'Looted money high on Buhari's agenda during Ghana visit'

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ghanaman 8 years ago

All Ghanaians join President Mahama in welcoming President Buhari to Ghana!

All Ghanaians join President Mahama in welcoming President Buhari to Ghana!
John,Tema 8 years ago

Why shd such a wealthy nation with quality human resources be reduced to paupers due to stealing/corrupt?I feel sad for Nigeria anytime I hear their name,is it bcos of leadership?

Why shd such a wealthy nation with quality human resources be reduced to paupers due to stealing/corrupt?I feel sad for Nigeria anytime I hear their name,is it bcos of leadership?
HON SHAMO 8 years ago

THE DEAD GOAT JOHN MAHAMA WILL SMELL PEPPER WHEN SMART GHANAIANS SHOW HIM EXIT COME 2017, WICKED AFRICAN PRESIDENT JOHN MAHAMA LOOTING US WITHOUT MERCY

THE DEAD GOAT JOHN MAHAMA WILL SMELL PEPPER WHEN SMART GHANAIANS SHOW HIM EXIT COME 2017, WICKED AFRICAN PRESIDENT JOHN MAHAMA LOOTING US WITHOUT MERCY
Ghanaba 8 years ago

WHY DOES EVERYTIME WE HELP OUR NEIGHBOURS SECURE PEACE IN THEIR COUNTRY THEY END UP DOING EXACTLY THE OPPOSITE.IVORIAN WAR CRIMINAL OUTARRA HAS MADE SO MANY FALSE ACCUSATIONS AGAINST GHANA ALONG WITH SO MANY PROVOCATIONS IT I ...
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WHY DOES EVERYTIME WE HELP OUR NEIGHBOURS SECURE PEACE IN THEIR COUNTRY THEY END UP DOING EXACTLY THE OPPOSITE.IVORIAN WAR CRIMINAL OUTARRA HAS MADE SO MANY FALSE ACCUSATIONS AGAINST GHANA ALONG WITH SO MANY PROVOCATIONS IT IS A WONDER THERE IS STILL PEACE BETWEEN US AND THEM.AFTER ASSISTING WITH TOGOLESE ELECTIONS AND ENSURING A PEACEFUL TRANSITION WE FIND OUT OUR ELECTION REGISTRY IS STUFFED WITH A HUNDRED THOUSAND TOGOLESE CITIZENS.NOW THIS LATER DAY DEMOCRAT IS ON A MISSION TO RETRIEVE BILLIONS OF DOLLARS GOODLUCK JONATHAN ALLEGEDLY STASHED IN GHANA.MAY BE IT IS TIME TO STOP HELPING THESE IDIOTS AND JUST FOCUS ON OUR COUNTRY.AFTERALL CHARITY MUST BEGIN AT HOME.
salinsa 8 years ago

your points would have been flawless except the register thing. those allegations by npp have been muddled up.

your points would have been flawless except the register thing. those allegations by npp have been muddled up.
NPP SENIOR CITIZEN 8 years ago

Looting has been in existence since creation so that's not something new.

Looting has been in existence since creation so that's not something new.
adusa 8 years ago

GHANA HAD IT WITH THIS LOSER MAHAMA AND VOODO ECONOMY THAT IS DESTROYING GHANA

GHANA HAD IT WITH THIS LOSER MAHAMA AND VOODO ECONOMY THAT IS DESTROYING GHANA
JOHN MAHAMA'S BROTHER 8 years ago

HEHEHEHEH! AKUFFO ADDO WISHED HE WAS THE ONE BEING VISITED! YOUR EYES WILL SEE CANAAN BUT YOUR FEET WILL NOT STEP THERE! EVEN FLAGSTAFF HOUSE BUILDING IS SCARED OF THE NAME AKUFFO ADDO! ALL THAT NANA ADDO KNOWS IS TO RELY ON ...
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HEHEHEHEH! AKUFFO ADDO WISHED HE WAS THE ONE BEING VISITED! YOUR EYES WILL SEE CANAAN BUT YOUR FEET WILL NOT STEP THERE! EVEN FLAGSTAFF HOUSE BUILDING IS SCARED OF THE NAME AKUFFO ADDO! ALL THAT NANA ADDO KNOWS IS TO RELY ON FALSE PROPHETS TO DECLARE HIM PRESIDENT! TELL HIM AND HIS FALSE PROPHETS TO WATCH THE FOLLOWING YOUTUBE VIDEO AND VISIT THE WEBSITE BELOW AS WELL. A TYPICAL CASE OF "FROM THE HORSE'S OWN MOUTH" - CHRISTIANS THEMSELVES EXPOSING THEIR FAKE PASTORS! I CAN'T WAIT!

https://youtu.be/UOGk3PbFeGI

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Douglas. Bristol-UK`° 8 years ago

they can do anything stupid to disrupt this visit. criminals

they can do anything stupid to disrupt this visit. criminals
BBC NEW!,, 8 years ago

PLEASE BUHARI WARN JOHN MAHAMA THAT PRISON AWIT HIM AND HIS ARMED ROBBERS GOVT

PLEASE BUHARI WARN JOHN MAHAMA THAT PRISON AWIT HIM AND HIS ARMED ROBBERS GOVT
DANIEL TEMA. 8 years ago

He was in govt before, what did he do. He is only making noise.

He was in govt before, what did he do. He is only making noise.
ghanafie 8 years ago

especially john mahama brother u are animal non of family member can rank to NANA AKUFO ADDO kwasia gemefo aboa mind how to talk to elderly men

especially john mahama brother u are animal non of family member can rank to NANA AKUFO ADDO kwasia gemefo aboa mind how to talk to elderly men
haba 8 years ago

Hahaha.what's a fostration

Hahaha.what's a fostration
DANIEL TEMA. 8 years ago

Npp, you are worrying yourself. You will not get more than 10votes in any polling station. Stop wasting your time touring the Volta Region. You are tempering with the vaults of the NDC to steal and would not succeed.
Pius ...
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Npp, you are worrying yourself. You will not get more than 10votes in any polling station. Stop wasting your time touring the Volta Region. You are tempering with the vaults of the NDC to steal and would not succeed.
Pius Hadasie is an illetrate, look for a better person. A wolf in sheep,s clothing
****((((((****** 8 years ago

OWN AFFAIRS.SAID BY KWAME NKRUMAH TRUE OR FALSE.BLACK HOUSE NIGGER IS WORTHLESS CAN T MANAGE SHIT HIS SKIN COLOR AND HIS BRAIN COLOR THE SAM DARK BLACK.HE IS BORN TO PERISH, DUE TO STUPIDITY

OWN AFFAIRS.SAID BY KWAME NKRUMAH TRUE OR FALSE.BLACK HOUSE NIGGER IS WORTHLESS CAN T MANAGE SHIT HIS SKIN COLOR AND HIS BRAIN COLOR THE SAM DARK BLACK.HE IS BORN TO PERISH, DUE TO STUPIDITY
osomafo 8 years ago

Ghana police.Immigration must now check identification card from all people in Ghana.They have to set police men who will go rounds and check people on street and home. Every body Identities. If you don't have ,you should do ...
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Ghana police.Immigration must now check identification card from all people in Ghana.They have to set police men who will go rounds and check people on street and home. Every body Identities. If you don't have ,you should do it whether Foreigner or Ghanaian.Else I assure you there will be explosion soon.is a vision I have. IGP .Immigration officer .think about that.
****((((((****** 8 years ago

ASIEDU BONSAM NKATIA imported these ECOWAS to reside in Ghana so THEY can vote for NDC.they here to do NDC DIRTY WORK.

ASIEDU BONSAM NKATIA imported these ECOWAS to reside in Ghana so THEY can vote for NDC.they here to do NDC DIRTY WORK.
Senior Citizen Braunschweig Germany. 8 years ago

One good turn desrves one another.This popular adage stresses the fact that in the near future when Nana takes office in Ghana as president, he would also appeal to any Nigerian Govt in power to return every pesewa which had ...
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One good turn desrves one another.This popular adage stresses the fact that in the near future when Nana takes office in Ghana as president, he would also appeal to any Nigerian Govt in power to return every pesewa which had been illegally saved in Nigerian banks to Ghana.Some heads of states and their chronies of 3rd world countries have taken advantage to steal their countries finances and save them in foreign banks and there after, spend it with their families which is indeed an arm robbery,against the citizens of the countries involved.
Keane old Tafo 8 years ago

Nana will never step in the office your talking about. Tell him in his Grave. S

Nana will never step in the office your talking about. Tell him in his Grave. S
NANA KASA 8 years ago

Ghanaian journalists need to polish their English.
Check the dictionary for the meaning of "STORM" before associating it with state visit by a president.

Ghanaian journalists need to polish their English.
Check the dictionary for the meaning of "STORM" before associating it with state visit by a president.
Samuel okrah temale 8 years ago

Let the security take care of your luggage before mahama will steal it because he is thieves man

Let the security take care of your luggage before mahama will steal it because he is thieves man
cashflow 8 years ago

Collect every a.tom that jonathan and his thief friend mahama loot from your country because you are patriotic to your country.You are chosen to rule well not to loot like mahama.If possible arresst them because these are ver ...
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Collect every a.tom that jonathan and his thief friend mahama loot from your country because you are patriotic to your country.You are chosen to rule well not to loot like mahama.If possible arresst them because these are very difficult to overcome.Nana will soon join you to safe us.ALLAH BLEZ U.....
TAY 8 years ago

NANA IS MORE DEADLY THAN ISIS AND BUKORM HARAM TOGETHER.

NANA IS MORE DEADLY THAN ISIS AND BUKORM HARAM TOGETHER.
Pelicles 8 years ago

Mahama will never vie for the retrieval of looted funds by our officials because he will do the same thing.

Mahama will never vie for the retrieval of looted funds by our officials because he will do the same thing.
GHANABA 8 years ago

DON'T EXPECT A THIEF LIKE JM TO BACK YOUR INTENTIONS.

DON'T EXPECT A THIEF LIKE JM TO BACK YOUR INTENTIONS.
abba 8 years ago

THE SPIRIT OF JUNE 4TH 1979 REVOLUTION IS TOTALLY DEAD BECAUSE MAHAMA LED NDC HAS LOOTED THE COFFERS OF THE NATION. NOW IT IS OBVIOUS THAT THE BLOOD OF GEN.I.K.ACHAMPONG AND THE OTHERS WHO WERE EXECUTED ARE INNOCENT.

THE SPIRIT OF JUNE 4TH 1979 REVOLUTION IS TOTALLY DEAD BECAUSE MAHAMA LED NDC HAS LOOTED THE COFFERS OF THE NATION. NOW IT IS OBVIOUS THAT THE BLOOD OF GEN.I.K.ACHAMPONG AND THE OTHERS WHO WERE EXECUTED ARE INNOCENT.
abba 8 years ago

THE OIL DESCOVERY HAS BEEN THE PERSONAL PROPERTY OF NDC CRIMINALS. EVEN GOING TO 'IMF' TESTIFIES.

THE OIL DESCOVERY HAS BEEN THE PERSONAL PROPERTY OF NDC CRIMINALS. EVEN GOING TO 'IMF' TESTIFIES.
****((((((****** 8 years ago

HE is not only corrupt he is a theft. most of GhAna money in Dubai, Kenya Liberia and Zimbabwe.

HE is not only corrupt he is a theft. most of GhAna money in Dubai, Kenya Liberia and Zimbabwe.
adusa 8 years ago

when he was leader of Nigeria before the man clean up the Nigerian tresury

when he was leader of Nigeria before the man clean up the Nigerian tresury
David 8 years ago

If indeed this is his reason for coming, then I don't think he is serious because no Nigerian looted money into Ghana, Ghana is a politically stable country with improving economy that only those with eyes can see and those N ...
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If indeed this is his reason for coming, then I don't think he is serious because no Nigerian looted money into Ghana, Ghana is a politically stable country with improving economy that only those with eyes can see and those Nigerian business men who understand economic prospect came to invest here just like some Ghanaians have invested there in Nigeria. Are we saying those Ghanaians also looted money into Nigeria? So Prince Amoabeng and co should repatriate their monies back to Ghana? Prez Buhari, please don't disgrace Africa.
hamzy 8 years ago

we not talking about business men doing legitimate business but government workers stealing government money and keeping it in different countries like usa , uk , ghana and others

we not talking about business men doing legitimate business but government workers stealing government money and keeping it in different countries like usa , uk , ghana and others
kwame 8 years ago

Buhari 100 days in office is more effective than mahama 5 yrs in office. Declare your access to the nation and let keep Ghana clean from corruption.

Buhari 100 days in office is more effective than mahama 5 yrs in office. Declare your access to the nation and let keep Ghana clean from corruption.
Abeku Quansah Ativorgbe. 8 years ago

Nigeria and South Africa are the most barbaric nations in Africa in terms of the way they treat their fellow man. They can burn you alive, hammer nails or iron rod through your head, stab you, cut off your head, etc. All thes ...
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Nigeria and South Africa are the most barbaric nations in Africa in terms of the way they treat their fellow man. They can burn you alive, hammer nails or iron rod through your head, stab you, cut off your head, etc. All these things happened to a lot of poor innocent Ghanaians and other Africans under the watch of Buhari.

Regarding his visit, I think we must co-operate with him because it is good for the progress of Africa in general. The days of corrupt officials and other criminals are numbered if we can have a united front.
NPP KWASEAFUO PARTY 8 years ago

I presumed that 750m - 1 billion dollars is lying idle in Ghanaian bank accounts. Now will NPP's Freddie Mother-Seller Thief Blay tell us which banks are holding these sums of money and what the bank account numbers are?

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I presumed that 750m - 1 billion dollars is lying idle in Ghanaian bank accounts. Now will NPP's Freddie Mother-Seller Thief Blay tell us which banks are holding these sums of money and what the bank account numbers are?

Recently, it came out that some Ghanaians, notably one from KNUST, have joined the Islamic State fighters in Syria. We were told by authorities of the KNUST that this person in particular majored in Geography and Rural Development. Guess what, NPP's Fredie Blay and his Daily Guide Gutter were not happy that the university said the guy studies Geography and Rural Development. To Freddie Blay and his nonsense spewing Daily Guide Gutter who wanted to take advantage of the unfortunate development and make the story more mouthwatering and salable, decided to change the story completely from Geography and Rural Development to NUCLEAR PHYSICS! Yes, Nuclear Physics and their icing on the cake to make their version of the story complete is that he turned his Nuclear Physics knowledge into bomb making venture and was detonating bombs he made on the computer to the delight of his father. Yep, that is how Freddie Blay the NPP thief who will not report to police for stealing is making money out of everything, besides selling his own mother.

If you can sell your mother, trust me you will do or say anything for money.

NPP KWASEAFUO PARTY!

NPP KWASEAFUO PARTY!
PAPSON 8 years ago

Looted money must be returned and those behind it shamed. I expect Nageria and other west African nations to do the same. I hope this is one way of eliminating the frequent looting of government purse within the sub-region.

Looted money must be returned and those behind it shamed. I expect Nageria and other west African nations to do the same. I hope this is one way of eliminating the frequent looting of government purse within the sub-region.
otuoNkansah 8 years ago

Looting in Africa has done More harm than good,it's time African leaders do something about it. .

Looting in Africa has done More harm than good,it's time African leaders do something about it. .
C.Y. ANDY-K 8 years ago

The ignorant journalist wrote this.

"There have been intermarriages between the nationals of the two countries dating back to over a hundred years."

Obviously, the ignoramus is unaware of the historical links people som ...
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The ignorant journalist wrote this.

"There have been intermarriages between the nationals of the two countries dating back to over a hundred years."

Obviously, the ignoramus is unaware of the historical links people some Ghanaian ethnic groups and those of Nigeria and thus limited intermarriages to "over hundred years ago", instead of say over 600 years ago!

Ewes and Gas trace their origins to Nigeria and have been intermarrying with Yorubas for many centuries. In fact, even some Yorubas migrated to Gold Coast centuries ago and by the C18th, there was a Yoruba settlement in Keta. And then to the north of Ghana down to the Asante kingdom, the Hausas who supervised the kola and the batiks trade from Kano have been settlers there for centuries too. Had it not been for the Hausa bow men, the Asantes couldn't have defeated the stronger Akyems in 1763. I gainsay that up to about 33% or more of Ghanaians have genes traceable to Nigeria, as the intermarriages started centuries ago, not merely over a 100 years ago.

These are the facts we should factor into our relations with our neighbours and create friendly relations, instead of hostile aliens compliance orders and curbing trading activities of fellow W. Africans we share common ancestry with.

Andy-K
The PHANTOM, Usa 8 years ago

The conditions may be ripe for the NPP to win the coming elections but unfortunately or fortunately the have the wrong man at the helm. Nana Addo is not presidential material and will lose!!

The conditions may be ripe for the NPP to win the coming elections but unfortunately or fortunately the have the wrong man at the helm. Nana Addo is not presidential material and will lose!!
no nonsense 8 years ago

GET YOUR FACTS RIGHT, BUDDY!!

GET YOUR FACTS RIGHT, BUDDY!!
mr cudjoe 8 years ago

Only mahama and his government would benefit from that. Thief and wicked president

Only mahama and his government would benefit from that. Thief and wicked president
KWAKU ANANSE 8 years ago

A close security aide of former President Goodluck Jonathan who was recently interrogated by security agents, had refunded to the Federal Government the sum of N1.5 billion he allegedly acquired illegally in office, New Teleg ...
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A close security aide of former President Goodluck Jonathan who was recently interrogated by security agents, had refunded to the Federal Government the sum of N1.5 billion he allegedly acquired illegally in office, New Telegraph is reporting.

The report which did not name the aide said that President Buhari’s anti-corruption crusade has started yielding results with the recovery of billions of naira from some officials who served in the immediate past administration.

Quoting a source, the report said “The security agency has recovered N1.5 billion from an aide of former President Goodluck Jonathan. After a series of investigation, the money was traced to his account, which he could not explain the source as a public servant.

“The aide is not alone as some others have voluntarily returned money to the Federal Government to avoid prosecution,” a source in the presidential villa said.

Already, the Federal Government has concluded arrangements to create an escrow account for the lodgement of the recovered funds. Buhari had sought the assistance of foreign partners and institutions to help Nigeria in the recovery of over $150 billion stolen funds stashed in foreign banks.

It was learnt that about N1.5 billion has been recovered from one of the aides of the former president. Multiple sources confirmed that the money was traced to the aide who could not explain the source of the fund, considered to be proceeds from corrupt practices.

It was further learnt that the government has traced $1 billion to a single bank account in one of the western countries.

The money, believed to be proceeds from corruption, was said to belong to an official of the Jonathan administration. “We are making headways. Don’t forget that Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State revealed that one of Jonathan’s ministers stashed $6 billion abroad. As at today, we have traced $1 billion into an account in one of the Western countries. We will soon come up with startling revelations,” the source said. But the Buhari administration is keeping secret the identity of those who have voluntarily returned stolen money.

A presidency official confided in New Telegraph that people are coming up with concrete evidence on the plundering of the nation’s commonwealth by past public office holders and public servants. “People are coming forward with documents on how the treasury was plundered.

Some details of the sordid transactions in the oil sector have been submitted to President Buhari. Nigerians will be surprised with the mindless looting of the treasury with those trusted with the nation’s commonwealth. It’s mind-boggling,” the source said. It was learnt that some of the permanent secretaries and top government officials had presented some damning documents on former public office holders relating to corrupt practices.

“The permanent secretaries did not just brief the president on the situation on ground in their respective ministries, but they presented some documents on some transactions that are not in conformity with due process. So, the briefing some of the permanent secretaries had with the president was revealing. Don’t forget that the permanent secretaries are the chief executives of the ministries,” the source added.

Already, Buhari has mandated Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo to coordinate the process of recovery of the stolen funds, it was learnt. A source close to the presidency said Osinbajo had been liaising with some officials and foreign partners who have volunteered to help Nigeria in the recovery of the fund. “We are hopeful that so much money will be recovered.

So, the vice-president has the mandate of the president to create the escrow account and work out other modalities. “The essence of this dedicated account is to ensure proper monitoring and judicious use of the recovered funds not like in the past where recovered stolen funds were mismanaged,” a source familiar with the arrangement said.

Buhari had, last week, stated that his administration had intensified efforts to recover looted funds. “We are getting cooperation from the international community, including information on ships that take crude oil from Nigeria and change direction, or offload their contents into other ships midstream. “Some monies were paid to individual accounts. We are identifying the financial institutions and countries that are involved,” Buhari said. It was learnt that the EFCC was raising a special team to help in the recovery efforts.

A source in the antigraft commission told New Telegraph that operatives had commenced a discreet probe of accounts of former and present management staff of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and its subsidiaries. “The bulk of the money stolen is from the oil sector.

We have beamed the searchlight on the activities of the oil giant and its officials, both former and present, to know their culpability in several unwholesome transactions. We are also extending investigations to oil deals and other transactions in the oil sector. We are working with the NNPC on the inquiry,” an EFCC official said.
salinsa 8 years ago

stached in ghana & our cedi is battling? it is the activities of his people which is causing a strain on our cedi.

he should hold that office & be beating about the bush and he will see what will happened to him again. lon ...
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stached in ghana & our cedi is battling? it is the activities of his people which is causing a strain on our cedi.

he should hold that office & be beating about the bush and he will see what will happened to him again. long live abacha, long live babangida
Odwan funu mahama 8 years ago

Buhari let thieving Mahama and his bastard ministers know that you are not stupid and uncaring like them.

Buhari let thieving Mahama and his bastard ministers know that you are not stupid and uncaring like them.
WHY JDM KILLED MILLS 4 POWER?? 8 years ago

MAHAMA IS A THIEF,THE MASTER OF LOOT AND SHARE

MAHAMA IS A THIEF,THE MASTER OF LOOT AND SHARE
S.H.C 8 years ago

Ghana prez wearing Black Nigeria prez wearing white. Our prez is mourning Ghana. Ghana when ?

Ghana prez wearing Black Nigeria prez wearing white. Our prez is mourning Ghana. Ghana when ?

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