Mahama apologises to media over Power Minister’s gaffe

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JONES 10 years ago

FOR NOT SACKING THIS MAN MEANS MAHAMAH IS A GOOD MAN.

FOR NOT SACKING THIS MAN MEANS MAHAMAH IS A GOOD MAN.
OYOKOBA 10 years ago

Why should we sit down for this? Akufo Addo has just finished his "Rise and Build" tour, and like magic the guy who lacks original ideas must find some excuse to shadow box him, and presto he comes out with this nonsense of " ...
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Why should we sit down for this? Akufo Addo has just finished his "Rise and Build" tour, and like magic the guy who lacks original ideas must find some excuse to shadow box him, and presto he comes out with this nonsense of " Touching Lives" tour. The 2016 elections is over a year away, but clueless president is spending state resources to do his campaign.

We have seen this crass campaign tactics before, he used the same tactics back in 2012 and called it "Aseda or Thank you" tours after Atta Mess death. This underperforming and clueless president knows not what to do, given the sinking fortunes of Ghana, he has the nerves to go out of the office to start electioneering campaign 365 days away, what the 4uck does he take the country for? As I write our debts are mounting, the interest we pay on our Eurobond debts is the highest in the world, over 10%, youth unemployment is mind boggling - we are tipping towards irreversible explosive conditions that is pregnant with the likes of Boko Haram or Arab Spring - arm robbers have taken over the neighbourhoods, you dare not travel in the night, and this man who is endangering our collective future, thinks he has nothing to do but start campaigning again to renew his mandate. For what? Nonsense!

Touching lives my ass. For all I care you have been TORCHING OUR LIVES. Our lives is on fire Mr. President. Your minister said he is not your spokesman and spineless you cannot even reprimand him, but ironically you are the one who has become his spokesman, apologizing and making excuses for him. Since you are in the apologizing mode, why don't you go ahead Mr. President, and apologize for all the knuckleheads in your administration for the insults they have been heaving on the populace for daring to criticize you any time? You are weak Kofi Dubai.
OLD SOLDIER 10 years ago

Author:-AFFORDABLE...
They are trying to garther whatever money they can to try buying votes and more so try rigging. Ghanaians are very awake and will not be swayed any longer by propaganda. No wonder you've abolished that ...
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Author:-AFFORDABLE...
They are trying to garther whatever money they can to try buying votes and more so try rigging. Ghanaians are very awake and will not be swayed any longer by propaganda. No wonder you've abolished that tag and hiding behind a so called "Communications ..." We shall remind ourselves of this stubborn wickedness in 2016. Insensitive crooks in higher places.
MAHAMA-STRO , THE DESTROYER 10 years ago

HA ! I was thinking the same... Lives are being TOUCHED ..... Lives are being DESTROYED

HA ! I was thinking the same... Lives are being TOUCHED ..... Lives are being DESTROYED
DR TRUTH 10 years ago

SENSELESS TOUR WHILE THERE IS WORK TO DO AT FLAGSTAFF HOUSE AND VRA. MAHAMA SHOULD BE BRAINSTORMING TO FIND ANTIDOTE TO THE WORSENING ENERGY CRISIS AND DWINDLING ECONOMY. HE SHOULD APOLIGISE FOR HIS OWN FAILURE AND CORRUPT AC ...
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SENSELESS TOUR WHILE THERE IS WORK TO DO AT FLAGSTAFF HOUSE AND VRA. MAHAMA SHOULD BE BRAINSTORMING TO FIND ANTIDOTE TO THE WORSENING ENERGY CRISIS AND DWINDLING ECONOMY. HE SHOULD APOLIGISE FOR HIS OWN FAILURE AND CORRUPT ACTIONS N NOT ON BEHALF OF ANYONE.
HUMPHREY 10 years ago

Now I now how stupid Mahama is. Why should he apologize to the media houses on behalf of his Minister ? Hasn't this Minister the right mouth to speak and to apologize himself. A competent President should have the authority t ...
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Now I now how stupid Mahama is. Why should he apologize to the media houses on behalf of his Minister ? Hasn't this Minister the right mouth to speak and to apologize himself. A competent President should have the authority to discipline his subordinates, let them know what's right and what's wrong. Apologizing on his behalf means the President is weak and cannot control his own Ministers and Presidential staffers.A typical example is the Stan Dogbe's affair where he's not intervened either for fear of being blackmailed. The problem is ostensibly the fact that he's involved in so many creat loot and share scandals that any attempt to punish their wrongdoings would result in him been torpedoed and denounced so he prefers to remain like mumu.
Opepeni will always be a Pepeni despites the degrees he has, he'll always have the inferiority complex even before Ayigbefoo.
Concerned Ghanaian 10 years ago

Oyokoba, I agree with you 100%. This govt lacks originality. They always wait for NPP to do something before they copycat or for NPP people to speak to an issue before they respond.
What a shameful, clueless, directionless g ...
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Oyokoba, I agree with you 100%. This govt lacks originality. They always wait for NPP to do something before they copycat or for NPP people to speak to an issue before they respond.
What a shameful, clueless, directionless government bereft of ideas. God have mercy on this beautiful nation of ours. Just wasting our resources to retain power and yet they rather say somebody is desperate for power.
Mojingles 10 years ago

Oyokoba, I am stunned and saddened by your outburst. Directing such venom towards a President who inherited an economy that was already on the brink, speaks volumes about the partisanship that has poisoned our political clima ...
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Oyokoba, I am stunned and saddened by your outburst. Directing such venom towards a President who inherited an economy that was already on the brink, speaks volumes about the partisanship that has poisoned our political climate. Couldn't you have pointed out his shortcomings without as much as verbally whipping him?

Yes, the economy is anemic and sure, youth unemployment is sky-high and absolutely true,social behavior as evidenced by the high rate of criminality is completely out of hand, nonetheless, we all have to work collectively as a group belonging to one sovereign nation cal Ghana to make things right.

I bet you, if Akuffo Addo were to win, the economy four years into his reign will still be stuttering...the economy problem we have is structural and until policy makers realize that and do something dramatic to set it on the right course, the problems will persist long after you Oyokoba and I depart this earth....
killer 10 years ago

Kwasia kwa

Kwasia kwa
Novinyo 10 years ago

Mahama is not a PRESIDENTIAL MATERIAL AT ALL AT ALL. The Minister's utterances were derogatory to the Presidency and not to the press.
The Minister should rather apologize to you for the utterances but not to the media. His ...
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Mahama is not a PRESIDENTIAL MATERIAL AT ALL AT ALL. The Minister's utterances were derogatory to the Presidency and not to the press.
The Minister should rather apologize to you for the utterances but not to the media. His utterances was rather damaging to the presidency and NOT to the press!!!. So you cannot apologize on his behalf to the press. Ignorant head of State indeed.

Onipaba Of Akyem Maase 10 years ago

He is too flexible to bend. How can you take responsibility for incompetence and medicrity of your appointees yet urge them to stay at post and continue with this incompetence? He should as well apologize for Afryie Ankra, Be ...
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He is too flexible to bend. How can you take responsibility for incompetence and medicrity of your appointees yet urge them to stay at post and continue with this incompetence? He should as well apologize for Afryie Ankra, Betty and the stupid stan dogbe for all the thievery and arrogant display of power.
CORNEY 10 years ago

How can that remark," go and ask the president be derogatory",he said he has no idea of what you are asking him and he replied the president said it and the minister replied then go and ask the president,what is derogatory ab ...
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How can that remark," go and ask the president be derogatory",he said he has no idea of what you are asking him and he replied the president said it and the minister replied then go and ask the president,what is derogatory about that,how is that derogatory,the only thing is that the minister was evasive,he didn't want to say anything to commit himself which is normal but to say what he said was derogatory just shows we don't know what we are saying.

I think there was no need for the president to apologize to the media,the man didn't offend the media,there was nothing offensive there, you don't always have to answer the media that is not good communication practice,if you don't want to commit yourself you don't answer questions,it is simple as that,we always make a mistake by answering questions we are not sure of just to appease the media and we end up doing the worse thing which is later used against us.
Yobe 10 years ago

Your IQ is lower than that of the president

Your IQ is lower than that of the president
logic 10 years ago

When is the president going to apologise to Ghanaians for wrecking our lives through the gross incompetency of the ruling government?

When is the president going to apologise to Ghanaians for wrecking our lives through the gross incompetency of the ruling government?
SARPONG 10 years ago

Corney, you are right the Minister did not offend the press and the President did not need to apologize.

The Minister rather showed that he has no respect for the President. To say that he is not the spokesman for the Pres ...
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Corney, you are right the Minister did not offend the press and the President did not need to apologize.

The Minister rather showed that he has no respect for the President. To say that he is not the spokesman for the President shows he has no respect for the President. He is the spokesman for the President on power. The Minister is an idiot.
OBOATANTO 10 years ago

A GROSS INEFFICIENCY UNDERMINING HIS TRUSTED COLLEAGUES. THIS IS A UNDERMINING. MAHAMA IS HAS NEVER BEEN A LEADER OF INTEGRITY. HE WANTS THE WORLD TO SEE A SAINT IN HIM BUT HE'S BUT UNFORTUNATELY THE WORLD WILL SEE HIM NOT AS ...
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A GROSS INEFFICIENCY UNDERMINING HIS TRUSTED COLLEAGUES. THIS IS A UNDERMINING. MAHAMA IS HAS NEVER BEEN A LEADER OF INTEGRITY. HE WANTS THE WORLD TO SEE A SAINT IN HIM BUT HE'S BUT UNFORTUNATELY THE WORLD WILL SEE HIM NOT AS A LEADER. A TRUE LEADER WILL NOT APOLOGISE ON BEHALF A COLLEAGUE BUT WILL RATHER USE HIS LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND INFLUENCE TO ASK HIS SUBORDINATE TO APOLOGISE HIMSELF FOR SOMETHING WRONGLY DONE. NTAFOO
Concerned Ghanaian 10 years ago

Novinyo, a good comment. You are right.

Novinyo, a good comment. You are right.
William 10 years ago

GOOD YOU TOOK NOTICE BUT Please be patient and watch! Time will tell.

GOOD YOU TOOK NOTICE BUT Please be patient and watch! Time will tell.
Kofi A 10 years ago

Jones you don't consider a timid coward a good man because he is scared to fired a Minister he appointed calling him the president a liar. Do you really understand what the Minister said about Mahama

Jones you don't consider a timid coward a good man because he is scared to fired a Minister he appointed calling him the president a liar. Do you really understand what the Minister said about Mahama
Dan Buduh 10 years ago

Is the Minister not in the country? Cannot the Minister speak? What the President has done is a real demonstration of weak leadership. The President cannot bite hence he takes the matter upon himself to apologise instead of s ...
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Is the Minister not in the country? Cannot the Minister speak? What the President has done is a real demonstration of weak leadership. The President cannot bite hence he takes the matter upon himself to apologise instead of sanctioning the Minister. Oh Mr President, DON'T repeat this serious leadership blander.

Thank you.

Kofi Boye 10 years ago

Good for nsemfoo

Good for nsemfoo
Edem 10 years ago

Corney or what ever you call yourself, do you reason well at all? Can you say this about your boss? You are not a spokesman for your boss hence you can't answer to what he said about your ministry and you think is ok.

Corney or what ever you call yourself, do you reason well at all? Can you say this about your boss? You are not a spokesman for your boss hence you can't answer to what he said about your ministry and you think is ok.
Akans Prophecies 10 years ago

A maker of fools. This idiot wants once again to crown himself the president of this country. One wonders how a whole institution like EC bows so low to a Bole gangster to deceive the good people of ghana ignoring several wa ...
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A maker of fools. This idiot wants once again to crown himself the president of this country. One wonders how a whole institution like EC bows so low to a Bole gangster to deceive the good people of ghana ignoring several warnings from the civil society about his second coup .Oh it gains to be humble to Steal! Most Ghanaians lack logical reasons .
Smart Frempah Uk 10 years ago

There is no one left on his list to replace him so he has no option. So that's it!!!!

There is no one left on his list to replace him so he has no option. So that's it!!!!
KK 10 years ago

A GOOD PRESIDENT INDEED !!!!!!!!
WE NEED AN ANSWER TO THE QUESTION!

A GOOD PRESIDENT INDEED !!!!!!!!
WE NEED AN ANSWER TO THE QUESTION!
Amidini 10 years ago

Mr prez let your power minister himself render the apology. He didn't try

Mr prez let your power minister himself render the apology. He didn't try
WHAT A WEAK PRESIDENT! 10 years ago

WHAT A WEAK PRESIDENIT!

HE CANNOT EVEN GET THE MAN TO APOLOGISE; LET ALONE SACK HIM.

THE JUBILEE HOUSE IS RIDDLED WITH FAILURES.

WHAT A WEAK PRESIDENIT!

HE CANNOT EVEN GET THE MAN TO APOLOGISE; LET ALONE SACK HIM.

THE JUBILEE HOUSE IS RIDDLED WITH FAILURES.
BSP 10 years ago

The media deserved rubbish if they goof big time. They want you to grant them interviews even when you are grieving. They should bring it on with their lies and misrepresentations. What are their ethics for?

The media deserved rubbish if they goof big time. They want you to grant them interviews even when you are grieving. They should bring it on with their lies and misrepresentations. What are their ethics for?
Agonahene 10 years ago

Do you really appreciate the impact of dumsor? If you did, you won't be making the comments you are making. Ordinary people are suffering and you are blaming the media for asking about the time dumsor will end. God save Ghana ...
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Do you really appreciate the impact of dumsor? If you did, you won't be making the comments you are making. Ordinary people are suffering and you are blaming the media for asking about the time dumsor will end. God save Ghana.
Osei Abeb 10 years ago

Nobody need an apology from you,because you speak in the same way and they are learning from you.You Bastards in the government don't respect nobody in this country.Tell that Village M.P to wash his teeth.

Nobody need an apology from you,because you speak in the same way and they are learning from you.You Bastards in the government don't respect nobody in this country.Tell that Village M.P to wash his teeth.

Princo 10 years ago

How can u apologise on the Minister behalf when he has not shown any remorse--he should be resigning not apologising for not living up to his drums or promise

How can u apologise on the Minister behalf when he has not shown any remorse--he should be resigning not apologising for not living up to his drums or promise
Bigray obuasi - kokoteasuo-obuasi 10 years ago

Yooo y3ti wai mr president period!!!

Yooo y3ti wai mr president period!!!
Kwasi 10 years ago

Any serious leader would have axed the minister. Apologizing for him does not help, U entertain such people and so No wonder nothing is working in Gh.....

Any serious leader would have axed the minister. Apologizing for him does not help, U entertain such people and so No wonder nothing is working in Gh.....
adjei adusei 10 years ago

i hate this slave president and those stomach followers

i hate this slave president and those stomach followers
Proud to be Ghanaian. 10 years ago

What an idiot with nothing to say. Who is a slave president? An uneducated creature who thinks his relevance in this group discourse is insulting the president. No matter what you think of the President he was elected by Ghan ...
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What an idiot with nothing to say. Who is a slave president? An uneducated creature who thinks his relevance in this group discourse is insulting the president. No matter what you think of the President he was elected by Ghanaians. You are pitiful.
peter London 10 years ago

No No No . He wasn't elected my Ghanaians . He stole the election . Mahana is a very bad president . Thief

No No No . He wasn't elected my Ghanaians . He stole the election . Mahana is a very bad president . Thief
still hope 10 years ago

He was not elected, he stole it and paid to be selected. That's why he can't do anything right, he came to steal and destroy everything just like George W. Bush. If God never appointed you as king, and you force yourself it ...
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He was not elected, he stole it and paid to be selected. That's why he can't do anything right, he came to steal and destroy everything just like George W. Bush. If God never appointed you as king, and you force yourself it becomes a c....
Concerned Ghanaian 10 years ago

NO! You are mistaken. He was elected by Justice Atuguba.

NO! You are mistaken. He was elected by Justice Atuguba.
Concerned Ghanaian 10 years ago

NO! You are mistaken. He was elected by Justice Atuguba.

NO! You are mistaken. He was elected by Justice Atuguba.
Kakabonka 10 years ago

Funny guy who thinks he is better than any Ghanaian.your pride is so much but for election sake you are pretending.dont worry your day is coming for judging.you can be the son of stone you will be judge and guess what you wil ...
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Funny guy who thinks he is better than any Ghanaian.your pride is so much but for election sake you are pretending.dont worry your day is coming for judging.you can be the son of stone you will be judge and guess what you will pay.
GHANAMAN 10 years ago

The shortest word that sooths all pain is "SORRY". But how hidden it is from politicians, I don't understand. Saying I am sorry is not part of the normal vocabulary of a lot of people.

The shortest word that sooths all pain is "SORRY". But how hidden it is from politicians, I don't understand. Saying I am sorry is not part of the normal vocabulary of a lot of people.
JOE 10 years ago

Nana Addo is inviting the international community to do something about Ghana otherwise civil war. When he ignited the acid bath of his own party chairman, why did he not call for international assistance? Is Nana not aware t ...
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Nana Addo is inviting the international community to do something about Ghana otherwise civil war. When he ignited the acid bath of his own party chairman, why did he not call for international assistance? Is Nana not aware that the fire in NPP is worse than what he is predicting for the country. The other day he was willing to allow sometime for the EC chairperson to settle down, the next week he is threatening civil war. Someone advise Nana to try and learn to be gentle for once. He says he is not arrogant, he opens his mouth and remove all doubt about who he really is.
Agonahene 10 years ago

Don't make foolish comparisons. It was good for the President to calm the atmosphere by apologizing but drawing stupid comparison with regards to the issue of the Voters' register is stupid and mischievous. All the maneuvers ...
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Don't make foolish comparisons. It was good for the President to calm the atmosphere by apologizing but drawing stupid comparison with regards to the issue of the Voters' register is stupid and mischievous. All the maneuvers by the EC and the NDC shows that they have something to hide and any sincere and peace-loving patriot should speak against evil regardless of your political or ethnic affiliation. Ghana is our only country!
MAHAMAH 10 years ago

YOU MINISTER HAS BELITTLED YOU AND YOU HAVE BALLS TO SAY YOU APOLOGISED ON HIS BEHALF. THIS SHOWS HOW MAHAMAH IS A STUPID PRESIDENT GHANA HAS EVER HAD. HIS OWN MINISTERS DONT EVEN GIVE HIM THE LITTLE RESPECT HE DESERVES. MAH ...
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YOU MINISTER HAS BELITTLED YOU AND YOU HAVE BALLS TO SAY YOU APOLOGISED ON HIS BEHALF. THIS SHOWS HOW MAHAMAH IS A STUPID PRESIDENT GHANA HAS EVER HAD. HIS OWN MINISTERS DONT EVEN GIVE HIM THE LITTLE RESPECT HE DESERVES. MAHAMAH IS KNOWN BY HIS MINITERS TO BE A MORON. HENCE THEIR DISRESPECT FOR HIM
Sway boy 10 years ago

so you have no aorta of respect for human race.You simply have no idea of what we called manners,how can u raised ur filthy mouth to insult a whole President of a state when inner being has nothing good to offer. Oh my God, y ...
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so you have no aorta of respect for human race.You simply have no idea of what we called manners,how can u raised ur filthy mouth to insult a whole President of a state when inner being has nothing good to offer. Oh my God, young people of Ghana what is becoming of us?Is that the way we see ourselves as stars of future leaders. And to some of us who are making similar comments l really pity for you.
Osofo 10 years ago

Why can't the energy minister apologize himself?

Why can't the energy minister apologize himself?
yaw 10 years ago

indeed

indeed
NANA AKUFO-ADDO 10 years ago

This is a mark of a good President. Mahama shall win the 2016 elections.

This is a mark of a good President. Mahama shall win the 2016 elections.
DB 10 years ago

Nonsense, some of you just refuse to use your brains. Is he also going to apologise for Stan Dogbe's assault on the GBC journalist? Some of you are not helping these politicians at all.

Nonsense, some of you just refuse to use your brains. Is he also going to apologise for Stan Dogbe's assault on the GBC journalist? Some of you are not helping these politicians at all.
Method Man 10 years ago

Mahama should have equally apologized on Stan Dogbe's behalf going by the standards they have set for themselves.

Mahama should have equally apologized on Stan Dogbe's behalf going by the standards they have set for themselves.
logic 10 years ago

When is the president going to apologise to Ghanaians for wrecking our lives through the incompetency of the ruling government?

When is the president going to apologise to Ghanaians for wrecking our lives through the incompetency of the ruling government?
Togbe Fiti v 10 years ago

Oh Mr. President, did you really take time to understand what transpired between your Minister and the journalist? The latter goofed by asking the former about Ghana gaz indebtedness to Nigeria gaz, which shouldn't have been ...
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Oh Mr. President, did you really take time to understand what transpired between your Minister and the journalist? The latter goofed by asking the former about Ghana gaz indebtedness to Nigeria gaz, which shouldn't have been the case because it is VRA which is indebted to Nigeria gaz. And, of course, technically the Minister is not a spokesman of the President; it is rather the communications Minister. So, why is the President apologizing? This is much ado about nothing!
Edem 10 years ago

Little mind. If the journalist goof by asking the minister that question which you said is not his duty, why did he go to Nigeria to negotiate on the same matter the third day

Little mind. If the journalist goof by asking the minister that question which you said is not his duty, why did he go to Nigeria to negotiate on the same matter the third day
Alhassan Walla 10 years ago

This stupid dude is on a "Sinking Lives Tour", and he says what? Does this guy have any sense of shame left in his DNA? Hell, no! Anyway, in the land populated by congenital fools, imbeciles and ignoramuses, mediocrity is ver ...
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This stupid dude is on a "Sinking Lives Tour", and he says what? Does this guy have any sense of shame left in his DNA? Hell, no! Anyway, in the land populated by congenital fools, imbeciles and ignoramuses, mediocrity is very bliss.

I am telling this two-tongued idiot that his maskirovka operations have been unmasked, and he is only beating about the bush. Prepare to leave, for you are warned that, "when the time for change strikes, it's lethal". Gaddafi and Saddam Hussein foolishly failed to appreciate the potency in this, and now they are execrable and despised ghosts.
Juliet 10 years ago

The Minister should rather apologize to you for the utterances but not to the media. His utterances was rather damaging to the presidency and NOT to the press!!!. So you cannot apologize on his behalf to the press. Ignorant ...
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The Minister should rather apologize to you for the utterances but not to the media. His utterances was rather damaging to the presidency and NOT to the press!!!. So you cannot apologize on his behalf to the press. Ignorant head of State indeed.
patrick 10 years ago

oh mr. president doht because we all know the caliber of people you are working with

oh mr. president doht because we all know the caliber of people you are working with
enma 10 years ago

Do u see a humble person, yes he is in power but apologising what of the one who is not power but will. If that person get power then you see the real him. Mahama well done

Do u see a humble person, yes he is in power but apologising what of the one who is not power but will. If that person get power then you see the real him. Mahama well done
Kofi K, 10 years ago

December is coming when Dumsor does not vanish who would be held responsible? it is a strategy the minister is using to be sacked! Mahama also a sly guy wants to use him The minister as a scapegoat on the eve of Christmas for ...
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December is coming when Dumsor does not vanish who would be held responsible? it is a strategy the minister is using to be sacked! Mahama also a sly guy wants to use him The minister as a scapegoat on the eve of Christmas for Dumsor. Mahama Woye Crook.
Jackie Jones, VA 10 years ago

Mahama has inferiority complexes. Oh Tani ba

Mahama has inferiority complexes. Oh Tani ba
joe 10 years ago

Npp said free education, u copied it, Npp introduce plan for the north, u copied it, Naan went on tour and now you doing the same. What's next asked npp to fuck your wife's.

Npp said free education, u copied it, Npp introduce plan for the north, u copied it, Naan went on tour and now you doing the same. What's next asked npp to fuck your wife's.
Ganyobi 10 years ago

THE MOST FOOLISH PRESIDENT OF ALL TIME. SUCH A USELESS ANIMAL

THE MOST FOOLISH PRESIDENT OF ALL TIME. SUCH A USELESS ANIMAL
MRS. REBECCA AKUFO-ADDO 10 years ago

Ghanaians would ever regret if JDM is not retained as President.

Ghanaians would ever regret if JDM is not retained as President.
DB 10 years ago

Will he apologise for Stan Dogbe too for his assault on the GBC journalist?Ghanaians would regret if this man is retained as president. All his efforts in building roads and schools is an exercise in mediocrity, every governm ...
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Will he apologise for Stan Dogbe too for his assault on the GBC journalist?Ghanaians would regret if this man is retained as president. All his efforts in building roads and schools is an exercise in mediocrity, every government from Nkrumah's time to date built roads, schools and hospitals....just to use the presidents own words in 2007. What has he done different in the past 7 years to make our lives better?
Johnny 10 years ago

This dead goat is really useless and does not know what he is doing. He is just not a presidential material. Since he is stupid let me try to explain to him.
What the power minister said was affront to the Presidency and t ...
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This dead goat is really useless and does not know what he is doing. He is just not a presidential material. Since he is stupid let me try to explain to him.
What the power minister said was affront to the Presidency and the constitution. If you can recollect, one of the Ashanti Chiefs said a similar thing when KWAKU dua ran into problems last year and the chief was almost destooled. The power minister insulted all Ghanaians because of his unguarded comments against the presidency (may be mahama does not consider himself as a president of Ghana but NDC PRESIDENT) so if that is it so be it after all he does not merit to be the president of Ghana. The power minister did not commit any crime against the journalists. For mahama therefore to apologize to the mass media for the power minister means he is rubbish. In the animal kingdom, even this cannot happen, not to a lion. It is absurd stupidity. This is what foolishness can cause a nation when the poor are kept in pepertual ignorance, and worse of all when they refuse to use their brains. Mahama,s behavior in a civilized country should have been reprimanded but here we are where the people are voting for umbrella or elephant (low IQ people). If that is what Ghanaians want so be it. Troop up in your numbers and vote for this man who does not know what he is doing. When you start fighting and you don't know the cause of the fight, you will learn your lessons the hard way
Brian 10 years ago

This empty headed man is a potential to cause confusion in the country. If a sitting president can die mysteriously for him to take over we really need to think twice. Why has the postmortem report of President Mills not rele ...
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This empty headed man is a potential to cause confusion in the country. If a sitting president can die mysteriously for him to take over we really need to think twice. Why has the postmortem report of President Mills not released so far? Ghanaians let us stop the joke. This man knows nothing and will drive us to destruction. It has happened before in so many places. A word to the WISE is enough. We can't continue like this. We are supposed to be knowledgeable in Africa. We can't reduce ourselves too low and enter crisis. NDC or NPP are not religion or football where you don't change your mind. Even Moslems convert to Christianity and Christians to Islam. Why are we so mentally entrenched that we cannot see that this man called mahama is leading us to destruction? How can you swear to the constitution and turn around to the vice.
Kwaku Owusu 10 years ago

The action of Prez Mahamah on the uncomplimentary remarks by the Power Minister, Dr. Kwabena Donkor, shows that he is the source of the problem. The Minister's response shows his anger and frustration on the impediments bein ...
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The action of Prez Mahamah on the uncomplimentary remarks by the Power Minister, Dr. Kwabena Donkor, shows that he is the source of the problem. The Minister's response shows his anger and frustration on the impediments being put in his way to perform as expected. The apology is therefore, invariably to the Minister for the Prez's gross incompetence. Ghana has adequate capacity to provide its power needs but the problem is the inability of government to provide sufficient inputs to generate the power as alluded to by the experts. Mr. Prez don't cover your incompetence by apologizing to the media, rather this should be directed emphatically to the Power Minister and the nation. You should be preparing to stepping down as a total failure in leading this abundant resource nation. African leaders should learn from the advanced countries by resigning when it's unambiguously clear that they have failed in leadership as being experienced in Ghana now. Your continuous stay in power with mediocrity of visionless ideas, further worsens the poverty of the people.
Naayale Woyome 10 years ago

Mahama is useless, but most of us in Ghana are so brain dead we dont even realise it. After all the best course our university can offer is Swahili, Idiots.

Mahama is useless, but most of us in Ghana are so brain dead we dont even realise it. After all the best course our university can offer is Swahili, Idiots.
obroni 10 years ago

Pls the man can speak for himself so let him do it

Pls the man can speak for himself so let him do it
Kofi A 10 years ago

Ghanaians now see how useless and timid Mahama is. He has a low IQ, low self esteem and confused. How on earth do you go apologize on behalf of your incompetent minister when he calls you a liar. Good God, what a low grade p ...
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Ghanaians now see how useless and timid Mahama is. He has a low IQ, low self esteem and confused. How on earth do you go apologize on behalf of your incompetent minister when he calls you a liar. Good God, what a low grade president.
Ghanaians should learn from this. The country will never progress with such stupidity.
SUNDAY SEIDU 10 years ago

As at date the President said nothing about the uncought behaviour of Stan Dobge or afraid to sack him. Is the President affraid that Stan Dobge will revealed his secret or what

As at date the President said nothing about the uncought behaviour of Stan Dobge or afraid to sack him. Is the President affraid that Stan Dobge will revealed his secret or what
SUNDAY SEIDU M 10 years ago

As at date the President said nothing about the uncought behaviour of Stan Dobgeor or afraid to sack him. Is the President affraid that Stan Dobge will revealed his secret or what

As at date the President said nothing about the uncought behaviour of Stan Dobgeor or afraid to sack him. Is the President affraid that Stan Dobge will revealed his secret or what
Kiw 10 years ago

Yes, the President missed it again. He rather should demand apology from the Minister or sack him. What did the Minister do to the press? The Monister was only pouring out his frustrations. Hmmmmm God save Ghana

Yes, the President missed it again. He rather should demand apology from the Minister or sack him. What did the Minister do to the press? The Monister was only pouring out his frustrations. Hmmmmm God save Ghana
Kwame Ansah 10 years ago

Seriously????

Seriously????
Asante 10 years ago

So, must the President intervene in everything single problem, ebei!!!!!
Looks like there is not much for him to do so he is doing other peoples job for them. Why can't the minister himself apologise?, haba!!!!!!!

So, must the President intervene in everything single problem, ebei!!!!!
Looks like there is not much for him to do so he is doing other peoples job for them. Why can't the minister himself apologise?, haba!!!!!!!
NONSENSE 10 years ago

luta bonka bumbo claat

luta bonka bumbo claat
dan 10 years ago

what a dick head of a president; disgraceful. The minister should rather apologise to the president or be sacked; not the other way round.

what a dick head of a president; disgraceful. The minister should rather apologise to the president or be sacked; not the other way round.
Kwame Ham 10 years ago

Can’t the Power Minister apologize himself for his gaffe? Is the President the spokesman for the Power Minister?

Can’t the Power Minister apologize himself for his gaffe? Is the President the spokesman for the Power Minister?
james 10 years ago

Wow I'm really touched

Wow I'm really touched
SON OF NDC 10 years ago

LORDINA MAHAMA DOES NOT TRUST HIS USELESS DEAD GOAT ATOPAHENE MAHAM BECAUSE OF HIS UNCOUNTABLE ASHAWO CHILDREN. SO WHO ARE U asiedu nkatia MAN WOMAN hahahahahaahahahahaha

LORDINA MAHAMA DOES NOT TRUST HIS USELESS DEAD GOAT ATOPAHENE MAHAM BECAUSE OF HIS UNCOUNTABLE ASHAWO CHILDREN. SO WHO ARE U asiedu nkatia MAN WOMAN hahahahahaahahahahaha
MINGLE 10 years ago

You have been spite

You have been spite
DON NEXT 10 years ago

Mahama is behaving like someone who said thank u after he had been insulted in the face.apologising for someone who made u look stupid aaaa dis is childish n unprofessional

Mahama is behaving like someone who said thank u after he had been insulted in the face.apologising for someone who made u look stupid aaaa dis is childish n unprofessional
don 10 years ago

Are u his spokes person?

Are u his spokes person?
duke 10 years ago

THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF GHANA HAS TO STOOP LOW TO APOLOGISE FOR HIS MINISTER? THIS IS UNHEARD OF. WHO IS THE LEADER AND WHO IS THE FOLLOWER HERE? TTTTWWWEEEEEAAAAA! WHAT A BUFOON WE HAVE FOR PRESIDENT - A REAL BALON ...
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THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF GHANA HAS TO STOOP LOW TO APOLOGISE FOR HIS MINISTER? THIS IS UNHEARD OF. WHO IS THE LEADER AND WHO IS THE FOLLOWER HERE? TTTTWWWEEEEEAAAAA! WHAT A BUFOON WE HAVE FOR PRESIDENT - A REAL BALONEY PRESIDENT.
Bugli 10 years ago

A mark of a good leader

A mark of a good leader
Namo Aley 10 years ago

The bunch of fools flocks together you are the same.

The bunch of fools flocks together you are the same.
Plasma Kote 10 years ago

Please do not cover for his incompetence, the minister must apologize for his remarks.

Please do not cover for his incompetence, the minister must apologize for his remarks.
APPIAH 10 years ago

if he cant do the work sack him ooo tom

if he cant do the work sack him ooo tom
Togbe 10 years ago

This weakness is what is derailing the progress of Africa. Running state like family business.

This weakness is what is derailing the progress of Africa. Running state like family business.
Isaac London 10 years ago

What a leader.Instead of firing the Minister for disrespecting you as president you are rather apologising on his behalf. Mahama doesn't know who he is to Ghanaians. Mumu President. No wonder Ghana is like this.

What a leader.Instead of firing the Minister for disrespecting you as president you are rather apologising on his behalf. Mahama doesn't know who he is to Ghanaians. Mumu President. No wonder Ghana is like this.
NPP KWASEAFUO PARTY. NPP JIMIFUO KUO 10 years ago

The president did the right thing but I wished he would have fired the minister as well. Why am I saying so? Every minister or appointee is the president's representative. He or she is supposed to stand-in for the president a ...
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The president did the right thing but I wished he would have fired the minister as well. Why am I saying so? Every minister or appointee is the president's representative. He or she is supposed to stand-in for the president and run things. If an appointee doesn't know this, he or she does need not be in office.

The kind of politics that we practice in Africa doesn't make accountability effective.
john mahama 10 years ago

these are dogs.

these are dogs.
OBOATANTO 10 years ago

YOU ARE SIMPLY NOT EFFICIENT. GO AWAY WITH YOUR HORRIBLE MINISTERS.

YOU ARE SIMPLY NOT EFFICIENT. GO AWAY WITH YOUR HORRIBLE MINISTERS.
Papa Yaw 10 years ago

No

No
The media 10 years ago

Stop to publish this on GhanaWeb comment immediately.

Stop to publish this on GhanaWeb comment immediately.
kwesi aniki 10 years ago

that was very irresponsible from the power minister he should keep in mind that he is serving the nation he should rather apologize to Ghanaians and the president

that was very irresponsible from the power minister he should keep in mind that he is serving the nation he should rather apologize to Ghanaians and the president
Man Ghana 10 years ago

I don't blame you cus they say show me ur frnd n let me show u m character no wonder u r apologizing on his behalf cus both of u show d same manners fuck ur dirty ass mahama d thief.

I don't blame you cus they say show me ur frnd n let me show u m character no wonder u r apologizing on his behalf cus both of u show d same manners fuck ur dirty ass mahama d thief.
Kwamina Kwabina 10 years ago

Sisi of a president apologies for his power minister. You never should never have been a president of Ghana. Your presidency has everything turn upside down with many negatively all over in present Ghana. A weak president can ...
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Sisi of a president apologies for his power minister. You never should never have been a president of Ghana. Your presidency has everything turn upside down with many negatively all over in present Ghana. A weak president cannot bring his ministers in order. You you afraid of them because of cultural background. You should act powerful to bring our cultural heritage some honor. You have became president of Ghana and has not strengthen your cultural heritage but has bring many disrepute to the people of the north
Says Who 10 years ago

Did you as President of the nation make a statement that the Energy Minister will soon announce the end of the power crisis. Yes or No?

Did you as President of the nation make a statement that the Energy Minister will soon announce the end of the power crisis. Yes or No?
efo Victor 10 years ago

comic leaders, concert party bob Okala and Nkomode,
jokers, I regret the last day I voted for NDC tweaa, ve forgiven myself

comic leaders, concert party bob Okala and Nkomode,
jokers, I regret the last day I voted for NDC tweaa, ve forgiven myself
inercycl 10 years ago

Sounds like a preacherman! That is what pastors tell people when they want to touch their pockets though. It must have been "raining" cash everywhere then.! Electioneering, a la NDC!

Sounds like a preacherman! That is what pastors tell people when they want to touch their pockets though. It must have been "raining" cash everywhere then.! Electioneering, a la NDC!
koo 10 years ago

No one has respect for Ghanaians in mahama led ndc administration ,the first one was twaaaa DCE and this one too

No one has respect for Ghanaians in mahama led ndc administration ,the first one was twaaaa DCE and this one too
kay 10 years ago

Ahhhhh! Mr. President you should rather apologize to the good people of ghana. For having some patience for you and your minister. God,listen to our prayer of petition,Lord,rescue us for the ask of your own honour.

Ahhhhh! Mr. President you should rather apologize to the good people of ghana. For having some patience for you and your minister. God,listen to our prayer of petition,Lord,rescue us for the ask of your own honour.
Antiochus - London 10 years ago

Mr do little dead goat Mahama, apology is not enough, be bold and fire him. If that idiot has no respect for you, why should you try to clean up his mess. You are incompetent and too soft.

Mr do little dead goat Mahama, apology is not enough, be bold and fire him. If that idiot has no respect for you, why should you try to clean up his mess. You are incompetent and too soft.
NICK AMARTEFIO 10 years ago

why cant the minister apologize himself

why cant the minister apologize himself
kwaku 10 years ago

Is the president now the spokes person for the minister?

Is the president now the spokes person for the minister?
Nkwantabisa, Italy. 10 years ago

Mahama and NDC have exhausted, they don't know what to do about the economy and dumsor, Wapim paa, Ghanaians should get rid of them. Both Mahama and his NDC.

Mahama and NDC have exhausted, they don't know what to do about the economy and dumsor, Wapim paa, Ghanaians should get rid of them. Both Mahama and his NDC.
Nkwantabisa, Italy. 10 years ago

A FORM OF GOVERNMENT IN WHICH WORST PERSONS ARE IN POWER . GHANA IS NOW A KAKISTOCRATIC COUNTY.

A FORM OF GOVERNMENT IN WHICH WORST PERSONS ARE IN POWER . GHANA IS NOW A KAKISTOCRATIC COUNTY.
jato bibio 10 years ago

REFUSE THE CASE AND APOLOGISE LATER

REFUSE THE CASE AND APOLOGISE LATER
Yapo 10 years ago

This your president koraa, is he correct up there? I don't understand him!

This your president koraa, is he correct up there? I don't understand him!
ERICUS. 10 years ago

Yea, how can the President apologized to the midie ?. The minister in his comment shew no respect to you the President. You should have push him out of his office or ask for his apology. As for one, I am disappointed in the ...
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Yea, how can the President apologized to the midie ?. The minister in his comment shew no respect to you the President. You should have push him out of his office or ask for his apology. As for one, I am disappointed in the President or maybe there is a secret
Sam 10 years ago

If the power has wrongly spoken why should the President plead on his behalf.The minister is matured enough to render his own personal apology if he has realised his mistakes and his uncivilly responses. Politics is tarnishin ...
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If the power has wrongly spoken why should the President plead on his behalf.The minister is matured enough to render his own personal apology if he has realised his mistakes and his uncivilly responses. Politics is tarnishing the good image of Ghana. First it was hardly to find a person insulting the one who is older than him.If the President fails to instill discipline and respect into our societies by punishing culprits Ghana will loose her great respect
Sam 10 years ago

If the behaviour of Ghanaians clearly show that they are still babies or infants in politics If you read Ghana politics all that you find is insults.First it was very hard to find in a Ghanaian culture a person insulting an e ...
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If the behaviour of Ghanaians clearly show that they are still babies or infants in politics If you read Ghana politics all that you find is insults.First it was very hard to find in a Ghanaian culture a person insulting an elderly person but now politics and democracy have destroyed the barriers of disciplines and respects in our communities. We must give respect to our elders so that we can live longer.Insults cannot solve the problems of the country what is important is to speak up your mind to effect a change in government. We should not be party -like we should not cast our vote for a party which do not have the interest of the nation at stake.Ghana is for us all if things go right we all will enjoy.Any party which is not able to solve common problems of the nation must be voted out.If NDC government for the past 6 years has not been able to solve some pressing problems what do you expect for another 4years .A word to a wise Ghanaian is enough
Nana Antwi 10 years ago

Forget about the Power Minister, he is usually well composed so we know he lost his temper on a crisis that has tested him sorely. It is Stan Dogbe the media is worried about. Give us his head or neck on the chopping board an ...
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Forget about the Power Minister, he is usually well composed so we know he lost his temper on a crisis that has tested him sorely. It is Stan Dogbe the media is worried about. Give us his head or neck on the chopping board and stop the diversion
Nana Antwi 10 years ago

Get it. President is courting the Minister because the real problem is that people "unknown" to the Minister are taking on the money decisions and contracts on the blind side of the Minister he flared up because the are chopp ...
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Get it. President is courting the Minister because the real problem is that people "unknown" to the Minister are taking on the money decisions and contracts on the blind side of the Minister he flared up because the are chopping and want to make him the fall guy. He who chops must also take responsibility to deliver the power
KK 10 years ago

Apologising doesn't answer the question in context so Kojo Mahama simply answer the question.I think one of you should be able to answer Ghanaians

Apologising doesn't answer the question in context so Kojo Mahama simply answer the question.I think one of you should be able to answer Ghanaians
Hard Listeners 10 years ago

Who should be doing the apology, the president or the the offender which is the power minister? Certainly shows how weak our president is and could actually admit he is a failure but then failures are repeated so we should vo ...
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Who should be doing the apology, the president or the the offender which is the power minister? Certainly shows how weak our president is and could actually admit he is a failure but then failures are repeated so we should vote for him again. What an analogy!
ADAMU ADAMBILA RAFIQ 10 years ago

The apology "on behalf" is a symbol of a disrespected President among his working team. How could he apologize for a Minister who disrespected his person and office. Mahama, you have lost everything.

The apology "on behalf" is a symbol of a disrespected President among his working team. How could he apologize for a Minister who disrespected his person and office. Mahama, you have lost everything.

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