Arrest politicians speeding in unofficial convoys

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NII 11 years ago

ARREST AND ARREST THEM ANYTIME THEY GO AGAINTS THE LAW, GOD SAVE THIS COUNTRY

ARREST AND ARREST THEM ANYTIME THEY GO AGAINTS THE LAW, GOD SAVE THIS COUNTRY
Sethoo 11 years ago

The Regional Coordinator should come and stay in Ayimensah or Oyarifa to help us arrest John Mahama.He has been terrifying the people of these two communities bcos of their closeness to Peduase Lodge of Aburi-Akwapim.

The Regional Coordinator should come and stay in Ayimensah or Oyarifa to help us arrest John Mahama.He has been terrifying the people of these two communities bcos of their closeness to Peduase Lodge of Aburi-Akwapim.
Kofi Ata, Cambridge, UK 11 years ago

Sethoo, no one should be above the law including the President. For this reason if the permitted speed limit on the road is 60 miles per hour, then the President must comply with it. In fact, the President must set good examp ...
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Sethoo, no one should be above the law including the President. For this reason if the permitted speed limit on the road is 60 miles per hour, then the President must comply with it. In fact, the President must set good example by showing leadership in obeying the laws of the state. That is what is expected of him and required by the Constitution.

The problem in Ghana is that, the laws, rules and regulations are not enforced by the authorities and the citizens also do not comply with them. Last but not the least, politicians, the rich and powerful are above the law, are authority to themselves and unaccountable to anyone.

Here in the UK, ministers, MPs, judges and senior police officer are stopped and arrested, charged and prosecuted for breaking speed limits. In fact, a former Chief Constable of the Cambridgeshire Police resigned after he was stopped by his own (junior)police officers for over speeding. Here the law is no respecter of persons.
Yaa Nkosuo 11 years ago

Sirens on motor hearses?
Exactly, where is the corpse leaving to in a hurry if you think about it.

Sirens on motor hearses?
Exactly, where is the corpse leaving to in a hurry if you think about it.
insight to the bone 11 years ago

abuse of power , buga buga is all this mafia criminal group controlling the ndc knows

abuse of power , buga buga is all this mafia criminal group controlling the ndc knows
Ama Donkor 11 years ago

You npp ins always comments foolishly, read well before you bring your useless comment.

You npp ins always comments foolishly, read well before you bring your useless comment.
Obournana 11 years ago

The police will take bribe or the judge will take it and leave them. The poor are the ones who are always dealt with.

The police will take bribe or the judge will take it and leave them. The poor are the ones who are always dealt with.
Amegah 11 years ago

Other offenders are the private security vehicles who tout horns for other road users to give way; they should all be arrested.

Other offenders are the private security vehicles who tout horns for other road users to give way; they should all be arrested.
KWAME, BELGIUM 11 years ago

This tells that the police force or the MTU of Ghana is weak. Each and everyone must respect the traffic code.

This tells that the police force or the MTU of Ghana is weak. Each and everyone must respect the traffic code.
princewilly@ymail.com 11 years ago

A police officer attempts to stop a car for speeding and the guy gradually increases his speed until he's topping 100 mph. He eventually realizes he can't escape and finally pulls over.
The cop approaches the car and says, " ...
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A police officer attempts to stop a car for speeding and the guy gradually increases his speed until he's topping 100 mph. He eventually realizes he can't escape and finally pulls over.
The cop approaches the car and says, "It's been a long day and my tour is almost over, so if you can give me a good excuse for your behavior, I'll let you go."
The guy thinks for a few seconds and then says, "My wife ran away with a cop about a week ago. I thought you might be that officer trying to give her back!"

kofi 11 years ago

Go and advice the police and soldiers who drive like madmen on the link that runs from the airport airport through the ministry of defense to el-wak

Go and advice the police and soldiers who drive like madmen on the link that runs from the airport airport through the ministry of defense to el-wak
Ghfuo, change ur thinking 11 years ago

If these so called leaders can't set a good example.for.the rest to follow. Then what gives? Dvla must find out how other civilized societies are doing about this issue.

If these so called leaders can't set a good example.for.the rest to follow. Then what gives? Dvla must find out how other civilized societies are doing about this issue.
JAMES CONGO 11 years ago

The traffic police in South Africa do arrest government officials and politicians whenever they break the rules and regulations of the roads.No one is above the law.

The traffic police in South Africa do arrest government officials and politicians whenever they break the rules and regulations of the roads.No one is above the law.
Ato K. 11 years ago

Rules are rules and laws are laws. It looks like in Ghana we have one rule and law for the downtrodden and anotherr set for the so called 'big shot'. Ministers should be setting good examples for the citizens to follow. In a ...
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Rules are rules and laws are laws. It looks like in Ghana we have one rule and law for the downtrodden and anotherr set for the so called 'big shot'. Ministers should be setting good examples for the citizens to follow. In any case what is the essence of these convoys? Can't a minister visit a project or gop to his office escorted by a single police dispatch rider? Traffic regulations do not work in Ghana. The traffic police should educate and apprehend anyone who uses the siren for wrongful purpose. People should be made aware that it is only the emergency services who are allowed to use sirens on the roads.
ANITA DE DWARFS 11 years ago

Presidential and Vice Presidential convoys are ok, but there is everything wrong with othe politicians who put on their hazard lights and speed through traffic in wrong lanes, forcing other cars to swerve aside for them. It i ...
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Presidential and Vice Presidential convoys are ok, but there is everything wrong with othe politicians who put on their hazard lights and speed through traffic in wrong lanes, forcing other cars to swerve aside for them. It is lawless and must be stopped. If we all pu on our hazard lights and drive that way there will be nothing but confusion on our roads. Those we elect must respect the laws of the land and stop seeing themselves as gods in our midst.
kwame pannin 11 years ago

It baffles me to see in Ghana these days convoys of wedding cars with unofficial siren escorts filtering through our traffic without a care for the law. Even the convoy to bury the dead also use sirens. Why oh why Ghana. Lets ...
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It baffles me to see in Ghana these days convoys of wedding cars with unofficial siren escorts filtering through our traffic without a care for the law. Even the convoy to bury the dead also use sirens. Why oh why Ghana. Lets lead by example
sly 11 years ago

this people are not above the law arrest this arrogants

this people are not above the law arrest this arrogants
RIGHTMAN 11 years ago

Hmmmmmmmm

Hmmmmmmmm
AB 11 years ago

The incidence that concerns me is the convoy that comes in the opposite direction of traffic. They always have a dispatch rider leading the way pushing drivers to move over.

It amazes me how stupid this action is and how ...
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The incidence that concerns me is the convoy that comes in the opposite direction of traffic. They always have a dispatch rider leading the way pushing drivers to move over.

It amazes me how stupid this action is and how many innocent lives are put at risk just because some dumb politician needs to get somewhere in a hurry.

I recently noticed that an international gospel musician was being sped down one of our highways in the opposite direction of traffic and being led by a dispatch rider. He recorded it and put it up on his instagram. He was going to a radio station for an interview......

Try that nonsense in his country and see how quickly they throw your ass in jail. But we are in Ghana so its ok right?
MATIGARI 11 years ago

MR BOAKYE WELL SAID!! DEAD BODIES DO NOT HAVE TO HASTE TO THE CEMETERY JUST AS WEDDING PARTIES DO NOT NEED TO HURRY TO DIVORCE. AFTERALL, THE MORE WEEDING PARTIES HURRY TO THE CEREMONY[CHURCH], THE GREATER THE LIKELIHOOD THAT ...
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MR BOAKYE WELL SAID!! DEAD BODIES DO NOT HAVE TO HASTE TO THE CEMETERY JUST AS WEDDING PARTIES DO NOT NEED TO HURRY TO DIVORCE. AFTERALL, THE MORE WEEDING PARTIES HURRY TO THE CEREMONY[CHURCH], THE GREATER THE LIKELIHOOD THAT THE MARRIAGE WILL NOT LAST.

Kwame Angel 11 years ago

It is not only the speed; it is the circumstances. Do they even need to travel in convoys. Some of them do even when they are on private trips. Their drivers jump traffic even when their girlfriends and househelps are going s ...
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It is not only the speed; it is the circumstances. Do they even need to travel in convoys. Some of them do even when they are on private trips. Their drivers jump traffic even when their girlfriends and househelps are going shopping. Too many VIPs on Ghanaian roads.
Joe 11 years ago

I recently visited home and our drivers are increasingly becoming lawless. What is really causing the breakdown of law and order in Ghana? Everything seems to get worse and the danger is no one seems to care. Drivers, especia ...
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I recently visited home and our drivers are increasingly becoming lawless. What is really causing the breakdown of law and order in Ghana? Everything seems to get worse and the danger is no one seems to care. Drivers, especially the private owned cars always have their hazard lights on and drive carelessly as if there is some important personality on board or an emergency. Surely empty barrels make the most noise. Ghanaians are truly sick and we need mental checkup.
kpakpil 11 years ago

WHO TELLS YOU THAT THE BLACKMAN KNOWS HOW TO OBEY LAWS. WE ARE ONLY GOOD AT BREAKING THE LAW AT ALL COST, PERIOD. EVEN YOU.

WHO TELLS YOU THAT THE BLACKMAN KNOWS HOW TO OBEY LAWS. WE ARE ONLY GOOD AT BREAKING THE LAW AT ALL COST, PERIOD. EVEN YOU.
Komla 11 years ago

I agree, anyone including politicians not obeying the speed limit should be arrested, especially the polliticians, they should lead by example.

I agree, anyone including politicians not obeying the speed limit should be arrested, especially the polliticians, they should lead by example.
Nanimata 11 years ago

In obtaining a motor number, the amount is GH 91.00 on the receipt.
Breakdown:
motor examination= 2
money to the account officer= GH 105.00
inspection of forms= 10.00
Final signing by the Boss= GH 40.00
Agent= GH40.00 ...
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In obtaining a motor number, the amount is GH 91.00 on the receipt.
Breakdown:
motor examination= 2
money to the account officer= GH 105.00
inspection of forms= 10.00
Final signing by the Boss= GH 40.00
Agent= GH40.00
2+10+105+40+40=91
IS MY ANSWER CORRECT?
Yaw. ed 11 years ago

How

How
TEE 11 years ago

SO CHEAP AND INDISCIPLINE PERIOD

SO CHEAP AND INDISCIPLINE PERIOD
TEE 11 years ago

I HEAR MAHAMA AND HIS BROTHER'S NAME AND THE STEALING THESE TWO ARE DOPING GHANA

I HEAR MAHAMA AND HIS BROTHER'S NAME AND THE STEALING THESE TWO ARE DOPING GHANA
DAVE 11 years ago

Bravo someone is thinking right all politicians in Ghana thinks they are above the law aided by the motor bik riders of the police service What a shame

Bravo someone is thinking right all politicians in Ghana thinks they are above the law aided by the motor bik riders of the police service What a shame
why 11 years ago

Am happy bra kofi is enforc ing the law no matter who. Once u bring our erring politicians to book we the rest will follow. Keep it up bra kofi

Am happy bra kofi is enforc ing the law no matter who. Once u bring our erring politicians to book we the rest will follow. Keep it up bra kofi

C C 11 years ago

I think they must all follow the road and traffic regulations in order to safe live and property. leadership by example as it is said but not in Ghana.

I think they must all follow the road and traffic regulations in order to safe live and property. leadership by example as it is said but not in Ghana.

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