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Onipaba Of Akyem Maase 10 years ago

This man is hot everywhere. The issues raised in this news item must be taken seriously. This Brazil business is going to be another avenue to fleece on our fragile economy.

This man is hot everywhere. The issues raised in this news item must be taken seriously. This Brazil business is going to be another avenue to fleece on our fragile economy.
CARDINAL 10 years ago

As a country, our priorities are screwed big time. If all these countries richer than Ghana are spending less than half of what poor Ghana is spending, it shows how ostentatious we are.

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As a country, our priorities are screwed big time. If all these countries richer than Ghana are spending less than half of what poor Ghana is spending, it shows how ostentatious we are.

We are people with akpeteshie budget but have a taste for champagne. Ghana should stop sponsoring anybody to go and watch matches in Brazil and apart from the 23 playing body, the technical team and other officials should not exceed ten people. We should cut our coat according to our size and should not spend more than $10 million.
CARDINAL 10 years ago

When the African Watch magazine dubbed Ghana republic of corruption, Mahama and his administration were up in arms demanding retraction and apology when everything in Ghana is wearing the newly manufactured cloth with Mahama ...
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When the African Watch magazine dubbed Ghana republic of corruption, Mahama and his administration were up in arms demanding retraction and apology when everything in Ghana is wearing the newly manufactured cloth with Mahama picture.
BBC NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 10 years ago

YA WU OOOOO ! OH NDC SO IF YOU DONT THINK ABOUT AKANS WHAT ABOUT WE THE NORTHERNERS AND EWES? ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! GHANAIANS SAY NO TO THESE SMALL BOY MINISTERS

YA WU OOOOO ! OH NDC SO IF YOU DONT THINK ABOUT AKANS WHAT ABOUT WE THE NORTHERNERS AND EWES? ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! GHANAIANS SAY NO TO THESE SMALL BOY MINISTERS
GHANA FIRST 10 years ago

THEY WILL NEVER KNOW PEACE IN THEIR LIVES. FIRE BURN THEM ALL.

THEY WILL NEVER KNOW PEACE IN THEIR LIVES. FIRE BURN THEM ALL.
Nana Sarpong 10 years ago

A small fraction of this money can do the Suhum road twice over, what is wrong with the Ghanaian?

A small fraction of this money can do the Suhum road twice over, what is wrong with the Ghanaian?
TWEAAAAAA 10 years ago

CAN WE CALL MUTALLAH MUHAMMED, AYARIGA; KWAKYE OFOSU, OKUDZETO ABLAKWA, AFRIYIE ANKRAH, ASIEDU NKETIAH, AND OF COURSE, AMALIBA...of high buildings fame...TO EXPLAIN TO US FOR JUSTIFICATION? WE ARE HUMBLY WAITING.

CAN WE CALL MUTALLAH MUHAMMED, AYARIGA; KWAKYE OFOSU, OKUDZETO ABLAKWA, AFRIYIE ANKRAH, ASIEDU NKETIAH, AND OF COURSE, AMALIBA...of high buildings fame...TO EXPLAIN TO US FOR JUSTIFICATION? WE ARE HUMBLY WAITING.
katanga 10 years ago

Highway robbery. Oh Mother Ghana when shall we ooooh!!! Its high time my president stepped in and put his foot down.Ghanaians will not take this laying down or will we? Dont forget we voted you into power. We dont need an exp ...
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Highway robbery. Oh Mother Ghana when shall we ooooh!!! Its high time my president stepped in and put his foot down.Ghanaians will not take this laying down or will we? Dont forget we voted you into power. We dont need an explanation. There can be no explanation that will justify this 20 million DOLLARS. Perhaps he meant Cedis ??? Well i hope so.Hmmmmmm!!!
KKO 10 years ago

Yawuooooooo, Ghana!!
What a bunch of idiotic thieves! We cannot pay doctors, we cannot pay teachers, we cannot pay pharmacists, but we pay huge sums of money for party foot soldiers to travel to distant places to watch footb ...
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Yawuooooooo, Ghana!!
What a bunch of idiotic thieves! We cannot pay doctors, we cannot pay teachers, we cannot pay pharmacists, but we pay huge sums of money for party foot soldiers to travel to distant places to watch football? Meanwhile, much of the money that was voted for South Africa 2010 went into people's private pockets.

In England, supporters pay their own way to international turnaments and matches. What is the basis for selecting certain Ghanaians for such trips? Meanwhile the women among them go to those places to engage in prostitution.

Just imagine how many schools $10m can build. And our president has earmarked the equivalent of $28m for free education? No, Ghana is a Big Joke under this cluless Mahama. From Braer aircraft, Isofoton, GYEEDA, SUBAH, the man has demonstrated that he no better than any ordinary petty thief!
SHAMU 10 years ago

How can a poor country like Ghana spend 20 million at world cup. NO NO. Something must be done. The whole sports council has to go.

How can a poor country like Ghana spend 20 million at world cup. NO NO. Something must be done. The whole sports council has to go.
CARDINAL 10 years ago

KKO, what are Ghanaians waiting for before they take stones and sticks and march to Flagstaff and Parliament houses and chase these thieves masquerading as Politicians away?

KKO, what are Ghanaians waiting for before they take stones and sticks and march to Flagstaff and Parliament houses and chase these thieves masquerading as Politicians away?
Kweku Boateng Jnr 10 years ago

Cardinal, than k you.b 10 million is too much. I suggest one million! Ten million dollars can set up a solar park to produce 2 MW or more. Stop the upcoming corruption.

Cardinal, than k you.b 10 million is too much. I suggest one million! Ten million dollars can set up a solar park to produce 2 MW or more. Stop the upcoming corruption.
KB,LONDON. 10 years ago

The budget doesn't make sense, does it? You have a president who approves budget for free range akomfem project and tree planting during dry season. These guys are paid very well, and yet they sit in the office planning how t ...
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The budget doesn't make sense, does it? You have a president who approves budget for free range akomfem project and tree planting during dry season. These guys are paid very well, and yet they sit in the office planning how to rob the nation. They say the country is broke, and that is how they spend the money.
yokin 10 years ago

That is the image of Blatter u cant touch FA. Go for sports arbitration. Tell me which of the footballers will spend $100/night in a hotel cant they themselves see they are being sweetened, if so who gets the honey?
The brea ...
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That is the image of Blatter u cant touch FA. Go for sports arbitration. Tell me which of the footballers will spend $100/night in a hotel cant they themselves see they are being sweetened, if so who gets the honey?
The breakdown pls including 2006 wc?
Togbe Afede 10 years ago

We keep saying we don't need a coup but we definitely need people revolution like what happened in Libya to get rid of all these politicians by lyncing. They did not learn anything from Rawlings buga buga government.

We keep saying we don't need a coup but we definitely need people revolution like what happened in Libya to get rid of all these politicians by lyncing. They did not learn anything from Rawlings buga buga government.
THE DRONE 10 years ago

THE WORLD CUP WHICH SUPPOSE TO BRING HAPPINESS TO ALL GHANAIANS IS NOW BECOMING CURSE....HMMMM.

THE WORLD CUP WHICH SUPPOSE TO BRING HAPPINESS TO ALL GHANAIANS IS NOW BECOMING CURSE....HMMMM.
KAKABO 10 years ago

Thisw is the time Ghanaians must wake up and demand accountability. We have crooks and vagabonds in power. If we do not speak the sports authorities will condone and connive with the politicians to dupe the nation. We should ...
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Thisw is the time Ghanaians must wake up and demand accountability. We have crooks and vagabonds in power. If we do not speak the sports authorities will condone and connive with the politicians to dupe the nation. We should all say no and be prepared to go out there to defend our defenseless country. At any rate the money will not go to the footballers but into the pockets of politicians and the sports administrators.
ebo smith 10 years ago

sack all of them for bringing this quotation to try to dupe us again,the sports minister will resign after the world cup booty.another jackpot in the making

sack all of them for bringing this quotation to try to dupe us again,the sports minister will resign after the world cup booty.another jackpot in the making
Tawiah 10 years ago

These guys are born criminals and Afriyie Ankrah and his deputy that Yamin dude should be sacked and the entire GFA should also be revamped whether they accept it or not.

We must go back to the books and check who spent wh ...
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These guys are born criminals and Afriyie Ankrah and his deputy that Yamin dude should be sacked and the entire GFA should also be revamped whether they accept it or not.

We must go back to the books and check who spent what on the South African World Cup as well and make a thorough forensic auditing of the whole Sports Ministry cum the ENTIRE GFA. These guys ought to be stopped now.
Baffour 10 years ago

My heart bleeds so much for Ghana. Did our forebears struggle to get us independence for us to misuse the opportunity? All those who were involved in providing the $20 million bill for the World Bank participation deserve to ...
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My heart bleeds so much for Ghana. Did our forebears struggle to get us independence for us to misuse the opportunity? All those who were involved in providing the $20 million bill for the World Bank participation deserve to be sacked.
jacob 10 years ago

Am sad to be a ghanaian . Why should people in authority always cheat?

Am sad to be a ghanaian . Why should people in authority always cheat?
Ewurama 10 years ago

If everything in this article is true, then some people need to be arrested. Is Naija better than Gh now? I fear for the future. We talk about it all the time, but the corruption is getting worse. 57 & still decaying!

If everything in this article is true, then some people need to be arrested. Is Naija better than Gh now? I fear for the future. We talk about it all the time, but the corruption is getting worse. 57 & still decaying!
Kofi Ata, Cambridge, UK 10 years ago

Ghana spent $19.5 million on the 2010 World Cup in South Africa? What for? Is the world cup another loot, create and share opportunity? How could Ghana justify such huge sums of money in just one month when children attend sc ...
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Ghana spent $19.5 million on the 2010 World Cup in South Africa? What for? Is the world cup another loot, create and share opportunity? How could Ghana justify such huge sums of money in just one month when children attend schools under trees?

I know football is a national church when it comes to the Black Stars but $19.5 is just too high , even if it was form what Ghana received from FIFA.
KB,LONDON. 10 years ago

Mahama is not fit for a CEO in industry. If he was, shareholders(not even the board) will match straight to his office to remove him. he is clueless.

Mahama is not fit for a CEO in industry. If he was, shareholders(not even the board) will match straight to his office to remove him. he is clueless.
kululu 10 years ago

If this gov't can still afford to budget $20million for a world cup tournament, then we are not broke after all, or is it that we are in a rush to finish the bones as much as we can

If this gov't can still afford to budget $20million for a world cup tournament, then we are not broke after all, or is it that we are in a rush to finish the bones as much as we can
C.B. 10 years ago

Are you not part of the "see no evil" group that see no wrong with whatever the NDC government says or does. May be we will all now wake up and smell the coffee - this is only the tip of the corruption iceberg

Are you not part of the "see no evil" group that see no wrong with whatever the NDC government says or does. May be we will all now wake up and smell the coffee - this is only the tip of the corruption iceberg
aboo 10 years ago

They are all a bunch of thieves.

They are all a bunch of thieves.
FATHER SAMMS 10 years ago

infact,professor well spoken.Nigeria far richer than Ghana even USA look @ their budget.hmm.i bet u ghana will not cross the first round line.bcos there is no way will Portugal n Germany will not qualify.i weep for Gh

infact,professor well spoken.Nigeria far richer than Ghana even USA look @ their budget.hmm.i bet u ghana will not cross the first round line.bcos there is no way will Portugal n Germany will not qualify.i weep for Gh
Cindy 10 years ago

Gh is going to be wayomised again? Funny thing is it's been foreseen but will still happen. Maybe Gh has bought the "ye be diii k3k3" concept, and are looking on as the few 'steal', hoping to get a chance some day themselves.

Gh is going to be wayomised again? Funny thing is it's been foreseen but will still happen. Maybe Gh has bought the "ye be diii k3k3" concept, and are looking on as the few 'steal', hoping to get a chance some day themselves.
Osei Yao 10 years ago

WEAK PARLIAMENT WITH PARLIAMENTARIANS WHO PREFER TO TALK ABOUT IRRELEVANT THINGS. LET PARLIAMENT QUESTION THE EXPENDITURE OF THE BLACK STARS. HOW DO WE MANAGE TO OUTSPEND NIGERIA BY SO MUCH?

WEAK PARLIAMENT WITH PARLIAMENTARIANS WHO PREFER TO TALK ABOUT IRRELEVANT THINGS. LET PARLIAMENT QUESTION THE EXPENDITURE OF THE BLACK STARS. HOW DO WE MANAGE TO OUTSPEND NIGERIA BY SO MUCH?
KOGYAM58 10 years ago

KWESI PRATT,DONT PRETEND, LOOK THE OTHER WAY AND KEEP QUIET OVER THIS. CORRUPTION GALLORE BREWING AGAIN.

KWESI PRATT,DONT PRETEND, LOOK THE OTHER WAY AND KEEP QUIET OVER THIS. CORRUPTION GALLORE BREWING AGAIN.
Asabir 10 years ago

Well done Prof, for bring attention to this issue. We need you in Ghana, pls.

Well done Prof, for bring attention to this issue. We need you in Ghana, pls.
TONY - C 10 years ago

GHANAIANS ARE NOT JOKERS BUT STUPID. LOOK HOW WE ARE ALLOWING GREEDY PEOPLE TO CHOP OUR MONIES FOR US POOR PEOPLE TO SUFFER. WE ARE REALLY FOOLS AND WE MUST WAKE UP OR THE POOR WILL DIE MORE AND THE RICH WILL NOT CARE. IT IS ...
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GHANAIANS ARE NOT JOKERS BUT STUPID. LOOK HOW WE ARE ALLOWING GREEDY PEOPLE TO CHOP OUR MONIES FOR US POOR PEOPLE TO SUFFER. WE ARE REALLY FOOLS AND WE MUST WAKE UP OR THE POOR WILL DIE MORE AND THE RICH WILL NOT CARE. IT IS UP TO US.
zak 10 years ago

I am not sure whether Gov't can collaborate with GFA to fix the budget. See below for one of FIFA'S rules.
One of FIFA's sanctions is to suspend teams and associated members from international competition when a government ...
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I am not sure whether Gov't can collaborate with GFA to fix the budget. See below for one of FIFA'S rules.
One of FIFA's sanctions is to suspend teams and associated members from international competition when a government interferes in the running of FIFA's associate member organisations
Say The TRUTH 10 years ago

THIS IS ON STRONG JUSTIFICATION FOR THE NAME OF GHANA: "THE REPUBLIC OF CORRUPTION"!!!!!!

THIS IS ON STRONG JUSTIFICATION FOR THE NAME OF GHANA: "THE REPUBLIC OF CORRUPTION"!!!!!!
PRINCE 10 years ago

Thank you for voicing out the truth. It's all because Ghanaians including all of us are stupid. KIds can't get a chair to sit on and study on mango trees turn into classrooms. Why should we even spent a cedi on something that ...
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Thank you for voicing out the truth. It's all because Ghanaians including all of us are stupid. KIds can't get a chair to sit on and study on mango trees turn into classrooms. Why should we even spent a cedi on something that will not bring us anything....STUPID AND USELESS PEOPLE
name 10 years ago

its not a mandatory to spend tax payers money on football, not all Ghanaian like football, use our money for the generality of the masses and stop this useless extravagant spending

its not a mandatory to spend tax payers money on football, not all Ghanaian like football, use our money for the generality of the masses and stop this useless extravagant spending
DICKSON 10 years ago

so now it is no issue of corrupt akans but real issues.of thieves in power whose stealing activities have weakened the local currency and raised the dollar value. ........NDC THIEVES WHAT IS THE HYPOCRITE RAWLINGS SAYING A ...
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so now it is no issue of corrupt akans but real issues.of thieves in power whose stealing activities have weakened the local currency and raised the dollar value. ........NDC THIEVES WHAT IS THE HYPOCRITE RAWLINGS SAYING ABOUT THIS DAYLIGHT ROBBERY........... MURDERERS...
DISCIPLINE HOLLAND 10 years ago

ASEM BEBA DABI YOU MAHAMA. YOU AND YOUR PEOPLE STINK OF CURRUPTION IN EVERYTHING WHY MAHAMA WHYYYYY?

ASEM BEBA DABI YOU MAHAMA. YOU AND YOUR PEOPLE STINK OF CURRUPTION IN EVERYTHING WHY MAHAMA WHYYYYY?
Kweku Assan 10 years ago

Ghanaians must wake p and stop this nonsense.We understand how important our involvement in the world cup is but we have more problems at home that needs to be addressed. I am a staunch sports fan but in our current situation ...
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Ghanaians must wake p and stop this nonsense.We understand how important our involvement in the world cup is but we have more problems at home that needs to be addressed. I am a staunch sports fan but in our current situation as a nation, it will be wise to call of this participation and spend the money on water supply or pump it into our dying education system.
BENNETT 10 years ago

GHANAIANS SHOULD RISE UP AND DEMAND ACCOUNTABLE GOVERNMENT. WE ARE BEING TAKEN FOR FOOLS AND IT IS TIME THIS ''UNEDUCATED'' FEW POLITICIANS WHO ARE NOW SEEKING UNIVERSITY DEGREES TO EXPLAINS TO US HOW THEY USE OUR RESOURCES! ...
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GHANAIANS SHOULD RISE UP AND DEMAND ACCOUNTABLE GOVERNMENT. WE ARE BEING TAKEN FOR FOOLS AND IT IS TIME THIS ''UNEDUCATED'' FEW POLITICIANS WHO ARE NOW SEEKING UNIVERSITY DEGREES TO EXPLAINS TO US HOW THEY USE OUR RESOURCES! AFTERALL WE HAVE RAWLINGS TO SUPPORT US!
Ajah B 10 years ago

Are there any leaders in Ghana?

Are there any leaders in Ghana?
hamzy 10 years ago

nigeria as taken a good step to sack their sport minister for outrageous budget , i dont see why we must keep our sport minister because his budget for world cup is even twice .... he is a bloody thief and c ...
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nigeria as taken a good step to sack their sport minister for outrageous budget , i dont see why we must keep our sport minister because his budget for world cup is even twice .... he is a bloody thief and criminal
Nat 10 years ago

If what is said about the world cup budget is true then Ghanaians must wake up and ask for accountability. I hope that the Sports Ministry does not become the new avenue to substitute Concoction of Judgement debts for State m ...
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If what is said about the world cup budget is true then Ghanaians must wake up and ask for accountability. I hope that the Sports Ministry does not become the new avenue to substitute Concoction of Judgement debts for State ministers and Cronies. God save Ghana.
Joe Boy 10 years ago

I like the premises upon which you started your piece. If what! you see, Ghanaians are funny people. Why do you listen to somebody who pays his tax to the American Government and expect Ghana to develop. That idiot of a profe ...
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I like the premises upon which you started your piece. If what! you see, Ghanaians are funny people. Why do you listen to somebody who pays his tax to the American Government and expect Ghana to develop. That idiot of a professor, just listen to his name and you would understand his analysis. Ghana has been to the world cup on three occasion and how strangely, the prof was silent on how much Ghana spent in 2006. You know why? His brother was in power.
john 10 years ago

Joe boy grow up and think as an adult and intelligent man. I had expected you to bring the 2006 world cup figure for comparison instead of insulting the Professor's analysis. Always bringing politics into issue which has noth ...
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Joe boy grow up and think as an adult and intelligent man. I had expected you to bring the 2006 world cup figure for comparison instead of insulting the Professor's analysis. Always bringing politics into issue which has nothing to do with politics. Who told you the Professor is related to President Kuffour?
RAYMOND NASH, LONDON 10 years ago

Joe Boy (Idiot if that's your name)I think it's you who has a brother in the corrupt government.

The prof is 100% right. Probably we were all sleeping during the other world cups. but he has now woken us up.
Stupid IDIOT ...
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Joe Boy (Idiot if that's your name)I think it's you who has a brother in the corrupt government.

The prof is 100% right. Probably we were all sleeping during the other world cups. but he has now woken us up.
Stupid IDIOT JOE.
Ken 10 years ago

Joe boy, by his post, is one of those who hate others just because they are not from side of town. Needs a shrink to snap him out of his inferiority complex. Did you hear the Sports Minister say that he will abandon politics ...
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Joe boy, by his post, is one of those who hate others just because they are not from side of town. Needs a shrink to snap him out of his inferiority complex. Did you hear the Sports Minister say that he will abandon politics in 2016 just because he's been challenged on the $20 M budget. I was hoping he was going to resign right away for coming up with such an insane amount to sponsor hangers on, for easy chop chop ....shall we organize and block the airport so this kleptomaniacs will stop spiriting away hard earned cash - I mean GYEEDA, Subah, Merchant Bank, STX, Embraer, TOR, SSNIT, Woyomes,were not enough. This government penchant for presiding over corruption knows no bounds! How did the govt and FA spend 19.5 m in 2010? GFA if headed by thieves but because of Blatter's nepotic FIFA, can't touch the stinking cesspool with a 10ft pole, how i long for the despicable military, god please forgive me, for my evil thoughts. For 6 years now, the road to my house is like a moonscape, every other day, I dread driving to work, but, if the bird does not fly, it's standing still. Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah, puke!
Obiaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa 10 years ago

This gov't so so much confused and also in slumber. To be honest they need slap to wake up or better still ousted out if possible. Is this a curse or what? A gov't who has deliberately refused to think for current and future ...
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This gov't so so much confused and also in slumber. To be honest they need slap to wake up or better still ousted out if possible. Is this a curse or what? A gov't who has deliberately refused to think for current and future generations.
Joe Turkey 10 years ago

This budget must be rejected outright. The United States is spending $2 million on her football team for Brazil 2014, Nigeria is spending $9.5 million, Algeria is spending $5.8 million, Belgium is pending 4.5 million Euro (ap ...
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This budget must be rejected outright. The United States is spending $2 million on her football team for Brazil 2014, Nigeria is spending $9.5 million, Algeria is spending $5.8 million, Belgium is pending 4.5 million Euro (approximately $5.8 million). Ghana's NDC wants $20 million when schools are still held under trees and the country goes around with cup in hand looking for crusts.
KWAA 10 years ago

Prof, "fama Nyame"this is all we can say in Ghana.
This is the Government majority of Ghanaians voted for,so let them give it to them.If they get enough next time they may vote another way,if not they take five cedis,the mot ...
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Prof, "fama Nyame"this is all we can say in Ghana.
This is the Government majority of Ghanaians voted for,so let them give it to them.If they get enough next time they may vote another way,if not they take five cedis,the motorbikes,Radios,SUVs Laptops,Mobile Phones and vote for this Government again so they can increase everything from Tax to Utilities to pay for the iterms they distributed to win power.Then every four years we start the whole thing all over again.
Che 10 years ago

All those calling for the head of the sports minister and teh GFA must think again. The scam is beyond them. It is right from the Flagstaff house. How can this be? Mahama is no less than Mobutu. Ghana creis on 06th March and ...
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All those calling for the head of the sports minister and teh GFA must think again. The scam is beyond them. It is right from the Flagstaff house. How can this be? Mahama is no less than Mobutu. Ghana creis on 06th March and you are calling it a blessing...wicked being. When will God bring judgement on you and your wicked thieves? Ghanaians are not as fools as those illiterates in your northern village. God will punish you and your generation.
nsem pii 10 years ago

Speak against this. Just saying use the pulpit to preach on squeezing Ghanaians not on issues like TWEAA statement.

Speak against this. Just saying use the pulpit to preach on squeezing Ghanaians not on issues like TWEAA statement.
Pontius Pilate 10 years ago

parliament is the weakest link in our political dispensation. i listened to an MP today contribute to discussion on the floor and it was pathetic. how can such a bunch call the executive to order.

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parliament is the weakest link in our political dispensation. i listened to an MP today contribute to discussion on the floor and it was pathetic. how can such a bunch call the executive to order.

but most unfortunate is the likes of kwaku agyeman manu and kan-dapaah. those two guys irritate me to the core. they serve on the public accounts committee and behave as if they are cowards. i beg.
Mr Tee 10 years ago

GfA n sport well currupt

GfA n sport well currupt
bokassa 10 years ago

hope this is not true

hope this is not true
MUNDIAL 10 years ago

This is one hell of a budget that should warrant an outright dismissal the very day, such an amount was even conceived. For what reason, should such an amount be spent on the mundial? The stealing is just too much, the thieve ...
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This is one hell of a budget that should warrant an outright dismissal the very day, such an amount was even conceived. For what reason, should such an amount be spent on the mundial? The stealing is just too much, the thievery under the Mahama led NDC gov't is killing Ghana, aaaba!!!
Villa Kakalika 10 years ago

THEY WILL PAY FOR THIS. ELVIS ANKRAH AND HIS PEOPLE. ALWAYS MILKING THE COUNTRY DRY. LOOK AT THE EUROPEAN AND OTHER NATIONS AND THEIR BUDGETS.
WHY IS GHANA BUDGETING ALWAYS OUT OF GEAR!!!!!!!
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THEY WILL PAY FOR THIS. ELVIS ANKRAH AND HIS PEOPLE. ALWAYS MILKING THE COUNTRY DRY. LOOK AT THE EUROPEAN AND OTHER NATIONS AND THEIR BUDGETS.
WHY IS GHANA BUDGETING ALWAYS OUT OF GEAR!!!!!!!
PRESIDENT MUST SITU UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AND STOP THE LOOTING
Villa Kakalika 10 years ago

WE NEED UKRANIAN TYPE OF REVOLUTION IN GHANA. WE MUST RISE UP OR ELSE WE RISK A WHOLE GENERATION.

WE NEED UKRANIAN TYPE OF REVOLUTION IN GHANA. WE MUST RISE UP OR ELSE WE RISK A WHOLE GENERATION.
JAQ 10 years ago

Its appalling why this country cant make it a better place for us living abroad to come home and stay. This country ain't getting any better rather keeps falling. Ghanians works so hard and gets nothing out of their labour in ...
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Its appalling why this country cant make it a better place for us living abroad to come home and stay. This country ain't getting any better rather keeps falling. Ghanians works so hard and gets nothing out of their labour instead the government enjoys it and does nothing. Its a Shame
KOFI BONSU 10 years ago

The sports minister says he is going to quit politics after 2016,why not resign and quit politics and let our 20million have a sleep,he wants to amass wealth like Victoria Hammah had wanted to do before quitting politics

The sports minister says he is going to quit politics after 2016,why not resign and quit politics and let our 20million have a sleep,he wants to amass wealth like Victoria Hammah had wanted to do before quitting politics
k.duker 10 years ago

GHANA REPUBLIC OF CORRUPTION: WHY
BLACK STARS SHALL CAMP IN THE U.S. BEFORE BRAZIL 2014? GFA,AND SPORT MINISTER SHOULD BE QUESTIONED. WHY NOT
CAMPING IN SOUTH AMERICA INSTEAD OF U.S.

GHANA REPUBLIC OF CORRUPTION: WHY
BLACK STARS SHALL CAMP IN THE U.S. BEFORE BRAZIL 2014? GFA,AND SPORT MINISTER SHOULD BE QUESTIONED. WHY NOT
CAMPING IN SOUTH AMERICA INSTEAD OF U.S.
rescue 10 years ago

Proffessor you are very right but if we can be bold and challenge any government who does not seem to be telling us the truth as the majority of your type are now doing with Mahama it will good for us all.

Proffessor you are very right but if we can be bold and challenge any government who does not seem to be telling us the truth as the majority of your type are now doing with Mahama it will good for us all.
KWAME PRINCE 10 years ago

Sometime ago, somebody said and I quote 'Ghanaians are not smart and that is why they will always be manipulated by mediocrity and political stupidity.
Right from the beginning when I heard about the $20m budget being advoca ...
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Sometime ago, somebody said and I quote 'Ghanaians are not smart and that is why they will always be manipulated by mediocrity and political stupidity.
Right from the beginning when I heard about the $20m budget being advocated by the political and sports pundits who through the conveyance of their sports journalist allies started propagating and making the Ghanaian and the world at large to believe it was a realistic budget, I asked myself, what exactly did they understand $20m can do for the country. I became more suspicious when high profile Ghanaians including the President started talking about the BLACK STARS bringing the cup to Ghana. I laughed over it and concluded straight away that, that was the BEST ARGUEMENT TO MAKE TO JUSTIFY THE SO CALLED BUDGET.
Thank God there are a lot of revelations coming out now which makes nonsense the so called budget being defended by the political criminals in Ghana- who would always capitalise on every given opportunity to milk the ordinary Ghanaian.
At least, the budgets of USA and more importantly, the Nigerian budget of $9.5m or so which resulted to the dismissal of the Minister of sports as a wake up call for Ghanaians.
SENDING 1000 GHANAINS TO THE WORLD CUP AT A COST OF OVER $10,000.00 IS THIEVERY. REMEMBER WHAT YAMIN SAID A FEW MONTHS AGO: AND I QUOTE, I WILL BE FOLLISH TO SEND MY CRONIES TO WATCH THE WORLD IF I HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO DO SO.
TRUST ME, THE 1000 SEATS WILL END UP GOING TO THEIR CRONIES AT A CUT THROAT OFFER BECAUSE THEY COULD BE MANUPULATED. If those idiots end up sending at 100 cronies each to the world cup and they get a 'kick back' each of them will get.
There is to much corruption in Ghana and it is time for Ghanaians to wake up.
'WE NO GO SIT DOWN MAKE THEM CHEAT US EVERY DAY. DABI DA.
Omono 10 years ago

What many Ghanaians still don't know is that the now Mahama led NDC govt forced their way into power to prosecute 1 agenda: i.e. to Create, Loot & Share; nothing else. It was their mindset far back 2007. That's why they're n ...
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What many Ghanaians still don't know is that the now Mahama led NDC govt forced their way into power to prosecute 1 agenda: i.e. to Create, Loot & Share; nothing else. It was their mindset far back 2007. That's why they're not visible pursuing any meaningful policy.
they came only to collapse the system
kojo 10 years ago

A good one there. But prof. How much was spent in 2002 and 2006?

A good one there. But prof. How much was spent in 2002 and 2006?
Antiochus - London 10 years ago

Well said Prof. Corruption, corruption and more corruption!

Well said Prof. Corruption, corruption and more corruption!
Farmland 10 years ago

Prof, why didn't you tell us how much was spent on the 2006 world cup in Germany? A critical analysis would tell you how it all started from our very first world cup appearance in Germany. Is it because the Prof is just being ...
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Prof, why didn't you tell us how much was spent on the 2006 world cup in Germany? A critical analysis would tell you how it all started from our very first world cup appearance in Germany. Is it because the Prof is just being one sided with the truth? Corruption is killing this country and needs to be exposed in all angles.
Amanne 10 years ago

It is no longer only the cocoa farmers money limited Prof.

It is no longer only the cocoa farmers money limited Prof.
KOFF KOFF 10 years ago

AS CONSEQUENCE FOR THIS REASON, AFRIYIE ANKRAH IS RETIRING FROM POLITICS 2016. WHY NOT NOW BEFORE THE WORLD CUP. NYAME MBOA GHANA. I KNOW BRA AFRIYIE VERY WELL,HE IS GOT WHANT HE WANT AND WANT TO BE SMART. 100 YEARS WE WILL C ...
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AS CONSEQUENCE FOR THIS REASON, AFRIYIE ANKRAH IS RETIRING FROM POLITICS 2016. WHY NOT NOW BEFORE THE WORLD CUP. NYAME MBOA GHANA. I KNOW BRA AFRIYIE VERY WELL,HE IS GOT WHANT HE WANT AND WANT TO BE SMART. 100 YEARS WE WILL CHASE HIM,HIS FATHER,MOTHER,WIFE,GIRL FRIENDS,SISTERS,BROTHERS AND ALL.
OKOROMANSA 10 years ago

LET US THANK TIS PROF THIS PIECE OF INFORMATION. TRULY IF THOSE COUNTRIES CITED ARE GOING TO SPEND THOSE MONIES QUOTED THEN GHANAIANS MUST WAKE UP. $20 MILLION DOLLARS? NOW LET US HEAR THE VOICES OF ALL THE FM RADIO STATIONS ...
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LET US THANK TIS PROF THIS PIECE OF INFORMATION. TRULY IF THOSE COUNTRIES CITED ARE GOING TO SPEND THOSE MONIES QUOTED THEN GHANAIANS MUST WAKE UP. $20 MILLION DOLLARS? NOW LET US HEAR THE VOICES OF ALL THE FM RADIO STATIONS IN GHANA. THIS IS A SERIOUSLY SERIOUS MATTER.
Gandalf 10 years ago

WHAT IS PREZ MAHAMA AND HIS SPORTS MINISTER SMOKING IN THAT FLAGSTAFF HOUSE TO SIT ALOOF FOR SUCH FIGURES TO BE PRESENTED TO US? HITHERTO THEY HAVE NOT RAISED A FINGER. BELIEVE YOU ME, JUST LIKE THE PROFESSOR SAID, WE WILL HE ...
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WHAT IS PREZ MAHAMA AND HIS SPORTS MINISTER SMOKING IN THAT FLAGSTAFF HOUSE TO SIT ALOOF FOR SUCH FIGURES TO BE PRESENTED TO US? HITHERTO THEY HAVE NOT RAISED A FINGER. BELIEVE YOU ME, JUST LIKE THE PROFESSOR SAID, WE WILL HERE ALL KINDS OF FANTASTIC PROGRAMS THAT JUSTIFY THIS NONSENSE. NO WONDER COST OF GOVT PROJECTS KEEP RISING WHILE THE QUALITY OF WORK KEEPS DECLINING. WITHER GHANA....?
Sualihu Mohammed Sualihu 10 years ago

Politian will kill ghana

Politian will kill ghana
Gandalf 10 years ago

SOPHISTICATED AND ADVANCED AMERICA IS SPENDING PROBABLY 4 MILLION USD. GHANA THAT GOES CONSTANTLY WITH CUP IN HAND TO AMERICA IS SPENDING ABOUT 5 TIMES WHAT AMERICA IS SPENDING. QUALITY OF LEADERSHIP? VISION?....BAABU...

SOPHISTICATED AND ADVANCED AMERICA IS SPENDING PROBABLY 4 MILLION USD. GHANA THAT GOES CONSTANTLY WITH CUP IN HAND TO AMERICA IS SPENDING ABOUT 5 TIMES WHAT AMERICA IS SPENDING. QUALITY OF LEADERSHIP? VISION?....BAABU...
HAZOR 10 years ago

If NPP in opposition in government (parliament)could not demand investigation as to why GFA need this humongous budget for Brazil 2014 and help approve the budget may be the reason why president Mahama called them "baloney,fo ...
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If NPP in opposition in government (parliament)could not demand investigation as to why GFA need this humongous budget for Brazil 2014 and help approve the budget may be the reason why president Mahama called them "baloney,fools and useless"Why did you choose soccer over technology?
Jazz 10 years ago

Just like Cardinal wrote, when will Ghanaian be fed up with corruption. When will we match to the so-called leaders of the country and drive them out of office. If the USA which has the money to spend is budgeting at $2mil to ...
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Just like Cardinal wrote, when will Ghanaian be fed up with corruption. When will we match to the so-called leaders of the country and drive them out of office. If the USA which has the money to spend is budgeting at $2mil to start, I don't think Ghana should be budgeting for $10Mil. By the way why do we pay for people to go and support our team? If you want to go PLEASE pay for it out of your own pocket.
Bob 10 years ago

It's money to take Kwasi Pratt and other blubber mouth, brown nosers to Brazil at the expense of poor bleeding Ghana. Puutaa, Apii t))!

It's money to take Kwasi Pratt and other blubber mouth, brown nosers to Brazil at the expense of poor bleeding Ghana. Puutaa, Apii t))!
Mouthy 10 years ago

NEED MONEY FOR 2016 ELECTION SO THAT NDC CAN BUY US INCLUDING EC & THE JUDGES BUT NOT AGAIN BECAUSE GHANAIANS ARE NOW MORE CIVILIZED THAN BEFORE SO NDC SHOULD LOOT BUT CAN BUY US AGAIN & AGAIN &AGAIN.

NEED MONEY FOR 2016 ELECTION SO THAT NDC CAN BUY US INCLUDING EC & THE JUDGES BUT NOT AGAIN BECAUSE GHANAIANS ARE NOW MORE CIVILIZED THAN BEFORE SO NDC SHOULD LOOT BUT CAN BUY US AGAIN & AGAIN &AGAIN.
BBC NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 10 years ago

Mahama the most stupid leader.

Mahama the most stupid leader.
Nii Akwei 10 years ago

Create , Loot & Share (CLS)is what we have here. Hello, do you hear me?

Create , Loot & Share (CLS)is what we have here. Hello, do you hear me?
Ben 10 years ago

Ghana money, so long as the govt says okay, and the presidency is aware of it, everyone can chop am nyamanyama!

Ghana money, so long as the govt says okay, and the presidency is aware of it, everyone can chop am nyamanyama!
DAVID V.K. ARKORFUL 10 years ago

Few thieves and greedy bastards are stealing the wealth of the nation.How long are we going to allow this cheating and stealing to go on unchallenged.Enough is enough.

Few thieves and greedy bastards are stealing the wealth of the nation.How long are we going to allow this cheating and stealing to go on unchallenged.Enough is enough.

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