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

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ME!!! 7 hours 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 6 hours 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 6 hours 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 3 hours 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 3 hours 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 3 hours 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.
K.MENSAH 6 hours ago

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

The Rawlings PNDC/NDC HENCHMEN MUST REPENT. GOD IS WATCHING.
JustOne 6 hours 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 6 hours ago

The NPP writer is really giving us the real history.

The NPP writer is really giving us the real history.
Samuel 6 hours 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 3 hours ago

That's it ooo, my broda!!

That's it ooo, my broda!!
Ghanaba 5 hours 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 2 hours 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 4 hours 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 3 hours 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 3 hours 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?
tsatsa 3 hours 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 3 hours 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 3 hours ago

Foolish opinion

Foolish opinion
Adjei 26 minutes 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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