Govt sends GIPC Boss, MASLOC PRO, 11 others to witness World Cup draw

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Tibaa 10 years ago

We can spend such amount beyond believe and call on poor civil servants to accept the challenge of pay-cuts. Where are our priorities?

We can spend such amount beyond believe and call on poor civil servants to accept the challenge of pay-cuts. Where are our priorities?
ATSU, HO 10 years ago

I BELIEVE THERE IS A GOOD REASON FOR EACH OF THE MENBERS OF THE DELEGATION TO ATTEND. LETS HOPE WE GET THE BEST FROM THIS SO AS TO JUSTIFY THE EXPENDITURE.

I BELIEVE THERE IS A GOOD REASON FOR EACH OF THE MENBERS OF THE DELEGATION TO ATTEND. LETS HOPE WE GET THE BEST FROM THIS SO AS TO JUSTIFY THE EXPENDITURE.
OLD SOLDIER 10 years ago

Author:-Hon. Martin A.B.K. Amidu.

...The Government exercised the latter option when we disagreed over the judgment debt and other Gargantuan crimes. The Government, and my colleague Ministers at the time know that there ...
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Author:-Hon. Martin A.B.K. Amidu.

...The Government exercised the latter option when we disagreed over the judgment debt and other Gargantuan crimes. The Government, and my colleague Ministers at the time know that there was no provision for dismissal under my contract of employment as a Minister or that of any Minster.

I reserve the right as a citizen of Ghana to protect and defend my honour and integrity should this civilized challenge for the truth be ignored.

This is not the price I should be made to pay by the Government of Ghana for defending the Constitution of Ghana in the Waterville and Isofoton unconstitutional payments declared by the Supreme Court.
OLDMAN GYASI 10 years ago

The world champions SPAIN is just sending the head coach VICENTE DEL BOSUE ,minister of sports and a secretry to witness the draw, as afterall it could be seen on TV all over the world.

The world champions SPAIN is just sending the head coach VICENTE DEL BOSUE ,minister of sports and a secretry to witness the draw, as afterall it could be seen on TV all over the world.
PRINCE KWASI ADADE 10 years ago

I BET , THIS TRIP IS GOING TO COST GHANA MILLIONS OF DOLLARS. WHY SHOULD THIS CONTINGENT GO THERE AT ALL? WHAT IS GOING TO BE THEIR ROLE IN THIS? EBEI!! NDC THINK! THINK!!!

I BET , THIS TRIP IS GOING TO COST GHANA MILLIONS OF DOLLARS. WHY SHOULD THIS CONTINGENT GO THERE AT ALL? WHAT IS GOING TO BE THEIR ROLE IN THIS? EBEI!! NDC THINK! THINK!!!
Ama 10 years ago

AFAG a surrogate of NPP is only being envious.Which party in Ghana is more wasteful and profligate than NPP. Go back to 2006 and see the number of people Osafo Marfo sent to Germany during the draw.Go check the wastage create ...
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AFAG a surrogate of NPP is only being envious.Which party in Ghana is more wasteful and profligate than NPP. Go back to 2006 and see the number of people Osafo Marfo sent to Germany during the draw.Go check the wastage created during Ghana @50.Millions were spent on Calenders that were not used. Kuffour spent millions on golden chains just to award himself.Kuffour through EO Group stole part of Ghana's Oil share in the Jubile field. They create, loot and share. Its only thieves like AFAG and her mother NPP can see when some else is being wasteful. The defeat of 2008 and the most painful 2012, has prevented the professional looters and 'stealers' from continuing their act. AFAG this is Pure envy to the 3rd power. 'At all cost' NPP must win . All die-be die. If NPP do not win Afghanistan.These are the slogans of desperate looters and thieves.
Ama 10 years ago

AFAG how come you are mute on the Drill ship saga. You have not heard , seen or smell the ongoing brouhaha on the drill ship. You have not heard the cry and noise being made by K.T Hammond( Kuffour's surrogate) . Kuffour and ...
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AFAG how come you are mute on the Drill ship saga. You have not heard , seen or smell the ongoing brouhaha on the drill ship. You have not heard the cry and noise being made by K.T Hammond( Kuffour's surrogate) . Kuffour and NPP came create, loote and share. To Kuffour and NPP, selling the Drill ship was a crafty way of stealing Ghana's $3.5million without accounting to Ghanaians. First , Kuffour, K.T HAMMOND, Ken Dapaa, and Akuffo Addo opened an account and put the $3.5m in then quietly wrote cheques to steal the $3.5m when 'all Ghanaians went to sleep.
Kofi 10 years ago

Ama does it mean that the NDC should continue with such a waste? Please think!!!!

Ama does it mean that the NDC should continue with such a waste? Please think!!!!
STAPH-PHILADELPHIA 10 years ago

Ama, this group called AFAG is just a collection of hungry and angry boys and girls of NPP men who were promised jobs, VISAs and loans from stolen government funds should the NPP come to power. So, don't mind them. They just ...
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Ama, this group called AFAG is just a collection of hungry and angry boys and girls of NPP men who were promised jobs, VISAs and loans from stolen government funds should the NPP come to power. So, don't mind them. They just can't believe Mahama beat them to power.
william 10 years ago

They must be there to do other serious business, not just watch a draw! GIPC boss is a serious professional and you can find out from her what plans she has!Etc, etc

They must be there to do other serious business, not just watch a draw! GIPC boss is a serious professional and you can find out from her what plans she has!Etc, etc
OPUSU HUTA 10 years ago

PROBABLY THEY ARE GOING TO REPRESENT GHANA AS THE BLACK STAR TEAM, PLUS TWO RESERVES. HA HA HA HA ...

PROBABLY THEY ARE GOING TO REPRESENT GHANA AS THE BLACK STAR TEAM, PLUS TWO RESERVES. HA HA HA HA ...
ama 10 years ago

unnecessary spending, is dahamani alhassan the mp for tamale central?

unnecessary spending, is dahamani alhassan the mp for tamale central?
Odasanyi,London 10 years ago

How can you preach austerity and behave in such an irresponsible and reckless manner. This meeting is just to draw who goes into which group. How can you justify such numbers. Is this value for money for Ghanaians. The Maham ...
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How can you preach austerity and behave in such an irresponsible and reckless manner. This meeting is just to draw who goes into which group. How can you justify such numbers. Is this value for money for Ghanaians. The Mahama administration must be consistent in relation to the austerity that they are are preaching.
kutunpofo 10 years ago

And this is only to witness a draw of the impending World Cup pairings. Can you imagine what is going to happen when we are going to the games proper?

What is the GIPC CEO, Mawuena Trebah or whatever she is called and that ...
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And this is only to witness a draw of the impending World Cup pairings. Can you imagine what is going to happen when we are going to the games proper?

What is the GIPC CEO, Mawuena Trebah or whatever she is called and that MASLOC guy doing in this delegation and at whose expense are they there? Mahama and his lot are taking this country fr a big joke and we all sit idly by and watch all this nonsense going on?
MORO FUSENI 10 years ago

WE NEED ONLY THE TEAM COACH, HIS ASST. AND THE SECRETARY, ANY OTHER PERSON INCLUDE IS NON SENCE & STUPID

WE NEED ONLY THE TEAM COACH, HIS ASST. AND THE SECRETARY, ANY OTHER PERSON INCLUDE IS NON SENCE & STUPID
Agya Kojo Atta 10 years ago

What is this GIPC woman and the MP's going there to do.Please check her before she collapses that Organisation. She is travelling all over the place like J.A.K.

What is this GIPC woman and the MP's going there to do.Please check her before she collapses that Organisation. She is travelling all over the place like J.A.K.
Zoobie-Zoobie 10 years ago

FOOLS, FOOLS, FOOLS....incompetent, visionless government...waste of limited resources.

FOOLS, FOOLS, FOOLS....incompetent, visionless government...waste of limited resources.
GHANABA 10 years ago

THE LUNATICS ARE IN CHARGE OF THE ASYLUM.

THE LUNATICS ARE IN CHARGE OF THE ASYLUM.
Brazil Nut 10 years ago

And the gullible sheep that allowed this will not even bleat.

And the gullible sheep that allowed this will not even bleat.
When Will They Ever Learn 10 years ago

AND WHEN WILL THEY EVER LEARN!!!!!

AND WHEN WILL THEY EVER LEARN!!!!!
Kwame Angel 10 years ago

Is there any one person in Ghana who can stop these NDC stupidities? Do we need 13 Ghanaians, flying 1st class with the taxpayers' money to "witness" a lottery draw, when this draw would have been telecast live all over the w ...
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Is there any one person in Ghana who can stop these NDC stupidities? Do we need 13 Ghanaians, flying 1st class with the taxpayers' money to "witness" a lottery draw, when this draw would have been telecast live all over the world? And these 13 "wise men" will be watching the draw on television from their hotel room, anyway? What different are they coming back to tell us other than what we will have watched on television? That Ghana is in a "Group of Death"?. How many times haven't we heard that already, even before the draw?
Arthur Mills 10 years ago

What is happening in this country? Is that how we are spending poor tax payer's money? Jesus Christ!!!!

God will punish you people!

What is happening in this country? Is that how we are spending poor tax payer's money? Jesus Christ!!!!

God will punish you people!
Akonoba 10 years ago

Does any sane person in Ghana have any reason why this inept govt govt should be kept in power?

Does any sane person in Ghana have any reason why this inept govt govt should be kept in power?
GORDON YEBOAH,USA 10 years ago

whenever you compare mahama's performance,he is a little lower than my family head or a school prefect.i cant understand him when the nation is taking certain decisions.why must 13 people waste the nation's resources just to ...
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whenever you compare mahama's performance,he is a little lower than my family head or a school prefect.i cant understand him when the nation is taking certain decisions.why must 13 people waste the nation's resources just to travel to Brazil to witness a soccer draw?cant they watch on tele?what a waste?
JohnTaks 10 years ago

In as much as i share in your sentiment bothering on the number of people going for just a draw in Brazil,i would also expect from you to remain fair and firm to the issue.See,government has nothing to do with GFA. GFA is an ...
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In as much as i share in your sentiment bothering on the number of people going for just a draw in Brazil,i would also expect from you to remain fair and firm to the issue.See,government has nothing to do with GFA. GFA is an autonomous body and take decisions for itself.FIFA has also warned governments all over the world not to interfere with activities bothering on football administration.So please leave Mahama and NDC out of this and deal with GFA.Lets learn to be fair and stop doing politics with everything.Thanks.
MORO FUSENI 10 years ago

JOHM MAHAMA MUST IMPEACH IMMEDIATELY, THE YOUTH MUST GO OUT ON THE STREET BEFORE IT WILL BE TOO LATE

JOHM MAHAMA MUST IMPEACH IMMEDIATELY, THE YOUTH MUST GO OUT ON THE STREET BEFORE IT WILL BE TOO LATE
MORO FUSENI 10 years ago

The Ghanaian delegation includes the Sports Minister, Elvis Afriyie Ankrah, the GFA President, Kwesi Nyantekyi, his Vice Fred Crentsil, GFA Communications Director Ibrahim Sanni Daara and Black Stars Coach Kwesi Appiah, GFA G ...
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The Ghanaian delegation includes the Sports Minister, Elvis Afriyie Ankrah, the GFA President, Kwesi Nyantekyi, his Vice Fred Crentsil, GFA Communications Director Ibrahim Sanni Daara and Black Stars Coach Kwesi Appiah, GFA General Secretary Emmanuel Gyimah and GFA Committee Member George Afriyie, and no other person.
Kwame 10 years ago

AFAG a surrogate of NPP is only being envious.Which party in Ghana is more wasteful and profligate than NPP. Go back to 2006 and see the number of people Osafo Marfo sent to Germany during the draw.Go check the wastage creat ...
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AFAG a surrogate of NPP is only being envious.Which party in Ghana is more wasteful and profligate than NPP. Go back to 2006 and see the number of people Osafo Marfo sent to Germany during the draw.Go check the wastage created during Ghana @50.Millions were spent on Calenders that were not used. Kuffour spent millions on golden chains just to award himself.Kuffour through EO Group stole part of Ghana's Oil share in the Jubile field. They create, loot and share. Its only thieves like AFAG and her mother NPP can see when some else is being wasteful. The defeat of 2008 and the most painful 2012, has prevented the professional looters and 'stealers' from continuing their act. AFAG this is Pure envy to the 3rd power. 'At all cost' NPP must win . All die-be die. If NPP do not win Afghanistan.These are the slogans of desperate looters and thieves.
Ras BO -LONDON 10 years ago

They have never been decent from its formation....u better do critical thinking and stop the empty shout...yours sponsors are running out of money that make u guys soo desperate to even comment wayward goat....BONTUA !!!!

They have never been decent from its formation....u better do critical thinking and stop the empty shout...yours sponsors are running out of money that make u guys soo desperate to even comment wayward goat....BONTUA !!!!
PLUMBER 10 years ago

If you have no other profitable work to do than monitoring how many people travelled to where and where. We are tired of the mischief of these NPP surrogates.

If you have no other profitable work to do than monitoring how many people travelled to where and where. We are tired of the mischief of these NPP surrogates.
princewilly@ymail.com 10 years ago

A Ghanaian Spender, Kojo Amankwa, met regularly with his toastmasters club. One evening they were hitting the Guinness Stout and having a contest as to who could make the best toast.
Kodjo Amankwah hoisted his beer and said ...
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A Ghanaian Spender, Kojo Amankwa, met regularly with his toastmasters club. One evening they were hitting the Guinness Stout and having a contest as to who could make the best toast.
Kodjo Amankwah hoisted his beer and said, "Here's to spending the rest of me life, Between the legs of me loving Brazilian wife!" That won him top prize for the best toast of the night.
He went home and told his Brazilian wife, Mary, he won the prize for the best toast of the night." She said, "Aye, and what was your toast?"
Kodjo replied, "Here's to spending the rest of me life, sitting in church beside me wife!"
Oh, that is very nice indeed, Kodjo!" Mary said.
The next day Mary ran into one of kodjo's toasting buddies on the street corner. The man chuckled leeringly and said, "Did you know that Kodjo won the prize the other night with a toast about you, Mary?"
She said, "Aye, and I was a bit surprised myself. You know, he's only been there twice! Once he fell asleep and the other time I had to pull him by the ears to make him come!"
Angry ghanaian 10 years ago

This money used to sponsor useless delegation to such programs can be used to build CHP point in my village to prevent pregnant women from death. Why are we doing these to ourselves as Ghanaians?

This money used to sponsor useless delegation to such programs can be used to build CHP point in my village to prevent pregnant women from death. Why are we doing these to ourselves as Ghanaians?
Nana Kwame 10 years ago

This is just unbelievable! Why such a big delegation? And what are the MPs who have nothing to do with football going to do? Meanwhile the sanitation situation of Accra is an eye-sore, workers are still waiting for their sala ...
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This is just unbelievable! Why such a big delegation? And what are the MPs who have nothing to do with football going to do? Meanwhile the sanitation situation of Accra is an eye-sore, workers are still waiting for their salaries!
Abele 10 years ago

Is there no sensible person in government?Did President Mahama sanction this trip?We want to know if he really wants to fight corruption in our body politics.

Is there no sensible person in government?Did President Mahama sanction this trip?We want to know if he really wants to fight corruption in our body politics.
Owura kofi 10 years ago

What benefits would Ghana get from sending these extra people?
What are the country's priorities?
Oh, Ghana!

"Member of Parliament Tamale Central Dahami Alhassan, the Public Relations Officer for MASLOC Mustapha Abubakar ...
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What benefits would Ghana get from sending these extra people?
What are the country's priorities?
Oh, Ghana!

"Member of Parliament Tamale Central Dahami Alhassan, the Public Relations Officer for MASLOC Mustapha Abubakari, Mrs. Mawuena Terbrah CEO of GIPC, GFA Management member, Hon. Yaw Boakye Gyan, and NPP MP for Nabdam Hon. Boniface Gambilla."
Nana Kwame 10 years ago

Waa monhwe.....Ghana, nyenuru babiaa apuu!

Waa monhwe.....Ghana, nyenuru babiaa apuu!
Banburu 10 years ago

MP for Tamale Central is INUSAH FUSEINI, Minister for Lands

MP for Tamale Central is INUSAH FUSEINI, Minister for Lands
clarence 10 years ago

Why and what are they going to do in Brazil I mean any special duties. this is just another form of wastage waste of money GOVERNMENT RESOURCES. POOR Ghana. Mr President Mr sports minister be resourceful and think about was ...
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Why and what are they going to do in Brazil I mean any special duties. this is just another form of wastage waste of money GOVERNMENT RESOURCES. POOR Ghana. Mr President Mr sports minister be resourceful and think about wastage, I think we have seen enough of this recently.
Kofi 10 years ago

This is complete waste of public money. By the way what all those MPs doing in there?
We have a long way to go in Ghana.

This is complete waste of public money. By the way what all those MPs doing in there?
We have a long way to go in Ghana.
akosua 10 years ago

The sports minister lacks vision. This is waste of tax payers money

The sports minister lacks vision. This is waste of tax payers money
STAPH-PHILADELPHIA 10 years ago

Ignorance and foolishness would forever be readily available for those who chose to buy it at an expensive price when wisdom and intelligence is free and readily available.
Who told AFAG government of Ghana or GFA is sponsor ...
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Ignorance and foolishness would forever be readily available for those who chose to buy it at an expensive price when wisdom and intelligence is free and readily available.
Who told AFAG government of Ghana or GFA is sponsoring all the 13 delegates? Instead doing some checks, they clinch to party foolishness that has clouded their infantile brains.
The reporter should have also educated the readers by explaining what roles the individuals are embarking on the trip to play. Don't forget there are sponsoring companies backing the Black Stars who would want to go network (This is what happen in modern business world). AFAG thinks these companies only give their money to Black Stars just to watch them play on TV? They meet business men and women in the sports industry and various profit oriented business reps. to explore business growth avenues.
In addition, a pragmatic government would take advantage of such trip to kill two stones; explore some opportunities to bring back good things for the country. So, what AFAG should have than is to find out the reason for assembling a team of 13 instead of just jumping to make such noise.
Kofi Agyin 10 years ago

Staph, you come across as someone who can enlighten us with regards to the relevance of such a large contingent from Ghana to Brazil for a World Cup draw. Please tell us what you know since the Sports Ministry has failed to e ...
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Staph, you come across as someone who can enlighten us with regards to the relevance of such a large contingent from Ghana to Brazil for a World Cup draw. Please tell us what you know since the Sports Ministry has failed to explain to the Ghanaian population why all those guys have to be there. Until someone explains why those apparent square pegs in a round hole has to be on the trip to Brazil we have every right to believe that this gov't does not care two hoots about our feelings
kutunpofo 10 years ago

Kofi Agyin, you even have time for a member of the lunatic fringe of Ghanaian society who still continue to find reason to defend the indefensible, inept and laughable non-performance of the NDC govt.

These NDC rats and co ...
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Kofi Agyin, you even have time for a member of the lunatic fringe of Ghanaian society who still continue to find reason to defend the indefensible, inept and laughable non-performance of the NDC govt.

These NDC rats and cockroaches would even justify the act if Mahama wore a winter coat in public in the blazing heat of Accra. Like all lunatics, they rather think that sane people are intolerant and insane.

As for that funny ayibge girl at GIPC who calls herself Mawuena Trebah, she is only being given a VIP joy ride in appreciation for doing a marvelous PR job on Agambire, one of the biggest crooks in Ghanas political history, by making him the businessman of the year against all odds. She has thus significantly lowered the benchmark for public recognition to the extent that it has now become repugnant to be recognized for any such award.

As for that Staph-Goon, who is trying to do a Propaganda job on this disgraceful affair, he must be educated to know that any delegation led by a Minister of state is seen as a govt delegation and I can just imagine how delegations from other more sensible countries will be guffawing and laughing behind the backs of our stupid large delegation.

Now this point about sponsorship. Even if it was Jesus Christ who was freely sponsoring the trip, it still looks bad for so many members to be on the delegation of a notoriously corrupt under-developed country. Incidentally non of the publicly known sponsors - GNPC and Unibank officials, were mentioned in the story.
Whatever 10 years ago

Are we going to inject politics into everything Government does? What is this? This over-politicization is senseless. Do you know the source of funding for you to conclude that it contributes to deficit? Don't fifa give a hef ...
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Are we going to inject politics into everything Government does? What is this? This over-politicization is senseless. Do you know the source of funding for you to conclude that it contributes to deficit? Don't fifa give a hefty preparation aonut to teams?
kutunpofo 10 years ago

I am not an NDC nor an NPP supporter. In fact I detest the NPP more than the NDC but all the same, I can never ever see myself being an NDC sympathizer because of stupid people like you.

You think that when people become c ...
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I am not an NDC nor an NPP supporter. In fact I detest the NPP more than the NDC but all the same, I can never ever see myself being an NDC sympathizer because of stupid people like you.

You think that when people become concerned about the whittling image of Ghana caused by the NDC, then they are over-politicization? What a big fool. You are so small-minded that one does not even know where to start from in addressing you.

Even if FIFA were to give Ghana a lot of money, is there any justification to misuse it stupidly? What a clown?
Alex 10 years ago

13 delegations are they goin to bring the cup? brouhaha government

13 delegations are they goin to bring the cup? brouhaha government
pop 10 years ago

nonsense

nonsense
Nii Oshiki 10 years ago

I guess its time for those fools to stop blaming the white man for our pitiful and dirt poor country. Our leaders have failed us big time.

I guess its time for those fools to stop blaming the white man for our pitiful and dirt poor country. Our leaders have failed us big time.
STEVE. 10 years ago

In my opinion, the contingent to the world cup draw is unimportant. At least a 5 man representative would have been enough. This is pure mismanagement of state wealth and must be avoided in the future.

In my opinion, the contingent to the world cup draw is unimportant. At least a 5 man representative would have been enough. This is pure mismanagement of state wealth and must be avoided in the future.
Nicholas Kyeretwie-Chicago,USA 10 years ago

Why oh Why this waste of public money.Wht are all these guys going to do?The W/C draw is no in Africa where anything goes.If even you send the President to the draw,it will not make any difference.Just three people.The Sports ...
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Why oh Why this waste of public money.Wht are all these guys going to do?The W/C draw is no in Africa where anything goes.If even you send the President to the draw,it will not make any difference.Just three people.The Sports Minister,GFA boss and the Black star coach.That is all we need at that event.Please stop wasting money in these time of hardship.
JH New York 10 years ago

Don't be surprised for they're all "Crumbs falling from the table eaters !.
"Nnkontol"

Don't be surprised for they're all "Crumbs falling from the table eaters !.
"Nnkontol"

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