State property grabs reaching ‘unimaginable proportions’ – Fritz

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Onipaba of Akyem Maase 8 years ago

Mahama had no shame in participating in state property grabbing. He and Mills stood on rooftops lambasting Kuffour for requesting an office building. Today, St mahama has just turned into snake, shedding the old skin and assu ...
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Mahama had no shame in participating in state property grabbing. He and Mills stood on rooftops lambasting Kuffour for requesting an office building. Today, St mahama has just turned into snake, shedding the old skin and assuming a more corrupt one. Mahama now homeless.
Yaw Buor 8 years ago

You were in parliament until this week. Why didn't you speak against it at that time?
Anyway, better late than never. You've seen the light now.

You were in parliament until this week. Why didn't you speak against it at that time?
Anyway, better late than never. You've seen the light now.
General Sarpong 8 years ago

This is a great sign of a good citizen. Leave state office and estate when your time is done. Very proud of you Fritz.

This is a great sign of a good citizen. Leave state office and estate when your time is done. Very proud of you Fritz.
OBAA YAA 8 years ago

Why now? He should have use his medium to his poke about it earlier.

Why now? He should have use his medium to his poke about it earlier.
Chiga 8 years ago

at least we still people in who see this trend as something that should not be encouraged. Thank you sir

at least we still people in who see this trend as something that should not be encouraged. Thank you sir
Aponky B33 8 years ago

This is a cut and paste president. He copies everything to the extend of copying Ayariga's cough

This is a cut and paste president. He copies everything to the extend of copying Ayariga's cough
Yeah Fifi 8 years ago

Don't use state money to make renovation to house

Don't use state money to make renovation to house
Pee 8 years ago

Please remember to tell Saint Mahama to take EC logo with him.Ghana does not need it.

Please remember to tell Saint Mahama to take EC logo with him.Ghana does not need it.
Fuzzy, UK 8 years ago

Hello Fritz, very proud of you. Never heard you speak on issues. You have spoken absolute WISDOM.
Son of great P.R Baffour indeed.
A good display of the Dante spirit.

Hello Fritz, very proud of you. Never heard you speak on issues. You have spoken absolute WISDOM.
Son of great P.R Baffour indeed.
A good display of the Dante spirit.
G. K. Berko 8 years ago

Raiding of State assets for personal wealth is still the primary goal of Ghanaian Politicians.

We should not trust these Politicians whose previous performances in various positions show they cherish enriching themselves ...
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Raiding of State assets for personal wealth is still the primary goal of Ghanaian Politicians.

We should not trust these Politicians whose previous performances in various positions show they cherish enriching themselves more than serving the best interest of the Nation. They have never really cared about the poor folks. Many of them had the opportunities to help the poor in their neck of the woods but never did.

So, they are not in Politics to serve anyone but themselves. That is a big shame!

But Ghanaians must not allow these crooks to keep taking turns to loot our national assets anymore. And I am afraid any such spate of corruption as we have witnessed in recent past may push the Public's patience beyond the brink.

Long Live Ghana!!!
Efua 8 years ago

Well said, Fritz...the rule of law must work and it should be no respecter of persons!

Well said, Fritz...the rule of law must work and it should be no respecter of persons!
brain buster 8 years ago

What a typical ghanaian statement!

I don't know which is worse;

claiming that you knew the right thing all along but kept your mouth shut when you were in a position to thwart the nonsense

or

Being a s ...
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What a typical ghanaian statement!

I don't know which is worse;

claiming that you knew the right thing all along but kept your mouth shut when you were in a position to thwart the nonsense

or

Being a simpleton and just being plain ignorant of the right thing.

[Without making a direct reference to the ex-president’s bungalow saga, Mr Baffour challenged Ghanaians to think about the legacy for the younger generation rather than fighting to own state property.

“Ghanaians, let's please reflect on what inheritance we want to bequeath to our children, morally, ethically, physically, and spiritually. I'm not being judgemental, but I think so far, we are letting the generations to come down badly,” he pointed out.]

The above is so so typical of the total lack of principle that characterizes the ghanaian middle class.

Why does he not want to be judgmental? I thought he claims to know right from wrong

Why does he not want to refer directly to the bungalow saga? What is more glaring and useful than referring to concrete examples for the guidance of others.

In short, his FB post is of limited value; it's timing tells us more about the strength of his convictions than the sentiments expressed.

We are not impressed.
The Anti-Corruption Squad 8 years ago

Agree totally with you. He should have spoken openly in parliament especially wben they were voting to authorize greedy retirement benefits for ex-presidents and they the mps themselves! How did Fritz Baffour vote? Let him te ...
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Agree totally with you. He should have spoken openly in parliament especially wben they were voting to authorize greedy retirement benefits for ex-presidents and they the mps themselves! How did Fritz Baffour vote? Let him tell us how he voted!!!

2nd, forget about future genetations suffering from the looting of state property. Current civil servants and state professionals are suffering right now : doctors without residencies, civil servants commutting 3 hours each way to and from work on Accra etc etc.
The Anti-Corruption Squad 8 years ago

Generations not genetations... Residences not residencies

Generations not genetations... Residences not residencies
Spade a spade 8 years ago

I salute Friz I nominate him for NDC 2020 as the presidential candidate

I salute Friz I nominate him for NDC 2020 as the presidential candidate
Kakaminamor 8 years ago

You're just another donkey, were you not in parliament when the package was approved? Was the state not to provide residence for the president? Why are you talking like a fool? Another Mahama hater, shame your big mouth!!!

You're just another donkey, were you not in parliament when the package was approved? Was the state not to provide residence for the president? Why are you talking like a fool? Another Mahama hater, shame your big mouth!!!
Chiga 8 years ago

The issue is not what Mahama is entitled to by law but that it is bad judgement to say i want to keep an official asset of the state which was built for a purpose. The state should and would give the former president accommod ...
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The issue is not what Mahama is entitled to by law but that it is bad judgement to say i want to keep an official asset of the state which was built for a purpose. The state should and would give the former president accommodation but he should not to ask to keep an official bungalow build for the vice president. Even if there other bungalows that the current vice president can use the principle is wrong
Ghanaba 8 years ago

Fritz was not in the last parliament.

Fritz was not in the last parliament.
Bretuoba Kofi Frimpong Boateng 8 years ago

We toil for ages to put up our properties.My late mother traded at the Makola market and was able to put up a descent house for her retirement so I don't understand what some of our leaders do with their money after so many y ...
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We toil for ages to put up our properties.My late mother traded at the Makola market and was able to put up a descent house for her retirement so I don't understand what some of our leaders do with their money after so many years in politics stealing our money.Dont try to throw dust into our eyes because I know you have properties in Accra but this is just a decoy.I am very disappointed.
dunaa 8 years ago

Rawlings, the high priest of accountability and probity, began this nonsense. Rawlings now makes speeches about other people being uncouth and having bad manners. Does he ever look in the mirror?

Rawlings, the high priest of accountability and probity, began this nonsense. Rawlings now makes speeches about other people being uncouth and having bad manners. Does he ever look in the mirror?
MAHAMA B3 KO 8 years ago

If your father had taken the Vice Chancellor's residence on Okodee Road or any other residence reserved for Vice Chancellor's, Prof. Obiri Danso the current Vice Chancellor today, would not be in the Residence.
It is a fanta ...
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If your father had taken the Vice Chancellor's residence on Okodee Road or any other residence reserved for Vice Chancellor's, Prof. Obiri Danso the current Vice Chancellor today, would not be in the Residence.
It is a fantastic loss of common decency and principles even when there are laws that have been crafted to keep such conduct in check.
We are not safe at all in the midst of such depravity.
Oburoni 8 years ago

My "aborofo" friends are shocked when I tell them that in Ghana the state provides this and that for ex-Presidents and vice-Presidents as part of their parting package. Really? "So, for example, Carter, the two Bushes, Clinto ...
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My "aborofo" friends are shocked when I tell them that in Ghana the state provides this and that for ex-Presidents and vice-Presidents as part of their parting package. Really? "So, for example, Carter, the two Bushes, Clinton, and all the past presidents and vice-presidents got those packages", they ask me. "So then, Obama will get that too?" The answer is NO. They look for their own accommodation like all other citizens; the state only supports them as required by law. How can Ghana go borrowing when our lenders don't even do what we do as parting gifts for heads of state? Are we cursed as a Third world country?
THE CRUSADER 8 years ago

We shall retrieve them all even from ex-Kuffour,by his Grace.

We shall retrieve them all even from ex-Kuffour,by his Grace.
S N A 8 years ago

u see now u can't go into ur own home and now requesting for state property. Nana addo is comfortable in his Father's house .now who is who.cowards don't throw a dime

u see now u can't go into ur own home and now requesting for state property. Nana addo is comfortable in his Father's house .now who is who.cowards don't throw a dime
Martin 8 years ago

The grabbing of property by retired politicians has the force of law behind it. If I a not mistaken, the constitution requires the government to re-settle former presidents with a house and office space in addition to ex-grat ...
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The grabbing of property by retired politicians has the force of law behind it. If I a not mistaken, the constitution requires the government to re-settle former presidents with a house and office space in addition to ex-gratia payments. Mahama isn't the first person nor will he be the last to hold on to the official resident upon retirement. The public's outcry on Mahama's attempt to hold on to his official residence has turned out to be a partisan issue. If Ghanaians find this practice abhorrent, then they should contact their MPs and demand that the law be changed.
akonta 8 years ago

the only sensible comment from an ex ndc minister the rest of them are sick in the head

the only sensible comment from an ex ndc minister the rest of them are sick in the head
Edem 8 years ago

That.sounds refreshing.God bless you Fritz

That.sounds refreshing.God bless you Fritz
Chief 8 years ago

You have spoken the truth. I remember visits with you at the KNUST VC residence when your father was the VC.
The current saga has its genesis with the civil servants who started selling Kanda Estate houses to themselves and ...
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You have spoken the truth. I remember visits with you at the KNUST VC residence when your father was the VC.
The current saga has its genesis with the civil servants who started selling Kanda Estate houses to themselves and also buying their last official vehicles as they retired. As you may recall, this led to some of the directors ordering mercedes Benzes a couple of years to retirement so they can go home with them. This thievery has persisted for too long and it is good you are drawing attention to it. Another cancer in the system is this you scratch my back I scratch yours that exists between the legislature and the executive.
There is the need for an independent body to sort these out. As a priority for Akufo Addo,, he must resolve this in his first year and the recommendations submitted to a referendum during at the same time as the elections of the assemblies' members 2 years from now.
Jakes 8 years ago

You are right every corrupt element starts with the NDC how come a whole president has the audacity to request something meant for the state and knows that very well wherever the idea came from is foolish and stupid.

You are right every corrupt element starts with the NDC how come a whole president has the audacity to request something meant for the state and knows that very well wherever the idea came from is foolish and stupid.
concerned observer 8 years ago

foot your bills & you take them for granted. You cannot fix your life whiles in office then you do not deserve to represent folks. You loose you move out.

foot your bills & you take them for granted. You cannot fix your life whiles in office then you do not deserve to represent folks. You loose you move out.
KTZ 8 years ago

That's the greed and loot we always talk about. I am glad you have noticed that.

That's the greed and loot we always talk about. I am glad you have noticed that.
Mensah Abrampah 8 years ago

Thanks, Mr Fritz Baffour. You said it all.

Thanks, Mr Fritz Baffour. You said it all.
damion 8 years ago

the V8 cars have started being re registered as well. know one that has been reregistered. Yesterday, his driver was driving around regimmanuel. Yesterday old plates, today new plates. We should do an inventory of all the ve ...
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the V8 cars have started being re registered as well. know one that has been reregistered. Yesterday, his driver was driving around regimmanuel. Yesterday old plates, today new plates. We should do an inventory of all the vehicles now

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