Re: Hit-and-run minister knocks two with vehicle

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Remove Indemnity Clause 9 years ago

Nothing happens in investigation of a politician.Poor people in Ghana never get a justice.If a poor man hit the minister,he would be in jail by now.NDC fools.

Nothing happens in investigation of a politician.Poor people in Ghana never get a justice.If a poor man hit the minister,he would be in jail by now.NDC fools.
Amie 9 years ago

Ok, like we anticipate you to come out & confess this hit & run? Sorry, Ghanaians ain't stupid.

Ok, like we anticipate you to come out & confess this hit & run? Sorry, Ghanaians ain't stupid.
Kofi Ata, Cambridge, UK 9 years ago

The excuse that he could not stop because it was a dual carriage does not hold water. Drivers even stop on the highway or motorway when accidents happen. I listened to an eye witnesses account on the Joy Tv 8.00pm news and ac ...
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The excuse that he could not stop because it was a dual carriage does not hold water. Drivers even stop on the highway or motorway when accidents happen. I listened to an eye witnesses account on the Joy Tv 8.00pm news and according to the two they actually chased the car on a motor bike. At that time they did not know that the driver was the Deputy Regional Minister. They forced him to the police station and so cut out this crap and concocted kwaku anase story. Ghanaians are not fools. He should resign, or be sacked and prosecuted for causing death by dangerous driving/under the influence of alcohol.
Linda 9 years ago

The sad part of this ordeal is that one of the victim is now dead & this liar is walking about free. There were many eyewitnesses who saw him sped off & was chased after by some men. Why's he telling this bloody lie? He need ...
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The sad part of this ordeal is that one of the victim is now dead & this liar is walking about free. There were many eyewitnesses who saw him sped off & was chased after by some men. Why's he telling this bloody lie? He need to be suspended from his duties until investigation is completed & if found to be quilty, charge him with manslaughter. No exception to the rule.
Gabas 9 years ago

Cover up by corrupt police officers.In anyways he is guilty of an offense and must be prosecuted for causing to death and inflicting injuries.

Cover up by corrupt police officers.In anyways he is guilty of an offense and must be prosecuted for causing to death and inflicting injuries.
DusTY-FooT-pHiloSophER 9 years ago

Kofi, that's exactly what I thought as well. Let us pretend that he was driving on the inner-lane of the dual carriage way, like these ministers normally do, then one could not stop immediately if one should accidentally hit ...
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Kofi, that's exactly what I thought as well. Let us pretend that he was driving on the inner-lane of the dual carriage way, like these ministers normally do, then one could not stop immediately if one should accidentally hit something. But, could instead, pull up to the outer-lane and then go off the service lane and stop. But, for him to have claimed that he was not having any choice than to drive farther to the next exit to negotiate a U-turn back into the same "freeway" to ascertain what he has previously hit, then it's simply a lie and quite unfortunate on his part.
CORNEY 9 years ago

Why you think what the so called eyewitness said was the truth but what the minister and the police said was a lie.
When we read the story yesterday there was nothing like he was forced to the police station.
In Ghana since ...
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Why you think what the so called eyewitness said was the truth but what the minister and the police said was a lie.
When we read the story yesterday there was nothing like he was forced to the police station.
In Ghana since this accident involves a government official people will do whatever they can to politicize it as has already started but let us forget that accident can happen to any of us and if you know Ghana,drive there before you will agree with me how careless these motorbike riders are in the country,very much annoying,some of us would have knocked down many if we had not been very careful.
Don't think Ghana is like UK,US or any other civilized country you know when it comes to accidents,in some areas in Ghana when you are involved in accident the best for you to leave and report to police especially when it involves pedestrians or these motorbike riders otherwise you may get killed before the police arrive,take note of that,I can list some those areas for you,who knows what would have happened to him had he stopped immediately perhaps coming from his girlfriend not having his bodyguard with him.
Don't buy everything from this so called eyewitness who will say what some like you want to hear.
Thank you.
DAVI 9 years ago

PROPAGANDA AND LIES WILL NOT HELP US,WE HAVE BEEN TOLD TO CALL A SHEEP,A COW BY NDC GURUS.GHANA IS THE ONLY COUNTRY IN AFRICA WHICH HAVE MOTOWAYS ON WOYOMES HEAD.

PROPAGANDA AND LIES WILL NOT HELP US,WE HAVE BEEN TOLD TO CALL A SHEEP,A COW BY NDC GURUS.GHANA IS THE ONLY COUNTRY IN AFRICA WHICH HAVE MOTOWAYS ON WOYOMES HEAD.
Senior Wisdom 9 years ago

See the police police covering up for the minister. So do you have his blood results to confirm he was not drunk, oh I forgot he could organize a result from the hospital. Keep on lying even though someone is dead

See the police police covering up for the minister. So do you have his blood results to confirm he was not drunk, oh I forgot he could organize a result from the hospital. Keep on lying even though someone is dead
OYOKOBA 9 years ago

Corney, your intellectual dishonesty is beyond pale. If this accident had involved an NPP functionary or official, I am very certain you would have found a different set of logics and arguments to vent your spleen and flail t ...
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Corney, your intellectual dishonesty is beyond pale. If this accident had involved an NPP functionary or official, I am very certain you would have found a different set of logics and arguments to vent your spleen and flail the person. You are entitled to your opinion, but please spare us the party propaganda. A person has died and accidents happen but to run away from the scene and call the police that you "think" you hit a donkey is just pure fucky lie and nonsense.

And just imagine this; the zombie Ghana police too, have let the guy off the hook by not immediately asking him to come to the station or go to his house to give him a breathalyzer test to establish his blood-alcohol level and content at the time of the accident. They took the bum at his word. In a way both you and the police have invented excuses for that idiot of a minister to escape justice. Even more painful and insulting is people like you trying very hard to rationalize the accident by blaming motor bikers and cyclists in Ghana. What about unscrupulous drivers? I doubt you will be talking like that if the people hit by the rogue minister were your relatives. It is not everything that should be seen through party lenses, okay? Shame!
Don Blunt 9 years ago

Some efforts to use lies as a defence make one sound DUMB and DAMNED STUPID.
Even a Deputy Ministers vehicle has built in BRAKES!
Applying the Brakes would have brought him to a stop in less than 200meters away. And even if ...
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Some efforts to use lies as a defence make one sound DUMB and DAMNED STUPID.
Even a Deputy Ministers vehicle has built in BRAKES!
Applying the Brakes would have brought him to a stop in less than 200meters away. And even if he thinks he can't walk back, he could have reversed to the accident scene.

The main thing wrong with him is the "Koby Disease" that attack Deputy Ministers, and as long as such people are not imprisoned, we will have to tolerate the crime against the poor
Gabas 9 years ago

He was booozed simple as that.vehicle manufactured from 2000 has been fitted with ABS(automatic Braking System)which kills the speed of a moving vehicle to 5-10kmp/h.So what is the MTTU saying about that?They shouldn't allow ...
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He was booozed simple as that.vehicle manufactured from 2000 has been fitted with ABS(automatic Braking System)which kills the speed of a moving vehicle to 5-10kmp/h.So what is the MTTU saying about that?They shouldn't allow him to get away with the INDEMNITY CLAUSE.Meanwhile he said he thought it was a donkey he crash with.I hope the president is informed about this
Good Boy 9 years ago

the deputy minister should know that when an accident occurs he is supposed to stop at the incident point and not continue moving. Was he so much at top speed he could not stop or what, so he had to go do a u-turn. This man i ...
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the deputy minister should know that when an accident occurs he is supposed to stop at the incident point and not continue moving. Was he so much at top speed he could not stop or what, so he had to go do a u-turn. This man is unscrupolous and must be made to face the law. Tweaaaa
princewilly@ymail.com 9 years ago

A car was involved in an accident in a street. As expected a large crowd gathered. A newspaper reporter, anxious to get his story could not get near the car. Being a clever sort, he started shouting loudly, “Let me through! ...
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A car was involved in an accident in a street. As expected a large crowd gathered. A newspaper reporter, anxious to get his story could not get near the car. Being a clever sort, he started shouting loudly, “Let me through! Let me through! I am the son of the victim.” The crowd made way for him. Lying in front of the car was a donkey.
William 9 years ago

Our sympathies to the victims and loved ones. Please also remember an accident is accident, no one is immune! Allow the police.to do their work and stop attacking politicians at the least opportunity without the complete pict ...
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Our sympathies to the victims and loved ones. Please also remember an accident is accident, no one is immune! Allow the police.to do their work and stop attacking politicians at the least opportunity without the complete picture!
William 9 years ago

'Good boy" a valid point. But it is also valid to suggest he wanted to position himself close enough to rush them to the clinic, among other possible reasons!

'Good boy" a valid point. But it is also valid to suggest he wanted to position himself close enough to rush them to the clinic, among other possible reasons!
wow human donkey 9 years ago

Which was better? To stop immediately and reverse to assist or to run over them because it was a dual carriageway? He still thinks we are all donkeys

Which was better? To stop immediately and reverse to assist or to run over them because it was a dual carriageway? He still thinks we are all donkeys
Chiga 9 years ago

If you hit someone you stop. You don't long for a you turn please

If you hit someone you stop. You don't long for a you turn please
Don Blunt 9 years ago

His excuses are so senseless that you can only shake your head.
The U-Turn, if he had found one, would have brought him to the wrong side of the road. He would then have had to continue to another U-Turn, to bring him back ...
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His excuses are so senseless that you can only shake your head.
The U-Turn, if he had found one, would have brought him to the wrong side of the road. He would then have had to continue to another U-Turn, to bring him back to the accident scene.
Do you honestly believe he wanted to do that for a DONKEY?
akasu 9 years ago

Who took the victims to the hospital? was it the it the minister? The is a complete cover up.The repoter went to scene so where was the minister? Equality before the law.Is this government law abiding. ?. God will judge him o ...
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Who took the victims to the hospital? was it the it the minister? The is a complete cover up.The repoter went to scene so where was the minister? Equality before the law.Is this government law abiding. ?. God will judge him one because he killed an innocent soul
Yaro de Mann 9 years ago

Donot cover this deputy minister b´cos he was drunk at the time. He should face the court like anybody else. Adanko is watching.

Donot cover this deputy minister b´cos he was drunk at the time. He should face the court like anybody else. Adanko is watching.
THE CHOSEN ONE 9 years ago

KOKOASI JOURNALISTS. A WHOLE NEWS ITEM WITH NO NAME OF THE INDIVIDUAL AND THE REGION HE REPRESENT.

KOKOASI JOURNALISTS. A WHOLE NEWS ITEM WITH NO NAME OF THE INDIVIDUAL AND THE REGION HE REPRESENT.
Don Blunt 9 years ago

Where were you yesterday?
Yes, to read "KOKOASI" news items, you must first wake up from your "PITO-ASE" slumber. It seems you overslept a whole YESTERDAY.
Do I need to ask you to read the the story from yesterday?

Where were you yesterday?
Yes, to read "KOKOASI" news items, you must first wake up from your "PITO-ASE" slumber. It seems you overslept a whole YESTERDAY.
Do I need to ask you to read the the story from yesterday?
concern 9 years ago

Masa look at what u have done? Nkwaseasem nkoaa na modi w) Ghana ha.

Masa look at what u have done? Nkwaseasem nkoaa na modi w) Ghana ha.
Haruna 9 years ago

What a Hon? You are suppose to know better.. Why drive away from the accident scene? How can police investigate an accident if the scene is tempered with? YOU SHOULD KNOW BETTER. YOU showed bad example.

What a Hon? You are suppose to know better.. Why drive away from the accident scene? How can police investigate an accident if the scene is tempered with? YOU SHOULD KNOW BETTER. YOU showed bad example.
obi 9 years ago

thank you!

thank you!
Chiga 9 years ago

If you hit someone you stop you don't have to look for a u-turn. What stupid explanation is that? If you the police have not finished their investigations how did they already determine that he was not drunk? This is a crimi ...
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If you hit someone you stop you don't have to look for a u-turn. What stupid explanation is that? If you the police have not finished their investigations how did they already determine that he was not drunk? This is a criminal of fence and this guy should be arrested.
Alhaji Brutus Germany 9 years ago

NEXT TIME BEEN IT MAHAMA OR WHOEVER KNOCKS WHO WITH A CAR SHOULD BE LYNCHED BY THE MOB AROUND BECAUSE THIS CASE WILL END NO WHERE

NEXT TIME BEEN IT MAHAMA OR WHOEVER KNOCKS WHO WITH A CAR SHOULD BE LYNCHED BY THE MOB AROUND BECAUSE THIS CASE WILL END NO WHERE
ASH TOWN ABRANTIE MMROM KSI 9 years ago

GHANAIAN JOURNALISTS ARE COWARDS AND FULL OF BS. THEY DONT KNOW THEIR JOB.
WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE MINISTER.WHAT WAS THE NUMBER PLATE. WHY COULDNT THE REPORTER MENTION THE REGIONAL MINISTERS NAME, AND HE/SHE DOESNT KNOW WHIC ...
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GHANAIAN JOURNALISTS ARE COWARDS AND FULL OF BS. THEY DONT KNOW THEIR JOB.
WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE MINISTER.WHAT WAS THE NUMBER PLATE. WHY COULDNT THE REPORTER MENTION THE REGIONAL MINISTERS NAME, AND HE/SHE DOESNT KNOW WHICH REGIONAL MINISTER. IS IT THE REGIONAL MINISTER OF ASHANTI , ACCRA OR WHERE. THIS THIS PERSON CALLS HIMSELF OR HERSELF A REPORTER. ONLY IN MAHAMAS GHANA. NO WONDER
mensah abrampa 9 years ago

The man's credibility is questionable.I think he's trying to do damage control. Even if the accident occured on a dual carriageway as he's now claiming how did that prevent the deputy minister from stopping to check on his v ...
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The man's credibility is questionable.I think he's trying to do damage control. Even if the accident occured on a dual carriageway as he's now claiming how did that prevent the deputy minister from stopping to check on his victim? Some things don't add up here. Besides , what happend to the "I thought I hit a donkey".story ? Hmmm!
Charlie King Addo 9 years ago

Is Kwaku Dzata in jail for visiting this curse on Ghanaians? Segbefia and Car Wilson are still walking free, still cashing fat checks on state accounts.

The Embassies squandered millions of dollars sent as dual citizenshi ...
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Is Kwaku Dzata in jail for visiting this curse on Ghanaians? Segbefia and Car Wilson are still walking free, still cashing fat checks on state accounts.

The Embassies squandered millions of dollars sent as dual citizenship fees and we hear some fool for a minister in charge of the funds sacked himself, therefore did not account for a penny.

All they had to do was put their signatures on a piece of paper and all parties are happy. Meaningless wickedness perpetrated by men and women of higher positions, (without integrity) and they get away with worse.

Why do you guys expect this honorable to go to jail just for knocking about some few donkeys? You all act as though you do not know the history of NDC.

You vote a violent and irresponsible party to power you shut up and suck it up. You are treated according to how much you are worth.
KWAA 9 years ago

What about the Minister saying,he thought he hit a donkey,in the middle of the savanna?
You will do everything to shift the blame from this Minister.
If really he was on the side of the road how could he hit somebody on the ...
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What about the Minister saying,he thought he hit a donkey,in the middle of the savanna?
You will do everything to shift the blame from this Minister.
If really he was on the side of the road how could he hit somebody on the other side?
This NDC guys really take Ghanaians for fools.
YawZa 9 years ago

This minister is not telling the truth.
May he feared for his life and that may be the reason he did not remain at the scene. He is not telling the truth.
When accident happens the MTTU is not once first priority. The first ...
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This minister is not telling the truth.
May he feared for his life and that may be the reason he did not remain at the scene. He is not telling the truth.
When accident happens the MTTU is not once first priority. The first priority is to make sure everybody is okay.
Nana B. O. A. 9 years ago

What kind of newspaper article is this? No name of the minister, where he presides as deputy minister. A picture may be worth a thousand words but a face can also resemble a thousand faces. Please be circumspect in your re ...
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What kind of newspaper article is this? No name of the minister, where he presides as deputy minister. A picture may be worth a thousand words but a face can also resemble a thousand faces. Please be circumspect in your reporting since the lack of it also exhibits the lack of professionalism. This is a site that is read by thousands of Ghanaians and the editor must utilize his/her time in reviewing all writings. I will not in a million years publish such an incomplete story and I am not a journalist. Shoddy work.
Don Blunt 9 years ago

Don't blame others for your lateness, please.
The story was covered yesterday, with the information you are complaining about.
Please read yesterday's article

Don't blame others for your lateness, please.
The story was covered yesterday, with the information you are complaining about.
Please read yesterday's article
Pete 9 years ago

some of you Ghanaians are so stupid.
The guy is talking about this article not previous one.

Any good journalist knows the importance of full and accurate text. It's no wonder Ghana is like this.

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some of you Ghanaians are so stupid.
The guy is talking about this article not previous one.

Any good journalist knows the importance of full and accurate text. It's no wonder Ghana is like this.

You will be ruled by thieves and fools like your MPs and ministers and you think it's okay
Dr 9 years ago

Animal Farm. What a country. One law for the rich another for the poor. We need a revolution in our country. I can assure readers the minister will not be charged .oh Gaaannnnaaa

Animal Farm. What a country. One law for the rich another for the poor. We need a revolution in our country. I can assure readers the minister will not be charged .oh Gaaannnnaaa
tt 9 years ago

Ok I will knock two of your kids dead and make a u turn and apologise to you. ..Idiot

Ok I will knock two of your kids dead and make a u turn and apologise to you. ..Idiot
Didi 9 years ago

You stupid and foolish so called journalists and reporters. Why do you address these foolish thieves and corrupt MPs and ministers "honorable?"

I have never read any of you doing journalistic investigation in Ghana. All wh ...
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You stupid and foolish so called journalists and reporters. Why do you address these foolish thieves and corrupt MPs and ministers "honorable?"

I have never read any of you doing journalistic investigation in Ghana. All what we read is your report of what these thieves do in their meetings and foolish public appearances. Shame!
Wofa Kwame 9 years ago

You stop at the scene of an accident instead of drive around to make a u-turn. Stupid PRO! He's only making things worst.

Kwame

You stop at the scene of an accident instead of drive around to make a u-turn. Stupid PRO! He's only making things worst.

Kwame
Osei Yao 9 years ago

WHO ARE YOU FOOLING? ARE YOU THE ONLY ONE WHO HAS DRIVEN A VEHICLE? YOU ARE TALKING NONSENSE. YOU ARE A HIT-N-RUN DRIVER. YOU WERE PROBABLY DRUNK THAT IS WHY YOU DID NOT STOP. YOU COULD HAVE STOPPED AT THE SCENE OF THE ACCIDE ...
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WHO ARE YOU FOOLING? ARE YOU THE ONLY ONE WHO HAS DRIVEN A VEHICLE? YOU ARE TALKING NONSENSE. YOU ARE A HIT-N-RUN DRIVER. YOU WERE PROBABLY DRUNK THAT IS WHY YOU DID NOT STOP. YOU COULD HAVE STOPPED AT THE SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT AND YOU DID NOT. DID THE POLICE CHECK IF YOU WERE DRUNK? BIG MAN IS ABOVE THE LAW.
NANA YAW 9 years ago

sack that stupid minister.

sack that stupid minister.
getty 9 years ago

Accidents do happen and the standbys make people die because the driver is scared to help immediately. People take the law into their own hands in Ghana. In foreign, people do not go near rather call ambulance instead. it can ...
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Accidents do happen and the standbys make people die because the driver is scared to help immediately. People take the law into their own hands in Ghana. In foreign, people do not go near rather call ambulance instead. it can happen to you too be warned.
Agya 9 years ago

No comment is what the police should be telling the public before investigations are under way. Why is the police defending the Minister before the investigation even starts? Police refuted accusations that the the Minister ...
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No comment is what the police should be telling the public before investigations are under way. Why is the police defending the Minister before the investigation even starts? Police refuted accusations that the the Minister hit and run, and that the Minister was F..N drunk? OMG
Adjoa 9 years ago

The so called honorable is now marshaling all state forces to pour pepper into the victims families injury. Nkwaseasem. These injustices are what is causing curses and hardship to Ghana. What will a little truth do to a Minis ...
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The so called honorable is now marshaling all state forces to pour pepper into the victims families injury. Nkwaseasem. These injustices are what is causing curses and hardship to Ghana. What will a little truth do to a Minister? After all, it was an accident, whether boozed or not. Tell the truth and free your conscience for once. The truth shall set you free. Now that you are using the PRO and the Police Commander to help you lie, you will forever be indebted to them or you will be blackmailed. Dishonorable Minister
Cudjoe 9 years ago

How can a whole minister of state in a region of ghana display such inhumane and callous behaviour and still be addressed as an honourable? I think that he must be arrested by police and prosecuted as a lesson to all others w ...
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How can a whole minister of state in a region of ghana display such inhumane and callous behaviour and still be addressed as an honourable? I think that he must be arrested by police and prosecuted as a lesson to all others who think they are untouchable.
PHILTY McNASTY 9 years ago

And the fan-fools will see nothing wrong, they just invent excuses for the tramp minister.

And the fan-fools will see nothing wrong, they just invent excuses for the tramp minister.
francis 9 years ago

Minister needs deliverance amen

Minister needs deliverance amen
PHILTY McNASTY 9 years ago

He needs mob action.

He needs mob action.
Eric 9 years ago

BIG LIAR MINISTER.ALL THIS PEOPLE DESERVES NOT TO BE CALLED MINISTER AT ALL.

BIG LIAR MINISTER.ALL THIS PEOPLE DESERVES NOT TO BE CALLED MINISTER AT ALL.
Kk 9 years ago

This idiot should go back to driving school I believe he hotwired when he was in his teens no formal le science

This idiot should go back to driving school I believe he hotwired when he was in his teens no formal le science
Adobah (not a comedian) 9 years ago

This is so ironic, everything here in the story is about the Hon. Deputy Minister. What about the victim? Oh let me see,He has no HON. in front of his name RIGHT?

This is so ironic, everything here in the story is about the Hon. Deputy Minister. What about the victim? Oh let me see,He has no HON. in front of his name RIGHT?
foolish man 9 years ago

are we fools?

are we fools?

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