GNPC blows $61.8m on office

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PAT 10 years ago

At your best

At your best
Zoobie-Zoobie 10 years ago

who is looking out for Ghana?

who is looking out for Ghana?
Zoobie-Zoobie 10 years ago

STEALERS!!!!

STEALERS!!!!
KB,LONDON 10 years ago

SAD SAD SITUATION.

SAD SAD SITUATION.
insight to the bone 10 years ago

come home and work!!! contribute in a positive way ...please dont sit out there and point useless fingers and criticize aimlessly!!!

come home and work!!! contribute in a positive way ...please dont sit out there and point useless fingers and criticize aimlessly!!!
kingsley 10 years ago

Dear Insight to the bone,
infact, you have made a very lame comment. what do you mean. Has it come to this. Will you sit and look on while a thief enters your home, look belongings in that house and say nothing because yo ...
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Dear Insight to the bone,
infact, you have made a very lame comment. what do you mean. Has it come to this. Will you sit and look on while a thief enters your home, look belongings in that house and say nothing because your other brothers and sisters have travelled overseas?
Foolish.
And when your brothers and sisters hear of the burglary and your apparent stupidity at just looking on, do you tell them to fly home first?
Foolish.
Remember at least one of your siblings have been remitting home monthly and you have continued to enjoy free monies. Foolish again.
kingsley 10 years ago

correction.... pl read loot instead of look.

correction.... pl read loot instead of look.
Elder Tettey 10 years ago

THESE TWO ARTIES ARE ALL CORRUPT. ITS AN AFICAN THING.

THESE TWO ARTIES ARE ALL CORRUPT. ITS AN AFICAN THING.
DR. Mandela 10 years ago

You can disagree all you want but the truth stands. There is something wrong with the Neggers mind. He doesnt understand the world no matter his education. No wonder Africa is the richest continent yet the poorest. Its not th ...
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You can disagree all you want but the truth stands. There is something wrong with the Neggers mind. He doesnt understand the world no matter his education. No wonder Africa is the richest continent yet the poorest. Its not the continent that is the problem but rather the ppl that live on it are the problem. The IQ of the average African is below all others in the world.

The challemges facing the Black man and Africa is more than Ghana, Mahama, KU4, and even the GNPC.

The black man is simply incapapble of ruing himself, there is not a single well managed Black nation or soceity in the world. South Africa couldnt even check the background of an interpreter b4 sending him in front of the entire world.

What at all can the black man do right apart from been a sex addict, eat Fufu, Kenkey, Banku, Matokey, Eba etc?

The black man is a disgrace, look at how bad they are mismananging everything where ever they are? How can you blow such an amount on a facility when there are more pressing issues in the system? The white man has to come back now. Most South Africans even secretly wished the white man assumes control of key sectors of the economy.
liv 10 years ago

Let's bring them back.

Let's bring them back.
Whiteman 10 years ago

Black people may have been created as slaves and not masters according empirical evidence since 620BC.

Black people may have been created as slaves and not masters according empirical evidence since 620BC.
OBAA YAA 10 years ago

What is up there to help or contribute in our positive way? When one consider the type or the caliber of people in control of this nation. Well, I will prefer to stay out and enjoy my little freedom rather than being a witnes ...
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What is up there to help or contribute in our positive way? When one consider the type or the caliber of people in control of this nation. Well, I will prefer to stay out and enjoy my little freedom rather than being a witness to this stupidity….
KB,LONDON 10 years ago

Years back we used to say we'll come back home to contribute to the development of the nation after studies. Those days are gone. When I read about Ghana's concept of public-private-partnership, I thought I was dreaming. Comp ...
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Years back we used to say we'll come back home to contribute to the development of the nation after studies. Those days are gone. When I read about Ghana's concept of public-private-partnership, I thought I was dreaming. Completely infantile! Ludicrous strategies to loot the nation. Not in a million years will the country get out of poverty if they continue down this path. Politicians prefer to put the money in their pockets instead of resourcing the hospitals. The idea is to fly abroad for medical treatment. But when some start dying mid-air before the flight touches down, the rest will think again.
KB,LONDON 10 years ago

@insight to the bone. Come home to do what? What contribution have you made so far? I will rather stay here. Life is not only about work or contributing to Ghana (which I do anyway). There is better life elsewhere. I'll contr ...
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@insight to the bone. Come home to do what? What contribution have you made so far? I will rather stay here. Life is not only about work or contributing to Ghana (which I do anyway). There is better life elsewhere. I'll contribute to the UK economy, like many brothers and sisters here are doing, for the future of our children. It is sad that politicians are robbing the nation. They are paid to run the country, so if you need any contribution to be made, insight to the bone, go ask them.
Elder Tettey 10 years ago

THEY ALL COME TO POWER TO CHOP CHOP. NPP AND ND ARE THE SAME--CRIMINAL AND CORRUPT.

THEY ALL COME TO POWER TO CHOP CHOP. NPP AND ND ARE THE SAME--CRIMINAL AND CORRUPT.
Ghana First 10 years ago

Ghanians, have you people thought of the reason behind the appointment of Ernest Thompson as the Director-General of SSNIT? He was put there to ensure that SNNIT becomes the epicenter of looting state funds. Do you people rem ...
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Ghanians, have you people thought of the reason behind the appointment of Ernest Thompson as the Director-General of SSNIT? He was put there to ensure that SNNIT becomes the epicenter of looting state funds. Do you people remember Fortis and SSNIT?, and now GNPC and SNNIT? All happening under the watch of Ernest Thompson
Mandela 10 years ago

The challemges facing the Black man and Africa is more than Ghana, Mahama, KU4, and even the GNPC.

The black man is simply incapapble of ruing himself, there is not a single well managed Black nation or soceity in the worl ...
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The challemges facing the Black man and Africa is more than Ghana, Mahama, KU4, and even the GNPC.

The black man is simply incapapble of ruing himself, there is not a single well managed Black nation or soceity in the world. South Africa couldnt even check the background of an interpreter b4 sending him in front of the entire world.

What at all can the black man do right apart from been a sex addict, eat Fufu, Kenkey, Banku, Matokey, Eba etc?

The black man is a disgrace, look at how bad they are mismananging everything where ever they are? How can you blow such an amount on a facility when there are more pressing issues in the system? The white man has to come back now. Most South Africans even secretly wished the white man assumes control of key sectors of the economy.
OBAA YAA 10 years ago

No I disagree with you for your generalization of black men as incapable of doing anything good? The fact is there are lots of my brothers who can and will do better when given the chance. The problem with our continent or co ...
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No I disagree with you for your generalization of black men as incapable of doing anything good? The fact is there are lots of my brothers who can and will do better when given the chance. The problem with our continent or country is that. We are just a lawless continent or country. Therefore, any greedy person being it a politician, public official or private worker can break or flout a basic common law of the land without any consequences
Whiteman 10 years ago

Africa apparently needs President Assad of Syria to pump chemical weapons on the continent and kill all black monkey people. After that, I will send the thinking whites to develop the continent in 3 days into advance continen ...
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Africa apparently needs President Assad of Syria to pump chemical weapons on the continent and kill all black monkey people. After that, I will send the thinking whites to develop the continent in 3 days into advance continent. Black people are best at slavery than managing God's creation. Period!
Nicholas J Bedzo 10 years ago

Infact,Ghanaians are chocked in spirit
and helpless for activities going on in the Country.Abuses,No respect to
elders,crook style of leaving,lack Home manners,etc

Infact,Ghanaians are chocked in spirit
and helpless for activities going on in the Country.Abuses,No respect to
elders,crook style of leaving,lack Home manners,etc
Search for Truth 10 years ago

The GNPC needs new offices.Oil companies from around the world visit GNPCs offices now we have an oil industry and the state of their offices are appalling and does'nt create a good impression.

The GNPC needs new offices.Oil companies from around the world visit GNPCs offices now we have an oil industry and the state of their offices are appalling and does'nt create a good impression.
Ghana is suffering under these LOOTER 10 years ago

....."The GNPC is seeking $39.5million in its 2014 budget for the lease of an office in a new building belonging to the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) situated at Airport City in Accra".

....."Indicat ...
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....."The GNPC is seeking $39.5million in its 2014 budget for the lease of an office in a new building belonging to the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) situated at Airport City in Accra".

....."Indicated in the same 2014 budget that it would be constructing a new head office building in Accra at the cost of $22.3million, even though it has a huge office serving as its headquarters in Tema".

YOU MUST BE PART OF THE LOOTING BRIGADE, ELSE YOU WOULD NOT SPEW OUT SUCH NONSENSE.

THEY HAVE A HUGE OFFICE IN TEMA, WHICH COULD BE RENOVATED TO A HIGH STANDARD, AT A FRACTION OF THE COST OF THE, EVEN SUSPICIOUS $22.3m, NEW BUILDING.

THAT COULD BE USED UNTIL THE NEW BUILDING IS READY.

WHY ARE THEY GOING TO LEASE FOR 10 YEARS; IS IT GOING TO TAKE 10 YEARS TO COMPLETE THE NEW BUILDING.

YOU LOOTERS WILL BE PUNISHED BY GOD.
Kofi 10 years ago

The AU headquarters donated by China cost $20 million!

The AU headquarters donated by China cost $20 million!
Nii Oshiki 10 years ago

Kwasia like you. Who made the present offices appalling? You guys have to grow up and learn to maintain state assets. I bet you the new building will be appalling in just a couple of years as well. This is not a national prio ...
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Kwasia like you. Who made the present offices appalling? You guys have to grow up and learn to maintain state assets. I bet you the new building will be appalling in just a couple of years as well. This is not a national priority jackass. Go clean and paint your filthy offices if you work there.
Vandal Nii 10 years ago

Heh your father wati!! have u properly read the article properly!! is it that you're bereft of all common sense or rather your ability to think through figures was genetically impaired congenitally!! u see, such demons alwa ...
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Heh your father wati!! have u properly read the article properly!! is it that you're bereft of all common sense or rather your ability to think through figures was genetically impaired congenitally!! u see, such demons always pull us aback.
Vandal Nii 10 years ago

heh your father wati!! Dem dey chop the money nyafu nyafu we dey talk see the bola u too come talk. you must have been either bereft of common sense or rather suffered a genetic problem congenitally .. I'm wondering whethe ...
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heh your father wati!! Dem dey chop the money nyafu nyafu we dey talk see the bola u too come talk. you must have been either bereft of common sense or rather suffered a genetic problem congenitally .. I'm wondering whether your cognitive abilities are even responsive .. I'll pardon u because I guess you're blind. But the next time you spew out such gibberish again u go see .. your moda Kwraa ..
OBURONIBA FITAFITA 10 years ago

A year of mysterious circumstances making - an eye opening year to some of the most interesting intricacies of the working minds of our politicians. It ranges from heads of states who use family members to siphon state money ...
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A year of mysterious circumstances making - an eye opening year to some of the most interesting intricacies of the working minds of our politicians. It ranges from heads of states who use family members to siphon state money from banks and institutional establishment to the ordinary officials who acquires properties in the names of relatives all acquired through fraudulent means. It also makes the year the most dormant in terms of prosecution and governmen tal oversight. Never in the history of this country has there been this level of open corruption. And Parliament usually makes all that possible. It is sad !
OBURONIBA FITAFITA 10 years ago

Must read "making it an eye opening year to some of the most interesting but secret chambers of the working minds of our politicians ...... ordinary officials who fraudulently acquire properties in the names of their relativ ...
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Must read "making it an eye opening year to some of the most interesting but secret chambers of the working minds of our politicians ...... ordinary officials who fraudulently acquire properties in the names of their relatives "
Ghana Ni 10 years ago

With a lot of Ghanaians suffering from all these Utility Price hikes, and with workers crying for better conditions of service, do these people, actually, have any coscience?

And what is worse is that the NDC dominated com ...
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With a lot of Ghanaians suffering from all these Utility Price hikes, and with workers crying for better conditions of service, do these people, actually, have any coscience?

And what is worse is that the NDC dominated committee is trying to fast-track it and have it passed in Parliament.

DOES THIS NOT CONFIRM THE CREATE, LOOT AND SHARE PHENOMENON?

NDC, why are you so greedy? What about the rest of the population?

I now understand why they are afraid of Nana Akuffo Addo, coming to power; he would root all of them out.
Ghanaba 10 years ago

What do you expect from Mr. Mould? Ebon Kankan

What do you expect from Mr. Mould? Ebon Kankan
Komla Agbeshie (Ho) 10 years ago

Again? if care is not taking Mahama and the NDC will sell the people of Ghana including the land. God help us.

Again? if care is not taking Mahama and the NDC will sell the people of Ghana including the land. God help us.
Agbovi 10 years ago

Eeee!!! enti there is no one to rescue Ghana?

Eeee!!! enti there is no one to rescue Ghana?
Elder Tettey 10 years ago

THERE IS NO DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE TWO PARTIES. THEY ALL COME TO POWER TO STEAL MONEY, TO ENRICH THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES.

THERE IS NO DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE TWO PARTIES. THEY ALL COME TO POWER TO STEAL MONEY, TO ENRICH THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES.
Vodoo Xebieso 10 years ago

This is unbelievable. Something must be done about it.

This is unbelievable. Something must be done about it.
DusTY-FooT-pHiloSophER 10 years ago

It took the vigilance of the Minority New Patriotic Party (NPP) members on the Parliamentary Select Committee on Mines and Energy to uncover the plot and DAILY GUIDE’s understanding is that, the Minority NPP members would p ...
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It took the vigilance of the Minority New Patriotic Party (NPP) members on the Parliamentary Select Committee on Mines and Energy to uncover the plot and DAILY GUIDE’s understanding is that, the Minority NPP members would put their lives on the line to resist any attempt by the Majority to ‘okay’ the deal when the estimates for the GNPC are laid before Parliament today for approval. The Daily Guide doing their dance as usual.
Woyome+Ibrahim Mahama 10 years ago

So foolish Ghanaians, we are just watching these 3 stupid dogs to destroy this nation? OK we dey inside!!!

So foolish Ghanaians, we are just watching these 3 stupid dogs to destroy this nation? OK we dey inside!!!
bob 10 years ago

This scandal needs to stop,how in God's name can they,continue to do this to Ghanaian people.So in their corrupt mind,what do they think they are doing to next the generation.This is a generational theft.Is sad

This scandal needs to stop,how in God's name can they,continue to do this to Ghanaian people.So in their corrupt mind,what do they think they are doing to next the generation.This is a generational theft.Is sad
Elder Tettey 10 years ago

I DONT SEE ANY CHRISTIANITY IN GHANA. TOO MUCH CORRUPTION.

I DONT SEE ANY CHRISTIANITY IN GHANA. TOO MUCH CORRUPTION.
Tibaa 10 years ago

You believe Christ is the father of all corruption and thievery!!!

You believe Christ is the father of all corruption and thievery!!!
YMCMB 10 years ago

Waaaa shw3.

Waaaa shw3.
Akos, UK 10 years ago

I dislike military rule but I had a dream last night about a military coup in Ghana. The coup makers had arrested Mahama, J.J. Rawlings,Tsikata, Atuguba, Tony Lithur, Asiedu Nketia, Afari Djan among others.....it was a deadly ...
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I dislike military rule but I had a dream last night about a military coup in Ghana. The coup makers had arrested Mahama, J.J. Rawlings,Tsikata, Atuguba, Tony Lithur, Asiedu Nketia, Afari Djan among others.....it was a deadly coup. Rawlings was begging for his life. God safe Ghana!
insight to the bone 10 years ago

....the day they said crucify him!!!! AKOS,YOU ARE A BITCH!!! CALLING FOR A OUP...WHO SHOULD DIE???!!! you are a myopic idiot and may God have mercy on your soul....

....the day they said crucify him!!!! AKOS,YOU ARE A BITCH!!! CALLING FOR A OUP...WHO SHOULD DIE???!!! you are a myopic idiot and may God have mercy on your soul....
B.Ranks 10 years ago

Are u sure ur the one who call him/herself by that name

Are u sure ur the one who call him/herself by that name
JAK The Ripper 10 years ago

If Kuffuor alone asked for 2bullet proof cars,4 SUVs @ plush offices, 3holiday trips abroad etc etc in his ex-gratia pay out when the oil was not yet commercialised then just imagine what NPP as a collective would have approp ...
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If Kuffuor alone asked for 2bullet proof cars,4 SUVs @ plush offices, 3holiday trips abroad etc etc in his ex-gratia pay out when the oil was not yet commercialised then just imagine what NPP as a collective would have appropriated for themselves with the oil revenue had they been in power.
In fact some serious-minded multi-party committee (competent reps from all parties...PURE VOLUNTEERS preferably who must demonstrate genuine interest in protecting Ghana's interest and welfare) must be put in place to oversee, albeit police, ALL expenditure of our precious minerals...gold, oil, diamond etc etc.

In fact, some of these appointees are simply unscrupulous. Eg what reason will anybody have for renting a place at such high cost when plans are afoot to build their own office in only one year...

And for what reason would anybody have for selling a drillship..."a cash cow"..." the hen laying the golden eggs" other than corruption - line their pockets...

Can the laws change for the financial statements and remunerations of all these national organisations be gazetted/published in national papers for public scrutiny...every year?

That level of transparency MIGHT deter potential governement appointees from wantonly stealing state property...
K.Poku 10 years ago

This is equitable distribution of corruption which is acceptable at least according to JJ. This is very sad indeed

This is equitable distribution of corruption which is acceptable at least according to JJ. This is very sad indeed
Nii 10 years ago

Oh dear this is blinding people with figures and day light rubbering. . Well done Minority members. Why should GNPC lease new premises in 2014, when they're asking for money to build new office in 2014. Please don't approve.

Oh dear this is blinding people with figures and day light rubbering. . Well done Minority members. Why should GNPC lease new premises in 2014, when they're asking for money to build new office in 2014. Please don't approve.
USMAN 10 years ago

You see, this is a clear case of criminality yet our useless university graduates will soon reduce the whole episode to NDC-NPP tango and Mahama will turn around to tell us there is no money in the national kitty. This is how ...
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You see, this is a clear case of criminality yet our useless university graduates will soon reduce the whole episode to NDC-NPP tango and Mahama will turn around to tell us there is no money in the national kitty. This is how far our useless university graduates have brought us.
KNYC(USMC) 10 years ago

This is what happened when chew, and pour education system has not benefit us. What happen to critical thinking?

This is what happened when chew, and pour education system has not benefit us. What happen to critical thinking?
kofi jr.-rotterdam 10 years ago

if even jesus christ come to ghana today,he would become corrupt because the system is seriously corrupt and corrupted since the days adam and eve. all of you should keep on listerning to those useless politicians ,surprising ...
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if even jesus christ come to ghana today,he would become corrupt because the system is seriously corrupt and corrupted since the days adam and eve. all of you should keep on listerning to those useless politicians ,surprisingly,you would wake up oneday,one morning and one night,hearing that these senseless politicians have sold the entire country.where would you go by then...?
Joe 10 years ago

Ghana won bronze in the world Cup of corruption I hope they will win bronze in Football.

Ghana won bronze in the world Cup of corruption I hope they will win bronze in Football.
Nii Oshiki 10 years ago

The stupid leaders we have are not capable of running this country without thinking about their pockets. Beware, the wrath of the suffering masses may be approaching soon.

The stupid leaders we have are not capable of running this country without thinking about their pockets. Beware, the wrath of the suffering masses may be approaching soon.
Joe 10 years ago

Nii, You and who oil?the oil became a curse in 2009 only about 9 People are sharing the Money.The oil is no more for ghanaians ,but for Chinese loans which has been shared already.Why do you think they want even to sell Merch ...
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Nii, You and who oil?the oil became a curse in 2009 only about 9 People are sharing the Money.The oil is no more for ghanaians ,but for Chinese loans which has been shared already.Why do you think they want even to sell Merchant Bank to themselves?The SEA will be the next to sell.It is better you go and take some of the SEA water before the purchasers come.
Ghanaba 10 years ago

Where there is a Mould there is some stench. What else do you expect?

Where there is a Mould there is some stench. What else do you expect?
Ganyo 10 years ago

it boggles my mind how many people read the garbage our private newspapers spew out and accept that as fact. Are some of us so lazy that we are incapable of critical thought and so have delegated our reasoning to these semi-l ...
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it boggles my mind how many people read the garbage our private newspapers spew out and accept that as fact. Are some of us so lazy that we are incapable of critical thought and so have delegated our reasoning to these semi-literates who call themselves journalists.
Sam 10 years ago

What's your point? Is the story not true? If you have the facts why not bring them up for all of su to know? You can't just dismiss the information. Usually the private newspapers do a better job by watching the government. D ...
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What's your point? Is the story not true? If you have the facts why not bring them up for all of su to know? You can't just dismiss the information. Usually the private newspapers do a better job by watching the government. Do you want the government controlled newspapers to critize their own bosses? Wake up. Are you one of them or you're just advertising your ignorance?
DAN 10 years ago

the vice president who is fucking you in the anus is a theive and liar..he is fucking other young boys to in mouth

the vice president who is fucking you in the anus is a theive and liar..he is fucking other young boys to in mouth
NII ARMAH. 10 years ago

HYPOCRITE. HE MUST JUST ZIP UP AND NEVER BE HEAD BARKING LIKE A WOLF. GOSH THE OLD GUY IS MORE THAN A HYPOCRITE.FOLKS CAN SE HIM LIKE PEACOCK CHANGING COLORS FOR HATE FOR KUFFOUR BECAUSE THE OTHER JOHN SHOWED HIM HOW TO GOVER ...
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HYPOCRITE. HE MUST JUST ZIP UP AND NEVER BE HEAD BARKING LIKE A WOLF. GOSH THE OLD GUY IS MORE THAN A HYPOCRITE.FOLKS CAN SE HIM LIKE PEACOCK CHANGING COLORS FOR HATE FOR KUFFOUR BECAUSE THE OTHER JOHN SHOWED HIM HOW TO GOVERN WELL AFTER HIS 2 DECADES OF GOVERNING FAILED?
Joe 10 years ago

Is that man coming from Lebanon or what? somebody educate me.

Is that man coming from Lebanon or what? somebody educate me.
Boamah 10 years ago

And how much does the NHIA building cost.? ......just asking

And how much does the NHIA building cost.? ......just asking
KWAME 10 years ago

GREEDY BASTARDS, STEALING FROM THE AVERAGE POOR GHANAIANS. THEY DO NOT HAVE ANY SHAME FOR SUBMITTING SUCH A BUDGET. GOD SHOULD COME DOWN AND HELP GHANA OH !

GREEDY BASTARDS, STEALING FROM THE AVERAGE POOR GHANAIANS. THEY DO NOT HAVE ANY SHAME FOR SUBMITTING SUCH A BUDGET. GOD SHOULD COME DOWN AND HELP GHANA OH !
Igp 10 years ago

Something is definitely wrong with our parliament, including the both the opposition and majority who have colluded with NDC and Mahama to loot our national coffers with impunity. Leasing an office building alone for $39.0 mi ...
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Something is definitely wrong with our parliament, including the both the opposition and majority who have colluded with NDC and Mahama to loot our national coffers with impunity. Leasing an office building alone for $39.0 million dollars and you turn round and literally big for aid from western countries. I wonder why these western countries will support such a thieving regime in Ghana. I hope the USAID and Britsih Overseas development Organization groups are watching the root going in Ghana. What are these people stealing for. A presidency should never be trusted to some one who has not been trusted with money in his our her life, nor to a poor man. Atta Mills has really ditched Ghana . What is happening under Mahama and NDC today? Something is wrong with our sytem of government with people who have no shame running Ghana. They are asking for another revolution and I hope they will not run from town when it comes. Enough is enough. Mahama you have let us all down. It is shocking to read some of these stories. And Rawlings says kufour was worse. Why not raise the flag over what this mahama man is presiding over in Ghana. Is the parliamentary Finance committee seriously working? Stop NDC and Mahama from dissipating Ghana's reserves. Drive them out of office, even if it means impeaching this inept and corrupt guy from finishing his term in office. What is that qualifies Mould to head GNPC in Ghana? Any clue that the $39million will not be used to defray Ibrahim Mahama's debt with Merchant bank of Ghana? Where were these guys in December 31, 1981 and mahama included? Was he then in Moscow? Think again NDC. You guys are creating conditions in Ghana for a revolution. We do not need it, but remember June 4th, 1979; it was spontaneous.
Kojo! 10 years ago

Why is the blackman so braindead and negative. They just love to chop chop chop brainlessly.

Thieving bastards! And idiots here keep blaming JJ for shooting vermins like our politicians. I need another firing squad, me!

Why is the blackman so braindead and negative. They just love to chop chop chop brainlessly.

Thieving bastards! And idiots here keep blaming JJ for shooting vermins like our politicians. I need another firing squad, me!
Parker 10 years ago

Never believe any nonsense you read from these corrupt Politicians and their corrupt newspapers "where is the blow of $61 million" why must we jump to any senseless News the money in question is not in the hands of GNPC yet l ...
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Never believe any nonsense you read from these corrupt Politicians and their corrupt newspapers "where is the blow of $61 million" why must we jump to any senseless News the money in question is not in the hands of GNPC yet let alone blow it. This is just a coverup against their own mess on the sale of the drill ship.
Koffi parker 10 years ago

Why continue renting thru SSNIT with such huge amount when they can eventually have their own edifice,and why would such entity as GNPC continue to rent,NPP this is no news,NPP

Why continue renting thru SSNIT with such huge amount when they can eventually have their own edifice,and why would such entity as GNPC continue to rent,NPP this is no news,NPP
ananseba 10 years ago

Does this mean that the GNPC leadership expect their new office building to take 10 years to build if they are going to lease the property for that length of time? What abject nonsense. Their budget must be rejected by Paliam ...
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Does this mean that the GNPC leadership expect their new office building to take 10 years to build if they are going to lease the property for that length of time? What abject nonsense. Their budget must be rejected by Paliament. 'THE BEAUTIFUL ONES ARE NOT YET BORN' indeed.
kom 10 years ago

Thanks, point well made. Will it take them 10 years to construct a new building? Its absolute nonsense

Thanks, point well made. Will it take them 10 years to construct a new building? Its absolute nonsense
Parker 10 years ago

The terms of the lease agreement may possibly up to 10years,or minimum of 10years.they can always sub lease when they need to move to their completed building.

The terms of the lease agreement may possibly up to 10years,or minimum of 10years.they can always sub lease when they need to move to their completed building.
QUEEN 10 years ago

MAY GOD'S WRATH DESCEND UPON YOU ALL.

MAY GOD'S WRATH DESCEND UPON YOU ALL.
DICKSON 10 years ago

and yet JJ RAWLINGS had d nerves to abandon this armed robbery on GHANAIANS. ....he saw it fit to rather attack KUFFUOR. .......now his darling boy John MAHAMA is milking Ghana dry...............thieves........GOD HELP GHANAI ...
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and yet JJ RAWLINGS had d nerves to abandon this armed robbery on GHANAIANS. ....he saw it fit to rather attack KUFFUOR. .......now his darling boy John MAHAMA is milking Ghana dry...............thieves........GOD HELP GHANAIANS.......
Jabuni 10 years ago

If the money has not been released yet, thanks to the vigilance of the law makers , how you capture the heading of your story as GNPC blows $61.8. This daily guide toilet roll paper will never change. No wonder their boss has ...
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If the money has not been released yet, thanks to the vigilance of the law makers , how you capture the heading of your story as GNPC blows $61.8. This daily guide toilet roll paper will never change. No wonder their boss has no certificate.
STEVEO 10 years ago

One of the greatest tragedies ever to befall any party is the destruction of our NDC by individuals who fled from the party when we went to opposition. Sadly, our beloved President Mills allowed them back in in the name of a ...
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One of the greatest tragedies ever to befall any party is the destruction of our NDC by individuals who fled from the party when we went to opposition. Sadly, our beloved President Mills allowed them back in in the name of a so-called reconciliation forgetting that party loyalty cannot be bought with such lazy understanding of politics and national development.

As a group, the rank and file must look at the stupid and shameless faces of their nation wreckers and tell us whether they deserve to be in the positions they are occupying. They are thieves n Amani suits who must be exposed if we have to cement our social democratic principles. Principles, that emanate from the innocent blood of Ghanaians who died in the course of the revolution.

Meanwhile, our founding father is behaving as if nothing is happening and has softened his stand against these leaders. It is easy to discern that the person occupying the Presidency is not going by the name Evans Atta Mills.

What our founding father must realize is that if any thing happens to our democracy, he and his family will be siting ducks. It is therefore in his interest to rise up and speak the minds of millions and millions of our people who continue to cry for justice in the distribution of the national cake. June 4 AND December 31 do have real meaning in our lives.

iI wish I had the power to punish these traitors who have taken absolute control of our beloved party.

Where is our President when we need him?

God is not asleep.
EFUA 10 years ago

why are our leaders so selfish do they ever sit to think that one day they will die and leave everything behind.So they just don't care about the masses let them loot and share God will take care of the masses but one they th ...
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why are our leaders so selfish do they ever sit to think that one day they will die and leave everything behind.So they just don't care about the masses let them loot and share God will take care of the masses but one they they will have to account for it in a way that will surprise them GOD IS WATCHING
Whatever 10 years ago

The story itself says GNPC is only requesting for that amount from parliament so how can any journalist write a story and headline it with such false ACCUSATION that he knows to be so?

The story itself says GNPC is only requesting for that amount from parliament so how can any journalist write a story and headline it with such false ACCUSATION that he knows to be so?
COMFORT 10 years ago

SO DOES THE NDC THINK OF THE NUMEROUS KAYAYEIS AND TROKOSIS WHO VOTED FOR THEM AT ALL?......THE NUMEROUS POOR WHO LOVED RAWLINGS SO MUCH THAT THEY THOUGHT THE WHOLE NDC WAS CARING AND PRO-POOR, WILL NOW WAKE UP TO THE REALITY ...
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SO DOES THE NDC THINK OF THE NUMEROUS KAYAYEIS AND TROKOSIS WHO VOTED FOR THEM AT ALL?......THE NUMEROUS POOR WHO LOVED RAWLINGS SO MUCH THAT THEY THOUGHT THE WHOLE NDC WAS CARING AND PRO-POOR, WILL NOW WAKE UP TO THE REALITY THAT THE NDC IS THE WORST PARTY ON EARTH AND IS SO FULL OF UNCARING AND INSENSITIVE AND GREEDY BASTARDS...BUT STUPID whatever cant even think straight or he is simply too moronin and a nincompoop.....kwasiaaaaaaaa....ide biiii keke...
Kwaku, Bern 10 years ago

This is what you should be doing more so we can forgive you of your past sins in government and vote for you, maybe

This is what you should be doing more so we can forgive you of your past sins in government and vote for you, maybe
Hazor 10 years ago

The create,loot and share is back at their best without slowing down.criminals are looting tax payers from their toil and sweat money for development.Why is Alex Mould not calling for the sale of GNPC for it is not performing ...
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The create,loot and share is back at their best without slowing down.criminals are looting tax payers from their toil and sweat money for development.Why is Alex Mould not calling for the sale of GNPC for it is not performing and wasting tax payers money.This crookish Monster should be investigated for fraud and jail and parliamentarians pushing to approve this criminal estimate for endorsing corruption should be punish.
WHO CARES 10 years ago

THE ONLY WAY TO STOP THIS CRAP GOING ON IS A COUP D'ETAT AND TRUST ME THAT IT IS COMING SOON THAN YOU MAY THINK AND THERE IS NOTHING MAHAMA AND THE NDC CAN DO. WATCH OUT!!!!!!!!!!!

THE ONLY WAY TO STOP THIS CRAP GOING ON IS A COUP D'ETAT AND TRUST ME THAT IT IS COMING SOON THAN YOU MAY THINK AND THERE IS NOTHING MAHAMA AND THE NDC CAN DO. WATCH OUT!!!!!!!!!!!
Me 10 years ago

Hi people,
When you read the article, it seems alarming. One thing must be clear. This is a budget proposal. It does not mean that authority has been given for the expenditure to be made. It is the job of those vetting it t ...
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Hi people,
When you read the article, it seems alarming. One thing must be clear. This is a budget proposal. It does not mean that authority has been given for the expenditure to be made. It is the job of those vetting it to identify these inconsistencies and ask for explanation or strike them out of the proposal. Instead of insulting leaders we must praise the committee for doing its work and actually reading the document and identifying areas of concern.

Parliament and other institutions will work better if all other committees do their work deligently and highlight similar concerns.

It is not inconcivable to rent office premises while building your own. It takes time to build and if you need a new place immediately, you might have to rent. The concern should be about whether GNPC really needs a new place or not and if renovation of their current office complex might not be a better option. If it is a case of office space not being enough, the issue of a new building close to the old one can be investigated as shared facilities will reduce cost. Why accra? That is another question. if it is decentralization, is Accra airport area the best location?

The journalist did a good job in publishing the information but the committee is only doing what it is formed to do. If we had the minutes of the group, we could have identified the contributions of all the people. Making it partisan is a concern as it may not give credit to other people from other parties (if any) who may have contributed to identifying the concern. Exposing stuff like this should be the norm and not the exception. Had other groups been vigilant, exposure of issues like this would have been common place and not constitute sensational news.

Let us thank the good workers and encourage their patriotism.
Vandal Nii 10 years ago

In as much as I agree with u on certain aspects of your piece, be reminded and infact think about what was later on said in the ensuing paragraphs!! some greedy bastard of a politician, for the sake of building up more of h ...
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In as much as I agree with u on certain aspects of your piece, be reminded and infact think about what was later on said in the ensuing paragraphs!! some greedy bastard of a politician, for the sake of building up more of his pot belly was rather urging and pushing for it to pass through .. We can't and would never exonerate Members of Parliament for their woeful and appalling performance which has drenched this nation in soo much destitution. Infact let me say, we need to awaken the conscience of this nation by having their heads on a golden platter and offered as appellation to the poor kayayoo girl who lost her life from heckling to pay tolls by these same bootlicking, bloodthirsty, vampires of menial repute.
Mother Ghana 10 years ago

Yes, Ghana is in dire need of a coup that will truly and fiercely clean her up. And then she can start on a fresh slate again.

Yes, Ghana is in dire need of a coup that will truly and fiercely clean her up. And then she can start on a fresh slate again.
Kwabena Gyamfi 10 years ago

The Headquarters of GNPC must be built at Takoradi and not Accra. Takoradi makes sense because, it is nearer to the area of production. We need to spread out our development instead of concentrating everything in congested Ac ...
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The Headquarters of GNPC must be built at Takoradi and not Accra. Takoradi makes sense because, it is nearer to the area of production. We need to spread out our development instead of concentrating everything in congested Accra. In advance countries like UK, govt departments are spread out. For example, DVLA main headquarters is at Swansea, Inland Revenue at Newcastle, UKBA at Croydon and Liverpool etc. For the live of me I do not know why we have Cocoa Clinic in Accra instead of towns like Goaso, or Sefwi Asawinso. Let us get away from our comfort zone in Accra and seek to move where the services are most needed.
HABLUTA SENYO 10 years ago

THE MONEY THAT GHANA GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS WASTING COULD BE WISELY
USED IN BUILDING HOUSES FOR THE POOR COMMUNITIES LIKE NIMA,JAMES TOWN AND MANY MORE.TO MAKE ACCRA A DECENT PLACE FOR ALL

THE MONEY THAT GHANA GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS WASTING COULD BE WISELY
USED IN BUILDING HOUSES FOR THE POOR COMMUNITIES LIKE NIMA,JAMES TOWN AND MANY MORE.TO MAKE ACCRA A DECENT PLACE FOR ALL
Jokers 10 years ago

Neither NDC or NPP do well with scandals because the top officials ie ministers and civil servants are deeply involved

Neither NDC or NPP do well with scandals because the top officials ie ministers and civil servants are deeply involved
Johnny USA 10 years ago

Mahama pls my advice is that open your eyes on corruption b4 is too late. 2016 is just in the corner.A lot is being said about NDC that u are sleeping in corruption and to say is not good for NDC. Corruption slogans is mostly ...
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Mahama pls my advice is that open your eyes on corruption b4 is too late. 2016 is just in the corner.A lot is being said about NDC that u are sleeping in corruption and to say is not good for NDC. Corruption slogans is mostly use to overthrow gov from power, so if you want NDC to win 2016 pls check on that.Why GNP need such money for rent? What job GNPC doing and they such amount? We dont need big office to do business anyway ok.cant they shear fluaster house with u ?
AKONFEM JDM ATOPAHENE 10 years ago

EVIL,CORRUPT MAHAMA IS FAKE TO THE NATION,MAHAMA CRIMINAL IS FOR GHANA,SAD

EVIL,CORRUPT MAHAMA IS FAKE TO THE NATION,MAHAMA CRIMINAL IS FOR GHANA,SAD
HABLUTA SENYO 10 years ago

THE AKANS ARE THE SUPPORTERS OF CORRUPTION IN GHANA.SIMPLE BECAUSE 99%
CORRUPT OFFICIALS ARE AKANS.IF SOME ONE STAND UP AND PUNISH THOSE CORRUPT OFFICIALS THE AKANS WILL BE CRYING
AND SHOUTING ALL OVER.THAT IS WHY GHANAINS ...
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THE AKANS ARE THE SUPPORTERS OF CORRUPTION IN GHANA.SIMPLE BECAUSE 99%
CORRUPT OFFICIALS ARE AKANS.IF SOME ONE STAND UP AND PUNISH THOSE CORRUPT OFFICIALS THE AKANS WILL BE CRYING
AND SHOUTING ALL OVER.THAT IS WHY GHANAINS ARE SUFFERING TODAY.
Vandal Nii 10 years ago

heh your father wati!! Dem dey chop the money nyafu nyafu we dey talk see the bola again you too u come talk!! are you soo myopic in your thinking abilities. We're talking about a government institution and you're singling ...
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heh your father wati!! Dem dey chop the money nyafu nyafu we dey talk see the bola again you too u come talk!! are you soo myopic in your thinking abilities. We're talking about a government institution and you're singling out tribes. heh you're really a pity and a blotch on whichever tribe you're coming from. you tribalistic sarcastic twerp.
Pambour Agyeman, New York 10 years ago

As long as nobody gets arrested, convicted and jailed or executed, the looting and conspiracies will continue. Wake up Ghana! Open your eyes, stop talking and begin holding people accountable!!!

As long as nobody gets arrested, convicted and jailed or executed, the looting and conspiracies will continue. Wake up Ghana! Open your eyes, stop talking and begin holding people accountable!!!
Give Peace a Chance 10 years ago

Don't mind GNPC, they don't need another office. Use the money to educate the children in Ghana.

Don't mind GNPC, they don't need another office. Use the money to educate the children in Ghana.
Akadu Mensema 10 years ago

Ghanaian leaders are all thieves!

Ghanaian leaders are all thieves!
usa 10 years ago

when d currup goin 2stop in ghana plz

when d currup goin 2stop in ghana plz
usa 10 years ago

ok

ok
Kwame Angel 10 years ago

And yet they told Akuffo he could not implement free HS education?

And yet they told Akuffo he could not implement free HS education?
oh africa,,,,,when,.... 10 years ago

MR president i dont blame you,,,,i blame those idiots that voted for you also stupid sc judges atuguba and his fools and ghanaians are paying price for their stupdity, oh africa when,,,when

MR president i dont blame you,,,,i blame those idiots that voted for you also stupid sc judges atuguba and his fools and ghanaians are paying price for their stupdity, oh africa when,,,when
ABU ZAKARI 10 years ago

LOOTING GALORE - FREE FOR ALL
WHERE DO I FIT IN -OH GHANA!

LOOTING GALORE - FREE FOR ALL
WHERE DO I FIT IN -OH GHANA!

GNPC blows $61.8m on office

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