Fraud at Tema Port; Ghana loses $100m monthly

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cha 10 years ago

To eliminate most of these corruption in Ghana- the got must invest in techology this will cut out most of these middle men and the govt will see it revenue directly into the account

To eliminate most of these corruption in Ghana- the got must invest in techology this will cut out most of these middle men and the govt will see it revenue directly into the account
facts 10 years ago

Ghana must tackle its greatest enemy CORRUPTION from all angles. From the ports to the parliament to the villages and to the cities.

Ghana must tackle its greatest enemy CORRUPTION from all angles. From the ports to the parliament to the villages and to the cities.
ATSU, HO 10 years ago

WHY ARE YOU COVERING THE EX OFFICIALS INVOLVED, NAME THEM ...THE NDC SHOULD DISSOCIATE ITSELF FROM THIS

WHY ARE YOU COVERING THE EX OFFICIALS INVOLVED, NAME THEM ...THE NDC SHOULD DISSOCIATE ITSELF FROM THIS
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ghana 10 years ago

pklease tell us how to stop this old wounds and stop paintin it like it has just happen

pklease tell us how to stop this old wounds and stop paintin it like it has just happen
Gye Nyame 10 years ago

Ghana needs to look at all import duties and set reasonable taxes on imports. Also take the customs out of the money collecting aspect. We could do the following:
They could develop a good Customs website so payment of vehic ...
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Ghana needs to look at all import duties and set reasonable taxes on imports. Also take the customs out of the money collecting aspect. We could do the following:
They could develop a good Customs website so payment of vehicles can be done there prior to shipment, the VIN # contains a lot of info on a vehicle, it goes down to even the color of the vehicle and could be used to do the tariff/duty etc., calculation. Of course if the vehicle never arrives in Ghana due to some misfortune at sea then money could be refunded after showing proof.
The same could be done with other shipments where they go to specific foreign trusted agents to get weighed, and evaluated then payment is done prior to shipment. In other words don't let the Ghana folks handle the cash aspect of things, only limit them to the non monetary aspects.
This could mean a lot of collaboration with shipping companies – not to ship items without the tag or receipt or whatever one gets after making the right payment. You know just thinking outside the box --assuming that there is no law that prohibits taken duty prior to receiving goods
GHFUO, LOVE YOURSELF! 10 years ago

TOO MUCH CORRUPTION, HABA.

TOO MUCH CORRUPTION, HABA.
Sogreh Sie 10 years ago

Gye Nyame,
I totally agree with you, however I think with the vehicles, the import duties needs to be reduced drastically. The government needs to look at the greater economic impart of allowing many vehicles ten years or ne ...
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Gye Nyame,
I totally agree with you, however I think with the vehicles, the import duties needs to be reduced drastically. The government needs to look at the greater economic impart of allowing many vehicles ten years or newer into the country. The government can set up accounts with banks in various countries to collect import duties of items or vehicles ships to the country. The problem may still exist if the money in the foreign banks are sent home and corrupt officials get their hands on it, the results could be similar but at least we can keep the bulk of the money for development.

Ghana should learn from Jonathan GoodLuck of Nigeria who authorized the government to reduce the import duties on vehicles ten years or newer. A friend of mine send a 2005 Land Rover Discovery in 2011 and paid about $3000 on import duties while the same vehicle will cost over $10,000 in import duties in Ghana. The parts dealers, mechanics and car resale can boost our economy, thereby giving employment to many young Ghanaians. This will reduce the armed robbery currently going on in Ghana. I don't know if our politicians are afraid of lowering the import duties because they think expatriates will import better vehicles than they owned or is just seer shortsightedness.
Kwabena 10 years ago

I am 100% with yoou bro. The only way to do this is what you rightly said. But you know there are mafias of a kind in every organization. They will let this arrests and publications die a sudden death and the practice will co ...
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I am 100% with yoou bro. The only way to do this is what you rightly said. But you know there are mafias of a kind in every organization. They will let this arrests and publications die a sudden death and the practice will continue. Ghana is noted for just barking at the first instance and then going to sleep.
Nii Lante Okunka 10 years ago

Every Ghanaian who have served our nation directly or indirectly as a public servant should bow his/her head in SHAME for being part of such an inexcusable pillage of national revenue.As for the so called leaders who parade t ...
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Every Ghanaian who have served our nation directly or indirectly as a public servant should bow his/her head in SHAME for being part of such an inexcusable pillage of national revenue.As for the so called leaders who parade themselves as statesmen,they should all return all emoluments that they continue to collect for their inability to stifle such an enormous loss of revenue to our national treasury.
I think a massive dragnet should be thrown to access all present and past workers of Tema harbor to ascertain they came into their wealth.It should not be difficult to drag these national saboteurs to court to tell our nation how they can lay claim to their present standard of living.
If there ever is an opportunity for our nation to begin to radically address the elimination of corruption in our country,this monthly loss of $100 million to the State due to the ongoing craziness at Tema SHOULD BE IT!!!
SGT ANANI FIADZOE 10 years ago

Mahama the so-called President himself
is a thief, corrupt, dishonest, deceitful, a liar, arm robber and total incompetent fool, how possible can we have changes in this particular
thievery enviroment of our country? Mahama ...
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Mahama the so-called President himself
is a thief, corrupt, dishonest, deceitful, a liar, arm robber and total incompetent fool, how possible can we have changes in this particular
thievery enviroment of our country? Mahama cannot stop thievery in our country since he himself is the criminal offender.

Our country's Leadership is corrupt
therefore all the branches of the tree
are bearing the fruits of corruption,
lies, dishonesty, deceitful, arm robbery, murder, jealousy, intimidation, gutter politics, and
total incompetency, what then should we expect?

The sovereignty of our nation is completely dumped in gutters. The country Ghana is now a hopeless State
under Nkonfem Mahama which he and himself has chopped all the meat leaving behind only bones.
SGT ANANI FIADZOE 10 years ago

Stupid fool, so can't we change? Oh NDC supporter!!

Stupid fool, so can't we change? Oh NDC supporter!!
Oba Nyansani Baako Pe In Ghana! 10 years ago

Awurade, enti Ghana paaa nie? Sika, na money,cash NDC are chopping nyama nyma and 4x4 cars? If you send a car to Ghana that cost 50 billion dollars some of NDC ministers will buy it with full cash. Ghanaians what are we sayin ...
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Awurade, enti Ghana paaa nie? Sika, na money,cash NDC are chopping nyama nyma and 4x4 cars? If you send a car to Ghana that cost 50 billion dollars some of NDC ministers will buy it with full cash. Ghanaians what are we saying about this? Ghana must burn into ashes. I think that is the only solution.
GHFUO, LOVE YOURSELF! 10 years ago

CORRUPTION COURTS IN GH
WE NEED CORRUPTION COURTS IN GH.
THOSE IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR WHO HAVE BEEN ALLEGED AND CHARGED WITH CORRUPTION BY THE POLICE/STATE WILL BE TRIED THERE.
MALAYSIA HAS A SIMILAR CONCEPT AND IT IS REAPIN ...
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CORRUPTION COURTS IN GH
WE NEED CORRUPTION COURTS IN GH.
THOSE IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR WHO HAVE BEEN ALLEGED AND CHARGED WITH CORRUPTION BY THE POLICE/STATE WILL BE TRIED THERE.
MALAYSIA HAS A SIMILAR CONCEPT AND IT IS REAPING REWARDS.THIS IS THE ONLY WAY THESE STUPID ANIMALS WILL EVER LEARN.
ARREST THESE FOOLS, JAIL THEM UNTIL A HEAVY BOND/BAIL IS PAID. GATHER THE EVIDENCE AND TAKE THEM TO COURT. THE CHIEF JUSTICE MUST PUT THEIR FUCKING FOOT DOWN! CONFISCATE THEIR ASSETS AND PAY OFF THESE MISMANAGED PROJECTS WITH THEIR PROCEEDS FROM THE PUBLIC AUCTION.
THEN JAIL AND PUBLISH THEIR NAMES IN THE MEDIA. NAME AND SHAME THEM. NKWASIAFOUR! NOT UNDER MY WATCH!
AHA NA WO B3 DA!
the pressing immediate problems confronting the countRY GHANA ARE - GALAMSAY EVERYWHERE, no electricity, no water, rife in corruption, high incompetence levels, etc.
At the moment JOHN MAHAMA has NOT articulated any vision for the country and his governance. Ghanaians don't know what he stands for except his mere promises and lies.
For sustainable socio-economic development Ghana needs ACCOUNTABLE GOVERNANCE not mere promises without action as characterised BY MAHAMA'S "leadership".
Argentina’s president has announced increases of as much as 35 percent in cash handouts to the poor, students, pregnant women and retirees.
President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner said the programs also will reach nearly 700,000 more children, expanding the social safety net and encouraging consumer spending this election year. She said the total cost of the subsidies would grow $7.8 billion a year.
GH MUST FIND A SOLUTION TO THESE PRESSING ISSUES: high level corruption, CITIZEN IDENTIFICATION, insecurity, unemployment, LACK OF INFRASTRUCTURE and infrastructure decay as the major problems confronting africa's development.
LOOK, YOU CAN BROADEN THE TAX BASE AS MUCH AS YOU WANT...UNREALIZED CAPITAL GAINS, GIFTS TO FAMILY/PERSONAL CHARITIES, TAXING THE RICH, ETC...YOU CAN CLOSE ALL THE LOOPHOLES ALL YOU WANT, BUT IF YOU DONT FIND A WAY TO DEAL WITH PUBLIC SECTOR CORRUPTION. U END UP PREACHING TO THE CHOIR.
REDUCE GOVT SPENDING
LOWER PUBLIC SECTOR SALARIES
MORE MANUFACTURING
CORRUPTION COURTS
MORE PRIVATE SECTOR ROBUST BUSINESSES
LOWER IMPORTS AND FREE TRADE.
WE NEED AN ATTITUDINAL CHANGE TO MAKE THE ECONOMY WORK IN GH.
PROGRESS IS A MODEL OF PRODUCTIVE DESTRUCTION. U NEED TO MAKE MISTAKES BEFORE YOU SUCCEED. THE GOVT SHOULD PULL BACK AND ALLOW THE ECONOMY TO PROGRESS. TOO MUCH GOVT INTERVENTION STIFLES PROGRESS.
GO TO MAHAMA BANK IN USA,HE HAS 170MILLIONS DOLLAS IN HIS ACCOUNT. HE ALSO USED GHMONEY TO BUY JET.
IN 2010 I WENT TO HIS BROTHER IBRAHIM'S HOUSE. BENTLEYS, RANGE ROVER...EEIII
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL! 10 years ago

WHAT A PRIDEFOOOOOOOOL COMMENT.

WHAT A PRIDEFOOOOOOOOL COMMENT.
sly 10 years ago

HAVE YOU SO SOON FORGOTTEN ABOUT THE "BETTER GHANA AGENDA"? NO ELECTRICITY,WATER,HEALTH PROBLEMS,FREE GALAMSEY RANGE AND WHAT HAVE YOU.

HAVE YOU SO SOON FORGOTTEN ABOUT THE "BETTER GHANA AGENDA"? NO ELECTRICITY,WATER,HEALTH PROBLEMS,FREE GALAMSEY RANGE AND WHAT HAVE YOU.
James 10 years ago

Thank you very much my brother, I hope people in authority will also read your this all important message and heed to it. Ghana is really sick. Where do Mahama and his brothers get their money? What actually do they do for a ...
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Thank you very much my brother, I hope people in authority will also read your this all important message and heed to it. Ghana is really sick. Where do Mahama and his brothers get their money? What actually do they do for a living? No wonder Mahama`s eyes are red to be a President by hook or crook in order to eclipse all their illigal activities.
Sogreh Sie 10 years ago

James you are an idiot and you comments make no sense

James you are an idiot and you comments make no sense
Cardinal 10 years ago

James may I simply ask you simply what you do for a living? Who beats up the thief when he's caught? I'll be glad if you can honestly give an answer. Pointing fingers don't solve the problem. Get to the definite source of the ...
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James may I simply ask you simply what you do for a living? Who beats up the thief when he's caught? I'll be glad if you can honestly give an answer. Pointing fingers don't solve the problem. Get to the definite source of the problem and stop mopping the surface.
Billions of government monies end up in our pockets and then turn around and complain.
Take a policeman who pays no rent, free uniform, no utilities bills however goes to work to rob the citizens and the government and walk home with a smile, they are tip of the problem. Almost everyone living in Ghana does not have any love for the country. Its a shame. We know how to worship but have no fear of God in us.
Sogreh Sie 10 years ago

Massa, Ghana and most African countries are corrupt and have nothing to do with the government in power. Don't let your hatred of the president cloud you myopic judgment, corruption have been in the system since independent. ...
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Massa, Ghana and most African countries are corrupt and have nothing to do with the government in power. Don't let your hatred of the president cloud you myopic judgment, corruption have been in the system since independent. The corrupt personnel at these government institutions could be NDC, NPP, CPP etc members and were working there long before Mahama probably got into politics, let alone becoming a president, think about it.
sly 10 years ago

A COUNTRY THAT HAS BEEN EXPORTING RAW COCOA BEANS SINCE THE DAYS OF T/QUASHIE SHOULD NOT BE WORRIED ABOUT TEMA PORT.DO YOU KNOW HOW MUCH WE WOULD GENERATE IF OUR GOLD IS REFINED BEFORE EXPORT?DO YOU KNOW HOW MUCH THE COUNTRY ...
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A COUNTRY THAT HAS BEEN EXPORTING RAW COCOA BEANS SINCE THE DAYS OF T/QUASHIE SHOULD NOT BE WORRIED ABOUT TEMA PORT.DO YOU KNOW HOW MUCH WE WOULD GENERATE IF OUR GOLD IS REFINED BEFORE EXPORT?DO YOU KNOW HOW MUCH THE COUNTRY STANDS TO GAIN IF WE ADD VALUE TO OUR RAW MATERIALS? DO YOU KNOW HOW MUCH WE ARE SPENDING BY FILLING POTHOLES ON OUR ROADS.DO NOT WASTE RESOURCES AND THINK THAT CUSTOMS OFFICERS CAN BE ANGELS UNDER THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THEY WORK.SINCE WHEN DID GHANA REVENUE AUTHORITY-CUSTOMS DIVISION RECRUIT NEW OFFICERS.ARE THEIR OFFICERS NOT RETIRING YEARLY AND SOME ARE EVEN NOT DYING?HOW MUCH GOES INTO PUBLIC EDUCATION WITH RESPECT TO THE RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITY IN TERMS OF TAXATION.PROVIDE THEM WITH THE NEEDED RESOURCES AND ADEQUATE TRAINING AND THIS NOISE WOULD BE NO NOISE ELSE IF YOU IMPORT AMERICANS OR WHAT HAVE YOU TO DO THEIR WORK UNDER THIS POTHOLES CONDITIONS,THEY WOULD EVEN BE WORSE.ENCOURAGE THEM FOR EVEN UNDER THAT CONDITION THEY STILL HIT THE TARGET FOR US TO SPEND ON POTHOLES FILLING WHICH HAS BECOME A MONTHLY AFFAIRS.
gbevlo 10 years ago

mahama.. tsatsu..ndc...who is more corrupt... tsatstu how much did u still from GNPC and deposited in a bank in london...mahama has over hundred million dollars in his wives account...my advice to u the so called task force. ...
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mahama.. tsatsu..ndc...who is more corrupt... tsatstu how much did u still from GNPC and deposited in a bank in london...mahama has over hundred million dollars in his wives account...my advice to u the so called task force... how much are u being paid... how long will this last... dont u also want money? dont allow yourselves to be used...use your head... even the president is stilll in court.. RLG is giving milliin dollars to chris brown for coming to smoke wee...where did RLG get all this money.... we are not kids.. u in power are the more corrupt... arrest yourselves first....
ghana 10 years ago

IT IS A OLD STORY

IT IS A OLD STORY
Iron 10 years ago

There are more people of your kind in Ghana than reasonable people.That's why the country is where it is.

There are more people of your kind in Ghana than reasonable people.That's why the country is where it is.
Nicholas J Bedzo 10 years ago

This is not new,it has been going on
for a long time before those two officers names withheld are retired.
They are the ones killing the country
and they also deserve tobe killed too.
No plea should be taken from them.

This is not new,it has been going on
for a long time before those two officers names withheld are retired.
They are the ones killing the country
and they also deserve tobe killed too.
No plea should be taken from them.
WANGO 10 years ago

My anger rises when i see articles like this and what are you going to do ? corruption in Ghana is something no one can fight just because almost every Ghanaian is corrupt and if something could be done it should definitely s ...
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My anger rises when i see articles like this and what are you going to do ? corruption in Ghana is something no one can fight just because almost every Ghanaian is corrupt and if something could be done it should definitely start from the Tema port .Get rid of all the so called middlemen ,reduce import duties on cars etc ,scrutinize custom officials ,i mean clean Tema Port from corruption ,it's a shame what goes on there ,some big guns don't pay any duty for their luxurious car and things they bring in while others even have their properties seized .It's bad and sad to live in a country like that .
KUMI 10 years ago

THERE CAN BE NO CHANGE WHEREAS NDC IS IN POWER. WHAT HAPPENED TO THE EVIDENCE FROM ANAS? NOTHING

THERE CAN BE NO CHANGE WHEREAS NDC IS IN POWER. WHAT HAPPENED TO THE EVIDENCE FROM ANAS? NOTHING
Bonso 10 years ago

The difference between NPP and NDC is One Point: NPP seeks Power for Development of Ghana. NDC seeks power for personal gains of all their members. Everywhere you go its the same...Never ending since Nkrumah took power in 195 ...
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The difference between NPP and NDC is One Point: NPP seeks Power for Development of Ghana. NDC seeks power for personal gains of all their members. Everywhere you go its the same...Never ending since Nkrumah took power in 1951. The same group of left-wing families have systematically raped the country of every resource. Their hands are in every pie...NDC means CORRUPTION - They are in Tema Port; AMA; GYEEDA; SADA; Everywhere...
Sogreh Sie 10 years ago

Stop the lies, Bonso! The NPP was in power for 8yrs, what major change or development did the bring to Ghana? Accra is a total mess from roads to demolished buildings and the road from Accra to Kumasi is an eye-sore for trave ...
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Stop the lies, Bonso! The NPP was in power for 8yrs, what major change or development did the bring to Ghana? Accra is a total mess from roads to demolished buildings and the road from Accra to Kumasi is an eye-sore for travelers drag a 4-hour journey into 6 or 7 hours. Most or all Ghanaian civil servants are corrupt in one way or another and parliament don't seem to mind. The only thing MPs agree on without any problem is a pay-increase for themselves, which is usually voted on unanimously by all members.
kofi USA 10 years ago

These officers monitoring the port must be fired and replace with computers - at least these computers will not steal. It's sad that in this modern world, Ghanaians can't change to help grow da nation Ghana.These officers are ...
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These officers monitoring the port must be fired and replace with computers - at least these computers will not steal. It's sad that in this modern world, Ghanaians can't change to help grow da nation Ghana.These officers are just selfish and do not love the country. May God 4give us!
PAPA ARKOH, USA 10 years ago

I AM STILL TRYING TO UNDERSTAND HOW GOD CREATED THE BLACK MAN IN HIS OWN IMAGE...I HOPE TO GET THE ANSWER ONE DAY, GOD HAVE MERCY ON THE COUNTRY OF MY BIRTH AND BLESS ONLY HER GOOD PEOPLE NOT THE GREEDY POLITICIANS.

I AM STILL TRYING TO UNDERSTAND HOW GOD CREATED THE BLACK MAN IN HIS OWN IMAGE...I HOPE TO GET THE ANSWER ONE DAY, GOD HAVE MERCY ON THE COUNTRY OF MY BIRTH AND BLESS ONLY HER GOOD PEOPLE NOT THE GREEDY POLITICIANS.
Vuvuzela 10 years ago

Arkoh, God bless your head! I don't think God did create black man in his image anywhere!

It is a huge and frustrating problem which can't be overcome UNLESS Prez Mahamah starts seriously whipping the guys. The problem in ...
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Arkoh, God bless your head! I don't think God did create black man in his image anywhere!

It is a huge and frustrating problem which can't be overcome UNLESS Prez Mahamah starts seriously whipping the guys. The problem in Tema harbor is the same that copies itself everywhere.
CORNEY 10 years ago

As for corruption in Ghana I don't think even God can solve that problem.
We can put in place any measures in that port to stop corruption but so far as it is the same corrupt people who would be incharge nothing will change ...
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As for corruption in Ghana I don't think even God can solve that problem.
We can put in place any measures in that port to stop corruption but so far as it is the same corrupt people who would be incharge nothing will change, get a new task force that task will not take long before the members start the corrupt practices.

Let us look at it this way too, if you have high taxes in a place like Ghana it is a recipe for corruption because if the importers feel if they pay that high taxes they will not make a profit or even lose they will find all means to corrupt the system because everybody will like to pay something little to officials instead of paying high taxes to government to run at a lost, after all they are in business to make money.

The government should take a second look at the high taxes at the ports too which is not benefiting the government anyway but only fill the pockets of individuals.

Most Ghanaians do not love their country, hence all these problems.
Andrew, Toronto , Canada 10 years ago

Corney, you have made a very good point about the country's high tax rate which is responsible for the corrupt practices at the port. Nevertheless, it is a national challenge, and untill something is done about it we will c ...
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Corney, you have made a very good point about the country's high tax rate which is responsible for the corrupt practices at the port. Nevertheless, it is a national challenge, and untill something is done about it we will continue to lose revenue that the government relies on to pay civil servants, as well as social programmes that many Ghanaians depend on. We need collect effort regardless of ones political affiliation and tackle this madness.Doing nothing is not an option, I believe we can try many technologies at our disposal to tackle this national tragedy.
DrG 10 years ago

I have been pondering over the same issue time and time again. I don't understand how our thinking and actions are generally so flawed.

I have been pondering over the same issue time and time again. I don't understand how our thinking and actions are generally so flawed.
Say the TRUTH 10 years ago

THIS IS A CLEAR EVIDENCE THAT CORRUPTION & FRAUD IS AT IT'S HIGHEST LEVEL IN THE COUNTRY!!!!!

NO WONDER THIS NATION SHORT OF CASH NOT ONLY THROUGH THE PORTS BUT ALSO CRITICALLY AT THE JUBILEE HOUSE THE SEAT OF THE GOVERNME ...
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THIS IS A CLEAR EVIDENCE THAT CORRUPTION & FRAUD IS AT IT'S HIGHEST LEVEL IN THE COUNTRY!!!!!

NO WONDER THIS NATION SHORT OF CASH NOT ONLY THROUGH THE PORTS BUT ALSO CRITICALLY AT THE JUBILEE HOUSE THE SEAT OF THE GOVERNMENT!!!

WHAT MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO CONTROL AND CHECK IS THE RECENT DECISION TO INCREASE IMPORT LEVY WHICH WOULD IN A WAY MAKE IMPORTERS FIND ANOTHER WAY TO AVOID PAYING TAX & IMPORT DUTIES!!!

SOON THE NATION WOULD SEE THE RESULT OF THAT!!!!!
RAYMOND 10 years ago

What works very well in the WHITEMAN'S country does not work in the BLACKMAN's country.I believe Dr James Watson's assertion that the BLACKMAN and the WHITEMAN are genetically different.There is no doubt that there is somethi ...
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What works very well in the WHITEMAN'S country does not work in the BLACKMAN's country.I believe Dr James Watson's assertion that the BLACKMAN and the WHITEMAN are genetically different.There is no doubt that there is something wrong with the BLACKMAN.
clarence 10 years ago

bribery and corruption is everywhere in Ghana and this checks must not be limited to the Tema harbour alone,but extended to the takoradi harbours, airports, secondary schools, the various district assemblies, police stations ...
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bribery and corruption is everywhere in Ghana and this checks must not be limited to the Tema harbour alone,but extended to the takoradi harbours, airports, secondary schools, the various district assemblies, police stations, and in fact procurement depts. of governments. this is just the tip of the ice berg
DusTY-FooT-pHiloSophER 10 years ago

Remember the late president Atta Mills's little fiasco at the Tema harbour? What has changed since then? Well, don't forget to ask Zero about it.

Remember the late president Atta Mills's little fiasco at the Tema harbour? What has changed since then? Well, don't forget to ask Zero about it.
jake 10 years ago

when a ship load of coke disappears from Tema harbour under the auspices of the NPP, and Coke turn into Kokonte, Ha!

when a ship load of coke disappears from Tema harbour under the auspices of the NPP, and Coke turn into Kokonte, Ha!
Kojo Billy Duncan 10 years ago

These nation-wreckers will be the loudest in church on Sundays and all week will blame the government for the lack of relevant infrastructure. It is a shame we no longer advocate the use of firing squads to deal with such wic ...
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These nation-wreckers will be the loudest in church on Sundays and all week will blame the government for the lack of relevant infrastructure. It is a shame we no longer advocate the use of firing squads to deal with such wicked people.
TECHSTORE 10 years ago

well, definitely a june 4 may be underway

well, definitely a june 4 may be underway
ABU 10 years ago

Clueless soul,was Rawlings any better?.The most corrupt and indiscilined leader Ghana had ever experienced,he killed and stole and handed out some state's and private edifices to his wife in the name of that daylight robbery ...
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Clueless soul,was Rawlings any better?.The most corrupt and indiscilined leader Ghana had ever experienced,he killed and stole and handed out some state's and private edifices to his wife in the name of that daylight robbery of a revolution
KWEKU TWENEBOA 10 years ago

JM must now crack the whip.

JM must now crack the whip.
ABU 10 years ago

Mahama i know you are up to the task,as the people up north are unarguarbily upright,the accolade "opepeni" given us by our compatriots the Akans for a reason must manifest in you.Please articulate this unique quality we are ...
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Mahama i know you are up to the task,as the people up north are unarguarbily upright,the accolade "opepeni" given us by our compatriots the Akans for a reason must manifest in you.Please articulate this unique quality we are known for and with under your leadership and presidency.Make us proud,bring out that uniqueness in us
thinking man 10 years ago

Abu,i always thought 'opepeni' was a derogatory remark. you seem to be implying otherwise. what then is the meaning of 'opepeni'?

Abu,i always thought 'opepeni' was a derogatory remark. you seem to be implying otherwise. what then is the meaning of 'opepeni'?
ABU 10 years ago

Literarily "pepeni", in the Akan language means someone who is just,upright,truthful,sincere,uncorrupted,etc.

Literarily "pepeni", in the Akan language means someone who is just,upright,truthful,sincere,uncorrupted,etc.
soso 10 years ago

Tema port must be saved from corrupt officials at all cost.

Tema port must be saved from corrupt officials at all cost.
Joe USA 10 years ago

Every Ghanaian should complain,it has run for a long and it's time to fight for the senseless high taxes 0n the port it's an extortion and i would like every Ghanaian should fight for it.The port is meant to move goods for th ...
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Every Ghanaian should complain,it has run for a long and it's time to fight for the senseless high taxes 0n the port it's an extortion and i would like every Ghanaian should fight for it.The port is meant to move goods for the business not as a money machine.The high cost or the extortion of money it has made everything expensive for the people of Ghana and the business in the country.The port is not meant for that.I will pray one day an America of Ghanaian decent will file charge against the Ghana government for extortion.
PALMWINE SELLER 10 years ago

THIS GUY SOUNDS LIKE HE JUST CAME TO TOWN WHY DO U THINK ALL SHIPPING AGENTS AND CUSTOM WORKERS ARE SO LOADED. WELCOME TO THE REAL GHANA EVERYBODY KNOWS IT BUT ITS ACCEPTED.

THIS GUY SOUNDS LIKE HE JUST CAME TO TOWN WHY DO U THINK ALL SHIPPING AGENTS AND CUSTOM WORKERS ARE SO LOADED. WELCOME TO THE REAL GHANA EVERYBODY KNOWS IT BUT ITS ACCEPTED.
THE LONE PROPHET OF JEHOVAH 10 years ago

IS GHANA A GOD FEARING COUNTRY??? OR WHAT ???

IS GHANA A GOD FEARING COUNTRY??? OR WHAT ???
sir ike 10 years ago

na ghana money chop your own make i chop my own

na ghana money chop your own make i chop my own
boom 10 years ago

what is new here. as if they dont know. you are all thieves anyway.

what is new here. as if they dont know. you are all thieves anyway.
Naijaman 10 years ago

If Kufour looted in 8 years to build hotels ect, the revenue collecters at the Port too will like to be same. all Die Be Die.

If Kufour looted in 8 years to build hotels ect, the revenue collecters at the Port too will like to be same. all Die Be Die.
ADABRAKA 10 years ago

$100m could develop a bit of something every month. How much would it cost to deal with corruption? I think the govt will never spend $20m a month to retrieve lost $100m, if even, Gh can still gain $80m.

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$100m could develop a bit of something every month. How much would it cost to deal with corruption? I think the govt will never spend $20m a month to retrieve lost $100m, if even, Gh can still gain $80m.

And who do you trust to do that? A case like Sohin is a typical example, we always put a dog to watch over a juicy roasting meat.
thinking man 10 years ago

That's a great way to look at things;
spend a little money in order to retrieve lots of money, I like that.

That's a great way to look at things;
spend a little money in order to retrieve lots of money, I like that.
GIRLZ GIRLZ 10 years ago

CORRUPTION IS HIGH IN GHANA BECOS OF HIGH LEVEL SECRECY IN GOVT POLICIES AND PROGRAMMES.

IMPORT AND EXPORT DUTIES SHOULD BE CLEARLY SPELT OUT. AN IMPORTER OR EXPORTER KNOWS HOW MUCH TO PAY, WHERE AND WHEN TO PAY. IN THIS W ...
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CORRUPTION IS HIGH IN GHANA BECOS OF HIGH LEVEL SECRECY IN GOVT POLICIES AND PROGRAMMES.

IMPORT AND EXPORT DUTIES SHOULD BE CLEARLY SPELT OUT. AN IMPORTER OR EXPORTER KNOWS HOW MUCH TO PAY, WHERE AND WHEN TO PAY. IN THIS WAY WITH THE RECEIPT OF PAYMENT AND IMPORT OR EXPORT DOCUMENTS NO PORT OFFICIAL SHOULD BLOCK OR DELAY HIM OR HER OF CEARING THE GOODS. THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS IN EUROPE AND US AND OTHER DEVELOPED COUNTRIES.

BUT LEAVING THE PORT CHARGES AT THE DISCRETION OF OFFICIALS AT THE PORT IS WHAT BREEDS CORRUPTION.
Afia Canada 10 years ago

My question is did this people just find out Tema Harbour brings shame to the nation? They rob the people who import goods, to extent that the amount they charge is so huge that some can't even pay and as a result abandon the ...
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My question is did this people just find out Tema Harbour brings shame to the nation? They rob the people who import goods, to extent that the amount they charge is so huge that some can't even pay and as a result abandon their containers. They need to charge the right amount and also put the money to where it belongs; and that is the nations' coffers. More needs to be done to bring all these shameless public workers to light.
Louis 10 years ago

I blame the government. It lacks the ability to put stiff measures in place to make it impossible and unattractive to evade taxes at the port. The government is sick. What ever measure is put in place, it lasts for weeks and ...
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I blame the government. It lacks the ability to put stiff measures in place to make it impossible and unattractive to evade taxes at the port. The government is sick. What ever measure is put in place, it lasts for weeks and the system slips back into the mud. The government MUST implement whatever measures it put in place vigorously till Jesus comes. Period. Officials at the port should be rotated regularly and unexpectedly to various locations.
master mind kweku 10 years ago

now b4.you wake up from your sleeping?tema port is also old gold mines for few custom officers.

now b4.you wake up from your sleeping?tema port is also old gold mines for few custom officers.
KWASHIE ADJAH 10 years ago

WHAT DO WE EXPECT FROM A PARTY WHICH WAS FOUNDED BY RAWLINGS TO MAKE HIMSELF RICH FOR THE REST OF HIS LIFE. THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE AFRC/P/NDC PARTY IS TO GAIN POLITICAL POWER BY HOOK OR CROOK AND HELP THEMSELVES TO STATE FUNDS ...
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WHAT DO WE EXPECT FROM A PARTY WHICH WAS FOUNDED BY RAWLINGS TO MAKE HIMSELF RICH FOR THE REST OF HIS LIFE. THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE AFRC/P/NDC PARTY IS TO GAIN POLITICAL POWER BY HOOK OR CROOK AND HELP THEMSELVES TO STATE FUNDS FOR PERSONAL ENRICHMENT. ANYTIME THEY ARE IN POWER, GHANA BECOMES BANKRUPT, WITH NO MONEY LEFT IN GOVERNMENT COFFERS.
ABU 10 years ago

Yes i see,corruption was invented by the NDC,and under the NPP regime what was its name?.

Yes i see,corruption was invented by the NDC,and under the NPP regime what was its name?.
michael 10 years ago

God help our leaders

God help our leaders
Oteng-U.S.A. 10 years ago

KOTOKA INT AIRPORT, CUSTOMS CHECK POINT ETC. GOVT INSTITUTIONS AND WHAT HAVE YOU

KOTOKA INT AIRPORT, CUSTOMS CHECK POINT ETC. GOVT INSTITUTIONS AND WHAT HAVE YOU
Repent 10 years ago

Let payments be made in dollars, pounds sterling and Euros in the countries of origin of the goods to the Embassies there. Payment should be made direct to the bank. The taxes should be printed so that every exporter/importer ...
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Let payments be made in dollars, pounds sterling and Euros in the countries of origin of the goods to the Embassies there. Payment should be made direct to the bank. The taxes should be printed so that every exporter/importer knows in advance before goods are sent.
Gye Nyame 10 years ago

Good idea but I think it would be better not to involve the embassies,the corruption will simply be shifted there. They could develop a good Customs website so payment of vehicles can be done there prior to shipment, the VIN ...
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Good idea but I think it would be better not to involve the embassies,the corruption will simply be shifted there. They could develop a good Customs website so payment of vehicles can be done there prior to shipment, the VIN # contains a lot of info on a car, it goes down to even the color of the vehicle and could be used to do the tarrif/duty etc., calculation. Of course if the car never arrives in Ghana due to some misfortune at sea then money could be refunded after showing proof. The same could be done with other shipments where they go to specific foreign trusted agent to get weighed, and evaluated then payment is done prior to shipment. In other words don't let the Ghana folks handle the cash aspect of things, only limit them to the non monetary aspects.
GIRLZ GIRLZ 10 years ago

WHAT A BRILLIANT IDEAS. THIS IS WHAT WE NEED ON THIS FORUM. NOT THE INSULTS OF PERSONS

WHAT A BRILLIANT IDEAS. THIS IS WHAT WE NEED ON THIS FORUM. NOT THE INSULTS OF PERSONS
GIRLZ GIRLZ 10 years ago

YOUR CORRUPTION IS HIGH IN GHANA BECOS OF HIGH LEVEL SECRECY IN GOVT POLICIES AND PROGRAMMES.

IMPORT AND EXPORT DUTIES SHOULD BE CLEARLY SPELT OUT. AN IMPORTER OR EXPORTER KNOWS HOW MUCH TO PAY, WHERE AND WHEN TO PAY. IN T ...
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YOUR CORRUPTION IS HIGH IN GHANA BECOS OF HIGH LEVEL SECRECY IN GOVT POLICIES AND PROGRAMMES.

IMPORT AND EXPORT DUTIES SHOULD BE CLEARLY SPELT OUT. AN IMPORTER OR EXPORTER KNOWS HOW MUCH TO PAY, WHERE AND WHEN TO PAY. IN THIS WAY WITH THE RECEIPT OF PAYMENT AND IMPORT OR EXPORT DOCUMENTS NO PORT OFFICIAL SHOULD BLOCK OR DELAY HIM OR HER OF CEARING THE GOODS. THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS IN EUROPE AND US AND OTHER DEVELOPED COUNTRIES.

BUT LEAVING THE PORT CHARGES AT THE DISCRETION OF OFFICIALS AT THE PORT IS WHAT BREEDS CORRUPTION.SUGGESTION IS GOOD BUT ALSO WE CAN TRY THIS.
km agyin 10 years ago

What else do you need to rate this present President and his government's performance. The president seems helpless to clean the rotten system. I don't know what further evidence they need to convict these nation wreckers an ...
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What else do you need to rate this present President and his government's performance. The president seems helpless to clean the rotten system. I don't know what further evidence they need to convict these nation wreckers and saboteurs. They should all be put behind bars for a long, long time.
LULA 10 years ago

Invest in technology. Mr President.
The custom official
s are infested with endemic crruption.

Invest in technology. Mr President.
The custom official
s are infested with endemic crruption.
Kofi 10 years ago

National security? I'm amazed by your optimism!

National security? I'm amazed by your optimism!
WARD GDX 10 years ago

Ghana is managed by fools for fools.

The uses the ports as milk cow to extract high and unreasonable duty on imported goods.

You will pay a duty of $3000 on a car for example with universal value of $2000 or less. ...
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Ghana is managed by fools for fools.

The uses the ports as milk cow to extract high and unreasonable duty on imported goods.

You will pay a duty of $3000 on a car for example with universal value of $2000 or less.

The duty is supposed to be a percent and yet you pay more duty than the value of the car itself.

What a bunch of dolts in charge of a country
Kofi 10 years ago

Even when I was a kid I heard this,if you want get money quick get work at customs or police at border and whats accountable for in Ghana? Gold,diamont, tolls.etc

Even when I was a kid I heard this,if you want get money quick get work at customs or police at border and whats accountable for in Ghana? Gold,diamont, tolls.etc
GEE 10 years ago

Name them and that will be the begining of Ghana.Also if you are not one of them.

Name them and that will be the begining of Ghana.Also if you are not one of them.
Nii Joromi 10 years ago

Ghana goes begging for loans abroad while we mismanage our own economy. No government has the balls to tackle this problem and I wonder why. This revenue could expand our narrow roads and provide drinking water for thousands ...
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Ghana goes begging for loans abroad while we mismanage our own economy. No government has the balls to tackle this problem and I wonder why. This revenue could expand our narrow roads and provide drinking water for thousands of Ghanaians. This is sad.
Mr.big stuff 10 years ago

Look at tema roads and the motored . What would 100million do for the city of tema the whole of ghana. Halla!!!

Look at tema roads and the motored . What would 100million do for the city of tema the whole of ghana. Halla!!!
AAD 10 years ago

This has been going on for years not only 2012 & 2013

We are definitely heading ditch as a country. Everybody is milking state money

This has been going on for years not only 2012 & 2013

We are definitely heading ditch as a country. Everybody is milking state money
Whatever 10 years ago

What is new about this Kuluulu at the Tema port? Its has been there ever since the port came into being

What is new about this Kuluulu at the Tema port? Its has been there ever since the port came into being
Gye Nyame 10 years ago

True but we can use technology to change that -- let us think outside the box for once. Read my other postings for some suggestions. Many organization use Paypal etc., to collect their payments.

True but we can use technology to change that -- let us think outside the box for once. Read my other postings for some suggestions. Many organization use Paypal etc., to collect their payments.
Whatever 10 years ago

Whilst I agree that technology to some extent would check the kuluulu, I still think that inaccessibility and illiteracy in technology usage would hamper its effective application causing frustration and inconvenience for imp ...
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Whilst I agree that technology to some extent would check the kuluulu, I still think that inaccessibility and illiteracy in technology usage would hamper its effective application causing frustration and inconvenience for importers, exporters and port workers alike.
frederick a owusu 10 years ago

everyone at the Tema Port is working for himself or herself and NOT FOR THE GHANA GOVERNMENT.no one shows any little love for that country. thanks

everyone at the Tema Port is working for himself or herself and NOT FOR THE GHANA GOVERNMENT.no one shows any little love for that country. thanks
OH LORD 10 years ago

we can pay online if it is computerize

we can pay online if it is computerize
ERROR PREZ 10 years ago

OH GOD WHY MAHAMA NDC IS SINKING GHANA,HMMMMMM,GOD SAVE GHANA FROM THIS THIEFS

OH GOD WHY MAHAMA NDC IS SINKING GHANA,HMMMMMM,GOD SAVE GHANA FROM THIS THIEFS
Minta 10 years ago

Corruption at Tema has been going on for decades. It is not a NPP or NDC thing...wake up.

Corruption at Tema has been going on for decades. It is not a NPP or NDC thing...wake up.
sikacash 10 years ago

so what do you do?

so what do you do?
akosua 10 years ago

This is killing the country. You pay more to bring an old car to Ghana. People are indeed fed up with these greedy, selfish bastards. And Govt is begging all Ghanaians at "aburokyire" to come and invest. We have doctors, lawy ...
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This is killing the country. You pay more to bring an old car to Ghana. People are indeed fed up with these greedy, selfish bastards. And Govt is begging all Ghanaians at "aburokyire" to come and invest. We have doctors, lawyers, computer programmers and every professional you can think of that can come and help. But, "hell to the no", they will make your life miserable in Ghana. When you need just a signature on a document, they will tell you "the manager" is not there. It would take a whole month for mere signature because you didn't pay. It is indeed very sad!!
Paa Kodwo 10 years ago

WE ARE NOT PROGRESSING BECAUSEGHANAIAN PUBIC OFFICIALS USE GOVERNMENT ISZTITUTRIONS IN THE COUNTRY TO AMASS WEALTH:

HOW CAN THE GOVERNMENT BE in the position TO UNDERTAKE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT IN THE COUNTRY.

WHAT ...
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WE ARE NOT PROGRESSING BECAUSEGHANAIAN PUBIC OFFICIALS USE GOVERNMENT ISZTITUTRIONS IN THE COUNTRY TO AMASS WEALTH:

HOW CAN THE GOVERNMENT BE in the position TO UNDERTAKE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT IN THE COUNTRY.

WHAT IS EVEN SAD IS, THE SO CALLED EDUCATED WITH DEGREES IN ACCOUNTANCY,PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION, FIMNANCE, BUSINESS MANAGEMEMENT ARE THE VERY PEOPLE WHO CONINUE TO MANIPULATE THE FINANCIAL RESOURCES OF THE STATE FOR THEIR EXTRAVAGANT LIFE STYLES IN THE CCOUNTRY.

CAN YOU IMAGNE,STATE COMPANIES AND AGENCIES LIKE GHANA RAILWAY, GHANA POST OFFICE, GHANA AIRWAYS, ELECTRICITY, CUSTOMS,WATER SERVICES, DAILY GRAPHIC, RURAL BANKS,EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, VALCO AND METRO HAVE ALL BEEN RUINED BY THESE CRIMINAL THIEVES.

AND YET THESE PEOPLE STILL CONTINUE TO BLAME THE GOVERNMEMT ON EVERYTHING IN THE CPOUNTRY.

STEALING FROM THE GOVERNMENT TO BECOME RICH HAS TO BE DEEMED AS SOMETHING STRANGE FOR PEOPLE TO UNDERSTAND.

WE MUST BE VERY SHAMEFUL AND DISGRACEFUL PEOPLE ON EARTH.
ASHI 10 years ago

LOOK, THERE IS A LOT OF CORRUPTION TAKING PLACE IN STATE COMPANIES AND AGENCIES LIKE GHANA RAILWAY, GHANA POST OFFICE, GHANA AIRWAYS, ELECTRICITY, CUSTOMS,WATER SERVICES, DAILY GRAPHIC, RURAL BANKS,EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, V ...
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LOOK, THERE IS A LOT OF CORRUPTION TAKING PLACE IN STATE COMPANIES AND AGENCIES LIKE GHANA RAILWAY, GHANA POST OFFICE, GHANA AIRWAYS, ELECTRICITY, CUSTOMS,WATER SERVICES, DAILY GRAPHIC, RURAL BANKS,EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, VALCO AND METRO HAVE ALL BEEN RUINED BY SOME BIG THIEVES. THEY WILL SHIT BLOOD BEFORE THEY DIE. WITH THEIR FAT BELLIES, THEY WILL VOMIT BLOOD AND DIE A MISERABLE DEATH. SHAME!!!
BBC NEWS!!!!!!!!!! 10 years ago

Gov. Should protect these two patriotics , Akua Donkor and Wereko Brobby now!! These 2 individuals were nation builders, Gov. Should look for their well being before domestic Akan's npp tribal terrorists will throw their bomb ...
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Gov. Should protect these two patriotics , Akua Donkor and Wereko Brobby now!! These 2 individuals were nation builders, Gov. Should look for their well being before domestic Akan's npp tribal terrorists will throw their bomb at them.
Kobla 10 years ago

Who is this foolish BBC NEWS guy/girl? Get some life. Did you just someone dash you a computer?

Who is this foolish BBC NEWS guy/girl? Get some life. Did you just someone dash you a computer?
Paa Kodwo 10 years ago

WE ARE IN A MESS,BECAUSE, THE SO CALLED OFFICERS AT THESE PUBLIC AGENCIES ARE ABSORBED INTO HE SERVICE WITHOUT PROPER ADMINSTRATIVE TRAINING.

PEOPLE WORKING AT THE PUBLIC SECTOR CONTINUE FROM RISE FROM CLERICAL ASSISTANT T ...
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WE ARE IN A MESS,BECAUSE, THE SO CALLED OFFICERS AT THESE PUBLIC AGENCIES ARE ABSORBED INTO HE SERVICE WITHOUT PROPER ADMINSTRATIVE TRAINING.

PEOPLE WORKING AT THE PUBLIC SECTOR CONTINUE FROM RISE FROM CLERICAL ASSISTANT TO CHIEF DIRECTOR WITHOUT APROFESSIONAL TRAINING QULICATION, A SYTEM HANDED TO US BY THE DEPARTING COLONIAL ADMINISTRATION, HENCE THE CONTINUED MESS, STEALING, BRIBERY AND CORRUPTION, FRAUD AND EMBEZZLEMENT AT THE PUBLIC SECTOR.
Akadu Mensema 10 years ago

I shipped a car to my sister and before I could get it out of the part, sound system, parts of air-condition, extra tyres, lights, rugs had been stolen!

I shipped a car to my sister and before I could get it out of the part, sound system, parts of air-condition, extra tyres, lights, rugs had been stolen!
bobobka 10 years ago

on nesesery investigation idiult man . investigat something reasenable

on nesesery investigation idiult man . investigat something reasenable
Akadu Mensema 10 years ago

Why so angry?

Why so angry?
KOFI ASANTE 10 years ago

WE NEED TO BE COLONISED AGAIN, ONE MORE TIME--WE ARE JUST NOT CAPABLE OF GOVERNING OURSELVES--UNFORTUNATELY. DURING THE COLONIAL DAYS , IF EVEN THERE WAS CORRUPTION , IT WAS NOT AS BLATANT AND WIDESPREAD AS IT IS NOW. THE GOV ...
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WE NEED TO BE COLONISED AGAIN, ONE MORE TIME--WE ARE JUST NOT CAPABLE OF GOVERNING OURSELVES--UNFORTUNATELY. DURING THE COLONIAL DAYS , IF EVEN THERE WAS CORRUPTION , IT WAS NOT AS BLATANT AND WIDESPREAD AS IT IS NOW. THE GOVERNOR HIMSELF DID NOT LIVE LIKE OUR PRESIDENT LIVES NOW. DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS WERE RIDING BICYCLES. NOW WHAT DO WE HAVE--EVERYBODY HAS A TITLE , WITH FAT SALARIES, WITH CARS AT THEIR DISPOSAL. FROM THE PRESIDENT DOWN, EVERYBODY IS A THIEF, STEALING IN BROAD DAYLIGHT.
SO TO SINGLE OUT TEMA HARBOR IS JUST FOOLISHNESS --THE WHOLE COUNTRY HAS TO WIPED CLEAN--FROM THE PRESIDENT DOWN. HOW?? YOU FIGURE IT OUT
awo 10 years ago

this is no news.anas did it long ago, but want came out nothing shame unto our so call greedy and selfish leaders who always come to europe to see what is ongoing but turn a deaf ear to it.they ve even sent their imorality he ...
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this is no news.anas did it long ago, but want came out nothing shame unto our so call greedy and selfish leaders who always come to europe to see what is ongoing but turn a deaf ear to it.they ve even sent their imorality here also all the embassies here are corrupt
ERROR PREZ 10 years ago

NONSES USELESS MAHAMA NDC ARE ALL GANGATUAN CORRUPTS,THIEVES,EVILS DWARFS,FOOLS

NONSES USELESS MAHAMA NDC ARE ALL GANGATUAN CORRUPTS,THIEVES,EVILS DWARFS,FOOLS
GHANA BA 10 years ago

ARREST SADA BOSS FIRST. GHC 33M FOR AKONFEM AND OTHER NONSENSE STUFF. ALL WHAT YOU DO IS TO COME HERE AND WRITE NONSENSE STUFF.

ARREST SADA BOSS FIRST. GHC 33M FOR AKONFEM AND OTHER NONSENSE STUFF. ALL WHAT YOU DO IS TO COME HERE AND WRITE NONSENSE STUFF.
gbevlo 10 years ago

WAYOme mahama

WAYOme mahama
olele 10 years ago

i can not belived this that after all the money and the cars that they have been taking from people , they still have this right to say they are loosing money ? even me talking now they took my car before and they still come ...
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i can not belived this that after all the money and the cars that they have been taking from people , they still have this right to say they are loosing money ? even me talking now they took my car before and they still come out to say all this shit for who to be-leave , i did not know how many people , that they have taking there things but for me they did took my things from me my cars and lots of my things god will deal with this hooligans who called them self customs and they come out to say all this god will punish them they will all die and with there leaders people will not know what have happen to them tiffs
Eddie 10 years ago

From the Airport: Arrival hall, immigration checks, luggage claims, custom checks, and even at the last point of exit; one is not spared of this corrupt officials, everyone you meet on your way asks for money, why. The Police ...
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From the Airport: Arrival hall, immigration checks, luggage claims, custom checks, and even at the last point of exit; one is not spared of this corrupt officials, everyone you meet on your way asks for money, why. The Police; everyone in Ghana including the President knows the police are corrupt, they mount barriers or check points at various locations and what do they do, just collect money into their pockets. some will go as far as writing numbers down and checking them making sure that the poor taxi driver pays his One Ghana per day. It is in all sectors of the Ghanaian economy, and this makes living in Ghana very difficult. Even in some hospitals you would have to pay before a Doctor attends to you. Are we serious as a nation. Now every youth you talk to would like to travel outside as it is seen as the only way one can make it in life. Who to blame: the leaders, we have leaders who have no vision, they travel everyday outside of Ghana and appreciate the hard work of the oyibo man, yet with all the resources we have we are unable to develop our country. Go to the Market places, almost every commodity is imported from outside the country. I am sorry brothers and sisters for out nation. Its bad.
Paa Kodwo 10 years ago

ONE WONDERS WHY GHANAIANS HAVE ONLY BECOME CRIMINAL SPECIALISTS IN THE MANIPUATION, EMBEZZLEMENT, FRAUD, MISAPPROPRIATION OF STATE FUNDS AT THE PUBLIC SECTOR,BUT, DO NOT HAVE THE SLIGHTEST ABILITY TO DELIVER IN SCIENCE, TECHN ...
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ONE WONDERS WHY GHANAIANS HAVE ONLY BECOME CRIMINAL SPECIALISTS IN THE MANIPUATION, EMBEZZLEMENT, FRAUD, MISAPPROPRIATION OF STATE FUNDS AT THE PUBLIC SECTOR,BUT, DO NOT HAVE THE SLIGHTEST ABILITY TO DELIVER IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION TO STIMAULATE INDUSTRIES, ECONOMIC GROWTH, INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT, EMPLOYMENT, INCOME AND TO ERADICATE EXTREME POVERTY IN GHANA.

IT SOUNDS VERY PATHETIC FOR PEOPLE TO BE EDUCATED AT OUR PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES AND TO BE EMPLOYED AT THE PUBLIC SECTOR ONLY TO LOOT THE NATIONAL RESOURCES OF THE NATION.

THEN COMES THE QUESTION, SHOULD WE CONTINUE TO PRODUCE EDUCATED GRADUATES FOR NON-PRODUCTIVE WORK IN THE COUNTRY.

WHY SHOULD THE PUBLIC SECTOR CONTINUE TO BE THE MILKING MACHINE OF PUBLIC SECTOR EMPLOYEES.

WHEN YOU WATCH MANY PEOPLE WHO ARE RUNNING HOTELS,INTERNET CAFES, TAXIS AND RESTAURANTS IN THE COUNTRY, ALL OF THESE GREEDY IDIOTS WERE ONETIME EMPLOYEES AT THE PUBLIC SECTOR WHO ONLY STOLE TO RUN THEIR OUTFITS.

DO GHANAIANS CALL THESE PEOPLE RICH MEN.

THESE ARE CRIMINAL THIEVES WHO SHOULD NEVER BE BE RESPECTED-THEIR FITTING PLACES ARE TO LOCKED BEHIND THE BARS FOR STEALING.

HOW CAN THE NATION BE BUILT WITH THESE ACTIVE THIEVES AND CROOKS.
ama kumi-rotterdam 10 years ago

(1) BOTH TEMA / KOTOKA PORTS (2)SECURITY SERVICES.eg border control agents & custom services(3)JUDICIARY SERVICES.BUT, for the tema port ,the corruption can never ever be uprooted because the corruption there is very matured.

(1) BOTH TEMA / KOTOKA PORTS (2)SECURITY SERVICES.eg border control agents & custom services(3)JUDICIARY SERVICES.BUT, for the tema port ,the corruption can never ever be uprooted because the corruption there is very matured.
Osei BONSU 10 years ago

Scams aftern scams...whether its npp or Ndc in power. None of them protect mother Ghana. Steal the country's wealth at the expense of its citizens.shame

Scams aftern scams...whether its npp or Ndc in power. None of them protect mother Ghana. Steal the country's wealth at the expense of its citizens.shame
ali jamal 10 years ago

Its agood step. i urge the President should let thefraud commt,investigate all Dept,inst.exampleLICENS office,AIrpot,OIL comanies,etc.Haw?can we have all this resources.But everytime,we experience infilationand it affec the P ...
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Its agood step. i urge the President should let thefraud commt,investigate all Dept,inst.exampleLICENS office,AIrpot,OIL comanies,etc.Haw?can we have all this resources.But everytime,we experience infilationand it affec the POOR.
GHFUO, LOVE/DOR YOURSELF! 10 years ago

THIS IS UR MAN...GHFUO DO WO O/LOVE YOURSELF!

WE NEED SPECIFIC CORRUPTION COURTS IN GH. THESE COURTS WILL EVEN PUT MORE JUGDES N LAWYERS TO WORK. EMPLOY ORE PPL IN COURTS, WHILES RIDDING OUR PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF CHEATERS ...
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THIS IS UR MAN...GHFUO DO WO O/LOVE YOURSELF!

WE NEED SPECIFIC CORRUPTION COURTS IN GH. THESE COURTS WILL EVEN PUT MORE JUGDES N LAWYERS TO WORK. EMPLOY ORE PPL IN COURTS, WHILES RIDDING OUR PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF CHEATERS. U SEE, CHEATERS SUCK THE NATION OF RESOURCES N NATIONAL DEVELOPMNT. YOU CANT ALLOW THESE PPL TO GO SCOTT FREE.
Abba 10 years ago

MAHAMA LED NDC IS USELESS TO GHANA. THEY HAVE RENDERED THE JUNE 4TH 1979 REVOLUTION TO BE USELESS BECAUSE THEY HAVE LOOTED THE COFFERES OF THE NATION.

MAHAMA LED NDC IS USELESS TO GHANA. THEY HAVE RENDERED THE JUNE 4TH 1979 REVOLUTION TO BE USELESS BECAUSE THEY HAVE LOOTED THE COFFERES OF THE NATION.
Abba 10 years ago

NOW IT IS OBVIOUS THAT THE BLOOD OF THOSE WHO WERE EXECUTED ARE INNOCENT.

NOW IT IS OBVIOUS THAT THE BLOOD OF THOSE WHO WERE EXECUTED ARE INNOCENT.
J Boadu 10 years ago

This is nothing new and as a result I have decided not to ship anything to Ghana if the controls are as lack as it is. How do you develop a nation with so much corruption. God have mercy on Ghana

This is nothing new and as a result I have decided not to ship anything to Ghana if the controls are as lack as it is. How do you develop a nation with so much corruption. God have mercy on Ghana
markent 10 years ago

we always hear this whenever gov'nt come to power but still this stupid custom officers enrich themselves at the expense of gov'nt bring them out put to them jail for 20yrs they will learn lesson

we always hear this whenever gov'nt come to power but still this stupid custom officers enrich themselves at the expense of gov'nt bring them out put to them jail for 20yrs they will learn lesson
Fuck mahama n his gorvement 10 years ago

Screw gorvement, I rather prefer that $ 100m go missing, cos you know why? Our soo called gorvement won't make use of that $100m anyway.

Screw gorvement, I rather prefer that $ 100m go missing, cos you know why? Our soo called gorvement won't make use of that $100m anyway.
Sankofa 10 years ago

GRA wake up! Put a stop to this practice at once! We need all the tax revenue for national development.

GRA wake up! Put a stop to this practice at once! We need all the tax revenue for national development.
Tj 10 years ago

The best way is to privatize Tema port and let them pay taxes to the government.

The best way is to privatize Tema port and let them pay taxes to the government.
Joe 10 years ago

Yes this is nothing new every body knows it but yet the government is doing nothing about it. If we can invite people from overseas to look into fire breakout why can we invite the same people to look in to our taxation syst ...
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Yes this is nothing new every body knows it but yet the government is doing nothing about it. If we can invite people from overseas to look into fire breakout why can we invite the same people to look in to our taxation systerm
Eddie 10 years ago

The Internal Revenue Service is even worse, oh Ghana when.

The Internal Revenue Service is even worse, oh Ghana when.
ICONIC-07 10 years ago

THE ROOT OF THIS ROTTEN ROBBERY COULD BE TRACED RIGHT FROM THE LAME DUCK KUFFOUR ADMINISTRATION.
THE KUFFOUR ADMINISTRATION CREATED THE SO-CALLED "CLEARING AGENTS" TO FACILITATE CLEARANCE OF GOODS FROM THE PORT, BUT IT HAS B ...
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THE ROOT OF THIS ROTTEN ROBBERY COULD BE TRACED RIGHT FROM THE LAME DUCK KUFFOUR ADMINISTRATION.
THE KUFFOUR ADMINISTRATION CREATED THE SO-CALLED "CLEARING AGENTS" TO FACILITATE CLEARANCE OF GOODS FROM THE PORT, BUT IT HAS BEEN THE HEEL THAT THE TEMA AND TAKORADI PORTS HAVE TO GRAPPLE WITH.
THE CLEARING AGENTS ARE CORRUPT AND HAVE CONNECTIONS WITH THE CUSTOMS OFFICIALS AND PORT AUTHORITIES.

IF YOU WANT TO SEE CORRUPTION THE TEMA PORT IN THE CITADEL AND NO WONDER CORRUPT KUFFOUR KNEW ABOUT IT AND CREATED THIS EVIL JOB TO ENHANCE CORRUPTION.

IT'S MAY CANDID OPINION THAT IF CLEARING AGENTS ARE STOPPED FROM DOING "BUSINESS" AT THE PORTS CORRUPTION AT THE PORT WOULD BE SLASHED TO 50% AND THE OTHER 50% IS THE DIRTY CUSTOMS OFFICERS THAT HAS TO BE MOVED AND RETIRED PREMATURELY TO CLEAN THE PORT OF CORRUPTION

UNFORTUNATELY OUR LEADERS HAVE BEEN TOO SLOW TO ACT ON ISSUES OF CORRUPTION AND ALWAYS CLAY ABOUT LACK OF FUNDS FOR NATIONAL PROJECTS.

CORRUPTION IS THE GREATEST CANKER-WORM THE NATION GRAPPLES WITH, AND I MISS OSAGYEFO DR. KWAME NKRUMAH FOR HIS PRO-ACTIVE LEADERSHIP - NO COMPROMISE!

PRESIDENT MAHAMAH MUST ACT PRODENTLY ON THE REPORT FROM THE PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS AND FLUSH THE TOP AND LOWER RANK CUSTOMS OFFICIAL AND REVAMP THE TAX REVENUE RETURNS.

THE NEXT STEP IS TO ABOLISH THE CLEARING AGENCIES AT THE PORT AND MAKE CLEARANCE AT THE PORT MUCH MORE SIMPLER AND TAX-REVENUE SENSITIVE.

THE PROCESS OF CLEARING AT THE PORT MUST BE POSTED ON THE WEBSITE EXPLAINING THE FEES TO BE PAID FOR THE VARIOUS ITEMS AND ALLOW INDIVIDUALS TO CLEAR THEIR OWN GOOD AT THE PORT WITHOUT ANY UNDUE RESTRICTIONS AND BOTTLE-NECKS.

IMPORTERS AND EXPORTERS MUST BE GIVEN POWERS TO TAKE ACTION AGAINST CUSTOM OFFICIALS WHO ATTEMPT TO BLOCK THEM FOR REFUSING TO GIVE THEM TIPS OR BRIBES. IF I AM CHARGED TO EXECUTE THIS PLAN OR POLICY IT WILL BE DONE WITH CONFUCIUS-EXPERTISE AND HARDWORK

ALUTA CONTINUA!!!!!!!
blackstar 10 years ago

They need to sack everyone there.

They need to sack everyone there.
seth danso 10 years ago

Ah,ah, ah, where is Papa J?

Ah,ah, ah, where is Papa J?
mumuni AK 47 10 years ago

huu, if it is disclosed today that the first goods of the Accra shopping mall came free of charge from the Tema Port who will believe me? YOO

huu, if it is disclosed today that the first goods of the Accra shopping mall came free of charge from the Tema Port who will believe me? YOO
Alhaji Brutus 06.14 7,30W 10 years ago

We the unfortunate burgers.

We the unfortunate burgers.
AKONFEM 10 years ago

ODI GHANA SIKA NANA DUMSO AKOMFEMHENE JOHN MAHAMA SAYS DOCTORS MUST RETURN TO THE CONSULTING ROOM WHILES HE AND HIS GREEDY BASTARDS POLITICIANS MILK THE COUNTRY DRY.

ODI GHANA SIKA NANA DUMSO AKOMFEMHENE JOHN MAHAMA SAYS DOCTORS MUST RETURN TO THE CONSULTING ROOM WHILES HE AND HIS GREEDY BASTARDS POLITICIANS MILK THE COUNTRY DRY.
Julius A. Young 10 years ago

If the law can not put these people in jail. then Ghana we have long way to go. I hope the government will get the job done. If we can make 100 million a month at team port then why we need aid from other country.

If the law can not put these people in jail. then Ghana we have long way to go. I hope the government will get the job done. If we can make 100 million a month at team port then why we need aid from other country.
opoku martin 10 years ago

I dont understand why import duty should be so high in ghana. the corruption will still be there as longe the import duty is high.

I dont understand why import duty should be so high in ghana. the corruption will still be there as longe the import duty is high.
Nas 10 years ago

WHAT ARE YOU FOOLS SAYING, DOES IT MEAN THAT WHEN NPP WERE IN POWER, THERE WAS NO SORT OF CORRUPTION ACTIVITY AT ALL.
YOU FOOLS , PRIMITIVE, IDIOTS COME HERE AND CALL THE NDC ALL SORT OF NAMES.

WHAT ARE YOU FOOLS SAYING, DOES IT MEAN THAT WHEN NPP WERE IN POWER, THERE WAS NO SORT OF CORRUPTION ACTIVITY AT ALL.
YOU FOOLS , PRIMITIVE, IDIOTS COME HERE AND CALL THE NDC ALL SORT OF NAMES.
bjam 10 years ago

How can a democracy work if the people don't hold the government accountable. Who's ready to go protest at the Port Let's sit in the road, don't let the trucks pass unless they kill you--force the government to sack those inv ...
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How can a democracy work if the people don't hold the government accountable. Who's ready to go protest at the Port Let's sit in the road, don't let the trucks pass unless they kill you--force the government to sack those involved and release a plan detailing how they will prevent the theft of 2,400,000,000 of the people's money each year--and don't stop protesting until goals are accomplished. This is how things change! This is what Mandela would do. Peaceful protest. The time has come--when the country is begging China for $3 billion, yet in less than 3 years we could have more than this without having to pay concessions to China. Time for us to stop talking and act!
Be Bold 10 years ago

I love you. You call for peaceful demonstration. I call for their death

I love you. You call for peaceful demonstration. I call for their death
atsu 10 years ago

they should be brought to book and Justices take it's place.

they should be brought to book and Justices take it's place.
MORISON 10 years ago

Mr Awuni or who so call shut up.Because you not been appointed over there,that is why u screeming oevr these,focus on how barrons and tones of kokain been namuva in the all country opf Ghana instead.Shut up,why,you want the g ...
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Mr Awuni or who so call shut up.Because you not been appointed over there,that is why u screeming oevr these,focus on how barrons and tones of kokain been namuva in the all country opf Ghana instead.Shut up,why,you want the gorvmnt to put all his eyes on small things people living in abroad on?
Cornelius Alebey 10 years ago

Look the so called private institute that conduct the "so-called" survey is a joke. Even the newspaper that publishes it is NOT Serious. How and where on earth, will they carry on such a survey and still claimed "their withho ...
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Look the so called private institute that conduct the "so-called" survey is a joke. Even the newspaper that publishes it is NOT Serious. How and where on earth, will they carry on such a survey and still claimed "their withholding the names of the very people caught in the act? They should give us a break. If indeed they did encounter an Officer and a clearing agent, what are their names? Which clearing company did the agent works in? Or they thought Ghana is just there everybody have the right to say anything? They should come out and prove it.
Concern Ghanian 10 years ago

WE SEE WHAT WILL COME OUT OF IT BECAUSE WAYOME‘S CASE STILL PENDING, WHILE 200 CIDES ARM ROBBER CASE SETLE IN COUT JUST THREE DAYS.

WE SEE WHAT WILL COME OUT OF IT BECAUSE WAYOME‘S CASE STILL PENDING, WHILE 200 CIDES ARM ROBBER CASE SETLE IN COUT JUST THREE DAYS.
Concern Ghanian 10 years ago

GHANA IS NOT POOR, ITS THE SYSTEM THAT MADE US POOR

GHANA IS NOT POOR, ITS THE SYSTEM THAT MADE US POOR
lydia.usa 10 years ago

ndc corruption is worse.I send a suv
jeep to ghana i paid five thousand
dollars to clear that was too much

ndc corruption is worse.I send a suv
jeep to ghana i paid five thousand
dollars to clear that was too much
aBONGO 10 years ago

These criminals are national arm robbers and should be put in jail for life.Have all asserts consificated and live them with nothing.

These criminals are national arm robbers and should be put in jail for life.Have all asserts consificated and live them with nothing.
Balawo President 10 years ago

The late Prez Mills made a dash to Tema port when a similar report was sent to him. The men were arrested and what happened? Nothing. So, if we allow these NDC crooks to get away with it should any country bother to bail us o ...
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The late Prez Mills made a dash to Tema port when a similar report was sent to him. The men were arrested and what happened? Nothing. So, if we allow these NDC crooks to get away with it should any country bother to bail us out with loans?
ADAM SOULE-MAN 10 years ago

OUR CUSTOMS ARE JUST THERE TO FRUSTRATE ORDINARY GHANAIANS ARRIVING FROM OUTSIDE THE COUNTRY.
IT IS EITHER YOU BRIBE THEM OR YOU LOOSE YOUR ITEMS TO THEM WHICH ENDS UP BEING AUCTIONED AMONG THEMSELVES.

OUR CUSTOMS ARE JUST THERE TO FRUSTRATE ORDINARY GHANAIANS ARRIVING FROM OUTSIDE THE COUNTRY.
IT IS EITHER YOU BRIBE THEM OR YOU LOOSE YOUR ITEMS TO THEM WHICH ENDS UP BEING AUCTIONED AMONG THEMSELVES.
detima 10 years ago

how it is possible tema have fraud on tax ,bivac and webb fontaine and other company regulate all import price by the international market ?all the article it is a fraud accusation .can we speak why lot of company move to oth ...
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how it is possible tema have fraud on tax ,bivac and webb fontaine and other company regulate all import price by the international market ?all the article it is a fraud accusation .can we speak why lot of company move to other port in ivory port and togo .by experience the port gang can steal a full container and no body will see nothing and if you dont paid hand fee your container will stay at the port for a longtime period of time , i import lot of thing and alway it is a same thing ,they ask a sample from your container for analysis and it is for they own purpose not for inspection .in china in 2008 at the tianjin port it was the same and the party decide to fired 3000 worker on one spot and shutdown the port for a week .what solution ?
Be Bold 10 years ago

Ghana has not seen nothing yet. One party has ruled the country for the better part of the 50 years with very little to show for it and no sign of etting from its supporters. Everything in Ghana is shrouded in the NDC clan or ...
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Ghana has not seen nothing yet. One party has ruled the country for the better part of the 50 years with very little to show for it and no sign of etting from its supporters. Everything in Ghana is shrouded in the NDC clan or on party lines with the president himself not setting any good example. These officers at the port are no fools to sit and watch parliament dole out funds among themselves and the president rigging elections to steal wealth, instead of setting a good example for the people to follow. The sumary is that we are all taking turns or contributing to destroying ourselves without any compassion for one another. For example, how on earth could you levy a duty on a shipment so prohibitive to make the importer abandon his/her consignment to be auctioned off.That is not how a nation is built and developed.

while the president and his ministers are busy stealing, the officers at the port are also making huge living but destroying the revenue opportunities for the country. The president is unable to go after them because he does not have the track record to defend himself. We lift our hands to the Almighty Father!

Fraud at Tema Port; Ghana loses $100m monthly

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