$68,000 needed to bring Nii Odoi Mensah's corpse to Ghana

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watchman 9 years ago

if western countries like Germany Holland n few others friendly nations are there why will somebody travel2china4treatment.?

if western countries like Germany Holland n few others friendly nations are there why will somebody travel2china4treatment.?
Ghanaba 9 years ago

It is true that Chancellor Merkel has transformed Germany's image abroad but more needs to be done with relationship between Germany and Ghana.Trying to get a visa to any European country for any reason is like pulling your t ...
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It is true that Chancellor Merkel has transformed Germany's image abroad but more needs to be done with relationship between Germany and Ghana.Trying to get a visa to any European country for any reason is like pulling your teeth without anesthesia or pain medication.China on the other hand is at least reasonable in granting Ghanaians access to their country to buy machines and seek other assistance.I wish Germany was doing that but unfortunately they are not.
Frank Agyena-Karikari 9 years ago

$68,000 to send a corpse to Ghana? OMG. Ghanafo pe efunu. Why not the family donate his body to China?

$68,000 to send a corpse to Ghana? OMG. Ghanafo pe efunu. Why not the family donate his body to China?
NOBODY 9 years ago

He says the amount includes the hospital bill. Why would anyone check himself into a foreign hospital if he has no funds to cover his care? Something just isn't right.

He says the amount includes the hospital bill. Why would anyone check himself into a foreign hospital if he has no funds to cover his care? Something just isn't right.
Mansa 9 years ago

THEY WILL EAT IT IF IT IS DONATED

THEY WILL EAT IT IF IT IS DONATED
XX 9 years ago

How would the very poor ghanaian raise this money to transport a corpse back home? Now wonder people are trooping to become muslims in the west. Islam is really the best...

How would the very poor ghanaian raise this money to transport a corpse back home? Now wonder people are trooping to become muslims in the west. Islam is really the best...
Cameramey 9 years ago

Islam is the best in what? When Moslems pray they face Meccah, when they flee they face West! Suicide bombers terrorists of every colour are all moslems You must note, there are also more moslems turning to peace loving chris ...
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Islam is the best in what? When Moslems pray they face Meccah, when they flee they face West! Suicide bombers terrorists of every colour are all moslems You must note, there are also more moslems turning to peace loving christianity.
watchman 9 years ago

XX hahaha dat is ur wish...Indonesia 20million Muslims converts2Christianity every year..Afghanistan awhole lot of dem even d Islamic queendom thousands including bof imams n followers ve foundout Islam is FALSE....Pakistan j ...
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XX hahaha dat is ur wish...Indonesia 20million Muslims converts2Christianity every year..Afghanistan awhole lot of dem even d Islamic queendom thousands including bof imams n followers ve foundout Islam is FALSE....Pakistan just 1night over million Muslims converted2 Christianity..again in Palestine many many more..here's a tip..YouTube.Mohamed in Hell it's very educative I recommend ppl 2watch
WISE 9 years ago

Woooow.......proud to be called moslim inshall. How can a normal human beings spend $68,000 on corpse???? Subhannallah. May Allah ve mercy on u pple. ISLAM ALL THE WAY

Woooow.......proud to be called moslim inshall. How can a normal human beings spend $68,000 on corpse???? Subhannallah. May Allah ve mercy on u pple. ISLAM ALL THE WAY
Dogg 9 years ago

Chinese are wicked.

Chinese are wicked.

Akua 9 years ago

Wat have the chinese done. Do u want them to bear the cost or wat. Massa think well

Wat have the chinese done. Do u want them to bear the cost or wat. Massa think well
pee 9 years ago

@Dogg, Chinese are the best people i have ever encountered. I live here for the past 2years even better than most Ghanaians i must be frank with you. They are only principled and hardworking but we TALK.

@Dogg, Chinese are the best people i have ever encountered. I live here for the past 2years even better than most Ghanaians i must be frank with you. They are only principled and hardworking but we TALK.
BONGO 9 years ago

Get him buried in China. If an actor of his calibre was so poor, where do other actors, lower in status than him, get their wealth from? Cultism, drugs, homosexuality, lesbianism, or what?

Get him buried in China. If an actor of his calibre was so poor, where do other actors, lower in status than him, get their wealth from? Cultism, drugs, homosexuality, lesbianism, or what?
Nsem foo ahi 9 years ago

If $26,000 couldn't be raised for him to live, can $68,000 be raise to bring the body back to Ghana? Bury him in China and don't allow the hypocrites the chance to shed any crocodile tears while filling past his body.

If $26,000 couldn't be raised for him to live, can $68,000 be raise to bring the body back to Ghana? Bury him in China and don't allow the hypocrites the chance to shed any crocodile tears while filling past his body.
tuutulapato's father 9 years ago

It's so sad. May the Lord have mercy on us.

It's so sad. May the Lord have mercy on us.
think and save 9 years ago

What is his corps coming to do here? We would rather donate to children who have no chairs to sit on in schools. These actors and singers only know tinted cars when their time comes.may he rest in peace.

What is his corps coming to do here? We would rather donate to children who have no chairs to sit on in schools. These actors and singers only know tinted cars when their time comes.may he rest in peace.
ATINGA 9 years ago

so NDC could help him
he helped u by blasting Yvonne Nelson dumsor vigil

so NDC could help him
he helped u by blasting Yvonne Nelson dumsor vigil
Married but Single!!! 9 years ago

He campaigned against Yvonne Yaa Asantewaah Nelson thinking NDC would come to his favor but they swerved him.
Be mindful of this unscrupulous PARTY.VOTE NDC OUT!#

He campaigned against Yvonne Yaa Asantewaah Nelson thinking NDC would come to his favor but they swerved him.
Be mindful of this unscrupulous PARTY.VOTE NDC OUT!#
Saint Ghfuo: MEDIOCRITY STINKS! 9 years ago

SHINE UR EYE

SHINE UR EYE
Akua 9 years ago

U are married without brains. Kwaaaasia kwa

U are married without brains. Kwaaaasia kwa

Observer 9 years ago

Waste of money. Cremate his body and bring back the ashes for burial.

Waste of money. Cremate his body and bring back the ashes for burial.
Kojo Billy Duncan 9 years ago

Simple solution.

Simple solution.
Genesis 1 9 years ago

Better.

Better.
zee y zee london 9 years ago

Better solution boss. Good ideal

Better solution boss. Good ideal
Asiedu Nketia 9 years ago

The problem is that it would cost $120,000.00 to cremate the body and bring the ashes to Ghana.

The problem is that it would cost $120,000.00 to cremate the body and bring the ashes to Ghana.
Saint Ghfuo: MEDIOCRITY STINKS! 9 years ago

if you cant pay. u die

if you cant pay. u die
Brother in the industry 9 years ago

Never heard of travel insurance? About gh300 travel insurance cover could have saved the situation as the remains would have been repatriated at no extra cost. The body should be cremated and any amount raised should rather g ...
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Never heard of travel insurance? About gh300 travel insurance cover could have saved the situation as the remains would have been repatriated at no extra cost. The body should be cremated and any amount raised should rather go support his children. May his soul rest in peace.
Kwadaso 9 years ago

I wholeheartedly agree with you that money raised should be put in escrow for his children's education and upbringing.I don't know why majority of Ghanaians look down at cremation.It is the best form of corpse disposal in the ...
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I wholeheartedly agree with you that money raised should be put in escrow for his children's education and upbringing.I don't know why majority of Ghanaians look down at cremation.It is the best form of corpse disposal in the world.Many countries especially in the East uses cremation solely to dispose of their loved ones.Ghanaians must cease worshipping corpses.
Abroampa 9 years ago

Kwadaso, I doubt if you convincely wish to be cremated yourself.We are all Ghanaians and we know how deeply rooted our belives are, behind all this modern rhetoric.Of-course the amount is horendous and could be used for other ...
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Kwadaso, I doubt if you convincely wish to be cremated yourself.We are all Ghanaians and we know how deeply rooted our belives are, behind all this modern rhetoric.Of-course the amount is horendous and could be used for other useful pürposes, if raised at all but please do not just shout"Cremate him, cremate him" just because you are not in his shoes.I very much doubt if you will "draw" your will now and opt for your own cremation upon you death.
Kwadaso 9 years ago

Yes I have made arrangements tobe cremated after my death.My family members(especially the older ones) think I will change my mind as I get older and my younger kins think I am just crazy but my decision was not impulsive but ...
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Yes I have made arrangements tobe cremated after my death.My family members(especially the older ones) think I will change my mind as I get older and my younger kins think I am just crazy but my decision was not impulsive but informed by a painful experience with an Uncle.As a boy I watched him suffer the humiliation of poverty in sicknesses with his loyal wife and kids while the family ignored him.After his untimely death no expenses was spared to erect a massive funeral fit for a King.His widow and children however were promptly ignored after the funeral.How much sense does it make to lavish all that resources on a corpse.That is why I have chosen to deny them the opportunity to worship my corpse.They should spend the money helping to start up a farm or business for one of the younger ones.

DEEP THOUGHT 9 years ago

Afrcans spent a lot about some things even if they are unable to.

Afrcans spent a lot about some things even if they are unable to.
Kim K 9 years ago

Cremation is the best - clean and tidy. Why waste so much money just to bring a body back to Ghana???

Cremation is the best - clean and tidy. Why waste so much money just to bring a body back to Ghana???
ablavi 9 years ago

Mahama and wayome must of Asiedu Nketia alone can pay for this Amount

Mahama and wayome must of Asiedu Nketia alone can pay for this Amount
Genesis(jumapo) 9 years ago

Why not call on DABO for financial assistance of a collègue. He is personally said to be rich. Others in That trade must learn to save money or invest in viable ventures That may respond fairly during such occurrences.

Why not call on DABO for financial assistance of a collègue. He is personally said to be rich. Others in That trade must learn to save money or invest in viable ventures That may respond fairly during such occurrences.
NYAME BA LEE. 9 years ago

Listen to your self Mr.stupid Socrat SOFO. You can't Afford $26,000 dollars to heal him.but you want to have $68,000 dollars just to bring the dead body from China. And need another money for the funeral right? That'swhy I ...
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Listen to your self Mr.stupid Socrat SOFO. You can't Afford $26,000 dollars to heal him.but you want to have $68,000 dollars just to bring the dead body from China. And need another money for the funeral right? That'swhy I always say all GHANAIAN LEADERS ARE STUPID AND MORONS.GYEMMII GYEMMII LEADERS IN GHANA
James UK 9 years ago

GHANA.. WE CELEBRATE THE DEAD MORE THAN the living. If they could not raise 28 000$ to help him why would anyone raise 68 000& for the dead ? This does not make any sense at all. Burry him in China, sad as it is, he's dead an ...
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GHANA.. WE CELEBRATE THE DEAD MORE THAN the living. If they could not raise 28 000$ to help him why would anyone raise 68 000& for the dead ? This does not make any sense at all. Burry him in China, sad as it is, he's dead anyways.
IDG 9 years ago

Of course, dead is more valuable to us that the live. Don't we even have a dead goat as president?

Of course, dead is more valuable to us that the live. Don't we even have a dead goat as president?
nitty-gritty 9 years ago

Mahama to pay

Mahama to pay
NANA USA 9 years ago

If they thought after treating him and he will advertise them then no need to pay anything they should get him buried there to save such a huge money going down the drain

If they thought after treating him and he will advertise them then no need to pay anything they should get him buried there to save such a huge money going down the drain
jonat 9 years ago

$68,000 can be use for recreation of more jobs for the graduates in Ghana. And can even take care offernag for some time in Ghana

$68,000 can be use for recreation of more jobs for the graduates in Ghana. And can even take care offernag for some time in Ghana
Don G 9 years ago

This is disgusting, Chinees are soo fake, everything they do is fake, the last tym I lost a piece of my shoe whiles wearing it simply bcos it was made by those fuckers. n u send ur soul to these morons? May be this dud wanted ...
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This is disgusting, Chinees are soo fake, everything they do is fake, the last tym I lost a piece of my shoe whiles wearing it simply bcos it was made by those fuckers. n u send ur soul to these morons? May be this dud wanted to commit suicide.
NANA USA 9 years ago

Es that's how Ghanaians are they always try to make money whenever one dies

Es that's how Ghanaians are they always try to make money whenever one dies
Don G 9 years ago

This is nonsense. if he is dead he is dead. I beg bury him.

This is nonsense. if he is dead he is dead. I beg bury him.
OFORI - CHINA 9 years ago

I DOUTP WHAT THIS MAN IS SAYING IS TRUE BECAUSE IN CHINA IS CASH CARRY SYSTEM.EVEN CHINESE CITIZENS HAVE TO PAY BEFORE THEY ARE TREATED UNLESS YOU HAVE A COMPANY TO PAY YOUR BILLS. IF YOU BRING SOMEONE WHO IS NOT LIVING CHINA ...
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I DOUTP WHAT THIS MAN IS SAYING IS TRUE BECAUSE IN CHINA IS CASH CARRY SYSTEM.EVEN CHINESE CITIZENS HAVE TO PAY BEFORE THEY ARE TREATED UNLESS YOU HAVE A COMPANY TO PAY YOUR BILLS. IF YOU BRING SOMEONE WHO IS NOT LIVING CHINA FOR TREATMENT,THEY ASSES THE TYPE OF SICKNESS AND GIVE YOUR BILL .INCLUDING THE BED AND FOOD AND EITHER YOU PAY ON DAILY BASIS BECAUSE EVERYDAY YOU HAVE TO PAY BEFORE YOU ARE TREATED
Starzy 9 years ago

hmmmm gh..veri sad..if 26.000 was needed to save a soul nd it was unable to save then y the need to pay 68..000 wat that huge amount jux fr a dead body aba...gh this a shameless newz..pls dat moni can be use for de orphanage ...
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hmmmm gh..veri sad..if 26.000 was needed to save a soul nd it was unable to save then y the need to pay 68..000 wat that huge amount jux fr a dead body aba...gh this a shameless newz..pls dat moni can be use for de orphanage nd other improvemnt in gh..if dx amont is raisd nd de corse gt to gh...i wil b highly disaponted
Son of Man 9 years ago

Socrates, think about that. You get the ashes in Ghana cheaper than the whole body. If the family could not raise 28K, where the hell is the 60K coming from? Now is not the time to be traditional when you don't have the mo ...
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Socrates, think about that. You get the ashes in Ghana cheaper than the whole body. If the family could not raise 28K, where the hell is the 60K coming from? Now is not the time to be traditional when you don't have the money. Cremation or no cremation is not going to determine heaven or hell. Be real a whole lot of money which can help the living.
GoodMan 9 years ago

I want to see all political parties donating towards this.

I want to see all political parties donating towards this.
worldwatch 9 years ago

Why should politicians help? Is it their problem?It is the family's problem.Who asked him to go to China for medical care?

Why should politicians help? Is it their problem?It is the family's problem.Who asked him to go to China for medical care?
Debongoboy 9 years ago

Ghanaians prefer corpse to the living being
this is indeed true paaaaaaaa

Ghanaians prefer corpse to the living being
this is indeed true paaaaaaaa
ZONE 9 years ago

I wish every SO CALLED FAMILY HEADS IN THE GA-MASHIE TRADITIONAL AREAS WILL LEARN GREATLY FROM THIS!!!!! All the Lands are SOLD, SEE NOW!!!This amount is JUST FOR CHINA USE ONLY.

I wish every SO CALLED FAMILY HEADS IN THE GA-MASHIE TRADITIONAL AREAS WILL LEARN GREATLY FROM THIS!!!!! All the Lands are SOLD, SEE NOW!!!This amount is JUST FOR CHINA USE ONLY.
Dessie 9 years ago

why should state provide care for private..i just don't understand;why,why,whose responsible nation or family..ridiculous!!

why should state provide care for private..i just don't understand;why,why,whose responsible nation or family..ridiculous!!
ghanani 9 years ago

bury him there and attend to his children and wife in ghana

bury him there and attend to his children and wife in ghana
Sarko 9 years ago

When you have over a billion people costituting one country what do u expect?

When you have over a billion people costituting one country what do u expect?
EZEKIEL 9 years ago

THE BEST suggestion has been made already. Since NOBODY is coming up with the money, CREMATE him in China and bring the urn for burial in Ghana!!
Just to settle the hospital Bill, I'll be willing to donate but Ghanaians ADOR ...
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THE BEST suggestion has been made already. Since NOBODY is coming up with the money, CREMATE him in China and bring the urn for burial in Ghana!!
Just to settle the hospital Bill, I'll be willing to donate but Ghanaians ADORE THE DEAD out of proportion!!
Where he is NOW, one doesn't NEED STAY PERMIT !
Paapidi 9 years ago

This guy was not worth this amount, $68,000, when he lived so why bother to raise such amount to waste on him?

This guy was not worth this amount, $68,000, when he lived so why bother to raise such amount to waste on him?
mikkel 9 years ago

give me 15% of that

give me 15% of that
THE CRUSADER 9 years ago

It's better to burry him there I tell you from my own experiences.too you lot all have to in ones littleway to help betterize our helth systems through films music reportage do nations for our collective good.the rich can go ...
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It's better to burry him there I tell you from my own experiences.too you lot all have to in ones littleway to help betterize our helth systems through films music reportage do nations for our collective good.the rich can go to anywhere but their dead bodies may return out of me me me (selfcenteredness.)God watches all of us
Saint Ghfuo: MEDIOCRITY STINKS! 9 years ago

WAT WILL HAPPEN IF U CANT RAISE THE AMOUNT? DO THAT

WAT WILL HAPPEN IF U CANT RAISE THE AMOUNT? DO THAT
worldwatch 9 years ago

So you are going to spend $68,000.00 to bring a cadavre back to Ghana for burial.Will it be a tabbo to have him buried in China?When it comes to the dead ghanaians behave irrationally.

So you are going to spend $68,000.00 to bring a cadavre back to Ghana for burial.Will it be a tabbo to have him buried in China?When it comes to the dead ghanaians behave irrationally.
Xao tintonchi 9 years ago

Who in the first place even lost his brain and common sense to appeal for such money $68000 to return a dead person from any part of the world this time China. We should stop our silly craving and money making business of pat ...
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Who in the first place even lost his brain and common sense to appeal for such money $68000 to return a dead person from any part of the world this time China. We should stop our silly craving and money making business of patronising the dead in Ghana. Even if he was in chorkor and needed that insane amount to be transported to korle gonno why not bury him at chorkor . It's about time the government sources financial assistance to build a super monster crematorium in Accra to process all the dead . To save time, land , sanitation etc. you go to psi cemetery and old graves are dug up and resold to be used to bury new dead. The bloody place is full by 500% but still AMA are allowing people to bury their dead. Awudome is full but we still bury people. So why waste 68000 to worsen the case . The government should go back to Rawlings era where the family of dead persons are given under 2 weeks to bury. There should be no more grave burials until new land is allocated by government. Our politician today are so corrupt and money greedy that in a few years time l bet pay cemetery will be sold over for redevelopment into mansions for themselves. May this poor man rest in peace but l think it's sad and shameful that a fellow human being is appealing for such money to bring the dead back. God help us
Pap Q 9 years ago

Socrate,you are full of it.why are you over exaggerating the amount.Why are you adding another zero.Are you sure it's not 6800USD?
Stop pissing people off.Also don't you need the families permission to be putting all this in ...
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Socrate,you are full of it.why are you over exaggerating the amount.Why are you adding another zero.Are you sure it's not 6800USD?
Stop pissing people off.Also don't you need the families permission to be putting all this info on the air.?
Son of Man 9 years ago

It takes about $10,000 to bring a body from US to Accra. Guess what, someone has to accompany the body, medical bills to clear in China. $6800 is a joke

It takes about $10,000 to bring a body from US to Accra. Guess what, someone has to accompany the body, medical bills to clear in China. $6800 is a joke
pkirks 9 years ago

Actors in China are more than the whole population in Ghana so what is Socrate talking about . Besides, to be treated in China, you pay before being treated so there was no iota of truth in what he's saying. They should have ...
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Actors in China are more than the whole population in Ghana so what is Socrate talking about . Besides, to be treated in China, you pay before being treated so there was no iota of truth in what he's saying. They should have flown him to south africa where they wouldn't have spent that much. Moreover he's dead and wasting that lump sum to bring the body to Ghana for burial is useless. Cremate him and any money raised should be given to the next of kin . Rip nii Odoi
Mr Bond 9 years ago

Folks Ghana is in a sorry state and is not a laughing matter.President John Dramani Mahama has borrowed $30 billion dollars and common kidney machine to treat common kidney diseases and we have to paid to travel abroad and pa ...
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Folks Ghana is in a sorry state and is not a laughing matter.President John Dramani Mahama has borrowed $30 billion dollars and common kidney machine to treat common kidney diseases and we have to paid to travel abroad and paid for medical bill to treated and tax payers denial common basic medical equipments because the president and his criminals thiefs has stolen all money and now we are dying from simple treatable kidney disease because he have been denial of medical equipments.Is not that we don't have well qualify train doctor to perform treatment task and the idiot rich who travel abroad for medical treatment always go abroad for treatment and return with lifeless body and those that have faith and confidence in our doctors despite lack of equipment because of insensitive careless president John Dramani Mahama wickedness who want the best for himself alone those that trust our doctors and patronize their services always survive surgery and treatment no Matter how complicated it is.It time Ghanaian politician should trust our doctor like what former president John Kufour did and he is walking painless free and upright.
mary 9 years ago

The so-called rich men in Ghana with their big big 4 wheel drive 4x4 should all contribute money for this poor man.

CHARITY,CHARITY IS NEEDED.
GOD WILL BLESS YOU

The so-called rich men in Ghana with their big big 4 wheel drive 4x4 should all contribute money for this poor man.

CHARITY,CHARITY IS NEEDED.
GOD WILL BLESS YOU
WISE 9 years ago

May God punish any1 who contribute a dim to pay 4 dis $68,000.

May God punish any1 who contribute a dim to pay 4 dis $68,000.
kantankerous 9 years ago

Why should they contribute for him? Is he their responsibility? Next time think before you contribute here.

Why should they contribute for him? Is he their responsibility? Next time think before you contribute here.
kantankerous 9 years ago

Why should they contribute for him? Is he their responsibility? Next time think before you contribute here.

Why should they contribute for him? Is he their responsibility? Next time think before you contribute here.
Hebert, Sweden 9 years ago

For Security sake. The President and the Vice President, should not always be away from the seat of Government. Thanks.

For Security sake. The President and the Vice President, should not always be away from the seat of Government. Thanks.
Mr true of SA 9 years ago

What do they archive he wanted his life and they couldn't save him so u want death body to pay bills never

What do they archive he wanted his life and they couldn't save him so u want death body to pay bills never
JK 9 years ago

You needed $26,000.00 for his treatment and couldn't get it. Now you need $68,000.00 to bring his dead body back home for burial ? How ridiculous can you be? Bury the poor guy in China. His body will rot in the soil of China ...
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You needed $26,000.00 for his treatment and couldn't get it. Now you need $68,000.00 to bring his dead body back home for burial ? How ridiculous can you be? Bury the poor guy in China. His body will rot in the soil of China just as it would rot in the soil of Ghana.

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