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USMAN 10 years ago

If you want to know those behind the killing of the Afro Americans in Akosombo then read this. According to the story" The two who are leaders of the African American community in Akwamu were recently accused by the Chieftain ...
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If you want to know those behind the killing of the Afro Americans in Akosombo then read this. According to the story" The two who are leaders of the African American community in Akwamu were recently accused by the Chieftaincy Minister, Dr. Seidu Danaa, of illegally acting as chiefs."
"Private legal practitioner, Samson Lardy Anyenini late last year brought a suit on behalf of the leaders and against the Chieftaincy Minister whom they alleged had supported one Osofo to mistreat them using national security.

The Osofo was named in the suit as claiming right to the symbolic stool and skin created by the national house of chiefs to reintegrate disaporians.

Samson says that suit was withdrawn earlier this year after the Attorney-General (A-G) called for an amicable settlement."
The question is if the government has declared the status of the Afro Americans as an illegality, why did the Attorney General beg that the issue should be withdrawn from court. The answer is simple. Withdraw the case, kill the Afro Americans and case die.
I promise, The blood of these Afro Americans shall not be in vain. I will fight till the end.
Zipcode 10 years ago

The irony of Mahama's govt inability to find a permanent solution to end the dumsor is simple. They are not sure what the 2016 election holds in store for them in case they don't win, therefore spending money to tackle this p ...
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The irony of Mahama's govt inability to find a permanent solution to end the dumsor is simple. They are not sure what the 2016 election holds in store for them in case they don't win, therefore spending money to tackle this problem is far from reality as such will continue playing games till thy kingdom come. This is the truth, so no matter what pressure you put on them the result is still unknown. A smart government will seek for a loan soleley for this project because once this problem is fixed permanently, collapsed jobs will resurrect, investors will start bringing jobs etc to the country. But the biigest problem with our leaders is that, any job or contract that will not yield dividends in their pockets would never be approved thats why Ghana is in this shambles.so folks , tell you what there is no end in sight to this situation.
PRINCE KWASI ADADE (OFIE P33) 10 years ago

AUTHOR: MAHMOUD-----
Mr. Mahama is exactly one of the visionless African leaders that have always been accused of misplacing their priorities. Does the NDC government think, despite the massive corruption, they can borrow re ...
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AUTHOR: MAHMOUD-----
Mr. Mahama is exactly one of the visionless African leaders that have always been accused of misplacing their priorities. Does the NDC government think, despite the massive corruption, they can borrow recklessly and spend their way foolishly into another mandate in 2016, when the nation is over burdened with HIPC and workers wallowing in hunger and over taxed?

Governance under the NDC government is all about deceit and 'opium of the people'. They enjoy everything under the sun but ask us to wait for our basic needs in heaven. And as they ask us to tighten our belts for future betterment, they have already loosened theirs for immediate consumption. They didn't even respect our intelligence when they asked us to wait for a paradise in three years. The truth is that, everything they promise is a mirage and we will never find comfort under them because; they are con-men with con plans.
BlindMan 10 years ago

The increase is long overdue; it will help 'power' users to turn off the light when not needed, such as leaving televisions on 24*7, bedroom lights left on when not needed, especially in the afternoon when the sun's brightes ...
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The increase is long overdue; it will help 'power' users to turn off the light when not needed, such as leaving televisions on 24*7, bedroom lights left on when not needed, especially in the afternoon when the sun's brightest.
The little turn offs of power will go along way to help the reduction of the Dumsor; this time, it's 'Ak33 Akasu Kane', and it will help in the sharing of power; he/she who does the unreasonable thing would see the reflection in the bill, and that's DEMOCRACY; pay as it's used.
Loway 10 years ago

If light or no light you can see,so you're okay

If light or no light you can see,so you're okay
Owu, Philly. 10 years ago

Very pathetic story.

Very pathetic story.
Marcus Chris Lawson 10 years ago

This is just incredulous and unbelievable..If the power had improved ,stable and consistent , there may be some reasonableness in this thoughtlessness.. I bet you Ghana must say No for once and be counted. May 15 is almost he ...
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This is just incredulous and unbelievable..If the power had improved ,stable and consistent , there may be some reasonableness in this thoughtlessness.. I bet you Ghana must say No for once and be counted. May 15 is almost here as a stark reminder for us to rise up and call the bluff of the nouveau rich who are perpetuating class divide in our country. The poor ,vulnerable ,marginalised and the socially excluded will die off sooner
Hasan Rasta 10 years ago

Go and solve the problem with the light and stop talking sheet

Go and solve the problem with the light and stop talking sheet
Nana Kofi, Stadium Kumasi 10 years ago

My dear Usman,u do not know what tomorrow holds for u.Never make such a comment on a disability person No matter how hurt u may find urself.Thanx.

My dear Usman,u do not know what tomorrow holds for u.Never make such a comment on a disability person No matter how hurt u may find urself.Thanx.
Yussif Fuseini 10 years ago

This minister is brain dead, even if you increase there's no power for people to consume the units they buy. Now it last longer than it should because we go off 24 hours or more, I am now convinced this man is incompetent and ...
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This minister is brain dead, even if you increase there's no power for people to consume the units they buy. Now it last longer than it should because we go off 24 hours or more, I am now convinced this man is incompetent and has set up a time to go so he's not sacked before the time, think Mr president and Ghanaians

Nsemfoo 10 years ago

Kwasia get prepared to step down Jan.2016 is just around the corner,Ndc thieves

Kwasia get prepared to step down Jan.2016 is just around the corner,Ndc thieves
GBEWAA 10 years ago

KWASIA DONKOR!!

DUMMY, HOW DO YOU INCREASE THE TARIFFS OF A SERVICE YOU HARDLY PROVIDE?

THIS IS NAKED ROBBERY AND EXPLOITATION!

DUE TO THE MASSIVE LOSS OF REVENUES ARISING FROM ELECTRICITY SUPPLY SHORTFALLS, THESE C ...
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KWASIA DONKOR!!

DUMMY, HOW DO YOU INCREASE THE TARIFFS OF A SERVICE YOU HARDLY PROVIDE?

THIS IS NAKED ROBBERY AND EXPLOITATION!

DUE TO THE MASSIVE LOSS OF REVENUES ARISING FROM ELECTRICITY SUPPLY SHORTFALLS, THESE CRIMINALS ARE GETTING READY TO INCREASE ELECTRICITY TARIFFS TO MAKE UP FOR THEIR LOSESSES AND TO KOWTOW TO IMF DEMANDS FOR THAT DERISORY LOAN.

FOOLS ARE INDEED IN POWER IN GHANA, BUT I BLAME GHANAIANS.
truth stands 10 years ago

Gov't must pay all that they owe all utilities first before they consider any increases. Any future tariff increases will make ghanaian products uncompetetive.

Gov't must pay all that they owe all utilities first before they consider any increases. Any future tariff increases will make ghanaian products uncompetetive.
Kwame Peter 10 years ago

what improvement have we seen in dumsor since you promised to improve the situation in the last six months? As a people we see no amelioration in this regard. Please let us experience some improvement before you talk about ne ...
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what improvement have we seen in dumsor since you promised to improve the situation in the last six months? As a people we see no amelioration in this regard. Please let us experience some improvement before you talk about new tariffs. We are almost fed up with these lies, that does not lift us up. What a shame!!!!!
ugly akufo addo 10 years ago

we are the decendants of northeners bt the true ashantis are ugly n short n we the current ashantis are tall n handsome

we are the decendants of northeners bt the true ashantis are ugly n short n we the current ashantis are tall n handsome
USMAN 10 years ago

If Dr Danaa, who holds a PhD, could think this way then university education is useless in Ghana. If people of his caliber are leading Ghanaians then, I am afraid, we shall soon fall into a ditch.
Who asked Dr Danaa to take ...
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If Dr Danaa, who holds a PhD, could think this way then university education is useless in Ghana. If people of his caliber are leading Ghanaians then, I am afraid, we shall soon fall into a ditch.
Who asked Dr Danaa to take sides in a chieftaincy dispute by solely declaring the chieftaincy status of the Americans illegal. Who sent the National Security Officials to go and harass the Americans. We all know the National Security Zombis like operating under the cover of darkness( you remember the Legon Toll Booth Saga) and their hatred for dogs is unimaginable( you remember NS official threatened to shoot and kill the dogs of the software designer of UG students' election). So if the dogs of the two American citizens were killed prior to their gruesome murder you can now see those behind the killing.
Dr Danaa cannot throw dust into our eyes. If others have thrown dust into his eyes, that is his own cup of tea.
Douglas. Bristol-UK` 10 years ago

usman u are a pig

usman u are a pig
USMAN 10 years ago

Mahama(a Gonja) is following the prescriptions of OIC.You remember a Muslim MP from Gonjaland declared that adulterous women should be stoned to death. Again Boko Haram in Akyem terrorized Muslim women for buying food from Ch ...
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Mahama(a Gonja) is following the prescriptions of OIC.You remember a Muslim MP from Gonjaland declared that adulterous women should be stoned to death. Again Boko Haram in Akyem terrorized Muslim women for buying food from Christians yet the IGP(a Gonja Muslim) kept mute. Muslims burnt down a Christian mission house in Atebubu yet the IGP was again silent. AMA banning churches in classrooms, Northern Regional Minister accusing the Christian clergy of encouraging politicians to be corrupt. These are all plans aimed at suppressing Christianity to please the OIC. These are all indicators that Mahama is feverishly handing over Ghana to the Organisation of Islamic Countries for Money. We should remember Islam is useless without direct state support and so Mahama is providing that support to Muslims to grow in Ghana whilst at the same time suppressing Christians. He is doing this because Islam as a religion is useless without direct political/government intervention.
Gohey 10 years ago

If it is true that a mission house was burnt and Ghanaians kept mute on it then there is something wrong some where. We will tolerate that kind of Muslim foolishness. There will be no gate for isis

If it is true that a mission house was burnt and Ghanaians kept mute on it then there is something wrong some where. We will tolerate that kind of Muslim foolishness. There will be no gate for isis
United Ghana 10 years ago

Inaugurating board members of 3 VRA subsidiaries with, undoubtedly, NDC cronies. Wherever a board has been constituted under Mahama's govt, it's been filled with cronies, with the same result - corruption, incompetence, failu ...
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Inaugurating board members of 3 VRA subsidiaries with, undoubtedly, NDC cronies. Wherever a board has been constituted under Mahama's govt, it's been filled with cronies, with the same result - corruption, incompetence, failure

BUSH MEAT 10 years ago

Mr. minister, why are you calling for tallif adjustment.The president of the republic of Ghana has made it clear to Ghanaians that, the dumsor is not a financial but technical problem.Who is telling the truth.Your statement s ...
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Mr. minister, why are you calling for tallif adjustment.The president of the republic of Ghana has made it clear to Ghanaians that, the dumsor is not a financial but technical problem.Who is telling the truth.Your statement sounds contradictary.
Tamebubu 10 years ago

it amazes me what the Ayigbe people are voting for. The founder of the NDC party, Jerry John Rawlings from the Volta Region did not campaign or voted for NDC knowing very well they are greedy bastards. Then the whole Volta Re ...
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it amazes me what the Ayigbe people are voting for. The founder of the NDC party, Jerry John Rawlings from the Volta Region did not campaign or voted for NDC knowing very well they are greedy bastards. Then the whole Volta Region with herd mentality will not change their mind. The leader is pepeni (not nyebro), surrounded by greedy bastards and non achievers in life. I REAALY WONDER what my own people look at when they are voting.
Kporku Jnr. 10 years ago

I have never considered this. We need to educate our people. This is unacceptable and a disgrace to the whole the region

I have never considered this. We need to educate our people. This is unacceptable and a disgrace to the whole the region
J. John 10 years ago

Sack all the Managers at VRA and ECG. Most do nothing and just raise their shoulders in the offices for their presence to be felt. Also Cut the use of company vehicles which most are used like private property.
Also remove a ...
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Sack all the Managers at VRA and ECG. Most do nothing and just raise their shoulders in the offices for their presence to be felt. Also Cut the use of company vehicles which most are used like private property.
Also remove all fuel allowances. Lets see the budget on fuel allowance for both VRA and ECG. My mum and dad total pay for the month about 800GHC.
Gohey 10 years ago

Be very careful of your words. After all you have to go back to history, the Ewes are not Ayigbes. We do not any name Ayi. The word is AYI refused
You need to apologize for the "herd mentality"

Be very careful of your words. After all you have to go back to history, the Ewes are not Ayigbes. We do not any name Ayi. The word is AYI refused
You need to apologize for the "herd mentality"
VICTOR CARRILLACE 10 years ago

GOD'S JUDGMENT BEGINS IN HIS OWN HOUSE - THE CHURCH. TARIFF ADJUSTMENT MUST SIMILARLY BEGIN WITH ECG - REDUCE THEIR MANAGERS' FAT SALARIES. THE MONIES SPUNGED OUT OF US IN PAST ADJUSTMENTS HAVE GONE INTO SUPPORTING STAFF SALA ...
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GOD'S JUDGMENT BEGINS IN HIS OWN HOUSE - THE CHURCH. TARIFF ADJUSTMENT MUST SIMILARLY BEGIN WITH ECG - REDUCE THEIR MANAGERS' FAT SALARIES. THE MONIES SPUNGED OUT OF US IN PAST ADJUSTMENTS HAVE GONE INTO SUPPORTING STAFF SALARIES, JUST LIKE A GREATER PERCENTAGE OF WHATEVER GOVERNMENT ALSO MAKES BY WAY OF TAXATION GOES INTO PUBLIC SECTOR SALARIES. THIS IS PURE INSENSITIVITY AND MUST STOP!
ELINAM 10 years ago

I've been saying this all the time that the rush to install pre-paid meters ahead of this dumsor was to make sure they have money in hand to use for FAT salaries.
YOU GENERATE POWER, YOU SELL, YOU MAKE PROFIT AND THEN YOU P ...
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I've been saying this all the time that the rush to install pre-paid meters ahead of this dumsor was to make sure they have money in hand to use for FAT salaries.
YOU GENERATE POWER, YOU SELL, YOU MAKE PROFIT AND THEN YOU PAY YOUR DEBTORS AND PAY YOUR SALARIES.
But if you knew you not going to have enough power to sell to make that profit, then as pple with criminal mind set, you come out with a scheme to out wit the unsuspecting consumers.

ANANSE STORY WAS TOLD TO US.

The public was told the only way the power sector could improve its fortune is to let us all go from post-pay to pre-paid SO THAT THEY COULD GET THEIR MONEY FOR REINVESTMENT. We agreed but the stealing continued due to FAT salaries and NO INVESTMENT have been taking place and each time they come back with cup in hand to fleece us.
We pre-pay and all our credit dissipate into thin air with no power but dumsor to support the dissipation.
Since the pre-paid meters, these criminals used their school mates at PURC to strong-arm the general public. We receive less power and pre-pay for full power.
And when we questioned the disparity in how much we're paying forDUMSOR and less power in comparison to our post-paid readings and bills we paid, these criminals try ing to sound sophisticated and told us it is because of the SMART METERS that catch every waste so therefore we should check our wiring and make sure we properly earth our building.So for the first time in Ghana,something SMART is really working and suppose to BELIEVE that?

THESE BRAIN-DEAD ENGINEERS who live in free VRA estates, should install the same SMART METER on their hands that keep stealing and living large on our back FRO NO WORK DONE.

NO AMOUNT IN THE WORLD WILL EVER SAVE THESE CRIMINALS WHO HAD REFUSED TO USE THEIR HEADS BUT WONNA LIVE AS SOME UPPER MIDDLE CLASS BUFFOONS who do not want to get their hands dirty.
Tawiah 10 years ago

We need REVOLUTION in Ghana now! Define it as you wish but I stand by my comment that we need a serious revolution in Ghana #NOW!

We need REVOLUTION in Ghana now! Define it as you wish but I stand by my comment that we need a serious revolution in Ghana #NOW!
Jemima 10 years ago

Mr Power Minister...its Friday oooooo...no results of ur dumsor easing yet... dummy!

Mr Power Minister...its Friday oooooo...no results of ur dumsor easing yet... dummy!
Tawiah 10 years ago

We need REVOLUTION in Ghana now! Define it as you wish but I stand by my comment that we need a serious revolution in Ghana #NOW!

We nee that revolution to make things changes for once and for all.

We need REVOLUTION in Ghana now! Define it as you wish but I stand by my comment that we need a serious revolution in Ghana #NOW!

We nee that revolution to make things changes for once and for all.

ELINAM 10 years ago

The OLD-SCHOOL Association MAFIAS in public places are using us as slaves supported by dead-on-arrival democracy.
ECG,VRA,PURC are mafia organizations.
The slaves need to revolt.

The OLD-SCHOOL Association MAFIAS in public places are using us as slaves supported by dead-on-arrival democracy.
ECG,VRA,PURC are mafia organizations.
The slaves need to revolt.
Dan 10 years ago

Who do you expect to fund the Private Energy Projects that are going on the country? The country is broke period. If we don't have national planning on how toresove various issues like electricity, water, education , health, ...
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Who do you expect to fund the Private Energy Projects that are going on the country? The country is broke period. If we don't have national planning on how toresove various issues like electricity, water, education , health, road maintenance etc this will continue.
anna 10 years ago

Iiars inthe helm of affairs shame on u

Iiars inthe helm of affairs shame on u
Nana 10 years ago

Why is the black man incompetent to manage his affairs.Dumsor in most parts of the continent , Go to GHana, Nigeria, Tanzania and latest addition South Africa on limited scale. We continue to elect leaders who loot our resour ...
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Why is the black man incompetent to manage his affairs.Dumsor in most parts of the continent , Go to GHana, Nigeria, Tanzania and latest addition South Africa on limited scale. We continue to elect leaders who loot our resources. Is democracy working for us to be poor and people die trying to cross the seas to Europe.
VOICE OF REASON 10 years ago

This is nothing short off daylight robbery.For how long are we going to sit down and watch this dumb buffoon of a president toil with our lives ?

This is nothing short off daylight robbery.For how long are we going to sit down and watch this dumb buffoon of a president toil with our lives ?
Kanawu 10 years ago

Mahama, sorry to tell you this: make money genuinely and enjoy but NOT at the expense of others sweat and suffering. You and your NDC party members have caused PAIN and the curse with it will run generation to generation.

Mahama, sorry to tell you this: make money genuinely and enjoy but NOT at the expense of others sweat and suffering. You and your NDC party members have caused PAIN and the curse with it will run generation to generation.
ibrahim 10 years ago

I thought you were brought on board to save the situation mr minister,so why do you have take salaries and tell us you will solve the problem in january you might as well leave the post now and come back in january.it is only ...
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I thought you were brought on board to save the situation mr minister,so why do you have take salaries and tell us you will solve the problem in january you might as well leave the post now and come back in january.it is only in ghana that a minister can talk this way,shame
Issah Abdul Mumin 10 years ago

Hahahahahahah. People are already crying about what u said u will fix and u are talking about increase. Increase tariffs indeed! Clueless regime, people with sharp teeths and thieves !

Hahahahahahah. People are already crying about what u said u will fix and u are talking about increase. Increase tariffs indeed! Clueless regime, people with sharp teeths and thieves !
VOICE OF REASON 10 years ago

It's one thing wasting $5billion of taxpayers money to become president and quite another having the brains and the vision to govern successfully.....as this dumb buffoon of a president has now realised to his chagrin !

It's one thing wasting $5billion of taxpayers money to become president and quite another having the brains and the vision to govern successfully.....as this dumb buffoon of a president has now realised to his chagrin !
Kay 10 years ago

How many times has the govt refused to acknowledge that the situation in Ghana is crisis. You're now admitting that you're in a crisis situation.

How many times has the govt refused to acknowledge that the situation in Ghana is crisis. You're now admitting that you're in a crisis situation.
yaa asantewa 10 years ago

Dr Boy, we Ghananians aren't stupid as u may think. If ur Gov is in crisis u know what to do.Instead of going after people like Woyome Ablakwa Geeda thieves Afriyie ankra just to mention few to get our stolen money back you'r ...
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Dr Boy, we Ghananians aren't stupid as u may think. If ur Gov is in crisis u know what to do.Instead of going after people like Woyome Ablakwa Geeda thieves Afriyie ankra just to mention few to get our stolen money back you're shying away from ur responsibility. Don't be a fool for mahama, mr Boy!
Owu, Philly. 10 years ago

Dumsor, dumsor is a national problem not NDC or NPP. During 2014 almost $1 billion was lost due to dumsor. It's almost 3 1/2 years. Besides companies with employees of over 500 and over, and also small scale like barbershops ...
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Dumsor, dumsor is a national problem not NDC or NPP. During 2014 almost $1 billion was lost due to dumsor. It's almost 3 1/2 years. Besides companies with employees of over 500 and over, and also small scale like barbershops and salons, how much they earn to buy generator and diesel. This is ridiculous and unwelcome, not all hospitals are equipped with generators, as a result of that some lives has been lost and continuing loosing. Oh Mother Ghana, where do we go from here?
KWAME OSAFO ,ESSEX-U.K. 10 years ago

DID THIS SO-CALLED DOCTOR GO TO SCHOOL AT ALL.HE MUST BE INVESTIGATED TO CHECK THE CREDIBILITY OF HIS QUALIFICATION.
HIS REASON TO INCREASE THE TARIFF IS TO PUT UP A BRAND NEW OFFICE FOR ECG. WHAT,S WRONG WITH HIS CURRENT OF ...
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DID THIS SO-CALLED DOCTOR GO TO SCHOOL AT ALL.HE MUST BE INVESTIGATED TO CHECK THE CREDIBILITY OF HIS QUALIFICATION.
HIS REASON TO INCREASE THE TARIFF IS TO PUT UP A BRAND NEW OFFICE FOR ECG. WHAT,S WRONG WITH HIS CURRENT OFFICE?YOU INCREASE TARIFFS AGAIN AND YOU WILL SEE BY THE TIME WE WILL COME FOR YOU.IDIOT BRAINLESS MAN.
KWAME OSAFO ,ESSEX-U.K. 10 years ago

WHO APPOINTED THIS RUBBISH DR.TO THIS POST.GO FOR DEBTS OWED YOU BY GOVT.TO SOLVE YOUR PROBLEMS.LOOKING AT HIS FACE AND LIPS ALONE SHOWS HOW IRRESPONSIBLE, CORRUPT AND CROOKED HE IS.LITTLE WONDER ECG ARE IN CRISIS IF PEOPLE L ...
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WHO APPOINTED THIS RUBBISH DR.TO THIS POST.GO FOR DEBTS OWED YOU BY GOVT.TO SOLVE YOUR PROBLEMS.LOOKING AT HIS FACE AND LIPS ALONE SHOWS HOW IRRESPONSIBLE, CORRUPT AND CROOKED HE IS.LITTLE WONDER ECG ARE IN CRISIS IF PEOPLE LIKE THIS ARE AT THE HELM OF AFFAIRS THERE.
ekow 10 years ago

Hon,
We wont pay so dont even bring that.you and all Ministers should reduce your salary and allowances to payfor the increament.we have paid a lot over the years and have not enjoyed anything

Hon,
We wont pay so dont even bring that.you and all Ministers should reduce your salary and allowances to payfor the increament.we have paid a lot over the years and have not enjoyed anything
ELINAM 10 years ago

They already got us by our balls through the rush to fix us with pre-paid meter. You pre-pay and they steal it and turn around and tell you it's because the mater is SMART to catch all your waste.
But how could you waste DUM ...
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They already got us by our balls through the rush to fix us with pre-paid meter. You pre-pay and they steal it and turn around and tell you it's because the mater is SMART to catch all your waste.
But how could you waste DUMSOR DARKNESS that you paid for?
ALL YOUR CREDIT DISSIPATE IN TO THIN AIR EVEN THOUGH THERE WAS NO POWER TO SUPPORT IT, and these cold-hearted criminals who want to live larger than life FOR NO WORK DONE, blame you for it.
WHY CAN'T THEY INSTALL SOME SMART METER ON THEIR BRAIN TO ALLOW THEM TO THINK AS HUMAN FOR A CHANGE? Huh?

THERE'S NO AMOUNT OF MONEY THAT WILL SAVE THE POWER SECTOR AS LONG AS THEY DO NOT WANT TO USE CRITICAL THINKING AND RIGHT TECHNICAL PPL BUT WANT TO SOUND SOPHISTICATED SIMPLY BECAUSE THEY HAVE A PAPER QUALIFICATIONS TO SHOW FOR.
These typical Ghanaians do not want to get their hands dirty but ride in expensive vehicles and go and dine with girl friends and act asif we owe them as some important ppl.
WE NEED TO REVOLT AS THE SLAVES THEY WANT TO RIDE FOR THEIR SOPHISTICATED LIFE STYLE.
I do not care how one wanna live his life but, please do nor short change me for no work done.
THAT'S STEALING WITH THE POWER OF STATE BEHIND YOU. It's called ARMED ROBERY when thugs perpetrate it.
karl 10 years ago

Hmmmmm this govt must go nothing beta to offer Ghanaians everyday creating new headache we are tired of u pple lets see 2016 silence NNF

Hmmmmm this govt must go nothing beta to offer Ghanaians everyday creating new headache we are tired of u pple lets see 2016 silence NNF
citizen 10 years ago

Oh Mother Ghana where are wise men you brought fought, God save us please.

Oh Mother Ghana where are wise men you brought fought, God save us please.
7B 10 years ago

mahama is animal including all his followers. Filthy, savage, greedy, vampires, animals in volcanoes, evildoers, at brothels, mmoa = ndc

mahama is animal including all his followers. Filthy, savage, greedy, vampires, animals in volcanoes, evildoers, at brothels, mmoa = ndc
Kobby 10 years ago

Initially, u did not accept when we said we were in a crisis. U said it was a challenge. Now here u are.

Initially, u did not accept when we said we were in a crisis. U said it was a challenge. Now here u are.
Marcus Chris Lawson 10 years ago

I am not amused my comments are being deleted or not being allowed to see daylight. Or is the Dum affecting it too ?

I am not amused my comments are being deleted or not being allowed to see daylight. Or is the Dum affecting it too ?
Rashid Agwedicham 10 years ago

Is there no any other way except price increases as a solution? This is unacceptable. Cut your own salaries and benefits, that's another way for consideration.

Is there no any other way except price increases as a solution? This is unacceptable. Cut your own salaries and benefits, that's another way for consideration.
Marcus Chris Lawson 10 years ago

Why are you deleting my comments. Is it because they are too honest and spot join ?

Why are you deleting my comments. Is it because they are too honest and spot join ?
jt We see of them by2016. 10 years ago

Minister, the barrel leaks so telling us to fetch more or bring more water is a waist. The problem is that the monies would be stolen by the day.2 most you guys don't want to pay ur bills pushing everything on us.

Minister, the barrel leaks so telling us to fetch more or bring more water is a waist. The problem is that the monies would be stolen by the day.2 most you guys don't want to pay ur bills pushing everything on us.
Jamie 10 years ago

Useless gov
U people can do whatever you want
Ghanaians are paying for something that is not even there. And didn't I heard the Prez saying its technical problem? So what would still be needing the money for? Arm robber gov

Useless gov
U people can do whatever you want
Ghanaians are paying for something that is not even there. And didn't I heard the Prez saying its technical problem? So what would still be needing the money for? Arm robber gov
Abongo 10 years ago

Yes that is the way forward. Ghanaians want everything for free. Yvonne can pay for the Ghanaians she was speaking for

Yes that is the way forward. Ghanaians want everything for free. Yvonne can pay for the Ghanaians she was speaking for
Ei Ghana 10 years ago

see you. there's nothing free in Ghana.

see you. there's nothing free in Ghana.
Abongo 10 years ago

Oh yes, you want energy you pay for it

Oh yes, you want energy you pay for it
FURGOSON, BLAKE 10 years ago

THIS FUCKING MAHAMAH GOVT. CARELESS ABOUT HOW THE ORDINARY GHANAIANAS CAN SURVIVE THE HARDSHIPS THIS USELESS GOVT. HAS BROUGHT. NO LIGHT AND UNTOP OF THAT SHIT, YOU IDIOT IS TELLING GHANAIANS ELECTRICITY PRICES WILL GO UP. A ...
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THIS FUCKING MAHAMAH GOVT. CARELESS ABOUT HOW THE ORDINARY GHANAIANAS CAN SURVIVE THE HARDSHIPS THIS USELESS GOVT. HAS BROUGHT. NO LIGHT AND UNTOP OF THAT SHIT, YOU IDIOT IS TELLING GHANAIANS ELECTRICITY PRICES WILL GO UP. ARE YOU MAD? ALL YOU WANT IS MILK GHANAIANS AND STEAL THE MONEY TO BUY VOTES IN 2016. IDIOTS.
Civilized Eagle! !! 10 years ago

Folks be Civil and pls minimize Personal Insults to our Leaders .

Folks be Civil and pls minimize Personal Insults to our Leaders .
cashflow 10 years ago

If you were responsible you need not to tell ghanaians before executing your duties.if you are doing well you would be judged ghanaians and not your empty assurance.

If you were responsible you need not to tell ghanaians before executing your duties.if you are doing well you would be judged ghanaians and not your empty assurance.
man made. 10 years ago

Simple: in ghana here we hav no leaders, only rulers, rulers don't have sympathy for their subjects, and that is what's going on in the country.

Simple: in ghana here we hav no leaders, only rulers, rulers don't have sympathy for their subjects, and that is what's going on in the country.
Abongo 10 years ago

Yvonne the Ashawo woman, be ready to pay for the Ghanaians you were shouting for

Yvonne the Ashawo woman, be ready to pay for the Ghanaians you were shouting for
Civilized Eagle! !! 10 years ago

OH NO!! ABONGO! You have been behaving in all your blogs why now???? PLS BE CIVIL. The Eagles can see you all the time.

OH NO!! ABONGO! You have been behaving in all your blogs why now???? PLS BE CIVIL. The Eagles can see you all the time.
Ibn Abudu @CANADASHEABUTTER(GHUWR) 10 years ago

THE CONSEQUENCES OF THIS ADJUSTMENTS EVEN IF JUSTIFIABLE SHALL BE VERY RESENTFUL. NOT THE PROPER TIME TO IMPLEMENT SUCH A PAINFUL DECISION

THE CONSEQUENCES OF THIS ADJUSTMENTS EVEN IF JUSTIFIABLE SHALL BE VERY RESENTFUL. NOT THE PROPER TIME TO IMPLEMENT SUCH A PAINFUL DECISION
sam 10 years ago

Lee Ocran, Board Chairman of VRA, in his remarks, said, “It has become necessary to separate these operations so that the VRA can focus on its core business of electricity generation.”
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Lee Ocran, Board Chairman of VRA, in his remarks, said, “It has become necessary to separate these operations so that the VRA can focus on its core business of electricity generation.”
This is what some of us have been saying all this while. VRA should stay away from all the schools, real estates, hospital they should all be privatized so VRA can concentrate or its core business. Electricity generation and distribution should not be the preserve of only VRA and ECG that is the only way there will be competition.
Now how much does a VRA entry point engineer makes ? we need to know is it worth the service they provide ? in America an entry level engineer in a standard power generation company makes about $5000 how much is the VRA engineers making ? You will be shock to know.
Uzzah 10 years ago

Don't wait for 2016, sack yourself now because you have failed. All that you guys are interested in is the money so stop playing games with us.

Don't wait for 2016, sack yourself now because you have failed. All that you guys are interested in is the money so stop playing games with us.
Jake 10 years ago

PEOPLE ON THE OLD SYSTEM ARE TAKING MONTHS TO PAY THEIR BILLS BECAUSE ECG IS SLEEPING.WHERE ARE YOUR METER READERS? CRYING FOR MONEY? WAKE UP !!!

PEOPLE ON THE OLD SYSTEM ARE TAKING MONTHS TO PAY THEIR BILLS BECAUSE ECG IS SLEEPING.WHERE ARE YOUR METER READERS? CRYING FOR MONEY? WAKE UP !!!
Oba Nyansani Baako Pe ln Ghana! 10 years ago

Listen to that evil man what is he talking about? Nekwasea eboho ntaa! What does NDC takes Ghanaians for? Anyway, Ghanaians deserve that so they must go through.

Listen to that evil man what is he talking about? Nekwasea eboho ntaa! What does NDC takes Ghanaians for? Anyway, Ghanaians deserve that so they must go through.
ABUBAA 10 years ago

MAHAMA WHAT U KNOW IS INCREASING THE PRICES. THREE YEARS WITHOUT INCREASING SALARIES EVEN U ONLY PAID FOR THREE MOUTHS. MAY GOD PUNISH U PAAAA

MAHAMA WHAT U KNOW IS INCREASING THE PRICES. THREE YEARS WITHOUT INCREASING SALARIES EVEN U ONLY PAID FOR THREE MOUTHS. MAY GOD PUNISH U PAAAA
Ghabay,NY 10 years ago

You've got to be kidding me!Ghanaians are being abused mercilessly,oh lord have mercy.What the hell is talking about,raising of tariffs on electricity ?Ain't this preposterous?I thought the president said the problem is not " ...
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You've got to be kidding me!Ghanaians are being abused mercilessly,oh lord have mercy.What the hell is talking about,raising of tariffs on electricity ?Ain't this preposterous?I thought the president said the problem is not "Financial but Technical ",so what's going on here?Hello!Somebody is lying.
J.Davis 10 years ago

THIS IS INSANE,INSTEAD OF COMPENSATING THE GENERAL PUBLIC FOR LACK OF CONTINUOUS POWER SUPPLY WHICH HAD RESULTED TO DEATH,LOSS OF JOBS,DAMAGED EQUIPMENTS,ETC,THE GOVERNMENT ONCE AGAIN IS ABOUT TO INSULT GHANAIANS BY INCREASIN ...
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THIS IS INSANE,INSTEAD OF COMPENSATING THE GENERAL PUBLIC FOR LACK OF CONTINUOUS POWER SUPPLY WHICH HAD RESULTED TO DEATH,LOSS OF JOBS,DAMAGED EQUIPMENTS,ETC,THE GOVERNMENT ONCE AGAIN IS ABOUT TO INSULT GHANAIANS BY INCREASING ELECTRICITY TARIFFS.
Akwasi Nyame Adom 10 years ago

NPP fixed the energy crises before handing over to NDC in 2009.By the same year,oil has been discovered,Bui dam and other interventions has been put in place to improve the energy sector.That was why Ghana did not experience ...
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NPP fixed the energy crises before handing over to NDC in 2009.By the same year,oil has been discovered,Bui dam and other interventions has been put in place to improve the energy sector.That was why Ghana did not experience 'Dumso' from 2009 till June 2012.If you think you can continue to insult Ghanaians with impunity who disagree with government policies I will humbly advice to put a stop because we all reap what we sow.Freedom of expression is GOD's given right to every humankind.
Kwame 10 years ago

God will punish all of you the corrupt leaders in Ghana.

God will punish all of you the corrupt leaders in Ghana.
EDUARDO DOMINGO 10 years ago

WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU MEN? WHAT KIND OF A TECHNO-CRAT WILL ANNOUNCE INCREASE , AT THIS SORT OF TIME? DON'T YOU THINK? DOES THIS LOOK RIGHT TO YOU? INCREASE OK, BUT AT THIS TIME? YOU WANT THE PEOPLE TO REVOLT??///

WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU MEN? WHAT KIND OF A TECHNO-CRAT WILL ANNOUNCE INCREASE , AT THIS SORT OF TIME? DON'T YOU THINK? DOES THIS LOOK RIGHT TO YOU? INCREASE OK, BUT AT THIS TIME? YOU WANT THE PEOPLE TO REVOLT??///
Nii 10 years ago

This government is absolutely fail. we have a lot of leakage on the system (electricity bill) you guys are still charging genuine ppl high bill.

This government is absolutely fail. we have a lot of leakage on the system (electricity bill) you guys are still charging genuine ppl high bill.
OMANNI 10 years ago

Project are going dead in Ghana due to IMF poses to Mahama ,if all this must be case to free secondary education where other option Mahama steer his false predictions,Mahama should resign.

Project are going dead in Ghana due to IMF poses to Mahama ,if all this must be case to free secondary education where other option Mahama steer his false predictions,Mahama should resign.
dead goat 10 years ago

why are you people now crying shut up and do all what they say.you wanted it this way so why cry.you know ndc not from today why do you fools keep on voting for them,its your own fault just shup up and pay.you can find all yo ...
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why are you people now crying shut up and do all what they say.you wanted it this way so why cry.you know ndc not from today why do you fools keep on voting for them,its your own fault just shup up and pay.you can find all your stolen money in dubai & swiss fools mmoa increase the tariffs by 200%.
jojo 10 years ago

Didn't this idiot say he will resign if dumsor is not fix by June 2015! and without fixing or improving anything he wants to increase WHAT? I have giving Mahama the benefit of the doubt many times but more and more the admini ...
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Didn't this idiot say he will resign if dumsor is not fix by June 2015! and without fixing or improving anything he wants to increase WHAT? I have giving Mahama the benefit of the doubt many times but more and more the administration keeps doing dump stuff without regards for the well being of the citizenry.
kwaku obeng 10 years ago

Where is the Electricity for the price to go up. Kwasea ba kwasea

Where is the Electricity for the price to go up. Kwasea ba kwasea
agnes 10 years ago

luk@ ur spectacle? where is de tax payers moni? loot nd share government. // One prayer I hv for u nd yr corrupters is dat, God wil punish. u pples including. ur family.silly leaders.

luk@ ur spectacle? where is de tax payers moni? loot nd share government. // One prayer I hv for u nd yr corrupters is dat, God wil punish. u pples including. ur family.silly leaders.
OH YES 10 years ago

To shoot up where? These guys have got jokes.
There's too much jokes in this country. There's no seriousness.
The Min. of Power in any serious jurisdiction should be resigning like already followed by the appointing gov't.
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To shoot up where? These guys have got jokes.
There's too much jokes in this country. There's no seriousness.
The Min. of Power in any serious jurisdiction should be resigning like already followed by the appointing gov't.
This is a joke.
Ei Ghana 10 years ago

I said it when this thing started that It's a crises but this people were playing jokes with dumsor stealing money's here and there Geeda, Sada, Subah, Isofoton, Woyome, Brazil 2014, etc. Oyiwa!! 3na 3dah) no!!!

I said it when this thing started that It's a crises but this people were playing jokes with dumsor stealing money's here and there Geeda, Sada, Subah, Isofoton, Woyome, Brazil 2014, etc. Oyiwa!! 3na 3dah) no!!!
gene 10 years ago

but mr minister today be friday we hav not seen any improvement as u promise

but mr minister today be friday we hav not seen any improvement as u promise
man 10 years ago

kwasia aboafunu donkor

kwasia aboafunu donkor
ADAMU 10 years ago

How can you raise the price of a service you have not rendered? Is the NDC administration borrowing money from the public or extracting money from them by force? This is robbery!

How can you raise the price of a service you have not rendered? Is the NDC administration borrowing money from the public or extracting money from them by force? This is robbery!
jojo 10 years ago

the first administration in Ghana to have oil money and we are worst of than any other government in Ghana's history. If anybody vote for them (NDC) in 2016 they will be the dumbest people ever or probably because they are di ...
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the first administration in Ghana to have oil money and we are worst of than any other government in Ghana's history. If anybody vote for them (NDC) in 2016 they will be the dumbest people ever or probably because they are directly benefiting from the NDC corruption machine.
kasanga 10 years ago

He simply doesn't care a hoot.

He simply doesn't care a hoot.
Loway 10 years ago

No solutions,what a weak Nation

No solutions,what a weak Nation
the truth 10 years ago

The EGG should try to disconnect all the inlegal connection at old Achimota

The EGG should try to disconnect all the inlegal connection at old Achimota
kill me 10 years ago

Time to chop our money right? una lie bad we gonna protest for this till thy kingdom come .

Time to chop our money right? una lie bad we gonna protest for this till thy kingdom come .
ugly akufo addo 10 years ago

his brain is very weak

his brain is very weak
Nii Anyetei Blofobii 10 years ago

Cut down on the Board members. Cut down the emoluments; cut down the fringe benefits; cut down the freebies; and leave the people alone. We are suffering enough.

Cut down on the Board members. Cut down the emoluments; cut down the fringe benefits; cut down the freebies; and leave the people alone. We are suffering enough.
Samuel Nutakor 10 years ago

I don't think Mahama was chosen by God to lead this country. all his doings show shows he is devil incarnate.

I don't think Mahama was chosen by God to lead this country. all his doings show shows he is devil incarnate.
bismark 10 years ago

What does he mean by emotions when the facts are being given.

What does he mean by emotions when the facts are being given.
Ei Ghana 10 years ago

Mr President, your people are boiling day by day because of all the nonsense that's going on. Very soon the people will decide your faith

Mr President, your people are boiling day by day because of all the nonsense that's going on. Very soon the people will decide your faith
Whatever 10 years ago

Which portion of Daily Guide's own story points to that claim?

Which portion of Daily Guide's own story points to that claim?
Kwame 10 years ago

This makes no sense...you can't deliver electricity but we are increasing thr price of power charged to the consumer. Oh but we are also rationing power.... CRAZY is All I can say!!!

This makes no sense...you can't deliver electricity but we are increasing thr price of power charged to the consumer. Oh but we are also rationing power.... CRAZY is All I can say!!!
Yiddana 10 years ago

Honorable, this is a very bad business move and poor customer service.Regardless of the sectors fiscal challenges, Ghanaians have suffered a lot for the last 3 years due your inefficiency, to punish them with price hicks is a ...
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Honorable, this is a very bad business move and poor customer service.Regardless of the sectors fiscal challenges, Ghanaians have suffered a lot for the last 3 years due your inefficiency, to punish them with price hicks is an example poor customer service and shows gross insensitivity to customers ordeal.
SON OF MAN 10 years ago

SINC YOU TOOK OFFICE, WE HAVE EXPERIENCED NO IMPROVEMENT FROM YOU .
IS INCREMENT IN THE PRICE OF ELECTRICITY ONE OF YOUR SOLUTIONS THEN ?
DON'T HIDE BEHIND PRICE INCREMNET AND USE IT AS AN EXCUSE FOR NON PERFORMANCE. COME ...
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SINC YOU TOOK OFFICE, WE HAVE EXPERIENCED NO IMPROVEMENT FROM YOU .
IS INCREMENT IN THE PRICE OF ELECTRICITY ONE OF YOUR SOLUTIONS THEN ?
DON'T HIDE BEHIND PRICE INCREMNET AND USE IT AS AN EXCUSE FOR NON PERFORMANCE. COME AGAIN MR MINISTER.
jojo 10 years ago

I say every one in Ghana stop paying their electricity bills in protest to the mediocre service from ECG and the governments shameful extortion of the citizenry by increasing tariff every time without actually providing any s ...
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I say every one in Ghana stop paying their electricity bills in protest to the mediocre service from ECG and the governments shameful extortion of the citizenry by increasing tariff every time without actually providing any service. Its official that NDC is drowning in their own stupidity and corruptness and have nowhere to turn but to continue their abuse on Ghanaians and taking them for granted. time to vote this clueless government out of power.
komfo 10 years ago

Very stupid statement from a Doctor of what profession?A service that is currently in crisis?
NDC should start preparing their handing over notes.

Very stupid statement from a Doctor of what profession?A service that is currently in crisis?
NDC should start preparing their handing over notes.
oh Ghana 10 years ago

What a shame, MP's have no respect or concern for the average citizen. I pray for the people of Ghana.

What a shame, MP's have no respect or concern for the average citizen. I pray for the people of Ghana.
yamo 10 years ago

Of course the rates of electricity are on the rise, that is what dumsor is all about, NDC money grab. Its election time, NDC wants money to campaign. The only reason for dumsor is to make the citizens miserable so they will n ...
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Of course the rates of electricity are on the rise, that is what dumsor is all about, NDC money grab. Its election time, NDC wants money to campaign. The only reason for dumsor is to make the citizens miserable so they will not bitch about a rate increase. This is what dumsor is all about, a political tool to control the people.
TEE 10 years ago

PERIOD

PERIOD
TEE 10 years ago

NDC THIEVES STEP DOWN NTANI MAHAMA

NDC THIEVES STEP DOWN NTANI MAHAMA
ANDY K-KUMASI 10 years ago

This government with yentie obiaa tune now the support of the general public? its too bad of them when some expect predicted the outcome of their create, loot and share attitude but remained adamat and wants help? God help us ...
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This government with yentie obiaa tune now the support of the general public? its too bad of them when some expect predicted the outcome of their create, loot and share attitude but remained adamat and wants help? God help us all.
Jetmoney 10 years ago

We can't even get light and the small light we get, we still need to pay our neck for it... What a wow government ????

We can't even get light and the small light we get, we still need to pay our neck for it... What a wow government ????

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