If this excerpt of the report as presented here is a true reflection of the report as a whole, then I'm sorry to say, this is a one sided report going after small fish.
The big fishes looting in the millions i.e the Zeera ... read full comment
If this excerpt of the report as presented here is a true reflection of the report as a whole, then I'm sorry to say, this is a one sided report going after small fish.
The big fishes looting in the millions i.e the Zeera group and Asongtaba group have been left off the hook.
PAA 10 years ago
Thieves. What npp are looking for is to come to power to loot the nation's resources. Now where is the npp communication team? No more useless responses. Npp thinks Ghanaians have soon forgotten when they were stealing gold, ... read full comment
Thieves. What npp are looking for is to come to power to loot the nation's resources. Now where is the npp communication team? No more useless responses. Npp thinks Ghanaians have soon forgotten when they were stealing gold, money, land and other state properties. Ministers saving government loans in their individual foreign accounts and keeping the interest accrued before releasing the capital to nation's coffers. In fact, the SC is really wasting time that is why these crooks think they still stand a chance. Where on earth have you seen SC removing democratically elected president and putting in a 70 years old drug baron, greedy and arrogant man as president? You have been found out and God will punish you for wasting Ghanaian tax-payers money. Npp would surely pay for their demonic and evil plans.
Walahi 10 years ago
Is it our own pepefuo who are noted for their principled stand that have now turned fraudlent and in massive corrupt deals? If John Mahama stays in office for the next one year, Ghana will be doomed!! Why, oh why?
Is it our own pepefuo who are noted for their principled stand that have now turned fraudlent and in massive corrupt deals? If John Mahama stays in office for the next one year, Ghana will be doomed!! Why, oh why?
OLD SOLDIER 10 years ago
When Kwaku Baako informed us about the atrocities of Kwesi Pratt during PNDC Regime, some of us did not believe until the truth was confirmed during the NRC. Kwesi Pratt is the most dangerous Journalist Ghana had ever have, h ... read full comment
When Kwaku Baako informed us about the atrocities of Kwesi Pratt during PNDC Regime, some of us did not believe until the truth was confirmed during the NRC. Kwesi Pratt is the most dangerous Journalist Ghana had ever have, he had the gut to recommend his fellow journalists to be executed by PNDC. Pratt even recommended Baako to be killed by the regime, thank God Baako was instead touchered violently and severely but his life was spared. This is what Kwesi Pratt can do. Now Pratt is a secret agent to NDC and US Embassy in Ghana. May God forgive Pratt and spare him the untold evils that will come upon him and his generations. The souls of those journalist killed through Pratt's recommendations to PNDC will never forgive Pratt. Now Pratt has the guts to take Diplomatic Passport and smuggled his weak-headed children to work at the Ministries under Mills NDC, may God forgive Pratt and his dependance and spare them of the evils ahead of them...
NPP's ZOOMLION 10 years ago
NPP gave most of these guys the contract
NPP gave most of these guys the contract
Nicholas J Bedzo 10 years ago
This is a seed planted in the company
by Ghanains, ourselves to loot Ghana
Like Woyome did and the case is pending in court till now.
This is a seed planted in the company
by Ghanains, ourselves to loot Ghana
Like Woyome did and the case is pending in court till now.
Yaw Manu 10 years ago
Zoomlion, Jospong Group of Companies and Better Ghana Management Services are the same and ONE. it is all a scheme to loot and share. Wait and see what happens in the next few days. There will be reasons given to justify why ... read full comment
Zoomlion, Jospong Group of Companies and Better Ghana Management Services are the same and ONE. it is all a scheme to loot and share. Wait and see what happens in the next few days. There will be reasons given to justify why the companies should continue to fleece the people of Ghana. It is a shame.
John @ 10 years ago
Mr. John Mahama please do the right thing and let the report be your guide.
Mr. John Mahama please do the right thing and let the report be your guide.
joeb 10 years ago
The question is, who in Government or Authority actually signed away these contracts,how were they monitored?
The question is, who in Government or Authority actually signed away these contracts,how were they monitored?
fred 10 years ago
Cancelliation of the contract is not the solution . They can re consider the contract price.
Cancelliation of the contract is not the solution . They can re consider the contract price.
PAUL AFFUL 10 years ago
so as for the so called attamills ndc, they are ever ready to betray ghana and team up with any litigant to create, loot and share our scarce resources eh?.....and now they even team up with zoomlion to create further looting ... read full comment
so as for the so called attamills ndc, they are ever ready to betray ghana and team up with any litigant to create, loot and share our scarce resources eh?.....and now they even team up with zoomlion to create further looting whilst the nation's several rural poor continue to wallow in poverty......eiii attamills, "i care for u indeed"........thieves abound in ndc and they are sucking us dry to the bones like mahama said....ide biiiiii keke...
Kojo darko, indianapolis 10 years ago
I wonder why they call him asomdwee hene.He lied till death one of the BADEST presidents I mean ATTA MILLS
I wonder why they call him asomdwee hene.He lied till death one of the BADEST presidents I mean ATTA MILLS
PAUL AFFUL 10 years ago
its amazing how very educated individuals can behave so foolishly and betray their country....just look at how miserable attamills village looked like when he died and yet when he was alive he aided woyome bettymould barton o ... read full comment
its amazing how very educated individuals can behave so foolishly and betray their country....just look at how miserable attamills village looked like when he died and yet when he was alive he aided woyome bettymould barton odro cp waterville etc etc to loot the state and sacked martin amide, the only CLEAR CONSCIENCE IN THE NDC.
Kwesi Agbenu 10 years ago
Road Maintenance module is a scam
Road Maintenance module is a scam
OBJECTIVE 10 years ago
Who signed the Cheques. Is there any accountant, finance officer, chief director, deputy minister or minster among the names mentioned. What powers did these people wield. Please dive deeper or stop shelving people or better ... read full comment
Who signed the Cheques. Is there any accountant, finance officer, chief director, deputy minister or minster among the names mentioned. What powers did these people wield. Please dive deeper or stop shelving people or better still leave the poor ones. Those mentioned should expose their masters who are hiding else they die alone.
etweba 10 years ago
Yes you are right. The report us useless.,.It is clear they are sacrificing these junior ranks to cover the actual looters.
Yes you are right. The report us useless.,.It is clear they are sacrificing these junior ranks to cover the actual looters.
Osagefo 10 years ago
Engineering students seeking funds to build bridge in Kenya
UB engineering students have designed a bridge, similar to the one pictured above, for a dangerous ravine in Kenya. They are raising money to buy materials and to ... read full comment
Engineering students seeking funds to build bridge in Kenya
UB engineering students have designed a bridge, similar to the one pictured above, for a dangerous ravine in Kenya. They are raising money to buy materials and to travel to Africa to build the bridge. Photo: Kelley Rehm
By EMILY FARACCA
Published July 11, 2013
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“I decided if the students were going to go through all the trouble to design something, it may as well be something that will actually be built and provide a benefit to people.”
Jerome O’Connor, adjunct professor
Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering
A senior class project for Jerome O’Connor’s engineering students is counting for much more than a final grade; it’s giving them real-world experience and a chance to help people in need.
O’Connor, a UB structural and earthquake engineer, asked his students to design a footbridge across one of the many ravines in rural southeast Kenya.
During the rainy season, these ravines become impassible and prevent access to education, economic development and health care. The ravines have contributed to more than 6,000 deaths in the past 10 years, according to Bridging the Gap Africa, a nonprofit that has built 48 pedestrian footbridges in Kenya.
UB partnered with the organization to help improve people’s lives while giving students some practical experience.
“I decided if the students were going to go through all the trouble to design something, it may as well be something that will actually be built and provide a benefit to people,” says O’Connor, adjunct professor of civil, structural and environmental engineering in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
After conducting an environmental impact assessment, the 24 students—working in teams of six—designed a “suspended” or hanging bridge made of donated steel cables that are supported by steel towers.
An experienced welder in Kenya will fabricate the towers and most of the bridge materials will be sourced from within 100 miles of where it will be built. A typical bridge spans 130 to 200 feet and has a 3.2-foot-wide walkway made of eucalyptus wood.
The students are raising money to buy materials needed for the bridge, which will cost about $20,000. Additional funds are needed to pay for travel expenses for the students who will go to Africa to help build their design.
O’Connor, who also manages UB’s bridge engineering program and works for MCEER, the university’s earthquake and extreme events research center, came up with the idea to build a bridge after speaking with Kelly Rehm, a member of the board of directors for Bridging the Gap Africa, at a meeting of bridge engineers.
O’Connor inquired how UB could support the group’s efforts, and the conversation led to the formation of O’Connor’s curriculum. He also offered his students the option to attend the seventh National Seismic Conference on Bridges (7NSC) to assist him in setting up and running the conference, which was held in Oakland, Calif.
“I felt this was both an enriching and rewarding experience,” says Garrett Miller, a student who helped design the bridge.
“I gained priceless information relative to the up-and-coming research, technologies and governmental policies that will be used in the future of civil engineering,” says Miller, who received a BS in civil engineering in May and will return to UB this fall to pursue a master’s degree.
Although the upcoming task is daunting, the students feel they already have achieved a significant victory through their teamwork.
“When practicing engineering, we need to capitalize on everyone’s strengths in order to excel as a team,” O’Connor explains. “Different personalities, cultural perspectives and technical skills help the team arrive at a better solution than any one person would be capable of.”
Anyone wishing to donate money to support the students’ efforts, can visit the Giving to UB website.
Akonfem Kokonte Mahama 10 years ago
Akomfem and kokonte John Mahama indeed, the conman President
Akomfem and kokonte John Mahama indeed, the conman President
lovey 10 years ago
Oh what a big shame onto some of our big men who parade themselve as interllectuals.faking o/a levels certs to get a job?.he must be convicted when found guilty to serve as a deterrant to the youth.
Oh what a big shame onto some of our big men who parade themselve as interllectuals.faking o/a levels certs to get a job?.he must be convicted when found guilty to serve as a deterrant to the youth.
KNYC (USMC) 10 years ago
This is what happen when you vote with your stomach but not your head. When morons are in position of interest what do you expect? This is why many communities in Ghana don't have electricity and common water to drink.
This is what happen when you vote with your stomach but not your head. When morons are in position of interest what do you expect? This is why many communities in Ghana don't have electricity and common water to drink.
Nii Joromi 10 years ago
When will the greedy politician or public official learn to put country first? We would be happy to see all the clowns in jail...for a long time.
When will the greedy politician or public official learn to put country first? We would be happy to see all the clowns in jail...for a long time.
anna 10 years ago
so sad what a country!!!!!!!!
so sad what a country!!!!!!!!
GREAT NANA ANTWI 10 years ago
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ARE YOU NEED OF A FAST POWERFULL SPIRITUALIST?THEN GO TO www.greatnanapowerfullspiritualist.blogspot.com
Kojjo 10 years ago
John Mahama should simply resigned as president period. We don't need to wait for the SC judgement because things will be too bad for the country.
John Mahama should simply resigned as president period. We don't need to wait for the SC judgement because things will be too bad for the country.
Kojo Billy Duncan 10 years ago
Please let the law deal with them, just as it deals with the those who steal, goats or plantain. Let us strengthen our institutions by allowing them to function effectively.
Please let the law deal with them, just as it deals with the those who steal, goats or plantain. Let us strengthen our institutions by allowing them to function effectively.
mame 10 years ago
Zoomlion Zoil etc are all one company, we should freeze all their assests and get all the money back
Zoomlion Zoil etc are all one company, we should freeze all their assests and get all the money back
Agbanu Nicodemus Senyo 10 years ago
I believe in JM that those people who want to bring HIS gov't down shall not prosper.JM shall prosecute anybody's name that appears in the report wherether you are NDC or anyone.Prez, jail them to show example to others. THAN ... read full comment
I believe in JM that those people who want to bring HIS gov't down shall not prosper.JM shall prosecute anybody's name that appears in the report wherether you are NDC or anyone.Prez, jail them to show example to others. THANKS
Kk 10 years ago
OVER TO YOU MR PRESIDENT.THE BALL IS IN YOUR COURT.WE ARE WATCHING YOU SIR.
OVER TO YOU MR PRESIDENT.THE BALL IS IN YOUR COURT.WE ARE WATCHING YOU SIR.
Eco 10 years ago
It is only Ghana that people will work for 500 Ghana cedis but 100 will be given to them and 400 will be kept as management fee. What a country? Our leaders have lost sence of direction. How can government officials signed t ... read full comment
It is only Ghana that people will work for 500 Ghana cedis but 100 will be given to them and 400 will be kept as management fee. What a country? Our leaders have lost sence of direction. How can government officials signed this type of contracts. It is a sin against God and man. Those who signed these contracts should be to book.
Obibini 10 years ago
ZOOMLION I am disappointed. I had looked up to this firm as an up and coming local enterprise that is going somewhere. But then again "Sika ye Moga" SHAME !
ZOOMLION I am disappointed. I had looked up to this firm as an up and coming local enterprise that is going somewhere. But then again "Sika ye Moga" SHAME !
Ericus-Ericus 10 years ago
Where are the names of Mutala and Abugapele?
Where are the names of Mutala and Abugapele?
Concerned 10 years ago
Who authorised the contracts and payments. Is this report trying to imply payments of this magnitude were made without the sector minister being made aware of it? Or the minister would sign for payments without looking at the ... read full comment
Who authorised the contracts and payments. Is this report trying to imply payments of this magnitude were made without the sector minister being made aware of it? Or the minister would sign for payments without looking at the supporting documents? Or the minister did not lift an eyebrow when the contract stated that 100 gh to beneficiaries and 400gh to zoomlion?Or Mahama telling us a minister who turns a blind eye to all these things should not be immediately arrested.Don't you people think you are giving people an excuse to do the unthinkable? Such monies are normally not enjoyed by the thieves.It will choke you.
Francis Lawson 10 years ago
MANY PEOPLE IN THIS CVOUNTRY ABUSE FREEDOM OF SPEECH AND THEY THEY WHATEVER THAT PLEASES THEM. HOW CAN SOMEONE SAY 'MORONS IN POWER. MAY GOD FORGIVE BECAUSE FOE ME< YOU DO NOT KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING TO YOUR OWN IMAGE. THE ON ... read full comment
MANY PEOPLE IN THIS CVOUNTRY ABUSE FREEDOM OF SPEECH AND THEY THEY WHATEVER THAT PLEASES THEM. HOW CAN SOMEONE SAY 'MORONS IN POWER. MAY GOD FORGIVE BECAUSE FOE ME< YOU DO NOT KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING TO YOUR OWN IMAGE. THE ONLY TIME YOU WOULD KNOW THE DAMAGE YOU HAVE CAUSD YOURSELF IS WHEN YOU TRAVEL OUT OF THE COUNTRY AND YOU TELL THE PEOPLE YOU ARE A GHANAIAN, THEY WOULD SAY YOU ARE A BASTARD FROM A MORON LEADER. LET US BE VERY CIRCUMSPECT WITH WHAT WE SAY. THIS IS NOT THE MEANING OF TRUE DEMOCRACY. OURS IS TOO LACED WITH INSOLENT LANGUAGE.'
ADAM SOULE-MAN 10 years ago
LET US BE FRANK WITH THE CURRENT AFFAIRS IN GHANA,THE ECOMOMY IS COLLAPSING DUE TO MASSIVE CORRUPTION LED MAHAMA GOVERNMENT,
WE MUST FIND A WAY TO BRING THEM TO BOOK AND LET THEM FACE THE LAW,
LET US BE FRANK WITH THE CURRENT AFFAIRS IN GHANA,THE ECOMOMY IS COLLAPSING DUE TO MASSIVE CORRUPTION LED MAHAMA GOVERNMENT,
WE MUST FIND A WAY TO BRING THEM TO BOOK AND LET THEM FACE THE LAW,
s s b 10 years ago
I suspected these under dealings at gyeeda. Thank god its out now. Ghanaians being wicked to the nation and its citizens.
I suspected these under dealings at gyeeda. Thank god its out now. Ghanaians being wicked to the nation and its citizens.
MY VOTE FOR NPP IS FINISHED 10 years ago
Let all those who operate with fake certificates (BOTH SMALL and BIG MEN)in Ghana face the full rigor of the law.
Let all those who operate with fake certificates (BOTH SMALL and BIG MEN)in Ghana face the full rigor of the law.
PEASEA 10 years ago
ALL THESE AND WOYOME SAGA UNDER THE LATE PROF. AND MAHAMA ADMINISTRATION.IT IS TIME WE GIVE THE POLICE OFFICER A BREATHING SPACE.
ALL THESE AND WOYOME SAGA UNDER THE LATE PROF. AND MAHAMA ADMINISTRATION.IT IS TIME WE GIVE THE POLICE OFFICER A BREATHING SPACE.
living saint 10 years ago
I have worked for the past seven months without pay under Heath Extension Module
Why Ghana?
I have worked for the past seven months without pay under Heath Extension Module
Why Ghana?
JAK 10 years ago
HHHHMMMMMM ASEM BEBA DABI,CHOP CHOP WILL KILL GHANAIANS.
HHHHMMMMMM ASEM BEBA DABI,CHOP CHOP WILL KILL GHANAIANS.
ABI 10 years ago
MR PRESIDENT AS YOU AND YOUR GOVERNMENT IS IN COURT FOR FRAUD DON'T ALLOW ANYONE CHARGE OF FRAUD TO GO FREE. FOR THE WHOLE WORLD IS WATCHING
MR PRESIDENT AS YOU AND YOUR GOVERNMENT IS IN COURT FOR FRAUD DON'T ALLOW ANYONE CHARGE OF FRAUD TO GO FREE. FOR THE WHOLE WORLD IS WATCHING
Mutabaruka 10 years ago
He who seek equity must come with clean hands n so the comm'tt report must be implemented to the letter.
He who seek equity must come with clean hands n so the comm'tt report must be implemented to the letter.
This is simply loot and share!
If this excerpt of the report as presented here is a true reflection of the report as a whole, then I'm sorry to say, this is a one sided report going after small fish.
The big fishes looting in the millions i.e the Zeera ...
read full comment
Thieves. What npp are looking for is to come to power to loot the nation's resources. Now where is the npp communication team? No more useless responses. Npp thinks Ghanaians have soon forgotten when they were stealing gold, ...
read full comment
Is it our own pepefuo who are noted for their principled stand that have now turned fraudlent and in massive corrupt deals? If John Mahama stays in office for the next one year, Ghana will be doomed!! Why, oh why?
When Kwaku Baako informed us about the atrocities of Kwesi Pratt during PNDC Regime, some of us did not believe until the truth was confirmed during the NRC. Kwesi Pratt is the most dangerous Journalist Ghana had ever have, h ...
read full comment
NPP gave most of these guys the contract
This is a seed planted in the company
by Ghanains, ourselves to loot Ghana
Like Woyome did and the case is pending in court till now.
Zoomlion, Jospong Group of Companies and Better Ghana Management Services are the same and ONE. it is all a scheme to loot and share. Wait and see what happens in the next few days. There will be reasons given to justify why ...
read full comment
Mr. John Mahama please do the right thing and let the report be your guide.
The question is, who in Government or Authority actually signed away these contracts,how were they monitored?
Cancelliation of the contract is not the solution . They can re consider the contract price.
so as for the so called attamills ndc, they are ever ready to betray ghana and team up with any litigant to create, loot and share our scarce resources eh?.....and now they even team up with zoomlion to create further looting ...
read full comment
I wonder why they call him asomdwee hene.He lied till death one of the BADEST presidents I mean ATTA MILLS
its amazing how very educated individuals can behave so foolishly and betray their country....just look at how miserable attamills village looked like when he died and yet when he was alive he aided woyome bettymould barton o ...
read full comment
Road Maintenance module is a scam
Who signed the Cheques. Is there any accountant, finance officer, chief director, deputy minister or minster among the names mentioned. What powers did these people wield. Please dive deeper or stop shelving people or better ...
read full comment
Yes you are right. The report us useless.,.It is clear they are sacrificing these junior ranks to cover the actual looters.
Engineering students seeking funds to build bridge in Kenya
UB engineering students have designed a bridge, similar to the one pictured above, for a dangerous ravine in Kenya. They are raising money to buy materials and to ...
read full comment
Akomfem and kokonte John Mahama indeed, the conman President
Oh what a big shame onto some of our big men who parade themselve as interllectuals.faking o/a levels certs to get a job?.he must be convicted when found guilty to serve as a deterrant to the youth.
This is what happen when you vote with your stomach but not your head. When morons are in position of interest what do you expect? This is why many communities in Ghana don't have electricity and common water to drink.
When will the greedy politician or public official learn to put country first? We would be happy to see all the clowns in jail...for a long time.
so sad what a country!!!!!!!!
ARE YOU NEED OF A FAST POWERFULL SPIRITUALIST?THEN GO TO www.greatnanapowerfullspiritualist.blogspot.com
John Mahama should simply resigned as president period. We don't need to wait for the SC judgement because things will be too bad for the country.
Please let the law deal with them, just as it deals with the those who steal, goats or plantain. Let us strengthen our institutions by allowing them to function effectively.
Zoomlion Zoil etc are all one company, we should freeze all their assests and get all the money back
I believe in JM that those people who want to bring HIS gov't down shall not prosper.JM shall prosecute anybody's name that appears in the report wherether you are NDC or anyone.Prez, jail them to show example to others. THAN ...
read full comment
OVER TO YOU MR PRESIDENT.THE BALL IS IN YOUR COURT.WE ARE WATCHING YOU SIR.
It is only Ghana that people will work for 500 Ghana cedis but 100 will be given to them and 400 will be kept as management fee. What a country? Our leaders have lost sence of direction. How can government officials signed t ...
read full comment
ZOOMLION I am disappointed. I had looked up to this firm as an up and coming local enterprise that is going somewhere. But then again "Sika ye Moga" SHAME !
Where are the names of Mutala and Abugapele?
Who authorised the contracts and payments. Is this report trying to imply payments of this magnitude were made without the sector minister being made aware of it? Or the minister would sign for payments without looking at the ...
read full comment
MANY PEOPLE IN THIS CVOUNTRY ABUSE FREEDOM OF SPEECH AND THEY THEY WHATEVER THAT PLEASES THEM. HOW CAN SOMEONE SAY 'MORONS IN POWER. MAY GOD FORGIVE BECAUSE FOE ME< YOU DO NOT KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING TO YOUR OWN IMAGE. THE ON ...
read full comment
LET US BE FRANK WITH THE CURRENT AFFAIRS IN GHANA,THE ECOMOMY IS COLLAPSING DUE TO MASSIVE CORRUPTION LED MAHAMA GOVERNMENT,
WE MUST FIND A WAY TO BRING THEM TO BOOK AND LET THEM FACE THE LAW,
I suspected these under dealings at gyeeda. Thank god its out now. Ghanaians being wicked to the nation and its citizens.
Let all those who operate with fake certificates (BOTH SMALL and BIG MEN)in Ghana face the full rigor of the law.
ALL THESE AND WOYOME SAGA UNDER THE LATE PROF. AND MAHAMA ADMINISTRATION.IT IS TIME WE GIVE THE POLICE OFFICER A BREATHING SPACE.
I have worked for the past seven months without pay under Heath Extension Module
Why Ghana?
HHHHMMMMMM ASEM BEBA DABI,CHOP CHOP WILL KILL GHANAIANS.
MR PRESIDENT AS YOU AND YOUR GOVERNMENT IS IN COURT FOR FRAUD DON'T ALLOW ANYONE CHARGE OF FRAUD TO GO FREE. FOR THE WHOLE WORLD IS WATCHING
He who seek equity must come with clean hands n so the comm'tt report must be implemented to the letter.