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MAPUTO 2011 11 years ago

Corruption here, Corruption there, Corruption everywhere: ¢8.8 Billion Maputo Scandal Pt. 2 ...GH¢808,955.00 and US$2.2 Million for 232 Contingent

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Corruption here, Corruption there, Corruption everywhere: ¢8.8 Billion Maputo Scandal Pt. 2 ...GH¢808,955.00 and US$2.2 Million for 232 Contingent

Documents intercepted by the Front Page newspaper suggests financial impropriety and malfeasance in the run-up to Ghana's participation in the All African Games hosted in Maputo the capital town of Mozambique in 2011.

In the said documents, the National Sports Council (NSC) led by its Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Worlanyo Agra presented a total budget of GH¢808,955.00 and US$2.2million for 232 contingents.

STRUCTURES UNDERMINED
The Committee believes that given the extent of managerial incompetence, institutionalized corruption and organization rot that is going on at the National Sports Council, it is only a 'roots and branch' shake up of the entire setup that will rid the organization of these ills.

FAILINGS OF THE CHEF DE MISSION
Mr. Erasmus Adorkor was the main cause of the accreditation problems experienced by Team Ghana in Maputo. He failed woefully to meet deadlines set for Chefs de Mission to complete the accreditation process electronically, which would have guaranteed that Team Ghana had pre-accreditation tags before entering Mozambique.

The Committee found out that visa fees for entering Mozambique were waived for all participating countries. However, because Team Ghana had not complied with the pre-accreditation requirements Mr. Adorkor engaged in unnecessary and needless spending: $1,320.00 on visa fees; $1,750.00 on feeding; and another $538.00 on feeding, all as a result of lack of accreditation.

According to the Committee Mr. Adorkor was negligent in booking Paradise Lodge: first, for not seeing the rooms before booking; and second, for keeping the reservations for the 10 rooms for 10 days without putting the rooms to good use or letting go of them. By not doing so, the National Sports Council lost $900.00.

POOR INFORMATION FLOW
Mr. Adorkor failed to relay information concerning the Games to both athletes and officials travelling to the Games. All Chefs de Mission were supplied dossiers that contained information needed the various sporting disciplines for the Games. Yet, Mr. Adorkor got these dossiers and kept them to himself without sharing them with athletes and officials going to Maputo.

He also failed to comply with the requirement that each country was supposed to inform COJA of its arrival 30 days before time. As a result no Ghanaian group was met at the Maputo Airport by a reception party.

PAYMENT OF ALLOWANCES
The Committee also finds that the National Sports Council obtained money from Government to pay the Ghanaian contingent for 22 days, but then paid them for 18 days only.

The Committee finds that the Vice-President of the Ghana Taekwondo Association, Mr. Chris Essilfie, was not paid his per diem allowance of $500.00 which was the first tranche paid to all Presidents of sports associations and/or their representatives.

NON-UTLIZATION OF FUNDS
The Committee finds that out of a total sum of GH356,725.00 cedis voted by Government for the purchase of general kitting for athletes and officials, not one pesewa was spent or utilized for that purpose. Thus, Ghanaian athletes and officials went to the Games without branded or national wear supplied by the National Sport Council. Nigeria, for example, came to the Games with at least four different uniforms, not to mention straw hats, caps, which had all been branded in national colours.

The Committee also finds that out of an amount of GH185,925.00 cedis the Government voted for the purchase of kits, equipment, and accessories for the needs of individual sporting disciplines participating in the Games, only GH44,000.00 was spent on three sports associations, leaving many associations without any kits and accessories.

The Committee finds that the President of the Badminton Association, Mr. Nestor Percy Galley, spent $150.00 of his own money in Maputo to re-string rackets and further bought seven new rackets for his players at the cost of $150.00 each. He also paid $100.00 for the one night he spent at the Paradise which he should not have paid, thus making a total sum of $1,300.00 that he should not have had to pay out of pocket.

OVER-PAYMENT TO TRAFIX CATERING SERVICE
The Committee finds that the Managing Director of Trafix Catering Service, Madam Bella Ahu, was overpaid to the tune of GH48,804.00 cedis. She presented an invoice for feeding 200 athletes and officials for 20 days at the cost of GH20.00 per day, totaling GH80,000.00 cedis. The invoice also included GH231.20 for water plus 15% VAT of GH12,034.00, all of which amounted to GH92,265.88 cedis. However, by our calculations per information received from the General Secretaries about their respective teams, Trafix could actually have fed only 148 athletes and officials over different days that numbered fewer than 20 in the case of virtually all the teams. Because there was actually no contract document stating the unit price per plate, the Committee reverted to the feeding cost of GH18.00 per day, which Trafix had charged the National Sports Council for the Unity Games.

QUALITY OF TAILORING SERVICE BY KWASHIE TAILORS

The Committee finds that Kwashie Tailor & Dry Cleaners failed to supply 205 suits to Team Ghana by 28th August 2011 as stipulated in the contract letter. Because of the late delivery of the suits Team Ghana could not use the suits for the purpose for which they were intended.

The Committee also finds that there was no supervision of the tailoring job undertaken by Kwashie Tailors, because if the job had been supervised it would have been known that only 70 suits had been delivered by the time Team Ghana departed to Maputo. The last suits were delivered on 19th October 2011, that is to say, a whole month after the Maputo Games had officially ended on 18th September.

QUALITY OF TRAVEL SERVICE BY ROYAL DERBY TOURS

The Committee finds Royal Derby Tours to have provided a very poor quality service to the National Sports Council when the latter contracted the company to airlift Team Ghana to Maputo for the All Africa Games. The main reason the company provided the poor quality service was because it did not have the money to secure the airline seats the National Sports Council had ordered.

The Committee finds Royal Derby Tours to be liable for the trauma experienced by 16 Team Ghana passengers who got stranded, and in distress, in South Africa for three days, and who ended up having to travel to Maputo by road.

The Committee finds Royal Derby Tours liable for the luggage of the Disabled Sports athletes and officials which was left behind in South Africa for a good one week. The least Royal Derby Tours could have done, knowing it was going to use Oliver Tambo Airport as a transit airport for over 200 of its passengers many of whom Royal Derby had not been able to secure through passage for, was to have stationed one of its agents in Johannesburg or negotiated with South African Airlines, or another airline, to manage the transit transactions for a fee. After all, this was a very sizeable contract for almost GH1,000,000 cedis.

The Committee finds that Mr. Erasmus Adorkor, the Chef de Mission, failed to exercise appropriate judgment by not using part of the $10,000 imprest he had on him to alleviate the suffering of the disabled athletes. Mr. Adorkor should have arranged for the luggage of the disabled athletes and officials to be airlifted from Johannesburg to Maputo within a day or two of knowing about the plight of 'Disabled Team Ghana'. The disabled athletes, without their wheelchairs could not leave their place of lodging even to go for food; tragically, after the first day their coach, who was picking up food from the cafeteria for all the athletes, was no longer allowed to do so by the cafeteria officials.
insight to the bone 11 years ago

We see in the Ukraine today how justice and freedom are obtained , if you are not ready to fight for it nobody will give it to you on a silver platter. no corrupt judiciary like atuguba or police can lie to these idealists an ...
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We see in the Ukraine today how justice and freedom are obtained , if you are not ready to fight for it nobody will give it to you on a silver platter. no corrupt judiciary like atuguba or police can lie to these idealists and nationalists , no compromise or bribe of power sharing is good enough to make them sell out on the wishes of the people . npp should follow ken agyapong and 10,000,000 of us insights to the bone will come out and fight to the death in the streets to reverse the injustices to the Akans of the last 60 years. the abuse of the electoral processes by rigging did not pass there and should not pass here in Ghana. we dream like we have a democracy like the usa or any other normal country but in reality we have a system of governance with characters like we see in north Korea and Ukraine , criminals to the core are in charge, arise people of Akan and fear not the fight as we shall be victorious and triumph in this fight , yes its time for war . long live the republic of Akan
www.owafk-africa.com 11 years ago

14,000 free scholarships for Africans

14,000 free scholarships for Africans
johnny 11 years ago

NPP LOOTERS AND LOOSERS IN 2016

NPP LOOTERS AND LOOSERS IN 2016
AKONFEM MAHAMA 11 years ago

See what is going on around you, Johnny .....
Looting via GYEEDA, Looting via SADA, Looting via SUBA, Looting via holiday-loving NKONFEM, Looting via the planting of INVISIBLE TREES, Looting via JUDGEMENT DEBTS, Looting via ...
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See what is going on around you, Johnny .....
Looting via GYEEDA, Looting via SADA, Looting via SUBA, Looting via holiday-loving NKONFEM, Looting via the planting of INVISIBLE TREES, Looting via JUDGEMENT DEBTS, Looting via HIGH UTILITY TARRIFS, Looting via frequent fuel price increases, etc. etc. You definitely meant to say NDC LOOTERS AND LOOSERS IN 2016,not the other way round. If you doubt, go ahead and list NPP's Lootings just as I have listed NDC's Lootings.
Asante 11 years ago

DIRTY NPP EXECUTIVE ELECTION. HOW CAN YOU USE MONEY TO INFLUENCE VOTES IN AN ELECTION AND THINK YOU ARE GETING RIGHT RESULTS. THE PARTY IS A DISGRACE TO PARTY POLITICS IN GHANA.

DIRTY NPP EXECUTIVE ELECTION. HOW CAN YOU USE MONEY TO INFLUENCE VOTES IN AN ELECTION AND THINK YOU ARE GETING RIGHT RESULTS. THE PARTY IS A DISGRACE TO PARTY POLITICS IN GHANA.
George Best. 11 years ago

THIS RUSTY GUY, CALLING HIMSELF ASANTE, DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE NORMAL. IF IN THE NPP ELECTIONS TO CHOOSE THEIR OWN EXECUTIVES THERE ARE ISSUES, WHAT HAS THAT GOT TO DO WITH YOU IF YOU AREN`T A MEMBER? HOW DO THE OTHER PARTIES ...
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THIS RUSTY GUY, CALLING HIMSELF ASANTE, DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE NORMAL. IF IN THE NPP ELECTIONS TO CHOOSE THEIR OWN EXECUTIVES THERE ARE ISSUES, WHAT HAS THAT GOT TO DO WITH YOU IF YOU AREN`T A MEMBER? HOW DO THE OTHER PARTIES DO THEIRS? IS NPP INTERNAL ELECTIONS OF NATIONAL CONCERN? THEY HAVE THEIR OWN CONSTITUTION WHICH GOVERN THEIR OWN WAY OF DOING THINGS, DON`T BE AN ILLITERATE, KEEP OFF WHEN SENSIBLE BEINGS ARE ACTING.
DON`T BE A FOOL!
Wofa Koo 11 years ago

Ghanaian must be wise enough with their comments. Asante, do you know political fundraising? asked Obama before you comment. Ok, limitation of presidential contest is not a bad idea if and only the candidates will comprehend ...
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Ghanaian must be wise enough with their comments. Asante, do you know political fundraising? asked Obama before you comment. Ok, limitation of presidential contest is not a bad idea if and only the candidates will comprehend by accessing their supporters and voluntarily drop and throw their support and supporters to the winner.NPP is now moving on the democratic direction.
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Santa 11 years ago

Jake I know who you support. It is Nana Addo Dankwa.

Jake I know who you support. It is Nana Addo Dankwa.

mameadjoa 11 years ago

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KANE 11 years ago

THESE NPP CRIMINALS, INSTEAD OF COMING UP WITH SOLUTIONS AND HELPING IN THEIR OWN WAYS TO SOLVE THE MANY PROBLEMS AFFLICTING GHANA, THEY'RE RATHER SCHEMING AND PLANNING TO COME BACK TO POWER, ALTHOUGH WE ARE ALMOST 2 YEARS TO ...
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THESE NPP CRIMINALS, INSTEAD OF COMING UP WITH SOLUTIONS AND HELPING IN THEIR OWN WAYS TO SOLVE THE MANY PROBLEMS AFFLICTING GHANA, THEY'RE RATHER SCHEMING AND PLANNING TO COME BACK TO POWER, ALTHOUGH WE ARE ALMOST 2 YEARS TO THE NEXT ELECTIONS.

GHANA WILL NEVER PROGRESS IF WE CONTINUE TO VOTE IN THESE POWER HUNGRY AND CORRUPT CRIMINALS TO CONTROL THE NATION'S PURSE STRINGS AND ECONOMY.
Straight Talk 11 years ago

Even more bizarre is why President Mahama should be mentioning 2016 at all, when he can't clearly handle the present.

Even more bizarre is why President Mahama should be mentioning 2016 at all, when he can't clearly handle the present.
Zabuuzi. 11 years ago

No Alan No Npp 2016

No Alan No Npp 2016
oppong 11 years ago

Yes we are going to try Alan this time.

Yes we are going to try Alan this time.
Nana Yaw Sunshine 11 years ago

TO BE FAIR, NPP SHOULD NOT ALLOW MORE THAN TWO PEOPLE FROM ONE REGION TO CONTEXT. THIS WE GIVE EQUAL RIGHTS TO PEOPLE FROM OTHER REGIONS IN OTHER TO CLEAR THE WIDE-SPREAD ASSUMPTION THAT THE PARTY ONLY BELONGS TO TWO OUT OF T ...
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TO BE FAIR, NPP SHOULD NOT ALLOW MORE THAN TWO PEOPLE FROM ONE REGION TO CONTEXT. THIS WE GIVE EQUAL RIGHTS TO PEOPLE FROM OTHER REGIONS IN OTHER TO CLEAR THE WIDE-SPREAD ASSUMPTION THAT THE PARTY ONLY BELONGS TO TWO OUT OF THE TEN REGIONS IN GHANA.
James Fofie 11 years ago

NPP is a bunch of comedians. Akomea said he would run for presidency if his useless and foolish arrogant tin god, Akufo Addo decides not to run. Wao! What a joke! How does these tribal bigots take Ghanaians for! How sad, tha ...
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NPP is a bunch of comedians. Akomea said he would run for presidency if his useless and foolish arrogant tin god, Akufo Addo decides not to run. Wao! What a joke! How does these tribal bigots take Ghanaians for! How sad, that a dirty smelling homosexual like Akomea would have such intentions against mother Ghana! Comw what may, Ghanaians would retain the Mahama led NDC in power. You people are so frustrated and power hungry that, if this country is give to you to rule, it would not take a year for you to destroy it.Look at the way you people are behaving! A bunch of criminals!
w3 11 years ago

You can't see your stinking arse even when lights are onb

You can't see your stinking arse even when lights are onb
NAAK 11 years ago

Nana Akkufu Addo is the best candidate for NPP.

Nana Akkufu Addo is the best candidate for NPP.
Ama Buoh 11 years ago

most undemocratic. should allow all who wish to contest to participate; instead come up with a system that will present candidates with equal opportunities for scrutiny by the party followers to choose the best .candidate

most undemocratic. should allow all who wish to contest to participate; instead come up with a system that will present candidates with equal opportunities for scrutiny by the party followers to choose the best .candidate

w3 11 years ago

Keep learning kwasi

Keep learning kwasi
eric 11 years ago

npp go for pro kwabena frimpong boateng

npp go for pro kwabena frimpong boateng
w3 11 years ago

And there is only one among the bunch

And there is only one among the bunch
Efo Canada 11 years ago

Is nice to have five now but at the end let those four drops their ambition to ONE MAN who NDC and its looters and their boss JJ afraid of NANA ADDO to lead the party for stopping NDC to rig for four time in our elections his ...
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Is nice to have five now but at the end let those four drops their ambition to ONE MAN who NDC and its looters and their boss JJ afraid of NANA ADDO to lead the party for stopping NDC to rig for four time in our elections history in bless country Ghana
JAMES Y 11 years ago

In true democracy any one, if so wishes, can stand an election, provided he or she satisfies the requirements. For NPP to limit its flag-bearer contest to five, shows it is not a democratic Party. (The limitation shouldn't ha ...
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In true democracy any one, if so wishes, can stand an election, provided he or she satisfies the requirements. For NPP to limit its flag-bearer contest to five, shows it is not a democratic Party. (The limitation shouldn't have been a rule). This could be the reason why the Party has always challenged democratic elections results of the nation. It started from Nkrumah's time to date.
Ayeboafo NkwantaBisa 11 years ago

You mean they have limited it to only 5 candidates who can pay more than the others?

Rogues and theives, looters of the nation shame unto you.

Come out and tell us those 5 who has payed more than the others.

Are you ...
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You mean they have limited it to only 5 candidates who can pay more than the others?

Rogues and theives, looters of the nation shame unto you.

Come out and tell us those 5 who has payed more than the others.

Are you not ashamed of yourselves by allowing your brains to be bought with money?
Shey Gelege 11 years ago

why are you interested in npp affairs so much? i ask because it seems you are not a fun of npp.

why are you interested in npp affairs so much? i ask because it seems you are not a fun of npp.
JustWantToBE 11 years ago

Nana again? There isn't gonna be free SHS, free University free anything Nana has promised before. Nothing under the sun is free. You have got to pay for it somehow or somebody has to pay for it for you to get it free!! These ...
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Nana again? There isn't gonna be free SHS, free University free anything Nana has promised before. Nothing under the sun is free. You have got to pay for it somehow or somebody has to pay for it for you to get it free!! These African cannibals need to be recolonized because they are incapable of belonging together!! NPP digging deep a grave to burry NDC and vice versa. They are working for mutual destruction and it shows here on Ghana web. There are no longer Ghanaians but NPPians, NDCians , PNCians and CPPians etc. What a divided country along tribal lines, ugly country!! I pity the current president who is not enjoying peace like ex-President JAK who awarded himself with a gold chain!

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