Controversy over $953m thermal plant agreement; Parliament calls for probe

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Amuzu 9 years ago

A thief is laways a thief even if you give him the whole world. Kudos to NDC idiotic and brainless supporters from the Volta and the North

A thief is laways a thief even if you give him the whole world. Kudos to NDC idiotic and brainless supporters from the Volta and the North
aikins 9 years ago

Please please please please please.

Please please please please please.
Mahmoud 9 years ago

Mahama is corrupt, incompetent, driver mate "surplus eater". He didn't deserve to be president in the first place, and will soon tuck his tail under his legs and crawl away in shame like Good-luck Jonathan.

Mahama is corrupt, incompetent, driver mate "surplus eater". He didn't deserve to be president in the first place, and will soon tuck his tail under his legs and crawl away in shame like Good-luck Jonathan.
Nyatefetor 9 years ago

These guys want our future generations to keep working for their children by paying off their looting. No way! Ghana has a lot of intelligent and business minded people only that the politicians would rather bring in foreigne ...
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These guys want our future generations to keep working for their children by paying off their looting. No way! Ghana has a lot of intelligent and business minded people only that the politicians would rather bring in foreigners to front their sins.
The Don 9 years ago

I think Ghana must wait on this decision.It should be left for the next Parliament and the next elected president be he the blockhead we currently have or Nana Akufo Addo.Well for the ndc folks who will argue we can't wait, y ...
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I think Ghana must wait on this decision.It should be left for the next Parliament and the next elected president be he the blockhead we currently have or Nana Akufo Addo.Well for the ndc folks who will argue we can't wait, you guys have with your incompetence kept us waiting for a long time and I believe a couple of months will make no difference,at least not in the pursuance of doing the right .
XMAN 9 years ago

WHAT IS HAPPENING TO GHANA?

WHAT IS HAPPENING TO GHANA?
John 9 years ago

Amuzu or what ever u called your self mind the way you talk foolishly it will not help you I don't no why this country is full of illiterates

Amuzu or what ever u called your self mind the way you talk foolishly it will not help you I don't no why this country is full of illiterates
Slyster 9 years ago

Amuzu didn't say it all . The followers of these mahama"s thieving ndc party are all equally thieves because , a thieve will always support another thieve. You should be ashamed of yourself. Useless and clueless people.

Amuzu didn't say it all . The followers of these mahama"s thieving ndc party are all equally thieves because , a thieve will always support another thieve. You should be ashamed of yourself. Useless and clueless people.
KWAPPS 9 years ago

Where are the Norwegians oo? They said the Ameri deal was way overblown. Now here we go again. Atta-Mills mysteriously died when he was about to sanction the then vice president, this very John Mahama, for ballooning the cost ...
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Where are the Norwegians oo? They said the Ameri deal was way overblown. Now here we go again. Atta-Mills mysteriously died when he was about to sanction the then vice president, this very John Mahama, for ballooning the cost of military jets and hangar bought from the Brazilian. Now the thief himself is running the country and what do we see? Overblown this overblown that overblown everything. Our debts are mounting yet there is very little to show for. Vote massively to get rid of this gang of NDC thieves who are licking the country dry.
Degraft Benjamin 9 years ago

These kind of comments makes ur party loose elections

These kind of comments makes ur party loose elections

They Say They Say 9 years ago

The problem is, all these foreign workers who come as expatriates to build these facilities. We have enough ghanaian engineers, technicians, welders, fabricators, mechanics doing amazing things overseas. Is there any effort b ...
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The problem is, all these foreign workers who come as expatriates to build these facilities. We have enough ghanaian engineers, technicians, welders, fabricators, mechanics doing amazing things overseas. Is there any effort by both parties to harness this human capital to develop the country? Ghana should start putting together a database for all these technicians overseas to come back and help build the country and stop over reliance on foreign workers.
sea storm 9 years ago

when will this MAHAMA & gangsters stop the state LOOTING?

when will this MAHAMA & gangsters stop the state LOOTING?
KK, Volta 9 years ago

Because you Ghanaians are cowards and weak. You dare not stand up to fight these thieves--the so called ministers and MPs. Until that time Ghana has no future.
Look at these bogus journalists, they cannot even ask hard queat ...
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Because you Ghanaians are cowards and weak. You dare not stand up to fight these thieves--the so called ministers and MPs. Until that time Ghana has no future.
Look at these bogus journalists, they cannot even ask hard queations
Lord S 9 years ago

Russia is one country, Ghana should focus attention on in doing business when it comes to energy. We are just wasting money and time which is a value added commodity to be well managed for a better Ghana nation. We just can't ...
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Russia is one country, Ghana should focus attention on in doing business when it comes to energy. We are just wasting money and time which is a value added commodity to be well managed for a better Ghana nation. We just can't live in darkness and give all flimsy excuses in the name of politics. WE NEED RESOLUTIONS NOW.
BONELOOTERS 9 years ago

The Looting Brigade does not even know when enough is enough. Ghana must show them the exit come December 7 !!!!!!!

The Looting Brigade does not even know when enough is enough. Ghana must show them the exit come December 7 !!!!!!!
cambou 9 years ago

U ve KARPOWER n AMERI Power plants lying idle bcos u cnt fuel dem yet u r going to buy another plant fr almost 1million dollars. Thieves dey r! stealers!

U ve KARPOWER n AMERI Power plants lying idle bcos u cnt fuel dem yet u r going to buy another plant fr almost 1million dollars. Thieves dey r! stealers!
kobea Augustine 9 years ago

Eiiiiiiiiiiii kr)no paaaa ni

Eiiiiiiiiiiii kr)no paaaa ni
Addo Kuffour 9 years ago

Here they go again with basket mouth Asiama leading the charge with Osama Bin Nans lurking in the background

Here they go again with basket mouth Asiama leading the charge with Osama Bin Nans lurking in the background
kofi 9 years ago

Your conment clearly shows how stupid you are....
fool

Your conment clearly shows how stupid you are....
fool
NANA OWUSU GERMANY 9 years ago

INFACT I DONT KNOW WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS MAHAMA AND HIS GANGS WANT TO RIDE GHANA INTO,THERE ARE SO MANY WAYS TO STOP THIS ENERGY PROBLEM ONCE AND FOR ALL BUT THEY ARE DOING ALL CONTRACT WRONG ALL UNSERIOUS COUNTRYS.THEY CAN ...
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INFACT I DONT KNOW WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS MAHAMA AND HIS GANGS WANT TO RIDE GHANA INTO,THERE ARE SO MANY WAYS TO STOP THIS ENERGY PROBLEM ONCE AND FOR ALL BUT THEY ARE DOING ALL CONTRACT WRONG ALL UNSERIOUS COUNTRYS.THEY CAN´T CONTRACT A COMPANY IN GERMANY LIKE,SIEMENS ALL RWE BECOUSE THERE WILL BE NO CHANCE FOR THEM TO STEAL AND SHARE.WE HAVE ALOT ON SUN SUNSHINE THAT WE CAN USE IT AS SOLAC SYSTEM THAT WILL HELP GHANA SO MANY YEARS,,BUT NATIONAL THIEF MAHAMA HAVE NOT THAT IDEA TO DO THIS ,HOW CAN A COUNTRY LIKE GHANA DO BUSINESS WITH INTERNATIONAL THIEF.SINCELESS PRESIDENT AND CO THEY DONT KNOW HOW TO MANAGEMENT ALL RUHLE A COUNTRY ONLY LOT AND SHARE

nostra 9 years ago

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Is these npp guys thinking about quality security,and the dulability
Even if it is 500 mln
They will complain
Ghanaians must belive in quality
If you go to shop there are £20 suit
And there are £200 suit
I am talki ...
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Is these npp guys thinking about quality security,and the dulability
Even if it is 500 mln
They will complain
Ghanaians must belive in quality
If you go to shop there are £20 suit
And there are £200 suit
I am talking about quality here
Npp give us a break
They even cokplain about Akosombo dam
Ghanaians should tell them
They prefare quality than quantity
NII 9 years ago

You are such a fool for saying what you are saying.Blind idiot. Wake up from your sleep. Day has far broken.

You are such a fool for saying what you are saying.Blind idiot. Wake up from your sleep. Day has far broken.
BB Ghana 9 years ago

You Ghanaians are really backwards. When will you stop thinking and voting on tribal and party lines instead of thinking on the best way out

You Ghanaians are really backwards. When will you stop thinking and voting on tribal and party lines instead of thinking on the best way out
Idisco 9 years ago

Those who do not think b4 given a comment pls respect yourself. Do not talk rubbish and learn how to respect.

Those who do not think b4 given a comment pls respect yourself. Do not talk rubbish and learn how to respect.
Keith 9 years ago

The Entire NDC politicians & their leader Prez JM can best be described us ' Dry Face ' they have no shame and more they loot they still want more , is pathetic becus is obvious is all about them and no care for the citize ...
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The Entire NDC politicians & their leader Prez JM can best be described us ' Dry Face ' they have no shame and more they loot they still want more , is pathetic becus is obvious is all about them and no care for the citizenry . Fortunately they are not all that smart so is scandal upon scandal exposing the level of their corruption . I feel so sad for the country Ghana & i think is abt time , long overdue , enough is enough , We need to show them the back door one time . The NDC have had its fair share of power and this is the new era and I hope Ghanaians move forward , we need a real leader , Lets give NPP the opportunitiy to rule the country and then we can compare & contruct . I just look forward . I believe we Ghanians are smart so let's vote widely and for the love of our country . #I am for change come Dec 17th . Good morning World !
NII 9 years ago

I charge any party that will emerge winners of the forth coming December 7th elections to made sure that they probe each and every project undertaken by this NDC thieves. You can't just understand them, whether it is incompe ...
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I charge any party that will emerge winners of the forth coming December 7th elections to made sure that they probe each and every project undertaken by this NDC thieves. You can't just understand them, whether it is incompetence, undue diligence, negligence,wickedness, robbing etc., you don't know. Its obvious that NDC have planned and intentionally want to totally destroy this nation and make it extremely difficult for any political party to manage the this country should they loose. Honestly Mahamah and his cohorts are truly genius in creating loot and share, mismanagement and stealing. Enough is enough this nonsense must stop.
Luze 9 years ago

Stupid commends all over, Ghana found oil during NPP's time which could have relieve Ghanaians from this hardship, but NPP government gave 90 percent to foreigners and keep 10 percent for Ghana, you love that one. Idiots.

Stupid commends all over, Ghana found oil during NPP's time which could have relieve Ghanaians from this hardship, but NPP government gave 90 percent to foreigners and keep 10 percent for Ghana, you love that one. Idiots.
NII 9 years ago

Please don't show your ignorance, do you know the risk involve in oil exploration? Tell me what has NDC done on subsequent contracts after our oil drought terrain has been de-risk by NPP through Komos and co by the grace of G ...
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Please don't show your ignorance, do you know the risk involve in oil exploration? Tell me what has NDC done on subsequent contracts after our oil drought terrain has been de-risk by NPP through Komos and co by the grace of God. Capital NONSENSE.
So you expect us to sit down while this loot and share goes on.
Prime Minister of Sekondi-Takoradi 9 years ago

Luze,you are a stupid fool,kwasea paaa,aponkyi,no wonder you are a product of ndc criminals. so where is the 10 percent that NPP government Ghanaians? ndc IDIOT'S BAMMM!!! #STILL THE BATTLE IS THE LORD'S #CHANGE IS COMING #NA ...
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Luze,you are a stupid fool,kwasea paaa,aponkyi,no wonder you are a product of ndc criminals. so where is the 10 percent that NPP government Ghanaians? ndc IDIOT'S BAMMM!!! #STILL THE BATTLE IS THE LORD'S #CHANGE IS COMING #NANA ADDO IS COMING
Mr. Mensah 9 years ago

Listening to Deputy Minister yesterday I can say that this report incomplete.
What are the conditions of bringing this plant in terms of financing.
What are the explanation for the increment.This information are also availa ...
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Listening to Deputy Minister yesterday I can say that this report incomplete.
What are the conditions of bringing this plant in terms of financing.
What are the explanation for the increment.This information are also available and you will do us a lot of favour if you will follow up with these details.
This type of reporting is harmful

Pea kofi 9 years ago

To all NDC followers. Nothing is as disgraceful as you.

To all NDC followers. Nothing is as disgraceful as you.
Man 9 years ago

IF IT WERE SOMEBODY FROM THE NPP WHO HAD DECLARED WAR OR GIVEN TRIBAL LADEN CALLS, THE BUNCH OF HYPOCRITES IN GHANA WOULD HAVE CALLED FOR THEIR BLOOD. BUT NOBODY SEEMS TO BE INTERESTED IN SUCH GRIEVOUS MISBEHAVIOURS FROM THE ...
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IF IT WERE SOMEBODY FROM THE NPP WHO HAD DECLARED WAR OR GIVEN TRIBAL LADEN CALLS, THE BUNCH OF HYPOCRITES IN GHANA WOULD HAVE CALLED FOR THEIR BLOOD. BUT NOBODY SEEMS TO BE INTERESTED IN SUCH GRIEVOUS MISBEHAVIOURS FROM THE NDC.
Energy Expert 9 years ago

VRA is the institution mandated by law to generate power for Ghana. Why is the government negotiating commercial contracts with little or no involvement of the VRA. I smell the rat.

VRA is the institution mandated by law to generate power for Ghana. Why is the government negotiating commercial contracts with little or no involvement of the VRA. I smell the rat.
Brad . 9 years ago

Luze be ashamed of ur self and I think u such s coward . No wonder u support the NDC , u guys hate Gh and u know the truth yet u so evil u cannot do away with ur insecurities and put Gh first instead of party colours , are u ...
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Luze be ashamed of ur self and I think u such s coward . No wonder u support the NDC , u guys hate Gh and u know the truth yet u so evil u cannot do away with ur insecurities and put Gh first instead of party colours , are u guys real ? Smh . . There was no need for all that insults . Dirty dude , change ok !
edem 9 years ago

Ghana on a borrowing spree.this NDC government only borrow for project.if this is what governance is all about,then any idiot can rule ghana

Ghana on a borrowing spree.this NDC government only borrow for project.if this is what governance is all about,then any idiot can rule ghana
Prime Minister of Sekondi-Takoradi 9 years ago

another create loot and shares from incompetent dead goat John Ford mahama and his ndc criminals. Oman Ghana, already has enough of generators all that we need is fuel for the generators and nothing else.ndc IDIOT'S BAMMM!!! ...
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another create loot and shares from incompetent dead goat John Ford mahama and his ndc criminals. Oman Ghana, already has enough of generators all that we need is fuel for the generators and nothing else.ndc IDIOT'S BAMMM!!! #STILL THE BATTLE IS THE LORD'S #CHANGE IS COMING #NANA ADDO IS COMING
Obuasi 9 years ago

so all de over billn that came,all that de NDC can give Ghanaians is dis? so u see? left to me alone,politic n religion is de cause of mankind's problems, lets rise against them now or never.

so all de over billn that came,all that de NDC can give Ghanaians is dis? so u see? left to me alone,politic n religion is de cause of mankind's problems, lets rise against them now or never.
Anyi 9 years ago

Sometimes, our MPs astonish me with theuir lack of focus.
Once there are suspicions regarding a cntract, the first quesrtion should be: did it go through the approved route? Was the bid aedvertuised, and if so, what were the ...
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Sometimes, our MPs astonish me with theuir lack of focus.
Once there are suspicions regarding a cntract, the first quesrtion should be: did it go through the approved route? Was the bid aedvertuised, and if so, what were the bids that were unsuccessful?

With0ut answering these f8nbdamental questions, pri9ces and variation of prices are mere details which can be explained a3way!The record of the NDC Government with regard to corrupt, single-sourced contracts and projects should makeour MPs very vigilant indeed.
KOFI MANU,MIAMI-FLO.,US 9 years ago

MAHAMA AND NDC KNOW FULL WELL THEY WON'T WIN THIS ELECTION SO ARE LOOTING THE COFFERS LEFT, RIGHT AND CENTER TO MAKE THINGS DIFFICULT FOR THE WINNER.GJANAIANS,WAKE AND REVOLT.

MAHAMA AND NDC KNOW FULL WELL THEY WON'T WIN THIS ELECTION SO ARE LOOTING THE COFFERS LEFT, RIGHT AND CENTER TO MAKE THINGS DIFFICULT FOR THE WINNER.GJANAIANS,WAKE AND REVOLT.
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SETH 9 years ago

No to 400 megawatt for 953 millions dollars. instead of 56 additional megawatt, it is better to make 2 X 344 (688 megawatts)to cost 1.3 billion dollars. even other markets are providing 400 megawatts for 600 millions.

No to 400 megawatt for 953 millions dollars. instead of 56 additional megawatt, it is better to make 2 X 344 (688 megawatts)to cost 1.3 billion dollars. even other markets are providing 400 megawatts for 600 millions.
K Man 9 years ago

I am getting tired to the back teeth of these news reports and complaints. Not because NDC is a good party or Mahama is competent because HE ISN’T! How long have Ghanaians (media, opposition, electorate, diasporians) known ...
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I am getting tired to the back teeth of these news reports and complaints. Not because NDC is a good party or Mahama is competent because HE ISN’T! How long have Ghanaians (media, opposition, electorate, diasporians) known this.....YEARS!!!! But yet we cry and say “oh, why, why?”. Honestly I am starting to get very vexed because it’s like Ghanaians have had some Juju performed on them where we cry and moan and DO NOTHING!! Media, electorate, parliament, judiciary....if it’s from blatant corruption, stealing last election, to EC meddling to judgement debts, dumsor and on and on.

It’s like a wife who complains about her husband being an adulterer and bad father but lets him into the house, cooks for him , allows him to continue to abuse the family and lays down with him and yet still complains..... come election if Mahama is so bad then why don’t Ghanaians do the correct thing and vote him out no matter the nonsense being tried by the EC!! If not then all the nonsense and corruption and poor governance is on Ghana and everyone should stay silent and enjoy until 2020.

The atmosphere for corruption in general and with politicians should be so hot that no one would dare undertake the blatant corruption we have seen be it under a NPP government or God forbid another NCD government.

Honestly I don’t understand if Ghanaians are just too soft natured or spineless!
N. Kofi 9 years ago

All contracts that were sole sourced by this Mahama/NDC government shall be abrogated and investigated. Culprits shall be tried and jailed if found guilty. These contractors are put on notice.

All contracts that were sole sourced by this Mahama/NDC government shall be abrogated and investigated. Culprits shall be tried and jailed if found guilty. These contractors are put on notice.
Abena Osei 9 years ago

MAHAMA UP TO HIS TRICKS AGAIN OOO. THIS IS NOT DEMOCRACY! IT IS MAHAMA'S DICTATORSHIP OOO.

MAHAMA UP TO HIS TRICKS AGAIN OOO. THIS IS NOT DEMOCRACY! IT IS MAHAMA'S DICTATORSHIP OOO.
GIVE ME MY BALLOT PAPER NOW 9 years ago

In the Ameri, Mahama, Terkper, Donkor and Co. absconded with almost 300 million dollars.
Currently in this deal over 300 million dollars has been tucked on the deal for thieving by Mahama, Terkper, Jinapor and Co.
The quan ...
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In the Ameri, Mahama, Terkper, Donkor and Co. absconded with almost 300 million dollars.
Currently in this deal over 300 million dollars has been tucked on the deal for thieving by Mahama, Terkper, Jinapor and Co.
The quantum of just these two deals alone put the thieving amount John Mahama and his stealing brigade are bolting off with, at over a staggering 3/4's of a billion dollars ie 750million dollars from just these two agreements alone.
This is the thievery that has earned John Dramani Mahama the position as the 2nd most corrupt President and gov't on the African continent. This is the thievery that has buried Ghana firmly in the doldrums of economic ruin. This is the thievery that has collapsed this country and this is the thievery of John Dramani Mahama and his stealing brigade that has ruled him out as totally unfit and utterly unqualified to lead Ghana and he will leave office this Dec.
Governance in Ghana has been reduced to thievery here, thievery there, thievery everywhere ably promoted and championed by the thieving gov't of John Dramani Mahama.
Alfred Mark Adade 9 years ago

Ghana under this present leadership my question is why please you need to think about this country a little.
It is the I care for you or the better Ghana Agenda since its the people who are going to pay for it NOT you the pr ...
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Ghana under this present leadership my question is why please you need to think about this country a little.
It is the I care for you or the better Ghana Agenda since its the people who are going to pay for it NOT you the president.WHY I ASK WHY

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