Rawlings $2m ‘bribe’: Ask Totobi Kwakye, Obed Asamoah – Owusu Bempah

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Abbas London 7 years ago

Look at this foolish boy, He never learn his lesson. Why not the wife and yourself. Useless Boi

Look at this foolish boy, He never learn his lesson. Why not the wife and yourself. Useless Boi
facts 7 years ago

The amount was not a bribe anyway. Mahama was bribed, Mahama goes about a free man campaigning for re-election. Leave Rawlings after all he cannot be tried for all the killings he did.

The amount was not a bribe anyway. Mahama was bribed, Mahama goes about a free man campaigning for re-election. Leave Rawlings after all he cannot be tried for all the killings he did.
MAESTRO 7 years ago

OWUSU BEMPAH IS VERY FOOLISH AND NOISY.IF RAWLINGS HAS KEPT THE BRIEFCASE UP TO THIS TIME DOES IT CONTAIN THE SAID AMOUNT?.LISTEN TO THESE FOOLS CALLING THEMSELVES POLITICIANS.NDC IS A CORRUPT AND BULLY PARTY BUT AT THIS TIME ...
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OWUSU BEMPAH IS VERY FOOLISH AND NOISY.IF RAWLINGS HAS KEPT THE BRIEFCASE UP TO THIS TIME DOES IT CONTAIN THE SAID AMOUNT?.LISTEN TO THESE FOOLS CALLING THEMSELVES POLITICIANS.NDC IS A CORRUPT AND BULLY PARTY BUT AT THIS TIME THEY WON'T FIND IT EASY.
AGBESI KWESI 7 years ago

ABACHA’s GULF STREAM JET.
Where are the owners of the Gulf Stream Jet. This Jet was a gift from Abacha to Ghana but the NDC leased it back to Ghana at $2000.00 per day. When Kufuor came to power and asked for the owners of ...
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ABACHA’s GULF STREAM JET.
Where are the owners of the Gulf Stream Jet. This Jet was a gift from Abacha to Ghana but the NDC leased it back to Ghana at $2000.00 per day. When Kufuor came to power and asked for the owners of the Jet we never saw them till this day. I know the same fate will befall the owners of the AMERI power plant
Jumbo 7 years ago

Owusu Bempa, Keep your childish thoughts to yourself. Monies you said was purportly received on behalf of the Country for transitional period is still been kept under lock and key.Tell that to your equals in the NDP .For us i ...
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Owusu Bempa, Keep your childish thoughts to yourself. Monies you said was purportly received on behalf of the Country for transitional period is still been kept under lock and key.Tell that to your equals in the NDP .For us in NDC we see this as a good omen.

We were left wondering as to why our founder and his wife were both the campaign Managers of NPP at the expends of their own Party NDC?The answer is bribe or kickbacks or inducements or simply "Abacha".

We NDC are calling on the world community in General and Ghanaians in particular to Discount undeserved criticism from now disgrace former first couple_-Rawlingses for their criticisms are not genuine rather base on bribes or Abacha.

AS for Nana cocaine Addo,his day of disgrace too is a matter of time.A man who made it his political capital to see to it that These Rawlingses are thrown into jail,stripped them of their diplomatical immunity but are now best of friends bit understanding and logic but the cheaps have now fallen into place-Bribe or Abacha.

Shame on NPP and shame on Rawlingses for campaigning for Nana cocaine Addo.
OLD SOLDIER 7 years ago

Author:- PRINCE KWASI ADADE (OFIE P33 ).....
OMAN NO AS3E!! THAT IS THE TRUTH!!! ANY CHIEF WHO WILL COME OUT AND SHOWER ANY PRAISES ON THE INEPT AND CORRUPT MAHAMA WILL INCUR THE WRATH OF HIS VERY SUBJECTS BECAUSE THEY ARE S ...
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Author:- PRINCE KWASI ADADE (OFIE P33 ).....
OMAN NO AS3E!! THAT IS THE TRUTH!!! ANY CHIEF WHO WILL COME OUT AND SHOWER ANY PRAISES ON THE INEPT AND CORRUPT MAHAMA WILL INCUR THE WRATH OF HIS VERY SUBJECTS BECAUSE THEY ARE SUFFERING. ENKO YIE!!!!! THE FOUNDERS OF THE NDC POLITICAL PARTY KNOW GHANAIANS ARE SUFFERING AND THEY TALK ABOUT IT BOLDLY BECAUSE GHANAIANS ARE INDEED SUFFERING. SO, HOW MUCH MORE YOU , THE CHIEF, IN THAT TOWN OR VILLAGE OR CITY??? ASK YOURSELF, THE WHEREABOUTS OF NANA KONADU !!!!!!!
The Black Cat 7 years ago

You're right brother. How can a grown politician reason that way? Keeping the bag which contained the bribe money doesn't mean Rawlings didn't accept a bribe, moron

You're right brother. How can a grown politician reason that way? Keeping the bag which contained the bribe money doesn't mean Rawlings didn't accept a bribe, moron
OLD SOLDIER 7 years ago

Author: KATE.....
Its Very Obvious That Ndc Will Like To Play The Dubious-Childish-Card Of Focusing On Npp Internal Wrangling Despite The Far Far More Singnificant Destructive Tendencies Of The Ndc Govt As They Have Succeede ...
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Author: KATE.....
Its Very Obvious That Ndc Will Like To Play The Dubious-Childish-Card Of Focusing On Npp Internal Wrangling Despite The Far Far More Singnificant Destructive Tendencies Of The Ndc Govt As They Have Succeeded In Killing The Cedi From 1.12 To The Dollar In 2008 To The Present State Of 4.0 Ghc To The Dollar....As Long As Ghana Isnt An Island And So We Conitine To Indulge In International Commerce, The Depreciated Ghc Will Continue To Hurt Our Economy And Hence National Growth.......All This Is Made Much Worse By The Thieving Ndc Govt Which Has Used Contract Sole Sourcing To Drain Our Economy And Thius Caused So Much Poverty Thro Dumsor+Collapsed Businesses And Manufacturing......Ide Biiii Kekekekeeee........Meanwhile The Thieving Continues Unabated As Daily Revelations Show Stuffs Like Celebrities Duping Ghana Thro Bus Rebranding, Thieving Thro Total Plundering Of Ghana’s Crude Oil Proceeds By Gnpc Which Continue To Unilaterally Plunder Our Oil Revenues Anyhow .......We Will Surely Use These As Reasons To Vote Out Ndc In 2016 ......So Ndc Shd Not Think We Are So Gullible That We Will Focus On Petty Npp Internal Wranglings To Keep This Mafia-Ndc In Power ......Ide Biiiiiiikkekekekekeeee......
papa alajo 7 years ago

If the briefcase doesn't contain the money did Kuffour ever told Ghanaians the name of the farmer who gave him the 40 million.

If the briefcase doesn't contain the money did Kuffour ever told Ghanaians the name of the farmer who gave him the 40 million.
Maame 7 years ago

RAWLINGS IS THE BULLY NOT NDC

RAWLINGS IS THE BULLY NOT NDC
Tony 7 years ago

The briefcase was a state property why JJ kept it if he kept the briefcase, then, it means he kept the money to all Ghana leaders are thiefs no exception

The briefcase was a state property why JJ kept it if he kept the briefcase, then, it means he kept the money to all Ghana leaders are thiefs no exception
GEORGE 7 years ago

Even Kuffour received a bullet prove car and moneys from Gadgafi, the difference is what did they use them for? Mahama's ford came from a hardworking contractor and given by Mahama to the state. Rawlins and Kuffour took from ...
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Even Kuffour received a bullet prove car and moneys from Gadgafi, the difference is what did they use them for? Mahama's ford came from a hardworking contractor and given by Mahama to the state. Rawlins and Kuffour took from dictators especially Rawlings from a brutal dictator like Abacha. Among these leaders Mahama still remains the cleanest
KK Volta 7 years ago

Zimbabwean pastor Evan Mawarire calls for more protests.

No one is clean in Ghana. Ghanaians should be doing what the Zimbabweans are doing

Zimbabwean pastor Evan Mawarire calls for more protests.

No one is clean in Ghana. Ghanaians should be doing what the Zimbabweans are doing
papa alajo 7 years ago

Aa you telling me Abacha is worse than Gadgafi! Masa.

Aa you telling me Abacha is worse than Gadgafi! Masa.
KOOBOY 7 years ago

WHERE DO YOU THINK ABACHA GOT THA MONEY FROM? ACCORDING TO CNN WORLD NEWS SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 2016, ABACH STOLE 7 BILLION THE TIME HE WAS ON THE THRONE. ACCEPTING A STOLEN ITEM IS A CRIME

WHERE DO YOU THINK ABACHA GOT THA MONEY FROM? ACCORDING TO CNN WORLD NEWS SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 2016, ABACH STOLE 7 BILLION THE TIME HE WAS ON THE THRONE. ACCEPTING A STOLEN ITEM IS A CRIME
Nana Kuffuor, Abeka 7 years ago

Look at this stupid Rawlings. If you took bribe and you gave the money to Obed Asamoah and Totobi Kwakye, what do you want us to do?

Look at this stupid Rawlings. If you took bribe and you gave the money to Obed Asamoah and Totobi Kwakye, what do you want us to do?
JH New York 7 years ago

The foolish person is rather Owusu Bempah who is telling us this crap.

The foolish person is rather Owusu Bempah who is telling us this crap.
kojo 7 years ago

owusu bempah the foolish boy paa

owusu bempah the foolish boy paa
Oye Oye Onye Kwasi Atta 7 years ago

Where were you and how old are you when it happened? Nonsense; period

Where were you and how old are you when it happened? Nonsense; period
Hmmmm 7 years ago

Why?you hate to hear the truth?Rawlings is a honest man with golden elements

Why?you hate to hear the truth?Rawlings is a honest man with golden elements
bio kotey 7 years ago

do you understand honesty? no wonder this bribe receiving man goes about making noise with the phrase dignity and integrity

do you understand honesty? no wonder this bribe receiving man goes about making noise with the phrase dignity and integrity
Fo Dela 7 years ago

if Rawlings is truthful then am I the one who told him to lie 18yrs ago. nonesense

if Rawlings is truthful then am I the one who told him to lie 18yrs ago. nonesense
P. A. Tonghueih 7 years ago

If Rawlings is really a honest man, he should have disclosed eighteen years ago that he received the money when Abacha and Gworso were alive.

If Rawlings is really a honest man, he should have disclosed eighteen years ago that he received the money when Abacha and Gworso were alive.
Shamu 7 years ago

We really need journalists in Ghana not story tellers. I still don't understand why our journalists can't demonstrate skills of what they studied for.

We really need journalists in Ghana not story tellers. I still don't understand why our journalists can't demonstrate skills of what they studied for.
Piet Accra 7 years ago

You are right! They are useless

You are right! They are useless
papa alajo 7 years ago

Because they're all corrupt

Because they're all corrupt
Tony 7 years ago

Money money killing them

Money money killing them
They Say They Say 7 years ago

Rawlings kept the brief case for evidence, not the money?

Rawlings kept the brief case for evidence, not the money?
Hmmmm 7 years ago

The size of the briefcase will show how much it could contain,2mil or 5mil,thats sense in operation.You would have thrown away the briefcase, your evidence.that money,though not requested,yet was needed, it was an assistance ...
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The size of the briefcase will show how much it could contain,2mil or 5mil,thats sense in operation.You would have thrown away the briefcase, your evidence.that money,though not requested,yet was needed, it was an assistance for a national course
Chairman 7 years ago

This is boy is so foolish. I don't know what Nana Konadu has given you to eat. You talk like you don't have brain. Is it not Rawlings who admitted receipt of $2m instead $5m? What have Totobi Kwakye and Obed Asamoah have got ...
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This is boy is so foolish. I don't know what Nana Konadu has given you to eat. You talk like you don't have brain. Is it not Rawlings who admitted receipt of $2m instead $5m? What have Totobi Kwakye and Obed Asamoah have got to do with this? Foolish boy a trillion times.
alex 7 years ago

political adversity doesn't mean stupidity. why are people saying bribe for a gift received from a foreign leader? this is a normal way for assisting colleagues. I am sure presidents kufuor, mills and mahama did the same for ...
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political adversity doesn't mean stupidity. why are people saying bribe for a gift received from a foreign leader? this is a normal way for assisting colleagues. I am sure presidents kufuor, mills and mahama did the same for some foreign leaders
plese be informed of how states are ruled and you will stop saying false things. excuse the quality of my english. leave president alone and confront your daily life.
PRINCE KWASI ADADE (OFIE P33 ) 7 years ago

AUTHOR: BAAM---------The best president Ghana can have is Nana Akufo Addo. This man speaks only the truth but Ghanaians always carry money to buy lies and they turn to cry in poverty. VOTE for Nana Akufo Addo and by the grace ...
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AUTHOR: BAAM---------The best president Ghana can have is Nana Akufo Addo. This man speaks only the truth but Ghanaians always carry money to buy lies and they turn to cry in poverty. VOTE for Nana Akufo Addo and by the grace of God, something positive will happen in Ghana.
boka 7 years ago

rawling set a different standard,so must be judge differently. remember he executed many for less.

rawling set a different standard,so must be judge differently. remember he executed many for less.
papa alajo 7 years ago

Yes they all did.

Yes they all did.
Marquis 7 years ago

Kwaku Baako has done everything possible to tag JJ as corrupt. That question must be answered by NDC. JJ gave out the money to the country

Kwaku Baako has done everything possible to tag JJ as corrupt. That question must be answered by NDC. JJ gave out the money to the country
Efo Kwaawaaku Canada 7 years ago

Oh ndc sympathizers why are you soo dummy? The bastard think he is an Angel and he is the only who ruled Ghana with wisdom but he is nothing but corrupt greedy idiot who doesn't understand government with wisdom and knowledge ...
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Oh ndc sympathizers why are you soo dummy? The bastard think he is an Angel and he is the only who ruled Ghana with wisdom but he is nothing but corrupt greedy idiot who doesn't understand government with wisdom and knowledge, he is nothing but wrecker of Ghana economy besides he bleeds criminals like Aseidu Nketia to destroy Ghana resources, tribal politics nonentities in society educated illiterates without little bit of wisdom to wreck Ghanaians wealth that idiot think he is what?
SARPONG 7 years ago

Transition from military rule to democratic rule in 1996 when Rawlings received this stolen property? We transitioned from military to democratic dispensation in 1992 so this stolen money could not have been used for transiti ...
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Transition from military rule to democratic rule in 1996 when Rawlings received this stolen property? We transitioned from military to democratic dispensation in 1992 so this stolen money could not have been used for transitional purposes.

Secondly, if this stolen money was used for the benefit of the nation, why then did ndc and Railings denied ever receiving the said money in 1998?

Ghanaians are not stupid to be told this massaged story to restore a modicum of respect to Rawlings.

Now I believe the money received by Rawlings was $5 million and this is my reason. Rawlings took $3 million of this money for personal use and and gave $2 million to Totobi and Obed as their share since they were aware. The so called suitcases were kept by Rawlings for this eventuality.
Michael 7 years ago

Am sure the Ford car was also given to the country

Am sure the Ford car was also given to the country
Tony 7 years ago

Stupidity of some people will put Ghanaians into darkness for long time

Stupidity of some people will put Ghanaians into darkness for long time
Kwame USA 7 years ago

Nonsense how can $5m fit into a brief case. This idiot is talking trash,,, Professor Woley Soyinka said it was $12m he is the first person on record to have demanded that it should be returned to Nigeria.

Nonsense how can $5m fit into a brief case. This idiot is talking trash,,, Professor Woley Soyinka said it was $12m he is the first person on record to have demanded that it should be returned to Nigeria.
JM 7 years ago

Why should people assume they know everything and so must comment on everything? This boy defending rawlings thinks it's a matter of being loud mouth.what did it mean for rawlings to tell us and the whole world that it wasn't ...
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Why should people assume they know everything and so must comment on everything? This boy defending rawlings thinks it's a matter of being loud mouth.what did it mean for rawlings to tell us and the whole world that it wasn't true and 19yrs after he comes to tell us us it's $2m, what does this boy understand this to be?
Tainted 7 years ago

rawlings is a damn fucking crook. nigerians should match down to his sogakofe residence and take their money back. he killed people for nothing.

rawlings is a damn fucking crook. nigerians should match down to his sogakofe residence and take their money back. he killed people for nothing.
My Opinion 7 years ago

I'm saddened for this Country (Ghana ) whenever I hear people or individuals speaking on National issues bothering the Country. I'm not a Psychologist but, I don't think it takes a Psychologist to realize that Ghana has a "Se ...
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I'm saddened for this Country (Ghana ) whenever I hear people or individuals speaking on National issues bothering the Country. I'm not a Psychologist but, I don't think it takes a Psychologist to realize that Ghana has a "Serious Mental" issues in the Country. I mean a lot of "SICKOS", from three years old up to some of our Leaders across board. No wonder Ghana is stuck in the mud with no rescue in sight. When I think about people like Rawlings becoming a Head of state for 20 yers in this Country,the rhetorics from Afokos, Asiedu Nketias, some Chiefs, Pastors, Owusu Benpas, Wontumis, Mahamas and the list goes on forever until I give up! Only God knows how this innocent Country would END UP! !
Photosy 7 years ago

Who received the money ? Rawlings says he received but didn't mention if it was on behalf of Ghana, what did he do is the question with the money ? Why should we ask Totobi or Obed. Let Rawlings himself speak up or forever be ...
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Who received the money ? Rawlings says he received but didn't mention if it was on behalf of Ghana, what did he do is the question with the money ? Why should we ask Totobi or Obed. Let Rawlings himself speak up or forever be damned for 18 years of denial. The bible says whatever we do, we will either pay in our life time or after. This man is paying for it and shall pay even after his life time. The issue is simple, he executed people who took genuine bank loans . We shall not execute him as he did others but he will pay dearly for his receiving stolen money and denying for 18 years. As the bible says , even if forgiven, you will still pay the price so just shut up you wimp.
H1j6je8q6 7 years ago

You are not ashame of yourself. They should rather ask your Flag bearer Nana Konadu

You are not ashame of yourself. They should rather ask your Flag bearer Nana Konadu
JOE 7 years ago

Instead of going after Rawlings to demonstrate their so called concern on past corruption, both NPP and NDP have realized they stand to lose heavily by tying JJ to corruption. The stand by NDP is understable, it is beliebed J ...
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Instead of going after Rawlings to demonstrate their so called concern on past corruption, both NPP and NDP have realized they stand to lose heavily by tying JJ to corruption. The stand by NDP is understable, it is beliebed JJ is funding that entity, probably with proceeds from that bribe, since he still has the brief case, he will still be having some of that money. Keeping the brief case for what evidential purposes? That the bag cannot contain more than 2 million US dollars? Very interesting! The NPP is coming out worst in this whole episode. Hackman is prepared so soon to forgive JJ, forgetting the age old legal principle that there is no statute of limitation of crime, which is why some of Adolf Hitler's henchmen are still being hunted down till this moment. And Paul Adom Otchere of all people, also prepared to let go by saying it is just fine, Heads of States can bribe one another. Ei NPP. With this fresh fodder to nail your arch enemy and his party, you are shying away, simply because he threw in an awam endorsement of your candidate. Instead you prefer to clutch onto the present, that is JDM alleged bribe, since that can bring
immediate electoral reward. News for NPP. You would forever hold your peace for failing to take this opportunity and be judged harshly by posterity. Cunning as he is JJ would find a way to tiptoe back to NDC if Mahama wins the elctions, it is then NPP would bite their fingers at the lost opportunity. As for NDC, they would be enjoying all this, because the latest friend of your enemy becomes your enemy as well no matter if he was your founding father.
STRIKER 7 years ago

Figures don't lie, but liars can figure. Who told you a bag containing 2 million cannot take 2 billion? It all depends on the denomination of the currency. What evidential purpose was JJ keeping the bag? To tell Nigerians tha ...
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Figures don't lie, but liars can figure. Who told you a bag containing 2 million cannot take 2 billion? It all depends on the denomination of the currency. What evidential purpose was JJ keeping the bag? To tell Nigerians that it could not contain more than 2 million dollars? How imaginative? The Nigerians have an upper hand on this. Was there signing of documents for the transaction? A big 'No'. So where do you go with your so called small bag theory?
boka 7 years ago

not to know what took place before you were born, it is better to remain a child

not to know what took place before you were born, it is better to remain a child
pASTOR sAMUEL 7 years ago

Christabel Amegayibor like sex like crazy, if the husband is not sick (impotent)then she is a witch. Innocent face devil incarnate.

Christabel Amegayibor like sex like crazy, if the husband is not sick (impotent)then she is a witch. Innocent face devil incarnate.
Philomena Pitinga 7 years ago

Whatever you call yourself stop that nonsense here. If you have an issue with someone and if you are honest you will not hide behind ghanaweb. You stupid twart. Sorry to twarts, you are a coward.

Whatever you call yourself stop that nonsense here. If you have an issue with someone and if you are honest you will not hide behind ghanaweb. You stupid twart. Sorry to twarts, you are a coward.
Dee kay 7 years ago

Yes so called pastor samuel is a moron and a coward. Settle your issue with the lady outide this forum.

Yes so called pastor samuel is a moron and a coward. Settle your issue with the lady outide this forum.
òtwea jjjjjjjjjjjjj 7 years ago

ofui, the matter is whether he took the 'bribe' and not who and who knew how it was used. useless buffoon , defending the indefensible.

ofui, the matter is whether he took the 'bribe' and not who and who knew how it was used. useless buffoon , defending the indefensible.
sammy 7 years ago

rawlings is a thief negerians should come for their money.foolish man jj

rawlings is a thief negerians should come for their money.foolish man jj
Landlord, Citizen Ghana 7 years ago

Rawlings is the most useless corrupt, Nana addo is not corrupt

Rawlings is the most useless corrupt, Nana addo is not corrupt
BOY KOFI 7 years ago

JJ and Konadu are corrupt just like many other politicians.Owusu Bempah can't speak for Rawlings when the man collected $5 million dollars,you Bempah was not there so shut up.We Ghanaians know that JJ is corrupt just like hi ...
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JJ and Konadu are corrupt just like many other politicians.Owusu Bempah can't speak for Rawlings when the man collected $5 million dollars,you Bempah was not there so shut up.We Ghanaians know that JJ is corrupt just like his wife Konadu.Thank you.
Amega 7 years ago

Obed Asamoah and money is just comparable to mouse and 'stinking' fish (momoni). As soon as he sees money, his whole body chemistry changes. He will find a way of touching the money. I just do not understand that man. This ti ...
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Obed Asamoah and money is just comparable to mouse and 'stinking' fish (momoni). As soon as he sees money, his whole body chemistry changes. He will find a way of touching the money. I just do not understand that man. This time round I pray he is not connected to this Rawlings-Abacha money in anyway.
Kofi Gbagbladza 7 years ago

Your madam's husband is bribe taker. Immoral people

Your madam's husband is bribe taker. Immoral people
AGYAAKU 7 years ago

The lizard does not bite/eat chili pepper and expect the FROG to sweat as a result. Who recieved those cases containing the dollars?

Owusu Bempa should not try to shift the goal posts now that the goal has been scored.

The lizard does not bite/eat chili pepper and expect the FROG to sweat as a result. Who recieved those cases containing the dollars?

Owusu Bempa should not try to shift the goal posts now that the goal has been scored.
ADAM SOULE-MAN 7 years ago

THIS SO CALLED NDC ARE NOT IN GOVERNMENT FOR THE SAKE OF GHANAIANS.IT IS RATHER UNFORTUNATE

THIS SO CALLED NDC ARE NOT IN GOVERNMENT FOR THE SAKE OF GHANAIANS.IT IS RATHER UNFORTUNATE
Moshean 7 years ago

hahahahah!!!!!! The brief case is with JJ Rawlings but the money went to others??? You can tell this to my unborn triplets!!!!
This is nothing but comic relief!!

hahahahah!!!!!! The brief case is with JJ Rawlings but the money went to others??? You can tell this to my unborn triplets!!!!
This is nothing but comic relief!!
Kojo 7 years ago

Hmmmm. If the money was meant for Ghana how come the secreCy and denials in the past?
Asem beba dabi

Hmmmm. If the money was meant for Ghana how come the secreCy and denials in the past?
Asem beba dabi
Bbb 7 years ago

Does the brief case contains the 2 million dollars as at now or is just a mere empty brief case.How old were you then Mr Owusu Bempah? The brief case Rawlings is keeping is empty so what's the point.Rawlings could have done h ...
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Does the brief case contains the 2 million dollars as at now or is just a mere empty brief case.How old were you then Mr Owusu Bempah? The brief case Rawlings is keeping is empty so what's the point.Rawlings could have done himself a favour by producing the brief case containing the money to Ghanaians now but the brief case is empty.Ghanaians are not interested in the empty brief case.
T K 7 years ago

Owusu Bempah is the most stupid man on this earth. Why should they ask Obed and Totobi Kwakye,were they there ones who received the money or you didn't understood what JJ said. If you don't take time you will eat the faeces o ...
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Owusu Bempah is the most stupid man on this earth. Why should they ask Obed and Totobi Kwakye,were they there ones who received the money or you didn't understood what JJ said. If you don't take time you will eat the faeces of Konadu.
Odingho Odingha 7 years ago

I love this quote from Shakespeare taken from As You Like It Act 1, Scene 3,page 3 which goes as
"Thus do all traitors.
If their purgation did consist in words,
They are as innocent as grace itself.
Let it suffice thee t ...
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I love this quote from Shakespeare taken from As You Like It Act 1, Scene 3,page 3 which goes as
"Thus do all traitors.
If their purgation did consist in words,
They are as innocent as grace itself.
Let it suffice thee that I trust thee not"
Dedicated to all those who preached against corruption and accuse others of corruption and self confess of taking bribe!
Bbb 7 years ago

Rawlings has BOTCHED this time,you can't get it right all the time find something better to tell Ghanaians,You are corrupt as well.NDC government endorses corruption.Nana Addo is the best man for Ghana.

Rawlings has BOTCHED this time,you can't get it right all the time find something better to tell Ghanaians,You are corrupt as well.NDC government endorses corruption.Nana Addo is the best man for Ghana.
Samson 7 years ago

This man Owusu Bempah, where was he at the time? A cleaner in the UK hustling to make a living, and now is telling us he has information about this money? Was he given this information by nana Konadu or Rawlings himself? Is h ...
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This man Owusu Bempah, where was he at the time? A cleaner in the UK hustling to make a living, and now is telling us he has information about this money? Was he given this information by nana Konadu or Rawlings himself? Is he telling us that Rawlings is now a member of the NDP. Well if Rawlings is now the man who inspires their NDP, good luck to them. Because Abacha is dead he is able to tell us that he did not ask for the money and that Abacha simply woke up one fine morning and said Mr Rawlings, I like the look of your face so I am sending you $5million. Even a day old baby will not believe this nonsense. Rawlings is corrupt and his wife Nana Konadu is corrupt, that is the bottom line. How is Konadu funding the NDP? Where is money from? Judgment debt from illegally acquired state enterprises? Owusu bempah is benefiting from these corrupt funds and so will say these things.
Justice. 7 years ago

Sam , what is your beef about this issue. How old was he at that time is not the case. Go and ask the people mentioned and stop behaving like Judas.

Sam , what is your beef about this issue. How old was he at that time is not the case. Go and ask the people mentioned and stop behaving like Judas.
Mantey 7 years ago

Now NDC top men are fighing with Rawlings.

Now NDC top men are fighing with Rawlings.
ISSA ABONGO 7 years ago

All did not go as planned at the African Investment Forum in Westminister, London which held the Dec 1 and 2, 2015. An heated exchange between President John Mahama of Ghana and former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo deg ...
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All did not go as planned at the African Investment Forum in Westminister, London which held the Dec 1 and 2, 2015. An heated exchange between President John Mahama of Ghana and former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo degenerated into open insults with President Mahama losing his temper and calling General Obasanjo “an idiot” and a “stupid buffon”.

This was after Obasanjo openly accused the Ghanian President and his government of financially contributing 12 million dollars to Goodluck Jonathan’s campaign. He also accused President Mahama of blackmailing and collecting bribes from Nigerian businessmen in Ghana, buying numerous properties in Nigeria and South Africa.

It took the intervention of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni to calm tempers and usher President Mahama to a nearby room to prevent a bigger episode.

The forum, which held from 1st to 2nd December was attended by African Heads of States including; Peter Mutharika President Republic of Malawi, Matata Ponyo Mapon, Prime Minister Democratic Republic of Congo, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf PresidentRepublic of Liberia, H.E. Thomas Boni Yayi President Republic of Benin, John Dramani Mahama, PresidentRepublic of Ghana, H. E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, PresidentRepublic of Uganda and H.E. Charles Gaëtan Xavier-Luc Duval, Deputy Prime-Minister Republic of Mauritius. Ministers, Private equity firms and investors were present to discuss opportunities for investment and development in African Economies.
YAH MANN 7 years ago

BULLSHIT!!!

BULLSHIT!!!
oz 7 years ago

corruption prophet, you have your cross now carry it. your meter is now here
oya carry it now
nampiriga

corruption prophet, you have your cross now carry it. your meter is now here
oya carry it now
nampiriga
Kwadwo Poku 7 years ago

Please tell this fish story to your unborn grandchildren. He received 5m and was hands on as to what it was used for. His hypocrisy is very painful to stomach.

Please tell this fish story to your unborn grandchildren. He received 5m and was hands on as to what it was used for. His hypocrisy is very painful to stomach.
abdulazeez 7 years ago

Owusu bempah is talking through his hat.

Does Abacha know Totobi Quarchie or Obed Asamuah

He sent the money to |Rawlings and Rawlings received it. What has who disbursed it got to do with it? As far as Abacha is concer ...
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Owusu bempah is talking through his hat.

Does Abacha know Totobi Quarchie or Obed Asamuah

He sent the money to |Rawlings and Rawlings received it. What has who disbursed it got to do with it? As far as Abacha is concerned, Rawlings could have thrown the money into the Korle lagoon!

Owusu bempah is only using the excuse to annoy his rivals in the NDC. Oh, what a bunch of unscrupu1ous crooks!
Kay wuo 7 years ago

JJ didn't keep the money. Leave him alone. Aside from the killings JJ set Ghana on track to prosperity and Kuffour followed. Ghanaians should not be UNGRATEFUL

JJ didn't keep the money. Leave him alone. Aside from the killings JJ set Ghana on track to prosperity and Kuffour followed. Ghanaians should not be UNGRATEFUL
Samuel Kofi 7 years ago

Ex-President Rawlings thought he was doing somebody now the ball is in his court

Ex-President Rawlings thought he was doing somebody now the ball is in his court
Nana 7 years ago

Ghana Politicians are all the same with biased and bribed media so-called gurus. Stupid people! Stop making noise, feeded pig, Bempah!.

Ghana Politicians are all the same with biased and bribed media so-called gurus. Stupid people! Stop making noise, feeded pig, Bempah!.
Kwaku 7 years ago

Rawlings, Mr know all speak for yourself. where is the cash????

Rawlings, Mr know all speak for yourself. where is the cash????
BOY KOFI 7 years ago

I don't know why Abacha gave him that big money for but I beleive it was more than the $2 million dollars he has confessed.Thank you.

I don't know why Abacha gave him that big money for but I beleive it was more than the $2 million dollars he has confessed.Thank you.
KOKI 7 years ago

Why are you fuming Mr. Owusu Bempah? And why are you defending the indefensible? Did your boss Rawlings not accuse others including the late president Prof Mills of not doing anything about corrupt practices in his government ...
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Why are you fuming Mr. Owusu Bempah? And why are you defending the indefensible? Did your boss Rawlings not accuse others including the late president Prof Mills of not doing anything about corrupt practices in his government? Didn't he sack some of his ministers for inaction in their ministries eg. the Keta Sea defence when such ministers had nothing directly to do with projects under them? He cracked the whip on them because they were the heads of the ministries, so he argued. So you better shut up and let him speak for himself for those who trumpet and champion probity and accountable must themselves live the path of probity and accountability. Granted the said gentlemen Obed Asamoah and Totobi Kwakyi were responsible for what happened to the money, where is the ACCOUNTABILITY Jerry John Rawlings so touts about, seeing evil in every Ghanaian leader apart from himself? Not until he renders account and tell Ghanaians what happened to the money cent by cent he stands gapingly accused and must be ready to go down in history as a hypocrite of gargantuan proportions and from hence lost the moral gust to accuse others. He must dance to the music! Let him prove Ghanaians wrong that he is indeed clean!
locomotive engine 7 years ago

Lol,YOU CALL YOURSELF MAN OF INTERGRITY, MAN OF INTERGRITY MY ASS,THIEF.YOU CAME UP WITH PROBITY AND ACCOUNTABILIY MEANWHILE YOU ARE PRACTICING THE OPPOSITE, I HAVE BEEN SAYING THIS FROM DAY ONE, YOU HAVE BEEN CROOKED FR ...
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Lol,YOU CALL YOURSELF MAN OF INTERGRITY, MAN OF INTERGRITY MY ASS,THIEF.YOU CAME UP WITH PROBITY AND ACCOUNTABILIY MEANWHILE YOU ARE PRACTICING THE OPPOSITE, I HAVE BEEN SAYING THIS FROM DAY ONE, YOU HAVE BEEN CROOKED FROM 1979 TILL DATE, YOU WANT MOTHER GHANA TO ACCEPT THAT CORRUPTION STARTED FROM LATE PRESIDENT MILLS, HELL NO, CORRUPTION STARTED FROM YOU CROOKED JJ RAWLINGS, RETURN NIGERIA PEOPLES MONEY NOW, I SAY NOW.
Kwaku 7 years ago

The foundation of corruption in NDC was firmly laid by Rawlings and his Wife Nana Konadu. The wife wants more so she is very desrious to be president and loot more.

The foundation of corruption in NDC was firmly laid by Rawlings and his Wife Nana Konadu. The wife wants more so she is very desrious to be president and loot more.
Obed Adore 7 years ago

What favour(s) did JJ and his men do to Gen Abacha in return (for this money) to constitute "bribery"?
Did this money influence any decisions of the government towards Nigeria that should have been?
If no such evidence exis ...
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What favour(s) did JJ and his men do to Gen Abacha in return (for this money) to constitute "bribery"?
Did this money influence any decisions of the government towards Nigeria that should have been?
If no such evidence exists, please keep quiet and do not bother our eyes, ears, and brains
GREEDY BASTARDS 7 years ago

Always taking "gift Bribes" in the name of Ghana without telling Ghanaians until the issue blows up into scandals years later. They rush to confess to Ghanaians only in attempts to save their dirty faces !!!

Always taking "gift Bribes" in the name of Ghana without telling Ghanaians until the issue blows up into scandals years later. They rush to confess to Ghanaians only in attempts to save their dirty faces !!!
BESTMAN 7 years ago

Paul gyamfi must understand that whatever you do in secret will oneday come to light.
Paul Gyamfi is a potential prisoner.
GAWA!!!!

Paul gyamfi must understand that whatever you do in secret will oneday come to light.
Paul Gyamfi is a potential prisoner.
GAWA!!!!
KOOBOY 7 years ago

JJ WHERE DO YOU THINK ABACHA GOT THIS MONEYFROM? On its "World News' of Saturday, June 4, 2016, "CNN releases list of 20 most corrupt Nigerian politicians" Sani Abacha – He stole $7 billion from 1993-1998.If you have some ...
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JJ WHERE DO YOU THINK ABACHA GOT THIS MONEYFROM? On its "World News' of Saturday, June 4, 2016, "CNN releases list of 20 most corrupt Nigerian politicians" Sani Abacha – He stole $7 billion from 1993-1998.If you have some time here is the list:
1. Oluesgun Obasanjo – He stole $25 billion from 1999-2007 ($16.4 from power sector alone)

2. Ibrahim Babangida – He stole $15 billion from 1985-1993 ($12.4 billion from oil wind fall in 1990)

3. Abdulsalam Abubakar – He stole $9 billion from 1998-99

4. Sani Abacha – He stole $7 billion from 1993-1998

5. Ahmed Bola Tinubu – He stole and continues to steal from Lagos State treasury since 1999 till date. It’s estimated that he has stolen $6 billion so far.

6. TY Danjuma – He fraudulently got enriched through oil blocks from the Niger Delta worth $20 million in the 70s after the counter coup. Those oil blocks worth billions of dollars in today’s value.

7. Sanusi Lamido Sanusi – He stole $1.2 billion as CBN Governor from 2008-2014.

8. Bukola Saraki – Through his father, Olukola Saraki, their bank, Societe Generale and as a governor of Kwara State (2003-20111) he stole $1.1 billion

9. Nasir El Rufai – Before he was made the FCT Minister, El Rufai was broke, homeless and was
looking for loan to import taxis from the UK. After he was made the minister, he seized landed properties that belonged to Nigerians and resold them with huge profit. It’s estimated that he stole $1 billion from 2003-2007.

10. Tunde Fashola – He is the poster boy of Tinubu. Both of them looted Lagos dry and left it in debt of about N1 billion. Fashola, among other things built his personal website for N78 million, drilled borehole for over N100 million each and built a kilometre road for N1 billion. He stole $900 million from 2007-2015. He is now a minister to continue the looting.

11. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi – From 2007 to 2015, he stole $700 million and $150 million which adequately aided him to effectively sponsor Buhari and APC.

12. Atiku Abubakar – When he was asked by our reporter how he made his money, he simply said “he was always at the right place at the right time.” Atiku is an astute businessman, but through shady deals, he stole $500 million from 1999-2007.

13. James Ibori – He stole $150 million from 1999-2007 as governor of Delta State. He’s serving
his term for money laundering in the UK.

14. Amina Mohammed – This woman was the founder of Afri-Project Consortium (APC) that was in charge of all PTF Projects during Abacha’s regime. About $125 million was stolen from PTF accounts from 1994-1998. Buhari has just nominated the same woman as a minister to continue to stealing.

15. DSP Alamieyeseigha – He stole $120 million and was arrested for money laundering. He pleaded guilty and long served his term.

16. Sule Lamido – He stole $110 million between 2007-2015 and from that amount, $50 million was found in his sons’ bank accounts. He was arrested and detained for days together with his sons.

17. Rabiu Kwankwaso – He stole $100 million as a governor of Kano State. EFCC has arrested many of his aides and they are “singing” how they siphoned the money.

18. Kashium Shettima – This governor has stolen about $80 million and still counting.

19. Rauf Aregbesola – He has milked Osun State to the tune of $60 million.

20. Kayode Fayemi – this former governor stole $40 million and stashed some part of the loot in Ghana. He was reportedly bought a bed for N50 million
VOICE OF REASON 7 years ago

But it won't wash.Rawlings is corrupt....pure and simple.

But it won't wash.Rawlings is corrupt....pure and simple.
Gyakabram 7 years ago

There is no ambiguity that Rawlings took a bribe.

Please let him tell the whoile nation what development this money was usedfor.

Why is the Accountant General and the Auditor General not aware of this money?

Why is t ...
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There is no ambiguity that Rawlings took a bribe.

Please let him tell the whoile nation what development this money was usedfor.

Why is the Accountant General and the Auditor General not aware of this money?

Why is their no record of this money in the government's SUSPENSE ACCOUNT at the Bank of Ghana?

Rawlings should be made to
explain why it is only Totobi Kwakye and Obed Asamoah who should be the persons what the money was used for.

Why did he not admit to this 18 years ago?

Why did the Nigerian government & Rawlings deny this transaction 18 years ago?

This whole thjing STINKS. It is nothing but CORRUPTION.
Johnson 7 years ago

If JJ is asked to refund the money be it $2 m or $5m or $12 m, where can Rawlings find money to pay the Nigerians, who are desperately looking for their stolen monies stashed somewhere all over the globe? Will Nigeria auction ...
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If JJ is asked to refund the money be it $2 m or $5m or $12 m, where can Rawlings find money to pay the Nigerians, who are desperately looking for their stolen monies stashed somewhere all over the globe? Will Nigeria auction all Rawlings' acquired properties? Oh no, JJ will be back to where he started in 1979.
TRUE BASTARD 7 years ago

And the Apostle and Father of NDC Corruption blames President Mills for the birth of corruption in the NDC. How ironic !!! God has exposed you and your Party of Looters !!! True Bastard !!!

And the Apostle and Father of NDC Corruption blames President Mills for the birth of corruption in the NDC. How ironic !!! God has exposed you and your Party of Looters !!! True Bastard !!!
Kojo Pee 7 years ago

JJ RAWLINGS is very CLEAN when it comes to Corruption!!! No dirt will stick on it...

JJ RAWLINGS is very CLEAN when it comes to Corruption!!! No dirt will stick on it...
KK Volta 7 years ago

You foolish and coward

You foolish and coward
Think well 7 years ago

This is not a grant or aid or loan, it's a bribe at the expense of Nigeria. Can we justify any wrong doing because we had good intentions? A leader must not point fingers but must take responsibility. Why is it that Rawlings ...
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This is not a grant or aid or loan, it's a bribe at the expense of Nigeria. Can we justify any wrong doing because we had good intentions? A leader must not point fingers but must take responsibility. Why is it that Rawlings doesn't know the exact thing it was used for?
Fuzy 7 years ago

so this enemies of Rawlings are saying that they have never received financial support from friends or Abacha was not worth giving such money to a friend ? it Abacha that should be investigated first yo know th ...
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so this enemies of Rawlings are saying that they have never received financial support from friends or Abacha was not worth giving such money to a friend ? it Abacha that should be investigated first yo know the source of the money and not Rawlings. if you hate the monkey but don't say it has eaten your cotton.
Kwame 7 years ago

It is only in Ghana that lunatics like Ernest Owusu Bempah will say stupid things about distinguished personalities and get away with it. I dare him to come to Sekondi and talk foolishly. We shall see if he will live to tell ...
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It is only in Ghana that lunatics like Ernest Owusu Bempah will say stupid things about distinguished personalities and get away with it. I dare him to come to Sekondi and talk foolishly. We shall see if he will live to tell his story. B3l3
John Takdi 7 years ago

"distinguished personalities"? Who are they. You call these corrupt thieves--politicians,and ex presidents "distinguished personalities" Wow!

"distinguished personalities"? Who are they. You call these corrupt thieves--politicians,and ex presidents "distinguished personalities" Wow!
Francis;China 7 years ago

How can ghanaweb publish story about this stupid boy..ghanaweb is not serious at all.Ghanaweb is in bed with the npp.
Stupid management of ghanaweb.

How can ghanaweb publish story about this stupid boy..ghanaweb is not serious at all.Ghanaweb is in bed with the npp.
Stupid management of ghanaweb.
ISSA ABONGO 7 years ago

THE NDC PARTY IS CRIMINAL ENTERPRISE IN THE GUISE OF A POLITICAL PARTY, WHICH RIGS ELECTIONS, THIS TIME NOT BY GUNS A LA AFRC/PNDC, TO LOOT GHANA'S FINANCIAL RESOURCES FOR THE PERSONAL GAIN OF RAWLINGS, THE AHWOIS, THE TSIKAT ...
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THE NDC PARTY IS CRIMINAL ENTERPRISE IN THE GUISE OF A POLITICAL PARTY, WHICH RIGS ELECTIONS, THIS TIME NOT BY GUNS A LA AFRC/PNDC, TO LOOT GHANA'S FINANCIAL RESOURCES FOR THE PERSONAL GAIN OF RAWLINGS, THE AHWOIS, THE TSIKATAS AND THEIR HANGERS-ON, DOWN TO THE LEAST FOOLSOLDIER. VOTE THESE NDC THIEVES AND LIARS OUT IN 2016, TO SAVE GHANA FROM DOOM, GLOOM AND DESTRUCTION.
NANA OKUMKRAA AKA TERMINATOR 7 years ago

John Dramani Mahama is collecting Ford, sheep, goats, Rawlings is collecting cash with Totobi(Ofosu Kwakye's alleged father), Chambas, Yaovi Asamoah, Blavo all in.
It is now that some statements are making sense, for example ...
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John Dramani Mahama is collecting Ford, sheep, goats, Rawlings is collecting cash with Totobi(Ofosu Kwakye's alleged father), Chambas, Yaovi Asamoah, Blavo all in.
It is now that some statements are making sense, for example the Attivor statement, and John Mahama's own retort to Chairman Rawlings during their anniversary held at their party HQ's recently, that he learnt at the feet of Chairman Rawlings and he actually taught him well. A statement clearly meant to be an insult and a very direct one by Mahama to Rawlings, at the time the Kanazoe-gate had become a matter of great public interest.
Clearly this is a direct hit at Rawlings by John Mahama in the face of his unprecedented and repugnant desire for everything looting, thievery and corruption which Rawlings said had gone some much overboard, it was criminal.
John Mahama is seeking to shut Rawlings down, for his i.e John Mahama's corruption and thievery that has collapsed Ghana, but Ghanaians know better and can see through it.
As we speak, with over 40billion dollars added to the debt stock, with only about 7 billion reasonably accounted for from actual and imagined projects, Ghanaians are asking John Dramani Mahama, where is the over $33 billion dollars added to Ghana's debt stock?
Aduna 7 years ago

The fact is, Rawlings and only Rawlings was the recipient of the $5m he denied it in the past but now admitted taken the money .owusu bempeh ask Oldman /old lady whom did Saani Abacha sent the $5m to?

The fact is, Rawlings and only Rawlings was the recipient of the $5m he denied it in the past but now admitted taken the money .owusu bempeh ask Oldman /old lady whom did Saani Abacha sent the $5m to?
ANK 7 years ago

Owusu Bempah Ernest you are very very stupid. if you throw a ball to a wall it will surely come back to you. useless man fool.

Owusu Bempah Ernest you are very very stupid. if you throw a ball to a wall it will surely come back to you. useless man fool.
Kwesi 7 years ago

When you say someone has been bribed, it means cash or kind has been given in exchange for something!

what really would Abacha have required or needed from Rawlings or Ghana at that time???

Nothing, in my opinion!!! It ...
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When you say someone has been bribed, it means cash or kind has been given in exchange for something!

what really would Abacha have required or needed from Rawlings or Ghana at that time???

Nothing, in my opinion!!! It was likely a "kind gesture" to a former military ruler from a corruptly rich military ruler.
James Adams Tamale 7 years ago

Why should J.J. delay till today its a big shame.

Why should J.J. delay till today its a big shame.
FREEMAN 7 years ago

GHANA MUNTIE !!! - SO Flt. Lt. Rawlings, as POWERFUL as he was. Did not document how much money was sent, if it was really a gift to Ghana - and he was The Chief Administrator of the whole Nation. He just allowed Totobi- Kw ...
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GHANA MUNTIE !!! - SO Flt. Lt. Rawlings, as POWERFUL as he was. Did not document how much money was sent, if it was really a gift to Ghana - and he was The Chief Administrator of the whole Nation. He just allowed Totobi- Kwakye and others to pack the $5m or $2 into their accounts because he had no account. It meant that if he had an account he would have packed the bundles into it. So his only share was the empty brief case which may have fascinated him so much that he took it as his only share an may have chosen to pack his best Jumpers into, while leaving the Castle. THIS IS A NURSERY SCHOOL CONFESSION. And he wants brilliant, Intelligent People of Ghana to accept and sympathize with him. Hmmm???
Idun 7 years ago

If the $2m/$5m was a gift did rawlings pay gift tax on it. trokossi rawlings is a crook. He killed well meaning Ghanaian entrepreneurs trying hard to set up industries falsely accusing them of tax evasion. he need a bullet i ...
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If the $2m/$5m was a gift did rawlings pay gift tax on it. trokossi rawlings is a crook. He killed well meaning Ghanaian entrepreneurs trying hard to set up industries falsely accusing them of tax evasion. he need a bullet in his head having killed others out on envy
K.Vorge US 7 years ago

Ghanaians are cowards and weak. In Zimbabwe a pastor has stood up calling all Zimbabweans not to go to work until the corrupt government of Mugabe tell them what a hell is going on.

In Ghana majority of pastors are as cor ...
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Ghanaians are cowards and weak. In Zimbabwe a pastor has stood up calling all Zimbabweans not to go to work until the corrupt government of Mugabe tell them what a hell is going on.

In Ghana majority of pastors are as corrupt as the politicians. Instead of talk, talk get up and bring Rawlings who killed people he claimed were corrupt to justice
Igp 7 years ago

I have aiways admired Mr. Rawlings and will respect him always no matter how bombastic he might sound sometimes. Remember the said money came up soon after the Ecomog intervention in Liberia. Ghana did not have money but was ...
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I have aiways admired Mr. Rawlings and will respect him always no matter how bombastic he might sound sometimes. Remember the said money came up soon after the Ecomog intervention in Liberia. Ghana did not have money but was compelled to contribute far beyond our means in order to bring peace in the sub-region. Could be that money came to help shore up the country's financial needs. This is different from Mahama being a sell out to the Burkinabe contractor and giving out national and presidential plane for use by his friends. See how Mahama could not save Attivoh in the smarty scandal on bus rebranding. His tribes woman, smarty is walking free after duping Ghana. Mahama scarificed Kojo Bonsu to the Ashantiman council instead of being there for him due to political expediency. He threw Kojo bonsu under the bus for the Ashantiman to have its way. A coward lesder will only kowtow to traditional authorities. If a leader can not assert national authority over a native council then he has fragamented our unitary government. Ghana is not a Federalist state, its one monoletheic piece. Appreciate Rawlings' sincerity and lets defend him for being there for Ghana and Ecowss when we needed him most. I salute your honesty Mr. Rawlings. He did not cheat Ghana. But brought home the bacon for all like a good soldier. Mahama took the Ford expedition, underinvoiced it through a fraudulent name and sat it in his house until his top was blown. A clear case of cheat, dshonesty and bringing the name of the Office of the presidency into disrepute. He mahama ought to have resigned or should be impeached by parliament. He is selfish, dishonest, crook and greedy man. He is a shame to his family, democracy and Ghana. Lets respect Rawlings. He did what most leaders could not have done for their countries in Africa. He went to Ghadaffi for oil and we used water and yams to repay Lybia. Mahama would have charged Ghana three times the price and pocket it. Leave Rawlings alone. There is no sincere man in Ghana's political history after Nkrumah like Rawlings left now except Nana Akuffo Addo, Martin Amidu, Joyce Aryee a few more. Leave Rawlings alone and focus on Mahama's scandals per week. Let us not digress from the main elephant in the room, John Mahama's corruption and loot, and make sure he is impeached.
Idun 7 years ago

stop your nonsense trying to defend the indefensible. Ghanaians are not fools to buy into your blah blah blah nonsense. rawlings has denied this for 18 years now only to admit in the last hour when Nigerians are fast closing ...
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stop your nonsense trying to defend the indefensible. Ghanaians are not fools to buy into your blah blah blah nonsense. rawlings has denied this for 18 years now only to admit in the last hour when Nigerians are fast closing in on him and your are here talking shit. Do you take us for fools when the apostle for probity and accountability himself has said he shared the monies with his henchmen and cronies. rawlings killed innocent people labeling them as corrupt. go away with your nonsense. rawlings is a crook and a trickster.
EDUARDO DOMINGO 7 years ago

ALL THE ENEMIES OF PREZ. RAWLINGS SOUND LIKE BROKEN RECORDS! WE KNOW WHAT THEY WOULD DO ANYWAY! FORMER PREZ OF FRANCE SARKOZIE GOT MONEY FROM THE GHADAFI FAMILY , EVEN THE USA PRESIDENTIAL HOPEFUL DONALD TRUMP CONFESSED MAKI ...
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ALL THE ENEMIES OF PREZ. RAWLINGS SOUND LIKE BROKEN RECORDS! WE KNOW WHAT THEY WOULD DO ANYWAY! FORMER PREZ OF FRANCE SARKOZIE GOT MONEY FROM THE GHADAFI FAMILY , EVEN THE USA PRESIDENTIAL HOPEFUL DONALD TRUMP CONFESSED MAKING BILLIONS FROM LATE COL. GHADAFI AT THE TIME WHEN AMERICANS SHOULD NOT TOUCH THE MAN!! WHERE IS THE ELEMENT OF BRIBERY THIS CASE NOW? DID ANY ONE CARE TO ASK ABACHA WHY HE GAVE THE MONEY, WHAT EVER THE AMOUNT, LOOK WHEN A MAN GETS TO THE TOP LIKE THAT THERE ARE MANY ADVANTAGES FOR GOOD MEN WHO DO NOT WANT TO STEAL FROM THEIR COUNTRY, THAT IS WHY RAWLINGS IS DIFFERENT. HIS RECORDS REMAIN INTACT HE IS CLEAN ON THAT !!! I AM NOT SUPRISED AT GHANAIANS, WHEN THEY ARE NOT IN POWER THEY GIVE THE MOST TERRIBLE NAMES TO THEIR MOTHER LAND SO WHAT?
Nana Akwasi Boachie 7 years ago

Ghanaians are now confusing gifts with bribe. Any present or incentive that is meant to induce or meant for one to compromise his or her position is a bribe. This instance of the NDC Govt. taking whatever amount from the Nige ...
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Ghanaians are now confusing gifts with bribe. Any present or incentive that is meant to induce or meant for one to compromise his or her position is a bribe. This instance of the NDC Govt. taking whatever amount from the Nigerian Govt. was not a bribe; unless they the Nigerians needed a favor from Ghana at the time. As a matter of fact, it was an Aid to Ghana. I do not think the Nigerians needed any aid or favor from Ghana at that time. One can compare this to the NPP era where the Nigerians (Prez Yarduah) not sure, gave Ghana a number of Police cars to help Ghana policing. I see that also as an Aid. However, the NPP Govt. at the time allegedly claimed to have purchased those vehicles; others also alleged that they needed a favor from Ghana towards the 2002 World Cup qualifiers when Ghana had no chance. If these allegations were true, then, that becomes a bribe. On this issue with the NDC and Rawlings, the amount involved is not an issue because any amount is money, what is important is the motive for giving the money. Like I said , if there was any other motive(s) involved other than Aid, then, I am afraid that was a bribe. And if it was a bribe, who were they or he bribing? Was Abacha personally bribing Rawlings? If yes, in return for what? Was Nigerians bribing Ghana? If yes, in return for what? All bribes are given to induce, if there is no inducement, there is no bribe.
Nana Yaw 7 years ago

Mr. Rawlings, now that you've started to open up, can you tell us about PNDC Account number 48? What happened to that account?

Mr. Rawlings, now that you've started to open up, can you tell us about PNDC Account number 48? What happened to that account?
kojo kromponi 7 years ago

Osagyefo Dr Kwame NKrumah gave £10million pounds to Guinea when the French literally withdrew every dime from the newly independent country in anger...

Osagyefo Dr Kwame NKrumah gave £10million pounds to Guinea when the French literally withdrew every dime from the newly independent country in anger...
papa alajo 7 years ago

While said Owusu.

While said Owusu.
Adongo Tongo 7 years ago

So why can't Rawlings disclose what happened to the money? Why do we have to go through third parties? If Rawlings is incorruptible, why did he not say anything about the bribe eighteen years ago but maintained a deafening si ...
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So why can't Rawlings disclose what happened to the money? Why do we have to go through third parties? If Rawlings is incorruptible, why did he not say anything about the bribe eighteen years ago but maintained a deafening silence back then? The NDC stands for National Den of Corrution. Rawlings also received monies from the President of the Republic of Congo, Denis Ngueso. He should tell us what happened to those monies.
Nima Boy 7 years ago

FIRE DON COME SCATTA YOUR HEAD. ALAKORI

FIRE DON COME SCATTA YOUR HEAD. ALAKORI
Kwadwo Adusei 7 years ago

Are u telling Ghanaians that everything in their house can burn into ashes except that BRIEFCASE? They could protect that thing but nothing in their house. Hmmmm, Rawlings' are praying GOD.

Are u telling Ghanaians that everything in their house can burn into ashes except that BRIEFCASE? They could protect that thing but nothing in their house. Hmmmm, Rawlings' are praying GOD.
BUMBEBO 7 years ago

Owusu, what you're saying that Rawlings received the money on behalf of Ghana and what Rswlings is saying that he didn't have any personal account to put these money in mean the same, does it? God is listening, know what happ ...
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Owusu, what you're saying that Rawlings received the money on behalf of Ghana and what Rswlings is saying that he didn't have any personal account to put these money in mean the same, does it? God is listening, know what happened to Ananias before Peter. Allow Man JJ to off load some of the heavy burden. You're not helping Jerry at all
JH New York 7 years ago

Owusu Bempah,by your estimation $2 /5 million $ could built Ghana at the time.Was the Money a loan to Ghana or a gift to Rawlings.According to Rawlings he did not make a request to Sani Abacha for the Money. So,what was the ...
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Owusu Bempah,by your estimation $2 /5 million $ could built Ghana at the time.Was the Money a loan to Ghana or a gift to Rawlings.According to Rawlings he did not make a request to Sani Abacha for the Money. So,what was the reason and the purpose Rawlings accepted that Money!.Owusu Bempah,is Rawlings holding the Bag empty or with its contents.Bootlicker!.
Maame 7 years ago

LOOK, THIS EX PRESIDENT TALKS LIKE HE IS A CLEAN COOKIE JAY. TEARING NDC LEADERS LEFT RIGHT ABOUT CORRUPTION HE STARTED. GOD IS NOT SLEEPIN. MORE IS YET TO BE REVEALED. HE SHOULD SHUT UP AND SIT DOWN WITH HIS BITCH WIFE.

LOOK, THIS EX PRESIDENT TALKS LIKE HE IS A CLEAN COOKIE JAY. TEARING NDC LEADERS LEFT RIGHT ABOUT CORRUPTION HE STARTED. GOD IS NOT SLEEPIN. MORE IS YET TO BE REVEALED. HE SHOULD SHUT UP AND SIT DOWN WITH HIS BITCH WIFE.
AB 7 years ago

Is Obed Asamoah still alive???

Is Obed Asamoah still alive???
Yaw 7 years ago

Owusu Bempa u have lost my respect. U bark for nothing. U are aYes man. Shame for ur comment.

Owusu Bempa u have lost my respect. U bark for nothing. U are aYes man. Shame for ur comment.
powers 7 years ago

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DUKE 7 years ago

Why not your insatiable boss"Obaa genge"

Why not your insatiable boss"Obaa genge"
bio kotey 7 years ago

I always say this bempah boy is not sensible.if obed and totobi were aware does it make it proper.why did justice D.F.Annan denied the minority the probe request. Bempah do you know more than kwaku baako?were you not the same ...
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I always say this bempah boy is not sensible.if obed and totobi were aware does it make it proper.why did justice D.F.Annan denied the minority the probe request. Bempah do you know more than kwaku baako?were you not the same people who have been crying against corruption in this country.Stop your foolish opportunistic job.when did you fall in love with the rawlingses.idiot
Prof. A.K.Appiah 7 years ago

This is what is wrong in Ghana. Rawlins executed my dear friend Air Marshall Yaw Boakye for a bank loan of 50,000 cedis.

This is what is wrong in Ghana. Rawlins executed my dear friend Air Marshall Yaw Boakye for a bank loan of 50,000 cedis.
KTZ 7 years ago

All the presidents, past and present with the Name John are all corrupt. Ghanaians, do not vote for anybody with the name John as your president.

All the presidents, past and present with the Name John are all corrupt. Ghanaians, do not vote for anybody with the name John as your president.
Basu 7 years ago

This is a top secret revealed.

This is a top secret revealed.
Oboobay 7 years ago

DASRAM3TE ,Ghanaian politicians de chop money like how chicken de chop corn ,That is why I have told my son to quit from MED sch in Legon and do political science ,look at all the time it takes to become a DR ,the sch fees an ...
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DASRAM3TE ,Ghanaian politicians de chop money like how chicken de chop corn ,That is why I have told my son to quit from MED sch in Legon and do political science ,look at all the time it takes to become a DR ,the sch fees and so on ,One can be a DR for 30 yrs and will never received such special brief case Politicians de chop money with both hands You hear sey politicians go for strike before ? , DR's go on strike every now and then bcos the pay no de catch
solomon 7 years ago

You are very stupid. Follow your stomach and continue to make a fool of yourself. By that same logic, ask the pool where the ford expedition is. Kwasia.

You are very stupid. Follow your stomach and continue to make a fool of yourself. By that same logic, ask the pool where the ford expedition is. Kwasia.
Mensah Abrampa 7 years ago

First Rawlings denied taking any money from Abacha. Then years later he comes out to say he did take some money but the amount wasn't $5m as alleged but just $2m. It's all too clear that Mr Probity, Integrity and Accountabili ...
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First Rawlings denied taking any money from Abacha. Then years later he comes out to say he did take some money but the amount wasn't $5m as alleged but just $2m. It's all too clear that Mr Probity, Integrity and Accountability has been economical with the truth , and this is putting it mildly. Wish his supporters would refrain from making all these ridiculous statements because they reveal more gross report and end up muddying the Rawlings waters.
Plasma Kote 7 years ago

Obed never told the TRUTH his whole life.

What happened to the VRA Compensation to those affected by the construction of the Akosombo Dam. ???????

Obed never told the TRUTH his whole life.

What happened to the VRA Compensation to those affected by the construction of the Akosombo Dam. ???????
Plasma Kote 7 years ago

Ethically and Morally lacking, a very unscrupulous and dubious character.

Ethically and Morally lacking, a very unscrupulous and dubious character.
Plasma Kote 7 years ago

Where did the money come from, donations by foreign agents in exchange for CLASSIFIED INFORMATION ?.

Where did the money come from, donations by foreign agents in exchange for CLASSIFIED INFORMATION ?.
Arusha 7 years ago

JJ'S wife chopped all the money. Time is ripe for a probe.

JJ'S wife chopped all the money. Time is ripe for a probe.
Jackson 7 years ago

REALLY!Rawlings still have the briefcase with the $5M in it or empty briefcase?What a moron,you don't make no sense.

REALLY!Rawlings still have the briefcase with the $5M in it or empty briefcase?What a moron,you don't make no sense.
Fo Dela 7 years ago

Shame to you Owusu Bempa. I am so so much disappointed to former president that am even ashamed to talk about this issue. I thought he was an angel and I loved him for that matter. I will never ever believe whatever any polit ...
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Shame to you Owusu Bempa. I am so so much disappointed to former president that am even ashamed to talk about this issue. I thought he was an angel and I loved him for that matter. I will never ever believe whatever any politician says
Agya Koo 7 years ago

Owusu Bempah - please stop the nonsense, it is known that Kofi Totobi Kwakye went for some money from a Nigerian Governor, which your Boss husband gave to Obed Asamoah. Rawlings never gave a cent to Kofi. That is totally dif ...
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Owusu Bempah - please stop the nonsense, it is known that Kofi Totobi Kwakye went for some money from a Nigerian Governor, which your Boss husband gave to Obed Asamoah. Rawlings never gave a cent to Kofi. That is totally different money all together. We do have proof and at appropriate time we will release, unless Rawlings took another dust into the eyes of Ghanaians.
Owusu Bempah, we know you are an opportunist, so take advantage and advise Rawlings to quickly speak to that money.
None of Abache money went to Kofi Totobi Kwakye. Kofi started stealing money just during Prof time after seeing what Rawlings and Obed did.
Akakaduro-Copenhagen. 7 years ago

But why Rawlings then deny receiving any money from late Abacha and pewed the truth. Or he is afraid that Buhari will check documents and chase him. Another corrupt Rawlings.

But why Rawlings then deny receiving any money from late Abacha and pewed the truth. Or he is afraid that Buhari will check documents and chase him. Another corrupt Rawlings.
Dessie 7 years ago

Rubbish : dead news that no one interested about

Rubbish : dead news that no one interested about
Malam 7 years ago

So he has kept the money bag till this day? REALLY? And you are proud saying this about someone who lead the country for so long?? Bunch of fakers

So he has kept the money bag till this day? REALLY? And you are proud saying this about someone who lead the country for so long?? Bunch of fakers
Tony 7 years ago

Stupid idiots, only drugs and corrupt money are put in a briefcase, if a country such as Nigeria given Ghana money it should pass through the bank of Ghana. Also that money must be announced in the news and published ...
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Stupid idiots, only drugs and corrupt money are put in a briefcase, if a country such as Nigeria given Ghana money it should pass through the bank of Ghana. Also that money must be announced in the news and published to Ghanaians preaching accountability and transparency for nothing. JJ remember God dayoooo
Ataka t t. 7 years ago

Rawlings should respect him self a former leader n stop following the l deans of nana konadu, other than that he will be disgrace him self, now u see what is saculate in air wipes,respect ur self for others to respect u.

Rawlings should respect him self a former leader n stop following the l deans of nana konadu, other than that he will be disgrace him self, now u see what is saculate in air wipes,respect ur self for others to respect u.
Tuwobafo 7 years ago

I have already said JJ is a thieve.Ghana is not going be same as Achapongwas there.

I have already said JJ is a thieve.Ghana is not going be same as Achapongwas there.
K Mensah 7 years ago

Owusu Bempah don't disgrace yourself. Was the money given to disgraced Rawlings or not and did he criminally accept it or not? Why defend the unrepentant murderer?

Owusu Bempah don't disgrace yourself. Was the money given to disgraced Rawlings or not and did he criminally accept it or not? Why defend the unrepentant murderer?
K Mensah 7 years ago

Fuzy you are a fooool.

Fuzy you are a fooool.
Afoko G. Bawa 7 years ago

Owusu Bempa is a stooge. He is muddying the waters. Rawlings is still keeping the breath cases. That makes it worse.

Owusu Bempa is a stooge. He is muddying the waters. Rawlings is still keeping the breath cases. That makes it worse.
Afoko G. Bawa 7 years ago

Can we conclude that Dr JJ set his residence ablaze? We were told the entire house was razed. How was the money bag or bags salvaged? If that be the case Rawlings must be charge for arson and financial ...
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Can we conclude that Dr JJ set his residence ablaze? We were told the entire house was razed. How was the money bag or bags salvaged? If that be the case Rawlings must be charge for arson and financial loss to the state.
major;Finland. 7 years ago

hmmm, JJ took the stolen money from nigerians and gave it to the nation so it is not a bribe;mahama took a ford gift from a private contractor and gave to the nation and that is bribe: selective justice, hypocricy and double ...
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hmmm, JJ took the stolen money from nigerians and gave it to the nation so it is not a bribe;mahama took a ford gift from a private contractor and gave to the nation and that is bribe: selective justice, hypocricy and double standard

Rawlings $2m ‘bribe’: Ask Totobi Kwakye, Obed Asamoah – Owusu Bempah

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