Samia calls for ban on GM foods

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pato 11 years ago

The civil societies should demand answers from our reputable research institutions, and concentrate on helping the vulnerables. The Universities, , CSIR , agric ministries, EPA etc must tell Ghanaians about gmo, not Samia Nkr ...
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The civil societies should demand answers from our reputable research institutions, and concentrate on helping the vulnerables. The Universities, , CSIR , agric ministries, EPA etc must tell Ghanaians about gmo, not Samia Nkrumah, pls don't politicize issue.
Osei Bonsu 11 years ago

WELL DONE SAMIA FOR THE ATTENTION TO ALL GHANAIANS. We need to be protected by all these Institutions: The Universities, , CSIR , agric ministries, EPA etc. but the question is - are we getting that???

WELL DONE SAMIA FOR THE ATTENTION TO ALL GHANAIANS. We need to be protected by all these Institutions: The Universities, , CSIR , agric ministries, EPA etc. but the question is - are we getting that???
IDRIS PACAS 11 years ago

Not knowing or having limited knowledge on what GMOs are is the main cause. GMOs are over us. They are Burkina Faso. Loose border control meant that they are already in Ghana and are being consumed. So what's these protesters ...
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Not knowing or having limited knowledge on what GMOs are is the main cause. GMOs are over us. They are Burkina Faso. Loose border control meant that they are already in Ghana and are being consumed. So what's these protesters' business?

Even some people are allergic to non-GM foods. Does that mean that nobody else should eat them? The world is a choicy one. Decide to eat or use them or not.
insight to the bone 11 years ago

the problem with this northern mentality is that thanks to jj they now all have an unquenchable thirst for power but never to serve in a team or accept their fellow countrymen . just look around in Accra and study the majorit ...
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the problem with this northern mentality is that thanks to jj they now all have an unquenchable thirst for power but never to serve in a team or accept their fellow countrymen . just look around in Accra and study the majority of the businesses owned by these northerners and in the majority of the medium and Small sized businesses you notice they only employ their fellow northerners and practically never employ an Akan . Today in Accra the largest religious building in the country will be the mosque being build on our national park at Nima donated by Turkey confirming the Islamic domination of Ghana. Tribalism mixed with chauvinism and despotism from the north has now equaled the hegemony of the ewes . A.C.C.R.A any criminal can roam about so we have them everywhere now . even at the scholarship secretariat hardly ever is an Akan awarded the privilege to go abroad and study now . The Akans are the majority but because most continue to sleep or blindly trust the other tribes these atrocities are taking place . We look at the political strategy of the NDC and see the typical Hannibal wench when he turned the strengths of the mighty Roman army against themselves as they are doing to the Akans . From the south they use part of the Fantis and from the North the Brongs , from behind we have the chariot onslaught of the Gas Ewes Krobos. Yes the political landscape reflects a war which is only meant to destroy the right of self governance of the God's chosen nation of Africa the Akan . For them its a big deal who leads the NPP but we really don't care as our movement grows stronger by the hour as more and more Akans wake up to reality of this dire situation . We did not ask for this war but we will fight it and be victorious as God is with us . Long live the Republic of Akan
TruthAboutDemocracy 11 years ago

Crap!!!

Crap!!!
Bomfaboy 11 years ago

Does these protesters, and especially Samia Nkrumah, have a farm or been to a farm before? What do they know about farming to advice on GM Foods?

Does these protesters, and especially Samia Nkrumah, have a farm or been to a farm before? What do they know about farming to advice on GM Foods?
The Mask 11 years ago

We are looking at ways to protect local industry. The GM debate presents us with an opportunity to do just this.

Listen to Samia.

We are looking at ways to protect local industry. The GM debate presents us with an opportunity to do just this.

Listen to Samia.
Swapna Guduru 11 years ago

How do you suppose the yellow corn that the USAID occasionally donates to Ghana and many parts of hungry Africa was produced? But you guys fight over these GM yellow corn as if the world was gonna end. Stupid Africans, stick ...
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How do you suppose the yellow corn that the USAID occasionally donates to Ghana and many parts of hungry Africa was produced? But you guys fight over these GM yellow corn as if the world was gonna end. Stupid Africans, stick to your traditional ways of farming and you will all perish.
KING LOMOTEY 11 years ago

Genetically Modified food and hybrid seeds are already introduced into Ghana, directly and indirectly; directly through yellow corn and other imported food items like imported rice, and indirectly through the consumption of t ...
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Genetically Modified food and hybrid seeds are already introduced into Ghana, directly and indirectly; directly through yellow corn and other imported food items like imported rice, and indirectly through the consumption of the popular Exerter corned beef, and practically all imported food and medicines from America.
Meaning we must adapted to growing and consuming our own organically grown foods.
Kojo T 11 years ago

Need to produce our own foods

Need to produce our own foods

DAN 11 years ago

I HAVE NEVER SEEN THAT IN USA SUPERMARKET EXCEPT A GHANA MARKET!!! EAT YOUR OWN GOATS NOT CANNED MEAT..ITS HIGH IN SALT AND FAT SO WILL GIVE YOU HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

I HAVE NEVER SEEN THAT IN USA SUPERMARKET EXCEPT A GHANA MARKET!!! EAT YOUR OWN GOATS NOT CANNED MEAT..ITS HIGH IN SALT AND FAT SO WILL GIVE YOU HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
KING LOMOTEY 11 years ago

Genetically Modified food and hybrid seeds are already introduced into Ghana, directly and indirectly; directly through yellow corn and other imported food items like imported rice, and indirectly through the consumption of t ...
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Genetically Modified food and hybrid seeds are already introduced into Ghana, directly and indirectly; directly through yellow corn and other imported food items like imported rice, and indirectly through the consumption of the popular Exerter corned beef, and practically all imported food and medicines from America.
Meaning we must adapted to growing and consuming our own organically grown foods.
KING LOMOTEY 11 years ago

Genetically Modified food and hybrid seeds are already introduced into Ghana, directly and indirectly; directly through yellow corn and other imported food items like imported rice, and indirectly through the consumption of t ...
read full comment

Genetically Modified food and hybrid seeds are already introduced into Ghana, directly and indirectly; directly through yellow corn and other imported food items like imported rice, and indirectly through the consumption of the popular Exerter corned beef, and practically all imported food and medicines from America.
Meaning we must adapted to growing and consuming our own organically grown foods.
KING LOMOTEY 11 years ago

Genetically Modified food and hybrid seeds are already introduced into Ghana, directly and indirectly; directly through yellow corn and other imported food items like imported rice, and indirectly through the consumption of t ...
read full comment

Genetically Modified food and hybrid seeds are already introduced into Ghana, directly and indirectly; directly through yellow corn and other imported food items like imported rice, and indirectly through the consumption of the popular Exerter corned beef, and practically all imported food and medicines from America.
Meaning we must adapted to growing and consuming our own organically grown foods.
DAN 11 years ago

TAKE THE VICE PRESIDENTS PENIS OUT OF YOUR MOUTH AND THE VIBE OUT OF YOU ANUS AND SPEAK 1 TIME! NOT LIKE A FUCKING PARROT REPEATING THINGS

TAKE THE VICE PRESIDENTS PENIS OUT OF YOUR MOUTH AND THE VIBE OUT OF YOU ANUS AND SPEAK 1 TIME! NOT LIKE A FUCKING PARROT REPEATING THINGS
MARCUS AMPADU 11 years ago

Samia must first talk to Ghanaians about the menace of climate change. How do we mitigate and adapt to it? That, in my opinion, is more crucial.

Samia must first talk to Ghanaians about the menace of climate change. How do we mitigate and adapt to it? That, in my opinion, is more crucial.
BRANDY 11 years ago

CHEAP NDC WILL ALLOW GM SEEDS AND EVEN SIGN EPA JUST LIKE THEY GAVE 94 MILLION EUROS TO CONSTRUCTION PIONEERS FOR NO WORK DONE....THEY ARE CROOKS WHO HAVE FURTHER WORSENED THE POVERTY OF THE EXTREMELY POOR IN GHANA....

CHEAP NDC WILL ALLOW GM SEEDS AND EVEN SIGN EPA JUST LIKE THEY GAVE 94 MILLION EUROS TO CONSTRUCTION PIONEERS FOR NO WORK DONE....THEY ARE CROOKS WHO HAVE FURTHER WORSENED THE POVERTY OF THE EXTREMELY POOR IN GHANA....
osei kofi 11 years ago

Im happy yo u are facing the facts of gmo please let us teach people about the dangers of gmo.the white people are now saying it is easy to kill a million through food than to control a million people.let is produce our own f ...
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Im happy yo u are facing the facts of gmo please let us teach people about the dangers of gmo.the white people are now saying it is easy to kill a million through food than to control a million people.let is produce our own food with our God given land
john Anandhua 11 years ago

NKRUMAH GO NKRUMAH COME, THANK GOD!

NKRUMAH GO NKRUMAH COME, THANK GOD!
Adukrom 11 years ago

Thank you Samia for taking a stand for those who don't have a voice in Ghana.
When Npp is silent on CRUCIALLY important issues like GMO and EPA,and Ndc is busy selling mother Ghana,its refreshing to know we have people who T ...
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Thank you Samia for taking a stand for those who don't have a voice in Ghana.
When Npp is silent on CRUCIALLY important issues like GMO and EPA,and Ndc is busy selling mother Ghana,its refreshing to know we have people who TRULY care like you and Dr.Yao Graham.

seth danso 11 years ago

continue to fight this noble course. the spirits of your father and ancestors
are with you. do not be afraid of those who are in positions that are reserved for patriots but have chosen to act as conduits for slaying their k ...
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continue to fight this noble course. the spirits of your father and ancestors
are with you. do not be afraid of those who are in positions that are reserved for patriots but have chosen to act as conduits for slaying their kith-and-kin
Amino-Apkanga Simuno 11 years ago

Good move Samia. We must not allow these greedy bastards to take over our food as well.

This will create massive unemployment and make the greedy few richer. It will also put our lives at risk here in Africa. What is good ...
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Good move Samia. We must not allow these greedy bastards to take over our food as well.

This will create massive unemployment and make the greedy few richer. It will also put our lives at risk here in Africa. What is good for them is not always good for us. Give the lands back to the to locals to do their farming. Government must rather help the farmers to increase yields but not to kotow to that rubbish GM rich peoples project.

More demo on this issue to put the government of hit's toes to do the right thing.
Dr. med.William Acquah,Germany 11 years ago

Germany doesn`t want GMOs introduced here.They understand the hazards to health.But the Blackman will swallow everything the Whiteman imposes.What a shame!Samia, our people are brainwashed!

Germany doesn`t want GMOs introduced here.They understand the hazards to health.But the Blackman will swallow everything the Whiteman imposes.What a shame!Samia, our people are brainwashed!
AKWELE 11 years ago

Natural is the best way to go. We cannot beat nature.

Natural is the best way to go. We cannot beat nature.
Farmer 11 years ago

Ghanaian farmers can kiss their food exportation to Europe and the USA good bye.

Ghanaian farmers can kiss their food exportation to Europe and the USA good bye.
MARCUS AMPADU 11 years ago

Most people in Ghana don't really know what GMO food is. Can our scientists, not our politicians, tell us what genetically modified foods are? And what are the consequences following their injection into our bodies?
We shoul ...
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Most people in Ghana don't really know what GMO food is. Can our scientists, not our politicians, tell us what genetically modified foods are? And what are the consequences following their injection into our bodies?
We shouldn't play political football with this important question.
Scientists must answer this question for us.
I see lot's misinformation all over the place;
the social media is full of them.
GMFOODS 11 years ago

As to how this NDC gov't led by John Mahama would allow Ghanaians to be used first as guinea pigs in our own country is unfathomable. Secondly, to again allow our food and nutrition requirements to be held in a vise grip and ...
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As to how this NDC gov't led by John Mahama would allow Ghanaians to be used first as guinea pigs in our own country is unfathomable. Secondly, to again allow our food and nutrition requirements to be held in a vise grip and control by foreign interests, subject to their whims and caprices is inconceivable.
Thirdly to think that, the adoption of these GMo's is a panacea to our food security issues by the Mahama gov't is unpardonable, especially when Ghana uses just about less than 3-4% of it's arable land and farming activities are basically subsistent in nature, with no irrigation facilities, mechanized agriculture is non existent, no storage facilities, no value addition facilities, etc, etc.
To think that the NDC gov't would seek to even consider this GM foods, brings into question, what actually influences the thought processes of the gov't? It's amazing!!!.
Brobbsnet-USA 11 years ago

There is a direct Link between GMO Foods and Health.Changes in GMO Foods Causes Changes in the body and along goes the health of the body.Mahama should be sitting in Prison.!

There is a direct Link between GMO Foods and Health.Changes in GMO Foods Causes Changes in the body and along goes the health of the body.Mahama should be sitting in Prison.!
TruthAboutDemocracy 11 years ago

Mahama cannot control every thing!!Hope when a new president comes we will blame him for the filth in our bedrooms!!

Mahama cannot control every thing!!Hope when a new president comes we will blame him for the filth in our bedrooms!!
AGBEVE 11 years ago

Mmmmmm

Mmmmmm

DONBOLI 11 years ago

GM food is nothing new in ghana. Where does she think the seeds of the rice comes from. It was in the time of your father ghana started eating GM food.
In the time of her father he made ghanaians call GM agric. Agric seeds w ...
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GM food is nothing new in ghana. Where does she think the seeds of the rice comes from. It was in the time of your father ghana started eating GM food.
In the time of her father he made ghanaians call GM agric. Agric seeds we give to all farmer free of charge to increase food production. In ghana today you cant find original tomatoes anywhere, the groundnut are all agric (GM).
GM crops dont kill. If GM food is to kill all ghanaians would have been dead by now.
Why is she even talking about GM when she doesnt know what GM means.
GM is like a political parties elections where you chose the best.
I dont think the bitch has ever been to a farm. In a farm sometimes you sow seeds at the same time and some mature early than the other. A good farmer harvest the saperately and decides which one he will sow the next season. Finally on the farm will be modified with only one type of seed.
GM seeds are seeds selected and studied. GM seeds are studied to know how low they can reduce the water intake for a dry place like ghana.
Stupid woman who is tell her GM is not good
Brobbsnet-USA 11 years ago

gluten sensitivity and Celiac disease are just two examples linked to GM Foods.There is also the issue of cross-contamination of the land use to grow other foods.Population growth and climate change puts pressure to feed more ...
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gluten sensitivity and Celiac disease are just two examples linked to GM Foods.There is also the issue of cross-contamination of the land use to grow other foods.Population growth and climate change puts pressure to feed more people with the same Land size.GM foods is not the answer to that.
Akua 11 years ago

Your choice of words for a lady saving your dumb ass tells us all how limited your knowledge is and how infantile you are .

Your choice of words for a lady saving your dumb ass tells us all how limited your knowledge is and how infantile you are .
TT 11 years ago

That confused Samia still won't learn. has sh finished paying her domestic workers? Irresponsible woman who can't even take care of her only son?

That confused Samia still won't learn. has sh finished paying her domestic workers? Irresponsible woman who can't even take care of her only son?
MARCUS AMPADU 11 years ago

Where are our scientists to tell us what the heck is going on. The debate about genetically modified organisms, especially food, is politics, it is science, so our politicians should back off and stop scaring and confusing th ...
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Where are our scientists to tell us what the heck is going on. The debate about genetically modified organisms, especially food, is politics, it is science, so our politicians should back off and stop scaring and confusing the masses.
Samia should be worried about how to bring more people to vote for CPP .
HASSAN ANYASS 11 years ago

GM FOOD IS A KILLER, AND MUST NOT BR ALLOWED IN TO THE COUNTRY I HAVE WATHED A DOCUMENTARY ABOUT IT AND ALL THE EUROPEAN COUNTRIES ARE DEMONSTRATING AGAINST THE GMF. ITS TOO SAD TO HEAR THAT GHANA IS WILLING TO ALLOW IT IN TO ...
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GM FOOD IS A KILLER, AND MUST NOT BR ALLOWED IN TO THE COUNTRY I HAVE WATHED A DOCUMENTARY ABOUT IT AND ALL THE EUROPEAN COUNTRIES ARE DEMONSTRATING AGAINST THE GMF. ITS TOO SAD TO HEAR THAT GHANA IS WILLING TO ALLOW IT IN TO OUR DEAR COUNTRY TO KILL US. PAPA JOHN IS THAT HOW WICKED YOU ARE? OOOHHH!!!!!!!
joker 11 years ago

Samia is fake. Only those who do not know her will follow her. How can sombody who refused to pay her domestic workers be a good leader.

Samia is fake. Only those who do not know her will follow her. How can sombody who refused to pay her domestic workers be a good leader.
Akua 11 years ago

Which is worse?
I can prove my allegation,can you do the same for yours?
I am waiting for your response.
Please stop the brain dead untrue allegations.
She is standing up for what your SHIT HEAD is scared to do,you chicke ...
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Which is worse?
I can prove my allegation,can you do the same for yours?
I am waiting for your response.
Please stop the brain dead untrue allegations.
She is standing up for what your SHIT HEAD is scared to do,you chicken of a man.
DAN 11 years ago

ARE YOU JEALOUS

ARE YOU JEALOUS
Frank G 11 years ago

mrs nkrumah you are doing an good job, please keep on going.and don't listen to those who critisize you.they don't know even if some of them used to be somehow intelligent.
yes on one point they are right: you can fix hunger ...
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mrs nkrumah you are doing an good job, please keep on going.and don't listen to those who critisize you.they don't know even if some of them used to be somehow intelligent.
yes on one point they are right: you can fix hunger problems by planting gm.but does quantitiy serve quality? never ever. you might will feed the hungrey but on the other hand you will raise maybe ilness butin anyway you will raise dependance upon the western power structure.please do your best to not let that happen.
SONAD ,USA 11 years ago

Please for once, listen to this lady.She is absolutely right in her assertions.Introduction of GM foods in Ghana will place our farmers under the multinationals like Montesantos whereby our farmers will have to buy seeds ev ...
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Please for once, listen to this lady.She is absolutely right in her assertions.Introduction of GM foods in Ghana will place our farmers under the multinationals like Montesantos whereby our farmers will have to buy seeds every year from the big companies putting our security in their hands.We need people like Samia in times like this.Keep it up!
Asem Beba 11 years ago

GMO foods is diabolical, unhealthy and a threat to our health. Even here where I live people go for organic foods which is the natural way. Only very poor people go for GMOs. Our reps have never used it so they think it is ok ...
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GMO foods is diabolical, unhealthy and a threat to our health. Even here where I live people go for organic foods which is the natural way. Only very poor people go for GMOs. Our reps have never used it so they think it is ok. It is not and they better listen to wisdom. Don't let the name fool you. It is worthless.
Piesie 11 years ago

I am 100% in support of what Ms Samia is saying. As a Natural Medicine completing student in the USA, I am going to embark on Mass Education Program on GMO foods at my own cost in all the 10 regions in Ghana anytime soon.

I am 100% in support of what Ms Samia is saying. As a Natural Medicine completing student in the USA, I am going to embark on Mass Education Program on GMO foods at my own cost in all the 10 regions in Ghana anytime soon.
Kai Dabi 11 years ago

Your efforts will be GREATLY appreciated if you are successful.
God speed!

Your efforts will be GREATLY appreciated if you are successful.
God speed!
Whatever 11 years ago

The plant breeders bill is to provide cover for GM breeders to surreptitiously enter Ghana and take control of the food supply chain. For this reason, we must use every ounce of breath in us to thwart it

The plant breeders bill is to provide cover for GM breeders to surreptitiously enter Ghana and take control of the food supply chain. For this reason, we must use every ounce of breath in us to thwart it
MOBA 11 years ago

WHAT SHE IS SAYING IS VERY TRUE.THE IGNORANT ONES NEED TO EDUCATE THEMSELVES BEFORE ATTACKING THE LADY.MOST OF THE SO CALLED DEVELOPED WORLD ARE GOING BACK TO THE OLD FORMS OF FARMING.WE NEED MORE PEOPLE WHO GET INFORMED BEFO ...
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WHAT SHE IS SAYING IS VERY TRUE.THE IGNORANT ONES NEED TO EDUCATE THEMSELVES BEFORE ATTACKING THE LADY.MOST OF THE SO CALLED DEVELOPED WORLD ARE GOING BACK TO THE OLD FORMS OF FARMING.WE NEED MORE PEOPLE WHO GET INFORMED BEFORE THEY SPEAK
Justman 11 years ago

IT IS SIMPLE PRODUCE TH GMS FOR EXPORT ONLY AND CONSUME THE NATURAL ONE.I LIKE EATING ONLY THE NATURAL BANANA, PINEAPLE, PAWPAW & EGG FROM LOCAL FOWLS. I SOMETIMES PRODUCE SOME IN MY HOUSE.

IT IS SIMPLE PRODUCE TH GMS FOR EXPORT ONLY AND CONSUME THE NATURAL ONE.I LIKE EATING ONLY THE NATURAL BANANA, PINEAPLE, PAWPAW & EGG FROM LOCAL FOWLS. I SOMETIMES PRODUCE SOME IN MY HOUSE.
JONES 11 years ago

BECAUSE OF THE HEALTHY NATURE AND NOT MASS PRODUCE TO KILL. NO WONDER HUMAN BODY CANNOT RESIST ANY OF THESE NEW STRAIN OF DISEASES

BECAUSE OF THE HEALTHY NATURE AND NOT MASS PRODUCE TO KILL. NO WONDER HUMAN BODY CANNOT RESIST ANY OF THESE NEW STRAIN OF DISEASES
JONES 11 years ago

UNLESS GHANA LEADERS DESIST FROM CORRUPTION AND EMBRASSED VISION, LEGACY GHANA WILL NOT GO ANYWHERE

UNLESS GHANA LEADERS DESIST FROM CORRUPTION AND EMBRASSED VISION, LEGACY GHANA WILL NOT GO ANYWHERE

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