Ga chiefs console Sylvester Mensah with GHC10k

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zigmi 8 years ago

Ghana is a failed state.

Ghana is a failed state.
Frank Agyena-Karikari 8 years ago

What a bunch of foolish chiefs we have in Ghana? The other time it were others who supported Wayome as one of them in his loot. Can we remain tribal and support criminal activities because the accused is from our tribe?

What a bunch of foolish chiefs we have in Ghana? The other time it were others who supported Wayome as one of them in his loot. Can we remain tribal and support criminal activities because the accused is from our tribe?
PRINCEWILLY@YMAIL.COM 8 years ago

IF THE GA CHIEFS CAN SELL ONE PLOT TO KWAMENA,KODJO,YAW,ABUDU,HEZBOLLAH,BOKO HARAM,HASSAN,KAMEL,HOSE,SMITH HOW CAN YOU TRUST THEM.

IF THE GA CHIEFS CAN SELL ONE PLOT TO KWAMENA,KODJO,YAW,ABUDU,HEZBOLLAH,BOKO HARAM,HASSAN,KAMEL,HOSE,SMITH HOW CAN YOU TRUST THEM.
Kumawu 8 years ago

Frank Agyena-Karikari.Take the plot to kumasi. Bush people

Frank Agyena-Karikari.Take the plot to kumasi. Bush people
Frank Agyena-Karikari 8 years ago

So you also support this nonsense. If Asante chiefs gather to support criminal activities that affect the whole country, I will speak against it and call them fools. Love Ghana first.

So you also support this nonsense. If Asante chiefs gather to support criminal activities that affect the whole country, I will speak against it and call them fools. Love Ghana first.
PRINCEWILLY@YMAIL.COM 8 years ago

AN ASHANTI CHIEF IS SMARTER THAN A GA CHIEF BECAUSE HE WILL NOT RENT HIS OWN ROOM AND SLEEP ON THE VERANDA OR STREETS.
NOW THAT THE GOVERNMENT HAVE ASPHALTS THE ROADS IN JAMES TOWN,THEY WILL BE SLEEPING ON THE STREETS AT NI ...
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AN ASHANTI CHIEF IS SMARTER THAN A GA CHIEF BECAUSE HE WILL NOT RENT HIS OWN ROOM AND SLEEP ON THE VERANDA OR STREETS.
NOW THAT THE GOVERNMENT HAVE ASPHALTS THE ROADS IN JAMES TOWN,THEY WILL BE SLEEPING ON THE STREETS AT NIGHT.
J0eY LoNdoN 8 years ago

Firstly there are no jobs on ashanti streets.

Firstly there are no jobs on ashanti streets.
KOO DWOMO 8 years ago

Ashantis of Ghana, until recently did not want gov't jobs. Ashantis began looking for government jobs, when they found out that the nation's coffers were being looted by Ewes, Gas and Northerners, "The Mahamas". Ashantis will ...
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Ashantis of Ghana, until recently did not want gov't jobs. Ashantis began looking for government jobs, when they found out that the nation's coffers were being looted by Ewes, Gas and Northerners, "The Mahamas". Ashantis will never rent their homes to strangers and sleep in their courtyards. We know for a fact that this is a practice among my Ga friends in Accra. All the same, put tribalism off serious discussions about our nation Ghana, like the above topic. Who will pay homage to a chief that stoops so low to criminals like Sylvester Mensah? Sylvester Mensah paid himself GHC72,000.00=$60,000.00 for rent a year, on the account of the NHIS, after his appointment as the CEO of NHIS. Even in America, this money can pay for a complete house. If a person like Sylvester Mensah will do this to the people of Ghana, where 50% of the population lives under $1.00 a day, including some Ga people in Accra, does this person deserve the sympathy from the Chiefs of the Ga Traditional Council? These chiefs deserves the boot from their stools, and equally get locked up in BNI cells in Ghana! This is the only action that will stop them from selling all the Ga lands to Ashantis.
Joe Turkey 8 years ago

Yes, all you do is shine shoes, of even Kabre Togolese. Go to Lome or Aflao boder and see them line up like bees. Go to many parts of Accra and see the number of Ashanti boys and men sleeping at storefronts. Idiot! Does every ...
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Yes, all you do is shine shoes, of even Kabre Togolese. Go to Lome or Aflao boder and see them line up like bees. Go to many parts of Accra and see the number of Ashanti boys and men sleeping at storefronts. Idiot! Does everything have to have a tribal color.
FrOsei 8 years ago

MENSAH'S WIFE IS VERY VERY RICH. THEY HAVE A BIG SCHOOL. ALL OF THESE MOVES ARE JUST TRICKS. JUST POLITICAL PRESSURE.

MENSAH'S WIFE IS VERY VERY RICH. THEY HAVE A BIG SCHOOL. ALL OF THESE MOVES ARE JUST TRICKS. JUST POLITICAL PRESSURE.
Susuka 8 years ago

Joe Turkey your logic suggests that not only are you a Ga but you are an NDC sympathizer - in short you do not make any sense at all.

It is true that Ashanti boys - mostly uneducated ones, shine shoes for a living. They un ...
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Joe Turkey your logic suggests that not only are you a Ga but you are an NDC sympathizer - in short you do not make any sense at all.

It is true that Ashanti boys - mostly uneducated ones, shine shoes for a living. They undertake this vocation seriously and make enough money to travel abroad where they make more money to come home and build mansions and establish big businesses.

Our Ga brothers (I am a Ga) on the other hand, are as we speak, sitting at roadside corners playing draught, begging for money from well-to-do friends, drinking akpeteshie and raping young school-girls who they impregnate without caring for them. Such people do not have the moral right to criticize Ashantis who as we all know are generally very hardworking people. Even foreign embassies acknowledge this fact in their intelligence reports.

Gas must be severely criticized as a form of medicine to cure them from their generally lazy, indolent and dirty lifestyle.

With the active encouragement of the NDC, Gas have made illiteracy, squalor, slums and poverty their public trade mark which they seem to be firmly proud of and it is very irritating and unacceptable for some of us.

In the same way that some families have certain characteristics, so also do some tribes have certain characteristics and if unfortunately those characteristics are bad, it must be exposed and criticized.
LARYEAH 8 years ago

WELL THE ACTION OF THE CHIEFS ARE NAUSEATING; HOWEVER, THE EWE CHIEFS ARE FAR WORSE.

WELL THE ACTION OF THE CHIEFS ARE NAUSEATING; HOWEVER, THE EWE CHIEFS ARE FAR WORSE.
PRINCEWILLY@YMAIL.COM 8 years ago

WHEN THE POLICE CHASED A GA MAN IN TESHIE ABBOME AND HIS FEET GOT CAUGHT IN A WET CEMENT,THEY CALLED HIM A HARDENED CRIMINAL.

WHEN THE POLICE CHASED A GA MAN IN TESHIE ABBOME AND HIS FEET GOT CAUGHT IN A WET CEMENT,THEY CALLED HIM A HARDENED CRIMINAL.
Frank Agyena-Karikari 8 years ago

That is why you also pay for such plots with fake Cedis. Hahahaha.

That is why you also pay for such plots with fake Cedis. Hahahaha.
AB 8 years ago

suck ur mother foolish ashante man who will not stay in the jungle,u should tank god he created the heart of a ga man...we now accommodate u and ur stinking self..anyway stop putting ur mouth where ur uncircumcised dick shoul ...
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suck ur mother foolish ashante man who will not stay in the jungle,u should tank god he created the heart of a ga man...we now accommodate u and ur stinking self..anyway stop putting ur mouth where ur uncircumcised dick should be....oye sooomin
Private Mensah 8 years ago

look guys there's no smoke without fire stop insulting the chiefs u live on their lands who is more a thief than Mahama

look guys there's no smoke without fire stop insulting the chiefs u live on their lands who is more a thief than Mahama
Obed Adore 8 years ago

Hmm, this is the sad reality in Ghana.
In Nigeria a very rich, big, affluent and well-known Alhaji reported his own, SON and to the FBI in USA to place an eye on his son because he suspected him. Indeed he tried to bomb an ...
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Hmm, this is the sad reality in Ghana.
In Nigeria a very rich, big, affluent and well-known Alhaji reported his own, SON and to the FBI in USA to place an eye on his son because he suspected him. Indeed he tried to bomb an aeroplane. In Ghana, relatives and friends of notorious thieve will do all they can to support and event set them free.. It is very sad indeed!
ATM 8 years ago

Ghana in a failed state because of Ghanaians. If Ghanaians are good people the country will be heaven to live in.

Ghana in a failed state because of Ghanaians. If Ghanaians are good people the country will be heaven to live in.
skalanbone 8 years ago

Allow the court to deal with the case.

Allow the court to deal with the case.
Close Observer 8 years ago

My brother, it is obvious that these people are foolish. How can we root out corruption if people we know and our relatives should not be held accountable for wrong doings? THEY ARE PROMOTING LAWLESSNESS. ENCOURAGING STEALING ...
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My brother, it is obvious that these people are foolish. How can we root out corruption if people we know and our relatives should not be held accountable for wrong doings? THEY ARE PROMOTING LAWLESSNESS. ENCOURAGING STEALING. WHAT IS THE COURT THERE FOR?
These are the leaders; I mean the chiefs, so you can imagine how stupid most of their subject would be. (Gam3i hiashi shweloi k3 ablofoi.) Why won't people vote foolishly if these are the people who lead them? I'm appalled by this move.
Private Mensah 8 years ago

ur town is a desert u come to accra for ur civilisation yet we r foolish? u have chiefs too but look at ur under develop lands now who is foolish?

ur town is a desert u come to accra for ur civilisation yet we r foolish? u have chiefs too but look at ur under develop lands now who is foolish?
KWADWO DIASEMPA 8 years ago

Private Mensah, don't deceive yourself here. Accra is developed with resources from other parts of the country, by virtue of the fact that it is the national capital. If it were not so, imagine how Accra would be like! How mu ...
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Private Mensah, don't deceive yourself here. Accra is developed with resources from other parts of the country, by virtue of the fact that it is the national capital. If it were not so, imagine how Accra would be like! How much natural resources does Accra have?
Private Mensah 8 years ago

but we more developed than ur desert lands - remember ur roots and accra does for u run by these same chiefs

but we more developed than ur desert lands - remember ur roots and accra does for u run by these same chiefs
Susuka 8 years ago

Private Mensah, there are no desert lands anywhere in Ghana. Or perhaps do you want to say deserted lands?

Whatever the case, all the space within Republic of Ghana, can be reasonably accessed by any Ghanaian who wishes to ...
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Private Mensah, there are no desert lands anywhere in Ghana. Or perhaps do you want to say deserted lands?

Whatever the case, all the space within Republic of Ghana, can be reasonably accessed by any Ghanaian who wishes to go anywhere. This nonsense about referring to other people of different ethnic orientation in Accra as foreigners by native Gas must cease forthwith. It is only a mind that has resisted enlightenment and education that can say such things.

At a time when even the more powerful countries who colonized us are uniting to form stronger continental economic blocs, morons amongst us are rather isolating themselves into insignificant microscopic tribal groups only so that they can more equitably share what they steal from govt.
Private Mensah 8 years ago

Sylvesters case is political read between the lines. u ignorant folks

Sylvesters case is political read between the lines. u ignorant folks
TUC UK 8 years ago

The chiefs manipulating create loot and share

The chiefs manipulating create loot and share
Susuka 8 years ago

I know for a fact that Ga Chiefs whose specialty is in selling land to multiple buyers, are always broke to the extent that govt always has to provide them with money to buy common cloth to attend public functions.

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I know for a fact that Ga Chiefs whose specialty is in selling land to multiple buyers, are always broke to the extent that govt always has to provide them with money to buy common cloth to attend public functions.

I am therefore pleasantly surprised that these same Ga Chiefs could mobilize GHC10,000 to give to a suspect who has been accused of robbing the state.

At least I hope that Sylvester Mensah is aware that there is a tax regulation or obligation called "Gift Tax". He should promptly go and pay the required income tax on that amount which the Chiefs/Mahama gave him.
ALI 8 years ago

THIS MAN IS A THIEF. AND THE CHIEFS ARE DOING THIS? I BELIEVE THIS IS SYLVESTER'S OWN MONEY.

THIS MAN IS A THIEF. AND THE CHIEFS ARE DOING THIS? I BELIEVE THIS IS SYLVESTER'S OWN MONEY.
Private Mensah 8 years ago

Please be patient and learn the chiefs know more than u think don't be hasty- Who is a bigger thief than mahama

Please be patient and learn the chiefs know more than u think don't be hasty- Who is a bigger thief than mahama
ISSA ABONGO 8 years ago

THE CHIEFS ARE PAYING BACK SOME OF THE STOLEN MONEY SLY MENSAH GAVE TO THEM A WHILE AGO. IT IS PAYBACK TIME. NDC MUST BE VOTED OUT ELSE GHANA IS DOOMED. IF JOHN MAHAMA IS NOT VOTED OUT POWER.

THE CHIEFS ARE PAYING BACK SOME OF THE STOLEN MONEY SLY MENSAH GAVE TO THEM A WHILE AGO. IT IS PAYBACK TIME. NDC MUST BE VOTED OUT ELSE GHANA IS DOOMED. IF JOHN MAHAMA IS NOT VOTED OUT POWER.
Joe 8 years ago

Abongo, nobody can rob your back but they can rub your back.

Abongo, nobody can rob your back but they can rub your back.
Cowboy 8 years ago

That is exactly what I said before coming to read the interesting comment section of this news story. In as much as I personally want to respect chiefs in Ghana, I will refrain from insults and focus on the person who has rat ...
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That is exactly what I said before coming to read the interesting comment section of this news story. In as much as I personally want to respect chiefs in Ghana, I will refrain from insults and focus on the person who has rather committed the crime. Yes you are damn right. This guy has probably done a bunch load of stuff for these chiefs we all do not know and can not tell. It is a national issue being addressed. Investigations must be carried out, questions must be asked, other people affiliated must be interrogated and so on. Why are some people so ignorant and do not want to learn? This case must be handled to the full, but I still do not trust the judiciary anymore after key and very important judges in our law-courts have been caught accepting bribes to influence cases. We are watching.
Ali Mahama 8 years ago

Why is this man not on interdiction as the other Suspects but cooling off rather at the Flagstaff House? Create ,Loot and Share syndrome.

Why is this man not on interdiction as the other Suspects but cooling off rather at the Flagstaff House? Create ,Loot and Share syndrome.
Sam 8 years ago

Is it not therefore strange when he accuses the people at Flagstaff House to be the reason for his troubles?

Is it not therefore strange when he accuses the people at Flagstaff House to be the reason for his troubles?
KRAB 8 years ago

This is shameful on the part of our chiefs. Let the law take its course.

This is shameful on the part of our chiefs. Let the law take its course.
Dawa 8 years ago

Some thieves in Mahama's government are more equal than others. Some steal and are told to pay back a small percentage, others are reassigned to the presidency and others have their accounts frozen. Mahama should tell us how ...
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Some thieves in Mahama's government are more equal than others. Some steal and are told to pay back a small percentage, others are reassigned to the presidency and others have their accounts frozen. Mahama should tell us how to be counted among the favored ones.
United Ghana 8 years ago

Couldnt agree more - let the law take its course. These are the kinds of attitudes & values that have spread under Mahama.

Couldnt agree more - let the law take its course. These are the kinds of attitudes & values that have spread under Mahama.
Private Mensah 8 years ago

in time the truth will be on roof tops this thing is political he was working at the president office what does he know and who is afraid? patients folks

in time the truth will be on roof tops this thing is political he was working at the president office what does he know and who is afraid? patients folks
Kumawu 8 years ago

Frank Agyena-Karikari.Take the plot to kumasi.

Frank Agyena-Karikari.Take the plot to kumasi.
Frank Agyena-Karikari 8 years ago

Sorry, I am not from Kumasi. If such nonsense that you support happens in Kumasi, I shall be on it. No person or party feeds me.

Sorry, I am not from Kumasi. If such nonsense that you support happens in Kumasi, I shall be on it. No person or party feeds me.
PRINCEWILLY@YMAIL.COM 8 years ago

THE GA CHIEFS SHOULD USE THE MONEY TO HELP THE GAS IN ACCRA WHO RENT THEIR ROOMS AND SLEEP ON THE STREETS.

THE GA CHIEFS SHOULD USE THE MONEY TO HELP THE GAS IN ACCRA WHO RENT THEIR ROOMS AND SLEEP ON THE STREETS.
Private Mensah 8 years ago

ur tribal sentiments is retrogressing this guy is an insider what does he know and who wants to cripple him? be wise and ve patient

ur tribal sentiments is retrogressing this guy is an insider what does he know and who wants to cripple him? be wise and ve patient
akuffo addo retirement party 8 years ago

This makes no sense, aren't our chiefs supposed to help uphold he rule of law. They sell the same land to different people so they think its ok to steal

This makes no sense, aren't our chiefs supposed to help uphold he rule of law. They sell the same land to different people so they think its ok to steal
Ali 8 years ago

Did Ghanaians not read what the Volta chiefs did when WAYOME was also arrested? They came in their numbers to MAHAMA's office to order his release from custody. Ghana is slowly becoming a failed state under MAHAMA and his NDC

Did Ghanaians not read what the Volta chiefs did when WAYOME was also arrested? They came in their numbers to MAHAMA's office to order his release from custody. Ghana is slowly becoming a failed state under MAHAMA and his NDC
OD -- E15 London 8 years ago

Chiefs are the second most corrupt group of people (apart from Mahama &his cohorts ) in Ghana. Some hopeless Ga chiefs visiting a fraudster, no wonder they sold their lands & now doing lalasulala ---- idiots

Chiefs are the second most corrupt group of people (apart from Mahama &his cohorts ) in Ghana. Some hopeless Ga chiefs visiting a fraudster, no wonder they sold their lands & now doing lalasulala ---- idiots
BBC NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 8 years ago

Oh Ga people!

Oh Ga people!
Sasta 8 years ago

Is Sylvester Mensah the same man who has two kids with Ex President Rawlings' daughter?. I'm just confused and need clarification.

Is Sylvester Mensah the same man who has two kids with Ex President Rawlings' daughter?. I'm just confused and need clarification.
sir 8 years ago

no. that one is habert mensah

no. that one is habert mensah
Sasta 8 years ago

Oh, ok. Thank you, Sir

Oh, ok. Thank you, Sir
nokofiou 8 years ago

Are the chiefs condoning crime. What nonsense is this. Eh Ghana

Are the chiefs condoning crime. What nonsense is this. Eh Ghana
Abeiku SW2 London 8 years ago

What about Woyome

What about Woyome
K. Ahiatroga K. 8 years ago

And some journalists were tipping a character like this as veep for prez Mahama in the wake of the demise of ex-prez Mills?

And some journalists were tipping a character like this as veep for prez Mahama in the wake of the demise of ex-prez Mills?
Ahiable 8 years ago

Sylvester Mensah is a dangerous charater. He paid journalist to bring out the story that he will partner Mahama after President Mills' demise. He is not popular in the party as he wants people to believe. He used used NHIS li ...
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Sylvester Mensah is a dangerous charater. He paid journalist to bring out the story that he will partner Mahama after President Mills' demise. He is not popular in the party as he wants people to believe. He used used NHIS like his personal company and syphoned money by awarding dubious contracts to companies he and cronies established. the guy is a thief and con man. He managed to buy a lot of people with favours and money he stole from NHIA. It is baffling and sad that imminent chiefs of our land will fall for this thief. Chiefs please wise and dont make this guy make a fool of you.
nii 8 years ago

Stop the nonsense, has he been charged with any offence? You should know this is political if you can do a little analysis

Stop the nonsense, has he been charged with any offence? You should know this is political if you can do a little analysis
Jon Allitei 8 years ago

The same way as some Volta chiefs followed Chief Fraudster Woyome to court is similar to what some of the Ga chiefs are doing; fanning antiquated Tribalism and supporting alleged Criminals stealing from the State.

The same way as some Volta chiefs followed Chief Fraudster Woyome to court is similar to what some of the Ga chiefs are doing; fanning antiquated Tribalism and supporting alleged Criminals stealing from the State.
perii 8 years ago

Was it not chiefs of the past who sold their fellow citizens into slavery was is not Chiefs who allowed Chinese men to do Galamsey to spoil the farms of their subjects? pollute their rivers etc. What has the Ga Chiefs done to ...
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Was it not chiefs of the past who sold their fellow citizens into slavery was is not Chiefs who allowed Chinese men to do Galamsey to spoil the farms of their subjects? pollute their rivers etc. What has the Ga Chiefs done to those who defecate on the beaches. Did past Ga chiefs have laws against thieving? I doubt
Asem 8 years ago

Somebodydy tell me what exactly this means.....

Somebodydy tell me what exactly this means.....
ktz 8 years ago

Oh Ghana? Ghana is doomed. So are these chief saying that Sylvester Mensah did the right thing by stealing government? What kind of leaders do Ghana has? Is it stupidity or illiteracy or madness are these chiefs showing Ghana ...
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Oh Ghana? Ghana is doomed. So are these chief saying that Sylvester Mensah did the right thing by stealing government? What kind of leaders do Ghana has? Is it stupidity or illiteracy or madness are these chiefs showing Ghanaians? So our leaders can steal government money and go unpunished. Wow!
Kofigo Jnr. 8 years ago

This is what the Volta chiefs did when Woyome was arrested claiming he was an illustrious son of the land.

This is what the Volta chiefs did when Woyome was arrested claiming he was an illustrious son of the land.
Angelo 8 years ago

What nonsense is this, After all Sylvester Mensah has accumulated if he cannot live on any investments with the ill-gotten wealth then he is a fool. He presided over an institution that owes health facilities 9 months payment ...
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What nonsense is this, After all Sylvester Mensah has accumulated if he cannot live on any investments with the ill-gotten wealth then he is a fool. He presided over an institution that owes health facilities 9 months payments for health and allied services provided and he is struggling after only one month. "There is a God oo". It was only the accounts seized, his assets are stil there. What sort of silly behaviour are our chiefs exhibiting these days. We are slowly getting to the stage when cheiftancy will be disbanded and of no relevance. They should continue along this path. When an ewe steals money, Ewe chiefs praise him, a Ga steals money and he is glorified by Ga chiefs and it goes on and on. Nonsense
Ritewing 8 years ago

Sylvester Mensah's mother is a Ga, his father, an Ewe. Therefore the fellow who the supposed Ga Chiefs are falling over to please, is not a full-blooded Ga. By the way, why should a public officer, who has been invited by th ...
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Sylvester Mensah's mother is a Ga, his father, an Ewe. Therefore the fellow who the supposed Ga Chiefs are falling over to please, is not a full-blooded Ga. By the way, why should a public officer, who has been invited by the police to give information on some aspects of his work, be treated as though he were an innocent person picked from his home without a court warrant. And for which, some Ga chiefs will act as though there were a collection chiefs from a hamlet. Can't these chiefs realize that by their actions, they are disgracing the Ga State? Why should the visit be brought to the public domain, even if it was deemed to be of a show of 'compassion'. As we debate the reason for Mr. Slyvester Mensah invitation by the police, it has become a known fact that forty nine officials, who worked under him have been interdicted by the government. Has any of the chiefs, not read or being told or heard that the NHIS, which their idol managed for six long years, is virtually on its knees and that millions of cedis have been mis appropriated and service providers not paid for their services? The chiefs may be right to have shown compassion to their idol. They should likewise, be concerned about their subjects, whose lives are endangered, for lack the of money they will need to attend private hospitals, when they fall sick. The chiefs must be reminded however, that the Ghc 10,000.00 they offered is a small change for Slyvester Mensah
Joshua 8 years ago

Support your own, ga chiefs. When he & his colleagues introduced capitation into ash reg, causing a health delivery mess, ash chiefs got mute. Yes. mute to date.

Support your own, ga chiefs. When he & his colleagues introduced capitation into ash reg, causing a health delivery mess, ash chiefs got mute. Yes. mute to date.
OKESSE 8 years ago

The Ga chiefs are thieves. And they will not help the poor in their mist. They should be investigated. Misuse of stool land money.

The Ga chiefs are thieves. And they will not help the poor in their mist. They should be investigated. Misuse of stool land money.
Joe 8 years ago

Our gullible Chiefs will support their corrupt and thieving won and turn round to claim others are corrupt.

Our gullible Chiefs will support their corrupt and thieving won and turn round to claim others are corrupt.
Controversial Adelaide guy 8 years ago

This is a perfect example of our primitive leadership thinking, they should be arrested as well for influencing stealing from the nation, period

This is a perfect example of our primitive leadership thinking, they should be arrested as well for influencing stealing from the nation, period
Obuama 8 years ago

This is outrageous. Why can't we allow our laws and institutions to work? I'm really ashamed at the action of these chiefs

This is outrageous. Why can't we allow our laws and institutions to work? I'm really ashamed at the action of these chiefs
Kay 8 years ago

I'm even surprised

I'm even surprised
Kwame Peter 8 years ago

This is sad. It feeds corruption and the theory of untouchables. Who protects and care for the poor woman or man on the street. This man was supposed to take care of that poor person's well being. So sad that our custodians o ...
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This is sad. It feeds corruption and the theory of untouchables. Who protects and care for the poor woman or man on the street. This man was supposed to take care of that poor person's well being. So sad that our custodians of the land will show such a flagrant partiality.
Bingo 8 years ago

No Ghana is a failed nation because of poor leadership irrespective which party. We mustget selfless leaders . All our iimmediate past leaders were corrupt ( including "holy "J J remember what her wife grabbed with both hands ...
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No Ghana is a failed nation because of poor leadership irrespective which party. We mustget selfless leaders . All our iimmediate past leaders were corrupt ( including "holy "J J remember what her wife grabbed with both hands under his nose) The only exception was Agya Atta but he was a weak administrator . That's why we failed as a nation. Greedy are our leaders.
joe navajo 8 years ago

Always playing politics with everything. A competent court has frozen his bank accounts. Courts do not let people starve when they freeze your accounts. Maybe these chiefs were getting some of the alleged stolen monies.

Always playing politics with everything. A competent court has frozen his bank accounts. Courts do not let people starve when they freeze your accounts. Maybe these chiefs were getting some of the alleged stolen monies.
Wajak 8 years ago

Those money should have been given to the poor in Ga traditional area. This man has more than enough. Thanks

Those money should have been given to the poor in Ga traditional area. This man has more than enough. Thanks
ahmed 8 years ago

stupid chiefs. These are the very people mahama has been buying cars for, do they even deserve cars at all.

stupid chiefs. These are the very people mahama has been buying cars for, do they even deserve cars at all.
Nii Kpakpa 8 years ago

Sylvester Mensah is Ewe, not Ga. The fact that he was born and raised in Accra does not make him a Ga.

Sylvester Mensah is Ewe, not Ga. The fact that he was born and raised in Accra does not make him a Ga.
James Mann 8 years ago

If chiefs can do and say this because the person is an indigene, can corruption be fought?

If chiefs can do and say this because the person is an indigene, can corruption be fought?
DDT 8 years ago

How can we fight corruption if this hypocrites called chiefs continue to interfere with our laws. The chiefs have benefited from the corrupt monies he stold.

How can we fight corruption if this hypocrites called chiefs continue to interfere with our laws. The chiefs have benefited from the corrupt monies he stold.
Dr Who 8 years ago

The chiefs know very well that Mahama will buy them cars prior to the election so they don't mind spending on such useless ventures.

The chiefs know very well that Mahama will buy them cars prior to the election so they don't mind spending on such useless ventures.
MAWULI 8 years ago

some africans including Ga chiefs are so hipocrates. we are in Ghana when young and able bodied youth are lynched for stealing some few coins. Sylvester Mensah and his caliber in gov are siphoning huge sums of money and tran ...
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some africans including Ga chiefs are so hipocrates. we are in Ghana when young and able bodied youth are lynched for stealing some few coins. Sylvester Mensah and his caliber in gov are siphoning huge sums of money and transferring them into foreign accounts and yet you dont see any thing wrong with it? are you privy to the information available to BNI. you the chiefs should rather help sanitized our soceity rather than condoling with criminals to rock the boat os state
Private Mensah 8 years ago

we know why he is in trouble nothing to do with stealing money u ignorant folks

we know why he is in trouble nothing to do with stealing money u ignorant folks
Concern Citizen 8 years ago

This is a good gesture by the G Chiefs. Solidarity is not a crime. Sylvester is not a fraudster he will soon be cleared

This is a good gesture by the G Chiefs. Solidarity is not a crime. Sylvester is not a fraudster he will soon be cleared
Sam K 8 years ago

During Sylvester Mensah's time, the Chief Executive and 2 out of 3 Deputy CEOs were Gas. This is how Sylvester Mensah, a Ga ran the place. It is therefore not surprising that the top management on the list who are interdicted ...
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During Sylvester Mensah's time, the Chief Executive and 2 out of 3 Deputy CEOs were Gas. This is how Sylvester Mensah, a Ga ran the place. It is therefore not surprising that the top management on the list who are interdicted are all Gas.

Sylvester Mensah, CEO - Ga; Nathaniel Otto, Acting CEO/Deputy CEO, Operations - Ga;

Alex Nartey, Deputy CEO, Finance - Ga;

Perry Nelson, Director of MIS - Ga;

Rudolf Zimmermann, Director of Finance - Ga-Dangbe;

Gustav Cruischank, Chief Internal Auditor - Ga.

Only Gas can run the NHIS? This is how tribalism, nepotism and politics are destroying the NHIS.

He created at least 4 new scheme offices in Greater Accra. Only one new scheme was created in the whole of Ashanti; in Asawase an NDC stronghold.

Most of the people who were given jobs at the headquarters are Gas. So are you surprised Ga chiefs will show this support?
Jerome reindorf opon 8 years ago

I am very said for Ghana, so diz nt hav any money, a rich man like diz. Hmmmmm. They should give de money to de orphans in Greater Accra always de rich man's r enjoying n de poor iz gettin poor.

I am very said for Ghana, so diz nt hav any money, a rich man like diz. Hmmmmm. They should give de money to de orphans in Greater Accra always de rich man's r enjoying n de poor iz gettin poor.
PEPENI 8 years ago

THIS IS REALLY UNFORTUNATE. THERE IS NO SMOKE A FIRE, IT IS JUST POSSIBLE THAT THIE MENSAH GUY IS GUILTY. WHY DON'T THEY LET THE LAW TAKE IT'S CAUSE. THIS IS WHY THE CORRUPTION IS ENDEMIC IN GHANA. SOMEONE STEALS AND ALL HIS ...
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THIS IS REALLY UNFORTUNATE. THERE IS NO SMOKE A FIRE, IT IS JUST POSSIBLE THAT THIE MENSAH GUY IS GUILTY. WHY DON'T THEY LET THE LAW TAKE IT'S CAUSE. THIS IS WHY THE CORRUPTION IS ENDEMIC IN GHANA. SOMEONE STEALS AND ALL HIS TRIBESMEN AND WOMEN FOR THAT MATTER SAY HE SHOULD BE LET OFF. MAYBE, JUST MAYBE, WHEN HE WAS STEALING, HE WAS USING SOME TO "DEVELOP" THE AREA OR GIVING SOME PROMINENT PEOPLE SOME OR MAKING BIG PARTIES TO MAKE HIM POPULAR. WHAT A SHAME! LET THE LAW TAKE IT'S CAUSE.
osei Kofi 8 years ago

What a shock! They froze his account to investigate whatever information they have. We all know the rot and over invoicing that has overshadowed the operation of the NIA. How the fuck do these stupid chief get up and pay this ...
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What a shock! They froze his account to investigate whatever information they have. We all know the rot and over invoicing that has overshadowed the operation of the NIA. How the fuck do these stupid chief get up and pay this man 10k. Your ppl live in absolute poverty for heaven's sake. They live in destitute! Oh God! Idiots. You have such nitwits as kings and you expects development?
TYPICAL GA MAN 8 years ago

SHAME ON SO CALLED GA CHIEFS, THE MAN IS NOT GA

SHAME ON SO CALLED GA CHIEFS, THE MAN IS NOT GA
OD 8 years ago

Oh Ghana. The most useless country and biggest banana republic ever created. Shame unto ga chiefs. Ewes should also cry for Dzifa Ativor. Shama on you all!!!!!!

Oh Ghana. The most useless country and biggest banana republic ever created. Shame unto ga chiefs. Ewes should also cry for Dzifa Ativor. Shama on you all!!!!!!
Koo Pia 8 years ago

What nonsense by these chiefs

What nonsense by these chiefs
Africa 8 years ago

this is absurd n unthinkable fr the chiefs to hv done wat they did.this can only happened in ghana n no other place.

this is absurd n unthinkable fr the chiefs to hv done wat they did.this can only happened in ghana n no other place.
Kwame 8 years ago

Foolish Ga Chiefs. Instead of developing Chorkor, Osu, La, etc. out stench and filth, look at what they think its best to do. Nincompoops. If he is being investigated for crime, you are here to support his crime. A big disgra ...
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Foolish Ga Chiefs. Instead of developing Chorkor, Osu, La, etc. out stench and filth, look at what they think its best to do. Nincompoops. If he is being investigated for crime, you are here to support his crime. A big disgrace even in the support itself. With this delegation, all you could even cough up is 10k and not more. This will not even last his breakfast for a week. Fools!
Stepof, Bronx NY 8 years ago

Do these so called chiefs think? I think these stupid people should be arrested because they are encouraging corruption. I don't blame them because that's the system we are in now in Ghana

Do these so called chiefs think? I think these stupid people should be arrested because they are encouraging corruption. I don't blame them because that's the system we are in now in Ghana
Yussif 8 years ago

So this Chiefs re saying this guy is above the law?did he share his butty with them?the investigation should be extended to this individuals because the welfare of majority of Ghanaians under the NHIA is bigger than Sylvester ...
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So this Chiefs re saying this guy is above the law?did he share his butty with them?the investigation should be extended to this individuals because the welfare of majority of Ghanaians under the NHIA is bigger than Sylvester Mensah.They realize that Mahama is a weak leader so he can give inn to this trash,maybe the Chiefs re looking at the fact that Elvis Afriyie and Kojo Adu Asare who also stole money but wept their way from prosecution and was just shifted to the presidency to enjoy their loot but they should remember some humans re more human than others.
Paul 8 years ago

I would have clapped for you if i saw you face to face. The once a terror at NHIA is now a humble pie every one is taking a bite. My wife left the job of you. Now here you are. The snakes you brought home as pets is now full ...
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I would have clapped for you if i saw you face to face. The once a terror at NHIA is now a humble pie every one is taking a bite. My wife left the job of you. Now here you are. The snakes you brought home as pets is now full grown and has caused trouble for you big time. Your friends n families are over 50% of NHIS staff. You treated my wife as if you owned NHIA. God has not done with you yet. This is just the beginning.
Akanwi Christopher 8 years ago

is stupidity for any nincompoop to insult NDC n de Ga Chiefs.

is stupidity for any nincompoop to insult NDC n de Ga Chiefs.
kemevor 8 years ago

Don't blame them, we blacks are over dependent. For that reason, any one who steals and tip others becomes very popular among us and receives our support when the law catch up with them.

Don't blame them, we blacks are over dependent. For that reason, any one who steals and tip others becomes very popular among us and receives our support when the law catch up with them.
HMMM the crusader. 8 years ago

ARE YOU SUPPRISED?THATS WHY GHANA GOES this way you find it MABAN NA ABA PLUS PARTY COLOURS MAY THE ALMIGHTY SAVE GHANA amen.

ARE YOU SUPPRISED?THATS WHY GHANA GOES this way you find it MABAN NA ABA PLUS PARTY COLOURS MAY THE ALMIGHTY SAVE GHANA amen.
Sir Lalas 8 years ago

At least I am now confident that my nation is not full of fools who support wrong doing. Every man must be responsible for the role he plays. Our courts were not set up as white elephants. If he is not guilty as charged the g ...
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At least I am now confident that my nation is not full of fools who support wrong doing. Every man must be responsible for the role he plays. Our courts were not set up as white elephants. If he is not guilty as charged the good Lord will vindicate him so let us not be quick to judge. However if he is so wrong for once let us allow the freedom and justice we so uphold make the difference. God bless Ghana. Please let's not insult our Chiefs it is not a blessing. Do say a prayer for Ghana and our leaders today.
nii 8 years ago

Read between the lines my brother, this is political

Read between the lines my brother, this is political
John De-Clerk 8 years ago

Ghana is a complete failed state. The Ga Chiefs have set a very dangerous precedent in the history of chieftancy in this country. Its a shame on the institution itself that chiefs would seek to undermine the state and the con ...
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Ghana is a complete failed state. The Ga Chiefs have set a very dangerous precedent in the history of chieftancy in this country. Its a shame on the institution itself that chiefs would seek to undermine the state and the constitution. Its a sad day for the institution. Mr Mensah was put at the NHIA to superintend and direct affairs by his own Government. Various audits conducted by Government revealed troubling issues. Upon investigation, it became clear that he has a case to answer. An institution that should be working with Government and society to correct social ills runs to a suspect with money for his upkeep. Its that kind of mindset that has plagued the Ga state and its undesirable chieftancy affairs. I am ashamed and scandalized. Where is KB Asante??? Was the respected statesman's input sought? Being the Secretary to the Traditional council? You have forever lost our collective respect!!
obi 8 years ago

ga chiefs well done but may we know what u did now do u think u want corruption to stop it means there is something under b4 u giving that 1ok or they send u the chiefs

ga chiefs well done but may we know what u did now do u think u want corruption to stop it means there is something under b4 u giving that 1ok or they send u the chiefs

Ga chiefs console Sylvester Mensah with GHC10k

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