Otabil: Ghana’s education system not knowledge-based

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Ras Bo @ London 11 years ago

Is it not hypocrisy? In the days Eli his two sons Hophini and Phinehas kept extorting from the people of God and they will do it with all the force leaving the congregation bad offering to offer as sacrifice to God. (1 Samuel ...
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Is it not hypocrisy? In the days Eli his two sons Hophini and Phinehas kept extorting from the people of God and they will do it with all the force leaving the congregation bad offering to offer as sacrifice to God. (1 Samuel CH.2) HYPOCRITS
What goes on in our churches today?
Unnecessary Appeal for funds, Offertory and Tithes
What language do they use to extort monies from the people?
We want Ten People to donate 500gh, Nine people to give 400gh, Eight people to donate 300gh, Seven people to Donate 200ghc and so on and on till the last person. This is aside what people will give as normal offering for the day that might be once, twice or thrice.
The people are then asked to pay their church dues and some who belong to some association will pay for uniforms and travelling expenses.
Meetings organised by all groups and association centre on how to mobilise funds for the growth of the church.
I have nothing against telling people to give but greatly have a problem when you don’t question the source of these incomes in the offering box? The evil enters the church and donates greatly and tomorrow he becomes the church president. His kids will be lured to take up priestly and pastoral training and in future becomes the head of the Christian community. What do you think will happen to the people of God?
They are bent on leading the people astray by twisting the truth to soothe their whims and caprices.
Can they truthfully say Ghana is hard than 1979 to 1983? When we used to queue to buy a tin of milk? Why have they been so ungrateful to God for all the graces and mercies around us?
Why have they kept quite when it is unequivocally true that John Agyekum Kuffour plundered the economy with his cronies like ( JH Mensa, Kwamina Bartels, Hackman Owusu Agyeman , Professor Ameyaw Ekumfi, Adumadze and many more who are so silent today enjoying their booty as if they are dead. Where were your voices when all these rot were happening? Were you also involved?
Why have you raise your voice against a government who is trying to fix the rot?
Why are you speaking against anything positive and turning the pulpit to campaign and politicise every government programme? Beware of the wrath of God; He who leads one of these ones astray will not be better than being thrown into the sea with a mile stone tied around their neck.
There existed professional prophets in days of Jeroboam king of Israel , whose sole duty is to prophesise to the king for food and their living allowance.
There came Amos from nowhere near the prophet band after he has encounter God in the sycamore vine to warn the King not to take Israel to war.
Because these stomach prophets knew they will loose their wages, should they accept Amos’ prophesy, impressed upon the king to send Amos away to prophesise to his kinsmen for bread.
The king did not heed to Amos` advice and took Israel to war against its enemies…..HE WHO HAS EARS LET HIM HEAR!!!!
All those who are pushing him (Nana Addo) will do him a great harm and regret for the rest of their lives. He cannot do anything new than being a replica of Kuffour`s rule; in addition to an obvious arrogant perception everyone sees of him. His intentions are black n white (DIE HARD) Nana Van dam but still he will die because he pronounced dead for himself. Only simple minded will fool for him…..Nana is not an achiever neither can he boast of any successful ambition than mischief. He is totally living on legacy which is not his toil but from the booty his forefathers pilfered from the state.
Mischievous words like these can only be spewed by people like you and Professor Martey, Bishop Asante Antwi, Mensa Otabil and Others. Do you really serve the God who made the heavens and the earth? I will imagine your disappointment if you die to see God as a person you really hate. How can you discriminate when you call yourself a follower of Christ? Your political stance has waterred down what I revered you for. Your opinions and expressions are full of malice against a group of people who were also created by the same God you serve. Why have taken stance and speak ill of one publicly whilst you are mute on your favourites. Beware!!! And if you have forgotten read Matt 18 verse 6……
What did you say when the following occurred:
When Kwamina Bartels and Kuffour were promising Longitudinal and latitudinal housing projects which never happened?
Kuffour`s MATREKO PRESIDENTIAL INITIATIVES?
When JAKE OBETSEBI LAMPTEY whose father a traitor and a suicide bomber used state funds to refurbished state bungalow and paid peanut for it when this bungalow can be reuse by future state leaders.
When another son of a traitor who claims to be a lawyer cannot prove his operating licence or law certificate? Do you think it is appropriate for innocent people to be convicted and sent to prison by the action and inactions of an uncertified Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo Addo; who is perceived to be operating illegally?
HYPOCRITE PROPHET use your pulpit wisely and do the right thing. Don’t use the house of God to trade and deceive the people. You are really confused seek God well and don’t allow your emotions to taint Gods image.
ñtra 11 years ago

What is the politics of the message of the message preached by Mensa otabil. Ghana is suffering because of fools like you. Why can't you use your brain?

What is the politics of the message of the message preached by Mensa otabil. Ghana is suffering because of fools like you. Why can't you use your brain?
Ghanaman 11 years ago

Where did he get his education? And his Fake Dr.

Where did he get his education? And his Fake Dr.
OLD SOLDIER 11 years ago

Author:PIFF POFF...
THE NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE HAS COLLAPSED. THE NHIS HASN'T REIMBURSED ALL HEALTH SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR 9 MONTHS NOW BUT THIS IS WHAT THE THIEVING NDC/MAHAMBOLE ARE USING OUR TAX FOR. WHILE THE ACC GENER ...
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Author:PIFF POFF...
THE NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE HAS COLLAPSED. THE NHIS HASN'T REIMBURSED ALL HEALTH SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR 9 MONTHS NOW BUT THIS IS WHAT THE THIEVING NDC/MAHAMBOLE ARE USING OUR TAX FOR. WHILE THE ACC GENERAL PAYS WORKERS OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH WORKERS, OWNERS OF PRIVATE HEALTH FACILITIES CAN'T AND ARE FOLDING UP. SERIOUSLY, ALL PRIVATE HEALTH SERVICE PROVIDERS MUST MEET TO ANNOUNCE THE OBITUARY OF THE NHIS AND START 'CASH AND CARRY' IF THEY DON'T WANT THIS PROPAGANDA-INFESTED NDC GOVT TO COLLAPSE THEIR BUSINESSES. AFTER ALL THE KNUST HOSPITAL AND PRESTEA GOVT HOSPITAL HAVE STARTED 'CASH AND CARRY.' THE SATANAIC NDC WILL,OF COURSE, NEVER ANNOUNCE THE OBITUARY OF NHIS LEST THEY LOSE THE 2016 ELECTIONS BUT IN SO DOING OUR HEALTH SECTOR IS GRINDING TO A HALT. START 'CASH AND CARRY' NOW !!!!!!!!!!
fosu 11 years ago

Thank you pastor, may the good God bless you forever let those who have ears listen to the wisdom from a wisdom man of God

Thank you pastor, may the good God bless you forever let those who have ears listen to the wisdom from a wisdom man of God
WILLIAM 11 years ago

Great point. But we don't only have ears, we have eyes too. Let us see some examples, some models e.g. in Central University that the pastor owns, in the graduates, etc!Indeed in the other faith-based institutions of learning ...
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Great point. But we don't only have ears, we have eyes too. Let us see some examples, some models e.g. in Central University that the pastor owns, in the graduates, etc!Indeed in the other faith-based institutions of learning!
Kweku 11 years ago

William, do not get away with the cocoons just because they speak from pulpits and as well have set up universities. Otabil missed the point, the issue is proper education don't just observe and learn it does solve problems.
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William, do not get away with the cocoons just because they speak from pulpits and as well have set up universities. Otabil missed the point, the issue is proper education don't just observe and learn it does solve problems.

Do Otabil think Ghanaians don't observe and learn that there is no for instance reliable energy supply? Have we solved it? What is Otabil's university observing and learning that is different from Legon, KNUST, etc? Isn't it the same books based on observation and learning experiences of white man?

We just observe and learn what white man says such as food, God, governance, etc. Look at the world's landscape where has Ghana led the way out of problems for this world? Because we 'grow = educate' out of other peoples problems leaving our brains dead to deal with our own issues. Brains so weak to do anything positive different from white man unless is about corruption and decay.
Frank Agyena-Karikari 11 years ago

The educational system we have in Ghana still remains the 3 Rs. The supposed change that Jerry brought into educational system was no change because it was not well timed and prepared for.

The educational system we have in Ghana still remains the 3 Rs. The supposed change that Jerry brought into educational system was no change because it was not well timed and prepared for.
PROF 11 years ago

OTABIL TO HEAL EBOLA

WE NEED THE SO CALLED MEN OF GOD AND PROPHETS IN EBOLA COUNTRIES. THEY CLAIM TO PERFORM MIRACLES AND CAST OUT DEMONS BUT THEY ARE RUNNING AWAY FROM LIBERIA ND SIERRA LEONE. IN THE FACE OF EBOLA ALL THE ...
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OTABIL TO HEAL EBOLA

WE NEED THE SO CALLED MEN OF GOD AND PROPHETS IN EBOLA COUNTRIES. THEY CLAIM TO PERFORM MIRACLES AND CAST OUT DEMONS BUT THEY ARE RUNNING AWAY FROM LIBERIA ND SIERRA LEONE. IN THE FACE OF EBOLA ALL THE MEN OF GOD ARE HIDING.

WHERE IS BONNKE,KOLENDA, DUNCAN-WILLIAMS AND MENSA-OTABIL? WHERE IS TB JOSHUA? THEY ARE ALL HIDING. NONE OF THEM HAS SET FOOT IN LIBERIA OR GUINEA. THEY ARE ALL FAKE. ALL THE HEALING THEY CLAIM TO PERFORM ARE FAKE, THEY ARE STAGED.

THIS IS THE TIME FOR THE MEN OF GOD TO PROVE THAT THEY CAN PERFORM MIRACLE HEALING. LET THEM HEAL JUST ONE EBOLA PATIENT. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! THEY HAVE ALL RAN AWAY FROM EBOLA.

EBOLA HAS EXPOSED ALL OF THEM. NOT EVEN ONE OF THEM HAS GONE TO ANY EBOLA COUNTRY. THEY ARE ALL LIARS AND CON MEN, THEY ARE ALL BUSINESSMEN CONNING PEOPLE IN THE CHURCH TO MAKE MONEY.

EBOLA IS KILLING 1000S BUT THE MEN OF GOD ARE NOWHERE TO BE FOUND. FAKE 419 MEN OF GOD. LET US SEE THE MIRACLES, LET US SEE THE HEALING. WHERE IS THE HEALING AND MIRACLES?
LIARS LIARS LIARS !!!
Faisal 11 years ago

I am writting a similar peace to what you said.
Our men of God or spiritual leaders (Muslims, Christians and Traditionalist) have failed us. This is the time wee need them to deliver us from EBOLA in Africa. Africans we have ...
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I am writting a similar peace to what you said.
Our men of God or spiritual leaders (Muslims, Christians and Traditionalist) have failed us. This is the time wee need them to deliver us from EBOLA in Africa. Africans we have to wake up from the so-called men of God.

OB 11 years ago

It is your doctors and politicians who have failed you from ebola not spiritual leaders. This shows how we think.

It is your doctors and politicians who have failed you from ebola not spiritual leaders. This shows how we think.
Fango 11 years ago

Your obsession with J.J. Rawlings has no end. It is very simplistic to dismiss the reform in education on the grounds you mentioned.Research please and come out with better view.

Your obsession with J.J. Rawlings has no end. It is very simplistic to dismiss the reform in education on the grounds you mentioned.Research please and come out with better view.
Ogbomosho King Kong 11 years ago

Look at the I kind of leaders we have and that explains why our educational system is wrong.
They only chew, pour and passed and have no observational or problem solving qualities.
They can only quote and refer to Article t ...
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Look at the I kind of leaders we have and that explains why our educational system is wrong.
They only chew, pour and passed and have no observational or problem solving qualities.
They can only quote and refer to Article this and Article that even when asked a simple question.
Unfortunately this situation is being taken to a higher level by the lack of improvement in our state school system by replacing it with the so called private 'CASH AND CARRY' schools and universities.
Things can only get worse as Ghana will continue to produce graduates who are only
Good at consuming Western finished products but have no creative or problem solving skills to move Ghana forward.
Our politicians are only qualified in globe trotting to beg for cramps from the Western countries.
God save Mother Ghana !!!
Ogbomosho King Kong 11 years ago

The same shit, different color.

The same shit, different color.
PROF 11 years ago

OTABIL GO ANDFACE EBOLA

WE NEED THE SO CALLED MEN OF GOD AND PROPHETS IN EBOLA COUNTRIES. THEY CLAIM TO PERFORM MIRACLES AND CAST OUT DEMONS BUT THEY ARE RUNNING AWAY FROM LIBERIA ND SIERRA LEONE. IN THE FACE OF EBOLA ALL ...
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OTABIL GO ANDFACE EBOLA

WE NEED THE SO CALLED MEN OF GOD AND PROPHETS IN EBOLA COUNTRIES. THEY CLAIM TO PERFORM MIRACLES AND CAST OUT DEMONS BUT THEY ARE RUNNING AWAY FROM LIBERIA ND SIERRA LEONE. IN THE FACE OF EBOLA ALL THE MEN OF GOD ARE HIDING.

WHERE IS BONNKE,KOLENDA, DUNCAN-WILLIAMS AND MENSA-OTABIL? WHERE IS TB JOSHUA? THEY ARE ALL HIDING. NONE OF THEM HAS SET FOOT IN LIBERIA OR GUINEA. THEY ARE ALL FAKE. ALL THE HEALING THEY CLAIM TO PERFORM ARE FAKE, THEY ARE STAGED.

THIS IS THE TIME FOR THE MEN OF GOD TO PROVE THAT THEY CAN PERFORM MIRACLE HEALING. LET THEM HEAL JUST ONE EBOLA PATIENT. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! THEY HAVE ALL RAN AWAY FROM EBOLA.

EBOLA HAS EXPOSED ALL OF THEM. NOT EVEN ONE OF THEM HAS GONE TO ANY EBOLA COUNTRY. THEY ARE ALL LIARS AND CON MEN, THEY ARE ALL BUSINESSMEN CONNING PEOPLE IN THE CHURCH TO MAKE MONEY.

EBOLA IS KILLING 1000S BUT THE MEN OF GOD ARE NOWHERE TO BE FOUND. FAKE 419 MEN OF GOD. LET US SEE THE MIRACLES, LET US SEE THE HEALING. WHERE IS THE HEALING AND MIRACLES?
LIARS LIARS LIARS !!!
Kenkey Warriors!!! 11 years ago

The education system does impart knowledge but it is not engaging, thus creating educated idiots who are unable to think.
You are a beneficiary of the chew and pour education Ghanaians are receiving. Because they cannot th ...
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The education system does impart knowledge but it is not engaging, thus creating educated idiots who are unable to think.
You are a beneficiary of the chew and pour education Ghanaians are receiving. Because they cannot think they can't determine you are a con man misusing the good word of God to steal their hard-earned money.
Get lost, false prophet!
Reasonable 11 years ago

Has he ever stolen from u? Did he mention to u he is a prophet. Hates of the truth, u must be a very miserable person to make such a comment like this about someone u have never personally dealt with.
Think abt it.

Has he ever stolen from u? Did he mention to u he is a prophet. Hates of the truth, u must be a very miserable person to make such a comment like this about someone u have never personally dealt with.
Think abt it.
PROF 11 years ago

Has he ever stolen from u?

HE HAS STOLEN FROM MANY PEOPLE TO GET RICH. HE HAS TAKEN TITHES SINFULLY FROM PEOPLE. NOE HE CALLS HIMSELF A MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER. HE IS NO DIFFERENT FROM ALL THE OTHER MEN OF GOD WHO HAVE ROBB ...
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Has he ever stolen from u?

HE HAS STOLEN FROM MANY PEOPLE TO GET RICH. HE HAS TAKEN TITHES SINFULLY FROM PEOPLE. NOE HE CALLS HIMSELF A MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER. HE IS NO DIFFERENT FROM ALL THE OTHER MEN OF GOD WHO HAVE ROBBED THE PEOPLE.

Did he mention to u he is a prophet

HE IS A MAN OF GOD, A PASTOR, AND HE HAS HAS ROBBED THE POOR TO GET RICH. HE CANT RUN AWAY FROM THAT.
Reasonable 11 years ago

U are just like others who think hard working pple have no right to enjoy the fruit of their labour.
Poor mentality. Those Church members who came to complain to u have every right to leave his Church. Unfortunately the s ...
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U are just like others who think hard working pple have no right to enjoy the fruit of their labour.
Poor mentality. Those Church members who came to complain to u have every right to leave his Church. Unfortunately the so called edu pple do not speak out of facts but from assumptions. I think a lot of his member are learned and wiser than any of the critics and they can make their own judgement. If u enjoy the reward of ur hard working and thinks that is alright then he also deserves his reward.
So sorry for u
PROF 11 years ago

hard working pple have no right to enjoy the fruit of their labour.

IF THE CHURCH IS A PROFIT MAKING BUSINESS, THEN LET THE PASTORS PAY TAXES. THEND LET PASTORS TELL THE CONGREGATION THAT THIS IS A BUSINESS AND THEY ARE I ...
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hard working pple have no right to enjoy the fruit of their labour.

IF THE CHURCH IS A PROFIT MAKING BUSINESS, THEN LET THE PASTORS PAY TAXES. THEND LET PASTORS TELL THE CONGREGATION THAT THIS IS A BUSINESS AND THEY ARE IN IT FOR A PROFIT.

DID JESUS AND HIS APOSTLES MAKE MONEY FROM THE CHURCH. THESE ARE NOT MEN OF GOD, THESE ARE 419 SAKAWA BUSINESS MEN.

salif 11 years ago

otabil passed thru that system.and he is my idol but whats going on now?going political?personal issues?

otabil passed thru that system.and he is my idol but whats going on now?going political?personal issues?
ELINAM 11 years ago

People went to school, came out with degrees and are more ignorant with ability to speak and write English but can not read and write in their own mother tongue and believed every wisdom based on their own thousands of years ...
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People went to school, came out with degrees and are more ignorant with ability to speak and write English but can not read and write in their own mother tongue and believed every wisdom based on their own thousands of years tradition is no longer relevant so they picked up a 600 year white man values that is setting them backwards instead of moving forward.
Kweku 11 years ago

He passed thru the system but what he observed and learned was to rob poor people in God's name because they are ignorant.

He passed thru the system but what he observed and learned was to rob poor people in God's name because they are ignorant.
Kofi Kumi, London 11 years ago

Masa Pls this is not political or personal. It's the reality. If you have experienced education elsewhere else you would understand and appreciate his point. Why do we always want to create situations just to malign others.

Masa Pls this is not political or personal. It's the reality. If you have experienced education elsewhere else you would understand and appreciate his point. Why do we always want to create situations just to malign others.
Kusi 11 years ago

Why does NDC always take everything personal? When you criticise the system, they think you talking about them.

Why does NDC always take everything personal? When you criticise the system, they think you talking about them.
agbesi francis 11 years ago

Respect yourself!
How dare you attack a man of God like Dr.Otabil?How well do you know him?

Respect yourself!
How dare you attack a man of God like Dr.Otabil?How well do you know him?
Gibrin 11 years ago

The pastor is 100% correct, that is the problem with our education, in reality, is not education but reading, memorizing, passing and forgetting.

The only way many people will take Otabil/Duncan serious is for them to do G ...
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The pastor is 100% correct, that is the problem with our education, in reality, is not education but reading, memorizing, passing and forgetting.

The only way many people will take Otabil/Duncan serious is for them to do Ghanaians a favor by staying away from politics, I will suggest they learn a thing or two from the Chief Imam. Ghanaians have already given them enough and the only thing they can do in return is, to be contempt with what they have and remove their political attire and wear the red-gold-green with the black star. If we get non partisan clerics/elder statesmen, non stomach journalist and development oriented think tanks, we can easily help the people to make better choices of the legislative which will reflect to the executive and will bring the judiciary onboard. AFRICA/GHANA MUST SUCCEED.
hmmm 11 years ago

say its not wisdom based and i will agree because the teaching curricula does contain the information to pass down knowledge to us but its our attitude towards recieving that knowledge. we live in an era where teachers delibe ...
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say its not wisdom based and i will agree because the teaching curricula does contain the information to pass down knowledge to us but its our attitude towards recieving that knowledge. we live in an era where teachers deliberately refuse to impart that knowledge to students during the stipulated working hours so that the can organise extra classess ti impart that same knowledge based on the ssame curricula to the students. students also pay so much school fees, refuse to learn and aquire that knowledge which they seek in school then pay extra cost to buy examination questions and results, these same poeple come back into the world of work and expose themselves that indeed all their schooling time they did not gain the knowlegde. please pastor preach the wisdom of acquiring knowledge to our generation so that we and they do not perish in futur
Kofi Kumi, London 11 years ago

The quality of a country's economy is a reflection of the quality of its education . Our country is in a mess and it's about time we revolutionise the educational system. Our universities are not well equipped to do cutting e ...
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The quality of a country's economy is a reflection of the quality of its education . Our country is in a mess and it's about time we revolutionise the educational system. Our universities are not well equipped to do cutting edge researches to help move on. PASTOR, GOD BLESS U. THE truth sucks but it heals.
Kobina Onumah 11 years ago

This is exactly true. Count the number of PhDs in Ghana and ask the question what are their use? Look at our universities. These highly educated people and institutions cannot produce anything! because they are chew, pour, pa ...
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This is exactly true. Count the number of PhDs in Ghana and ask the question what are their use? Look at our universities. These highly educated people and institutions cannot produce anything! because they are chew, pour, pass and forget!!!!

Tina 11 years ago

I agree with you thousand percent. That is our problem. Ghana education is rather breeding theifs and aimless please.

I agree with you thousand percent. That is our problem. Ghana education is rather breeding theifs and aimless please.
Azumah Nelson 11 years ago

Where was this man educated?

Where was this man educated?
HAWA YAKUBU 11 years ago

May GOD forgive me on what I am about to say concerning this man you supposedly called to spread your word of understanding and forgiveness. Please GOD don't close your eyes when you are calling those into Ghana. Those you c ...
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May GOD forgive me on what I am about to say concerning this man you supposedly called to spread your word of understanding and forgiveness. Please GOD don't close your eyes when you are calling those into Ghana. Those you called to preach in Ghana have no fortitude. Oh God give them double blessing so they will know the correct words to preach. Please God why did you give Ghanaians he goats and dander-heads to propagate your message in good faith?. Oh GOD Ghanaians are yeaning for preachers and not fishers-of-men. Automobil take your insult you gave to Ghanaians and go to hell.
Otabil is this a typical Ghanaian name. This kind of un-welcome nominal satisfaction you gave falls into the ranks for 5 out of 10. May i ask this man of God which country are you comparing Ghana to in the World?. Be a little collegial when you talk on the educational system of Ghana. Cuba and South Korea are one and two and Ghana is not too far from them when it comes to good educational system. Ghana may be in the 60-70 percentile ranks, and its so because the system end up with cream of the crops. Ghanaians are recognized and giving accolade around the globe on knowledge, hard-work and honesty. These your ideological orthodox pointers are nothing but nominal exasperations which no educator will belief. This your flying commentary will not be held as the gospel truth by many people in every corner of the World. Ask me mr preacher man-your knowledge on education is zore from the myriad reasons you gave.
KWAME 11 years ago

Then close your Varsity, because it's part of the system, or else you are a business man not a Pastor. I hope no one, from now onwards will employ graduates from this pastor's school.

Then close your Varsity, because it's part of the system, or else you are a business man not a Pastor. I hope no one, from now onwards will employ graduates from this pastor's school.
nana adui final fall into his grave 11 years ago

Otabil give solution to the problems you just pointed out don't make noise and leave it there,Mr. politician who calls himself man of God,you go on the altar of God to preach politics, I said my whole family left otabil Churc ...
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Otabil give solution to the problems you just pointed out don't make noise and leave it there,Mr. politician who calls himself man of God,you go on the altar of God to preach politics, I said my whole family left otabil Church because he doesn't preach Jesus Christ but politics for his paymasters drug dealers (npp),so there are no elders in that Church to advice him?no no no,this is very bad,man of God being so political, why?have you lost your vision as a manof God?go to Arch Bishop Nicolas Dancun Williams for deliverance for the recovery of your vision,some of your pastors preach well, take out that hipocracy you built for a particular political party, this thief and armed rober kufour and his chimpanzees were destroying the country and you nothing wrong with it because they gave you a dimonic diplomatic card,and man of God you did not see anything wrong with it, eeeeiiii otabil take time and repent from this kind of life,nana adui binlado your man to stop cocaine dealing as a man of God that is what you must preach against, because they sell and give you your share so you have problem with that,eeeiiiii otabil politics will kill you,otabil haven't you felt in yourself that your cocaine dealing dwarf nana adui binlado will die soon???
Osei Yao 11 years ago

IF OTABIL TOOK NOTE OF WHAT GOES ON ABOUT HIM, HOW COME HE IS PROPAGATING FORIGN RELIGIOUS IDEOLOGY INSTEAD OF WHAT HIS ANCESTORS WORSHIP THE SUPREME DIETY? PREACHING IS EASY, PRECEPT IS NOT

IF OTABIL TOOK NOTE OF WHAT GOES ON ABOUT HIM, HOW COME HE IS PROPAGATING FORIGN RELIGIOUS IDEOLOGY INSTEAD OF WHAT HIS ANCESTORS WORSHIP THE SUPREME DIETY? PREACHING IS EASY, PRECEPT IS NOT
Osei kuffour 11 years ago

Thieve .. That's why you opened university in Ghana and send your kids to school in America

Thieve .. That's why you opened university in Ghana and send your kids to school in America
Alornzy 11 years ago

God bless you Sir, you have hit the nail right on the head. As a country we are only interested in bookish type of education but not technical and vocational education. We learn and forget. I think we should use this opport ...
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God bless you Sir, you have hit the nail right on the head. As a country we are only interested in bookish type of education but not technical and vocational education. We learn and forget. I think we should use this opportunity to promote technical and vocational education in our country. For our country to develop we need to move away from academic type of education and promote technical and vocational type of education.
Nat 11 years ago

The education system in Ghana is geared towards "Pass and forget", that is why we can't produce anything in this country.

The education system in Ghana is geared towards "Pass and forget", that is why we can't produce anything in this country.
Yebopower 11 years ago

The church in Ghana is to blame for the mediocrity in education in that country.As Ghana's standard of education declined, the so called borga churches made it worse by influencing members making them think that every situati ...
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The church in Ghana is to blame for the mediocrity in education in that country.As Ghana's standard of education declined, the so called borga churches made it worse by influencing members making them think that every situation could be solved spiritually.This made church members lost their ability to think creatively and empirically to solve problems.These borga churches promised manner its members further deploring poverty of the mind.
OB 11 years ago

What has the church got to do with this? Does the church design the education system? The church can be somehow blamed for the moral and spiritual of the country not education system. That is for the government and Ghana educ ...
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What has the church got to do with this? Does the church design the education system? The church can be somehow blamed for the moral and spiritual of the country not education system. That is for the government and Ghana education service.
ofa k 11 years ago

what is otabil level of education . he is just form four certificate holder

what is otabil level of education . he is just form four certificate holder
Whatever 11 years ago

The knowledge we are accumulating pertains to the past era and not the present much more futuristic. That is why we are backward. We have to change this situation by taking the application of ideas conceived outside classroom ...
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The knowledge we are accumulating pertains to the past era and not the present much more futuristic. That is why we are backward. We have to change this situation by taking the application of ideas conceived outside classroom walls serious. You can't build anything without hypothesis, application and arts
Johnbay 11 years ago

very true pastor

very true pastor
aenski 11 years ago

A significant numbe rof your stadents living in priavte accomodation around dawehnya smoke Cannibis and their parenst do not know. Would it be possible to give parents advice as to the tell tell signs when students takes this ...
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A significant numbe rof your stadents living in priavte accomodation around dawehnya smoke Cannibis and their parenst do not know. Would it be possible to give parents advice as to the tell tell signs when students takes this habit? In the end they lose the plot of why they are in Uni and absent themselves with no one checking on them. A real shame to the ethoes of the University?
BIEN PALABRA 11 years ago

THAT'S WHY WE HAVE SENSELESS LEADERS IN AFRICA.ESPECIALLY GHANA.GHANA EDUCATION IS TO KNOWN HOW TO SPEAK ENGLISH LANGUAGE THAT?'S ALL.EVEN WHEN INTERVIEW THEY THEY PRODUCE SENSELESS TALK.

THAT'S WHY WE HAVE SENSELESS LEADERS IN AFRICA.ESPECIALLY GHANA.GHANA EDUCATION IS TO KNOWN HOW TO SPEAK ENGLISH LANGUAGE THAT?'S ALL.EVEN WHEN INTERVIEW THEY THEY PRODUCE SENSELESS TALK.
DANIEL ARHIN 11 years ago

Pastor God bless you.But let us not forgot, that we don't have the facilities around us to do our studies. if we have the required facilities and combine with our routine of study,we will come out as a good to the entire nati ...
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Pastor God bless you.But let us not forgot, that we don't have the facilities around us to do our studies. if we have the required facilities and combine with our routine of study,we will come out as a good to the entire nation.
SAYIBU MOHAMMED 11 years ago

LIKE BEGETS LIKE,NO WONDER WE IMPORT MORE THAN WE EXPORT.THANK U DOCTOR.

LIKE BEGETS LIKE,NO WONDER WE IMPORT MORE THAN WE EXPORT.THANK U DOCTOR.
Kpanlogo 11 years ago

Good observation but the problem persist in Central Uni under the nose of Dr. Otabil. His Old hands will not give the freedom to well equipped U.S trained lecturers to bring innovation to the school. their exams are all possi ...
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Good observation but the problem persist in Central Uni under the nose of Dr. Otabil. His Old hands will not give the freedom to well equipped U.S trained lecturers to bring innovation to the school. their exams are all possible asnwers because lecturers dont have time to check the creativity of the student. One archito student was failed for thinking outside the box at Central Uni. Please honourable dr Otabil check the rot in your school.
Summaborg 11 years ago

Good for bringing this issue out. So he is unable to bring innovations in his school as Ashesi has done? And spend time preaching on old men going after your ladies? Pastor let us see the knowledge you talked about inculcated ...
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Good for bringing this issue out. So he is unable to bring innovations in his school as Ashesi has done? And spend time preaching on old men going after your ladies? Pastor let us see the knowledge you talked about inculcated in your students. Talk is cheap?
hmmm 11 years ago

very cheap

very cheap
Oscar 11 years ago

l that is the truth. In the UK currently the BECE which JJ introduced is not equivalent to their GCSE my O'levels from Ghana in 1978 till JJ came and changed it was as good as a UK gcse. we are going back. our WASSCE is their ...
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l that is the truth. In the UK currently the BECE which JJ introduced is not equivalent to their GCSE my O'levels from Ghana in 1978 till JJ came and changed it was as good as a UK gcse. we are going back. our WASSCE is their GCSE what a shame. When Illiterates and uneducated people rule you this is what you get.
KING LOMOTEY 11 years ago

Because of this we commit sin each passing day with this shoddy education system. The Almighty will never forgive us, if we don't reform our obsolete educational system.

It is the root of all our problems

Because of this we commit sin each passing day with this shoddy education system. The Almighty will never forgive us, if we don't reform our obsolete educational system.

It is the root of all our problems
Pride 11 years ago

Otabil's definition of knowledge is very shallow and concave. Our education is mainly knowledge based but not skilled based. Our problem though is the application of the knowledge acquired , the skills, to solve our problems. ...
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Otabil's definition of knowledge is very shallow and concave. Our education is mainly knowledge based but not skilled based. Our problem though is the application of the knowledge acquired , the skills, to solve our problems.
Any student of college of education who takes Otabil's definition of knowledge is a failure before they submit their paper.
I wonder if his statement is grounded on research or he had a vision! This men of the Bible who think they know every thing in the world.
Tekonline.org 11 years ago

Knowledge comes in many forms: facts, concepts, principles, processes, procedures, etcetera.

For certain subjects, students need to learn the facts, particularly things that cannot be seen even under the microscope or with ...
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Knowledge comes in many forms: facts, concepts, principles, processes, procedures, etcetera.

For certain subjects, students need to learn the facts, particularly things that cannot be seen even under the microscope or with a telescope. A student cannot know and understand photosynthesis by merely observing a green leaf. One cannot know about electrons by just observing a copper wire conducting electricity. The ten or so systems of the human body have to be thoroughly learned. Often, these are considered foundational topics. They are the building blocks for creative thinking, application, and innovation.

What is prominently lacking in our system is the APPLICATION of knowledge to real life, and the teachers are to blame.

If the examination questions are properly constructed, students would have no choice but to learn and understand the subject matter as it relates to the real world.

Take for instance the process of photosynthesis, by which plants harness the sun's energy. Rather than making a student regurgitate the process verbatim, a good teacher would ask the students: "Justify this statement: without the sun there could be no life on earth".

Examination questions ought to be designed to stimulate thinking and the application of knowledge. That should be the most important purpose of education.
Frank 11 years ago

YOU HAVE TO KNOW YOUR BARE FACTS BEFORE YOU STAND ON THE PULPIT TO TALK LIES TO THE WHOLE.LOOK AT THE UNIVERSITY YOU HAVE SET UP AS AN IDEAL SCHOOL.

CHEW POUR AND PASS GOES ON ALL OVER THE WORLD'S EDUCATION SYSTEM. IT IS ...
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YOU HAVE TO KNOW YOUR BARE FACTS BEFORE YOU STAND ON THE PULPIT TO TALK LIES TO THE WHOLE.LOOK AT THE UNIVERSITY YOU HAVE SET UP AS AN IDEAL SCHOOL.

CHEW POUR AND PASS GOES ON ALL OVER THE WORLD'S EDUCATION SYSTEM. IT IS WHAT THE SCHOOL HAS SET UP, THE ACADEMIC INFRASTRUCTURE IN THE CLASS ROOMS,LECTURE HALLS, WORKSHOPS, LABORATORIES ETC AND ON-THE-JOB LEARNING THAT MAKES A BIG DIFFERENCE AROUND THE DEVELOPED COUNTRIES' EDUCATION POLICY AND SYSTEMS.

I DO NOT THINK THE DEAR LORD HAS TOLD YOU TO MAKE SUCH UNHEALTHY COMMENT. YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO WAIT ON THE LORD AS A PASTOR FOR THE LORD TO GIVE YOU WORDS FOR HIS PEOPLE, THE FLOCK HE HAS GIVEN YOU, RIGHT? THEN DONT ABUSE IT
YEBOPOWER 11 years ago

Reason why Ghana's education is in decline is multi-fold.Firstly, teachers are not motivated enough through remuneration to give off their best. Secondly, lack of modern text books in schools make it difficult for students to ...
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Reason why Ghana's education is in decline is multi-fold.Firstly, teachers are not motivated enough through remuneration to give off their best. Secondly, lack of modern text books in schools make it difficult for students to have anything to learn from.Thirdly, the curriculum is archaic and still designed along colonial lines that does not encourage new thinking. Fourthly, teachers and professors themselves don't write books or text books with local content. Lack of writing by educators have students learning foreign materials that does not apply to local content. Fifthly , Ghana's education was negatively influenced by cheap politics when J.J and his behemoth NDC government chose to go JSS and SSS. This transition without thoughful deliberation from the experts on the ground, brought Ghana's ones envious education system to a halt.
Kwame 11 years ago

Mensah Otabil should stop making ugly noise. Mensah Otabil should just close down his university and save us that pain of lying to us that the graduates from his university are the best in the whole world. Knowledge is applie ...
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Mensah Otabil should stop making ugly noise. Mensah Otabil should just close down his university and save us that pain of lying to us that the graduates from his university are the best in the whole world. Knowledge is applied in society, we mean a society in which one can apply his knowledge. A carpenter can not apply his knowledge when there is no wood and tools for him to work with. Create a productive society and you will see that people will be challenged to apply their knowledge, gain skills and expand their knowledge.
EDUARDO DOMINGO 11 years ago

THE EDUCATION SYSTEMS IN AFRICA IS SLAVERY CONTINUED! IT CAN NOT WIN FOR US, IT IS PACKAGED WITH WRONG DIRECTION AND ATTITUDE THAT CAN NOT WIN FOR US, WE NEED A HUGE REVOLUTION IN EDUCATION TO GET OUT OF THIS SLAVERY!!!
FOR ...
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THE EDUCATION SYSTEMS IN AFRICA IS SLAVERY CONTINUED! IT CAN NOT WIN FOR US, IT IS PACKAGED WITH WRONG DIRECTION AND ATTITUDE THAT CAN NOT WIN FOR US, WE NEED A HUGE REVOLUTION IN EDUCATION TO GET OUT OF THIS SLAVERY!!!
FOR INSTANCE WE SAY WE HATE HOMOSEXUAL , YET WE CALL SODOMITES GAYS. WHEN THE MEANING OF GAY IS GOOD LIFE , A GAY LIFE IS A GOOD LIFE, IGNORAMUSES FALL INTO THE TRICKS, WE ALSO CALL ARMY OF OCCUPATION , BRIGANDS LOOTERS AS APARTHEID. APARTHEID MEANS SEGREGATION, WHY DID THEY NOT STAY IN EUROPE IF THEY BELIEVE IN SEGREGATION? OUR EDUCATION IS NOT GOOD ENOUGH TO FATHOM THESE OUT???

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