Accra-Ouagadougou railway will define my presidency - Akufo-Addo

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Amaapaa 8 years ago

The clarion call is now out there for all of us African patriots. We intend to build a black African civilization. Just like ghana, mali and songhai of old. Just like our ancestors built ancient Egypt . The blood of the phar ...
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The clarion call is now out there for all of us African patriots. We intend to build a black African civilization. Just like ghana, mali and songhai of old. Just like our ancestors built ancient Egypt . The blood of the pharos and that of mansa musa runs in us? Marcus garvey taught us to build our own civilization or perish.
Jasmine 8 years ago

Like always, we know how to talk big! We have people defecating on all our good beaches and the government seems incredibly incapable of controlling only that. How can anything be achieved in Ghana and for that matter the sub ...
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Like always, we know how to talk big! We have people defecating on all our good beaches and the government seems incredibly incapable of controlling only that. How can anything be achieved in Ghana and for that matter the sub-region when all other countries are deeply infested with this heigthened letharty?

We can hardly build a Ghanaian civilization! Ridiculous, isn't it, dude?
Ama 8 years ago

Thank you. Why are we not prioritising the things that will improve the ordinary Ghanaians life?

Thank you. Why are we not prioritising the things that will improve the ordinary Ghanaians life?
Ka Na Wu 8 years ago

Within Ghana itself, we haven't got enough railway lines. So why do we want a train from Accra to Ouagadougou to import the northern poor, Fulani herdsmen and social miscreants to congest Accra.
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Within Ghana itself, we haven't got enough railway lines. So why do we want a train from Accra to Ouagadougou to import the northern poor, Fulani herdsmen and social miscreants to congest Accra.
Bad idea Mr President, please don't allow your pride and personal ambition to get the better of you.
BADU 8 years ago

So this is the reason why Burkina Fasso awarded him with the highest award? the should ask Ghanaians and they will hear much about this 419 Nana Ado. He is a crafted liar.

So this is the reason why Burkina Fasso awarded him with the highest award? the should ask Ghanaians and they will hear much about this 419 Nana Ado. He is a crafted liar.
ODIKRO 8 years ago

THE OLD TIME OF GLOBALIZATION HAS FADED AWAY. THIS TIME IS FOR LOOKING AFTER ONES SELF. BUILD A BORDER BETWEEN BRONG AHAFO AND THE NORTH AND LET BOURKINA PAY FOR IT. THE SOUTH IS RICH ENOUGH TO LIVE WITHOUT THESE LOVERS OF CA ...
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THE OLD TIME OF GLOBALIZATION HAS FADED AWAY. THIS TIME IS FOR LOOKING AFTER ONES SELF. BUILD A BORDER BETWEEN BRONG AHAFO AND THE NORTH AND LET BOURKINA PAY FOR IT. THE SOUTH IS RICH ENOUGH TO LIVE WITHOUT THESE LOVERS OF CATTLE.
Counselor 8 years ago

Akuffo Addo the campaign mood is over and it is time to deliver. The talking is over and we need action today!

Akuffo Addo the campaign mood is over and it is time to deliver. The talking is over and we need action today!
Senior man 8 years ago

You are mad. So what do u want the government to do about the defecation?? To block the anus of people?? As an ordinary person u must know de good and wrong. Very soon u would want the government sing u a lullaby before u sle ...
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You are mad. So what do u want the government to do about the defecation?? To block the anus of people?? As an ordinary person u must know de good and wrong. Very soon u would want the government sing u a lullaby before u sleep.....the government is we the people as democracy is defined, government of the people, for the people and by the people.......so stop what u are saying and change this mentality of yours
GABRIEL 8 years ago

THIS KEY REVENUE SOURCES FOR GHANA AND THE PORTS AS WELL AS REDUCE THE CARNAGE OF ROAD ACCIDENTS ON GHANA ROADS FOR BULK, FARM PRODUCE, AND ALL TYPES OF HAULAGE. I DEEPLY APPLAUDE THIS GOVERNMENT FOR HIS INITIATIVE

THIS KEY REVENUE SOURCES FOR GHANA AND THE PORTS AS WELL AS REDUCE THE CARNAGE OF ROAD ACCIDENTS ON GHANA ROADS FOR BULK, FARM PRODUCE, AND ALL TYPES OF HAULAGE. I DEEPLY APPLAUDE THIS GOVERNMENT FOR HIS INITIATIVE
Boakye 8 years ago

Nana is a man of vision. He should have been given the opportunity to rule Ghana long time ago.

Nana is a man of vision. He should have been given the opportunity to rule Ghana long time ago.

AGYEMANG 8 years ago

This Oluman will sink Ghana. He always talk about making name for himself and does not care about the plight of Ghanaians. You people are starving and dying of hunger but you want to use borrowed moneys to construct railway a ...
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This Oluman will sink Ghana. He always talk about making name for himself and does not care about the plight of Ghanaians. You people are starving and dying of hunger but you want to use borrowed moneys to construct railway and import Burkina Fasso people into Ghana to add to our already sufferings? what this man up to?
Boakye 8 years ago

Yes we built Egypt. We can do it again. We need peace and stability. Nothing too late. Yes we can!

Yes we built Egypt. We can do it again. We need peace and stability. Nothing too late. Yes we can!
ALUTA CONTINUA 8 years ago

WE BUILT THE WEST
NOW WE HAVE TO BUILD OUR CONTINENT
GOD BLESS GHANA

WE BUILT THE WEST
NOW WE HAVE TO BUILD OUR CONTINENT
GOD BLESS GHANA
Paul Binder 8 years ago

Stop connecting africa greatness to egypt.they are bastard semites Some Africans even assume thet are jews!

Stop connecting africa greatness to egypt.they are bastard semites Some Africans even assume thet are jews!
DURSALL 8 years ago

Nana you talk too much, you seem to be building castles in the air, you've not asses any loan, always talking big.

Nana you talk too much, you seem to be building castles in the air, you've not asses any loan, always talking big.
mr amin 8 years ago

Dursall, Nana is serious he will do it with his age n integrity he will not stand before the international community n lie.

Dursall, Nana is serious he will do it with his age n integrity he will not stand before the international community n lie.
GEORGE 8 years ago

DO YOU KNOW IT WILL TAKE SEVERAL LIGHT YEARS FOR CHUKUCHAKA TRAIN TO TRAVEL FROM ACCRA TO OUAGA. THAT MEANS GHANAIANS EXPECT NOTHING THAN A HIGH SPEED TRAIN. ELECTRIC TRAIN FOR THAT MATTER. MOVE GHANA FROM THAT IMPERIAL "MEKO ...
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DO YOU KNOW IT WILL TAKE SEVERAL LIGHT YEARS FOR CHUKUCHAKA TRAIN TO TRAVEL FROM ACCRA TO OUAGA. THAT MEANS GHANAIANS EXPECT NOTHING THAN A HIGH SPEED TRAIN. ELECTRIC TRAIN FOR THAT MATTER. MOVE GHANA FROM THAT IMPERIAL "MEKO TAKWA MEKO TAKWA" RAIL SYSTEM.
Kelly 8 years ago

Who says you assess money before you plan ?

Who says you assess money before you plan ?
AGYEMANG 8 years ago

And who says you keep throwing promises everywhere and now to international level promises when you have no concrete plan? when BBC asked this dude where he will get money to fund his gagatuan free school promise what did he ...
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And who says you keep throwing promises everywhere and now to international level promises when you have no concrete plan? when BBC asked this dude where he will get money to fund his gagatuan free school promise what did he say?
Osei Yaw 8 years ago

Dont forget to tell us the cost so that we can compare it with the cost of building railways in other countries kilometre by kilometre just as you and Bawumia were doing

Dont forget to tell us the cost so that we can compare it with the cost of building railways in other countries kilometre by kilometre just as you and Bawumia were doing

They Say They Say 8 years ago

It's ok to dream

It's ok to dream
BADU 8 years ago

Burkina Faso is playing with this 419 professional liar, he blast them with lies and take the little moneys they have.

Burkina Faso is playing with this 419 professional liar, he blast them with lies and take the little moneys they have.
Nurudeen 8 years ago

Promising what is already in the pipeline. How many times did former president Mahama announce this project to the people of Ghana. Nana can't even acknowledge any plan or projects started by his predecessors. What a pathetic ...
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Promising what is already in the pipeline. How many times did former president Mahama announce this project to the people of Ghana. Nana can't even acknowledge any plan or projects started by his predecessors. What a pathetic old man as president, copying left and right from day one of his presidency till now.
ALUTA CONTINUA 8 years ago

THE CHINESE BUILT IT
ALTHOUGH I PREFER THE GERMANS OR THE RUSSIAN RAIL TRACKS WE SHOULD ALL GET TOGETHER LIKE AFRICANS DID IN AMERICA.

THE CHINESE BUILT IT
ALTHOUGH I PREFER THE GERMANS OR THE RUSSIAN RAIL TRACKS WE SHOULD ALL GET TOGETHER LIKE AFRICANS DID IN AMERICA.
Ali, Toronto 8 years ago

Accra-Ouagadougou railway line would be fine, as indeed a network to connect the entirety of the ECOWAS region. However, the priority and more feasible proposition should be a strategic railway network within the country. Ho ...
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Accra-Ouagadougou railway line would be fine, as indeed a network to connect the entirety of the ECOWAS region. However, the priority and more feasible proposition should be a strategic railway network within the country. How about a north-south trans line to start with? By the way it's nice to have all sorts of grandeur ideas, but where is the HOW??? On Accra-Ouagadougou line, actually the movement of goods (not so much services) is between Ghana and Mali/Niger than Burkina Faso. This is not hard to ascertain empirically.
John 8 years ago

It is pointless to have a railwayline to Ouagadougou which is to the northeastern corner of the country. It should rather link the southwestern corner that allows easy access to Bobo, Mali and Niger. That is where most of ...
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It is pointless to have a railwayline to Ouagadougou which is to the northeastern corner of the country. It should rather link the southwestern corner that allows easy access to Bobo, Mali and Niger. That is where most of the goods to Ghana orginate . The railway can start from Kumasi; from Bole, a trunk rail can link Cote D'Ivoire. This is a viable project but its location should be devoid of political calculations.
Nanaba 8 years ago

Good thinking God help you

Good thinking God help you
mr amin 8 years ago

This is long over due may God help u do it n do it well.

This is long over due may God help u do it n do it well.
Odikro Mununkum 8 years ago

Ghanaians are still waiting for one district one dam and one district one factory. It's so strange that all Ghana's elected presidents past and present acted/act like they are president of Africa. Nana should focus on Ghana' ...
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Ghanaians are still waiting for one district one dam and one district one factory. It's so strange that all Ghana's elected presidents past and present acted/act like they are president of Africa. Nana should focus on Ghana's development by utilizing the national resources to the benefit of Ghanaians without repeating the mistake of the past presidents.
Me Di 8 years ago

People will bring Atomic Bomb to Ghana

People will bring Atomic Bomb to Ghana

Kk 8 years ago

Akufo Addo should be cautious with his timeline for such project! Try to construct a modern rapid railways between Accra and Tema first, then think of railways o Tamale and Bolga first, then you can reach Ouagadougou!

Akufo Addo should be cautious with his timeline for such project! Try to construct a modern rapid railways between Accra and Tema first, then think of railways o Tamale and Bolga first, then you can reach Ouagadougou!
CASSY 8 years ago

Eeeeeeeei,Ghana will be like heaven indeed, one district one factory, one village one dam,a million dollar for each consituency,one silo one district, free SHS, abolishing some taxes,reducing prices of utilties, Accra to be t ...
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Eeeeeeeei,Ghana will be like heaven indeed, one district one factory, one village one dam,a million dollar for each consituency,one silo one district, free SHS, abolishing some taxes,reducing prices of utilties, Accra to be the neatist city in Africa,now a rail line from Tema to Ouagadougou.ALLLLLLLL these promises and the rest make Ghana look like heaven in the eyes of Akomea.They will make you believe Ghana is now like heaven.Schemers.Ghana for you.NICE PACKAGE.
Sundiata 8 years ago

A good project, rail transportation is a must,top priority.

A good project, rail transportation is a must,top priority.
BADU 8 years ago

This man is yet to service his numerous free free free things. You have no money to take care of all students in SHS but yet you have money to give Burkina Faso railway? have you done with all the free free frees/

This man is yet to service his numerous free free free things. You have no money to take care of all students in SHS but yet you have money to give Burkina Faso railway? have you done with all the free free frees/
mawriz 8 years ago

I think the factories will, Mr. President>

I think the factories will, Mr. President>
Kwaa 8 years ago

Some Ghanaians have so low self esteem that,they think nothing can be done.
President Kennedy dreamt in early sixties to put a man on the moon.Though he didn't live to see it,but eventually it was done.
So what's wrong when ...
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Some Ghanaians have so low self esteem that,they think nothing can be done.
President Kennedy dreamt in early sixties to put a man on the moon.Though he didn't live to see it,but eventually it was done.
So what's wrong when Nana dreams of having a train from Accra to wagadugu?Is this really impossible to do?
People who are complaining that Nana is only dreaming,are the people who thinks,the interchange at Kwame Nkrumah Circle is a huge infrastructural development.
The whole World as it is today,was developed on somebody's ideas and dreams.
So I for one,am happy we have a President who dreams big.
I know one day the idea of a train from Accra to Wagadugu will become a reality,with or without Nana Addo,because he dreamt about it.
Becky 8 years ago

Please we need better energy supply and reduced costs, getting hard on corruption and making the system work. We are not interested in a railway line!

Please we need better energy supply and reduced costs, getting hard on corruption and making the system work. We are not interested in a railway line!
GHANABA 8 years ago

Here we go, how much will it cost and where is the money coming from while we wait for one district one factory. 'Charity begins at home'

Here we go, how much will it cost and where is the money coming from while we wait for one district one factory. 'Charity begins at home'
Counselor 8 years ago

Well said GHANABA!

Well said GHANABA!
bush meat 8 years ago

MR President. Get rid of the illegal collection of money by the health post officials and the immigration officers at the border post. Saw it with my own eyes at Paga border on Friday 6th May 2017.This is broad day light thef ...
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MR President. Get rid of the illegal collection of money by the health post officials and the immigration officers at the border post. Saw it with my own eyes at Paga border on Friday 6th May 2017.This is broad day light theft. It should be classified as organised crime.
Jessy. 8 years ago

we are behind you. I cant wait for this project to commence

we are behind you. I cant wait for this project to commence
Pee 8 years ago

What are bringing from ouagadougou,apart from arm robbery, please.

What are bringing from ouagadougou,apart from arm robbery, please.
Promise 8 years ago

Am just scared abt dis ambitious projects including Free SHS and others especially wen Mr. Akufo told us after taken over, that the country is broke. A broke country with your first year in office nd u could be planning to do ...
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Am just scared abt dis ambitious projects including Free SHS and others especially wen Mr. Akufo told us after taken over, that the country is broke. A broke country with your first year in office nd u could be planning to do such a projects? Nana, remembering u are still Pilling up people's hope nd more pressure on your government to deliver dos promises.
kk 8 years ago

I hinted the idea to Mahama but he was busy with other issue but Railways high speed trains.If Europe could do this and link each country via rail link or under water tunnels why can't African also forge something similar if ...
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I hinted the idea to Mahama but he was busy with other issue but Railways high speed trains.If Europe could do this and link each country via rail link or under water tunnels why can't African also forge something similar if we also have the AU.
tan90sin90cos90. 8 years ago

Talk is very cheap as they say. Ex. president Kuffour promised constructing railwaylines from Kumasi to Bolgatanga, yet after his 8 years, NPP collapsed the existing trains lines. Now President Nana Akuffo Ado also hope to co ...
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Talk is very cheap as they say. Ex. president Kuffour promised constructing railwaylines from Kumasi to Bolgatanga, yet after his 8 years, NPP collapsed the existing trains lines. Now President Nana Akuffo Ado also hope to construct railway line from Accra to Ouagadougou, my question si, how can a country with only one train service(Accra to Nsawam) constrcut new railway lines from accra to ouagadougou? Neglecting western, central and eastern lines? Very soon, NPP will construct railways from accra to togo, ivory cost and even to nigeria.
Bob 8 years ago

Ghana railways has collapse years ago. The first step is to restore the and extend to lines to parts of Ghana which do not have the services from the pass for economical reason.. But you don't go and make this bold provision ...
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Ghana railways has collapse years ago. The first step is to restore the and extend to lines to parts of Ghana which do not have the services from the pass for economical reason.. But you don't go and make this bold provision which that's not make sense what so ever. Where is the money going to come from.
Kofi 8 years ago

Look at his ugly dirty dwarf face is Persident Mahama who started it and you want to take the credit you will succeed.

Look at his ugly dirty dwarf face is Persident Mahama who started it and you want to take the credit you will succeed.
Kwadwo Kyei 8 years ago

You sound like the bastard you are, like someone who was never raised in a decent home. In fact, you sound like someone who lives on the streets, some kind of criminal.I hope you disappear from the ranks of civilized human be ...
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You sound like the bastard you are, like someone who was never raised in a decent home. In fact, you sound like someone who lives on the streets, some kind of criminal.I hope you disappear from the ranks of civilized human beings and crawl back into your cave. Your kind pollutes the air normal humans breathe.
Ugly akufo addo 8 years ago

Talking without performing

Talking without performing
Mallam Zarki 8 years ago

We are waiting for it, and we will not relent in reminding you of this promise. Accra to Ouagadougou railway line!!! Hmmmm, I hope you are not chewing more that you can swallow. Keep the promises coming and we shall continue ...
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We are waiting for it, and we will not relent in reminding you of this promise. Accra to Ouagadougou railway line!!! Hmmmm, I hope you are not chewing more that you can swallow. Keep the promises coming and we shall continue recording for playback on the day of reckoning.
Jojo 8 years ago

DREAMS CAN ONLY BE FULFILLED WHEN THE MANY ECONOMIC CHALLENGES AND DIFFICULTIES FACING THE COUNTRY ARE FIRST SOLVED.

WE HAVE THE GHANA RAILWAY WICH HAS SEIZED TO FUNCTION FOR THE PAST FIFTEEN YEARS, ITS WESTERN AND EASTER ...
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DREAMS CAN ONLY BE FULFILLED WHEN THE MANY ECONOMIC CHALLENGES AND DIFFICULTIES FACING THE COUNTRY ARE FIRST SOLVED.

WE HAVE THE GHANA RAILWAY WICH HAS SEIZED TO FUNCTION FOR THE PAST FIFTEEN YEARS, ITS WESTERN AND EASTERN RAILWAY LINES BROKEN DOWN AND WITH LOADED BAUXITE THAT CONTINUES STAND AT AWASO RAILWAY LINES FOR THE PAST THIRTEEN YEARS.

ONE WONDERS,HOW ACCRA-OUADOUGOUE RAILWAY COULD BE A DREAM TO THE PRESIDENT OF GHANA,WHEN A NUMBER OF HOMEWORK, ECONOMIC GROWTH, BROKEN INFRASTRUCTURE AND UNEMPLOYMENT HAVE STILL NOT BEEN SOLVED IN THE COUNTRY.

STRANGE INDEED TO UNDERSTAND.
Sankofa 8 years ago

Pie-in-the-sky hogwash!!

You cannot even rehabilitate our existing railway system, not even the Accra-Nawam line. How can you talk about constructing a railway line all the way to Paga (from where?) and beyond?

Nonsense ...
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Pie-in-the-sky hogwash!!

You cannot even rehabilitate our existing railway system, not even the Accra-Nawam line. How can you talk about constructing a railway line all the way to Paga (from where?) and beyond?

Nonsense, Nana Addo, arrant nonsense!!

These are the rantings of a senile septuagenarian gallivanting in neighbouring countries with his mind going a-wandering!

Somebody please tell Nana Addo to stop embarrassing himself and the whole nation with his thoughtless effusions!

The more he talks, the less he says.

Nana Addo , Onaapo!!
FRANK , Accra 8 years ago

Mr President, so none of the numerous promises u made including free SHS, one factory per district, one dam per village, $1m per constituency per year etc will define your presidency, but yet another promise of an internation ...
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Mr President, so none of the numerous promises u made including free SHS, one factory per district, one dam per village, $1m per constituency per year etc will define your presidency, but yet another promise of an international rail line will! Hm!
NPPigs 8 years ago

We will believe it when we see it. For now, it remains one of your million promises that you are yet to fulfill even one.

We will believe it when we see it. For now, it remains one of your million promises that you are yet to fulfill even one.
KOFI GOO 8 years ago

OH GHANAIANS, DON'T YOU KNOW THAT THE TRAIN WILL NOT FLY IN THE AIR, BUT WILL PASS THROUGH VILLAGES AND TOWNS SO IT WILL BENEFIT EVERY BODY?.

OH GHANAIANS, DON'T YOU KNOW THAT THE TRAIN WILL NOT FLY IN THE AIR, BUT WILL PASS THROUGH VILLAGES AND TOWNS SO IT WILL BENEFIT EVERY BODY?.
Observer 8 years ago

Will this not conflict with the pie in the sky plans for many national airlines in Ghana? They will be competing. But hey, neither will happen, so we can go and relax. Normal story, headline news and no funds.

Will this not conflict with the pie in the sky plans for many national airlines in Ghana? They will be competing. But hey, neither will happen, so we can go and relax. Normal story, headline news and no funds.

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