Nothing wrong with Otumfuo using presidential jet - Ayariga

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Croosy 10 years ago

It is a state (not public) property. There is a difference between the two. Then JDM should vacate the Jubilee flagstaff house for any prominent person since his occupying it is just reversing Ghana's development. Who trained ...
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It is a state (not public) property. There is a difference between the two. Then JDM should vacate the Jubilee flagstaff house for any prominent person since his occupying it is just reversing Ghana's development. Who trained this communicators?. State peoprty for government and not public or national property to be used by anybody please. Go back to governance and you will appreciate the difference
Ghana-Man 10 years ago

Queen Elizabeth II of England uses Presidential jets to travel around. Why can't the great King of the great Asantes use the Presidential jet of Ghana to travel around? The Asantehene must be treated with exceptional respect. ...
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Queen Elizabeth II of England uses Presidential jets to travel around. Why can't the great King of the great Asantes use the Presidential jet of Ghana to travel around? The Asantehene must be treated with exceptional respect. He is a "world figure", just like the Queen of England.
Kwaku 10 years ago

Do you know the role of the Queen of England in British history?Don't compare the two,the English got their wealth through colonization where the monarchy played an important role.I don't believe the bribery story but with th ...
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Do you know the role of the Queen of England in British history?Don't compare the two,the English got their wealth through colonization where the monarchy played an important role.I don't believe the bribery story but with this.
YB 10 years ago

Every Asantehene since independence has gotten preferential treatment and every Ghanaian knows why. Even under Rawlings the late Opoku Ware's medical trip abroad was footed by the govt. He was almost always met on arrival by ...
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Every Asantehene since independence has gotten preferential treatment and every Ghanaian knows why. Even under Rawlings the late Opoku Ware's medical trip abroad was footed by the govt. He was almost always met on arrival by Vice Prez Mills or some govt officials. I have pictorial evidence to back what I'm saying.

Whether we like it or not, no traditional ruler can be compared to the Asantehene. Nobody including even a sitting govt can change that fact. Let's all eschew these petty tribal hatred and envy and think about what puts food on our table.
Zoobie-Zoobie 10 years ago

he is now going to verify his pronouncement.

he is now going to verify his pronouncement.
PLUMBER 10 years ago

But with his people. If you refuse to honour your King, others who see his worth would do it. Ashanti Kingdom can never be the same as NPP. There are a lot of Ashantis in NDC and other parties whether the present NPP follower ...
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But with his people. If you refuse to honour your King, others who see his worth would do it. Ashanti Kingdom can never be the same as NPP. There are a lot of Ashantis in NDC and other parties whether the present NPP followers like it or not. The Otumfour is not "anybody". See the type of diganateiries at his coronation. Infact NPP is trying to bastardise every single institution in this country, from the Police, to the Judiciary and now to the Ashanti Kingdom. Rawlings remained a good friend of the late Asantehene, Mahama is a very good friend of the current one. It seems to me NPP wants all the Asantehenes to be at war with any other party except them, but it would not happen. The NDC is just being too smart for them, period.
Gye Nyame 10 years ago

Considering the king can afford his own trips it was not very wise of him to fly on the presidential jet especially when the allegation or suspicion of bribery was/is still looming. It does seem like the king loves controvers ...
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Considering the king can afford his own trips it was not very wise of him to fly on the presidential jet especially when the allegation or suspicion of bribery was/is still looming. It does seem like the king loves controversies. When will Mahama stop being a people pleaser?
MAN 10 years ago

The petition was a useless one to begin with so why should the judges be bribed when it was clear that there was no case. NPP should be careful.

The petition was a useless one to begin with so why should the judges be bribed when it was clear that there was no case. NPP should be careful.
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insight to the bone 10 years ago

There is no smoke without fire , many times our chiefs for 30 pieces of silver have betrayed the interests of the people . they not only take money but also actively promote the most toxic of ideas against the welfare of the ...
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There is no smoke without fire , many times our chiefs for 30 pieces of silver have betrayed the interests of the people . they not only take money but also actively promote the most toxic of ideas against the welfare of the people . We have had an ayigbe/pepeni revolution and now the wind changes and the Akan revolution will come to be whether through the ballot box or by war it will come to pass . let these pepeni and ayigbe feel what its like to see their women stripped naked and whipped in the streets by our frisky boys , let them see what its like for both the innocent and guilty without discrimination be accused corruption and thrown in jail , let them see what its like to have their eminent men manhandled and tortured so that a few years later they all die of stroke , heart attaches and stress, let them see what is like to watch their sons and daughters have to travel the 7 seas just to find a better future as at home pepeni and ayigbe revolutionaries will steal their businesses or deny them the chance . yes we now not only polarize but radicalize since liberals like mills are killed and nana rejected ,it is time for fearless righteous Akans like ken agyapong , ursula and sir john to be flag bearers . ndc you just continue your corrupt ways but soon we will have you , your wives , children , girlfriends pay the a very dear price for your greed . keep on bribing these chiefs we have the family heads and clans on our side , long live the republic of Akan
HAJJ YARO 10 years ago

THIS FUKEN DRUG BARRON ABSULUTELY NONSENSE

THIS FUKEN DRUG BARRON ABSULUTELY NONSENSE
Frank Agyena-Karikari 10 years ago

This is not the time to talk about drugs. We are talking about improprieties. Let Ayariga ask himself if the Nagbonwura, Togbe Afedi, Ga Manche etc was allowed to use the Prez Jet, what would have happened? This is no tribali ...
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This is not the time to talk about drugs. We are talking about improprieties. Let Ayariga ask himself if the Nagbonwura, Togbe Afedi, Ga Manche etc was allowed to use the Prez Jet, what would have happened? This is no tribalism but the real realities on the ground. Is that how low Ayariga can stoop low to? Very soon, the Asantehene can declare himself the president of Ghana. Is there a truism about the accusation leveled against the Asantehene with regard to the bribery allegation or it is his reward for something SPECIAL he did to Mahama to merit this. NPP/NDC, be objective. This is improper. I see this as an attempt by the Asantehene to carry his ego as the KING OF GHANA which is totally unacceptable. As the most prominent traditional ruler in Ghana, and widely respected, that is true but this time, he was carried over by his pomposity
Mahama, Dagbonwura, Chief of Dakpema shrine, Ga Manche and all the traditional rulers are ready for the usage of the PRESIDENTIAL TRO TRO.
Nicholas J Bedzo 10 years ago

This is Ghana poor Country unlike
Britain.

This is Ghana poor Country unlike
Britain.
Kwame Esseku 10 years ago

If this story is really true"don't forget"the recent bribery case, then there is something wrong somewhere. If it is true, then it is repugnant, and a very poor judgement on the Mahama government.

If this story is really true"don't forget"the recent bribery case, then there is something wrong somewhere. If it is true, then it is repugnant, and a very poor judgement on the Mahama government.
Daakye Kwabre MP. 10 years ago

O' yes me too. I don't believe the bribery story but with presidential jet case it is just getting to my skin. It is way to much costly to have done that for him if this true. People have gotten paid for months. I mean let's ...
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O' yes me too. I don't believe the bribery story but with presidential jet case it is just getting to my skin. It is way to much costly to have done that for him if this true. People have gotten paid for months. I mean let's think about it. Can't Manhyia palace buys him a British Airways business class ticket?
Kwasi Donkor 10 years ago

It's absolutely true that Otumfo HELP to pay the bribe to the judgers hence his thanks is the using of the presidential jet.Every thing is now plain.

It's absolutely true that Otumfo HELP to pay the bribe to the judgers hence his thanks is the using of the presidential jet.Every thing is now plain.
Nicholas J Bedzo 10 years ago

We are not in Britain,dont compare it
to Ghana. We are crawling Country
looking for worms to eat and not
corned beef.

We are not in Britain,dont compare it
to Ghana. We are crawling Country
looking for worms to eat and not
corned beef.
Nicholas J Bedzo 10 years ago

That transaction is not healthy that
raised the eyebrow of the people to
say anything of their doubt.

That transaction is not healthy that
raised the eyebrow of the people to
say anything of their doubt.
Mynona 10 years ago

The Queen is also the President of UK

The Queen is also the President of UK
oyinasky 10 years ago

Ghana Man you are such an idiot. I am not sure you know what you are talking about

Ghana Man you are such an idiot. I am not sure you know what you are talking about
Mimi 10 years ago

I am sorry you're making wrong comparisons. You can't compare the Ashanti king to Queen of England.Because while she is the Queen of England he is just a tribal King over a region within but not the whole country. Further mor ...
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I am sorry you're making wrong comparisons. You can't compare the Ashanti king to Queen of England.Because while she is the Queen of England he is just a tribal King over a region within but not the whole country. Further more, in the UK the prime minister is accountable to the Queen. This is not so with the president and the Ashanti (tribal) King. In Ghana the Ashanti(tribal) King is like any other King in Ghana and they all come under the President like any other citizen in Ghana. In the UK the Queen is the Sovereign ruler over all the citizens and they are her subjects including the prime minister. I am sorry you're totally and fundamentally wrong and there is no justification for taxpayers monedy to be used for a tribal King. I don't believe the same offer will be given to other Kings when the need arise. Please be careful how you make comparisons. Thanks
RJ 10 years ago

Good point Croosy. Ayariga, make sure he does not take it to Canada where the plane could be impounded.

Good point Croosy. Ayariga, make sure he does not take it to Canada where the plane could be impounded.
Ka Na Wu 10 years ago

Oh I now know and understand the bribe allegation. When it looks like a duck, its is a duck

Oh I now know and understand the bribe allegation. When it looks like a duck, its is a duck
90210 10 years ago

lol

lol
GM 10 years ago

Ayariga, please come again because am so disappointed in you and your statement. Democracy...!!!! Good.But can anyone ask president Obama, to used airforce one? NDC is the best party in ghana no doubt about that, but, I disag ...
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Ayariga, please come again because am so disappointed in you and your statement. Democracy...!!!! Good.But can anyone ask president Obama, to used airforce one? NDC is the best party in ghana no doubt about that, but, I disagree with JDM...period. so you wonna tell me Osei Tutu , can ask president Mahama that he want to use Jubilee House his private party?
DKB 10 years ago

NDC best party? indeed so of you have no shame. When the rot, thieving and incompetency stares right in your face you call that best! We will continue to struggle to develop if we the electorates continue voting with our hear ...
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NDC best party? indeed so of you have no shame. When the rot, thieving and incompetency stares right in your face you call that best! We will continue to struggle to develop if we the electorates continue voting with our hearts rather than our heads.

Immidiately after a bribery nonsense anyone in their right mind will not allow such a move since it will only go to fuel more unneccessary rumours which the Govt does not need. There is too much negative and unproductive stories associated with this Govt. I can bet my last cedi that this Govt will not achieve anything benefitial for this country until 2016 when they will start dishing out money to win votes. Hopelessly hopless bunch.
GM 10 years ago

Ask Haruna Esseku , what president kuffour used to share at the Osu Castle.

Ask Haruna Esseku , what president kuffour used to share at the Osu Castle.
DKB 10 years ago

So the rot should continue? Are some of you normal at all? Kufuor stole so Mahama should also steal whiles we the electorates including you GM suffer? What foolish analogy! We make such childish arguments and we expect the po ...
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So the rot should continue? Are some of you normal at all? Kufuor stole so Mahama should also steal whiles we the electorates including you GM suffer? What foolish analogy! We make such childish arguments and we expect the politicians to take us serious? Unbelievable.
Nicholas J Bedzo 10 years ago

That is not normal practice,Ashiati
Hene is not entiltle to Presidential
Jet,that raise the eyebrow of the people to come to suspect that there was a deal of bribery. NO NO NO NO NO.
no no,not.

That is not normal practice,Ashiati
Hene is not entiltle to Presidential
Jet,that raise the eyebrow of the people to come to suspect that there was a deal of bribery. NO NO NO NO NO.
no no,not.
Nicholas J Bedzo 10 years ago

Something wrong for Otumfuo to use the
presidential jet,we cann,t serve two
masters or kill two birds with one
stone. Never.

Something wrong for Otumfuo to use the
presidential jet,we cann,t serve two
masters or kill two birds with one
stone. Never.
CORNEY 10 years ago

Ayariga does not know what he is talking about, if he was that smart he would have refused to comment on the issue until he gets his fact right but as usual with Ghanaian politicians he answered the question and did it in a w ...
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Ayariga does not know what he is talking about, if he was that smart he would have refused to comment on the issue until he gets his fact right but as usual with Ghanaian politicians he answered the question and did it in a wrong way displaying arrogance.

How can he refer to Asantehene as a public officer, does he really know who a public officer is?
OKOE 10 years ago

PLEASE, MR. PRESIDENT DO NOT GO THERE BECAUSE IF YOU DID, YOU WILL PUT YOUR OFFICE IN A CORNER YOU WILL FIND IT DIFFICULT
TO WIGGLE IN. WILL YOU ALLOW ALL PROMINENT CHIEFS TO START USING THE PRESIDENT'S JET? TO THER CHIEFS, ...
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PLEASE, MR. PRESIDENT DO NOT GO THERE BECAUSE IF YOU DID, YOU WILL PUT YOUR OFFICE IN A CORNER YOU WILL FIND IT DIFFICULT
TO WIGGLE IN. WILL YOU ALLOW ALL PROMINENT CHIEFS TO START USING THE PRESIDENT'S JET? TO THER CHIEFS, THE OTUMFUO IS NOT ABOVE THEM SO YOU GIVE IN TO ONE CHIEF THEN YOU HAVE TO GIVE IN TO ALL OTHERS IN SIMILAR STATURE.
kk 10 years ago

A decorated donkey is still an ass! The mafioso's are in charge and they have all our taxes under their care, what do u expect them to do! excavate a bottomless pit of debts that can never be refilled. create, loot and share ...
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A decorated donkey is still an ass! The mafioso's are in charge and they have all our taxes under their care, what do u expect them to do! excavate a bottomless pit of debts that can never be refilled. create, loot and share the poor peoples booty.
Abongo 10 years ago

To me, it is a Presidential Jet and no way any other person can use it unless travelling with the President. So can my village chief also use the Presidential Jet?

To me, it is a Presidential Jet and no way any other person can use it unless travelling with the President. So can my village chief also use the Presidential Jet?
YB 10 years ago

Abongo, I'm sure your village chief can also use the presidential jet, except that he may not feel bold to ask when he considers his status in Ghana. I'm sure the President considered it an honour to lend Otumfuo the use of t ...
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Abongo, I'm sure your village chief can also use the presidential jet, except that he may not feel bold to ask when he considers his status in Ghana. I'm sure the President considered it an honour to lend Otumfuo the use of the jet. You guys are making so much out of nothing.
Abongo 10 years ago

This is not a matter of making so much out of nothing. It is all about freedom of expression. Thanks a lot for my village chief will be going to Canada soon. So I will tell him to see the President to lend him the Presidentia ...
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This is not a matter of making so much out of nothing. It is all about freedom of expression. Thanks a lot for my village chief will be going to Canada soon. So I will tell him to see the President to lend him the Presidential Jet
YB 10 years ago

It's not only about freedom of speech but also about using that right to the advantage of the suffering folks in your village. Any way, I wish your chief safe journey on his visit to Canada.

It's not only about freedom of speech but also about using that right to the advantage of the suffering folks in your village. Any way, I wish your chief safe journey on his visit to Canada.
Wayo 10 years ago

You are a funny comentators.

You are a funny comentators.
Frank Agyena-Karikari 10 years ago

What honor are you talking about? Talk sense on this forum. Very soon, Asantehene will ask to sit on the Prez stool. What about that.

What honor are you talking about? Talk sense on this forum. Very soon, Asantehene will ask to sit on the Prez stool. What about that.
to the public about his jet 10 years ago

ayariga be careful you need to answer this

ayariga be careful you need to answer this
Say the TRUTH 10 years ago

IF THIS STORY IS TRUE THEN IT IS RALLY BAD JUDGMENT ON THE SIDE OF PRESIDENT MAHAMA & ASANTEHENE ESPECIALLY JUST AFTER THE SC JUDGMENT AND MOST IMPORTANT - THE PRESIDENTIAL JET SHOULD NOT BE GIVEN A TRADITIONAL CHIEF'S USAGE ...
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IF THIS STORY IS TRUE THEN IT IS RALLY BAD JUDGMENT ON THE SIDE OF PRESIDENT MAHAMA & ASANTEHENE ESPECIALLY JUST AFTER THE SC JUDGMENT AND MOST IMPORTANT - THE PRESIDENTIAL JET SHOULD NOT BE GIVEN A TRADITIONAL CHIEF'S USAGE TO OPEN THE GATES FOR SAME PREVILEDGE BY OTHER TRADITIONAL CHIEFS FOR SAME PRIVILEDGE!!!!

THIS REALLY SHOWS & CONFIRMS THE CHARACTER OF PRESIDENT MAHAMA AS PEOPLE HAS ACCUSED HIM OF:

VERY VERY CORRUPT PERSON & HIS DESIRE TO GET PEOPLE INTO HIS POCKET WITH HIS CORRUPT APPROACHES - JUST LIKE HE DID TO BUY VOTES IN THE 2012 ELECTIONS WITH HIS FREEBIES OF SUCH LIKE LAP-TOPS, 4 X 4'S AND NADMO INVENTORIES!!!

AS FOR OTUMFOUR - HE SHOULD HAVE KNOWN BETTER THE IMPLICATIONS TO HIS REPUTATION BY GOING THAT CHEAP TO GO BY THE PRESIDENTIAL OFFER FREEBIES & DAMAGE TO HIS REPUTATION AS KING OF ASHANTIS.....WHAT A VERY POOR JUDGEMENT ON HIS SIDE IF THE STORY IS TRUE...IT REVEALS HIS HIDDEN CHARACTED.....CORRUPTED CHIEF/KING!!!!

BY THEIR FRUITS YE SHALL KNOW THEM!!!!!!
Akadu Mensema 10 years ago

Eh! This Asantehene like scandals!

Eh! This Asantehene like scandals!
Ato Whyte 10 years ago

Hm-m-m-m.

Hm-m-m-m.
MenayeAFUAforiwa 10 years ago

What was the "absolute necessity"duties did the Asantehene use the Presidential jet for and who foot the cost of its use?

What was the "absolute necessity"duties did the Asantehene use the Presidential jet for and who foot the cost of its use?
Yaw k 10 years ago

The president said one time in his campaign tour that Ghanians had a short memory and I thought he was insane but d formally known as wise as king Solomon has proof him right.
To fly with press Mahama in d middle of press b ...
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The president said one time in his campaign tour that Ghanians had a short memory and I thought he was insane but d formally known as wise as king Solomon has proof him right.
To fly with press Mahama in d middle of press bribery charges, is simply unwise & childish.
Woman's wisdom 10 years ago

NDC is a foolish party so everything they do is unwise. Just listen to what ayarega is saying. For Asantehene to go on his private trip with a presidential jet is good? What a fool? Why can't the Asantenene purchase his own t ...
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NDC is a foolish party so everything they do is unwise. Just listen to what ayarega is saying. For Asantehene to go on his private trip with a presidential jet is good? What a fool? Why can't the Asantenene purchase his own ticket for his own trip? Is he going to do something for Ghana? Why should Ghana foot bills that will not benefit Ghana in the name of goodwill? Where is the jet going to be parked? How much will Ghana pay for the number of days he spends in London? NDC is out of their minds. Mahama is a fool and so is all his followers. Is that the reason why Mahama bribed some of the judges by using the Asantehene? Too bad.
Jeff, UK 10 years ago

Asantehene can afford to buy a jet but doesn't need that much. It is not out of place to put it at the disposal of the Asante monarch. The queen uses anything that the prime minister of Britain has access to so why not otumfu ...
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Asantehene can afford to buy a jet but doesn't need that much. It is not out of place to put it at the disposal of the Asante monarch. The queen uses anything that the prime minister of Britain has access to so why not otumfuo. He may not be a national monarch but command much respect more than any of the chiefs in GH
Goodluck 10 years ago

Fool, think about it and come to your useless senses, is KWAKU DUAH equivalent to the Queen? What useless human being wasting air and food on earth? You are better dead than alive with your mentality. What is your real name?

Fool, think about it and come to your useless senses, is KWAKU DUAH equivalent to the Queen? What useless human being wasting air and food on earth? You are better dead than alive with your mentality. What is your real name?
Agonahene 10 years ago

You speak out of hatred and envy so you failed to see the wisdom in Jeff's comments. With your mentality you will continue to be poor (you seem very poor judging from your comments). You see, your stupid rantings and envy won ...
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You speak out of hatred and envy so you failed to see the wisdom in Jeff's comments. With your mentality you will continue to be poor (you seem very poor judging from your comments). You see, your stupid rantings and envy won't change the fact that President Mahama regards the occupant of the Golden Stool more than your village chief. Get that into your inferior head.
Otumfour 10 years ago

KWAKU DUAH is not equivalent to the QUUEEN Period. The queen is not a tribal leader in England.

KWAKU DUAH is not equivalent to the QUUEEN Period. The queen is not a tribal leader in England.
Agonahene 10 years ago

Hahahaha. You are very pathetic. So your only worry is that Otumfuo is a tribal leader, eh? You see what envy and inferiority complex can do? I think you really need prayers.

Hahahaha. You are very pathetic. So your only worry is that Otumfuo is a tribal leader, eh? You see what envy and inferiority complex can do? I think you really need prayers.
MANYHIA OBSERVER 10 years ago

THIS ASANTEHENE IS VERY CORRUPT AND CRIMINAL. HE IS IN FACT A CON ARTIST. HE EVEN HAD HANDS IN THE PLANE-LOAD OF SEIZED GOLD IN TURKEY. THIS SO-CALLED CHIEF IS A DISGRACE TO THE GOLDEN STOOL AND SHOULD BE REMOVED IMMEDIATELY. ...
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THIS ASANTEHENE IS VERY CORRUPT AND CRIMINAL. HE IS IN FACT A CON ARTIST. HE EVEN HAD HANDS IN THE PLANE-LOAD OF SEIZED GOLD IN TURKEY. THIS SO-CALLED CHIEF IS A DISGRACE TO THE GOLDEN STOOL AND SHOULD BE REMOVED IMMEDIATELY.NOW PEOPLE HAVE LOST RESPECT TO THE ONCE REVERED GOLDEN STOOL BECAUSE OF THIS CRIMINAL AND CON ARTIST CHIEF CALLED KWAKU DUAH. KWAKU DUAH HAD A CRIMINAL PAST BEFORE HE BECAME AN ASANTE CHIEF CALLED OSEI TUTU II. FROM COCAINE SCANDAL TO, NORWAY MISSING GOLD BRACELET, USING ASANTEMAN'S MONEY TO PURCHASE GIGANTIC MANSION IN SOUTH AFRICA, PLANE LOAD OF GOLD TO TURKEY, SUPREME COURT JUDGES BRIBERY AND MORE. KWAKU DUAH, ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. USUALLY CORRUPT PEOPLE TRANSACT BUSINESSES WITH THEIR OWN CORRUPT PEOPLE. MAHAMA AND NDC GOVERNMENT ITSELF ARE CORRUPT. SAME AS CORRUPT AND CRIMINAL ASANTEHENE.
Captain Mosquito, Netherlands 10 years ago

Why does the Asantehene allow himself to be used in such a way !!

Why does the Asantehene allow himself to be used in such a way !!
ghanaba 10 years ago

gadidi gadim- this mahaha hmmm GOD should push 4 years very close

gadidi gadim- this mahaha hmmm GOD should push 4 years very close
Okoro Yamutu 10 years ago

So is Ayariga saying any fool or drunkard can use the Presidential jet? It is a security risk to the nation for the president to allow any one to use the presidential jet. Is the presidential jet now being turned into NDC fly ...
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So is Ayariga saying any fool or drunkard can use the Presidential jet? It is a security risk to the nation for the president to allow any one to use the presidential jet. Is the presidential jet now being turned into NDC flying saucer? Is the jet being used to convey the millions of dollars used to bribe the SC judges to a safe haven? The national motto says "Freedom and Justice". It does not say "Freedom and Peace". Is this a payback from people who stole the SC verdict? Ghanaians must wise up.
OSEI OPOKU... 10 years ago

THE PALACE IS BLIND,...

THE PALACE IS BLIND,...
papillon 10 years ago

Who cares if Otumfuo wants to go by a private yacht?

Who cares if Otumfuo wants to go by a private yacht?
frank 10 years ago

let hope it is not true. it will be bad for my king

let hope it is not true. it will be bad for my king
WORRIED 10 years ago

ENOUGH OF THESE NONSENSE! WHY IS IT TAGGED "PRESIDENTIAL JET"? IS ASANTEHENE A CO-PRESIDENT OF GHANA? IS HE THE ONLY GREAT AND WISE KING IN GHANA? WHERE IS JJ RAWLINGS NOW? WHAT FURTHER EVIDENCE DO WE NEED ON THE ALLEGED BRIB ...
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ENOUGH OF THESE NONSENSE! WHY IS IT TAGGED "PRESIDENTIAL JET"? IS ASANTEHENE A CO-PRESIDENT OF GHANA? IS HE THE ONLY GREAT AND WISE KING IN GHANA? WHERE IS JJ RAWLINGS NOW? WHAT FURTHER EVIDENCE DO WE NEED ON THE ALLEGED BRIBERY OF THE 9 SC JUDGES? THE EGYPTIAN MILITARY WOULD NOT ENTERTAIN THIS. GHANA? ASANTEMAN COUNCIL AND NANA AFUA SERWAAH KOBI MUST RISE UP AND DESTOOL THIS DISGRACE OF THE CURRENT OCCUPANT OF THE REVERED GOLDEN STOOL!!
papa pee. 10 years ago

Mr Minister there are somethings you don't have to do it. it will be unwise for (Obama)to send air-force one down here to s Africa just to pick up mandela to u.s.a what for?

Mr Minister there are somethings you don't have to do it. it will be unwise for (Obama)to send air-force one down here to s Africa just to pick up mandela to u.s.a what for?
ABU 10 years ago

Ayariga come again,everything is wrong with the Asantihene's use of the presidential jet.WITH ALL WHAT THE ASANTI MONARCHY IS RAKING IN MONTHLY IN THE FORM OF ROYALTIES MUST NEVER BE ALLOWED TO LIVE OF THE POOR TAX PAYERS SW ...
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Ayariga come again,everything is wrong with the Asantihene's use of the presidential jet.WITH ALL WHAT THE ASANTI MONARCHY IS RAKING IN MONTHLY IN THE FORM OF ROYALTIES MUST NEVER BE ALLOWED TO LIVE OF THE POOR TAX PAYERS SWEAT.
Ben 10 years ago

For once ALL Ashantis are defending the indefensible. Hmm, asem be ba da bi!

For once ALL Ashantis are defending the indefensible. Hmm, asem be ba da bi!
Wallance 10 years ago

May the next president nana addo use it on his way back. the jet fly to uk to bring him after his rest

May the next president nana addo use it on his way back. the jet fly to uk to bring him after his rest
PLUMBER 10 years ago

If Nana Addo humbles himself enough to request, Mahama as I know him would only be more than willing to release the craft. That will be the beginning of good things for Ghana. The problem is with the hawks and extremist elem ...
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If Nana Addo humbles himself enough to request, Mahama as I know him would only be more than willing to release the craft. That will be the beginning of good things for Ghana. The problem is with the hawks and extremist elements in both parties. NPP will not forgive Nana Addo, and NDC will not forgive Mahama. But should this be so? Why can't common courtesies be extended to deserving and distinguished personnalities without incurring the wrath of party faithfuls?
Queen 10 years ago

Why should the tax payers' money be used to buy aviation fuel and cover other costs of flying the presidential jet for a private trip of a monarch when there are other pressing national development needs which require saving ...
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Why should the tax payers' money be used to buy aviation fuel and cover other costs of flying the presidential jet for a private trip of a monarch when there are other pressing national development needs which require savings on national expenditure to be made.
Is there any wonder why Ghanaians are suspicious of bribery of the Supreme Court Judges by John Mahama via the Asantehene who is seriously losing credibility?
vico 10 years ago

The next story will be Otumfuo with Cocaine on board. It's still fresh in our memory when Tagoo and Kofi Boakye's cocaine scandal hit town when his name was caught on the tape.

The next story will be Otumfuo with Cocaine on board. It's still fresh in our memory when Tagoo and Kofi Boakye's cocaine scandal hit town when his name was caught on the tape.
fidelity 10 years ago

Ayariga, you are a big fool you do not deserve to hold a position to lead this country in any circumstnace. people like you don't care whether the country loose or gain but people like you, on ...
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Ayariga, you are a big fool you do not deserve to hold a position to lead this country in any circumstnace. people like you don't care whether the country loose or gain but people like you, one day, you will see.
Shokolokobangoshay 10 years ago

This is a slippery road. Come again Ayariga. All amanhene and fiagawo will also demand to use the plane. And not only that presidential cars etc. No wonder the NPP is asking to be part of the nominating process of EC memb ...
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This is a slippery road. Come again Ayariga. All amanhene and fiagawo will also demand to use the plane. And not only that presidential cars etc. No wonder the NPP is asking to be part of the nominating process of EC members.
KO 10 years ago

If Ayaiga is right then why not Akufo Addo, Samia, Paa Kwesi Nduom, Ayaricough et al?

If Ayaiga is right then why not Akufo Addo, Samia, Paa Kwesi Nduom, Ayaricough et al?
Conventional Youth. 10 years ago

When will Ghana start assembling air / space crafts. B|

When will Ghana start assembling air / space crafts. B|
Ericus-Ericus 10 years ago

Please, try to always get your facts right before you make public statement. Why are you always in a hurry to talk without being sure.
"Hon. Mahama Ayariga, however, added that he is yet to confirm whether Otumfuo Osei Tutu ...
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Please, try to always get your facts right before you make public statement. Why are you always in a hurry to talk without being sure.
"Hon. Mahama Ayariga, however, added that he is yet to confirm whether Otumfuo Osei Tutu II actually used the aircraft as it has widely been reported."
Brain 10 years ago

Hahahahahahahahahaha

Hahahahahahahahahaha
Kwadwo 10 years ago

The question is how much was the trip and who footed the bill? A friend of mine owns a Gulstream jet and the cost of aviation fuel for a two hour flight could be in excess of $5000. The Presidential jet, larger than the a Gul ...
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The question is how much was the trip and who footed the bill? A friend of mine owns a Gulstream jet and the cost of aviation fuel for a two hour flight could be in excess of $5000. The Presidential jet, larger than the a Gulf Stream, consumes more fuel. So the cost of a 12 hour fly time to London and back on the presidential jet is quite high. Landing and parking charges even makes it higher. If the the economy is down to the bone, it is senseless for Mahama and Otumfuor to engage in this luxury.
Ericus-Ericus 10 years ago

Mahama will continue to suffer in the hands of his incompetent ministers.

Mahama will continue to suffer in the hands of his incompetent ministers.
RSI 10 years ago

Nonsense! The bribery allegation is true.

Nonsense! The bribery allegation is true.
John 10 years ago

The Flagstaff house will soon go.What a government we have,full of lies,corruption etc

The Flagstaff house will soon go.What a government we have,full of lies,corruption etc
STRAIGHT TALK 10 years ago

It is sad the way laws are enforced in Ghana. This is absolute lawlessness!!

It is sad the way laws are enforced in Ghana. This is absolute lawlessness!!
zigi Karikari 10 years ago

OYEWAOOO!!!

OYEWAOOO!!!
liv 10 years ago

Can the queen mothers, the Odikoros and their family also use the presidential jet? And who do you contact to find out if the jet is available. Just asking.

Can the queen mothers, the Odikoros and their family also use the presidential jet? And who do you contact to find out if the jet is available. Just asking.
oyinasky 10 years ago

Liv you made my day

Liv you made my day
PAA FII 10 years ago

You haven't even had confirmation about this news and are saying this? So it means as a Govt Spokes person or whoever you are, you always act before you think or what. Ei Ghanaians lets be very very careful.

You haven't even had confirmation about this news and are saying this? So it means as a Govt Spokes person or whoever you are, you always act before you think or what. Ei Ghanaians lets be very very careful.
Mynona 10 years ago

2 different People. One is the President and Queen of Britain and the other is the King of the Ashante Kingdom. period

2 different People. One is the President and Queen of Britain and the other is the King of the Ashante Kingdom. period
osi 10 years ago

Certinly Mr Ayarga you should have ben the first to see something wrong with that because the King of Bolga the Bolga-naba or the King of Gonja wil never have such an oportunity to use the presidential jet.The whole world wou ...
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Certinly Mr Ayarga you should have ben the first to see something wrong with that because the King of Bolga the Bolga-naba or the King of Gonja wil never have such an oportunity to use the presidential jet.The whole world would have heard how wrong it is if the last mentioned two kings were the ones to use the presidential jet even the Asante-hene would have ben the first to criticise it.
princewilly@ymail.com 10 years ago

A man traveling by plane was in urgent need of a restroom
facility, but each time he tried, it was occupied. The flight
attendant, aware of his predicament, suggested he use the
attendants Ladies Room but cautioned him no ...
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A man traveling by plane was in urgent need of a restroom
facility, but each time he tried, it was occupied. The flight
attendant, aware of his predicament, suggested he use the
attendants Ladies Room but cautioned him not to press any of the
buttons. There, next to the paper roll were four buttons marked
respectively: WW WA PP ATR
Making the mistake sooooo many men make of not listening to a
woman, he disregarded what she said when his curiosity got the
best of him. He careful pressed the WW button and immediately a
gentle flush of Warm Water sprayed on his bare bottom. He
thought, "Wow, these gals really have it nice." So, a little more
boldly he pressed the WA button. Body temperature Warm Air blew
across his wet bottom and dried it comfortably. "Ah ha," he
thought, "No wonder these women take so long in the bathroom with
these kind of services!" So he pushed the next button, PP, with
anticipation. A soft disposable Powder Puff swung below him and
dusted his bottom lightly with talc. "Man, this is great," he
thought as he reached out for the ATR button... When he awoke in
the hospital, the morphine was just wearing off, so in
confusion, he buzzed the nurse to find out where he was and what
had happened. He explained the last thing he remembered was
intense pain in the ladies room on the plane. The nurse
explained, "Yes, you must have been having a great time until
you pushed the "Automatic Tampon Removal Button." "By the way,
your penis is under your pillow."
DARK DAYS IN GHANA 10 years ago

princewilly is the best standup comedian on Ghanaweb. He will win any contest hands down. This one is the most hilarious.I can't stop laughing.

princewilly is the best standup comedian on Ghanaweb. He will win any contest hands down. This one is the most hilarious.I can't stop laughing.
Question Your Mentality 10 years ago

There you go. You wash my back I wash yours. Draw

There you go. You wash my back I wash yours. Draw
peace 10 years ago

another pepeni shut up

another pepeni shut up
Mahmoud 10 years ago

There is everything wrong with him using the presidential jet. Asantis should have advised him before others.

There is everything wrong with him using the presidential jet. Asantis should have advised him before others.
Wayo 10 years ago

It´s not problem if President allow Asantehene to use Presidential jet.Because without Peepefuo no Assnte Kingdom.Without Asantes no Ghana.

It´s not problem if President allow Asantehene to use Presidential jet.Because without Peepefuo no Assnte Kingdom.Without Asantes no Ghana.
Obrakatu 10 years ago

According to Merriam Webster dictionary a public officer is a person who has been legally elected or appointed to office and who exercises governmental functions. Thus, Otumfuo Osei Tutu is not a public officer as he was not ...
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According to Merriam Webster dictionary a public officer is a person who has been legally elected or appointed to office and who exercises governmental functions. Thus, Otumfuo Osei Tutu is not a public officer as he was not elected or appointed to perform government function. This makes him ineligible to use the presidential jet.
Kwasi 10 years ago

Both of you are most idiot silly goats.

Both of you are most idiot silly goats.
Santo 10 years ago

It is only in Ghana that such a thing will happen.

Mahama must know better. This is the same way Ghana Airways was run down.

If this story is true it must not happen again.

It is only in Ghana that such a thing will happen.

Mahama must know better. This is the same way Ghana Airways was run down.

If this story is true it must not happen again.
kolhberg 10 years ago

a sign of the concocted bribery of the judges.

a sign of the concocted bribery of the judges.
Daavi 10 years ago

All this goes to prove the sensible people of Ghana have never voted for this senseless NDC party.

All this goes to prove the sensible people of Ghana have never voted for this senseless NDC party.
OTUMFUO ASANTEHENE+++ 10 years ago

Even mahama from bole bamboi can use ghana's money, why not the one whose land contains all the money?

Even mahama from bole bamboi can use ghana's money, why not the one whose land contains all the money?
Araba 10 years ago

With the media inundated with the bribery case, Otumfuo should have known better than use that jet at this time. He's just confirming that the bribery case is true. This is a simple common sense thing. Does he have counselors ...
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With the media inundated with the bribery case, Otumfuo should have known better than use that jet at this time. He's just confirming that the bribery case is true. This is a simple common sense thing. Does he have counselors at all?
Nyansasem 10 years ago

I can understand your point and I would be disappointed if he had used the presidential plane. However, the story says, he used it on September 5th, while the said allegation about helping Mahama to win the petition was writt ...
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I can understand your point and I would be disappointed if he had used the presidential plane. However, the story says, he used it on September 5th, while the said allegation about helping Mahama to win the petition was written after that.

No matter the circumstance, Kwaku Dua has a bad judgment in doing things. In many ways, he had brought the Kingdom in dispute and he needs to warned by the Asanteman council.
YAW ARHIN KOKUVIE 10 years ago

LETS START PREPARING FOR THE WORST O. CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS STUPID MAHAMA GAVE OUT A PLANE HE DID NOT EVEN BUT. IF I HAD THE LEAST OPPORTUNITY I WILL THROW A BOMB AT MAHAMA. WE HAVE ENOUGH TIME TO DO THAT BEFORE THE NEXT ELECT ...
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LETS START PREPARING FOR THE WORST O. CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS STUPID MAHAMA GAVE OUT A PLANE HE DID NOT EVEN BUT. IF I HAD THE LEAST OPPORTUNITY I WILL THROW A BOMB AT MAHAMA. WE HAVE ENOUGH TIME TO DO THAT BEFORE THE NEXT ELECTION. I REALLY HATE THIS MAN, SO MUCH. SOME ONE HAS TO SACRIFICE AND AM AN AYIGBE MAN BUT WILL DO IT
YAW ARHIN KOKUVIE 10 years ago

ITS A SHAME MOST OF MAHAMA'S ARE SO, SO STUPID. LOOKS LIKE MAHAMA WANT TO IMPORT BOOMING HERE FOR HIS STUPID THINGS. SOME ONE HAS TO SACRIFICE AND WE ARE READY TO DO JUST THAT. WE HAVE THE PATIENCE TO WAIT AND HIT HARD WHERE ...
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ITS A SHAME MOST OF MAHAMA'S ARE SO, SO STUPID. LOOKS LIKE MAHAMA WANT TO IMPORT BOOMING HERE FOR HIS STUPID THINGS. SOME ONE HAS TO SACRIFICE AND WE ARE READY TO DO JUST THAT. WE HAVE THE PATIENCE TO WAIT AND HIT HARD WHERE IT HURTS MOST.SO STUPID MAHAMA.
Assinman Ba, Columbus,Ohio 10 years ago

As a Minister of State do you want to
tell us that, some people in the society are more important than others? Mind you,a position is not a possession and before you come our publicly to reverse this foolish remarks,we will ...
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As a Minister of State do you want to
tell us that, some people in the society are more important than others? Mind you,a position is not a possession and before you come our publicly to reverse this foolish remarks,we will teach you a real lesson come December 2016.Are you telling Ghanaians thet,this king of only Ashanti kingdom is more important than other chiefs,workers of the country,students,queens,to mention but a few? Everyone is equally
important as long as there is life.This is a clear evidence that,there is connection between this king and the judges who sat on the election petition.
kotoo,germany 10 years ago

People should know the difference between Queen of England and a tribal King of Ashanti.He is only a King of Ashanti and not Ghana.

People should know the difference between Queen of England and a tribal King of Ashanti.He is only a King of Ashanti and not Ghana.
KOKOLIKO 10 years ago

Politics has taken the better reasoning part of these bush Ashantis, shame on the Ashantis.

Politics has taken the better reasoning part of these bush Ashantis, shame on the Ashantis.
Joseph 10 years ago

This is a foolish explanation. Can all the other chiefs in Ghana also use the presidential jet? This is strange. Now it seems those talking about his role in the bribe saga may have some points. What is this nonsense?

This is a foolish explanation. Can all the other chiefs in Ghana also use the presidential jet? This is strange. Now it seems those talking about his role in the bribe saga may have some points. What is this nonsense?
moses 10 years ago

our leaders are not helping us and i hv nothing to do with this wicked leaders we hv in ghana here,i will neva support NDC OR NPP i dnt care who win or lose they are all fighting to gain for they family only fuck u NDC AND NP ...
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our leaders are not helping us and i hv nothing to do with this wicked leaders we hv in ghana here,i will neva support NDC OR NPP i dnt care who win or lose they are all fighting to gain for they family only fuck u NDC AND NPP

Nothing wrong with Otumfuo using presidential jet - Ayariga

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