Sierra Leone refugees rendered homeless in T’di

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AGBESI KWESI 8 years ago

News about Dzifa Attivors thievery has gone international. Read about how the international media reported it and the global comments that followed.

Accra (AFP) - Ghana's transport minister resigned Wednesday after a contr ...
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News about Dzifa Attivors thievery has gone international. Read about how the international media reported it and the global comments that followed.

Accra (AFP) - Ghana's transport minister resigned Wednesday after a controversy erupted following reports she spent about one million dollars to repaint over 100 buses with portraits of the country's recent leaders.

Dzifa Attivor had commissioned a private firm to respray 116 imported passenger busses with the faces of the West African country's past leaders and current president John Mahama.

But the seemingly innocuous branding exercise became a rallying point for the opposition party and anti-corruption campaigners, who used the issue to criticise the ruling party's economic management of the country.

Attivor's resignation is the first in many years for Ghana and comes after citizens filed a court action against the government demanding details of the bus contract.

The contract "did not ensure value for money," said Ghana's government after reviewing the bus painting deal and called for a reimbursement of some of the money.

Ghana's economic growth has stalled in the face of tanking commodity prices, with the ruling party coming under fire for wasteful spending in the run up to presidential and parliamentary elections next year.

Earlier this week, President Mahama banned first class travel for public officials, warning them to avoid "unwarranted" trips.

The country was forced to look to the IMF for emergency loans to help bolster its ailing economy, struggling to change its fortunes amid a power crisis.

As part of the agreement with the IMF, Ghana's authorities pledged to rein in spending.
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Saint 1 day ago
Corruption in Ghana and Africa is part of life and understood by many Ghanaians and Africans as normal. This is tip of the iceberg, if you have to dig through people in government civil servants and law enforcement agencies, you might have to put all of them in jail. I remember I was in Ghana in 2009 driving unlicensed car in the night, I was able to bribe my way out with three can tunas after I was pull over by the Police. Everyone wants you to pay bribe to get things done. So sad it's happening

Laurence 14 hours ago
Another example of an incompetent bureaucrat wasting the taxpayers' money. How did she get in her position in the first place?

Okey Emejuru 17 hours ago
What is actually wrong with african leader.. our reason is so hallow.such money could be used to develop or build new infrastructures. help support or combat diseases.Channeled towards education,help the poor .Why are we like this? Spent such fund in painting a bus? just to curry favor or intimidate our thoughts.Ghanaian need explanation.
What a disgrace Mahama has brought to Ghana.
PEEVED 8 years ago

If you are ashamed to be a Ghanaian, it is within your right to change your citizenship. Nobody is stopping you.
There are lots of "pristine" countries out there that are clamoring for your citizenship.

If you are ashamed to be a Ghanaian, it is within your right to change your citizenship. Nobody is stopping you.
There are lots of "pristine" countries out there that are clamoring for your citizenship.
Reece 8 years ago

Look home is home

Look home is home
Okesie 8 years ago

How do you destroy property to pay loan?
Was it confiscated to be sold to pay for the loan or building destroyed to pay loan?
Please come again.

How do you destroy property to pay loan?
Was it confiscated to be sold to pay for the loan or building destroyed to pay loan?
Please come again.
Obed Adore 8 years ago

Yes ooh, ask again! I am also confused! May be that property has been re-acquired and demolished to give way to other development project by the new or original owner.

Yes ooh, ask again! I am also confused! May be that property has been re-acquired and demolished to give way to other development project by the new or original owner.
Kojo mawuyegah 8 years ago

Justice must prevail. The law of the jungle must not be allowed to prevail, the survival of the fittest, whom you know, he who shout the loudest erra must give way for Justice to prevail in all matters. We all came from somew ...
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Justice must prevail. The law of the jungle must not be allowed to prevail, the survival of the fittest, whom you know, he who shout the loudest erra must give way for Justice to prevail in all matters. We all came from somewhere, so pls respect the new arrivals.
Kofi Atta 8 years ago

How can you treat your neighbor country like that

How can you treat your neighbor country like that
Mosi Tatupu 8 years ago

Why where are these refugees coming from if there is no war in Sierra Leone ?

Why where are these refugees coming from if there is no war in Sierra Leone ?
Prof.from London 8 years ago

Government must take care of our fellow brothers and sisters because today is our day tomorrow may be their day do not ever neglect the need because our Lord God is against such acts.

Government must take care of our fellow brothers and sisters because today is our day tomorrow may be their day do not ever neglect the need because our Lord God is against such acts.
Prof.from London 8 years ago

Do not ever never neglect the needy.

Do not ever never neglect the needy.
Ama 8 years ago

Shame on you Ghana , Mr president please stand up and go and solve this problem once and for all, GhanaianS how could you do such a thing to your own neighbors, we're also in foreign land so be careful what you ...
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Shame on you Ghana , Mr president please stand up and go and solve this problem once and for all, GhanaianS how could you do such a thing to your own neighbors, we're also in foreign land so be careful what you do to others, shame on you ghana
Ghanaman THE REAL 8 years ago

Is someone claiming the land to repay a loan or was the land properly acquired by the Sa Leonians? Anyway, the Sierra Leone conflict is long over so why are these refugees still in Ghana? I thought they were given the chance ...
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Is someone claiming the land to repay a loan or was the land properly acquired by the Sa Leonians? Anyway, the Sierra Leone conflict is long over so why are these refugees still in Ghana? I thought they were given the chance to become Ghanaians or go back home voluntarily by the UN Refugees Agency some years back?? Please, give us better News reportage, Ghanaweb.
Mensah 8 years ago

you said they were given the chance to become Ghanaians; how do you know if they didn't take that chance; some Ghanaians are heartless and criminally minded, and they wouldn't blink an eye to take advantage with who they thin ...
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you said they were given the chance to become Ghanaians; how do you know if they didn't take that chance; some Ghanaians are heartless and criminally minded, and they wouldn't blink an eye to take advantage with who they think are "foreigners" who cannot fight back, and especially due to some corrupt Judges; the Chief Justice must absolutely get involved to correct this injustice; any African can live anywhere in Africa so long as they acquire the right documentations and live within the laws of wherever they want to live
nana sarpong Kumankoma 8 years ago

IS THIS THE ONLY WAY WE CAN GO ABOUT THIS? DO YOU KNOW THAT WE HAVE A WWOLE
TOWNSHIP CALLED FUNKIA ABOUT 20 MINS FROM FREETOWN?LET US BE VERY CAREFUL
BECAUSE THESE PEOPLE DID NOT JUST SETTLED THERE , SOME ONE DID PUT THEM ...
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IS THIS THE ONLY WAY WE CAN GO ABOUT THIS? DO YOU KNOW THAT WE HAVE A WWOLE
TOWNSHIP CALLED FUNKIA ABOUT 20 MINS FROM FREETOWN?LET US BE VERY CAREFUL
BECAUSE THESE PEOPLE DID NOT JUST SETTLED THERE , SOME ONE DID PUT THEM THERE, WHO KNOWS TOMORROW, I AM ALSO FROM TKDI
PRINCEWILLY@YMAIL.COM 8 years ago

WHERE IS THE REFUGEE CAMP IN TAKORADI THAT WE DONT KNOW ABOUT?

WHERE IS THE REFUGEE CAMP IN TAKORADI THAT WE DONT KNOW ABOUT?
Ghanaman 8 years ago

If your name was truly Agbesi, your Kwesi would have been written differently. You are exposing yourself. Write your Owusu or whatever and be free.

If your name was truly Agbesi, your Kwesi would have been written differently. You are exposing yourself. Write your Owusu or whatever and be free.
Musah 8 years ago

Foolish Ewe man not ewes are NDC supporters..The wise ones are intelligent...

Foolish Ewe man not ewes are NDC supporters..The wise ones are intelligent...
obi 8 years ago

pls go back the war is now over pls send them back

pls go back the war is now over pls send them back
Johannes B Awotwe 8 years ago

Na matter be this?

How can refugess with no work acquire land in their host country?

Na matter be this?

How can refugess with no work acquire land in their host country?
Pelicles 8 years ago

Now, those who sought refuge in Ghana, can choose to stay but on the other hand, they can go home and help to rebuild as the civil war is over. How did the war start? People in that country started the war and it is up to t ...
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Now, those who sought refuge in Ghana, can choose to stay but on the other hand, they can go home and help to rebuild as the civil war is over. How did the war start? People in that country started the war and it is up to them to find a way to get over with and reason like humans.

War is not good and must be avoided at all cost because in the end, it is the very people in that country who suffers. Seeking refuge in other country is an option but not like living comfortably in your own country without any headache.
d'SignNstyle 8 years ago

NON-SENSE; There IS NO WAR IN Sierra Leone..send them home

NON-SENSE; There IS NO WAR IN Sierra Leone..send them home
BEN, US 8 years ago

Where is Anas?

Where is Anas?
TEE 8 years ago

WHY ARE THEY STILL HERE IN GHANA, I DON'T UNDERSTAND PERIOD

WHY ARE THEY STILL HERE IN GHANA, I DON'T UNDERSTAND PERIOD
C/C 8 years ago

What are you doing in Ghana?

What are you doing in Ghana?
Yaa 8 years ago

The war is over please go back to Sierra leone. All the armed robbery in Ghana and hardship are done by people like you. You Start war in your country and run away immediately. The moment you get to another country you start ...
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The war is over please go back to Sierra leone. All the armed robbery in Ghana and hardship are done by people like you. You Start war in your country and run away immediately. The moment you get to another country you start creating chaos and bad things. Please mankind, learn to have a wisdom of numbering your days on this earth so that we will know that our lives on this earth is just a transit so that we could free ourselves from all evil.
S.R.T. 8 years ago

DO THE SAME BACK TO GHANIANS LIVING IN S/L.
CLOSE ALL FISHING BUSINESSES.

DO THE SAME BACK TO GHANIANS LIVING IN S/L.
CLOSE ALL FISHING BUSINESSES.
S.R.T. 8 years ago

HOW COULD GHANIAN REFUGEES AQUIRE SO MUCH LAND AROUND THE FREETOWN AREA OF SIERRA LEONE?
THEY STOLEN PROPERTY.
WE WANT THEM BACK.

HOW COULD GHANIAN REFUGEES AQUIRE SO MUCH LAND AROUND THE FREETOWN AREA OF SIERRA LEONE?
THEY STOLEN PROPERTY.
WE WANT THEM BACK.
sulaiman karim sesay 8 years ago

"No place like home" says d wise. I advice they all return to their mother land and start a new life. for this is the only place where they can find peace.

"No place like home" says d wise. I advice they all return to their mother land and start a new life. for this is the only place where they can find peace.

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