Reducing poverty will keep girls in school – Otiko Djabah

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Zoobie-Zoobie 11 years ago

NDC and NPP are visionary bankrupt... no vision, no clue, no plan just empty talk

NDC and NPP are visionary bankrupt... no vision, no clue, no plan just empty talk
Whatever 11 years ago

Doesn't Otiko Djabah with her ability to see evil spirits inside her party know what poverty is? A girl who can't afford to buy a sanitary pad every month is like that because girls are poor

Doesn't Otiko Djabah with her ability to see evil spirits inside her party know what poverty is? A girl who can't afford to buy a sanitary pad every month is like that because girls are poor
Salifu 11 years ago

Fools!!! Why not supply PANTIES in addition to the SANITARY PADS. LOAN FOR PADS? How long are you going to sustain such a program. Oh AMA GHANA!! It seems all RIVERS ARE FLOWING UPSTREAM.

Fools!!! Why not supply PANTIES in addition to the SANITARY PADS. LOAN FOR PADS? How long are you going to sustain such a program. Oh AMA GHANA!! It seems all RIVERS ARE FLOWING UPSTREAM.
PRINCE KWASI ADADE 11 years ago

HELPLESSNESS, HOPELESSNESS & FEELING OF DESPONDENCY HAVE GRIPPED MANY IN GHANA TODAY.
GHANA HAS BEEN RAPED BY THESE NDC IDIOTS. WE DO NOT NEED ANY NATIONAL ECONOMIC FORUM, WE NEED A NATIONAL COURT OF JURISDICTION TO PUT MAHA ...
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HELPLESSNESS, HOPELESSNESS & FEELING OF DESPONDENCY HAVE GRIPPED MANY IN GHANA TODAY.
GHANA HAS BEEN RAPED BY THESE 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, PRIME MINISTER YINGLUCK SHINAWATRA WAS REMOVED BY THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT FOR ABUSING POWER. LOOK AT GHANA, EMBRAER PLANE SCANDAL, STX KOREA, US$20 BILLION NDC PARTY HQ., US$4 MILLION JUDGEMENT DEBT PAYMENT TO MRS. RAWLINGS, SUBAH, GYEEDA, WOYOMI, ISOFOTON, WATERVILLE, AFRICA AUTOMOBILE, CP, SADA, FORTIZ/MERCHANT BANK, AKONFEM AND A HOST OF OTHER DODGY JUDGEMENT DEBT PAYMENTS. BUYING VOTES WITH CASH, LAND CRUISERS & LAPTOPS JUST TO WIN ELECTIONS. WHY NDC?????? WHY??? OUR SUPREME COURT COULD NOT HELP BUT DESCRIBED IT AS "ALLIANCE TO CREATE, LOOT AND SHARE" WHAT A SHAME? ?? AND YOU CALLING GHANAIANS TO A WASTEFUL ECONOMIC FORUM. NDC, THE MONEY IS WITH YOU, GIVE IT BACK TO GHANA. NPP, I SALUTE YOUR COURAGE FOR NOT ATTENDING. NPP REMAIN SMART AND VIGILANT!!!!
Haaba!! 11 years ago

It is unheard of. It has never happened anywhere in the world. No government on this planet has ever supplied sanitary pads to its school girls, talk less of seeking foreign loan to supply school girls with sanitory pads. Not ...
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It is unheard of. It has never happened anywhere in the world. No government on this planet has ever supplied sanitary pads to its school girls, talk less of seeking foreign loan to supply school girls with sanitory pads. Not even in America, Japan, China, Germany ,Canada, and all other developed countries has this craziness happened. WOW!! what a government and what a country. A world Record indeed.
FAWONSA BEWO 11 years ago

This is the dummest story ever heard in the whole wide world. Mr. President what makes you think providing mensural pad could alleviate the problem of massive female drop outs from school? Have you asked your self any sensibl ...
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This is the dummest story ever heard in the whole wide world. Mr. President what makes you think providing mensural pad could alleviate the problem of massive female drop outs from school? Have you asked your self any sensible question lately? the whole country as a whole is financially crippled not pads. How about parents not getting paid, workers being laid off these are some of the reasons not stupid pad..what the fuck is happening in Ghana? a president who is visionless, clueless you name it,can even have their citizen enjoy basic amenities like water, electricity and common food. this idiot must be burnt alive cos he is a waste in society.
gretchy 11 years ago

OMG is it true?How about changing the system where workers are paid weekly or fortnightly like civilized country's.So much easier to budget out ur so called wages which is also a pittance in Ghana.I think Mahama and his team ...
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OMG is it true?How about changing the system where workers are paid weekly or fortnightly like civilized country's.So much easier to budget out ur so called wages which is also a pittance in Ghana.I think Mahama and his team needs a tampax in their mouth to keep all that dribble spewing out hahahahaa
OBUOR! 11 years ago

What did Otiko ever research in her miserable life? How to satisfy men in bed? Has she ever researched how her father got her ill-gotten wealth? I mean the money her father (Henry Djabah) stole during Nkrumah's dethronement! ...
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What did Otiko ever research in her miserable life? How to satisfy men in bed? Has she ever researched how her father got her ill-gotten wealth? I mean the money her father (Henry Djabah) stole during Nkrumah's dethronement! Has she ever researched why her Krobo women sell their cunt in Abidjan?
Listen Otiko! There're a lot of things you can do to help your people than drooling your mouth like a fool!
Akom 11 years ago

A 3rd class lower researcher!

A 3rd class lower researcher!
Don Blunt 11 years ago

Where did you leave the issue being discussed?
Do you know they're discussing the IMF loan to buy sanitary pads for "NDC" school girls?

Your comment here is comparable to stinking rubbish

Where did you leave the issue being discussed?
Do you know they're discussing the IMF loan to buy sanitary pads for "NDC" school girls?

Your comment here is comparable to stinking rubbish

BULAALAH 11 years ago

Never heard of? You probably need a little education. FREE MATERNITY CARE didn't offend husbands? Otiko need a brain transplant.

Never heard of? You probably need a little education. FREE MATERNITY CARE didn't offend husbands? Otiko need a brain transplant.
Joemens 11 years ago

Bulaalah is miserable soul

Bulaalah is miserable soul
Humanity 11 years ago

You know, I believe the main reason the Incumbent Gov't, is supplying Sanitary pads, is to gain VOTERS in 2016 (Cynical...)
Majority of the rural good folk, due to abject poverty and poor education...would remember a Gov't t ...
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You know, I believe the main reason the Incumbent Gov't, is supplying Sanitary pads, is to gain VOTERS in 2016 (Cynical...)
Majority of the rural good folk, due to abject poverty and poor education...would remember a Gov't that supplied them with free Sanitary Pads, and conversely VOTE FOR THEM...ONE HAS TO PITY THE AFRICAN....
KB,LONDON 11 years ago

I though a government will be concerned with finding solutions to big economic problems facing the country. SANITARY PADS? A whole government signing a loan to buy sanitary pads? What about toilet rolls, food and other provis ...
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I though a government will be concerned with finding solutions to big economic problems facing the country. SANITARY PADS? A whole government signing a loan to buy sanitary pads? What about toilet rolls, food and other provisions? Provide ready market for farming products. Add value to our agricultural produce and increase exports.
Kaw Ansah 11 years ago

Yes Kenya is also doing the same with the help of the world bank. If it was proposed by the NPP that will be okay. Djabah what then is the school feeding progamme. Ghanaians allow politics to cloud teir sense of reasoning.

Yes Kenya is also doing the same with the help of the world bank. If it was proposed by the NPP that will be okay. Djabah what then is the school feeding progamme. Ghanaians allow politics to cloud teir sense of reasoning.
Suzan 11 years ago

Otiko is right on point. School feeding is a standard practice all over the world. Giving pads is a discreet one and it goes with health education, it is not a whole sale exercise aimed at siphoning money through procurement.

Otiko is right on point. School feeding is a standard practice all over the world. Giving pads is a discreet one and it goes with health education, it is not a whole sale exercise aimed at siphoning money through procurement.
Yaw 11 years ago

Thy can use toilet roll and go to school but they can't go to school hungry

Thy can use toilet roll and go to school but they can't go to school hungry
moyo 11 years ago

this is simply not a clever suggestion by the NPP's Otiko. Sometimes, it is better to keep your mouth shut than to make a stupid assertion like that. Govt has a responsibility to provide for the health needs of these girls if ...
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this is simply not a clever suggestion by the NPP's Otiko. Sometimes, it is better to keep your mouth shut than to make a stupid assertion like that. Govt has a responsibility to provide for the health needs of these girls if parents cannot afford. It seems the first time but the decision good if the distribution will be done fairly.
RICHIE 11 years ago

IN THIS AGE OF CONTRACEPTION, ANY PARENT WHO GOES FUCKING AROUND SHOULD BE MADE TO FACE SQUARELY THE CONSEQUENCIES OF PARENTHOOD.

IF YOU CANNOT FATHER OR MOTHER A CHILD RESPONSIBLY, ABSTAIN FROM SEX OR USE CONTRACEPTIVES.

IN THIS AGE OF CONTRACEPTION, ANY PARENT WHO GOES FUCKING AROUND SHOULD BE MADE TO FACE SQUARELY THE CONSEQUENCIES OF PARENTHOOD.

IF YOU CANNOT FATHER OR MOTHER A CHILD RESPONSIBLY, ABSTAIN FROM SEX OR USE CONTRACEPTIVES.
Fuseini 11 years ago

Tell your Mahama government to provide panties and bra to all girls whose parents cannot afford them too. Where do we stop this madness of government will provide?

Tell your Mahama government to provide panties and bra to all girls whose parents cannot afford them too. Where do we stop this madness of government will provide?

SAMO JEWELLERY 11 years ago

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Yellow n white gold rings for sale.....call or whatsapp us on 0244717600 for latest designs to choose from....u can contact us on facebook/samo jewellery or samo jewellery on instagram....customise yr dream rings...gorgeous gold rings should not cost u a fortune
NO NONSENSE TAKER 11 years ago

Sometimes clever people turn out to be unclever when they tried to make sense on others statement. We can judge on anybody's statement for being not profound from different directions but when the value of that statement beco ...
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Sometimes clever people turn out to be unclever when they tried to make sense on others statement. We can judge on anybody's statement for being not profound from different directions but when the value of that statement becomes essential and it's considered profoundly true then, that statement outweighed any possible comments that were used to criticised on it. For example, how long the goverment will provid the pads and what is the plan interms of sponsarship?;I am not poor and I can provid for myself because there are sources of income for myself;diverting responsibility from the parents which with time that will cause dependancy. However, the good point of the statement is "income generating activities".This is important because citizens must have their own income to rely on and you should also make "returns" if you spend money, expercially the government. You can't spend your 1dollar and have it again tomorrow to spend it. This is some of the reasons for the excerssive borrowings and our bad economy results. Can the girls attend school if that depending on the goverment turn to fail like the government failing the schools with chalks?
Ka na wu 11 years ago

It is a foolish idea for any government to go for a loan only to buy sanitary pads for teenage girls. Only a fool will applaud such a stupid idea. What of the boys of the same age? Are you going to buy condoms for them or on ...
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It is a foolish idea for any government to go for a loan only to buy sanitary pads for teenage girls. Only a fool will applaud such a stupid idea. What of the boys of the same age? Are you going to buy condoms for them or on the adverse, you will add tax to condoms? so do you see how stupid the idea is? If a president is providing something for the populace, it must be all inclusive. Everybody must enjoy it equally. A wise president will not be selective. That president will rather borrow money to provide water, electricity and other infrastructure of daily use or build roads, houses and so on so that the loan itself could be repaid by making money out of the constructed infrastructure. This jon Mamaha is a fool so everything he does is like he has no brains in his head. Only fools will support this loan agreement because they all have evil intensions.
Fuseini 11 years ago

Are you going to buy their panties, bra and other things they need too?

Are you going to buy their panties, bra and other things they need too?
Don Blunt 11 years ago

This Whatever person seems to be just seeking attention to the rubbish he writes.
Poor little filthy idiot. Who ever told you a girl needs 'a' sanitary pad every month? Go, learn from your big sisters

This Whatever person seems to be just seeking attention to the rubbish he writes.
Poor little filthy idiot. Who ever told you a girl needs 'a' sanitary pad every month? Go, learn from your big sisters
Humanity 11 years ago

This assertion has nothing to with gender issues. This Otiko so called National women organizer is a hypocrite or she doesn't know what going in the society. Because she belongs to the oligarchy.

There are many women whom ...
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This assertion has nothing to with gender issues. This Otiko so called National women organizer is a hypocrite or she doesn't know what going in the society. Because she belongs to the oligarchy.

There are many women whom thier husband can't afford to buy them sanitary pad let alone their daugthers. If it an insult to the father of Otiko to buy her a sanitary pad it is not an insult to the father of poor girls who couldn't afford three meals a day let alone a sanitay pad.

Government can not tackle all the problems, if government decide to tackle these problems, is it wrong?.
If inability to afford food is poverty and governement provides the poor children food at school, is it a crime or only NPP has the patent of doing that?.
PEE 11 years ago

WHAT POVERTY GOT TO DO WITH SANITARY PADS USELESS POLTICIANS. THESE ARE USELESS PARLIMENTARIANS TAX PAYERS MONEY GOES TO DO THEY PAY THEIR TAXES PROBABLY NOT. GHANA NEED GOOD THINKERS NOT USELESS GREED CORRUPT POLITICIANS

WHAT POVERTY GOT TO DO WITH SANITARY PADS USELESS POLTICIANS. THESE ARE USELESS PARLIMENTARIANS TAX PAYERS MONEY GOES TO DO THEY PAY THEIR TAXES PROBABLY NOT. GHANA NEED GOOD THINKERS NOT USELESS GREED CORRUPT POLITICIANS
Humanity 11 years ago

I DID NOT WRITE THE ABOVE...
REGARDS

I DID NOT WRITE THE ABOVE...
REGARDS
Akos 11 years ago

Omg, our leaders continue to embarrass us with their outrageous comments. True, Mahama's decision to give out free sanitary pads with a borrowed loan is outrageous, this woman alleging fathers will be offended just because go ...
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Omg, our leaders continue to embarrass us with their outrageous comments. True, Mahama's decision to give out free sanitary pads with a borrowed loan is outrageous, this woman alleging fathers will be offended just because government is providing their daughters with pads is the most dumbest statement I've heard so far.
hh 11 years ago

Akos you are 100% right. I don't even know what to say.

Akos you are 100% right. I don't even know what to say.

Dede 11 years ago

More than dumb. It's the stupidest thing to say. How many girls will go to their fathers to ask for sanitary pads?

More than dumb. It's the stupidest thing to say. How many girls will go to their fathers to ask for sanitary pads?
Oheneba Asare 11 years ago

Over 80% of Ghanaians cannot even afford three square meals a day.How many Ghanaian fathers are able to support their children? Kenya and Uganda did it.If the Government spent over $50 million on Ghana's golden jubilee Indepe ...
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Over 80% of Ghanaians cannot even afford three square meals a day.How many Ghanaian fathers are able to support their children? Kenya and Uganda did it.If the Government spent over $50 million on Ghana's golden jubilee Indepenedence anniversary why can't we come to the aid of these girls who are struggling to go to school?
KOFI - USA 11 years ago

KENYA AND UGANDA DID IT AND WHAT WAS THE RESULT. GHANA STILL HAS A HIGH PERCENTAGE OF GIRLS IN SCHOOL THAN THOSE TWO COUNTRIES YOU MENTIONED. HOW ABOUT IMPROVING ON THE SCHOOL FEEDING PROGRAM, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, HEALTH INSURANC ...
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KENYA AND UGANDA DID IT AND WHAT WAS THE RESULT. GHANA STILL HAS A HIGH PERCENTAGE OF GIRLS IN SCHOOL THAN THOSE TWO COUNTRIES YOU MENTIONED. HOW ABOUT IMPROVING ON THE SCHOOL FEEDING PROGRAM, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, HEALTH INSURANCE, CLEAN WATER AND TOILET FACILITIES. THESE ARE MORE PRESSING ISSUES THAN SANITARY PADS. WE CAN DEFEND THE GOVT ALL WE WANT BUT AT THE END OF THE DAY THE POOR PEOPLE THAT SHOULD BE GETTING THESE SO CALLED PADS ARE NOT GOING TO GET THEM AND FOR HOW LONG WILL THE GOVT CONTINUE PROVIDING THEM. HAS THE GOVT FACTORED IN THE PEOPLE THAT MAY HAVE ALLERGIES FROM USING THE PADS OR IT IS ONE SIZE FITS ALL. GOOD LUCK GHANA.
Princess 11 years ago

Fools, why not invest the money in a factory that can train poor people & women on how to make sanitary pads? You borrow money, only to buy cheap pads from China, then distribute it for free & still ends up with more debts & ...
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Fools, why not invest the money in a factory that can train poor people & women on how to make sanitary pads? You borrow money, only to buy cheap pads from China, then distribute it for free & still ends up with more debts & outrageous interest rates. How foolish is that!
Francis C. Quainoo 11 years ago

Oheneba Asare, your contribution to this debate is absolutely pathetic, to say the least. What Otiko Djaba is highlighting is exactly what most Ghanaians are actually acquiescing to.

In that, it would be far proper for thi ...
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Oheneba Asare, your contribution to this debate is absolutely pathetic, to say the least. What Otiko Djaba is highlighting is exactly what most Ghanaians are actually acquiescing to.

In that, it would be far proper for this dullard MAHAMA and his THIEVERY GOVERNMENT to start addressing the possibility of reviving our ailing NHIS, SCHOOL-FEEDING PROGRAME, as well as fighting CORRUPTION which have become the main canker of our society today.

You must also realise that girls only do have their period just once in a month, which lasts for as little as ONE WEEK. Therefore, it would be quite absurd for anyone to assume that parents would NOT be in a position to afford such few NHS to make their wards feel comfortable.

What this THIEVERY and CORRUPT GOVERNMENT under dullard MAHAMA is trying to do is to siphon monies through the LOAN for their own personal use.

Just few months after the 2008 Elections, the general Secretary of the NDc, Asiedu Nketia, told Ghanaians that their Party was too broke to appoint an Accountant to Audit their Books; which had been part of the rules as demanded by one of the Democratic Institutions in Ghana.

Today, we are all witnessing the same party, NDC unveiling their US$20 MILLION BUILDING. Something they had denied for a very long time.

Can you tell us where they got the MONEY to put up that building??

This NDC Government is as GUILTY AS SIN AS TO WHY MANY GHANAIANS ARE LIVING IN ABJECT POVERTY.

JUST WISE UP!!!

Best Regards,

Francis C. Quainoo
Western Australia
KWADWO 11 years ago

Yes, it is as a matter of fact. Government providing sanitary pads to female students is a threat to fathers, Ms Djabah says and also a gisgrace to fathers. What about Government providing a Fee-Free- Education, Text-Books an ...
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Yes, it is as a matter of fact. Government providing sanitary pads to female students is a threat to fathers, Ms Djabah says and also a gisgrace to fathers. What about Government providing a Fee-Free- Education, Text-Books and moreover school-uniforms to pupils and students, are these not a disgrace to fathers, since they can not care for their wards or children?. One may criticise a policy of a government, but with a cnstructive ideas and reasons.
ESONG NAA 11 years ago

GOV'T SHD THINK OF UPLIFTING THE ECONOMIC STATUS OF PARENTS AND THE REST OF THE PROBLEMS WOULD BE SOLVED. OTTIKO IS VERY RIGHT.NDC DO MAJOR THINGS TO RETAIN POWER.NO CLINICS FOR THE GIRL CHILD TO ATTEND WHEN SICK.THE UW/R 'RE ...
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GOV'T SHD THINK OF UPLIFTING THE ECONOMIC STATUS OF PARENTS AND THE REST OF THE PROBLEMS WOULD BE SOLVED. OTTIKO IS VERY RIGHT.NDC DO MAJOR THINGS TO RETAIN POWER.NO CLINICS FOR THE GIRL CHILD TO ATTEND WHEN SICK.THE UW/R 'REGIONAL HOSPITAL IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION,TR'S ARE ON STRIKE HERE AND THERE. WHERE IS THE MONEY?????????
Yao Paul 11 years ago

Borrow money to build sanitary facility in producing those items for sch. girls do make sense but borrow money to buy and distribute SP for sch. girls is really nuts. Only coconut heads and thieves will think this way.

Borrow money to build sanitary facility in producing those items for sch. girls do make sense but borrow money to buy and distribute SP for sch. girls is really nuts. Only coconut heads and thieves will think this way.
Smarty Pants 11 years ago

Let them make pads and give some women jobs! Women constitute half the human race! So, solve the problem with this solution: Go read the article 3 March 2014 in BBC World Service titled: "The Indian sanitary pad revolutionary ...
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Let them make pads and give some women jobs! Women constitute half the human race! So, solve the problem with this solution: Go read the article 3 March 2014 in BBC World Service titled: "The Indian sanitary pad revolutionary" (Just cut and paste the article name in your search engine.) Invite Muruganatham to Ghana (he wants to expand to other countries). One of his relatively inexpensive machines can employ 10 women and make sanitary pads for 3,000 women at 1/3 the cost of buying pads from the multinationals. And, it's a woman to woman business. I think there is also a YouTube on Menstrual Man. Sanitary Pads are an important issue. Solving through World Bank loan not the solution. But, the problem definitely needs attention and not just for the poor who are intellectually gifted or economically poor, but socially connected. Keep problem-solving and GO READ AND WATCH. (I bet there are even some non poverty level females who would welcome the option of cheaper pads.) And, while we are on the topic, why not more toilets, even if they are pit toilets, with locks, solar lights (with a wire cage over the solar panel so it can't be easily stolen), and waterless hand soap? Hygiene needs to be encouraged and women need to feel safe in taking care of their intimate needs.
Obed Adore 11 years ago

This is pure BS.. As if Ghanaian fathers do what she is talking about. Tell us, how many Ghanaian fathers buy sanitary pads for theirs daughters though?

This is pure BS.. As if Ghanaian fathers do what she is talking about. Tell us, how many Ghanaian fathers buy sanitary pads for theirs daughters though?
PEE 11 years ago

MINDLESS POLITIANS WHO ARE CLUELESS NO WONDER THE ECONOMY IS IN TATAS WITH CEDI NOSE DIVE ERY SINGLE DAY. HAVE ALL THESE LAWS BUT THE GOVERNMENT KEEP BREAKING THEM WITH MONEY, GOLD, AND OTHER MINERALS ARE BEING AIRLIFTED WITH ...
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MINDLESS POLITIANS WHO ARE CLUELESS NO WONDER THE ECONOMY IS IN TATAS WITH CEDI NOSE DIVE ERY SINGLE DAY. HAVE ALL THESE LAWS BUT THE GOVERNMENT KEEP BREAKING THEM WITH MONEY, GOLD, AND OTHER MINERALS ARE BEING AIRLIFTED WITHOUT GHANAINANS NOTICING IT. WHAT ELSE HAVE THEY BEEN CARRYING OUT OF THE COUNTRY. THAT INCLUDE FOREIGNERS STEALING LEFT CENTER AND CORRUPT GHANAIAN LEADERS
Whatever 11 years ago

Doesn't Otiko Djabah with her ability to see evil spirits inside her party know what poverty is? A girl who can't afford to buy a sanitary pad every month is like that because of poverty - lack of money to meet necessities.

Doesn't Otiko Djabah with her ability to see evil spirits inside her party know what poverty is? A girl who can't afford to buy a sanitary pad every month is like that because of poverty - lack of money to meet necessities.
STONER KOBYLYNTON 11 years ago

If Mahama and his gangs are out of ideas that will propel the economy from its present position, they should give we the parents break from this stupid $$$-SANITARY PAD distribution idea because that will not alleviate our pr ...
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If Mahama and his gangs are out of ideas that will propel the economy from its present position, they should give we the parents break from this stupid $$$-SANITARY PAD distribution idea because that will not alleviate our present economic hardships.

We need economy that gives job for us to cater for the needs of our children than the government intruding into our private lifes. This stupid socialist nonsense must be stopped. If Mahama and his gangs find the kitchen too hot to work, they can step aside for real thinkers to take the mantle, because they did not pay for the positions and they are just there making free money. E&OE
Posh 11 years ago

All they do is borrow & only to use it building gigantic headquarters & offering free sanitary pads for girls.

All they do is borrow & only to use it building gigantic headquarters & offering free sanitary pads for girls.
Anita 11 years ago

Dumb people running Ghana

Dumb people running Ghana
Grace 11 years ago

Afrisah, you are right!

Afrisah, you are right!
m.shanunu 11 years ago

This always the Ghanaian problem politics asusual ...we are talking about health not party.think deep how much did your party do to alleviate women 's poverty.

This always the Ghanaian problem politics asusual ...we are talking about health not party.think deep how much did your party do to alleviate women 's poverty.
Uncle Steve 11 years ago

The government will give qualified girls allowance each term to buy sanitary wares, and not sharing pads as it's being propaganda around by the npp.I personally think npp have realise how much this policy will hurt them in th ...
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The government will give qualified girls allowance each term to buy sanitary wares, and not sharing pads as it's being propaganda around by the npp.I personally think npp have realise how much this policy will hurt them in their cause to win power in 2016, hence all this lies, confusion, shouting and propaganda. But hey those who needs this helping hand will most welcome it with all the joy. God bless Ghana
Ofori 11 years ago

Doesn't the US gov't distribute free condoms?

Doesn't the US gov't distribute free condoms?
Tweaa 11 years ago

You want to compare the US with Ghana?

You want to compare the US with Ghana?
Gangstalicious 11 years ago

The U.S also provides free healthcare and food to their poor. So does that mean Ghana should do the same. Our government can't even give the citizens water and electricity so stop comparing Ghana to the U.S. You and Mahama ar ...
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The U.S also provides free healthcare and food to their poor. So does that mean Ghana should do the same. Our government can't even give the citizens water and electricity so stop comparing Ghana to the U.S. You and Mahama are an embarrasment to Ghana.
KOFI - USA 11 years ago

THE US GOVT DOES NOT DISTRIBUTE FREE CONDOMS. THINGS ARE NOT LIKE IN GHANA THAT THE GOVT CAN DO ANYTHING. IN THE US IF THE GOVT IS TO DISTRIBUTE FREE CONDOMS THEY MUST GET PARENTAL APPROVAL OR THEY WILL MEET A LOT OF PARENTS ...
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THE US GOVT DOES NOT DISTRIBUTE FREE CONDOMS. THINGS ARE NOT LIKE IN GHANA THAT THE GOVT CAN DO ANYTHING. IN THE US IF THE GOVT IS TO DISTRIBUTE FREE CONDOMS THEY MUST GET PARENTAL APPROVAL OR THEY WILL MEET A LOT OF PARENTS IN COURT. SO MR. OFORI GET YOUR FACTS RIGHT.
Ebibiman 11 years ago

Mahama is a disgrace.

Mahama is a disgrace.
Sowab 11 years ago

Am afraid. Innocent virgins blood may be extracted through this process

Am afraid. Innocent virgins blood may be extracted through this process
Kitty 11 years ago

Haha, funny but true, politicians will do anything to be in power.

Haha, funny but true, politicians will do anything to be in power.
Yaw 11 years ago

Because there's no more excuse for loan God will punish you all

Because there's no more excuse for loan God will punish you all
Francis Kyei 11 years ago

Otiko how can they get the predcribed blood from 700 girls for their rituals to retain your Nothern brother Mahama? Talk well.

Otiko how can they get the predcribed blood from 700 girls for their rituals to retain your Nothern brother Mahama? Talk well.
Paa Nii 11 years ago

I support her position except that of it being embarrassment to Ghanaian fathers. That is not the case. It is very sensitive- yes and negative to Ghanaian cultural and traditional sentiments.

I support her position except that of it being embarrassment to Ghanaian fathers. That is not the case. It is very sensitive- yes and negative to Ghanaian cultural and traditional sentiments.
Amos 11 years ago

Supplying sanitary pads does not eradicate poverty in any way......somebody should correct me if am wrong.The best way to keep girls in school is not to give them sanitary pads........simple as that!!!! If a girl can not buy ...
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Supplying sanitary pads does not eradicate poverty in any way......somebody should correct me if am wrong.The best way to keep girls in school is not to give them sanitary pads........simple as that!!!! If a girl can not buy sanitary pads,the root cause is poverty,so if her family is empowered through job creation and means of income creation,they can buy for their wards and wont depend on govt.This govt wants to supply fish instead of training people how to fish......this is lazy and confused system of govt.......anyway,how long is the govt going to provide the pad and how is it going to eradicate poverty? All the serious nations get loans for job creation and income generating ventures.....but in Ghana.......ohhhhh Yehowa !!!!
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Akadu Mensema 11 years ago

Are fathers the only ones who buy pads?

Are fathers the only ones who buy pads?
MARCUS AMPADU 11 years ago

The sad fact of the matter is that the vast majority of Ghanaians don't read and don't think, before making comments, whether it's about information on SADA or sanitary pads.

We can't build a working democracy with non-rea ...
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The sad fact of the matter is that the vast majority of Ghanaians don't read and don't think, before making comments, whether it's about information on SADA or sanitary pads.

We can't build a working democracy with non-readers and non-thinkers.
Rastafara"I" 11 years ago

uneducated folks understand their rights and effects of votes on their lives...

Ghanaian democratic process is dysfunctional because of corruption by the elites.....its that simple

uneducated folks understand their rights and effects of votes on their lives...

Ghanaian democratic process is dysfunctional because of corruption by the elites.....its that simple
MARCUS AMPADU 11 years ago

Corruption is a function of human cupidity and greed. Both elites and the poor are equally avaricious.

It is a fact that some of us don't read nor think, and that compromises our democratic dispensation.

Corruption is a function of human cupidity and greed. Both elites and the poor are equally avaricious.

It is a fact that some of us don't read nor think, and that compromises our democratic dispensation.
Ham 11 years ago

Who dreams of such stupidity...What's next buy condoms for all male students? Buy birth control pills for female students???? Leave parenting to parents

Who dreams of such stupidity...What's next buy condoms for all male students? Buy birth control pills for female students???? Leave parenting to parents
ACCRAMAN 11 years ago

Just as President Mahama said, even if paves the streets of Ashanti lands with gold, the NPP will never give him credit. NPP will never be satisfied with whatever Mahama does. What percentage of the loan is earmarked towards ...
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Just as President Mahama said, even if paves the streets of Ashanti lands with gold, the NPP will never give him credit. NPP will never be satisfied with whatever Mahama does. What percentage of the loan is earmarked towards the pads?

Stupid Otiko Djaba, what did you have to say when School Feeding programmes were introduced into schools. Did it mean parents were offended because they cannot provide for their children.

Come again all you stupid NPPs.
BOB TEMA 11 years ago

USELESS ACCRAMAN KNOW WONDER THE ASHANTIS HAS BUY ALL YOUR LANDS AND HOUSES THAT TODAY YOUR MOTHER AND FATHER HAVE NOWHERE TO SLEEP.YOU A FOOL JUST LIKE MAHAMA GH HAS HUGE PROBLEMS THEN SANITARY PADS CANT YOU THINK LOOK AT NS ...
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USELESS ACCRAMAN KNOW WONDER THE ASHANTIS HAS BUY ALL YOUR LANDS AND HOUSES THAT TODAY YOUR MOTHER AND FATHER HAVE NOWHERE TO SLEEP.YOU A FOOL JUST LIKE MAHAMA GH HAS HUGE PROBLEMS THEN SANITARY PADS CANT YOU THINK LOOK AT NSAWAM ROAD LOOK AT KWALABU HOSPITAL NO WATER ,ONLY BRANLESS MAHAMA WILL TAKE A BANK LOAN TO BUY PADS AM NOT NPP,ACCRAMAN YOU ARE DISGRACE TO GA PEOPLE.
ti 11 years ago

mahama is a fool what are u doing

mahama is a fool what are u doing
ibrahim kunate 11 years ago

the have no policy for ghana the only want to spen our money

the have no policy for ghana the only want to spen our money
Mans, London 11 years ago

Why are Ghanaians over politicising this issue of sanitary pads? This can NEVER be a threat to ANY FATHER? Why will it have to be? Admittedly, this policy looks controversial nevertheless it's being overplayed such as to take ...
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Why are Ghanaians over politicising this issue of sanitary pads? This can NEVER be a threat to ANY FATHER? Why will it have to be? Admittedly, this policy looks controversial nevertheless it's being overplayed such as to take the shine of it. As a fommer teacher in Ghana, I suspect that female students will now find it embarrasing to patronise what would have been an essentail item to enhance sanitation and cleanliness. This bruhala is uncalled for as the negativity alone can affect the children hence the rationale of the whole scheme.

No matter how you look at it, we realise the need for girls to have and use sanitary pads. What we need perhaps is a better means of distribution other than through schools . Also, do we have to import sanitary pads for children?

And, is this not a clever cover up by one or two selfish old roggers?
HARK 11 years ago

great work I like it, I was surprise, da prof. minister speaking as if da awkward policy of buying sanitary pads for girls is ok. I can bet u dat every sane ghanaian knows this direction is wrong.

great work I like it, I was surprise, da prof. minister speaking as if da awkward policy of buying sanitary pads for girls is ok. I can bet u dat every sane ghanaian knows this direction is wrong.
Fman 11 years ago

very bad idea.next time will be free underwear for girls.

very bad idea.next time will be free underwear for girls.
PEE 11 years ago

IT A SHAME WE GHANA PARLIAMENTARIANS NEED REAL SCHOOLING WHY BORROW MONEY TO SUPPLY THESE PRODUCT THAT CAN BE MANUFACTURE LOCALLY WHICH MORE SUSTAINABLE

IT A SHAME WE GHANA PARLIAMENTARIANS NEED REAL SCHOOLING WHY BORROW MONEY TO SUPPLY THESE PRODUCT THAT CAN BE MANUFACTURE LOCALLY WHICH MORE SUSTAINABLE
DUNGA 11 years ago

I think late prez Mills is huntn mahama dat is why he doesn,t see his left nd right,,he shd publictly confess his evil deeds or de samethn will be done to him,,,rememba GHEDAFI

I think late prez Mills is huntn mahama dat is why he doesn,t see his left nd right,,he shd publictly confess his evil deeds or de samethn will be done to him,,,rememba GHEDAFI
Sea 11 years ago

Much as I agree that it is less important to supply female students with sanitary pads, I cannot come to terms with the reasons some of our politicians are giving to unjustify this plan. The other time Awuku was saying it was ...
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Much as I agree that it is less important to supply female students with sanitary pads, I cannot come to terms with the reasons some of our politicians are giving to unjustify this plan. The other time Awuku was saying it was a demonic move and this time Otiko is also suggesting it I would a disgrace to fathers. If this is the kind of opposition we have in Ghana, then I am very much afraid that no other government can solve the problems of Ghana. At least suggest pragmatic solutions to problems instead of some of this useless tantrums. At least the money could be used to provide bore holes for schools in villages or provide toilet facilities for most schools who need such facilities. Both NPP and NDC politicians are bankrupt in ideas. The best NPP could do was to unnecessary change our money which has spelt doom for the nation. They now stand afar to blame NDC. Since that action, everything has skyrocketed.
RICHIE 11 years ago

ONLY HOPELESS MOTHERS ALWAYS EXPECT THEIR HUSBAND TO PROVIDE EVERYTHING FOR A FAMILY.

IT TAKES TWO TO RAISE A CHILD OR CHILDREN, NOT ONLY FATHERS.

I'LL STAY ONE MILE AWAY FROM A WOMAN OR GIRL FRIEND WHO EXPECTS ME TO PR ...
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ONLY HOPELESS MOTHERS ALWAYS EXPECT THEIR HUSBAND TO PROVIDE EVERYTHING FOR A FAMILY.

IT TAKES TWO TO RAISE A CHILD OR CHILDREN, NOT ONLY FATHERS.

I'LL STAY ONE MILE AWAY FROM A WOMAN OR GIRL FRIEND WHO EXPECTS ME TO PROVIDE FOR EVEN HER SANITARY PAD, AND THOSE OF OUR CHILDREN.

HEY GUYS! STAY AWAY FROM SUCH WOMEN.
RICHIE 11 years ago

SHE LOOKS LIKE A MALE TO ME, THAT'S WHY SHE IS NAIVE ABOUT THE WORD RESPONSIBLE.

SHE LOOKS LIKE A MALE TO ME, THAT'S WHY SHE IS NAIVE ABOUT THE WORD RESPONSIBLE.
humphrey 11 years ago

This lady is sick in the head

This lady is sick in the head
Abrekyie ba UK 11 years ago

No wonder NDC government will come tomorrow and tell Ghanaians that there is a huge loan package to circumcised all school going boys who never had the opportunity to circumcised at the early age,hmmmm better Ghana with bette ...
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No wonder NDC government will come tomorrow and tell Ghanaians that there is a huge loan package to circumcised all school going boys who never had the opportunity to circumcised at the early age,hmmmm better Ghana with better policy???????
P.A. 11 years ago

It is even more disgraceful for a country after 57 years of independence to go and contract a loan for sanitary pads for distribution to girls in schools. Give jobs to those female graduates who have completed various courses ...
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It is even more disgraceful for a country after 57 years of independence to go and contract a loan for sanitary pads for distribution to girls in schools. Give jobs to those female graduates who have completed various courses of study from the universities and other institutions of higher learning.
AMU 11 years ago

npp is lacking ideas this days and am very sorry for that.

npp is lacking ideas this days and am very sorry for that.
Genuine Observer 11 years ago

Whenever WISDOM speaks, FOOLS react the only way they know......FOOLISHLY !!!

Whenever WISDOM speaks, FOOLS react the only way they know......FOOLISHLY !!!
FADI 11 years ago

THIS IS DEMONIC NDC!! SOLVE THE PROBLEM OF POVERTY AND PARENTS CAN BUY THEIR PAD FOR THEIR KIDS!!! THE STUPDITY OF MAHAMA AND HIS GANG OF EVIL THEIVES IS THAT THEY CAN NOT EVEN CONCEIVE OF OPENING UP A FACTORY HERE IN GHANA ...
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THIS IS DEMONIC NDC!! SOLVE THE PROBLEM OF POVERTY AND PARENTS CAN BUY THEIR PAD FOR THEIR KIDS!!! THE STUPDITY OF MAHAMA AND HIS GANG OF EVIL THEIVES IS THAT THEY CAN NOT EVEN CONCEIVE OF OPENING UP A FACTORY HERE IN GHANA WITH THE MONEY TO MANUFACTURE THESE PADS!!! WAS THERE A RESERCH T ON HOW TO SET UP THE PAD FACTORY IN GH? FUCKEN EVIL PEOPLE.
Blakk selasie 11 years ago

Sanitary pads to be sheard in schools? Eeii Ghana what a country full of jokers

Sanitary pads to be sheard in schools? Eeii Ghana what a country full of jokers
charles Austria. 11 years ago

who give advise to n.d.c govt.

who give advise to n.d.c govt.
Koo Nimo 11 years ago

The girls would need panties to keep the pad in place. It is bread and butter. So Mr Mahama can you olease add panties to the list

The girls would need panties to keep the pad in place. It is bread and butter. So Mr Mahama can you olease add panties to the list
British man 11 years ago

How could the NDC come up with such a plot to steal Ghana's money for election 2016. It's so embarrassing to even think about it. Young and upcoming Ghanaian girls will now be mocked because our minds are now focused on the ...
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How could the NDC come up with such a plot to steal Ghana's money for election 2016. It's so embarrassing to even think about it. Young and upcoming Ghanaian girls will now be mocked because our minds are now focused on the fact that they walk around with pads on their bottoms, how off putting. This has actually now put me off sex because I know that they wear cheap pads supplied by the government.
The other issue is that is the pad biodegradable? How are they going to be disposed off without causing further environmental degradation???
Last but not the least this should've been founded by something like a lottery fund or support by benevolent organisations and NOT a loan to purchase them. What a shame to Mahama and his weak administration.
I AM TiRED 11 years ago

When you have a government run by the wife of the president, a government whose pride is in giving all sensitive positions including ministerial ones to women, you will have a government who will take upon itself the responsi ...
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When you have a government run by the wife of the president, a government whose pride is in giving all sensitive positions including ministerial ones to women, you will have a government who will take upon itself the responsibility to provide sanitary pads to women/girls (for the women ministers will also need some for their personal use). Very soon, such a government will determine how many pads a month different individual girls will need and , again, very soon the government will be deeply involved in "every aspect' of the girls' lives; the girls themselves will openly appear to be nothing but pad-wearing, cheap, miserable, creatures. Never before are girls being made to look so helpless and cheap, representing nothing but pads that the government must supply.
The use of pads used to be a private matter to girls. Now it's going to be a matter to be shared with one's seat mates, if not with everyone in the class of mixed students. The next thing we will see is that the president himself will be wearing his wife's pad for a tie.
What shameless, primitive, feminization education policy is that that cannot hold water anywhere in the world!
Kofi Mensah 11 years ago

O k we can hear what you are saying.
What can you do about the new craze of young Ghanaians eating Dog meat as a delicacy? If it is the same poverty what
can be the best advice? Over to you.

O k we can hear what you are saying.
What can you do about the new craze of young Ghanaians eating Dog meat as a delicacy? If it is the same poverty what
can be the best advice? Over to you.
lael 11 years ago

My dear sister, thanks a lot. You have said it all. Job creation is the fundamental problems of our economy and not loans for sanitary pads. Will government supervise the proper usage of these pads?

My dear sister, thanks a lot. You have said it all. Job creation is the fundamental problems of our economy and not loans for sanitary pads. Will government supervise the proper usage of these pads?
amenye 11 years ago

What actually is Ghana problems that our leaders could not see? I think in life, every situation has a solution. But in Ghana our problems are just excalating without a single solution.Does it mean we are not qualify to run o ...
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What actually is Ghana problems that our leaders could not see? I think in life, every situation has a solution. But in Ghana our problems are just excalating without a single solution.Does it mean we are not qualify to run our own afairs? If that s the case then we all need God s intervention.God save Afrca
Einstein 11 years ago

You cannot solve this problem with the same level of thinking that created it.

You cannot solve this problem with the same level of thinking that created it.
THE TRUTH 11 years ago

NPP NOTE; THIS COMMENTS WOULD BE USED AGAINST YOU IN THE ELECTION. IT MEANS YOU DO NOT WANT THESE POOR GIRLS TO BE HELPED. BY THIS, YOU ARE INSULTING THEIR PARENTS OF NOT PROVIDING FOR THEM. YOU THINKTHESE GIRLS, THEIR PARENT ...
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NPP NOTE; THIS COMMENTS WOULD BE USED AGAINST YOU IN THE ELECTION. IT MEANS YOU DO NOT WANT THESE POOR GIRLS TO BE HELPED. BY THIS, YOU ARE INSULTING THEIR PARENTS OF NOT PROVIDING FOR THEM. YOU THINKTHESE GIRLS, THEIR PARENTS, THEIR FAMILIES, THEIR COMMUNITIES AND THEIR TEACHERS WOULD VOTE FOR YOU? NO. YOU DO NOT WANT ANY GOOD FOR THEM. YOU AE MUDDYING YOUR OWN WATERS.
TEE 11 years ago

KNOWS A PROBLEM OF A GIRL. THE WHOLE WORLD ONLY IN GHANA YOU WILL HEAR A GOVERNMENT BUYING PADS FOR GIRLS SHAME INCOMPETENT MAHAMA

KNOWS A PROBLEM OF A GIRL. THE WHOLE WORLD ONLY IN GHANA YOU WILL HEAR A GOVERNMENT BUYING PADS FOR GIRLS SHAME INCOMPETENT MAHAMA
BULAALAH 11 years ago

It was done done on a world bank research. looks like u are living on a different political planet. This ill-mannered cheap propaganda wouldn't get your party into power. grow up.

It was done done on a world bank research. looks like u are living on a different political planet. This ill-mannered cheap propaganda wouldn't get your party into power. grow up.
Obiri Yeboah London. 11 years ago

It is a big shame for the President to mention the pad issue to Ghanaians.This is the time all Ghanaians should know that our so called President is insane. Even a mad person in Ghana has a brain more than the NDC stupid Pre ...
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It is a big shame for the President to mention the pad issue to Ghanaians.This is the time all Ghanaians should know that our so called President is insane. Even a mad person in Ghana has a brain more than the NDC stupid President.He only came to loot the country with only a few greedy bastards,who thinks of only themselves,but the big Judge is the Lord.He has time for everyone,to me I can say that the President of Ghana is the most unluck person in the World now.The national chief IMAM Dr OSMANU said it to his face that,if the people did not vote for you and you force your self to become President,nothing will go well for you,but if you are the peoples choice all will be well. that is the words from the man of ALLAH OR GOD.Now all what he said is true.Now look at what is going on in the Country from bad to worse,what ever the NDC government say or touch will turned bad.They can never do something successful while on power. It is a big curse on the president and no one will respect him.CHECK YOUR LIFE.THE EVIL THAT MAN DO............ ASEM DA WO SO PAAAAA.OBA KWASEA DWEN HO YIE.
Law Speaks 11 years ago

What of NPP's free education? Is it not a threat to fathers?

What of NPP's free education? Is it not a threat to fathers?
Akomadan Adjei Nkansah Belgium 11 years ago

SHE TALK NONSES MAHAMA BEST FRIEND,FOOOOOLS

SHE TALK NONSES MAHAMA BEST FRIEND,FOOOOOLS
Hot headed 11 years ago

You people anre making fools yourselves each day. Reducing poverty has several strategic components- some short , medium and others long term.
Subsidy is a component strategy of responding to poverty. Diving scholarships to ...
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You people anre making fools yourselves each day. Reducing poverty has several strategic components- some short , medium and others long term.
Subsidy is a component strategy of responding to poverty. Diving scholarships to the poor and providing them with essentials they cannot afford is part of poverty reduction. I dont believe this woman has seen 5 percentile poverty before
Hot headed 11 years ago

Nothing will change. It is approved and will be implementation as part of the bigger intervention.

Nothing will change. It is approved and will be implementation as part of the bigger intervention.
YawZa 11 years ago

The Mahama's NDC government has lost focus and is totally confused, it is a fact that they wasting our resources.
Yes it is poverty that is the bane of our woes and that includes that of our young girls.
President Mahama ge ...
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The Mahama's NDC government has lost focus and is totally confused, it is a fact that they wasting our resources.
Yes it is poverty that is the bane of our woes and that includes that of our young girls.
President Mahama get Ghana out of the economic downturn and the sanitary pads issue will be resolved.
What you are doing is insulting poor fathers. In the whole wide world name the countries that are giving sanitary pads to her school girls?
In the whole world name other country that jetted three million US dollars to her FIFA soccer players like you just did with our Black Stars?
President you continue to shame Ghana.
Lucky- NY. 11 years ago

Please Madam Otiko, stop playing Politics with the issue.Who doesn't need a helping hand these days.Did you ever have a problem when condoms were given out for free? Was it an insult to men and women? Madam Otiko stop this no ...
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Please Madam Otiko, stop playing Politics with the issue.Who doesn't need a helping hand these days.Did you ever have a problem when condoms were given out for free? Was it an insult to men and women? Madam Otiko stop this nonsense about pads.
JH New York 11 years ago

Ghanaian would like to know more about that
"Cooked" bogus so called research by Oxford from the gov't of Ghana,if any.
If it is the truth, the gov't of Ghana should have known better to ignored the report . B'cos most of ...
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Ghanaian would like to know more about that
"Cooked" bogus so called research by Oxford from the gov't of Ghana,if any.
If it is the truth, the gov't of Ghana should have known better to ignored the report . B'cos most of these reports are cooked stories to portray the African in extreme Poverty to the extent that even "Amoassi"(sanitary pad)is not affordable.
But, because most officials are corrupt and therefore see the procurement and supply of the Sanitary pads,as avenues to enrich themselves at the expense of the Taxpayer, they refused to ignored such bizarre, disgusting,and nauseating "Amoase" (sanitary pad) report or ideology. And after all the noise about the Senchi economic growth accord, "Amoase"(sanitary pads) is what the Mahama NDC gov't could offer the adolescents and the nation.
The nation's adolescent School girls deserves better deal like free medical care, free bus ride,free after Sch studies(extra classes) free ICT training in Schools etc.That is the way forward.
Or,Sublet that part of the loan to private entrepreneur to establish or expand existing facility through the appropriate Institutions and the Bank to produce the pads in the Country,to give employment to people ,if possible.
"Amoase"gov't indeed !
Grace 11 years ago

Listen to another fool! So does the npp not have any sensible person among them? Foolish talk by a foolish woman!

Listen to another fool! So does the npp not have any sensible person among them? Foolish talk by a foolish woman!
Abaare John 11 years ago

should gov't withdraw school feeding bcos it is insult to parents that they can not feed their children? pls be seriouse NPP

should gov't withdraw school feeding bcos it is insult to parents that they can not feed their children? pls be seriouse NPP
prince 11 years ago

We are still hoping this government would have the brain to invest in Dr. Safo Kantanka's automobile assembly plant.

We are still hoping this government would have the brain to invest in Dr. Safo Kantanka's automobile assembly plant.
Alex Agyepong 11 years ago

what a stupid decision from government,pad please Mr.president the male also need condoms.

what a stupid decision from government,pad please Mr.president the male also need condoms.
Atta 11 years ago

When we are talking about public interest issues NPP is talking about personal experiences. Madam Otiko you are a disgrace to womanhood. You should have embrace this policy or action of government to make young school girls ...
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When we are talking about public interest issues NPP is talking about personal experiences. Madam Otiko you are a disgrace to womanhood. You should have embrace this policy or action of government to make young school girls comfortable at school. Don't politicise the project. If you can suggest any meaningful way of keeping young girls at school shut up Otiko

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