Sam Jonah: Tsatsu deserves honours for Ghana’s oil discovery

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WILLIAM 12 years ago

Heroes must be recognized, even when we think they erred in some respects! No human being is perfect! But some are heroes and inspirers!

Heroes must be recognized, even when we think they erred in some respects! No human being is perfect! But some are heroes and inspirers!
Kwame 12 years ago

WHY DID RADIO XYZ BRING IT NOW. MISCHIEF.

WHY DID RADIO XYZ BRING IT NOW. MISCHIEF.
PRINCE KWASI ADADE 12 years ago

"IT IS ONLY A FOOL, WHO ALLOWS HIS TESTICLES TO BE STEPPED ON, TWICE"-------GO OUT THERE AND RECEIVE YOUR REWARD, ALL GHANAIANS. GO AND PAY THE PRICE FOR YOUR FOOLISHNESS. YOU DON'T GIVE A SECOND MANDATE TO AN INCOMPETENT AND ...
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"IT IS ONLY A FOOL, WHO ALLOWS HIS TESTICLES TO BE STEPPED ON, TWICE"-------GO OUT THERE AND RECEIVE YOUR REWARD, ALL GHANAIANS. GO AND PAY THE PRICE FOR YOUR FOOLISHNESS. YOU DON'T GIVE A SECOND MANDATE TO AN INCOMPETENT AND CORRUPT GOVERNMENT, NO!! NOT AT ALL, THAT IS ABOMINATION IN DEMOCRACY, VERY SUICIDAL. HAD NDC MANAGED THE ECONOMY WELL, THESE ECONOMIC PROBLEMS WOULDN'T HAVE BEEN THE SITUATION. NDC HAS PRESIDED OVER THE BIGGEST RESOURCES GHANA HAS EVER HAD. THEY HAVE ALSO CONTRACTED MORE LOANS THAN ANY OTHER GOVERNMENT IN OUR HISTORY, BUT THEY HAVE NOTHING TO SHOW FOR THIS. GHANAIANS SHOULD HAVE ENJOYED SOME ECONOMIC PROGRESS AT THIS TIME IN OUR HISTORY. THE ECONOMY IS COLLAPSING BECAUSE THE GOVERNMENT IS SO CORRUPT. TO RESCUE THE SITUATION, THE POOR IS NOW BEING FORCED TO PAY. THIS IS INJUSTICE. THIS IS NOT THE GHANA KUFFOUR HANDED OVER TO NDC, HE EVEN ADDED FRESH CRUDE OIL WELLS. NPP TRANFORMED GHANA TO A MIDDLE INCOME ECONOMY WITH LIMITED RESOURCES BUT GOOD POLICIES. NDC IS WOEFULLY REVERSING THESE NPP ACHIEVEMENTS. GHANA'S CURRENT SITUATION IS VERY DISTURBING. WHEN THE HISTORY IS TOLD, IT WILL BE SAID THAT GHANAIANS WERE OFFERED FREE SECONDARY EDUCATION, IMPROVED UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE, SOCIAL HOUSING FOR THE POOR AND AN EGALITARIAN SOCIETY BUT 50% SAID NO THANK YOU. THEY PREFERRED ECONOMIC "WOYOMISATION" & "AKONFEMISATION" , PHANTOM DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS, PHILANDERERS FOR LEADERS, MACHIAVELLIAN DISRESPECTFUL CORRUPT LOUTS AND A VISIONLESS EVIL GOVERNMENT. I AM SO PROUD I VOTED FOR NANA AKUFFO ADDO.
KOLA ,LONDON PROPER 12 years ago

What does Seismic Data Means then if EO could not get theri own Seismic Data.

Was this Seismic Data/information not in the market already for investors?

And why did Kronfuor Kuffuor prosecuted Tsatsu without reason duri ...
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What does Seismic Data Means then if EO could not get theri own Seismic Data.

Was this Seismic Data/information not in the market already for investors?

And why did Kronfuor Kuffuor prosecuted Tsatsu without reason during this perion?

Npp had never done anything on their own rather than steal as the Rat do.
Ghana 12 years ago

"And why [did] Kronfuor Kuffuor [prosecuted]"

Write;

And why did Kronfuor Kuffuor prosecute

"And why [did] Kronfuor Kuffuor [prosecuted]"

Write;

And why did Kronfuor Kuffuor prosecute
TIMO DE LAW 12 years ago

Ebei!!! When will this NDC illiterate Kola learn how to write good English? As a matter of fact Kola is the only one who writes bad English on this forum.

Ebei!!! When will this NDC illiterate Kola learn how to write good English? As a matter of fact Kola is the only one who writes bad English on this forum.
Yaw 12 years ago

This is exactly what Kuffour and his npp members dont want to hear.
Big-ups Sir Tsatsu...you are indeed the main man.
Them nation wreckers will do whatsoever yet you are the finest and brainy. Peace \/.

This is exactly what Kuffour and his npp members dont want to hear.
Big-ups Sir Tsatsu...you are indeed the main man.
Them nation wreckers will do whatsoever yet you are the finest and brainy. Peace \/.
OBAA YAA 12 years ago

He deserved to be jailed …..This is guy who was given no limit to control GNPC….lease a used rig for millions of dollars a month for oil exploration near Saltpond …..and could not find a gallon of crude oil ….

He deserved to be jailed …..This is guy who was given no limit to control GNPC….lease a used rig for millions of dollars a month for oil exploration near Saltpond …..and could not find a gallon of crude oil ….
ok 12 years ago

U have no knowledge of what you are talking about. It is the risk of the oil business. It is a common thing in the oil business to "drill wild cats" (you can google it). The most important thing is the information that you ge ...
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U have no knowledge of what you are talking about. It is the risk of the oil business. It is a common thing in the oil business to "drill wild cats" (you can google it). The most important thing is the information that you get from doing so. When you are lucky to hit something fine, but if you are not, what you learn from it is very very important for the future.
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Jato Julor (J.J.) Rawlings 12 years ago

Is Sam Jonah suffering from High Fever ?

Is he crediting Tsatsu Tsikata and GNPC staff for the 3-D technology which was firstly introduced into the oil exploration landscape by the Kosmos Energy and its partners in June 20 ...
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Is Sam Jonah suffering from High Fever ?

Is he crediting Tsatsu Tsikata and GNPC staff for the 3-D technology which was firstly introduced into the oil exploration landscape by the Kosmos Energy and its partners in June 2007 ?

Is that ignorance, or unrefined stupidity ?

If Tsatsu and his Valley Farms owners had the 3-D technology, why couldn't they find the oil in commercial quantities before the EO group brought Kosmos Energy; Anadarko Petroleum and Tullow Ghana Limited to do the job ?

So is Sam Jonah telling us Tsatsu and GNPC had the 3-D technology and knew where the oil was, yet enacted the petroleum exploration law which gave away over 80% of the oil find to oil explorers ?

Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaaa !

Sam Jonah, stop being an unintelligible poppycock-peddler !

Sam Jonah should wear a crash helmet if he intends to become a crash test dummy.
Original Gaby Bruk 12 years ago

Ghanaians are not civilised people, Ken Kuranchie
General News of Tuesday, 16 July 2013
Source: peacefmonline

Chronicling the events that unfolded during his incarceration, Ken Kuranchie has expressed doubt about the civ ...
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Ghanaians are not civilised people, Ken Kuranchie
General News of Tuesday, 16 July 2013
Source: peacefmonline

Chronicling the events that unfolded during his incarceration, Ken Kuranchie has expressed doubt about the civilization of the country. He said: "we have no right to call ourselves civilized people.”. In his view, Ken Kuranchie, Editor-in-Chief of the Daily Searchlight, explained his 10-day prison experience after being declared contemptuous of court following a publication in his newspaper, said: "Ghanaians have no right to call themselves “civilized people” end of quote.
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My comment:
What do you expect from the people with mentalities of:

A: "METIMEHU AND ALL DIE BE DIE?"
B: "SAKAWA AND SIKADURO?"
C: "XENOPHOBIC AND ETHNOCENTRISM?" etc.
D: "BURYING INNOCENT HUMAN BEINGS WITH THEIR DEAD CHIEFS" at this day and age.
E: "TWO FACE PEOPLE"...(they smile with you, at same time stabbed you at the back, especially if you are a Nigerian). Who need an enemy if you have a "typical Ghanaian" as a friend?
F: They spent most of their LAZY times ONLINE spewing all sort of 'NEGATIVITIES' against Nigerians, (AFTER STEALING THEIR MONEY AND PROPERTIES WITH THEIR "EVIL BUSIA ACO" AND VIOLENTLY DEPORTED THEM BACK TO NIGERIA). What is their PROBLEMS?
G: They all have PHD qualifications, and with their (Pull Him Down mentalities) , they cannot stand their fellow Africans, mostly Nigerians, to prosper in their land hence the jealousy about anything and everything Nigerians. Why?

Ken Kuranchie, was very right when he said that talking about 'CIVILISATION' the word: "GHANAIANS"... should NEVER be mentioned at all because they are 'STONE AGE' in mentalities. You heard it from the horses' mouth,...a prominent Ghanaian for that matter. Need l say more?
Jato Julor (J.J.) Rawlings 12 years ago

Go finish your primary education, you horse pimping earwax banger of a Nigerian !

I bet you thought it was just coincidence that your parents had the same surnames before they married ?

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Go finish your primary education, you horse pimping earwax banger of a Nigerian !

I bet you thought it was just coincidence that your parents had the same surnames before they married ?

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"What is their PROBLEMS? "
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Your above statement doesn't make you more civilized than a Ghanaian, you zit-popping, wank-headed warthead.

And whoever told you that Ghanaians are jealous of Nigerians just sold you for 10 old rawlings pesewas because that was what you were worth.
FELA O FELA: NPP BONESHAKER LA 12 years ago

THANK YOU, SAM JONAH....FOR SUCH AN HONEST ASSESSMENT.

NPP, GO AND BURN THE OCEAN....!!!!

THE TRUTH ALWAYS PREVAILS!!!

EO GROUP WAS DAY LIGHT ROBBERY!!!

GOD BLESS TSATSU TSIKATA

GOD BLESS JJ RAWLINGS FOR BEL ...
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THANK YOU, SAM JONAH....FOR SUCH AN HONEST ASSESSMENT.

NPP, GO AND BURN THE OCEAN....!!!!

THE TRUTH ALWAYS PREVAILS!!!

EO GROUP WAS DAY LIGHT ROBBERY!!!

GOD BLESS TSATSU TSIKATA

GOD BLESS JJ RAWLINGS FOR BELIEVING IN TSATSU TSIKATA

GOD BLESS GHANA
BlindMan 12 years ago

What is going on in our HEADS; the Sam Jonas and others?
Tsatsu should be WISE in shaking-off the ACCREDITATION being conferred on him; he had nothing to do with Ghana's Oil discovery.

What is going on in our HEADS; the Sam Jonas and others?
Tsatsu should be WISE in shaking-off the ACCREDITATION being conferred on him; he had nothing to do with Ghana's Oil discovery.
Jack 12 years ago

BlindMan, you are a useless buffoon.

BlindMan, you are a useless buffoon.
SGT ANANI FIADZOE 12 years ago

Sam Jonah is such an idiot and hopeless NDC liar who knows nothing but transparent liar in our country.

Ghana's Oil was founded by Osagyefo
Doctor Kwame Nkrumah, when in his
administration, Nkrumah appointed Minister of ...
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Sam Jonah is such an idiot and hopeless NDC liar who knows nothing but transparent liar in our country.

Ghana's Oil was founded by Osagyefo
Doctor Kwame Nkrumah, when in his
administration, Nkrumah appointed Minister of Fuel and Power in his government who was Mr. E.I. Preko,
who told Sam Idiot Jonah that it was
ex-convict Tsikata who founded oil in this country? Stupid fool, I can sound it solemnly in the ears of NDC
crooks to stop polutting the minds of
Ghanaian people.
truth 12 years ago

this man is a bitter poor man who needs help, read the article well before you give comments

this man is a bitter poor man who needs help, read the article well before you give comments
SAMMY U.S.A 12 years ago

WHICH FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS DID ANYTHING THAT IMPACTED THE NATION APART FROM SIT ON THEIR STUPID ASS AND DRINK PALMWINE,BITCH

WHICH FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS DID ANYTHING THAT IMPACTED THE NATION APART FROM SIT ON THEIR STUPID ASS AND DRINK PALMWINE,BITCH

Bonsu 12 years ago

THESE TRICKSTERS, TRYING HARD TO SAVE THEIR IMAGE USING THE LAST DESCENT PERSON LEFT. I AM NOT SURPRISED, SAME TREATMENT TO MENSAH OTABIL

THESE TRICKSTERS, TRYING HARD TO SAVE THEIR IMAGE USING THE LAST DESCENT PERSON LEFT. I AM NOT SURPRISED, SAME TREATMENT TO MENSAH OTABIL
truth 12 years ago

you are the biggest fool in Ghana, do your research before you talk without thinking, go and ask how much oil rigs pay for a day 1 million dollars a day and the companies drilling oil here are all renting it

you are the biggest fool in Ghana, do your research before you talk without thinking, go and ask how much oil rigs pay for a day 1 million dollars a day and the companies drilling oil here are all renting it
CARDINAL 12 years ago

NDC RADIO STATION FOOLING

Do you know when this republished article came out? This is a cut and paste job that the NDC Lamptey owned radioxyzonline.com is republishing. The same article praised EO group of having cont ...
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NDC RADIO STATION FOOLING

Do you know when this republished article came out? This is a cut and paste job that the NDC Lamptey owned radioxyzonline.com is republishing. The same article praised EO group of having contributed to the discovery of oil in Ghana.

THIS IS AN OLD ARTICLE PUBLISHED ABOUT THREE YEARS AGO

December 7, 2009
Ghana Oil Men, Tsatsu Tsikata and George Owusu
Posted by xcroc under Ghana, Ghana oil, offshore, oil | Tags: Exxon, George Owusu, Kosmos, Tsatsu Tsikata |

Tsatsu Tsikata and George Owusu have been extraordinarily influential in guiding and developing the quest for oil in Ghana.

I recently came across articles that praise each of them and will copy both complete articles below.Both are puff pieces in that they speak only to the good in their subjects, and address none of the questionable issues. There is much more to the stories of both men. Most of the published information about either man is heavily slanted by political opinion. So one has to read a great many stories, and then try to read between the lines and sort out what looks like the truth. Nevertheless, despite obvious bias, both articles below are interesting and informative.

I am fairly certain Ghana’s current oil finds were enabled by the fact that the technology now exists for deep water drilling, and the price of oil makes deep water wells economically practical. Without those two features in place, credit or blame for Ghana producing oil or not are somewhat irrelevant.

The Kufuor NPP government spent 6 years trying to put Tsatsu Tsikata in jail. They finally did near the end of their term, but he has since been released.

More recently George Owusu has encountered difficulties with the current NDC government. I am not certain about the accuracy of the information in the linked story about Kosmos’ share, dated Nov. 16. It presents a rather interesting picture of what has been happening regarding the Ghana government, Kosmos, Exxon and the Chinese.

Herewith, the two profile articles describing these giants of Ghana oil:

Oil find in Ghana – Sam Jonah Praises GNPC
16 September 2009
Sam Jonah

I have followed with keen interest the news of a commercial oil find in Ghana and the optimism that it has engendered in the country.

There is a welcome buoyancy in the mood of many Ghanaians as they look forward to being an oil-producing country.

There are many people and institutions that deserve credit for the oil find — members of staff of the GNPC through to its present staff and of course to the public that patiently supported the difficult, protracted but unavoidable exploration effort.

There is indeed enough credit to go round.

I cannot therefore help being disappointed that amidst all the celebrations, no mention is made of the pioneering role of Tsatsu Tsikata.

When I compare the exciting prospects generated by the discovery with the state of affairs 20-odd years ago, I am reminded of the contrast between the situation of the mining sector before and after the implementation of the reforms of the mid-1980s.

I first joined the board of the Minerals Commission in September 1984. At that time, the mining sector was in a parlous state.

As a result of the work done by a few dedicated people under the leadership of Kofi Ansah, the sector was completely transformed in less than a decade.

In the mining sector, we at least had the benefit of over 100 years of mining and considerable technical expertise.

The oil sector in the early 1980s did not enjoy any such stature. I recall the scepticism with which prospects of Ghana finding oil in commercial quantities was greeted at the time.

I remember in 1985, while on a trip to the U.S., asking a chief executive of one of the major oil companies why they were not showing interest in searching for oil in Ghana.

His response was that their geophysicists had told them that our geological structures were too tight and too badly faulted to host significant reservoirs.

Today, we know just how wrong those geophysicists were. One man who defied the prevailing scepticism of the time and, with a persistence bordering on stubbornness, led the efforts to get us where we are today, is Tsatsu Tsikata.

Indeed, when I shared with him, shortly after it was made, the observation by the chief executive of the oil major, Tsatsu’s response was: “Let’s all wait and see”.

Tsatsu led in the rethinking of petroleum sector policy. He led in crafting the petroleum (Exploration and Production) law that was the “investment code” for the oil sector.

He led in drafting model exploration agreements including fiscal regime and Accounting Guide that is still state-of-the-art 20 years later.

He led in the development of a specific Petroleum Income Tax Law.

Beyond this intellectual and professional contribution Tsatsu emerged as a corporate leader — building GNPC itself from the ground up.

His vision was sufficiently infectious to attract even hard-nosed oil men to work on Ghana’s potential, often with very little reward.

However, it is in his identification, recruitment and promotion of local talent that Tsatsu truly excelled.

He was truly passionate about building the capacity of Ghanaian professionals in the sector.

Companies and government’s that had dealings with GNPC were pressured into funding scholarships and providing or funding attachments for GNPC staff and even staff from related MDAs.

Tsatsu foresaw that this investment would in its own way be as valuable to Ghana as any oil find. And history has proved him right.

Today, even before the first oil has flowed, Ghana has a solid cadre of industry professionals ready, given the opportunity, to lead us into the next phase of oil industry development.

We have seasoned exploration geologists and geophysicists, drilling engineers, field development engineers.

We have specialised market and financial analysts and lawyers. In the late 1980s GNPC was already developing boat and helicopter services expertise for production operations. In the 1980s (20 years before the West African Gas Pipeline and before climate change became a global preoccupation), GNPC was training staff in the economics and management of natural gas.

Tsatsu was relentless, even obsessive, about the meticulous exploration of Ghana’s oil potential.

He recognised that geological and geophysical data were essential preconditions for any serious effort to attract private capital into exploration efforts.

He thus focused GNPC’s meagre resources on an ambitious data project.

GNPC scoured corporate and public archives around the world collecting geological and seismic materials, data and analysts from earlier exploration efforts.

GNPC then constructed the most complete database of seismic information about Ghana anywhere in the world.

Then through a joint venture with the Norwegian state oil company, GNPC seismologists began to reprocess and re-analyse this data using new technology. Tsatsu did not stop with old data.

He worked with state oil companies from Canada (Petro-Canada International), Norway (Statoil) and Brazil (Petrobras) and Nigeria (NNPC’s seismic subsidiary) to acquire new data.

Through these bilateral arrangements GNPC staff became familiar with modern technology such as “3-D” seismic surveys.

Eventually, Tsatsu persuaded these collaborators to support GNPC’s acquisition of the expensive computer technology to enable her Ghanaian explorationists to undertake much of this analysis in Ghana.

This in turn provided a platform for a massive upgrade of GNPC’s computer technology with positive impacts on all other sectors of its work and with distinct benefits for example for Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology.

It was the availability of this extensive database and the challenging analyses of old data by Ghanaian geophysicists working under Tsatsu that made Ghana such an attractive exploration destination in the mid-’80s despite earlier scepticism.

It was the ceaseless interpretation and re-interpretation of the GNPC’s growing geological and geophysical database inspired by and supervised by Tsatsu that identified many new prospects.

Tsatsu literally set the course of Ghana’s exploration drilling for an entire generation. Those who worked with him in the sector are in a better position than I to give further details.

But I saw enough to be able to say that his investment in institution building and in exploration have contributed immensely to the recent discoveries at Cape Three Points.

For the health of our nation, for the sake of posterity and the development of a culture that recognises selfless and dedicated service, we must all acknowledge the immense contribution that Tsatsu made to the development of the petroleum sector.

It is not too late to do so.

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History of Oil Discovery In Ghana-The EO Groups Role!!!
19 November 2009
Afrikan Post USA

Since independence it has been part of every government’s policy to explore Ghana’s hydrocarbon deposits.

Historically, exploration for oil and gas reserves in Ghana had been very limited due to the high risk nature of its terrain and low oil price environment in 2004 when the Kosmos /E.O group made initial contact with GNPC.

Between 1898 to the late nineties an estimated hundred exploration wells had been drilled in Ghana with no significant discovery except for the Saltpond oil find in 1970.

Our expert opinion on the recent oil discovery in Ghana is that it should be seen as a blessing that should serve as a catalyst to drive investment to the country.

It is imperative that we give credit to Ghanaians who have at various times facilitated the inflow of investors into Ghana.

It is an established historical fact that the US diasporans have been trail blazers of solid investment to Ghana. Tribute should be paid to Mr.Ken Ofori- Atta who established the Ghana stock exchange (Databank) in Ghana. Dr. Manny Tuffour who established the Aniwaa Hospital at a location near Kumasi, Mr. Kofi Amoah who brought Western Union to Ghana and many others in various professional disciplines.

Credit also goes to Mr.Tsatsu Tsikata, former Chief Executive of GNPC, Mr.Sekyere Abankwah, Mr. Moses Boateng and the exploration team led by Nana Boakye Asafu-Adjaye and supported by the Mr.Thomas Manu for their untiring efforts in promoting Ghana’s hydrocarbon potential overseas in the past.

In recent times some noble Ghanaian professionals who have a clear and documented track record of Humanitarian assistance to Ghana dating back to the nineties during President Rawlings era are being placed under the political radar for their roles in facilitating investment in the oil sector. Their honorable reputation is being ripped apart when factual and verifiable information is available.

Here are some facts gathered from our expert investigations into the activities of E.O Group. The E.O group is wholly owned by two Ghanaians being Mr. George Yaw Owusu and Dr. Kwame Bawuah -Edusei.

Dr. Kwame Bawuah- Edusei is a physician trained in Ghana and specialized in Family Medicine in The US. He is a known community leader who worked as a private physician partner in various medical clinics until he opened his own in Alexandria, Virginia. In 1994 he took a medical team to Ghana to work in deprived areas and small villages around the Volta Lake, Buduburam refugee camp, Nima in Accra , Akwatia Zongo and other places.

Dr.Kwame Bawuah- Edusei later initiated medical missions to the Northern parts of Ghana as a follow up.

George Owusu on the other hand is a trained Environmental scientist and worked in the energy industry for about twenty years and rose to the rank of Commodity manager for Shell oil Company in the US. He was a known community leader in Houston, Texas at the time of his retirement.

It is on record that the E.O Group partners distributed ICT equipments, books, office furniture and others to various traditional bodies to the youth in Ghana in the late 1990.

Inspite of their humanitarian efforts the partners in 1999 embarked on a job creation venture to reduce poverty. Their first business venture was the formation of E-link Inc. in 1999 to use satellite technology to transfer data between West Africa and United States. The other partners in this venture were Mr. Kwabena Darko of Darko Farms and one Mr.Yaw Sarpong. The venture folded in 2001 due to some challenges.

Mr. George Yaw Owusu and Dr. Bawuah-Edusei regrouped to form the E.O group in 2002 to focus on the potential energy industry in Ghana.

The following companies had been to Ghana for exploration activities without success: NUEVO 1998, Dana 1999, Hunt oil 1999, Fusion oil and gas from Australia in 1999, Santa Fe, 2000. Unfortunately all the wells drilled by these companies yielded no viable commercial discoveries.

The oil industry worldwide therefore regarded Ghana as a place too risky and expensive and their petroleum agreements business unfriendly. It is against this background that the E.O Group sought to convince international oil companies to come to Ghana and overcome all the biases of Africa and invest in what had become known as the “grave yard”

In 2001 with the help of the Greater Houston Partnership, a major business group in Houston, Texas dedicated to the promotion of Business between Houston, Texas companies and the rest of the world,Mr. George Owusu organized a conference in Houston to enable Ghana’s energy experts from GNPC and the Energy ministry address the industry on the offshore hydrocarbon potentials in the Country. Many companies in Texas and the rest of the World attended the conference. The E.O Group facilitated a visit to Ghana by Vanco Energy.

As a result of the E.O groups interaction with industry experts in both Ghana and the USA they stepped up their effort to find a suitable partner for a prospecting lease with the Ghana National Petroleum Company (GNPC). The group was able to partner with Ennex Energy of Ireland who came to Ghana but Ennex gave up on the deal as they evaluated Ghana too risky to invest. The EO group solicited interest from many companies including Texaco, Oxy, Shell, Hess, Addax Petroleum of Switzerland and the Chinese oil company but they were all reluctant due to the risk.

Talking about risk, it costs one million dollars a day to drill an oil well. It can cost up to 80 million dollars to drill one oil well.

In December 2003,Mr. George Owusu came into contact with the Technical personnel of Kosmos Energy whose primary focus was to explore for high risk petroleum prospects in Africa. This group all previously of Triton Energy found oil in Equatorial Guinea in 1999.

The E.O group and Kosmos then formed a partnership to review data in Ghana and initiate the negotiation of a Petroleum Agreement. When in 2004 the Kosmos / E.O group submitted an application for the West Cape Three Points Block, two other companies being Africa Petroleum and Sahara Petroleum submitted their applications for the same block. GNPC after the necessary due diligence approved the application from the Kosmos/E.O Group. The Kosmos /E.O Group therefore won on merit particularly due to their proven track record, financial base and the caliber of experts behind them.

The E.O Group and Kosmos on the sidelines entered into private negotiations and E.O was entitled to 3.5% working interest. They could have asked for a higher percentage in accordance with industry practice. The 3.5% is a private arrangement with Kosmos Energy and not the Ghana Government.

The agreement between Kosmos / E.O Group and GNPC was in accordance with the Ghana Petroleum Law and was approved by the GNPC Board, the ministry of Energy, and upon approval by Cabinet was presented for ratification by Parliament in July 2004.

Neither of the partners of the E.O group, Dr. Kwame Bawuah-Edusei and Mr.George Yaw Owusu were party nor Government officials during these negotiations till approval in July 2004.

It took the Kosmos /EO Group three years from agreement signing in 2004 to oil find in the deep waters of Ghana in June 2007 which is now a record in Africa. It is also possibly one of the largest oil finds in the last decade offshore West Africa

All the four wells drilled by the Kosmos/E.O group encountered significant accumulation of hydrocarbons.

Later in 2006 Kosmos Energy added Anadarko Energy as partner to the WTCP block.

It is worth noting that after the negotiations and agreement was signed in July 2004 Dr. Kwame Bawuah-Edusei sacrificed and took an appointment as Ambassador to UN in Geneva, Switzerland/Austria in August 2004 and in September 2006 he was made Ambassador to the United States.

As a physician in the Diaspora it was a big pay cut. His duty tour ended on February 15, 2009. Within these five years the E.O group had been inactive and Mr. George Owusu had taken over the few affairs of the Group.

Dr. Kwame Bawuah-Edusei who a very respected and influential personality within the Ghanaian community has gone back to his medical practice in the Washington Metro Area. He has also moved back to the House he purchased about fourteen years ago where he lived before his appointment as Ambassador.

Our expect investigations have also revealed that Anadarko, one of the partners in the Jubilee field waited till oil discovery and requested a comprehensive review of Kosmos and the E.O group’s operations which both partners gave their maximum cooperation. The New Government in Ghana has also conducted their review which E.O Group has fully been cooperative. Prior to Dr.Kwame Bawuah-Edusei’s appointment he was in no doubt screened by Ghana, Swiss, Austria, United Nations and the United States security apparatus with a clean record. His tenure in the US was exemplary. The E.O Group has thus been transparent in all their activities.

Considering the undeniable facts in the midst of the political rumblings on the activities of the E.O group I believe the Government of Ghana should round it up and take a positive stance in ensuring that the Country would leap to a middle income status.

There is no need to politicize the good intentions of our honorable citizens because it makes it a disincentive to future investment prospects. Ghanaians living in the Diaspora have been involved in life saving events in Ghana and their efforts must be applauded.

Let us not crisscross corporate greed and misplaced politics to mar our God given potentials.

The E.O Group participation solidifies local content and must be lauded in our efforts to promote long and sustainable investment in Ghana.
Counsellor 12 years ago

Well done Tsatsu!

Well done Tsatsu!
ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT 12 years ago

MR. SAM PLEASE DONT BE KIDDING US. ALMOST 3/4 OF GHANAIAN POPULACE KNOW THAT IT WAS THE FORMER PRESIDENT KUFOUR WHO DISCOVERED OIL IN COMMERCIAL QUANTITIES. ONLY THE LOW THINKING GHANAIANS WILL BELIEVE THIS. IT IS BECAUSE YOU ...
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MR. SAM PLEASE DONT BE KIDDING US. ALMOST 3/4 OF GHANAIAN POPULACE KNOW THAT IT WAS THE FORMER PRESIDENT KUFOUR WHO DISCOVERED OIL IN COMMERCIAL QUANTITIES. ONLY THE LOW THINKING GHANAIANS WILL BELIEVE THIS. IT IS BECAUSE YOU CONNIVED WITH TSIKATA TO LOOT ASHANTI GOLD THAT WHY YOU ARE PRAISING HIM. THIS IS VERY SHAMFUL.
Joe 12 years ago

Sam, are you not ashamed? were you not the one who help Rawlings to uplift our gold during your time as CEO at Gold Mines with Heliphcoter ?You helped the british govt to steal our gold .later the Queen honoured you for your ...
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Sam, are you not ashamed? were you not the one who help Rawlings to uplift our gold during your time as CEO at Gold Mines with Heliphcoter ?You helped the british govt to steal our gold .later the Queen honoured you for your fraud. God have mercy!!!
CARDINAL 12 years ago

Do you know when this republished article came out? This is a cut and paste job that the NDC Lamptey owned radioxyzonline.com is republishing. The same article praised EO group of having contributed to the discovery of oil in ...
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Do you know when this republished article came out? This is a cut and paste job that the NDC Lamptey owned radioxyzonline.com is republishing. The same article praised EO group of having contributed to the discovery of oil in Ghana.

THIS IS AN OLD ARTICLE PUBLISHED ABOUT THREE YEARS AGO

December 7, 2009
Ghana Oil Men, Tsatsu Tsikata and George Owusu
Posted by xcroc under Ghana, Ghana oil, offshore, oil | Tags: Exxon, George Owusu, Kosmos, Tsatsu Tsikata |

Tsatsu Tsikata and George Owusu have been extraordinarily influential in guiding and developing the quest for oil in Ghana.

I recently came across articles that praise each of them and will copy both complete articles below.Both are puff pieces in that they speak only to the good in their subjects, and address none of the questionable issues. There is much more to the stories of both men. Most of the published information about either man is heavily slanted by political opinion. So one has to read a great many stories, and then try to read between the lines and sort out what looks like the truth. Nevertheless, despite obvious bias, both articles below are interesting and informative.

I am fairly certain Ghana’s current oil finds were enabled by the fact that the technology now exists for deep water drilling, and the price of oil makes deep water wells economically practical. Without those two features in place, credit or blame for Ghana producing oil or not are somewhat irrelevant.

The Kufuor NPP government spent 6 years trying to put Tsatsu Tsikata in jail. They finally did near the end of their term, but he has since been released.

More recently George Owusu has encountered difficulties with the current NDC government. I am not certain about the accuracy of the information in the linked story about Kosmos’ share, dated Nov. 16. It presents a rather interesting picture of what has been happening regarding the Ghana government, Kosmos, Exxon and the Chinese.

Herewith, the two profile articles describing these giants of Ghana oil:

Oil find in Ghana – Sam Jonah Praises GNPC
16 September 2009
Sam Jonah

I have followed with keen interest the news of a commercial oil find in Ghana and the optimism that it has engendered in the country.

There is a welcome buoyancy in the mood of many Ghanaians as they look forward to being an oil-producing country.

There are many people and institutions that deserve credit for the oil find — members of staff of the GNPC through to its present staff and of course to the public that patiently supported the difficult, protracted but unavoidable exploration effort.

There is indeed enough credit to go round.

I cannot therefore help being disappointed that amidst all the celebrations, no mention is made of the pioneering role of Tsatsu Tsikata.

When I compare the exciting prospects generated by the discovery with the state of affairs 20-odd years ago, I am reminded of the contrast between the situation of the mining sector before and after the implementation of the reforms of the mid-1980s.

I first joined the board of the Minerals Commission in September 1984. At that time, the mining sector was in a parlous state.

As a result of the work done by a few dedicated people under the leadership of Kofi Ansah, the sector was completely transformed in less than a decade.

In the mining sector, we at least had the benefit of over 100 years of mining and considerable technical expertise.

The oil sector in the early 1980s did not enjoy any such stature. I recall the scepticism with which prospects of Ghana finding oil in commercial quantities was greeted at the time.

I remember in 1985, while on a trip to the U.S., asking a chief executive of one of the major oil companies why they were not showing interest in searching for oil in Ghana.

His response was that their geophysicists had told them that our geological structures were too tight and too badly faulted to host significant reservoirs.

Today, we know just how wrong those geophysicists were. One man who defied the prevailing scepticism of the time and, with a persistence bordering on stubbornness, led the efforts to get us where we are today, is Tsatsu Tsikata.

Indeed, when I shared with him, shortly after it was made, the observation by the chief executive of the oil major, Tsatsu’s response was: “Let’s all wait and see”.

Tsatsu led in the rethinking of petroleum sector policy. He led in crafting the petroleum (Exploration and Production) law that was the “investment code” for the oil sector.

He led in drafting model exploration agreements including fiscal regime and Accounting Guide that is still state-of-the-art 20 years later.

He led in the development of a specific Petroleum Income Tax Law.

Beyond this intellectual and professional contribution Tsatsu emerged as a corporate leader — building GNPC itself from the ground up.

His vision was sufficiently infectious to attract even hard-nosed oil men to work on Ghana’s potential, often with very little reward.

However, it is in his identification, recruitment and promotion of local talent that Tsatsu truly excelled.

He was truly passionate about building the capacity of Ghanaian professionals in the sector.

Companies and government’s that had dealings with GNPC were pressured into funding scholarships and providing or funding attachments for GNPC staff and even staff from related MDAs.

Tsatsu foresaw that this investment would in its own way be as valuable to Ghana as any oil find. And history has proved him right.

Today, even before the first oil has flowed, Ghana has a solid cadre of industry professionals ready, given the opportunity, to lead us into the next phase of oil industry development.

We have seasoned exploration geologists and geophysicists, drilling engineers, field development engineers.

We have specialised market and financial analysts and lawyers. In the late 1980s GNPC was already developing boat and helicopter services expertise for production operations. In the 1980s (20 years before the West African Gas Pipeline and before climate change became a global preoccupation), GNPC was training staff in the economics and management of natural gas.

Tsatsu was relentless, even obsessive, about the meticulous exploration of Ghana’s oil potential.

He recognised that geological and geophysical data were essential preconditions for any serious effort to attract private capital into exploration efforts.

He thus focused GNPC’s meagre resources on an ambitious data project.

GNPC scoured corporate and public archives around the world collecting geological and seismic materials, data and analysts from earlier exploration efforts.

GNPC then constructed the most complete database of seismic information about Ghana anywhere in the world.

Then through a joint venture with the Norwegian state oil company, GNPC seismologists began to reprocess and re-analyse this data using new technology. Tsatsu did not stop with old data.

He worked with state oil companies from Canada (Petro-Canada International), Norway (Statoil) and Brazil (Petrobras) and Nigeria (NNPC’s seismic subsidiary) to acquire new data.

Through these bilateral arrangements GNPC staff became familiar with modern technology such as “3-D” seismic surveys.

Eventually, Tsatsu persuaded these collaborators to support GNPC’s acquisition of the expensive computer technology to enable her Ghanaian explorationists to undertake much of this analysis in Ghana.

This in turn provided a platform for a massive upgrade of GNPC’s computer technology with positive impacts on all other sectors of its work and with distinct benefits for example for Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology.

It was the availability of this extensive database and the challenging analyses of old data by Ghanaian geophysicists working under Tsatsu that made Ghana such an attractive exploration destination in the mid-’80s despite earlier scepticism.

It was the ceaseless interpretation and re-interpretation of the GNPC’s growing geological and geophysical database inspired by and supervised by Tsatsu that identified many new prospects.

Tsatsu literally set the course of Ghana’s exploration drilling for an entire generation. Those who worked with him in the sector are in a better position than I to give further details.

But I saw enough to be able to say that his investment in institution building and in exploration have contributed immensely to the recent discoveries at Cape Three Points.

For the health of our nation, for the sake of posterity and the development of a culture that recognises selfless and dedicated service, we must all acknowledge the immense contribution that Tsatsu made to the development of the petroleum sector.

It is not too late to do so.

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History of Oil Discovery In Ghana-The EO Groups Role!!!
19 November 2009
Afrikan Post USA

Since independence it has been part of every government’s policy to explore Ghana’s hydrocarbon deposits.

Historically, exploration for oil and gas reserves in Ghana had been very limited due to the high risk nature of its terrain and low oil price environment in 2004 when the Kosmos /E.O group made initial contact with GNPC.

Between 1898 to the late nineties an estimated hundred exploration wells had been drilled in Ghana with no significant discovery except for the Saltpond oil find in 1970.

Our expert opinion on the recent oil discovery in Ghana is that it should be seen as a blessing that should serve as a catalyst to drive investment to the country.

It is imperative that we give credit to Ghanaians who have at various times facilitated the inflow of investors into Ghana.

It is an established historical fact that the US diasporans have been trail blazers of solid investment to Ghana. Tribute should be paid to Mr.Ken Ofori- Atta who established the Ghana stock exchange (Databank) in Ghana. Dr. Manny Tuffour who established the Aniwaa Hospital at a location near Kumasi, Mr. Kofi Amoah who brought Western Union to Ghana and many others in various professional disciplines.

Credit also goes to Mr.Tsatsu Tsikata, former Chief Executive of GNPC, Mr.Sekyere Abankwah, Mr. Moses Boateng and the exploration team led by Nana Boakye Asafu-Adjaye and supported by the Mr.Thomas Manu for their untiring efforts in promoting Ghana’s hydrocarbon potential overseas in the past.

In recent times some noble Ghanaian professionals who have a clear and documented track record of Humanitarian assistance to Ghana dating back to the nineties during President Rawlings era are being placed under the political radar for their roles in facilitating investment in the oil sector. Their honorable reputation is being ripped apart when factual and verifiable information is available.

Here are some facts gathered from our expert investigations into the activities of E.O Group. The E.O group is wholly owned by two Ghanaians being Mr. George Yaw Owusu and Dr. Kwame Bawuah -Edusei.

Dr. Kwame Bawuah- Edusei is a physician trained in Ghana and specialized in Family Medicine in The US. He is a known community leader who worked as a private physician partner in various medical clinics until he opened his own in Alexandria, Virginia. In 1994 he took a medical team to Ghana to work in deprived areas and small villages around the Volta Lake, Buduburam refugee camp, Nima in Accra , Akwatia Zongo and other places.

Dr.Kwame Bawuah- Edusei later initiated medical missions to the Northern parts of Ghana as a follow up.

George Owusu on the other hand is a trained Environmental scientist and worked in the energy industry for about twenty years and rose to the rank of Commodity manager for Shell oil Company in the US. He was a known community leader in Houston, Texas at the time of his retirement.

It is on record that the E.O Group partners distributed ICT equipments, books, office furniture and others to various traditional bodies to the youth in Ghana in the late 1990.

Inspite of their humanitarian efforts the partners in 1999 embarked on a job creation venture to reduce poverty. Their first business venture was the formation of E-link Inc. in 1999 to use satellite technology to transfer data between West Africa and United States. The other partners in this venture were Mr. Kwabena Darko of Darko Farms and one Mr.Yaw Sarpong. The venture folded in 2001 due to some challenges.

Mr. George Yaw Owusu and Dr. Bawuah-Edusei regrouped to form the E.O group in 2002 to focus on the potential energy industry in Ghana.

The following companies had been to Ghana for exploration activities without success: NUEVO 1998, Dana 1999, Hunt oil 1999, Fusion oil and gas from Australia in 1999, Santa Fe, 2000. Unfortunately all the wells drilled by these companies yielded no viable commercial discoveries.

The oil industry worldwide therefore regarded Ghana as a place too risky and expensive and their petroleum agreements business unfriendly. It is against this background that the E.O Group sought to convince international oil companies to come to Ghana and overcome all the biases of Africa and invest in what had become known as the “grave yard”

In 2001 with the help of the Greater Houston Partnership, a major business group in Houston, Texas dedicated to the promotion of Business between Houston, Texas companies and the rest of the world,Mr. George Owusu organized a conference in Houston to enable Ghana’s energy experts from GNPC and the Energy ministry address the industry on the offshore hydrocarbon potentials in the Country. Many companies in Texas and the rest of the World attended the conference. The E.O Group facilitated a visit to Ghana by Vanco Energy.

As a result of the E.O groups interaction with industry experts in both Ghana and the USA they stepped up their effort to find a suitable partner for a prospecting lease with the Ghana National Petroleum Company (GNPC). The group was able to partner with Ennex Energy of Ireland who came to Ghana but Ennex gave up on the deal as they evaluated Ghana too risky to invest. The EO group solicited interest from many companies including Texaco, Oxy, Shell, Hess, Addax Petroleum of Switzerland and the Chinese oil company but they were all reluctant due to the risk.

Talking about risk, it costs one million dollars a day to drill an oil well. It can cost up to 80 million dollars to drill one oil well.

In December 2003,Mr. George Owusu came into contact with the Technical personnel of Kosmos Energy whose primary focus was to explore for high risk petroleum prospects in Africa. This group all previously of Triton Energy found oil in Equatorial Guinea in 1999.

The E.O group and Kosmos then formed a partnership to review data in Ghana and initiate the negotiation of a Petroleum Agreement. When in 2004 the Kosmos / E.O group submitted an application for the West Cape Three Points Block, two other companies being Africa Petroleum and Sahara Petroleum submitted their applications for the same block. GNPC after the necessary due diligence approved the application from the Kosmos/E.O Group. The Kosmos /E.O Group therefore won on merit particularly due to their proven track record, financial base and the caliber of experts behind them.

The E.O Group and Kosmos on the sidelines entered into private negotiations and E.O was entitled to 3.5% working interest. They could have asked for a higher percentage in accordance with industry practice. The 3.5% is a private arrangement with Kosmos Energy and not the Ghana Government.

The agreement between Kosmos / E.O Group and GNPC was in accordance with the Ghana Petroleum Law and was approved by the GNPC Board, the ministry of Energy, and upon approval by Cabinet was presented for ratification by Parliament in July 2004.

Neither of the partners of the E.O group, Dr. Kwame Bawuah-Edusei and Mr.George Yaw Owusu were party nor Government officials during these negotiations till approval in July 2004.

It took the Kosmos /EO Group three years from agreement signing in 2004 to oil find in the deep waters of Ghana in June 2007 which is now a record in Africa. It is also possibly one of the largest oil finds in the last decade offshore West Africa

All the four wells drilled by the Kosmos/E.O group encountered significant accumulation of hydrocarbons.

Later in 2006 Kosmos Energy added Anadarko Energy as partner to the WTCP block.

It is worth noting that after the negotiations and agreement was signed in July 2004 Dr. Kwame Bawuah-Edusei sacrificed and took an appointment as Ambassador to UN in Geneva, Switzerland/Austria in August 2004 and in September 2006 he was made Ambassador to the United States.

As a physician in the Diaspora it was a big pay cut. His duty tour ended on February 15, 2009. Within these five years the E.O group had been inactive and Mr. George Owusu had taken over the few affairs of the Group.

Dr. Kwame Bawuah-Edusei who a very respected and influential personality within the Ghanaian community has gone back to his medical practice in the Washington Metro Area. He has also moved back to the House he purchased about fourteen years ago where he lived before his appointment as Ambassador.

Our expect investigations have also revealed that Anadarko, one of the partners in the Jubilee field waited till oil discovery and requested a comprehensive review of Kosmos and the E.O group’s operations which both partners gave their maximum cooperation. The New Government in Ghana has also conducted their review which E.O Group has fully been cooperative. Prior to Dr.Kwame Bawuah-Edusei’s appointment he was in no doubt screened by Ghana, Swiss, Austria, United Nations and the United States security apparatus with a clean record. His tenure in the US was exemplary. The E.O Group has thus been transparent in all their activities.

Considering the undeniable facts in the midst of the political rumblings on the activities of the E.O group I believe the Government of Ghana should round it up and take a positive stance in ensuring that the Country would leap to a middle income status.

There is no need to politicize the good intentions of our honorable citizens because it makes it a disincentive to future investment prospects. Ghanaians living in the Diaspora have been involved in life saving events in Ghana and their efforts must be applauded.

Let us not crisscross corporate greed and misplaced politics to mar our God given potentials.

The E.O Group participation solidifies local content and must be lauded in our efforts to promote long and sustainable investment in Ghana.
Yaa Naa 12 years ago

KOFI ANNANE SON IN-LAW BY HASHMEL AND ROBERTHER ANNANE ARE DEFRAUDING PEOPLE IN THE U. S. A YET HE IS RECEIVING HONOURS...

KOFI ANNANE SON IN-LAW BY HASHMEL AND ROBERTHER ANNANE ARE DEFRAUDING PEOPLE IN THE U. S. A YET HE IS RECEIVING HONOURS...
Yaw 12 years ago

It's been re-published so what? What's important is the massage in it. The truth will always stand period.
Your hatred for Sir Tsatsu is unbelievable. You guys can never re-write our history so go BURN the sea if you ain't h ...
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It's been re-published so what? What's important is the massage in it. The truth will always stand period.
Your hatred for Sir Tsatsu is unbelievable. You guys can never re-write our history so go BURN the sea if you ain't happy.
The Truth 12 years ago

What is really wrong with you kola? When are you going to learn how to use 'did' and a verb? London is not helping you to improve your English.

What is really wrong with you kola? When are you going to learn how to use 'did' and a verb? London is not helping you to improve your English.

MUGU YARO 12 years ago

bush boy.

bush boy.
Joe 12 years ago

And these were the people who spoke against Nana`s free SHS. Kola, go back to school it will help you.

And these were the people who spoke against Nana`s free SHS. Kola, go back to school it will help you.
OLD SOLDIER 12 years ago

Author:Jato Julor (J.J.) Rawlings...
Hahahaha..., Afari Djan on the ropes !

Dr. Afari Djan, the self-acclaimed god of elections, currently finds himself between a rock and a hard place.

The noose around his neck is get ...
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Author:Jato Julor (J.J.) Rawlings...
Hahahaha..., Afari Djan on the ropes !

Dr. Afari Djan, the self-acclaimed god of elections, currently finds himself between a rock and a hard place.

The noose around his neck is getting tighter and tighter with ever lie that spews out of the mouth of the Tilapia fish-farmer.

The chief returning officer of elections in Ghana is today claiming never to have heard what 'pdf'(portable document format)means.

Lucky for Afari Djan, the NPP will teach him what pdf is all about today for free.

We shall make every NDC foolsoldier see the gargantuan stealing prowess of Afari Djan.
KOLA ,LONDON PROPER 12 years ago

You are just making a blind argument by linking this oil business to Other investors which are are entirely different.

If Your Kronfuor had facts to prosecute Olympio and Konadu, what prevent him from doing that. Did we no ...
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You are just making a blind argument by linking this oil business to Other investors which are are entirely different.

If Your Kronfuor had facts to prosecute Olympio and Konadu, what prevent him from doing that. Did we not see how Kronfuor Kuffuor forcibly and disgracfully prosecuted Tsatsu without reason?

Would you stick to this Halfwit analysis oil find in Ghana and condemn it?

Who owned the Seismic Data in the fields?
KOLA ,LONDON PROPER 12 years ago

Did we not see how kronfuor Kuffuor forcibly and disgracefully prosecute (not prosecuted)

would you stick to this Halfwit analysis of oil find history in Ghana and condemn it?

You are making a blind argument by linking ...
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Did we not see how kronfuor Kuffuor forcibly and disgracefully prosecute (not prosecuted)

would you stick to this Halfwit analysis of oil find history in Ghana and condemn it?

You are making a blind argument by linking this oil find to other investment which is entirely different.
Ghana 12 years ago

"Did we not see how kronfuor Kuffuor forcibly and disgracefully prosecute (not prosecuted) "

You really need somebody to teach you the rudiments of English grammar. There is nothing to correct. Prosecuted is the right wor ...
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"Did we not see how kronfuor Kuffuor forcibly and disgracefully prosecute (not prosecuted) "

You really need somebody to teach you the rudiments of English grammar. There is nothing to correct. Prosecuted is the right word as the first verb used in your sentence after after you used DID was SEE. The subsequent verb can be past tense and PROSECUTED is the right word not PROSECUTE.

You are really confused.
Yao Klutse 12 years ago

Buddy, you got it right the first time.

Buddy, you got it right the first time.
KWAME 12 years ago

My brother, you must really reason that we are in a world where democracy is working. Just be honest and face the fact. NPP is our party but is the downfall of our nation, Ghana. No one cares what party you voted for but for ...
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My brother, you must really reason that we are in a world where democracy is working. Just be honest and face the fact. NPP is our party but is the downfall of our nation, Ghana. No one cares what party you voted for but for accept it that NPP lost the elections.
Amevor Mumuni 12 years ago

After all the stealing, Tsatsu needs honors? NDC thieves want Ghanaians to honor them for their frenzy looting of state treasury, Wonders will never cease in this world.

After all the stealing, Tsatsu needs honors? NDC thieves want Ghanaians to honor them for their frenzy looting of state treasury, Wonders will never cease in this world.
JOHN 12 years ago

KOSHIATO PRINCE KWASI ADADE, you know that whatever you set out to say is incomplete because you forgot to mention or ignored the acts of the master and chief of all corruption in Ghana. Next time do your research so you may ...
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KOSHIATO PRINCE KWASI ADADE, you know that whatever you set out to say is incomplete because you forgot to mention or ignored the acts of the master and chief of all corruption in Ghana. Next time do your research so you may be taken seriously.
GHANAS CANCER=UGLY ASHANTIS 12 years ago

THERE YOU ARE ANOTHER UGLY ASHANTI ABUSING PRESS FREEDOM WITH TRIBAL POLITICS,HOW GOOD WAS K4 ECONOMY AND GHANAS IMAGE IN THE EYES OF THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY?UTOPIAN PRINCE UGLY WERE YOU IN GHANA WHEN NNP MINISTERS SOLD A ...
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THERE YOU ARE ANOTHER UGLY ASHANTI ABUSING PRESS FREEDOM WITH TRIBAL POLITICS,HOW GOOD WAS K4 ECONOMY AND GHANAS IMAGE IN THE EYES OF THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY?UTOPIAN PRINCE UGLY WERE YOU IN GHANA WHEN NNP MINISTERS SOLD AND BOUGHT STATE FLATS AMONG THEMSELVES AND WERE EVEN BOLD IN DEFENDING THEIR ACTION IN COURT?STUPID ASHANTI PRICE WHICH ECONOMY ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT K4S OR MAHAMAS ?WERE U IN GHANA WHEN K4 SOLD GHANA AIRWAYS AND SHARED THE MONEY TO NPP MPS AND HIS UGLY CHILDREN,DID YOU WITTNESS HOW K4 AWARDED HIMSELF 4 ZERO WORK DONE,WHERE WERE U WHEN A WHOLE SITTING NPP MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT WAS ARRESTED AND JAILED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA WHO IS STILL IN AS WE TALK,THAT WAS YOUR REACTION WHEN K4 NEARLY TURNED GHANA INTO A ONE ASHANTI STATE WHEREBY ALL FRONT LINE OFFICERS SPOKE NOT ENGLISH BUT AKAN TO THE WORLDS VISITORS?YOU PRIMITIVE ASHANTIS WITH THE MOST PRIMITIVE CULTURE IN GHANA(HUMAN SACRIFICE)THINKS YOU RE THE BEST IN EVERYTHING, U UGLIEST BREED OF AFRICANS,NOISY TRIBE WITH NO ACTION BAKING YOUR NOISE,COWARDS BY NUMBERS WHO WERE RESCUED BY A WOMAN (YAA ASANTEWA)ACADEMIC DROP OUT BY NUMBERS,THE MORALLY CORRUPT ASHANTIS USING YOUR BODY 4 MONEY IN EUROPE,CRIMINAL ASHANTIS WITHOUT CREDIBLE CERTIFICATES,SLAVE MASTERS,COCAINE TRIBE
THE PAINFUL TRUTH IS THAT THERE IS NO WAY YOU UGLY STUPID ,PRIMITIVE,FAKE,ASHANTIS CAN REMOVE A DEMOCRATICALLY ELECTED HAHAMA WHOSE PRESIDENCY HAVE BEEN ENDORSED BY EC,INTNL COMMUNITY,OBSERVER GROUPS,ENTIRE MEDIA PLUS WORLD LEADERS LIKE OBAMA AND CAMERON JUST 4 A CRIMINAL NANA UGLY ADDO.SECONDLY GHANAIANS ARE FED UP WITH YOU UGLY ,EMPTY HEADED,CRIMINAL ASHANTIS.YOU PEOPLE MUST BE GOVERNED AND NOT AGAIN GIVEN THE CHANCE TO RULE GHANA.STUPID UGLY PRINCE KWESI SON OF ASHANTI ASHAWO
Bonsu 12 years ago

THESE TRICKSTERS, TRYING HARD TO SAVE THEIR IMAGE USING THE LAST DESCENT PERSON LEFT. I AM NOT SURPRISED, SAME TREATMENT TO MENSAH OTABIL CASE

THESE TRICKSTERS, TRYING HARD TO SAVE THEIR IMAGE USING THE LAST DESCENT PERSON LEFT. I AM NOT SURPRISED, SAME TREATMENT TO MENSAH OTABIL CASE
Kwame Al-Rabin 12 years ago

It Does Not Matter How Old This News Is..is It NotTrue? The Stories And Teachings In The Holy Books Are As Old As We Know... But They Carry Truth...ye Pple Of Little Learning, Dr Sam Jonah Was 19 Yrs When He Took Leadership R ...
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It Does Not Matter How Old This News Is..is It NotTrue? The Stories And Teachings In The Holy Books Are As Old As We Know... But They Carry Truth...ye Pple Of Little Learning, Dr Sam Jonah Was 19 Yrs When He Took Leadership Roles In Ashanti Gold.. Sam Jonah Does Not Need Recognition...he Spurned Invitations From The Major Parties To Become Vice Prez For This Ungrateful Nation....Iif You Pple Want To Grow In Wisdom, Start Appreciating The Good In Others That Is How Nations Elsewhere On This Same Planet Did And Do It... The Pettiness Must Stop... We Spend Our Lives Doing Silly And Puny Things Till We Die Unrecognized for Greatness.grow. This P, Atform Is For Well-tutored And Nurtured Pple And Not Twisted Pple As Some Of You Are Demonstrating Here..it Is Sickening...learn To Be Polite. I Believe U Come From Homes Or
Dan 12 years ago

This is a 7 years old Article

This is a 7 years old Article
Amina 12 years ago

A 7 YEAR OLD ARTICLE, BUT IT IS THE TRUTH THAT MATTERS

A 7 YEAR OLD ARTICLE, BUT IT IS THE TRUTH THAT MATTERS
Awenadze Nsuro Mogya 12 years ago

Truth is truth.GOD BLESS all those who contributed to the Oil Sector development.

Truth is truth.GOD BLESS all those who contributed to the Oil Sector development.
kutunpofo 12 years ago

It may be true that heroes must be recognized but I guess people have different conceptions of what or who a hero is.

There are some who consider Ataa Ayi as a hero. Many people even consider Rawlings, Tsatsu's cousin as ...
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It may be true that heroes must be recognized but I guess people have different conceptions of what or who a hero is.

There are some who consider Ataa Ayi as a hero. Many people even consider Rawlings, Tsatsu's cousin as a hero in spite of all the innocent people that they murdered and tortured during their failed revolution.

Man is weak and may therefore out of ignorance, overlook or forgive some of these extremely dastardly crimes against humanity which Tsatsu and his lot visited on Ghanaians. However I doubt that the Almighty God with all His mercies will ever forgive these criminals.

But when people like Sam Jonah who have supped with the devil to sell off our gold - our birth-right, come out to celebrate people like this, we must consider his statements with a pinch of salt.

What I know about Tsatsu's activities at the GNPC is that he was responsible for the buying of oil rigs at fantastic costs at the expense of the state and people of Ghana. The stupidity of this decision is that, even huge multinational companies like SHELL or EXON dont buy oil rigs, for obvious reasons they rent them. The true story of how Tsatsu was given a blank cheque by his tyrant cousin and other cohorts to mismanage the GNPC, is yet to be unraveled.

As far as I am concerned, this statement of elevation of Tsatsu by Sam Jonah is just simply a case of "birds of feather flock together' or a rehash of the old adage that says, ".....as thick as thieves".
BONSO 12 years ago

This Sam Jonah must be asked one question: Why did he connive with Tstasu Tsikata and the Ahwois of NDC to sell the Obuasi Gold Mines to AngloGold he now works for? How much was Obuasi Gold Mines sold? Who got the money? ...
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This Sam Jonah must be asked one question: Why did he connive with Tstasu Tsikata and the Ahwois of NDC to sell the Obuasi Gold Mines to AngloGold he now works for? How much was Obuasi Gold Mines sold? Who got the money? What was his share? Thieves all around...Sam Jonah, Fante Fiaffitor!

And if Tsatsu did all that he says why did he not discover Ghana Oil before Kuffuor did?

Sam Jonah is a sell out. A greedy bastard!
STAR 12 years ago

Hmmm, if I were him I will keep quiet and enjoy my wealth. Tsatsu stayed in GNPC for close to 2 decades without a gallon of oil, he used our money to invest in Pawpaw plantation in valley farms. Which model in the oil explora ...
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Hmmm, if I were him I will keep quiet and enjoy my wealth. Tsatsu stayed in GNPC for close to 2 decades without a gallon of oil, he used our money to invest in Pawpaw plantation in valley farms. Which model in the oil exploration combines investing in Pawpaw to oil exploration that we give him credit for? Who in his right senses will abandon oil exploration in the Gulf of Guinea (comparable to any giant fields in the world) to invest in Pawpaw plantation. Just imagine a CEO of Shell exploring for oil for close to a decade without a gallon discovery calling a board meeting and says he wants to invest in Pawpaw. You are telling us that somebody told you that our reservoirs are too fractured to contain oil in commercial quantities, is that not a flaw in your argument? They generated a good seismic data, and could not drill to test the model because PawPaw is viable than the oil exploration. Little diversion, anytime you drive around Obuasi, could you drive up AnyimaduKrom, and Samspsonkrom to see for yourself how our brothers and sisters, fathers and mothers are suffering. If nobody ever mentioned the effect of autoclave, and for that matter exhaling of Arsenic fumes into a populated community, I am telling you that our hearts, our soul, our bodies continue to surfer the effect of your indiscretions. If I were you I will keep quiet and stay away from this controversies, we still give you credit and praises you so why not Tsatsu?
Damani Kariku Katun-Kunari theSecond. 12 years ago

"HISTORY IS HISTORY BUT FUTURE WILL CHANGE". Have you ever come across this book " The Rise and the Fall of
Dr. K Nkrumah" Ghanaians mostly spoke of his evil without mentioning good that he gave us. That is hate Let's begin ...
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"HISTORY IS HISTORY BUT FUTURE WILL CHANGE". Have you ever come across this book " The Rise and the Fall of
Dr. K Nkrumah" Ghanaians mostly spoke of his evil without mentioning good that he gave us. That is hate Let's begin to be new generation and modernize than DE modernizing GHANA
STAR 12 years ago

Hmmm, if I were him I will keep quiet and enjoy my money. Tsatsu stayed in GNPC for close to 2 decades without a gallon of oil, he used our money to invest in Pawpaw plantation in valley farms. Which model in the oil explorat ...
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Hmmm, if I were him I will keep quiet and enjoy my money. Tsatsu stayed in GNPC for close to 2 decades without a gallon of oil, he used our money to invest in Pawpaw plantation in valley farms. Which model in the oil exploration combines investing in Pawpaw to oil exploration? Who in his right senses will leave oil exploration in the Gulf of Guinea (comparable to any giant fields in the world) to invest in Pawpaw plantation. You are telling us that somebody told you that our reservoirs are too fractured to contain oil in commercial quantities, is that not a flaw in you argument? They generated a good seismic data, and could not drill to test the model because the PawPaw is viable than the oil exploration. Well little diversion, anytime you drive around Obuasi, could you drive up AnyimaduKrom, and Samspsonkrom to see for yourself how people are suffering.
If no body mention the effect of autoclave, and for that matter exhaling of cynide fumes into a populated community, I am telling you that our hearts, our soul, our bodies continue to surfer the effect of the indiscretions of you and others.
SGT ANANI FIADZOE 12 years ago

It is stupid NDC monkey will think it was thievery Tsikata who founded oil,
was it not Lee Ocran who challenged NPP
led by President Kuffour at the Parliament that the oil sample was "adwengo" not oil?

20 Years Governmen ...
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It is stupid NDC monkey will think it was thievery Tsikata who founded oil,
was it not Lee Ocran who challenged NPP
led by President Kuffour at the Parliament that the oil sample was "adwengo" not oil?

20 Years Government of Rawlings and
his NDC thieves, were they able to
search out for oil for the people of this nation?

I think Sam Jonah is an idiot.
Kwodwo 12 years ago

Absolutely true!

Absolutely true!
Shine Konda 12 years ago

Those cowards who insult on this forum should let us know them if they are really bold men or women.

Those cowards who insult on this forum should let us know them if they are really bold men or women.
G.G. KOBY 12 years ago

Dr Sam Jonah, you have said it all. That is the work of intellectual and astute legal, business and scientific brain. But he was jailed for political expediency.

Dr Sam Jonah, you have said it all. That is the work of intellectual and astute legal, business and scientific brain. But he was jailed for political expediency.
cha 12 years ago

The people behind the find deserves it- Tsatsu was around the oil sector and never occured during his era

The people behind the find deserves it- Tsatsu was around the oil sector and never occured during his era
jersey 12 years ago

no. it takes years of exploration to discover oil. check

no. it takes years of exploration to discover oil. check
Bonsu 12 years ago

SO YOU DEVIATE TO PAWPAW AND SALT BEFORE THE DISCOVERY?

SO YOU DEVIATE TO PAWPAW AND SALT BEFORE THE DISCOVERY?
sacragi nyama 12 years ago

Cha you made that comment because you do not know what goes into exploration before drilling and how long it takes to explore .

Cha you made that comment because you do not know what goes into exploration before drilling and how long it takes to explore .
EZEKIEL 12 years ago

Thank you,Sam.This IS the way we should recognise AND THANK those who in their VARIOUS WAYS help Ghana as a Nation!!If we can cut on the CORRUPTION and GREED and let QUALIFIED PEOPLE lead in their VARIOUS SECTORS, there's HOP ...
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Thank you,Sam.This IS the way we should recognise AND THANK those who in their VARIOUS WAYS help Ghana as a Nation!!If we can cut on the CORRUPTION and GREED and let QUALIFIED PEOPLE lead in their VARIOUS SECTORS, there's HOPE for Ghana.
Let party AFFILIATION not cloud every aspect of our National issues!!
Kuffour Ashanti Thief Hoodlum (KATH) 12 years ago

I saw it from the beginning and Tsatsu deserves all the praises, KU4 is just an ugly criminal ata ayi

I saw it from the beginning and Tsatsu deserves all the praises, KU4 is just an ugly criminal ata ayi
Kman 12 years ago

Pathetic Sam and Tsatsu. Ghana has known about the existence of oil well before the 1940s, so did the western world, they merely kept us as reserves for when they needed it. I guess Sam you should be asking the Queen of Engla ...
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Pathetic Sam and Tsatsu. Ghana has known about the existence of oil well before the 1940s, so did the western world, they merely kept us as reserves for when they needed it. I guess Sam you should be asking the Queen of England to give your friend Tsatu a Knighthood for selling us like you did.
messa 12 years ago

tsatsu deserve credit for his hard work

tsatsu deserve credit for his hard work
Remove Indemnity Clause 12 years ago

Another thieve who helped to loot gold from Ghana.

Another thieve who helped to loot gold from Ghana.
fabiaan 12 years ago

he is that love his country and will do every thing to move his country forward

he is that love his country and will do every thing to move his country forward
jersey 12 years ago

thank you, mr. Tsikata. it's about time we recognise those who build the solid foundation for the oil industry.

thank you, mr. Tsikata. it's about time we recognise those who build the solid foundation for the oil industry.
DAN 12 years ago

NDC=Nigger Dicksuckers company

NDC=Nigger Dicksuckers company
Brainy Guy 12 years ago

Mr Jonah, get your facts right. The oil we are exploring was found with the assistance of E & O group. All that Tsikata did was to use GNPC resources as a collateral to secure a loan to a company which has nothing to do with ...
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Mr Jonah, get your facts right. The oil we are exploring was found with the assistance of E & O group. All that Tsikata did was to use GNPC resources as a collateral to secure a loan to a company which has nothing to do with oil. Please you people should stop calling Mr Jonah, Dr. Jonah. The guy has not written a "Doctoral" thesis in his life.
jersey 12 years ago

wrong, my friend. E&O group used the data collected by petro canada and co.
to locate and discover. let's say the truth.

wrong, my friend. E&O group used the data collected by petro canada and co.
to locate and discover. let's say the truth.
Kojo, USA 12 years ago

Mr Jonah should get his facts right. The oil we are drilling today was explored with the assistance of E & O group. All that Tsatsu Tsikata did was to use GNPC resources as collateral to secure a loan for a company that has n ...
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Mr Jonah should get his facts right. The oil we are drilling today was explored with the assistance of E & O group. All that Tsatsu Tsikata did was to use GNPC resources as collateral to secure a loan for a company that has nothing to do with oil. Why did Kuffour government jailed him for causing financial loss to the state? Is Sam Jonah trying to say that he knows better than the NPP gurus who prosecuted Tsatsu? And if indeed Tsatsu was/is just the way Mr. Jonah is describing him to be, I don't think Kuffour's government would have been so stupid enough to jail him. So Jonah or whatever your name is, give us a break.
KK 12 years ago

Usually ignorance cannot understand brains. My Jonah is a guru in the mining industry and knows what he is talking. Let those who do know the facts and have no knowledge of the industry learn and stop making unnecessary noise ...
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Usually ignorance cannot understand brains. My Jonah is a guru in the mining industry and knows what he is talking. Let those who do know the facts and have no knowledge of the industry learn and stop making unnecessary noise. You may not like Tsatsu but that should not deny the facts and the truth, otherwise, you will look like a fool and an idiot. stop the nonsense!!! so call Brainy Guy. Maybe you should call yourself Stupid Guy instead.
CARDINAL 12 years ago

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Do you know when this republished article came out? This is a cut and paste job that the NDC Lamptey owned radioxyzonline.com is republishing. The same article praised EO group of having contributed to the discovery of oil in Ghana.

THIS IS AN OLD ARTICLE PUBLISHED ABOUT THREE YEARS AGO

December 7, 2009
Ghana Oil Men, Tsatsu Tsikata and George Owusu
Posted by xcroc under Ghana, Ghana oil, offshore, oil | Tags: Exxon, George Owusu, Kosmos, Tsatsu Tsikata |

Tsatsu Tsikata and George Owusu have been extraordinarily influential in guiding and developing the quest for oil in Ghana.

I recently came across articles that praise each of them and will copy both complete articles below.Both are puff pieces in that they speak only to the good in their subjects, and address none of the questionable issues. There is much more to the stories of both men. Most of the published information about either man is heavily slanted by political opinion. So one has to read a great many stories, and then try to read between the lines and sort out what looks like the truth. Nevertheless, despite obvious bias, both articles below are interesting and informative.

I am fairly certain Ghana’s current oil finds were enabled by the fact that the technology now exists for deep water drilling, and the price of oil makes deep water wells economically practical. Without those two features in place, credit or blame for Ghana producing oil or not are somewhat irrelevant.

The Kufuor NPP government spent 6 years trying to put Tsatsu Tsikata in jail. They finally did near the end of their term, but he has since been released.

More recently George Owusu has encountered difficulties with the current NDC government. I am not certain about the accuracy of the information in the linked story about Kosmos’ share, dated Nov. 16. It presents a rather interesting picture of what has been happening regarding the Ghana government, Kosmos, Exxon and the Chinese.

Herewith, the two profile articles describing these giants of Ghana oil:

Oil find in Ghana – Sam Jonah Praises GNPC
16 September 2009
Sam Jonah

I have followed with keen interest the news of a commercial oil find in Ghana and the optimism that it has engendered in the country.

There is a welcome buoyancy in the mood of many Ghanaians as they look forward to being an oil-producing country.

There are many people and institutions that deserve credit for the oil find — members of staff of the GNPC through to its present staff and of course to the public that patiently supported the difficult, protracted but unavoidable exploration effort.

There is indeed enough credit to go round.

I cannot therefore help being disappointed that amidst all the celebrations, no mention is made of the pioneering role of Tsatsu Tsikata.

When I compare the exciting prospects generated by the discovery with the state of affairs 20-odd years ago, I am reminded of the contrast between the situation of the mining sector before and after the implementation of the reforms of the mid-1980s.

I first joined the board of the Minerals Commission in September 1984. At that time, the mining sector was in a parlous state.

As a result of the work done by a few dedicated people under the leadership of Kofi Ansah, the sector was completely transformed in less than a decade.

In the mining sector, we at least had the benefit of over 100 years of mining and considerable technical expertise.

The oil sector in the early 1980s did not enjoy any such stature. I recall the scepticism with which prospects of Ghana finding oil in commercial quantities was greeted at the time.

I remember in 1985, while on a trip to the U.S., asking a chief executive of one of the major oil companies why they were not showing interest in searching for oil in Ghana.

His response was that their geophysicists had told them that our geological structures were too tight and too badly faulted to host significant reservoirs.

Today, we know just how wrong those geophysicists were. One man who defied the prevailing scepticism of the time and, with a persistence bordering on stubbornness, led the efforts to get us where we are today, is Tsatsu Tsikata.

Indeed, when I shared with him, shortly after it was made, the observation by the chief executive of the oil major, Tsatsu’s response was: “Let’s all wait and see”.

Tsatsu led in the rethinking of petroleum sector policy. He led in crafting the petroleum (Exploration and Production) law that was the “investment code” for the oil sector.

He led in drafting model exploration agreements including fiscal regime and Accounting Guide that is still state-of-the-art 20 years later.

He led in the development of a specific Petroleum Income Tax Law.

Beyond this intellectual and professional contribution Tsatsu emerged as a corporate leader — building GNPC itself from the ground up.

His vision was sufficiently infectious to attract even hard-nosed oil men to work on Ghana’s potential, often with very little reward.

However, it is in his identification, recruitment and promotion of local talent that Tsatsu truly excelled.

He was truly passionate about building the capacity of Ghanaian professionals in the sector.

Companies and government’s that had dealings with GNPC were pressured into funding scholarships and providing or funding attachments for GNPC staff and even staff from related MDAs.

Tsatsu foresaw that this investment would in its own way be as valuable to Ghana as any oil find. And history has proved him right.

Today, even before the first oil has flowed, Ghana has a solid cadre of industry professionals ready, given the opportunity, to lead us into the next phase of oil industry development.

We have seasoned exploration geologists and geophysicists, drilling engineers, field development engineers.

We have specialised market and financial analysts and lawyers. In the late 1980s GNPC was already developing boat and helicopter services expertise for production operations. In the 1980s (20 years before the West African Gas Pipeline and before climate change became a global preoccupation), GNPC was training staff in the economics and management of natural gas.

Tsatsu was relentless, even obsessive, about the meticulous exploration of Ghana’s oil potential.

He recognised that geological and geophysical data were essential preconditions for any serious effort to attract private capital into exploration efforts.

He thus focused GNPC’s meagre resources on an ambitious data project.

GNPC scoured corporate and public archives around the world collecting geological and seismic materials, data and analysts from earlier exploration efforts.

GNPC then constructed the most complete database of seismic information about Ghana anywhere in the world.

Then through a joint venture with the Norwegian state oil company, GNPC seismologists began to reprocess and re-analyse this data using new technology. Tsatsu did not stop with old data.

He worked with state oil companies from Canada (Petro-Canada International), Norway (Statoil) and Brazil (Petrobras) and Nigeria (NNPC’s seismic subsidiary) to acquire new data.

Through these bilateral arrangements GNPC staff became familiar with modern technology such as “3-D” seismic surveys.

Eventually, Tsatsu persuaded these collaborators to support GNPC’s acquisition of the expensive computer technology to enable her Ghanaian explorationists to undertake much of this analysis in Ghana.

This in turn provided a platform for a massive upgrade of GNPC’s computer technology with positive impacts on all other sectors of its work and with distinct benefits for example for Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology.

It was the availability of this extensive database and the challenging analyses of old data by Ghanaian geophysicists working under Tsatsu that made Ghana such an attractive exploration destination in the mid-’80s despite earlier scepticism.

It was the ceaseless interpretation and re-interpretation of the GNPC’s growing geological and geophysical database inspired by and supervised by Tsatsu that identified many new prospects.

Tsatsu literally set the course of Ghana’s exploration drilling for an entire generation. Those who worked with him in the sector are in a better position than I to give further details.

But I saw enough to be able to say that his investment in institution building and in exploration have contributed immensely to the recent discoveries at Cape Three Points.

For the health of our nation, for the sake of posterity and the development of a culture that recognises selfless and dedicated service, we must all acknowledge the immense contribution that Tsatsu made to the development of the petroleum sector.

It is not too late to do so.

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History of Oil Discovery In Ghana-The EO Groups Role!!!
19 November 2009
Afrikan Post USA

Since independence it has been part of every government’s policy to explore Ghana’s hydrocarbon deposits.

Historically, exploration for oil and gas reserves in Ghana had been very limited due to the high risk nature of its terrain and low oil price environment in 2004 when the Kosmos /E.O group made initial contact with GNPC.

Between 1898 to the late nineties an estimated hundred exploration wells had been drilled in Ghana with no significant discovery except for the Saltpond oil find in 1970.

Our expert opinion on the recent oil discovery in Ghana is that it should be seen as a blessing that should serve as a catalyst to drive investment to the country.

It is imperative that we give credit to Ghanaians who have at various times facilitated the inflow of investors into Ghana.

It is an established historical fact that the US diasporans have been trail blazers of solid investment to Ghana. Tribute should be paid to Mr.Ken Ofori- Atta who established the Ghana stock exchange (Databank) in Ghana. Dr. Manny Tuffour who established the Aniwaa Hospital at a location near Kumasi, Mr. Kofi Amoah who brought Western Union to Ghana and many others in various professional disciplines.

Credit also goes to Mr.Tsatsu Tsikata, former Chief Executive of GNPC, Mr.Sekyere Abankwah, Mr. Moses Boateng and the exploration team led by Nana Boakye Asafu-Adjaye and supported by the Mr.Thomas Manu for their untiring efforts in promoting Ghana’s hydrocarbon potential overseas in the past.

In recent times some noble Ghanaian professionals who have a clear and documented track record of Humanitarian assistance to Ghana dating back to the nineties during President Rawlings era are being placed under the political radar for their roles in facilitating investment in the oil sector. Their honorable reputation is being ripped apart when factual and verifiable information is available.

Here are some facts gathered from our expert investigations into the activities of E.O Group. The E.O group is wholly owned by two Ghanaians being Mr. George Yaw Owusu and Dr. Kwame Bawuah -Edusei.

Dr. Kwame Bawuah- Edusei is a physician trained in Ghana and specialized in Family Medicine in The US. He is a known community leader who worked as a private physician partner in various medical clinics until he opened his own in Alexandria, Virginia. In 1994 he took a medical team to Ghana to work in deprived areas and small villages around the Volta Lake, Buduburam refugee camp, Nima in Accra , Akwatia Zongo and other places.

Dr.Kwame Bawuah- Edusei later initiated medical missions to the Northern parts of Ghana as a follow up.

George Owusu on the other hand is a trained Environmental scientist and worked in the energy industry for about twenty years and rose to the rank of Commodity manager for Shell oil Company in the US. He was a known community leader in Houston, Texas at the time of his retirement.

It is on record that the E.O Group partners distributed ICT equipments, books, office furniture and others to various traditional bodies to the youth in Ghana in the late 1990.

Inspite of their humanitarian efforts the partners in 1999 embarked on a job creation venture to reduce poverty. Their first business venture was the formation of E-link Inc. in 1999 to use satellite technology to transfer data between West Africa and United States. The other partners in this venture were Mr. Kwabena Darko of Darko Farms and one Mr.Yaw Sarpong. The venture folded in 2001 due to some challenges.

Mr. George Yaw Owusu and Dr. Bawuah-Edusei regrouped to form the E.O group in 2002 to focus on the potential energy industry in Ghana.

The following companies had been to Ghana for exploration activities without success: NUEVO 1998, Dana 1999, Hunt oil 1999, Fusion oil and gas from Australia in 1999, Santa Fe, 2000. Unfortunately all the wells drilled by these companies yielded no viable commercial discoveries.

The oil industry worldwide therefore regarded Ghana as a place too risky and expensive and their petroleum agreements business unfriendly. It is against this background that the E.O Group sought to convince international oil companies to come to Ghana and overcome all the biases of Africa and invest in what had become known as the “grave yard”

In 2001 with the help of the Greater Houston Partnership, a major business group in Houston, Texas dedicated to the promotion of Business between Houston, Texas companies and the rest of the world,Mr. George Owusu organized a conference in Houston to enable Ghana’s energy experts from GNPC and the Energy ministry address the industry on the offshore hydrocarbon potentials in the Country. Many companies in Texas and the rest of the World attended the conference. The E.O Group facilitated a visit to Ghana by Vanco Energy.

As a result of the E.O groups interaction with industry experts in both Ghana and the USA they stepped up their effort to find a suitable partner for a prospecting lease with the Ghana National Petroleum Company (GNPC). The group was able to partner with Ennex Energy of Ireland who came to Ghana but Ennex gave up on the deal as they evaluated Ghana too risky to invest. The EO group solicited interest from many companies including Texaco, Oxy, Shell, Hess, Addax Petroleum of Switzerland and the Chinese oil company but they were all reluctant due to the risk.

Talking about risk, it costs one million dollars a day to drill an oil well. It can cost up to 80 million dollars to drill one oil well.

In December 2003,Mr. George Owusu came into contact with the Technical personnel of Kosmos Energy whose primary focus was to explore for high risk petroleum prospects in Africa. This group all previously of Triton Energy found oil in Equatorial Guinea in 1999.

The E.O group and Kosmos then formed a partnership to review data in Ghana and initiate the negotiation of a Petroleum Agreement. When in 2004 the Kosmos / E.O group submitted an application for the West Cape Three Points Block, two other companies being Africa Petroleum and Sahara Petroleum submitted their applications for the same block. GNPC after the necessary due diligence approved the application from the Kosmos/E.O Group. The Kosmos /E.O Group therefore won on merit particularly due to their proven track record, financial base and the caliber of experts behind them.

The E.O Group and Kosmos on the sidelines entered into private negotiations and E.O was entitled to 3.5% working interest. They could have asked for a higher percentage in accordance with industry practice. The 3.5% is a private arrangement with Kosmos Energy and not the Ghana Government.

The agreement between Kosmos / E.O Group and GNPC was in accordance with the Ghana Petroleum Law and was approved by the GNPC Board, the ministry of Energy, and upon approval by Cabinet was presented for ratification by Parliament in July 2004.

Neither of the partners of the E.O group, Dr. Kwame Bawuah-Edusei and Mr.George Yaw Owusu were party nor Government officials during these negotiations till approval in July 2004.

It took the Kosmos /EO Group three years from agreement signing in 2004 to oil find in the deep waters of Ghana in June 2007 which is now a record in Africa. It is also possibly one of the largest oil finds in the last decade offshore West Africa

All the four wells drilled by the Kosmos/E.O group encountered significant accumulation of hydrocarbons.

Later in 2006 Kosmos Energy added Anadarko Energy as partner to the WTCP block.

It is worth noting that after the negotiations and agreement was signed in July 2004 Dr. Kwame Bawuah-Edusei sacrificed and took an appointment as Ambassador to UN in Geneva, Switzerland/Austria in August 2004 and in September 2006 he was made Ambassador to the United States.

As a physician in the Diaspora it was a big pay cut. His duty tour ended on February 15, 2009. Within these five years the E.O group had been inactive and Mr. George Owusu had taken over the few affairs of the Group.

Dr. Kwame Bawuah-Edusei who a very respected and influential personality within the Ghanaian community has gone back to his medical practice in the Washington Metro Area. He has also moved back to the House he purchased about fourteen years ago where he lived before his appointment as Ambassador.

Our expect investigations have also revealed that Anadarko, one of the partners in the Jubilee field waited till oil discovery and requested a comprehensive review of Kosmos and the E.O group’s operations which both partners gave their maximum cooperation. The New Government in Ghana has also conducted their review which E.O Group has fully been cooperative. Prior to Dr.Kwame Bawuah-Edusei’s appointment he was in no doubt screened by Ghana, Swiss, Austria, United Nations and the United States security apparatus with a clean record. His tenure in the US was exemplary. The E.O Group has thus been transparent in all their activities.

Considering the undeniable facts in the midst of the political rumblings on the activities of the E.O group I believe the Government of Ghana should round it up and take a positive stance in ensuring that the Country would leap to a middle income status.

There is no need to politicize the good intentions of our honorable citizens because it makes it a disincentive to future investment prospects. Ghanaians living in the Diaspora have been involved in life saving events in Ghana and their efforts must be applauded.

Let us not crisscross corporate greed and misplaced politics to mar our God given potentials.

The E.O Group participation solidifies local content and must be lauded in our efforts to promote long and sustainable investment in Ghana.
sam 12 years ago

The NPP gang will be after you asap. They will attack you reputation like it's no one's business. They have attacked and maligned Afari Gyan, Kwami Pianim, Wireku Brobbey, KPMG, Justice Atuguba et cetera. You certainly will b ...
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The NPP gang will be after you asap. They will attack you reputation like it's no one's business. They have attacked and maligned Afari Gyan, Kwami Pianim, Wireku Brobbey, KPMG, Justice Atuguba et cetera. You certainly will be the next one. They are destroying everything possible in their devious quest for power at all cost! To say they are nation wreckers is an understatement. So now brace for the insults and attacks, Dr. Jonah.
Kofi 12 years ago

What did you also do for Ghana? Flouting the shares of AGC? What is the current percentage of Ghana's shares in Anglo gold? Why did you sell the shares? Tell will tell. Why did the queen gave you an honour?

What did you also do for Ghana? Flouting the shares of AGC? What is the current percentage of Ghana's shares in Anglo gold? Why did you sell the shares? Tell will tell. Why did the queen gave you an honour?
kwame 12 years ago

Bad timing by Sam Jonah or whoever filed this story.It will have no effect on the Judgement.Obuasi is the dirtiest mining town and Sam made it so.He is the richest Ghanaian they say.

Bad timing by Sam Jonah or whoever filed this story.It will have no effect on the Judgement.Obuasi is the dirtiest mining town and Sam made it so.He is the richest Ghanaian they say.
Efo Kofi 12 years ago

So his reward that Pres Kufour can give him is NSAWAM. But God would bless Tsatsu's generation.

So his reward that Pres Kufour can give him is NSAWAM. But God would bless Tsatsu's generation.
Bernard 12 years ago

Kufuor knew with Tsatsu in the helm of GNPC, he could not tell or keep keep lying to Ghanaians that it is his government that found oil. GNPC headed by Tsatsu Tsikata started from scratch and laid a strong foundation for Kuf ...
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Kufuor knew with Tsatsu in the helm of GNPC, he could not tell or keep keep lying to Ghanaians that it is his government that found oil. GNPC headed by Tsatsu Tsikata started from scratch and laid a strong foundation for Kufuor,s incoming government to built on. To make his case strong, Kufuor built a false charge that Tsikata caused financial loss to the state and jailed him. But, is it not interesting that the same Kufuor found nothing wrong with Dr. Anane, Osafo Marfo, his dubiuos hotel dealings in the name of his son, the bling! bling! gold chain, the private contract dealings with himself, EO Group and Kosmos oil Co. on other hand. Kufuor is a grand con artist and a schemer of fraud that came to legalise corruption in Ghana. No wonder he doesn,t go about lecturing on the need to combat fraud and corruption. Indeed, this man is just the re_incarnation of the real Ackarh Blay Miezah of blessed memory.
CARDINAL 12 years ago

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SKEWED REPORT BY NDC OWNED RADIO STATION

Do you know when this republished article came out? This is a cut and paste job that the NDC Lamptey owned radioxyzonline.com is republishing. The same article praised EO group of having contributed to the discovery of oil in Ghana.

THIS IS AN OLD ARTICLE PUBLISHED ABOUT THREE YEARS AGO

December 7, 2009
Ghana Oil Men, Tsatsu Tsikata and George Owusu
Posted by xcroc under Ghana, Ghana oil, offshore, oil | Tags: Exxon, George Owusu, Kosmos, Tsatsu Tsikata |

Tsatsu Tsikata and George Owusu have been extraordinarily influential in guiding and developing the quest for oil in Ghana.

I recently came across articles that praise each of them and will copy both complete articles below.Both are puff pieces in that they speak only to the good in their subjects, and address none of the questionable issues. There is much more to the stories of both men. Most of the published information about either man is heavily slanted by political opinion. So one has to read a great many stories, and then try to read between the lines and sort out what looks like the truth. Nevertheless, despite obvious bias, both articles below are interesting and informative.

I am fairly certain Ghana’s current oil finds were enabled by the fact that the technology now exists for deep water drilling, and the price of oil makes deep water wells economically practical. Without those two features in place, credit or blame for Ghana producing oil or not are somewhat irrelevant.

The Kufuor NPP government spent 6 years trying to put Tsatsu Tsikata in jail. They finally did near the end of their term, but he has since been released.

More recently George Owusu has encountered difficulties with the current NDC government. I am not certain about the accuracy of the information in the linked story about Kosmos’ share, dated Nov. 16. It presents a rather interesting picture of what has been happening regarding the Ghana government, Kosmos, Exxon and the Chinese.

Herewith, the two profile articles describing these giants of Ghana oil:

Oil find in Ghana – Sam Jonah Praises GNPC
16 September 2009
Sam Jonah

I have followed with keen interest the news of a commercial oil find in Ghana and the optimism that it has engendered in the country.

There is a welcome buoyancy in the mood of many Ghanaians as they look forward to being an oil-producing country.

There are many people and institutions that deserve credit for the oil find — members of staff of the GNPC through to its present staff and of course to the public that patiently supported the difficult, protracted but unavoidable exploration effort.

There is indeed enough credit to go round.

I cannot therefore help being disappointed that amidst all the celebrations, no mention is made of the pioneering role of Tsatsu Tsikata.

When I compare the exciting prospects generated by the discovery with the state of affairs 20-odd years ago, I am reminded of the contrast between the situation of the mining sector before and after the implementation of the reforms of the mid-1980s.

I first joined the board of the Minerals Commission in September 1984. At that time, the mining sector was in a parlous state.

As a result of the work done by a few dedicated people under the leadership of Kofi Ansah, the sector was completely transformed in less than a decade.

In the mining sector, we at least had the benefit of over 100 years of mining and considerable technical expertise.

The oil sector in the early 1980s did not enjoy any such stature. I recall the scepticism with which prospects of Ghana finding oil in commercial quantities was greeted at the time.

I remember in 1985, while on a trip to the U.S., asking a chief executive of one of the major oil companies why they were not showing interest in searching for oil in Ghana.

His response was that their geophysicists had told them that our geological structures were too tight and too badly faulted to host significant reservoirs.

Today, we know just how wrong those geophysicists were. One man who defied the prevailing scepticism of the time and, with a persistence bordering on stubbornness, led the efforts to get us where we are today, is Tsatsu Tsikata.

Indeed, when I shared with him, shortly after it was made, the observation by the chief executive of the oil major, Tsatsu’s response was: “Let’s all wait and see”.

Tsatsu led in the rethinking of petroleum sector policy. He led in crafting the petroleum (Exploration and Production) law that was the “investment code” for the oil sector.

He led in drafting model exploration agreements including fiscal regime and Accounting Guide that is still state-of-the-art 20 years later.

He led in the development of a specific Petroleum Income Tax Law.

Beyond this intellectual and professional contribution Tsatsu emerged as a corporate leader — building GNPC itself from the ground up.

His vision was sufficiently infectious to attract even hard-nosed oil men to work on Ghana’s potential, often with very little reward.

However, it is in his identification, recruitment and promotion of local talent that Tsatsu truly excelled.

He was truly passionate about building the capacity of Ghanaian professionals in the sector.

Companies and government’s that had dealings with GNPC were pressured into funding scholarships and providing or funding attachments for GNPC staff and even staff from related MDAs.

Tsatsu foresaw that this investment would in its own way be as valuable to Ghana as any oil find. And history has proved him right.

Today, even before the first oil has flowed, Ghana has a solid cadre of industry professionals ready, given the opportunity, to lead us into the next phase of oil industry development.

We have seasoned exploration geologists and geophysicists, drilling engineers, field development engineers.

We have specialised market and financial analysts and lawyers. In the late 1980s GNPC was already developing boat and helicopter services expertise for production operations. In the 1980s (20 years before the West African Gas Pipeline and before climate change became a global preoccupation), GNPC was training staff in the economics and management of natural gas.

Tsatsu was relentless, even obsessive, about the meticulous exploration of Ghana’s oil potential.

He recognised that geological and geophysical data were essential preconditions for any serious effort to attract private capital into exploration efforts.

He thus focused GNPC’s meagre resources on an ambitious data project.

GNPC scoured corporate and public archives around the world collecting geological and seismic materials, data and analysts from earlier exploration efforts.

GNPC then constructed the most complete database of seismic information about Ghana anywhere in the world.

Then through a joint venture with the Norwegian state oil company, GNPC seismologists began to reprocess and re-analyse this data using new technology. Tsatsu did not stop with old data.

He worked with state oil companies from Canada (Petro-Canada International), Norway (Statoil) and Brazil (Petrobras) and Nigeria (NNPC’s seismic subsidiary) to acquire new data.

Through these bilateral arrangements GNPC staff became familiar with modern technology such as “3-D” seismic surveys.

Eventually, Tsatsu persuaded these collaborators to support GNPC’s acquisition of the expensive computer technology to enable her Ghanaian explorationists to undertake much of this analysis in Ghana.

This in turn provided a platform for a massive upgrade of GNPC’s computer technology with positive impacts on all other sectors of its work and with distinct benefits for example for Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology.

It was the availability of this extensive database and the challenging analyses of old data by Ghanaian geophysicists working under Tsatsu that made Ghana such an attractive exploration destination in the mid-’80s despite earlier scepticism.

It was the ceaseless interpretation and re-interpretation of the GNPC’s growing geological and geophysical database inspired by and supervised by Tsatsu that identified many new prospects.

Tsatsu literally set the course of Ghana’s exploration drilling for an entire generation. Those who worked with him in the sector are in a better position than I to give further details.

But I saw enough to be able to say that his investment in institution building and in exploration have contributed immensely to the recent discoveries at Cape Three Points.

For the health of our nation, for the sake of posterity and the development of a culture that recognises selfless and dedicated service, we must all acknowledge the immense contribution that Tsatsu made to the development of the petroleum sector.

It is not too late to do so.

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History of Oil Discovery In Ghana-The EO Groups Role!!!
19 November 2009
Afrikan Post USA

Since independence it has been part of every government’s policy to explore Ghana’s hydrocarbon deposits.

Historically, exploration for oil and gas reserves in Ghana had been very limited due to the high risk nature of its terrain and low oil price environment in 2004 when the Kosmos /E.O group made initial contact with GNPC.

Between 1898 to the late nineties an estimated hundred exploration wells had been drilled in Ghana with no significant discovery except for the Saltpond oil find in 1970.

Our expert opinion on the recent oil discovery in Ghana is that it should be seen as a blessing that should serve as a catalyst to drive investment to the country.

It is imperative that we give credit to Ghanaians who have at various times facilitated the inflow of investors into Ghana.

It is an established historical fact that the US diasporans have been trail blazers of solid investment to Ghana. Tribute should be paid to Mr.Ken Ofori- Atta who established the Ghana stock exchange (Databank) in Ghana. Dr. Manny Tuffour who established the Aniwaa Hospital at a location near Kumasi, Mr. Kofi Amoah who brought Western Union to Ghana and many others in various professional disciplines.

Credit also goes to Mr.Tsatsu Tsikata, former Chief Executive of GNPC, Mr.Sekyere Abankwah, Mr. Moses Boateng and the exploration team led by Nana Boakye Asafu-Adjaye and supported by the Mr.Thomas Manu for their untiring efforts in promoting Ghana’s hydrocarbon potential overseas in the past.

In recent times some noble Ghanaian professionals who have a clear and documented track record of Humanitarian assistance to Ghana dating back to the nineties during President Rawlings era are being placed under the political radar for their roles in facilitating investment in the oil sector. Their honorable reputation is being ripped apart when factual and verifiable information is available.

Here are some facts gathered from our expert investigations into the activities of E.O Group. The E.O group is wholly owned by two Ghanaians being Mr. George Yaw Owusu and Dr. Kwame Bawuah -Edusei.

Dr. Kwame Bawuah- Edusei is a physician trained in Ghana and specialized in Family Medicine in The US. He is a known community leader who worked as a private physician partner in various medical clinics until he opened his own in Alexandria, Virginia. In 1994 he took a medical team to Ghana to work in deprived areas and small villages around the Volta Lake, Buduburam refugee camp, Nima in Accra , Akwatia Zongo and other places.

Dr.Kwame Bawuah- Edusei later initiated medical missions to the Northern parts of Ghana as a follow up.

George Owusu on the other hand is a trained Environmental scientist and worked in the energy industry for about twenty years and rose to the rank of Commodity manager for Shell oil Company in the US. He was a known community leader in Houston, Texas at the time of his retirement.

It is on record that the E.O Group partners distributed ICT equipments, books, office furniture and others to various traditional bodies to the youth in Ghana in the late 1990.

Inspite of their humanitarian efforts the partners in 1999 embarked on a job creation venture to reduce poverty. Their first business venture was the formation of E-link Inc. in 1999 to use satellite technology to transfer data between West Africa and United States. The other partners in this venture were Mr. Kwabena Darko of Darko Farms and one Mr.Yaw Sarpong. The venture folded in 2001 due to some challenges.

Mr. George Yaw Owusu and Dr. Bawuah-Edusei regrouped to form the E.O group in 2002 to focus on the potential energy industry in Ghana.

The following companies had been to Ghana for exploration activities without success: NUEVO 1998, Dana 1999, Hunt oil 1999, Fusion oil and gas from Australia in 1999, Santa Fe, 2000. Unfortunately all the wells drilled by these companies yielded no viable commercial discoveries.

The oil industry worldwide therefore regarded Ghana as a place too risky and expensive and their petroleum agreements business unfriendly. It is against this background that the E.O Group sought to convince international oil companies to come to Ghana and overcome all the biases of Africa and invest in what had become known as the “grave yard”

In 2001 with the help of the Greater Houston Partnership, a major business group in Houston, Texas dedicated to the promotion of Business between Houston, Texas companies and the rest of the world,Mr. George Owusu organized a conference in Houston to enable Ghana’s energy experts from GNPC and the Energy ministry address the industry on the offshore hydrocarbon potentials in the Country. Many companies in Texas and the rest of the World attended the conference. The E.O Group facilitated a visit to Ghana by Vanco Energy.

As a result of the E.O groups interaction with industry experts in both Ghana and the USA they stepped up their effort to find a suitable partner for a prospecting lease with the Ghana National Petroleum Company (GNPC). The group was able to partner with Ennex Energy of Ireland who came to Ghana but Ennex gave up on the deal as they evaluated Ghana too risky to invest. The EO group solicited interest from many companies including Texaco, Oxy, Shell, Hess, Addax Petroleum of Switzerland and the Chinese oil company but they were all reluctant due to the risk.

Talking about risk, it costs one million dollars a day to drill an oil well. It can cost up to 80 million dollars to drill one oil well.

In December 2003,Mr. George Owusu came into contact with the Technical personnel of Kosmos Energy whose primary focus was to explore for high risk petroleum prospects in Africa. This group all previously of Triton Energy found oil in Equatorial Guinea in 1999.

The E.O group and Kosmos then formed a partnership to review data in Ghana and initiate the negotiation of a Petroleum Agreement. When in 2004 the Kosmos / E.O group submitted an application for the West Cape Three Points Block, two other companies being Africa Petroleum and Sahara Petroleum submitted their applications for the same block. GNPC after the necessary due diligence approved the application from the Kosmos/E.O Group. The Kosmos /E.O Group therefore won on merit particularly due to their proven track record, financial base and the caliber of experts behind them.

The E.O Group and Kosmos on the sidelines entered into private negotiations and E.O was entitled to 3.5% working interest. They could have asked for a higher percentage in accordance with industry practice. The 3.5% is a private arrangement with Kosmos Energy and not the Ghana Government.

The agreement between Kosmos / E.O Group and GNPC was in accordance with the Ghana Petroleum Law and was approved by the GNPC Board, the ministry of Energy, and upon approval by Cabinet was presented for ratification by Parliament in July 2004.

Neither of the partners of the E.O group, Dr. Kwame Bawuah-Edusei and Mr.George Yaw Owusu were party nor Government officials during these negotiations till approval in July 2004.

It took the Kosmos /EO Group three years from agreement signing in 2004 to oil find in the deep waters of Ghana in June 2007 which is now a record in Africa. It is also possibly one of the largest oil finds in the last decade offshore West Africa

All the four wells drilled by the Kosmos/E.O group encountered significant accumulation of hydrocarbons.

Later in 2006 Kosmos Energy added Anadarko Energy as partner to the WTCP block.

It is worth noting that after the negotiations and agreement was signed in July 2004 Dr. Kwame Bawuah-Edusei sacrificed and took an appointment as Ambassador to UN in Geneva, Switzerland/Austria in August 2004 and in September 2006 he was made Ambassador to the United States.

As a physician in the Diaspora it was a big pay cut. His duty tour ended on February 15, 2009. Within these five years the E.O group had been inactive and Mr. George Owusu had taken over the few affairs of the Group.

Dr. Kwame Bawuah-Edusei who a very respected and influential personality within the Ghanaian community has gone back to his medical practice in the Washington Metro Area. He has also moved back to the House he purchased about fourteen years ago where he lived before his appointment as Ambassador.

Our expect investigations have also revealed that Anadarko, one of the partners in the Jubilee field waited till oil discovery and requested a comprehensive review of Kosmos and the E.O group’s operations which both partners gave their maximum cooperation. The New Government in Ghana has also conducted their review which E.O Group has fully been cooperative. Prior to Dr.Kwame Bawuah-Edusei’s appointment he was in no doubt screened by Ghana, Swiss, Austria, United Nations and the United States security apparatus with a clean record. His tenure in the US was exemplary. The E.O Group has thus been transparent in all their activities.

Considering the undeniable facts in the midst of the political rumblings on the activities of the E.O group I believe the Government of Ghana should round it up and take a positive stance in ensuring that the Country would leap to a middle income status.

There is no need to politicize the good intentions of our honorable citizens because it makes it a disincentive to future investment prospects. Ghanaians living in the Diaspora have been involved in life saving events in Ghana and their efforts must be applauded.

Let us not crisscross corporate greed and misplaced politics to mar our God given potentials.

The E.O Group participation solidifies local content and must be lauded in our efforts to promote long and sustainable investment in Ghana.
Kofi 12 years ago

Look at Obuasi town and its environs. Can you say you developed these town and the villages Mr Jonah? Is very sad our own country and where you became what you are but is sad to see this villages so under develoed even up til ...
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Look at Obuasi town and its environs. Can you say you developed these town and the villages Mr Jonah? Is very sad our own country and where you became what you are but is sad to see this villages so under develoed even up till now. Am not surprise you are recommending Tsatsu.
....... 12 years ago

Sam Jonah I cant imagine how this PIG will spew this nonsense.ndc had sold this oil to china for 35 years.Ofui mills/mahamah have bankcrupted ur oil.think abt the waist u have behind obuasi one day u will clean it mark my wor ...
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Sam Jonah I cant imagine how this PIG will spew this nonsense.ndc had sold this oil to china for 35 years.Ofui mills/mahamah have bankcrupted ur oil.think abt the waist u have behind obuasi one day u will clean it mark my word
KWAME OWUSU 12 years ago

well done man

well done man
PRINCE-ISAAC SOVOR - USA 12 years ago

Is very good to always recognize those who sacrifice themselves for the benefit of our dear country. That is why I always mention that we should stop putting down our former leaders as if they do nothing. Former President J ...
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Is very good to always recognize those who sacrifice themselves for the benefit of our dear country. That is why I always mention that we should stop putting down our former leaders as if they do nothing. Former President J.J. Rawlings sent light to every village in Ghana. Former President Kuffour worked hard to stabilize our currency, and Former President Mills and Dr Tsatsu discovered oil to build the economy. They all deserve acknowledgment. President Mahama should learn for USA government that at times President Obama contacts his former leaders who are rich in experience. No opposition. They all work for USA.
OSOFONANA 12 years ago

It is amazing how Tsatsu and his friends, including Jonah, refuse to see anything good in their opponents even when the evidence is crystal clear and now they want to be appreciated for successes they are only remotely connec ...
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It is amazing how Tsatsu and his friends, including Jonah, refuse to see anything good in their opponents even when the evidence is crystal clear and now they want to be appreciated for successes they are only remotely connected with. Give credit to Nkrumah but do not demonise Danquah and Busia; yes, praise Rawlings but do not insult Kufuor; you can worship Mills but do not whip up public hatred against Akufo-Addo! Dividnig the country out of selfish motives as Tsatsu and his friends do is not gentlemanly. Whatever you sow you shall reap. When he sowed hatred-driven justice in the 1980s he reaped the fruits in the 2000s. He can continue to sow..... the day of reckoning will always come. It is treachery when you preach peace and scheme evil.
Kuffour Ashanti Thief Hoodlum (KATH) 12 years ago

Tsatsu is Ghana oil and Ghana oil is Tsatsu. Without him there will be no Ghana oil. This is how the story should go, to establish Tsatsu Geological University - TGU

Tsatsu is Ghana oil and Ghana oil is Tsatsu. Without him there will be no Ghana oil. This is how the story should go, to establish Tsatsu Geological University - TGU
Osei Bonsu 12 years ago

When you stand tall like Tsatsu with a brain as incisive as that of a computer it is always a blessing and an asset to his country.

With a first class brain that scares his detractors.I am not surprised that a business sta ...
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When you stand tall like Tsatsu with a brain as incisive as that of a computer it is always a blessing and an asset to his country.

With a first class brain that scares his detractors.I am not surprised that a business stalwart like Dr Jonah is full of praise for Tsatsu the genius.We should tape his brains and make use of his enormous talent instead of denigrating him like idiots like Kwame Ahoofe and co do.

The man is a national asset and lets make use of his talent to develop Ghana for the benefit of all.
BBC NEWS!!!!!!!!!! 12 years ago

The concern citizens of Ghanaians abroad such as America, Canada, London, Germany, Italy, Australia and Holland, is appealing to the highest court of our country to throw the petitioners foolish and diabolical case that is ha ...
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The concern citizens of Ghanaians abroad such as America, Canada, London, Germany, Italy, Australia and Holland, is appealing to the highest court of our country to throw the petitioners foolish and diabolical case that is hanging on mother Ghana's Neck through the nearest Windows for Ghana to move forward.
joe 12 years ago

It is nt this Tsstsu who was a serving as a lawyer during pndc time? Tell me, he has jailed and sentence innocent people to death. He has used the oil money in campaign and strengthen ndc and you are telling me he deserve to ...
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It is nt this Tsstsu who was a serving as a lawyer during pndc time? Tell me, he has jailed and sentence innocent people to death. He has used the oil money in campaign and strengthen ndc and you are telling me he deserve to be a heroe. You think we were kids during this time period. Tastsu is a thief. He is among those people sucking Ghana wealth. God will pay him for sin he has committed against humanities.
Pompy 12 years ago

Who was jailed and sentenced to death? Give me one name. NPP fools just throw things about, foolishly

Who was jailed and sentenced to death? Give me one name. NPP fools just throw things about, foolishly
joe 12 years ago

Ndc foolish guy during pndc time and people were jailed where were you. Foolish guy supporting blindly. Pompy should be your disguise name because all of them are fools

Ndc foolish guy during pndc time and people were jailed where were you. Foolish guy supporting blindly. Pompy should be your disguise name because all of them are fools
Pompy 12 years ago

Evil people throw things out there with no facts. I asked u tell me who was sentenced to death by Tsatsu. Is that difficult? In any case, your thief Kuffour was once a general secretary of the PNDC, including many disgraceful ...
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Evil people throw things out there with no facts. I asked u tell me who was sentenced to death by Tsatsu. Is that difficult? In any case, your thief Kuffour was once a general secretary of the PNDC, including many disgraceful NPP bushmen who are clad in hypocrisy and useless vilification of opponents.

Some of u are so stupid that, even when an NPP fool tells u Rawlings killed Kuffour during his time and Kuffour resurrected, u will believe it. Illiterate people who can't analyze things for themselves.
CARDINAL 12 years ago

Idiot, Kuffour was never the General Secretary of PNDC, stop your lies. Kuffour was appointed deputy Minister by the PNDC regime but resigned immediately after the three Judges were killed, you moron. Don't say things you don ...
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Idiot, Kuffour was never the General Secretary of PNDC, stop your lies. Kuffour was appointed deputy Minister by the PNDC regime but resigned immediately after the three Judges were killed, you moron. Don't say things you don't know.

"I asked u tell me who was sentenced to death by Tsatsu. Is that difficult?"

Maybe Joe cannot tell you but I can give you the names of at least six people Tsatsu Kangaroo court sentenced to firing squad.

Do you know the NDC Prosecutor who prosecuted the former three heads of states and other Army officers and sentenced them to death? Tsatsu Tsikata did. He sentenced Afrifa, Acheampong, Akuffo, Amedume, Yaw Boakye, Kotei and others to death in the kangaroo court that held trial in secrecy.

Tsatsu and his cousin Kojo Tsikata are the brains behind the killing of the t6hree High Court Judges and the Army Officer. Tsatsu sentenced many people to death during PNDC days.

Now who is stupid and telling lies, you moronic idiot who has no idea what the hell he is talking about.
DAN 12 years ago

Thank you Cardinal for shutting that Pompy up.

Thank you Cardinal for shutting that Pompy up.
joe 12 years ago

I think that fool pomp was born after pndc rule, now come back again, stupid

I think that fool pomp was born after pndc rule, now come back again, stupid
NAAH BANZIE. 12 years ago

GHANAIANS GOT ONLY ONE FOOLISH MAN, AND HE IS CALLED NPP J.A. KUFFOUR.

GHANAIANS GOT ONLY ONE FOOLISH MAN, AND HE IS CALLED NPP J.A. KUFFOUR.
Uppers International 12 years ago

Tsatsu mad sure that all ewes-qualified or not were trained for GNPC. We the qualified non-ewes were left out!!! It was a shame. This happened during the presidency of Rawlings! I will never respect tribalistic leadership no ...
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Tsatsu mad sure that all ewes-qualified or not were trained for GNPC. We the qualified non-ewes were left out!!! It was a shame. This happened during the presidency of Rawlings! I will never respect tribalistic leadership no matter what the achievement! VERY BIG SHAME!
AB (US) 12 years ago

"Old Boy", fellow Santaclausian, you hit the nail on the head. Thank you.
A nation which cannot reorganize her heroes despite political affiliation, is no worth dying for. We joined you to salute our national heroes and fo ...
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"Old Boy", fellow Santaclausian, you hit the nail on the head. Thank you.
A nation which cannot reorganize her heroes despite political affiliation, is no worth dying for. We joined you to salute our national heroes and for that matter, Mr Tsatsu Tsikata. May God bless our homeland Ghana!
KING 12 years ago

That actually is never in dispute but he spoiled all the gains he has chocked by stealing and misaproprating all the money again. so what kind of praise does he deserve?

That actually is never in dispute but he spoiled all the gains he has chocked by stealing and misaproprating all the money again. so what kind of praise does he deserve?
Jake 12 years ago

At long last somebody is being objective and bold about issues that has transpired. Now God will shame those who wanted to pay him back with a prison sentence.

At long last somebody is being objective and bold about issues that has transpired. Now God will shame those who wanted to pay him back with a prison sentence.
PAPA SHOLA-OKONyum 12 years ago

another thieving ghanaian is disturbing.

who sold the ashanti goodfield for peanuts?

another thieving ghanaian is disturbing.

who sold the ashanti goodfield for peanuts?
Hazor 12 years ago

Lack of knowledge Ghanaians has been misleading.All that Ghanaians knew is to follow, where the wind is blowing without research to know the facts themselves.Tsatsu could not discover oil in his search for oil since the era o ...
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Lack of knowledge Ghanaians has been misleading.All that Ghanaians knew is to follow, where the wind is blowing without research to know the facts themselves.Tsatsu could not discover oil in his search for oil since the era of both PNDC and NDC rule of 19years waste state money for another nation wrecker Sam Jonah who connive with Goldman Sachs to bankrupt our state gold mines now own by Goldman Sachs Anglogold to deceive ignorant Ghanaians that Tsatsu deserves honors for Ghana's oil discovery,If Kufour did not bring foreign oil company to do exploration the oil to be discovered will still be sitting in the earth crust.Shame on you Sam Jonah for deceiving ignorant Ghanaians on oil discovery.
kwasi Mireku-NEW YORK 12 years ago

What benefit has the oil brought to the young folks who are looking for jobs and how is the price of gasoline in Ghana today? The oil revenues are being manipulated to some few greedy individuals.

What benefit has the oil brought to the young folks who are looking for jobs and how is the price of gasoline in Ghana today? The oil revenues are being manipulated to some few greedy individuals.
Princeattapy 12 years ago

Sam,thanks for telling the truth aboutTsikata

Sam,thanks for telling the truth aboutTsikata
KNYC (USMC) 12 years ago

As a CEO of AngloGold what did you do? Jonah, you should be ashamed of your self. look at obuasi, at lest you could have develop there. You have no legacy, and no school should use you as a case study. You are Useless CEO in ...
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As a CEO of AngloGold what did you do? Jonah, you should be ashamed of your self. look at obuasi, at lest you could have develop there. You have no legacy, and no school should use you as a case study. You are Useless CEO in business circle. MORON
ghamail 12 years ago

Free email account at Ghamail.com

Free email account at Ghamail.com
it was his job 12 years ago

Was he not paid? Does he not collect ex gratia? Sam,come again. It was his job

Was he not paid? Does he not collect ex gratia? Sam,come again. It was his job
Zegbete 12 years ago

Yet NPP under Kuffuor plotted to disgrace him.

Yet NPP under Kuffuor plotted to disgrace him.
Prof 12 years ago

This man is a big liar.

This man is a big liar.
creation 12 years ago

Prof, if this man is a liar then I pray you to tell us the truth for one can't condemn another without justification.

Prof, if this man is a liar then I pray you to tell us the truth for one can't condemn another without justification.
Ken Ntiamoa 12 years ago

Sam Jonah
Not this time, not this hour.

I hope you are not trying to reward Tsatsu with a stolen verdict.

Ken

Sam Jonah
Not this time, not this hour.

I hope you are not trying to reward Tsatsu with a stolen verdict.

Ken
creation 12 years ago

Stolen verdict from who? Let's call a spade by its name and not a big spoon.

Stolen verdict from who? Let's call a spade by its name and not a big spoon.
NONE 12 years ago

BUNCH OF BULLSHIIT - BALLOONS!!....tHIS IS JUST WORDS HE IS EREL PLAYING WITH....fcuk off....you stealing us with Pens....kwasiaa sem...all the theory and big talk didnt find oil....NPP who found oil....this ballon talks don ...
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BUNCH OF BULLSHIIT - BALLOONS!!....tHIS IS JUST WORDS HE IS EREL PLAYING WITH....fcuk off....you stealing us with Pens....kwasiaa sem...all the theory and big talk didnt find oil....NPP who found oil....this ballon talks dont put food on table....mboasem
DAN 12 years ago

oil was found during Kuffours admin..NDC never found oil even tho they had studies that soviets done..Ghana is 60 years late to oil business..Thats when Nigeria found theirs

oil was found during Kuffours admin..NDC never found oil even tho they had studies that soviets done..Ghana is 60 years late to oil business..Thats when Nigeria found theirs
KK 12 years ago

I am so proud of men like Sam Jonah who are not afraid to speak the truth and lay the facts out. Thank you Sam Jonah, you are a true intellectual and industry leader. Ghana will always be proud of men like you. God bless you.

I am so proud of men like Sam Jonah who are not afraid to speak the truth and lay the facts out. Thank you Sam Jonah, you are a true intellectual and industry leader. Ghana will always be proud of men like you. God bless you.
DAN 12 years ago

Yhis Nigger is straight out of the Roots movies!

Yhis Nigger is straight out of the Roots movies!
Seth in Sydney 12 years ago

Few people in Ghana speak the truth in Ghana and Dr Jonah is one of them. There was no politics in his article. Dr Jonah recognized the effort of Mr Tsatsu and went straight to the point and sang his praises.This, I think, is ...
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Few people in Ghana speak the truth in Ghana and Dr Jonah is one of them. There was no politics in his article. Dr Jonah recognized the effort of Mr Tsatsu and went straight to the point and sang his praises.This, I think, is what we have to do in order to move the Ghana forward. Well done, Dr Jonah
Sankofa 12 years ago

So what did Tsatsu Tsikata get for such sterling service to the nation?

Imprisonment by spiteful political opponents in government who reaped the benefit of Tsatsu's foresight and dedicated work.

The scandalous behaviou ...
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So what did Tsatsu Tsikata get for such sterling service to the nation?

Imprisonment by spiteful political opponents in government who reaped the benefit of Tsatsu's foresight and dedicated work.

The scandalous behaviour by Kufuor's gov't in laying off the staff trained under Tsatsu so as to give jobs to NPP minions deprived GNPC of the expertise that had been meticulously built up through Tsatsu's vision.

Kufuor and his gov't in the mad rush to start drilling for oil failed to build on the work Tsatsu had done and gave away concessions on extraordinarily favourable terms to foreign companies to the detriment of our country. So the foreign companies now have 85.4% share in the Jubilee fields while Ghana takes a paltry 14.6% of a concession which we leased to these companies! Worse still, Kufuor and his cronies gave the oil companies a tax holiday, allowing them to offset their set-up costs against their tax obligations. So they are yet to pay a cent of income tax to our exchequer, while we include the anticipated tax revenue from oil in our budgets.

Kufuor and his gov't who created this mess for narrow political ends have a lot to answer.
CONCERN CITIZEN 12 years ago

THIS TSATSU MAN IS GREAT AND KNOWLEDGEABLE 1ST CLASS HONOUR FROM OXFORD IS NOT EASY BUT BECAUSE OF JEALOUSY IN GHANA WE DO NOT APPRECIATE ANYTHING BUT TRUELY THIS MAN HAS DONE WELL CONSIDERING EVEN THE NUMBER OF STUDENTS ALON ...
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THIS TSATSU MAN IS GREAT AND KNOWLEDGEABLE 1ST CLASS HONOUR FROM OXFORD IS NOT EASY BUT BECAUSE OF JEALOUSY IN GHANA WE DO NOT APPRECIATE ANYTHING BUT TRUELY THIS MAN HAS DONE WELL CONSIDERING EVEN THE NUMBER OF STUDENTS ALONE HE HAS TAUGHT WHO ARE NOW COMPETENT LAWYERS IN TOWN IS GREAT NEWS, THE PROBLEM IS BLACK MAN WILL NEVER APPRECIATE HIS FELLOW BLACK MAN ACHIEVEMENT UNTIL THE PERSON DIES THEN BIG FUNERAL TO PRAISE HIM. GHANAIANS ARE SICK AND MUST WAKE UP. THEY WORSHIP PASTORS WHO ARE FAKE BUT REAL PEOPLE WITH KNOWLEDGE WITH GOOD IDEAS FOR BETTER GHANA THEY ALWAYS CRITICISE THEM. JOKERS OUT THERE AND VERY NAIVE PEOPLE
Akua Yirenkyi 12 years ago

I always say Ghana is for Ghanaians and
not for any Party. Dr Sam Jonah has said it all. We should stop the insults, hypocrisy, and forge ahead to build a better Ghana for our children children.

I always say Ghana is for Ghanaians and
not for any Party. Dr Sam Jonah has said it all. We should stop the insults, hypocrisy, and forge ahead to build a better Ghana for our children children.
Counsellor 12 years ago

Finally the truth is out for everyone to hear!

Finally the truth is out for everyone to hear!
Sheik 12 years ago

Even if Tsikata used his personal money to build Adome bridge,Osu Castle and Bui Dam,still NDC cannot correct his failiers in the Electoral Petition.He could not deliver,period.Every step he took even made the case stronger.S ...
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Even if Tsikata used his personal money to build Adome bridge,Osu Castle and Bui Dam,still NDC cannot correct his failiers in the Electoral Petition.He could not deliver,period.Every step he took even made the case stronger.Someone who was in court to deny that no irregularities happened,all of a sudden made a U-turn to attempt to prove that irregularities happened and that they occured at the NPP stronghold...very suicidal.He has nailed NDC.The pink sheet count that he requested even declared the petitioners as winners.This ghost article cant reverse the court hearing because its not based on Tsikata's achievements.
Damani Kariku Katun-Kunari theSecond. 12 years ago

INDEED HE IS A GREAT MAN. HE WAS BORN GREAT,AND HE DOES GREAT THINGS TO MOTHER GHANA.HE IS IN THE HISTORY AND GOOD BOOKS OF MOTHER GHANA. Thank you Dr. Sam Jonah for writing. His name will remain in the memories of the unborn ...
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INDEED HE IS A GREAT MAN. HE WAS BORN GREAT,AND HE DOES GREAT THINGS TO MOTHER GHANA.HE IS IN THE HISTORY AND GOOD BOOKS OF MOTHER GHANA. Thank you Dr. Sam Jonah for writing. His name will remain in the memories of the unborn yet to come Which includes Kwame Nkrumah of Ghana and Africa in general. LONG LIVE TSATSU TSIKATA.
PRINCE 12 years ago

All those who are praising this man are fools. Why do we have to praise somebody who has steal and misuse money from Ghana.

All those who are praising this man are fools. Why do we have to praise somebody who has steal and misuse money from Ghana.
Investigator 12 years ago

That was the reason why Kuffour envy him and put him in jail. an illiterate former president ever in Ghanaian soil.

That was the reason why Kuffour envy him and put him in jail. an illiterate former president ever in Ghanaian soil.
Abba 12 years ago

THE SPIRIT OF JUNE 4TH 1979 REVOLUTION IS TOTALLY DEAD BECAUSE MAHAMA LED NDC HAS LOOTED THE COFFERS OF THE NATION. NOW IT IS OBVIOUS THAT THE BLOOD OF THOSE WHO WERE EXECUTED ARE INNOCENT.

THE SPIRIT OF JUNE 4TH 1979 REVOLUTION IS TOTALLY DEAD BECAUSE MAHAMA LED NDC HAS LOOTED THE COFFERS OF THE NATION. NOW IT IS OBVIOUS THAT THE BLOOD OF THOSE WHO WERE EXECUTED ARE INNOCENT.
Abba 12 years ago

EVEN NOW GHANAIANS DON'T TALK ABOUT OIL DESCOVERY BECAUSE IT HAS BEEN THT PERSONAL PROPERTY OF NDC CRIMINALS.

EVEN NOW GHANAIANS DON'T TALK ABOUT OIL DESCOVERY BECAUSE IT HAS BEEN THT PERSONAL PROPERTY OF NDC CRIMINALS.
KNYC (USMC) 12 years ago

This show when you have MORONs in POWER what do you expect.

This show when you have MORONs in POWER what do you expect.
Joe 12 years ago

What is Sam Jonah saying? What did Tsikata do? He loaned the money meant for the prospering of oil to poultry farmer with the hope of making profit out of it and when that business collapsed the money was lost to the state ...
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What is Sam Jonah saying? What did Tsikata do? He loaned the money meant for the prospering of oil to poultry farmer with the hope of making profit out of it and when that business collapsed the money was lost to the state hence a charge of causing financial loss to the nation that led to his imprisonment. So Tsikata did evil to Ghana and does not deserve to be honored. The law found him guilty and he was imprisoned so Sam Jonah should just leave us alone nd let this evil Tsikata be considered as an ex-convict.
kwaa 12 years ago

Too little for the huge resources he wasted. Ghana should have achieved more than he did. Sam pls dont comfuse matters.

Too little for the huge resources he wasted. Ghana should have achieved more than he did. Sam pls dont comfuse matters.
Kobla 12 years ago

What benefits have we gotten from any oil discovery? Are we really serious people. Ghanaians die and get sick because we dont get portable water to drink. we sit on this medium and spew none sense. what has Sam jona done for ...
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What benefits have we gotten from any oil discovery? Are we really serious people. Ghanaians die and get sick because we dont get portable water to drink. we sit on this medium and spew none sense. what has Sam jona done for the village he comes from, who has he even help from his village. Stupid fools
Ibn Batuta 12 years ago

Whatever Tsatsu did was part of his job description. He does not need to be praised for merely doing his job and getting paid big bucks for doing so. Standards are so low that merely attempting to do your job calls for specia ...
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Whatever Tsatsu did was part of his job description. He does not need to be praised for merely doing his job and getting paid big bucks for doing so. Standards are so low that merely attempting to do your job calls for special praises.
KNYC (USMC) 12 years ago

Hmm tell me about it Ibn, This are people I will not hire to manage a 99cents shop.

Hmm tell me about it Ibn, This are people I will not hire to manage a 99cents shop.
BOLU 12 years ago

My Bro how old are you?you write like a newly bone baby. Do you mean if work is well done it doesn't deserve any praise? then advice Government to stop the teachers and farmers day award which is equally funded by the tax pay ...
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My Bro how old are you?you write like a newly bone baby. Do you mean if work is well done it doesn't deserve any praise? then advice Government to stop the teachers and farmers day award which is equally funded by the tax payer.
Osagyefo Kwame Nkrumah 12 years ago

When anybody abuses Ashantis they are also abusing Akans and "Ethnic Akans".

Akans and "Ethnic Akans" are the "native ethnic group" and "largest ethnic group" of South Ghana (as in North Sudan and South Sudan / North Ghana ...
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When anybody abuses Ashantis they are also abusing Akans and "Ethnic Akans".

Akans and "Ethnic Akans" are the "native ethnic group" and "largest ethnic group" of South Ghana (as in North Sudan and South Sudan / North Ghana and South Ghana).

Akans generate all the wealth and Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Ghana. If Ashantis who majorly comprise the "Akan ethnic group" native to "South Ghana" decide to succeed from Ghana with their Oil (Petroleum), Gold and Cocoa, and then create their own country of "South Ghana", then Ghana will immediatly be no more and "fail to exist".

Then you very tibalistic uninformed "North Ghana" and "Ewes" of "Volta region-Togoland-Togo" can go join your "ethnic Ewe kinsmen and Ewe people in Togo" where the Ewe ethnic group belongs and then swim in mass poverty in "Volta region-Togoland-Togo" very tibalistic uninformed "Ewes" and "Volta region-Togoland-Republic of Togo".

There will not be any civil war in Ghana if "Nana Akuffo-Addo" is "Installed as President of Ghana" because the Akan people and "Ethnic Akans" who make up 99% of the population of "South Ghana" and over 70% of the population of Ghana never ever unwisely voted for NDC (National Democratic Congress) or for the Killer of John Atta Mills, illiterate, uneducated thief, corrupted vote rigger John Dramani Mahama.
MORKEH 12 years ago

Sam janas why are you finding some way to praise tsikata for hís poor performance in the supreme court hearing? Jonas why why why ! Jonas dont think you are faster than us foolish man

Sam janas why are you finding some way to praise tsikata for hís poor performance in the supreme court hearing? Jonas why why why ! Jonas dont think you are faster than us foolish man
Bonsu 12 years ago

SAM JONAH IS FINISHED IMAGE

SAM JONAH IS FINISHED IMAGE
asem 12 years ago

All the so called big men at the top are aware of what Tsatsu's contributions including ex president kufour.

All the so called big men at the top are aware of what Tsatsu's contributions including ex president kufour.
Traitors and Disgrace to Ghana 12 years ago

Sam Jonah you are a big thief and disgrace to the Akan ethnicity and the Republic of Ghana, this corrupt Sam Jonah sold Ashanti Goldfields to the stupid dirty.White people just for a stupid stinking KBE medal (Most Excellent ...
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Sam Jonah you are a big thief and disgrace to the Akan ethnicity and the Republic of Ghana, this corrupt Sam Jonah sold Ashanti Goldfields to the stupid dirty.White people just for a stupid stinking KBE medal (Most Excellent Order of the British Empire Medal) from the stinking ugly white peoples Queen Elizabeth II. Ashanti Goldfields Company was state owned by the Republic of Ghana and Ashanti Goldfields Company was the 3rd biggest Gold Company in the World before this "corrupt stupid black neo-colonist Sam Jonah" sold Ashanti Goldfields to the stinking White people at Anglo Gold and the second big thief and disgrace to the Akan ethnicity and the Republic of Ghana John Agyekum Kufuor like a corrupt stupid black neo-colonists sold the state owned Ghana Telecom and Jubilee Oil Field along with all of Ghana's state owned Oil (Petroleum) to the stinking dirty White people at Vodafone and Tullow Oil.
STAR 12 years ago

mailto:job.7x8x6o@careermine.com?subject=(4322) Senior Mine Geologist - NT - CareerMine 979856

mailto:job.7x8x6o@careermine.com?subject=(4322) Senior Mine Geologist - NT - CareerMine 979856
Kuipo Harrison Salifu 12 years ago

Let us not look at persons, let's appreciate deeds and build upon them for our own good. After all we're somewhere now. Let's not castigate issues. Afterall when the late Finance Minister, Mr Bach Wiredu introduced tax on tel ...
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Let us not look at persons, let's appreciate deeds and build upon them for our own good. After all we're somewhere now. Let's not castigate issues. Afterall when the late Finance Minister, Mr Bach Wiredu introduced tax on telephone calls many condemned it but this facility is making tremendous impact on the economy. Don't be political, be realistic. Thanks for our the space!
Kaku 12 years ago

Sam,you've indeed said it all.The truth is always bitter.Those who have an axe to grind with Tatsu will,as usual,not agree with you.
Great stateman,Sam.God bless you.I am very proud of you.

Sam,you've indeed said it all.The truth is always bitter.Those who have an axe to grind with Tatsu will,as usual,not agree with you.
Great stateman,Sam.God bless you.I am very proud of you.
AMPONSA KAKABO LONDON 12 years ago

Give us the facts and fingures and stop these trash polictics that you want to get yourself involved.
Didn't he go to jail by way of white collar crime in his former outfit?
If is this what you want him to be remembered t ...
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Give us the facts and fingures and stop these trash polictics that you want to get yourself involved.
Didn't he go to jail by way of white collar crime in his former outfit?
If is this what you want him to be remembered then we shall do so.
AMPONSA KAKABO LONDON 12 years ago

Give us the facts and figures and stop these trash ...

Give us the facts and figures and stop these trash ...
Amina 12 years ago

TALK IS CHEAP. IT IS NOW YOUR TURN TO COME HOME TO YOUR BELOVED COUNTRY TO DO YOUR PART. OFFER YOUR HELP FOR GHANA. REAL MEN WORK HARD LIKE TSATSU SLOW IN BLABLABLA.

TALK IS CHEAP. IT IS NOW YOUR TURN TO COME HOME TO YOUR BELOVED COUNTRY TO DO YOUR PART. OFFER YOUR HELP FOR GHANA. REAL MEN WORK HARD LIKE TSATSU SLOW IN BLABLABLA.
KOFI ABDULAI 12 years ago

the truth like a cock when pushed under water and oppressed no matter how long shall at all cost resurface. Congrats Dr. JONAH for the courage in bringing this up. In fact he even acquired an oil platform refurbished it. Unfo ...
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the truth like a cock when pushed under water and oppressed no matter how long shall at all cost resurface. Congrats Dr. JONAH for the courage in bringing this up. In fact he even acquired an oil platform refurbished it. Unfortunately, the 'mun kyedi'people just came and made show of the structures, sold the oil platform and only GOd inheavens knows to whom and for how much!Then they come to form companies with huhudious names without addresses just to acquire the oil money. In fact I am talking about ANADARKO company.As if that was not enough, then decided to build their private oil refinery at Takoradi and as their executive plan, the Tema oil refinery 'must' at all cost be collapsed;thus making their oil refinery at Takoradi the sole refinery so that they themselves and their grand children would forever remain rich. Dzuloi, Noenor, Fiafitowo, Barawu, Kronfuo.
Gawuga 12 years ago

Make no mistake Tsatsu does not work for a charity

Make no mistake Tsatsu does not work for a charity
Gawuga 12 years ago

What about K4 and the 2 decent guys. What about ordinary Ghanaians?

What about K4 and the 2 decent guys. What about ordinary Ghanaians?
Gawuga 12 years ago

What about the ordinary Ghanaians who have work hard for our nation - teachers, doctors, nurses, civil servants who are paid peanut money

What about the ordinary Ghanaians who have work hard for our nation - teachers, doctors, nurses, civil servants who are paid peanut money
Gawuga 12 years ago

Gh is in elites's pocket. You're just a waste of time and space

Gh is in elites's pocket. You're just a waste of time and space
Nana Egyir Aggrey 12 years ago

Your ACTIONS are responsible for your sins and virtues;-your honorary knighthood is 'thank you'from the imperialist for robbing us of our gold.Ghanaians get only 10% as our share from the gold diggers in our country.The land ...
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Your ACTIONS are responsible for your sins and virtues;-your honorary knighthood is 'thank you'from the imperialist for robbing us of our gold.Ghanaians get only 10% as our share from the gold diggers in our country.The land owners in Obuasi and Tarkwa and elsewhere in Ghana where gold and other minerals are mined,the people live in abject poverty,the rivers and lakes are polluted.This pollution does not happen in Johannesburg.Shame on you-Doctor,Doctor,Sir Sam Jonah an imperialist lackey.Posterity wili judge the traitors in the continent who have brought hardship on the people.Wake up people to be heard.Forward ever,Backward never.-Nana Egyir Aggrey Snr citizen
BRO DAN- TRC 12 years ago

-MY FATHER! MY FATHER!! MY PRESIDENT!! AND MY FRIEND!! MAY THE MOST HIGH GOD, THE FATHER OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST,KEEP YOUR -INNOCENT SOUL- UNTIL WE MEET IN -OUR FATHER'S HOUSE. "IT IS FINISH". SELAH.
BLESSED PEOPLE OF AFRI ...
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-MY FATHER! MY FATHER!! MY PRESIDENT!! AND MY FRIEND!! MAY THE MOST HIGH GOD, THE FATHER OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST,KEEP YOUR -INNOCENT SOUL- UNTIL WE MEET IN -OUR FATHER'S HOUSE. "IT IS FINISH". SELAH.
BLESSED PEOPLE OF AFRICA. DIGNIFIED ONES OF THE NATIONS OF THE WORLD, I BESEACH THE INNOCENT PEOPLE OF GHANA, BY THE MERCIES OF GOD, THAT IF MEN SAY THEY SHALL AGAINST -THE COUNSEL OF GOD- BREAK -THE LAWS OF MEN- TO -'EXECUTE'- THE EVIL PURPOSED AGAINST MY -INNOCENT SOUL- AND THE -INNOCENT SOULS- OF MY -TWO- CHILDREN, GHANA -MUST- STAY OUT OF -THE EVIL PURPOSED. I SPEAK HERE AS A MAN -KNOWING-, THERE IS -THE SUPREME LAW- ABOVE, -THE LAWS OF MEN.
YOUR EXCELLENCIES HEADS OF NATIONS AROUND THE GLOBE, I HUMBLY PLEA THAT FOR THE SAKE OF THE PEACE AND STABILITY OF GHANA AND THE INNOCENT PEOPLE, THESE KEY - SECRET AGENTS OF A PARTICULAR PARTY IN GHANA, WHO ARE IN USA AND WHO TROUBLED GHANA AGAINST EVERYTHING CALLED LAW MUST BE CAUTIONED. FELIX AKAADOM, JUSTICE WHO ARE ALREADY KNOWN TO THE -ICC- AND -ALEX ADJAKLO- BROUGHT SECRETLY TO AMERICA JUST AS IT WAS THIS SAME TIME LAST YEAR, TO TROUBLE GHANA SECRETLY!! NOBLE PEOPLE OF AMERICA, "BP" DAMAGE CONTROL OR BP AGAIN AGAIN? GOD IS WATCHING!! SELAH. BLESSED ONES, "IT IS FINISH" THEREFORE, "OCCUPY TILL I COME". SELAH.
THE LORD BLESS THEE, AND KEEP THEE; THE LORD MAKE HIS FACE SHINE UNTO THEE, AND BE GRACIOUS UNTO THEE; THE LORD LIFT UP HIS COUNTENANCE UPON THEE, AND GIVE THEE PEACE.

NOTE
MUCH THANKS TO THE GHANA WEB FOR THE SPACE EVEN AS I USE IT IN MEMORIAL OF -'KING DAVID' HIS EXCELLENCY -JOHN- EVANS FIIFI ATTA MILLS.
kwame D. 12 years ago

only stupid people will believe in this brainwashing article. He showed no briliancy in his cross examinations at the Supreme Court. He was pathetic.

only stupid people will believe in this brainwashing article. He showed no briliancy in his cross examinations at the Supreme Court. He was pathetic.
kusasi 12 years ago

this is what exactly kuffour and the npp trying to hide and the reason they tanished his name and at the end kill him .thank you sam jona

this is what exactly kuffour and the npp trying to hide and the reason they tanished his name and at the end kill him .thank you sam jona
Ato 12 years ago

What am I missing here. Why would Ghanaweb publish this article authored seven years ago? Is NDC worried ?

What am I missing here. Why would Ghanaweb publish this article authored seven years ago? Is NDC worried ?
MUSA YANGA 12 years ago

Another Old thief Sam Jonah praising his counterpart the ex convicted criminal Tsatu the time wasting lawyer we all saw , shame on you SAM JONAH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Another Old thief Sam Jonah praising his counterpart the ex convicted criminal Tsatu the time wasting lawyer we all saw , shame on you SAM JONAH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
truth 12 years ago

All Tsatsu got was prison and Kuffour took glory for someones hard work which took years, westel was by then owned by GNPC and to top it Kuffour also sold westel to airtel, after Kuffour awarded himself with a extra big gold ...
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All Tsatsu got was prison and Kuffour took glory for someones hard work which took years, westel was by then owned by GNPC and to top it Kuffour also sold westel to airtel, after Kuffour awarded himself with a extra big gold medal
kusasi 12 years ago

you right,kuffour took glory for someones hard work for years. just as akufo addo took the life of an accomplished lawyer from poor family only to impersonate him

you right,kuffour took glory for someones hard work for years. just as akufo addo took the life of an accomplished lawyer from poor family only to impersonate him
MAJOR BUSANGA 12 years ago

GHANAIANS ARE BEING FOOLED BY KUFFOUR REGIME. TIME WILL TELL.

GHANAIANS ARE BEING FOOLED BY KUFFOUR REGIME. TIME WILL TELL.
When Will They Ever Learn 12 years ago

whooping 3% out of the deal for Kuffour and
EO group? How do you explain this?

whooping 3% out of the deal for Kuffour and
EO group? How do you explain this?
FBI 12 years ago

You reward awaits you in heaven. sam Jonah's statement shoould not have a political analysis. I think Tsatsu deserves some praise

You reward awaits you in heaven. sam Jonah's statement shoould not have a political analysis. I think Tsatsu deserves some praise
Divided Country 12 years ago

The Country has "No Feel Good Factor" but "Fear Factor" Instilled By "You Know Who". We will suffer until The Propagandist are seen as Nation Wreckers. The Remedy - Free Education For The Rest Of The Country. Its Fair!

The Country has "No Feel Good Factor" but "Fear Factor" Instilled By "You Know Who". We will suffer until The Propagandist are seen as Nation Wreckers. The Remedy - Free Education For The Rest Of The Country. Its Fair!
STUPID ATUGUBA . 12 years ago

Another stupid one called sam jonah,get lost befoer i come over to your house to kick your big stupid nose,who cares about that ex-con tsikata what he deserves,you damm stupid.

Another stupid one called sam jonah,get lost befoer i come over to your house to kick your big stupid nose,who cares about that ex-con tsikata what he deserves,you damm stupid.
THEO 12 years ago

SAM GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR INSIGHT. I HAVE A PECULIAR LOVE FOR TSATSU WITHOUT ANY REASON, YOU HAVE HELP ME. I PRAY THAT I MET HIM IN HEAVEN TOO. THANKS SAM.

SAM GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR INSIGHT. I HAVE A PECULIAR LOVE FOR TSATSU WITHOUT ANY REASON, YOU HAVE HELP ME. I PRAY THAT I MET HIM IN HEAVEN TOO. THANKS SAM.
Asembebadabi,Tema 12 years ago

Truth is only ONE. Mr. Sam Jonah God richly bless you for acknowledging the efforts made by Mr. Tsatsu. I know with time it shall come to past.

Truth is only ONE. Mr. Sam Jonah God richly bless you for acknowledging the efforts made by Mr. Tsatsu. I know with time it shall come to past.
Amos J B 12 years ago

These I'm sure are the facts therefore Mr Tsatsu deserves national honours; President Mahamah should ensure that this happens. It's unfortunate that for political expediency, hard working & honest Ghanabans are disgraced as M ...
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These I'm sure are the facts therefore Mr Tsatsu deserves national honours; President Mahamah should ensure that this happens. It's unfortunate that for political expediency, hard working & honest Ghanabans are disgraced as Mr Tsatsu was for no wrong done.
Azonto boy 12 years ago

Sam nah wrote his article on Tsatsu more than three (3) years ago. Of what relevance is it now except to cast Tsatsu in a positive light. Why didnt RadioXYZ give the title of the article. gUTTER JOURNALISM. sShame o you

Sam nah wrote his article on Tsatsu more than three (3) years ago. Of what relevance is it now except to cast Tsatsu in a positive light. Why didnt RadioXYZ give the title of the article. gUTTER JOURNALISM. sShame o you
Germanus Badu 12 years ago

only those who have passion about our nation Ghana will go that length making Ghana a better place. he deserves to be rewarded immensely for this quota to Ghana.

only those who have passion about our nation Ghana will go that length making Ghana a better place. he deserves to be rewarded immensely for this quota to Ghana.
Kofi UK 12 years ago

This is Ghana. We reward the wrong people and totally ignore the good ones. That someone like Kotoka the traitor who was named after our only International Airport built by Nkrumah.
Gbedemah, a strong disciple of Nkrumah wh ...
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This is Ghana. We reward the wrong people and totally ignore the good ones. That someone like Kotoka the traitor who was named after our only International Airport built by Nkrumah.
Gbedemah, a strong disciple of Nkrumah who continued to carry the mantle while Nkrumah was in prison was never rewarded. We talked about the big six who in actual fact deserted Nkrumah and named street after them. Now we have Tsikata and see how we are ignoring his contribution.
NON-ALIGNED 12 years ago

PART ONE
Sir, I am not at all surprised that you still have the nerve to come back to Ghanaians and discuss our oil find……I’m not sure if this article is old or not but, it’s worth commenting on, in order to enlighte ...
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PART ONE
Sir, I am not at all surprised that you still have the nerve to come back to Ghanaians and discuss our oil find……I’m not sure if this article is old or not but, it’s worth commenting on, in order to enlighten some of the Ghanaian populace and the educated illiterates.

Such a title, ‘Sir’ as you well know, speaks volumes indeed. It is an honour given to subjects of the UK who go beyond themselves to provide innovations-riches, fame and pride to the UK. It used to be for the empire……(I hope you get my drift).

But unfortunately you, together with your cronies were rewarded for appeasing and pleasing your colonial masters by running Ashanti Goldfields (AG) down, to the detriment of our children and the future of our beloved nation. You were rewarded with failure, incompetence and corruption with praise and adulation.

You Mr. Jonah, was entrusted with the management of the one of the few African companies listed globally, and you did not only underperform but also brought the company to its knees through rogue trading. Shareholders lost everything they believed in, by investing into this hype of yours, together with your cronies (the Joyce Aryees, Rawlings and the Kuffuors) and your colonial masters in the shape of Tiny Rowland. What a patriotic citizen you are!

It’s a shame we are a nation that rewards failure and fails to bring the likes of you and your cronies to book.

You! Mr. Jonah, deliberately run Ashanti Goldfields - our national heritage, pride and priceless resource to the ground to aid the merger of AG and AngloGold with the help of Tiny Rowland then the boss of Lonhro. Of which you were once again worked for – yes! I mean AngloGold Ashanti. The ‘Ashanti’ now goes behind your colonial masters ‘Anglo’. Yes! I know our educated illiterates cannot read anything into this. What a shame! PART TWO TO FOLLOW....
GOD BLESS GHANA!
AFRICAN FOREVER!
KNYC (USMC) 12 years ago

Thank You.

Thank You.
NON-ALIGNED 12 years ago

PART TWO
In 2008, with your cronies in place……I mean in government, you made your move to do just that, leaving our citizens with shares worth nothing! Do you remember when spewed these words in 2008 or there and about? ...
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PART TWO
In 2008, with your cronies in place……I mean in government, you made your move to do just that, leaving our citizens with shares worth nothing! Do you remember when spewed these words in 2008 or there and about?
- “the objective of any government should be the provision of better quality of life for the citizenry.”

If I may ask you sir! What did you do for any of the gold mining areas? Let alone AG workers – and their living conditions? You did not only destroy our environment in Obuasi and other places where AG operates but, also destroyed the finance and mining base of Ghana.

With the help of your cronies from the then PNDC era through to the NPP till this present government you managed to run our heritage down and reduced it to a bare minimum; of which Ghana now receives less than 3% for the sale of our national heritage – GOLD………under your watch at AG, there was a loss of $570 million (and possibly more) due to rogue activities……..Not forgetting Ghana Airways too. What a waste!

It is very sad to see how our so-called leaders with the help of you have driven our dear nation, with its rich resources to the ground and keep on drumming up the ‘poverty mantra’ to the hearing of our citizens……… to continually keep us poor mentally; whilst the like of Sam Jonah are filtering away our rich natural resources to enrich themselves to the detriment of our children. Yes! Our children – please take a trip to Obuasi and many other minig areas……………….

Ghana is very rich! And rich indeed! We are richer than most of those nations who claim to be giving us aid. The IMFs and the World Banks are designed to manipulate us into believing that they are there to help us.

Unfortunately, our colonialist system of education has not and will not free our minds to even understand who we have or who we really are and the power/riches we have to live for ourselves – without the need for aid and going round begging for money every time.

“In the abundance of water, the FOOL is thirsty.” …………But in this same abundance, we should not allow the likes of Sam Jonah and co. to deceive us into believing they are on our side.

We, Ghanaians have a habit of rewarding failure, incompetence, corruption, nepotism etc. and need to snap out of it and punish deliberate inefficiency and economic mismanagement in our society, once and for all. And also, do away with the two most useless parties in NDC and NPP………That is when we will realize our full potential as a people of a GREAT NATION – GHANA!

GOD BLESS GHANA! AFRICAN FOREVER!
akora oteng 12 years ago

We must hope he has NOT offered us to the Brits as you Jonah did with Ash. Goldfields (now Anglo Gold). Why should we have to allow ourselves to be dictated to by the Europeans always? If they would not accept the fact that w ...
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We must hope he has NOT offered us to the Brits as you Jonah did with Ash. Goldfields (now Anglo Gold). Why should we have to allow ourselves to be dictated to by the Europeans always? If they would not accept the fact that we own the raw materials and that they have to negotiate on equal terms with us, then we have always the option of seeking loans from other source and trainn our personnel to be able to man our industries rather than let the Europeans dilly dally and suck everything from us. I know some will tell me I am a communist but the Europeans do not want us to develope Economically. They have never admitted that they have been manipulating our leaders who only think of their pockets firs be4 the Country and are so corrupted. If our leaders are selfless like K. Nkrumah, we would be almost developed like Singapore, Malaysia, S. Korea and others. Even these named countries do not have raw materials like us. Tsatsu, is no selfless man, he stole and made himself rich just as you sold OUR ASH. GOLD to the BRITS, for a "sir" title. Smart ass! and fuck you!
Abongo 12 years ago

Can you tell us the amount of money that was wasted on that project? The loans that was taken in the name of that project. "DR" Jonah let the people who worked with him to write about him.

Can you tell us the amount of money that was wasted on that project? The loans that was taken in the name of that project. "DR" Jonah let the people who worked with him to write about him.
Abrefi Koto 12 years ago

It is no secret that Sam Jonah and his good friend the current Asantehene are NDC sympathisers. They will do down in history as the most corrupt duo who use their immense influence to support each other to make their ill got ...
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It is no secret that Sam Jonah and his good friend the current Asantehene are NDC sympathisers. They will do down in history as the most corrupt duo who use their immense influence to support each other to make their ill gotten wealth. Out four treats assets that should be used for the benefit of his subjects as his own personal wealth. He does not account to anyone. I call on the youth of Ashanti to be the warriors that they are and show the Yaa Asantewaa and Kotoko spirit and resist this trend. Sam Jonah pilfered much of the gold from Obuasi. Now he is perhaps the richest individual in Ghana. Thief man Jonah.
He should be bold and declare his political affiliations. All his ill amassed wealth couldn't give him model children to be proud of.
Kwaku Fernandoh 12 years ago

And yet theNPP sought to jail such a man.!!!.

And yet theNPP sought to jail such a man.!!!.
Papabobo 12 years ago

Dr. Just enjoy your looted wealth and shut up.

Dr. Just enjoy your looted wealth and shut up.
bb 12 years ago

its true

its true
bb 12 years ago

tsatsu

tsatsu
Maxwell O. Carter 12 years ago

Thank you Sir Jonas, for confirming what I had always known; “[No one like a Leader’], and I mean a Not just a “Leader”, but a sophisticate leader – Tsatsu Tsitakata certainly fall within that relm of “sophistica ...
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Thank you Sir Jonas, for confirming what I had always known; “[No one like a Leader’], and I mean a Not just a “Leader”, but a sophisticate leader – Tsatsu Tsitakata certainly fall within that relm of “sophisticated leaders.” Let me add, he is my sort of hero, w!e need more of this breed if ever we are to excel or propel Mother Africa
Kwame 12 years ago

NPP did not bring anything to the table call Ghana. They rather stole state lands and even plates.

NPP did not bring anything to the table call Ghana. They rather stole state lands and even plates.
Robert Acquah 12 years ago

Thank you Mr. Jonah. This will go down as one of the most important articles, rich in every respect, which recognizes and encourage those who have given themselves up for public service. I do remember very well how, you, Mr. ...
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Thank you Mr. Jonah. This will go down as one of the most important articles, rich in every respect, which recognizes and encourage those who have given themselves up for public service. I do remember very well how, you, Mr. Jonah, was persecuted for doing the right thing by putting AGC on the World Map. To the extent that you were called Corrupt by the then president, Jerry Rawlings.
I wish every Ghanaian who has a vision and want to pursue a higher calling of Public service will read this article and learn lessons.
I am one of those who has always believed in Ghana and that belief is born out of the hard work and dedication of leaders such as you and Mr. Tsatsu.
BRIGHT AVORGBEDOR 12 years ago

HONOR TO THOSE HONOR IS DUE,SO LET IT BE WITH SAM JONAH,TSATSU TSIKATA IS AN HONORABLE MAN.

HONOR TO THOSE HONOR IS DUE,SO LET IT BE WITH SAM JONAH,TSATSU TSIKATA IS AN HONORABLE MAN.

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