1 district, 1 factory coordinator denies signing MoU with China

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insight to the bone 8 years ago

We are definitely a nation of idiotic fools , i have for a while decided to hold my peace because it seemed we have a sensible finance minister making the right moves but this toxic pepeni kwasiapanyin Bawumia has erased all ...
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We are definitely a nation of idiotic fools , i have for a while decided to hold my peace because it seemed we have a sensible finance minister making the right moves but this toxic pepeni kwasiapanyin Bawumia has erased all good. Atta Mills went to bed with this Satan and it cost him his life together with 200,000 hardened criminals they sent here that have poisoned our water bodies and long term devastated our economy. China has ignored over a billion of their citizens in dire need of the entering into the post industrial era and come here and promise WHAT? I said that this Bawumia is the reincarnation of the devil and evil that air brained Nana has put in his office. He continues with his project of the islamisation of Ghana with the establishment of an Islamic university to breed toxic propagators of evil in our land. He blocks all Akan diaspora private capital in the tens of billions because its from primarily Christian countries. Where in the world has China given capital , technology and industry for another country to develop? The only reason why this is on the table is to make Ghana a suspicious ally at best to our western civilizations and other christian countries . We saw an influx of islamic money which we dont need yet everyone played dumb because the political oligarchy is playing ball with the Muslim caliphate and soon our stubborn Christians will start seeing their children's throats being turned toward Mecca like goats and slashed . My brothers arm yourselves like our friends in Denkyira but wait for the clarion call to wipe out this cancer amongst us. Enough is enough
NDC IS A CURSE 8 years ago

WHY WORRY IF NANA IS IN CONTROL?

WHY WORRY IF NANA IS IN CONTROL?
Fo Koku - Tanyigbe 8 years ago

BAWULIAR SAYS IT HAS BEEN SIGNED AND THIS LADY SAYS ANOTHER. NPP LIES

BAWULIAR SAYS IT HAS BEEN SIGNED AND THIS LADY SAYS ANOTHER. NPP LIES
Stephen Donkor, New York. 8 years ago

Ofui KOKU ANYIDOHO can't read and understand these common wording, because he is bereft of normal human IQ period. Dr. Bawumia made it clear the government didn't sign MOU with China because the loans were made to the Associa ...
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Ofui KOKU ANYIDOHO can't read and understand these common wording, because he is bereft of normal human IQ period. Dr. Bawumia made it clear the government didn't sign MOU with China because the loans were made to the Association of Ghana Industries. This woman also clarified same point and said that the government didn't sign the MOU but the AGI did. What's so complicated about these two statements that some of you can't comprehend?
BOY KOFI 8 years ago

AGI doesn't belong to government so why should govt use the natural resources of the country for leverage?
What about the Valco in Tema,can't it refine bauxite anymore?If indeed it was the AGI who signed the MOU with the Chi ...
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AGI doesn't belong to government so why should govt use the natural resources of the country for leverage?
What about the Valco in Tema,can't it refine bauxite anymore?If indeed it was the AGI who signed the MOU with the Chinese govt then I don't see why the agreement should go to parliament for approval.Are you telling me that AGI will build the railway lines from Takoradi to the Northern region?Look here,this deal stinks.Thank you.
Ghana Ho Do Nti 8 years ago

BOY KOFI, Valco does not 'refine bauxite' but use alumina (from the refined bauxite) to produce aluminium. Aluminium (both molten and solid) is then sold to ALUWORKS, GHANA ALUMINUM, etc to produce roofing sheets, aluminium u ...
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BOY KOFI, Valco does not 'refine bauxite' but use alumina (from the refined bauxite) to produce aluminium. Aluminium (both molten and solid) is then sold to ALUWORKS, GHANA ALUMINUM, etc to produce roofing sheets, aluminium utensils, etc. So if the MoU is between the Chinese govt and AGI somebody must 'guarantee' this, that's where the govt of Ghana comes into play. The govt through Valco has for the past 20yrs or so tried to get business partners to exploit the bauxite at Atiwa so it's in ok that this is used to help with the development of the nation. Our bauxite at Tarkwa Prestea has been mined by the Canadians (ALCAN) for over 50yrs or so and yet they're not ready to set up a bauxite plant in Ghana to refine it into alumina to feed VALCO. VALCO imports alumina from Jamaica, USA, China and other countries. If we now can get alumina to feed Valco that's value added, and we can make huge savings to support the economy. This, I believe, is the thrust of the negotiation with the Chinese. My only caution is, Ghana govt must look and think sharp before signing any agreement because the Chinese are very 'smart', so smart that Prez Trump of the USA is very careful dealing with them. They want our oil, gold, bauxite etc. We can do better to use them as a good 'weapon' to negotiate effectively. We don't want them to become future colonial masters. No galamsey, and no cutting of corners when dealing with them.
Stephen Donkor, New York. 8 years ago

Your arguments sound shallow to me. I deplore hate speeches. Ghana is made up of diverse ethnic groups and religious beliefs and we've co-existed for generations without any feud, so what are preaching now? If you're good Chr ...
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Your arguments sound shallow to me. I deplore hate speeches. Ghana is made up of diverse ethnic groups and religious beliefs and we've co-existed for generations without any feud, so what are preaching now? If you're good Christian, the best thing to do is to propagate the Gospel and win as many souls for Christ Jesus. Because Christianity is a religion of love, we live by love and act with love, that's all.
insight to the bone 8 years ago

in fact its idiots like you who dont see the essence is a conflict of civilisations based on values and human rights . Islam and their sharia law says that primitive practices such as beheading , cutting off hands or feet is ...
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in fact its idiots like you who dont see the essence is a conflict of civilisations based on values and human rights . Islam and their sharia law says that primitive practices such as beheading , cutting off hands or feet is to be desired . One man and numerous wives is good , stoning people is most excellent and we wonder why mob lynching after your buga buga government has become so rampant . My gospel is that we fight back and go to war as thats the only way to true freedom
North 8 years ago

China and that matter Chinese are not Muslims. They have Muslims just like we have in Ghana but it's not a Muslim country. People like have problems with Muslims but you can't change living with them in Ghana.

China and that matter Chinese are not Muslims. They have Muslims just like we have in Ghana but it's not a Muslim country. People like have problems with Muslims but you can't change living with them in Ghana.
insight to the bone 8 years ago

kwasia the chinese , arabs , muslims are all toxic entities that lead us into misery and failure

kwasia the chinese , arabs , muslims are all toxic entities that lead us into misery and failure

Jumbo 8 years ago

The product of substandard 110 .

The product of substandard 110 .
Kaka 8 years ago

Can you stop for minute and just listen to yourself. Why do you allow hatred to destroyed you to an extent that you cannot even be bothered that that northerners are also perfect human being.Can't you just articulate your tho ...
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Can you stop for minute and just listen to yourself. Why do you allow hatred to destroyed you to an extent that you cannot even be bothered that that northerners are also perfect human being.Can't you just articulate your thoughts without insult.
You may not like Dr. Bawumia but the simple truth is that the guy have fine Brian that he is prepared to use it for the betterment of Ghana.
So just insulting him. Is it a question of envy that is driving you mad.
Just relaxe for he is yet to dazzle you with his modern day economics powers.
insight to the bone 8 years ago

Please we will support you and can form your own country with him as you King , JJ can be the King of the Ayigbe and we shall all be very happy

Please we will support you and can form your own country with him as you King , JJ can be the King of the Ayigbe and we shall all be very happy
outlaw 8 years ago

What the hell are you on about! Why this pent up anger against the vice president when what he seeks to do and the government is to bring prosperity to the nation. Where do you think we are going to find that kind of money to ...
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What the hell are you on about! Why this pent up anger against the vice president when what he seeks to do and the government is to bring prosperity to the nation. Where do you think we are going to find that kind of money to develop our nation? With the right negotiations and smart thinking like what he told us at airport when he landed is, Ghana have all these resources that they can tap into by following the laid down rules binding the exploration of these resources. The country has to grow so we need investment's to build the country to be able to implement these policies like the one district one factory which will put so many people to work especially the teeming unemployed youth then in turn brings more monies into the system where we furthermore build proper Industries for proper economic prosperity. You seem to clearly have bitterness in you that a Muslim like Bawumia should not be at the fore front of this positive initiative.
insight to the bone 8 years ago

this bullshit you just wrote is proof you dont even understand your own words talk less of the geopolitical or economic implications of this toxic stupidity of your pepeni idiot bawumia

this bullshit you just wrote is proof you dont even understand your own words talk less of the geopolitical or economic implications of this toxic stupidity of your pepeni idiot bawumia
kinagnarrow 8 years ago

You're among the wise

You're among the wise
Abu- Adam Tamale 8 years ago

NOW I CAN SEE MY PARTY LEADERS DOES NOT READ AND IF THEY READ BECAUSE OF CORRUPTION MINDS THEY DON'T UNDERSTAND JUST RUSHING TO SAY SOMETHING.

NOW I CAN SEE MY PARTY LEADERS DOES NOT READ AND IF THEY READ BECAUSE OF CORRUPTION MINDS THEY DON'T UNDERSTAND JUST RUSHING TO SAY SOMETHING.
Prince Charles 8 years ago

So, is the government the guarantor for the loan, or the association? Which is which? Will the government of Ghana be saddled with this loan, or the individual companies approved for the loan, or the the association? What ...
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So, is the government the guarantor for the loan, or the association? Which is which? Will the government of Ghana be saddled with this loan, or the individual companies approved for the loan, or the the association? What is going on here? Will somebody please be bold enough to tell Ghanaians who is sourcing for the loan and who will be the ultimate guarantor?
Stephen Donkor, New York. 8 years ago

AKU BANESSEH, DOESN'T UNDERSTAND IT !!!
Aku Banesseh has made a point, but she failed to address the underlining cause of what she is talking about. By likening NDC failure to secure to what the NPP is doing, underscores her ...
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AKU BANESSEH, DOESN'T UNDERSTAND IT !!!
Aku Banesseh has made a point, but she failed to address the underlining cause of what she is talking about. By likening NDC failure to secure to what the NPP is doing, underscores her inaptitude on the subject matter. When the NDC signed the MOU for the Chinese loan, their credit rating was in positive note, but in the cause of disbursing the said loans by the Chinese government, the credit ratings and all the economic indicators of Ghana started to take a nosedive. Our GDP was revised to sharply negative numbers, suggesting that we were descending into an economic recession. Aku Banessah and her NDC pessimists should ask themselves this simple question: if I come to borrow from her (miss Banesseh), and in cause of releasing the said loans to me; someone allerts her that, I'm unemployed and can never pay back her money: is she going to release the funds to me, if indeed it's proven that I can't pay back her money? This is exactly what happened with the NDC. By contrast the NPP started on a positive note, they've improved our credit ratings, closing the wasteful loopholes in our public sector, tackling corruption and have implemented numerous prudent economic measures that suggest that indeed they are a force to reckon, who wouldn't want to engage such a team in their business dealings. Sometimes I feel ashamed about some of the postures of the NDC minority when it comes to making sound arguments on important issues, either their actions are borne out nativity or desperation, is a million dollar question!!
Davidson 8 years ago

How can we have a vice president not telling the truth anytime he opens his mouth. Ahhh. Stupidity at the highest level

How can we have a vice president not telling the truth anytime he opens his mouth. Ahhh. Stupidity at the highest level

kwame 8 years ago

The reason why the NPP went for loan in ina is that they want to go into MoU for gamlysam

The reason why the NPP went for loan in ina is that they want to go into MoU for gamlysam
Tibaa 8 years ago

Let me get this straight. According to Mr. Know it all Bawumia, the $2bn facility will be relayed to banks in Ghana, then Ghana government will in turn borrow the money to finance the obstreperous one-district-one-factory pro ...
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Let me get this straight. According to Mr. Know it all Bawumia, the $2bn facility will be relayed to banks in Ghana, then Ghana government will in turn borrow the money to finance the obstreperous one-district-one-factory project, then the government will pay interest over the loans to the banks in Ghana, then the banks in Ghana will in turn pay the Chinese the interest over the loans. That means, the people of Ghana will be paying double interest: one to the banks in Ghana, and the other to the Chinese.

This is the most convoluted financial trickery in the history of Ghana.

Will continue to weep for Ghana
BOY KOFI 8 years ago

AGI cannot use the natural resource of government to do such things.This is a blatant lie.Thank you.

AGI cannot use the natural resource of government to do such things.This is a blatant lie.Thank you.
kaketonti 8 years ago

THAT'S BORROWUMIA.
NO DIFFERENCE FROM BAWULIAR

THAT'S BORROWUMIA.
NO DIFFERENCE FROM BAWULIAR
Tony 8 years ago

Ghana had a lot of factories under the first Republic, we had ships, planes, trains, telecom company, mines n many many factories where r all these? why don't we have them any more? It's just bcos we could nt manage them, hav ...
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Ghana had a lot of factories under the first Republic, we had ships, planes, trains, telecom company, mines n many many factories where r all these? why don't we have them any more? It's just bcos we could nt manage them, have we now changed the mentality of the human beings? If the idea is to let the private sector lead the odof den we r thinking of setting up the factories to make profit to sustain them, fantastic idea, however, setting up factories to make profit can not be based on geographical consideration bcos a good business person will set up his business on economic consideration, so nt all districts will be economically wise to set up factories there
Agyeman Boakye 8 years ago

The picture shown in the report is that of Elizabeth Ohene, a former Minister and an elder of NPP and not that of Gifty Ohene Konadu. Please insert the correct picture.

The picture shown in the report is that of Elizabeth Ohene, a former Minister and an elder of NPP and not that of Gifty Ohene Konadu. Please insert the correct picture.
Jkmo 8 years ago

Signs of gross incompetent

Signs of gross incompetent
Rokoto 8 years ago

The obsession with China is hitting maddening dimensions. Is economics all about borrowing? And from China of all countries? China is so corrupt a country as will make a good partner without baiting. What happened to our p ...
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The obsession with China is hitting maddening dimensions. Is economics all about borrowing? And from China of all countries? China is so corrupt a country as will make a good partner without baiting. What happened to our partnerships with countries like Germany, Denmark, France, UK, USA, Korea, Japan etc. ?
BOY KOFI 8 years ago

How can AGI sign MOU for banks?Can AGI use the natural resources of Ghana to seek for a loan in China?
Will AGI sign MOU for Ghana Railway?Please give us a break.Thank you.

How can AGI sign MOU for banks?Can AGI use the natural resources of Ghana to seek for a loan in China?
Will AGI sign MOU for Ghana Railway?Please give us a break.Thank you.
agbesi 8 years ago

NDC smelling know it all pigs.. why didnt you do it when you were in power.. the level of your dummness in the partyfrom koku down to this stupid BOY KOFI. GAin knowledge ooo Gain knowlegde other wise your party will stay in ...
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NDC smelling know it all pigs.. why didnt you do it when you were in power.. the level of your dummness in the partyfrom koku down to this stupid BOY KOFI. GAin knowledge ooo Gain knowlegde other wise your party will stay in opposition till God comes. How can human beings spew such bull.. MY GOd please help them!

Kumasi, abrante 8 years ago

the picture does not resemble Mrs Ohene-konadu

the picture does not resemble Mrs Ohene-konadu
EDDIE 8 years ago

Some Ghanaians in my opinion are just focused on partisan politics instead of national interest. No wonder the country is not progressing. Ghana is sinking and falling apart.

Some Ghanaians in my opinion are just focused on partisan politics instead of national interest. No wonder the country is not progressing. Ghana is sinking and falling apart.
Jojo 8 years ago

THE COUNTRY CAN ONLY PROGRESS AND ADVANCE WHEN NEW SET OF DEDICATED,HONEST TRULY EDUCATED WITH TECHNICAL KNOW-HOW AND QUALITY SKILLED PROFESSIONALS TI BRING CHANGES, IMPROVEMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE COUNTRY.

OT ...
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THE COUNTRY CAN ONLY PROGRESS AND ADVANCE WHEN NEW SET OF DEDICATED,HONEST TRULY EDUCATED WITH TECHNICAL KNOW-HOW AND QUALITY SKILLED PROFESSIONALS TI BRING CHANGES, IMPROVEMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE COUNTRY.

OTHERWISE, THE SO CALLED EDUCATED AND POLITICIANS WHO SHOULD HAVE BEEN IN THE POSITION TO TURN THE WHEELS OF INDUSTRIALIZATION, WILL CONTINUE TO RUN AFTER CHINA, KOREA, MALAYSIA, ZAMBIA AND PAPUA GUINEA TO COME AND EXTRACT OUR MINERAL RESOURCES FOR US.

WHEN ONE LOOKS TO THEIR VARIOUS CVS, SHOULD THE NATION BE RUUNING AFTER BURKINA FASO FOR TOMATOES, NIGER FOR ONIONS AND LIVESTOCK,CHAD FOR DRY
FISH, CHINA AND HONDURA TO COME AND RUN OUR MINES IN THE COUNTRY.

THEY ARE ALL IN POLITICS BECAUSE, IT IS THE ONLY BETTER WAY OUT TO MANIPULATE, DUPE, STEAL, CHEAT AND DESTROY THE NATION.

SAD INDEED FOR THE COUNTRY.
Paa Joe 8 years ago

THE SO CALLED ONE DISTRICT,AND ONE FACTORY ARE NOT ON A BLUE PRINT,YET, THEY HAVE ALREADY APPOINTED SOMEONE AS A COORDINATOR.

THE NATION GHANA CONTINUES ONLY TO BREAK DOWN. YESTERDAY IT WASTHE APPOINTMENT OF ONE HUNDRED AN ...
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THE SO CALLED ONE DISTRICT,AND ONE FACTORY ARE NOT ON A BLUE PRINT,YET, THEY HAVE ALREADY APPOINTED SOMEONE AS A COORDINATOR.

THE NATION GHANA CONTINUES ONLY TO BREAK DOWN. YESTERDAY IT WASTHE APPOINTMENT OF ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY(130) STATE MINISTERS AND DEPUTIES, INCLUDING ZONGO, CEMETARY AND BUSINESS MINISTRIES.

THIS INDEED CLEARLY TESTIFIES, NOTHING IS GOING TO BE REALIZED IN THE NEXT COMING FOUR YEARS FOR THE PEOPLE IN GHANA.

ARE THEY NOT CRAZY PEOPLE.
Prince Charles 8 years ago

Bawumia is a pathological serial liar which does not bode well for a man of his intellect.

Bawumia is a pathological serial liar which does not bode well for a man of his intellect.
John boglo 8 years ago

This one district one factory policy is a laudable one. And I hear part was initiated during Kuffour's time ,run under the ministry of trade with Honourable Allan Kyeremateng running the show at the time. But this is my worry ...
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This one district one factory policy is a laudable one. And I hear part was initiated during Kuffour's time ,run under the ministry of trade with Honourable Allan Kyeremateng running the show at the time. But this is my worry. I expect that the overall framework for this policy should have been made public by this time. I hear again that it is going to come out by next week. That will be great if that is true. Bcos both local and foreign investor would want to see this framework to take decisions. And I pray that the framework would show,the strengths and weaknesses of each district for investors to make the right decisions as to which district they want to invest in, and which factors of production are required. The document must show for each district the raw materials, labour etc that are available or not available so that investors may take right decisions. For example whether there is enough electricity supply or not so that decision will be made by the investor concerning energy generation. Whether there is availability of enough water or not. All these must be enshrined in ODOP document and made available in a website for all to see. Waiting for the lady in charge at the presidency. Thanks
Sankofa 8 years ago

Shiee!!

Confusion worse confounded!!

NPP promised heaven to win the elections.

Now they are eating humble pie scrambling around for funds to attempt to meet their manifesto commitments!

Was it not the same NPP tha ...
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Shiee!!

Confusion worse confounded!!

NPP promised heaven to win the elections.

Now they are eating humble pie scrambling around for funds to attempt to meet their manifesto commitments!

Was it not the same NPP that heavily criticised President Mahama for arranging the $3 billion Chinese loan facility? Did they not say that the Mahama admin could have got cheaper money elsewhere?

Is it not the same Bawumia who has been attacking the Mahama admin for borrowing heavily and putting our country into debt distress? Has the NPP not been trumpeting the economic 'mismanagement' of the Mahama admin?

If it was bad for the Mahama admin to get a loan from the Chinese, why is it good for Bawumia to get a loan 5 times bigger from the same source? Why is the NPP circumventing laying such a huge loan before Parliament?

Why are ministers and public officials making conflicting statements about the loan?

Asem no aye bisi basaa!!

The Nana Addo admin should be warned. The Chinese are hard-nosed businessmen who will exact their pound of flesh! they will squeeze every bit of interest from us for this loan. The Mahama admin had to halve the loan as the Chinese were demanding more oil in repayment than we could afford.

Vice-President Ammisah-Arthur said he would teach Bawumia some practical lessons in Economics. Bawumia is now learning the hard way that economic management is a far cry from the textbook stuff he has been spewing out.

Bawumia has called the piper. He will pay for the tune!

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