Panama Papers: Kofi Annan's son made a million pound profit on luxury apartment

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CORNEY 8 years ago

He and the father has always been embroiled in corruption,he is absolutely corrupt.

He and the father has always been embroiled in corruption,he is absolutely corrupt.
DR TRUTH 8 years ago

Annan Senior used his son for this. They are all CORRUPT!!! Fiafitor, Holo-li ohoooooooooooooooooooooooo

Annan Senior used his son for this. They are all CORRUPT!!! Fiafitor, Holo-li ohoooooooooooooooooooooooo
DEAR 8 years ago

NKRUMAH WAS THE ONLY HONEST PRESIDENT OF GHANA. TODAY HIS CHILDREN ARE WALLOWING IN POVERTY WHILST THE CHILDREN OF THE LOOTERS ARE ENJOYING.

WE HAVE EYES TO SEE WHAT IS HAPPENING SO NOBODY IS GOING TO SACRIFICE FOR GHANA A ...
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NKRUMAH WAS THE ONLY HONEST PRESIDENT OF GHANA. TODAY HIS CHILDREN ARE WALLOWING IN POVERTY WHILST THE CHILDREN OF THE LOOTERS ARE ENJOYING.

WE HAVE EYES TO SEE WHAT IS HAPPENING SO NOBODY IS GOING TO SACRIFICE FOR GHANA AS NKRUMAH DID.

SO, IT'S NOW COME TO THE PRESIDENCY AND CHOP SOME.
Mawutor 8 years ago

Which of Nkrumah's children lives in poverty? Is it prof Francis Nkrumah, Gamal, Sekou or Samia? Who told you any of them lives in poverty? They have all benefitted from their father's position as president of Ghana. Don't ...
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Which of Nkrumah's children lives in poverty? Is it prof Francis Nkrumah, Gamal, Sekou or Samia? Who told you any of them lives in poverty? They have all benefitted from their father's position as president of Ghana. Don't say what you don't know.
Bobo Dialoso 8 years ago

Nkrumah left them nothing. They have worked hard for the little that they now have.

Nkrumah left them nothing. They have worked hard for the little that they now have.
Saint Ghfuo: FREE YOUR PSYCHE 8 years ago

ALL RICH PPL ARE CORRUPT. HOW DO U THINK THEY GOT RICH? BY PLAYING BY THE RULES? MUAHAHAAAAAAAAAAAA(LAFFIN IN KOFI WAYO'S VOICE)

ALL RICH PPL ARE CORRUPT. HOW DO U THINK THEY GOT RICH? BY PLAYING BY THE RULES? MUAHAHAAAAAAAAAAAA(LAFFIN IN KOFI WAYO'S VOICE)
WOJAFFO 8 years ago

Who? Kwame Nkrumah? Honest? Are you kidding me? How old are you to make such a nonsensical statement. Nkrumah thought he owned the country,that's the only reason he didn't steal besides he also never dreamt he would be kicke ...
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Who? Kwame Nkrumah? Honest? Are you kidding me? How old are you to make such a nonsensical statement. Nkrumah thought he owned the country,that's the only reason he didn't steal besides he also never dreamt he would be kicked out of office. Nkrumah started off a dedicated nationalist and ended a ruthless dictator.
Saint Ghfuo: FREE YOUR PSYCHE 8 years ago

NO MAN BORN OF WOMAN IS HONEST......THE WEALTHY ARE WORSE

NO MAN BORN OF WOMAN IS HONEST......THE WEALTHY ARE WORSE
THE VOICE 8 years ago

Pounds sterling,Ofui Ba.The amount the British left Ghana was 600 million pounds sterling,then ghana population was 5million.Kwame Nkrumah gave President Naza one Trunk full of Gold for Fatia.Even south Korea had their share. ...
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Pounds sterling,Ofui Ba.The amount the British left Ghana was 600 million pounds sterling,then ghana population was 5million.Kwame Nkrumah gave President Naza one Trunk full of Gold for Fatia.Even south Korea had their share. Kwame Nkrumah spray Cash to every African country looking for Independence. Nkrumah never dreamed that he would be thrown out of Ghana he left Broke.He allowed Gbedema to deposit outr British pound string in Nigeria and Gbedema took the money and ran.Nkrumah was broke cos his foolishness.
James Allotey 8 years ago

The British left 200 million pounds and not 600 million pounds.Also,there is no evidence Nkrumah gave one trunk load of gold to Nasser.This is laughable.Stop peddling lies.

The British left 200 million pounds and not 600 million pounds.Also,there is no evidence Nkrumah gave one trunk load of gold to Nasser.This is laughable.Stop peddling lies.
James Allotey 8 years ago

VOICE,you are an ignorant fool.The British Left only 200 million pounds not 600 million pounds.Consider the massive development Nkrumah's government undertook in nine years with this money.

VOICE,you are an ignorant fool.The British Left only 200 million pounds not 600 million pounds.Consider the massive development Nkrumah's government undertook in nine years with this money.
Frank Agyena-Karikari 8 years ago

Corney, a Nigerian friend once told me that Ghanaians work with their strengths but Nigerians work with their brains. In modern world many play it fast so long as it is legal or have some loopholes to escape through. That is ...
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Corney, a Nigerian friend once told me that Ghanaians work with their strengths but Nigerians work with their brains. In modern world many play it fast so long as it is legal or have some loopholes to escape through. That is exactly what the guy did.
Kay 8 years ago

CORNEY don't forget that the guy's mom in ALATAWOMAN o. So...... I rest my case. Lol.

CORNEY don't forget that the guy's mom in ALATAWOMAN o. So...... I rest my case. Lol.
korsah 8 years ago

How do you know?

How do you know?
Don 8 years ago

If he had bought in Ghana around trasaco valley he would have made 2-5 millions us dollars. So what are you talking about. I had houses in in London around the the same period as the guy and made millions when I sold it. The ...
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If he had bought in Ghana around trasaco valley he would have made 2-5 millions us dollars. So what are you talking about. I had houses in in London around the the same period as the guy and made millions when I sold it. The housing issue has nothing to tax avoidance.
Eric Danddo 8 years ago

They are all Hypocrate . Greedy . Self centred no wonder They hated Nana

They are all Hypocrate . Greedy . Self centred no wonder They hated Nana
The Minor Prophet 8 years ago

WHY ARE WE SO MUCH INTERESTED IN DAMAGING THE HARD WON REPUTATION OF MR. KOFI ANNAN? WHY ARE WE BLACKS ALWAYS INTERESTED IN NEGATIVITY THAN POSITIVITY? PLEASE, ALLOW OUR NOBLE STATESMAN TO ENJOY A PEACEFUL RETIREMENT. HE MUST ...
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WHY ARE WE SO MUCH INTERESTED IN DAMAGING THE HARD WON REPUTATION OF MR. KOFI ANNAN? WHY ARE WE BLACKS ALWAYS INTERESTED IN NEGATIVITY THAN POSITIVITY? PLEASE, ALLOW OUR NOBLE STATESMAN TO ENJOY A PEACEFUL RETIREMENT. HE MUST NOT BE PULLED INTO THE SENSELESS POLITICS OF GHAHA.
NO NONSENSE 8 years ago

You want him to enjoy peaceful retirement doing dubious deal and refusing to pay taxes by hiding his assets in offshore accounts?
How about a thief who steals and say"leave me alone, I want to enjoy the money peacefully.I a ...
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You want him to enjoy peaceful retirement doing dubious deal and refusing to pay taxes by hiding his assets in offshore accounts?
How about a thief who steals and say"leave me alone, I want to enjoy the money peacefully.I am now retired?"
THE VOICE 8 years ago

DID NOTHING for africans.only African are jailed at Intl.wc.Rhwanda he did nothing
Liberia waamutu.SierraLeone nada.Kosovo jahadist he and Clinton brought then to USA.UN and USA destroyed baby formula plant in Sudan never ...
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DID NOTHING for africans.only African are jailed at Intl.wc.Rhwanda he did nothing
Liberia waamutu.SierraLeone nada.Kosovo jahadist he and Clinton brought then to USA.UN and USA destroyed baby formula plant in Sudan never compensated. kofi Annan is Enemy #1 to people with dark skin .his wife changed him.He is BLK outside but inside deep kkk.Don't worry it is Sadam's money He and his Son stole.
WOJAFFO 8 years ago

Prophet,do you know anything? I mean anything..I guess not.When ppl in respectable positions abuse that position,it's the responsibility of us the ppl they're serving to point it out to them. When Kofi Annan became S.G of the ...
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Prophet,do you know anything? I mean anything..I guess not.When ppl in respectable positions abuse that position,it's the responsibility of us the ppl they're serving to point it out to them. When Kofi Annan became S.G of the UN he made us proud.he put us back on the map. But no sooner had money reared its head did he prove to us that he was just like any African politician. Rotten to the core. I've always maintained that guy was a weak no action,soft talking one trick pony. Useless.
nitty-gritty 8 years ago

NDC are business haters,jealous about classy,remember anybody can be someone if only you have a good mindset .

NDC are business haters,jealous about classy,remember anybody can be someone if only you have a good mindset .
JM 8 years ago

Please writer I was happy reading your first publication, why when Kufour names come inn , but not happy reading these one all about Mr., Kofie Annan's family. May I ask if Annan's family should not work to eat? Please Lets g ...
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Please writer I was happy reading your first publication, why when Kufour names come inn , but not happy reading these one all about Mr., Kofie Annan's family. May I ask if Annan's family should not work to eat? Please Lets give the due respect to Mr. Kofie Annan, he made Ghana proud.
God Bless our Home Land Ghana 8 years ago

Spirit of enviness.

Spirit of enviness.
amoro. mpuse 8 years ago

Batiboy god punish your generation for idiotic comments

Batiboy god punish your generation for idiotic comments
Marquis 8 years ago

Did he do anything illegal here to warrant such write up? Tell us he stole with proof. Kojo works hard for his living. You think consulting is cheap?

Did he do anything illegal here to warrant such write up? Tell us he stole with proof. Kojo works hard for his living. You think consulting is cheap?
THE VOICE 8 years ago

Hell no he never worked It was Sadam money he and his Dad kofi looted from Sadam just to stop USA invasion.Tell me wat he ever ran in his life.

Hell no he never worked It was Sadam money he and his Dad kofi looted from Sadam just to stop USA invasion.Tell me wat he ever ran in his life.
CONGO SPANNER 8 years ago

LIVE UNDER MAHAMA IS NOW BITTER AND NDC HAS INDEED TRANSFORMED LIVES. THERE ARE NO JOBS, AVAILABLE ONES ARE FOR NDC MEMBERS, INSURANCE ON CARS ARE NOW HIGH , FUEL PRICES ARE VERY HIGH , LIGHT BILLS ARE VERY HIGH. COST OF LIVI ...
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LIVE UNDER MAHAMA IS NOW BITTER AND NDC HAS INDEED TRANSFORMED LIVES. THERE ARE NO JOBS, AVAILABLE ONES ARE FOR NDC MEMBERS, INSURANCE ON CARS ARE NOW HIGH , FUEL PRICES ARE VERY HIGH , LIGHT BILLS ARE VERY HIGH. COST OF LIVING IS BITTER UNDER MAHAMA'S ADMINISTRATION.VOTE THIS INCOMPETENT AND CORRUPT MAHAMA OUT COME NOVEMBER 2016.
amoro. mpuse 8 years ago

Genocide Kofi Annan shameless GMO man

Genocide Kofi Annan shameless GMO man
Senam Bright Agbanyo 8 years ago

To me this is no issue, however, Kojo should know that there is no star without scar. more so, exonerate or exaggerate,,,, there is meaning to them all.

To me this is no issue, however, Kojo should know that there is no star without scar. more so, exonerate or exaggerate,,,, there is meaning to them all.
General Mosquito 8 years ago

I guess the rich will always keep getting rich

I guess the rich will always keep getting rich
Nana1 8 years ago

I think Ghana web should improved their website ..where people can liked other peoples comment as well as linked to facebook and images attached to names

I think Ghana web should improved their website ..where people can liked other peoples comment as well as linked to facebook and images attached to names
Adama Buxtzy 8 years ago

No wonder his father want the rest of us to live on insects, houseflies. cockroaches and tsetse-flies delicious

No wonder his father want the rest of us to live on insects, houseflies. cockroaches and tsetse-flies delicious
kk 8 years ago

Creative accounting is used everywhere. If they've broken any laws, why don't you go after them?
You lot sat there for a white man to enter your land and exchange his bible and mirrors for your gold and men .....you don't ev ...
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Creative accounting is used everywhere. If they've broken any laws, why don't you go after them?
You lot sat there for a white man to enter your land and exchange his bible and mirrors for your gold and men .....you don't even have the simple intelligence to reason!
sly 8 years ago

Each and everyone denying any wrong doing. This is how corrupt is our world now.

Each and everyone denying any wrong doing. This is how corrupt is our world now.
Odikro 8 years ago

Mahama stole millions of Ghana money to buy 4 houses in Beverly Hills, CA. Then he is building a 5-star hotel in Dubai. All of it, Ghanaian taxpayers' money.

Mahama stole millions of Ghana money to buy 4 houses in Beverly Hills, CA. Then he is building a 5-star hotel in Dubai. All of it, Ghanaian taxpayers' money.
Esi 8 years ago

Kofi Annan wasn't your President. In office he was making more than the U S President so it is wrong invest the money.

Kofi Annan wasn't your President. In office he was making more than the U S President so it is wrong invest the money.
JH. New York 8 years ago

Not one Cedi of those amounts were diverted from Ghana Gov't Taxpayers Funds.Therefore,how does this story concerns Ghanaians or their interest in it.Except maybe,the taxes on the Benz Truck.Even that,what's the beef! He had ...
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Not one Cedi of those amounts were diverted from Ghana Gov't Taxpayers Funds.Therefore,how does this story concerns Ghanaians or their interest in it.Except maybe,the taxes on the Benz Truck.Even that,what's the beef! He had a voucher for exemption in the name of the father who lives in the Country.I have not idea but,I don't think Kojo lived in Ghana,in my personal opinion.Therefore,what's the big deal!.Ghanaian wants how much of Taxpayers Funds Politicians or those who held Public Office for the past quarter of a Century(25) years, and above to this day,Siphoned into private Bank Accounts.or embezzled. Then sanity in comings in the national
finances.Give us a Break on Kojo -Annan.Young man,live your time!
Nonsense!.
NO NONSENSE 8 years ago

The purpose of this OFFSHORE account through a middleman is to HIDE assets!! You HIDE assets only when you don't want Government to get their fair taxes. It could be Ghana Government or US Government or what ever. What they ( ...
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The purpose of this OFFSHORE account through a middleman is to HIDE assets!! You HIDE assets only when you don't want Government to get their fair taxes. It could be Ghana Government or US Government or what ever. What they (the Annans) did was MORALLY WRONG, to say the least, and they know it that is why they were HIDING the money through a middleman. Where did that small Kojo boy got that money?
JH. New York 8 years ago

According to the Story,Taxes were duly paid in whichever Jurisdiction.
Therefore,what is the problem.A building appreciate in Value after some few years.Therefore,Kojo made 1,000,000 profit is not news anywhere. And I don't ...
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According to the Story,Taxes were duly paid in whichever Jurisdiction.
Therefore,what is the problem.A building appreciate in Value after some few years.Therefore,Kojo made 1,000,000 profit is not news anywhere. And I don't think Kojo is a Ghanaian,in my personal opinion.Leave Annan and Son alone! What has not been done,heard or seen before in this world.
Theo 8 years ago

Ugly theiving twat!

Ugly theiving twat!
promise 8 years ago

let them b, if it were to b ur fada u would have even done worse, mmmmmmttttteeeeeewwww

let them b, if it were to b ur fada u would have even done worse, mmmmmmttttteeeeeewwww
benedicta armah 8 years ago

Nice one woooooo keep it up

Nice one woooooo keep it up
NOBODY 8 years ago

" described as offering 'business support service activities'."

Another term for that is "influence peddling". Brought an expensive vehicle into the country and evaded taxes, and got away with it. The Swiss company knew it ...
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" described as offering 'business support service activities'."

Another term for that is "influence peddling". Brought an expensive vehicle into the country and evaded taxes, and got away with it. The Swiss company knew it was hiring a "bigman's" son. Try applying for a job with these companies and be more qualified but have no name recognition, and your application will not even be fit for the garbage can. Its a global affair. In the end, they'll tell you they earned their keep. When a young accountant with hardly any resources to his name other than his papa is building an enormous hotel, they claim he secured bank financing. Sure they're right. At the end of the day, we hear whispers from these quarters about "corruption", and how the government should run like a business. Open the door to a dark room and you'll be surprised if you do do not see darkness. As is always the case, those who make noise about "corruption" will remain silent when it comes to "mi familia". Some say blood is thicker than water, but I say hypocrisy is thicker than honesty. I've never weighed blood, but I've seen my share of human hypocrisy.
Kojo Esuon 8 years ago

We talk too much in this country. Kofi Annan's son is not a public figure and hasn't breached any law. What's wrong in taking advantage of a tax haven to make money. Who would do so. We should stop being hypocritical.

We talk too much in this country. Kofi Annan's son is not a public figure and hasn't breached any law. What's wrong in taking advantage of a tax haven to make money. Who would do so. We should stop being hypocritical.
NOBODY 8 years ago

Most of the people the USA and the UK have pursued are not public figures but business persons and private individuals who use these offshore accounts and corporations to evade taxes. Ghana is not the only country talking, so ...
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Most of the people the USA and the UK have pursued are not public figures but business persons and private individuals who use these offshore accounts and corporations to evade taxes. Ghana is not the only country talking, sorry. The whole world is talking, unless you've been selective as to what is going on in the world regarding this matter.
Otsibu Darko 8 years ago

Bring them to justice and let the son show how he paid taxes on the imported cars he sold in Ghana- papers don't lie; unfortunately since we all corrupt they will never be found guilty.

Bring them to justice and let the son show how he paid taxes on the imported cars he sold in Ghana- papers don't lie; unfortunately since we all corrupt they will never be found guilty.
zamfara 8 years ago

He is not a criminal, just a lucky and smart young man. All politicians and business men and women do he things he has done. More grease to his elbow.

He is not a criminal, just a lucky and smart young man. All politicians and business men and women do he things he has done. More grease to his elbow.
Eric 8 years ago

He can make the whole world as profit on luxury apartment for all I know is I don't give a f××k.

He can make the whole world as profit on luxury apartment for all I know is I don't give a f××k.
agyeman 8 years ago

WHEN ALL NDC PEOPLE KNOW IS TO MILK TAX PAYER'S MONEY BUSINESS PEOPLE USE THEIR HEADS TO TURN MONEY AROUND. 100M IN PANAMA SO WHAT? HOW MANY NDC BUSINESSMEN USE THEIR HEADS APART FROM WASTING CASH ON WOMEN, DRINKS AND IDIOTIC ...
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WHEN ALL NDC PEOPLE KNOW IS TO MILK TAX PAYER'S MONEY BUSINESS PEOPLE USE THEIR HEADS TO TURN MONEY AROUND. 100M IN PANAMA SO WHAT? HOW MANY NDC BUSINESSMEN USE THEIR HEADS APART FROM WASTING CASH ON WOMEN, DRINKS AND IDIOTIC INVESTMENTS?
Duke 8 years ago

I see nothing wrong with what Kojo Annan did.This Western journalists are just being mischievous with their so called selective exposure. Kojo Anan is a hard working man and deserves the fruit of his labour.

I see nothing wrong with what Kojo Annan did.This Western journalists are just being mischievous with their so called selective exposure. Kojo Anan is a hard working man and deserves the fruit of his labour.
Brogya 8 years ago

Like Woyome, Mr Annan did not pull a gun at anybody's head to make the profit. If everybody was doing it why not Kofi Annan's son. Thank God he'd that money to invest in the first place.

Like Woyome, Mr Annan did not pull a gun at anybody's head to make the profit. If everybody was doing it why not Kofi Annan's son. Thank God he'd that money to invest in the first place.
Mubarak 8 years ago

Now you can see how human being bad is telling people not to do this and that meanwhile beloved son is fulling around with a lot of money where somebody is sleeping along the road side "" eating once a day ...
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Now you can see how human being bad is telling people not to do this and that meanwhile beloved son is fulling around with a lot of money where somebody is sleeping along the road side "" eating once a day :"" and above that can't not take care of themselves when they are sick

Panama Papers: Kofi Annan's son made a million pound profit on luxury apartment

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