OSP begins probe into alleged corruption at scholarship secretariat, invites petitioners

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• Not here for politics 2 months ago

  They need to investigate them. 2012 was there with offer letter from a uni to pursue my studies. Asked for the form from the desk. I was told to go get letter from my MP. I asked why? I proved I'm Ghanaian, showed birth certi ...
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  They need to investigate them. 2012 was there with offer letter from a uni to pursue my studies. Asked for the form from the desk. I was told to go get letter from my MP. I asked why? I proved I'm Ghanaian, showed birth certificate, passport, my records from school to finishing uni in Ghana. The lady then calls one manager who came over and said I need to get letter from my MP. So as of that time I was in the ledzokuku constituency (which is now split into two constituencies). I asked myself where does the MP live? And why do I need endorsement from MP. The guy ignored me walked away and the lady said that is the process although not in the form. I got so confused why they did that. Two days after went there again but nothing happened. I wasn't given the chance to submit my eligible forms to compete. Later coincidentally met another person who told me that office is not what we expect it to be so shd rather look for external fund to pursue my studies.
  After been successful with an external fund and joining my uni aftet 1 yr of given offer from uni, I got to the uni abroad, and that was when I saw some who claimed were funded by Gh scholarship secretariat. Either party people, relatives with connections with politicians and hardly met anyone who had no connection with someone in either npp of ndc. I asked how the process was, all were like pick a form and submit. I was like great not for some people like me. But wasn't bothered bvos either ways that door got opened by God. But I was thinking about some of my friends smart guys ladies who were and are still looking for scholarships to date.
  Why should we run a country like that? Just to say worth the Osp to investigate and perhaps they find a way to make applications online? Not sure if that is done. But even in Gh if online how genuine will it be. Better ways have to be designed and multiple processes or offices used for this? That too not sure. Others can suggest better ways to do this. Good luck investigating this case. God bless Gh

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• don`t care !!! © 2 months ago

  OSP! The talk-talk is 2 much...action please!

  OSP! The talk-talk is 2 much...action please!

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• SAM JONAH'S GHANA'S ASHANTIGOLD AND ANGLOGOLD WEALTH IS DOING THE TALKING NOW IN FAR AWAY ABUJA, WHILE THE FRAUDULENT SAGLEMI HOUSING PROJECT HAS BEEN ABANDONED TO ROT 2 months ago

  SAM JONAH'S GHANA'S GOLD WEALTH IS DOING THE TALKING NOW IN FAR AWAY ABUJA, WHILE THE FRAUDULENT SAGLEMI HOUSING PROJECT HAS BEEN ABANDONED TO ROT.
  
  MEANWHILE, MAHAMA CLAIMS TO HAVE FORMED ORAL, OSP BY KAPWEPWE, BNI, ETC, A ...
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  SAM JONAH'S GHANA'S GOLD WEALTH IS DOING THE TALKING NOW IN FAR AWAY ABUJA, WHILE THE FRAUDULENT SAGLEMI HOUSING PROJECT HAS BEEN ABANDONED TO ROT.
  
  MEANWHILE, MAHAMA CLAIMS TO HAVE FORMED ORAL, OSP BY KAPWEPWE, BNI, ETC, ALL DRAWING OVERHEADS EXPENSES FUNDED BY THE VERY BANKRUPTED GHANAIAN POOR TAXPAYER. WHAT A FRAUDULENT NATION WITH FRAUDULENT SUCCESSIVE LEADERS.
  
  THAT'S GHANA'S FRAUDULENT LEADERSHIP FOR YOU! THEIR NEXT STOP WILL BE THE IMF/WORLD BANK FOR MORE STATUTORY LOANS TO LOOT AND DUMP THE REPAYMENTS ON BANKRUPTED GHANAIANS TO FORK IT OUT IN KILLER STATUTORY TAXES AND CONSUMER PRICE LEVELS.
  
  WE SHALL ALL SWIM IN THE SHITHOLE IN GHANA. WHO CARES?
  
  BANKRUPTED HOPELESS GHANA IS FINISHED!

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• Hmmm moment 2 months ago

  The 2 OSPs have not won a single case yet. Are we being taken for a ride?

  The 2 OSPs have not won a single case yet. Are we being taken for a ride?

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• Dembele 2 months ago

  Hmmmmm .....your assertion is not true. The OSP has secured seven (7) convictions through plea bargaining under the Ghana Education Service payroll fraud investigation which was jointly conducted with the Controller and Accou ...
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  Hmmmmm .....your assertion is not true. The OSP has secured seven (7) convictions through plea bargaining under the Ghana Education Service payroll fraud investigation which was jointly conducted with the Controller and Accountant General’s Department.
  
  The OSP also reports that the joint investigation also resulted in the suspension of GH¢2,854,144.80 and the removal of names of deceased, retirees, and post vacators from the government payroll, saving the country GH¢34,249,737.06. The point is that if these sums had gone undetected, they would have been paid to individuals for no work done.

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• Nii Akwei 2 months ago

  The whole Ghana is corrupt, A-Z
  Mahama is failing with his so called 24-hr Economy. Also the Reset is just a slogan. Sad!

  The whole Ghana is corrupt, A-Z
  Mahama is failing with his so called 24-hr Economy. Also the Reset is just a slogan. Sad!

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• Kwaku 2 months ago

  The elephant in the room is the question: 'Where is Mr. Ofori Attah, the former Finance Minister.?' Some of us told the nation from early that the man is not going to return to Ghana. Never. He dribbled you, Sir.

  The elephant in the room is the question: 'Where is Mr. Ofori Attah, the former Finance Minister.?' Some of us told the nation from early that the man is not going to return to Ghana. Never. He dribbled you, Sir.

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• Balman 2 months ago

  Osp waste of tax payers money on him. Since he came who has he jail none. He talk too much empty talk hahaha.

  Osp waste of tax payers money on him. Since he came who has he jail none. He talk too much empty talk hahaha.

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• Dembele 2 months ago

  The OSP has secured seven (7) convictions secured through plea bargaining under the Ghana Education Service payroll fraud investigation which was jointly conducted with the Controller and Accountant General’s Department.
  
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  The OSP has secured seven (7) convictions secured through plea bargaining under the Ghana Education Service payroll fraud investigation which was jointly conducted with the Controller and Accountant General’s Department.
  
  The joint investigation also resulted in the suspension of GH¢2,854,144.80 and the removal of names of deceased, retirees, and post vacators from the government payroll, saving the country GH¢34,249,737.06. So, Balman the point is that if these sums gone undetected, they would have been paid to individuals for no work done.

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• Kwame 2 months ago

  This is one of the best news by the OSP. Congratulations. A civil war would breakout if Ghanaians get a fraction of the corruption that took place there. Never seen this type of brazeen looting anywhere in the world.

  This is one of the best news by the OSP. Congratulations. A civil war would breakout if Ghanaians get a fraction of the corruption that took place there. Never seen this type of brazeen looting anywhere in the world.

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• Francis Mccarthy 2 months ago

  9 months after the ELECTIONS. WHERE IS KEN. OFORI ATTA? HOW MUCH HAS THE OSP COLLECTED FROM KEN. Hmmmmmmm

  9 months after the ELECTIONS. WHERE IS KEN. OFORI ATTA? HOW MUCH HAS THE OSP COLLECTED FROM KEN. Hmmmmmmm

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• Dembele 2 months ago

  Francise, the OSP took the first steps to ensure Mr. Ken Ofori-Atta’s name is on the INTERPOL red Notice for his location and provisional arrest in the jurisdiction he is found. This was done pending his extradition or surr ...
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  Francise, the OSP took the first steps to ensure Mr. Ken Ofori-Atta’s name is on the INTERPOL red Notice for his location and provisional arrest in the jurisdiction he is found. This was done pending his extradition or surrender. The Office also dispatched a request through the Attorney General for his extradition to Ghana. I must admit that extradition processes go through various levels of checks from the jurisdiction where the person is located. These processes take some time, and can be complex, time-consuming, and it may take weeks or even months for Mr. Ofori-Atta to be transferred to Ghana. But it is work in progress.

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• Raph 2 months ago

  When are you bringing Kenn Ofori Attah to Ghana

  When are you bringing Kenn Ofori Attah to Ghana

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• Dembele 2 months ago

  Ralph, I read that OSP has dispatched a request through the Attorney General for his extradition to Ghana. I must admit that extradition processes go through various levels of checks from the jurisdiction where the person is ...
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  Ralph, I read that OSP has dispatched a request through the Attorney General for his extradition to Ghana. I must admit that extradition processes go through various levels of checks from the jurisdiction where the person is located and such processes take some time, and can be complex, time-consuming, and it may take weeks or even months for Mr. Ofori-Atta to be brought down to Ghana.

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• Agbeli Kumordziì 2 months ago

  In Akuffo Addo's government people were paying bribes for a scholarship to Europe Canada America and Australia
  Oral need to investigate that department.too corrupt

  In Akuffo Addo's government people were paying bribes for a scholarship to Europe Canada America and Australia
  Oral need to investigate that department.too corrupt

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• Achakanapaya 2 months ago

  I don't trust this OSP at all.
  Where is Ken Ofori Atta???
  He is just fooling Ghanians.
  He is part of the npp criminal organization.

  I don't trust this OSP at all.
  Where is Ken Ofori Atta???
  He is just fooling Ghanians.
  He is part of the npp criminal organization.

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• Dembele 2 months ago

  From all that I have read from the OSP, it is obvious they are more interested in this at all levels. First, they declared him wanted and went ahead to put Ken Ofori-Atta on the INTERPOL red notice. The OSP also published tha ...
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  From all that I have read from the OSP, it is obvious they are more interested in this at all levels. First, they declared him wanted and went ahead to put Ken Ofori-Atta on the INTERPOL red notice. The OSP also published that they have also dispatched a request through the Attorney General for his extradition to Ghana. I must admit that extradition processes go through various levels of checks from the jurisdiction where the person is located. These processes take some time,and can be complex. It may take weeks or even months for Mr. Ofori-Atta to be brought down to Ghana. Let's have some patience.

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