FEATURE: Don't allow nuclear power plants in Ghana

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KOFI KUMASI BOY 12 years ago

NOW OR NEVER

NOW OR NEVER
9JAMAN 12 years ago

THIS MAN MAHAMA WILL SEND GHANA BACK TO SLAVERY DAYS AND GIVE NIGERIANS DOMINION OVER GHANA.

THIS MAN MAHAMA WILL SEND GHANA BACK TO SLAVERY DAYS AND GIVE NIGERIANS DOMINION OVER GHANA.
Apraku 12 years ago

Thanks Mr Thompson for your brilliant script.Thumps up for your brilliant ideas.It's up to our unpatriotic leaders to think about that.

Thanks Mr Thompson for your brilliant script.Thumps up for your brilliant ideas.It's up to our unpatriotic leaders to think about that.
OYOKOBA 12 years ago

Are we serious, operating a full blast nuclear power plant in Ghana? That is the joke of the century.

There is no doubt we have some people educated in nuclear science but is that all we need to consider in our decision ma ...
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Are we serious, operating a full blast nuclear power plant in Ghana? That is the joke of the century.

There is no doubt we have some people educated in nuclear science but is that all we need to consider in our decision matrix?

I don't think so. We have very poor work ethics, lazy and corrupt. The evidence is everywhere. The collapsing infrastructures and poor maintenance record tells me we are not ready for prime time. Putting nuclear power plant in the midst will be like putting a loaded gun in the hands of a monkey. It is an accident waiting to happen. No we can't handle it. Nuclear power maintenance and management is no monkey business. Look elsewhere for our energy needs.
anayomi 12 years ago

LOOKS LIKE MAHAMA CLOSE TIES TO IRAN KILLERS ARE STARTING TO INFLUANCE HIS SMALL MIND

LOOKS LIKE MAHAMA CLOSE TIES TO IRAN KILLERS ARE STARTING TO INFLUANCE HIS SMALL MIND
KOJOVI 12 years ago

IF MAHAMA WANTS TO BUILD A NUCLEAR POWER, HE SHOULD BUILD IT IN HIS HOME TOWN. NOT IN THE SOUTH, WEST, EAST, CENTRAL OR THE AKANS LAND. WHAT A BAD LUCK TO HAVE A ... TO RULE US.

IF MAHAMA WANTS TO BUILD A NUCLEAR POWER, HE SHOULD BUILD IT IN HIS HOME TOWN. NOT IN THE SOUTH, WEST, EAST, CENTRAL OR THE AKANS LAND. WHAT A BAD LUCK TO HAVE A ... TO RULE US.
insight to the bone 12 years ago

pepeni its obvious we need to break things down for you and your illiterate cat and dog eaters not forgetting your ashanti retards who sent their king loaded with 500kgs of gold to battle and got drowned. You are incompetent ...
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pepeni its obvious we need to break things down for you and your illiterate cat and dog eaters not forgetting your ashanti retards who sent their king loaded with 500kgs of gold to battle and got drowned. You are incompetent and think you can bullshit us with more lies. the country has collapsed under your watch and is no more. you say civil servants and ndc rouges chop over 60% of the income , so lets do the elementary school maths , half a million wages of an average of 500$ if you include all the perks and benifits times 12 months amounts to 3 billion dollars. you say there is a some 3 billion chinese money somewhere so the whole nation should see this as some kind of solution. in reality the country needs a hundred times more worth of job creating investments so with taxes you can service these wages otherwise is only a matter of time when total chaos takes over. 300 billion will give a profit of around 30 billion a year so at a 10% tax you may just cover these poor ass wages . but what have you done , your corrupt system has frustrated all investments and attempts other than this chinese craziness as if they dont pay you they can not pass , who really needs who? few people on this forum remember that delegation after delegation have come include john kerry secretary of state of obama but were all thrown out because jj didnt get his cut. you are just wasting our time so just resign and go away. you dont have any solutions so if you dont go willingly force will be applied you idiot. we have people mainly fantis achieving global success but at home they are frustrated and denied the opportunity to perform or even killed like you did to mills, soon you will hear the clarion call and the sharpened knives and stones will be ready , long live the Republic of Akan.
Faanu 12 years ago

I fully agee with you now or never. WITH REGARDS TO Mr Thompsion artice' the least said about the better. I see that he is completely confused about issues. FIRSTLY what on this earth is not risky. If he really cares about th ...
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I fully agee with you now or never. WITH REGARDS TO Mr Thompsion artice' the least said about the better. I see that he is completely confused about issues. FIRSTLY what on this earth is not risky. If he really cares about the country as he claims he should lead the way to encourage our government to pursue this agenda which will eventually help ease the plight our people by providing reliable power to them and to industries so that employment opportunities will be created.
RED-SOKOTO-GUDARI 12 years ago

Ghana truly lacks the ability to have a nuclear energy. No, Our politicians and civil society are too corrupt to be handed with the responsibility of nuclear energy. If we cannot maintain our hydroelectricity how sure are we ...
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Ghana truly lacks the ability to have a nuclear energy. No, Our politicians and civil society are too corrupt to be handed with the responsibility of nuclear energy. If we cannot maintain our hydroelectricity how sure are we that Ghana can handly nuclear energy? No, it should not even be dreamt of, how many times have we nto heard of bombs planted under electricity plants just to sabotage the siting president? we are not politically civilized enough to handle nuclear energy; think of nuclear energy is suicidal in Ghana. Let us rather invest in the sun and the wind and biodegradable waste materials.
Chief J.J. 12 years ago

Faanu I respectfully disagree with you.Nuclear is dangerous. Remember what happened in Japan?
If the west has as much sunshine that we have, I don't think they have used nuclear power.Even now they are trying to go with win ...
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Faanu I respectfully disagree with you.Nuclear is dangerous. Remember what happened in Japan?
If the west has as much sunshine that we have, I don't think they have used nuclear power.Even now they are trying to go with wind turbines.
Please no nuclear.It is just dangerous and we can not maintain it.

benbenlo 12 years ago

Thomson is damn right. faanu think before you dondem. are you really serious by saying that putting up a nuclear plant in ghana is the wisest? come on bro, when was the last time the government mentained the road that leads t ...
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Thomson is damn right. faanu think before you dondem. are you really serious by saying that putting up a nuclear plant in ghana is the wisest? come on bro, when was the last time the government mentained the road that leads to you house in accra let alone in the village? i always say we don't have the culture of mentainance in our society. from the big mansions we build individually to what the government does. put it up, establish it and forget about it.
we never think about mantenance when we are planning. maintenance is costly than building it.
read i 2 dye 12 years ago

a nuclear power plant, will make things easy to produce and get more manufacturers to come in.

a nuclear power plant, will make things easy to produce and get more manufacturers to come in.
Kwasia Sem Kwa! 12 years ago

WILL WE GO FOR LOAN TO BUILD THE NUCLEAR PLANT?

WILL WE GO FOR LOAN TO BUILD THE NUCLEAR PLANT?
Ogobongo 12 years ago

Yeah, right, and the Chinese will build that also. Look at all the crap falling down around your heads now that the Chinks have built. Maybe not a bad thing as Ghana will never pay them anyway. LOL!!!

Yeah, right, and the Chinese will build that also. Look at all the crap falling down around your heads now that the Chinks have built. Maybe not a bad thing as Ghana will never pay them anyway. LOL!!!
Tibaa 12 years ago

At times I am inclined to think Ghana's "development" is a fair-weather construction that could be ruffled by the slightest blow of wind. Why? Because all we do is to imitate the west; from projects to entertainment. Imitatio ...
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At times I am inclined to think Ghana's "development" is a fair-weather construction that could be ruffled by the slightest blow of wind. Why? Because all we do is to imitate the west; from projects to entertainment. Imitation not grounded on fundamentals structured within the socio-politico-economic prerogatives of Ghana is a borrowed nightmare, and therefore deceptive!!!! No wonder we claim to be "developing" but cannot even provide water and other basics of life.
Chief amankwa 12 years ago

These fools and crazy ball head can not think off doing it bcos they busy eating big fufu ,chasing useless school kids and taking upfront bribe..it won work.

These fools and crazy ball head can not think off doing it bcos they busy eating big fufu ,chasing useless school kids and taking upfront bribe..it won work.
Kofi 12 years ago

We can't even handle our plastic waste. Our rivers and streams are being choked with plastic. How on God's earth are we going to handle radioctive waste? You can't be more right!

We can't even handle our plastic waste. Our rivers and streams are being choked with plastic. How on God's earth are we going to handle radioctive waste? You can't be more right!
4 Year Old 12 years ago

We have tons of problems as a nation. Compared to the West, Ghana is a refuse. We have long ways to go if you compare Ghana to Britain or America. The difference is like day and night.

However, we can get somewhere if we ...
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We have tons of problems as a nation. Compared to the West, Ghana is a refuse. We have long ways to go if you compare Ghana to Britain or America. The difference is like day and night.

However, we can get somewhere if we begin somewhere and with something. America/ the West keep improving on what the got wrong some years back and now the can talk of advancement.

Ghana has a great potential to becoming a great nation with great capabilities provided we can explore the opportunities available to us without fear.

Nuclear Energy is sustainable. We have the men (Physicists) or manpower to take it up. The technology is exportable from other nations provided with stick to the international requirements towards energy development. If that remains our sole goal, we can do it. It would become a problem if our mind is to process towards achieving nuclear bomb. Other than that, we should be fine.
Asikyire 12 years ago

Please first built toilets for the people before you think about that- Sua tra aa kwa!!!

Please first built toilets for the people before you think about that- Sua tra aa kwa!!!
princewilly@ymail.com 12 years ago

A guy was seated next to a 10-year-old girl on an airplane. Being bored, he turned to the girl and said, "Let's talk. I've heard that flights go quicker if you strike up a conversation with your fellow passenger."

The girl ...
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A guy was seated next to a 10-year-old girl on an airplane. Being bored, he turned to the girl and said, "Let's talk. I've heard that flights go quicker if you strike up a conversation with your fellow passenger."

The girl, who was reading a book, closed it slowly and said to the guy, "What would you like to talk about?"

Oh, I don't know," said the guy. "How about nuclear power?"

"OK," she said. "That could be an interesting topic. But let me ask you a question first. A horse, a cow and a deer all eat the same stuff... grass. Yet a deer excretes little pellets, while a cow turns out a flat patty, and a horse produces clumps of dried grass. Why do you suppose that is?"

The guy thought about it and said, "Hmmm, I have no idea."

To which the girl replied, "Do you really feel qualified to discuss nuclear power when you don't know shit?"

Lorgo Ligri 12 years ago

Your 10-year old girl has more brains than the greedy nation reckers and bribe takers who want to kill all Ghanaians with nuclear waste. We can't even clean the streets of Accra our capital, and you talking about maintaining ...
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Your 10-year old girl has more brains than the greedy nation reckers and bribe takers who want to kill all Ghanaians with nuclear waste. We can't even clean the streets of Accra our capital, and you talking about maintaining and properly storing nuclear SHIT. Let the people have a referendum on this and not the rich few who will do anything for a buck.
KWABENA OHEMENG,LONDON 12 years ago

I will even go further to suggest that Africa should have its own nuclear deterrent umbrella to discourage those nations with nuclear bombs from threatening us with them.We live in a very unpredictable world in which the domi ...
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I will even go further to suggest that Africa should have its own nuclear deterrent umbrella to discourage those nations with nuclear bombs from threatening us with them.We live in a very unpredictable world in which the domination of the world and its resources has become the dominant aim of certain nuclear bomb wielding nations.Africa certainly needs the nuclear bomb as a deterrent.
suleiman Abdul salam 12 years ago

My brother there is difference between nuclear energy and nuclear weapons ok. The fuel used in nuclear power plants is only 5% enriched uranium, in nuclear weapons the uranium is 95% enriched. Therefore the uranium fuel for p ...
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My brother there is difference between nuclear energy and nuclear weapons ok. The fuel used in nuclear power plants is only 5% enriched uranium, in nuclear weapons the uranium is 95% enriched. Therefore the uranium fuel for power plants cannot be used to make nuclear weapons. Come again feeble thinker.
Chief J.J. 12 years ago

Suleiman do you remember Japan?Nuclear is nuclear just as a baby snake is still a snake. Period.

Suleiman do you remember Japan?Nuclear is nuclear just as a baby snake is still a snake. Period.
KWABENA OHEMENG,LONDON 12 years ago

Suleiman,i am not intertested in your so-called nuclear energy for power.I am also advocating for nuclear energy for military purposes which Africa badly needs as a deterrent against external military aggression.To put it pla ...
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Suleiman,i am not intertested in your so-called nuclear energy for power.I am also advocating for nuclear energy for military purposes which Africa badly needs as a deterrent against external military aggression.To put it plainly i want Africa to have a military nuclear umbrella which will deter external agression against the continent.I do not care whether you agree with me or not.
FRANK 12 years ago

Suleiman are you naive? The man is talking about africa having a nuclear bomb.He is not interested about nuclear energy for power.period!!

Suleiman are you naive? The man is talking about africa having a nuclear bomb.He is not interested about nuclear energy for power.period!!
OMANI YE DOM 12 years ago

Aaah? Suleiman,so you are calling other people with different opinions
feeble minded? What of you who think
he knows much but ending up not knowing anything?
Let me tell you,if majority of Americans can have their own wa ...
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Aaah? Suleiman,so you are calling other people with different opinions
feeble minded? What of you who think
he knows much but ending up not knowing anything?
Let me tell you,if majority of Americans can have their own way,they might have vote to scrap against Nuclear plants in that country. Do you really know the risk involved running a nuclear reactor? Above all we do not have the expertise to even,man it. As a long term business it is good but for short term it is dangerous. Let us put on our thinking caps first before carrying out this nuclear plant business.
Real Black Man 12 years ago

Yes for nuclear bomb to defend africa but no as fuel which could be very dangerous.

Yes for nuclear bomb to defend africa but no as fuel which could be very dangerous.
suleiman Abdul salam 12 years ago

Hahahaaa there is a saying that “Only a weak mind seeks ultimate answers” It’s only dullard dissenter NPP surporter like you who will come up with a view that Ghana should not go in for nuclear power simply because of ...
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Hahahaaa there is a saying that “Only a weak mind seeks ultimate answers” It’s only dullard dissenter NPP surporter like you who will come up with a view that Ghana should not go in for nuclear power simply because of maintainers culture. Come again my brother think critically.
Truth Investigator 12 years ago

Very good and wise article...i hope that those incompetent,short-sighted politicians advocating nuclear energy and GMOs will read this article and take heed.My impression is that Ghana is being run by politicians who do not k ...
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Very good and wise article...i hope that those incompetent,short-sighted politicians advocating nuclear energy and GMOs will read this article and take heed.My impression is that Ghana is being run by politicians who do not know what they are about.They are only interested in making money for themselves from public funds instead of having the welfare of ghanaians at heart.
They should concentrate on solar energy as we have abundance of sunshine,organic farming....if they need any advice they can check out the "Songhai Project" which is an example for Africa, and so many more.

Hazor 12 years ago

Without knowledge or know-how in nuclear technology out of perjudice Kofi Thompson has posted most ignorant article on subject he has know idea about what he is taking about.First of all,his head line "don't allow nuclear po ...
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Without knowledge or know-how in nuclear technology out of perjudice Kofi Thompson has posted most ignorant article on subject he has know idea about what he is taking about.First of all,his head line "don't allow nuclear power plants in Ghana"indicate his illiteracy of nuclear existance in Ghana.Kwame Nkrumah built a nuclear plant for both power and medical and drugs research purposes.Nuclear plant has existed on Ghana soil for over 50years,no radiation leakages,no expose to toxic waste.What prove did Kofi Thompson has that he knew how unclear plant built and how it work so they can't mentain it.Kofi Thompson kindly appologies to Ghana for being ignorant and have no idea nuclear plant has been on Ghana soil for 50years without any accident or treat of radiation leaks.
suleiman Abdul salam 12 years ago

Absolutely you are right my brother this kofi Thompson guy have no clue when it comes to nuclear power.

Absolutely you are right my brother this kofi Thompson guy have no clue when it comes to nuclear power.
KOJOVI 12 years ago

ALL SHOULD BE BUILD IN THE NORTH TO CREAT JOBS THERE.

ALL SHOULD BE BUILD IN THE NORTH TO CREAT JOBS THERE.
KOJOVI 12 years ago

WE'LL BUILD ALL IN THE NORTH TO CREAT JOBS THERE.

WE'LL BUILD ALL IN THE NORTH TO CREAT JOBS THERE.
Big Joe - Belaruss, Russia, Ukraine 12 years ago

in this time when principalities and rulers japan ,russia,ukraine,belarus, germany,france,america to name a few are trimming away nuclear energy... due to its devastating consequences nuclear has engulfed ....Ghana is also is ...
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in this time when principalities and rulers japan ,russia,ukraine,belarus, germany,france,america to name a few are trimming away nuclear energy... due to its devastating consequences nuclear has engulfed ....Ghana is also is voicing , resurfacing to generate nuclear rector ...By the way has Ghana ATOMIC ENEGRY or whatever may be called confronted IAEA with any proposal to develop NUCLEAR RECTOR in GHANA ? What of maintenance culture by going NUCLEAR ? Better we practise our home work with sucess before ever tempting NUCLEAR .Our local engineers can;t even shoulder Akosombo, Kpong Power Generators....its pitiful hell .
Ask from disaster victims that are ven faaaaaaaaar advanced than Ghana. The Ukrainians, Russians,Poles,Azeris, Germans,Japanese recently rocked by "TSUNAMI ".....and even if nuclear is developed .. what factories will benefits ? With Ghanaians inclining to CHINA, INDIA,FOREIGN MADE CONSUMER GOODS .....and shelving MADE IN GHANA GOODS ... and jeopardizing and deficiting home made GHANA MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES to the alter of bankrupt.... what service will nuclear offer to Ghanaians in the end?
TSUNAMI TO HIT GHANA. NUCLEAR IS DISASTER..BETTER BURY NUCLEAR NOTION.
suleiman Abdul salam 12 years ago

My brother how many people were dead due to due to the devastated incidence you have mention? For example, as an integral part of the U.S. energy mix, nuclear energy is a secure energy source that the nation can depend on. Un ...
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My brother how many people were dead due to due to the devastated incidence you have mention? For example, as an integral part of the U.S. energy mix, nuclear energy is a secure energy source that the nation can depend on. Unlike some other energy sources, nuclear energy is not subject to unreliable weather or climate conditions, unpredictable cost fluctuations, or dependence on foreign suppliers. In fact, nuclear energy is a strong domestic as well as international industry, with extensive fuel supply sources. Nuclear power plants are large units that run for extended periods. They help supply the necessary level of electricity, or "baseload generation," for the electricity transmission network, or "grid," to operate. U.S. nuclear power plants are a key element in the stability of for electrical grid. It’s only shallow minded who will kick against nuclear power.
Godwin 12 years ago

Nuclear plant for generation of high current is needed to move Ghana to a better income status. Ghanaians would have more energy for operating their businesses. This active jobs would put more money into their pockets.

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Nuclear plant for generation of high current is needed to move Ghana to a better income status. Ghanaians would have more energy for operating their businesses. This active jobs would put more money into their pockets.

New generation of Nuclear plant now exist. They are more safer to run than the old types.

Ghana is more than ready to manage nuclear power plant. Professionals from Ghana Atomic Energy have been managing Nuclear Reactor for the past 50 years without accidents. They can detect and forestall any future accidents. I have confident in GAEC because they have knowledge and skills required to take Ghana to a solid energy level needed for industrialization.

GAEC has installed quality Controlled Mechanisms for reducing workers safety and health hazards. Definitely GAEC workers are apt to the task of providing peaceful application of nuclear energy. We hope to provide more services to Ghanaians and the sub-region when given the chance to have the nuclear power plant for commercial purposes.

Kofi Thompson should be encouraged to pay visit to GAEC premises to learn more about safety measures put in place to prevent accidents. It would definitely remove all doubts from his mined. Ignorant is a disease. Please Thompson feed your mind.
EZEKIEL 12 years ago

Please, those who have NO IDEA as to WHAT NUCLEAR REACTOR for Energy is ALL ABOUT should KEEP QUIET!
Some think it is like constructing a KVIP ! It sounds good BUT LET'S be frank....WE CANNOT MANAGE IT YET! We can't BALANCE ...
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Please, those who have NO IDEA as to WHAT NUCLEAR REACTOR for Energy is ALL ABOUT should KEEP QUIET!
Some think it is like constructing a KVIP ! It sounds good BUT LET'S be frank....WE CANNOT MANAGE IT YET! We can't BALANCE our National Budget and you take a Loan to buy Uran for your Reactor ?? Forget it!!
suleiman Abdul salam 12 years ago

Lithuania has (Ignalina nuclear plant 1, Ignalina nuclear plant 2) Armenia has two nuclear power plant (Armenia 15 Armenia 25 ) and Kazakhstan has Shevchenko6 nuclear power plant. If such countries can maintain it why ...
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Lithuania has (Ignalina nuclear plant 1, Ignalina nuclear plant 2) Armenia has two nuclear power plant (Armenia 15 Armenia 25 ) and Kazakhstan has Shevchenko6 nuclear power plant. If such countries can maintain it why not Ghana?
EZEKIEL 12 years ago

DON'T FORGET it was during the USSR time that they were built.I'm NOT sure how,but if MANAGING ANYTHING SERIOUS in Ghana is ANY STANDARD to go by, then FORGET IT.
Let your Grand Children take ANOTHER SWIPE at the idea!!!

DON'T FORGET it was during the USSR time that they were built.I'm NOT sure how,but if MANAGING ANYTHING SERIOUS in Ghana is ANY STANDARD to go by, then FORGET IT.
Let your Grand Children take ANOTHER SWIPE at the idea!!!
suleiman Abdul salam 12 years ago

Nuclear energy has perhaps the lowest impact on the environment, including water, land, habitat, species, and air resources. Nuclear energy is the most eco-efficient of all energy sources because it produces the most electric ...
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Nuclear energy has perhaps the lowest impact on the environment, including water, land, habitat, species, and air resources. Nuclear energy is the most eco-efficient of all energy sources because it produces the most electricity relative to its environmental impact. So what kind of maintainers are you talking about? Come again my brother Ghana need nuclear power ok.
Kretz D - Beantown 12 years ago

Okay fine. Tell Mahama to build it in the Northern region.

Okay fine. Tell Mahama to build it in the Northern region.
Kretz D - Beantown 12 years ago

I agree, please don't allow nuclear power plant in Ghana because Ghanaian are by nature not safety minded people. Our culture and mentality are backward that nuclear power plant will end up killing all of us, we will not be a ...
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I agree, please don't allow nuclear power plant in Ghana because Ghanaian are by nature not safety minded people. Our culture and mentality are backward that nuclear power plant will end up killing all of us, we will not be able to keep and maintain safety precautions properly to run the plant. Ghana is a small country, we can develop and expand our hydro and thermal plants and we will be fine.
suleiman Abdul salam 12 years ago

The world's worst nuclear power accident occurred at the Chernobyl nuclear plant in the Ukraine on April 25, 1986. only 30 people were killed immediately when a nuclear reactor exploded. Do you know how many people did road a ...
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The world's worst nuclear power accident occurred at the Chernobyl nuclear plant in the Ukraine on April 25, 1986. only 30 people were killed immediately when a nuclear reactor exploded. Do you know how many people did road accident kills daily? Come on my brother Ghana need nuclear if only we want to develop.
American 12 years ago

It took 500000 Red Army reservists and 7% of USSR's GDP to bring Chernobyl under control. Does Ghana have the resources to manage an accident of that scale if one occurs there?

It took 500000 Red Army reservists and 7% of USSR's GDP to bring Chernobyl under control. Does Ghana have the resources to manage an accident of that scale if one occurs there?
suleiman Abdul salam 12 years ago

The question is how many people die? And what cause the accident? How many Chernobyl has happened after 1986? Nuclear power is save and Ghana need it.

The question is how many people die? And what cause the accident? How many Chernobyl has happened after 1986? Nuclear power is save and Ghana need it.
KOJOVI 12 years ago

WE'LL BUILD ALL IN THE NORTH TO CREAT JOBS FOR THE NORTHNERS.

WE'LL BUILD ALL IN THE NORTH TO CREAT JOBS FOR THE NORTHNERS.
Omanbapa Osei Oy3ade3yie 12 years ago

Do you know the number of chilren who were born disabled after their mums were exposed to the radiation : over 1000?

Do you know that after the Chernobyl accident, the entire own is dead - because no person can ever survi ...
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Do you know the number of chilren who were born disabled after their mums were exposed to the radiation : over 1000?

Do you know that after the Chernobyl accident, the entire own is dead - because no person can ever survive there?

Do you know that after the radiation the entire atmosphere in Europe was full full radiation to the extent we could eat salad and other vegetables that grow in the open air?

I was a student then in Europe and can only tell to shup your damn mouth up, because you do not have slightest clue about the dangers of nuclear plants.
Accra Resident 12 years ago

Thermal with renewable energy to supplement it is the sensible way forward to solve our energy forward. Nuclear will be a disaster (pun intended).

Thermal with renewable energy to supplement it is the sensible way forward to solve our energy forward. Nuclear will be a disaster (pun intended).
Dr. Mensah-Bonsu 12 years ago

Dear Mr. Thompson

You have hit the nail on the head. Those advocating for nuclear power have either no clue of the consequences of a meltdown, no clue of the history of such power plants or just don't care, except, they ca ...
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Dear Mr. Thompson

You have hit the nail on the head. Those advocating for nuclear power have either no clue of the consequences of a meltdown, no clue of the history of such power plants or just don't care, except, they care only for their pockets. Thank you for re-starting this conversation.
suleiman Abdul salam 12 years ago

How many people die in all nuclear meltdown that occued? as compere to road accident in Ghana. are you saying that we should use cars again simply becuase road accident kill people? my brother come again.

How many people die in all nuclear meltdown that occued? as compere to road accident in Ghana. are you saying that we should use cars again simply becuase road accident kill people? my brother come again.
KOJOVI 12 years ago

ALL SHOULD BE BUILD IN THE NORTH TO CREAT JOBS FOR THE NORTHNERS.

ALL SHOULD BE BUILD IN THE NORTH TO CREAT JOBS FOR THE NORTHNERS.
Omanbapa Osei Oy3ade3yie 12 years ago

Have you ever considered the calibre and dedication of engineers that maintain those nukes in the advanced nations? The fact is that the dangers have been minimized because only the best and dedicated patroitic engineers will ...
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Have you ever considered the calibre and dedication of engineers that maintain those nukes in the advanced nations? The fact is that the dangers have been minimized because only the best and dedicated patroitic engineers will be allowed to work at such nuclear plants.

Like K Thopson mentioned, consider an NPP engineer working at such a plant when NDC is in power and vice-versa .... I rest may case.
princewilly@ymail.com 12 years ago

A guy was seated next to a 10-year-old girl on an airplane. Being bored, he turned to the girl and said, "Let's talk. I've heard that flights go quicker if you strike up a conversation with your fellow passenger."

The girl ...
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A guy was seated next to a 10-year-old girl on an airplane. Being bored, he turned to the girl and said, "Let's talk. I've heard that flights go quicker if you strike up a conversation with your fellow passenger."

The girl, who was reading a book, closed it slowly and said to the guy, "What would you like to talk about?"

Oh, I don't know," said the guy. "How about nuclear power?"

"OK," she said. "That could be an interesting topic. But let me ask you a question first. A horse, a cow and a deer all eat the same stuff... grass. Yet a deer excretes little pellets, while a cow turns out a flat patty, and a horse produces clumps of dried grass. Why do you suppose that is?"

The guy thought about it and said, "Hmmm, I have no idea."

To which the girl replied, "Do you really feel qualified to discuss nuclear power when you don't know shit?"
Yeboah, Efo 12 years ago

A clap for you Princewilly

A clap for you Princewilly
Alhaji 12 years ago

Kofi you are really wonderful i am glad we still have thinkers in ghana.Look Bros Germany is going round with its nuclear waste for more than 15yrs looking for a dumping place so you can imagine , what our future generation w ...
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Kofi you are really wonderful i am glad we still have thinkers in ghana.Look Bros Germany is going round with its nuclear waste for more than 15yrs looking for a dumping place so you can imagine , what our future generation will think about us been their forefathers.I am sorry for this bounch of stupid legislators calling themselfs MPs all of them are only there to show off,very pittefull indeed.
shamu 12 years ago

Please we do not comment on certain things just for the sake of knowing English, rather want a sensible and vibrant idea.

Please we do not comment on certain things just for the sake of knowing English, rather want a sensible and vibrant idea.
suleiman Abdul salam 12 years ago

This kofi guy has nothing tangible against nuclear power other than luck of maintenances culture in Ghana. His article is weak with no substances.

This kofi guy has nothing tangible against nuclear power other than luck of maintenances culture in Ghana. His article is weak with no substances.
Yeboah, Efo 12 years ago

Very very weak and porous.

Very very weak and porous.
KD 12 years ago

HE DOES NOT UNDERSTAND HOW NUCLEAR POWER WORKS.

HE DOES NOT UNDERSTAND HOW NUCLEAR POWER WORKS.
Brainy Guy 12 years ago

Teach us then!

Teach us then!
Robert 12 years ago

The one who wrote this article has shown that he is completely naive of what goes into nuclear power plant operations and management. I will the author of the piece to go to the appropriate quarters for education and guidance ...
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The one who wrote this article has shown that he is completely naive of what goes into nuclear power plant operations and management. I will the author of the piece to go to the appropriate quarters for education and guidance. Linking political sabotage was rather an unfortunate scenario.
Nii Lante Okunka 12 years ago

If anyone needs a nuclear education,it's you Robert.You may bury your head in sand and pretend all is well with our country but just take a good look around and it'll not be far fetched for you to discern that a country that ...
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If anyone needs a nuclear education,it's you Robert.You may bury your head in sand and pretend all is well with our country but just take a good look around and it'll not be far fetched for you to discern that a country that cannot remove filth and trash from its capital can be trusted to maintain a nuclear plant.
We are a maintenance averse nation.We build and allow it to degenerate for lack of simple maintenance.How on earth are we going to risk the lives of many by even thinking of adding nuclear power to our national grid.We can even clean our gutters,for crying out loud.
Ghana is located right on the equator and so we get the brunt of the sun's power.Why don't we harness it.There are nations in some parts of the world who heat and cool their homes, offices and industrial plants with a fraction of the solar energy that's all around us in Ghana.Why can't our leadership pursue a comprehensive policy of a complimentary solar energy production to alleviate the perennial shortages of electricity,huh?
Kudos,Mr Thompson,you are a lonely voice in the wilderness but I promise to join you 'cos your contribution to this warning against this national suicide should be well heeded to or else we'll all perish.
Vodoo Xebieso 12 years ago

Kofi, apart from Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana never had any president totally committed to the county's cause. Just get it straight that he was not stupid when he went ahead with the Akosombo Dam, other development projects plus ...
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Kofi, apart from Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana never had any president totally committed to the county's cause. Just get it straight that he was not stupid when he went ahead with the Akosombo Dam, other development projects plus the Kwabenya Nuclear Project which was abandoned after his overthrow.

The benefits of nuclear energy outweigh the disadvantages. That's just one thing I want you to understand.
RINGO 12 years ago

There is overwhelming evidence that the BLACKMAN is too irresponsible and too corrupt to be entrusted with a nuclear project.Nkrumah had the foresight but Africans,for that matter Ghanaians are too irresponsible and corrupt.F ...
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There is overwhelming evidence that the BLACKMAN is too irresponsible and too corrupt to be entrusted with a nuclear project.Nkrumah had the foresight but Africans,for that matter Ghanaians are too irresponsible and corrupt.Fifty six years of independence? It's a SHAME
Chief J.J. 12 years ago

Kofi Thompson we need more brainy and patriotic people like you.
No nuclear. Period.God has given us enough sun,wind and the sea, let us harness those for environmentally safe source of energy.
Anyone advocating for nuclear ...
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Kofi Thompson we need more brainy and patriotic people like you.
No nuclear. Period.God has given us enough sun,wind and the sea, let us harness those for environmentally safe source of energy.
Anyone advocating for nuclear power plant is not thinking deep.
Ghana and our habits are not conducive for nuclear anything. We are not good at maintenance.
Please solar or wind source of energy it is clean and cheaper in the long run.
Well said Kofi Thompson, well said.
AMARIYA 12 years ago

VALCO, TOR, Roads, Hospitals and even more more infrastrure are woefully maintained. How can to Ghana,maintain a nuclear facility?

Infact our neighbouring countries should not allow us. In our present time, we can only ha ...
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VALCO, TOR, Roads, Hospitals and even more more infrastrure are woefully maintained. How can to Ghana,maintain a nuclear facility?

Infact our neighbouring countries should not allow us. In our present time, we can only have a commercial nuclear reactor if only the government has no hands on its maintence operation.
peace 12 years ago

people like this fear to dream big

people like this fear to dream big
Asikyire 12 years ago

You can dream big, but don't dream stupid

You can dream big, but don't dream stupid
MUGU 12 years ago

Because we will die so we should not sleep.If risks are not taken then we cannot progress.

Because we will die so we should not sleep.If risks are not taken then we cannot progress.
Eric 12 years ago

You don't know what you are talking about. It's people like you the main reason why innovation is stiffled in Ghana. Your thinking is partly a cause of the "dum so dum so" era.

You don't know what you are talking about. It's people like you the main reason why innovation is stiffled in Ghana. Your thinking is partly a cause of the "dum so dum so" era.
Hawk De Saint 12 years ago

There is a great deal about this. Our government can invest a little less than one billion dollars to build a Hydrodam which can provide about 2500Megawatts of electricity. This can solve all our energy problem and make us th ...
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There is a great deal about this. Our government can invest a little less than one billion dollars to build a Hydrodam which can provide about 2500Megawatts of electricity. This can solve all our energy problem and make us the number exporter of salt for the crude oil industries. John Mahaman must show leadership. I have never begged any politician to be a politician especially John mahama. I want to see leadership not cheap talk
peace 12 years ago

the writer is exhibiting his cowardice. this article actually lacks breadth. because accident happened somewhere we should not even dream of nuclear energy.

the writer is exhibiting his cowardice. this article actually lacks breadth. because accident happened somewhere we should not even dream of nuclear energy.
Ampong-Kyei 12 years ago

Good Articles and must be put to test...
Ghana need people like you to develop the nation for it future generation.
It will be my greatest wish if the president and his government could discuss this article wise talk.

Good Articles and must be put to test...
Ghana need people like you to develop the nation for it future generation.
It will be my greatest wish if the president and his government could discuss this article wise talk.
Ishmael usa 12 years ago

Too corrupt to have nuclear.

Too corrupt to have nuclear.
Ishmael usa 12 years ago

Fix the courts,police first.

Fix the courts,police first.
richard 12 years ago

i am not sure the writer has informed himself very well about nuclear energy.
1. you make no concrete argument as why nuclear energy is bad
2. most of the accusations against nuclear energy are not backed by evidence. and ...
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i am not sure the writer has informed himself very well about nuclear energy.
1. you make no concrete argument as why nuclear energy is bad
2. most of the accusations against nuclear energy are not backed by evidence. and i am a s´researcher and scientist. its mainly out of fear and cowardice.
3. renewable sources of energy is much more expensive and requires much more techniology and capital we havent gotten there yet.
4. every developed country derives its energy from nuclear power so what are you guys saying.
5. someone talked of a nuclear meltdown, lets talk about the places where there have been nuclear meltdown have you heard or compared the statistics of its effects to areas where there are no nuclear power generators? lets not just speculate. Nuclear is the way forward at least for now.
Hear it Clear 12 years ago

Which planet are you coming from? And what don't you understand about the points raised by Mr. Thompson? Where were you when the Tsunami hit Japan who is one of the leaders in nuclear technology? We all know the effect is sti ...
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Which planet are you coming from? And what don't you understand about the points raised by Mr. Thompson? Where were you when the Tsunami hit Japan who is one of the leaders in nuclear technology? We all know the effect is still with them till today. If Japan of all its advancement and wealth is finding it difficult to deal with it, what makes you think Ghana, who does not have the tech. Know-how, ill prepared, corrupt culture; who will cut conners and compromise safety and quality could keep up with such a high cost of maintenance in the future. My brother, let's be real!
Hear it Clear 12 years ago

Mr. Thompson made it all clear, and no better way to put it. Prez Mahama should think about these points raised by Mr. Thompson before drugging Ghana into a trouble that would linger for thousands of years. Prez should watch ...
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Mr. Thompson made it all clear, and no better way to put it. Prez Mahama should think about these points raised by Mr. Thompson before drugging Ghana into a trouble that would linger for thousands of years. Prez should watch out for these Profitiers who are only moltivated by profit and not the good interest of Ghanaians.
Brainy Guy 12 years ago

I would support the building of a nuclear plant in Ghana if it is going to be designed, constructed and managed by Ghanaians themselves. Until then, let's concentrate on what we can afford in terms of human and fiscal abiliti ...
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I would support the building of a nuclear plant in Ghana if it is going to be designed, constructed and managed by Ghanaians themselves. Until then, let's concentrate on what we can afford in terms of human and fiscal abilities.
Glanduk, Surrey 12 years ago

Though NOT the only solution I agree with you that it is the next best option for Ghana now.

Prez Kufuor, after long deliberations, set up the Prof. Adzei Bekoe Committee to advise the Govt on the Nuclear option.
The Com ...
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Though NOT the only solution I agree with you that it is the next best option for Ghana now.

Prez Kufuor, after long deliberations, set up the Prof. Adzei Bekoe Committee to advise the Govt on the Nuclear option.
The Committee recommended that Ghana ready itself to instal Nuclear Energy capacity by 2018!

Following from that, the School of Nuclear and Allied Sciences, affiliated to the University of Ghana, was set up at Kwabenya. This was to prepare by producing the requisite human resource base to man such a facility!The NPP Govt was preparing to set up a Nuclear energy plant when it lost power.

The cost of a Nuclear plant, the capacity of the Bui dam, is not more expensive than constructing the dam.

The Nuclear energy plant is a neater and cheap source of energy. It is not as dangerous as people have been made to believe! Through out history, since its inception, there has been only three Nuclear reactor accidents!!

The NDC should call for the Prof. AdzeI Bekoe Committee Report, and be supported to pursue this agenda.
Let us eschew all cynicism and prepare appropriately.
Kwame Sulemana 12 years ago

Do you actually believe a country as wretched and disorganised like Ghana would be allowed to operate a nuclear power plant?

Your article is an academic exercise at best. You don't have an idea what it takes to operate a n ...
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Do you actually believe a country as wretched and disorganised like Ghana would be allowed to operate a nuclear power plant?

Your article is an academic exercise at best. You don't have an idea what it takes to operate a nuclear power plant.

Fool!

Kwame
Yeboah, Efo 12 years ago

I don't know if Kofi Thompson is a nuclear energy expert, because we've been operating nuke in Ghana since independence at the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission, with world-class nuclear scientist and experts manning the place. ...
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I don't know if Kofi Thompson is a nuclear energy expert, because we've been operating nuke in Ghana since independence at the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission, with world-class nuclear scientist and experts manning the place. Listen to Dr Kwame Nkrumah's speech on independence day, and you will realize he was ahead of people like you because he mentioned nuclear energy back then, because he was very optimistic, and knew the economic, social and health benefits of nuclear energy out weighs the negative/risk. We use nuclear medicine in our hospitals and generate nuke waste but have you ever heard of a single nuclear accident happening in Ghana? Its because our experts are good. Moreover, President Kufuor in his bid to find lasting solutions to our energy/electricity problem, applied to IAEA to establish nuke plant in Ghana. The application was far advanced but Prof Mills discontinued with the proposal because he was not ready to tackle our energy problems. Check IAEA if licenses are granted to just any country. He went ahead to establish a department at Legon/GAEC to train more experts as part of the requirements to handle the industry, because its a pre-requisite even before the license is granted by IAEA, and so I see no point in this story. It takes visionaries to go nuclear, because it involves a lot of leadership and a big heart. You have not also told us if renewable/solar energy is enough to power a single manufacturing industry. Check and see if any western country developed using solar/renewables. Its just an after-thought. We need clean, cheap readily available energy to attract investors to our country to create the necessary investments and the jobs we've been crying for, otherwise, we should forget about industrialization. All I can say is the black man is always seeing the glass as half empty and not half full. One thing you may not be aware of is that, 21 century nuclear plants are handy, robust and very different and can withstand what happened in Japan. Moreover, Ghana is not an earthquake prone zone. Those plants which couldn't stand the severe earth quake in Japan are over 50 years old, and the technology is also very old.
I used to have the same mentality until I decided to pursue graduate studies in nuclear energy law and policy and have since had a change of mind based on knowledge because I was very ignorant.
Prof Lungu 12 years ago

READ: ".... no nation that lacks a maintenance culture, and whose people are unable to manage even the relatively simple task of the disposal of household and industrial waste, should ever contemplate building nuclear power p ...
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READ: ".... no nation that lacks a maintenance culture, and whose people are unable to manage even the relatively simple task of the disposal of household and industrial waste, should ever contemplate building nuclear power plants..."

OUR COMMENT: Ha!
M Owusu 12 years ago

The author has expressed his concerns which include cost ineffectiveness, potential env'tal hazard, corruption, sabotage and poor management. I think Kofi needs education on nuclear power option to refine his thinking. The ex ...
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The author has expressed his concerns which include cost ineffectiveness, potential env'tal hazard, corruption, sabotage and poor management. I think Kofi needs education on nuclear power option to refine his thinking. The experts can be found at Gh Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC). Akosombo dam was constructed over 50 yrs ago to operate efficiently for 50 yrs. History has it that other people like Kofi argued against it.
Already, nuclear power n radiation technology research n dev't, training, management n in fact capacity building is on-going at GAEC. I counter argue that, economically nuclear power is capital intensive at the construction phase but cost effective at operational phase; nuclear waste is radioactive n health n safety practices are observed strictly; corruption can be eschewed by real professional (workers), finally, sabotage is guided by national n international treaties n conventions gov't has endorsed.
In this new era, contemplating nuclear n acting nuclear is the best option.
Yeboah, Efo 12 years ago

Thanks so much M Owusu.

Thanks so much M Owusu.
Misguided Patriot 12 years ago

Mr. Thompson,
Your ideas are laudable but in making your case you based your arguments on very wrong premises. Our first president was a visionary. He saw what we're seeing today and started the Atomic Energy Commission. Wi ...
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Mr. Thompson,
Your ideas are laudable but in making your case you based your arguments on very wrong premises. Our first president was a visionary. He saw what we're seeing today and started the Atomic Energy Commission. Wind and solar can contribute to easing the immediate problems but what about 50 years down the line? Do we want to progress into a manufacturing nation? Where will the energy for full industrialisation come from? Ghana has worked with the IAEA for decades and the safeguards will be in place. As for corruption, it's everywhere, including the US of A. It's how as a nation, we push our priorities.
Ruthman 12 years ago

We leave in a 21th century sufficient energy is what drives the growth economic and development of our time. Do not compare other countries with us, we have come a long way to have this idea . Developing a nation does not fu ...
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We leave in a 21th century sufficient energy is what drives the growth economic and development of our time. Do not compare other countries with us, we have come a long way to have this idea . Developing a nation does not function with strong power. Think about it for a munite.
Kwaku Apau 12 years ago

Apparently Mr Thompson is ignorant of the fact that Ghana has been operating a nuclear research reactor using high enriched uranium (HEU, bomb grade) for the past eighteen years without one single (mini-mini-minor) incident!! ...
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Apparently Mr Thompson is ignorant of the fact that Ghana has been operating a nuclear research reactor using high enriched uranium (HEU, bomb grade) for the past eighteen years without one single (mini-mini-minor) incident!!! It is being run by Ghanaians not Europeans!!! Ghana can also sign an agreement with the plant provider to retrieve the spent fuel. It is also rather ridiculous to say that we should not do something because someone unknown will sabotage it!!! Has someone sabotaged the Akosomo Dam, or the Tema Rifenery, etc. etc..?? The energy problem is what we call "BASE LOAD", something renewables cannot supply, you will have cloudy, rainy days, windless days, etc. Do you shut down the factory until the sun comes back up or the wind starts blowing again??

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