Splitting Power, Petroleum ministries senseless - President Akufo-Addo

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Vanity 8 years ago

By so doing we can reduce the number of ministers and save money.

By so doing we can reduce the number of ministers and save money.
AYITEY SUDAN (Ga Mantse ni Onaapo) 8 years ago

THE BUSIA-DANQUAH TRADITION REFLECTS IN KUFUOR, NANA ADDO: LET'S DO SOMETHING NEW & SERIOUSLY, THAT'S THE WAY A NATION PROGRESSES. EVEN WITH YOUR OLD WIFE, YOU WANT TO TRY NEW STYLES, ALOO?

THE BUSIA-DANQUAH TRADITION REFLECTS IN KUFUOR, NANA ADDO: LET'S DO SOMETHING NEW & SERIOUSLY, THAT'S THE WAY A NATION PROGRESSES. EVEN WITH YOUR OLD WIFE, YOU WANT TO TRY NEW STYLES, ALOO?
GEORGE 8 years ago

He will put one ministry and a family or friend in there and make the two ministries into one in other to loot the oil money without notice. Clever idea by a hardened criminal

He will put one ministry and a family or friend in there and make the two ministries into one in other to loot the oil money without notice. Clever idea by a hardened criminal
SMART FREMPAH, UK 8 years ago

Some of you guys have deep seated problems. I have decided not to get worried or concerned anymore about these useless comments. The just ended Mahama administration was the worst in Ghana democratic rule. Anything worse th ...
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Some of you guys have deep seated problems. I have decided not to get worried or concerned anymore about these useless comments. The just ended Mahama administration was the worst in Ghana democratic rule. Anything worse than this won't happen. You can be pessimistic in your thoughts, and that is your opinion. No one can take that from you. But whatever your thoughts are Nana is here to stay and pass on the baton to Bawumia and the 3rd in line. Your place will be in the opposition for a very long time.
Omanba Pa, lslington - London 8 years ago

Honestly speaking some Ghanaians behave like animal which this idiot so called George is one of them.
Nana Addo will build GHANA like China within his 4 years ruling. Mark his words. Atanfo amin begu ase!

Honestly speaking some Ghanaians behave like animal which this idiot so called George is one of them.
Nana Addo will build GHANA like China within his 4 years ruling. Mark his words. Atanfo amin begu ase!
Rene london 8 years ago

George, who could not finish school but thinks he knows better: the word is 'order', so you comment should have read..."in order to "...and not "in other to ". Go back to school!

George, who could not finish school but thinks he knows better: the word is 'order', so you comment should have read..."in order to "...and not "in other to ". Go back to school!
Judas 8 years ago

When wise people are making decisions, its only those uncircumcised bastards that cheer for failure.

When wise people are making decisions, its only those uncircumcised bastards that cheer for failure.
Zoobie-Zoobie 8 years ago

useless and wasteful and unneeded ministries

useless and wasteful and unneeded ministries
Socrates 8 years ago

Those babies with sharp teeth just created, loot and shared, no sense

Those babies with sharp teeth just created, loot and shared, no sense
GEORGE 8 years ago

Ministry for National security was created by Nana yet he says he has cancelled ministry of petroleum, what is the sense in this?

Ministry for National security was created by Nana yet he says he has cancelled ministry of petroleum, what is the sense in this?

SMART FREMPAH, UK 8 years ago

George there is a sense in it. If you don't understand like your NDC just step aside and watch the wise people to put things in the right way. That is why you are now in the opposition. To put things right, they aren't goin ...
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George there is a sense in it. If you don't understand like your NDC just step aside and watch the wise people to put things in the right way. That is why you are now in the opposition. To put things right, they aren't going to be doing things the way you think. Capito??
Omanba Pa, lslington - London 8 years ago

I won't blame you just because you don't understand English so get someone to translate into twi for you. Okwaadonto, otoolege!

I won't blame you just because you don't understand English so get someone to translate into twi for you. Okwaadonto, otoolege!
CORNEY 8 years ago

I also don't know what that security ministry will do aside what Interior and Defense will do but he was not the first to have created that ministry, Rawlings once created that ministry with Totobi Quakyi as the sector minist ...
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I also don't know what that security ministry will do aside what Interior and Defense will do but he was not the first to have created that ministry, Rawlings once created that ministry with Totobi Quakyi as the sector minister but when Kufour came he got rid of it only to turn around in the second term to create it having Francis Poku as the sector minister who he later sacked few months to the end of his term,it is not a new thing.
I do support the decision to merge the two ministries,that Power ministry was not created for any efficiency,it was created to avoid sacking the Energy Minister whose appointment came through a threat of few chiefs in the Nzema area who insisted the petroleum minister should come from their area because they found oil in their area.
During the energy crisis when they realized he was not performing and in order not make those chiefs angry they decided to create the Power ministry to deal with the crisis,we need to tell the truth as it is,that ministry was created just for that reason, let us call spade a spade.
Zoobie-Zoobie 8 years ago

wasteful, valueless and unneeded ministries

wasteful, valueless and unneeded ministries
Ghanaianpoliticians 8 years ago

No. Any money saved is ploughed into the post of a senior minister. Senseless.

No. Any money saved is ploughed into the post of a senior minister. Senseless.
DR TRUTH 8 years ago

SO GREEDY MAHAMA ENJOYED 2 RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES BELONGING TO REPUBLIC OF GHANA WHEN PRESIDENT, THAT IS THE FLAGTSTAFF HOUSE & VICE PRESIDENT RESIDENT! EEEEI ASEM KESIYE. I SUSPECT FLAGSTAFF RESIDENCE WAS WHERE HE ENTERTAINE ...
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SO GREEDY MAHAMA ENJOYED 2 RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES BELONGING TO REPUBLIC OF GHANA WHEN PRESIDENT, THAT IS THE FLAGTSTAFF HOUSE & VICE PRESIDENT RESIDENT! EEEEI ASEM KESIYE. I SUSPECT FLAGSTAFF RESIDENCE WAS WHERE HE ENTERTAINED HIS CONCUBINES! ABEN NA BOMU PAMPIIIII!
BABANGIDA CASAGRANDE/BOLE 8 years ago

GOOD MOVE , NANA !

GOOD MOVE , NANA !
Dzigaman 8 years ago

he has run out of cousins and nephews to fill the other post so he has to merge it to make sure nobody outside the family finds out about the stolen oil money.
If we ask where is all the oil money , he will just say they use ...
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he has run out of cousins and nephews to fill the other post so he has to merge it to make sure nobody outside the family finds out about the stolen oil money.
If we ask where is all the oil money , he will just say they used all to generate electricity . End of story.
aziz 8 years ago

Then ask mahama where is all the oil money when he separated the two ministries.

Let's be constructive and sensible to put our Ghana forward

Then ask mahama where is all the oil money when he separated the two ministries.

Let's be constructive and sensible to put our Ghana forward
Abu Bonsra 8 years ago

Gyimii nie

Gyimii nie

GEORGE 8 years ago

Nana has created a ministry called senior ministry and kept Osarfo Marfo there and now say Petroleum Ministry is senseless and his dead head supporters are all over jumping. What is senior ministry for Osarfo Marfo?

Nana has created a ministry called senior ministry and kept Osarfo Marfo there and now say Petroleum Ministry is senseless and his dead head supporters are all over jumping. What is senior ministry for Osarfo Marfo?
ASEM BE BA DABI. 8 years ago

MY FRIEND DON'T MAKE NOISE HERE IF YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND GO TO COURT.

MY FRIEND DON'T MAKE NOISE HERE IF YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND GO TO COURT.
Citizen 8 years ago

We aren't dead head supporters. We all know those who are the dead head supporters and the party to which they belong.

We aren't dead head supporters. We all know those who are the dead head supporters and the party to which they belong.
Zoobie-Zoobie 8 years ago

start thinking for a change

start thinking for a change
Yaw 8 years ago

Ofui, empty head.

Ofui, empty head.
Kofi 8 years ago

Fool u talk like u smoke wee n akpteshi fool , try to lean sence ndc man , kwaseeya

Fool u talk like u smoke wee n akpteshi fool , try to lean sence ndc man , kwaseeya
GEORGE 8 years ago

He will soon call Mahama to ask for advice. The burden on that sector alone will force Nana to split it again into 2 ministries, he doesn't know what he is doing. You will soon know.

He will soon call Mahama to ask for advice. The burden on that sector alone will force Nana to split it again into 2 ministries, he doesn't know what he is doing. You will soon know.
.SOWOTUOM SOLDIER 8 years ago

IF MAHAMAH HAVE ANY ADVISE AND KNEW WHAT HE WAS DOING HE WOULDN'T HAVE BEEN VOTED OUT SO SHUT UP,APONKYE.

IF MAHAMAH HAVE ANY ADVISE AND KNEW WHAT HE WAS DOING HE WOULDN'T HAVE BEEN VOTED OUT SO SHUT UP,APONKYE.
SMART FREMPAH, UK 8 years ago

GEORGE, I am following you. Why are you putting the cart before the horse? Nana isn't going to be doing things the way you failed lot did. That is why you have been voted out. Read above, if you don't understand what Nana ...
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GEORGE, I am following you. Why are you putting the cart before the horse? Nana isn't going to be doing things the way you failed lot did. That is why you have been voted out. Read above, if you don't understand what Nana is doing just step aside. Full stop.
KWAME USA 8 years ago

NDC will stay in opposition for decades if they don't stop these senseless personality attacks and insults. Just mark. You guys are done for real for real.

NDC will stay in opposition for decades if they don't stop these senseless personality attacks and insults. Just mark. You guys are done for real for real.

Tano 8 years ago

SO DESPERATE TO PROVE THAT HE IS DIFERENT FROM MAHAMA! THAT MINISTRY IS A TALL ORDER, AND TOO BIG AND DEMANDING FOR ONE MINISTER! WHAT IS THE VALUE OF SENIOR MINISTRY? I THINK HE IS BRINGING THAT URGLY IDOIT IN SO HE COULD ...
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SO DESPERATE TO PROVE THAT HE IS DIFERENT FROM MAHAMA! THAT MINISTRY IS A TALL ORDER, AND TOO BIG AND DEMANDING FOR ONE MINISTER! WHAT IS THE VALUE OF SENIOR MINISTRY? I THINK HE IS BRINGING THAT URGLY IDOIT IN SO HE COULD LOOK GOOD! APART FROM THAT THIS POSITION DOESN'T MAKE SENSE TONME!
Zoobie-Zoobie 8 years ago

Akufo is shallow and clueless

Akufo is shallow and clueless
Omanba Pa, lslington - London 8 years ago

Nipa aboa listen, if you don't stop your animal attitude l will curse the beginning of this year. So, watch your mouth. Okay?

Nipa aboa listen, if you don't stop your animal attitude l will curse the beginning of this year. So, watch your mouth. Okay?
serwaa aka Mrs Jasikan 8 years ago

@ George, isn't Nana's failure your desire so that you can come back and loot some more? The ball is in his court for the next 4 yes, let him play it however, whenever, wherever and with whomever he likes. Stop raving like yo ...
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@ George, isn't Nana's failure your desire so that you can come back and loot some more? The ball is in his court for the next 4 yes, let him play it however, whenever, wherever and with whomever he likes. Stop raving like you care more about Ghana than the 53.85% .
Perry Mason 8 years ago

Dzigaman, can you hear your voice? Can't you see how ignorant you are? Shallow minded! You can never be part of any meaningful conversation so end your story and shut up!

Dzigaman, can you hear your voice? Can't you see how ignorant you are? Shallow minded! You can never be part of any meaningful conversation so end your story and shut up!
Kay 8 years ago

Gyimaaaaaa saaaaa. U go dey opposition ky3333

Gyimaaaaaa saaaaa. U go dey opposition ky3333
London Man 8 years ago

This will cut cost . Ministry of Sports too should be under Ministry of Education.

This will cut cost . Ministry of Sports too should be under Ministry of Education.
Mr Ekow 8 years ago

Oseeee Nana. I can feel the change already. God bless you

Oseeee Nana. I can feel the change already. God bless you
PEKI TUMU 8 years ago

The sectors will still have to be split under Ministers of State in order to help concentrate minds and expertise

The problems of petroleum and gas are vast and complex particularity in a country relying on off shore sour ...
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The sectors will still have to be split under Ministers of State in order to help concentrate minds and expertise

The problems of petroleum and gas are vast and complex particularity in a country relying on off shore sources.

Electricity generation presents another dimension and problems having regard to the challenges of climate change and the potential of renewable energy sources
crusader 8 years ago

This was the most unreasonable appointment made by jdm. Nana, drop the deputies too.

This was the most unreasonable appointment made by jdm. Nana, drop the deputies too.
jackson micheal 8 years ago

we are waiting for nana within 100 days

we are waiting for nana within 100 days
Rastee 8 years ago

Nana created this new ministry.

Nana created this new ministry.
Rayo 8 years ago

Ministry of kyebi will be reasonable and Ghana's capital will also be ok for kyebi

Ministry of kyebi will be reasonable and Ghana's capital will also be ok for kyebi
SOCRATES 8 years ago

Listen to this buffoon. You have just designated a Senior Minister on the account of taxpayers and think that is some BIG THINKING. Delude yourself

Listen to this buffoon. You have just designated a Senior Minister on the account of taxpayers and think that is some BIG THINKING. Delude yourself
@MAHAMAH HAS BEEN OUT . 8 years ago

IF STUPIDITY IS FOR SALE YOU WILL BE IN BANKRUPTCY.NDC PARTY CAN ONLY COME TO POWER WHEN STUPID PEOPLE LIKE YOU AND MAHAMAH ARE ALL DEAD.MAHAMAH THINKS HE STILL IN POWER SEE HOW HE RUSHED WITH 100 METERS SPEED TO GAMBIA WHEN ...
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IF STUPIDITY IS FOR SALE YOU WILL BE IN BANKRUPTCY.NDC PARTY CAN ONLY COME TO POWER WHEN STUPID PEOPLE LIKE YOU AND MAHAMAH ARE ALL DEAD.MAHAMAH THINKS HE STILL IN POWER SEE HOW HE RUSHED WITH 100 METERS SPEED TO GAMBIA WHEN PRESIDENT AKUFFO ADDO SENT HIM.BECAUSE OF HIS CORRUPT ACTIVITIES EVEN IF AKUFFO ADDO COUGHS NOW,HE WILL SAY AKUFFO ADDO HAS ASK BNI TO ARREST.
Omanba Pa, lslington - London 8 years ago

I told you that Mahama BETWASO. What is the result now? Odwanfunu like mahama.

I told you that Mahama BETWASO. What is the result now? Odwanfunu like mahama.
tolegba 8 years ago

Splitting information and communication ministry is equally senseless

Splitting information and communication ministry is equally senseless
Asem se be 8 years ago

If you appoint intelligent people with skills/knowledge, they will do all the work and thinking for you while relax and that is what John Mahama failed to do

If you appoint intelligent people with skills/knowledge, they will do all the work and thinking for you while relax and that is what John Mahama failed to do
Anaafo 8 years ago

We don't vote presidents to go in and relax.

We don't vote presidents to go in and relax.
serwaa aka Mrs Jasikan 8 years ago

Nana, no need to explain yourself. Just do what you believe is right and get us out of the mess we find ourselves in. Let your work do the talk, save your saliva.

Nana, no need to explain yourself. Just do what you believe is right and get us out of the mess we find ourselves in. Let your work do the talk, save your saliva.
raf 8 years ago

Good, wise man in power

Good, wise man in power
Medieval 8 years ago

The problem why the split came about has been solved by the NDC so there is no need now but we think ministry of security is what we want now . Common sense,

The problem why the split came about has been solved by the NDC so there is no need now but we think ministry of security is what we want now . Common sense,
Jonny 8 years ago

Do wise men also engage in fraudulent acts like plagiarising speeches? Just asking in case your 3rd class degree president and fake lawyer is the one the world is currently laughing at.

Do wise men also engage in fraudulent acts like plagiarising speeches? Just asking in case your 3rd class degree president and fake lawyer is the one the world is currently laughing at.
serwaa aka Mrs Jasikan 8 years ago

...and the fool returns. Welcome back, your absence created a vacuum no fool could fill.

...and the fool returns. Welcome back, your absence created a vacuum no fool could fill.
KWAME USA 8 years ago

NDC will stay in opposition for decades if they don't stop these senseless personality attacks and insults

NDC will stay in opposition for decades if they don't stop these senseless personality attacks and insults
Tano 8 years ago

THE WAY THINKS ARE UNFOLDING DONT SO!

THE WAY THINKS ARE UNFOLDING DONT SO!
aspteroid 8 years ago

See this short man too ooo .u will concentral on solving our problems. U fighting over a house . what is a house ? Those people talking about principles. What principles are they talking about? Hipocrites!

See this short man too ooo .u will concentral on solving our problems. U fighting over a house . what is a house ? Those people talking about principles. What principles are they talking about? Hipocrites!
Donrich 8 years ago

No, Mr. President, it made sense splitting the two at the time it was done. Of course it does not make much sense now the power situation is much better.

No, Mr. President, it made sense splitting the two at the time it was done. Of course it does not make much sense now the power situation is much better.
Kwaku Amankwah 8 years ago

KWAKU AMANKWAH

WELL DONE Your Excellency

KWAKU AMANKWAH

WELL DONE Your Excellency
Lori 8 years ago

Dwarf moves

Dwarf moves
bobby 8 years ago

good one there

good one there
Akasi 8 years ago

No problem go ahead

No problem go ahead
Medieval 8 years ago

Is there any political respect in this statement? "Senseless"? Maturity in deed.

Is there any political respect in this statement? "Senseless"? Maturity in deed.
hhhhhhhhhhhhhh 8 years ago

Indian o244908520spritualist in Ghana call for spiritual help
any help

Indian o244908520spritualist in Ghana call for spiritual help
any help
Oldman 8 years ago

Probably means there isn't much problem now as Mahama solved most of them before exiting

Probably means there isn't much problem now as Mahama solved most of them before exiting
Tano 8 years ago

THE MINISTRY WERE SEPERATED BECAUSE TOGETHER WAS TOO BIG FIR ONE MINISTER TO HANDLE! IT MAKES SENSE! ITS NOT SENSIBLE TO SAVE MONEY BY CREATIBG MORE PROBLEMS AND CONFUSION!

THE MINISTRY WERE SEPERATED BECAUSE TOGETHER WAS TOO BIG FIR ONE MINISTER TO HANDLE! IT MAKES SENSE! ITS NOT SENSIBLE TO SAVE MONEY BY CREATIBG MORE PROBLEMS AND CONFUSION!
Citizen 8 years ago

Appropriate number of deputies can take care of your concerns, Tano. There're too many Ministries/States Departments in Ghana.

Appropriate number of deputies can take care of your concerns, Tano. There're too many Ministries/States Departments in Ghana.
Yaw 8 years ago

Roads and highways ministry need to be eliminated and plsced under the Ministry of transportation immediately to save money.

Roads and highways ministry need to be eliminated and plsced under the Ministry of transportation immediately to save money.
Jimmy Cash 8 years ago

Did President Akufo Addo use the word ' SENSELESS'? Just too bad if he did

Did President Akufo Addo use the word ' SENSELESS'? Just too bad if he did
Anaafo 8 years ago

Can this Bush man be tamed if he cannot tame himself? Did he use the word "senseless". Of course every sensible Ghanaian today knows why the power ministry was created. If you believe the power crisis has been overcome please ...
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Can this Bush man be tamed if he cannot tame himself? Did he use the word "senseless". Of course every sensible Ghanaian today knows why the power ministry was created. If you believe the power crisis has been overcome please show appreciation. In fact, what is senseless to me is your senior minister portfolios.
koby 8 years ago

old fools who live on glucose to survive r d people dat monkey called nana addo hv decided to giv Ghana to as their retirement benefit....God pls save Ghana from dis wicked men...we r in trouble

old fools who live on glucose to survive r d people dat monkey called nana addo hv decided to giv Ghana to as their retirement benefit....God pls save Ghana from dis wicked men...we r in trouble
Nii Joromi 8 years ago

Some money has been saved by this smart move. Time to stop all the stupidity started by the NDC.

Some money has been saved by this smart move. Time to stop all the stupidity started by the NDC.
inercycl 8 years ago

Cutting the size of government.Duplication of powers for the NDC was another way of efficiently looting and sharing! A minister of power spent 60,000usd out of 120,000usd money meant for rural electrification on a brand-new L ...
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Cutting the size of government.Duplication of powers for the NDC was another way of efficiently looting and sharing! A minister of power spent 60,000usd out of 120,000usd money meant for rural electrification on a brand-new Lexus for his personal use.What did Mr.Mahama say or do? Nothing!
Abdulai Mahamadu 8 years ago

The speech of the President about the ministry of energy and petroleum is a cliché,but they claim to be competent.

The speech of the President about the ministry of energy and petroleum is a cliché,but they claim to be competent.
raph tdi 8 years ago

A wise man' s decision. Very competed indeed, no wonder the vas majority voted for u

A wise man' s decision. Very competed indeed, no wonder the vas majority voted for u
Mokobi teacher 8 years ago

Ministry of railways and ministry of transportation .ha ha ha what a merger

Ministry of railways and ministry of transportation .ha ha ha what a merger

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