Ghana is a 'world class’ democracy - Mahama

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.AGBESI KWESI 9 years ago

why

why
BB 9 years ago

VOTE MAHAMA 2016!!!!!

VOTE MAHAMA 2016!!!!!
SUWEBATU - Alberta, Canada 9 years ago

The Ghana National Association of Teachers has described as unfortunate, President John Dramani Mahama’s unilateral decision not to restore the scrapped allowances for trainee teachers.

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The Ghana National Association of Teachers has described as unfortunate, President John Dramani Mahama’s unilateral decision not to restore the scrapped allowances for trainee teachers.

The scrap of the allowances in 2014 triggered protests by many people, especially the teacher trainees but President Mahama has maintained he will not succumb to pressure, noting he prefers to lose the elections than to restore the allowance.

Government claimed the payment of the allowance was having “huge cost implication for the national budget” and also caused it to scale down the number of students intake through the imposition of what we call the quota system.

Addressing students of the Cape Coast University last week, President Mahama claimed the withdrawal of the allowance has increased enrollment at the various colleges of education nationwide.

But the General Secretary of GNA, David Ofori Acheampong, says the president could have allowed for broader consultations before making the statement.

He said one of the reasons given for the withdrawal of the allowance was that facilities were going to be expanded to take more trainee teachers but noted that has not been done.

“The reason they gave was that they wanted to expand the facilities and as I speak to you now no facility has been expanded in any College of Education. Even as I speak to you today, there is a problem with the final years who are supposed to come out next year,” Mr Acheampong said.

Speaking to TV3’s Daniel Opoku, he denied claims by President Mahama that enrollment has increased since the cancellation of the training allowances.
Seidu 9 years ago

THE ONLY THINGS MAHAMA PROVIDED FOR GHANAIANS FOR 8 YEARS ARE POVERTY, HUNGER, SICKNESS AND CORRUPTION. MAHAMA MUST GO!!! NO 3RD TERM FOR ATOPAHENE JOHN FORD.

THE ONLY THINGS MAHAMA PROVIDED FOR GHANAIANS FOR 8 YEARS ARE POVERTY, HUNGER, SICKNESS AND CORRUPTION. MAHAMA MUST GO!!! NO 3RD TERM FOR ATOPAHENE JOHN FORD.
OLD SOLDIER 9 years ago

Author: SUWEBATU - Alberta, Canada
Date: 2016-09-21 15:54:15
Comment to: 4 MORE YRS FOR MAHAMA !!!!

The Ghana National Association of Teachers has described as unfortunate, President John Dramani Mahama’s unilateral ...
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Author: SUWEBATU - Alberta, Canada
Date: 2016-09-21 15:54:15
Comment to: 4 MORE YRS FOR MAHAMA !!!!

The Ghana National Association of Teachers has described as unfortunate, President John Dramani Mahama’s unilateral decision not to restore the scrapped allowances for trainee teachers.

The scrap of the allowances in 2014 triggered protests by many people, especially the teacher trainees but President Mahama has maintained he will not succumb to pressure, noting he prefers to lose the elections than to restore the allowance.

Government claimed the payment of the allowance was having “huge cost implication for the national budget” and also caused it to scale down the number of students intake through the imposition of what we call the quota system.

Addressing students of the Cape Coast University last week, President Mahama claimed the withdrawal of the allowance has increased enrollment at the various colleges of education nationwide.

But the General Secretary of GNA, David Ofori Acheampong, says the president could have allowed for broader consultations before making the statement.

He said one of the reasons given for the withdrawal of the allowance was that facilities were going to be expanded to take more trainee teachers but noted that has not been done.

“The reason they gave was that they wanted to expand the facilities and as I speak to you now no facility has been expanded in any College of Education. Even as I speak to you today, there is a problem with the final years who are supposed to come out next year,” Mr Acheampong said.

Speaking to TV3’s Daniel Opoku, he denied claims by President Mahama that enrollment has increased since the cancellation of the training allowances.
AJAX 9 years ago

THIS IS TRASH. ALMOST ALL AFRICAN COUNTRIES PRACTICING DEMOCRACY DO RADIO CALL IN TO CRITISIZE THEIR PRESIDENT EVEN USING HARDER WORDS THAN IN GHANA. WHY IS MAHAMA WORRIED ABOUT PEOPLE WHO ARE NOT AT THE PRESIDENCY CRITICIZIN ...
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THIS IS TRASH. ALMOST ALL AFRICAN COUNTRIES PRACTICING DEMOCRACY DO RADIO CALL IN TO CRITISIZE THEIR PRESIDENT EVEN USING HARDER WORDS THAN IN GHANA. WHY IS MAHAMA WORRIED ABOUT PEOPLE WHO ARE NOT AT THE PRESIDENCY CRITICIZING HIM?
lrn 9 years ago

The illiteracy in our country is the cause of this comic government that attracts more illiterates and imposes hardships and poverty on Ghanaians. We have better alternatives but due to tribalism and illiteracy we are stuck w ...
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The illiteracy in our country is the cause of this comic government that attracts more illiterates and imposes hardships and poverty on Ghanaians. We have better alternatives but due to tribalism and illiteracy we are stuck with this useless ndc party! Ghana is finished!
JB 9 years ago

This is why democracy is a bad thing. You don't have to pass even o'levels or have any business experience to become president. Just empty promises, propaganda, bribes and bull shit. We should limit voters register to tax pay ...
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This is why democracy is a bad thing. You don't have to pass even o'levels or have any business experience to become president. Just empty promises, propaganda, bribes and bull shit. We should limit voters register to tax payers only so we can make sure we never again end up with houseboys and thieves running the country.
dotse 9 years ago

I disagree with u. Ghana is not a failed state. The point is u and l are unpatriotic citizens. We follow politics blindly. We only believe in ourselves and not in others. We are inward looking people who always thing it shou ...
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I disagree with u. Ghana is not a failed state. The point is u and l are unpatriotic citizens. We follow politics blindly. We only believe in ourselves and not in others. We are inward looking people who always thing it should be us and not others. We say what others say because its against our opponents. We don't care whether its true or not. We peddle falsehood in the name of politics. We hate and wish opponents dead because we disagree on issues. We support parties instead of the state. We see our political leaders as gods, whether they speak the truth or not. We hate each other just because we feel we are supposed to be in the realms of affairs. We are arrogant and unsupportive. We never show praise or gratitude even when our opponents get it right...... How can the state stand. We failed Ghana not that Ghana is a failed state my brother
Collins A. Antwi 9 years ago

why do you say all that scrap?
While only the government can work, the rest of us can only speak our minds and it ends there.
Should we have a listening government, then this comment would have meant something.
If there is ...
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why do you say all that scrap?
While only the government can work, the rest of us can only speak our minds and it ends there.
Should we have a listening government, then this comment would have meant something.
If there is something good that must be done, then it must be done once.

sulli 9 years ago

you are a failed person that is why you live in someone country! come home samoooooo!

you are a failed person that is why you live in someone country! come home samoooooo!
aikins 9 years ago

Better in someone's country than under this useless corrupt mahama.

Better in someone's country than under this useless corrupt mahama.
ekuoba 9 years ago

I say tweaaa to this INEPT president!!

I say tweaaa to this INEPT president!!
TWEAA dc. 9 years ago

27 MILLION PEOPLE BEING LED BY A CORRUPT AND A DEAD GOAT.

27 MILLION PEOPLE BEING LED BY A CORRUPT AND A DEAD GOAT.
Nostra D 9 years ago

No alterntive at the moment
Mahama is best among all
NDUOM is vuvuzela
Nana is going n retirement
I was in Ghana recently and i can tell you that
Ilove what i saw
I'm going back next month
May the almigty bless the Pre ...
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No alterntive at the moment
Mahama is best among all
NDUOM is vuvuzela
Nana is going n retirement
I was in Ghana recently and i can tell you that
Ilove what i saw
I'm going back next month
May the almigty bless the President and his team
Kaakyire Kwasi 9 years ago

NONSENSE

NONSENSE
Ex-Pope. Manso Amenfi 9 years ago

Come again Mr President

Come again Mr President
Banza Yaro 9 years ago

Yep, a world class democracy mismanaged and controlled by corrupt rich beggers who believe in alms for their citizen on a daily basis.

Yep, a world class democracy mismanaged and controlled by corrupt rich beggers who believe in alms for their citizen on a daily basis.
Jakes 9 years ago

Because you don't fit be a president, that's why you're driving the nation to a ditch, better give way for a better and qualify person to come what you know best hijacking the the government in your favor shame on you.

Because you don't fit be a president, that's why you're driving the nation to a ditch, better give way for a better and qualify person to come what you know best hijacking the the government in your favor shame on you.
Prof. Issifu, USA 9 years ago

In a true democracy you'd have stepped down after going contrary to the constitution eg Gitmo 2, ford bribe etc.

In a true democracy you'd have stepped down after going contrary to the constitution eg Gitmo 2, ford bribe etc.

Victor A. Youngn 9 years ago

Oh yeah; with NDC's kind of "buga-buga" intimidating and murder in the night going on huh? You must be drunk. Please get lost with your bullshit...!!!

Oh yeah; with NDC's kind of "buga-buga" intimidating and murder in the night going on huh? You must be drunk. Please get lost with your bullshit...!!!
BOCA T 9 years ago

Ghana is a failed state....we still have Dumsor so what's Mahama talking about

Ghana is a failed state....we still have Dumsor so what's Mahama talking about
Sam 9 years ago

Dumsor at where? In your mother's room?

Dumsor at where? In your mother's room?
Vicky 9 years ago

Corruption, Infestations of Mosquitoes, Energy Crisis, Poverty, Jobless with a Debt consolidation with I.M.F under a Comunist System with a Dead Goat Leader who has no clue to lead the Country to ease the burden of his people ...
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Corruption, Infestations of Mosquitoes, Energy Crisis, Poverty, Jobless with a Debt consolidation with I.M.F under a Comunist System with a Dead Goat Leader who has no clue to lead the Country to ease the burden of his people, who has led his Country back to the midevil years is bragging, with all the resources we have, how are the people suffering from a variety of problems like that, only i will never know.
What a Shameless Bastard.
INCOMPETENT PRESIDENT 9 years ago

MAHAMA JOKES

MAHAMA JOKES
sam Y... 9 years ago

You are indeed a leader.... God Bless You and your compatriots. ...

You are indeed a leader.... God Bless You and your compatriots. ...
MAME ESI 9 years ago

NDC LIES LIES LIES,,,,,

NDC LIES LIES LIES,,,,,
MAME ESI 9 years ago

WHY IS NPP ALLOWING NDC SPEW SERIOUS LIES LIES LIES UNCHALLENGED.......
Information available to the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) Fact-checking team reveals that claims by Transport Minister on the New Patriotic P ...
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WHY IS NPP ALLOWING NDC SPEW SERIOUS LIES LIES LIES UNCHALLENGED.......
Information available to the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) Fact-checking team reveals that claims by Transport Minister on the New Patriotic Party (NPP) housing record are not true.
Fiifi Fiavi Kwetey claims the NPP did not build “even a chamber and hall” and that “not even a single room was completed in eight years of the NPP” are false.
Again, his claims about investments in the transport sector were also found to be true but misleading. Below are the claims he made, the fact-checking verdicts and the basis for the verdicts.
CLAIM 1: “But listen, even though they [the NPP] had so much more revenue than us, between 1993 and 2000…NDC was able to build houses. When you go to Adenta, you see houses. When you go to Sakumono, you see houses. You go to Dansoman, you see houses. You go to Tema Community 3, you see houses built by the NDC government between 1993 to 2000, and also houses in all the regional capitals. How many houses did NPP build? Zero, not even one chamber and hall! Not even one single room was completed in eight years of the NPP.
VERDICT: Completely false
EXPLANATION: Fiifi Kwetey did not name specific housing projects, but it appears from the areas he cited that these were mainly SSNIT bungalows. The NPP also undertook various housing projects, some of which were completed before the party left office in 2008.
The NPP built 5,138 units of “Affordable Houses” in Kpone Katamanso (1,788) and Borteyman (1,572) near the Legon Farms in Accra, Asokore Mampong (1,092) in Kumasi as well as in Koforidua (342), Tamale (200) and Wa (144). At the time of leaving office, about 60% of the houses were roofed and some painted. Others were at various stages of completion. These houses were, however, not completed and handed over to people to live in.
Housing projects that were completed in the NPP’s administration included the AU Village in Cantonments and another project similar to the AU Village located at Ridge in Accra near the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) head office.
During the NPP’s term in office, the Ghana Military Barracks at Burma Camp, (popularly called Beijing Barracks) was built. The cost of the project was $3.8 million.
According to information on the website of the Ghana Armed Forces, the barracks comprises “3 Blocks of 28 units each, 2 Blocks of 12 units each to accommodate 24 married couples and 84 single quarters.” Works on the project started in March 2003 and it was commissioned on March 11, 2004.
It is, therefore, false to claim that “not even one single room was completed in eight years of the NPP,” when aside from the projects cited above, Ghana’s Presidential Palace, The Flagstaff House, was built by that administration.
CLAIM 2: Now under transport, President John Mahama has brought about the largest investment in the history of not just in Ghana but in Africa. $1.5 billion that has been invested to transform the ports of Ghana. It’s never happened in the history of Ghana. In fact, the World Bank say that alone is the biggest facility they have ever seen in any country.
VERDICT: True but Misleading
EXPLANATION: It’s true that $1.5 billion have been sourced for the expansion of the Tema Port, but, it’s misleading to state emphatically that the amount has been invested and that it’s the largest investment in the transport sector across Africa.
According to a press release from the maritime authority, ‘Meridian Port Services (MPS) has secured the required financing to execute the Tema Port Expansion Project, enabling the development of an ultra-modern state-of-the-art port facility at Ghana’s primary commercial hub.
The project, valued at $1.5 billion, in addition to serving Ghana, will also expand trade flows and links across West Africa.
Meridian Port Services Limited is a joint venture between the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority and Meridian Port Holdings Limited, with Bolloré Transport & Logistics and APM Terminals as the two main shareholders.
Construction of the harbour expansion project will begin on October 1, 2016, and is projected to be completed by 4th Quarter of 2019.’
Again, Kenya has seen an amount of $13.8 billion being invested in a railway project.
According to CNN, “It's been billed as the most ambitious project in Kenya since it gained independence in 1963. Now, the first section of the east African nation's $13.8 billion railway is nearly finished".
South Africa has also initiated an investment project worth $3.2 billion in expanding and developing the Port of Durban. The project will majorly involve expanding the container terminals, deepening and widening the harbour and also boast a new ultra-modern passenger cruise terminal, which will harbour big vessels bringing international tourists
CITIZEN 9 years ago

YES, I AGREE WITH PRESIDENT MAHAMA 'GHANA IS A WORLD CLASS DEMOCRACY 'WHERE THE PRESIDENT CAN NULLIFY JUDICIAL JUDGMENT IN FAVOUR OF POLITICAL PUNDITS. WHERE A GOVERNMENT GIVES $25 MILLION TO A PARTY FINANCIER FOR NO WORK DON ...
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YES, I AGREE WITH PRESIDENT MAHAMA 'GHANA IS A WORLD CLASS DEMOCRACY 'WHERE THE PRESIDENT CAN NULLIFY JUDICIAL JUDGMENT IN FAVOUR OF POLITICAL PUNDITS. WHERE A GOVERNMENT GIVES $25 MILLION TO A PARTY FINANCIER FOR NO WORK DONE WHILE THE PRESIDENT'S PARTY. BENEFIT FROM HIM, $10 MILLION PARTY HEADQUARTERS .WORLD CLASS DEMOCRACY WHERE THE NATIONAL DEBT CAN RISE FROM GHC 8.5 BILLION TO GHC 105.6 BILLION WITHIN 8YRS .WHERE TEAM B POLITICIANS ARE THE ADVISERS OF THE PRESIDENT AND GHANAIANS LOOK ON LIKE SHEEP. GONE ARE THE DAYS,WHEN MEN WERE MEN. 'ABAKADE'
Sam 9 years ago

Mahama know how to speak. The best representative so far. Nobody can be compared.

Mahama know how to speak. The best representative so far. Nobody can be compared.

King Lomotey 9 years ago

Do something about our inefficient educational system, energy system, agriculture & water systems to achieve maximum democracy.

The media houses should stress these, making them national priorities.

Do something about our inefficient educational system, energy system, agriculture & water systems to achieve maximum democracy.

The media houses should stress these, making them national priorities.
Mr Bond 9 years ago

This is an insult to the UN general assembly and all head of states.This insatiable greedy bastard says what?That Ghana has first class democracy in the world is insult to those who don't dictate to Electoral commissioner an ...
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This is an insult to the UN general assembly and all head of states.This insatiable greedy bastard says what?That Ghana has first class democracy in the world is insult to those who don't dictate to Electoral commissioner and manipulate figures and buy goodies share them the Father Christmas Santa clause.Did our sanitary pad money thief president told UN that in Ghana it was twenty seven zero and non exist polling station got it name figure of God which make it world first class.
Kiki sowah!!! 9 years ago

Being incompetent, corrupt and insensitive. Done all kinds of jokes in Ghana not satisfied, so you gone international. Well done!!!

Being incompetent, corrupt and insensitive. Done all kinds of jokes in Ghana not satisfied, so you gone international. Well done!!!
KWAKU MAKAMAKA, SABASS 9 years ago

The UN General Assembly should not take this thievery President serious. He's just a mess and big disgrace to African democracy he's preaching. Under his Presidency, corruption is on the rise in Ghana and mainly among his own ...
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The UN General Assembly should not take this thievery President serious. He's just a mess and big disgrace to African democracy he's preaching. Under his Presidency, corruption is on the rise in Ghana and mainly among his own cabinets. His Veep just recently called him a thief.
fun club 9 years ago

who is maahama
mahaama my shit

who is maahama
mahaama my shit
kofi pra 9 years ago

THIS PRESIDENT IS A CHILD

THIS PRESIDENT IS A CHILD
T and T 9 years ago

Mahama, U have lowered the bar for democracy. U do not provide public education, how can democracy work with about 70% of the people "uneducated"? There are too much traditions, superstition, ignorance, corruption etc.
U ar ...
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Mahama, U have lowered the bar for democracy. U do not provide public education, how can democracy work with about 70% of the people "uneducated"? There are too much traditions, superstition, ignorance, corruption etc.
U are abusing power when u try to spend your way to power. We are very uncivilized and so democracy in Ghana is not working.

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