Akufo-Addo’s daughter wept after election victory

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MAME ESI 7 years ago

President John Dramani Mahama’s first term in office has been buffeted by several scandals that have cost Ghana huge sums of money in lost revenue and, in some cases, embarrassed the country.

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President John Dramani Mahama’s first term in office has been buffeted by several scandals that have cost Ghana huge sums of money in lost revenue and, in some cases, embarrassed the country.

Here are eight of such scandals:

1. Bus branding scandal:

Last year, investigations into the branding of 116 Metro Mass Transit Buses involving GH¢3.6million revealed that the company contracted, Smarttys, over-billed the government to the tune of about GH¢1.9million.

The development provoked public outcry, which compelled the Minister of Transport, Dzifa Attivor, to resign in December.

The government subsequently reached an agreement with Smarttys for the company to return GH¢1,548,608.04 to government chest.

2. Mahama ‘Ford Expedition’ gift scandal

A revelation in June 2016 that President John Mahama received a Ford Expedition vehicle estimated to cost $60,000 from a Burkinabe contractor, Djibril Kanazoe, provoked widespread public outrage.

The businessman was said to have won two contracts worth over GH¢100 million after the president took possession of the vehicle.

The development prompted several opposition political parties and civil society organisations to accuse President Mahama of receiving a bribe. He, however, denied any wrongdoing.

3. GYEEDA Scandal

In 2013, Manasseh Azure Awuni, a reporter for Joy FM, conducted an investigation in the operations of GYEEDA and uncovered massive corruption, which led to policy change in the running of the agency.

The government set up a five-member committee to probe the allegations further. The committee’s report largely corroborated Manasseh’s findings and made various recommendations to government. As part of the reforms, parliament passed a law to regulate the operations of GYEEDA, which was later renamed Youth Employment Agency (YEA).

His investigation also led to the cancellation of all GYEEDA contracts with service providers, except the contract with Zoomlion Limited. This saved the nation millions of cedis.

4. SADA Scandal

In 2014, Manasseh Azure Awuni‘s investigation revealed that the Ghana’s Savannah Accelerated Development Authority (SADA) had misappropriated millions of dollars allocated to it.

The investigations showed that SADA paid GH?32,498,000 to ACICL to plant five million trees in the savannah zone, but could only account for about 700,000 trees.

It also found that SADA spent GH¢15 million on guinea fowls, but could only account for a few of the birds.

The revelation prompted President John Mahama to abrogate SADA’s contracts with Asongtaba Cottage Limited, mangers of the multi-million-cedi guinea fowl project.

5. NSS Scandal

In 2014, officials of the Bureau of National Investigations (BNI) uncovered a GH¢7.9 million deep-rooted rot at the National Service Secretariat (NSS).

Investigations showed that the amount represented the allowance paid to 22,612 non-existent service people in more than 100 districts across the country.

Twenty district directors of the NSS were picked up for their alleged roles in the malfeasance.

6. Judicial corruption scandal

An investigation by journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas in 2015 revealed that about 180 workers in Ghana’s judiciary had been involved in several bribery deals.

Thirty-four judges, comprising 22 lower court judges and 12 High Court judges, along with some court staff, were captured in a video footage extorting bribes from litigants to warp the justice system.

At least 21 circuit court judges and four high court judges were dismissed following the revelations.

7. Brazil 2014 fiasco

Following the failure of the government to pay their $100,000 dollars Brazil 2014 appearance fee on time, players of the Black Stars threatened to boycott Ghana’s last World Cup group game against Portugal.

This compelled the government to send a reported four million dollars in cash on a chartered flight to Brasilia to be disbursed to the team.

The development was the subject of international media coverage, creating huge embarrassment for country.

To add salt to injury, the Black Stars were eliminated for the first time in the group stage at the World Cup.

The government subsequently set up a presidential commission of inquiry to investigate the embarrassing episode.

8. Brochure Gafe

A brochure which was distributed during Ghana's 59th Independence Day celebration at the Black Star Square in March was found to contain several errors.

The brochure, which was characterised by incomprehensible grammatical expressions, poor spellings and a host of other inaccuracies, provoked public outrage.

Among the many mistakes in the brochure was the representation of Kenyan President, Uhuru Kenyatta, as the President of Ghana.

Some of the scandals have implications for the November elections, but President Mahama has attempted to portray them as evidence that his fight against corruption is bearing fruit
PRINCE KWASI ADADE (OFIE P33) 7 years ago

I KEPT SAYING NANA IS OUR POLITICAL MESSIAH. HE IS OUR MOSES AND THAT WE WILL CROSS THE RED SEA. TODAY, WHERE ARE THE EGYPTIAN OPPRESSORS?????

I KEPT SAYING NANA IS OUR POLITICAL MESSIAH. HE IS OUR MOSES AND THAT WE WILL CROSS THE RED SEA. TODAY, WHERE ARE THE EGYPTIAN OPPRESSORS?????
insight to the bone 7 years ago

i am surprised these police did not condemn attacks and destruction of Akan businesses politicians families and individuals yet come out because of one fire and say widespread attacks? Saturday morning Mahama called to mobili ...
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i am surprised these police did not condemn attacks and destruction of Akan businesses politicians families and individuals yet come out because of one fire and say widespread attacks? Saturday morning Mahama called to mobilize the military under the excuse of law and order so they come out shooting but the military because their experience learnt from peace keeping world wide knew it was a suicide mission so declined to participate but these idiot koti police have no brains at all . Pepeni Mahama go away in peace as professional police know their jobs and dont need any foolish amateur political instructions that will lead to instability
ASIKO 7 years ago

IPREFER TOCALL PEOPLE, SOUTHERN AND NORTHERN GHANAIAANS INSTEAD THIS WORD PEPEFO AND NTAFO. PLEASE LEARN FROM ME.

IPREFER TOCALL PEOPLE, SOUTHERN AND NORTHERN GHANAIAANS INSTEAD THIS WORD PEPEFO AND NTAFO. PLEASE LEARN FROM ME.
Ghanaian Living Abroad 7 years ago

Um Prince, NEVER put your dreams and hopes in any man or woman, they will ALWAYS disappoint you just as you will inevitably disappoint them.

Um Prince, NEVER put your dreams and hopes in any man or woman, they will ALWAYS disappoint you just as you will inevitably disappoint them.
Dan Chicago 7 years ago

THAT GIRL IS A DRUG ADICT I KNOW HER BACK IN LONDON.

THAT GIRL IS A DRUG ADICT I KNOW HER BACK IN LONDON.
Ama 7 years ago

Oh man what do you get from writing his,let us respect our selves and appreciate each other.

Oh man what do you get from writing his,let us respect our selves and appreciate each other.
NANA ADDO FOR REAL. 7 years ago

AND YOU ARE ALSO A DRUG ADDICT THATS HOW YOU GOT TO KNOW HER AT THE BASE. IDIOT.

AND YOU ARE ALSO A DRUG ADDICT THATS HOW YOU GOT TO KNOW HER AT THE BASE. IDIOT.
Lion 7 years ago

Is that all you can say?

Is that all you can say?
Onipa 7 years ago

Enti d3n?

Enti d3n?
king 7 years ago

Gyimiiii

Gyimiiii
Kwame6 7 years ago

I gues u r the one who sell her the drugs. Ur mother

I gues u r the one who sell her the drugs. Ur mother
ICANTBREATH 7 years ago

How did you know , you must be a drug addict too , bcuz, it takes one to know one. Kwasea bi baa. Wo papa hwoa.

How did you know , you must be a drug addict too , bcuz, it takes one to know one. Kwasea bi baa. Wo papa hwoa.
Nana Amponsah 7 years ago

Dan Chicago if you are saying the truth, reveal your true identity. Coward.

Dan Chicago if you are saying the truth, reveal your true identity. Coward.
Nana 7 years ago

so what

so what
Nana k 7 years ago

silly one detected. sia man showing everywhere that he's dung beetle

silly one detected. sia man showing everywhere that he's dung beetle
Kofi 7 years ago

His father? Her daughter? Which journalism school did you attend?

His father? Her daughter? Which journalism school did you attend?
Bibini 7 years ago

This journalist attended the JOURNALIST UNIVERSITY OF KOKOMPE, where he graduated as a professional journalist,
so Kofi you now know where you can buy such gutter certificates & diplomas if you want to be a PhD holder who wa ...
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This journalist attended the JOURNALIST UNIVERSITY OF KOKOMPE, where he graduated as a professional journalist,
so Kofi you now know where you can buy such gutter certificates & diplomas if you want to be a PhD holder who want to join Nana Addo's MPs, okay good luck!!!!

One of the reasons that Nana's daughter was sharing crocodile-tears, once she knows that her father is a fake also!!
######## 7 years ago

AND SO? YOUR DAD KILLED A YOUNG LAD TO ACHIEVE HIS AMBITION. FOOLISH FAMILY . YOU WILL GET YOUR JUST REWARD.

AND SO? YOUR DAD KILLED A YOUNG LAD TO ACHIEVE HIS AMBITION. FOOLISH FAMILY . YOU WILL GET YOUR JUST REWARD.
ken 7 years ago

hope u know the "foolish family" is better than yours? foolish dog.

hope u know the "foolish family" is better than yours? foolish dog.
Abena 7 years ago

it's only illiterates like you who will speak that way

it's only illiterates like you who will speak that way
anna 7 years ago

we thank God for delivering us fom these ndc theives God bless Nana and his running mate

we thank God for delivering us fom these ndc theives God bless Nana and his running mate
Lord 7 years ago

Esi you are very stupid to say president Mahama came to steal.After all you an in great citizen.Go and learn manners in your house it will help you even if you have one.I pity your partner...

Esi you are very stupid to say president Mahama came to steal.After all you an in great citizen.Go and learn manners in your house it will help you even if you have one.I pity your partner...
NANA USA 7 years ago

Is Dokua a latte ting mom? Too much breast on her

Is Dokua a latte ting mom? Too much breast on her
Boakye 7 years ago

THE FIRST STEP TOWARD ISLAMISTS TAKING CONTROL OF FLAGSTAFF HOUSE HAS BEEN REALIZED. REMEMBER I SAID NANA WAS A DECOY. THERE IS STILL A WAY TO STOP IT. NANA SHOULD BE CAREFUL ABOUT THE PEOPLE HE SELECTS TO HANDLE NATIONAL SEC ...
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THE FIRST STEP TOWARD ISLAMISTS TAKING CONTROL OF FLAGSTAFF HOUSE HAS BEEN REALIZED. REMEMBER I SAID NANA WAS A DECOY. THERE IS STILL A WAY TO STOP IT. NANA SHOULD BE CAREFUL ABOUT THE PEOPLE HE SELECTS TO HANDLE NATIONAL SECURITY MATTERS. HE SHOULD NOT REPEAT THE MISTAKE OF PREZ KUFUOR - MIN OF
INTERIOR, NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR & NATIONAL SECURITY CO-ORDINATOR. CHRISTIANS SHOULD FAST AND PRAY FOR NANA TO COMPLETE HIS TENURE.
Garvah 7 years ago

This monkey should take a drug test before he takes office.

This monkey should take a drug test before he takes office.
Ama 7 years ago

You and your family are monkeys

You and your family are monkeys
maud 7 years ago

John mahama will forever be our president no matter what.

John mahama will forever be our president no matter what.
Yare-yare 7 years ago

Anyway, who cares?

He will soon confess or somehow you will know what is better Ghana.

Anyway, who cares?

He will soon confess or somehow you will know what is better Ghana.
Sammy awuku 7 years ago

This gal dey love big dicks ruff. He will bring his daddy down with her promiscious lifestyle. Her pussy dey jom am ankasa

This gal dey love big dicks ruff. He will bring his daddy down with her promiscious lifestyle. Her pussy dey jom am ankasa
Gabby. 7 years ago

Mamme Ama should be very very very careful for her utrances not that some of us would not forgive her.

Mamme Ama should be very very very careful for her utrances not that some of us would not forgive her.
Gazola 7 years ago

like father like daughter ugly

like father like daughter ugly
K O 7 years ago

Awwww democracy has spoil everything.

Awwww democracy has spoil everything.
Gazola 7 years ago

mahama has seeing it all he was Assembly man, to MP, to deputy Minister to Minister, to chief of Arm force, to Vice President to President so what else NPP

mahama has seeing it all he was Assembly man, to MP, to deputy Minister to Minister, to chief of Arm force, to Vice President to President so what else NPP
Mariam k 7 years ago

Ooh nothing else that is why Ghanaians voted him out.

Ooh nothing else that is why Ghanaians voted him out.
Asante all the way 7 years ago

Why wept? You are going to buy hotel.

Why wept? You are going to buy hotel.
Ama 7 years ago

That's what you people did right, thieves

That's what you people did right, thieves
Branaboy 7 years ago

"It was an emotional moment for the family of the President-elect Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo when one of her two daughters Dokua, broke down in tears after his father’s electoral victory."

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"It was an emotional moment for the family of the President-elect Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo when one of her two daughters Dokua, broke down in tears after his father’s electoral victory."

The opening paragraph of the article is full of grammatical errors with reference to the use of the pronouns HIS and HER. The first is when HER is used in the sentence when HIM is what is the correct usage since the subject in questions is a male (Nana Addo).

In the next sentence HIM is used when HER is the correct when since the subject in question is a female (Nana Dokua the daughter of Akufo Addo).

This grammatically error is becoming more and more prevalent in articles both electronic and print. Editors need to proof read articles to check grammar before publishing (posting).
Asantewa 7 years ago

Crying tears of joy at all the goodies she now has access to. They have already been having big champagne parties in Nima. Ghana is Fucked

Crying tears of joy at all the goodies she now has access to. They have already been having big champagne parties in Nima. Ghana is Fucked
Asantewa 7 years ago

reference point to future conversations. Merci beaucoup
Menu for First hundred days as promised
Urgently. Retrieve Woyome's money and give us the showdown with Amidu in court.
1. Free SHS
2. 1 dam for every village in t ...
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reference point to future conversations. Merci beaucoup
Menu for First hundred days as promised
Urgently. Retrieve Woyome's money and give us the showdown with Amidu in court.
1. Free SHS
2. 1 dam for every village in the North
3. Pay teacher trainee allowance
4. Pay nursing trainee allowance
5. Free maternal care
6. Reduce light bill
7. Reduce water bill
8. 1 district 1 factory
9. Pay all DKM customers
10. Reduce Corporate tax to 20%
11. Create the western north region
12. Provide jobs to all graduates
13. Abolish some other taxes
14. Charge a flat rate of 3.5 percent from SME instead of 17.5 percent VAT
15. Pay $1m to all 275 constituencies every year
16. one-extension officer per 500 farmers.
17. removing import duties on raw materials and machinery for production
18.abolishing the Special Import Levy
19.abolishing the 17.5% VAT on imported medicines not produced in the country
20. abolishing the 17.5% VAT on Financial Services
21. abolishing the 5% VAT on Real Estate sales
22. abolishing the 17.5% VAT on domestic airline tickets...
Then in the next couple years
23. Return the power barges and still bring the tariffs down and increase power generation
.
24. Bring the dollar rate down to 2.50 cedis in four years as promised.
25. election of DCEs and MCEs
26.Separation of the role the (Independent) Attorney General and Minister of Justice.
27. Most or all graduates leaving school to get decent jobs
28. Reduce interest rates
29.Reduce taxes and stop borrowing
30. Single digit inflation
31. Eliminate corruption
32. retrieve all moneys wrongly paid(judgement debt)
33. Last but not least my fav improve healthcare infrastructure and access to healthcare.
clara olivia 7 years ago

All of u er stupid hungry bastands..basket mouths. Jealous fools...NDC God will punish all of u..from the founder to the last man standing..go sell ur victory clothes b4 2056 comes. If u have more drugs left behind we will he ...
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All of u er stupid hungry bastands..basket mouths. Jealous fools...NDC God will punish all of u..from the founder to the last man standing..go sell ur victory clothes b4 2056 comes. If u have more drugs left behind we will help u burn them..if dokua likes fucking nd drugs help her self it nd HV a taste of her . nkwasiafoo..bastands..
bigss 7 years ago

and u are the drug seller if not how did u know????

and u are the drug seller if not how did u know????
Obiba Broke 7 years ago

Stupid Dan. Keep your stinking mouth shut. No one is listening to your jealous comments

Stupid Dan. Keep your stinking mouth shut. No one is listening to your jealous comments
AMA 7 years ago

yes ooooo

yes ooooo
AMA 7 years ago

yesooooooo q

yesooooooo q
Florence 7 years ago

Aaaaaaah cmon prove it dat will be tangible enough to insult a honourable family lyk dis

Aaaaaaah cmon prove it dat will be tangible enough to insult a honourable family lyk dis
CHORKOR SCHOOLBOY 7 years ago

CAN NPP REDUCE TAXES ON PETROLEUM PRICES? TAXES ON INSURANCE ON CARS ARE ONE OF THE FACTORS THAT KILLED NDC.

CAN NPP REDUCE TAXES ON PETROLEUM PRICES? TAXES ON INSURANCE ON CARS ARE ONE OF THE FACTORS THAT KILLED NDC.
CAPE VERDE 7 years ago

YOU MUSTBE VERY CAREFULL,FOR THE NATION IS NOW,IN VERY BROKE STAGE,OR
CONDITIONS,NOTHING CAN BE DONE SOON,
YOU MUST WATCH OUT

YOU MUSTBE VERY CAREFULL,FOR THE NATION IS NOW,IN VERY BROKE STAGE,OR
CONDITIONS,NOTHING CAN BE DONE SOON,
YOU MUST WATCH OUT
Ohene 7 years ago

i have fucked that bitch twice already

i have fucked that bitch twice already
tina 7 years ago

oh ohene if u fucked a bitch then I wonder what u r????

oh ohene if u fucked a bitch then I wonder what u r????
ANBA 7 years ago

Why? do u always find everything wrong with the President elect and his family.

Why? do u always find everything wrong with the President elect and his family.
BLACK-STAR.COAST 7 years ago

SHE IS NOW VERY HAPPY INDEED,WHY BECOS
ALL THOSE ITEMS HIS FATHER INHERITED
FROM HIS PARENT,WHICH WERE SOLD FOR THE SAKE OF POLITICS,NANA ADDO AS A NOW ELECT PRESIDENT CAN RECOLLECT THEM
BACK

SHE IS NOW VERY HAPPY INDEED,WHY BECOS
ALL THOSE ITEMS HIS FATHER INHERITED
FROM HIS PARENT,WHICH WERE SOLD FOR THE SAKE OF POLITICS,NANA ADDO AS A NOW ELECT PRESIDENT CAN RECOLLECT THEM
BACK
ANBA 7 years ago

Ohene, u are a big fool and a disgrace to our society, foooool!!!!!!

Ohene, u are a big fool and a disgrace to our society, foooool!!!!!!
CAPE THREE POINTS 7 years ago

ALTHOUGH,OUR NATION WAS INDEED,LOOKING
FOR A NEW CHANGE,BUT,ON MY PART,ITS THE SAME WAY,WHY,be"COS,I PREFERS NEWLY OR NEUTRAL PARTY,PRESIDENT ALTO-
GETHER,NPP-NDC,THE SAME WAY,AND STORY

ALTHOUGH,OUR NATION WAS INDEED,LOOKING
FOR A NEW CHANGE,BUT,ON MY PART,ITS THE SAME WAY,WHY,be"COS,I PREFERS NEWLY OR NEUTRAL PARTY,PRESIDENT ALTO-
GETHER,NPP-NDC,THE SAME WAY,AND STORY
Emmanuel 7 years ago

lm proud of you this is your time u disserve it

lm proud of you this is your time u disserve it
BINGGO 7 years ago

IS DOKUA MARRIED? I LOVE HER AND WANT TO MARRY HER.INFACT I WANT THE PRESIDENT ELECT TO BE MY FATHER IN LAW

IS DOKUA MARRIED? I LOVE HER AND WANT TO MARRY HER.INFACT I WANT THE PRESIDENT ELECT TO BE MY FATHER IN LAW
noo 7 years ago

Ohene if u slept with her or nt. it does nt make any sense stupid fool lyk u paa. do u evn no her at all?

Ohene if u slept with her or nt. it does nt make any sense stupid fool lyk u paa. do u evn no her at all?
MAA_AFIA BAAKO P3 7 years ago

Kwasia is u n ur entire family who are drug addict gemigemi

Kwasia is u n ur entire family who are drug addict gemigemi
T and T 7 years ago

I hope they are well educate to help themselves and not be like the Asante hene who owns everything just by birth. He bullshit belongs to history

I hope they are well educate to help themselves and not be like the Asante hene who owns everything just by birth. He bullshit belongs to history
Obuasi 7 years ago

Dokua,pls tell ur father that we want our monies,that's all.

Dokua,pls tell ur father that we want our monies,that's all.
Esther 7 years ago

Congratulahttions. I however hope the promises are not empty,as some are too far fetched.

Congratulahttions. I however hope the promises are not empty,as some are too far fetched.
willie 7 years ago

am Happy for Nana

am Happy for Nana
Joe Dude 7 years ago

Politicians will say anything to get elected. They r all the same. Nothing is going to change . After 4 years, Ghana will be like it is today. The only change will be them, their families and closed friends getting richer and ...
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Politicians will say anything to get elected. They r all the same. Nothing is going to change . After 4 years, Ghana will be like it is today. The only change will be them, their families and closed friends getting richer and richer. If I m wrong, then shame on me.
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Bobo Dialoso 7 years ago

Nana Addo has been cheated for long! He deserves it.

Nana Addo has been cheated for long! He deserves it.
tina 7 years ago

oh ohene if u fucked a bitch , I wonder what you are

oh ohene if u fucked a bitch , I wonder what you are
NANA 7 years ago

MY EYES WELLED AFTER READING THAT EMOTIONAL STORY.
ALL THE BEST,GOD BLESS.

MY EYES WELLED AFTER READING THAT EMOTIONAL STORY.
ALL THE BEST,GOD BLESS.

Akufo-Addo’s daughter wept after election victory

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