Kumasi: Oil stealing syndicate at BOST busted

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AK47 IS MY FUCKING ADDRESS 10 years ago

I LOVE GHANA POLICE

I LOVE GHANA POLICE
BlindMan 10 years ago

Put him in JAIL for a long, long time, and then go after his accomplices which might include some 'calibre' corporate officials; jail them all!

Put him in JAIL for a long, long time, and then go after his accomplices which might include some 'calibre' corporate officials; jail them all!
KOLA, LONDON PROPER 10 years ago

ARE BED-FELLOWS.

Any wonder Kuffuor and his 17 thieves raped Ghana of her resources?

Kronfuor kuffuor the john alone sold Ghana telecom to Vodafone in a style reminiscent of the slave master and the slave middle man.

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ARE BED-FELLOWS.

Any wonder Kuffuor and his 17 thieves raped Ghana of her resources?

Kronfuor kuffuor the john alone sold Ghana telecom to Vodafone in a style reminiscent of the slave master and the slave middle man.

The slave middle man being Kuffuor, alias kofi diawuo.

I hardly believe an Asante man can be made a president of Ghana ever again or get employed in any Financial set up.

Thievery is in their gene.
Repugnant. 10 years ago

Rabid asante thieves; steals to the extreme, oil, electric cables, smoked fish, nku cream etc. They used to invade the coast to steal dry [GIN] FROM THE COASTAL MERCHANTS, WHICH BECAME THEIR MONIKER asante! AND ALSO INURED PR ...
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Rabid asante thieves; steals to the extreme, oil, electric cables, smoked fish, nku cream etc. They used to invade the coast to steal dry [GIN] FROM THE COASTAL MERCHANTS, WHICH BECAME THEIR MONIKER asante! AND ALSO INURED PROFLIGATE THIEVERY/SLAVERY AGAINST WEAKER TRIBES.

"Ey3 nsa nti," na eyinom aka wo ho abomu yi. Meaning it was because of gin/alcohol that these have embraced each other. FYI, ASANTE=Ey3 nsa nti.
Parker 10 years ago

Eye asowante not "Ey3 nsa nti" that's wky they are strong headed and resilient,the Fantes(Efa ate)meaning the other half,the break away half of the tribe.
I learned our ancestors reached a point where the Fantes decided to m ...
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Eye asowante not "Ey3 nsa nti" that's wky they are strong headed and resilient,the Fantes(Efa ate)meaning the other half,the break away half of the tribe.
I learned our ancestors reached a point where the Fantes decided to marched on to occupy the coastal areas while they urged the asantes to moved along they refused and settle where they are now, while the Fantes termed Asowantes as Asantes they recognized their other half as Efaate as Fantes,we should be careful as the colonists did everything to wipe the bond between us the i's and the e's should properly be used.
Nicholas J Bedzo 10 years ago

These are the people wanted tobe the
President for Ghana?Kufour, Nana Addo
with fefurious characteristics.

These are the people wanted tobe the
President for Ghana?Kufour, Nana Addo
with fefurious characteristics.
TEACHER 10 years ago

"Thievery is in their gene."

What kind of English is that?

"Thievery is in their gene."

What kind of English is that?
BOST Concern Staff 10 years ago

Hhmmm!!!!!! My brother at times let be polite & decorous in articulating our views as enshrined in the 1992 Constitution without resorting to this obnoxious manner of yours. Please, be circumspect in your choice of expression ...
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Hhmmm!!!!!! My brother at times let be polite & decorous in articulating our views as enshrined in the 1992 Constitution without resorting to this obnoxious manner of yours. Please, be circumspect in your choice of expressions.
Now, on the issue on Nana Yaw being Asante and for that matter all Asantes’ are bunch of thieves is such an unthinking statement from you.
For your information, Nana Yaw is from Eastern Region, Kwahu to be precise. His so called employer security firm, JEDEM, started guarding BOST installation after the NDC has taken over in 2009. So on what basis that the NPPs’ becoming thieves as stated in statement. Boss get your facts right….. Okay? Because Dr. Akoto and Alhaji Huudu Yahya as MD and Board Chairman respectively under so called Asomdwee Hene’s regime awarded the contract to their party faithful from the Volta Region. And this is where the party cronies have landed BOST and as that matter Mother Ghana. This matter has just begun.
It is sad for people to talk about matters that they don’t have widespread acquaintance about
ohenenana 10 years ago

Kola, if you want to get into ethnic profiling on line, be advised that you can be caught and face the music.

Kola, if you want to get into ethnic profiling on line, be advised that you can be caught and face the music.
dankaloma 10 years ago

Blindman is damn right that some corporate officials are involved

Blindman is damn right that some corporate officials are involved
Bibini-Akanfuo 10 years ago

Regular Saturday afternoon attendace at the many funeral festivities,or his Sunday morning "motuo" rendezvous with 'friends' and countless concubines. What a greedy bastard!
If necessary,we will resort to "Antoa Nsuo Nyamaa" ...
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Regular Saturday afternoon attendace at the many funeral festivities,or his Sunday morning "motuo" rendezvous with 'friends' and countless concubines. What a greedy bastard!
If necessary,we will resort to "Antoa Nsuo Nyamaa" to recover every pesewa the good people of this abundantly blessed nation has lost through the corrupt activities of persons like this charlatan.
Kwabena 10 years ago

The vigilante did not take the bribe so the police should also not take anything. Let the laws of the land deal with the culprits not forgetting the courts as well. When someone takes something along the line to declare the c ...
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The vigilante did not take the bribe so the police should also not take anything. Let the laws of the land deal with the culprits not forgetting the courts as well. When someone takes something along the line to declare the case as foolish, the vigilante will next time take his share and will not report.
Ka Na Wu 10 years ago

Arrest Mahama and his boys for supporting the thieves

Arrest Mahama and his boys for supporting the thieves
ASHANTIS ARE SO CORRUPT 10 years ago

What sort of tribe is this? Stealing and cheating all over the place. Kufuor stole everything from our coffers. He even stole our money to build a hotel. Ghana is better off without these ashantis.

What sort of tribe is this? Stealing and cheating all over the place. Kufuor stole everything from our coffers. He even stole our money to build a hotel. Ghana is better off without these ashantis.
AKOFENA 10 years ago

You are a fool.Most of the stealing going on in the civil service is done by ewes and Gas most of whom work in the audit and accountant General's Department.Is Rawlings not one of the richest people in Ghana now?How did he ge ...
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You are a fool.Most of the stealing going on in the civil service is done by ewes and Gas most of whom work in the audit and accountant General's Department.Is Rawlings not one of the richest people in Ghana now?How did he get his money,lands and properties?
wiseman 10 years ago

massa if u don't hve anything to say just quit.think before you talk.

massa if u don't hve anything to say just quit.think before you talk.
mohammed 10 years ago

This is a serious matter and it must be investigated thoroughly. It seems like the rot just prior to the June 4 uprising. However, most ghanains are mature now to refuse being bribed and most police are courageous to foil and ...
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This is a serious matter and it must be investigated thoroughly. It seems like the rot just prior to the June 4 uprising. However, most ghanains are mature now to refuse being bribed and most police are courageous to foil and arrest culprits for prosecution. We are waiting four our honerable Courts who have proven incorruptible and independent in the Wateville and woyome case to doit here again. The message should be simple retrieve all what you have stolen including others in your circle and all pay back with interest and huge penalty and ban from public office.
Bibini-Akanfuo 10 years ago

This suggestion,if scrupulously followed, will lighten the 'burden' that we have placed on some of our Judges, who take years to dispose of 'cut-and-dried' cases of corruption,all in the name of 'natural justice' and the rule ...
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This suggestion,if scrupulously followed, will lighten the 'burden' that we have placed on some of our Judges, who take years to dispose of 'cut-and-dried' cases of corruption,all in the name of 'natural justice' and the rule of law.
UHF 10 years ago

I will say good job by the VIGILANTE he must be rewarded let us all help the police to bring back this our mother land Ghana to winning ways if we all done be come vigilantes these criminals will spit to your face from his fo ...
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I will say good job by the VIGILANTE he must be rewarded let us all help the police to bring back this our mother land Ghana to winning ways if we all done be come vigilantes these criminals will spit to your face from his four wheel drive and tell you are lazy
prince mahama kelly 10 years ago

prais Rawlings, he encouraged all sort of people to fight against bribed and corruption. Despite political differences we can help our mother Ghanaland to demostrate as the man did, I LOVE GHANA

prais Rawlings, he encouraged all sort of people to fight against bribed and corruption. Despite political differences we can help our mother Ghanaland to demostrate as the man did, I LOVE GHANA
KOFI JIMMY BA THIEFMAN 10 years ago

WHAT IS THE UNION SAYING ABOUT THIS? THEY WILL NOT SAY ANYTHING BECAUSE ALL THEY ARE INTERESTED IS STRIKE, STRIKE, STRIKE. WHAT ARE THE KUMASI MP'S SAYING? NOTHING! IF IT HAPPENS IN YOUR CONSTITUENCY, SHOW CONCERN.

WHAT IS THE UNION SAYING ABOUT THIS? THEY WILL NOT SAY ANYTHING BECAUSE ALL THEY ARE INTERESTED IS STRIKE, STRIKE, STRIKE. WHAT ARE THE KUMASI MP'S SAYING? NOTHING! IF IT HAPPENS IN YOUR CONSTITUENCY, SHOW CONCERN.
dankaloma 10 years ago

Any reason why his picture was not shown?

Any reason why his picture was not shown?
Mubarak 10 years ago

I think those posting comments should have courtsey of not insulting people. Corruption cuts across every political igeology and ethnic group. He suspect may be an Ashanti but there're equally morally corrupt citizens in othe ...
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I think those posting comments should have courtsey of not insulting people. Corruption cuts across every political igeology and ethnic group. He suspect may be an Ashanti but there're equally morally corrupt citizens in other ethnic groups.
RIGHTMAN-USA 10 years ago

MAN, this is not corruption,FELONY. Please don't confuse us,a very serious crime like this and you are telling us it's what? corruption? This calls for confiscation of their properties.

MAN, this is not corruption,FELONY. Please don't confuse us,a very serious crime like this and you are telling us it's what? corruption? This calls for confiscation of their properties.
GHANAIANS ARE THIEVES 10 years ago

CAN'T TRUST ANYONE IN GHANA,NOT EVEN YOUR FAMILY-FOLKS

CAN'T TRUST ANYONE IN GHANA,NOT EVEN YOUR FAMILY-FOLKS
Yaw 10 years ago

bring in the President to this indicates the sort of person you are

bring in the President to this indicates the sort of person you are
Parker 10 years ago

What has this got to do with the president,

What has this got to do with the president,
CROOKS & THIEVES 10 years ago

CAN'T TRUST GHANAIANS

CAN'T TRUST GHANAIANS
Parker 10 years ago

Yes you teach ghanaians how to steal and cover up thru paperwork,and now they have become masters,that's who we are,we always excel,just watch our black stars in action in Brazil next year.never teach ghanaman how to do anyth ...
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Yes you teach ghanaians how to steal and cover up thru paperwork,and now they have become masters,that's who we are,we always excel,just watch our black stars in action in Brazil next year.never teach ghanaman how to do anything becos you gonna regret.
HABLUTA SENYO 10 years ago

ASHANTES ARE CANCER IN GHANA BLOOD
ASHANTE INDEPENDENT IS THE SOLUTION

ASHANTES ARE CANCER IN GHANA BLOOD
ASHANTE INDEPENDENT IS THE SOLUTION
Nana2 10 years ago

Ashantes and Akans in general founded Ghana! So I guess you're either lost or just plain stupid. Ashantes are superior and rest of you all (Ewes and Pepefour) are inferior and slaves.

Ashantes and Akans in general founded Ghana! So I guess you're either lost or just plain stupid. Ashantes are superior and rest of you all (Ewes and Pepefour) are inferior and slaves.
Sariki Zongo 10 years ago

Stealing is Either in their Genes or is part of their culture. cheating in exams,workplaces,in offices,in churches and everywhere they just can,t stop.

Stealing is Either in their Genes or is part of their culture. cheating in exams,workplaces,in offices,in churches and everywhere they just can,t stop.
Nana2 10 years ago

so how come we're still smarter and more visionary than everyone else? How come the pictures of the "Big 6" on the currency contains no Ewe? Makes me wonder why Ewes hate to stay in Togo instead.

so how come we're still smarter and more visionary than everyone else? How come the pictures of the "Big 6" on the currency contains no Ewe? Makes me wonder why Ewes hate to stay in Togo instead.
ohenenana 10 years ago

Sariki you are being watched, for your racist behaviuor

Sariki you are being watched, for your racist behaviuor
Nana2 10 years ago

Ashantes are still superior and more human than the rest of you Ewes and Pepefour!! You clowns can keep moaning like taking a prostitute's money...and when we're ready for you, you'd be placed where you belong!..in Togo!

Ashantes are still superior and more human than the rest of you Ewes and Pepefour!! You clowns can keep moaning like taking a prostitute's money...and when we're ready for you, you'd be placed where you belong!..in Togo!
OBIBINI. 10 years ago

And these people will turn round and blame the government.Nkansah certainly belongs to the NPP.He and his accomplices should be prosecuted and given long jail sentences with hard labour.

And these people will turn round and blame the government.Nkansah certainly belongs to the NPP.He and his accomplices should be prosecuted and given long jail sentences with hard labour.
Joe, Foley 10 years ago

Yes, these thieves, emulating the notorious behaviour of Kronfuor Kufuor and some equally thieves with unsavoury characters are those making the loudest noises about the economic , fuel, transportation and high level of utili ...
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Yes, these thieves, emulating the notorious behaviour of Kronfuor Kufuor and some equally thieves with unsavoury characters are those making the loudest noises about the economic , fuel, transportation and high level of utility prices in the country. Listen to how big they have been milking the resources and with total disregard and impunity. I would not be surprised if some of these greedy and shameless journalist, untrustworthy politicians and unscrupulous citizens are secretly in league with these thieves and they join in making irresponsible and noisy calls to hoodwink the average citizens.
KA AKYIRE 10 years ago

THESE ARE SOME OF THE CLEAR CASES THAT RUN DOWN THE ECONOMY. WE ARE WATCHING WHAT THE GOVERNMENT WILL DO

THESE ARE SOME OF THE CLEAR CASES THAT RUN DOWN THE ECONOMY. WE ARE WATCHING WHAT THE GOVERNMENT WILL DO
concern ghanian 10 years ago

GHANA POLICE WILL COLLECT THE BRIBE AND CLEAN MOUTH. CHANGE THE VIGILANTES TO POLICE

GHANA POLICE WILL COLLECT THE BRIBE AND CLEAN MOUTH. CHANGE THE VIGILANTES TO POLICE
wofa Koo 10 years ago

Nkansah is NDC and he is helping the police to investigate the theft which was done by NPP. Morons,everything is Kufour, Nana, and NPP. How will a nation growth with such hatred and weak mentality.

Nkansah is NDC and he is helping the police to investigate the theft which was done by NPP. Morons,everything is Kufour, Nana, and NPP. How will a nation growth with such hatred and weak mentality.
peace 10 years ago

HE IS AN NDC MAN HE BE FREE

HE IS AN NDC MAN HE BE FREE
Techiman Oyokoni 10 years ago

If Ghanaians were smart they their resources wisely to create a better nation. Instead you let Europeans, east Asians to take are land and steal their oil. Asantes are smart, but the Ghanaians that surrounds us are the dumb o ...
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If Ghanaians were smart they their resources wisely to create a better nation. Instead you let Europeans, east Asians to take are land and steal their oil. Asantes are smart, but the Ghanaians that surrounds us are the dumb ones that bring Ghana down. Asantes don't need Ghana that is why we don't inbvest properly in Ghana because of the Scum that surrounds us!
Techiman Oyokoni 10 years ago

If Ghanaians were smart they would use their resources wisely to create a better nation. Instead you let Europeans, east Asians to take are land and steal their oil. Asantes are smart, but the Ghanaians that surrounds us are ...
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If Ghanaians were smart they would use their resources wisely to create a better nation. Instead you let Europeans, east Asians to take are land and steal their oil. Asantes are smart, but the Ghanaians that surrounds us are the dumb ones that bring Ghana down. Asantes don't need Ghana that is why we don't inbvest properly in Ghana because of the Scum that surrounds u
yaa boatemaah 10 years ago

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British firm Mabey and Johnson convicted of bribing foreign politicians

BAE the next target as bridge-building firm becomes first major UK company to be convicted of foreign bribery
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David Leigh and Rob Evans

The Guardian, Friday 25 September 2009 17.50 BST

A string of foreign politicians and officials were named as having received corrupt payments from a British firm today, as the company admitted it had systematically paid bribes around the world to win contracts.

The bridge-building firm, Mabey and Johnson, is the first major British company to be convicted of foreign bribery. Many of its contracts were financially supported by the British taxpayer.

The conviction by the Serious Fraud Office comes as the fraud agency turns its attention to a bigger target, BAE, Britain's biggest arms firm.

The SFO has given BAE until Wednesday to decide whether to bow to an ultimatum and agree to some version of a plea bargain over long-running corruption allegations.

Richard Alderman, the agency's director, has put his credibility on the line, and, according to Whitehall sources, is committed to asking law officers for consent to prosecute the arms giant if it fails to accept multimillion-pound penalties.

Today, at Southwark crown court, London, John Hardy QC for the SFO, revealed the names of 12 individuals in six countries alleged to have received bribes from the Reading-based Mabey and Johnson.

He said the company paid "a wide-ranging series of bribes" totalling £470,000 to politicians and officials in Ghana.

He identified five who travelled to Britain to collect sums of money from £10,000 to £55,000 from bank accounts in London and Watford.

Ministers and officials in Angola, Madagascar, Mozambique, Bangladesh, and Jamaica were also bribed, Hardy told the court.

Hardy said that over eight years, the firm gave £100,000 "to buy the favours" of Joseph Hibbert, a key Jamaican official in awarding contracts, one of them worth £14m.

The court was told how the firm, owned by one of Britain's richest families, paid bribes totalling £1m to foreign politicians and officials to get export orders valued at £60m to £70m through covert middlemen.

The Mabey family built up a fortune of more than £200m by selling steel bridges internationally.

The company also broke UN sanctions by illegally paying £363,000 to Saddam Hussein's government from 2001 – 2002.

This first conviction has been hailed as a landmark by the British government, which has been heavily criticised for failing to prosecute any UK firm for foreign bribery. Campaigners said the failure rendered the 1997 pledge to crack down on corrupt exporters worthless.

The firm will pay out more than £6.5m, including fines and reparations to foreign governments.

It pleaded guilty to corruption in a pioneering deal with the SFO. It is the first time the agency has concluded a US-style plea bargain with a firm accused of corruption overseas.

The company said it had reformed itself, stopped making corrupt payments, and got rid of five executives. Timothy Langdale, the firm's QC, said: "This is a new company. It is not the one which made these payments."

The SFO investigation continues to look into whether individuals should be prosecuted.

Overseas politicians and officials named as recipients of bribes from Mabey and Johnson

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Ato Qarshie (former roads minister) £55,000

Saddique Bonniface (minister of works) £25,500

Amadu Seidu (former deputy roads minister) £10,000

Edward Lord-Attivor (chairman inter-city transport corp) £10,000

Dr George Sepah-Yankey (health minister) £15,000

Kumasi: Oil stealing syndicate at BOST busted

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