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MPs unhappy with gov't exclusion of PWD in UN delegation

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  • Joe Turkey 10 years ago

    Mahama is mentally disabled enough to represent the PWDs; what's the problem?

  • william 10 years ago

    SUCH A SILLY JOKE ON A SERIOUS MATTER SHOWS HOW SERIOUS YOU TAKE THE PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED AND THEREFORE HOW MENTALLY DISABLED YOU MAY BE WITHOUT REALISING IT!!

  • princewilly@ymail.com 10 years ago

    A retired gentleman went to apply for Social Security. After waiting in line for quite a long time, he arrived at the counter. The woman behind the counter asked him for his identification to verify his age. The man looked in ...
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  • KOW Amisah 10 years ago

    All governments in Ghana have been making this mistake. I believe that two people could have been dropped to make way for the PWDs. The security detail and some staff in the team were nt needed in NY. Our leaders should be b ...
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  • BAAFOUR TWUM AMPOFO 10 years ago

    GHANA THIS IS ALL WHAT WE CAN OFFER. WHY ARE YOU COMPLAINING NOW TONNY IN THOSE DAYS YOU THINK GHANA IS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, BEFORE WE WARE WATCHMEN NOW WE ARE THE MASTERS YOU DON'T SEE NOTHING YET

  • Segbefia - usa 10 years ago

    "Mahama is mentally disabled enough to represent the PWDs; what's the problem"? Why my bro.?

  • AMB 10 years ago

    Joe you are very stupid. Whether you like it or not Mahama is the President of Ghanq. You stupid tribalist

  • KWAKU 10 years ago

    WAS THE UN CONVENED THIS YEAR TO SPECIFICALLY DWELL ON PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES FOR WHICH GHANA HAD TO SEND A REPRESENTATIVE?
    WE SHOULD SYMPATHIZE WITH THE SEGMENT OF OUR POPULATION WHICH IS UNFORTUNATELY AFFECTED BY DISABI ...
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  • Zoobie-Zoobie 10 years ago

    waste of time by low grade MPs

  • Krikri 10 years ago

    Has Prez Mahama not appointed a disabled person as Minister of State? What did the greedy thief do in his 8 years of misrule and LOOTING?

  • william 10 years ago

    This calls for an explanation if true!

  • princewilly@ymail.com 10 years ago

    There once was a lady who was tired of living alone. So she put an ad in the paper which outlined her requirements. She wanted a man who 1) would treat her nicely, 2) wouldn't run away from her, and 3) would be good in bed.
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  • JOHN THE GREAT 10 years ago

    Owusu is saying in other country blind people drive. But she did no mentioned the country. She should stop deceiving us. This will only happen in her home town.

  • AGYAAKU 10 years ago

    Madam and her friends demanded UN to award their Nana Nobel Price for deciding not to embark any longer on suicide mission. How can anyone take NPP serious when they do not take Ghanaians seriously?

    They knew very well tha ...
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  • kojo Dziwornu, Toronto - Canada 10 years ago

    Please read carefully and understand the issues before you judge. What the MP siad was that other jurisdiction had PWD drive and live a normal life she di not say bling people drive.Yes this is True come to CANADA and you see ...
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  • Kwadwo Asare 10 years ago

    Ms Owusu said in other jurisdictions, PWDs were treated with dignity and respect, adding in those areas, “blind and deaf persons drive cars and live normal lives just like any other person.”

  • kojo Dziwornu, Toronto - Canada 10 years ago

    Please read carefully and understand the issues before you judge. What the MP said was that other jurisdiction had PWD drive and live a normal life she did not say blind people drive.Yes this is True come to CANADA and you se ...
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  • TJ Hooker 10 years ago

    Their absence doesn`t mean their agenda wasn`t put on the table. The number of delegates Ghana brought here in NYC enjoying all these luxurious hotels are just money wasting. The government needs to focus on developments and ...
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  • Mama Ajoa 10 years ago

    NND is treating Ghanaians as how South Africa was sometime ago. If you do not belong to the NDC you will get nothing. They has to be very careful

  • koffio 10 years ago

    Has anyone seen any disabled person at the un assembly before??? they are disabled for a reason thats why they are at home.it is time the mps concentrated on their job such as passing a bill to disability benefits.

  • KWAKU 10 years ago

    WAS THE UN CONVENED THIS YEAR TO SPECIFICALLY DWELL ON PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES FOR WHICH GHANA HAD TO SEND A REPRESENTATIVE?
    WE SHOULD SYMPATHIZE WITH THE SEGMENT OF OUR POPULATION WHICH IS UNFORTUNATELY AFFECTED BY DISAB ...
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  • Akua Frema Nyamekye 10 years ago

    Govt shd stop been partial nd include PWD's in all national and international activities.they ve the rights as well as other citizens.my formal lecturer is doing well by fighting for the rights of pwds.

  • Akua Frema Nyamekye 10 years ago

    Govt shd stop been partial nd include PWD's in all national and international activities.they ve the rights as well as other citizens.my formal lecturer is doing well by fighting for the rights of pwds.

  • SAVVY 10 years ago

    when will this stop? anyone in opposition pretends to be defending but they get the power the turn no eyes to the disable,God knows your mind,God bless our mother land Ghana,all politicians are lies

  • JK 10 years ago

    Ursula Owusu should name the country where the blind are currently allowed to drive.

    Where an individual cannot hear, how can they react to an emergency, while behind the wheel?

    There are self-driving vehicles under de ...
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  • Fueina 10 years ago

    Was the theme on disability?

  • Agyaku NYC 10 years ago

    Where in this world did Ms Owusu saw Blind and deaf people driving. These Ghanaian leaders are disgrace.Even in US disables requires a special care. Pls. stop bullshiting the people in Ghana.

  • Sefakor Komabu -Pome 10 years ago

    Thanks be to God that we have people like you to add your voice.Gradually, we will get there. Wake up, Ghana and promote your PWDs!!!