The cedi is currently dancing 'kpalongo' – Franklin Cudjoe

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nii 11 years ago

npp idiot

npp idiot
Yaw 11 years ago

This guy is not a critical thinker to head a think tank. Think tanks do speak like this during crisis, he is an embarrassment to Ghana

This guy is not a critical thinker to head a think tank. Think tanks do speak like this during crisis, he is an embarrassment to Ghana
Kojo Appiah, N.Y. 11 years ago

I bet he is so happy his party, the NPP, and their cohorts will be toasting to glasses of champagne for the demise of the Cedi. What a shame!

His face looks interesting; just reminds me a book I read about 20 years ago tha ...
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I bet he is so happy his party, the NPP, and their cohorts will be toasting to glasses of champagne for the demise of the Cedi. What a shame!

His face looks interesting; just reminds me a book I read about 20 years ago that described a man having the semblance of AN EMANCIPATED ORANGUTAN; MONKEY SEE MONKEY DO INDEED!
jomo king 11 years ago

Why not? When you dont pay your ssnit contributions. Your case is pending

Why not? When you dont pay your ssnit contributions. Your case is pending
Ayittey 11 years ago

They have no rational counter argument to make so they resort to insults. Ghana is on its knees. Fix the economic difficulties Ghanaian are facing, stop dodging the issues!

They have no rational counter argument to make so they resort to insults. Ghana is on its knees. Fix the economic difficulties Ghanaian are facing, stop dodging the issues!
Krikri,, 11 years ago

when NPP 'ME KWO FA NIAMA FRI CHINA' traders are changing the Dollar and keeping them in their homes like they did in 2000? Rogues

when NPP 'ME KWO FA NIAMA FRI CHINA' traders are changing the Dollar and keeping them in their homes like they did in 2000? Rogues
GHFUO, be serious & change ur MENtali 11 years ago

HOW DO YOU MAKE GH MORE ECONOMICALLY COMPETITIVE, U ASK?
A/upgrade and improve infrastructure: road systems,airports, ports, the entire infrastructure, and IT infrastructure IN GH IS LAGGING. IMAGINE THE JOBS THIS WILL CREAT ...
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HOW DO YOU MAKE GH MORE ECONOMICALLY COMPETITIVE, U ASK?
A/upgrade and improve infrastructure: road systems,airports, ports, the entire infrastructure, and IT infrastructure IN GH IS LAGGING. IMAGINE THE JOBS THIS WILL CREATE FOR ALL THESE YOUTHS?
B/R&D:research and development being carried out within GH. GOVT MUST PROVIDE R&D tax credit for all companies who OPERATE/HVE operations within GH.
C/CORPORATE TAX BREAKS TO MULTINATIONALS WHO WISH TO USE GH AS THEIR HEADQUARTERS TO DO BUSINESS. THIS WILL HELP GH REMAIN globally engaged through trade and investment ACTIVIITES.
D/OFFER MORE CASH SAVINGS INCENTIVES FOR THE PPL OF GH THRU THE BANKS, MEDIA. DO THIS THRU FINANCIAL LITERACY CAMPAIGNS, CASH SAVINGS STRATEGIES WITH INTEREST E.G TFSA, RRSP, MUTUAL FUNDS, GIC'S, STOCKS/GSX ETC
E/FACTORIES: TURN MORE RAW MATERIALS TO FINISHED GOODS FOR EXPORT. IMPORT LESS.
IF GH WANTS TO RESOLVE ITS BUDGET DEFICIT, CHANGE THE MACROECONOMIC VARIABLES OF CONSUMPTION AND SAVINGS.
STRENGHTEN COMMERCE FACTORS SURROUNDING THE ECONOMY SO THAT THEY INDIRECTLY AFFECT THE POSITIVE STRENGTH OF THE CEDI. RATHER THAN TAKING SPECIFIC CEDI REVAMP MEASURES
F/I THINK ITS TIME THE BOG AND THE MIN OF FINACE MADE THIS ILLEGAL. IF YOU ACEPT FOREIGN CURRENCY AS LEGAL TENDER IN EXCHANGE FOR GOODS OR SERVICES IN GH. YOU THE ACCEPTEE MUST BE ARRESTED AND MUST SPEND AT LEAST 3MTHS IN JAIL,PLUS A FINE OF TRIPLE THE AMOUNT OF FOREIGN EXCHANGE YOU ACCEPTED.
THIS ALONE WILL CAUSE BUSINESSES LIKE HOTELS ETC FROM ACCEPTING OR PRICING IN DOLLARS OR ANY NON GH CURRENCY. THIS INCLUDES CHURCES TOO...LOL
G/WIDEN THE TAX BASE. CANT YOU SEE WAT WESTERN NATIONS ARE DOING?
Frank Agyena-Karikari 11 years ago

If we can produce and do not sell industries, who will think about importing cheap and inferior Chinese products? We can't even make tooth picks. When you enter into an agreement with IMF to borrow to pay for wages, that is w ...
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If we can produce and do not sell industries, who will think about importing cheap and inferior Chinese products? We can't even make tooth picks. When you enter into an agreement with IMF to borrow to pay for wages, that is what we get.
KWABEE PARIS 11 years ago

SO ANYONE CRITICIZING THE GOV ECONOMIC POLICIES IS AUTOMATICALLY LABELLED NPP PARTISAN. VERY SAD GHANA NEEDS TO GROW.

SO ANYONE CRITICIZING THE GOV ECONOMIC POLICIES IS AUTOMATICALLY LABELLED NPP PARTISAN. VERY SAD GHANA NEEDS TO GROW.
vv 11 years ago

Franklin is speaking the truth now...what is the current trend facing our economy??,.

Franklin is speaking the truth now...what is the current trend facing our economy??,.

DAN 11 years ago

EVERYTIME YOU OPEN YOUR MOUTH YOU PROVE THAT GOD GAVE THE BLACKMAN A SMALL MONKEY BRAIN AND SKIN THE COLOR OF FECES TO MARK YOU FOR SALVERY TO THE WHITE AND CHINA MEN..

EVERYTIME YOU OPEN YOUR MOUTH YOU PROVE THAT GOD GAVE THE BLACKMAN A SMALL MONKEY BRAIN AND SKIN THE COLOR OF FECES TO MARK YOU FOR SALVERY TO THE WHITE AND CHINA MEN..
insight to the bone 11 years ago

the govt is incompetent in every aspect except lining their own pockets by stealing bribery and corruption . the will never succeed in doing anything right as their values and motives are perverse and corrupt

the govt is incompetent in every aspect except lining their own pockets by stealing bribery and corruption . the will never succeed in doing anything right as their values and motives are perverse and corrupt
Appletus 11 years ago

Is it some joke that is going on and some think tanks are excited? The depreciation has been as a result of several years of corruption and mismanagement.
Gives a break!

Is it some joke that is going on and some think tanks are excited? The depreciation has been as a result of several years of corruption and mismanagement.
Gives a break!
Albert 11 years ago

don't take this man serious

don't take this man serious
Kay 11 years ago

You are right!Decades of corruption is now crippling the cedi and country.Its very sad for events to go this way.Look at a country like Bahrain, Dubai and others-currency for these states have been stable against the dollar f ...
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You are right!Decades of corruption is now crippling the cedi and country.Its very sad for events to go this way.Look at a country like Bahrain, Dubai and others-currency for these states have been stable against the dollar for decades!
mensa 11 years ago

as for Franklin Cudjoe the least said about him, the better.....is he really a think tank person..

as for Franklin Cudjoe the least said about him, the better.....is he really a think tank person..
JAMREAH 11 years ago

THE CRAZY CLUELESS IMANI PEOPLE.WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN DOING SINCE NPP RULE? IF CEDI IS NOW DANCING KPANLOGO THEN IT STARTED DANCING KETE AND ADOWA FROM 2000.NOW THE RYTHM JUST CHANGE STEPS NOT THE BEATS.WE BETTER SOLVE THIS GLOB ...
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THE CRAZY CLUELESS IMANI PEOPLE.WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN DOING SINCE NPP RULE? IF CEDI IS NOW DANCING KPANLOGO THEN IT STARTED DANCING KETE AND ADOWA FROM 2000.NOW THE RYTHM JUST CHANGE STEPS NOT THE BEATS.WE BETTER SOLVE THIS GLOBAL PROBLEM IN UNITY.
SON OF MAN 11 years ago

IMANI has every opportunity to redeem itself from its selfish leaders.I think that Frackline Cudjo or what is he called? is engaged in partisan politics.IMANI Grow up from political colourasation and be serious.

IMANI has every opportunity to redeem itself from its selfish leaders.I think that Frackline Cudjo or what is he called? is engaged in partisan politics.IMANI Grow up from political colourasation and be serious.
AGYABA 11 years ago

THIS WRITER CALLED SON OF MAN CANT EVEN KEEP RECORDS OF EVENTS. THE NPP WAS NOT IN POWER IN 2000. THE CEDI WAS STILL DANCING KPALONGO AND BOBORBOR THAT TIME. THE NPP STABILISED IT FROM 2001 TO 2008 AND THE CEDIS HAD THE OPPOR ...
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THIS WRITER CALLED SON OF MAN CANT EVEN KEEP RECORDS OF EVENTS. THE NPP WAS NOT IN POWER IN 2000. THE CEDI WAS STILL DANCING KPALONGO AND BOBORBOR THAT TIME. THE NPP STABILISED IT FROM 2001 TO 2008 AND THE CEDIS HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO DANCE THE ROYAL DANCE OF KETEY AND ADOWA. THEY LEFT THE COUNTRY A MIDDLE LEVEL INCOME AND HANDED IT OVER TO THE NDC IN 07 JAN 2009. FROM THAT TIME TO DATE, PROPAGANDA HAS SENT THE CEDI BACK DANCING BORBORBO SO PEOPLE SHOULD SPEAK THE FACTS AND STOP THIS UNEDUCATED ANALYSIS. THEY CAN DO SO WHEN THEY MEET THEIR ILLITRATE FOOT SOLDIERS.
KOFI GHANA 11 years ago

How on earth as a state in this global economy could you send unqualified ministers and their student deputies to go and negotiate on behalf of The State Ghana
Will they be able to negotiate for value for money as per their ...
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How on earth as a state in this global economy could you send unqualified ministers and their student deputies to go and negotiate on behalf of The State Ghana
Will they be able to negotiate for value for money as per their experience?
Negotiations should at all times be based on the common good for the people of Ghana but not on the stupid ideologies of national democratic party with their Gyeeda modules or depending on the world bank
The NDC ideas are not related to the people on the ground as they are not looking at the realities
Parliamentary representation does not matter anymore as it is in the merchant bank saga and executive power is now getting capricious and selfish as the president is now a coach whose job is to hire and fire as in the case of the Poor Vickie Leaks Saga without any transparency

AGYABA 11 years ago

IF YOU HAVE A PRESIDENT WHO CAN TROT ON A TARMAC, BECAUSE HE WAS TOLD TO DO SO AND HIS SUCCESSOR WHO WILL ATTEND CHILDREN'S PARTY AND DANCE AZONTO, WHAT DO YOU EXPECT YOUR CURRENCY TO DO? TO DANCE KETEY OR ADOWA? THESE ARE EX ...
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IF YOU HAVE A PRESIDENT WHO CAN TROT ON A TARMAC, BECAUSE HE WAS TOLD TO DO SO AND HIS SUCCESSOR WHO WILL ATTEND CHILDREN'S PARTY AND DANCE AZONTO, WHAT DO YOU EXPECT YOUR CURRENCY TO DO? TO DANCE KETEY OR ADOWA? THESE ARE EXPENSIVE DANCES FOR THE POUND, DOLLARS AND KINGS AND QUEENS. THE CEDI CAN ONLY DANCE BORBORBO AND KPALONGO. THE KNEE JERKED APPROACH BY THE CENTRA BANK WILL ONLY CREAT AN ARBITRAGE OPPORTUNITY FOR INVESTORS RATHER TO CASH IN AND DESTROY THE CEDI FURTHER.THE GOV'T SHOULD LET HIS MINISTERS WHO INSULTED DR BAWUMIA TO GO AND APPOLOGISE SO THAT THE DR WILL SHOW THE WAY WITH BRAINS LIKE DR OSEI AKOTO AND MR OSAFO MARFO.
abu okyeman KIBI 11 years ago

THANK YOU ,. WE NEED DR. DR. BAWUMIAH IN GHANAS ECONOMY FOR ATLEAST SIX MONTHS REALESED FROM NANA ADDO AND NPP.

THANK YOU ,. WE NEED DR. DR. BAWUMIAH IN GHANAS ECONOMY FOR ATLEAST SIX MONTHS REALESED FROM NANA ADDO AND NPP.
Tango 11 years ago

You actually sound like a joker. ,Heading such a professional institution, one would have thought that you would choose your words carefully. This confirms you are more of a pplotician.

You actually sound like a joker. ,Heading such a professional institution, one would have thought that you would choose your words carefully. This confirms you are more of a pplotician.
agyeiwaa 11 years ago

True, franklin cudjoe, you must talk like a proffessional. Why did IMANI not advise countrymen to stop changing the dollar to impert everything from pencils, used underwear, rice, oil, chewing gum, infact everything from the ...
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True, franklin cudjoe, you must talk like a proffessional. Why did IMANI not advise countrymen to stop changing the dollar to impert everything from pencils, used underwear, rice, oil, chewing gum, infact everything from the East, in the name of business, our women change the cedi to go t china taiwan korea etc,etc. Why did IMANI not caution that the cedi would suffer in the long term. The BOG is trying to save the situation and you, frnklin, a supposed professional, you make a joke of your national cirrency. If you cant help then at least keep quiet for others to think. OK?
Lawrence. 11 years ago

I ma sorry for those who are dishing out their money to you a very stupid and extra large mouth! You called yourself a Think-Tank. Only in this country would a political affiliate group be known as such.Foolish idiot! A pig!

I ma sorry for those who are dishing out their money to you a very stupid and extra large mouth! You called yourself a Think-Tank. Only in this country would a political affiliate group be known as such.Foolish idiot! A pig!
Dan Buduh 11 years ago

Dear Franklin this is no news. This is what is happening. Tell Ghanaians your proposed solutions.

Thank you.

Dear Franklin this is no news. This is what is happening. Tell Ghanaians your proposed solutions.

Thank you.
KOFI GHANA 11 years ago

ADOLF HITLER USED PROPAGANDA TO START KILLING THE GERMAN JEWS
WE MUST BE VERY CAREFUL WITH THE PARTY LINE POLITICS TAKEN SHAPE IN GHANA AT THE MOMENT
ALL OF GHANA INCLUDING THE NDC LIBERALS MUST WALE UP TO DISMANTLE THIS ID ...
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ADOLF HITLER USED PROPAGANDA TO START KILLING THE GERMAN JEWS
WE MUST BE VERY CAREFUL WITH THE PARTY LINE POLITICS TAKEN SHAPE IN GHANA AT THE MOMENT
ALL OF GHANA INCLUDING THE NDC LIBERALS MUST WALE UP TO DISMANTLE THIS IDIOT CALLED PROPAGANDA
THESE DAYS OUR PARTY POLITICAL DEBATES ARE NO MORE BASED ON ISSUES BUT PROPAGANDA
LET US FIND EVERY LEGITIMATE IDEAS TO PUSH THAT MOTION OF NO CONFIDENCE IN PARLIAMENT
LET US RESIST EVERY COMMAND AND CONTROL SYSTEM OF GOVERNANCE IN ALL OUR PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS AND THE CHURCHES
THIS IS THE MODUS OPERANDI OF THE NDC AND THE WOYOME-GYEEDA-ISOPHOTONE-CP ETC SAGA
THE NPP IS DOING VERY WELL IN OPPOSITION
LET US LEARN THEIR THEORIES ON COMPETITIVE DEMOCRACY
LIKE PETITION TO THE SUPREME COURT ON THE STEALING OF OUR SOVEREIGN RIGHTS
SERIES OF WARNINGS ON THE HUGE LOANS TAKEN BY THE INCOMPETENT NDC ADMINISTRATION.ETC
Oheneba yaw 11 years ago

When educated people like Cudjoe is not able to think global,then God bless Ghana.I am at a shock listening to Cudjoe crying across the floor.Cudjoe thinks the world is flat and the Ghanaian cedi is Usain Bolt.Meanwhile all ...
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When educated people like Cudjoe is not able to think global,then God bless Ghana.I am at a shock listening to Cudjoe crying across the floor.Cudjoe thinks the world is flat and the Ghanaian cedi is Usain Bolt.Meanwhile all currencies of emerging economies are facing south.Cudjoe has lost all respect by playing the village headmaster.
john ansah 11 years ago

well if the government has initiated and implemented economic policies that you think has failed then tell us what the government should actually do to resolve the problem????????????

well if the government has initiated and implemented economic policies that you think has failed then tell us what the government should actually do to resolve the problem????????????
AGYAAKU 11 years ago

This man's statements and posture exposes him for what he is and stands for. As a leader of a Think Tank who should be worried about the state of the country's economy is rather jubilant. Mind you Mr. Cudjoe, if you were to ...
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This man's statements and posture exposes him for what he is and stands for. As a leader of a Think Tank who should be worried about the state of the country's economy is rather jubilant. Mind you Mr. Cudjoe, if you were to be as objective as a proper THINK TANK ought to be, you wouldn't be taking this stand and more or less jubilate as your deminuor shows. Ghana is going to come out of this condition very soon to your shame. We should never allow our political preferences over cloud our objectivity to such shameful levels.

kk 11 years ago

Cudjoe's comments should have outlined the lessons he refers to.

Cudjoe's comments should have outlined the lessons he refers to.
Johnny USA 11 years ago

BUSS MAN .

BUSS MAN .
Ayuba 11 years ago

Franklin Cudjoe claimed to be a think tank, instead of him proving to us that he is really a think tank by coming out with solutions to cedi depreciation he is talking about "kpalongo”. Think tank indeed. THE BIG QUESTION ...
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Franklin Cudjoe claimed to be a think tank, instead of him proving to us that he is really a think tank by coming out with solutions to cedi depreciation he is talking about "kpalongo”. Think tank indeed. THE BIG QUESTION IS , DOES FRANKLIN CUDJOE LOVES GHANA AS A COUNTRY ?
Why can’t we as Ghanaians stop partisan politics with National issues?
Please come again Franklin Cudjoe.
Pepeni1pepeni 2 mosi1 &privat jet 11 years ago

Cudjo you said it all you should have add aqwadza too these lazy ministers sleep 24/7and all they no is create loot and share. Naniama your best is to do propaganda that's all. As bawumia said you can do propaganda bt figures ...
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Cudjo you said it all you should have add aqwadza too these lazy ministers sleep 24/7and all they no is create loot and share. Naniama your best is to do propaganda that's all. As bawumia said you can do propaganda bt figures ll exposé you. Tax tax tax bt we are not seeing any thing?
ATOOOO 11 years ago

Who is saying this? Franklin? I cant believe this. It is becoming clearer. It is said that a leopard cannot shed its spots.

Who is saying this? Franklin? I cant believe this. It is becoming clearer. It is said that a leopard cannot shed its spots.
princewilly@ymail.com 11 years ago

CARDINAL ARTS COUNCIL.

THE BLIND DRUMMERS ARE DANCING KPALOGO.
AS THEY PREPARE AND TASTE AKONFEM FOR EXPORT.
SUDDENLY THE BUILDINGS AT ADJEI KODJO ARE BEING DEMOLISHED.
KABOOM,KABOOM,HELL BROKE LOOSE.
THE BLIND PILOTS ...
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CARDINAL ARTS COUNCIL.

THE BLIND DRUMMERS ARE DANCING KPALOGO.
AS THEY PREPARE AND TASTE AKONFEM FOR EXPORT.
SUDDENLY THE BUILDINGS AT ADJEI KODJO ARE BEING DEMOLISHED.
KABOOM,KABOOM,HELL BROKE LOOSE.
THE BLIND PILOTS COULD NOT FLY BECAUSE THE FLAGSTAFF HOUSE PUT THEM ON HOLD.
BEING BORED THE BLIND PILOTS USE THE HAND GLIDER,THE HAND GLIDER HITS THE POWER GRILL.
EVERYTHING BREAKS DOWN ALL AKONFEM ON THE LOOSE.
CRIME IS EVERYWHERE AS ALL THE PASTORS
BLAME IT ON THE EVIL SPIRITS.
YOUR DAD GETS HIT IN THE STOMACH FOR A DOLLAR ACCOUNT OF EXPORTED AKONFEM SOUP.
DONT LET YOUR DAD GET HIT IN THE STOMACH FOR A CAN OF EXPORTED AKONFEM SOUP.
BUY GHANA MANUFACTURED AKONFEM SOUP AND DIAL THE FLAGSTAFF HOUSE.
CHOOBOI,CHOOBOI,CHOOBOI.
Frank, Aryiku 11 years ago

IRRESPONSIBLE FOOL!!. INSTEAD OF COMING OUT WITH A CONSTRUCTIVE FORMULA IN DEALING WITH THE NATIONAL PROBLEM FRANK CUDJOE RATHER FINDS THE SITUATION AMUSING AND TAKING THE MICKY AND ENJOYING IN THE PREDICAMENTS OF GHANAIANS. ...
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IRRESPONSIBLE FOOL!!. INSTEAD OF COMING OUT WITH A CONSTRUCTIVE FORMULA IN DEALING WITH THE NATIONAL PROBLEM FRANK CUDJOE RATHER FINDS THE SITUATION AMUSING AND TAKING THE MICKY AND ENJOYING IN THE PREDICAMENTS OF GHANAIANS. THE FOOL DOES NOT KNOW THAT THE UNSTABLE CEDI IS A GHANIAN PROBLEM AND NOT THE PRESIDENT'S PROEBLEM. FOOLS WILL NEVER LEARN AND NEVER THINK DEEP!!!
kofi 11 years ago

talk talk, go pay the ssnit contribution of your workers

talk talk, go pay the ssnit contribution of your workers
DusTY-FooT-pHiloSophER 11 years ago

Your true colour is now bare before all.

Your true colour is now bare before all.
Tsatsebi 11 years ago

It is easy to criticise!! What would you do if you were in charge? What do you suggest should be done to halt the slide of the Cedi? We are waiting for your solution!!

It is easy to criticise!! What would you do if you were in charge? What do you suggest should be done to halt the slide of the Cedi? We are waiting for your solution!!
Sefadzi 11 years ago

Point of correction. The cedi can never dance Kpalongo but is rather dancing Damba.

Point of correction. The cedi can never dance Kpalongo but is rather dancing Damba.

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