April promise of emergency power barges can’t be realized – GRIDCo

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fkbf 10 years ago

Mahama is high time you leave the scene for Nana Addo to come and do his best for Ghana

Mahama is high time you leave the scene for Nana Addo to come and do his best for Ghana
Ha ha ha 10 years ago

Mahama = corruption * greed * arrogance * dumsor / lack of compassion

Mahama = corruption * greed * arrogance * dumsor / lack of compassion
OKWATROKWA 10 years ago

WHAT ABOUT MAHAMA'S PROMISE TO PROVIDE THE FLOATING BARGES - BRIDGES ON THE VOATA LAKE TO REDUCE SENCHI CROSSING PROBLEMS.

WHAT ABOUT MAHAMA'S PROMISE TO PROVIDE THE FLOATING BARGES - BRIDGES ON THE VOATA LAKE TO REDUCE SENCHI CROSSING PROBLEMS.
BBC NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 10 years ago

PLS SOMEBODY,SHOOT THIS IDIOT MAHAMA

PLS SOMEBODY,SHOOT THIS IDIOT MAHAMA
Kwame 10 years ago

A joke of the world? Caused by incompetence, lack of any good management, poor planning and a plethora of abject incompetencies and corruption...the voters should remember this period of man-made hardship!!!

A joke of the world? Caused by incompetence, lack of any good management, poor planning and a plethora of abject incompetencies and corruption...the voters should remember this period of man-made hardship!!!
KOFI - USA 10 years ago

INSTEAD OF TELLING US THE TRUTH THEY KEEP TALKING ABOUT CHALLENGES. WHAT THE HECK ARE THE CHALLENGES. THE COUNTRY DOES NOT HAVE THE MONEY TO SECURE THESE BARGES AND THEY ARE NOT TELLING US. PLEASE COME UP CLEAN AND TELL US TH ...
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INSTEAD OF TELLING US THE TRUTH THEY KEEP TALKING ABOUT CHALLENGES. WHAT THE HECK ARE THE CHALLENGES. THE COUNTRY DOES NOT HAVE THE MONEY TO SECURE THESE BARGES AND THEY ARE NOT TELLING US. PLEASE COME UP CLEAN AND TELL US THE TRUTH. THE HAND WRITING IS ON THE WALL..............
mensah 10 years ago

this is April to Ghanaians by this government.

this is April to Ghanaians by this government.
Military Man 10 years ago

Too many clowns masquerading as politicians in Ghana.

They have turned Ghana into one big "village of darkness" under the care of the idiotic "village chief" sometimes referred to as the "president" who doesn't have a cl ...
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Too many clowns masquerading as politicians in Ghana.

They have turned Ghana into one big "village of darkness" under the care of the idiotic "village chief" sometimes referred to as the "president" who doesn't have a clue of what his job entails.

They are only at their best when they are engaging in massive corruption, thievery, scamming, lying and dancing to their favourite tune "YENNTIE OBIAA".
macavity 10 years ago

Sias3m!!!!

Sias3m!!!!
Kwame Peter 10 years ago

I have never seen a situation like we are going through in Ghana. Too many promises and no action. What a shame of deception it is! What type of treatment are we getting in Ghana? Politicians must be ashamed for taking the su ...
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I have never seen a situation like we are going through in Ghana. Too many promises and no action. What a shame of deception it is! What type of treatment are we getting in Ghana? Politicians must be ashamed for taking the suffering masses for granted. Act now for we are tired of your excuses NDC. The story of Nigeria should wake us up.

Bawre M Muntala 10 years ago

Then the minister of power should better start writing his resignation letter because he promised to resign if the current power crisis did not end by the quarter of the year
"Kwasea bente"

Then the minister of power should better start writing his resignation letter because he promised to resign if the current power crisis did not end by the quarter of the year
"Kwasea bente"
daN 10 years ago

In the end it is all money for old rope The looting brigade of politicians family and frineds continue

Twenty Richest People In Ghana For 2013

1. Ibrahim Mahama -$1.9 billion /Businessman , Brother of the current Presid ...
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In the end it is all money for old rope The looting brigade of politicians family and frineds continue

Twenty Richest People In Ghana For 2013

1. Ibrahim Mahama -$1.9 billion /Businessman , Brother of the current President of Ghana. Only Ghanaian to own a private jet.

2. Alfred Mahama -$1.3 billion./ Businessman, brother of the current President of Ghana.
3. Roland Agambire – $1.1billion/ RLG (eBay type of business) (Business man )
4. Joseph Agyepong – $1.05billion/Businessman (Zoomlion waste management company and other businesses)…Company banned by World Bank in Liberia”
5. John Mahama – $900 million/President of the Republic of Ghana, Politician.
6. Alhaji Azuma Banda – $724 million./Businessman, owner of antrak air.
7. Ato Ahwoi – $684 million/ Politician, Businessman.
8. Dr. Sam Jonah – $430 Million/Businessman (Executive Director of Jonah Capital, Equity in Johannesberg, south Africa)
9. Haruna Iddrisu – $300million/Politician, Minister of Trade.
10. Alex Mould – $282 million/GMPC
11. Dr. Kwame Addo Kufuor – $250million./ Physician, Politician.
12. Tsatsu Tsikata – $245million/Lawyer, Businessman and Politician
13. Elvis Afriyie Ankrah -$112 million./ Minister of Youth and Sports, Politician.
14. Dr. Kwesi Nduom – $110 million./ Businessman and Politician.
15. Ken Agyapong – $104 million/Politician/Businessman
16. Prince Kofi Amoabeng – $98million/ CEO, UT Bank He has an ongoing fraud case against him”
17. Asiedu Nketiah – $89million/Politician, Secretary of the ruling NDC Party.
18. Alfred Woyome – $75million/Politically connected Businessman.
19. Tony Lithur – 30million/ Lawyer
20. Baba Kamara – $ 11million/ Politician (Commissioner to Nigeria)

Source: Forbes Ghana

The full list of the 20 Richest in Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Ghana, Cote d’ivoire and Morocco would be published in the December 2013 Edition of Forbes Africa
john 10 years ago

This government is wicked. How can a state abuse its citizens wth impunity like this ? Lies lies lies. For once tell us the thruth.

This government is wicked. How can a state abuse its citizens wth impunity like this ? Lies lies lies. For once tell us the thruth.
osibisa 10 years ago

When Kwame Nkrumah got architects to design and develop Tema, he had a maximum population of probably 200,000 in mind to drive our industries in that city. However, with the current population, our infrastructure will not ho ...
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When Kwame Nkrumah got architects to design and develop Tema, he had a maximum population of probably 200,000 in mind to drive our industries in that city. However, with the current population, our infrastructure will not hold in the city of Tema.

Figure this out: The rivers have depleted because at a time, they were feeding only 7 million people in the country, which has rapidly increased to about 25 million (and possibly, 10 million more that are uncounted for).

However, the preceding governments never thought it was necessary to look at an alternative power source that will not fail.

The same is true of the sewer network. There is going to be a sewer explosion one day if the network is not maintained and expanded to meet the demand.

Let us think ahead!
KANEWU 10 years ago

So when you a minister and a president came shouting on top of your voices in parliament that those barges will be arriving this April 2015 didnt you know that it is a project that takes 4years rather to accomplish. Hey minis ...
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So when you a minister and a president came shouting on top of your voices in parliament that those barges will be arriving this April 2015 didnt you know that it is a project that takes 4years rather to accomplish. Hey minister of energy and president Mahama are using less than one megabyte of their brains. useless children ruling Ghana.
komfo 10 years ago

Oyiwa!
Politicians give promises on technical issues without consulting the engineers. They are always in a hurry to score cheap political points.
God save Ghana.

Oyiwa!
Politicians give promises on technical issues without consulting the engineers. They are always in a hurry to score cheap political points.
God save Ghana.
Paul Oduro a k a Justice. 10 years ago

I isaid it,it was an
April fool,because this government has lost his concentration, always promising Ghanaian and can't deliver.

I isaid it,it was an
April fool,because this government has lost his concentration, always promising Ghanaian and can't deliver.
Princeattapy Ribeiro USA 10 years ago

April Promise Of Emergency Power Barges Can't Be Realized- GRICO

April Promise Of Emergency Power Barges Can't Be Realized- GRICO
Oluga 10 years ago

These idiots in Government are so irritating

These idiots in Government are so irritating
Kwame 10 years ago

The emergency barges are not the solution. Emergency meant they were supposed to be here very soon. Why don't we find a permanent solution?
The government is not helping matters.

The emergency barges are not the solution. Emergency meant they were supposed to be here very soon. Why don't we find a permanent solution?
The government is not helping matters.

United Ghana 10 years ago

Yes Kwame, if emergency measures are taking so long, then they might as well have gone for permanent solutions. This govt isn't being honest. I have no doubt money is a big issue. Gh is bankrupt

Yes Kwame, if emergency measures are taking so long, then they might as well have gone for permanent solutions. This govt isn't being honest. I have no doubt money is a big issue. Gh is bankrupt
Osei Bonsu Ato Plans 10 years ago

God should help president Mahama to solve this problem for us.

God should help president Mahama to solve this problem for us.
Sam 10 years ago

Dr.Bawumia in his speech said the promise of the emergency barges in April was unrealistic. They insulted him but once again, he was right. Ndc are liars

Dr.Bawumia in his speech said the promise of the emergency barges in April was unrealistic. They insulted him but once again, he was right. Ndc are liars
nii 10 years ago

God will really deal with our president n power minister, fools u come to deceive ghana now u r telling us foolish thing, we Ghanaians hv made our self so cheat for u n u are just fooling us, kwasia sem u will die one by one

God will really deal with our president n power minister, fools u come to deceive ghana now u r telling us foolish thing, we Ghanaians hv made our self so cheat for u n u are just fooling us, kwasia sem u will die one by one
nii 10 years ago

God will really deal with our president n power minister, fools u come to deceive ghana now u r telling us foolish thing, we Ghanaians hv made our self so cheat for u n u are just fooling us, kwasia sem u will die one by one

God will really deal with our president n power minister, fools u come to deceive ghana now u r telling us foolish thing, we Ghanaians hv made our self so cheat for u n u are just fooling us, kwasia sem u will die one by one
Queen 10 years ago

Lying FOOLS . EVERYBODY knew you were LYING.THIEVES.

Lying FOOLS . EVERYBODY knew you were LYING.THIEVES.
V. O. A 10 years ago

Aboa dwan funu mahama, why are u so stupid

Aboa dwan funu mahama, why are u so stupid
Constructivist 10 years ago

Bawumia told us that isn't going to happen as government promised, so it's no news to me. They've not been able to deliver on their promises when it comes especially to energy.

Bawumia told us that isn't going to happen as government promised, so it's no news to me. They've not been able to deliver on their promises when it comes especially to energy.
Andy K- Kumasi 10 years ago

The most annoying part is, they wont say the truth and they sit there and talk about 'challenges! Challenges!' we are tired of these humiliation we are getting from our customers and other stakeholders! M'ani abre oooooo!

The most annoying part is, they wont say the truth and they sit there and talk about 'challenges! Challenges!' we are tired of these humiliation we are getting from our customers and other stakeholders! M'ani abre oooooo!
Agbee 10 years ago

Prez. Mahama must learn a lesson from what happened to his friend in Nigeria, and do well to solve this power crises once for all.

Prez. Mahama must learn a lesson from what happened to his friend in Nigeria, and do well to solve this power crises once for all.

NEW LIGHT 10 years ago

IN FACT NDC CAN LIE PAPA! SURELY JOHN MAHAMA IS GOING DOWN AS JONATHAN.

IN FACT NDC CAN LIE PAPA! SURELY JOHN MAHAMA IS GOING DOWN AS JONATHAN.
John 10 years ago

Yate abr3

Yate abr3
ACHEAMPONG 10 years ago

NDC SIT DOWN, NPP IS USING THIS STRATEGY, SABOTAGING YOU.

NDC SIT DOWN, NPP IS USING THIS STRATEGY, SABOTAGING YOU.
wwc 10 years ago

Ghanaians cannot be taken as fools, you were not forced to promise but you did countless times base on your own assessment and you are failing a countless times then its clear that you cannot be trusted probably due to a bonc ...
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Ghanaians cannot be taken as fools, you were not forced to promise but you did countless times base on your own assessment and you are failing a countless times then its clear that you cannot be trusted probably due to a bonch of idios in government.
Ekow 10 years ago

1965 Nigeria´s first coup
1966 Ghana´s first coup
2000 Abacha made way for Obasanjo
2001 Rawlings made way for Kufour
2007 YarDua came on the scene
2009 Atta Mills came on the scene
2010 YarDua died on the throne
201 ...
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1965 Nigeria´s first coup
1966 Ghana´s first coup
2000 Abacha made way for Obasanjo
2001 Rawlings made way for Kufour
2007 YarDua came on the scene
2009 Atta Mills came on the scene
2010 YarDua died on the throne
2012 Atta Mills died on the throne
2010 Jonathan came on the throne
2012 Mahama came on the throne
2015 Jonathan is kicked out because of corruption, incompetence and Boko Haram by four-time tried 72 year old Buhari
2016 Mahama will be kicked out because of corruütion, incompetence, dumsor by three-times tried 72 year old Akuffo Addo
samtuger 10 years ago

These is the end of the matter

These is the end of the matter
Samuel 10 years ago

I advised the Minister of power to relieve the GRIDCO Engineer form his post,Reasons: My mind tell me he will sabotage the promise been fufil to show that he is enginer and his word must stand.
1.Has he do his side by geting ...
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I advised the Minister of power to relieve the GRIDCO Engineer form his post,Reasons: My mind tell me he will sabotage the promise been fufil to show that he is enginer and his word must stand.
1.Has he do his side by geting the place for the barges ready if it arived today?
2. Did he request for all the necessary materials to install the plant?
3. Is Swithc gears to conect to the grid ready? A single no is delibrate sabotage.
Kwasi 10 years ago

Why are we Ghanaians being fool around ? One promised another coming to tell us at the time of delivery on the promise, it is not possible. Mr. President why are you wasting time by not sacking these people. Sack them!

Why are we Ghanaians being fool around ? One promised another coming to tell us at the time of delivery on the promise, it is not possible. Mr. President why are you wasting time by not sacking these people. Sack them!
Loway 10 years ago

Weak leadership

Weak leadership
ADAMU 10 years ago

Dumsor, even if resolved this year will still be a yoke on the necks of Mahama and NDC. How can they repay the lost jobs, and businesses? NDC, bye bye!!!

Dumsor, even if resolved this year will still be a yoke on the necks of Mahama and NDC. How can they repay the lost jobs, and businesses? NDC, bye bye!!!
Yussif 10 years ago

When Dr Bawumia said this at his recent lecture, people insulted his and said he lied now it's coming from the horses own mouth, give VRA money to buy crude oil that's the cracks of the matter.Propaganda can not save you ndc ...
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When Dr Bawumia said this at his recent lecture, people insulted his and said he lied now it's coming from the horses own mouth, give VRA money to buy crude oil that's the cracks of the matter.Propaganda can not save you ndc not even the rain as we expect to fill up the hydro dams. Also give TOR money to buy and process crude oil and stop your party members from importing finished petroleum products at the expense of TOR.
WORKABLE SOLUTIONS 10 years ago

The dead goat thing is forgiven because it might have been a misstatement under pressure. Human is fallible. However, this government reminds me of a living Flamingo at La Beach with its head in the sand hoping that all Ghana ...
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The dead goat thing is forgiven because it might have been a misstatement under pressure. Human is fallible. However, this government reminds me of a living Flamingo at La Beach with its head in the sand hoping that all Ghana's problems will be resolved automatically by the next election time. Isn't Johnathan's case a good reminder that our Flamingo takes its head out of the sand and squarely face the problems of the day, and not with only wanton promises? PLEASE READ MY FINGERS, GHANA's ENERGY PROBLEMS CAN BE SOLVED IN THE MEDIUM TO LONG TERM THROUGH EXTENSIVE ADOPTION OF SOLAR ENERGY, NOT AND I REPEAT NOT VIA THERMAL/HYDRO ENERGY. The Germans and the Chinese together as a consortium will be our best partners to help us solve our energy problem via the solar route.
Z H 10 years ago

Is there any more doubt that these vessels will not be coming any time soon?

Let me also clarify something for masses who believe that somehow the power barge will sail from Turkey to Ghana fully operational and just await ...
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Is there any more doubt that these vessels will not be coming any time soon?

Let me also clarify something for masses who believe that somehow the power barge will sail from Turkey to Ghana fully operational and just awaiting a socket in Takoradi to become operational: these vessels will come in with the material to be installed on site, along with the engineers who will do the calibration and the connection to the national grid. So assuming the vessel leaves today, they need a month to come, a month for installation and a month for calibration before they are even ready to operate.

Unfortunately for us, the operators of the power barges require a large deposit to cover their expenses in case of default by the Government of Ghana, which is a likely scenario given that it happened elsewhere. But Government of Ghana is trying to haggle on the deposit amount, which is delaying things indefinitely.
efo 10 years ago

only a Fool will vote for ndc

only a Fool will vote for ndc
SON OF MAN 10 years ago

JOHN DRAMA, YOU COPY THAT ?
ANOTHER BUSH PROMISE FROM JOHN!

JOHN DRAMA, YOU COPY THAT ?
ANOTHER BUSH PROMISE FROM JOHN!
Gg 10 years ago

Why not use the money from the billion dollar bond that is supposed to be in the bank to buy them at 200 million? Oh the mo St is not there?

Why not use the money from the billion dollar bond that is supposed to be in the bank to buy them at 200 million? Oh the mo St is not there?
Yamoah Baah 10 years ago

THIS IS NO NEWS!!!!! NO RATIONAL GHANAIAN BELIEVED THAT PROMISE FROM THE CONCERT PARTY JOKERS!!!!!! WE KNEW RIGHT FROM THE WORD GO THAT IT WAS GOING TO BE AN APRIL FOOL PROMISE; THAT IS NDC FOR YOU.

THIS IS NO NEWS!!!!! NO RATIONAL GHANAIAN BELIEVED THAT PROMISE FROM THE CONCERT PARTY JOKERS!!!!!! WE KNEW RIGHT FROM THE WORD GO THAT IT WAS GOING TO BE AN APRIL FOOL PROMISE; THAT IS NDC FOR YOU.
Kofi 10 years ago

GRIDCo should not feel bad about this because no sane Ghanaian believed that promise. We have lived with this government long enough to know them.

GRIDCo should not feel bad about this because no sane Ghanaian believed that promise. We have lived with this government long enough to know them.
Mill Naaba kugri 10 years ago

INCOMPETENT GOV'T THY CAN NOT DO EVERYTHING RIGHT . PROMISE AND FAIL GALORE PARTY RULING US. GH GET USELESS YAM OUT OF THE FLAGSTAFF HOUSE.

INCOMPETENT GOV'T THY CAN NOT DO EVERYTHING RIGHT . PROMISE AND FAIL GALORE PARTY RULING US. GH GET USELESS YAM OUT OF THE FLAGSTAFF HOUSE.
Richard - Kenya 10 years ago

This government is a PROMISE AND FAIL GOVERNMENT, Ghanaians must ignore them.

This government is a PROMISE AND FAIL GOVERNMENT, Ghanaians must ignore them.
Alfi 10 years ago

Big concert

Big concert
Nanakay 10 years ago

Jokers! Ghanaians are tired of your mix communications...just don't say anything till you are sure about it. Totally clueless government!

Jokers! Ghanaians are tired of your mix communications...just don't say anything till you are sure about it. Totally clueless government!

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