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NII ARMAH 12 years ago

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OLD SOLDIER 12 years ago

When Kwaku Baako informed us about the atrocities of Kwasi Pratt during PNDC Regime, some of us did not believe until the truth was confirmed during the NRC. Kwasi Pratt is the most dangerous Journalist Ghana had ever have, h ...
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When Kwaku Baako informed us about the atrocities of Kwasi Pratt during PNDC Regime, some of us did not believe until the truth was confirmed during the NRC. Kwasi Pratt is the most dangerous Journalist Ghana had ever have, he had the gut to recommend his fellow journalists to be executed by PNDC. Pratt even recommended Baako to be killed by the regime, thank God Baako was instead touchered violently and severely but his life was spared. This is what Kwasi Prat can do. Now Pratt is a secret agent to NDC and US Embassy in Ghana. May God forgive Prat and spare him the untold evils that will come upon him and his generations. The souls of those journalist killed through Pratts recommendations to PNDC will never forgive Pratt. Now Patt has the gut to take Diplomatic Passport and smuggled his weak-headed children to work at the Ministries under Mills NDC, may God forgive Pratt and his dependance and spare them of the evils ahead of them...
Accra Man 12 years ago

Kufuor built the Jubilee House. Mahama can plant some trees there.

Kufuor built the Jubilee House. Mahama can plant some trees there.
???????? 12 years ago

EMPTY HEADED FOOL

EMPTY HEADED FOOL
PRINCE KWASI ADADE 12 years ago

PEOPLE USED TO DREAD THE NAME OSU CASTLE, MANY GHANAIANS WERE TORTURED THERE BY THE AFRC, P/NDC REVOLUTIONARY DOGS. IT WAS THE PLACE WHERE OUR PRESIDENT, ATTA MILLS MET HIS DEATH, WHICH IS STILL SHROUDED IN MYTH. SOME SUGGEST ...
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PEOPLE USED TO DREAD THE NAME OSU CASTLE, MANY GHANAIANS WERE TORTURED THERE BY THE AFRC, P/NDC REVOLUTIONARY DOGS. IT WAS THE PLACE WHERE OUR PRESIDENT, ATTA MILLS MET HIS DEATH, WHICH IS STILL SHROUDED IN MYTH. SOME SUGGEST MURDER. IT IS GOOD MAHAMA IS MOVING TO THE FLAG STAFF HOUSE BUILT BY THE MAN WHO TRANSFORMED GHANA INTO A MIDDLE INCOME ECONOMY, J A KUFFOUR OF NPP. WE WILL ALL VISIT THE CASTLE WHEN IT BECOMES TOURIST DESTINATION.
OFF CASE 12 years ago

JJ was noted to have been climbing trees at the castle when he was President we do not want our presidents to be climbing trees at the Flagstaff house that is why less trees were planted there.

JJ was noted to have been climbing trees at the castle when he was President we do not want our presidents to be climbing trees at the Flagstaff house that is why less trees were planted there.
NEMESIS, UK 12 years ago

Nigeria traders cry foul
Business News of Monday, 11 February 2013
Source: Daily Guide

The Nigeria Union of Traders Association Ghana (NUTAG) is unhappy with the closure of the shops of some of its members by officials o ...
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Nigeria traders cry foul
Business News of Monday, 11 February 2013
Source: Daily Guide

The Nigeria Union of Traders Association Ghana (NUTAG) is unhappy with the closure of the shops of some of its members by officials of the Ministry of Trade and Industry.

Over 40 shops belonging to Nigerian traders in the Okaishie Market area in the Central Business District of Accra were closed down on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 and traders were ordered to vacate the place without an alternative.

A notice signed by K.N. Atuahene, which was pasted on the shops titled, “NON GHANAIANS ENGAGED IN TRADING IN MARKET PLACES read, “It has come to the notice of the taskforce that you are engaged in trading activities in the market place. Your activities contravene section 18 of GPIC Law 1194 (Act 478).

Please take notice that your continuous operations from the market will no more be countenanced and that your shop has been permanently closed from today.

In case you have any difficulties related to the actions of the task force please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned at the Ministry of Trade and Industry.”

However, the aggrieved persons claimed they were mistreated at the Ministry when they approached the officials for dialogue.

Some of the affected persons, who spoke with CITY & BUSINESS GUIDE, said they were being maltreated contrary to the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) trade laws.

Meanwhile, Chinese and Lebanese have been allowed to trade openly even though they are not part of ECOWAS.

Deacon John Igwe Ukala, the president of the group, equated the treatment being meted out to them to the reintroduction of the Aliens Compliance Law under the Busia regime.

He insisted that once Ghana is a signatory to the ECOWAS treaty, it is obliged to treat persons from the ECOWAS region like Ghanaians since its citizens also receive same treatment abroad.

He called on both the Nigerian and Ghanaian governments to prevail upon the Trade Ministry to rescind its decision.

Deacon Ukala said they may have to go to the ECOWAS court to seek redress if the situation does not improve.

Deacon Ukala said even though he had lived in Ghana since 1971, it has been difficult for him to naturalize, adding that the processes are cumbersome.

Damiaw Uduba said he paid over GH¢25,000 as goodwill for his shop for a 10-year period and operated his bicycle spare parts business for only two years.

The closure of his shop, he noted, had negatively affected him, stressing that he failed to raise the needed amount of money to pay his children’s school fees.

Ghanaians were not even trading in the bicycle parts then but they even trained some Ghanaians, who are now plying the same trade. Asking them to leave now to make indigenes take over is definitely cruel and unfair, he indicated.

He said should they move to a new location, the authorities would ask them to vacate the place.

He therefore advised the ministry to create an ECOWAS market to solve the issue.

If the Trade Ministry insists on the action, we would have no option than to relay the information to our relations back home to replicate the action against Ghanaians in Nigeria, Uduba said.

Prince Ugochukwu Uzokwu, who also has lived in Ghana since 1997, said the ECOWAS mediation proved unsuccessful.

He entreated ECOWAS to take up the matter which he said was assuming a rather serious dimension.

All the aggrieved persons backed their claims with their business registration documents, resident’s permit and other information, which indicate that they are honouring their tax obligations.

Irene Nnadi, a widow, recalled how she struggled to take care of her children.

She said her husband, who lived in Ghana for over 15 years and died last September, started the shop but she took over the business after his death.

Mrs. Nnadi explained that the closure of the shop had adversely affected her.

The Nigeria High Commission is yet to make an official statement on the matter.
Jane 12 years ago

YOU KILLED TOO MANY PEOPLE IN THE CASTLE THAT WHY MAHAMA DON'T WANT TO LIVE THERE, ABOA SO KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT, YOU THINK YOU ARE FREE, YOUR TIME WILL COME. THE PEOPLE YOU MURDERED THERE, THE PREGNATE WOMEN, THEIR BLOOD WILL ...
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YOU KILLED TOO MANY PEOPLE IN THE CASTLE THAT WHY MAHAMA DON'T WANT TO LIVE THERE, ABOA SO KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT, YOU THINK YOU ARE FREE, YOUR TIME WILL COME. THE PEOPLE YOU MURDERED THERE, THE PREGNATE WOMEN, THEIR BLOOD WILL HANT YOU AND YOUR CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN, FOR THE TENTH GENRATION. KWASEIA
Nana 12 years ago

Idiotic Rawlings should fuck off. Who cares what this stupid son of a whore murderer cares. He should go and fuck himself.

Idiotic Rawlings should fuck off. Who cares what this stupid son of a whore murderer cares. He should go and fuck himself.
KOLA, INSIDE LONDON. 12 years ago

Know how to respect the Emperor ok Sarpong and stop your indulgence in this one-way Daily English.

Know how to respect the Emperor ok Sarpong and stop your indulgence in this one-way Daily English.

VAQ 12 years ago

YEA DUDE! YOU WRITE LIKE A COUNTRY NIGGER.

YEA DUDE! YOU WRITE LIKE A COUNTRY NIGGER.
NDC Homosexuality & Lesbian is our pr 12 years ago

NDC fools silenced him but now he has a big mouth to talk again. Foolish man.

NDC fools silenced him but now he has a big mouth to talk again. Foolish man.
Pappoe 12 years ago

Is Rawlings losing his mind? This building has been in possession of his stupid ndc party for almost five years, why did they not plant trees four years ago?

Was the idiot looking for a tree to climb on after smoking weed?

Is Rawlings losing his mind? This building has been in possession of his stupid ndc party for almost five years, why did they not plant trees four years ago?

Was the idiot looking for a tree to climb on after smoking weed?
BONSO 12 years ago

THANK YOU VERY MUCH...WHY DID HE NOT PLANT ASINGLE TREE HIMSELF, THIS TALKATIVE SWINE IN THE EARLY PHASE OF HIS PARKINSON DISEASE...HE HAS TO SAY SOMETHING BAD AGAINST NPP BUT OUR LEADERS MOVE ON LIKE KINDRED SPIRITS TO IMPRO ...
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THANK YOU VERY MUCH...WHY DID HE NOT PLANT ASINGLE TREE HIMSELF, THIS TALKATIVE SWINE IN THE EARLY PHASE OF HIS PARKINSON DISEASE...HE HAS TO SAY SOMETHING BAD AGAINST NPP BUT OUR LEADERS MOVE ON LIKE KINDRED SPIRITS TO IMPROVE HUMANITY...IF ALL THE WORDS SPOKEN BY THIS EMPTY JJ BARREL WERE COUNTED THERE WILL BE NO BOOK TO FILL IN..WHAT A CLOWN
things falling in line 12 years ago

RAWLINGS HAS MOVE TO A STATEMAN AND PLEASE LETS ALL BE GLAD AND THANK GOD FOR HIS GRACE.

RAWLINGS HAS MOVE TO A STATEMAN AND PLEASE LETS ALL BE GLAD AND THANK GOD FOR HIS GRACE.
KOFORIDUA Flowers (fr) 12 years ago

PAPA 'J' BE APPOINTED OVERSEER IN CHARGE OF 'TREE PLANTING' PROJECT AT THE GOLDEN JUBILEE HOUSE.HE MAY BENEFIT FROM WELL COLOSAL SUM OF MONEY FROM THE CARETAKER OF THE HOUSE.ANTE aMA bENYIWA dOE,aLLOTEY jACOBS AND kOKU aNYIDO ...
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PAPA 'J' BE APPOINTED OVERSEER IN CHARGE OF 'TREE PLANTING' PROJECT AT THE GOLDEN JUBILEE HOUSE.HE MAY BENEFIT FROM WELL COLOSAL SUM OF MONEY FROM THE CARETAKER OF THE HOUSE.ANTE aMA bENYIWA dOE,aLLOTEY jACOBS AND kOKU aNYIDOHO AS SUPERVISORS
NANA YAW NORGAH 12 years ago

ON THIS PLANET. AS YOU POINT A FINGER ON SOMSONE, THE OTHER FOUR POINT AT YOU. YOU HAVE NEVER WRITTEN ANYTHING SENSIBLE ON THIS PLATFORM. WHEN WILL YOU ADD MATURITY TO YOUR WRITNGS? DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STILL AT YOUR NYMPHAL ...
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ON THIS PLANET. AS YOU POINT A FINGER ON SOMSONE, THE OTHER FOUR POINT AT YOU. YOU HAVE NEVER WRITTEN ANYTHING SENSIBLE ON THIS PLATFORM. WHEN WILL YOU ADD MATURITY TO YOUR WRITNGS? DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STILL AT YOUR NYMPHAL STAGE? STOP THIS CHILDISH BEHAVIOUR AND GROW UP.
GHANA AS IT STANDS TODAY NEEDS DEVELOPMENTAL OPINIONS THAT WILL PUSH IT FORWARD, NOT IMMATERIAL AND CHILDISH TALKS LIKE YOU HAVE BEEN POSTING ON THIS PLATFORM. IF YOU BELONG TO THE GUTTER, YOU CAN JOIN THE PIGS IN THE KOLE GONOR GUTTERS, THERE YOU CAN FOOL TO YOUR MAX OK? NONSENSE. IF YOU WANT TO REMAIN HERE , THEN WISE UP, BECAUSE EVEN SOME OF THE PIGS HAVE NOWLISED HOW GOOD IT IS TO BE CLEAN.
Kofi 12 years ago

Has Rawlings started smoking the thing again?

Has Rawlings started smoking the thing again?
BRUTUS de ROMA 12 years ago

THE FACT IS THAT THE WHOLE PACE IS JUST TO BARE AND DOES NOT MAKE ANY SERENE ATMOSPHERE. TREES ARE LIFE AND ADD SOOTHING EFFECTS ON OUR ENVIRONMENT. I WONDER WHY ALL THE SHOUTS OF BEAUTIFICATION OF THE CITY FORGOT ABOUT THE P ...
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THE FACT IS THAT THE WHOLE PACE IS JUST TO BARE AND DOES NOT MAKE ANY SERENE ATMOSPHERE. TREES ARE LIFE AND ADD SOOTHING EFFECTS ON OUR ENVIRONMENT. I WONDER WHY ALL THE SHOUTS OF BEAUTIFICATION OF THE CITY FORGOT ABOUT THE PRESIDENTIAL PALACE. WE MUST LEARN TO ACCEPT THE TRUTH. JJ RAWLINGS OBSERVATION IS RIGHT ON TARGET. WE TREES AND OTHER SOOTHING PARKS AND GARDENS ENVIRONMENT WITHIN THE PREMISES OF THE PRESIDENTIAL PALACE. IT IS NOT ABOUT INSULTING SOMEONE WHO MAKES A VALUABLE OBSERVATION AND MAKES RECOMMENDATIONS. MAKE CORRECTIONS WHEN SOMEONE TAKES THE TROUBLE TO POINT OUT YOUR SHORTCOMINGS OR MISTAKES. (From BRUTUS de ROMA)
7B 12 years ago

you are malice, so called rawlings, what u did before u left office, everybody knows yours is to commit murder, trash crews ndc

you are malice, so called rawlings, what u did before u left office, everybody knows yours is to commit murder, trash crews ndc

PRINCE KWASI ADADE 12 years ago

AUTHOR: TONY

P/NDCs HAVE LIED FROM AFRC TIME TO PRESENT DAY NDC GOVERNMENT. GHANA HAS WASTED OVER 30 YEARS OF J.J. RAWLINGS REIGN OF TERROR. NPP RULED FOR JUST 8 YEARS WITH DECENCY, HONESTY, FREEDOM OF SPEECH, RULE OF LAW ...
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AUTHOR: TONY

P/NDCs HAVE LIED FROM AFRC TIME TO PRESENT DAY NDC GOVERNMENT. GHANA HAS WASTED OVER 30 YEARS OF J.J. RAWLINGS REIGN OF TERROR. NPP RULED FOR JUST 8 YEARS WITH DECENCY, HONESTY, FREEDOM OF SPEECH, RULE OF LAW,RESPECT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS, TREATED EVERY TRIBE IN GHANA FAIRLY, NO NEPOTISM, INTRODUCTION OF NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE, FREE SCHOOL MEALS, GAINED A GOOD RESPECT INTERNATIONALLY, IMPROVED GHANA CURRENCY INTERNATIONALLY, PUT CONFIDENCE IN THE HEARTS OF ALL GHANAIANS,IMPROVED BUSINESSES,IMPROVED AGRICULTURE AND TRANSPORT ETC. GHANA WILL SUFFER UNDER P/NDC RULE. YOU WILL ENJOY UNDER P/NDC RULE ONLY IF YOU ARE MEMBER OF P/NDC OR IF YOU COME FROM THE NORTH. THANKS TO J.J.RAWLINGS, HE BROUGHT THIS HORRIBLE P/NDC REGIME TO GHANA AND HE WILL PAY FOR THIS IN THE EYES OF THE GOD IN THE END.
oyiwa 12 years ago

He needs tree to climb it when he finish smoke the "thing"

He needs tree to climb it when he finish smoke the "thing"
hanson 12 years ago

Is it too late rawlings. Why always accusing people?

Is it too late rawlings. Why always accusing people?
O.D 12 years ago

When i saw this so called Flagstaff house,i asked myself what is these?Is it a shrine from Burma or China.Someone tolled me it is a Presidential Palace.And i said no,it lookes too artificial.We need trees to bring more shade ...
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When i saw this so called Flagstaff house,i asked myself what is these?Is it a shrine from Burma or China.Someone tolled me it is a Presidential Palace.And i said no,it lookes too artificial.We need trees to bring more shade in the area.So I think what Rawlings said was right.
ONIPANUA TORONTO 12 years ago

I CAN'T UNDERSTAND WHY OUR LEADERS ARE SO LITTLE MINDED.THE ONLY ROAD FROM ABURI ALL THE WAY TO ACCRA CENTRAL AND YOU HAVE LOCATED THIS CHINESE SHRINE CALLED PRESIDENTIAL PALACE EH ? ARE YOU NOT GOING TO CAUSE EVEN MORE TRAFF ...
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I CAN'T UNDERSTAND WHY OUR LEADERS ARE SO LITTLE MINDED.THE ONLY ROAD FROM ABURI ALL THE WAY TO ACCRA CENTRAL AND YOU HAVE LOCATED THIS CHINESE SHRINE CALLED PRESIDENTIAL PALACE EH ? ARE YOU NOT GOING TO CAUSE EVEN MORE TRAFFIC WITH ALL THESE USELESS MOTORCADES ? AT LEAST THINK A LITTLE BIT BEFORE YOU DO SOMETHING !!!OUR LEADERS ARE SO SHALLOW MINDED AND ALL THESE PEOPLE WERE EDUCATED WITH OUR HARD CURRENCY ABROAD !!
Sam 12 years ago

Does he think he is God? Ghana is in the predicament we fine ourselves in because of his coup, and the over 20years that he held the nation in a standstill! I am sick of his Bullshit!

Does he think he is God? Ghana is in the predicament we fine ourselves in because of his coup, and the over 20years that he held the nation in a standstill! I am sick of his Bullshit!
jones 12 years ago

rawlings is crazy again ,you came as an angeland later kill people and stole money from people of Ghana

rawlings is crazy again ,you came as an angeland later kill people and stole money from people of Ghana
Tokyo !! 12 years ago

Ghana is. Dying. No lights. No water. Economy on its knees. Accidents everywhere. Fires everywhere. Corruption at its peak. A total failed state it's turning out to be. And all we thinking about is where the thieving presiden ...
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Ghana is. Dying. No lights. No water. Economy on its knees. Accidents everywhere. Fires everywhere. Corruption at its peak. A total failed state it's turning out to be. And all we thinking about is where the thieving presidents and his bandwagon of armed robbers will leave. Really I always and will always say. Ghanains. Are stupid. Very stupid. Definitely. Eno dey be ke ke !!
agbesi michael 12 years ago

will this man shut up''''what is he up to.we better allocate some psychs for him b4 it becomes too late.

will this man shut up''''what is he up to.we better allocate some psychs for him b4 it becomes too late.
ASANTE holland 12 years ago

In deed HE is IDIOT. For how long under HIS RULE in the CASTLE?THE ROOF of THE TREE HE planted are DRIVING the NDC out of THE CASTLE.

In deed HE is IDIOT. For how long under HIS RULE in the CASTLE?THE ROOF of THE TREE HE planted are DRIVING the NDC out of THE CASTLE.

ATAKORA BEDIAKO 12 years ago

THIS IS NOT NPP/NDC MATTER. IS IT SIMPLY THE TECHNOCRATS OR THE DESIGNERS WHO DID NOT ADD TREES. IF THEY DID,THEN IT HAS BEEN SHELVED FOR SOME REASON OR OTHER.IF OUR LEADERS BEHAVE THIS WAY, WITH SUCH UNFORTUNATE UTTERANCES T ...
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THIS IS NOT NPP/NDC MATTER. IS IT SIMPLY THE TECHNOCRATS OR THE DESIGNERS WHO DID NOT ADD TREES. IF THEY DID,THEN IT HAS BEEN SHELVED FOR SOME REASON OR OTHER.IF OUR LEADERS BEHAVE THIS WAY, WITH SUCH UNFORTUNATE UTTERANCES THEN WHAT ABOUT WE THE COMMON PEOPLE.IS RAWLINGS TRYING HARD TO GRADUALLY WARM UP TO THE GOVERNMENT?
OKATA 12 years ago

MR JJ don't start what you did to killed maagya Atta.

MR JJ don't start what you did to killed maagya Atta.
CASTLE BOY 12 years ago

RAWLINGS SNUB DOE ADJAHO AT A FUNIRAL GROUND IN DENU WHEN THE SPEAKER WANTED TO SHAKE HAND WITH HIM AT THE FUNIRAL OF THE LATE AGBENAZAH.RAWLIGS SHAKE HAND WITH OTHER NDC MEMBERS BUT WHEN IT WAS THE SPEAKER'S TURN HE TURN AWA ...
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RAWLINGS SNUB DOE ADJAHO AT A FUNIRAL GROUND IN DENU WHEN THE SPEAKER WANTED TO SHAKE HAND WITH HIM AT THE FUNIRAL OF THE LATE AGBENAZAH.RAWLIGS SHAKE HAND WITH OTHER NDC MEMBERS BUT WHEN IT WAS THE SPEAKER'S TURN HE TURN AWAY FROM HIM.
KOF 12 years ago

It is unfortunate that Ghana does not have any one to invite to events other than JJ Rawlings who has lost it mentally.

Is it because of the color of his skin that he is always invited to these events, or these events are ...
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It is unfortunate that Ghana does not have any one to invite to events other than JJ Rawlings who has lost it mentally.

Is it because of the color of his skin that he is always invited to these events, or these events are not important enough to invite clear minded people? Go figure
Hawa 12 years ago

Trees are good, and I have a lot in and around my house. In the case of Jerry Rawlings, he only wants a hiding place for the next coup. The place is too open for him.

Trees are good, and I have a lot in and around my house. In the case of Jerry Rawlings, he only wants a hiding place for the next coup. The place is too open for him.
Nii Ankrah 12 years ago

Shame unto you.You couldn't build that in twenty-one years.Visionless man,you turned Ghana into a village.See how Kuffour beautified Accra in eight years

Shame unto you.You couldn't build that in twenty-one years.Visionless man,you turned Ghana into a village.See how Kuffour beautified Accra in eight years
nana 12 years ago

they cld have use 4 neglected yrs to plant trees,so,JJ,know where to direct yr attacks

they cld have use 4 neglected yrs to plant trees,so,JJ,know where to direct yr attacks
AZU NARH 12 years ago

YOU STUPID THIEF WHAT DID YOU DO FOR GHANA FOR THE 20 SOMETHIG YRS.YOU DETATED TO GHANA.
FUCKING FOOL ONLY MUDERED THE THE JUDGES.

YOU STUPID THIEF WHAT DID YOU DO FOR GHANA FOR THE 20 SOMETHIG YRS.YOU DETATED TO GHANA.
FUCKING FOOL ONLY MUDERED THE THE JUDGES.
Kobi 12 years ago

Who ordered the cutting of the trees around 37 military hospital during Rawlings' military rule?

Who ordered the cutting of the trees around 37 military hospital during Rawlings' military rule?
Ackah Bangolame 12 years ago

...And this man Rawlings had 19 years at the helm and what did he build to push forward the frontiers of governance? Please shut up! Your Mahama courting will come to naught if you keep talking and talking. Sometimes the more ...
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...And this man Rawlings had 19 years at the helm and what did he build to push forward the frontiers of governance? Please shut up! Your Mahama courting will come to naught if you keep talking and talking. Sometimes the more you talk, the less coherent you become Mr Rawlings.
Dumega Prosper Jnr. 12 years ago

Go read about man- environment and its advantages. When the Osagyefo lived there, didn't you see trees.
Dirty envy is too much on the cheap side of Ghana. Even environmentalists and beautification experts could not come out ...
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Go read about man- environment and its advantages. When the Osagyefo lived there, didn't you see trees.
Dirty envy is too much on the cheap side of Ghana. Even environmentalists and beautification experts could not come out with the golden Idea from JJ's mouth. A Palace close to the road without trees will also be exposed to pollution over the years!!
JJ you are our man!!
John 12 years ago

how many trees did he plant during his 19 useless years?

how many trees did he plant during his 19 useless years?
S Ahy 12 years ago

Elephant is tree destroyer p J dont wory ok.

Elephant is tree destroyer p J dont wory ok.
asonaba kofi 12 years ago

this guy always speaks sense.he seems to be in tune with the majority of the people all the time.long live jj.

this guy always speaks sense.he seems to be in tune with the majority of the people all the time.long live jj.
DENNIS AVOY, Italy 12 years ago

THAT VIOLENT & MONEY CONSCIOUS PARTY CALLED NPP FELL THE TREES AND SOLD TO FIREWOOD SELLERS FOR MONEY.

THAT VIOLENT & MONEY CONSCIOUS PARTY CALLED NPP FELL THE TREES AND SOLD TO FIREWOOD SELLERS FOR MONEY.
BONSO 12 years ago

WE KNOW NDC ARE CHIEF PROPAGANDISTS BUT BOOK TELLS NO LIE THAT NDC SOLD MOST OF THE COUNTRY'S TIMBER IN THEIR TIME...IT WAS HORRENDOUS HOW THEY DECIMATED THE FOREST AND SOON ALL THESE FACTS WILL COME OUT...AS FOR RAWLINGS HE ...
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WE KNOW NDC ARE CHIEF PROPAGANDISTS BUT BOOK TELLS NO LIE THAT NDC SOLD MOST OF THE COUNTRY'S TIMBER IN THEIR TIME...IT WAS HORRENDOUS HOW THEY DECIMATED THE FOREST AND SOON ALL THESE FACTS WILL COME OUT...AS FOR RAWLINGS HE IS SO TYPICAL PROPAGANDIST LIKE ALL NDC TWATS
Mankind 12 years ago

You are a not honest , hypocrite ,shut up now . you have now cash from Mahama so you are not talking anymore , we are not fool are you think ok?

You are a not honest , hypocrite ,shut up now . you have now cash from Mahama so you are not talking anymore , we are not fool are you think ok?
Pretty 12 years ago

I AGREE WITH EX PRESIDENT RAWLINGS. FOR THOSE OF US WHO HAVE HAD THE PREVELLEGE OF SEEING THE WHITE HOUSE IN USA AND BURKINGHAM PALACE IN UK, WE SEE THAT THEY HAVE BEAUTIFUL TREES ALL OVER.

I AGREE WITH EX PRESIDENT RAWLINGS. FOR THOSE OF US WHO HAVE HAD THE PREVELLEGE OF SEEING THE WHITE HOUSE IN USA AND BURKINGHAM PALACE IN UK, WE SEE THAT THEY HAVE BEAUTIFUL TREES ALL OVER.
Abigail Accra 12 years ago

Shut up JJ. Mahama will not invite you for a drink.

Shut up JJ. Mahama will not invite you for a drink.
Dumega Prosper Jnr. 12 years ago

Do you have a short memory, Abigail??
JJ sent His excellency to Russia to study. He also made him to work in the Japanese Embassy.

He made His Excellency, president JD Mahama his deputy Communication and substantive Commu ...
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Do you have a short memory, Abigail??
JJ sent His excellency to Russia to study. He also made him to work in the Japanese Embassy.

He made His Excellency, president JD Mahama his deputy Communication and substantive Communication Minister. So do you see where you have fallen with your skin- pain shallow judgement??
JJ is Ghana's saviour who salvaged Nkrumah's Ghana after decades of decay and kalabuleisms!!! Come again.
How did the North get their electricity?? It was JJ who single handedly took such a proactive decision to supply the north with electricity, even there were studies prior to his efforts that the north as a whole could not be hooked on the national Grid!! JJ stands all test of the time. He is still tall and as important as ever!!! History has given him a comfortable place already and being the longest surviving Head of Stae cannot be wished away!!
DONDO 12 years ago

This is the best of JJ in gardening. Trees planting. How many tress are there in his house? Zoro. If you dont have anything to say dont say it.

This is the best of JJ in gardening. Trees planting. How many tress are there in his house? Zoro. If you dont have anything to say dont say it.
CAB 12 years ago

WHY ARREST PEOPLE FOR STEALING AFARI GYAN'S FISH? WHAT HAS BEEN DONE TO THAT MAN FOR STEALING OUR VOTES???

WHY ARREST PEOPLE FOR STEALING AFARI GYAN'S FISH? WHAT HAS BEEN DONE TO THAT MAN FOR STEALING OUR VOTES???
ST. SIMON 12 years ago

ITS NEVER TOO LATE TO PLANT TREES THERE. READING POLITICS INTO EVERYTHING IS NAUSEATING. DOESN'T PREZ RAWLINGS KNOW IT WAS THE NPP THAT INITIATED TREE PLANTING IN BOTH THE CITIES, TOWNS AND ALONG SOME MAJOR ROADS?

ITS NEVER TOO LATE TO PLANT TREES THERE. READING POLITICS INTO EVERYTHING IS NAUSEATING. DOESN'T PREZ RAWLINGS KNOW IT WAS THE NPP THAT INITIATED TREE PLANTING IN BOTH THE CITIES, TOWNS AND ALONG SOME MAJOR ROADS?
OBIBINI 12 years ago

A very wise suggestion.Trees apart from beautifying an environment can prevent erosions and protect buildings and structures from destruction by the wind.

A very wise suggestion.Trees apart from beautifying an environment can prevent erosions and protect buildings and structures from destruction by the wind.
Akos Connecticut 12 years ago

JJ has always been a green person and always promotes that,,,see by example his house at ridge.
If u are not aware the streets from THE Ridge hospital to Asylum were lined in the middle with life long trees,,,, on the const ...
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JJ has always been a green person and always promotes that,,,see by example his house at ridge.
If u are not aware the streets from THE Ridge hospital to Asylum were lined in the middle with life long trees,,,, on the construction of the double road, trees in the middle of the Asylum were all cut down, when JJ realised this he intervened for a re-design to keep the trees in the middle, that is howcome from the Cathedral down we still have those trees there. Histoey must be told..that cathedral street that lines down to Adabraka should be named after this green man.
Kwabena Gyamfi 12 years ago

Did JJ plant those trees?

Did JJ plant those trees?
Hakdark 12 years ago

I don't think Rawlings did not lambasted NPP but advised they should have planted more trees.

Reporters should help to bring peace in the country. This is the only place we all have to live.

I don't think Rawlings did not lambasted NPP but advised they should have planted more trees.

Reporters should help to bring peace in the country. This is the only place we all have to live.
BONSO 12 years ago

WHY DID YOU SIT IN THE COLONIAL RELIC FOR 20 YEARS AND NOT PLANTED A SINGLE TREE, LET ALONE BUILD A HOUSE FOR YOUR LAZY GOVERNMENT, MR TALKATIVE?

IF WORDS BUILD A NATION GHANA WILL BE LIKE SINGAPORE FOR ALL THE GLIB WORDS ...
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WHY DID YOU SIT IN THE COLONIAL RELIC FOR 20 YEARS AND NOT PLANTED A SINGLE TREE, LET ALONE BUILD A HOUSE FOR YOUR LAZY GOVERNMENT, MR TALKATIVE?

IF WORDS BUILD A NATION GHANA WILL BE LIKE SINGAPORE FOR ALL THE GLIB WORDS SPOKEN BY THIS EMPTY JJ BARREL THAT MAKES MOST NOISE...
Akyemaa. 12 years ago

ADD YOUR BRAINS TOGETHER AND THINK OSITIVELY ABOUT GHANA.

ADD YOUR BRAINS TOGETHER AND THINK OSITIVELY ABOUT GHANA.
GOODMAN 12 years ago

MR, MURDERER, WHAT DID YOU DO DURING YOUR TIME? ARE YOU NOT ASHAMED FOR SENDING THIS NATION BACKWARDS DURING YOUR TIME? JUST GIVE US A BREAK, YOU GOOD FOR NOTHING BARKING DOG AS DESCRIBED BY ASIEDU NKETIA

MR, MURDERER, WHAT DID YOU DO DURING YOUR TIME? ARE YOU NOT ASHAMED FOR SENDING THIS NATION BACKWARDS DURING YOUR TIME? JUST GIVE US A BREAK, YOU GOOD FOR NOTHING BARKING DOG AS DESCRIBED BY ASIEDU NKETIA
Listener 12 years ago

What a demonstrated style of leadership

What a demonstrated style of leadership
Alex 12 years ago

This is unwise contribution. For the past 4 years what was the NDC doing with the Jubilee House?

This is unwise contribution. For the past 4 years what was the NDC doing with the Jubilee House?
BIG JAY 12 years ago

Fool. Was it prudent for you to mastermind the death of the 3 High Cout Judges and the retired Army officer? Was it prudent to kill the former military Heads of state in the name of a bogus revolution? Your time will come!

Fool. Was it prudent for you to mastermind the death of the 3 High Cout Judges and the retired Army officer? Was it prudent to kill the former military Heads of state in the name of a bogus revolution? Your time will come!
Dzifa 12 years ago

Don't waste our time. Fool!

Don't waste our time. Fool!
Whatever 12 years ago

When it comes to the trees in Accra, I am with Rawlings to the end. The way and manner we've cut down the trees in Accra and are replacing it with stupid condominiums makes my heart bleed. What is going to trap the carbon dio ...
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When it comes to the trees in Accra, I am with Rawlings to the end. The way and manner we've cut down the trees in Accra and are replacing it with stupid condominiums makes my heart bleed. What is going to trap the carbon dioxide for us to have healthy oxygen to breath? the high rise condos or what?
K. Asumadu-Sakyi (London) 12 years ago

Dear Rawlings,

Many thanks for your input of the Tree planting exercise at the presidents residence. I understand you are the founder of NDC but as a stateman and one of few living Ex - Ghanaian presidents, I would've love ...
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Dear Rawlings,

Many thanks for your input of the Tree planting exercise at the presidents residence. I understand you are the founder of NDC but as a stateman and one of few living Ex - Ghanaian presidents, I would've loved for you to propagate the planting of trees across the whole of Ghana especially the Northern parts because the heat is getting unbearable and the nations is swimming in an air of dust. Politicising this issue must be left for the young politicians please. Please use your status to help create the cool environment that we had not long ago and you will be remembered for that.
OYC 12 years ago

20 years in the castle you could not even put a proper fence there.. you came and destroy mokola and build.. You talking about trees, even in your Ridge house which was built by someone, you could not even maintain the trees ...
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20 years in the castle you could not even put a proper fence there.. you came and destroy mokola and build.. You talking about trees, even in your Ridge house which was built by someone, you could not even maintain the trees there..so shut up and tell them to enjoy the so called poultry farm
Kwabena Gyamfi 12 years ago

The Golden Jubilee House was completed when Kufuor was about to leave office. Do you plant trees when you still have machinery on site? JJ's charge that NPP did not plant trees around the Jubilee House is nothing but rubbish. ...
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The Golden Jubilee House was completed when Kufuor was about to leave office. Do you plant trees when you still have machinery on site? JJ's charge that NPP did not plant trees around the Jubilee House is nothing but rubbish. JJ should rather blame the NDC for not putting the facility to the use for which it was built. If NDC had used the facility and planted the trees around the facility it would have gone a long way to make the place green as JJ is bleating about. useless talk by a useless former president.
MARCUS AMPADU 12 years ago

Psychologically, Ghanaians tend to run away from trees. They associate trees and forests with bush, wild, kokoase, uncivilized, wild animals, unsafe, abayifuo, sasabonsam, underdevelopment, etc.

Instead of blame the NPP, j ...
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Psychologically, Ghanaians tend to run away from trees. They associate trees and forests with bush, wild, kokoase, uncivilized, wild animals, unsafe, abayifuo, sasabonsam, underdevelopment, etc.

Instead of blame the NPP, just take a look at the level of deforestation that has taken place at the Shai Hills, McCartey Hills, the Legon and Achimota Forests. We, especially Rawlings and his wife, should be ashamed for not doing something to save the trees at Achimota School . They know what I'm talking about. No where to hide on a gate.
EZEKIEL 12 years ago

IT IS NOT TOO LATE, RE-PLANTING can BEGIN!!

IT IS NOT TOO LATE, RE-PLANTING can BEGIN!!
adard zolikugli 12 years ago

They really have to plant more trees there to make the environment more habitable for the darling boi.

They really have to plant more trees there to make the environment more habitable for the darling boi.
adard zolikugli 12 years ago

The old man has said it all.

The old man has said it all.
EZEKIEL 12 years ago

Rawlings IS RIGHT! Let's also make our Enviroment Greener....and NOT CUTTING ALL THE trees for Firewood!!!

Rawlings IS RIGHT! Let's also make our Enviroment Greener....and NOT CUTTING ALL THE trees for Firewood!!!
Jibril 12 years ago

For 19 years, you stayed in the castle; you had not the tinniest idea to build a befitting place for our government. Now someone had the good sense to do it in 8 years of being in office, all you can do is criticize them for ...
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For 19 years, you stayed in the castle; you had not the tinniest idea to build a befitting place for our government. Now someone had the good sense to do it in 8 years of being in office, all you can do is criticize them for not planting trees? This is really nonsensical hypocrisy. All people deserving of some respect learn to give credit where it is due.
KOFORIDUA Flowers (fr) 12 years ago

ITS NOT TOO LATE PAPA 'J' SHOULD TAKE IT UP IMMEDIATELY IN CONSULTATION WITH SEIKWA aSIEDU nKETIA AND aMA bENYIWA dOE.

ITS NOT TOO LATE PAPA 'J' SHOULD TAKE IT UP IMMEDIATELY IN CONSULTATION WITH SEIKWA aSIEDU nKETIA AND aMA bENYIWA dOE.
Akoffo Addo 12 years ago

if prophets are saying JM will die,does it not raise concern what the npp planted there in the flagstaff to be spiritually fighting the NDC?

if prophets are saying JM will die,does it not raise concern what the npp planted there in the flagstaff to be spiritually fighting the NDC?
N.D.D. Yaw, London 12 years ago

Congratulations, President Mahama for relocating to the Flagstaff House. The Osu Castle has always been a symbol of slavery and colonization. It could best be used as a museum.

Congratulations, President Mahama for relocating to the Flagstaff House. The Osu Castle has always been a symbol of slavery and colonization. It could best be used as a museum.
Onyame Nipa (Man Of God) USA 12 years ago

FAILURE JJ

FAILURE JJ
Jane 12 years ago

LISTEN TO THE SICK MAN RAWLINGS, IF YOU HAVE ANYTHING TO SAY JUST SHUT UP, YOU HINK MAHAMA WILL GIVE YOU SOME OF THE MONEY HE IS CHOPING WITH ASIEDU NKETIA AND OTHER FOOLS. GOD WILL S.PUNISH YOU ALL, NDC KILLERS, IDIOTS, ROBB ...
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LISTEN TO THE SICK MAN RAWLINGS, IF YOU HAVE ANYTHING TO SAY JUST SHUT UP, YOU HINK MAHAMA WILL GIVE YOU SOME OF THE MONEY HE IS CHOPING WITH ASIEDU NKETIA AND OTHER FOOLS. GOD WILL S.PUNISH YOU ALL, NDC KILLERS, IDIOTS, ROBBERS AND GREEDY BASTARD
Jane 12 years ago

HOW MANY TREE DID YOU PLANT FOR THE 19 YEARS? WILL THE TREES BRING PEACE TO GHANA? YOU AND YOUR WIFE STOLE OUR GOLD AND MONEY, AND NOW MAHAMA TOO IS ALSO STEALING OUR GOLD AND MONEY. GOD WILL PUNISH YOU ALL. I FEEL SICK WHEN ...
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HOW MANY TREE DID YOU PLANT FOR THE 19 YEARS? WILL THE TREES BRING PEACE TO GHANA? YOU AND YOUR WIFE STOLE OUR GOLD AND MONEY, AND NOW MAHAMA TOO IS ALSO STEALING OUR GOLD AND MONEY. GOD WILL PUNISH YOU ALL. I FEEL SICK WHEN YOU TALK, YOU WILL PAY FOR SINS SO AS OTHERS. TALK ABOUT SOMETHING BETTER AND NOT TREES. NPP BUILD THAT PLACE, WHAT DID YOU DO? NDC THIEVES.
oldtimo 12 years ago

Rawlings is a kid to understand when Nkrumah went green to name Kumasi the "Garden City". Soon as Nkrumah was overthrown all the trees were turned into chacoal for Manshia Palace. They invaded Accra too.

Rawlings is a kid to understand when Nkrumah went green to name Kumasi the "Garden City". Soon as Nkrumah was overthrown all the trees were turned into chacoal for Manshia Palace. They invaded Accra too.

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