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Opinions Fri, 15 May 2009

Could we blame the Ghana Police for the Numerous Lorry Accidents?

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Henry,BEIJING on May 15, 2009 01:08
WE'RE ALL TO BLAMEThe government,police,drivers and we passengers are all to blame.
FAITH on May 15, 2009 02:27
SATAN IS TO BE BLAMED!THE GOVT AND THE POLICE SERVICE HAVE ALLOWED THE SATAN TO CONTROL THEM: THE HAVE NO RESPECT FOR LIFES: THE HAVE NO FEARS FOR DEATH: THESE ARE SOME OF THE LAWS OF THE SATAN:
Jato Julor(J.J.)Rawlings on May 15, 2009 02:50
Today Is The 30th Anniversary;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; Today, May 15th, is the 30th anniversary of the day when the curse of nature, the butcher of Dzelukope,His butchery majesty Julor Jato Rawlings attempted his first armed robbery (---but go ...

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Kwame on May 15, 2009 03:51
Re: SATAN IS TO BE BLAMED!the white man will say the black colour means Evil. how can the spend billions in building hauses and cars while our road system is very poor. the govt should have invested first on Roads, driving experience and mantinances ...

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Fulani on May 15, 2009 07:56
yes blame the policeYes blame the Ghana police and why, sit home and never learned how to drive in your life and i would get you a driver license from the Ghana Police.
ekow Inkebi on May 15, 2009 10:23
we can use hi-tect to reduce aby installing cameras and speed readers on the all highways and local streets will reduce accident in the country. the electronic equipment needed to accomplish these tacks is already in existence. A goog network engineers, ...

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IKE HAMMOND on May 15, 2009 19:00
THE HUMAN FACTORI sometimes bemoan the idea of hi-tech equipments usage in Ghana.These equipments can be installed but it is humans (Blacks)who will work with it. Your guess will be as good as mine. Humans (Blacks)given their own way are not ...

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Mosoko on May 15, 2009 13:11
Re: WE'RE ALL TO BLAMEpassengers need to stand up for themselves although I agree that the police has power and the authority to bring these drivers to book. God bless Ghana.
KOKROKO USA on May 15, 2009 01:29
Accidents ask Rawlings/Atta MiWhy do you blame the ghana police for the numerous accidents in the country? You must blame jato Rawlings/Atta Mills for invoking evil spirits before the elections. The reward is blood from innocent souls. He did this before ...

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BBg on May 15, 2009 03:53
Re: Accidents ask Rawlings/Atta MiWhat a foolish comment from a foolish person. If so what can you say about kuffour who befriended eyadema? Are the Police supposed to be collecting money on the roads or to check crime and negligence?
Bibioo on May 15, 2009 01:49
Re: Could we blame the PoliceSorry, I thought before the NDC came to power they accused the NPP of being the cause of those lorry acidents. Why not ask President Mills and Rawlings for the reasons why we are still seeing such accidents?
konga on May 15, 2009 04:57
Blame the road makerExactly u ve said it all.why do u blame the police if JJ is still doing his SAKAWA to gain power after 2012 becos the voters ve regretted votting NDC.Blame the govt & blame the road maker blood shed.
Kwaku Tetteh on May 15, 2009 02:39
Safety on Ghanaian RoadsIt is not suprising that our roads have become death traps, when most of the drivers buy their driving licence before they ever sit behind the wheel. Most of the vehicles on the road are not roadworthy, because those who are ...

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ayigbay boy on May 15, 2009 04:45
Re: Safety on Ghanaian Roadskwaku,education,education,education,.you a wise man will check the above mention mecanical devices,but the majority will not,couple with sub standard trained police man, who does't know what he is to look for when vehicle is ...

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Habbib on May 15, 2009 03:48
Re: Could we blame the Ghana Police for the NumeroThe writer seem to have no job at hand doing hence his monitoring of the Police. Why do we continue blaming the poor policemen. When the they are not being paid well. Even where they are to be paid gratitude, your cronies the ...

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BBg on May 15, 2009 03:49
Re: Could we blame the Ghana Police for the NumeroThe police cannot escape blame in this.If they stop the silver collection on the roads and concentrate on their core business the situation will greatly improve.
Ekow Koomson on May 15, 2009 04:05
Blame Buga Buga NDCNDC has no vision and plan for Ghana. The economy and all things fall apart
monday born on May 15, 2009 12:27
Ekow koomson bordomAduieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee"" kwasea panyi onie nkorla daaaaaaaaaaaa
Mr. Eric on May 15, 2009 04:15
Why not?Could we blame the Ghana Police....? Why not? On ghanaweb I see that everyone but themselves is to blame for this and that. I'm just waiting for someone to say that the police has to be NPP-voting nigerians married to a e ...

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kwasi on May 15, 2009 04:20
Re: Could we blame the Ghana Police for the NumeroThe Police themselves drive recklessly so why will the ordinary citizens not think their practice is the norm.. See a police rider crossing a redlight, see a police vehicle doing a double U-Turnl; see a police vehicle parked ...

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bigL on May 15, 2009 07:21
PAY THE POLICEYou stressed that the police are professionals but they are not paid as professionals. Secondly, in Ghana, no one is responsible. When something happens, it just happens. When there is an accident,the scope of the investigati ...

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VILLAGE SCHOLAR on May 15, 2009 08:56
BLAME GHANA GOVERNMENTSBLAME GHANA GOVERNMENTS, PAST AND PRESENT. WHY? I'LL TELL YOU WHY: TO CURTAIL OUR MANIFOLD PROBLEMS WITH ROAD TRANSPORT, GOVT MUST APPOINT RUTHLESS AND EFFICIENT PEOPLE TO RUN INSTITUTIONS LIKE THE TRANSPORT MINISTRY AND T ...

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sifas on May 15, 2009 10:18
Blame govt,police and driversghanain drivers don't know how to drive. They can over take any how in anywhere
quarcoo on May 15, 2009 11:40
Re: Could we blame the Ghana Police for the Numerothese money collecting policemen are actually disgracing themselves and the entire police fratenity. money has taken centre stage in all police operations and i dont know when this canker is going to be dealt with.
ONE HEART on May 15, 2009 11:50
FORGOT JAY WALKING - IG PEDSUp the list must be all the irresponcible Jay Walkers and Ignorant Pedestrians, who think that they have the right of way any time they step onto the road ways. Street Hawkers, Bad Road Signals or Non Existent Road Signals ...

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kofi on May 15, 2009 12:18
100% Police must be blamed100% the Police should be blamed. They are law enforcers so if they don't do it and collect monies from the drivers then where are we heading to?
HONESTNEST on May 15, 2009 12:57
Re: Could we blame the Ghana Police for the NumeroBLAME OUR CORRUPT POLICE WITH BRIBE TAKEN.
NDC VICE P.Mango part on May 15, 2009 13:19
don't woory about policedon't worry about ghana police but worry about people leaving in the country without water and poor salary
sam ananyaho on May 15, 2009 13:27
MANY ACCIDENT HAPPEN DUETO DRIVER GET NERVES,WHEN THEY SEE POLICE THAT IS STANDING THERE LOOKING FOR PRY[BRIBES] BUT ALSO GHANA DRIVER NEED MORE TRAINNIG
Attah on May 15, 2009 13:56
We are all part of the problemI agree very much with Henry, we are all to blame, from the road designers and Government right down to all the road users. Until we all begin to think and understand that our own safety depends on the safety of the other ro ...

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Lingua Franca on May 15, 2009 14:10
Old languageLorry------hahahaha. who uses to that in this modern day. Lorry. Haven't heard that in a decade.
Victor A. Young on May 15, 2009 16:59
Govt should do its part.....The Police don't tell drivers to flout road laws; they receive bribes from road & hwy offenders just to help make ends meet. So we cannot blame them for accident or everythings that go wrong. Govt too should do its part. I ...

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p.louis on May 15, 2009 18:00
fix the roadsThe deplorable conditions of our roads ,trucks and cars which are not road worthy plying our roads. unconcerned police officers might be a factor but before pointing fingers at the police,our roads must be fixed,cars and t ...

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kwaku on May 16, 2009 07:37
Re: Could we blame the Ghana Police for the Numeroengine can not cause accident so please take that out