Professor Allotey is guest on CNN African Voices

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LONTO-BOY 10 years ago

Amazing mathematical genius.

Amazing mathematical genius.
Julor Agyekum Kwakwe (JAK) 10 years ago

Thank you so much Prof, I am humble to be part of 1989 class. I am indebted to your mathematical theory of relativity, it has helped me immensely in this blue chip market of mathemaical analysis. My thanks also go to Prof Owu ...
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Thank you so much Prof, I am humble to be part of 1989 class. I am indebted to your mathematical theory of relativity, it has helped me immensely in this blue chip market of mathemaical analysis. My thanks also go to Prof Owusu Ansah and Prof Amoo both of blessed memory. I don't know if Dr Opoku for Topology and abstract mathematics is still alive.
qwuasi. gh 10 years ago

Opoku is on retirement. You need to visit
KNUST

Opoku is on retirement. You need to visit
KNUST
Kwame Asiamah 10 years ago

U must be behind me. I completed 1988 I guess Lucy Campbell was your mate. Dr Opoku is retired being wasted at Konongo his hometown

U must be behind me. I completed 1988 I guess Lucy Campbell was your mate. Dr Opoku is retired being wasted at Konongo his hometown
JB Mann 10 years ago

Kwame,

I'm in dire need of Dr Opoku's (ie Dr Akuoko Poku's) contact.

Dr. Opoku man lectured me Maths twice - one at High School when returned from Cornell ( and Legon did not offer him vacancy) and then later at Faculty ...
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Kwame,

I'm in dire need of Dr Opoku's (ie Dr Akuoko Poku's) contact.

Dr. Opoku man lectured me Maths twice - one at High School when returned from Cornell ( and Legon did not offer him vacancy) and then later at Faculty of Engineering, UST.

I will never forget, when at Form 3, the man started teaching me Euclids Algorithm. Infact, when he mentioned the name 'Euclid', the whole class turned hysterical. By the time he got into the middle of the lesson, half of us were already asleep in the room.

By the way, he is not from Konongo. He hails from Patriensa, some few miles from Konongo.

Kwame, I'm not kidding, I need his contact because he was twice my lecturer and my friend.
Boy-Kumasi 10 years ago

I will see if I can get it for you. I saw him at the Barclay's Bank last Tuesday. I also normally meet him on the Kumasi- Ejisu Road.

I will see if I can get it for you. I saw him at the Barclay's Bank last Tuesday. I also normally meet him on the Kumasi- Ejisu Road.
Kwame 10 years ago

I did Engineering and Dr Opoku thought us Analysis. I left in KNUST 1982. I also need his number.

I did Engineering and Dr Opoku thought us Analysis. I left in KNUST 1982. I also need his number.
"Attorney" Isaac 10 years ago

Prof. I'll watch the program and watch it again.

Prof. I'll watch the program and watch it again.
Prof Lungu 10 years ago

Good!

Then, if you can, send a brief report to Ghanaweb for publication in the Opinion Section.

Tag a note to any of our comments if you need the email address for Ghanaweb.

Thanks.

Good!

Then, if you can, send a brief report to Ghanaweb for publication in the Opinion Section.

Tag a note to any of our comments if you need the email address for Ghanaweb.

Thanks.
DEEP THOUGHT 10 years ago

What are the contributions of this so call Professors in our country and Africa as a whole?We need to see the impact of professionalism in our social and economic lives.Professor,professor and nothing a gwaan.Is that mental s ...
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What are the contributions of this so call Professors in our country and Africa as a whole?We need to see the impact of professionalism in our social and economic lives.Professor,professor and nothing a gwaan.Is that mental slavely or what?Nonsense!!!

Shallow Thoughts! 10 years ago

Simply Google on the man's achievements and contribution to mathematics and physics.

Shallow Thoughts!

Simply Google on the man's achievements and contribution to mathematics and physics.

Shallow Thoughts!
Joe At3bone 10 years ago

You EMPTY-HEADED,have you read the article very well? That`s why you are Block-Headed,if you can`t see what this Professor has achieved and contributed to Ghana and Africa!!! You only eat your Konkonte and talk shit from your ...
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You EMPTY-HEADED,have you read the article very well? That`s why you are Block-Headed,if you can`t see what this Professor has achieved and contributed to Ghana and Africa!!! You only eat your Konkonte and talk shit from your ANUS,Ofui.
@@@@@@@@ 10 years ago

He calculated the distance for the Apollo 11 to travel to the moon. 1970 the astronauts came to Ghana with the stone to show us wat He has done.I can't believe all of his students have turned to be thieves.Dear Lord don't let ...
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He calculated the distance for the Apollo 11 to travel to the moon. 1970 the astronauts came to Ghana with the stone to show us wat He has done.I can't believe all of his students have turned to be thieves.Dear Lord don't let ur servant Allotey die soon. Pls can you give w 1000 years.
CONCERNED 10 years ago

Professor Allotey's NOBEL PRIZE for Physics or Mathematics is long overdue in view of his international recognition for his remarkable achievements in Physics and Mathematics.His immense contribution cannot be over-emphasized ...
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Professor Allotey's NOBEL PRIZE for Physics or Mathematics is long overdue in view of his international recognition for his remarkable achievements in Physics and Mathematics.His immense contribution cannot be over-emphasized.So,what are the members of the Nobel prize commitee waiting for? Professor Allotey must be honoured in his lifetime.We the old students of Ghana National College,Cape Coast(NANANOM) are very proud of him as an outstanding old student and we hope he will be honoured accordingly..
stan 10 years ago

you have failed to see such contributions 'cos your thoughts is about how to copy other people's achievements instead of producing your own to leave an indelible mark on mankind as done by prof allotey.

you have failed to see such contributions 'cos your thoughts is about how to copy other people's achievements instead of producing your own to leave an indelible mark on mankind as done by prof allotey.
Al Hajj AAA-RASHID(OH.USA) 10 years ago

"Deep Thought", you must be kidding. Right? To start with you are either too young to know Prof. Allotey or you did not school in Ghana(at least High/Secondary school), because any science student who read Physics Chemistry a ...
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"Deep Thought", you must be kidding. Right? To start with you are either too young to know Prof. Allotey or you did not school in Ghana(at least High/Secondary school), because any science student who read Physics Chemistry and Maths for "O" and "A" levels heard a lot about Prof. Allotey.

I don't blame you for being young. This guy has not only served Ghana, but has served the world and we are proud he is a Ghanaian.

The sad thing about GHANAWEB is a lot of ignoramuses like you are allowed to spew your ignorance here and get away with it. You are pathetic.

To conclude, I would let my grand daughter send you a dictionary to learn how to spell "SLAVERY" and not "slavely" if you provide me with your address. Thanks.
Andrew Naija 10 years ago

A Nigerian company is giving him the platform.
What Ghanaians should think about is why no Ghanaian company is big enough to sponsor a programme on CNN and other global media organisations like the Nigerian companies.
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A Nigerian company is giving him the platform.
What Ghanaians should think about is why no Ghanaian company is big enough to sponsor a programme on CNN and other global media organisations like the Nigerian companies.
When a Ghanaian a company is growing, Ghanaians kill it with allegations of corruption. Corruption is everywhere in the world. I'm not supporting it, but I'm saying Ghanaians should look at the bigger picture. Companies like Glo and Dangote group got lots of favours from successive Nigerian govts to get to this level. They're now all over Africa providing jobs for Nigerians (top positions) and for the citizens of those countries.
Asante 10 years ago

What are we Ghana people doing instead of always condemning Nigerians?
Thanks bro. I love naija

What are we Ghana people doing instead of always condemning Nigerians?
Thanks bro. I love naija
X-ray 10 years ago

What exactly is the Allotey formalism?

What exactly is the Allotey formalism?
"Attorney" Isaac 10 years ago

@DEEP THOUGHT the Prof has not influenced your thoughts because you're one of the many Ghanaians who have refused the use your brain power. You may be one the many ignorant YOUTH (like youthful John Dramani Mahama)who think a ...
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@DEEP THOUGHT the Prof has not influenced your thoughts because you're one of the many Ghanaians who have refused the use your brain power. You may be one the many ignorant YOUTH (like youthful John Dramani Mahama)who think all that matters is to think about how to scheme to steal state resources. Like someone has pointed out Google and find out what the Prof has done. Stop thinking that "contributions" is about just establishing businesses and promoting DEAD GOAT SYNDROME. Google Prof Allotey, go into DEEP THOUGHT and come back again in a very sensible way. BE SCIENTIFIC THINK SCIENTIFIC!

YIKRA 10 years ago

We congratulate him for his theory. But the is a big HOWEVER.
However, and forever, we want to see visible impact of his theory on Ghana economee(economy).
How come with such as brain the country has reversed-accelerated ba ...
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We congratulate him for his theory. But the is a big HOWEVER.
However, and forever, we want to see visible impact of his theory on Ghana economee(economy).
How come with such as brain the country has reversed-accelerated backward behind?

We want practical proofs not paper work.So he should start making his paper count in the practical way then we will applaud louder.
kofi 10 years ago

To count in a practical way with what money or under whose sponsorship? Ask the present and past govt.s and you'd realize where their interest resides.( not development but how to be corrupt, corrupt, loot and share).

To count in a practical way with what money or under whose sponsorship? Ask the present and past govt.s and you'd realize where their interest resides.( not development but how to be corrupt, corrupt, loot and share).
GADZEPO 10 years ago

The article lists Professor Allotey's sterling accomplishments yet you and Mr Deeply Empty Thought cannot comprehend any of it!

Technology is defined as "the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, espe ...
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The article lists Professor Allotey's sterling accomplishments yet you and Mr Deeply Empty Thought cannot comprehend any of it!

Technology is defined as "the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry." All technological applications spring from theoretical knowledge. There is a division of labour. Einstein and other scientists did not build the atomic bomb. They used their theoretical knowledge to guide the practical process. There are engineers and technicians who accomplish this. Professor Allotey through his work in establishing the academic infrastructure for training the scientists, mathematicians, and engineers has laid a firm foundation for Ghana's (and Africa's) technological revolution. This is the man who has been more involved than anyone in preparing the brains - the real thinkers (not Mr Deeply Empty Thought!) and doers that can execute the technological revolution. The ball has been squarely, as the saying goes, for decades in the court of the government and citizens. Where is the state or public-private iniatives? Don't ask Professor Allotey. Ask your Mahamas and Kufuors! Kwame Nkrumah established several facilities - from schools to universities to industries to launch this technological revolution. We overthrew him and destroyed or looted what he built. Now all we get is a bunch of retards graduated from the Rawlings JSS system who are incapable of simple comprehension and get up to fire insults on the internet against highly-accomplished academic personalities.

Te"the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry.
Tet 10 years ago

To Yikra and "deep thought": Are the mechanics who assemble airplanes the ones who provided the design? Were the engineers who produced the design the ones who developed the theories to make the design possible? Your thought ...
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To Yikra and "deep thought": Are the mechanics who assemble airplanes the ones who provided the design? Were the engineers who produced the design the ones who developed the theories to make the design possible? Your thought process does not allow you to appreciate the work of the likes of the esteemed professor. It is the same thinking that make some nincompoops expect degreed engineers from KNUST to produce cars, etc. Sad indeed.
Concerned Citizen 10 years ago

Even if Einstein and Bill Gates were a Ghanaians, Ghana would not change because the political and moral will of our leaders to move this country forward remains bankrupt.

Even if Einstein and Bill Gates were a Ghanaians, Ghana would not change because the political and moral will of our leaders to move this country forward remains bankrupt.
niibii 10 years ago

People who debates here ,most are sick and without brains,none of u want change in Ghana, Ghana has qualify electrical engineers, but blame the tribalism and whom you know in Ghana

People who debates here ,most are sick and without brains,none of u want change in Ghana, Ghana has qualify electrical engineers, but blame the tribalism and whom you know in Ghana
Dick 10 years ago

Ghana needs such people with such super human brains, and not thieves in politics

Ghana needs such people with such super human brains, and not thieves in politics
Dandu boy 10 years ago

The prof cannot express himself well in english language although he studied in the US & UK, as well as in Ghana.
His english in very Bad to say the least.

Atta Mills was better. The truth, although painful, must be said.

The prof cannot express himself well in english language although he studied in the US & UK, as well as in Ghana.
His english in very Bad to say the least.

Atta Mills was better. The truth, although painful, must be said.
Waste of time 10 years ago

We do not need english in MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS and QUANTUM MECHANICS. TOO MANY FOOLS IN GHANA! WHY MENTION ENGLISH. DO WE NEED ENGLISH AS A NATION TO SOLVE OUR MYRIAD OF PROBLEMS? THAT IS THE REASON WHY AFRICA IS LAGGING BEH ...
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We do not need english in MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS and QUANTUM MECHANICS. TOO MANY FOOLS IN GHANA! WHY MENTION ENGLISH. DO WE NEED ENGLISH AS A NATION TO SOLVE OUR MYRIAD OF PROBLEMS? THAT IS THE REASON WHY AFRICA IS LAGGING BEHIND. THE PROFFESOR COULD DECIDE TO EXPRESS HIMSELF EVEN IN TWI, FANTE OR GA.GO TO ENGLAND AND SPEAK YOUR ENGLISH THERE, SWINE!!!!
GBEWAA 10 years ago

WHY DIDN'T YOU RESPOND TO MY WRITE-UP IN GA, TWI, OR FANTE?

WHAT PREVENTED PRFESSOR ALLOTEY FROM SPEAKING WRITING HIS STUFF IN TWI, GA OR FANTE ON CNN?

KWASIA PEOPLE LIKE YOU CANNOT SEE BEYOND THE HORIZON! YOU TALK OR W ...
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WHY DIDN'T YOU RESPOND TO MY WRITE-UP IN GA, TWI, OR FANTE?

WHAT PREVENTED PRFESSOR ALLOTEY FROM SPEAKING WRITING HIS STUFF IN TWI, GA OR FANTE ON CNN?

KWASIA PEOPLE LIKE YOU CANNOT SEE BEYOND THE HORIZON! YOU TALK OR WRITE BEFOR YOU THINK.

Waste of time 10 years ago

Yen hia obi kasa wc oman ghana ne africa mu. Abrofo beberee nka obi kas. ebi ne germanfoc, francefoc, russiafoc. eno nti na wcn kc so saa no.

Yen hia obi kasa wc oman ghana ne africa mu. Abrofo beberee nka obi kas. ebi ne germanfoc, francefoc, russiafoc. eno nti na wcn kc so saa no.
GBEWAA 10 years ago

YOU SEE. EVEN TRYING TO WRITE IN TWI INCLUDES GERMANY, FRANCE AND RUSSIA.

WHY DIDN'T YOU SPELL THOSE COUNTRIES IN TWI?

THE REASON IS GHANAIAN LANGUAGES HAVE NEVER REACHED, AND WILL NEVER REACH THE LEVEL OF DEVELOPMENT ...
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YOU SEE. EVEN TRYING TO WRITE IN TWI INCLUDES GERMANY, FRANCE AND RUSSIA.

WHY DIDN'T YOU SPELL THOSE COUNTRIES IN TWI?

THE REASON IS GHANAIAN LANGUAGES HAVE NEVER REACHED, AND WILL NEVER REACH THE LEVEL OF DEVELOPMENT OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE.

PROFESSOR ALLOTEY OBTAINED ALL HIS DEGREES WRITING IN ENGLISH, ALTHOUGH I SOMETIMES WONDER THE LEVEL OF ENGLISH HE WROTE FOR HIMSELF AND HIS THESIS TO GET IHOSE HIGH PAPER QUALIFICATIONS.

THE MAN SIMPLY CANNOT SPEAK GOOD ENGLISH JUST LIKE KUFUOR AND UNCLE ATTA.

WHAT A SHAME! WITH ALL THOSE HIGH DEGREES. DID HE READ OR STUDY IN ENGLISH FOR THOSE SKY-HIGH DEGREES? WOW!
KKO 10 years ago

Dandu,
There is a difference between "erudition" and "rendition", Prof's intonation may not be great, but he had a better understanding of English than a lot of lecturers in the then English/French Department of my time at ...
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Dandu,
There is a difference between "erudition" and "rendition", Prof's intonation may not be great, but he had a better understanding of English than a lot of lecturers in the then English/French Department of my time at UST.

By far, he is the best teacher of mathematics I have ever met, and I have met quite a few in Ghana, America, USA and Canada!

What you complain about did not prevent him from becoming one of the best Mathematical Physicist in the whole world in the twentieth century, and possibly beyond.
GBEWAA 10 years ago

What's the difference between the USA and America? LIAR!

CHEW PASS AND POUR PROFESSORS ARE JUST TOO MANY IN GHANA.

EVEN AZUMA NELSON IS ALSO A PROFESSOR. VERY SOON, BUKOM BANKU WILL ALSO BE APROFESSOR.

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What's the difference between the USA and America? LIAR!

CHEW PASS AND POUR PROFESSORS ARE JUST TOO MANY IN GHANA.

EVEN AZUMA NELSON IS ALSO A PROFESSOR. VERY SOON, BUKOM BANKU WILL ALSO BE APROFESSOR.

ON A SERIOUS NOTE, WHAT IMPACT HAS PROF ALLOTEY'S VAST KNOWLEDGE IN QUANTUM PHYSICS MADE IN GHANA OR TO GHANA'S ECONOMIC AND INFRASTRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT OR INDUSTRIAL GROWTH?

ABSOLUTELY NONE!

NO WONDER PEOPLE WITH ALL KINDS OF FAKE AND CHEW POUR PASS AND FORGET DEGREES ARE RULING GHANA TO DOOMSDAY.

GHANAIANS HATE TO TELL THE TRUTH.
Concerned Citizen 10 years ago

KKO, don't waste your time arguing with this man. His problem is not about the Prof's english. It's a deeper one. A that is a typical curse of many Ghanaians who cannot recognise and cherish a gift and a talent. Prof Allotey ...
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KKO, don't waste your time arguing with this man. His problem is not about the Prof's english. It's a deeper one. A that is a typical curse of many Ghanaians who cannot recognise and cherish a gift and a talent. Prof Allotey has made great accomplishments in his field to make Ghanaians proud. He is recognized and respected worldwide. I can assure you, before Americans will recognize and respect your work in this field especially when you are a black man, then you must really have achieved something. I wonder what Gbeewa has done in his lifetime to contribute to Ghana. What is he known for? As the saying goes...empty barrels make the most noise...and have the greenest eyes.
Concerned Citizen 10 years ago

When you don't recognise and honour people who have gone far in their field, you will never go far.

When you don't recognise and honour people who have gone far in their field, you will never go far.
Concerned Citizen 10 years ago

The fact that the Prof's english is not good shows his humble beginnings. Maybe you came from a home where they spoke queens english. He came from a home where they spoke only ga, but his name is known and recognised at NASA. ...
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The fact that the Prof's english is not good shows his humble beginnings. Maybe you came from a home where they spoke queens english. He came from a home where they spoke only ga, but his name is known and recognised at NASA. Where is yours recognised?
Akyim Man 10 years ago

His contributions are of benefit to the whole world in space tech...!!!!!

His contributions are of benefit to the whole world in space tech...!!!!!
Julor Agyekum Kwakwe (JAK) 10 years ago

Stop your backward thinking!

Stop your backward thinking!
Nonesense 10 years ago

The fact that he's called Allotey doesn't mean he is a Ga. There are Sackey, Allotey, Quarshie and Bannerman, Engmann, Richardson and others who are fantes. Check it before you make irrelevant comments.

The fact that he's called Allotey doesn't mean he is a Ga. There are Sackey, Allotey, Quarshie and Bannerman, Engmann, Richardson and others who are fantes. Check it before you make irrelevant comments.
Kenyatta 10 years ago

As someone said above, his mother was a Fanti , but his father was a Ga.I know his father's people .

As someone said above, his mother was a Fanti , but his father was a Ga.I know his father's people .
thackley 10 years ago

Deep thought has a right to his views that is his basic right to know in what practical ways such great minds have been of practical benefit to our nation in terms of affecting the quality of life of our people,- in industry, ...
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Deep thought has a right to his views that is his basic right to know in what practical ways such great minds have been of practical benefit to our nation in terms of affecting the quality of life of our people,- in industry, health care, education, security... and the like.

corruption is as pervasive in ghana as it is in nigeria or even more there. so cant continue blaming the politician entirely after all they, politician are our own, friends, mates, uncles ,fathers etc..
it is our character, why cant products from our technical schools cant gain admission to our universities..too much theory.
remember just recently the frm vice chancellor of knust, prof aidam was asked why the university could not help produce cars and the like in reference to the exploits of apostle safo kantanka,- his response was that is not their mandate. he may be right. but we ask how can academia help transform or help move our country from just been excessively theoritical to operationalizing the benefit of academic research to our daily life. thats the question of deep thought...
in other words how could academia and industry work to bring the benefits of academic research to affect the daily life of u and i....and i believe that is order.
GADZEPO 10 years ago

There is such a thing as division of labour. The Scientific Intelligentsia in academia cannot be held responsible for the failure of politicians in charge of the state, and industrialists and entrepreneurs from taking advanta ...
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There is such a thing as division of labour. The Scientific Intelligentsia in academia cannot be held responsible for the failure of politicians in charge of the state, and industrialists and entrepreneurs from taking advantage of the brain power produced by academia. This is the procedure in all developed contries. Kwame Nkrumah was the only politician who tried to launch an industrial revolution utilizing the brain power he was cultivating by sending hundreds, if not thousands, of students abroad, building schools, universities, and industries. Do some research on Nkrumah's plan - get hold of his 7yr Development Plan, and also read "Africa Must Unite"!
Deep Thought 10 years ago

Too much of theory, we need positive practical impact in all the fields of academia like what is happening in the Advance countries.If it cannot work like that, then we need to close down the Universities or bring back the Eu ...
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Too much of theory, we need positive practical impact in all the fields of academia like what is happening in the Advance countries.If it cannot work like that, then we need to close down the Universities or bring back the Europeans to take control. It seems we cannot control our own affairs. All the ministers, directors and Presidents are degree holders of masters, doctors and professors yet things are not working right,this is my concern! Think deep!
Tet 10 years ago

Read my "sad commentry" post above as well as Gadzepo's again

Read my "sad commentry" post above as well as Gadzepo's again
Prof Lungu 10 years ago

Can someone watch the show and compose an essay about the interview?

Can someone watch the show and compose an essay about the interview?
Prof Lungu 10 years ago

Recently, we were talking about the Ghana academy. One our colleagues said when they went to Ghana not long ago, the students notes they saw were practically the same notes they used 25 years ago, in that same university.
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Recently, we were talking about the Ghana academy. One our colleagues said when they went to Ghana not long ago, the students notes they saw were practically the same notes they used 25 years ago, in that same university.

Professor Allotey may be a brilliant mathematician and scientists. But even the brilliant must keep up with the literature of their field, and avoid irresponsible statements on matters they do not have expertise on.

Recently, Professor Allotey told Ghanaians solar panels were too expensive for Ghanaians to use to solve even part of the "Don-Sor" problem. We believe that this is the height of absent-mindedness, or someone plainly outside their league.

Clearly, we've not seen anyone proposing that we use solar panels to power Akosombo dam.

So, we want to BBC to question Prof Allotey extensively on this matter. We believe that for Ghanaians, this would probably be the most important question the BBC can ask of Professor Allotey, today.

The other question will be about religion, superstition, and fanaticism!
Prof Lungu 10 years ago

To say....CNN (African Voices)!

To say....CNN (African Voices)!
Prof Lungu 10 years ago

Recently, Professor Allotey told Ghanaians solar panels were too expensive for Ghanaians to use to solve even part of the "Don-Sor" problem. We believe that this is the height of absent-mindedness, or someone plainly outside ...
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Recently, Professor Allotey told Ghanaians solar panels were too expensive for Ghanaians to use to solve even part of the "Don-Sor" problem. We believe that this is the height of absent-mindedness, or someone plainly outside their league.

Clearly, we've not seen anyone proposing that we use solar panels to power Akosombo dam.

So, we want to BBC to question Prof Allotey extensively on this matter. We believe that for Ghanaians, this would probably be the most important question the BBC can ask of Professor Allotey, today.

The other question will be about religion, superstition, and fanaticism!
Ama Badua 10 years ago

I had the opportunity to be a student of the prof. in his early years at KNUST when he taught Math in the Engineering Dept. On several occasion, I have heard him talk Math not English, Twi, Fante or Ga with some of the renown ...
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I had the opportunity to be a student of the prof. in his early years at KNUST when he taught Math in the Engineering Dept. On several occasion, I have heard him talk Math not English, Twi, Fante or Ga with some of the renowned Polish Mathematicians on loan to KNUST at that time. You could tell those Polish mathematicians admired him and love to engage him in math arguments. Like most excellent professors I have met, he is not as eloquent in English as one would expect. But there are a lot of good Chinese scholars and professors in Europe, Australia and the US who do not speak English that well too because they have a mother language which is not English. Let us appreciate the prof; he is surely one of his kind in Africa.
francis kwarteng 10 years ago

Ama Badua,

I am grateful you raise this point.

I have said on Ghanaweb that those who use proficiency in written-spoken English as a measure of "intelligence" should listen to Prof. Allotey.

There are so many geniu ...
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Ama Badua,

I am grateful you raise this point.

I have said on Ghanaweb that those who use proficiency in written-spoken English as a measure of "intelligence" should listen to Prof. Allotey.

There are so many geniuses like him who are not that proficient in English because, like you rightly put it, they speak or are fluent in other languages.

His writing skills are not too bad either. On my part I am more interested in the application of his work to human problems, which he has more than succeeded.

Thanks.
Prof Lungu 10 years ago

Do not get us wrong!

Famous or popular as Prof Allotey is, he was never our teacher. In fact, we only heard of him when his remarks about solar panels was published.

So, what was Prof Allotey's point about solar power ...
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Do not get us wrong!

Famous or popular as Prof Allotey is, he was never our teacher. In fact, we only heard of him when his remarks about solar panels was published.

So, what was Prof Allotey's point about solar power being to expensive for Ghana?
Ibn Batuta 10 years ago

Ghanaians have been brainwashed to think that speaking fluent english is a sure sign of intelligence. That is certainly not so. Banki Moon does not speak very fluent english but he is a very able administrator. Needles to say ...
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Ghanaians have been brainwashed to think that speaking fluent english is a sure sign of intelligence. That is certainly not so. Banki Moon does not speak very fluent english but he is a very able administrator. Needles to say there are countless scientists and professionals who are not fluent in english but are haed over shoulders above those who purport to be thespians.
GADZEPO 10 years ago

WHY SOMEBODY? WHY NOT YOU?

WHY SOMEBODY? WHY NOT YOU?
Prof Lungu 10 years ago

GADZEPO,
Maybe we are too poor/illiterate to have CNN African Voices on our tube, in our tenement yard!

GADZEPO,
Maybe we are too poor/illiterate to have CNN African Voices on our tube, in our tenement yard!
obeaa maame twe 10 years ago

Etwe ba

Etwe ba
Goweyou 10 years ago

Good omen come from Akans and some Northerners. Ewes are detractors and are holding back progress of Ghana.

Good omen come from Akans and some Northerners. Ewes are detractors and are holding back progress of Ghana.
Agya Pa 10 years ago

The destruction of our greedy, selfish politicians make the work of people like prof. Allotey extremely difficult when they meet up with other professors from various parts of the world. So please do not ask him of his contri ...
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The destruction of our greedy, selfish politicians make the work of people like prof. Allotey extremely difficult when they meet up with other professors from various parts of the world. So please do not ask him of his contribution to Ghana's development. He is described as a Ghanaian and with that achievement should bring tears of joy to eyes. Ride on Prof. Allotey
ALIMUSTAPHA 10 years ago

The guy could be multi billionaire if that is his real name being used by the chinese

The guy could be multi billionaire if that is his real name being used by the chinese
Kobby 10 years ago

He had his foundation at Ghana National College.

He had his foundation at Ghana National College.
asokwa 10 years ago

He is a simple man, I met him in Vienna during of the Atomic Energy Conferences in 1983 and had a snap short with him. He is magician I can say in Maths.

He is a simple man, I met him in Vienna during of the Atomic Energy Conferences in 1983 and had a snap short with him. He is magician I can say in Maths.
Nonesense 10 years ago

Yes Allottey was among the first (12 or so) students who were sacked from Cape Coast Secondary schools when teachers and students went on strike in 1948.

Nkrumah with part of salary to put these student together, bought t ...
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Yes Allottey was among the first (12 or so) students who were sacked from Cape Coast Secondary schools when teachers and students went on strike in 1948.

Nkrumah with part of salary to put these student together, bought them cardboards, chalk and rented a room to start classes at Siwdu Hill. Nkrumah called the school Ghana National College thought Ghana was then called the Gold Coast. So did JB Danquah suggest the name Ghana? Not true. Nkrumah had a vision no wonder he was hated.

I'm proud of Allotey, a great Nananom.
"The voice of Ghanacoll we sing"
BOAFO YENA 10 years ago

All said and done, this renowned mathematician and physicist has not been able to help to solve our dumsor-dumsor. In fact he said solar energy will be too expensive for our nation right now.

All said and done, this renowned mathematician and physicist has not been able to help to solve our dumsor-dumsor. In fact he said solar energy will be too expensive for our nation right now.
Prof Lungu 10 years ago

We agree re the solar energy/panel statement.

Professor Alottey must clearly explain what he means. We are sure nobody told him they intended to us solar panels/energy to power Akosombo Dam.

Not!

We agree re the solar energy/panel statement.

Professor Alottey must clearly explain what he means. We are sure nobody told him they intended to us solar panels/energy to power Akosombo Dam.

Not!

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