Statement: Gov't denies complicity in $80 million gold scandal

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Prof Kwame 12 years ago

If something this significant gets out of the country, someone in high place must know about it.
This is dangerous!!

If something this significant gets out of the country, someone in high place must know about it.
This is dangerous!!
GENERAL DeGAULE 12 years ago

There are private gold dealers in Ghana.

There are private gold dealers in Ghana.
OLD SOLDIER 12 years ago

The NDC would have to explain to Ghanaians how a dead man came to author and sign a letter!

The opening paragraph states, “I came to serve; I have finished my time here on earth and have moved on to everlasting rest and ...
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The NDC would have to explain to Ghanaians how a dead man came to author and sign a letter!

The opening paragraph states, “I came to serve; I have finished my time here on earth and have moved on to everlasting rest and celestial duties with my heavenly father.”

The immediate question is; how did the dead man come to sign his own personal tribute, since he is already in heaven?

The letter then goes on melodramatically, “As you leaf through these pages of my life’s story, I pray to God that it touches your heart in many positive ways. Weep not, I am not dead. I am alive and awake in the Lord. Ghana will not die; Ghana will live to declare the works of the Lord. As I rest in perfect peace in the celestial realms with my maker, I pledge to always uphold and defend the good name of Ghana. Remember the Lord in all your ways and He will protect you. Stay well my brothers and sisters, I will always be with you. Signed (with actual signature) John Evans Atta Mills...
MR. FIGURE- OUT 12 years ago

So who owe the gold and why is it on record that the air plane was flown from Ghana to Turkey. It not enough for the government to deny the allegation, we need to know why the aircraft landed and departed from the shores of G ...
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So who owe the gold and why is it on record that the air plane was flown from Ghana to Turkey. It not enough for the government to deny the allegation, we need to know why the aircraft landed and departed from the shores of Ghana
SHAMO 12 years ago

OR THESE GREEDY BASTARDS HAVE DIVERTED IT INTO THEIR ACCOUNTS? I DONT BLAME THEM I BLAME UNCIVILISED SMALL BRAIN FOOLS WHO VOTED FOR THEM TO KILL US

OR THESE GREEDY BASTARDS HAVE DIVERTED IT INTO THEIR ACCOUNTS? I DONT BLAME THEM I BLAME UNCIVILISED SMALL BRAIN FOOLS WHO VOTED FOR THEM TO KILL US
NDC LOOTING SQUADRON 12 years ago

LOOTING AT THIS INFANT STAGE OF A CRIMINAL NDC GOVERNMENT ? BRACE FOR THE WORSE GHANAIANS.

LOOTING AT THIS INFANT STAGE OF A CRIMINAL NDC GOVERNMENT ? BRACE FOR THE WORSE GHANAIANS.
Jato Julor (J.J.) Rawlings 12 years ago

John "Jacob Zuma" Mahama(first president of Ghana with 24 children from 11 women), stop putting dust in our eyes, because not all Ghanaians have the same IQs of NDC foolsoldiers.

The cargo plane carrying the Gold from Ghan ...
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John "Jacob Zuma" Mahama(first president of Ghana with 24 children from 11 women), stop putting dust in our eyes, because not all Ghanaians have the same IQs of NDC foolsoldiers.

The cargo plane carrying the Gold from Ghana was arrested in Turkey on the 6th January 2013.

John "Jacob Zuma" Mahama(first president of Ghana with 24 children from 11 women) paid a 3-day official visit to Turkey on the 22nd January 2013.

Does John "Jacob Zuma" Mahama(first president of Ghana with 24 children from 11 women)want to tell me and my fellow discerning Ghanaians that when he visited Turkey 16 days after the plane was held, he never heard of the arrested cargo plane with Gold from Ghana ?

Haba !

What did John "Jacob Zuma" Mahama(first president of Ghana with 24 children from 11 women)go to do in Turkey ?

And why must the presidency come out 24 days later to deny the scandal ?

These thieves think every Ghanaian is dull-witted and has the mind of a NDC foolsoldier.
MENSAH 12 years ago

The Presidrnt had to come clear here.How long should the NATION GHANA WAIT TO BE INFORMED WHOSE GOLD IT IS,HOW DID IT ENTER THE PLANE AND WHY CORRESPONDING DOCUMENT COVERING SUCH A HUGE & VALUABLE PRODUCT WAS NOT ADEQUATE.I h ...
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The Presidrnt had to come clear here.How long should the NATION GHANA WAIT TO BE INFORMED WHOSE GOLD IT IS,HOW DID IT ENTER THE PLANE AND WHY CORRESPONDING DOCUMENT COVERING SUCH A HUGE & VALUABLE PRODUCT WAS NOT ADEQUATE.I harfly understand this.
PATRIOTISM 12 years ago

FORGET ABOUT WHETHER GOVERNMENT IS INVOLVED OR NOT. THE CRITICAL ISSUE IS THAT US$80 MILLION WORTH OF GHANA'S GOLD HAS BEEN ILLEGALLY AIRFREIGHTED OUT OF THE COUNTRY WITHOUT GIVING US OUR 10% SHARE PLUS TAXES DUE US ON THE RE ...
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FORGET ABOUT WHETHER GOVERNMENT IS INVOLVED OR NOT. THE CRITICAL ISSUE IS THAT US$80 MILLION WORTH OF GHANA'S GOLD HAS BEEN ILLEGALLY AIRFREIGHTED OUT OF THE COUNTRY WITHOUT GIVING US OUR 10% SHARE PLUS TAXES DUE US ON THE REST. WHAT ARE WE DOING ABOUT THIS THEFT, MR. PRESIDENT? MUST WE NOT ASK FOR THE IMMEDIATE RETURN OF OUR GOLD, EVEN WHILE THE MATTER IS INVESTIGATED? THIS AN ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY STEP TO TAKE SINCE GOVERNMENT KNOWS NOTHING ABOUT HOW THE GOLD LEFT OUR COUNTRY.
PLEASE SEEK HELP FROM THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY FOR THE IMMEDIATE RETURN OF OUR GOLD. THE AIRCRAFT CARRYING THE GOLD MUST BE MADE TO RETURN TO GHANA AND DEPART ONLY AFTER INVESTIGATIONS ARE COMPLETED. ALTERNATELY, WE MUST ASK TURKEY TO DETAIN THE AIRCRAFT UNTIL INVESTIGATIONS ARE COMPLETED, JUST AS GHANA WAS RECENTLY MADE TO DETAIN THE ARGENTINE SHIP FOR MONTHS. IT IS TIMES LIKE THIS THAT WE MUST MAKE USE OF OUR MEMBERSHIP OF THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY.
bigbrosam 12 years ago

STUPID PRESIDENT ON THE DEFENCE WHEN THE NATION IS BEEN LOOTED,TAX IVATION
AND YOU WERE IN THAT COUNTRY,WHAT A TRAIL THAT FOLLOWS YOUR STEPS.WHO OWNS THAT GOLD ?OR THAT STORY IS ALSO NOT TRUE AS USUAL ?

STUPID PRESIDENT ON THE DEFENCE WHEN THE NATION IS BEEN LOOTED,TAX IVATION
AND YOU WERE IN THAT COUNTRY,WHAT A TRAIL THAT FOLLOWS YOUR STEPS.WHO OWNS THAT GOLD ?OR THAT STORY IS ALSO NOT TRUE AS USUAL ?

SHAMO 12 years ago

PLS LET GHANAIANS KNOW THE TRUTH, THE GOLD WAS SENT THERE BECAUSE YOU KNOW THE ELECTIONS WILL NOT GO FOR YOU! JUST SAY THE TRUTH, YOU CAN EVEN SAY IT WAS FOR GHANA BUT JUST TO EXCHANGE FOR OIL PERIOD! STOP LYING MR GBAGBO THI ...
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PLS LET GHANAIANS KNOW THE TRUTH, THE GOLD WAS SENT THERE BECAUSE YOU KNOW THE ELECTIONS WILL NOT GO FOR YOU! JUST SAY THE TRUTH, YOU CAN EVEN SAY IT WAS FOR GHANA BUT JUST TO EXCHANGE FOR OIL PERIOD! STOP LYING MR GBAGBO THIEF
Against Mantse 12 years ago

Please can someone ask TERRIBLY SPECIFIC that we are all ears waiting for his comments on this all important issue. Or as usual he's employing the NDC Selective Commenting principle here? ABOOOOOOOAAAAA!!!

Please can someone ask TERRIBLY SPECIFIC that we are all ears waiting for his comments on this all important issue. Or as usual he's employing the NDC Selective Commenting principle here? ABOOOOOOOAAAAA!!!
Oba Nyansani Baako Pe In Ghana! 12 years ago

Pressure,stress, corruption liars is killing Mahama gradually. Sooner he will get there to see Mills sitting on the right hand side of God as NDC claimed. "Akronfo3 fekuo NDC idiots"

Bring the Gold back to Ghana. Mahama At ...
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Pressure,stress, corruption liars is killing Mahama gradually. Sooner he will get there to see Mills sitting on the right hand side of God as NDC claimed. "Akronfo3 fekuo NDC idiots"

Bring the Gold back to Ghana. Mahama Ataa yi mu Ataa yi. Krono fitaa paa mu hene Mahama.
DKB 12 years ago

Well, what goes around comes around. He did it to the late president, cut deals behind his back and gave him sleepless nights. Its pay back time. Mills must be laughing on the right hand side of God.

Well, what goes around comes around. He did it to the late president, cut deals behind his back and gave him sleepless nights. Its pay back time. Mills must be laughing on the right hand side of God.
MENSAH 12 years ago

THANK YOU,BROTHER.

THANK YOU,BROTHER.
GHA 12 years ago

But MAHAMA spokesman blamed Danquah Institute for manufacturing that news when the story was all over the international newsites. What was MAHAMA doing in Turkey?

But MAHAMA spokesman blamed Danquah Institute for manufacturing that news when the story was all over the international newsites. What was MAHAMA doing in Turkey?
Bisismilahi 12 years ago

That is true since they are bomb throwers and the like .
Shame unto you !!!!!!!!!!

That is true since they are bomb throwers and the like .
Shame unto you !!!!!!!!!!
Against Mantse 12 years ago

Wow!!!! Your political bias is not even interesting. Is this the best defence you can give on such a monumental issue? Look we have to be more concerned about Ghana than our political party interests. Private dealers were shi ...
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Wow!!!! Your political bias is not even interesting. Is this the best defence you can give on such a monumental issue? Look we have to be more concerned about Ghana than our political party interests. Private dealers were shipping $80m worth of gold to Iran and the responsible authorities till date do not have information about who these dealers are? This is the worst of your defences on Ghanaweb, and for once I'm very DISAPPOINTED!!!!!
Bomfaboy 12 years ago

Does privTe mining companies have the Ghana SEAL on their gold bars? Ask yoursel this question again and again! They may have an inscription, produced in Ghana, but not the Seal of Ghana Government. It is only Gold belonging ...
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Does privTe mining companies have the Ghana SEAL on their gold bars? Ask yoursel this question again and again! They may have an inscription, produced in Ghana, but not the Seal of Ghana Government. It is only Gold belonging to the Ghana Government that has and should have the Ghana Government Seal. So if gold bars are spotted outside the country bearing the Official Government Seal, without documentation, who do we ask to explain? The government and most especially the president must come clean instead of the pathetic response given. I guess when they can steal the ballot they think they are above everything and everybody and can steal anything they wand and abuse any law on the books. God save us then!
SGT ANANI FIADZOE 12 years ago

Mahama is dishonest, deceit liar and have sorrounded himself with crooks and "Pen robbers" and arm robers to
rob the majority people of this nation
for their own selfish interest.

Under this crooks, Ghana is doomed and
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Mahama is dishonest, deceit liar and have sorrounded himself with crooks and "Pen robbers" and arm robers to
rob the majority people of this nation
for their own selfish interest.

Under this crooks, Ghana is doomed and
can never be repaired for millions of
years to come.

Kwaku 12 years ago

This story came out about three weeks ago why should it take the office of the president that long to come on air.Who would believe what they are saying?

This story came out about three weeks ago why should it take the office of the president that long to come on air.Who would believe what they are saying?
Ozymandias 12 years ago

Well noted

Well noted
Modern Ghana. 12 years ago

Mahama still the best.

Mahama still the best.
CONCERN CITIZEN 12 years ago

blind fool even the blind man is better than you to still support mahama my ass

blind fool even the blind man is better than you to still support mahama my ass
Joseph 12 years ago

They also deny the fraud at the 2012 elections,you can take this government serious,just a bunch of JOKERS

They also deny the fraud at the 2012 elections,you can take this government serious,just a bunch of JOKERS
Kofi Dadie 12 years ago

That is no bog deal. NDC people will eben denn that Theorie mother is a woman

That is no bog deal. NDC people will eben denn that Theorie mother is a woman
fredsaid 12 years ago

youtube.com/watch?v=8WTH6P60c-Y

youtube.com/watch?v=8WTH6P60c-Y
Kofi Dadie 12 years ago

It is Very clear the govt. is hiding something

It is Very clear the govt. is hiding something
ama 12 years ago

MISINFORMATION STRATEGY DOES NOT WK ANYMORE THANKS TO THE WORLD OF GLOBAL COMMUNICATION; everything u say now can be cross checked with the internet and what other sources are saying

If the Turkish authorities and news ag ...
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MISINFORMATION STRATEGY DOES NOT WK ANYMORE THANKS TO THE WORLD OF GLOBAL COMMUNICATION; everything u say now can be cross checked with the internet and what other sources are saying

If the Turkish authorities and news agencies are confirming that they have seized the gold and they have sealed the plane with evidence of pictures how can the president of Ghana say it did not exist:
Kofi Dadie 12 years ago

Our Präsident is a disgraced liar

Our Präsident is a disgraced liar

Mawuli Rastaman 12 years ago

If only he was telling the truth.

If only he was telling the truth.
The ABiggie "C" 12 years ago

Dear Mr PRESIDENT, Iput it to you that the issue is true. I have detailed information to prove it but I want you to tell Ghanaians yourself. You have three (3)days. If you fail to tell Ghanaians within the spipulated time the ...
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Dear Mr PRESIDENT, Iput it to you that the issue is true. I have detailed information to prove it but I want you to tell Ghanaians yourself. You have three (3)days. If you fail to tell Ghanaians within the spipulated time then you will be receiving a bombshell. This is not a threat but rather a promise.
Ghanaba No.1 12 years ago

People should watch the plane carrying the said gold and listen to the comments on YouTube and stop this denial.youtube.com/watch?v=8WTH6P60c-Y

People should watch the plane carrying the said gold and listen to the comments on YouTube and stop this denial.youtube.com/watch?v=8WTH6P60c-Y
kate 12 years ago

IF U SEE A COW CALL IT GOAT MORAL CODE
This is the political philosophy of the NDC party and government; so much for accountability, probity and justice, your core values.
From now on we will never know when they are telli ...
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IF U SEE A COW CALL IT GOAT MORAL CODE
This is the political philosophy of the NDC party and government; so much for accountability, probity and justice, your core values.
From now on we will never know when they are telling the truth.
MATIGARI 12 years ago

NOTED! BUT IT SHOULD HAVE COME EARLIER THAN THIS. WELL, BETTER LATE THAN NEVER.

NOTED! BUT IT SHOULD HAVE COME EARLIER THAN THIS. WELL, BETTER LATE THAN NEVER.
DKB 12 years ago

youtube.com/watch?v=8WTH6P60c-Y

Massa, go to the youtube site above and see for yourself. The fact is Mahama may not be involved but there are some high govt officials involved somehow.

youtube.com/watch?v=8WTH6P60c-Y

Massa, go to the youtube site above and see for yourself. The fact is Mahama may not be involved but there are some high govt officials involved somehow.
Nii Akwei 12 years ago

You are right. There are major players in this transaction.

You are right. There are major players in this transaction.
Hazor 12 years ago

Are you kidding me that Mahama may not involve?Who is in control?,can govt officials ask Bank of Ghana to release gold belong to state to them value at US$80million,i don't think so.If what you saying is true,then Mahama is t ...
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Are you kidding me that Mahama may not involve?Who is in control?,can govt officials ask Bank of Ghana to release gold belong to state to them value at US$80million,i don't think so.If what you saying is true,then Mahama is the MOST WEAK AND MOST USELESS PRESIDENT in the history of Ghana under presidency and our hard currency is stealing by his officials then in six month period Ghana will not have any gold in Bank of Ghana.This deal is Mahama WORK and NOT Govt Officials WORK.
Th 12 years ago

Please Tell Us Wat The President rushed To Turkey For? Bunch Of THIEFS.

Please Tell Us Wat The President rushed To Turkey For? Bunch Of THIEFS.
INDIGO 12 years ago

Bunch of thieves and crooks. John Mahama is neck deep in corruption

Bunch of thieves and crooks. John Mahama is neck deep in corruption
thomson 12 years ago

to meet you ashiawo mum there

to meet you ashiawo mum there
Ama 12 years ago

Mahama is a thief .he is stealing ghana gold after stealing election

Mahama is a thief .he is stealing ghana gold after stealing election
Logosian 12 years ago

It's unfortunate our democracy will continually be riddled by scandals which will be proven in the end as false by a diabolic opposition which wants power at all cost supported by a vicious journalism. Only God knows the end ...
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It's unfortunate our democracy will continually be riddled by scandals which will be proven in the end as false by a diabolic opposition which wants power at all cost supported by a vicious journalism. Only God knows the end results of these machinations.

God save Ghana.
KAte 12 years ago

then tell us that the NPP is responsible for reports from Turkish government and Turkish new agencies. Don't give NPP credit for everything if you have no proof.
youtube.com/watch?v=8WTH6P60c-Y

then tell us that the NPP is responsible for reports from Turkish government and Turkish new agencies. Don't give NPP credit for everything if you have no proof.
youtube.com/watch?v=8WTH6P60c-Y
Abudu i Adam 12 years ago

THE NATION WRECKERS SHALL FAIL MISERABLE & THE GOVERNMENT SHALL FULLFIL ITS MANDATE TO THE ELECTORATE AND CITIZENS OF GHANA

ITS SAD THE COUNTRY SHALL BE GOVERNED ACCORDING TO THE DEMOCARTIC PRINCIPLES PROMULGATED IN THE CO ...
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THE NATION WRECKERS SHALL FAIL MISERABLE & THE GOVERNMENT SHALL FULLFIL ITS MANDATE TO THE ELECTORATE AND CITIZENS OF GHANA

ITS SAD THE COUNTRY SHALL BE GOVERNED ACCORDING TO THE DEMOCARTIC PRINCIPLES PROMULGATED IN THE CONSTUTITION OF GHANA

NPKA H.E. JOHN MAHAMA WITH THE EXECUTIVE , LEGISLATIVE & JUDICIARY ARMS OF GOV'T SHALL MAKE GHANAIANS HOPEFUL OF THE FUTURE WITH SINGLE INFLATIONARY DIGITS ALLAH WILLING
insight to the bone 12 years ago

Dont insult our intelligence with these lame ass concoctions, its not only the gold that is a disturbing abomination but the secret political links and evil plan that has been exposed . You mr President should be ashamed of ...
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Dont insult our intelligence with these lame ass concoctions, its not only the gold that is a disturbing abomination but the secret political links and evil plan that has been exposed . You mr President should be ashamed of yourself , stolen election or not , you can not jeopardise the future of our children with this reckless myopic attitude if yours . use your brains before you act and not run around with like a baby with a cookie jar , free for all lets chop because my time come conduct will destroy the nation. if you want to be a fool stay at home
George Best. 12 years ago

Mr President, your hair is turning grey so soon.Have you abserved that? My friend, Jonas Agyei,in The Gambia once told me,`PRESIDENT CHAIR NA ELEPHANT CHAIR. SMALL BOYS NO FIT CARRY IT'. You are forcing to carry it, be carefu ...
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Mr President, your hair is turning grey so soon.Have you abserved that? My friend, Jonas Agyei,in The Gambia once told me,`PRESIDENT CHAIR NA ELEPHANT CHAIR. SMALL BOYS NO FIT CARRY IT'. You are forcing to carry it, be careful you don`t break your neck.
A Coup without the Army 12 years ago

This NDC government is corrupt by birth. Who will believe her?
The President together with the EC robbed the people off their votes and declared Mahama as the President of Ghana. A fraudulent system of governance will not gi ...
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This NDC government is corrupt by birth. Who will believe her?
The President together with the EC robbed the people off their votes and declared Mahama as the President of Ghana. A fraudulent system of governance will not give birth to peace in Ghana.
oppong london 12 years ago

john mahama n useless ndc government can deny things but they are thieves,foolish peoples party.

john mahama n useless ndc government can deny things but they are thieves,foolish peoples party.
Adama d'Gharty, UK 12 years ago

The general public is rather sick of hearing the constant stream of lies issued from the Ghana Presidents office. Do the toe-rags who run this simple office think the people of Ghana are so simple-minded to fall for these dai ...
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The general public is rather sick of hearing the constant stream of lies issued from the Ghana Presidents office. Do the toe-rags who run this simple office think the people of Ghana are so simple-minded to fall for these daily dosage of deceptions and untruthful denials of world media stories - when the whole world is plainly aware of what the president is upto! Please give us a break, go on swallow your infantile pride and come clean about this shady deal over 1.5tonne Ghana gold bars with Iran Islamic Republic.
ADAMA 12 years ago

U know NDC guys are all fool, thieves and animals. they can lie but they cant hid it from God. fools

U know NDC guys are all fool, thieves and animals. they can lie but they cant hid it from God. fools
KANEWU 12 years ago

COCK AND BULL DENIAL!!
WHAT A FUNNY PIECE OF TRASH FROM MAHAMA.

COCK AND BULL DENIAL!!
WHAT A FUNNY PIECE OF TRASH FROM MAHAMA.
TRUTH PREACHER 12 years ago

NOT THE GOVERNMENT, BUT AN INDEPENDENT IF NEED BE FROM OUTSIDE THE COUNTRY SHOULD BE CALLED TO INVESTIGATE THIS MATTER. NO ONE HAS THE RIGHT TO UNDERMINE THE INTELLIGENCE THE MODERN GHANAIANS.

NOT THE GOVERNMENT, BUT AN INDEPENDENT IF NEED BE FROM OUTSIDE THE COUNTRY SHOULD BE CALLED TO INVESTIGATE THIS MATTER. NO ONE HAS THE RIGHT TO UNDERMINE THE INTELLIGENCE THE MODERN GHANAIANS.
Koffi 12 years ago

This case involves IRAN so the international community (US,EU and the UN) should get on this issue because of the sanctions against Iran.

This case involves IRAN so the international community (US,EU and the UN) should get on this issue because of the sanctions against Iran.
DKB 12 years ago

But how were these people expecting to fly a whole plane load of gold to Iran without proper documents and not get caught? Do they think crossing international terrotries is like crossing Ghana/Aflao border? I don't want to b ...
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But how were these people expecting to fly a whole plane load of gold to Iran without proper documents and not get caught? Do they think crossing international terrotries is like crossing Ghana/Aflao border? I don't want to believe they are that stupid and naive.
kwaa akyem 12 years ago

Pls executive secetary, who are the people commissioned to undertake the investigation? Your notice is cheap talk. Please walk your talk with facts!

Pls executive secetary, who are the people commissioned to undertake the investigation? Your notice is cheap talk. Please walk your talk with facts!
vincent 12 years ago

Thank you Mr president for desition.

Thank you Mr president for desition.
CONCERN CITIZEN 12 years ago

THIS IS A VERY BIG SHAME TO GHANA. GHANAIANS BETTER STAND UP BEFORE GHANA GOES DRY HMMM

THIS IS A VERY BIG SHAME TO GHANA. GHANAIANS BETTER STAND UP BEFORE GHANA GOES DRY HMMM
La Toya 12 years ago

This story will run and tun. Well done to the Danquah Institute for bringing this story to the fore. John Jinapor's denial were premature and has raised Ghanaians' suspicions rather that quash them. NDC - Mo be dii keke.

This story will run and tun. Well done to the Danquah Institute for bringing this story to the fore. John Jinapor's denial were premature and has raised Ghanaians' suspicions rather that quash them. NDC - Mo be dii keke.
USMAN 12 years ago

These vagabonds in power(VIPs) will always deny wrong doing until there is a change of government and when a new government begins any investigation into past misdeeds they start complaining of witch hunting. Anyway, I don't ...
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These vagabonds in power(VIPs) will always deny wrong doing until there is a change of government and when a new government begins any investigation into past misdeeds they start complaining of witch hunting. Anyway, I don't blame them because they are all products of our useless university system.
Pelicles 12 years ago

The government is telling "bold face lies" to Ghanaians. This shady deal has gone bad and the best Mahama can do is to turn his face and deny. When the case surfaced, he deny that anything like that exist till he flown to Tu ...
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The government is telling "bold face lies" to Ghanaians. This shady deal has gone bad and the best Mahama can do is to turn his face and deny. When the case surfaced, he deny that anything like that exist till he flown to Turkey.

We are being fooled by NDC led by "chief in thievery", John Mahama. These people do not realize that in this century, technology has made it possible to get information from so many outlet.
damion 12 years ago

STX failed him so he has to make money now

STX failed him so he has to make money now
ACTION, NOT WORDS. 12 years ago

OK, GOVERNMENT IS NOT INVOLVED. BUT WHAT IS GOVERNMENT DOING TO RETRIEVE OUR GOLD? HAS GOVERNMENT ASKED TURKEY TO DETAIN THE AIRCRAFT CARRYING THE GOLD PENDING INVESTIGATIONS? HAS GOVERNMENT SOUGHT HELP FROM THE INTERNATIONAL ...
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OK, GOVERNMENT IS NOT INVOLVED. BUT WHAT IS GOVERNMENT DOING TO RETRIEVE OUR GOLD? HAS GOVERNMENT ASKED TURKEY TO DETAIN THE AIRCRAFT CARRYING THE GOLD PENDING INVESTIGATIONS? HAS GOVERNMENT SOUGHT HELP FROM THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY FOR THE AIRCRAFT TO BE FORCED TO RETURN TO GHANA WITH ITS CARGO TO FACILITATE INVESTIGATIONS? IT IS LAME TO JUST ISSUE A STATEMENT DENYING GOVERNMENT'S COMPLICITY. WE MUST SEE ACTION AIMED AT RETRIEVING GHANA'S US$80 MILLION WORTH OF GOLD. THAT IS WHAT WE EXPECT OF GOVERNMENT.
malaam Salifu 12 years ago

Even Nana Addo say Kojo woyome didn't do it, so who DONE IT. Please ask the GORO boys, the three wise men

Even Nana Addo say Kojo woyome didn't do it, so who DONE IT. Please ask the GORO boys, the three wise men
kat 12 years ago

may b dis gold has pasport n went in 4 deir plain ticket

may b dis gold has pasport n went in 4 deir plain ticket
NII 12 years ago

1.5 TONS OF GOLD LEAVES THE SHORES OF GHANA WITHOUT PROPER DOCUMENTATION AND NATIONAL SECURITY IS NOT AWARE OF IT. WE ARE INDEED IN TROUBLE WITH THESE BUNCH OF INCOMPETENT PERSONS AT THE HELM OF AFFAIRS. HOW MANY TONS HAVE GO ...
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1.5 TONS OF GOLD LEAVES THE SHORES OF GHANA WITHOUT PROPER DOCUMENTATION AND NATIONAL SECURITY IS NOT AWARE OF IT. WE ARE INDEED IN TROUBLE WITH THESE BUNCH OF INCOMPETENT PERSONS AT THE HELM OF AFFAIRS. HOW MANY TONS HAVE GONE OUTSIDE AND GHANAIANS ARE NOT AWARE OF. THE PRESIDENT WENT TO THE COUNTRY THAT DETAINED THE HAUL AND NATIONAL SECURITY COULD NOT NOTIFY HIM ABOUT THIS SITUATION UNTIL DANQUAH INSTITUTE AIRED IT. WHAT A CO-INCIDENCE THE PRESIDENT HAD TO GO TO TURKEY JUST AROUND THAT TIME. POLITICS IS A VERY CLEAN GAME BUT IF YOU ARE A THIEF YOU GO INTO IT THE WAY YOU ARE. CHARACTER, THEY RIGHTLY SAID IS LIKE PREGNANCY YOU CANNOT HIDE IT FOREVER. THE BLOOD SPOT IN THE HEAD OF THE WASP OR BEE WILL NEVER GET CLEARED. ONCE A THIEF, ALWAYS A THIEF. SOMEBODY WHO WAS PROMISING PEOPLE APPOINTMENTS AS AN INCOMING PRESIDENT WHEN THE CURRENT FLAG-BEARER OF HIS PARTY AND CURRENT PRESIDENT WAS STILL ALIVE ONLY FOR THE PRESIDENT TO DIE 10 DAYS LATER IN SUCH A MYSTERIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE, WHAT DOES ONE EXPECT FROM HIM, WHAT CAN'T HE DO. A WORD TO THE WISE IS ENOUGH. IF FANTIS INDEED LOVED PROF MILLS THEY WOULD HAVE ASKED SO MANY NAGGING QUESTIONS. SOMEONE SAYS 'ITS BENT AND NOT YET BROKEN' AND ALSO 'IF YOU LEAVE IT BEHIND YOU AND LATER GO FOR IT , IT IS NOT OUT OF PLACE'.
dan 12 years ago

CHECK OUT WHAT THE WORLD IS SAYING ABOUT THE CASE OF GHANAS GOLD AND COMPARE IT WITH THE PRESIDENT OF GHlANA IS SAYING...liar..pants on fire

youtube.com/watch?v=8WTH6P60c-Y

CHECK OUT WHAT THE WORLD IS SAYING ABOUT THE CASE OF GHANAS GOLD AND COMPARE IT WITH THE PRESIDENT OF GHlANA IS SAYING...liar..pants on fire

youtube.com/watch?v=8WTH6P60c-Y
eben 12 years ago

Can somebody tell us? and what was the outcome of his visit at a time when the plane load full of gold from Ghana had been seized by the Turkish Government?

Did the leaders not discuss the gold?
see below link;

youtube ...
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Can somebody tell us? and what was the outcome of his visit at a time when the plane load full of gold from Ghana had been seized by the Turkish Government?

Did the leaders not discuss the gold?
see below link;

youtube.com/watch?v=8WTH6P60c-Y
Obed Adore 12 years ago

That's it! Simple and straight forward! But too late though... why?
This communication strategy was what was lacking during the Mills's administration.
Every "rumours' or allegations out there must be promptly responded to ...
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That's it! Simple and straight forward! But too late though... why?
This communication strategy was what was lacking during the Mills's administration.
Every "rumours' or allegations out there must be promptly responded to in order to put the public at ease...
This is because, any silence or hesitation on the part of the government over such matters (truth or non-truths) usually creates the impression of a "cover up" in the minds of the general public...
Good job Raymond, but next time do it sooner..
eben 12 years ago

DENY COMPLICITY DONT SAY STORY DOES NOT EXIST OR IT IS AN UNTRUE STORY; THE FACT THAT THE GOD HAS BEEN TAKEN OUT OF GHANA WITHOUT ANY PAPERS AND PLANE HAS BEEN SEIZED

see: youtube.com/watch?v=8WTH6P60c-Y

DENY COMPLICITY DONT SAY STORY DOES NOT EXIST OR IT IS AN UNTRUE STORY; THE FACT THAT THE GOD HAS BEEN TAKEN OUT OF GHANA WITHOUT ANY PAPERS AND PLANE HAS BEEN SEIZED

see: youtube.com/watch?v=8WTH6P60c-Y
Nii Akwei 12 years ago

The Herald Newspaper, Larry Alance Dogbe has distanced President John Mahama from an $80 million gold seized in Turkey.

According to him, investigations conducted by his outfit show that the gold had nothing to do with the ...
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The Herald Newspaper, Larry Alance Dogbe has distanced President John Mahama from an $80 million gold seized in Turkey.

According to him, investigations conducted by his outfit show that the gold had nothing to do with the president and that the president’s trip to Turkey last week in the wake of the seizure was purely coincidental.

His comments come after the media reported that about 80 million dollars worth of Ghana’s gold being transported to Iran was seized at a Turkish airport.

Turkish News Agency, Anatolia had reported that the plane transporting the gold was grounded for lack of proper documentation.

But speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show Tuesday, Larry Alance Dogbe said “the gold had nothing to do with the President,” adding the president’s trip to Turkey and the incident was “purely coincidental.”

He said their investigations, which were not on the transaction itself but how the gold came and landed in Ghana, show that the gold landed in Ghana due to “a purely business transaction between a private company and an individual who is a gold dealer in Dubai.”

The Herald Newspaper Editor said the “gold was going to Dubai and not Iran,” and that, “the aircraft that was carrying the gold bars came from Tripoli.”

He noted that one John Amegame, an officer who was working for Omanye Gold Mining Limited, dealers in precious minerals, who were handling the transaction “put in a request for the aircraft to land here in Ghana from Tripoli so they made the arrangement somewhere on 27 December 2012.”

The request, he said, was made to the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority and “Civil Aviation gave them the necessary permission to land here.”

According to Larry Alance Dogbe, the aircraft carrying the gold, landed in Ghana on December 28 and within 72 hours, it left Ghana for Istanbul enroute to Dubai, its intended destination and that, the gold on board belonged to one Irani- Azerbaijan businessman.

He refuted the Danquah Institute allegations that the gold was meant as settlement to Iran.

“Ghana doesn’t have international transaction with Iran,” he said adding, “there is nothing clearly to show what exactly Ghana is paying for with the gold and we’ve been told that Ghana does not use gold to settle its transaction and commitments with countries.”

He alleged that authorities have been trying to track two persons, Fredrick Kwadwo Asuman and Peter Kofi Bedzrah, who are registered owners of Omanye Gold Company, to assist nvestigations.
Jay ++++++++++++London 12 years ago

An undeniable condition of a good government is one that is put there by the majority of the people not by a cabal of top state officials who discharge their duties irrespective of their conflict of interests.

NDC do not ...
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An undeniable condition of a good government is one that is put there by the majority of the people not by a cabal of top state officials who discharge their duties irrespective of their conflict of interests.

NDC do not have the consent of the vast majority of Ghanaians but they are still in power because they do not play by the rules, and if people don't play by the rules it means they are inherently corrupt.

And that is what NDC are: NDC is inherently corrupt.

Corrupt starting from JJ Rawlings right through Mahama, the Tsikata family, down to the top party brasses and ministers.

One only go to NDC to get rich quick.

As for the denials by Mahama, it is nothing new. The China housing deal he denies, his personal wealth he denies, his conspiracy to win the 2012 elections he denies.

Can one honestly convince oneself that Mahama is not the crook who would milk Ghana dry if we put our trust in him.

The other thing is the man, by his utterances, is not the well-equipped man for the first office of Ghana.
He lacks a lot of the qualities that a modern day leader needs.
Bob 12 years ago

The cargo plane took off from Ghana but the gold came from the space.When at all will our leaders tell us the truth.

The cargo plane took off from Ghana but the gold came from the space.When at all will our leaders tell us the truth.
Koffi 12 years ago

It looks like this President Mahama is in hiding, WHY? we don't see him anywhere.

It looks like this President Mahama is in hiding, WHY? we don't see him anywhere.
insight to the bone 12 years ago

initially i was prone to believe ndc won fair and square based on their cpp style campaign and election engineering which made npp appear to have only 2 akan regions pitted against the rest of the country . ndc being the true ...
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initially i was prone to believe ndc won fair and square based on their cpp style campaign and election engineering which made npp appear to have only 2 akan regions pitted against the rest of the country . ndc being the true all inclusive Ghanaian party has transformed in these last few weeks into a northern dominated regime supported by the ewes who have a lack of democratic spirit of choice and no where to go as they were unable to go beyond the afrc pndc buga buga govt they so love. Now the NDC is turning into an alliance against the Akans with a divide and rule propaganda machine splitting the Fanti speaking peoples vote of the western and central regions thus having a majority vote which by the way is eroding fast now that our eyes are opened to the true evil agenda of the trokosi ndc.
NII LARTEY NARTEY 12 years ago

A thief is more moral than our criminal politicians. When a thief steals your money he does not demand you to thank him. But when our politicians hugely steal our money which is meant for our social facilities developments, o ...
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A thief is more moral than our criminal politicians. When a thief steals your money he does not demand you to thank him. But when our politicians hugely steal our money which is meant for our social facilities developments, or dish out huge cash from their stinky criminal pockets and give us pea-nuts, they demand us to thank them whilst our rights is stolen by voting the thief-man into political power.

How could such huge tonnage of gold leaves the shores of Ghana by plane and the state security operatives including the customs, immigrations, BNIs, police, army, detectives all under the control of a government with the President as the Commander-in Chief say I know nothing about that? If this can happen to our gold transported through Accra Airport before our open eyes, then God have mercy for our oil being transported for export far-far away on the seas.

That is the real ebee diii kekeeeee!!!
STX "woyomenized crooks and criminals!!!
NIMA OLD SOLDIER 12 years ago

Yes! John Mahama in the Captain seat and what do you expert from a criminal, cleaniness, holiness, honesty, self dignity, respect or what?

This is just the beginning of the crime show. Ghanaians, tighten your seat belts!

Yes! John Mahama in the Captain seat and what do you expert from a criminal, cleaniness, holiness, honesty, self dignity, respect or what?

This is just the beginning of the crime show. Ghanaians, tighten your seat belts!
osei abeb 12 years ago

NDC fingerprint is on the deal so Mahama dont try to put cloud to cover it because we know you as a die hard MAFIA.

NDC fingerprint is on the deal so Mahama dont try to put cloud to cover it because we know you as a die hard MAFIA.
kwaku 12 years ago

so the government and the media who have more info, ps if you can`t say anything not throw dust to our eyes of saying investigation, investigation for what

so the government and the media who have more info, ps if you can`t say anything not throw dust to our eyes of saying investigation, investigation for what
POTE 12 years ago

It was all an NDC scam. It was meant for Afari Gyan

It was all an NDC scam. It was meant for Afari Gyan
lawrence 12 years ago

MR PRESIDENT, Now with the help of COMPUTER, not always and Government have to DENIES SCANDAL, THE OLD GAME OF, HIDING THE TRUTH FROM THE CITIZENS IS OVER or to enrich your self, friends, party officials is over, the CONCERNE ...
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MR PRESIDENT, Now with the help of COMPUTER, not always and Government have to DENIES SCANDAL, THE OLD GAME OF, HIDING THE TRUTH FROM THE CITIZENS IS OVER or to enrich your self, friends, party officials is over, the CONCERNED IS THAT, you are talking about, TRANSPARENT AND ABIDES BY THE RULE OF LAW, what LAWS THAT YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT, Why you RUSHED TO APPOINT IRAN AMBAASADOR AND RUSH TO TURKEY, BEFORE orders for INVESTIGATION, how many investigations have you orders, judgement debts revealed that, some BENEFICIARIES WERE OVER PAID, WOYOME, the ELECTIONS etc, this RAISED FEARS ABOUT THE LEADERSHIP GROWING ACTS OF INDISCIPLINE AND NAGATIVE BEHAVIOR, CONCERNED IS THAT, this can CREATE, CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE IN GHANA, Is a very big disturbing stories,
Dee 12 years ago

I wonder how this government headed by this less than average intelligent guy will be able to protect the INTEREST of the people of Ghana. NDC better watch it. This guy will set the party back for many years and ...
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I wonder how this government headed by this less than average intelligent guy will be able to protect the INTEREST of the people of Ghana. NDC better watch it. This guy will set the party back for many years and we will need another leader like the late professor to rebuild the party.
Dee 12 years ago

Dr. Atuguba, I wonder what will be left of your reputation after 4 years.

Dr. Atuguba, I wonder what will be left of your reputation after 4 years.
AFRICANUS ALLIANCE 12 years ago

ARE WE, THE PEOPLE, GOING TO SIT BY AS THESE CABAL STEAL US CLEAN...without the slightest remorse?IN ANY "CIVILIZED" COUNTRY, IT WILL BE THE POLICE/SECURITY APPARATUS THAT WILL CONDUCT ANT INVESTIGATIONS RELATING TO THIS BOTC ...
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ARE WE, THE PEOPLE, GOING TO SIT BY AS THESE CABAL STEAL US CLEAN...without the slightest remorse?IN ANY "CIVILIZED" COUNTRY, IT WILL BE THE POLICE/SECURITY APPARATUS THAT WILL CONDUCT ANT INVESTIGATIONS RELATING TO THIS BOTCHED ROBBERY not THE THIEVES THEMSELVES......WE ARE IN DEEP TROUBLE......YES WE ARE......
GENERAL DeGAULE 12 years ago

Ghana gold does not necessarily means the gold belongs to the nation.

Ghana gold does not necessarily means the gold belongs to the nation.
DKB 12 years ago

You are a joker aren't you?

You are a joker aren't you?
Against Mantse 12 years ago

Do you even need to ask this question? How can Ghana progress when some people are "INSANELY DEMENTED"? Please chnage your name from General DeGaulle to something else because inspite of his atrocities at least he had COMMON ...
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Do you even need to ask this question? How can Ghana progress when some people are "INSANELY DEMENTED"? Please chnage your name from General DeGaulle to something else because inspite of his atrocities at least he had COMMON SENSE. In his mind I think Ghana gold belongs to MAHAMA & ASIEDU NKETIAH!!!!
Kwame Safo 12 years ago

Well I'd like to believe the government story but the reaction to the story was knee-jerk. Normally when a child behaves that way it is because he/she is guilty. Catch my drift? The John Jinapor response was to attach a polit ...
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Well I'd like to believe the government story but the reaction to the story was knee-jerk. Normally when a child behaves that way it is because he/she is guilty. Catch my drift? The John Jinapor response was to attach a political label to the story. Next government denies. Next Mahama orders investigation. All the inconsistencies reveal rather than dispel the assertion. Watch it we have an inept government in power. God protect Ghana from reckless leadership.
kat 12 years ago

wen did gold begun traveln witout ownership or dey also go in 4 pasports n air tickets pls let us knw

wen did gold begun traveln witout ownership or dey also go in 4 pasports n air tickets pls let us knw
Hazor 12 years ago

It was the same Government that said the gold was meant to pay for oil and gas import from Iran because Iran is under international sanction and Government of Ghana and Iran trade in batter agreement.So why is Mahama administ ...
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It was the same Government that said the gold was meant to pay for oil and gas import from Iran because Iran is under international sanction and Government of Ghana and Iran trade in batter agreement.So why is Mahama administration denine having no knowledge of this transaction?.

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