Spio pleads for non-Ghanaian traders

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Ataa owusu, Germany 11 years ago

I wonder what would happen to me and my family and so many other ghanaians doing petty trading here in germany or other Europeans country if the German government decides to not let us have our shops or do petty trading. Is g ...
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I wonder what would happen to me and my family and so many other ghanaians doing petty trading here in germany or other Europeans country if the German government decides to not let us have our shops or do petty trading. Is ghana a civilised country? I think not.
makakmakma 11 years ago

You guys talk shit from your varioius trumus......can you explain the need for Ghan to allow Chinese to come settle in Ghana and manipulate the economy?? Nigerians are fool hardy and would like to go to the diamond areas to ...
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You guys talk shit from your varioius trumus......can you explain the need for Ghan to allow Chinese to come settle in Ghana and manipulate the economy?? Nigerians are fool hardy and would like to go to the diamond areas to do what they used to do...tell me of any GhANAIN DOING BUSINESS IN Nigeria??????ESPECIALLY REAIL TRADE??? yES eCOWAS BUT gHAN IS NOT THE CAPITAL OF AFRICA!!!!!
SACK THEM ALL 11 years ago

EFFECT BECAUSE IF WE SACK THEM,THE SHOULD ALSO SACK OUR GHANAIANS ,SO THAT THEY COME HOME AND TAKE OVER THE POSITIONS CREATED BY THE SACKING SO THAT THERE WILL BE NO REPATRIATION OF PROFIT SOMETHING WHICH IS SERIOUSLY KILLING ...
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EFFECT BECAUSE IF WE SACK THEM,THE SHOULD ALSO SACK OUR GHANAIANS ,SO THAT THEY COME HOME AND TAKE OVER THE POSITIONS CREATED BY THE SACKING SO THAT THERE WILL BE NO REPATRIATION OF PROFIT SOMETHING WHICH IS SERIOUSLY KILLING GHANA AND THE VALUE OF THE CEDI.SPIO DONT LET THEM BRIBE U BECAUSE IT IS TOO EARLY FOR UR NEW JOB OK
Twum Barimah 11 years ago

Dr. Gabrah is a wise and a thoughtful man. Ghanaians know very well that they are all over in West African countries especially, just to say the least; and are engaging in all kinds of petit tradings: selling second hand shoe ...
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Dr. Gabrah is a wise and a thoughtful man. Ghanaians know very well that they are all over in West African countries especially, just to say the least; and are engaging in all kinds of petit tradings: selling second hand shoes and clothes in Liberia, Sierra Leone, having beer bars, chop bars, electronic shops, etc. in Cote d'Ivoire and what have you...in other people,s countries....... why is it that Ghanaians are so furious to see other nationals engaging in the same things they are doing in other people's countries. There is a need for serious tolerance because hundreds of your own citizens are doing the same things in other people's countries. Certainly, we are more adventurous than our neighbours in the surrounding countries.
Anokwale 11 years ago

Twum Barimah I agree with you. We need more ministers like him.

Twum Barimah I agree with you. We need more ministers like him.
makakmakma 11 years ago

The issue must be resolevd in favour of AFRICANS. Chinese,syrians and what nots must get the hell out of Ghana

The issue must be resolevd in favour of AFRICANS. Chinese,syrians and what nots must get the hell out of Ghana
MARFO 11 years ago

ARE THE FOREIGNERS SELLING LOCALLY MADE GOODS OR FOREIGN.FOREIGNERS HAVE THE RIGHT TO SELL FOREIGN GOODS.IMPORTATION IS THE PROBLEM.

ARE THE FOREIGNERS SELLING LOCALLY MADE GOODS OR FOREIGN.FOREIGNERS HAVE THE RIGHT TO SELL FOREIGN GOODS.IMPORTATION IS THE PROBLEM.
D.B.K### 11 years ago

Spio, u are a typical hypocrate. Did u not prompt and initiated this move urself? Or did u just react out of sheer exhubrance after ur appointment. Please, be focus and let's know where u stand.

Spio, u are a typical hypocrate. Did u not prompt and initiated this move urself? Or did u just react out of sheer exhubrance after ur appointment. Please, be focus and let's know where u stand.
Fleafe W. Bright 11 years ago

l am of believe that any policy intend to sack all foreigners from transacting business in Ghana market should be reconsidered to prevent chaos in the region and over the globe. we must rather be more concern about ensuring ...
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l am of believe that any policy intend to sack all foreigners from transacting business in Ghana market should be reconsidered to prevent chaos in the region and over the globe. we must rather be more concern about ensuring that expatriates comply with our regulations regarding business transactions in all regards. A good leader is the one that always stand by the truth irrespective of the circumstances. may God bless our leaders all that it takes to restore the nation from this crisis
makakmakma 11 years ago

the issue is about PETRTY TRADING....At makola and the markets NOT REAL BUSINESS LIKE MANUFACTURING ETCETC.
iMAMGINE THE CHINESE WOMan selling kenkey!! the chinaman selling "brodie"-banana, ice water, etcetc.WE WANT REAL ...
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the issue is about PETRTY TRADING....At makola and the markets NOT REAL BUSINESS LIKE MANUFACTURING ETCETC.
iMAMGINE THE CHINESE WOMan selling kenkey!! the chinaman selling "brodie"-banana, ice water, etcetc.WE WANT REAL ACTUAL BUSINESSES THAT BENEFIT GHANAIANS NOT theose that take RETAIL BUSINESS AWAY FROMPOOR GHANIANS...Haba !

buyaa 11 years ago

If non-Ghanaians are not supposed to do something that violates a law,then it should be respected.The same applies to Ghanaians in other countries who are breaking laws.Theres no big deal here.Its not like the law is targetin ...
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If non-Ghanaians are not supposed to do something that violates a law,then it should be respected.The same applies to Ghanaians in other countries who are breaking laws.Theres no big deal here.Its not like the law is targeting Nigerians specifically so theres no need for them to complain.
Kwasi 11 years ago

Ghanaians have opened chop bars etc. even in Papua New guinea. We have shops in Cote D'Ivoire, Togo, etc. We should stop being selfish. We can't ban foreigners from trading because Nigerians are doing so. Busia tried and it d ...
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Ghanaians have opened chop bars etc. even in Papua New guinea. We have shops in Cote D'Ivoire, Togo, etc. We should stop being selfish. We can't ban foreigners from trading because Nigerians are doing so. Busia tried and it destroyed our economy. We should not be afraid to compete with foreigners who are willing to legally stay in Ghana and trade.
makakmakma 11 years ago

see what they have done to west indies- destroyed their economies and later enslaved the Jamaican as maids..do you want that for Ghana?

see what they have done to west indies- destroyed their economies and later enslaved the Jamaican as maids..do you want that for Ghana?
Anokwale 11 years ago

Mr. Spio-Garbrah is very wise. I hope the president will listen to him.

Mr. Spio-Garbrah is very wise. I hope the president will listen to him.
LARYEAH 11 years ago

OWUSU, HOW MANY GHANAIAN RETAIL TRADERS ARE IN GERMANY, AND HOW MANY GERMAN RETAIL TRADERS ARE IN GHANA. MUCH SHOULD NOT BE PAID TO AFRICANS RETAIL TRADERS IN GHANA, EXCEPT INDIAN, CHINESE AND LEBANESE RETAIL TRADERS.

OWUSU, HOW MANY GHANAIAN RETAIL TRADERS ARE IN GERMANY, AND HOW MANY GERMAN RETAIL TRADERS ARE IN GHANA. MUCH SHOULD NOT BE PAID TO AFRICANS RETAIL TRADERS IN GHANA, EXCEPT INDIAN, CHINESE AND LEBANESE RETAIL TRADERS.
Joe Turkey 11 years ago

Nonsense. If the law was that dangerous, why waste time writing it. Ghanaians in those foreign countries should come back home and sell their ware in Ghana. China is 1,350,000,000 people strong; India is 1,300,000,000, and Ni ...
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Nonsense. If the law was that dangerous, why waste time writing it. Ghanaians in those foreign countries should come back home and sell their ware in Ghana. China is 1,350,000,000 people strong; India is 1,300,000,000, and Nigeria is 170 million (depending on who you ask). We can not have the remnants of these countries converging on the 25 million people in Ghana. That's not all, they are all retailing in Accra or Kumasi. Do the Math Spio Garbrah (he calls himself Dr. From where?)
Igp 11 years ago

Ekow this is cheap talk. The law is the law and rules must be obeyed. That is the law of Ghana. Ekow you can not change a law by stroke of a pen. If a foreigner wants to trade, he can engage in agribusiness, large scale farmi ...
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Ekow this is cheap talk. The law is the law and rules must be obeyed. That is the law of Ghana. Ekow you can not change a law by stroke of a pen. If a foreigner wants to trade, he can engage in agribusiness, large scale farming, industries and not to compete with our mothers and sisters in kiosk or table top retail trade. Ekow a leader must be firm and fair. You are not ready to be president of Ghana. I am shocked!
makakmakma 11 years ago

this is what the talk must be about!! REAL BUSINESSES THAT BENEFIT GHANA thgen we welcome them....
but they must not be allowed selling fishes on the markets, selling oborniwawu on the streets..etcetcetc....especially the Ch ...
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this is what the talk must be about!! REAL BUSINESSES THAT BENEFIT GHANA thgen we welcome them....
but they must not be allowed selling fishes on the markets, selling oborniwawu on the streets..etcetcetc....especially the Chinese they must get the hell out soon else asem beba dabi!!!!
Igp 11 years ago

Why do you think we have the aliens compliance order in our books? Are kidding us, Ekow? Just get off our lawn. We have graduates who can't find jobs and you talking about other nationals. Get out from here, damn it.

Why do you think we have the aliens compliance order in our books? Are kidding us, Ekow? Just get off our lawn. We have graduates who can't find jobs and you talking about other nationals. Get out from here, damn it.
P Otu 11 years ago

Am shocked at this man. What didnt he tell the Vetting Committee about this issue. Laws are laws. If you think it will not work expunge it from our books than watering it down. Sorry for Ghana. laws do not work else a ministe ...
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Am shocked at this man. What didnt he tell the Vetting Committee about this issue. Laws are laws. If you think it will not work expunge it from our books than watering it down. Sorry for Ghana. laws do not work else a minister wont say this.

Modza Tettey 11 years ago

Spio should spare us our ears. What are foreigners doing in Ghana? Go Nigeria for a example, and see Ghana people doing petty jobs, like plumbers, drivers, masons etc and owing shops or carrying lap tops to cheat innocent N ...
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Spio should spare us our ears. What are foreigners doing in Ghana? Go Nigeria for a example, and see Ghana people doing petty jobs, like plumbers, drivers, masons etc and owing shops or carrying lap tops to cheat innocent Nigerians. What is is wrong with us?
makakmakma 11 years ago

FOOL CAUSED ALL THESE CHINESE PROBLEMS-IDIOT MILLS OH MAY HE ROT IN HELL!!!!! went to get a Chinese loan and thence Chinese think they own Ghana so they come and do as theyt like -come illegally..stay illegally ..indulge ...
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FOOL CAUSED ALL THESE CHINESE PROBLEMS-IDIOT MILLS OH MAY HE ROT IN HELL!!!!! went to get a Chinese loan and thence Chinese think they own Ghana so they come and do as theyt like -come illegally..stay illegally ..indulge in illegal businesses....kill our farmers ....point guns at our farmers and our police and army stare at them!!!!!!!!
kofi Ghana 11 years ago

I agree perfectly with the new trade minister, if we are not careful and we allow envy to the better part of us, ghana shall pay dearly for it.

I agree perfectly with the new trade minister, if we are not careful and we allow envy to the better part of us, ghana shall pay dearly for it.
KISS MY ASSS 11 years ago

IN THIS MODERN FOLKS WITH HI TEC THINKING FACULTIES. U ARE JUST STRUGGLING TO GET SETTLE IN THIS DIRTY GASME CALLED POLITICAL JOB. UR TRICKS ARE OUTMODED.NOTE THAT. STOP BEING HYPOCRITE BECAUSE U ARE NOT SMARTER THAN ANYBODY. ...
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IN THIS MODERN FOLKS WITH HI TEC THINKING FACULTIES. U ARE JUST STRUGGLING TO GET SETTLE IN THIS DIRTY GASME CALLED POLITICAL JOB. UR TRICKS ARE OUTMODED.NOTE THAT. STOP BEING HYPOCRITE BECAUSE U ARE NOT SMARTER THAN ANYBODY.TRY TO CUT THE OTHER TONGUE S LIVING ONLY ONE BECAUSE IF U DO NOT IT IS GOOING TO CAUSE COUNTLESS PROBLEMS.AS FOR UR EGO AND POMPOMSITY THE LEAST TALK ABOUT THEM THE BETTER
Dilly Circus 11 years ago

Stop the stupidity and expel these aliens from competing with Ghanians on the local market. The exception should be for traders who deal in specialty goods for their country men.Like a chinese operating a chinese restaurant,o ...
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Stop the stupidity and expel these aliens from competing with Ghanians on the local market. The exception should be for traders who deal in specialty goods for their country men.Like a chinese operating a chinese restaurant,otherwise no. Come on be smart Spio and stop the nonesense.The Ghanains business that you kill is devastating. Let me give you an example. Instead of a Ghanian going top china to import for axample chalie-wate to hawk on the local market, the china man brings the goods himself, cutting the Ghanian out. Hell no,Go to Chin and see if they will allow the Ghanian to compete with the locals in anything. Stop the nonesens and get rid of them HOw did they get there in the first place. NDC crookedry.
makakmakma 11 years ago

who brought them there in the first place? what need do we have of any Chinese in Ghana? they mess economies( they traffic in currencies) do illegal mining.. etcetc

who brought them there in the first place? what need do we have of any Chinese in Ghana? they mess economies( they traffic in currencies) do illegal mining.. etcetc
The mask 11 years ago

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makakmakma 11 years ago

yOU AND YOUR BROTHER AND RAWLINGS STOLE BILLIONS FROM Ghana then you come pour this rubbish on us.......who invited the Chinese into petty trading in Ghana? how did they get into Ghana like rats? who opened the flood gates f ...
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yOU AND YOUR BROTHER AND RAWLINGS STOLE BILLIONS FROM Ghana then you come pour this rubbish on us.......who invited the Chinese into petty trading in Ghana? how did they get into Ghana like rats? who opened the flood gates for them???? what contributions other than messing the economy? illegally destroying our lands and environments??? see what they h ave done to our rivers and you madafker spi sit back?..YES CHINESE MUST GET THE HELL OUT OGF GHANA--WE DO NOT NEED THEM FOR ANY REASON......
Bell Nono 11 years ago

Have they already "butter his bread". It is too early, to change your mouth.

Have they already "butter his bread". It is too early, to change your mouth.
KWABENA OHEMENG,LONDON 11 years ago

I wonder why Spio is talking about retaliation by other west african countries.Are other west african nationals in Ghana exempt from complying with our retail laws?Ghanaians in other west african countries are expected to res ...
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I wonder why Spio is talking about retaliation by other west african countries.Are other west african nationals in Ghana exempt from complying with our retail laws?Ghanaians in other west african countries are expected to respect and comply with the laws of the nations they live in.I hope Spio is not implying that he cannot ensure that foreigners do not comply with the nation's retail laws.Foreigners who cannot comply with the laws of Ghana should leave the country.Ghana is not saying that foreigners should leave the country.They are just being asked to comply with our laws.

makakmakma 11 years ago

destroying Ghana. They make room for the poor from China to amass wealth in Ghana but at same time make every effort to mareginilised the struggling Ghanaian family..tell me what need had Ghana for China at any level??

destroying Ghana. They make room for the poor from China to amass wealth in Ghana but at same time make every effort to mareginilised the struggling Ghanaian family..tell me what need had Ghana for China at any level??
Bell Nono 11 years ago

It is believed that there are certain people in the country, whose duty it is to "butter the bread" of supposed ministers, who they believe would hit hard on them, if they come into power. Even if it need buying them estate ...
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It is believed that there are certain people in the country, whose duty it is to "butter the bread" of supposed ministers, who they believe would hit hard on them, if they come into power. Even if it need buying them estate houses in addition to pouring huge sums of money into their private accounts. It is believed the Lebanese are the main culprits, followed by the Chinese. The Nigerians are not fools and would also copy.
Mankind 11 years ago

Spio is just doing this for his (NDC) masters. The CHINESE!!

Spio is just doing this for his (NDC) masters. The CHINESE!!
Frank 11 years ago

NIGERIA HAS THE SAME LAW ALREADY IN PLACE YOU FOOL. THAT IS WHY THE CHINESE ARE HERE IN THEIR NUMBERS EXPELLED FROM NIGERIA.

HOW DO YOU EXPLAIN HUNDREDS OF CHINESE WITH NO VALID PAPERS LIVING IN GHANA AND DOING GALAMSAY?

NIGERIA HAS THE SAME LAW ALREADY IN PLACE YOU FOOL. THAT IS WHY THE CHINESE ARE HERE IN THEIR NUMBERS EXPELLED FROM NIGERIA.

HOW DO YOU EXPLAIN HUNDREDS OF CHINESE WITH NO VALID PAPERS LIVING IN GHANA AND DOING GALAMSAY?

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