MPs hot over Chinese phone bribe

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JB Ansong 12 years ago

and without delay and hesitation.

This is the most notorious scandal I have heard about in the history of Ghana.

These Ghanaian MPs are soooo.... shameful that they would even accept common ball-point-pens from foreigne ...
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and without delay and hesitation.

This is the most notorious scandal I have heard about in the history of Ghana.

These Ghanaian MPs are soooo.... shameful that they would even accept common ball-point-pens from foreigners as bribes.

What a shame !!!
True Ghanaian 12 years ago

I agree. They should do so immediately. They will even accept a table spoon of salt, trust me.

I agree. They should do so immediately. They will even accept a table spoon of salt, trust me.
Kwesi 12 years ago

Whenever we have an opposition party, they expose all the corruption of the ruling party, only for them to also be corrupt when they finally obtain power. This would have been an acid test to see which section of the house is ...
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Whenever we have an opposition party, they expose all the corruption of the ruling party, only for them to also be corrupt when they finally obtain power. This would have been an acid test to see which section of the house is corrupt. And what is the result? They are all corrupt.
Nyansaba 12 years ago

ARE OUR MPs GREEDY OR PLAIN STUPID? WHAT WERE THEY THINKING WHEN THEY ACCEPTED THE PHONES UNDER SUCH CIRCUMSTANCES AND FROM SUCH A COMPANY? OUR MPs ARE OUR NO. ONE PROBLEM AS A COUNTRY. I AM SO SAD!

ARE OUR MPs GREEDY OR PLAIN STUPID? WHAT WERE THEY THINKING WHEN THEY ACCEPTED THE PHONES UNDER SUCH CIRCUMSTANCES AND FROM SUCH A COMPANY? OUR MPs ARE OUR NO. ONE PROBLEM AS A COUNTRY. I AM SO SAD!
2K 12 years ago

CHINA FONS.... FOR MPs....HAHAHAH THIA TIME NO NDC OR NPP....STOMARCH MPs...thus why they call us animals at times.....

CHINA FONS.... FOR MPs....HAHAHAH THIA TIME NO NDC OR NPP....STOMARCH MPs...thus why they call us animals at times.....
ELINAM 12 years ago

Is ZTE phone for $45 a phone these MPs calling a security phone that could protect them?

Is ZTE phone for $45 a phone these MPs calling a security phone that could protect them?
Samu Uk 12 years ago

Mother Ghana has been driven crazy

Mother Ghana has been driven crazy
Vodoo Xebieso 12 years ago

When it comes to sharing the "national cake" they (NDC & NPP) bury the hatchet and become common bedfellows. This is very very disgraceful. These "dishonourable" MPs should bow their heads in shame. They don't have the nation ...
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When it comes to sharing the "national cake" they (NDC & NPP) bury the hatchet and become common bedfellows. This is very very disgraceful. These "dishonourable" MPs should bow their heads in shame. They don't have the nation's interest at heart.
Krikri,, 12 years ago

Our MPs have been catching BIGGER FISHES in that house. The mobile fish is a very small one.

Our MPs have been catching BIGGER FISHES in that house. The mobile fish is a very small one.
Kofi Ata, Cambridge, UK 12 years ago

I just sent an article to Ghanaweb on this matter. I never knew that Ghanaians could be easily bought for pittance. This was the day the fight against corruption in Ghana died. MPs Day of Disgrace. What a country that a forei ...
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I just sent an article to Ghanaweb on this matter. I never knew that Ghanaians could be easily bought for pittance. This was the day the fight against corruption in Ghana died. MPs Day of Disgrace. What a country that a foreign company can bribe 275 MPs with mobile phones? OMG! GOD HAVE MERCY ON GHANA.

Pirate 12 years ago

So will you agree with me now that these tribal bashings on this forum is very stupid of us as Ghanaians?

So will you agree with me now that these tribal bashings on this forum is very stupid of us as Ghanaians?
Esi 12 years ago

What a poor nation. A cup of Akpetshie to our chiefs for our gold and cheap phones for the MPs and our dear Ghana is for the Chinese. Shame and disgrace to all the MPs who accepted the phones. Belly MPs.

What a poor nation. A cup of Akpetshie to our chiefs for our gold and cheap phones for the MPs and our dear Ghana is for the Chinese. Shame and disgrace to all the MPs who accepted the phones. Belly MPs.
preman 12 years ago

where are the anti-corruption law,mr speaker! are u people a syndicate to rob Ghana?

where are the anti-corruption law,mr speaker! are u people a syndicate to rob Ghana?
ABU 12 years ago

It's unacceptable and highly immoral,an indictment on our legislators,ministers of state and security officials.

It's unacceptable and highly immoral,an indictment on our legislators,ministers of state and security officials.
nii 12 years ago

Another $5000.00 BRIBE U IDIOTS & FOOLS

Another $5000.00 BRIBE U IDIOTS & FOOLS
apaapa 12 years ago

we should be careful of the way we talk

we should be careful of the way we talk
Bullcrap 12 years ago

Traitors will die long before their natural deaths. The MP's got Monsanto bribes too recently before approving use of GMO's in Ghana. They overlooked the fact that GMO's are poisonous.

Traitors will die long before their natural deaths. The MP's got Monsanto bribes too recently before approving use of GMO's in Ghana. They overlooked the fact that GMO's are poisonous.
Simpa boy 12 years ago

They didn't overlook, they don't know that because no research is done before passing bills. Our parliament house is only good for rubber stamping.

They didn't overlook, they don't know that because no research is done before passing bills. Our parliament house is only good for rubber stamping.
Zongo Boy 12 years ago

IT IS EVEN MORE EMBARRASSING IF THESE PHONES ARE CHEAP. IT SHOWS THE DISRESPECT THESE CHINESE HAVE OF OUR LAW MAKERS!! IT IS LIKE SAYING 'THESE GHANA MPs ARE SO IRRELEVANT A CHEAP MOBILE PHONE IS ALL IT TAKES TO COMPROMISE TH ...
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IT IS EVEN MORE EMBARRASSING IF THESE PHONES ARE CHEAP. IT SHOWS THE DISRESPECT THESE CHINESE HAVE OF OUR LAW MAKERS!! IT IS LIKE SAYING 'THESE GHANA MPs ARE SO IRRELEVANT A CHEAP MOBILE PHONE IS ALL IT TAKES TO COMPROMISE THEM'.

THESE MPs SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO EXPLAIN THIS AWAY.

BY THE WAY, DO WE NEED A FOREIGN COMPANY TO BUY MOBILE PHONES FOR OUR MPs?

IF BOTH PARTIES (NPP/NDC) HAVE ANY DECENCY, THEY SHOULD ORDER THEIR MPs TO HAND BACK THE PHONES - THEY SHOULD ALSO HAVE THEIR NAMES PUBLISHED TO SHAME THEM!!!
True Ghanaian 12 years ago

Very, very disgraceful. All these MPs' must be dismissed from parliament. The country will be better off allowing 275 Junior High School students to be making laws for the country. And 275 MPs? A country like Ghana? Lord have ...
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Very, very disgraceful. All these MPs' must be dismissed from parliament. The country will be better off allowing 275 Junior High School students to be making laws for the country. And 275 MPs? A country like Ghana? Lord have mercy on us!

Fido 12 years ago

The Chinese have already bought Ghana. Why shouldn't they keep tabs on their investment? If you buy a dog, you keep it on a lead when you take it for a walk, in case it runs off and gets lost. If you can even make the dog hap ...
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The Chinese have already bought Ghana. Why shouldn't they keep tabs on their investment? If you buy a dog, you keep it on a lead when you take it for a walk, in case it runs off and gets lost. If you can even make the dog happy by putting a collar and lead on him, great!
NAT 12 years ago

ALL THE MP'S OF ALL THE PARTIES SHOULD BE VOTED OUT.

ALL THE MP'S OF ALL THE PARTIES SHOULD BE VOTED OUT.
The Truth 12 years ago

Electorates should empower themselves to demand accountability from MPs, assess, and evaluate their tenures before thumbing any ballot paper for anybody seeking their mandates.

Electorates should empower themselves not to ...
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Electorates should empower themselves to demand accountability from MPs, assess, and evaluate their tenures before thumbing any ballot paper for anybody seeking their mandates.

Electorates should empower themselves not to return any MP for the second term. People should join the queue for MP position in every consttuency so that after one MP, the next candidate should be considered. This should follow the pattern, so that every wise and stupid member of the constituency should have a taste of the House of Parliament.

After all, the Constitutional Commission that drafted the present constitution of Ghana comprised people of all walks of life, including the farmers, the traders in Makola, the TUC, various associations and societies, the GPRTU, etc., etc.

Why can't we have some of these wise people who drafted the Constitution in Parliament. It is not the book-long of the person, it is the sense because BOOK BE NOTHING; SENSE BE MAN
BIG DISGRACE N DISAPPOINTMENT 12 years ago

SHAME UPON PARLEMENT.

SHAME UPON PARLEMENT.
GC/USA 12 years ago

WHAT KIND OF GREEDY AND CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR. CAN'T YOU GUYS BUY CELLPHONE WITH YOUR EARNED MONEY? THESE GUYS SALARY SHOULD BE REDUCED BY 50% OR RESIGN.

WHAT KIND OF GREEDY AND CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR. CAN'T YOU GUYS BUY CELLPHONE WITH YOUR EARNED MONEY? THESE GUYS SALARY SHOULD BE REDUCED BY 50% OR RESIGN.
Oso 12 years ago

Why shd everything be by the parasitic Chinese? It is evident our govt is corrupt, hence thier habitual relationship with these rogues.Shame on you MPs of Ghana!

Why shd everything be by the parasitic Chinese? It is evident our govt is corrupt, hence thier habitual relationship with these rogues.Shame on you MPs of Ghana!
Ka na me nka 12 years ago

No matter what excuse the MP'S come with will not satisfy us. You do accept gifts from a company you are doing business with, it constitutes bribery and corruption.

No matter what excuse the MP'S come with will not satisfy us. You do accept gifts from a company you are doing business with, it constitutes bribery and corruption.
Santras 12 years ago

I cannot believe this. Are our MPs disappointing and cheap? They took the phones without any of them looking at the implications and consequences. They should return the phones and apologize to Ghanaians in order to restore s ...
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I cannot believe this. Are our MPs disappointing and cheap? They took the phones without any of them looking at the implications and consequences. They should return the phones and apologize to Ghanaians in order to restore some respect and trust in them.
When Will They Ever Learn 12 years ago

And so it was when tobacco and rum lured
our forebears into slavery in the new world.
And so it will be when cell phones lure our
generation into slavery in China. This is
SHAMEFUL to say the least.And When Will
We E ...
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And so it was when tobacco and rum lured
our forebears into slavery in the new world.
And so it will be when cell phones lure our
generation into slavery in China. This is
SHAMEFUL to say the least.And When Will
We Ever Learn?
Kofi 12 years ago

Amen,the shadows of slavery is still with us,just take a look at our surroundings,our soo called elites.The hallucination of slavery is in us,we can't think and see even dou we have eyes and ears.

Amen,the shadows of slavery is still with us,just take a look at our surroundings,our soo called elites.The hallucination of slavery is in us,we can't think and see even dou we have eyes and ears.

Abongo 12 years ago

Shame unto you guys

Shame unto you guys
Boko Haram 12 years ago

Do we Ghanaians hav a future at all? Our lawmakers receiving phones from a company whose contract was yet to approve and they see it as normal?They are even defending it that it's for security reasons...no wonder.Daylight bri ...
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Do we Ghanaians hav a future at all? Our lawmakers receiving phones from a company whose contract was yet to approve and they see it as normal?They are even defending it that it's for security reasons...no wonder.Daylight bribbery and coruption everywhere..why?from north to south,east and west.from Atuguba judiciary,Mahama's GYEEDA cabinet to china phone parliament...why?Even our paramount chiefs like Asantehene hav all been infected with this deadly corruption virus.....where is our hope now.......Massive Revolution,Period !!!
PÅDDY 12 years ago

PAINFULNESS,,,...IM,SHOCKED A WHOLE OF MPS IN OUR NATION.LOCAL THINKERS.,,,,,

PAINFULNESS,,,...IM,SHOCKED A WHOLE OF MPS IN OUR NATION.LOCAL THINKERS.,,,,,
EAGLE EYE 12 years ago

TITUS GLOVER, TALKS TOO MUCH.THIS GUY IS SOO CHEAP LIKE THE PHONE HE WAS BOUGHT WITH
SHAME ON YOU ALL 275 MPs WHO CONSCIOUSLY AGREED THE CONTRACT TO THIS CHINESE FIRM , THE SOUL AND CRY OF GHANAIAN POOR WILL NEVER FORGIVE YO ...
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TITUS GLOVER, TALKS TOO MUCH.THIS GUY IS SOO CHEAP LIKE THE PHONE HE WAS BOUGHT WITH
SHAME ON YOU ALL 275 MPs WHO CONSCIOUSLY AGREED THE CONTRACT TO THIS CHINESE FIRM , THE SOUL AND CRY OF GHANAIAN POOR WILL NEVER FORGIVE YOU THESE INGRID.
YOU'RE ARE BUNCH OF WICKED AND GREEDY BASTARDS!!!!
Akwasi 12 years ago

How Stupid. Can the ministers not think for a second that national secrets are being compromised? For them to enthusiastically take phones that they can easily purchase themselves is a SHAME and demeans their status as MPs

How Stupid. Can the ministers not think for a second that national secrets are being compromised? For them to enthusiastically take phones that they can easily purchase themselves is a SHAME and demeans their status as MPs
Kwaku A. Danso 12 years ago

This is why my uncle says these MPs are USELESS AND HOPELESS, and now we add CORRUPTIBLE and STUPID, as Prof. George Ayittey says.
It is corruption!! Period! All of them are simply stupid to take the phones. These people ...
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This is why my uncle says these MPs are USELESS AND HOPELESS, and now we add CORRUPTIBLE and STUPID, as Prof. George Ayittey says.
It is corruption!! Period! All of them are simply stupid to take the phones. These people have no idea of ethics?
What a curse for a nation of intelligent people to be ruled by such people!
nobody 12 years ago

that phones are made by chinese school boys,everything cheap is no good,Oh ghanaian Mps like too much bribe,why?check yourselves Mps

that phones are made by chinese school boys,everything cheap is no good,Oh ghanaian Mps like too much bribe,why?check yourselves Mps
Yaw 12 years ago

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ZTE Corporation
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ZTE Corporation
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Type Public company
Traded as SZSE: 000063, SEHK: 0763
Industry Telecommunications equipment
Founded 1985
Founder(s) Hou Weigui
Headquarters Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
Key people Hou Weigui (Chairman)
Shi Lirong (President)[1]
Products Mobile phones, hardware, software and services to telecommunications service providers and enterprises
Revenue CN¥ 86,254.5 million (2011)[1]
Operating income CN¥ 429.5 million (2011)[1]
Net income CN¥ 1,067.2 million (2011)[1]
Total assets CN¥ 105,368.1 million (2011)[1]
Employees 89,786 (2011)[1]
Website zte.com.cn ztedevices.com
ZTE
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Literal meaning Central Prosperity Communications Corporation
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ZTE Corporation (formerly Zhongxing Telecommunication Equipment Corporation) is a Chinese multinational telecommunications equipment and systems company headquartered in Shenzhen, China. It is the world's fourth-largest mobile phone manufacturer measured by 2012 unit sales[2] and the world's fifth-largest telecoms equipment maker measured by 2012 revenues (after Ericsson, Huawei, Samsung, and Nokia Siemens Networks).[3] Mr. Hou Weiguo, the Chairman of ZTE corporation, founded Zhongxing Semiconductor Co. Ltd in 1985,[4] and it changed into ZTE corporation in 1997[5] after a decade of development.??

ZTE's core products are wireless, exchange, access, optical transmission and data telecommunications gear; mobile phones;[6][7] and telecommunications software.[8] It also offers products that provide value-added services,[9] such as video on demand and streaming media.[10] ZTE primarily sells products under its own name but it is also an OEM.[11]

With the evolution of mobile industry, ZTE has grown significantly in its handset business and ranked No. 4 for both mobile phone and smartphone domains as of Q2 2013.[12] And ZTE won the 5th place in U.S. smartphone market.[13]

Contents

1 History
2 Subsidiaries
2.1 ZTE (Australia) Pty Ltd
2.2 ZTE Deutschland GmbH
2.3 ZTE USA Inc
2.4 ZTE (HK) Ltd
2.5 ZTE do Brasil Ltda.
3 Products
3.1 Consumer electronics
4 Customers
5 Controversies
5.1 Bribes for contracts
5.2 Surveillance system sale
5.3 Handset security
6 References
7 External links

History

ZTE, initially founded as Zhongxing Semiconductor Co., Ltd in Shenzhen, China, in 1985, was incorporated by a group of investors associated with China's Ministry of Aerospace.[14] In March 1993, Zhongxing Secmiconductor has changed its name into Zhongxing New Telecommnication Equipment Co., Ltd with a capital of RMB 3 million, and created a new business model as named "state-owned and private-operating" economic entity. Ties to the state notwithstanding, the corporation has evolved into ZTE Corporation of being publicly traded having made an initial public offering (IPO) on the Shenzhen stock exchange in 1997 and another on the Hong Kong stock exchange in December, 2004.[14]

While the company initially profited from domestic sales,[15] it vowed to use money from its 2004 Hong Kong IPO to further expand R&D, overseas sales to developed nations, and overseas production.[16] Making headway in the international telecom market in 2006, it took 40% of new global orders for CDMA networks[17] topping the world CDMA equipment market by number of shipments.[18] That same year also saw ZTE find a customer in the Canadian Telus[19] and membership in the Wi-Fi Alliance.[20] More customers in developed nations soon followed Telus' lead, and in 2007 ZTE had sold to UK's Vodafone, Spain's Telefonica, and the Australian Telstra,[19] as well as garnering the greatest number of CDMA contracts globally.[21] By 2008 ZTE would be able to claim its customer base was truly global, as it had made sales in 140 countries.[19]

In 2009, the company had become the worldwide third-largest vendor of GSM telecom equipment, and about 20% of all GSM gear sold throughout the world that year was ZTE branded.[22] As of 2011 it holds around 7% of the key 3GPP Long Term Evolution patents[23] and that same year launched the world's first smartphone with dual GPS/GLONASS navigation, MTS 945. ZTE claims to devote 10% of its annual revenue on research and development each year, and it may be producing patents and utility licenses at a furious pace.[24][25] ZTE has filed 48,000 patents globally, and with more than 13,000 patents granted. 90% more patents are invention-related. In two consecutive years (2011 and 2012), ZTE has #1 patenent applications globally,[26] which is the first of a Chinese company.[27]
Subsidiaries
The ZTE Tower in Shenzhen

ZTE has several international subsidiaries.
ZTE (Australia) Pty Ltd

ZTE entered the Australian market in 2005,[28] and as of 2009 ZTE (Australia) Pty Ltd[29] acts as the exclusive supplier of ZTE handsets, network cards, and other products to customers, such as Telstra, in Australia.
ZTE Deutschland GmbH

ZTE Deutschland GmbH was founded in 2005 with headquarters in Düsseldorf; it, as of 2008, had hired 50 people, 60% of whom were recruited locally.[30]
ZTE USA Inc

A North American subsidiary of ZTE,[31] with headquarters in Richardson, Texas,[32] ZTE USA Inc offers wireless handset and networking solutions in the US. ZTE USA partners with NBA's Houston Rockets for the season of 2013-2014[31]
ZTE (HK) Ltd

ZTE (Hong Kong) Ltd. (China) serves in such areas as global contract manufacturing.
ZTE do Brasil Ltda.

ZTE do Brasil Ltda. was founded in 2002 with headquarters in São Paulo and offices in Rio de Janeiro and Brasília; providing mobile devices and network solutions for the Brazilian market.
Products
A ZTE Blade phone

Products can be roughly arranged into three categories: equipment used by network operators (links and nodes, etc.), equipment used to access networks (terminals), and services, which includes software.[33] On October 2010, ZTE's unified encryption module received U.S./Canada FIPS140-2 security certification,[34] which made ZTE the first vendor from P.R. China to successfully validate modules according to the NIST FIPS140-2 standard under the CMVP program.[35]
Consumer electronics

Mobile phones

As of 2012, ZTE is the 4th largest mobile phone vendor.[36] It also placed within IDC's Top 5 smartphone vendor leaderboard.[37][38] Strategy Analytics counts ZTE as 4th largest smartphone vendor (5% market share) in 2Q2013.[39] It also manufactures tablets.[40][41][42]

Mobile Hotspots

The MF60 and MF80 4G mifi mobile hotspots were announced in August 2011.[43]
Customers
ZTE booth at Mobile World Congress 2013 in Barcelona

A good number of ZTE's customers are outside of China. During the 2000s, the majority were developing country mobile network operators, but ZTE products see use in developed countries as well. The UK's Vodafone, Canadian Telus, Australia's Telstra, as well as France Telecom have all purchased equipment from ZTE.[44]

Many Chinese companies are also ZTE customers, including China Netcom,[45] China Mobile,[46] China Satcom,[47] China Telecom,[48] and China Unicom.[9]

In the United States, ZTE USA manufactures mobile phones and broadband devices for multiple wireless carriers including Aio Wireless, AT&T, Boost Mobile, Cricket, MetroPCS, Sprint, T-Mobile, TracFone, Verizon, and Virgin Mobile. It may also sell network equipment to these carriers.
Controversies
Bribes for contracts

Norway

Norwegian telecommunications giant Telenor, one of the world’s largest mobile operators, banned ZTE from "participating in tenders and new business opportunities because of an alleged breach of its code of conduct in a procurement proceeding” during a five month time span ending in March, 2009. Now the Telenor group is reconsidering work and contract with ZTE.[49]

Philippines

Main article: Philippine National Broadband Network controversy

Contract negotiations to build a broadband network for the Philippine government may have included improper activities.[50] The project was later canceled.[50]
Surveillance system sale

In December 2010, ZTE sold systems for eavesdropping on phone and Internet communications to the government-controlled Telecommunication Company of Iran.[51] This system may help Iran monitor and track political dissidents.
Handset security

At least one ZTE mobile phone (sold as the ZTE Score in the United States by Cricket and MetroPCS) can be remotely accessed by anyone with an easily-obtained password.[36]

In 2012, politicians in the United States of America raised other security concerns regarding ZTE and another Chinese wireless equipment manufacturer, Huawei.[52]
Fido 12 years ago

With that record, bribing the greedy cretins pretending to represent us in Parliament must have been like shooting fish in a barrel.

With that record, bribing the greedy cretins pretending to represent us in Parliament must have been like shooting fish in a barrel.
okyere 12 years ago

You know, we have been saying all along that the npp and ndc parties are all the same when it comes belly politics. They do practice belly politics. They are there just to fool us all to get what they want. A mobile phone bri ...
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You know, we have been saying all along that the npp and ndc parties are all the same when it comes belly politics. They do practice belly politics. They are there just to fool us all to get what they want. A mobile phone bribe to approve a big contract. Has it comes to this, oh mother Ghana Hmm Just say a big SHAME to them both. A chinese phone!!!!!!
AMANFO-K 12 years ago

THIS IS A BIG SHAME AND INSULT TO OUR TO THE CONSCIENCE OF THE OMANBOFO AFARI GYAN WHO STOLE THE VERDICT OF GHANIANS FOR HAMAMA TO BE PRESIDENT. OTHERWISE HOW CAN OUR MPS RECEIVED SUC A CHEAP ZTE PHONE? BECAUSE THE NDC GOVERN ...
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THIS IS A BIG SHAME AND INSULT TO OUR TO THE CONSCIENCE OF THE OMANBOFO AFARI GYAN WHO STOLE THE VERDICT OF GHANIANS FOR HAMAMA TO BE PRESIDENT. OTHERWISE HOW CAN OUR MPS RECEIVED SUC A CHEAP ZTE PHONE? BECAUSE THE NDC GOVERNMENT CANNOT BUY SECURITY PHONE FOR THE MPS? CHEAP AND SHAMEFUL MPS?
K.Y. Asante 12 years ago

Why should government buy phones for the MPs? By the way, what do they mean by "security phones?" Even the US House of Representatives or the Senate has nothing known as security phones. Anyway, the NPP MPs and that of oth ...
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Why should government buy phones for the MPs? By the way, what do they mean by "security phones?" Even the US House of Representatives or the Senate has nothing known as security phones. Anyway, the NPP MPs and that of other parties also benefited so this is not an NDC or President Mahama matter.
Chairman 12 years ago

Ghana's MPs are too cheap. Even cleaners in some parliaments will not accept those cheap phones

Ghana's MPs are too cheap. Even cleaners in some parliaments will not accept those cheap phones
nicman@atl 12 years ago

let put a basket in front of parliament to collect all those phones

let put a basket in front of parliament to collect all those phones
Castro 12 years ago

What isones the President saying about these Phones? If he wants to fight Corruption he schould asked all MPS including to give back the Chinese the Phones

What isones the President saying about these Phones? If he wants to fight Corruption he schould asked all MPS including to give back the Chinese the Phones
Big Joe - Moscow/ Kharkov City. Ukrai 12 years ago

Chinese gifts of handset to parliamentarians to buy state contracts
is the worst insult over Ghanaians
Their behaviour is DEGRADING
Depicts the naked disregard to the nation's integrity , lower standard of living,less ...
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Chinese gifts of handset to parliamentarians to buy state contracts
is the worst insult over Ghanaians
Their behaviour is DEGRADING
Depicts the naked disregard to the nation's integrity , lower standard of living,less informed Ghanaians are,
they don ot deserve the title HONORABLES becos they have lost
respect and due intergrity .. What a shame .. Its no wonder Vicky Hammer quest million dollars .....corruption is ripe in Ghana indeed .
Koffi parker 12 years ago

how could the MP's be influenced with a cell just to approve the contract?how much is the cell phone anyway,$500
I doubt if our MP's will come so low.

how could the MP's be influenced with a cell just to approve the contract?how much is the cell phone anyway,$500
I doubt if our MP's will come so low.
Raymond 12 years ago

if you sell your tribal or ancestral land, then you are selling your birth right.if our MPS has taken the phones from a foreign company who has business interest in Ghana, then the whole MPS has to resign. The company agent ...
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if you sell your tribal or ancestral land, then you are selling your birth right.if our MPS has taken the phones from a foreign company who has business interest in Ghana, then the whole MPS has to resign. The company agent or agents and contacts has to be prosecuted.
attamills cape coast 12 years ago

all mps involve should be investegated and punis if they were true of bribe taken

all mps involve should be investegated and punis if they were true of bribe taken
DrG 12 years ago

RETURN OR DESTROY THEM IMMEDIATELY.

RETURN OR DESTROY THEM IMMEDIATELY.
K.Y. Asante 12 years ago

Talking of bugging the phones? That is just small.

Have you forgotten that is the Chinese that built the African Union Headquarters and gave it to us for free? They installed all communication and electronic gadgets in th ...
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Talking of bugging the phones? That is just small.

Have you forgotten that is the Chinese that built the African Union Headquarters and gave it to us for free? They installed all communication and electronic gadgets in the building. Do we think they are stupid to spend their $300 million plus to build us the HQ if they have nothing to gain? It's unfortunate the Chinese have already taken control of the whole continent.
K.Y. Asante 12 years ago

NPP MPs under Kuffuor regime took chicken change bribes and gave away Ghana Telecom to the lowest bidder.

Now our MPs are taking cheap Chines phones whose life spans cannot exceed two years and are ready to give away anoth ...
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NPP MPs under Kuffuor regime took chicken change bribes and gave away Ghana Telecom to the lowest bidder.

Now our MPs are taking cheap Chines phones whose life spans cannot exceed two years and are ready to give away another mouthwatering contract to a foreign company.

These people were elected to safe guard the interest of Ghana and yet, they cared less about the country. Do they have to stoop so low in order to enrich themselves? In fact, with such unpatriotic people in our Parliament, Ghana is doomed.
KOJO 12 years ago

How can people like these shameful MPs make laws.

How can people like these shameful MPs make laws.
Vera Odinihu 12 years ago

A government full of prostitutes

A government full of prostitutes
frimpong 12 years ago

YAWA MP S common phones ahhh

YAWA MP S common phones ahhh
CEPHAS 12 years ago

Did our law makers received the phones before approving the contract or after the contract was approved? If the phones were given to them after the approval, then I have no problem with that. I will consider it be part of the ...
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Did our law makers received the phones before approving the contract or after the contract was approved? If the phones were given to them after the approval, then I have no problem with that. I will consider it be part of the contract but if otherwise, then it is a pure bribe.
ghanaba 12 years ago

ridiculous as pay cut.

ridiculous as pay cut.
akwasi 12 years ago

Mr. squiller, we have enough of this bribery scandals. you so many ways to explain this, but only the dead man will believe what you said. People dont know truth from falsehood.

Mr. squiller, we have enough of this bribery scandals. you so many ways to explain this, but only the dead man will believe what you said. People dont know truth from falsehood.
Saddat 12 years ago

Is this news? Approval of contracts always goes bribes branded "tips" or "kick-backs". Decision makers always approve of contracts based on which share they have in it. The fact that they are MPs does not mean they are not bu ...
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Is this news? Approval of contracts always goes bribes branded "tips" or "kick-backs". Decision makers always approve of contracts based on which share they have in it. The fact that they are MPs does not mean they are not businessmen. Get used to it Ghanaians. And who said Phones made it China are of poor quality. The most celebrated Phone -iPhone- is made in China. I know iPhone junkies will disagree with this fact.
kkbelle 12 years ago

do they understand what is meant by conflict of interest? as things stand, I will say no. SHAMEFUL MPs!!!

do they understand what is meant by conflict of interest? as things stand, I will say no. SHAMEFUL MPs!!!
kojo 12 years ago

They were bribed. They are all corrupt

They were bribed. They are all corrupt

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