I’m being forced to "steal" – Victoria Hammah

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Nyansasem 10 years ago

Just tell them you don't have money. The fact that someone is asking you to attend a funeral, party or any event does not mean they are forcing you to steal.

Nkwaseasem ara kwa

Just tell them you don't have money. The fact that someone is asking you to attend a funeral, party or any event does not mean they are forcing you to steal.

Nkwaseasem ara kwa
Mr 10 years ago

She would have but right now the coffers are empty. Mahama is waiting for that Chinese loan to come tbrough.f

She would have but right now the coffers are empty. Mahama is waiting for that Chinese loan to come tbrough.f
OYOKOBA 10 years ago

The people are asking for all that help because in your campaign you promised them jobs, schools, roads, hospitals etc without ever telling them how you are going to pay for them. Suck it up baby and open your purse.

The people are asking for all that help because in your campaign you promised them jobs, schools, roads, hospitals etc without ever telling them how you are going to pay for them. Suck it up baby and open your purse.
MARCUS AMPADU 10 years ago

There is corruption all over the world because politicians make too many promises they can't
keep.

There is corruption all over the world because politicians make too many promises they can't
keep.
Lafia 10 years ago

God should send nuke from hell to nuke ghana to ashes and everyone goes to hell,, period

God should send nuke from hell to nuke ghana to ashes and everyone goes to hell,, period
insight to the bone 10 years ago

legacy of the pepeni and his murder of mills is nothing but sorrow, misery and poverty while he and his cronies boldly continue to loot the country. this is understandable since they are not Akans, they do not care as they kn ...
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legacy of the pepeni and his murder of mills is nothing but sorrow, misery and poverty while he and his cronies boldly continue to loot the country. this is understandable since they are not Akans, they do not care as they know the wealth of the nation does not belong to them , its a take/steal money and run mentality that drives them. They have no solutions because they are too feeble minded and reality deep down they know its only by theft , trickery , election engineering /rigging , ideological lies and camouflage that they are there now and know it can not last . The national security is going round spreading the word they have the supreme court under control and have ensured the petition will not succeed , i guess they are able to blackmail the judges after all so there will be no justice . The national security has an interest to keep pepeni in place as there is not a single corruption act that goes on whereby they dont have a cut . they know if pepeni goes over 80% of them will be out of a job as thats the first place any true patriotic govt will clean up. we know all this will sooner or later lead to war and we are ready , long live the republic of Akan
NANA AKUFFO ADDO 10 years ago

.THIS IS GOOD NEWS...LOL

THIS ARTICLE IS ENDORSED BY NEW PATRIOTIC PARTY OF GHANA LED BY NANA AKUFFO ADDO - A NOTED WEE SMOKER, WOMANIZER, PATAPAA AND A FAILED PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE..
FOLKS,SINCE COMING OUT I FEEL REAL G ...
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.THIS IS GOOD NEWS...LOL

THIS ARTICLE IS ENDORSED BY NEW PATRIOTIC PARTY OF GHANA LED BY NANA AKUFFO ADDO - A NOTED WEE SMOKER, WOMANIZER, PATAPAA AND A FAILED PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE..
FOLKS,SINCE COMING OUT I FEEL REAL GOOD NOW.FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO DO NOT LOVE TURUMU I MUST TELL YOU THAT YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU ARE MISSING.

IN SAN FRANCISCO, WE NUMBER OVER 1 MILLION. WE ARE NOT A MINORITY ANYMORE.

FOLKS, FOR THOSE OF YOU OUT THERE WHO ARE AFRAID TO COME OUT, THE TIME IS NOW .NANA ADDO DANKWA AKUFFO ADDO'S COMMENTS ARE FREE AND BALANCED

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Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo
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Year In Office: 2012
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Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo

He graduated from the University of Ghana in 1967 with a B.Sc in Economics. Nana trained as a lawyer in England and was called to the English Bar (Middle Temple) in 1971 and the Ghanaian Bar in 1975.

Under President Kufuor, Nana served as the Attorney-General and Minister for Foreign Affairs. He was the flagbearer of the party in the 2008 elections and was again elected in 2010 to be the flagbearer of the party in the upcoming 2012 elections.

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The 10 years ago

That is the society this Mills-Mahama NDC has built for Ghana. Foot soldiers were up in arms seizing toilets, tool booths, locking offices and they were just pampered. now the whole society is engulfed, mounting pressure on g ...
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That is the society this Mills-Mahama NDC has built for Ghana. Foot soldiers were up in arms seizing toilets, tool booths, locking offices and they were just pampered. now the whole society is engulfed, mounting pressure on government officials for favours. You see NDC serial callers and fool soldiers make noise and they are silenced with cars and monies from stolen tax paters money, what should the rest of Ghanaians do. Vicky Hammah you haven't seen anything yet.
DONBOLI 10 years ago

The woman is really stupid to be a minister. The police should lock her up. If she knew these people and didnt report them to the police what is her job. She is helping people to do corruption, if she had made the police arre ...
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The woman is really stupid to be a minister. The police should lock her up. If she knew these people and didnt report them to the police what is her job. She is helping people to do corruption, if she had made the police arreat them corruption will be down in numbers.
Thank God John Mahama the the whole ministers has few day to leave office.
Shameless NDC nobody in NDC is speaking against what she wrote, its a shame to have something like her to be a communication minister. She gets the information and dont te the police about it. Police should arrest her.
STOP AND THINK 10 years ago

MINISTER YOU HAVE HIT THE NAIL RIGHT ON THE HEAD. ALL ARE JUST CORRUPT CAN'T IMAGINE, WE FIND EVERY INCH TO CHEAT OUR GENERAL GOOD, IT IS SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO BAD, ONE CAN'T IMAGINE. THE CHURCH AND THE CHRISTIAN COULD HAVE DONE ...
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MINISTER YOU HAVE HIT THE NAIL RIGHT ON THE HEAD. ALL ARE JUST CORRUPT CAN'T IMAGINE, WE FIND EVERY INCH TO CHEAT OUR GENERAL GOOD, IT IS SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO BAD, ONE CAN'T IMAGINE. THE CHURCH AND THE CHRISTIAN COULD HAVE DONE SOMETHING BUT NO, THEY ARE RATHER FANNING THIS.
PETER JEFFREY 10 years ago

FOLKS,BEFOR I DID NOT KNOW THAT TURUMU WAS SWEET AND I FUCK WOMAN, BUT NOW I KNOW THAT TURUMU IS DELICIOUS I WILL ONLY FUCK TURUMU. MY FAMILY IN WESTERN REGION KNOW THAT AM A GAY AND THEY ACCEPT ME SO I DONT CARE ABOUT WHAT Y ...
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FOLKS,BEFOR I DID NOT KNOW THAT TURUMU WAS SWEET AND I FUCK WOMAN, BUT NOW I KNOW THAT TURUMU IS DELICIOUS I WILL ONLY FUCK TURUMU. MY FAMILY IN WESTERN REGION KNOW THAT AM A GAY AND THEY ACCEPT ME SO I DONT CARE ABOUT WHAT YOU PEOPLE SAY ABOUT ME.

TURUMU IS THE BEST:PETER JEFFREY’S COMMENTS ARE FREE AND BALANCED

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REPENT 10 years ago

SORRY

SORRY
ANITA DE SOSO 10 years ago

Please resist the devil and they will flee from you.

Please resist the devil and they will flee from you.
ATSU, HO 10 years ago

THIS IS INTERESTING. IF SHE CONTINUES NOT TO ASEAD TO THESE UNREALISTIC DEMANDS ON HER, FOOT SOLDIERS WILL SOON CALL FOR HER REMOVAL. WE NEED TO BE BOLD TO CONFRONT THESE ISSUES

THIS IS INTERESTING. IF SHE CONTINUES NOT TO ASEAD TO THESE UNREALISTIC DEMANDS ON HER, FOOT SOLDIERS WILL SOON CALL FOR HER REMOVAL. WE NEED TO BE BOLD TO CONFRONT THESE ISSUES
NANA AKUFFO ADDO 10 years ago

..THIS ARTICLE IS ENDORSED BY NEW PATRIOTIC PARTY OF GHANA LED BY NANA AKUFFO ADDO - A NOTED WEE SMOKER, WOMANIZER, PATAPAA AND A FAILED PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE..
FOLKS,SINCE COMING OUT I FEEL REAL GOOD NOW.FOR THOSE OF YOU W ...
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..THIS ARTICLE IS ENDORSED BY NEW PATRIOTIC PARTY OF GHANA LED BY NANA AKUFFO ADDO - A NOTED WEE SMOKER, WOMANIZER, PATAPAA AND A FAILED PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE..
FOLKS,SINCE COMING OUT I FEEL REAL GOOD NOW.FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO DO NOT LOVE TURUMU I MUST TELL YOU THAT YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU ARE MISSING.

IN SAN FRANCISCO, WE NUMBER OVER 1 MILLION. WE ARE NOT A MINORITY ANYMORE.

FOLKS, FOR THOSE OF YOU OUT THERE WHO ARE AFRAID TO COME OUT, THE TIME IS NOW .NANA ADDO DANKWA AKUFFO ADDO'S COMMENTS ARE FREE AND BALANCED

NPP Headquarters,
Private Mail Bag,
Accra-North, Ghana

Phone
• +233 (0) 302 26 42 88
+233 (0) 302 26 43 28
+233 (0) 302 26 43 29
+233 (0) 302 26 43 34
+233 (0) 302 26 43 35

• Fax
+233 30 2229 048

• Email
info@newpatrioticparty.org
• nppdcom@gmail.com

Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo
Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo
National
nppnpp18
Office: Presidential Candidate
Year In Office: 2012
Gender: Male
Facebook: www.facebook.com/nadaa2012

Website: akufoaddo2012.com

Short Biography:
Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo

He graduated from the University of Ghana in 1967 with a B.Sc in Economics. Nana trained as a lawyer in England and was called to the English Bar (Middle Temple) in 1971 and the Ghanaian Bar in 1975.

Under President Kufuor, Nana served as the Attorney-General and Minister for Foreign Affairs. He was the flagbearer of the party in the 2008 elections and was again elected in 2010 to be the flagbearer of the party in the upcoming 2012 elections. NAA
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL! 10 years ago

THERE ARE NO LAWS OR CORRUPTION COURTS SO WHAT PREVENTS PUBLIC OFFICIALS FROM FOLLOWING THRU ON SUCH ACTS? MORALS ALONE CAN NOT DO THE JOB

THERE ARE NO LAWS OR CORRUPTION COURTS SO WHAT PREVENTS PUBLIC OFFICIALS FROM FOLLOWING THRU ON SUCH ACTS? MORALS ALONE CAN NOT DO THE JOB
Homesense 10 years ago

I've once or twice posted on this site that our politicians, especially Parliamentarians, are having these problems Ms Hammah is talking about because the electorate have not been properly educated on the roles and functions ...
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I've once or twice posted on this site that our politicians, especially Parliamentarians, are having these problems Ms Hammah is talking about because the electorate have not been properly educated on the roles and functions of these political office holders. And as if to add insults into injury, they the politicians when seeking for office go about promising heavens to the people for support. And worst, when they get the offices they live extravagantly, way away from how they were known some few months/years back.

So I aske, 'na whose fault?
ANITA DE SOSO 10 years ago

Please resist the devil and they will flee from you.

Please resist the devil and they will flee from you.
Ben 10 years ago

How do you report someone who is just asking for help from you to the police?

How do you report someone who is just asking for help from you to the police?
Akonoba 10 years ago

I must confess that I am indeed very shocked and at the same time very impressed that the woman can indeed talk some sense. As the equivalent of the 'dumb-blonde' syndrome, we all know that she was thrust into a position whic ...
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I must confess that I am indeed very shocked and at the same time very impressed that the woman can indeed talk some sense. As the equivalent of the 'dumb-blonde' syndrome, we all know that she was thrust into a position which bigger than her not on the basis of merit but of other more unsavory considerations.

I am also however surprised that she, as an NDC member, did not know, or was not aware of what to expect from those who voted for her.

I also wish to inform her that after coming out with such an albeit commendable statement, she should not try again to stand for any elective office in Ghana. She would lose flat.
william 10 years ago

It's true, we put undue pressure on our politicians to be corrupt and turn round to blame them! Even pastors are part of the pressure. Sister Vic., don't give up. Continue to resist if even they won't re-elect!

It's true, we put undue pressure on our politicians to be corrupt and turn round to blame them! Even pastors are part of the pressure. Sister Vic., don't give up. Continue to resist if even they won't re-elect!
DAN 10 years ago

just as if you ask a woman more than couple times its harrasment and if you follow her stalking

just as if you ask a woman more than couple times its harrasment and if you follow her stalking
Akosua 10 years ago

why should police arrest her? what is wrong with your reasoning?

why should police arrest her? what is wrong with your reasoning?
King 10 years ago

Victoria shd try n mentiion those who were forcin here to steeal

Victoria shd try n mentiion those who were forcin here to steeal
Smart Lady 10 years ago

This is so unfair. How could you run your fellow human being so down in the name of politics. The way you even spelt the man's name shows you don't know him much. Shame on you. Eda w'anim.

This is so unfair. How could you run your fellow human being so down in the name of politics. The way you even spelt the man's name shows you don't know him much. Shame on you. Eda w'anim.
Micheal Kyeremanteng 10 years ago

An envious and a jealous character would always remain a liability, insignificant and an irresponsible citizen in our dear, Ghana. It is only a foolish Akan with wicked desires and greed who hides behind a false name and iden ...
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An envious and a jealous character would always remain a liability, insignificant and an irresponsible citizen in our dear, Ghana. It is only a foolish Akan with wicked desires and greed who hides behind a false name and identity like the tribalist, 'insight to the bone'
insight to the bone 10 years ago

the same way your ndc idiots creep behind the shadows to steal so we have learnt and know their ways and also counter attack with stealth and precision , we shall be victorious as all is fair in war

the same way your ndc idiots creep behind the shadows to steal so we have learnt and know their ways and also counter attack with stealth and precision , we shall be victorious as all is fair in war
DARK DAYS IN GHANA 10 years ago

This is the mentality of the Ghanaian "Obia didi nagyuma ho"syndrome. Once a person becomes a public official, Ghanaians expect the person to abuse their office not only to her favor but to theirs as well. One is considered a ...
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This is the mentality of the Ghanaian "Obia didi nagyuma ho"syndrome. Once a person becomes a public official, Ghanaians expect the person to abuse their office not only to her favor but to theirs as well. One is considered a fool if one does not take advantage of the opportunity to also amass wealth. As the Minister says, Ghanaians will even try to teach the official how to steal, even using official government letterhead to make the whole attempt look legitimate.

Honorable Victoria Hamma must set up a sting operation with the BNI or one such government department to make an example of an attempt to bribe her, on tape. Attempt to bribe a government official must be passed as a law and enforced vigorously.

Ghanaians think "freedom" is to do whatever they can do without any consequences to themselves. The concept of "obia didi nagyuma ho" must cease.
fact 10 years ago

thank you my brother it shall be well with you l have nothing to add to what you have said

thank you my brother it shall be well with you l have nothing to add to what you have said
fact 10 years ago

thank you my brother it shall be well with you l have nothing to add to what you have said

thank you my brother it shall be well with you l have nothing to add to what you have said
NANAO!! MOTHER 10 years ago

Demands from who? Is it not your own NDC members who request the money from you? Ghana is sick under NDC.

Demands from who? Is it not your own NDC members who request the money from you? Ghana is sick under NDC.
gretchy 10 years ago

I'd say,talk directly to all Ghanaians and ask,why and how did they come to this situation.They will tell the truth,and say all monies are not spent on social issues,health,education,helping the poor,ghanaian not getting paid ...
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I'd say,talk directly to all Ghanaians and ask,why and how did they come to this situation.They will tell the truth,and say all monies are not spent on social issues,health,education,helping the poor,ghanaian not getting paid on time sometimes never and also why have the Government regulated friends from another country sending funds back for their family's to survive once every 20days.da rotten bastards
OSBON 10 years ago

Where is the National security? Where I the BNI? Where is the Ghana police CID?
All the above if they have he interest of the country at heart should visit or invite this Minister for further information and stop corruptions ...
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Where is the National security? Where I the BNI? Where is the Ghana police CID?
All the above if they have he interest of the country at heart should visit or invite this Minister for further information and stop corruptions in this our dear country.
Its seems to me that NDC can't do any thing right for this country. period.
THE LORD IS GREAT 10 years ago

RUN OUT BEFORE BEING CONSUMED

RUN OUT BEFORE BEING CONSUMED
scarecrow 10 years ago

she did not campaign for elections to become an MP this lady was appointed as deputy minister by the president,like other deputy ministers appointees, she is not an MP to have promised people.

she did not campaign for elections to become an MP this lady was appointed as deputy minister by the president,like other deputy ministers appointees, she is not an MP to have promised people.
Augustine 10 years ago

If you are ignorant about her keep mute. Go and check the fierce competition between her and Ursula Owusu at Ablekuma

If you are ignorant about her keep mute. Go and check the fierce competition between her and Ursula Owusu at Ablekuma
CYBERGHANA 10 years ago

STEALING FOR FUNERALS MEAN WON'T SEE THE FACE OF THE ALMIGHTY. DON'T DO IT.

STEALING FOR FUNERALS MEAN WON'T SEE THE FACE OF THE ALMIGHTY. DON'T DO IT.
MAMA 10 years ago

That's right!

That's right!
NANAO!! MOTHER 10 years ago

1.Ghanaians are the job.
2 Ghana is the meat
3.Mahama is the butcher.
4.Ministers are the meat eaters.
Now Mahama the butcher has the bones at home.Hahahaha!! NDC na thieves pa pa.

1.Ghanaians are the job.
2 Ghana is the meat
3.Mahama is the butcher.
4.Ministers are the meat eaters.
Now Mahama the butcher has the bones at home.Hahahaha!! NDC na thieves pa pa.
NANA AKUFFO ADDO 10 years ago

..THIS IS GOOD NEWS...LOL

THIS ARTICLE IS ENDORSED BY NEW PATRIOTIC PARTY OF GHANA LED BY NANA AKUFFO ADDO - A NOTED WEE SMOKER, WOMANIZER, PATAPAA AND A FAILED PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE..
FOLKS,SINCE COMING OUT I FEEL REAL ...
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..THIS IS GOOD NEWS...LOL

THIS ARTICLE IS ENDORSED BY NEW PATRIOTIC PARTY OF GHANA LED BY NANA AKUFFO ADDO - A NOTED WEE SMOKER, WOMANIZER, PATAPAA AND A FAILED PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE..
FOLKS,SINCE COMING OUT I FEEL REAL GOOD NOW.FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO DO NOT LOVE TURUMU I MUST TELL YOU THAT YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU ARE MISSING.

IN SAN FRANCISCO, WE NUMBER OVER 1 MILLION. WE ARE NOT A MINORITY ANYMORE.

FOLKS, FOR THOSE OF YOU OUT THERE WHO ARE AFRAID TO COME OUT, THE TIME IS NOW .NANA ADDO DANKWA AKUFFO ADDO'S COMMENTS ARE FREE AND BALANCED

NPP Headquarters,
Private Mail Bag,
Accra-North, Ghana

Phone
• +233 (0) 302 26 42 88
+233 (0) 302 26 43 28
+233 (0) 302 26 43 29
+233 (0) 302 26 43 34
+233 (0) 302 26 43 35

• Fax
+233 30 2229 048

• Email
info@newpatrioticparty.org
• nppdcom@gmail.com

Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo
Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo
National
nppnpp18
Office: Presidential Candidate
Year In Office: 2012
Gender: Male
Facebook: www.facebook.com/nadaa2012

Website: akufoaddo2012.com

Short Biography:
Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo

He graduated from the University of Ghana in 1967 with a B.Sc in Economics. Nana trained as a lawyer in England and was called to the English Bar (Middle Temple) in 1971 and the Ghanaian Bar in 1975.

Under President Kufuor, Nana served as the Attorney-General and Minister for Foreign Affairs. He was the flagbearer of the party in the 2008 elections and was again elected in 2010 to be the flagbearer of the party in the upcoming 2012 elections.

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NANAO!! MOTHER 10 years ago

And you are NANA as well ,So womame twe kan kan.

And you are NANA as well ,So womame twe kan kan.
Justice 10 years ago

Are you serious? Read it again. Not only do they ask but they are telling her to go steal. Can you not read the English language and understand? She did not use the word FORCE. Instead the website sensationalized all this by ...
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Are you serious? Read it again. Not only do they ask but they are telling her to go steal. Can you not read the English language and understand? She did not use the word FORCE. Instead the website sensationalized all this by using the word FORCE in the headline. Can you not tell the difference? Next time read carefully before you comment.
Sien 10 years ago

Justice,
like the commenter name indicated, he's no common sense. Instead of praising the younger lady for bringing this to light, as usual, our stupid one-sided illiterate brethren decides to attack her without any understa ...
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Justice,
like the commenter name indicated, he's no common sense. Instead of praising the younger lady for bringing this to light, as usual, our stupid one-sided illiterate brethren decides to attack her without any understanding of what she's trying to do. We need more of her kind to help stop too much corruption in Ghana and Africa as a whole.
Nyansasem 10 years ago

You will live a life thinking, dreaming, eating and drinking about "Nyansasem" for the rest of your life.

That is not a curse but a blessing for you. Because I am the fountain of wisdom for you and your family.

You will live a life thinking, dreaming, eating and drinking about "Nyansasem" for the rest of your life.

That is not a curse but a blessing for you. Because I am the fountain of wisdom for you and your family.
Nyansasem 10 years ago

Have you been asked by your family members, friends, friends of your friend, co-workers, etc to help them since your left your village to come to the Washington, DC? I think so. But have you gone to the bank or anywhere to st ...
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Have you been asked by your family members, friends, friends of your friend, co-workers, etc to help them since your left your village to come to the Washington, DC? I think so. But have you gone to the bank or anywhere to steal to help them? Use your brains.

People put demand on all of us to do things we are not supposed to do. At work, to punch their time cards for them. At school, to give them the answers during the exams time. At party, a guy or girl trying to get your attention even though they see you wearing a wedding ring. Only a weak and spineless person will fall for these unethical practice.

He was chosen by the President to become a LEADER and not a follower or loser. The president is expecting her to lead exemplary life and that was how he chose her. So to come and find some points to blame the society is stupid and senseless. She is supposed to bring the change in people lives an NOT vice versa. To quote this ""When there is no meat eater; the butcher doesn't have a Job" to support her assertion that change should come from the public is not only absurd but stupid.

You might be a weak and wimp to please and appease others when you know it is totally wrong to do that. MORON.
GAWUKO 10 years ago

But society does have a responsibility in this too. It takes two to consitute corruption. The giver and the taker, or the demander and the taker. Either way it is wrong and society and politicians have a duty to fight this me ...
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But society does have a responsibility in this too. It takes two to consitute corruption. The giver and the taker, or the demander and the taker. Either way it is wrong and society and politicians have a duty to fight this menace. We ALL must fight the menace. If society keeps on tempting it might be too strong for the politicians to resist the temptation. But politicians must not be weak and give in to the temptation as you said. I think it is good she brought this into the public domain. The discussions are healthy.
Nyansasem 10 years ago

What some of you don't understand is this, "the fish rots from the head." Corruption did not begin just because the society was corrupt. Corruption began in Ghana because the people saw that their leaders were corrupt.

And ...
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What some of you don't understand is this, "the fish rots from the head." Corruption did not begin just because the society was corrupt. Corruption began in Ghana because the people saw that their leaders were corrupt.

And when I talk about leaders, I am not only dealing with our government leaders, but starting from your own home.

Your father became corrupt as soon as he became rich by marrying 2 or 3 wives and having many concubines. He started having many children and he did not care whether he could take care of them or not. Some of your 30 siblings started finding ways to make it because the father could not help it, this could even extend to some of his "wives" who will seek affection somewhere because the father is not there all the time.... do you see the trend.

The Bank Manager comes to work late in our hood; the Assistant does the same, then the tellers. The Manager collude with their tellers to find ways to steal. When the manager is not there, the teller now begins to steal from the bank. Another one, the Manager begins to sleep with the teller and since the teller is the "lover" of the Manager, she begins to come to work late or try to steal from the bank because she knows that the Bank manager will do nothing. Do you see the trend here?

There is no doubt in anyone's mind that corruption is not endemic in our society; to argue against that is just stupid. What we are crying is to see leaders who will come and ENACT laws to bring change in our society, but not those who want the change to start from the masses.

The reason why I said it is silly talks is because of the adage, she used. By using that, she is expecting the people to change first. I hope you understand that.

"When there is no meat eater; the butcher doesn't have a Job", she quoted.
Baffour Agyemang 10 years ago

Very good one there Nyansasem.Now the other question is why should anyone praise Nana Akuffo Addo for going to court which is the due process in election dispute according to the constitution?

Very good one there Nyansasem.Now the other question is why should anyone praise Nana Akuffo Addo for going to court which is the due process in election dispute according to the constitution?
PETER JEFFREY 10 years ago

AS FOR ME,I CAN NOT LEAVE ONE DAY WITHOUT SWEET TURUMU. THOSE WHO HAVE NOT TASTED SWEET TURUMU BEFOR DONT KNOW WHAT THEY ARE MISSIN. IF YOU TASTE TURUMU ONCE , YOU WILL ALWAYS TASTE TURUMU. TURUMU IS THE SWEETES HOLE IN THE ...
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AS FOR ME,I CAN NOT LEAVE ONE DAY WITHOUT SWEET TURUMU. THOSE WHO HAVE NOT TASTED SWEET TURUMU BEFOR DONT KNOW WHAT THEY ARE MISSIN. IF YOU TASTE TURUMU ONCE , YOU WILL ALWAYS TASTE TURUMU. TURUMU IS THE SWEETES HOLE IN THE WORLD.PETER JEFFREY’S COMMENTS ARE FREE AND BALANCED

Peter N. Jeffrey MSc(LSBU) BSc(Hons)Lond.
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Fax:+44 298 765 0979
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Baffour Agyemang 10 years ago

STUPID.Never join your nonsense to my comments

STUPID.Never join your nonsense to my comments
NANA AKUFFO ADDO 10 years ago

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THIS ARTICLE IS ENDORSED BY NEW PATRIOTIC PARTY OF GHANA LED BY NANA AKUFFO ADDO - A NOTED WEE SMOKER, WOMANIZER, PATAPAA AND A FAILED PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE..
FOLKS,SINCE COMING OUT I FEEL REAL GOOD NOW.FOR THOSE OF YO ...
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THIS ARTICLE IS ENDORSED BY NEW PATRIOTIC PARTY OF GHANA LED BY NANA AKUFFO ADDO - A NOTED WEE SMOKER, WOMANIZER, PATAPAA AND A FAILED PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE..
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Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo
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Office: Presidential Candidate
Year In Office: 2012
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Short Biography:
Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo

He graduated from the University of Ghana in 1967 with a B.Sc in Economics. Nana trained as a lawyer in England and was called to the English Bar (Middle Temple) in 1971 and the Ghanaian Bar in 1975.

Under President Kufuor, Nana served as the Attorney-General and Minister for Foreign Affairs. He was the flagbearer of the party in the 2008 elections and was again elected in 2010 to be the flagbearer of the party in the upcoming 2012 elections. NAA
Smart Lady 10 years ago

You seriously need deliverance for your soul. Also you need guidance and counseling or some form of treatment to enable you relive a normal life. Assuming your dad did that where would you have been to pursue the devil's agen ...
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You seriously need deliverance for your soul. Also you need guidance and counseling or some form of treatment to enable you relive a normal life. Assuming your dad did that where would you have been to pursue the devil's agenda to wipe out the human race? THINK!!!!
Nyansasem 10 years ago

I have not praised Nana for going to Court. However, I have said that he has the right to go to court because it is his constitutional rights.

However, I have said it here many times that, it was a waste to see this petiti ...
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I have not praised Nana for going to Court. However, I have said that he has the right to go to court because it is his constitutional rights.

However, I have said it here many times that, it was a waste to see this petition going on for more than two weeks. The only thing the judges should have done is check the constituencies that Nana is saying there were malpractices. Throw away the duplicates and triplicates. Tally the numbers and find over-votes and under-votes and see if it could have any effects on the election. That was simple and any SHS could have done that in a week. WHY should this take us 8 months to judge.

Still for the fear of NDC yenti-gyaa people, I pray that the SC judges will allow Mahama to continue his reign or lordship till 2016. I will continue to pray to God that, by the time they leave the scene, we will have at 100 cedis in our coffer.

Are you happy now?
GENERAL KWAME 10 years ago

Look how fat she has become in less than a year

Look how fat she has become in less than a year
DAN 10 years ago

seen lots of women in ghana get fat when their family in usa send money or food!

seen lots of women in ghana get fat when their family in usa send money or food!
Mumuni 10 years ago

A promise is a debt

A promise is a debt
NABILA 10 years ago

CAN YOU PLEASE ANSWER THESE FEW QUESTIONS?
1.WHEN U WERE CAMPAINING FOR VOTES U WERE SPLASHING MONEY AND ALL SORTS OF GIFTS ON THEM.WHERE DID U GET THAT MONEY FROM?
2 WHEN YOUR PARTY WON YOUR LIFE_STYLE CHANGED. U STARTED U ...
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CAN YOU PLEASE ANSWER THESE FEW QUESTIONS?
1.WHEN U WERE CAMPAINING FOR VOTES U WERE SPLASHING MONEY AND ALL SORTS OF GIFTS ON THEM.WHERE DID U GET THAT MONEY FROM?
2 WHEN YOUR PARTY WON YOUR LIFE_STYLE CHANGED. U STARTED U STATED RIDING IN V88 LAND CRUISERS;PUTTING UP MANSIONS; AND SETTING UP BLOCK FACTORIES AND OTHER BUSINESS FOR GEEDA. WHERE DID U GET YHE MONIES FROM? UNLESS WE STOP BUING VOTES THESE PROBLEMS WILL EXIST.PLEASE FIND MONEY TO PAY THEM BECAUSE U DECIEVED THEM TO VOTE FOR U
Wayo 10 years ago

Too much of demands makes some people enter into unnecessary job like,stealing , prostittution,fraud ,cocain dealing etc.So what this lady was saying is right.

Too much of demands makes some people enter into unnecessary job like,stealing , prostittution,fraud ,cocain dealing etc.So what this lady was saying is right.
danny 10 years ago

She is making far more sense than you are!

She is making far more sense than you are!
C.Y. ANDY-K 10 years ago

Nyansasem,

I noted you had agreed with my point of view on two occasions recently. But I am afraid, you are wrong on this one.

You probably read the news item very fast and therefore missed the gist of it. No, she was ...
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Nyansasem,

I noted you had agreed with my point of view on two occasions recently. But I am afraid, you are wrong on this one.

You probably read the news item very fast and therefore missed the gist of it. No, she was not being asked to attend funerals but money for funerals! And she specifically said people told her to steal and give her some. They might not have put it so bluntly to her but by insinuation.

Now, we should be extremely thankful to Ms Hammah for putting the canker of corruption on the public spot for a meaningful discourse, not these kinds of disparaging remarks I am reading. I am still working on Part 2 of my examination of the problem but shall re-post here Part 1 to highlight the issues raised by Ms Hammah.

Andy-K
C.Y. ANDY-K 10 years ago

RULERS AND THE RULED: CONMEN, CROOKS, CHARLATANS, USURPERS AND IMPOSTORS IN POST-COLONIAL GHANA.
PART 1

This is a nagging and an all-embracive topic which needed to be properly addressed, as I believe it spells out ...
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RULERS AND THE RULED: CONMEN, CROOKS, CHARLATANS, USURPERS AND IMPOSTORS IN POST-COLONIAL GHANA.
PART 1

This is a nagging and an all-embracive topic which needed to be properly addressed, as I believe it spells out what ails Ghana since her flag independence. Unravelling the complex phenomena and tendency of Ghanaians to embrace and tolerate corruption and lawless behaviour to anomic proportions will be a major contribution to understanding the Ghanaian psyche which underpins the problems of bribery and corruption and inability to conform to laws and regulations in all their ramifications. Even though the title indicates treatment from the post-independence period, to understand the issues very well requires that we delve into our pre-colonial and colonial past for clues as to the origins of the post-colonial era issues at stake. This is because those of us with the benefit of hindsight into our historical past see a continuum, some of which make the presence pale into insignificance. The mythology of some African writers who paint pristine images of an African past, in which all was fine and dandy, regulated by time tested customs and traditions, collapses like a pack of cards. I have the opportunity to accuse one of such writers, Prof George Ayittey, of indulging in “false empiricism”: skewed or wrong presentation of some empirical events to fit certain claims, empirical or subjective. So what are the gory, bloodstained details without the whitewash like the slave castles which still dominate our shores?

The treatment I intended is by no means exhaustive, as it is exploratory, the main objective being to broach some new dimensions not looked at before and, hopefully, those with more resources shall deal with them indepth. Of course, some studies by mainly white scholars already exist touching on the issues raised but in this write-up, despite the temptation, I shall keep mention of them to the minimum, as this is not intended for a peer reviewed journal but the popular media.

Illustrations or brief case studies shall be made with examples of known characters guilty of the negative traits, nation wrecking and lawless behaviour under discussion.

To make myself clear to readers, I’d like to offer, within context, some brief explanations of and forays into some of the key terms referring to the protagonists or actors.

CONMEN: The word “conmen,” derived from “confidence men,” is used to refer to confidence tricksters, charlatans or quacks who profess to be what they are not in order to win our trust or confidence in order to offer something gainful or beneficial to us. In the process, we are invariably duped, swindled, scammed and short-changed, often losing money to the conmen or swindlers. Hmm! I can hear someone mumbling that we can put almost all our politicians under this category! But let us include those charlatans selling to the public all kinds of cures for our ailments at the lorry stations; the horde of self-proclaimed prophets and prophetesses, pastors, bishops, alufas, and seers that offer salvation to Ghanaians not only in the after-life but from all kinds of imaginable problems from financial woes, imagined generational curses, love pangs to menstrual pains, but are often reported in the press for all kinds of criminal conduct. They are the new snake oil sellers and magicians from our colonial and pre-colonial past. The psyche and cosmology of the mass of Ghanaians - even the most educated - steeped in their peasant, artisanal fishing, small time craftsman and illiterate origins, dominated by the Weberian primitive, substantive rationality, makes them receptive to their wiles. And it shall be so for a while still, as the world of Ghanaians is yet to experience the Enlightenment based on rational and scientific thought.

Of course, the mid-1970s was the height of the conmen’s reign, when the phenomenon known as “kalabule” reached its apogee. The whole population was touched one way or the other, for better or for worse, depending on who has the greater opportunity to swindle or scam others most! With the resurgence of scamming on an international scale under the known names of 419 or Sakawa, the members of the civilian population being the main culprits, one cannot only continue to point fingers at the corrupt politicians and public officials in all the three arms of government who supervise the whole citadel of corruption and official protection racketeering that goes under the name of government in Ghana. For, indeed, the minimum protection and services that the State provides, those in control of the state machinery arrogate to themselves the right to plunder public resources and wantonly extort money from the population for their own gain on a scale unimaginable in the civilised world of today. One would have to go back to the C19th to see something similar in the West but was, of course, the order of day with our plundering and slave raiding ancestors.

USURPERS: “Usurpers” refer to those who illegally seize the right to govern or rule, as in a coup d’état; or claimed a chieftaincy stool or skin whilst one is not qualified to do so. All the coup makers in Ghana since 1966 fall under this category. Likewise, are a number of claimants to stools they are not entitled to, thus giving rise to intractable disputes in the courts and conflicts in all the regions of Ghana. The question arises about the origins of these usurpers; by that, I mean their social or family origins which predispose them to such illegalities. Not much is written about the family or social origins of Ghana’s military and police usurpers. However, the available evidence showed that the Ghana Army and Police originally comprised mainly people of slave and lower social status origins. This, for a long time after independence, made enrolment into those two institutions a thing of low esteem to those who see themselves as of higher social status.

In the case of usurpers to chieftaincy stools, who are they indeed? Since succession is hereditary, who in his right mind who is not a bona fide descendant from the rightful bloodline would dare to push himself forward into such a position? Could the dispute be arising from the descendants of those born of slave “wives” and servants of royal households who are not recognised as heirs? Or, those who have suffered “social death” and really do not know their true origins, as the assimilation process of such “Outsiders” entailed suppression of their origins?

IMPOSTOR: “Impostor” refers to a charlatan or conman who assumed a FALSE IDENTITY, thus making the person an impersonator, in order to deceive and/or swindle us for a purpose. Often, the persons may change their names to make the deceit successful but in many cases, they simply assume false credentials they do not have. John Ackah Blay-Miezah readily comes to mind as one supremo in this category but he was not alone, as we have recent examples making waves such as the Egyptian Onsy Nkrumah claiming to be the son of Dr Kwame Nkrumah and Prosper Tao Tsikata (to be distinguished from Prosper Yao Tsikata, the beleaguered victim of his name theft). Many false claimants to chieftaincy stools, past and present, fall under this category too. Mr Lumorvi Atitsogbi, aka Nyonyo Agboada (many other names), and Mr Patrick Agboba, pretenders to the Anlo Awoamefia throne, and Dr Joe Blankson, claimant to the Ga Mantse throne, are recent examples. These grown ups who should have known better have caused so much discord and grief in their communities. What motivates them? We just have to take a look at our colonial past, with the colonialists creating warrant chiefs by heart, and pre-colonial past when even people from different ethnic groups freely imposed themselves upon others through wars and conquest to appreciate the phenomena of usurpers and impostors! One may say without the risk of exaggeration: déjà vu!

Today, conmen and impostors are criminals, mere unconscionable crooks, rogues and rascals that prey upon the ignorance, goodwill and trust of the citizenry. They deserve to be exposed, arrested, prosecuted and penalised but, unfortunately, they are often idolised in the Ghanaian society when successful in their pursuits of unlawful gains. In many cases, they are accorded official recognition and rub shoulders with officialdom. One may say birds of the same feather flock together, and so it is not unusual to see the government leaders behaving as they do, harbouring and promoting the fortunes of one of their own, despite irrevocable and clear evidence against them. If the evidence does not readily exist, it can be readily found in most cases by proper investigation, So, Onsy Nkrumah could be charged with impersonation and samples taken from him for a DNA test, but none in the corrupt government circles will do any such thing in order to protect public sanctity; not to mention the image of our revered or much reviled Founding Father, depending on which side of the turf you are!

Perhaps, the Ghanaian psyche, primed up by the spider (“ananse” or “ayiyi”) folktales, in which the trickster spider always prevailed, has indeed conditioned Ghanaians to accept and hail such criminals as achievers, as suggested by a Japanese anthropologist looking at the corruption scene in Africa - amidst wild outcry from African counterparts. The absence of a whistleblower legislation, which the ethically challenged conmen in Parliaments have refused to pass, is not enough to explain the protection and accolade these criminals enjoy at the moment.

RULERS: “Rulers” here refers to the heirs to and the operators of the colonial state of Ghana comprising its coercive apparatuses, the executive, the judiciary and legislative arms, whether in civilian clothes or military garbs; and their counterparts, the traditional chiefs who partnered the colonialists under the system of Indirect Rule and still preside over the traditional authorities the length and breadth of Ghana. They are the supervisors and hirelings of the corruption and lawlessness in post-independent Ghana. What are their class or social origins that predispose their psyche to this particularly vicious form of primitive accumulation or just plain thievery, callousness, normlessness and lack of empathy for the weak? What acculturation processes did they undergo during the colonial era, as practically all of them were born during that era? Yet again, the available evidence shows that Ghana’s so-called elite are mainly drawn from people of slave origins and some scions of the royal houses. What is, in book-long terminology, the complex articulation of interests at work? Chief Obafemi Awolowo, in the first Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Lectures at the University of Cape Coast in 1977, spoke of the warped mentality that the slave trade left as a legacy in Africa. Franz Fanon wrote of the Psychology of the Oppressed to highlight the ravages of colonialism to the minds of Africans. Not much has been said then. What are the ramifications of all this? I am aware of Dr Irene Odotei collecting empirical data in the 1990s touching on the subject but have not seen outcomes of her analyses.

THE RULED: The “ruled”, of course, refers to the rest of us civilians, from the rich, wheeling dealing business tycoons who bribe, wine and dine with the rulers; the drivers who tip off the Police constables on a daily basis, to the rural rustics who are supposedly the much oppressed and bamboozled subjects. However, the ruled, by no means, are not averse to, or not adept at adopting the same means the conmen, impostors, the crooked businesspeople and rulers employ to perpetuate their swindle on the whole population. They are therefore not entirely passive victims of the protection racketeers manning the state apparatus, as they are masters of the game themselves, employing all kinds of survival and coping mechanisms on a daily basis to survive. This irony, of course, has been commented upon by scholars, mostly European scholars. Just take the number of young, rootless and wayward people getting involved in “sakawa” - all kinds of 419 scams - to defraud people both in Ghana and abroad, and the faked “political refugees” of yesteryears with tall tales of persecution, to appreciate what I mean. The prisons are filled full with convicts from the ruled class. The ruled, in short, are just as compromised in this saga as the rest of them, as in the era of civilian rule, the ruled indeed supply the rulers. Psychologists tell us that abused persons often grow up to become abusers, and the ruled are definitely part of the induced warped mentality of the past. Together with the rulers, they all play cops and robbers in the drama that underpins the canker of bribery and corruption, plain thievery, rogue behaviour and lawlessness that unfold daily in Ghana. Any talk of a principled and conscionable civil society in Ghana working for good governance is therefore largely bogus, as we just have compromised partisan groupings that support their side of the hood. The vocal exceptions are few and are seen as oddities or odd balls swimming against the tide.

With this prelude to the subject, I’d like to dwell in Part 2 on the advent of the immediate post-colonial era to 1972, which marked the return of military rule to Ghana after the overthrow of the Progress Party government of Dr Kofi Abrefa Busia by Col. Ignatius Acheampong’s NRC.

Andy C.Y. Kwawukume
LONDON
2013
Nyansasem 10 years ago

Have you been asked by your family members, friends, friends of your friend, co-workers, etc to help them since your left your village to come to the Washington, DC? I think so. But have you gone to the bank or anywhere to st ...
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Have you been asked by your family members, friends, friends of your friend, co-workers, etc to help them since your left your village to come to the Washington, DC? I think so. But have you gone to the bank or anywhere to steal to help them?

People put demand on all of us to do things we are not supposed to do. At work, to punch their time cards for them. At school, to give them the answers during the exams time. At party, a guy or girl trying to get your attention even though they see you wearing a wedding ring. Only a weak and spineless person will fall for these unethical practice.

SHe was chosen by the President to become a LEADER and not a follower or loser. The president is expecting her to lead exemplary life and that was how he chose her. The very moment she was chosen as a leader, "HONORABLE" was added to her name.

So to come and find some points to blame the society is stupid and senseless. She is supposed to bring the change in people lives and NOT vice versa. To quote this ""When there is no meat eater; the butcher doesn't have a Job" to support her assertion that change should come from the public is not only absurd but stupid. Because we all know the corruption that is embedded in our society, However, we are looking for leaders who will start the trend of honesty, transparency and accountability to turn things around.

You might be a weak and wimp to please and appease others when you know it is totally wrong to do that. It is either you are thief or want to be thief; no one can force or ask you to become one. And may I ask, if any of your friends or family members have been bold enough to "STEAL" for them?

I will respond to your article later, but I went to the "feature articles" to search for your articles, but could not see your name.
JH New York 10 years ago

Nyansasem,you didn't get the point.It's not a invitation.
People request for money from her, for air fare tickets,hospital bills,funerals,business ventures,etc etc.So She's being forced to steal (kaptomanize)from govt Coffer ...
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Nyansasem,you didn't get the point.It's not a invitation.
People request for money from her, for air fare tickets,hospital bills,funerals,business ventures,etc etc.So She's being forced to steal (kaptomanize)from govt Coffers to satisfy them since She does not have the money herself.
Nyansasem 10 years ago

She is just trying to find excuses; she was put there to bring change. She should not tell Ghanaians to change before she starts to lead.

Try to read her quote and understand her mindset. She wants the people to change fir ...
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She is just trying to find excuses; she was put there to bring change. She should not tell Ghanaians to change before she starts to lead.

Try to read her quote and understand her mindset. She wants the people to change first, which is wrong.

"When there is no meat eater; the butcher doesn't have a Job", she quoted.
BOY KUMASI 10 years ago

Beautiful lady with patriotic words therefore i don't see this as nkwaseasem ara kwa. Poor soul !

Beautiful lady with patriotic words therefore i don't see this as nkwaseasem ara kwa. Poor soul !
kofikofi 10 years ago

Mahama or Investigative journalists should go after this girl minister. She has stolen a lot already. Thief.

Mahama or Investigative journalists should go after this girl minister. She has stolen a lot already. Thief.
Smart Lady 10 years ago

Nonsense! You are obviously a supporter of the national patapaa party anxiously looking for an opportunity to loot the nation's money. Else why would you condemn such bold and sensible statement? I commend her for her bold in ...
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Nonsense! You are obviously a supporter of the national patapaa party anxiously looking for an opportunity to loot the nation's money. Else why would you condemn such bold and sensible statement? I commend her for her bold initiative and hope the public will stop harassing appointees .
Kofi Virginia 10 years ago

Go read Achebe's "No Longer at Ease."

Go read Achebe's "No Longer at Ease."
Omanba 10 years ago

Well done. The something for nothing culture endemic in our society must stop. Ghanaians must take responsibility for how our nation turns out. Corrupt practices given approval by the inaction of those who should have acted ...
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Well done. The something for nothing culture endemic in our society must stop. Ghanaians must take responsibility for how our nation turns out. Corrupt practices given approval by the inaction of those who should have acted and the indifference of those who should have known better must be addressed by ALL. Minister please don't succumb to the "pressure cookers"
Sien 10 years ago

Omanba, You're so right but read the rest of the comments and see our brothers and sisters who're supposed to be "enlightened" and their response to her. All she's trying to do is reveal(blow whistle on) how corruption someti ...
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Omanba, You're so right but read the rest of the comments and see our brothers and sisters who're supposed to be "enlightened" and their response to her. All she's trying to do is reveal(blow whistle on) how corruption sometimes start in Ghana or how it's been influenced but she gets attack by "abrokyirefuo" who should know better
she is actively stealing!!!! 10 years ago

being forced to steal means she is really, actively doing but under pressure!!! being tempted would have been better.

being forced to steal means she is really, actively doing but under pressure!!! being tempted would have been better.
High brains 10 years ago

You made those promises when you were seeking political office. Now you have got it, give them what you promised by stealing. Simple as a,b,c.

You made those promises when you were seeking political office. Now you have got it, give them what you promised by stealing. Simple as a,b,c.
Kwabena 10 years ago

When you steal an election, the people backing you also expect you to steal govt money to give to them.

When you steal an election, the people backing you also expect you to steal govt money to give to them.
Ama 10 years ago

This is the bane of many African societies. But then politicians promise heaven and earth to get our votes and people expect favours in return. When you start putting up huge edifices once you get appointed to ministerial pos ...
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This is the bane of many African societies. But then politicians promise heaven and earth to get our votes and people expect favours in return. When you start putting up huge edifices once you get appointed to ministerial positions (not about you Vic yet), what do you expect? One solution is to make transparent the salaries and allowances of ministers.
www.bookerzmedia.com 10 years ago

Being in a foreign country, the demands coming to me confirm what the minister is saying. Sometimes friends ask for money even for abortion.

Being in a foreign country, the demands coming to me confirm what the minister is saying. Sometimes friends ask for money even for abortion.
Smoking Columbia 10 years ago

We just have to change our attitude. The same citizens will vote one into power and hoping that as the person assumes office, he/she will offer them help in cash or in kind not even thinking about the polices that will benef ...
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We just have to change our attitude. The same citizens will vote one into power and hoping that as the person assumes office, he/she will offer them help in cash or in kind not even thinking about the polices that will benefit our Nation as a whole. This is sad!!!
ACID 10 years ago

JUNGLE DEMOCRACY-SO THEY CALL IT.I ADMIRE YOUR COURAGE AND KEEP IT UP BUT YOU HAVE TOUCHED THE WRONG BUTTON COS YOU ARE IN THE WRONG COACH,THEY WILL TRACK YOU DOWN.....ANYWAY,MAY JAH PROTECT YOU.

JUNGLE DEMOCRACY-SO THEY CALL IT.I ADMIRE YOUR COURAGE AND KEEP IT UP BUT YOU HAVE TOUCHED THE WRONG BUTTON COS YOU ARE IN THE WRONG COACH,THEY WILL TRACK YOU DOWN.....ANYWAY,MAY JAH PROTECT YOU.
royman 10 years ago

Wow, this is first time I have ever heard a public figure complaining of the public demand from her. I think its a good gesture, we must support her and such as her to expose this canker that is corrupting our public official ...
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Wow, this is first time I have ever heard a public figure complaining of the public demand from her. I think its a good gesture, we must support her and such as her to expose this canker that is corrupting our public officials.
joojo 10 years ago

She needs our support to root out this sickness

She needs our support to root out this sickness
GX 10 years ago

But she is saying the truth nothing but the, let all of learn from her.

But she is saying the truth nothing but the, let all of learn from her.
Ewusi 10 years ago

This girl is head deep in corruption.This is just a whitewash

This girl is head deep in corruption.This is just a whitewash
Woman 10 years ago

Why would she make this so public if indeed she were sincere about it? Is she the only public figure receiving such demands but have been honest enough to avoid stealing? This is sheer hypocrisy. Is this not the same girl w ...
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Why would she make this so public if indeed she were sincere about it? Is she the only public figure receiving such demands but have been honest enough to avoid stealing? This is sheer hypocrisy. Is this not the same girl who defaced her opponent's flyers during the campaign? Is this the only concern she has about the state of the nation? This is reverse psychology; she is an attention seeking bitch, and soon, her true character will surface. I am sure the other politicians who can't fund such demands simply said no to the masses; is she saying she can't say no? Is she really sure her followers actually asked her to steal? Why would they ask her to steal if she didn't give them the chance to think she is capable? Ms. Hammah should give us a break.
SS 10 years ago

This is childish of a minister, she is justifying why she is corrupt or should steal. President Mahama should remove her from office immediately.

This is childish of a minister, she is justifying why she is corrupt or should steal. President Mahama should remove her from office immediately.
Joe 10 years ago

Victoria, you have a conscience. Just fight on as politely as you can. In desperation people will demand all sorts of things from you. It does not mean you will be able to satisfy them all. Perhaps you should be knowledgeable ...
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Victoria, you have a conscience. Just fight on as politely as you can. In desperation people will demand all sorts of things from you. It does not mean you will be able to satisfy them all. Perhaps you should be knowledgeable enough to offer sound, practical advice.
getis 10 years ago

How did you get the offer as deputy minister. Was it thru the back door then you also presurised the president to steal the position for you. Oh God have mercy on Ghana.

How did you get the offer as deputy minister. Was it thru the back door then you also presurised the president to steal the position for you. Oh God have mercy on Ghana.
Mensah 10 years ago

This how the white people feel about us.
"They call the Third World the lazy man’s purview; the sluggishly slothful and languorous prefecture. In this realm people are sleepy, dreamy, torpid, lethargic, and therefore indig ...
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This how the white people feel about us.
"They call the Third World the lazy man’s purview; the sluggishly slothful and languorous prefecture. In this realm people are sleepy, dreamy, torpid, lethargic, and therefore indigent—totally penniless, needy, destitute, poverty-stricken, disfavored, and impoverished. In this demesne, as they call it, there are hardly any discoveries, inventions, and innovations. Africa is the trailblazer. Some still call it “the dark continent” for the light that flickers under the tunnel is not that of hope, but an approaching train. And because countless keep waiting in the way of the train, millions die and many more remain decapitated by the day.
“It’s amazing how you all sit there and watch yourselves die,” the man next to me said. “Get up and do something about it.”
“Are you still with the IMF?” I asked.
“I have since moved to yet another group with similar intentions. In the next few months my colleagues and I will be in Lusaka to hypnotize the cobra. I work for the broker that has acquired a chunk of your debt. Your government owes not the World Bank, but us millions of dollars. We’ll be in Lusaka to offer your president a couple of millions and fly back with a check twenty times greater.”
“No, you won’t,” I said. “King Cobra is incorruptible. He is …”
He was laughing. “Says who? Give me an African president, just one, who has not fallen for the carrot and stick.”
Quett Masire’s name popped up.
“Oh, him, well, we never got to him because he turned down the IMF and the World Bank. It was perhaps the smartest thing for him to do.”
At midnight we were airborne. The captain wished us a happy 2012 and urged us to watch the fireworks across Los Angeles.
You guys are as stagnant as the water in the lake. We come in with our large boats and fish your minerals and your wildlife and leave morsels—crumbs. That’s your staple food, crumbs. That corn-meal you eat, that’s crumbs, the small Tilapia fish you call Kapenta is crumbs. We the Bwanas (whites) take the cat fish. I am the Bwana and you are the Muntu. I get what I want and you get what you deserve, crumbs. That’s what lazy people get—Zambians, Africans, the entire Third World.”
The smile vanished from my face.
“I see you are getting pissed off,” Walter said and lowered his voice. “You are thinking this Bwana is a racist. That’s how most Zambians respond when I tell them the truth. They go ballistic. Okay. Let’s for a moment put our skin pigmentations, this black and white crap, aside. Tell me, my friend, what is the difference between you and me?”
“There’s no difference.”
“Absolutely none,” he exclaimed. “Scientists in the Human Genome Project have proved that. It took them thirteen years to determine the complete sequence of the three billion DNA subunits. After they were all done it was clear that 99.9% nucleotide bases were exactly the same in you and me. We are the same people. All white, Asian, Latino, and black people on this aircraft are the same.”
I gladly nodded.
“And yet I feel superior,” he smiled fatalistically. “Every white person on this plane feels superior to a black person. The white guy who picks up garbage, the homeless white trash on drugs, feels superior to you no matter his status or education. I can pick up a nincompoop from the New York streets, clean him up, and take him to Lusaka and you all be crowding around him chanting muzungu, muzungu and yet he’s a riffraff. Tell me why my angry friend.”
For a moment I was wordless.
“Please don’t blame it on slavery like the African Americans do, or colonialism, or some psychological impact or some kind of stigmatization. And don’t give me the brainwash poppycock. Give me a better answer.”
I was thinking."
GAWUKO 10 years ago

It is not laziness. It is a mixture of complacency and inferiority complex. In Ghana some people or tribes feel superior to others but when they meet the white man the all of a sudden feel inferior. Funny.

It is not laziness. It is a mixture of complacency and inferiority complex. In Ghana some people or tribes feel superior to others but when they meet the white man the all of a sudden feel inferior. Funny.
BBC NEWS!!!!!!!!!! 10 years ago

The concern citizens of Ghanaians abroad such as America, Canada, London, Germany, Italy, Australia and Holland, is appealing to the highest court of our country to throw the petitioners foolish and diabolical case that is ha ...
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The concern citizens of Ghanaians abroad such as America, Canada, London, Germany, Italy, Australia and Holland, is appealing to the highest court of our country to throw the petitioners foolish and diabolical case that is hanging on mother Ghana's Neck through the nearest Windows for Ghana to move forward.
PETER JEFFREY 10 years ago

LOL FOLKS, TURUMU IS SWEET BUT BIG TURUMUS ARE DELICIOUS:I LOVE BIG TURUMUS WHEN THEY ARE WET.WE THE CPP SHALL LEGALISE GAY MARRIAGE WHEN VOTED IN POWER IN DECEMBER. WE GAY LOVERS ARE THE BEST LOVERS:PETER JEFFREY’S COMMENT ...
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LOL FOLKS, TURUMU IS SWEET BUT BIG TURUMUS ARE DELICIOUS:I LOVE BIG TURUMUS WHEN THEY ARE WET.WE THE CPP SHALL LEGALISE GAY MARRIAGE WHEN VOTED IN POWER IN DECEMBER. WE GAY LOVERS ARE THE BEST LOVERS:PETER JEFFREY’S COMMENTS ARE FREE AND BALANCED

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policy 10 years ago

the people Tunumu you like, God your creator hate that. only satan love that because always all Satan activities are opposite to God plan. So enjoying Trumu meaning you are Satan agent advertizing Satan agenda. However,You ca ...
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the people Tunumu you like, God your creator hate that. only satan love that because always all Satan activities are opposite to God plan. So enjoying Trumu meaning you are Satan agent advertizing Satan agenda. However,You can repent, marry and give birth to fulfill God's plan and He will accept you. Don't follow gay people, God purposely designed woman for man so that they can enjoy life, if not God should have created two males or two women. Peter, if your father married a man will you have come to this world? think about that, don't be fooling yourself. May God change you and shape you because you are sick spiritually and in mind.
policy 10 years ago

that this the nature of ndc members, they just walk to the ndc office and demand their chop money as if the office is their husband. shame

that this the nature of ndc members, they just walk to the ndc office and demand their chop money as if the office is their husband. shame
DAN 10 years ago

go back to your computer and answer the adverts you placed on craigslist.org for cheap blowjobs for white men..This guy will suck a white man's penis for 1 hour for $10

go back to your computer and answer the adverts you placed on craigslist.org for cheap blowjobs for white men..This guy will suck a white man's penis for 1 hour for $10
BRO DAN- TRC 10 years ago

DIGNIFIED PEOPLE OF AFRICA, BLESSED ONES OF THE NATIONS OF THE WORLD, INNOCENT PEOPLE OF GHANA, BEHOLD, IT IS WRITTEN- "THOU SHALT NOT STEAL". SELAH. WHY? -"THE -LOVE FOR MONEY- IS THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL". PULSE. NOW, -'LET MY ...
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DIGNIFIED PEOPLE OF AFRICA, BLESSED ONES OF THE NATIONS OF THE WORLD, INNOCENT PEOPLE OF GHANA, BEHOLD, IT IS WRITTEN- "THOU SHALT NOT STEAL". SELAH. WHY? -"THE -LOVE FOR MONEY- IS THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL". PULSE. NOW, -'LET MY PEOPLE THINK'. AND REMENBER, -"JOSEPH'S BRETHREN"- AND "JUDAS" SAYS; -JOSEPH OF AFRICA. PULSE. A TIME TO THINK. FOR "IT IS FINISHED" THEREFORE, -"OCCUPY TILL I COME". SELAH.
TOGETHER, WE CAN! WITH GOD WE CAN!! GOD BLESS AFRICA. GOD BLESS ALL -FAITHFUL- POLITICIANS AND THOSE ENTRUSTED WITH THE -SERVICE- ON BEHALF OF THEIR FELLOW MEN. GOD BLESS YOUR NATION AND PEOPLE TO BE "STRONG AND OF GOOD COURAGE" AND BE -"FAITHFUL TO THE END" IN THIS TIME OF GLOBAL MAN-MADE "JACOB'S TROUBLE". AND, GOD BLESS OUR HOMELAND GHANA.
THE LORD BLESS THEE, AND KEEP THEE; THE LORD MAKE HIS FACE SHINE UNTO THEE, AND BE GRACIOUS UNTO THEE; THE LORD LIFT UP HIS COUNTENANCE UPON THEE, AND GIVE THEE PEACE.
Kofi 10 years ago

People make demands on all of us but we are not forced to steal. I do what I can and not what I cannot.

People make demands on all of us but we are not forced to steal. I do what I can and not what I cannot.
DARK DAYS IN GHANA 10 years ago

Palo Alto lawyer sentenced for bribery attempt

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Palo Alto Weekly Staff

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Palo Alto lawyer sentenced for bribery attempt

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Palo Alto Weekly Staff

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A Palo Alto patent attorney who was convicted of attempting to bribe a police officer and drunken driving after being pulled over outside a Colma casino received an 8-month jail sentence with three years of supervised probation on Thursday, Dec. 27.

Richard Chae, 39, was convicted on June 28 of drunk driving and making three separate offers to Colma police officers to let him go. He had two prior DUI convictions from 7 and 8 years ago, according to the San Mateo County District Attorney's Office.

Chae had left the Lucky Chances Casino on Feb. 26, 2010, when he was stopped by officers. He had a blood-alcohol level of .13 percent, according to the DA's office. He offered police $900, then $5,000, and finally $35,000 if police would let him go. When he was searched, police found $1,055 cash and $135 casino chips in his pockets.

Judge Robert Atack rejected a defense motion for a new trial, which Chae's attorney based on incompetence of counsel for failing to object to admission of the defendant's statements on Miranda grounds.

The court imposed the sentence with no credit for time served. Chae must abstain from alcohol, submit to chemical testing, possess no weapons or ammunition, pay a $2,331 fine, enter and complete the Multiple Offender Program, and not drive with any alcohol in his system. He was ordered to pay restitution and other fines and must have genetic-marker testing. His driver's license has been revoked for three years. He was taken into custody to start serving his county-jail sentence.

Chae's license to practice law was suspended by the California State Bar Association on Oct. 19 for having a felony involving moral turpitude because of the bribery conviction.
Uncle Mends, Western Region 10 years ago

This is brilliant. This is what Mahama should be saying.

This is brilliant. This is what Mahama should be saying.
Acre Dee 10 years ago

Stand firm and hold on to your beliefs,popularity for the sake of corruption is not going to get you or Ghana anywhere.

Stand firm and hold on to your beliefs,popularity for the sake of corruption is not going to get you or Ghana anywhere.
Mohammed Awuni 10 years ago

you are stealing anyway
how did u get that $5million house

you are stealing anyway
how did u get that $5million house
dumsor,dumsor 10 years ago

No one will make you a thief is either you are a thief already or you are a practicing thief, we are just waiting time will tell.

No one will make you a thief is either you are a thief already or you are a practicing thief, we are just waiting time will tell.
kwame D. 10 years ago

Resign to as a protest and to send a message to all those hangers on in order to clear your conscience,

Resign to as a protest and to send a message to all those hangers on in order to clear your conscience,
Smart Lady 10 years ago

Do not resign but be exemplary to your colleagues.

Do not resign but be exemplary to your colleagues.
Joe 10 years ago

O I thought this girl was mature enough to have something sensible to talk about! Why not talk about the under-hand deals that goes on in that that dark room she calls 'office'. This a matter of education but since corruptio ...
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O I thought this girl was mature enough to have something sensible to talk about! Why not talk about the under-hand deals that goes on in that that dark room she calls 'office'. This a matter of education but since corruption is what it takes NDC to 'win' votes from the same people what do you expect from them? Do you understand what 'qui pro quo ' means at all? You and your team of scoundrels in the NDC cajoled, intimidated,enticed and literall bought votes from some of these people so you have to do their 'bidding'. Just shut that hole on your face and learn to speak sensibly!
Kuffour- Sefwi Wiawso 10 years ago

If this is de reflection of ur true nature and great desire to serve ur nation in truth n honesty, den dis prophesy is yours: U will be part of de new Ghana when de PEACE of God shall reign. Rememba in ur party, people lyk ...
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If this is de reflection of ur true nature and great desire to serve ur nation in truth n honesty, den dis prophesy is yours: U will be part of de new Ghana when de PEACE of God shall reign. Rememba in ur party, people lyk u always suffer. More Grace!
Kotoua Selira 10 years ago

People stop the shit you are talking about this woman.Do you want her to steal and give to the public? she is being honest to people. Ghanaians must change from this way of acting

People stop the shit you are talking about this woman.Do you want her to steal and give to the public? she is being honest to people. Ghanaians must change from this way of acting
KevinB 10 years ago

Kotoura Selira

I agree with you..
The lady in question did not campaign for election. She was hand picked by the President and it turned an uproar by some sections of the media.

The fact of the matter is that this lady ...
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Kotoura Selira

I agree with you..
The lady in question did not campaign for election. She was hand picked by the President and it turned an uproar by some sections of the media.

The fact of the matter is that this lady Hammah is not a Christian. Yes I mean that. She worships with other faith with strong religious background and that explains it all.

Majority of Ghanaians are Christians and the corruption has permeated into us so much so we don't seem to notice is evil.
ChaChaToo 10 years ago

People r ask u 4 a help,if u dnt hav say i dnt hav

People r ask u 4 a help,if u dnt hav say i dnt hav
Paul Amuna 10 years ago

I simply cannot comprehend how a government minister would come out and say such things when the simple matter is that you make it clear from Day 1 that you are NOT a charity and your office is not a "Crisis Centre"!!!

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I simply cannot comprehend how a government minister would come out and say such things when the simple matter is that you make it clear from Day 1 that you are NOT a charity and your office is not a "Crisis Centre"!!!

The minister knows full well that any attempts to influence her work and / or cause her to be dishonest (e.g. using letter heads to write letters of support) or "steal" as she put it is not only criminal, but seriously damaging to anyone's reputation. So, why not simply warn those people and if they persist, hand them over to the Police?

I hope the minister is not trying to 'justify' why some politicians and government appointees (including ministers) in Ghana are corrupt!!!

For "no sin greater than you can handle shall come your way" and it is totally unacceptable that anyone would argue that just because people come to 'put pressure' on them to do things for them, they 'fall for such temptations'. This will not be acceptable in my book.

That brings to mind the case of the replacement of some MMDCE's and the so-called "grass roots revolt" that we hear about.

Dr Michael Bokor has written two pieces (on Ghanaweb recently) eloquently arguing the case for the government and the president "not to forget" those who 'rooted' for him and brought him to power and to essentially "listen to the voices on the ground" as their neglect would lead to dissent, something we are hearing and beginning to see with the rampant and lawless vandalism of NDC party offices, ransacking and "burning vehicles and property" etc.

Here is my question: Are these 'party foot soldiers' doing these things because their hitherto avenues for 'chopping from their labours' is being blocked by a president who wants to see proper accountability and discipline in the public place?

If these MMDCE's are incompetent, dishonest or have failed to perform their duties (and on the flip side, I see some local NDC supporters demonstrating against incumbents who have been re-appointment presumably because they are doing the opposite and not allowing them to 'chop'), must they be appointed to continue the status quo?

Are we not the same Ghanaians who turn around and accuse the government of corruption, incompetence and the like?

Much as I see Dr Bokor's general point about supporting and helping the foot soldiers, I wholly disagree with the notion that just because someone was campaigning for a party or supporting the party during an election, they must be rewarded with 'what is simply not there'.

In the US, Obama's millions of young campaigning supporters did it because they believed in him and his policies, and felt that his campaign was worth supporting.

Of course one would hope that the government's general policies and actions would improve the lot of the majority (including those who campaigned for its election). This campaigning group has rather turned themselves into a national pressure group for "Change" in the interests of the many, not the few. That is a better use of their time than for supporters to expect 'manner from politicians'.

However to think that somehow there should be a DIRECT benefit in "jobs for the boys" or any such thing or "scholarships and the like simply demonstrates how far we still have to go to improve political understanding and for the "grassroots" to recognise that things simply do not work that way.

Instead of coming to the studio to 'complain' or vent her frustration, Minister Hammah should rather be championing a crusade to 'weed out this sort of behaviour among her peers and the general public.

After all she is in the Communication Ministry and should use her good offices to help "educate the public" and 'wean' the people off the traditional and chronic political practice of "it is our turn" so we must "chop"!!!

If Ghana truly wishes to move forward and be counted among strong and credible nations, all aspects of corruption even including the 'soft corruption' such as these little 'begging bowl' approaches must be stopped even before they get to the door, so that people would know that it is through hard work and sacrifices that we succeed, not political leverage or favouritism of any sort.

Of course she on a personal level has a duty of care to her own relatives and friends to help them if she can, but it must be from her own pocket, not State funds!!!
Manny 10 years ago

That commentary should have been placed in the opinions section Paul. It was well balanced and thought out-- much better than some of the tripe we've been bombarded with.

That commentary should have been placed in the opinions section Paul. It was well balanced and thought out-- much better than some of the tripe we've been bombarded with.
Akoko Darko(USA) 10 years ago

This shows how myopic your thoughts and sense of reasoning are.I pause to ponder whether Duncan Williams was not right after all.You were not ripe to be made a minister let alone of communication,where you should learn how to ...
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This shows how myopic your thoughts and sense of reasoning are.I pause to ponder whether Duncan Williams was not right after all.You were not ripe to be made a minister let alone of communication,where you should learn how to keep your mouth shut for the sake of state secret.If you cannot were the crown just back off and stop making those childish comments.Visionless people.
Kwakye frimpong 10 years ago

I think you haven't learnt anything since you came to USA. This happens when you have corrupt Ghanaian who comes to USA to stay, and doesn't step a foot to US class room. Mr. Darko sound more corrupt and has no ethics. Ghana ...
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I think you haven't learnt anything since you came to USA. This happens when you have corrupt Ghanaian who comes to USA to stay, and doesn't step a foot to US class room. Mr. Darko sound more corrupt and has no ethics. Ghanaians are becoming free loafers.
Regardless, Mrs Hammah is correct to bring this to Ghanaians attention. The believes of give me is out of control.
opoku UK 10 years ago

hi lady this ur pic is much better than the old one. U have looked like a toy !

hi lady this ur pic is much better than the old one. U have looked like a toy !
opoku UK 10 years ago

hi lady this ur pic is much better than the old one. U have looked like a toy !

hi lady this ur pic is much better than the old one. U have looked like a toy !
opoku UK 10 years ago

hi lady this ur pic is much better than the old one. U have looked like a toy !

hi lady this ur pic is much better than the old one. U have looked like a toy !
opoku UK 10 years ago

hi lady this ur pic is much better than the old one. U have looked like a toy !

hi lady this ur pic is much better than the old one. U have looked like a toy !
opoku UK 10 years ago

hi lady this ur pic is much better than the old one. U have looked like a toy !

hi lady this ur pic is much better than the old one. U have looked like a toy !
opoku UK 10 years ago

hi lady this ur pic is much better than the old one. U have looked like a toy !

hi lady this ur pic is much better than the old one. U have looked like a toy !
opoku UK 10 years ago

hi lady this ur pic is much better than the old one. U have looked like a toy !

hi lady this ur pic is much better than the old one. U have looked like a toy !
opoku UK 10 years ago

hi lady this ur pic is much better than the old one. U have looked like a toy !

hi lady this ur pic is much better than the old one. U have looked like a toy !
justice nana 10 years ago

because you promise them and you don't have to say this in public.

because you promise them and you don't have to say this in public.
Nyameasem 10 years ago

Please my fellow countrymen let us think outside the box and give good advice to arrest this social sarcoma. In fact as much as we support our parties or whatever we must call a spade, a spade.
If people come out openly like ...
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Please my fellow countrymen let us think outside the box and give good advice to arrest this social sarcoma. In fact as much as we support our parties or whatever we must call a spade, a spade.
If people come out openly like that then they want our support to stop to such a social malpractices which some of us see it a modern way of life. Clearly these public officers hands are tight due to the way people tend to be purely dependents. Let us ask ourselves; how much are they paid? Are they there to implement and monitor systems for the benefit of citizen or the few people they know to enjoy the nation’s fund? Can nation’s coffers be shared in that way or not? Obviously NO, let’s grow up and stop childish due to political affiliations and others.
GENERAL DeGAULE 10 years ago

A former British High Commissioner went to Kuffour to ask for a contract for supporting the NPP. The moral of this ladies story is that the higher you get the more obnoxious the demands made upon you. That is why all the stat ...
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A former British High Commissioner went to Kuffour to ask for a contract for supporting the NPP. The moral of this ladies story is that the higher you get the more obnoxious the demands made upon you. That is why all the state lands have been sold. The assets of Ghana Airways sold. Two individuals offered oil concessions instead of introduction commission. Woyome! MPs demanding end of year kickbacks from Ministries. Money, money, money. Even Pastors under the guise of healing and intervening to God on behalf of people, living it good on tithes. Corruption is party blind. It is the cancer in our society.
KING 10 years ago

hAANNWER

Hammer, they are making those demands because it's very clear to every ghanaian of to day that the NDC party is a very corrupt organisation even including the president. HAMMER u ur self is ...
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hAANNWER

Hammer, they are making those demands because it's very clear to every ghanaian of to day that the NDC party is a very corrupt organisation even including the president. HAMMER u ur self is aware and u re pretending why?.
Kwadwo Mante 10 years ago

Must she share such stupid demands from family & friends with the public? SMH

Must she share such stupid demands from family & friends with the public? SMH
Kwasi Mahunu 10 years ago

Keep it up and don;t change. Your service will be needed in future.

Keep it up and don;t change. Your service will be needed in future.
Alhaji Brutus Germany 10 years ago

Hamma you are very beautiful and have an NPP member.

Hamma you are very beautiful and have an NPP member.
DR. KOFI MENSAH - GERMANY 10 years ago

THIS WOMAN IS TELLING THE TRUTH ABOUT GHANA POLITICS AND SOME IDIOTS ARE COMMENTING AGAINST HER, THAT IS THE REAL STUPIDITY OF MOST OF GHANAIAN UNEDUCATED PEOPLE.SHE IS GIVING YOU THE TRUE INSIDER STORY AND YOU IDIOTS ARE WR ...
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THIS WOMAN IS TELLING THE TRUTH ABOUT GHANA POLITICS AND SOME IDIOTS ARE COMMENTING AGAINST HER, THAT IS THE REAL STUPIDITY OF MOST OF GHANAIAN UNEDUCATED PEOPLE.SHE IS GIVING YOU THE TRUE INSIDER STORY AND YOU IDIOTS ARE WRITING AGAINST HER, WHY THAT ? IF YOU ARE WISE ENOUGH, JUST SLEEP AND THINK , USING YOUR GOD-GIVEN BRAINS
PROFESSOR THOMAS KUBI- McA 10 years ago

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F. Obeng 10 years ago

I advice you to have meeting with your boss the rest of minister to stop been corrupt. is not Ghanaians is your friend NDC ministers so say it to their face you against them been corrupt

I advice you to have meeting with your boss the rest of minister to stop been corrupt. is not Ghanaians is your friend NDC ministers so say it to their face you against them been corrupt
david king birikorang 10 years ago

foolish woman how can you do this to ghanaians stealing the whole nation money you'll sure pay for this

foolish woman how can you do this to ghanaians stealing the whole nation money you'll sure pay for this
KOJO U.K 10 years ago

DEAR SISTER,
MAY THE LORD MAKE U STRONG AND LET UR DREAMS COME THROUGH IN JESUS'S NAME AMEN.

DEAR SISTER,
MAY THE LORD MAKE U STRONG AND LET UR DREAMS COME THROUGH IN JESUS'S NAME AMEN.
Kojo Opoku-LONDON 10 years ago

IT IS VERY GOOD YOU HAVE MADE A STAND-TELL KFFOUR AND CRONIES TO DO THE SAME-THIEVES IN NPP SHOULD KNOW-THIEVES IN NDC SHOULD KNOW

IT IS VERY GOOD YOU HAVE MADE A STAND-TELL KFFOUR AND CRONIES TO DO THE SAME-THIEVES IN NPP SHOULD KNOW-THIEVES IN NDC SHOULD KNOW
JERK 10 years ago

THE MESSAGE VIC HAMMAH IS SENDING ACROSS TO GHANAIANS IS POLITICIANS STEAL TO MEET THE DEMANDS OF THEIR CONSTITUENTS AND OTHER GHANAIANS.

SO ALL THOSE EDIFICES BUILT WITH BRIBES, LANDS AND OTHERS LOOTED BY POLITICIANS BELO ...
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THE MESSAGE VIC HAMMAH IS SENDING ACROSS TO GHANAIANS IS POLITICIANS STEAL TO MEET THE DEMANDS OF THEIR CONSTITUENTS AND OTHER GHANAIANS.

SO ALL THOSE EDIFICES BUILT WITH BRIBES, LANDS AND OTHERS LOOTED BY POLITICIANS BELONGS TO ALL GHANAIANS?

GHANAIANS ARE NOT COMPELLEING GHANA POLITICIANS TO BE CRIMINALS. CRIME IS ALREADY IN THE BLOOD OF GHANAIAN POLITICIANS.

AFTERALL, YOU CAN TAKE A HORSE TO THE RIVER SIDE, BUT YOU CANNOT FORCE IT TO DRINK FROM IT.

THIS GIRL IS PLAIN STUPID AND NAIVE TO COME UP WITH SUCH A TERRIBLE COMMENT BY A DEPUTY MINISTER.

IT'S SAD SUCH DUMB PEOPLE LIKE VIC HAMMAH ARE HOLDING POSITIONS OF AUTHORITY TO DETERMINE THE DESTINY OF GHANA.

ALSO YESTERDAY, I HEARD SETH TEKPER BLABBING IN ENGLISH ON ONE OF AMERICA'S TV NEWS CHANNELS ABOUT THE REASONING FOR GHANA'S RECENT ECONOMIC POLICY DECISIONS.

I SWEAR, I NEARLY "THREW UP" (VOMITTED) IN AMAZEMENT AT HIS ENGLISH PRONUNCIATION AND ARTICULATION. THE GUY WAS JUST USING ECONOMIC TERMS HE DIDN'T COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND. IT WAS A CASE OF CHEW AND POUR.

SO IS THIS STANDARD OF ENGLISH SETH TEKPER USES WHEN NEGOTIATING FOREIGN DEALS ON BEHALF OF MOTHER GHANA?

IF THESE ARE THE PEOPLE MAKING IMPORTANT ECONOMIC DECISIONS FOR GHANA, THEN GHANA REALLY WILL CONTINUE TO HAVE A LONG, LONG WAY TO GO.

NO WONDER THEY FOOLISHLY THINK OF TAX, DUTY AND TARIFF HIKES AS THE ONLY IMMEDIATE POLICIES OF CREATING CONDITIONS FOR STIMULATING ECONOMIC GROWTH.

I BET THE AMERICAN JOURNALIST WAS SHOCKED AND BORED AT SETH TEKPER'S POOR ENGLISH PRONUNCIATION AND ARTICULATION.

DR. NKRUMAH MUST BE SHIVERING IN HIS GRAVE BY NOW!!!
GENERAL DeGAULE 10 years ago

If anyone is being naive and stupid; then it is you. She is not the first to point this harassment of Politicians. Even the MPs have been complaining of the pressure put on them to meet peoples personal financial difficulties ...
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If anyone is being naive and stupid; then it is you. She is not the first to point this harassment of Politicians. Even the MPs have been complaining of the pressure put on them to meet peoples personal financial difficulties. Try being a politician in Ghana.If you are a thief then you will be on familiar grounds and build your mansion. If you are not you will be pressured to steal for others and that is what she is complaining about.
JERK 10 years ago

NOBODY FORCES GHANA'S POLITICIANS TO PLEASE ANYBODY. THEY PLEASE PEOPLE AT THEIR OWN PERIL.

GHANA LEADERS ARE ONLY FINDING USELESS EXCUSES FOR BEING DOWNRIGHT CORRUPT.

WE SHALL ALL SWIM IN THE SHIT THEY CREATE.

NOBODY FORCES GHANA'S POLITICIANS TO PLEASE ANYBODY. THEY PLEASE PEOPLE AT THEIR OWN PERIL.

GHANA LEADERS ARE ONLY FINDING USELESS EXCUSES FOR BEING DOWNRIGHT CORRUPT.

WE SHALL ALL SWIM IN THE SHIT THEY CREATE.
GENERAL DeGAULE 10 years ago

If your pay does not factor in requests for other people's funeral expenses you may be compelled to use your 'good offices" to generate that extra income. But come to think of it. Politicians aside, have you ever been to the ...
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If your pay does not factor in requests for other people's funeral expenses you may be compelled to use your 'good offices" to generate that extra income. But come to think of it. Politicians aside, have you ever been to the pharmacy in a Ghanian hospital? Have you ever been to the Lands Commission? Where in Ghana does anyone honesty do his or her job without demanding extra on the side? Policemen, Doctors, Civil Servants; you name it!
Alfred Amuzu 10 years ago

How much is that wing she has on her head? Somebody want some attention here.

How much is that wing she has on her head? Somebody want some attention here.
Ricky 10 years ago

Hello woman, what ar u trying to say! Look at the UK for tips, MPs spend time dealing and helping their constituents not by giving them money and other gifts but rather advising and directing them to right place. don't try to ...
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Hello woman, what ar u trying to say! Look at the UK for tips, MPs spend time dealing and helping their constituents not by giving them money and other gifts but rather advising and directing them to right place. don't try to exempt yourself you all stupid African corrupt politicians.
JAMES Y 10 years ago

This is Ghana; young lady! It has made Ghana what it is today. We have an insatiable demand from those whom we think have or will have the dough. You either give it to them, and keep them coming back for more, or you don't an ...
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This is Ghana; young lady! It has made Ghana what it is today. We have an insatiable demand from those whom we think have or will have the dough. You either give it to them, and keep them coming back for more, or you don't and get yourself ostracised.
Futurama 10 years ago

Hmm lady, are you sure you are telling the truth? If yes, then more grease to your elbows. We shall monitor your activities well from now on. But beware; by opening your mouth too wide, you may lose your job. Next time let yo ...
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Hmm lady, are you sure you are telling the truth? If yes, then more grease to your elbows. We shall monitor your activities well from now on. But beware; by opening your mouth too wide, you may lose your job. Next time let your deeds do the talking.
ABBA 10 years ago

SHE IS CORRUPT THOSE SHE PROMISED ARE NOW DEMANDING THEIR SHARE. PAY THEM NOW

SHE IS CORRUPT THOSE SHE PROMISED ARE NOW DEMANDING THEIR SHARE. PAY THEM NOW
CHARCOAL SELLER. 10 years ago

The African youths will eventually purge Africa of corruption, unfortunately, there may be some bloodshed in the process.

Beloved Sister Victoria Hammah, is a young, intelligent, extremely beautiful and honest woman, who ...
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The African youths will eventually purge Africa of corruption, unfortunately, there may be some bloodshed in the process.

Beloved Sister Victoria Hammah, is a young, intelligent, extremely beautiful and honest woman, who is fed up with corruption, she is a new generation of African leaders, who were raised well and are fed up with adults who are illbreds.

I am an elder African who was raised in the bush, my parents taught me to work for everything that I need, and my mother told me to never ever depend on anyone to give me anything, today I am not rich but I'm ok and I don't beg, there are people whom I've known for many years, and every time I see them they are begging for money, ambitious people, no matter how poor, do not beg.

I am very proud of Ms. Hammah, regardless of which political party she belongs to, it's very embarrassing to hear fully grown African men, saying that since government made promises to them, that means that after elections, rather than finding or creating employment for themselves, they should take their begging and conniving illbreds behavior to the government ministers.

I am extremely happy/elated to see the young/new generation politicians taking a stand against lowlife elders, who've made begging and conniving a way of life, and who are now being exposed as the other side of the nation's corruption coin.

More power to the uncompromising youth of MOTHER AFRICA!
Adjua 10 years ago

Deputy minister for communication, please try to improve your communication skills. Air fare ticket? You also need to work on your grammar, there are too many errors cited in your post.
Keep this in mind, one cannot give wh ...
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Deputy minister for communication, please try to improve your communication skills. Air fare ticket? You also need to work on your grammar, there are too many errors cited in your post.
Keep this in mind, one cannot give what one does not have.
Woman 10 years ago

exactly. I just can't believe she is being praised for this nonsense. Why this holier than thou attitude if indeed she is committed to fighting this menace? People come to see you privately for support - because our syste ...
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exactly. I just can't believe she is being praised for this nonsense. Why this holier than thou attitude if indeed she is committed to fighting this menace? People come to see you privately for support - because our system is not functioning efficiently - and instead of assertively letting them know your stance, also privately, you send this message out, embarrassing them. Is she the only official who has been able to counter this pressure without stealing funds? Is this her major concern about the state of the country?
Woman 10 years ago

Why would she make this so public if indeed she were sincere about it? Is she the only public figure receiving such demands but have been honest enough to avoid stealing? This is sheer hypocrisy. Is this not the same girl w ...
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Why would she make this so public if indeed she were sincere about it? Is she the only public figure receiving such demands but have been honest enough to avoid stealing? This is sheer hypocrisy. Is this not the same girl who defaced her opponents flyers during the campaign? Is this the only concern she has about the state of the nation? This is reverse psychology; she is an attention seeking bitch, and soon, her true character will surface. I am sure the other politicians who can't fund such demands simply said no to the masses; is she saying she can't say no? Is she really sure her followers actually asked her to steal? Why would they ask her to steal if she didn't give them the chance to think she is capable? Ms. Hammah should give us a break.
princewilly@ymail.com 10 years ago

A woman walked up to a man and said, "Give me your wallet." The man said, "Okay, but give me the gun."The woman gave him the gun and the man gave his wallet. The man used the gun to steal his wallet back.The woman said, "You' ...
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A woman walked up to a man and said, "Give me your wallet." The man said, "Okay, but give me the gun."The woman gave him the gun and the man gave his wallet. The man used the gun to steal his wallet back.The woman said, "You're an idiot - there's no bullets in the gun." The man replied, "You're the idiot - there's no money in the wallet."
koffi kokodoko 10 years ago

I think the government has to start educating the civil society too if they really want to eradicate the corruption.
The corruption has been institutionalized by different military regime that came to power after Nkrumah.It ...
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I think the government has to start educating the civil society too if they really want to eradicate the corruption.
The corruption has been institutionalized by different military regime that came to power after Nkrumah.It was Mr. Rawlings, who has done his best to reduce it. We have to follow the exemple of Rwanda.
ANAM 10 years ago

THANK YOU, MINISTER. HAVE THE COURAGE AND GO FURTHER BY NAMING THOSE WHO HARRASS YOU SO THAT ALL MAY KNOW

THANK YOU, MINISTER. HAVE THE COURAGE AND GO FURTHER BY NAMING THOSE WHO HARRASS YOU SO THAT ALL MAY KNOW
A Ghanaian 10 years ago

Pepe/Ayigbe are better than the stupid Akans pls.mind your language

Pepe/Ayigbe are better than the stupid Akans pls.mind your language
Fiifi Miles 10 years ago

Why hasn't Prez Mahama requested BNI to look into the Ghana International Airways refund? What is going on in NDC government.

Why hasn't Prez Mahama requested BNI to look into the Ghana International Airways refund? What is going on in NDC government.
Desperate Woman 10 years ago

I believe NDC government has shared the refunds among their Ministers. You see Atta Mills was weak to properly supervise the refunds distribution. So Duffour, Dauda, Fiifi Kwetey took the opportunity to divert the funds. Nana ...
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I believe NDC government has shared the refunds among their Ministers. You see Atta Mills was weak to properly supervise the refunds distribution. So Duffour, Dauda, Fiifi Kwetey took the opportunity to divert the funds. Nana Akkufo Addo will get to the bottom of this. The Ghana International case exposed the NDC government
truth 10 years ago

go and ask your father Kuffour they sold that money

go and ask your father Kuffour they sold that money
Ahmed 10 years ago

Mahama & Co are thieves who masqueraded themselves as politicians to come into politics to LOOT

Mahama & Co are thieves who masqueraded themselves as politicians to come into politics to LOOT
Nana Danquah Akuffo-Addo 10 years ago

Trust me, NDC govt is a bunch of uncaring greedy politicians. We will examine their administration from Mills to Mahama & put things right

Trust me, NDC govt is a bunch of uncaring greedy politicians. We will examine their administration from Mills to Mahama & put things right
Ohene. 10 years ago

Lie Lie Lie. I steal for your self. Building filling stations byeing house abroad,,give us a break.

Lie Lie Lie. I steal for your self. Building filling stations byeing house abroad,,give us a break.
ROCKY 10 years ago

She steals for herself but when others also put in their demands, she then has a cause to complain. This is what we call hypocricy. She is trying to portray that she is clean meanwhile she not. They are all thieves.

She steals for herself but when others also put in their demands, she then has a cause to complain. This is what we call hypocricy. She is trying to portray that she is clean meanwhile she not. They are all thieves.
Koo 10 years ago

Victoria Hammah, this is below the belt. Next time think before you post. This didn't fly with the Ghanaian people. If I were you I'd stop posting such nonsense on facebook.

Victoria Hammah, this is below the belt. Next time think before you post. This didn't fly with the Ghanaian people. If I were you I'd stop posting such nonsense on facebook.
Agbee 10 years ago

Keep it up. More of such demands will come, but its left to you to reject those suggestions. You may receive baseless criticisms as responses to this statement that you put out.GHANAIANS MUST CALL ON THE PRESIDENT TO DEAL WIT ...
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Keep it up. More of such demands will come, but its left to you to reject those suggestions. You may receive baseless criticisms as responses to this statement that you put out.GHANAIANS MUST CALL ON THE PRESIDENT TO DEAL WITH CORRUPT OFFICIALS.
Barima Yaw 10 years ago

How

How
KOKI 10 years ago

Negative attitude indeed! This has been an old-age problem but has blossomed into a menace now.

The trend could be a reflection of the health of the economy; if the economy is good, people have the means to live on as the ...
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Negative attitude indeed! This has been an old-age problem but has blossomed into a menace now.

The trend could be a reflection of the health of the economy; if the economy is good, people have the means to live on as they become self-reliant by default and would have less tempting to bother politicians for help. Bad. It must change though!

Politics has sadly become a place to become rich in Africa that's why the pressure mounts on practitioners and many would do everything to enter!
Efo Kobla 10 years ago

It is strange to you because you are a woman. All the men ministers are doing it so the public think you can do same. I know an MCE who has built 3 houses for 3 girlfriends in 4 years. We can weed corruption out of Ghana with ...
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It is strange to you because you are a woman. All the men ministers are doing it so the public think you can do same. I know an MCE who has built 3 houses for 3 girlfriends in 4 years. We can weed corruption out of Ghana with a female president. A woman satisfies only her husband but a man will satisfy numerous wives and their families, several girlfriends and their friends and their families, men are more corrupt. How many kids has our current president and with how many women?
K ANNAN 10 years ago

WHAT A BULLSHIT. IN FACT THOSE YOUR FAT FAT RELATIVES WHO FOLLOW YOU LIKE DOGS TO YOUR VETTING COULD NOT EVEN HAVE ANY WISDOM TO ADVISE THEIR CHUUBY MESS,POSTING CRAP ON HER FACEBOOK. HAHAHAHA

WHAT A BULLSHIT. IN FACT THOSE YOUR FAT FAT RELATIVES WHO FOLLOW YOU LIKE DOGS TO YOUR VETTING COULD NOT EVEN HAVE ANY WISDOM TO ADVISE THEIR CHUUBY MESS,POSTING CRAP ON HER FACEBOOK. HAHAHAHA
BILIONAR 10 years ago

let ME MAKE ONE THING CLEAR YOU FUCKING BITCH!!!!

WHO ARE THOSE PEOPLE JUST MENTION SOME NAMES. IF THEIR ARE FROM THE PUBLIC DO YOU KNOW THEM? THY JUST CANT ASK YOU TO ATTEND A FUNERAL IF YOU DON'T KNOW THEM OR JUST COME S ...
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let ME MAKE ONE THING CLEAR YOU FUCKING BITCH!!!!

WHO ARE THOSE PEOPLE JUST MENTION SOME NAMES. IF THEIR ARE FROM THE PUBLIC DO YOU KNOW THEM? THY JUST CANT ASK YOU TO ATTEND A FUNERAL IF YOU DON'T KNOW THEM OR JUST COME STRAIT TO YOUR OFFICE AND "SAY I NEED MONEY SO GO AND STEAL AND GIVE ME SOME"

OR YOU TALKING ABOUT THE VERY PEOPLE FROM YOUR OWN PARTY THE NDC !
WHO ARE MORE CORRUPT THAN THEM.
YOU FUCK THEM SO THEY GAVE YOU A POST, NOW THEY WANT SOMETHING IN RETURN INSTEAD OF YOUR PUSSY CAUSE THEY HAD ENOUGH.
Man 10 years ago

If you can't read and understand, please avoid commenting on people's articles to keep your ignorant. Read the article again and tell this forum where she mentioned that she was invited to funeral. The point is; demands for m ...
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If you can't read and understand, please avoid commenting on people's articles to keep your ignorant. Read the article again and tell this forum where she mentioned that she was invited to funeral. The point is; demands for money to support funerals instead of your malice comments.
YUPYUP 10 years ago

this lady is indeed my HEROIN. .....very strong moral principles. .....voice of the vulnerable poor who r always d victims of political greed which ATTAMILLS condoned and sacked Martin Amidu 4 it......that hypocritical ATTAMI ...
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this lady is indeed my HEROIN. .....very strong moral principles. .....voice of the vulnerable poor who r always d victims of political greed which ATTAMILLS condoned and sacked Martin Amidu 4 it......that hypocritical ATTAMILLS wud have sacked this heroin if he WAS alive......this lady has made my day......even the CLERGY CONDONE AND FEAR TO CONDEMN IT.......MADAM U R BRAVE......BEAUTIFUL INSIDE N OUTSIDE INDEED......GOD RICHLY BLESS U N UR DESCENDANTS.....
y3nko nkoaa italy 10 years ago

useless one stop isalt nana addo and go suck your mother shit idiot.if you dond have thing to share dont read this article nonsence

useless one stop isalt nana addo and go suck your mother shit idiot.if you dond have thing to share dont read this article nonsence
Kwabena Adjei 10 years ago

This, to me is the wisest and sincere talk from a Politian in Ghana all time.
Mother, keep faith to keep them all out. I believe as a mother you think of every body not only few corrupt individuals.

This, to me is the wisest and sincere talk from a Politian in Ghana all time.
Mother, keep faith to keep them all out. I believe as a mother you think of every body not only few corrupt individuals.
ABRAMPA 10 years ago

Let's give Victoria the benefit of the doubt. She's sounds genuine.

Let's give Victoria the benefit of the doubt. She's sounds genuine.
Shamu 10 years ago

All Ghanaians are drug lords. Even their response to this comment tells you are unshameful they are. God for bid. Here you are. NPP poison them with drug money to engage in any type of act for money and they now the most usel ...
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All Ghanaians are drug lords. Even their response to this comment tells you are unshameful they are. God for bid. Here you are. NPP poison them with drug money to engage in any type of act for money and they now the most useless citizens in the world. Just to be in power for eight good years becomes something else. I wish those NPPs like Kufour and co will have their access seized. From corrupt to drug. Killings to stealing, hate to tribalism and so on and on. NOw NDC are trying to do the same which I understood NPP syndrome have affected them. Shame on to such wicked people.
DAN 10 years ago

Your brain is poisoned from sucking white mens penis for 5 ghana cedi..All those guys that have been spraying hiv infested semen in your mouth and anus just laugh and say look at the stupid nigger! he's disposable

Your brain is poisoned from sucking white mens penis for 5 ghana cedi..All those guys that have been spraying hiv infested semen in your mouth and anus just laugh and say look at the stupid nigger! he's disposable
kwaku 10 years ago

this is the kind of leaders we need in this country

this is the kind of leaders we need in this country
Kuoro 10 years ago

Resist the temptation and Allah will guide and protect you. May all NDC ministers including the president be honest like you.

Resist the temptation and Allah will guide and protect you. May all NDC ministers including the president be honest like you.
Yaw kwakye-Osei 10 years ago

STUPID TALK

STUPID TALK
PAUL AFFUL 10 years ago

no wonder the black man is so primitive and so backward....so why dont we encourage people like this lady....no wonder the whole atta mills was a stupid hypocritical thief caught stealing by ken agyapong and martin amidu..... ...
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no wonder the black man is so primitive and so backward....so why dont we encourage people like this lady....no wonder the whole atta mills was a stupid hypocritical thief caught stealing by ken agyapong and martin amidu.....foolish yaw kwakye osei....u deserve to be a slave of the whiteman for ever bcos u cant use ur own brains apart from teaming up with atta mills and woyome to steal and steal...ide biiii keke...
Mawusi 10 years ago

This is a stupid and irresponsible comment. If your constituents come to you with their demands, that is not equal to pressuring you to steal. They just want you to do your job. This is what we get as a country when we place ...
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This is a stupid and irresponsible comment. If your constituents come to you with their demands, that is not equal to pressuring you to steal. They just want you to do your job. This is what we get as a country when we place selfish and irresponsible people in responsible positions
PAUL AFFUL 10 years ago

no wonder the black man is so primitive and so backward....so why dont we encourage people like this lady....no wonder the whole atta mills was a stupid hypocritical thief caught stealing by ken agyapong and martin amidu..... ...
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no wonder the black man is so primitive and so backward....so why dont we encourage people like this lady....no wonder the whole atta mills was a stupid hypocritical thief caught stealing by ken agyapong and martin amidu.....foolish mawusi....u deserve to be a slave of the whiteman for ever bcos u cant use ur own brains apart from teaming up with atta mills and woyome to steal and steal...ide biiii keke...
Delta Bravo 10 years ago

She ought to be applauded for speaking up. Yet the imbeciles thinks she is naive. When will some of these knuckle heads learn to rationalise truth? When people pressurise a minister to use official letter head to aid and ab ...
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She ought to be applauded for speaking up. Yet the imbeciles thinks she is naive. When will some of these knuckle heads learn to rationalise truth? When people pressurise a minister to use official letter head to aid and abet corrupt illegal shenanigans and she has the courage to speak up, is this not the kind of personality you want to be stewards of your government? Or you prefer the dodgy ones who waste your taxes financing the vulgar lifestyles of their wife's and evil girlfriends?
Awalaa 10 years ago

are there no simple words to used for
this article? poor journalismus.

are there no simple words to used for
this article? poor journalismus.
Al 10 years ago

Well done

Well done
tony peace 10 years ago

victoria,nobody can make u do something u do not want to do,preiod.u are one of ndc thieves and want to steal, but u are afraid to.people can not force u to do so .shame on u .my little advice is that pls do not steal and GOD ...
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victoria,nobody can make u do something u do not want to do,preiod.u are one of ndc thieves and want to steal, but u are afraid to.people can not force u to do so .shame on u .my little advice is that pls do not steal and GOD will richly bless u with long & healthy life.
PAUL AFFUL 10 years ago

NO WONDER THE BLACK MAN IS BORN SO STUPID AND DOES NOT KNOW WHEN TO PRAISE GOOD WORKS LIKE WHAT VICTORIA HAMMAH IS DOING....TONY PEACE WILL JOIN STUPID HYPOCRITICAL ATTA MILLS IN HELL FOR LOOTING FROM POOR GHANAIANS...KWASIA ...
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NO WONDER THE BLACK MAN IS BORN SO STUPID AND DOES NOT KNOW WHEN TO PRAISE GOOD WORKS LIKE WHAT VICTORIA HAMMAH IS DOING....TONY PEACE WILL JOIN STUPID HYPOCRITICAL ATTA MILLS IN HELL FOR LOOTING FROM POOR GHANAIANS...KWASIA....FOOOOL
Ben 10 years ago

Politicians will promise heaven and earth knowing very well they cannot fulfill them but for the sake of votes, they will say anything to get elected. This has led to people believe that there is pod of money in government th ...
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Politicians will promise heaven and earth knowing very well they cannot fulfill them but for the sake of votes, they will say anything to get elected. This has led to people believe that there is pod of money in government that could be distributed to the supporters and the so-called foot soldiers. Well, they want help but if cannot help based on your income, please say "sorry, I do not have it".
Bush 10 years ago

THE worst side of a woman was what the deputy minster had demonstrated.
A woman will go extra mile to pretend she's not in favor for a man's advances, could even disgrace him in public, but before you'll know, they're having ...
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THE worst side of a woman was what the deputy minster had demonstrated.
A woman will go extra mile to pretend she's not in favor for a man's advances, could even disgrace him in public, but before you'll know, they're having serious intimate affair.
Again, some women actually reports such behaviors to portray their sincerity to husbands and trusted ones in order to deceive them.
Let's monitor the activities of this deputy minister perhaps she could be the worst amongst them (ministers).
PAUL AFFUL 10 years ago

THIS LADY DESERVES OUR PRAISE AND ENCOURAGEMENT AND TO ASK BETTY MOULD TO LEARN FROM HER.....ATTA MILLS IS HELL BOUND FOR LOOTING FROM POOR GHANAIANS AND MISUSING GOD'S NAME ALL THIS WHILE .....ide biiiii keke......

THIS LADY DESERVES OUR PRAISE AND ENCOURAGEMENT AND TO ASK BETTY MOULD TO LEARN FROM HER.....ATTA MILLS IS HELL BOUND FOR LOOTING FROM POOR GHANAIANS AND MISUSING GOD'S NAME ALL THIS WHILE .....ide biiiii keke......
ROCKY 10 years ago

Only a few people could think the way you've done. You are perfectly right.

Only a few people could think the way you've done. You are perfectly right.
Mubarak 10 years ago

Kudos Madam minister.The fact is that our society is corrupt to the bones.We think politics is about milking the state to satisfy our kith and kin.just be firm and say no to those unrealistic demands,but know that you risk lo ...
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Kudos Madam minister.The fact is that our society is corrupt to the bones.We think politics is about milking the state to satisfy our kith and kin.just be firm and say no to those unrealistic demands,but know that you risk losing your seat in the next elections because our has no conscience.
Quality 10 years ago

Thanks 4 de truth

Thanks 4 de truth
Corporal Osei 10 years ago

Ohhh..huum, Victoria, all these got emboldened by the presidence of the NPP's Kuffuor and their looting brigade!During the PNDC and then the NDC era, people were more cautious and more circumspect in using public funds. espec ...
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Ohhh..huum, Victoria, all these got emboldened by the presidence of the NPP's Kuffuor and their looting brigade!During the PNDC and then the NDC era, people were more cautious and more circumspect in using public funds. especial when one remembers the Citizens' Vetting Committee which was established at the old parliament building. Unfortunately when Ghanaians threw their votes away to the looting brigade, all was compromised. Unfortunately, after Prof Mills came just focusing on the needs of Ghanaians, he did not have time for any manhunt so the general understanding is that, when your time comes ,make it quickly and leave.This is the issue now.
Jerry-Moore(Belgie) 10 years ago

This woman is really stupid fool

This woman is really stupid fool
PAUL AFFUL 10 years ago

U AND UR STUPID ARMED ROBBER PRESIDENT AND HIS DISCIPLES ABLAKWA AND BETTY AND BARTON ODRO WILL ROT IN HELL FOR LOOTING FROM POOR GHANAIANS...AND MISUSING GOD'S NAME.....GHANA NEEDS THIS LADY SO MUCH TO TEAM UP WITH MARTIN AM ...
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U AND UR STUPID ARMED ROBBER PRESIDENT AND HIS DISCIPLES ABLAKWA AND BETTY AND BARTON ODRO WILL ROT IN HELL FOR LOOTING FROM POOR GHANAIANS...AND MISUSING GOD'S NAME.....GHANA NEEDS THIS LADY SO MUCH TO TEAM UP WITH MARTIN AMIDU TO BUILD GHANA....
KOJO 10 years ago

GOD BLESS YOU MADAM.KEEP THE GUARD ON

GOD BLESS YOU MADAM.KEEP THE GUARD ON
km agyin 10 years ago

Good woman. At least we have someone with a sense of duty and integrity. Be steadfast and don't give in to the pressure 'cos when the axe falls, it falls on only one head, yours.

Good woman. At least we have someone with a sense of duty and integrity. Be steadfast and don't give in to the pressure 'cos when the axe falls, it falls on only one head, yours.
TonyPM 10 years ago

It shouldn't surprise her that people ask. If the fact that they ask puts pressure on her, then Ms. Hammah is not adequately prepared for the position she is in. The answer she should give should be very clear to her if she ...
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It shouldn't surprise her that people ask. If the fact that they ask puts pressure on her, then Ms. Hammah is not adequately prepared for the position she is in. The answer she should give should be very clear to her if she has any integrity. I think she should resign.
GREAT NANA ANTWI 10 years ago

ARE YOU IN NEED OF A FAST POWERFULL SPIRITUALIST?THEN GO TO www.greatnanapowerfullspiritualist.blogspot.com

ARE YOU IN NEED OF A FAST POWERFULL SPIRITUALIST?THEN GO TO www.greatnanapowerfullspiritualist.blogspot.com
John Smith 10 years ago

The society is so corrupt even the pastors. Angel minister thank you for not fall into their evil thought good job

The society is so corrupt even the pastors. Angel minister thank you for not fall into their evil thought good job
A Richard 10 years ago

It's sad to hear what my dear Minister is saying.Why should Ghannians always put pressure on citizens when they are put in top POSITION OF THE GOVERNMENT expecially Government in power I HOPE WE WILL LEAVE THEM ALONE.

It's sad to hear what my dear Minister is saying.Why should Ghannians always put pressure on citizens when they are put in top POSITION OF THE GOVERNMENT expecially Government in power I HOPE WE WILL LEAVE THEM ALONE.
BATURE 10 years ago

NDC MEMBERS WILL ALWAYS TELL YOU TO STEAL

NDC MEMBERS WILL ALWAYS TELL YOU TO STEAL
COS 90 10 years ago

Although corruption is in every where as ex.president kuffour said even adams time , corruption was there. But that does not mean that all politicians should imitate such bad behaviour.
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Although corruption is in every where as ex.president kuffour said even adams time , corruption was there. But that does not mean that all politicians should imitate such bad behaviour.
Ms. Victoria Hammah, i will urge you not to listen to those people who want you to be corruptor. the government put there to ensure the development of the country so at the end of the day, every ghanaian will benefit your services not few people.
Sir T 10 years ago

My sister you are part of president mahama's government to prevent corruption, so if you have the evidence report it to the police.

My sister you are part of president mahama's government to prevent corruption, so if you have the evidence report it to the police.
Ethics 10 years ago

Yes Yes Yes this is our Girl , Sister,Mother of this Great Country let all Patriotic Ghanaians Rally behind her for it is now a turning point for our Victoria has merged out of the blue so we should give her the support i ...
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Yes Yes Yes this is our Girl , Sister,Mother of this Great Country let all Patriotic Ghanaians Rally behind her for it is now a turning point for our Victoria has merged out of the blue so we should give her the support immediately she is the Bridge Over Trouble Waters. For we all know about this Corrupt Gang Culture in the our Society and exactly how it operates( Modus Operandi ) fellow Ghanaians we are part and Parcel of the Problem, we are compelled be peer pressures from Religion, Beurocracy Government Authority Friends Mates,Family etc etc etc....
angle man 10 years ago

May God bless u,These are the a thought our heros such as Kofi Annan ,Mr Band,to talk.Corruption every were.even our laws are made to open for corruption and stealing.

May God bless u,These are the a thought our heros such as Kofi Annan ,Mr Band,to talk.Corruption every were.even our laws are made to open for corruption and stealing.
Abe 10 years ago

This lady is simply immature! Girlfriend get off Facebook, twitter and other social media. Whilst you are it, get some lessons in how to dress the part of a minister.

This lady is simply immature! Girlfriend get off Facebook, twitter and other social media. Whilst you are it, get some lessons in how to dress the part of a minister.
Kwaapps 10 years ago

If only the president would emulate her...
If only the president would force the other ministers to emulate her...
If only we would all emulate her,all our problems would come to an end!

If only the president would emulate her...
If only the president would force the other ministers to emulate her...
If only we would all emulate her,all our problems would come to an end!
ohenenana 10 years ago

This is a wise woman. Hope others do the same!

This is a wise woman. Hope others do the same!
MENSAH 10 years ago

IF THERE IS "NO STRING ATTACHED" on what she is saying,then SHE IS DOING A HELL OF A GOOD JOB.
SHE LOOKS BEAUTIFUL TOO.
SWEETIE,KEEP IT UP AND DO NOT FALL INTO THE TRAP OF COMMITTING,THE SIN OF COMPROMISING,IN ANY FORM.
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IF THERE IS "NO STRING ATTACHED" on what she is saying,then SHE IS DOING A HELL OF A GOOD JOB.
SHE LOOKS BEAUTIFUL TOO.
SWEETIE,KEEP IT UP AND DO NOT FALL INTO THE TRAP OF COMMITTING,THE SIN OF COMPROMISING,IN ANY FORM.
KEEP IT UP,BABY!
ABBAS 10 years ago

u are the fruit of the presidency, may the lord bless u and make u higher, money is not everything in life

u are the fruit of the presidency, may the lord bless u and make u higher, money is not everything in life
Agyaku NYC 10 years ago

Woman with integrity and honesty. God bless!

Woman with integrity and honesty. God bless!
princewilly@ymail.com 10 years ago

At a picnic for a Catholic school, the Mother Superior stacked a pile of apples on one end of a table with a sign saying, "Take only one apple please - God is watching."
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At a picnic for a Catholic school, the Mother Superior stacked a pile of apples on one end of a table with a sign saying, "Take only one apple please - God is watching."
On the other end of the table was a pile of cookies, on which a second grade student had placed a sign on saying, "Take all the cookies you want -- God is watching the apples."
ALPHA 10 years ago

Knuckle and egg heads -- the problem of Ghanaian leadership.

Knuckle and egg heads -- the problem of Ghanaian leadership.
Whatever 10 years ago

This is what is happening to a deputy minister. Only God knows what is happening to the minister?

This is what is happening to a deputy minister. Only God knows what is happening to the minister?
Patrick Adzadu 10 years ago

This is the truth in Ghana politics and I do not envy Ghanaina politicians. This behavior is very bad and it is one of the factors for corruption in Ghana. This calls for a discussion and a change in our political system. Tha ...
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This is the truth in Ghana politics and I do not envy Ghanaina politicians. This behavior is very bad and it is one of the factors for corruption in Ghana. This calls for a discussion and a change in our political system. Thank you for coming out with this message. This is not an NDC or NPP issue. It is a Ghana problem.
Paa Nii - UK 10 years ago

That is how Ghanians in high office end up being corrupt. The same people will laugh at her if she lost her job through corruption and again the same people will call for her removal because she is not pleasing them.

Vic, ...
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That is how Ghanians in high office end up being corrupt. The same people will laugh at her if she lost her job through corruption and again the same people will call for her removal because she is not pleasing them.

Vic, you can never win either way so you are on track. Just do the right thing for your country and save your dignity.
Say The TRUTH 10 years ago

VIC. HAMMAH I THOUGHT YOU HAD REALIZED LONG TIME GHANA POLITICS & ESPECIALLY WHAT YOUR PARTY NDC IS GUILTY OF IN THE 2012 GENERAL ELECTIONS - STEALING GHANA'S MONEY AND GIVING IT BACK TO THE PEOPLE TO BUY VOTES - IN KIND: CAR ...
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VIC. HAMMAH I THOUGHT YOU HAD REALIZED LONG TIME GHANA POLITICS & ESPECIALLY WHAT YOUR PARTY NDC IS GUILTY OF IN THE 2012 GENERAL ELECTIONS - STEALING GHANA'S MONEY AND GIVING IT BACK TO THE PEOPLE TO BUY VOTES - IN KIND: CARS, CLOTHINGS, LAP TOPS, CUTLASSES, MONEY, CAMPAIGN MONEY FROM ALL AGENCIES GIVEN TO NDC PARTY, 10% CUTS, OVER-INVOICING OF CONTRACTS, OVER-BUDGETING OF SIX CLASSROOM BLOCKS (2X THAT OF NPP CLASSROOM BLOCKS) & A WHOLE LOT YOUR NDC PARTY IS DEEM IN IT INCLUDING WOYOME & OTHER JUDGEMENT DEBTS!!!!

DON'T PLAY IGNORANT AND STUPID LIKE YOU ARE NOW COMING TO THAT REALIZATION THAT THE PEOPLE EXPECT YOU TO GIVE BACK SOME OF THE FREEBIES THAT YOU ARE ENJOYING AS A GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL EITHER FORMALLY LEGALIZE BUT THEY AMOUNT TO ROBBERY OF THE NATIONS RESOURCES BY ALL GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS IRRESPECTIVE OF WHICH PARTY IS IN POWER!!!
Kwabena 10 years ago

Every country gets the leadership it deserves. Corrupt people get corrupt leadership. Vic, well said and keep telling people NO. Do not sell your conscience.

Every country gets the leadership it deserves. Corrupt people get corrupt leadership. Vic, well said and keep telling people NO. Do not sell your conscience.
Onslopogas 10 years ago

Madam,no gimmicks please.Prove to the whole nation that what you are saying is true and we the citizens of Ghana will protest until all of the people you will mention as involved get dismissed and disgraced.Amidu is the right ...
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Madam,no gimmicks please.Prove to the whole nation that what you are saying is true and we the citizens of Ghana will protest until all of the people you will mention as involved get dismissed and disgraced.Amidu is the right guy!!!
Maroula 10 years ago

Kudos to Ms Hammah for bringing this problem to the fore. She has gone up in my estimation as hitherto I had no time for her and saw her as a dim wit.

These disgraceful state mooches should be named and shamed to deter oth ...
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Kudos to Ms Hammah for bringing this problem to the fore. She has gone up in my estimation as hitherto I had no time for her and saw her as a dim wit.

These disgraceful state mooches should be named and shamed to deter others from the practice.

Why do Africans like begging so much? Is it because they have no self esteem, pride or dignity? My mother taught me to be content with what I have and strive to make my own success in life. As such in the 80s and early 90s when life under a certain Mr Rawlings regimens unbearable we bore and gritted and managed on what little we had even though we had older siblings in the diaspora who might have come to our aid had they know the seriousness of the hardship in the country and be extension our family. So why is it that others do not hesitate to go begging? What Frustrates me is most of them don't beg for jobs, they beg for alms, money and other favours. We should learn to have and preserve our pride and dignity.
osei yao 10 years ago

What is this foolish girl complaining about? Are you the first person to hold public office? No one is aking you to steal, you seem to have that inclination already. So resign before you land yourself in some serious trouble.

What is this foolish girl complaining about? Are you the first person to hold public office? No one is aking you to steal, you seem to have that inclination already. So resign before you land yourself in some serious trouble.
KWAA 10 years ago

The most corrupt Government ever.
Ask Mahama why he is procteting his Ministers,who have been indicted in the GYEEDE report.

The most corrupt Government ever.
Ask Mahama why he is procteting his Ministers,who have been indicted in the GYEEDE report.
KOW Amisah 10 years ago

Madam hold your ground and don't steal. This sams people will condemn and laugh at you when you fail. This nonsence must end.

Madam hold your ground and don't steal. This sams people will condemn and laugh at you when you fail. This nonsence must end.
W.K.ASUN 10 years ago

STAND FIRM

STAND FIRM
Concerned citizen 10 years ago

Keep your honesty, dear honourable!! God bless you.

Keep your honesty, dear honourable!! God bless you.
TUFGUY 10 years ago

No one is asking you to steal. Do not create the impression that as ministers give money to people in their constituency, the money is stolen money. Shut up and don't disgrace grateful giving.

No one is asking you to steal. Do not create the impression that as ministers give money to people in their constituency, the money is stolen money. Shut up and don't disgrace grateful giving.
Edward,usa 10 years ago

ndc thieves lady are you sure you did
not meet their demand.may the fire of
God burn all ndc theives

ndc thieves lady are you sure you did
not meet their demand.may the fire of
God burn all ndc theives
KABALA 10 years ago

Those who appoint you know who you are so just stand your grounds and you should be fine ok

Those who appoint you know who you are so just stand your grounds and you should be fine ok
Sankofa 10 years ago

"When there is no meat eater; the butcher doesn't have a Job"

If the butcher stops work, there will be no meat to eat.

"When there is no meat eater; the butcher doesn't have a Job"

If the butcher stops work, there will be no meat to eat.
bob 10 years ago

there is going to be a generation coming up with well sense of awareness and articulated who will steer the country in a good direction
corruption is imbedded deep in us from forefathers way of thinking and it is going to t ...
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there is going to be a generation coming up with well sense of awareness and articulated who will steer the country in a good direction
corruption is imbedded deep in us from forefathers way of thinking and it is going to take a while or probably a decade to finally get ride of it .
DAN 10 years ago

the gov. should only provide burial for poor people with NO relatives! Same with plane fare, unless somebody need emergency flight to hospital, tell them to get lost! Hospital bills can be wrote off for poor citizens..Just a ...
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the gov. should only provide burial for poor people with NO relatives! Same with plane fare, unless somebody need emergency flight to hospital, tell them to get lost! Hospital bills can be wrote off for poor citizens..Just as in Usa certain dollars in budget for hospitals, city or state gov. allow
Eric 10 years ago

she is not qualify to be a minister.we need hard worker not sika dicious Minister
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she is not qualify to be a minister.we need hard worker not sika dicious Minister
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I’m being forced to "steal" – Victoria Hammah

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