Shortsightedness, Ghana's bane – Otabil

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Kantanka HH 9 years ago

Dr , don't be short sighted yourself. Where is the oil money you are talking about?

Dr , don't be short sighted yourself. Where is the oil money you are talking about?
OLD SOLDIER 9 years ago

Author: OYOKOBA.....

How I wish I had the wherewithal to appoint this man, Amidu as the Attorney General again.

John Dramani Mahama has no shame and no credibility otherwise he would have appointed this one and only goo ...
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Author: OYOKOBA.....

How I wish I had the wherewithal to appoint this man, Amidu as the Attorney General again.

John Dramani Mahama has no shame and no credibility otherwise he would have appointed this one and only good NDC man Attorney General, not today or yesterday but the very day he assumed the mantle of leadership of this country. But alas, he himself is soiled with corruption big time, hence wouldn't want somebody like Amidu looking over his shoulders. The only way Mahama can win the trust, respect and confidence of the people back in fighting corruption, is to get this man back as soon as possible in the AG's department. Anything less than that is just lip service.

How can we waste the talent of such a person as Mr. Amidu baffles and boggles my mind. Are we that stupid? Damn!
PRINCE KWASI ADADE (OFIE) 9 years ago

NDC, KNOW THAT YOU LACK INTERNATIONAL GOODWILL. REMEMBER THE QUEEN OF BRITAIN THREW A BIG BANQUET FOR EX. PRES. KUFFOUR BUT NOT FOR RAWLINGS IN HIS 19 YEAR RULE, NEITHER WILL MAHAMA,THE SOCIALIST, GET IT.I FEAR, GHANA UNDER N ...
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NDC, KNOW THAT YOU LACK INTERNATIONAL GOODWILL. REMEMBER THE QUEEN OF BRITAIN THREW A BIG BANQUET FOR EX. PRES. KUFFOUR BUT NOT FOR RAWLINGS IN HIS 19 YEAR RULE, NEITHER WILL MAHAMA,THE SOCIALIST, GET IT.I FEAR, GHANA UNDER NDC WILL BRING US NO PROSPERITY BUT GARGANTUAN RETROGRESSION!!!!! NDC, THE WHOLE WORLD KNOW YOU ARE THIEVES. WHERE IS THE US$ 46 BILLION THAT YOU HAVE BORROWED???? YOU WILL NOT GET ANY LOANS FROM ANY QUARTERS AGAIN
GHFUO: nyantakyi, 1/9aa must go.ASAP! 9 years ago

How do we change this? Use the media to propagate longterm decision making, thinking amongst the populace. Do this thru psa's. Topics include banking, finance savings programs, education, Sexual health education, health and s ...
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How do we change this? Use the media to propagate longterm decision making, thinking amongst the populace. Do this thru psa's. Topics include banking, finance savings programs, education, Sexual health education, health and sanitation, driver safety on gh roads etc. Why are ppl shortsighted? It boils down to what the previous generations also did. It has become a learned habit and in order to break the cycle. You need to use the media to build awareness and continually hit them with these messages. Otherwise, forget it!
ZoRRo 9 years ago

Everyone knows the problem with Ghana is the INCOMPETENCE AND CORRUPTION. But the pastor is too scared to mention corruption, so he says it is shortsightedness. Pastors must be brave to put the blame where it is, or just shut ...
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Everyone knows the problem with Ghana is the INCOMPETENCE AND CORRUPTION. But the pastor is too scared to mention corruption, so he says it is shortsightedness. Pastors must be brave to put the blame where it is, or just shut up !
Nana Ansah 9 years ago

Such shortsighted BIG FOOL like OTABIL and cohorts who pull a fast one on their church members are the ones hampering our progress. Religious intoxication is the bane of our Progress. The hypocritical corrupt dishonest Ghanai ...
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Such shortsighted BIG FOOL like OTABIL and cohorts who pull a fast one on their church members are the ones hampering our progress. Religious intoxication is the bane of our Progress. The hypocritical corrupt dishonest Ghanaian abuses God's name every second. How can a poeple claim to be religious and invoke God's name in every sentence but outright corrupt to the marrow so much so that that the devil Looks like an angel.

How can a country progress on binge worshipping? Able bodied men and women are taken hostage for binge prayers 24/7 , 365 days. How do you expect such a nation to go on? I am afraid most Ghanaians are suffering from binge-praying disorder.

Stop OTABIL'S PR-stunt. Stop this coup agitator. Whatever OTABIL says are all SMOKE and MIRRORS.
MARCUS AMPADU 9 years ago

Politics without pragmatic policies is definitely the bane of progressive Ghana.
During Osagyefo's administration, politics walked side by side with pragmatic policies, and we all benefited from the results.
Vision, with ha ...
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Politics without pragmatic policies is definitely the bane of progressive Ghana.
During Osagyefo's administration, politics walked side by side with pragmatic policies, and we all benefited from the results.
Vision, with hard core policies, must come before petty politics.

When politics precedes policies, the centre cannot hold, everything falls apart; and that's what is precisely happening.
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Sodayi 9 years ago

That is bcos Kuffuor sold out(ghana telecom) n has to appreciated.Our oil is also given out cheaply after he took a 3 percentage share with his cohorts.

That is bcos Kuffuor sold out(ghana telecom) n has to appreciated.Our oil is also given out cheaply after he took a 3 percentage share with his cohorts.
SGT ANANI FIADZOE 9 years ago

Can't you see it from his mouth - a corrupt, evil pretender who sleeps with his church members' wives?

Otabil is an extortionist extraordinaire, demanding excessive fees from students for even non-approved course.

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Can't you see it from his mouth - a corrupt, evil pretender who sleeps with his church members' wives?

Otabil is an extortionist extraordinaire, demanding excessive fees from students for even non-approved course.

Above all, Otabil plagiarises SDA bible tracts and uses them for his preaching as if those are his original thoughts. I tell you, this man is worse than Atta Ayi.
GHFUO: nyantakyi, 1/9aa must go.ASAP! 9 years ago

So why don't you have a food bank? Used Clothing giveaway to the needy? You need to step up ur game otabil. Any educational scholarships? U may as well get involved in philanthropy and business. Buy a soccer team, a bank, a m ...
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So why don't you have a food bank? Used Clothing giveaway to the needy? You need to step up ur game otabil. Any educational scholarships? U may as well get involved in philanthropy and business. Buy a soccer team, a bank, a market
Edith 4694410114 9 years ago

The truth all ways hurt .the oil money is spent

The truth all ways hurt .the oil money is spent
jjthe mostcorrupt 9 years ago

The truth all ways hurt .the oil money is spentalready

The truth all ways hurt .the oil money is spentalready
Kantanka HH 9 years ago

You talk of investment when we struggle for our daily bread What a hypocrisy!

You talk of investment when we struggle for our daily bread What a hypocrisy!
Peace 9 years ago

There you go and this is exactly why we have come this far. All we think about is what to eat NOW!!! We just have a long way to go. Until we get a larger percentage of out population educated, we are stuck. This why I will vo ...
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There you go and this is exactly why we have come this far. All we think about is what to eat NOW!!! We just have a long way to go. Until we get a larger percentage of out population educated, we are stuck. This why I will vote for anybody who put educating the population as priority.
Kantanka HH 9 years ago

Thanks, every Pastor could have delivered such a sermon. Something which a plain truth and every JSS student knows ishouldn't be repeated in a such 'beating about the bush ' procedure. He should, without mincing words, direc ...
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Thanks, every Pastor could have delivered such a sermon. Something which a plain truth and every JSS student knows ishouldn't be repeated in a such 'beating about the bush ' procedure. He should, without mincing words, direct this to the government. How do you have delicious soup with only bones. There is nothing left, but BONES. He is talking about normal conditions which you and me now lack..
Kwaapong 9 years ago

There is nothing thought-provoking about your response to Peace. Even if you don't like Otabil, the man is speaking a universal truth. There is no right time to plan for the future. If you want to wait until there is meat ...
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There is nothing thought-provoking about your response to Peace. Even if you don't like Otabil, the man is speaking a universal truth. There is no right time to plan for the future. If you want to wait until there is meat on your bone, you will never taste that "delicious" soup.
Dela 9 years ago

He has stolen money from his members and now rich so he can now insult Ghanaians as short sighted. He is a FAR A SEE.

He has stolen money from his members and now rich so he can now insult Ghanaians as short sighted. He is a FAR A SEE.
Kululu 9 years ago

wouldn't you have done the same if you have a congregation that give you lot of money every week, when all you have to do is read bible stories to their ears?

wouldn't you have done the same if you have a congregation that give you lot of money every week, when all you have to do is read bible stories to their ears?
Close Observer 9 years ago

When I insult, people will say I insult too much. Don't you know your country, Ghana produce oil now? .....and don't you know bad deals are being made by the present government with countries like China where oil is exchange ...
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When I insult, people will say I insult too much. Don't you know your country, Ghana produce oil now? .....and don't you know bad deals are being made by the present government with countries like China where oil is exchanged at a price far lower than the market price for loans? You must stop attacking intelligent, wise and people with vision when they talk. If you don't know what is good for you, majority of us do.
margie 9 years ago

I cry every day for my dear country. you are absolutely right. No we do not think of our future as Ghanaian. it is the now.

I cry every day for my dear country. you are absolutely right. No we do not think of our future as Ghanaian. it is the now.
Kululu 9 years ago

If you hold a bowl in you hand going round and begging for what you 'll eat today and you aren't sure how the day will end, how can you perceive the idea of saving some food for tomorrow? Indeed, it is easier said than done.

If you hold a bowl in you hand going round and begging for what you 'll eat today and you aren't sure how the day will end, how can you perceive the idea of saving some food for tomorrow? Indeed, it is easier said than done.
USA 9 years ago

We are shortsighted because Mahama doesn't think either. Ghana is a dumb country because politicians has taken the country for granted.

We are shortsighted because Mahama doesn't think either. Ghana is a dumb country because politicians has taken the country for granted.
USA 9 years ago

Mahama and Ataa Mills to worse and stupid Presidents ever to have led the country. They have destroyed the country with their shortsightedness.

Mahama and Ataa Mills to worse and stupid Presidents ever to have led the country. They have destroyed the country with their shortsightedness.
RIVER PRA "UK" 9 years ago

Get your green card or be ready to make a move, i can for see are one of those who will say"" KOTI DEY COME "

Get your green card or be ready to make a move, i can for see are one of those who will say"" KOTI DEY COME "
KK 9 years ago

You can give working capital to some of your member. Please start a micro finance company and give out interest free loan. That is the surest way to help business grow in Ghana

You can give working capital to some of your member. Please start a micro finance company and give out interest free loan. That is the surest way to help business grow in Ghana
Abaa Nabo 9 years ago

Ghanaians are lazy,
we always want to enjoy life without suffering.

Ghanaians are lazy,
we always want to enjoy life without suffering.
George 9 years ago

Absolutely true. Well said

Absolutely true. Well said
truth 9 years ago

Most folks calling themselves Christians are deceptive.Let Christ be seen in us. You don't rob fellow christian or anybody Monday to Saturday then rush to church Sunday and sing praise and worship.These days in Ghana is hard ...
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Most folks calling themselves Christians are deceptive.Let Christ be seen in us. You don't rob fellow christian or anybody Monday to Saturday then rush to church Sunday and sing praise and worship.These days in Ghana is hard to find Christians?
MENSAH 9 years ago

If you don't know,see,recognize,identify,discern any CHRISTIAN in GHANA,PASTOR MENSAH OTABIL,is the express image of one.

HE IS SAYING THE TRUTH,THAT MAKES ONE FREE,IF KNOWN.
In the bible,JOSEPH,discerned the impending fa ...
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If you don't know,see,recognize,identify,discern any CHRISTIAN in GHANA,PASTOR MENSAH OTABIL,is the express image of one.

HE IS SAYING THE TRUTH,THAT MAKES ONE FREE,IF KNOWN.
In the bible,JOSEPH,discerned the impending famine about to hit the whole world,through the interpretation of PHARAOH'S DREAMS.
The Egyptians and Pharaoh himself,bought into the whole idea and built bans to store the leftover food for seven years,against the seven years of famine.
By this,JOSEPH & EGYPT,could feed the whole world,and bought their lands in exchange for food.
We need to plan,no matter what,for our next generation.
We can't eat all the eggs,thinking we can still hatch some chickens.
HISTORIAN 9 years ago

THE TRUTH

THE TRUTH
Blues 9 years ago

God bless you!

God bless you!
oba nyansani baako Pe in Ghana 9 years ago

Sometimes l just sit down and l ask myself a question, why is it that Ghanaians do not care about their future? The result that my mind tells me is that the average Ghanaian has attitude that l can die today so why should l t ...
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Sometimes l just sit down and l ask myself a question, why is it that Ghanaians do not care about their future? The result that my mind tells me is that the average Ghanaian has attitude that l can die today so why should l think about tomorrow? That is the mind set of many Ghanaians.
ACKAH AXIM 9 years ago

osofo be bold and talk sense to mahama.

osofo be bold and talk sense to mahama.
Jojo 9 years ago

OSOFO PAYIN OTABIL:

WE CONTINUE TO TO RETROGRESS BECAUSE THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN GHANA ARE NOT GEARED TO FIT LABOUR MARKET DEVELOPMEMT IN THE COUNTRY.

UNLESS THEY ARE RESTRUCCTIURED, WE WILL CONTINUE TO PRODUCE LE ...
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OSOFO PAYIN OTABIL:

WE CONTINUE TO TO RETROGRESS BECAUSE THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN GHANA ARE NOT GEARED TO FIT LABOUR MARKET DEVELOPMEMT IN THE COUNTRY.

UNLESS THEY ARE RESTRUCCTIURED, WE WILL CONTINUE TO PRODUCE LESS EFFECTIVE WORKFORCE TO TRANSFORM THE COUNTRY.

AND AS A RESULT,ANY GOVERNMENT THAT COMES INTO POWER WILL BE BLAMED.

TITLES IN THE MIDST OF EXTREME POVERTY.

VERY SAD WITHOUT FURTHER WORDS.
ASH TOWN ABRANTIE MMROM KSI 9 years ago

MAN OF GOD YOU ARE 1000% RIGHT. OUR POLITICAL LEADERS ARE #1 CULPRITS. VOTERS WILL TAKE BAGS OF RICE TO VOTE FOR A CRIMINAL WHO WILL MILK THE ECONOMY FOR 8 YEARS. JUST FOR A BAG OF RICE TO FEED THE FAMILY FOR A WEEK, THE VOTE ...
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MAN OF GOD YOU ARE 1000% RIGHT. OUR POLITICAL LEADERS ARE #1 CULPRITS. VOTERS WILL TAKE BAGS OF RICE TO VOTE FOR A CRIMINAL WHO WILL MILK THE ECONOMY FOR 8 YEARS. JUST FOR A BAG OF RICE TO FEED THE FAMILY FOR A WEEK, THE VOTER WILL COMMIT HIS 8 YEARS DESTINY FOR A BAG OF RICE LASTING AT MOST 1 WEEK. MY PEOPLE PERISH FOR LACK OF VISION,
Mr.Blankson 9 years ago

Here is one of the false prophets in Ghana. Where did he get his doctorate from?

Here is one of the false prophets in Ghana. Where did he get his doctorate from?
KWAKU 9 years ago

WHO WILL NOT BE RICH IF THEY HAD HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF GHANA CEDIS MEANDERING THEIR WAY INTO THEIR BANK ACCOUNT EVERY WEEK. WITH KIND OF MONEY , MY 13 YEAR OLD GIRL CAN EVEN MAKE THINGS HAPPEN.
YOU GOT EASY MONEY SO CARR ...
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WHO WILL NOT BE RICH IF THEY HAD HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF GHANA CEDIS MEANDERING THEIR WAY INTO THEIR BANK ACCOUNT EVERY WEEK. WITH KIND OF MONEY , MY 13 YEAR OLD GIRL CAN EVEN MAKE THINGS HAPPEN.
YOU GOT EASY MONEY SO CARRY 0ON CHOPPING NYAFU NYAFU AND INSULT THOSE WHO HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO MAKE YOU WHAT YOU ARE TO BOOT.
THEY DAY THEY WISE-UP AND DECIDE TO INVEST IN THEIR FUTURE, YOU FINANCES WILL SUFFER
God is coming watch out you criminals 9 years ago

When false kings crown themselves victory the nation suffers. Hon Mahama will not succeed with his government, i pity him though, he is part of the corruption. Failure to discipline his criminal mates is a sign of vindictiven ...
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When false kings crown themselves victory the nation suffers. Hon Mahama will not succeed with his government, i pity him though, he is part of the corruption. Failure to discipline his criminal mates is a sign of vindictiveness. If he dares points at a thief minister he will also be exposed. He can never ran away from this fact. Eagle eyes are watching closely. One day tax payers will wake up and it is coming.
Where is the wayomi money, suba gyeeda, and SADA. look at the forex money. bullshit
Joseph ganyobi 9 years ago

Look at this hypocrite and he called him self a pastor. ..Its rather I worship with the Hindus

Look at this hypocrite and he called him self a pastor. ..Its rather I worship with the Hindus
Fiifican 9 years ago

Oh Ghana!!!

Whatever did you do wrong to deserve such hypocites?
Thieves masquerading as pastors and politicians.

GOD HELP GHANA!!!

Oh Ghana!!!

Whatever did you do wrong to deserve such hypocites?
Thieves masquerading as pastors and politicians.

GOD HELP GHANA!!!
Zak 9 years ago

What should we do to over this? It's an African problem. Or l should say God has decree it?

What should we do to over this? It's an African problem. Or l should say God has decree it?
Hebert, Sweden 9 years ago

Mr Pastor, you have said it all. That is exactly, how Ghanians including the so-called academicians (Africans in general) think. No respect for the future. But please do preach on this subject to your congregations. God bless ...
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Mr Pastor, you have said it all. That is exactly, how Ghanians including the so-called academicians (Africans in general) think. No respect for the future. But please do preach on this subject to your congregations. God bless you.
Kanawu 9 years ago

One of the main problems why Ghanaians are suffering is because of the so called pastors. They are exploiting our illiterate sisters & brothers.

One of the main problems why Ghanaians are suffering is because of the so called pastors. They are exploiting our illiterate sisters & brothers.
NII 9 years ago

UNTIL WE STOP BEING CHRISTIANS AND MOSLEMS THIS COUNTRY WILL NOT MOVE FORWARD.
WHEN I HEAR THIS MAN TALK I FEEL LIKE BIG SHIT.HE HAS TAKEN MONEY FROM THE POOR IN ZONGO AND NOW REPORTEDLY LIVE IN TRASSACO.HE OWNS AUNIVERSITY ...
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UNTIL WE STOP BEING CHRISTIANS AND MOSLEMS THIS COUNTRY WILL NOT MOVE FORWARD.
WHEN I HEAR THIS MAN TALK I FEEL LIKE BIG SHIT.HE HAS TAKEN MONEY FROM THE POOR IN ZONGO AND NOW REPORTEDLY LIVE IN TRASSACO.HE OWNS AUNIVERSITY.WHERE DID HE GET THE FROM?
THIS COUNTRY SOMEDAY WILL CONVERT ALL THOSE CHURCHES INTO POULTRY FARMS,HOTELS,FACTORIES TO BRING MONEY TO THE POOR.THEY SHOULD BE GUIDED BY THE HISTORY OF THIS COUNTRY.
I CHALLENGE HIM THROUGH THIS PLATFORM TO MEET ME LIVE ON ANY TV NETWORK.WOULD ARRANGE FOR AN HOUR AIRTIME PAID BY ME FOR ALL TO SEE WHETHER CHRISTIANITY IS TRUE OR NOT.SAME GOES TO ANY MOSLEM CLERIC. DONT WASTE OUR EARS
kwasi adarkwah-sunyani 9 years ago

Many Ghanaians are shortsighted bcos of you the so called men of God. You have been telling them that Jesus is coming soon to destroy this world and what do you expect them to do? Do you want them to waste time on things whic ...
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Many Ghanaians are shortsighted bcos of you the so called men of God. You have been telling them that Jesus is coming soon to destroy this world and what do you expect them to do? Do you want them to waste time on things which would be destroyed in the near future? Otabil if you have now realised that Jesus is not coming any moment from now, then tell your fellow foolish men God to begin withdraw all monies piled up in various banks and distribute them to their church members to begin plan for the future. Otabil if this is not done, then stop wasting our ears, hypocrate.
straight 9 years ago

otabil, you are the reason why many of our people are ignorant, poor and miseducated. you are comfortably sitting on riches while your blind followers are still wallowing in poverty. the oppressed shall wake up to the truth o ...
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otabil, you are the reason why many of our people are ignorant, poor and miseducated. you are comfortably sitting on riches while your blind followers are still wallowing in poverty. the oppressed shall wake up to the truth one day. you are nothing but a modern religious slave master keeping the weak and innocent in financial bondage.
okukuseku 9 years ago

This socalled pastor talks about sacrifice,. What has he sacrificed to become rich, if not collecting tites monthly and collections every sunday from the poor and needy, who attend his "church". All these pastors are
hypocr ...
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This socalled pastor talks about sacrifice,. What has he sacrificed to become rich, if not collecting tites monthly and collections every sunday from the poor and needy, who attend his "church". All these pastors are
hypocrates to the core, living luxurously at the expense of their hungry flocks, who live like church mice.
straight 9 years ago

i can't stand this hypocrite any longer. the more he talks the more like a con artist. if i may ask, where did you get money from to build your icgc empire consisting of first capital plus bank(more than 10 branches nationwid ...
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i can't stand this hypocrite any longer. the more he talks the more like a con artist. if i may ask, where did you get money from to build your icgc empire consisting of first capital plus bank(more than 10 branches nationwide with assets exceeding $150 million dollars), central University (with more than 5000 students paying roughly 1'000GHc every term)? mr christian celebrity, how did you acquire all these? do you know the plight of your poor church members? would you have the audacity to make such a comment if you were just an ordinary Ghanaian?
TINA, U.S.A. 9 years ago

YOU ARE THE HYPOCRITE, HAVE YOU EVER ASKED THE METHODIST CHURCH OR THE ANGLICAN CHURCH WHERE THEY GOT THE MONEY TO BUILD CHURCHES IN ALL THE REGIONS.

YOU ARE THE HYPOCRITE, HAVE YOU EVER ASKED THE METHODIST CHURCH OR THE ANGLICAN CHURCH WHERE THEY GOT THE MONEY TO BUILD CHURCHES IN ALL THE REGIONS.
straight 9 years ago

sheep, have you asked yourself what the difference is between the anglican, methodist and modern charismatic churches? no difference actually. fact is christianity doesn't belong in Africa. it's the bane of our development. ...
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sheep, have you asked yourself what the difference is between the anglican, methodist and modern charismatic churches? no difference actually. fact is christianity doesn't belong in Africa. it's the bane of our development. look at a sheep like you being quick to defend your religious masters. methodist, anglican, pentecost, charismatic, etc.. they are all money making schemes at the detriment of weak minded people. get it?
Humanity 9 years ago

well said.
Ghanaians would wake up one day and realize, real men of God do not take money to pray or help them...
One day God may ask Ghanaians to Give the Brains he gave us back, as we refuse to use it....

well said.
Ghanaians would wake up one day and realize, real men of God do not take money to pray or help them...
One day God may ask Ghanaians to Give the Brains he gave us back, as we refuse to use it....
Dodowa 9 years ago

This type of conceited judgment on fellow compatriots could only come out of a self-acclaimed polyglot who has forgotten that he did not become rich because of his great foresight and astuteness in the business world. This ma ...
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This type of conceited judgment on fellow compatriots could only come out of a self-acclaimed polyglot who has forgotten that he did not become rich because of his great foresight and astuteness in the business world. This man has never been satisfied with the oil discovery in Ghana. He has on various occasions made very disparaging remarks about our oil find. Otabil is a plain selfish person who hides under various topics to show the innate bile that determines his thinking. This is the type of person who can’t stand others making a headway in this world. Everything should be about this pelf saturated “Man of God” People helped him on his way up. He siphoned tons of money from his congregation. He should learn to shut up and enjoy his ill-gotten wealth.
bob 9 years ago

May the almighty God bless you for your advice for ghanaians

May the almighty God bless you for your advice for ghanaians
Lord Tennison 9 years ago

Papa Sofoo,in a situation where people are living from hand to mouth,how do you expect them to invest?
Investment is the product of savings.So no savings,no investment.
Also concerning sacrificing,how do you sacrifice on an ...
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Papa Sofoo,in a situation where people are living from hand to mouth,how do you expect them to invest?
Investment is the product of savings.So no savings,no investment.
Also concerning sacrificing,how do you sacrifice on an empty stomach?If the current generation cannot get three square meals just for survival,is it prudent to think about posterity?
The economic mismanagement should not be blamed on innocent Ghanaians.It is the fault of the politicians whose ulterior motives are to enrich themselves at the expense of the electorate.
I think exhortations for the change of the moral decadence which have engulfed Ghana should be the starting point.
As in the history and religion of Israel,religion has lost its conscience upon the people.Deception and dishonesty abound.
Now,you cannot trust any Ghanaian.Christian or pagan.Preacher or church member.
If the pulpits will be used to address this fundamental flaw in the Ghanaian,a lot of things will change for the better.
fiifi 9 years ago

Spot on Lord Tennison.

Spot on Lord Tennison.
Ebibiman 9 years ago

Lost country

Lost country
TINA, U.S.A. 9 years ago

What don't you get. go home and eat kenkey and sleep

What don't you get. go home and eat kenkey and sleep
Di asem pa. 9 years ago

thank you Dr. Pastor Otabil,sacrifice not for Mahama but yourself.I was told by a British that her ancestors including herself sacrifice for the benefit system we foreigners have come to enjoying today.demonstration is no sac ...
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thank you Dr. Pastor Otabil,sacrifice not for Mahama but yourself.I was told by a British that her ancestors including herself sacrifice for the benefit system we foreigners have come to enjoying today.demonstration is no sacrifice,sit down and think of yourself
Ghanaian Patriot 9 years ago

It is strange that this Pastor Otabil, an NPP supporter, is now commenting on the OIL MONEY.

He once told the BBC that he wished Ghana had not discovered OIL. This was because the NPP was not in power when the Oil was bei ...
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It is strange that this Pastor Otabil, an NPP supporter, is now commenting on the OIL MONEY.

He once told the BBC that he wished Ghana had not discovered OIL. This was because the NPP was not in power when the Oil was being pumped up.

Any way I forgive him, since old age is catching up on him.
GHFUO: nyantakyi, 1/9aa must go.ASAP! 9 years ago

Who should discover oil for you to come and chop? USELESS ndc has rjn Ghana for more yrs than Npp,.After nkrumah. Have u asked your dumb brain why ndc didn't take the bold initiative to discover oil? How is ndc making sure th ...
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Who should discover oil for you to come and chop? USELESS ndc has rjn Ghana for more yrs than Npp,.After nkrumah. Have u asked your dumb brain why ndc didn't take the bold initiative to discover oil? How is ndc making sure that all ghppl enjoy the benefits of the oil? Nothing. They are busy stealing like racoons.
Di asem pa. 9 years ago

fellow Ghanaians,demonstration yesterday today and tomorrow will not achieve anything.Mahama will not loose a single hair,think about your 'charlie wo te' after the demonstration.Over 1000 people go to party headquarters ever ...
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fellow Ghanaians,demonstration yesterday today and tomorrow will not achieve anything.Mahama will not loose a single hair,think about your 'charlie wo te' after the demonstration.Over 1000 people go to party headquarters everyday,what do they want?
DISAPPOINTED FOOT SOLDJER 9 years ago

The June 4th Revolution is meaningless unless this clueless NDC government led by Mahama is chased out of office.

The June 4th Revolution is meaningless unless this clueless NDC government led by Mahama is chased out of office.
TINA, U.S.A. 9 years ago

This is what Dr. Otabil has been preaching for more than 25 tears ago as far as I can remember. I took that advice seriously and that has help in in all these years. Those who have ears let them them hear. This is common sens ...
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This is what Dr. Otabil has been preaching for more than 25 tears ago as far as I can remember. I took that advice seriously and that has help in in all these years. Those who have ears let them them hear. This is common sense that can carry you for the rest of your life and will benefit your children's children.
niibii 9 years ago

YOU HAVE SAID THE TRUTH, THIS IS THE LIVES OF GHANAIAN EVEN IN EUROPE THEY DON'T THINK ABOUT THEIR CHILDREN FUTURE

YOU HAVE SAID THE TRUTH, THIS IS THE LIVES OF GHANAIAN EVEN IN EUROPE THEY DON'T THINK ABOUT THEIR CHILDREN FUTURE
NOKWARE 9 years ago

Why advise fools,Dr Otabil? Ghanaians are fools.

Why advise fools,Dr Otabil? Ghanaians are fools.
Mzbaw 9 years ago

Seriously... you should just quit being a paster and join Nana Akufo Ado. You are a pastor for God sake so please stay away from politics. I wonder what kinda people goes to his church. I really miss J.J Rawling being the pre ...
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Seriously... you should just quit being a paster and join Nana Akufo Ado. You are a pastor for God sake so please stay away from politics. I wonder what kinda people goes to his church. I really miss J.J Rawling being the president, all these bulshit will stop quick. Now every dumbass what's to come up to put their two sense into how to fix the economy. Today NPP say give Nana the power, tomorrow Pastor says we should do this. dumb asses.. if you have a better idea on how to fix the economy why don't you sit down with the president behind close doors and help him fix the economy??? NPP is coordination with every possible Ashanti person to get on power and Otabil is one of his intruments. I'm pretty sure some of these Pastors do drugs too looking the way they talk these days.
YEBOPOWER 9 years ago

Colonialism created corruption. The British taught the Ghanaian how to swindle money.The Ghanaian only mastered the art to the teeth.

Colonialism created corruption. The British taught the Ghanaian how to swindle money.The Ghanaian only mastered the art to the teeth.
Victor A. Young 9 years ago

Papa Osofo, mesre wo ka w'ano to mu; ye koommm! You know these "buga-buga" people already; they'll soon lambaste you and call you all sorts of names. Please just be cool because John "Aplanke Prez" Mahama has nothing good to ...
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Papa Osofo, mesre wo ka w'ano to mu; ye koommm! You know these "buga-buga" people already; they'll soon lambaste you and call you all sorts of names. Please just be cool because John "Aplanke Prez" Mahama has nothing good to offer Ghanaians. If he had any clues to improve Ghana's lot, he could have done it long time ago.

While things continue to fall apart for everyone in the country, the NDC govt. is telling everyone that: "Oh, things are under control, and the economy will rebound soon" just as they've been tell unsuspecting Ghanaians in the past.

When Dr. Bawumia, informed them in November 2013 that the economic indicators pointed to imminent economic crisis, the NDC insulted him and called for his head. NDC apparatchiks like Fiifi Kwetey, Okudzeto Ablakwa were all over the astute economist and statistician; they even said he knows nothing. But now we the whole world has seen what's going on.

The Cedi cannot hold it's own against major international currencies; it has dipped in value so quickly, only those dwarfs (mmoatia) in the forest can explain why. The kind of "Mmoata" economics that we're seeing is so horrible, it really stinks!

Papa Osofo, for the sake of your reputation and dignity just concentrate on winning souls for the Kingdom of Christ and leave the clueless NDC alone! After all, Mahama is a one term Prez. He himself knows about it.
Dan 9 years ago

Praise God, this man of God is certainly right and need to be respected for it, for no white man thinks for a few years from now but of the future future bra. Let us think, shouldn't we fathers, mothers think of the futu ...
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Praise God, this man of God is certainly right and need to be respected for it, for no white man thinks for a few years from now but of the future future bra. Let us think, shouldn't we fathers, mothers think of the future. How long are going to live on this earth
Fellow 9 years ago

Dear Pastor Otabil, I am a fellow Ghanaian and have come across many hardworking Ghanaians that struggle to put food on the table, pay school fees for their kids, meet the basic necessities of
life . They have barely anythi ...
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Dear Pastor Otabil, I am a fellow Ghanaian and have come across many hardworking Ghanaians that struggle to put food on the table, pay school fees for their kids, meet the basic necessities of
life . They have barely anything left at the end of the day to plan for the future. Unlike you they are not privileged enough to receive tithes and offering every Sunday. As a pastor what is your message for these people that face economic hardship they have not created? Are they also Shortsighted?
Nii Okai 9 years ago

Yes, your message said it all about the real character and behaviour of Ghanaians. These people even never think of sacrifice, and even they do not understand it.

It is always believed that there has not been any success w ...
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Yes, your message said it all about the real character and behaviour of Ghanaians. These people even never think of sacrifice, and even they do not understand it.

It is always believed that there has not been any success without sacrifice, but unluckly a Ghanaian never realise in anyway that all successful people made some percent of sacrifice.

In today's Ghana, even the so called educated people who continue to talk a lot about politics are victims of the lack of the acknowledgement of sacrifice since they do things which never bear a mark of sacrifice. They only see money in their minds.

We sacrificed when we studied all night without a rest just to pass our exams in our school days; a sign of sacrifice. Another point is we spent the major part of our salaries to support our children education, and another point of importance is taxes were increased to better the economy of our nation. In reality all these examples of sacrifices given above will surely yield better results in the future, and thus proves the need to sacrifice.

How many so called highly educated Ghanaians with degrees from this and that universities in the world do see the importance of sacrifice in their lives? They could not even imagine the good part that sacrifice plays in their lives generally hence their opposition to anything linked to sacrifice, even if it could be to their great benefit. What a sadness that surrounds Ghanaians?
KWAME ADDO 9 years ago

I believe Dr Otabil is contradicting bible. You will say, Dr Otabil is political bias from his utterance. Don't use the pulpit to preach politics because not all your church members are NPP supporter. I wonder how deep is you ...
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I believe Dr Otabil is contradicting bible. You will say, Dr Otabil is political bias from his utterance. Don't use the pulpit to preach politics because not all your church members are NPP supporter. I wonder how deep is your knowledge about bible. In Matthew 6:34 the bible tells us "So never worry about tomorrow, because tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." This tells us that a country needs development for the future generation to benefit rather than keeping the money which will be valueless in the future. Secondly, our generation needs improvement because the future generation have their own needs. I should stop wasting our ears.
Abigi 9 years ago

You are a very myopic thinker and quotes the bible for the sake of quoting. Jesus said " cast thy bread upon the waters ... ". What do you think Jesus was saying? Invest in your future: plan ahead and provisions for rainy day ...
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You are a very myopic thinker and quotes the bible for the sake of quoting. Jesus said " cast thy bread upon the waters ... ". What do you think Jesus was saying? Invest in your future: plan ahead and provisions for rainy days. What has this man said that is against the scriptures? Save for your future and plan 20 to 30 years when things can be rough. Is it a sin for you?
Be Good 9 years ago

""To give pleasure to a single heart by a single act is better than a thousand heads bowing in prayer"".
By Mahatma Gandhi.

""To give pleasure to a single heart by a single act is better than a thousand heads bowing in prayer"".
By Mahatma Gandhi.
Ugly Akufo Addo 9 years ago

Is fools that listin to him

Is fools that listin to him
I am me 9 years ago

Guys most of you are missing the point. I don't care if he is a pastor, a bishop or a pope. What he is saying is right, a bunch of you assholes think the same and have the same mind. Just a simple example in Ghana, if someone ...
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Guys most of you are missing the point. I don't care if he is a pastor, a bishop or a pope. What he is saying is right, a bunch of you assholes think the same and have the same mind. Just a simple example in Ghana, if someone says a Hyundai car is good everyone will buy it. If someone says a Matrix car is good everyone will buy a Matrix. If somebody says a Vibe car is good everyone will buy it...which they don't even know that both these cars are a collaboration of GM and Toyota and built on the same platform. They are the same cars. Do you see the point now? We only think for today and we always say God will provide. Well the bread doesn't fall from the sky anymore. We don't know what is innovation or motivation and our leaders have no vision; they are like gangsters. They are holding our education system hostage, so people in Ghana can't get a better education. So whenever they want to get elected, they cook them some rice water, give them 20 cedis, bread with margarine, kankey and fried fish, so then they will vote for them. Do you guys get the point now? If we didn't travel this far we will be thinking the same like our mothers and fathers and brothers and sisters down there. When you jump to the west and educate yourself you have a different mindset. So please, when somebody writes something and you don't understand, keep your comments to yourself. If you have something positive to say bring it to the forum let's discuss. The president of Ghana has said it already, the country is in first gear. In my opinion it is in reverse, how can we as people move it forward? Does anyone have an idea? DO you guys get the point now?
Ofo USA 9 years ago

I was just talking to a friend today that I wish u will not say anything concerning what is going on in Ghana, not knowing u have already commented. pls I will advice that u just sit back and watch. Because of the higher ill ...
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I was just talking to a friend today that I wish u will not say anything concerning what is going on in Ghana, not knowing u have already commented. pls I will advice that u just sit back and watch. Because of the higher illiteracy rate in Ghana, Ghanaians will never change. A country full of jealousy and evil people who only think about their pockets and what to eat today. Please you are a very respectable pastor all over the world don't let these so called people talk evil about you.
Dongomi 9 years ago

Politicians and Pastors: same parasites feeding big on the poor citizen's money.

Politicians and Pastors: same parasites feeding big on the poor citizen's money.
KING SASRA 9 years ago

SO, BECAUSE OF YOUR FUTURE SIGHTEDNESS YOU CHOOSE TO HYPE YOUR SCHOOL FEES AND CHARGE INTEREST ON ALL UNPAID FEES? WICKED MAN.........

SO, BECAUSE OF YOUR FUTURE SIGHTEDNESS YOU CHOOSE TO HYPE YOUR SCHOOL FEES AND CHARGE INTEREST ON ALL UNPAID FEES? WICKED MAN.........
YAA ANANE 9 years ago

We are culturally not future-focused, many of us don't practice delayed gratification. Foresight is not in our cup of tea, so to speak. We don't learn to save; learn to put money down for a rainy day.
In our childhood, we ar ...
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We are culturally not future-focused, many of us don't practice delayed gratification. Foresight is not in our cup of tea, so to speak. We don't learn to save; learn to put money down for a rainy day.
In our childhood, we are in the habit of consuming all the meat first before attacking the fufu, kenkey, akpele or kokonte. This in my view, explains our shortsightness.
Kwabena Ansa 9 years ago

Dr. Mensa Otabil, your comment undercuts the intelligence of Ghanaians and undermines the Ghanaian culture and family tradition which ensures that no child should go to bed hungry. The gist or axiom of that proverbial stateme ...
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Dr. Mensa Otabil, your comment undercuts the intelligence of Ghanaians and undermines the Ghanaian culture and family tradition which ensures that no child should go to bed hungry. The gist or axiom of that proverbial statement is that, a parent would sacrifice to go hungry in order for his/her child to eat. So, Dr.Otabil, considering the Ghanaian family tradition in relation to your comment with the oil money as basis for your opinion to denigrate a whole country's citizens, don't you think your generalization borders on stupidity and irresponsible?
To tell you the truth, it is you Dr, Mensa Otabil who is shortsighted in your thinking and lacks the capacity to plan for a future.
Great 9 years ago

Another useless so call man of God. They have make money out from the word of God. Commercial churches, we leave you people to GOD.

Another useless so call man of God. They have make money out from the word of God. Commercial churches, we leave you people to GOD.
kofi pra 9 years ago

Dela is right. This guy is in the business of God to make money by taking from the hopeless poor who have been let down by politicians who have failed to create opportunities for the poor to advance their visions. His Central ...
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Dela is right. This guy is in the business of God to make money by taking from the hopeless poor who have been let down by politicians who have failed to create opportunities for the poor to advance their visions. His Central University created with money from the poor charge one of the highest fees in the higher education industry.
Alex Wontume 9 years ago

You are the most shortsighted of all Ghanaians. You started your Ministry with a manual guitar in hand, visiting female students at I.P.S and Legon . You confused and convinced fallible students with thwarted messages on fait ...
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You are the most shortsighted of all Ghanaians. You started your Ministry with a manual guitar in hand, visiting female students at I.P.S and Legon . You confused and convinced fallible students with thwarted messages on faith and obedience to God and the principles of sowing. You told them that if they sowed God will make a way for them and even made students to believe they would become Govenors of Bank of Ghana. Now after they invested all they had in your Ministry and you became a multi billionaire you are telling them the way to greatness is through investment. What kind of investment are you talking about Mensah?

Shortsightedness, Ghana's bane – Otabil

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