Mahama orders AMA to name all streets within 18 months

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Ben 12 years ago

HE IS ALWAYS PANICKING.

HE IS ALWAYS PANICKING.
GH_Army. 12 years ago

are you also a stealer of certificates? No wonder, Ben you must be certificateless lawyer.

are you also a stealer of certificates? No wonder, Ben you must be certificateless lawyer.
OLD SOLDIER 12 years ago

Author: AKONOBA--

JOHN MAHAMA KILLED MILS. YOU DENIED MILS WAS SICK ALL THESE YEARS. YOU COMPELLED MILS TO STAND FOR A SECOND TERM KNOWING VERY WELL THAT MILS WAS NOT FIT TO CONTEST. YOU HID FROM GHANAIANS THE TRUE STATE ...
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Author: AKONOBA--

JOHN MAHAMA KILLED MILS. YOU DENIED MILS WAS SICK ALL THESE YEARS. YOU COMPELLED MILS TO STAND FOR A SECOND TERM KNOWING VERY WELL THAT MILS WAS NOT FIT TO CONTEST. YOU HID FROM GHANAIANS THE TRUE STATE OF THE HEALTH OF OUR PRESIDENT. YOU ADVISED HIM TO JOG AT THE AIRPORT. YOU ALLOWED MILS TO WORK AT THE EXPENSE OF HIS HEALTH COMMISSIONING PROJECTS INSTEAD OF MILS RESTING. NDC KILLED MILS. GHANAIANS MUST NOT FORGIVE NDC FOR KILLING OUR PRESIDENT. IF NDC CAN HIDE MILS TRUE HEALTH STATUS ALL THESE YEARS FROM GHANAIANS THEN HOW CAN THEY TELL US THE TRUE STATE OF THE ECONOMY.
WISE-TALK, UK 12 years ago

some stupid ghanas always open they stinking munths and take them selfs to compare NIGERIA who have all they streets named since since so teeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee,ghanas are yestaday people.

some stupid ghanas always open they stinking munths and take them selfs to compare NIGERIA who have all they streets named since since so teeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee,ghanas are yestaday people.
HON SHAMO 12 years ago

HAHAHAHA, AKONFEM MAHAMA STREET

HAHAHAHA, AKONFEM MAHAMA STREET
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL! 12 years ago

DO THIS FOR ALL REGIONAL CAPITAL;S. VERTICAL N HORIZONTAL STREETS. U WILL SEE HOW IT WILL AFFECT TRAFFIC N FOREIGN INVESTORS

DO THIS FOR ALL REGIONAL CAPITAL;S. VERTICAL N HORIZONTAL STREETS. U WILL SEE HOW IT WILL AFFECT TRAFFIC N FOREIGN INVESTORS
Sarah UK 12 years ago

Dear Akonaba, take heart we our late president to bits. President Mahama did not kill late president Atta Mills. Can you not see how this man feel at lost of all Ghanaians. Thank God he is moving on. He is a state of mourning ...
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Dear Akonaba, take heart we our late president to bits. President Mahama did not kill late president Atta Mills. Can you not see how this man feel at lost of all Ghanaians. Thank God he is moving on. He is a state of mourning while still running the country. Take Heart, God will comfort you.
HON SHAMO 12 years ago

GAY AMISAH AUTHER BY PASS HAHAHA

GAY AMISAH AUTHER BY PASS HAHAHA
HolyGhost 12 years ago

You are a fool, grow up you never make sense.

You are a fool, grow up you never make sense.
HANATU 12 years ago

HURRY MR PRESIDENT.

HURRY MR PRESIDENT.

IDIOTS SPOILING GHANA 12 years ago

GREEDY BASTARDS INTERCHAGE, NDC FOOLS

GREEDY BASTARDS INTERCHAGE, NDC FOOLS
NPP Cocaine Pusher 12 years ago

Don't take A ONE-MAN DECISION and give just any name or ASK PEOPLE TO BID FOR THEIR NAMES TO BE PUT ON STREETS. Sit down with the Chiefs and famililes in GReater Accra and take a joint decision with them. Do you hear?

Don't take A ONE-MAN DECISION and give just any name or ASK PEOPLE TO BID FOR THEIR NAMES TO BE PUT ON STREETS. Sit down with the Chiefs and famililes in GReater Accra and take a joint decision with them. Do you hear?
Frank Agyena-Karikari 12 years ago

Naming of streets is also important. At least it say something about the country. We have to move away from the practice where we use WAAKYE SELLER, THE BIG GUTTER THE MANGO TREE etc to locate places. Good order, Mr. prez.

Naming of streets is also important. At least it say something about the country. We have to move away from the practice where we use WAAKYE SELLER, THE BIG GUTTER THE MANGO TREE etc to locate places. Good order, Mr. prez.
Egalitarian 12 years ago

The chaotic manner in which we still build today shows how primitive and uncivilised we are. Naming streets in Ghana is a monumental task but we have to start somewhere. A journey of thousand miles is started with one step

The chaotic manner in which we still build today shows how primitive and uncivilised we are. Naming streets in Ghana is a monumental task but we have to start somewhere. A journey of thousand miles is started with one step
Oba Nyansani Baako Pe In Ghana! 12 years ago

My question to Mahama is that, this must be done through data base system? How much money has he been given to the AMA boss to start with this project? This is what Ghanaians must know. Thank you all.

My question to Mahama is that, this must be done through data base system? How much money has he been given to the AMA boss to start with this project? This is what Ghanaians must know. Thank you all.
Gye Nyame 12 years ago

I like this idea very much, perhaps this would facilitate google mapping and the use of a GPS. It is step in the right direction especially for businesses. Also put on the agenda to tar all roads.

I like this idea very much, perhaps this would facilitate google mapping and the use of a GPS. It is step in the right direction especially for businesses. Also put on the agenda to tar all roads.
Isaac 12 years ago

Good start chief, just check the corruption sir

Good start chief, just check the corruption sir
Nana Akomea 12 years ago

He knows it cannot be done by AMA which cannot even keep up with their regular work.

He knows it cannot be done by AMA which cannot even keep up with their regular work.
Pan-African 12 years ago

PLS WHY THE INSULT YOU MUST ASHAME OF YOURSELF.LONG LIVE AFRICA

PLS WHY THE INSULT YOU MUST ASHAME OF YOURSELF.LONG LIVE AFRICA
Dask 12 years ago

Can we be civilized, have respect for each other and get along please?

Can we be civilized, have respect for each other and get along please?

KOJO BUHARI 12 years ago

"PRESIDENT ORDERS A.M.A..." THATS THE WAY TO GO FORWARD, MR. PRESIDENT.YOU ORDER, AND IT MUST BE DONE AT ONCE!! YOU SEE,GHANAIANS WILL JUDGE YOUR SUCCESS THE WAY YOU DIRECT THEM.REMEMBER Gen,IK ACHEAMPONG? GHANAFO MADE HIM A ...
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"PRESIDENT ORDERS A.M.A..." THATS THE WAY TO GO FORWARD, MR. PRESIDENT.YOU ORDER, AND IT MUST BE DONE AT ONCE!! YOU SEE,GHANAIANS WILL JUDGE YOUR SUCCESS THE WAY YOU DIRECT THEM.REMEMBER Gen,IK ACHEAMPONG? GHANAFO MADE HIM A TOKE!! DRAMANI,SHOW THAT YOU HAVE FIRE IN YOUR BELLY, AND IT WILL BURN ANYONE WHO STANDS IN YOUR WAY.GOD BLESS.
ALUTA CONTINUA 12 years ago

WHERE IS THE MONEY TO DO IT ???

WHERE IS THE MONEY TO DO IT ???
labso 12 years ago

this is the example of good visionary leader

this is the example of good visionary leader
Egalitarian 12 years ago

Excuse! Excuse!! Excuse!!! and blackman will never do anything good. What about huge sums on funeral?

Excuse! Excuse!! Excuse!!! and blackman will never do anything good. What about huge sums on funeral?
Dr. med.William Acquah,Germany 12 years ago

Please, solve electricity and water problems first!Oh, Ghana!

Please, solve electricity and water problems first!Oh, Ghana!
EZEKIEL 12 years ago

BOTH PROBLEMS can be SOLVED SIMULTANEOUSLY, my friend! Look at the Address of State Housing Company.....
Kaneshie Industrial Estate,
OPPOSITE AWUDOME CEMETRY
P.O.Box....
ACCRA.
Is this a SENSIBLE ADDRESS of a state Comp ...
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BOTH PROBLEMS can be SOLVED SIMULTANEOUSLY, my friend! Look at the Address of State Housing Company.....
Kaneshie Industrial Estate,
OPPOSITE AWUDOME CEMETRY
P.O.Box....
ACCRA.
Is this a SENSIBLE ADDRESS of a state Company ???
It is the WILL and the DETERMINATION to do it and THAT'S what IS MISSING in Ghana!!
NO NONSENSE) 12 years ago

Please get on their backs and pressure them.
Don't just say it and leave it at that.
And oh ! don't forget the STENCH !!!!!!!!

Please get on their backs and pressure them.
Don't just say it and leave it at that.
And oh ! don't forget the STENCH !!!!!!!!
KWAA 12 years ago

We need street names in the whole of Ghana not only Accra or the big cities.
Is time to plan our cities and towns.

We need street names in the whole of Ghana not only Accra or the big cities.
Is time to plan our cities and towns.
Gabriel, Hamburg Germany. 12 years ago

We are with you Mr President. God bless you.

We are with you Mr President. God bless you.
DAN 12 years ago

he can proclaim anything but is he going to use the money stolen from china loan of 3 billion dollars to pay for mapping and sign posts??? Never leave Nigger in charge of real problem

he can proclaim anything but is he going to use the money stolen from china loan of 3 billion dollars to pay for mapping and sign posts??? Never leave Nigger in charge of real problem

ALUTA CONTINUA 12 years ago

COMMON SENSE
LONG OVERDUE

COMMON SENSE
LONG OVERDUE
Ghana_First 12 years ago

He sounds like the best president ever.

He sounds like the best president ever.
DAN 12 years ago

kill all muslim homosexuals

kill all muslim homosexuals
SAMUEL 12 years ago

THE STREET NAMING EXERCIS SHOULD NOT I REPËAT SHOULD NOT BE USED AS AN OPPORTUNITY TO STEAL GOVT. FUNDS.
THERE SHOULD BE TRANSPARENCY IN THE STREET NAMING.THE PRESIDENT SHOULD BE COMMENDED FOR THIS.

THE STREET NAMING EXERCIS SHOULD NOT I REPËAT SHOULD NOT BE USED AS AN OPPORTUNITY TO STEAL GOVT. FUNDS.
THERE SHOULD BE TRANSPARENCY IN THE STREET NAMING.THE PRESIDENT SHOULD BE COMMENDED FOR THIS.
Kwame Wiredu 12 years ago

I am just laughing here so loud.
Mr. president save your breath. We are just worthless bunch of people with low IQ.
What does it take to name our streets and give each building or property a number in our country. to the ex ...
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I am just laughing here so loud.
Mr. president save your breath. We are just worthless bunch of people with low IQ.
What does it take to name our streets and give each building or property a number in our country. to the extent that we are waiting for our so call development partners to come to aid to do this.And true to it, they came to our aid with money since president kuffour gave that issue a weight and i was optimistic it was going to get done. to my amazement and disappointment he left office without naming a single street.
that was when i lost hope in our ability to solve any problem in africa or Ghana for that matter.
A bunch of fools and nicommpos we are
ANU 12 years ago

that was kuffour the womanizer and creedy man

that was kuffour the womanizer and creedy man
DKB 12 years ago

Illiterate idiot. No wonder you can't even spell greedy.

Illiterate idiot. No wonder you can't even spell greedy.
John. B 12 years ago

First good thing that President is initiating. Good job. Numbering and naming all the streets and houses is very very important. Good job again.

First good thing that President is initiating. Good job. Numbering and naming all the streets and houses is very very important. Good job again.
KFC 12 years ago

This is the first good work done since you became the president. Now go ahead and sack the useless mayor and ask them to cleanup AMA itself, too much corruption, nepotism and don't care attitude because they can always make m ...
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This is the first good work done since you became the president. Now go ahead and sack the useless mayor and ask them to cleanup AMA itself, too much corruption, nepotism and don't care attitude because they can always make money from the public..
coolman 12 years ago

good step,for Ghanaians

good step,for Ghanaians
Lary 12 years ago

I LIKE THAT MR PRESIDENT, THIS IS A LEADER WHO HAS A VISION AND SETS A DATE TO ACCOMPLISH IT. IT DOESN'T HAVE TO BE A BIG TICKET AS A THOUSAND JOURNEY BEGINS WITH ONE STEP AT A TIME. I CONGRATULATE YOU MR PRESIDENT

I LIKE THAT MR PRESIDENT, THIS IS A LEADER WHO HAS A VISION AND SETS A DATE TO ACCOMPLISH IT. IT DOESN'T HAVE TO BE A BIG TICKET AS A THOUSAND JOURNEY BEGINS WITH ONE STEP AT A TIME. I CONGRATULATE YOU MR PRESIDENT
Agonaba 12 years ago

At least our heroes from all walks of life will appreciate streets named after them.

At least our heroes from all walks of life will appreciate streets named after them.
Ambrose 12 years ago

This what we badly need. We don't need the giant statue of Kwame Nkrumah the mad and wicked dictator. The first and worst dictator of Africa Kwame Nkrumah

This what we badly need. We don't need the giant statue of Kwame Nkrumah the mad and wicked dictator. The first and worst dictator of Africa Kwame Nkrumah
kek 12 years ago

very soon mr president ur going to leave office n u get time to making orders n.d.c fools.

very soon mr president ur going to leave office n u get time to making orders n.d.c fools.
ANU 12 years ago

ambrose, God will strike you down with very serious sickness for talking evil against kwame Nkrumah

ambrose, God will strike you down with very serious sickness for talking evil against kwame Nkrumah
CHARCOAL SELLER. 12 years ago

Better late than never, beautiful move Mr. president, Sir, please demonstrate a sense of National/PanAfrican pride when naming our streets, some people will have problems with a monument honoring President Kwame Nkrumah, but ...
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Better late than never, beautiful move Mr. president, Sir, please demonstrate a sense of National/PanAfrican pride when naming our streets, some people will have problems with a monument honoring President Kwame Nkrumah, but will welcome a George Bush Highway in Ghana, talk about slave mentality, future generations will judge us by by our conscious behavior.

For those of you who may be confused please allow me clarify, the roadway named after George Bush was constructed by the NPP government, I would've been much happier if they had named it after President Kufuor, Nana Akufo Addo, or any African of their choice.

Police personnel who put their lives on the line every day, doctors who save lives every day, teachers who go beyond the call of duty to educate us etc. these Ghanaians should be considered as local heroes whose names should be considered when naming streets.
GIS 12 years ago

Street naming goes beyong mere erection of signboards. It involves database and it takes time. I deal with this everyday. It must be well planned or it will be useless investment

Street naming goes beyong mere erection of signboards. It involves database and it takes time. I deal with this everyday. It must be well planned or it will be useless investment
GOLDEN BOY 12 years ago

that is the best thing for the city

that is the best thing for the city
AAD 12 years ago

Project Managers or Coordinators please consults Google Maps- to make sure you get it right.

Project Managers or Coordinators please consults Google Maps- to make sure you get it right.
Branaboy 12 years ago

Accra's Streets are already named and number. We can't see the names becuase the pushcart boys keep stealing the name plagues for scrap metal.

I now this because the exercise of naming and numbering streets has been on-go ...
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Accra's Streets are already named and number. We can't see the names becuase the pushcart boys keep stealing the name plagues for scrap metal.

I now this because the exercise of naming and numbering streets has been on-going since the Rawlings era. Kuffuor in his first term when AMA was under Jake's management also continued this policy, extending it to other cities that included Tamale.

Mahama, what you need to do is empower the authorities to ENFORCE the laws and ordinances of the country. Pushcart operators are supposed to operate only in designated market areas not roam all over the city stealing anything they find valuable from street signs to manhole covers.

Arrest these pushcart operators outside their designated operational areas (we even see them pushing carts on major highways such as the N1 motorway and the Ring Road). While at it also arrest all those illegal Okada operators at Korle Bu, Makola, Kaneshie, Weija, etc. The NDC government over the last 4 years has failed miserable in this area of enforcing traffic laws. Even the forces of law and order have themselves become violators of the traffic laws.
ANU 12 years ago

you are right

you are right
GYASI 12 years ago

-------DONT FORGET TO CLOSE ALL GUTTERS IN ACCRA, AS IT SEEMS THE GHANAIAN ARCHITECT AND CITY PLANNERS ,ONLY KNOWS HOW TO CONSTRUCT OPEN GUTTERS.!!!!!!WHAT A SHAME!!!!!!

-------DONT FORGET TO CLOSE ALL GUTTERS IN ACCRA, AS IT SEEMS THE GHANAIAN ARCHITECT AND CITY PLANNERS ,ONLY KNOWS HOW TO CONSTRUCT OPEN GUTTERS.!!!!!!WHAT A SHAME!!!!!!
Frank Mensah, Tikobo No. 2 12 years ago

If I were the president, I would make sure the potholes on those roads are filled before the naming. This country has no adequate electricity, no adequate water and no decent roads. The president complains the capital is too ...
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If I were the president, I would make sure the potholes on those roads are filled before the naming. This country has no adequate electricity, no adequate water and no decent roads. The president complains the capital is too congested; he offers no soulution. Every professional is on strike in the country. Is street naming a priority at this time?
There Is 12 years ago

Priorities, the consideration must be constructions of overpass across the country, and all out subroad repairs and good drainages, the country needs to reinverst into road development. Government should look outsibe the box ...
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Priorities, the consideration must be constructions of overpass across the country, and all out subroad repairs and good drainages, the country needs to reinverst into road development. Government should look outsibe the box and set up a national two years plan, of targeting roads building construction seriously, starting from the villages first, than residencial. However, there is still hope.
Say the TRUTH 12 years ago

It CANNOT BE DONE WITHOUT RESOURCES ASSIGNED TO THE PROJECT MR. PRESIDENT.

LOOK AT THE NATIONAL IDENTIFICATION CARD - IT HAD BEEN OVER 5 YRS. NOW WITH NOT ENOUGH FUNDS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE AUTHORITY TO ACCMPLISH/COMPLET ...
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It CANNOT BE DONE WITHOUT RESOURCES ASSIGNED TO THE PROJECT MR. PRESIDENT.

LOOK AT THE NATIONAL IDENTIFICATION CARD - IT HAD BEEN OVER 5 YRS. NOW WITH NOT ENOUGH FUNDS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE AUTHORITY TO ACCMPLISH/COMPLETE THE PROJECT!!!!

TALK IS CHEAP - SHOULD BE BACKE WITH THE NECESSARY FUEL - MONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
bawonye 12 years ago

True all the local and commnuity groups get behind the Mayor in order to get your alloated funds. Oh also, get community leaders to draw a plan asap. ...A fair idea for the GaD nation states.
There is a good suggestion which ...
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True all the local and commnuity groups get behind the Mayor in order to get your alloated funds. Oh also, get community leaders to draw a plan asap. ...A fair idea for the GaD nation states.
There is a good suggestion which will reward all on/..... You can use any material for the authorised names till AMA comes with the funding. you see you can start something. See you on one of the Ga Forums.
williamdegraftcoleman.com 12 years ago

Politics aside, isn't this directive a step in the right direction? It seems as though every sector of the Ghanaian Economic Engine needs a kind of rapid response.

Politics aside, isn't this directive a step in the right direction? It seems as though every sector of the Ghanaian Economic Engine needs a kind of rapid response.
GEORGE TEE 12 years ago

MOST STREETS IN ACCRA HAVE BEEN NAMED AND NUMBERED ALREADY. ALL A.M.A NEEDS TO DO IS TO WRITE THEM. IT'S CHOPPING TIME! OH YEAH!!!!

MOST STREETS IN ACCRA HAVE BEEN NAMED AND NUMBERED ALREADY. ALL A.M.A NEEDS TO DO IS TO WRITE THEM. IT'S CHOPPING TIME! OH YEAH!!!!
RAY 12 years ago

THIS IS NOT NEWS. WE'VE HEARED IT MILLION TIMES FROM OUR POLITICIANS YET NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE

THIS IS NOT NEWS. WE'VE HEARED IT MILLION TIMES FROM OUR POLITICIANS YET NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE
Appletus 12 years ago

That is what these guys are supposed to be doing and not sit in the office and receive big salaries and bonuses. It is about time our streets are numbered for security reasons, tax purposes, mailing system and easy movement. ...
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That is what these guys are supposed to be doing and not sit in the office and receive big salaries and bonuses. It is about time our streets are numbered for security reasons, tax purposes, mailing system and easy movement. This President has a vision
Sarah UK 12 years ago

Thank you Mr. President, I know there good things in store for Ghana. We love and bless you.

Thank you Mr. President, I know there good things in store for Ghana. We love and bless you.
kb 12 years ago

Good move Mr. President. But draw a line in the sand otherwise nothing will be done by 18 months, this is Ghana!

Good move Mr. President. But draw a line in the sand otherwise nothing will be done by 18 months, this is Ghana!
Bon 12 years ago

Misplaced priorities. Somethings are urgent but unimportant or unnecessary. Mr. President, please lets tackle the teaming strike action other than naming Accra streets

Misplaced priorities. Somethings are urgent but unimportant or unnecessary. Mr. President, please lets tackle the teaming strike action other than naming Accra streets
Kwasi Mienza, Western Region 12 years ago

Naming the streets and houses (in addition to personal ID's) brings clarity to national planning. How can you tackle things when you can't see or know where they are? How can you tackle strike action by teachers when you hav ...
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Naming the streets and houses (in addition to personal ID's) brings clarity to national planning. How can you tackle things when you can't see or know where they are? How can you tackle strike action by teachers when you have so many ghost names on government payroll. I'm sure family members of teachers who died ten years ago are still collecting their salaries.
James B. Otafregya 12 years ago

Every street/road/place/square in every loation in the nation must be named and not only those in Accra.

As a matter of fact, we first need Zip/Postal Codes plus street naming!

Every street/road/place/square in every loation in the nation must be named and not only those in Accra.

As a matter of fact, we first need Zip/Postal Codes plus street naming!
Steve 12 years ago

Street Naming. Another "Guinea Fowl" project in the making. An avenue for chop chop. Ye be di Ke ke.

Street Naming. Another "Guinea Fowl" project in the making. An avenue for chop chop. Ye be di Ke ke.
kooooo 12 years ago

Enve in south Africa every village has a street name, building name and number. Why then Mahama is a useless? Do NPPs thought Ghana will remained like that? President Mahama is a modern president not 1960.

Enve in south Africa every village has a street name, building name and number. Why then Mahama is a useless? Do NPPs thought Ghana will remained like that? President Mahama is a modern president not 1960.
bawonye 12 years ago

Yes he is right. Things change for every city and Accra is one of them. It therefore calls for a '' desperate times calls for desperate measures'' – type of law and enforcement
(Churchill Prime Minister for Britain during ...
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Yes he is right. Things change for every city and Accra is one of them. It therefore calls for a '' desperate times calls for desperate measures'' – type of law and enforcement
(Churchill Prime Minister for Britain during the 2nd ww).
kooooo 12 years ago

Common street name, street number and building name is a problem?

This's something we have done over 50 years ago. Thanks to prez Mahama for your good vision.

Common street name, street number and building name is a problem?

This's something we have done over 50 years ago. Thanks to prez Mahama for your good vision.
Zakariah Ali 12 years ago

It is amazing that street naming and numbers has been going on in Accra for over fourty years without end. Is the endless exercise the result of "chop small". I was a junior officer in the Ministry of Local Government when a ...
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It is amazing that street naming and numbers has been going on in Accra for over fourty years without end. Is the endless exercise the result of "chop small". I was a junior officer in the Ministry of Local Government when a crash program was launched to name and number the streets and houses of Accra and that crash program has been going on for more than 40 years.
ABEEKU, PORT ELIZABETH,SOUTH AFRICA. 12 years ago

RIGHT MOVE ANY WAY THANK U.IS VERY GOOD.

RIGHT MOVE ANY WAY THANK U.IS VERY GOOD.
seth 12 years ago

this makes sense. its the step in the right direction

this makes sense. its the step in the right direction
Kwasi Mienza, Western Region 12 years ago

We can't blame you. This should have been done by Presidents who came after Nkrumah. I remember that we had street names and houses addresses in the late 60's to early 70's. This system was mostly lost during the 20 years o ...
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We can't blame you. This should have been done by Presidents who came after Nkrumah. I remember that we had street names and houses addresses in the late 60's to early 70's. This system was mostly lost during the 20 years of Rawlings regime.
j s addo 12 years ago

where is the money when we dont have money to generate electricity or to pump water i think mahama is clueless

where is the money when we dont have money to generate electricity or to pump water i think mahama is clueless
Paa Kodwo 12 years ago

PRESIDENT-PLEASE; EXTEND YOUR ORDERS TO ALL REGIONAL CENTRES IN THE COUNTRY TO DO THE SAME

WITH THIS ON COURSE,WILL MAKE IT MORE EASIER FOR PEOPLE TO CONTRACT THEIR CREDITS AND MONEY TRANSACTIONS IN THE COUNTRY.

THEY US ...
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PRESIDENT-PLEASE; EXTEND YOUR ORDERS TO ALL REGIONAL CENTRES IN THE COUNTRY TO DO THE SAME

WITH THIS ON COURSE,WILL MAKE IT MORE EASIER FOR PEOPLE TO CONTRACT THEIR CREDITS AND MONEY TRANSACTIONS IN THE COUNTRY.

THEY USE OF POST OFFICE BOXES HAVE TO END NOW.

THIS WAS LONG OVERDUE.
Woyome 2 12 years ago

Hey mahama! do Ghanaians eat or drink Street Names? Infact , If I was born Tanii, i would have committed suicide b'cos most of them are so senseless and stupid like mahama. ghanaians need water, jobs, power electricity and de ...
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Hey mahama! do Ghanaians eat or drink Street Names? Infact , If I was born Tanii, i would have committed suicide b'cos most of them are so senseless and stupid like mahama. ghanaians need water, jobs, power electricity and development and not what ever comes from your stinky mouth.have you named the streets in gonjaland? I am not surprised you will soon leave Parliament with your most corruptible cabinet of "Silly 86" and Guinea Fowl NDC Parliamentarians
GHANABA1 12 years ago

this man is confused as well as his cabinet. we need jobs, water electricity and many important things,listen to what he is talking about? street naming is a secondary issue.God has shown you and NDC cabinet the red card so t ...
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this man is confused as well as his cabinet. we need jobs, water electricity and many important things,listen to what he is talking about? street naming is a secondary issue.God has shown you and NDC cabinet the red card so there is no need to bother anymore.Wake up ghanaians!
akos 12 years ago

New movie coming out Magyar Kojo pepeni president....northerns and ewews burn in hell.

New movie coming out Magyar Kojo pepeni president....northerns and ewews burn in hell.
Kuuku Annan 12 years ago

Is this AMA-ECG,Police Officer,Water Works,Travel agent 'President' sitting on some thorns or nails? He is weeping!

Is this AMA-ECG,Police Officer,Water Works,Travel agent 'President' sitting on some thorns or nails? He is weeping!
ERICUS-ERICUS 12 years ago

SHAME TO INFANTILE FOLLOWERS OF NDC; HOW DOES THIS MAKE MAHAMA VISIONARY? STREET & PROPERTY NAMING IS NOT NEW IN GHANA.

SHAME TO INFANTILE FOLLOWERS OF NDC; HOW DOES THIS MAKE MAHAMA VISIONARY? STREET & PROPERTY NAMING IS NOT NEW IN GHANA.
SAMMY 12 years ago

We need tarred roadsc to keep the dust down

We need tarred roadsc to keep the dust down
NANA AKUFU ADDO 12 years ago

NANA AKUFFO ADDO DWARF STREET NUMBER 3

NANA AKUFFO ADDO DWARF STREET NUMBER 3
NANA AKUFU ADDO 12 years ago

IF NOT TO POST INSULT ON THE NEWS PAPERS WHAT CAN NPP THINK OF? BRAVO MR. PRESIDENT.

IF NOT TO POST INSULT ON THE NEWS PAPERS WHAT CAN NPP THINK OF? BRAVO MR. PRESIDENT.
St.Francis 12 years ago

A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION PREZ.IN THE DEVELOPED WORLD DATA IS VERY IMPORTANT.INFACT GHANAIANS SHOULD KNOW THAT IT IS A CAPITAL ERROR TO THEORISE BEFORE ONE HAS DATA.YOU NEED TO HAVE DATA TO PLAN.REVENUE,COMMUNICATION,TAX, ...
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A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION PREZ.IN THE DEVELOPED WORLD DATA IS VERY IMPORTANT.INFACT GHANAIANS SHOULD KNOW THAT IT IS A CAPITAL ERROR TO THEORISE BEFORE ONE HAS DATA.YOU NEED TO HAVE DATA TO PLAN.REVENUE,COMMUNICATION,TAX,ROAD EXPANSION ETC, ETC, WILL ALL DEPEND ON DATA.HOWEVER,I MUST CAUTION HERE THIS EXERCIS SHOULD BE SEEN THROUGH TO ITS FULLEST COMPLETION.THIS BEGGERS THE QUESTION WHETHER AMA HAS ADEQUATE RESOURCES TO UNDERTAKE THIS GOOD EXERCISE.OTHER REGIONS SHOULD TAKE CUE AND FOLLOW SUIT AND NOT WAIT TILL IT REACHES THEIR TURN 10 YEAR LATER.LETS GIVE THE DEVIL HIS DUE.I PERSONALLY SEE THIS EXERCISE AS GOOD ONE.
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL! 12 years ago

President Mahama, has therefore, called on the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) and the Roads and Highway Authority, to speed up work on the Bus Rapid Transport System in Accra.

He also ordered the AMA to name and number ...
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President Mahama, has therefore, called on the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) and the Roads and Highway Authority, to speed up work on the Bus Rapid Transport System in Accra.

He also ordered the AMA to name and number all streets and houses in the metropolis within the next 18 months.

IN MOST WESTERN CITIES. THE LOCAL CITY GOVT ARE THE ONES WHO RUN LOCAL TRANSPORTATION. U HAVE A CITY RUN PUBLIC TRANSPORT SYSTEM, MEANING CITY BUSES. EACH REGION NEEDS A REGIONAL PUBLIC TRANSPORT ASSOC. ADMINISTER THAT IN UR REGION N CITIES. U ALSO NEED TAXI ASSOC. SHOULD ALL TAXIS IN ACCRA HVE A CERTAIN COLOR?

WE NEED URBAN PLANNING IN ALL MAJOR CITIES N REGIONAL CAPITALS IN GH. WE NEED VERTICAL N HORIZONTAL STREETS. GET THE LAZY MOYORS TO START WORKIG. SUCH A STATEMENT SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE REGIONAL MINISTERS N CITY MAYORS. WORK MUST START ASAP, BCOS I KNOW THE DEADLINE WONT BE MET. THE CASH BENEFITS TO CITY PLANNING IS HUGE. ADDRESS SYSTEM. INSURANCE REGISTRATION ID FOR EACH GH CITIZEN. WE NEED A A PROPER WAY OF COLLECTING TAXES FROM EACH PERSON WHO WORKS. BUSINESS MUST FILE N PAY TAXES. PUT IN STRUCTURES TO BREED ECONOMIC WEALTH.....ECONOMICALLY STRONG CITIES, MAKE STRONG REGIONS N A STRONGER GH.
Dask 12 years ago

I think this is a good idea. This will enable visitors and residents alike to locate buildings and other places easily. However concerning the the naming of streets, this should not solely rest on AMA. I think there should ...
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I think this is a good idea. This will enable visitors and residents alike to locate buildings and other places easily. However concerning the the naming of streets, this should not solely rest on AMA. I think there should be comittees that involve with the governments, chiefs, private sectors, historians, and other professional, and academicians. The time frame of 18 months also needs to be considered. Is it possible or plausible?
binA 12 years ago

How independent are the tourists who chose Ghana as a holiday destination?

Tourism is becoming the buzz word in Ghana these days. The Government and various groups are focusing on cashing in our 50th birthday celebrations. ...
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How independent are the tourists who chose Ghana as a holiday destination?

Tourism is becoming the buzz word in Ghana these days. The Government and various groups are focusing on cashing in our 50th birthday celebrations. Is the Government taking actions?

Have we achieved the key stages of a sort of developments to attract the tourists in the last 49 years of our independence? While many communities are actively improving their underdevelopment others are just waiting for the Government with commnuity developments.

Ghana is blessed in so many ways. We have adequate good drinking water in many areas, a sort of adequate electric supply, good weather and a warm crowd of people.

What is the missing gap in our development?

? Lack of bridges on many of our rivers to bring communties closer together

? Limited Street management strategies-

? Lack of Road Sign posts to communicate with the motorist

? Lack of tourists information centres

? Lack of good infrastructure

? Lack of basic services for villages

? Lack of an effective transport systems, Clear Trotro stops for passengers

? Lack of a regular clean up in all our cities and the communities

? Lack of road map for all areas.

? Lack of sense of an effective road directions.

? Lack of security or quick response from the police to make the tourist safe- though communities do provide this unofficially

This is become clear why many tourists do need a tour guide most of the time. Or are they independent? All these issues needs to be of a priority before Ghana could even start thinking of any advertisement of tourism

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