Never believe everything a politician tells you – Former MP

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• Kay 12 years ago

  Why should we be disappointed bcos our politicians are dishonest,they are just the reflection of the society.A corrupt society produces corrupt leaders.

  Why should we be disappointed bcos our politicians are dishonest,they are just the reflection of the society.A corrupt society produces corrupt leaders.

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• Nicholas J Bedzo 12 years ago

  You are late to know them.

  You are late to know them.

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• ZAMIA, LONDON N22 12 years ago

  THIS IS NO NEWS, WE NEED CREATIVE PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL IDEAS THAT CAN MOVE THE COUNTRY FORWARD. GHANA IS SINKING DUE TO LACK OF INFRASTRUCTURE AND INTEPRENEURAL SKILLS.

  THIS IS NO NEWS, WE NEED CREATIVE PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL IDEAS THAT CAN MOVE THE COUNTRY FORWARD. GHANA IS SINKING DUE TO LACK OF INFRASTRUCTURE AND INTEPRENEURAL SKILLS.

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• JAMREAH 12 years ago

  ALL POLITICIANS ARE HYPROCITES.THEY UNITE IN PARLIAMENT FOR THEIR SALARIES AND ALLOWANCES,AND COME OUT TO CLEAN THEIR WET MOUTHS AND TELL US TO HATE EACH OTHER.THEY ARE QUIET NOW IN PARLIAMENT IF THERE IS WAR NOW THEY WILL FL ...
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  ALL POLITICIANS ARE HYPROCITES.THEY UNITE IN PARLIAMENT FOR THEIR SALARIES AND ALLOWANCES,AND COME OUT TO CLEAN THEIR WET MOUTHS AND TELL US TO HATE EACH OTHER.THEY ARE QUIET NOW IN PARLIAMENT IF THERE IS WAR NOW THEY WILL FLY OUT WITH THEIR FAMILIES AND URGE ON THEIR ILLITERATE SUPPORTERS TO KILL EACH OTHER IN THE STREETS.NOBODY SHOULD COME OUT TO FIGHT ON THE JUDGEMENT DAY.ALL MUST STAY AT HOME BECAUSE THE POLITICIANS ARE ALL ENJOYING THEIR CHOP CHOP.

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• alfred 12 years ago

  how cld man like Mr.jumah be an MP??

  how cld man like Mr.jumah be an MP??

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• bb 12 years ago

  Kofi Jumah is the most useless politician in ghana

  Kofi Jumah is the most useless politician in ghana

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• Paul Amuna 12 years ago

  That Maxwell Jumah is not a credible politician is well known. However for him to seek to justify the falsehoods that they (politicians) propagate to the public as "part of techniques of the trade" is very revealing indeed.
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  That Maxwell Jumah is not a credible politician is well known. However for him to seek to justify the falsehoods that they (politicians) propagate to the public as "part of techniques of the trade" is very revealing indeed.
  
  Many people have always known that politicians (whether on the campaign trail or otherwise, including when they are in trouble) are often found being "economical with the truth". However, to seek to justify such lies and falsehoods as part and parcel of the "business" is unfortunate, and at the heart of our problems.

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• Sappey-Agboh, Atsiame - Avenorpeme 12 years ago

  You may have your reservations regarding the credibility of Kofi Juma, but on this occasion, he had shed some fundamental insight into that trade association called politicians. The lies , falsehoods and semantics are unfortu ...
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  You may have your reservations regarding the credibility of Kofi Juma, but on this occasion, he had shed some fundamental insight into that trade association called politicians. The lies , falsehoods and semantics are unfortunately part of the trade. I know it because I am one of them. Don't forget, most of them even though on opposing sides are still bosom friends. In public they display enmity but in private they commiserate, share meals and drinks and jokes. At least, the friendship of Kojo T (Captain Tsikata) and Nana Akuffou Addo is no secret. Some of HE President JDM's family members are close friends of ex-President Kuffour. I personally have close friends and family who are NPP and CPP and I can assume you do too. We are one big family with opposing views.

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• nana esi 12 years ago

  Kofi Jumah, today you've made a sensible comment. Please go ahead and preach these words to an ordinary ghanaian who is roaming on the street of Accra and Kumasi to focuss on important issues that will help the nation. Tell e ...
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  Kofi Jumah, today you've made a sensible comment. Please go ahead and preach these words to an ordinary ghanaian who is roaming on the street of Accra and Kumasi to focuss on important issues that will help the nation. Tell every Ghanaian especially NPP supporters that, politics is a game so they should work hard and make Ghana a better place instead of spewing garbage at all times. I rest my case.

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• Nana Yaw Effah 12 years ago

  Oh yes, you are dead right. Politicians can promise to build a bridge where there is no river to cross.

  Oh yes, you are dead right. Politicians can promise to build a bridge where there is no river to cross.

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• Kwame 12 years ago

  All human beings are political animals, thus politicians.

  All human beings are political animals, thus politicians.

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• Shamu 12 years ago

  Oh my God!! this animal is on web again. My question is that, is this a picture of Gorrila or Evil structure or satanic ? I am still wondering why Ghana web continue to show all this type of stories on web. To be frank, if Gh ...
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  Oh my God!! this animal is on web again. My question is that, is this a picture of Gorrila or Evil structure or satanic ? I am still wondering why Ghana web continue to show all this type of stories on web. To be frank, if Ghana web has nothing to publish to Ghanaians, they should rather seize to exist.

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• Nicholas Adjei 12 years ago

  As children we were taught to respect, not to use abusive words but unfortunately our politicians from mr Rawlings down to the general Secretaries what comes from their mouth is INSULTS.How on earth can our children learn fro ...
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  As children we were taught to respect, not to use abusive words but unfortunately our politicians from mr Rawlings down to the general Secretaries what comes from their mouth is INSULTS.How on earth can our children learn from such people.a lot of our big people have no morals, they talk about Dr Kwame Nkrumah,Of Busia etc but what have these people done nothing only self interest and greed.We hear about Judgement Debt,we Read about an Aircraft with Gold in Turkey,we read about GYEEDA .why should people in high positions,milk mother Ghana.Good that we will all die.

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• Ghanabiya 12 years ago

  Do Ghanaians really need this man to tell us the obvious - that is a politician is never to be trusted.
  
  This assertion goes to confirm the perception of Ghanaians that Ghanaian politicians are thieves. A thief tells lies, ...
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  Do Ghanaians really need this man to tell us the obvious - that is a politician is never to be trusted.
  
  This assertion goes to confirm the perception of Ghanaians that Ghanaian politicians are thieves. A thief tells lies, they use force to get what they want, even they kill to get it.
  
  Which of these descriptions does not fit a Ghanaian politician?

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• USA 12 years ago

  Profuse thanks to the Almighty God Allah and the Supreme Court Judges, the once unprofessional politician is now talking sense and preaching the truth.

  Profuse thanks to the Almighty God Allah and the Supreme Court Judges, the once unprofessional politician is now talking sense and preaching the truth.

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• Ohene Kwabena 12 years ago

  Ato mo ne nkwasia keka

  Ato mo ne nkwasia keka

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• tony germany 12 years ago

  politicians all over the world are not to be trusted with thier promises basta.

  politicians all over the world are not to be trusted with thier promises basta.

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• wofa kokoor 12 years ago

  he misse it. it should be, "Never believe ANYTHING a poitician tells you".

  he misse it. it should be, "Never believe ANYTHING a poitician tells you".

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• KingJah 12 years ago

  Lol....you took the words right out of my head..Good call...

  Lol....you took the words right out of my head..Good call...

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• kd 12 years ago

  Never put ur trust in politicians my fellow ghanaians. When they mount on political platforms, they are bitter enemies, but on issues like what we all experienced last wednesday at the supreme court they are like tied broom. ...
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  Never put ur trust in politicians my fellow ghanaians. When they mount on political platforms, they are bitter enemies, but on issues like what we all experienced last wednesday at the supreme court they are like tied broom. Hope u all observed how Tsikata behaved like the 'Hannah'mentioned in the bible by praying 4 sir John before the sentenced was passed.

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• kojo 12 years ago

  pls just say that most Ghanaian politicians are liars including yourself.

  pls just say that most Ghanaian politicians are liars including yourself.

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• Ka Na Wu 12 years ago

  Most politicians are friends although they may belong to opposing parties. Many of them were classmates. Apart from Aboa Kobby all politics are outward show.

  Most politicians are friends although they may belong to opposing parties. Many of them were classmates. Apart from Aboa Kobby all politics are outward show.

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• Twum Barimah 12 years ago

  KOFI you are right. Tsikata was murmuring something for his colleague lawyer. Politicians are damn hypocrites

  KOFI you are right. Tsikata was murmuring something for his colleague lawyer. Politicians are damn hypocrites

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• Kweifio Allotey 12 years ago

  All that we know is that most of the MPs, politicians, pastors, leaders in our communities and work places in Ghana are liars, thieves, lawless, indiscipline, lack integrity, not trustworthy, use religion as a screen to cover ...
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  All that we know is that most of the MPs, politicians, pastors, leaders in our communities and work places in Ghana are liars, thieves, lawless, indiscipline, lack integrity, not trustworthy, use religion as a screen to cover their immoral and dishonest practices and selfish charlatans!!. Most politicians would cry to the public and lie about the state of the nation yet they would secretly formulate the ex-gratia, increase salary and allowances including, housing domestic and entertainment and car allowances and travels for themselves.

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• Ishaq 12 years ago

  Did this brother check his words before speaking? He is telling us that we should not trust them because they say what they don't mean. We don't need such people in our country. If a person is to convey information to people ...
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  Did this brother check his words before speaking? He is telling us that we should not trust them because they say what they don't mean. We don't need such people in our country. If a person is to convey information to people he must be truthful. You have taking us for a ride. This is why we are not advancing. Those of you who have the right information don't present the true picture of the situation. We are in serious trouble. The young men should take over from these people who lie for their living. Ghana deserves better than this.

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• Justman 12 years ago

  ADVISEYOUR FELLOW AND PROSPECTIVE POLITICIANS TO CHANGE FOR BETTER.

  ADVISEYOUR FELLOW AND PROSPECTIVE POLITICIANS TO CHANGE FOR BETTER.

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• Koolman-Alberta. 12 years ago

  "There is so much exageration in our profession to the extent that during elections, electorates are made to believe that after voting for a particular candidate,the nation would be transformed into Heaven" says Jumah! I am a ...
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  "There is so much exageration in our profession to the extent that during elections, electorates are made to believe that after voting for a particular candidate,the nation would be transformed into Heaven" says Jumah! I am a constituent of Garu in the Upper East my MP being Dominic Azimbe Azumah. Hon Juma's words just tells one who Dmonic Azumah is as our MP for the past years. Durin Parliamentary Primaries that we see him with all the gold, minerals and vitamins that he can produce mainly for the NDC hand picked delegates mainly consisting of he the MP's relatives, friends and the elderly. His contestants made up of professionals especially learned teachers, accountants and research psychologist. With the delegates who have been bribed and bribed over the years, these learned contestants stand no chance at all. As Justice Atuguba pointed out on the 14th,a 'political galamsey' is reborn and the electorate concerned continue chewing the curd!Poverty within Garu Constituency has churned the citizen into a zobie and the ability to make a reasonable informed political selection is alien in Garu constituency.

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• sam(usa) 12 years ago

  Ghanaians should be careful of this npp ndc thing before they burn down Ghana.its time for Ghanaians to turn away from these two parties and seek a third party that can unite the country.npp ndc have failed ghana and now turn ...
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  Ghanaians should be careful of this npp ndc thing before they burn down Ghana.its time for Ghanaians to turn away from these two parties and seek a third party that can unite the country.npp ndc have failed ghana and now turning the citizens against each other.Ghanaians should wake up before its too late.

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