'You can't sit here and determine the price of gold' - Wontumi slams government over strict gold laws

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Yaw Wontumi 4 months ago

When is this NPP idiot going to jail. He even has the gut to annoy Ghanaians. Gbemela.

When is this NPP idiot going to jail. He even has the gut to annoy Ghanaians. Gbemela.
Mpumalanga 4 months ago

O, just give him a little time! He's now eating all the mankani fufuo that he can, before he enters the "Nsawam Castle". Hahahaha.......

O, just give him a little time! He's now eating all the mankani fufuo that he can, before he enters the "Nsawam Castle". Hahahaha.......
Kingsley 4 months ago

Hahahaha….all the loopholes have been blocked. Now he can’t use selfish and fowl means to make money. The people of Ghana deserve better. All the gold money will now be channeled towards a better economy and better infras ...
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Hahahaha….all the loopholes have been blocked. Now he can’t use selfish and fowl means to make money. The people of Ghana deserve better. All the gold money will now be channeled towards a better economy and better infrastructure. NPP never again
Yanks 4 months ago

What's fowl means. TOTOBI. AKROMFUO PARTY

What's fowl means. TOTOBI. AKROMFUO PARTY
Nii 4 months ago

John Dramani Mahama and NDC have good reasons when they resisted the introduction of FSHS.NDC prefers a society full of illiterate Fowls

John Dramani Mahama and NDC have good reasons when they resisted the introduction of FSHS.NDC prefers a society full of illiterate Fowls
Rex @,Nii 4 months ago

Yes another Npp fool,free SHS is boldly enshrined in the1992 Constitution,,Section ,22/1b talks about a progressively free secondary education for every Ghanaian child of secondary school age,the 1992 constitution was drafted ...
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Yes another Npp fool,free SHS is boldly enshrined in the1992 Constitution,,Section ,22/1b talks about a progressively free secondary education for every Ghanaian child of secondary school age,the 1992 constitution was drafted by the NDC 24 yrs before Akufo Addicted Chimpanzee became president and implemented it,so if u are not as stupid as Nii,whom i have countlessly exposed his ignorance and dumbness here,how can u say same people who made somerhing a constitutional provision,are opposed to it?Even from what i have educated your stupid head about?,NDC and Npp,who first thought about free SHS for the people?Empty headed fool following fools.And remember here is Ghweb comment section and not an English test centre,so if someone makes a tyoe error,only u Npp fools will politicize it.
Kay 4 months ago

The GoldBod was set up on the basis of propaganda, so definitely they shd expect that type of resistance. The foundation of the board is weak and it will collapse in no time.

The GoldBod was set up on the basis of propaganda, so definitely they shd expect that type of resistance. The foundation of the board is weak and it will collapse in no time.
Ghc 13,000 - Ghc 8,00 = Ghc 5,000. The Ghc5,000 difference is going into taxes to d3velop the State! 4 months ago

Besides, the value ofbthe cedi has gone up so Ghc 8,000 can buy what Ghc 13,000 could not buy under useless the akuffo addo government. Besides, most of you gold dealers don't pay taxes. You mine illegally and sell it for Ghc ...
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Besides, the value ofbthe cedi has gone up so Ghc 8,000 can buy what Ghc 13,000 could not buy under useless the akuffo addo government. Besides, most of you gold dealers don't pay taxes. You mine illegally and sell it for Ghc13,000 per pound and pay zero taxes. Now you will get Ghc8,000 per pound and the Ghc 5 000 balance will go straight to the Internal Revenue as taxes!
Ghc 13,000 - Ghc 8,000 = Ghc 5,000. The Ghc5,000 difference is going into taxes to d3velop the State! 4 months ago

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Yanks h 4 months ago

The price of gold art the international market is about $3,400 which is about 34,000 cedis. Is Mahama serious? Arm robbery,. That's why he dinès with the ibos

The price of gold art the international market is about $3,400 which is about 34,000 cedis. Is Mahama serious? Arm robbery,. That's why he dinès with the ibos
Prayer 4 months ago

I second your point.Akuffo Addo's Ghc 13,000.00 is less than ghc 8,000.00 now.The Cedi os stronger

I second your point.Akuffo Addo's Ghc 13,000.00 is less than ghc 8,000.00 now.The Cedi os stronger
Yanks 4 months ago

Yaw wontumi, the world price of gold is about $3,400 now and how do you buy it for 8,000 cedis. Are you a thief or scammer or both

Yaw wontumi, the world price of gold is about $3,400 now and how do you buy it for 8,000 cedis. Are you a thief or scammer or both
KK 4 months ago

So this buffoon still has the guts to talk about gold?
When is he going to jail anyway?

So this buffoon still has the guts to talk about gold?
When is he going to jail anyway?
Akronfo Adoonothing Mumu Bawulia Ofui Atta Ayi 4 months ago

Hmmm. I same view as well. He has the nerve to be talking rubbish.

Hmmm. I same view as well. He has the nerve to be talking rubbish.
Miss Mae 4 months ago

Ah Ghana government u can’t even deal with with this mad idiot,NDC government wake up,he still has the audacity to talk after polluting our water bodies

Ah Ghana government u can’t even deal with with this mad idiot,NDC government wake up,he still has the audacity to talk after polluting our water bodies
Sethoo 4 months ago

We do not have illegal cocoa farmers that's why COCOBOD could work and survive all these yrs.NDC shd stop illegal mining b4 setting up GOLDBOD. How can they differentiate between illegal & legal gold from the miners?

We do not have illegal cocoa farmers that's why COCOBOD could work and survive all these yrs.NDC shd stop illegal mining b4 setting up GOLDBOD. How can they differentiate between illegal & legal gold from the miners?
Governance is not about empty propagandas !! 4 months ago

Pure Nonsense.... because you're not free now to destroy our river Bodies and forest for your selfish gains.
Very soon you will give a vivid account.

Pure Nonsense.... because you're not free now to destroy our river Bodies and forest for your selfish gains.
Very soon you will give a vivid account.
Me 4 months ago

It looks like someone now wants to sell his gold bars he displayed on tv. You will determine the price in prison

It looks like someone now wants to sell his gold bars he displayed on tv. You will determine the price in prison
ASEMPA 4 months ago

Exactly you have said it all.

Exactly you have said it all.
Ama 4 months ago

Gold is a metal it doesn't rot.Wontumi can keep his gold bars till NDC is kicked out of power

Gold is a metal it doesn't rot.Wontumi can keep his gold bars till NDC is kicked out of power
Ker 4 months ago

This fool is still talking

This fool is still talking
WAKU 4 months ago

THAT IS GHANA THAT UNEDUCATED PERSON TEACHING GOVERNMENT WHAT TO DO

THAT IS GHANA THAT UNEDUCATED PERSON TEACHING GOVERNMENT WHAT TO DO
Na wo see s3n 4 months ago

Hmmm he Doesn't know they are traded in dollars not cedis, what was the dollar now and then, illetterate is a disease , that's why they made the dollars worst to benefit the few. Wicked Akufo addo and his bawuliar. Bawuliar a ...
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Hmmm he Doesn't know they are traded in dollars not cedis, what was the dollar now and then, illetterate is a disease , that's why they made the dollars worst to benefit the few. Wicked Akufo addo and his bawuliar. Bawuliar a salary worker with no company or private business for him self, join politics and now sharing money like God, this can happen only in Ghana as our laws are weak, money laundering and corruption.
John 4 months ago

I blame NDC for allowing this idiot walking and talking freely

I blame NDC for allowing this idiot walking and talking freely
La Pleasure man 4 months ago

When is this Apeman Wontumi going to be caged? So we can hear him cry again.. hahaha..

When is this Apeman Wontumi going to be caged? So we can hear him cry again.. hahaha..
FunnyGhana 4 months ago

This guy should just shut up. We never want to see his stupid greedy face again. What is delaying the prosecution of this criminal.

This guy should just shut up. We never want to see his stupid greedy face again. What is delaying the prosecution of this criminal.
Piety 4 months ago

Eiiii chairman you don't fear this Mahama administration? When they come for you again don't call Ghanaians to come to your aid. I don't think Mr Bryn Acheampong will come and bail you again because you riot against him at th ...
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Eiiii chairman you don't fear this Mahama administration? When they come for you again don't call Ghanaians to come to your aid. I don't think Mr Bryn Acheampong will come and bail you again because you riot against him at the just ended conference
Peter 4 months ago

Ghanaians,determine how much you get for God Almighty has given us the resources you and fellow criminals took for granted.
What you are holding are going to be taken off you for free. Criminal

Ghanaians,determine how much you get for God Almighty has given us the resources you and fellow criminals took for granted.
What you are holding are going to be taken off you for free. Criminal
Possibleike 4 months ago

NPP is doomed. If what is stated is what he said, it just shows how ignorant this guy is.

NPP is doomed. If what is stated is what he said, it just shows how ignorant this guy is.
Kojo poku-London UK 4 months ago

You are a thief. Akuffo Addo gave you juicy contracts and you stole $380 million Axin Bank. You are an ARROGANT PERSON and an illiterate. Cocoa price is determined by the international market as well as Gold and other mineral ...
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You are a thief. Akuffo Addo gave you juicy contracts and you stole $380 million Axin Bank. You are an ARROGANT PERSON and an illiterate. Cocoa price is determined by the international market as well as Gold and other minerals. You must go to prison. It is a disgrace that an illiterate like you is in charge of the great Ashanti region.
Kwame Peter 4 months ago

Chairman Wontumi,some parasite of borrowed fixed address is insulting you but never mind,this whole good business is a scam being made to look state owned like Cocobod,the benefit goes into the pockets of those who set it up ...
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Chairman Wontumi,some parasite of borrowed fixed address is insulting you but never mind,this whole good business is a scam being made to look state owned like Cocobod,the benefit goes into the pockets of those who set it up with Sammy Gyamfi as their surrogate,I have always opined that JM is like a thieving salesman sacked by his employer and re-employed after much begging,such a character will always come back with advanced thieving skills and this is what Ghanaians are seeing in GoldBod,and as for my insulting brethren,carry on with your insults while those on whose behalf you think you are insulting are resetting themselves,family and friends excluding you or have you received your share of Kwakye Ofosu’s GHC78.8million which has been shared recently or yours is pro bono propaganda? THINK!
Nonesense! 4 months ago

What was the fx rate when NPP was in power compared to today? Grow up oh ye little brain!

What was the fx rate when NPP was in power compared to today? Grow up oh ye little brain!
Jaman 4 months ago

Yoo. Keep running your mouth

Yoo. Keep running your mouth
AmanorUSA 4 months ago

Oh but the government can set the price of cocoa for the farmers ? Do you know that Nana Addo gave the farmers less than 50 percent of the world price of cocoa then? Part of the money from gold (5000) difference is for taxes, ...
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Oh but the government can set the price of cocoa for the farmers ? Do you know that Nana Addo gave the farmers less than 50 percent of the world price of cocoa then? Part of the money from gold (5000) difference is for taxes, reclamation and management cost. By law, 30percent of cocoa money from farmers is taken free by the government for management and development. Please shut up and stop mining then.
Ok 4 months ago

I hate galamsey but on this matter I agree with wontumi .gold prices determine by gold board is arbitrary bcos unless govt invest in gold production ...it can't feed on other people suffering for benefit of few political elit ...
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I hate galamsey but on this matter I agree with wontumi .gold prices determine by gold board is arbitrary bcos unless govt invest in gold production ...it can't feed on other people suffering for benefit of few political elite .
Gold must bought at world prices ...see how they made cocoa farmers poor and fat cat in accra feed on them .
Govt must invest equipment in the mines and then become first option to buy at discount
Kwame Peter 4 months ago

For those who lack understanding of basic economics with respect to the behavior of market forces,the current price of gold is an incentive for people to smuggle just as high customs tariffs encourage smuggling simple.If this ...
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For those who lack understanding of basic economics with respect to the behavior of market forces,the current price of gold is an incentive for people to smuggle just as high customs tariffs encourage smuggling simple.If this is not a scam,the government interest should be foreign currency earnings and not profit’ so the gold should bought at international market price less administrative charges,the sellers will willingly come and sell without any compulsion,’buga buga’ Will not work.
Obempe Mensah 4 months ago

Richard he is still talking oo come and see something please is the cell empty at EOCO please come and send him back

Richard he is still talking oo come and see something please is the cell empty at EOCO please come and send him back
THE LEVEL OF INFANTILLISM 4 months ago

What an infantile statement. At your age, you do not know that the price is Dollar denominated and therefore the local price is determined by the exchange. Your level of ignorance is too much. The fool becomes wise when he ke ...
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What an infantile statement. At your age, you do not know that the price is Dollar denominated and therefore the local price is determined by the exchange. Your level of ignorance is too much. The fool becomes wise when he keeps silent.
Prof. USA 4 months ago

This guy isn’t smart at all. COCOBOD determines the price of cocoa bags in Ghana! The domestic price is far lower than international market price! The margin is set aside for government projects.

This guy isn’t smart at all. COCOBOD determines the price of cocoa bags in Ghana! The domestic price is far lower than international market price! The margin is set aside for government projects.
Amanoquestion 4 months ago

Because the Attorney General has allowed this fool to go scot free after destroying our ecosystem that is why he has the audacity to open his dirty mouth to spew nonsense.
Is this fool not the same person whom it w ...
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Because the Attorney General has allowed this fool to go scot free after destroying our ecosystem that is why he has the audacity to open his dirty mouth to spew nonsense.
Is this fool not the same person whom it was alleged fatulate like tortoise when having sex?
Rose 4 months ago

Has Wontumi helped paid the medical bill of one ailing Ghanaian? Rappers and musicians are doing that now yet all what this greedy bastard thinks of is solid money and nothing else

Has Wontumi helped paid the medical bill of one ailing Ghanaian? Rappers and musicians are doing that now yet all what this greedy bastard thinks of is solid money and nothing else
SA 4 months ago

Arrest him again, he is a criminal and evil person, a trouble maker.

Arrest him again, he is a criminal and evil person, a trouble maker.
Kwam 4 months ago

So when during the NPP time gold was 13000¢ what benefits did the country as whole got from it?
The only thing you did was to foolishly display gold on live TV as solid cash. Kwasia

So when during the NPP time gold was 13000¢ what benefits did the country as whole got from it?
The only thing you did was to foolishly display gold on live TV as solid cash. Kwasia
Kofi Sam 4 months ago

Eeeeiiiii this guy you won't keep quiet? You have found your voice and still talking?

Eeeeiiiii this guy you won't keep quiet? You have found your voice and still talking?
Akajatayogogo 4 months ago

I pity Ghana,so Wontumi is still there talking and walking free without prosecution to Go to prison . Ooh Africa

I pity Ghana,so Wontumi is still there talking and walking free without prosecution to Go to prison . Ooh Africa
Samson 4 months ago

When an ignoramus like Boasiako talks you don’t waste time listening. To say that gold is the only commodity whose price is determined by the international price is unbelievably stupid. And here is a man that claims he is a ...
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When an ignoramus like Boasiako talks you don’t waste time listening. To say that gold is the only commodity whose price is determined by the international price is unbelievably stupid. And here is a man that claims he is an experienced trader in gold.
With the availability of prices on several exchanges in the media you don’t have to be in London to know the current price of gold.
So ignorance is indeed what is destroying our country. This man should not be involved in any international commodity trading.
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Yaw Sango 4 months ago

You are stupid man , you want good roads, hospitals, schools ect where should the money come from, when you you were selling at that price what did you do for the country, greedy people.

You are stupid man , you want good roads, hospitals, schools ect where should the money come from, when you you were selling at that price what did you do for the country, greedy people.
Agbesi 4 months ago

This illitrate is still talking, what does he know about Gold pricing, he thinks the Mokola way he knows is what it should be. NONSENSE

This illitrate is still talking, what does he know about Gold pricing, he thinks the Mokola way he knows is what it should be. NONSENSE
Rocky USA 4 months ago

U are already a prisoner . Stop making noise. What do you know mother fucker criminal nega wontumi?. Go and keep on begging Mahama. No one is going to listen to your begging. Ofuii

U are already a prisoner . Stop making noise. What do you know mother fucker criminal nega wontumi?. Go and keep on begging Mahama. No one is going to listen to your begging. Ofuii
Yes 4 months ago

Foolish Wuntumi. The hash laws will make you stop the galamsey

Foolish Wuntumi. The hash laws will make you stop the galamsey
Yes 4 months ago

The government is wasting time on jailing this man. Why?

The government is wasting time on jailing this man. Why?
Be informed 4 months ago

To make it easier for Wuntumi, let’s use the fuel scenario. Same quantity of fuel that sold at 16 cedis last year sells for 11 cedis today. So 1 cedis last year is not the same as 1 cedis this year. The Cedi is stronger tha ...
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To make it easier for Wuntumi, let’s use the fuel scenario. Same quantity of fuel that sold at 16 cedis last year sells for 11 cedis today. So 1 cedis last year is not the same as 1 cedis this year. The Cedi is stronger than before. Now, the local buyers of gold who are more than the sellers will be happy that they can afford it cheaper.
Haha 4 months ago

I am so happy he is feeling better, after he fell so ill during his stay at EOCO

I am so happy he is feeling better, after he fell so ill during his stay at EOCO
Vodushi 4 months ago

This fool will surely be rotting in jail aswear!!

This fool will surely be rotting in jail aswear!!
Asakramitoga 4 months ago

Wontimi shut up.yput smelly dirty mouth. Who are you to tell government what to do. Abuaaaaaaaaa!

Wontimi shut up.yput smelly dirty mouth. Who are you to tell government what to do. Abuaaaaaaaaa!
Kwesi 4 months ago

This is business guys. Gold is mined.
Has the prices of all items used to mine gold reduced. If dollar has reduced them the prices of many many items should reduce. The government should ran the economy wholeheartedly wher ...
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This is business guys. Gold is mined.
Has the prices of all items used to mine gold reduced. If dollar has reduced them the prices of many many items should reduce. The government should ran the economy wholeheartedly where prices are controlled or ran ran a free market economy.
Pee 4 months ago

Please why do you all thank you this man to still talk EOCO, where are you

Please why do you all thank you this man to still talk EOCO, where are you
Peter 4 months ago

Another NPP economic messiah!!
Hahahaha

Another NPP economic messiah!!
Hahahaha
Truth 4 months ago

BS!

BS!
Ellis 4 months ago

My Chairman, I hope the difference you're crying about is not the result of exchange rate appreciation. If you are confused you can employ me to teach you for a small cedis

My Chairman, I hope the difference you're crying about is not the result of exchange rate appreciation. If you are confused you can employ me to teach you for a small cedis
No sense 4 months ago

These guy talks by heart,how will this affect 2028,why these guys obsessed with winning elections you were there for 8 years and you failed miserably,what chance again do you won't,who will vote for npp, please shut up

These guy talks by heart,how will this affect 2028,why these guys obsessed with winning elections you were there for 8 years and you failed miserably,what chance again do you won't,who will vote for npp, please shut up
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Sebastian Deh 4 months ago

Wow. The economics and trade guru who is also Chairman of the largest support base of the NPP.
How did he become Ashanti Regional Chairman?

Wow. The economics and trade guru who is also Chairman of the largest support base of the NPP.
How did he become Ashanti Regional Chairman?
AD 4 months ago

The people of Ghana can say, they don't want any mining in Ghana, who is that international market that will come and determine our gold price,

The people of Ghana can say, they don't want any mining in Ghana, who is that international market that will come and determine our gold price,
Demetrius 4 months ago

You will be languishing in jail by 2028 so don't worry about reduced gold prices...

You will be languishing in jail by 2028 so don't worry about reduced gold prices...
Name William 4 months ago

Just look at who's talking. Please Just shut up your stealing filthy mouth. You still got the got continue speaking. Very soon you are going to have stroke

Just look at who's talking. Please Just shut up your stealing filthy mouth. You still got the got continue speaking. Very soon you are going to have stroke
It's me again 4 months ago

Shouldn't you be celebrating if NDC shall loose the next election? Because it's not favoring you then it must termed, right? Ghanaians are more concerned about the the prices of foods on the market.

Shouldn't you be celebrating if NDC shall loose the next election? Because it's not favoring you then it must termed, right? Ghanaians are more concerned about the the prices of foods on the market.
JULOR CAESAR 4 months ago

Nor should a crooked and corrupt Wontumi have the right to engage in illegal mining in Ghana's forest preserves. And since you weren't able to use your galamsey loot to buy that Chelsea football team in the UK, there's a foot ...
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Nor should a crooked and corrupt Wontumi have the right to engage in illegal mining in Ghana's forest preserves. And since you weren't able to use your galamsey loot to buy that Chelsea football team in the UK, there's a football team that you may consider buying, the Elsie football team that plays in the Galamsey League.
Empty Barrels make the most noise 4 months ago

This man is a semi literate fool. I don’t want to hear a word from him. Please lock him up as soon as possible. People like him will destroy all our dear nation’s vegetation, and replace it with plastic plants. They are s ...
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This man is a semi literate fool. I don’t want to hear a word from him. Please lock him up as soon as possible. People like him will destroy all our dear nation’s vegetation, and replace it with plastic plants. They are so DUMB that they don’t even know the difference. KWASIA FOOL
Hey 4 months ago

So this man is free? Politics is good oooo. You can do anything and get awsy with it.

So this man is free? Politics is good oooo. You can do anything and get awsy with it.
Ken 4 months ago

Shameless man.

Shameless man.
Grandmaster. 4 months ago

The impudence of the dying cockroach. Enemies of the state

The impudence of the dying cockroach. Enemies of the state
Bb 4 months ago

Why you don’t put this guy in prison

Why you don’t put this guy in prison
Divine Lawuiekpor 4 months ago

Chairman what was the exchange rate then Chairman please I know and you education is not far so if you want speak ask the educated to around you to understand the reason This price control have help a lot of Ghanaian The d ...
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Chairman what was the exchange rate then Chairman please I know and you education is not far so if you want speak ask the educated to around you to understand the reason This price control have help a lot of Ghanaian The dollar price have changed riice cooking Oil

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