Chiefs call for ritual to end deaths on N1 highway

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Chase bamuhene 11 years ago

Ghana if you are going to take an influence from the west, please take infrastructure instead of hair, fingernails and tight ass jeans. Thank you

Ghana if you are going to take an influence from the west, please take infrastructure instead of hair, fingernails and tight ass jeans. Thank you
Apraku 11 years ago

Drive carefully, drive safely , know when to speed up , and know the rules guarding your drive on the highway and lives would be saved. The Police must control the highway always to avoid such accidents.Pouring libations is a ...
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Drive carefully, drive safely , know when to speed up , and know the rules guarding your drive on the highway and lives would be saved. The Police must control the highway always to avoid such accidents.Pouring libations is absolutely nonsense.
Shabi 11 years ago

The stupidity of Ga Chiefs can only be compared and equated with that of the NDC govt.

It is incredible that in this 21st century, these unproductive Chiefs continue to hang on to primitive and outdated customs which I am ...
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The stupidity of Ga Chiefs can only be compared and equated with that of the NDC govt.

It is incredible that in this 21st century, these unproductive Chiefs continue to hang on to primitive and outdated customs which I am certain, even their local traditional Gods will be ashamed of. All Gods, big or small have one aim - the welfare and good of humanity. Can Ga Chiefs say that they also share such principles?

Ga Chiefs, after illegally and without the consent of their subjects, selling off virtually all the lands left in their custody and without accounting for them, are now desperately looking for other cheap means to make a few pesewas on the side because they have blown away all the wealth of their unfortunate and deprived people on petty material pleasures such as fancy cars, fat juicy women in multiples and countless children.

It is again incredible that valuable priceless lands in Accra - the capital city of Ghana are so casually sold off at virtually give-away prices to friends, relations and the general public at will. Even at the paltry prices that they continue to sell these lands there is no visible evidence that the huge amounts that should have accrued from these sales have been invested in any serious business undertakings.

Today Ga Chiefs have lowered themselves to the extent that even when they are invited to any state or public function, they have to financed by the AMA to buy cloth and take taxi otherwise they cannot attend the function. How the Ga people themselves can sit by and allow their Chiefs to disgrace them like this is also difficult to understand.

Ga Chiefs have as a result, rendered the entire people of the ethnic Ga tribe bankrupt, hopeless and without anything to look up to in the future. It is a human tragedy and the full effects of this monumental crime against humanity will continue to haunt all of us in the future.

One of the few bold decisions that Kwame Nkrumah failed to take, was to have initiated measures that would have enabled govt take over all lands in the country and invest them in the state for the common good of all.

Ignorant, illiterate, irresponsible and at best greedy Chiefs all over the country continue to randomly and haphazardly sell land to one and all, causing serious infrastructural town planning difficulties and problems which in turn, creates huge economic losses, unbridled crime and diabolical social conflicts in its wake.

If those Chiefs are now saying that they should have been consulted when the N1 highway was about to be constructed about 10 years ago, what did they do at the time to prompt the attention of govt to this need?
Ali 11 years ago

If these chiefs want to et meat, they should go to the butchers. No government should heed these stupid traditional rulers. At this age they have nothing concrete to contribute to the nation.

If these chiefs want to et meat, they should go to the butchers. No government should heed these stupid traditional rulers. At this age they have nothing concrete to contribute to the nation.
Nana Kwame 11 years ago

Shabi, I think your brain is just like a shit hole. If you read the article well and you are properly lttered, you'll see that the writer could not mention any particular Ga chief's name, simply because he knows he is peddlin ...
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Shabi, I think your brain is just like a shit hole. If you read the article well and you are properly lttered, you'll see that the writer could not mention any particular Ga chief's name, simply because he knows he is peddling a falsehood. The writer and you are the IDIOTS who everybody identifies here.
A. Illi 11 years ago

I doubt journalists are as creative as you'd make them out.

But hey, someone on GhanaWeb has posted the very same idea some weeks ago, in this comment:
"Why don't they sacrifice a cow to pacify the land to stop road acci ...
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I doubt journalists are as creative as you'd make them out.

But hey, someone on GhanaWeb has posted the very same idea some weeks ago, in this comment:
"Why don't they sacrifice a cow to pacify the land to stop road accidents?"
www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/regional/artikel.php?ID=312106&comment=10537925#com

(P.s.: If you could moderate your expression, you might actually INCREASE the acceptance of your ideas)
MENSAH 11 years ago

YOU STUPID NAME (SHABI)WO MAAME TSWE BON. ASHAWO BA ASANTE KOTEBOTO.

YOU STUPID NAME (SHABI)WO MAAME TSWE BON. ASHAWO BA ASANTE KOTEBOTO.
OLUOLE 11 years ago

The truth is that Ghanaians like shortcut in everthing they do. Going for a driver's license-shortcut. Education- shortcut. Crossing the road- shortcut. Going in for marriage-shortcut. Sleeping with girlfriends no condom- sho ...
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The truth is that Ghanaians like shortcut in everthing they do. Going for a driver's license-shortcut. Education- shortcut. Crossing the road- shortcut. Going in for marriage-shortcut. Sleeping with girlfriends no condom- shortcut.Driving in traffic, they jump the queue-shortcut. Pastors praying for women at the beach at night, romance-shortcut. Why Ghanaians like cheap things tooooooo much. Abi I lie?
HIM 11 years ago

Bull Shit

Bull Shit
Alexander Illi 11 years ago

(HIM, if you mean your own comment, then well done.)

I guess many inbound from the Upper Regions see relatively fast multi-lane traffic for the first time.

(HIM, if you mean your own comment, then well done.)

I guess many inbound from the Upper Regions see relatively fast multi-lane traffic for the first time.

pepi 11 years ago

Instead of obeying the traffic laws and be safe these idiots are talking about pacifying the gods.You wounder why we are where we are as black Africans. Nothing good will ever come out our brains

Instead of obeying the traffic laws and be safe these idiots are talking about pacifying the gods.You wounder why we are where we are as black Africans. Nothing good will ever come out our brains
Citizen. 11 years ago

That`s the mentality of the African so don`t blame them.

That`s the mentality of the African so don`t blame them.
Frank Agyena-Karikari 11 years ago

Traffic rules are not obeyed and people cross the road anywhere. How many overhead bridges are on this road? Drivers speed as if they are crazy.
This is not a matter of pacification of any gods. If we don't change our ways ...
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Traffic rules are not obeyed and people cross the road anywhere. How many overhead bridges are on this road? Drivers speed as if they are crazy.
This is not a matter of pacification of any gods. If we don't change our ways of life, there can be tons of rituals and nothing will come out of this. We are in the 21st Century.
Kojo Billy Duncan 11 years ago

Exactly. The people refuse to think critically and engage in stupid activities.

Exactly. The people refuse to think critically and engage in stupid activities.
GaBaa 11 years ago

THIS IS BULL CRAP, THEN ALL COWS IN THE DEVELOPED WORLD WILL BE KILLED TO APPEASE THE gods OF THE WORLD. LAST TIME I HEARD ANOTHER CHIEF TALKING ABOUT A RIVER GOD PACIFICATION SO THAT THE GAS PLANT IN THE WESTERN REGION TO WO ...
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THIS IS BULL CRAP, THEN ALL COWS IN THE DEVELOPED WORLD WILL BE KILLED TO APPEASE THE gods OF THE WORLD. LAST TIME I HEARD ANOTHER CHIEF TALKING ABOUT A RIVER GOD PACIFICATION SO THAT THE GAS PLANT IN THE WESTERN REGION TO WORK PROPERLY...
Pelicles 11 years ago

Pacifying the gods is not the answer. The gods have other things to think about then loving to be that petty in causing the death of innocent souls.

The problems is, Ghanaians do not obey traffic law. It is a highway and ...
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Pacifying the gods is not the answer. The gods have other things to think about then loving to be that petty in causing the death of innocent souls.

The problems is, Ghanaians do not obey traffic law. It is a highway and pedestrians should use sidewalks instead of trying to cross the highway at their own risk.
Don Blunt 11 years ago

what is the use of traffic lights when (please excuse the comparison) cattle cross the highway?
How many Ghanaians have had any education on traffic rules? You would even be shocked to learn the number of traffic policemen ...
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what is the use of traffic lights when (please excuse the comparison) cattle cross the highway?
How many Ghanaians have had any education on traffic rules? You would even be shocked to learn the number of traffic policemen lacking knowledge of road and traffic signs.

We Ghanaians shun the truth. and that is our problem. Why must Road Crossings be used as market places just because traffic lights turn 'red'? You see people carrying their wares on their heads, checking their just earned Pesewas, whilst manoeuvring their ways through the already moving vehicular traffic when the lights signal 'green' again.

It is MADNESS! But some poor Ga Chief wants some free Beef, sponsored by some useless Minister of this Government, in the name of 'libation'
Wdh 11 years ago

Just don't be stupid, stop speeding and obay trafic rules on the road. Rituals have nothing to do on that road, Ghanaians are being stupid too much. Just learn common sense on the road.

Just don't be stupid, stop speeding and obay trafic rules on the road. Rituals have nothing to do on that road, Ghanaians are being stupid too much. Just learn common sense on the road.
Concerned Ghanaian 11 years ago

Our country is full of fools who always refuse to think with their brains when confronted with physical problems. We are always looking for the spiritual angle to get freebies to chop.
With residence and commercial activiti ...
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Our country is full of fools who always refuse to think with their brains when confronted with physical problems. We are always looking for the spiritual angle to get freebies to chop.
With residence and commercial activities around the N1 motorway there would be a lot of accidents when the design missed the potential of frequent human crossings . It's nothing to do with spiritual sacrifices.
The Ga chiefs should be concerned about our lost lands which has made our traditional stools impoverished and if they want cows to eat, they should create and become cow farmers all the place.
Our chiefs are lazy and cannot lead their people to prosperity.
Lord Garvah 11 years ago

This is really stupid, kill all cows, goats, dogs and even all animals in the world and that highway which you are not supposed to cross, and if you wouldn't die. Just obey the traffic rules, and you are fine. We have wider r ...
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This is really stupid, kill all cows, goats, dogs and even all animals in the world and that highway which you are not supposed to cross, and if you wouldn't die. Just obey the traffic rules, and you are fine. We have wider roads in America and because we obey the rules, nobody dies foolishly.

Don Blunt 11 years ago

Please help to find ways to educate the people on the traffic rules.
Abeka Junction, Nyamekye, and all the other traffic lights are "MARKETS" during the 'Red' phases for vehicles.

Please help to find ways to educate the people on the traffic rules.
Abeka Junction, Nyamekye, and all the other traffic lights are "MARKETS" during the 'Red' phases for vehicles.
Bettina 11 years ago

You can do whatever rituals you want to pacify your gods , but if Ghanians not respect the traffic law , you will continuo to death , this is the principal things will finish with this situation .
We are our on diablo for n ...
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You can do whatever rituals you want to pacify your gods , but if Ghanians not respect the traffic law , you will continuo to death , this is the principal things will finish with this situation .
We are our on diablo for not respect Ghana Law , the we want to blein God .
May God hv mercy of all of you .
BIG NAME 11 years ago

Ga chiefs can not afford lamb meat to buy. They want the government to buy them sheep and apeteshi for rituals so that they can get lamb meat to eat. Ga god are angry? Then they should vent their anger on juju man J.J. rawlin ...
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Ga chiefs can not afford lamb meat to buy. They want the government to buy them sheep and apeteshi for rituals so that they can get lamb meat to eat. Ga god are angry? Then they should vent their anger on juju man J.J. rawlings, for this idiot has shea a lot of innocent blood on Ga land.

Last week, it was a village chief is Western Region who made this useless claim.

Hey! you village chiefs, know that the blood Christ Jesus shed two thousand years ago cover every sin and curse. You can not scare any one. Is this demand a trick or threat?
Anane 11 years ago

I hope this article is just a joke. I do not believe that the Ga Chiefs would stoop low like that. If this story is true then Ghana is doom forever. Because I thought the Gas are more enlightened than those chiefs in the hint ...
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I hope this article is just a joke. I do not believe that the Ga Chiefs would stoop low like that. If this story is true then Ghana is doom forever. Because I thought the Gas are more enlightened than those chiefs in the hinterland.
Alexander Illi 11 years ago

"Why don't they sacrifice a cow to pacify the land to stop road accidents?"

From a comment on the article "KMA sacrifices sheep for flood"
( www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/regional/artikel.php?ID=312106&comment=10537925# ...
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"Why don't they sacrifice a cow to pacify the land to stop road accidents?"

From a comment on the article "KMA sacrifices sheep for flood"
( www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/regional/artikel.php?ID=312106&comment=10537925#com )
Akadu Mensema 11 years ago

Duh!

Duh!
TEACHER 11 years ago

The so-called traditional leadership must cease to exist. Some are simply obstacles to peace and progress. I will stick my neck out to mention, some traditional leaders in the Western region, all traditional leaders in Greate ...
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The so-called traditional leadership must cease to exist. Some are simply obstacles to peace and progress. I will stick my neck out to mention, some traditional leaders in the Western region, all traditional leaders in Greater Accra, all leaders in the Northern region, and some in the Eastern region. These leaders are useless and enemies to peace and developments in their areas. They must of force give place to rational leaders. Idiots, go and work and buy your own sheep and cows for food.
Agya 11 years ago

do they even have drunk driving laws in this country? If it exist then who is enforcing it?

do they even have drunk driving laws in this country? If it exist then who is enforcing it?
Cocoa Krachie 11 years ago

What an idiot, did Ga chiefs do these same rituals before all G lands were sold for NOTHING. He wants free Schnapp to drink. Kwashie

What an idiot, did Ga chiefs do these same rituals before all G lands were sold for NOTHING. He wants free Schnapp to drink. Kwashie
WENTON 11 years ago

We are tired of these 'stories' by the so-called traditional rulers. They always want to take advantage of every situation. If there is anything like that why should the gods not deal with those at the helm of affairs instead ...
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We are tired of these 'stories' by the so-called traditional rulers. They always want to take advantage of every situation. If there is anything like that why should the gods not deal with those at the helm of affairs instead of killing innocent citizens. Such stories shift attention from the careless drivers and pedestrains as well.

Myself 11 years ago

Ask them again, why not deal with the senseless engineers and the authorities in charge

Ask them again, why not deal with the senseless engineers and the authorities in charge
Alex London 11 years ago

Nananom in Ga State please note that no number of cows slaughtered would save a single life; unless drivers change their attitude. The mentality of Ghanain drivers is that speed comes first before safety. "Car yi die ejanipa ...
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Nananom in Ga State please note that no number of cows slaughtered would save a single life; unless drivers change their attitude. The mentality of Ghanain drivers is that speed comes first before safety. "Car yi die ejanipaa o" haven't you heard this before?
Ben 11 years ago

We need to educate people not to cross the highway by crossing at random anywhere the want and rather use the overhead bridges. The design was poor by all standard and Ghana Highways and their consultants should bow their hea ...
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We need to educate people not to cross the highway by crossing at random anywhere the want and rather use the overhead bridges. The design was poor by all standard and Ghana Highways and their consultants should bow their heads down in shame.
goza gotoro 11 years ago

Rituals cannot remove attitudinal stupidity.These retrogressive chiefs should be treated with the disgrace they are carrying along, and be ignored accordingly!!!!!!!!

Rituals cannot remove attitudinal stupidity.These retrogressive chiefs should be treated with the disgrace they are carrying along, and be ignored accordingly!!!!!!!!
ADAMS KAMARA 11 years ago

WHY ALL THESE FOOLISH TALK, WHY GHANAIANS, WHEN WILL WE LEARN,FROM OUR MISTAKES INSTEAD OF BLAMING KUFFOUR. PLEASE LEAVE MR KUFFOUR ALONE FOR IT SEEMS THIS PARTICULAR CHIEF HATE KUFFOR. I WILL ADVICE THIS CHIEF WHO CAME FROM ...
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WHY ALL THESE FOOLISH TALK, WHY GHANAIANS, WHEN WILL WE LEARN,FROM OUR MISTAKES INSTEAD OF BLAMING KUFFOUR. PLEASE LEAVE MR KUFFOUR ALONE FOR IT SEEMS THIS PARTICULAR CHIEF HATE KUFFOR. I WILL ADVICE THIS CHIEF WHO CAME FROM OGBOMOSHO IN NIGERIAL TO GO BACK TO HIS HOME LAND IF HE CAN'T EUCATE HIS PEOPLE FROM HIS AREA.
Myself 11 years ago

We are crazy in this country called Ghana, how many foot bridges are there on that highway, between Jorwulu junction to Lapaz how do you expect the people to cross the road? No amount of rituals will stop the deaths until the ...
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We are crazy in this country called Ghana, how many foot bridges are there on that highway, between Jorwulu junction to Lapaz how do you expect the people to cross the road? No amount of rituals will stop the deaths until they put up enough foot bridges. Madina/Adenta is next.
Dramani Mahama 11 years ago

So Ghana still has such stupid empty headed backward people as traditional chiefs ruling them. No wounder your country is sinking in the mist of your Gold, Petroleum, diamond etc

So Ghana still has such stupid empty headed backward people as traditional chiefs ruling them. No wounder your country is sinking in the mist of your Gold, Petroleum, diamond etc
OLDMAN GYASI 11 years ago

_____IS THE CAUSE OF GHANAIAN BACKWARDNESS IN DEVELOPEMENT .THE WHITES UTILIZED SCIENCE AND TECNOLOGY TO CONSTRUCT ROADS, WITHOUT SUCH BELIEVES AS RITUALS WITH ALCHOL,SLAUGHTERING OF SHEEP FOR" RIVER GODS",UPROOTING OF TREES ...
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_____IS THE CAUSE OF GHANAIAN BACKWARDNESS IN DEVELOPEMENT .THE WHITES UTILIZED SCIENCE AND TECNOLOGY TO CONSTRUCT ROADS, WITHOUT SUCH BELIEVES AS RITUALS WITH ALCHOL,SLAUGHTERING OF SHEEP FOR" RIVER GODS",UPROOTING OF TREES, AND SOME STONES/ROCKS BEFORE STARTING THE JOB.
HIM 11 years ago

Bull Shit!!! Article

Bull Shit!!! Article
Dr. med.William Acquah,Germany 11 years ago

Another primitive idiot!He has to be axed immediately!

Another primitive idiot!He has to be axed immediately!
Adwoa 11 years ago

This about driving with common sense and has nothing to do with the gods. Ghanaian drivers are animals to the extent that one is left speechless. How can you have a motor way in the middle of a city?. It's just a dual carria ...
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This about driving with common sense and has nothing to do with the gods. Ghanaian drivers are animals to the extent that one is left speechless. How can you have a motor way in the middle of a city?. It's just a dual carriage road. But animals in Ghana call it motor way and drivers speed like animals as well. Complete utter rubbish. Nonsense.
Nana Kwame 11 years ago

The idiot who wrote this article knows he is lying about Ga chiefs therefore he could not mention any names of the so called chiefs he interviewed. Ga chiefs dont just run to pacify any gods for the stupidity of pedestrians w ...
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The idiot who wrote this article knows he is lying about Ga chiefs therefore he could not mention any names of the so called chiefs he interviewed. Ga chiefs dont just run to pacify any gods for the stupidity of pedestrians who refuse to obey simple traffic rules resulting in dying foolish deaths.The streetis not a market place and the disobedient hawkers should should get away from there!!
JoyUSA 11 years ago

I AM A GA MY QUISTION IS WAS THE ROAD STERCTH FROM AN Y OTHER LAND BESIDE THE ONE IT WAS BEFORE WHAT RITUALS HAS TO WITH THE ROAD IF WAS THERE ALREADY WHAT A DISGRACE SUBJECT GA. CHIEFS ARE DISGRACEING THIER CULTURE

I AM A GA MY QUISTION IS WAS THE ROAD STERCTH FROM AN Y OTHER LAND BESIDE THE ONE IT WAS BEFORE WHAT RITUALS HAS TO WITH THE ROAD IF WAS THERE ALREADY WHAT A DISGRACE SUBJECT GA. CHIEFS ARE DISGRACEING THIER CULTURE
TEE 11 years ago

TOO MUCH PRIMITIVES THINKING. WE ARE IN. 21ST CENTURY PERIOD

TOO MUCH PRIMITIVES THINKING. WE ARE IN. 21ST CENTURY PERIOD
TEE 11 years ago

STOP THAT BUSH PRIMITIVES THINKING. INFERIORITY COMPLEX STILL IN 21 CENTURY PERIOD

STOP THAT BUSH PRIMITIVES THINKING. INFERIORITY COMPLEX STILL IN 21 CENTURY PERIOD
EZEKIEL 11 years ago

Those gods have NEVER SEEN A MOVING VEHICLE !!If a pedestrian crosses the road at ANY point, the chances are that this person will be knocked down! Killing cows and Goats will NOT change anything. Let's be a bit more DISCIPLI ...
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Those gods have NEVER SEEN A MOVING VEHICLE !!If a pedestrian crosses the road at ANY point, the chances are that this person will be knocked down! Killing cows and Goats will NOT change anything. Let's be a bit more DISCIPLINED....not overspeed, use zebra-crossing and the bridges,STOP using EVERY AVAILABLE SPACE as a market and SERVICE the Traffic lights REGULARLY!
We are in the 21st century.....NO BLOOD SACRIFICE FOR MECHANICAL VEHICLES!!!"
SANDOW 11 years ago

IT IS ABSOLUTE UNWISE TO BLAME THE GODS.UNTIL THE LEGENDARY SWEBBA BABY SAGA CAN YOU TELL THE NUMBER OF BABIES THAT WERE STOLLEN UNDER SUCH BIZARE CIRCUMSTANCES AT KATH???MAY MORE HEINOUS CRIMES ARE YET TO COME OUT. IN SUCH ...
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IT IS ABSOLUTE UNWISE TO BLAME THE GODS.UNTIL THE LEGENDARY SWEBBA BABY SAGA CAN YOU TELL THE NUMBER OF BABIES THAT WERE STOLLEN UNDER SUCH BIZARE CIRCUMSTANCES AT KATH???MAY MORE HEINOUS CRIMES ARE YET TO COME OUT. IN SUCH CASES DO WE SLAUGHTER COWS,GIRAPHS,DINOS OR KUKRUDUS TO PACIFY KATH OR THE NURSES OR THE DOCTORS THERE...???

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