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Cape Coast University provost 'schools' Napo

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  • Lori 7 years ago

    This Napo fool is a disgrace to the cultured President Kufuor. A pretender bound to fail.

  • Wonua 7 years ago

    Alhajj rubbish as usual

  • Zoobie-Zoobie 7 years ago

    awful

  • Yaw Adu-Asare 7 years ago

    Free SHS id not a useful substitute for quality education. We have witnessed enough damage from the JSS debacle with MPs who cannot make contributions in parliament. Napo coild not be a serious education minister. Blame Na ...
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  • NANA 7 years ago

    ALL FREE SHS IS A CAMPAIGNING MASSAGE. NPP CANT DO THAT. THEY WILL WAIT UNTIL LAST MONTH OF ELECTION IN 2020 TO FOOL THE AKYEMS FARMERS ABOUT THAT FREE SHS. WE DON'T NEED IT JUST REDUCE THE UTILITY BILLS AND FUEL , WE CAN PAY ...
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  • Stephen Donkor, New York. 7 years ago

    That pro vice chancellor has what l call the Reasoning Deficiency Syndrome (RDS). If indeed he has been a career educationist and never did anything to fix the poorly equipped labs for all these years as vocal as he seems to ...
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  • Kofi Adjei 7 years ago

    Stephen, the provost has never been in charge of the country'es educational policies. As a responsible and truly educated Ghanaian, can he not freely express his opinion on the nation's educational policies? Must his freely e ...
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  • Souljah Boy 7 years ago

    Stephen did you actually understand what the debate is all about? You seem to have a reading comprehension problem, or were you high on banned substance?

  • ALL DIE BE DIE 7 years ago

    He needs to go back to school and learn history. Why was there free education for a selected few? Were those selected few the most powerful in the country? The Prof is not not siding with those who enjoy free education. He's ...
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  • INCOMPETENCE AGAIN AT DISPALY 7 years ago

    IS THIS NAPO GUY A MINISTERIAL MATERIAL...HIS ACTIONS NEED MUCH TO BE DESIRED...

  • Zoobie-Zoobie 7 years ago

    shallow, very loud and unfit

  • Kofi 7 years ago

    Thanks to Prof Oduro for educating that young man. I Ghana, one of the problems we have is that once someone has a "Dr" before his name, we think he is intelligent and can do everything. That is not true. Getting a degree in ...
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  • kakra 7 years ago

    This Dr is a medical doctor not PhD; he is a first degree holder

  • Doc 7 years ago

    And a bad Medical Doctor.

  • Tawiah 7 years ago

    It's evident , need you say more?

  • Tawiah 7 years ago

    * BAD INDEED.

  • HONESTLY 7 years ago

    GHANA HAS FASCINATIONS FOR
    DRS

    EVEN PASTORS WANT DRS

  • Kojo 7 years ago

    Medical doctorate degree is equivalent to Masters degree. Please read more.

  • Yaw Adu-Asare 7 years ago

    Nana AkufoAddo's appointees are the ones that would prepare the groundwork for one term change of power for NPP. Thank God.
    FORWARD EVER

  • Danny Mensah 7 years ago

    Oduro should stop behaving like speaking for the nation. When his government turn round and later mentioned free shs where was he? We all know where he belongs. Concentrate on your work. If you want to join politics step dow ...
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  • Agbavi 7 years ago

    Thanks Danny we know when we were in UCC he's an NDC stooge

  • Bb 7 years ago

    But he's talking sense here which has eluded some of you

  • Abingah. London 7 years ago

    I beleive Napo was hasty and too harsh in his comments or rather attack on the professor. The prof did not attack Napo in person or the govt. I am rooting for Nana to do well and I hope Napo and co will be good listeners. The ...
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  • mr amin 7 years ago

    The prof should shut up we should wait n see majority of Ghanaians can't afford to pay the shs fees so we need it.

  • BOAT 7 years ago

    HE WILL NOT SURVIVE AT THE MINISTRY BECAUSE OF ARROGANCE

  • Edudzi 7 years ago

    Look at his nose like vuvuzela.......

  • AGYAAKU 7 years ago

    No, no, no. His nose is not like vuvuzela. His nose is rather like those of Pluto and Socrates. Remember those Ancient Greek Philosophers? So he has a nose of a philosopher.

  • kakra 7 years ago

    why did President go for this man when Prof Yankah was on his list? It is not politics that should drive education. See how every suggestion is seen as opposition

  • Lincon 7 years ago

    Prof. Forget that man. I don't blame him. They are self acclaimed economists having no educationists

  • Lincon 7 years ago

    There is no one in NPP that come close to u when it comes to issues of education. I guest Napo's deputy is better for that job

  • SAMMY TUGA 7 years ago

    what is good for the goose is equally good for the gander. If free education is possible in north why not other places. Thumbs up Napo for your quick response.

  • Joe 7 years ago

    There is no free SHS at north.only free feeding at north

  • yaw Acheampong 7 years ago

    in ndc we use to say baby with shape teeth but with npp is adult with big mouth n shape teeth

  • Joe 7 years ago

    There is no free education at north. It only free feeding at north

  • Naniama II 7 years ago

    Dead brains

  • Tawiah 7 years ago

    Arrogant twat paaaa!

  • Tawee 7 years ago

    Prof is a staunch educationist who knows wat he is saying. Mr.Minister listen and stop the arrogance.

  • Don 7 years ago

    I doubt if he is a full Prof. I will be very sad if he is . Useless man , you just got NDC to the grave. Just remain there while wise with no PhD work.
    Your doomed to stay on campus

  • kk 7 years ago

    Komot for there

  • Tawee 7 years ago

    Mr. Minister listen and listen good and stop the arrogance.

  • calistus 7 years ago

    My fear about this free shs is that the shs will collapse like the basic schools ,which will result in parent opting for private secondary education to give their wards quality of education which comes at a substantial cost.A ...
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  • Tawiah 7 years ago

    This is a typical Kumasi behaviour that NAPO exhibited here. He knows nothing but struts across Ghana as a some loose cannon medical doctor who doesn't even know his left from his right. The idea that he was playing politics ...
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  • imo 7 years ago

    Hey stop fooling wat has kumasi hv to do wit dis mata.dnt joke wit sensible pple

  • Oxford 7 years ago

    twaaaaaaaaa

  • Richard 7 years ago

    Haha, you are very funny and stupid person . where are you from? Why do you mentioned tribe in discussion of such important topic. Tell me your tribe and let me tell you your history. The topic is free shs and you are mention ...
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  • Kwabena Hannover 7 years ago

    Out of your inferiority complex comes your stupid statement.We are Ashantis and proud to be such .What about you?

  • JAY 7 years ago

    An Akan teaching and schooling an Akan,yes i agree with the Vice Chancellor,what you have is half baked ministers with half baked and illthought policies expecting fully baked results

  • OBREMPON NY, NY 7 years ago

    Mr PROFESSOR, I guess you are NDC FOLK.
    You are speaking for that PARTY. Just wait
    and see the outcome of this pending program.
    This is a show of gross ARROGANCE. What NEW
    have you accomplished i ...
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  • Sankofa 7 years ago

    The professor is right.

    'Free' education risks depriving schools of much-needed funds for infrastructural development. Furthermore, the quality of education could be compromised as funds are diverted towards making educati ...
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  • Musa 7 years ago

    Sorry for Dr who open important debate and advice on radio

  • Marcus Mosiah Kojo Garvey 7 years ago

    Who define the 4 goals for us? Who pushed your NDC gov to change the 4years SHS to 3? Were u not in Ghana or u were as get your PhD? U have not schooled anyone. U just trying to be intelligent which u are not. Your critical ...
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  • Yaa..US 7 years ago

    This time not babies with sharp teeth. .it's time now for babies with sharp nose!

  • kaketonti 7 years ago

    ....BUT THAT BIG SHARP NOSE IS HOPELESS AND USELESS

  • Olive 7 years ago

    Professor this , professor that , but kpaaa self they can't manufacturer ? These book long professors started talking abt QUALITY since the days of Adam and they are still talking ? We are not ready to here any talk talk ! Th ...
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  • Repent Now JESUS is coming soon! 7 years ago

    I now understand why most Ghanaians don't have confidence in Ghana Police. They try to intimidate poor Ghanaians with their uniform.
    They have forgotten we are in the info age and more people have read their so called laws m ...
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  • Kitiki 7 years ago

    “Where was the Pro-Vost when free SHS started some 50 years ago in this country? Has he ever advised that those parts of the country enjoying free SHS should be stopped? ......"
    His reference to "......those parts of the c ...
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  • Yaw Berko 7 years ago

    Napo, dont mind this foolish NDC professor. He knows nothing. You know the Pro Vice post is elective and this man bribed his way. He sprayed money the Mahama and these lecturers voted for him. He is just empty and hollow f

  • Rich 7 years ago

    All these professors think they kno everything. But we are still suffering. All they do is criticize all the time. Cant they send their suggestions to the government privately instead of broadcasting everything like a girl on ...
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  • FACT 7 years ago

    The suggestions made by the VC of Cape Coast to ensure quality education are suggestions one doesn't even need to hold a PhD to make so where is the schooling Barure is referring to?
    Even the students for whom policy is gear ...
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  • Kuma 7 years ago

    Pro VC educate him again before the year gets along

  • Uncle Sam 7 years ago

    Must IT come to this, Nana? Napos tantrums in response to a well thought out Free SHS analysis? - and Hamids incomprehensible shouts to defend the indefensible 110 miniterial appointments? your people by their incompetence ...
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  • nanappiah 7 years ago

    enemies of progress

  • Kaakie 7 years ago

    UCC UCC let us rise to our call. Teachers of nation, ampa. Prof, teach Napo well. He dsn't understnd anyfin. He thinks to be in academia n b called Prof is politics to insult? smh. He needs more education so Prof pls help hi ...
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  • Ben 7 years ago

    We complained of quality and changed to JSS SHS but failed. Has the Professor questioned it and why people are excluded from SHS. NDC also promised the debate should be about whole basic education system and affordable.

  • Naniama II 7 years ago

    Ignorance is bliss

  • Ab3 nkwan 7 years ago

    Ahhh Prof you have indeed spoken well.God bless you paaaaa.But this Napo man koraaa dea Wa gyimi style biaaa big.
    Nana addo talk to this your useless minister of education

  • Danny Mensah 7 years ago

    Stage four children in Japan manufacture things for us. The so called prof talks about quality education but u.c.c. distance admit students of any grade. U. C. C. Prof talk about that..

  • Kingsley Osei Poku 7 years ago

    Napo we believe you can do it God in our side

  • Chuks, Tudu 7 years ago

    That Napo boy is abrasive, arrogant and all-knowing. His utterances since he was pushed into that undeserved position have sent his arrogance through the roofs. But for mere political patronage Napo would be polishing the sho ...
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  • Ras 7 years ago

    Bam on the forehead
    That's actually what is going to happy.
    I am even more worried about the insults and verbal abuse those student would go through under the mercy of teachers.
    Great opportunity for extra extra classes

  • My 7 years ago

    The Napo should thank his God that through politics he can talk anyhow to Pro.. How can you put this empty Dr in charge of Education

  • Opoku Kwarteng Isaac 7 years ago

    competence indeed. God is watching. NPP's action reminds me of Ghana's famous movie " I told u so"

  • Don 7 years ago

    Unfortunately our university dons are just useless. They can not do anything outside the University Compus just talking.
    Look at how President Milks performed
    Shout up and rot on your compus

  • Willie Kwamina desBordes. 7 years ago

    Well done for taking your time to properly educate the minister on the issue. The minister is therefore expected to apologize for His unruly behaviour and comments. It must be noted that such people with unqualified behaviour ...
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  • jomens 7 years ago

    Everything about the so called Napo is arrogance and disrespect; and he will fail miserably in that ministerial position. What do you know? Learn because you don't know anything

  • Ebow Arhin 7 years ago

    I think Hon.Minister of Education is overwhelmed by his appointment to the Ministry. I think the Ministry is to big for him to handle. He talks too much without thinking through the repercursions of what he put out there.

  • UCC 7 years ago

    the prof should shut up. Always criticizing but when u give them the opportunity to do they cant perform .most of the profs in GH are book profs they cant do anything better

  • UCC Alumni 7 years ago

    Napo u started ur ignorance as far as education is concerned by threatening headmasters which u later denied doing but from reliable sources u did. Humble yourself and learn. Don't attack personalities but argue on issues. I ...
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  • prophet of truth 7 years ago

    The ministers who will bring Nana's government down are showing up. Otiko insulting Mahama, Napo insulting a university professor for making a suggestion and Hamid insulting civil servant describing them as inefficient hence ...
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  • AZAA 7 years ago

    What else, NAPO should come again. He needed the free SHS himself. What a "W" nose.

  • AZAA 7 years ago

    Is this not the same NAPO who said he is having nightmares on the free SHS recently.?

  • Quality Education. 7 years ago

    Free SHS has started with the Prof educating Napo for free. Ur predecessor Dr Addo Kuffour who I believe also either ur grandfather or uncle was respectful and respected Napo but the same cannot be said of u. U are not fit fo ...
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  • paa j 7 years ago

    hypocrite provost n ur likes......where were all these views n advice in 2008/2012/2016 whenthese promises were being made n d ndc kept on sayng quality first b4 free progressive sh...u these academia ppl knew mahama was rig ...
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  • OBREMPON NY, NY 7 years ago

    Many NDC party members are DETRACTORS
    and VERY SELFISH. They do not want NPP to succeed in their administration.

  • Nana Amane 7 years ago

    I see wisdom in what NAPO is saying, free education up to senior secondary level and in time past up to A' level stage had been with a section of Ghanaians for over 50 years. If quality of that free education was compromise ...
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  • Jamiu 7 years ago

    The provost is a BIG FOOL. When Mahama announced that he was going to implement free SHS, what did he say? He is now talking NONSENSE because it involves NPP government. He is NDC man who wants the policy to fail. KWASEATO. K ...
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  • Johnny 7 years ago

    God richly bless you with more wisdom, knowledge and understanding. Thanks prof.

  • Kwabena Nkurmah 7 years ago

    There is a saying that common sense is common but common to all people
    Prof. Well said

  • kwasi LED 7 years ago

    Take it easy my learnered. Peace we want.

  • Kobby Sarr 7 years ago

    Napo you see how your too known behavior has landed you. This time round you have been schooled by the renowned Prof to let you know how to choose your words and pronouncements. I can see that. the Dr. title you are holding i ...
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  • King 7 years ago

    Napo's mother is Akyem. the father is the late Apagyahene of Asante. So he is a combination of Akyem and Asante. A big foolish Minister

  • Kofi Adjei 7 years ago

    You are such an idiot. We are talking about education and you are talking about where someone's parents come from. Why didn't you start ny telling us where your parents and their parents come from since that is so important t ...
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  • Avudrinyaga.. avudortor mekpoa avutef 7 years ago

    Yeah is that Snr KT. Oduro who was nearly killed at Mother Casford when we were undergrads? Yes, reknown Educationist he is bjt kept quiet when Prof. Jane allowed Okudzeto Ablakwa who is not even a trained teacher to talk on ...
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  • bimbilla 7 years ago

    THIS SO-CALLED VC doesn't seem to get it

    what has the freeness these guys are proposing got to do with quality. All they're trying to do is to make SHS affordable for all instead of the privileged few and a whole VC doesn' ...
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  • Sankofa 7 years ago

    Once again leaders of education are speaking the truth as to what is really required in our educational system. Yet Gov't keeps vilifying them.

    Gov't would do well to listen to educationists. Free education is not a priori ...
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  • Kofi Adjei 7 years ago

    Free education is a priority but it must go hand in hand with quality.

  • Sankofa 7 years ago

    Napo, Onaapo!!!

  • P. Osei 7 years ago

    If you have all the expertise to school someone, why didn't you school NDC to implement better education system? Standard of education in Ghana is low and it's about time politics play no role in the education system in Ghana ...
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  • Otumanyi 7 years ago

    Why not make Prof Yankah the main minister and Napo a deputy. Nana the end has started too soon.
    Sorry for Ghana

  • ss villa 7 years ago

    The education minister is known for his NPP fanatics but not the right character to head an important ministry such as Education. His public utterances before and immediately after assuming office as Education Minister made ...
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  • ss villa 7 years ago

    The education minister is known for his NPP fanatics but not the right character to head an important ministry such as Education. His public utterances before and immediately after assuming office as Education Minister made ...
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  • ss villa 7 years ago

    The education minister is known for his NPP fanatics but not the right character to head an important ministry such as Education. His public utterances before and immediately after assuming office as Education Minister made ...
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  • ss villa 7 years ago

    The education minister is known for his NPP fanatics but not the right character to head an important ministry such as Education. His public utterances before and immediately after assuming office as Education Minister made ...
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  • ss villa 7 years ago

    The education minister is known for his NPP fanatics but not the right character to head an important ministry such as Education. His public utterances before and immediately after assuming office as Education Minister made ...
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  • Yaw 7 years ago

    I wonder why the president choose this man as a minister of education.He need to go back to the classroom and study or resign.He is not a competent minister.Shame

  • Yaw,Tallahasee,FLorida 7 years ago

    Napo go and see the prof to lecture u or give u tutorials about ur work as education minister.You are a disgrace to the the president and to the nation.I'm calling for resignation as onapo minister.

  • Curtis 7 years ago

    man passed man
    "egbe enye egbe"

  • Joseph 7 years ago

    Thank you prof. I am proud I used your works for my project work.

  • Joseph 7 years ago

    Thank you prof. I am proud I used your research works for my project work. Keep your temp.

  • NPPigs 7 years ago

    Napo's NOSE is bigger than his brain. He is nothing but an arrogant fool parading around as a paragon of knowledge. A baby with rotten teeth!

  • Isaac.Italy 7 years ago

    Rr

  • E. Amponsah 7 years ago

    Napo, just be focus and don't be disrupted. Take the good part of his advice and move on with the policy. Don't spend all your energies answering detractors. But make sure the policy you are implementing will be sustainable b ...
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  • PATAPAA TRUMP 7 years ago

    Napo is arrogant,pride don't come as a gift from Almighty God, what comes from God is humility and self control

  • Kojo 7 years ago

    Hmmmmm. You said u published a paper in 2012. Is that not the same year that Akufo-Addo was vigorously campaigning for free SHS? Napo is right in saying you are being hypocritical.

  • BB 7 years ago

    thank you professor oduro. you have really proven you are on top of your game. we need better minds like this in national discussion

  • Kane 7 years ago

    Ghanaians are tooo docile and like dragging their feet when it comes to new initiatives. The prof is telling the government to resource all schools very well before it implements the free shs. This is a lame idea. Since nkru ...
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