Ama Ata Aidoo walks out of event over spelling error

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King Tony 9 years ago

We feel proud of you mum, may God richly bless you. You have done a lot to nature talent. Ghana needs your kind to better the future of the next generation. You are a Great and a Proud Fanti we all salute you.

We feel proud of you mum, may God richly bless you. You have done a lot to nature talent. Ghana needs your kind to better the future of the next generation. You are a Great and a Proud Fanti we all salute you.
shakespeare 9 years ago

Well the word you are looking for is 'nurture' not 'nature' So you would get kicked out of her class too presumably!?

Well the word you are looking for is 'nurture' not 'nature' So you would get kicked out of her class too presumably!?
Ebenezer 9 years ago

Haaaaà ! Walk him/her out madam! It 'nurtured' not 'natured' mama will kick u out, too.

Haaaaà ! Walk him/her out madam! It 'nurtured' not 'natured' mama will kick u out, too.
OLD SOLDIER 9 years ago

Author:- facts .....
John Mahama promised till he even promised not to promise again but he continues to give promises. How many promises have Nana Addo made so far? But each time Nana promises the Mahama camp is the first ...
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Author:- facts .....
John Mahama promised till he even promised not to promise again but he continues to give promises. How many promises have Nana Addo made so far? But each time Nana promises the Mahama camp is the first to say it is undoable only to see them trying to adopt it.
$AINT GHFUO, BLACK EXCELLENCE! 9 years ago

MUAHAHAHAAAA. SO NONE OF THESE LEGON STUDENTS COULD HAVE LOOKED UP THE CRRECT SPELLING OF AMA'S NAME ON HER BOOKS? USELESS KIDS....SHE SHOULD EVEN SUE THE SCHOOL ATTACHE NEXT TIME U WILL CROSS YOUR Ts AND DOT YOUR Is...FILTH ...
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MUAHAHAHAAAA. SO NONE OF THESE LEGON STUDENTS COULD HAVE LOOKED UP THE CRRECT SPELLING OF AMA'S NAME ON HER BOOKS? USELESS KIDS....SHE SHOULD EVEN SUE THE SCHOOL ATTACHE NEXT TIME U WILL CROSS YOUR Ts AND DOT YOUR Is...FILTH N LAZINESS GO HAND IN HAND....
Altruism 9 years ago

Because of her reputation she thinks she is a super human being. This shows the type of person she is. A person who has no respect for humanity.

Because of her reputation she thinks she is a super human being. This shows the type of person she is. A person who has no respect for humanity.
SOCCERMAN 9 years ago

Ebenezer would be kicked out as well. It should be "it's nurture" not "it nurture ". Sloppiness is the order of the day for young people of today, the product of the JHS system which Ama Ata Aidoo championed as the PNDC Secre ...
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Ebenezer would be kicked out as well. It should be "it's nurture" not "it nurture ". Sloppiness is the order of the day for young people of today, the product of the JHS system which Ama Ata Aidoo championed as the PNDC Secretary for Education.
Nick 9 years ago

You will equally be kicked out. "It is nurtured".

You will equally be kicked out. "It is nurtured".
DESMOND 9 years ago

She would have won the applause of many in the audience if she had stayed to draw attention to the error rather than the disrespectful decision to walk out for the reason of a very minute mistake of an additional "t" to her ...
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She would have won the applause of many in the audience if she had stayed to draw attention to the error rather than the disrespectful decision to walk out for the reason of a very minute mistake of an additional "t" to her name Ata. I cannot find words to describe her daughter's frantic effort in defending her mother over an issue which could have been exploited to gain more respect from people who already adore her for her achievements in literary works.
Prince Charles 9 years ago

My sentiments the same. I am ashamed of her action. Who doesn't make mistake in this world?

My sentiments the same. I am ashamed of her action. Who doesn't make mistake in this world?

KOOBOY 9 years ago

WITH ALL DUE RESPECT I THINK SHE SHOULD HAVE STAYED AMD MADE THE WORLD KNOW HOW TO SPELL HER NAME. I HAVE A FEMALE FRIEND WHO GETS ASKED MANY TIMES BY GHANIANS WHY SHE IS CALLED FRIMPONG AND NOT FRIMPOMAAH. SHE DOES NOT GET ...
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WITH ALL DUE RESPECT I THINK SHE SHOULD HAVE STAYED AMD MADE THE WORLD KNOW HOW TO SPELL HER NAME. I HAVE A FEMALE FRIEND WHO GETS ASKED MANY TIMES BY GHANIANS WHY SHE IS CALLED FRIMPONG AND NOT FRIMPOMAAH. SHE DOES NOT GET ANGRY BUT EXPLAIN TO THEM HOW HER NAME CAME ABOUT THROUGH MARRIAGE TO MR. FRIMPONG. ATA IN GHANA IS NORMALLY ASSOCIATED TO A MALE (TWIN).
Adwoa Appiah 9 years ago

You apologists are the reason our nation has become so dumb. It's shameful to talk about honouring someone and disrespect her at the same time by not taking the time to get at least the right spelling of her name right.

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You apologists are the reason our nation has become so dumb. It's shameful to talk about honouring someone and disrespect her at the same time by not taking the time to get at least the right spelling of her name right.

People like you with your low standards and excuses for mediocrity is why we are ignorant people in government and equally ridiculous opposition. A whole national celebration of independence and the program is riddled with misspelling and typos and some of you didn't see how shameful it was.

This is an academic institution we are talking about, what education are they offering their student, and you shameless, mediocre apologists are here condemning an accomplished author and poet for taking a stand to point out how ridiculous and lazy our country has become.
Dan 9 years ago

This is an academic institution we are talking about.

This is an academic institution we are talking about.
$AINT GHFUO, BLACK EXCELLENCE! 9 years ago

CHECK HOW I SPELLED UNIVERITY?..WILL SUCH AN ERROR OCCUR AT HARVARD, MCGILL, OXFORD? NEVER...SHAME TO THE ORGANIZERS....SO WAT HAPPENED AFTER SHE WALKED OUT?..LOL

CHECK HOW I SPELLED UNIVERITY?..WILL SUCH AN ERROR OCCUR AT HARVARD, MCGILL, OXFORD? NEVER...SHAME TO THE ORGANIZERS....SO WAT HAPPENED AFTER SHE WALKED OUT?..LOL
Kwame Anto 9 years ago

Good Lord!
Do you have to carry your pompous ass this far? Your kind and your misbegotten self righteousness makes me want to puke. Where is your sense of proportion? Just piss off already! Dang!!

Good Lord!
Do you have to carry your pompous ass this far? Your kind and your misbegotten self righteousness makes me want to puke. Where is your sense of proportion? Just piss off already! Dang!!
kofi, USA 9 years ago

Agreed, she should have been the adult in the room and acknowledge the error with humor and humility rather than been disrespectful and arrogant.

Agreed, she should have been the adult in the room and acknowledge the error with humor and humility rather than been disrespectful and arrogant.
Kwame 9 years ago

No doubt. I wonder what difference the pronunciation would have made to lots of people.

No doubt. I wonder what difference the pronunciation would have made to lots of people.
WHO DOES SHE THINK SHE IS? 9 years ago

This is stupidity and pigheadedness. What kind of nonsense is this? You walk out on the organisers because an extra T has been added to the one T in your name. Screw her big time. I have lost any respect I had for her. She sh ...
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This is stupidity and pigheadedness. What kind of nonsense is this? You walk out on the organisers because an extra T has been added to the one T in your name. Screw her big time. I have lost any respect I had for her. She should go to hell. Enough of the nonsense.
$AINT GHFUO, BLACK EXCELLENCE! 9 years ago

NEXTTIME U DRIVE, MAKE A MISTAKE BY REFUSING TO CHECK UR BLINDSPOTS R EVEN WEAR UR SEATBELT. PPL LIKE U ARE THE REASON WHY GH HAS BECOME A PIGSTUY TODAY. U TAKE COMFORT IN DOING THINGS ANYHOW...LAZY AASSHOLE.U WILL SEE VERY S ...
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NEXTTIME U DRIVE, MAKE A MISTAKE BY REFUSING TO CHECK UR BLINDSPOTS R EVEN WEAR UR SEATBELT. PPL LIKE U ARE THE REASON WHY GH HAS BECOME A PIGSTUY TODAY. U TAKE COMFORT IN DOING THINGS ANYHOW...LAZY AASSHOLE.U WILL SEE VERY SOON. KEEP HAVING SLEEPLESS NIGHTS
Abdul 9 years ago

You're right wiseman. Humor and humility could have proven how matured she was. Don't end your career with shame.

You're right wiseman. Humor and humility could have proven how matured she was. Don't end your career with shame.

$AINT GHFUO, BLACK EXCELLENCE! 9 years ago

ALWAYS FINDING EXCUSES TO NOT DO THINGS RIGHT. NEXT TIME U DIE IN A CAR ACCIDENT, OR PLANE CRASH. DONT BLAME THE PILOT OR YUTONG BUS DRIVER FOR NOT BEING ATTENTIVE TO DETAIL.....OUR SOCIETY HAS CONDONE MEDIOCRITY SO MUCH THAT ...
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ALWAYS FINDING EXCUSES TO NOT DO THINGS RIGHT. NEXT TIME U DIE IN A CAR ACCIDENT, OR PLANE CRASH. DONT BLAME THE PILOT OR YUTONG BUS DRIVER FOR NOT BEING ATTENTIVE TO DETAIL.....OUR SOCIETY HAS CONDONE MEDIOCRITY SO MUCH THAT OUR PRESIDENT DONT GIVE 2 FUCKS WHEN INDEPENDENCE DAY MATERIAL HAVE SPELLING PROBLEMS. WE HAVE MINISTERS WHO NEGOTIATE DEALS, DRUNK.....SHAMEFUL TO THOSE WHO THINK AMA DID THE WRONG THING BY WALKING OUT.....U OUGHT TO BE SHAMED OF YOURSELF...UNIVERSITY MUA, U HAD ALL THIS TIME TO MAKE SURE HER NAME WAS SPELLED PROPERLY N U GOOFED BCOS U ARE LAZY N DONT PAY ATTENTION TO DETAIL.....NKWASIAFUO! IF AMA HAD BEHAVED LIKE U, U THINK SHE WILL BE AN ACCLAIMED WRITER?
Jordys 9 years ago

It's good to compare a bicycle accident and airplane accidents since bicycles and airplanes have the same complication levels!

When someone talks about maturity in questions about being arrogant, for a lady who won our res ...
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It's good to compare a bicycle accident and airplane accidents since bicycles and airplanes have the same complication levels!

When someone talks about maturity in questions about being arrogant, for a lady who won our respect for ages, you should listen carefully.

She isn't right on this, that's the worst mistake she can make at this crucial point in time.
Loway 9 years ago

Her mind is not develop

Her mind is not develop
Agya Nimoh 9 years ago

Some of these Profs get carried away because we virtually worship them. This money conscious woman has grown to be really self conceited

Some of these Profs get carried away because we virtually worship them. This money conscious woman has grown to be really self conceited
jm 9 years ago

If you think one spelling mistake is nothing, go add (0) to (10) and check how it would be pronounced.

If you think one spelling mistake is nothing, go add (0) to (10) and check how it would be pronounced.
$AINT GHFUO, BLACK EXCELLENCE! 9 years ago

I REMEMBER WHEN I WAS A FORM 1 STUDENT AT NATIONAL. I HAD THIS ONE LADY TEACHER MS AYIAH. VERY INTELLIGENT WOMAN WHO DESPISED BULLSHIT. I ONCE GOT THE HIGHEST GRADE ON ONE OF HER TESTS N JUST BCOS I DIDNT SAY THANK YOU AFTER ...
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I REMEMBER WHEN I WAS A FORM 1 STUDENT AT NATIONAL. I HAD THIS ONE LADY TEACHER MS AYIAH. VERY INTELLIGENT WOMAN WHO DESPISED BULLSHIT. I ONCE GOT THE HIGHEST GRADE ON ONE OF HER TESTS N JUST BCOS I DIDNT SAY THANK YOU AFTER RECEIVING MY PAPER. SHE TOOK IT AWAY FROM ME N INSULTED ME ATTACHE. THE PROBLEM IS, I DID SAY THANK U, I JUST DIDNT SAY IT LOUD FOR THE ENTIRE CLASS TO HEAR. SHE INSULTED ME INFRONT OF THE ENTIRE CLASS....MUAHAHAHAAAAA...AGGYYEEEIIII. THESE EDUCATED FANTE WOMEN DEY GIVE WE WAHALA
Taylor 9 years ago

I hundred percent agreed with you. She could rather have stayed and draw the attention of the organisers. That would have been a big plus for her. Walking out from such event as a result of such a trivial mistake is not the ...
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I hundred percent agreed with you. She could rather have stayed and draw the attention of the organisers. That would have been a big plus for her. Walking out from such event as a result of such a trivial mistake is not the best. It is a mark of disrespect no matter how she take it personally. She could have done much better than what she did. She could have shown maturity .
Nick 9 years ago

At her age and where she's been, what will applause from audience grant her? We need to take things seriously as a nation and for that matter as a university.

At her age and where she's been, what will applause from audience grant her? We need to take things seriously as a nation and for that matter as a university.
Alhaji suleimana 9 years ago

There is a saying goes, "every mistake is a new style". Under this note, she could have maintain or practise calmness or coolness and direct the event manager to correct her name. I have a worse case where a female professor ...
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There is a saying goes, "every mistake is a new style". Under this note, she could have maintain or practise calmness or coolness and direct the event manager to correct her name. I have a worse case where a female professor use to receive an award. Because at the time of presentation her picture was wrongfully presented by the video jocky, she refuse to come to the stage and take the award, whiles her name was mentioning. After a while she came to the stage full of anger and pick up the prize. Later on, i was informed about her reason.

In this case, what she did, was not correct at all. It might affect her business or reputation. It is also likely, that the management plan this to seek more public's attention.

In anyway, it is a subject for discussion.
Kb 9 years ago

So you think misspelling someone's name is a minor issue. That's why you're all buying degrees from the Internet

So you think misspelling someone's name is a minor issue. That's why you're all buying degrees from the Internet

Adje-Badu from Nobewam 9 years ago

What would she do to the NDC and their band of so-called communication experts?. They say they are experts in communication but Ghanaians recently came to learn that Uhuru Kenyatta was the President of Ghana.....Communication ...
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What would she do to the NDC and their band of so-called communication experts?. They say they are experts in communication but Ghanaians recently came to learn that Uhuru Kenyatta was the President of Ghana.....Communication experts???, my foot!!!.
$AINT GHFUO, BLACK EXCELLENCE! 9 years ago

TO THOSE SAYING SHE IS WRONG. WHY DONT U GO N SPELL UR MODA N FADA'S NAME WRONG ON THEIR TOMBSTONE...FOOLS....

TO THOSE SAYING SHE IS WRONG. WHY DONT U GO N SPELL UR MODA N FADA'S NAME WRONG ON THEIR TOMBSTONE...FOOLS....
Sika 9 years ago

Hahahahahaha

Hahahahahaha
Mankrado 9 years ago

Sorry, but your "mum" showed classless immaturity and self-conceited arrogance!

For a so-called "Prof", has she heard of: "A rose by any other name would smell as sweet"

Sorry, but your "mum" showed classless immaturity and self-conceited arrogance!

For a so-called "Prof", has she heard of: "A rose by any other name would smell as sweet"
RICARDO 9 years ago

This woman needs to grow up! What kind of NONSENSE IS THIS! Spelling your name wrong is not the end of the world. Surely, there is something in a name, but this is stupid and petty! In short this bitch is really stupid In a r ...
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This woman needs to grow up! What kind of NONSENSE IS THIS! Spelling your name wrong is not the end of the world. Surely, there is something in a name, but this is stupid and petty! In short this bitch is really stupid In a real world, an academic will just make a joke out of this mistake and move on. Maybe she is getting depressed from PMT
Akora 9 years ago

petty indeed

petty indeed
Prince Charles 9 years ago

Yep

Yep
Nii 9 years ago

Dear Ghana Web,
Do you have an editor? How do you allow such a comment to be published on your website? Do you know what is editing at all?
I'm disappointed. And shame on you Ricardo or whatever your real name is. Shame.

Dear Ghana Web,
Do you have an editor? How do you allow such a comment to be published on your website? Do you know what is editing at all?
I'm disappointed. And shame on you Ricardo or whatever your real name is. Shame.
Sewa 9 years ago

Why must u refer to the woman as a bitch?

Why must u refer to the woman as a bitch?
Prince Charles 9 years ago

I agree in toto. That was classless.

I agree in toto. That was classless.
EFO KOKU 9 years ago

This is useless arrogance. What has she taught the kids who were there because of her. To be arrogant? Madam you've goofed big time

This is useless arrogance. What has she taught the kids who were there because of her. To be arrogant? Madam you've goofed big time
Prince Charles 9 years ago

She sure did. Who the hell does she think she is? Is she above mistakes?

She sure did. Who the hell does she think she is? Is she above mistakes?
DIAMOND 9 years ago

Thank you!

What happened was a reflection of the laziness and systemic lack of attention to detail that has permeated our country since the dawn of the new educational system.

Even the so-called universities don't care. ...
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Thank you!

What happened was a reflection of the laziness and systemic lack of attention to detail that has permeated our country since the dawn of the new educational system.

Even the so-called universities don't care.

Those of us from the old school know the significance of getting it right - spelling, especially of proper nouns like yours, presence or absence of punctuation, location of punctuation, where to place single-apostrophe quotes and where to place double-apostrophe ones.

Mahama, President of Ghana.
Mohamed Ali.
Isaac Dogboe.

So many foolish errors!
You tell them, yet they come back with the same nonsense everyday!

Next time someone mis-spells your name, don't show up!
DIAMOND 9 years ago

Kenyatta, President of Ghana.

Kenyatta, President of Ghana.
poka 9 years ago

Hahahaha, so u mean the word 'mistake' came into being with the beginning of the new educational system? It didn't exist during the so called old school period right?

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Hahahaha, so u mean the word 'mistake' came into being with the beginning of the new educational system? It didn't exist during the so called old school period right?

When I see mature people like you thinking like infants, I marvel
DIAMOND 9 years ago

This is what I said:

"What happened was a reflection of the laziness and SYSTEMIC - SYSTEMIC!!!! - LACK OF ATTENTION TO DETAIL that has permeated our country since the dawn of the new educational system.

Your infantile ...
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This is what I said:

"What happened was a reflection of the laziness and SYSTEMIC - SYSTEMIC!!!! - LACK OF ATTENTION TO DETAIL that has permeated our country since the dawn of the new educational system.

Your infantile response proves my point.
Where did I say MISTAKE?
READ, THINK, DISCERN!
Marvel at your inability to get the nuances.
Yaonono 9 years ago

Thanks, they'll blame everything on government.Ama Ata Aidoo never made mistakes, that's what they want us to believe.

Thanks, they'll blame everything on government.Ama Ata Aidoo never made mistakes, that's what they want us to believe.
Ritmens 9 years ago

This is a bunch of nonsense. Try and make sense next time. People like Obama and world leaders joke about mistakes that people make. "He that is down need fear not fall"

This is a bunch of nonsense. Try and make sense next time. People like Obama and world leaders joke about mistakes that people make. "He that is down need fear not fall"
Ed 9 years ago

"He that is down....what??"
Think you need to go look for that expression (poem) again....maybe it will appear/sound like this "He that is down needs fear no fall". Next time pay attention to minute details!

"He that is down....what??"
Think you need to go look for that expression (poem) again....maybe it will appear/sound like this "He that is down needs fear no fall". Next time pay attention to minute details!
Yash kugmoor17 9 years ago

I second her 100%...this is to protest against the lackadaisical attitude of Ghanaians....
Eg..NDC officialso were hours late to an appointment with the koreans..
Time to get serious

I second her 100%...this is to protest against the lackadaisical attitude of Ghanaians....
Eg..NDC officialso were hours late to an appointment with the koreans..
Time to get serious
poka 9 years ago

Think of your cancerous nana and leave mahama alone

Think of your cancerous nana and leave mahama alone
Cool 9 years ago

Please focus on the issue

Please focus on the issue
MD 9 years ago

Well , she also taught the students who were present and saw her behavior to walk out whenever there's a mistake and not to fix it . That was disrespectful and it's as simple as that . She could have used the platform to make ...
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Well , she also taught the students who were present and saw her behavior to walk out whenever there's a mistake and not to fix it . That was disrespectful and it's as simple as that . She could have used the platform to make that correction . People including me ,are still confused on the spelling for "Kuffuor/Kufuor/kuffor" , "Hillary/Hilary" ,"colour /color" , "Atta/Ata/Attah" , but all these are correct ; depending on where you come from , gender and whether you are using a British dictionary or American dictionary . A name is a name and you don't expect all people to get your name right , it's your your responsibility to teach people how your name should be pronounced or spelt correctly . I don't even know who she is but I guess I know what she teaches her children at home since, her daughter is even proud of what her mum did . Will she walk out on a doctor at the hospital if her name is spelt/pronounced wrongly ? Go to America and see how they pronounce "Sarkodie" but one cannot walk out on them ; it's your responsibility to correct them .
ooo 9 years ago

I agree with you.

I agree with you.
Kpoku 9 years ago

Pls correction. Those officials were Public servants, Chief directors. You too you goof here. Check your facts

Pls correction. Those officials were Public servants, Chief directors. You too you goof here. Check your facts
KWAPPS 9 years ago

Just because a simple 'a' is added to her name, should she walk out on an event? She is therefore this she is therefore that. This seems to me the dominant thread of reasoning running through this forum. Most contributors who ...
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Just because a simple 'a' is added to her name, should she walk out on an event? She is therefore this she is therefore that. This seems to me the dominant thread of reasoning running through this forum. Most contributors who felt like this would have failed miserably if this were an exams. It sets out clearly that she has been battling this canker for a while with the literary world to spell her name correctly! Is this too much to ask of a nation so steeped in mediocrity and sloppiness we dare to defend it? This is a shot across the bow to all Ghanaians that she will not be a part of this cultural mindset where we have developed a tolerance for mistakes and an effrontery of shrugging it off to boot. Our leaders, who should take similar actions when matters of such nature occur, re Independence day brochure fiasco, have rather developed a 'dead goat' syndrome and become complicit in it's notoriety. I support her wholeheartedly as, after this action, no one is likely to misspell her name again any time soon.
Woedem 9 years ago

Actually it is an extra '' T''. That's exactly her point! Did you even read the article?

Actually it is an extra '' T''. That's exactly her point! Did you even read the article?
Still learning 9 years ago

I'm sure you meant nurture talent not "nature talent". She would have crucifed you for such a mistake.
Such an over reaction.

I'm sure you meant nurture talent not "nature talent". She would have crucifed you for such a mistake.
Such an over reaction.
CHE 9 years ago

Even nature makes mistakes. There is no such thing as human perfection.

Even nature makes mistakes. There is no such thing as human perfection.
Lloyd 9 years ago

The are in universities and are illiterate.

The are in universities and are illiterate.
poka 9 years ago

Have you seen your mistake too? What do you mean by ' the are in university' ?.......

Have you seen your mistake too? What do you mean by ' the are in university' ?.......
Jeff Onuomah 9 years ago

And moreover most Ghanaians , mostly Akans write Ata with double T (Atta ) for a twin brother and ATTAA or Ataa for a twin sister. If hers is the feminin version, then she spells it wrongly but if its the other way round, the ...
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And moreover most Ghanaians , mostly Akans write Ata with double T (Atta ) for a twin brother and ATTAA or Ataa for a twin sister. If hers is the feminin version, then she spells it wrongly but if its the other way round, then the T should be doubled.
However it is written, it is pronounced the same way and I see no reason why she should quit such an even because of this.This is petty and very unprofessionnal.
Blessing Sam Brookeman 9 years ago

The Atta ne Attaa is for the two people but fante's has Ata for both male female.

The Atta ne Attaa is for the two people but fante's has Ata for both male female.
Blessing Sam Brookeman 9 years ago

The Atta ne Attaa is for the twi people but fante's has Ata for both gender,

The Atta ne Attaa is for the twi people but fante's has Ata for both gender,
MD 9 years ago

Which is the reason she should have educated rather than showing that insolence . I still can't figure out which is the right spelling for our late president's name since he's fante ; Atta Mills / Attah Mills/Ata Mills .
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Which is the reason she should have educated rather than showing that insolence . I still can't figure out which is the right spelling for our late president's name since he's fante ; Atta Mills / Attah Mills/Ata Mills .
It's a shame on her. If I had that problem with my name , I'll be sure to always write my name on a paper for whoever invites me to a program or I'll be sure to tell them what the spelling of my name is before the program . This is an insult on her personality .
Ella Ansah 9 years ago

I like this comment. Good one there. It deals with the issue head-on.

I like this comment. Good one there. It deals with the issue head-on.
agyapee147 9 years ago

the coding of the sound of her name as Atta was not a mistake. she did not want to accept the correction of the error she had lived with all her conscious life.

the coding of the sound of her name as Atta was not a mistake. she did not want to accept the correction of the error she had lived with all her conscious life.
Forson 9 years ago

are you sure? the coding doesn't matter. spelling of a name is different how you think it should sound. if my name is "Kojjo" and you spell it "Kojo" thinking that is the best way to spell my name, I have the right to even su ...
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are you sure? the coding doesn't matter. spelling of a name is different how you think it should sound. if my name is "Kojjo" and you spell it "Kojo" thinking that is the best way to spell my name, I have the right to even sue you for imposing a fake name on me. Ghanaians tend to take normal. some people have the name "Sara" whilst some use "Sarah". you cannot substitute one for the other because you think one is the best way of spelling the person's name. let be serious and stop compromising on everything.
Forson 9 years ago

are you sure? the coding doesn't matter? spelling of a name is different from how you think it should sound. if my name is "Kojjo" and you spell it "Kojo" thinking that is the best way to spell my name, I have the right to ev ...
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are you sure? the coding doesn't matter? spelling of a name is different from how you think it should sound. if my name is "Kojjo" and you spell it "Kojo" thinking that is the best way to spell my name, I have the right to even sue you for imposing a fake name on me. Ghanaians tend to take every mistake to be normal. some people have the name "Sara" whilst some use "Sarah". you cannot substitute one for the other because you think, one is the best way of spelling the person's name. let be serious and stop compromising on everything. the truth is that the university were trying to impose different name on her which is really wrong.
ANABA 9 years ago

Did she walk out because of this?Whats in a name after all?

Did she walk out because of this?Whats in a name after all?
Kachina 9 years ago

Something else made her leave not just the name spelling.

Something else made her leave not just the name spelling.
ona 9 years ago

nothing else Anaba made her leave. the organizers went down on their knees to beg her to stay but she won't. nothing all

nothing else Anaba made her leave. the organizers went down on their knees to beg her to stay but she won't. nothing all
Boss 9 years ago

Perhaps somebody said tweaaaa

Perhaps somebody said tweaaaa
zakk 9 years ago

What is in a name?!
NOW YOU SEE WHY THIS BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY IS PACKED WITH FILTH AND PLASTIC WHERE EVER YOU GO? BCOS WE DON'T CARE ABOUT DIGNITY AND PRIDE WHICH MAKES NATIONS TO BE REVERED .
WHY ARE SOME IGNORANT GHANAIANS F ...
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What is in a name?!
NOW YOU SEE WHY THIS BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY IS PACKED WITH FILTH AND PLASTIC WHERE EVER YOU GO? BCOS WE DON'T CARE ABOUT DIGNITY AND PRIDE WHICH MAKES NATIONS TO BE REVERED .
WHY ARE SOME IGNORANT GHANAIANS FLYING AMERICAN AND BRITISH FLAGS IN THEIR CARS, AND THE CHINESE OF LATE HAVE STARTED PRODUCING CLOTHING OF THESE TWO NATIONS FLAGS AND THESE CLUELESS GHANAIANS ARE BUYING? AND THE LESS SAID ABOUT THEIR BLUE- EYED JESUS THE BETTER!

MR ANABA....IT IS THE N- A- M-E !!! STANDING TALL THAN AN OAK TREE.
WE HAVE OURS TO THE DOGS. YOUR LACKLUSTER POLI THIEFIFIANS AND THEIR SHAMELESS APPOINTEES.
African patriot 9 years ago

Ghana like most African states has lost its dignity. Dirty steets and fifty open gutters has no shame. Ghana was respected during Nkrumah's time but neo- colonialism has set in and turned Ghana into a whore house. They projec ...
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Ghana like most African states has lost its dignity. Dirty steets and fifty open gutters has no shame. Ghana was respected during Nkrumah's time but neo- colonialism has set in and turned Ghana into a whore house. They project this false image of White Jesus like this falsification will cover their colonized society. Ghanaians need to face the fact that they are pathological and and the only cure is de-colonization of their backward thinking.These small irrelevant conversation and petty childish political insults can never compete on the world stage. The youth need to wake up or thry will have no future.De
Tetevi 9 years ago

Hahaha they make silly mistakes at our independence celebrations. The canker has affected every facet of our sloppy lives. Ghana will RISE AGAIN with true and efficient leadership. Our schools, factories, civil service etc wi ...
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Hahaha they make silly mistakes at our independence celebrations. The canker has affected every facet of our sloppy lives. Ghana will RISE AGAIN with true and efficient leadership. Our schools, factories, civil service etc will all work again. Thanks Prof for standing up to your values.
acasia 9 years ago

They just rush through everything without checks. This is an insult to our education system. Useless nation with useless graduates!

They just rush through everything without checks. This is an insult to our education system. Useless nation with useless graduates!
Jamila 9 years ago

You refer to the nation as "useless"? Perhaps you are but the nation definately isn't. God bless the homeland.

You refer to the nation as "useless"? Perhaps you are but the nation definately isn't. God bless the homeland.
MD 9 years ago

Thank you Jamila ; you wrote my mind

Thank you Jamila ; you wrote my mind
BONE MARROW 9 years ago

eii Africans and huhulization aba why being so pompous.Pls everybody makes mistake aba

eii Africans and huhulization aba why being so pompous.Pls everybody makes mistake aba
Kofi Bill Clinton 9 years ago

So is this one the devil print?

So is this one the devil print?
Ashanti Alliance 9 years ago

so jx cos ov this spelling mistake u walk out of an event to celebrate you? and the daughter too is glorifying her action? blacks are too pompous. da'faq mtchewwwwwe

so jx cos ov this spelling mistake u walk out of an event to celebrate you? and the daughter too is glorifying her action? blacks are too pompous. da'faq mtchewwwwwe
Nick 9 years ago

And no white man will get the name of such a woman wrong. Ghanaians need to accept mistakes and learn accordingly. We have supported nonsense for far too long

And no white man will get the name of such a woman wrong. Ghanaians need to accept mistakes and learn accordingly. We have supported nonsense for far too long
Boss 9 years ago

Seriously she really did this just becos of a double "t" instead of one "t". She is a celebrated author and we are proud of her but this is wrong. She could have made a humour out of this. Walking out of a program in her hono ...
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Seriously she really did this just becos of a double "t" instead of one "t". She is a celebrated author and we are proud of her but this is wrong. She could have made a humour out of this. Walking out of a program in her honour with guests there is low on her part. Her daughter should not have twitted this.
Kofi Amoako 9 years ago

Indicative and symptomatic of the incompetence that has engulfed the entire society as a result of the appalling leadership of Mr. Incompetent. Ghana and uhuru kenyatta should have walked out on Mr Incompetent when he messed ...
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Indicative and symptomatic of the incompetence that has engulfed the entire society as a result of the appalling leadership of Mr. Incompetent. Ghana and uhuru kenyatta should have walked out on Mr Incompetent when he messed up the program for the independence celebration.
Kwaku Manu 9 years ago

Kofi Amoako, I think you should grow out of this partisan stance of yours. How on earth has the competence of our leaders influenced the misspelling of Prof's name. We must all learn to do things right as a people. We need to ...
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Kofi Amoako, I think you should grow out of this partisan stance of yours. How on earth has the competence of our leaders influenced the misspelling of Prof's name. We must all learn to do things right as a people. We need to change our mindset about our country. Everything shouldn't be attributed to our leaders. We should be responsible enough to do things right as individuals. I'm sure very soon when you stumble and fall, you are going to blame it on the incompetence of our leaders. Let's build the nation together and stop waiting for some leader to build our nation for us. The developed countries were built by the people and not their leaders!
lrn 9 years ago

Too many people speaking against this woman shows Ghanaians are not ready to rise above mediocrity and the careless way of doing things. No wonder we are where we are today!

Too many people speaking against this woman shows Ghanaians are not ready to rise above mediocrity and the careless way of doing things. No wonder we are where we are today!
kakuchie 9 years ago

Exactly! We are really not serious as a people. People forget, such a mistake in some other application can create serious problems.

Exactly! We are really not serious as a people. People forget, such a mistake in some other application can create serious problems.
Prof. Samuel B. Owusu-Mintah 9 years ago

You hit the nail right on its head. My fellow Ghanaians, if you are not sure of something, check it before writing. What is sickening for a teacher is to have your name wrongly spelt by your former student! I can't stand it

You hit the nail right on its head. My fellow Ghanaians, if you are not sure of something, check it before writing. What is sickening for a teacher is to have your name wrongly spelt by your former student! I can't stand it
asem 9 years ago

I don't know what is wrong with Ghana, no editing?

I don't know what is wrong with Ghana, no editing?
Quansah Augusta 9 years ago

To you is nothing, but to her is something important, good work pay

To you is nothing, but to her is something important, good work pay
Fusy 9 years ago

Can someone kindly educate me what the difference is between "Atta and Ata". Does the good professor have the letter "t"in her mother tongue. These are characters borrowed from the English language for our purpose and yet we ...
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Can someone kindly educate me what the difference is between "Atta and Ata". Does the good professor have the letter "t"in her mother tongue. These are characters borrowed from the English language for our purpose and yet we are so particular about the way a name is spelled. We should be interested rather in whether in makes the name sound any different. If any combination of characters helps us to get the sound we are looking for, I believe that should be adequate! In English, they have Whyte, white, whyt and so many variations of the name white. They also have Stephen, Steven, John, Jon, and many more..
I am sorry but I personally think the professor over reacted to a simple issue. Most Ghanaians when asked to spell the name Atta will spell it Atta not Ata.
Villager 9 years ago

Have you heard of people being detained at ports of entry because their names have been wrongly spelt in their passports? Ghanaians are very sloppy and will not learn unless the hard way.
Do you remember the mistakes on the ...
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Have you heard of people being detained at ports of entry because their names have been wrongly spelt in their passports? Ghanaians are very sloppy and will not learn unless the hard way.
Do you remember the mistakes on the Independence day programme carried? was it embarrassing?
I praise this prof, next time people will be a bit more careful
Fresco 9 years ago

It is very appalling that some Ghanaians can't understands that simple mistakes and errors carries such a great consequences and if someone points them they wont learn from it. I don't know if it's just ignorant or just that ...
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It is very appalling that some Ghanaians can't understands that simple mistakes and errors carries such a great consequences and if someone points them they wont learn from it. I don't know if it's just ignorant or just that they don't want to accept the fact that it's a mistake done. Always take things for granted.
Kwame 9 years ago

Its 'thumbs up', not 'thumps up'. You too would would have been sent out of her class.

Its 'thumbs up', not 'thumps up'. You too would would have been sent out of her class.
EKOM 9 years ago

Can you spell mahama's name wahama or bahama and he will feel happy and they will make mistakes of her certificate of honour. It is never normal thus why President make mistake and we say normal

Can you spell mahama's name wahama or bahama and he will feel happy and they will make mistakes of her certificate of honour. It is never normal thus why President make mistake and we say normal
Jane 9 years ago

Can you please read his comment carefully before drawing the wrong conclusions? Why do you think wahama sounds like Mahama? He mentioned, white and Whyte, John and Jon...so how does your analogy much his?
To solve Ghana's ...
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Can you please read his comment carefully before drawing the wrong conclusions? Why do you think wahama sounds like Mahama? He mentioned, white and Whyte, John and Jon...so how does your analogy much his?
To solve Ghana's problem such sloppy reasoning should stop...
Nick 9 years ago

The difference is her name is spelt Ata not Atta. Can't we as people accept a good thing for once?

The difference is her name is spelt Ata not Atta. Can't we as people accept a good thing for once?
eli 9 years ago

You obviously have had no lessons in Twi so I will let it pass. And yes, Twi has the letter "T" in its alphabets. All you needed to do was to enquire from those who know and you would have been corrected. But no, just like th ...
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You obviously have had no lessons in Twi so I will let it pass. And yes, Twi has the letter "T" in its alphabets. All you needed to do was to enquire from those who know and you would have been corrected. But no, just like these who couldn't be bothered to find out the correct spelling of her name you put all this wrong information out. Our lack of exactitude in everything is what has created shameful cultural markers such as our disregard for punctuality. We are insulted in our country by a foreign ambassador because we could not attend an event at the scheduled time. I am sure being a "few" minutes late won't matter to you in any way.
Empty Tofloko 9 years ago

Some people call me Chris,others Christoph,another Christophe,yet another Christopher. A plane left me at Munich airport to Zurich because my name was wrongly entered into the computer. But Mum, you could have had a little p ...
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Some people call me Chris,others Christoph,another Christophe,yet another Christopher. A plane left me at Munich airport to Zurich because my name was wrongly entered into the computer. But Mum, you could have had a little patience since you are still at the airport and to call their attention to it.
CD 9 years ago

Nonsense! The world is not perfect.

Nonsense! The world is not perfect.
NPP in shitttttttttt 9 years ago

Her children and grandchildren should start getting alarmed because of this multiple symptoms she is constantly exhibiting,just scared that its not bipolar hmmmm.She needs anger mgt coaching to curb further disgrace and embar ...
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Her children and grandchildren should start getting alarmed because of this multiple symptoms she is constantly exhibiting,just scared that its not bipolar hmmmm.She needs anger mgt coaching to curb further disgrace and embarrassing moment for her fans.
max 9 years ago

Has anyone read her son's tweet? Its not devoid of grammatical mistakes. Charity begins at home dear 'Ma.

Has anyone read her son's tweet? Its not devoid of grammatical mistakes. Charity begins at home dear 'Ma.
Ali Mahama 9 years ago

I Salute You Madam for being so Principled. Many things are going wrong in our society today and our Leaders just look on unconcerned. This week some Government Officials were billed to meet some foreign delegation to discuss ...
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I Salute You Madam for being so Principled. Many things are going wrong in our society today and our Leaders just look on unconcerned. This week some Government Officials were billed to meet some foreign delegation to discuss important issues affecting GHANA The Visitors arrived on time at Venue whilst the Ghanaian Delegation arived Three Hours Late. What a Shame. As at now I have not heard any Government Senior Official rasing any query against those miscreants.Now is Mahama just interested in being called President just to control and Mismanage ou resources and se GHANA Rot?.Look at what happened on this year Indipendence Day, Our Çhiefs and good Pastors should stop receiving Land Cruisers and give proper Guidance to the President to save GHANA. Madam thank you for showing the way.
Wow 9 years ago

She wants it known she is Ata, not Atta. Fanti and none other. I guess we can never escape our tribes no matter our education and fame, huh?

Atta for Ata is unfortunate; the walkout is even more so.

She wants it known she is Ata, not Atta. Fanti and none other. I guess we can never escape our tribes no matter our education and fame, huh?

Atta for Ata is unfortunate; the walkout is even more so.
Alan kyeramanteng 9 years ago

yh no such thing like perfect being…but we must aspire to be perfect…u don't celebrate sum1 with a wrong name…dat name mistakenly spelt cud mean sum1 else…but i don't agree with her walking out on the programme…UG i ...
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yh no such thing like perfect being…but we must aspire to be perfect…u don't celebrate sum1 with a wrong name…dat name mistakenly spelt cud mean sum1 else…but i don't agree with her walking out on the programme…UG is too big to stoop this low…am not happy …
Ahwaitey Gordon 9 years ago

Mmmmtchew! This is crass common conceit at its height.If she were polished she could have made her point by scolding her hosts nicely whilst allowing the programme to go on. Her daughter Kinna is also beginning to display the ...
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Mmmmtchew! This is crass common conceit at its height.If she were polished she could have made her point by scolding her hosts nicely whilst allowing the programme to go on. Her daughter Kinna is also beginning to display the same empty and conceited know-all rabbling mouth syndrome. Mother and daughter are such painful bores...
SUPERFLY BOY 9 years ago

While one should not condone sloppiness in any form, it seems to me Ms. Aidoo's reaction is a tad too much. It is demonstrably lacking in finesse, grace, savoire faire; not to mention maturity and the tact that old age bring ...
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While one should not condone sloppiness in any form, it seems to me Ms. Aidoo's reaction is a tad too much. It is demonstrably lacking in finesse, grace, savoire faire; not to mention maturity and the tact that old age brings. For someone who has accomplished so much, one who is internationally known, and respected, you'd have expected her to act with a little more diplomacy -- like taken the cue to discuss the issue of getting names right, made a joke of it and moved on to the main reason of her presence: her being honored. After all, she was being honored for her work, the focus should have been directed on that, not this misplaced haughtiness and folly. Granted, one can get territorial and very personal with their name, but one misplaced "t" is nothing to work up all that mouth foaming froth about. JFK was once asked, during his Presidential campaign, if he towed the Catholic doctrine of an infallible Pope. He said he'd spoken to Cardinal Spellman, the then Archbishop of Chicago about the matter, and Spellman told him this: "well, the Pope may be infallible, but he always calls me "Spillman"! Now, that's a classy riff of a name joke. This woman should take a chill pill and may be a tot of Akpeteshie. At bottom, her outrageous reaction is symptomatic of the haughty "educated" elite in Ghana's ethically bankrupt and poverty-ridden society. She's an embarrassment to civilization and not worthy of the aborted honor they tried to bestow on her. Sad, sad, sad and a crying shame, too.
max 9 years ago

I don't necessarily agree with you, but my goodness, can you write! So refreshing coming across a wordsmith like you! You have my utmost admiration! !!

I don't necessarily agree with you, but my goodness, can you write! So refreshing coming across a wordsmith like you! You have my utmost admiration! !!
sobo 9 years ago

feminist movement has failed as always

feminist movement has failed as always
KWASHIE ADJAH 9 years ago

THE INDEPENDENCE DAY BROCHURE MADE UHURU KENYATTA, THE PRESIDENT OF GHANA AND PEOPLE WERE HAPPY WITH IT IN OUR NATION. IF WE ACCEPT THINGS AS SMALL AS THIS, EVENTUALLY IT ACCUMULATES INTO ACCEPTING HUGE ERRORS WHICH WILL AFFE ...
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THE INDEPENDENCE DAY BROCHURE MADE UHURU KENYATTA, THE PRESIDENT OF GHANA AND PEOPLE WERE HAPPY WITH IT IN OUR NATION. IF WE ACCEPT THINGS AS SMALL AS THIS, EVENTUALLY IT ACCUMULATES INTO ACCEPTING HUGE ERRORS WHICH WILL AFFECT OUR NATION IN BIG ISSUES, ESPECIALLY IN THESE DAYS OF SCIENTIFIC AND DIGITAL EXISTENCE. WE NEED TO DEVELOP A DESIRE FOR EXCELLENCE IN ALL ASPECTS OF OUR PERSONAL AND NATIONAL LIFE AND MAKE IT NORMAL IN GHANA. THAT IS NATIONS LIKE JAPAN, SOUTH KOREA, MALAYSIA, TAIWAN AND SINGAPORE CAUGHT UP WITH DEVELOPED WORLD IN THEIR TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENT.
Dennis Amoako 9 years ago

I really admire you for doing that. Keep it up. Now my respect for you is through the roof. Atta is not your name and you have every right to walk out. Well done. It's time for Ghanaians to learn how to do things right. We fo ...
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I really admire you for doing that. Keep it up. Now my respect for you is through the roof. Atta is not your name and you have every right to walk out. Well done. It's time for Ghanaians to learn how to do things right. We foolishly take everything for granted. No wonder with all our resources we are lacking behind.
zakk 9 years ago

......We are lagging not lacking. Thank you.

......We are lagging not lacking. Thank you.
NANA MENSAH ABOAGYE 9 years ago

I dislike your books cuz it give me a tough time during ma tym in college buh for this one i say well done .We were all here when some national service personals were not paid their allowances bcos of not bringing hyphen to i ...
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I dislike your books cuz it give me a tough time during ma tym in college buh for this one i say well done .We were all here when some national service personals were not paid their allowances bcos of not bringing hyphen to indicate that their name is a compound name or not,so for an educational institution to make such mistake,not accepted koraaaaaaaaaa . it was a right decision you took grandmum.Dont mind Ghanaians cia they always criticize the right one .
Tweaa 9 years ago

Not surprised Africa is not moving forward. Arrogance, stupidity and she left and disrespted the people. Who is she what has she invented? She suffers fm dementia

Not surprised Africa is not moving forward. Arrogance, stupidity and she left and disrespted the people. Who is she what has she invented? She suffers fm dementia
Famdy 9 years ago

This noble lady have every right to act the way she did. It would be fraudulent in the first place to accept something in someone else's name. Secondly the university should have done their home work properly. There is no roo ...
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This noble lady have every right to act the way she did. It would be fraudulent in the first place to accept something in someone else's name. Secondly the university should have done their home work properly. There is no room for sloppiness at their part. All of you lashing out, would be proud to have your names spelt wrongly on your birth certificates or school certificates? This supposed honour, is like a certificate to her the highest level of education in the land mess it up big time. If you all agree with sloppy way of doing things, her generation never did, so please do not expect her. I am sure she might have felt sick to the stomach seeing such a mistake on a day meant for her also being referred to as another person. The university owe her an apology.
Suleman 9 years ago

no Man is Perfect.

no Man is Perfect.
Kwabena Yeboah 9 years ago

I have always admired this goddess of wisdom and purity, and applaud her stand in perfection in a country bedeviled with sloppiness and mediocrity mindset. Well done, Ms. Aidoo

I have always admired this goddess of wisdom and purity, and applaud her stand in perfection in a country bedeviled with sloppiness and mediocrity mindset. Well done, Ms. Aidoo
@me 9 years ago

Hahahahahahaha...!!! U can't say,"...mediocrity mindset ", it shld be," mediocre mindset".... Hahahahahahaha it's really funny hw every selfconceited psn who tried to justify her behavior ended up committing graver errors in ...
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Hahahahahahaha...!!! U can't say,"...mediocrity mindset ", it shld be," mediocre mindset".... Hahahahahahaha it's really funny hw every selfconceited psn who tried to justify her behavior ended up committing graver errors in d process... Hahahahahahaha
max 9 years ago

Just like you meant to say "self-conceited" instead of selfconceited?

Just like you meant to say "self-conceited" instead of selfconceited?
Pumpuni 9 years ago

Why blame her for her action? A Travel Agent made a mistake and added another alphabet to my last name. This simple mistake cost me GBP 350.00 at London Heathrow Airport because the British authorities said that spelling did ...
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Why blame her for her action? A Travel Agent made a mistake and added another alphabet to my last name. This simple mistake cost me GBP 350.00 at London Heathrow Airport because the British authorities said that spelling did not match what was in my passport. I had to buy a new ticket before I was allowed to board the flight to Ghana from London. This was in 1999. Since that day, I have not allowed anybody to spell my name wrong.
Kwame 9 years ago

I really understand her because i have the same experience with my kids that are called Jeff that people always write his name "Jeffrey" in Ghana thinking that "Jeff" is the short name for "Jeffrey". That messed a lot of his ...
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I really understand her because i have the same experience with my kids that are called Jeff that people always write his name "Jeffrey" in Ghana thinking that "Jeff" is the short name for "Jeffrey". That messed a lot of his documents up. Ghanaian should go by the name we give them than going by what they think it should be.
Big Daddy 9 years ago

What appals me is the disrespectful language being used here.Some might not agree with what she did but cant they just state it without using such horrible,rude and disrespectful language.

What appals me is the disrespectful language being used here.Some might not agree with what she did but cant they just state it without using such horrible,rude and disrespectful language.
Charles 9 years ago

a big clap for you Hon. Ama Ata Aidoo.
At least you stand out tall from mediocrity.
21 gun-salute Mum

a big clap for you Hon. Ama Ata Aidoo.
At least you stand out tall from mediocrity.
21 gun-salute Mum
Ama, Amma 9 years ago

I can't think far, but this one die333 I can think madness holalaaaa

I can't think far, but this one die333 I can think madness holalaaaa
Small Axe 9 years ago

I fully endorse Prof. Aidoo's action. We need to pay attention to details else we shall be 'nearly always men'

I fully endorse Prof. Aidoo's action. We need to pay attention to details else we shall be 'nearly always men'
@me 9 years ago

U can't say,"...pay attention to details ", it shld be,"...pay attention to detail "... Do u see hw pathetic u luk now???

U can't say,"...pay attention to details ", it shld be,"...pay attention to detail "... Do u see hw pathetic u luk now???
Peter 9 years ago

What is wrong with 'pay attention to details'? You are such a moron!

What is wrong with 'pay attention to details'? You are such a moron!
Jamila 9 years ago

Either 'to detail' or to 'the details' personally I don't care but you asked so I thought I would explain the proper use.

Either 'to detail' or to 'the details' personally I don't care but you asked so I thought I would explain the proper use.
Virgin-brother 9 years ago

I can't believe she is actually proud of her mother's action

I can't believe she is actually proud of her mother's action
Abeiku SW2 London 9 years ago

Oh Please ...

Oh Please ...
AK 9 years ago

This was overreaction but an eye opener to Ghanaians. Even during state functions, we make terrible mistakes.We must learn to pay attention to details.
On the contrary, she could have grasped the opportunity to school the au ...
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This was overreaction but an eye opener to Ghanaians. Even during state functions, we make terrible mistakes.We must learn to pay attention to details.
On the contrary, she could have grasped the opportunity to school the audience, being the professor that she is.
Class 1 Boy 9 years ago

Ùseless CEGENSA! Shame on the director for not knowing the correct spelling of the name of such a popular literary and creative personality! This things happen when people feel too big to see to some aspects of their jobs an ...
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Ùseless CEGENSA! Shame on the director for not knowing the correct spelling of the name of such a popular literary and creative personality! This things happen when people feel too big to see to some aspects of their jobs and entrust it to subordinates without proper supervision. I am solidly in support of Auntie Ama as I affectionately call her. Her books are all over the place and a simple google to cross-check the correct spelling would have saved all these embarrassment! A BIG SHAME TO CEGENSA AND UG!!!!
Joe 9 years ago

You have a serious problem.

You have a serious problem.
ona 9 years ago

Class 1 boy, why attack the director?

Class 1 boy, why attack the director?
nanny 9 years ago

on her invitation card,how was her spelled? is it Ata or Atta?
if it is Ata,then she should have known that it was a mistake but if it was Atta,then she is a hypocrite.

on her invitation card,how was her spelled? is it Ata or Atta?
if it is Ata,then she should have known that it was a mistake but if it was Atta,then she is a hypocrite.
Adje-Badu from Nobewam 9 years ago

You know what I'm talking about. They say they are experts in communication but Ghanaians recently came to learn that Uhuru Kenyatta was the President of Ghana.....Communication experts???, my foot!!!.

You know what I'm talking about. They say they are experts in communication but Ghanaians recently came to learn that Uhuru Kenyatta was the President of Ghana.....Communication experts???, my foot!!!.
NANA KENA LAWRE 9 years ago

There was no need walk away because nobody is perfect on earth. she is limited in consciousness.

There was no need walk away because nobody is perfect on earth. she is limited in consciousness.
Abena 9 years ago

We need more like you Madam,we always overlook these things, that's why our children are failing in schools .
These text language are killing society now .what a shame. Wake up , Ghanians .
Thank you Madam and congratulatio ...
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We need more like you Madam,we always overlook these things, that's why our children are failing in schools .
These text language are killing society now .what a shame. Wake up , Ghanians .
Thank you Madam and congratulations.
akwesi 9 years ago

I support her action 100%.This is a University of Ghana ,there should be no room for complacency.They should have done their checks and double checked.

I support her action 100%.This is a University of Ghana ,there should be no room for complacency.They should have done their checks and double checked.
Prince Charles 9 years ago

That's very dishonorable thing to do. What is a spelling mistake of a name? Can't she be gracious and just point out the error and make a joke of it? People take this world too serious.

That's very dishonorable thing to do. What is a spelling mistake of a name? Can't she be gracious and just point out the error and make a joke of it? People take this world too serious.
Ken Ntiamoa 9 years ago

"People take this world too seriously."

Ken

"People take this world too seriously."

Ken
AMA TX USA 9 years ago

Oh you are role model why you should have called their attention for that you have disgrace yourself

Oh you are role model why you should have called their attention for that you have disgrace yourself
Tony McLion 9 years ago

Although the organizers goofed by not putting the name the way she wanted it, but I think she over reacted in this situation.The Prof. failed as a role model by such an action. I however want to believe that there was somethi ...
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Although the organizers goofed by not putting the name the way she wanted it, but I think she over reacted in this situation.The Prof. failed as a role model by such an action. I however want to believe that there was something else other than her name. We need a full report of what actually took place before making any decision on her action.
Stephen 9 years ago

You know what?I'm Stephen on all my documents.so if you spelled my name Steven do you want me to accept that?Ghanaians we are too over knowing.You say nature,nature .Nature doesn't make mistake.That's her right.

You know what?I'm Stephen on all my documents.so if you spelled my name Steven do you want me to accept that?Ghanaians we are too over knowing.You say nature,nature .Nature doesn't make mistake.That's her right.
Kwame 9 years ago

Really? Nature doesn't make mistake? I think the scientists will beg to differ.

Really? Nature doesn't make mistake? I think the scientists will beg to differ.
Cantona 9 years ago

Your mother could have taken the Opportunity to correct this on the Platform when given the Mike...I am not on support of walking out on such occasion, I am sure she had agenda of the before the programme.

Your mother could have taken the Opportunity to correct this on the Platform when given the Mike...I am not on support of walking out on such occasion, I am sure she had agenda of the before the programme.
K.kruh 9 years ago

This is inhuman to walk out on children who have read to honor your name oh Africans!

This is inhuman to walk out on children who have read to honor your name oh Africans!
Agya Nimoh 9 years ago

The story is still wrong in the headline of the story on Ghanaweb. Ama Atta (Ata) Aidoo should close down Ghanaweb. Very Petty and Self conceited

The story is still wrong in the headline of the story on Ghanaweb. Ama Atta (Ata) Aidoo should close down Ghanaweb. Very Petty and Self conceited
Coco 9 years ago

What a show ...off havent yu travel before..... dont yu hear how foreiners...write gh names..and pronounce ..them....why the show ..off....haaaaaa..

What a show ...off havent yu travel before..... dont yu hear how foreiners...write gh names..and pronounce ..them....why the show ..off....haaaaaa..
K.joe 9 years ago

Am really disappointed i think the woman wasn't ready for the recognition..A whole people's role model very very bad. Even Donald Trump will not do this

Am really disappointed i think the woman wasn't ready for the recognition..A whole people's role model very very bad. Even Donald Trump will not do this
Nick 9 years ago

She doesn't need such weak recognition. She is well celebrated. Accept the mistakes and learn from it. I call it growth and maturity!!!

She doesn't need such weak recognition. She is well celebrated. Accept the mistakes and learn from it. I call it growth and maturity!!!
WHO DOES SHE THINK SHE IS? 9 years ago

Life goes on. The world doesn't revolve around her and neither does she give anyone oxygen to breathe. She can go to hell. Overrated and over-pampered.

Life goes on. The world doesn't revolve around her and neither does she give anyone oxygen to breathe. She can go to hell. Overrated and over-pampered.
poka 9 years ago

Kinna Kintu has done more harm than good to her arrogant mother. If her perfectionist mother walked out of a programme simply because of addition of t to her name, why come public with it?

Kinna Kintu has done more harm than good to her arrogant mother. If her perfectionist mother walked out of a programme simply because of addition of t to her name, why come public with it?
WHO DOES SHE THINK SHE IS? 9 years ago

All because of an extra "T" in Ata? Unbelievable!!!

All because of an extra "T" in Ata? Unbelievable!!!
Coward Africans 9 years ago

Thank you my mother for walking away.I have been wondering if Ghanaian journalist know what is proof reading.If one articles in Ghanaians journalists you can see a lot of spelling mistakes like dramatic Mahama ect ect ect.If ...
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Thank you my mother for walking away.I have been wondering if Ghanaian journalist know what is proof reading.If one articles in Ghanaians journalists you can see a lot of spelling mistakes like dramatic Mahama ect ect ect.If people begin to do that they would learn to read back what they write.
WHO DOES SHE THINK SHE IS? 9 years ago

What the fuck are you talking about? What is the big deal if your name is spelt "Atta" instead of "Ata"? Should this minor mistake warrant the stupidity and idiocy she put on display?

What the fuck are you talking about? What is the big deal if your name is spelt "Atta" instead of "Ata"? Should this minor mistake warrant the stupidity and idiocy she put on display?
Fienefie 9 years ago

Misspelling someone's name is a big deal. People have have been refused visas, access to money that is rightfully theirs, entry into another country, falsly imprisoned because their name was spelled incorrectly.

Moreover t ...
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Misspelling someone's name is a big deal. People have have been refused visas, access to money that is rightfully theirs, entry into another country, falsly imprisoned because their name was spelled incorrectly.

Moreover this is an institution of Higher Learning so they should know better.

As a society, we need to hold ourselves to higher standard bcos the rest of the world will not. It is left to you and I to prove them wrong.
Son of Africa 9 years ago

We have Attah,Ata,Atta Ata-,Arthur.I wonder if someone can explane whether These names are related to each other or not,not only from the way they are pronounced.

We have Attah,Ata,Atta Ata-,Arthur.I wonder if someone can explane whether These names are related to each other or not,not only from the way they are pronounced.
Don k 9 years ago

She might be a brilliant lady but to walk away from the event is childish. She should have used the platform to correct that mistake. Most academics lack the use of common sense

She might be a brilliant lady but to walk away from the event is childish. She should have used the platform to correct that mistake. Most academics lack the use of common sense
Abdul 9 years ago

I once introduced a speaker at an important occasion and called him by a middle name he disliked. He corrected me right when he came to the microphone and delivered his lectures. I apologized and he accepted my apology and we ...
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I once introduced a speaker at an important occasion and called him by a middle name he disliked. He corrected me right when he came to the microphone and delivered his lectures. I apologized and he accepted my apology and we hugged. That's what I expect from our mom.
Nick 9 years ago

You did a very bad work then. Sorry mate, but learn and perfect it

You did a very bad work then. Sorry mate, but learn and perfect it
Serwah 9 years ago

I believe this is a good platform to alert Ghanaians on being more attentive. Yes, no one is perfect but we should aim at perfection.

It really is off putting when people make mistakes at basic things; even this article o ...
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I believe this is a good platform to alert Ghanaians on being more attentive. Yes, no one is perfect but we should aim at perfection.

It really is off putting when people make mistakes at basic things; even this article on Ama Ata Aidoo has errors, I wonder if you noticed.

It's a bit disheartening that some really don't see anything wrong with the mistake and think it is just alright.

I go through CVs every now and again looking for potential employees but the kind of mistakes you see are appalling and then the candidate tells you that one of their qualities is "an eye for detail". Really? A little more time to cross check does not hurt; let's pay more attention please.
issa 9 years ago

Please can somebody do her a favor by advising her to seek medical attention?She might be going crazy if not normal behavior associated with Fanti educated women.The daugter is supporting her mother's madness attitude.

Please can somebody do her a favor by advising her to seek medical attention?She might be going crazy if not normal behavior associated with Fanti educated women.The daugter is supporting her mother's madness attitude.
Truth, 9 years ago

Ms Ama Ata Aidoo is a Fanti and wanted attention to detail to distinguish her among the Akan tribe. She went too far though. Fantes take pride in wedding but our mom has been Ms for life. The name of the daughter speaks volum ...
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Ms Ama Ata Aidoo is a Fanti and wanted attention to detail to distinguish her among the Akan tribe. She went too far though. Fantes take pride in wedding but our mom has been Ms for life. The name of the daughter speaks volumes of frustration.. Habaaa
Yaw 9 years ago

It is 'nurture' not 'nature' talents! The little little details!! Note this King Tony!!

It is 'nurture' not 'nature' talents! The little little details!! Note this King Tony!!
peeeeee 9 years ago

One t?

One t?
jm 9 years ago

I support her1000000%, lets not forget that this even took place in our premier university. If this mistakes are condoned here legon then where else do we get the best from. I quiet remember nana akufo Addo had to remind a pr ...
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I support her1000000%, lets not forget that this even took place in our premier university. If this mistakes are condoned here legon then where else do we get the best from. I quiet remember nana akufo Addo had to remind a presenter no to spell his name (akufo) with double *f*. If we don't get this things right, we may end up signing our death warrant. If professors are making this stupid mistake why won't we have criminal politicians messing us up everyday, because they know we lack the zeal to check things properly before approving them.
Thomas 9 years ago

You have made a mistake too. No one is perfect. Sorry. Next time give second thought before you act. Thanks.

You have made a mistake too. No one is perfect. Sorry. Next time give second thought before you act. Thanks.
KO 9 years ago

wha

wha
Yaw 9 years ago

Who would have known this, had it not being the daughter trying to ride on her mum's status in society? I quess she wish she had not done such. Have u seen how your innocent mum is being ridiculed by Ghanaians? "Wo wo eba bon ...
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Who would have known this, had it not being the daughter trying to ride on her mum's status in society? I quess she wish she had not done such. Have u seen how your innocent mum is being ridiculed by Ghanaians? "Wo wo eba bone a wo te wo ammodin nka". To wit "if u give birth to a fool u always remember your labour pains"
$AINT GHFUO, BLACK EXCELLENCE! 9 years ago

NONE OF THE STUPID ORGANIZERS EVEN MADE AN ATTEMPT TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE ERROR AND APOLOGIZE OR SEEK REDRESS WITH HER BEFORE OR DURING THE EVENT N IM SURE SHE JUST SAT THERE N SHOOK HER HEAD N SAID....ARE THESE PPL FOOLS OR BLIN ...
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NONE OF THE STUPID ORGANIZERS EVEN MADE AN ATTEMPT TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE ERROR AND APOLOGIZE OR SEEK REDRESS WITH HER BEFORE OR DURING THE EVENT N IM SURE SHE JUST SAT THERE N SHOOK HER HEAD N SAID....ARE THESE PPL FOOLS OR BLIND? THEN SHE WALKED OUT...
ona 9 years ago

Khufo, you have used very insulting language for the organizers. I put on record that, they went down in their knees to beg her to stay. a lot people intervened but she won't listen. She could have stayed and and even make a ...
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Khufo, you have used very insulting language for the organizers. I put on record that, they went down in their knees to beg her to stay. a lot people intervened but she won't listen. She could have stayed and and even make a joke out of it drawing their attention to detail.
the sad part is that there was to be a session where students who presented stories would have had an interaction with her.
its said this had to happen
Kobena Buadu 9 years ago

Pure and simple. She is demented!!!

Pure and simple. She is demented!!!
ona 9 years ago

there are equally other great women who could have been honoured. does she want to tell us that there are no mistakes in all of some of her publication?
Kintu, don't feel proud about this.

there are equally other great women who could have been honoured. does she want to tell us that there are no mistakes in all of some of her publication?
Kintu, don't feel proud about this.
Thomas Naif 9 years ago

two wrongs do not make a right. prof over reacted and had committed more sloppy mistake. the daughter should take a cue from this mistake by her mother. A disgrace.

two wrongs do not make a right. prof over reacted and had committed more sloppy mistake. the daughter should take a cue from this mistake by her mother. A disgrace.
$AINT GHFUO, BLACK EXCELLENCE! 9 years ago

WILL U SPELL UR MODA OR FADA'S NAME WRONGLY ON THEIR TOMBSTONE?. AMA DID THE RIGHT THING. MOST GH ARE MEDIOCRE N DUMB. THEY HAVE NO VALUE OR RESPECT FOR THEMSELVES....ANYMORE

WILL U SPELL UR MODA OR FADA'S NAME WRONGLY ON THEIR TOMBSTONE?. AMA DID THE RIGHT THING. MOST GH ARE MEDIOCRE N DUMB. THEY HAVE NO VALUE OR RESPECT FOR THEMSELVES....ANYMORE
truth 9 years ago

Got your name WRONG so WHAT. If you were to collect a doctorate degree outside Ghana with some spelling error will she do the same?mboasemkwa.

Got your name WRONG so WHAT. If you were to collect a doctorate degree outside Ghana with some spelling error will she do the same?mboasemkwa.
BAWUAH 9 years ago

Well that was her right to go where ever she wanted . But I am of the view that that was a wonderful platform to tell the world how she wanted her name to spelled .

Well that was her right to go where ever she wanted . But I am of the view that that was a wonderful platform to tell the world how she wanted her name to spelled .
Frank 9 years ago

if she's not suffering 4rm menopausal syndrome, then I can't think of any else. Does she no d no pple whose names r also mistakenly written as Ata instead of ATTA? This is too Ptty 2 induce a walk out if it's true. No one ...
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if she's not suffering 4rm menopausal syndrome, then I can't think of any else. Does she no d no pple whose names r also mistakenly written as Ata instead of ATTA? This is too Ptty 2 induce a walk out if it's true. No one should repeat this anywhere.
KWAPPS 9 years ago

Just because a simple ''t'' is added to her name, should she walk out on an event? She is therefore this she is therefore that. This seems to me the dominant thread of reasoning running through this forum. Most contributors w ...
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Just because a simple ''t'' is added to her name, should she walk out on an event? She is therefore this she is therefore that. This seems to me the dominant thread of reasoning running through this forum. Most contributors who felt like this would have failed miserably if this were an exams. It sets out clearly that she has been BATTLING this canker for a while with the literary world to spell her name correctly but most of you missed this very important point. Is it a case of not understanding what we read? She is simply tired of correcting these blockheads, and the CULMINATION is her walking out! Is this too much to ask of a nation so steeped in mediocrity and sloppiness we dare defend it? This is a shot across the bow to all Ghanaians that she will not be a part of this cultural mindset where we have developed a tolerance for mistakes and an effrontery of shrugging it off to boot. Our leaders, who should take similar actions when matters of such nature occur, re Independence day brochure fiasco, have rather developed a 'dead goat' syndrome and become complicit in it's notoriety. I support her wholeheartedly as, after this action, no one is likely to misspell her name again any time soon.
My Observation 9 years ago

Then I suppose this woman would not read news articles again because almost every article I read, I see so many grammatical and spelling errors. It appears no pays checks draft writings to make corrections anymore. Even this ...
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Then I suppose this woman would not read news articles again because almost every article I read, I see so many grammatical and spelling errors. It appears no pays checks draft writings to make corrections anymore. Even this article has something like "the 74 author". Is it the author of 74 books/papers/articles or 74-year old??
pocket lawyer. 9 years ago

Do we not mistakes as human beings?Is she a twin or not??if she is a twin then she got it wrong for the name given at birth,Attaa,Atta,Ata she should ask Oprah Winfrey how "Oprah became her sticky name, that was an honour g ...
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Do we not mistakes as human beings?Is she a twin or not??if she is a twin then she got it wrong for the name given at birth,Attaa,Atta,Ata she should ask Oprah Winfrey how "Oprah became her sticky name, that was an honour given to a person who has done so much in literature but had dented her image by choosing to walkout from an event in her honor for contribution to education so far as literature is concerned!Very disrespectful to organisers of the event!
$AINT GHFUO, BLACK EXCELLENCE! 9 years ago

BEFORE U GO TO THA BANK N INSTEAD IF WRITING ONE ZERO, U WROTE 6 ZEROS....WAT DO U THINK KWEEN LIZABETH WILL DO IF SHE REALISED HER NAME HAS BEEN MISPELT? DO U HAVE AN RESPECT FOR URSELF? IF THE PPL HONORING U HAD ANY RESPET ...
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BEFORE U GO TO THA BANK N INSTEAD IF WRITING ONE ZERO, U WROTE 6 ZEROS....WAT DO U THINK KWEEN LIZABETH WILL DO IF SHE REALISED HER NAME HAS BEEN MISPELT? DO U HAVE AN RESPECT FOR URSELF? IF THE PPL HONORING U HAD ANY RESPET FOR U. IM SURE THEY WOULD HAVE GONE TO GREATER LENGTHS TO MAKE SURE THERE WERE NO SPELLING ERRORS...IM GLAD SHE WALKED OUT. SHE IS HELPING TO SET A PRECEDENT THAT SUCH KOKOASA TINGS SHOULD NEVER BE TOLERATED ......ESPECIALLY FROM LEGON
Ken 9 years ago

Two wrongs do not make it right. She should have shown maturity and stay. It's a shame she walked out. The university didn't do well if if she's not full of pride,

Two wrongs do not make it right. She should have shown maturity and stay. It's a shame she walked out. The university didn't do well if if she's not full of pride,
Kofi Gbagbladza 9 years ago

She went too far. Come on

She went too far. Come on
Frank Ben 9 years ago

Very trivial. Some times Prez Kuffour's name is spelt with only 1 "f" but it doesn't change him. Gadaffi's name is spelt variously at times starting with "K" or with "ff" or "f". Ama and Amma are the same. She could have used ...
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Very trivial. Some times Prez Kuffour's name is spelt with only 1 "f" but it doesn't change him. Gadaffi's name is spelt variously at times starting with "K" or with "ff" or "f". Ama and Amma are the same. She could have used the occasion to explain why her name is Ata not Atta.
Kujo 9 years ago

What will happen if a someone from another country pronounces the name?

What will happen if a someone from another country pronounces the name?
Araba Thompson 9 years ago

I will be the last to condemn both the organisers of the program and the living legend Ama Atta Aidoo. But with me I will learn from it.
(1) It is becoming unbecoming of Ghanaians trying to become whiter and British than que ...
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I will be the last to condemn both the organisers of the program and the living legend Ama Atta Aidoo. But with me I will learn from it.
(1) It is becoming unbecoming of Ghanaians trying to become whiter and British than queen Elizabeth. These days u see who spelt like Kofi as Quophi or Koffi. Trying as hard to fit into the western set up. Nothing wrong with fitting in. The Chinese and Philippines in order to fit in they complete throw away one of their names and pick an English name say from Ku to James. This type of irritation is soo common on television. I normally use Kofi Annan. Kofi Annan has lived in western countries greater part and even after retirement he still lives there that Kofi Annan has maintained everything African about him. He is the ORIGINAL Kofi Annan. If you can't pronounce it, thus your problem not his. (2) My aunty Ama Atta Aidoo is an original, global and niche brand of literature which is very marketable, she doesn't want any pirating or duplication of the product - The brand is Ama Atta Aidoo. Each part of the name means something special to her. I mean very special to her. Take it or leave. (3) It is not every person who is that flexible and that liberal. To the extent to Ghana here nothing is taken serious from misappropriation, stealing, corruption of funds in government and private circles is seen normal. Not so with the class of Ama Atta Aidoo. They take everything serious. Because they have put in the hours, burnt the midnight oil, discipline themselves in life always to take the highways of life. That is what their were taught and learnt. With Aunty they cannot understand why examination papers should leak from JHS via SHS to universities. People like sees it as an abomination. People like can't understand why such waste in our society yet we complain of poverty. People like her don't make excuses they must excel in all things. (Keep ur criticism and weaknesses) (4) The message aunty Atta is giving us a Ghanaians is to wake up from our slumber and be a little serious. (But) I would have thought that since Kinna was around and got on with the program, I would have expected my aunty to have pointed out the error and demanded the correction to be effected there and then. That I believe, will have been a reconciliatory posture which would have reflected her person and career as a poet, writer, scholar and academician. (5) Maybe, she might have said this generation don't want to learn. Let me leave a lesson never to be forgotten in life particularly in academic circles. Ama Atta Aidoo, am in love with your brand.
Jamila 9 years ago

Hahahaha. She walked out because her name was spelt two T's and not one and you are on here showing support for her walkout by spelling her name with two T's. Now that is priceless.

Hahahaha. She walked out because her name was spelt two T's and not one and you are on here showing support for her walkout by spelling her name with two T's. Now that is priceless.
Kwaku Broni 9 years ago

What an arrogance ! As Senghor said " a tiger does not has to come from the bush to declear it's tigritude". All know who a tiger is!! I suspect after seeing the wrong spelling of her name the Priof. went into a sneezing ...
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What an arrogance ! As Senghor said " a tiger does not has to come from the bush to declear it's tigritude". All know who a tiger is!! I suspect after seeing the wrong spelling of her name the Priof. went into a sneezing episode similar to what happens "by snorting powdered tobacco by the sea shore ." We have to excuse the "Old Lady's" behavior to " having a bad day" and disconnect it from frayed Ego. She will always be Ama Ata Aidoo . Google has her imortalized!
kwadwo osei danso 9 years ago

Pls l support my mom and academician academician. We must be serious as a people. One's name shows one's identity. Abeadze people are proud of you. Am from abeadze- mprinkyi. We are behind you mom.

Pls l support my mom and academician academician. We must be serious as a people. One's name shows one's identity. Abeadze people are proud of you. Am from abeadze- mprinkyi. We are behind you mom.
kwadwo osei danso 9 years ago

Those who are criticizing should know that little things in life matter the most,no wonder,we are where we are.l was registered at a polling station at abeadze- mprinkyi by a semi literate as osei k danso instead of osei kwad ...
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Those who are criticizing should know that little things in life matter the most,no wonder,we are where we are.l was registered at a polling station at abeadze- mprinkyi by a semi literate as osei k danso instead of osei kwadwo danso. Last week at a transaction at state insurance corporation ,l was told l will have difficulty going to withdraw money. You see how little things in life matter.
Peter 9 years ago

I remember my surname being spelt 'Peter Kofi Ezuah' instead of 'Peter Kofi Erzuah' in a visa given by the South African embassy in 2009. On leaving the embassy in Accra, I detected the mistake and discussed with some Ghanaia ...
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I remember my surname being spelt 'Peter Kofi Ezuah' instead of 'Peter Kofi Erzuah' in a visa given by the South African embassy in 2009. On leaving the embassy in Accra, I detected the mistake and discussed with some Ghanaian visa applicants around who felt it was an insignificant error. On a second thought I went back to the officials and I remember the remarks by one if them 'But the two names are not the same'. The visa was cancelled and a new one issued with the correct name spelling. It is important we take these things seriously.
Mahadu 9 years ago

How could you make such a mistake though on an occasion of this kind. I personally would have added humour rather than walked away. It appears Ghanaians are too sensitive. Where is the writer's sense of humour if actually she ...
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How could you make such a mistake though on an occasion of this kind. I personally would have added humour rather than walked away. It appears Ghanaians are too sensitive. Where is the writer's sense of humour if actually she calls herself one?
Mahadu 9 years ago

Her reputation is out of the window from yesterday. Who care about this woman.

Her reputation is out of the window from yesterday. Who care about this woman.
lito 9 years ago

She can go to hell. She's not the only intellectual on earth. Disrespecting amal of invitees doesn't sound good.

She can go to hell. She's not the only intellectual on earth. Disrespecting amal of invitees doesn't sound good.
IDI AMIN DADA OF GHANA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 9 years ago

EVEN INCOMPETENT AND USELESS JOHN DRAMANI MAHAMA DID NOT WALK OUT OF THE INDEPENDENCE SQUARE WHEN THE PROGRAM BRUCHURE WAS FULL OF RIDICULOUS ERRORS. PROFESSOR INDEED. TWEAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

EVEN INCOMPETENT AND USELESS JOHN DRAMANI MAHAMA DID NOT WALK OUT OF THE INDEPENDENCE SQUARE WHEN THE PROGRAM BRUCHURE WAS FULL OF RIDICULOUS ERRORS. PROFESSOR INDEED. TWEAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Forson 9 years ago

because it was his party that made those mistakes in the brochures. let's be reasonable.

because it was his party that made those mistakes in the brochures. let's be reasonable.
Kwaku Yeboah 9 years ago

Instead of 'amaataaidoo@gmail.com' type'amaattaaidoo@gmail.com'' and see whether your mail will go through. You are celebrating someone whose name you can't spell correctly? Come on. Apologise now.

Instead of 'amaataaidoo@gmail.com' type'amaattaaidoo@gmail.com'' and see whether your mail will go through. You are celebrating someone whose name you can't spell correctly? Come on. Apologise now.
Forson 9 years ago

spelling of a name is different from how you think it should sound. if my name is "Kojjo" and you spell it "Kojo" thinking that is the best way to spell my name, I have the right to even sue you for imposing a fake name on me ...
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spelling of a name is different from how you think it should sound. if my name is "Kojjo" and you spell it "Kojo" thinking that is the best way to spell my name, I have the right to even sue you for imposing a fake name on me. Ghanaians tend to take everything normal. some people have the name "Sara" whilst some use "Sarah". you cannot substitute one for the other because you think one is the best way of spelling the person's name. let be serious and stop compromising on everything.
Benny 9 years ago

The walkingout never solves problem rather it jeopadises matters and makes problem worse cos. She shouls had stayed and then in that course of events correct the participants and callerbyes. Sorry guys my name is ATa and not ...
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The walkingout never solves problem rather it jeopadises matters and makes problem worse cos. She shouls had stayed and then in that course of events correct the participants and callerbyes. Sorry guys my name is ATa and not ATTA cos iam not a twin sibbling. That could have been the better way good citinery could had done and not walk out. This walkout portrays the behaviour and ann oppbringing. So mother next next dont wear that coat. we are a generation of loving and showing love and respect for one another. A little joke My chemistry master calling himself and named spelt DEATH came to the school and was introduced to the school as Mr. DEALTh. Is it DEAF or DEATH. This two homonymous words all sound negative and frightening death something forcusing on dead somethin and DEAF too somebody who cant hear or who has lost the hearing. If the explanation sound right to your ears then let me go on. Then it came that a first year student who is at the school went to the bungalow and asked the wife who was sweeping outside the compound. madam i want to see me DEATh
Not knowing the Chemistrymaster heard the ist year student pronouncing DEAF. He came out. Good morning sir. He shouted Hey boy, my name is DE..AFF DIAF. Another way of saying DEATH but different pronounciation. I hope you make my story. Iam making a small film with this story...WHO CARES
Daada 9 years ago

Only ugly women like this arrogant Ama ATTA Aidoo, who can't get a normal man to love them, will pretend to be feminist. What other choices does she have, but to console herself with a so-called feminism. By the way, how did ...
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Only ugly women like this arrogant Ama ATTA Aidoo, who can't get a normal man to love them, will pretend to be feminist. What other choices does she have, but to console herself with a so-called feminism. By the way, how did she get Ata instead of the Attah we know? It's an inferiority complex -- doesn't want to look like other Ghanaians.
KWAME 9 years ago

I agree with you. Has Madam never made an error in her life? Slamming our Premier University is quite unfortunate.

I agree with you. Has Madam never made an error in her life? Slamming our Premier University is quite unfortunate.
Cool 9 years ago

Well mistakes happen and that's why we have the work MISTAKE in the dictionary. It does not take anything away from her. She has over reacted

Well mistakes happen and that's why we have the work MISTAKE in the dictionary. It does not take anything away from her. She has over reacted
Eddy 9 years ago

Nobody is perfcet.

Nobody is perfcet.
George 9 years ago

Humility is what we all need. Staying and correcting the mistake would have been a better option

Humility is what we all need. Staying and correcting the mistake would have been a better option
BB 9 years ago

These are the people who would one day be in the helm of affaires and put a foreigner's name as the president of Ghana and we would applaud them right? Nonsense.

These are the people who would one day be in the helm of affaires and put a foreigner's name as the president of Ghana and we would applaud them right? Nonsense.
Cobby Rapture 9 years ago

Am speechless cos two wrong doesn't make right
Still u are a proud mum

Am speechless cos two wrong doesn't make right
Still u are a proud mum
Ebenezer 9 years ago

All accusing the writer should stop. In fact we are presented with the opportunity to reflect on lack of attention to detail. It is a microcosm of our national reflections on the area of negotiations of national inteerest ...
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All accusing the writer should stop. In fact we are presented with the opportunity to reflect on lack of attention to detail. It is a microcosm of our national reflections on the area of negotiations of national inteerest amongst other. She just told us her lot!
Ebenezer 9 years ago

So my wife just educated me on same: she says that in the local akan language, in naming ( note I said naming) we don't use double character for names in twi
What we find is acculturation of our names.
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So my wife just educated me on same: she says that in the local akan language, in naming ( note I said naming) we don't use double character for names in twi
What we find is acculturation of our names.
But really I can see her disgust of this coming from academia! I trust that this will great agenda for discussions!
Akonoba 9 years ago

Master, the Aidoo is double.

Master, the Aidoo is double.
Michael Baffoe 9 years ago

I totally agree with the honourable lady Madam Ama Ata AIDOO. It's high time Ghanaians pay attention to detail... and this is not detail. This is the highlight! Our attitude as Ghanaians easily satisfied with near perfect ...
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I totally agree with the honourable lady Madam Ama Ata AIDOO. It's high time Ghanaians pay attention to detail... and this is not detail. This is the highlight! Our attitude as Ghanaians easily satisfied with near perfect results is why we are constantly reinventing the wheel. Congratulations Madam. Stay on the high ground. When they go low, you go higher!
Richard Obeng 9 years ago

I'm surprised everyone here thinks it's a mistake. It isn't! They were just clueless. Ghanaians take things for granted. I see lot's of people spelling words wrongly in a repetitive manner and they call it mistake. ''Labor, f ...
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I'm surprised everyone here thinks it's a mistake. It isn't! They were just clueless. Ghanaians take things for granted. I see lot's of people spelling words wrongly in a repetitive manner and they call it mistake. ''Labor, flavor, organisation, and so on'' and you call it a mistake? ''I can't think far'', I guess!
NL 9 years ago

So people should see why Ghana is like this. Why would one walked away instead of using the same platform to educate the people so that such mistake will not repeat itself again. I don't personally see those age group as her ...
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So people should see why Ghana is like this. Why would one walked away instead of using the same platform to educate the people so that such mistake will not repeat itself again. I don't personally see those age group as heroes because they have fail Ghana with their disrespect, selfishness, proud, ignorance........THAT AGE GROUP IS THE GHANA WE SEE TODAY, THE GHANA THEY ARE LEAVING BEHIND. MAY GOD HAVE MERCY ON US ALL.
Sparkle Zee! 9 years ago

Growing up, through school, i equally didn't pay attention to the correct spelling of my name. At each level i had my spelling and others spelt my surname anyhow they pleased.

When it dawned on me and i began to correct t ...
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Growing up, through school, i equally didn't pay attention to the correct spelling of my name. At each level i had my spelling and others spelt my surname anyhow they pleased.

When it dawned on me and i began to correct this, others perceived me to be 'too known'.

I had to do an affidavit to cover all the misspellings. And i know I'm not alone in this.

Ghanaians take a lot of things for granted thereby rendering every aspect of our lives disorganized and chaotic.

Going forward, anyone who misspells my name will be made to do the right thing. I won't permit others to deal with my name as they please.

We must all learn to pay attention to detail!
gon. 9 years ago

This is greedy and stupid

This is greedy and stupid
gm 9 years ago

l am disappionted in my beautifull mama ,What is she telling we the young once coming.Mama you are wrong you could have stay and make fun of it.Like you can say my name is Ata but not ATTA finished.Please apologised to the or ...
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l am disappionted in my beautifull mama ,What is she telling we the young once coming.Mama you are wrong you could have stay and make fun of it.Like you can say my name is Ata but not ATTA finished.Please apologised to the organisers if realy its happened
Azumah 9 years ago

"Madam know all"what's more dishonouring than producing bastards to fill ur house?who is or was ur husband and which of ur children have the same father?Academic achievement as standard to disregard morality.Shame on u.

"Madam know all"what's more dishonouring than producing bastards to fill ur house?who is or was ur husband and which of ur children have the same father?Academic achievement as standard to disregard morality.Shame on u.
Eric 9 years ago

It will teach them lesson to be thorough and use due diligence in everything they do and not behave like the incompetent NDC government, full of mistakes. For all you know they are all NDC appointees...

It will teach them lesson to be thorough and use due diligence in everything they do and not behave like the incompetent NDC government, full of mistakes. For all you know they are all NDC appointees...
Ella Ansah 9 years ago

She over reacted. She could have addressed the issue in a different and more matured way. It's because she got it all wrong that's why the daughter is doing all to defend her. Come on Ama Ata Aidoo. You should be bigger than ...
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She over reacted. She could have addressed the issue in a different and more matured way. It's because she got it all wrong that's why the daughter is doing all to defend her. Come on Ama Ata Aidoo. You should be bigger than this minor issue. It's on a Gender and Advocacy platform, unless you don't believe in it.
Jedidiah 9 years ago

If it's something she has been trying to ensure for a long time, she could get offended. Your good works cannot be forgotten, Madam.
Leaving may have been a bit extreme, as the participants may have also put in a lot of time ...
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If it's something she has been trying to ensure for a long time, she could get offended. Your good works cannot be forgotten, Madam.
Leaving may have been a bit extreme, as the participants may have also put in a lot of time in your honour
Ella Ansah 9 years ago

I agree, it was for her to nicely correct it if she was patience to be introduced.

I agree, it was for her to nicely correct it if she was patience to be introduced.
Jj 9 years ago

Yu ar right , but what ever at all it is the program was meant for yu . , yu crushed yr own program . Isn't it...

Yu ar right , but what ever at all it is the program was meant for yu . , yu crushed yr own program . Isn't it...
Amoesiwa E. N. 9 years ago

Ama Ata Aidoo, née Christina Ama Aidoo is currently a Visiting Professor in the Africana Studies Department at Brown University. I'm not sure if Brown University spelt it as "Ataa", "Atta", etc she would have walked out as s ...
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Ama Ata Aidoo, née Christina Ama Aidoo is currently a Visiting Professor in the Africana Studies Department at Brown University. I'm not sure if Brown University spelt it as "Ataa", "Atta", etc she would have walked out as she rudely did to her compatriot. So typical of the "educated" in Africa. They don't respect, recognize and see their own. Yes, we agree your name wasn't spelt well. Ah baaa!
Francis Brakye Brown, Toronto 9 years ago

Her behaviour is inexcusable. Totally uncalled for, and it smacks of arrogance.

Her behaviour is inexcusable. Totally uncalled for, and it smacks of arrogance.
jb amoateng 9 years ago

Of course she was right if it is true.Serious people like her dont take things for granted.Even a whole country messes things up with spellings when celebrating a national event.

Of course she was right if it is true.Serious people like her dont take things for granted.Even a whole country messes things up with spellings when celebrating a national event.
IA 9 years ago

Much as her name was wrongly spelt, the lesson she taught the World was people should silently walk out in protest even without a formal complaint. This cannot be morally right.

Much as her name was wrongly spelt, the lesson she taught the World was people should silently walk out in protest even without a formal complaint. This cannot be morally right.
Maria Saltson 9 years ago

All said and done, let's pay attention to detail.

All said and done, let's pay attention to detail.
Fine boy 9 years ago

No one is perfect even word perfect has not yet attain it perfection!!! She should have stayed in do the correction. That was a bad decision she took .

No one is perfect even word perfect has not yet attain it perfection!!! She should have stayed in do the correction. That was a bad decision she took .
SLIMMART 9 years ago

Many comments on this issue share my exact thoughts. I believe Ama Ata Aidoo could have poked fun at the organizers of the event for the wrong spelling of her name, and then continued to participate in the event. That would h ...
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Many comments on this issue share my exact thoughts. I believe Ama Ata Aidoo could have poked fun at the organizers of the event for the wrong spelling of her name, and then continued to participate in the event. That would have been a classy act, rather than completely walking out of there.
As Ghanaians, where have our humanity, humility and sense of humour gone? This renowned literary scholar missed a fine opportunity to show why she is great. What a shame.
FACTUAL 9 years ago

I would have spelt her name: Amma Atta Addo; SHE WOULD HAVE HANGED ME!!! Forgive her; she is suffering from severe prolonged mental menopause!!!

I would have spelt her name: Amma Atta Addo; SHE WOULD HAVE HANGED ME!!! Forgive her; she is suffering from severe prolonged mental menopause!!!
IB 9 years ago

That is silly to walk out cos you can't build a nation with people who refuses to make corrections but walked away, she is not the best in terms of education and even the most prominent people who surpasses her make spelling ...
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That is silly to walk out cos you can't build a nation with people who refuses to make corrections but walked away, she is not the best in terms of education and even the most prominent people who surpasses her make spelling mistakes, was she not taught by someone before getting to where she is now, did she ot make mistakes and corrections before getting there,that is irresponsible arrogants,perhaps how many mistakes does she corrects through dictionary before bringing a piece out hence Atta in ghana is the right spelling of our language so if she chose only one "T" then she must be responsible for her action and be ready to make corrections cos when I saw Ata, it was like aliens name hence her parent made the first spelling mistake by changing our name Atta to Ata.
Koofie 9 years ago

You are right,you have done well Mama,it should be a great lesson to Ghanaian community especially birth and death department and passport office as well as our OPD's in our health sector why am I saying this, my friend had h ...
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You are right,you have done well Mama,it should be a great lesson to Ghanaian community especially birth and death department and passport office as well as our OPD's in our health sector why am I saying this, my friend had his uk VISA refused on grounds that the spelling on his birth certificate spelt ACHEAMPONG but on his application form he spelt ACHEAMPON,with this error his uk VISA was refused. Meanwhile the correct spelling of his name is ACHEAMPON and he ignored the error and submitted the application thaught that oh this is nothing but later he paid a big price for that error,Ghanaians should please learn how to ask people they are dealing with how they spell their names, so many Ghanaians up there are paying big price for such error,thanks
Kwaku A. Danso 9 years ago

We allow mediocrity and indiscipline and when our roads are built with the wrong aggregate of cement to crumble in 1-2 years, or bridges are built wrong or electricity components left out that protects us from damages due to ...
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We allow mediocrity and indiscipline and when our roads are built with the wrong aggregate of cement to crumble in 1-2 years, or bridges are built wrong or electricity components left out that protects us from damages due to power surges, what do we do? I can cite many examples in last 12 years since having my own house built in Ghana! Even cement blocks being sold has very little cement and deliberately eicked and evil!
Do we give that to God and say "TO ERR IS HUMAN"?
Man was made to seek perfection and act towards God, the state of PERFECTION!
People being paid to do a job must do the right things and discipline is what Ghana lacks, in addition to deliberate evil and wicked use of wrong materials in building even houses for others!
God punishes those who try to cut corners and so please Ghanaians should open their eyes and deliver what they are paid for!
SHAME on the persons in charge and somebody ought to be fired for the mistake!!
General DeGaule 9 years ago

Petty mindedness

Petty mindedness
Kwesi 9 years ago

That is the behaviour of a Gey Hey girl. So full of herself

That is the behaviour of a Gey Hey girl. So full of herself
Andrew 9 years ago

Names bear our identity,... I think she's right in her own world. U guys should wait to have names wrongly spelt in ur even ur certificate; and you will know how it feels.. I celebrate you Mom..!

Names bear our identity,... I think she's right in her own world. U guys should wait to have names wrongly spelt in ur even ur certificate; and you will know how it feels.. I celebrate you Mom..!
Enoch 9 years ago

Some are saying nature even makes mistakes which no man can correct. Must we as human keep being careless an repeating mistakes. No!!! Do you think any organization will wrongly spell her name again after know this action she ...
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Some are saying nature even makes mistakes which no man can correct. Must we as human keep being careless an repeating mistakes. No!!! Do you think any organization will wrongly spell her name again after know this action she too? Let's pay a little more attention to things and we will progress as a nation and as individuals
Cecilia 9 years ago

So many mistakes...even in this article and the comments thereof!

I can't stand it when people assume my Cecilia is spelt as Cecelia. Ask!!! The artwork for this event should have been signed off by her! THEN this sloppin ...
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So many mistakes...even in this article and the comments thereof!

I can't stand it when people assume my Cecilia is spelt as Cecelia. Ask!!! The artwork for this event should have been signed off by her! THEN this sloppiness could have been prevented. Extreme as this may seem to many, I agree with her: someone had to burn their bra first, just so I can vote!

Well done, Ma'am!
Danny 9 years ago

We Ghanaians sometimes takes things for granted. How you spell it is how you pronounce it. I went for an interview two years ago there three Names on my CV and the secretary came to mention two out of the three and I re ...
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We Ghanaians sometimes takes things for granted. How you spell it is how you pronounce it. I went for an interview two years ago there three Names on my CV and the secretary came to mention two out of the three and I refused to respond so after the next person my agent called me to out where I was and I told him I am at the venue and he said he received a call from that am not there, so the lady again to mention the names again and this time she mentioned my full name. I was asked why I did not respond at the first time and I told the she did not mention my name and there I mentioned my names again to them.
Ritmens 9 years ago

Danny I feel sorry for you. You're arrogance could have cost you a job. As a person from Ghana living in USA, Americans have a hard time pronouncing my name. Should I get upset each time? The point is her was wasn't misspelle ...
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Danny I feel sorry for you. You're arrogance could have cost you a job. As a person from Ghana living in USA, Americans have a hard time pronouncing my name. Should I get upset each time? The point is her was wasn't misspelled, they just added an additional "t" so what? So walking out made her a better person, added more credentials to her name. We have to call a spade a spade. This is foolishness and low. Doing all this in your honor and she screws it up because of a "t"?. This is the new LOW. Ghana wake up and smell the coffee. That's why we are still considered a 3rd world people. Lack of self control is bringing us dowm.
BASH 9 years ago

Very unfortunate but my 8yr old son asked why I'm giggling to the story,after telling him what occurred,he was like " but just a mistake to her name,she might as well corrected them rather than walking out"

Very unfortunate but my 8yr old son asked why I'm giggling to the story,after telling him what occurred,he was like " but just a mistake to her name,she might as well corrected them rather than walking out"
F.OSEI 9 years ago

Please people should understand her decision and move on with their lives. Th his woman is suffering from serious Menopausal Disorder Syndrom [SDS] She's not of herself. Do you think any normal woman will take such decision? ...
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Please people should understand her decision and move on with their lives. Th his woman is suffering from serious Menopausal Disorder Syndrom [SDS] She's not of herself. Do you think any normal woman will take such decision? Please forgive Her for this menopausal decision.
Yaw 9 years ago

A collection of errors, at independence anniversary, wrong president for Gh, pink sheet errors that led to the election of an error president who's turner is full of errors, inaccuracies and, mistakes. This woman's name is ...
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A collection of errors, at independence anniversary, wrong president for Gh, pink sheet errors that led to the election of an error president who's turner is full of errors, inaccuracies and, mistakes. This woman's name is a house hold name, I'm shocked at this level of error driven country
Prof. Samuel B. Owusu-Mintah 9 years ago

I salute you Prof Ata Aidoo. You are a real gem. You did the right thing as there is much in a name. Would you believe that in most offices in Cape Coast my surname Owusu-Mintah is written Mintah Owusu? I am forced to ask thi ...
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I salute you Prof Ata Aidoo. You are a real gem. You did the right thing as there is much in a name. Would you believe that in most offices in Cape Coast my surname Owusu-Mintah is written Mintah Owusu? I am forced to ask this question: Would you respond if you are called Fynn Aggrey instead of Aggrey-Fynn? People should learn to be meticulous with other people's names. Its their identity.
Prof. Samuel B. Owusu-Mintah 9 years ago

You are saying Americans have problems spelling your name, ok. The people at the University of Ghana who mispelt the professor's name were they Americans? We don't have to encourage mediocrity, please.

You are saying Americans have problems spelling your name, ok. The people at the University of Ghana who mispelt the professor's name were they Americans? We don't have to encourage mediocrity, please.

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