NDC accuses Osafo Marfo of “primitive tribal bigotry”

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Uncle Pee 10 years ago

NDC shouldn't think they can win political points here. As much as I disagree with the content of the video, Osafo Marfo is entitled to his own opinion. NDC should concentrate on what is important (solving the problems) and n ...
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NDC shouldn't think they can win political points here. As much as I disagree with the content of the video, Osafo Marfo is entitled to his own opinion. NDC should concentrate on what is important (solving the problems) and not to score political cheap points.
BBC NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 10 years ago

Nana Akanfuo Binaddo must be ashamed of his ugly self , for endangering the life's of school kids at his shameful demonstration. Why Nana using the school kids as his shield ? Shame on him for using these innocent school kids ...
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Nana Akanfuo Binaddo must be ashamed of his ugly self , for endangering the life's of school kids at his shameful demonstration. Why Nana using the school kids as his shield ? Shame on him for using these innocent school kids for his political tricks, he will never be the president of my country Ghana
moshie 10 years ago

is Osafo Marfo wrong?

is Osafo Marfo wrong?
OLD SOLDIER 10 years ago

Author:-Joe...
Thank you, Mr. Greenstreet, you spoke what is in the heart of Ghanaians. Everyone in this world knows NDC hates the truth and would like to hear lies because they are liers. If NDC is really truthful to thems ...
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Author:-Joe...
Thank you, Mr. Greenstreet, you spoke what is in the heart of Ghanaians. Everyone in this world knows NDC hates the truth and would like to hear lies because they are liers. If NDC is really truthful to themselves they will know he spoke the truth and if you ask Ghanaians, I am sure 80% of the people will agree with him. Let N D C come back to their senses and accept the truth and that wopill save this nation.
fifi 10 years ago

wa nu ss3 kraima dog

wa nu ss3 kraima dog
jo 10 years ago

but you will not know as you are from the bigotry party

but you will not know as you are from the bigotry party
ntiman 10 years ago

look at his face like a beast.U have forgotton that at 1st people did not want 2 work in the mines becos of dangers.In the cocoa farms same northerners worked on them and received a little not worth what they worked in equvil ...
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look at his face like a beast.U have forgotton that at 1st people did not want 2 work in the mines becos of dangers.In the cocoa farms same northerners worked on them and received a little not worth what they worked in equvilence,so these northerners have contributed greatly 2 the successs of the motherland.
super agooji 10 years ago

Yes he is, he has erred and has to apologize. are the other regions not part of Ghana? We should be speaking language of togetherness and not such bad statement. I never believed he could say this. it can affect NPP in 201 ...
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Yes he is, he has erred and has to apologize. are the other regions not part of Ghana? We should be speaking language of togetherness and not such bad statement. I never believed he could say this. it can affect NPP in 2016 ,we want Nana But such statement can affect our campaign
C.Y. ANDY-K 10 years ago

I am not impressed a bit about this response in the name of the NDC party. They must go beyond these simple platitudes and show by providing statistical data WHY Osafo Marfo is wrong and is just a diabolical and bigoted ethno ...
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I am not impressed a bit about this response in the name of the NDC party. They must go beyond these simple platitudes and show by providing statistical data WHY Osafo Marfo is wrong and is just a diabolical and bigoted ethnocentric politician, just as many of the members of the NPP.

First, those claims have been aired by the leaders, members and supporters of the NPP in one form or the other over the decades. It'd be dishonest on the of anybody, unless the person is a victim of sheer ignorance, to claim that he or she is not aware of such claims in the past. I recollect one extended argument we of the Moral Brigade had on SIL with Dr Kofi Ellison and his equally ignorant and bigoted supporters over whether cocoa is produced in the VR too. They insisted that that was not the case, and we from the VR were just parasites and free loaders on them "these Akans".

And I recollect I had quoted, in rebutting these claims, on more than one occasion from the compact 1991 Facts and Figures released by the Min. of Agric titled Agriculture in Ghana to show how an insignificant contribution cocoa makes to total agric GDP compared to other crops, as against its contribution to export earnings where it is very significant. Agric in total then contributed abt 50% of GDP and 60% of export earnings. So by 1991, roots and tubers, comprising cassava, yam and cocoyam, topped the list with 46% of agric GDP, with yam said to be experiencing the greatest growth in area planted. "Puna" yam is of course the king of yams in the overseas market and no doubt has the potential to be a big foreign exchange earner for Ghana and poverty ending product in the North if the successive govts have any clues how to do it.

Cocoa, the second single contributor contributesd a mere 13% compared to the 9% contributed by plantain.

Forestry the 3rd largest contributed 11%. Cereals (maize, rice, sorghum and millet) contributed 7%. Livestock 5%. Fisheries 4%. Fruits and vegetables 3%. Others 2%.

So there we have it! The question is who are producing those products, not only where they are being produced. Polly Hill has mapped this for cocoa in her seminal classic The Migrant Cocoa Farmers of Southern Ghana and others on the agric sector in Ghana, specifically fishing, and livestock in the southern VR in the Bator area in Tongu. I bet she was surprised to discover that most of the cattle then was owned by Anlos, not the people of Tongu.

We can do this for the mining sector too, just as the other sectors, such as services, contributing the other now over 50% of GDP. That's the kind of analysis we expect "these Akans" to produce to back their claims and the the ruling NDC to produce to debunk them. Anything short of that is trifle and the "dangerous" claims shall continue to be made by "these Akans."

Andy-K
OSEI TAWIAH 10 years ago

So togetherness is when only Ewes are appointed by Atta Mills and only Northerners are appointed by Mahama. Togetherness is when NDC has decided no Ashanti will get into any good position as long as they are in power. We know ...
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So togetherness is when only Ewes are appointed by Atta Mills and only Northerners are appointed by Mahama. Togetherness is when NDC has decided no Ashanti will get into any good position as long as they are in power. We know what's going to happen to Ghana in the future and the man is only kind enough to give the Trokosis, the Ga people and the Northerners a good hint. I have no doubt that a Biafra is in the offing for Ghana if things don't change for the better. And oh, those Trokosis who are always counting on the Ghana military to support them will be hugely disappointed.

owuraku 10 years ago

He hasn't said anything like dat but if in case he said it doesn't it make sense?

He hasn't said anything like dat but if in case he said it doesn't it make sense?
NORTHERNER 10 years ago

OSAFO MARFO SHOULD BE HAILED IF HE REALLY SAID IT AS IT IS.THE CHICKEN THAT LAYS THE EGGS,HATCHES THEM.NDC CAN'T WIN ANY VICTORY WITH THEIR UNJUSTIFIED ATTACKS.WHY SHOULD CATTLE HEARDERS & TROKOSIS RULE OVER PRINCES? GOD EVEN ...
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OSAFO MARFO SHOULD BE HAILED IF HE REALLY SAID IT AS IT IS.THE CHICKEN THAT LAYS THE EGGS,HATCHES THEM.NDC CAN'T WIN ANY VICTORY WITH THEIR UNJUSTIFIED ATTACKS.WHY SHOULD CATTLE HEARDERS & TROKOSIS RULE OVER PRINCES? GOD EVEN HATES THAT;Ecclesiates-10:5-7
Bantu 10 years ago

Learn your history well. Don't allow yourself to be fooled in the name of education. Think and teach yourself - TRUTH.

Learn your history well. Don't allow yourself to be fooled in the name of education. Think and teach yourself - TRUTH.
Close Observer 10 years ago

LISTEN TO THESE FOOLISH PEOPLE PUSHING WHAT THEY ARE GUILTY OF TO OTHER PEOPLE. LAZY PEOPLE ARE ALWAYS DISCRIMINATING. EVEN THE FOOLISH BBC NEWS!!!!! IS DOING IT NOW. FOOLISH TRIBAL DISCRIMINATORS.

WE HAVE BEEN VICE PRESID ...
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LISTEN TO THESE FOOLISH PEOPLE PUSHING WHAT THEY ARE GUILTY OF TO OTHER PEOPLE. LAZY PEOPLE ARE ALWAYS DISCRIMINATING. EVEN THE FOOLISH BBC NEWS!!!!! IS DOING IT NOW. FOOLISH TRIBAL DISCRIMINATORS.

WE HAVE BEEN VICE PRESIDENTS FOR FAR TOO LONG, IT IS TIME YOU MAKE ONE OF YOUR OWN PRESIDENT- John Mahama.

WHAT DO YOU FOOLISH PEOPLE CALL THIS?
Boy-Kumasi 10 years ago

MAssa, what the man says is true. Mahama has nothing good coming from his home town that is the reason why he cannot manage it. This president though I voted for him, is fooling, they have no plans and I reject voting for him ...
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MAssa, what the man says is true. Mahama has nothing good coming from his home town that is the reason why he cannot manage it. This president though I voted for him, is fooling, they have no plans and I reject voting for him. Massa.
Yaw 10 years ago

Which brainless party kraa is this? They refuse to think to win political power. U mess up your chances with "y3n Akanfo" comment. Next, a very foolish member makes it even worst with "kill all gas and ewes" comment only week ...
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Which brainless party kraa is this? They refuse to think to win political power. U mess up your chances with "y3n Akanfo" comment. Next, a very foolish member makes it even worst with "kill all gas and ewes" comment only weeks to an election. Usurla Owusu follows with "northerners are cattle herders" comment just weeks to the elections.

As if they haven't learn anything, these idiots are still making these stupid comments, AND YET EXPECT PEOPLE TO VOTE FOR THEM. This is the height of foolishness, idiocity, Brian-dead, utter stupidity of the highest order. NPP IS REALLY REALLY DOOMED FOR A LONG TIME. Kuffour clearly did a good job by keeping these ugly mouths in check when he was flagbearer and President. Nana has failed.
moshie 10 years ago

kwasea idiotic man.only greedy people will vote for ndc.

kwasea idiotic man.only greedy people will vote for ndc.
Queen 10 years ago

NPP REFUSE TO S T E A l, repeat REFUSE TO STEAL to win power like NDC thieves. stop stealing the ballot and we will see what happens.

NPP REFUSE TO S T E A l, repeat REFUSE TO STEAL to win power like NDC thieves. stop stealing the ballot and we will see what happens.
CORNEY 10 years ago

This message should make some of our Northern brothers who are following them blindly think twice.
They do not like other tribes but they always use some of these people to gain political power and after that they remain pow ...
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This message should make some of our Northern brothers who are following them blindly think twice.
They do not like other tribes but they always use some of these people to gain political power and after that they remain powerless following them like sheep.
This is a lesson to the idiot,Bawumia who is following them like a sheep eventhough they keep calling the president ntani,pepeni and many names which is the same way they call him when he is not around but he is foolishly going round to attack the president.

They are very frustrated that they are using all means to get back to power,hence all these tribal comments to create division in the country.
If these people have their own way they will overthrow the government violently because they know the ballot box will not give them power,they are dangerous people the government should be watching carefully.
Samuel Ansah New York 10 years ago

Are you saying Osafo is entitled to his own opinion . No wonder Mr Uncle Pee .It will definitely cause NPP their fortune in the election because NDC always tagged NPP as an Akan party and true true Osafo had confirmed tha ...
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Are you saying Osafo is entitled to his own opinion . No wonder Mr Uncle Pee .It will definitely cause NPP their fortune in the election because NDC always tagged NPP as an Akan party and true true Osafo had confirmed that . Time will tell

Aj 10 years ago

Sammy,wow so how are u going picture volter region as what.when chiefs came out boldly to say they support ndc.the fanny thing is Ghana is really a state of confusion. tell me who are the criminals.

Sammy,wow so how are u going picture volter region as what.when chiefs came out boldly to say they support ndc.the fanny thing is Ghana is really a state of confusion. tell me who are the criminals.
KYEKYEKULE 10 years ago

WHOEVER MADE THOSE COMMENTS IS TELLING THE TRUTH. WHY BLAME PEOPLE WHO SAY THE TRUTH???
FRED AND OTHERS FROM THESE POOR REGIONS ONLY CAME TO FILL THEIR POCKETS , TRUE OR NOT??

WHOEVER MADE THOSE COMMENTS IS TELLING THE TRUTH. WHY BLAME PEOPLE WHO SAY THE TRUTH???
FRED AND OTHERS FROM THESE POOR REGIONS ONLY CAME TO FILL THEIR POCKETS , TRUE OR NOT??
Kwa Dan 10 years ago

So who among you hateful people can prove that, that is the real voice of Mr. Osafo Marfo? You all want to believe it because you now have an outlet to your shameless bigotry. If he did say the purported statement, which part ...
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So who among you hateful people can prove that, that is the real voice of Mr. Osafo Marfo? You all want to believe it because you now have an outlet to your shameless bigotry. If he did say the purported statement, which part of it is not true? This is the reason for the saying 'the truth hurts' Get used to it.
Ernest 10 years ago

You see kwa Dan, that's why npp will always have the tag 'Akan Party' and this Osafo Marfo's statement u all are endorsing for a example, will hunt them politically several years to come just as Nana addo's, ken Agyepon's et ...
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You see kwa Dan, that's why npp will always have the tag 'Akan Party' and this Osafo Marfo's statement u all are endorsing for a example, will hunt them politically several years to come just as Nana addo's, ken Agyepon's etc. Winning election is not same as winning a war, the Elephant has a long way to go!!!
KWAA 10 years ago

NDC is trying to divert attention from the problems they are causing in this Country, through the massive corruption going on.Even if it is proven that Mr Osafo-Marfo said what is on the recordings ,is because of the furstra ...
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NDC is trying to divert attention from the problems they are causing in this Country, through the massive corruption going on.Even if it is proven that Mr Osafo-Marfo said what is on the recordings ,is because of the furstratiions almost every Ghanaian is in because of the poor governance by the Mahama admistration.You guys are collapsing everything in Ghana and you want us to shut up.It seems Mahama is just happy to be President and with the leverage which goes with it,but not to change anything for the better for Ghanaians.
ASEMPEE 10 years ago

FEDERAL SYSTEM AND ITS GOVERMENT WILL SOLVE ALL THESE !!!

FEDERAL SYSTEM AND ITS GOVERMENT WILL SOLVE ALL THESE !!!
Kwame Amosa 10 years ago

To be fair we can move the capital to Cape Coast. The regional capitals will all be state capitals with their individual elected governors. The regional capitals will share the ministries. Accra will just be another small cap ...
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To be fair we can move the capital to Cape Coast. The regional capitals will all be state capitals with their individual elected governors. The regional capitals will share the ministries. Accra will just be another small capital deserving of a well deserved retirement. Come on people!!!
Ken 10 years ago

What is wrong with what he said when JUST said the people of the north should vote for a northern what did the ndc say.so they should shut up.

What is wrong with what he said when JUST said the people of the north should vote for a northern what did the ndc say.so they should shut up.
EDEM 10 years ago

These NDC people have come again with the tribalism balderdash, well, they should continue.
But one thing I know is that Togbe Sri III said the fishing landing site, John Mahama promised we the people of the Volta region alo ...
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These NDC people have come again with the tribalism balderdash, well, they should continue.
But one thing I know is that Togbe Sri III said the fishing landing site, John Mahama promised we the people of the Volta region along with other goodies are still on the drawing board gathering dust upon dust.
You tried this tribalism thing and our fish landing sites and other goodies have not been provided.
We are not swallowing it this time around.
We have also given you 2 weeks to reinstate Prosper as the substantive Chief of Staff either than we will vote against NDC again, no two ways about it, just mark it.
Yaw 10 years ago

U mess up your chances with "y3n Akanfo" comment. Next, a very foolish member makes it even worst with "kill all gas and ewes" comment only weeks to an election. Usurla Owusu follows with "northerners are cattle herders" comm ...
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U mess up your chances with "y3n Akanfo" comment. Next, a very foolish member makes it even worst with "kill all gas and ewes" comment only weeks to an election. Usurla Owusu follows with "northerners are cattle herders" comment just weeks to the elections. As if they haven't learn anything, these idiots are still making these stupid comments, AND YET EXPECT PEOPLE TO VOTE FOR THEM. This is the height of foolishness, idiocity, Brian-dead, utter stupidity of the highest order. NPP IS REALLY REALLY DOOMED FOR A LONG TIME. Kuffour clearly did a good job by keeping these ugly mouths in check when he was flagbearer and President. Nana has failed.

Close Observer 10 years ago

IDIOTS WILL ALWAYS FOLLOW THIS USELESS NDC PARTY. VOTE THEM OUT IN 2016.

LISTEN TO THESE FOOLISH PEOPLE PUSHING WHAT THEY ARE GUILTY OF TO OTHER PEOPLE. LAZY PEOPLE ARE ALWAYS DISCRIMINATING. EVEN THE FOOLISH BBC NEWS!!!!! ...
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IDIOTS WILL ALWAYS FOLLOW THIS USELESS NDC PARTY. VOTE THEM OUT IN 2016.

LISTEN TO THESE FOOLISH PEOPLE PUSHING WHAT THEY ARE GUILTY OF TO OTHER PEOPLE. LAZY PEOPLE ARE ALWAYS DISCRIMINATING. EVEN THE FOOLISH BBC NEWS!!!!! IS DOING IT NOW. FOOLISH TRIBAL DISCRIMINATORS.

WE HAVE BEEN VICE PRESIDENTS FOR FAR TOO LONG, IT IS TIME YOU MAKE ONE OF YOUR OWN PRESIDENT- John Mahama.

WHAT DO YOU FOOLISH PEOPLE CALL THIS?
kutsii. 10 years ago

'who the gods want to destroy, they first make mad. Sometimes i wonder how these NPP folks think of Ghanaians. Recently I was baffled when NPP trying to exonerate JB Danquah's atrocities and acts of terrorism that sent him ...
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'who the gods want to destroy, they first make mad. Sometimes i wonder how these NPP folks think of Ghanaians. Recently I was baffled when NPP trying to exonerate JB Danquah's atrocities and acts of terrorism that sent him to detention; they ended up condemning and denigrating the achievements of the founder Nkrumah to the chagrin and annoyance of the CPP and all Nkrumah lovers and sympathisers not to vote for the NPP in the event of a run-off in 2016. Yaw, don't advise them again and I will do same. The spirit of their bomb making 'mate meho' gang is the reason for thier viciousness.
CNN 10 years ago

NDC is Full of it..All they are good at is playing the tribal card.. Instead of solving pressing national issues they find time to comment of this issue because that is how they win elections..Tribal sentiments.

NDC is Full of it..All they are good at is playing the tribal card.. Instead of solving pressing national issues they find time to comment of this issue because that is how they win elections..Tribal sentiments.
Chief amankwa 10 years ago

I hold no personal tribal sentiment but we must debate this matter and curve a federal state whereby each region manage themselves..
There should be free movement for work but majority of the resources be retained in the reg ...
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I hold no personal tribal sentiment but we must debate this matter and curve a federal state whereby each region manage themselves..
There should be free movement for work but majority of the resources be retained in the region they come from ..rather than give it some guys in Accra to deplete it ...devoid of tribal connotatiin but the point is there still the point.
Mahama said vote for me bcos I ma from,the north what does that mean ...people should vote not on ability but tribal lineage ..but that is not tribal but what ..let grow and deal with this once a for all ...I hate attack on tribe, I hate employment on tribe , I hate all that negative but in practice it is i happening ...ashanti are endangered species ..facing Massive discrimination
kwesi Prempeh Agogo 10 years ago

Silly and retrograde comments to come from the mouth of a former Finance Minister and former presidential aspirant who on the surface is known to have several 'friends' from the north. Shame

Silly and retrograde comments to come from the mouth of a former Finance Minister and former presidential aspirant who on the surface is known to have several 'friends' from the north. Shame
Chief amankwa 10 years ago

Ewes employed prefer to only employ their own ..please go check it out ny bro ..brotherhood very big ..I know that

Ewes employed prefer to only employ their own ..please go check it out ny bro ..brotherhood very big ..I know that
Dean 10 years ago

Na wo bo wa? Osafo Marfo is right to express his own opinion.The gov't should give priorities to the best regions.What do you get from volta upper east n west nothing just Thieves n Murderers.
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Na wo bo wa? Osafo Marfo is right to express his own opinion.The gov't should give priorities to the best regions.What do you get from volta upper east n west nothing just Thieves n Murderers.
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JKD 10 years ago

....And stop this nonsense! You have all the reasons to condemn this statesman but you are practicing tribal discriminination in employment, you have messed up the economy, and you think it is ok?

....And stop this nonsense! You have all the reasons to condemn this statesman but you are practicing tribal discriminination in employment, you have messed up the economy, and you think it is ok?
Kwabena Owusu .Leader and founder AFM 10 years ago

Accusation of what?This is true and we the people of Akan descent support the alleged statements and therefore call upon All True Akans to stand for their Rights.We have nothing to lose but to gain.

Accusation of what?This is true and we the people of Akan descent support the alleged statements and therefore call upon All True Akans to stand for their Rights.We have nothing to lose but to gain.
Sly 10 years ago

You go talk true

You go talk true
EC 10 years ago

Ok, so let's expose this NDC strategy. Ok, first the Chief of Staff is removed and two Akans are brought in 20 clear months to show that, the agenda to garner some votes in regions historically not friendly to the NDC is brok ...
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Ok, so let's expose this NDC strategy. Ok, first the Chief of Staff is removed and two Akans are brought in 20 clear months to show that, the agenda to garner some votes in regions historically not friendly to the NDC is broken by these appointments and whilst at it, paint the NPP as a bigoted and primitive party.
So 1. sacrifice the Chief of Staff position for 20months to get some votes.
But what if the base react?
2. Tell them to have patience and look at the bigger picture, and that was exactly what Kofi Adams did. Be calm, Adams tells aggrieved Volta supporters.
So what then happens next?
3. A purported secret tape is released and the heading reads; Secret tape: Voice RESEMBLING Osafo Marfo's spits tribal salvos.
Now keep in mind this has not been confirmed or authenticated but the story is riding on a theme, which is a voice resembling Osafo Marfo...
So what happens next in this strategy, on a day the incompetent NDC gov't is hit with one of the biggest demonstrations ever, in recent memory?
4. They hold a press conference to rubbish the demonstration which is really not the focus, but a lengthy diatribe on tribalism/ethnic politics on a purported tape RESEMBLING the voice of Osafo Marfo when the Mahama-led NDC gov't has been hit with the biggest demo ever.
It's a good strategy especially when the NDC gov't has lost complete and absolute touch with the realities of even their world bank, and that would be their Achilles heel.
For the information of the Mahama-led NDC gov't tribalism and ethnicity based politics would have negligible consequence in 2016.
The boat has sailed already and tribal politics was left behind on the shore.
The attempt to rope in the traditional authorities in the NDC dirty politics is also being watched closely and that will also fail.
Ghanaians are resolute that the Mahama-led NDC gov't has failed and would go in 2016.
Patrick Fordjour 10 years ago

There is nothing wrong if Osafo Marfo said that. Ewes. Gas. an northerners are not Ghanaians

There is nothing wrong if Osafo Marfo said that. Ewes. Gas. an northerners are not Ghanaians
nii 10 years ago

Please be careful of this asante cofederation thing. What does the asante hene want? what is his goal?? Ghana be carefull.

Please be careful of this asante cofederation thing. What does the asante hene want? what is his goal?? Ghana be carefull.
nii 10 years ago

It does not matter what education a cat obtains it will always be a CAT.

It does not matter what education a cat obtains it will always be a CAT.
Kofi Bonsu 10 years ago

Osafo Marfo is right.
Who's tribalist than Rawlings.
He came to kill Afrifa and Co so that the ewes can loot the Ghana.
70% president mahama's appointments are northerners.
We are learning a lesson from the ewes and t ...
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Osafo Marfo is right.
Who's tribalist than Rawlings.
He came to kill Afrifa and Co so that the ewes can loot the Ghana.
70% president mahama's appointments are northerners.
We are learning a lesson from the ewes and the northerners.
God bless bless the Akans.
Yaw Adu-Asare 10 years ago

Osafo-Marfo is hungry for power again.

Osafo-Marfo is hungry for power again.
King Edward 10 years ago

I was shocked when l saw school going children in Tema on buses to Accra to take part in that useless npp demo.

I was shocked when l saw school going children in Tema on buses to Accra to take part in that useless npp demo.
KT 10 years ago

Who says osafo marfo is not right?some of us are even saying it in public and the earlier a second look is taken on this issue the better. this not tribal bigotry.BAFFOUR AKOTO may your soul ever rest in peace. you said this ...
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Who says osafo marfo is not right?some of us are even saying it in public and the earlier a second look is taken on this issue the better. this not tribal bigotry.BAFFOUR AKOTO may your soul ever rest in peace. you said this and it was one of the main issues during the CPP and matemeho era.Please we dont want any Ogoniland struggle in Ghana.But i think international conventions have seriously touched on this issue, and so if this issues are coming up dont let us quell it with insults and threats.No threats can stop people from fighting for their rights even in the face of F-36 bombers
KOFI, HOUSTON, USA 10 years ago

ERIC K. AMANKWA, aka DADA, IS WANTED FOR STEALING. HE IS A SHORT PERSON AND COMES FROM NYINAHIN. HE USED TO LIVE AT ABEKA AND CAN BE HIDING ANYWHERE IN GHANA.
ANYONE WHO KNOWS HIS WHEREABOUT, CAN TEXT OR CALL 001-713-405-96 ...
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ERIC K. AMANKWA, aka DADA, IS WANTED FOR STEALING. HE IS A SHORT PERSON AND COMES FROM NYINAHIN. HE USED TO LIVE AT ABEKA AND CAN BE HIDING ANYWHERE IN GHANA.
ANYONE WHO KNOWS HIS WHEREABOUT, CAN TEXT OR CALL 001-713-405-9652 OR 023-684-8543 FOR A REWARD. THANKS.
koilko 10 years ago

foolish osafo mufu,so u don't care which party is in power provided its leader is akan,the most foolish and uncivilised comment so far

foolish osafo mufu,so u don't care which party is in power provided its leader is akan,the most foolish and uncivilised comment so far
KOJO KK 10 years ago

NPP and their traditional akanfuo party knew they could not win any credible election so they are always using subversive methods. Watch them the matimeho fuo are here again.

NPP and their traditional akanfuo party knew they could not win any credible election so they are always using subversive methods. Watch them the matimeho fuo are here again.
kwame 10 years ago

Did NPP ccare about western region when they in power.stupid.

Did NPP ccare about western region when they in power.stupid.
KWAME AMOAH 10 years ago

no secret about this view. an elderly npp told me, we are ruled by slaves. i was shocked.

no secret about this view. an elderly npp told me, we are ruled by slaves. i was shocked.
tuga 10 years ago

If it is akan party is it wrong so what of ndc is it not ayigbwe party?it only akans (ashantis) who has given every tribe in seat at her palace .what food was served during the akan party .concentrate on the task you have be ...
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If it is akan party is it wrong so what of ndc is it not ayigbwe party?it only akans (ashantis) who has given every tribe in seat at her palace .what food was served during the akan party .concentrate on the task you have been assigned to
bibiniba 10 years ago

the truth hurt

the truth hurt
FIRE 10 years ago

Do you remember tribal sentiments from people like the late Kofi Awoonor, Mahama and Ewes in particular against the Akans? Stop this double standard politics.

Do you remember tribal sentiments from people like the late Kofi Awoonor, Mahama and Ewes in particular against the Akans? Stop this double standard politics.
lol 10 years ago

Diverting our attention from the dumsor thing? Massa u lie, fix the economy

Diverting our attention from the dumsor thing? Massa u lie, fix the economy
kweku 10 years ago

Is it not true ?

Is it not true ?
Musah Mohammed Dauda 10 years ago

This is a diversionary tactics to get people's mind of the demonstration of yesterday.
If it is about tribal politics then you should reprimand JJ Rawlings who stood on a campaign platform in the volta region admonishing Vol ...
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This is a diversionary tactics to get people's mind of the demonstration of yesterday.
If it is about tribal politics then you should reprimand JJ Rawlings who stood on a campaign platform in the volta region admonishing Voltarians not to vote for the NPP because it is an Akan party.
In 2012, Prez Mahama in the north said that if the NPP wanted the Northern votes they should make a northerner their candidate.He went further to say that,they should vote for him ,he is their kind ,what is more tribalistic than this?
Fred whatever should know that we will not fall for their lies and propaganda again.Fix the problems and we will all be happy.Simple!!!!!
NDC ACCUSES
hardcore 10 years ago

folks NPP represent the NAZISM, FASCISM and the KUK KLUX KLAN. this NPP is problem

folks NPP represent the NAZISM, FASCISM and the KUK KLUX KLAN. this NPP is problem
voa 10 years ago

Akans doesn't rely on political office to lead Ghana,it's our right and our heritage.Ghana is been led by slaves and opportunist and this nonsensical must stop.

Akans doesn't rely on political office to lead Ghana,it's our right and our heritage.Ghana is been led by slaves and opportunist and this nonsensical must stop.
Sir George Ato Brosh 10 years ago

If what Osafo Marfo said is 'good'as some people want us to believe,why did he tell them not to discuss it openly but rather spread it among the ashantes? This even portrays in their eyes the superiority of the ashantes among ...
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If what Osafo Marfo said is 'good'as some people want us to believe,why did he tell them not to discuss it openly but rather spread it among the ashantes? This even portrays in their eyes the superiority of the ashantes amongst the Akans. The akan is not made of only ashantis,but if they think otherwise,they can go on.
new 10 years ago

foolish ashantes who care of theri shoe shining work

foolish ashantes who care of theri shoe shining work
Kwame Kesse 10 years ago

Osafo Marfo is not an Asante but if he said it,he is 100% right,honestly who is more tribalistic and power drunk in Ghana?Isn't it the Ewes.It will change one day and Ghanaians of all tribes shall feel Ghanaians. Akans are th ...
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Osafo Marfo is not an Asante but if he said it,he is 100% right,honestly who is more tribalistic and power drunk in Ghana?Isn't it the Ewes.It will change one day and Ghanaians of all tribes shall feel Ghanaians. Akans are the most non tribalistic group in Ghana despite their wealth and number. Ewes,because of their beliefs and culture would have rendered this country a hell for non Ewes if they were the Akans. Don't throw dust into the eyes of Ghanaians. The problem of Ghana is Ewes and has been since the days of Kwame Nkrumah. Makers of coup d'etats and Election FRAUDS.
kumi ba kumi 10 years ago

Stupid fools .osafo marfo is right and we can't allow ewe's to control us

Stupid fools .osafo marfo is right and we can't allow ewe's to control us
Kofi justice or Akpini 10 years ago

see this old man ooo ,this are people who want power to rule Ghana,

see this old man ooo ,this are people who want power to rule Ghana,
Concerned Ghanaian 10 years ago

Do not neglect Volta Region.

Do not neglect Volta Region.
James 10 years ago

Ewes and Northeners should take the logs out their eyes before they comment on the speck on somebody's. Who are more onward looking than these two tribes, especially the former. Their leaders like Rawlings, the Tsikatas, Awoo ...
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Ewes and Northeners should take the logs out their eyes before they comment on the speck on somebody's. Who are more onward looking than these two tribes, especially the former. Their leaders like Rawlings, the Tsikatas, Awoonor Williams and many others sowed these tribal seeds long time ago. They said they'd have to break the Asante hegemony. Look at the discrimination in employing Akans in the police, army, government agencies, foreign services etc. Similar actions were among the factors that started wars in places like Rwanda etc.
new 10 years ago

uncle pee don,t turn what the uncle ugly man, foolish ,stupid,big mouth,face like monkey is able to control the finance during kuffuor time,the most disgrace party in the world.

uncle pee don,t turn what the uncle ugly man, foolish ,stupid,big mouth,face like monkey is able to control the finance during kuffuor time,the most disgrace party in the world.
IBRAHIM 10 years ago

NPP SHD NOT BRING TRIBAL POLITICS AS IT DOES NOT SERVE THEIR INTEREST. AFTERALL, NDC WINS MORE AKAN VOTES THAN NPP. NDC WINS IN BRONG AHAFO, WESTERN, CENTRAL; SHARES THE EASTERN REGION VOTES, AND GETS 30% IN ASHANTI....SO THI ...
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NPP SHD NOT BRING TRIBAL POLITICS AS IT DOES NOT SERVE THEIR INTEREST. AFTERALL, NDC WINS MORE AKAN VOTES THAN NPP. NDC WINS IN BRONG AHAFO, WESTERN, CENTRAL; SHARES THE EASTERN REGION VOTES, AND GETS 30% IN ASHANTI....SO THIS TRIBAL REMARKS WON'T HELP!!!
KWASHI 10 years ago

THE POOREST EWE IS A MASON OR A CARPENTER; AT LEAST, HE HAS A SKILL. THE POOREST ASHANTI SELLS DOG CHAINS, YET THEY ARE THE LOUDEST!

THE POOREST EWE IS A MASON OR A CARPENTER; AT LEAST, HE HAS A SKILL. THE POOREST ASHANTI SELLS DOG CHAINS, YET THEY ARE THE LOUDEST!
koo 10 years ago

The whole country is curse ,this NDC people will insult every one,I support Yaw even if he said so,but I believe strongly honorable Yaw will not speak like that,NDC you should be very careful dealing with some issues,where we ...
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The whole country is curse ,this NDC people will insult every one,I support Yaw even if he said so,but I believe strongly honorable Yaw will not speak like that,NDC you should be very careful dealing with some issues,where we you guys when the so call president and some government officials insulted the CPP general secretary for speaking nothing but the truth,
yass 10 years ago

master we have seen a lot of fake tapes like this so pls gv us a break. it only cheap mind person will buy this political talks

master we have seen a lot of fake tapes like this so pls gv us a break. it only cheap mind person will buy this political talks
owuraku 10 years ago

Hahaha we have torelated you guys for so long that I even condemn it. But now I can see the light. It only takes time for the Unenlightened Akans to follow this story and comply with it. NPP wouldn't have campaigned any MO ...
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Hahaha we have torelated you guys for so long that I even condemn it. But now I can see the light. It only takes time for the Unenlightened Akans to follow this story and comply with it. NPP wouldn't have campaigned any MORE. Chale I am an Akan and very Dynamic with decision making how about you? don't be like the fool.
Duna 10 years ago

Are they going to eat the resources in the forest and be there forever. We go take the sea you take the gold and cocoa for the bush. Gbemi bii

Are they going to eat the resources in the forest and be there forever. We go take the sea you take the gold and cocoa for the bush. Gbemi bii
Emmanuel Agbesi RSA 10 years ago

Its sad in this new dispensation that educated Ghanaians are focusing on tribal issues. Guys lets build omang Ghana to the fullest like, Singapore, Malasia and Korea.

Its sad in this new dispensation that educated Ghanaians are focusing on tribal issues. Guys lets build omang Ghana to the fullest like, Singapore, Malasia and Korea.
abuah 10 years ago

its these kinds of comments spoken in secret places that spark wars and rioting in the open. a man that has held high offices in government will stoop so low for political reasons. if the other non Akan parts of Ghana had res ...
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its these kinds of comments spoken in secret places that spark wars and rioting in the open. a man that has held high offices in government will stoop so low for political reasons. if the other non Akan parts of Ghana had resources,would it be wrong for qualified Akans to be placed in positions of power in Ghana? its a disgrace for a man as educated as Maafo to be keeping these kinds of evil thoughts about fellow citizens. so if he becomes president, will he form a government of people that are from the mineral rich parts of Ghana and plunge this country into chaos?
Elisabeth Serwaa Ampem 10 years ago

This is one of yuor usual tricks,we are totally fed up with u.The non Akans should form their republic and let us see what will happen.It is noly in Ghana the minority rules.Idiots let us go to war

This is one of yuor usual tricks,we are totally fed up with u.The non Akans should form their republic and let us see what will happen.It is noly in Ghana the minority rules.Idiots let us go to war
fredie 10 years ago

Osafo Marfo is rather a stupid urgly looking man anyway.

Osafo Marfo is rather a stupid urgly looking man anyway.
KWABLA 10 years ago

people of dis nature are a hindrance to a nation's development,dis matter is full of "insult"and should be taken seriously

people of dis nature are a hindrance to a nation's development,dis matter is full of "insult"and should be taken seriously
KK- London 10 years ago

Isn't it strange that the NDC has gone into a press conference on the basis of an unauthenticated tape RESEMBLING the voice of Yaw Osafo-Marfo? The use of tribal politics as a counter-weight to the oversubscribed NPP demons ...
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Isn't it strange that the NDC has gone into a press conference on the basis of an unauthenticated tape RESEMBLING the voice of Yaw Osafo-Marfo? The use of tribal politics as a counter-weight to the oversubscribed NPP demonstration is puerile but exceedingly worrying. They are treading on very dangerous ground!!!!!
Nana Effah 10 years ago

"Osafo, asem yi di ka, hena na obeka? Ennye obiara, na wo ara na wobeka" It is self evident but.......

"Osafo, asem yi di ka, hena na obeka? Ennye obiara, na wo ara na wobeka" It is self evident but.......
YAW 10 years ago

and you have non akans as your party leaders.you will always be in opposition.

and you have non akans as your party leaders.you will always be in opposition.
Araba Blay 10 years ago

give us a break
buts ist true!!!! and its a fact!!!!!!!!!!!!

give us a break
buts ist true!!!! and its a fact!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yaw M 10 years ago

Education is one thing: very special and delicate. Schooling (or fooling), another: commonplace and mundane. The likes of Osafo Marfo have the latter. Call him a schooled or fooled person, never educated.

Education is one thing: very special and delicate. Schooling (or fooling), another: commonplace and mundane. The likes of Osafo Marfo have the latter. Call him a schooled or fooled person, never educated.
Bush 10 years ago

The other time, it was Nana Addo's "yen akanfo) that was used to downgrade him resulting in upright hatred for him (NANA)" Not again this time!

The other time, it was Nana Addo's "yen akanfo) that was used to downgrade him resulting in upright hatred for him (NANA)" Not again this time!
Whatever 10 years ago

The comments he made can tore the fabric of the nation into shreds and wreck our nationhood agenda.

The comments he made can tore the fabric of the nation into shreds and wreck our nationhood agenda.
okofo 10 years ago

What fabric? Loot and share is a fabric that binds Ghanaians together? You muist be sick!!

What fabric? Loot and share is a fabric that binds Ghanaians together? You muist be sick!!
okofo 10 years ago

A "fabric that binds" you and whom together Fred Agbenyo? You cannot be serious.

A "fabric that binds" you and whom together Fred Agbenyo? You cannot be serious.

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NDC accuses Osafo Marfo of “primitive tribal bigotry”

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