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Ayariga, others petition Speaker to probe bribery scandal

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  • CHE 7 years ago

    An epochal test of Speaker Ocquaye's stand on corruption in Parliament.

  • AYITEY BOTSWANA (Ga Mantse Claimant) 7 years ago

    FUNNY HOW IT'S SUHUYINI & ABLAKWAH WHO NOW JOIN AYARIGA.....THE SAME BUNCH THAT WANT THE WHOLE WORLD TO FEEL THEIR INFLUENCE ON THE COMMITTEE, IN THE HOUSE. THERE IS NO TRUTH TO THESE ACCUSATIONS BECAUSE AGYARKO COULD ALWAYS ...
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  • Adom Nti 7 years ago

    These guys, Ayariga, Ablakwa and Su whatever his name is, cannot be trusted and do not know any shame. Wasn't Ablakwa who said NDC had created 1 MILLION jobs and turned out to be a lie, and wasn't Ayariga who appropriated agr ...
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  • DeDe Ba 7 years ago

    The final hammer is then why their own chief whip NDC- Muntaka Mohammed has denied all this? If this plot fails,THEN, these USELESS good for Nothing Trio,taking GHANA for granted must be forced to RESIGN outright! they are no ...
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  • GHANA 7 years ago

    A very clear bribery case and people want to insult Ayariga? How can we fight corruption? Even myjoyonline journalist have all been bought by NPP trying hard to cover the corruption. It is a shame!

  • Adom Nti 7 years ago

    And if turns out this is wide goose chase, and that Ayariga is lying, he should be impeached and removed from the august house. Neither Ayariga nor Ablakwa,and not even the latter day saint Su whatever he's called, can be tru ...
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  • atwei 7 years ago

    Very true. Ayariga and co. have an agenda. To scuttle the appointment of the NPP ministers. Unfortunately, they have proven that they are babies with sharp teeth who will get nowhere with their skirmishes. NPP. MPs are sm ...
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  • 21st century 7 years ago

    If it turn out he Ayariga is lying he should be impeached, how about if it turns out he is not lying?

  • DeDe Ba 7 years ago

    How then can their own NDC WHIP Chief Theif deny this allegation? at least, is it NOT to favour his own party den of thieves and sharp teeth gasters? think twice in the- 21st century!

  • GHANA 7 years ago

    When it is Wayome you fools are all on his neck but when it is corrupt NPP guys in corruption scandal then everyone must be silent? People are court bribing in parliament and you guys want the case to be brushed aside? Why do ...
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  • Prof Lungu 7 years ago

    Don't let Ghana down, Alhassan Suhuyini, MP, Tamale North.

  • Law of Kama 7 years ago

    Its propaganda even at this legislative level when the political campaign is over.
    Its sad.

  • ogya 7 years ago

    It take idiots in npp to insult ayariga, he is a parliamentarian and the first step to take is to report to the speaker of the house. Why do u call in a liar when u where not there to witness the allegation? You see your stup ...
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  • Npp and corrupt muntaka 7 years ago

    What if it turns out to be true?

  • Stephen Donkor, New York . 7 years ago

    This Ayariga guy will try to impede the work of the committee knowing that if he allows a smooth sailing, himself and his brother who was given a $15million cocoa roads contract will be unearthed so quickly and brought to f ...
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  • Jasonwillie 7 years ago

    Silly

  • Retired Special Branch Officer 7 years ago

    Really, it will be most disgraceful on the part of the ruling government if this bribery allegations is found to be true. In other words, if Mahamah Ayaríga is lying just to tarnish the image of the NPP government,then I equ ...
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  • GHANA 7 years ago

    So in your opinion Ayariga should shut up even lf he sees bribery going on in parliament? Stop the blind support of corruption and reason as human. What are we doing ourselves? The man has court people bribing even including ...
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  • NANA YAW SARKODIE NEW YORK NY 7 years ago

    SEE THESE JOKERS, SUHUYINI THINKS HE IS MODERATING A PROGRAME IN RADIO GOLD.

  • Abdul London 7 years ago

    U always fail to listen and follow the fact but rather making chidish and baseless arguments

  • Abdulai Mahamadu 7 years ago

    The claimant,Hon Mahama Ayariga is a lawyer and therefore he knows what he talking about.So all those threatening him with court action should not think that would make him withdraw.It will never happen.

  • gyasi 7 years ago

    ASEM BEBA PARLIAMENT.

  • Uncle Pee 7 years ago

    If Ayariga is a credible lawyer how would he go to the media with a statement based on hearsay, knowing very well that it has no legal grounding in a court of law?

  • Abdulai Mahamadu 7 years ago

    You are v

  • Abdulai Mahamadu 7 years ago

    You are very stupid,it is a hearsay to you but not Mahama Ayariga.

  • H. S. FIRE 7 years ago

    You have just resorted to insult rather than logic to respond to otherwise a credible question asked by Uncle Pee.

    Mahama Ayariga does not have the so called envelop containing the "bribe". And Muntaka through whom Mahama ...
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  • Kojo 7 years ago

    Can't you read, or you have a problem with comprehension?

  • Best Ghana Lover 7 years ago

    Why will these people make such claims? There is no fire without smoke first !
    Muntaka needs money for pampers and kyinkyinhga so any money is money to him regardless the source and purpose

  • Citizen 7 years ago

    Ayariga a lawyer? How many cases has he ever won in his legal practice? How can anybody convince me that Ayariga is a lawyer? This guy' contributions on any issue are so porous I've serious difficulty accepting that he's a la ...
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  • Vincent 7 years ago

    How in God's name can these fools be members of Ghana's parliament and call themselves honourables!

  • gyasi 7 years ago

    CALL THEM FOOLS AND SEE HOW A FOOL CAN TEACH THE WISE MEN.

  • GHANA 7 years ago

    You are dying of hunger when corrupt officials and parliamentarians keep enjoying with their families , yet when they are caught bribing you come out to support them. Who is a fool? You or Ayariga?

  • Ekow 7 years ago

    Infact,majority of Ghanains are happy that this satanic party called ndc has been voted out of power.LOOK AT SOME UNMANNERED BOYS VOTED TO PARLIMENT.Very happy ndc is out.Very disrespectful party without courtesy;fron top to ...
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  • cuuh!. 7 years ago

    Ayariga, make sure this case doesnt go half way. Push on till those involved are being kicked out frm de race. Their not fit. Agyarko & Osei looks like criminals. Mrs Addo, tell your husband to fire them when your in bed. You ...
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  • Yaw Boateng 7 years ago

    This thief are going to waste the speakers time for nothing.They lost the election and only trying to waste time to disorganized The NPP

  • gyasi 7 years ago

    ONE GOOD TURN DESERVES ANOTHER.

  • Iddrisu,Asawasi 7 years ago

    People like Ayariga and suhini will make ndc remain in opposition for long.Trust me!

  • Mike from Ho. 7 years ago

    No. No. No. It is theives like Muntaka who is collaborating with the NPP who will make NDC be in OPPOSITION. Forgotten what happened when he was at Youth and Sports?

  • BJ 7 years ago

    HOW CAN YOU MAKE A STATEMENT AND THEN ASK SOMEONE ELSE TO INVESTIGATE THE VERACITY OF THE STATEMENT YOU HAVE MADE? IF YOU DO NOT BELIEVE YOUR OWN STATEMENT THEN JUST SHUT UP. THIS PROVES THESE THREE BABLES WITH SHARP TEETH AR ...
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  • Stephen Donkor, New York. 7 years ago

    The parliamentary inquiry he is talking about should be able to find out if indeed he is making up these allegations to dent the integrity of this house or his purpose of making this up and should be able to seek for a censur ...
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  • JAMES Y 7 years ago

    Bribery has already started in Akufo-Addo's government. It has been anticipated. In four years time bribery and corruption under Akufo-Addo government will surpass Mahama's reign over thousand fold. Gullible Ghanaians must, a ...
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  • OKOROMANSA 7 years ago

    AYRIGA, SUHUYINI AND ABLAKWA ARE THREE ARROGANT MPs WHO JUST WANT ATTENTION. AT THE PANEL SITTINGS, THESE THREE GUYS BEHAVE AS IF THEY ARE PROSECUTION WITNESSES, THEY ASK STUPID QUESTIONS AND THINK THEY ARE THE BEST INTERROGA ...
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  • Abdulai Mahamadu 7 years ago

    This is another stupid.There is the reason why the nominees must go through interrogation by the panel members,otherwise they would not have organized that session,idiot.

  • apuuuu 7 years ago

    This sore losers babies with sharp teeth Ayariga Okudzeto and Suhuyini they are running criminal enterprise they should remove from appointment committee and they should not be call honourable is disgrace to cal ...
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  • ADUANABA 7 years ago

    Mr Agyarko is hitting some raw nerves even before he is confirm as a Minister.Talking about the shady oil deals bring fear to the heads that wear the crowns.Minister to be,attack them relentlessly and let the chip falls where ...
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  • YF 7 years ago

    This Suhuyini guy thinks his something eeeh ! He is in fact destroying the ndc and their party should forget about 2020,whether they like it or not NPP is in power and they in opposition if that is burning them then they shou ...
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  • Koo 7 years ago

    The question is how many MPs received the said bribe,is it only Ayariga or the rest of the minorities in vetting committee also received some of the bribe ?

  • Broni 7 years ago

    It shouldn't be internally dealt with as requested by the accusers; Mr . speaker let the court deals with so the whole country will witness it. The integrity of the Parliament is at stake here.

  • Kofi K 7 years ago

    I find it very hard to believe why the rest of the MPs, who according to Ayariga also received the said bribery money, are silent.

  • Asebu 7 years ago

    These imbecile jokers call themselves Honorables. Tweeeeeaaaaa. Only in Ghana.

  • Law of Kama 7 years ago

    His Excellency President Nana Akuffo Addo, i plead with you and many other Ghanaians who believe in your idles and that of NPP to expedite action to name a Special Independent Prosecutor to deal with tyeae and many other issu ...
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  • Law of Kama 7 years ago

    Those found guilty shd face harsh punishments even to the extent of throwing them from.the house. Ghana's image especially in Paliament is denting in the outside world. The world is watching closely.

  • Katawire 7 years ago

    The trio are trying to avoid the court action that is to be taken by Osei-Wusu. When is these 'children with sharp teeth' learn? They are asking for Parliamentary probe to apologisse at the end. Let them go and defend their c ...
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  • AKUFO, ALL DIE BE DIE UGLY DWARF 7 years ago

    GOOD JOB MINORITY IN THE HOUSE. NPP BRIBE TAKERS AND NATION WRECKERS ARE BACK AGAIN. FOOLS ARE NOW NOW IN GOVERNMENT. THIEVES.

  • D DAY 7 years ago

    NPP SHOULD DEAL WITH THIS IN A LAW COURT AS A FIRST EXAMPLE TO RID THE CROOKS IN NDC.

  • Ben 7 years ago

    These three people whether parliament investigate or not must be taken to court
    Didn't Muntaka denied the allegation, does Ablakwa and Suhuyini think they are more Ndc
    We remember Okudzeto Anlakwa with judgement debts. Also ...
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  • AGYAAKU 7 years ago

    Now that the petition has been handed in at the right quarters. We know that Truth shall out and the sacred image of Parliament will be maintained.

    As for those who are hiding behind the CRUMPS they can get today in prefe ...
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  • Nana bedii ade3 7 years ago

    I am really shocked about all this alleged bribery scandal in Parliament. My doubt is that, if it was true, I will the minority leader be quiet about this? Hmmm, Ablakwah and suhuyini are shady because the dance to the the tu ...
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  • ishaku 7 years ago

    when thy wee chopping our money.they have sy.party for d maasess.useless propaganda.just pls ur fut sojes

  • Nana bedii ade3 7 years ago

    Nonsense, these are bunch of useless boys. Ghana has wasted money on these useless corrupt idiots for nothing. Ayariga, ablakwa, and suhuyini are waste material for the country.

  • horton 7 years ago

    please they are taking you to court,it is superior
    to parliament

  • Isaac.Italy 7 years ago

    I think the way this man is about this scandal there shd be a little truth. So speaker take it up. Long live Ghana long live president. Corruption galore eii Ghana. Long live our homeland.

  • not a begger 7 years ago

    Is NDC opposition going to contribute meaningfully to help build Mother Ghana or going to destroy every effort of the NPP so they can come back to power in 2020. Ghanaians open your eyes.

  • SAVE GHANA 7 years ago

    I definitely knew it was those 2 twerps who were gonna support ayariga, that stupid suhuyini who wants to be known quickly in Parliament. such an attention freak. that boy thinks politics is like doing propaganda on radio gol ...
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  • HASSAN, Tamale 7 years ago

    Ayariga, a lawyer, heard RUMORS that the money had been given by Ayarko and he ran to a radio station with it? So if I came to him to sue someone for me because I heard rumors that that person had slandered me he would go to ...
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  • mussa- usa 7 years ago

    Ghana is now serious to MOVE FORWARD almost about 60 years of WASTE.This is the President's vision.

  • mussa- usa 7 years ago

    He has to be punished seriously.

  • tomlinson 7 years ago

    So the Ayariga family have a genetic defeciency afterall

  • DISHONORABLE AYARIGA 7 years ago

    This dishonorable idiot must be hurled before Court and stripped of his "Honorable" title. He is not only a looting brigade member, he is also a big liar !!!

  • NPP for you 7 years ago

    Yes now that the proper thieves has come to finish The Mighty Ghana let us watch them carefully Ghanaians.

  • Jahrule 7 years ago

    Those insulting them please wait and see the final results. How can a liar petition a speaker of parliament?

  • Dr. Plain Truth 7 years ago

    Use juju(Antoa, Akonedi, Kwaku Bonsam, etc) to command Thunder to strike dead whoever is lying before Ghanaian's.

  • Wise One 7 years ago

    You Ghanaians are very stupid..just like the rest of your African brothers. Genetically stupid race. Is this about your stupid politics? Is it about your two equally stupid and corrupt main political parties? Don't you know t ...
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  • Nana yeboah 7 years ago

    Ayariga thinks he is smart.he is afraid of the court so he wants to use the house to halt the suit.if by Wednesday Hon joe osei owusu hasn't sue him we natives of bekwai are ready to take the case to court

  • MAHAMA IDI 7 years ago

    AYARIGA,YOUR MOTHER IS LIKE YOU

  • clearance seedorf 7 years ago

    Who are those fools at all: Mahama Ayariga, Okudjato Ablakwa and Alhassan Suhuyini. All these jokers are in parliament. Ghana is doom.

  • NII 7 years ago

    Why is Ayariga running to the Speaker, but not to allow COURT to investigate it? He is afraid of of his own shadows. Do you remember this issue of Kuffour giving birth to Twins? AYARIGA must be prosecuted!

  • Nkrumah 7 years ago

    Where are the tractors, Thief Ayariga? You should submit your stinking self to a probe and scrutiny, idiot.

  • Rude Bwoy 7 years ago

    Attention seekers this is a trick from this three greedies trying to divert peoples attention from thier crime they comitted towards Ghanaians .the three most corrupted guys of Ndc. Ablakwa the leader of all the Ndc corrupt g ...
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  • Concerned 7 years ago

    If aboakwa is so interested in doing the right thing why did he try to convince Martin Amidu to help his friends regarding judgement debt.

  • lil 7 years ago

    The speaker has no option than to probe this matter. It must not be politics as usual. We Ghanaians deserve the truth

  • KB 7 years ago

    I know the end of people like Ayariga and his ilks. Their end always ends in SHAME. Wait and see.

  • Jasonwillie 7 years ago

    This man should be jailed like he jailed Adamu Dramani the former npp mp then and took his seat. if he is found guilty of this childish claims he should not be spared at all.

  • Rude Bwoy 7 years ago

    Yes it should be Probe and after that were also ansciously waiting and expecting the independent prosecutor to investigate Ablakwa for looting and massive corruption, and how he got his wealth.

  • Joey Boy 7 years ago

    The name Mahama has been associated with telling lies; the name Ayariga has also been associated with foolishness. Can you imagine what one who combines the two names, Mahama Ayariga, will be associated with?

  • Kobby 7 years ago

    I wonder why muntaka doesn't learn from past mistakes.This man is an opportunist and fight for his inTeresa be it good or bad without shame.

  • Kutsii 7 years ago

    Hmmmm hmmmm. Bribe oooo yieeeh Bribe oooo yieeeh ayeee. Do u know this song 'Great is Jehovah'? Substitute it with 'Shame to our MPs' . Foolish people who ride on political colours to get to parliament, not bcos they are any ...
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  • Babana 7 years ago

    The party is in opposition and the Northerners have taken over we must wise up.

  • Yussif 7 years ago

    Ayariga should not be the one petitioning the speaker of parliament for an investigation into this bribery allegations made by him,especially when the courts re ready to deal with matters like this if sued,as we read one of t ...
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  • ogya 7 years ago

    So soon npp has started it. Corruption is in their blood stream . chop chop has stated God save Ghana

  • Amidini 7 years ago

    We want thorough investigation into this bribery issue

  • Joseph boateng 7 years ago

    suhyunu and we're sponsored by mahama,it's only in 3 northern and volta region that they will vote for such people because those regions don't need progress

  • IBRAHIM 7 years ago

    THE AYARIGA BROTHERS HAVE SOUGHT TO EMBARASS AND INSULT THE PRESIDENT AND EVERY OPPORTUNITY. EVEN AFTER RIGGING THE BAWKU CENTRAL ELECTION AND WRITING TO QUESTION THE PRESIDENT ABOUT HIS SENIOR MINISTER APPOINTMENT, HE IS SEE ...
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  • Pope Innocent 7 years ago

    Why now? I thought they would go the speaker first before going public! Hmmmm.

  • Pope Innocent 7 years ago

    Why now? I thought they would go to the speaker first before going public! Hmmmm.

  • chas 7 years ago

    Please do this very quick, because leaders in this part of the world are found of these.

  • Angela from Teshie. 7 years ago

    The scandal implicates Honourable Ayariga and Honourable Muntarka. It shows how corrupt the minority are. SIMPLE!

  • yaw 7 years ago

    A bunch of crocks running. Ndc.How can we believe two version of ndc statement. How could these guys be in charge of our country? Thank God we have oir country back

  • CHE 7 years ago

    It is becoming clear that Parliament cannot be trusted to investigate this matter reasonably and without prejudice. The Attorney general should set up an independent body to investigate AGYARKOGATE

  • TRUE CITIZEN 7 years ago

    These npp ple have started. Specialise in corruption. they will finish gh money

  • Nana K 7 years ago

    Ayariga may be telling the truth. I remember in 2012 election this Agyako man and the wife sharing money to people to vote for him and forget Nana around Gulf House area. This is serious oooooo. Ghana!

  • Kwasi Kwansah 7 years ago

    The allegations were made on radio not on the floor of parliament. So let us have a full enquiry.

  • osei brafou 7 years ago

    Mr.ayariga be very careful of what u doing oooo because God is looking at u hhhhmmm.