Water shortage: Obo residents drink from gutter

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Efo 9 years ago

Better Ghana indeed, NDC green book, infrastructures and preaching government investing in people.

Better Ghana indeed, NDC green book, infrastructures and preaching government investing in people.
Nana Nketiah 9 years ago

My friend, don't you see all NDC has been doing for their cohorts? Sanitary pads for some NDC school Girls? Guinea Fowls that are capable of FLYING!!!, School Buildings that exist only on Computer Photo shops???
Well, on the ...
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My friend, don't you see all NDC has been doing for their cohorts? Sanitary pads for some NDC school Girls? Guinea Fowls that are capable of FLYING!!!, School Buildings that exist only on Computer Photo shops???
Well, on the water front, the Miniter, and some Bosses are all driving the latest Models TOYOTA Vehicles, and some Chiefs have already received packets of Matches to guarantee a "ONE-TOUCH WIN" for NDC
Douglas. Bristol-UK°` 9 years ago

next time ignore ugly Akufo-Addo and vote mahama

next time ignore ugly Akufo-Addo and vote mahama
ODIKRO 9 years ago

I AM ODIKRO. THEY ARE NOT DIGGING BECAUSE I FORGOT TO TELL THEM TO. I DONT NEED WATER SINCE AS A NORTHENERI DONT WASH. BY THE WAY HOW MANY CCLEANING JOBS IS DOUGLAS DOING IN BRISTOL

I AM ODIKRO. THEY ARE NOT DIGGING BECAUSE I FORGOT TO TELL THEM TO. I DONT NEED WATER SINCE AS A NORTHENERI DONT WASH. BY THE WAY HOW MANY CCLEANING JOBS IS DOUGLAS DOING IN BRISTOL
CITIZEN ONE 9 years ago

Only an animal will drink safely from a polluted water body. Please just don't contract new diseases and bring it to the capital. Everything government government. People chose to live in remote places and primitive condition ...
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Only an animal will drink safely from a polluted water body. Please just don't contract new diseases and bring it to the capital. Everything government government. People chose to live in remote places and primitive conditions, then they turn around to blame their personal responsibility on government.

Do they pay taxes? Why should government connect potable water to those ungrateful communities?
Kwame kumnipah 9 years ago

What are you talking about? Do we have water pollution laws in Ghana? If yes, is our EPA able to enforce our water pollution laws.

What are you talking about? Do we have water pollution laws in Ghana? If yes, is our EPA able to enforce our water pollution laws.
Nana Nketiah 9 years ago

What is preventing the young men there from drilling a well?

How many feet or meters deep would they have dug by now, since December? Had it been rumours of Gold deposits, I bet they would have been digging with all energy ...
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What is preventing the young men there from drilling a well?

How many feet or meters deep would they have dug by now, since December? Had it been rumours of Gold deposits, I bet they would have been digging with all energy, but, sadly, it is for "mere" water. Good argument:
"And Why Should I Go And Dig A Well For That 'Stupid woman and her children' To Go And Fetch The Water For Free"

Do Kwahu people need me to tell them this, before they act positively in their own interest?
Kofi Jata 9 years ago

Nana Nketiah, do you happen to know where Obo Kwahu is situated. Please check and not it is located on the hills

Nana Nketiah, do you happen to know where Obo Kwahu is situated. Please check and not it is located on the hills
WhyMyFriend 9 years ago

He is suggesting that they they breaks the hilly rocks with their hoes and pick axes

Kofi,
The foot soldiers can talk. Most of them have graduate degrees, have never created or run businesses or balanced cheques before an ...
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He is suggesting that they they breaks the hilly rocks with their hoes and pick axes

Kofi,
The foot soldiers can talk. Most of them have graduate degrees, have never created or run businesses or balanced cheques before and are excellent with theoretical suggestions that cannot be implemented

That is why only 20% of the NDC manifesto has been implemented despite receiving 200B cedis in tax revenues, not to even mention about the billions in loans

iIncompetence defined for you
CITIZEN ONE 9 years ago

and without the aid of government, they will turn it into a paradise. Lazy ass chimps we are!

and without the aid of government, they will turn it into a paradise. Lazy ass chimps we are!

Unfortunate comments 9 years ago

Shocked that the DCE is not even aware of or on top of the water situation in his district. Ei, Ghana. Why re people put in official positions? To solve community problems or loot state funds?

Shocked that the DCE is not even aware of or on top of the water situation in his district. Ei, Ghana. Why re people put in official positions? To solve community problems or loot state funds?
anna 9 years ago

so no water why is the ndc preaching abt water overflow on radios liars and theives

so no water why is the ndc preaching abt water overflow on radios liars and theives
Deet 9 years ago

Stop all these mental deals with Ameri and use money to get water to them

Stop all these mental deals with Ameri and use money to get water to them
ISSA ABONGO 9 years ago

GHANA IS UNDER A CURSE BECAUSE OF THE NDC PARTY IN POWER. PROVERBS CHAPTER 6:16-19(16 There are six things the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to him: 17 haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, 18 ...
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GHANA IS UNDER A CURSE BECAUSE OF THE NDC PARTY IN POWER. PROVERBS CHAPTER 6:16-19(16 There are six things the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to him: 17 haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, 18 a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil, 19 a false witness who pours out lies and a person who stirs up conflict in the community.) DESCRIBES WHAT THE NDC DOES AND WHICH HAS BROUGHT A CURSE TO GHANA.
NPP KWASEAFUO PARTY.NPP JIMIFUO KUO 9 years ago

If your NPP had provided the people of Obo Kwawu with water, they wouldn't be drinking from the gutter.

Your NPP's Otitaa Otabil says government has no role to play in a nation's development. He claimed government is suff ...
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If your NPP had provided the people of Obo Kwawu with water, they wouldn't be drinking from the gutter.

Your NPP's Otitaa Otabil says government has no role to play in a nation's development. He claimed government is suffocating and has stymied the growth of the nation. Should we tell the people of Obo Kwawu to go and see Otitaa Otabil for water? Whose responsibility is it to make sure that the people get clean and potable drinking water?
kk 9 years ago

so common English u couldnt understand??? oooohhh ndc go learn english so dat nxt time u understand otabil better

so common English u couldnt understand??? oooohhh ndc go learn english so dat nxt time u understand otabil better
NPP KWASEAFUO PARTY.NPP JIMIFUO KUO 9 years ago

Who in your fucking family understands the English language better than I do? Do you observe something about your style of writing? Fucking fool. Go back to school and learn how to write. I can lecture your whole fucking fami ...
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Who in your fucking family understands the English language better than I do? Do you observe something about your style of writing? Fucking fool. Go back to school and learn how to write. I can lecture your whole fucking family on how to write good english.

But for dummies like you, Otitaa Otabil will have no flock to cheat.
Jake 9 years ago

Why not use level of gravel and charcoal to sieve gutter water into a drinkable one but boil it first.

Why not use level of gravel and charcoal to sieve gutter water into a drinkable one but boil it first.
Dannison 9 years ago

hahaha
sometimes I think about this, when issues like these once arise, critics would quickly come in but my concern is this, the same issue has been there since 2000 and NPP did nothing to curb this, but now they vociferou ...
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hahaha
sometimes I think about this, when issues like these once arise, critics would quickly come in but my concern is this, the same issue has been there since 2000 and NPP did nothing to curb this, but now they vociferously shouting their jabberwocky at the NDC. if we don't change our uncouth behaviors as Ghanaians we will all continue to suffer from our own unfaithfulness till we all perish one day. Politics should be the last priority in governance no matter what.
Ibrahim... 9 years ago

There is a developing curse on Ghana now if people have taking note of that.... Since December there has not been rain in Ghana nd this is a clear sign of Gif punishing Ghana. And if mahama wins this coming election, gh will ...
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There is a developing curse on Ghana now if people have taking note of that.... Since December there has not been rain in Ghana nd this is a clear sign of Gif punishing Ghana. And if mahama wins this coming election, gh will be very terible to live

E. T. Mensah 9 years ago

The results of incompetent Mahama and his better Ghana agenda!

The results of incompetent Mahama and his better Ghana agenda!
CORNEY 9 years ago

You both don't use your brain very well,was NDC in power 12 years ago,why your NPP didn't solve that problem about 4 years before they left office in a place considered their stronghold,are you that dumb to blame everything ...
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You both don't use your brain very well,was NDC in power 12 years ago,why your NPP didn't solve that problem about 4 years before they left office in a place considered their stronghold,are you that dumb to blame everything on the NDC including your dumbness?
kk 9 years ago

u re very stupid to insult.if npp couldnt do it does it mean ndc cant continue? ???? wat was their reason for coming into power???? fool

u re very stupid to insult.if npp couldnt do it does it mean ndc cant continue? ???? wat was their reason for coming into power???? fool
Mr.Truth 9 years ago

Please tell Dr Omane Boamah or call him for help.

Please tell Dr Omane Boamah or call him for help.
efo 9 years ago

And yet you insult M Otabil. Time will tell.

And yet you insult M Otabil. Time will tell.
efo 9 years ago

Thanks for educating me. I take urs seriously. Useful lesson. Thanks. But Ghanaians can't change. It's sweet.

Thanks for educating me. I take urs seriously. Useful lesson. Thanks. But Ghanaians can't change. It's sweet.
PRINCEWILLY@YMAIL.COM 9 years ago

An Arab diplomat visiting the U.S. for the first time was being wined and dined by the State Department. The Grand Emir was unused to the salt in American foods (french fries, cheeses, salami, anchovies etc.) and was constant ...
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An Arab diplomat visiting the U.S. for the first time was being wined and dined by the State Department. The Grand Emir was unused to the salt in American foods (french fries, cheeses, salami, anchovies etc.) and was constantly sending his manservant Abdul to fetch him a glass of water. Time and again, Abdul would scamper off and return with a glass of water, but then came the time when he returned empty-handed. Abdul, you son of an ugly camel, where is my water? demanded the Grand Emir. A thousand pardons, O Illustrious One, stammered the wretched Abdul, white man sit on well.
NPP KWASEAFUO PARTY.NPP JIMIFUO KUO 9 years ago

Where is that Otitaa Otabil?

These are the problems that confront our country and when government does its best to provide our people with the basic amenities that they need, NPP's Otitaa Otabil tells them those things ar ...
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Where is that Otitaa Otabil?

These are the problems that confront our country and when government does its best to provide our people with the basic amenities that they need, NPP's Otitaa Otabil tells them those things are nothing and they must be ungrateful and unappreciative.

So let's tell NPP's Otitaa Otabil that if his NPP had provided the people of Obo Kwawu with water, they wouldn't be drinking water from the gutter and when the NDC government goes in there to help provide them with clean drinking water, he (Otabil) must not insult the intelligence of the people of Obo Kwawu by saying that what they have been provided with is doesn't make any meaningful difference in their lives.

NPP's Otitaa Otabil, water, roads, and electricity are needed to develop a nation. Why do you hate the provision of these things to poor Ghanaians? You fear the NDC will retain power by helping the people? If not, then what is it? Stupidity or Cynicism? Which of them?
WhyMyFriend 9 years ago

Obviously misunderstood what the venerable Mensa Otabil was saying
Your gibberish of reasoning does not need a response

Obviously misunderstood what the venerable Mensa Otabil was saying
Your gibberish of reasoning does not need a response
NPP KWASEAFUO PARTY.NPP JIMIFUO KUO 9 years ago

Hey plankton, why write a word then? You can respond after you're done fucking your prostitute mother. Aboaaa! A dog and a rat like you.

Ingrate, it was your NPP Otitaa Otabil who said government is suffocating and that ...
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Hey plankton, why write a word then? You can respond after you're done fucking your prostitute mother. Aboaaa! A dog and a rat like you.

Ingrate, it was your NPP Otitaa Otabil who said government is suffocating and that the provision of water, roads, and electricity should not be appreciated. He should provide the people of Obo Kwaku with clean drinking water. That will stop them from drinking water from the gutter.

A dummy, a fool, and a plankton like you.

No Mercy 9 years ago

Mahamas time.so many people die in Ghana. Lack of everything.Thief to became President. Very Bad. God will ask you

Mahamas time.so many people die in Ghana. Lack of everything.Thief to became President. Very Bad. God will ask you
kk 9 years ago

Why re ndc sooo liers lyk dat???De dce knew water has not flow through their taps for de past 12yrs bt bcos of his appointment he will lie.

Why re ndc sooo liers lyk dat???De dce knew water has not flow through their taps for de past 12yrs bt bcos of his appointment he will lie.
KWASI IN EUROPE 9 years ago

So what are the students of Kwahu Ridge Senoir High school drinking? God forbid. In the 80s there was water shortage but not to this extent.

So what are the students of Kwahu Ridge Senoir High school drinking? God forbid. In the 80s there was water shortage but not to this extent.
abba 9 years ago

MAHAMA LED NDC SHOULD BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE BECAUSE HE BROUGHT THE CHINESE TO EXPLOIT OUR GOLD AND DESTROY OUR LAND AND OUR WATERS.

MAHAMA LED NDC SHOULD BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE BECAUSE HE BROUGHT THE CHINESE TO EXPLOIT OUR GOLD AND DESTROY OUR LAND AND OUR WATERS.
NPP KWASEAFUO PARTY.NPP JIMIFUO KUO 9 years ago

NPP and Otitaa Otabil failed to provide the people of Obo Kwawu with drinking water.

Otitaa Otabil says the people should not appreciate the provision of water, roads,and electricity so what should Mahama do now? Ignore t ...
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NPP and Otitaa Otabil failed to provide the people of Obo Kwawu with drinking water.

Otitaa Otabil says the people should not appreciate the provision of water, roads,and electricity so what should Mahama do now? Ignore the plight of the people or ignore Otitaa Otabil's nonsense and help these folks? I will prefer that Mahama ignores Otitaa Otabil's ignorance and help them.
KKBK 9 years ago

When chiefs are involved in galamsey this is what happens. People of Obo should pray so that the rains comes early.

When chiefs are involved in galamsey this is what happens. People of Obo should pray so that the rains comes early.
witch hunter 9 years ago

Kwahu people are stinky rich why can't they help their people?My people can help the situation don't disgrace yourselves please help

Kwahu people are stinky rich why can't they help their people?My people can help the situation don't disgrace yourselves please help
NANA USA 9 years ago

Leave these Kwahus alone a lot of them are billionaires whatever and l don't see what they are waiting for.Even one person can do the whole ridge with water but they sitting on the fence.The Kwahuman association of NA took mo ...
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Leave these Kwahus alone a lot of them are billionaires whatever and l don't see what they are waiting for.Even one person can do the whole ridge with water but they sitting on the fence.The Kwahuman association of NA took money from its members here in America purposely for the water project and still what is going on,The association shd answer this question
amoah w. 9 years ago

were you expecting the money to be used for water projects?

next time they hold one of the silly convention, take a good look at the women`s arms and the men`s belly and get your answers.

were you expecting the money to be used for water projects?

next time they hold one of the silly convention, take a good look at the women`s arms and the men`s belly and get your answers.
NANA USA 9 years ago

Yes bcos they took the money for that purpose and shd use it for that

Yes bcos they took the money for that purpose and shd use it for that
NANA USA 9 years ago

Kwahus prefer developing Accra than their own town simply bcos they say they land at Accra when from America.What a fucking sense is this?The Kwahus here in America shd think that home is home get on deck to develop your own ...
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Kwahus prefer developing Accra than their own town simply bcos they say they land at Accra when from America.What a fucking sense is this?The Kwahus here in America shd think that home is home get on deck to develop your own town.dnt know what they thinking of their brethens back home
amoah w. 9 years ago

evn thought i do not believe in this buulsh..news, but in case it's true, i can only say.

it suit them !

you people spends millions of money on unnecessary activities instead of investing in vital things.

evn thought i do not believe in this buulsh..news, but in case it's true, i can only say.

it suit them !

you people spends millions of money on unnecessary activities instead of investing in vital things.
C/C 9 years ago

tHIS is pure political nonsense.They never vote ndc so to hell with them The government would user their tax monies to help volta region...

Besides The Kwahu plateau is right next to AFRAM RIVER next to the VOLTA....w ...
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tHIS is pure political nonsense.They never vote ndc so to hell with them The government would user their tax monies to help volta region...

Besides The Kwahu plateau is right next to AFRAM RIVER next to the VOLTA....why cant fooliosh mahmam dream well ??
NANA USA 9 years ago

Afterall when NPP was in power and the whole Kwahu voted for them what development could NPP offered they shd change their minds that nothing good will come from NPP

Afterall when NPP was in power and the whole Kwahu voted for them what development could NPP offered they shd change their minds that nothing good will come from NPP
amoah w. 9 years ago

maybe we dont need to wait for any political party to come and help with our water problem.

we should rather prioritize our resources.
we have the money they say(at least that is the rumours and i believe so) when i see ...
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maybe we dont need to wait for any political party to come and help with our water problem.

we should rather prioritize our resources.
we have the money they say(at least that is the rumours and i believe so) when i see all those fancy houses at Obo.

If we put heavy taxes on funeral we can build 10 boreholes in different section of the town, i am sure "there will be water"
GBC1 9 years ago

Folks, I remember the same location thus girls are standing, Jan, Feb , March is very difficult to find water at Obo when I was growing up, No Government has help kwahu-ridge since Kwame Nkrumah brought electricity to the are ...
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Folks, I remember the same location thus girls are standing, Jan, Feb , March is very difficult to find water at Obo when I was growing up, No Government has help kwahu-ridge since Kwame Nkrumah brought electricity to the area, and Afram River is just miles away, dabea Ghana
amoah w. 9 years ago

have you any idea how many billions of cedis do we spends on funerals and all the other unnecessary wake keepings?..

Obo is one of the most beautiful cities up the mountains.

Fancy house and NO water?

tell them to ...
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have you any idea how many billions of cedis do we spends on funerals and all the other unnecessary wake keepings?..

Obo is one of the most beautiful cities up the mountains.

Fancy house and NO water?

tell them to build boreholes to supply water for the people.
Afie 9 years ago

And millions are wasted to re-brand a loser's photo on buses.

And millions are wasted to re-brand a loser's photo on buses.
Nana Nigeria 9 years ago

Good for you . Next time vote wisely you retards.

Good for you . Next time vote wisely you retards.
C/C 9 years ago

What nonsens when Ghanins do not have water you divert volta to help TOGOLAND????

What nonsens when Ghanins do not have water you divert volta to help TOGOLAND????
We have a stupid President 9 years ago

Do noting Mahama

Do noting Mahama
NANA USA 9 years ago

Kwahus shd vote for a better party for developments no water but water is life.they also stop weeding along the banks of rivers and streams is now time for assembly members and the mp's to to start afforestation along rivers ...
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Kwahus shd vote for a better party for developments no water but water is life.they also stop weeding along the banks of rivers and streams is now time for assembly members and the mp's to to start afforestation along rivers streams more specifically the Asuboni stream to help preserve the waters What at all have been the work of these Kwahu mp's?
We have a stupid President 9 years ago

Useless-President

Useless-President
Kofi Totobi Kwakye 9 years ago

They deserve to suffer, just imagine if the gov suddenly wakes up and drill one borehole to provide drinking water, they will forged all the other factors and vote to keep the incompetent people in charge of affairs.

They deserve to suffer, just imagine if the gov suddenly wakes up and drill one borehole to provide drinking water, they will forged all the other factors and vote to keep the incompetent people in charge of affairs.
Nana 9 years ago

Even, common water they can not afford for their people. What kind of leaders are these people? 60 years of independence people can not afford water to drink. oh Africa

Even, common water they can not afford for their people. What kind of leaders are these people? 60 years of independence people can not afford water to drink. oh Africa
GBEADESE 9 years ago

THEN THERE ARE NOT GHANAIANS. NPP IS TRYING TO FIND THE ALL DIE BE ON BOARD. AND THAT WILL NOT WORK

THEN THERE ARE NOT GHANAIANS. NPP IS TRYING TO FIND THE ALL DIE BE ON BOARD. AND THAT WILL NOT WORK
pk 9 years ago

The more reason government should tackle the water situation. Ambitious agenda of 100% access to water by end of 2016.

The more reason government should tackle the water situation. Ambitious agenda of 100% access to water by end of 2016.
Backward never! 9 years ago

How can this be happening in our country?? What wicked and selfish leadership we have?? We are, to all intents and purposes, a failed nation!!

Shame on our President!!

How can this be happening in our country?? What wicked and selfish leadership we have?? We are, to all intents and purposes, a failed nation!!

Shame on our President!!
pk 9 years ago

Water for All by end of 2016, not 2025.

Water for All by end of 2016, not 2025.
joseph 9 years ago

Why

Why
Mensch sly 9 years ago

It serves them right. Before entering Obo there is huge signboard that states welcome to the stronghold of NPP.am surprised NPp did nothing for them. Hahaha fools . They were the same group of people who reduce prices of spar ...
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It serves them right. Before entering Obo there is huge signboard that states welcome to the stronghold of NPP.am surprised NPp did nothing for them. Hahaha fools . They were the same group of people who reduce prices of spare parts when NPp came to power
sam Oduro 9 years ago

We solution not insult because water is life

We solution not insult because water is life
Adamu 9 years ago

Citizens are drinking from gutters with contaminated maggots and mahama had the audacity in mocking "Kuffuo gallon" in his campaign. Ghana need humongous change. mahama/NDC must look for exit.

Citizens are drinking from gutters with contaminated maggots and mahama had the audacity in mocking "Kuffuo gallon" in his campaign. Ghana need humongous change. mahama/NDC must look for exit.
TL 9 years ago

Please let the waters of Mother Ghana flow. Don't let the Gitmos drink our body fluids. Fulani swim for hours while Moslims bomb the markets.

Please let the waters of Mother Ghana flow. Don't let the Gitmos drink our body fluids. Fulani swim for hours while Moslims bomb the markets.
kay. 9 years ago

This is the kind of ugly reportage I detest. If you have chanced on the opportunity to visit Obo you will marvel. This story is bogus. I personally live in kwahu, AVRL supplies water to the environs. Cock and bull story.

This is the kind of ugly reportage I detest. If you have chanced on the opportunity to visit Obo you will marvel. This story is bogus. I personally live in kwahu, AVRL supplies water to the environs. Cock and bull story.
Adomakoh Froboo 9 years ago

Such a beautiful town. It's beauty resembles an Italian coastal town

Such a beautiful town. It's beauty resembles an Italian coastal town

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