Just30:
smuggle goods do not pass through Ghana

as everyone knows, Ghana is an expensive place to live
Ghana tax everything that flys or walk .

so if your government is targetting smuggling, it should look within and fix it problems and stop picking a new problem with a country it cant compete with.

psychologygh:
Our rice cooks in just 20 minutes.

U must be high on some Strong Ghana Weed
Our Own Rice Cooks for 15 Minutes

Eteka1:
This guy is obviously a lunatic.

Mckandre:
ure getting it wrong,if like u said we export more to ghana that means our re product is in high demand in ghana,if that should stop u all will starve nd we simply find someplace else to sell our products.

Afamed:

We know Una type at Idi Iroko and Badagry border. All that concern person like you is your personal gains. Even if Nigeria is going to collapse, as long as your personal gain from smuggling is going fine , you are ok with it

femmoy:



ordinary food,we can't produce adequately enough to go round all Nigerian citizens and here u are rejoicing that boarder was closed.
though it pays us somehow but ur bubu is so daft to reason beyond local food production and smuggling activities being perpetrated at the boarder. I see the boarder closure as a bully to the rest ecowas states.

Just30:
what you dont know is

your situation is far worse

check the UN report on sanitation in your country and how you guys openly defecate everywhere

disgusting smelly country.

Ghanaians are known to squat on the beach, in the bush, or in wide open spaces of any city or town. Government billboards explicitly warn "Beaches are not toilets — don't do it here."

Ghana is one of the worst countries when it comes to access to basic sanitation such as toilets. About 5.7 million people are forced to relieve themselves in the open, according to the World Health Organization.........(Read the rest in the link below)

https://www.dw.com/en/when-nature-calls-theres-a-problem-in-parts-of-ghana/a-45673374

It is estimated that over 4.5 billion people out of the world's total population of 7.2 billion do not have access to safe latrines.

This means that out of every 100 people, 63 of them don't have toilet facilities, a situation experts say has an adverse health effect on people.

Similarly, in Ghana, figures suggest only 15 percent of the over 27 million population have access to safe latrines. ........(Read the rest in the link below)

https://www.myjoyonline.com/news/2018/November-20th/only-15-of-ghanaians-have-access-to-toilet-ngo.php

Ghana battles open defecation with many homes still without toilets
Many houses across the country are without toilets. To have houses built without toilet facilities means residents have to find options outside their homes to defecate. ........(Read the rest in the link below)

https://africafeeds.com/2018/09/29/ghana-battles-open-defecation-with-many-homes-still-without-toilets/

Ghana has been named among the top 10 countries worldwide with the highest percentage of its population without decent toilets.

Ghana has about 85.7 percent of its population without decent toilets and this equals about 23 million people who suffer the fear and indignity of relieving themselves in the open or in unsafe or unhygienic toilets. ........(Read the rest in the link below)

http://citifmonline.com/2017/11/ghana-among-10-countries-with-worst-access-to-toilets-report/

King44:
you said we can't compete with them when their economy relies on Nig economy to strive do u even know Nig land mass and population n resources if not for poor management by know we would have bought your country well it is what it is, when we restructure Nig your eye go clear, for that fact that your gvt taxes anything that doesn't stop smuggling from your country to ng it is what the gvt see the gvt would tax what about those things the gvt can't see lol see leave Ng o n their border closure and if your gvt is gullible spark a trade war and we would see where it would land your country a word is enough for the wise

besides if your country stops ng traders from bringing in things it would be a blessing in disguise for the gvt cos Mr buha doesn't support leaving the country when things are hard so when things becomes unbearable they will run back home you see I wonder hour you would hurt a country that is made up of a consuming population if we could get it right it will be a win for your country n a win for us but at the moment it is a win for you and a loss for us

Nig big brother role is killing this country we need to set things right GH just give this admin to do the right thing for once

Afamed:

This is a great opportunity for us to grow our local productions. For how long should Nigeria be a dumping site? At this 21 century, you have to rely on importation of Rice, Turkey and Pine Apple. How do we develop if we simply can't produce what we want to eat ? How do we reduce unemployment when virtually 100% of our consumptions are imported? My Brother we definitely have to start from somewhere. We have the very reach fertile soil with over 923,990 land mass.

Just30:
Because Ghana has to
it is Ghanaian manufacturers goods that is stacked at the Benin border because your government is refusing them entry.

you are only being warn of the consequences for now because Ghana can do worse

and even Dangote and your oil marketers will feel the heat

Wyttcat:
It really doesn't matter, Yoruba ni Yoruba nje! Fake borders by colonists can't erase our natural borders made by God.

zuchyblink:
As Nigeria’s land border closure bites West African countries, the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has called for a total boycott of all Nigerian products imported by Ghana.
The move, the traders union believes, will force the Nigerian government to open up its land borders for foreign goods. Nigeria partially shut its borders since August.
According to Ghanaweb.com, Greater Accra Regional Secretary of GUTA, David Kwadwo Amoateng on Adom FM’s morning show, Dwaso Nsem, Friday said the Nigerian government has not been fair to foreign traders.
In return, he expects the Ghana government to prevent Nigerian traders from bringing goods into Ghana, but that plea has fallen on deaf ears.
“Either somebody’s bread has been buttered or we are cowards. Government is not being fair to us,” he fumed.
Mr Amoateng cited how Dangote cement had taken over the market while local ones from GHACEM are suffering.
“Let’s boycott Nigerian products as payback to their government’s action. How can we be slaves in our own country?” he said.
Mr Amoateng argued that the issue, if not checked, could hamper the Continental Free Trade Area.
Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has appealed to Ghanaian traders to remain calm as it works with the Nigerian authorities to ease its ban on the exportation of Non-traditional products.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2019/10/19/border-closure-ghana-traders-union-calls-for-boycott-of-nigerian-products/amp/

Just30:
it is not a win for us

it is a win for your country now because Ghana operate an open economy

Your country does not allow cement from Ghana into your Nigeria but Ghana allows cement from Nigeria into Ghana.
so if you continue to block Ghanaian manufacturers from your market, Ghana will also close it consuming market to your manufacturers and re-exporters.

i guess that is fair, isnt it?

Obason22:
Ur brain need reset so that u could undstd what is going.

Just30:
it is not a win for us

it is a win for your country now because Ghana operate an open economy

Your country does not allow cement from Ghana into your Nigeria but Ghana allows cement from Nigeria into Ghana.
so if you continue to block Ghanaian manufacturers from your market, Ghana will also close it consuming market to your manufacturers and re-exporters.

i guess that is fair, isnt it?

psychologygh:
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When Ghana locked just 400 Nigerian shops in a town in Kumasi alone,your government and trade unions were organizing protest at the ECOWAS office crying xenophobia and free trade buh you're here shouting Giant of Africa because you have unilaterally closed your borders to starve yourselves to death. GUTA had always hated you since Kwame Nkrumah and you have foolishly gave them a chance to eliminate you from Ghana. For your information millions of Nigerians live in Ghana and do trade of imports and exports. GUTA was the one who locked all your shops in Kumasi. Now tell me,Ghana exports goods worth just 80 million dollars to Nigeria for a country who exports 17 billion dollars worth of goods outside, less than 0.5% goes to Nigeria buh Nigeria exports goods worth 303 million dollars to Ghana in a year.If Ghana bans your goods,tell me who loses more.The minister is just a diplomat who knows how ugly it will be if Ghana retaliates so she's going diplomatic first to tell you to comply ECOWAS protocols .Warning to your country if you refuse her diplomatic settlement. Ghana never needs Nigeria.

Just30:
you mean like what the Nigerians renting my property tells me about how Nigeria is a shithole or how people cant even afford food there
or the horrors i saw for myself when i came to Nigeria?

is there another nigeria?

dont ever compare a shithole Nigeria to Ghana

Babaken:
that is what they have to explain to neighboring countries that is not meant to punish them and give time and follow the due process as ECOWAS member.

Tetehjewels:


We are a nation of about 200m yet do not have pit latrines but rather use proper WC system while you are a country of about 28m yet pit latrines are the order of the day yet those pit latrines are never maintained and end up stinking up the environment and neighboring homes. You really need to stop lying to yourself.

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psychologygh:
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When Ghana locked just 400 Nigerian shops in a town in Kumasi alone,your government and trade unions were organizing protest at the ECOWAS office crying xenophobia and free trade buh you're here shouting Giant of Africa because you have unilaterally closed your borders to starve yourselves to death. GUTA had always hated you since Kwame Nkrumah and you have foolishly gave them a chance to eliminate you from Ghana. For your information millions of Nigerians live in Ghana and do trade of imports and exports. GUTA was the one who locked all your shops in Kumasi. Now tell me,Ghana exports goods worth just 80 million dollars to Nigeria for a country who exports 17 billion dollars worth of goods outside, less than 0.5% goes to Nigeria buh Nigeria exports goods worth 303 million dollars to Ghana in a year.If Ghana bans your goods,tell me who loses more.The minister is just a diplomat who knows how ugly it will be if Ghana retaliates so she's going diplomatic first to tell you to comply ECOWAS protocols .Warning to your country if you refuse her diplomatic settlement. Ghana never needs Nigeria.

Just30:
if they are not, then why are you closing your border to trade from them which is against every ecowas protocol?

You have failed to tax transit goods
you dont blame other people for your failure

King44:
you see that ECOWAS thing na bullshit cos moving to other WA countries is not free anymore especially GH n traders over there are subjected to all kinds of assault so what is the essence of ECOWAS fk ECOWAS

amaridigital:


Enough of this miopic view. Ghana stands to loose BIG TIME if your Government wants to play hard ball. As a Study abroad consultant, I can tell you by verifiable statistics.
According to the latest report titled Global Flow of Tertiary Level Students prepared by UNESCO Institute of Statistics, Nigeria is No1 country of origin for foreign students inflow to Ghana. In fact Ghana is No 5 study destination for Nigerian citizens. Exactly 6506 Nigerian students chose Ghana as a study destination in 2018 alone followed by Congo 515 (See the difference)
Now let's talk about inflow of Ghanian students to Nigeria. Zero no record. In fact, Ghanuans prefer to study in Bosnia, Grenada and even Czechia 280 students than in Nigeria. Please cut the crap! Do you know how much over 6500 students from Nigeria brings into the Ghanian economy in US$?

Just30:
Lagos market is smaller than the market in Tema alone

helinues:
Aden! empty threats

Ete sen to my Ghanaian people.. Charlie, I don miss Ghana paaa... Hope to visit soon.

Goldencheese:


I get your point, really. Jokes apart, the closure of the borders should have been a well-thought out strategy and enough time should have been given to manufacturers, exporters and importers of goods to plan. But while I may not like the present government, and I am nonpartisan but a believer in good governance, one thing you cannot take away from this leadership is the willingness to do whatever it wants to do without being afraid of whose ox is gored. While that has its advantages, it also has its disadvantages. Suffice to say, however, that if the intention for the border closure is to force us to look inwards and the incentives are in place to encourage local production, then don't you think this singular action could be considered a masterstroke of the Buhari presidency? I don't just hate a government for the sake of hating it. This is my country. My father bled for this country and I have a stake in it. If the intention is good and this government gives it all it deserves to speed up local production, then we might as well as tighten our belts and face the consequences once and for all for the general good of everyone.

gidjah:
you seem to make some sense by been rational in some of your posts, but please don't mix sentiments with the ideal , Nugeria purchasing powers is way more than that of Ghana sir, some of us have once been IN your nation and have seen how far you guys have gone, the major issue with Nigeria is the tribalistic and ethnically inclined leadership,Nigeria is seriously way beyond in Ghana in economics, despite the weaknesses many of our political leaders, don't think the likes of Dangote and Adenuga and Alakija are richest in thier fields for nothing o, it is a reflective of our societal economical influence here. Though most of us here condemned the closure in its entirety as it is a result of the illiteracy level of the leader here .Our poor,population has great powers to boost our local economy and that's what you guys lack out there .the solution to headaches is not in cutting off the head.Our current leader is just not intelligent and bold enough.Else those manning the leaderships of the boarders should be dropped and even charged for failure.But because the leaders were tribalists, they cant remove the very ones they impose on us as the security agencies.Custom failed, immigration failed, police failed, Army and Airforce also failed but the leaders there still retained their offices simply,y because they were brought in by the same man complaining. Why should ars enter our lands without proper divine tatiins for heaven sake ?

wristbangle:

As for Ghana threatening Nigeria, they can go ahead but need to mention that Nigeria should recripocate by banning export to or import from Ghana. Those companies who relocated to Ghana because cost of production is high in Nigeria yet Nigeria remains their market will pee in their trousers.