Alleged witch, 67, stoned to death in the Upper East region

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Akos 6 years ago

Omg, what's happening in Ghana? Why are some people so wicked and barbaric?

Omg, what's happening in Ghana? Why are some people so wicked and barbaric?
PRINCE KWASI ADADE (OFIE P33) 6 years ago

PROF. ADEI FIRES SALVOS!!!!! COURTESY: CLASSFMONLINE.COM ----- The various corruption allegations surfacing are proof that the Mahama administration was far more corrupt than previously thought, former Rector of the Ghana Ins ...
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PROF. ADEI FIRES SALVOS!!!!! COURTESY: CLASSFMONLINE.COM ----- The various corruption allegations surfacing are proof that the Mahama administration was far more corrupt than previously thought, former Rector of the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), Prof Stephen Adei has said at a Business Roundtable organised by Yamson and Associates in Accra on Wednesday, 31 May.

“Do you know why many people want to be politicians? It’s because that is the quickest way to get rich in this country,” Prof Adei said, adding: “We are yet to know the facts because we are not the investigators but the types of things that are being revealed about the amount of corruption [are mind-boggling].”

National Communication Authority graft

So far three appointees of former President John Mahama are being investigated by the Bureau of National Investigations (BNI) for allegedly diverting some $4million belonging to the National Communications Authority (NCA).

The three appointees, according to Information Minister Mustapha Hamid, conspired with a private citizen to commit the act.

The former Mahama appointees being investigated, as named by Mr Hamid in an interview with Joy FM’s Kojo Yankson on Wednesday, 24 May, include Mr Eugene Baffoe-Bonney, former Board Chairman of the NCA; Mr William Tevie, former Chief Executive Officer of the NCA; and Alhaji Osman, former Deputy National Security Coordinator.

Their conspirator, according to Mr Hamid is one George Oppong. Mr Hamid said they engaged in the graft in connection with a contract between the Mahama administration and an Israeli company, NSO Group Technology Limited, in which the latter was to supply eavesdropping gadgets worth $6 million. The equipment were meant to help the government of Ghana monitor the calls of suspected terrorists.

In the course of the transaction, Mr Hamid said a local agent – Infraloks Development Limited – charged $2million as facilitation fee, bringing the total amount to $8million.

According to Mr Hamid, National Security, which did not have the funds for the equipment, allowed the NCA, which supervises the use of such equipment, to fund the project.

The NCA top officials, he revealed, withdrew $4 million from the NCA’s kitty but gave only $1million to the Israeli firm.

The surplus, according to Mr Hamid, was deposited into the personal accounts of Mr George Oppong, who fronted as an agent of Infraloks Development Ltd. He said Alhaji Osman orchestrated the entire deal.

According to Mr Hamid, demands by the Israeli firm to be paid the $5 million balance after the Mahama administration lost power in the December 2016 elections prompted the new Akufo-Addo government to probe the transaction after which the graft was detected.

Mr Hamid said: “They took $4 million from NCA accounts and paid $1 million to the Israeli company and then deposited $3 million in the accounts of the local agent, one Mr George Oppong, and proceeded to share the $3million among themselves.”
Kwaku Gbloenawo 6 years ago

Ignorance plus wickedness is the cause of all this. I remember very well some years back when my grandmother (who lived to be over 100 years) became demented and used to wake up at night (around 11pm) an start sweeping around ...
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Ignorance plus wickedness is the cause of all this. I remember very well some years back when my grandmother (who lived to be over 100 years) became demented and used to wake up at night (around 11pm) an start sweeping around her room and sometimes humming to herself. I would wake up frightened but go out to find out who was there. When I questioned her, she would sometimes give you incoherent answers. Because I knew what happens in old age, I will sometimes bring her in and have a conversation with her and convince her to go back to bed. I can imagine what will happen to her in a village like Tindogo or Denkyira Obuasi. She was such a lovely woman I would kill anybody who touched her. See what ignorance can do?
DusTY-FooT-pHiloSophER 6 years ago

Hmmmmm, old, a bit twitchy and poor = witch. That's all but the obvious calculation in that jungle we called home under this era of calendar 21st. How sad!

Hmmmmm, old, a bit twitchy and poor = witch. That's all but the obvious calculation in that jungle we called home under this era of calendar 21st. How sad!
kyekyeku 6 years ago

They killed a military man and its been in the news for weeks now because he is important, wait and see how many days the killing of this Poor woman is going to be in the news. God should forgive the Leaders of Ghana

They killed a military man and its been in the news for weeks now because he is important, wait and see how many days the killing of this Poor woman is going to be in the news. God should forgive the Leaders of Ghana
AJ 6 years ago

Thank you kyekyeku,I said to myself how can Ghanaians be so hypocritical on some certain issues but would row some under the carpets.even some Ghanaians are calling for the town to be exterminate from Ghana map but we have wi ...
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Thank you kyekyeku,I said to myself how can Ghanaians be so hypocritical on some certain issues but would row some under the carpets.even some Ghanaians are calling for the town to be exterminate from Ghana map but we have witchcraft camps build around our northern territories where innocent mothers,old women are been subjected to all kinds of maltreatment including stoning them to death yet we don't see Ghana media houses,political propagandists,Ghanaians social media parrots voicing it out to the world.may God have mercy on Ghana.
Joe Boy 6 years ago

Well said, Mr. Appiah. People are lynched all the time in almost every town and city in Ghana. Nobody protests. Suddenly a young "handsome" man called Mahama is lynched and everybody is pretending that it is a henious crime. ...
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Well said, Mr. Appiah. People are lynched all the time in almost every town and city in Ghana. Nobody protests. Suddenly a young "handsome" man called Mahama is lynched and everybody is pretending that it is a henious crime.
Will there be a campaign to stop lynching in Ghana or are we just angry because a man from a prominent family has been lynched.
Papa Chicago 6 years ago

Joe Boy you are one of the few educated person to understand this problem unlike others.

Joe Boy you are one of the few educated person to understand this problem unlike others.
Edem 6 years ago

I hope the millitary rush there too to arrest the culprits.. Ghana is descending into abyss. is it because maxwell mahama was a soldier thats why the rush to find culprits??

I hope the millitary rush there too to arrest the culprits.. Ghana is descending into abyss. is it because maxwell mahama was a soldier thats why the rush to find culprits??
Zeinab 6 years ago

Hmmmm Ghana

Hmmmm Ghana
Mohammed foolish fake prophet 6 years ago

This incidents occur most in the middle East than anywhere in the world and especially among Muslims,theyll stone you to death according to the Sharia law for even reading the quran upsidedown

This incidents occur most in the middle East than anywhere in the world and especially among Muslims,theyll stone you to death according to the Sharia law for even reading the quran upsidedown
Asan kushu Assan san 6 years ago

I never made a comment on ghanaweb but I have to make one for you this idiot. You are a son of a bitch. The people who killed my Bro are they Muslims ???? Sometimes people like you who don't know your father talk like you eat ...
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I never made a comment on ghanaweb but I have to make one for you this idiot. You are a son of a bitch. The people who killed my Bro are they Muslims ???? Sometimes people like you who don't know your father talk like you eat shit. Animal like you. When there comes a problem some of you try to create more out of the one already there. Wo y3 nnam. Kwashia
Ama 6 years ago

What is happening to Nkrumah's Ghana.God have mercy

What is happening to Nkrumah's Ghana.God have mercy
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Tina 6 years ago

Too many senseless killings in Ghana. This is the 21st century and primitive Ghanaians still holding on to the belief of witchcraft.

Too many senseless killings in Ghana. This is the 21st century and primitive Ghanaians still holding on to the belief of witchcraft.
Last warrior 6 years ago

GHANA police would never learn that it's their job to respond quickly to avoid and command respect in communities,and it's seems they only there after crimes are committed

GHANA police would never learn that it's their job to respond quickly to avoid and command respect in communities,and it's seems they only there after crimes are committed
iphone5 6 years ago

primitive fools>your problems will never end. What is going on in the country with this instant justice thing?

primitive fools>your problems will never end. What is going on in the country with this instant justice thing?
Boomer npp destroyer 6 years ago

The chickens have come home to roost with npp violent taliban party

The chickens have come home to roost with npp violent taliban party
Peace 6 years ago

Lawlessness everywhere, God save Ghana #CHANGE HAS COME

Lawlessness everywhere, God save Ghana #CHANGE HAS COME
Forson 6 years ago

Yes Change has come ... Foool
Is it the first tym we are witnessing instant justice in Ghana

Yes Change has come ... Foool
Is it the first tym we are witnessing instant justice in Ghana
Yao Boateng 6 years ago

I expect the media, general public, police and military to talk about this and security agencies to move in to arrest the culprits in the town. We are all equal before the law

I expect the media, general public, police and military to talk about this and security agencies to move in to arrest the culprits in the town. We are all equal before the law
Abdulai Mahamadu 6 years ago

What?

What?
Nack 6 years ago

So what is police force up to, is there any arrest? or untill captain Mahama problem is solved no one cares about the old lady, we are still watching and waiting.

So what is police force up to, is there any arrest? or untill captain Mahama problem is solved no one cares about the old lady, we are still watching and waiting.
JAY 6 years ago

I want to see the Ghana Army there

I want to see the Ghana Army there
USA NANA 6 years ago

Ghana only needs a millitary ruler not what we are seeing now.Soldiers can keep the nation going.Lets cast our memory back to the time of SALIFU AMAMKWAAH I SALUTE YOU WHEREEVER YOU MAY BE who can dare you you to litter Kwam ...
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Ghana only needs a millitary ruler not what we are seeing now.Soldiers can keep the nation going.Lets cast our memory back to the time of SALIFU AMAMKWAAH I SALUTE YOU WHEREEVER YOU MAY BE who can dare you you to litter Kwame Nkrumah Circle?He alone was in control there and now look at the number of people who clean circle and yet it's filty.This tells you and l that democracy is not good for Ghana only stealing
Tarja Pasiba 6 years ago

What is happening in Ghana????????????

What is happening in Ghana????????????
Yaw 6 years ago

Body released to family.for burial? Anybody arrested? Why has Captain Mahamas body not released for burial? Why so many arrests in captain Mahamas death? Because he is a soldier? Animal farm rule INDEED

Body released to family.for burial? Anybody arrested? Why has Captain Mahamas body not released for burial? Why so many arrests in captain Mahamas death? Because he is a soldier? Animal farm rule INDEED
adanko 6 years ago

We need the military now or never... stone a witch!!!!????? What nonsense

We need the military now or never... stone a witch!!!!????? What nonsense
Jokoko 6 years ago

What a wickedness the npp are paying their deities with Ghana blood

What a wickedness the npp are paying their deities with Ghana blood
Ghanamam 6 years ago

Be sensible n stop that infantile comment

Be sensible n stop that infantile comment
Xtc 6 years ago

When Wiseman Otabil said it was our culture to Lynch people than to hand them over to tbe police you have people insulting him

When Wiseman Otabil said it was our culture to Lynch people than to hand them over to tbe police you have people insulting him
ford 6 years ago

Witch hmmmm the foooooooooolish pastors are to blame. Fokin pastors

Witch hmmmm the foooooooooolish pastors are to blame. Fokin pastors
Justice for all 6 years ago

What's the difference between the cause of this innocent woman death and that of the soldier. Civilian die n its of no importance to the government, a top official die n we pretend as if it hasn't happened before. The family ...
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What's the difference between the cause of this innocent woman death and that of the soldier. Civilian die n its of no importance to the government, a top official die n we pretend as if it hasn't happened before. The family of the woman has to be dealt with. Not until the government treat the civilians as equal as the officials issues of this sort will never stop.
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No smoke without fire. 6 years ago

Mr Joe boy infact you are the best since i ever started using Social media,indeed Mahama from well to do family that is why i could see gov't officials and formal presidents also crying but when poor people in Somanya were cr ...
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Mr Joe boy infact you are the best since i ever started using Social media,indeed Mahama from well to do family that is why i could see gov't officials and formal presidents also crying but when poor people in Somanya were crying for electric bills are too much none these people said anything about it.politics is destroy our moral life and the country.
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Kofi Thompson 6 years ago

Ebeei. In 21st century Africa? Hmm, Ghana - eyeasem o.

If this is actually true - and not a fake news story deliberately planted on this Ghana-focused online news portal for mischievous purposes, by persons unknown - then ...
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Ebeei. In 21st century Africa? Hmm, Ghana - eyeasem o.

If this is actually true - and not a fake news story deliberately planted on this Ghana-focused online news portal for mischievous purposes, by persons unknown - then all those in the property where she was stoned to death, must be apprehended, closely questioned and those suspected of her murder tried swiftly, after forensic investigations have been carried out.

Such superstitious nonsense-on-bamboo-stilts must be discarded throughout our homeland Ghana. Haaba.
Abeiku SW2 London 6 years ago

Here we go ...

Here we go ...
JAY 6 years ago

Is Captain Mahama death more important than this woman who has been stoned to death?let's see if anyone will be arrested?

Is Captain Mahama death more important than this woman who has been stoned to death?let's see if anyone will be arrested?
Else 6 years ago

Ghana is not Ghana that I knew growing up

Ghana is not Ghana that I knew growing up
Fawuto bE gye 6 years ago

All these uppers have nothing up there, no brains!

All these uppers have nothing up there, no brains!
Ndc full supporter 6 years ago

This is soo stupid

This is soo stupid
Tweaa dc. 6 years ago

AND HOW MANY CULPRITS HAVE BEEN ARRESTED....OR THE WOMAN HERE IS NOBODY? WHERE ARE THE REPORTERS? OR GEORGE ORWELL'S ANIMAL FARM IS BEING APPLIED?

AND HOW MANY CULPRITS HAVE BEEN ARRESTED....OR THE WOMAN HERE IS NOBODY? WHERE ARE THE REPORTERS? OR GEORGE ORWELL'S ANIMAL FARM IS BEING APPLIED?
national 6 years ago

The weak link in Ghana is our Police Force ......undermanned, very badly trained, without the needed equipment, allowing themselves to be commanded around by politicians,and unfortunately, poorly paid and as a result often ...
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The weak link in Ghana is our Police Force ......undermanned, very badly trained, without the needed equipment, allowing themselves to be commanded around by politicians,and unfortunately, poorly paid and as a result often corrupt. There must be a change here.
Joe Boy 6 years ago

National, I agree with you. We must strengthen the police force. Double or triple the number of police officers, train them well and make sure they are well equipped and well paid.....

National, I agree with you. We must strengthen the police force. Double or triple the number of police officers, train them well and make sure they are well equipped and well paid.....
OWEN. NEW YORK 6 years ago

I'M SO SAD AND ASHAMED TO BE A GHANAIAN. THIS OLD LADY IS NOT A WITCH BUT SOMEONE WITH DEMENTIA. THE COUNTRY FOR A LONG TIME IS CURSED BECAUSE OF OUR BAD AND WICKED MIND

I'M SO SAD AND ASHAMED TO BE A GHANAIAN. THIS OLD LADY IS NOT A WITCH BUT SOMEONE WITH DEMENTIA. THE COUNTRY FOR A LONG TIME IS CURSED BECAUSE OF OUR BAD AND WICKED MIND
Ghana fo) ad3n 6 years ago

aaaaaaaaaba Ghana, please stop this nonsense

aaaaaaaaaba Ghana, please stop this nonsense
Kobb 6 years ago

Where there is indiscipline, chaos takes over. Where there is hpocrisy, truth and principles are disregarded. Some of the words that keep repeating in comments are intolerance, ignorance, barbaric. Young people, there is a hu ...
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Where there is indiscipline, chaos takes over. Where there is hpocrisy, truth and principles are disregarded. Some of the words that keep repeating in comments are intolerance, ignorance, barbaric. Young people, there is a huge task ahead of us after our parents and grandparents are gone from the helm of affairs. Meanwhile, the same intolerance that makes one not to pay attention to another’s point of view is still so much entrenched in us. The disagreement to the opinion of another person does not call for insults. The barbaric act of lynching is linked with such intolerance. Talk of ignorance; in 21st century Ghana, university students and graduates will argue to defend the existence of evil spirits, witchcraft, and the like. Fellows, we have a long way to go. In which century did such thinking cease in Europe and America? Look for “The Salem Witch Trials of 1692” - that was in the 17th century. And lastly, read Exodus 22:18, and ask yourself; in which century was that book written? In all things, let’s be truthful to ourselves, then, we can be truthful to others and be compassionate towards a fellow woman or man. Let our hearts be filled with goodness!
Anabee 6 years ago

As a police commander, what action did you take? These are criminals and should be arrested and prosecuted as a deterrent. Don't come to the media and say the body has been released to the family. This is a Crime and that's a ...
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As a police commander, what action did you take? These are criminals and should be arrested and prosecuted as a deterrent. Don't come to the media and say the body has been released to the family. This is a Crime and that's all you can say. You go and get more training as to what your responsibilies as a " a police commander are" tok belly!!
Mabry 6 years ago

i think we the people of Ghana n Africa in general should hence forth srop the lies of being Christian or Muslims. Because our faith in oneness of God has been exposed in our dealings .

i think we the people of Ghana n Africa in general should hence forth srop the lies of being Christian or Muslims. Because our faith in oneness of God has been exposed in our dealings .

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