NPP-USA Condemns John Mahama's Reckless Tribal Comments.

Read Article

Comments (52)

This article is closed for comments.

Read Comments Comments (52)

IARARAT USA 11 years ago

THIS IS WELL-SAID AND DONE ,MAY GOD BLESS YOU!!!!!!!!!!

THIS IS WELL-SAID AND DONE ,MAY GOD BLESS YOU!!!!!!!!!!
Abu 11 years ago

THESE FOOLS IN US WILL NOT SHUT UP THEIR ASS-HOLE-LIKE MOUTHS

THESE FOOLS IN US WILL NOT SHUT UP THEIR ASS-HOLE-LIKE MOUTHS
facts 11 years ago

Mahama will be dragged to say sorry if he will not say that at liberty. No need insulting any further. Ghanaians must learn to be gentle no matter how hard the provocations. A Ga will not go to Bole to insult Gonjas, no it ca ...
read full comment

Mahama will be dragged to say sorry if he will not say that at liberty. No need insulting any further. Ghanaians must learn to be gentle no matter how hard the provocations. A Ga will not go to Bole to insult Gonjas, no it cannot happen. To insult the Akims and now the Ashantis because they did not vote for you and NDC is very wrong. And nobody asked him to go on thank you tour.
YAW USA 11 years ago

ABU PEPENI ABOA YOU EAT COW SHIT SO YOUR MIND IS FULL OF COW SHIT... PEPENI LIKE YOU

ABU PEPENI ABOA YOU EAT COW SHIT SO YOUR MIND IS FULL OF COW SHIT... PEPENI LIKE YOU
Adinyira 11 years ago

Rat shit is the worse food.

Rat shit is the worse food.
Tijani 11 years ago

instead of you guys learning something which will benefit the country on your return to Ghana, rather you guys are there doing politics. did you guys see white guys involve themselves in politics.

instead of you guys learning something which will benefit the country on your return to Ghana, rather you guys are there doing politics. did you guys see white guys involve themselves in politics.
Alangsagre 11 years ago

Sorry for you Tijani.Yellow people are involved in politics in the USA. I think you believe idiots should be involved in politics in Ghana. Don't also Ghanaians travelled outside to learn and study politics. You need educat ...
read full comment

Sorry for you Tijani.Yellow people are involved in politics in the USA. I think you believe idiots should be involved in politics in Ghana. Don't also Ghanaians travelled outside to learn and study politics. You need education.
Adams t j 11 years ago

What is the use of these fools living in the USA calling themselves a group? all this brohaha from them is all about getting position for themselves when NPP gets in power. They careless about Ghanians. They should give us a ...
read full comment

What is the use of these fools living in the USA calling themselves a group? all this brohaha from them is all about getting position for themselves when NPP gets in power. They careless about Ghanians. They should give us a break with their corrupt selves. TWEAAAAA!!!!
NDC 2016 11 years ago

When Kennedy Agyapong made those foolish comments where were these hypocyrite....NPP is them most useless party,self centered and ego-centric party in ghana.

When Kennedy Agyapong made those foolish comments where were these hypocyrite....NPP is them most useless party,self centered and ego-centric party in ghana.
Ugly Akufu Addo 11 years ago

He is too sick because of smoking

He is too sick because of smoking

skilliony 11 years ago

Stop disgracing yourself. Yentie Obiara is tribal aabah. where are the issues to tackle. the article and the heading dont even match only tryna get some bogous attention. Mtcheew.

Stop disgracing yourself. Yentie Obiara is tribal aabah. where are the issues to tackle. the article and the heading dont even match only tryna get some bogous attention. Mtcheew.
Ugly Akufu Addo 11 years ago

Are saying now

Are saying now
M.Stein, Hamburg / Germany 11 years ago

"The corrupt NDC that has killed the once buoyant Ghanaian economy"......
When was that?

"The corrupt NDC that has killed the once buoyant Ghanaian economy"......
When was that?
jake 11 years ago

did you just returned from the moon? that is an undisputed fact. mills and kuffour economy is far better than mahama's

did you just returned from the moon? that is an undisputed fact. mills and kuffour economy is far better than mahama's
M.Stein, Hamburg / Germany 11 years ago

Sorry for the misunderstanding. I wanted to ask when ever the Ghanaian economy was buoyant ? And my timetable is going back right to the 1970th.

Sorry for the misunderstanding. I wanted to ask when ever the Ghanaian economy was buoyant ? And my timetable is going back right to the 1970th.
Eye Red @ obuasi 11 years ago

president Mahama is in power cos he was choosen by Him. Some Ghanaians should mind the way the speak.

president Mahama is in power cos he was choosen by Him. Some Ghanaians should mind the way the speak.
Corrupt Justice 11 years ago

Leave the Deceitful John D.M. alone, he shall learn an unforgettable lesson, come 2016.
His tricks have been, "I am from the north and a son of yours", "a Northern president is better than a Northern vice-president", so he s ...
read full comment

Leave the Deceitful John D.M. alone, he shall learn an unforgettable lesson, come 2016.
His tricks have been, "I am from the north and a son of yours", "a Northern president is better than a Northern vice-president", so he says to the Northerners; "I am a brother of Ibrahim, thus a nephew of yours", so he says to the Voltarians, "I am yours nephew", so he says to the Krobos, "I am your in-law", so he says to the people from the Brong Ahafo region, "I am your brother in-law and partnered the late prez Atta Mills", so he says to the people of the central region", "My veep is your in-law and I am Nkrumahist", so he says to the people of the western region, and "I am close to a prominent person from your region", so he says to the people of the Ashanti region. Yet, beyond that, he care less about the plight of the people he deceived for their votes. His only concern is looting to enrich his family members and himself, and other tribe mates and govt appointees. The ordinary Ghanaian is suffering from joblessness whiles those under pay are seriously underpaid. Oh Good Lord, when shall all these sufferings stop? Yet the party he leads including its founder is SHAMELESSLY going about making mockery about themselves that they stand for the truth, that they are social democrats,etc. whiles there is nothing in them to reflect those lies. The worst hit in terms of joblessness and job losses under their brother's administration are the people from the northern part of Ghana. John Dramani Mahama is simply a CONFIDENCE TRICKSTER.
MAHAMA MUST BE JAILED BY ALL MEANS 11 years ago

GHANA HAS BEEN RAPED BY NDC IDIOTS. WE DO NOT NEED ANY NATIONAL ECONOMIC FORUM, WE NEED A NATIONAL COURT OF JURISDICTION TO PUT MAHAMA AND HIS CABINET ON TRIAL. GHANA'S HOPELESS ECONOMIC SITUATION, TODAY, IS TOTALLY UNACCEPTA ...
read full comment

GHANA HAS BEEN RAPED BY NDC IDIOTS. WE DO NOT NEED ANY NATIONAL ECONOMIC FORUM, WE NEED A NATIONAL COURT OF JURISDICTION TO PUT MAHAMA AND HIS CABINET ON TRIAL. GHANA'S HOPELESS ECONOMIC SITUATION, TODAY, IS TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE. NDC HAS OVER THE PAST 5 YEARS PRESIDED OVER THE BIGGEST RESOURCES IN OUR HISTORY INCLUDING CRUDE OIL & STEALTH TAXES. THEY HAVE ALSO CONTRACTED THE BIGGEST LOANS IN OUR HISTORY. IF THEY HAVE NOTHING TO SHOW FOR THIS AND THE ECONOMY IS IN SHAMBLES, THEN,THEY MUST BE PROSECUTED. THEY MUST GIVE THE MONEYS BACK TO THE TREASURY. WE DO NOT NEED ANY ECONOMIC FORUM. SET UP A COURT IMMEDIATELY. IT HAPPENED IN THAILAND RECENTLY
NII 11 years ago

Useless certificateless guys out there who think they have sense. Continue to clean the bowls and the toilets and forget of that Short Akyem-dwarf President

Useless certificateless guys out there who think they have sense. Continue to clean the bowls and the toilets and forget of that Short Akyem-dwarf President
Real Black Man 11 years ago

You keep on calling people living abroad toilets cleaners and those kind. Very funny much of Ghanaians economy is heavily depending on "toilet cleaners". Have you ever met any person living in Ghana saying no to money/gift fr ...
read full comment

You keep on calling people living abroad toilets cleaners and those kind. Very funny much of Ghanaians economy is heavily depending on "toilet cleaners". Have you ever met any person living in Ghana saying no to money/gift from "toilet cleaners"? Many of you will be dead of hunger if it wasn't the aid from your relatives abroad. Despite not being toilet cleaners a lot of you are hopeless and ignorant still supporting politicians who constantly deceive you. Even some people have to be stealing or be corrupted to get food to eat. What about those at the airport begging for money when Ghanaians abroad come home. Remember, there are many in US and other parts of the world who do other things than cleaning toilets or dishes. Most of the toilets in abroad are also far cleaner than what you have access to in many Ghanaian homes. There are Ghanaians who are Doctors, Engineers, Lawyers etc. So mind your mouth next time you open it. I can say a lot but I choose to stop here.

GURUNDA 11 years ago

IT IS WHEN ONE GETS POWER THAT ONE KNOWS HIS REAL CHARACTER. ASHANTIS ARE NOW EXONERATED, LEAST TRIBALISTIC THAN SOME NORTHERNERS INCLUDING MAHAMA. NEXT TIME NORTHERNERS SHOULD KEEP QUIET.

IT IS WHEN ONE GETS POWER THAT ONE KNOWS HIS REAL CHARACTER. ASHANTIS ARE NOW EXONERATED, LEAST TRIBALISTIC THAN SOME NORTHERNERS INCLUDING MAHAMA. NEXT TIME NORTHERNERS SHOULD KEEP QUIET.
Grand mufti IMAM 11 years ago

Tijani,you are right. They are really deeply foolish guys there. You already know how they comment. These bunch of tribalisic ignorants. They can't cope with the fact that, a Papay Northerner is ruling them. A Papay of musli ...
read full comment

Tijani,you are right. They are really deeply foolish guys there. You already know how they comment. These bunch of tribalisic ignorants. They can't cope with the fact that, a Papay Northerner is ruling them. A Papay of muslim origin. Always the same nonsense from these MALIANS. Mahma go on. Allah is with you. Shame on these ignorant Asants. Ewes, Fantis, Brongs, Papay join hands together against these so called Ghanaians who are actually from MALI.
La 11 years ago

oohh, in fact...hmm, see a typical tanii having the guts to insult Akans. Lol! The whole world knows the North is a problematic location - only God understands why. I sometimes wonder if it's due to the effect of the scorchi ...
read full comment

oohh, in fact...hmm, see a typical tanii having the guts to insult Akans. Lol! The whole world knows the North is a problematic location - only God understands why. I sometimes wonder if it's due to the effect of the scorching sun over there. The Abrofo Ntafo) are no different - very strange!
K. appiah of Malaysia 11 years ago

foolish Grand mufti imam.you are saying northerners are ruling who.
The only thing you rule over in Ghana is kayaye or paa-o-paa.Northerners still carry faeces in Accra and Kumasi and you are saying ,you rule Ghana
Read the ...
read full comment

foolish Grand mufti imam.you are saying northerners are ruling who.
The only thing you rule over in Ghana is kayaye or paa-o-paa.Northerners still carry faeces in Accra and Kumasi and you are saying ,you rule Ghana
Read the history of Ghana and Asante empire well.Didnt you read social studies at the JSS. Mansa Musa of Ghana empire in ancient Mali .All Akans and Dagombas migrated from Mali including Asantes, bono,akyeam,fante,kwahu,adansi,enzima,Wasa,and so on.We all first settled at techiman and we started separating again.the rest of the northerners are fulanis .Kwame Nkrumah chose the name Ghana because of the olden days Akans(Ghana empire) in Mali.Ewes are from Togo,Ga from Nigeria,so what are u talking about .Asantes are still ruling Ghana,can't you see.mention them.language,music,business,media,movie .everybody is learning our language including you the northerners.
If inferiority complex people are in government,how can Ghana move forward.
joe sala 11 years ago

We are fed up with NPP USA said this NPP UK said that. If you really care about Ghana go back home and help with national development. Don't go and clean the white man's bottom and their toilets and think you know better.

We are fed up with NPP USA said this NPP UK said that. If you really care about Ghana go back home and help with national development. Don't go and clean the white man's bottom and their toilets and think you know better.
Real Black Man 11 years ago

What an another useless comment. Very funny much of Ghanaians economy is heavily depending on "toilet cleaners". Have you ever met any person living in Ghana saying no to money/gift from "toilet cleaners"? Many of you will be ...
read full comment

What an another useless comment. Very funny much of Ghanaians economy is heavily depending on "toilet cleaners". Have you ever met any person living in Ghana saying no to money/gift from "toilet cleaners"? Many of you will be dead of hunger if it wasn't the aid from your relatives abroad. Despite not being toilet cleaners a lot of you are hopeless and ignorant still supporting politicians who constantly deceive you. Even some people have to be stealing or be corrupted to get food to eat. What about those at the airport begging for money when Ghanaians abroad come home. Remember, there are many in US and other parts of the world who do other things than cleaning toilets or dishes. Most of the toilets in abroad are also far cleaner than what you have access to in many Ghanaian homes. There are Ghanaians who are Doctors, Engineers, Lawyers etc. If you know the number of Ghanaians who are esaping from poverty and to join others in abroad, you will be shocked. So mind your mouth next time you open it.
KWAME A. 11 years ago

PLEASE GO HOME AND HELP THE COUNTRY. PLEASE DO SO… IT WILL HELP.

PLEASE GO HOME AND HELP THE COUNTRY. PLEASE DO SO… IT WILL HELP.
UNITY IS IMPORTANT 11 years ago

PREZ MAHAMA HAS NO HATERED TOWARDS ASHANTIS JUST THAT HIS TRIBAL COMMENT WAS ONE OF HIS DUMB BEHAVIOR . MAHAMA ABANDON GHANAIANS AND CHOSEN DUBAI FOR THE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION CAN YOU IMAGINE THAT ? THAT TELLS YOU MR MAHAMA D ...
read full comment

PREZ MAHAMA HAS NO HATERED TOWARDS ASHANTIS JUST THAT HIS TRIBAL COMMENT WAS ONE OF HIS DUMB BEHAVIOR . MAHAMA ABANDON GHANAIANS AND CHOSEN DUBAI FOR THE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION CAN YOU IMAGINE THAT ? THAT TELLS YOU MR MAHAMA DOESN'T EVEN KNOW THE DIFFERENT BETWEEN BUSINESS TRIP , VACATION TRIP AND HOLIDAY TRIP .
napari 11 years ago

By the way is it not true that NPP (AKN) do not appreciate anything done by anybody except themselves? even when they are jail bound they say otherwise. From independence to date the same john bull tactics.

By the way, the ...
read full comment

By the way is it not true that NPP (AKN) do not appreciate anything done by anybody except themselves? even when they are jail bound they say otherwise. From independence to date the same john bull tactics.

By the way, these group, were they there when K. Agypepong declared war on ewes and Gas. You can write your and insults the voters and ordinary Ghanaians will have their say come 2016.

instead of you in the diaspora playing constructive nation building role, look at their comments.
napari 11 years ago

can you hear cowards from afar.

can you hear cowards from afar.

Anwar 11 years ago

Whipping up of tribal sentiments is not in the interest of any Ghanaian.For those who are at the fore front of upping the tension in the country are the very people who will be the first to abandon it to their various safe ha ...
read full comment

Whipping up of tribal sentiments is not in the interest of any Ghanaian.For those who are at the fore front of upping the tension in the country are the very people who will be the first to abandon it to their various safe havens in Europe,America and the rest of the world.
It is high time all Ghanaians Ashantis or otherwise wised up and rise against this inflammation of ethnic tension in the country.REMEMBER THE INSTIGATORS WILL ALL LEAVE YOU IN CHAOS WHEN THERE IS WAR.
A word to the wise is enough is an old-age adage that is relevant today as it was years past.
Real Black Man 11 years ago

Very good comment. I do agree with you.

Very good comment. I do agree with you.
wazirazi 11 years ago

ALL THIS IS BULLSHIT,IF YOU HAVE NOTHING GOOD TO WRITE KEEP YOUR BIG MOUTH CLOSE.

ALL THIS IS BULLSHIT,IF YOU HAVE NOTHING GOOD TO WRITE KEEP YOUR BIG MOUTH CLOSE.
Nii Nortey (NY) 11 years ago

These CLOWNS in USA continue making fool of themselves.

These CLOWNS in USA continue making fool of themselves.
GOODLOVE 11 years ago

THIS THE MOST RECKLESS ARTICLE I HAVE EVER READ ON GHANAWEB.I AM A DIE HARD NPP BUT WILL NOT CONDON WITH THIS KIND SUPPORTS.

THIS THE MOST RECKLESS ARTICLE I HAVE EVER READ ON GHANAWEB.I AM A DIE HARD NPP BUT WILL NOT CONDON WITH THIS KIND SUPPORTS.
Fosu 11 years ago

See who is talking from a ghost world. You should know better and stop this useless tribal behavior. If not you will be in the wilderness for many years to come. You see nothing wrong with the useless tribal comments of your ...
read full comment

See who is talking from a ghost world. You should know better and stop this useless tribal behavior. If not you will be in the wilderness for many years to come. You see nothing wrong with the useless tribal comments of your mentors like Nana Addo, Osla Owusu, Keneddy Agyapong, etc. and every little comment you feel offended. What do you think of yourselves? superior human beings? You keep dancing in this useless empty pride. with all your Europe and Americas you are illiterates. You better come home and contribute to build a better Ghana or shut up! You think is this kind of behavior that has made Europe and America what it is today? They used their heads well and work hard to develop the countries that you are living in and talking foolish. Nonsense!
seeMe 11 years ago

I am not sure anyone can be more tribalistic than Ashantis. They call others "inward-looking" when Ashanti tribalism is based solely on what really qualifies to be called "inward-looking". Once other non Akan tribes are out o ...
read full comment

I am not sure anyone can be more tribalistic than Ashantis. They call others "inward-looking" when Ashanti tribalism is based solely on what really qualifies to be called "inward-looking". Once other non Akan tribes are out of the question, they turn on the Fantes and Akyems. What's wrong with you all??
YAW KWAKYE KUMASI 11 years ago

IT WAS NPP PLAY THE SONG FIRST IF THEY KNOW IT IS INSULT THEY SHOULD APOLOGIZE FIRST FOOLS KUFFOUR SOLD OUR DRILLING SHIP NPP SAID HE IS A GREAT LEADER WEE NEED OUR BALANCE 3.5OO MILLION $ WHERE IS IT FOOLS IN USA KEEP ON DO ...
read full comment

IT WAS NPP PLAY THE SONG FIRST IF THEY KNOW IT IS INSULT THEY SHOULD APOLOGIZE FIRST FOOLS KUFFOUR SOLD OUR DRILLING SHIP NPP SAID HE IS A GREAT LEADER WEE NEED OUR BALANCE 3.5OO MILLION $ WHERE IS IT FOOLS IN USA KEEP ON DOING YOUR GAY AND LEAVE US ALONE
HAILLE SELASSIE 11 years ago

Mahama is highly incompetent but You have nobody to blame but the Asantehene who has sold out his people.

Mahama is highly incompetent but You have nobody to blame but the Asantehene who has sold out his people.
DDKT 11 years ago

Please get ur fact right nd stop this useless insults. ghanaians won't vote for u if u think u can go around insulting everyone in government

Please get ur fact right nd stop this useless insults. ghanaians won't vote for u if u think u can go around insulting everyone in government
Diasporan 11 years ago

There is a disconnection between the heading of the article and the article itself. The heading suggests that Mahama made tribalistic comments during his tour of the Ashanti Region. But there is no evidence of that it the a ...
read full comment

There is a disconnection between the heading of the article and the article itself. The heading suggests that Mahama made tribalistic comments during his tour of the Ashanti Region. But there is no evidence of that it the article itself. Instead, the article just deaps insults upon Mahama and the NDC. This article is confused and useless.
HAILLE SELASSIE 11 years ago

Actually what the president did is insulting to the Ashanti people. For him to insinuate that he will not listen to the people of Ashanti region is not only insulting but also very stupid. A president should be above the fr ...
read full comment

Actually what the president did is insulting to the Ashanti people. For him to insinuate that he will not listen to the people of Ashanti region is not only insulting but also very stupid. A president should be above the fray and represent everybody regardless of tribe or ethnicity.
kwasi 11 years ago

stupid fools

stupid fools
assempa 11 years ago

Blame the Ashantis for giving NDC the votes.

Blame the Ashantis for giving NDC the votes.
KK 11 years ago

First and formost, this was one of the most eloquent article read on this web page.

Mahama and his administration are probably the most incomptent government Ghana has ever had!! I'm too tired to even comment further!!! t ...
read full comment

First and formost, this was one of the most eloquent article read on this web page.

Mahama and his administration are probably the most incomptent government Ghana has ever had!! I'm too tired to even comment further!!! they must go!!
kk 11 years ago

NPP-this party is just a dangerous party. A party that that loves power so much that they would do everthing to win. Well, whilst we insult let's remember there is a bigger God, who would judge us all one day. I entreat my fe ...
read full comment

NPP-this party is just a dangerous party. A party that that loves power so much that they would do everthing to win. Well, whilst we insult let's remember there is a bigger God, who would judge us all one day. I entreat my fellow NDC members, please do not insult, put forward your ideas and let's leave everything to the bigger God. He knows best
Waa 11 years ago

That is not important, join the economic forum at Akosombo. Where is the HIPIC money? Accounts for Ghana @ 50 cost, NPP. Always criticizing someone, Ebay

That is not important, join the economic forum at Akosombo. Where is the HIPIC money? Accounts for Ghana @ 50 cost, NPP. Always criticizing someone, Ebay
ADUANABA YAW - NEW YORK 11 years ago

JOHN MAHAMA DID NOT SAY ANYTHING AGAINST ASHANTES. HE USED THE TERM KUMASI WHICH IS MADE OF ALL PEOPLE FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTRY AND EVEN FROM OUTSIDE.WE WERE IN GHANA WHEN THE ASHANTES CAME OUT WITH A SLOGAN 'YEGYE YE MAN'BU ...
read full comment

JOHN MAHAMA DID NOT SAY ANYTHING AGAINST ASHANTES. HE USED THE TERM KUMASI WHICH IS MADE OF ALL PEOPLE FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTRY AND EVEN FROM OUTSIDE.WE WERE IN GHANA WHEN THE ASHANTES CAME OUT WITH A SLOGAN 'YEGYE YE MAN'BUT GHANA IS NOT FOR THE ASHANTES. AFTER ALL WHAT MAHAMA SAID IS FAR BETTER THAN 'ALL DIE BE DIE AND WHAT KENNEDY AGYAPONG ASKED THE SLAUGHTER OF EWES AND GA'S.
TALK TRUTH 11 years ago

HE IS A DUMB ASS

HE IS A DUMB ASS
Kwame 11 years ago

whenpeople the Asantes conquered and took as slaves talk,I do not take.In short,Asante empire expanded up to Togo ,some part of ivory coast and northern part of Ghana.so who is coward ?
mass read the history of Ghana and Asa ...
read full comment

whenpeople the Asantes conquered and took as slaves talk,I do not take.In short,Asante empire expanded up to Togo ,some part of ivory coast and northern part of Ghana.so who is coward ?
mass read the history of Ghana and Asante empire
8520 11 years ago

tell every Ghanaian what mahama has done for this country since being president ignorant idiot stupid ABU

tell every Ghanaian what mahama has done for this country since being president ignorant idiot stupid ABU
adom 11 years ago

I think this is a stupid response.

In the name of politics this whole group of persons calling themselves NPP are displaying stupidity.

The last time an idiom "Many ways to kill a cat" was used in Ghana, NPP misinterpre ...
read full comment

I think this is a stupid response.

In the name of politics this whole group of persons calling themselves NPP are displaying stupidity.

The last time an idiom "Many ways to kill a cat" was used in Ghana, NPP misinterpreted it to mean Kobina Adjei was planning to murder judges. Now mahama says no matter how beatiful a chicken dances the hawk will not appreciate it. and stupid persons saying they are NPP in USA are misinterpreting it. What kind of convolute minds join this party at all. These statements make it difficult for NPP to cut with serious minds

52 Comments

Welcome,

SIGN IN

Welcome,

RESET PASSWORD

Hello,

Terms and conditions

REGISTER

NPP-USA Condemns John Mahama's Reckless Tribal Comments.

Read Comments .st0{display:none;fill:#14BDD3;} .st1{display:none;} .st2{display:inline;fill:#FC0F0F;} .st3{display:inline;fill:#FFFFFF;} .st4{display:inline;fill:none;stroke:#000000;stroke-width:6;stroke-miterlimit:10;} Comments (52)

Read Comments Comments (52)