AU must wean itself from Western donors - Mahama

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Fellow citizen. 10 years ago

Africans are beggars and would continue to be beggars. African leaders depending on foreign donors doesn`t give them the wisdom to rule. There should be a complete stop to this sort of practice. There isn`t a single mineral r ...
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Africans are beggars and would continue to be beggars. African leaders depending on foreign donors doesn`t give them the wisdom to rule. There should be a complete stop to this sort of practice. There isn`t a single mineral resources we can`t find on the continent and with the huge number of educators on the continent we still have to depend on western countries to be able to read our various budgets. Brazil has now cancelled some African debts and the same happened with some western countries in the past and we still went to them for support. Some years back, Brazil wasn`t better than some African countries but they`ve now developed to the extent of supporting some African countries. We keep holding our plates all the time for someone to put something in it for us to feed on.
CASTLE BOY 10 years ago

CHINA $3Bn loan is on the way.

CHINA $3Bn loan is on the way.
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL! 10 years ago

WESTERN DONORS WILL DO WHATEVER IT TAKES TO CONTINUE GIVING AFRICA AID, GRANTS...YOU KNOW WHY? BCOS THEY BENEFIT MORE THAN THEY GIVE. AFRICAN GOVT ARE TOO DUMB TO REALISE THIS. NOTHING IS FREE ON THIS EARTH EXCEPT THE AIR WE ...
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WESTERN DONORS WILL DO WHATEVER IT TAKES TO CONTINUE GIVING AFRICA AID, GRANTS...YOU KNOW WHY? BCOS THEY BENEFIT MORE THAN THEY GIVE. AFRICAN GOVT ARE TOO DUMB TO REALISE THIS. NOTHING IS FREE ON THIS EARTH EXCEPT THE AIR WE BREATHE. EVEN WATER IS NOT FREE.
facts 10 years ago

Mahama got the least oppotunity to serve Ghana but lo and behold it was an opportunity to get rich quick . To negotiate for loan from china he considered his part first,to buy an aeroplane for Ghana, it was his interest first ...
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Mahama got the least oppotunity to serve Ghana but lo and behold it was an opportunity to get rich quick . To negotiate for loan from china he considered his part first,to buy an aeroplane for Ghana, it was his interest first, he jnflated the prices. Mahama should better sing patriotic songs rather than hypocratic hymns.
Nana Kofi Gyasi 10 years ago

THE SAME TACTICS THAT YOU ARE USING TO DEFRAUD AND CORRUPT GHANAIANS, THIS SAME TACTICS THAT YOU ARE TELLING THE OAU. IF WHAT YOU ARE SAYING IS RIGHT, THEN WHY SHOULD YOU GO FOR THE CHINA LOAN? FOOLISH GHANAIANS WILL FOLLOW ...
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THE SAME TACTICS THAT YOU ARE USING TO DEFRAUD AND CORRUPT GHANAIANS, THIS SAME TACTICS THAT YOU ARE TELLING THE OAU. IF WHAT YOU ARE SAYING IS RIGHT, THEN WHY SHOULD YOU GO FOR THE CHINA LOAN? FOOLISH GHANAIANS WILL FOLLOW YOU IDIOT TANIIBA MAHAMA.
Fellow citizen. 10 years ago

That`s why all these leaders are not needed on the continent.

That`s why all these leaders are not needed on the continent.
Kologah 10 years ago

his was exactly what gaddafi was saying by taking AU out of IMF and to form african's own IMF HQ in nigeria.but dangerous and demoniacal white animals out of greed,killed this man

his was exactly what gaddafi was saying by taking AU out of IMF and to form african's own IMF HQ in nigeria.but dangerous and demoniacal white animals out of greed,killed this man
DAN 10 years ago

So they,just as Nigeria should be able to do..But since Ghana and Nigeria leaders are theives..The oil wealth has not helped the citizens like Saudi's..Even the USA state of Alaska was paying their citizens a check for profit ...
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So they,just as Nigeria should be able to do..But since Ghana and Nigeria leaders are theives..The oil wealth has not helped the citizens like Saudi's..Even the USA state of Alaska was paying their citizens a check for profit sharing in that states oil find!
TAMBRO 10 years ago

KOFI GJASI MIND YOUR COMMENTS.YOU DON`T DESERVE THE TITLE "NANA"YOU ARE A VERY STUPID ENTITY FOR INSULTING YOUR PRESIDENT.YOU SHOULD NOT EVEN BE ALLOWED TO PRESENT YOUR COMMENTS ON THE NET.

KOFI GJASI MIND YOUR COMMENTS.YOU DON`T DESERVE THE TITLE "NANA"YOU ARE A VERY STUPID ENTITY FOR INSULTING YOUR PRESIDENT.YOU SHOULD NOT EVEN BE ALLOWED TO PRESENT YOUR COMMENTS ON THE NET.
Nana Kofi Gyasi 10 years ago

INCOMPETENT FOOL WHO STEALS IN AN ELECTION TO BRING WAR IN GHANA CONNOT BE MY PRESIDENT. LOOK AT THE SITUATION IN GHANA NOW, NO LIGHT, NO WATER, NO FOOD, NO WORK, NO GOOD HEARTH, NO SECURITY, ONLY CORRUPTION AND KICK-BACKS. ...
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INCOMPETENT FOOL WHO STEALS IN AN ELECTION TO BRING WAR IN GHANA CONNOT BE MY PRESIDENT. LOOK AT THE SITUATION IN GHANA NOW, NO LIGHT, NO WATER, NO FOOD, NO WORK, NO GOOD HEARTH, NO SECURITY, ONLY CORRUPTION AND KICK-BACKS. DON,T YOU KNOW THAT HE IS HARMING THE COUNTRY?
insight to the bone 10 years ago

the pepeni sticks his dick into anything that walks on 2 or 4 legs and when caught finds a way to blame some poor innocent . this pepeni has proven to be perverse so much so that he tries to force on us a gay sodomizing cultu ...
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the pepeni sticks his dick into anything that walks on 2 or 4 legs and when caught finds a way to blame some poor innocent . this pepeni has proven to be perverse so much so that he tries to force on us a gay sodomizing culture . ndc is a truely sick party but we are not surprised since for decades it was lead by the bastard son of an uncircumcised idiot who was so maltreated by the ashawo mother he wanted to have nothing to do with him so this jj put all his frustrations on us . a bad seed will never grow a worthy plant but only worthless fruits. look at the results , today we have corruption infiltrated in all institutions of govt but take a closer look at who , its normally the gas , ayigbe and pepeni who are unrelenting and stubborn in their demands. if you dont give in to their demands they will find a way to set you up so you have the organized crime office , bni , cid or some other persecuting you. they know Ghana doesnt belong to them and dont care so one hopes that either some fanti or Akan man deals with you at least then you have a chance of fairness if they are not members of the ndc. the ndc agent provocateurs on this forum can not say i lie so attack my person but these are all the elements of the hegemony that bring us closer to war so prepare . long live the republic of Akan
MENSAH 10 years ago

We might be going to purchase AIR IN THE NEAR FUTURE,IF WE DO NOT CONTROL POLUTION NOW.
NOTHING EVEN COMES FROM HEAVEN TO THE EARTH,WITHOUT SOMETHING GOING THERE.
WE RECEIVE MORE,BY GIVING TOO:
GIVE AND IT SHALL BE GIVEN T ...
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We might be going to purchase AIR IN THE NEAR FUTURE,IF WE DO NOT CONTROL POLUTION NOW.
NOTHING EVEN COMES FROM HEAVEN TO THE EARTH,WITHOUT SOMETHING GOING THERE.
WE RECEIVE MORE,BY GIVING TOO:
GIVE AND IT SHALL BE GIVEN TO YOU,GOOD MEASURE,PRESSED DOWN,SHAKING TOGETHER AND RUNNING OVER,SHALL MEN GIVE UNTO YOUR BOSSOM.WITH THE SAME MEASURE YOU GIVE WITHAL,IT SHALL BE MEASURED BACK TO YOU - LK6:38
WE RECEIVE FROM THE WEST EVERYDAY,BUT WE DO NOT GIVE TO ANYONE.
THE SPIRITUAL LAW OF GIVING TURNS AGAINST US,BECAUSE WE DO NOT GIVE TO RECEIVE.
THAT EXPLAINS WHY WE ARE ALWAYS INNEED(POOR).
WE HAVE TO START TO GIVE,EVEN OUT OF OUR NEED,IF WE NEED GOD TO BLESS US TOO.
Frank Agyena-Karikari 10 years ago

To wean themselves from Western donors and bring the Chinese Galamsey people as we have done in Ghana?

To wean themselves from Western donors and bring the Chinese Galamsey people as we have done in Ghana?
YAOVI MEVADO 10 years ago

THANK GOD, AFRICA IS BEGINNING TO TAKE BOLD STEP. WE'VE BEEN TOO RELIANT ON OTHERS, THAT IS THE SHAME!! AND A BIG. LETS RATHER BE HAPPY AND HOPEFUL FOR THE FUTURE AS WE STRIVE TO BECOME TRULY INDEPENDENT, NOT JUST POLITICALLY ...
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THANK GOD, AFRICA IS BEGINNING TO TAKE BOLD STEP. WE'VE BEEN TOO RELIANT ON OTHERS, THAT IS THE SHAME!! AND A BIG. LETS RATHER BE HAPPY AND HOPEFUL FOR THE FUTURE AS WE STRIVE TO BECOME TRULY INDEPENDENT, NOT JUST POLITICALLY. GOD BLESS GHANA, GOD BLESS PRESIDENT MAHAMA.
True Patriot 10 years ago

Rep[lace the Western Loans with the Chinese ones eh.

Where did you purchase Pres. Atta Mills' Casket.

How many African Consultants and contracts have you done business with?

Rep[lace the Western Loans with the Chinese ones eh.

Where did you purchase Pres. Atta Mills' Casket.

How many African Consultants and contracts have you done business with?
INDIGO 10 years ago

Why the emphasis on the West. Are you saying that loans from the East are okay? A loan is a loan and will be paid anyway. Mahama should have sounded right if he had said "Africa must wean itself from donors"

Why the emphasis on the West. Are you saying that loans from the East are okay? A loan is a loan and will be paid anyway. Mahama should have sounded right if he had said "Africa must wean itself from donors"
Middle Figure 10 years ago

Mahama is talking bullshit.. Why is he going to France for? Ghana has every natural resources but see what the country is going..

Mahama is talking bullshit.. Why is he going to France for? Ghana has every natural resources but see what the country is going..
panafrican 10 years ago

u fool. chinese money is a loan not for free as the AU receives

u fool. chinese money is a loan not for free as the AU receives
YAOVI MEVADO 10 years ago

HAVE YOU GOT NOTHING GOOD TO SAY? THAT MEANS, GIVEN THE POWER, YOU WILL NOTHING GOOD TO OFFER. PRAY FOR REPENTANCE MY DEAR.

HAVE YOU GOT NOTHING GOOD TO SAY? THAT MEANS, GIVEN THE POWER, YOU WILL NOTHING GOOD TO OFFER. PRAY FOR REPENTANCE MY DEAR.
Anah 10 years ago

Beggars without shame !

Beggars without shame !
Zip Ip 10 years ago

I thing the whole issue of western European Colonial and Slave Trade Masters Donating funds to re build the fragile State Of Africa Socio Economic is a must thing ,the Europeans Must contribute financially till Africa is wel ...
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I thing the whole issue of western European Colonial and Slave Trade Masters Donating funds to re build the fragile State Of Africa Socio Economic is a must thing ,the Europeans Must contribute financially till Africa is well Developed
JOE 10 years ago

MAHAMA IS VERY BLOCK-HEADED PERSON.HE MUST NOT BE POWER DRUNK TO SAY ANYTHING HE CANNOT EXPLAIN IN CLEARER TERMS. IF HE IS CONFUSED AND DON'T KNOW WHAT TO SAY, IT WILL BE BETTER TO KEEP QUITE THAN TALK SHIT.TRYING TO IMPRESS ...
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MAHAMA IS VERY BLOCK-HEADED PERSON.HE MUST NOT BE POWER DRUNK TO SAY ANYTHING HE CANNOT EXPLAIN IN CLEARER TERMS. IF HE IS CONFUSED AND DON'T KNOW WHAT TO SAY, IT WILL BE BETTER TO KEEP QUITE THAN TALK SHIT.TRYING TO IMPRESS BUT ON A NEGATIVE STANCE IS A BIG MISTAKE.
Joe Lawrence 10 years ago

Why specify only Western Donors? It should affect ALL Donors.

Why specify only Western Donors? It should affect ALL Donors.
ASEM BE BA DABI 10 years ago

Stop! Mahama stop! Stop that stupid talk and get prepared to hand over to Nana Addo period. Who soever think what I am saying is not right can go to hell

Stop! Mahama stop! Stop that stupid talk and get prepared to hand over to Nana Addo period. Who soever think what I am saying is not right can go to hell
KOKOLIKO 10 years ago

Whether you like it or not JM is the President of Ghana till 2020.Gye Nyame.

Whether you like it or not JM is the President of Ghana till 2020.Gye Nyame.
Ali 10 years ago

It is time for us as africans to train great thinkers for the sake of the future of our beloverd contenent infact i am very disappointed for the comments been made by some friends on program ,nothing is impossible thanks p ...
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It is time for us as africans to train great thinkers for the sake of the future of our beloverd contenent infact i am very disappointed for the comments been made by some friends on program ,nothing is impossible thanks presdent mahama for your beutiful speach .may God bless Ghana .
Conventional Youth. 10 years ago

TRADES:

T- Transparency

R- Responsibility

A- Accountability

D- Diligence

E- Security

TRADES:

T- Transparency

R- Responsibility

A- Accountability

D- Diligence

E- Security
Lawyer 10 years ago

Few months ago, you were telling donors at the UN not to reduce their Aid to Ghana, because Ghana has not gotten out of the Woods yet. And now you are telling the AU the direct opposite.

Can you wean Ghana off Aid first be ...
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Few months ago, you were telling donors at the UN not to reduce their Aid to Ghana, because Ghana has not gotten out of the Woods yet. And now you are telling the AU the direct opposite.

Can you wean Ghana off Aid first before asking the AU to do so.
Jonathan Ackah 10 years ago

GOD SAVE US ALL.

GOD SAVE US ALL.
COW LANE EXCHANGE 10 years ago

Of course, of course. Business with China, Korea and Brazil na him be the best. No scrutiny. Huge kickbacks!

Of course, of course. Business with China, Korea and Brazil na him be the best. No scrutiny. Huge kickbacks!
HANNIBAL(Blessed by God) 10 years ago

The AU should be able to fund all its activities. The AU also needs an African standby force. After that the imperialistic French forces in Africa and the U.S. Africom will become irrelevant

The AU should be able to fund all its activities. The AU also needs an African standby force. After that the imperialistic French forces in Africa and the U.S. Africom will become irrelevant
km agyin 10 years ago

Africa must wean itself from all foreign donors, including the Chinese. They are worse than the westerners with their destruction of our environment and disregard for our laws. Charity begins at home. Wean Ghana off the Chine ...
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Africa must wean itself from all foreign donors, including the Chinese. They are worse than the westerners with their destruction of our environment and disregard for our laws. Charity begins at home. Wean Ghana off the Chinese first. Show by deed in your own backyard first,Mr. President!
kweku don 10 years ago

you a discerning Ghanaian. God bless you for the comment

you a discerning Ghanaian. God bless you for the comment
True Patriot 10 years ago

God bless u for your comment.

This NDC govt. is movimg Ghana's development backwards.

What can Ghana gain by teamimg up with China?

God bless u for your comment.

This NDC govt. is movimg Ghana's development backwards.

What can Ghana gain by teamimg up with China?
Abena 10 years ago

Disgraceful and distasteful. Grow up African leaders.

Disgraceful and distasteful. Grow up African leaders.
Nii 10 years ago

I am fully behind this call by His Excellency and I believe it is a fresh call to a new route of achieving freedom and unity for the continent.

Excellent call !!!!!

I am fully behind this call by His Excellency and I believe it is a fresh call to a new route of achieving freedom and unity for the continent.

Excellent call !!!!!
O b j 10 years ago

Oh leaders of Africa, how soom will Africa becomes one nation. Dr. Kwame Nkrumah has played his part. This is your time for you leaders to continue. Please wake up is becoming late. God help Africa.

Oh leaders of Africa, how soom will Africa becomes one nation. Dr. Kwame Nkrumah has played his part. This is your time for you leaders to continue. Please wake up is becoming late. God help Africa.
Martey 10 years ago

How are u going to do it when we cannot even balance our budget and African leaders as little thinkers as they are corrupt, and will not have access to further steal our money? Mahama should stop spewing out this garbage. He ...
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How are u going to do it when we cannot even balance our budget and African leaders as little thinkers as they are corrupt, and will not have access to further steal our money? Mahama should stop spewing out this garbage. He should first balance Ghana's budget and put Ghana on the road where private enterprise will boom instead of dishing out huge sums to cronies. Stop the cheap talk, we have heard it all before. Tell that to the kids!
Concern Ghanian 10 years ago

WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO STOP IT?

WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO STOP IT?
Concern Ghanian 10 years ago

WHERE IS OUR GOLD YOU TOOK TO IRAN?

WHERE IS OUR GOLD YOU TOOK TO IRAN?
Kwame Aidoo 10 years ago

You just stated that you are corrupt and that is why you are sleeping with amadaneja.That is why you are flooding our country with these rouge Chinese.You are not smart, Mr!

You just stated that you are corrupt and that is why you are sleeping with amadaneja.That is why you are flooding our country with these rouge Chinese.You are not smart, Mr!
Larry 10 years ago

Very nice idea and speech but I think our president doesn't understand what he's saying. Ex-Prez Kufuor did his best to wean us from western donors but you and the ndc government hooked us back to them. You have have not led ...
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Very nice idea and speech but I think our president doesn't understand what he's saying. Ex-Prez Kufuor did his best to wean us from western donors but you and the ndc government hooked us back to them. You have have not led Ghana out of that woods so where is the moral authority of your speech? EMPTY STATEMENTS DON'T ACHIEVE ANYTHING MR PRESIDENT.
kojo brenya 10 years ago

The au is an epitomy of the useless tribalistic, greedy and power drunk governments we have all over Africa and Ghana is no exception.
This is why the majority of Africans will not see qualitative development till thy kingdo ...
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The au is an epitomy of the useless tribalistic, greedy and power drunk governments we have all over Africa and Ghana is no exception.
This is why the majority of Africans will not see qualitative development till thy kingdom come.
African leaders are all thieves who only steal the resources of their people after they have visited every village to buy votes from the ordinary people only to turn round and dishonestly share resources among themselves.
Shame unto all the useless African leaders on the occasion of the AU's 50th anniversary.
Foreigner 10 years ago

This is a great idea...but that's all...a great idea. How can Ghana stop receiving foreign funds when 70% of the budget is spent JUST on salaries !!! How many roads and buildings have been built with foreign grants? Can we ...
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This is a great idea...but that's all...a great idea. How can Ghana stop receiving foreign funds when 70% of the budget is spent JUST on salaries !!! How many roads and buildings have been built with foreign grants? Can we all say N1, Defense Building, road to Aburi, etc, etc, etc.

The government doesn't have the backbone to take difficult steps to make this a reality. They need to reduce government spending on salaries (yes, lay off a % of government workers) and expand the revenue base.
Aba 10 years ago

Start by weaning yourself off Chinese loans!

Start by weaning yourself off Chinese loans!
kweku don 10 years ago

This man is a confused Ghanaian. You have or may be on your way to take a huge loan from China which hasn't happen in Africa before and now you are telling AU members to wean themselves from foreign donors? eiii is this man c ...
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This man is a confused Ghanaian. You have or may be on your way to take a huge loan from China which hasn't happen in Africa before and now you are telling AU members to wean themselves from foreign donors? eiii is this man crazy?!
John Musah 10 years ago

AU must listen to these words of advice. The idea that western donors should pay for AU activities contradict its main g, and the issue of sovereignty.
Please fund your activities with your own money.

AU must listen to these words of advice. The idea that western donors should pay for AU activities contradict its main g, and the issue of sovereignty.
Please fund your activities with your own money.
mahama 10 years ago

Nkrumah and co have cried this out forever. you sit at the castle with rawlings, Mills and you preach this nonsense. Act, dont talk plenty.

Nkrumah and co have cried this out forever. you sit at the castle with rawlings, Mills and you preach this nonsense. Act, dont talk plenty.
Adams 10 years ago

Mr president not too long ago you accepted a loan from china.. You cannot be preaching outside fund weaning while you are doing the contrary in your Country.. Erithrea on it alone does not accept any foreign aid so start in ...
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Mr president not too long ago you accepted a loan from china.. You cannot be preaching outside fund weaning while you are doing the contrary in your Country.. Erithrea on it alone does not accept any foreign aid so start in your country before preaching it to others
Pelicles 10 years ago

How could AU and African nations, weaned themselves off donors support when stealing is the order of the day?

Trust me, stealing etc is a preventive tool of accumulating money and wealth to target a specific project.

A ...
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How could AU and African nations, weaned themselves off donors support when stealing is the order of the day?

Trust me, stealing etc is a preventive tool of accumulating money and wealth to target a specific project.

African leaders talk as if they are clean. How many of them have bank accounts in Europe and the question is why?
Great Nana Antwi 10 years ago

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Balawo President 10 years ago

Listen to a not-so-serious president who recklessly spent the nation's scarce resources on one election to foist himself on Ghanaians and is looking for donor sponsorship to balance his budget in France and Japan. Balance you ...
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Listen to a not-so-serious president who recklessly spent the nation's scarce resources on one election to foist himself on Ghanaians and is looking for donor sponsorship to balance his budget in France and Japan. Balance your budget without the European/Asian donors before you open that wide mouth of yours on this particular issue.
Kofi 10 years ago

AU must wean itself from Western donors for Chinese donors, right?

AU must wean itself from Western donors for Chinese donors, right?
de 10 years ago

Prez Mahama may have made a very strong suggestion to the AU to wean itself from Western donors. While he sweet-talks the AU on the need stop dependence on grants and concessional loans from the West, ironically, his administ ...
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Prez Mahama may have made a very strong suggestion to the AU to wean itself from Western donors. While he sweet-talks the AU on the need stop dependence on grants and concessional loans from the West, ironically, his administration, like his predecessor's is steeping Ghana in reliance grants and loans from our Western partners even to make for the budget deficits. It's a shame that he and late Atta Mills decided to enslave Ghana to the IMF again. Put your house in order and you will have the political boldness to make such strong recommendations to others.
Kwabena 10 years ago

Should include Eastern aid as well. Ok to do business with others, butnot at the detriment of our people. Africans, we should be much further along than we areand not really needing all that much aid from abroad.

Should include Eastern aid as well. Ok to do business with others, butnot at the detriment of our people. Africans, we should be much further along than we areand not really needing all that much aid from abroad.
Postmaster 10 years ago

Ghana should be the first to wean itself of western donor support as black African country to gain independence. Mahama do you think Ghana can survive without western donor support. For decades our annual budgets have been su ...
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Ghana should be the first to wean itself of western donor support as black African country to gain independence. Mahama do you think Ghana can survive without western donor support. For decades our annual budgets have been subsidized by western donor support and go on to talk shit at AU meeting. And that fat bitch Hanna Tetteh also in there to explain the nonsense coming from Mahama.
theodore mottey 10 years ago

it is very important to Au to has their agenda and speaking their languages, culture, truth to their nation as hold not copy western country culture.

it is very important to Au to has their agenda and speaking their languages, culture, truth to their nation as hold not copy western country culture.
NIGERIA THE BEST 10 years ago

WHAT A DOUBLE STANDARD , DOUBLE FACED MAN U ARE GOING TO BORROW 3 BILLION FROM CHINA AND GHANA IS 57 YEARS OLD WHY DONT U APPLY UR METHOD TO UR COUNTRY

WHAT A DOUBLE STANDARD , DOUBLE FACED MAN U ARE GOING TO BORROW 3 BILLION FROM CHINA AND GHANA IS 57 YEARS OLD WHY DONT U APPLY UR METHOD TO UR COUNTRY
john atolague 10 years ago

campaigning for China to take over Africa. He sign a loan of $3billion from China. looking for more customers for China.

campaigning for China to take over Africa. He sign a loan of $3billion from China. looking for more customers for China.
mensah abrampa 10 years ago

Mahama must wean himself from the knee jerk borrowing,begin jailing corrupt officials immediately and ask for accountability from each of his appointees and himself.
We need the Freedom of Information Bill now and it must n ...
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Mahama must wean himself from the knee jerk borrowing,begin jailing corrupt officials immediately and ask for accountability from each of his appointees and himself.
We need the Freedom of Information Bill now and it must not be the watered down version.Declare your assets and ask your subordinates to do same. Reduce the number of ministers and deputies. Scrap the 3 wise men ministerial positions. We don't have the money besides Ghana is a small country with a small economy.When the head moves the entire body moves. Let the reformation, the renaissance, and the rejuvenation,the discipline and accountability start from you. As the first gentleman we expect the president to respect marriage vows and let (your) family be a true first family that all ghanaian families will emulate. Too much talk no action.
KWASHIE ADJAH 10 years ago

EX PRESIDENT KUFUOR WEANED FROM THE IMF AND ATTA MILLS AND JOHN MAHAMA TOOK US BACK TO THE IMF FOR LOANS WHICH ARE BIGGER THAN THOSE TAKEN BY ALL GOVERNMENTS SINCE INDEPENDENCE.
WHEN DID JOHN MAHAMA BECOME A CONVERT TO WEANI ...
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EX PRESIDENT KUFUOR WEANED FROM THE IMF AND ATTA MILLS AND JOHN MAHAMA TOOK US BACK TO THE IMF FOR LOANS WHICH ARE BIGGER THAN THOSE TAKEN BY ALL GOVERNMENTS SINCE INDEPENDENCE.
WHEN DID JOHN MAHAMA BECOME A CONVERT TO WEANING OURSELVES FROM WESTERN DONORS???????????? IS IT MORE OF THE BIG-TALK, DO-LITTLE, ACHIEVE-NOTHING RETHORIC OF THE AFRC/P/NDC BEEN DISPLAYED BY JOHN MAHAMA?????????
Sankofa 10 years ago

So why did K4 take us into HIPC?

Was he not contracting loans on his numerous trips abroad?

Check your facts before posting tripe on this blog.

So why did K4 take us into HIPC?

Was he not contracting loans on his numerous trips abroad?

Check your facts before posting tripe on this blog.
Alpha 10 years ago

Just do the same in Ghana. IS all talk!

Just do the same in Ghana. IS all talk!
MR COOLMAN 10 years ago

good ideal

good ideal
douglas 10 years ago

and stepdown for nana

and stepdown for nana
OBIBINI 10 years ago

AU depending on the West for funding and military support to protect its members from external aggression.This is a disgrace and undermines the ideas behind the founding of the organization.

AU depending on the West for funding and military support to protect its members from external aggression.This is a disgrace and undermines the ideas behind the founding of the organization.
Nana 10 years ago

My congratulations to you President John Dramani Mahama. Your call sounds good and responsible. We must rely first on our own means to develop. Nobody in this life will help Africa develop beside its own sons.

Let's put an ...
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My congratulations to you President John Dramani Mahama. Your call sounds good and responsible. We must rely first on our own means to develop. Nobody in this life will help Africa develop beside its own sons.

Let's put an end to the western countries false assistance and let them get out from Africa. It is not acceptable that they attend our summits and conferences. Do we attend theirs?

These white people are worse than satan. They gathered in Berlin and shared our continent just like a cake and came in to loot our resources and assassinated the best of our parents and leaders who opposed them.

Instead of accounting for their demoniac actions against black people they are talking about democracy. Does the democracy allow anybody to colonize other people and exploit their wealth in a total impunity?

They are talking about human rights on lips and do something else. Shame to them and their Christianity, shame also to arabs with their islam as they were the first to come to Africa to buy slaves.

No Head of state should attend a summit on peace and security in Paris the french President Francois Holland intends to host there next December 2013. The problems of Africa must be discussed in Africa and not in Europe or America or somewhere else.

Let the African leaders save money and create funds to run their continent. That is possible because we have so many resources and instead of giving that money to hypocrite christians, muslims,traditional chiefs,women and unmature youth for the propaganda of the governing party we can make a good use of that money.
chief amankwa 10 years ago

cool

cool
MAHAMA 10 years ago

MR. PRESIDENT WHY DON'T YOU RETURN BACK THE LOAN FROM CHINE?

MR. PRESIDENT WHY DON'T YOU RETURN BACK THE LOAN FROM CHINE?
DAN 10 years ago

return that China loan and make money to repay the other loans(defence building,Bui Dam) Get the China money and people out of ghana

return that China loan and make money to repay the other loans(defence building,Bui Dam) Get the China money and people out of ghana
PROFESSOR THOMAS KUBI- McA 10 years ago

AFRIKA COMMON =CURRENCY=GOLD
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ABC==AFRIKA --BUSINESS--CLUB==54
THE INSPIRATIONAL MARKET TRANSFORMATION
SHOULD BE BASED ON AFRIKA COMMON
CURRENCY AND NOT SINGLE CURRENCY----EVERY C ...
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AFRIKA COMMON =CURRENCY=GOLD
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ABC==AFRIKA --BUSINESS--CLUB==54
THE INSPIRATIONAL MARKET TRANSFORMATION
SHOULD BE BASED ON AFRIKA COMMON
CURRENCY AND NOT SINGLE CURRENCY----EVERY COUNTRY CAN DEVALUE ITS OWN LOCAL CURRENCY WITH GLOBAL DESCIPLINE APPLICABLE
WHOEVER CONTROLS THE MONEY CONTROLS
THE NATION
PROFESSOR THOMAS KUBI (FOUNDER)
AFRIKA MONETARY SYSTEM
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Asempaneye 10 years ago

Ghana's Minister or is it "Sinister" for Finance and economic Planning just announced that, Ghana is facing a budget short fall or should it "long fall" because donor funding is not arriving at it should. Mr. President, shoul ...
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Ghana's Minister or is it "Sinister" for Finance and economic Planning just announced that, Ghana is facing a budget short fall or should it "long fall" because donor funding is not arriving at it should. Mr. President, should "charity" not begin this journey at home in Ghana? Shame on you.
bismark 10 years ago

great mr. president it is important 4 African leaders 2 be masters of our own continent by being doners rather than being aid beneficiaries- they could start an efficient revenue mobilization through a robust tax system, reve ...
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great mr. president it is important 4 African leaders 2 be masters of our own continent by being doners rather than being aid beneficiaries- they could start an efficient revenue mobilization through a robust tax system, reverse capital flight by leader

AU must wean itself from Western donors - Mahama

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