The poorest districts in Ghana according to the District League Table

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VOICE OF INSPIRATION 9 years ago

Lord thanks for Shining Your Light In GH

Lord thanks for Shining Your Light In GH
OSEI TAWIAH 9 years ago

LETS PRAY

LETS PRAY
insight to the bone 9 years ago

Ghanaians want a society in the 21st century not fake ass bullshit megalomaniac leadership. Thanks to JJ and hegemony /tribalism we are divided and do not waste your energy trying to unite us like Mills did but rather respect ...
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Ghanaians want a society in the 21st century not fake ass bullshit megalomaniac leadership. Thanks to JJ and hegemony /tribalism we are divided and do not waste your energy trying to unite us like Mills did but rather respect our diversity and let each look after their own without any hindrance from others.It is time to accept reality and call a spade a spade , we shall never be united. Their idea of unity means we are to deny who we are while they can say we are Ewes , Northerners but if you say you are Akan then you are evil. we Akans will never again be discriminated against in our own country , now we shall even the score as we can also say our time has come. We shall not tolerate the neglect of Akan areas development in favor of northern or Ewe areas through elaborate sophisticated schemes such as GYEEDA SADA or whatever nonsense these criminals can think of. We shall now encourage the return and integration of our over 10 million strong diaspora and their capital to rebuild our nation. We shall encourage the ewes and northerners to secede and form their own states/country so we place international borders between our peoples and try to be constructive neighbors instead of this situation that only creates hatred resentment and tribalism mixed with hegemony.Yes its time table these issues as if one views the distribution of votes we see Nana this time got the support of the united Akan and all others gave support to the criminal mahama led ndc . If both sides are right then we need to consider a confederation or outright separate states and organize a peaceful referendum to that effect just like Czechoslovakia did , no need to break up in the throes of war and violence as the secession is inevitable. Lets not allow the deterioration into war as we see in Somalia , Syria ,Iraq , Yugoslavia and soon Turkey. Akans have a different set of moral values virtues and aspirations than the rest so we should enable them their own freedom to pursue their destiny. We should reinstate to votes rights to all our diaspora as where-ever they are the share in the hopes and aspirations of the Akan desire for development and jobs. We shall pursue to the ends of the earth all these corrupt criminal ndc and including Kuffour JJ Rawlings Afoko and whatever (criminals hiding behind politics )have you for their treachery , betrayal and exploitation of Akan wealth as a deterrent to future wannabe mafia criminals. i am surprised these police did not condemn attacks and destruction of Akan businesses politicians families and individuals yet come out because of one fire and say widespread attacks? Saturday morning Mahama called to mobilize the military under the excuse of law and order so they come out shooting but the military because their experience learnt from peace keeping world wide knew it was a suicide mission so declined to participate but these idiot koti police have no brains at all . Pepeni Mahama go away in peace as professional police know their jobs and dont need any foolish amateur political instructions that will lead to instability . Those who are not for us we must know are against us so for them today demanding for factories dams or development scornfully we let them know we Akans will make sure despite Npp and Nana will make sure they get nothing. we shall inform all potential investors that their leaders stole billions and are not investing there because they know their people are primitive and will destroy any factory investment or one day be cutting your throat as they are all latent areas of radfical Islamic fanatical criminals so the best way to help them is to destroy them , God says all people who glorify human sacrifice by slicing throats must be wiped off the face of this earth. yes the battle continues and will only finish when we divide the country. We stand vigilant and ever ready for any turn of events.
ANTHEA 9 years ago

WELL THANKS FOR THE INFORMATION NOW RETURN BACK TO YOUR VILLAGE AND STOP CHASING CARS WITH YOUR KEYCHAINS AND TOILET ROLLS

WELL THANKS FOR THE INFORMATION NOW RETURN BACK TO YOUR VILLAGE AND STOP CHASING CARS WITH YOUR KEYCHAINS AND TOILET ROLLS
LARYEAH 9 years ago

YOU RETURN TO YOUR HELL-INFESTED VILLAGE FIRST. ATEA!

YOU RETURN TO YOUR HELL-INFESTED VILLAGE FIRST. ATEA!
NDC DEAD AND BURIED (aka Submarine) 9 years ago

Villagers feed you idiots. Come to Kwahu and see proper houses not your shacks

Villagers feed you idiots. Come to Kwahu and see proper houses not your shacks
Adjah 9 years ago

This is what voting for NDC consistently does to your region. I told you people vote against themselves. What a shame.

This is what voting for NDC consistently does to your region. I told you people vote against themselves. What a shame.
OSEI TAWIAH 9 years ago

LETS HAVE HOPE IN NANA ADDO

LETS HAVE HOPE IN NANA ADDO
ANTHEA 9 years ago

DREAM ON. THEY WANT JUST YOUR VOTES BUT NOT THE PEOPLE

DREAM ON. THEY WANT JUST YOUR VOTES BUT NOT THE PEOPLE
NDC DEAD AND BURIED (aka Submarine) 9 years ago

NPP gave NHIS so they can do it again.
No more Trokosi NDC

NPP gave NHIS so they can do it again.
No more Trokosi NDC

Believe in God 9 years ago

The most developed region in ghana is Brong Ahafo.

The most developed region in ghana is Brong Ahafo.
Nash 9 years ago

Why is it for Nana or what

Why is it for Nana or what
abc 9 years ago

you keep voting for the same people who have been impoverishing you for decades. things are looking better in the north but with volta it's just pathetic!

you keep voting for the same people who have been impoverishing you for decades. things are looking better in the north but with volta it's just pathetic!
Steven 9 years ago

What do you expect when on this forum and others the insults keep being directed to them from NPP supporters

What do you expect when on this forum and others the insults keep being directed to them from NPP supporters
serwaa 9 years ago

Chose one; insults and development.

Chose one; insults and development.
KKO 9 years ago

And those were the districts that did not want change!

The curse of ignorance.

And those were the districts that did not want change!

The curse of ignorance.
Sam 9 years ago

Change is when something better happens, not when the same lies as repeated over and over again

Change is when something better happens, not when the same lies as repeated over and over again
James Naru 9 years ago

voltarians ; that is what you get for voting ndc

voltarians ; that is what you get for voting ndc
Villager 9 years ago

The stats are not correct. Where is Bonkpolgu-Yoyoo, the home of Johnson Kombian? The ppl always fighting n killing, no development, always peace keeping monie spent on soldiers an polic people

The stats are not correct. Where is Bonkpolgu-Yoyoo, the home of Johnson Kombian? The ppl always fighting n killing, no development, always peace keeping monie spent on soldiers an polic people
RPG 9 years ago

The 3 Northern and the Volta regions meanwhile are the political world bank of the NDC party, where repugnant political demagoguery is employed to keep them in poverty whilst their leaders loot themselves into riches.
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The 3 Northern and the Volta regions meanwhile are the political world bank of the NDC party, where repugnant political demagoguery is employed to keep them in poverty whilst their leaders loot themselves into riches.
North Tongu is a constituency represented by Ablakwa Okudzeto Samuel, MP. As he is engaged in ethnocentric and tribalistic politics he loots Ghana bonkers ala judgment debts and bloated contracts up and down, inside out all over the place, the good people of North Tongu slip further and further into poverty.
This is the character who was vehemently opposed and against the NPP policy of decentralizing development financing at the local governance level/district level through the 1 million dollars per district policy of the NPP.
The people of North Tongu must resolve to send Ablakwa Okudzeto Samuel out of parliament because he does not wish them well. They should boot him out of parliament.

zombie police 9 years ago

90% of Government employees in higher paid jobs are Northners and Ewes.Talk about free Education and Scholarships with best human resource but yet they the poorest. WHY ,WHY,WHY, and why are my people soo locked up in poverty ...
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90% of Government employees in higher paid jobs are Northners and Ewes.Talk about free Education and Scholarships with best human resource but yet they the poorest. WHY ,WHY,WHY, and why are my people soo locked up in poverty. Kwahu people are the least in Gov't.but leave decent lifes.
John 9 years ago

u have hit the nail on the spot.
Their propaganda machines say Akans do tribal politics but that is not so. we shan't allow u to play on our ignorance. why keep voting for a party and it mps who wants u to be beggars always? ...
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u have hit the nail on the spot.
Their propaganda machines say Akans do tribal politics but that is not so. we shan't allow u to play on our ignorance. why keep voting for a party and it mps who wants u to be beggars always? wake up
NDC DEAD AND BURIED (aka Submarine) 9 years ago

Is about not depending on Govt handout and hard work.

I'm Obuoba and there is NOTHING at Kwahu but damn we are not lazy and we have hope in Christ.

Is about not depending on Govt handout and hard work.

I'm Obuoba and there is NOTHING at Kwahu but damn we are not lazy and we have hope in Christ.
zombie police 9 years ago

90% of Government employees in higher paid jobs are Northners and Ewes.Talk about free Education and Scholarships with best human resources but yet they are the poorest. WHY ,WHY,WHY, and why are my people soo locked up in po ...
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90% of Government employees in higher paid jobs are Northners and Ewes.Talk about free Education and Scholarships with best human resources but yet they are the poorest. WHY ,WHY,WHY, and why are my people soo locked up in poverty. Kwahu people are the least in Gov't.but leave decent lifes.
lrn 9 years ago

they are like lifeless robots who are made just to vote for one party (ndc) their entire lifetime and wallow in more poverty yet they are happy with that kind of foolishness! with ewes it will be very hard to develop a united ...
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they are like lifeless robots who are made just to vote for one party (ndc) their entire lifetime and wallow in more poverty yet they are happy with that kind of foolishness! with ewes it will be very hard to develop a united Ghana!
beast 9 years ago

Ewes are intelligent people but you are insulting a whole tribe.
May God have mercy on you.

Ewes are intelligent people but you are insulting a whole tribe.
May God have mercy on you.
NDC DEAD AND BURIED (aka Submarine) 9 years ago

Majority habour hatred for Akans.

JJ is no 1 followed by portophor and anyidohu

Majority habour hatred for Akans.

JJ is no 1 followed by portophor and anyidohu
ANTHEA 9 years ago

THAT'S BECAUSE THEY DON'T KNOW HOW TO CHEAT THE SYSTEM AND FILL THEIR POCKETS WITH MONEY THAT DON'T BELONG TO THEM.

THAT'S BECAUSE THEY DON'T KNOW HOW TO CHEAT THE SYSTEM AND FILL THEIR POCKETS WITH MONEY THAT DON'T BELONG TO THEM.
NDC DEAD AND BURIED (aka Submarine) 9 years ago

Most corrupt and tribal are nyebros.

You are poor because of idol worshipping.

Most corrupt and tribal are nyebros.

You are poor because of idol worshipping.
Kwame 9 years ago

OH, HOW IRONIC? THESE ARE AMONG THE DIE_HARD "TOASO" DISTRICTS. GHANA WILL BE OKAY AS ONE ONE COUNTRY.

OH, HOW IRONIC? THESE ARE AMONG THE DIE_HARD "TOASO" DISTRICTS. GHANA WILL BE OKAY AS ONE ONE COUNTRY.

John 9 years ago

But these are places that have being voting for the NDC which have ruled Ghana for a long time. These are also the places where top government officials hail. Let the people there wisen up

But these are places that have being voting for the NDC which have ruled Ghana for a long time. These are also the places where top government officials hail. Let the people there wisen up
Janta 9 years ago

Well a northerner was president and his party claims northern Ghana and Volta region are NDC vote banks. I am not sure if that was the case in this election for the northern regions.

What did John Mahama do for Volta and t ...
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Well a northerner was president and his party claims northern Ghana and Volta region are NDC vote banks. I am not sure if that was the case in this election for the northern regions.

What did John Mahama do for Volta and the Norther Regions?
GOOD FATHER 9 years ago

This is due discrimation in in Ghana.When will a BLACK MAN learn to do the right thing.It is due time our colony master must come back to teach us 1+1=2 again.

This is due discrimation in in Ghana.When will a BLACK MAN learn to do the right thing.It is due time our colony master must come back to teach us 1+1=2 again.
Chris Lee. 9 years ago

This is rubbish, how can you compare banana with meat. Tema got lights as far back as 1900s while the north got theirs in the 1990s ( a gap of 90 years ) Aba do a reasonable research .

This is rubbish, how can you compare banana with meat. Tema got lights as far back as 1900s while the north got theirs in the 1990s ( a gap of 90 years ) Aba do a reasonable research .
Kakashi 9 years ago

They use the basics like BECE results, police to people ratio, sanitation( open defication and stuff like that), how well the district assembly is working, etc... things that every district has.... So we can compare

They use the basics like BECE results, police to people ratio, sanitation( open defication and stuff like that), how well the district assembly is working, etc... things that every district has.... So we can compare
Charles Agbenu 9 years ago

DC did not do well in government.

Mahama/Mills were reckless and care free having squandered more than $40 billion in 8 years on projects which did not grow the economy.

Are they really a priority in national developmen ...
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DC did not do well in government.

Mahama/Mills were reckless and care free having squandered more than $40 billion in 8 years on projects which did not grow the economy.

Are they really a priority in national development this Ho airport or Tamale International airport?

Reckless use of public funds.

Akufo ado will succeed. You watch.

He will form a national goverment and Ghana will be happy.

He will do balanced development and every constituency will be allocated $1m per year, which the locals will dictate what to use the money for-----apart from other central government projects.

Akufo Ado style and model will be the greatest in Africa.

Ghana is set to experience the most spectacular change in government of all time on 7th January 2017.
Jamiu 9 years ago

After voting for NDC for almost 30 years, Volta and Northern Regions are still the poorest. Do you see yourselves? And you continue to vote for NDC. STUPIDITY at its highest.

After voting for NDC for almost 30 years, Volta and Northern Regions are still the poorest. Do you see yourselves? And you continue to vote for NDC. STUPIDITY at its highest.
Pelicles 9 years ago

Folks, at times we have to talk "turkey" and let people understand that we are in the 21st century. In an instant, people can pick up a phone and call someone in far away New Zealand without any hassle. Right or wrong?

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Folks, at times we have to talk "turkey" and let people understand that we are in the 21st century. In an instant, people can pick up a phone and call someone in far away New Zealand without any hassle. Right or wrong?

Now, how can we live in a country where some people are refusing to "grow"? By growing, I mean so many things. Who, at a ripe age of forty, it still wearing his/her toddler's clothes? Nobody but in Ghana, we still have some people wearing those clothes. If we stop pointing the mistakes of others to them, in the end, we are all in it together. This report says that some districts are too poor and despite the fact they are in a particular area or region in Ghana, it cast a slur on all of us as one people.

We have to tell it straight to our brothers and sisters in the North that it is about time they stop that "closed-mind mentality" and put on a new thinking cap. If a child wasn't born a cripple and yet refuses to get up and walk, he/she is termed as cripple and most people in the North are like that. I don't care who insults me or whatever, because that is the posture of a loser or a fool who refuses to accept his/her shortcomings.

Is the national cake shared without them? No. They have their fair share and what happens to it? The elite from that part of Ghana, pockets the money and lie to their people that nothing comes to them from the "Central government" and if that question is true, what about the two presidents the North have produced?

My anger is on the North because they have been pampered for far too long with that "free education" policy instituted by our first president. Upon all that why are they still poor? We all know that education, in this 21st century is a top priority and having free education and still being poor, is something beyond reason. I don't get it.

Additionally, the archaic and dead old traditions should be scrapped or if possible, reformed because it played a major role to that state of affairs in the North. They have been hanging on to those cultural and stupid traditional values for far too long which makes no sense.
Aj 9 years ago

Pelicles,wow very uncompromising dude and some people may fine offensive but it's about time we need to be objective. the major problems we face as nation how to let go on some culture behavior which we still up holds to it.l ...
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Pelicles,wow very uncompromising dude and some people may fine offensive but it's about time we need to be objective. the major problems we face as nation how to let go on some culture behavior which we still up holds to it.like you rightly said some traditional values are just primitive but we still practice it and how do we developed on such nonsense. well I also think it is time to move away from central government governance to Federal government systems because when the budgets is given to a region to decide their own basic needs and if they fail to live up to the standard of other regions,they may not come back to blame it on any tribe or region. any way kudos to your brave knowledge.
NDC DEAD AND BURIED (aka Submarine) 9 years ago

In other regions people care for each other no matter your tribe so there is at least some prosperity for all.

In other regions people care for each other no matter your tribe so there is at least some prosperity for all.
Knockout 9 years ago

If they're poor,UN

If they're poor,UN
I Love Ghana 9 years ago

Mahama/NDC only used propaganda to rule Ghana. Thank God for change in government, Ghana would have sank to the bottomless pit. Over $39billion could not change the face of Ghana in 8years.

Mahama/NDC only used propaganda to rule Ghana. Thank God for change in government, Ghana would have sank to the bottomless pit. Over $39billion could not change the face of Ghana in 8years.
Clement 9 years ago

Can Nana change this figure for the northerners?

Can Nana change this figure for the northerners?
Nana Asumadu sakyi 9 years ago

This is one of d many made up stories out there. When did Bring Ahafo beat Ashanti to be at the top?

This is one of d many made up stories out there. When did Bring Ahafo beat Ashanti to be at the top?
Believe in God 9 years ago

Do u know brong ahafo very well? People region is more developed than Asante region.So u think Asante region is kumasi alone? Compare the towns in brong ahafo to Asante region.Brong Ahafo has more developed towns with good so ...
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Do u know brong ahafo very well? People region is more developed than Asante region.So u think Asante region is kumasi alone? Compare the towns in brong ahafo to Asante region.Brong Ahafo has more developed towns with good social amenities than any other region in Ghana.Berekum,sunyani,techiman,drobo,atebubu,dormaaa etc
NDC DEAD AND BURIED (aka Submarine) 9 years ago

Ashanti region is great but B/A towns are well planned and clearner

Ashanti region is great but B/A towns are well planned and clearner
Kokote Asamoah 9 years ago

That is better Ghana for you. NDC has done more harm than good to northern and Volta region. I don't know what is wrong with people from these regions why they still follow Ndc with all the suffering the ndc put them in?.

That is better Ghana for you. NDC has done more harm than good to northern and Volta region. I don't know what is wrong with people from these regions why they still follow Ndc with all the suffering the ndc put them in?.
Thompson 9 years ago

Where are voltarian, upon all the resources in voltage region, we are still on the bottom. eeeeeh.we can only vote massively, but nothing be nothing to us.
God shall change NANA MIND TO CHANGE Volta. God bless you. nana.

Where are voltarian, upon all the resources in voltage region, we are still on the bottom. eeeeeh.we can only vote massively, but nothing be nothing to us.
God shall change NANA MIND TO CHANGE Volta. God bless you. nana.
NDC DEAD AND BURIED (aka Submarine) 9 years ago

I travel a lot and I tell you northern is even getting better than V/R.

Some parts of V/R is like medieval days trust me but sad that it is part of Ghana.

NPP will have to put the hatred from some Voltarians aside and h ...
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I travel a lot and I tell you northern is even getting better than V/R.

Some parts of V/R is like medieval days trust me but sad that it is part of Ghana.

NPP will have to put the hatred from some Voltarians aside and help our bros and Sis in that region. We are all Ghanaians you know.
SOMensah, London 9 years ago

I am from B/Ahafo region precisely a citizen of the Jaman District and would like to explain why all the districts in BA are growing at the same pace. Like NPP- Nana Addo's policy of developing all the 216 districts in Ghana, ...
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I am from B/Ahafo region precisely a citizen of the Jaman District and would like to explain why all the districts in BA are growing at the same pace. Like NPP- Nana Addo's policy of developing all the 216 districts in Ghana, BA started implementing that policy since 1969 when Dr Kofi Abrefa Busia/ Prigress Party was in government. All towns in BA are planned or have a layout plan. When Busia was overthrown, the citizens continued to use the plan in developing their towns. One other method used by the Bonos and the Ahafos is that their citizens abroad are the highest amongst Ghanaian population in most countries in Europe and America. They remit money regularly for development at home. Apart from their districts, they do development projects in Accra and Kumasi.
Srephen 9 years ago

NPP's growth pole concept fits perfectly into how Bono Ahafo towns are growing at moment. That is, each district capital/centre is being developed to meet the socio-economic needs of the district. The following towns are typi ...
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NPP's growth pole concept fits perfectly into how Bono Ahafo towns are growing at moment. That is, each district capital/centre is being developed to meet the socio-economic needs of the district. The following towns are typical examples of the growth poles: Tecchiman, Kintampo, Wenchi, Nkoransa, Atebubu, Sampa, Drobo, Berekum, Dormaa Ahenkro, Duayaw Nkwanta, Bechem, Mim, Goaso and so on with the regional capital in Sunyani. All these towns are developing very fast. The surrounding satellite villages and towns benefit from developments at the district capital. NPP can replicate Bono Ahafo successful development story in all the districts across Ghana.
Mawuli 9 years ago

it is very sad that the indicators did not include Agriculture which is a major indicator for checking the welfare of the people instead of health,sanitation etc

it is very sad that the indicators did not include Agriculture which is a major indicator for checking the welfare of the people instead of health,sanitation etc
Ali Mahama 9 years ago

So what at all did SADA do for the 3 Northen Region with huge allocation of the funds allocated to it.? Thank God NanA's One Million Dollars to each District will change the situation for better.Welcome Nana.

So what at all did SADA do for the 3 Northen Region with huge allocation of the funds allocated to it.? Thank God NanA's One Million Dollars to each District will change the situation for better.Welcome Nana.
Wilson Kusi, South Africa 9 years ago

Since I was born 53yes ago I grew up in the Volta Region knowing that this my Region was the least developed among the 9 Region and is still the last interms of socio economic development. Please Nana Akufo-Addo do something ...
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Since I was born 53yes ago I grew up in the Volta Region knowing that this my Region was the least developed among the 9 Region and is still the last interms of socio economic development. Please Nana Akufo-Addo do something about it Mr President
Decency 9 years ago

We don't have any three northern regions ; what we have is upper east, upper west and northern region. Can one say that seven southern regions or three central regions.

We don't have any three northern regions ; what we have is upper east, upper west and northern region. Can one say that seven southern regions or three central regions.
robert bawah 9 years ago

the good election result for Naana Addo at the poll is a clear in evidence that Ghanaian were in serious pain in john mahamma governance,let give the president elect chance to operate .

the good election result for Naana Addo at the poll is a clear in evidence that Ghanaian were in serious pain in john mahamma governance,let give the president elect chance to operate .

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