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Dr. Apaak tells Palmer Buckle: ‘You can’t runaway’

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  • EZEKIEL 11 years ago

    Right on, brother!
    Too many "men-of-God" in money making business and TOO SELF-RIGHTEOUS!

  • PRINCE KWASI ADADE (OFIE) 11 years ago

    WE KNOW ONLY TWO NAMES, NANA ADDO & BAWUMIA. NANA'S LEADERSHIP WITH BAWUMIA IS EXCELLENT. NANA IS OUR POLITICAL MESSIAH!! WE WILL PATIENTLY WAIT FOR HIM TO COME AND LIBERATE US FROM OUR ECONOMIC OPPRESSORS.WE CAN'T PUT OUR TR ...
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  • Afrowa 11 years ago

    The problem is that corruption is now entrenched in our society. We should all look into ourselves and examine the ways however little that we have been contributing to this cancer from the President, to politicians, pastors, ...
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  • effua mansa 11 years ago

    "A national week of doing right" this is a good idea. This is called problem solving strategy from a well thought provoking mind. Critical thinking is the key. God bless you for what you put in the public domain. Political af ...
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  • OLD SOLDIER 11 years ago

    Author:-Kofi Ata, Cambridge, UK...
    I agree with Justice Emile Short that the language used by GBA was inappropriate but at the same time, it is true that Afari Gyan's credibility was dented and the image of the Electoral Com ...
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  • KK 11 years ago

    Dr. Apaak should ask himself what the government has done with the numerous cases of corruption that have been exposed? The issue is not the exposure of corruption, but the lack of political will on the part of the government ...
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  • Francis C. Quainoo 11 years ago

    The Arch-Bishop is absolutely right in his deliberations. In that, there are so many CORRUPTIVE ACTIVITIES within the corridors of power in this government which almost every Tom, Dick and Harry can easily pinpoint.

    Now fo ...
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  • SGT ANANI FIADZOE 11 years ago

    That priest with the scruffy lice-infested beard molests mass servers in the sacristy. And he chases parishioners' wives as well. The Pope should sack this Palmer Buckle.

  • kofikofiko 11 years ago

    May God forgive u

  • Borkovi 11 years ago

    The fight against corruption is the primary responsibility of government. The constitution gives them alone all the powers & tools in the world to fight this canker. All ordinary Ghanaians can do is expose acts of corruption, ...
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  • God save us 11 years ago

    We need someone to save us. We cannot save ourselves because we are all corrupt. We do not have the medicine.
    Top to bottom is very corrupt.
    We you give us the medicine, we throw it away and we do things that will make us e ...
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  • Frank Agyena-Karikari 11 years ago

    Yes, some of the religious leaders are also corrupt but they do not steal state money and nobody has complained of them stealing their money.
    The church can speak against corruption but cannot prosecute and punish corruption ...
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  • effua mansa 11 years ago

    If the frowns on its members who gets money quick without the person having a kind of business that them rich quick, they should show interest by way of knowing what they do by conversation and counseling. Something can be ...
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  • Kweku 11 years ago

    I think there are two ways of looking at corruption in Ghana, Perception and Actual corruption I can say. Every Ghanaian as Dr Apaak opined has the responsibility of narrowing the perception of corruption into actually exposi ...
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  • MANTSE 11 years ago

    Certainly, the Churches and Men of God and Civil Society have a role to play in the Fight against Corruption, but to suggest that the Churches equally share in the Fight is a COP OUT and SMACKS of admitted FAILURE.

    The Chu ...
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  • BREAD 11 years ago

    I am deeply moved a touched by your rejoinder. At least I know I am not alone in speaking out against the evil in our society. Thank you

  • effua mansa 11 years ago

    Please kindly regroup your thinking and cut out the sentiments. This kind of topic in all aspects is for good of the country and we thought provoking solutions and suggestions. Solutions cuts and straightens issues so if do ...
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  • KK 11 years ago

    Effua, this is a discussion for matured and intelligent Nation Builders and not infantiles like yourself. If you did not understand the rejoinder above, you are childish and have no business posting a comment on it. Please go ...
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  • KK 11 years ago

    You Have Said it ALL. The Insolence and Hypocrisy of APAAK and the Government he defends is all too clear for any rational thinker to see. Only the Brain Dead will continue to applaud these Thieves and hope for anything posit ...
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  • effua mansa 11 years ago

    I totally agree with you. This is a very inspiring post and I hope all good meaningful Ghanaians will have the wisdom to understand and not misconstrued it as an attack against the bishop.

  • kayi 11 years ago

    Apaak is absolutely right on this.

  • YEYE BOY. 11 years ago

    Is this thing called Apaak living in Ghana? Who should report corrupt officials when the government fails to prosecute them whenever a report is made? How about Gov. officails who have been exposed? Have they been arrested? W ...
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  • KOBIE 11 years ago

    Somebody tell this dude that the church is a place where sinners are purged and converted to be saved, not to be disowned...Doctor? And while still at it if government is patently inactive and unwilling to prosecute 'proved' ...
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  • agborvitor 11 years ago

    Yeye Boy, can't agree with you more. Huge point!

  • TWEAA 11 years ago

    YOU WAIT, DR APAAK WILL SOON BE EXPOSED BY HIS CHURCH MEMBERS...MARK IT.

  • Ojay 11 years ago

    Apaak. , it seems to me you d'ont understand what he preached. Differentiate between common sense, wisdom, knowledge,Dr they are not the same.

  • Ugly Akufo Addo 11 years ago

    Rapist

  • ndc faithfuls 11 years ago

    I dont know what is wrong with you but may the good Lord have mercy on you.

  • Judgement Day 11 years ago

    We must start speaking about this country by faith instead of going around spouting bad news all the time. Of course, that will sound odd to most people. Some of them may even think we've slipped a few cogs. But that's nothin ...
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  • Mama Rosina 11 years ago

    We are under economic shakles all because of NDC incompetent and corrupt government. We had eight years of NPP government and times were certainly better for us than we have found ourselves in under the six years of GYEEDA,SU ...
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  • still rastafari 11 years ago

    stop fighting pastors & cure corruption

  • MANTSE 11 years ago

    Listen to Dr. Apaak:

    “Maybe we will make more progress in the fight against corruption if moral society moved beyond talk and complaints to exposing, reporting and disowning those their members profiting and benefiting f ...
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  • MANTSE 11 years ago

    Why has Govt. failed to recognize the Efforts of Martin Amidu but has rather made him feel so ISOLATED? Is that the PRICE that those BOLD enough to stand up to Corruption have to Pay?

    The Day Martin Amidu will be appointed ...
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  • still rastafari 11 years ago

    corruption is an NDC cancer & canker

  • Hoffmann 11 years ago

    oh My Country Ghana you need deliverance because corrupt politicians are sucking you like milk. Political leaders who are voted to put things in its right perspective are trying to defend themselves by attacking those who ha ...
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  • Ghanaba Catholic 11 years ago

    The Bishop's statements were hitting the nail on the heard. As a Catholic I can confirm to all that my church is clear on its stance against fraud and all forms of evil. My church also preaches forgiveness and repentance.Each ...
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  • Daniel Owusu 11 years ago

    Dr. Apaak didn't understand the wisdom in the Arch Bishop's message, that admonished Ghanaians to eschew corruption. I don't blame the Dr, because he has to open his month, however irrelevant he may sound, just to justify his ...
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  • National Patapaa Party 11 years ago

    You are made a church elder when you continually "shower" money in the church - the source of the money? Fraud money!

  • MAAME 11 years ago

    May God forgive you of this sin.You are an idiot born by an idiot woman, heaven has no room for fools like you.Worship ndc and insult the men of God, you will definitely reap what you are sowing today.NDC is a demonic society ...
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  • Ezonor 11 years ago

    You think you have a divine right to insult others just because they commented on a Bishop's comment?
    So surprising you are rather asking for God's forgiveness for others. Wonders shall never end

  • sawla 11 years ago

    Some time I ask myself is this men of God in Ghana. Go to the catholic church n see the corruption going by Rv.fathers. just recently they give a money out for one Rv. Father at Tuna to build a sch n he blow the money n the o ...
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  • Ghana 11 years ago

    Why can't you mention the Fathers name you coward

  • Charles Agbenu 11 years ago

    I wish Dr, Appak confronts Duncan Williams who spews hypocritical comments on govt similarly. Appak sees bad things with Palmer but golden things with Duncan Williams. This cowdung Dr Appak must be careful with MEN OF GOD who ...
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  • assemblymember,ahafo-ano south 11 years ago

    According to my own research ,we have 100% of ghanaians who believe in God.
    Then,my question goes,if we have 100% of ghanaians who believe in God,then, who are those corrupt people????????????????????????????.This clearly sh ...
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  • G. K. Berko 11 years ago

    Both the Government and the Churches must ask their members where they got their sudden wealth from.

    In all upright Countries, the Governments' Internal Revenue Services would instantly investigate anyone who acquires a pr ...
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  • VICTOR, LONDON 11 years ago

    DR Apaak you and your president were voted into power to rule and fight corruptionwith all the incentives,free cars,houses alowances,fuel,security etc and you want the religious leaders who do not get any of these freebis fr ...
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  • G. K. Berko 11 years ago

    The first line of attack on Corruption has to be the Government. It is the Government that is supposed to enact and enforce appropriate Laws to rid the Society of crime.

    What most conspicuously stands out as the Governmen ...
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  • Tina 11 years ago

    Why is corruption still growing with this numerous churches in every corner of the country. Pastor's are the ones doing sakawa in the country. The zombies also give out their monies to pastors to live a comfortable life and ...
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  • Kojo Billy Duncan 11 years ago

    I share your sentiments and agree with Clement Apaak. It is unfortunate that most of our people pretend to be religious and are morally bankrupt.

  • alex boatang 11 years ago

    I like that Dr.Apaak.All these corrupt guys steal the money from the government and donate big to the church every sunday.Some they call themselves Elders get special prayers

  • john williams 11 years ago

    The man is simply a conman who is only out to 419 ghanaians. He has no answers to the problems started by his own late father edward akuffo addo under the leadership of abrefa busia. The destructve genes of his father and co ...
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  • Aikins 11 years ago

    Br. John William wise up

  • BRAINS 11 years ago

    THIS DR APAAK MAN IS LIVING IN A CLOSET PARKED SOMEWHERE AT THE BACK OF A WEALTHY-MAN'S GARAGE WITH THE BLESSING OF THE MADAM OF THE HOUSE! HOW MANY REPORTED CASES OF NAKED CORRUPTION HAD FACE PROSECUTION OF THE LAW? IF YOU'R ...
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  • HARD LISTENERS 11 years ago

    You first accept the comment made in good faith and then throw back the challenge to help in that direction to the archbishop. it would have put your challenge in a different light and not give the impression we now get as th ...
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  • HARD LISTENERS 11 years ago

    Remember anyone that defends this govt the loudest and in the most hypocrital and sycophantic manner is the one heavily rewarded.

  • STEVOOOO... 11 years ago

    Please we vote for parties to form a government to CHECK THE SOCIETY FROM GOING WAYWARD THROUGH THIEVERY AND CORRUPTION...... but the NDC is doing the exact opposite...... They are the ones stealing our money to render us poo ...
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  • joojo smith 11 years ago

    has Dr Apaak and his NDC moved beyond talk and complaints to exposing, reporting and disowning those their members profiting and benefiting from fraud and acts of corruption against the State to the detriment of the people.. ...
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  • KING LOMOTEY 11 years ago

    Insidious corruption pervades the whole nation,even among members of your church.

  • VAN 11 years ago

    SADA,ISOFOTON, WOYOME etc. Who should do what Apaak. Look, GNPC has surreptitiously taken a loan of $700m without Parliament's knowledge and approval what should Buckle do? How many of you staffers are there only serving as a ...
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  • Ras 11 years ago

    people like you are the problem with Ghana. U just talk without thinking. Maybe you have water in your head instead of brain cells. U get up and shout that Palmer Buckle is a child molester? How dare u? How dare u I ask again ...
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  • G bele Anto 11 years ago

    you stinking stupid idiot northerner. After your stupid stealing habit how do you expect the priest to change you. The only change that can happen is by your self. Jesus died alright but people have to decide to be safe. The ...
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  • Religious 11 years ago

    Yes you've gotta fight your own salbation with fear and trembling. The men of God tell you what to do bt tjey can't force you.

  • Truth 11 years ago

    The problem is the involvement of people in government and appointees and "agents".Its sad that His Excellency has picked picked incompetent "boys" to serve as his aids/staffers/communicators.With everybody trying to say some ...
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  • Musa 11 years ago

    You are all disturbing our ears come and let us farm. You are all focusing too much on the corruption of Mahama. We are all involved

  • Commonsense 11 years ago

    NDC is made up of Ewe thieves and some Nortnern armed robbers. I am not surprised that only Ewes and these Northern armed robbers are attacking our Most Reverend Father

  • princewilly@ymail.com 11 years ago

    Ducking into confession with a turkey in his arms, Kwame said,
    "Forgive me, Father, for I have sinned. I stole this turkey to
    feed my family. Would you take it and assuage my guilt?"
    "Certainly not," said the Priest. ...
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  • Abrefa 11 years ago

    Do you have a problem with the Church?

  • WTF! 11 years ago

    It is a must to fight the massive, unprecedented corruption of the NDC. But where is the credibility of Palmer-Buckle, the same person who asked us not so long ago at P.V.Obeng's funeral mass to emulate the infamous, corrupti ...
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  • CK 11 years ago

    I agree with Dr. Apaak. The churches must do more about corruption and stop the complaints. Let is see the church doing its part of the bargain and their complaints will be taken seriously. But for now is just mere rhetoric.. ...
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  • James Adjei 11 years ago

    What the hell is going on. Do these guys have to be defensive all the time about corruption. Governance is about taking responsibility or else resign

  • adanko 11 years ago

    why? bcos NDC is just grabbing left right and centre like starved children and Mahama is also grabbing so no control. Look at all the mess NDC officials are caught in plus president's brother, wife and girl friends. Apaak you ...
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  • Papa yaw 11 years ago

    Right

  • Anatu 11 years ago

    Your rebuttal is great. However, when the moral society is smother by vociferous political voices, no headway can be made. We all need to work hand in hand. Yet when it suits politicians they brush aside the moral voice and g ...
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  • Anatu 11 years ago

    smothered (no smother)

  • MC. K'bu 11 years ago

    Dr. Apaak!!!!!, this stance you have taken is the reason behind why many people do not wish to report corruption anymore.. Just check the stance you in Govt take... Why should I go to the Police who turn around to inform t ...
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  • Ugly Akufo Addo 11 years ago

    Kwasia stupid so called man of God

  • Iwan 11 years ago

    Funny that these loud mouthed preachers open up only when NDC is ruling. Because they dared not when the elephant was arround. A paramount Chief and 40 others died and these bootlickers had no nerves to even visit the berieve ...
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  • Anatu 11 years ago

    Well, if when people stand up to nib a canker in the bud they are 'preyed' on, because some think that it is only their party that is hated, then there is some homework to be done.
    Not losing your cool is part of the game. ...
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  • louis 11 years ago

    Dr. God bless you so much!
    since im a christian i will talk about our pastors/pulpits.kindly take your ipad,tablet,notebook and phones and go back in reference to your pastor's sermons in the year to see how many times he/s ...
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  • gasco 11 years ago

    Thank you my brother.

  • Anatu 11 years ago

    Pastors and all are lumped together. You who call yourselves christians today love to hear what you want. When a pastor, a bishop or a priest hits the raw cord of sin, you all run away and find a new church - one that will sp ...
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  • Pusuga Naaba 11 years ago

    Dr Appak, when you have An NDc govt. that is so inward looking, has instituted winner takes all stance, and listen to no one, how does any one contribute to anything. You don't want anyone to contribute, you are too busy burr ...
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  • SLOW 11 years ago

    Corruption is not the preserve of any political party. Let's not behave like the outstretch and think that someone is responsible for it. Corruption is in the churches, public/civil service and every aspect of human endeavor ...
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  • roger murphy 11 years ago

    i agree with the Bishop when he said that, non achievers will always jump to defend their just because of protecting their jobs. this guy is a clear example.

  • ISSA ABONGO 11 years ago

    ALL THE SO CALLED PRESIDENTIAL STAFFERS, KPESSAH-WHYTE, BATIDAM, PROSPER BANI AND THE HOST OF THEM ARE IN THEIR POSTS TO ENRICH THEMSELVES. THERE IS NOTHING THEY ARE DOING TO CHANGE THE CORRUPT CONDITIONS WHICH ENRICHES THEM. ...
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  • EFI 11 years ago

    Buckle was the reason why l denounced catholism.bcos of his partisan question s against captian kojo tsikata during n.r.c hearing

  • Nana Yaw 11 years ago

    Well said, Dr. Apaak. It is time that all concerned citizens join in the fight against corruption, instead of looking to " government" alone to eradicate this canker in our society.Yes, religious leaders and faith practitione ...
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  • louis 11 years ago

    now corruption is like sin in our society that's why i said religious leaders can do best if they refrain from partisan approaches.since morality supercede laws because it carries heavenly message or christ.
    some pastors are ...
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  • Yaw Menu 11 years ago

    Good job done Dr.Appak.

  • willis 11 years ago

    ahaaaaaaa u see dos animals strike on de pastor no wonder bcos his leaders aware of dat canker u people continue doing nonsense we re coming

  • Georgee 11 years ago

    Is the Bishop the one who must recover monies that have been stolen. Leave him alone to speak his mind.

  • Jo 11 years ago

    these government officials, where did they school at all?

  • willis 11 years ago

    dos animals dey use our taxation money to sponsored dem to schooling abroad dats why he talk like cangaloo stupid so called dr my foot.

  • kwam 11 years ago

    religiosity inhibits the reality of the average Ghanaian life style. we all claim to religious yet our actions not portray that.

  • SHAKA 11 years ago

    I DO NOT UNDERSTAND THIS DR. APAAK.
    FIGHTING CORRUPTION IS 90% RESPONSIBILITY OF THE GOV'T. WHAT HAS GOVERNMENT DONE ABOUT PEOPLE THAT HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN CORRUPT PRACTICES. SIMPLY THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT HAVE THE POLITICA ...
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  • Vak Luze 11 years ago

    who told you Borkovi that is Government alone who can check corruption, we should talk positive please.

  • persco abrantie 11 years ago

    You NDC led by rawlings collapsed our cultural institutions( religion,cultural norms etc etc) and for 30 years plus instituted corruption lawlessness,indiscipline in schools,hooliganism,alien cultures etc etc including trib ...
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  • persco abrantie 11 years ago

    wise up..you ere born under rawlings so you no no better.OUR COUNTRY WAS FAR BETTER OFF THAN WHEN TOGOLESE RAWLINGS STAGED HIS BOGUS COUP

  • NOBODY 11 years ago

    The government can't sit back and expect religious bodies to help in the fight against corruption when it's a well-known fact that the public complains to the government about corruption, and the government always turns a bli ...
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  • Lord Tennison 11 years ago

    The NDC guys are at their wits end.Always passing the buck.
    If you want to deal a devastating blow to corruption,you need to do the following:
    (a)Trim the size of the government
    (b)Strengthen law enforcement and the judici ...
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  • sunday 11 years ago

    christianity has destroy ghana, I believe in voodoo from now on going every public office holders must sure antoa before giving him any position all the corruption will stop because antoa will not forgive you if u go wrong

  • AKORABA 11 years ago

    Kwasiakwa,what were you expecting from the Man of God? Masa,learn to pay
    heed to advice and stop that unnecessary comment.Montie obiara mo te na ho.