Coming from the U/E to live in Canada many decades ago,I noticed how all farms are fenced in,cattle and crops.This eliminates the need to have somebody watching after the cows,goats,and sheep.They even grow grass for sale to ... read full comment
Coming from the U/E to live in Canada many decades ago,I noticed how all farms are fenced in,cattle and crops.This eliminates the need to have somebody watching after the cows,goats,and sheep.They even grow grass for sale to farmers who need them for their heards.I suppose in Ghana old habits die hard.
Nsafoah 8 years ago
I doubt if Ghana"s parliament allows for private members" bills. I stand to be corrected though. Our constitution is so porous, its not worth the paper its written on
I doubt if Ghana"s parliament allows for private members" bills. I stand to be corrected though. Our constitution is so porous, its not worth the paper its written on
Kofi Thompson. 8 years ago
Opanin, where there is a will, there is a way. Bless you?
Opanin, where there is a will, there is a way. Bless you?
Kofi Thompson. 8 years ago
How right you are about old habits in Ghana, Opanin. You would think the MP for Asante Akyem North would be finding a/way to get a law passed requiring all cattle farmers to fence in their heads. Amazing.
If it was not th ... read full comment
How right you are about old habits in Ghana, Opanin. You would think the MP for Asante Akyem North would be finding a/way to get a law passed requiring all cattle farmers to fence in their heads. Amazing.
If it was not the case that old habits die hard in Ghana, why would politicians be battling each to push a programme in which thousands of litres of chemicals are sprayed yearly on cocoa farms - when consumers the world over seek organic cocoa products? Interesting country, this. Bless you, Opanin!
YAS 8 years ago
You are right on the money, our parliamentarian just know how to run from one radio station to another and talk non-sense. It seems like passing legislation is not part of their job description.
You are right on the money, our parliamentarian just know how to run from one radio station to another and talk non-sense. It seems like passing legislation is not part of their job description.
Kofi Thompson. 8 years ago
The more younger MPs we elect, the more we will see Parliament passing laws that actually address citizens' concerns. Bless you!
The more younger MPs we elect, the more we will see Parliament passing laws that actually address citizens' concerns. Bless you!
Jose 8 years ago
We do not need any law in addition to what we have to curtail the menace of these Fulani men. There are numerous laws and by-law which the loud police officer could use to handle this case. In any case, Private Bills are not ... read full comment
We do not need any law in addition to what we have to curtail the menace of these Fulani men. There are numerous laws and by-law which the loud police officer could use to handle this case. In any case, Private Bills are not allowed in Ghana so how do you blame the MP for speaking for the voiceless people of Agogo.
LAK, Tema 8 years ago
No, the writer has made many sensible arguments for the enactment of laws to control the destructive movement and menace of cattle in Ghana; there is no need to be abusive in these exchanges of opinions, but, rather, we shoul ... read full comment
No, the writer has made many sensible arguments for the enactment of laws to control the destructive movement and menace of cattle in Ghana; there is no need to be abusive in these exchanges of opinions, but, rather, we should expound counter-arguments as best as we are capable of. As someone who has has been bothered almost daily by these cattle and their herders - who are more wont to fight than to see themselves in the shoes of the aggrieved farmers - I would only echo the frustration of the last National Security Advisor, who admitted on national TV that the menace of the Fulani herdsmen is a number one national security problem! It is about time we defined clear guidelines on rearing cattle in Ghana - they certainly must be penned or secluded. In the towns and cities, extra jobs can be created by hiring the jobless to cut grasses for the cattle, goats, etc.
Please, Parliament, act now, or the rumour that some of you are involved in the cattle trade would continue to persist!
Kofi Thompson. 8 years ago
I am sorry to hear that you have suffered from inconsiderate cattle herders in your area, Mr. Lak.
Let's keep our fingers crossed that somehow society will find a way to resolve this problem. And soon.
Thanks for your ... read full comment
I am sorry to hear that you have suffered from inconsiderate cattle herders in your area, Mr. Lak.
Let's keep our fingers crossed that somehow society will find a way to resolve this problem. And soon.
Thanks for your kind words. One always respects all those who take the trouble to read what one writes - including even those who abuse one, so I never take offence, when abused in a comment.
Fair-minded people like you, always come to one's defence, as it happens. God bless!
Kofi Thompson. 8 years ago
Many thanks for sharing your thoughts, Mr. Jose.
It will interest you to know that not too long ago, draft bill for passage into a new law giving the minister in charge of mines the power to confiscate to the state, all ... read full comment
Many thanks for sharing your thoughts, Mr. Jose.
It will interest you to know that not too long ago, draft bill for passage into a new law giving the minister in charge of mines the power to confiscate to the state, all equipment, products, and accoutrements, used by illegal gold miners, was championed by an NPP MP whose constituency has been affected badly by galamsey operators.
With respect, I doubt that you will find an existing law that requires cattle farmers to fence in their herds.
Surely, it wouldn't harm the people of his constituency if the MP for Asante Akyem North, lobbied his colleagues on both sides of the for such a new law?
Anyway, thanks all, the same for sharing your thoughts. Let's agree to disagree - and peace and blessings to you, Sir.
Coming from the U/E to live in Canada many decades ago,I noticed how all farms are fenced in,cattle and crops.This eliminates the need to have somebody watching after the cows,goats,and sheep.They even grow grass for sale to ...
read full comment
I doubt if Ghana"s parliament allows for private members" bills. I stand to be corrected though. Our constitution is so porous, its not worth the paper its written on
Opanin, where there is a will, there is a way. Bless you?
How right you are about old habits in Ghana, Opanin. You would think the MP for Asante Akyem North would be finding a/way to get a law passed requiring all cattle farmers to fence in their heads. Amazing.
If it was not th ...
read full comment
You are right on the money, our parliamentarian just know how to run from one radio station to another and talk non-sense. It seems like passing legislation is not part of their job description.
The more younger MPs we elect, the more we will see Parliament passing laws that actually address citizens' concerns. Bless you!
We do not need any law in addition to what we have to curtail the menace of these Fulani men. There are numerous laws and by-law which the loud police officer could use to handle this case. In any case, Private Bills are not ...
read full comment
No, the writer has made many sensible arguments for the enactment of laws to control the destructive movement and menace of cattle in Ghana; there is no need to be abusive in these exchanges of opinions, but, rather, we shoul ...
read full comment
I am sorry to hear that you have suffered from inconsiderate cattle herders in your area, Mr. Lak.
Let's keep our fingers crossed that somehow society will find a way to resolve this problem. And soon.
Thanks for your ...
read full comment
Many thanks for sharing your thoughts, Mr. Jose.
It will interest you to know that not too long ago, draft bill for passage into a new law giving the minister in charge of mines the power to confiscate to the state, all ...
read full comment