Grave looters strike Baah-Wiredu

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John,Tema 10 years ago

You visit a whiteman's cemetery and you feel like staying there,why shd our heroes be buried in dirty bushy cemetery?I am sure his family is not even visiting his grave to pay homage occasionally.

You visit a whiteman's cemetery and you feel like staying there,why shd our heroes be buried in dirty bushy cemetery?I am sure his family is not even visiting his grave to pay homage occasionally.
Tonga 10 years ago

That is why Ablakwa and Asiedu Nketia are looting and investing in Filling Stations, Articulators Trucks, Mansions and investment abroad--At least, when they are executed for corruption in the next gov't, thier children will ...
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That is why Ablakwa and Asiedu Nketia are looting and investing in Filling Stations, Articulators Trucks, Mansions and investment abroad--At least, when they are executed for corruption in the next gov't, thier children will not be sad like K. Baa Wiredu
HolyGhost 10 years ago

The 'wofa and the wofasie fuo',of the former finance minister,who accordnig to the custom of his ethnic group are suppose to inherit him, have shared all what he stole among themslves leaving his family destitude.

The 'wofa and the wofasie fuo',of the former finance minister,who accordnig to the custom of his ethnic group are suppose to inherit him, have shared all what he stole among themslves leaving his family destitude.
GHFUO, be serious & change ur MENtali 10 years ago

NOT ONLY DIDNT HE INVEST, BUT DIDNT HE HVE PROPERTIES IN GH? DIDNT HE OPEN INVESTMNTS FOR HIS KIDS? NO 401K?

NOT ONLY DIDNT HE INVEST, BUT DIDNT HE HVE PROPERTIES IN GH? DIDNT HE OPEN INVESTMNTS FOR HIS KIDS? NO 401K?
SHAMU 10 years ago

This is simple. He stole from the nation and now people are stealing from his body. That is his punishment from God. The worse is yet to come to those who steal from the country. Now, look at it, the family can not pay his ch ...
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This is simple. He stole from the nation and now people are stealing from his body. That is his punishment from God. The worse is yet to come to those who steal from the country. Now, look at it, the family can not pay his children`s school fees. HAY! this is serious. That of Kuffour and the rest is coming soo. I don`t want any body to ask me of evidence. But here is clare is up to us to understand God`s doings. Example, look at Krobo edusei, how did he finish? Today his children are even looking for a place to stay after he steal a large amount of money during nkrumah`s time and yet came again and stole during Liman`s time too. Ghanaians should be aware of all this.
KWAA 10 years ago

The Almighty God who knows our hearts and mind,knows every secret of mankind knows this noble man was not corrupt.Normally i don`t react to such nonsense people print on Ghanaweb,but i knew the man very well,so it hurts to re ...
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The Almighty God who knows our hearts and mind,knows every secret of mankind knows this noble man was not corrupt.Normally i don`t react to such nonsense people print on Ghanaweb,but i knew the man very well,so it hurts to read something like this.
Shamu you didn`t know the man,but you are accussing him of stealing,if he stole from Ghanaians,his children will not be in the state they are in,or do you think he took the money you think he "stole" with him to his grave?
Because of politics or tribalism,people just spit nonsense everyday on this web.For your information shamu,thivies didn`t break into his grave because God is punishing him,they broke into the grave, because your socalled Government of the NDC,has made life unbearable to the extend that folks are breaking into everything not only graves.
For writing what you wrote,without any evcidence or proof,God will judge you,mark it on the wall.
Homesense 10 years ago

Shamu, put on your thinking cup and observe the way people in position in Ghana who steal while in office live, during and after their services. They and their families live good, and their children never have problems with p ...
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Shamu, put on your thinking cup and observe the way people in position in Ghana who steal while in office live, during and after their services. They and their families live good, and their children never have problems with payment of basic bills like school fees.

So if Kwadwo Baah-Wiredu did steal his family cannot be this poor. We all saw the simplicity, modesty and open-nature of Kwadwo. Ask Ghanian media.

For your information there are many people, including me, who are doing very honest work despite the poverty and hardship we face. Kwadwo Baa was one of us. We believe in doing honest job for God and for mankind.
Oba Nyansani Baako Pe In Ghana! 10 years ago

This is real thing. Now listen, NDC and Mahama Government is involved with this. They went to see juju man and he asked them to bring the bones of late Baah Wiredu to do some spirituals so that Tykpe can perform wonders in Gh ...
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This is real thing. Now listen, NDC and Mahama Government is involved with this. They went to see juju man and he asked them to bring the bones of late Baah Wiredu to do some spirituals so that Tykpe can perform wonders in Ghana's economy. This is real thing and I know what I am talking about.
Kwabena Danso, Gbawe-Accra. 10 years ago

The story made mention of sharing the little that he left among the ladies.
Who are the ladies?
I hope he did not have more than one ladies.

The story made mention of sharing the little that he left among the ladies.
Who are the ladies?
I hope he did not have more than one ladies.
Salam 10 years ago

Shamu shame on you. Your words will catch up with you. Baah-Wiredu was a very honest man, a good example for all to follow. I knew him well.

Shamu shame on you. Your words will catch up with you. Baah-Wiredu was a very honest man, a good example for all to follow. I knew him well.
Che 10 years ago

Nation of jokers. Wereko Brobbey heading another institution. Are not too stupid? Or we lack human resource that these useless and hopeless people keep changing postions. How many wives did Baah-Wiredu had? If he had many wiv ...
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Nation of jokers. Wereko Brobbey heading another institution. Are not too stupid? Or we lack human resource that these useless and hopeless people keep changing postions. How many wives did Baah-Wiredu had? If he had many wives with many children, then he had already mismanaged everything before leaving. The uncle made it known, according to the article, that what he left behind was distributed among the women. If they will blow it and wouldn't put it to any good use, who else should help? Where is Ken Adjepong who trumpeted that he is the bread winner for Baah-Wiredu's family? Perhaps, it was just a one day help and he made so much noise about it. What about Wiredu's entitlements? Foolish man Brobbey is here again. We are damn stupid and Ghana will continue to suffer. WHO AT ALL GAVE HIM THIS POSITION?
MUJEED IBRAIMAH 10 years ago

Did I read Dr. Brobbey saying that "“Here is a man; the Finance Minister…how can you say his son can’t pay school fees? Isn’t it pathetic? Special assistants make money when they are in power and the Finance Minister, ...
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Did I read Dr. Brobbey saying that "“Here is a man; the Finance Minister…how can you say his son can’t pay school fees? Isn’t it pathetic? Special assistants make money when they are in power and the Finance Minister, the man who holds the public purse, his children can’t pay school fees" Is he by this supporting corruption or misuse of office. How much does a Finance Minister earn and what is so special about a Finance Minister. Is the Finance Minister better than the Minister of Chieftaincy. Is it to say because he deals with money, the Finance Minister should necessarily have more money than the Minister of Gender and Children. Please it is some of these very empty and senseless stances and thinking which make people think that once in a particular position, they must loot. Anyway were we told that so many women were given money!!!! You see ooo!!!!Let this man rest in peace and not in the pieces that we want to throw his reputation into
Ada Boy 10 years ago

His comments speaks tons of our culture of silence and impunity.When you are in power, you loot and enrich yourself at the expense of the ones who elected you,that Mr Charles w-Brobbey's own words! This is a shameful comment ...
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His comments speaks tons of our culture of silence and impunity.When you are in power, you loot and enrich yourself at the expense of the ones who elected you,that Mr Charles w-Brobbey's own words! This is a shameful comment by a man who knows no shame. By the way,how many wives and children did the ex-minister leave behind?
kpakpo osu 10 years ago

He did not steal like the rest of them. Disgraceful wereko-brobbey.

He did not steal like the rest of them. Disgraceful wereko-brobbey.
ADONGO 10 years ago

HEI Che,are you such a big fool ???Or what are you smoking?

HEI Che,are you such a big fool ???Or what are you smoking?
Koffi parker 10 years ago

well spoken indeed sometimes I feel so ashamed calling myself a ghanaian just listen to these jokers calling themselves leaders the ex finance minister was so busy bonking these women or so call "ladies" as abusua payin calls ...
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well spoken indeed sometimes I feel so ashamed calling myself a ghanaian just listen to these jokers calling themselves leaders the ex finance minister was so busy bonking these women or so call "ladies" as abusua payin calls it that he couldn't have enough time to take care of his children,and as it appears abusua payin is expecying more "ladies" with children to show up,as for wereko-brobbey's comments the least said about it the better.Politics and democracy have expose our deep hidden character of all sort.who born dog.
Fo Kwaku - Tanyingbe 10 years ago

WAS HE LIKE JAK AND ANANW OF THE NPP?

WAS HE LIKE JAK AND ANANW OF THE NPP?
nkwantabesa 10 years ago

baah wiredu was a gentleman loved by many Ghanaians and his death was a real shock to many people. a lot of people wondered why a gentleman like him would join a party full of criminals. it is even rumored that he stood again ...
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baah wiredu was a gentleman loved by many Ghanaians and his death was a real shock to many people. a lot of people wondered why a gentleman like him would join a party full of criminals. it is even rumored that he stood against some of the stinky deals they were going on in the elephant party and that his death should be surprised at all. they made similar reference to people like hawa yakubu, major quashigah and others whose deaths could not be comprehended by them. they believe their deaths were to silence them not to open the lid of what had been done in secrets but those behind these evil acts should not forget that one day they will also leave the earth and account for such bad deeds before the good lord. shame unto them!
nkwantabesa 10 years ago

correction ' a lot of people wondered why a gentleman like him would join a party full of thieves. it is even rumored that he stood against some of the stinky deals that were going on in the elephant party and that his death ...
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correction ' a lot of people wondered why a gentleman like him would join a party full of thieves. it is even rumored that he stood against some of the stinky deals that were going on in the elephant party and that his death should not be surprised at all.'
Say the TRUTH 10 years ago

Please don't live by such unsubstantiated rumors....for years nobody has come out to accuse anybody of such claim.

Had it not been the situation now I strongly believe that Baah Wiredu was also classified as ONE OF THE NP ...
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Please don't live by such unsubstantiated rumors....for years nobody has come out to accuse anybody of such claim.

Had it not been the situation now I strongly believe that Baah Wiredu was also classified as ONE OF THE NPP CORRUPT ONE by the PROPAGANDA OF THE POLITICAL OPPONENTS...NOW THE SITUATION AT HAND CLEARLY SHOWS THE OPPOSITE....SELFLESS ONE!!
what is going on in Ghana 10 years ago

what Ghana is this

what Ghana is this
Prof. A.K.Appiah 10 years ago

Thank God this gentleman didn't loot the public coffers when he was a Finance Minister, let us all help the children's education.

Thank God this gentleman didn't loot the public coffers when he was a Finance Minister, let us all help the children's education.
JAK The Ripper 10 years ago

Dr. Wereko-Brobby could not believe that a man who was handling Ghana’s entire coffers would die a pauper; “Here is a man; the Finance Minister…how can you say his son can’t pay school fees? Isn’t it pathetic? Speci ...
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Dr. Wereko-Brobby could not believe that a man who was handling Ghana’s entire coffers would die a pauper; “Here is a man; the Finance Minister…how can you say his son can’t pay school fees? Isn’t it pathetic? Special assistants make money when they are in power and the Finance Minister, the man who holds the public purse, his children can’t pay school fees?”...

INDICATES THAT WEREKO-BROBBEY EXPECTED BAAH-WIREDU TO STEAL AS MUCH AS HE COULD SINCE BAAH-WIREDU CONTROLLED THE PUBLIC PURSE.

NO WONDER WIREKO-BROBBEY AMMASSED SO MUCH ILL-GOTTEN WEALTH DURING HIS TENURE AS VRA BOSS AND GHANA@50 CELEBRATIONS.

ANY WONDER HE WAS KICKED OUT BY VRA WORKERS???
Homesense 10 years ago

Dr Brobbey's remarks was appropriate because the Baah-Wiredu story was abnormal in the Ghanian sense; an unbelievable exception from the norm of steal, steal and steal from the national coffers, if the opportunity strikes.

Dr Brobbey's remarks was appropriate because the Baah-Wiredu story was abnormal in the Ghanian sense; an unbelievable exception from the norm of steal, steal and steal from the national coffers, if the opportunity strikes.
Odarlai France 10 years ago

Thanks JAK the Ripper for your deductive reasoning. I wish people contributing their views on Ghanaweb would pause to reason before displaying their ideological biases.

I was initially wondering why such a fate would befa ...
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Thanks JAK the Ripper for your deductive reasoning. I wish people contributing their views on Ghanaweb would pause to reason before displaying their ideological biases.

I was initially wondering why such a fate would befall a finance minister. But upon closer reflection, one should realize that pay in Ghana and other African countries are low, and perhaps more importantly, the article alluded to the possibility of the gentleman having children with more than one wife.

If the latter conjecture is true, (the writer doesn’t delve into that, perhaps, to save him some embarrassment) that may explain the present predicament of his survivors.

In any case, the statement attributed to Dr. Wereko-Brobbery shines light on the mentality (and perhaps received wisdom in Ghana) that if you assume a responsible position you must amass money.
MenayeFUAforiwa 10 years ago

Mr. Odarlai that's what was going on in the country since JJ Rawlings time till now loot, loot and loot. Those who attended the lectures were surprised how one of their own did not do as they did. We all heard about the troub ...
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Mr. Odarlai that's what was going on in the country since JJ Rawlings time till now loot, loot and loot. Those who attended the lectures were surprised how one of their own did not do as they did. We all heard about the troubles and accusations many of them went through after leaving office. If they were to be in any country in the West many of them would be in jail by now.
btg 10 years ago

The NPP is broke to the the extent that, they need money to organize next month's elections.
How do u expect them even to take care of this important man's family in the hour of need.

People,don't kill yourself for any p ...
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The NPP is broke to the the extent that, they need money to organize next month's elections.
How do u expect them even to take care of this important man's family in the hour of need.

People,don't kill yourself for any party.
Are you listening, "fool's soldiers"-foot soldiers. Nobody cares about you.
FLOATING VOTER. 10 years ago

what would you expect, when after a clean election,they decided to blow dust into the eyes of Ghanaians by going to court-just see how much they spent on photo copies alone.

what would you expect, when after a clean election,they decided to blow dust into the eyes of Ghanaians by going to court-just see how much they spent on photo copies alone.
Nzema K 10 years ago

special assit looted state coffers so it was right for baah to have also looted to save his family. where's their SSF and Kojo's ESB. did ebusuapanin nvest this in bonds for the kids??

special assit looted state coffers so it was right for baah to have also looted to save his family. where's their SSF and Kojo's ESB. did ebusuapanin nvest this in bonds for the kids??
Appiah Kubi 10 years ago

This article is very misleading. A finance minister does not have to enrich himself by looting state coffers. This is also true of all other ministers. If Mr. Wiredu did not leave behind millions of dollars, it could well me ...
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This article is very misleading. A finance minister does not have to enrich himself by looting state coffers. This is also true of all other ministers. If Mr. Wiredu did not leave behind millions of dollars, it could well mean that he was an honest man. After all, good name is better than ill-gotten riches. May he rest in peace.
Maame Grace 10 years ago

Why is it anyones responsibilty to pay for his childrens achool fees. Where are the childrens mothers nkwaseasem when my dad died my mother had to look ater us not the company that he worked for or the party that he belongedv ...
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Why is it anyones responsibilty to pay for his childrens achool fees. Where are the childrens mothers nkwaseasem when my dad died my mother had to look ater us not the company that he worked for or the party that he belongedv too.
Obed Adore 10 years ago

Too sad for Ghana. So, Wereko-Brobbey wanted Baah-Wiredu to use his position as the finance minister to steal from the government eh?

Wow! very sad indeed!
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Too sad for Ghana. So, Wereko-Brobbey wanted Baah-Wiredu to use his position as the finance minister to steal from the government eh?

Wow! very sad indeed!
.....Dr. Wereko-Brobby could not believe that a man who was handling Ghana’s entire coffers would die a pauper; “Here is a man; the Finance Minister…how can you say his son can’t pay school fees? Isn’t it pathetic? Special assistants make money when they are in power and the Finance Minister, the man who holds the public purse, his children can’t pay school fees?”...... Wow, Ghana paa nie?
PREACHER 10 years ago

SHAME ON THE FAMILY, NPP AND THE ORGANISER WHO WANT TO CONTRIBUTE FOR THE FAMILY. THIS FRANKLY NONSENSICAL. HOW CAN SUCH A PERSON'S FAMILY COME OUT TO GIVE THIS SHAMEFUL STATEMENT.

SHAME ON THE FAMILY, NPP AND THE ORGANISER WHO WANT TO CONTRIBUTE FOR THE FAMILY. THIS FRANKLY NONSENSICAL. HOW CAN SUCH A PERSON'S FAMILY COME OUT TO GIVE THIS SHAMEFUL STATEMENT.
The Patriot 10 years ago

By his own admission, Dr Wereko Brobbey should be indicted for daring to question the pauperdom of the late Honourable Finance Minister Baah-Wiredu. If Personal Asssiatant's, by Dr Brobbey's own words even make money...then t ...
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By his own admission, Dr Wereko Brobbey should be indicted for daring to question the pauperdom of the late Honourable Finance Minister Baah-Wiredu. If Personal Asssiatant's, by Dr Brobbey's own words even make money...then that is enough of a confirmation that Government's and their appointees are indeed stealing from the state and I long to see that he's dragged before the court or a responsible authority to explain what he meant by that statement. I hope I have the support of this house.
Obed Adore 10 years ago

You surely have my vote, support and blessing. You are a true patriot.

You surely have my vote, support and blessing. You are a true patriot.
YAA ABRAFI TUMPATA 10 years ago

Yes, you have my vote.Instead of investing in Ghana for the future of his children, he like many Ghanaians stealing from the nation bought house in obronikrom. Just to hide their ill-gotten wealth. Oluwa mbe.

Yes, you have my vote.Instead of investing in Ghana for the future of his children, he like many Ghanaians stealing from the nation bought house in obronikrom. Just to hide their ill-gotten wealth. Oluwa mbe.
Kwame 10 years ago

Lawless nation, failed state, and corrupt system

Lawless nation, failed state, and corrupt system
Kanawu 10 years ago

So what happened to the ESB that was paid to minsters and MPs? If the family has mismanaged that, then it is their own stupidity that is costing them.
Naan6

So what happened to the ESB that was paid to minsters and MPs? If the family has mismanaged that, then it is their own stupidity that is costing them.
Naan6
Ericus-Ericus 10 years ago

May His Soul Rest In Perfect Peace - I am only concerned about the children's education. We indeed need free education - Mahama must do stupid politics with this. We truly need free education.

May His Soul Rest In Perfect Peace - I am only concerned about the children's education. We indeed need free education - Mahama must do stupid politics with this. We truly need free education.
Jimmy Jimmy 10 years ago

Sometimes bad things happened to good people.Most of the thieves who stole from the state and Ghana are still alive.They mostly run away from the country.Others hide in Accra.

Sometimes bad things happened to good people.Most of the thieves who stole from the state and Ghana are still alive.They mostly run away from the country.Others hide in Accra.
THE CHOSEN ONE 10 years ago

YE NIM WON EFIRI TITI.
DID YOU HEARD THE GUY RIGHT?
A DECORATED DONKEY, REMAINS A DONKEY.

YE NIM WON EFIRI TITI.
DID YOU HEARD THE GUY RIGHT?
A DECORATED DONKEY, REMAINS A DONKEY.
EBENEZER 10 years ago

This is ridiculously idiotic. How? Was he not being paid when he was finance minister?

What did he do with his chunks of money?
Ordinary coco farmer and even ice water sellers die but still their kids are able to go ...
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This is ridiculously idiotic. How? Was he not being paid when he was finance minister?

What did he do with his chunks of money?
Ordinary coco farmer and even ice water sellers die but still their kids are able to go school and pay their fees. What are they telling us. This is absolutely an absurdity

Please spare us that nonsense.
YAA ABRAFI TUMPATA 10 years ago

Mr Ebenezer, please read Yaa Abrafi Tumpata above.

Mr Ebenezer, please read Yaa Abrafi Tumpata above.
jim 10 years ago

Dr. Wereko-Brobby is using this venue like the independence celebration to steel more money from the unseuspecting public.

Dr. Wereko-Brobby is using this venue like the independence celebration to steel more money from the unseuspecting public.
MenayeFUAforiwa 10 years ago

"The little that he left behind was shared to among the ladies. Who are the ladies in question? Does Mr. Obeng Tuudah, his uncle wants to tell Ghanaians and the world that a learned person and a minister of Finance of Ghana d ...
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"The little that he left behind was shared to among the ladies. Who are the ladies in question? Does Mr. Obeng Tuudah, his uncle wants to tell Ghanaians and the world that a learned person and a minister of Finance of Ghana did not leave a WILL to care for his numerous children? It is very disgraceful and pathetic in deed. And such person has a Lecture named after him? INCREDIBLE. Now what do they want the watchmen in the cemetery do after everything has been mismanaged from the time he was alive to after his death? It is unfortunate Kwadwo Baah-Wiredu did not learn the "trade" from the crooked professional such as Ex-President Kufour, Wereko-Brobby, Kwadwo Mpiani,Obetsebi-Lamptey etc.
LORD PROOF 10 years ago

Blood Jesus Christ will shield and save this nation. Your end has come shameless idiots!!!!

Blood Jesus Christ will shield and save this nation. Your end has come shameless idiots!!!!
Kojo Azemeti 10 years ago

Does it mean that Kwadwo Baah Wiredu learnt his economics only to pass exams but did not practicalize it? A competent finance minister is supposed to be conversant with the principles of financial management and investment. B ...
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Does it mean that Kwadwo Baah Wiredu learnt his economics only to pass exams but did not practicalize it? A competent finance minister is supposed to be conversant with the principles of financial management and investment. Baah Wiredu must have worked for several years before he become a minister. How did he manage or invest the money that came into his hands such that at age 56 (4 years to retirement age), he should be described as having died a pauper? Is this a tale of financial mismanagement by a person who ought to have known and done better granted that he eschewed corruption? I believe if he had properly invested the honest money he made after graduating from school, he would have become financially successful even before he entered into politics and he would not be said to have died a pauper.
Dessy 10 years ago

it is time Ghanaian introduce criminitization of the dead

it is time Ghanaian introduce criminitization of the dead
Yaw Adu-Asare 10 years ago

Who in his right mind put Wireko-Brobbey in charge of Financial accountability and transparency. How soon did we forget about Wireko-Brobbey's tenure at VRA.

Who in his right mind put Wireko-Brobbey in charge of Financial accountability and transparency. How soon did we forget about Wireko-Brobbey's tenure at VRA.
Tribalwar 10 years ago

We still looking at Ayedge born pepeni crimes as its their inevitable behaviour. Tragedy after tragedy.If a dignify man cant rest in peace, how can pepeni system benefits his children? They are not equipped with common sense ...
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We still looking at Ayedge born pepeni crimes as its their inevitable behaviour. Tragedy after tragedy.If a dignify man cant rest in peace, how can pepeni system benefits his children? They are not equipped with common sense as they can do anything for money including outrageous animal killings,stealing,digging graves, ect. Today the glamorious chirping around our suroundings have disappeared because, ayedbe born pepeni cant leave any creature to exist or spare dead ones rather to make money out of it by selling at Agbogbloshei a suburb at Accra.
Antiochus - London 10 years ago

Now I understand why people go into politics just to enrich themselves. The NPP gurus should should organise some funds for Baah Wiredu's family.

Now I understand why people go into politics just to enrich themselves. The NPP gurus should should organise some funds for Baah Wiredu's family.

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