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PRINCE KWASI ADADE 12 years ago

Ghanaians remember the regime which stripped people of their properties, destroyed families and killed in the name of corruption eradication. Today, they have been found out by EOCO and the Sole Commissioner to have deliberat ...
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Ghanaians remember the regime which stripped people of their properties, destroyed families and killed in the name of corruption eradication. Today, they have been found out by EOCO and the Sole Commissioner to have deliberately connived to steal millions from the State. The Supreme Court has confirmed the stealing, labelling it as an alliance to create, loot and share.

Rather than deal decisively with such gargantuan and mind boggling impunity and corruption, the President chooses to join his communication foot-soldier chorus.
USMAN 12 years ago

Martin Amidu is not like the useless university graduates in our midst.

Martin Amidu is not like the useless university graduates in our midst.
OLD SOLDIER 12 years ago

Author: OBAA YAA

...So, the people around the president including his wife and those Team “B” staffers were aware of the president failing health. Therefore, who were they kidding when they ruin insults on whoever que ...
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Author: OBAA YAA

...So, the people around the president including his wife and those Team “B” staffers were aware of the president failing health. Therefore, who were they kidding when they ruin insults on whoever questions the former president health?
As much as I hate to admit Rawlings was right with his statement. If they have had listen to those who were concern with the president health, he might be alive today...
NO QUEZTIN 12 years ago

Martin. for PRÄSIDENT

Martin. for PRÄSIDENT
USMAN 12 years ago

General Martin Amidu is the only person that can lead Ghana to the promised land.

General Martin Amidu is the only person that can lead Ghana to the promised land.
jb 12 years ago

ghana politicians are dangerous....they kill easily

ghana politicians are dangerous....they kill easily
Pumpuni 12 years ago

Jomo please help! Why do last names from Upper East Region always start with the letter'A': Abugri, Amidu, Amina, Atongo, Atia, Angwubutoge, Atubiga, Atubuga, Alamisi, Atampure, Amaliba, Asobayire, Aputara, etc?

Jomo please help! Why do last names from Upper East Region always start with the letter'A': Abugri, Amidu, Amina, Atongo, Atia, Angwubutoge, Atubiga, Atubuga, Alamisi, Atampure, Amaliba, Asobayire, Aputara, etc?
Ewusi 12 years ago

They love the letter A as Eastern Europeans end their names with Kov

They love the letter A as Eastern Europeans end their names with Kov
PASQUIN 12 years ago

For YOUR INFORMATION, AMIDU AND AMINA ARE NOT "UPPER EASTERN" NAMES. How about KOFI,KWESI, KWAME, KOJO etc and then BORTEY, BORTELE, BORQUAYE etc ?

For YOUR INFORMATION, AMIDU AND AMINA ARE NOT "UPPER EASTERN" NAMES. How about KOFI,KWESI, KWAME, KOJO etc and then BORTEY, BORTELE, BORQUAYE etc ?
PASQUIN 12 years ago

For YOUR INFORMATION, AMIDU AND AMINA ARE NOT "UPPER EASTERN" NAMES. How about KOFI,KWESI, KWAME, KOJO etc and then BORTEY, BORTELE, BORQUAYE etc ?

For YOUR INFORMATION, AMIDU AND AMINA ARE NOT "UPPER EASTERN" NAMES. How about KOFI,KWESI, KWAME, KOJO etc and then BORTEY, BORTELE, BORQUAYE etc ?

PASQUIN 12 years ago

For YOUR INFORMATION, AMIDU AND AMINA ARE NOT "UPPER EASTERN" NAMES. How about KOFI,KWESI, KWAME, KOJO etc and then BORTEY, BORTELE, BORQUAYE etc ?

For YOUR INFORMATION, AMIDU AND AMINA ARE NOT "UPPER EASTERN" NAMES. How about KOFI,KWESI, KWAME, KOJO etc and then BORTEY, BORTELE, BORQUAYE etc ?
PASQUIN 12 years ago

For YOUR INFORMATION, AMIDU AND AMINA ARE NOT "UPPER EASTERN" NAMES. How about KOFI,KWESI, KWAME, KOJO etc and then BORTEY, BORTELE, BORQUAYE etc ?

For YOUR INFORMATION, AMIDU AND AMINA ARE NOT "UPPER EASTERN" NAMES. How about KOFI,KWESI, KWAME, KOJO etc and then BORTEY, BORTELE, BORQUAYE etc ?
PASQUIN 12 years ago

For YOUR INFORMATION, AMIDU AND AMINA ARE NOT "UPPER EASTERN" NAMES. How about KOFI,KWESI, KWAME, KOJO etc and then BORTEY, BORTELE, BORQUAYE etc ?

For YOUR INFORMATION, AMIDU AND AMINA ARE NOT "UPPER EASTERN" NAMES. How about KOFI,KWESI, KWAME, KOJO etc and then BORTEY, BORTELE, BORQUAYE etc ?
PASQUIN 12 years ago

For YOUR INFORMATION, AMIDU AND AMINA ARE NOT "UPPER EASTERN" NAMES. How about KOFI,KWESI, KWAME, KOJO etc and then BORTEY, BORTELE, BORQUAYE etc ?

For YOUR INFORMATION, AMIDU AND AMINA ARE NOT "UPPER EASTERN" NAMES. How about KOFI,KWESI, KWAME, KOJO etc and then BORTEY, BORTELE, BORQUAYE etc ?
PASQUIN 12 years ago

For YOUR INFORMATION, AMIDU AND AMINA ARE NOT "UPPER EASTERN" NAMES. How about KOFI,KWESI, KWAME, KOJO etc and then BORTEY, BORTELE, BORQUAYE etc ?

For YOUR INFORMATION, AMIDU AND AMINA ARE NOT "UPPER EASTERN" NAMES. How about KOFI,KWESI, KWAME, KOJO etc and then BORTEY, BORTELE, BORQUAYE etc ?
AKONFEM ERROR PREZ 12 years ago

GHANA HERO MR AMIDU,

GHANA HERO MR AMIDU,
AKONFEM ERROR PREZ 12 years ago

GHANA HERO MR AMIDU,

GHANA HERO MR AMIDU,
AKONFEM ERROR PREZ 12 years ago

GHANA HERO MR AMIDU,YOUR BLESS,

GHANA HERO MR AMIDU,YOUR BLESS,
PASQUIN 12 years ago

For YOUR INFORMATION, AMIDU AND AMINA ARE NOT "UPPER EASTERN" NAMES. How about KOFI,KWESI, KWAME, KOJO etc and then BORTEY, BORTELE, BORQUAYE etc ?

For YOUR INFORMATION, AMIDU AND AMINA ARE NOT "UPPER EASTERN" NAMES. How about KOFI,KWESI, KWAME, KOJO etc and then BORTEY, BORTELE, BORQUAYE etc ?
PASQUIN 12 years ago

For YOUR INFORMATION, AMIDU AND AMINA ARE NOT "UPPER EASTERN" NAMES. How about KOFI,KWESI, KWAME, KOJO etc and then BORTEY, BORTELE, BORQUAYE etc ?

For YOUR INFORMATION, AMIDU AND AMINA ARE NOT "UPPER EASTERN" NAMES. How about KOFI,KWESI, KWAME, KOJO etc and then BORTEY, BORTELE, BORQUAYE etc ?

PASQUIN 12 years ago

For YOUR INFORMATION, AMIDU AND AMINA ARE NOT "UPPER EASTERN" NAMES. How about KOFI,KWESI, KWAME, KOJO etc and then BORTEY, BORTELE, BORQUAYE etc ?

For YOUR INFORMATION, AMIDU AND AMINA ARE NOT "UPPER EASTERN" NAMES. How about KOFI,KWESI, KWAME, KOJO etc and then BORTEY, BORTELE, BORQUAYE etc ?
PASQUIN 12 years ago

For YOUR INFORMATION, AMIDU AND AMINA ARE NOT "UPPER EASTERN" NAMES. How about KOFI,KWESI, KWAME, KOJO etc and then BORTEY, BORTELE, BORQUAYE etc ?

For YOUR INFORMATION, AMIDU AND AMINA ARE NOT "UPPER EASTERN" NAMES. How about KOFI,KWESI, KWAME, KOJO etc and then BORTEY, BORTELE, BORQUAYE etc ?
PASQUIN 12 years ago

For YOUR INFORMATION, AMIDU AND AMINA ARE NOT "UPPER EASTERN" NAMES. How about KOFI,KWESI, KWAME, KOJO etc and then BORTEY, BORTELE, BORQUAYE etc ?

For YOUR INFORMATION, AMIDU AND AMINA ARE NOT "UPPER EASTERN" NAMES. How about KOFI,KWESI, KWAME, KOJO etc and then BORTEY, BORTELE, BORQUAYE etc ?
PASQUIN 12 years ago

For YOUR INFORMATION, AMIDU AND AMINA ARE NOT "UPPER EASTERN" NAMES. How about KOFI,KWESI, KWAME, KOJO etc and then BORTEY, BORTELE, BORQUAYE etc ?

For YOUR INFORMATION, AMIDU AND AMINA ARE NOT "UPPER EASTERN" NAMES. How about KOFI,KWESI, KWAME, KOJO etc and then BORTEY, BORTELE, BORQUAYE etc ?
PASQUIN 12 years ago

For YOUR INFORMATION, AMIDU AND AMINA ARE NOT "UPPER EASTERN" NAMES. How about KOFI,KWESI, KWAME, KOJO etc and then BORTEY, BORTELE, BORQUAYE etc ?

For YOUR INFORMATION, AMIDU AND AMINA ARE NOT "UPPER EASTERN" NAMES. How about KOFI,KWESI, KWAME, KOJO etc and then BORTEY, BORTELE, BORQUAYE etc ?
PASQUIN 12 years ago

For YOUR INFORMATION, AMIDU AND AMINA ARE NOT "UPPER EASTERN" NAMES. How about KOFI,KWESI, KWAME, KOJO etc and then BORTEY, BORTELE, BORQUAYE etc ?

For YOUR INFORMATION, AMIDU AND AMINA ARE NOT "UPPER EASTERN" NAMES. How about KOFI,KWESI, KWAME, KOJO etc and then BORTEY, BORTELE, BORQUAYE etc ?
PASQUIN 12 years ago

For YOUR INFORMATION, AMIDU AND AMINA ARE NOT "UPPER EASTERN" NAMES. How about KOFI,KWESI, KWAME, KOJO etc and then BORTEY, BORTELE, BORQUAYE etc ?

For YOUR INFORMATION, AMIDU AND AMINA ARE NOT "UPPER EASTERN" NAMES. How about KOFI,KWESI, KWAME, KOJO etc and then BORTEY, BORTELE, BORQUAYE etc ?
Don juan,Cassanova and rasputin 12 years ago

inclyde Aniah,Adaare,agyebe,sacramento-what is in a name?gHANA NAMES ARE GREAT.

inclyde Aniah,Adaare,agyebe,sacramento-what is in a name?gHANA NAMES ARE GREAT.
Ewusi 12 years ago

I pity Ghanaians?such a corrupt party like NDC be allowed to be in power.They came to kill,steal and turn Ghana up side down.

I pity Ghanaians?such a corrupt party like NDC be allowed to be in power.They came to kill,steal and turn Ghana up side down.
kwaku 12 years ago

'Martin apparently loved his sleep and in the mornings would refuse to go to school and try to scream down the sky over the neighbourhood in protest, which often upset and made his mother angry, whereupon, she would drag him ...
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'Martin apparently loved his sleep and in the mornings would refuse to go to school and try to scream down the sky over the neighbourhood in protest, which often upset and made his mother angry, whereupon, she would drag him screaming and protesting, one of her hands to his ear and the other clutching a whip, all the way to school.

What a blessed MUM, in my case, my grandmother had to go and plead with school authorities NOT to cane me. Forty seven years down the road and I still love my sleep!!!!

kwaku 12 years ago

'Martin apparently loved his sleep and in the mornings would refuse to go to school and try to scream down the sky over the neighbourhood in protest, which often upset and made his mother angry, whereupon, she would drag him ...
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'Martin apparently loved his sleep and in the mornings would refuse to go to school and try to scream down the sky over the neighbourhood in protest, which often upset and made his mother angry, whereupon, she would drag him screaming and protesting, one of her hands to his ear and the other clutching a whip, all the way to school.

What a blessed MUM, in my case, my grandmother had to go and plead with school authorities NOT to cane me. Forty seven years down the road and I still love my sleep!!!!
Sea Bay 12 years ago

Martin was also the Deputy Secretary for the Volta Region before he was appointed Deputy Attorney General in the PNDC era. One thing missing in the article is that he was the only Ghanaian who made a sitting Minister to aband ...
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Martin was also the Deputy Secretary for the Volta Region before he was appointed Deputy Attorney General in the PNDC era. One thing missing in the article is that he was the only Ghanaian who made a sitting Minister to abandon his appointment and run away from the country due to corruption which was brought out by Martin. That was one Seglaah, Volta Regional Minister. He run away to Togo and left his appointment vacant.
LONTO-BOY 12 years ago

Jomo, this is brilliant and nostalgic piece on Martin Amidu. It's great to see him overcome personal challenges to show such strong commitment to anti-corruption in the country. Whatever his critics think of him, he has regai ...
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Jomo, this is brilliant and nostalgic piece on Martin Amidu. It's great to see him overcome personal challenges to show such strong commitment to anti-corruption in the country. Whatever his critics think of him, he has regained his dignity and grace.

Long live, Martin! You're the ray of light from the East[Upper East].
ALHAJI MORO 12 years ago

So what does Abugri wants Ghanaians to do with this rubbish abugri, we know how you are were supporting the NPP against the NDC before and during the elections with your stone age writings.Give us a break for there are many u ...
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So what does Abugri wants Ghanaians to do with this rubbish abugri, we know how you are were supporting the NPP against the NDC before and during the elections with your stone age writings.Give us a break for there are many unknown heroes out there who woldn´t talk! It is such idiots like you who are the problems in Ghana.Is it not true that he who alleges a llegation should prove it? Why did he refused to do that after having alleged so? Both you and Amidu can go to hell with your stupidities.
maxwell 12 years ago

shame on you Alhaji Moro. Death is knocking on your door. The spirit of the Ghanaian people whose moneys where looted will continue to hunt you and will never find peace. This is about money that belong to the Ghanaian people ...
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shame on you Alhaji Moro. Death is knocking on your door. The spirit of the Ghanaian people whose moneys where looted will continue to hunt you and will never find peace. This is about money that belong to the Ghanaian people which was looted. This is the bottom line. Nothing to do with NDC or NPP.
Tay 12 years ago

Moro go put your rotten empty head inside for your dirty mother smelling vagina. Aboa. Dog. You will die very soon

Moro go put your rotten empty head inside for your dirty mother smelling vagina. Aboa. Dog. You will die very soon
Ghana FIRST 12 years ago

And you call yourself an Alhaji? Pull him down, killer alhaji indeed. Skin pain.

And you call yourself an Alhaji? Pull him down, killer alhaji indeed. Skin pain.
Avudufumeduagao 12 years ago

Hi Syndey,
Martin was also Deputy Volta Regional Secretary somewhere in 1988 for a short period. Check this with him. His mum is a very pleasant old lady who also spoke the "heavenly language". Want to know?
Peace unto ...
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Hi Syndey,
Martin was also Deputy Volta Regional Secretary somewhere in 1988 for a short period. Check this with him. His mum is a very pleasant old lady who also spoke the "heavenly language". Want to know?
Peace unto all of us Ghanaians; let's love and respect one another. God bless.
Kwaku Abu 12 years ago

These are the people we need ,not those who manipulate and ride in flashy cars at the expenses of the ignorant citizens who see these manipulators as gods.Thank you Martin Amidu.

These are the people we need ,not those who manipulate and ride in flashy cars at the expenses of the ignorant citizens who see these manipulators as gods.Thank you Martin Amidu.
/- 12 years ago

Martin amidu for president i say. Who's with me? No more of ndc and NPP for they have done more harm than good. Can anyone close to him encourage him to ran for presidency in 2016?

Martin amidu for president i say. Who's with me? No more of ndc and NPP for they have done more harm than good. Can anyone close to him encourage him to ran for presidency in 2016?
Whatever 12 years ago

Everybody has a story to tell. As a matter o fact, what has Martin Amidu concretely done for Ghana? Even the execution of the judgement he got is in abeyance because he has no capacity to retrieve any money without the lead r ...
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Everybody has a story to tell. As a matter o fact, what has Martin Amidu concretely done for Ghana? Even the execution of the judgement he got is in abeyance because he has no capacity to retrieve any money without the lead role of government. We should stop overrating and glorifying emptiness
Ghana 12 years ago

You should be sleeping with acid in your mouth because of your jealousy for Martin Amidu and of course anybody you feel deserves praise.
You couldn't do what Martin Amidu did so, stay far away from this patriot. You'er a loo ...
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You should be sleeping with acid in your mouth because of your jealousy for Martin Amidu and of course anybody you feel deserves praise.
You couldn't do what Martin Amidu did so, stay far away from this patriot. You'er a looser because you hate decent people in society.
AKONFEM ERROR PREZ 12 years ago

SSSOON GOD WILL SPEAK FOR GHANIANS,NDC MAHAMA GANGANTUAN THIEF CORRUPT MUST STEP DOWN AND STOP HIS CRIMINAL NONSES HE IS DOING TO GHANIANS,SINKING COLLAPSING GHANA,MR AMIDU IS GHANA HERO,PERIOD

SSSOON GOD WILL SPEAK FOR GHANIANS,NDC MAHAMA GANGANTUAN THIEF CORRUPT MUST STEP DOWN AND STOP HIS CRIMINAL NONSES HE IS DOING TO GHANIANS,SINKING COLLAPSING GHANA,MR AMIDU IS GHANA HERO,PERIOD
Prof Lungu 12 years ago

A good read, we dare say.

Thanks, Sydney Abugri!

However, we do not think "citizen vigilante" is appropriate in this context. In fact, "citizen vigilante" is a tad derogatory.

Seems to us this is a Robin Hood type ...
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A good read, we dare say.

Thanks, Sydney Abugri!

However, we do not think "citizen vigilante" is appropriate in this context. In fact, "citizen vigilante" is a tad derogatory.

Seems to us this is a Robin Hood type episode in the annals of Ghanaian public life and governance. In this case, public funds ordered to be returned to the public (the Poor), have been proven to have been unearned by the "Rich", through a legal proceeding.

Thanks.
Mankind 12 years ago

George, thanks for this info. about the humble beginnings of this patriot. All the others parading themselves as the owners and rulers of Ghana are scums.

George, thanks for this info. about the humble beginnings of this patriot. All the others parading themselves as the owners and rulers of Ghana are scums.
Kwasi Amankwah 12 years ago

GHANAIANS NEED TO ENCOURAGE PEOPLE LIKE MARTIN AMIDU NOT CONDEMNED THEM WITH THEIR PAST ,WE ALL HAVE STORY TO TELL ABOUT OUR PAST ,WE NEED TO WAKE UP, ALSO STANDUP AGAIST CORRUPTION, IS KILLING OUR COUNTRY ,THOSE GREEDY POLI ...
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GHANAIANS NEED TO ENCOURAGE PEOPLE LIKE MARTIN AMIDU NOT CONDEMNED THEM WITH THEIR PAST ,WE ALL HAVE STORY TO TELL ABOUT OUR PAST ,WE NEED TO WAKE UP, ALSO STANDUP AGAIST CORRUPTION, IS KILLING OUR COUNTRY ,THOSE GREEDY POLITICIANS , CORRUPT POLITICIANS ,SELFISH MINISTERS , OUR COUNTRY IS A MESS,NO DRINKING WATER, NO ROADS, ELECTRICITY PROBLEM,ETC ETC CORRUPTION,CORRUPTION, CORRUPTION IS THE MAIN PROBLEM IN GHANA.......
CITIZEN ONE 12 years ago

Mr. Amidu you need to consider running for President.You have an ardent supporter here.Principled and determined leaders are what we need.

Mr. Amidu you need to consider running for President.You have an ardent supporter here.Principled and determined leaders are what we need.

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