A drug-free world an illusion – Annan

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sanjay - Abu Dhabi 9 years ago

we know what you and kuffour did to tax payers money when he was president,the panama saga, so stop hidden your support for the collapse NPP, disappointed former secretary, NDC all the way

we know what you and kuffour did to tax payers money when he was president,the panama saga, so stop hidden your support for the collapse NPP, disappointed former secretary, NDC all the way
Kofi 9 years ago

Kofi Annan was not the president of Ghana. Besides, it was his son and not him. That said, he was paid in dollars.

Kuffor and his son worked in Ghana and paid in cedis.Kuffour has more case to answer than Kofi Annan.

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Kofi Annan was not the president of Ghana. Besides, it was his son and not him. That said, he was paid in dollars.

Kuffor and his son worked in Ghana and paid in cedis.Kuffour has more case to answer than Kofi Annan.

He is talking sense about drugs. Ghana can farm "marijuana" on an industrial scale and export it to other advanced countries to earn some hard cash. Those who want to smoke it in Ghana should be able to buy it legally.This will eliminate the drug wars and smuggling. Simple common sense.
sanjay - Abu Dhabi 9 years ago

they should come out and clear the air, why they dont want to speak about that issue?

they should come out and clear the air, why they dont want to speak about that issue?
Kofi 9 years ago

Kofi Annan, has no case to answer. Nobody in Ghana elected him or voted for him. Whatever you do with your dollars earned in Abu Dhabi is none of our business in Ghana.That applies to Kofi Annan. Kuffour and his family are no ...
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Kofi Annan, has no case to answer. Nobody in Ghana elected him or voted for him. Whatever you do with your dollars earned in Abu Dhabi is none of our business in Ghana.That applies to Kofi Annan. Kuffour and his family are not exempted.
AKRANTIE-BINI-EATER 9 years ago

You are talking SHIT!!! Where dis the kid get the money from? The FATHER GAVE him to HIDE it!!!

You are talking SHIT!!! Where dis the kid get the money from? The FATHER GAVE him to HIDE it!!!
NO NONSENSE 9 years ago

He gives his money to his son to hide and says people should start eating INSECTS. Hahahahahah,he thinks he is smart, Hhahahahahah.

He gives his money to his son to hide and says people should start eating INSECTS. Hahahahahah,he thinks he is smart, Hhahahahahah.
Saint Ghfuo: MEDIOCRITY STINKS! 9 years ago

DAT DONT MEAN WE SHOULDNT AIM FOR IT THO....

DAT DONT MEAN WE SHOULDNT AIM FOR IT THO....
Nana Adjapong NTRA SAKYI 9 years ago

Sanjay, please when human beings are discussing an issue don't attempt to participate because you don't reason as one. Your stupidity is beyond comprehension. You're a disgrace to the womb that carried you for nine months.

Sanjay, please when human beings are discussing an issue don't attempt to participate because you don't reason as one. Your stupidity is beyond comprehension. You're a disgrace to the womb that carried you for nine months.
Kaakamotobi 9 years ago

You are out of your mind. With all your experience is that all you can come up with? You are a hypocrite. Drugs are destroying our children, our generation, work force etc, and you sit out there and write this peace of shit l ...
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You are out of your mind. With all your experience is that all you can come up with? You are a hypocrite. Drugs are destroying our children, our generation, work force etc, and you sit out there and write this peace of shit literature. People are using these drugs, they get impaired drive and get into accidents ad kill innocent individuals. People get into drugs and start stealing to support their habits. People kill for drugs, the mafias, the cartels, gangs etc, so please with all due respect don't go there. If your son has been dealing and ha been caught and doing jail or prison time leave it at that but don't justice that it needs to be decriminalized. The world should be drug free and we need to keep working at that.
Jack 9 years ago

Your mind is too damn weak to understand the point he is trying to make. So I suggest that you need to be quite. People with the mouth like yours get killed in the wise nations. You are so quick to open your mouth but you do ...
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Your mind is too damn weak to understand the point he is trying to make. So I suggest that you need to be quite. People with the mouth like yours get killed in the wise nations. You are so quick to open your mouth but you don't even have any clue about what you are saying.

CORNEY 9 years ago

In the first place Ghana media should stop displaying ignorance,Kofi Anan is not a Ghanaian Diplomat,he was a former UN General Secretary,not anymore,he does not represent Ghana in any diplomatic circle,he is a retired diplom ...
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In the first place Ghana media should stop displaying ignorance,Kofi Anan is not a Ghanaian Diplomat,he was a former UN General Secretary,not anymore,he does not represent Ghana in any diplomatic circle,he is a retired diplomat.

Now on the issue, he is right,even a lunatic knows that no government in any part of the world will be able to even reduce the use of drugs in the system let alone eliminate it,and I agree with him that we legalize it instead of criminalizing it,

Imagine Ghana making even 1% of what Colorado has made in legalization of marijuana.
One of the reasons why some of us voted for legalization of marijuana was the argument put up by the proponent of the measure but not the type of childish argument you put up here.
Try to research on Colorado,Washingon State and Oregon,the three states I believe legalized the use of marijuana and compare them to the other states in the US to see why we need to legalize it,even if they say they we should legalize the use of all drugs today I will vote for it though I don't like drugs.
Some of us are praying that all states in the US should legalize the use of the drug to take the pressure away on Colorado because it has put too much pressure on the state making cost of living high since many people have moved to the state just because of the legalization of the drug.
But in all,it is good for the state economy.
Kofi 9 years ago

Even H Kissinger is still referred to as an American Diplomat.Your first paragraph does no make sense.

Henry Alfred Kissinger (/?k?s?nd??r/;[1] born Heinz Alfred Kissinger [ha?nts ?alf??t ?k?s???]; Born May 27, 1923) is an ...
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Even H Kissinger is still referred to as an American Diplomat.Your first paragraph does no make sense.

Henry Alfred Kissinger (/?k?s?nd??r/;[1] born Heinz Alfred Kissinger [ha?nts ?alf??t ?k?s???]; Born May 27, 1923) is an American diplomat and political scientist. He served as National Security Advisor and later concurrently as United States Secretary of State in the administrations of presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford. For his actions negotiating the ceasefire in Vietnam (though never realized), Kissinger received the 1973 Nobel Peace Prize under controversial circumstances,[2] with two members of the committee resigning in protest. After his term, his advice has been sought by world leaders including subsequent U.S. presidents.
Kojo Billy Duncan 9 years ago

It does make a lot of sense.

It does make a lot of sense.
Gandalf 9 years ago

ARE YOU AWARE DOCTORS IN THE USA ARE NOW DISTURBED ABOUT INCREASES IN THE MADNESS LEVEL AMONG YOUTH USING CANNABIS?

ARE YOU AWARE DOCTORS IN THE USA ARE NOW DISTURBED ABOUT INCREASES IN THE MADNESS LEVEL AMONG YOUTH USING CANNABIS?
edi 9 years ago

IN THE USA THEY SAY IT IS NOT IMPORTAND WHAT ANY MAN SAY IT IS IMPORTANT WHAT A MAN DIDNOT SAY,WHAT HE DIDNOT SAY FOLKS IS THAT HE LOVE WEE HAVE BEEN USING WEE FOR MANY YEARS JUST LIKE OTHER RICH AND SUCCSSESFUL GHANA ...
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IN THE USA THEY SAY IT IS NOT IMPORTAND WHAT ANY MAN SAY IT IS IMPORTANT WHAT A MAN DIDNOT SAY,WHAT HE DIDNOT SAY FOLKS IS THAT HE LOVE WEE HAVE BEEN USING WEE FOR MANY YEARS JUST LIKE OTHER RICH AND SUCCSSESFUL GHANA BUSNISS PEOPLE HAVE BEEN. HERE YOU HAVE A MAN THAT COME OUT AND TALK TRUTH WHETHER YOU LIKE IT OR NOT SO JUST RESPECT THE MAN
HE IS ENTITLED TO HIS OPINION
Mary-bronx nyc 9 years ago

it makes lot of sense to stick to the truth even if people not ready to hear the truth

it makes lot of sense to stick to the truth even if people not ready to hear the truth
Charles 9 years ago

Equally a crime free world is an illusion. Does not mean we should legalise crime. Who pays for the health problems resulting from misuse?. Could we bring it out in the open and tax it heavily to discourage use? We would then ...
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Equally a crime free world is an illusion. Does not mean we should legalise crime. Who pays for the health problems resulting from misuse?. Could we bring it out in the open and tax it heavily to discourage use? We would then have the money to treat the ills resulting from it.
ScHoly 9 years ago

Fools are only reading the headline and insulting

Fools are only reading the headline and insulting
Odikro 9 years ago

That's the reality. Unfortunately, anytime a non-traditional method of dealing with drug is suggested, small minds go wild. No one is suggesting that the use dangerous drugs (as in growth or sales) should be allowed in the wo ...
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That's the reality. Unfortunately, anytime a non-traditional method of dealing with drug is suggested, small minds go wild. No one is suggesting that the use dangerous drugs (as in growth or sales) should be allowed in the world; the more pertinent question is how to solve the issues of drug use. This is not an issue for the courts. So, while we apply the penalty rule for the drug marketers, we should apply a different rule for the users. As soon as you start the use, you have become a mad man who needs help.
Kofi Nyante 9 years ago

Kofi, where were you when the NDC persistently tagged the NPP as a drugs party? Why now? Is it because you have sympathies for the current situation where under the NDC several drug related arrests have been made? Kofi, be re ...
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Kofi, where were you when the NDC persistently tagged the NPP as a drugs party? Why now? Is it because you have sympathies for the current situation where under the NDC several drug related arrests have been made? Kofi, be realistic. Being Ex-UNO boss makes you no expert in drug-related issues. Learn more about the effects of drugs. Yes, drugs cannot be completed eliminated but it must not be legalized or decriminalized so that more people will get hooked and then those who do not do it pay for the rehabilitation.

J.p 9 years ago

U moron trying to sound intelligent, can u name one credible research that suggests the legalisation or decriminalisation of cannabis increases or attractsomething more people to use it. Even if among the '1000' of research a ...
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U moron trying to sound intelligent, can u name one credible research that suggests the legalisation or decriminalisation of cannabis increases or attractsomething more people to use it. Even if among the '1000' of research available on the subject you manage to find 1, there's always another contradicting said earlier findings. One thing is for sure, the continued criminalisation of cannabis has failed it's objective of deterrence, and Ghana is a classic example of such outmoded policies
COMMON SENSE 9 years ago

Mr. Annan, you are a big disappointment and a threat to our future generations. Do you think if narcotic drug use is legalised, the health sector of a country like Ghana can cope with the consequences of increased drug usage? ...
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Mr. Annan, you are a big disappointment and a threat to our future generations. Do you think if narcotic drug use is legalised, the health sector of a country like Ghana can cope with the consequences of increased drug usage? Just what is the sense in legalising something we know ri be very harmful to add to our problems?
United Ghana 9 years ago

Commonsense, it's common knowledge that alcohol causes more health & social problems than drugs, however, it's considered acceptable & obviously, you've no problem with it.

Commonsense, it's common knowledge that alcohol causes more health & social problems than drugs, however, it's considered acceptable & obviously, you've no problem with it.
COMMON SENSE 9 years ago

So you are of the view that we add narcotic drugs to the problems we are struggling to cope with just to 'level the scores'?

So you are of the view that we add narcotic drugs to the problems we are struggling to cope with just to 'level the scores'?
Agonaba 9 years ago

Stop canvassing for brain desease,cancer catalyst ,Kofi.

Stop canvassing for brain desease,cancer catalyst ,Kofi.
obi 9 years ago

its unfortunate all the time talking about a drug free illusion ,why not the cost of living for the poor nations

its unfortunate all the time talking about a drug free illusion ,why not the cost of living for the poor nations
The Future Force 9 years ago

Kofi Annan is no longer a role model but a bad influence on up and coming future generations. I call on the University of Ghana council and the students body to issue a statement distancing themselves from this rather disappo ...
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Kofi Annan is no longer a role model but a bad influence on up and coming future generations. I call on the University of Ghana council and the students body to issue a statement distancing themselves from this rather disappointing position of the whole Chancellor of our proud University
Kofi 9 years ago

You are missing the salient points in Kofi Annan"s discourse.

Jose Murjica, did the same in Uruguay and the whole drug cartel and the excessive, mindless killings has reduced. He deserves a medal for saying the obvious.

You are missing the salient points in Kofi Annan"s discourse.

Jose Murjica, did the same in Uruguay and the whole drug cartel and the excessive, mindless killings has reduced. He deserves a medal for saying the obvious.
Osei Boakye 9 years ago

Corruption free world is an illusion Mr. Kofi Annan. Can the UN work to make our world corrupt free. Please tell your son to return all the money he stashed away to dodge paying tax.

Your call for a drug-free world is an a ...
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Corruption free world is an illusion Mr. Kofi Annan. Can the UN work to make our world corrupt free. Please tell your son to return all the money he stashed away to dodge paying tax.

Your call for a drug-free world is an attempt to distract attention from the Panama Papers and your son's involvement in this corruption.Kofi Annan & the Panama Papers needs to be talked about, Sir.
Dj Daabodaabo. 9 years ago

He is born with it. He spoke like he is with MOST HIGH. If leaders are the best listeners, this is just a simple truth.

He is born with it. He spoke like he is with MOST HIGH. If leaders are the best listeners, this is just a simple truth.

Akoloogo fra fra 9 years ago

Kofi Annan sounds like a drug pusher

Kofi Annan sounds like a drug pusher
Kobinadu 9 years ago

Our health care system will be unable to deal with freedom to use drugs. It will be totally overwhelmed as the use will initially increase due to freer and cheaper access. Social vices due to drug influence will also increase ...
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Our health care system will be unable to deal with freedom to use drugs. It will be totally overwhelmed as the use will initially increase due to freer and cheaper access. Social vices due to drug influence will also increase. It is true that drug users need help. The solution should not be jail terms but facilities where they can get care and deliverance. Drug peddlers however should get jail terms for selling destructive products.

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