A court in Senegal has sentenced the son of former President Abdoulaye Wade to six years in prison for corruption.
Karim Wade was also fined $230m (£150m) for illegal enrichment during his father's 12-year rule.
He was ... read full comment
A court in Senegal has sentenced the son of former President Abdoulaye Wade to six years in prison for corruption.
Karim Wade was also fined $230m (£150m) for illegal enrichment during his father's 12-year rule.
He was chosen at the weekend as the presidential candidate of the main opposition party, the PDS.
President Macky Sall warned last week that his government would not tolerate any attempt to destabilise Senegal after the court gave its verdict.
Mr Sall defeated Abdoulaye Wade in fiercely contested elections in 2012.
Karim Wade was accused of illegally amassing about $1.4bn, but was cleared of some of the charges by a special anti-corruption court in the capital, Dakar.
He has been in detention since April 2013.
Judge Henri Gregoire Diop said Wade had hidden away funds in offshore companies in the British Virgin Islands and Panama, Reuters news agency reports.
"The facts before us constitute illicit enrichment by Karim Wade," the judge is quoted as saying.
Opposition supporters inside the courtroom shouted in protest, denouncing the verdict as "shameful".
Wade's lawyer Mohamed Seydou Diagne said he would appeal against the verdict.
The anti-corruption court did not have jurisdiction over the case and it was politically motivated, he said.
Wade was a senior minister in his father's government, and was in charge of major infrastructure and energy projects.
His large portfolio led to him being dubbed "the minister of the earth and the sky".
His arrest came after the new government vowed to tackle corruption.
Kofi 10 years ago
Was he a banking agent? Was he operating inside the banks?
Where was the banking staff and security?
I suspect he has insiders to help him. Otherwise it sounds strange and ridiculous.
Was he a banking agent? Was he operating inside the banks?
Where was the banking staff and security?
I suspect he has insiders to help him. Otherwise it sounds strange and ridiculous.
KWAA 10 years ago
Most Ghanaians are so gullible that,this news is nothing strange.This trick hapens not only in Kumasi,it happens in Accra and in most parts of the Country.I wonder what some Ghanaians do with their brains God gave them.But wh ... read full comment
Most Ghanaians are so gullible that,this news is nothing strange.This trick hapens not only in Kumasi,it happens in Accra and in most parts of the Country.I wonder what some Ghanaians do with their brains God gave them.But why should anybody be surprised,a Nation where a party like the NDC has ruled for almost 30yrs including PNDC tells you the people we are dealing with.We believe any lies people tell us,because our brains are on crush control.
Annorwuo 10 years ago
And a security man applying 'carefully calibrated' slaps to the guys face,and sensed right away that something was not amiss! Typical 'Goro Boys',who lurk around the offices of public institutions,are not neatly attired to b ... read full comment
And a security man applying 'carefully calibrated' slaps to the guys face,and sensed right away that something was not amiss! Typical 'Goro Boys',who lurk around the offices of public institutions,are not neatly attired to blend in with the office staff,as this conman,Kwaku Badu, was!
His caper,was of the 'behind-the counter' variety.
JJ 10 years ago
Arrest the security men for negligence.
Arrest the security men for negligence.
kwesi dzinpa 10 years ago
bLAME YOUR FATHER IF YOU ARE HUNGRY....LAZY GUY
bLAME YOUR FATHER IF YOU ARE HUNGRY....LAZY GUY
KWASI IN EUROPE 10 years ago
I can't imagine myself handing over my money to an unknown person. Only a woman will do that. Or maybe a dead goat northerner.
I can't imagine myself handing over my money to an unknown person. Only a woman will do that. Or maybe a dead goat northerner.
Mike Olongo, USA 10 years ago
You seem to imply, by your comment, that women are unintelligent and stupid. Sorry, sir, but for all you know no woman will write such a thing about you.
You seem to imply, by your comment, that women are unintelligent and stupid. Sorry, sir, but for all you know no woman will write such a thing about you.
Concerned Citizen 10 years ago
Why would you leave your money in the hands of a stranger?
Why would you leave your money in the hands of a stranger?
Douglas. Bristol-UK` 10 years ago
when will these Kumasi based monkeys called Ashantes adhere to doing robbery. monkeys!!!
when will these Kumasi based monkeys called Ashantes adhere to doing robbery. monkeys!!!
Ashantis and criminal activity are like Twins
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A court in Senegal has sentenced the son of former President Abdoulaye Wade to six years in prison for corruption.
Karim Wade was also fined $230m (£150m) for illegal enrichment during his father's 12-year rule.
He was ...
read full comment
Was he a banking agent? Was he operating inside the banks?
Where was the banking staff and security?
I suspect he has insiders to help him. Otherwise it sounds strange and ridiculous.
Most Ghanaians are so gullible that,this news is nothing strange.This trick hapens not only in Kumasi,it happens in Accra and in most parts of the Country.I wonder what some Ghanaians do with their brains God gave them.But wh ...
read full comment
And a security man applying 'carefully calibrated' slaps to the guys face,and sensed right away that something was not amiss! Typical 'Goro Boys',who lurk around the offices of public institutions,are not neatly attired to b ...
read full comment
Arrest the security men for negligence.
bLAME YOUR FATHER IF YOU ARE HUNGRY....LAZY GUY
I can't imagine myself handing over my money to an unknown person. Only a woman will do that. Or maybe a dead goat northerner.
You seem to imply, by your comment, that women are unintelligent and stupid. Sorry, sir, but for all you know no woman will write such a thing about you.
Why would you leave your money in the hands of a stranger?
when will these Kumasi based monkeys called Ashantes adhere to doing robbery. monkeys!!!
NPP is aware(Subbortagias)
what a crazy world