IMF, USA set to ruin Ghana - former British Ambassador

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SMILES 10 years ago

WHATEVER MAY BE DONE IS WITH OUR CONSENT. WE CHOOSE TO BE PUPPETS.

WHATEVER MAY BE DONE IS WITH OUR CONSENT. WE CHOOSE TO BE PUPPETS.
LARYEAH 10 years ago

MAHAMA IS AN IDIOT! PERIOD!!

MAHAMA IS AN IDIOT! PERIOD!!
Nii Armah 10 years ago

You have shown how stupid you are. Did you read the article well?
What the Ambassador is suggesting is national issues should be approached not from political affiliation, but with national interest.

You have shown how stupid you are. Did you read the article well?
What the Ambassador is suggesting is national issues should be approached not from political affiliation, but with national interest.
insight to the bone 10 years ago

Very good , if that is true the the USA and IMF already know there is no point keeping this artificial tribalism infested country together and its time to break it up like the USSR and Yugoslavia. Soon we Akans will be free

Very good , if that is true the the USA and IMF already know there is no point keeping this artificial tribalism infested country together and its time to break it up like the USSR and Yugoslavia. Soon we Akans will be free
Mawriz 10 years ago

Holy crap. You can start it now. What do you mean by you Akan will be free. Do you even understand what you are saying. You are the sort of sickness we have in Ghana. This envy, jealousy and crap thinking must stop. You don't ...
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Holy crap. You can start it now. What do you mean by you Akan will be free. Do you even understand what you are saying. You are the sort of sickness we have in Ghana. This envy, jealousy and crap thinking must stop. You don't deserve Ghana, you deserve Akan. I do know Akans are highly intelligent, sophisticated and liberated unlike you who still live in the caves. I don't really know how to address you. Because you have a very serious problem, So serious I will advise you to seek help. And if you think you are fine please try and discuss this with other people, you might meet a right thinking person to straighten you. You see, Ghana, still have a very big problem we have to carry people like you along. You will certainly be a good riddance.
ATSU, HO 10 years ago

TO HAVE AN ARTICLE LIKE THIS COMING FROM AN EUROPEAN SHOULD SET US THINKING. MAY GOD HAVE MERCY. AFTER THEY GRIP ALL YOUR ELECTRICITY THEY TELL YOU TO PASS A LAW TO LEGALISE SAME SEX MARRIAGE OR DUM FOREVER

TO HAVE AN ARTICLE LIKE THIS COMING FROM AN EUROPEAN SHOULD SET US THINKING. MAY GOD HAVE MERCY. AFTER THEY GRIP ALL YOUR ELECTRICITY THEY TELL YOU TO PASS A LAW TO LEGALISE SAME SEX MARRIAGE OR DUM FOREVER
KWAKU MANU 10 years ago

It is the party that sent us to IMF that is to blame. NPP saw the danger of IMF and tried to wean Ghana from them. NDC sent us back only to be raped for a few chop, chop. Where do we go from here?

It is the party that sent us to IMF that is to blame. NPP saw the danger of IMF and tried to wean Ghana from them. NDC sent us back only to be raped for a few chop, chop. Where do we go from here?
Yeman 10 years ago

Kwaku Manu, asem no edi ka! Na who sent us back to the IMF. For the HIPC people if you have your druthers about you, my brada, you can do good bizness for yourself. Our current crop of leaders by omission or commission just d ...
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Kwaku Manu, asem no edi ka! Na who sent us back to the IMF. For the HIPC people if you have your druthers about you, my brada, you can do good bizness for yourself. Our current crop of leaders by omission or commission just dont gat! and that Kwaku Manu is the crux of the matter. Ma kaa ma ka.
+++APPEAL JUDGE 10 years ago

THIS USELESS CHOPBAR FUFU POUNDER, KAYAYIE, MANUAL MARKET TRUCK PUSHER, PAAOOOPAA, ATETEKWAA JOHN MAHAMA GOVT SENT GHANAIANS TO SHIT.

IDIOTS!

THIS USELESS CHOPBAR FUFU POUNDER, KAYAYIE, MANUAL MARKET TRUCK PUSHER, PAAOOOPAA, ATETEKWAA JOHN MAHAMA GOVT SENT GHANAIANS TO SHIT.

IDIOTS!
Gye Nyame 10 years ago

The problem is our own doing, no one is holding a gun to our heads. We went for all the loans drowning us now, the corruption galore is done by Ghanaians, so why blame IMF and the US. I agree that leaders should make economi ...
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The problem is our own doing, no one is holding a gun to our heads. We went for all the loans drowning us now, the corruption galore is done by Ghanaians, so why blame IMF and the US. I agree that leaders should make economic decisions and not political ones but at the end of the day we are to be blamed for the mess. We are our own enemies.

The Mentor 10 years ago

THIS GUY IS A TYPICAL LIBERAL MORON. NO ONE IS GETTING RICH FROM GHANA. GHANA HAS DONE ALL THIS TO ITSELF. THEY NEVER REPAIR OR MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT. THE CORRUPTION IS PART OF THE PROBLEM. THE GOVERNMENT GIVES AWAY IN BAD DEAL ...
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THIS GUY IS A TYPICAL LIBERAL MORON. NO ONE IS GETTING RICH FROM GHANA. GHANA HAS DONE ALL THIS TO ITSELF. THEY NEVER REPAIR OR MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT. THE CORRUPTION IS PART OF THE PROBLEM. THE GOVERNMENT GIVES AWAY IN BAD DEALS. SORRY, I PRAY IT GET BETTER.
MAYOR 10 years ago

Kwaku, but before we run into IMF, our problems were there and keep on escalating. Who start privatizing our properties and borrowing from World Bank?

Kwaku, but before we run into IMF, our problems were there and keep on escalating. Who start privatizing our properties and borrowing from World Bank?
PRINCE KWASI ADADE (OFIE P33) 10 years ago

HOW CAN TEKPER TALK ABOUT ECONOMIC GAINS??------------????????
GAINS?? LOOK AT THE CEDI AND PRICES OF GOODS AND SERVICES. WHAT A BLUFF!!!!!
NDC CAN NEVER TURN THINGS AROUND,.NO! NOT EVEN IN A MILLION YEARS. THEY LACK HIGH C ...
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HOW CAN TEKPER TALK ABOUT ECONOMIC GAINS??------------????????
GAINS?? LOOK AT THE CEDI AND PRICES OF GOODS AND SERVICES. WHAT A BLUFF!!!!!
NDC CAN NEVER TURN THINGS AROUND,.NO! NOT EVEN IN A MILLION YEARS. THEY LACK HIGH CALIBRE ECONOMISTS. THEY LACK THE BRAINS WITH WHICH TO LEAD.YOU SEE ,26 YEARS ON AND IT IS THE USUAL ABONGO BOY IDEAS STILL IN PLACE. STILL THE USUAL NDC BULLSHIT AND NONSENSE!!! WHO CAN PROVE KWASI ADADE. WRONG? IS THIS THE GHANA K4 HANDED OVER TO THE NDC GREEDY CORRUPT BASTARDS??????
james 10 years ago

it is a shame and a petty to be an african leader

it is a shame and a petty to be an african leader
insight to the bone 10 years ago

It is you who is full of envy as every child knows the day the Akans break free the better it will be for us , as for you pepeni/ayigbe idiots you can only retrogress since all the problems of Ghana start and end with you. I ...
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It is you who is full of envy as every child knows the day the Akans break free the better it will be for us , as for you pepeni/ayigbe idiots you can only retrogress since all the problems of Ghana start and end with you. I hope this news is true and i say God bless America for their wisdom and God bless the IMF for their empathy
+++APPEAL JUDGE 10 years ago

BUNCH OF IDIOTS DESTROY GHANA

BUNCH OF IDIOTS DESTROY GHANA
KOJO 10 years ago

THANK YOU. YOU ARE ON POINT.
I HAVE SAID IT SEVERAL TIMES THAT OUR REAL PROBLEM IS THE ATTITUDE OF MOST GHANAIANS.
SOMETIMES THERE ARE SOME PEOPLE YOU DONT NEED TO ARGUE WITH.
GOD SAVE US FROM OURSELVES.

THANK YOU. YOU ARE ON POINT.
I HAVE SAID IT SEVERAL TIMES THAT OUR REAL PROBLEM IS THE ATTITUDE OF MOST GHANAIANS.
SOMETIMES THERE ARE SOME PEOPLE YOU DONT NEED TO ARGUE WITH.
GOD SAVE US FROM OURSELVES.
insight to the bone 10 years ago

The same people who are useless in Ghana go abroad and turn out to be very productive hard working citizens . Dont blame the people for the sick anti Akan agenda of the pepeni/ayigbe criminals . We are please that the USA and ...
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The same people who are useless in Ghana go abroad and turn out to be very productive hard working citizens . Dont blame the people for the sick anti Akan agenda of the pepeni/ayigbe criminals . We are please that the USA and IMF see no point in flogging the dead horse called ghana
Nana 10 years ago

Ghanaians know such things, just that we refused to take counter steps since those saying them were not renown politicians. Lol. J Manama said it last time, but he is still blamed for collapsing Ghanas institutions. A state t ...
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Ghanaians know such things, just that we refused to take counter steps since those saying them were not renown politicians. Lol. J Manama said it last time, but he is still blamed for collapsing Ghanas institutions. A state that sold all its institutions to foreign corporations has no soul. We are sinking into the taproots of poverty.
Sodayi 10 years ago

just break the fuck away. we are fed up with ur stupidity. the perception of superiority complex is ur bane and for how long have southerners ruled Ghana. shd hv been a paradise by now with ur claims. kwashia

just break the fuck away. we are fed up with ur stupidity. the perception of superiority complex is ur bane and for how long have southerners ruled Ghana. shd hv been a paradise by now with ur claims. kwashia

insight to the bone 10 years ago

which southerners ? ayigbe jj or who? the joyfull day is coming so be bitter all you want but we will never again be forced to be with you

which southerners ? ayigbe jj or who? the joyfull day is coming so be bitter all you want but we will never again be forced to be with you
mopo 10 years ago

dog food !

dog food !
Godfrey 10 years ago

"National issues should not be approached with political affiliation, but with national interest", and you also take it because whiteman is saying it. Get your systems right and you will know that the politicians are stupidl ...
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"National issues should not be approached with political affiliation, but with national interest", and you also take it because whiteman is saying it. Get your systems right and you will know that the politicians are stupidly giving in to the manipulations of these suckers!
godsway 10 years ago

I think the ambassador got it wrong. Why should the government procure LCO for VRA before they could produce electricity from the thermal plants? The reason is simple. The prices are low so they cannot get enough for their op ...
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I think the ambassador got it wrong. Why should the government procure LCO for VRA before they could produce electricity from the thermal plants? The reason is simple. The prices are low so they cannot get enough for their operations. The private man will not accept that situation. The electricity market he referred to is being practiced in Britain. South Africa is in energy crises because of low investment in the energy sector.
DusTY-FooT-pHiloSophER 10 years ago

Craig Murray, a former British ambassador to Uzbekistan, who is labelled in the U.K's political arena as "The envoy who said too much, but can’t prove a thing" is back once again with his unproven allegations and this time ...
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Craig Murray, a former British ambassador to Uzbekistan, who is labelled in the U.K's political arena as "The envoy who said too much, but can’t prove a thing" is back once again with his unproven allegations and this time around, the Volta River Authority is drawn into his fray and the IMF, the USA and of course the World Bank are the main dictators to her activities, huh? Well, much as I hate both the IMF and the WB, am not going to sing hallelujah chorus just yet to a statement from a fellow by which both the US and the UK are having problem ascertaining his many unproven past allegations.

Better still, his timing is clearly a suspect at the very minute the World Bank has agreed to guarantee Ghana’s activities in the international money market, marking the first time in 11 years in a Sub-Saharan African economy that has gain such a feat in the eye of that institution with the IMF also coming on board to praise Ghana for balancing the budget and bringing wages under some form of control.

Thence, given assurance that the economy will be receiving a second tranche in excess of $100million as part of an over $900million bail-out spread over three years. . In fact, there is a load of conspiracy theory written all over this so-called statement from him. I only hope he did not voice these above statements as published.
JAMES Y 10 years ago

DusTY..., if you have mind and eyes you will cast them back and accept what the former Ambassador is saying is absolutely true. Tell me, DusTY; which country in the world has prospered through IMF and World Bank economic reco ...
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DusTY..., if you have mind and eyes you will cast them back and accept what the former Ambassador is saying is absolutely true. Tell me, DusTY; which country in the world has prospered through IMF and World Bank economic recommendations? None! Not very long ago on the recommendation of the IMF, the PNDC under Rawlings sold all, but one the industries built by President Kwame Nkrumah of blessed memory under its so-called Structural Adjustment Policy. The pretext was; under private ownership these industries would flourish, but where are they now? They have all collapsed.

In Britain, the State owned British Telecom was privatised by Mrs Thatcher's government in early '90s; today, are telephone charges cheaper now than they were before the privatisation - even taking inflation into consideration?

In Britain as well as the US where, gas and electricity are privately owned, charges go up by the day and the poorer consumers feel the pinch as a result. If Ghana adhere to IMF advice and privatise ECG there would be no exception to this plight - poorer consumers will suffer most! And if the ECG sale goes ahead, gas will follow suit. So, DusTY-FooT-PhiloSophER what the Ambassador said is truism! Ghana's economic development hasn't reached the stage where its populace can absorb the potential exorbitant charges from blood thirsty business owners.
KOJO 10 years ago

MY BROTHER ,THANKS FOR YOUR COMMENT.
MAY BE IT'S NO POINT RESPONDING TO SOME OF THE COMMENTS HERE.
OUR REAL PROBLEM IS THE ATTITUDE OF MOST GHANAIANS.
INSTEAD OF THINKING CRITICALLY OF WHAT HAS BEEN WRITTEN, SOME HAVE STAR ...
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MY BROTHER ,THANKS FOR YOUR COMMENT.
MAY BE IT'S NO POINT RESPONDING TO SOME OF THE COMMENTS HERE.
OUR REAL PROBLEM IS THE ATTITUDE OF MOST GHANAIANS.
INSTEAD OF THINKING CRITICALLY OF WHAT HAS BEEN WRITTEN, SOME HAVE STARTED HURLING INSULTS AT EACH OTHER.
I WISH THEY CAN DIRECT THEIR ABUSES AT THE RIGHT QUARTERS --- THE IMF AND THEIR PARTNERS IN CRIME.
THE GREAT OSIRIS!!! 10 years ago

I have long suspected that the incessant light offs in Ghana might be due to a diabolic plan to make ECG look like a failure so that it could be sold to a private investor for cheap. To pretend as though the private investo ...
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I have long suspected that the incessant light offs in Ghana might be due to a diabolic plan to make ECG look like a failure so that it could be sold to a private investor for cheap. To pretend as though the private investors are coming to save the ECG or TOR...
It is a terrible shame how the NPP and the NDC are playing into this.

This is also a reason why the cedi has been depreciating so fast against the dollar...they know what they are doing.
Constructivist 10 years ago

If u also did read the article well, u will realised from the ambassador's Submission that we've always elected into office idiots who are manipulated by the two institutions. How can $915m save an economy that has borrowed b ...
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If u also did read the article well, u will realised from the ambassador's Submission that we've always elected into office idiots who are manipulated by the two institutions. How can $915m save an economy that has borrowed billions of dollars. What magic is the $915m going to do that the previous billions have failed to do?
Constructivist 10 years ago

If u also did read the article well, u will realised from ambassador Murray's Submission that we've always elected into office idiots who are manipulated by the two institutions. How can $915m save an economy that has borrowe ...
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If u also did read the article well, u will realised from ambassador Murray's Submission that we've always elected into office idiots who are manipulated by the two institutions. How can $915m save an economy that has borrowed billions of dollars. What magic is the $915m going to do that the previous billions have failed to do?

mensa 10 years ago

MAHAMA AND NDC WENT, AND SOLD GHANA SOUL TO THE IMF [AKA THE DEVIL]FOR SMALL CHANGE. THAT MAKES NO SENSE WE NOW GOT TO RETERN THIS SMALL CHANGE AND TROW THE IMF OUT OF GHANA IMMD

MAHAMA AND NDC WENT, AND SOLD GHANA SOUL TO THE IMF [AKA THE DEVIL]FOR SMALL CHANGE. THAT MAKES NO SENSE WE NOW GOT TO RETERN THIS SMALL CHANGE AND TROW THE IMF OUT OF GHANA IMMD
Objective Adancorata 10 years ago

Kufuor for saw this motive of the West and weaned Ghana off the IMF grips but The Mills/Maham regime took Ghana back to the IMF for further exploitations!!!

Kufuor for saw this motive of the West and weaned Ghana off the IMF grips but The Mills/Maham regime took Ghana back to the IMF for further exploitations!!!
Objective Adancorata 10 years ago

Kufuor foresaw this motive of the West and weaned Ghana off the IMF grips but The Mills/Maham regime took Ghana back to the IMF for further exploitations !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kufuor foresaw this motive of the West and weaned Ghana off the IMF grips but The Mills/Maham regime took Ghana back to the IMF for further exploitations !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
NII 10 years ago

WHICH GOVERNMENT SPLIT THE VRA ? KUFFOUR OH MILLS OH MAHAMA OH ...THE HARM HAS BN CREATED LETS SOLVE IT

WHICH GOVERNMENT SPLIT THE VRA ? KUFFOUR OH MILLS OH MAHAMA OH ...THE HARM HAS BN CREATED LETS SOLVE IT
Asseytwa 10 years ago

i understand it is sometimes hard to go to the negotiating table with IMF and the rich from the West with your hands tied. On the other hand, as indicated in the article, for just 20%of the production by private investors to ...
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i understand it is sometimes hard to go to the negotiating table with IMF and the rich from the West with your hands tied. On the other hand, as indicated in the article, for just 20%of the production by private investors to profit the most tells me that some of these IMF deals are artificially manufactured originating from big lobbyists and sold to either greedy or simply inefficient developing country leaders. These leaders accept these deals to enjoy some kick backs by awarding contracts to their buddies or just maybe they just go for deals because they have no better understanding of how the system works.
Asseytwa 10 years ago

The points raised in the article sound pretty logical. However the writer should not try to portray that inefficiencies in our leaders have nothing to do with the current state. I also hope that this is not an attempt by th ...
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The points raised in the article sound pretty logical. However the writer should not try to portray that inefficiencies in our leaders have nothing to do with the current state. I also hope that this is not an attempt by the writer to divert attention away from inefficiencies displayed by past or present governments. Ghanaians must be bold enough not to settle for mediocrity in governance- be it from WE NO GO SIT DOWN. PARTY , EYE ZU EYE ZA PARTY, ADU BOAHEN PARTY HILLA PARTY, KANKAN NYAME PARTY OR WHATEVER PARTY. Put the family and tribal affiliations aside and demand the best from your leaders. You put them in power, they owe you better explanations.
United Ghana 10 years ago

Mensa, I agree with you. Kwame Nkrumah warned us to beware of neo-colonialism & imperialism & now even this ex-British diplomat acknowledges it. Yet Ghanaians remain largely ignorant of Nkrumah's message.

Mensa, I agree with you. Kwame Nkrumah warned us to beware of neo-colonialism & imperialism & now even this ex-British diplomat acknowledges it. Yet Ghanaians remain largely ignorant of Nkrumah's message.
PART OF THE PROBLEM 10 years ago

YOU ARE DEFINITELY PART OF OUR PROBLEM IN GHANA. IF WE HAVE A LOT OF YOUR ILK, GHANA WILL NOT PROGRESS.
YOU CANNOT IDENTIFY YOUR REAL ENEMY AND WHEN SOME ONE DOES IT FOR YOU,YOU BLINDLY REFUSE TO ACCEPT IT.
GOD SAVE THE AFR ...
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YOU ARE DEFINITELY PART OF OUR PROBLEM IN GHANA. IF WE HAVE A LOT OF YOUR ILK, GHANA WILL NOT PROGRESS.
YOU CANNOT IDENTIFY YOUR REAL ENEMY AND WHEN SOME ONE DOES IT FOR YOU,YOU BLINDLY REFUSE TO ACCEPT IT.
GOD SAVE THE AFRICAN.
laryea 10 years ago

laryeah is a devil who talks only nonsense and evil.

laryeah is a devil who talks only nonsense and evil.
laryea 10 years ago

devilish laryeah

devilish laryeah
marfo 10 years ago

Are you sure you read and understood the article? Its a pity. This is the very problem the article was talking about. Read the article again this time with your dictionary close to you.

Are you sure you read and understood the article? Its a pity. This is the very problem the article was talking about. Read the article again this time with your dictionary close to you.
ABK@GABON 10 years ago

Laryeah it is your bastard father in the village who is an idiot together with the dwarf akuffo addo. They are all stupid. PERIOD

Laryeah it is your bastard father in the village who is an idiot together with the dwarf akuffo addo. They are all stupid. PERIOD
NPP SENIOR CITIZEN 10 years ago

No doubt Sir Francis Drake and the PENN family are all pirates established by queen Elizabeth.

They robbed the Spanish,French and Many European countries.

No doubt Sir Francis Drake and the PENN family are all pirates established by queen Elizabeth.

They robbed the Spanish,French and Many European countries.
NIMDEE2k 10 years ago

All this article did is to say Ghanaians are idiots and ignorants. Ghana is a sovereign nation and make decisions for themselves. Nobody put a gun to nobody's head to accept corruption in Ghana. Ghana is in an energy crisi ...
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All this article did is to say Ghanaians are idiots and ignorants. Ghana is a sovereign nation and make decisions for themselves. Nobody put a gun to nobody's head to accept corruption in Ghana. Ghana is in an energy crisis due to selfishness, greed, corruption. Not because of some policy that were imposed on Ghana by IMF. IMF is in a business to make money, it is not a Charity Program for Corrupt Countries.
Kojo Bonsu 10 years ago

Folks lets not waste our time with this drug addict . He is an attention seeker. Please check his fact well you will see he is making serious factual mess of himself. It is not true that Ghana produces 900 megawatts at the mo ...
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Folks lets not waste our time with this drug addict . He is an attention seeker. Please check his fact well you will see he is making serious factual mess of himself. It is not true that Ghana produces 900 megawatts at the moment. That being the basis of the whole article makes his argument senseless
Maxibillion 10 years ago

If you mismanage your economy,indeed someone will dictate for you and take advantage of your mismanagement to exploit you.

If you mismanage your economy,indeed someone will dictate for you and take advantage of your mismanagement to exploit you.
son of Africa 10 years ago

And one Great Nigerian Dr Nnamdi Azikewe said,"As itself the cradle of Western european Civilisation,this Continent Africa, has had the bad luck of being over-run by European soldies of fortune who had neither the Moral fibre ...
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And one Great Nigerian Dr Nnamdi Azikewe said,"As itself the cradle of Western european Civilisation,this Continent Africa, has had the bad luck of being over-run by European soldies of fortune who had neither the Moral fibre or humanity...slavery played ist shameful role in depopulating Africa.Capitalism denuded Africa of ist wealth.colonialism deprived africa of ist birthright and imperialism emasculated Africa of ist will to live as human beings and enjoy ist fair share of bounties of the earth."We are to my opinnion not necessarily puppets,we are simply disillutioned and not ready to fight off the devil that has taken us captive.
Yaa Nkosuo 10 years ago

Mr Murray, Ghaanians are not as BOLD as the Greeks to UNDERSTAND, talk less of FIGHT it.
It worked before in the 1980s let us see how it will help this time.

Our so-called Leaders have failed us and gradually leading us ...
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Mr Murray, Ghaanians are not as BOLD as the Greeks to UNDERSTAND, talk less of FIGHT it.
It worked before in the 1980s let us see how it will help this time.

Our so-called Leaders have failed us and gradually leading us like sheep to the slaughterhouse!!!!
Yaa Nkosuo 10 years ago

Correction,
Ghanaians

Correction,
Ghanaians
Saint Ghfuo: nyantakyi must GO! 10 years ago

RAWLINGS, KUFFOR AND MAHAMA. THEY HAVE SOLD OUT GHANAIANS FOR THEIR PERSONAL GAINS AND NOW WE THE PPL ARE HAVING TO SUFFER. SUPER IDIOTS. THEY DESERVE TO BE PONDED WITH SHIT! IMF, WBANK DIDNT PUT A GUN TO GHANA'S HEAD TO GO F ...
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RAWLINGS, KUFFOR AND MAHAMA. THEY HAVE SOLD OUT GHANAIANS FOR THEIR PERSONAL GAINS AND NOW WE THE PPL ARE HAVING TO SUFFER. SUPER IDIOTS. THEY DESERVE TO BE PONDED WITH SHIT! IMF, WBANK DIDNT PUT A GUN TO GHANA'S HEAD TO GO FOR THEIR HIGH PRICED LOANS.
Saint Ghfuo: nyantakyi must GO! 10 years ago

ALL OAU NATIONS MUST PONY UP MONIES TO SET UP THE AIF. SIMILAR TO WHAT CHINA IS NOW DOING WITH THE ASIAN INFRAS. FUND. THE MONIES ACCRUED WILL BE USED TO FUND DEVELOPMNTAL PROJECTS IN THE RESPECTIVE AFRICAN NATIONS. NATIONS W ...
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ALL OAU NATIONS MUST PONY UP MONIES TO SET UP THE AIF. SIMILAR TO WHAT CHINA IS NOW DOING WITH THE ASIAN INFRAS. FUND. THE MONIES ACCRUED WILL BE USED TO FUND DEVELOPMNTAL PROJECTS IN THE RESPECTIVE AFRICAN NATIONS. NATIONS WHO DEFAULT ON THEIR LOANS WILL PAY INTEREST. THESE INTEREST FEES WILL ALL GO TOWARDS THE BUILDING OF AFRICA. NO NEED TO GO TO IMF/EUROPE, WBANK/NORTH AMERICA, ASIAN BANK/JAPAN, AIB/CHINA FOR LOANS WITH GARGANTUAN INTEREST. LACK OF STRATEGIC THINKING IS THE DOWNFALL OF THE BLACKMAN. KNEE JERK ACTIONS AND REACTIONS IS A LOSER MENTALITY
Yaa Nkosuo 10 years ago

Watch developments in Greece.

You can only learn from other BOLD ones

Watch developments in Greece.

You can only learn from other BOLD ones
Saint Ghfuo: nyantakyi must GO! 10 years ago

DONT BELIEVE THE HYPE. IF WHITE MAN SAYS GREECE IS BURNING. DONT BELIEVE HIM/HER. GREECE IS FLOWING WILTH MILK N HONEY.....SHINE YOUR EYE

DONT BELIEVE THE HYPE. IF WHITE MAN SAYS GREECE IS BURNING. DONT BELIEVE HIM/HER. GREECE IS FLOWING WILTH MILK N HONEY.....SHINE YOUR EYE
Yaa Nkosuo 10 years ago

Really, Naïve?

Unfortunately, the West uses iccuses and incidents like these to test the waters and to Improve their system. That is how they learn - From their mistakes.
Who ever thought a Nation could defy/default wit ...
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Really, Naïve?

Unfortunately, the West uses iccuses and incidents like these to test the waters and to Improve their system. That is how they learn - From their mistakes.
Who ever thought a Nation could defy/default with payment of their IMF loan. Greece has done it, so lets see what the West would do.

As for Africa, they will use us for "Trial and Error" guinea pigs all the time as long as we take Students as ministers. Have you wondered why?
Call me naïve.
I like watching things like this to see what would happen next. if you don't learn from this, please start it now ( and call me NAIVE, JSS
by-product!
Saint Ghfuo: nyantakyi must GO! 10 years ago

you dont know the facts. i didnt go to jss. greece defaulted bcos they re not fiscally disciplined, like ghanaians. greece wont pull out of the euro. their whole culture goes against that...

you dont know the facts. i didnt go to jss. greece defaulted bcos they re not fiscally disciplined, like ghanaians. greece wont pull out of the euro. their whole culture goes against that...
Yaa Nkosuo 10 years ago

Whatever it is you are banging on about naivete, huh; that is not what I care about, If you want to know!!!

Greece is what I want to listen to OK, mister

Whatever it is you are banging on about naivete, huh; that is not what I care about, If you want to know!!!

Greece is what I want to listen to OK, mister
Sir SAK 10 years ago

And so what?

And so what?
ATIA 10 years ago

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Ogyakromhene 10 years ago

Where are the morons on Ghanaweb who jumps at any issue or topic concerning Ghana and raise insults innocent people. Now then this a valid topic for you lot to debate. Enough said

Where are the morons on Ghanaweb who jumps at any issue or topic concerning Ghana and raise insults innocent people. Now then this a valid topic for you lot to debate. Enough said
Patriotic Ghanaian . USA. 10 years ago

Next time simply people should just READ and UNDERSTAND an ARTICLE before they make a comment. With that ,Stupid and Incoherent comments will be avoided .

Next time simply people should just READ and UNDERSTAND an ARTICLE before they make a comment. With that ,Stupid and Incoherent comments will be avoided .
Kofi 10 years ago

Is it Americanism or English? Yours is worse.

Is it Americanism or English? Yours is worse.
KN 10 years ago

HMMMMMMMMMM! NEOLIBERALISM DOES NOT LIBERATE NEITHER DOES IT MAKE ANYTHING NEW!

HMMMMMMMMMM! NEOLIBERALISM DOES NOT LIBERATE NEITHER DOES IT MAKE ANYTHING NEW!
A Richard 10 years ago

The truth we must understand and know.

The truth we must understand and know.
Johnson Amoah 10 years ago

What a piece from a former Ambassador. I hope somebody is listening .Let 's stop the blame game and face the challenges and bring relief to the millions of Ghanaians.

What a piece from a former Ambassador. I hope somebody is listening .Let 's stop the blame game and face the challenges and bring relief to the millions of Ghanaians.
Yaa Nkosuo 10 years ago

Look at what Greece is doing, as a starting point. They elected a younger, vibrant, reformer this time, much to the dismay of the rest of Europe and now, someone (brave) is putting one foot forward.
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Look at what Greece is doing, as a starting point. They elected a younger, vibrant, reformer this time, much to the dismay of the rest of Europe and now, someone (brave) is putting one foot forward.
Let's wait for this weekend to see what pans out.

Ghana will still have to go to the West
Saint Ghfuo: nyantakyi must GO! 10 years ago

TO LOOK GOOD AND JOIN THE EU. NOW, THEIR FISCAL INDISCIPLINE AND FALSIFIED DATA HAS BEEN EXOSED N THEY DONT KNOW IF THEY SHOULD STAY OR GO. THEY SHOULD STAY. IF THEY DECIDE THE WANT OUT OF THE EU. IT WILL BE TERRIBLE FOR THEM ...
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TO LOOK GOOD AND JOIN THE EU. NOW, THEIR FISCAL INDISCIPLINE AND FALSIFIED DATA HAS BEEN EXOSED N THEY DONT KNOW IF THEY SHOULD STAY OR GO. THEY SHOULD STAY. IF THEY DECIDE THE WANT OUT OF THE EU. IT WILL BE TERRIBLE FOR THEM. THE EU/OTHER EU NATIONS WILL BUY UP GREEK ASSETS. OR SIMPLY CHINA WILL STEP IN AND BAIL THEM OUT...LOL. THE CHINESE WONT OFFER FREE HELP. YOU WILL PAY LATER....GREECE WILL STAY WITH THE EU.
Agya 10 years ago

Since when did you ask for Ghanaians approval before engaging in mismanagement. This govt need to go if Ghana is to survive

Since when did you ask for Ghanaians approval before engaging in mismanagement. This govt need to go if Ghana is to survive
emma 10 years ago

It not de problem of this government u are only hungry for power

It not de problem of this government u are only hungry for power
Mohass 10 years ago

Must go my ass!!, stand up together and fight for mother ghana

Must go my ass!!, stand up together and fight for mother ghana
HODE 10 years ago

GHANAWEB IS ALWAYS MISINFORMING PEOPLE,RATHER THAN EDUCATING THEM.

GHANAWEB IS ALWAYS MISINFORMING PEOPLE,RATHER THAN EDUCATING THEM.
Elvis UK 10 years ago

you are rather fake in your understanding.

you are rather fake in your understanding.
Eii Ghana 10 years ago

https://www.craigmurray.org.uk/archives/2015/06/imf-and-usa-set-to-ruin-ghana/

https://www.craigmurray.org.uk/archives/2015/06/imf-and-usa-set-to-ruin-ghana/
HAHAHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA 10 years ago

HODE AND OTHERS LIKE HIM, PLEASE CHECK CRAIG MURRAY'S BLOG AND YOU'LL SEE THAT GHANAWEB IS RIGHT! https://www.craigmurray.org.uk/

HODE AND OTHERS LIKE HIM, PLEASE CHECK CRAIG MURRAY'S BLOG AND YOU'LL SEE THAT GHANAWEB IS RIGHT! https://www.craigmurray.org.uk/
Nun 10 years ago

No one should be surprised of the extreme capitalism advanced by the IMF and the world bank. However, what would make the situation worse is the fact that we are ignorant of international politics and how the West and its ins ...
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No one should be surprised of the extreme capitalism advanced by the IMF and the world bank. However, what would make the situation worse is the fact that we are ignorant of international politics and how the West and its institutions function. NOTHING IS FREE. We pay more than ten times everything we receive from abroad, including so called aid. Sad that rather than studying the machinations of extreme capitalism, often packaged as democracy, we like to insult each other and try to show who is the biggest fool.
Mallam Tula. 10 years ago

WhatAmbassador Murray is saying is the TRUTH and as for me ; I have stated clearly on this forum that the IMF ; the World all rununder US influence have never done any good in Africa ; you can see this ; by the way they prec ...
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WhatAmbassador Murray is saying is the TRUTH and as for me ; I have stated clearly on this forum that the IMF ; the World all rununder US influence have never done any good in Africa ; you can see this ; by the way they precribe and pile on loans to Ghana ; they know there is massive stealing but they overlook such evil deeds and still keep on lending because all they do is prrint the dollars against the resrves of members of the IMF which number about 183 members ;this Murray has intelliggence about things that Ghanaians do not hear about and will never hear about even the real economic data about Ghana is kept sceretly by the CIA ; the listen to our every move anconversations ; they know the bank accounts of most politicians in Ghana today including Jon Mahama ; they know monies are been stolen by the politicians but these evil doers have just kept quiet ;these organisation have been set up to ruin our countries but the BLACK MAN or Ghanaian who does not THINK will never listen and try and develop on their on initiative ; they always need these jewish money lenders to pile on the debt on Ghana besides when Ed snowdon blew the cover of the US ; people did not believe it initially today they now know how the US happens to be a two faced operators whose aim is to undermine counteries like Ghana ; the trouble is that our political leaders will never listen because they also stealing from the people ; what they forget is that when there is a blow up oneday they will suffer but Ghana will still have to pay their debts ; the samething is happenning inGreece today ; who can blame Murray !!!!!!!
Patriotic Ghanaian . USA. 10 years ago

Gradual introduction and implementation of certain Socio -Economic Policies in developing countries are times better than radical austere measures introduced by self centered ideologues. That's The Gist of the Ambassador's St ...
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Gradual introduction and implementation of certain Socio -Economic Policies in developing countries are times better than radical austere measures introduced by self centered ideologues. That's The Gist of the Ambassador's Statement .
Gifted 10 years ago

Great piece....totally in agreement. The blatant Ghanaian political culture of blame game must stop now. Political colourization has clouded our thinking must be broken.

Great piece....totally in agreement. The blatant Ghanaian political culture of blame game must stop now. Political colourization has clouded our thinking must be broken.
PRINCEWILLY@YMAIL.COM 10 years ago

There's this man who's taking a walk around the red light district
until he passes a whorehouse with a blinking sign saying: "The
Hooker With Three Breasts...". The man get's just a little
interested and thinks "well... th ...
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There's this man who's taking a walk around the red light district
until he passes a whorehouse with a blinking sign saying: "The
Hooker With Three Breasts...". The man get's just a little
interested and thinks "well... that could be a once in a lifetime
experience". So he goes in and walks up to the man behind the
counter. "I'd like to see the hooker with the three breasts" he
says.
"Are you sure you can afford that... It'll cost you a thousand
dollars" the pimp replies. But, the man is too exited, pull's his
wallet and pays him the money. So, he's taken up three stairs to a
little room in the back of the house and when he opens the room...
there she is. The room is dark but as he comes closer he sees it...
three breasts! And so the man absolutely has the night of his life.
The next day the man walks past that same whorehouse and thinking of
the night before and the time he had, he goes in and pays the pimp
another thousand dollars. Again, he goes up three stairs to that
little dark room in the back of the house. And as the day before,
she lies there waiting.
But, as he walks up to the hooker, he sees that something is
wrong... "Hey! You had three breasts yesterday..." he says after
which she smiles and says "What did you expect honey... you can only
suck out a boil like that once!".
dan 10 years ago

Hmmmm

Hmmmm
Kaakibi 10 years ago

Apt description/summary of events

Apt description/summary of events
Foreigner 10 years ago

It's easy to try and make some organization the villian or point the finger at someone else for your own shortcomings. I disagree so much with this person's claims. There are many successful examples of competition in the e ...
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It's easy to try and make some organization the villian or point the finger at someone else for your own shortcomings. I disagree so much with this person's claims. There are many successful examples of competition in the energy sector around the world and private enterprise managing production and distribution of electricity.

Ghanaians forget that the currency last year was at the edge of a cliff. The current government was going with home grown solutions until they realized, at the 11th hour, that the international business community didn't trust anything they said and there would soon be a rush on pulling out a lot of investment in Ghana and the cedi. They changed their tune on one fateful Friday.

It may be true that the independent power producers are obtaining 60% of the revenue... but that is because the government (both ndc and npp) did not pay for electricity. Think of the ministries, schools, all the various barracks, etc. They don't have to pay themselves (i.e. ECG, VRA, etc)...so they don't.

There is so much corruption in the system..so much electricity being given out and no one paying for it. The current model is not working...Ghanaians should be brave enough to look at a different model, especially when someone else is willing to invest over $500 million into a weak system.
Last warrior 10 years ago

Invest over $500 million and u take $500 billion from Ghanaians becos our leaders always deceive us so u also want to let the poor suffer every day.what the man is saying is to have mercy for the poor African children

Invest over $500 million and u take $500 billion from Ghanaians becos our leaders always deceive us so u also want to let the poor suffer every day.what the man is saying is to have mercy for the poor African children
Patriotic Ghanaian . USA. 10 years ago

Capitalism at its worst ! Guys like you remind of me folks living Abroad under Temperate Climatic conditions but return home and continue to wear three piece suit ignorantly forgetting that their clothing as comfortable as m ...
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Capitalism at its worst ! Guys like you remind of me folks living Abroad under Temperate Climatic conditions but return home and continue to wear three piece suit ignorantly forgetting that their clothing as comfortable as may be felt ,may not be conducive to the harsh climatic condition of their motherland . Read the Article over again and re assess your preposterous comment .
NII AKPOR 10 years ago

YOUR EXCELLENCY HOW COME OUR SO CALLED ENERGY EXPERTS INCLUDING DR WEREKO BROBEY, PROF OQUAYE(papa ajasco) AND CO AND THE LIKES OF 'know it all'- KWEKU BAAKO AND ALL OUR ECONOMISTS AND FINANCIAL MOUTHS COULD NOT FIGURE THIS O ...
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YOUR EXCELLENCY HOW COME OUR SO CALLED ENERGY EXPERTS INCLUDING DR WEREKO BROBEY, PROF OQUAYE(papa ajasco) AND CO AND THE LIKES OF 'know it all'- KWEKU BAAKO AND ALL OUR ECONOMISTS AND FINANCIAL MOUTHS COULD NOT FIGURE THIS OUT ALL THIS TIME? AS FOR OUR POLITICIANS WHO, GO ABOUT MAKING MONKEY NOISES, PERHAPS ONE WOULD FORGIVE THEM OR IGNORE THEM FOR THEIR IGNORANCE and stupidity. I HOPE THEY WILL SOMETHING FROM THIS PIECE
Patriotic Ghanaian . USA. 10 years ago

It's all Self Centred Politics . My Friend !!

It's all Self Centred Politics . My Friend !!
Alhaji Mohhamed 10 years ago

Ghana need very high level Economist like Mumuni Bawumia to advise any Government of the day but look at the appointees of Mahama, they are there just to chop Ghana money. God should punish them

Ghana need very high level Economist like Mumuni Bawumia to advise any Government of the day but look at the appointees of Mahama, they are there just to chop Ghana money. God should punish them
Mawuetornam Dugbazah 10 years ago

And what is that you call a "high level Economist"?

So many of you cannot see that the Ghanaian penchant for high-minded nonsense is part of the reason that politicians and associated policymakers take the masses for a re ...
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And what is that you call a "high level Economist"?

So many of you cannot see that the Ghanaian penchant for high-minded nonsense is part of the reason that politicians and associated policymakers take the masses for a regular ride.

Economics can be reduced to its ABCs and 123s. When any policymaker or layperson loses sight of this, economic solutions become less and less obvious.

The basics of economics include buying and selling. Underlying this dynamic are the matters of organisation, production and distribution. Ghana is failing in the first two areas. Why? Because its leaders prefer to be associated with International Usury at the expense of doing the real work of educating the masses about how they fit into the organisation and production dynamic. Thank you.
Patriotic Ghanaian . USA. 10 years ago

What is your Point ???

What is your Point ???
Mawuetornam Dugbazah 10 years ago

THE REALITY: High-minded economic theories that are rooted in International Usury will yield no freedom for Ghana (e.g. Keynesian economics).

THE PRACTICAL: Ghana's institutions must apply economic counsel, principles and ...
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THE REALITY: High-minded economic theories that are rooted in International Usury will yield no freedom for Ghana (e.g. Keynesian economics).

THE PRACTICAL: Ghana's institutions must apply economic counsel, principles and policy from outside of the west-inspired academic box.

I hope I spelt it our for you.
mawriz 10 years ago

He's replying somebody.

He's replying somebody.
Patriotic Ghanaian . USA. 10 years ago

Where was he 10 yrs ago ?

Where was he 10 yrs ago ?
Jack Toronto 10 years ago

Why Mr Craig Murray is not blaming the Government in power,becos they allowed the IMF and the U S to control them so the NDC should take the blame.

Why Mr Craig Murray is not blaming the Government in power,becos they allowed the IMF and the U S to control them so the NDC should take the blame.
Patriotic Ghanaian . USA. 10 years ago

Cheap Shot !

Cheap Shot !
YF-Heidelberg 10 years ago

Nonsense. Ghana's problems are corruption, incompetence and tribalism. NDC has been using lies and propaganda and stealing our resources. That is why Ghana is where it is now. Ten years ago, during Kufour's time, yes, Ghana w ...
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Nonsense. Ghana's problems are corruption, incompetence and tribalism. NDC has been using lies and propaganda and stealing our resources. That is why Ghana is where it is now. Ten years ago, during Kufour's time, yes, Ghana was a paradise and all Africans and the world over were hailing us. Kufour was invited to all G8 summit. But who can, apart from NDC thieves, be proud of this country called Ghana today?
Nana d'Fake 10 years ago

YF you are a tribal bigot. We were in Ghana and we did not see the saint Kufour regime you are talking about, perhaps you were still in Heidelberg. If a goverment changes its currency by removing 4 zeros; (back-door) devaluat ...
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YF you are a tribal bigot. We were in Ghana and we did not see the saint Kufour regime you are talking about, perhaps you were still in Heidelberg. If a goverment changes its currency by removing 4 zeros; (back-door) devaluation and a few months down the line has inflation of over 20% when handing over power to an in-coming government, is bad ecomic mismanagement. The currency was fast losing value, but it was a matter of time for the reality to dawn on gullible Ghanaians. NPP was however being clever by half by refusing to implement the unsustainable single spine which they proposed until Prez Mills fell into the stupid trap.
Tito 10 years ago

@Nana d'Fake, you're as stupid as your impressionistic comment. Don't respond to comments with your foot but use your head if you feel that confident about your claims.

@Nana d'Fake, you're as stupid as your impressionistic comment. Don't respond to comments with your foot but use your head if you feel that confident about your claims.
Mawuetornam Dugbazah 10 years ago

Sure, Craig Murray's argument is quite accurate.

However, it baffles me as to why when average Ghanaian citizens point out the same obvious conclusions, ghanaweb.com seems to not give enough audience for their views to be ...
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Sure, Craig Murray's argument is quite accurate.

However, it baffles me as to why when average Ghanaian citizens point out the same obvious conclusions, ghanaweb.com seems to not give enough audience for their views to be disseminated.

It does not take a genius, or better yet, an academic persuasion to see the patterns associated with repetitive application of IMF policy advice.
GoatEater 10 years ago

It must take ingenuity for Leaders to ignore the obvious, and allow their countries to be so raped.

It must take ingenuity for Leaders to ignore the obvious, and allow their countries to be so raped.
KOO 10 years ago

Yes,this man knows a lot when it comes to politics in Ghana and must be listened to.Ghana has be running to the IMF and the World Bank for the slightest of economic problems making the whole nation a laughing stock.After goin ...
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Yes,this man knows a lot when it comes to politics in Ghana and must be listened to.Ghana has be running to the IMF and the World Bank for the slightest of economic problems making the whole nation a laughing stock.After going through HIPC there was no need to go to these institutions again but our indiscipline has forced us to go to them during Mills time and now Mahama.There is no way progress can be achieved though their programs.They see it as tragic when the slave die from hunger and therefore he must be kept alive to supply them their needed raw materials to keep their industries running.The black does not seem to understand this world.
asanka 10 years ago

the black man needs to rise up and be responsible for his own affairs.we can do it.we only need leaders who can say enough of the whitemans interference and take the take the mantle and get the people to the promise land.we h ...
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the black man needs to rise up and be responsible for his own affairs.we can do it.we only need leaders who can say enough of the whitemans interference and take the take the mantle and get the people to the promise land.we hve the resources but lack the leadership that can harness them for the benefit of the citizens.
Emmanuel Kusi Tweneboah 10 years ago

how many politicians have read this? and what are they doing about it? IMF and US have nothing good to offer us as a nation but to deteriorate the already devastated economy. Ghana wise up

how many politicians have read this? and what are they doing about it? IMF and US have nothing good to offer us as a nation but to deteriorate the already devastated economy. Ghana wise up
ERIC 10 years ago

ONLY WISE PEOPLE WILL TAKE THIS MESSAGE. WHAT HE IS SAYING IS THE REAL TRUTH!!! GHANA, WAKE UP!!! PPP IS VERY BAD FOR US. WE ARE PRIVITIZING ALL GOVERNMENT ASSETS!!!SOOOO SAD GHANA!

ONLY WISE PEOPLE WILL TAKE THIS MESSAGE. WHAT HE IS SAYING IS THE REAL TRUTH!!! GHANA, WAKE UP!!! PPP IS VERY BAD FOR US. WE ARE PRIVITIZING ALL GOVERNMENT ASSETS!!!SOOOO SAD GHANA!
K Man 10 years ago

Government has allowed this to happen. Ghana has had billions during Ndc governance. It time we take responsibility and stop looking to outsiders to give all the blame or to go to beg for loans.

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Government has allowed this to happen. Ghana has had billions during Ndc governance. It time we take responsibility and stop looking to outsiders to give all the blame or to go to beg for loans.

Until there is a change in mentality in Ghana the country will never reach it's potential no matter how much we "develop"
KWABENA SARFO KARIKARI 10 years ago

THE ENEMY WITHIN

The current suituation of our power problem was cause by our own lack of good policies.The IMF and the other parties are there not just to help but to make profit as well.we call ourselves a sovereign nati ...
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THE ENEMY WITHIN

The current suituation of our power problem was cause by our own lack of good policies.The IMF and the other parties are there not just to help but to make profit as well.we call ourselves a sovereign nation yet we cannot check and find solutions to our own caused problems,rather everytime we run to father christmas,than there is no need for independent.we have the human resources(expertise} let us use them,if the capital input is not working.The wages of our leaders too are also part of our financial difficit.
GASO 10 years ago

THIS IS NO SECRET . IM SURPRISED SOME PEOPLE HERE ARE SURPRISED.'I DONT UNDERSTAND WHY THESE GREEDY BASTARDS DO NOT TAKE THEIR CRAP TO PEOPLE IN ASIA AND ALWAYS WANT TO LEECH OF OFF AFRICA. AH WELL THATS WHAT YOU GET WHEN YO ...
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THIS IS NO SECRET . IM SURPRISED SOME PEOPLE HERE ARE SURPRISED.'I DONT UNDERSTAND WHY THESE GREEDY BASTARDS DO NOT TAKE THEIR CRAP TO PEOPLE IN ASIA AND ALWAYS WANT TO LEECH OF OFF AFRICA. AH WELL THATS WHAT YOU GET WHEN YOU CANNOT GENERATE YOUR OWN REVENUE AND HAVE TO BEG OTHERS FOR IT. EVERYONE IS GUILTY
Brofo 10 years ago

I still blame NDC and NPP..... we gave them the mandate to make good decisions for the land, but jokers like Asiedu Nkatie, Sir John and a whole lot of good for nothing ignorant, arrogant and incompetent creatures are pulling ...
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I still blame NDC and NPP..... we gave them the mandate to make good decisions for the land, but jokers like Asiedu Nkatie, Sir John and a whole lot of good for nothing ignorant, arrogant and incompetent creatures are pulling Ghana down....they chose to play games, nd remain insensitive...they put their families abroad, acquire all the wealth the want as individuals, and keep misleading the masses.... Crabs (fanti: nkoto)
Yaw Manu 10 years ago

Kufuor weaned Ghana off the clutches of IMF but Mills and NDC took Ghana right back. Tell me NDC is not culpable.

Kufuor weaned Ghana off the clutches of IMF but Mills and NDC took Ghana right back. Tell me NDC is not culpable.
Patriotic Ghanaian . USA. 10 years ago

I do pay attention to some of your comments and it surprises me to learn that as passionate as you are with your ideas , you always end with a scripted message, which as a pragmatist, I am sorry to say , shows you always in ...
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I do pay attention to some of your comments and it surprises me to learn that as passionate as you are with your ideas , you always end with a scripted message, which as a pragmatist, I am sorry to say , shows you always in a Political Campaign posture .
Tito 10 years ago

What pragmatic approach do you suggest to salvage Ghana from this downward spiral of self-destruction? Just asking as I'm a little curious!

What pragmatic approach do you suggest to salvage Ghana from this downward spiral of self-destruction? Just asking as I'm a little curious!
daldam 10 years ago

THIS U.K MAN TALK NONSENSE, THE USA HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH GHANA SELF DESTRUCTION OR GHANA SEEKING HELP
FROM THE DEVIL KNOWN AS IMF,ONLY GHANA FOOL LEADERSHIP IS TO BLAME TO WHERE GHANA IS RIGHT NOW.

THIS U.K MAN TALK NONSENSE, THE USA HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH GHANA SELF DESTRUCTION OR GHANA SEEKING HELP
FROM THE DEVIL KNOWN AS IMF,ONLY GHANA FOOL LEADERSHIP IS TO BLAME TO WHERE GHANA IS RIGHT NOW.
Patriotic Ghanaian . USA. 10 years ago

As for this guy Daldam ? You always on the wrong side of rational issues.

As for this guy Daldam ? You always on the wrong side of rational issues.
HARDER@-'89 10 years ago

It all bores down to our own lack of confidence and our inability to believe and assert ourselves that we have the capacity to do it..
and again, our corrupt politicians who have become moles and collaborators in this gran ...
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It all bores down to our own lack of confidence and our inability to believe and assert ourselves that we have the capacity to do it..
and again, our corrupt politicians who have become moles and collaborators in this grand and subtle schemes to milk us must not only be exposed and shamed but severely punished..
i still believe there is this generator cartel who have infiltrated and moved real deep into our power production system and heavily buying the consciences and loyalty of our engineers and helping in throwing overboard the fine reputation of our vra and ecg into disarray so they can sell more gen sets as is happening currently in nigeria. we must do all we can to KILL these human predators wrecking our smooth development.., and this includes their headless political conspirators whose stock in trade is to siphoned, plunder the national treasury and also STEAL from whatever place they can dip their hands into the tax payers money
thank u , mr. murray...
Araba Lucy 10 years ago

Murray, why now. Since when did u notice. why dont u shame theIMF and the World bank. Advice them and tell the British to return all the gold they stole from Ghana under the colonial rule.

Murray, why now. Since when did u notice. why dont u shame theIMF and the World bank. Advice them and tell the British to return all the gold they stole from Ghana under the colonial rule.
K Man 10 years ago

Maybe the former ambassador doesn't want to touch on the issue but CORRUPTION is what has allowed Ghana to slide to where it is now. corruption has encouraged backhanders and bribes and short cuts.

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Maybe the former ambassador doesn't want to touch on the issue but CORRUPTION is what has allowed Ghana to slide to where it is now. corruption has encouraged backhanders and bribes and short cuts.

If Ghana had half the level of corruption and doubled the level of transparency of government the economy would be in a far stronger state. IMF and USA cannot operate in a vacuum. it's precisely because of the incompetent attitudes, greed and bribes that ECG is on its knees.

How much money has been wasted through corruption ....TOO MUCH. Why not also blame China and foreigners who also are taking capital out of the system and not paying taxes.

iMF has to answer but let's not over simplify the situation and allow a useless and incompetent government and inadequate governance to not take it's significant share of the blame
Rogue Lawyer 10 years ago

why do you drilled crude oil and at the same time lack fuel to power your thermal plants for electricity?
tells it all that all our leaders dont understand government and economy.

it is very dangerious to do things you d ...
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why do you drilled crude oil and at the same time lack fuel to power your thermal plants for electricity?
tells it all that all our leaders dont understand government and economy.

it is very dangerious to do things you dont understand in a way that claimes you are an expert.

if you borrow to build an economy it is like raising heavy pillars on a clay foundation.

IMF as a world monetary Organisation , when they Comes into your economical pipe line had an interest to protect-outsiders would see those policies as selfish but you have called them to give you 20% and take 80% away.

Africa must live in accordiance with their net-income, to protect their interest, because it dosent make sense to compete with somebody who is far ahead of you, you can learn from such a Person but dont compare yourself to them.
Samson 10 years ago

WOW. This is a Briton speaking, what else do you want to hear. We are doomed as a country and as a people. Hmmmnnn

WOW. This is a Briton speaking, what else do you want to hear. We are doomed as a country and as a people. Hmmmnnn
K Man 10 years ago

So we should only take notice if an Obroni speaks. His message maybe correct but why do Africans like to feel validated by Europeans, that is worrying.

So we should only take notice if an Obroni speaks. His message maybe correct but why do Africans like to feel validated by Europeans, that is worrying.
EDUARDO DOMINGO 10 years ago

YOU CAN STILL LEARN FROM THIS AND STOP TRADING ACCUSATION BETWEEN THE TWO POWER BROKERS IN GHANA. THE NPP AND THE NDC. WELL I THINK THAT THE NDC IS SET TO SOLVE IT ONCE AND FOR ALL, BUT MEASURES MUST BE DYNAMIC, OR ELSE IT W ...
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YOU CAN STILL LEARN FROM THIS AND STOP TRADING ACCUSATION BETWEEN THE TWO POWER BROKERS IN GHANA. THE NPP AND THE NDC. WELL I THINK THAT THE NDC IS SET TO SOLVE IT ONCE AND FOR ALL, BUT MEASURES MUST BE DYNAMIC, OR ELSE IT WILL BE BACK TO SQUARE ONE!!
kalibobo 10 years ago

Our wise leaders will never see this or believe this truth.Set the black man to fight each or drop confusion in their midst and reap the profits silently

Our wise leaders will never see this or believe this truth.Set the black man to fight each or drop confusion in their midst and reap the profits silently
Louis 10 years ago

Thanks for this insight and revelation. Again, we have government in Ghana but in reality, we have no government. Whatever, the government is told by IMF and other powers, that is what we go by. May God help us.

Thanks for this insight and revelation. Again, we have government in Ghana but in reality, we have no government. Whatever, the government is told by IMF and other powers, that is what we go by. May God help us.
Papioo 10 years ago

Oh,Mother Ghana Where is Dr.Osagyefo Kwame Nkrumah .Ur children needs u.

Oh,Mother Ghana Where is Dr.Osagyefo Kwame Nkrumah .Ur children needs u.
Dr Robert K Glah 10 years ago

Ghana national interest, and not IMF and USA interest, is the issue underpinning development in Ghana and Africa.

That is the stance of the Osagyefo; Ghana should not invent a new wheel.

The interests of Ghana, Africa, ...
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Ghana national interest, and not IMF and USA interest, is the issue underpinning development in Ghana and Africa.

That is the stance of the Osagyefo; Ghana should not invent a new wheel.

The interests of Ghana, Africa, USA, the IMF, the World Bank, China and the Russian Federation are not the same. Their spectacles are different and their objectives are not the same.
United Ghana 10 years ago

Hear hear

Hear hear
RAY 10 years ago

What is wrong with our leaders, can't they see that these people are bent on killing us.Can't we wise up a little, oh! my people.

What is wrong with our leaders, can't they see that these people are bent on killing us.Can't we wise up a little, oh! my people.
Pastor Josiah 10 years ago

With all the degrees and PhD's they cannot see the evil schemes perpetrated on the poor souls by these wicked and bloodsucking vampires. Shame unto our leaders, where have they gone to school? Thank you Mr Ambassador, may God ...
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With all the degrees and PhD's they cannot see the evil schemes perpetrated on the poor souls by these wicked and bloodsucking vampires. Shame unto our leaders, where have they gone to school? Thank you Mr Ambassador, may God bless you for these revelations.
Kojo Bonsu 10 years ago

Normally I refuse a comment on parochial discourse. But for some wrong information provided in this article I would have told Mr Murray to keep his ideas to himself. This man has never been honest in any of his publications o ...
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Normally I refuse a comment on parochial discourse. But for some wrong information provided in this article I would have told Mr Murray to keep his ideas to himself. This man has never been honest in any of his publications on Ghana and it's about time time we call him to it.
First of all is he saying Ghana didn't have any power problems about 10yrs ago? If that was the case why did Wereko Brobbey bring in the Osagyefo Barges.
Is he saying Ghana currently produce 900 megawatts? Is he kidding me? He needs his head checked if he thinks what he is saying is the truth. Fact is Ghana produces an average well over 2200 megawatts.
If 10yrs ago we had a penetration of 56% and had challenges and currently we are 72% plus annual increase projection of 10%, nobody can argue that while we have increased consumption exponentially there hasn't been an equal measure of production to offset the shortfall. With governments inability to provide the needed investment for sector, the sensible thing to do is allow private capital to come in.
My question to Mr Murray is whether he though was a good practice for individuals and institutions to consume electricity without paying for it. If he is given the opportunity to decide, is that what he will recommend to his country?
If our leaders of the two parties can not be blamed for the liberalisation of our power sector, how can you blame the investor who did not spend his money on profligate projects but what will bring profit. Craig we have had enough of your nonsense already.
You created enough confusion with your publication on Ghana's electoral process. Please leave us alone and concentrate on your addiction problem.
Eii Ghana 10 years ago

Read the comments from other people outside Ghana on the article on Craig's website.
figures may be wrong, but never should anyone trust IMF or USA or world bank.

Read the comments from other people outside Ghana on the article on Craig's website.
figures may be wrong, but never should anyone trust IMF or USA or world bank.
Mawuetornam Dugbazah 10 years ago

Mr. Bonsu:

First, the man did not say that Ghana did not have any power problems about ten years go. He simply made a qualitative statement and comparison about Ghana's electricity supply relative to other African countrie ...
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Mr. Bonsu:

First, the man did not say that Ghana did not have any power problems about ten years go. He simply made a qualitative statement and comparison about Ghana's electricity supply relative to other African countries.

Secondly, he wrote, "Today Ghana is actually, at this moment, producing just 900 MW of electricity – half what it could produce ten years ago." What is the source of your counter claim against the diplomat? Are you sure that your reference to 2200 megawatts is not "installed capacity"?

You discredit this man so easily, but your analysis of his argument is both incomplete and anecdotally biased..."addiction problem?"

Even if it were the case, an addiction does not imply the inability to analyse. Thank you.
GOWAN 10 years ago

The notion that it is some neocolonialist rightwing or leftwing bloodsucking institutions ie the IMF and World Bank, that has collapsed Ghana's power sector and thus, all the various sectors of the economy is in my considered ...
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The notion that it is some neocolonialist rightwing or leftwing bloodsucking institutions ie the IMF and World Bank, that has collapsed Ghana's power sector and thus, all the various sectors of the economy is in my considered opinion, a fanciful digression from the real issues and convenient escape route for failed leadership, failed governance and gross mismanagement in a manner as to be described as modern day contemporary neo-imperialism by elitist, misguided, greedy, selfish Ghanaians who lack the competence, the savviness and the intelligence to advance the development and growth agenda of the country.
In the period between 2000-2008, as we are all aware, with the very deft and prudent management of the resources of the State, and the visionary pursuit of a vigorous development agenda, Ghana saw the addition of the Bui Dam, and a host of other power generation sources, which had it been pursued in a manner as to be intelligent and selfless, the issues confronting Ghana today in terms of the concomitant effects of a collapsed power infrastructure and economy, would not be with us today.
Indeed, during that period of NPP administration, the IMF was chasing the NPP gov't to sign up for loans, and this was even in the absence of our newly found oil and gas resources.
So what could have gone so spectacularly wrong, that within just a period of 6 years of the NDC gov't assuming office, Ghana had to go to the IMF for 1. CREDIBILITY, 2. TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, 3. FINANCIAL BAILOUT?
Those are the issues that we need to confront, dissect and address head-on and not this attempt to blame the collapsed economy and the collapsed power sector, on some dogmatic rightwing neo-liberal conspiracy.
What was the previous NPP gov't doing well, for which reason the IMF was chasing them to sign up for loans but they were reluctant to, and what has the NDC gov't being doing wrong for which the economy and the power sector has completely collapsed?
Those are the germane and critical issues that needs intelligent analysis and makes for great discourse.
For example the power generation and supply sector, put it out there that at the rate of Ghana's development, we would need to add somewhere in the region of about 200MW annually to our generating capacity to sustain our economic growth potential. The financial outlay for this was pegged at within the region of $200million dollars and above. Let's just put the figure adjusted for inflation at say $300million dollars.
In 2012 alone, just within 2months, this Mahama NDC gov't blew close to a whooping Ghc 9billion Ghana cedis to win an election. That amount in dollar terms was over a staggering $4billion dollars. Now do the maths, with that amount, Ghana could have added about 3000MW to our installed generation capacity which would have put our overall total generation capacity at over 6000MW. You don't blow that kind of money in 2 months knowing the critical infrastructural deficits you have especially in the power sector and it's importance to the overall health of the economy and turn around and say, it is the IMF and World bank, that has collapsed the power sector and asking for the privatization of the ECG. That to me is a wonderful and fantastic deviation from commonsense and should not be encouraged.
The Mahama NDC gov't has not delivered on the core, critical indices that ensures the short-, medium-, and long-term sustainable growth and development of the country in a very intelligent and competent manner that engenders economic productivity, rightfully demanded dividends by the citizenry of this country. It has been a spectacular and altogether exceptionally fantastic failure of leadership and governance, and we need to deal with it head-on, as a country. It is a dead-end with such failed leadership and governance.
Just recently, to cite another example, there was very disturbing news report in the media about Ghana's cocoa industry and the fact that, Ghana's production targets have been dwindling consistently on the back of a number of measures which puts yields at a disadvantage such as, the unavailability of fertilizer inputs to our cocoa farmers to ensure adequate production levels and also, pricing differentials that leads to smuggling of the produce to our immediate neighbours. Ghanaians just woke up to read in the dailies that, fertilizers were being distributed in Talensi, a constituency in the Upper East Region which would be holding a bye-election on the 7th of July. Ghana's cocoa is deemed to be premium cocoa which brings in top foreign exchange. Now a gov't cannot engage in such recklessness, take the inputs that cocoa farmers need to boost production and employ it for such political purposes, knowing it's dire economic crises and the fact that it badly needs foreign exchange to stabilize the depreciating currency, generate economic stability and encourage business growth and investment which would trigger beneficial advantages in meeting infrastructure deficits such as power generation, and let us believe it is some rightwing neo-liberal bloodsucking institutions. I don't buy that kind of rhetoric. You cannot cut your nose to spite your face and blame some external factors for your unintelligent and modern day imperialist leadership tendencies. That I would not accept.
The Mahama-led NDC gov't has failed to put it's money where it's mouth is, that is, in the development of this country. They have failed woefully and they must go.
K Man 10 years ago

Excellent analysis

Excellent analysis
Owusu-Nkwantabisa 10 years ago

Partisanship is killing us. NDC has failed and NPP may do better but all our politicians display selfishness so we need to diffuse the antagonism in our society. That is hurting us more.

Partisanship is killing us. NDC has failed and NPP may do better but all our politicians display selfishness so we need to diffuse the antagonism in our society. That is hurting us more.
Pelicles 10 years ago

You are a genius hence defeating your rival in the Nigerian civil war. The problem is this useless government under the man with the dead goat syndrome.

You are a genius hence defeating your rival in the Nigerian civil war. The problem is this useless government under the man with the dead goat syndrome.
yaa dua 10 years ago

Vote for the party of the future PPP

Vote for the party of the future PPP
Osei Yao 10 years ago

NEOLIBERAL ECONOMISTAND ACADEMICS LIKE BAWUMIA, AND KWESI BOTCHWEY SHOULD TAKE NOTE. THE USA USES AFRICAN ACADEMICS BY FIRST FLATTERING THEM WITH OFFERS OF HAVARD EDUCATION FOR BRAINWASHING. THEN A JOB WITH WORLD BANK/IMF. A ...
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NEOLIBERAL ECONOMISTAND ACADEMICS LIKE BAWUMIA, AND KWESI BOTCHWEY SHOULD TAKE NOTE. THE USA USES AFRICAN ACADEMICS BY FIRST FLATTERING THEM WITH OFFERS OF HAVARD EDUCATION FOR BRAINWASHING. THEN A JOB WITH WORLD BANK/IMF. AFTER THIS THEY ARE SENT TO AFRICA TO LEAD THE EXPOITATION OF THEIR OWN PEOPLE.
Mawuetornam Dugbazah 10 years ago

Osei:

Just wanted to acknowledge you on this point. It hurts some, but it is the truth! Thank you.

Osei:

Just wanted to acknowledge you on this point. It hurts some, but it is the truth! Thank you.
Kanawu 10 years ago

Between the British and the Americans I will choose the former. Americans are cowboys and crooks.

Between the British and the Americans I will choose the former. Americans are cowboys and crooks.
Patriotic Ghanaian . USA. 10 years ago

Wise up . Buddy !!

Wise up . Buddy !!
Ghabay,NY 10 years ago

The ambassador said "ten years ago,the electricity company was being run efficiently".Yes,that was in Kuffour's era when Ghana was on the right track,but NDC come to mess everything up.They were advised not to go to IMF ,Bawu ...
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The ambassador said "ten years ago,the electricity company was being run efficiently".Yes,that was in Kuffour's era when Ghana was on the right track,but NDC come to mess everything up.They were advised not to go to IMF ,Bawumiah told us about the adverse effects of going to IMF,but these idiots won't listen,just because they've mismanaged and embezzled every money that comes their way,hence they have to run to IMF. With all the oil,gold,diamond,timber,cocoa,bauxite and the numerous cash crops that we have,why should we suffer like this?A country like Gambia only have groundnut as their main export but I don't think they are struggling like we do.Why,why,why?Oh Ghana why?
Nii 10 years ago

Is somebody listening please?

Is somebody listening please?
Private Mensah 10 years ago

Hmmmmmm let us hear and listen well well

Hmmmmmm let us hear and listen well well
Justice 10 years ago

We intentionally run the state institutions down only for pravate actors to own them and subsequently run them into profit making venture.Ghana has no future. Ihave been saying these all along. Ghanaians! we don't have any fu ...
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We intentionally run the state institutions down only for pravate actors to own them and subsequently run them into profit making venture.Ghana has no future. Ihave been saying these all along. Ghanaians! we don't have any future ok. You can take it or leave it but the fact is glaring.
Emmanuel Adaletey. Dumfries - USA. 10 years ago

Murray has grown a " hunch back ". When did he realise this " dumsor " problem in Ghana, and what did he advise about it? Why now? Is anyone listening? If you bring forth a child, you take care of it, albeit, Britain colon ...
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Murray has grown a " hunch back ". When did he realise this " dumsor " problem in Ghana, and what did he advise about it? Why now? Is anyone listening? If you bring forth a child, you take care of it, albeit, Britain colonized Ghana, if he knew of the IMF and world, USA schemes against Ghana, what did he say or do about it? Why now, when the center has broken loose and not holding any longer. Mr. Ambassador, go to sleep and have some rest.
KKO 10 years ago

Typical socialist nonesense! What has the IMF and USA got to do with the inability to complete the Bui dam and the gas plant in 2009, instead of 2014? Kufuor's government managed to bring in generators and to purchase expensi ...
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Typical socialist nonesense! What has the IMF and USA got to do with the inability to complete the Bui dam and the gas plant in 2009, instead of 2014? Kufuor's government managed to bring in generators and to purchase expensive light crude from Algeria, to run the Aboadze gas plant.

Is it not because of the thievery of the incompetent Mahama government that they can't even buy the much cheaper Nigerian gas to power the Aboadze gas plant? Ghana has installed capacity of 3000MW and peak consumption of 2500MW. Is it the fault of the IMF and USA that we cannot manage our resources?

It is everybody else's fault but ours. What a load of rubbish!
charles London 10 years ago

People running IMF are not democratically elected but bunch of sex predictor Bankers like Khan. How come they are allowed to dictate and control a full sovereign nation.
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People running IMF are not democratically elected but bunch of sex predictor Bankers like Khan. How come they are allowed to dictate and control a full sovereign nation.
Off course, if u borrow money from the bank you must abide by the repayment terms and conditions. In future we should have referendum for the nation to decide on any such loans instead of allowing some of our selfish and corrupt politicians to negotiate on our behalf. Look at the shit Greece is in now.
Cash 10 years ago

I pray that one day the country (Ghana) will escape the grip of these bloodsucking institutions:IMF & USA.

I pray that one day the country (Ghana) will escape the grip of these bloodsucking institutions:IMF & USA.
fabs 10 years ago

I pray that Ghanaians develop a self critical mentality that does not suffer foolish governance or policy makers and instead the hunger to put Ghana first above all things

I pray that Ghanaians develop a self critical mentality that does not suffer foolish governance or policy makers and instead the hunger to put Ghana first above all things
Human 10 years ago

U re right me my think is de brain thinks dont tink about their own country shame on dem

U re right me my think is de brain thinks dont tink about their own country shame on dem
NIMDEE2k 10 years ago

IMF is not Charity for Corrupt Regimes. It is a profit making entity. The funding giving to these corrupt regimes like NPP and NDC are money borrowed from the richest people in the world. IMF is not a bank. They're the loan ...
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IMF is not Charity for Corrupt Regimes. It is a profit making entity. The funding giving to these corrupt regimes like NPP and NDC are money borrowed from the richest people in the world. IMF is not a bank. They're the loan broker and underwriters.
Owusu-Nkwantabisa 10 years ago

Africans have always solved their problems through respectful debate at the chief's court and the public interest has always been supreme. Today, we are imitating stupid partisanship and foolish tribalistic people are taking ...
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Africans have always solved their problems through respectful debate at the chief's court and the public interest has always been supreme. Today, we are imitating stupid partisanship and foolish tribalistic people are taking sides.

While we fight each other, we lose our national assets.
bello 10 years ago

Amen

Amen
KOJO SASABRONSAM 10 years ago

Truth telling at its best. However, it is the idiots who run the country who fall for these schemes. And for the following reasons: 1) they don't understand the motives of the IMF (International Mother Fuckers) 2) They lack ...
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Truth telling at its best. However, it is the idiots who run the country who fall for these schemes. And for the following reasons: 1) they don't understand the motives of the IMF (International Mother Fuckers) 2) They lack the sophistication to fight -- as the Greeks are now doing -- against the IMF dictated measures; 3) their hubris does not allow them to admit their lack of sophistication and then to correct it, hire more competent (western lawyers) to fight for them. 4) They get kickbacks (crumbs, bones and sops thrown under the table to them) from the Western investors who benefit from these IMF induced measures, so they don't care,and they use those sops to buy private solutions (generators) to the big public problem (dumsor); 4) they play on our insignificant divisions/differences (ethnic, religious) to smoke-screen their nefarious economic dealings and keep fighting among ourselves instead of forming a unified front against them; 5) we have weak institutions and no genuine activist culture to marshal resistance and stand up to both the politicians and their western patrons.
United Ghana 10 years ago

I like the expression International Mother Fuckers(IMF)

I like the expression International Mother Fuckers(IMF)
ONLY ONE. 10 years ago

I see some truth in Mr. Murray assertion. lt is true.

I see some truth in Mr. Murray assertion. lt is true.
Ransford Tutu Donkor 10 years ago

it is true this IMF and WORLD BANK are bloodsuckers rather than helpers.they give condition to the government which are all disaster to the energy sector and our economy.we are on postpaid they say we are not paying and now w ...
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it is true this IMF and WORLD BANK are bloodsuckers rather than helpers.they give condition to the government which are all disaster to the energy sector and our economy.we are on postpaid they say we are not paying and now we are on prepaid and we still face poor electricity supply.
wuhasan 10 years ago

Thank you very much for that eye opener piece. Our leaders must wise up

Thank you very much for that eye opener piece. Our leaders must wise up
fabs 10 years ago

Ok, IMF is out to make the mos it can but please let us not miss the blatant issue that NdC has sold the family silver to cover it's backside. In other words, the government has borrowed billions and blown BiLLIONS (just look ...
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Ok, IMF is out to make the mos it can but please let us not miss the blatant issue that NdC has sold the family silver to cover it's backside. In other words, the government has borrowed billions and blown BiLLIONS (just look at the so called election budget) on items that have enriched individuals and contacts whilst undermining the economic stability of Ghana. This has undermined every part of Ghana's economic development.

But of course not looking at this in greater detail and people focusing on the IMF seems easier doesn't it. NDC has blown Ghana's income and maxed out its credit card with nothing subststantial to show but yet people want to focus solely on IMF. Was it the IMF who told government to overpay for energy barges from Turkey.

If I was a government minister I would hope that people would swallow this IMF line as the sole reason for Ghana's energy crisis.....,we never learn in Ghana and that's why Ghanaians have the government it deserves
Dr Robert K Glah 10 years ago

Craig Murray is a serious diversion from real truth. Ghana should not consider Craig Murray as the saviour of Ghana and Africa in a world of international cooperation to solve international problems. Africa and Ghana need lea ...
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Craig Murray is a serious diversion from real truth. Ghana should not consider Craig Murray as the saviour of Ghana and Africa in a world of international cooperation to solve international problems. Africa and Ghana need leadership from within and not without to resolve its problems. Leadership must be demonstrated in governance, management, the control of the economy, the direction and management of the power sector and economic restructuring. Ghana national interest and the welfare of the people must come first.
Patriotic Ghanaian . USA. 10 years ago

What do you mean? My Learned friend! I hope you not completely making Nonsense of Mr. Craig 's Facts ?

What do you mean? My Learned friend! I hope you not completely making Nonsense of Mr. Craig 's Facts ?
Kwabena Yeboah 10 years ago

How could your comment be different from Craig Murray. Just think about it my learned friend. If we have leaders who think and put the welfare of Ghanaians first, there is no way the IMF and World Bank would have a strangleh ...
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How could your comment be different from Craig Murray. Just think about it my learned friend. If we have leaders who think and put the welfare of Ghanaians first, there is no way the IMF and World Bank would have a stranglehold on the economy and tell us what to do.

Craig Murray was very diplomatic in his comment for not apportioning blame to any of the main political parties because both parties have been complicit in the pillaging of our resources by IMF and World Bank. The NPP under Kufuor through HIPC gave away Ashanti Goldfields Ltd. in 2003 to Anglogold, then Ghana Telecom and Ghana Airways just to mention a few. The least said about the atrocities of NDC in collaboration with IMF and World Bank, the better. While these two parties snap at each other in political circus, The IMF and World Bank are picking up the spoils. This is the nature of the black man.
Frank 10 years ago

One thing I can say is that we ve liberalized everything in Africa except out conscince. Indeed, Ha Joon Chan got it right with his article "Kicking Away the ladder: Developmet in Historical Perspective".

One thing I can say is that we ve liberalized everything in Africa except out conscince. Indeed, Ha Joon Chan got it right with his article "Kicking Away the ladder: Developmet in Historical Perspective".
Hassan Concerned Ghanaian 10 years ago

All i will say is God bless you mr. Murray
You have just made a great save for ghanaians. Now the president will know our masters still love us and care.He was warned against IMF but he refused and signed

All i will say is God bless you mr. Murray
You have just made a great save for ghanaians. Now the president will know our masters still love us and care.He was warned against IMF but he refused and signed
It takes more 10 years ago

Whose master? Please stop this beg a beg slave mentality

Whose master? Please stop this beg a beg slave mentality
NIMDEE2k 10 years ago

Ghana is Killing Ghana

Ghana is Killing Ghana
Obroni 10 years ago

Nice comments by a former ambassador with an history of visiting lap dance and topless bars.
Not hindered by any economic knowledge not background.
former history student who took 7 years to complete a 4 years study subject ...
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Nice comments by a former ambassador with an history of visiting lap dance and topless bars.
Not hindered by any economic knowledge not background.
former history student who took 7 years to complete a 4 years study subject.
AND WE GHANAIANS CARE ABOUT HIS COMMENTS ?
Patriotic Ghanaian . USA. 10 years ago

Hypocrisy at Best ! Mediocre academic background so what ? Are you Smarter than the Government that gave him Two Top Diplomatic Postings ? Are you Smarter than the astute Diplomats at Economic interest of the British Embassy ...
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Hypocrisy at Best ! Mediocre academic background so what ? Are you Smarter than the Government that gave him Two Top Diplomatic Postings ? Are you Smarter than the astute Diplomats at Economic interest of the British Embassy whose paramount assignment is to gain extensive knowledge of the Economies of the host country ? Come on ! You can Argue better than that.
Patriotic Ghanaian . USA. 10 years ago

Mr . Obroni ! Please let us always try to understand that human beings will always have personal flaws but at the same time one should not confuse that with the the person's charismatic views on unpopular stands . Strause Kha ...
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Mr . Obroni ! Please let us always try to understand that human beings will always have personal flaws but at the same time one should not confuse that with the the person's charismatic views on unpopular stands . Strause Khann , though as smart as he made very stupid mistake in New York away from his wife in DC . Base upon that , will you Disregard any serious point on Economic Policy he makes? Mind you , he is a renowned Economist and was a rising star in French Presidential Politics. So Craig is not exception to the rule and mind you his stupidity also cost him his job some years ago .
"Bebini" Fufuo 10 years ago

Yeah, we do.
More than about faux ad hominem distractions.

Yeah, we do.
More than about faux ad hominem distractions.
charity 10 years ago

Till when will Ghanaian leaders make independent decisions for the gud of this nation. Our independence n republican status is theoretical n not practical. Always taking directions from the whites. Oh Ghana how pity it is

Till when will Ghanaian leaders make independent decisions for the gud of this nation. Our independence n republican status is theoretical n not practical. Always taking directions from the whites. Oh Ghana how pity it is
Patriotic Ghanaian . USA. 10 years ago

Racist bigot! Shame on you for your pathetic comment.

Racist bigot! Shame on you for your pathetic comment.
PEKI TUMU 10 years ago

It is the lack of originality and a hard hosed governments who know what they want for the country that will destroy Ghana not the USA and the IMF
The politicians think of themselves fisrt and have no long term plan to make ...
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It is the lack of originality and a hard hosed governments who know what they want for the country that will destroy Ghana not the USA and the IMF
The politicians think of themselves fisrt and have no long term plan to make the ocuntry self reliant
sam 10 years ago

She talks about IMF ruining our country. You know what she should rather condemn the atrocious visa fees from the british high commission and then can make that accusations. real hypocrite !!!!!!!.
Will the queen return all ...
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She talks about IMF ruining our country. You know what she should rather condemn the atrocious visa fees from the british high commission and then can make that accusations. real hypocrite !!!!!!!.
Will the queen return all the gold she stole from us ? then she can make such accusations.
United Ghana 10 years ago

I'm struggling to see the link between Ghana's energy problems & the cost of a UK visa. I don't think you value your country, if indeed you're a Ghanaian

I'm struggling to see the link between Ghana's energy problems & the cost of a UK visa. I don't think you value your country, if indeed you're a Ghanaian
Cosmos 10 years ago

You have hit the nail on.the head...Apportioning of blame is the delicacy of Our Ghanaian politician. That is making them blind.from seeing the truth. Hope we will one day see the who really is our common enemy. Thank u

You have hit the nail on.the head...Apportioning of blame is the delicacy of Our Ghanaian politician. That is making them blind.from seeing the truth. Hope we will one day see the who really is our common enemy. Thank u
BlaGoDzi 10 years ago

This is nothing new. Many ghanaians have witnessed this over and over again and every time it is IMF and world bank, but the greater proportion of it is with the entire history of ndc from birth. This is why everyone is so fe ...
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This is nothing new. Many ghanaians have witnessed this over and over again and every time it is IMF and world bank, but the greater proportion of it is with the entire history of ndc from birth. This is why everyone is so fed up. They have not learnt the lessons which have occurred for so many years and keep going back to it. Why I don't know. So many well meaning people who contribute to ghanaweb have warned and mentioned the dire consequences because they have had bitter experience. And by the way, this is not just an issue with America,.. far from it. Ask yourself right now how many countries are lined up to carve up Africa? China, France and England have all done their bit and still trying. didn't Margaret Thatchers son (Mark) try to take over equatorial Guinea? Hasn't France been trying to reclaim its old colonies? Look at how Sarkozy benefited with Libya. Hasn't China jumped in the game of economic colonisation in east Africa and spreading out? In between 1998 - 2008, wasn't there an article in Time or Newsweek on the scramble or carving up of Africa? Didnt Sudan, Ethiopia, India, Jamaica and so many others complain about how IMF and World bank screwed them for years?... Anyone in their thirties and higher knows about all this and yet still,.......still,.... still,.....

Today, African leaders are being sworn and cursed at from dawn to dusk because they just don't think and don't care.
no one cares.
own brothers and sisters in a dinghy with nothing and no life saving floats on route to europe all floating dead in water. Why? they don't give a damn with this - I'm all right Jack, Don't worry attitude.
JJ 10 years ago

God bless u

God bless u
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Owonta nsoru, 10 years ago

Well spoken

Well spoken
Godwin Ofoe 10 years ago

l personally blame the ndc govt for all this mess

l personally blame the ndc govt for all this mess
Benjamin Sinclair Addae. 10 years ago

You're really right sir, but I believe if you can send this opinion to the president of Ghana, I believe he is gonna think of it.

You're really right sir, but I believe if you can send this opinion to the president of Ghana, I believe he is gonna think of it.
Benjamin Sinclair Addae. 10 years ago

You're right sir, but pls if can send this your opinion to the president of Ghana, I believe he will think of it and take a better decisions on our electricity problem.

You're right sir, but pls if can send this your opinion to the president of Ghana, I believe he will think of it and take a better decisions on our electricity problem.
kwame 10 years ago

we deserve wat we get from imf n world bank bcos we blacks are greedy n foolish, bam.

we deserve wat we get from imf n world bank bcos we blacks are greedy n foolish, bam.
Bright Boadu 10 years ago

THANKS FOR YOUR UNSELFISH INSIGHT AND ADVICE TO GHANAIANS. I HOPE, THE POLITICIANS AND THE GOOD PEOPLE OF GHANA WILL EMBRACE YOUR ADVICE REASONABLY AND RELIGIOUSLY.

THANKS FOR YOUR UNSELFISH INSIGHT AND ADVICE TO GHANAIANS. I HOPE, THE POLITICIANS AND THE GOOD PEOPLE OF GHANA WILL EMBRACE YOUR ADVICE REASONABLY AND RELIGIOUSLY.
agradaa 10 years ago

Our leaders are stupid that is the reason why IMF and America tell them what to do. What is the purpose of independence if you can not manage your own affairs as a country. You have to run to IMF so they could tell you what ...
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Our leaders are stupid that is the reason why IMF and America tell them what to do. What is the purpose of independence if you can not manage your own affairs as a country. You have to run to IMF so they could tell you what to fix your problems. Ghana lacks visionary leaders. They think it's a big achievement for IMF to approve how they have been able to keep the measures they set for them. Look at how happy the finance minister is. May God help mother Ghana.
sam 10 years ago

The aspiring vice President Bawumia is a economist and intelligent but the ignorant ruling NDC under the leadership President Mahama(a stooge) does not pay a heed to the advice of this patriotic citizen for political reasons. ...
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The aspiring vice President Bawumia is a economist and intelligent but the ignorant ruling NDC under the leadership President Mahama(a stooge) does not pay a heed to the advice of this patriotic citizen for political reasons. Mahama and his Minister of Finance must go back to a class room restart elementary lessons in fact they are incompetent to rule a country like Ghana.The people of Ghana must wake up from their slumber and demand the exit of the President from the political scene.
T-CARL 10 years ago

The two political parties are too blind to see... Dogs may fight with each other but are one against the enemy ...That's the approach they need not accuse one another. We are fucked!!!

The two political parties are too blind to see... Dogs may fight with each other but are one against the enemy ...That's the approach they need not accuse one another. We are fucked!!!
sam 10 years ago

Why do we have people like Laryea in our country .May be he is not a Ghanaian Always his contribution is senseless and immaterial. Only a fool will break a door when some one has agreed to open it.Stop a party-like and contri ...
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Why do we have people like Laryea in our country .May be he is not a Ghanaian Always his contribution is senseless and immaterial. Only a fool will break a door when some one has agreed to open it.Stop a party-like and contribute for the success and progress of our beloved Ghana.I am happy that the ambassador is not a Ghanaian and for that matter NPP.
yussif fuseini 10 years ago

God bless the womb that gave birth to you mr Murrey,you said it all, throughout the eight years of kufour he never dealt with the IMF.Though I hate him for giving out political power as a result of the hatred he has for the c ...
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God bless the womb that gave birth to you mr Murrey,you said it all, throughout the eight years of kufour he never dealt with the IMF.Though I hate him for giving out political power as a result of the hatred he has for the current flag bearer after they all helped him to make positive gains in his administration.He got carried away for the praises from this same western countries and deceive him after he that to make sure his party never won power so they can ve their way with the next government ndc,is it not clear today that,all the gains he made has been systematically derailed?,African leaders re nothing but idiots who studied beyond their brains to the extent that little brains can control them so easily.The current president is a shadow of himself,he can't think outside the box even after making too much money,at what point ll he say enough is enough?
k.t 10 years ago

I pray they don't force us to accept gay legalism.God help Ghana?

I pray they don't force us to accept gay legalism.God help Ghana?
Adjorlolo 10 years ago

I Said it that IMF is a Lazy Man's Option. Have you ever heard IMF helping a country to develop? Impossible. Read Dambisa Moyo's book on Foreign Aid. I will surely Vote against this government for Selling Ghana too Cheap to t ...
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I Said it that IMF is a Lazy Man's Option. Have you ever heard IMF helping a country to develop? Impossible. Read Dambisa Moyo's book on Foreign Aid. I will surely Vote against this government for Selling Ghana too Cheap to this Homosexual Organization. Murray God bless you. When have Leader who refuse to think this what happens. Greed is the reason why they sold the country for a paltry sum of 918 Million USD, what a Shame ?
RT 10 years ago

What alternatives do you have when the public sector is corrupt? Rain water can only get into your room when you have cracks in your roofs. Public sector officials are no longer responsible to the public but to their parties.

What alternatives do you have when the public sector is corrupt? Rain water can only get into your room when you have cracks in your roofs. Public sector officials are no longer responsible to the public but to their parties.
joe 10 years ago

thank you

thank you
Abena 10 years ago

It takes great men to see the bigger picture.

It takes great men to see the bigger picture.
NANA BONSU 10 years ago

I'd like someone to ask him why he's sacked by former British Premier,Mr Blair when he was assigned a British diplomat(ambassador) in Uzbekistan.He's a Russian puppet with a strong anti-West sentiments.There was even a time w ...
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I'd like someone to ask him why he's sacked by former British Premier,Mr Blair when he was assigned a British diplomat(ambassador) in Uzbekistan.He's a Russian puppet with a strong anti-West sentiments.There was even a time when he was using .RU even though he was residing in the UK then.Better watch him he's lobbying for RUSSIA TO GET PAID AFTER.
Elika Moses from west Africa Ghana 10 years ago

our leaders should weak up to this call!!!
for not allowed these people to destroy the in the of borrowing money.The leaders of this country should know better!
When IMF and U S A are knocking your door for any reasons, thi ...
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our leaders should weak up to this call!!!
for not allowed these people to destroy the in the of borrowing money.The leaders of this country should know better!
When IMF and U S A are knocking your door for any reasons, think twice before you open the door for them.Nobody should take article as a jokes because the man who wrote it did lot of investigation and fellow the trends how things are going in this country. You wait and see another conditions which they"IMF,USA"are yet put before Ghana is gay practice. For now they are taking their time and pushing them(our leaders) to a corner where there would will be no options for them.May God save Our nation Ghana!!!
CONCERN 10 years ago

IF YOU DON'T BELIEVE TALK TO GREECE

IF YOU DON'T BELIEVE TALK TO GREECE
Kodjo Lartey 10 years ago

Aw! My beloved Ghana, Kwame Nkrumah Ghana, for how long will our leaders be blinded by selfishness and open their eyes to realities of our time.
We blacks have haters who never want to see anything good in our nations. Unfor ...
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Aw! My beloved Ghana, Kwame Nkrumah Ghana, for how long will our leaders be blinded by selfishness and open their eyes to realities of our time.
We blacks have haters who never want to see anything good in our nations. Unfortunately, our leaders are in bed with these enemies of ours so how can we be free?
Fred Kobinah 10 years ago

use your briains-ghana

use your briains-ghana
Papa Bissue 10 years ago

Mr. Murray's article is full of factual inaccuracies. By his arguments, ten years ago, we were producing about 1800MW. Not true. The generating plants available ten years ago were Akosombo, Kpong, Takoradi Thermal and TICO. T ...
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Mr. Murray's article is full of factual inaccuracies. By his arguments, ten years ago, we were producing about 1800MW. Not true. The generating plants available ten years ago were Akosombo, Kpong, Takoradi Thermal and TICO. Their total production was not 1800 MW. Again, today, we are not producing 900 MW. Production exceeds this level by far. And he says the IPPs are taking all our revenue. Is he not the Executive Chairman of Atholl Energy, one of the IPPs? And he benefits from the current structure that allows private investment in the electricity sector. What hypocrisy!!
Emmanuel Badu 10 years ago

Real killers.it is high time our leaders situp to plan what to do with our God given resource so that,our dear nation can distangle itself from these vampires,who have no mercy for mankind.

Real killers.it is high time our leaders situp to plan what to do with our God given resource so that,our dear nation can distangle itself from these vampires,who have no mercy for mankind.
Z H 10 years ago

It is real funny now the representative of a former colonial power in Ghana has the audacity to criticize internal matters, as well as to absolve everyone of any blame by shifting the responsibility to "Western Powers" and "e ...
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It is real funny now the representative of a former colonial power in Ghana has the audacity to criticize internal matters, as well as to absolve everyone of any blame by shifting the responsibility to "Western Powers" and "evil corporations". Hypocrisy at its very best
Princeattapy Ribeiro USA 10 years ago

IMF< USA set to ruin Ghana- former British Ambassador

IMF< USA set to ruin Ghana- former British Ambassador
Chinook 10 years ago

I think this man is crazy. What did he do when British Electricity was privatized.

I think this man is crazy. What did he do when British Electricity was privatized.
Whatever 10 years ago

The US is a country that wakes 6 hours later than we wake up, do our leaders understand what that means for the psychology of citizens in that countries and their likely reaction toward the rest of the world. If you fail to t ...
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The US is a country that wakes 6 hours later than we wake up, do our leaders understand what that means for the psychology of citizens in that countries and their likely reaction toward the rest of the world. If you fail to think on your own, this is what happens to you. It is a shame that Craig Murray is the one telling us this if you had only listened to ourselves, we would have known this long ago and acted to preserve our interest.

China is begging us to give us financial support yet we are running to Washington chasing creditors who don't want to give us any financial help. Something is seriously wrong with us. If that sore, who sits there as the so-called finance minister and is not removed, nothing will change.
Whatever 10 years ago

At times, my eyes welled up in tears that leaders in the two main political parties can't see the puppet master who have vowed to dismantle this country and re-erect structures which to support their wicked exploitation whils ...
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At times, my eyes welled up in tears that leaders in the two main political parties can't see the puppet master who have vowed to dismantle this country and re-erect structures which to support their wicked exploitation whilst our people suffer in misery and dejection
steve 10 years ago

This is a very serious point the ambassador is making for real thinking people.Privatization is not a bad thing but who buys and finance.How much profit the new owner wants and how much tariffs the poor consumer will pay? Thi ...
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This is a very serious point the ambassador is making for real thinking people.Privatization is not a bad thing but who buys and finance.How much profit the new owner wants and how much tariffs the poor consumer will pay? This is all the ambassador is saying.We must be wary about this to stop it for now and merge the production and supply under one authority rather than giving it away to greedy financial gurus from the west. God bless Ghana and Africa.As we keep waiting for sunrise, it will surely come.
James Akosa U.S.A 10 years ago

Ghana weaned herself of IMF and the world Bank during President kufour's time but was taken back by the clueless leftists socialists ndc

Ghana weaned herself of IMF and the world Bank during President kufour's time but was taken back by the clueless leftists socialists ndc
Samuel Asante U.S.A 10 years ago

If the NFC had managed the economy well, there would be no need to go for this small money with conditions which are disastrous to the average Ghanaian. Yep a way to sell Ghana's assets to rich westerners who have the money t ...
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If the NFC had managed the economy well, there would be no need to go for this small money with conditions which are disastrous to the average Ghanaian. Yep a way to sell Ghana's assets to rich westerners who have the money to buy these institutions and suck the blood out of Ghanaians.
King Flemzy USA 10 years ago

You have spoken well,We knew it,yet this our so called power drunk leaders who will go ahead to sell our heritage, our pride,our blood of our forefathers, our home without thinking of the younger generation because they will ...
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You have spoken well,We knew it,yet this our so called power drunk leaders who will go ahead to sell our heritage, our pride,our blood of our forefathers, our home without thinking of the younger generation because they will have the chance to enrich their Accounts before getting down from the seat..IMF,world bank or whoever doing the cause met someone to make the deal to make the poor suffer.Only God can save Ghana condition now..It will take A God chosen one to rescue our blessed beloved country. ..God help our our homeland Ghana not God bless our homeland Ghana anymore,because some people are misusing the blessings of Ghana.
Nana OSAE 10 years ago

useless article just ten years ago Ghana has the reliable supply of electricity? I stopped reading as soon as I saw that phrase

useless article just ten years ago Ghana has the reliable supply of electricity? I stopped reading as soon as I saw that phrase
Pelicles 10 years ago

Our power supply wasn't that bad ten years ago. IMF has nothing good for Ghana or any developing nation. Go for their loan or whatever and see the consequences that comes with it. Have your forgotten "Austerity measures an ...
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Our power supply wasn't that bad ten years ago. IMF has nothing good for Ghana or any developing nation. Go for their loan or whatever and see the consequences that comes with it. Have your forgotten "Austerity measures and Structural Adjustment Programs"? These things destroy than they help.
Jonathan 10 years ago

Hey those insulting, what changes can insult bring? This is the time to bring out good suggestions to make our economy stable. It doesn't benefits only the leaders, when the economy becomes stable
. Bring ideas! That makes y ...
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Hey those insulting, what changes can insult bring? This is the time to bring out good suggestions to make our economy stable. It doesn't benefits only the leaders, when the economy becomes stable
. Bring ideas! That makes you a mentally matured person and a good citizen.
suberu salam 10 years ago

The main aim of usa is to keep us in ghana and consequencely africa in a state of WANT amd perpetually state of poverty, that will anable ¨them to have total control on both on the people and the chicken head of state we ha ...
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The main aim of usa is to keep us in ghana and consequencely africa in a state of WANT amd perpetually state of poverty, that will anable ¨them to have total control on both on the people and the chicken head of state we have always choose from all political paties and their leaders, koufor and others. Close down the usa embassy is all filled with spies destructive elements and what they are mainly concern about is to destroy ghana.
America leaders at all time past and present will not die in peace, they will go to hel.
suberu salam******sweden stockholm
Okutey 10 years ago

Illiterate and incompetent people will always let us surfer

Illiterate and incompetent people will always let us surfer
Okutey 10 years ago

Incompetent will always let us surfer

Incompetent will always let us surfer
Mohass 10 years ago

Put our differences one side and fight our corrupted leader.ndc , npp and so.., are there for own interests. simply

Put our differences one side and fight our corrupted leader.ndc , npp and so.., are there for own interests. simply
BEGINNING OF NATIONAL CHAOS 10 years ago

The problem of DUM SOR is not coming from ECG, yet JDM, IMF USA has chosen ECG that to be taken for 25 years as the condition to access compact two.
My greatest astonishment is that the former Prez, Kuffour also supported th ...
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The problem of DUM SOR is not coming from ECG, yet JDM, IMF USA has chosen ECG that to be taken for 25 years as the condition to access compact two.
My greatest astonishment is that the former Prez, Kuffour also supported the privatization of ECG.

Bcos he has also taken money from them during his tenure of Office and his Gorv. became rich by then: to the detriment of the ordinary citizen.

3,500 out of 5,990 staff are waiting for the incompetent, institutional looters Gorv. and the Professional Guyist.Thanks a lot MR.Craig, you are a noble and God fearing man. God blesses you.

I think we have to migrate our talking to a different level to serve notice and as a deterrent to end this type of nonsense in Africa.
yaweh 10 years ago

We need to return to our socialist roots.Hands off education, healthcare, and public utilities. Capitalist pigs!!!

We need to return to our socialist roots.Hands off education, healthcare, and public utilities. Capitalist pigs!!!
Doobia 10 years ago

I wish our political parties could listen to this piece of advice from the man to form a common ground in solving our national problems instead of always jumping from one media houses to another accusing each other and ruinin ...
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I wish our political parties could listen to this piece of advice from the man to form a common ground in solving our national problems instead of always jumping from one media houses to another accusing each other and ruining insults
fresh, Agona 10 years ago

I suggest Ghanains do not take the second part of the IMF loan and please dnt sell our ECG oooo, ooo when will the blackan see clear, Craig God bless you.

I suggest Ghanains do not take the second part of the IMF loan and please dnt sell our ECG oooo, ooo when will the blackan see clear, Craig God bless you.
ABABIO 10 years ago

SO SAD , MAHAMA HAS NO KNOWLEDGE OF RULING THE COUNTRY WITH HIS LOW MINDED LEARDERS WHO ARE JUST THERE TO STEAL .WITH THE N.D.C GHA IS DOOM HE PLAINING TO STEAL 2016. IF HE DOES THERE WILL BE A BLOODSHED.

SO SAD , MAHAMA HAS NO KNOWLEDGE OF RULING THE COUNTRY WITH HIS LOW MINDED LEARDERS WHO ARE JUST THERE TO STEAL .WITH THE N.D.C GHA IS DOOM HE PLAINING TO STEAL 2016. IF HE DOES THERE WILL BE A BLOODSHED.
libasky Gh 10 years ago

IMF must go

IMF must go
Dora 8 years ago

Mother Ghana wake up, may God grant our leaders wisdom.

Mother Ghana wake up, may God grant our leaders wisdom.

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