MP accused of stealing GH¢293K; summoned by police

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Tawiah 10 years ago

This particular MP stood for elections to escape prosecution when he was at GIPC. I am really sure the family has been short changed and it is simply fair that the MP isn't allowed to even represent his constituency anymore. ...
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This particular MP stood for elections to escape prosecution when he was at GIPC. I am really sure the family has been short changed and it is simply fair that the MP isn't allowed to even represent his constituency anymore.
Criminals are not fit to be allowed to enter parliament, which unfortunately is what we seem to be getting these days.
YAA NAA KILLER 10 years ago

Only God know what he did as CEO. Thieves inside out. Ashantis wont earn money the genuine hard way. They wont go to school but become shoeshine boys, sell used clothes at kantamanto whilst looking out for who to defraud.

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Only God know what he did as CEO. Thieves inside out. Ashantis wont earn money the genuine hard way. They wont go to school but become shoeshine boys, sell used clothes at kantamanto whilst looking out for who to defraud.

Those who school are even worst. Cocaine trafficking is for the brave ones amongst them. When they succeed, they brag and scream and insult everybody for not being rich. When all goes wrong, they turn to sikaduro. Oh, what a people.
KK 10 years ago

Wrong - This is a typical NDC Man

Wrong - This is a typical NDC Man
RJ 10 years ago

"The Takoradi Central Police has invited Member of Parliament for Ahanta West and the former Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Mr. George Aboagye, for questioning."

So big men are INV ...
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"The Takoradi Central Police has invited Member of Parliament for Ahanta West and the former Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Mr. George Aboagye, for questioning."

So big men are INVITED whiles the poor are ARRESTED
Dr. Appeadu 10 years ago

The main problem facing Ghana is that we have failed to develop strong institutions that PUNISH wrongdoing. These strong institutions are created by leaders and I wish to strongly urge President Mahama and whoever becomes Pre ...
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The main problem facing Ghana is that we have failed to develop strong institutions that PUNISH wrongdoing. These strong institutions are created by leaders and I wish to strongly urge President Mahama and whoever becomes President after him to please, please work hard to strengthen the institutions that exist and make them work. We need to PUNISH CORRUPTION, no matter where it is coming from! If we don't do this, we will invite chaos and military coup because it seems the only thing the African leader responds to is a bullet to his head!!! Sad!!!
PUNISH CORRUPTION 10 years ago

THE SOLUTION TO GHANA AND AFRICA'S MS IS TO PUNISH CORRUPTION!! PUNISH CORRUPTION!! PUNISH CORRUPTION!! WHETHER FROM JJ, KUFFUOR, MAHAMA, MILLS, PUNISH CORRUPTION OOOOHH!! PUNISH CORRUPTION!! TOM!! TOM!! GHANAIAN'S DEMAND PU ...
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THE SOLUTION TO GHANA AND AFRICA'S MS IS TO PUNISH CORRUPTION!! PUNISH CORRUPTION!! PUNISH CORRUPTION!! WHETHER FROM JJ, KUFFUOR, MAHAMA, MILLS, PUNISH CORRUPTION OOOOHH!! PUNISH CORRUPTION!! TOM!! TOM!! GHANAIAN'S DEMAND PUNISHMENT FOR CORRUPT OFFICIALS AND ALL LEADERS!!!!!
PUNISH CORRUPTION 10 years ago

I MEAN "GHANA AND AFRICA'S PROBLEMS"

I MEAN "GHANA AND AFRICA'S PROBLEMS"
CARDINAL 10 years ago

Unfortunately, Moses Brew was recuperating from a lorry accident and, therefore, directed that the cheque be issued in the name of G.K.A African Trade Service, a company owned by the MP, George Aboagye.

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Unfortunately, Moses Brew was recuperating from a lorry accident and, therefore, directed that the cheque be issued in the name of G.K.A African Trade Service, a company owned by the MP, George Aboagye.

I was initially wondering why Mr Brew directed the money to be issued in Mr Aboagye's company name but further information provided in this article revealed why it was done that way.

"According to him, the family agreed to charge Ghc10, 000.00 for an acre of land but he, as a businessman, sold an acre for Ghc15, 000.00."

Let's stop jumping into conclusions. The MP might be an NDC MP but if what he is saying is the truth, then the family has no case against him.

He has every right to the money if the family agreed to sell an acre for Ghc10, 000.00 and he as a businessman was able to sell it at Ghc15, 000.00.

He is also right to deduct taxes from this sale as the sale was done through his company's name. Even if he has sold an acre of land for 30,000 Ghana cedis, all the family was entitled to was the 10,000 Ghana cedis they agreed to.

Ghanaians always think they are cheated when they enter into business contracts and later found out the other party made a profit from that transaction.

Let's wait before we make judgement.
Mike Olongo, USA 10 years ago

My understanding is that the land had already been sold by one agent and it was at the first installment payment stage that the MP was instructed to receive the check on that agent's behalf. The point of the MP selling the la ...
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My understanding is that the land had already been sold by one agent and it was at the first installment payment stage that the MP was instructed to receive the check on that agent's behalf. The point of the MP selling the land for 5% more is therefore untenable. Furthermore, it appears the purchasers had already deducted tax from the amount payable. Please note that 25% of 4,000,000 is 1,000,000 so if the vaue of the check is 800,000 then there is a missing 200,000 which could possibly be tax already deducted. The MP definitely has lots of questions to answer.
Kweku 10 years ago

Lots of questions unanswered indeed!
1. Did Mr Moses Brew, CEO of BREWMO who is the agent agreed with the family that due to his health status Mr George Aboagye the MP was acting on BREWMO's behalf to collect and pay the fu ...
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Lots of questions unanswered indeed!
1. Did Mr Moses Brew, CEO of BREWMO who is the agent agreed with the family that due to his health status Mr George Aboagye the MP was acting on BREWMO's behalf to collect and pay the funds to the family? Because the family's agent is charging for the provision of their services to the family. Reasons must be provided why a cheque was issue to a third party without the beneficiary's consent. Why was the cheque not written directly to the family? There could be a deal between the BREWMO and the MP.
2. Is the MP's company tax collection agent for Internal Revenue Services who is mandated to collect taxes for the state? If that is not the case, then criminal charges must be made against both the MP and his company for unauthorised collection of state tax.
3. The MP's claim that he struck an extra 5% deal on his own during his time in GIPC contradicts the tax reasons for the deductions. More so, was GIPC his personal company to be used for personal deals? Is GIPC informed about it?
4. Since 2012, has the MP paid the tax deductions to the taxman if the tax claim is true.
5. Even if there is legislation in Ghana for taxes to be paid on capital gains, how much gains was made by the sale of the land? Or do we pay inheritance taxes in Ghana?
6. Etc etc etc etc...............
I think the family should not "perfect" the title deed as agreed with Oceanic until every dime they are entitled to is received from Oceanic.
CARDINAL 10 years ago

. Is the MP's company tax collection agent for Internal Revenue Services who is mandated to collect taxes for the state? If that is not the case, then criminal charges must be made against both the MP and his company for unau ...
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. Is the MP's company tax collection agent for Internal Revenue Services who is mandated to collect taxes for the state? If that is not the case, then criminal charges must be made against both the MP and his company for unauthorised collection of state tax.

I can answer this question for you. Since the cheque was issued in the name of his company, it is his duty to deduct his fees and taxes before giving the rest of the money to the owners since if the owners did not pay taxes, his company will be held responsible.

4. Since 2012, has the MP paid the tax deductions to the taxman if the tax claim is true.

This is where the MP's defense of the tax deduction excuse might crumble if he did not pay the so called deducted taxes.
CARDINAL 10 years ago

Think about it? If the MP company was not involved in the sale of the land, then why was the cheque issued in his company's name? The MP's company was given the responsibility to sell this land at Ghc10,000 an acre and as a b ...
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Think about it? If the MP company was not involved in the sale of the land, then why was the cheque issued in his company's name? The MP's company was given the responsibility to sell this land at Ghc10,000 an acre and as a businessman, if he was able to sell the land at Ghc15,000, then he is entitled to the extra money unless he was paid a fee upfront or accepted to sell the land for ac acceptable fee.

Eg, If the MP accepted Ghc20,000 as flat money to sell the land on behalf of the owners, then he is not entitled to the extra money but if he accepted to sell the land without any fees but as a bailment or on consignment, then he is entitled to the extra money.Actually the cheque was 860,000 not 800,000 but you have a point about 25% of 4,000,000 being 1,000,000 so 140,000 is missing but read the article again. The MP was given only 860,000. I don't understand why the buyers should deduct taxes if actually the 140,000 was deducted as taxes.
princewilly@ymail.com 10 years ago

THE MONEY WENT INTO AKONFEM STOCKS BUT IT GOT LOST IN THE PONZY SCHEME.
HE WILL BE LOOKING FOR SENIOR ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY TO DEFEND HIM [SADA]
SADA IS A MUNICIPALITY IN NORTHWESTERN SPAIN WHERE THERE IS BULL FIGHT A ...
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THE MONEY WENT INTO AKONFEM STOCKS BUT IT GOT LOST IN THE PONZY SCHEME.
HE WILL BE LOOKING FOR SENIOR ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY TO DEFEND HIM [SADA]
SADA IS A MUNICIPALITY IN NORTHWESTERN SPAIN WHERE THERE IS BULL FIGHT ALWAYS.
ANANSE KWAKU 10 years ago

Mr Aboagyes's reason for acting the way he did raises some issues:
1. As the CEO of the GIPC, his main official duty was to "promote investment" in Ghana. So identifying and bringing to Ghana, such an investor fell directly ...
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Mr Aboagyes's reason for acting the way he did raises some issues:
1. As the CEO of the GIPC, his main official duty was to "promote investment" in Ghana. So identifying and bringing to Ghana, such an investor fell directly in his line of duty. The Centre's duty was to match the investor to the family and to facilitate the sale of the land AND also to assist the investor to establish the establish the business. But in this case, Mr Aboagye sought to create a "business" in his line of duty as a CEO of the Centre, for his personal benefit. This raises a very serious issue of Conflict of Interest-he facilitated the sale of the land at an extra price to pocket the extra amount, when he was performing his duty as the CEO of government's main Investment Promotion Agency. In fact, some criminal charges can be preferred against him.
2. Can his company really account for the withholding tax it charged?
3. If Mr. Brew Moses knew about the extra sales price and didn't tell the family, then, I can say Mr. Brew was not truthful to the family. If he was not well, couldn't he have invited the representative of the family to wherever he was to issue the cheque?

The bottom line is: Mr. Aboagye could not have used GIPC to create any business for his personal company whiles he was still in office. In fact, he couldn't have established any such company to provide any form of services to any investor brought into the country by the GIPC.
I don't even know why he was even brought into the
So if the story is true, then Mr. Aboagye really has questions to answer.
CARDINAL 10 years ago

Look at the date the land was sold, somewhere in December 2012. Was Mr Aboagye at that time CEO of the GIPC, when in December 2012 he was a member of Parliament?

There are a lot of information missing so let's wait and hea ...
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Look at the date the land was sold, somewhere in December 2012. Was Mr Aboagye at that time CEO of the GIPC, when in December 2012 he was a member of Parliament?

There are a lot of information missing so let's wait and hear from Mr Aboagye.
ANANSE KWAKU 10 years ago

Per the story, Mr. Aboagye stated that he brought down the investors "when he was the CEO..." That statement implies that the only means by which he came into contact with the investor was his office as a CEO of GIPC. As such ...
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Per the story, Mr. Aboagye stated that he brought down the investors "when he was the CEO..." That statement implies that the only means by which he came into contact with the investor was his office as a CEO of GIPC. As such any business he transacted with the investor, thereof, was made by that initial "GIPC contact". Thus the date of transaction is immaterial.

Of course, we have to wait and hear if Mr. Aboagye will come out and say he was "misquoted" or what he said was 'misconstrued".
Ganyo 10 years ago

Same as E.O. group. All of them are criminals to the core

Same as E.O. group. All of them are criminals to the core
Ken Ntiamoa 10 years ago

With a purchase in the millions of New Ghana Cedis, one would expect that the initial deposit on the offer would be made in trust to a law firm representing representing the seller which is refundable if the transaction falls ...
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With a purchase in the millions of New Ghana Cedis, one would expect that the initial deposit on the offer would be made in trust to a law firm representing representing the seller which is refundable if the transaction falls through(does not close) for any reason.For example, if there is a dispute over title. The balance payable upon closing. Why would the purchaser pay the deposit to a person or company that is not a party to the transaction. What if even a penny of that money never made it to the sellers. The buyers would have themselves to blame.

Ken
CARDINAL 10 years ago

Ken, do you think the buyers would have issued a Check to Aboagye's company if his company was not a party to the transaction? I don't think the company will do a dumb thing like that.

Ken, do you think the buyers would have issued a Check to Aboagye's company if his company was not a party to the transaction? I don't think the company will do a dumb thing like that.
KK 10 years ago

Did you read Mr Aboagye's Company was NOT the Third Party Agent in the Sale of the Land? The Third party with whom the agency contract was signed was BREWMO - Mr Brews Company. In any case even if anybody deserves an Agency F ...
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Did you read Mr Aboagye's Company was NOT the Third Party Agent in the Sale of the Land? The Third party with whom the agency contract was signed was BREWMO - Mr Brews Company. In any case even if anybody deserves an Agency Fee, it is Mr Brews Company and NOT Mr Aboagye's. Was Mr Aboagye in the GIPC to serve his own interest or the Country's interest? For him to benefit from a transaction he facilitated itself smacks of Conflict of Interest. So Stop the Stupid defence of DNC Crooks and Think about Ghana. If the Land was valued at GHC 10000 an acre, why is he, a person supposed to facilitate smooth transactions on Ghanas behalf taking advantage of the Family by adding 50% of the land cost and pocketing the difference. Why couldn't the Family sell the land for GHC 15000 themselves? Thieves and Nation Wreckers !!!! And we will always have Block heads to defend them and then complain of unbearable costs of living afterwards.
CARDINAL 10 years ago

If you want an educated and matured discourse, you should cut the insults out because I can do the same but you caught me at the right tim. I can see that you reason like a two year old and have no business background.

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If you want an educated and matured discourse, you should cut the insults out because I can do the same but you caught me at the right tim. I can see that you reason like a two year old and have no business background.

First ask yourself why Mr Brew did not instruct the other company to issue the check in his business name but that of Mr Aboagye's company?

Second, the company that issued the check would not have issued the check in Aboagye's company name if it has no contractual obligation. If you know the law of. Contracts, you would have known tbat no company will issue a check to another company for payment of a property.

Third, look at the dates the contract was signed and the date the check was issued. Was Mr Aboagye the CEO of GIPC when this transaction took place? There is no information you can glean from the information provided here for anybody to conclude there is a conflict of interest here.

Mr Aboagye might have contracted with Mr Brew to sell the land on behalf of his company on contract of assignment if you know Business law and Mr Aboagye can sell the land above the stipulated price of 10,000. Cedis and keep the difference.

I am not an Ndc apologist and because I don't like them does not mean I should not be objective. Blind support or hate breeds idiots and you are in the incubation idiotic factory. Have a good day.
Paa Kodwo 10 years ago

MOSES BREW HAS TO BE CHARGED TOO.

HE KNEW WHAT HE WAS ABOUT, TO HELP DUPE THE BRUTO FAMILY.

HOW CAN THE NATION SURVIVE WITH SUCH CONTINUED CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES IN THE COUNTRY

MOSES BREW HAS TO BE CHARGED TOO.

HE KNEW WHAT HE WAS ABOUT, TO HELP DUPE THE BRUTO FAMILY.

HOW CAN THE NATION SURVIVE WITH SUCH CONTINUED CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES IN THE COUNTRY
CARDINAL 10 years ago

Where is the duping? If you entrust me with your goods to sell for say $100 without me charging you a fee to sell that but rather for my services, I should sell the goods above the $100 you want, why should you cry for me dup ...
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Where is the duping? If you entrust me with your goods to sell for say $100 without me charging you a fee to sell that but rather for my services, I should sell the goods above the $100 you want, why should you cry for me duping you as long as I give you your $100 even if I sell the goods for $200? Businessmen are in business to make profit and not charitable organizations. We are not in Cuba or North Korea, don't forget that.
Mea 10 years ago

Where in the story did the family say they sold the land for GHC10,000/ acre instead of GHC15000.00. This Aboagye guy is most probably a con man who has conveniently inserted himself in the transaction after he was caught ste ...
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Where in the story did the family say they sold the land for GHC10,000/ acre instead of GHC15000.00. This Aboagye guy is most probably a con man who has conveniently inserted himself in the transaction after he was caught stealing.
CARDINAL 10 years ago

Let me give you a good advice. Don't ever listen to one side of a dispute and make a judgment.

You believe what the family is saying but not what Mr Aboagye is saying from the article, why? The whole article has a lot of h ...
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Let me give you a good advice. Don't ever listen to one side of a dispute and make a judgment.

You believe what the family is saying but not what Mr Aboagye is saying from the article, why? The whole article has a lot of holes that is why I initially said we should wait for more information before we jump into conclusions.

How did the money end in Aboagye company's name? No company will issue you a check of that amount if he was not a party to the contract. His reasons make a lot of sense than what the family is saying.
Mea 10 years ago

where in this report was it stated that the MP was part of the whole transaction? what about if he is making up the GHC15000.00 to equate the money he has stolen? some criminal guy who struts around as a Pastor did a similar ...
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where in this report was it stated that the MP was part of the whole transaction? what about if he is making up the GHC15000.00 to equate the money he has stolen? some criminal guy who struts around as a Pastor did a similar thing to me.
CARDINAL 10 years ago

Tell me why the buyer issued a Check in his company's name if he is not an interested party to the contract. Common sense.

Tell me why the buyer issued a Check in his company's name if he is not an interested party to the contract. Common sense.
John Essel 10 years ago

As a CEO of GIPC, whose job is to bring investment into the country. He has to benefit from any investment he brings even though he is paid to do the job. He bought the land for 10k from the family and sold it for 15k to the ...
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As a CEO of GIPC, whose job is to bring investment into the country. He has to benefit from any investment he brings even though he is paid to do the job. He bought the land for 10k from the family and sold it for 15k to the investor????????? He is in the part to support the poor
Ken Ntiamoa 10 years ago

Ken

Ken
TT 10 years ago

TROKOSI TRIBALIST

The MP is not even an Asanti and these trokosis are at it again. The Ahanta West is in Western Region and the Ahantas too have names like Aboagye so where did the Asantis come in here?

TROKOSI TRIBALIST

The MP is not even an Asanti and these trokosis are at it again. The Ahanta West is in Western Region and the Ahantas too have names like Aboagye so where did the Asantis come in here?
John,Tema 10 years ago

Forgive him he is ignorant and naive,he is not abreast with current issues.This same man had a problem just before the election but managed to go through it.

Forgive him he is ignorant and naive,he is not abreast with current issues.This same man had a problem just before the election but managed to go through it.
BE BOLD 10 years ago

My friend, you must first educate yourself to polish your English language so you can better express yourself. To say that Ashantis don't go to school means they don't attend classes but are trying to say they don't educate ...
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My friend, you must first educate yourself to polish your English language so you can better express yourself. To say that Ashantis don't go to school means they don't attend classes but are trying to say they don't educate themselves which is not even true. I am a pure Ashanti educating you today.

There is nothing wrong with hard work as a culture than to wait for a handout from the government and this is what separates the Ashantis from the rest of the populace and bsseless hateful skunks. At least these shoe shine boys are doing something with their life than to lazy around as you do. eventually they use their brains to buy your lands and build mansions to show for their hard work, damn fool. What is wrong with working hard? Only in Ghana is hard work frowned upon. Yes, we brag because we work hard and I dare you do the same and stop occupying uncompleted structures in Accra or wherever you find yourself. I challenge you stop the hate, love yourself and live a positive life as the Ashantis do. Hatred will take you to the grave prematurely. Life is too short so don't let the happen to you. BE BOLD like the Ashantis!!!!
,,,,,,,,,,,, 10 years ago

The government give them a handouts EVERYDAY...We Know..

The government give them a handouts EVERYDAY...We Know..
obibs 10 years ago

Kwasea !

Kwasea !
WOYOME 10 years ago

WHAT IS 293K COMPARED TO WOYOMES 5,400K? DONT WASTE OUR TIME.

WHAT IS 293K COMPARED TO WOYOMES 5,400K? DONT WASTE OUR TIME.
KnYc (USMC) 10 years ago

Moron. What school have you been? Sh...it bag.

Moron. What school have you been? Sh...it bag.
Tawiah 10 years ago

Why did you think this corrupt NDC man was an NPP MP anyway? Do you see why your backwardness and stupidity has been made evident on the page for all to read?

Why did you think this corrupt NDC man was an NPP MP anyway? Do you see why your backwardness and stupidity has been made evident on the page for all to read?
Kwabena Gyamfi 10 years ago

The MP is called Aboagye and bingo, he is an Asante. Even if he is an Asante so what. Mr Aboagye is from Ahanta. He is of course Akan but not Asante.

The MP is called Aboagye and bingo, he is an Asante. Even if he is an Asante so what. Mr Aboagye is from Ahanta. He is of course Akan but not Asante.
KK 10 years ago

Yaa Naa Killer or whatever you call yourself, you are an idiot.
George Aboagye is the NDC MP of Ahanta West in the Western Region. You should better check your facts before you open your smelling mouth and talk.
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Yaa Naa Killer or whatever you call yourself, you are an idiot.
George Aboagye is the NDC MP of Ahanta West in the Western Region. You should better check your facts before you open your smelling mouth and talk.
Foolish dude.
Mensema 10 years ago

Stupid argument and explanation from the MP. You were a government official at the time of the transaction. What about the conflict of interest. Thief ...

Stupid argument and explanation from the MP. You were a government official at the time of the transaction. What about the conflict of interest. Thief ...
REPENT NOW 10 years ago

IF GHANA HAS SUCH PERSONS LIKE THIS MAN IN PARLIAMENT,STEALING FROM THE SAME PEOPLE HE SUPPOSED TO PROTECT,THEN THIS NATION IS HEADING FOR DOOM.TAXING THE PEOPLE HE SUPPOSED TO FEED,WHILES THE GOVNMNT PAYS HIM AS MP.SHAME UNT ...
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IF GHANA HAS SUCH PERSONS LIKE THIS MAN IN PARLIAMENT,STEALING FROM THE SAME PEOPLE HE SUPPOSED TO PROTECT,THEN THIS NATION IS HEADING FOR DOOM.TAXING THE PEOPLE HE SUPPOSED TO FEED,WHILES THE GOVNMNT PAYS HIM AS MP.SHAME UNTO YOU MR.MP,YOUR EVIL WORKS WILL FOLLOW YOU UNTO YOUR GENERATIONS UNBORN.
wigit guit 10 years ago

Eii!!!! somebody like this in ghanaian parliament anynmost of them are crooks thus why they are there

Eii!!!! somebody like this in ghanaian parliament anynmost of them are crooks thus why they are there
Hayes, Amsterdam 10 years ago

MP Aboagye was the CEO of the GIPC at the time of this transaction and therefore is not permitted to use his office for personal gain. This is exactly what Kuffuor's EO Group did and walked away smelling like roses. I do not ...
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MP Aboagye was the CEO of the GIPC at the time of this transaction and therefore is not permitted to use his office for personal gain. This is exactly what Kuffuor's EO Group did and walked away smelling like roses. I do not blame them because our laws do not work. Only the vulnerable suffer the weight of most unjust laws such as one going to jail for 10 years for stealing a fowl. Ghana needs a revolution. It is taking too long coming!
Mea 10 years ago

Were the guys in the EO group members of Kuffour's Government or MP's or even Ghanaian civil servants? Stop your stupid NDC propaganda nonsense trying to equate all the criminal activities going on under NDC Government with K ...
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Were the guys in the EO group members of Kuffour's Government or MP's or even Ghanaian civil servants? Stop your stupid NDC propaganda nonsense trying to equate all the criminal activities going on under NDC Government with Kuffour's government. For your shallow head, those guys who formed the EO group are Ghanaian residents in the USA who convinced an American company to prospect for oil in Ghana with the encouragement of Kuffour's government. They had every right to reap reward for their action.
Nicholas J Bedzo 10 years ago

Pick them up and jail them.

Pick them up and jail them.
YAA NAA KILLER 10 years ago

Forever and ever, they will be thieves.. Thieves inside out. They wont go to school but become shoeshine boys, sell used clothes at kantamanto whilst looking out for who to defraud. Those who school are even worst. Cocaine tr ...
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Forever and ever, they will be thieves.. Thieves inside out. They wont go to school but become shoeshine boys, sell used clothes at kantamanto whilst looking out for who to defraud. Those who school are even worst. Cocaine trafficking is for the brave ones amongst them. When they succeed, they brag and scream and insult everybody for not being rich. When all goes wrong, they turn to sikaduro. Oh, what a people.
KK 10 years ago

Even when a die hard NDC man steals, the Propagandist have to twist it to Blame NPP or Demonize Ashantis. They wont talk about his NDC credentials. And sadly, a lot of our gullible masses fall for this stupidity. God help us ...
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Even when a die hard NDC man steals, the Propagandist have to twist it to Blame NPP or Demonize Ashantis. They wont talk about his NDC credentials. And sadly, a lot of our gullible masses fall for this stupidity. God help us under these NDC crooks
TT 10 years ago

The MP is not even an Asanti and these trokosis are at it again. The Ahanta West is in Western Region and the Ahantas too have names like Aboagye so where did the Asantis come in here?

The MP is not even an Asanti and these trokosis are at it again. The Ahanta West is in Western Region and the Ahantas too have names like Aboagye so where did the Asantis come in here?
John Mills 10 years ago

You are on the internet castigating Ashantis as thieves. Tell all your Northern and voltarian brothers to leave Aboabu and Anloga and go back home home to their stinking batakari warehouses and rotten lands in the North and ...
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You are on the internet castigating Ashantis as thieves. Tell all your Northern and voltarian brothers to leave Aboabu and Anloga and go back home home to their stinking batakari warehouses and rotten lands in the North and the Volta Region respectively.
My bane is that some Ashantis are bunch of traitors. Instead f joining the right political party they decide to betray Ashantisim by joining the NDC. You are a big fool. Pretty soon well meaning Ghanaians will stop visiting this site: It has now become an NDC propagandist machinery.
mmrosa 10 years ago

SO WHAT DO YOU GAIN FROM THIS? GOD FORGIVE YOU.

SO WHAT DO YOU GAIN FROM THIS? GOD FORGIVE YOU.
Mea 10 years ago

that fool is the illeterate Kola, he can even spell

that fool is the illeterate Kola, he can even spell
codus 10 years ago

Ashantis are far educated than you and your family. Also rich than your NDC party state looters.Remember YOUR FATHER AND MOTHER WENT FOR SIKADURO BUT STILL POOR THAT MAKES YOU TALK FROM YOUR STINKING MOUTH AND RAG CLOTHS

Ashantis are far educated than you and your family. Also rich than your NDC party state looters.Remember YOUR FATHER AND MOTHER WENT FOR SIKADURO BUT STILL POOR THAT MAKES YOU TALK FROM YOUR STINKING MOUTH AND RAG CLOTHS
OTIKORKORSUO NANA 10 years ago

CODUS, GEORGE ABOAGYE IS AN ASHANTE BUT DONT MIND YAA NAA, JEALOUSY GO KILL THEM

CODUS, GEORGE ABOAGYE IS AN ASHANTE BUT DONT MIND YAA NAA, JEALOUSY GO KILL THEM
OTIKORKORSUO NANA 10 years ago

YAA NAA BECAREFUL OOOO, IF ASHANTES SACK YOUR BRETHREN IN KUMASI, NORTHERN REGION WILL BE MUCH MORE WORSE THAN SOMALIA

YAA NAA BECAREFUL OOOO, IF ASHANTES SACK YOUR BRETHREN IN KUMASI, NORTHERN REGION WILL BE MUCH MORE WORSE THAN SOMALIA
BE BOLD 10 years ago

How can someone who cannot even express himself make some sense. "They wont go to school" instead of saying they don't educate themselves. Is that the kind of schooling you received? If that is the case then the Ashantiman is ...
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How can someone who cannot even express himself make some sense. "They wont go to school" instead of saying they don't educate themselves. Is that the kind of schooling you received? If that is the case then the Ashantiman is highly educated, intelligent and works hard at Kantanmanto
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remember they get free shitty ass education and government hideoout

remember they get free shitty ass education and government hideoout
CAPTAIN OCQRA 10 years ago

THIS DOG HAS GOT SMALL FACE AND BIG MOUTH TO UTTER THIS NONSENSE TO HIS MASTERS,WHEN WERE YOU WHEN WE WERE FIGHTING FOR THE LAND,KEEP YOUR STINKY MOUTH SHUT,OR YOU FACE MY TRIBULATIONS,BECAREFUL OR I CURSE YOU TO ANTOA SHRINE ...
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THIS DOG HAS GOT SMALL FACE AND BIG MOUTH TO UTTER THIS NONSENSE TO HIS MASTERS,WHEN WERE YOU WHEN WE WERE FIGHTING FOR THE LAND,KEEP YOUR STINKY MOUTH SHUT,OR YOU FACE MY TRIBULATIONS,BECAREFUL OR I CURSE YOU TO ANTOA SHRINE.ONE OF YOUR OWN BROTHERS IS GAY HERE WHO IS HAVING A LEAKAGE HE HAS TO PUT ON PAMPERS,BECAUSE OF LEAKAGE FROM HIS ANUS HE HAS JUST ONE MONTH TO DIE.WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU THESE NASTY PEOPLE.YOU MOTHERFUCKER TROKOSIS WE KNOW HOW YOU PARASITES THINK ABOUT AKANS SO DON'T HIDE BEHIND YAA NAA.YAA NAA KILLER WAS TROKOSIMAN.NANTWIE MUuuuuuuuuuuuuuh
KnYc (USMC) 10 years ago

What school have you been? Ass-hoo, you sh..it bag. Why don't you go Fu..ck urself.

What school have you been? Ass-hoo, you sh..it bag. Why don't you go Fu..ck urself.
YAA NAA KILLER 10 years ago

Krunfuor people.. well known thieves.. Thieves inside out. They wont go to school but become shoeshine boys, sell used clothes at kantamanto whilst looking out for who to defraud.

Those who school are even worst. Cocaine t ...
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Krunfuor people.. well known thieves.. Thieves inside out. They wont go to school but become shoeshine boys, sell used clothes at kantamanto whilst looking out for who to defraud.

Those who school are even worst. Cocaine trafficking is for the brave ones amongst them. When they succeed, they brag and scream and insult everybody for not being rich. When all goes wrong, they turn to sikaduro. Oh, what a people.
PAT 10 years ago

foolish yaa naa killer, woyomeism is so much worse than this...thieves thieves...

foolish yaa naa killer, woyomeism is so much worse than this...thieves thieves...
KK 10 years ago

We die finish - as they say. If your watchmen are themselves gangsters, then God help you. Can you believe the argument of the MP. As head of GIPC, he brought the investors into Ghana, So he thinks he has the right to sell th ...
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We die finish - as they say. If your watchmen are themselves gangsters, then God help you. Can you believe the argument of the MP. As head of GIPC, he brought the investors into Ghana, So he thinks he has the right to sell the Family's land at a premium and scoop the profit to himself. God help us indeed.
Hmm... 10 years ago

Selfish man is an inward looking man and such people don't develop their community.

Selfish man is an inward looking man and such people don't develop their community.
princewilly@ymail.com 10 years ago

A fruit farmer hired two new workers for his fields, but before he sent them out for the day's work, he told them he had just one rule: don't steal any fruit. The two agreed to obey the rule.

After the day was over, the tw ...
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A fruit farmer hired two new workers for his fields, but before he sent them out for the day's work, he told them he had just one rule: don't steal any fruit. The two agreed to obey the rule.

After the day was over, the two workers came in to report to the farmer. He asked them if they had stolen any fruit, and immediately their conscience forced them to tell the truth.

"Yes, we did. We ate some when we got hungry," they said.

The farmer replied, "Ok, here is your punishment. I want each of you to go pick ten of your favorite fruit and come back to me."

The men couldn't believe their ears. This seemed more like a reward than a punishment!

After fifteen minutes, the first thief came back with ten Grapes. The farmer promptly told him that as part of his punishment, he would have to stuff each Grape up his nose. The thief was upset about this, but he knew he had done wrong, so he slowly began to push the cherries up his nose one by one.

As he was working on the third Grape, he began to laugh hysterically. The farmer asked him, "What's so funny?"

The thief replied, "The other guy is out there picking watermelons!"
mmrosa 10 years ago

YOU'VE MADE MY DAY

YOU'VE MADE MY DAY
Kofi 10 years ago

Hahahaha, hohohoho, hehehehehe

Hahahaha, hohohoho, hehehehehe
Kwadwo 10 years ago

Why are we always treating each other so shabbily like the way this MP is allegedly conducting himself? The family should pursue this matter and collect every pesewas from this MP if that is the case. This is not NDC, NPP mat ...
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Why are we always treating each other so shabbily like the way this MP is allegedly conducting himself? The family should pursue this matter and collect every pesewas from this MP if that is the case. This is not NDC, NPP matter. It's a case of fraud and the Police should treat it as any ordinary case of fraud against any ordinary Ghanaian. The Police should shed off the MP "coat" and deal with the case. We cannot and should not accept such poor conduct>
DISCIPLINE HOLLAND 10 years ago

SO AHBA WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS MAHAMA MPS?

SO AHBA WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS MAHAMA MPS?
Salifu 10 years ago

The reason they kill to be in power is to steal. Thieves

The reason they kill to be in power is to steal. Thieves
Kwame 10 years ago

Since the family did not retain GAK, they should seek redress from BREMWO.

Since the family did not retain GAK, they should seek redress from BREMWO.
IN GHANA 10 years ago

LIKE IT OR NOT

LIKE IT OR NOT
HARD WORKING PEOPLE 10 years ago

THE BACKBONE OF GHANA

THE BACKBONE OF GHANA
STUPID NORTHERNERS 10 years ago

LAZY PEOPLE IN THE NORTH

LAZY PEOPLE IN THE NORTH
KING 10 years ago

THIS IS AN NDC MP, THE THIEEEVES

THIS IS AN NDC MP, THE THIEEEVES
OKOE 10 years ago

POLITICAL PARTIES DO NOT LOOK AT THE BACKGROUND OF PERSONS THAN THEIR POCKETS. YOU CAN BE THE BEST CROOK AROUND, THEY WILL ACCEPT YOU TO STAND ELECTIONS ON THEIR BEHALF. I AM NOT SURE WHETHER OR NOT THERE ARE LAWS EXCLUDING C ...
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POLITICAL PARTIES DO NOT LOOK AT THE BACKGROUND OF PERSONS THAN THEIR POCKETS. YOU CAN BE THE BEST CROOK AROUND, THEY WILL ACCEPT YOU TO STAND ELECTIONS ON THEIR BEHALF. I AM NOT SURE WHETHER OR NOT THERE ARE LAWS EXCLUDING CROOKS FROM STANDING FOR ELECTIONS TO PARLIAMENT.
Akadu Mensema 10 years ago

Shame!

Shame!
obibs 10 years ago

The mp is a thief and should be arrested forthwith. The police should a t immediately rather than invite him at his leisure.

The mp is a thief and should be arrested forthwith. The police should a t immediately rather than invite him at his leisure.
OBRONIBA FITAFITA 10 years ago

The President has openly said he cant arrest these criminals and deffered to the police. Now the Police invites the criminals at their leisure - not arrests them. We are in deep trouble !

The President has openly said he cant arrest these criminals and deffered to the police. Now the Police invites the criminals at their leisure - not arrests them. We are in deep trouble !
Abeeku Mensah 10 years ago

This MP is proven the overriding credential needed to be an elected member of Ghana's parliament is a non-apprehended thief who masquerade as a businessman. Each one of Ghana's members of parliament is a businessman or woman ...
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This MP is proven the overriding credential needed to be an elected member of Ghana's parliament is a non-apprehended thief who masquerade as a businessman. Each one of Ghana's members of parliament is a businessman or woman yet they do not produce, manufacture and or development anything of value but are very good at using inside government information to form and register businesses knowing of a pending procurement package where they will become such suppliers of finished products in need by an agency within the national government.
For an MP to be accused of acts of moral turpitude he should be removed from parliament. Oh but of course this is Ghana where even cocaine smugglers sit in parliament and or are welcomed as heroes in our dear political parties.
CARDINAL 10 years ago

Even a rapist like Doe Adjaho is the Speaker of Parliament and Captain Nfodwo, Alba Bagbin, all accused rapists who should be in prison are called HONOURABLES, Ghana for you.

Even a rapist like Doe Adjaho is the Speaker of Parliament and Captain Nfodwo, Alba Bagbin, all accused rapists who should be in prison are called HONOURABLES, Ghana for you.
princewilly@ymail.com 10 years ago

WHEN YOU LEAVE PARLIAMENT YOU DRIVE A TRUCK TO HIDE YOUR STOLEN MONEY.
AS YOU ARE BORED YOU GET A WHORE TO PLAY WITH YOUR COCK ON THE HIGHWAY.
SOON THE TRUCK HITS THE TAKORADI GAS PIPE LINE.
THE EXPLOSION DESTROYS THE POWE ...
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WHEN YOU LEAVE PARLIAMENT YOU DRIVE A TRUCK TO HIDE YOUR STOLEN MONEY.
AS YOU ARE BORED YOU GET A WHORE TO PLAY WITH YOUR COCK ON THE HIGHWAY.
SOON THE TRUCK HITS THE TAKORADI GAS PIPE LINE.
THE EXPLOSION DESTROYS THE POWER GRILL,AND CRIME GOES UP.
WHEN CRIME GOES UP YOUR UNCLE GET HIT IN THE STOMACH FOR PACKET OF CONDOMS AND A CAN OF AKONFEM SOUP.
DONT LET YOUR POOR UNCLE BE HIT IN THE STOMACH FOR A PACKET OF CONDOM AND AKONFEM SOUP.
Paa Kodwo 10 years ago

ABEEKU MENSAH.

YOU HAVE TRULY DESCRIBED THE BRUTAL AND CORRUPT NATURE OF SYSTEM THAT PREVAILS IN THE COUNTRY.

CAN YOU BELIEVE IT,IN KUFFOURS EIGHT YEARS OF ADMINISTRATION MESSENGERS,TYPISTS AND PUBLIC OFFICERS AT THE M ...
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ABEEKU MENSAH.

YOU HAVE TRULY DESCRIBED THE BRUTAL AND CORRUPT NATURE OF SYSTEM THAT PREVAILS IN THE COUNTRY.

CAN YOU BELIEVE IT,IN KUFFOURS EIGHT YEARS OF ADMINISTRATION MESSENGERS,TYPISTS AND PUBLIC OFFICERS AT THE MINISTERIES, BECAME BUSINESSMEN AND WOMEN, REGISTERED THEIR OWN FICTITIOUS COMPANIES AND TO BECOME GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS.

WHAT WAS EVEN PATHETIC IS,MESSENGERS WERE AWARED ROAD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS AND MANY OF THEM HAD NO MIDDLE SCHOOL CERTIFICATES AND TO BE AWARDED GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS TO CONSTRUCT ROADS AND BRIDGES IN THE COUNTRY.

HOW CAN SUCH A A NATION, THAT ARE MANIPULATED BY CRIMINALS, THIEVES, ROGUES AND CROOKS BE IN THE POSITION TO OVERCOME ITS INFRASTRUCTURE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGES AND DIFFICULTIES IN THE COUNTRY.

JUST IMAGINE, KUFFOUR'S SON WAS AWARED A CONTRACT TO SUPPLY THE STATE WITH ELECTRIC METERS WHICH WE DO NOT PRODUCE, AND NOT EVEN CAN OUR SO CALLED ELETRICAL ENGINEERS BE IN THE POSTION TO PRODUCE IN THE COUNTRY.

ARE WE NOT AT CROSSROADS
Ghanaba Kwateng, Afukruwa 10 years ago

After stealing votes, you are now stealing money from families. Thief give them their money. Next time you cannot steal votes and become MP. How can such people lead their citizens?

After stealing votes, you are now stealing money from families. Thief give them their money. Next time you cannot steal votes and become MP. How can such people lead their citizens?
CROOK? 10 years ago

2012 passed.
Did he forward the tax to Revenue Service?
2013 has just passed.
The Revenue Service must make sure that he forwarded the tax deduction over to them.

And why did he not send proper accounting records to the ...
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2012 passed.
Did he forward the tax to Revenue Service?
2013 has just passed.
The Revenue Service must make sure that he forwarded the tax deduction over to them.

And why did he not send proper accounting records to the family to reflect the transactions till they called the police?
Jojo 10 years ago

THE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS IN TAKORADI ARE INVESTIGATING THE CRIMINAL CASE LEVELLED AGAINST HON GEORGE ABOAGYE, MEMBER OF PÜARLIAMENT FOR AHANTA WEST.

HOWEVER,THE MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION IS; TO WHAT REVENUE DEPARTMENT I ...
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THE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS IN TAKORADI ARE INVESTIGATING THE CRIMINAL CASE LEVELLED AGAINST HON GEORGE ABOAGYE, MEMBER OF PÜARLIAMENT FOR AHANTA WEST.

HOWEVER,THE MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION IS; TO WHAT REVENUE DEPARTMENT IN THE COUNTRY, DID HE PAY THE DEDUCTED INCOME TAX.

THE DEDUCTED INCOME TAX, SHOULD HAVEBEN KNOWN TO THE SAID FAMILY BEFORE THE REST OF THE PAYMENT WAS PAID TO THEM.

THIRDLY, WHY DID THE OCEANIC PROPERTIES FAIL TO TRANSACT THE PAYMENT DIRECT TO THE BRATUA FAMILY.

THESE CONTINUED MANIPULATION,EMBEZZLEMENT FRAUD, EXTORTION, STEALING, MISAPPROPRIATION OF FUNDS,ONLY HELP TO DERAIL THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE COUNTRY,AND A RESULT, THE NATION BECOMES BACKWARD, UNDERDEVELOPED AND EXTREME POOR.

STEALING TO ENJOY CONTINUES.

SHOULD THESE CRIMINALS, THIEVES,ROGUES AND CROOKS DESERVE TO BE RESPECTED IN THE SOCIETY.

WITHOUT THE FULL WEIGHT OF JUSTICE,THE FUTURE OF GHANA LOOKS BLEAK FOR THE PRESENT AND THE NEXT GENERATIONS.
Kwabena Gyamfi 10 years ago

MP Aboagye is a thief and must cough up the money and after that serve time in jail.

MP Aboagye is a thief and must cough up the money and after that serve time in jail.
Nii Ablorh 10 years ago

straight to jail. a government official bringing in investment and turning round to exploit for your personal again? my God what a country?

straight to jail. a government official bringing in investment and turning round to exploit for your personal again? my God what a country?
Ekow Essandoh 10 years ago

Please leave him alone, all the MPs do it.

Please leave him alone, all the MPs do it.
OKESS 10 years ago

THIS IS HAPPENING EVERYWHERE - LAND IS NOT SUPPOSED TO BE SOLD IN OUR GOOD OLD CULTURE.

THIS IS HAPPENING EVERYWHERE - LAND IS NOT SUPPOSED TO BE SOLD IN OUR GOOD OLD CULTURE.
solah 10 years ago

This animal who calls himself an MP is very stupid.useless man

This animal who calls himself an MP is very stupid.useless man
Nyamsasem 10 years ago

What is the police going to do? The aggrieved should just take him to court.

What is the police going to do? The aggrieved should just take him to court.
unknown 10 years ago

Just found this article on Modernghana website. Ghanaweb could you please publish this. Thanks

Christine Agbagba is a 14-year-old girl who attends Asukawkaw Evangelical Presbyterian Primary School in the Krachi East of the ...
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Just found this article on Modernghana website. Ghanaweb could you please publish this. Thanks

Christine Agbagba is a 14-year-old girl who attends Asukawkaw Evangelical Presbyterian Primary School in the Krachi East of the Volta region of Ghana, West Africa.

She is a Christian and a member of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana.

A hardworking, serviceable and cheerful girl. She is a stout member of the Christian Youth Builders at Asukawkaw.

Three years ago, a small growth was detected in her breast. This has resulted into the situation you see in pictures.

Some attempts were made by parents, well wishers and the Asukawkaw district of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana for the correction to be made but could not yield full result.

At the time of writing this piece, the medical report cannot be traced. According to the parents, philanthropy took it with the promise to help. The parents are still trying hard to reach him through the contact he left behind.

Per my assessment and a chart with the parents, they had exhausted their little resources and the only hope left is the GRACIOUS MERCY OF GOD through somebody like you and me.

It is on this ground that I am calling on all to join hands to put smiles on Christine’s face.

Humbly submitted:

Rev. Worlanyo Yao Afewu

The District Pastor and Class teacher of Christine.

wafewu@yahoo.com

0245843722

NB: Network service at Asukawkaw is unavailable. I cannot be reached on phone whilst at Asukawkaw.

Anybody who is touched and wants to help should use my e-mail and I will establish the contact. Thanks in anticipation.
dandarey 10 years ago

Crock member of Parliament .you must to step down

Crock member of Parliament .you must to step down
jd, usa 10 years ago

ARE YOU A TAX COLLECTOR? DON'T TRY TO BE A SMART THIEF. LET ME TELL YOU THESE DAYS EVERY FAMILY HAS ELITES IN THEM SO BE CAREFUL OF THE BUFOONARY TRICKS YOU ARE PLAYING ON ILLITERATES IN YOUR AREA. YOU ARE GOING TO DIE LIKE A ...
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ARE YOU A TAX COLLECTOR? DON'T TRY TO BE A SMART THIEF. LET ME TELL YOU THESE DAYS EVERY FAMILY HAS ELITES IN THEM SO BE CAREFUL OF THE BUFOONARY TRICKS YOU ARE PLAYING ON ILLITERATES IN YOUR AREA. YOU ARE GOING TO DIE LIKE A FOWL. SHAME ON YOU A BIG THIEF. THESE ARE SOME OF THE MP'S STEALING FROM THE GOVERNMENT. THE GOVERNMENT MUST STEP IN TO COLLECT THE FAMILIES MONEY FOR THEM . HUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU BIG THIEF MP
Alex 10 years ago

Conflict of interest, he sold it with 5.000 profit, what kind of MPs are we having, paliament should investigate and sanction him for the disgrace if its really true.

Conflict of interest, he sold it with 5.000 profit, what kind of MPs are we having, paliament should investigate and sanction him for the disgrace if its really true.
Gina Eghan 10 years ago

It is true, and my question to this so called businessman /MP is , how can you trade with something that doesn't belong to You? You will be tried in a court of law,and you will vomit this money, This will serve as a warning ...
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It is true, and my question to this so called businessman /MP is , how can you trade with something that doesn't belong to You? You will be tried in a court of law,and you will vomit this money, This will serve as a warning to the rest of you crooks desguisd as MPs.You have crossed the wrong person.
Johnny 10 years ago

THIS ARE LAW MAKERS.OH MOTHER GHANA WHY BRING FORTH THIS THIEF'S INTO UR LAND OR NATION GHANA.?

THIS ARE LAW MAKERS.OH MOTHER GHANA WHY BRING FORTH THIS THIEF'S INTO UR LAND OR NATION GHANA.?
Gina Eghan 10 years ago

Paapa ,Im proud of you for
Exposing this crook. Let him sweat the money back . Cudoo uncle Mo.

Paapa ,Im proud of you for
Exposing this crook. Let him sweat the money back . Cudoo uncle Mo.
Alhaji Brutus Germany 10 years ago

Are armed robbers not better than the so called Honourable MP ?:

Are armed robbers not better than the so called Honourable MP ?:

MP accused of stealing GH¢293K; summoned by police

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