Mahama explains why ISD director was sacked

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AGBESI KWESI 9 years ago

IS MAHAMA A USELESS COMMUNICATOR?
If Mahama - who prides himself to be a fine communicator - cannot handle simple communication issues in his office, how can he have the brains to handle the nation's economy? No wonder our e ...
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IS MAHAMA A USELESS COMMUNICATOR?
If Mahama - who prides himself to be a fine communicator - cannot handle simple communication issues in his office, how can he have the brains to handle the nation's economy? No wonder our economy is retrogressing under Prez Mahahahaha who has become a loughing stock on the international scene with so many scandals including the lifting of raw cash to Brazil and disgracing himself before ECOWAS leaders..
Johnny 9 years ago

Who is a good communicator and what makes John Mahama one?Jesus Christ was a good communicator & his speech inspires his followers,Nelson Mandela & Osagyefo did the same.Does Mahama's speech inspires his ministers?

Who is a good communicator and what makes John Mahama one?Jesus Christ was a good communicator & his speech inspires his followers,Nelson Mandela & Osagyefo did the same.Does Mahama's speech inspires his ministers?
insight to the bone 9 years ago

Who actually wrote the document and in reality they are just using this man as the scapegoat as he is the first Akan they can hang easily

Who actually wrote the document and in reality they are just using this man as the scapegoat as he is the first Akan they can hang easily
OLD SOLDIER 9 years ago

Author:-dk...
thieving and incompetent jdm and his ndc cohorts are looting from left, right and center with the hope to buy the conscience of vulnerable Ghanaians. I thank God that nobody can buy my conscience because I AM A ...
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Author:-dk...
thieving and incompetent jdm and his ndc cohorts are looting from left, right and center with the hope to buy the conscience of vulnerable Ghanaians. I thank God that nobody can buy my conscience because I AM A HUMAN BEING
Manny 9 years ago

You can't even spell "laughing* correctly and yet you call Mahama useless. What about the one who wrote"Tsikata Vrs The President" who on top of all his "cruways" gave himself away? Only his father will issue him a Law Certif ...
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You can't even spell "laughing* correctly and yet you call Mahama useless. What about the one who wrote"Tsikata Vrs The President" who on top of all his "cruways" gave himself away? Only his father will issue him a Law Certificate. Swingle!
AGBESI KWESI 9 years ago

That of Mahama cannot be forgiven since he has been in that sector for long yet he is not learning.

That of Mahama cannot be forgiven since he has been in that sector for long yet he is not learning.
United Ghana 9 years ago

What he should have been communicating in the Interview is, which company printed the brochure & who recommended them. Also, which presidential staffers were involved & what their role was in this disgrace.

What he should have been communicating in the Interview is, which company printed the brochure & who recommended them. Also, which presidential staffers were involved & what their role was in this disgrace.
DAVE 9 years ago

The President of this country is highly ahead of issues. he knows who was solely responsible for the gaffe and has acted in the good faith of the country by firing the ISD boss. this not what our focus should be on, our focu ...
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The President of this country is highly ahead of issues. he knows who was solely responsible for the gaffe and has acted in the good faith of the country by firing the ISD boss. this not what our focus should be on, our focus should be on what the President is doing to continue transforming the country. so far, he has one major unprecedented achievement and that is fixing the energy crisis situation.
Frank 9 years ago

Be a little bit diplomatic for choice of words. Instead of "sacked", "relieved from his post" will be appropriate. Being nasty in an expression is not what God wants from us. Thank you.

Be a little bit diplomatic for choice of words. Instead of "sacked", "relieved from his post" will be appropriate. Being nasty in an expression is not what God wants from us. Thank you.
Kofi 9 years ago

You need to be prosecuted for forgery

You need to be prosecuted for forgery

Amen 9 years ago

Stop using paper. Go digital, wassup etc. it is cheaper and safer.

Stop using paper. Go digital, wassup etc. it is cheaper and safer.
CORNEY 9 years ago

What are you talking about,are you okay,do you know anywhere that they do digital brochure and distribute to people,how will they do that in an event like that,ask everybody including those they don't know are coming to provi ...
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What are you talking about,are you okay,do you know anywhere that they do digital brochure and distribute to people,how will they do that in an event like that,ask everybody including those they don't know are coming to provide their telephone numbers,what a dumb comment,how ignorant can you be,do you know what a brochure is in the first place?
Soomui 9 years ago

But you this Corney at all, why do you always oppose anything that smacks of progress and why must you always remind us all that you are just a common fool?

Are you sure that a digitalized brochure is impossible or imprac ...
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But you this Corney at all, why do you always oppose anything that smacks of progress and why must you always remind us all that you are just a common fool?

Are you sure that a digitalized brochure is impossible or impracticable? Anyway, sorry, for a moment I forgot that your mind is an NDC stunted one. You cannot think beyond your smelly nostrils.

So Corney, if you know what a brochure is, can you tell us what a brochure really is?
Mike 9 years ago

U Dont have the gut to be a president ,U ve little ideale of governace

U Dont have the gut to be a president ,U ve little ideale of governace
DAVE 9 years ago

Mahama has proven that he is the best leader in relation to governance issues.so far,choices he has made has put the country on a high pedestal. starting with education, his distribution of free made in Ghana sandals, exercis ...
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Mahama has proven that he is the best leader in relation to governance issues.so far,choices he has made has put the country on a high pedestal. starting with education, his distribution of free made in Ghana sandals, exercise books, school uniforms and awarding of scholarships to brilliant but needy pupils is slowly breaking cycles of poverty and abuse. also his promise to increase enrollment in senior high schools is on course, 123 of the 200 senior high schools he promise to build are under construction and these are all raising the quality of information.
Yaa Asantewaa 9 years ago

GOING THE BACKWAY TO TRY TO BRUSH ASIDE VITAL QUESTION ON THIS EMBARRASSMENT WILL NOT HELP THE NDC , WE NEED ANSWERS!! WHO PRINTED THE EMBARRASSM,ENT IF IT IS NOT ISD ACCORDING TO WORKERS ..SO WHO PRINTED IT ? THIOS BACKDOOR ...
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GOING THE BACKWAY TO TRY TO BRUSH ASIDE VITAL QUESTION ON THIS EMBARRASSMENT WILL NOT HELP THE NDC , WE NEED ANSWERS!! WHO PRINTED THE EMBARRASSM,ENT IF IT IS NOT ISD ACCORDING TO WORKERS ..SO WHO PRINTED IT ? THIOS BACKDOOR EXPLANATION OF WHY THE BOSS SCAPEGOAT WAS SACKED DOES NOT GIVE GHANAIANS THE ANSWERS TO THE MANY QUESTINS WE HAVE BEE ASKING AND ALSO PLAYING THE BLING AND DEAF OSTRICH NWILL NOT HERLP THE SITUATION , HOW MUCH DID THIS EMBARRASSMENT COST GHANAIANS IS ALSO WHAT WE WANT TO KNOW ... NDC SHOULD COME OUT WITH THE ANSWERS .
DAVID O 9 years ago

Did those in charge of the Ghana @ 50 celebrations come out with answers? from what the media reported, Dr.Charles Wrekko Brobbey who was in charge of the now defunct Ghana @ 50 secretariat made cash payments to supposed con ...
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Did those in charge of the Ghana @ 50 celebrations come out with answers? from what the media reported, Dr.Charles Wrekko Brobbey who was in charge of the now defunct Ghana @ 50 secretariat made cash payments to supposed contractors and service providers in polythene bags without any supporting documentation. up until nobody has answers to questions that still lingers of the minds of Ghanaians. the President did good by sacking the I.S.D boss because he himself admitted to forging documents and must face fully the full rigors of that law. N.P.P should also come out with answers
Jaguar 9 years ago

Hypocrate of the century is John Dramani Mahama.What are you doing to those at the flagstaff house where the whole mistake emanated.God is watching you.Keep it up.

Hypocrate of the century is John Dramani Mahama.What are you doing to those at the flagstaff house where the whole mistake emanated.God is watching you.Keep it up.
Ragmzo 9 years ago

Who is who on the list of US Puppets in Afrika?

Who is who on the list of US Puppets in Afrika?
Jaguar 9 years ago

And that stupid acting boss of ISD also accepted the blame.Fool

And that stupid acting boss of ISD also accepted the blame.Fool

United Ghana 9 years ago

I don't think he did it for "free" - he'll be "rewarded".

I don't think he did it for "free" - he'll be "rewarded".
Papa 9 years ago

Where did we go wrong to have this so-called communicator as President?

Where did we go wrong to have this so-called communicator as President?
KK3 9 years ago

he deserves the sacking but Mahama fumble more....

he deserves the sacking but Mahama fumble more....
KK3 9 years ago

Ah Mr. president? Either you are not serious or have no respect for yourself and Ghanaians or both. That gentleman has just been sacrificed as a scape-goat to cover up the intense incompetents surrounding you.

Ah Mr. president? Either you are not serious or have no respect for yourself and Ghanaians or both. That gentleman has just been sacrificed as a scape-goat to cover up the intense incompetents surrounding you.
Obese 9 years ago

It appears Mahama is trying to smokescreen the true reason for dismissing Mr. Arthur. We all know that the latter exhibited unprofessionalism in the execution of duty and we charge Mahama to come clear and disclose to Ghanaia ...
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It appears Mahama is trying to smokescreen the true reason for dismissing Mr. Arthur. We all know that the latter exhibited unprofessionalism in the execution of duty and we charge Mahama to come clear and disclose to Ghanaians that he ousted him because of his incompetence.
Deer 9 years ago

Who printed then who gave authorisation to print after oking the proof which is normal practice etc etc fools fools fools

Who printed then who gave authorisation to print after oking the proof which is normal practice etc etc fools fools fools
Tibaa 9 years ago

The distributor has been fired, but the producer is protected by the government. Mahama is either confused, or blind to the facts. Either way, Ghana continues to be ridiculed around the world.

The distributor has been fired, but the producer is protected by the government. Mahama is either confused, or blind to the facts. Either way, Ghana continues to be ridiculed around the world.
Odikro 9 years ago

So, John Mahama was on live Television and still failed to tell Ghanaians which company printed the brochures. And just like lifting $3 million to Brazil for $1.5 million, paid to Ibrahim Mahama, the interveiwer did not have ...
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So, John Mahama was on live Television and still failed to tell Ghanaians which company printed the brochures. And just like lifting $3 million to Brazil for $1.5 million, paid to Ibrahim Mahama, the interveiwer did not have the balls to ask? What country are we in now?
KWESI 9 years ago

THE PRESIDENT IS RIGHT,THEY ARE PAID HUGE SUMS OF MONEY WHATS IS HE DOING?

THE PRESIDENT IS RIGHT,THEY ARE PAID HUGE SUMS OF MONEY WHATS IS HE DOING?
Ghanaian 9 years ago

Mr President, the sacking of this guy should not be the end of the matter. He claims he only detected the errors after they had been printed and were ready for distribution. If he goes for this simple reason of detecting the ...
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Mr President, the sacking of this guy should not be the end of the matter. He claims he only detected the errors after they had been printed and were ready for distribution. If he goes for this simple reason of detecting the mistakes without taking any further action, what about the person who actually ordered the printing? Does it much that person never bothered to check the draft? Then that person is even worse than the sacked Mr Arthur!
Please, do not hide behind the departure of Mr Arthur, because that in itself shows a sign of incompetence. The debate must continue until the real culprits are shown the door!!

DONBOLI 9 years ago

John Mahama is telling Ghanaians he didnt see what he was supposed to be telling Ghanaians the night before.
Independence day is not the duty of ISD. Their only job is to say what the president ask them to do.
John Mahama c ...
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John Mahama is telling Ghanaians he didnt see what he was supposed to be telling Ghanaians the night before.
Independence day is not the duty of ISD. Their only job is to say what the president ask them to do.
John Mahama can not read that is why he didnt see the errors the night and day before 6 march.
Escape goat.
HAWA 9 years ago

This man is just a coward. He is afraid of this Voltarian Stan Dogbe

This man is just a coward. He is afraid of this Voltarian Stan Dogbe
Osei Bonsu Henry 9 years ago

God will continue to expose and punish criminal john mahama and his gangs of crooks. The most stupid president in the history of Ghana. Regrettable to call this idiotic man the president of a country

God will continue to expose and punish criminal john mahama and his gangs of crooks. The most stupid president in the history of Ghana. Regrettable to call this idiotic man the president of a country
YAO 9 years ago

Mahama is a man of competence who has made a pact with Ghanaians to serve in their best interest and improve their living conditions. he has beyond reasonable doubt proven to us that he is the best man to lead this country in ...
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Mahama is a man of competence who has made a pact with Ghanaians to serve in their best interest and improve their living conditions. he has beyond reasonable doubt proven to us that he is the best man to lead this country in 2016. the President in his quest to ensure that quality healthy care is delivered to Ghanaians is ensuring that work progresses steadily in the following hospitals.
250-BED REGIONAL HOSPIATAL IN KUMASI-SEWUA
60-BED DISTRICT HOSPITAL IN TEPA
60-BED DISTRICT HOSPITAL IN NKWAKWA
60-BED DISTRICT HOSPITAL IN KONONGO
110-BED MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL IN ATOMIC ACCRA
295-BED BOLGATANGA HOSPITAL IS PROGRESSING SATISFACTORILY.
John Mahama is the best man for 2016.
kotoo 9 years ago

Mr.president,did you ever explain why Martin Amidu was wrongly sacked????????????????????????

Mr.president,did you ever explain why Martin Amidu was wrongly sacked????????????????????????
Omanba 9 years ago

The man has been used as an escape goat. Those who did class four job have been set free but one who distributed it. Funny government with hopeless people. They used our money to but disgrace for us. These people should be vo ...
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The man has been used as an escape goat. Those who did class four job have been set free but one who distributed it. Funny government with hopeless people. They used our money to but disgrace for us. These people should be voted out else Ghana will see no peace.
Galbose 9 years ago

The dead goat brought in the two gitmo guys without consulting parliament. You see the precedent u have set. U are just wasting our time and resources. incompetent dead goat. U are afraid to sack Satan dogbe because he knows ...
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The dead goat brought in the two gitmo guys without consulting parliament. You see the precedent u have set. U are just wasting our time and resources. incompetent dead goat. U are afraid to sack Satan dogbe because he knows a lot of your deals. Small small girls, corruption and killings
Ritewing 9 years ago

The sacked ISD director had said in his apologetic apology, he did not have the time to proof read the draft, which his subordinate had shown to him. He pointed to some errors which he asked to be corrected. He thereafter go ...
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The sacked ISD director had said in his apologetic apology, he did not have the time to proof read the draft, which his subordinate had shown to him. He pointed to some errors which he asked to be corrected. He thereafter got the final draft which he sent to his boss ( ? ) at the Flagstaff House. This cannot be correct. The initial draft of the brochure could not have been done at the ISD. It is not likely a professional PR arm of the State, would produce a document which will be riddled which such atrocious mis representations and silly mistakes. The 'real' staff of the ISD rightly refused ownership of the grotesque brochure. The resignation of an incompetent assigned acting director should not end the matter. The whole thing is playing out as a whole bad attempt from the source of political power, to whitewash the stigma. The President and his advisors can employ the tricks that have used on the Ghanaian people all this while, to look good in spite of an embarrassing situation. But they should be reminded that the 59 Anniversary brochure is a living document. It will be resuscitated at any given time, in the nation's life, as a trophy for President Mahama and the Ndc.
Atsu 9 years ago

You have done worse than this guy and why wont you sack yourself and save Ghana.

Anyway we will sack you and NDC with our vote come November.

We know your works and ask your go!!

You have done worse than this guy and why wont you sack yourself and save Ghana.

Anyway we will sack you and NDC with our vote come November.

We know your works and ask your go!!
YAO 9 years ago

John Mahama has done a lot of works to save this country from plunging into crisis and improving the standards of living of the citizens. to this end, 50 million dollars have been disbursed to assist pharmaceutical companies ...
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John Mahama has done a lot of works to save this country from plunging into crisis and improving the standards of living of the citizens. to this end, 50 million dollars have been disbursed to assist pharmaceutical companies to produce as much medication as possible in order to make education accessible to all. over the years, 2 billion has been invested in health infrastructure, equipment and human resource and 6,000 more beds are to be be added to existing stock in hospitals by 2018. these are a few of the achievements of this competent government when it come to health.
KOFI 9 years ago

This man was obviously paid to embarrass the president.

This man was obviously paid to embarrass the president.
fuseini 9 years ago

i'm sorry jm you cannot deceive us please. put more words into his mouth but i know he is forced to take this responsibility . it is not from his will saying all this things.

i'm sorry jm you cannot deceive us please. put more words into his mouth but i know he is forced to take this responsibility . it is not from his will saying all this things.
Charlotte Osei 9 years ago

He is a scape goat. Every unfortunate.

He is a scape goat. Every unfortunate.

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