'I swore to protect Constitution, not President'

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kojo 8 years ago

Amidu the Shadow vice president!

Amidu the Shadow vice president!
Anonymous Coward 8 years ago

Love him or loathe him, he is still our number one corruption zar. Ghanaians are by nature corrupt, dishonest, liars, wicked, thieves and hypocrites according to the current chief justice.

Love him or loathe him, he is still our number one corruption zar. Ghanaians are by nature corrupt, dishonest, liars, wicked, thieves and hypocrites according to the current chief justice.
DR TRUTH 8 years ago

ANAS FOR CHARGING HUGE SUMS OF MONEY BEFORE SHOWING THE VIDEOS TO PUBLIC, SELLING VIDEOS FOR SEVERAL HUNDREDS OF THOUSAND DOLLARS TO AL JAZIRA AND RECIEVING GOVT SPONSORSHIP, PROTECION, SERVICE PASSPORT IN RETURN FOR NOT EXPO ...
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ANAS FOR CHARGING HUGE SUMS OF MONEY BEFORE SHOWING THE VIDEOS TO PUBLIC, SELLING VIDEOS FOR SEVERAL HUNDREDS OF THOUSAND DOLLARS TO AL JAZIRA AND RECIEVING GOVT SPONSORSHIP, PROTECION, SERVICE PASSPORT IN RETURN FOR NOT EXPOSING THIER CORRUPT VIDEO MAKES HIM TOO A CORRUPT PERSON
Mahmoud 8 years ago

Dr. Michael J.K. Bokor cunningly avoided mentioning the known fact that Ewes have been the ethnic group in the history of Ghana that strictly votes according to the dictates its tribal warlords regardless of any national issu ...
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Dr. Michael J.K. Bokor cunningly avoided mentioning the known fact that Ewes have been the ethnic group in the history of Ghana that strictly votes according to the dictates its tribal warlords regardless of any national issues. Their leaders have misled them for long, and there are signs suggesting that they would vote against tribalism and NDC in the next general election because; the common people have seen the light.

Ewes have always condemned the overthrow of Ghana's first communist dictator, and yet kick against removal of Kotoka's name from the airport in the nation's capital because he was an Ewe. On the other hand, if it were the name of Ankra or Afrifa, charlatans like Michael Bokor would have been writing tones of tribalistic articles to support removal of the name from that airport. Again, when Yeboah killed Kotota in the failed counter coup, Ewes immediately pointed an accusing finger at Afrifa, saying that he had masterminded the killing in order to take the top job from Kotoka because he was an Ewe.

As a result of these conspiracy theories cemented by tribal bigotry, the Progress Party won overwhelmingly in all the regions of Ghana in 1969 except the Volta region. They later tried to justify their action by saying that Victor Owusu had accused them of being inward looking. For them, that statement justified all their actions including removal of the newly elected government. Although the region benefited tremendously from the PP government in terms of development projects within that short period, they still went ahead and overthrew it unjustifiably and plunged the country into the abyss.

It will surprise you to know that planning of the coup started immediately after the government was sworn into office and that had nothing to do with what it did or did not do in office. The truth is that Ewes planned it and lured Acheampong into it by offering him the leadership position. Busia's government made Acheampong the Army Commander and he was now being asked to betray the trust, so the reward must be big enough. The coup plotters, on the other hand, realized that he was the only obstacle in their way and they willingly made him the leader in order to reach their goal. Unfortunately, this scenario was repeated in 1981 when Rawlings deceived Akatapore and others to betray Dr. Liman paving the way for his second coup.

Those who planned and executed the 1972 coup were all Ewes, and they were Major Agbo, Major Baah, Major Solomey, and the rest of the Ewe Majors that constituted the so-called National Redemption Council after the coup. Also, when Rawlings used the tribal card to occupy Ghana in the 80s and 90's, the country was virtually an Ewe Kingdom, and it will be naive and even dishonest for a so-called intellectual like Michael Bokor to believe that Rawlings ever won an election in Ghana freely, fairly and democratically. In fact, he used to steal the verdicts of Ghanaians to remain in power fraudulently.
insight to the bone 8 years ago

We have on several occasions stressed and elaborated the evil Islamic pepeni criminal mafia and the callousness of the hegemony ayigbe ndc. What the ayigbe and pepeni have in common are their intrinsic evil , wickedness devoi ...
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We have on several occasions stressed and elaborated the evil Islamic pepeni criminal mafia and the callousness of the hegemony ayigbe ndc. What the ayigbe and pepeni have in common are their intrinsic evil , wickedness devoid of humanity and hatred of the christian dominated Akan majority. Winston Churchill in 1899 then a journalist noted the most retrogressive ideology/religion know to humanity is Islam and now we see the day is coming when the whole world will have to ban that fake religion and go to war to wipe them out from the face of this earth. Islamisation has intensified over the last 3 decades with mosques now in every village or hamlet , we even have a a copy of haya Sofia the blue mosque in the center of Accra. We shall know the tree by its fruits and the fruits of islam are hate ,deceit, lies, murder , destruction, mistrust , hypocrisy and retrogression never fellowship or the the spread of goodwill to your fellow man. Mankind will sooner or later begin a proper war against Islam instead of this botched up miserable attempt to show off their new weapons and toys we see today. Look at our pepeni/ayigbe infested govt and know they can never develop or do anything right as their hearts are black and consumed with hate. Common sense and practical solutions can never be implemented . Chairman Mao Zedong said it doesnt matter if the cat is white or black as long as it catches mice . Our non effective govt can never learn from the experiences and lessons of those nations that have succeeded . The essence of development is the ability to mobilize and unify the majority of the positive elements in our society toward the progressive targets of acquiring technology for the industrialization , increase productivity , secure or create new markets . This is basically what the Japanese , Germans , Koreans , Chinese have done but our govt is focused more on deny the Akans freedom , discrimination and undermining every initiative or effort of the Akans . Fifi Kwetey was one minister in charge of economic planning and development but not once did he open his mouth to outline a strategy or encourage investments in key sectors rather all we heard was propaganda bullshit. . It rotten and stinks to high heaven that true Akan statesmen and intellectuals of proven achievement such as Kofi Annan or Sam Jonah have distanced themselves . Any Akan who has made the naive mistake of joining has been hounded like a dog like Mills , or been setup to take a fall or ended up being falsely accused. Yes there is no party politics rather tribalism and an ongoing undeclared war against Christians , Akans and any who dare think with a free mind. Only a fool believes that a regime born in the blood of the innocent will end with the ballot box , it can only end in war. Our election is going to be rigged with the help of the treacherous traitor Nzema EC and the violence that follows will be used as another opportunity to kill more Akan intellectuals or potential leaders .The revenue of the govt is over 80% used to pay wages that are on the level of pocket money for a teenager anywhere else in the world but still they refuse to do what is necessary to raise the standard of our people because they believe the people weakened by poverty also loose the will to fight back against oppression and injustice , a collective Stockholm syndrome where the victims become willing perpetrators of crimes together with their captors . A miserable state of affairs indeed . As usual these pepeni /ayigbe criminals and their satelite allies such as the some Gas , Adas etc will try to insult me instead of challenging the truths , lately i laugh since they have progressed from calling me a madman , vulgarities against my ancestors or parents to openly calling me NDC . Today in Ghana the biggest insult is to call someone NDC not so long ago we had to whisper we were Akan today is booming from the highest levels and we are proud. A word to the NDC beware of the wrath and fury of a patient man as we Akans are patient until the time is right
Good 8 years ago

Mahama is now crying

Mahama is now crying
BBC NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 8 years ago

Dead goat president, during the 2008 election campaign NDC promised Ghanaians 1 they would reduce petrol drastically, 2 one term payment of NHIS, 3 they would not introduce new taxes, 4 they would not go global trotting begi ...
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Dead goat president, during the 2008 election campaign NDC promised Ghanaians 1 they would reduce petrol drastically, 2 one term payment of NHIS, 3 they would not introduce new taxes, 4 they would not go global trotting begin for for money and many failed promises.
Jesus Christ 8 years ago

Nana addo and bawuimia has been cursed, too much lies and false allegations.

Nana addo and bawuimia has been cursed, too much lies and false allegations.
Ghanaian 8 years ago

This gyimigyimiii want to be cursed. Follow NDC and receive curse. Hmmmm

This gyimigyimiii want to be cursed. Follow NDC and receive curse. Hmmmm
insight to the bone 8 years ago

why didn't this Anas or Amidu do an expose on the billions stolen a siphoned out of the economy to Dubai , why didn't he investigate the atrocities and corruption of the ndc politicians and ministers ? All of this is nothing ...
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why didn't this Anas or Amidu do an expose on the billions stolen a siphoned out of the economy to Dubai , why didn't he investigate the atrocities and corruption of the ndc politicians and ministers ? All of this is nothing but an agenda to destroy what is left of the Akan leadership potential and intellectual independent minded thinkers . People protect our learned ones from the mafia pepeni/sayigbe idiots
JR FORSON TLE 8 years ago

Mr Amidu should know that he is not the only one with Knowledge and should act as a mature person. Mr Amidu Must also know that even scripture say that he who cant keep a secret is no worth dealing with. so Don't be a cursed ...
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Mr Amidu should know that he is not the only one with Knowledge and should act as a mature person. Mr Amidu Must also know that even scripture say that he who cant keep a secret is no worth dealing with. so Don't be a cursed person because of bitterness
Nii 8 years ago

Reasons why Mahama is INCOMPETENT
Why Mahama is misperforming! There is something strange about the cost of Mahama initiated projects. If i were him i will sit back and check value for money abt project done by my predesucce ...
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Reasons why Mahama is INCOMPETENT
Why Mahama is misperforming! There is something strange about the cost of Mahama initiated projects. If i were him i will sit back and check value for money abt project done by my predesuccers Look,Mahama is building only one interchange at circle for $300million. But meanwhile if u add up the cost of nine interchanges, including 6 lane roads that were initiated by President Kuffuor it does not add up to that of the circle interchange. Check this:1.) 7km, 6 lane Circle=Achimota(NeoplanJunction) road with 2 interchanges at Alajo and Achimota costs $27million. This even includes the Achimota Transport Terminal 2.) 5.7km 8 lane Achimota to Ofankor road with 3 interchanges at Peace Fm,Tantra Junction and Ofankor was completed at the cost of $64million. 3.) 14km 6 lane Tetteh Quarshie to Mallam road with 2 interchanges at Dimples and Mallam junction was completed at a cost of $160million. 4.) The 5.6Km 6 lane Tetteh Quarshie to Adentan road with 2 interchanges at Legon and Atomic Junction costs $37million. All this 32.3Km six lane highways with 9 interchanges cost $288million which is less than the cost of only one interchanges built by Mahama at Circle for $300million. Why is it so?, is the president blind to all this.It is not about reckless borrowing, but optimum use of resources to make maximum impact
KK Dumfries US 8 years ago

From what page qoute

From what page qoute
Worfa Adjei 8 years ago

This Amidu man thinks he knows everything. It is only a lunatic which thinks like that. This is all bcos he thinks he will be made the president. Apuuuu. Go sit somewhere before u loose it all

This Amidu man thinks he knows everything. It is only a lunatic which thinks like that. This is all bcos he thinks he will be made the president. Apuuuu. Go sit somewhere before u loose it all
mohammed Hassan 8 years ago

Amidu or whatever u call ur self go hell

Amidu or whatever u call ur self go hell
Uncle T 8 years ago

Martin Amidu, your political carrier will end like that of Nde Bugri who lost his Parliamentary seat and failed to win even assemblyman position. I pity you. Criticizing Government your style will not help you in anyway.

Martin Amidu, your political carrier will end like that of Nde Bugri who lost his Parliamentary seat and failed to win even assemblyman position. I pity you. Criticizing Government your style will not help you in anyway.
Actionman 8 years ago

Who do you think you are,you are making too much nonce a disgrace northerner

Who do you think you are,you are making too much nonce a disgrace northerner
Abu Tamale 8 years ago

Actionman put respect to your speech about northerners.

Actionman put respect to your speech about northerners.
Ib Tamale 8 years ago

actionman is a fool

actionman is a fool
WHY YOU NEED WISDOM BEFORE MONEY 8 years ago

Mr Amidu, sounds very frustration and depressed!
I think all those so called journalists should stop interview him. These kinds of people who can easily ruined and brings war to the nation.

Mr Amidu, sounds very frustration and depressed!
I think all those so called journalists should stop interview him. These kinds of people who can easily ruined and brings war to the nation.
Moses 8 years ago

This guy is so drunk with this "honest northerner syndrome" that he cannot think in a progressive and collaborative way. Some of what Anas does you cannot do. And some of what you do Anas cannot do. So why this Rambo posture?

This guy is so drunk with this "honest northerner syndrome" that he cannot think in a progressive and collaborative way. Some of what Anas does you cannot do. And some of what you do Anas cannot do. So why this Rambo posture?
Karabani 8 years ago

National security ought to start doing proper security check of candidates for Ministerial appointments before they are presented to Paarliament for its own vetting. If this had been done, the likes of Martin Hamidu would ne ...
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National security ought to start doing proper security check of candidates for Ministerial appointments before they are presented to Paarliament for its own vetting. If this had been done, the likes of Martin Hamidu would never had made it let alone to be considered a Vice Presidential material. If a Govt in which you were part was breaching the constitution, the best thing to have done was to resign. In the case of Hamidu, he sat tight on his appointment until he was pushed aside by President Mills. He is the type of people who divolves state secrets for their individual gain. A very dangerous character to give a sensitive position in Govt. If you swore to defend the constitution, don't you know the President is the very embodiment of the Constitution? Why is the President also the Commander of the Ghana Armed Forces? By swearing to defend the Constitution, all members of the Military are bound to defend the President. Ofcourse until the President has committed very treacherous crimes against the very people of the land. It does not lie in the mouth of Martin Hamidu to come to that conclusion on his own. Hamidu interprets the constitution wrongly to suit his whims and caprices, good thing that he was not allowed to last as the AG.
Kwame Nsiah 8 years ago

All those who have received monies to make senseless comments against Amidu we know you by your colours as we read. At the end of the day, the only person who has been honest and coherent is Amidu unlike that hooded al kayeed ...
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All those who have received monies to make senseless comments against Amidu we know you by your colours as we read. At the end of the day, the only person who has been honest and coherent is Amidu unlike that hooded al kayeeda agent who it turns out has always been a pretender who will do anything for money including subverting the Constitution. If not he claims he is a lawyer and yet why did he show his video with impunity against the provisions of the Constitution. Money really talks. He should tell us how many thousands of dollars he has received from his principals in this video matter so far and how much he has sold it to Al Jazeera for.
OSAMAN BIN KARIM 8 years ago

AMIDU IS SELECTIVE IN HIS INTEPRETATION OF THE LAW. THE CONSTITUTION DOES NOT APPOINT ANYBODY TO ANY POSITION, THE PRESIDENT DOES. SO ONCE ONE ACCEPTS APPOINTMENT BY THE PRESIDENT, ONE PROTECT THE CONSTITUTION BY PROTECTING T ...
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AMIDU IS SELECTIVE IN HIS INTEPRETATION OF THE LAW. THE CONSTITUTION DOES NOT APPOINT ANYBODY TO ANY POSITION, THE PRESIDENT DOES. SO ONCE ONE ACCEPTS APPOINTMENT BY THE PRESIDENT, ONE PROTECT THE CONSTITUTION BY PROTECTING THE PRESIDENT, FUNNY, AMIDU DID NOT RESIGN ON A POINT OF PRINCIPLE, HE WAS SACKED. ALL THIS EFFUSION IS EXPRESSION OF BITTERNESS.
back door director 8 years ago

Delusions of grandeur

Delusions of grandeur
Gari iko 8 years ago

Point of correction some Ghanaians. Are not a ghanain?

Point of correction some Ghanaians. Are not a ghanain?
nana 8 years ago

Amidu is right

Amidu is right
Okusieba 8 years ago

Hmmmm senior Martin Amidu, wake up from your slumber and support Anas for the good work he is doing, with or without the support of government. Since your failed bid to become the the Veep of Ghana, it appears some little bl ...
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Hmmmm senior Martin Amidu, wake up from your slumber and support Anas for the good work he is doing, with or without the support of government. Since your failed bid to become the the Veep of Ghana, it appears some little blood has strayed into your grey matter.
AFOKO 8 years ago

Nana addo kiss mahama ass to be opposition leader forever with any challenger.

Nana addo kiss mahama ass to be opposition leader forever with any challenger.
Yumah 8 years ago

I blame the journalist who give martin amidu platform. Its a calculated attempt to wash down the effort of Anas work of exposé. Any journalist who loves Ghana should seize granting martin amidu any interview for now.

I blame the journalist who give martin amidu platform. Its a calculated attempt to wash down the effort of Anas work of exposé. Any journalist who loves Ghana should seize granting martin amidu any interview for now.
Kontonkyi 8 years ago

And what does he think Anas is doing? Protecting Nigeria from Ghana or protecting Ghana from corrupt Judges?

And what does he think Anas is doing? Protecting Nigeria from Ghana or protecting Ghana from corrupt Judges?
Tee 8 years ago

Is Amidu saying its alright for the Judges to take bribe. Whatever his intention is God will judge him. When the Customs guys were jailed where was Amidu. Fck off Amidu...!!!

Is Amidu saying its alright for the Judges to take bribe. Whatever his intention is God will judge him. When the Customs guys were jailed where was Amidu. Fck off Amidu...!!!
Kofitse 8 years ago

His stance appears to be one of jealousy and his gospel does not seem to be teaching the younger ones any good lesson.
You chose to serve in govt as such you were bound to respect both the oath of secrecy you swore as well a ...
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His stance appears to be one of jealousy and his gospel does not seem to be teaching the younger ones any good lesson.
You chose to serve in govt as such you were bound to respect both the oath of secrecy you swore as well as the constitution of Ghana. As an ordinary citizen I am bound by the constitution only.
Whatever 8 years ago

The constitution makes the Presidents of the Republic the only one with a SWORN duty to protect the constitution. Is Martin Amidu hallucinating? The oath of secrecy he took is a delegated duty to him from the president who ap ...
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The constitution makes the Presidents of the Republic the only one with a SWORN duty to protect the constitution. Is Martin Amidu hallucinating? The oath of secrecy he took is a delegated duty to him from the president who appointed him.

In any case, If you strongly believe that a president has done something in your view is unconstitutional, the thing to do is to go to the supreme court and state your case so that the court will decide. To arrogate yourself the power as paragon of all virtues and to do as you please with privilege state information is unacceptable and it's contrary to law. The objective of constitution is undermined that way rather than being protected.
Kwame 8 years ago

Presidents are elected and ministers are appointed by the president to serve him. Without been elected one does no become a president because you need the mandate of the people to become the head of state. Without been appoin ...
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Presidents are elected and ministers are appointed by the president to serve him. Without been elected one does no become a president because you need the mandate of the people to become the head of state. Without been appointed by the president whom you must serve you can not be a minister.
Some citizen vigilante. So when are we going to do away with this mob mentality?
joe 8 years ago

Even JJ Rawlings and Boakye Gyan the architects of June 4 have moved on. Martin Hamidu is still fixated on the euphoria of 1979/80s when vigilantes terrorized citizens. Who would tell him that Ghanaians have a new hero his pl ...
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Even JJ Rawlings and Boakye Gyan the architects of June 4 have moved on. Martin Hamidu is still fixated on the euphoria of 1979/80s when vigilantes terrorized citizens. Who would tell him that Ghanaians have a new hero his place in the person of Anas? What time is it? It is Anas' time.
princess adofo 8 years ago

this mentally challenged man who is so bitter because was fired by late pro mills should spare us

this mentally challenged man who is so bitter because was fired by late pro mills should spare us
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THIS IRRITATING AND STUPID MAN AMIDU AGAIN?

THIS IRRITATING AND STUPID MAN AMIDU AGAIN?
Maestro 8 years ago

Respect with hat dofing AAA continue with your yeoman's job God/Allah will always protect you. Long live AAA long live Ghana. Tsooboi Ye!!!!!!

Respect with hat dofing AAA continue with your yeoman's job God/Allah will always protect you. Long live AAA long live Ghana. Tsooboi Ye!!!!!!
petet fiam Ho 8 years ago

Abba. We are in the year 2015. Economic conditions are very very different. The governent does not have the money to keep on subsidising TOR.

Abba. We are in the year 2015. Economic conditions are very very different. The governent does not have the money to keep on subsidising TOR.
Peter 8 years ago

all northers re fools especially Bawumia and excluding Dr Mahama NDC rain 4ever

all northers re fools especially Bawumia and excluding Dr Mahama NDC rain 4ever
Dawuni Yakubu 8 years ago

Mr Amidu is a shadow vice president that is why he behaving that way.Mr Amidu was in NDC in 2008 and the party won and in 2012 he wasn't in the party and the party so he shld give us a break of his anti-corruption activits.

Mr Amidu is a shadow vice president that is why he behaving that way.Mr Amidu was in NDC in 2008 and the party won and in 2012 he wasn't in the party and the party so he shld give us a break of his anti-corruption activits.
THE ONE 8 years ago

what the fuck is martin amidu's beef? self seeking loud mouths are a pain in the arse.

what the fuck is martin amidu's beef? self seeking loud mouths are a pain in the arse.
Baa Yaawa 8 years ago

Thank God this Amidu man is not part of my family. I feel for his children the way he always disgraces them.

Thank God this Amidu man is not part of my family. I feel for his children the way he always disgraces them.

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