How the late Obetsebi-Lamptey’s predictions on Mahama came to pass

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Jake 8 years ago

Bro., Leave people to handle things according to how they encounter them. Every driver and the way they encounter, interpret and drive along the very same road.
Rawlings' era was different from Kufour's era, Kufour's era was ...
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Bro., Leave people to handle things according to how they encounter them. Every driver and the way they encounter, interpret and drive along the very same road.
Rawlings' era was different from Kufour's era, Kufour's era was different from Mills era........ and now we have Nana's era....
Let each alone and pray GHANA succeeds.
The fact that you might have recorded Excellent results in an exams does not necessarily mean the Bro/Sis. next to you MUST also record same......... allow people to handle life situations the way they see it.....wait till your turn, then you prove your predecessors wrong.....
Phil 8 years ago

Mahama has failed

Mahama has failed
Koo 8 years ago

Tweaaa, some of this Mahama bashing by the likes of Badu and Adofo is pure tribalism!!! These Asantes have never forgiven Mahama for being a pepeni who ruled over them. We saw the same thing with the Limann regime.

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Tweaaa, some of this Mahama bashing by the likes of Badu and Adofo is pure tribalism!!! These Asantes have never forgiven Mahama for being a pepeni who ruled over them. We saw the same thing with the Limann regime.

Mahama this, Mahama that! I bet if he had been their fellow Asante, they wouldn't have been going on like this about him. After all, Kufuor's regime wasn't much to write home about the way they want us to believe.

Mahama has been condemned enough. His time is past. Let us look forward and stop harking on what has passed. Unless, of course, we want to paint Mahama as so terrible that we will want to blame a probable future failure of Akufo-Addo on him too.
insight to the bone 8 years ago

Plain and simple NDC is not a political party but the megaphone of a hegemony/tribalism treacherous insidious movement of Ewes Northerners and haters/traitors of the Akan. They wooed and deceived the left wing aspirations and ...
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Plain and simple NDC is not a political party but the megaphone of a hegemony/tribalism treacherous insidious movement of Ewes Northerners and haters/traitors of the Akan. They wooed and deceived the left wing aspirations and heritage of the Akan people but installing a few naive genuine patriots or impeccable characters like Mills to front their true criminal genocide agenda. Any nation that allows murder of the leaders to go unpunished no matter the lying propaganda justification is doomed to failure and that is a fact of history , NDC has continuously found it necessary to murder all Akan leaders starting from Kotoka's wickedness, to Acheampong and now Mills. We Akans can not call these Ewes and Northerners brothers if their most intimate desires is our destruction stemming from deep pathological hate and is manifested in their style of govt which has always been very destructive and retrogressive , be it the buga buga rawlings or the family and friends corruption/looting of Mahama. We thank Akans of the left wing inclination for showing their support to remove this criminal mafia by not excising their right not to vote and therefore leaving the NDC high and dry.They know the Akans are half right wing and the other half left wing so their calculation election engineering required that they stick to the hegemony of the Ewes and fantical islamic discrimination mixed with tribalism of the northerners and they would win hands down every election, little did they know that the ideological left wing of the Fanti speaking people and the Brong Ahafo are far more sophisticated and can not be fooled by no one forever. Next year we will see and witness the true extent of the destruction and expose with real proofs the colonization by Ewes and Northerners of the wealth of the Akans . Justice should be enforced not these fake laws that have so many loop holes that true justice in the interest of the people is elusive. We witness how thew Mahama family now have control of all natural resources including reserves of Bauxite and iron ore so frustrated and sabotaged every effort at industrialization and construction of railway networks as they did not want the people to get wealthy by adding value and exporting . Its easier to manipulate ignorant illiterate impoverished people. They snear scoff and laugh as they know these and other impediments and obstacles will seriously slow down NPP's deep desire to secure a true development for our people , yes the battle goes on and the only way is to cut these pepeni/ayigbe out of our country so we gain new independence.
Dee 8 years ago

Pure nonsense

Pure nonsense
KJ 8 years ago

Yours is inferiority complex

Yours is inferiority complex
peggy 8 years ago

Y
our pepeni agenda will keep us ever behind. Instead checking on what you can do to remove the label your reinforce it.
Know one calls me pepeni for negative reasons . I constantly work with my southern collegues and they ...
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Y
our pepeni agenda will keep us ever behind. Instead checking on what you can do to remove the label your reinforce it.
Know one calls me pepeni for negative reasons . I constantly work with my southern collegues and they respect me if you are called pepeni for the wrong reasons then it is because of your backward imbecile attitudes. I am tired of you making us northerns victims when most of us are the vallians racist.
Mensah Abrampah 8 years ago

Are you serious. You're not a citizen of Ghana or a very passive one to make a comment as this. If we don't care about the performance of those we vote into power to administer the affairs of the state then we're just a bunch ...
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Are you serious. You're not a citizen of Ghana or a very passive one to make a comment as this. If we don't care about the performance of those we vote into power to administer the affairs of the state then we're just a bunch of jokers, idiots.
Mensah Abrampah 8 years ago

This was intended as a reply to the fake Jake who wrote"Life Is Not Mechanical". His comments leave much to be desired.

This was intended as a reply to the fake Jake who wrote"Life Is Not Mechanical". His comments leave much to be desired.
King 8 years ago

oh! What a wonderful piece. Your article contains more useful information. This means that Mr. Mahama lied to Ghanaians in his last State of the Nation Address. He gave us a wrong picture about the Nation.

oh! What a wonderful piece. Your article contains more useful information. This means that Mr. Mahama lied to Ghanaians in his last State of the Nation Address. He gave us a wrong picture about the Nation.

Kojo 8 years ago

Mahama can never be trusted

Mahama can never be trusted
predator 8 years ago

Mahama does not understand what constitute an economy let alone appreciate it. A good piece.

Mahama does not understand what constitute an economy let alone appreciate it. A good piece.
Abeeku Mensah 8 years ago

Ghana cannot be a democracy and yet have as its president a dictator. We are either a democracy or a delusional democracy. And if you have been reading world economic articles since late 2007 through 2015 you could have had a ...
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Ghana cannot be a democracy and yet have as its president a dictator. We are either a democracy or a delusional democracy. And if you have been reading world economic articles since late 2007 through 2015 you could have had a hint there continues to be a number of nations who are still struggling to dig their economy up from near economic collapse of 2008. In fact there would be no reason for Brexit but for the economic meltdown across Europe.
If you, Mr. K Badu, consider yourself intelligent and not a tribal demagogue or political party zealot you would not conclude that Ghana's economy could have been ruined by president Mahama when budgets are approved by members of parliament. And if Ghana's economic foundations can be easily be declared void by incoming administrations then we never had a democracy. Mahama like Nana Akufo-Addo's 2012 and 2016 promises got the nation in unnecessary debt because of our politics of what have you done for me lately. What economic growth do you think will drive a one district one factory promise of the Akufo-Addo presidency? We have some 200+ districts and a sustainable factory worth a damn will cost an average of US$ 2million to build. Where is the reserves to fund the promised factories ? It is not Mahama, Kufour or previous presidents who single handedly build or tear down our economy but members of parliament who think and act like you, K. Badu, without requisite wisdom or foresight for the work at hand.
Philip 8 years ago

Nebulous response to otherwise simple opinion piece.

Nebulous response to otherwise simple opinion piece.
Abriwaa Nana 8 years ago

You so stupid with your analysis. Foolish boy.

You so stupid with your analysis. Foolish boy.
Kojo 8 years ago

Is this Abeeku alright up there?

Is this Abeeku alright up there?
truth 8 years ago

@Abeeku; Come again, you said (Quote)"If you, Mr. K Badu, consider yourself intelligent and not a tribal demagogue or political party zealot you would not conclude that Ghana's economy could have been ruined by president Maha ...
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@Abeeku; Come again, you said (Quote)"If you, Mr. K Badu, consider yourself intelligent and not a tribal demagogue or political party zealot you would not conclude that Ghana's economy could have been ruined by president Mahama when budgets are approved by members of parliament". Budgets were approved by members of parliament, that's right! But who were in MAJORITY in Parliament? Anything Mahama proposed was just carried on based on his majority strength in the House. It was a 'Syndrome' of CREAT-LOOT & SHARE. Who has shown TRIBALISM in handling affairs of the nation more than Mahama? NDC's defeat was a timely intervention to avert a very serious 'volcanic eruption'. Abeeku, you are rather one of the NDC zealots out there expecting or praying the New Government to fail. Monies misplaced by the NDC through thievery, corruption, vote buying, and favours alone could have changed your 200+ districts. BILLIONS depleted not Millions!
They Say They Say 8 years ago

Be vigilant and look out for there's already proposal to increase mp's salaries. Focus on what's coming than what's gone.

Be vigilant and look out for there's already proposal to increase mp's salaries. Focus on what's coming than what's gone.
Collins, suhum 8 years ago

Ivory Coast readily comes to mind in terms of economic management. hmmmm
K badu couldn't be more idiot

Ivory Coast readily comes to mind in terms of economic management. hmmmm
K badu couldn't be more idiot
lord 8 years ago

look at the facts and figures being churned out and alluded to and stop playing the ostrich

look at the facts and figures being churned out and alluded to and stop playing the ostrich

Asante dog all the way 8 years ago

This UP/NPP. People should read their history and Ghana downfall. This UP/NPP was the first party to devalue cedis, they are the first party to deport foreigners from Ghana. Their Afrifa was the first person to killed two fa ...
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This UP/NPP. People should read their history and Ghana downfall. This UP/NPP was the first party to devalue cedis, they are the first party to deport foreigners from Ghana. Their Afrifa was the first person to killed two fante men in firing squad in Ghana because of kwame Nkrumah.These fante men are Arthur and Yeboah. But fante people has forget.?
Kwaku Obeng 8 years ago

That what you did and lose the election. Keep with it and you beloved NDC will stay long in oposition.

That what you did and lose the election. Keep with it and you beloved NDC will stay long in oposition.
Koo 8 years ago

Do NOT call anybody dog. That is childish and marks you out as not serious.

Do NOT call anybody dog. That is childish and marks you out as not serious.
Idiot Contemnor Mugabe 8 years ago

Are you also right to call other people tribalist without basis? Didn't you call the author and others congenial tribalists for pointing out the obvious? Stop being a hypocrite.

Are you also right to call other people tribalist without basis? Didn't you call the author and others congenial tribalists for pointing out the obvious? Stop being a hypocrite.
Moojo 8 years ago

By being nice to everyone does not even an individual is qualified for the top job or does it translate into being a President? There the predictions of Late Jake was damn right.

By being nice to everyone does not even an individual is qualified for the top job or does it translate into being a President? There the predictions of Late Jake was damn right.
Moojo 8 years ago

Tribalism and he appears to be liking everyone. Interesting observation.

Tribalism and he appears to be liking everyone. Interesting observation.
Alex Worlanyo 8 years ago

Stupidly written article from a complete nitwit and a fool who eats and sleeps extreme partisan politics!

Stupidly written article from a complete nitwit and a fool who eats and sleeps extreme partisan politics!
Idiot Contemnor Mugabe 8 years ago

Who else would post such a putrid response to this facts focused article apart from Alex Worlanyo?

You may be right that the author is partisan, but who and what are you? You are more partisan than the author.

Only a pa ...
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Who else would post such a putrid response to this facts focused article apart from Alex Worlanyo?

You may be right that the author is partisan, but who and what are you? You are more partisan than the author.

Only a partisan idiot would criticise this article, which throws light on the true picture of the state of Ghana's economy.
Uncle Ato 8 years ago

Jake was gallant fighter. He proved that Mahama was incompetently corrupt.

Jake was gallant fighter. He proved that Mahama was incompetently corrupt.
Yussif 8 years ago

The budget overrun in 2012 brought about the economic downturn of our country,almost every departments in this country over spent their budget,the NDC and the president ignored all the economic warnings from his party and mos ...
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The budget overrun in 2012 brought about the economic downturn of our country,almost every departments in this country over spent their budget,the NDC and the president ignored all the economic warnings from his party and mostly the opposition and Dr Bawumia and went on to use their numbers in parliament to aprove all the loans.So let nobody talk about the fact that opposition existed in parliament because they just didn't ve the numbers to stop them besides John Mahama has been in government before and should've been guided.Its doesn't matter if the promises of Nana Addo is more or huge,he has a big dream and this country has the resources and if channeled very well,we can achieve what they promised,maybe people don't really know what the situation is in the north when it comes to the dry season and how our teeming young men and women wast precious time sitting down doing nothing,maybe we re happy to see them travel down south in search of nonexistent jobs.The factories should and must come,if they don't achieve it in 4 years I believe they ll do it in 8 years and if Npp succeeds trust me NDC ll be in opposition for a long time,we ignore agric despite all warnings that we shouldn't let the oil find affect agriculture but after all the beautiful pledges not to go the Nigerian way turned out to be something else.John Mahama had no excuse to fail but he was not just ready to call his many nonperforming ministers to order,so when smart ones among them realized they lose the elections began to loot just to feel good after defeat,so now majority of this small boys re too rich including the president himself.

Danny Opoku-London 8 years ago

Please you are very wrong. You are refusing to tell the truth. Whatever you have said is true but the economic conditions were not the same. I'm also in UK. Please every country in the world since President Mills came to po ...
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Please you are very wrong. You are refusing to tell the truth. Whatever you have said is true but the economic conditions were not the same. I'm also in UK. Please every country in the world since President Mills came to power saw the US induced sub prime mortgage saga and the economic melt down of the Western world economies. The fall of Lehman brothers Mechant Bank, Greek and Spanish and Portuguese and Ireland Sovereign debt crisis and many more. The Developing World depend on the Developed World for Loans and Grants but we all experienced deficit reduction plans and quantative easing. That is the period President Mahama came to power. Kuffour was a very lucky President and Akuffo Addo has come just us the Western world economies have almost recovered. Akuffo Addo have also seen increasing oil and gas prices recently. Petrol prices are going up now. Saudi Arabia was subsidizing the Western world economies out of recession
KJ 8 years ago

What does that mean?

What does that mean?
Danny opoku-London 8 years ago

It means ex-Prez Mahama is not to blame for the economic situation in Ghana as the whole world was in recession and Ghana and other Third WORLD ECONOMIES depend on the WESTERN WORLD for survival

It means ex-Prez Mahama is not to blame for the economic situation in Ghana as the whole world was in recession and Ghana and other Third WORLD ECONOMIES depend on the WESTERN WORLD for survival
KJ 8 years ago

How do you explain the growth in countries like Ivory Coast?

How do you explain the growth in countries like Ivory Coast?
Kwesi Baidoo 8 years ago

people who always see themselves as superior and Wiser than any body else is a fool in the eyes of the lord ,appreciate what others have done to way for your own greatness,

people who always see themselves as superior and Wiser than any body else is a fool in the eyes of the lord ,appreciate what others have done to way for your own greatness,
Muga 8 years ago

What is your point? Come again because you don't make sense.

What is your point? Come again because you don't make sense.
Boomer npp destroyer 8 years ago

Absolute nonsense, Mahama has built a sound infrastructure and inflation is less than kwasea kufour Left it. The GDP is over$40 billion compared to kwasea kufour $18 billion with the help of cocaine and the rapid growth of th ...
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Absolute nonsense, Mahama has built a sound infrastructure and inflation is less than kwasea kufour Left it. The GDP is over$40 billion compared to kwasea kufour $18 billion with the help of cocaine and the rapid growth of the telecom sector. Kufour had to sell Ghana telecom to save the country from economic collapse as well as burrowing on Euro bond.
Kwame assin 8 years ago

I have read your article with great interest and am suspicious of your dirty motive about Mahama led government. People of good conscience, shall waste no time, to disagree with you, on your in-depth analysis or your grave ...
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I have read your article with great interest and am suspicious of your dirty motive about Mahama led government. People of good conscience, shall waste no time, to disagree with you, on your in-depth analysis or your grave intention to skew the facts of Ghana economy in the period leading to 2008. The global financial crisis and global recession decimated the US, European and Asia economies, had a implicit or explicit traumatic impact on Ghana economy. Our economy depends on foreign aid and direct investment program to prop up the economy. A point of correction, although l may disagreed with the Mahama led government, the nation's economic woes was not manufactured by single government in the country.
Nii 8 years ago

Kwame Assin have you ask yourself how our neighbour "Ivory Coast" are doing it. Are they not affected by the same issues you mentioned. As a matter of fact they are just next door.

Kwame Assin have you ask yourself how our neighbour "Ivory Coast" are doing it. Are they not affected by the same issues you mentioned. As a matter of fact they are just next door.
Nii 8 years ago

Keep writing bro - your writing is full of interesting facts. We should all learn from this. Argument suppprted with facts

Keep writing bro - your writing is full of interesting facts. We should all learn from this. Argument suppprted with facts
TANKWA 8 years ago

This k badu is really a big idiot who doesn't know anything about economy. Do you think governing a nation is like a family. In fact you're a big fool

This k badu is really a big idiot who doesn't know anything about economy. Do you think governing a nation is like a family. In fact you're a big fool
AMA 8 years ago

Useless article of opinion . A president is useless depending on which side of the political divide u are . Mahama was successful in his own way . If all presidents develop infrastructure soon we won't need to travel away .

Useless article of opinion . A president is useless depending on which side of the political divide u are . Mahama was successful in his own way . If all presidents develop infrastructure soon we won't need to travel away .
Nana Yaw 8 years ago

Jake should have predicted his death as well. Shit carrier Badu just shout up that your rotten mouth

Jake should have predicted his death as well. Shit carrier Badu just shout up that your rotten mouth
Kwame 8 years ago

Northerners can never make good leaders.They are disturbed by inferiority complex..some Mahama's foolish decisions like confiscating workers salaries and arreas and paying only three months of the accumulated salary can onl ...
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Northerners can never make good leaders.They are disturbed by inferiority complex..some Mahama's foolish decisions like confiscating workers salaries and arreas and paying only three months of the accumulated salary can only come from a shallow minded brain

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