UK never had any plans to impose a 3.000 pound levy an West-Africans (which was another bogus article).
UK never had any plans to impose a 3.000 pound levy an West-Africans (which was another bogus article).
AYI 10 years ago
AFRICA/ALL PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT USE ALL/EVERY MEANS, /AT ALL COST/BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY RADICAL MEANS TO UNITE. AFRICA/ALL PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT BE SELF-SUFFICIENT, USE YOUR RESOURCES TO FUND YOUR RADICAL MEANS OF U ... read full comment
AFRICA/ALL PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT USE ALL/EVERY MEANS, /AT ALL COST/BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY RADICAL MEANS TO UNITE. AFRICA/ALL PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT BE SELF-SUFFICIENT, USE YOUR RESOURCES TO FUND YOUR RADICAL MEANS OF UNITY.
PREZ KWAME NKRUMAH MADE A SPEECH DURING GHANA INDEPENDENCE DAY THAT “FROM NOW ON WE MUST CHANGE OUR ATTITUDE AND MINDS”. THAT IS, WE SHOULD NOT ALLOW OURSELVES TO BE RULED/GOVERN/DOMINATE BY ALIENS/FOREIGNERS.
GHANA DEVELOPMENT PATHS IS, GHANA MUST REPENT QUICKLY AND EMBRACE DR. KWAME NKRUMAH AND HIS VISIONS ABOUT GHANA/ AFRICA/ALL PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT, TO HELP GHANA AND AFRICA/ALL PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT DEVELOP/MOVE TO THE TOP.
AFRICA/ALL PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT DEVELOPMENT PATHS IS, AFRICA/ALL PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT MUST QUICKLY EMBRACE HON MARCUS GARVEY, DR. KWAME NKRUMAH, MALCOM X AND THEIR VISIONS FOR AFRICA/ALL PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT, WITHOUT DELAY TO HELP AFRICA/ALL PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT DEVELOP/ MOVE TO THE TOP. IT IS TOO FRAGILE/DANGEROUS FOR AFRICA/ALL PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT TO WASTE TIME IN EMBRACING HON MARCUS GARVEY, DR. KWAME NKRUMAH, MALCOM X AND THEIR VISIONS FOR AFRICA/ALL PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT. EVERY AFRICAN/STUDENT/ALL PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT FROM THE LOWEST GRADE/KINGDERGARDEN TO THE MOST HIGHEST EDUCATION/UNIVERSITY/PAU AND EVERY PROFESSOR MUST/COMPULSORY STUDY HON MARCUS GARVEY’S, DR. KWAME NKRUMAH’S, MALCOM X’S TEACHINGS/IDEAS/VISIONS ABOUT AFRICA. GOD BLESSES AFRICA AMEN.
EBBY 10 years ago
This is the beginning of the end of ECOWAS. You can't mount massive barriers along the borders of the coutries and expect free movement of the people. The love for money has clouded the judgment of these leaders and now the l ... read full comment
This is the beginning of the end of ECOWAS. You can't mount massive barriers along the borders of the coutries and expect free movement of the people. The love for money has clouded the judgment of these leaders and now the lofty vision of ecowas is in peril. Most people that cross these borders are peasants who have relatives on the other side of the borders. They are not rich merchants doing business. This is another attempt to stifle their movements all in the name of money. Free trade and movement of the people will generate money for the region, not this highway robbery by the individual states.
Concerned 10 years ago
Every point made by Ebby is obvious so what is wrong with our leaders. If it's going to apply to non ecowas members, it may make some sense. Is this a case of lack of intelligence or something more sinister.In terms of stoppi ... read full comment
Every point made by Ebby is obvious so what is wrong with our leaders. If it's going to apply to non ecowas members, it may make some sense. Is this a case of lack of intelligence or something more sinister.In terms of stopping the likes of bokom haram,they and serious criminals are the ones who can afford to pay so what point are these stupid leaders making. How will it facilitate trade? This is clearly an own goal for ECOWAS
ELINAM 10 years ago
Greed and lack of innovation has a new name.
Uganda,Kenya and Rwanda just signed a pact to have one visa regime for tourists who will pay $100 if they're going to visit all three nations and have the moneys shared amongst th ... read full comment
Greed and lack of innovation has a new name.
Uganda,Kenya and Rwanda just signed a pact to have one visa regime for tourists who will pay $100 if they're going to visit all three nations and have the moneys shared amongst them, and it's all worked out.
On the other hand, west African leaders have no clue what to do. 50 british pound is way more than $100 and the way things are going, it seems each border post is going to go for their share and makes it a jungle for extortionists.
How sad.
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL! 10 years ago
AFRICA/GH'S ECONOMIC GROWTH
how Africa’s economic growth could be sustained for the continual benefit of its most vulnerable people?
I THINK IT WILL BE BEST TO LOOK AT THE EUROPEAN MODEL, ASIAN MODEL.
THE NEED TO PROVID ... read full comment
AFRICA/GH'S ECONOMIC GROWTH
how Africa’s economic growth could be sustained for the continual benefit of its most vulnerable people?
I THINK IT WILL BE BEST TO LOOK AT THE EUROPEAN MODEL, ASIAN MODEL.
THE NEED TO PROVIDE GREATER MOBILITY TO WEST AFRICAN CITIZENS BETWEEN NEIGHBORING COUNTRIES WILL BE PARAMOUNT.
HOWEVER, THESE NATIONS MUST MAINTAIN THEIR RESPECTIVE CURRENCIES. THE EURO MODEL SHOWED US THE VARIOUS PITFALLS THAT COME WITH THIS.
WAT DO YOU DO WITH NEIGHBOURING NATIONS WHO DONT PULL THEIR WEIGHT? SURE, YOU CAN PROVIDE THE NECESSARY BAILOUTS AND HELP, BUT YOU CANT FORCE A HORSE TO DRINK.
He cited employment for the rapidly growing young population: THE NATION MUST PUT MONEY INTO YOUTH EMPLOYMENT STRATEGIES. OTHER NATIONS HAVE DONE IT, AND CONTINUE TO.
affordable health care: NHIS IS A GOOD START, BUT IS IT WORKING? HOW STRONG AND CREDIBLE IS IT? DO THE NATIVES HAVE ACCESS TO HOSIPITALS, CLINICS AND TREATMENT CTRS? BUILD MORE HOSPITALS.
Worried about preserving Switzerland’s economic health — and fending off challenges from the far right — the government invoked a “safeguard” clause in its European agreements that allows it to restrict immigration from E.U. states. For the next year, it will issue five-year work permits to 53,700 citizens of 17 western E.U. countries and 2,180 permits for citizens of the 10 East European countries that joined the bloc after the collapse of the Soviet Union.
Some Swiss argue that the steps were needed to relieve the pressure of new migrants, who have swelled Switzerland’s population to more than eight million in a country comprised of cantons
balanced among its German, French and Italian speakers.
GHANA'S early hopes were dashed by exclusionary politics, poor economic management and corruption, which created and perpetuated political instability.
ARE WE GOING TO LEARN FROM OUR MISTAKES AND FIX THEM OR ARE WE GOING TO BLINDLY LOOK AWAY N CONTINUE TO WALLOW IN MEDIOCRITY?
Maxwell Kofi Jumah who claims to have "concrete evidence" to support his allegation says, President Mahama is the architect behind the huge monies given to RLG and Zoomlion, both service providers to the Ghana Youth Employment and Entrepreneurial Agency (GYEEDA).
FOLKS, HOW CAN Salaries Of Ghanaian MPs BE THE 3rd Highest In The World? HIPC, 3RD WORLD NATION GHANA?...NO WAY!
REDUCE THE SALARIES OF THESE USELESS , OVERINFLATED EGOS N USE THE CASH TO DEVELOP OUR RAILWAYS, HIGHWAYS, MARKETS, STADIUMS, POLICE FORCE, SECURITY AGENCIES.
OH GH. TOO MUCH STRIFE, HUNGER. PPL ARE DISILLUSIONED. THEY DONT EVEN USE THEIR THINKING CAPS ANYMORE. THEY ACT AND BEHAVE LIKE ZOMBIES. ALL BECAUSE OF
CORRUPTION N GREED FROM OUR SO CALLED POT BELLIED LEADERS.
Most of the over $541 million revenue received from oil in 2012 was drained by Government due to poor planning and spending decisions rendering most of the projects incomplete.
Compared to its African neighbors like Malawi, Tanzania and the DRC, Ghana’s cost overruns are at least 18 percent higher.
Gilbert 10 years ago
This is wanton destruction and robbery. our policy planners are like vultures if they emback on such a policy.
If anything it should be simbolic like $5,00 (five us dollars)and not more!
This is wanton destruction and robbery. our policy planners are like vultures if they emback on such a policy.
If anything it should be simbolic like $5,00 (five us dollars)and not more!
Sakura 10 years ago
I am proud member of the minority. This ECOWAS thing is not feasible. Look at the carnage in Europe - to salvage their plummeting economies they try to shove rules down our throats. We need to put our house in order first. We ... read full comment
I am proud member of the minority. This ECOWAS thing is not feasible. Look at the carnage in Europe - to salvage their plummeting economies they try to shove rules down our throats. We need to put our house in order first. We should get out of this nonsense.
sekondi boy 10 years ago
another open door of bribery
another open door of bribery
L. A. Michael 10 years ago
This is the most inhuman, barbaric and sinful policy ever to be implemented by any country or continent or region its its people. Do they know what it means to afford 50 Pounds? For many petty traders who cross our borders to ... read full comment
This is the most inhuman, barbaric and sinful policy ever to be implemented by any country or continent or region its its people. Do they know what it means to afford 50 Pounds? For many petty traders who cross our borders to do trading to earn a living, 50 Pounds is four times their working capital. Yet, we expect them to pay that just for politicians to squander on selfish gains. By the way, how much are the visa fees to travel to Europe, USA and Asia? Already the ECOWAS free movement of people and goods is a not working to facilitate trade because of corruption, and now we are introducing this deadly levy? this madness must stop immediately!
Those border officials who claim to be patiently waiting to implement the policy are only waiting for an excuse to extort money from the travelling public. Sorry to say " Africa is really cursed"!
Kobby 10 years ago
Sorry for our policy makers. The people they claim to target are the people who can afford such a high levy- prostitutes, smugglers, illegal miners, drug traffickers etc. . The ordinary man will bear the blunt in the end. Pl ... read full comment
Sorry for our policy makers. The people they claim to target are the people who can afford such a high levy- prostitutes, smugglers, illegal miners, drug traffickers etc. . The ordinary man will bear the blunt in the end. Pls cut it off!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
KPENYIGBA KWESI 10 years ago
ECOWAS Member States should not give any serious consideration to this issue.It is not practicable for the poor masses to pay such a levy. Where will they get that amount from ? No where in the World that Citizen are charged ... read full comment
ECOWAS Member States should not give any serious consideration to this issue.It is not practicable for the poor masses to pay such a levy. Where will they get that amount from ? No where in the World that Citizen are charged Levy for crossing their borders. Let s talk about development issues.
Foreigner 10 years ago
This is short-sighted and a tax grab. ECWOS should be encouraging cross-border traffic not deterring it. You think a 50 pound levy will stop human trafficking, drugs, etc? These people can afford it !! The regular person ... read full comment
This is short-sighted and a tax grab. ECWOS should be encouraging cross-border traffic not deterring it. You think a 50 pound levy will stop human trafficking, drugs, etc? These people can afford it !! The regular person can't.
Countries flourish when there is cross-border trade. Successful businesses grow, consumers receive better/less expensive products, everyone benefits. This makes no sense at all !
OMANBA 10 years ago
This is absolute madness.50 pounds in local currency before crossing a border in the Ecowas sub-region?Ecowas members are going to be prisoners in their own countries.It is the very poor who cross the borders who are going t ... read full comment
This is absolute madness.50 pounds in local currency before crossing a border in the Ecowas sub-region?Ecowas members are going to be prisoners in their own countries.It is the very poor who cross the borders who are going to be hit hard.
'Wale 10 years ago
This is definitely a levy designed for the poor since the average and rich West African can afford to travel by air and will not be subjected to paying this so called levy. The cost of a return ticket from Lagos to Accra is ... read full comment
This is definitely a levy designed for the poor since the average and rich West African can afford to travel by air and will not be subjected to paying this so called levy. The cost of a return ticket from Lagos to Accra is about US$ 300.00 which is less than 150 Sterling Pound if each of the border crossing will charge 50 Sterling. This is insane
KPENYIGBA KWESI 10 years ago
I do not think that a well respected Regional Institution,like ECOWAS, will dare recommend to their Head of States to introduce Border Crossing Levy for their own Citizens. There is no logic in this. One should accept that Pr ... read full comment
I do not think that a well respected Regional Institution,like ECOWAS, will dare recommend to their Head of States to introduce Border Crossing Levy for their own Citizens. There is no logic in this. One should accept that Presidents of West Africa have more important issues,presently, on their Agenda.
JH New York 10 years ago
That means ECOWAS efforts and copy of the European Unions single currency should be suspended until such time that the ecowas parliament has legislative powers.
Again,maybe with exception of Nigeria(?) the economy of all m ... read full comment
That means ECOWAS efforts and copy of the European Unions single currency should be suspended until such time that the ecowas parliament has legislative powers.
Again,maybe with exception of Nigeria(?) the economy of all member States including niosy Ghana are the weakest of the weak economies in Africa.
To be continued.
JOHN 10 years ago
ECOWAS is now defined as Extremely Corrupt West African States. This levy will pave way for a serious legalization of corruption. The effect on our economies will be disastrous. Where are the ECOWAS protocols on free movem ... read full comment
ECOWAS is now defined as Extremely Corrupt West African States. This levy will pave way for a serious legalization of corruption. The effect on our economies will be disastrous. Where are the ECOWAS protocols on free movement of people, goods and services?
KPENYIGBA KWESI 10 years ago
You are quite write. Ecowas has no legislative powers to impose levy on its citizen. The whole issue must be ruled out.It is hard to believe that ECOWAS has financial problems. If they do, they should consider improving their ... read full comment
You are quite write. Ecowas has no legislative powers to impose levy on its citizen. The whole issue must be ruled out.It is hard to believe that ECOWAS has financial problems. If they do, they should consider improving their roads and in so doing they can think of charging vehicles road taxes.
GHANA IN TROUBLE 10 years ago
these are all nonsense. what is this robbery for. african leaders are damn hopeless. all they do is to creat hardships for their people. one day the people will rise against these senseless leaders. just tell them to FUCK OF ... read full comment
these are all nonsense. what is this robbery for. african leaders are damn hopeless. all they do is to creat hardships for their people. one day the people will rise against these senseless leaders. just tell them to FUCK OFF.
Jay 10 years ago
How many Ecowas citizens earn £50 even in a month?
How many Ecowas citizens earn £50 even in a month?
Jim 10 years ago
No more free movement of citizens across their own borders.
No more free movement of citizens across their own borders.
AFLAO MAN 10 years ago
This is total nonsense as the western countries have delicate and critical economy issues, God blessings on Africa is not valued by the cow boys decision takers. We are not going to pay a penny.
This is total nonsense as the western countries have delicate and critical economy issues, God blessings on Africa is not valued by the cow boys decision takers. We are not going to pay a penny.
Benin and Ghana do not share border
UK never had any plans to impose a 3.000 pound levy an West-Africans (which was another bogus article).
AFRICA/ALL PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT USE ALL/EVERY MEANS, /AT ALL COST/BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY RADICAL MEANS TO UNITE. AFRICA/ALL PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT BE SELF-SUFFICIENT, USE YOUR RESOURCES TO FUND YOUR RADICAL MEANS OF U ...
read full comment
This is the beginning of the end of ECOWAS. You can't mount massive barriers along the borders of the coutries and expect free movement of the people. The love for money has clouded the judgment of these leaders and now the l ...
read full comment
Every point made by Ebby is obvious so what is wrong with our leaders. If it's going to apply to non ecowas members, it may make some sense. Is this a case of lack of intelligence or something more sinister.In terms of stoppi ...
read full comment
Greed and lack of innovation has a new name.
Uganda,Kenya and Rwanda just signed a pact to have one visa regime for tourists who will pay $100 if they're going to visit all three nations and have the moneys shared amongst th ...
read full comment
AFRICA/GH'S ECONOMIC GROWTH
how Africa’s economic growth could be sustained for the continual benefit of its most vulnerable people?
I THINK IT WILL BE BEST TO LOOK AT THE EUROPEAN MODEL, ASIAN MODEL.
THE NEED TO PROVID ...
read full comment
This is wanton destruction and robbery. our policy planners are like vultures if they emback on such a policy.
If anything it should be simbolic like $5,00 (five us dollars)and not more!
I am proud member of the minority. This ECOWAS thing is not feasible. Look at the carnage in Europe - to salvage their plummeting economies they try to shove rules down our throats. We need to put our house in order first. We ...
read full comment
another open door of bribery
This is the most inhuman, barbaric and sinful policy ever to be implemented by any country or continent or region its its people. Do they know what it means to afford 50 Pounds? For many petty traders who cross our borders to ...
read full comment
Sorry for our policy makers. The people they claim to target are the people who can afford such a high levy- prostitutes, smugglers, illegal miners, drug traffickers etc. . The ordinary man will bear the blunt in the end. Pl ...
read full comment
ECOWAS Member States should not give any serious consideration to this issue.It is not practicable for the poor masses to pay such a levy. Where will they get that amount from ? No where in the World that Citizen are charged ...
read full comment
This is short-sighted and a tax grab. ECWOS should be encouraging cross-border traffic not deterring it. You think a 50 pound levy will stop human trafficking, drugs, etc? These people can afford it !! The regular person ...
read full comment
This is absolute madness.50 pounds in local currency before crossing a border in the Ecowas sub-region?Ecowas members are going to be prisoners in their own countries.It is the very poor who cross the borders who are going t ...
read full comment
This is definitely a levy designed for the poor since the average and rich West African can afford to travel by air and will not be subjected to paying this so called levy. The cost of a return ticket from Lagos to Accra is ...
read full comment
I do not think that a well respected Regional Institution,like ECOWAS, will dare recommend to their Head of States to introduce Border Crossing Levy for their own Citizens. There is no logic in this. One should accept that Pr ...
read full comment
That means ECOWAS efforts and copy of the European Unions single currency should be suspended until such time that the ecowas parliament has legislative powers.
Again,maybe with exception of Nigeria(?) the economy of all m ...
read full comment
ECOWAS is now defined as Extremely Corrupt West African States. This levy will pave way for a serious legalization of corruption. The effect on our economies will be disastrous. Where are the ECOWAS protocols on free movem ...
read full comment
You are quite write. Ecowas has no legislative powers to impose levy on its citizen. The whole issue must be ruled out.It is hard to believe that ECOWAS has financial problems. If they do, they should consider improving their ...
read full comment
these are all nonsense. what is this robbery for. african leaders are damn hopeless. all they do is to creat hardships for their people. one day the people will rise against these senseless leaders. just tell them to FUCK OF ...
read full comment
How many Ecowas citizens earn £50 even in a month?
No more free movement of citizens across their own borders.
This is total nonsense as the western countries have delicate and critical economy issues, God blessings on Africa is not valued by the cow boys decision takers. We are not going to pay a penny.