Being in prison was the scariest moment of my life – Atubiga

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PADDY 12 years ago

COWARD HEART----,,,,,

COWARD HEART----,,,,,
OYOKOBA 12 years ago

In the NDC the more obnoxious one is the more likely you will be rewarded with political post, and that was what that idiot was doing that got him into trouble. He was following the playbook of Felix Ofosu Kwakye, Murtala Moh ...
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In the NDC the more obnoxious one is the more likely you will be rewarded with political post, and that was what that idiot was doing that got him into trouble. He was following the playbook of Felix Ofosu Kwakye, Murtala Mohammed, Fiifi Kwetey, Okudzeto Ablakwa etc. Hope he has learned something. Adwee like that.

Give him a few days and he will be back to his old stupid self again only this time he will avoid talking about the Supreme Court directly. The fool thinks there is an audience out there dying to hear him talk his head off. Look at the contradiction in his story, he contemplated death several times - he actually spent only two nights behind bars - and yet still he was scared to death on the ride to Akuse. Who is he kidding, the usual NDC fan-fools of course, a wannabe hero. Two days on a prison bed and you were already wetting your bed, Ofui.

By the way why was he scared to death on the way to Akuse in the middle of the night? Seems the coward was reminded of what his party did to three high court judges and retired army major who were abducted and killed in the middle of the night by Rawlings and Kojo Tsikata. That was what was giving him the gazebos and creeps. The head cutter is afraid to sleep on his back, so they say. A would-be warlord became chicken. Go and sin no more kwaseato!
ATSU, HO 12 years ago

IF HE IS TRULY REPENTANT THAT IS GREAT ENOUGH.

IF HE IS TRULY REPENTANT THAT IS GREAT ENOUGH.
Homesense 12 years ago

You felt it know better.

Add your experience to the message you intend to Ghanaians, as this story hints. And tell them also to NEVER JOKE WITH THE LAW, FOR IT'S HELL TO BE ON THE WRONG SIDE OF IT.

You felt it know better.

Add your experience to the message you intend to Ghanaians, as this story hints. And tell them also to NEVER JOKE WITH THE LAW, FOR IT'S HELL TO BE ON THE WRONG SIDE OF IT.
insight to the bone 12 years ago

what a load of bullshit , they come and weaken our institutions and pepeni by corrupting them all into compliance and say something good can come out of this , china is at war against Africa and is doing everything to ensure ...
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what a load of bullshit , they come and weaken our institutions and pepeni by corrupting them all into compliance and say something good can come out of this , china is at war against Africa and is doing everything to ensure the so called dimwitted idiot leaders who only think how to chop today as for them there is no tomorrow do their biding . so disastrous is their policy that the people end up being enslaved for generations to come . the chinese admit their army of citizens are here to exploit but where in the world have any people benefited by being exploited. their warped sick toxic policy will sooner or later be their own undoing
OBAA YAA 12 years ago

This proofs what our elders have always been saying sometime ago that. Cowards, always dies many times before their original death. My dear brother, you have taken everything out off my big mouth “Two days on a prison bed ...
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This proofs what our elders have always been saying sometime ago that. Cowards, always dies many times before their original death. My dear brother, you have taken everything out off my big mouth “Two days on a prison bed and this coward Ofui is wetting his bed”
OZA 12 years ago

Obaa Yaa, I like your comment but remember, NO ELDERS of yours said "cowards always die before their death" It was an English writer who said it long time ago. Did you forget your literature.

Obaa Yaa, I like your comment but remember, NO ELDERS of yours said "cowards always die before their death" It was an English writer who said it long time ago. Did you forget your literature.
OBAA YAA 12 years ago

Thank you, for the source of this quote. Which is from an English Literature, a play by Shakespeare, titled Julius Caesar. Referring to Nina being afraid anytime she goes out alone. However, if read my posting I did not clai ...
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Thank you, for the source of this quote. Which is from an English Literature, a play by Shakespeare, titled Julius Caesar. Referring to Nina being afraid anytime she goes out alone. However, if read my posting I did not claim this quote to be from my elders. Please, not the word “Our” elders not my(or mine) elders as you tries to misinterpret
ELINAM 12 years ago

It takes courage to admit mistakes, and as a learned lady as you are, you have won my deepest respect.
And If only our half baked politicians who makes the loudest noises, and kicking people out of parliament for not dressin ...
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It takes courage to admit mistakes, and as a learned lady as you are, you have won my deepest respect.
And If only our half baked politicians who makes the loudest noises, and kicking people out of parliament for not dressing like Europeans under 100 degree heat in Ghana can learn a thing or two from your beautiful mind.
Have a pleasant day.
K''DUA FLOWERS (fr) 12 years ago

aTUBIGA MUST BE MADE TO UNDERSTAND THAT ITS BETTER TO DIE AS A HERO THAN TO LIVE AS A COWARD.PLEASE CONTROL YOUR MOUTH FOR,YOUR 3DAYS WAS JUST TOO SHORT FOR YOU TO BE SO OUTSPOKEN.

aTUBIGA MUST BE MADE TO UNDERSTAND THAT ITS BETTER TO DIE AS A HERO THAN TO LIVE AS A COWARD.PLEASE CONTROL YOUR MOUTH FOR,YOUR 3DAYS WAS JUST TOO SHORT FOR YOU TO BE SO OUTSPOKEN.

Kofi Adjaho Mahama 12 years ago

Born again Atubiga, aka Alex Acolatse, should tell Ghanaians what his true identity is. Is he Alex Acolatse or Stephen Atubiga?. He should also clear the air whether it is true he was an NPP cardholder when he was in the USA ...
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Born again Atubiga, aka Alex Acolatse, should tell Ghanaians what his true identity is. Is he Alex Acolatse or Stephen Atubiga?. He should also clear the air whether it is true he was an NPP cardholder when he was in the USA and what led to his betrayal of NPP when he returned to Ghana. Atugiba/Acolatse should also comment on the allegation that when he was in the USA he was given a severe beating for chasing somebody's wife.
kpakpo onukpa 12 years ago

Same analysis should apply to ur pal Kuranchie. Let him mention another word after his release and he will get 6 months. Even Kwaku Baako will not defend him

Same analysis should apply to ur pal Kuranchie. Let him mention another word after his release and he will get 6 months. Even Kwaku Baako will not defend him
Addo Batsa 12 years ago

you have partially experienced death but surely is not your time and you will do marvelous for your mother Ghana.
Welcome home and if your colleague did what you did at court, you would not have had a change of environment.

you have partially experienced death but surely is not your time and you will do marvelous for your mother Ghana.
Welcome home and if your colleague did what you did at court, you would not have had a change of environment.
OBAA YAA 12 years ago

This is no partial death experience of death of this guy, he is just a total coward. How could he even think that the officer or the government were going to kill him when the whole world knows of his whereabouts? When he is ...
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This is no partial death experience of death of this guy, he is just a total coward. How could he even think that the officer or the government were going to kill him when the whole world knows of his whereabouts? When he is part of the government? Or his imagination were collection of thoughts about what the government does to other prisoners when no one is looking …… I just like to know because P(NDC) have a history of making person varnish in the darkness….
LOOK 12 years ago

YES,DON,T FOLLOW NPP PEOPLE AGAIN.IF THEY SAY SOME THING RONG,ADVICE THEM THEY DON,T KNOW.

YES,DON,T FOLLOW NPP PEOPLE AGAIN.IF THEY SAY SOME THING RONG,ADVICE THEM THEY DON,T KNOW.
Taurus 12 years ago

I don't know what to say now but reading through his full story,I wept and wept also for reading Ken's story at the prison.It's part of life as,no one knows what the next minutes would bring to his or her life.God be with you ...
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I don't know what to say now but reading through his full story,I wept and wept also for reading Ken's story at the prison.It's part of life as,no one knows what the next minutes would bring to his or her life.God be with you all.
marvellous 12 years ago

Better late in repenting than never. I really admire the way he accepted his mistakes and promised never to return to it again. He should also promote the welfare of prisoners in his tours.

Better late in repenting than never. I really admire the way he accepted his mistakes and promised never to return to it again. He should also promote the welfare of prisoners in his tours.
FRedsaid 12 years ago

Does it have to take this experience of 3 days in jail for you to know that incendiary comments like the ones you made is bad for a nation that has just embarked on a new democratic dispensation?

I thought it was common se ...
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Does it have to take this experience of 3 days in jail for you to know that incendiary comments like the ones you made is bad for a nation that has just embarked on a new democratic dispensation?

I thought it was common sense to realise that we all want a peaceful Ghana and stupid comments challenging decisions of a supreme court of the nation were nation wrecking.

Common sense appears to be not common after all. It takes longer for dim wits to come to this realisation
Vuvuzela 12 years ago

Very nice comments.

Very nice comments.
Akua Yirenkyi 12 years ago

Why should you be afraid to die? You said there will be civil war if the verdict does not go in favour of your party. Yes, some of you have never tasted war before that's why you say or write anything you want. You should hav ...
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Why should you be afraid to die? You said there will be civil war if the verdict does not go in favour of your party. Yes, some of you have never tasted war before that's why you say or write anything you want. You should have spent more than 3days.

JAMES 12 years ago

THERE ARE FEW SAINTS IN THIS COUNTRY, YOU ARE ONE OF THEM. YOU HAVE SHOWN REMORSE AND THAT IS FINE. LET OTHERS CONTINUE SHOWING THAT THEY ARE TOUGH. THEY WILL BE BEHIND THE BARS ALWAYS. FORGIVE ALL THOSE WHO CONTINUE TO INSUL ...
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THERE ARE FEW SAINTS IN THIS COUNTRY, YOU ARE ONE OF THEM. YOU HAVE SHOWN REMORSE AND THAT IS FINE. LET OTHERS CONTINUE SHOWING THAT THEY ARE TOUGH. THEY WILL BE BEHIND THE BARS ALWAYS. FORGIVE ALL THOSE WHO CONTINUE TO INSULT YOU.
Yaw Poku, USA 12 years ago

You are really myopic. What about him making those incendiary comments and spending 3 days in jail makes a saint? Saints for that matter never beat war drum but peace drums period.

You are really myopic. What about him making those incendiary comments and spending 3 days in jail makes a saint? Saints for that matter never beat war drum but peace drums period.
Sam 12 years ago

Experience is the best teacher

Experience is the best teacher
sankariwa 12 years ago

This is the begining. More time ahead and you are bound to experience the second time if you dont zip your mouth. You talk too much but of no value. You've been warned, take care

This is the begining. More time ahead and you are bound to experience the second time if you dont zip your mouth. You talk too much but of no value. You've been warned, take care
Yaw Poku, USA 12 years ago

You are just plain coward boy but was spewing garbage on the air as if you are the bravest man in Ghana, and that your party has all the powers in the world.You talked of civil war if the court rule against your party but you ...
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You are just plain coward boy but was spewing garbage on the air as if you are the bravest man in Ghana, and that your party has all the powers in the world.You talked of civil war if the court rule against your party but you are afraid to die, then who was going to do the civil war for you boy? What a coward jobless electrician in USA who decided to come home to Ghana to join the looting gang of the NDC
kojo mensah 12 years ago

kw333, wo be ka nokor3

kw333, wo be ka nokor3
jamilah 12 years ago

you break the law u pay the price oh he should stop being such drama queen my mother all say if u have notheing gud to say do not anything at all

you break the law u pay the price oh he should stop being such drama queen my mother all say if u have notheing gud to say do not anything at all
anwia 12 years ago

what a contradictory story. he contemplated death at the same time, he was scared they were going to kill him and he was afraid of death....spare us the 'repented' attitude he will be back to doing the same thing in few month ...
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what a contradictory story. he contemplated death at the same time, he was scared they were going to kill him and he was afraid of death....spare us the 'repented' attitude he will be back to doing the same thing in few months.
kojovi 12 years ago

NEXT TIME YOU PLAY THE FOOL YOU WILL BE GIVEN SIX MONTHS. ABO.....AAAAA

NEXT TIME YOU PLAY THE FOOL YOU WILL BE GIVEN SIX MONTHS. ABO.....AAAAA
princewilly@ymail.com 12 years ago

The nervous young bride became irritated by her husband's lusty advances on their wedding night and reprimanded him severely.

"I demand proper manners in bed," she declared, "just as I do at the dinner table with fufu an ...
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The nervous young bride became irritated by her husband's lusty advances on their wedding night and reprimanded him severely.

"I demand proper manners in bed," she declared, "just as I do at the dinner table with fufu and palm soup!"

Amused by his wife's formality, the groom smoothed his rumpled hair and climbed quietly between the sheets. "Is that better?" he asked, with a hint of a smile.

"Yes," replied the girl, "much better."

"Very good, darling," the husband whispered. "Now would you be so kind as to please pass the pussy."

PHILTY McNASTY 12 years ago

Please Prince Willy can you catalogue your jokes, they are so funny. Pass me the pussy please! Wow

Please Prince Willy can you catalogue your jokes, they are so funny. Pass me the pussy please! Wow
kojovi 12 years ago

NEXT TIME YOU PLAY THE FOOOOOOOOL YOU WILLA BE GIVEN SIX MONTHS. ABOOO...AA

NEXT TIME YOU PLAY THE FOOOOOOOOL YOU WILLA BE GIVEN SIX MONTHS. ABOOO...AA
Marquis 12 years ago

Poor soul praying to God to take you to prison in one piece and yet you were so loud to make all those uncalled for comments. Ghana belongs to us all so no one has the right to threaten mayhem that will lead to the death of t ...
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Poor soul praying to God to take you to prison in one piece and yet you were so loud to make all those uncalled for comments. Ghana belongs to us all so no one has the right to threaten mayhem that will lead to the death of the unfortunate. God be with us all. Peace is what we need
Willies 12 years ago

It is another stage of life brother man. Indeed, they say experience is the best teacher. You have something to say. What you are describing can only be imagined to understand it. It is however, different from the real experi ...
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It is another stage of life brother man. Indeed, they say experience is the best teacher. You have something to say. What you are describing can only be imagined to understand it. It is however, different from the real experience. The struggles continue. Don't be daunted or feel knocked down, but just wiser. Welcome back and continue to cherish the liberty you have.
STEPHEN SOUTHAMPTON 12 years ago

Coward dies many times before his final death.

Coward dies many times before his final death.
Natural Mystic 12 years ago

I would take it that Mr. Atubiga left Nsawam for Akuse either at 2am or just a few minutes after 2am. A journey of 63.07 km took 2 hours? Were you riding on the back of a pregnant snail? Na waooooooo!

I would take it that Mr. Atubiga left Nsawam for Akuse either at 2am or just a few minutes after 2am. A journey of 63.07 km took 2 hours? Were you riding on the back of a pregnant snail? Na waooooooo!
Lorgo Ligri 12 years ago

No Mystic, he took a ride in the warden's smelly shoes. Ebi de Ghana way.

No Mystic, he took a ride in the warden's smelly shoes. Ebi de Ghana way.
ADJOA 12 years ago

Coward or no coward, it's all Great!
It is only God who can send a man to prison to make him a free man. Tsatsu Tsikata became a free man in period. Hope Ken too shall be set free in free.

Coward or no coward, it's all Great!
It is only God who can send a man to prison to make him a free man. Tsatsu Tsikata became a free man in period. Hope Ken too shall be set free in free.
foyoo 12 years ago

Atubigah, your jail sentence was as a results of Ken's attitude in the court room. Anyway, dont forget as you said to preach peace to Ghanaians.

Atubigah, your jail sentence was as a results of Ken's attitude in the court room. Anyway, dont forget as you said to preach peace to Ghanaians.
fo kofi 12 years ago

HOW MANY MORE SOULS WILL BE SAVED BY THIS SC CASE? CAN WE ALSO IMAGINE THE HUGE DEMOCRATIC STEP WE ARE GOING TO TAKE IF WE GET RID OF ALL THE PEOPLE AND MOLES AT THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION WHO HAVE BEEN PLAYING RUSSIAN ROOTLETS ...
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HOW MANY MORE SOULS WILL BE SAVED BY THIS SC CASE? CAN WE ALSO IMAGINE THE HUGE DEMOCRATIC STEP WE ARE GOING TO TAKE IF WE GET RID OF ALL THE PEOPLE AND MOLES AT THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION WHO HAVE BEEN PLAYING RUSSIAN ROOTLETS WITH OUR ELECTIONS? GOD BLESS THE PETITIONERS AND THE JUDGES
abaabia 12 years ago

The die-hard boot licker got paid his due.

The die-hard boot licker got paid his due.
NII LARTEY NARTEY 12 years ago

Every Ghanaian who truely love this country must thank God and send a message of appreciation to the Supreme Court for sending the two loud mouths to prison as a warning that no one is above the laws of the land and the right ...
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Every Ghanaian who truely love this country must thank God and send a message of appreciation to the Supreme Court for sending the two loud mouths to prison as a warning that no one is above the laws of the land and the right thing must be seen done.

If the police services had been fair to apprehended people within the two leading political parties who preach hatred and slander with some notoriously going on violent rampage with deadly weapons on our streets, the imprisonment of Atubiga and Koranchie wouldn't have been necessary and avoided for lessons would have been learnt long ago.

Going to prison for someone's Presidency is the most silly thing to do as our today's politicians are all self centered and materially greedy bastards.

Patriotism and nationalism was painfully hijacked and killed by the fake CIA agent Rawlings 31st December revolution. People parading as nationalists are all pretenders, fake, national traitors and corruptly criminals!!!

Long gone the time when one could die for Ghana. Be-careful and think deep before you open the mouth next time!!!
kpakpo onukpa 12 years ago

Akuffo-Addo is on London eating in fine hotels and you are in jail. How stupid are you.

Akuffo-Addo is on London eating in fine hotels and you are in jail. How stupid are you.
Opinion 12 years ago

Ok let's wait and see whether arrogant NPP new editor would talk the humble way after his release. Yes, Atubiga messed up ans was charged/sentenced but you can see that he has been humbled but I doubt whether the NPP arrogant ...
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Ok let's wait and see whether arrogant NPP new editor would talk the humble way after his release. Yes, Atubiga messed up ans was charged/sentenced but you can see that he has been humbled but I doubt whether the NPP arrogant Ken Kuranchie could do same...
MANNY. London 12 years ago

Felix Ofosu Kwarkye, that arrogant cunt should be the next.NDC is full of disrespectful people, especially the youth in the party.Mr Atubiga it serves you right.Now go on, tour the country and preach the new Gospel.Thank God ...
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Felix Ofosu Kwarkye, that arrogant cunt should be the next.NDC is full of disrespectful people, especially the youth in the party.Mr Atubiga it serves you right.Now go on, tour the country and preach the new Gospel.Thank God for the SC.
NYATEFE 12 years ago

USE THE TERMS ACCORDINGLY BECAUSE JAILBIRD IS SOME ONE WHO FREQUENT JAIL BUT NOT ONCE.

USE THE TERMS ACCORDINGLY BECAUSE JAILBIRD IS SOME ONE WHO FREQUENT JAIL BUT NOT ONCE.
Eric Kwame-University of Cardiff 12 years ago

Just reading Mr Stephen Atubiga's statement, I have been reminded of a succinct psychology lecture that I was fortunate to attend at the University of London Institute of Education in 2005. The theme entitled "Learning by exp ...
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Just reading Mr Stephen Atubiga's statement, I have been reminded of a succinct psychology lecture that I was fortunate to attend at the University of London Institute of Education in 2005. The theme entitled "Learning by experience through experience" in which a Ghanain born Dr.Daniel Asigri(Senior Psychology Lecturer)was the pricipal speaker.The notion of ideologica state apparatus such as court judges, police and prison officers and so on and how they impact on the citizery, was adequately delivered and explored. From Mr Atubiga's experience he may now without hesitation discuss hugely with the populate the issue that underpins our lay understanding of 'power over and not power with'as has been candidly executed by our Lordships.
truth 12 years ago

this goes out to oman fm and net 2 (radio Rwanda) they should be very care with the kind of trash they feed their listeners

this goes out to oman fm and net 2 (radio Rwanda) they should be very care with the kind of trash they feed their listeners
KAMM 12 years ago

advise radio gold too

advise radio gold too
KASAVUBU 12 years ago

I beg for education...with my L.A. Middle 'A' schooling at Twifo Praso, I have always held the view that a jailbird is a person who has been in-and-out of prison for a number of times.Alas!
Thank you, myjoyonline.

I beg for education...with my L.A. Middle 'A' schooling at Twifo Praso, I have always held the view that a jailbird is a person who has been in-and-out of prison for a number of times.Alas!
Thank you, myjoyonline.
K''DUA FLOWERS (fr) 12 years ago

This credulous man Atubiga must not forget what he is canvassing.This atubiga man is talking as if he spent over FIVE years in prison WITH HARD LABOUR however,he must turn a new leaf and condemn his numerous fee talk negative ...
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This credulous man Atubiga must not forget what he is canvassing.This atubiga man is talking as if he spent over FIVE years in prison WITH HARD LABOUR however,he must turn a new leaf and condemn his numerous fee talk negative thinkers including hajia and anita desosoo.its rather unfortunate he(aTUBIGA) callS himself a POLITICIAN.I may join your'FOUNDATION'if indeed need be.God save our country and her children
rawlings chain 12 years ago

danduruwan, next time you will learn sense.

danduruwan, next time you will learn sense.
Worried Ghanaian 12 years ago

I think Atubiga is just a conceited and desperate attention seeker right from the very day he made the statement to this radio interview.How would he think anybody will execute him when he belongs to the ruling party? Come on ...
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I think Atubiga is just a conceited and desperate attention seeker right from the very day he made the statement to this radio interview.How would he think anybody will execute him when he belongs to the ruling party? Come on my friend!Didn't he believe or trusted in his party executives?
He is just being cocky.I call him pathetic, attention seeking, immature, manipulative and self loathing.Whatever you want to call him. But we probably shouldn't call someone names,though. That's not nice.However, it gets annoying sometimes what people do to get attention.I hope he is serious about his new vision.I wish he takes Asiedu Nketia and Sir John with him.
bornblack Germany 12 years ago

gud for you

gud for you
Alhaji Moro 12 years ago

IF TODAY ATUBIGA HAS SEEN THE LIGHT ,LET HIM SHINE ON THE OTHER NDC MEMBERS .WHEN YOU TALK WITHOUT THINKING,YOU FACE UNFORSEEN PUNISHMENTS.LET HE WHO HAS EARS HEAR .YOU WILL PAY FOR YOUR WORDS ONE DAY AND THAT DAY IS NEAR .

IF TODAY ATUBIGA HAS SEEN THE LIGHT ,LET HIM SHINE ON THE OTHER NDC MEMBERS .WHEN YOU TALK WITHOUT THINKING,YOU FACE UNFORSEEN PUNISHMENTS.LET HE WHO HAS EARS HEAR .YOU WILL PAY FOR YOUR WORDS ONE DAY AND THAT DAY IS NEAR .
evans 12 years ago

well come mr man. we ghanaian talk too much. is a lesson to you uoe.

well come mr man. we ghanaian talk too much. is a lesson to you uoe.

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