Christian Atsu bails out four shoplifters at Accra Mall

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greatsu 8 years ago

my the good lord blessed him

my the good lord blessed him
LARYEAH 8 years ago

ATSU HAS A GOOD HEART, BUT IF CRIMINALS IN OUR MIST ARE NOT PUNISHED SOCIETY WILL NOT PROGRESS.

ATSU HAS A GOOD HEART, BUT IF CRIMINALS IN OUR MIST ARE NOT PUNISHED SOCIETY WILL NOT PROGRESS.
TT 8 years ago

I agree

I agree
Sibruku Tifalo 8 years ago

Its an encouragement for them to steal further.

Its an encouragement for them to steal further.
ELINAM 8 years ago

These girls like many Ghanaians leave home to town with the mind that God should send someone to bless them and if they come across your money dropped in a taxi, they're pocketing as a gift from God.
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These girls like many Ghanaians leave home to town with the mind that God should send someone to bless them and if they come across your money dropped in a taxi, they're pocketing as a gift from God.
If they did not learn from the little humiliation they suffered and change, God will hugely humiliate them sooner than latter as there won't be no second chance for them.
musah suale 8 years ago

agree

agree
kwadwo 8 years ago

Dear People,
Humbly, l have been a lawyer briefly. In this 7 years of my profession, l have encountered good men and women committing serious crimes and confessing to same.

They have begged the police, officialdom, and ev ...
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Dear People,
Humbly, l have been a lawyer briefly. In this 7 years of my profession, l have encountered good men and women committing serious crimes and confessing to same.

They have begged the police, officialdom, and even judges for a pardon. We lawyers always go to their rescue no matter the offence.Some do this plea for pardon through respected pastors, Imams, and public servants among others. They also oftentimes come with their husbands, wives, aunts, brothers, sisters and friends and indeed family to do this offer of a plea.

l have had infractions with the law many times especially road traffic related incidents. l beg for pardon. l expect to be forgiven and oftentimes l do meet this expectations even as a lawyer. This is not good but they do happen oftentimes rushing from one court to other.

In our Criminal Procedure Act, 1960, Act 30, and the Courts Act as amended, there is at least a provision under the law that allows the court itself to allow for settlement of criminal acts, including even power of nolle proseq
uie by the Attorney General.That is why under our Constitution, the Attorney General has the sole discretion to decide which offence to prosecute and which one to ignore. And above all, our President has the constitutional authourity to pardon and release prisoners even if they have just been sentenced to prison and they have a million years to serve or death by hanging. And hey l almost forgot the constitutional immunity sitting in our 1992 Constitution as Professor Kofi Kumando would put it "Forgive Us Our Trespasses."

My people, all these are indications pointing to one and only one thing: that we are a people of forgiveness even in the face of our laws. We do not always punish in the punitive and retributive manner so many of us seem respectfully to be suggesting and submitting here.

Indeed we often remember the Christ saying, "He who have no sin let him cast the first stone."
And He adding,"Woman go and sin no more."

Atsu just remembered he was a sinner too and had always wished for mercy not condemnation. And so as he would have wished others do for him was he in that situation, so he did for others who were in that situation. Yes he equally understands: we are all innocent until pleaded guilty or proven guilty.

My brothers and sisters let us hear what the Spirit sayeth to the Churches as we all do have ears. Or at least let the eyes see the law.
MAYOR 8 years ago

Gyan would have fuck them for returns.

Gyan would have fuck them for returns.
Fugar 8 years ago

too funny my guy

too funny my guy
??? 8 years ago

We first make our habits, and then our habits make us.

We first make our habits, and then our habits make us.
OBRONI 8 years ago

fine example to help thieves, luckily in the mall the crowd doesn't burn them, but paying for them so they can get away with its sets a bad example

fine example to help thieves, luckily in the mall the crowd doesn't burn them, but paying for them so they can get away with its sets a bad example
G.A 8 years ago

We need more of these gestures in our society

We need more of these gestures in our society
rokko 8 years ago

Thanks for being generous but the right thing was to call in the police to get these girls so they could be prosecuted. They are thieves and they will do it again somewhere else. Atsu will not be around this time and they mig ...
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Thanks for being generous but the right thing was to call in the police to get these girls so they could be prosecuted. They are thieves and they will do it again somewhere else. Atsu will not be around this time and they might be lynched.
OGOGLO QUARTER !!!! 8 years ago

I'LL TURN MY BIG -HEAD AWAY FROM THOSE BAD-BABES OR THEY PAY ME BACK IN-KIND,,

I'LL TURN MY BIG -HEAD AWAY FROM THOSE BAD-BABES OR THEY PAY ME BACK IN-KIND,,
fie ne fie 8 years ago

useless girls stealing to flirt guys this is no kind act atsu u are shielding criminals
GA girls are thieves

useless girls stealing to flirt guys this is no kind act atsu u are shielding criminals
GA girls are thieves
Nyansasem 8 years ago

Actually, the right thing to have done was to let them face the consequences of their actions. How will people learn and change behavior if we continue this "fa kye no" syndrome.

Actually, the right thing to have done was to let them face the consequences of their actions. How will people learn and change behavior if we continue this "fa kye no" syndrome.
LONTO-BOY 8 years ago

My good friend, Nyansasem. You're right. Personally, I believe when people break the law, they should face the consequence of their actions. Shoplifting is a crime and there's nothing nice and generous about what Atsu did. It ...
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My good friend, Nyansasem. You're right. Personally, I believe when people break the law, they should face the consequence of their actions. Shoplifting is a crime and there's nothing nice and generous about what Atsu did. It is a good deed helping out struggling people and the poor in society but not shameless shoplifters.

It is quite likely shoplifting is their 'busines'. They should have been handed over to the Police and charged for shoplifting. They will soon be robbing people's houses, next.
3dem 8 years ago

the fact that he bailed them does not mean they wont be prosecuted. They will be. They ve just been granted bail.

the fact that he bailed them does not mean they wont be prosecuted. They will be. They ve just been granted bail.
Boat 8 years ago

Great advice ,Nyansasem

Great advice ,Nyansasem
ashitei 8 years ago

Atsu is so far the stupid player to do that,,why should a thief be bailout,meaning they can do that and go away with,Atsu should go to care home and donate to the needy,

Atsu is so far the stupid player to do that,,why should a thief be bailout,meaning they can do that and go away with,Atsu should go to care home and donate to the needy,
Saint Ghfuo: Nyantakyi must go! 8 years ago

U bailed them out and now what? Did you teach them how to fish? Why don't you set up a treasury bill account for them? What don't you offer to send them to.vocational.school like tailor, hairdressing or catering? Atsu is as d ...
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U bailed them out and now what? Did you teach them how to fish? Why don't you set up a treasury bill account for them? What don't you offer to send them to.vocational.school like tailor, hairdressing or catering? Atsu is as dumb as his style of play. I ve told you to play as an 8 or 18 with your new club
??? 8 years ago

Your attitude can take you forward or your attitude can take you down. The choice is always yours.We first make our habits, and then our habits make us.THIEVES

Your attitude can take you forward or your attitude can take you down. The choice is always yours.We first make our habits, and then our habits make us.THIEVES
Kwesi George 8 years ago

These girls will do the same thing again.Why?because they bailed out by this guy.They go through the justice system for them to face the law.It is sad that after sixty years,we have not been able to come out of the third wor ...
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These girls will do the same thing again.Why?because they bailed out by this guy.They go through the justice system for them to face the law.It is sad that after sixty years,we have not been able to come out of the third world syndrome.
Victor A. Young 8 years ago

Lucky girls! Be careful because next time C. Atsu may not be around to save you from the grips of the Police. Why don't you ladies find something to do; learn some trade eg. hair-styling, dress-making or culinary job; there'r ...
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Lucky girls! Be careful because next time C. Atsu may not be around to save you from the grips of the Police. Why don't you ladies find something to do; learn some trade eg. hair-styling, dress-making or culinary job; there're jobs in these fields. Stop "tiiif-tiiif" business; it won't help you.
yaa dua 8 years ago

Doesn't make any sense by paying for a shoplifting.they would return to steal again knowing very well that someone will pay to set them free. Put you money in good use.

Doesn't make any sense by paying for a shoplifting.they would return to steal again knowing very well that someone will pay to set them free. Put you money in good use.
Samsakyi1@yahoo.co.uk Samsakyi1@yahoo 8 years ago

These gals are innocent. De situation in gh is v bad

These gals are innocent. De situation in gh is v bad
GAmbo 8 years ago

They should have been made to face the full rigors of the law. This wastage of money on good for nothing girls is a non starter
The could have been used to pay the school fees of a brilliant but needy student

They should have been made to face the full rigors of the law. This wastage of money on good for nothing girls is a non starter
The could have been used to pay the school fees of a brilliant but needy student
Busumbru 8 years ago

There's nothimg good about what Atsu has done.He is supporting thievery to the detriment of our society

There's nothimg good about what Atsu has done.He is supporting thievery to the detriment of our society
ISAAC A.K.A MARCUS GARVEY- ASIA 8 years ago

WHY NOT INSULT??? STUPID FOOLS ITS THIS TIME FOR YOU,FOOL'S USE YOUR MOTHER FUCKING BRAIN'S AND EXCISE PRAYERS,FOR AMMA GHANA, COZ ECOWAS FALL RATHER, THAN INSULT ASANTE'S ENKWASIAFUO,BASTARDS.

WHY NOT INSULT??? STUPID FOOLS ITS THIS TIME FOR YOU,FOOL'S USE YOUR MOTHER FUCKING BRAIN'S AND EXCISE PRAYERS,FOR AMMA GHANA, COZ ECOWAS FALL RATHER, THAN INSULT ASANTE'S ENKWASIAFUO,BASTARDS.
John Agyei 8 years ago

Your language needs polishing as there seems to be no meaning in what u are saying.

Your language needs polishing as there seems to be no meaning in what u are saying.
Fugar 8 years ago

masa, what's your problem? your english is terrible. go and ask someone to write for you

masa, what's your problem? your english is terrible. go and ask someone to write for you
Atsu 8 years ago

May God almighty bless him with success.my player I like most.ilikeyouatsu.

May God almighty bless him with success.my player I like most.ilikeyouatsu.
akua adepa. 8 years ago

Ladies pls stop disgracing us. If u dnt have money to buy, is it force you want to have everything u can't afford?

Ladies pls stop disgracing us. If u dnt have money to buy, is it force you want to have everything u can't afford?
Big Bro 8 years ago

Atsu you shouldn't have paid 4 whatever they stole....trust me they will try again or maybe different group. .thinking of Sulley Muntari, Baba Rahman, kwado Asamoah, etc...will rescue them...stupid girls

Atsu you shouldn't have paid 4 whatever they stole....trust me they will try again or maybe different group. .thinking of Sulley Muntari, Baba Rahman, kwado Asamoah, etc...will rescue them...stupid girls
kk 8 years ago

Hey Atsu....u be guy waaah....i salute!!.but thesr girls should learn to pay for items that mistakenly find thier way into thier bags and underwears.

Hey Atsu....u be guy waaah....i salute!!.but thesr girls should learn to pay for items that mistakenly find thier way into thier bags and underwears.
True talk 8 years ago

Atsu should have offered to pay for some counseling for these girls AFTER they have served their jail times, instead of doing such a stupid gesture.
This will earn him no points, just some waffle-headed praises!!!!
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Atsu should have offered to pay for some counseling for these girls AFTER they have served their jail times, instead of doing such a stupid gesture.
This will earn him no points, just some waffle-headed praises!!!!
He could have donated the money he used to bail out these thieves to some other good cause....
Raty Boy DBB 8 years ago

Thanks 4 your protection of their dignity, May the good Lord reward u.

But the next time u see something of this sort plz kindly help to bring them to book so that our country wouldn't be producing criminals. Thank u so mu ...
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Thanks 4 your protection of their dignity, May the good Lord reward u.

But the next time u see something of this sort plz kindly help to bring them to book so that our country wouldn't be producing criminals. Thank u so much. My regards to everyone reading this
time will tell. 8 years ago

Some of you talk like you don't have family, if this ladies are your family members will you allow them to. Think of of what Jesus would do and do the same.

Some of you talk like you don't have family, if this ladies are your family members will you allow them to. Think of of what Jesus would do and do the same.
SPIDER 8 years ago

SO YOU THINK YOU'VE DONE A FAVOR TO THE STATE ? CRIME IS A CRIME . MR ATSU, YOU SHOULD HAVE LET THE LAW TAKE ITS CAUSE.

SO YOU THINK YOU'VE DONE A FAVOR TO THE STATE ? CRIME IS A CRIME . MR ATSU, YOU SHOULD HAVE LET THE LAW TAKE ITS CAUSE.
Loway 8 years ago

Astu was tested to see his kindness

Astu was tested to see his kindness
Chuks, Tudu 8 years ago

So these girls won't stop disgracing womanhood?

So these girls won't stop disgracing womanhood?
nana usa 8 years ago

Mr writer dont match Ghana to Marituis as Marituis as not GHANA size in terms of soccer

Mr writer dont match Ghana to Marituis as Marituis as not GHANA size in terms of soccer
??? 8 years ago

HE SHOULD'VE DONATED IT TO CHARITY

HE SHOULD'VE DONATED IT TO CHARITY
WORLD CUP 8 years ago

Ghana 'ball boy' receives same fee as players at 2014 World Cup
Consider a world in which the England kit man is paid as big an appearance fee as Wayne Rooney, Joe Hart or Raheem Sterling.

Tough to imagine? Not so if you ...
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Ghana 'ball boy' receives same fee as players at 2014 World Cup
Consider a world in which the England kit man is paid as big an appearance fee as Wayne Rooney, Joe Hart or Raheem Sterling.

Tough to imagine? Not so if you worked for Ghana's Football Association at the 2014 World Cup where their "equipment officer" earned $100,000 (£64,000), according to a government report.

In a 396-page report which investigates the Black Stars' first-round exit in Brazil, payment for a role also defined as "ball boy" is highlighted.

Ismail Hamidu was the lucky recipient of a sum equal to that earned by individual players, doctors, coaches and manager James Kwesi Appiah.

The report also found a fee of $5,263 (£3,345) was paid to Ghana's official drummer.

His beat was not enough to help the team beat Portugal in their final group fixture to reach the second round, a match which followed the country's FA flying $3m out to South America to settle a pay dispute with players.

Two sentences in the Dzamefe Report that perhaps sum up the frustrations and difficulties of Ghana's World Cup campaign are:

•The government's decision to pay $100,000 to each of their 23 players "reduced the tension"
•"The players however insisted on being paid in cash and this reignited the tension"
The report aims to unpick myriad financial issues surrounding Ghana's World Cup campaign, including some payments which could not be verified or accounted for.

The African side received $8m (£5m) for their group-stage exit, but spent almost $4m more than that on their campaign from the beginning of qualifying.
3dem 8 years ago

the ignorant confidence with which we make comments is amazing. Its just a bail. the girls will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law!!!god....

the ignorant confidence with which we make comments is amazing. Its just a bail. the girls will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law!!!god....
Mike 8 years ago

We need not to praise what he did. I know in his heart, he is helping those shoplifters out but he is not doing them any good. They will go and do it again. these shoplifters have been doing this for a long time and they will ...
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We need not to praise what he did. I know in his heart, he is helping those shoplifters out but he is not doing them any good. They will go and do it again. these shoplifters have been doing this for a long time and they will be caught again. Will he be there again when they get caught.
tunde 8 years ago

what lesson have they learned. oh mother Ghana

what lesson have they learned. oh mother Ghana
Fi 8 years ago

Who knows, this may cause them to change for the better, especially with a word of advice and showing them the right direction

Who knows, this may cause them to change for the better, especially with a word of advice and showing them the right direction
mankind 8 years ago

This is wat Asamoah Gyan she be doing not fucking pussies and then later blaming an innocent lawyer for his crimes. Is it Maurice Ampaw who told the girl to blackmail him.

This is wat Asamoah Gyan she be doing not fucking pussies and then later blaming an innocent lawyer for his crimes. Is it Maurice Ampaw who told the girl to blackmail him.
mankind 8 years ago

This is wat Asamoah Gyan she be doing not fucking pussies and then later blaming an innocent lawyer for his crimes. Is it Maurice Ampaw who told the girl to blackmail him.

This is wat Asamoah Gyan she be doing not fucking pussies and then later blaming an innocent lawyer for his crimes. Is it Maurice Ampaw who told the girl to blackmail him.
TK 8 years ago

This Atsu guy needs to learn more sense than just soccer sense.

This Atsu guy needs to learn more sense than just soccer sense.
Dada 8 years ago

More grease to your elbow Atsu

More grease to your elbow Atsu
Dada 8 years ago

May God bless him.

May God bless him.
Kasapreko Kwabena Kyei. 8 years ago

Atsu, listen, what you did was wrong! The girls should be made to face the law. Stealing has no place in any civil society. A crime is a crime, and nothing else but a crime.

Atsu, listen, what you did was wrong! The girls should be made to face the law. Stealing has no place in any civil society. A crime is a crime, and nothing else but a crime.

Christian Atsu bails out four shoplifters at Accra Mall

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