Soldiers now private guards for pastors

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Lawless country 12 years ago

We all know NDC Will Win

We all know NDC Will Win
Lawless country 12 years ago

NDC go celebrate You won

NDC go celebrate You won
Edward 12 years ago

Nonesense. This is very shameful to assign soldiers to guard pastord and private gas stations. These people should find their own security.
It is equally nonesense to say "any soldier deployed to guard an installation or ind ...
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Nonesense. This is very shameful to assign soldiers to guard pastord and private gas stations. These people should find their own security.
It is equally nonesense to say "any soldier deployed to guard an installation or individual must obey such orders from their superiors because that is the job they have to do."
This is pure stupidity. They take bribe and send these young soldiers as human shields. Oh Ghana!!!!!!!
Lady 12 years ago

So-called "men of god" who supposedly, receives prophecies from God, are now seeking protection from soldiers & not God?

So-called "men of god" who supposedly, receives prophecies from God, are now seeking protection from soldiers & not God?
Frimpong, USA 12 years ago

Why do we have to use our soldiers and police to guard pastors who don't pay taxes. These evil and witches who have turned their cults into political apparatus to attack the government are now asking for protection from the v ...
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Why do we have to use our soldiers and police to guard pastors who don't pay taxes. These evil and witches who have turned their cults into political apparatus to attack the government are now asking for protection from the very authorities that they detest. We strongly demand that our forces be withdrawn from those pastors and their churches because they are not tax payers.
Lafia 12 years ago

the soldiers should have more duties, they are paid to protect the nation.what are they complaining about? eat, take bribes,drink apio, organize armed robbery and go fuck kenkey sellers? no way. give them responsibilities

the soldiers should have more duties, they are paid to protect the nation.what are they complaining about? eat, take bribes,drink apio, organize armed robbery and go fuck kenkey sellers? no way. give them responsibilities
tony MAHAMMA,WA. NORTHEN REGION 12 years ago

true talk, pastors don't need protection from police or soldiers.they are protected by GOD AlREADY.

true talk, pastors don't need protection from police or soldiers.they are protected by GOD AlREADY.
AWURE SOLOMON 12 years ago

The armed of men will fail you God is the protector. All true men & women of God are already protected. Don't cause fear and panic in the lives of Ghanaian, whether NDC or NPP Ghana remains a peaceful country.

The armed of men will fail you God is the protector. All true men & women of God are already protected. Don't cause fear and panic in the lives of Ghanaian, whether NDC or NPP Ghana remains a peaceful country.
Sammy, USA 12 years ago

They can be asked to guard or protect even the drunk in your family and they do not have a say.

They can be asked to guard or protect even the drunk in your family and they do not have a say.
SAM TEMA 12 years ago

LADY GOOD MAN OF GOD IS NOT AFRIED OF ANYTHING NOW ALL MEN OF GOD ARE SATAN AGENTS THEY ARE AFRIED OF THEIR LIVES

LADY GOOD MAN OF GOD IS NOT AFRIED OF ANYTHING NOW ALL MEN OF GOD ARE SATAN AGENTS THEY ARE AFRIED OF THEIR LIVES

CHAMPION 12 years ago

sam tema, learn HOW TO SPELL AFRAID NOT AFRIED CLASS ONE PUPIL IS EVEN BETTER THAN YOU, IDIOT.

sam tema, learn HOW TO SPELL AFRAID NOT AFRIED CLASS ONE PUPIL IS EVEN BETTER THAN YOU, IDIOT.
Sarkodie 12 years ago

Col. Atintande you must be out of your mind! You can see why our law enforcement personels don't command any respect. I can understand our soldiers deployed to guard cities and villages but not private installations like Pe ...
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Col. Atintande you must be out of your mind! You can see why our law enforcement personels don't command any respect. I can understand our soldiers deployed to guard cities and villages but not private installations like Petrol stations and private citizens. What kind of administration is this? Are these pastors in any potential danger? God can do all these. If these pastors are truly men of God what should they fear? " It is said " THE LORD IS MY SHEPERD...". What are these petrol stations with vital installations? Are such filling stations government owned or owned by these thieves in govenment? Look! here in the US you hardly see a soldier in uniform let alone guarding a government official.
KING NORWAY 12 years ago

Sarkodie 90 percent of the fuel stations is owned by ndc ministers so what do you think everthing has his end

Sarkodie 90 percent of the fuel stations is owned by ndc ministers so what do you think everthing has his end
Felix 12 years ago

Sarkodie you are being backward with regards to filling stations. Now if the military are to send men and vehicles to those parts they must guard certain installation key amongs them is their supplies and a filling station is ...
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Sarkodie you are being backward with regards to filling stations. Now if the military are to send men and vehicles to those parts they must guard certain installation key amongs them is their supplies and a filling station is certainly on of such supplies so please sarkodie. Learn, do you know why Napoleon lost his battles because he spread thin and could not have is supplies on time that was why.and stop this myopic nonsense is a filling station not paying taxes to government. Please stop this nonsense
OLD BOY 12 years ago

When ll dis pro say de truth. Very soon soldiers will guard market. Dis man shld sesk de truth.

When ll dis pro say de truth. Very soon soldiers will guard market. Dis man shld sesk de truth.
Ben 12 years ago

I do not know which part of the planet you are coming living in but if you have an idle force, you ough to utilize them for the overall security of the nation. What do the National Guards do in the United States? Find out and ...
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I do not know which part of the planet you are coming living in but if you have an idle force, you ough to utilize them for the overall security of the nation. What do the National Guards do in the United States? Find out and learn more.
Sammy, USA 12 years ago

Any officer especially in the militery becomes the property of the state.FYI That is what it is if you have no idea.

Any officer especially in the militery becomes the property of the state.FYI That is what it is if you have no idea.
KOJO HOHO 12 years ago

Mahama, did you hear that?
The explanation this semi-illiterate PRO made does not make any sense. If the soldiers now guard Pastors and Gas Stations, why dont they go to palaces to guard all chiefs? My mother is 94 and I ...
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Mahama, did you hear that?
The explanation this semi-illiterate PRO made does not make any sense. If the soldiers now guard Pastors and Gas Stations, why dont they go to palaces to guard all chiefs? My mother is 94 and I need two Soldiers to guard her in my village.

BY THE WAY WHO IS THE ARMY BOSS?
ELINAM 12 years ago

Who are these pastors free-riding on the back of Ghana?
How important are they to our national security and economy while enjoying tax free tithe collections.
Or is Ghana now a religious nation?

Who are these pastors free-riding on the back of Ghana?
How important are they to our national security and economy while enjoying tax free tithe collections.
Or is Ghana now a religious nation?
Nationalist 12 years ago

THIS PRO OFFICER IS SIMPLY UNEDUCATED. HE WAS THE ONE WHO MISERABLY TRIED TO JUSTIFY THE BEATING OF THE JOURNALISTS BY THE SOLDIERS. JUST LISTEN TO HIS RATIONALE THIS TIME. WHAT A SORRY SOLDIER OF A PRO. IDIOCY AT ITS BEST.

THIS PRO OFFICER IS SIMPLY UNEDUCATED. HE WAS THE ONE WHO MISERABLY TRIED TO JUSTIFY THE BEATING OF THE JOURNALISTS BY THE SOLDIERS. JUST LISTEN TO HIS RATIONALE THIS TIME. WHAT A SORRY SOLDIER OF A PRO. IDIOCY AT ITS BEST.

Sambossco 12 years ago

How can the whole col said that it is the work of soldiers to guard a filling station,now i'll then ask what is the work of civil police or cant the owner of the filling hire a private security to guard the filling station. T ...
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How can the whole col said that it is the work of soldiers to guard a filling station,now i'll then ask what is the work of civil police or cant the owner of the filling hire a private security to guard the filling station. This shows that those filling station belongs to some of the political leaders or a senior officer in the military. I'll urge the press to investigate the owners of such filling stations
malam salifu 12 years ago

I thought they had the Lord on their side so what are they afraid off. They tell you to believe Gods protection but they trust solders more.

I thought they had the Lord on their side so what are they afraid off. They tell you to believe Gods protection but they trust solders more.
THE TRUTH 12 years ago

ALL THIS NONESENSE IS JUST BECAUSE OF ONE MAN AKUFFO-ADDO WANTING TO BECOME A PRESIDENT AS IF ITS HIS BONAFIDE PROPERTY GHANA HAS NOW COME TO A STAND STILL JUST FOR ONE MANS GREED WHAT A SITUATION

ALL THIS NONESENSE IS JUST BECAUSE OF ONE MAN AKUFFO-ADDO WANTING TO BECOME A PRESIDENT AS IF ITS HIS BONAFIDE PROPERTY GHANA HAS NOW COME TO A STAND STILL JUST FOR ONE MANS GREED WHAT A SITUATION
Nationalist 12 years ago

I DON'T SEE HOW YOU CAN DRAW THE LINK BETWEEN THE ACTION OF THE SOLDIERS HERE AND AKUFFO ADDO? LETS BE REASONABLE AND SHOW THE WORLD THAT WE ARE INTELLIGENT WHEN MAKING CONTRIBUTIONS ON THE FORUM.
SUCH USELESS COMMENTS BETR ...
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I DON'T SEE HOW YOU CAN DRAW THE LINK BETWEEN THE ACTION OF THE SOLDIERS HERE AND AKUFFO ADDO? LETS BE REASONABLE AND SHOW THE WORLD THAT WE ARE INTELLIGENT WHEN MAKING CONTRIBUTIONS ON THE FORUM.
SUCH USELESS COMMENTS BETRAY OUR INTELLIGENT LEVEL. NEXT TIME THINK BEFORE YOU WRITE.
EDENSU 12 years ago

My brother, you have made my day. i think some contributors to this forum thinks it is only Ghanaians in Ghana who have access to this forum. Due to that tink-tanks always keep-off and don't contribute a single word.

My brother, you have made my day. i think some contributors to this forum thinks it is only Ghanaians in Ghana who have access to this forum. Due to that tink-tanks always keep-off and don't contribute a single word.
Alhaji Brutus Germany 12 years ago

Has it come to that Level,why are they not helping the Police to fight the armed Robbers who have invaded the Country under the lens of JDM .

Has it come to that Level,why are they not helping the Police to fight the armed Robbers who have invaded the Country under the lens of JDM .
Iroko 12 years ago

Hahahahahahaaaaaaa I thank the owner of this Ghanaweb because here i know Ghanaian mentality toward issue. Army are security officer so-therefor they can guard anywhere as far the owner meet the conditions and payment. You to ...
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Hahahahahahaaaaaaa I thank the owner of this Ghanaweb because here i know Ghanaian mentality toward issue. Army are security officer so-therefor they can guard anywhere as far the owner meet the conditions and payment. You too can also hire Army to guard you only if you change that your primitive thinking ..ok
princewilly@ymail.com 12 years ago

Lawson: ''I got fired from my job as a bank guard.''
Charles: ''That's awful. What happened?''
Lawson: ''Well a thief came in to rob a bank. I drew my gun. I told him that if he took one more step, I'd let him have it.''
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Lawson: ''I got fired from my job as a bank guard.''
Charles: ''That's awful. What happened?''
Lawson: ''Well a thief came in to rob a bank. I drew my gun. I told him that if he took one more step, I'd let him have it.''
Charles: ''What did thief do then?''
Lawson: ''He took one more step so I let him have it. I didn't want that stupid gun anyhow!''
Ananse 12 years ago

When is coming then is doing. Pastors are now having guard. Hmmmmm 3B3Y3 D3 PAAAAAA.

When is coming then is doing. Pastors are now having guard. Hmmmmm 3B3Y3 D3 PAAAAAA.
Ben 12 years ago

This is great in that it takes care of security for hardworking people to earn their living free of senseless armed robbery while utilizing idle security force.

This is great in that it takes care of security for hardworking people to earn their living free of senseless armed robbery while utilizing idle security force.

Ex- soldier 12 years ago

So Heritage, there you are.What is your stupid take on that? It is like you idiots have nothing to do in this country.Any stupid fool can be a journalist, as far as he can construct one or two sentences and publish it.What wa ...
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So Heritage, there you are.What is your stupid take on that? It is like you idiots have nothing to do in this country.Any stupid fool can be a journalist, as far as he can construct one or two sentences and publish it.What was your reasons for this rubbish in the first place? Has the Ministry of Defense authorities come to complain to you about shortage of manpower? This is just to make enemy for the Armed Forces Authorities? You are a bloody foolish idiot without equal.Every citizen has the right to be protected irrespective of who such a person is.Even if the one is a foreigner.Mother fucker aimless people.
OWUSU 12 years ago

AN ISRAELI COMPANY IS SERIOUSLY LOOKING FOR PEOPLE TO WORK IN THEIR FACTORY BASED IN SINGAPORE,ISRAEL AND THAILAND.THE COST IS JUST $3,000
WHICH INCLUDE TICKET. FEEDING AND ACCOMMODATION WOULD ALSO BE PROVIDED..SALARY STARTS ...
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AN ISRAELI COMPANY IS SERIOUSLY LOOKING FOR PEOPLE TO WORK IN THEIR FACTORY BASED IN SINGAPORE,ISRAEL AND THAILAND.THE COST IS JUST $3,000
WHICH INCLUDE TICKET. FEEDING AND ACCOMMODATION WOULD ALSO BE PROVIDED..SALARY STARTS AT $3,000 A MONTH. PLS ONLY PEOPLE WHO PASSES MEDICAL EXAMINATION WILL QUALIFY.OUR OFFICE IS AT SCC IN WEIJA ACCRA. CALL 0249318847 FOR FURTHER INFO.THANKS
Obaa Yaa 12 years ago

Thief. I've given your number to the BNI, CID, etc. Give them a job somewhere or they'll give you imprisonment

Thief. I've given your number to the BNI, CID, etc. Give them a job somewhere or they'll give you imprisonment
CONCERNED CITIZEN. 12 years ago

sorry guys, this weija man is a thief, don't he know that there is a recession every part of the world. where in the world will a factory pay 3,000.00 dollars to factory hand. think about it. This guy will run way with your ...
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sorry guys, this weija man is a thief, don't he know that there is a recession every part of the world. where in the world will a factory pay 3,000.00 dollars to factory hand. think about it. This guy will run way with your money paid him to recruit people. So singarporan or or what.
ASAASE 12 years ago

HA HA HAAAAA, WHAT A WORLD. SO CALLED PASTORS TAKING SHELTERS UNDER THE WINGS OF SATAN. WHO SHOULD PROTECT THE SECURITY GUARDS? DO THEY BELIEVE THE BIBLE THEY ARE PREACHING TO THIER CONGREGATIONS? WONDERS SHALL NEVER END. SO ...
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HA HA HAAAAA, WHAT A WORLD. SO CALLED PASTORS TAKING SHELTERS UNDER THE WINGS OF SATAN. WHO SHOULD PROTECT THE SECURITY GUARDS? DO THEY BELIEVE THE BIBLE THEY ARE PREACHING TO THIER CONGREGATIONS? WONDERS SHALL NEVER END. SO CALLED MEN OF GOD. JESUS DIDN`T OWN A HUIS. GOD IS WATCHING THEM.
CHOP CHOP 12 years ago

pastors fear their own shadows bcos of their deeds

pastors fear their own shadows bcos of their deeds
Addo 12 years ago

if men of God are seeking for protection then truly they not from God but politically prostitutes.

if men of God are seeking for protection then truly they not from God but politically prostitutes.
Barima Yaw 12 years ago

How

How
clarence 12 years ago

this is absolutely ridiculous that pastors want security, why oh why, they call themselves men of god and now they want security, are they not asking too much, this under utilising the military or police for such useless vent ...
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this is absolutely ridiculous that pastors want security, why oh why, they call themselves men of god and now they want security, are they not asking too much, this under utilising the military or police for such useless venture. how much money is the military making from this,
Sampa man 12 years ago

Guarding Pastors and so what? They are being paid every month and mostly doing nothing because their main job is to protect the boarders of the country and other duties.

Foolish reporter so you expect them to go on peace k ...
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Guarding Pastors and so what? They are being paid every month and mostly doing nothing because their main job is to protect the boarders of the country and other duties.

Foolish reporter so you expect them to go on peace keeping in someone else' country and get shot rather than keeping the peace in Ghana.

Just wait till people like you try to make Ghana ungovernable and you will see where power lies.
K. Broni 12 years ago

I cannot for my life understand why people on this forum are so apt to insult others instead of discussing. is it a amtter of illiteracy, disrecpect or pure bad and reckless upbringing. Whatever it is, it is a big shame that ...
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I cannot for my life understand why people on this forum are so apt to insult others instead of discussing. is it a amtter of illiteracy, disrecpect or pure bad and reckless upbringing. Whatever it is, it is a big shame that matured men and women on this forum cannot be civilized enough to share ideas or disagree in a respecful way. What you are doing is reducing this forum to a bunch of illiterates, uncivilized, reckless and good-for-nothing entities with nothing to offer and share but insults, illogical and pointless pronouncements.
Dawohoso 12 years ago

This newspaper report needs to be treated with the contempt it deserves. It is a complete lie to report that soldiers of this Unit provide security to pastors. I dare the reporter to name the pastor involved. This is a fabric ...
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This newspaper report needs to be treated with the contempt it deserves. It is a complete lie to report that soldiers of this Unit provide security to pastors. I dare the reporter to name the pastor involved. This is a fabrication of someone's imagination to tarnish the image of that great Unit.
There is only one filling station where the Unit as part of Operation Calm Life, provides night security. This is because the filling station was violently attacked by armed robbers about two years ago and it is right and proper that it is given protection.
Myohaung 12 years ago

I am a soldier in the Great Second Battalion. It is not true that we provide security to any pastor. Some disloyal soldiers want to spoil the name of the unit but God has seen them.
We have a new commander who is doing a lot ...
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I am a soldier in the Great Second Battalion. It is not true that we provide security to any pastor. Some disloyal soldiers want to spoil the name of the unit but God has seen them.
We have a new commander who is doing a lot of wonderful work for the unit. Our morale is very high.
As for the against soldiers, God will punish them one by one.
Rasta 12 years ago

I will not use this Daily Heritage to wipe my nyass sef. Useless newspaper, useless report. Why did he not take pains to consult the commander to find out if it is true? The GJA must sit up and sanction some of these mushroom ...
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I will not use this Daily Heritage to wipe my nyass sef. Useless newspaper, useless report. Why did he not take pains to consult the commander to find out if it is true? The GJA must sit up and sanction some of these mushrooming media outlets who lack objectivity and professionalism.

Oh, and if I may ask Ghanaweb, is this story worth publishing at all? What does it add to our social, economic or democratic progress? Better take it down. What a shame!
john ansah 12 years ago

is this an issue at all?

is this an issue at all?
kwesi 12 years ago

it must be stop.pastor are afraid of their life.how will the soldiers get time for their family.

it must be stop.pastor are afraid of their life.how will the soldiers get time for their family.
bob 12 years ago

Col Mbawine speak like a col,it is the police who provide security for individuals in the country not a soldier.in which country have you ever hear military guarding civilian.in Spanish they call police guardiacivil.

Col Mbawine speak like a col,it is the police who provide security for individuals in the country not a soldier.in which country have you ever hear military guarding civilian.in Spanish they call police guardiacivil.
Alhaji Pope 12 years ago

Time has pass, Are there watchmen in Ghana this days, and are there professional soldiers in Ghana? May be they have change job title under Frafra Atintande. being Col. of watchmen.

Time has pass, Are there watchmen in Ghana this days, and are there professional soldiers in Ghana? May be they have change job title under Frafra Atintande. being Col. of watchmen.
Kofi Asamoah USA. 12 years ago

There's nothing wrong about that.
It's all about protecting life and property.
Also comment on so called Directors and Executive officers who are not paying water and electric bills.

There's nothing wrong about that.
It's all about protecting life and property.
Also comment on so called Directors and Executive officers who are not paying water and electric bills.
Investigator 12 years ago

NPP is in trouble because they can burn the filling stations like the market in order to sabotage the government.

NPP is in trouble because they can burn the filling stations like the market in order to sabotage the government.

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