What could Rawlings have said. He was instrumental in the seizure of BA's property. He personally led in the crippling of most businesses in Ghana. Is it not a shame that we do not have role models in business except the buyi ... read full comment
What could Rawlings have said. He was instrumental in the seizure of BA's property. He personally led in the crippling of most businesses in Ghana. Is it not a shame that we do not have role models in business except the buying and selling businesses. So to the B.A Mensah family, i say give a stone to Rawlings!
The Vay 11 years ago
Well said, B.A.Mensah was an industrial giant in Ghanaian entrepreneurship. No matter how you turn and twist it, he contributed a great deal to the Ghanaian economy. He employed a lot of people. There is so much hate and envy ... read full comment
Well said, B.A.Mensah was an industrial giant in Ghanaian entrepreneurship. No matter how you turn and twist it, he contributed a great deal to the Ghanaian economy. He employed a lot of people. There is so much hate and envy in our country that some in authority would rather help a fake lebanese or a Syrian businessman to plunder our economy than to help a fellow Ghanaian to get on his feet to contribute to the economy. Yes indeed that is why all we do is buying and selling. And on a cautionary side save our money in our homes instead of the bank. Because there could be an anti-business dictator some day, who will confiscate your hard earned money if it is in the bank. How long will the realization take in coming? Wake up!
OLD SOLDIER 11 years ago
*By Akadu Ntiriwa Mensema, PhD...
WILLIAM ATUGUBA: Counsel, what is your name?
PHILIP ADDISON: Philip Addison, My Lord.
ATUGUBA: You are overruled.
ADDISON: Yes, my name is Philip Addison, my Lord.
ATUGUBA: I said ... read full comment
*By Akadu Ntiriwa Mensema, PhD...
WILLIAM ATUGUBA: Counsel, what is your name?
PHILIP ADDISON: Philip Addison, My Lord.
ATUGUBA: You are overruled.
ADDISON: Yes, my name is Philip Addison, my Lord.
ATUGUBA: I said overruled; where do you come from?
ADDISON: I am a full-blooded Akan, My Lord.
ATUGUBA: You are overruled.
ADDISON: My Lord, I am a Ghanaian, My Lord.
ATUGUBA: You are overruled; what are you doing in this court?
ADDISON: I am representing the NPP, My Lord.
ATUGUBA: You are overruled.
ADDISON: My Lord, I mean Akufo-Addo, Dr. Bawumia and Obetsebi-Lamptey.
ATUGUBA: You are overruled.
ADDISON: Yes, I am representing all three, my Lord.
ATUGUBA: You are overruled
ADDISON: My Lord, is this the Supreme Court of Ghana?
ATUGUBA: You are overruled.
ADDISON: Are you Justice Atuguba, My Lord?
ATUGUBA: You are overruled.
ADDISON: My Lord, this is partisanship.
ATUGUBA: You are overruled.
ADDISON: My Lord, is overrule only your legal vocabulary?
ATUGUBA: You are overruled.
ADDISON: My Lord this is partisanship and bias.
ATUGUBA: You are overruled.
ADDISON: My Lord, you are ANTI-NDC and PRO-NPP.
ATUGUBA: You are overruled.
ADDISON: This means that you are rather ANTI-NPP & PRO-NDC.
ATUGUBA: You are overruled; we are going for recession.
ADDISON: My Lord, for how long.
ATUGUBA: You are overruled.
ADDISON: My Lord, I say you are ANTI-NDC and PRO-NPP.
ATUGUBA: You are overruled...
TIMO DE LAW 11 years ago
This man Mr BA Mensah Siaw Tata and others were great African entrepreneurs who had a vision to uplift the standard of living of fellow Africans in general but because of our evil tendencies coupled with envy for the hardwor ... read full comment
This man Mr BA Mensah Siaw Tata and others were great African entrepreneurs who had a vision to uplift the standard of living of fellow Africans in general but because of our evil tendencies coupled with envy for the hardworking rich and our PHD(pull him down) philosophy which is still existing today we have lost all the best we've had and the youth of today do not even gain any meaningful employment,Those entrepreneurs mentioned in the tribute had a vision like that of the late Kwame Nkrumah.
INDIGO 11 years ago
Where are the comments from C.Y. Andy K. and a host of other foolish Ewe commentators of Ghanaweb. We want to know how you will respond to such stories. How do you take on Rockson Adofo in one breath and refuse to react to st ... read full comment
Where are the comments from C.Y. Andy K. and a host of other foolish Ewe commentators of Ghanaweb. We want to know how you will respond to such stories. How do you take on Rockson Adofo in one breath and refuse to react to stories like these. IT ONLY SHOWS THE DEPTH OF YOUR HYPOCRISY and I am sure most people will not take you serious.
Rockson Adofo is fighting the injustices and crimes being perpetrated against Akans for no justifiable reason and we fully support him.
Kwesiwaa B.A 11 years ago
It is tribalistic nonsense like yours that makes people see Akans in bad light.Think about what Otumfour said and wise up.Afterall two wrongs don't make a right
It is tribalistic nonsense like yours that makes people see Akans in bad light.Think about what Otumfour said and wise up.Afterall two wrongs don't make a right
S. K. ANSAH 11 years ago
Let everyone know that BA's properties were lawfully confiscated because he evaded tax. He cheated the state of trillions of Cedis at the time. So the children are being dishonest and just want to exploit public sympathy to c ... read full comment
Let everyone know that BA's properties were lawfully confiscated because he evaded tax. He cheated the state of trillions of Cedis at the time. So the children are being dishonest and just want to exploit public sympathy to coerce the govt.
For us to have a just society we must all hate wrong-doing with a passion. If one cheats the public of tax resources he must be severely punished. All over the world governments confiscate properties of tax dodgers and drug barons.
Why should we pat BA, the greatest tax frausdster in Ghana's history, on the back? If we give the properties back to the children we are giving a bad signal for people to cheat the state, after all we operate it!
In the same way we must abhor embezzlers of public funds because they are taxes we have collected from law abiding citizens. In this sense, why should we leave the greatest thief that has ever existed in Ghana, i.e. President Kufuor, free to be enjoying his retirement? Kufuor presided over naked and blatant robbery of public property, yet we even honour him!
Menua Kwadwo 11 years ago
which court in Ghana convicted him of tax-evasion? what exactly is the penalty for tax-evasion? making radio announcements does not constitute the truth about people.
I wish smart people will come together and advocate for ... read full comment
which court in Ghana convicted him of tax-evasion? what exactly is the penalty for tax-evasion? making radio announcements does not constitute the truth about people.
I wish smart people will come together and advocate for a federal form of government, so that those who wish to be successful in life would know where to go; those who wish to remain poor would also know where they want to be.
SHAMO 11 years ago
An old man told me that how the UP group are tormenting JM is exactly what their forebears did to Nkrumah. And it is amplified a million fold now because of ICT!
How come the UP group believe in robbing what belongs to all ... read full comment
An old man told me that how the UP group are tormenting JM is exactly what their forebears did to Nkrumah. And it is amplified a million fold now because of ICT!
How come the UP group believe in robbing what belongs to all of us for themselves alone? It is clear God has removed conscience from their oddly shaped heads. Just look at Napo's nose, or Osafo Marfo's red eyes and the thickest lips in the world! By the way, is there any human being as ugly as Sir John? I will be sending his name to the Guinness Book of Records for them to record Sir John as the ugliest human ever!
If not an evil, negative group, which humans with a conscience would follow an internationally acknowledged wee smoker and sex offender? And didn't you hear Otabil warn that people who say 'all-die-be-die' are bad company? Yet idiots like you still followed Nana Addo and the result is a curse on the Ashanti/Akyem area, starting with mayhem in Kumasi!
Menua Kwadwo 11 years ago
give a coherent response on why you are scared of a federal system of government in ghana.
if you are poor and want to remain so, then that is your 'palaver'.do not force others want to be in your victimhood mentality.
give a coherent response on why you are scared of a federal system of government in ghana.
if you are poor and want to remain so, then that is your 'palaver'.do not force others want to be in your victimhood mentality.
agyabroni 11 years ago
IT WAS SHEER ENVY OF THE INDUSTRIOUSNESS OF CERTAIN PEOPLE.SHEER HATRED OF ONE GROUP AGAINST ANOTHER SPEARHEADED BY KOFI AWONOOR WILLIAMS REMOTELY SANCTIONED BY JJ RAWLINGS.THE AKAN BASHING EWE AWOONOR DID NOT HIDE HIS ILL FE ... read full comment
IT WAS SHEER ENVY OF THE INDUSTRIOUSNESS OF CERTAIN PEOPLE.SHEER HATRED OF ONE GROUP AGAINST ANOTHER SPEARHEADED BY KOFI AWONOOR WILLIAMS REMOTELY SANCTIONED BY JJ RAWLINGS.THE AKAN BASHING EWE AWOONOR DID NOT HIDE HIS ILL FEELING AND RAW HATRED FOR AKANS;HE SOUGHT TO DIVIDE THE COUNTRY ON TRIBAL LINES.ANY AKAN DOING WELL WAS kalabule THUS THEIR PROPERTIES MUST BE SEIZED.IT ABSOLUTELY NONSENSE FOR SOMEONE TO SAY THEY DID NOT PAY TAXES.HOW MANY OF THE OTHER TRIBES' ENTREPRENEURS HAD THEIR PROPERTIES SEIZED? NONE.WHY? BECAUSE THEY DIDNT HAVE ANY. IT IS HONORING THAT JJ ATTENDED BUT I ALSO WOULD NOT HAVE GIVEN HIM THE PLATFORM TO SPEAK.
Owu 11 years ago
After so many decades of fighting corruption, what's the government achieve.
CORRUPTION, CORRUPTION, CORRUPTION, CORRUPTION, CORRUPTION everywhere greedy bastards, what legacy are we living for the next generation.
Th ... read full comment
After so many decades of fighting corruption, what's the government achieve.
CORRUPTION, CORRUPTION, CORRUPTION, CORRUPTION, CORRUPTION everywhere greedy bastards, what legacy are we living for the next generation.
The children of B.A. Mensah knows at the time of Rawlings dictatorship, B.A. lost every enterprises he created.
Shame to those who cause the downfall of private enterprises in Ghana. Who is to blame Jerry John Rawlings.
OH MOTHER GHANA, why should be enemies to ourselves. If we don't refrain from tribal politics, GHANA can never move forward.
It could've been better than what we see right now.
GHANABA1 11 years ago
I still don't understand Herbert Mensah why he is still following Rawlings who confiscated almost everything from his father Mr.Mensah.He did same to Siaw Tata Brewery.Mr.B.A Mensah rest in peace
I still don't understand Herbert Mensah why he is still following Rawlings who confiscated almost everything from his father Mr.Mensah.He did same to Siaw Tata Brewery.Mr.B.A Mensah rest in peace
Pancho 11 years ago
He sold his birthright when he started dating Rawlings daughter. He was blind and was not smart. The problem with not getting those properties back is that it's been sold to several companies or changed hands so many times so ... read full comment
He sold his birthright when he started dating Rawlings daughter. He was blind and was not smart. The problem with not getting those properties back is that it's been sold to several companies or changed hands so many times so even though Judges can rule for them they can't just get it back. Blame Rawlings the destroyer of Ghana as a country. He was instrumental in creating this mess and the riffraffs in Ghana politics
Sunkwa 11 years ago
All fingers must point to the bastard--jj---it'pisses' me off to see this idiot breathing the free air of Ghana--he must be fire-squaded just as he did to those army generals;and the brutal assassination of the High Court jud ... read full comment
All fingers must point to the bastard--jj---it'pisses' me off to see this idiot breathing the free air of Ghana--he must be fire-squaded just as he did to those army generals;and the brutal assassination of the High Court judges.
Moses 11 years ago
"The problem with not getting those properties back is that it's been sold to several companies or changed hands so many times so even though Judges can rule for them they can't just get it back"
There is something called po ... read full comment
"The problem with not getting those properties back is that it's been sold to several companies or changed hands so many times so even though Judges can rule for them they can't just get it back"
There is something called posession of stolen property no matter how it was obtained. There is also something called buyer be warned. If the courts have ruled for a long time that properties forcefully taken from somebody must be returned to him and you go and buy them, you stand the chance of losing your money, for you cannot buy stolen property.
WARD GDX - WE THE PEOPLE 11 years ago
They are mostly an evil bunch.
Ghana would be better without these diabolic bunch
They are mostly an evil bunch.
Ghana would be better without these diabolic bunch
Tindan 11 years ago
Kuffour stop being a hypocrate. You were in power for 8 years of a so called property owning democratic party led administration. Why did you not return Mr. B.A Mensah's properties to him? All you do now is lament as if you n ... read full comment
Kuffour stop being a hypocrate. You were in power for 8 years of a so called property owning democratic party led administration. Why did you not return Mr. B.A Mensah's properties to him? All you do now is lament as if you never had power before. Thats the reason Herbert Joined the NDC. Better to dine with a know enemy than a dangerous back stabbing friend.
Kwesiwaa B.A 11 years ago
True dat.Beats my imagination cos if he really wanted to help his friend,the best time was when he was in power.Wolf in sheep skin is what Kuffour is
True dat.Beats my imagination cos if he really wanted to help his friend,the best time was when he was in power.Wolf in sheep skin is what Kuffour is
WARD GDX - WE THE PEOPLE 11 years ago
"But for the harsh contradictions of the politics in the country, the former President noted with emphasis that “B.A and the likes of Appenteng-Mensah of Panbros Salt, Siaw of Tata Brewery, Kofi Owusu of Kowus Motors and a ... read full comment
"But for the harsh contradictions of the politics in the country, the former President noted with emphasis that “B.A and the likes of Appenteng-Mensah of Panbros Salt, Siaw of Tata Brewery, Kofi Owusu of Kowus Motors and a few others in that clique would have been to Ghana what Rockefeller, Carnegie Morgan, Ford and Vanderbilt were to the industrial development of the United States."
May his soul rest in perfect peace.
Nana Yaw 11 years ago
Didn't Kuffour and his thievery bunch campaign on giving all confiscated assets during the military junta to their rightful owners? Didn't they prmosise to right all the wrongs of JJ RAWLINGS and his abongo boys? I guess Kuff ... read full comment
Didn't Kuffour and his thievery bunch campaign on giving all confiscated assets during the military junta to their rightful owners? Didn't they prmosise to right all the wrongs of JJ RAWLINGS and his abongo boys? I guess Kuffour and his greedy thievery bunch forgot to do so because they were busy looting for themselves and their families!!!!
Menua Kwadwo 11 years ago
now you want to blame kuffour and not rawlings who seize those properties ....what a shame!!!!!!
now you want to blame kuffour and not rawlings who seize those properties ....what a shame!!!!!!
Nana Yaw 11 years ago
You and I know that Rawlings and his wife are abonsam in human forms to have decended on Oman Ghana. Kuffour and his coorupt bunch campaigned to right all the wrongs done to some Ghanaians when voted into power 2001. We expec ... read full comment
You and I know that Rawlings and his wife are abonsam in human forms to have decended on Oman Ghana. Kuffour and his coorupt bunch campaigned to right all the wrongs done to some Ghanaians when voted into power 2001. We expected him to fulfill his promise which would have been the moral thing to do. He looted for himself and his croonies and failed in his obligation to give justice to those who were wronged by the military junta!!!
Kwesiwaa B.A 11 years ago
Kwadwo answer this:the thief who stole from u and the the one who promised to retrieve your items for u and ended up looting u and leaving u without any hope of restoration;of these two who do u trust?None,the 2nd is deadlie ... read full comment
Kwadwo answer this:the thief who stole from u and the the one who promised to retrieve your items for u and ended up looting u and leaving u without any hope of restoration;of these two who do u trust?None,the 2nd is deadlier than the 1st but they are all thieves
Nationalist 11 years ago
THIS IS THE WICKEDNESS AND ENVY OF POLITICIANS AND PERSONS WHO ABUSE OTHERS IN THE NAME OF POWER. MAY HEAVENS HELP US.
THIS IS THE WICKEDNESS AND ENVY OF POLITICIANS AND PERSONS WHO ABUSE OTHERS IN THE NAME OF POWER. MAY HEAVENS HELP US.
KWABENA OHEMENG,LONDON 11 years ago
What prevented the late B.A Mensah from getting his properties back if the courts did order that tthey should be returned to him?Justice delayed is justice denied.The properties must be given back to the family without any ... read full comment
What prevented the late B.A Mensah from getting his properties back if the courts did order that tthey should be returned to him?Justice delayed is justice denied.The properties must be given back to the family without any further delay.Ghana's politics of envy,ditrust and hatred did not allow the late B.A. Mensah to achieve his full potentials as an industrialist for the nation.I hope his contribution towards the industrialization and the positive development of the nation's economy will be appreciated and honoured.The private sector is always the engine for a nation's rapid economic development and every encouragement and support must be given to those with the means and the ability to develop and expand it.
OGA yum yum 11 years ago
and rawlings confiscated those properties
and rawlings confiscated those properties
Adongo 11 years ago
In JJ Rawlings books a rich successful black Ghanaian businessman is synonymous with being a crook.Yet he keeps quiet whilst hard earned tax payers money is fraudulently paid to the financier of his party Woyome.Who invited h ... read full comment
In JJ Rawlings books a rich successful black Ghanaian businessman is synonymous with being a crook.Yet he keeps quiet whilst hard earned tax payers money is fraudulently paid to the financier of his party Woyome.Who invited him?
Moses 11 years ago
If it was an Ewe who opens a business like the one who recently launched a shipping line, he will call him a good businessman. If it's an Akan who doesn't belong to his criminal NDC gang who has a thriving business, he will c ... read full comment
If it was an Ewe who opens a business like the one who recently launched a shipping line, he will call him a good businessman. If it's an Akan who doesn't belong to his criminal NDC gang who has a thriving business, he will call him a thief. Bastard
Ghana International Passengers 11 years ago
Money is nonperishable. Ghana International Passengers are also waiting for their refunds and they would keep on demanding their money no matter how long it takes. Ministry of Transport says the refund has been given to Mr N ... read full comment
Money is nonperishable. Ghana International Passengers are also waiting for their refunds and they would keep on demanding their money no matter how long it takes. Ministry of Transport says the refund has been given to Mr Newman of Circle Travel, if this is true he should not be allowed to get away with passengers money. Either President Mahama or the Minister of Transport should appoint a team to look into the whole refund process.
Boy Kwame 11 years ago
Remember that Herbert Mensah is soo stupid and a childishly minded person.
Remember that Herbert Mensah is soo stupid and a childishly minded person.
Kofi 11 years ago
It clear Rawlings has no conscience. How could he attend the funeral service of B.A. Mensah? Was he not ashamed? Or he was there to celebrate his death, the death he had wished on him much earlier than now.
It clear Rawlings has no conscience. How could he attend the funeral service of B.A. Mensah? Was he not ashamed? Or he was there to celebrate his death, the death he had wished on him much earlier than now.
Meshack 11 years ago
A senseless and unjustifiable occurrence in June 1979, euphemistically labelled a "revolution," resulted in the systematic exercise of defrauding prominent Ghanaian businessmen and women of their hard-earned wealth.These "ric ... read full comment
A senseless and unjustifiable occurrence in June 1979, euphemistically labelled a "revolution," resulted in the systematic exercise of defrauding prominent Ghanaian businessmen and women of their hard-earned wealth.These "rich" citizens had not duped the government to acquire wealth but had done so by their own blood, sweat and tears...yet, when a government conspires with an unscrupulous "businessman" and pays out a gargantuan amount of money to such an individual and is encouraged to keep it...our beloved Ghana has been taken for a ride. A party conceived and delivered in criminality is now in charge and is it any wonder that Ghana is in the abyss? A useless party, a useless government and an ignorant President...does the NDC have anything to offer to Ghana and Ghanaians? Rest in peace, Sir.
NPP 11 years ago
BA MENSAH REFUSE TO PAY TAXE,HE DEFRAUD THE WHOLE COUNTRY AT THAT TIME,
BA MENSAH REFUSE TO PAY TAXE,HE DEFRAUD THE WHOLE COUNTRY AT THAT TIME,
Industrialist 11 years ago
I am an enterpreuner planning to invest in Ghana. By reading B.A Mensah story has made me to thing twice. The government need to correct this misunderstanding. The whole World is watching this story closely. This is a negati ... read full comment
I am an enterpreuner planning to invest in Ghana. By reading B.A Mensah story has made me to thing twice. The government need to correct this misunderstanding. The whole World is watching this story closely. This is a negative advertisement against Ghana. The question is, is that the right way to treat investors in Ghana? We need clarification on this.We need protection for our Investors in Ghana
BUSINESS DEVELOPER 11 years ago
I do agree was good in setting up business but should have equally known better to pay his taxes to the government to avoid any ceasure or court action ,in most countries including west if you dont pay your tax ,you get punis ... read full comment
I do agree was good in setting up business but should have equally known better to pay his taxes to the government to avoid any ceasure or court action ,in most countries including west if you dont pay your tax ,you get punished and what happened to B A was an act to correct injustice to people of ghana ,we just have to be realistic and objective and be truthful .
INTEGRITY 11 years ago
IT COULD BE POSSIBLE THAT TAX EVASION WAS A REALITY, BUT NO COURT JUDGED ON IT DURING RAWLINGS TIME. EVEN B.A MENSAH DECIDED TO PAY THE SAID AMOUNT ANNOUNCED ON RADIO STATIONS, BUT RAWLINGS ORDERD THE INTERNAL REVENU TO REFUS ... read full comment
IT COULD BE POSSIBLE THAT TAX EVASION WAS A REALITY, BUT NO COURT JUDGED ON IT DURING RAWLINGS TIME. EVEN B.A MENSAH DECIDED TO PAY THE SAID AMOUNT ANNOUNCED ON RADIO STATIONS, BUT RAWLINGS ORDERD THE INTERNAL REVENU TO REFUSES TAKING THE MONEY. A LOT OF INDUSTRIALISTS LOST THEIR PROPERTIES WITHOUT ANY COURT ACTION. CERTAIN IDUSTRIALIST LEFT GHANA, like B.A MENSAH. RAWLINGS KILLED A LOT OF LEADERS, industrials or politicians without a real court trial. RAWLINGS,PNDC and NDC are LAWLESSNES. IN THE NAME OF GHANA, IN THE NAME OF GOD, WE OUGHT TO CLARIFY THESE FACTS IN ORDER TO ENCOURAGE INDUSTRIAL INVESTMENTS IN GHANA , TOWARDS JOB CREATION. WE WANT JUSTICE, RULE OF LAW AND DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE, AND NOT BUGA BUGA GOVERNANCE AGAIN.LONG LIVE GHANA.
Kwabena Boateng 11 years ago
To those who want to justify the seizure of assets of hardworking people like B.A Mensah, I tell them,be sincere to yourselves. Enviness, hatred and parochialism will cost all of us as much as it will cost the direct victims.
To those who want to justify the seizure of assets of hardworking people like B.A Mensah, I tell them,be sincere to yourselves. Enviness, hatred and parochialism will cost all of us as much as it will cost the direct victims.
kofi Broni 11 years ago
EIL MEN DO ALWAYS FOLLOW THEM. J.J. USE HIS BLOOD TO CREAT NDC,NOW WHAT POWER DOES HE HAS IN THE PARTY.KIDS ARE NOW ENJOYING WHAT HE CREATED. GOD WILL LET J.J.SEE HIS END IN PAIN AND SUFFERING FOR THE EVIL HE DID TO PEOPLE IN ... read full comment
EIL MEN DO ALWAYS FOLLOW THEM. J.J. USE HIS BLOOD TO CREAT NDC,NOW WHAT POWER DOES HE HAS IN THE PARTY.KIDS ARE NOW ENJOYING WHAT HE CREATED. GOD WILL LET J.J.SEE HIS END IN PAIN AND SUFFERING FOR THE EVIL HE DID TO PEOPLE IN THE NAME OF REVOLUTION.
Kobena 11 years ago
The armed robber Jerry Boom has no shame. Did he really attend B A Mensah's funeral? I pray that he lives as long as possible, till tha day some brave Ghanaian will haul him to a decent court marshall and have him shot in the ... read full comment
The armed robber Jerry Boom has no shame. Did he really attend B A Mensah's funeral? I pray that he lives as long as possible, till tha day some brave Ghanaian will haul him to a decent court marshall and have him shot in the presence of his children and grandchildren.
Cry the beloved country!
kofi Broni 11 years ago
EVIL MEN DO ALWAYS FOLLOW THEM. J.J. USE HIS BLOOD TO FORMED NDC,NOW WHAT POWER DOES HE HAS IN THE PARTY.KIDS ARE NOW ENJOYING WHAT HE CREATED. GOD WILL LET J.J.SEE HIS END IN PAIN AND SUFFERING FOR THE EVIL HE DID TO PEOPLE ... read full comment
EVIL MEN DO ALWAYS FOLLOW THEM. J.J. USE HIS BLOOD TO FORMED NDC,NOW WHAT POWER DOES HE HAS IN THE PARTY.KIDS ARE NOW ENJOYING WHAT HE CREATED. GOD WILL LET J.J.SEE HIS END IN PAIN AND SUFFERING FOR THE EVIL HE DID TO PEOPLE IN THE NAME OF REVOLUTION.
papillon 11 years ago
Ghana is still broke because we don't have a proper mechanism in place to collect taxes from the public. The rich avoid taxation until jerry pops up unannounced.
Ghana is still broke because we don't have a proper mechanism in place to collect taxes from the public. The rich avoid taxation until jerry pops up unannounced.
Kofi 11 years ago
Whose duty is to be put in place a proper tax collection mechanism?
Whose duty is to be put in place a proper tax collection mechanism?
Moses 11 years ago
does Rawlings pay taxes? Let the IRS publish his tax payments for all to see.
does Rawlings pay taxes? Let the IRS publish his tax payments for all to see.
Good citizen 11 years ago
A Giant of Ghana and Africa has fallen!
RIP BA !! Posterity will judge you kindly and praise your good works to provide bread to millions of Ghanaian families through the creation of jobs.
A Giant of Ghana and Africa has fallen!
RIP BA !! Posterity will judge you kindly and praise your good works to provide bread to millions of Ghanaian families through the creation of jobs.
Kofi 11 years ago
Do you remember what the aim of the revolution was according to Prof Kofi Awoonor? That should tell you why those businessmen were targeted. It's a shame and a disincentive to investment in Ghana.
Do you remember what the aim of the revolution was according to Prof Kofi Awoonor? That should tell you why those businessmen were targeted. It's a shame and a disincentive to investment in Ghana.
Kodjo 11 years ago
Daily Guide, for your info Bernard is much younger than Herbert!!
Daily Guide, for your info Bernard is much younger than Herbert!!
KKB 11 years ago
This the the source of poverty and despair in the modern Ghana, because Rawling and the PNDC thought every Ghanaian was a thief, now they are in Power, the don't see anything wrong..even people like Wayomey are working free a ... read full comment
This the the source of poverty and despair in the modern Ghana, because Rawling and the PNDC thought every Ghanaian was a thief, now they are in Power, the don't see anything wrong..even people like Wayomey are working free after blatantly stealing from Ghana ...
SPECIAL AGENT 11 years ago
we are poor in knowlegde,envious of other,and lazy to try to achieve what other have been able to achieve.fickle minds will only this of distroying what others have acquired or used false means to stealor confiscate when they ... read full comment
we are poor in knowlegde,envious of other,and lazy to try to achieve what other have been able to achieve.fickle minds will only this of distroying what others have acquired or used false means to stealor confiscate when they are in authority.
KK USA 11 years ago
HERBERT MENSAH ASK YOUR IN LAW ABOUT YOUR FATHERS PROPARTYS IT WAS HE RAWLINGS CHASE YOUR FATHER AWAY AND NOW HE IS YOUR INLAW SO WHAT DO YOU WENT
HERBERT MENSAH ASK YOUR IN LAW ABOUT YOUR FATHERS PROPARTYS IT WAS HE RAWLINGS CHASE YOUR FATHER AWAY AND NOW HE IS YOUR INLAW SO WHAT DO YOU WENT
kwame bonsu 11 years ago
It is time for new thinking and creative enforcement strategies. Kofi, action can be taken from abroad.
It is time for new thinking and creative enforcement strategies. Kofi, action can be taken from abroad.
Busia Is Great! 11 years ago
Daily Guide has it wrong. Bernard is the last born of 4. Barbara is the 1st born, then Herbert follows, then Alfred and Bernard.
Daily Guide has it wrong. Bernard is the last born of 4. Barbara is the 1st born, then Herbert follows, then Alfred and Bernard.
kwame bonsu 11 years ago
Actually, you have it wrong!! Fred? Dina, and younger 2 boys that lived at Airport that I met.
Actually, you have it wrong!! Fred? Dina, and younger 2 boys that lived at Airport that I met.
kofi dabi 11 years ago
what was jj doing there?
what was jj doing there?
Nyorkopio 11 years ago
How would you describe anyone who advertised and sold cigarettes to millions of Ghanaian youth and adults for decades, sowed the seeds of cancer amongst generations of Ghanaians through cigarette smoking, and built an economi ... read full comment
How would you describe anyone who advertised and sold cigarettes to millions of Ghanaian youth and adults for decades, sowed the seeds of cancer amongst generations of Ghanaians through cigarette smoking, and built an economic advantage for himself and his family while at it? This man is no Carnegie. Carnegie built libraries for educating people all accross North America. He did not sow the seeds of death amongst his people.
All these observations aside, it is still horrible to have this man's properties siezed illegally. Can one really develop a sustainable iindustry in Ghana without meddling in politics?
Michael Dankwa 11 years ago
May his soul rest in perfect peace. He was a good friend and down to earth as that. Did not only look at the big men of his class but also we the down trodden. I enjoyed rides in his huge Benz and join him at table sometimes. ... read full comment
May his soul rest in perfect peace. He was a good friend and down to earth as that. Did not only look at the big men of his class but also we the down trodden. I enjoyed rides in his huge Benz and join him at table sometimes. I really did not do any thing for him to merit his affection. "God, please pardon him for his iniquities and grant him a perfect place in your house; for we are all not perfect before you." Amen!
What could Rawlings have said. He was instrumental in the seizure of BA's property. He personally led in the crippling of most businesses in Ghana. Is it not a shame that we do not have role models in business except the buyi ...
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Well said, B.A.Mensah was an industrial giant in Ghanaian entrepreneurship. No matter how you turn and twist it, he contributed a great deal to the Ghanaian economy. He employed a lot of people. There is so much hate and envy ...
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*By Akadu Ntiriwa Mensema, PhD...
WILLIAM ATUGUBA: Counsel, what is your name?
PHILIP ADDISON: Philip Addison, My Lord.
ATUGUBA: You are overruled.
ADDISON: Yes, my name is Philip Addison, my Lord.
ATUGUBA: I said ...
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This man Mr BA Mensah Siaw Tata and others were great African entrepreneurs who had a vision to uplift the standard of living of fellow Africans in general but because of our evil tendencies coupled with envy for the hardwor ...
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Where are the comments from C.Y. Andy K. and a host of other foolish Ewe commentators of Ghanaweb. We want to know how you will respond to such stories. How do you take on Rockson Adofo in one breath and refuse to react to st ...
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It is tribalistic nonsense like yours that makes people see Akans in bad light.Think about what Otumfour said and wise up.Afterall two wrongs don't make a right
Let everyone know that BA's properties were lawfully confiscated because he evaded tax. He cheated the state of trillions of Cedis at the time. So the children are being dishonest and just want to exploit public sympathy to c ...
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which court in Ghana convicted him of tax-evasion? what exactly is the penalty for tax-evasion? making radio announcements does not constitute the truth about people.
I wish smart people will come together and advocate for ...
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An old man told me that how the UP group are tormenting JM is exactly what their forebears did to Nkrumah. And it is amplified a million fold now because of ICT!
How come the UP group believe in robbing what belongs to all ...
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give a coherent response on why you are scared of a federal system of government in ghana.
if you are poor and want to remain so, then that is your 'palaver'.do not force others want to be in your victimhood mentality.
IT WAS SHEER ENVY OF THE INDUSTRIOUSNESS OF CERTAIN PEOPLE.SHEER HATRED OF ONE GROUP AGAINST ANOTHER SPEARHEADED BY KOFI AWONOOR WILLIAMS REMOTELY SANCTIONED BY JJ RAWLINGS.THE AKAN BASHING EWE AWOONOR DID NOT HIDE HIS ILL FE ...
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After so many decades of fighting corruption, what's the government achieve.
CORRUPTION, CORRUPTION, CORRUPTION, CORRUPTION, CORRUPTION everywhere greedy bastards, what legacy are we living for the next generation.
Th ...
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I still don't understand Herbert Mensah why he is still following Rawlings who confiscated almost everything from his father Mr.Mensah.He did same to Siaw Tata Brewery.Mr.B.A Mensah rest in peace
He sold his birthright when he started dating Rawlings daughter. He was blind and was not smart. The problem with not getting those properties back is that it's been sold to several companies or changed hands so many times so ...
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All fingers must point to the bastard--jj---it'pisses' me off to see this idiot breathing the free air of Ghana--he must be fire-squaded just as he did to those army generals;and the brutal assassination of the High Court jud ...
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"The problem with not getting those properties back is that it's been sold to several companies or changed hands so many times so even though Judges can rule for them they can't just get it back"
There is something called po ...
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They are mostly an evil bunch.
Ghana would be better without these diabolic bunch
Kuffour stop being a hypocrate. You were in power for 8 years of a so called property owning democratic party led administration. Why did you not return Mr. B.A Mensah's properties to him? All you do now is lament as if you n ...
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True dat.Beats my imagination cos if he really wanted to help his friend,the best time was when he was in power.Wolf in sheep skin is what Kuffour is
"But for the harsh contradictions of the politics in the country, the former President noted with emphasis that “B.A and the likes of Appenteng-Mensah of Panbros Salt, Siaw of Tata Brewery, Kofi Owusu of Kowus Motors and a ...
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Didn't Kuffour and his thievery bunch campaign on giving all confiscated assets during the military junta to their rightful owners? Didn't they prmosise to right all the wrongs of JJ RAWLINGS and his abongo boys? I guess Kuff ...
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now you want to blame kuffour and not rawlings who seize those properties ....what a shame!!!!!!
You and I know that Rawlings and his wife are abonsam in human forms to have decended on Oman Ghana. Kuffour and his coorupt bunch campaigned to right all the wrongs done to some Ghanaians when voted into power 2001. We expec ...
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Kwadwo answer this:the thief who stole from u and the the one who promised to retrieve your items for u and ended up looting u and leaving u without any hope of restoration;of these two who do u trust?None,the 2nd is deadlie ...
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THIS IS THE WICKEDNESS AND ENVY OF POLITICIANS AND PERSONS WHO ABUSE OTHERS IN THE NAME OF POWER. MAY HEAVENS HELP US.
What prevented the late B.A Mensah from getting his properties back if the courts did order that tthey should be returned to him?Justice delayed is justice denied.The properties must be given back to the family without any ...
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and rawlings confiscated those properties
In JJ Rawlings books a rich successful black Ghanaian businessman is synonymous with being a crook.Yet he keeps quiet whilst hard earned tax payers money is fraudulently paid to the financier of his party Woyome.Who invited h ...
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If it was an Ewe who opens a business like the one who recently launched a shipping line, he will call him a good businessman. If it's an Akan who doesn't belong to his criminal NDC gang who has a thriving business, he will c ...
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Money is nonperishable. Ghana International Passengers are also waiting for their refunds and they would keep on demanding their money no matter how long it takes. Ministry of Transport says the refund has been given to Mr N ...
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Remember that Herbert Mensah is soo stupid and a childishly minded person.
It clear Rawlings has no conscience. How could he attend the funeral service of B.A. Mensah? Was he not ashamed? Or he was there to celebrate his death, the death he had wished on him much earlier than now.
A senseless and unjustifiable occurrence in June 1979, euphemistically labelled a "revolution," resulted in the systematic exercise of defrauding prominent Ghanaian businessmen and women of their hard-earned wealth.These "ric ...
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BA MENSAH REFUSE TO PAY TAXE,HE DEFRAUD THE WHOLE COUNTRY AT THAT TIME,
I am an enterpreuner planning to invest in Ghana. By reading B.A Mensah story has made me to thing twice. The government need to correct this misunderstanding. The whole World is watching this story closely. This is a negati ...
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I do agree was good in setting up business but should have equally known better to pay his taxes to the government to avoid any ceasure or court action ,in most countries including west if you dont pay your tax ,you get punis ...
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IT COULD BE POSSIBLE THAT TAX EVASION WAS A REALITY, BUT NO COURT JUDGED ON IT DURING RAWLINGS TIME. EVEN B.A MENSAH DECIDED TO PAY THE SAID AMOUNT ANNOUNCED ON RADIO STATIONS, BUT RAWLINGS ORDERD THE INTERNAL REVENU TO REFUS ...
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To those who want to justify the seizure of assets of hardworking people like B.A Mensah, I tell them,be sincere to yourselves. Enviness, hatred and parochialism will cost all of us as much as it will cost the direct victims.
EIL MEN DO ALWAYS FOLLOW THEM. J.J. USE HIS BLOOD TO CREAT NDC,NOW WHAT POWER DOES HE HAS IN THE PARTY.KIDS ARE NOW ENJOYING WHAT HE CREATED. GOD WILL LET J.J.SEE HIS END IN PAIN AND SUFFERING FOR THE EVIL HE DID TO PEOPLE IN ...
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The armed robber Jerry Boom has no shame. Did he really attend B A Mensah's funeral? I pray that he lives as long as possible, till tha day some brave Ghanaian will haul him to a decent court marshall and have him shot in the ...
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EVIL MEN DO ALWAYS FOLLOW THEM. J.J. USE HIS BLOOD TO FORMED NDC,NOW WHAT POWER DOES HE HAS IN THE PARTY.KIDS ARE NOW ENJOYING WHAT HE CREATED. GOD WILL LET J.J.SEE HIS END IN PAIN AND SUFFERING FOR THE EVIL HE DID TO PEOPLE ...
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Ghana is still broke because we don't have a proper mechanism in place to collect taxes from the public. The rich avoid taxation until jerry pops up unannounced.
Whose duty is to be put in place a proper tax collection mechanism?
does Rawlings pay taxes? Let the IRS publish his tax payments for all to see.
A Giant of Ghana and Africa has fallen!
RIP BA !! Posterity will judge you kindly and praise your good works to provide bread to millions of Ghanaian families through the creation of jobs.
Do you remember what the aim of the revolution was according to Prof Kofi Awoonor? That should tell you why those businessmen were targeted. It's a shame and a disincentive to investment in Ghana.
Daily Guide, for your info Bernard is much younger than Herbert!!
This the the source of poverty and despair in the modern Ghana, because Rawling and the PNDC thought every Ghanaian was a thief, now they are in Power, the don't see anything wrong..even people like Wayomey are working free a ...
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we are poor in knowlegde,envious of other,and lazy to try to achieve what other have been able to achieve.fickle minds will only this of distroying what others have acquired or used false means to stealor confiscate when they ...
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HERBERT MENSAH ASK YOUR IN LAW ABOUT YOUR FATHERS PROPARTYS IT WAS HE RAWLINGS CHASE YOUR FATHER AWAY AND NOW HE IS YOUR INLAW SO WHAT DO YOU WENT
It is time for new thinking and creative enforcement strategies. Kofi, action can be taken from abroad.
Daily Guide has it wrong. Bernard is the last born of 4. Barbara is the 1st born, then Herbert follows, then Alfred and Bernard.
Actually, you have it wrong!! Fred? Dina, and younger 2 boys that lived at Airport that I met.
what was jj doing there?
How would you describe anyone who advertised and sold cigarettes to millions of Ghanaian youth and adults for decades, sowed the seeds of cancer amongst generations of Ghanaians through cigarette smoking, and built an economi ...
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May his soul rest in perfect peace. He was a good friend and down to earth as that. Did not only look at the big men of his class but also we the down trodden. I enjoyed rides in his huge Benz and join him at table sometimes. ...
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