Ghana Armed Forces deny reports on Chinese tanks

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• ATSU, HO 12 years ago

  THE EXPLANATION IS COMPREHENSIVE. WE WISH THE MILITARY WELL IN THEIR NOBLE MISSION

  THE EXPLANATION IS COMPREHENSIVE. WE WISH THE MILITARY WELL IN THEIR NOBLE MISSION

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• kabokabo 12 years ago

  Is Ghana preparing for self defense or an offensive? GAF need bulldozers and caterpillars to help construct our roads than China made APCs. APCs for what?

  Is Ghana preparing for self defense or an offensive? GAF need bulldozers and caterpillars to help construct our roads than China made APCs. APCs for what?

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• WHO ARE CHINESE+++ 12 years ago

  Those little creatures with little eyes will not stand the wrath of us. With tanks? can any tank o through asante forest, stupid mamals.

  Those little creatures with little eyes will not stand the wrath of us. With tanks? can any tank o through asante forest, stupid mamals.

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• Kofi,Legon 12 years ago

  Thanks for referring to your place as a jungle!...hahaha!!

  Thanks for referring to your place as a jungle!...hahaha!!

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• insight to the bone 12 years ago

  If it is the will of God that pepeni rigs elections, poison Akan waters , steal our gold and embezzle govt funds , select incompetent and amateur ministers , marginalize the will of the majority through trickery and deceit ,s ...
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  If it is the will of God that pepeni rigs elections, poison Akan waters , steal our gold and embezzle govt funds , select incompetent and amateur ministers , marginalize the will of the majority through trickery and deceit ,sabotage in favor of chinese and indians all development projects and jobs , deny potable water and electricity to the common man ,give us bugga bugga judges who are blind to what is right and turns us all into refugees in our own country, it will be his will when we finally drag him in the streets and cut off his head , in fact these pepefuo are so retarded in their thinking i wonder what they were doing all these years. once upon a time we made to believe all Ghanians are equal and at least the state would protect the rights of the individual but today we see only alajihs are good enough to be ministers and if you are Akan sooner or later you will be persecuted. the pepeni is a traitor and will answer for high treason since he orchestrated the murder of mills so he could take his place . justice we shall soon have and if it takes a war to achieve that we are ready , long live the republic of Akan

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• Dawuni 12 years ago

  ...But Gorillas are even better!!!!

  ...But Gorillas are even better!!!!

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• OLD SOLDIER 12 years ago

  Author:Jato Julor (J.J.) Rawlings...
  Hahaaaaa, Afari Djan on the ropes !
  
  Dr. Afari Djan, the self-acclaimed god of elections, currently finds himself between a rock and a hard place.
  
  The noose around his neck is gettin ...
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  Author:Jato Julor (J.J.) Rawlings...
  Hahaaaaa, Afari Djan on the ropes !
  
  Dr. Afari Djan, the self-acclaimed god of elections, currently finds himself between a rock and a hard place.
  
  The noose around his neck is getting tighter and tighter with ever lie that spews out of the mouth of the Tilapia fish-farmer.
  
  The chief returning officer of elections in Ghana is today claiming never to have heard what 'pdf'(portable document format)means.
  
  Lucky for Afari Djan, the NPP will teach him what pdf is all about today for free.
  
  We shall make every NDC foolsoldier see the gargantuan stealing prowess of Afari Djan.

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• KUKRUDU 12 years ago

  WHAT MAKES YOU THINK THE CHINESE ARE HERE TO ATTACK THE ASHANTIS????
  YOU LOT HAVE A PROBLEM - YOU ARE VERY DIVISIVE, TRIBALISTIC & LACK SELF CONFIDENCE.
  CHINESE ARE IN GHANA SO ASHANTIMAN THINKS THEY ARE AN ANTI-ASHANTI FOR ...
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  WHAT MAKES YOU THINK THE CHINESE ARE HERE TO ATTACK THE ASHANTIS????
  YOU LOT HAVE A PROBLEM - YOU ARE VERY DIVISIVE, TRIBALISTIC & LACK SELF CONFIDENCE.
  CHINESE ARE IN GHANA SO ASHANTIMAN THINKS THEY ARE AN ANTI-ASHANTI FORCE!!!!!!!!!!!

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• why? 12 years ago

  ghana is a fuckin country on earth. why wastig money on chinese paper toys? why not buy from japan or US or UK but China? use any chinese made toys in war and see how they will kill you guys.

  ghana is a fuckin country on earth. why wastig money on chinese paper toys? why not buy from japan or US or UK but China? use any chinese made toys in war and see how they will kill you guys.

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• DAN 12 years ago

  just like bus when tank break you will find no parts..And they will break, china make money buy selling you the item more than 1 time

  just like bus when tank break you will find no parts..And they will break, china make money buy selling you the item more than 1 time

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• WO NANA 12 years ago

  GHANA BECOMING DARFUR.WHY CHINESE SOLDIERS?HEY ATINTAN WHAT DO YOU MEAN THEY ARE NOT SOLDIERS?CAN CIVILIANS DRIVE TANKERS? LETS FACE THEM WITH CATERPULTS.THE SUPREME COURT CANT BE TRUSTED AS DEMONSTRATED BY THE ATINDADE AND H ...
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  GHANA BECOMING DARFUR.WHY CHINESE SOLDIERS?HEY ATINTAN WHAT DO YOU MEAN THEY ARE NOT SOLDIERS?CAN CIVILIANS DRIVE TANKERS? LETS FACE THEM WITH CATERPULTS.THE SUPREME COURT CANT BE TRUSTED AS DEMONSTRATED BY THE ATINDADE AND HIS MEN.

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• Yoofi 12 years ago

  Yet again another APCs. Prior to that we have navy boats, attack-helicopters, Embraer Planes, Hangars, Chinese Attach Crafts. Whom are we preparing to fight.
  
  In the midst of all this we only had GHC7m dedicated to educatio ...
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  Yet again another APCs. Prior to that we have navy boats, attack-helicopters, Embraer Planes, Hangars, Chinese Attach Crafts. Whom are we preparing to fight.
  
  In the midst of all this we only had GHC7m dedicated to education infrastructure in the last 4 years.
  
  And we expect to develop our human resources. Not on this watch!

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• Pero 12 years ago

  Why is NPP rented paper led by ex-convict Ken Kuranchi apprehensive of? Why fear the GAF if you don't have bad intentions? The GAF would crush the trouble makers if they dare create chaos.

  Why is NPP rented paper led by ex-convict Ken Kuranchi apprehensive of? Why fear the GAF if you don't have bad intentions? The GAF would crush the trouble makers if they dare create chaos.

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• KUDZ 12 years ago

  It's looking like democracy may not be a good thing for Africans especially Ghanaian, NPP is dangerous to the peace Ghana enjoying today, if you're working for a news paper or any media outlet you have a responsibility to inf ...
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  It's looking like democracy may not be a good thing for Africans especially Ghanaian, NPP is dangerous to the peace Ghana enjoying today, if you're working for a news paper or any media outlet you have a responsibility to inform the public with the truth....

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• DAN 12 years ago

  only niggers like you vote ndc(nigger dicksucking company) How many times has the vice president fucked you in the anus!

  only niggers like you vote ndc(nigger dicksucking company) How many times has the vice president fucked you in the anus!

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• USMAN 12 years ago

  Rag-tag Ghana army supervised by our useless university graduates.

  Rag-tag Ghana army supervised by our useless university graduates.

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• GHANANI 12 years ago

  You are a moron to describe the Ghana army as rag-tag.I am proud of the efficient way our army has excelled in international assignments all over the world.Our army is efficient and highly disciplined.

  You are a moron to describe the Ghana army as rag-tag.I am proud of the efficient way our army has excelled in international assignments all over the world.Our army is efficient and highly disciplined.

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• GHANANI 12 years ago

  Ignorance is not only a disease but very dangerous to a society like Ghana which puts premium on rumours.What has the presence of Chinese tanks got to do with the Supreme Court judgement?I hope it is not NPP fans who are fann ...
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  Ignorance is not only a disease but very dangerous to a society like Ghana which puts premium on rumours.What has the presence of Chinese tanks got to do with the Supreme Court judgement?I hope it is not NPP fans who are fanning this distasteful rumour to create panick and fear among ghanaians.

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• Koforidua Flowers (fr) 12 years ago

  GAF may be correct in cetain aspect.BUT lets ask ourselves if its the right time to parade this service foreigners in the country and call them manufactures aid.Col Atindande should have adviced GAF to be a little bit reasona ...
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  GAF may be correct in cetain aspect.BUT lets ask ourselves if its the right time to parade this service foreigners in the country and call them manufactures aid.Col Atindande should have adviced GAF to be a little bit reasonable and considerate.

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• Me 12 years ago

  Credible reports say there are one too many Chinese personnel in town with ref to this so called technology transfer. How many do we need for this excercise? That is what the concerns are all about. We hope your response is s ...
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  Credible reports say there are one too many Chinese personnel in town with ref to this so called technology transfer. How many do we need for this excercise? That is what the concerns are all about. We hope your response is sincere.

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• Banza Yaro 12 years ago

  May be the GAF can't fight so they're bringing in the Chinese to teach them how to beat up on their citizens like they did in China during their revolution.

  May be the GAF can't fight so they're bringing in the Chinese to teach them how to beat up on their citizens like they did in China during their revolution.

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• USMAN 12 years ago

  The only time the Ghana army was tested was when they descended heavily on unarmed civilians in 1979 all in the name of a stupid revolution. Apart from this do you have anything else to say, Mr Wiseman?

  The only time the Ghana army was tested was when they descended heavily on unarmed civilians in 1979 all in the name of a stupid revolution. Apart from this do you have anything else to say, Mr Wiseman?

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• Bless 12 years ago

  it is certain that usman is an educated illiterate who doesn't know his left from right. check your facts about the exploits of the Ghana Army and the recognition on the international stage before you spill out any rot.

  it is certain that usman is an educated illiterate who doesn't know his left from right. check your facts about the exploits of the Ghana Army and the recognition on the international stage before you spill out any rot.

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• Dawuni 12 years ago

  Stop impersonating, idiot.

  Stop impersonating, idiot.

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• Steve 12 years ago

  In my opinion and from experience, is cheaper to train personals in Ghana on newly acquired equipment than origin of manufacturer's country. Is a good decision.

  In my opinion and from experience, is cheaper to train personals in Ghana on newly acquired equipment than origin of manufacturer's country. Is a good decision.

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• DAN 12 years ago

  its never good to buy China goods..No parts to repair and i bet Ghana oil is required to repay the loan!

  its never good to buy China goods..No parts to repair and i bet Ghana oil is required to repay the loan!

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• KOFI AMOAH 12 years ago

  USMAN OR WHATEVER U CALL YOURSELF, U ARE A VERY STUPID FOOL. INFACT, U ARE LIKE A PEST WHICH NEED TO BE POISONED BEFORE U START CAUSING PROBLEM. WHAT HAS THIS GOT TO WITH THE SC RULING?

  USMAN OR WHATEVER U CALL YOURSELF, U ARE A VERY STUPID FOOL. INFACT, U ARE LIKE A PEST WHICH NEED TO BE POISONED BEFORE U START CAUSING PROBLEM. WHAT HAS THIS GOT TO WITH THE SC RULING?

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• Kwame Opoku 12 years ago

  Massacre, use it on them in kumasi

  Massacre, use it on them in kumasi

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• Kwame Opoku 12 years ago

  Lola!!! Lets see ur powers like Sir in Court

  Lola!!! Lets see ur powers like Sir in Court

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• Asea Ho 12 years ago

  On Tuesday, August 20, 2013,I heard on one of the FM stations that some passengers on the Accra-Kumasi road called to inform the FM Station that they spotted the said tanker with the Chinese officer. Soon after the newsflash, ...
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  On Tuesday, August 20, 2013,I heard on one of the FM stations that some passengers on the Accra-Kumasi road called to inform the FM Station that they spotted the said tanker with the Chinese officer. Soon after the newsflash, one of the Military heads called to clarify the issue as stated by the daily graphic publication today.
  
  I am suprised to read that the 'Daily Searchlight' published on Wednesday, August 21, 2013, such a news. What prevented Ken Kurranchied from contacting the GAF to verify the new or information before his publication? What was his motive for this publication? After all what is wrong for the GAF (if Ken's falacy is true) from asking the Chinese to come and assist in the case of riot after the judgment. We saw BNI under Kuffour importing Scotlan Yard intelligence to come and help his government unravel the alleged killing of women. We also have the FBI in the country now helping with the alleged arsons in our markets. So what is wrong Ken even if the Chinese are here "in anticipation of the Supreme Court’s verdict on August, 29?" Please, give us a break.

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• Banza Yaro 12 years ago

  Asea, read what you wrote carefully. The first two instances were for intelligence and forensic gathering to help solve crimes. Manning tanks in anticipation of disturbances after the verdict by imported foreigners is in itse ...
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  Asea, read what you wrote carefully. The first two instances were for intelligence and forensic gathering to help solve crimes. Manning tanks in anticipation of disturbances after the verdict by imported foreigners is in itself a crime against the people of Ghana. You can't beat us so bring in persons you know don't give a hoot about us to do the 'nasty' on us. I hope and believe the army's reason and excuse is true if not, we should be bracing ourselves for a war against foreign invaders.

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• ECOMINI 12 years ago

  I agree with you in toto. I want to also add that the timing of this armoured vehicle testing is certainly out of place especially when the fears of the public is being allayed from all quarters and peace is being preached. I ...
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  I agree with you in toto. I want to also add that the timing of this armoured vehicle testing is certainly out of place especially when the fears of the public is being allayed from all quarters and peace is being preached. I do not understand why people can not reason. ATINTANDE or whoever he is, Please use some modicum of common sense.

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• God is great 12 years ago

  Even if the Chinese are here,I don't think they will molest innocent citizen. They will deal with people who don't obey the rules.

  Even if the Chinese are here,I don't think they will molest innocent citizen. They will deal with people who don't obey the rules.

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• ddf 12 years ago

  The stupidity of some comments is really amazing .1) We need armed forces or not, for sure yes ! So it is normal as in any other country in the world to equid them. Chinese why not, they developed for us ans Namibia a specifi ...
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  The stupidity of some comments is really amazing .1) We need armed forces or not, for sure yes ! So it is normal as in any other country in the world to equid them. Chinese why not, they developed for us ans Namibia a specific type of APC ( source Janes) ....

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• Papa Yaw 12 years ago

  Why

  Why

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• Jeff, UK 12 years ago

  If it is meant to nib any troubles in the bud, so be it. Should the army lower their guard because some buffoon wants to sell a paper which doesn't sell even 500 copies a day?

  If it is meant to nib any troubles in the bud, so be it. Should the army lower their guard because some buffoon wants to sell a paper which doesn't sell even 500 copies a day?

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• Witness 12 years ago

  Stop telling white lies! Why at all did the GAF decide to test their new equipment at this particular point in time? Was the intention not to create fear and panic in the citizenry? Why should the test drive be done openly?
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  Stop telling white lies! Why at all did the GAF decide to test their new equipment at this particular point in time? Was the intention not to create fear and panic in the citizenry? Why should the test drive be done openly?
  Some of our leaders deserve to be castrated in order for them to learn some common sense. Or to stop telling lies!

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• Kwame 12 years ago

  The armed forces said that the vehicles in question are armoured personnel carries and not tanks. The U.S. army had a seminar with the Ghana and West African armed forces only last week why these rightist did not lodge a comp ...
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  The armed forces said that the vehicles in question are armoured personnel carries and not tanks. The U.S. army had a seminar with the Ghana and West African armed forces only last week why these rightist did not lodge a complaint that such a seminar should not come on before the ruling at the Supreme Court. Has the Chinese told us that they have a problem with the elections and have they called for a rerun as U.S. and Britain has ordered in Zimbabwe. People who do not know the difference between tanks and APC should not discus military equipment on the web. Ghanaians why all these absurdity.

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• Amenyo,Tema 12 years ago

  The ex-convict at it again. When will he learn. This guy i think is missing the prisons.

  The ex-convict at it again. When will he learn. This guy i think is missing the prisons.

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• Pumpuni 12 years ago

  The timing is wrong, Colonel ATANTANDEE.
  Remember Colonel Muamar Gaddafi had better military armor than your GAF.
  He still ended up in a hole under a bridge.
  Saddam Hussein was also better equipped than the GAF. He ended u ...
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  The timing is wrong, Colonel ATANTANDEE.
  Remember Colonel Muamar Gaddafi had better military armor than your GAF.
  He still ended up in a hole under a bridge.
  Saddam Hussein was also better equipped than the GAF. He ended up in a bunker.

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• DAN 12 years ago

  dictators can only live so long!

  dictators can only live so long!

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• KOFI DAMESI 12 years ago

  IF THE NDC WILL BRING THE CHINESE THEN THERE WILL BE NO OTHER CHOICE THAN TO BRING IN THE USA AND THE GREAT BRITAIN, FRANCE, GERMANY AND CANADA. GHANA WOULD THEN SEE RED AS THE RUSSIANS WOULD ALSO FALL IN PLACE FOR THE NDC. N ...
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  IF THE NDC WILL BRING THE CHINESE THEN THERE WILL BE NO OTHER CHOICE THAN TO BRING IN THE USA AND THE GREAT BRITAIN, FRANCE, GERMANY AND CANADA. GHANA WOULD THEN SEE RED AS THE RUSSIANS WOULD ALSO FALL IN PLACE FOR THE NDC. NDC SHOULD REMEMBER THAT THE OIL FIND IS FOR THE USA AND THE GREAT BRITAIN, SO ALSO THE OBUASI GOLD MINES AND ANY INFRINGEMENTS ON THE PART OF THIS NDC GOVERNMENT WOULD MEET TOTAL REPRISALS. COME YE THE D-DAY AS THE SUPREME COURT RULES ON THE DEVIL AFARI GYAN OF THE EC. KOFI DAMESI KUMASI-SOKOBAN CARPENTRY SHOP.

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• DEMOCRAT-USA 12 years ago

  What is your point? Please explain!

  What is your point? Please explain!

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• mashall 12 years ago

  ndc paaa why nw.hmmmmmmmmm

  ndc paaa why nw.hmmmmmmmmm

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• Whatever 12 years ago

  Ken Koranchie and his serchlight news paper never learns. Every now and then, there's a colloaboration between the Ghana Armed forces and other foreign armies and contractors so what is new for ken koranchie to go far to link ...
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  Ken Koranchie and his serchlight news paper never learns. Every now and then, there's a colloaboration between the Ghana Armed forces and other foreign armies and contractors so what is new for ken koranchie to go far to link thier work to the elections?

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• Okoe 12 years ago

  Well, everything these days is Chinese, so, what is new? Besides, as long as peace will be kept, it does bother me from where the armoured vehicles come from.

  Well, everything these days is Chinese, so, what is new? Besides, as long as peace will be kept, it does bother me from where the armoured vehicles come from.

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• Mr. Smart. 12 years ago

  STOP THE LIES GAF.it is the manufacturer who sends experts to train the buyer on the use of the machines. Are you telling us that the Chines army is the manufacturer the tanks?

  STOP THE LIES GAF.it is the manufacturer who sends experts to train the buyer on the use of the machines. Are you telling us that the Chines army is the manufacturer the tanks?

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• concerned 12 years ago

  It is very true that the APCs are only for trials. i must however add that, the APCs are very sub standard and a waste of the tax payers money. for whatever reasons, the high command of the military are buying most of their e ...
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  It is very true that the APCs are only for trials. i must however add that, the APCs are very sub standard and a waste of the tax payers money. for whatever reasons, the high command of the military are buying most of their equipment from china. Whilst there are good equipment available on the Chinese market the military has over the years purchased cheaper ones with lifespan lasting less than five years. It is very difficult to understand why they are doing this to Ghanaians. the vehicles Gen Acheampong bought so many years ago are still functioning very very well yet Chinese vehicles (Dongfeng) brought into the system in 2003 has all disappeared because they where inferior. They keep replacing vehicles instead of adding up. They are draining the economy. it is high time military officer with the right capability are given the jobs to perform. Bravo to the Police high command. today, the police are buying good quality vehicles that are tried and tested. At least, the Nissan Navaras, the Tunrdas, the Tacomas, the land Cruisers are vehicles that has stood the test of time. the Armed forces which should know better should shamlessily continue to buy the Mahindras, the LandWind, the Dongfeng, Defac and those awful APCs.

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