Stop the noise on the World Cup budget

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Kwabena 11 years ago

Do you know that money belongs to the tax payer.? Meanwhile, you and your cronies are the worst thieves in the GFA You have used the Black Stars from the SA World Cup to enrich yourself and will want to continue to steal from ...
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Do you know that money belongs to the tax payer.? Meanwhile, you and your cronies are the worst thieves in the GFA You have used the Black Stars from the SA World Cup to enrich yourself and will want to continue to steal from the Ghana coffers this time too. WE NO GO SIT DOWN.....
Bankudini 11 years ago

Whose words are these.. No substance, facts. Writer sounds like he doesn't know if there's a budget or not, yet he/she choses to publish. We already know about the massive corruption in GFA/sports so what's the your point her ...
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Whose words are these.. No substance, facts. Writer sounds like he doesn't know if there's a budget or not, yet he/she choses to publish. We already know about the massive corruption in GFA/sports so what's the your point here. Tweeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.
Slimzee 11 years ago

I am curious to know who wrote this stupid areticle and how much he is being paid to put up such an ignorant article. If you care to know, with every allegation or hunch there is a bit of truth. If you are told that there is ...
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I am curious to know who wrote this stupid areticle and how much he is being paid to put up such an ignorant article. If you care to know, with every allegation or hunch there is a bit of truth. If you are told that there is a posibility of a hurricane, do you not inform others and take precautionary measures? It is better to emphasize our concerns rather than wait till it is too late. If the budget is yet to be signed off, or it is not even the 20mil mentioned, it is better for those in authority to take into accounts our views before making a final decision. on the other hand, If we kept quiet and it was concluded that a 20mil budget has been signed off, what do we do then? I am from Ghana and believe we are smart enough don't prove me otherwise. If you are the least bit educated and knowledgeable you will even delete this article. Such impudence.
Tonga 11 years ago

Even though Asiedu Nketia is the most corrupt person in Ghana, Nyantakyi is gradually catching him as he is already at same level as Ablakwa.

Even though Asiedu Nketia is the most corrupt person in Ghana, Nyantakyi is gradually catching him as he is already at same level as Ablakwa.
Tobge nyakple 11 years ago

Probably he's chopping some of the money too. We know the track record of this GFA and their 600million jersey wash. After every tournament GFA bring a different expenditure compared to the ministry of sports. Just shut up al ...
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Probably he's chopping some of the money too. We know the track record of this GFA and their 600million jersey wash. After every tournament GFA bring a different expenditure compared to the ministry of sports. Just shut up already. foooool soldier
GHFUO, be serious & change ur MENtali 11 years ago

20 MILLION DOLLARS IS NOT ONLY FRIVILOUS AND UNJUSTIFIABLE. THIS IS DAY LIGHT ROBBERY. WEALTHIER NATIONS ARE SPENDING LESS. U STOOPID? U GOT TO WCUP TO MAKE MONEY, NOT WASTE MONEY...

20 MILLION DOLLARS IS NOT ONLY FRIVILOUS AND UNJUSTIFIABLE. THIS IS DAY LIGHT ROBBERY. WEALTHIER NATIONS ARE SPENDING LESS. U STOOPID? U GOT TO WCUP TO MAKE MONEY, NOT WASTE MONEY...
jay 11 years ago

Agreed. I wonder when and what is taking the GFA so long to produce the budget? What is GFA trying to hide?

Agreed. I wonder when and what is taking the GFA so long to produce the budget? What is GFA trying to hide?
Nokwasem, Bronx NY 11 years ago

Please deny or accept the figures, prove us wrong by providing details of prior budget. You are acting just like those you are accusing. I wise and honest man will instead of this bla bla bull ????, will made the budget and e ...
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Please deny or accept the figures, prove us wrong by providing details of prior budget. You are acting just like those you are accusing. I wise and honest man will instead of this bla bla bull ????, will made the budget and expenses for SA public to refute allegations. Nkwaseasem.
jay 11 years ago

Yes the GFA must produce the budget now then speculation will stop.

Yes the GFA must produce the budget now then speculation will stop.
Nokwasem, Bronx NY 11 years ago

Thanks bro,

Thanks bro,

POW@ Brazil b3y3 huhuu hu 11 years ago

You fall directly under what Nyantakyie just said. It's unfortunate he was a bit careful with his choice of words but had I been in his shoes, the level insults in this article would've sky rocketed.

Most Ghanaians are foo ...
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You fall directly under what Nyantakyie just said. It's unfortunate he was a bit careful with his choice of words but had I been in his shoes, the level insults in this article would've sky rocketed.

Most Ghanaians are fools and very ignorant. We run with any stupidity without finding the details and it makes me sick. This $20 million thing being discussed wouldn't be too off the real cost for this Brazil trip. Lets give the GFA a break, wait till everything is laid on the table for scrutiny and stop this they say, they say fools.
DIAMOND 11 years ago

The BETTER approach is to let us scrutinize it BEFORE it goes to the President and cabinet.

That's the chance for all of us to know what the people think and make adjustments before approval.

How is the debate going to ...
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The BETTER approach is to let us scrutinize it BEFORE it goes to the President and cabinet.

That's the chance for all of us to know what the people think and make adjustments before approval.

How is the debate going to help us if everything is laid on the table AFTER presidential approval?

Please answer my question in your return.
POW@ Brazil b3y3 huhuu hu 11 years ago

That's not a bad idea at all scrutinizing the budget before it's approved. It's the right thing to do but the problem here is, most of us Ghanaians don't even know what that $20mil entails so how do we scrutinize it? Comparin ...
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That's not a bad idea at all scrutinizing the budget before it's approved. It's the right thing to do but the problem here is, most of us Ghanaians don't even know what that $20mil entails so how do we scrutinize it? Comparing with what other nations have budgeted for the same tournament doesn't add up. Some Ghanaian players are making millions in their clubs as compared to most players from the USA who barely make $1 mil. If for instance our players are demanding $100K each just for appearance fee and we're taking 23 players, is that not $2.3mil right there? Include flight, accommodation, food, logistics, bonuses and you're nearing that $20 million. We've not even included officials and their per diem etc. So, what's the point trying to scrutinize the $20mil when you can't pin point how much has been allocated for what? This is my concern and the fact that most Ghanaians are fund of saying things they can't prove as if they were there when it happened. This makes me sick paaa my brother. An auntie of mine in Ghana, she doesn't read or write and she can't even remember the last time she stepped foot in Accra but can tell you things that happens in Osu castle as if she's an aid to the president. You should hear her say some of these things and you'll marvel. She can even describe the facial expression of the president in his office when a particular incident happened. Unfortunately, some stupid elderly folks around believe her so imagine to number of people she alone deceives.
DIAMOND 11 years ago

I hear you.
I, however, disagree.
Secrecy breeds suspicion, which, in turn, spurs speculation, rumours and substitute answers.

Our leaders must be upfront, forthright and transparent, letting us know what's going on.

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I hear you.
I, however, disagree.
Secrecy breeds suspicion, which, in turn, spurs speculation, rumours and substitute answers.

Our leaders must be upfront, forthright and transparent, letting us know what's going on.

Their first response is ALWAYS to deny things, and then return days, weeks, months or years later to confirm same.

We've, on uncountable occasions, drawn their attention to this old-era style, yet their stone-walling continues.

If the $20-million budget is wrong, just tell us the true amount, the breakdown and the narratives supporting the line items.

Sellas Tetteh was accused of corruption before the 2009 U-20 WC.
Some called for investigation, others opposed on the grounds that the games were too close to disturb his concentration.

After lifting the Cup, the idea was mooted.
Investigating someone does not mean the person has stolen anything.
It just means we want to assure integrity in the process.

Nyantakyi should have come out right away to prove the sceptics wrong.

Instead, he, through this author, is hiding, saying, "Don't talk about what you don't know. Wait till the President approves".

Why?
If you are honest with public funds, hide nothing.
Our players are not on a commercial venture in Brazil; they're on a patriotic mission, so it's wrong to compare their salaries with the American players'.

Their 100,000-dollar appearance-fee demand is predatory.
If the US is spending, 2m, why should we spend 20m?

If the latter amount is wrong, the FA must lay out the details before the budget goes up the chain of corruption (sorry, chain of command).

The best way to show your honesty is to lay bare the facts so as to shame your critics.
Numbers are not opinions.

Let's have those numbers, discuss them and then come up with something manageable and sensible to the over-stressed populace.

Lots of resources, lots of poor people.
That's counter-logical.
Enough!
Mr.N 11 years ago

The Washington Post had the whole US Soccer Federation budget publish for the years ending in 2015 an article written By Steven Goff included in the budget is 2014 world cup expense.

Like Diamond rightly said you are tryi ...
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The Washington Post had the whole US Soccer Federation budget publish for the years ending in 2015 an article written By Steven Goff included in the budget is 2014 world cup expense.

Like Diamond rightly said you are trying to justify the unjustifiable.

Kwesi Nyantakyi's GFA has always clothier themselves in Secrecy they lack transparency. Right after 2006 world cup when Kwesi Nyantakyi was asked to render account he said "He is not accountable to anyone" how many times have you heard Fifa name being troweling when question of accountability comes to place.

The whole President of Ghana late Mills POW's uncle went to Fifa seeking permission and still Nyantakyi stone wall it in the name of the world cup.

We are so blind about Kwesi Nyantakyi's GFA success story that calling accountability has become the bad word.

If Kwesi Nyantakyi's GFA has nothing to fear what is preventing them for put this to rest by publishing the whole 2014 world cup budget item by item for the public to see. In 2010 it came to light that they had money in the budget for journalist, Sports Minister took her driver, body guard and house helper to South Africa was that in the budget too.
Ka Na Wu 11 years ago

You call Ghanaians critique of a budget "noise?" You are the most stupid person who has ever written n article. Wo tiri bom

You call Ghanaians critique of a budget "noise?" You are the most stupid person who has ever written n article. Wo tiri bom
POW@ Brazil b3y3 huhuu hu 11 years ago

Anybody who takes any information and run with it without finding the authenticity of that info is a fool and a noise maker. This has been proven all over the world. Ignorance is not an excuse. We have to learn how to do thin ...
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Anybody who takes any information and run with it without finding the authenticity of that info is a fool and a noise maker. This has been proven all over the world. Ignorance is not an excuse. We have to learn how to do things right.
prempeh 1 11 years ago

Yes, you see its the same behaviour you people Mate meho/UP always levelled against Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah´s regime, any thing at all he intents established in Ghana your ancestors always have negative attitudes report o ...
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Yes, you see its the same behaviour you people Mate meho/UP always levelled against Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah´s regime, any thing at all he intents established in Ghana your ancestors always have negative attitudes report on it, now you see. idiot
OGOGLO QUARTER ! 11 years ago

WHERE DO WE GO NEXT IF THEY REFUSE TO LISTEN...PLS CAN WE SIT DOWN????

WHERE DO WE GO NEXT IF THEY REFUSE TO LISTEN...PLS CAN WE SIT DOWN????
John Mary-Botswana 11 years ago

Please $20 million cannot be justified if many world class teams are spending far lesser than us.

Please $20 million cannot be justified if many world class teams are spending far lesser than us.

redd 11 years ago

You keep running your mouth that you are not holding brief for anyone but that's exactly what you are doing.Your paymasters have sponsored you to write this article.If we spend 20m on black stars how much should we spend on o ...
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You keep running your mouth that you are not holding brief for anyone but that's exactly what you are doing.Your paymasters have sponsored you to write this article.If we spend 20m on black stars how much should we spend on our cocoa farmers,our health system etc.This is tax payers money so you have no right to sit in your office and tell us not to question the figures.Are you going to do better than Germany,holland,belgium etc at the world cup?? Hell no....you are going to play 3games and come home so why should we spend this much money.Have you heard how asamoah gyan asking for 100,000 usd appearance fee?Why is he and his big headed colleagues not asking for 100,000 usd winning bonus?They know they wont survive the group and want to cash in.This is a grand scheme hatched from the top to use this world cup to defraud the country and we the tax payers will resist it.We don't care id you even use the local black stars afterall local or foreign its still three games and we are home.
hmmmmmm 11 years ago

The minister for sports should be fired because he is stupid

The minister for sports should be fired because he is stupid
hmmmmmm 11 years ago

really

really
hmmmmmm 11 years ago

$100,000 twaaaaaaaaaaaa

$100,000 twaaaaaaaaaaaa
ato johnson 11 years ago

cape coast when the stadium will

cape coast when the stadium will
Joe Turkey 11 years ago

Instead of blaming Ghanaians for the art of blaming others, Nyantakyi should be blaming the art and culture of naked corruption. All you there see government money as free money. All of you join your political parties to make ...
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Instead of blaming Ghanaians for the art of blaming others, Nyantakyi should be blaming the art and culture of naked corruption. All you there see government money as free money. All of you join your political parties to make money - millions. When Vicky Hammah spoke of not yet making a million dollars (note that she did not even quote in cedis), she was speaking for all of you corrupt ministers and vagabons in power. There is not a single country that is spending $20 million of its team for WC 2014. Even corrupt Nigeria has "slowed down" and is spending $9.5 million.
KWESI 11 years ago

look at de GFA president speaking total nonsense.. is not his fault..when you v an opportunity to disappear from de seat u re occupying, u will no how it is to be unemployed.. nonsense..

look at de GFA president speaking total nonsense.. is not his fault..when you v an opportunity to disappear from de seat u re occupying, u will no how it is to be unemployed.. nonsense..
James - Tema 11 years ago

What is the purpose of this article? If the allegations of US$20m is inaccurate, let the Government of of Ghana and the GFA refute it, not the writer of this article

What is the purpose of this article? If the allegations of US$20m is inaccurate, let the Government of of Ghana and the GFA refute it, not the writer of this article
The African Patriot 11 years ago

This is simple Bla Bla!!!
Make transparent the application made by GFA for world cup and we will see. But coming out to tell the people that we should wait will not help anybody. Corruption by the ministers is the reason, we ...
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This is simple Bla Bla!!!
Make transparent the application made by GFA for world cup and we will see. But coming out to tell the people that we should wait will not help anybody. Corruption by the ministers is the reason, we are not trusting you guys. Start make things transparent...
Kobby 11 years ago

The music is nothing if the audience is deaf.

The music is nothing if the audience is deaf.

Odapagyan 11 years ago

Sorry to say, but this is very stupid analysis. It is very important for a country like Ghana to debate such issues even before the Budget is approved. This Money belongs to every Citizen in Ghana. The Money has opportunity c ...
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Sorry to say, but this is very stupid analysis. It is very important for a country like Ghana to debate such issues even before the Budget is approved. This Money belongs to every Citizen in Ghana. The Money has opportunity costs. Moreover, other countries are budgeting much less. What do you mean by what is put in the Budget? How many Budgets for the world cup does a country have? To the best of my knowledge, it is just one. One expects that Ghana, With all Our problems, should not spend more than other countries when it comes to the world cup. A reasonable Budget should have about 95 percent going to the hotel, training facilities and bonuses of players. If we are sending 23 players to Brazil, the officials being sponsored should not exceed 10. If corporate sponsors choose to sponsor some more officials, so be it. Moreover we cannot have a Budget that exceeds the prize Money for aquarter/semi final berth (if that is Our realistic goal). This is just common sense. It is only corrupt and stupid minds which see nothing wrong With having a Budget of about 20 mill. dollars when a big percentage of the population is living in abject poverty. To compound the hopelessness of such a Budget is the possibilty that lots of countries would have Budgets of about half of that amount. When will stupidity end in Ghana? Wake up or else when the revolution arises some of you will be really, really miserable.
D.A Asiedu Braunschweig Germany. 11 years ago

MENE, MEME, TEKEL, UPHARSIN.-This is the interpretation of each word above.
1 God has numbered your Kingdom,2 and finished it.3 You have been weighed in the balance 4 and found wanting 5 Your kingdom has been divided and gi ...
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MENE, MEME, TEKEL, UPHARSIN.-This is the interpretation of each word above.
1 God has numbered your Kingdom,2 and finished it.3 You have been weighed in the balance 4 and found wanting 5 Your kingdom has been divided and given to the Medes and Persians.The above interpretation of Gods hand was written to Belshazzar the son of Nebugadinezza who inharrited his father after his demise which was against the backdrop of using the holy vessels of God with impunity and praise the god of silver and gold iron,and bronze,wood and stone etc which do not see or hear or know,and the God who holds your breath in his hands and owns all your ways,you have not gorified him.The above mentioned interpretation is applicable to what is happening in Ghana now concerning our dear land where every one does what he likes and for this reason the anger of God has come upon certain individuals and in Gods appointed time which is very soon he is going to change of power and given to the present government and give it to the one who will be able to control the situation according to His will. Those who twist words to make money for themselves should be wise enough to repent as quickly as possible to avert Gods anger upon them. A word to the wise is enough.
D.A Asiedu Braunschweig Germany. 11 years ago

change the mantel of power he gave to the present Government

change the mantel of power he gave to the present Government
Katanga 11 years ago

Looks like someone is trying to defend the 20m budget. No matter what, we the people have the right to question the figure. If it's not true then say so and stop the musical chairs routine. What is the recommended figure tha ...
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Looks like someone is trying to defend the 20m budget. No matter what, we the people have the right to question the figure. If it's not true then say so and stop the musical chairs routine. What is the recommended figure that's waiting approval and what's the breakdown?? We all want to know. Surely it's no secret or is it? Why do we have to wait for approval to know the figure. Hmmmmmm. We have 3 months to go surely you know what you asked for!!!!
KOFI HOLLAND. 11 years ago

stupid fool shut your big mouth.why cant this monkey be removed there.

stupid fool shut your big mouth.why cant this monkey be removed there.
TRUTH 11 years ago

PEOPLE WITH BIG MOUTH SHOULD GO TO SCHOOL AND CONTEST KWASI NYANTAKYI,STOP STAYING AT KEJETIA FOR SELLING SECONDHAND CLOTHS AND GO TO SCHOOL,HE IS DOING HIS JOB,YOU PEOPLE TALK TOO MUCH.

PEOPLE WITH BIG MOUTH SHOULD GO TO SCHOOL AND CONTEST KWASI NYANTAKYI,STOP STAYING AT KEJETIA FOR SELLING SECONDHAND CLOTHS AND GO TO SCHOOL,HE IS DOING HIS JOB,YOU PEOPLE TALK TOO MUCH.
FA 11 years ago

THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE. RICH NATIONS BUDGETING LESS THAN HALF OF THAT.THIS IS DAYLIGHT ROBBERY .

THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE. RICH NATIONS BUDGETING LESS THAN HALF OF THAT.THIS IS DAYLIGHT ROBBERY .
Divine Asempa 11 years ago

Whoever wrote this senseless article is a waste of sperms and an egg by the equally imbecilic parents. You are both an idiot and a thief with a hidden agenda.

Whoever wrote this senseless article is a waste of sperms and an egg by the equally imbecilic parents. You are both an idiot and a thief with a hidden agenda.
KOFI 11 years ago

Kwasi, to tell Ghanaians to shut their mouth is a shallow minded article. If you are a leader and lack the ability to contain pressure and turn it into something else then you don't desrve to be there.

Kwasi, to tell Ghanaians to shut their mouth is a shallow minded article. If you are a leader and lack the ability to contain pressure and turn it into something else then you don't desrve to be there.
sojja italy. 11 years ago

Ghana is broke and why dis amount 2 the world cup Nyantekyi.

Ghana is broke and why dis amount 2 the world cup Nyantekyi.
Rasheed@Nyantakyie to be flogged 11 years ago

Your face looks like that of a rotten pawpaw. Just wait, after we have finished flogging you very well, you will truthfully declare your assets to Ghanaians and also account to us on GFA's expenditures at 2006 and 2010 worl ...
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Your face looks like that of a rotten pawpaw. Just wait, after we have finished flogging you very well, you will truthfully declare your assets to Ghanaians and also account to us on GFA's expenditures at 2006 and 2010 world cup.
POW@ Brazil b3y3 huhuu hu 11 years ago

Just as you couldn't do nothing in 2006 and 2010, it's the same way you can't do "foko" in 2014. You can go burn the sea, Nyantakyie will still be the GFA president and mess up I'll make sure he stays on even after 2018.

Just as you couldn't do nothing in 2006 and 2010, it's the same way you can't do "foko" in 2014. You can go burn the sea, Nyantakyie will still be the GFA president and mess up I'll make sure he stays on even after 2018.
Rasheed. 11 years ago

Don't bring yourself my friend!. What did you post?. "I 'll make sure he stays on even after 2018".You will regret posting unfortunate comments. You will also receive some of the floggings, because you aided and abated Nyant ...
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Don't bring yourself my friend!. What did you post?. "I 'll make sure he stays on even after 2018".You will regret posting unfortunate comments. You will also receive some of the floggings, because you aided and abated Nyantakyie to become gangrenous.
POW@ Brazil b3y3 huhuu hu 11 years ago

Read my lips, YOU CAN'T DO FOKO. Lol

People started fighting Nyantakyie right after the 2006 world cup. In spite of all the fight, this man has stayed focused and firm doing what he does best, qualifying Ghana 3 consecutiv ...
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Read my lips, YOU CAN'T DO FOKO. Lol

People started fighting Nyantakyie right after the 2006 world cup. In spite of all the fight, this man has stayed focused and firm doing what he does best, qualifying Ghana 3 consecutive times to the world cup as an FA president. A feat no other Ghanaian including you and me has ever achieved. Still some of you guys aren't happy. May be we'll look for a dead lady's "sontin" for you guys to hoochie coochie perhaps that'll satisfy wanna. Everyday na so so "tweaagantuan" talks Ghanaians dey talk including Rasheed. Haaaaaaaaaa
Rasheed@to fight Nyantakyie. 11 years ago

It is our players who qualified for the world cup and not that gangrenous boy. The fact that he was at the of affairs does not mean he has the right to "chop' our money and not account for it. One of these days you will see h ...
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It is our players who qualified for the world cup and not that gangrenous boy. The fact that he was at the of affairs does not mean he has the right to "chop' our money and not account for it. One of these days you will see his swollen face, as a result of my severe beating..
Slimzay**The Unshakable Shaker** 11 years ago

I don't get this. Is this the time to come out such a comment? That is all I'm asking. Don't we have a major task ahead and should concentrate on that instead? Oh well, it is to be back.

I don't get this. Is this the time to come out such a comment? That is all I'm asking. Don't we have a major task ahead and should concentrate on that instead? Oh well, it is to be back.
DIAMOND 11 years ago

Do you want us to suspend discussing suspicions on an accountability process just because a Cup is coming up?
Welcome back.

Do you want us to suspend discussing suspicions on an accountability process just because a Cup is coming up?
Welcome back.
POW@ Brazil b3y3 huhuu hu 11 years ago

What's going on bro? The emails I've sent to you keep bouncing back at me undelivered. Meanwhile @ NY they keep telling me and Prof you're not back. Massa Europe don sweet you ooooo but remember the best is always from the we ...
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What's going on bro? The emails I've sent to you keep bouncing back at me undelivered. Meanwhile @ NY they keep telling me and Prof you're not back. Massa Europe don sweet you ooooo but remember the best is always from the west. We're waiting, miss you a lot. Halla when you get the chance or check whats wrong with your email and send me your number. Hope to hear from you soon.
Mr.N 11 years ago

The fact that Kwesi Nyantakyie being in charge of the GFA and Ghana had qualified for 3 consecutive times to the world cup means that he can break the bank of Ghana and run down the economy take us to bankruptcy and we all sh ...
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The fact that Kwesi Nyantakyie being in charge of the GFA and Ghana had qualified for 3 consecutive times to the world cup means that he can break the bank of Ghana and run down the economy take us to bankruptcy and we all should keep our dame mouth shut to me is a wrong mindset and we should stand up against it.
Antowa 11 years ago

so what is the essences of what you have written? Because of your selfish
interest you are behaving like the ostrich. didn't we hear that you guys wanted to bring a foreign coach? today Kwesi Appiah says he needs a foreign a ...
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so what is the essences of what you have written? Because of your selfish
interest you are behaving like the ostrich. didn't we hear that you guys wanted to bring a foreign coach? today Kwesi Appiah says he needs a foreign adviser. Continue this looting of the tax payers and we will evoke the curses of our ancestors on you all who will chop some whether 20million or 5million.
jay 11 years ago

Mr. Nyantakyi produce the budget now and we will stop the noise.

Mr. Nyantakyi produce the budget now and we will stop the noise.
shampele 11 years ago

dady pls ur comments is baseless and senseless because if the money is given to you , you guys will go to the World Cup and bring us fake budget thank u.

dady pls ur comments is baseless and senseless because if the money is given to you , you guys will go to the World Cup and bring us fake budget thank u.
OKOROMANSA 11 years ago

OFFSIDE, MR. NYANTAKYI. YOU ARE AS GHANAIAN AS THOSE YOU ARE CHARGING NOW. CORRUPTION WITHIN THE GFA IS AN AGE-LONG PHENOMENON JUST LIKE ANY OTHER SECTOR OF GHANA'S ECONOMY. NOW TELL US WHAT THE ACTUAL BUDGET IS AND JSUTIFY I ...
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OFFSIDE, MR. NYANTAKYI. YOU ARE AS GHANAIAN AS THOSE YOU ARE CHARGING NOW. CORRUPTION WITHIN THE GFA IS AN AGE-LONG PHENOMENON JUST LIKE ANY OTHER SECTOR OF GHANA'S ECONOMY. NOW TELL US WHAT THE ACTUAL BUDGET IS AND JSUTIFY IT. WE ARE AWAKE NOW, OKAY?
Master Kwaku 11 years ago

Absolutely NONSENSE!!! Whose mounth-piece are you? You want people to comment AFTER the budget has been approved? Go tell that to imbeciles; NOT to Ghanaians.

Absolutely NONSENSE!!! Whose mounth-piece are you? You want people to comment AFTER the budget has been approved? Go tell that to imbeciles; NOT to Ghanaians.
PROUD AFRICAN 11 years ago

This is arguably one of the shittiest articles i've read in here. What a waste of bandwidth? I am having a hard time understanding your motive for penning this piece because it makes soo little to none sense that i am forced ...
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This is arguably one of the shittiest articles i've read in here. What a waste of bandwidth? I am having a hard time understanding your motive for penning this piece because it makes soo little to none sense that i am forced to suspect that you are one of the hired journalists for the GFA and you are doing their dirty PR work for them. Are you saying that $20million budget for the Stars is not a big deal? And if so, what are the basis of your argument?
You know we are in troubled times when journalists become conspicuous agents of deceit and corruption!! God Save Ghana!!!!

PS. because of this, i will be paying closer attention to that saga.
PROUD AFRICAN 11 years ago

When you keep people like Nyantakyi in power for this period of time, corruption, complaceny and incompetency are inevitable. Nyantakyi needs to go and he needs to go now. But first, he needs to make public the budget for Bra ...
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When you keep people like Nyantakyi in power for this period of time, corruption, complaceny and incompetency are inevitable. Nyantakyi needs to go and he needs to go now. But first, he needs to make public the budget for Brazil 2014 and he needs to account for every penny of it. Until we the citizenry start demanding accountability from these people, we wont make any major headway.
Asafo Kwame Sowah 11 years ago

Truly Ghanaians are our own bitterest enemies; we imagine scenarios and dwell on hear-say. Journalists are the worst offenders and semi-educated folks who form the majority of our population. Everybody is an expert, but an ex ...
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Truly Ghanaians are our own bitterest enemies; we imagine scenarios and dwell on hear-say. Journalists are the worst offenders and semi-educated folks who form the majority of our population. Everybody is an expert, but an expert of nothing but lose talk. This self-imposed character is killing us in our politics and our daily life.
HAWA YAKUBU 11 years ago

My Zongo boy, don't, listen to this cacophony noise coming from mostly Narcotic drug peddlers party people. They are mostly the illiterate Ghanaians. Violence will never allow them to think. They pre-occupy their daily activi ...
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My Zongo boy, don't, listen to this cacophony noise coming from mostly Narcotic drug peddlers party people. They are mostly the illiterate Ghanaians. Violence will never allow them to think. They pre-occupy their daily activities in violent mode which doesn't give them any chance to think reasonably. The are diabolical SOBs full of gabble tales. Ghanaians are quiet aware of their moping skills inherited from Danquah and Busia venereal engagement since day one. Its getting to a point that Ghanaians have to say enough is enough of your barbarism from crosspollination. The scenario is that war will be wage on the Akyem and Ashantis by the entire country and just imagine what will happen?.
IB 11 years ago

Mr Nyantekyi or what do they call you. Exactly the reasons why genuine and non corrupt people of Ghana want to know. when other Countries have presented their budgets and defended it in time for the world cup, you are saying ...
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Mr Nyantekyi or what do they call you. Exactly the reasons why genuine and non corrupt people of Ghana want to know. when other Countries have presented their budgets and defended it in time for the world cup, you are saying what. they should wait until when? have read the MAPUTO report on monies unaccounted for? because you were part of the sharing booteeee group, you open that your wide corrupt mouth to defend the indefensible. Nigeria, which is richer than Ghana had to boot out it's Minister for not been able to defend it's budget of $9.5bn for the world cup.
Kojo Mesreyami 11 years ago

You can say all you want...people have brains, they can read and can understand right from wrong.
Where is the money that went missing...How could that have happened and you wonder why the public demand answers???

You can say all you want...people have brains, they can read and can understand right from wrong.
Where is the money that went missing...How could that have happened and you wonder why the public demand answers???
Adom 11 years ago

Simply tell us the budget is not $20 million but say $8million.

Simply tell us the budget is not $20 million but say $8million.
mike 11 years ago

even ghermany uk usa and other rich countries are spending less on the world cup how come ghana a very poor country is spending huge money on something we are not going to win anyway the does this make sence and we go back to ...
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even ghermany uk usa and other rich countries are spending less on the world cup how come ghana a very poor country is spending huge money on something we are not going to win anyway the does this make sence and we go back to these same countries with our begging bowl to beg for monet no wonder the white people think black man has no sense
Baba 11 years ago

Don't listen to him. Keep the pressure up guys. He want you to be quite till its too late. Shame on you! No bonus in US dollars and taxes must be paid on the bonuses paid to players else aluta galooooore!

Don't listen to him. Keep the pressure up guys. He want you to be quite till its too late. Shame on you! No bonus in US dollars and taxes must be paid on the bonuses paid to players else aluta galooooore!
assemblyman,Ahafo Ano South 11 years ago

We have every right to debate on this budget. Stupid and corrupt man

We have every right to debate on this budget. Stupid and corrupt man
Jaynice 11 years ago

is the budget a public document that should be made availble to the stakeholders and should treated and looked into it and docted to suit the taste of the minister before it can be made public. Is it the ministry that draw ...
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is the budget a public document that should be made availble to the stakeholders and should treated and looked into it and docted to suit the taste of the minister before it can be made public. Is it the ministry that draw the budget or is the sports administrations.
Forecast budgets should be made available to prevent wide allegations and accusations
Abdul-Ganiyu (Smiling) 11 years ago

I think Mr. Nyantakyi is doing well and deserves to be praised. If Ghana on three consecutive times qualifying to rubb shoulders with the like of Football giants like brazil, Germany, Argentina etc. then Ghana is also a class ...
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I think Mr. Nyantakyi is doing well and deserves to be praised. If Ghana on three consecutive times qualifying to rubb shoulders with the like of Football giants like brazil, Germany, Argentina etc. then Ghana is also a class in Africa as far as Football is concerned. Please allow him to win more honours for Ghana. I think this is not the time to disturb him. I advice Mr. Nyantakyi not to answer evry question but rather concentrate on his job.
POW@ Brazil b3y3 huhuu hu 11 years ago

My brother Nyantakyie has done and is still doing very well. It's just that most Ghanaians are daft enough to acknowledge this fact. Sometimes it pays to leave your detractors alone but sometimes too, you've got to be tough o ...
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My brother Nyantakyie has done and is still doing very well. It's just that most Ghanaians are daft enough to acknowledge this fact. Sometimes it pays to leave your detractors alone but sometimes too, you've got to be tough on them.

After all the same bible chapter that said "answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou be like unto him" was the same chapter that said "answer a fool according to his folly lest he be wise in his own conceit". In this article, Nyantakyie was modest enough to my liking. Had I been in his shoes, hell would've broken lose.
MC, Kbu 11 years ago

POW? Well done!!! You have done well in keeping with such mentality.. I have learnt a of about what we over do to each other especially the successful ones amongst us.. We just want to bring him down to our lower denominator ...
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POW? Well done!!! You have done well in keeping with such mentality.. I have learnt a of about what we over do to each other especially the successful ones amongst us.. We just want to bring him down to our lower denominator or find reasons to explain away the success or find fault to bring him down.. Anyway has anyone seen the budget to make inform discussion much less decision?
POW@ Brazil b3y3 huhuu hu 11 years ago

None of us here has seen the details of that $20mil proposal but people have already started acting up so what happens when the full detail is presented? I don't think $20 million will be way bigger than what they'll spend.

None of us here has seen the details of that $20mil proposal but people have already started acting up so what happens when the full detail is presented? I don't think $20 million will be way bigger than what they'll spend.
Mr.N 11 years ago

This is wrong mindset the fact that a leader is doing great and well does not meant he should not account for his or her stewardship. This kind of mindset sent 6 million Jewish to their dead Adolf Hitler became the largest de ...
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This is wrong mindset the fact that a leader is doing great and well does not meant he should not account for his or her stewardship. This kind of mindset sent 6 million Jewish to their dead Adolf Hitler became the largest democratically elected party in the German and by all account man of the people doing a good job for the German. The Pope and all top Christian did not do anything because the Jewish have rejected Christ. I hope you have also heard this :

First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out-- Because I was not a Socialist.

Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out-- Because I was not a Trade Unionist.

Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out-- Because I was not a Jew.

Then they came for me--and there was no one left to speak for me.

What is preventing GFA not to publish the budget, US Soccer Federation has published their budget ending in 2015.
STONER KOBYLYNTON 11 years ago

Pow, the fact that either he has done well or doing well has nothing to do for Tax payers knowing how much they are going to spend in the world cup which is not going to impact our present economic mess in any meaningful way. ...
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Pow, the fact that either he has done well or doing well has nothing to do for Tax payers knowing how much they are going to spend in the world cup which is not going to impact our present economic mess in any meaningful way. Rather it is going to increase our woes. Ghanaians by nature are corrupt to the bone and also practice chained-corruption hence all these dubious payments made to individuals are unable to be retrieved by the Government.

Mr. Nyantakyi is trying to silence the populace ahead of time before the budget is known to the public. In about 12-weeks from now, this tournament will kick off and how long are they to wait to come out with the budget when most countries had already settled on what they are going to spend on their teams and officials. Why Ghana waiting for the last hour? Your guess may be same as mine.

Mr. Nyantakyi should have done himself good to wait till the approval of the budget and made it public than his pompous comment. He can silence some but not all of us. E&OE.
POW@ Brazil b3y3 huhuu hu 11 years ago

Well, you have no proof the Football association of all the countries involved have already presented their budget proposal. Let's be real by saying what we know. Besides, if some countries have already presented theirs it do ...
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Well, you have no proof the Football association of all the countries involved have already presented their budget proposal. Let's be real by saying what we know. Besides, if some countries have already presented theirs it doesn't mean Ghana should follow them. We all agree, the sooner the better but nobody has to be pressured. Also, the fact that people are talking about this proposal of $20 mil should tell you the GFA has already done his part. In Ghana, the sector minister has to review this proposal etc, before it's presented to whoever for approval.
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Jojo 11 years ago

YOUR COMMENTS REALLY CONFIRMS WHAT THE PRESIDENT MAHAMAH RECENTLY SAID ABOUT THE ATTITUTES OF GHANAINS AND CONTINUUS TO BE A GREAT OBSTACLE IN THE COUNTRY.

UNLESS, THE PEOPLE OF GHANA DO HAVE COPIES OF THE CONSTITUION, CRI ...
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YOUR COMMENTS REALLY CONFIRMS WHAT THE PRESIDENT MAHAMAH RECENTLY SAID ABOUT THE ATTITUTES OF GHANAINS AND CONTINUUS TO BE A GREAT OBSTACLE IN THE COUNTRY.

UNLESS, THE PEOPLE OF GHANA DO HAVE COPIES OF THE CONSTITUION, CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS THAT GOVERNS THEM FOR THEIR READING INFORMATION AND ATTENTION, THERE IS GOING TO BE ANY CHANGE TO THE BETTER IN THE COUNTRY.

ONE CAN HARDLY SEE WHERE WE ARE ONE REFERS TO THE RECENT COMMENTS OF THE ASHANTI CHIEF, WHO IN HIS WELCOMING ADDRESS, TOLD AKUFFO-ADDO THAT,.

THE NOTORIOUS 'NLM''NATIONAL LIBERATION MOVEMENT AN ANTI-POLITICAL MOVEMENT IN THE FIFTIES WAS FORMED AT THE MANHYIA PALACE IN KUMASI.

ARE WE NORMAL IN THIS SENSE.

HOW DO EXPECT THE NATION TO CHANGE, WHEN SUCH AN UNQUALIFIED COMMENTS COMES FROM ASHANTI CHIEF.

IT IS SIMPLY A PITY THAT, WE DO NOT KNOW WHERE WE ARE AND WHERE WE ARE GOING IN THE 21st CENTURY.
Don Blunt 11 years ago

Only ONE sentence would have been enough to tell the truth which would have shamed Questioners.
As always the case, you need ten thousand words to avoid the truth.
SHAME ON YOU, Mr. Nyantakyi

Only ONE sentence would have been enough to tell the truth which would have shamed Questioners.
As always the case, you need ten thousand words to avoid the truth.
SHAME ON YOU, Mr. Nyantakyi
Jojo 11 years ago

MR CHAIRMAN.

YOU ARE JUSTIFIED IN YOUR COMMENTS ON THE ATTITUDES OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN GHANA.

HOWEVER,IT IS NECESSARY FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO KNOW THE BUDGET PROPOSAL FOR THE WORLD FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP IN BRAZIL.
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MR CHAIRMAN.

YOU ARE JUSTIFIED IN YOUR COMMENTS ON THE ATTITUDES OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN GHANA.

HOWEVER,IT IS NECESSARY FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO KNOW THE BUDGET PROPOSAL FOR THE WORLD FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP IN BRAZIL.

THE HOTEL AND TRAVELLING EXPENSES ARE TAKEN OVER BY FIFA:

PREPARATIONS FOR THE WORLD FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP STARTS IN THE MIDDLE OF MAY, WHEN, NATIONAL LEAGUES HAVE ENDED.

THEREFORE, BUDGET FOR PREPARATION FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME DO NOT HABE TO TRAVEL MORE THAN 3-4 MILLION DOLLARS:

CHAIRMAN IT WOULD HAVE BEEN WISE FOR YOU TO LET YOUR BUDGET PROPOSAL TO THE GOVERNMEMT BE KNOWN TO THE PEOPLE OF GHANA IN YOUR PRESS CONFERENCE.
JOJO 11 years ago

here is constructive criticism for you, we are not upset at the GFA they are doing their job just like any other but we are upset that the country's priority is all screwed up. here in Ghana people have no water to drink, no ...
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here is constructive criticism for you, we are not upset at the GFA they are doing their job just like any other but we are upset that the country's priority is all screwed up. here in Ghana people have no water to drink, no school, no power "electricity", bad roads, etc etc and you know these stuff more than any one as a journalist but the government keep turning blind eye to them and then turn around and cough up $20M for the world cup that only gives us bragging rights and no development for the masses to enjoy. how much is Ghana going to earn for appearing at the world cup for us to be spending that much money I ask? the player should not be making demand for nothing, if they can't be patriotic for the world cup where everybody's stocks goes up then they should be drop from the team. soccer is business now and the players should only get a percentage of whatever they earn at the world cup for appearing and the level they get to period, it wont be good business to be at a lost (spending more than you take in).
Amankwah Pam 11 years ago

They should stop the noise of the world cup budget,you are damn right,fool,another stupidman talking shit,god will punished you all,idiots you guys are taking ghanians for granted,go and fuck your mother,

They should stop the noise of the world cup budget,you are damn right,fool,another stupidman talking shit,god will punished you all,idiots you guys are taking ghanians for granted,go and fuck your mother,
Ghanaian 11 years ago

Common sense is the key to what is honestly right or not, if you love Ghana you will do what is right efficiently not lousily

Common sense is the key to what is honestly right or not, if you love Ghana you will do what is right efficiently not lousily
yaw amoah 11 years ago

hello man this is the most useless article i have ever read, too bias and stupid, ok if the budget is not $20M then how much is it or why didn't you say the exact amount but because u are a thief just like them u are defendin ...
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hello man this is the most useless article i have ever read, too bias and stupid, ok if the budget is not $20M then how much is it or why didn't you say the exact amount but because u are a thief just like them u are defending them, shame on you kwasia wantonkyene
ONYANSAFO KWAKU AGYEI 11 years ago

YOU CAN NOT TELL GHANAIANS TO BE QUIET ABOUT "WORLD CUP BUDGET".THE BUDGET IS QUITE OBVIOUS AND GHANAIANS HAVE TO TALK ABOUT IT. GHANA AS A POOR COUNTRY SHOULD NOT HAVE A BUDGET EVEN CLOSER TO WEALTHY COUNTRYS LET ALONE OVER. ...
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YOU CAN NOT TELL GHANAIANS TO BE QUIET ABOUT "WORLD CUP BUDGET".THE BUDGET IS QUITE OBVIOUS AND GHANAIANS HAVE TO TALK ABOUT IT. GHANA AS A POOR COUNTRY SHOULD NOT HAVE A BUDGET EVEN CLOSER TO WEALTHY COUNTRYS LET ALONE OVER. THINK TWICE.LOOK AT OUR MAJOR ROADS, SCHOOL, HOSPITALS,AND OTHER THINGS OUR COUNTRY LACK.OH AMMA "GHANA"."DABEN'.
Kofi Yesu 11 years ago

Ghana should use that money solve pressing issues in the country. The black stars wont do shit anyway.

Ghana should use that money solve pressing issues in the country. The black stars wont do shit anyway.
Dennis Ocansey 11 years ago

To be honest with my follow Ghanaians, i am very ashamed to be a Ghanaian citizen. If i have my own way, i will immediately remove Kwesi Nyantakyi and Elvis Afriyie from office. Since Ghanaians are unable to disclose what was ...
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To be honest with my follow Ghanaians, i am very ashamed to be a Ghanaian citizen. If i have my own way, i will immediately remove Kwesi Nyantakyi and Elvis Afriyie from office. Since Ghanaians are unable to disclose what was in the budget, why can't you wise Kwesi Nyantakyi tell or publish what was included in the budget. A country that is suffering from economically crisis would spend US$20m dollars on black starts for a month that is ridicules. You are a very shameful Leader and a selfish to hold that position. Since you failed to tell Ghanaians what was included in the budget, let me give you a break down of the amount needed to be spend on the Black starts. If we give each player $100,000 at the end of the world cup, it will amount to
23 @100,000 = $2,300,000
Air ticket =$100,000 ( FIFA)Incase
Food = $200,000 (FIFA)Incase
Hotel = (FIFA)
Winning bonus (23 @10000) =230,000
Draw (23 @5000) =115,000
Lossing bonus (23@2000)=$46,000
Supporters = $1,000,000
Total = $ 3,891,000

Even if the Nation gives the black starts $5m in total for general and other miscellaneous expenses we will still have balance left at the end of the world cup. Do you know what the $15m balance will do to our economy? If the president approves this budget i besiege every Ghanaians to protest for his resignation.
Dennis, Texas USA
DIAMOND 11 years ago

Good, but try these, please:

economically ECONOMIC.
besiege BESEECH.

Good, but try these, please:

economically ECONOMIC.
besiege BESEECH.
eutho 11 years ago

if a human being describes de criticisms against de US$ 20m world cup budget as noise, then dat person's humanity is in question

if a human being describes de criticisms against de US$ 20m world cup budget as noise, then dat person's humanity is in question
Aduanaba Kwabena 11 years ago

Let me make it clear to you that,prevention is better than cure.Ghanaians won't sit down to be frauded before we criticize.Remember,in every rumour,there's an iota of truth.Stop presenting huge budget and will stop leveling a ...
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Let me make it clear to you that,prevention is better than cure.Ghanaians won't sit down to be frauded before we criticize.Remember,in every rumour,there's an iota of truth.Stop presenting huge budget and will stop leveling alegations against you[Akwasi Nyantakyi]

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