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Financial scandal hits Catholic Church in Upper East

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  • wisdom speaks 9 years ago

    Is there any hope for An African country to be developed?
    What's wrong with these our leaders and the youth?
    Let's kick those old, idiots and fill the places with youthful ideas

  • William 9 years ago

    Tackling corruption objectively does not paint a hopeless picture! There is corruption everywhere in the world. The issue is do you sweep it under the carpet or tackle it? Tackling it does not make it a hopeless situation? Bu ...
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  • ELINAM 9 years ago

    It's only a matter of time that this false religion would die a natural death. The disappoint and the false promises will lead to its own demise,

    It happened before in Ancient Egypt -Kemet. A false religion by invaders w ...
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  • Nana 9 years ago

    Africa will never be truly free until it throws away the filth and divisiveness region creates and embraces it's rich spirituality from which all religions copied.
    The writings are all on the walls.
    Man,know thyself.

  • Atanga Abanga 9 years ago

    'Bishop Aboteligri' and his ilk should stop disgracing our cherished Father Aboteyuure.

  • Israel Jude 9 years ago

    Foolish Abanga Atanga! The whole world knows that you rebellious Roger Aboteyuure may live his whole life fighting all bishops, Akanlu, Abadamloora, Agyenta and even those to come later, he is not fit to be a bishop and will ...
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  • Apana 9 years ago

    Please, if we want to talk about corruption, Fr. Moses Akebule would have being in prison. Please, allow the young guy to develop the church. Advice Fr. Aboteyure to stop destroying the the church. We live to see, and we all ...
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  • stomach direction priests of today 9 years ago

    Where can I place fr. Astu and the rest . Hmm God himself will surely expose them one by one.

  • Extreme 9 years ago

    They re disgracing themselves

  • Augusco Boy 9 years ago

    As a Catholic, I am disappointed to admit that this type of financial rot and pure mismanagement of Church funds are rampant at the highest level of every Catholic Diocese in Ghana. If Rome were interested in PROPERLY auditin ...
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  • BEN K.. OHIO(www.benkohio.com.usa) 9 years ago

    Author.. Bonzo kaku.. It has come to the notice of the Blackstar that Asamoah gyan has sold his conscience to nana akufu addo popularly known as all die be die and now he is doing the bidding of the npp. How could Ghana win a ...
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  • nana addo 9 years ago

    Go and patch up your differences and stop sensationalizing issues.
    Send the matter to chraj or EOCO and do not disturb us.
    Bolga as a whole is even going down.

  • God is not a Bishop 9 years ago

    I like that SUBMISSION paaa,go to EOCO

  • Abotibala Atarezir 9 years ago

    These are the very people that cause the downfall of the Mass Service Association in Bolga. All in the name of not ready to serve the number seven.The question is are we serving God or man? ooooh may God have mercy on us all, ...
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  • Justice Brown 9 years ago

    Please next time space our old Man Msgr Roger Aboteyuure we proud of him n stop giving him wrong information. You are disgracing our Father Aboteyuure. He is a Hero, No size I pray that he may live long and no the truth somed ...
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  • Abolga Fredom 9 years ago

    Yes its true no more Lesken Beer.The truth will come out some Day. Weather Fr.Ezekiel is right or Apana God knows best. I Pray that God will continue to use Fr. Ezekiel to bless his People and protect him against the tricks o ...
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  • Extreme 9 years ago

    Amen

  • Prince Alaabila 9 years ago

    Who have made Mr Apana the Auditor of Church collections if you are tire of giving please stop. NO more breakfast, launch and Beer for your members.Fr keep the fire burning we need the word.

  • Extreme 9 years ago

    Fr Ezekiel more grace upon u.All those who do not want the truth Wil be exposed! In fact they have started it hahahaha

  • AmJesus 9 years ago

    Speak not of things u don't know but just hear of,u may be cousing a problem for ur self

  • God is not a Bishop 9 years ago

    senseless dudes stealing from the Lord. Audit them now now.touch not my annointed for where?. These ravenous wolves must be slain now.Thieves, bastards,what a shame.

  • Rata 9 years ago

    The so called Genalist Edward Adeti should be arrested for non having facts and publishing this piece of crap! For the third time he has published wrong information about the Catholic Church. First a brother dies in Navrogo a ...
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  • Extreme 9 years ago

    Stealing to do wat?To drink beer or build a house he has a better one prepared in heaven for.Plse repent n give ourselves to Christ before u gnash ur teeth

  • Amoah 9 years ago

    This is serious!!!!

  • KK. 9 years ago

    What a piece! Asem be ba.

  • Araba Thompson 9 years ago

    NDC boys are having LAUGH. Why? Bro Okudzeto said to Uncle Omane if this is corruption then corruption is now a joker. Reply from Uncle Omane: Comrade, no!!!corruption is no joker, its a shocker!!! Ghanaians can shock us in ...
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  • HANSON-ASENUA, 9 years ago

    The cause of the Catholic losing all these money is from the bad Government who brought this DKM to embezzle the church money so let us vote against NDC

  • hopapnao 9 years ago

    Mr Apana or whatever u call yourself, time will tell ok. Wait for the wrath of God.

  • sunkwa 9 years ago

    God dosnt know them so nopthing will happen. They know its all manipulation so that is free money ti chop, look for true worship and be free.

  • Yourself 9 years ago

    These are the idiots who opposed the bishop even way back before his ordination. They are up with rented media to do some dirty job for them. Ask them to disclose their own financial sins in the church. God must be your inves ...
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  • Francis 9 years ago

    I think that you are not paying the priest well. Pay him well and there will be better accountability with your monies.

  • sunkwa 9 years ago

    If this is true organisation from God then these so called priest need no salary, ask your self how much was Jesus paid????

  • Pele 9 years ago

    Fr. Ezekiel was a class mate at the KNUST from 1997 to 2001. He did Bsc. Natural resources Magt (wildlife option). I know him very well. He is good in terms of his belief. He also attended Notre Dame minor seminary, but his p ...
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  • Israel Jude 9 years ago

    Pele, you seeking to dent Fr. Ezekiel's good name and good works in Sacred Heart parish by telling lies about him in this comment? I should like you to tell us more about how you know about statues in church, how much money h ...
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  • OSIE 9 years ago

    Are you really a mate to Fr.? because you do not write like somebody who knows him or you are out to destroy him just like the writer of this story has set out to do.
    any level headed reader does not need to know the genesi ...
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  • just be just 9 years ago

    Pele, are you really serious? There is what we call "freedom of worship and or association".It does not really matter whether or not his parents are Catholics. I guess you must be the "chew and pour" type of person. Try to se ...
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  • Rob 9 years ago

    Shame on you Pele

  • GHANA BASED GHANAIAN 9 years ago

    RAWLINGS SAID THAT IN 1979. NOW THAT HE IS OLD WHAT DO GHANAIANS DO NOW. YOUTHFUL EXHUBERANCE FADES WITH AGE.

  • Koojam 9 years ago

    DKM - Dramani Kosi Mahama and his dubious companies are duping all institutions, even God's houses. Lord save Ghana ooooo! Save Ghana now. Better to vote out Dramani Kosi Mahama and recover all monies paid to DKM.

  • dosk - formal church president, st. T 9 years ago

    investing in a financial institution was not a bad initiative. the church would have made gains but for the mismanagement of Dkm.
    the cost of renovation of a four seater toilet was outrageous.
    time has come for we Catholi ...
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  • King Kong 9 years ago

    Jesus will never return to earth again because we make mockery of his gospel.

  • Adoko kwesi , and they Will still vot 9 years ago

    Solve your problems internally

  • Sir Robert Ayamga 9 years ago

    I think we are seeking redress from the wrong forum. The Catholic Church is so resourceful and l believe we have not exausted that resource.Militancy is a wrong approach.

  • ABILEO 9 years ago

    This their internal fight is now been poured out to the public.

  • Conrad 9 years ago

    This article is factually bankrupt and full of tonnes of untruths and shamefully made allegations. For example, bus in question quoted as being purchased at £50,000 was actually procured over 10 years ago in an immobile stat ...
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  • Israel Jude 9 years ago

    You've made the truth on this issue. Apana should tell us more about Roger Aboteyuure, James Nsoh, Patrick Azika, Peter Asusua, David Ayariga, Atidoo Gabriel, and Atinga Samuel, relating the story to Mass Servers riot, taking ...
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  • Angel 9 years ago

    It is a shame to read this kind of lies being g spewed out to tarnish the image of Fr Ezekiel. Fred and his friends know they are be economical with the truth. God is watching you

  • JB Batata 9 years ago

    It takes a courageous man to reveal this.I have the strong conviction that the donations and collections have been stolen and squandered over the years.Those who chose to defend the priest and church elder didn't say where th ...
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  • Equator 9 years ago

    Gone are the days were mice in the church are very poor. Today the trend has change. Church mice are making it big, in fact even bigger than the politicians. I'm afraid to mention the big mouse cos of crucifiction. But reader ...
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  • sinderila 9 years ago

    please Mr Fred apana ,go back to atulbabissi where u come from n solve your chieftaincy problem. and leave, the priest and the parishness in peace. Ignorance is a very big disease.

  • Yin 9 years ago

    He has the backing of the Atulbabiisi priest and some frafra priests who think the parish belongs to them. They would not even feel pity for their sick Parish priest, Msgr. James. A parishioner, who is not a frafra is helping ...
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  • Concern Catholic 9 years ago

    These miscreants and shameless stooges should now their heads in shame. Doing the bidding of a block-headed disappointed old man called Aboteyuure who's ambition of becoming a bishop which has eluded him and also having one o ...
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  • Babs 9 years ago

    Mr. Apana and his few so-called aggrieved parishioners have their own agenda in the Sacred Heart Parish of which I'm a member. We have been following all your efforts to control the cathedral as if it was made for a particul ...
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  • Kpalbil George 9 years ago

    What a shocking news,bishop must wake up and address this issue to curve members from going to other stations.k

  • Concern Catholic 9 years ago

    Mr. Kpalbi, If you have been following events from the diocese you would gave kmown that a lot has been done to unify the diocese. The bishop from day one has been preaching reconciliation. Just that some one who together wit ...
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  • ELINAM 9 years ago

    It's only a matter of time. The whole " holy father not marrying" in order to remain holy is a lie . The Anglicans do marry and they're catholic. The only difference is one is ruled by a sinful pope in Rome who ordered the ...
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  • Concern Catholic 9 years ago

    The Catholic Church is bigger than personalities and tribes. A well bred and formed Catholic won't go on such a tangent. If it's not a matter of soar grapes why do this. I know discerning Catholics both home and abroad who kn ...
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  • King Asooh 9 years ago

    The parish priest is a disgrace to the Clergy and Catholics he should call to order. It is a disturbing news

  • YAO-DANSO,(south afri.) 9 years ago

    Fr. Ezekiel, I know very well that u wouldn't do these. May the Lord bless n guide u. Praying for u.

  • Zika 9 years ago

    This is the work of poor journalism. An article from the BONABOTO rented press. Any one familiar with this diocese and especially with Sacred Heart Cathedral would know the Frafra agenda founded and led by Roger Aboteyouri. I ...
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  • Extreme 9 years ago

    Fr Ezekiel don be afraid God is using u to bless us n those who don wan to be let them beeee

  • Concerned Parishioner SHP, Bolga 9 years ago

    WE so disappointed at the people who call themselves angry protesters against the church leaders and in their parochial interest, trying to sabotage the men of God mentioned in this alleged scandal, we will not also be quiet ...
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  • i love my Church 9 years ago

    the persecution within the Church is more destructive than the persecution from outsiders

  • Amantinseh Apana 9 years ago

    No more drinking of Beer while counting money, Mr Apana and his so call faithful Catholics.Where were U when Lesken cars use too come to the Mission gardens n offload only Alcohol for faithful catholic like you to be drinking ...
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  • Newlove 9 years ago

    My Lord Bishop,If your Diocese don,t need Fr Ezekiel we need him here in Accra. No cross no crown Fr.we are praying with you.

  • JB Batata 9 years ago

    Collaborators of the priest should desist from shielding him.Can they deny he did not take a unilateral decision with the charismatic leader to send that colossal some of money to DKM? Just as he preaches against ills in soci ...
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  • Zika 9 years ago

    Then should he render the accounts on the social media since you decided to go public? JB Batata you know the truth. You know how to handle conflicts and disputes in your church. Follow the procedures.

  • JB Batata 9 years ago

    You see Zika,facts that are not frankly faced do have the habit of stabbing us in the back.Truely I now understand why membership in Sacred Heart is growing with generous contributions while the structures remain dilapidated, ...
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  • AmJesus 9 years ago

    Let there be peace

  • AmJesus 9 years ago

    A church is a house of God,why all these evil plans to disgrace others.Is this how we were thought to live as children of God.Mind u,no one fights the chosen once nd goes free

  • John Apandow 9 years ago

    God have mercy on this frafra's who don't want any tribe to work in their land. This is good priest who is putting things in order in the parish but this frafra's who always want to chop free from where they haven't sowed wil ...
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  • Simonic acid 9 years ago

    Hmm, why, We taught only some governments that are corrupt not knowing that some church leaders are also corrupt. They need to refund all the money if this information is really true.

  • just be just 9 years ago

    Seek the favor of God and His descending power because many in society are out to criminalize others. But the question is "are we all just in our dealings", this includes the publishers and the personality who is deemed to be ...
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  • Ethel 9 years ago

    should these be brought on social media. What a disgrace.

  • John 8:44 9 years ago

    Am an altar server and base on the number given that alone should tell someone that he is a liar which parish in this region will you ever get about 500 membership of altar servers this is a blatant lie. God have mercy.

  • Mame 9 years ago

    I think 500 mass servers in a single catholic church in any area in Ghana will still be a lie. Even in abroad I still think it will be untrue. It's only St Peter's in Rome which I guess could be possible. Even that! Anyway, I ...
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  • a tanga paul 9 years ago

    the bishop must act on all those making public church matters

  • Mckenna Angsoyele 9 years ago

    I wonder if the writer of this story is really a Christian. By putting this message here is the problem solved? I think Fr. Ezekiel must be a very dedicated priest. The writer is only trying to tarnish his reputation, but he/ ...
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  • Aba'asiyela 9 years ago

    I didn't know that people don't write their real names when commenting on issues. Put your true name for easy location. Fred you are a period Catholic. God bless and protect you and your family.

  • adakabila 9 years ago

    The old grumpy fame seeker antichrist at it again. God save the universal church

  • Norbert 9 years ago

    I am surprise at this report, who is responsible for this article, who is the reporter? come on! u can report without confirming, what can of journalism is this. shame;less u

  • AGANA 9 years ago

    If we the parishioners are honest and objective we know the truths about the issues. The current team of priests are doing well and keeping the parish alive and vibrant and some disgruntled old priests and their spies in the ...
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  • AGAN 9 years ago

    God bless and protect Fr Ezekiel