Changing gov't's is not the solution to corruption - Kweku Baako

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Lena 9 years ago

I didn't know this man could make such unbiased wise statements. May the Lord bless him and Ghana!

I didn't know this man could make such unbiased wise statements. May the Lord bless him and Ghana!
DIDO-DIDO 9 years ago

DEAR MR. KWEKU BAAKO MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR THE FACT THAT YOU'VE SPOKEN; YOU ARE A REAL CONSTRUCTIVE MAN. ALTHOUGH I DO NOT KNOW YOU PERSONALLY BUT MY RAGARDS/RESPECT TO YOU BECOS YOU ARE A TRUE SON OF GHANA. KEEP IT UP I MAY ...
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DEAR MR. KWEKU BAAKO MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR THE FACT THAT YOU'VE SPOKEN; YOU ARE A REAL CONSTRUCTIVE MAN. ALTHOUGH I DO NOT KNOW YOU PERSONALLY BUT MY RAGARDS/RESPECT TO YOU BECOS YOU ARE A TRUE SON OF GHANA. KEEP IT UP I MAY CALL ON YOU FOR A VISIT ANY TIME I AM IN THE COUNTRY. THANK YOU
gh 9 years ago

WE REMOVED NPP FOR CORRUPTION MALPRACTISE: WE BROUGHT IN NDC THE SAME OLD CORRUPTION IS TAKING PLACE:

WE REMOVED NPP FOR CORRUPTION MALPRACTISE: WE BROUGHT IN NDC THE SAME OLD CORRUPTION IS TAKING PLACE:
PETER PPP 9 years ago

NOTHING TO ADD: CONDUS

NOTHING TO ADD: CONDUS
Ghfuo: hang nyantakyi! 9 years ago

Look at what they are doing to rid corruption and stop making excuses

Look at what they are doing to rid corruption and stop making excuses
WILLIAMS ZOOGAH 9 years ago

Yes my name is Williams Zoogah and I think that the Board should be dissolved now either wise these guys could extend their investigations to the years I was there. I was the (C)Thief Accountant at the NSS from 2006 to 2010, ...
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Yes my name is Williams Zoogah and I think that the Board should be dissolved now either wise these guys could extend their investigations to the years I was there. I was the (C)Thief Accountant at the NSS from 2006 to 2010, whereupon I was forced to resign because I stood up for my share of the returns of the ghost names money. The farm project was only a ploy to steal money and we did make money proper. Yes within the short period that I was transferred from Bolga, I made billions from the NSS: I have a mansion in Adenta, a four square compound house at madina, an estate in Takoradi, 2 houses in Bolga. I had no problems resigning in 2010 because I had already set up a micro finance company in Bolgatanga. We stole the money through insertion of ghost names, use of the borehole drilling machine at the NSS plus other lucrative schemes. Now I drive around in a powerful V8. Hahaha catch me and Kuagbenu if you can!But just dissolve the Board to save some us from going to prison... pls i beg.
Mahmoud 9 years ago

Busia could have been a leader for any country in this world. That's not mine; that was what the world said about him when he died prematurely.
The man was a respectable, God fearing leader that had a complete program for al ...
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Busia could have been a leader for any country in this world. That's not mine; that was what the world said about him when he died prematurely.
The man was a respectable, God fearing leader that had a complete program for all aspects our national development. Unfortunately, the communist Young Pioneers implanted by Nkrumah in our mist, did not allow Ghanaians to benefit from his knowledge and the good work he had started for the sake of this country and its people. They hijacked and impeded our development until the year 2001.

Although Acheampong was one of the communists who carried out the dirty work of overthrowing Prof. Busia for them, they later tried to disown him in order to hide their involvement in the destruction of this country and its economy when "Kalebuleh" and corruption exploded like wild fire and never stopped. He was finally killed by another communist who seized power and unleashed a Cuban-style dictatorship on Ghanaians. However, he also contributed to the corruption through party affiliations to cling to power.
Kwadwo, UK 9 years ago

Even though you've given a fantastic statement you have to take your time and read well before you comment Sir

Even though you've given a fantastic statement you have to take your time and read well before you comment Sir
tINA 9 years ago

WE CAN ONLY RECYCLE THE SAME CORRUPTED PARTIES:

WE CAN ONLY RECYCLE THE SAME CORRUPTED PARTIES:
Ato 9 years ago

No you DO NOT have to recycle the same CURRUPT govts. You have other parties to bring to governance. Don't tell me you cant reason. You are better than you think. Think outside the box.

No you DO NOT have to recycle the same CURRUPT govts. You have other parties to bring to governance. Don't tell me you cant reason. You are better than you think. Think outside the box.
John,Tema 9 years ago

No one is saying corruption can be eliminated,what we are demanding is reduction and if Mahama has failed to do so then he needs to be changed.John Mahama hasn't got what it takes to handle corruption.

No one is saying corruption can be eliminated,what we are demanding is reduction and if Mahama has failed to do so then he needs to be changed.John Mahama hasn't got what it takes to handle corruption.
diesel fitter 9 years ago

What wisdom? Every country has its issues with corruption and no one is exempt. Even Italy's Berlusconi and his connection with the mafia, cocaine and bin men was well known. But what is going on here is not just a revelation ...
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What wisdom? Every country has its issues with corruption and no one is exempt. Even Italy's Berlusconi and his connection with the mafia, cocaine and bin men was well known. But what is going on here is not just a revelation of corruption within the leadership but crass incompetence of the highest degree.
Owusu 9 years ago

It is a question of Ghanaian crass incompetence of the highest degree. It is not an NDC or NPP matter. Will you report your neighbor who is dealing in cocaine?

It is a question of Ghanaian crass incompetence of the highest degree. It is not an NDC or NPP matter. Will you report your neighbor who is dealing in cocaine?
diesel fitter 9 years ago

Of course its incompetence. That's what I said. If this is how things are being managed, then what is the point of governance? There are many countries with such issues. China - today on CNN is having to remove 160,000 ghost ...
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Of course its incompetence. That's what I said. If this is how things are being managed, then what is the point of governance? There are many countries with such issues. China - today on CNN is having to remove 160,000 ghost staff from government payroll. And why would you not not report a cocaine dealer? The hospital records show that people who sniff that powder only end up with a rotting away of the nasal membrane. If you have money to be wasting on that, don't bring to our doorstep. We're not here to pay medical bills of addicts so the dealer can maintain lifestyle
SAWLA N/R 9 years ago

You are blessed for telling the truth, but dont always support the Npp

You are blessed for telling the truth, but dont always support the Npp
ABK@GABON 9 years ago

Mr.Kweku Baako you have my respect for what you have said. If all Ghanaians will make sensible statement as you have done, there will (1) no insults on people in the media as we have been witnessing, (2) Ghanaians will no lon ...
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Mr.Kweku Baako you have my respect for what you have said. If all Ghanaians will make sensible statement as you have done, there will (1) no insults on people in the media as we have been witnessing, (2) Ghanaians will no longer support corrupt people because they are from the the same political party and also people will have respect for others expecially the younger ones. This time around you have been unbiased
Matter 9 years ago

The next time he will guff up shit on Mahama.

The next time he will guff up shit on Mahama.
joeitaliano 9 years ago

Kwaku , you are right , yes corruption has no party colours is just habit of Ghanaians . The solution those should prosecuted and imprisioned with hard labour and all their assets confiscated , even family lands . This should ...
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Kwaku , you are right , yes corruption has no party colours is just habit of Ghanaians . The solution those should prosecuted and imprisioned with hard labour and all their assets confiscated , even family lands . This should be in the constitution of Ghana .
Gadol 9 years ago

If government is changed as a result of its corrupt outlook by voters,then it becomes a first step for correct institutional arrangement to be effected.

If government is changed as a result of its corrupt outlook by voters,then it becomes a first step for correct institutional arrangement to be effected.
impromptus 9 years ago

Incorrect

Incorrect
Agyemang Asante 9 years ago

You are not sincere

You are not sincere
Lawat 9 years ago

So now we agree with EX-President Kufour that corruption was there even during the time of Adam? I thought Mahama brought it form the north.

So now we agree with EX-President Kufour that corruption was there even during the time of Adam? I thought Mahama brought it form the north.
Mahama 9 years ago

wise saying, the problem is the institution and systems are not there to check the waste and no one gets punished for crimes against the citizen. at least the party in power can start somewhere, aren't they at sea?

wise saying, the problem is the institution and systems are not there to check the waste and no one gets punished for crimes against the citizen. at least the party in power can start somewhere, aren't they at sea?
Kwame 9 years ago

Capitalism is a corrupt socioeconomic system.

Capitalism is a corrupt socioeconomic system.
Ghfuo: hang nyantakyi! 9 years ago

So now ur eyes are opened? Socialism is simply another form of capitalism used to prevent the poor.from.revolt. The rich get richer and the poor are kept comfortable in their poor state. It's called business and it's in every ...
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So now ur eyes are opened? Socialism is simply another form of capitalism used to prevent the poor.from.revolt. The rich get richer and the poor are kept comfortable in their poor state. It's called business and it's in every western society. From frying pan to fire..pick your poison
BERNARD 9 years ago

But still believe too much focus is placed on government alone be it past or present.

First, i believe now is the time for all Ghanaians led by the government to say enough is enough. To this i suggest a forum based on the ...
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But still believe too much focus is placed on government alone be it past or present.

First, i believe now is the time for all Ghanaians led by the government to say enough is enough. To this i suggest a forum based on the Senchi Accord or formula. This must involve all civic society groups, especially Christian Council of Ghana, TUC from the labour front, Police, Military, Ministry of Education, Traditional Councils & House of Chiefs, NCCE and all those who matter. A policy must be formulated on how best to fight corruption from our homes, churhes, schools and including work places.

There must first be a moral crusade led by the Churches in collaboration with Ministry of Education to include moral & ethics in the school curriculum to fight this disease. Churches and religious leaders must also focus on the true teaching of Christ and must stop concentrating too much on wealth.

In a country such as Barbados in the Carribean, it's very difficult for people to give or accept bribe because they believe it's morally wrong. Anyone found to be corrupt is usually scorned and looked down on just as hiv/aids victims are treated.

It is said Charity begins at home. So fellow Ghanaians, let's stop putting pressure on our working children, friends, colleagues, husbands & wives, brothers & sisters that that they must make quick money at all cost because Kofi and Ama have made it so must you. Ghanaians must stop mocking God that our Country is a Christian nation when they act contary to the teachings of the holy book only to go to church and sing halleluah, halleluah in praise of ill gotten wealth and assests.
' and Jesus wept ' 9 years ago

Best non-partisan input since 'Adam'. Way to go Ghanaians. Time to mete out appropriate punishment to the culprits for all to see if the Government wants to be taken serious.

Best non-partisan input since 'Adam'. Way to go Ghanaians. Time to mete out appropriate punishment to the culprits for all to see if the Government wants to be taken serious.
NTIKUMA ANANSE 9 years ago

IF NOBODY IS TO BLAME FOR THE CORRUPTION WHICH IS BECOMING ENDEMIC, THEN GHANA IS DOOMED. SOMEONE, THOSE AT THE HELM OF AFFAIRS SHOULD BEAR THE BLAME. "THE BUCK STOPS AT THE PRESIDENT'S DESK" ACCORDING PRESIDENT HARRY TRUMAN ...
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IF NOBODY IS TO BLAME FOR THE CORRUPTION WHICH IS BECOMING ENDEMIC, THEN GHANA IS DOOMED. SOMEONE, THOSE AT THE HELM OF AFFAIRS SHOULD BEAR THE BLAME. "THE BUCK STOPS AT THE PRESIDENT'S DESK" ACCORDING PRESIDENT HARRY TRUMAN AND GHANA'S SITUATION IS NOT AN EXCEPTION. WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR GUARDING THE NATIONAL PURSE AT ANY ONE TIME; THE GOVERNMENT IN POWER AND GHANAIANS HAVE THE RIGHT TO CHANGE THE GOVERNMENT IF GHANA'S MONEY FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IS BEING CHOPPED AND WASTED THROUGH WANTON THEFT AND RECKLESSNESS. DO PEOPLE THINK OUR NATIONAL DEBTS WILL BE FORGIVEN FOR OUR CARELESS GOVERNANCE???????????? KWAKU HAS MADE AN IRRESPONSIBLE STATEMENT AND HE IS HAS GIVEN UNDUE LICENCE FOR THIEVES TO RAPE THE NATION WITH IMPUNITY, WITH NOBODY HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR IT. GHANA IS DOOMED WITH STATEMENTS LIKE THIS.
Otoo 9 years ago

At least, this time Kwaku Baako is behaving like a journalist and not a propaganda secretary of the NPP. He is right because corrupting has eaten down into the whole of the Ghanaian society. More than 95% of all Ghanaians ar ...
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At least, this time Kwaku Baako is behaving like a journalist and not a propaganda secretary of the NPP. He is right because corrupting has eaten down into the whole of the Ghanaian society. More than 95% of all Ghanaians are corrupt in one way or the other.
kwame preman ,UNITED KINGDOM 9 years ago

you some how ryt, buh mahama n his administration leading the country in condemnation though we leaving abroad

you some how ryt, buh mahama n his administration leading the country in condemnation though we leaving abroad
ISSA ABONGO 9 years ago

External SOLICITOR Fingered

It has been uncovered that the state-owned National LOTTERIES Authority (NLA), which is supposed to be a money machine for the national kitty, is riddled with financial malfeasance, insider-trad ...
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External SOLICITOR Fingered

It has been uncovered that the state-owned National LOTTERIES Authority (NLA), which is supposed to be a money machine for the national kitty, is riddled with financial malfeasance, insider-trading, conflict of interest and abuse of office.

The National Lottery Authority was established by an Act of Parliament to regulate the LOTTERIESsector of Ghana and equally run LOTTERIES in Ghana. However, it appears some members of the board as well as a number of senior management members prefer to pursue their parochial interest and rake in ill-gotten wealth.

Overwhelming evidence available to The National Forum has revealed that Mr. Kojo Graham, a former board member of the NLA who is currently the external SOLICITOR and Chairman of the Tender entity committee of the Authority used and abused his position to circumvent the procurement act in the award of a sole sourced contract between the NLA and LOTS SERVICES.

Mr. Graham, a seasoned lawyer who is supposed to know better is a director of LOTS Services, the company which provides and manages the NLA platform and the servicing of its equipment, raising serious issues of conflict of interest.

It has emerged that the LOTS SERVICES contract with the NLA was procured at a time Mr. Graham was a board member, an external solicitor and the chairman of the Tender entity committee.

There is also evidence to show how he compromised himself and circumvented the procurement laws to avoid laid down procedures, which would have adequately addressed integrity issues of the company.

In several email conversations between Mr. Graham and his business partners in February 2012, he revealed how the LOTS-NLA deal was deliberately structured to avoid due process.

Notwithstanding all these, he continues to serve as the external solicitor of the NLA, raking in money from the national lotteries for his company and partners As a sequel to the contract, Mr. Graham is said to have provided privileged insider information to his business partners, Deji Enwezor- a Nigerian representing STPL and one Sujit– an Indian representing SKILROCK. This act of connivance with foreigners to win the contract is not only a slap in the face of the Public Procurement Act (ACT 624) and Ghanaians but also a stab in the back of the Head of state who gave him the opportunity to serve the nation.

The paper is convinced after painstaking investigations that, the forensic investigation done by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) was only limited to one area of the rot, the manipulation of the IT system of the NLA.

The investigations did not cover acts of conflict of interest and fraudulent misrepresentation by a board member with the connivance of some other officers of the Authority and blessed by the then Board chairman, Mr. Kojo Andah. This collusion led to the NLA entering into a contract with LOTS Services, a service provider of the NLA after the abrogation of the NLA-Simnet contract. Mr. Graham is said to have personally assisted his partners in crime to acquire VAT and TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS for onward transfer to the Ghana INVESTMENT Promotion Center (GIPC) in order for the repatriation of their profits according to the GIPC Act of 1994.

This paper believes that fresh investigations must commence into the conduct of Mr. Kojo Graham, Madam Afumwaa Bruce- a senior staff member of the NLA and David Lamptey, a former Director in charge of Legal issues and now Director in-charge of Commercial issues at NLA including Mr Kojo Andah former Director-General of the NLA and the current Director- General of the NLA Brigadier General Martin Ahiaglo who knowing all of these acts of corruption against the very institution he heads, has refused to even investigate or refer the matter to the right authorities.

It would be recalled that the media in 2013, published a number of stories bordering on allegations of fraud and various acts of corruption within the NLA.

This led to the dissolution of the NLA board by the president and a forensic audit conducted by EOCO.

In the process, some innocent junior staff of the NLA were sacrificed for the sins of some board members.

“If president John Mahama is truly committed to fighting corruption as he easily makes Ghanaians believe at the least opportunity, he has the chance now to show in deed and not in rhetoric and save Mother Ghana from these vampires who have chosen to fix their long hungry teeth to the purse of our Nation and suck it dry the nation dry,” an anti-corruption crusader stated.
nii 9 years ago

in Ghana everyone talks about corruption so then who are the criminals. Talking alone will NEVER help the situation until we set up proper measures where corrupt people irrespective of their party colours or affiliations get ...
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in Ghana everyone talks about corruption so then who are the criminals. Talking alone will NEVER help the situation until we set up proper measures where corrupt people irrespective of their party colours or affiliations get Real Real punishment. Even i know apart from petty poor thieves who get for e.g 5 years for stealing a goat, a white colour thief with good connections at high levels can steal millions and go scot free. WHAT A SHAME & WHAT A COUNTRY- WE ARE SIMPLY NOT A SERIOUS PEOPLE-WHAT WE DO IS TALK A LOT
nii 9 years ago

n Ghana everyone talks about corruption so then who are the criminals? We all are in one way or the other. Talking alone will NEVER help the situation until we set up proper measures where corrupt people irrespective of their ...
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n Ghana everyone talks about corruption so then who are the criminals? We all are in one way or the other. Talking alone will NEVER help the situation until we set up proper measures where corrupt people irrespective of their party colours or affiliations get Real Real punishment. Even i know apart from petty poor thieves who get for e.g 5 years for stealing a goat, a white colour thief with good connections at high levels can steal millions and go scot free- look at the gyeeda, suba, woyomi scandals for e.g are they all not walking free?. WHAT A SHAME & WHAT A COUNTRY- WE ARE SIMPLY NOT A SERIOUS PEOPLE-WHAT WE DO IS TALK A LOT
Yamba 9 years ago

Let us admit that the public and not only the government who is failing mother Ghana. Let is STOP our corrupt practices and STOP throwing rubbish carelessly.

Let us admit that the public and not only the government who is failing mother Ghana. Let is STOP our corrupt practices and STOP throwing rubbish carelessly.
CNN News 9 years ago

Changing government is part of the solution. This is not chieftency. Mahama and co are corrupt and they need to be booted out

Changing government is part of the solution. This is not chieftency. Mahama and co are corrupt and they need to be booted out
GHANANI 9 years ago

What about Kuffuor's NPP government? So corrupt that they even sold state assets to themselves very cheap and resold them at far higher prices.You think Ghanaians are fools.

What about Kuffuor's NPP government? So corrupt that they even sold state assets to themselves very cheap and resold them at far higher prices.You think Ghanaians are fools.
impromptus 9 years ago

Go back to school Kweku. Change can help. It is better than nothing. Companies do change management all the time for non-performance etc. What is different from the so-called professional politicians?

Go back to school Kweku. Change can help. It is better than nothing. Companies do change management all the time for non-performance etc. What is different from the so-called professional politicians?
GHANANI 9 years ago

Kweku thanks so much for the views expressed about how the nation should fight against corruption.It is a problem which is so damaging to the economy that the government,the opposition and all the other political parties mus ...
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Kweku thanks so much for the views expressed about how the nation should fight against corruption.It is a problem which is so damaging to the economy that the government,the opposition and all the other political parties must be involved in fighting it.Apart from putting in place systems which will deter and expose corruption officials caught indulging in it must be severely punished to serve as a deterrent to others.It is sad that so many of the Auditor General's report exposing corruption by public officers are lying down with no attention paid to them.At the moment public officers are not afraid to steal monies belonging to the state with impunity because they know that nothing will happen to them.Public officers caught involved in corruption must be prosecuted,given harsh long term prison sentences and their assets confiscated.
Ghanaman 9 years ago

We are saying that corruption is worse under JM presidency and he should be changed. I don't want to believe that Kwaku Baako's palms have been greased.

We are saying that corruption is worse under JM presidency and he should be changed. I don't want to believe that Kwaku Baako's palms have been greased.
Komla - The Peace-Broker 9 years ago

Why would you suggest his palms have been greased? facts are facts.

Why would you suggest his palms have been greased? facts are facts.
steve 9 years ago

Corruption is not NDC problem. NPP was also very corrupt and did nothing to eradicate it. NDC is corrupt and working at tackiling it now, so let as see how far they go with it. NPP is not coming to do anything about it. They ...
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Corruption is not NDC problem. NPP was also very corrupt and did nothing to eradicate it. NDC is corrupt and working at tackiling it now, so let as see how far they go with it. NPP is not coming to do anything about it. They are all the same. All just want to come and chop and go. By the way, why don' t they reduce the salary for mps and goverment appointees and we see who really loves politics and not for the money?
Dr Robert K Glah 9 years ago

Ghana kind of corruption is outrageous and peculiar and can be reduced by deterrence of long imprisonment: 5 to 10 years with hard labour.

Kweku Baako has a credit point.

Ghana kind of corruption is outrageous and peculiar and can be reduced by deterrence of long imprisonment: 5 to 10 years with hard labour.

Kweku Baako has a credit point.
Nii Okai 9 years ago

Naturally corruption can be found in every society all over the world, but what have we practically done to eradicate it or minimise its power in our communities in particular and in the nation as a whole?

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Naturally corruption can be found in every society all over the world, but what have we practically done to eradicate it or minimise its power in our communities in particular and in the nation as a whole?

When Kweku Baako decides to commend Mahama, it is because he had observed and noticed what needed to be done by a leader, which in my understanding had not been done by some who been there or been in government before. He sees Mahama as a wise mam with a good mission when we allow patience to work.

Fighting corruption is not a thing of just talking about it because it is a great force with the spirit of destroying communities and nations all over the world.

It is not a thing that ought to be left in the hands of one person called a president/leader to destroy it, but it is a force that that ought to be confronted by the whole nation consciously with commopn simple understanding that corruption is our common enemy that stands against our vision of building a good nation for ourselves and our future generation.

In honest terms, with our patriotic stand and rational move against corruption without any tribal and political bigotry we can destroy it in our nation at a reasonable percentage of 80, which can further strenghen us to lay a foundation of awareness among the citizens.

In other words, with good foundation laid Corruption would almost vanish just like one sees in some of the developed economies. This means even though one can trace some symptoms of corruption in such nations yet there is no foundation for it to strive/grow in such communities.

One can see that in ours it has grown because primarily there is no collective concern to destroy the foundation that corruption depend on to spread. I sincerely give credit to Mahama and all those who genuinely supported him for this great effort taken which in our own eyes had yielded dividend vividly.

I would also thank the president for the debt commission set up which had exposed also informed us nationally of the wicked minds of many who paraded behind politics and did and still do a lot of evil against our dear nation.

May God reward all those whose wickedness is based on selfishness and greediness and with that did evil against Ghana according to their works.
PETER PPP 9 years ago

YOU TOOK MY WORDS OUT OF MY MOUTH

YOU TOOK MY WORDS OUT OF MY MOUTH
Real Abongo 9 years ago

For once this man has been fair in his assessment.

For once this man has been fair in his assessment.
Real Abongo 9 years ago

even churches are corrupt these days

even churches are corrupt these days
Owusu Sintim 9 years ago

The old CPPians started it,Krobo Edusei and Co.

The old CPPians started it,Krobo Edusei and Co.
mUMUNI 9 years ago

What have Baako done to solve this Probem as just talking.Have his Newspaper ever foiled a officil ?NO

What have Baako done to solve this Probem as just talking.Have his Newspaper ever foiled a officil ?NO
Abu Samson 9 years ago

Kwaku your are wrong, changing government is a key factor of minimizing corruption and also helping the nation`s development.Even though, corruption do exist in every society,good leadership and presidency do not condone corr ...
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Kwaku your are wrong, changing government is a key factor of minimizing corruption and also helping the nation`s development.Even though, corruption do exist in every society,good leadership and presidency do not condone corruption. Most governments in advance countries sometimes fall due to corruption but after, bounce back with new leadership. mahama obviously knew the out of control corruption in his government but don`t have the charisma and self esteem to fight against it.Time is overdue for Ghana in putting the nations road map on perspective.The government shouldn`t allow one bad apple to destroy a whole case/box of apple. Time is overdue in bringing those corrupters into justice. Prosecute and jail them and you will see the difference.But mahama will never ever bring any one in his administration into justice.
YA - USA 9 years ago

That is right. Change of government does not eradicate the problem of corruption. However , there is the need for Ghana citizens to change their attitude and work ethics

That is right. Change of government does not eradicate the problem of corruption. However , there is the need for Ghana citizens to change their attitude and work ethics
Ugly Akufo Addo 9 years ago

Mahama is Ghana hope

Mahama is Ghana hope
BAILOUT 9 years ago

According to a new International Monetary Fund (IMF) report, Ghana’s public debt would hit a little over 70% of the country’s total economic output by 2015, prompting concerns from the Bretton-Woods institution.

The IM ...
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According to a new International Monetary Fund (IMF) report, Ghana’s public debt would hit a little over 70% of the country’s total economic output by 2015, prompting concerns from the Bretton-Woods institution.

The IMF maintains when a country’s debt exceeds 60% of its total economic value, economic stability becomes threatened.

The report, ‘Fiscal Monitor’ outlines how governments around the world spend and mobilise revenue.

Joy News’ George Wiafe in Washington reports, the document also reveals the IMF has some serious concerns with some economic data government has put out as part of a process to secure assistance from the Washington-based lender.

“According to the report, Ghana’s public debt has even crossed the 60% mark level which will make it difficult for government to service these debts on time”, George reports.

The IMF also revealed that its assessment of the country’s actual public debt was not consistent with figures put out by the Bank of Ghana.

Bank of Ghana puts the figure at 55% --representing 58 billion Ghana cedis.

The IMF says its figures are a little over 60%.

Analysts say IMF’s revelation is an indication that the country’s debt has reached levels that can be likened to that of a Highly Indebted Poor Country (HIPC).

Deputy Head of Fiscal Affairs at the IMF, Sanjay Gupta says the development calls for tough measures by government to address the situation.

Some of these measures, according to experts, could bring untold hardships to Ghanaians.

Following Ghana’s request for IMF bailout, initial discussions between the government and the IMF have started. Negotiators from Ghana are currently in Washington to continue the process.
This is a report as culled from mjoyonline.
The NDC gov't has been once again caught by the IMF cooking the figures and coupled with the looting, incompetence, and corruption, Ghana is truly a goner and a change in gov't is absolutely imperative for Ghana's progress.
Victor Baidoo, South Africa 9 years ago

Kwaku Baako, I beg to disagree with you on this one. Yes, all previous governments have had issues with corruption but corruption is not a problem to the current government and president. In fact the president and his appoi ...
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Kwaku Baako, I beg to disagree with you on this one. Yes, all previous governments have had issues with corruption but corruption is not a problem to the current government and president. In fact the president and his appointees seem to be enjoying the complaints about corrupt government appointees. The person who appoints the thieves sees nothing wrong with their stealing and therefore does nothing to reprimand them to stop them. Ghana cannot move forward with this type corruption and corrupt government appointees. Change of government might help it must come through the ballot box though.
KOFI 9 years ago

THIS STATEMENT SHOULDN'T COME FROM SOMEBODY LIKE YOU,KWAKU! IT'S A SHAME.

THIS STATEMENT SHOULDN'T COME FROM SOMEBODY LIKE YOU,KWAKU! IT'S A SHAME.
Concerned 9 years ago

The degree of corruption at the moment is unprecedented. Maybe globally no government has been as corrupt as this ndc government. Supreme court judges on the take, woyome, akunfem, sada, gyeeda, trees, world cup, 700 appoint ...
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The degree of corruption at the moment is unprecedented. Maybe globally no government has been as corrupt as this ndc government. Supreme court judges on the take, woyome, akunfem, sada, gyeeda, trees, world cup, 700 appointees at the presidency, schools built for 80k being built at over 400k less than 4 years later
To say a tthief who steals one cedi is the same as one who steals a million makes you an idiot. Kweku is collecting from both sides
Komla - The Peace-Broker 9 years ago

I could not agree more. What is needed to fight corruption is change of mind-set and heart by all Ghanaians irrespective of political affiliation. God bless Ghana and God bless all the political parties and give our leaders t ...
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I could not agree more. What is needed to fight corruption is change of mind-set and heart by all Ghanaians irrespective of political affiliation. God bless Ghana and God bless all the political parties and give our leaders the wisdom to make decisions in the best interest of Ghana.
Agyemang Asante 9 years ago

A good one there! Please keep it up.

A good one there! Please keep it up.
kako 9 years ago

Kweku you have made my day today, but please for Allah's sake don't give people to believe that you belong to apolical party.

Kweku you have made my day today, but please for Allah's sake don't give people to believe that you belong to apolical party.
ANTICOP 9 years ago

FIRST SENSIBLE STATEMENT SINCE JANUARY 1ST 2014.

FIRST SENSIBLE STATEMENT SINCE JANUARY 1ST 2014.
Stephen Amaning 7 years ago

Truth stands. Kaku Baako has shown that he really understands true governance and democracy. The interest of the underprivileged majority must always be the reason for the rulership.

Truth stands. Kaku Baako has shown that he really understands true governance and democracy. The interest of the underprivileged majority must always be the reason for the rulership.

Changing gov't's is not the solution to corruption - Kweku Baako

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