USA, France will back Ivory Coast in maritime row – Expert

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OLD SOLDER 11 years ago

ghanaians in ivory coast must prepare coming home-
this time around they will not get it free like

The kotoko and ASEC MEMOSA CASE

ghanaians in ivory coast must prepare coming home-
this time around they will not get it free like

The kotoko and ASEC MEMOSA CASE
Sick and Tired 11 years ago

So where is the argument that backs the conclusion that France and the USA would back Ivory Coast...why wouldn't these dump reporters and commentators get a life.

So where is the argument that backs the conclusion that France and the USA would back Ivory Coast...why wouldn't these dump reporters and commentators get a life.
PK 11 years ago

Starrfm is based in Ghana. But I've noticed their tendency to refer to Ghana as in a rather detached sort of way 'the West African state' or 'ex-British colony', as if they're aliens writing about Ghana for an alien audience, ...
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Starrfm is based in Ghana. But I've noticed their tendency to refer to Ghana as in a rather detached sort of way 'the West African state' or 'ex-British colony', as if they're aliens writing about Ghana for an alien audience, much like colonial reporting. That's just weird. Do you think the CNN or some other American media house will constantly refer to the USA as 'the North American nation' or 'the former British colony'? Just ridiculous!
Annorwuo 11 years ago

Chances are that these news reports were culled wholesale from Western Media outlets such as the BBC or CNN. You`ll think these 'empty-barrels' would show some originality in the work they purport to do!

Chances are that these news reports were culled wholesale from Western Media outlets such as the BBC or CNN. You`ll think these 'empty-barrels' would show some originality in the work they purport to do!
Susuka 11 years ago

Say it properly. Those sources that Starrfm pick news from are western IMPERIALIST media outlets.

Ghanaians, in all our simplicity and naivete sit here and think, oh the press is free, educative, fair and balanced. The we ...
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Say it properly. Those sources that Starrfm pick news from are western IMPERIALIST media outlets.

Ghanaians, in all our simplicity and naivete sit here and think, oh the press is free, educative, fair and balanced. The western media belongs wholesale - lock, stock and barrel, to capitalists, so therefore, they are strictly and subserviently partial to global capitalist interests and they are also ferociously protective of their neo-colonies from where they the major capitalist economies feed fat from.

Apart from sorting this matter out by war, in which case we should be ready to take on the full mighty force of NATO, whatever other decision that may be arrived at by any international tribunal, will simply be a behind the scenes decision between the US, France and Britain.

Both Ghana and La Cote d' Ivoire are mere neo-colonies. Their opinions and decisions dont really count or matter in this matter.
Sick and Tired 11 years ago

sorry dumb...this is what anger does to good people

sorry dumb...this is what anger does to good people
ibn abudu @ Canadasheabutter (GhUWR) 11 years ago

You're an enemy of Ghana & who dare you to opine this mischievous spell of yours. Does The wORLD bODY BELONGS TO France or the U.S.A

How much have you been paid to inciting violence . Mr so called Professor of Internationa ...
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You're an enemy of Ghana & who dare you to opine this mischievous spell of yours. Does The wORLD bODY BELONGS TO France or the U.S.A

How much have you been paid to inciting violence . Mr so called Professor of International Relations
Vladimir Antwi-Danso , What is the maritime nautical miles demarcation mandated by the Geneva convention on sea marine ?

You suppose to BANISH FROM GHANA--- IGNORANT BASTARD
Angie 11 years ago

So many 'know it all' experts in omo Ghana. Where's your argument or proof that the USA will back the Ivory Coast?

So many 'know it all' experts in omo Ghana. Where's your argument or proof that the USA will back the Ivory Coast?
Zoobie-Zoobie 11 years ago

THANK YOU! TOO MANY EMPTY PROFS AND DOCS IN GHANA

THANK YOU! TOO MANY EMPTY PROFS AND DOCS IN GHANA
Kwamina 11 years ago

The arbitration would be based solely on technical arguments and submission not a show of a vote of hands at the UN!

The arbitration would be based solely on technical arguments and submission not a show of a vote of hands at the UN!

Annorwuo 11 years ago

Influence Georgetown and Sorbonne trained arbitrators play play in these international arbitration matters!
I can`t believe the CDI could be that intransigent if they are not counting on on some behind-the-scene or some hid ...
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Influence Georgetown and Sorbonne trained arbitrators play play in these international arbitration matters!
I can`t believe the CDI could be that intransigent if they are not counting on on some behind-the-scene or some hidden assurances. Even more to the point, Ghana has not had good representation at many of these international conferences - particularly the ones relating to the Law of the Sea,since we do not see ourself as a maritime nation with maritime/coastal interests to protect,and thus may not have opposed some of the nebulous principles/concepts which have evolved in recent times.
PK 11 years ago

Well, senior, even international arbitration can be influenced by some major powers. France stands to gain if much of the resource is ceded to Cote d'Ivoire, which lies in France's sphere of influence. For similar reasons, ...
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Well, senior, even international arbitration can be influenced by some major powers. France stands to gain if much of the resource is ceded to Cote d'Ivoire, which lies in France's sphere of influence. For similar reasons, however, the US is unlikely to back Cote D'Ivoire behind the scenes against Ghana, not least because of direct American interest in Ghana's producing and upcoming oil fields, unless, of course, the Americans consider Cote D'Ivoire's business and regulatory regime more favourable.
Amecole. 11 years ago

Mmm, if you did not know FYI Ghana has a very high and significant presence at the UN law of the sea, in the person of a Ghanaian. I am sure he will be neutral, but LOL, good he is there as a check and balance.

Mmm, if you did not know FYI Ghana has a very high and significant presence at the UN law of the sea, in the person of a Ghanaian. I am sure he will be neutral, but LOL, good he is there as a check and balance.
Annorwuo 11 years ago

Corrupt officials have done their homework on this file! As for Vladimir Antwi,I believe this is not the time to be a 'Monday Morning QB' as they say in American Football,but rather lend his expertise to enable us put our bes ...
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Corrupt officials have done their homework on this file! As for Vladimir Antwi,I believe this is not the time to be a 'Monday Morning QB' as they say in American Football,but rather lend his expertise to enable us put our best foot forward.
Afo Agbo 11 years ago

Ghana is cursed with oil. We were a better country until we found oil and now our leaders are more corrupt. God blessed Ghana with so many resources and all we doing now is going after oil which shall finish soon to the disa ...
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Ghana is cursed with oil. We were a better country until we found oil and now our leaders are more corrupt. God blessed Ghana with so many resources and all we doing now is going after oil which shall finish soon to the disadvantage of other resources. This is because we have greedy leaders even though Ghana is blessed with so many human resource
WILLY 11 years ago

NIGERIANS ARE WATCHING. GHANA GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCE TO THE WHOLE WORLD THAT THEIR OIL WILL NOT BE CURSED LIKE NIGERIA. BLOODY OIL WAR COMING!!!!!!BUT I PRAYED FOR PEACE

NIGERIANS ARE WATCHING. GHANA GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCE TO THE WHOLE WORLD THAT THEIR OIL WILL NOT BE CURSED LIKE NIGERIA. BLOODY OIL WAR COMING!!!!!!BUT I PRAYED FOR PEACE
Ozymandias 11 years ago

He is so shallow

He is so shallow
wise man 11 years ago

,All we need is good lawyers which ndc don't have remember atuguba is not the judge, ndc should seek advice from
npp cos this is abt Ghana not political interest coz npp have good lawyers

,All we need is good lawyers which ndc don't have remember atuguba is not the judge, ndc should seek advice from
npp cos this is abt Ghana not political interest coz npp have good lawyers
SALIFU Kusassi 11 years ago

ATUGUBA is around.He can handle this matter successfuly with his Supreme court team.Kojo Chikata and Letor services are needed to save the nation and her treasures.

ATUGUBA is around.He can handle this matter successfuly with his Supreme court team.Kojo Chikata and Letor services are needed to save the nation and her treasures.
HASSAN YAAYIMA _ Jasikan 11 years ago

even wif dat oil still Ghanaians r even suffering more.
giv it to dem (Ivory coast) bcos we dont even know wat u r usimg d oil money for.
we were beta off wen we were not having oil but now dat we hav it, we r even sufferin ...
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even wif dat oil still Ghanaians r even suffering more.
giv it to dem (Ivory coast) bcos we dont even know wat u r usimg d oil money for.
we were beta off wen we were not having oil but now dat we hav it, we r even suffering more dan b4

fire burn u all

Kwame Poku Ansah 11 years ago

state institution is very weak that is why the Ivorians are capitalizing on that to retrieve part of the income generated from the oil to develop their home land.

state institution is very weak that is why the Ivorians are capitalizing on that to retrieve part of the income generated from the oil to develop their home land.
SALIFU Kusassi 11 years ago

Atuguba and his supreme cout judges last August 29th 2013 questionable Verdict will cost the Country dearly for,the whole world is aware of un favourable lapses in our Judicial System. Let Ivory Coast takeover our oïl site s ...
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Atuguba and his supreme cout judges last August 29th 2013 questionable Verdict will cost the Country dearly for,the whole world is aware of un favourable lapses in our Judicial System. Let Ivory Coast takeover our oïl site so to buy from them at reduced rate.
princewilly@ymail.com 11 years ago

An Ivorian man and a Ghanaian woman have been dating for quite some time. He wants her in the worst way, but she won't sleep with him because she's saving herself for marriage. As they are kissing, and doing their thing, he g ...
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An Ivorian man and a Ghanaian woman have been dating for quite some time. He wants her in the worst way, but she won't sleep with him because she's saving herself for marriage. As they are kissing, and doing their thing, he gets all horny; and says, "Oh come on, just a feel."

She replies, "No, I'm saving myself for marriage." They go back and forth.

He says, "Just one feel, I promise, that's all, just one feel."

She finally agrees, "Okay, just one feel, but that's all, just one, I'm saving myself for marriage."

So he puts his hand down her panties and takes a little feel. Things are getting a lot warmer and he asks, "Can't we PLEASE?"

She of course states, "NO, I'm saving myself for marriage."

He begs, "Please, please?" and she answers, "No, no, absolutely not, I'm saving myself for marriage."
He suggests, "How about if I agree to only just put the tip in?"

She says, "No way, I'm saving myself for marriage."

He begs and pleads with her,"I promise, just the tip, no more, and we'll stop after that."

She finally gives in, "Okay, but just the tip, no more, and that's all." He agrees, pulls down her panties and puts the tip in... the sensation makes him lose control and he shoves it all the way in and starts pumping like crazy.

Meanwhile, she's moaning and groaning and shouts, "OKAY, GO AHEAD, PUT IT ALL THE WAY IN!"

A little stunned, he says, "NOPE, absolutely not. A deal's a deal!"
Useless Booklongs 11 years ago

This Vladmir guy talks too much. With all these talkatives, surboteurs and skeptics around one needs not wonder why Ghana is stuck in the mud...some professor...mcheew

This Vladmir guy talks too much. With all these talkatives, surboteurs and skeptics around one needs not wonder why Ghana is stuck in the mud...some professor...mcheew
Kojo 11 years ago

"US and France will support Côte d'Ivoire" The most irresponsible statement I've ever heard from a so called expert.

"US and France will support Côte d'Ivoire" The most irresponsible statement I've ever heard from a so called expert.
Gyamfi 11 years ago

I hope the lawyers representing Gh are verse with the issues.

I hope the lawyers representing Gh are verse with the issues.
Gyamfi 11 years ago

I hope the lawyers representing Gh are well verse with the issues

I hope the lawyers representing Gh are well verse with the issues
HONESTY 11 years ago

How and when did Vladimir Antwi Danso become an international relations expert?? Has he ever worked in the UN or served in the diplomatic service. If "yes" as what i.e. in what capacity? He talks as if he knows all about dipl ...
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How and when did Vladimir Antwi Danso become an international relations expert?? Has he ever worked in the UN or served in the diplomatic service. If "yes" as what i.e. in what capacity? He talks as if he knows all about diplomacy. A claim even renowned diplomats like Kofi Annan and Lakdar Ibrahimi do not make!!!
Kwawu Agbemenu 11 years ago

Why should the U.S., France, or any other nation, take sides? This is an issue Ghana & C.I. should resolve, applying laid-down international guidelines. No party should bring in foreign governments!

Why should the U.S., France, or any other nation, take sides? This is an issue Ghana & C.I. should resolve, applying laid-down international guidelines. No party should bring in foreign governments!
SALIFU Kusassi 11 years ago

Invite British government to back Ghana in her maritime roll being our colonial masters.Kwame Nkruma threw Britishman away after independence and sealed it with Republic three years later.Ivory Coast reserved part of her powe ...
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Invite British government to back Ghana in her maritime roll being our colonial masters.Kwame Nkruma threw Britishman away after independence and sealed it with Republic three years later.Ivory Coast reserved part of her powers to her colonial masters.Thus our Kwame Nkrumah at 105yrs last sunday.Can our mahama led ndc administration get Ghanaians through this pending matter? Doubt it.Fear for the nation and fear for our children.

Osei 11 years ago

If NPP is there this case would have been solutions long time. Thanks

If NPP is there this case would have been solutions long time. Thanks
G. K. Berko 11 years ago

Given the history of cooperation between the Ivorians and the two Western stalwarts, we cannot count on the two Western Powers to support us in this dispute, even if we deserve to win.

Moreover, the current Ghanaian Gover ...
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Given the history of cooperation between the Ivorians and the two Western stalwarts, we cannot count on the two Western Powers to support us in this dispute, even if we deserve to win.

Moreover, the current Ghanaian Government is not very much liked by the USA as the French like the Ivory Coast. One might think that the presence of Kosmos, an American Company, in controlling ownership of Ghana's Oil Fields might encourage the USA to favor us. But no. The Americans might think Kosmos could get a better deal with the Ivorians than with us, and decide for the Cote d'Ivoire. We must also remember that the dominant presence of France Businesses in the Ivory Coast offers France the incentive to back the Ivorians.

We may just be lucky that other members of the Arbitration group may be in majority and would prepoderantly vote for us.

Now, folks would surely see how the divide-and-conquer Imperial tactics would be at play to seek the best interest of the West at our expense.

Imagine if we the native African Countries had a better Economic cooperation and mutual assistance commitment, we could at worst amicably share the Oil that may lie close to or expand across our common border with the Ivory Coast, without any Western inducements on either side.

It could be a sore experience for us all over again, after being cheated by the USA on the Valco deal, decades ago.

Long Live Ghana!!!
G. K. Berko 11 years ago

For better assurances of Fairness in this arbitration, if France and the USA sit on the Arbitration Committee, the two representatives may have to recuse themselves.

Long Live Ghana!!!

For better assurances of Fairness in this arbitration, if France and the USA sit on the Arbitration Committee, the two representatives may have to recuse themselves.

Long Live Ghana!!!

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