Kotoka Airport faces closure over $2m debt

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NII LARTEY NARTEY 12 years ago

Ghana under the unscrupulously STX John Mahama is sinking and getting wrecked as if we are on a rough sea. Nothing seems to work right here any more. Why? is the country seriously under some spell unredeemable curse or what.
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Ghana under the unscrupulously STX John Mahama is sinking and getting wrecked as if we are on a rough sea. Nothing seems to work right here any more. Why? is the country seriously under some spell unredeemable curse or what.

We must spiritually look into how Atta Mills died and why the surprise digging of 9 graves on the orders of the "woyomenized" criminally NDC gangsters.

Sending the entire pastors from Ghana to Jerusalem will not solve the problem. The stinking social and bloody spiritual curse is right here in Ghana which eventually becoming a dead nation where nothing works right.

Get rid of these incompetently headless criminal crooks before the country is wrecked beyond recovery.
WISE-TALK, UK 12 years ago

wow thats sound so sweet,where do always comment here bla bla bla bla?ghana on free fall hahahahahahahahahaha.

wow thats sound so sweet,where do always comment here bla bla bla bla?ghana on free fall hahahahahahahahahaha.
ZAMIA N22 LONDON 12 years ago

HAHAHAHAAAAA, THIS SOUNDS GOOD, I MEAN TOO GOOD. THE CORRUPT IMMIGRATION OFFICERS WILL NO LONGER FORCEFULLY TAKE OUR MONEY AND GOODS.
HOPE THE NEXT WILL BE TEMA AND TAKORADI HARBOURS TO ENABLE GHANA TO RAN AROUND LIKE A HEA ...
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HAHAHAHAAAAA, THIS SOUNDS GOOD, I MEAN TOO GOOD. THE CORRUPT IMMIGRATION OFFICERS WILL NO LONGER FORCEFULLY TAKE OUR MONEY AND GOODS.
HOPE THE NEXT WILL BE TEMA AND TAKORADI HARBOURS TO ENABLE GHANA TO RAN AROUND LIKE A HEADLESS CHICKEN. FOOLISH IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOM OFFICERS CHOPPING NYAFU NYAFU!!
kolo 12 years ago

ghana must change to communist state and let ghana government be in charge of everything in the country. this sounds a bit funny.. who owns the airport? individuals or the government? why hold airport responsible for non-paym ...
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ghana must change to communist state and let ghana government be in charge of everything in the country. this sounds a bit funny.. who owns the airport? individuals or the government? why hold airport responsible for non-payment of bills? rather query the ghana government
AARDVARK 12 years ago

When he leaves, will Bill have to take a tro-tro to Lome?

When he leaves, will Bill have to take a tro-tro to Lome?
YOYO 12 years ago

PUT THESE THIEVES OUT OF WORK

PUT THESE THIEVES OUT OF WORK
ROMANO 12 years ago

YOUR MOTHER SHOULD HAVE ABORTED YOU.YOU ARE JUST A NUISANCE ON GHANAWEB.IS YOUR MAMA A BI-SEXUAL ?

YOUR MOTHER SHOULD HAVE ABORTED YOU.YOU ARE JUST A NUISANCE ON GHANAWEB.IS YOUR MAMA A BI-SEXUAL ?
Vuvuzela 12 years ago

I am appealing to President Mahama to step up efforts to stop corruption as it will generate enough funds to effect salary increases and pay debt.

The president must show muscles, act swiftly, and stay focused on action sc ...
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I am appealing to President Mahama to step up efforts to stop corruption as it will generate enough funds to effect salary increases and pay debt.

The president must show muscles, act swiftly, and stay focused on action schemes if he wants to succeed.
edd 12 years ago

People are just tying to expose government difficulties. Issues like this are always there.

People are just tying to expose government difficulties. Issues like this are always there.
Vuvuzela 12 years ago

The fact that they have always been prevalent is the headache. Why should we be crumbling under the weight of debt and lack of incentives for workers when the country's income goes to the pocket of some people with no account ...
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The fact that they have always been prevalent is the headache. Why should we be crumbling under the weight of debt and lack of incentives for workers when the country's income goes to the pocket of some people with no accountability?

ADAMU 12 years ago

ABOABA MAHAMA&JJ+NDC . THE BLOOD OF THOSE KILLED BY JJ RAWLLINGS SHALL COME UPON you ALL NDC,NO ONE
OF THIS NDC MEMBERs WILL END THE YEARS THAT GOD HAS GIVEN TO HIM/HER,.rawlings KILLED PEOPLE
FROM 1979- FOR STOOLING GHAN ...
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ABOABA MAHAMA&JJ+NDC . THE BLOOD OF THOSE KILLED BY JJ RAWLLINGS SHALL COME UPON you ALL NDC,NO ONE
OF THIS NDC MEMBERs WILL END THE YEARS THAT GOD HAS GIVEN TO HIM/HER,.rawlings KILLED PEOPLE
FROM 1979- FOR STOOLING GHANA MANEY (SEE WAYOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!THE SAME THING IS WHAT NDC IS DOING
KOFORIDUA Flowers (fr) 12 years ago

BLOOD STAINED HANDS STICKS ON WHITE CLOTHES.OUR LOVELY COUNTRY AND HER PEOPLE HAVE PILED UP UNCRTAINTIES THAT IS RUNNING OFF THE STATE DOWN OF HER PRESTIGE AND COLOURS.WHO IS TO BE BLAMED--- ALL THESE OUR PREDICAMRNTS BOTH SO ...
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BLOOD STAINED HANDS STICKS ON WHITE CLOTHES.OUR LOVELY COUNTRY AND HER PEOPLE HAVE PILED UP UNCRTAINTIES THAT IS RUNNING OFF THE STATE DOWN OF HER PRESTIGE AND COLOURS.WHO IS TO BE BLAMED--- ALL THESE OUR PREDICAMRNTS BOTH SOCIAL AND ECONOMICAL BE ATTRIBUTED TO THE LATE PROF MILLS LENIENANCY FOR IMPOSINING SUCH PERSONALITY AS VEEP.OH PROF YOUR BELOVED SON IS UNUSUAL AND BELOW STANDARD.
Uncle T 12 years ago

Edd, shineyour eys!! People like you always see only black, white, red and green with an eagle at the top.

Edd, shineyour eys!! People like you always see only black, white, red and green with an eagle at the top.
Sasabonsam 12 years ago

They are quick to pay judgement debts but slow when it comes to matters of national interest. Private jets in Ghana and Nigeria, they are indeed the most corrupt countries in the world.

They are quick to pay judgement debts but slow when it comes to matters of national interest. Private jets in Ghana and Nigeria, they are indeed the most corrupt countries in the world.
NII YAOTEY 12 years ago

GET YOU FACTS RIGHT. 2008 WAS UNDER YOUR SUGAR DADDIES KUFOUR AND ANANE. INSTEAD OF PAYING THE DEBT THEY TRAVEL THE WORLD AND ANANE PRODUCING BABIES. GOOD LUCK MAHAMA GOD WILL HELP YOU,HELP GHANA.

GET YOU FACTS RIGHT. 2008 WAS UNDER YOUR SUGAR DADDIES KUFOUR AND ANANE. INSTEAD OF PAYING THE DEBT THEY TRAVEL THE WORLD AND ANANE PRODUCING BABIES. GOOD LUCK MAHAMA GOD WILL HELP YOU,HELP GHANA.
MOZATO 12 years ago

That is Mahama's edey be keke government for foolish Trokosis and their fool soldiers

That is Mahama's edey be keke government for foolish Trokosis and their fool soldiers
Mr. Oushuuuuu 12 years ago

Is Airport company limited owned by government?

Is Airport company limited owned by government?
kow amisah 12 years ago

Mr President please stand up and use your whip to wake the lazy and the sleepy people up. Fire people who are not working and replace them with serious people. I know that you personally did not create the problem at the airp ...
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Mr President please stand up and use your whip to wake the lazy and the sleepy people up. Fire people who are not working and replace them with serious people. I know that you personally did not create the problem at the airport, but it is your responsibility to take action to correct the situation. God bless.
Big mouth 12 years ago

Because they are too many "419" people all over the country.Thier head is "Nana Addo konongo kaya Azontohene,and president of Nima house of thieves.

Because they are too many "419" people all over the country.Thier head is "Nana Addo konongo kaya Azontohene,and president of Nima house of thieves.
Vuvuzela 12 years ago

This is what Amisah is saying. I have addressed an open letter to the president on this. He should be very stiff in his decisions or the country will fall flat on her back.

This is what Amisah is saying. I have addressed an open letter to the president on this. He should be very stiff in his decisions or the country will fall flat on her back.

K.K 12 years ago

KUMASI, TAKORADI, SUNYANI & TAMALE AIRPORTS HAVE NO FORECASTERS TO MAN THESE AIRPORTS AND PEOPLE ARE FLYING THERE "WAA WAA". EI ARE WE A SERIOUS COUNTRY? OUR LEADERS ARE JOKERS.

KUMASI, TAKORADI, SUNYANI & TAMALE AIRPORTS HAVE NO FORECASTERS TO MAN THESE AIRPORTS AND PEOPLE ARE FLYING THERE "WAA WAA". EI ARE WE A SERIOUS COUNTRY? OUR LEADERS ARE JOKERS.
Joe ballack UK 12 years ago

Bitter Ghana agenda

Bitter Ghana agenda
Don Blunt 12 years ago

We will still finance Pastors to go and pray in Israel for three days.

Why does G-Met demand money for doing something good for the nation? Afterall, haven't we been thanking them for those services?

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We will still finance Pastors to go and pray in Israel for three days.

Why does G-Met demand money for doing something good for the nation? Afterall, haven't we been thanking them for those services?

Why did NPP pay for those services up till 2008 only? Maybe NPP is behind this plot to sabotage KIA.
Don Blunt 12 years ago

Do we Ghanaians still believe our God given brains work?

Do we Ghanaians still believe our God given brains work?
k k 12 years ago

The GACL should ask government to give them one million out of the Israel trip money and the rest to our brothers in the north. The pastor's we can send them JUASO to pray for us

The GACL should ask government to give them one million out of the Israel trip money and the rest to our brothers in the north. The pastor's we can send them JUASO to pray for us
Tawia 12 years ago

Yes, the Government should send 200 Pastors to Israel to pray for us and on their return should land in Togo or Nigeria, because KIA would have been closed by then. And if you think G-Met should work and live on "thank you" a ...
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Yes, the Government should send 200 Pastors to Israel to pray for us and on their return should land in Togo or Nigeria, because KIA would have been closed by then. And if you think G-Met should work and live on "thank you" alone then the least I can say is you're joking indeed. I don't know who you are, but I don't believe you work for "thank you" instead of money.
And why should NPP pay for services as from 2009 when NDC is in government? This is ridiculous!
princewilly@ymail.com 12 years ago

A family of mice was surprised by a big cat from Jerusalem. Mother mouse opened her mouth and shouted, “Woof woof!” The cat got scared and ran away.

“What was that, Mum?” asked the youngest mouse.

“Well dear, ...
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A family of mice was surprised by a big cat from Jerusalem. Mother mouse opened her mouth and shouted, “Woof woof!” The cat got scared and ran away.

“What was that, Mum?” asked the youngest mouse.

“Well dear, I’ve told you how important it is to learn a second language in Hebrew.
Akwele 12 years ago

We have our priorities misplaced as a nation. Mismanagement.

We have our priorities misplaced as a nation. Mismanagement.
kojo Pia 12 years ago

This is most foolish government that Ghana could ever have. This fools used Ghana money to support military in Maili. Are we Ghanaians aid ever by Mali? Ghana need money to build a new airport and buy it's own new carier. Whe ...
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This is most foolish government that Ghana could ever have. This fools used Ghana money to support military in Maili. Are we Ghanaians aid ever by Mali? Ghana need money to build a new airport and buy it's own new carier. Where is the brain of this Government? Thinkl before acting....
princewilly@ymail.com 12 years ago

MR DON BLUNT PRAYING IN JERUSALEM MAY NOT DELIVER GHANA.REMEMBER GOD USED BALLAMS DONKEY TO PROPHECIES.IN THIS MODERN AGE GOD CAN USE A CAT FROM NOGOKPO VOLTA REGION,OR GRASS CUTTER FROM ASHANTI REGION TO PROPHESIES.
PLEASE ...
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MR DON BLUNT PRAYING IN JERUSALEM MAY NOT DELIVER GHANA.REMEMBER GOD USED BALLAMS DONKEY TO PROPHECIES.IN THIS MODERN AGE GOD CAN USE A CAT FROM NOGOKPO VOLTA REGION,OR GRASS CUTTER FROM ASHANTI REGION TO PROPHESIES.
PLEASE READ THE STORY OF THE BACKSLIDDEN PROPHET BELLOW.

I KINGS CHAPTER I3:20 And it came to pass, as they sat at the table, that the word of the LORD came unto the prophet that brought him back:
13:21 And he cried unto the man of God that came from Judah, saying, Thus saith the LORD, Forasmuch as thou hast disobeyed the mouth of the LORD, and hast not kept the commandment which the LORD thy God commanded thee,
13:22 But camest back, and hast eaten bread and drunk water in the place, of the which the Lord did say to thee, Eat no bread, and drink no water; thy carcase shall not come unto the sepulchre of thy fathers.
13:23 And it came to pass, after he had eaten bread, and after he had drunk, that he saddled for him the ass, to wit, for the prophet whom he had brought back.
13:24 And when he was gone, a lion met him by the way, and slew him: and his carcase was cast in the way, and the ass stood by it, the lion also stood by the carcase.
13:25 And, behold, men passed by, and saw the carcase cast in the way, and the lion standing by the carcase: and they came and told it in the city where the old prophet dwelt.
13:26 And when the prophet that brought him back from the way
heard thereof, he said, It is the man of God, who was disobedient unto the word of the LORD: therefore the LORD hath delivered him unto the lion, which hath torn him, and slain him, according to the word of the LORD, which he spake unto him.
13:27 And he spake to his sons, saying, Saddle me the ass. And they saddled him.
13:28 And he went and found his carcase cast in the way, and the ass and the lion standing by the carcase: the lion had not eaten the carcase, nor torn the ass.
13:29 And the prophet took up the carcase of the man of God, and laid it upon the ass, and brought it back: and the old prophet came to the city, to mourn and to bury him.
13:30 And he laid his carcase in his own grave; and they mourned over him, saying, Alas, my brother!
13:31 And it came to pass, after he had buried him, that he spake to his sons, saying, When I am dead, then bury me in the sepulchre wherein the man of God is buried; lay my bones beside his bones:
13:32 For the saying which he cried by the word of the LORD against the altar in Bethel, and against all the houses of the high places which are in the cities of Samaria, shall surely come to pass.
13:33 After this thing Jeroboam returned not from his evil way, but made again of the lowest of the people priests of the high places: whosoever would, he consecrated him, and he became one of the priests of the high places.
13:34 And this thing became sin unto the house of Jeroboam, even to cut it off, and to destroy it from off the face of the earth.

Son of Africa 12 years ago

Ghanaian politiciens can afford a V-8 fleet of vehicles, salaries of MP's higher than that of Germany, one of the richest countries in the world.Ghanaian politiciens enjoy privileges that German politiciens can only dream o ...
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Ghanaian politiciens can afford a V-8 fleet of vehicles, salaries of MP's higher than that of Germany, one of the richest countries in the world.Ghanaian politiciens enjoy privileges that German politiciens can only dream of.Ghanaian politiciens can finance every "darm shit" sorry for this outbust,but are blind to the fate of our citicens including children who they drive past on our streets carrying heavy loads on their heads,selling to make a living.The dust,the polluted air from the vehicles,the burning sun as well,the person in the van with air condition and tinted glasses,does not care.Is it not funny to read that Ghana is laying out plans to build another international Airport in Accra?Corruption in Africa is simply Evil deads,devillish, and cruel.
OFUI 12 years ago

madam lodina should as a matter of urgency use the purse meant for 'israeli prayer warriors to pay this debt.

this would enable herself and husband future travels.until the debt is settles,the airport should be closed.

madam lodina should as a matter of urgency use the purse meant for 'israeli prayer warriors to pay this debt.

this would enable herself and husband future travels.until the debt is settles,the airport should be closed.
amoah wade3 12 years ago

ghana need a better airport and a better name for the better airport

why name our only international airport after a betrayal who sold his country for some few gold.

ghana need a better airport and a better name for the better airport

why name our only international airport after a betrayal who sold his country for some few gold.
Egalitarian 12 years ago

Nkrumah was the only President in the whole history of mankind who never had a Vice President because he was a mad dictator. Even Hitler had Hess. He declared himself President for life, self-proclaimed messiah and made the c ...
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Nkrumah was the only President in the whole history of mankind who never had a Vice President because he was a mad dictator. Even Hitler had Hess. He declared himself President for life, self-proclaimed messiah and made the country a one-party state. He imprisoned all political opponents including children (ask Boye Doe whom he imprisoned at the age of 15 and tortured him almost to death).

The truth hurts. Nkrumah overthrow was the best thing that happened to Ghana
Gonzaga 12 years ago

Bribery, Corruption, lies, Greed, dishonesty, Stealing,Tribalism and on on. I think Egalitarian is smoking something. What happened to all that Nkrumah built after all the coups? All in smkoke due the the above circumstances. ...
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Bribery, Corruption, lies, Greed, dishonesty, Stealing,Tribalism and on on. I think Egalitarian is smoking something. What happened to all that Nkrumah built after all the coups? All in smkoke due the the above circumstances. Think like a child and that is what we get after 56 years, NO sense only FOOLISHNESS!
agie 12 years ago

At least bills were paid before 2008!Our excellency the caretaker has time to negotiate private trips for azaa pastors and not to intervene where there is corruption going on fiili fiili. What a messy country with a messed-up ...
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At least bills were paid before 2008!Our excellency the caretaker has time to negotiate private trips for azaa pastors and not to intervene where there is corruption going on fiili fiili. What a messy country with a messed-up caretaker messing up everything that used to go smoothly.
YAYA 12 years ago

This debt has been there since 2008 and about three presidents has come and gone why bring up this year from which president this debt was aculty

This debt has been there since 2008 and about three presidents has come and gone why bring up this year from which president this debt was aculty
Don Blunt 12 years ago

NO NO NO !

In 2008 there was no debt!!!!!! whether it suits you or not.
At the end of 2008, we voted NPP out. We can't bring them in here. The only little mistake is that the Bible Holding Atta-Mills did not know we have ...
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NO NO NO !

In 2008 there was no debt!!!!!! whether it suits you or not.
At the end of 2008, we voted NPP out. We can't bring them in here. The only little mistake is that the Bible Holding Atta-Mills did not know we have to pay for services. This debt has accumulated since we voted for NDC. And as we heard from our President telling Ghana [women], :"Ye bedi(wo) keke".
TROUBLE-MAKER 12 years ago

Who manage the daily affairs at the Airport? Is it the President or the political parties?
Don`t we have people assigned to manage the place?

Who manage the daily affairs at the Airport? Is it the President or the political parties?
Don`t we have people assigned to manage the place?
CARDINAL 12 years ago

IT'S MAHAMA'S RESPONSIBILITY TO PROTECT THE COUNTRY'S PROPERTIES

Why do you guys speak like you don't know the system of government we have? TROUBLE MAKER, will you have said the same thing if the present government had be ...
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IT'S MAHAMA'S RESPONSIBILITY TO PROTECT THE COUNTRY'S PROPERTIES

Why do you guys speak like you don't know the system of government we have? TROUBLE MAKER, will you have said the same thing if the present government had been an NPP administration? The President takes credit for everything that goes on well in the country and the President gets the blame for everything that goes wrong, that is the way it is so why are you trying to change it? In Ghana where it is the President that appoints the Airport Board and its management, if things are not running smoothly, it is the President that gets the blame not his representative. Is the Airport a government property or not? Mahama through his representative should pay this two million dollars immediately to save the country from this disgrace. Maybe he can talk to the Philantropists who want tosend 200 Pastors to Israel to come up with another 2 million dollars for a good cause. WHAT A COUNTRY
Uncle T 12 years ago

Foolish Yaya. You can see only an umbrella

Foolish Yaya. You can see only an umbrella
Bewise 12 years ago

if this story is true, then we have the most usless people who are in politics in the country, where do these breed of people come from

if this story is true, then we have the most usless people who are in politics in the country, where do these breed of people come from
Mr. Oushuuuuu 12 years ago

What stake does the watchman have in the debt of GNTC manager?Is GACL government owned or privately owned?

What stake does the watchman have in the debt of GNTC manager?Is GACL government owned or privately owned?
EDEM 12 years ago

During the elections the question was posed that, "na sika no wo he", by the NPP? John Mahama came out to say, "e de bee keke" and stole the elections with the active connivance of the EC. So the question again is " NA SIKA N ...
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During the elections the question was posed that, "na sika no wo he", by the NPP? John Mahama came out to say, "e de bee keke" and stole the elections with the active connivance of the EC. So the question again is " NA SIKA NO WO HE". Where has all the money gone to? When you have thieves masquarading as politicians who are also daft and very dumb, and have no idea of what good governance is about, the nation suffers. The country is moving backwards under the stewardship of thieving, corrupt, incompetent, inept, kleptomaniac and nepotic NDC gov't of the Mills-Mahama-Amissah Arthur adminstration.
Bewise 12 years ago

you freely gave 1 million doppars to a useless Afro American who came and smoke wee on stage, where are the smart people that, Ghana used to have

you freely gave 1 million doppars to a useless Afro American who came and smoke wee on stage, where are the smart people that, Ghana used to have
Bewise 12 years ago

meant, 1 million dollars

meant, 1 million dollars
KWASHIE ADJAH 12 years ago

GHANA IS NOW BETTER, A LA AFRC/PNDC GOVERNMENT. INCOMPETENCE AND MALADMINISTRATION IN THE DNA OF THE AFRC/P/NDC PARTY FOUNDED BY GODFATHER JERRY JOHN RAWLINGS AND NO LED BY LAZY JOHN MAHAMA. THIS IS BETTER GHANA.

GHANA IS NOW BETTER, A LA AFRC/PNDC GOVERNMENT. INCOMPETENCE AND MALADMINISTRATION IN THE DNA OF THE AFRC/P/NDC PARTY FOUNDED BY GODFATHER JERRY JOHN RAWLINGS AND NO LED BY LAZY JOHN MAHAMA. THIS IS BETTER GHANA.
I love Nigeria 12 years ago

Ghana the best country in Africa

Ghana the best country in Africa
TROUBLE-MAKER 12 years ago

We have no Aircraft and possibly no Airport yet we stupidly pride ourselves as the Gateway to Africa.
Mismanagement is our downfall and we have no shame when disgrace come knocking on our door.
What a nation!!

We have no Aircraft and possibly no Airport yet we stupidly pride ourselves as the Gateway to Africa.
Mismanagement is our downfall and we have no shame when disgrace come knocking on our door.
What a nation!!
Gershon Nikoi 12 years ago

KIA boss must resign honourably because he has failed to execute the task for which he was employed. i will not be surprise if some politicians will jump the gun and give excuses. the president must begin firing people. enoug ...
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KIA boss must resign honourably because he has failed to execute the task for which he was employed. i will not be surprise if some politicians will jump the gun and give excuses. the president must begin firing people. enough is enough
Tweaaaaaa 12 years ago

Since 2008, otherwise since NDC came to power- well over to you Ghana people.
ASEM BEBA DABBI

Since 2008, otherwise since NDC came to power- well over to you Ghana people.
ASEM BEBA DABBI
TROUBLE-MAKER 12 years ago

So,the President is now the manager at the Airport.You guys politicise everything as if KIA don`t have someone in charge of it.

So,the President is now the manager at the Airport.You guys politicise everything as if KIA don`t have someone in charge of it.
CARDINAL 12 years ago

Why do you guys speak like you don't know the system of government we have? TROUBLE MAKER, will you have said the same thing if the present government had been an NPP administration? The President takes credit for everything ...
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Why do you guys speak like you don't know the system of government we have? TROUBLE MAKER, will you have said the same thing if the present government had been an NPP administration? The President takes credit for everything that goes on well in the country and the President gets the blame for everything that goes wrong, that is the way it is so why are you trying to change it? In Ghana where it is the President that appoints the Airport Board and its management, if things are not running smoothly, it is the President that gets the blame not his representative. Is the Airport a government property or not? Mahama through his representative should pay this two million dollars immediately to save the country from this disgrace. Maybe he can talk to the Philantropists who want tosend 200 Pastors to Israel to come up with another 2 million dollars for a good cause. WHAT A COUNTRY
TROUBLE-MAKER 12 years ago

In Ghana where it is the President that appoints the Airport Board and its management, if things are not running smoothly, it is the President that gets the blame not his representative.
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In Ghana where it is the President that appoints the Airport Board and its management, if things are not running smoothly, it is the President that gets the blame not his representative.
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Sarpong,if we are going to continue blaming the president or the government and ignore the mismanagement of the appointees then this country is doomed.
Those appointed to these positions must be held accountable and NOT the president,even though he must be concerned with such gross mismanagement.
Vuvuzela 12 years ago

Trouble, then the president must soon begin to fire people and/or jail them for mismanagement and take responsibility for everything.

Trouble, then the president must soon begin to fire people and/or jail them for mismanagement and take responsibility for everything.
TROUBLE-MAKER 12 years ago

That I agree. Well said,Sir.

That I agree. Well said,Sir.
Vuvuzela 12 years ago

That is the only way to extirpate ourselves out of the mess. I know Sarpong is talking about the same thing and holding the president accountable. He must immediately begin to take things into his hands. He must ACT now, righ ...
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That is the only way to extirpate ourselves out of the mess. I know Sarpong is talking about the same thing and holding the president accountable. He must immediately begin to take things into his hands. He must ACT now, right now.

If people begin to understand that failure in management and administration equals prison terms or no employment, they will begin to know the value the government puts on its institutions and get serious.

The first identifiable problem is indiscipline and lack of conscience. I know management is not so difficult if correct measures are put in place where everyone does his job. Effective monitoring schemes could be put in place and controlled frequently for latest development.
When you pass through the Airport, your realize that a lot needs to be done to "sanitize" the place. Presently, what happens there looks much like child's play.
CARDINAL 12 years ago

Yes,the immediate Managers should be blamed for any mismanagement but the President is the one who takes credit for everything that goes on in the country. Did you hear the President saying don't praise me for single digit in ...
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Yes,the immediate Managers should be blamed for any mismanagement but the President is the one who takes credit for everything that goes on in the country. Did you hear the President saying don't praise me for single digit inflation but praise Dr Nyarko the Director of the statistical department?

The President continue to say that he has reduced inflation to single didgits but he did not do it himself so why are you saying we should not blame the President for this? He takes credit for things he did not do and should accept the same when things don't go well. This phenomenon is not peculiar to Ghana alone. All Presidents and Primi Ministers take credit and the blame they did not do themselves but happesned in their administration and that is how it is. You migh not like it because it is your Ndc government but we are not going to change the rules in the middle of the game.
CARDINAL 12 years ago

Prime Ministers

Might not migh

Prime Ministers

Might not migh
Gye Nyame 12 years ago

The managers are responsible for the mess, but the president is eventually accountable for the managers’ mess up. That is how it works -- that is why the president has the authority to appoint and fire the managers and the ...
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The managers are responsible for the mess, but the president is eventually accountable for the managers’ mess up. That is how it works -- that is why the president has the authority to appoint and fire the managers and the board. Mahama needs to wake up and take the bull by the horn, being Mr nice guy does not solve problems.
Nana Appiah 12 years ago

Why didnt you blame Kufuor for the Crumbled Health and Education Sectors..?? IDIOT..That AirPort was in Debt since Kufuor's Tenure of Office..Now Ghanaians are Witnessing the Ripple effects of the Poor Kufuor Administration.. ...
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Why didnt you blame Kufuor for the Crumbled Health and Education Sectors..?? IDIOT..That AirPort was in Debt since Kufuor's Tenure of Office..Now Ghanaians are Witnessing the Ripple effects of the Poor Kufuor Administration..The results of his 188 times travels,the Hotels, Shopping Malls, overSeas accounts and businesses, the Currency Change and revaluation..
Steve 12 years ago

Everything in the country is getting out of hand..What sought of leaders do we have? Foolish leaders.. Kwaasiaaaa..

Everything in the country is getting out of hand..What sought of leaders do we have? Foolish leaders.. Kwaasiaaaa..
BabaUS 12 years ago

All the tickets purchases include a significant tax, in dollars, that goes to the government. What is done with it? This is sickening. Go ahead and close the airport.

All the tickets purchases include a significant tax, in dollars, that goes to the government. What is done with it? This is sickening. Go ahead and close the airport.
Dan Budu 12 years ago

Oh mother Ghana, where are you drifting to of late? If the so-called gate-way to Africa country is going to have its airport shut down because of debt, .....oh what a pity! I did a rough calculation of the 4 years rent allowa ...
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Oh mother Ghana, where are you drifting to of late? If the so-called gate-way to Africa country is going to have its airport shut down because of debt, .....oh what a pity! I did a rough calculation of the 4 years rent allowance paid to MPs. If we have paid only the first year, 2013, we would have saved 12,500 per year for one MP. For 3 years work out to 37500 per MP. At a dollar exchange rate of 2 Ghana cedis, this gives $18,750 per MP. With a total of 275 MPs, this results in à colossal amount of $5,156,250, two and half times more than the fees we owe of $2 million. This $5,156,250 has been paid to our MPs to cover their rents for the years of 2014, 2015 & 2016 now in 2013..... and we have a debt of $2.00m to pay now or we have our airport closed! Setting our priorities not in the right direction!

Secondly, why is the GACL after collection of fees from the airlines operating in Ghana refuse to pay the part that should go to G-MET? This is not acceptable.Please the leadership of GACL or whichever company is responsible to settle this $2.00m should do so immediately to save Ghana this impending shame!

Please spare us jthis shame!!!!!!!

God have mercy on Ghana now I beseech Thee!!!!!!'!!!!!!!!!!!
$50M=$2M DO THE MATH 12 years ago

NDC CRIMINAL-THIEVES

NDC CRIMINAL-THIEVES
OFUI 12 years ago

use the 'israel prayer warriors'money to pay for the debt.the israel pastors would go after the supreme court judgement.

use the 'israel prayer warriors'money to pay for the debt.the israel pastors would go after the supreme court judgement.
KOJO BUHARI 12 years ago

PLEASE LEAVW OUR PRESIDENT OUT OF THIS, IF YOU KNOW HOW THE DEATYPORT OPERATES. IT IS OPERATED ,CONTROLLED AND MANAGED BY THE CIVIL AVIATION BOARD!! DIRECT YOUR ANGER AND INSULTS AT THEM,OR YOU CAN FIND THEM ON THE SECOND FLO ...
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PLEASE LEAVW OUR PRESIDENT OUT OF THIS, IF YOU KNOW HOW THE DEATYPORT OPERATES. IT IS OPERATED ,CONTROLLED AND MANAGED BY THE CIVIL AVIATION BOARD!! DIRECT YOUR ANGER AND INSULTS AT THEM,OR YOU CAN FIND THEM ON THE SECOND FLOOR KOTOKA AIRPORT. LEAVE MAHAMA ALONE,IT IS TOO MUCH ILITERATE INSULTS!!
KOLIKO 12 years ago

Don't waset your breath Kojo, these guys are ignorant and the sad part is they do not know how ignorant they are!

Don't waset your breath Kojo, these guys are ignorant and the sad part is they do not know how ignorant they are!
Vuvuzela 12 years ago

Yeah, we know that the Civil Aviation employees are from Mars and not appointed by anyone nor are they accountable to anyone.

On the other hand the president of the republic has no directives, so he sits down for civil avi ...
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Yeah, we know that the Civil Aviation employees are from Mars and not appointed by anyone nor are they accountable to anyone.

On the other hand the president of the republic has no directives, so he sits down for civil aviation guys and their pairs to sink the country! In this case, why do we have to vote for anyone to manage the country?
Wonders never cease 12 years ago

Payment stopped in 2008 - what else happened in 2008 - the NDC came to power. Any connection I wonder!!!

Payment stopped in 2008 - what else happened in 2008 - the NDC came to power. Any connection I wonder!!!
Tokyo !! 12 years ago

Shameful. Ur country is really going to rot !!!

Shameful. Ur country is really going to rot !!!
OHEnENaNA (fr) 12 years ago

NA WHOSE FAULT ?? NA THE LATE PROF MILLS CAUSE AM. UNTIL JOHN IS SEEN OFF AS REQUIRED BY LAW,THE LATE PROF WOULD HARDLY HAVE PEACE IN HIS GRAVE AT ASOMDWEE PARK. PROF, YOUR JOHN HAS NO RESPECT FOR ELDERS AND DISTRIBUTE GHANA' ...
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NA WHOSE FAULT ?? NA THE LATE PROF MILLS CAUSE AM. UNTIL JOHN IS SEEN OFF AS REQUIRED BY LAW,THE LATE PROF WOULD HARDLY HAVE PEACE IN HIS GRAVE AT ASOMDWEE PARK. PROF, YOUR JOHN HAS NO RESPECT FOR ELDERS AND DISTRIBUTE GHANA'S MONEY INTO ALREDY LOADED POCKETS OF oKUDJATO AND OTHER PRIVILEDGED FEW.BY THE WAY,PROF DO YOU EXPERIENCE BLACK OUTS AT YOUR ASOMDWEE PARK RESIDENCE?
Segoe 12 years ago

Let Ghana crumble and very tribe would go independent

Let Ghana crumble and very tribe would go independent
KOLIKO 12 years ago

Good idea Segoe, what will the ashanti and akyem do for work?

Good idea Segoe, what will the ashanti and akyem do for work?
Dr. med.William Acquah,Germany 12 years ago

This "No money syndrom" is destroying our dear country!This stupid and visionless Gov`t has enough money to fund a useless trip for 200 pastors to Israel,just to get their support.But,there is no money to clear debts! What a ...
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This "No money syndrom" is destroying our dear country!This stupid and visionless Gov`t has enough money to fund a useless trip for 200 pastors to Israel,just to get their support.But,there is no money to clear debts! What a hopeless Gov`t!Kick it out!
T.@ 12 years ago

Mahama was able to find $50,000.00 each for house allowance for the so many MPs. Do the maths and tell me how much did Mahama paid the MPs for house allowance. Priorities in deed in Ghana.

Mahama was able to find $50,000.00 each for house allowance for the so many MPs. Do the maths and tell me how much did Mahama paid the MPs for house allowance. Priorities in deed in Ghana.
KWAKU FOSU 12 years ago

HOW COME PAYING A LARGE SUM OF MONEY $51 MILLIONS TO ALFRED WAYOME AN EWE FRAUDSTER YET THE SAME GOVERNMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO SUPPORT GHANA'S INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FACILITIES ?

HOW COME PAYING A LARGE SUM OF MONEY $51 MILLIONS TO ALFRED WAYOME AN EWE FRAUDSTER YET THE SAME GOVERNMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO SUPPORT GHANA'S INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FACILITIES ?
daladam 12 years ago

MAHAMA NEED TO WAKE UP THE COUNTRY IS IN HUGH PROBLEMS

MAHAMA NEED TO WAKE UP THE COUNTRY IS IN HUGH PROBLEMS
kojo 12 years ago

mahamma and his so-called ndc party re fucking the nation up,God ve mercy on us.

mahamma and his so-called ndc party re fucking the nation up,God ve mercy on us.
KOLIKO 12 years ago

Some narrow minded biggots on this forum are quite happy with all that is going on or not in Ghana, some even predicting communism. you're really sad people you cannot but politics, tribalism, and NPPPism(foolishness). True p ...
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Some narrow minded biggots on this forum are quite happy with all that is going on or not in Ghana, some even predicting communism. you're really sad people you cannot but politics, tribalism, and NPPPism(foolishness). True patriots will act or show their concern. People like 'wise-talk-uk' and the likes are stuck in the UK no longer able to go back to Ghana, so they may be excused for showing such callous ignorance!
Nana 12 years ago

This is a major issue, and it should be attended to as soon as possible. Various sectors of Ghana is crumbling. Judgment debts could have been used to settle some of these debts. This depicts that Ghana is a corrupt state.

This is a major issue, and it should be attended to as soon as possible. Various sectors of Ghana is crumbling. Judgment debts could have been used to settle some of these debts. This depicts that Ghana is a corrupt state.
Mr. Oushuuuuu 12 years ago

Since 2008?Madam Fianko what are you doing at GACL,this is highly unacceptable.How would she have managed if her salary is not paid for 4 years yet she is required to work.

Since 2008?Madam Fianko what are you doing at GACL,this is highly unacceptable.How would she have managed if her salary is not paid for 4 years yet she is required to work.
cuuh!. 12 years ago

Oh! Ghana, our leaders, WHY?.....

Oh! Ghana, our leaders, WHY?.....
True Ghanaian 12 years ago

what happened to the "confetti" "It hurts to laugh but too old to cry"

what happened to the "confetti" "It hurts to laugh but too old to cry"
Charles 12 years ago

God please what is wrong with our leaders?

God please what is wrong with our leaders?
Frank Reigner Keleve, Adenta- Accra 12 years ago

who is the in-charge of the airport. what kind of impunity is this? what sort of joke is this? why sit on funds charged and collected on behalf of a state institution? what a height of irresponsibility? why do you do a thing ...
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who is the in-charge of the airport. what kind of impunity is this? what sort of joke is this? why sit on funds charged and collected on behalf of a state institution? what a height of irresponsibility? why do you do a thing like this to a key institution that enables your operation? supposing you are starved of funds you must be paid,how would you fill as worker wishing and desiring to work?. this and many other bad behaviors and other practices are the bane of this Ghana that we have and desiring to build and develop. the level of irresponsibility, carelessness, abuse of power, individual and institutional greed and insensitivity as well as many many other negative attitudes and wicked practices are what contribute to unbelievably slow pace of our development. ldeally the man in-charge of the airport should be fired for this happening.
4 Year Old 12 years ago

The truth of the matter is that Ghana needs a more versatile and bigger airport which can cater for the changing needs of the nation among other nations of the world. If we our international airport cannot absorb what brings ...
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The truth of the matter is that Ghana needs a more versatile and bigger airport which can cater for the changing needs of the nation among other nations of the world. If we our international airport cannot absorb what brings in money, how are we going to tap into the resources available to make us be afloat. No serious carrier would want to use our airport the way it should? United Airlines does not fly directly to Ghana because of obvious incompetence. Delta does not come to Ghana directly as she used to. It flies through Amsterdam, France, Nigeria etc. What happened? The answer is very simple: The Airport is poor and poorly managed. The Airport is small and security of planes and passengers are uncertain. If we are thinking right, then we need to act right by building a better airport. This is modern world.
Vuvuzela 12 years ago

That's not the problem! You think things would not be mismanaged at the new airport? While it is good we have a new airport, we must be able to run effectively small ones to do well with big ones.
For now, it is necessary t ...
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That's not the problem! You think things would not be mismanaged at the new airport? While it is good we have a new airport, we must be able to run effectively small ones to do well with big ones.
For now, it is necessary to find a better way of dealing with the rot called mismanagement.
4 Year Old 12 years ago

Mismanagement is a canker everywhere in Ghana. Our ports are simply crazy. You are right on that. However, we need a better Airport than Kotoka alongside honest managers.

Sometime, I wonder whether our problem is with the ...
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Mismanagement is a canker everywhere in Ghana. Our ports are simply crazy. You are right on that. However, we need a better Airport than Kotoka alongside honest managers.

Sometime, I wonder whether our problem is with the curriculum of our tertiary institutions. But I find many honest Ghanaians performing outstandingly in managing many global institutions outside Ghana. We have a problem in Ghana.
Frank Reigner Keleve, Adenta- Accra 12 years ago

the money should be paid immediately with higher bracket interest to G-Met. stupid in-charges

the money should be paid immediately with higher bracket interest to G-Met. stupid in-charges
oldmanusa@hotmail.com 12 years ago

THEN HOW CAN THEY SPONSOR THE 10 BILLION DOLLAR PROJECT?

THEN HOW CAN THEY SPONSOR THE 10 BILLION DOLLAR PROJECT?
Donpawpaw 12 years ago

Oh Nii am sure the president has seen and realise that we are seriousely in crises well it could be spell if you think depending on your believe and the way you see Ghana going that is why the president is sending those pasto ...
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Oh Nii am sure the president has seen and realise that we are seriousely in crises well it could be spell if you think depending on your believe and the way you see Ghana going that is why the president is sending those pastors to Jerusalem for them to pray for Ghana. God please forgive us all
Timur Baruti 12 years ago

tHIS IS ridiculous

tHIS IS ridiculous
Ateabisa 12 years ago

Merry-go-round? Chances are that the G-Met is also indebted to ECG and GWCL to the tune of several million Cedis! Given this awful situation,I fail to see the need of employing all these hordes of Accountants/Financial Office ...
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Merry-go-round? Chances are that the G-Met is also indebted to ECG and GWCL to the tune of several million Cedis! Given this awful situation,I fail to see the need of employing all these hordes of Accountants/Financial Officers who spend the better part of their time preparing annual budgets that are supposed to guide and resource the operations of agencies. Can somebody tell us what actually happens to all the allocations that are earmarked for these specific expenditures;and how can these agencies can talk about cost over-runs,when many of these establishments cannot even meet the payroll of employees,or the day-to-expense like a utility bill?
I believe if the administration resolves to clamp down on this wanton misapplication of funds,then this country will get a good handle on widespread corruption were see everywhere in this nation.
MERCY 12 years ago

WHAT A SHAME GHANA LEADERS! CANT MANAGE ANYTHING BECAUSE THEY POCKET EVERY MONEY,KILLED GHANA AIRWAYS FLIGHTS ON WHOM YOU KNOW BASES,AND NOW THIS ,SAD

WHAT A SHAME GHANA LEADERS! CANT MANAGE ANYTHING BECAUSE THEY POCKET EVERY MONEY,KILLED GHANA AIRWAYS FLIGHTS ON WHOM YOU KNOW BASES,AND NOW THIS ,SAD
The Mask 12 years ago

What next? Ghana is a failed STATE. NO ONE IS BEING PAID, NOTHING IS BEING FIXED.

What next? Ghana is a failed STATE. NO ONE IS BEING PAID, NOTHING IS BEING FIXED.
Kordiaber 12 years ago

IT is pathetic and shameful indeed to read articles like these.It really means either those in power are retarded,confuse or we need some serious HELP to run a Country.No Dept is providing servuces to the PEOPLE.When those in ...
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IT is pathetic and shameful indeed to read articles like these.It really means either those in power are retarded,confuse or we need some serious HELP to run a Country.No Dept is providing servuces to the PEOPLE.When those in power don't know what their duties were and the one who put them there don't have any expectations for them,the Country perish.Shameful vagabons are the problem of Ghana.56 years after independence and the people are still looking for WATER.This is what happens when Villagers run a Country.
DD 12 years ago

what a useless brainless government. you can't even pay for a debt of $2million but is ready to spend a hooping amt of GHC150 billion on guinea fowl rearing. ye be dii keke indeed!! i pray God will deal with every politician ...
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what a useless brainless government. you can't even pay for a debt of $2million but is ready to spend a hooping amt of GHC150 billion on guinea fowl rearing. ye be dii keke indeed!! i pray God will deal with every politician according to their own deeds.
Minnenkin Piss 12 years ago

Every time I fly into Kotoka with a guest, I am shameful of the delorable condition of the airport and the only entry into Ghana by international travellers. Now the airport is under treat of clusure due to non-payment of met ...
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Every time I fly into Kotoka with a guest, I am shameful of the delorable condition of the airport and the only entry into Ghana by international travellers. Now the airport is under treat of clusure due to non-payment of meteo. services. The government doesn't pay contractors, does pay for some services, doesn't ensure adequacy of electricity and water in the country, doesn't maintain the roads,no sewerage system in our cities, borrows a lot from abroad, still receives substantial foreign aid,what then does the government do with the oil earnings, and not to talk about the wind fall profits and taxation from Gold and cocoa.
Yaw Adu-Asare 12 years ago

Ghanaians are only good at chopping public money.

Ghanaians are only good at chopping public money.
KOFORIDUA Flowers (fr) 12 years ago

EI! EI! EI! MR CARETAKER PRSIDENT, WHAT ARE YOU DOING AS HEAD OF OUR GLORIOUS COUNTRY? WHY ARE ALL THINGS FALLING APART? DO YOU AS CARETAKER PRESIDENT SCENT THE OUTCOME OF SUCH NEGLEGENCE?? WHY CAN'T YOU MR CARETAKER PRESIDEN ...
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EI! EI! EI! MR CARETAKER PRSIDENT, WHAT ARE YOU DOING AS HEAD OF OUR GLORIOUS COUNTRY? WHY ARE ALL THINGS FALLING APART? DO YOU AS CARETAKER PRESIDENT SCENT THE OUTCOME OF SUCH NEGLEGENCE?? WHY CAN'T YOU MR CARETAKER PRESIDENT STEP DOWN PEACEFULLY FOR THE BETTERMENT OF THE WEEPING MASSAS! SO OUR LOOCAL FLIGHT JUST TAKE OFF WITHOUT METEOLOGICAL GUIDANCE. iS OUR MAN SO WICKED AND LESS CONCERN ABOUT THE LIVES OF HIS PEOPLE? JOHN MUST REALY GO IN THE NAME OF JESUS !!!!!
kb 12 years ago

Oh what is going on to our blessed home land ghana,everything is fall apart in the country.

Oh what is going on to our blessed home land ghana,everything is fall apart in the country.
SHAKARA 12 years ago

ONCE AGAIN CORRUPTION IS TO BLAME FOR THIS UGLY SITUATION. WHERE ARE ALL THE MONIES COLLECTED AT THE AIRPORT?

ONCE AGAIN CORRUPTION IS TO BLAME FOR THIS UGLY SITUATION. WHERE ARE ALL THE MONIES COLLECTED AT THE AIRPORT?
Ganyobi 12 years ago

Please G-meteorological Agency must charge the Air lines directly. Let the world know that the land Aviation Authority gave out for hotels also belong to Meteo. It must reverse to the original owners.

Please G-meteorological Agency must charge the Air lines directly. Let the world know that the land Aviation Authority gave out for hotels also belong to Meteo. It must reverse to the original owners.

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