NPP's dishonesty in exposing Merchant Bank debtors

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LOOK AT THEM 10 years ago

why delay in publishing them. Come out with the publication now for Ghanians are eager to have the details

why delay in publishing them. Come out with the publication now for Ghanians are eager to have the details
PRINCE KWASI ADADE 10 years ago

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.............It seems the NDC gov't is running against time to send Ghana into the pits and it is extremely worrying, very, very worrying that, such a magnitude of ineptness, incompetence, recklessness a ...
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.............It seems the NDC gov't is running against time to send Ghana into the pits and it is extremely worrying, very, very worrying that, such a magnitude of ineptness, incompetence, recklessness and corruption can be brought to bear on our governance structures in such a crass manner. This Fortiz/Merchant bank deal deal from all indications is putrid, it stinks to the high heavens and nothing can justify such an atrocious deal, when Ghanaian taxpayers, from all indications are not getting any VALUE FOR MONEY in this stinking deal. Omane Boamah, MD should seek to explain why an equity firm which cannot even boast of the asset base to even acquire a non-financial banking license, should be made to take on this onerous task of not even a merger, but a full complete acquisition of Merchant bank, when Ghanaian taxpayers, have been offered far, far better VALUE FOR MONEY propositions from identifiable bodies with a portfolio of assets eclipsing over 100 billion dollars? It is indeed mindboggling the level of impunity and recklessness which has been unleashed on the affairs on governance by this NDC gov't. Ghana indeed deserves better than this recklessness which is permeating all facets of governance in this country. It's awfully pathetic.
Krikri 10 years ago

and his main challenger, called Kwodwo Mpiani? Go and find out from him how they dashed Ghana Telecom to vodafone; also ask them to produce just a copy of purchase of Valco agreement for us to see.

and his main challenger, called Kwodwo Mpiani? Go and find out from him how they dashed Ghana Telecom to vodafone; also ask them to produce just a copy of purchase of Valco agreement for us to see.
ATSU, HO 10 years ago

SO TE FACT THAT SOME NPP MENBERS ALSO HAVE A DEBT WITH THE BANK IS ENOUGH JUSTIFICATION FOR FOR THE PRESIDENT'S BROTHER TO FAIL TO SETTLE HIS INDEBTEDNESS. ONE DAY GOD WILL LIBERATE THIS NATION FROM EVIL POLITICIANS.

SO TE FACT THAT SOME NPP MENBERS ALSO HAVE A DEBT WITH THE BANK IS ENOUGH JUSTIFICATION FOR FOR THE PRESIDENT'S BROTHER TO FAIL TO SETTLE HIS INDEBTEDNESS. ONE DAY GOD WILL LIBERATE THIS NATION FROM EVIL POLITICIANS.
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insight to the bone 10 years ago

Who watches the watchman ? not only is our society now plagued with the worst forms of hegemony and chauvinistic tribalism but our govt is now the leader in govt sanctioned 419 sakawa scam operations that its notoriety has go ...
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Who watches the watchman ? not only is our society now plagued with the worst forms of hegemony and chauvinistic tribalism but our govt is now the leader in govt sanctioned 419 sakawa scam operations that its notoriety has gone global.we shall now begin a series that exposes the modus operandi of these criminals as all one needs to be is quietly observant and one will see the proofs . in short they take a worthy idea or project , proclaim it good then when it is started by the gullible all of a sudden there are problems , procedures and processes which in the end result only in the promoters or companies spending from a few thousands to millions , in the meanwhile these ndc officials and their civil servant cronies line their pockets with monies from these unsuspecting genuine businessmen. there is definately no agenda to move the country forward , thousands of businesses are being sabotaged in this manner . the pact and alliance of these northerners and ewes cover all institutions so no investigation in these malpractices are undertaken. yes the anti Akan coalition is there to rob not only the Akans but all the unsuspecting who dare to come with their capital but the word is out and now people are getting wiser. the institutions such as the police , army , bni and so on are not there to protect the law but rather cover up for all these criminal activities by the northerners and ewes. if anyone doubts just take the time to investigate what happens to any project in the pipeline starting with the stx or any project for that matter. ministers dont know what their directors are doing , ministries that are supposed to coordinate with each other cant , files getting lost until someone pays , and the tricks are endless. yes its now time to tell the people the truth about these good for nothing criminals of tribal affiliation . their dubious reputation is known globally so now nobody serious wants to touch them yet they continue to travel the world to entice the ignorant who very quickly learn this is a scam govt which does not care about anything but what they can put in their pockets today . we shall soon have our war or revolution to rid us of this yoke. now they steal from us in broad daylight and think of elaborate media spins and schemes to hide the true facts but look carefully the truth is always there . long live the republic of Akan
YF 10 years ago

I know your father who stole my mother's fowl for a dinner of akple and koklo and okro soup, k--w--a--s--i--a I have told you that any time you insult president Kufuor I will reply you untill we meet one day face to face.Whic ...
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I know your father who stole my mother's fowl for a dinner of akple and koklo and okro soup, k--w--a--s--i--a I have told you that any time you insult president Kufuor I will reply you untill we meet one day face to face.Which of your family members is fit to unlace his shoes idiots who are cursed.
The 10 years ago

Bature what matters most to Ghanaians is this bit; "According to the New Juaben South MP, “Even though no agreement has been signed between Fortiz and other shareholders, the BoG has gone ahead to give approval for the sale ...
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Bature what matters most to Ghanaians is this bit; "According to the New Juaben South MP, “Even though no agreement has been signed between Fortiz and other shareholders, the BoG has gone ahead to give approval for the sale. He stated that due diligence had also not been done in the sale of Merchant Bank to Fortiz Equity Fund and challenged the Governor of the BoG to tell Ghanaians whether the assertion was right or not."

So Bature as a journalist if you are not there just to defend the President, his brother and your party NDC because that is where you get your daily bread whilst other Ghanaians suffer then you should rather be probing into the above issues that the New Juabeng South MP raised and get answers for the ordinary Ghanaian.
WOYOME 10 years ago

DONT DIVERT GHANAWEB AND NDC WE SHALL CONTINUOUSLY REMEMBER CP ISOFOTON WOYOME ETC. THOSE CAME FIRST. DONT DIGRESS!! STEALING GALORE!

DONT DIVERT GHANAWEB AND NDC WE SHALL CONTINUOUSLY REMEMBER CP ISOFOTON WOYOME ETC. THOSE CAME FIRST. DONT DIGRESS!! STEALING GALORE!
BUGA BUGA ATUGUBA 10 years ago

mahama has majority shares in Fortiz. His brother is fronting for him.

SOLDIERS OF GHANA, ARISE AND SHINE, FOR YOUR TIME HAS COME.

mahama has majority shares in Fortiz. His brother is fronting for him.

SOLDIERS OF GHANA, ARISE AND SHINE, FOR YOUR TIME HAS COME.
Nii Akwei 10 years ago

Like Ghana Airways, and Ghana International Airline, GYEEDA, SADA. We don't know how to run a business.

Like Ghana Airways, and Ghana International Airline, GYEEDA, SADA. We don't know how to run a business.
Adwoa Obeng 10 years ago

Same old source, same old PR job. Bravo!!!!!!!. I feel sorry for those who spend money on this newspaper. Nothing academic and no inspiration.

Same old source, same old PR job. Bravo!!!!!!!. I feel sorry for those who spend money on this newspaper. Nothing academic and no inspiration.
MINOR CASE 10 years ago

It was this same Alhaji Bature who boasted in this newspaper that Ibrahim Mahama , a northerner has become the richest individual in Ghana through his entrepreneurship with businesses spaning across Africa. He even boasted of ...
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It was this same Alhaji Bature who boasted in this newspaper that Ibrahim Mahama , a northerner has become the richest individual in Ghana through his entrepreneurship with businesses spaning across Africa. He even boasted of him being the first in Ghana to own a private jet beating " loudmouth " Ken Agyapong. Now we know. This can never happen in a civilized country .
Germano 10 years ago

...Once it's a bank, it will have debtors. Again so long s people are doing serious business, they will take loans.. The richest BLACK MAN Aliko Dangote recently syndicated for 3.0 BILLION Loan to add to his 3.5b USD to build ...
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...Once it's a bank, it will have debtors. Again so long s people are doing serious business, they will take loans.. The richest BLACK MAN Aliko Dangote recently syndicated for 3.0 BILLION Loan to add to his 3.5b USD to build the largest refinery in Africa.. We are not talking toys like 40m US jets,, no.. so whoever owes the damn bank must pay back! Simplicita..no nonsense about who did what.. do you think these guys could owe UT BANK and not pay..yet buy jets to fly???
NDC THIEVES 10 years ago

NDC THIEVES

NDC THIEVES
DICKSON 10 years ago

al hajj shd quit this long story n call on all debtors to pay or face criminal prosecution...

al hajj shd quit this long story n call on all debtors to pay or face criminal prosecution...
Agbezome 10 years ago

Al-Hajj and Bature will always remain fools for helping to destroy Ghana. Look at this man owing Merchant about $51 million!!! So Mahama wants to quickly look sharp and steal Merchant for Fortiz! Come what may, Mahama and all ...
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Al-Hajj and Bature will always remain fools for helping to destroy Ghana. Look at this man owing Merchant about $51 million!!! So Mahama wants to quickly look sharp and steal Merchant for Fortiz! Come what may, Mahama and all his criminal family members will die and live Ghana in peace!!!!
Ahmed Issah 10 years ago

This deal stinks badly. Please please ndc, reverse it because it really stinks. Please do the right thing and also get your brother to settle the debt he owes the bank which is the money deducted monthly from the incomes of t ...
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This deal stinks badly. Please please ndc, reverse it because it really stinks. Please do the right thing and also get your brother to settle the debt he owes the bank which is the money deducted monthly from the incomes of the poor workers of ghana.This is shameful act
EDEM 10 years ago

He should pay the debt so the bank can function and stop the back door stealing of merchant bank by Mahama/Amissah Arthur family and friends.

He should pay the debt so the bank can function and stop the back door stealing of merchant bank by Mahama/Amissah Arthur family and friends.
GINGO DAMA 10 years ago

PRESIDENT MAHAMA, AND HIS BROTHER IBRAHIM MAHAMA ARE THIEVES. HOW CAN THIS STUPID JOURNALIST, AND HIS NEWSPAPER JUSTIFY THIS HUGE UNPAID DEBT BY IBRAHIM MAHAMA BY ACCUSING SOME NPP GURUS OR WHATEVER. PUBLISH THE NAMES OF ALL ...
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PRESIDENT MAHAMA, AND HIS BROTHER IBRAHIM MAHAMA ARE THIEVES. HOW CAN THIS STUPID JOURNALIST, AND HIS NEWSPAPER JUSTIFY THIS HUGE UNPAID DEBT BY IBRAHIM MAHAMA BY ACCUSING SOME NPP GURUS OR WHATEVER. PUBLISH THE NAMES OF ALL THOSE INVOLVED IN THE STEALING OF MERCHANT BANK'S FINANCES WHETHER THEY ARE NDC OIR NPP AFFILIATED, AND STOP PRAISING IBRAHIM MAHAMA'S COMPANY. WHY? IS HE GIVING YOU SOME BRIBE MONEY TO WRITE THIS STUPID ARTICLE AND CLEAR HIS NAME, OR MAKE HIM LOOK LIKE A VICTIM WHEN HE IS NOT?
BUGA BUGA ATUGUBA 10 years ago

Every dirty deal in today's involve mahama and his brother.These two have taken Ghana hostage. The military should perform their national security by overthrowing mahama and executing him and his brother at Teshie range. ENOU ...
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Every dirty deal in today's involve mahama and his brother.These two have taken Ghana hostage. The military should perform their national security by overthrowing mahama and executing him and his brother at Teshie range. ENOUGH Is ENOUGH
KYC 10 years ago

IF FINANCING WAS SECURED MIDDLE OF LAST YEAR TO PAYOFF THE DEBT OWED BY MAHAMA THEN WHAT WAS THE DELAY IN PAYING IT OFF AND WHY ONLY GOING TO BE PAID END OF THIS YEAR. IS IT NOT BECAUSE OF THE PUBLIC OUTCRY AND EXPOSURE THAT ...
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IF FINANCING WAS SECURED MIDDLE OF LAST YEAR TO PAYOFF THE DEBT OWED BY MAHAMA THEN WHAT WAS THE DELAY IN PAYING IT OFF AND WHY ONLY GOING TO BE PAID END OF THIS YEAR. IS IT NOT BECAUSE OF THE PUBLIC OUTCRY AND EXPOSURE THAT THE MAN HAS REALISED HE IS GOING TO HAVE TO PAY AND NOT USE THE MONEY FOR A 3RD PRIVATE JET. COME AGAIN ALHAJJ. THIS ARTICLE IS MORE LIKE A PR STUNT FOR THE "GREAT IBRAHIM MAHAMA"
AGBENAA. 10 years ago

Ibrahim Mahama owes 175million Ghana cedis to Merchant bank. The money is far, far higher than what Fortiz wants to pay to secure the acquisition of the bank. They steal elections, steal banks, steal votes, everything, they s ...
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Ibrahim Mahama owes 175million Ghana cedis to Merchant bank. The money is far, far higher than what Fortiz wants to pay to secure the acquisition of the bank. They steal elections, steal banks, steal votes, everything, they steak it.
MINOR CASE 10 years ago

Alhaji Bature , this long PR gimmick means nothing . Let him settle his debts. Period.

Alhaji Bature , this long PR gimmick means nothing . Let him settle his debts. Period.
Lydia Jones 10 years ago

What idiocy? The writer is happy to tell the world that Mr Ibrahim Mahama is the first ever Ghanaian to owe a private jet, and add another one to his collection. Yet he does not want the world to know that he is the brother o ...
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What idiocy? The writer is happy to tell the world that Mr Ibrahim Mahama is the first ever Ghanaian to owe a private jet, and add another one to his collection. Yet he does not want the world to know that he is the brother of the President, and also he owes the bank a lot of money. Which is mmore important to him, the future likely prospects of Mr Mahama's company, or its current indebtedness to the bank.

Any idiot can buy a jet, with someone's money, if he does not intend
to pay back what he owes. That, to me, is 'wickedness' to use Al Hajj's own words. It is fraudulent behavior to obtain a loan from a bank without any intention to repay the loan.

So ranting about the NPP for saying the truth and calling that dishonesty is sheer nonsense.

If the Bank is owned by the government and people of Ghana, then any living Ghanaian has a legitimate interest in Mr Mahama's fraud.
Pay your debt Ibrahim Mahama 10 years ago

Stupid toilet newspaper. Ibrahim Mahama's financial advisor is the current acting board chairman of Merchant bank. She practically lives with him in the gold house. She travels everywhere with him. Why could he not pay back? ...
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Stupid toilet newspaper. Ibrahim Mahama's financial advisor is the current acting board chairman of Merchant bank. She practically lives with him in the gold house. She travels everywhere with him. Why could he not pay back? What does this have to do with NPP? Why was Fotiz formed only 6 months ago? How can a company with no transaction history be given a whole merchant bank? This is rubbish reporting
Joe 10 years ago

All those debtor's assets should be sold. We must wise up. Why few people have hijacked Ghanaian economy and the masses are suffering? These debtors are living comfortably.

All those debtor's assets should be sold. We must wise up. Why few people have hijacked Ghanaian economy and the masses are suffering? These debtors are living comfortably.
abolo 10 years ago

give me half the money owed by E & p, across the major banks in Ghana and beyond...and I would easily set up offices and expand to the whole Africa.

Cheap Propaganda .Go and collect your pay for the stupid publication

give me half the money owed by E & p, across the major banks in Ghana and beyond...and I would easily set up offices and expand to the whole Africa.

Cheap Propaganda .Go and collect your pay for the stupid publication
Jeff, UK 10 years ago

He has not been sighted with drug barons and so it beats their imagination how he has been able to pull it off in grand style. At least everyone knows he has been working with some banks so what is the big deal. His operation ...
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He has not been sighted with drug barons and so it beats their imagination how he has been able to pull it off in grand style. At least everyone knows he has been working with some banks so what is the big deal. His operations has not destroyed anyone like these drug barons whose activities have destroyed families
mahama thieves 10 years ago

You foolish sycophant. If every Ghanaian got a 58 million$ from Taxpayer money, would we all be rich and successful. You are an idiot go and tekll your master to pay his loan

You foolish sycophant. If every Ghanaian got a 58 million$ from Taxpayer money, would we all be rich and successful. You are an idiot go and tekll your master to pay his loan
Kofiskofi 10 years ago

Kingsley Quartey
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IBRAHIM MAHAMA's DEBT TO MERCHANT BANK HAS TAKEN A LIFE OF ITS OWN.... I DO NOT AGREE WITH MR.IBRAHIM MAHAMA's "EXTRAVAGANT" (Private Jet etc) LIFESTYLE.. BUT I DO THINK HE DESERVES A ...
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Kingsley Quartey
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IBRAHIM MAHAMA's DEBT TO MERCHANT BANK HAS TAKEN A LIFE OF ITS OWN.... I DO NOT AGREE WITH MR.IBRAHIM MAHAMA's "EXTRAVAGANT" (Private Jet etc) LIFESTYLE.. BUT I DO THINK HE DESERVES A "SECOND CHANCE" AS HE EMPLOYES HUNDREDS AND HUNDREDS OF GHANAIANS.. IT DOES NOT MAKE SENSE TO PUSH IBRAHIM MAHAMA TO "GO OUT OF BUSINESS"

Ibrahim Mahama, President John Dramani Mahama's Younger Brother owes Merchant Bank GHC150 Million - About US$70 Million Dollars..
The Original Amount Ibrahim Mahama owed the Merchant Bank, which is a Government of Ghana owned Bank was about GHC57 Million - About US$35 ...Million Dollars..
I think the Accrued interest of about US$40 Million should be Written Off and Ibrahim Mahama should be given the Opportunity to settle the Original amount in a way that is Fair to the People of Ghana and Ibrahim Mahama..
But it should be done in a 'Transparent Manner' and every aspect of it be Publicized so every Ghanian would know what is going on.. Ibrahim Mahama's debt should Not be Forgiven because he is the President's Brother - No - It should be Forgiven because Ibrahim Mahama Employs nearly a Thousand Ghanaians - Many of the Civil Engineneers and Craftmen..
And even in the United States 'Big' Companies
are Sometimes Lend a Helping Hand by the United States Government..
Issue No.2:
I have been Reading various report that the Government of Ghana wants to sign a Contract of US$120 Million with the Chinese Company GTE..
this nothing less than 'Scandal'
Why would any Govesnment ask a Foriegn company to Help it monitor the Conversation and Communication of its own Citizens ?
It the Government afraid of Dissent ? What the Government to do is Create Enabling Environment so we Can Have 10,000 Ibrahim Mahamas - that is People that Create Jobs- Because The root cause of Political Unrest is ' Economic Deprivation'..
Thank You
Philip samwini 10 years ago

Ken Dapaah on the opposite side of the very office he chaired

Ken Dapaah on the opposite side of the very office he chaired
KUTRIKU 10 years ago

THIEVES, DEFEND HIM FOR YOUR QUOTA AFTER ALL IS OVER. NORTHERN-EWE CABAL DESTROYING GHANA BGY THEIR CORRUPT PRACTICES.

THIEVES, DEFEND HIM FOR YOUR QUOTA AFTER ALL IS OVER. NORTHERN-EWE CABAL DESTROYING GHANA BGY THEIR CORRUPT PRACTICES.

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