PAC questions Highway Authority over Joe Giddisu's BMW

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Zoobie-Zoobie 10 years ago

this government is totally incompetent and very corrupt

this government is totally incompetent and very corrupt
SGT ANANI FIADZOE 10 years ago

COME 2016, SURELY AS GHANAIAN PEOPLE ARE WATCHING ALL THESE, LISTENING TO
ALL THESE AND FEELING THE PINCH FROM
THEIR POCKETS, THEY WILL THEN CHHOSE
THE RIGHTFUL AND COMPETENT POLITICIAN
NDC HAS NO CHANCE TO ROB THE CONSCI ...
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COME 2016, SURELY AS GHANAIAN PEOPLE ARE WATCHING ALL THESE, LISTENING TO
ALL THESE AND FEELING THE PINCH FROM
THEIR POCKETS, THEY WILL THEN CHHOSE
THE RIGHTFUL AND COMPETENT POLITICIAN
NDC HAS NO CHANCE TO ROB THE CONSCIENCE OF THE MAJORITY PEOPLE OF THIS NATION AGAIN, EVIL AFARI DJAN WILL SUFFER FOR HIS DIABOLICAL ACTIVITIES.
Cindy 10 years ago

Another gargantuan theft & amazingly, just as other known corruption, they'll buried this one too & no one will face accountability.

Another gargantuan theft & amazingly, just as other known corruption, they'll buried this one too & no one will face accountability.
Kofi Ata, Cambridge, UK 10 years ago

I just cannot believe that an Acting Executive Director of a public agency could give such silly answers (that the BMW was bought for the minister to inspect the road in comfort). Ghana has really gone to the dogs because bot ...
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I just cannot believe that an Acting Executive Director of a public agency could give such silly answers (that the BMW was bought for the minister to inspect the road in comfort). Ghana has really gone to the dogs because both politicians and senior civil servants are sucking the nation dry. It is very clear that the BMW was purchased so that someone will get his or her cut (the usual create, loot and share).

What is sad is that this man who was then Director of Project has been rewarded with promotion for his corruption. Reward for inefficiency and incompetence.

I get really sad when Ghanaians in positions of trust think that cost should always go up exponentially with more outputs/outcomes. I cannot understand how and why changing dual carriage (2 lanes on both sides) to 4 lanes on both sides should more than triple the the total cost from GHc 40.1 million to GHc 128 million. What happened to economies of scale? That is never true, in fact, the cost should not even go up by 100% (GHc 40.2 million) let alone over 300%. This is plain and simple thievery or day light robbery of the state. Mr Michael Abbey and his cronies should be millionaires by now.

Yet, this so-called Public Accounts Committee of Parliament will accept this Kwaku Ananse explanation and let this man and the minister go scot free. At least he should be surcharged with the cost of the BMW. Nothing will come out of this and as long as no civil servants and politicians are not sanctioned for wrong doing but rather rewarded with promotion, nothing will change in Ghana.
The 10 years ago

It's not surprising such a silly answer can be given for a clear thievery and corruption like this. No wonder their General Secretary Asiedu Nketia thinks the most important thing in the selection of our leader in the 2016 el ...
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It's not surprising such a silly answer can be given for a clear thievery and corruption like this. No wonder their General Secretary Asiedu Nketia thinks the most important thing in the selection of our leader in the 2016 elections is AGE and so is advising the NPP to go for a young leader. They the NDC don't care how Ghanaians are suffering and therefore continue to misuse the tax payers money anyhow, and they don't even regret such actions but defend with some silly answers. This NDC has really gotten Ghanaians cheap so they continue to misuse our monies whilst they tax us heavily and tell us because they have a young leader we will still vote for them. We shall see.
Gye Nyame 10 years ago

Ghanaians don't react to the corruption and the schemes going on even though everyone talks about it. Our MPs are just useless and the "fama Nyame" attitude of Ghanaians is killing the country.

Ghanaians don't react to the corruption and the schemes going on even though everyone talks about it. Our MPs are just useless and the "fama Nyame" attitude of Ghanaians is killing the country.
Legon, the Lesotho in Ghana 10 years ago

You are 1000% right bro

You are 1000% right bro
Krikri,, 10 years ago

When did the MPs ask question about this car? What action have they taken so far? They know that they are all GUILTY of receiving bribes in all sorts of forms that is why they are mute. This country is truly ROTTEN. For examp ...
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When did the MPs ask question about this car? What action have they taken so far? They know that they are all GUILTY of receiving bribes in all sorts of forms that is why they are mute. This country is truly ROTTEN. For example how did Jake Obetsebi's children get scholarships to the Mormors University in Utah, USA? or Who paid the school fees, board and lodging for Holy Angel JJ RAwlings children in foreign lands? WHAT A ROTTEN COUNTRY?
Justice Kpegah jnr. 10 years ago

This is really unacceptable.

This is really unacceptable.
foxnews 10 years ago

The Committee grilled the GHA officials, led by the acting Executive Director, Michael Abbey, on why the contract sum jumped from GH¢ 40.4 million to GH¢ l28.00 million.

The GHA boss explained, the contract sum of the Ac ...
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The Committee grilled the GHA officials, led by the acting Executive Director, Michael Abbey, on why the contract sum jumped from GH¢ 40.4 million to GH¢ l28.00 million.

The GHA boss explained, the contract sum of the Achimota-Ofankor road was substantially reviewed because of changes to the original plan of dual carriageway into eight-lane road.l hope the committee would go take a physical look at the road if is eight-lane road,you can never trust this crooks.
Kwesi Agbenu 10 years ago

This is an old story. The car was a bribe to the greedy Minister, Joe Gidisu and roped into the contract as official car by intimidating Highway officials. THe Minister actually used his position to steal from the public fund ...
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This is an old story. The car was a bribe to the greedy Minister, Joe Gidisu and roped into the contract as official car by intimidating Highway officials. THe Minister actually used his position to steal from the public funds. We knew all this before 2012 elections but we still voted NDC. Why are we complaining. THE GYEEDA, SADA,WOYOME, ISOFOTON, WATERVILLE,CP etcs were all known but we still voted NDC in 2012. Why are we pretending?
Kwesi Agbenu 10 years ago

his is an old story. The BMW car was a bribe to the greedy Minister, Joe Gidisu and roped into the contract as official car by intimidating Highway officials. Who does not know this? THe Minister actually used his position to ...
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his is an old story. The BMW car was a bribe to the greedy Minister, Joe Gidisu and roped into the contract as official car by intimidating Highway officials. Who does not know this? THe Minister actually used his position to steal from the public funds. We knew all this before 2012 elections but we still voted NDC. Why are we complaining. THE GYEEDA, SADA,WOYOME, ISOFOTON, WATERVILLE,CP etcs were all known but we still voted NDC in 2012. Why are we pretending
Hobeng 10 years ago

No wonder we are not going anywhere. The Mayor of London rides a bike to work

No wonder we are not going anywhere. The Mayor of London rides a bike to work
Tex 10 years ago

It would have been better for you to remain barren Maame Ghana, than to give birth to such crooks and wicked children whose aims are only to destroy and kill.

It would have been better for you to remain barren Maame Ghana, than to give birth to such crooks and wicked children whose aims are only to destroy and kill.
Ben 10 years ago

The said minister has already left his post and believe he was allowed to purchase the car which was to his taste (BMW saloon car). Where was PAC when the guy was in office?

The said minister has already left his post and believe he was allowed to purchase the car which was to his taste (BMW saloon car). Where was PAC when the guy was in office?
Ben 10 years ago

Wow, and we complain about cash for the State?

Wow, and we complain about cash for the State?
Antiochus - London 10 years ago

Corruption in the highest order. Better Ghana Agenda.

Corruption in the highest order. Better Ghana Agenda.
Ibrahim Tanko 10 years ago

Vote these nation wreckers out. Asiedu Nketiah relocating his block factory to Bui to produce overpriced blocks

Vote these nation wreckers out. Asiedu Nketiah relocating his block factory to Bui to produce overpriced blocks
Ben 10 years ago

ALl politicians in Ghana are the same and will continue with the chop-chop, unless we stregthen the oversight committees and give them the authority to refer malfeasants to the police.

ALl politicians in Ghana are the same and will continue with the chop-chop, unless we stregthen the oversight committees and give them the authority to refer malfeasants to the police.
Ben 10 years ago

Being in charge means thinking of the very people who placed you there and in fact work to pay your salary. It's a shame that we still see politicians taking advantage of their positions and their toothless ministry directors ...
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Being in charge means thinking of the very people who placed you there and in fact work to pay your salary. It's a shame that we still see politicians taking advantage of their positions and their toothless ministry directors who collaborate with them to dupe the nation.
Pontius Pilate 10 years ago

drag joe gidisu or whatever he calls himself to come and defend himself and sanctioned if indeed he took that decision.

drag joe gidisu or whatever he calls himself to come and defend himself and sanctioned if indeed he took that decision.
Dr. Dufie 10 years ago

Walk the road, don' drive it. What abotu inspecting in trotro to feel what the people feel? Let him inspect Tema motorway in a Rolls Royce.

Walk the road, don' drive it. What abotu inspecting in trotro to feel what the people feel? Let him inspect Tema motorway in a Rolls Royce.
Garth 10 years ago

Now U see the way they create,loot and share. How can this be allowed to happen in Sikaman. Joe Giddisu must be arrested and put in jail cos he is a thief. What was the 4x4 car doing( the official car) WHY WHY AMA GHANA WHY.

Now U see the way they create,loot and share. How can this be allowed to happen in Sikaman. Joe Giddisu must be arrested and put in jail cos he is a thief. What was the 4x4 car doing( the official car) WHY WHY AMA GHANA WHY.
Ni-Akompi Ofadi Nsuro 10 years ago

This will never happen under my suppervision. If you are a Pure Ga, you will never ever sit & watch the Politicians misuse tax payers money.You see Ga-Mashie people must contribute towards the constrction of the Highway from ...
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This will never happen under my suppervision. If you are a Pure Ga, you will never ever sit & watch the Politicians misuse tax payers money.You see Ga-Mashie people must contribute towards the constrction of the Highway from Ga to Aikai Dobro (that is where the Ga-Mashie Land ends)."The Director of Contract at GHA, was that the BMW was purchased for the minister to enable him to inspect work on the road in comfort".
Ju Loi
osamanba 10 years ago

Let us pray!

Let us pray!
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ABBAS, LONDON 10 years ago

Samuel Atta Akyea shd go and mad @ his people. foolish man

Samuel Atta Akyea shd go and mad @ his people. foolish man
Obi 10 years ago

They have to be jailed for causing financial loss to the state

They have to be jailed for causing financial loss to the state
Paapa 10 years ago

I am speechless. God have mercy on Ghana.

I am speechless. God have mercy on Ghana.
Yawed 10 years ago

How

How
Treasure 10 years ago

If we have people like these,how are we going to make it,nation reckers,jail them to set the record straight,it's a big shame,with your explanation,a nation greed.

If we have people like these,how are we going to make it,nation reckers,jail them to set the record straight,it's a big shame,with your explanation,a nation greed.
OKOE 10 years ago

MAY THIS ROAD CONSTRUCTION IS BEING FINANCED BY LOANS. IF YOU INVESTIGATE, YOU MIGHT REALIZE THAT THE DONOR MINISTER DOES NOT RIDE IN A POSH BMW. THE MINISTER HAS A SALOON AND A FOUR WHEEL DRIVE FOR INSPECTION IF HE WANTED TO ...
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MAY THIS ROAD CONSTRUCTION IS BEING FINANCED BY LOANS. IF YOU INVESTIGATE, YOU MIGHT REALIZE THAT THE DONOR MINISTER DOES NOT RIDE IN A POSH BMW. THE MINISTER HAS A SALOON AND A FOUR WHEEL DRIVE FOR INSPECTION IF HE WANTED TO THEN WHY DOES HE NEED ANOTHER BMW. THIS IS THE REASON SOME TOWNS AND VILLAGES DO NOT HAVE DRINKING WATER BECAUSE OUR MINISTERS PREFER SITTING IN BMWS INSTEAD OF PROVIDING THE CITIZENS POTABLE WATER. WE HAVE OUR PRIORITIES MISPLACED.
Kwesi Agbenu 10 years ago

This corrupt deal is an old story. The BMW car was a bribe to the greedy Minister, Joe Gidisu and roped into the contract as official car by intimidating Highway officials. Who does not know this? THe Minister actually used h ...
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This corrupt deal is an old story. The BMW car was a bribe to the greedy Minister, Joe Gidisu and roped into the contract as official car by intimidating Highway officials. Who does not know this? THe Minister actually used his position to steal from the public funds. We knew all this before 2012 elections but we still voted NDC. Why are we complaining? ALSO, THE GYEEDA, SADA,WOYOME, ISOFOTON, WATERVILLE,CP etcs were all known but we still voted NDC in 2012. Why are we pretending?
Che 10 years ago

Corruption galore. Is it just a matter of grilling? There should be consequencies. Why would they even agree that the BMW sent to the Presidency was right and what car was exchanged to suit his taste? What the the two officia ...
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Corruption galore. Is it just a matter of grilling? There should be consequencies. Why would they even agree that the BMW sent to the Presidency was right and what car was exchanged to suit his taste? What the the two official cars?
ebo smith 10 years ago

some batch of the Ghanaian community called NDC are stealing the state to the core.Mr.president this is happening under your watch or are you part of the stealing.this man should be in jail.period
look at state of the road s ...
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some batch of the Ghanaian community called NDC are stealing the state to the core.Mr.president this is happening under your watch or are you part of the stealing.this man should be in jail.period
look at state of the road since 2012 till now,money is gone and bmw bought with the money and work not done.this will happen under JJ,s party and members
John 10 years ago

I don't think this high way guy is stupid

I don't think this high way guy is stupid
Nana 10 years ago

The GHA Boss is not speaking he truth. Due to the outrage of the Ghanaian people, President Atta Mills asked the minister to bring the car to osu castle and never touch it again in his life. They think we are fools. Shame ...
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The GHA Boss is not speaking he truth. Due to the outrage of the Ghanaian people, President Atta Mills asked the minister to bring the car to osu castle and never touch it again in his life. They think we are fools. Shame on them. I remember the then minter told us that he was importing a special kind of cement to fix the pot wells on the motorway. Its been 4 years now. I guess the cement is still on the high seas like the Malaysian Plane.
Nii Akwei 10 years ago

The GHA Boss is not telling the truth. What happened after the said vehicle was parked at the Castle most of us don't know. This is the attitude of politicians, squandering our meager resources with impunity

The GHA Boss is not telling the truth. What happened after the said vehicle was parked at the Castle most of us don't know. This is the attitude of politicians, squandering our meager resources with impunity
DR KUFFOUR 10 years ago

Nana, is this the first time you have a story loke this? So many similar stories since the begining of the fourth republic and has anyone ever being locked up? No. This therefore makes Ghana, a nation of "JOKERS". PEACE!!!

Nana, is this the first time you have a story loke this? So many similar stories since the begining of the fourth republic and has anyone ever being locked up? No. This therefore makes Ghana, a nation of "JOKERS". PEACE!!!
Osei Yao 10 years ago

CONTRACT MONEY TO BUY A VEHICLE TO SUIT THE TASE OF INCUMBENT MINISTER SO HE COULD VISIT THE PROGRESS OF WORK IN COMFORT? THIS A CRIMINAL EXPLANATION. WHOEVER APPROVED OF THE PURCHASE MUST BEHELD CRIMINALLY RESPONSIBLE.

CONTRACT MONEY TO BUY A VEHICLE TO SUIT THE TASE OF INCUMBENT MINISTER SO HE COULD VISIT THE PROGRESS OF WORK IN COMFORT? THIS A CRIMINAL EXPLANATION. WHOEVER APPROVED OF THE PURCHASE MUST BEHELD CRIMINALLY RESPONSIBLE.
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Okoodi 10 years ago

Stupid leader, They all should be burn to hell

Stupid leader, They all should be burn to hell
Alhaji Brutus Germany 10 years ago

THE LIFESTYLE OF JOE GIDISU MY HISTORY MASTER IS LUXURY ALWAYS:

THE LIFESTYLE OF JOE GIDISU MY HISTORY MASTER IS LUXURY ALWAYS:
TK 10 years ago

Solving corruption problem, then jail all these men including the former Road Minister

Solving corruption problem, then jail all these men including the former Road Minister
EfUA 10 years ago

That's the ministers ten percent of the contact . It's not knew that's what goes on in all the contract awarded they increase it and share the money . Selfish people these are the people running Ghana down

That's the ministers ten percent of the contact . It's not knew that's what goes on in all the contract awarded they increase it and share the money . Selfish people these are the people running Ghana down
Cynthia 10 years ago

Probe all senior officials of GHA..District to National

Probe all senior officials of GHA..District to National
Freetown 10 years ago

Joe Gidisu and his team of corrupt officials should be fired. Our current leaders are just too greedy.
They milk us dry whilst innocent ones die, our taps are dry, no electricity and what have you. A heartless lot we have as ...
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Joe Gidisu and his team of corrupt officials should be fired. Our current leaders are just too greedy.
They milk us dry whilst innocent ones die, our taps are dry, no electricity and what have you. A heartless lot we have as leaders!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Honestly, they have to be tied to the stakes and shot.
Nanasei. 10 years ago

So, what's next? They are in jail already or were allowed to go home? I want some answers! Ghana, is just a nation full of wicked leaders! Too sad!

So, what's next? They are in jail already or were allowed to go home? I want some answers! Ghana, is just a nation full of wicked leaders! Too sad!
Young Accountant 10 years ago

Accountant MPs my foot

Accountant MPs my foot
Esi 10 years ago

Day light assault on the moral fibre of our dear nation. God help us. BMW to inspect road what of a jeep or 4-Wheel drive? It is no wonder that the call on diasporans to come and build our nation will always fall on deaf eras ...
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Day light assault on the moral fibre of our dear nation. God help us. BMW to inspect road what of a jeep or 4-Wheel drive? It is no wonder that the call on diasporans to come and build our nation will always fall on deaf eras.
bokassa 10 years ago

misplaced priorities

misplaced priorities
MAJORITY LEADER 10 years ago

We were all here in this country when Alban Babgin said some MP's take bribes or are compromised. How do we explain away such an occurrence under the NDC gov't led by John Mahama? Is this the kind of gov't we want as a peopl ...
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We were all here in this country when Alban Babgin said some MP's take bribes or are compromised. How do we explain away such an occurrence under the NDC gov't led by John Mahama? Is this the kind of gov't we want as a people? NO!!!.
Until Ghanaians begin to hold our politicians accountable and sacking them when the time comes, Ghana is going nowhere.
Obournana 10 years ago

Arrest those involved immediately. This is open corruption. If we are to purchase a brand new salon car for every project then, Ghana cannot contain all the vehicles. Parliament must sent the issue to the Attorney General's o ...
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Arrest those involved immediately. This is open corruption. If we are to purchase a brand new salon car for every project then, Ghana cannot contain all the vehicles. Parliament must sent the issue to the Attorney General's office for prosecution because it falls under causing financial loss to the state. Four-wheeled drive and salon car, which is more suitable for road inspection? Are we serious as a country in the third world or Africa? The minister must be arrested immediately.
Nana Yaw 10 years ago

If a Minister of state needs an official vehicle, should an agency under his ministry be the one to purchase vehicle for him/her? Is the Ghana Highways Authority richer than the Ghana Government? Something was not right with ...
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If a Minister of state needs an official vehicle, should an agency under his ministry be the one to purchase vehicle for him/her? Is the Ghana Highways Authority richer than the Ghana Government? Something was not right with the purchase of this vehicle.
Kwaku 10 years ago

Onyankopong hunu yen mmobo! If these are the sort of leaders who are in charge of the affairs of our nation then our future is dim.

Onyankopong hunu yen mmobo! If these are the sort of leaders who are in charge of the affairs of our nation then our future is dim.
pk 10 years ago

When the common man is struggling, individuals in positions of trust exhibit such irresponsible and heartless attitude. Shocking and shameful. Makes a mockery of loans and other external aid.

When the common man is struggling, individuals in positions of trust exhibit such irresponsible and heartless attitude. Shocking and shameful. Makes a mockery of loans and other external aid.
Antiochus - London 10 years ago

Evil dwarfs with long hands stealing out money. Nsawam Prisons Hotel is awaiting you greedy bastards.

Evil dwarfs with long hands stealing out money. Nsawam Prisons Hotel is awaiting you greedy bastards.
Adu Boahen D 10 years ago

Africa...WHEN are we going to grow?

Africa...WHEN are we going to grow?
assemblyman,Ahafo Ano South 10 years ago

We are suffering in the hands of ndc led administration corrupt officials.

We are suffering in the hands of ndc led administration corrupt officials.
assemblyman,Ahafo Ano South 10 years ago

Wasting tax payer money on pac.

Wasting tax payer money on pac.
Abena 10 years ago

Ghana is really rich to be throwing all these monies away like that.

Ghana is really rich to be throwing all these monies away like that.

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