Pastor Otabil: Ghana lacks vision, good leadership

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Nana Akomea 12 years ago

Ghana is being run by mpepefuo

Ghana is being run by mpepefuo
AMA GHANA 12 years ago

HMMMM SO NANA HAS OPENLY COME OUT AS GAY? EEEIH GHAHA ASEM BEBA DEBI!! SO NANA HAS ADMITTED THAT ALL ALONG HE IS GAY...NANA DE TURUMU!!!

HMMMM SO NANA HAS OPENLY COME OUT AS GAY? EEEIH GHAHA ASEM BEBA DEBI!! SO NANA HAS ADMITTED THAT ALL ALONG HE IS GAY...NANA DE TURUMU!!!
Kofi - USA 12 years ago

IF HE IS GAY SO WHAT. THAT IS NOT THE TOPIC UNDER DISCUSSION HERE. YOU FOOLS AND IDOTS COME HERE AND WRITE ALL SORTS OF NONSENSE. TRY AND ADDRESS THE TOPIC UNDER DISCUSSION AND STOP YOUR IGNORANCE AND PORTRAYING YOUR STUPIDIT ...
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IF HE IS GAY SO WHAT. THAT IS NOT THE TOPIC UNDER DISCUSSION HERE. YOU FOOLS AND IDOTS COME HERE AND WRITE ALL SORTS OF NONSENSE. TRY AND ADDRESS THE TOPIC UNDER DISCUSSION AND STOP YOUR IGNORANCE AND PORTRAYING YOUR STUPIDITY.
Nyansa 12 years ago

There's nothing wrong with what he said. His statements are true and real. But the question is, where was Otabil when his party (NPP) was in power? Was he gagged? This man chastised Government during Rawlings time claiming "w ...
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There's nothing wrong with what he said. His statements are true and real. But the question is, where was Otabil when his party (NPP) was in power? Was he gagged? This man chastised Government during Rawlings time claiming "we need to change the head, we need to change the head". Now, the head was changed and Kuffour came. This man vanished into oblivion.

Right after Mills comes to power, home boy is at it again. You see, this is the problem with you, Man of God. Our economy was in near collapse under NPP and we had to sell Gh Telecom to prevent it from collapsing. What did u say about that? NOTHING. Yaa Naa killings, Mobilla torture killings, etc. U GUYS GOT TO PROVE TO THE PEOPLE THAT U ARE FAIR.
Nana Osei-Tutu Akufo-Ado Cocain 12 years ago

Has America/UK etc got vision that is on the lips of all of its citizen? He is getting too political. He only becomes relevant when NDC is in Power.Inately NPP and anoyed when NDC wins. Is he doubting the bible which says it ...
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Has America/UK etc got vision that is on the lips of all of its citizen? He is getting too political. He only becomes relevant when NDC is in Power.Inately NPP and anoyed when NDC wins. Is he doubting the bible which says it God that appoint leaders. God judges the heart of MAN.Equally, his church members do not know his vicious vision
PETER JEFFREY 12 years ago

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AS FOR ME I LOVE THE TURUMU MORE THAN ANYTHIN IN THIS WORLD BECAUS TURUMU IS BETTER THAN ANY WOMAN HOLE: FOR ME, TURUMU OR NOTHING. WITHOUT TURUMU I CANNOT LIVE IN THIS WORLD:TURUMU ALL THE WAY:PETER JEFFREY’S COMMENTS ARE FREE AND BALANCED

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NANA AKUFFO ADDO 12 years ago

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,,,,,AS FOR ME I LOVE THE TURUMU MORE THAN ANYTHIN IN THIS WORLD BECAUS TURUMU IS BETTER THAN ANY WOMAN HOLE: FOR ME, TURUMU OR NOTHING. WITHOUT TURUMU I CANNOT LIVE IN THIS WORLD:TURUMU ALL THE WAY:NANA ADDO DANKWA AKUFFO ADDO COMMENTS ARE FREE AND BALANCED
PAA 12 years ago

Npp stop burning markets and open your eyes you will see president Manama’s capability. Npp you know very well that Kuffour couldn’t have ruled Ghana for six months should NDC went on burning markets and demonstrating eve ...
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Npp stop burning markets and open your eyes you will see president Manama’s capability. Npp you know very well that Kuffour couldn’t have ruled Ghana for six months should NDC went on burning markets and demonstrating everywhere scaring investors. NPP would surely pay for their demonic and evil plans. You have been found out and God will punish you for wasting Ghanaian tax-payers money. Thieves
PAA 12 years ago

The BNI has stayed too long to arrest the leaders of NPP because on their platform they declared that they would throw bombs, set fires and will cause commotions across the country therefore there was no need that fire detect ...
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The BNI has stayed too long to arrest the leaders of NPP because on their platform they declared that they would throw bombs, set fires and will cause commotions across the country therefore there was no need that fire detective experts were flown into the country to do what the BNI can do best. They must begin to arrest all of the npp leaders now!
OLD SOLDIER 12 years ago

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The results therefore ought to be annulled, especially in the face of the overwhelming evidence that the duplicate serial numbers became the mechanism by which all the other infractions, were committed in the December 2012 elections, just as where two passports with different names but the same serial number or two cheques with the same serial number are rejected by the relevant authorities as completely untenable.

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Otuo Ampah 12 years ago

Fair comment man!

Fair comment man!
kululu 12 years ago

Be ashamed of yourself, Otuo, otabil knows what he is talking about.

Be ashamed of yourself, Otuo, otabil knows what he is talking about.
GIRLZ GIRLZ 12 years ago

He doesnt know anything. Otabil is becoming too political.No nation has on the lips of her citizens what the country wants to do eveb in the next 6 months. He better form a political party with his church like the Muslim BROT ...
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He doesnt know anything. Otabil is becoming too political.No nation has on the lips of her citizens what the country wants to do eveb in the next 6 months. He better form a political party with his church like the Muslim BROTHERHOOD in Egypt and Libya and stop politiking.
Joe Black 12 years ago

OTABIL PEOPLES PARTY.

OTABIL PEOPLES PARTY.
Close Observer 12 years ago

I'm sad there are people in Ghana today who do not see anything wrong with the kind of people we have as our leaders and where the country is heading. Sadly, when people who are capable of running their own organization and h ...
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I'm sad there are people in Ghana today who do not see anything wrong with the kind of people we have as our leaders and where the country is heading. Sadly, when people who are capable of running their own organization and have proven beyond any reasonable doubt that they are very efficient in doing so are talking, others who can not do anything for themselves like Tony Aidoo, despite his level of education will come out and insult them; and there are supporters for this good for nothing politician and his friend. These supporters are part of the problem of Ghana. Leave such intelligent, wise and efficient people like Dr. Otabil and others (for they are also citizens of Ghana) to advice on our best we can get our nation back on a sound footing; and stop following fools - they are leading us into the abyss.
Sankofa 12 years ago

Our pastors should not only criticise our leaders, they should tell us all what they would do if they were in power to address the problems we face as a country.

Pastors need to be prudent. Their interventions should help ...
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Our pastors should not only criticise our leaders, they should tell us all what they would do if they were in power to address the problems we face as a country.

Pastors need to be prudent. Their interventions should help the nation move forward, not sow seeds of dissension.
krikri 12 years ago

or openly declare his candidacy for the flag bearer for the cocaine sniffing elephants. Akufo Addo is a wasted pipe C and Otabil may be more relevant for them

or openly declare his candidacy for the flag bearer for the cocaine sniffing elephants. Akufo Addo is a wasted pipe C and Otabil may be more relevant for them
Kofi Ata, Cambridge, UK 12 years ago

Nyansa, I agree with you that there is nothing wrong with what Otabil said but the problem is that, he is hiding behind the pulpit to do politics. I can tell you that there are millions of UK citizens who have no clue what th ...
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Nyansa, I agree with you that there is nothing wrong with what Otabil said but the problem is that, he is hiding behind the pulpit to do politics. I can tell you that there are millions of UK citizens who have no clue what the vision of the David Cameron/Nick Clegg government is. Yet, UK has more literate population than Ghana. He is attacking the Mahama government but gave examples from other African countries to pretend as if he is making a general statement or observation.

I am not suggesting that religious leaders should not criticise governments but if they decide to so they should be consistent. That is what democracy is about but not only do so one particular party is in government. That is unfair and wrong, especially, for a man of God. Here, religious leaders criticise government policies of both Labour and Conservative parties and not only when one of them is in government. That is selective politics. By their fruits we shall know them.
Nyansasem 12 years ago

Sometimes, I wonder what sort of an educated person you are. You are one of the most bias authors on this forum. You want Mensah Otabil to stop talking about development, integrity, honesty and character because your partner ...
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Sometimes, I wonder what sort of an educated person you are. You are one of the most bias authors on this forum. You want Mensah Otabil to stop talking about development, integrity, honesty and character because your partners-in-crime are in power destroying Ghana. What kinda of logic is that?

You used examples from UK to buttress your argument but those of us in USA know everything about "OBAMACARE" and his Immigration reforms. Fact is, unlike Ghana, anyone who wants to know about the policies of Cameron will definitely know about them. The fact that some don't care is not the point here.

This is not the first time, you have come here attacking Otabil on what he says. Instead of attacking him on his premise, you want to attack him just because he is pastor and believe he is on the side of NPP attacking your NDC masters. What kind of intellectual dishonesty is that?

I bet, if you have listened to the real message, Otabil will not only deal with Ghana but also Fathers who have no visions for their family. Managers or CEOs who have no vision for their employers. Pastors who have no vision for their followers, etc, etc

Radioxyonline and some of you NDC want to destroy this man just because he speaks truth to power. The last time, they wrote that Otabil say" Homosexuality is abomination," when we challenged others that Otabil just quoted from the Bible and did not say that, they REMOVED the posting from Ghanaweb without apologizing to the man.

Homesense 12 years ago

I keep wondering if our media people are anti-Christians, always trying to bring the clergy into public ridicule.

I am appalled by the attitude of media houses sending reporters to churches just to pick whatever could be ...
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I keep wondering if our media people are anti-Christians, always trying to bring the clergy into public ridicule.

I am appalled by the attitude of media houses sending reporters to churches just to pick whatever could be controversial to publish.

Leave Dr Otabil alone. After all he doesn't have the power to bind anybody to do what he says.
Nyansasem 12 years ago

Just watch here and see the media that brings OTABIL stories here and other websites. ALL the stories are written by radioxyzonline.

They are crooks and criminals wanting to destroy a good man.

Just watch here and see the media that brings OTABIL stories here and other websites. ALL the stories are written by radioxyzonline.

They are crooks and criminals wanting to destroy a good man.
MAHAMUUUUU 12 years ago

MAHAMA IS TRRIBALISTIC AND A SENSELESS PERSON TO LEAD A NATION.

MAHAMA IS TRRIBALISTIC AND A SENSELESS PERSON TO LEAD A NATION.
bobostone 12 years ago

No weapon fashioned against a man of God can proper. Leave those who want the downfall of Otabil to their own fate. The D-day is coming and everybody will be judged.

No weapon fashioned against a man of God can proper. Leave those who want the downfall of Otabil to their own fate. The D-day is coming and everybody will be judged.
MUSA 12 years ago

He stole from the pulpit and got foolisnly rich. He is one of the prosperity preachers that has turned Gods house into a den of thieves

He stole from the pulpit and got foolisnly rich. He is one of the prosperity preachers that has turned Gods house into a den of thieves
Salam FGJ 12 years ago

Being anti-christian is not criminal since christians are anti-other religions. However that is not the case with the media. The media, like any human engagement which religion is part, has always being selective in what to e ...
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Being anti-christian is not criminal since christians are anti-other religions. However that is not the case with the media. The media, like any human engagement which religion is part, has always being selective in what to emphasise based on interest.

This is usually normal when it happens outside religion simply because of our unwise and intolerant insistence that our religion is divine and others are not. Religion is not DIVINE but an IDEAL way of life to its follower; divinity is goodness and it is not a monopoly of any group of people.
Otabil's assertion must be liable to interpretation; even what he says is an interpretation of "the word of God". This interpretation has never been thesame to two interpreters.
Otabils congragation are part of society and their convictions affects the society. So even though he cannot force others to comply, they suffer when his congregation insist on his ideas in their interaction with society.
DusTY-FooT-pHiloSophER 12 years ago

You are talking as if what he is referring to, started yesterday. Christ me, Nyansasem. You are in fact, one of the cyber-guys I sincerely do respect and give a whole load of credence in here. But, let’s face it, this clerg ...
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You are talking as if what he is referring to, started yesterday. Christ me, Nyansasem. You are in fact, one of the cyber-guys I sincerely do respect and give a whole load of credence in here. But, let’s face it, this clergy called Otabil is as bias as the coat of the word itself. Was he not around during the eight fiasco years of Kufuor’s administration? Hence, why didn't he preach his parable of the so-called "what does Ghana want to achieve in the next 10 years" then?

Here he his now working the faithful to his advantage with a clear and bias political undertone which a man of the lord of such calibre should always disdain from. More so in a very volatile region such as ours and in a country where the forgone 2012 presidential election is under scrutiny before the supreme bench. That, I believe is the concern of Kofi Ata and his spontaneous intake thereafter.
Nyansasem 12 years ago

I responded to Amofa's post. And I gave the reason why your arguments are mute on why you did not hear from him or he did not say those things during JAK's time. But before then, I think it is disingenuous to accuse the pasto ...
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I responded to Amofa's post. And I gave the reason why your arguments are mute on why you did not hear from him or he did not say those things during JAK's time. But before then, I think it is disingenuous to accuse the pastor when we have only heard a part of his message. What if he dealt with the whole of leaderships; including Fathers, Managers/CEOs, Pastors, Government leaders, etc..?

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We have people who should not be given a primary schools to govern, let alone a country like Ghana. And yet, when anyone says anything, they come and attack him without using their brains. Is Otabil wrong for saying that we have not had visionary leaders? If yes, then why insult him. If no, then challenge him with facts. But just saying that he did not say that last 10 yrs or so is just dumb and silly.

Firstly, they did not know whether he said that during JAK's time or not. How many had tapes or recorders going to his church to take him and bringing it out? Or how many were coming to Ghanaweb to debate at that time?

Secondly, nothing stops him from saying that just because he has not said that before. Are they saying that he should not grow in wisdom or knowledge? The reason why Africa countries are not growing is because we never learn from our mistakes and grow from them. We can't and shouldn't reduce and restrict knowledge to place, time and space.

And lastly, the reason why we might not have heard Otabil saying all these things while NPP were in power was, unlike NDC media that are sycophants and paranoid about everything, NPP did not consider it as matter of importance to sneak into a church with tapes and recorders to record what a pastor has to say about Kufuor.

Do you see how silly their arguments are?
DusTY-FooT-pHiloSophER 12 years ago

Okay, you have got a point there. So, let wait and see. Greetings though and stay blessed.

Happy weekend.

Okay, you have got a point there. So, let wait and see. Greetings though and stay blessed.

Happy weekend.
*Nyansasem* 12 years ago

@Enjoy your weekend with your family. And remember that, it is the love of our Country that brings all of us together. We are no enemies but seekers of justice, freedom, peace and prosperity for our motherland.

God bless!

@Enjoy your weekend with your family. And remember that, it is the love of our Country that brings all of us together. We are no enemies but seekers of justice, freedom, peace and prosperity for our motherland.

God bless!

Kojo Billy Duncan 12 years ago

Could there be a link between several pastors being given diplomatic passports during NPP's rule and having them withdrawn by the NDC and the blatant disdain for the latter?

Could there be a link between several pastors being given diplomatic passports during NPP's rule and having them withdrawn by the NDC and the blatant disdain for the latter?
Kofi Ata, Cambridge, UK 12 years ago

Nyansamsem or whatever you call yourself, intellectual dishonesty is when Otabil criticised Akufo Addo's Free Education policy because it is against his interest as someone who controls educational institutions but claimed he ...
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Nyansamsem or whatever you call yourself, intellectual dishonesty is when Otabil criticised Akufo Addo's Free Education policy because it is against his interest as someone who controls educational institutions but claimed he never criticised the policy when he was found out. Intellectual dishonesty is when Otabil claims something heavy is about to happen in Ghana so asked his congregation to pray so he can make more money through church collections, etc.

He can fool some of you but not me. I do criticise all those men of God who use the word of God for their own gains. I am not here to speak for any party or group. I speak for myself and if you think my views are bias that is your problem. You can follow Otabil and his cohorts blindly. That is your choice. I have the ability to analyse issues and come to my own conclusion rather than follow blindly.

Reread my comment because I never said Otabil cannot criticise. Otabil can quote from the Bible or God to support whatever he says but the very people who wrote the Bible may revise the Bible today if they were alive or come back to life. I am not in favour of same sex relationship but who am I to determine how someone should live his or her life or condemn them just because they just chose a different life style? Why should they be prosecuted or persecuted for their sexual orientation? As a person of Black African origin living in Europe, I will always fight for equality because I know how it feels to be discriminated against for whatever reason. Good luck with your Otabil.
Kojo Billy Duncan 12 years ago

You are right. However, it is unfortunate that too many of our people are too gullible and do not engage in critical thinking. They allow themselves to be manipulated by the numerous so-called men of God.

You are right. However, it is unfortunate that too many of our people are too gullible and do not engage in critical thinking. They allow themselves to be manipulated by the numerous so-called men of God.
G. K. Berko 12 years ago

Do we even really need to spend the time to argue this obvious fact that Pastors are not necessarily saintly. It is the Public that confers certain divine expectations on them. But we should never forget that they are all hu ...
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Do we even really need to spend the time to argue this obvious fact that Pastors are not necessarily saintly. It is the Public that confers certain divine expectations on them. But we should never forget that they are all humans and most are deeply enshrouded in the Worldly stuff all of us are surrounded by.

What Authority bestowed the title of Pastor on them? Most of them simply went to train as Clergy not for the love of spreading the Lord's word, but for having easier access to the make a living. Only a few of these Pastors even attend a Seminary or any School of Divinity to earn the Pastoral robe.

We should not put them on a pedestal as some exemplary Citizens without much scrutiny of their services to their Congregation and the Society at large. On the whole, we should just see them as folks in a profession to earn living. It is their cumulative works that should earn them our respect as divinely inspired leaders.

Long Live Ghana!!!
*Nyansasem* 12 years ago

Who is saying that Mensah Otabil is infallible or who is putting him on a pedestal here? Where did you read that from? Some of you argue just for arguing sake without any sense.

Someone went to his church and taped his mess ...
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Who is saying that Mensah Otabil is infallible or who is putting him on a pedestal here? Where did you read that from? Some of you argue just for arguing sake without any sense.

Someone went to his church and taped his messages and took part of it and posted and you guys are depending on that to accuse him. And we wonder why the Nation is not advancing when supposedly intellectuals behave like primary school children.

Does the fact that he has said nothing means he should not talk about leadership in his lifetime? Or does he has to wait for NPP's turn before saying that?

How do you even know he has not talked about leadership in his church before? Have you been listening to all his messages since he started preaching, or did you listened to all the messages from him during Kufuor's era?
Agya_ Manso 12 years ago

"You and I were not there"! How can Berko`s general observation be chracterized as a "childish argument"?
I believe it is rather you and all the other sheepish followers of these so-called 'Men-of-God' who should be tagged a ...
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"You and I were not there"! How can Berko`s general observation be chracterized as a "childish argument"?
I believe it is rather you and all the other sheepish followers of these so-called 'Men-of-God' who should be tagged as being infantile!
Btw, what does Mensa Otabil know about running a govt? We all saw how re over-reacted to the criticisms that were levelled at him,did`nt we?
Is this the sort of person that is cut out to balance the competing demands and desires of 24 million pls people? You know talk is very cheap;and as the Akan saying rihtly puts it,"twene nso woa,wose agro yi y3de". You and others can defend Mensa Otabil all you want,but some of us know what he is all about. He is free to enter the political arena anytime he wants,but he cannot hide behind the pulpit and engage in political 'shadow-boxing'!
G. K. Berko 12 years ago

Thanks a million, Agya_Manso. You are most discerning! That so- called "Nyansasem" reacted to my piece in a manner that could only associated with folks who cherish the exact opposite of his pseudonym. But I think he was c ...
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Thanks a million, Agya_Manso. You are most discerning! That so- called "Nyansasem" reacted to my piece in a manner that could only associated with folks who cherish the exact opposite of his pseudonym. But I think he was coasting on fervent partisan rancor.

Keep up your exemplary crystal thinking process. We all could derive inspiration from it.

Long live Ghana!!!
G. K. Berko 12 years ago

If you missed the point of my argument, I forgive you. But I cannot forgive your egoistic pontification with which you insult me as childish for stating the obvious.

I based my comments on what I have observed about Ota ...
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If you missed the point of my argument, I forgive you. But I cannot forgive your egoistic pontification with which you insult me as childish for stating the obvious.

I based my comments on what I have observed about Otabil's recent string of public utterances. You may know him personally and have more intimate reasons to refute my observations. However, you would be more infantile in refuting the basic truth about the bulk of our Clergies. You are mostly likely throwing these tantrums because you perceive my comments as some Partisan denounciation of Otabil who I and many have strong reasons to believe is engaging in a thinly veiled political assault on the other folks.

Meanwhile, your questions don't deserve much of my attention beyond the simple response that Otabil's previous utterances and timing of them could not have been coincidental.

Grow up!!

Long live Ghana!!!
*Nyansasem* 12 years ago

In my life, what I hate are lies and propaganda to destroy people. They don't call it character assassination for nothing. Because people who can lie about you can literally put knife to your throat. That is what you are doin ...
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In my life, what I hate are lies and propaganda to destroy people. They don't call it character assassination for nothing. Because people who can lie about you can literally put knife to your throat. That is what you are doing and that is why I call it intellectual dishonesty. You are bent on destroying a good man without any reason or facts.

Firstly, Otabil did not criticise Akufo's free education. As an educated person, you should have found out what, where, how and why he made those comments. By refusing to that and accepting it as a fact, you have become a liar. That message about good education was preached several years ago during Kufuor's era. The propagandists in NDC saw it fit to bring it back and used it against Akufo, as if Otabil was preaching against the free school; that is twisting someone's message and using it for your gain. That was the reason why Otabil was against it, because it was not meant for free education for high school. If you don't know anything about intellectual dishonesty, that was one.

Secondly, what are the functions of a pastor? What is so wrong for a pastor to stand before his followers in his OWN church and ask them to pray against any calamity that might come to destroy the land? You have resorted to lies and innuendos in your anti-Otabil bashing; where did you get the fact that by saying that they needed to pray for the Nation to get more money, Will you like it when I come here and I accuse you of writing your anti-NPP articles for money? In your lifetime, have you not waken up one morning and feel that something is not right and you need to take extra caution for certain things. That is intellectual dishonesty if you don't know it, Mr. Ata

Thirdly, because of your hatred for NPP and Otabil, you refuse to think through issues and search for facts, even though you claim otherwise. Just like you, when Otabil was asked about homosexuality, his respond was, they should search what the scriptures say about Homosexuality; his duty was to bring men to God and not to condemn them. Yet, the useless people at radioxyzonline reported that, Otabil says "homosexuality is detestable.." When it was challenged here that it was the Bible that said that and not Otabil, the whole article was removed from here but without any apology to Otabil. And for you to believe that and support that is intellectual dishonesty.

Like I said, several years ago, I was even young guy when I heard Otabil preaching on leadership. He used a National Bestseller by Stephen R.Covey- "The 7 habits of highly effective people." I went to buy that book and read it myself. That was over several years ago. I believe he will say nothing different from what he was saying it then. Unlike you who makes it your duty to search for anything about Akufo and NPP, I don't think Otabil wakes up and think of trying to preach something about NDC or Mills? I know for sure, he would touch on leadership in every area of life and fathers, mothers, pastors, managers, store owners and anyone who believes that good leadership will help them in their lives.

I have never met the man nor been to his church. And have never ever sent a dime to him. All that I have heard from is on youtube. But unlike you, I don't and can't paint all pastors with the same brush; I know a good one, when I hear one. After checking out the facts and finding out that radioxyzonline is out there to destroy a good man, I want you to write an apology to him. IIf you don't do that, it will smacks of intellectual dishonesty. And by the way, you should do us a favor and search for how many kids Mahama have as you did with Akufo's certificate.
kutunpofo 12 years ago

Kofi Ata Cambridge. I call you by that epithet to ridicule your vainglorious streak in attaching what you presumably deem to be a prestigious achievement - your domicile in Cambridge. Why should you continue to persistently b ...
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Kofi Ata Cambridge. I call you by that epithet to ridicule your vainglorious streak in attaching what you presumably deem to be a prestigious achievement - your domicile in Cambridge. Why should you continue to persistently bore readers ad nauseum with this Cambridge appendage after your name as if it was some unequalled merit that has not been achieved before and which everyone should be forced to know about? I can almost certainly envision Ahoofe-Okoampa smirking with satisfaction at his clone.

If on the other hand you wish to promote the city of Cambridge for reluctantly harboring you, a Black man in their racist midst, I would have rather thought that, that effort should as a matter of precedence and appreciation, go to the country or city that gave birth to you and your predecessors – if only to show gratitude to your own species. This misdemeanor alone, on your part, evokes volumes of detestable presumptions about you and your mentality.

Related to this fact is the conundrum as to why people like you who quite often dont have the full facts surrounding such circumstances, conditions and issues prevailing here in Ghana, insist on engaging in spurious and left-footed arguments that only end up making you look ridiculous and obtuse.

If, as you falsely make it seem, you are keeping tabs on what is going on in Ghana, you would not, as a man of God, have accused Otabil of being dishonest about his alleged criticism of the NPP’s or Akuffo-Addo’s Free education policy. I would suggest to you to retrace your steps to find out exactly what happened as regards this matter, to avoid making yourself look like a fool.

In any case, why is it that you claim in your third paragraph that "...but who am I to determine how someone should live his or her life or condemn them just because they just chose a different life style?" ..and then you voraciously chew up Otabil as being intellectually dishonest in your first paragraph?

I suppose that by your curious posture of sympathetic tolerance for homosexuality, you are in the same light, likewise unqualified to comment, question or condemn racists, pedophiles, polygamists, unrepentant criminals, kleptomaniacs, adulterers, sexual deviants, fraudsters and all other despicable shortcomings of human behaviour. If not, your level of intellectual dishonesty sucks a hundred times more than what you, in your warped mind, presume Otabil to be.

And worse of all, how dare you, you sonofabitch, how dare you equate the general repugnant defects of deviant human behavior, homosexuality, as being comparable with the racial characteristics and the struggles of the Blackman to redeem himself from the tyrannical hegemony of western Europeans and their American kith and kin? God damn you! I am not religious in any way but if God is out there somewhere listening, is He ever going to make stewed minced meat out of you on judgment day for the repast of the devil.

It seems to me that you, a Blackman, have been languishing out there in your ‘beloved’ Cambridge for far too long. You have been racially domesticated as an eternal menial servant, to carry the ammunition of the obnoxious and genetically implanted curse of racism of the Whiteman, for him. Your mind has been distorted, mutilated and cruelly twisted to scorn your own self and people of your kind to the extent that you consider your own race as despicable, reprehensible and as contemptible as the sinful ignominy of homosexuality. Shame on you!
Kuffour Ashanti Thief Hoodlum (KATH) 12 years ago

The necrophilic bull frog called Nyansasem. Who is Otabil? The man is a con man like your Ashantis. Otabil never speak the truth, he is a thief like gyimi ata ayi ku4 and you Nyansafi or what ever you call yourself are the mo ...
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The necrophilic bull frog called Nyansasem. Who is Otabil? The man is a con man like your Ashantis. Otabil never speak the truth, he is a thief like gyimi ata ayi ku4 and you Nyansafi or what ever you call yourself are the most bais cockeye idiot in this forum. Look at yourself in a mirror to see how loner and pathetic you are, Gbeebi akle!
Topkente 12 years ago

The man's presidency is being challenged !!! He is NOT every body's leader yet. Please leave him alone. He is the youngest, most intelligent and charismatic leader for so time now, given time I believe he will deliver. GOD ...
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The man's presidency is being challenged !!! He is NOT every body's leader yet. Please leave him alone. He is the youngest, most intelligent and charismatic leader for so time now, given time I believe he will deliver. GOD BLESS OUR HOME LAND GHANA
DusTY-FooT-pHiloSophER 12 years ago

Selective politics indeed. This self anointed clergy is one out of a few who only come out to sing their fake chorus when the NDC party is at the helm of affairs. But, see no evil and hear no evil when their NPP party is in p ...
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Selective politics indeed. This self anointed clergy is one out of a few who only come out to sing their fake chorus when the NDC party is at the helm of affairs. But, see no evil and hear no evil when their NPP party is in power and riding high. By their works ye shall know them. Short version to Mathew 7:16

Peace.
PAA NII 12 years ago

By your deeds,you.......What sort of hypocrisy is that?

By your deeds,you.......What sort of hypocrisy is that?
Dan K 12 years ago

As a modern day so called Man of God, Otabil and others like him will dwell on their vision of prosperity to continuously get rich at the expense of the masses and then blame politicians because the same prosperity they use t ...
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As a modern day so called Man of God, Otabil and others like him will dwell on their vision of prosperity to continuously get rich at the expense of the masses and then blame politicians because the same prosperity they use to exploit these people are not bearing any fruits for these followers. It is all mind games as usual. But of course we all know for a fact that as Ghanaians and Africans we are a long shot from the finished article when it comes to politics. The mindset of the majority of our own makes it extremely difficult and almost impossible for honestly and accountability to prevail. Just as we have here there are die hard followers who will fight tooth and nail to defend what we glaringly know is wrong. We will continue to hurl insults at each other because one comes from this tribe or other. We take bribes at work places. We throw rubbish and take a piss anywhere and when we get caught for any offense are quick to want an easy way out. maybe as people we should all take a deep look into ourselves and use common sense to make ourselves better people first. If you look at these pastors and how they have prospered in these few years why dont we ask ourselves what is making them prosper and we their congregation suffer. If we want prosperity then it must begin with us for my own opinion is that no pastor can make my life better than what it is or what it will be. Your own efforts and prayers. otherwise they will only continue to ride in their super cars and live in Trassaco Valley at our expense.
Nyansasem 12 years ago

Don't go to sleep with what you have in your mind and wake up and come to Ghanaweb to write gibberish.

We are dealing with "Leaders without vision" and not prosperity ministries here. It is an ISSUE or IDEA that will prope ...
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Don't go to sleep with what you have in your mind and wake up and come to Ghanaweb to write gibberish.

We are dealing with "Leaders without vision" and not prosperity ministries here. It is an ISSUE or IDEA that will propel our country to greatness and not about Mensah Otabil.

Have you heard about this quotation?

"Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people." - Eleanor Roosevelt
RealKT 12 years ago

But my question is, what that has to do with the church? Now a days,pastors do not preach the word of God but politics. Church members are there to hear the word of God but not word politics. What are they gaining if pastors ...
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But my question is, what that has to do with the church? Now a days,pastors do not preach the word of God but politics. Church members are there to hear the word of God but not word politics. What are they gaining if pastors preaching them the politics? There is nothing wrong with the pastors enlightening our leaders but to me it was/is on the wrong platform. Our pastors ought to teach us the word of God, Unity and Peace. God bless us all..
*Nyansasem* 12 years ago

Some of you think the gospel is about Moses walking on Desert somewhere in unknown place and Jesus talking to Mary and Martha. You guys don't know that the Gospel is about your daily living. Becoming a leader in your daily li ...
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Some of you think the gospel is about Moses walking on Desert somewhere in unknown place and Jesus talking to Mary and Martha. You guys don't know that the Gospel is about your daily living. Becoming a leader in your daily living to bring success in your life, town and country is part of the gospel.

Probably, the hardest thing Jesus did in his short ministry is, when he has to pray all night and seek his father's face to choose leaders who will become Apostles to carry to spread the gospel. If leadership is not part of the gospel, then I don't what is. Read this: Luke 6:12-13

"12- It was at this time that He went off to the mountain to pray, and He spent the whole night in prayer to God. 13- And when day came, He called His disciples to Him and chose twelve of them, whom He also named as apostles"

In the Old Testament, we also learn about leadership and delegation of powers which has become a norm these days. God called Moses and not his father in law, Jethro. However, it was Jethro who advised Moses to use wisdom in dealing with the people of Israel. Had Otabil come and talk about how African leaders don't know anything about delegation of powers, you would have condemned him. Go and read : Exodus 18: 13-22

Our country lacks people with leadership skills, yet when a pastor comes here and talk about that, we find people insulting him. Marriages are breaking down because, father or mother know nothing about leadership. Our kids are following the crowd and getting pregnant or being sent to jails because Mom and Father know nothing about leadership. Shop owners are losing monies and can't expand their business because they know nothing about leadership. Give a car to someone who has leadership skills and you will go home and the person has 3 more cars. The one who does not will always call you to bring money to buy tires. Our hospitals have become mortuaries, because the CEOs or Directors have no leadership skills. And you are telling me, Otabil should not talk about that?
concern man 12 years ago

Please,Please!! can all these people insulting Pastor Otabil tell us one vision the nation has? Now we dont hear about so called Better Ghana Agenda anymore,so tell me where Otabil went wrong.Let us face facts and stop politi ...
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Please,Please!! can all these people insulting Pastor Otabil tell us one vision the nation has? Now we dont hear about so called Better Ghana Agenda anymore,so tell me where Otabil went wrong.Let us face facts and stop political insults.After all Ghana does not belong to any body.
LARYEAH 12 years ago

Keep on wallowing in that cancerous mud.
The ark was built by amateurs, but professionals built the Titanic” unknown author

Keep on wallowing in that cancerous mud.
The ark was built by amateurs, but professionals built the Titanic” unknown author
Yaw Amofa 12 years ago

He didnt have to comment during Kuffour era because maybe he could see a plan, but here I am, died-in-the-wool NDC, but struggling to see where our govt is heading! Otabil is damn right and accurate.

He didnt have to comment during Kuffour era because maybe he could see a plan, but here I am, died-in-the-wool NDC, but struggling to see where our govt is heading! Otabil is damn right and accurate.
Nyansasem 12 years ago

We have people who should not be given a primary schools to govern, let alone a country like Ghana. And yet, when anyone says anything, they come and attack him without using their brains. Is Otabil wrong for saying that we h ...
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We have people who should not be given a primary schools to govern, let alone a country like Ghana. And yet, when anyone says anything, they come and attack him without using their brains. Is Otabil wrong for saying that we have not had visionary leaders? If yes, then why insult him. If no, then challenge him with facts. But just saying that he did not say that last 10 yrs or so is just dumb and silly.

Firstly, they did not know whether he said that during JAK's time or not. How many had tapes or recorders going to his church to take him and bringing it out? Or how many were coming to Ghanaweb to debate at that time?

Secondly, nothing stops him from saying that just because he has not said that before. Are they saying that he should not grow in wisdom or knowledge? The reason why Africa countries are not growing is because we never learn from our mistakes and grow from them. We can't and shouldn't reduce and restrict knowledge to place, time and space.

And lastly, the reason why we might not have heard Otabil saying all these things while NPP were in power was, unlike NDC media that are sycophants and paranoid about everything, NPP did not consider it as matter of importance to sneak into a church with tapes and recorders to record what a pastor has to say about Kufuor.

Do you see how silly their arguments are?
J Ansah 12 years ago

Gh Telecom was sold due to it's inefficiency. Government organisations that are underperforming needs to be sold and privatised to save money been wasted like former Ambassador hotel owned by the state. The western world is f ...
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Gh Telecom was sold due to it's inefficiency. Government organisations that are underperforming needs to be sold and privatised to save money been wasted like former Ambassador hotel owned by the state. The western world is far due to private enterprise. Wake up you persons of slumber!
kutunpofo 12 years ago

J Ansah you are a sad victim of western (mis)education. I am strongly inclined to think that you are one of these Ghanaians who have voluntarily 'exiled' themselves from the responsibility of national obligations to live a mu ...
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J Ansah you are a sad victim of western (mis)education. I am strongly inclined to think that you are one of these Ghanaians who have voluntarily 'exiled' themselves from the responsibility of national obligations to live a much cozier life that others have sweated blood to create for themselves. Your logic and understanding of economics runs parallel to this travesty of moral principles.

Privatization does not in anyway solve the problems of corporate ineptitude and income for govt. Privatization in Third World economies is just simply another of these imperialist scams that are foisted on stupid educated niggers who cant tell their left from their right, to further exploit them.

Tell me, what happened to all these state enterprises that were sold to foreigners and private enterprises who were supposed to show better results? For the infinitesimal few that showed good results, what was the proportion of benefit to the govt and people of Ghana?

I have often heard many educated illiterates whining on about the inability of state enterprises to perform well. So I ask them, what and how many private enterprises are performing well in the difficult circumstances of the under-developed economy of Ghana which is still under the clutches of imperialist domination and exploitation??

It is fact that more private enterprises fail than the number of state enterprises that fail in Ghana. A casual look at the number of private enterprises that fail to make it even beyond their first year of registration and operation, will make you think again.

Now get this straight, Ghana Telecom was not sold because it was inefficient. You too should wake up from your slumber. Ghana Telecom like many other state enterprises, were sold by politicians primarily to make cheap and undeserved money for themselves and to make some money to run govt to conceal their gross ineptitude.

Many of these state enterprises that were privatized were then allowed to be managed by the same local Ghanaians who it was said could not manage properly when the govt owned those companies. Do you get the catch here?

Dont be fooled at all. Privatization which is the flagship of neo-colonialism was cleverly foisted upon us to make us look and feel useless and incompetent by the modern slave institutions such as the World bank and the IMF. I am marveled that educated Africans cannot after over 50 years, see how stupid they look from swallowing the futile, unfeasibe and fake prescriptions of principally these two shark institutions.

My difficulty and pain is that how many more years, decades and centuries will it take for the Black man to wake up from his slumber and from continuing to crawl like brainless idiots behind the shenanigans of our detractors and oppressors? How long?
Agya_ Manso 12 years ago

Have to say about what J.A Kuffour did as far as this particular version of "Create,loot and [pocket]" activity was concerned. And I can assure you people like Prof. Akosa,Kwame Juantuah and others who are pursuing this actio ...
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Have to say about what J.A Kuffour did as far as this particular version of "Create,loot and [pocket]" activity was concerned. And I can assure you people like Prof. Akosa,Kwame Juantuah and others who are pursuing this action in the SC have never been asleep!
oldtimo 12 years ago

Yes it is true for all churches in Ghana with no leadership. What ideas have you submitted to the government and were rejected. You all (pastors)go to church in three piece African suite to blame the government but have the ...
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Yes it is true for all churches in Ghana with no leadership. What ideas have you submitted to the government and were rejected. You all (pastors)go to church in three piece African suite to blame the government but have the repeated character of exploiting the poor congregation of the few money they have but don't serve God. You Otabir is one of Ghana's problem for the "lack of leadership". We all believe there is time for judgement and you will meet me at the gate to confess to me. Just shut up or go into politics and lead the country if you know how.
tonn 12 years ago

this NYANSA man is too stupid period.open your eyes and see how the country is being run.so if KUFFOUR admnistation was corrupt MAHAMA should follow suite. black man mentallity,what the pastor said is right.every country in t ...
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this NYANSA man is too stupid period.open your eyes and see how the country is being run.so if KUFFOUR admnistation was corrupt MAHAMA should follow suite. black man mentallity,what the pastor said is right.every country in the world has development plan except AFRICANS, and if someone voices an opinion because of your stupid affilliation to certain party you tend to spew venom.next time convince us. TWO WRONGS DOES NOT EQUAL TO RIGHT
Agya_ Manso 12 years ago

Is peeved because the tax exempt status his university has enjoyed has been revoked. From being a nobody to becoming a multi-millionare, this guy has naturally cast his lot with the so-called 'property-owning' democrats who ...
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Is peeved because the tax exempt status his university has enjoyed has been revoked. From being a nobody to becoming a multi-millionare, this guy has naturally cast his lot with the so-called 'property-owning' democrats who believe all the good things on this earth should accrue to them!
For the 'Doubting Thomases', this latest outburst gives a clear indication where this preacher-man stands. He and others like him have been allowed to grow wings,so he can now say anything he pleases from the pulpit and get away with.
I believe it is safe to say he is preparing himself for a presidential bid, and we should oblige him. If he thinks running a one-man church,free of any encumberances, is the same as running a country of 24 million people,let`s see what he is made of!
yaw 12 years ago

Don't you know that some of these so called pastors are policians and hypocrites.
Let him preach to those who will listen to him.

Don't you know that some of these so called pastors are policians and hypocrites.
Let him preach to those who will listen to him.
Frimpong 12 years ago

Thanks alot for your sensible advice for this idiot.

Thanks alot for your sensible advice for this idiot.
Nana Akomea 12 years ago

Mahama's mpepefuo govt lacks leadership and vision. Listen to Otabil

Mahama's mpepefuo govt lacks leadership and vision. Listen to Otabil
BRIAN WILLIAMS 12 years ago

IT DOES NOT MATTER WHICH REGION WE COME FROM, WHAT MATTERS IS WHETHER WE HAVE THE VISION NEEDED TO GOVERN THE COUNTRY. BARACK OBAMA TO HIS CREDIT HAS PROVED HIS CRITICS WRONG THAT KEYNESIAN ECONOMICS CAN STILL BE USED TO SPUR ...
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IT DOES NOT MATTER WHICH REGION WE COME FROM, WHAT MATTERS IS WHETHER WE HAVE THE VISION NEEDED TO GOVERN THE COUNTRY. BARACK OBAMA TO HIS CREDIT HAS PROVED HIS CRITICS WRONG THAT KEYNESIAN ECONOMICS CAN STILL BE USED TO SPUR ECONOMIC ACTIVITY. RAWLINGS DID OKAY; KUFUOR DID WELL, AS FOR MAHAMA HE HAS NO VISION OR TO BE FAIR HE HAS NOT TOLD US WHERE HE WANTS TO TAKE THE COUNTRY. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE MAHAMA FIRE ALL THE CORRUPT GOV'T OFFICIALS; HE WILL BE MY HERO IF HE EMBARKS ON THIS ANTI-CORRUPTION CRUSADE.
ADWEN 12 years ago

Mills had a blared vision, Mahama has no Vision. Otabil is 1000% right, Ghana under Mahama has no Vision, otherwise can someone tell Ghanaians what Mahama's vision is?
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Mills had a blared vision, Mahama has no Vision. Otabil is 1000% right, Ghana under Mahama has no Vision, otherwise can someone tell Ghanaians what Mahama's vision is?
Due to lack of vision he has no Direction as to where he is driving the country to. As as result there is no law and order, wvery situation in Ghana is chaotic, corruption has increased over 1000 times (Mahama's approach to fighting corruption is mere firefighting and based on hearsay)
Mahama looks confused and dejected every day because he lacks vision in his position.
It is only when you have a Vision that you work towards that you set a mission and devise values you expect from your teams.
You and your team then devise goals and objectives and strategies in the form of action plans to achieve those goals.
The people at the ministries, districts and below will just implement operational plans to achieve the action plans and gools to realise the vision.
In the absence of that we can only see the firefighting and the mismanagement with its concomitant corruption in the country as it is now.
william 12 years ago

Since he may have a vision for Ghana he should come out as the politician he is and submit to true democracy- stand elections and be accountable! As long as he understands it is not about collecting tithes!!!!

Since he may have a vision for Ghana he should come out as the politician he is and submit to true democracy- stand elections and be accountable! As long as he understands it is not about collecting tithes!!!!
amonia 12 years ago

is that true

is that true
Ama Baduah 12 years ago

Why do Ghanaian pastors use their churches as platform to get intricately involved in politics?
Why don't they come openly up front to do politics and leave the churches alone so we can use the same politician yardstick to ...
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Why do Ghanaian pastors use their churches as platform to get intricately involved in politics?
Why don't they come openly up front to do politics and leave the churches alone so we can use the same politician yardstick to measure their performance. As always, we see them as men of God rather than politicians.
william 12 years ago

Will rather respect a corrupt politician than a well fed 'pastor' hiding behind the cloak to do politics by night and tithe collecting by day!!!

Will rather respect a corrupt politician than a well fed 'pastor' hiding behind the cloak to do politics by night and tithe collecting by day!!!
Captain Canada 12 years ago

shots at politicians is easy and cheap. Whereas doing something about the country takes hard work. something these pack of wolves know nothing about. Hustling people for money is what they do. Not hardwork.

shots at politicians is easy and cheap. Whereas doing something about the country takes hard work. something these pack of wolves know nothing about. Hustling people for money is what they do. Not hardwork.
truth 12 years ago

this man Otabil is a disgrace to God, if he has vision why are some of his church members still poor, what is he doing to help them, what made a photographer in his church commit suicide? he better tell that to his fellow npp ...
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this man Otabil is a disgrace to God, if he has vision why are some of his church members still poor, what is he doing to help them, what made a photographer in his church commit suicide? he better tell that to his fellow nppians
Kojo T 12 years ago

Better Ghana is being frustrated by NPP that burns markets and runs the country down . you have held the country to hostage by the Election petition. It is NPP that has no vision. NPP vision: LOOT GHANA

Better Ghana is being frustrated by NPP that burns markets and runs the country down . you have held the country to hostage by the Election petition. It is NPP that has no vision. NPP vision: LOOT GHANA
Nyansasem 12 years ago

Do you even know what is "better Ghana Agenda?"

Have you heard "OBAMACARE"- Every child in America knows about it. Every Ghanaian in the USA knows about Obama's immigration reforms that is still in congress.

Can you te ...
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Do you even know what is "better Ghana Agenda?"

Have you heard "OBAMACARE"- Every child in America knows about it. Every Ghanaian in the USA knows about Obama's immigration reforms that is still in congress.

Can you tell us what is "better Ghana Agenda?"
abena 12 years ago

it is simple - corruption, no power, no water, lawlessness, strikes, filthiness,incompetency and suffering..... just to name a few!

it is simple - corruption, no power, no water, lawlessness, strikes, filthiness,incompetency and suffering..... just to name a few!
Nyansasem 12 years ago

Abena, thank you. Like I said, why should anyone with brain argue with what the Pastor said? Mills gave us "better Ghana agenda" and Mahama has given us "Ebe di keke" whatever that means>

Abena, thank you. Like I said, why should anyone with brain argue with what the Pastor said? Mills gave us "better Ghana agenda" and Mahama has given us "Ebe di keke" whatever that means>
Agya_ Manso 12 years ago

But not the message? And fyi, I think Obama`s detractors,particularly those on the far right, in and out of the Republican party, believe OBAMACARE is a disaster,and a drift towards socialism,albeit the American variant!

But not the message? And fyi, I think Obama`s detractors,particularly those on the far right, in and out of the Republican party, believe OBAMACARE is a disaster,and a drift towards socialism,albeit the American variant!
Nana Osei-Tutu Akufo-Ado Cocain 12 years ago

Hahaha. He is equally giulty. What is the vision of his chrch? is this known by each member. Remove the Log on your eye

Hahaha. He is equally giulty. What is the vision of his chrch? is this known by each member. Remove the Log on your eye
Wayo 12 years ago

Mpepefuo are far better than Aburochie Ashaofuo mba.

Mpepefuo are far better than Aburochie Ashaofuo mba.
Seth, UK 12 years ago

You people should stop these senseless insults and contribute your minds to issues people raise on this platform. If you Nana Akomea think the answers to this topic is just a matter of 'pepeni' as you have stated here, then O ...
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You people should stop these senseless insults and contribute your minds to issues people raise on this platform. If you Nana Akomea think the answers to this topic is just a matter of 'pepeni' as you have stated here, then Otabil's observation is miserably the case cos you lack vision yourself.
Now, my comment is why don't Ghana incorperates into section of the constitution a programme of visionary action plans that would by statutory backing be guiding the nation to achieve those vision? This is because, any govt that comes to power seems to do what it thinks must be the vision to deliver Ghana from her predicaments with nothing eventually achieved. For example, if Ghana wants to build nuclear power to supply electricity for the whole country within first 10 years of that constitution, then any govt that comes in the first 10 years must do that or be impeached according to the constitution. That section of the constitution detailing programme of development plans can be revised after achieving the set out objectives. I may sound riggid, but only radical development visions especially in the provision of basic essentials like food, shelter, clothing, etc envisaged into our constitution to be achieved or else the govt in power be impeached can bring meaningful change in Ghana.
ORIGINAL STRAIGHT-TALK 12 years ago

Otabil pls stay out of politics and enjoy your ill- gotten wealth.

Otabil pls stay out of politics and enjoy your ill- gotten wealth.
AMA GHANA 12 years ago

Comment to:
EVERYONE KNOWS THIS IS GOV'T OF IDIOTS++

Governments have come and gone. We hear charges of corruptoin commited by each one of them but never in the history of Ghana have we heard or known of such a gargan ...
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Comment to:
EVERYONE KNOWS THIS IS GOV'T OF IDIOTS++

Governments have come and gone. We hear charges of corruptoin commited by each one of them but never in the history of Ghana have we heard or known of such a gargantuan corruption and mismanagement of the country's funds like WHAT this government has done, Day in and day out we hear of heartbreaking theft, fraud, crimes. and mismagement of government funds with no one to the rescue. Ghanaians wail on the web,on radios, in news papers, on the streets and that's the end. There is nobody to ask what happened next. some examples are. the arrest of our gold in Turkey. numerous drug arrests , people in high authorities defrauding Ghana etc. The questions are, who owns Ghana and thinks about Ghana? Who owns Ghana and can defend Ghana against all these crimes, theft, and corruption? Who can fight for the poor Ghanaian? Is it the Chief Justice? is it the Attorney general? is it the police? is it the army? Who isit? who owns Ghana? WHO? WHO? WHO? WHOOOOOOO? It looks like there is noboby. OOOOHHHH POOR GHANA.
Kofi Korokoro 12 years ago

It just dey bore you ppl say you are not in charge of Ghana! Fuck you and your dogmatism, you fucking RACIST! "Nana Akomea" my ass!

It just dey bore you ppl say you are not in charge of Ghana! Fuck you and your dogmatism, you fucking RACIST! "Nana Akomea" my ass!
S?r S 12 years ago

As ?f Mpepefuo are not Ghana?ans.And that ?s the problem w?th the "vagaluns?" ?n the south. Th?s ?s just the beg?nn?ng. V?s?t the un?vers?t?es and you cant count the number of mpepefuo enrolled. Nana you are a stup?d fool.

As ?f Mpepefuo are not Ghana?ans.And that ?s the problem w?th the "vagaluns?" ?n the south. Th?s ?s just the beg?nn?ng. V?s?t the un?vers?t?es and you cant count the number of mpepefuo enrolled. Nana you are a stup?d fool.
nyemden 12 years ago

that's what is killing Nana.
it's my father's GHANA

that's what is killing Nana.
it's my father's GHANA
G. K. Berko 12 years ago

You should be ashamed of yourself for exposing your bigotry here for all the World to know.

"'Mpepefuor' no nso ye Ghanafuor!!!" They are also bona fide Ghanaians. So, go burn the Sea, if you cannot live with it. This i ...
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You should be ashamed of yourself for exposing your bigotry here for all the World to know.

"'Mpepefuor' no nso ye Ghanafuor!!!" They are also bona fide Ghanaians. So, go burn the Sea, if you cannot live with it. This is not the first time Ghana has been led by Northerners whom you refer to as 'Mpepefuor'. Dr. Hilla Liman was a Northerner. So, is Bawumia and many pre-eminent Ghanaians.

No single Tribe in Ghana (or anywhere else for that matter) deserves the exclusive right to lead the Nation.

It is not where the leadership hails from that makes us move up or down. It is a combination of Policies and other challenges. So, grow up and be civil.

Long Live Ghana!!!
jaga 12 years ago

Chale ..who are you..why do you think that way..NPP will be in opposition for next 50yeras....Nana Addo will never ..ever be president..may Akyem President noT PRESIDENT OF gHANA

Chale ..who are you..why do you think that way..NPP will be in opposition for next 50yeras....Nana Addo will never ..ever be president..may Akyem President noT PRESIDENT OF gHANA
MY VOTE FOR NPP IS FINISHED 12 years ago

I always go mad when I read from any one referring to Mahama as pepeni and trying to ridicule the people from the north. This is why the NPP will continue to loose in the north.

I always go mad when I read from any one referring to Mahama as pepeni and trying to ridicule the people from the north. This is why the NPP will continue to loose in the north.
RAS BIGGI NAS 12 years ago

this is no news.

this is no news.
MUSA 12 years ago

CHECK YOUR DNA AND STOP INSULTING YOUR PARENTS AND GRANNIES

CHECK YOUR DNA AND STOP INSULTING YOUR PARENTS AND GRANNIES
Otuo Ampah 12 years ago

Hahahahaha he might be a descendant of one of the tall gonja men used as sperm donors to shanty women so they could breed "cyborgs" for their armies right? Hmmm man for real you need to check your DNA sharp.

Hahahahaha he might be a descendant of one of the tall gonja men used as sperm donors to shanty women so they could breed "cyborgs" for their armies right? Hmmm man for real you need to check your DNA sharp.
God's daughter 12 years ago

God will surely answer our prayers

God will surely answer our prayers
Kofi - USA 12 years ago

I AGREE WITH YOU 100%. GHANA NEEDS GOOD LEADERS. TOO MANY ACADAMECIANS, TOO MANY PHD HOLDERS AND TOO MUCH CORRUPTION AND SELFISHNESS IS KILLING THE COUNTRY. THEY USE ALL THIS BOOK KNOWLEDGE TO CHEAT THE COUNTRY OF MILLIONS OF ...
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I AGREE WITH YOU 100%. GHANA NEEDS GOOD LEADERS. TOO MANY ACADAMECIANS, TOO MANY PHD HOLDERS AND TOO MUCH CORRUPTION AND SELFISHNESS IS KILLING THE COUNTRY. THEY USE ALL THIS BOOK KNOWLEDGE TO CHEAT THE COUNTRY OF MILLIONS OF CEDIS. WE NEED TO WAKE UP AND HAVE A COMMON GOAL FOR THE COUNTRY.
osei mensah,M 12 years ago

The more this thief opens his mouth the more he exposes his stupidity. I believe not all his worshippers like the political polarization he has submerge himself into. My advise to him is to shut his mouth and take whatever mo ...
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The more this thief opens his mouth the more he exposes his stupidity. I believe not all his worshippers like the political polarization he has submerge himself into. My advise to him is to shut his mouth and take whatever money he can steal from his worshippers
Sada Ghana 12 years ago

You are the reason why Ghana will not move forward. For us to listen and take something out of his statement, you are running your mouth talking about he should shut-up. Shame on you ! God bless you Pastor Otabil.

You are the reason why Ghana will not move forward. For us to listen and take something out of his statement, you are running your mouth talking about he should shut-up. Shame on you ! God bless you Pastor Otabil.
KNYC (USMC) 12 years ago

I may not like the Pastor, but I love what he said. What vision do we have in Ghana. Tell me Osei Mensah? Fool like you. Next time don't use lower keys to begin your name. MORON. Backward like you are the cause of our country ...
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I may not like the Pastor, but I love what he said. What vision do we have in Ghana. Tell me Osei Mensah? Fool like you. Next time don't use lower keys to begin your name. MORON. Backward like you are the cause of our country in this stage.
Sada Ghana 12 years ago

Thank you sir for putting this dude in his place. We need people like to to build a country.

Thank you sir for putting this dude in his place. We need people like to to build a country.
BEST 12 years ago

osei mensah M, you have every right to comment on what the minster said, but you don't have the right to insult him when commenting on what he has said. Did what Otabil say merit any insult? Has he insulted you in any way? D ...
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osei mensah M, you have every right to comment on what the minster said, but you don't have the right to insult him when commenting on what he has said. Did what Otabil say merit any insult? Has he insulted you in any way? Do you bear him a grudge? This is too much for me to bear. May the LORD forgive you.
JACK FRANCE 12 years ago

HELLO BEST DONT WORRID YOU CANT GET JUST ONE WISEMAN IN NDC HAVE YOU EVER RESPECT NTAFOR IN YOU LIFE THEY HAVE EYES BUT CANT SEE THEY ARE BRAINLESS PEOPLE THAT IS THEY WERE CARRING SHIT ON THEIR HEAD SLEEP WITH COWS AND NKOFE ...
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HELLO BEST DONT WORRID YOU CANT GET JUST ONE WISEMAN IN NDC HAVE YOU EVER RESPECT NTAFOR IN YOU LIFE THEY HAVE EYES BUT CANT SEE THEY ARE BRAINLESS PEOPLE THAT IS THEY WERE CARRING SHIT ON THEIR HEAD SLEEP WITH COWS AND NKOFEM NTAFOR WILL ALWAYS BE NTAFOR KNOW MATTER WHAT THEY BE PRIS OR NOT THEY ARE USELESS
Frank Agyena-Karikari 12 years ago

Well, this time I am glad it was not a vision revealed to him to prophesy. He is using his experience to talk to Ghanaians.
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Well, this time I am glad it was not a vision revealed to him to prophesy. He is using his experience to talk to Ghanaians.
If these MEN OF GOD could be honest to themselves, we shall welcome and respect them. They can talk on economic, political and social issues, they can chastise governments if they go wrong but they should not burden us with their fake prophesies and lies to people. They should stop fleecing their poor congregation while they live luxurious lives but threaten their people with Hell fire that will burn a thousand years if they don't contribute money to the cause of the churches.
GIWA 12 years ago

MY PEOPLE ARE DISTORTED FOR LACK OF KNOWLEDGE. DEAD AND LIFE IS IN THE POWER OF THE TONGUE. MY PRAYER FOR YOU IS REPENTANCE BY HIS GRACE BECAUSE YOU ARE KICKING AGAINST THE PRICKS.THE MAN WAS IN HIS CHURCH DOING WHAT GOD HAS ...
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MY PEOPLE ARE DISTORTED FOR LACK OF KNOWLEDGE. DEAD AND LIFE IS IN THE POWER OF THE TONGUE. MY PRAYER FOR YOU IS REPENTANCE BY HIS GRACE BECAUSE YOU ARE KICKING AGAINST THE PRICKS.THE MAN WAS IN HIS CHURCH DOING WHAT GOD HAS CALLED HIM TO DO, WHO BROUGHT HIM HERE, WHY DONT WE HEAR FROM THE ORTHER RELIGIOUS LEADERS. IN GHANA WE HAVE SO MANY OF EVERYTHING ;PROFESSORS, DIVERSE INTELLECTUALS,COCOA,DIAMOND,ORE,MANGANESE, TIMBER,GOLD, TO MENTION A FEW BUT WHERE IS THE NATION HEADING,"DUMSO SO" NO LIGHT,NO WATER,NO BASIC NEEDS TO THE EXTENT THAT OUR CHILDREN AT THE AGE OF 8YEARS SELLING THIER SEX FOR MONEY AND YOU CALL THE MAN OF GOD "KWASEA OSOFO" FOR TRAINING LEADERS.
unknown 12 years ago

@ osei mensah.. u are a very big fool.... check the bible and u will realize the prophets and men of God were there to check the leaders.... it had not changed today...... they must correct..... it just a correction and it on ...
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@ osei mensah.. u are a very big fool.... check the bible and u will realize the prophets and men of God were there to check the leaders.... it had not changed today...... they must correct..... it just a correction and it only the wise who yields to correction.......
Agya_ Manso 12 years ago

The 'church money' has brought to this guy has induced some amount of "high-fever" in him. But what really amazes me is how people of goodwill refuse to admit what it is this pastor is trying to do. He is not content with the ...
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The 'church money' has brought to this guy has induced some amount of "high-fever" in him. But what really amazes me is how people of goodwill refuse to admit what it is this pastor is trying to do. He is not content with the enormous wealth he has accumulated over the last two or three decades. He now wants to rule this country; but can you blame him?
RUSH 12 years ago

I suppose this pastor have a lot of vision ,come on then share your visions with us.If not please just keep quite

I suppose this pastor have a lot of vision ,come on then share your visions with us.If not please just keep quite
DKB 12 years ago

His vision was to build a university which together with his congregation they have achieved. Who do you think owns Central Univeristy in Ghana? Like i always say, too many ignorant people come on here and just comment on iss ...
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His vision was to build a university which together with his congregation they have achieved. Who do you think owns Central Univeristy in Ghana? Like i always say, too many ignorant people come on here and just comment on issues without knowing what they are talking about. Others come here to just insult and post disgraceful comments just because they think because they can't be seen, they can just say anything stupid and get away with it. With such attitudes, we will continue to drive on bad roads, experience power shortage, water problems and struggle to get basic needs. In the abundance of water the fool is thirsty. With the abundance of natural resources, we are still underdeveloped.
Captain Canada 12 years ago

money from suckers for cheap promises and education. That however is not what Ghana needs. A vision is a business plan for the entire nation and it doesn't include hustling money from your members and promising them heaven. O ...
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money from suckers for cheap promises and education. That however is not what Ghana needs. A vision is a business plan for the entire nation and it doesn't include hustling money from your members and promising them heaven. Otabil know only one trick and that is hustling not building a nations economy.
kululu 12 years ago

NDC Govt's vision is for every Ghanaian should have a taste of guinea fowl soup by 2020.

NDC Govt's vision is for every Ghanaian should have a taste of guinea fowl soup by 2020.
GBEVU 12 years ago

HOW DIFFERENT IS THE PICTURE YOU HV DEPICTED TO THE ADVANCED COUNTRIES - AMERICA, GERMANY, BRITAIN, RUSSIA, JAPAN ETC. WE WOULD BE COMMUNICATING IF YOU CAN DRAW THEIR EXAMPLE AS A CASE STUDY. I THING THAT THIS IS THE BEGINNIN ...
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HOW DIFFERENT IS THE PICTURE YOU HV DEPICTED TO THE ADVANCED COUNTRIES - AMERICA, GERMANY, BRITAIN, RUSSIA, JAPAN ETC. WE WOULD BE COMMUNICATING IF YOU CAN DRAW THEIR EXAMPLE AS A CASE STUDY. I THING THAT THIS IS THE BEGINNING OF CONSTRUCTIVE NATION BUILDING IDEAS.
SACRAGI-NYAMAA 12 years ago

who ever knows how intertwined the world,s economies are today will tell you it is not easy to make such plans these days.In the sixties, may be yes.Find out from the developed countries ,the US,CHINA JAPAN GERMANY etc,if the ...
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who ever knows how intertwined the world,s economies are today will tell you it is not easy to make such plans these days.In the sixties, may be yes.Find out from the developed countries ,the US,CHINA JAPAN GERMANY etc,if they have such plans.Ghana,s problem is not. leadership ,it is a matter of effective management Ghana has good leaders, including you.
TONY 12 years ago

OTAVIL IOF YOU LOVE GHANA THEN START THE CRUSADE FOR THE CHURCHES TO PAY TAX

OTAVIL IOF YOU LOVE GHANA THEN START THE CRUSADE FOR THE CHURCHES TO PAY TAX
Artillery 12 years ago

Your vision of leadership is to get your congregation to worship you and wait for the proverbial 'deliverance and success' through incessant prayers no bi so?

Your vision of leadership is to get your congregation to worship you and wait for the proverbial 'deliverance and success' through incessant prayers no bi so?
chairman 12 years ago

Why does he not stick to the gospel?The more he opens his mouth to delve into topical political issues, the more he loses respect.I beg you pastor stick to the gospel and salvation and eternal life.You are too much into the " ...
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Why does he not stick to the gospel?The more he opens his mouth to delve into topical political issues, the more he loses respect.I beg you pastor stick to the gospel and salvation and eternal life.You are too much into the "world" leave it to the politicians
KNYC (USMC) 12 years ago

This a fact, the Pastor have said it all. Because of lack of vision, everybody is doing what ever they want in Ghana. The framework for us to move forward is P-O-L-C, which stands for planning, organizing, leading, and contro ...
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This a fact, the Pastor have said it all. Because of lack of vision, everybody is doing what ever they want in Ghana. The framework for us to move forward is P-O-L-C, which stands for planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Our gov't in power do not choreograph and motivate individuals to do amazing things that will benefit our country. Dumsor, dumsor, thus not motivate individuals to do amazing things. MORONS IN POWER.
Zombie Killer 12 years ago

I will buy this one from otabil

I will buy this one from otabil
osei yao 12 years ago

Quite right otherwise how can the dog-collar fraternity have so much influence pedalling foreign ideology that passes for religion. When a people lose their religion, they also lose vision.

Quite right otherwise how can the dog-collar fraternity have so much influence pedalling foreign ideology that passes for religion. When a people lose their religion, they also lose vision.
R.K 12 years ago

Vision? I dont think there is a leader without a vision. Once he is a leader he must be leading his people somewhere. Vision simply the goal you want to reach. You may not reach it but you must do things that put you on the p ...
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Vision? I dont think there is a leader without a vision. Once he is a leader he must be leading his people somewhere. Vision simply the goal you want to reach. You may not reach it but you must do things that put you on the path, and what will define this direction is your mission statement. What may be the problem with our leaders is getting their people to share in that vision to help him achieve it.
Ka Na Wu 12 years ago

Absolutely correct. This pastor is a truthful man. He is a very knowledgeable, man of God, and above all, a man of our generational time.
Africa has all the resources available to them to develop but because their leaders ...
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Absolutely correct. This pastor is a truthful man. He is a very knowledgeable, man of God, and above all, a man of our generational time.
Africa has all the resources available to them to develop but because their leaders do not know what they want in future, there is choes every part of Africa. "My people are perishing because of lack of vision. Africa is purely a junk ward for Advanced countries. They live in a trash. Dummy leaders, Thieves leaders, steal from Africa and save it in America. "Akofem" leaders.
Siano boy 12 years ago

Its true! He has open himself up for Kwesi Prat Jnr to squash. He is using his pulpit to propagate his NPP agenda. He is likely to loose some members who are not partisan!!

Its true! He has open himself up for Kwesi Prat Jnr to squash. He is using his pulpit to propagate his NPP agenda. He is likely to loose some members who are not partisan!!
NAKED TRUTH 12 years ago

I think Pastor Otabil should be thinking of training Ghanaians with the qualities he sees as lacking with governments in Ghana and Africa as a whole.
A look at the profile of his university reads, “The Central University ...
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I think Pastor Otabil should be thinking of training Ghanaians with the qualities he sees as lacking with governments in Ghana and Africa as a whole.
A look at the profile of his university reads, “The Central University College was founded by the International Central Gospel Church (ICGC) in Accra, Ghana. It started off as a pastoral training institute in 1988. It was then known as the Central Bible College by June 1991. It later became the Central Christian College in 1993 and eventually became the Central University College in 1997. Among the stated aims of the university is to provide an "integrated and biblically-based tertiary education with particular reference to the needs of the African continent"
After 25 years of existence of his university and over 29 years of pastoral ministry, I wonder how many people he has positively imparted to bring good change to the political scene, at least, in Ghana. Having seen the problem, what solutions is he proffering to it? Pastor Otabil can put up free university courses in Political Leadership and Management to train our politicians, MPs and directors, etc., to show his goodwill to the nation. It is then that he can firmly say that he is meeting the aim set out for the establishment of his university - to provide an "integrated and biblically-based tertiary education with particular reference to the needs of the African continent." It is also then that he can come out to castigate any government. Pastor Otabil, put this into action and let us see if you will not help change the only country you have – Ghana.
Joe 12 years ago

This has been my assertion about Ghana in the last four years. There is no sense of direction for this country, no plans, no plan as to where we are goiing. The only thing we hear is insults when one offers any suggestion. ...
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This has been my assertion about Ghana in the last four years. There is no sense of direction for this country, no plans, no plan as to where we are goiing. The only thing we hear is insults when one offers any suggestion. The present lwadwrship in Ghana is so pompous that they do not want to be told the truth and we keep hearing lies, corruption. Where are we going as a nation. Time will surely tell and I hope it should be soon.
K. Broni 12 years ago

I think a forum like this to share ideas is great. Unfortunately this forum is full of unbelievable insults characteristic of children fighting, uncivilized or illiterate folks. And for those who cannot contain their frustra ...
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I think a forum like this to share ideas is great. Unfortunately this forum is full of unbelievable insults characteristic of children fighting, uncivilized or illiterate folks. And for those who cannot contain their frustrations and anger at God Almighty and find an avenue in dumping them in the form of accusations and insults on men of God should be careful because the Almighty will not hold His peace forever. He is one way or the other going to confirm and affirm His anointed, but in what way we do not know. That is why it is prudent to fear God.
DEVELOPMENT PLANNER 12 years ago

Does every one living in the UK or the USA know what those countries aim to achieve in the next 10 years? . Cameron wants to tighten the austerity belt so the national deficit will be significantly reduced. So disabled people ...
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Does every one living in the UK or the USA know what those countries aim to achieve in the next 10 years? . Cameron wants to tighten the austerity belt so the national deficit will be significantly reduced. So disabled people now have their benefits slashed.

Otchere Darko the NPP guru says the country does not need a development plan. 10 years ago did anyone ask what would become of the country in 10 years time? Life goes on regardless.

What is Pastor Otabil's grand vision? He is the seer. He is the one that God speaks to. He should tell us what God has envisioned for Ghana in 10 year's time.
Kwadwo Mante 12 years ago

SHUT UP YOU BRAINWASHED, DELUSIONAL, INFERIORITY COMPLEXED NUT!

SHUT UP YOU BRAINWASHED, DELUSIONAL, INFERIORITY COMPLEXED NUT!
Tokyo 12 years ago

Damn fucking right you are !!

Damn fucking right you are !!
Woman's wisdom 12 years ago

Mahama is evil and must be deported back to Burkina Faso so as to bring back the nkomfem from Ghana which went away because of his (Mahma's )evil deeds. Mahama is surrounded by criminals and satanic progeny who must be castra ...
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Mahama is evil and must be deported back to Burkina Faso so as to bring back the nkomfem from Ghana which went away because of his (Mahma's )evil deeds. Mahama is surrounded by criminals and satanic progeny who must be castrated outright without time wasting.
nanatom 12 years ago

Ghana does not have any vision because the Church does not have a vision. When the church's vision is not to make DISCIPLES as Jesus commanded, but to ensure that people become financially prosperous, what do you think of the ...
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Ghana does not have any vision because the Church does not have a vision. When the church's vision is not to make DISCIPLES as Jesus commanded, but to ensure that people become financially prosperous, what do you think of the country? The state of the country is a reflection of the state of the church. Let the Church become the Church Jesus Christ died for, and Ghana will also change.
Nyansa 12 years ago

There's nothing wrong with what he said. But the question is, where was Otabil when his party was in power? Was he gagged? This man chastised Government during Rawlings time "we need to change the head, we need to change the ...
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There's nothing wrong with what he said. But the question is, where was Otabil when his party was in power? Was he gagged? This man chastised Government during Rawlings time "we need to change the head, we need to change the head". Now, the head was changed and Kuffour came. This man vanished into oblivion.

Right after Mills comes to power, home boy is at it again. You see, this is the problem with you, Man of God. Our economy was in near collapse under NPP and we had to sell Gh Telecom to prevent it from collapsing. What did u say about that? NOTHING. Yaa Naa killings, Mobilla torture killings, etc. U GUYS GOT TO PROVE TO THE PEOPLE THAT U ARE FAIR.
prince Antwi-london 12 years ago

can some ghanaians learn to be polite and democratic.opinion are like noses.do you have to insult someone for their opinion.people should grow up .ghana is for us all.

can some ghanaians learn to be polite and democratic.opinion are like noses.do you have to insult someone for their opinion.people should grow up .ghana is for us all.
Jreate 12 years ago

Otabil would not know what Ghana would be like in 10 years but God has not revealed to him as was revealed to him of an impending doom that would fall on Ghana.
Otabil read the manifesto of the NDC and you would know.

Otabil would not know what Ghana would be like in 10 years but God has not revealed to him as was revealed to him of an impending doom that would fall on Ghana.
Otabil read the manifesto of the NDC and you would know.
DKB 12 years ago

You are a joker. Are you still reading the NDC manifesto? You probably did not understand what he said. The long manifesto means nothing if we can't even get GYEEDA to work, as for RLG, the least said about them the better. W ...
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You are a joker. Are you still reading the NDC manifesto? You probably did not understand what he said. The long manifesto means nothing if we can't even get GYEEDA to work, as for RLG, the least said about them the better. Which democratic and developed country in the world will distribute laptops to pupils with the picture of the president endorsed on it. Only in Ghana were stupidity rules. Was it the presidents pocket money or was it our taxes that was used for this purpose? At this rate we will get no where in 10 years. It 5 years of NDC already, where are we?
Walazy lazy 12 years ago

True talk

True talk
kodjo 12 years ago

Hey Otabil, did Ghana have good leadership when Kuffour was president??. What sort of "man of God" are you?

Hey Otabil, did Ghana have good leadership when Kuffour was president??. What sort of "man of God" are you?
kusi 12 years ago

otabil stop your too know do not think you know more than anybody in Ghana con man like you the offering and tithe has made you who you are today get away stupid idiot like you.

otabil stop your too know do not think you know more than anybody in Ghana con man like you the offering and tithe has made you who you are today get away stupid idiot like you.
Great 12 years ago

You have said it but are they listen to you??, They have no clue about nothing, so they can't do any thing better for the Nation and the people, all they know is NDC,NPP,CPP,PPP just PPPCCCNNNDDD and so on,(eye asem paa)

You have said it but are they listen to you??, They have no clue about nothing, so they can't do any thing better for the Nation and the people, all they know is NDC,NPP,CPP,PPP just PPPCCCNNNDDD and so on,(eye asem paa)
POPE 12 years ago

critcising changes nothing these calls for quick changes in leadership

critcising changes nothing these calls for quick changes in leadership
Freedom 12 years ago

What is otabil? What is his influence of change? Let him learn from the Influencial ones like Nobel Bishop Oyedepo and Pastor E.A Adeboye

What is otabil? What is his influence of change? Let him learn from the Influencial ones like Nobel Bishop Oyedepo and Pastor E.A Adeboye
Nyansasem 12 years ago

Apart from buying JETS, what has Oyedepo achieved that Oyedepo?

Is it not idiotic for someone to own 4 jets while his followers live in poverty? And if Otabil had bought just one jet, what would guy have said about him?

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Apart from buying JETS, what has Oyedepo achieved that Oyedepo?

Is it not idiotic for someone to own 4 jets while his followers live in poverty? And if Otabil had bought just one jet, what would guy have said about him?

Otabil opened his University before Oyedepo started talking about opening a high school.
Adama d'Gharty, 12 years ago

Ghanaians by nature are curious bunch of people, and by now are used to the fact that most of our leaders and the general administrators of government lack the good notion to govern Ghana. We know that once elected to lead th ...
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Ghanaians by nature are curious bunch of people, and by now are used to the fact that most of our leaders and the general administrators of government lack the good notion to govern Ghana. We know that once elected to lead the country all knowledge of good leadership and the required vision for good governance dissipates into different directions, leaving us with a weak government in disarray most of the time. Pastor we thank you for alerting us to this fact - but please let me say we are already aware that our leaders don't have a clue to run this country, it is sad but true.
Sam 12 years ago

UPON ALL THE NOISES OF THE MOST PEACEFUL COUNTRY IN AFRICA YET NON OF GHANAIAN IS LISTED AMONG THE BILLIONAIRE IN AFRICA.

MEANING ALL GHANAIAN ARE VISION-LESS. LEARN FROM NIGERIA PASTORS AND BUSINESS MEN AND PLS DON'T BE ...
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UPON ALL THE NOISES OF THE MOST PEACEFUL COUNTRY IN AFRICA YET NON OF GHANAIAN IS LISTED AMONG THE BILLIONAIRE IN AFRICA.

MEANING ALL GHANAIAN ARE VISION-LESS. LEARN FROM NIGERIA PASTORS AND BUSINESS MEN AND PLS DON'T BE JEALOUS ..
Concerned 12 years ago

10 years from ghana will be totally broke is the vision we have. People like these ndc guys see coming to power as an end rather than a means to develop the country. If they consider it a means,then it's a means to loot as mu ...
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10 years from ghana will be totally broke is the vision we have. People like these ndc guys see coming to power as an end rather than a means to develop the country. If they consider it a means,then it's a means to loot as much as they can. Otabil, pray for the fire of God to come down on them
joshua 12 years ago

people have been saying that you belong to the npp but I never believed that but did we hear you say anything like that when k4 and his accomplices for eight horrible years turned the country into hell?. yana and his 40 other ...
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people have been saying that you belong to the npp but I never believed that but did we hear you say anything like that when k4 and his accomplices for eight horrible years turned the country into hell?. yana and his 40 others were slaughtered broad day light under the nose of k4. mobila was murdered by soldiers ,a popular Ghanaian journalist was shot dead in Kumasi and a banker,Rokko Frimpong who did not like the dirty deals bawumia and co were committing at the bank of Ghana during the changing of the old Ghana cedis to the current cedis,was also shot at his home in tema and he died instantly but you been one of the men of God heard all these and yet kept quite. why did you not say k4's government was the visionary government?. we know the heavy amount he invested in your university. please you are a man of God as such just mind the kind of words that come from your mouth. most of ndc supporters belong to your church. the other day we were surprised the kind of insulting words you spat on one of the fm stations because they used one of your recorded messages. that was not nice at all from a man of God. when our lord Jesus cracked the whip on the gamblers in his father's house he did not insult anybody although he was annoyed! stay bless and please don't poke your nose into politics in the country!
Nyansasem 12 years ago

The fact that you did not hear him saying that does not mean he did not say that. And the fact that he is saying this time does not mean, does not mean he is supporting NPP.

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The fact that you did not hear him saying that does not mean he did not say that. And the fact that he is saying this time does not mean, does not mean he is supporting NPP.

If you want to argue about what he said, fine. But don't come here with your nonsense about this and that happened during Kufuor's time. That is silly. Because he did not say Mahama does not have vision. He said, Ghana, including Kufour, Acheampong, Rawling, Mills, Busia and all the rest.
Kobena 12 years ago

Very true!
That is why I cry for my beloved country!

Very true!
That is why I cry for my beloved country!
ASHKENAZI 12 years ago

JESUS SAID WHEN YOU GO TELL THEM REPENT FOR THE KINGDOM OF GOD IS AT HAND AND THIS IS WHAT OTABIL SHOULD BE DOING

JESUS SAID WHEN YOU GO TELL THEM REPENT FOR THE KINGDOM OF GOD IS AT HAND AND THIS IS WHAT OTABIL SHOULD BE DOING
Donwany 12 years ago

If Otabil is using his church money to develop schools and other things, is the money not from same Ghanaians both NPP and NDC in your church? Otabil should concentrate on Theocracy and leave Democracy to politians. The two d ...
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If Otabil is using his church money to develop schools and other things, is the money not from same Ghanaians both NPP and NDC in your church? Otabil should concentrate on Theocracy and leave Democracy to politians. The two does not go together.Does he expect politicians to come to him with all governmental documents? Is Otabil the only Dr. in Ghana ? THere are Professors and Doctors in government, so he should think he's the only one who can write and read. Moreover the Bible was written by intelligent people for you to only read and interpret. Otabil doesnt even write anything of his, he only quotes from the Bible and add little flesh to it. PLease Otabil people of Ghana respects you so much. Dont tanish your hard earned image. Give the politicians a break.Is that another vision from Otabil? or its a general feelings about the state of the country. WHere was Otabil when his government NPP was in Power?
NuhNice 12 years ago

The Negro man cannot think 4 himself period.

The Negro man cannot think 4 himself period.
Gold 12 years ago

All these pastors are thieves. The whiteman is manufacturing Boeing for you to travel with. You dirty evil pastors claims you anoint and deliver people. What have you got to show for it?.

All these pastors are thieves. The whiteman is manufacturing Boeing for you to travel with. You dirty evil pastors claims you anoint and deliver people. What have you got to show for it?.
Tommy 12 years ago

What makes him an NPP sympathiser?

What makes him an NPP sympathiser?
Yaw kwakye-Osei 12 years ago

OSOFO PLEASE DONT GO THERE. KEEP PRAISING YOUR GOD AND LEAVE THIS ARENA.

OSOFO PLEASE DONT GO THERE. KEEP PRAISING YOUR GOD AND LEAVE THIS ARENA.
AZONTO LAND 12 years ago

Although ; I do not agree with the NDC about their governance ; I disgree with Mensah-Otabil on his simplistic analogy ; a small church like his church cannot be compared to the state of Ghana ; what he should under is that h ...
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Although ; I do not agree with the NDC about their governance ; I disgree with Mensah-Otabil on his simplistic analogy ; a small church like his church cannot be compared to the state of Ghana ; what he should under is that his church is one man band in which nobody dissents to what he says in the church ; some church members even believe that he has a direct phone line to God and therefore does no WRONG ;most of church members are complete sychofants; his church like running a country with different opinions ; Jon Mahama does not run the country alone ; there are different shades of strategic thinking ; the NDC has the Better Ghana Agenda which I assume is their strategic document and whether you like it or not ; it is their strategic document therefore what is this son of a god saying to his congrgation.
Zoiks 12 years ago

I think readers have not understood what Pastor Otabil said. All he was saying is that there is no clear vision for the country so that whatever party comes to power pursue it. For lack of a defined goal for the country, pol ...
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I think readers have not understood what Pastor Otabil said. All he was saying is that there is no clear vision for the country so that whatever party comes to power pursue it. For lack of a defined goal for the country, political parties come with their own visions, some of which are detrimental to the nation. It is not just a better Ghana agenda or a free secondary school mantra. If it is the way of a better Ghana agenda that we want to go, then the way forward must be clearly defined as to how it is going to be achieved, so that whatever party that comes to power won't deviate from it. Or if "Free Secondary School for all", then how we're going to get funds to run the schools and create jobs for the graduates or give them opportunities to become self-employed must be documented for all to follow. I think this is the essence of what he was saying and I agree with him.
S.F.G. WUGAH 12 years ago

does otabil want the country's direction be4 leading his politico-church flocks or the direction from the ALMIGHTY GOD? am beginning to lose hope in some academic pastors now

does otabil want the country's direction be4 leading his politico-church flocks or the direction from the ALMIGHTY GOD? am beginning to lose hope in some academic pastors now
PETER JEFFREY 12 years ago

I CAN NOT LEAVE ONE DAY WITHOUT SWEET TURUMU. THOSE WHO HAVE NOT TASTED SWEET TURUMU BEFOR DONT KNOW WHAT THEY ARE MISSIN. IF YOU TASTE TURUMU ONCE , YOU WILL ALWAYS TASTE TURUMU. TURUMU IS THE SWEETES HOLE IN THE WORLD.PETE ...
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I CAN NOT LEAVE ONE DAY WITHOUT SWEET TURUMU. THOSE WHO HAVE NOT TASTED SWEET TURUMU BEFOR DONT KNOW WHAT THEY ARE MISSIN. IF YOU TASTE TURUMU ONCE , YOU WILL ALWAYS TASTE TURUMU. TURUMU IS THE SWEETES HOLE IN THE WORLD.PETER JEFFREY’S COMMENTS ARE FREE AND BALANCED

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NANA AKUFFO ADDO 12 years ago

........AS FOR ME I LOVE THE TURUMU MORE THAN ANYTHIN IN THIS WORLD BECAUS TURUMU IS BETTER THAN ANY WOMAN HOLE: FOR ME, TURUMU OR NOTHING. WITHOUT TURUMU I CANNOT LIVE IN THIS WORLD:TURUMU ALL THE WAY:NANA ADDO DANKWA AKUFFO ...
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........AS FOR ME I LOVE THE TURUMU MORE THAN ANYTHIN IN THIS WORLD BECAUS TURUMU IS BETTER THAN ANY WOMAN HOLE: FOR ME, TURUMU OR NOTHING. WITHOUT TURUMU I CANNOT LIVE IN THIS WORLD:TURUMU ALL THE WAY:NANA ADDO DANKWA AKUFFO ADDO COMMENTS ARE FREE AND BALANCED...
king Arthur 12 years ago

pastor God bless you ,you are right.

pastor God bless you ,you are right.
Abongo 12 years ago

Otabil, you are a fool does all I can tell you.

Otabil, you are a fool does all I can tell you.
nabia 12 years ago

Since you seem to know too much . why dont you run for president. You can then share your ideas with us instead of the politicking you are doing.
Since you are in the gutters then let us talk and see.
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Since you seem to know too much . why dont you run for president. You can then share your ideas with us instead of the politicking you are doing.
Since you are in the gutters then let us talk and see.
hypocrite. Finds his voice when his paymasters are in opposition
Wisdom 12 years ago

Pastor, u are right except those body no brain people who will not under stand u.they think when they get chop that is all, they are like vulture which keeps on to build it nest the next day.vulture mentality.

Pastor, u are right except those body no brain people who will not under stand u.they think when they get chop that is all, they are like vulture which keeps on to build it nest the next day.vulture mentality.
Pwallace 12 years ago

This is the stupidest logic I've heard in some time. Running a church has no close relationship to running a country. Your position as the general overseer of the church allows you to dictate in most situations AND GET AWAY W ...
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This is the stupidest logic I've heard in some time. Running a church has no close relationship to running a country. Your position as the general overseer of the church allows you to dictate in most situations AND GET AWAY WITH IT! Please don't equate that to the complexities of running a government. May God forgive you lo.gic
KOLIKO 12 years ago

GHANA LACK LEADERSHIP ONLY WHEN THE NDC IS IN POWER.OTABIL THE EARLIAR U STOP THIS HYPOCRAZY THE BETTER.

GHANA LACK LEADERSHIP ONLY WHEN THE NDC IS IN POWER.OTABIL THE EARLIAR U STOP THIS HYPOCRAZY THE BETTER.
KOLIKO 12 years ago

SHUT THE FUCK OTABIL

SHUT THE FUCK OTABIL
GREAT NANA ANTWI 12 years ago

ARE YOU IN NEED OF A FAST POWERFULL SPIRITUALIST?THEN GO TO www.greatnanapowerfullspiritualist.blogspot.com

ARE YOU IN NEED OF A FAST POWERFULL SPIRITUALIST?THEN GO TO www.greatnanapowerfullspiritualist.blogspot.com
Mike Acquah 12 years ago

Otabil,you only make such statements when someone outside your tribe is ruling.It's an open secret that you're a tribalist and a stounch adherent of the UP Tradition.

Otabil,you only make such statements when someone outside your tribe is ruling.It's an open secret that you're a tribalist and a stounch adherent of the UP Tradition.
Nantwi,BSEd,MSEd(ece),MSEd(sas) 12 years ago

You got that right,Dr Pastror.Ghana lacks leaders with Vision or the leaders are only Hypocrites.Y ou have a person like Hon.Kennedy Agyepong who will say the truth and this makes some citizens upin arms.I do not care whether ...
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You got that right,Dr Pastror.Ghana lacks leaders with Vision or the leaders are only Hypocrites.Y ou have a person like Hon.Kennedy Agyepong who will say the truth and this makes some citizens upin arms.I do not care whether the person is "kamonga" or "Pepeni",we are all GHanaians and all we need is good leadership and a good vision.When my mother was Alive,She used to say the White man should come back because she has seen the difference
Zip Up 12 years ago

I here by agree with Pastor Otabil, that without a path there will be no following,so the Country needs a clear path to follow, even Ex-Colonel Acheampong's Military Kangaroo Junta had a Five Year D-Plan Including Operation ...
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I here by agree with Pastor Otabil, that without a path there will be no following,so the Country needs a clear path to follow, even Ex-Colonel Acheampong's Military Kangaroo Junta had a Five Year D-Plan Including Operation Feed YourSelf, Canal Irrigation water system throughout the Country and educating the youth to donate Patriotic Services, In the form of Voluntary Service, at list most of us who were around at that era did witness the D-Plan Days
OGYAM 12 years ago

SCARE TATICS. HE HAS A UNIVERSITY AND HASN'T GIVEN THE STUDENTS ANY VISION. LET'S ALL DO OUR HOMEWORK AND STOP BLAMING GOV'T ALL THE TIME.

SCARE TATICS. HE HAS A UNIVERSITY AND HASN'T GIVEN THE STUDENTS ANY VISION. LET'S ALL DO OUR HOMEWORK AND STOP BLAMING GOV'T ALL THE TIME.
concern ghanian 12 years ago

ANYBODY CAN SAY WHAT HE/SHE LIKE, PASTOR, YOU`RE CORRECT, WE ONLY HAVE VISIONLESS LEADERS IN AFRICA. THE MOST STUPID AMONG THEM IS OBASANJO, WHO THE AFRICA HEADLESS OF STATE SEND TO MONITOR ELECTIONS, WHEN OTHER GROUP SAW SOM ...
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ANYBODY CAN SAY WHAT HE/SHE LIKE, PASTOR, YOU`RE CORRECT, WE ONLY HAVE VISIONLESS LEADERS IN AFRICA. THE MOST STUPID AMONG THEM IS OBASANJO, WHO THE AFRICA HEADLESS OF STATE SEND TO MONITOR ELECTIONS, WHEN OTHER GROUP SAW SOMETHING WRONG HE WILL FIND OUT IF THEIR FINDING IS TRUE OR FALSE, WHAT WILL FIRST COME FROM HE MOUTH IS WHAT HE STAND FOR
Whatever 12 years ago

Tell us something that we don't already know because Ghana's problem since 1966 when traitors like the Dankwa Busia party overthrew Nkrumah, these problems has persisted. Otabil HASN'T been consistent. That is what we now kno ...
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Tell us something that we don't already know because Ghana's problem since 1966 when traitors like the Dankwa Busia party overthrew Nkrumah, these problems has persisted. Otabil HASN'T been consistent. That is what we now know
K.O 12 years ago

SMH, if you already know what Dr Otabil is saying, what have you done about it? Ghanaians know it all but the country keep going down. Is about time people stand up and demand from our leaders what their vision for the nation ...
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SMH, if you already know what Dr Otabil is saying, what have you done about it? Ghanaians know it all but the country keep going down. Is about time people stand up and demand from our leaders what their vision for the nation is. If we all begin to hold all politicians accountable, be it npp, ndc ,cpp or ppp things will get better. Our current leaders with no questions asked are really SORRY, from the president down
STONER KOBYLYNTON 12 years ago

Don't insults people's intelligence. Was late Kotoka the architect of the 1966 coup which toppled Nkrumah's government part of Dankwa Busia party? Are we not making fool of ourselves knowing very well of an existing problem ...
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Don't insults people's intelligence. Was late Kotoka the architect of the 1966 coup which toppled Nkrumah's government part of Dankwa Busia party? Are we not making fool of ourselves knowing very well of an existing problem and not making any effort to solve or get rid of it?

Mr. Mahama is clueless like late President Limann who ignored numerous warnings of possible coup by J.J. Rawlings which toppled his government in December, 1981 and brought in one of the cruel, brutal, envious, malicious and other evil vices governing in the country. We need to point out wrongs of government and give praises when is due. E&OE.
Whatever 12 years ago

All Governments since the overthrow of Nkrumah apart from the Acheampong government had been showing the problem he's talking about yet he puts it in a way and makes it sound like this is the order. It is not true. Ghana's pr ...
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All Governments since the overthrow of Nkrumah apart from the Acheampong government had been showing the problem he's talking about yet he puts it in a way and makes it sound like this is the order. It is not true. Ghana's problem leadership problem has been there since 1966
REV. EWUSIE BROWN -AMSTERDAM 12 years ago

Like it or not Rev. Otabil has said what most Ghanaians are saying for the past few years. What do we want to achieve in the next two years? nobody clearly knows. In my estimation, any leader who can not give Ghanaians common ...
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Like it or not Rev. Otabil has said what most Ghanaians are saying for the past few years. What do we want to achieve in the next two years? nobody clearly knows. In my estimation, any leader who can not give Ghanaians common water to drink must ask himself why is he in power? Since 1992 we have not been able to solve Adenta water crisis. Dr.Otabil is a concern Ghanaian like any of us, and he should not be intimidated and coloured by any political grouping.
Ghana our beloved country deserves more than we have witnessed for the past twenty years or more since this 'new' democracy started. This is not about Party A or party B. we are just worried about the future of Ghana, then and now.
Nana B 12 years ago

why not come back and help define that vision?????????

why not come back and help define that vision?????????
opoosini 12 years ago

See how they bristle when any man of God talks?

See how they bristle when any man of God talks?
K ANNAN 12 years ago

REMEMBER YOU CANT SERVE 2 MASTERS OOOOO

REMEMBER YOU CANT SERVE 2 MASTERS OOOOO
asante 12 years ago

Who cares what this fool has to say! He should keep his big mouth out of politics and focus on what he does best: deceiving folks with his warped interpretation of Christianity! No wonder he can't understand the big English u ...
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Who cares what this fool has to say! He should keep his big mouth out of politics and focus on what he does best: deceiving folks with his warped interpretation of Christianity! No wonder he can't understand the big English used in govt documents - he's a fool.
asante 12 years ago

Otabil is just a stooge for the NPP fools - he's nobody important forget him

Otabil is just a stooge for the NPP fools - he's nobody important forget him
Ishmoto 12 years ago

Mensa Otabil is over simplifying the issue. Building a church with 2000 seating capacity is not the same as ruling a nation. He has been successful in his area because at the church there is no democracy

Mensa Otabil is over simplifying the issue. Building a church with 2000 seating capacity is not the same as ruling a nation. He has been successful in his area because at the church there is no democracy
Nyansasem 12 years ago

It does not matter whether you are a leader at church, family or business, you have to have a vision.

A father of 4 has to a vision for the family; building or buying a house, buying a car, opening educational trust for th ...
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It does not matter whether you are a leader at church, family or business, you have to have a vision.

A father of 4 has to a vision for the family; building or buying a house, buying a car, opening educational trust for the four kids, planning to retire peacefully at the age of...

A business man with 100 workers has to have a plan for his business; expanding the business to other cities or opening it in other countries, increasing productivity by rewarding employees, etc..

The reason why we are not growing as a Nation because someone comes with "ebe di keke' and we dance along without asking question. Obama articulate his visions for the American people and that was why they chose him... he has been able to achieved many of them, including the "OBAMACARE" and immigration reforms.

Who told you that because we have democracy, there shouldn't be leaders with vision?
kwesi Kakraba 12 years ago

If you want to do politics Kindly let us know and stop what you have been saying day and night.

If you want to do politics Kindly let us know and stop what you have been saying day and night.
AMA 12 years ago

Enough of you, Otabil. Don't you have enough attention yet? Maybe, you need a second and a third wife (if you don't have already)!! That way you will receive plenty attention. Leave our president alone!!

Enough of you, Otabil. Don't you have enough attention yet? Maybe, you need a second and a third wife (if you don't have already)!! That way you will receive plenty attention. Leave our president alone!!
Gafaru 12 years ago

These people shd be advised to learn from other religious denominational leaders in Ghana. This is clearly an Abuse of innocent christian religious people;

These people shd be advised to learn from other religious denominational leaders in Ghana. This is clearly an Abuse of innocent christian religious people;
KOKI 12 years ago

It's amazing how everything in Ghana nowis virtually reduced to politics!

More than half the comments on this issue raised by the Pastor have been pulled to the opposite ends of the political divide. How on earth many ca ...
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It's amazing how everything in Ghana nowis virtually reduced to politics!

More than half the comments on this issue raised by the Pastor have been pulled to the opposite ends of the political divide. How on earth many can't make their own independent thinking and conclusion without partisan colouring amazes me to the bone!
NON-ALIGNED 12 years ago

HIS QUOTE:
“somebody will say well, but there’s a government document so and so and so and when you look at the government document and the English and the grammar that has been used, you have to read about a 1000 pages ...
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HIS QUOTE:
“somebody will say well, but there’s a government document so and so and so and when you look at the government document and the English and the grammar that has been used, you have to read about a 1000 pages to get one idea, but there’s no one simple idea that is on the lips of every Ghanaian as to where we want to get in 10 years or five years”.

Well, I could have chosen to rest my case but..............when we teh Africans of different race, cultures, traditions, heritages etc. trying to educate themselves and blindly mimic another races' language,lifestyles, mistakes of THEIR making,corrections of THEIR making, analysis of THEIR experiences to make their lives easier for them.........etc. etc.

What on earth do we expect to achieve?
The results are plain and simple: CHAOS AND NOTHING = POVERTY!

This whole confusion and crap is led by the educated illiterates running our dear nation. Therefore, the results are there for all to see.

Nothing achieved by the two most
useless parties that have ever presided over Ghana. They only produce 'book-long' manifestos of NOTHING! What a shame!!!!!

Our so-called education system is rubbish! It produces individuals who
ape around believing that by expressing themselves in other peoples' lingos and lifestyles they are better positioned to lead us......

Well, I don't think so.....because these same lot have had the opportunity to rule us for generations and the answers are there on the ground for Ghanaians to see...
So, foot-soldiers of these useless parties should think twice before.....

I now rest my case,

GOD BLESS GHANA!
AFRICAN FOREVER!
PAPSON 12 years ago

I expect all pastors to do the same.Contributions of this kind will remind our men and women in politics to do what is right for our country. God richly bless you.

I expect all pastors to do the same.Contributions of this kind will remind our men and women in politics to do what is right for our country. God richly bless you.
Johnson 12 years ago

This man never talks when the government in power is NPP. Does it mean that NPP is faultless? I sincerely believe that he has been paid to speak against the gov't.

This man never talks when the government in power is NPP. Does it mean that NPP is faultless? I sincerely believe that he has been paid to speak against the gov't.
PROFESSOR THOMAS KUBI- McA 12 years ago

MAHAMA LACKS VISION ==NATURALLY=
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MY GRAND MOTHER TOOK ME TO A TEACHER
TO TEACH ME HOW TO IMPROVE MY HAND
RIGHTING==THE QUICK BROWN FOX JUMPS
OVER THE LAZY DOG= NOW I AM A ...
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MAHAMA LACKS VISION ==NATURALLY=
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MY GRAND MOTHER TOOK ME TO A TEACHER
TO TEACH ME HOW TO IMPROVE MY HAND
RIGHTING==THE QUICK BROWN FOX JUMPS
OVER THE LAZY DOG= NOW I AM A PROFESSOR=THOMAS KUBI ( MARKETING )
WWW.CUSTOMERMETRO.COM
PROFESSOR THOMAS KUBI- McA 12 years ago

IT IS INCREDIBLE TO NOTICE MAHAMA
PERFORMANCE
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IT IS ABYSMAL AND NOT APPEALING
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IT IS NOT DECISIVE=GHANA IS BEATING ABOUT THE BUSH W ...
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IT IS INCREDIBLE TO NOTICE MAHAMA
PERFORMANCE
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IT IS ABYSMAL AND NOT APPEALING
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IT IS NOT DECISIVE=GHANA IS BEATING ABOUT THE BUSH WITH WAIT AND SEE ATTITUDE= NOT DYNAMIC=
PROFESSOR THOMAS KUBI(FOUNDER )
ENTERPRISE AFRIKA FOUNDATION
Francis 12 years ago

I just want to comment on the last paragraph of this article which says: “If a pastor wants to build a Church, he’ll come and say we are going to build a 2000-seater auditorium"
No human being or pastor builds a church. ...
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I just want to comment on the last paragraph of this article which says: “If a pastor wants to build a Church, he’ll come and say we are going to build a 2000-seater auditorium"
No human being or pastor builds a church. It is the HOLY SPIRIT that builds the church and the church is built on Revelation of the Word of God and not on ideas and aspiration of what people want the church to be like such as the congregation size, number of schools, their status as the bishops or whatever. Jesus said; "Upon this rock (the Revelation Peter had for who Christ is) I will build my church and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it".
PAA KWESI 12 years ago

Dr I agree with you 100%. This one goes to all the political parties.

Dr I agree with you 100%. This one goes to all the political parties.
Kwaku 12 years ago

Please contest for elections with your vision and stop doing politics with the Church. Jesus did not speak like this please.Every GHANAIAN has blood in him. Again your University has not invented anything yet to show your vis ...
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Please contest for elections with your vision and stop doing politics with the Church. Jesus did not speak like this please.Every GHANAIAN has blood in him. Again your University has not invented anything yet to show your vision. We still import blades for our armpits! Pastors like you are only preaching chaos and its dangerous. You have no vision yourself. you collected cash from the poor people and bought a house at TRASCO so that you can associate yourself with the rich and not the poor. i was your neighbour in Comm 14, Tema. i know your deeds and you are not fair.
OTABIL IS SO RIGHT ......... 12 years ago

Excuse me folks , PASTOR Otabil is also a Ghanaian and whether he is RIGHT or WRONG he also have his civic right to express his opinion for Christ sake. A PASTORS AND SO WHAT, he has is allowed to express himself now and eve ...
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Excuse me folks , PASTOR Otabil is also a Ghanaian and whether he is RIGHT or WRONG he also have his civic right to express his opinion for Christ sake. A PASTORS AND SO WHAT, he has is allowed to express himself now and ever. He is smart, ambitious , focused and objective. In this instance what he is saying is so right, is a fact our current Gh leaders have no VISION, NO PLAN B AND CLUELESS. Can't u see ppl ????
When are we going to grown up , call a spade a spade and accept our shortfalls??? Bless u Pastor Otabil and continue to speak your honest mind......
jata koko 12 years ago

He preaches success. He should deliver the country from its woes. Stealing in the name of God. Jesus warn about that. That day will come.

He preaches success. He should deliver the country from its woes. Stealing in the name of God. Jesus warn about that. That day will come.
okley 12 years ago

otabil governace of a whole country is not like putting words together and selling to some gullible church goers and investing daily collections in your private business if that is what you describe leadership am sorry
you ...
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otabil governace of a whole country is not like putting words together and selling to some gullible church goers and investing daily collections in your private business if that is what you describe leadership am sorry
you have succeded enslaving the church to better your lot so now you you can spew out anything .you would not get the attention you want.shame this is what would pass for mental illness(schizophrenia) your own words you are nt different from ken ajepong of npp
John @ 12 years ago

you are commom thief hiding behind the cross.

you are commom thief hiding behind the cross.
jata koko 12 years ago

The man lives lavishly by sucking monies out of his congregrants, why won't he consider himself a leader with a vision. There may be some truth in what he is saying, but I don't think he should be throwing the first stone. Th ...
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The man lives lavishly by sucking monies out of his congregrants, why won't he consider himself a leader with a vision. There may be some truth in what he is saying, but I don't think he should be throwing the first stone. The man gave a prophesy that a God revealed to him that the latest mercedes benz will be delivered to him by a congregrant in church and it came to pass. I don't see what those followers see in him, therefore will not blame anybody listening to this man.
Kweku 12 years ago

Otabil is of the fake ministers in Ghana. He should repent or perish Luke 13:3. If he has vision and good leadership, he should take of his members and help them to come out of debt. I really blame those blind Ghanaians who f ...
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Otabil is of the fake ministers in Ghana. He should repent or perish Luke 13:3. If he has vision and good leadership, he should take of his members and help them to come out of debt. I really blame those blind Ghanaians who follow him. Otabil, preach the gospel not to judge politicians. Preach about sin and obedience to the word of God. Shame on You.
Paa Kodwo 12 years ago

WHT HAS BEEN THE CONTRIBUTION OF THIS MAN OF GOD TOWARDS THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF GHANA.

HE NEEDS TO BE REFERRED TO THE PARABLE OF THE TALENT.

IN THE HOLY SCRIPTURES WE ALSO LEARN THAT, WE CANNOT EXPECT MA ...
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WHT HAS BEEN THE CONTRIBUTION OF THIS MAN OF GOD TOWARDS THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF GHANA.

HE NEEDS TO BE REFERRED TO THE PARABLE OF THE TALENT.

IN THE HOLY SCRIPTURES WE ALSO LEARN THAT, WE CANNOT EXPECT MANNER TO FALL FROM HEAVEN
Joe 12 years ago

But dont forget we have Manna already in the earth(oil,gold,diamond,manganese,timber, cocoa,etc, etc what manna do you need again?

But dont forget we have Manna already in the earth(oil,gold,diamond,manganese,timber, cocoa,etc, etc what manna do you need again?
salisu citizen 12 years ago

is this Mensa Otabil, a pastor or a politician ? because he and the other fake men of God allways preach indirect about politics insted of preaching about God.they schould not think that all Ghanians are fools and Toys like ...
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is this Mensa Otabil, a pastor or a politician ? because he and the other fake men of God allways preach indirect about politics insted of preaching about God.they schould not think that all Ghanians are fools and Toys like thier congregation. we are tired of thier 419 Prophercy. ASCHLÖCHER
ODIKRO 12 years ago

I HOPE THIS PASTOR WILL NOT CHANGE HIS MOUTH COME TOMORROW WHEN THE TABLES TURN ON POLITICAL WISE?

I HOPE THIS PASTOR WILL NOT CHANGE HIS MOUTH COME TOMORROW WHEN THE TABLES TURN ON POLITICAL WISE?
Ama Baduah 12 years ago

Why do Ghanaian pastors use their churches as platform to get intricately involved in politics?
Why don't they come openly up front to do politics and leave the churches alone so we can use the same politician yardstick to ...
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Why do Ghanaian pastors use their churches as platform to get intricately involved in politics?
Why don't they come openly up front to do politics and leave the churches alone so we can use the same politician yardstick to measure their performance? They should know, as always, we see them more as men of God rather than politicians.
PAPA ARKOH, USA 12 years ago

THIS IS PLAIN AND SIMPLE ...GHANAIANS ARE LIARS,MYOPIC, HYPOCRITES AND HATE THE TRUTH.IS THIS THE GOD FEARING NATION YOU GUYS CLAIM TO BE?....MAY GOD HAVE MERCY ON THE BLACK RACE.

THIS IS PLAIN AND SIMPLE ...GHANAIANS ARE LIARS,MYOPIC, HYPOCRITES AND HATE THE TRUTH.IS THIS THE GOD FEARING NATION YOU GUYS CLAIM TO BE?....MAY GOD HAVE MERCY ON THE BLACK RACE.
unclefi 12 years ago

Ghanaians by nature are not intelligent people, they are not nation builders. They are spoilers not menders and can't see beyond their noses. Let the transformation of our country begin from the classrooms of our basic school ...
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Ghanaians by nature are not intelligent people, they are not nation builders. They are spoilers not menders and can't see beyond their noses. Let the transformation of our country begin from the classrooms of our basic schools. Treat qualified teachers well and let them impact the necessary knowledge in our children. Government should draw up a programme that opens up the world to our young ones. Let our children realise that life is not all about growing up to become a doctor or a lawyer. To build a nation we need everybody, including engineers, fire fighters, good teachers, caring nurses, play writes think tanks God infused men of God, selfless elders and ready to die for nation politicians, country at heart footballers, I mean everybody.
Mawusi 12 years ago

Otabil must stop saying stupid things. If you are priest your job is to preach the word of God, not to be making stupid political comments. Otabil should look at Ghana vis-à-vis other African nations, then he'll appreciate t ...
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Otabil must stop saying stupid things. If you are priest your job is to preach the word of God, not to be making stupid political comments. Otabil should look at Ghana vis-à-vis other African nations, then he'll appreciate the fact that Ghana is truly blessed.
Kwame. USA. 12 years ago

You mean Ghana lacks pastors with vision,good conducts not false profects. Just pray for Ghana and the rest of the Africa and their leaders or just shut up.

You mean Ghana lacks pastors with vision,good conducts not false profects. Just pray for Ghana and the rest of the Africa and their leaders or just shut up.
koo 12 years ago

Religious and politics can not related. If Otabil is ready to preach politics, then he must be ready to accept any criticism. Jesus never involved Himself in politics. The message was clear to those stomach pastors should ref ...
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Religious and politics can not related. If Otabil is ready to preach politics, then he must be ready to accept any criticism. Jesus never involved Himself in politics. The message was clear to those stomach pastors should refrain from such act.
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Boobiestand 12 years ago

Ghana has outlined that already;focused on infrastructure building,agriculture, education re-orientation, etc. May be he is confused because they not add more congregation to his church in Ghana's action plan. A man of church ...
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Ghana has outlined that already;focused on infrastructure building,agriculture, education re-orientation, etc. May be he is confused because they not add more congregation to his church in Ghana's action plan. A man of church should also speak about the positive things they have done.
MENSAH 12 years ago

NDC lacks strategic means of tackling/solving problems as well as governance.
A PROBLEM SOLVER SHOULD KNOW WHAT HE IS ABOUT.
JESUS SAID:
I MUST BE ABOUT MY FATHER'S BUSINESS.WHIST IT IS THE DAY,MAN SHOULD WORK,FOR,A NIGHT ...
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NDC lacks strategic means of tackling/solving problems as well as governance.
A PROBLEM SOLVER SHOULD KNOW WHAT HE IS ABOUT.
JESUS SAID:
I MUST BE ABOUT MY FATHER'S BUSINESS.WHIST IT IS THE DAY,MAN SHOULD WORK,FOR,A NIGHT COMES WHEN NO MAN CAN WORK:
HIS WORK WAS TO PREACH,TEACH AND HEAL.

An idea is a thought,borne in our spirit mind,by God,to solve problems others cannot.
One good idea,can make one live like a king all the days of his life.
NDC MEMBERS LACK SINGLE IDEA TO MAKE GHANA,COME OUT OF THE UNTOLD PROBLEMS WE FACE.
WE HAVE TO HAVE GOALS AND THEREFORE,A TARGET/FOCUS TO STRIFE TOWARDS.
HOW DO THESE GUYS EVEN MAKE NEGOTIATIONS FOR GHANA?THAT IS A HUGE QUESTION,I ALWAYS ASK MYSELF.BECAUSE,THEY DO IT FOR THE WHOLE CITIZENRY.
NEGOTIATIONS BEGINS AT BIRTH.
When a baby cries,he is negotiating for attention.
EVEN HUSBANDS AND WIVES NEGOTIATE CONTINUOUSLY.
We were all created to solve problems:
Mothers solve emotional problems,doctors solve sickness problems.Everything God created was to solve existing problems.
DOES NDC HAS ANY AIM,THE POISE,GOALS,IDEAS,STRATEGY,in solving any problem for Ghana?
NO SIR,I DOUBT IT.
MENSAH OTABIL IS RIGHT.
WHAT IS THE PROBLEMS CLOSEST TO US AS GHANAIANS:WATER,POWER,BRIBERY & CORRUPTION,LACK OF INTEGRITY,UNCARING/UNPATRIOTIC ATTITUDE,DRUGS,JUDGEMENT DEBT PAYMENTS,SCHOOLS UNDER TREES,CHILD PONOGRAPHY & LABOUR EXPLOITATION,HIGH INTEREST RATES,LACK OF WISDOM TO RULE AND INTEGRITY/TRUSTWORTHINESS,COVETOUSNESSTHE LIST GOES ON AND ON.
IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY,THE COMMON MAN ON THE STREET IS STILL SUFFERING:
WE HAVE GOLD,DIAMONDS,MANGANESE,BAUXITE,URANIUM,OIL,GAS,COCOA,LUMBER,RUBBER ETC,YET WE ALWAYS SELL THEM CRUDE,WITHOUT PROCESSING TO ADD VALUE,AND PROVIDE JOBS FOR OUR,READY TO WORK,YOUTH.
WE ARE WASTING OUR RESOURCES GOD HAS GIVEN TO US FREELY.
GHANA SHOULD WAKE UP FROM HER SLUMBER,AND DO SOMETHING WORTHWHILE,AND AVOID THE PILE OF MISTAKES WE ARE ALWAYS COMMITTING.
OUR LEADERS HAVE TO BE DISCERNING TO KNOW WHAT MATTER TO US THE MOST,SO WE CAN WALK AWAY FROM THE TRIVIAL.
ELSE,WE WOULD BE WONDERING IN AN ENDLESS CIRCLES.
MAY GOD BLESS GHANA WITH ABLE,DISCERNING,SELFLESS,MAN OF INTEGRITY,WISDOM AND UNDERSTANDING,TO LEAD US TO THE PROMISE LAND,
IN JESUS' NAME!
AMEN.
BABSY 12 years ago

Otabil might be right, if this is from the bottom of his heart but not for a parochial interest but who i my to know from the bottom of his heart or judge him.The true Lord knows us one by one even the no. of hairs each of us ...
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Otabil might be right, if this is from the bottom of his heart but not for a parochial interest but who i my to know from the bottom of his heart or judge him.The true Lord knows us one by one even the no. of hairs each of us have. Let us not bedevil ourselves with this, God knows best
ASH 12 years ago

The church where you dupe the people everyday and tell continuous lies is not the same as the nation. Your church has no constitution. You can choose to follow any path to achieve your objective, Your analogy is therefore bog ...
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The church where you dupe the people everyday and tell continuous lies is not the same as the nation. Your church has no constitution. You can choose to follow any path to achieve your objective, Your analogy is therefore bogus, man of shame.
Joe navajo 12 years ago

The next president of Ghana Otabil

The next president of Ghana Otabil
koo 12 years ago

Why not tell Kuffour the same? This message deliberately meant for Mahana, but if not then the timing was very bad.

Why not tell Kuffour the same? This message deliberately meant for Mahana, but if not then the timing was very bad.
KK 12 years ago

not sure what this man is up to again? Does he want to play politics and yet not be criticized by politicians? Nkrumah and Rawlings declared visions and development plans for Ghana and he will never mention that. maybe this g ...
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not sure what this man is up to again? Does he want to play politics and yet not be criticized by politicians? Nkrumah and Rawlings declared visions and development plans for Ghana and he will never mention that. maybe this guy should stand for election and go to parliament and do politics as an independent politicians or declare his members of NPP or form his party.
This man was not critical of Kuffor's government for all the abuse of power and national looting that went of under his nose. why so Mr. Holy Holy and know it all? Yours selective criticism of NDC government speak volumes. I used to admire you but cannot stand your secret agenda.
ninja 12 years ago

Corrupt pastor

Corrupt pastor
ERIC 12 years ago

ARE U A PASTOR OR POLITICIAN?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

ARE U A PASTOR OR POLITICIAN?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
Yin Tong 12 years ago

Rev. otabil, I disagree with you respectfully. The summary is, 'Better Ghana Agenda'given by the late President Mills. This president has continued with it. Ghanaians know this and it is simple enough. How this is being achie ...
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Rev. otabil, I disagree with you respectfully. The summary is, 'Better Ghana Agenda'given by the late President Mills. This president has continued with it. Ghanaians know this and it is simple enough. How this is being achieved is a different matter.
jm 12 years ago

lets leave it up to God, after all we all knows the fools will insult u. ndc is a party for the fools.

lets leave it up to God, after all we all knows the fools will insult u. ndc is a party for the fools.
TK 12 years ago

Otabil should keep his mouth shut
Otabil you are not the President of Ghana and I do not know where was Otabil when Kuffour was President. If Otabil thinks when Kuffour was the President there was a clear Leadership and wher ...
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Otabil should keep his mouth shut
Otabil you are not the President of Ghana and I do not know where was Otabil when Kuffour was President. If Otabil thinks when Kuffour was the President there was a clear Leadership and where Ghana wanted to go we all know what has happen to Ghana. Armed Robberies , lack of respect among the youth. People do not take education seriously and Corruption is at it highest peak in Ghana. What did Kuffour did ? At least we all know Rawlings tamp don the corruption and Armed Robber
My question is what did Kuffour did all he did was to reversed all the discipline Rawlings instill in Ghana
Hypocrite Otabil shut
TOGBE YAQ AHOHOR ! 12 years ago

are u a Politian now mr otabil

are u a Politian now mr otabil
MAX 12 years ago

THE TRUTH ALWAYS HURTS

THE TRUTH ALWAYS HURTS
Nii Nortey (NY) 12 years ago

What vision nor leadership does Otabl has?

What vision nor leadership does Otabl has?
Captain Canada 12 years ago

for he's one of the leaders who has failed Ghana and reduced it to a superstitious heap. He has the attention of many Ghanaians but he chooses to fleece them rather than invest in them. John Mahama doesn't have the kind of po ...
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for he's one of the leaders who has failed Ghana and reduced it to a superstitious heap. He has the attention of many Ghanaians but he chooses to fleece them rather than invest in them. John Mahama doesn't have the kind of power Otabil, Duncan Williams and Dag Heward Mills over Ghanaians. So the failed leadership starts in the churches.
paa kow 12 years ago

You are really doing the works of your father satan the Devil he told Jesus that if falls down and worship him he will give him all the Kingdoms of this world, and the false prophets who are written up at Revelation 16 verse ...
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You are really doing the works of your father satan the Devil he told Jesus that if falls down and worship him he will give him all the Kingdoms of this world, and the false prophets who are written up at Revelation 16 verse 14 you are really indentifying you are one of them hence know that Jesus said his true followers are not part of the satan world as he did not get himself into politics because its controlled by SATAN THE DEVIL
NANA AYISI 12 years ago

paa ekow may ALMIGHTY GOD forgive u and your entire generation for calling a man of GOD as a satan,dont let the devil use u as an escape goat

paa ekow may ALMIGHTY GOD forgive u and your entire generation for calling a man of GOD as a satan,dont let the devil use u as an escape goat
Yannick Annan 12 years ago

This simple but very important message is now used wrongly. We really need to be wary of the journalists.

This simple but very important message is now used wrongly. We really need to be wary of the journalists.
Paul Amuna 12 years ago

For decades, some of us have been calling for nine year national development plans which cut across parliamentary cycles and changes in government. Such plans need to be bi-partisan, well thought out, costed and ring-fenced a ...
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For decades, some of us have been calling for nine year national development plans which cut across parliamentary cycles and changes in government. Such plans need to be bi-partisan, well thought out, costed and ring-fenced and properly policed to ensure proper accountability in the execution of those plans.

National development plans must be 'sold' to the public who should 'buy' into it and co-own the process. Annual accountability forums and annual reports will tell us how the plans are being executed and how the costs are being met. Because it is non-partisan, and because the populace co-owns it, everybody would want to see it succeed and all parties can take the credit for success.

Rwanda is a very small and poor country which emerged from decades of civil and ethnic conflict culminating in the massive 1994 genocide. The unity government that took over after winning the civil war decided to make theirs an inclusive country where ID Cards with tribal labellings became a thing of the past.

I happen to have witnessed, last December (2012) the Annual Accountability Forum where government ministers and appointees came to make a public account about what they had promised a year earlier and what they had been achieved. The public can question them and take them to account. This is serious business and even the president's office is not left out of it. Are there lessons here for Ghana to learn?

Now to come back to Pastor Otabil's observations. Some on this forum have questioned why it has taken him so long to make such comments and others have even suggested that he should have made them when his (NPP) party were in power but he failed to do so, or perhaps did not realise the country "lacks leadership and vision". I have even seen some suggest that he is "standing behind the pulpit to play politics".

Whatever Otabil's motives for telling his congregation this, the truth is: Ghana has leaders (in both parties - NPP and NDC). How good their leadership is is another matter. These leaders certainly have "visions", I very much doubt that they are 'visionless'.

For example, Nana Akufo Addo promised to make Free SHS for All a government priority under his leadership. There is a "Prayer Group" which has been assembling in Kumasi praying for him to become president so that they can beneift from this promise. It is a vision of Nana Addo, that ALL SHS pupils should enjoy fee-free education to help educate our youth.

The president, Mahama and his government (under Mills) embarked upon their "Better Ghana agenda" and the government has promised to build over 200 new SHS schools, a number of new public Universities and some other infrastructure projects including airports. These are plans based on a vision.

My own regret is that two key things have not been seriously addressed: A national massive agenda for underground drainage in our cities and metropolitan towns (to start with, and to extend to all parts of the country over e.g. a 50 year period) and Standard Dual carriage roads in all cities and key metropolitan towns as well as multi-lane motorways linking our regions and cities.

The trouble with our clergy sometimes is that they fail to recognise that they are not experts in other areas of national endeavour and although it is right (in my view) that they raise issues of national importance and significance, these should be raised in a way to help the debate and to encourage governments (and parliament) to do more and do better at running the country.

When the clergy lose their credibility among neutrals because of 'partisan stance' they may have adopted in the past, or where they are inconsistent in their 'admonition' and contribution to national dialogue and pertinent national development issues, or where they choose to condemn the ruling government without equivocation, that is where they are attacked. It is better to be attacked by all sides for your consistency and open, genuine, fair and balanced view on national issues.

Eventually, you will command the respect of all because you 'pull no punches' but also contribute positively and sensibly to national debate and developmental agenda. People like Otabil must learn this simple principle if they are to be taken seriously by all.
nana Atta 12 years ago

wise man has spoken

wise man has spoken
Sir T 12 years ago

I think is about time men of God use their God giving wisdom to help the country Ghana to attain the standard that all of us are desiring for.

I think is about time men of God use their God giving wisdom to help the country Ghana to attain the standard that all of us are desiring for.
NANA IS USING BAWUMIA 12 years ago

THIS MAN SHOULD STOP CALLING HIMSELF PASTOR AND JOIN THE BANDWAGON OF POLITICS. HE IS CLEARLY MORE A POLITICIAN THAN AN PASTOR. EVERYDAY THIS MAN IS SINGING AND FIGHTING NPP's FIGHT. WHEN WILL HE STOP AND ASK HIMSELF IF HE IS ...
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THIS MAN SHOULD STOP CALLING HIMSELF PASTOR AND JOIN THE BANDWAGON OF POLITICS. HE IS CLEARLY MORE A POLITICIAN THAN AN PASTOR. EVERYDAY THIS MAN IS SINGING AND FIGHTING NPP's FIGHT. WHEN WILL HE STOP AND ASK HIMSELF IF HE IS TRULY A PASTOR? THIS MAN IS A POLITICIAN NOT A PASTOR. OR HE IS AN AWAM PASTOR AT BEST.
G. K. Berko 12 years ago

I wonder when Otabil first came to know this about Ghana and other African Countries. Many Ghanaians have been making this observation long before he jumped into the discussion.

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I wonder when Otabil first came to know this about Ghana and other African Countries. Many Ghanaians have been making this observation long before he jumped into the discussion.

If he were concerned about this lack of vision and concrete goals for the Country a year ago, two or three years ago, why didn't he make this known then and waited till now?

As much as his observation is true, he might have withheld his grievance when it was the tenure of a Government he supported. This is typical of our Clergy who mostly keep some Political sympathies for particular Parties or Governments.

If our Pastors like Otabil are really godly sincere about our fate, they should not withhold due criticism of any Administration only to unleash a pulpit sermon on Governance to indirectly blame an old problem on an incumbent they hate.

If our Clergies were bold and honest enough we could have been spared the last three Coups that visited upon us. For example, when the legendary Kalabule was fast eating the insides of our Nation in the 70s, the Clergy largely remained mute until the Soldiers stepped in with their brand of discipline that took some lives needlessly.

Sometimes, it makes me wonder whether the Clergies conveniently fail to preach the virtues of Governance to their Congregation because some of its members happen to be in the Government or Party of their liking and are big "Collection Donors".

If they want to be political, let them do so across the board or they would be making fools of themselves as blatantly biased political stooges. If they want to remain apolitical, they would have to show that, too, with a reasonably level of neutrality.

Long Live Ghana!!!
Paul Amuna 12 years ago

Sometimes it makes me wonder too, what their agenda and motives are, and why they simply cannot be consistent and true to their calling at all times as Christ was!!!

Sometimes it makes me wonder too, what their agenda and motives are, and why they simply cannot be consistent and true to their calling at all times as Christ was!!!
G. K. Berko 12 years ago

I wonder when Otabil first came to know this about Ghana and other African Countries. Many Ghanaians have been making this observation long before he jumped into the discussion.

If he were concerned about this lack of vis ...
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I wonder when Otabil first came to know this about Ghana and other African Countries. Many Ghanaians have been making this observation long before he jumped into the discussion.

If he were concerned about this lack of vision and concrete goals for the Country a year ago, two or three years ago, why didn't he make this known then and waited till now?

As much as his observation is true, he might have withheld his grievance when it was the tenure of a Government he supported. This is typical of our Clergy who mostly keep some Political sympathies for particular Parties or Governments.

If our Pastors like Otabil are really godly sincere about our fate, they should not withhold due criticism of any Administration only to unleash a pulpit sermon on Governance to indirectly blame an old problem on an incumbent they hate.

If our Clergies were bold and honest enough we could have been spared the last three Coups that visited upon us. For example, when the legendary Kalabule was fast eating the insides of our Nation in the 70s, the Clergy largely remained mute until the Soldiers stepped in with their brand of discipline that took some lives needlessly.

Sometimes, it makes me wonder whether the Clergies conveniently fail to preach the virtues of Governance to their Congregation because some of its members happen to be in the Government or Party of their liking and are big "Collection Donors".

If they want to be political, let them do so across the board or they would be making fools of themselves as blatantly biased political stooges. If they want to remain apolitical, they would have to show that, too, with a reasonably level of neutrality.

Long Live Ghana!!!
PEASEA 12 years ago

TRY AND ERROR LEADERSHIP!

TRY AND ERROR LEADERSHIP!
GOWON 12 years ago

The vision of the NPP under President Kufuor was the attainment of a middle income status. What is the vision of the Mills-Mahama-Amissah Arthur administration? Create, loot and share.

The vision of the NPP under President Kufuor was the attainment of a middle income status. What is the vision of the Mills-Mahama-Amissah Arthur administration? Create, loot and share.
Whatever 12 years ago

Kufour hanging gold chains around his neck was vision. bonking Gizzele's of this world was good leadership. sharing kickbacks at the castle whilst Otabil keeps mute was good leadership. Selling Ghana telecom and GhANA AIRWAYS ...
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Kufour hanging gold chains around his neck was vision. bonking Gizzele's of this world was good leadership. sharing kickbacks at the castle whilst Otabil keeps mute was good leadership. Selling Ghana telecom and GhANA AIRWAYS was visionary for Otabil and his likeminded person's
OD 12 years ago

Mahama ass being rammed or he ramming Andrew Solomon is visionless, Mahama signing off on the woyome thievery is visionless, Mahama orchestrating the lifting of the gold to Turkey is visionless, Mahama chasing anything in ski ...
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Mahama ass being rammed or he ramming Andrew Solomon is visionless, Mahama signing off on the woyome thievery is visionless, Mahama orchestrating the lifting of the gold to Turkey is visionless, Mahama chasing anything in skirt within a 2metre radius is visionless, Mahama undressing to bonk in parliament house is stupidly visonless. Mahama having stolen everything is absolutely visionless.
osei mensah,M 12 years ago

The more this thief opens his mouth the more he exposes his stupidity. I believe not all his worshippers like the political polarization he has submerge himself into. My advise to him is to shut his mouth and take whatever mo ...
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The more this thief opens his mouth the more he exposes his stupidity. I believe not all his worshippers like the political polarization he has submerge himself into. My advise to him is to shut his mouth and take whatever money he can steal from his worshippers
joe bee 12 years ago

now the pastors dont preach the word of God they turn to be politicians,only see vision about president.

now the pastors dont preach the word of God they turn to be politicians,only see vision about president.
OF GHANA 12 years ago

EVERYBODY SHUT UP!!!

EVERYBODY SHUT UP!!!
Vitus 12 years ago

Is through there is not clear vision for Ghana. Why not pray and prophecies to give us the way. Action is all we need.

Is through there is not clear vision for Ghana. Why not pray and prophecies to give us the way. Action is all we need.
che 12 years ago

otabil,are you a pastor or a politician

otabil,are you a pastor or a politician
ohene. 12 years ago

you are right. young men and women of Ghana learn from this and stop these dirty politics. I am sad for our country.

you are right. young men and women of Ghana learn from this and stop these dirty politics. I am sad for our country.
prince 12 years ago

i will say a big thank you to the man of God because he has said it all God bless him

i will say a big thank you to the man of God because he has said it all God bless him
prince offei 12 years ago

yes indeed ghana lacks vision and good leadership God help ghana

yes indeed ghana lacks vision and good leadership God help ghana
Big Jay 12 years ago

pASTOR, I THINK YOU ARE RIGHT. MAHAMA IS NOT A VISIONARY LEADER. HE IS ONLY INTERESTED IN GIVING POLITICAL APPOINTMENTS TO INCOMPETENT NORTHERNERS TO CHOP CHOP FROM THE NATIONAL COFFERS.
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pASTOR, I THINK YOU ARE RIGHT. MAHAMA IS NOT A VISIONARY LEADER. HE IS ONLY INTERESTED IN GIVING POLITICAL APPOINTMENTS TO INCOMPETENT NORTHERNERS TO CHOP CHOP FROM THE NATIONAL COFFERS.
EVEN THE LATE PROF. MILLS KNEW HE WAS CORRUPT AND REGRETTED NOMINATING HIM AS HIS VICE PRESIDENT.
I PITY THOSE APPOINTEES WHO WOULD GO TO JAIL FOR CORRUPTION.VERY SOON MAHAMA'S GOVERNMENT WOULD TAX GHANAIANS FOR THE FREE SUNSHINE,RAINFALL AND THE AIR WE BREATHE.
MAHAMA IS NOT FIT TO LEAD HERD OF CATTLE, LET ALONE 24M GHANAIANS. NDC IS DOING ALL THE NECESSARY PROPAGANDA TO SHOWCASE HIM AS A GOOD LEADER BUT THE WRITING IS CLEAR ON THE WALL THAT THEY ARE FIGHTING A LOSING BATTLE.
I'M YET TO SEE A SINGLE NDC MAN WHO IS NOT CORRUPT. FROM THE FOUNDER TO THE LAST PERSON IN NDC IS CORRUPT. THEY ALL FEED FROM THE STATE COFFERS. THEY ALL TOOK THE CUE FROM THE FOUNDER JJ RAWLINGS THAT THEY MUST FEED FROM STATE COFFERS TILL DOOMSDAY.
AND JJ DOES NOT SEE THE CORRUPTION GOING ON IN THE NDC PARTY BECAUSE HE IS A BENEFICIARY TO THE LOOTING GOING ON IN THE COUNTRY.
HE MURDERED GENERALS AND LOOTED THEIR PROPERTIES AND HIS FOLLOWERS ARE DOING THE SAME.
GOD SAVE THIS COUNTRY
dave 12 years ago

this is true and we all knew it.it does not matter under which government this is said. in fact it only proves that NDC is more tolerant than NPP as far as freedom of speech is concerned.

this is true and we all knew it.it does not matter under which government this is said. in fact it only proves that NDC is more tolerant than NPP as far as freedom of speech is concerned.
Nana 12 years ago

This OTABIL is an hypocrite and dangerous man. What he did not say is: what is the vision of his party? in the whole Africa no leader or Gov't has vision except NPP.

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This OTABIL is an hypocrite and dangerous man. What he did not say is: what is the vision of his party? in the whole Africa no leader or Gov't has vision except NPP.

Finally, is OTABIL a priest or a politician and how can he think that he can built Ghana based on prayers? Do prayers built the country instead of a concrete work, scientific researches and so on? Where did he receive his education?
ayo 12 years ago

please otabil what you said is true.to a large extent is African leaders in general but the timing is very wrong. its sounds as if you are talking to the government in power and surely its supporters will descend on you heavi ...
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please otabil what you said is true.to a large extent is African leaders in general but the timing is very wrong. its sounds as if you are talking to the government in power and surely its supporters will descend on you heavily.please leave politics to the politicians.
ALFRED FROM COLUMBUS OHIO, USA 12 years ago

Ghanaian, please lets stop these dirty political games and think of our one and only nation that we got,Pastor Otabil always stand for truth of our nation so we better understand him well.
Ghana lacks good leadership , cle ...
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Ghanaian, please lets stop these dirty political games and think of our one and only nation that we got,Pastor Otabil always stand for truth of our nation so we better understand him well.
Ghana lacks good leadership , clear vision and future of her children, God richly bless you pastor.
Nana 12 years ago

Otabil just pretends he does not have any vision. He is just like all theoreticians. If given a responsibility he won't perform anything. Rather he will steal our money. I know well these good speakers. You people should be c ...
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Otabil just pretends he does not have any vision. He is just like all theoreticians. If given a responsibility he won't perform anything. Rather he will steal our money. I know well these good speakers. You people should be careful with satanic words which aim at making you sleep.
JAAAS 12 years ago

We jx lack vision as a country

We jx lack vision as a country
Samuel Boakye Asamoah 12 years ago

IF YOU READ FROM THE BIBLE,GOD APPOINT KINGS, AND WHEN THEY DISOBEY HIM,HE OVER THROW THEM.ALL WHAT PASTOR OTABIL IS SAYING WE NEED MEN OF GOD TO RULE GHANA.THOSE THEIR INTEREST IS TO IMPROVE NATION,NOT SELFISH LEADERS

IF YOU READ FROM THE BIBLE,GOD APPOINT KINGS, AND WHEN THEY DISOBEY HIM,HE OVER THROW THEM.ALL WHAT PASTOR OTABIL IS SAYING WE NEED MEN OF GOD TO RULE GHANA.THOSE THEIR INTEREST IS TO IMPROVE NATION,NOT SELFISH LEADERS
Ken Ntiamoa 12 years ago

Do you fear your Father or do you love your father?

God is not so terrible. You only have to fear terrible things and terrible people. You ran away from things and people your fear. You run to take solace in people you lov ...
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Do you fear your Father or do you love your father?

God is not so terrible. You only have to fear terrible things and terrible people. You ran away from things and people your fear. You run to take solace in people you love.

Ken
Mugu yaro 12 years ago

Ndc re criminals and evils

Ndc re criminals and evils
Johnnywas 12 years ago

The vision is to be slaves of others.

The vision is to be slaves of others.
Atta Snr 12 years ago

truth is one and does it

truth is one and does it
Abena Amoatia 12 years ago

Ghana needs a leader with a vision, and is not Mahama.

Ghana needs a leader with a vision, and is not Mahama.
jewel 12 years ago

what is wrong with this so called man of God..... I don't blame him. he is now living with the rich and living an affluent life.... no wonder he speaks like that

what is wrong with this so called man of God..... I don't blame him. he is now living with the rich and living an affluent life.... no wonder he speaks like that
Clarence Hedzolleh 12 years ago

Why? Where from this too, Otabil?

Why? Where from this too, Otabil?
Kweku 12 years ago

Pastor. I don't think what you are saying a the truth. You are just making it up for preaching. We all know we are lower middle income country and pushing to be middle-middle income country. Because we don't like to read peo ...
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Pastor. I don't think what you are saying a the truth. You are just making it up for preaching. We all know we are lower middle income country and pushing to be middle-middle income country. Because we don't like to read people don't know want it is. If it is explained you the same person will say we are writing documents. So what do you want. I think you just run the country down to suit your preaching.
Just like the example you gave, yes the church wants to build the auditorium which is clear, explaining the details like the size, number of office rooms, paint colour etc are left to the experts.

You are cuffing big time.
PRINCE-ISAAC SOVOR - USA 12 years ago

MY DEAR PASTOR OTABIL, PLEASE WOULD YOU PREACH THE GOSPEL (THE CROSS), AND EXPLAIN THE REVELATION (THE END OF TIME) SO THAT MANY SOULS COULD REPENT AND GET ACCESS TO HEAVEN. PREACH AGAINST GAY, LESBIANS AND OTHERS. SAVE SOU ...
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MY DEAR PASTOR OTABIL, PLEASE WOULD YOU PREACH THE GOSPEL (THE CROSS), AND EXPLAIN THE REVELATION (THE END OF TIME) SO THAT MANY SOULS COULD REPENT AND GET ACCESS TO HEAVEN. PREACH AGAINST GAY, LESBIANS AND OTHERS. SAVE SOULS FROM DESTRUCTION AND STOP GOD'S NAME IN VAIN (POLITICS. IF YOU WANT TO BE A PRESIDENT, GO AHEAD AND REGISTER AND BECOME A CHRISTIAN LEADER AS KING DAVID AND MAKE IT BETTER. YOU AND OTHER PASTORS WHO ARE USING GOD'S NAME FOR MERE VISION, PREDICTION, AND CURSE ON PEOPLE - BE CAREFUL.
Bidedzi 12 years ago

Fellow country men and sisters pls pls pls, i prayed the King of Glory LORD Jesus the Only Son of God to grant us WISDOM, UNDERSTANDING and if possible OVERSTANDING to words coming out of "Men of God".Don't let us Judge him ...
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Fellow country men and sisters pls pls pls, i prayed the King of Glory LORD Jesus the Only Son of God to grant us WISDOM, UNDERSTANDING and if possible OVERSTANDING to words coming out of "Men of God".Don't let us Judge him .....if it is from our Father in Heaven let God let Go!!!!!!!. Thanks my pple.
HAHAHA SENSIBLE TALK FATHER 12 years ago

WE LOVE YOU SIR.. GREAT TEACHER

WE LOVE YOU SIR.. GREAT TEACHER
ohh ndc.... fools party 12 years ago

ndc belongs to fools..

ndc belongs to fools..
Kwaku sofo 12 years ago

Kana ka biom sofo.

Kana ka biom sofo.
Kwaku sofo 12 years ago

Kana ka biom sofo. I hope the judges do their possible best to tell all Ghanaian the truth of the matter.

Kana ka biom sofo. I hope the judges do their possible best to tell all Ghanaian the truth of the matter.
Amoahene 12 years ago

It's true, Pastor. Where there's no VISION, the people cast off RESTRAINT. All the leaders in Africa don't have visions, even common electricity in our country they can't solve this problem

It's true, Pastor. Where there's no VISION, the people cast off RESTRAINT. All the leaders in Africa don't have visions, even common electricity in our country they can't solve this problem
Nyorkopio 12 years ago

Peter Drucker once said, that one has not effectively communicated to the intended receipient of the message, until the receipient understands the message as clearly as the communicator of the the message. Rev. Otabil is righ ...
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Peter Drucker once said, that one has not effectively communicated to the intended receipient of the message, until the receipient understands the message as clearly as the communicator of the the message. Rev. Otabil is right in pointing out this principle in visioning and leadership as well. A leader whose vison is not known and understood clearly by those he/she is leading, needs to do more. Does the "man or woman on the street" in Ghana know what our targets are for the next five years as a people? Like Rev. Otabil I would like more people in Ghana to really understand how policies shape their current and future aspirations.
JERK 12 years ago

GHANA'S "LEADERS" ALWAYS ASSUME THEIR POSITIONS WITH THREE MAIN AGENDAS:

1. PERSONAL FINANCIAL GAINS
2. PARTY FINANCIAL GAINS
3. COUNTRY'S GAINS, IF ANY, COMES LAST

WHEN THEY ARE GIVEN THE MANDATE TO RULE, THEY ARE FI ...
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GHANA'S "LEADERS" ALWAYS ASSUME THEIR POSITIONS WITH THREE MAIN AGENDAS:

1. PERSONAL FINANCIAL GAINS
2. PARTY FINANCIAL GAINS
3. COUNTRY'S GAINS, IF ANY, COMES LAST

WHEN THEY ARE GIVEN THE MANDATE TO RULE, THEY ARE FIRST PREOCCUPIED WITH DRAWING UP PLANS TO LOOT THE COUNTRY FOR THEIR PERSONAL GAINS.

PAY A GHANAIAN "LEADER" US$I MILLION A MONTH, HE WILL STILL LOOT THE COUNTRY OR ORGANISATION.

TAKE A PAST UN SECRETARY GENERAL FOR EXAMPLE, AND YOU'LL GET MY DRIFT.
JERK 12 years ago

PAY A GHANAIAN LEADER USD1MILLION A MONTH, HE'LL STILL LOOT THE COUNTRY.

OUR LEADERS ALWAYS HAVE 3 AGENDAS.

1. PERSONAL FINANCIAL GAIN
2. PARTY FINANCIAL GAIN
3. COUNTRY GHANA GAIN, IF ANY.

MANY GHANAIANS HOLDING T ...
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PAY A GHANAIAN LEADER USD1MILLION A MONTH, HE'LL STILL LOOT THE COUNTRY.

OUR LEADERS ALWAYS HAVE 3 AGENDAS.

1. PERSONAL FINANCIAL GAIN
2. PARTY FINANCIAL GAIN
3. COUNTRY GHANA GAIN, IF ANY.

MANY GHANAIANS HOLDING TOP INTERNATIONAL, US DOLLAR, POSITIONS ARE NOT EXEMPT FROM THIS.

THERE PLENTY OF PUBLISHED EVIDENCE OF THIS.
Sakura 12 years ago

Pastor Otabil is right. Can someone show me any grand plan to sail us through the next 5, 10 20 years? I am not a fan of China, but admire how they have planned their economy - performance is reviewed and new ideas are infuse ...
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Pastor Otabil is right. Can someone show me any grand plan to sail us through the next 5, 10 20 years? I am not a fan of China, but admire how they have planned their economy - performance is reviewed and new ideas are infused. What do we have in Ghana? Politicians and their cronies feeding off the national treasury.
Kwame 12 years ago

Dr. Mensah Otabil. Ghana doesn't lack vision nor does it lack leadership. When the people went to the polls to vote. They did so, on the basis of a MANIFESTO(VISION) to be steered by a leader (Mahama or Nana). The people have ...
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Dr. Mensah Otabil. Ghana doesn't lack vision nor does it lack leadership. When the people went to the polls to vote. They did so, on the basis of a MANIFESTO(VISION) to be steered by a leader (Mahama or Nana). The people have chosen a particular manifesto. That is where the country is headed. Now, when a vision is chosen, it is executed. Sometimes, external forces such as the issue of the supreme court would demand that other causes of actions are taken to continue pursuing that vision. Now, to rule a country is far more difficult and different than running the kind of institution you are running, where most of the time, you decide on what to do and the church members and others follows without much questioning. JUST RESPECT THE DECISION OF THE PEOPLE. THEY HAVE CHOSEN A VISION. WE WAIT TO EVALUATE THE ACHIEVEMENT OF THAT VISION AFTER THE FOUR YEARS. While we they at it, just keep praying and preaching righteousness for the church members to go to heaven and not amasss wealth on earth, for that is the VISION OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. CHRIST's Vision is “go ye into the world and preach the Gospel, He who believes and is baptised shall be saved”.
Alex 12 years ago

There is absolutely nothing wrong with what Otabil has said but my problem is he only criticizes when NDC is in power.I hate double standards.People shoudn't sympathise with him when he gets bashing from the NDC.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with what Otabil has said but my problem is he only criticizes when NDC is in power.I hate double standards.People shoudn't sympathise with him when he gets bashing from the NDC.
CONCERN CITIZEN 12 years ago

THIS OTABIL MAN IS SICK. YES IF YOU WANT TO BUILD A CHURCH YOU TELL YOUR CONGREGATION WHICH WILL BE ON THEIR LIPS WHICH IS TRUE. ASK YOUR SELF IF YOU PAY YOUR CONGREGATION? YOU THINK GOVERNMENT LEADERSHIP IS EASY AND EASY VIS ...
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THIS OTABIL MAN IS SICK. YES IF YOU WANT TO BUILD A CHURCH YOU TELL YOUR CONGREGATION WHICH WILL BE ON THEIR LIPS WHICH IS TRUE. ASK YOUR SELF IF YOU PAY YOUR CONGREGATION? YOU THINK GOVERNMENT LEADERSHIP IS EASY AND EASY VISION. CONSIDER THE UNEXPECTED EVENTS, THINK ABOUT THE SALARY PAYMENT, THINK ABOUT FACILITATION DELIVERY OF GOODS, HABOUR AND AIRPORT, THINK ABOUT SECURITY INCLUDING YOURSELF AND MEMBERS PROTECTION, THINK ABOUT MEDICINES, THINK ABOUT ROAD, COCOA FARMERS BOOSTER FERTILIZERS, HARBOUR EXPANSION, BUILDINGS, DEPLOMATIC FACILITATION. YOU PAYING TAX ON PROFIT YOU WANT TO DODGE BUT IF YOU DRIVE AND POT HOLES ALL OVER, NO STREET LIGHT, NO JUDICIAL SERVICE YOU WILL COMPLAIN. YOU. THINK RIPPING CONGREGATION OFF THEIR MONEY IS SAME AS RUNNING GOVERNMENT. BETTER THINK TWICE
fish bone 12 years ago

yes! is true the current leadership of ghana lacks vision,good leadership and management skills.

yes! is true the current leadership of ghana lacks vision,good leadership and management skills.
Rodondo Ampah 12 years ago

A citizen of Ghana said the truth that our leaders lack clear vision and people are insulting him. His office as a Pastor has got nothing to do wise good advise or suggestion to our leaders.We all need to even take wisdom out ...
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A citizen of Ghana said the truth that our leaders lack clear vision and people are insulting him. His office as a Pastor has got nothing to do wise good advise or suggestion to our leaders.We all need to even take wisdom out of something that might be too harsh in our ears. India has come up with Tata Bus and Nano cars, what has our leaders come up with, that we can pride ourselves in? My people learn from great men like Otabil. You shall know the truth and it shall set you free.

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