This is no case. If he relative have overstayed their visas, they should ask them to come. This Benjamin guy is becoming something. After all, what is in the United Kingdom that is so special. Once upon the time there the Bri ... read full comment
This is no case. If he relative have overstayed their visas, they should ask them to come. This Benjamin guy is becoming something. After all, what is in the United Kingdom that is so special. Once upon the time there the British were also all over the world. I believe the overstayed their visas then!
AN. 6 years ago
Jack, those british in those days had no visas and they mushroomed everywhere all over the world. After haven looted wealth from those countries they turned around and made stupid laws requiring us to seek visas before we can ... read full comment
Jack, those british in those days had no visas and they mushroomed everywhere all over the world. After haven looted wealth from those countries they turned around and made stupid laws requiring us to seek visas before we can visit their country. Nonesense!!
Kwame 6 years ago
They are stupid laws but they are their laws. You don't like them, don't go there.
When Ghana enacted the "Aliens Compliance Order", the Nigerians and other Africans didn't like it but we bused them like sardines, without th ... read full comment
They are stupid laws but they are their laws. You don't like them, don't go there.
When Ghana enacted the "Aliens Compliance Order", the Nigerians and other Africans didn't like it but we bused them like sardines, without their belongings, to the border. Off, off they went! The Nigerians did the same to our Agege boys later. Goes around, comes around. May be John Boadu should ask his father!
trumpet 6 years ago
Thank you for reminding readers about the Alien Compliance Order (1969) and what the Nigerians did in 1983 and 1985. All those criticizing Jon Benjamin should wake up and go and read their history books. I expect Boadu to kno ... read full comment
Thank you for reminding readers about the Alien Compliance Order (1969) and what the Nigerians did in 1983 and 1985. All those criticizing Jon Benjamin should wake up and go and read their history books. I expect Boadu to know better. Some leadership.
Isaidit 6 years ago
How do you justify the tens of thousands of Ghanaians who try to gain entry into UK then?Some Ghanaians must learn to shut their stinking mouths before they talk themselves out of their daily bread.Ghana since Nkrumah has nev ... read full comment
How do you justify the tens of thousands of Ghanaians who try to gain entry into UK then?Some Ghanaians must learn to shut their stinking mouths before they talk themselves out of their daily bread.Ghana since Nkrumah has never been able to survive for a year without financial assistance from UK and other countries but Ghanaians talk as if the British were the ones eating at our feets.I was unfortunate to share air with this an loud idiot at a Restaurant near the Airport-Accra who insisted on regaling the whole restaurant with his exploits in London.About how dirty and unimpressive london was.At a certain point I had shut him down and ask him to visit Agbogbloshi to see how his fellow citizens were living in Accra.Build a couple of third rate malls in Accra and some idiots think they have arrived and they don't even own the malls.
MANTSE 6 years ago
Since this Story broke our so-called Political Leaders have PATHETICALLY exposed their UNFITNESS for Public Office just by opening their mouths.
Amazingly, all those Politicians finding NOTHING wrong with this embarrassing ... read full comment
Since this Story broke our so-called Political Leaders have PATHETICALLY exposed their UNFITNESS for Public Office just by opening their mouths.
Amazingly, all those Politicians finding NOTHING wrong with this embarrassing Development come from the same areas of the Country?
What makes the THINKING PROCESS of persons from these areas different from the rest of Ghanaians?
Is it in the WATER they drink or in their CULTURE? Whatever the cause is, they have done GREAT DISSERVICE to their brand and Parliament at Large.
MPs lied on Visa Applications, Acquired FORGED Marriage and BIRTH Certificates to present women they were not married to as their wives, Presented people for short visit VISAS knowing very well that they intended to permanently remain when they got there and surprisingly, Jonson Boadu and others of Akan origin see nothing wrong.
Well, the rest of Ghanaians see a WHOLE LOT WRONG. It takes Ghanaian Politicians to a NEW LOW and the Johnson Boadus are only making matters worse.
Dboy 6 years ago
MANTE or whatver you call yourself, If as a High commissioner you sat there for people to enter your country with fake documents then it's means you are not competent. John Benjamin should sit his ass down and concentrate on ... read full comment
MANTE or whatver you call yourself, If as a High commissioner you sat there for people to enter your country with fake documents then it's means you are not competent. John Benjamin should sit his ass down and concentrate on his job and leave Ghanaians alone. He talks too much. Is UK the only country in this WORLD. Foolishness this Benjamin guy doesn't respect at all. Always talking shit.
DIAMOND 6 years ago
1. "If as a High commissioner you sat there for people to enter your country with fake documents then it's means you are not competent".
2. "John Benjamin should sit his ass down and concentrate on his job and leave Ghanai ... read full comment
1. "If as a High commissioner you sat there for people to enter your country with fake documents then it's means you are not competent".
2. "John Benjamin should sit his ass down and concentrate on his job and leave Ghanaians alone. He talks too much...Always talking shit".
Flipping your brain just after a few seconds? Do you know this is un-abashed self-contradiction?
Dope Boy!
Kwame 6 years ago
The reason they require Ghanaians to have visas to the UK is obvious. Ghanas economy is broke, therefore Ghanaians as soon as they set foot in the UK are unlikely to return despite coming from privilege homes in Ghana. Simple ... read full comment
The reason they require Ghanaians to have visas to the UK is obvious. Ghanas economy is broke, therefore Ghanaians as soon as they set foot in the UK are unlikely to return despite coming from privilege homes in Ghana. Simple.
Nana Adu Parko 6 years ago
Why are some Africans like you people, so stupid? If Ghana politicians will not enforce the laws of the land, they shouldn't think that everybody is like them. What is the use of the Ghana immigration? As you people think tha ... read full comment
Why are some Africans like you people, so stupid? If Ghana politicians will not enforce the laws of the land, they shouldn't think that everybody is like them. What is the use of the Ghana immigration? As you people think that you've got some stupid Ghanaians to vote for you to be in power, please don't take it for granted. Ghanaian leaders are so stupid and dumb. They think that how they're destroying Ghana to go to a white mans country is better. Big fools! If you people are not fools & we're to be wise, Ghana would have been like a white mans country. John Boadu, I thought the NPP members are wise, that's why I voted for the party. So, if the stupid thing that these MP's have done, if you'll not condemn it, don't give it a praise. As you've made Ghana a lawless nation, don't ever think that other nations are like that. Stupid & senseless John Boadu, how long has your party be in power & what measures have been put in place to help Ghanaians? Look at what the Fulanis are doing to fellow Ghanaians. What have your party done about the situation? The Chinese people, why don't you drive them away? They're killing some Ghanaians & you people being so stupid, have kept quiet. Foolish Ghanaian leaders, do you want to tell Ghanaians that the Chinese government don't have gold in their soil? They've left theirs there and have come to Ghana, to spoil our land & water, & even killing some Ghanaians without being jailed. People are raping children and nothing has been done about it. Why do you politicians regard Ghanaians as stupid and also Ghana, as a village? If the NPP are able to work with the law of the land, then, Ghana will be a better country. Those who want to do the galamsey business, tell them to first go & dig their homes & rooms &'they'll get much money & the money that they'll get, they should use the money to build new homes & rooms. Any land which no one has bought, shouldn't be used as galamsey site & moreover, no private person should operate that kind of business. The whole world, it is only African leaders who're dumb, & not taking things serious. What has the nation Ghana, benefited from the so called OAU & the Ecowas? Please stop wasting the tax payers money & use it wisely.
anokwale 6 years ago
if these MPs are going to use their clout I would have rather have seen that they sponsored young people to get their education and student visas to the UK. Taking "wives/girlfriends" and "neices" to UK with no plan is actua ... read full comment
if these MPs are going to use their clout I would have rather have seen that they sponsored young people to get their education and student visas to the UK. Taking "wives/girlfriends" and "neices" to UK with no plan is actually quite silly. Some of the people they have taken there will get stuck in the system and suffer. In fact, they may even get involved in criminal endeavors.
KT 6 years ago
Can that man name any factory built in Ghana that he thinks he can be proud off .He should give us a brake .The only thing he and his government know is to champion guy right around the world
Can that man name any factory built in Ghana that he thinks he can be proud off .He should give us a brake .The only thing he and his government know is to champion guy right around the world
Ricardo 6 years ago
I thought this John Boadu was an honest and law abiding citizen until he made his contribution to the topic 'Visa Fraud' This Boadu is an opportunist, abuser, ignorant and a fool! Does he know the purpose of diplomatic passpo ... read full comment
I thought this John Boadu was an honest and law abiding citizen until he made his contribution to the topic 'Visa Fraud' This Boadu is an opportunist, abuser, ignorant and a fool! Does he know the purpose of diplomatic passport? How can people like him be a member of a ruling party and get things right! Don't get me wrong I support none of your parties! I have had some communications with this Jewish, Jon Benjamin and I can say he is an idiot! He helped these stupid and obsessed men who call themselves 'honourables instead of 'dishonourables' John Boadu, don't get carried away with your position in your party because you are Nobody!
Kofi-USA 6 years ago
I DID RESPECT YOU BUT YOUR COMMENTS ON THIS VISA FRAUD ISSUE GIVES ME A PAUSE. YOU SOUND IGNORANT AND STUPID JUST LIKE MOST OF THE MPS WE HAVE. BRITAIN HAS TO ENFORCE ITS LAWS AND THESE MPS CAN NOT USE THEIR POSITIONS TO DECE ... read full comment
I DID RESPECT YOU BUT YOUR COMMENTS ON THIS VISA FRAUD ISSUE GIVES ME A PAUSE. YOU SOUND IGNORANT AND STUPID JUST LIKE MOST OF THE MPS WE HAVE. BRITAIN HAS TO ENFORCE ITS LAWS AND THESE MPS CAN NOT USE THEIR POSITIONS TO DECEIVE THE HIGH COMMISSIONER JUST LIKE THEY DO EVERY DAY IN GHANA. I WILL BE GLAD WHEN MOST OF THESE COOKS ARE DENIED VISAS. THEY DESERVED TO DE CALLED DIS-HONORABLES AND NOT HONORABLES.
Obed Adore 6 years ago
You have said it all, Brother!
You have said it all, Brother!
Amaliba 6 years ago
Please, don't let us countenance wrong account. The MP'S erred, DP is to be used for official duties. Period. Yes Jon Benjamin came to Ghana with DP , but he didn't bring his 37 year old daughter or friends. Let us be law ab ... read full comment
Please, don't let us countenance wrong account. The MP'S erred, DP is to be used for official duties. Period. Yes Jon Benjamin came to Ghana with DP , but he didn't bring his 37 year old daughter or friends. Let us be law abiding Ghanaians and follow the law.
Atoklo 6 years ago
It's a disgrace John Boadu should say something so stupid. This is what happens when you give a krasini post. The African political doesn't see corruption as a problem and they apply the same stupid mentality to the law. Thi ... read full comment
It's a disgrace John Boadu should say something so stupid. This is what happens when you give a krasini post. The African political doesn't see corruption as a problem and they apply the same stupid mentality to the law. This stupid villager is trying to tell us that if break or abuse the law of the land, so far as you did not profit from that it's ok? What a fool? A few years ago a British cabinet minister rang the immigration office and requested that his nanny's visa application be speeded up, he was forced to resign within 48 hours but in Ghana, they become heroes by flaunting the law. And we don't understand why the white man keep progressing and we keep regressing. Kwasia.
edward 6 years ago
This is pure NPP arrogance!
Does this man even has some common sense?
We are talking about using a DP to acquire visa for a relative or family member with the pretext of going on holidays but knowing perfectly well you have ... read full comment
This is pure NPP arrogance!
Does this man even has some common sense?
We are talking about using a DP to acquire visa for a relative or family member with the pretext of going on holidays but knowing perfectly well you have a different agenda.Overstaying visas is a crime so you are using a Diplomatic passport to commit a crime. This John Boadu is full of arrogance and ignorance
ACCRAMAN 6 years ago
What is this John Boadu's post in the so-called Nana administration?
Asking stupid questions regarding how JonBee got into the country - JonBee is not an MP, he is the UK High Commissioner for Christ sakes. How do High com ... read full comment
What is this John Boadu's post in the so-called Nana administration?
Asking stupid questions regarding how JonBee got into the country - JonBee is not an MP, he is the UK High Commissioner for Christ sakes. How do High commissioners get to their post after being appointed High Commissioners - not by any fraudulent means? Always trying to defend the indefensible.
There is a fraudulent business going on in parliament and you just don't want to accept that, that is the case. People like John Boadu are the same people who will go any extent to say there is no corruption in parliament. Shame unto you. Kookoase krachie like you.
JonBee is cautioning the Speaker of Parliament to act quickly otherwise it will bring shame to the whole house.
ACCRAMAN 6 years ago
Waiting for the ANAS expose on parliament soon to hit Ghanaians right in the face, hahaha.
Waiting for the ANAS expose on parliament soon to hit Ghanaians right in the face, hahaha.
Odikro Mununkum 6 years ago
Do Ghanaians know the immigration status of all immigrants in Ghana. This is the problematic issue which the Parliament and the government should be vigorously concerned about not an MPs relatives overstay in UK.
Do Ghanaians know the immigration status of all immigrants in Ghana. This is the problematic issue which the Parliament and the government should be vigorously concerned about not an MPs relatives overstay in UK.
Citizen 6 years ago
This is a stupid question to someone who has been appointed to represent his country in your country. Has he over-stayed his stay in the country? NO. Why then such a question? Talk sense like an adult.
This is a stupid question to someone who has been appointed to represent his country in your country. Has he over-stayed his stay in the country? NO. Why then such a question? Talk sense like an adult.
K. Anderson 6 years ago
It's nonsensical, Mr. John Boadu, to ask a diplomat as to which visa he used to gain entry into Ghana. The problem is that we're very corrupt in Ghana, especially those of you in public office. I personally see Mr. Jon Benjam ... read full comment
It's nonsensical, Mr. John Boadu, to ask a diplomat as to which visa he used to gain entry into Ghana. The problem is that we're very corrupt in Ghana, especially those of you in public office. I personally see Mr. Jon Benjamin as an asset for Ghana, if we're going to successfully fight corruption. You MPs and other public office holders must start with yourselves.
The following is what I posted earlier on this subject elsewhere on Ghanaweb.com:
Kojo Adu Asare and Sammy Awuku, the British High Commissioner, Mr. Jon Benjamin, has done absolutely nothing wrong. He has every right to speak as he has been doing. After all, is this visa fraud not directed at the country Britain by the Ghanaian MPs mentioned?
The problem is the corruption by Ghanaians and Mr. Benjamin did the right thing to expose those government officials involved in the visa fraud. The only way corruption may begin to be minimized, id not eliminated, is when the perpetrators are exposed and the law takes its rightful course in dealing with those who use their official positions to break it.
I for one congratulate Mr. Benjamin on his contributions. I wish other diplomats will similarly do what the British High Commissioner is doing by 'poking his nose' into our affairs. It's healthy for Ghana as a whole.
C of G 6 years ago
Does someone has to use his office to gat visa for someone? are our MPs travel agents.This is a disgrace to Ghana that has to be stopped.
Does someone has to use his office to gat visa for someone? are our MPs travel agents.This is a disgrace to Ghana that has to be stopped.
Samdougi 6 years ago
Yes,I agree that we have to respect the law as a nation,why should our MP's,law makers of a descent country like Ghana behave that way,unfortunately when it comes to this and it affects the political divide,you'll see them sh ... read full comment
Yes,I agree that we have to respect the law as a nation,why should our MP's,law makers of a descent country like Ghana behave that way,unfortunately when it comes to this and it affects the political divide,you'll see them shameful defending the issue.The time has now come for Ghanaians to start voting for individuals with gud morals than supporting criminals who hired behind political parties to solicit their votes,I am so disappointed in the comments made by Courage Quashigah and Samuel Okudzeto Ablaqua on the issue.H
Koliko 6 years ago
The npp is indeed full of babies with no brain.
The npp is indeed full of babies with no brain.
Dan Buduh 6 years ago
The word underlying the issue is fraud! If our MPs supported their relatives through fraud means to acqquire the visas, this should be a concern. The MPs are the law makers and if they resort to fraud, you do not see why we s ... read full comment
The word underlying the issue is fraud! If our MPs supported their relatives through fraud means to acqquire the visas, this should be a concern. The MPs are the law makers and if they resort to fraud, you do not see why we should be talking about this in the public domain. I disagree with you, please. Fraud is fraud and must be spoken against irrespective of the perpetrators. So please, allow the public to share their views except you have a way to eradicate fraud from the country; in that case, Bravo.
Thank you.
Yaw 6 years ago
Are you on the defense because they belong to your party? Why are we always ready to jump the ship to other countries. Can't we develop our own country? I'm ashamed that law makers are into this. our country is in trouble!
Are you on the defense because they belong to your party? Why are we always ready to jump the ship to other countries. Can't we develop our own country? I'm ashamed that law makers are into this. our country is in trouble!
Fine boy 6 years ago
John Boadu and Kuko Anyodiho area not qualify to be leaders of even Bush animals.. did Boudu think uk is his house that he anybody can and stay and leave anytime she or he want???
Let's face the facts and stop exposing ign ... read full comment
John Boadu and Kuko Anyodiho area not qualify to be leaders of even Bush animals.. did Boudu think uk is his house that he anybody can and stay and leave anytime she or he want???
Let's face the facts and stop exposing ignorance . Did the MPs not aware that staying in UK after your visa expired is ilegal??
JSS 6 years ago
Using your position to get visas for relatives is not one of the duties of MPs. We have abused our offices in Ghana to such an extent that we cannot distinguish between use and abuse. By the way, who says as when you abuse yo ... read full comment
Using your position to get visas for relatives is not one of the duties of MPs. We have abused our offices in Ghana to such an extent that we cannot distinguish between use and abuse. By the way, who says as when you abuse your position for a visa your relative can overstay?
alex 6 years ago
Thank you mr. Boadu, I think the British ambassador don't have any good work to do, by spending time on things like this
Thank you mr. Boadu, I think the British ambassador don't have any good work to do, by spending time on things like this
JSS 6 years ago
You can't be serious. The high commissioner wants our politicians to respect their laws and you think that is not important? If we want to be lawless, Let's keep it here. The guy wants the laws of his country to be respected ... read full comment
You can't be serious. The high commissioner wants our politicians to respect their laws and you think that is not important? If we want to be lawless, Let's keep it here. The guy wants the laws of his country to be respected even by those who are above the law in their countries.
Cee Usa 6 years ago
Yes Aba you are right what do the British have the most dirty country in Europe this Benjamin should live the MPs alone
Yes Aba you are right what do the British have the most dirty country in Europe this Benjamin should live the MPs alone
EDWARD 6 years ago
THAT IS YOUR THINKING BUT IT IS NOT YOUR THINKING THAT IS THE MEASURE. GRANTING WITHOUT ADMITTING THAT THE ONLY ISSUE IS THE DAUGHTER'S OVERSTAY, WHY DID THE 37 YR OLD DAUGHTER NOT APPLY FOR THE VISA ON HER OWN? SHE CHOSE TO ... read full comment
THAT IS YOUR THINKING BUT IT IS NOT YOUR THINKING THAT IS THE MEASURE. GRANTING WITHOUT ADMITTING THAT THE ONLY ISSUE IS THE DAUGHTER'S OVERSTAY, WHY DID THE 37 YR OLD DAUGHTER NOT APPLY FOR THE VISA ON HER OWN? SHE CHOSE TO BE ATTACHED TO THE FATHER'S PRIVILEGES. BUT HEY, PRIVILEGES GO WITH RESPONSIBILITIES. IT BECAME THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE MP TO ENSURE THE DAUGHTER'S RETURN. IF HE DID NOT ENSURE THAT, THEN HE MUST BEAR THE CONSEQUENCES. I KNIOW FOR A FACT THAT OUR OFFICIALS EVEN TRAVEL WITH PERSONS UNCONNECTED WITH THE PURPOISES FOR THE TRIPS, AND THEY CHARGE THEM HUGE MONIES. IT IS THE REASON WHY INNOCENT APPLICANTS ARE BOUNCED AT THESE EMBASSIES. LET US NOT SHED TEARS FOR THIS KIND OF IRRESPONSIBILITY. SECOND, IF SHE APPLIED FOR THE VISA AND STATED SHE WOULD RETURN INTHREE WEEKS, A FACT THE MP WAS FULLY AWARE OF, AND DID NOT RETURN, IT AMOUNTS TO MISREPRESENTATION. THIRDLY, OF REALLY THE DAUGTHER ABSCONDED WITHOUT THE MPS KNOWLEDGE, I WOULD WANT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESSED; DID HE LODGE A REPORT TO THE UK POLICE THAT HIS DAUGHTER HAD ABSCONDED? IF SO WHERE IS THE POLICE EXTRACT? AND ON RETURN DID HE GO TO THE BHC IN GHANA TO REPORT THAT THE DAUGHTER ABSCONDED AND THAT HE HAD REPORTED TO THE POLICE IN UK. PLEASE GIVE ME A BREAK! IT IS ABOUT TIME OUR ELECTED LEADERS BEHAVED RESPONSIBLY. TODAY, THEY TOOK BRIBES, TODAY IT IS VISA FRAUD, TOMORROW IT IS ABOUT SEXUAL HARASSMENT. OUR LEADERS IRRESPECTIVE OF POLITICAL AFFILIATION ARE BEHAVING IRRESPONSIBLY, PLAIN AND SIMPLE. I WAS SHOCKED TO SEE THE HON MEMBER WHO WAS ACCUSED OF BRIBERY AS THE FIRST TYO LAMBAST JON BENJAMIN. WHAT DID JON BENJAMIN DO WRONG? NOTHING!! WHEN ORDINARY PEOPLE GET INVOLVED IN FRAUD, IT IS OKAY TO PUBLIUSH , AND YOU FIND THESE SAME FRAUDULENT MPS SITTING IN FRONT OF TV CAMERAS DISCUSSING HOW THE MORAL FIBER OF GHANAIANS IS GETTING WORSE. WHEN IT IS ABOUT THEM AND IT IS PUBLISHED, THEY SCREAM THAT IT IS UNDIPLOMATIC. WHICH IS UNDIPLOMATIC? TO SECURE A VISA BY FRAUDULENT MISREPRESENTATION OR TO REPORT THE FRAUD WHEN IT OCCURS? ENOUGH OF THE PAMPERING AND SWEEPING UNDER THE CARPETS. THE MPS ARE WRONG AND NO MATTER HOW THEIR HIRELINGS SIT ON RADIO TO INSULT THE BHC, THE FACT REMAINS THAT OUR POLITICIANS ACROSS THE DIVIDE ARE LETTING US DOWN. FINALLY, A 37 YEAR OLD WOMAN WHO CANNOT SUPPORT HER OWN VISA APPLICATION BUT HAS TO RELY ON THE FATHER;S DIPLOMATIC SUPPORT CANNOT CONVINCE ANYONE THAT SHE WILL RETURN HOME. FACT IS SHE WILL BE A CHARGE ON THE PUBLIC FUNDS OF THE UK. THIS, THE FATHER OUGHT TO KNOW. I DONT THINK SHE WAS EVEN GAINFULLY EMPLOYED HERE IN GH PRIOR TO HER TRIP. I BELIEVE THAT THE ONLY REASON THE BHC ISSUED HER A VISA WAS TO RELY ON THE HON MPS CREDIBILITY. BUT UNFORTUNATELY, HE HAD NO CREDIBILITY HIMSELF. I HAVE EVERY REASON TO BELIEVE THAT ALL THOSE CRITICISING JON BENJAMIN HAVE EITHER BENEFITTED FROM THIS KIND OF FRAUD OR ARE STILL PERPETRATING SAME. THERE IS NO COLONIALISM IN THIS NOR IS THERE ANY WHOREDOM HERE. THIS IS FRAUDULENT MISREPRESENTATION. KUDOS, BHC.
Foreigner 6 years ago
This is a big problem with Ghana. Poor Leadership. John Boadu doesn't even see the problem with what the MP's did. It was fraud. It was breaking the laws of a land they wanted to visit. If our leaders say this is ok, wha ... read full comment
This is a big problem with Ghana. Poor Leadership. John Boadu doesn't even see the problem with what the MP's did. It was fraud. It was breaking the laws of a land they wanted to visit. If our leaders say this is ok, what's wrong with doing other fraud? With this logic, John Boadu shouldn't have an issue if the Chinese embassy staff bring in tens of thousands of their countrymen to do business in Ghana (galamsey, small scale retail at makola, etc).
Pontius Pliate 6 years ago
As usual we see nothing wrong with blatant lies from our public officers and servants.
The U.K. I believe is much aware of people who use fraudulent reasons to enter the UK with no intention of returning but I want to beli ... read full comment
As usual we see nothing wrong with blatant lies from our public officers and servants.
The U.K. I believe is much aware of people who use fraudulent reasons to enter the UK with no intention of returning but I want to believe what they can countenance is the tacit involvement or better still government officials adopting the same modus operandi. It is quite silly and makes the British authorities look stupid.
I support the High Commissioner 100% and they should fron henceforth raise the red flag on any politician. We must learn to live above reproach
Cole 6 years ago
When John Benjamin was giving it to ndc, npp guys were happy. Today the tables have turned and npp is complaining. The truth is Mahama Ayariga was right abt corruption in parliament.
When John Benjamin was giving it to ndc, npp guys were happy. Today the tables have turned and npp is complaining. The truth is Mahama Ayariga was right abt corruption in parliament.
Kofi Adjei 6 years ago
The High Commissioner is not giving it to NDC or NPP. He is complaining about visa fraud by Ghana's parliamentarians. The visa fraud was not committed in the NPP era. When it comes to fraudulent deals to their advantage, you ... read full comment
The High Commissioner is not giving it to NDC or NPP. He is complaining about visa fraud by Ghana's parliamentarians. The visa fraud was not committed in the NPP era. When it comes to fraudulent deals to their advantage, you see both parties cooperating. That is how Ghana's parliament is. This is neither NDC nor NPP. It the whole parliament!
Villager 6 years ago
The baseline here is that NPP are crying loudest becos all four are/were NPP.
Politicians do not see fraud in their circles as fraud because such issues ought to be discussed internally and buried without us the villagers kn ... read full comment
The baseline here is that NPP are crying loudest becos all four are/were NPP.
Politicians do not see fraud in their circles as fraud because such issues ought to be discussed internally and buried without us the villagers knowing. Thanks to the Information Age, they can run but cannot hide.
Claus Olsen 6 years ago
Nepotism is just as bad as Bribery
Nepotism is just as bad as Bribery
NANA 6 years ago
The truth really hurts hence some of those so called Politicians are criticizing the High Commissioner.
The truth really hurts hence some of those so called Politicians are criticizing the High Commissioner.
Asante USA 6 years ago
There is nothing wrong telling the British officials the truth. The MP'S lied to acquire the visa. Secondly how come they the MP's returned after their visit but their relative did not return to Ghana. John Boadu. stop been s ... read full comment
There is nothing wrong telling the British officials the truth. The MP'S lied to acquire the visa. Secondly how come they the MP's returned after their visit but their relative did not return to Ghana. John Boadu. stop been stupid here.
Ghanani 6 years ago
What is John Boadu say? That is okay for MPs to misrepresent and lie to "sponsor their relatives?" I had so much hope that we would see much better behaviour from the NPP goons but here is proof that the script is the same, o ... read full comment
What is John Boadu say? That is okay for MPs to misrepresent and lie to "sponsor their relatives?" I had so much hope that we would see much better behaviour from the NPP goons but here is proof that the script is the same, only the actors have changed.
How can any honest person seek to defend this? There is NO country I have been to that treats "misrepresentation" on visa applications kindly. Please ask your NPP and NDC MPs to behave "honourably!"
My view 6 years ago
John Boadu shut your big mouth up. That you are Acting Secretary of the ruling party does not necessarily mean you are learned in matters of diplomacy. Don't you know that using one's official.position, power, privilege, posi ... read full comment
John Boadu shut your big mouth up. That you are Acting Secretary of the ruling party does not necessarily mean you are learned in matters of diplomacy. Don't you know that using one's official.position, power, privilege, position and facilities to solely promote the interests of your close relatives amounts to nepotism? It is also discriminatory against all others. What about those who do not have and may never have relatives who are MPs? Who caters for their interests? Or they are not Ghanains? It is only in Ghana that when a purpose has official position we want to turn it into a family affair.Just shut up and stop defending what is very wrong. If an MP has a relative who wants to travel outside let them use the normal application process for visas and not mess us up as a country.
BB 6 years ago
It is typical of MPs to extort monies from ppl who wants visa to travel, they use their position to do that always,no two ways about that. They always claim those involve are their relatives so they should not be spared, to p ... read full comment
It is typical of MPs to extort monies from ppl who wants visa to travel, they use their position to do that always,no two ways about that. They always claim those involve are their relatives so they should not be spared, to prevent others to do same. I'm suggesting that all deplomatic passport given to the MPs should be taken from them period. Passport should be issued when they are traveling for issues concerning government n ot when they are not.
bkm 6 years ago
NPP, tell this IDIOT to shut up. He is making a mockery of the party.
NPP, tell this IDIOT to shut up. He is making a mockery of the party.
Yaw 6 years ago
How did the British High Commissioner gain access to Ghana? May be through witch craft… Massage, this issue is serious. Our MPs travelled with people who went missing yet the legislators did not bother to inform the police. ... read full comment
How did the British High Commissioner gain access to Ghana? May be through witch craft… Massage, this issue is serious. Our MPs travelled with people who went missing yet the legislators did not bother to inform the police. How do you expect the government of the United Kingdom to trust members of our government??????????
People must be reasonable on this matter. This is not the first time. IT has happened many times in the past I'm sure.
JB Cymande 6 years ago
How can a WHOLE politician ask such a BUSHMAN'S question??
You people are disgracing Ghana to the highest level
How can a WHOLE politician ask such a BUSHMAN'S question??
You people are disgracing Ghana to the highest level
EDWARD 6 years ago
THAT IS YOUR THINKING BUT IT IS NOT YOUR THINKING THAT IS THE MEASURE. GRANTING WITHOUT ADMITTING THAT THE ONLY ISSUE IS THE DAUGHTER'S OVERSTAY, WHY DID THE 37 YR OLD DAUGHTER NOT APPLY FOR THE VISA ON HER OWN? SHE CHOSE TO ... read full comment
THAT IS YOUR THINKING BUT IT IS NOT YOUR THINKING THAT IS THE MEASURE. GRANTING WITHOUT ADMITTING THAT THE ONLY ISSUE IS THE DAUGHTER'S OVERSTAY, WHY DID THE 37 YR OLD DAUGHTER NOT APPLY FOR THE VISA ON HER OWN? SHE CHOSE TO BE ATTACHED TO THE FATHER'S PRIVILEGES. BUT HEY, PRIVILEGES GO WITH RESPONSIBILITIES. IT BECAME THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE MP TO ENSURE THE DAUGHTER'S RETURN. IF HE DID NOT ENSURE THAT, THEN HE MUST BEAR THE CONSEQUENCES. I KNIOW FOR A FACT THAT OUR OFFICIALS EVEN TRAVEL WITH PERSONS UNCONNECTED WITH THE PURPOISES FOR THE TRIPS, AND THEY CHARGE THEM HUGE MONIES. IT IS THE REASON WHY INNOCENT APPLICANTS ARE BOUNCED AT THESE EMBASSIES. LET US NOT SHED TEARS FOR THIS KIND OF IRRESPONSIBILITY. SECOND, IF SHE APPLIED FOR THE VISA AND STATED SHE WOULD RETURN INTHREE WEEKS, A FACT THE MP WAS FULLY AWARE OF, AND DID NOT RETURN, IT AMOUNTS TO MISREPRESENTATION. THIRDLY, OF REALLY THE DAUGTHER ABSCONDED WITHOUT THE MPS KNOWLEDGE, I WOULD WANT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESSED; DID HE LODGE A REPORT TO THE UK POLICE THAT HIS DAUGHTER HAD ABSCONDED? IF SO WHERE IS THE POLICE EXTRACT? AND ON RETURN DID HE GO TO THE BHC IN GHANA TO REPORT THAT THE DAUGHTER ABSCONDED AND THAT HE HAD REPORTED TO THE POLICE IN UK. PLEASE GIVE ME A BREAK! IT IS ABOUT TIME OUR ELECTED LEADERS BEHAVED RESPONSIBLY. TODAY, THEY TOOK BRIBES, TODAY IT IS VISA FRAUD, TOMORROW IT IS ABOUT SEXUAL HARASSMENT. OUR LEADERS IRRESPECTIVE OF POLITICAL AFFILIATION ARE BEHAVING IRRESPONSIBLY, PLAIN AND SIMPLE. I WAS SHOCKED TO SEE THE HON MEMBER WHO WAS ACCUSED OF BRIBERY AS THE FIRST TYO LAMBAST JON BENJAMIN. WHAT DID JON BENJAMIN DO WRONG? NOTHING!! WHEN ORDINARY PEOPLE GET INVOLVED IN FRAUD, IT IS OKAY TO PUBLIUSH , AND YOU FIND THESE SAME FRAUDULENT MPS SITTING IN FRONT OF TV CAMERAS DISCUSSING HOW THE MORAL FIBER OF GHANAIANS IS GETTING WORSE. WHEN IT IS ABOUT THEM AND IT IS PUBLISHED, THEY SCREAM THAT IT IS UNDIPLOMATIC. WHICH IS UNDIPLOMATIC? TO SECURE A VISA BY FRAUDULENT MISREPRESENTATION OR TO REPORT THE FRAUD WHEN IT OCCURS? ENOUGH OF THE PAMPERING AND SWEEPING UNDER THE CARPETS. THE MPS ARE WRONG AND NO MATTER HOW THEIR HIRELINGS SIT ON RADIO TO INSULT THE BHC, THE FACT REMAINS THAT OUR POLITICIANS ACROSS THE DIVIDE ARE LETTING US DOWN. FINALLY, A 37 YEAR OLD WOMAN WHO CANNOT SUPPORT HER OWN VISA APPLICATION BUT HAS TO RELY ON THE FATHER;S DIPLOMATIC SUPPORT CANNOT CONVINCE ANYONE THAT SHE WILL RETURN HOME. FACT IS SHE WILL BE A CHARGE ON THE PUBLIC FUNDS OF THE UK. THIS, THE FATHER OUGHT TO KNOW. I DONT THINK SHE WAS EVEN GAINFULLY EMPLOYED HERE IN GH PRIOR TO HER TRIP. I BELIEVE THAT THE ONLY REASON THE BHC ISSUED HER A VISA WAS TO RELY ON THE HON MPS CREDIBILITY. BUT UNFORTUNATELY, HE HAD NO CREDIBILITY HIMSELF. I HAVE EVERY REASON TO BELIEVE THAT ALL THOSE CRITICISING JON BENJAMIN HAVE EITHER BENEFITTED FROM THIS KIND OF FRAUD OR ARE STILL PERPETRATING SAME. THERE IS NO COLONIALISM IN THIS NOR IS THERE ANY WHOREDOM HERE. THIS IS FRAUDULENT MISREPRESENTATION. KUDOS, BHC.
COCO AIR CROW 6 years ago
WHY DO MOST GHANAIANS FAIL IN APPRECIATING THE LAW WHEN IT HITS THEM. VISA FRAUD, RED LIGHT JUMPING, PARKING AT INTERSECTIONS, DUMPING GARBAGE ANYWHERE AWAY FROM HOME,RECKLESS DRIVING BECAUSE OF BEING IN A CONVOY, STEALING PU ... read full comment
WHY DO MOST GHANAIANS FAIL IN APPRECIATING THE LAW WHEN IT HITS THEM. VISA FRAUD, RED LIGHT JUMPING, PARKING AT INTERSECTIONS, DUMPING GARBAGE ANYWHERE AWAY FROM HOME,RECKLESS DRIVING BECAUSE OF BEING IN A CONVOY, STEALING PUBLIC MONEY, ETC. WHY DONT WE SIMPLY BE LAW ABIDING TO PREVENT JON FROM OPENING HIS MOUTH. JOHN BUADU, YOU SEE HMM.
KROBEA ASANTE - UK 6 years ago
John Boadu grow up. Ghana needs people like Jon Benjamin. The HC is representing the British Parliament and he is doing what the British laws requires him to do. If you feel that he is wrong, appeal to the British Immigration ... read full comment
John Boadu grow up. Ghana needs people like Jon Benjamin. The HC is representing the British Parliament and he is doing what the British laws requires him to do. If you feel that he is wrong, appeal to the British Immigration Authorities. It is because Ghanaians do not want to accept their wrong doing that is why Ghana is at where we are at 60 years of independence. Withdraw your silly and nonsense question "How did you gain entry into Ghana?" Stop embarrassing the decent Ghanaians; stupid Boadu
Teiko 6 years ago
Our politicians and people in Power abuse Power with impunity and deception. Jon Benjamin is mandated to represent his country in Ghana so what stupid question is John Boadu asking? Most of these guys should go back to School ... read full comment
Our politicians and people in Power abuse Power with impunity and deception. Jon Benjamin is mandated to represent his country in Ghana so what stupid question is John Boadu asking? Most of these guys should go back to School. They are a Disgrace to Ghana.
Tawiah 6 years ago
He is showing to the wide world how uneducated he is on public radio.
He is showing to the wide world how uneducated he is on public radio.
EDUARDO DOMINGO 6 years ago
COMMISSIONER JOHN BENJAMIN , WHEN I GOT HOLD OF YOUR ESCAPADE ON THIS ISSUE , I THOUGHT THAT YOU DISPLAYED GROSS HYPOCRECY ON THAT OCCASSION AND IT IS UNBEFITTING OF YOUR STATUS! HOW ON EARTH CAN YOU AND DO YOU EQUATE OVER S ... read full comment
COMMISSIONER JOHN BENJAMIN , WHEN I GOT HOLD OF YOUR ESCAPADE ON THIS ISSUE , I THOUGHT THAT YOU DISPLAYED GROSS HYPOCRECY ON THAT OCCASSION AND IT IS UNBEFITTING OF YOUR STATUS! HOW ON EARTH CAN YOU AND DO YOU EQUATE OVER STAY OF TOURIST INTO VISA FRAUD????, WHAT DO YOU MEAN, IF NOT FOR YOUR MISCHIEF, THIS IS A MISDEAMANOR , IT IS NOT WORTH MORE THAN A SLAP ON THE WRIST, I EXPLAIN SUCH IN FEW MUNITES AT THE HEATROW AIR PORT TO AN IMMIGRATION OFFICER , WHEN MY VISITORS FROM KENYA TOOK ILL AND COULD NOT GET OUT OF THE UK, AND ALL WE GOT IS TO WATCH IT NEXT TIME! SO WHY ARE YOU TRYING TO BE SO HUGELY MISCHIEVIOUS? A TEN YEAR BAN FOR OVER STAYING , AND FOR MEASURES BRINGING THE NAME OF THE WHOLE GHANAIAN PARLIAMENT INTO DISREPUTE IN SUCH MANNER? YOU ARE SO WRONG IT DOES DAMAGE TO THE RESPECT YOU EARNED IN THIS COUNTRY! VISA FRAUD FOR OVER STAYING, WELL YOU DID IT AND YOU HAVE TO UNDO IT IMMEDIATELY! HOW CAPRCIOUS OF YOU? I HAVE TO STOP NOW OR ELSE!!!
Ghana-Ba 6 years ago
Shame buy tell us that your son just stole only small fish and it is ok
Shame buy tell us that your son just stole only small fish and it is ok
Obed Adore 6 years ago
See the true and crude mentality of John Boadu being displayed here? So this guy sees "nothing wrong" ?? Hmm.
How can such people that condone lawlessness and fraud lead Ghana and Ghanaians? John has warped brains I think.
See the true and crude mentality of John Boadu being displayed here? So this guy sees "nothing wrong" ?? Hmm.
How can such people that condone lawlessness and fraud lead Ghana and Ghanaians? John has warped brains I think.
London 6 years ago
AN IGNORANT MP IN A FOOL' PARADISE
Cant's we see the true and crude mentality of John Boadu displayed here? So this guy sees "nothing wrong with what the MPs have done?
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AN IGNORANT MP IN A FOOL' PARADISE
Cant's we see the true and crude mentality of John Boadu displayed here? So this guy sees "nothing wrong with what the MPs have done?
How can people who condone lawlessness and fraud lead Ghana and Ghanaians? John Boadu is not fit to lead in any sense and must be removed. Could he also explain why in spite of the millions of Ghanaians who make daily trips to Ghana, UK and other countries, the country cannot maintain a national airline profitably? My open question to this stupid MP is by his stand on the matter, WHY CAN'T WE MAINTAIN A PROFITABLE GHANA AIRWAYS?
Yaw Kpeloo 6 years ago
Jon please do not discredit our parliamentarians. Please this is nothing new. We have all gone through it before. Please please respect us as human beings and a country.
Jon please do not discredit our parliamentarians. Please this is nothing new. We have all gone through it before. Please please respect us as human beings and a country.
kwaku 6 years ago
this UK Jon Benjamin guy talks too much . he act as if he is part of our local government.
this UK Jon Benjamin guy talks too much . he act as if he is part of our local government.
Joe 6 years ago
hmmm master you want to say that they had not profited from their position as MPs by facilitating visa acquisition for their relatives? what answer do you want yes or no. I just yes.HiHihihihihihhiiiiii.
hmmm master you want to say that they had not profited from their position as MPs by facilitating visa acquisition for their relatives? what answer do you want yes or no. I just yes.HiHihihihihihhiiiiii.
ROGUE LAWYER 6 years ago
i hate people of using the black color list as a list of untrusted groups of minority.
i am black in colour , and want to warn people of color to stop using the word blacklist to mean something they hate, dont like, or dont ... read full comment
i hate people of using the black color list as a list of untrusted groups of minority.
i am black in colour , and want to warn people of color to stop using the word blacklist to mean something they hate, dont like, or dont trust.
the fact that i dont trust white people and see most of them as wicked and propagandas - permits me to use the white list to mean bad image and things ?=
The sad thing in this issue is that the Africa black colored people has bought to this nonsense propaganda from the white wicked people- who always want to cover their wickedness by accusing the innocent black color race.
if the whites colored people like jon Benjamin dont want to stop using the black color to mean something bad, then we the black colored race must also tarnish the white color, as wickedlist of people.
white = wicked & propaganda
hence fort we should also write white list to mean wicked and propaganda
YAW BOSOMPRAH 6 years ago
I WONDER HOW COULD JOHN BOADU ASK SUCH A STUPID QUESTION LIKE THIS.DON'T BE STUPID!
I WONDER HOW COULD JOHN BOADU ASK SUCH A STUPID QUESTION LIKE THIS.DON'T BE STUPID!
KWABENA KASAPREKO. 6 years ago
HEY ! JOHN BOADU, "WO YE KWASEA PAPA." YOU SHOULD BE PROSECUTED IN A COURT OF LAW. YOUR BEHAVIOUR, RELATIVE TO THE SUBJECT MATTER, IS FRAUD. IN ADDITION TO YOUR BEHAVIOUR, IN TERMS OF YOUR INTELLIGENCE, YOU ARE NOT QUALIFIED ... read full comment
HEY ! JOHN BOADU, "WO YE KWASEA PAPA." YOU SHOULD BE PROSECUTED IN A COURT OF LAW. YOUR BEHAVIOUR, RELATIVE TO THE SUBJECT MATTER, IS FRAUD. IN ADDITION TO YOUR BEHAVIOUR, IN TERMS OF YOUR INTELLIGENCE, YOU ARE NOT QUALIFIED ENOUGH TO HOLD A PUBLIC OFFICE. YOU ARE A FOOL !!!!
Kwamoko USA 6 years ago
John Boadu is misbehaving as if he is a bedfellow of these fraudsters. If he does the same thing using his position in government, then nemesis will catch up with him, too, damn it! Why are these people so ignorant of commo ... read full comment
John Boadu is misbehaving as if he is a bedfellow of these fraudsters. If he does the same thing using his position in government, then nemesis will catch up with him, too, damn it! Why are these people so ignorant of common sense? Are these the sort of nitwits in NPP? Am an NPP supporter but detest such dishonorable forays into things that are simple to understand. The guy is doing his job and you have beef with that? Morons!
Serwaa 6 years ago
Fellow Ghanaians there is no point hitting back. The MPs were wrong in what they did. There are certain things we will overlook but such issues will be treated differenly somewhere. Let us be law abiding and move in harmony w ... read full comment
Fellow Ghanaians there is no point hitting back. The MPs were wrong in what they did. There are certain things we will overlook but such issues will be treated differenly somewhere. Let us be law abiding and move in harmony with the rest of the world.
Kofi 6 years ago
JOHN BOADU SINCE WHEN DID U BECOME A SPOKESPERSON FOR PARLIAMENTARIANS? IN MATTERS LIKE THESE LET THE ALLEGED MEMBERS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES.THE BRITISH CARE ABOUT LAW & ORDER. THAT IS WHY EVEN A PRIME MINISTER, CELEBRITIES & R ... read full comment
JOHN BOADU SINCE WHEN DID U BECOME A SPOKESPERSON FOR PARLIAMENTARIANS? IN MATTERS LIKE THESE LET THE ALLEGED MEMBERS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES.THE BRITISH CARE ABOUT LAW & ORDER. THAT IS WHY EVEN A PRIME MINISTER, CELEBRITIES & ROYALS COULD GO TO JAIL OVER SMALL TAX EVASION. IF YOU CARE TO KNOW JON BENJAMIN DID NOT GO TO BACK TO UK TO MONITOR THE MPS RELATIVES. THE FEEDBACK WAS SENT TO HIM TO ACT ON. THIS BECAUSE UK/EU ARE FIGHTING TERRORISM ETC SO WANT TO WHO IS IN COUNTRY AT ANY POINT IN TIME.IF THE POLITICAL ESTABLISHMENT WILL ALLOW AND CONDONE WITH CHINESE, NIGERIANS,INDIANS,SYRIANS, LEBANESE ETC TO COME AND DESTROY OUR ENVIRONMENT, CORRUPT OUR SYSTEM FOR FOR A PRICE OF TOYOTA, V8, THE BRITISH WILL NOT SIT DOWN BUT APPLY THEIR LAWS STRICTLY. JOHN BOADU BE HUMBLE AND HELP MANAGE THE SUCCESSES OF YOUR PARTY WITH WISDOM. THANK YOU.
BRIGHT NANA KWAME ODOFOPA 6 years ago
THE BIG 419 GOVERMENT IS BACK IN POWER.THE NPP ARE 419 ,JUST 4 MONTHS IN OFFICE , LOOK WHAT IS GOING ON IN THE COUNTRY , COCAIN MISSING FROM PORT , EIIII NANA TAKE TIME OOOH , YOU ARE BIG 419 PAAAAAAA ,
THE BIG 419 GOVERMENT IS BACK IN POWER.THE NPP ARE 419 ,JUST 4 MONTHS IN OFFICE , LOOK WHAT IS GOING ON IN THE COUNTRY , COCAIN MISSING FROM PORT , EIIII NANA TAKE TIME OOOH , YOU ARE BIG 419 PAAAAAAA ,
obaatanpa 6 years ago
Fraud is fraud.... Are you saying because they used their position to acquire visas for their relatives is not an issue?
Thi is how we end up with all the whom you know in the system causing us more havoc as a country.Pleas ... read full comment
Fraud is fraud.... Are you saying because they used their position to acquire visas for their relatives is not an issue?
Thi is how we end up with all the whom you know in the system causing us more havoc as a country.Please don't say such things... so appalling
zongo boy 6 years ago
This man is acting as if we are still in the colonial Era.His sense of controversy and interference are problematic to Ghanaian populace.we the Africans and our ancestors have gone through a lot in the slavery days.we cannot ... read full comment
This man is acting as if we are still in the colonial Era.His sense of controversy and interference are problematic to Ghanaian populace.we the Africans and our ancestors have gone through a lot in the slavery days.we cannot allow any misguided individual to be relaunching a relentless attack on us and jeopardize our freedom.
Tawiah 6 years ago
NPP is always finding reasons not to be held accountable at all. John's excuse is flimsy and foolish.
NPP is always finding reasons not to be held accountable at all. John's excuse is flimsy and foolish.
Martin 6 years ago
This is the case of a criminal defending his fellow criminal, as most politicians are in the country. What a stupid and self-serving question to ask a diplomat how he entered Ghana. John Boadu can rest assured that Jon Benjam ... read full comment
This is the case of a criminal defending his fellow criminal, as most politicians are in the country. What a stupid and self-serving question to ask a diplomat how he entered Ghana. John Boadu can rest assured that Jon Benjamin did not enter the country illegally. Unlike John Boadu and his cohorts, the high commissioner will not fraudulently obtain a visa for his "close relatives" to travel to Ghana or anywhere.
Tigerliccious 6 years ago
John Boadu is corrupt and so doesn't see anything wrong with nepotism. Using your position to do favors for your relatives is wrong. It is morally unacceptable. Ghanaians in power have done that for so long. Time it came t ... read full comment
John Boadu is corrupt and so doesn't see anything wrong with nepotism. Using your position to do favors for your relatives is wrong. It is morally unacceptable. Ghanaians in power have done that for so long. Time it came to an end.
This is no case. If he relative have overstayed their visas, they should ask them to come. This Benjamin guy is becoming something. After all, what is in the United Kingdom that is so special. Once upon the time there the Bri ...
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Jack, those british in those days had no visas and they mushroomed everywhere all over the world. After haven looted wealth from those countries they turned around and made stupid laws requiring us to seek visas before we can ...
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They are stupid laws but they are their laws. You don't like them, don't go there.
When Ghana enacted the "Aliens Compliance Order", the Nigerians and other Africans didn't like it but we bused them like sardines, without th ...
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Thank you for reminding readers about the Alien Compliance Order (1969) and what the Nigerians did in 1983 and 1985. All those criticizing Jon Benjamin should wake up and go and read their history books. I expect Boadu to kno ...
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How do you justify the tens of thousands of Ghanaians who try to gain entry into UK then?Some Ghanaians must learn to shut their stinking mouths before they talk themselves out of their daily bread.Ghana since Nkrumah has nev ...
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Since this Story broke our so-called Political Leaders have PATHETICALLY exposed their UNFITNESS for Public Office just by opening their mouths.
Amazingly, all those Politicians finding NOTHING wrong with this embarrassing ...
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MANTE or whatver you call yourself, If as a High commissioner you sat there for people to enter your country with fake documents then it's means you are not competent. John Benjamin should sit his ass down and concentrate on ...
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1. "If as a High commissioner you sat there for people to enter your country with fake documents then it's means you are not competent".
2. "John Benjamin should sit his ass down and concentrate on his job and leave Ghanai ...
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The reason they require Ghanaians to have visas to the UK is obvious. Ghanas economy is broke, therefore Ghanaians as soon as they set foot in the UK are unlikely to return despite coming from privilege homes in Ghana. Simple ...
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Why are some Africans like you people, so stupid? If Ghana politicians will not enforce the laws of the land, they shouldn't think that everybody is like them. What is the use of the Ghana immigration? As you people think tha ...
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if these MPs are going to use their clout I would have rather have seen that they sponsored young people to get their education and student visas to the UK. Taking "wives/girlfriends" and "neices" to UK with no plan is actua ...
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Can that man name any factory built in Ghana that he thinks he can be proud off .He should give us a brake .The only thing he and his government know is to champion guy right around the world
I thought this John Boadu was an honest and law abiding citizen until he made his contribution to the topic 'Visa Fraud' This Boadu is an opportunist, abuser, ignorant and a fool! Does he know the purpose of diplomatic passpo ...
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I DID RESPECT YOU BUT YOUR COMMENTS ON THIS VISA FRAUD ISSUE GIVES ME A PAUSE. YOU SOUND IGNORANT AND STUPID JUST LIKE MOST OF THE MPS WE HAVE. BRITAIN HAS TO ENFORCE ITS LAWS AND THESE MPS CAN NOT USE THEIR POSITIONS TO DECE ...
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You have said it all, Brother!
Please, don't let us countenance wrong account. The MP'S erred, DP is to be used for official duties. Period. Yes Jon Benjamin came to Ghana with DP , but he didn't bring his 37 year old daughter or friends. Let us be law ab ...
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It's a disgrace John Boadu should say something so stupid. This is what happens when you give a krasini post. The African political doesn't see corruption as a problem and they apply the same stupid mentality to the law. Thi ...
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This is pure NPP arrogance!
Does this man even has some common sense?
We are talking about using a DP to acquire visa for a relative or family member with the pretext of going on holidays but knowing perfectly well you have ...
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What is this John Boadu's post in the so-called Nana administration?
Asking stupid questions regarding how JonBee got into the country - JonBee is not an MP, he is the UK High Commissioner for Christ sakes. How do High com ...
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Waiting for the ANAS expose on parliament soon to hit Ghanaians right in the face, hahaha.
Do Ghanaians know the immigration status of all immigrants in Ghana. This is the problematic issue which the Parliament and the government should be vigorously concerned about not an MPs relatives overstay in UK.
This is a stupid question to someone who has been appointed to represent his country in your country. Has he over-stayed his stay in the country? NO. Why then such a question? Talk sense like an adult.
It's nonsensical, Mr. John Boadu, to ask a diplomat as to which visa he used to gain entry into Ghana. The problem is that we're very corrupt in Ghana, especially those of you in public office. I personally see Mr. Jon Benjam ...
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Does someone has to use his office to gat visa for someone? are our MPs travel agents.This is a disgrace to Ghana that has to be stopped.
Yes,I agree that we have to respect the law as a nation,why should our MP's,law makers of a descent country like Ghana behave that way,unfortunately when it comes to this and it affects the political divide,you'll see them sh ...
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The npp is indeed full of babies with no brain.
The word underlying the issue is fraud! If our MPs supported their relatives through fraud means to acqquire the visas, this should be a concern. The MPs are the law makers and if they resort to fraud, you do not see why we s ...
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Are you on the defense because they belong to your party? Why are we always ready to jump the ship to other countries. Can't we develop our own country? I'm ashamed that law makers are into this. our country is in trouble!
John Boadu and Kuko Anyodiho area not qualify to be leaders of even Bush animals.. did Boudu think uk is his house that he anybody can and stay and leave anytime she or he want???
Let's face the facts and stop exposing ign ...
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Using your position to get visas for relatives is not one of the duties of MPs. We have abused our offices in Ghana to such an extent that we cannot distinguish between use and abuse. By the way, who says as when you abuse yo ...
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Thank you mr. Boadu, I think the British ambassador don't have any good work to do, by spending time on things like this
You can't be serious. The high commissioner wants our politicians to respect their laws and you think that is not important? If we want to be lawless, Let's keep it here. The guy wants the laws of his country to be respected ...
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Yes Aba you are right what do the British have the most dirty country in Europe this Benjamin should live the MPs alone
THAT IS YOUR THINKING BUT IT IS NOT YOUR THINKING THAT IS THE MEASURE. GRANTING WITHOUT ADMITTING THAT THE ONLY ISSUE IS THE DAUGHTER'S OVERSTAY, WHY DID THE 37 YR OLD DAUGHTER NOT APPLY FOR THE VISA ON HER OWN? SHE CHOSE TO ...
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This is a big problem with Ghana. Poor Leadership. John Boadu doesn't even see the problem with what the MP's did. It was fraud. It was breaking the laws of a land they wanted to visit. If our leaders say this is ok, wha ...
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As usual we see nothing wrong with blatant lies from our public officers and servants.
The U.K. I believe is much aware of people who use fraudulent reasons to enter the UK with no intention of returning but I want to beli ...
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When John Benjamin was giving it to ndc, npp guys were happy. Today the tables have turned and npp is complaining. The truth is Mahama Ayariga was right abt corruption in parliament.
The High Commissioner is not giving it to NDC or NPP. He is complaining about visa fraud by Ghana's parliamentarians. The visa fraud was not committed in the NPP era. When it comes to fraudulent deals to their advantage, you ...
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The baseline here is that NPP are crying loudest becos all four are/were NPP.
Politicians do not see fraud in their circles as fraud because such issues ought to be discussed internally and buried without us the villagers kn ...
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Nepotism is just as bad as Bribery
The truth really hurts hence some of those so called Politicians are criticizing the High Commissioner.
There is nothing wrong telling the British officials the truth. The MP'S lied to acquire the visa. Secondly how come they the MP's returned after their visit but their relative did not return to Ghana. John Boadu. stop been s ...
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What is John Boadu say? That is okay for MPs to misrepresent and lie to "sponsor their relatives?" I had so much hope that we would see much better behaviour from the NPP goons but here is proof that the script is the same, o ...
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John Boadu shut your big mouth up. That you are Acting Secretary of the ruling party does not necessarily mean you are learned in matters of diplomacy. Don't you know that using one's official.position, power, privilege, posi ...
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It is typical of MPs to extort monies from ppl who wants visa to travel, they use their position to do that always,no two ways about that. They always claim those involve are their relatives so they should not be spared, to p ...
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NPP, tell this IDIOT to shut up. He is making a mockery of the party.
How did the British High Commissioner gain access to Ghana? May be through witch craft… Massage, this issue is serious. Our MPs travelled with people who went missing yet the legislators did not bother to inform the police. ...
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How can a WHOLE politician ask such a BUSHMAN'S question??
You people are disgracing Ghana to the highest level
THAT IS YOUR THINKING BUT IT IS NOT YOUR THINKING THAT IS THE MEASURE. GRANTING WITHOUT ADMITTING THAT THE ONLY ISSUE IS THE DAUGHTER'S OVERSTAY, WHY DID THE 37 YR OLD DAUGHTER NOT APPLY FOR THE VISA ON HER OWN? SHE CHOSE TO ...
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WHY DO MOST GHANAIANS FAIL IN APPRECIATING THE LAW WHEN IT HITS THEM. VISA FRAUD, RED LIGHT JUMPING, PARKING AT INTERSECTIONS, DUMPING GARBAGE ANYWHERE AWAY FROM HOME,RECKLESS DRIVING BECAUSE OF BEING IN A CONVOY, STEALING PU ...
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John Boadu grow up. Ghana needs people like Jon Benjamin. The HC is representing the British Parliament and he is doing what the British laws requires him to do. If you feel that he is wrong, appeal to the British Immigration ...
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Our politicians and people in Power abuse Power with impunity and deception. Jon Benjamin is mandated to represent his country in Ghana so what stupid question is John Boadu asking? Most of these guys should go back to School ...
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He is showing to the wide world how uneducated he is on public radio.
COMMISSIONER JOHN BENJAMIN , WHEN I GOT HOLD OF YOUR ESCAPADE ON THIS ISSUE , I THOUGHT THAT YOU DISPLAYED GROSS HYPOCRECY ON THAT OCCASSION AND IT IS UNBEFITTING OF YOUR STATUS! HOW ON EARTH CAN YOU AND DO YOU EQUATE OVER S ...
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Shame buy tell us that your son just stole only small fish and it is ok
See the true and crude mentality of John Boadu being displayed here? So this guy sees "nothing wrong" ?? Hmm.
How can such people that condone lawlessness and fraud lead Ghana and Ghanaians? John has warped brains I think.
AN IGNORANT MP IN A FOOL' PARADISE
Cant's we see the true and crude mentality of John Boadu displayed here? So this guy sees "nothing wrong with what the MPs have done?
How can people who condone lawlessness and fraud le ...
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Jon please do not discredit our parliamentarians. Please this is nothing new. We have all gone through it before. Please please respect us as human beings and a country.
this UK Jon Benjamin guy talks too much . he act as if he is part of our local government.
hmmm master you want to say that they had not profited from their position as MPs by facilitating visa acquisition for their relatives? what answer do you want yes or no. I just yes.HiHihihihihihhiiiiii.
i hate people of using the black color list as a list of untrusted groups of minority.
i am black in colour , and want to warn people of color to stop using the word blacklist to mean something they hate, dont like, or dont ...
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I WONDER HOW COULD JOHN BOADU ASK SUCH A STUPID QUESTION LIKE THIS.DON'T BE STUPID!
HEY ! JOHN BOADU, "WO YE KWASEA PAPA." YOU SHOULD BE PROSECUTED IN A COURT OF LAW. YOUR BEHAVIOUR, RELATIVE TO THE SUBJECT MATTER, IS FRAUD. IN ADDITION TO YOUR BEHAVIOUR, IN TERMS OF YOUR INTELLIGENCE, YOU ARE NOT QUALIFIED ...
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John Boadu is misbehaving as if he is a bedfellow of these fraudsters. If he does the same thing using his position in government, then nemesis will catch up with him, too, damn it! Why are these people so ignorant of commo ...
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Fellow Ghanaians there is no point hitting back. The MPs were wrong in what they did. There are certain things we will overlook but such issues will be treated differenly somewhere. Let us be law abiding and move in harmony w ...
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JOHN BOADU SINCE WHEN DID U BECOME A SPOKESPERSON FOR PARLIAMENTARIANS? IN MATTERS LIKE THESE LET THE ALLEGED MEMBERS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES.THE BRITISH CARE ABOUT LAW & ORDER. THAT IS WHY EVEN A PRIME MINISTER, CELEBRITIES & R ...
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THE BIG 419 GOVERMENT IS BACK IN POWER.THE NPP ARE 419 ,JUST 4 MONTHS IN OFFICE , LOOK WHAT IS GOING ON IN THE COUNTRY , COCAIN MISSING FROM PORT , EIIII NANA TAKE TIME OOOH , YOU ARE BIG 419 PAAAAAAA ,
Fraud is fraud.... Are you saying because they used their position to acquire visas for their relatives is not an issue?
Thi is how we end up with all the whom you know in the system causing us more havoc as a country.Pleas ...
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This man is acting as if we are still in the colonial Era.His sense of controversy and interference are problematic to Ghanaian populace.we the Africans and our ancestors have gone through a lot in the slavery days.we cannot ...
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NPP is always finding reasons not to be held accountable at all. John's excuse is flimsy and foolish.
This is the case of a criminal defending his fellow criminal, as most politicians are in the country. What a stupid and self-serving question to ask a diplomat how he entered Ghana. John Boadu can rest assured that Jon Benjam ...
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John Boadu is corrupt and so doesn't see anything wrong with nepotism. Using your position to do favors for your relatives is wrong. It is morally unacceptable. Ghanaians in power have done that for so long. Time it came t ...
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