Tackle graft – Jon Benjamin to Akufo-Addo

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Prince Charles 8 years ago

You are speaking to the wrong choir, my friend. Akufo Addo is not interested in what you are saying, because he wanted to be president to be able to pay off all his debts from previous runs.

Until a young vibrant fearless ...
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You are speaking to the wrong choir, my friend. Akufo Addo is not interested in what you are saying, because he wanted to be president to be able to pay off all his debts from previous runs.

Until a young vibrant fearless Ghanaian, somebody like Thomas Sankara (not Rawlings) comes to clean house, Ghana will continue on this trajectory.
PRINCE KWASI ADADE (OFIE P33) 8 years ago

##PROF. ADEI FIRES SALVOS!!!!! COURTESY: CLASSFMONLINE.COM ----- The various corruption allegations surfacing are proof that the Mahama administration was far more corrupt than previously thought, former Rector of the Ghana I ...
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##PROF. ADEI FIRES SALVOS!!!!! COURTESY: CLASSFMONLINE.COM ----- The various corruption allegations surfacing are proof that the Mahama administration was far more corrupt than previously thought, former Rector of the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), Prof Stephen Adei has said at a Business Roundtable organised by Yamson and Associates in Accra on Wednesday, 31 May. “Do you know why many people want to be politicians? It’s because that is the quickest way to get rich in this country,” Prof Adei said, adding: “We are yet to know the facts because we are not the investigators but the types of things that are being revealed about the amount of corruption [are mind-boggling].” ---- So far three appointees of former President John Mahama are being investigated by the Bureau of National Investigations (BNI) for allegedly diverting some $4million belonging to the National Communications Authority (NCA). The three appointees, according to Information Minister Mustapha Hamid, conspired with a private citizen to commit the act. The former Mahama appointees being investigated, as named by Mr Hamid in an interview with Joy FM’s Kojo Yankson on Wednesday, 24 May, include Mr Eugene Baffoe-Bonney, former Board Chairman of the NCA; Mr William Tevie, former Chief Executive Officer of the NCA; and Alhaji Osman, former Deputy National Security Coordinator. Their conspirator, according to Mr Hamid is one George Oppong. Mr Hamid said they engaged in the graft in connection with a contract between the Mahama administration and an Israeli company, NSO Group Technology Limited, in which the latter was to supply eavesdropping gadgets worth $6 million. The equipment were meant to help the government of Ghana monitor the calls of suspected terrorists. In the course of the transaction, Mr Hamid said a local agent – Infraloks Development Limited – charged $2million as facilitation fee, bringing the total amount to $8million. According to Mr Hamid, National Security, which did not have the funds for the equipment, allowed the NCA, which supervises the use of such equipment, to fund the project. The NCA top officials, he revealed, withdrew $4 million from the NCA’s kitty but gave only $1million to the Israeli firm. The surplus, according to Mr Hamid, was deposited into the personal accounts of Mr George Oppong, who fronted as an agent of Infraloks Development Ltd. He said Alhaji Osman orchestrated the entire deal. According to Mr Hamid, demands by the Israeli firm to be paid the $5 million balance after the Mahama administration lost power in the December 2016 elections prompted the new Akufo-Addo government to probe the transaction after which the graft was detected. Mr Hamid said: “They took $4 million from NCA accounts and paid $1 million to the Israeli company and then deposited $3 million in the accounts of the local agent, one Mr George Oppong, and proceeded to share the $3million among themselves.”
Ali Baba A 8 years ago

This UK hypocrite high commissioner has commended nana Addo for the role the president's finance minister has created an offshore account from the 2.25 billion dollars?

This UK hypocrite high commissioner has commended nana Addo for the role the president's finance minister has created an offshore account from the 2.25 billion dollars?
observer. 8 years ago

Sorry but this is a complete false interpretation the high commissioner said nothing of that sort.

Sorry but this is a complete false interpretation the high commissioner said nothing of that sort.
Nana Kuffuor. Abeka. La Paz. 8 years ago

Thank you Your Excellency. Thank you for your good works. God will richly bless you. As someone said you are preaching to the unconverted. Nana Addict's cabinet is composed mainly of sophisticated thieves aka kleptomaniacs. ...
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Thank you Your Excellency. Thank you for your good works. God will richly bless you. As someone said you are preaching to the unconverted. Nana Addict's cabinet is composed mainly of sophisticated thieves aka kleptomaniacs. At least for the NDC ones, you can catch you but the NPP ones you won't even see the paper trail. Ask Nana Addict himself what he did with the drill ship money stolen by him, Kan Dapaah and K. T. Hammond. It is in some bank account in London.
KAAJI 8 years ago

YOU TOO STUPID MAKE SUCH A COMMENT.CHECK YOUR STUPID MAHAMA AND WHAT HE DID TO GHANAIANS IN TERMS OF CORRUPTION. RIGHT NOW THINK ABOUT THE NINE MILLION DOLLAR ARMY CARS HE BOUGHT AS PRIVATE CARS BEING USED BY HIM AND T HE COR ...
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YOU TOO STUPID MAKE SUCH A COMMENT.CHECK YOUR STUPID MAHAMA AND WHAT HE DID TO GHANAIANS IN TERMS OF CORRUPTION. RIGHT NOW THINK ABOUT THE NINE MILLION DOLLAR ARMY CARS HE BOUGHT AS PRIVATE CARS BEING USED BY HIM AND T HE CORRUPT LORDINA.
ST. GHFUO, BLACK EXCELLENCE! 8 years ago

STAY. THE QUEEN SHOULD HIVE HI 3 MORE YRS IN GH

STAY. THE QUEEN SHOULD HIVE HI 3 MORE YRS IN GH
The African Patriot 8 years ago

Thank you, Mr. Benjamin. You talked like a true and patriot Ghanaians should do, but rather unfortunate, most of our Ghanaians are so selve centered, that they only think about them selves and that of their family. The effect ...
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Thank you, Mr. Benjamin. You talked like a true and patriot Ghanaians should do, but rather unfortunate, most of our Ghanaians are so selve centered, that they only think about them selves and that of their family. The effect of corruption sinks our education and intent to create jobs in our country and therefore rubb the majority citizens their human right of haven a peaceful living. The recent situation of the incidence against Captain Mahama shows that, if this guys had the opportunity to learn and acquire jobs, they will never involve them selves this way. Our leaders are also at fault and needed to put into prisons for that. What are we doing against it?

Thank you once again for your comment.
PRINCE KWASI ADADE (OFIE P33) 8 years ago

PROF. ADEI FIRES SALVOS!!!!! COURTESY: CLASSFMONLINE.COM ----- The various corruption allegations surfacing are proof that the Mahama administration was far more corrupt than previously thought, former Rector of the Ghana Ins ...
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PROF. ADEI FIRES SALVOS!!!!! COURTESY: CLASSFMONLINE.COM ----- The various corruption allegations surfacing are proof that the Mahama administration was far more corrupt than previously thought, former Rector of the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), Prof Stephen Adei has said at a Business Roundtable organised by Yamson and Associates in Accra on Wednesday, 31 May. “Do you know why many people want to be politicians? It’s because that is the quickest way to get rich in this country,” Prof Adei said, adding: “We are yet to know the facts because we are not the investigators but the types of things that are being revealed about the amount of corruption [are mind-boggling].” ---- So far three appointees of former President John Mahama are being investigated by the Bureau of National Investigations (BNI) for allegedly diverting some $4million belonging to the National Communications Authority (NCA). The three appointees, according to Information Minister Mustapha Hamid, conspired with a private citizen to commit the act. The former Mahama appointees being investigated, as named by Mr Hamid in an interview with Joy FM’s Kojo Yankson on Wednesday, 24 May, include Mr Eugene Baffoe-Bonney, former Board Chairman of the NCA; Mr William Tevie, former Chief Executive Officer of the NCA; and Alhaji Osman, former Deputy National Security Coordinator. Their conspirator, according to Mr Hamid is one George Oppong. Mr Hamid said they engaged in the graft in connection with a contract between the Mahama administration and an Israeli company, NSO Group Technology Limited, in which the latter was to supply eavesdropping gadgets worth $6 million. The equipment were meant to help the government of Ghana monitor the calls of suspected terrorists. In the course of the transaction, Mr Hamid said a local agent – Infraloks Development Limited – charged $2million as facilitation fee, bringing the total amount to $8million. According to Mr Hamid, National Security, which did not have the funds for the equipment, allowed the NCA, which supervises the use of such equipment, to fund the project. The NCA top officials, he revealed, withdrew $4 million from the NCA’s kitty but gave only $1million to the Israeli firm. The surplus, according to Mr Hamid, was deposited into the personal accounts of Mr George Oppong, who fronted as an agent of Infraloks Development Ltd. He said Alhaji Osman orchestrated the entire deal. According to Mr Hamid, demands by the Israeli firm to be paid the $5 million balance after the Mahama administration lost power in the December 2016 elections prompted the new Akufo-Addo government to probe the transaction after which the graft was detected. Mr Hamid said: “They took $4 million from NCA accounts and paid $1 million to the Israeli company and then deposited $3 million in the accounts of the local agent, one Mr George Oppong, and proceeded to share the $3million among themselves.”
Sarah 8 years ago

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2nd half of 2017 is almost here. Get skilled up, prepared for making raw cash daily! Get the No.1 bestseller,"Mobile Phones and Tablets Repairs: A Complete Guide for Beginners and Professionals". If idleness paid U in the 1st half, continue; If NOT, do something NOW about it!

NSAWAM 8 years ago

Nsawam has been waiting long enough to host the NDC looters of Ghana, and the looters must embrace Nsawam as their new home in this country. We repeat, they must move into their new home in this country.

Nsawam has been waiting long enough to host the NDC looters of Ghana, and the looters must embrace Nsawam as their new home in this country. We repeat, they must move into their new home in this country.
NDC stealing gangs 8 years ago

If not stealing how come Kofi Adamu can own 2 V8 and 3 pick ups how much does he earn as a party organizer

If not stealing how come Kofi Adamu can own 2 V8 and 3 pick ups how much does he earn as a party organizer
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Manny 8 years ago

Ofori Atta and others are already exhibiting corruption! Akufo Addo is only interested in becoming a president and nothing more. After claiming to assemble a first class government as taunted, what we witnessing is clear inco ...
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Ofori Atta and others are already exhibiting corruption! Akufo Addo is only interested in becoming a president and nothing more. After claiming to assemble a first class government as taunted, what we witnessing is clear incompetence in a full glare .What does oversized government with multiple deputies dipicts and represent ? Corruption still pervasive.
Wale2 Vanguards 8 years ago

I used to think that this guy was just interfering into Ghana's affairs but hey he has good advice. Some of the ambassadors will just keep quiet and the loot return to their home countries. This is a great guy, In fact he lov ...
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I used to think that this guy was just interfering into Ghana's affairs but hey he has good advice. Some of the ambassadors will just keep quiet and the loot return to their home countries. This is a great guy, In fact he loves Ghana more than our leaders do. Thank you very much.
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odawuro 8 years ago

I salute you sir ! NDC, PNDC , AFRC . JJ and Boakye Ojuan (meee e )see ur handwork today?

I salute you sir ! NDC, PNDC , AFRC . JJ and Boakye Ojuan (meee e )see ur handwork today?
KAAJI 8 years ago

YOU ARE REALLY A SENSIBLE MAN. NO WONDER THE STUPID NDC DON'T LIKE YOU BECAUSE THEY EAT AND BATHE IN CORRUPTION.

YOU ARE REALLY A SENSIBLE MAN. NO WONDER THE STUPID NDC DON'T LIKE YOU BECAUSE THEY EAT AND BATHE IN CORRUPTION.
Abuaku 8 years ago

Ghanians hate the one who speaks the truth, and no Ghanian would have travel every where in the world,including Papau Guinea for survival.But it is clear that what you are saying has been the cause.Thank you and God bless you ...
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Ghanians hate the one who speaks the truth, and no Ghanian would have travel every where in the world,including Papau Guinea for survival.But it is clear that what you are saying has been the cause.Thank you and God bless you,hope to see you again
Jasmine 8 years ago

How is he going to do it? Nana has been in the core of it already since Kufuor. Now that he is president himself and incurred debt, what going to be the brake on him?

Jon, don't waste your breath, nothing is going to happe ...
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How is he going to do it? Nana has been in the core of it already since Kufuor. Now that he is president himself and incurred debt, what going to be the brake on him?

Jon, don't waste your breath, nothing is going to happen good in Ghana; probably your stay should have offered you some insight! But good to know you care...

KSK 8 years ago

John Mahama has ruin the country. He assembled professional thieves. All they did was to loot anything they want with impunity. His second coming if Ghanaians approved, would be brutal. The create, loot & share will have no ...
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John Mahama has ruin the country. He assembled professional thieves. All they did was to loot anything they want with impunity. His second coming if Ghanaians approved, would be brutal. The create, loot & share will have no bounds. Benjamin, Ghana thanks you very much ; others were watching but you were bold to speak out.
cuuh!. 8 years ago

I wish u're our president. Our leaders dont think far. They love de v8's more than de welfare of others expecilly our youths. Our so called pastors dont preach against corruption. They dont tell us that there is more dignity ...
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I wish u're our president. Our leaders dont think far. They love de v8's more than de welfare of others expecilly our youths. Our so called pastors dont preach against corruption. They dont tell us that there is more dignity in hard labour but rather, they tell us to sow a seed (cash) & u'll get it thousand folds. The esay way to be rich. Mothers & their new born babies are dying @ KATH, children go to school under trees. Otumfour adore himself with gold. Sitting there unconcerned & his people are dying @ KATH. Mahama de dead goat loves dashing v8 to people & children are schooling under trees. He called himself president. Lord 've mercy.
Sankofa 8 years ago

Shut up, Jon Benjamin!!!!!!!

Stop meddling in our affairs and behaving with a colonial mentality telling our President what to do.

Charity begins at home. Clean up the massive corruption in your country before you lectu ...
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Shut up, Jon Benjamin!!!!!!!

Stop meddling in our affairs and behaving with a colonial mentality telling our President what to do.

Charity begins at home. Clean up the massive corruption in your country before you lecture us on graft. Remove the log from your own eyes, then you will see clearly to remove the speck in other people's eyes.

We are a sovereign country. Mind your own bloody business and let us mind ours. You are the most undiplomatic diplomat that ever served in the Foreign Service.
citizen 8 years ago

And unfortunately you don't know how to engage your brain.

And unfortunately you don't know how to engage your brain.
francis kutsenu 8 years ago

God should really help ghana, and still raise our flag hight

God should really help ghana, and still raise our flag hight
Rokoto 8 years ago

Jon has been an architect of fighting corruption serving as a diplomat. He is so much of patriotism for Ghana as he is for UK and I congratulate him for that. His objective stance against corruptocracy in Ghana has irked ND ...
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Jon has been an architect of fighting corruption serving as a diplomat. He is so much of patriotism for Ghana as he is for UK and I congratulate him for that. His objective stance against corruptocracy in Ghana has irked NDC and their gang-infested mob. Mahama is simply an idiot that presided over such evil.
Skippy 8 years ago

I think akufo addo can fight graft if he starts with his party money issues,ofori atts's bond issuance,prosecution of konadu Rawlings based on the case kufuor charged her with & did not acquit her but declared a nolle prosequ ...
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I think akufo addo can fight graft if he starts with his party money issues,ofori atts's bond issuance,prosecution of konadu Rawlings based on the case kufuor charged her with & did not acquit her but declared a nolle prosequi when he left office then I ll believe he can fight corruption.
Edwin NYC 8 years ago

All formal leadership,have to be booked and accounted for their involvement in such act of corruption the first leadership from Gold coast- now Ghana need to be prosecuted including the British government,I believed they laid ...
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All formal leadership,have to be booked and accounted for their involvement in such act of corruption the first leadership from Gold coast- now Ghana need to be prosecuted including the British government,I believed they laid this corruption to today,by given a cup of coffee each visit this corruption problems was introduced by our masters colonists
Give proper accountability for Gold,timbers,innocent
Life,and injustices,now you're bringing this back so let's work it out in modernise way if only you and your government want to help limit corruption

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