Ghana faces imminent implosion - Kofi Bentil warns

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MRI 12 years ago

I AM A GHANAIAN WHO LIVES IN THE US, MR BENTIL HAS SPOKEN. GIVEN THE PRESENT STATE OF AFFAIRS IN GHANA, WHERE THE POLITICAL CLASS AND THEIR CRONIES ARE THE ONLY ONES ENJOYING WITHOUT IMPUDENCE THE SHARED WEALTH OF OUR DEAR C ...
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I AM A GHANAIAN WHO LIVES IN THE US, MR BENTIL HAS SPOKEN. GIVEN THE PRESENT STATE OF AFFAIRS IN GHANA, WHERE THE POLITICAL CLASS AND THEIR CRONIES ARE THE ONLY ONES ENJOYING WITHOUT IMPUDENCE THE SHARED WEALTH OF OUR DEAR COUNTRY, THIS IS NOT SUSTAIANABLE ,THEY WOULD BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE ONE DAY.I AM A PROFESSINONAL , I WANT TO COME HOME TO SHARE MY EXPERTISE, BUT TO WHAT?, I CANNOT GET A JOB. IF THEY FIX KORLE-BU, THEY WOULD NOT HAVE TO SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION ABROAD, NEEDLESS TO SAY, GOD FORBID THEY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY, THEY STILL NEED TO BE STABILIZED IN A GOOD EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT BEFORE THEY COULD BE FLOWN OUT. I HAVE A LOT TO SAY, JOHN MAHAMA HAS TO BE CAREFUL AND STEER THE COUNTRY IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION OR ELSE SOMETHING WILL HAVE TO GIVE . A WORD TO A WISE.!!
moyo 12 years ago

This group thinks they know everything. They always create the impression Ghana is in a war zone with their pseudo policy think tank. They very very useless.

This group thinks they know everything. They always create the impression Ghana is in a war zone with their pseudo policy think tank. They very very useless.
Swapna Guduru 12 years ago

Moyo,

Whatever you have against IMANI, just reflect on what Bentil is saying and analyze its substance. Tell me which society has known any peace when a large section of its population has been grossly marginalized?

Moyo,

Whatever you have against IMANI, just reflect on what Bentil is saying and analyze its substance. Tell me which society has known any peace when a large section of its population has been grossly marginalized?
AFUA 12 years ago

that is the nature of NDCS never respecting i pray they will be wipe out of ghana .brainless ,greedy fools ,JUST BORROWING.

that is the nature of NDCS never respecting i pray they will be wipe out of ghana .brainless ,greedy fools ,JUST BORROWING.
GREEDY BASTARDS 12 years ago

SOMETIMES WHEN REAL ISSUES ARE BEING DISCUSSED,WE HAVE PEOPLE WHO HAVE SWORN TO BE PERPETUAL BOOT LICKERS,PRAISE SINGERS COME IN TO SPIN ISSUES.BUT REMEMBER GHANA'S POPULATION IS ABOUT 26MILLION IF BARELY 5MILLION VOTED FOR N ...
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SOMETIMES WHEN REAL ISSUES ARE BEING DISCUSSED,WE HAVE PEOPLE WHO HAVE SWORN TO BE PERPETUAL BOOT LICKERS,PRAISE SINGERS COME IN TO SPIN ISSUES.BUT REMEMBER GHANA'S POPULATION IS ABOUT 26MILLION IF BARELY 5MILLION VOTED FOR NDC KNOW THERE ARE 20MILLION WHO ARE WATCHING THOSE PEOPLE ARE NOT ASKING FOR THE MOON JUST A DECENT LIVING SO STOP BEHAVING THIS WAY.IF YOU PAY TAX AND YOU SEE AND HEAR SUCH MIND BOGGLING ISSUES SUCH AS WOYOME,ISOTOFON,WATERVILLE.GYEEDA,SADA,SUBAH PEOPLE EVADING TAXES WHICH AUTHORITIES CAN'T CHECK YET ASK US TO PAY MORE BECAUSE IN THE WORDS OF FOOLISH FIIFI KWETEY "DEVELOPEMENT DOES NOT DROP FROM HEAVEN"THEN YOU CAN UNDERSTAND HOW DETACHED THE GOVERMENT IS FROM THE PEOPLE GET CLOSER TO THE POPULACE AND HEAR THEIR HEARTBEAT AND YOU WILL UNDERSTAND MR.BENTIL. THE GOVERMENT IS ACCOUNTABLE TO US YOU MUST UNDERSTAND IF YOU ARE OKAY SOME OF US ARE NOT AGAIN WHO WAS LISTEN TO ALBAN BAGBIN,TONY AIDOO,DR. KUMBUOR JERRY JOHN RAWLINGS AND LATELY VICKY HAMMAH ARE THEY NOT IN THE SAME HOUSE ND YOU THINK THEY RE TALKING FOR NOTHING?SOMETHING IS GOING AND THAT IS WHY WE HAVE TO TELL THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE THE REAL SITUATION ON THE GROUND.MOYO I DO NOT KNOW PERSONALLY BUT I GUESS IF YOUR WIFE OR SISTER DRESSES WITHOUT CLOSING HER ZIP AND LEAVES HOME WONT YOU TELL HER THAT SHE'S BEING EXPOSED?
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The 12 years ago

Mr Kofi Bentil thanks for this, Ghana must wake-up and be counted. We the citizens must dictate to the politicians how we want to be governed, not they governing us the way they feel. We have sat down to allow politics become ...
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Mr Kofi Bentil thanks for this, Ghana must wake-up and be counted. We the citizens must dictate to the politicians how we want to be governed, not they governing us the way they feel. We have sat down to allow politics become the most lucrative and respectable job in Ghana. Politics is for service and not a place to look for prominence and amass wealth. We the voter can cut out propaganda, lies, the loud mouth, insults etc by voting for people who have already made it in life not people who never even worked after graduating and probably don't even have a bank accout.
Paa Tee 12 years ago

ARE YOU INCITING PEOPLE TO TAKE UP ARMS AND DISTURB THE PEACE IN THE COUNTRY. IF YOU HAVE NOTHING GOOD TO OFFER, SHUT UP!!!

ARE YOU INCITING PEOPLE TO TAKE UP ARMS AND DISTURB THE PEACE IN THE COUNTRY. IF YOU HAVE NOTHING GOOD TO OFFER, SHUT UP!!!
Amegaxoxo 12 years ago

Quotable Quotes: "We reserve the right to mismanage our own affairs"
Remember?,that was a speech by Osagyefo Dr.Kwame Nkrumah on the eve of our political independence.
Another one: "We prefer Self Government with danger t ...
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Quotable Quotes: "We reserve the right to mismanage our own affairs"
Remember?,that was a speech by Osagyefo Dr.Kwame Nkrumah on the eve of our political independence.
Another one: "We prefer Self Government with danger than servitude in tranquility" How right the man of vision was!
francis 12 years ago

and ghanaians shouted hooray!! if you have a bunch of people who don't think yet managed to find themselves political voice called spokes persons of government, that is what happen to such country. what's agaga business in go ...
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and ghanaians shouted hooray!! if you have a bunch of people who don't think yet managed to find themselves political voice called spokes persons of government, that is what happen to such country. what's agaga business in government? what's adekoka business in government? name the rest....

MALAM TULLAH 12 years ago

AN ARTICLE FROM A VERY SENSIBLE INDIVIDUAL.
OUR SOCIETY IS TOO DIVIDED AND TO SURVIVE, ONE HAS TO GO INTO POLITICS. THIS IS THE ONLY AVENUE THERE IS TO MAKE MONE TO SUPPORT A FAMILY.

INDIVIDUALS WITH GOOD QUALIFICATIONS ...
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AN ARTICLE FROM A VERY SENSIBLE INDIVIDUAL.
OUR SOCIETY IS TOO DIVIDED AND TO SURVIVE, ONE HAS TO GO INTO POLITICS. THIS IS THE ONLY AVENUE THERE IS TO MAKE MONE TO SUPPORT A FAMILY.

INDIVIDUALS WITH GOOD QUALIFICATIONS SUCH AS DOCTORS, LAWYERS, NURSES HAVE TO RESORT TO OUTRIGHT STEALING TO MAKE ENDS MEET.

KOFI IS SPOT ON - ONE DAY, THERE WILL BE A PEOPLE'S REVOLUTION - WE MUST NOT THINK THAT ONLY ARMYS ARE ABLE TO WRESTLE POWER FROM GOVERNMENTS.
THERE IS SOMETHING CALLED A 'PEOPLES' REVOLUTION' WHERE THE MASSES TAKE TO THE STREETS TO DEMAND JUSTICE!!!

THE ARAB SPRING CAN HAPPEN IN GHANA - WHERE IS GADAFI NOW.
WHERE IS THE EVER POPULAR NKRUMAH?
WHERE IS MUBARAK NOW?

FINALLY, READ ABOUT THE OCTOBER REVOLUTION - THE BOLSHEVIK REVOLUTION
THOSE WHO HAVE STOLEN FROM THE PEOPLE WILL PAY WITH THEIR HEADS & ALL STOLEN PROPERTIES RETURNED TO THE RIGHTFUL OWNERS.

LONG LIVE THE SUFFERING MASSES OF GHANA. TAKE HEART, YOUR SUFFERINF WILL NOT BE FOREVER!!!
Baby 12 years ago

Is time we think of GHANA

Is time we think of GHANA
Animal Farm 12 years ago

"All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others"

"All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others"
Joe 12 years ago

Your are the stupid idiot who knows nothing. At least they know somthing. Learn something you ignorant fool.

Your are the stupid idiot who knows nothing. At least they know somthing. Learn something you ignorant fool.
WARD GDX - WE THE PEOPLE 12 years ago

The man is pointing out the filifili truth and you are spewing this bs about imani this imani that.

It does not matter if this came from a horse's rear end.

You are the reason these stupid politicians are sucking ev ...
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The man is pointing out the filifili truth and you are spewing this bs about imani this imani that.

It does not matter if this came from a horse's rear end.

You are the reason these stupid politicians are sucking every blood out of Ghana. They depend on your stupidity to sustain themselves in power
jas 12 years ago

He is telling the truth. you think he is useless??????????? wait and see hmmmmmmm lack of knowledge!!!!!!!!!!!

He is telling the truth. you think he is useless??????????? wait and see hmmmmmmm lack of knowledge!!!!!!!!!!!
Abu 12 years ago

Hatred for organizations without taking some time to ponder over issues raised by them is what is killing this country. My brother, if you sit back and think carefully you will regret your action of insulting these great scho ...
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Hatred for organizations without taking some time to ponder over issues raised by them is what is killing this country. My brother, if you sit back and think carefully you will regret your action of insulting these great scholar constituting IMANI.
Kofi Ata, Cambridge, UK 12 years ago

Though Mr Kofi Bentil is raising a very important issue, he is totally wrong in blaming the middle class for not ensuring that the right thing is done in Ghana. The fact is that the middle class has never been the watchdog fo ...
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Though Mr Kofi Bentil is raising a very important issue, he is totally wrong in blaming the middle class for not ensuring that the right thing is done in Ghana. The fact is that the middle class has never been the watchdog for society anywhere in the world. Revolutions, either peaceful or violent armed struggle are often the work of the masses and not the middle class. On the contrary, the middle class is often part of the problem because it benefits from the corruption of the ruling class and the silence or weakness of the working class. Therefore it is less worried about the suffering of the working class. Its position is that it is not responsible for the corruption but in reality the aim is to protect the little that it gains from from lack of action to hold the ruling class to account for its actions.

Moreover, the middle class cannot act alone to check the corruption. If anything, it would need the support of the working class. Ordinarily, the action to hold the ruling class to account is often led by the working class and do not even require the support of the middle class to be successful. The middle class is not a powerful group both economically and politically, especially in developing countries. It find itself in the middle and can choose to side with either the ruling or working class depending on which alliance it stands to gain most and depending on prevailing circumstances.

In other words, the working class and not the middle class is better placed to change things for the better in Ghana more than the middle class. For example, with the power and water problems, the middle class can afford to get generators or install solar energy on their houses. Again, the middle class can afford to buy big water tanks and hire tankers to supply water to their homes. By this the middle class gains by providing such services and also create jobs so there is no incentive on the part of the middles to ensure that the ruling class provides reliable power and water. The group that suffers most is the working class who cannot afford to provide their own power and water and may have to buy from the middle class. It is therefore the working class that is more likely to demand that the ruling class resolves the power and water shortages.
SARPONG 12 years ago

As usual, you have analysed the middle class very well. The middle class in any society are usually very content in their lives. These are usually the educated people who are mostly professionals with good careers. They usual ...
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As usual, you have analysed the middle class very well. The middle class in any society are usually very content in their lives. These are usually the educated people who are mostly professionals with good careers. They usually adapt well to changes economically and therefore are not militants.

The problem Mr Bentil failed to realise is that, in developing countries like Ghana, the middle class is really very small and not politically vibrant. In Ghana for instance, we have few really rich people that Mr Bentil described and mistakingly referred to as middle class. Those that can call their friend Doctors in Ghana for medical care are not classified as middle class but are the rich and elite in society.

Ghanaian Politicians are very comfortable and not worried about the proletariats rising up and start a mass revolution because of our laid back attitude but it will get to a point where these poor people will have nothing to lose when they can't even afford one meal a day and will
BE BOLD 12 years ago

The working class is the same as the middle class in Ghana and Imani's comments are addressed to this class. You have attempted to define the two groups but in Ghana, professionals are the working class as well as the middle ...
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The working class is the same as the middle class in Ghana and Imani's comments are addressed to this class. You have attempted to define the two groups but in Ghana, professionals are the working class as well as the middle class who are not being paid. They are going to wage a class war and kill all those perceived to be collaborators and I cannot wait for that day, including, finally, the head of JJ who brought all this about! I am BOLD to say that!

Kponyo 12 years ago

Thank you, thank you Kofi Ata. Brilliant analysis. Your brief explanation of the dynamics of history and the dynamics of political evolution has relegated the false posture of Bentil to the level of a terminally illiterate, b ...
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Thank you, thank you Kofi Ata. Brilliant analysis. Your brief explanation of the dynamics of history and the dynamics of political evolution has relegated the false posture of Bentil to the level of a terminally illiterate, but obedient slave of our historical oppressors.

I however wish to also add that the middle class - a capitalist creature or phenomenon in general, by their insatiable self-serving aspirations to dominate and rule others, has actually always been the problem. The corrupt ruling class in any situation, is actually the excrement of the so-called middle class.

In the peculiar case of Africa or Ghana, the pseudo-middle class elements are even more steeped in despicable acts corruption, mismanagement, patronage. In their pursuit of unbridled greed and power within the context of unpardonable poverty, the typical shameless verbal pretensions such as what Bentil, an avowed capitalist, avers to in his presentation, are to be expected.

To begin with, Bentil and his light-minded gang of neo-colonial errand-boys and purveyors, thrive and exist on the blood-money of megalomaniac despotic multinational corporate institutions whose discreet control of the economies and political power of many countries and the lives of hundreds of millions of real human beings in the international arena on behalf of the global imperialist crusade, is famously hushed and made to seem trite and innocuous under the cover of sound and normal business practices.
francis 12 years ago

trash, gibberish, rubbish, garbage,drivel,scrap!!!

trash, gibberish, rubbish, garbage,drivel,scrap!!!
Araba Stamp 12 years ago

I donot beleive moyo understood what he read here.

I donot beleive moyo understood what he read here.
DusTY-FooT-pHiloSophER 12 years ago

It's quite amazing how quickly they can find their voice when their pay master is no longer running the affairs of the country. Where were IMANI during Kufuor's abysmal and “kalabulism” eight years? Suddenly, there they p ...
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It's quite amazing how quickly they can find their voice when their pay master is no longer running the affairs of the country. Where were IMANI during Kufuor's abysmal and “kalabulism” eight years? Suddenly, there they pop-up from the shadows preaching about the middle class not doing their supposedly due diligence over the mismanagement of our political elites concerning our resources? Well, this problem has been there since yesteryears Ghana, but IMAMI only get the hint of it when The NDC part two & three registered on our political scene, huh? The sheer pretence of having the concerns of Ghana at heart spells it bare with this so-called bogus group enlisted as IMANI-Ghana.

How troubling!
Krikri,, 12 years ago

What vicky Hammah said represents the MISSION STATEMENTS of 99.99% of those who call themselves politicians in this country. The examples are many. In Dr Nkrumah's time, Kwaku Baako's father and his fellow ministers LOOTED. T ...
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What vicky Hammah said represents the MISSION STATEMENTS of 99.99% of those who call themselves politicians in this country. The examples are many. In Dr Nkrumah's time, Kwaku Baako's father and his fellow ministers LOOTED. Then came the military adventurists led by Kotoka and Afrifa. THEY ALSO LOOTED. When Busia and Akufo Addo's father took their turn THEY PAID THEMSELVES TWO YEARS IN ADVANCE, in addition to the LOOT. And it has continued to date. Greedy Thief John Agyekum Kufour Epitomosed them all. HIS LOOTING WAS RAVAGEOUS. Prof Mills was not interested in personal aggrandisement. He did not even collect per diem. But those around him LOOTED and today the LOOTING CONTINUES. Mahama in contaminated so he can't fight the way he should. Someone should tell me the whereabouts of Kwamena Bartels. He pounced on 10.0 million pounds grant and gave to his daughter. After Thief Kufour's reign he said goodbye to politics. Totobi Kwakye under Rawlings did the same. What a Rotten country? If Mahama is interested in solving this problem he MUST FIRST SCRAP THE ARTICLE 71 OFFICE HOLDERS NONSENSE. ALL OF US MUST BE ON THE SINGLE SPINE AND THE ECONOMY CAN SUSTAIN IT.I vomitted when I heard Lawrence Addai Kyei Mensah Bonsu cried their salaries are PAUPER'S SALARIES. Is he aware a lot of Ghanaians receive GHc50.00 per month as their salaries? If 72.0 million cedis per month for him is a pauper's salary what about those who receive GHc50.00 (five hundred thousand cedis per month)? JOHN MAHAMA IF YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO AND IF YOU CARE FOR THE MASSES TAKE THE INITIATIVE TO SCRAP THE ARTICLE 71 NOW. THIS IS A ROTTEN COUNTRY
PHILIP LONDON 12 years ago

THE JUNE 4TH AND 31ST DECEMBER REVOLUTION WERE USELESS PEOPLE WERE MURDERED FOR NOTHING. THEREFORE RAWLINGS SHOULD BE ARRESTED FOR CELEBRATING THESE EVENTS.

THE JUNE 4TH AND 31ST DECEMBER REVOLUTION WERE USELESS PEOPLE WERE MURDERED FOR NOTHING. THEREFORE RAWLINGS SHOULD BE ARRESTED FOR CELEBRATING THESE EVENTS.
J. ZAGULU 12 years ago

EMPTY BOTTLE can not produce fluid apart from air unless it is VACUUM SPACE.
Mr. Bentzil, the Master of PROBITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY said on the loud speakers in 1981 PNDC coup, "GIVE ME TWO YEARS TO REVAMP GHANA ECONOMY. IF I ...
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EMPTY BOTTLE can not produce fluid apart from air unless it is VACUUM SPACE.
Mr. Bentzil, the Master of PROBITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY said on the loud speakers in 1981 PNDC coup, "GIVE ME TWO YEARS TO REVAMP GHANA ECONOMY. IF I FAIL, DO WHAT YOU LIKE TO ME",said JJ Rawlings. How many Ghanaians were sacrificed on 'revolutionary' altars? 138 including 5 High Court Judges after 6 GENERALS in 1979, civilian accountants, Bank Managers, Bank of Ghana Clerical Officer and many other civilians in 'shady govt.deals' some tied with cement blocks and thrown into Atlantic Ocean arrested and flown from NSAWAM MEDIUM SECURITY PRISONS.
If HARD LESSONS HAVE NOT BEEN LEARNT, please ask yourself, WHAT IS THE CAUSE OF CORRUPTION? My answer is IGNORANCE AND STUPIDITY coupled with LACK OF COMMON SENSE associated with IMBECILE GHANAIANS. As one said IF YOUR BROTHER IS A MONKEY OR GOAT, WHAT ARE YOU? ALSO A MONKEY OR A GOAT. No amount of uprisings, revolutions,demonstrations,punishment, admonitions can cure GHANAIAN IMBECILITY, STUPIDITY, IGNORANCE, LACK OF COMMON SENSE from the TOP RULING CLASS to the LOWEST CLASS OF THE SOCIETY.
Who voted for the inbecile politicians to mess up the economy?
Who counted the 2012 General Election votes erroneously?
What is the qualification/class of the electoral commissioner who refused to admit the errors of recording the votes?
WHO DECIDED THE CASE AMIDST ALL THE FLAWS OF THE ELECTION RESULTS and who are welding machettees 'to make blood flow' if Prez. installed by mistakes that 'can not derail democracy' what else can derail derail democracy. ANSWERS: THEY ARE ALL GHANAIANS FROM LOWER TO UPPER CLASSES OF THE SOCIETY with ignorance and stupidity the bedrock of their existence, mimicked by outsiders.
IF EVEN ONE GHANAIAN PREZ. HAS THE KNOWLEDGE AND PROWESS TO BRING ABOUT A CHANGE OF OUR CIRCUMSTANCE, OUR LAMENTATION WOULD STOP OVERNIGHT. In conclusion, LET THE SLEEPING DOGS SLEEP. BARKING MAKES NO DIFFERENCE TO THE INVADING THIEVES and INAPPROPRIATE SYSTEM THAT NEEDS CORRECTION. THE SAVIOUR IS NOT AVAILABLE. MOST LIKELY THE WORK OF GOD.
J.Z.
Afua 12 years ago

Well done, how can we stop calling these people honorables.

Well done, how can we stop calling these people honorables.
BE BOLD 12 years ago

I am scarred after reading your comments. I am frightened indeed!

I am scarred after reading your comments. I am frightened indeed!
Swapna Guduru 12 years ago

Professor H. Kwasi Prempeh wrote about this in a similar fashion about ten years ago on Ghanaweb. Ghana has truly gone the wrong path by its gross marginalization of a huge section of the population. This is surely a recipe f ...
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Professor H. Kwasi Prempeh wrote about this in a similar fashion about ten years ago on Ghanaweb. Ghana has truly gone the wrong path by its gross marginalization of a huge section of the population. This is surely a recipe for disaster. Well done, Mr. Bentil.

John Abekah 12 years ago

I wish this becomes a reality. That politician are barred from seeking treatment abroad at the expense of the tax payer.I wish it becomes law.I have always thought about this.They will then think about improving our system wh ...
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I wish this becomes a reality. That politician are barred from seeking treatment abroad at the expense of the tax payer.I wish it becomes law.I have always thought about this.They will then think about improving our system when they are compelled to use these services themselves.And they will stop stealing the tax payers money.
WARD GDX - WE THE PEOPLE 12 years ago

Do not expect any change to come from the very people who are the essential beneficiaries of the status quo.

Do you think the very politicians will pass or support laws to be passed that are against their self interest a ...
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Do not expect any change to come from the very people who are the essential beneficiaries of the status quo.

Do you think the very politicians will pass or support laws to be passed that are against their self interest and exploitative ways.
WARD GDX - WE THE PEOPLE 12 years ago

The bottom line is just that Ghana is ruled by fools for fools.

The nonsense and bull shiiit tolerated in Ghana by Ghanaians is unlike any other country on this planet.

How in the world the people of a country ca ...
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The bottom line is just that Ghana is ruled by fools for fools.

The nonsense and bull shiiit tolerated in Ghana by Ghanaians is unlike any other country on this planet.

How in the world the people of a country can look at these near braindead clueless dolts of p/ndc who are all nearly a bunch of nonentities and vote them to govern the country is like the 8th wonder.

It is unbelievable.
Krikri,, 12 years ago

Those rulling us are THIEVES not fools

Those rulling us are THIEVES not fools
MALAM TULLAH 12 years ago

NOT CLEAR ABOUT PARTY POLITICS IN GHANA SO FORGINE MY IGNORANCE RE P/NDC

I KNOW THE TWO MAJOR PARTIES ARE NDC & NPP. AND I HOPE YOU ARE NOT PINNING THE BLAME ON THE NDC.

BOTH PARTIES ARE FULL OF CROOKS AND THIS HAS BEEN ...
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NOT CLEAR ABOUT PARTY POLITICS IN GHANA SO FORGINE MY IGNORANCE RE P/NDC

I KNOW THE TWO MAJOR PARTIES ARE NDC & NPP. AND I HOPE YOU ARE NOT PINNING THE BLAME ON THE NDC.

BOTH PARTIES ARE FULL OF CROOKS AND THIS HAS BEEN THE CASE SINCE THE FIRST REPUBLIC.

YES - GHANAIANS ARTE SCARED TO DIE. THEY ARE RELUCTANT TO TAKE TO THE STREETS TO DEMAND JUSTICE. THE SIT ON THEIR FAT BACKSIDES AND COMPLAIN ALL DAY BUT TAKE NO ACTION.

BELIEVE ME, SOONER OR LATER THE SEEMINGLY LACK OF ACTION WILL IGNITE INTO A MASSIVE UNREST AND THESE LOOTERS OF THE NATIONAL WEALTH WILL BE MADE RO FLEE AND LEAVE THEIR UNDERWEAR BEHIND.

RELAX, THEIR DAYS ARE NUMBERED. CHANGE WILL COME - AS THE SAYING GOES -IF YOU SIT ON A FOOL'S TESTICLE FOR A LONG TIME, IT GETS TO A POINT WHEN HE WILL START SCREAMING!!
MALAM TULLAH 12 years ago

ALL IT TAHES IS FOR ONE BRAVE DUDE TO ORGANISE A FEW FIGHTERS. BY GOD IT WILL HAPPEN - USE THE ARMED ROBBERS & TURN THEM INTO GOOD USE - INSTEAD OF ROBBING INDIVIDUAL CITIZENS, ORGANISE THEM TO FIGHT GOVERNMENT CORRUPTION.

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ALL IT TAHES IS FOR ONE BRAVE DUDE TO ORGANISE A FEW FIGHTERS. BY GOD IT WILL HAPPEN - USE THE ARMED ROBBERS & TURN THEM INTO GOOD USE - INSTEAD OF ROBBING INDIVIDUAL CITIZENS, ORGANISE THEM TO FIGHT GOVERNMENT CORRUPTION.

REMEMBER THE ACTION TROOPERS??? THESE PEOPLE ARE SITTING ON A TIME BOMB!!!

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THIS IS THE ONLY WAY TO SAVE THE COUNTRY.
CHECK FIDEL CASTRO
ERNESTU CHE GUEVARRA
CAMILLIO CIENFUEGOS

PATRIA O MUERTE VENCERAMOS - FARTHERLAND OR DEATH, WE SHALL OVERCOME!!!!!
J. ZAGULU 12 years ago

CAN BLACKMAN GOVERN A COUNTRY, DO THE RIGHT THING, HAVE A COMMON SENSE AND GENERAL INTEREST NOT SELFISH INTEREST, LOVE HIS NEIGHBOUR, TREAT HIS FELLOW HUMAN BEING AS HIMSELF? Then what would make our difference for ONE TO BE ...
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CAN BLACKMAN GOVERN A COUNTRY, DO THE RIGHT THING, HAVE A COMMON SENSE AND GENERAL INTEREST NOT SELFISH INTEREST, LOVE HIS NEIGHBOUR, TREAT HIS FELLOW HUMAN BEING AS HIMSELF? Then what would make our difference for ONE TO BE POMPOUS LEADER OR POLITICIAN to show off his position? Go and rest your soul. afterall what are they using the 'gargantuan money' for? DOES IT CHANGE THEM? HAS MONEY CHANGED 'general mosquito' from vampire-body state environment and MAHAMA state of well-being? Let 'westerner' tell you their horrible state! IS LIKE A DEW, WILL WITHER OUT SOONER OR LATER!
BE BOLD 12 years ago

Yes it is unbelievable because there are so many branches of this so-called NDC around the world and none of them is speaking out against the destruction of their country by themselves. I bet you, they are from specific tribe ...
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Yes it is unbelievable because there are so many branches of this so-called NDC around the world and none of them is speaking out against the destruction of their country by themselves. I bet you, they are from specific tribes with low standards
Kwesi 12 years ago

Ghanaians have the mouth to make loud talks but can't do anything. In a country where everything has become political and polarised, nothing will happen in such country. Free press in Ghana and so what? Go to Rwanda which wen ...
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Ghanaians have the mouth to make loud talks but can't do anything. In a country where everything has become political and polarised, nothing will happen in such country. Free press in Ghana and so what? Go to Rwanda which went into conflict for over a decade and see the work that Paul Kegame is doing there? We talk too much in this country where nothing is happening. Look at how our streets are choked in the cities with hawkers and mad people and we are drumming daily on attracting tourist? It's disgusting. Why can't we as a country master the courage and ensure that little little things are done? This is all possible but the fear of loosing political votes has made our politicians to overlook these things which are causing this country to loose millions on Cedis.
jas 12 years ago

well said Mr Bentil. I hope the politicians will read and make note of that!

well said Mr Bentil. I hope the politicians will read and make note of that!
poluwaski 12 years ago

Well Said, very taught provoking. Mr. Bentil you came out so well. A word to the wise is enough. God bless you.

Well Said, very taught provoking. Mr. Bentil you came out so well. A word to the wise is enough. God bless you.
NAKED 12 years ago

Generation of fools when will you think like human? so do ghanaians think and reason as well? no wonder they called us sub sahara africans we will continue to be slaves to the east and the west till thy kingdom come because w ...
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Generation of fools when will you think like human? so do ghanaians think and reason as well? no wonder they called us sub sahara africans we will continue to be slaves to the east and the west till thy kingdom come because we have fail in all expert of life,Mahama in all his poor performance still people are encomium him we always tell lies a country where it citizens prefer lies to truth,can this country develop? oh ghana, mother ghana with all the resources you have yet still your children are suffering why why mother ghana why all this? a country where our education system does not allow us to think inside the box and outside the box so how can we develop us a nation, all our universities including polytechnics and teacher training are bogus chew and pour system and forget oh mother ghana, how can you differentiate between literate and illiterate in the country? literate can not use what they have acquired from school to benefit the country whiles the illiterate are feeding the nation, our educational elites are good for nothing idiots bunch of crooks with corrupt mentality.It is better to be a palm wine tapper in ghana than to hold a degree from ghana university. A word to a fool is always repeat.
New Fan of Blakk Rasta 12 years ago

Then you goad people towards violence and slaughter! Spreading fear and panic. May you fall into your own pit.

Then you goad people towards violence and slaughter! Spreading fear and panic. May you fall into your own pit.
JOMO 12 years ago

THESE SPECIAL MASSIVE ECONOMIC AND OTHER PRIVILEGES ENJOYED BY GHANA'S ENTIRE SUCCESIVE POLITICAL "LEADERSHIP", OR, "LOOTERSHIP" IF YOU LIKE, STARTED FROM NKRUMAH'S CPP ERA.

LONG-SFFERING GHANAIANS ARE NOW WAKING UP TO THE ...
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THESE SPECIAL MASSIVE ECONOMIC AND OTHER PRIVILEGES ENJOYED BY GHANA'S ENTIRE SUCCESIVE POLITICAL "LEADERSHIP", OR, "LOOTERSHIP" IF YOU LIKE, STARTED FROM NKRUMAH'S CPP ERA.

LONG-SFFERING GHANAIANS ARE NOW WAKING UP TO THE FACT THAT THESE MASSIVE UNJUST PRIVILEGES ENJOYED BY GHANA'S SUCCESSIVE POLITICAL CLASS ARE THE MAIN REASONS FOR THE BACKWARD MARCH OF OUR COUNTRY.

IT IS PLAIN DAYLIGHT ROBBERY, AND THE EARLIER THE MASSES REVOLTED ABOUT THIS DAYLIGHT CRIME PERPETRATION BY GHANA'S ENTIRE LEADERSHIP, THE BETTER IT WILL BE FOR US ALL.

UNTIL THEN, WE SHALL ALL CONTINUE TO SWIM IN THE SHIT!!!
Honestman 12 years ago

Kofi Benthel, his IMANI and all evil minded Ghanaians will die and leave Ghana. And like our beloved late president JEA Mills used to say..."Ghana will not die"

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Kofi Benthel, his IMANI and all evil minded Ghanaians will die and leave Ghana. And like our beloved late president JEA Mills used to say..."Ghana will not die"

Since NDC assumed power in 2009, IMANI has suddenly rediscovered themselves, painting a dark picture of Ghana and wishing it's soul to rest in peace! To them and their pay masters... especially Franklin and Benthil, I say they came to meet Ghana and they will go and leave Ghana behind
Ade Simpson 12 years ago

Kofi Bentil the NPP staff.

Kofi Bentil the NPP staff.
Kan Na wo 12 years ago

Your right but wait it is on the way coming.They should be ready for the worse.How can a minister reside in a govt.bungalow and tell us that he has bought it for himself.Sendin 3.7million dollars to UK bank and tell us it can ...
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Your right but wait it is on the way coming.They should be ready for the worse.How can a minister reside in a govt.bungalow and tell us that he has bought it for himself.Sendin 3.7million dollars to UK bank and tell us it can not be found.What happened to Commander Kyereme who lost a whole ship loaded with cocoa will happen again in Ghana.
Brill Gbeve/Atl,ga 12 years ago

Who,what,where,when which is Imani?To be sincere,they are a bunch of unemployed graduates wanting to be popular.Let the implosion happen right now so that we can distinguish the men from women.

Who,what,where,when which is Imani?To be sincere,they are a bunch of unemployed graduates wanting to be popular.Let the implosion happen right now so that we can distinguish the men from women.
KWAME 12 years ago

MOyo I know for sure that you don't live in Ghana. Would please have the courtesy to tell us which part of Europe you live? I know Europe is the only continent that harbors by-products of a lazy vagina like you. Humpty Dumpty ...
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MOyo I know for sure that you don't live in Ghana. Would please have the courtesy to tell us which part of Europe you live? I know Europe is the only continent that harbors by-products of a lazy vagina like you. Humpty Dumpty eat your heart out.
Dey 12 years ago

Foolish man, do you know what is an implosion? Can an implosion ever happen in Ghana again when northerners have wised up?

Foolish man, do you know what is an implosion? Can an implosion ever happen in Ghana again when northerners have wised up?
Dey 12 years ago

Have you seen that your calls for revolutions have fallen on deaf ears?

Have you seen that your calls for revolutions have fallen on deaf ears?
Samson 12 years ago

Prophet of doom, who cares about your false predictions! Get something useful to do and stop wasting precious space on the airwaves!!!

Prophet of doom, who cares about your false predictions! Get something useful to do and stop wasting precious space on the airwaves!!!
MALAM TULLAH 12 years ago

ALL IT TAHES IS FOR ONE BRAVE DUDE TO ORGANISE A FEW FIGHTERS. BY GOD IT WILL HAPPEN - USE THE ARMED ROBBERS & TURN THEM INTO GOOD USE - INSTEAD OF ROBBING INDIVIDUAL CITIZENS, ORGANISE THEM TO FIGHT GOVERNMENT CORRUPTION.

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ALL IT TAHES IS FOR ONE BRAVE DUDE TO ORGANISE A FEW FIGHTERS. BY GOD IT WILL HAPPEN - USE THE ARMED ROBBERS & TURN THEM INTO GOOD USE - INSTEAD OF ROBBING INDIVIDUAL CITIZENS, ORGANISE THEM TO FIGHT GOVERNMENT CORRUPTION.

REMEMBER THE ACTION TROOPERS??? THESE PEOPLE ARE SITTING ON A TIME BOMB!!!

Guerrilla warfare is a form of irregular warfare in which a small group of combatants such as armed civilians (or "irregulars") use military tactics including ambushes, sabotage, raids, petty warfare, the element of surprise, and extraordinary mobility to dominate a larger and less-mobile traditional army, or strike an invulnerable target, and withdraw almost immediately

THIS IS THE ONLY WAY TO SAVE THE COUNTRY.
CHECK FIDEL CASTRO
ERNESTU CHE GUEVARRA
CAMILLIO CIENFUEGOS

PATRIA O MUERTE VENCERAMOS - FARTHERLAND OR DEATH, WE SHALL OVERCOME!!!!!
Ekow 12 years ago

Ghanaian POLITICIANS are CORRUPT and only CARE for the quick access to the PUBLIC money they can get and don't really CARE about the citizens of the COUNTRY. We the CITIZENS need to rise up and DEMAND accountability and JUSTI ...
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Ghanaian POLITICIANS are CORRUPT and only CARE for the quick access to the PUBLIC money they can get and don't really CARE about the citizens of the COUNTRY. We the CITIZENS need to rise up and DEMAND accountability and JUSTICE. IF a few politicians GET some JAIL TIME with their CORRUPT CRONIES, we will see some changes in our LEADERSHIP structure.
TROUBLE-MAKER 12 years ago

That should have taken place when the serial ugly thief Kuffor was in power looting everything in his path for his family and cronies.

That should have taken place when the serial ugly thief Kuffor was in power looting everything in his path for his family and cronies.
NDOGYE 12 years ago

YOU HAVE HIT THE NAIL RIGHT ON THE HEAD.SOME PEOPLE HAVE CREATED A CLASS FOR THEMSELVES AT THE EXPENSE OF THE POOR AND VENERABLE,A TIME WILL INDEED COME WHEN PEOPLE WILL RISE UP AND CARY STONES MACHETES TO CHASE THE EDUCATED ...
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YOU HAVE HIT THE NAIL RIGHT ON THE HEAD.SOME PEOPLE HAVE CREATED A CLASS FOR THEMSELVES AT THE EXPENSE OF THE POOR AND VENERABLE,A TIME WILL INDEED COME WHEN PEOPLE WILL RISE UP AND CARY STONES MACHETES TO CHASE THE EDUCATED ELITE IN SOCIETY.
JC 12 years ago

I dare say that the politicians and the judiciary have usurped the constitution. All Ghanaians, CIVILIANS AND SOLDIERS must take to the street and OVERTHROW THE POLITICAL CLASS through a non violent revolution, retrieve all s ...
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I dare say that the politicians and the judiciary have usurped the constitution. All Ghanaians, CIVILIANS AND SOLDIERS must take to the street and OVERTHROW THE POLITICAL CLASS through a non violent revolution, retrieve all stolen properties and monies, punish the existing class and bring about a new establishment.
STEPHEN 12 years ago

GHANA IS NOT READY FOR THIS DEMOCRACY THING.THE VERY CORRUPTION THAT CAUSED REVOLUTION/WAR OUTBREAK IN SIERRA LEONE, CUBA ETC IS WHAT WE ARE EXPERIENCING IN GHANA TODAY. REVOLUTION IS IMMINENT, & GHANAIANS MUST STAND UP FOR I ...
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GHANA IS NOT READY FOR THIS DEMOCRACY THING.THE VERY CORRUPTION THAT CAUSED REVOLUTION/WAR OUTBREAK IN SIERRA LEONE, CUBA ETC IS WHAT WE ARE EXPERIENCING IN GHANA TODAY. REVOLUTION IS IMMINENT, & GHANAIANS MUST STAND UP FOR IT, FOR THAT IS THE SOLUTION TO CORRUPTION-GYEEDA, SUBAH,WOYOME, CHINESE LOANS,ISOTOFON,CHEWING THE MEAT TO THE BONES ETC, GHANA YOUTH, STAND UP EMBRACE THE REVOLUTION. MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE-CHE GUEVARA HAS SET THE EXAMPLE, LET US FOLLOW.
asimeng 12 years ago

So called MOYO,you are very stupid and senseless person.Read the article of Mr.Bentil well before you write shit.

So called MOYO,you are very stupid and senseless person.Read the article of Mr.Bentil well before you write shit.
kwaku appiah 12 years ago

this man must learn from ACE ANKOMA the brainy one man think tank

this man must learn from ACE ANKOMA the brainy one man think tank
mugu1 12 years ago

inner power struggle is what collaps sociaties & countries

inner power struggle is what collaps sociaties & countries
Goahead 12 years ago

IMANI and NPP are sore losers.

IMANI and NPP are sore losers.
Mari Dzata 12 years ago

Ghana is already imploded. But like the stupid Mobutu one once said "nation cannot be bankrupt!" we as human beings try this way or the other to get food. This is what leaders do not see till somebody puts on the King the inv ...
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Ghana is already imploded. But like the stupid Mobutu one once said "nation cannot be bankrupt!" we as human beings try this way or the other to get food. This is what leaders do not see till somebody puts on the King the invisible coat!
This then turns to another matter because there are so many bootlickers even outside the ruling class.
See until today I have yet to find and read a story about the "new President meeting Manufacturers, Business and Employment Class".
Now they have something called GYEEDA, long ago we have the "Labour Office" who takes care of employment and basta! Why today we have so much names only to find the youth introduce to us and "refuse collectors". Long time ago the city council pays these workers. Today the state pays care of some company? .
J. ANDERSON 12 years ago

We should take what this man is saying seriously. Let us remember what Brigadier A A Afrifa feared and prophesied their doom. He said the way they were living and handling things, a time will come when a junior rank officer w ...
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We should take what this man is saying seriously. Let us remember what Brigadier A A Afrifa feared and prophesied their doom. He said the way they were living and handling things, a time will come when a junior rank officer will rise and slaughter them. And J J Rawlings came to fulfil that prophesy. Afrifa himself and 7 other generals were slaughtered by Rawlings. Stealing politicians beware.
PHILIP LONDON 12 years ago

Are you proud of Rawlings killing our previous leaders and what good thing came out of it? Rawlings himself is the most corrupt leader ghana has ever had. Rawlings rather gave way to corruption,through his force,violence and ...
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Are you proud of Rawlings killing our previous leaders and what good thing came out of it? Rawlings himself is the most corrupt leader ghana has ever had. Rawlings rather gave way to corruption,through his force,violence and intimidation act.
The spirits of those murdered in vain during Rawlings era are fighting back,because Rawlings made some people accountable but failed to make himself accountable to Ghanaians.Hence,the problems we {Ghanaians} are facing now.Ghana fighting of corruption must start from Rawlings first otherwise no leader either NDC or NPP can seriously fight corruption.
Lantefio 12 years ago

This is a wake up call that all may really get involved to have it accomplished if not it will be worse in the future.

We better start checking the political elites with all tools in our hands so that we shall not pay dear ...
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This is a wake up call that all may really get involved to have it accomplished if not it will be worse in the future.

We better start checking the political elites with all tools in our hands so that we shall not pay dearly in the future.

Let us remember that Ghana is the only nation we have so there is the need that we do not sit down for the few to swerve us of our rights due to our foolishness. We do not have to follow party politics without be realistic with what happens.

A man will smoke his own marihuana [wee] and when arrested will be jailed many years, but a politician will smartly steal government money in millions of dollars and will walk free.

This situation raises alarm that there is something wrong with the system in which we live.
mkb 12 years ago

Kofi Wayo said this long ago but bcos it was coming from Chuck, nobody took him seriously. Politics should be made such that those who really want to serve should be entertained. Those who come to make money should not be enc ...
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Kofi Wayo said this long ago but bcos it was coming from Chuck, nobody took him seriously. Politics should be made such that those who really want to serve should be entertained. Those who come to make money should not be encouraged.
Abongo 12 years ago

Thank you very much Mr. You made my day. It is going to happen and then the politicians will learn a lesson from it.

Thank you very much Mr. You made my day. It is going to happen and then the politicians will learn a lesson from it.
A B 12 years ago

It's your family that would implode. Were u in Ghana 2000 to 2008. Ghana should burn because NPP loses elections? I don't blame you it's the fools that give u audience that are responsible . Ghana would not burn as sure as th ...
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It's your family that would implode. Were u in Ghana 2000 to 2008. Ghana should burn because NPP loses elections? I don't blame you it's the fools that give u audience that are responsible . Ghana would not burn as sure as the living God watches over it. You and Franklin the Dracula can leave the country if u can't get a better job and stop politics . If u are really qualified find a job and stop that shit tank
Kojo 12 years ago

Well said, Mr Bentil. All those who have ears need to listen and listen good to Mr Bentil. You can oppress and cheat the people for sometime. But when the downtrodden wake up and say enough is enough, then you see bloodshed, ...
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Well said, Mr Bentil. All those who have ears need to listen and listen good to Mr Bentil. You can oppress and cheat the people for sometime. But when the downtrodden wake up and say enough is enough, then you see bloodshed, and nothing can stop them. Go and read about the French revolution, the Russian revolution, and even the uprisings of South African Blacks against apartheid.

When ever I visit Ghana on holidays, I cry within my self, seeing Kaya yoyo and other able bodied youth on the streets selling biscuits and sweets in the scorching sun, instead of being in school, just because the education system does not favour them- the dropouts from JHS.What type of society are we building, a CLASS SOCIETY? If steps are not taken to address the imbalance in the society, the marginalised will rise one day, and the result will be catastrophic, I tell you. The unabated cases of armed robbery is symptomatic of our failure to intergrate our JHS and SSS dropouts with vocational skills to make them employable. And mind you, the devil finds work for the idle hand!No one is trying to be a prophet o doom! The signs are very clear on the wall. We ignore it at our own peril! Mano asi, me da mo ase
Jawatabs 12 years ago

This man speaks a lot of sense.

This man speaks a lot of sense.
Animal Farm 12 years ago

Mr Bentil, election results in Ghana are largely determined by those you referred to as "neglected and forgotten section of the society".Though the Middle Class know the issues and are more capable of selecting good leaders, ...
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Mr Bentil, election results in Ghana are largely determined by those you referred to as "neglected and forgotten section of the society".Though the Middle Class know the issues and are more capable of selecting good leaders, the lower class in our society will never listen to them.No doubt the lower class cannot distinguished between lies, propaganda and truth.They vote largely on very small handouts from politicians and tribalism.Most of them have fixed mindsets and it's difficult to get them to reason.The poor in Ghana vote to become poorer and poorer and so they don't have any reason to blame anybody for their poor living condition but themselves.
Terry 12 years ago

This is very well said. All right thinking members of society must think this way

This is very well said. All right thinking members of society must think this way
Kofi 12 years ago

You are dead right,most of the voters actually dont reason and vote on tribal lines.

You are dead right,most of the voters actually dont reason and vote on tribal lines.
Nana Frempong-Obiri 12 years ago

We are paying for our politicians' medical check-ups abroad? Let them mend the hospitals we have and use them like everybody else.
But then again, what is the point? They will always be waved through the queue to see the do ...
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We are paying for our politicians' medical check-ups abroad? Let them mend the hospitals we have and use them like everybody else.
But then again, what is the point? They will always be waved through the queue to see the doctor they went to school with ahead of others in the queue.
Am I condeming the Old School network? No, as long as we make our schools work properly for everybody and those that need vocational training can access it without the monies being siphoned off in NYEP and GYEEDA etc.
Am I advocating egalitarianism, socialism? Certainly not as long as as our political leaders who control OUR national cake have the passion to see to the sharing of the cake equitably!
FREEZE THE PAY OF POLITICIANS FOR THE NEXT 10 YEARS and enable only those with the vision and passion for our national development to get into politics.
We must intervene in this political adventurism of CREATE, SHARE AND LOOT that has bedevilled our development, or as Kofi Bentil says, we shall have an implosion!
DJAN 12 years ago

Are happy that such time will come in Ghana? Stop thinking negative things for the country and rather offer constructive ideas about how to develop the country!!!!!

Are happy that such time will come in Ghana? Stop thinking negative things for the country and rather offer constructive ideas about how to develop the country!!!!!
BOY KOFI 12 years ago

It is the whole public that has to find solution to difficult problems that they face but not the middle class.When we talk of public,it means the govt,you and I also have responsibility to help build the nation.We voted for ...
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It is the whole public that has to find solution to difficult problems that they face but not the middle class.When we talk of public,it means the govt,you and I also have responsibility to help build the nation.We voted for politicians to manage the affairs of the country.Both the govt and the opposition parties have the responsibility to manage the national resources together,in unity we stand.This has nothing to do with the middle class who are economically secured or well educated.Mr Bentil should challenge the intellectuals who studied Political Science,Law and Administration to team up and find pragmatic solutions facing the country.It is not only by demanding answers from politicians that you can solve problems.IMANI GHANA as a think thank can also put forward pragmatic policies but not just to suggest that no Minister should be sent abroad for medical reason,this is very childish.Countries are not built from the middle only but by good direction given by leaders and the people together.What Mr Bentil is trying to do is to divide Ghana into 2 classes,the rich against the poor.He is cleverly instigating the poor against the rich or the lower class against the middle class.This is a very dirty propaganda from IMANI GHANA.A good leader is the one who unifies his people for a common good but not to divide them as enemies so that one should slaugther the other.Mr Bentil,I will give you 0/100 if I have to make your thesis.Thank you.
Suhuyini 12 years ago

I hope u have not laid ur hands on some of our classified doc the Economic liberation movement ELM will demand for true accountability in there will be no turning back because we are dead but living

I hope u have not laid ur hands on some of our classified doc the Economic liberation movement ELM will demand for true accountability in there will be no turning back because we are dead but living
Animal Farm 12 years ago

Mr Bentil,again do you know that this same neglected and forgotten people in our society ,will in 2016 vote for this same politicians who are making them poorer and poorer every day

Mr Bentil,again do you know that this same neglected and forgotten people in our society ,will in 2016 vote for this same politicians who are making them poorer and poorer every day
Tula Maama 12 years ago

Society changes. What Bentil is saying will only happen if the society becomes stagnant. When Ghana had independence there were only few managers and rich people. Now measure the porportion - the richest African is a Nigerian ...
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Society changes. What Bentil is saying will only happen if the society becomes stagnant. When Ghana had independence there were only few managers and rich people. Now measure the porportion - the richest African is a Nigerian. There are so many rich Ghanaians. There is NO home in Ghana where these is no relative abroad. The poor base is not that broad to start a revolution. Mr Bentil you never seen a POOR Society. Ghana is Far Far from your implosion. JJ so called revolution wasn't GENUINE. It was a revenge one. Boakye Gyan was graduate and JJ wasn't that poor that he couldn't affort "YOK3 GARI"
Joe - Legon 12 years ago

We aren't that poor. The society will change without revolution. We complain but we haven't seen POVERTY. I come from a village and I know what I am talking about. In the village we couldn't afford TV, beer and hospital expen ...
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We aren't that poor. The society will change without revolution. We complain but we haven't seen POVERTY. I come from a village and I know what I am talking about. In the village we couldn't afford TV, beer and hospital expenses BUT we can affort three heavy meal and have orange mango and banana on top.
bala 12 years ago

he who is down fears no fall.a hungry man is an angry man .your high electrified walls can not save you so you will better wise up.June 4 gives me the chiles but tomorrow looks more terrible.The churches are helping but only ...
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he who is down fears no fall.a hungry man is an angry man .your high electrified walls can not save you so you will better wise up.June 4 gives me the chiles but tomorrow looks more terrible.The churches are helping but only for a while because it is getting even nastier there.When the land guard joins the police and the army and the university graduates find no space water will find its way.I found a space to lay mine but it is still scary out there.
mka Ltd 12 years ago

imani is a disgrace to ghana. always wit bad thoughts. jux recently i discorved d@ imani is politically affiliated. i pity its officials

imani is a disgrace to ghana. always wit bad thoughts. jux recently i discorved d@ imani is politically affiliated. i pity its officials
Nii Mensah. 12 years ago

Persons who are positioned to explain the truth are being bribed by his Excellency President John Mahama to propagate lies. We all Ghanaians with our descendants will surely pay bitterly for this some day. Do mark this on he ...
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Persons who are positioned to explain the truth are being bribed by his Excellency President John Mahama to propagate lies. We all Ghanaians with our descendants will surely pay bitterly for this some day. Do mark this on he wall.
Abba 12 years ago

THE SPIRIT OF JUNE 4TH 1979 REVOLUTION IS TOTALLY DEAD BECAUSE MAHAMA LED NDC HAS LOOTED THE COFFERS OF THE NATION. NOW IT IS OBVIOUS THAT THE BLOOD OF THOSE WHO WERE EXECUTED ARE INNOCENT.

THE SPIRIT OF JUNE 4TH 1979 REVOLUTION IS TOTALLY DEAD BECAUSE MAHAMA LED NDC HAS LOOTED THE COFFERS OF THE NATION. NOW IT IS OBVIOUS THAT THE BLOOD OF THOSE WHO WERE EXECUTED ARE INNOCENT.
Abba 12 years ago

EVEN THE OIL DESCOVERY HAS BEEN THE PERSONAL PROPERTY OF NDC CRIMINALS.

EVEN THE OIL DESCOVERY HAS BEEN THE PERSONAL PROPERTY OF NDC CRIMINALS.
MALAM TULLAH 12 years ago

YOUB ARE AN ABSOLUTE IDIOT!!

PEOPLE ARE NOT PLAYING PARTY POLITICS HERE!! BOTH THE NDC & NPP ARE CROOKS SO IF AN IDIOT LIKE YOU THINK THE LOOTING IS ONLY ON ONE SIDE, I SUGGEST YOU GET YOUR HEAD EXAMINED!!

YES THE MORE ...
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YOUB ARE AN ABSOLUTE IDIOT!!

PEOPLE ARE NOT PLAYING PARTY POLITICS HERE!! BOTH THE NDC & NPP ARE CROOKS SO IF AN IDIOT LIKE YOU THINK THE LOOTING IS ONLY ON ONE SIDE, I SUGGEST YOU GET YOUR HEAD EXAMINED!!

YES THE MORE I READ YOUR GARBAGE THE MORE I AM CONVINCED OF YOUR STUPIDITY. PEOPLE LIKE YOU SHOULD BE DISENFRANCHISED (not allowed to vote) as you are clueless!!!
AMA 12 years ago

REMEMBER THE YEAR OF GHANA AT 50? GHANA DID NOT IMPLODE THEN. TRUST ME, IT WILL NEVER IMPLODE. IT WILL ONLY IMPLODE INSIDE YOUR SHARP-TEETH MOUTH!

REMEMBER THE YEAR OF GHANA AT 50? GHANA DID NOT IMPLODE THEN. TRUST ME, IT WILL NEVER IMPLODE. IT WILL ONLY IMPLODE INSIDE YOUR SHARP-TEETH MOUTH!
Kofi 12 years ago

Before countries like Liberia and Ivory Coast became engulfed in crisis, they were peaceful countries where Ghanaians used to go. Whoever thought a time will come in Ghana when people would mount road blocks and steal from tr ...
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Before countries like Liberia and Ivory Coast became engulfed in crisis, they were peaceful countries where Ghanaians used to go. Whoever thought a time will come in Ghana when people would mount road blocks and steal from travelers in broad daylight on Ghanaian roads? Who thought thieves would attack police stations in Ghana? If you think Ghana is getting any better, think again.
Kofi Adams (Nottingham UK) 12 years ago

I am a Ghanaian leaving abroad I love my country and planning to return home soon. You have hit the nail right on the head. The middle class need to act now because the anger of the down trodden will not discriminate those wh ...
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I am a Ghanaian leaving abroad I love my country and planning to return home soon. You have hit the nail right on the head. The middle class need to act now because the anger of the down trodden will not discriminate those who have made genuine wealth from those who made their wealth from corruption. We have example from our recent history to refer to. The June 4th uprising targeted all rich people and some innocent wealthy people suffered for no wrong doing. So if the middle class bury their heads in the sand and pretend nothing is happening they will leave to regret one day. The time to act is now let come together and demand accountability from our leaders on behalf of those who haven't got the means to do so. Let put politics aside and put mother Ghana and humanity first. I was in Ghana in August and think that what you have touched on is present and a clear danger and no right thinking Ghanaian middle class should have the luxury to ignore your warning. Keep up your good work.
Me 12 years ago

What this man says is dead on and the way forward

What this man says is dead on and the way forward
David Ofosu-Appiah 12 years ago

inevitable,war between haves and have nots,storming of the bastille,dangerous times ahead.

inevitable,war between haves and have nots,storming of the bastille,dangerous times ahead.
Tetteh Nubuor 12 years ago

Mr. Kofi Bentil is a good observer and he is right. The Venezuela style government take over is imminent and long overdue. Politicians are using the democratic political dispensation to enrich themselves at the expense of the ...
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Mr. Kofi Bentil is a good observer and he is right. The Venezuela style government take over is imminent and long overdue. Politicians are using the democratic political dispensation to enrich themselves at the expense of the ordinary Ghanaian.
The situation is about to implode and it will implode where almost the political class for the last 30years will go into hiding. It is imminent.
William Anyetei 12 years ago

Are military officers in the middle class? If yes, let them lead us to demand accountability from the political class who continue to plunder our scanty resources for their selfish gain.

Are military officers in the middle class? If yes, let them lead us to demand accountability from the political class who continue to plunder our scanty resources for their selfish gain.
kwasi 12 years ago

RESPECT A MAN THAT TELL TRUTH EVEN IF IT IS NOT POPOLAR TO TALK TRUTH IN GHANA

RESPECT A MAN THAT TELL TRUTH EVEN IF IT IS NOT POPOLAR TO TALK TRUTH IN GHANA
Kway 12 years ago

Its sad when these people keep mute when one party is in power, but become reasonable and find their voice when another is in power. Its very sad. If PC Appiah Ofori, JJ Rawlings, Martin Amidu and co has said this, no one wil ...
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Its sad when these people keep mute when one party is in power, but become reasonable and find their voice when another is in power. Its very sad. If PC Appiah Ofori, JJ Rawlings, Martin Amidu and co has said this, no one will ever have a problem with it.

But IMANI has been very very very very extremely political over the years. It raises concerns. Will they do and say the same things when NPP comes back to power?

A King was killed, 40 other killed, our economy was in shambles, people were suffering, a 100 million palace was being built when the people were dying, A president told us if we're poor it because of laziness, Gh@50 funds were being mismanaged, GT was sold because economy will collapse if its not sold, a President got himself a $350,000 chain, 90% of our oil find was given off to foreign companies whilst 5% went to EO Group. Where was IMANI GHANA at this time?
BOY KOFI 12 years ago

Are you not the Vice President of IMANI GHANA,a think thank?Is that all what you have to say for your country?I am sorry for you sir,you can do better than this.Please focus on the unity and pragmatic policies and stop the di ...
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Are you not the Vice President of IMANI GHANA,a think thank?Is that all what you have to say for your country?I am sorry for you sir,you can do better than this.Please focus on the unity and pragmatic policies and stop the dirty division propaganda.There is no NPP Ghana and NDC Ghana or middle class Ghana and low class Ghana,we must fight our problems together.Wake up from your slumber Mr Bentil,this is a very cheap propaganda from IMANI GHANA.Thank you.
Old soldier 12 years ago

Ghana is suffering bcos of lack of brainy people like some of you. Idiots will still insult for them future is not a concern to them. Be encouraged to do the courageous n posterity will reward you.

Ghana is suffering bcos of lack of brainy people like some of you. Idiots will still insult for them future is not a concern to them. Be encouraged to do the courageous n posterity will reward you.
BOY KOFI 12 years ago

This guy is not brainy at all my friend,he is the vice president of IMANI GHANA.Why can't he suggest better things than trying to instigate the poor against the rich?This is sheer stupidity in my opinion,a think tank should a ...
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This guy is not brainy at all my friend,he is the vice president of IMANI GHANA.Why can't he suggest better things than trying to instigate the poor against the rich?This is sheer stupidity in my opinion,a think tank should always come out with pragmatic solutions but not rubbish.Thank you.
k. Agyei 12 years ago

foolish talk. When did he realize this?

foolish talk. When did he realize this?
k. Agyei 12 years ago

kwasea, Ghana didnt burn when your party kinpin Kufuor bought all the plots around Tetteh Quarshie interchange?

kwasea, Ghana didnt burn when your party kinpin Kufuor bought all the plots around Tetteh Quarshie interchange?
Close Observer 12 years ago

There is definitely a light at the end of the tunnel. God bless your heart for bringing this points up. You have said nothing but the truth. I believe once we begin to realize this problems and talk and act on ways to solve t ...
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There is definitely a light at the end of the tunnel. God bless your heart for bringing this points up. You have said nothing but the truth. I believe once we begin to realize this problems and talk and act on ways to solve them, life will be good for all Ghanaians. The majority ignorant and sometimes a few very foolish ones among them must be made aware that it is wrong to follow political parties (NDC/NPP) like we follow football clubs. (Hearts and Kotoko)These politicians have been hired to work for us, the people of Ghana, and it is our God given right to demand accountability from them. We pay them with our tax money, don't we? So they have no right to take what does not belong to them. They have no right to be rich overnight. (before their term ends, unless it is the legal payment they receive) The very foolish and sometimes poor who back the politician when they do wrong by comparing it to another wrong by a different politician must be discouraged through intense education on RADIO and TV that one wrong does not justify another. CORRUPTION, BRIBERY and other VICES in office is WRONG, and must never be condoned. Ghana is for all of us. If you are in politics, it does not make you more Ghanaian than those outside it or the less privileged. The Gold, oil, timber and other natural resources in Ghana belong to ALL GHANAIANS. Therefore the money that comes from the sale of these must benefit EVERY GHANAIAN; NOT JUST SOMBODY IN SUIT called POLITICIAN. Long live Ghana.
Analyst 12 years ago

There is no justification whatsoever for any form of terrorist act or for taking the law into one's hands. State security cannot stand-by for any lawless act to take place. There is freedom of expression only within the law. ...
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There is no justification whatsoever for any form of terrorist act or for taking the law into one's hands. State security cannot stand-by for any lawless act to take place. There is freedom of expression only within the law. IMANI should rather bring out constructive suggestions and not incite lawlessness.
Nobody gains in lawlessness.
Close Observer 12 years ago

You got it all wrong. The man is not inciting any violence or lawlessness. The mere fact the he painted a vivid picture of what is happening in Ghana in itself is enough solution to the numerous problems we face. We cannot so ...
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You got it all wrong. The man is not inciting any violence or lawlessness. The mere fact the he painted a vivid picture of what is happening in Ghana in itself is enough solution to the numerous problems we face. We cannot solve our problems without identifying their causes. People are digging wells for example, to end the problem of not having water in their homes. How many can afford to do that? For those who can't, how long do you think they can tolerate that nonsense. You should rather thank him for saying the truth; unless you are one of those destroying the country.
BOY KOFI 12 years ago

Mr Bentil as vice president of a "think thank" should not address a problem in this manner at all.If so,what is the use of IMANI GHANA?Now tell me why the low class should slaugther the middle class?Is that the only solution ...
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Mr Bentil as vice president of a "think thank" should not address a problem in this manner at all.If so,what is the use of IMANI GHANA?Now tell me why the low class should slaugther the middle class?Is that the only solution in his head?Is it wrong now to have a better education or becoming a bit rich to cater for yourself?Should everybody carry the public problem on his head?We have public officials who are paid to manage resources and services,majority of them are post graduates with high degrees.Some are also trained professionals from respectable institutions.What are they doing with all the knowledge they acquired from universities and so on?Bentil himself as a lawyer,can't he summons the Director of Electricity corporation for all these nonstop dumsu dumsu?If he cannot find some kind of solution to our problem then he better shut up.Thank you.
Close Observer 12 years ago

My good friend on this forum, you are also wrong with the way you are interpreting Mr. Bentil's information. I hope you don't have anything against him, because that can affect how you take his message. The gentleman as a soc ...
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My good friend on this forum, you are also wrong with the way you are interpreting Mr. Bentil's information. I hope you don't have anything against him, because that can affect how you take his message. The gentleman as a social commentator like most of us, was just pointing out what is happening in the country, and predicts that if it is not checked, those on whom the burden falls may react in a certain way. What is wrong with that. If you continue to experience constant power cut such that you can't even do your business unless you hire a generator and nobody seem to care, whiles prices for goods and this(electricity) and other services continue to rise, will you tolerate it till you die? Have you realized that those who can afford to find other alternative sources of water and electricity supply are doing so? Do you think everybody can do that? If no, why should they (those who can't) be left helpless? Think about it. This is not about any political party that you are sympathetic to, after all, they have all failed us. May Ghana be the winner.
Okponglo Guy 12 years ago

Excellent social commentator

Excellent social commentator
KOW Amisah 12 years ago

IMANI Ghana if you have a plan bring it to help solve the problem. Too much talk will not help us. Kwame Nkrumah and his friends did not only talked but acted. Sgt Ajetey and the rest acted. Rise up and act or keep you mouth ...
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IMANI Ghana if you have a plan bring it to help solve the problem. Too much talk will not help us. Kwame Nkrumah and his friends did not only talked but acted. Sgt Ajetey and the rest acted. Rise up and act or keep you mouth shut. You are making we the poor angry. I have a feeling that you will eventually join the politicians.
NKREKETE 12 years ago

The truth is always the truth. Agya Bentil speaks my heart out. He is a Prophet whose words must not be ignored. The level of intolerance in the country stemming from economic hardships the people are facing, clearly signal ...
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The truth is always the truth. Agya Bentil speaks my heart out. He is a Prophet whose words must not be ignored. The level of intolerance in the country stemming from economic hardships the people are facing, clearly signals the inevitable Sahara Uprising in Ghana. The NDC people have not the human resources to govern the country. They have sharp and sharpened teeth to pack lies for sale to the suffering people. Read the Book of Amos 6:3 (GOOD NEWS VERSION) "YOU REFUSE TO ADMIT THAT A DAY OF DISASTER IS COMING, BUT WHAT YOU DO ONLY BRINGS THAT DAY CLOSER". Surely, the people will say to HELL WITH DEMOCRACY AND ELECTIONS. The hungry man would prefer to die with the corrupt people. Agya Bentil, let the fools ignore your warning and they will live to regret one day. Mahama and the NDC have nothing to offer the country.
surely, Nana Addo is coming and RIDE NATTY RIDE. WE HAVE SOMETHING THEY CAN NEVER TAKE AWAY. THE PEOPLE WILL SPEAK AND GOD WILL HEAR THEM. THOSE WHO HAVE EARS LET THEM HEAR WHAT AGYYA BENTIL IS SAYING. AMEN!
nana kwame 12 years ago

fuck u stupid man.

fuck u stupid man.
Smart Lady 12 years ago

Where was Bentil in the late 80s and 90s? We saw this way back and fought for NPP to come to power only to come to create, loot and share. What happened to the grants and loans that came into the country? Who ever accounted t ...
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Where was Bentil in the late 80s and 90s? We saw this way back and fought for NPP to come to power only to come to create, loot and share. What happened to the grants and loans that came into the country? Who ever accounted to anybody? There were so many uncompleted projects scattered all over the country and what did they do? Scrambling for government property and converting them into private ownership. Deal with those first, at least NDC is trying.
Kofi 12 years ago

And what is your NDC doing about NPP's alleged failure to account for grants and loans? Steal some more, right?

And what is your NDC doing about NPP's alleged failure to account for grants and loans? Steal some more, right?
Brill Gbeve/Atl,ga 12 years ago

WHAT,WHICH,WHERE,WHEN AND WHO IS IMANI?A BUNCH OF UNEMPLOYED GRADUATES WANTING TO BE HEARD AND RECOGNISED?LET THE IMPLOSION COME RIGHT NOW SO THAT WE CAN DISTINGUISH THE MEN FROM WOMEN.

WHAT,WHICH,WHERE,WHEN AND WHO IS IMANI?A BUNCH OF UNEMPLOYED GRADUATES WANTING TO BE HEARD AND RECOGNISED?LET THE IMPLOSION COME RIGHT NOW SO THAT WE CAN DISTINGUISH THE MEN FROM WOMEN.
OPEN MINDED SAINT 12 years ago

FANTASTIC PIECE OF ARTICLE. KOFI THAT DAY IS CIMING SOON AND THOSE WILL BE SLAUGHTERED LIKE PNDC ERA, JUST WATCH OUT.

FANTASTIC PIECE OF ARTICLE. KOFI THAT DAY IS CIMING SOON AND THOSE WILL BE SLAUGHTERED LIKE PNDC ERA, JUST WATCH OUT.
AMA PEE 12 years ago

Well said Mr. Bentil. I've been asking myself what we the citizens can do to get those we put in charge of affairs accountable. How do we implement your great suggestions? Where do we start from?

Well said Mr. Bentil. I've been asking myself what we the citizens can do to get those we put in charge of affairs accountable. How do we implement your great suggestions? Where do we start from?
k. Agyei 12 years ago

kwaseasem brewed in npp s pot. A coup because they are in opposition, God will punish you, Evil plotters.

kwaseasem brewed in npp s pot. A coup because they are in opposition, God will punish you, Evil plotters.
KAMA,U.S.A 12 years ago

K Agyei you will continue to be poor because you lack knowledge and wisdom.Are you satisfied with the present states of Ghana?,continue to do your stupid politics.SHAME ON YOU BOOT LICKER

K Agyei you will continue to be poor because you lack knowledge and wisdom.Are you satisfied with the present states of Ghana?,continue to do your stupid politics.SHAME ON YOU BOOT LICKER
Victoria Amponsah 12 years ago

Mr. Bentil, I love you very much! you are the only wise man in Ghana. I support everything you said. Ghanaians have to wake up and hold all these people accountable.

Mr. Bentil, I love you very much! you are the only wise man in Ghana. I support everything you said. Ghanaians have to wake up and hold all these people accountable.
OKOE 12 years ago

MR. BENTIL, HAVE YOU SERIOUSLY THOUGHT OF WHAT YOU WROTE. REMEMBER RWANDA? I PRAY YOU WILL NOT FIND YOURSELF AT THE HAGUE SOMETIME TO COME. " THEY WILL MARCH ON US AND SLAUGHTER US" OH, YOU ARE A LAWYER!

MR. BENTIL, HAVE YOU SERIOUSLY THOUGHT OF WHAT YOU WROTE. REMEMBER RWANDA? I PRAY YOU WILL NOT FIND YOURSELF AT THE HAGUE SOMETIME TO COME. " THEY WILL MARCH ON US AND SLAUGHTER US" OH, YOU ARE A LAWYER!

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