Why June 4 1979 was the beginning of Ghana's woes

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ME!!! 1 month ago

when an NPP sympathizer writes an article.

Full of nonsense.

WE NEED MORE OF JUNE 4TH TO CURB THE CORRUPTION AND INDISCIPLINE GOING ON.

when an NPP sympathizer writes an article.

Full of nonsense.

WE NEED MORE OF JUNE 4TH TO CURB THE CORRUPTION AND INDISCIPLINE GOING ON.
James 1 month ago

Yea you are right!

Did June 4 wipe out bribery and corruption from Ghana?

The coup maker was even alleged to have took a bribe of over 5 million dollars from the despotic Nigerian leader, Abacha.

Stop kidding mate!

Yea you are right!

Did June 4 wipe out bribery and corruption from Ghana?

The coup maker was even alleged to have took a bribe of over 5 million dollars from the despotic Nigerian leader, Abacha.

Stop kidding mate!
Samuel 1 month ago

You say alleged. Yet you want anyone to believe you? Wabodam

You say alleged. Yet you want anyone to believe you? Wabodam
MARY MAVIS GYAMFIWAA 1 month ago

Rawlings himself confessed taking 4 million dollars to do PR for ABacha.

Rawlings himself confessed taking 4 million dollars to do PR for ABacha.
MARY MAVIS GYAMFIWAA 1 month ago

Yes, it is nonsense to the clueless and the congenital simpletons, like yourself.

Yes, it is nonsense to the clueless and the congenital simpletons, like yourself.
MARY MAVIS GYAMFIWAA 1 month ago

Yes, former Ghanaian President Jerry John Rawlings admitted to accepting a multi-million dollar cash gift from the former military ruler of Nigeria, General Sani Abacha.While critics and opponents characterized the transactio ...
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Yes, former Ghanaian President Jerry John Rawlings admitted to accepting a multi-million dollar cash gift from the former military ruler of Nigeria, General Sani Abacha.While critics and opponents characterized the transaction as a bribe, Rawlings publicly maintained until his passing that the money was an unsolicited "contribution" meant for nationalistic purposes rather than personal enrichment.The details surrounding this controversy involve several key points:The Confession and the AmountThe Discrepancy: In 1998, reports surfaced alleging that Abacha’s National Security Adviser, Ismaila Gwarzo, delivered $5 million in cash to Rawlings. The Ghanaian government vehemently denied the allegations at the time.The Admission: In a July 2016 interview with The Guardian newspaper in Nigeria, Rawlings broke his 18-year denial. He confessed to accepting the money but insisted the suitcase contained $2 million, not $5 million.The Delivery: Rawlings stated that an emissary from Abacha drove up to the Osu Castle in Accra and handed over a suitcase full of US dollars.Rawlings' Defense vs. Public BacklashRawlings' Justification: Rawlings claimed the money was completely unsolicited. He asserted that Ghana was preparing for constitutional rule and needed funds for various state activities, leading him to accept the money for "nationalistic purposes".The "Bribe" Accusations: Critics in both Ghana and Nigeria strongly condemned the admission. Journalists and opposition politicians argued that the money was effectively a bribe intended to purchase Rawlings' diplomatic support. During the mid-1990s, Abacha’s military regime faced severe international isolation due to human rights abuses, and Rawlings was one of the few African leaders who routinely defended Nigeria on global platforms.Calls for Refund and Investigation: Following the confession, anti-corruption groups and political figures demanded a parliamentary probe into the transaction. Some Nigerian commentators also pressured the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to seek a refund of the money, as it was pulled from stolen Nigerian state assets. However, no formal legal actions or asset recoveries were ever finalized against Rawlings regarding this money before his death in 2020.
Solo Pobee 1 month ago

Surely, a stupid write-up by NPP sympathisers.
We need more of such insurrections in this our time to tame matters.

Surely, a stupid write-up by NPP sympathisers.
We need more of such insurrections in this our time to tame matters.
Reap what you sow 1 month ago

Unfortunately the article lacks substance.
Ghanaians would like to know about the evils that none PNDC have done to the country.

Unfortunately the article lacks substance.
Ghanaians would like to know about the evils that none PNDC have done to the country.
K.MENSAH 1 month ago

The Rawlings PNDC/NDC HENCHMEN MUST REPENT. GOD IS WATCHING.

The Rawlings PNDC/NDC HENCHMEN MUST REPENT. GOD IS WATCHING.
JustOne 1 month ago

This is definitely an NPP write. The author is so partial in his assessment that one cannot describe anything but his hate of the NDC. He is simply a history bender in the making.

This is definitely an NPP write. The author is so partial in his assessment that one cannot describe anything but his hate of the NDC. He is simply a history bender in the making.

James 1 month ago

The NPP writer is really giving us the real history.

The NPP writer is really giving us the real history.
Samuel 1 month ago

Am not surprised. K Badu has never in his life written any sensible piece before.

Am not surprised. K Badu has never in his life written any sensible piece before.
The Motherland 1 month ago

That's it ooo, my broda!!

That's it ooo, my broda!!
Ghanaba 1 month ago

We are not surprised this is coming from Ghanaweb, as NPP sympathizers are now in charge of the narratives.

We are not surprised this is coming from Ghanaweb, as NPP sympathizers are now in charge of the narratives.
DUGU 1 month ago

I STARTED READING AND I REALIZED THAT THE ARTICLE WAS WRITTEN BY A PIG. I HAD NO OTHER OPTION THAN TO STOP READING. NPPIGS, NEVER AGAIN!!!

I STARTED READING AND I REALIZED THAT THE ARTICLE WAS WRITTEN BY A PIG. I HAD NO OTHER OPTION THAN TO STOP READING. NPPIGS, NEVER AGAIN!!!
Kofi Nyante 1 month ago

Brofo
"The coup maker was even alleged to have took a bribe of over 5 million dollars from the despotic Nigerian leader, Abacha."

Check the records, Acheampong was a full Colonel at the time of his coup d'etat, NOT Lt. Co ...
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Brofo
"The coup maker was even alleged to have took a bribe of over 5 million dollars from the despotic Nigerian leader, Abacha."

Check the records, Acheampong was a full Colonel at the time of his coup d'etat, NOT Lt. Col
OwuraT 1 month ago

why are the NPP and it assigns always start every rot from JJ and 1979?
The downfall of Ghana started with the 1966 coup that ushered in most of the NPP/UP stalwarts such Busia, RR Amponsah and Edward Akuffu Addo as ministe ...
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why are the NPP and it assigns always start every rot from JJ and 1979?
The downfall of Ghana started with the 1966 coup that ushered in most of the NPP/UP stalwarts such Busia, RR Amponsah and Edward Akuffu Addo as ministers and advisers to the military government then. Tell the youth of today the truth.
Pelicles 1 month ago

To those insulting Kwaku Badu for his post, how many of us were living independently before JJ usurped power? Does JJ understand what governance is or he thought the gun can correct all the ills in our society, if yes, how co ...
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To those insulting Kwaku Badu for his post, how many of us were living independently before JJ usurped power? Does JJ understand what governance is or he thought the gun can correct all the ills in our society, if yes, how come sins came back into the world despite the fact that God wiped humans with the flood?

History had it that JJ had no idea about governance and he was the problem facing us today. How did he arrest someone who legally took a loan from a bank citing corruption, and statutes in Ghana support that?

After accusing others of having two toilets etc which to him, was crime of unimaginable proportion, he gave Nsawam Canary, a state factory to his wife which was okay to his stupid and ignorant supporters.

JJ was the genesis of the "Millions, millions" we hear on daily basis because after accusing the Acheampong regime of printing 50 cedis note which was the largest denomination in Ghana, he withdrew all those notes and in turn, printed 500 and 5,000 notes which destroyed our monetary system in Ghana till Kufuor came to the rescue.

Look at our educational system then and what JJ left for us to deal it, better or worse?
Nsia 1 month ago

Those who are full of bile were the beneficiaries of the "Vile Kalabule" system. Revolutions do not occur in a vacuum. Something promopts them. It happened in France, England, Russia etc. And it happened in Ghana too.
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Those who are full of bile were the beneficiaries of the "Vile Kalabule" system. Revolutions do not occur in a vacuum. Something promopts them. It happened in France, England, Russia etc. And it happened in Ghana too.
Kalabule was evil. The system was rotten. I will never,ever shed a tear for those who were executed.And, if happens today, I will still go out and scream , "Let the Blood Flow". And, I do not give a damn what K Badu, Pelicles or others think!
There were millions of ordinary Ghanaians who went out chanting "Let the blood flow" Desperate diseases requires desperate remedies. Oliver Cromwell, saw a rotten system in England in 1649, and a lot of people from King Charles 1 lost their heads. The bleeding hearts in Ghana can cry till thy kingdom come.
tsatsa 1 month ago

out of your mind,go back to history and check properly. NPP brought us hardship.

out of your mind,go back to history and check properly. NPP brought us hardship.

Kyeiwaa Vida 1 month ago

Most Ghanaians are corrupt to the core. Even is Jesus Christ himself rules Ghana, the corruption is not going to stop because it is in our DNA.

Most Ghanaians are corrupt to the core. Even is Jesus Christ himself rules Ghana, the corruption is not going to stop because it is in our DNA.
Isaiah61tv@gmail.com 1 month ago

Foolish opinion

Foolish opinion
Mosiah 1 month ago

absolute nonsense!

absolute nonsense!
Adjei 1 month ago

Complete lie.Go research your sociology economic history. The least said for now the better

Complete lie.Go research your sociology economic history. The least said for now the better
Watchman 1 month ago

The writer’s opinion do not support the fact that by 1979, Acheampong and Akufo had put Ghana is a very difficult situation to prosper. The kangaroo military trial of JJ and few others was a sham. The trial itself failed to ...
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The writer’s opinion do not support the fact that by 1979, Acheampong and Akufo had put Ghana is a very difficult situation to prosper. The kangaroo military trial of JJ and few others was a sham. The trial itself failed to meet the threshold of good practice. There were no witness statements. The accused were not properly represented in court. The whole court scenario was a joke. Even the sentencing of JJ and his few unserious sankwas was a joke. June 4 is never the beginning of Ghana’s woes. It is rather the topple of Limann on December 31, 1981 that was unjust and unnecessary. Even so, the PNDC was able to revitalise Ghana. People rushed to pay their taxes. Rawlings rule Ghana from no money. It was much later that the IMF stepped in to restore some confidence in the economy. By 1990, Ghana has found her feet. The international community began to respect Ghana again. They knew that they can do business with Ghana. The ‘yentua’ policy was ditched and business started booming in the last days of the PNDC. June 4 was never the beginning of Ghana’s woes.
Nsia 1 month ago

Lying sod K Badu just relies on the prejudices of his parents to bash Rawllings. This is a man who claimed Acheampong's coup that overthrew Busia's regime was called SMC1 just a week ago. The confirmed liar Badu, thinks Ra ...
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Lying sod K Badu just relies on the prejudices of his parents to bash Rawllings. This is a man who claimed Acheampong's coup that overthrew Busia's regime was called SMC1 just a week ago. The confirmed liar Badu, thinks Rawlings should be blamed for the severe natural disasters such as tne wild bush fires and drought that occurred in the 80s.
Yes, huge rivers such as Tano ,Bia, Ankobra etc all dried up .You have to be a complete fool to blame JJ Rawlings for that. And, the same fools blame Rawlings when he clamped down on those who were ripping us off through hoarding and Kalabuke. Again, I will never shed a tear for the useless leaders under whose nose Kalabule thrived. K Badu, keep wailing!
Joe 1 month ago

Mr Badu is spot on. The coup makers were greedy and dishonest.

Mr Badu is spot on. The coup makers were greedy and dishonest.
Nsia 1 month ago

@The fact remains the same, those useless wankers who run the country down were executed. And, a lot of Ghanaians went out in their numbers including myself and chanted 'Let the blood flow". And, we will do the same to Ofori ...
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@The fact remains the same, those useless wankers who run the country down were executed. And, a lot of Ghanaians went out in their numbers including myself and chanted 'Let the blood flow". And, we will do the same to Ofori Atta , Akufo Addo, Kufour, Wontumi and co today if the same opportunity crops up.. You lot can keep wanking over that!
Joe 1 month ago

Trust me, the current crop of leaders are worse and the supposed criminals.

They were saints compared to to NDC and NPP criminal gangs.

Trust me, the current crop of leaders are worse and the supposed criminals.

They were saints compared to to NDC and NPP criminal gangs.
Nsia 1 month ago

The evidence does not support your premeditated assertion. Over the years, the NDC have added over 4500 megawatts of power to our National grid. Can you tell us how many megawatts of power your less corrupt NPP have added ove ...
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The evidence does not support your premeditated assertion. Over the years, the NDC have added over 4500 megawatts of power to our National grid. Can you tell us how many megawatts of power your less corrupt NPP have added over the years? come out with a figure not some mumbo-jumbo crap. Electricity is a necessity.

Jerry Eli 1 month ago

Nonsensical propagandists columnist..
Just to paint certain individuals saints whilst they're the actual devils till date.
Always fighting other tribes over historical relevance.. Nkrumah to Rawlings you never appreciate ...
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Nonsensical propagandists columnist..
Just to paint certain individuals saints whilst they're the actual devils till date.
Always fighting other tribes over historical relevance.. Nkrumah to Rawlings you never appreciate their efforts but try to tout the abysmal performances by your inward looking tribesmen..
Ones again, this is total nonsensical scribbling..
Adjei 1 month ago

Complete lie.Go research your sociology economic history. The least said for now the better

Complete lie.Go research your sociology economic history. The least said for now the better

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