Ghana's power crisis is self-imposed - energy expert

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Joe ballack England 12 years ago

If they stop chopping k3k3

If they stop chopping k3k3
GHANA 12 years ago

TALKING AS IF THE POWER CRISIS STARTED FROM TODAY: WHERE WERE YOU ALL THESE TIME?

TALKING AS IF THE POWER CRISIS STARTED FROM TODAY: WHERE WERE YOU ALL THESE TIME?
MEN 12 years ago

REALLY HOW OLD IS HE, AFTER CHOPPING YOUR SHARE NOW YOU ARE LICKING THE SSCRETS

REALLY HOW OLD IS HE, AFTER CHOPPING YOUR SHARE NOW YOU ARE LICKING THE SSCRETS
JATO 12 years ago

We lived in abandances yet poor,out of Ghana's 56years as a Nation,J.J.Rawlings's AFRC and P/NDC the longest Gov't.(over 33years in power) in Ghana's history is SITLL BLAMING PROMISING AND BLAMING Others for the Nation's Prob ...
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We lived in abandances yet poor,out of Ghana's 56years as a Nation,J.J.Rawlings's AFRC and P/NDC the longest Gov't.(over 33years in power) in Ghana's history is SITLL BLAMING PROMISING AND BLAMING Others for the Nation's Problems.Incompetent and Visionless NDC Political Party can never develop Ghana with Propaganda and Lies.STOP THE HATE,ENVY,JEALOUS AND VOTE FOR THE RIGHT PARTY TO IMPROVE YOUR LIVING AND DEVELOP THE NATION.
OLIVER TWIST (GHANA'S ROTWEILLER) 12 years ago

FORUMERS WILL RECALLED THE INCIDENT BETWEEN THE REAL HONOURABLE OLIVER TWIST(GHANA'S ROTWEILLER) OF NDC AND THE OTHER SELF STYLE OLIVER TWIST, AKA OSCAR ARMAH, A FORMER CONVICT AND AN NPP STOOGE - WELL I AM HERE TO TELL YOU T ...
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FORUMERS WILL RECALLED THE INCIDENT BETWEEN THE REAL HONOURABLE OLIVER TWIST(GHANA'S ROTWEILLER) OF NDC AND THE OTHER SELF STYLE OLIVER TWIST, AKA OSCAR ARMAH, A FORMER CONVICT AND AN NPP STOOGE - WELL I AM HERE TO TELL YOU THAT THE FAKE OLIVER TWIST WENT TO JAIL FOR A YEAR, HENCE THE REASON NO ONE HAS HEARD FROM HIM..
KOLA, INSIDE LONDON 12 years ago

As for this, the inefficiecncy of John Mahama has led to all these hardships on Ghanaians.

As for this, the inefficiecncy of John Mahama has led to all these hardships on Ghanaians.
Kwaku 12 years ago

You are a fool so it was Mahama who left the Mini-hydro electric plants to rot at Tema port idiot. You are not a sensible person at all.

You are a fool so it was Mahama who left the Mini-hydro electric plants to rot at Tema port idiot. You are not a sensible person at all.
Asoreba 12 years ago

We are our own enemies. What is wrong with making changes even if he had not come up with good ideas in the past? We allow the politicians to take us for a ride. Let's look at the ideas he has put forward and examine for w ...
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We are our own enemies. What is wrong with making changes even if he had not come up with good ideas in the past? We allow the politicians to take us for a ride. Let's look at the ideas he has put forward and examine for what could benefit us. We cannot continue to live like this. Change has to begin from somewhere and has to start NOW!!!!
MENSAH 12 years ago

We are our own enemies.THAT SUMS UP THE WHOLE THING.It's never too late to change,and change is necessary in every success equation.If the man could not suggest this idea he is putting forward now,that does not mean it would ...
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We are our own enemies.THAT SUMS UP THE WHOLE THING.It's never too late to change,and change is necessary in every success equation.If the man could not suggest this idea he is putting forward now,that does not mean it would not be beneficial to Ghana,should we consider,study,refine and confine what would be beneficial to us out of it.THE MAN IS VERY,VERY WISE AND BRINGING AN IDEA THAT COULD SOLVE THE CURRENT AND PAST PROBLEMS.Therefore,in my judgement,we should consider and find a way to study and impliment it.At least,it would worth a try if we make our mind to address the problems that has since time immemorial bewitched us.The "Energy Crusader" has just said:POVERTY IN GHANA IS SELF-IMPOSSED.HE IS ALTIMATELY RIGHT.We have to come out of our comfort zones to tackle the problems at stake if we are planning to make any impact and change our circumstances.We do not have to rather sit on the fence complaining about things that do not solve any problem for us.We have to know that EVERY PROBLEM IS ENDOWED WITH LOT OF OPPORTUNITIES,AND OPORTUNITY COMES WITH CHICES.We have a choice here,either to follow his ideas or leave to rot so we remain in our vomit.GHANA HAS TO USE HER BRAIN,PERIOD.
MAY GOD BLESS GHANA AND AFRICA.
KWAME 12 years ago

ASK HIM FOR ME

ASK HIM FOR ME

Ato 12 years ago

There are many people in Ghana who try to contribute great things to make the country a better place but they are sidelined and not listened to because they dont belong to Party X or Y. I know this for a fact.

Now the que ...
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There are many people in Ghana who try to contribute great things to make the country a better place but they are sidelined and not listened to because they dont belong to Party X or Y. I know this for a fact.

Now the question I ask is that, where have all those termites who are asking where Engineer Woode was, been themselves, all this time. Any discerning or enlightened person in this country would know Engineer Woode and the many fantastic things he has come up with.

These days only the fake clowns such as Mahamas frontman who is pawning some cheap laptops and making some outlandish claims to establishing a $10 billion ICT village in a country where 70% of the population havent even got toilets and running water where they live, are given recognition for the scam that they are selling to the people of Ghana.
Afrakuma 12 years ago

Does it matter at this stage? We have a problem that needs solving and this fine gentleman is proposing solutions. Focus okay, and understand that our dear country is being sent backwards into the stone age unless our leaders ...
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Does it matter at this stage? We have a problem that needs solving and this fine gentleman is proposing solutions. Focus okay, and understand that our dear country is being sent backwards into the stone age unless our leaders keep abreast with the rest of the world!. Solutions are all around us same as Gid has blessed us with wealth in the ground The and above it. We are a rich nation and yet only a few after being voted into Govt to serve but instead Govt after Govt loot and loot and loot, see where it has landed us. Focus and do not be rude to those who think and offer sensible concrete suggestions. Also the constitution of Ghana must be changed this winner takes all politics is destroying our country and the rest of the nation is held ransom by politicians. Take a look around you people of Ghana.
Nicholas . J. Bedzo 12 years ago

Poor leadership putting unqualify
people on the job because they are party affilates or a relative. All so
called big shorts are doing nothing
than to look for their fat salaries
at the end of the month and care less
abo ...
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Poor leadership putting unqualify
people on the job because they are party affilates or a relative. All so
called big shorts are doing nothing
than to look for their fat salaries
at the end of the month and care less
about the work.
Kwaku 12 years ago

Thank you my brother, you are a right thinking person.

Thank you my brother, you are a right thinking person.
Ewusi 12 years ago

Soon we shall blame God for giving us oil,cocoa,timber,volta river and others. Do we need another revolution.Not that of Rawlings,but a real Revolution that would see evil leaders reporting themselves and be shamed.A day woul ...
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Soon we shall blame God for giving us oil,cocoa,timber,volta river and others. Do we need another revolution.Not that of Rawlings,but a real Revolution that would see evil leaders reporting themselves and be shamed.A day would come.
KANEWU 12 years ago

YES! THAT DAY OF BLOODY REVOLUTION UNSEEN ON PLANET EARTH WILL ONE DAY COME.

THIS IS EXACTLY WHY I'LL ALWAYS MAKE THE STATEMENT THAT GHANA'S "LEADERS" ARE DOWNRIGHT USELESS.

GHANA IS PAYING BACK "BIG TIME" FOR YEARS OF ...
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YES! THAT DAY OF BLOODY REVOLUTION UNSEEN ON PLANET EARTH WILL ONE DAY COME.

THIS IS EXACTLY WHY I'LL ALWAYS MAKE THE STATEMENT THAT GHANA'S "LEADERS" ARE DOWNRIGHT USELESS.

GHANA IS PAYING BACK "BIG TIME" FOR YEARS OF NEPOTISM FOUNDED ON TRIBAL BIGOTRY, LEADERSHIP CORRUPTION, LACK OF VISIONARY LEADERSHIP, SELFISHNESS, THE DAMAGING POLICY OF "POLITICAL PARTY FIRST - GHANA LAST" MANTRA, AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST, LAZINESS.
MEN 12 years ago

Where were you all these years? did,nt you see JJ, Kuffour time, the same old problem was there, why now openning your mouth

Where were you all these years? did,nt you see JJ, Kuffour time, the same old problem was there, why now openning your mouth
KOLA, INSIDE LONDON 12 years ago

OFFUI ! YOU WILL CONTINUE DENYING THE TRUTH EVEN IF YOU ARE A LOOSER.
'ABOA' LIKE YOU, WHEN HAVE YOU BEEN CONTRUCTIVE ON THIS FORUM ? WHY DIDN'T MAHAMA RECRUIT YOU INTO HIS ARSENEL OF ADVISERS.

OFFUI ! YOU WILL CONTINUE DENYING THE TRUTH EVEN IF YOU ARE A LOOSER.
'ABOA' LIKE YOU, WHEN HAVE YOU BEEN CONTRUCTIVE ON THIS FORUM ? WHY DIDN'T MAHAMA RECRUIT YOU INTO HIS ARSENEL OF ADVISERS.
MENSAH 12 years ago

YOU ARE DAMN RIGHT.

YOU ARE DAMN RIGHT.
NANA 12 years ago

Sad that Ghana do not experience winter,we would have been forced to use our brains.No energy no water,by now half of the population would have gone back to our ancestors.

Sad that Ghana do not experience winter,we would have been forced to use our brains.No energy no water,by now half of the population would have gone back to our ancestors.

J. McKay 12 years ago

Colonial rule; things will get better!You have failed to rule yourselves. TOTAL FAILURE!

Colonial rule; things will get better!You have failed to rule yourselves. TOTAL FAILURE!
KOKONSA 12 years ago

I second your motion. But sadly the buffoons will not accept defeat and humbly ask for the return of kwesi broni so the suffering continues till we are wiped out from the earth's surface.

I second your motion. But sadly the buffoons will not accept defeat and humbly ask for the return of kwesi broni so the suffering continues till we are wiped out from the earth's surface.
ghanaba 12 years ago

YOU ARE PERFECTLY RIGHT. AND WHY NOT MANY ENERGY PRODUCING COMPANIES. ANYTIME THERE IS GOVT MONOPOLY WE ARE BOUND TO FAIL. AFTER ALL WE HAVE NEIGHBOURS THAT WE CAN SELL EXCESS. HUMAN RESOURCES AS BEING PRONED BY MAHAMA AND CO ...
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YOU ARE PERFECTLY RIGHT. AND WHY NOT MANY ENERGY PRODUCING COMPANIES. ANYTIME THERE IS GOVT MONOPOLY WE ARE BOUND TO FAIL. AFTER ALL WE HAVE NEIGHBOURS THAT WE CAN SELL EXCESS. HUMAN RESOURCES AS BEING PRONED BY MAHAMA AND CO. WE TAP HUMAN RESOURCES BE IT QUALIFIED OR UNQUALIFED, WHICH DOES NOT MEAN SYSTEMATIC HUMAN DEV. ASK INTERNATIONAL AGENCIES ON DEV. AND EMPLOYMENT. THERE IS INCREASE IN WORKING POOR ALL AROUND THE GLOBE, THIS IS WHERE THE MAHAMA OUT OF TOUCH TEAM IS HEADING WITH HIS ULTRA LIBERALIZATION AND EVERYDAY INCREASE IN PRICES. WE DONT HAVE ANY BASIC REFERENCE TO HOWMUCH ONE NEEDS TO SURVIVIVE DECENTLY WITHSTANDING QUALIFICATION. POLITICS IS NOT AN END BY ITSELF BUT MEANS OF ALL TRADES COMING TOGETHER TO LOBBY POTENTIALITIES AND DIFFERENT APPROACHES. MASS MEDIA AVOID POLITICS AND BRING ON EXPERTISEES, THIS WHAT WE NEED NOW.
MANTSE 12 years ago

This man, Engineer ROBERT WOOD knows what he his talking about.

The man is AMAZING and very Passionate about SEEING GHANA SUCCEED.

He is One of Kwame Nkrumah's PROTEGES who has a 'BLUEPRINT' of Nkrumah's DEVELOPMENT AGE ...
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This man, Engineer ROBERT WOOD knows what he his talking about.

The man is AMAZING and very Passionate about SEEING GHANA SUCCEED.

He is One of Kwame Nkrumah's PROTEGES who has a 'BLUEPRINT' of Nkrumah's DEVELOPMENT AGENDA on his Finger Tips.

I have been in awe of him since I first encountered him.

I seriously Hope President Mahama creates the Environment and offers this Gentleman the PLATFORM to share his knowledge before God eventually calls him and he takes ALL THIS STUFF with him.

Ghana needs ALL the DEVELOPMENTAL IDEAS he possesses. Awudome or where ever, will have NO use of such VITAL anc CRUCIAL DEvelopmental Blueprint that Ghana so desparately needs.
Abeiku, Berlin 12 years ago

So what is this "honourable Crusading Engineer" doing PRACTICALLY to help! In advanced countries such "experts would use their know-how to start a "project" and get investors involved! Take education for example, it was true ...
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So what is this "honourable Crusading Engineer" doing PRACTICALLY to help! In advanced countries such "experts would use their know-how to start a "project" and get investors involved! Take education for example, it was true the efforts of private and religious organisations which started the "crusade" of spreading formal education in the country! At the moment private schools and universities are the hot cakes after "Churches" in Ghana! An Engineer of such high calibre shouldn't have problems starting a "pilot project" to make his point! Always Govt. Govt. Govt. and the so so blame game won't lead us anywhere! A lot of people proppound theories here and there always and end up with their theorie alone in their backyard! A lot of people also criticize but also provide no concrete solutions or suggestions ; COCCRETE AND DETAILED PROPOSALS AND SUGGESTIONS COUPLED WITH INITIATIVES, THOSE ARE THE KEYWORDS- Take for example prophet/Pastor Sarfo the engineer with his "inventions" and initiative, he is not depending on govt. for his vision, whilst talking he is also "DOING" !!!!
Abeiku, Berlin 12 years ago

I mean Apostle Dr Kwadwo Safo

I mean Apostle Dr Kwadwo Safo
MANTSE 12 years ago

Abeiku:

You make it sound SO EASY, that once you have the KNOW-HOW you can start a Project without considering the issue of Capital. Well. this Gentleman has started several projects and has an Engineering Company that, in ...
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Abeiku:

You make it sound SO EASY, that once you have the KNOW-HOW you can start a Project without considering the issue of Capital. Well. this Gentleman has started several projects and has an Engineering Company that, in his Seventies, he still superintends.

In deed, when I had problems finding Replacement Parts for the Aging Equipment at my Factory, this gentleman was able to Fabricate these parts for me.

The kinds of INITIATIVES he is putting forward are Governmental and the BLUEPRINT he alludes to from the Nkrumah era is a NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN which was conceived in the early Sixties and includes the BUI DAM which after 4 decades is now being developed.

Tell me where in this world individuals privately do a 'Pilot Project' on a National Development Plan. I am sure that is not what you are doing in Berlin.

Please, when we want to attack such as you have done here, let't try to ask the right questions and ascertain the facts of the matter and after that you will have all the time in the world to attack and TALK LIKE THAT as is typical of your likes sitting in Berlin or where ever and, for some obnoxious and baseless reason, think everybody in Ghana is looking for a HANDOUT from Government or sleeping.

Tell me one place in Ghana, a VENTURE CAPITAL FUND or a BANK that is willing to give money for what you term 'PILOT PROJECTS' and I will go there tomorrow.

Come to Ghana with these beautiful ideas that you have and be part of the solution instead of sitting in the comfort of a country developed by ancestors not your own and talking down to people whose pedigree you couldn't ever match on God's Green earth.
Abeiku, Berlin 12 years ago

Thanks a lot for "dressing me down" well,well! I'm not doubting the achievements of this gentleman nor yours or the other people of your pedigree( oh how I love this word!). Of course I don't match the pedigree of the people ...
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Thanks a lot for "dressing me down" well,well! I'm not doubting the achievements of this gentleman nor yours or the other people of your pedigree( oh how I love this word!). Of course I don't match the pedigree of the people of your sort or guild, but I'll stay ignorant if I just "swallow" anything I read or hear ! I believe, I have the right to ask questions,however "stupid", so that I'll get the reply from people of your pedigree , who are better placed to put people like me on the right track! Please read your reply again, and share the thoughts again with the people of your pedigree , perhaps you'll understand my contribution! By the way talk to any well versed manager,economist or technocrat in any profession and ask them to explain what "Project(s)" means, after the "explanation" qualify the word with "Pilot", you would realize that your Factory was started as a "project" ! If I'm to expand this debate further, it would "blast" the dimentions of this forum although, I'm just a small ignorant labourer here in Berlin.
Afrakuma 12 years ago

Research issues before making such comments. Money does not grow on trees in Ghana or Berlin for that matter. This is a serious problem that needs the support of all the expertise that we can find cos obviously some incompe ...
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Research issues before making such comments. Money does not grow on trees in Ghana or Berlin for that matter. This is a serious problem that needs the support of all the expertise that we can find cos obviously some incompetent ones have through political connections let the whole nation down.
Akadu Mensema 12 years ago

Duh!

Duh!

Kwame Dokyi 12 years ago

Akadu, your comments are becoming more irrelevant and lack intellectual acumen! Please utilize you professorial distinction and stop such provocative and infantile conjectures!!

Akadu, your comments are becoming more irrelevant and lack intellectual acumen! Please utilize you professorial distinction and stop such provocative and infantile conjectures!!
SACRAGI-NYAMAA 12 years ago

knowledge, they say,is a every bad legacy.you can not will it to anybody when you are about to die.i wonder why people like Mr Woode could live and die one day with all these good ideas.i wish he had organized series of confe ...
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knowledge, they say,is a every bad legacy.you can not will it to anybody when you are about to die.i wonder why people like Mr Woode could live and die one day with all these good ideas.i wish he had organized series of conferences with other engineers and action groups until some one in authority listens.others in other parts of the world do.POOR GHANA, this is sad.
MENSAH 12 years ago

If MAHAMA & CO.would be so wise to contact this MR.WOOD,that could do a whole lot of good for Ghana rather than harm.

If MAHAMA & CO.would be so wise to contact this MR.WOOD,that could do a whole lot of good for Ghana rather than harm.
Kodwo 12 years ago

Today's breed of politicians have only one thing in mind; COMPETING WITH EACH OTHER ON WHO WILL BUILD THE BIGGEST BANK ACCOUNT.

When you see countries which are not as lucky as we are, to be blessed with solar, wind and hy ...
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Today's breed of politicians have only one thing in mind; COMPETING WITH EACH OTHER ON WHO WILL BUILD THE BIGGEST BANK ACCOUNT.

When you see countries which are not as lucky as we are, to be blessed with solar, wind and hydro power, 365 days in a year, supplying their population, which is twice/three times Ghana's population, with surplus energy, then you can understand that our politicians have let the people down, big time.

What turns my mind spinning is to hear them being refered to as HONOURABLE this, HONOURABLE that.

They should be addressed as DISHONOURABLES.
T. 12 years ago

Ghana cannot, again cannot afford the energy from the sun.
How much does it cost? And is it readily available when needed?
Investors are asking 39 cent per kilowatt for solar energy. Can we pay for such a fee? This is what ...
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Ghana cannot, again cannot afford the energy from the sun.
How much does it cost? And is it readily available when needed?
Investors are asking 39 cent per kilowatt for solar energy. Can we pay for such a fee? This is what the so call expect has to answer before talking about the sun energy.
Kwadwo agyekum 12 years ago

We can surely afford solar energy.What is needed is commitment, efficiency and zero corruption.

We can surely afford solar energy.What is needed is commitment, efficiency and zero corruption.
anokwale 12 years ago

Guess what..there is money for judgment debts. There should be money for solar.

Guess what..there is money for judgment debts. There should be money for solar.
ZIPLOC 12 years ago

We need foremost a truthful leader.
The one we have now is corrupt.

We need foremost a truthful leader.
The one we have now is corrupt.
Pastor One God 12 years ago

Excuse me .....Whoever calls this Guy a self impose Might be Literally Kidding I don't see him as self impose rather than a Real Bloke with aboundance of knowledge Who deserves a place closer to the President as a Special adv ...
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Excuse me .....Whoever calls this Guy a self impose Might be Literally Kidding I don't see him as self impose rather than a Real Bloke with aboundance of knowledge Who deserves a place closer to the President as a Special adverser Period,These are the sort of People the country presently needed to be in Gorvevernment Without a doubt
H.E John Evans Attah Mills 12 years ago

Which President, Mahama? hahahahahahaha.Stop kidding. The man is only thinking of what his waist can produce and how to over invoice. Thief.

Which President, Mahama? hahahahahahaha.Stop kidding. The man is only thinking of what his waist can produce and how to over invoice. Thief.
XXX 12 years ago

GHANA TODAY, STUPIDITY PREVAILS OVER COMMON SENSE

GHANA TODAY, STUPIDITY PREVAILS OVER COMMON SENSE
Earl Jones 12 years ago

I can't believe this blatant naivity. The is a difference between preponderance and capability. Robert Woode is excuse. He is clearly thinking like an engineer. If the preponderance of resources alone is the solution to a pro ...
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I can't believe this blatant naivity. The is a difference between preponderance and capability. Robert Woode is excuse. He is clearly thinking like an engineer. If the preponderance of resources alone is the solution to a problem, Ghana would have been producing oil over 50 years now. To even make it happen recently, we had to give away a majority stake in the oils fields to Tullow and co to make it happen. A tard naive indeed.
Earl Jones 12 years ago

I can't believe this blatant naivity. There is a difference between preponderance and capability. Robert Woode is excused. He is clearly thinking like an engineer. If the preponderance of resources alone is the solution to a ...
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I can't believe this blatant naivity. There is a difference between preponderance and capability. Robert Woode is excused. He is clearly thinking like an engineer. If the preponderance of resources alone is the solution to a problem, Ghana would have been producing oil for over 50 years now. To even make it happen recently, we had to give away a majority stake in the oils fields to Tullow and co to make it happen. A tard naive indeed.
SACRAGI-NYAMAA 12 years ago

yes you said it,but it is equally true that Ghana did not supply the capital goods and others that Tullow and others are using now.i guess it,s a matter of a good feasibility study and other groups join for it to happen. wha ...
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yes you said it,but it is equally true that Ghana did not supply the capital goods and others that Tullow and others are using now.i guess it,s a matter of a good feasibility study and other groups join for it to happen. what about that?
KA AKYIRE 12 years ago

WE ARE BEHIND BY 8 YEARS AND THAT IS THE YEARS OF KUFOUR ADMINISTRATION

WE ARE BEHIND BY 8 YEARS AND THAT IS THE YEARS OF KUFOUR ADMINISTRATION
Ghanaba1 12 years ago

which of our so called leaders has a vision and creativity to develop the country? All what they want is to steal/grab all our wealth to enrich themselves.We have a very very long way to go.Ghana is 50 years behind developmen ...
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which of our so called leaders has a vision and creativity to develop the country? All what they want is to steal/grab all our wealth to enrich themselves.We have a very very long way to go.Ghana is 50 years behind development.After all what we are blessed with to make Ghana move forward, we still can't make it.what's the cause? I think the name Ghana has to be changed back to Gold Coast.Nkrumah changed it to gain popularity.he named GHANA in his favor by using these abbreviations to form Ghana. G.H.A.N.A to him means G'od H'as A'ppointed N'krumah A'lready.This is a curse for the Nation Gold Coast
NANAKATA 12 years ago

GIVE THE CRUSADING ENGINEER SOMETHING TO DO TO HELP US.

GIVE THE CRUSADING ENGINEER SOMETHING TO DO TO HELP US.
XXX 12 years ago

To give the crusading engineer something to do to help where there is no kick-back or 10% for them? They wd give to Chinese.

Our people are starving while we give all jobs to foreigners to do and Ghanaians become spectator ...
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To give the crusading engineer something to do to help where there is no kick-back or 10% for them? They wd give to Chinese.

Our people are starving while we give all jobs to foreigners to do and Ghanaians become spectators.
asante j. 12 years ago

IF WE ARE ABLE TO EXPORT ELECTRICITY TO OTHER COUNTRIES, DOES THAT MEAN THAT WE HAVE ENERGY PROPLEMS? IF I FARM AND SELL ALL MY YAMS ON THE MARKET,AND GO HUNGRY FOR FOOD, WHAT IS THE WISDOM BEHIND IT, GHANA? COMMON SENSE. THI ...
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IF WE ARE ABLE TO EXPORT ELECTRICITY TO OTHER COUNTRIES, DOES THAT MEAN THAT WE HAVE ENERGY PROPLEMS? IF I FARM AND SELL ALL MY YAMS ON THE MARKET,AND GO HUNGRY FOR FOOD, WHAT IS THE WISDOM BEHIND IT, GHANA? COMMON SENSE. THIS IS NO ROCKET SCIENCE!
Mr. Oushuuuuu 12 years ago

He has been talkng a lot but who listens,ohh Ghana!!!!!!!.

He has been talkng a lot but who listens,ohh Ghana!!!!!!!.
Wase'Negah (Amanfo?-USA) 12 years ago

Prez Kuffour once advised Prez Mahama to gather courage and ask assistance from other neighboring African leaders for help on the country's energy crisis.Meanwhile, his presidency lasted for 8 consecutive years (2001-2009). A ...
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Prez Kuffour once advised Prez Mahama to gather courage and ask assistance from other neighboring African leaders for help on the country's energy crisis.Meanwhile, his presidency lasted for 8 consecutive years (2001-2009). And I quote Mr Woode, "two mini-hydro electric power plants which the state took delivery of have been left to "rot" at the Tema Port since 2005". Ghanaians, on this note I will rest my case. Selfishness and corruptions are at the forefront of our political leaders and if any political party in the country ascend to become the ruling party and does not put the country first regardless, such nemesis and reckless self-inflicted but easily solvable problems will forever derail us from being self-sufficient in areas like electricity production. President Kuffour saw the problem coming but what did he do? He ordered the two mini-hydro electric power plants an then lost his leadership in accomplishing what his intention was on the energy crisis he saw coming during his tenure as president of Mother Ghana (2001-2009). I finally rest my case. God Bless Our Homeland Ghana.
Abeiku, Berlin 12 years ago

Don't forget he also sought help from Pres. Obasango by "begging" for oil from Nigeria!That was how he temporarily solved the energy crisis at that time!

Don't forget he also sought help from Pres. Obasango by "begging" for oil from Nigeria!That was how he temporarily solved the energy crisis at that time!
Wase'Negah 12 years ago

We have Dam for generating electricity and instead of maimatining what Dr Nkrumah did then, Leaders of our country sit unconcern until problems mushroom. Don not be sufficient on what president Kuffour did for begging oil as ...
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We have Dam for generating electricity and instead of maimatining what Dr Nkrumah did then, Leaders of our country sit unconcern until problems mushroom. Don not be sufficient on what president Kuffour did for begging oil as u are saying. Now God has endowed us with oil and let see what's next for solution to the energy crisis.
DAN 12 years ago

so unless the rebuilt Tor to run on ghana oil nothing will go foward.

so unless the rebuilt Tor to run on ghana oil nothing will go foward.
Barima Yaw 12 years ago

true

true
Akwesi 12 years ago

At last we have someone with brains and the courage to confront our politicians. However Ghanaians generally have a laid back, lazy, dependent attitude which is drawing us back. Ghana is a very, very rich country and we must ...
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At last we have someone with brains and the courage to confront our politicians. However Ghanaians generally have a laid back, lazy, dependent attitude which is drawing us back. Ghana is a very, very rich country and we must all play our part to drive development. Well done Mr Woode! We need more people like you in leadership positions.
DAN 12 years ago

They could have easily paid for Lpg and sited a tanker at power plants untill pipeline is repaired..But they had now money to buy gas, Just like they forced Tema oil refinery to close from not buying crude to refine, But NDC ...
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They could have easily paid for Lpg and sited a tanker at power plants untill pipeline is repaired..But they had now money to buy gas, Just like they forced Tema oil refinery to close from not buying crude to refine, But NDC cronys import finished product to sell!
Akadu Mensema 12 years ago

Since when did it become self-imposed?

Since when did it become self-imposed?
Rosalyn 12 years ago

What prevents you from transforming your verbal diarrhea to solid stool.
Looking up to the gov. as usual. Learn from Christo Asafo leader . Gov. has already financed your education , start something alone or in partnership t ...
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What prevents you from transforming your verbal diarrhea to solid stool.
Looking up to the gov. as usual. Learn from Christo Asafo leader . Gov. has already financed your education , start something alone or in partnership then appeal for help.
Big Joe - Belaruss, Russia, Ukraine 12 years ago

Yab xcellent for hitting hammer ryt on nail top ...Ghana's current taboos are
self imposed becos most politcians use cash to and buy political power to milk treasury and worsen the plight of common man...
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Yab xcellent for hitting hammer ryt on nail top ...Ghana's current taboos are
self imposed becos most politcians use cash to and buy political power to milk treasury and worsen the plight of common man...
Policians devoid of knowledge to relief voters that make them greater.
BESIDE POLITICIANS ,,,,cometh PUBLIC SERVANTS devoid of patriotism to serve their nation better than expected..... we are shrouded with uncertainty each passing day from the top to the bottom...
Mr Big stuff 12 years ago

sir run for a parlimentary job in the next elections. maybe u can Educate the NUMS one whi dont whats up in this new ERA. we need Tinkers like sir.

sir run for a parlimentary job in the next elections. maybe u can Educate the NUMS one whi dont whats up in this new ERA. we need Tinkers like sir.
BabaUS 12 years ago

Leaders lack courage? First of all, this guy does not understand. We do not have leaders. We have parasites eating away at our resourses or selling them to outsiders. We have no one who has the brains of a leader.

Leaders lack courage? First of all, this guy does not understand. We do not have leaders. We have parasites eating away at our resourses or selling them to outsiders. We have no one who has the brains of a leader.
XXX 12 years ago

WE CANNOT CONTINUE SURVIVING ON EMPTY PROMISES AND LIES

WE CANNOT CONTINUE SURVIVING ON EMPTY PROMISES AND LIES
Komla Kumah 12 years ago

thank you mr. Wood. It beats my mind why we should be sitting here when the EU is making frantic efforts to get sollar and we sitting in the tropcs are crying for energy.
What would be wrong if Ghana to encourage solar energ ...
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thank you mr. Wood. It beats my mind why we should be sitting here when the EU is making frantic efforts to get sollar and we sitting in the tropcs are crying for energy.
What would be wrong if Ghana to encourage solar energy usage decides to lift taxation on any solar energy equipment brought into this country. Just because the selfishness of some Ghanaians to have huge cutbacks did not exist they won't do it. Neither will they suggest it. Is it also a question of our engineers not having enough knowledge of the technology. Can't ECG send people on training? Indeed. Third world country. Kofi Wayo is right! We refuse to think!
QUEDRAOGO 12 years ago

INFACT,GOD WILL PUNISH THOSE WHO INTENTIONALLY, PUNISH THE CITIZENS AND MAKES US POOR.HOW,CAN PEOPLE BE SO WICKED THAT THEY COLLECT PAY FOR NO WORK DONE.THE ENERGY PRODUCERS MUST BOW THEIR HEADS IN SHAME.REMEMBER,KWAME NKRUMA ...
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INFACT,GOD WILL PUNISH THOSE WHO INTENTIONALLY, PUNISH THE CITIZENS AND MAKES US POOR.HOW,CAN PEOPLE BE SO WICKED THAT THEY COLLECT PAY FOR NO WORK DONE.THE ENERGY PRODUCERS MUST BOW THEIR HEADS IN SHAME.REMEMBER,KWAME NKRUMAN WORKED SELFLESSLY.BUT NO ONE CAN WORK WITHOUT BEING CORRUPT IN THIS TIMES.
Kwabena 12 years ago

Ghana needs a leader.

We have lacked quality leadership for fifty years.

Ghana needs a leader.

We have lacked quality leadership for fifty years.
Poncho 12 years ago

After you'd rejected and betrayed Nkrumah,the African of the millenium in which he lived!!A fact understtod and hailed by all Africans and beyond except Ghanaians.

After you'd rejected and betrayed Nkrumah,the African of the millenium in which he lived!!A fact understtod and hailed by all Africans and beyond except Ghanaians.
KOLOOKO, JAPAN 12 years ago

WE TALK ABOUT RENEWAL ENERGY AND SO ON>THE PROBLEM IS THE COST INVOLVED.WE CAN SIT DOWN AND TALK ABOUT THINGS EASILY BUT THE APPROACH IS THE KEY POINT

WE TALK ABOUT RENEWAL ENERGY AND SO ON>THE PROBLEM IS THE COST INVOLVED.WE CAN SIT DOWN AND TALK ABOUT THINGS EASILY BUT THE APPROACH IS THE KEY POINT
'ABOA BI' 12 years ago

Once again, do you see how a bad leader you are ? The problem is lack of plannig and foresight on the part of the leader. This has nothing to do with costs.
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Once again, do you see how a bad leader you are ? The problem is lack of plannig and foresight on the part of the leader. This has nothing to do with costs.
How can you creat revenue if you make such hudge costs on MP's who care less about their work whilst ordinary Ghanaians have no work and food for their family.
KOLOOKO, JAPAN 12 years ago

YOU WILL SEE AND HEAR THEM TALKING ABOUT BIG THINGS WITH MAGICAL IDEAS BUT SURPRISINGLY THEY PERFORM NOTHING WHEN YOU GIVE THEM THE CHANCE

YOU WILL SEE AND HEAR THEM TALKING ABOUT BIG THINGS WITH MAGICAL IDEAS BUT SURPRISINGLY THEY PERFORM NOTHING WHEN YOU GIVE THEM THE CHANCE
Akonoba 12 years ago

YAB,YAB,YAB, TALK TALK TALK- THAT'S ALL AFRICAN PROFESSIONAL CAN DO. WE HEARD OF THIS WHEN WE WERE IN SHS. WRITE A BUSINESS PLAN TO THE BANK AND RAISE MONEY TO ESTABLISH AN ENERGY COMPANY. THAT IS WHAT YOUR COUNTERPARTS DO IN ...
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YAB,YAB,YAB, TALK TALK TALK- THAT'S ALL AFRICAN PROFESSIONAL CAN DO. WE HEARD OF THIS WHEN WE WERE IN SHS. WRITE A BUSINESS PLAN TO THE BANK AND RAISE MONEY TO ESTABLISH AN ENERGY COMPANY. THAT IS WHAT YOUR COUNTERPARTS DO IN OTHER COUNTRIES!!!
Kwaku 12 years ago

Where was this so called energy expect? Did he mentioned it to Agyekum Kufuor the number one thief in Ghana?

Where was this so called energy expect? Did he mentioned it to Agyekum Kufuor the number one thief in Ghana?
Daasebre Yeboah-Asuamah, Canada 12 years ago

I'm 100 percent in agreement with the other comment.Where was the so called energy expert and when did he hear about the country named Ghana?If he was not born yesterday,must we beg him to assist Ghana or to prove his expert ...
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I'm 100 percent in agreement with the other comment.Where was the so called energy expert and when did he hear about the country named Ghana?If he was not born yesterday,must we beg him to assist Ghana or to prove his expertise?You don't say you're expert with your mouth.Mr.Wood, you need to show something.Proof you're expert.Mr.Ford and all those who invented auto mobiles did not only say they could make cars,they actually manufactured them.Show your work because when it comes to theory,Ghana is number ONE and that is what's killing us.
OBIBA-JUDAS 12 years ago

OH MY GODNEED COMPETENT LEADERS TO GEAR THE COUNTRY>>WE ARE SINKING TOO MUCH NOW>>MAMA-GHANA.

OH MY GODNEED COMPETENT LEADERS TO GEAR THE COUNTRY>>WE ARE SINKING TOO MUCH NOW>>MAMA-GHANA.
agyaa 12 years ago

still dum-so dum-so in ghana, the leaders know how to talk, how to distribute the nations resources to themselves

still dum-so dum-so in ghana, the leaders know how to talk, how to distribute the nations resources to themselves
Paa Kodwo 12 years ago

WHAT HAS BEEN THIS GUY'S CONTRUBUTION
AS A TRAINED ''ENGINEER'' TOWARDS THE ENERGY PROBLEMS IN THE COUNTRY.

PLEASE,STOP PUTTING THESE COPIED THEORIES IN THE NEWsPAPERS.

GHANAIANS ARE NOT EDUCATED TO SIT,WAIT, WATCH AND ...
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WHAT HAS BEEN THIS GUY'S CONTRUBUTION
AS A TRAINED ''ENGINEER'' TOWARDS THE ENERGY PROBLEMS IN THE COUNTRY.

PLEASE,STOP PUTTING THESE COPIED THEORIES IN THE NEWsPAPERS.

GHANAIANS ARE NOT EDUCATED TO SIT,WAIT, WATCH AND PRAY BUT TO WORK HARD TO BRING CHANGES,IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT.

THIS FURTHER INDICATES THAT, THE EDUCATED HAVE UNDEVELOPED THE COUNTRY.

TODAY DOES NOT BELONG TO EDUCATED ''DERELICS''IT BELONGS TPO PRACTICAL APPPLICATION AND TO MAKE YOURSELF NECESSARY WHERE HONOUR CALLS FOR PROFRESS.

WE CANNOT GET AHEAD-FALLING BEHIND:

WE STILL HAVE MANY MANY HUGE MOUNTAINS TO CLIMB.
Osei Yao 12 years ago

WHAT IS IDIOT TALKING ABOUT?IF IT IS THAT EASY WHY WAIT FOR GOV'T TO DO IT? HAS HE HEAERD OF PRIVATE ENTERPRISE AND INITIATIVE? IS HE EXPECTING GOV'T TO EMPLOY HIM, PUT HIM IN A PLUSH OFFICE SO HE CAN GO TO SLEEP. IT HAS HAPP ...
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WHAT IS IDIOT TALKING ABOUT?IF IT IS THAT EASY WHY WAIT FOR GOV'T TO DO IT? HAS HE HEAERD OF PRIVATE ENTERPRISE AND INITIATIVE? IS HE EXPECTING GOV'T TO EMPLOY HIM, PUT HIM IN A PLUSH OFFICE SO HE CAN GO TO SLEEP. IT HAS HAPPENED TOO OFTEN IN GHANA. REMEMBER KUFFUOR'S FANFARE ABOUT CASSAVA? TELL ME WHAT HAPPENED.
EZEKIEL 12 years ago

Mr. Wood, GREAT THEORIES as USUAL.Ghanaians have heard ALL these theories many times over.
You are in the BEST POSITION to show the Nation WHAT YOU PREACH !!Remember we have SO MANY MBAs / PhDs/ Nuclear Scientists/ and yet ...
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Mr. Wood, GREAT THEORIES as USUAL.Ghanaians have heard ALL these theories many times over.
You are in the BEST POSITION to show the Nation WHAT YOU PREACH !!Remember we have SO MANY MBAs / PhDs/ Nuclear Scientists/ and yet ALL the qualifications ARE MOSTLY NOT of ANY USE to Ghana!! Common KVIP / Constructing Underground SEWAGE,Water Supply and we have FAILED ALL THESE YEARS but in 2 DAYS, we celebrate 56 yrs of DE-PENDENCE !!! (Dependence since we are NOT able to do ANYTHING OURSELVES apart from Greed/Corruption/EMPTY-CHEST THUMPING/and Funerals) !!!!
Kwame 12 years ago

Why are some Ghanaians insensitive about what they write/say in debates?Mr Woode is telling us his opinion on how to solve our electricity problems but some "idiots" with no engineering know how are distorting his message wit ...
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Why are some Ghanaians insensitive about what they write/say in debates?Mr Woode is telling us his opinion on how to solve our electricity problems but some "idiots" with no engineering know how are distorting his message with insults.All good thinking Ghanaian electrical engineers agree that the best answer to our electricity problems is SOLAR AND WIND POWER.Please people should STOP BLUNT arguments and leave it to the specialist. There are many Ghanaian Electrical Engineers with the expertise outside and they should be invited to come and help.(Although they are not recognized as Ghanaians by our Constitution).
Fada 12 years ago

Every lizard is now an energy expert.
Give us abreak go back to sleep Mr Woode.

Every lizard is now an energy expert.
Give us abreak go back to sleep Mr Woode.
RKB USA 12 years ago

GHANA WE NEED 24 HOUR ELECTRICITY AND
WATER AND GOOD ROADS.

GHANA WE NEED 24 HOUR ELECTRICITY AND
WATER AND GOOD ROADS.
Ernest 12 years ago

We only want to get everything from whitemans land, we failed to use our own ideas to produced what we want.
There is something wrong with us.

I pray for wisdom for Prsident Mahama to see and act right.

We only want to get everything from whitemans land, we failed to use our own ideas to produced what we want.
There is something wrong with us.

I pray for wisdom for Prsident Mahama to see and act right.
DAN 12 years ago

many cars have been ruined in usa by this..It the car manufactures and corn farmers promoting turning food to ethanol..

many cars have been ruined in usa by this..It the car manufactures and corn farmers promoting turning food to ethanol..
Stupid 12 years ago

When Ghana will do a solar energy plant?
All houses should solar panels on the roof.
Then you be able to self energy independent.
Goverment should use the money fro petrol to do that.

When Ghana will do a solar energy plant?
All houses should solar panels on the roof.
Then you be able to self energy independent.
Goverment should use the money fro petrol to do that.

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