Africa must develop hydro power – Kufuor

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capt ninepence 11 years ago

Kwame Nkrumah did a lot on our energy sector and this former president was on the saddle for a good years and yet he could not solve our energy crisis. for the first time in the history of Ghana, Ghanaians slept in darkness f ...
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Kwame Nkrumah did a lot on our energy sector and this former president was on the saddle for a good years and yet he could not solve our energy crisis. for the first time in the history of Ghana, Ghanaians slept in darkness for close to 2 years under his watch. he should please check his record before saying this to the continent of Africa for if any African will take him serious, his record at home will be checked by those Africans. he should stop disgracing us to the outside world and advise his npp supporters to stop distracting the attention of the current president who is moving heaven and earth to solve our energy problems.
FUNNY THAT 11 years ago

Who invited this bush man to the conference? This bush man certainly found his way there on his own account.Those who went there were on excursion bases not on scientific based conference.All those named as dignitries to th ...
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Who invited this bush man to the conference? This bush man certainly found his way there on his own account.Those who went there were on excursion bases not on scientific based conference.All those named as dignitries to the coference are not scientists.Kwame Nkrumah constructed Akosombo dam and his legacy afterwards is summoned to constant light offs after his removal.
Guv 11 years ago

What has he done to you for you to insult him like that? All i can say is that if you throw a ball against the wall it comes back to you. Hope others will take notice. Thank you.

What has he done to you for you to insult him like that? All i can say is that if you throw a ball against the wall it comes back to you. Hope others will take notice. Thank you.
Osei K Bonsu 11 years ago

Yes, you are right. Kronfuor Kufuor threw a ball against the wall and it is coming back to him. Serves him right. The evil that men do lives and leaves with and after them!

Yes, you are right. Kronfuor Kufuor threw a ball against the wall and it is coming back to him. Serves him right. The evil that men do lives and leaves with and after them!
ZoRRo 11 years ago

During his term in office this guy travelled to every event he was invited to, so long as it was outside the country. Now he is talking about what ?

During his term in office this guy travelled to every event he was invited to, so long as it was outside the country. Now he is talking about what ?
GHANAIAN 11 years ago

Nkrumah Started it all; Kuffuor fought to secure the funding of the BUI dam,; what did RAWLINGS do in his 18 years?

FOOL.

Nkrumah Started it all; Kuffuor fought to secure the funding of the BUI dam,; what did RAWLINGS do in his 18 years?

FOOL.
KB,LONDON 11 years ago

Kuffour had nothing to start with. Nkrumah had so much but could only construct hydroelectric dam to meet the needs of 5 million people. Kuffour constructed the BUI dam. K4 gave Ghana oil, free school feeding, metro buses, NH ...
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Kuffour had nothing to start with. Nkrumah had so much but could only construct hydroelectric dam to meet the needs of 5 million people. Kuffour constructed the BUI dam. K4 gave Ghana oil, free school feeding, metro buses, NHIS, roads, etc etc. In just 6 years NDC has managed to destroy all that which NPP left for the country. Today they contract loans for sanitary pads!
Repugnant. 11 years ago

kwasea die in your ashante prayer line imbecilic backwardness why should I debate a moron like you. "Nkrumah met only 5million people?" yet HAD the vision to build an infrastructure that has sustained the now millions of ingr ...
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kwasea die in your ashante prayer line imbecilic backwardness why should I debate a moron like you. "Nkrumah met only 5million people?" yet HAD the vision to build an infrastructure that has sustained the now millions of ingrates like you. Small minds like you must keep far from Nkrumah. Unlike you I will not add london to my moniker, I am no delivery boy. Oh yeah, sanitary pads for dysfunctional asante pussies!!
Kofi Amamlema 11 years ago

What a small brain! You gullible fool! When are you going to learn and wise up. Wake up, you fool. You have been eating too much of 'akrantie bini' grass cutter shit and 'dankwasri'-bat meat! Spend some quality time to check ...
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What a small brain! You gullible fool! When are you going to learn and wise up. Wake up, you fool. You have been eating too much of 'akrantie bini' grass cutter shit and 'dankwasri'-bat meat! Spend some quality time to check on your statement. What happened to the HYPIC money?
Jay 11 years ago

KB, you are an illiterate. If you really live in London, there are several books to read about Nkrumah and his achievement. Don't come here sounding foolish. Indeed you may be one.

KB, you are an illiterate. If you really live in London, there are several books to read about Nkrumah and his achievement. Don't come here sounding foolish. Indeed you may be one.

ELINAN 11 years ago

Most European nations have above 40,000 MW. ENGLAND ALONE HAS OVER 70,000MW.
So why export part of 40,000MW power from a country that is a size of the whole western Europe and currently with no more than 3,000MW of power?
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Most European nations have above 40,000 MW. ENGLAND ALONE HAS OVER 70,000MW.
So why export part of 40,000MW power from a country that is a size of the whole western Europe and currently with no more than 3,000MW of power?
DO WE REALLY WANT TO POWER AFRICA? Or just keep working for the interest of an over fed Europe?
And that $80 billion amount could build both the Grand Renessance in Ethiopia and the recent largest dam built in China.
ELINAN 11 years ago

And that $80 billion could build five (5) of both Grand Renaissance dam in Ethiopia and the recently built largest dam in China.
The Ethiopians are building the dam for lest than $10 Billion and the Chinese built their own ...
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And that $80 billion could build five (5) of both Grand Renaissance dam in Ethiopia and the recently built largest dam in China.
The Ethiopians are building the dam for lest than $10 Billion and the Chinese built their own super dam for $500 Million.
KAKABO 11 years ago

At least JAK is talking sense unlike those foolish professors who are advocating for nuclear power for Ghana when we cannot even manage the refuse form the Ga kenkey have ave been eating.

At least JAK is talking sense unlike those foolish professors who are advocating for nuclear power for Ghana when we cannot even manage the refuse form the Ga kenkey have ave been eating.
Guv 11 years ago

L hardly support him but he seems he has good ideas for Ghana and Africa. To be honest when he was in power he did a lot projects but his kickbacks and cronyism was his problem.

L hardly support him but he seems he has good ideas for Ghana and Africa. To be honest when he was in power he did a lot projects but his kickbacks and cronyism was his problem.
Gonzaga 11 years ago

Is this guy on drugs? Hydro-electric power is an old technology. There are numerous new and cheap energy solutions. Anyway what did he do about energy when he was in power. Building on what The most sensible person Kwame Nkru ...
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Is this guy on drugs? Hydro-electric power is an old technology. There are numerous new and cheap energy solutions. Anyway what did he do about energy when he was in power. Building on what The most sensible person Kwame Nkrumah envisions 5o years ago while destroying all what Nkrumah planned in his short term as President.
Ghanaman 11 years ago

No you are wrong. Check your facts properly. It is stills the best and safest and most reliable source of electricity generation. this is basic physics and common sense. I challenge you to show me a better one with facts

No you are wrong. Check your facts properly. It is stills the best and safest and most reliable source of electricity generation. this is basic physics and common sense. I challenge you to show me a better one with facts
Kwabena London 11 years ago

It is sad to think that it has taken all these years after Nkrumah wrote that book Africa Must Unite before any leader has accepted that Nkrumah has been on the right track for Ghana and Africa after all.

It is sad to think that it has taken all these years after Nkrumah wrote that book Africa Must Unite before any leader has accepted that Nkrumah has been on the right track for Ghana and Africa after all.
Nana Jacobu 11 years ago

Sorry to say but I think our former president should look into the future in a strategic manner.

Hydro in this time modern time? Hydro depends on water/river resource which also depends on rain. What happens in times of d ...
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Sorry to say but I think our former president should look into the future in a strategic manner.

Hydro in this time modern time? Hydro depends on water/river resource which also depends on rain. What happens in times of draught?

I think with ABUNDANT SUN SHINE in most parts of Africa, other renewal energy sources including SOLAR ENERGY will be more reliable especially so AS THE SUN COMES OUT EVERY DAY!

Can any Energy Expert advise the way forward for the use of this Gigantic US$80 Billion Project?
Nana Jacobu 11 years ago

Sorry to say but I think our former president is "Alice in Wonderland".

Hydro in this time modern time? Hydro depends on water/river resource which also depends on rain. What happens in times of draught?

I think with ...
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Sorry to say but I think our former president is "Alice in Wonderland".

Hydro in this time modern time? Hydro depends on water/river resource which also depends on rain. What happens in times of draught?

I think with ABUNDANT SUN SHINE in most parts of Africa, other renewal energy sources including SOLAR ENERGY will be more reliable especially so AS THE SUN COMES OUT EVERY DAY!

Can any Energy Expert advise the way forward for the use of this Gigantic US$80 Billion Project?
Abeeku Mensah 11 years ago

With all due respect ex-President Kufour must stick to money manipulation and leave all things requiring foresight and some level of intellect to others who can speak authoritatively. Is there anything natural than the sun an ...
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With all due respect ex-President Kufour must stick to money manipulation and leave all things requiring foresight and some level of intellect to others who can speak authoritatively. Is there anything natural than the sun and or wind at a time when water is becoming scare globally? The question Kufour and other lapdogs across Africa must ask themselves is why energy from the sun has such negative effect on human skin pigmentation or color in Africa and along nation between 30-degrees north and 30-degrees south of the equator than other locations? Or why other nations with less hours of daytime sunlight harnessing the sun's energy while those of us in Africa look to other energy sources? It is the unwise and simple-minded approach to development that helped Kufour and his bunch to conclude that selling off Ghana’s assets is the way to bring about effectiveness and efficiency in government.

ELINAN 11 years ago

Which scientific theory you pulled that one from that the sun has negative effect on black skin in Africa?
Melanin which is a blessed chemical that forms the basis of dark skinned people especially Africans, works perfectly ...
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Which scientific theory you pulled that one from that the sun has negative effect on black skin in Africa?
Melanin which is a blessed chemical that forms the basis of dark skinned people especially Africans, works perfectly with the sun that gives us vitamin D for strong bones, and the melanin is what blocks the the sun's ultravoilet (UV) rays from harming us.
The melanin gives us more spiritual awareness and intuitive, better taste, more motor electricity that makes run more than other races, sense of rhythm. Ability to build muscles is due to melanin and without the sun light, vitamin D would be impossible to activate calcium within the body and that's why those who have limited exposure to the sun are advised to get vitamin D supplements, but the catch is as too much exposure in the sun bad for those who have less melanin unless they put on sun screen for protection from the sun's harsh ultraviolet,Africans do not need any protection as the melanin acts as a blocker or deflects the bad side of sun and allows only its healing effects to penetrate.
papillon 11 years ago

Prevailing global weather patterns doesn't make it feasible. The political climate in that region is too dangerous to sustain any serious project of this kind. Typical fantasy project to line the pockets of greedy politicians ...
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Prevailing global weather patterns doesn't make it feasible. The political climate in that region is too dangerous to sustain any serious project of this kind. Typical fantasy project to line the pockets of greedy politicians and their foreign collaborators.
Dr 11 years ago

Sorry Mr President
I think you got it all wrong.What is happening to your BUi dam.It cannot run at full capacity because of lack of rain. Please Hydro in this modern time? What happens in times of draught?

I think other ...
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Sorry Mr President
I think you got it all wrong.What is happening to your BUi dam.It cannot run at full capacity because of lack of rain. Please Hydro in this modern time? What happens in times of draught?

I think other renewable energy sources especially solar will be more sustainable.
JAK 11 years ago

YOU SEE HOW VISIONARY THAT GREAT MAN NKRUMAH WAS,HE PROPOSED THIS PROJECT LONG BEFORE HE WAS OVERTHROWN BY USELESS GUYS IN GHANA FOR THEIR SELFISH INTEREST AND THEY ARE NOW MAKING IT LOOK AS IF IT IS THEIR IDEAS.HYPOCRITES IN ...
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YOU SEE HOW VISIONARY THAT GREAT MAN NKRUMAH WAS,HE PROPOSED THIS PROJECT LONG BEFORE HE WAS OVERTHROWN BY USELESS GUYS IN GHANA FOR THEIR SELFISH INTEREST AND THEY ARE NOW MAKING IT LOOK AS IF IT IS THEIR IDEAS.HYPOCRITES INDEED.
Repugnant. 11 years ago

For these anansem prayer line ashantes the least said the better! Look at what is happening to the Blackstars under Akwasi Appiah and what Ghana became under Akwasi Amankwa Afrifa after their useless evil intentions. Ooh Lord ...
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For these anansem prayer line ashantes the least said the better! Look at what is happening to the Blackstars under Akwasi Appiah and what Ghana became under Akwasi Amankwa Afrifa after their useless evil intentions. Ooh Lord hypocrites indeed! Yet again, will the devil kuffuor love even God for free?
liv 11 years ago

The dam was not Nkrumah's idea. it was conceived by Albert Kitson in 1915

The dam was not Nkrumah's idea. it was conceived by Albert Kitson in 1915
military man 11 years ago

But it was the great man who turned the idea into reality.
Before then, it was just a dream and he made the dream come to life even though he was brutally and unfairly criticized at the time.

Give due where it is deserv ...
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But it was the great man who turned the idea into reality.
Before then, it was just a dream and he made the dream come to life even though he was brutally and unfairly criticized at the time.

Give due where it is deserved, Lady.
Jeff, UK 11 years ago

This guy is an old fashioned thinker. He is still thinking of hydro power when the almighty Bui has not solved the problems of power in GH. Who told him it is the cheapest source of power, anyway?

This guy is an old fashioned thinker. He is still thinking of hydro power when the almighty Bui has not solved the problems of power in GH. Who told him it is the cheapest source of power, anyway?
HE'S NOT AFFRAID 11 years ago

AFRICA MUST DEVELOP HYDRO POWER-KUFOUR

AFRICA MUST DEVELOP HYDRO POWER-KUFOUR
KELLY MAN(NY) 11 years ago

I WILL CONTINUE TO SAY THIS UNTIL I'M BLUE IN THE FACE-TROPICAL AFRICAN COUNTRIES MUST STRIVE FOR SOLAR ENERGY USE.TRAIN STUDENTS AS EARLY AS SECONDARY SCHOOL LEVEL IN THE KNOWLEDGE OF HARNESSING SOLAR ENERGY. TEACH THEM HOW ...
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I WILL CONTINUE TO SAY THIS UNTIL I'M BLUE IN THE FACE-TROPICAL AFRICAN COUNTRIES MUST STRIVE FOR SOLAR ENERGY USE.TRAIN STUDENTS AS EARLY AS SECONDARY SCHOOL LEVEL IN THE KNOWLEDGE OF HARNESSING SOLAR ENERGY. TEACH THEM HOW TO BUILD SOLAR PANELS. THE SUN SHINES SO MUCH IN OUR HEMISPHERE. WHY AREN'T WE MAKING GOOD USE OF IT?

Flowerman 11 years ago

Good idea but SOLAR energy is still better

Good idea but SOLAR energy is still better
Barimaba 11 years ago

Three Gorges Dam and the One in Brazil are examples of President Kuffour statement.

Three Gorges Dam and the One in Brazil are examples of President Kuffour statement.
Kwame Kyeremeng 11 years ago

Rhetoric, only good at empty talk as usual. What did you do on this matter when you were the head of our country besides looting the coffers, emptying the left over cedis as a result of redenomination, selling our drilling sh ...
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Rhetoric, only good at empty talk as usual. What did you do on this matter when you were the head of our country besides looting the coffers, emptying the left over cedis as a result of redenomination, selling our drilling ship, Ghana Tel, Ghana Airways, honouring yourself in gold chain, always on board the airlines on trips to countries outside Ghana for your leisure and pleasure. What was your contribution to electricity, water and basic health concerns in Ghana etc?. Now Kronfuor Kufuor has the nerves to lecture Ghanaians on importance of hydro power. What is your energy record over the 8 years of your tenure?
Paa Joe 11 years ago

WHAT DOES HE UNDERSTAND BY CLIMATE SMART AGRICULTURE POLICIES.

DO AFRICAN COUNTRIES EVEN HAVE A WELL DEVELOPED FARMING PRACTICES IN SECURING FOOD SECURITY ON THE CONTINENT.

TIME TO ANALYSE WHAT WE TELL AT INTERNATIONAL ...
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WHAT DOES HE UNDERSTAND BY CLIMATE SMART AGRICULTURE POLICIES.

DO AFRICAN COUNTRIES EVEN HAVE A WELL DEVELOPED FARMING PRACTICES IN SECURING FOOD SECURITY ON THE CONTINENT.

TIME TO ANALYSE WHAT WE TELL AT INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL FORUMS,WORKSHOPS AND CONFERENCES.

LET US NOT TRY TO MAKE A JOKE OF OURSELVES
Chase bamuhene 11 years ago

Kuffour you are better than mahama, rawlings, mills,& addo any day

Kuffour you are better than mahama, rawlings, mills,& addo any day
James Naru 11 years ago

Why is this man trying to steal the limelight from Mahama.
When George Bush left office we haven't heard from him since then.
It is now all about Obama.
You have done your best for Ghana. Please come home and enjoy your r ...
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Why is this man trying to steal the limelight from Mahama.
When George Bush left office we haven't heard from him since then.
It is now all about Obama.
You have done your best for Ghana. Please come home and enjoy your retirement and let someone else carry on with the work
military man 11 years ago

Half of the money ear-marked for such projects always ends up the private bank accounts of corrupt and thieving African leaders.

What did you do for Ghana except sell good government enterprises to multi-nationals and get ...
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Half of the money ear-marked for such projects always ends up the private bank accounts of corrupt and thieving African leaders.

What did you do for Ghana except sell good government enterprises to multi-nationals and get your cut?

USELESS AFRICAN LEADERS. THE RICHEST CONTINENT IN THE WORLD IN TERMS OF NATURAL RESOURCES YET THE POOREST IN THE WORLD BECAUSE OF CORRUPT AND USELESS LEADERS LIKE YOU.

SHAME ON YOU ALL PAST AND PRESENT LEADERS EXCEPT KWAME NKRUMAH OF BLESSED MEMORY.
May his soul rest in peace but all of yours end up in hell for putting Africans through hell on earth!!!!!
MARCUS AMPADU 11 years ago

The energy-mix for a sustainable Africa must include the following:
1. Solar
2. Wind farms
3. Geothermal
4. Bio-fuels
5. Micro-Hydro Projects (see UNDP's Action4energy.org video)
6. Waste-To-Energy conversion systems.
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The energy-mix for a sustainable Africa must include the following:
1. Solar
2. Wind farms
3. Geothermal
4. Bio-fuels
5. Micro-Hydro Projects (see UNDP's Action4energy.org video)
6. Waste-To-Energy conversion systems.

Huge hydro-electric projects create excessive habitat loss for fauna, flora and the indigenous people who must subsist on the local plants and animals to survive

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