US Embassy finding it difficult to grant Ghanaians visas – Fennell

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Ewurade Kasa 8 years ago

Please respect Ghanaians. Ghanaians in America are hardworking people contributing to that country as well as theirs. There are more Chinese, India, Turkish, and Nigerian illegals in the USA than Ghanaians. We need some respe ...
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Please respect Ghanaians. Ghanaians in America are hardworking people contributing to that country as well as theirs. There are more Chinese, India, Turkish, and Nigerian illegals in the USA than Ghanaians. We need some respect.
Yaw Jumah(VA) 8 years ago

To hell with that idiot Fenell. Their country USA is not heaven. Some Ghanaians in USA are seeking a way out of this God-forsaken country. He shouldn't sit in Ghana and brag about this shit hole called America. Please, give u ...
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To hell with that idiot Fenell. Their country USA is not heaven. Some Ghanaians in USA are seeking a way out of this God-forsaken country. He shouldn't sit in Ghana and brag about this shit hole called America. Please, give us a break.
Muhammad the Goat fucker 8 years ago

if America is a shit hole why do you decide to stay there? every leader is responsible to protect their country from illegal immigration and foreign threats be it terrorism or economic mercenaries. it does not matter if you'e ...
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if America is a shit hole why do you decide to stay there? every leader is responsible to protect their country from illegal immigration and foreign threats be it terrorism or economic mercenaries. it does not matter if you'er a hard worker. an illegal immigrant is an illegal immigrant no matter what. Instead of calling a america a shit hole charge the akuffo addo's government to deport illegal immigrants that are threatening the livelihod of Ghanaians. like the Chinese destroying our lands and exlpoiting our people and our natural resources. or the nomadic fulani who have resorted pillaging the northern regions and the Brong ahafo and Ashanti regions destroying farms and raping women left and right. hold your governetn accountable dont blame the US
Atadansu 8 years ago

How can you be a goat-like and this reasonable simultaneously?

How can you be a goat-like and this reasonable simultaneously?
Kwame Sarfo Tabi 8 years ago

Muhammad, you are right to some extent just that the Americans (following the British High Commissioner's actions are overplaying their hands. In fact , Americans must be the last to talk about illegal immigration. Apart from ...
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Muhammad, you are right to some extent just that the Americans (following the British High Commissioner's actions are overplaying their hands. In fact , Americans must be the last to talk about illegal immigration. Apart from the Indigenous Indians, they all Europeans, mainly British who invaded that continent , stole it from the indigenes and then started talking about illegality (cutting short). These same British did it in Australia, New Zealand, tried it in South Africa, but with modern eyes watching, they failed, however not without the known fight. The Americans (metamorphosed British) shouldn't forget how they got America - ILLEGALLY.
Muhammad the Goat fucker 8 years ago

The European Americans may not be the indigenous americans but it is their country now. everywhere in the world inhabitants of a land were not the original inhabitants. the native americans that you speak of also migrated fro ...
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The European Americans may not be the indigenous americans but it is their country now. everywhere in the world inhabitants of a land were not the original inhabitants. the native americans that you speak of also migrated from Asia some thousands of years ago to settle in the Americas. The Europeans came and conquered and took over the land and now they have made it what it is today. if it was not for them nobody would want to move to america. In Ghana everybody came from somewhere at some point. the Akan are believe to have come from somewhere in Mali, the Ga are believe to have come from Nigeria and so on. the USA now belong to the European Americans becasue they have made it the USA that everyone want to go so they have the right to decide who comes and who is deported on whatever criteria they choose
MAMO 8 years ago

IF GHANAIAIANS ARE MADE TO SWITCH POSITIONS WITH AMERICANS, WE WILL TAKE ONLY ONE YEAR TO CHANGE AMERICA TO BE LIKE GHANA. GHANAIANS MUST BOW THEIR HEADS IN SHAME ALWAYS GOING TO LOOK FOR GREENER PASTURES OUTSIDE THE COUNTRY ...
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IF GHANAIAIANS ARE MADE TO SWITCH POSITIONS WITH AMERICANS, WE WILL TAKE ONLY ONE YEAR TO CHANGE AMERICA TO BE LIKE GHANA. GHANAIANS MUST BOW THEIR HEADS IN SHAME ALWAYS GOING TO LOOK FOR GREENER PASTURES OUTSIDE THE COUNTRY. SHAME!!!!
Okomfo,London 8 years ago

Well said my friend.Thank you.

Well said my friend.Thank you.
FROST KENNAN 8 years ago

THEY HAVE MAPPED THEIR PREFERRED COUNTRIES AND PRE-SELECTED IMMIGRANTS BASED ON RACE. AFRICANS AND LATINOS, AS HARMLESS AS THEY ARE, REMAIN AT THE BOTTOM OF THE LIST.

THEY HAVE MAPPED THEIR PREFERRED COUNTRIES AND PRE-SELECTED IMMIGRANTS BASED ON RACE. AFRICANS AND LATINOS, AS HARMLESS AS THEY ARE, REMAIN AT THE BOTTOM OF THE LIST.
NPP SENIOR CITIZEN 8 years ago

We will welcome them back to Ghana warmly. Jimmy Cliff said way back 80s in one of his songs that America dreams are not reality as they says freedom and prosperity for all. Well Africa for Africans,China for the Chineses,Eur ...
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We will welcome them back to Ghana warmly. Jimmy Cliff said way back 80s in one of his songs that America dreams are not reality as they says freedom and prosperity for all. Well Africa for Africans,China for the Chineses,Europe for the Europeans,India For the Indians.

The liar chaff Allen & his buffoons 8 years ago

Jay Ray Ram Alan and his team of morons are liars, bullies and rogues

Jay Ray Ram Alan and his team of morons are liars, bullies and rogues
OTIKO 8 years ago

WE ARE READY FOR THEM; OVER THERE IS NOT EASY THOUGH. GHANA HOME SWEET HOME PLEASE COME BACK ON FREE TICKET.

WE ARE READY FOR THEM; OVER THERE IS NOT EASY THOUGH. GHANA HOME SWEET HOME PLEASE COME BACK ON FREE TICKET.
Brezhnev 8 years ago

This is not a matter of respect; it is a matter of the law. If they gave you a visiting visa and you overstay, then they have the right to deport you. I know we are hardworking people, but we have to respect and abide by the ...
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This is not a matter of respect; it is a matter of the law. If they gave you a visiting visa and you overstay, then they have the right to deport you. I know we are hardworking people, but we have to respect and abide by the rules of our country and others.
Amma 8 years ago

true talk

true talk
Baba Alhaji de Nima 8 years ago

Remember Busia and the aliens compliance order? Even those who were Ghanaians by the first constitution were illegally told to leave. Every dog has its day.

Remember Busia and the aliens compliance order? Even those who were Ghanaians by the first constitution were illegally told to leave. Every dog has its day.
Kojo 8 years ago

Ewuradi Kasa be wise and talk for your own country. What is your business mentioning other countries.Do you mean Ghanains are from heaven and other people are from hell.After Bangladesh people who accept even 100 euros as sal ...
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Ewuradi Kasa be wise and talk for your own country. What is your business mentioning other countries.Do you mean Ghanains are from heaven and other people are from hell.After Bangladesh people who accept even 100 euros as salary in europe Ghanains are next to them working as cheap labourers .So do not be silly next time by mentioning other countries when you are dealing with your country affair.Even a beggar is better than Ghanain in Europe.Out of 100 Ghanains in Europe you can get only about 2 of them who can even speak English. And it takes Ghanains 10 years un country before he can start speaking their language. Blockheaded people who deceive themselves to be wise.
Ewurade Kasa 8 years ago

You are very naive and seem to misunderstand the reality of immigration in the US. Ghanaians in the US are not the same as those illiterate stowaway boys running in the EU, Bangladesh, eastern European countries.

You are very naive and seem to misunderstand the reality of immigration in the US. Ghanaians in the US are not the same as those illiterate stowaway boys running in the EU, Bangladesh, eastern European countries.
xxyz 8 years ago

I guess you are a Nigerian using a Ghanaian name to write rubbish here. Unlike you criminal Nigerians who will engage in any criminal activity known to man, Ghanaians who travel to reside in another country go to do hard work ...
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I guess you are a Nigerian using a Ghanaian name to write rubbish here. Unlike you criminal Nigerians who will engage in any criminal activity known to man, Ghanaians who travel to reside in another country go to do hard work to earn something for themselves, fool. It is not only Ghanaians living without the proper documentation in Western countries but Indians, Asians and nationals from other continents. Even in the US you have nationals from European countries like the Irish who live and work there illegally, although with the Irish illegals, US Politicians with Irish ancestry find ways to help them gain legal status. Don't be a fool ok
OKOROMANSA 8 years ago

ILLEGAL GHANAIAN IMMIGRANTS IN THE US ARE BETTER THAN THOSE FROM THE MIDDLE EAST AND OTHER ARAB COUNTRIES.
JUST ALLOW THEM TO STAY BECAUSE THEY ARE MOSTLY LAW-ABIDING AND HARDWORKING PEOPLE.

ILLEGAL GHANAIAN IMMIGRANTS IN THE US ARE BETTER THAN THOSE FROM THE MIDDLE EAST AND OTHER ARAB COUNTRIES.
JUST ALLOW THEM TO STAY BECAUSE THEY ARE MOSTLY LAW-ABIDING AND HARDWORKING PEOPLE.
owusu 8 years ago

At least Ghanaina in Middle East are legal immigrants.

At least Ghanaina in Middle East are legal immigrants.

Yawo Deegbe 8 years ago

These discriminatory efforts should be curtailed. Ghanaians travel to work for a better living. Please leave them alone. It's your system that frustrates them. They are not common criminals

These discriminatory efforts should be curtailed. Ghanaians travel to work for a better living. Please leave them alone. It's your system that frustrates them. They are not common criminals
Idrisu 8 years ago

This ambassador should not forget that this is how many people became citizens an legal residents in the US. So please leave people alone. That how people all over the world not just Ghanaians do.

This ambassador should not forget that this is how many people became citizens an legal residents in the US. So please leave people alone. That how people all over the world not just Ghanaians do.
Sansan 8 years ago

Mr Funnel are u a native Indian? if not then u are not an Amrican.

Mr Funnel are u a native Indian? if not then u are not an Amrican.
owusu 8 years ago

Some Ghanaians are pathetic and liars. How should you live in somebodys country and disobey their law? Pls. let speak the truth. Will you guys be happy for foreigners invades ghana by violating our laws? Lets obey the laws.

Some Ghanaians are pathetic and liars. How should you live in somebodys country and disobey their law? Pls. let speak the truth. Will you guys be happy for foreigners invades ghana by violating our laws? Lets obey the laws.
Kk 8 years ago

What is good about America? Peoole live in rat holes in bronx and brooklyn. Go to the black communities and see if most parts in Accra or kumasi are not far better than these criminal infected towns in america.Ghanaians have ...
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What is good about America? Peoole live in rat holes in bronx and brooklyn. Go to the black communities and see if most parts in Accra or kumasi are not far better than these criminal infected towns in america.Ghanaians have to believe about themselves and work hard to develop their country. Ghanaians should do the same fucking jobs they are doing here in America. America is not heaven. In fact the cost of living here is so huge. I won't live in America for anything. Give us a break.
Patriot 8 years ago

We are tired of your immigration issues. Why don't you leave us alone together with our resources so we live in our respective places in peace? What is so important in living in the United States of America? By the way do you ...
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We are tired of your immigration issues. Why don't you leave us alone together with our resources so we live in our respective places in peace? What is so important in living in the United States of America? By the way do you know how many of your people are in Ghana illegally? Nonsense!!!
wali 8 years ago

We see how foolish we can be...

We see how foolish we can be...
GHANABA 8 years ago

Nothing new here their lies have caught up with them and their NPP supporters. The Dollars they've been sending home will soon run out.

Nothing new here their lies have caught up with them and their NPP supporters. The Dollars they've been sending home will soon run out.
akwadaa nyame 8 years ago

It takes years for illegal immigrant proceedings to complete, unless those apprehended are already under deportation order. Many Ghanaians in US are law abiding and hard working . America should focus on the bad guys and leav ...
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It takes years for illegal immigrant proceedings to complete, unless those apprehended are already under deportation order. Many Ghanaians in US are law abiding and hard working . America should focus on the bad guys and leave the good ones alone. America was built and continue to be built by illegal immigrants.
Awal Mohammed 8 years ago

this is nonsense talk,you should have some respect for us,you think America is heaven

this is nonsense talk,you should have some respect for us,you think America is heaven

Vic 8 years ago

Lol then stay in Africa and tell the leaders to make Africa a place to live

Lol then stay in Africa and tell the leaders to make Africa a place to live
Sam 8 years ago

They should come home n farm!!!! we are all surviving here...

They should come home n farm!!!! we are all surviving here...
Mragooboi 8 years ago

They don't need anymore west africans cleaning old white ppl. stay in your own land and build b4 the chinese ppl do

They don't need anymore west africans cleaning old white ppl. stay in your own land and build b4 the chinese ppl do
Kae 8 years ago

There we go the black card again ...boring ...abide by the law ..simple

There we go the black card again ...boring ...abide by the law ..simple
RickGH 8 years ago

Thank you. We always find excuse in that. We're here complaining about illegal Chinese folks, but we want ours to remain elsewhere illegally. Hmmm

Thank you. We always find excuse in that. We're here complaining about illegal Chinese folks, but we want ours to remain elsewhere illegally. Hmmm
Murtala. 8 years ago

Very annoying, Americans don't know where the Ghana embassy is in Washington, they mail the passport and are mostly given five years multiple entry,Ghanaians go to the American embassy and stand outside in hot sun or rain fo ...
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Very annoying, Americans don't know where the Ghana embassy is in Washington, they mail the passport and are mostly given five years multiple entry,Ghanaians go to the American embassy and stand outside in hot sun or rain for hours.
dogg 8 years ago

Because USA has strong institutions bereft of goro boys. Foreigners will always follow our so-called "norms" since that is what we are accustomed with.

Because USA has strong institutions bereft of goro boys. Foreigners will always follow our so-called "norms" since that is what we are accustomed with.
Lin 8 years ago

I am a black American octogenarian who has visited Ghana five times, the last time being 2012. I know people from Africa. My pharmacist is a Nigerian. They are all swell people but get this. Donald Trump was elected on a plat ...
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I am a black American octogenarian who has visited Ghana five times, the last time being 2012. I know people from Africa. My pharmacist is a Nigerian. They are all swell people but get this. Donald Trump was elected on a platform of kicking out all the illegals, banning the Muslims, and making sure whites keep their privilege. If you think he's being rough on Ghanaians you should see what he doing to Mexicans and South Americans.He isn't playing and he has mercy on no one. He publicly said Obama was kind but he wouldn't be. It is what it is. If you're in America illegally you're getting the boot, especially if you have a felony. Just saying.
Mrs.Sekyi Addo 8 years ago

Absolutely the truth!!! However let's us melanated being from the mother land and the diaspora unite and put away this divide and conquer mentality ... We have so much to offer each other, we suffer the same faith here in t ...
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Absolutely the truth!!! However let's us melanated being from the mother land and the diaspora unite and put away this divide and conquer mentality ... We have so much to offer each other, we suffer the same faith here in the US too... All this point fingers won't get any of us out the situation so save that energy for nation building no matter where demographics place us...
Unite and get free great Ppl !!
Tsotsoo Lamptey 8 years ago

What are we saying. Do you know how many foreign nationals staying in Ghana illegally including Americans. Due to our hospitality? Please give us a break. If every Ghanaian is like me nobody I say nobody will leave the shor ...
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What are we saying. Do you know how many foreign nationals staying in Ghana illegally including Americans. Due to our hospitality? Please give us a break. If every Ghanaian is like me nobody I say nobody will leave the shores of Ghana. You can keep your visas. Thank you.
MAMO 8 years ago

BUT EVERY GHANAIAN IS NOT YOU AND CANNOT BE YOU.

BUT EVERY GHANAIAN IS NOT YOU AND CANNOT BE YOU.
Igp 8 years ago

Nana Prez. Akuffo Addo do not allow Ghana to become a punching bag for some of those not so diplomatic missionaries. They are on a mission order than a diplomatic onr. I urge you Mr. President to follow the US' lead by invoki ...
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Nana Prez. Akuffo Addo do not allow Ghana to become a punching bag for some of those not so diplomatic missionaries. They are on a mission order than a diplomatic onr. I urge you Mr. President to follow the US' lead by invoking the aliens' compliance order to weed out illegal immigrants who are in Ghana and have abused their visa permits and overstayed in the country. Nana do not allow Ghana to be talked down to, talked over by some of these diplomats in the country. Let them get what they give. Take on the mantle of General Kutu Acheampong who told the one and only one Dr Kensinger that; "to heck with a Head of State meeting you at the airport". He Acheampong drove from Accra to Tamale while Kensinger was at the KIA. Nana wrap yourself in the Ghana Flag and embody our pride, culture and the Spirit of Ghana. Wrap yourself in the mold of Kwame Nkrumah, Acheampong, Rawings and above all, Prof. Atta Mills - who openly dissed the former lousy British PM David Cameron over policing and enforcement his so-called homosexual human rights. For avoidancw of doubts, some of these diplomats who are disrespecting the goid people of Ghana are not above the rank of Assistant Secretaries of State. Translation, they are not even Under Sectetaries of State or Deputy Secretaries of State in the Foreign Service or the US Civil Service as the case maybe. Mahama sold his soul out for whatever reasons and was okay for a Scotish Parliament to run him down and by extension the nation Ghana. Under Mahama, a former Israelie Ambassador even attempted to tell Ghana to choose who our friends should be regarding the then Iranian President Amadenijah's visit to Ghana in 2013, only for the good people of Ghana to shout her down. Ghanaians generally are law abiding and they are not terror inclined. We ate God fearing, loving and compassionate of others sufferings. So if some Amvassadors like the woman at Chinese in Accra who went nuts over government stoppage of galamesey and the gold rushers China had not been put in her proper place in the media fall out on the environmental pollution, destruction of water bodies from the evil and illegal mining technics employed by the red dragonians, she would be spewing fire still. Nana follow the US' lead by invoking the aliens' compliance order and do not accord audience to diplomats who do not show respect to our soveteign Republic of Ghana. Instead let them speak to the sector Ministers if they need you. Nana be bold like a Ghanaian who fears no elephant on the socere field, irrespective of our diminitive size. Show the way Nana for there are so many illegals living in Ghana today. Follow the US' lead, Nana. Robert Javkson, like Jon Benjamin is one heckle of a diplomat who has no respect for his bounds and its about time you raised the Flag of Ghana to be counted. Over to you Nana.
Kofi Mensah 8 years ago

Good one out there IGP.One of the most intelligent comments on Ghanaweb this year.

Good one out there IGP.One of the most intelligent comments on Ghanaweb this year.
James 8 years ago

There are Ghanaians working in Ghana without work permit....Our immigration should target to also arrest and deport them

There are Ghanaians working in Ghana without work permit....Our immigration should target to also arrest and deport them
James 8 years ago

Americans, I mean

Americans, I mean
asem 8 years ago

Ghanaians will abuse every system but we have forgotten that the people we think we can take for granted are smarter than us. God help the deportees.

Ghanaians will abuse every system but we have forgotten that the people we think we can take for granted are smarter than us. God help the deportees.
owusu 8 years ago

great talk. we think we are smarter than white who invented ship more than 500 years

great talk. we think we are smarter than white who invented ship more than 500 years
Kobby 8 years ago

Ghanaians let us build mother Ghana. We have everything. When we turn the economy around other nationals will come and do business. Then we can restrict people coming into out country. Unfortunately our boarders are porous du ...
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Ghanaians let us build mother Ghana. We have everything. When we turn the economy around other nationals will come and do business. Then we can restrict people coming into out country. Unfortunately our boarders are porous due to corruption. We can be rich, we can be prosperous. God help.
GhanaMassai 8 years ago

Ok, ok. No more visas for Ghanaians.Send back Ghanaian "illegal immigrants". Ghana will welcome them & show them that Ghana is speeding up to be the envy of Africa & of the world.

Ok, ok. No more visas for Ghanaians.Send back Ghanaian "illegal immigrants". Ghana will welcome them & show them that Ghana is speeding up to be the envy of Africa & of the world.
SON OF GOD 8 years ago

Don't lie to enter the USA and say Ghanaians are hard working. You told the Embassy you are going on a visit for a month as a tourist. You over stay your visa for 3 to 10 years, when you are caught and repatriated why blame t ...
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Don't lie to enter the USA and say Ghanaians are hard working. You told the Embassy you are going on a visit for a month as a tourist. You over stay your visa for 3 to 10 years, when you are caught and repatriated why blame the USA government.Lets be sincere with ourselves. If you want to work in the USA, tell them when going for visa. I have been to the US several times,l always had visa because l have never over stayed my visa ..Let's be faithful at all places please
Agbeli Kumordizi 8 years ago

The ministry of foreign affairs needs to stamp Ghana Passport valid for all counties except America

The ministry of foreign affairs needs to stamp Ghana Passport valid for all counties except America
Yeboah David 8 years ago

I expect you guys talking about law to speak wisdom and not knowledge. It is not by a person choice to b called a foreigner but situation. Do ur research from the time of creation how and when people had to migrate. Let's ple ...
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I expect you guys talking about law to speak wisdom and not knowledge. It is not by a person choice to b called a foreigner but situation. Do ur research from the time of creation how and when people had to migrate. Let's please speak good and pray for our brothers in America. Or remember we came from our villages to Accra or the city in search of greener pasture, same have they gone to America. It is not easy to be documented in a foreign country. Pray you don't get stormed by the rain.
Sansan 8 years ago

it will intrest this hush puppy to know that there are 10,000 Americans leaving in GHana illegally and we can equally repatriate them as a kind gusture to their evil deeds. this dude smells like sulfer

it will intrest this hush puppy to know that there are 10,000 Americans leaving in GHana illegally and we can equally repatriate them as a kind gusture to their evil deeds. this dude smells like sulfer
MAMO 8 years ago

THESE PEOPLE ALWAYS TAKE THE APPROPRIATE STEPS TO ENTER A COUNTRY. THEY ALWAYS REGULARIZE THEIR DOCUMENTS AND REPORT THEIR PRESENCE TO THEIR RESPECTIVE EMBASSIES WORLDWIDE. OUR EMBASSIES ABROAD ARE THERE TO MAKE THEIR OWN MON ...
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THESE PEOPLE ALWAYS TAKE THE APPROPRIATE STEPS TO ENTER A COUNTRY. THEY ALWAYS REGULARIZE THEIR DOCUMENTS AND REPORT THEIR PRESENCE TO THEIR RESPECTIVE EMBASSIES WORLDWIDE. OUR EMBASSIES ABROAD ARE THERE TO MAKE THEIR OWN MONEY. THEY WILL NOT EVEN LISTEN TO YOU WHEN YOU TRAVEL AND FACE SOME DIFFICULTIES.
xxyz 8 years ago

just asking

just asking
Nancy 8 years ago

Trump hates blacks especially Africans so it's no surprise. We should also reciprocate, report all illegals including the 3 arabs because bought from America.

Trump hates blacks especially Africans so it's no surprise. We should also reciprocate, report all illegals including the 3 arabs because bought from America.
SALIFU Acheampong 8 years ago

This ambassador complained about the difficulty by US travellers to obtain Ghanaian visas to Ghana and threatened that it will hamper US investments into Ghana.
If they want easy access to our visa, they should make it easy ...
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This ambassador complained about the difficulty by US travellers to obtain Ghanaian visas to Ghana and threatened that it will hamper US investments into Ghana.
If they want easy access to our visa, they should make it easy for Ghanaians too.
Africa just needs to reduce our dependence on these western colonialists.
Bash 8 years ago

It is highly disrespectful for applicants to b refused visa indiscriminatory after they had spent lot of cash. for processing n other documents

It is highly disrespectful for applicants to b refused visa indiscriminatory after they had spent lot of cash. for processing n other documents

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