Don’t fear ‘Spy’ Bill – Speaker tells nation

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Taniba 8 years ago

Fear the unknown because you never know what he's capable of. Spy bill is an infringement of our human rights and must not be taken lightly.Ghanaians must fight tooth and nail to say NO.

Fear the unknown because you never know what he's capable of. Spy bill is an infringement of our human rights and must not be taken lightly.Ghanaians must fight tooth and nail to say NO.
OLD SOLDIER 8 years ago

Author:-Trotro Mensah.....
Everything mahama does goes with scandals. Something is wrong with this man. He needs deliverance from Obinim, something surely is not right. Independence day celebrations are happy days for all bu ...
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Author:-Trotro Mensah.....
Everything mahama does goes with scandals. Something is wrong with this man. He needs deliverance from Obinim, something surely is not right. Independence day celebrations are happy days for all but for this pepeni, always scandalous. You remember last year when he had to walk through the rains without any umbrella and lit the flames in the rain (Meanwhile NDC is umbrella) only for the flames to go off immediately? As for this year, he ceased to be the president of Ghana, and delegated to Uhuru Kenyatta. Now even Scottish parliament is snubbing you. Obinim, change to a wizard and deliver this evil man,
Taniba 8 years ago

Ghanaians will change Mahama for Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo Addo.

Ghanaians will change Mahama for Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo Addo.
Tappers 8 years ago

When these NDC idiots are out of office we will record and release all their private conversations

When these NDC idiots are out of office we will record and release all their private conversations
Kofi 8 years ago

This is a stupid statement to have come from a speaker of Ghana parliament.Silly.

This is a stupid statement to have come from a speaker of Ghana parliament.Silly.
CHAMPION 8 years ago

SUCH BILLS ARE NOT TARGETED AT ORDINARY CITIZENS, FOR THE STATE TO BE ABLE TO BE AHEAD OF TERRORIST THEY SOMETIMES MUST BE PROACTIVE. IF AN ORDINARY CITIZEN HAS A WIFE AND HAS A GIRLFRIEND OR A BOYFRIEND ON THE SIDE WHO WANTS ...
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SUCH BILLS ARE NOT TARGETED AT ORDINARY CITIZENS, FOR THE STATE TO BE ABLE TO BE AHEAD OF TERRORIST THEY SOMETIMES MUST BE PROACTIVE. IF AN ORDINARY CITIZEN HAS A WIFE AND HAS A GIRLFRIEND OR A BOYFRIEND ON THE SIDE WHO WANTS TO LISTEN TO THEIR CONVERSATION FOR WHAT? THE BILL IS TO TRACT COCAINE AND OTHER DRUG CASES, AND OTHER BAD CHARACTERS, WE ARE SHOUTING OVER THE GITMO 2 ETC. WITHOUT THE BILL THE SECURITY SERVICES CAN STILL LISTEN IN TO ONE'S CONVERSATION EXCEPT THAT IT CANNOT BE USED AGAINST YOU IN COURT AS IT IS ILLEGAL,
earl. 8 years ago

Says who???...the state's security has always monitored suspected criminals. With such a law, telecommunication companies will have no right to protect our privacies anymore and we will always be left bare at the hands of God ...
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Says who???...the state's security has always monitored suspected criminals. With such a law, telecommunication companies will have no right to protect our privacies anymore and we will always be left bare at the hands of God knows who. Unharmful and innocent private information of political enemies will easily be monitored for evil propaganda. We are selling our very basic human rights to these government agents most of who we already don't even trust. This is absolutely not right and has the utmost potential to plunge this country into chaos....this bill is more security threatening than anything else.
Jay+++++++++++++London 8 years ago

It is not for the SPEAKER to say whether or not a bill will be this or that. He is JUST a SPEAKER MORE LIKE JUST A REFEREE. HE IS NOT INVOLVED IN THE WORDING AND SUPPORT OR OPPOSITION OF IT SO WHAT MAKES HIM THINK THAT HE CAN ...
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It is not for the SPEAKER to say whether or not a bill will be this or that. He is JUST a SPEAKER MORE LIKE JUST A REFEREE. HE IS NOT INVOLVED IN THE WORDING AND SUPPORT OR OPPOSITION OF IT SO WHAT MAKES HIM THINK THAT HE CAN INFLUENCE THE BILL IN ANY WAY?

wHAT EXACTLY IS THE JOB OF THE GHANAIAN SPEAKER THAT HAS MADE THIS SPEAKER BEHAVE LIKE SOME LAW AUTHORITY. A SPEAKER JUST SUPERVISES THE PROCEEDINGS OF PARLIAMENT AND NOTHING MORE SO STOP BEHAVING LIKE YOU ARE SOME SUPER POWER.

THIS NDC FOLK THAT WHAT THEY USE POWER. THEY EITHER EXTEND OR ABUSE THEIR POWERS.

EVEN IF HE WERE TO HAVE INFLUENCE ONE CANNOT TRUST THIS SPEAKER HE HAS PRESIDED OVER SOME OF THE NDC BAD BILLS THAT IS COSTING OUR NATION BILLIONS OF DOLLARS THROUGH HIS MACHINATIONS.

MAHAMA-SPEAKER-NDC MPs- EQUALS BAD LAWS AND BILLS.
Yaw Adjei 8 years ago

Since this is a bill if passed into law will literally affect the the privacy of almost every ghanaian, the best thing for the government to do is to put this to a referendum. Let the people's voice be heard on this issue. Th ...
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Since this is a bill if passed into law will literally affect the the privacy of almost every ghanaian, the best thing for the government to do is to put this to a referendum. Let the people's voice be heard on this issue. That's the only and best way to go in my opinion.
earl. 8 years ago

Really???...we shouldn't fear giving people legal backing to invade our privacy whenever they want?

Really???...we shouldn't fear giving people legal backing to invade our privacy whenever they want?

insida 8 years ago

What at all do u discuss on your fones that u fear to be discovered. Whether approved or not the security agencies have your fone conversations anyways so wise up Gh. Support it for national interest. Nonsense!

What at all do u discuss on your fones that u fear to be discovered. Whether approved or not the security agencies have your fone conversations anyways so wise up Gh. Support it for national interest. Nonsense!
earl. 8 years ago

What is nonsense is a moron like you not realising that a human right as basic as right to privacy is being taken away from you and you are naively defending it. I love my privacy cos its one of mg basic human rights, i can't ...
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What is nonsense is a moron like you not realising that a human right as basic as right to privacy is being taken away from you and you are naively defending it. I love my privacy cos its one of mg basic human rights, i can't sell out all my rights to Big Brother...i don't even trust them.
minash 8 years ago

this thing is not going to do any good to the people of Ghana, let us all say no to this bill

this thing is not going to do any good to the people of Ghana, let us all say no to this bill
TENGEH MAWUENYEGA MAWUMENYO 8 years ago

Hmm it will be good for what the speaker is talking about but please Mr speaker have you continuum movie before if no what about 24 hours. I rest my case Mr speaker

Hmm it will be good for what the speaker is talking about but please Mr speaker have you continuum movie before if no what about 24 hours. I rest my case Mr speaker
Ras kojo 8 years ago

Because you will not be a victim

Because you will not be a victim
save ghana 8 years ago

go and tell that to the marines. chop chop chop saaaa. woyome and the looting brigade. someone is expecting a 10% kickback right

go and tell that to the marines. chop chop chop saaaa. woyome and the looting brigade. someone is expecting a 10% kickback right
samuel azumah 8 years ago

the bill will not affect ordinary and normal living Ghanains but people especially from outside Ghana.it is in use in europe here and we know.NDC,NPP and others,accept it

the bill will not affect ordinary and normal living Ghanains but people especially from outside Ghana.it is in use in europe here and we know.NDC,NPP and others,accept it
zombie politician 8 years ago

The 'spy bill' will quickened the tribal war which is already in the nursery stage.My experience working with the top security officers has revealed we are sitting on a time BOMB.

The 'spy bill' will quickened the tribal war which is already in the nursery stage.My experience working with the top security officers has revealed we are sitting on a time BOMB.
_Say it as it is!!! 8 years ago

...Stupidity nd Nonsense in Ghana parliament.....There are more important bill to pass, left those ones in shabbles...What has happened to the information bill?

...Stupidity nd Nonsense in Ghana parliament.....There are more important bill to pass, left those ones in shabbles...What has happened to the information bill?
Prof. Issifu, UK 8 years ago

The NDC wants to monitor the strategies and movements of the NPP top brass including election day maneuvers with the passage of this bill. The NPP must ensure it doesn't pass at all. The timing is a suspect!!!!

The NDC wants to monitor the strategies and movements of the NPP top brass including election day maneuvers with the passage of this bill. The NPP must ensure it doesn't pass at all. The timing is a suspect!!!!

Nana Antwi 8 years ago

Like the law on willfully causing financial loss to the state thePMDc passed it and got jailedby NPP with it. Now again you are passing a Spy Bill for the NPP to inherit

Like the law on willfully causing financial loss to the state thePMDc passed it and got jailedby NPP with it. Now again you are passing a Spy Bill for the NPP to inherit
The Unseen Tears of the Hurting 8 years ago

Mr Speaker don't forget that those who live in glass houses do not throw stones. The Spy Bill will catch up with you some day.

Mr Speaker don't forget that those who live in glass houses do not throw stones. The Spy Bill will catch up with you some day.
kobea Augustine 8 years ago

Why should such a crucial law pass by our palimentarys. Why not refrendum to hear the voice of Ghanians. I smell something Eiiiiiiiiiiii NDC

Why should such a crucial law pass by our palimentarys. Why not refrendum to hear the voice of Ghanians. I smell something Eiiiiiiiiiiii NDC
Ice cool 8 years ago

Why now? Stupid mahama administration NDC no civilised Ghanaians will ever appreciate this stupid bill.

Why now? Stupid mahama administration NDC no civilised Ghanaians will ever appreciate this stupid bill.
Charles 8 years ago

Isn't it time that Citizens with technical skills also device ways of invading government networks to unearth the scams that government and party politicians get up to? we must find ways of spying on government.

Isn't it time that Citizens with technical skills also device ways of invading government networks to unearth the scams that government and party politicians get up to? we must find ways of spying on government.
VOTER 8 years ago

When the people say they don't like it, your job as their representative is to ensure it is not forced down their throats. You are in Parliament to promote and protect the interests of the People, not the interests of Party a ...
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When the people say they don't like it, your job as their representative is to ensure it is not forced down their throats. You are in Parliament to promote and protect the interests of the People, not the interests of Party and Government.
common sense 8 years ago

Foolishness

Foolishness
emm 8 years ago

speaker do not fear right to information bill. is to help check corruption and thieves

speaker do not fear right to information bill. is to help check corruption and thieves
Kimathi... 8 years ago

Why do have problem with everything in country,this spy bill will go a long way to help in terms of security,there are cctv in every corner in Europe,Asia,countries that monitor the movement of every citizen and particularly ...
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Why do have problem with everything in country,this spy bill will go a long way to help in terms of security,there are cctv in every corner in Europe,Asia,countries that monitor the movement of every citizen and particularly helped the security services to swiftly investigate crime,it is obvious those opposing this bill are up to something dubious.
alpha blondie 8 years ago

Just go for it.the world has changed.every serous country should give authorization for snooping to save the law abiding citizens.

Just go for it.the world has changed.every serous country should give authorization for snooping to save the law abiding citizens.

Yussif 8 years ago

The organized crimes includes the nation security itself,some members in there cooperate with this criminals to pass through security installations unchecked,Naa Yele used the VVIP unit of kotoka airport with the aid of secur ...
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The organized crimes includes the nation security itself,some members in there cooperate with this criminals to pass through security installations unchecked,Naa Yele used the VVIP unit of kotoka airport with the aid of security personnel there.The spy bill is just to target and tag some politicians,one can not trust our politicians on this bill,they should seek court order first before any such investigations re made,if someone should record he the speaker and put it out as a fact to tarnish his image,how can he fight it?by going to court?he should read the response of the GBA and tell us if the security agents ve no such powers already,all the current law is saying is for them to justify to a court why such operations should take place,no ambiguity here,this law must be resisted from all agles.I don't also think we need the views of the speaker at this stage,he should keep his unsolicited view far from the debate as its prejudicial,he always quick to show his biases for the NDC why?cant he stay neutral as the constitution enjoins him?a local champion will remain a local champion no matter his education what a sham.
NDCMMOA PARTY, NDC AKRONFUO 8 years ago

I don't trust this man Barton Odro, because he has never been there for the Ghanaian people , do you remember Ghana has a bad case when in actual fact we had a case to defend
which led to the payment of the
gargantuan ju ...
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I don't trust this man Barton Odro, because he has never been there for the Ghanaian people , do you remember Ghana has a bad case when in actual fact we had a case to defend
which led to the payment of the
gargantuan judgement debt to
Woyome. How can Ghanaians trust such a traitor on such a bill?

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