An apparent avid reader like CD doesn't recall "caterwaul" from Tom Sawyer and side-kick Huck Finn?
Tsk, tsk, tsk!
An apparent avid reader like CD doesn't recall "caterwaul" from Tom Sawyer and side-kick Huck Finn?
Tsk, tsk, tsk!
trufbtold 10 years ago
CD stated quite lucidly that he's never used the word,not come across it as u claim.
CD stated quite lucidly that he's never used the word,not come across it as u claim.
Kogare 10 years ago
Oga, It'd "shiver my timbers" to misquote the legendary and "awesome" CD.
This is his first paragraph:"A Nigerian friend used a word I had never # heard before - "to caterwaul".
Where is "CD stated lucidly that he's nev ... read full comment
Oga, It'd "shiver my timbers" to misquote the legendary and "awesome" CD.
This is his first paragraph:"A Nigerian friend used a word I had never # heard before - "to caterwaul".
Where is "CD stated lucidly that he's never USED the word" in above quote?
Is his word "heard" same as "used" to you?
William 10 years ago
What on earth can lead you to say without fear of error that it is a bribe and the President knows it. Are you God?
What on earth can lead you to say without fear of error that it is a bribe and the President knows it. Are you God?
True Talk 10 years ago
The question is, did he or did he not? The overwhelming consensus based on the laws of the land, is that he did!!
The question is, did he or did he not? The overwhelming consensus based on the laws of the land, is that he did!!
Morfy 10 years ago
1-track mind autocratic fiat?
"Courses for horses", onu lo!
Folks can CHOOSE to comment on what "attracts" their attention, non?
1-track mind autocratic fiat?
"Courses for horses", onu lo!
Folks can CHOOSE to comment on what "attracts" their attention, non?
yuuuooo 10 years ago
You can even bribe Ghanaians with T-shirts, Toilet papers, virtually anything of no value. They are very poor and desperate to survive
You can even bribe Ghanaians with T-shirts, Toilet papers, virtually anything of no value. They are very poor and desperate to survive
Akans Prophecies 10 years ago
But certainly not the presidet! Lol , A man who approuved and signed for the sacking of 32 learned judges because they used their positions for bribes ! Non ! Ghanaians may be poor to take bribes but certainly not the pres ... read full comment
But certainly not the presidet! Lol , A man who approuved and signed for the sacking of 32 learned judges because they used their positions for bribes ! Non ! Ghanaians may be poor to take bribes but certainly not the president.
KAB 10 years ago
Look William, it is not God who determines a bride; it's we citizens of this country who have acceded to be governed by a constitution and regulations emanating from it. The Prez took an oath and he should be the last person ... read full comment
Look William, it is not God who determines a bride; it's we citizens of this country who have acceded to be governed by a constitution and regulations emanating from it. The Prez took an oath and he should be the last person to break it. If we allow ourselves to go on this lane, using this as a case to defend others to come in future, Ghana will be in a total state of anarchy in future. Let's help ourselves to help our children and grand children.
zantoda 10 years ago
he didn't say when this happened, what is your beef? this has at least one novel to his credit or you don't know?
he didn't say when this happened, what is your beef? this has at least one novel to his credit or you don't know?
Lanz 10 years ago
So when an astute and diligent writer
proclaims " .... I had NEVER HEARD
before...", a reader is supposed to ask when did this happen?
OK.
So when an astute and diligent writer
proclaims " .... I had NEVER HEARD
before...", a reader is supposed to ask when did this happen?
OK.
polobolo 10 years ago
It has been ages and normal;especially if the word wasn't used after coming across it
It has been ages and normal;especially if the word wasn't used after coming across it
peeeeee 10 years ago
Rather than read the meat in the article you are nit picking!!!typical know it alls!!he said a friend once used a word,we don't know when,it could have been 1957,and then later on he came across it!!
Rather than read the meat in the article you are nit picking!!!typical know it alls!!he said a friend once used a word,we don't know when,it could have been 1957,and then later on he came across it!!
Sam 10 years ago
Well read and a very good writer but politically bias and lacks knowledge of the law guiding receiving gifts as a vice president in Ghana.
Go have a shave CD.
Well read and a very good writer but politically bias and lacks knowledge of the law guiding receiving gifts as a vice president in Ghana.
Go have a shave CD.
Wiafe. 10 years ago
Mahama is greedy. Ghanaians have been unfortunate to have a president that is greedy. This is a clear case where because of the president's greed he engaged in a clear case of conflict of interest.
Sad to see so many (in ... read full comment
Mahama is greedy. Ghanaians have been unfortunate to have a president that is greedy. This is a clear case where because of the president's greed he engaged in a clear case of conflict of interest.
Sad to see so many (including Pratt, Baako, etc.) come to defend Mahama where it is clear he has tarnished the office of the presidency.
Sundiata 10 years ago
Lordina went "a red light hustling"in Holland!! Real odwanfunu pres be that!! Lol.
Lordina went "a red light hustling"in Holland!! Real odwanfunu pres be that!! Lol.
Charles Agbenu 10 years ago
The NDC wanting to justify DJIBRIL win in the "Dodi - Pepesu road contract soon after presenting car gift to Mahama do political razzmatazz and say - " It was an EU contract with EU conditions. There was absolutely no invol ... read full comment
The NDC wanting to justify DJIBRIL win in the "Dodi - Pepesu road contract soon after presenting car gift to Mahama do political razzmatazz and say - " It was an EU contract with EU conditions. There was absolutely no involvement of the President in the processes leading to the award of the contract".
NDC take us as fools but we
are not small boys. We are not idiots.
Who says EU, World Bank or any contract cant be influenced?
Evaluators have a lot of discretion in evaluation and any powerful man especially a greedy bastardish Executive as Mahama can easily take a telephone and tilt the scales.
Mahama must simply admit his gargantuan failure, crime and recklessness & apologise and stop clutching at straws to confuse us.
The fishes in the Keta sea and the hungry antelopes in Gonja forest are not even impressed with this lame explanation from the executive.
Note.. the car gift is the tip of the iceberg which is immersed in Mahama cabinet's stinking cowdung.
Wiafe. 10 years ago
As president, John Mahama really did not need this vehicle. But Mahama is at the core a very greedy person. So far he has been able to fool Ghanaians.
This is because he uses a lot of "front wo/men" to supervise his gree ... read full comment
As president, John Mahama really did not need this vehicle. But Mahama is at the core a very greedy person. So far he has been able to fool Ghanaians.
This is because he uses a lot of "front wo/men" to supervise his greedy actions. So on the surface, it quite difficult to tie him directly to corruption scandals.
But we all know--whatever happens in the dark--will be revealed. This is clear conflict of interest and Mahama should be ashamed.
His supporters can call it whatever the want--but the stain can never be removed. For the rest of his life--it will be noted here was a president who sold his conscience for a cheap vehicle: Ford Explorer.
KANAWU KASABA 10 years ago
When the fish rots, it starts from the head.
The president is very corrupt and his actions, that of his govt and those he presides over make the case
When the fish rots, it starts from the head.
The president is very corrupt and his actions, that of his govt and those he presides over make the case
Kofi Dumja 10 years ago
He is indeed very greedy. I don't agree, though, that he has fooled Ghanaians. Ghanaians rejected him at the 2012 presidential election. But he used money and tribalism to steal the presidency. Atuguba, the president of the ... read full comment
He is indeed very greedy. I don't agree, though, that he has fooled Ghanaians. Ghanaians rejected him at the 2012 presidential election. But he used money and tribalism to steal the presidency. Atuguba, the president of the Supreme Court panel that gave the election to Mahama, is from the same North as Mahama. Mahama "settled" Afari Gyan with enough money to make him retire rich. And he promised the same thing to Atuguba, who has already collected part of his gain. After all that, Mahama was exposed by a gift of a car costing not more than $100,000! I mean, a mere $100,000.
NOBODY 10 years ago
The Alan Kyeremanten camp within the NPP has labeled clueless Serial Loser Akufo-Addo as "incompetent and a monumental failure". The NPP is dangling in the face Ghanaians a flagbearer Akufo-Addo whom the NPP knows too well to ... read full comment
The Alan Kyeremanten camp within the NPP has labeled clueless Serial Loser Akufo-Addo as "incompetent and a monumental failure". The NPP is dangling in the face Ghanaians a flagbearer Akufo-Addo whom the NPP knows too well to be incompetent and a monumental failure, and the NPP keeps wondering why Ghanaians are not interested in having their flagbearer as President.
Slyster 10 years ago
I have a lot of respect for you mr cd. The truth is what you speak, thank you. As for mr baako and the rest of the useless editors who know in their heart that mahama did the wrong thing and yet, go ahead and defend him ,we s ... read full comment
I have a lot of respect for you mr cd. The truth is what you speak, thank you. As for mr baako and the rest of the useless editors who know in their heart that mahama did the wrong thing and yet, go ahead and defend him ,we shall see come november 7th. You will all pay for your crimes. Thanks again mr cd, may God bless you.
nana addo 10 years ago
Sad such a fine journalist is being led astray.
Sad such a fine journalist is being led astray.
Apluz 10 years ago
What is "astray" about the points Mr. Duodu made?
Give us your "argument", Sir!
What is "astray" about the points Mr. Duodu made?
Give us your "argument", Sir!
Kwabena Yeboah 10 years ago
What is in a name, one might ask? Why did the old Ghana Empire vanished off the face of the earth, only to be superseded by today's Ghana? Although history tells us Ghana Empire was rich, the same history also tells us it was ... read full comment
What is in a name, one might ask? Why did the old Ghana Empire vanished off the face of the earth, only to be superseded by today's Ghana? Although history tells us Ghana Empire was rich, the same history also tells us it was a complex society. Though complex was not defined by the historians, but how complex?
What is in a name? Are we witnessing the Sodom and Gomorrah complexities such as what we are currently witnessing in the country today; boldface lies by our political leaders, debauchery, fatuous ingratiation for crumbs of power by Kwesi Pratt and others? Is Ghana the new Sodom and Gomorrah, and do we run the risk of extinction just like the Empire that predeceased us?
Is our country going to survive the next millennium if we continue to go this route where blatant lies and support for party sanctity are the norm? Our present Ghana definitely needs a saviour!
HASSAN, Tamale 10 years ago
All bribes come masquerading as gifts in names like - cola, something small for pure water, a drink, lunch. No bribe giver will ever say "take this bribe" .
All bribes come masquerading as gifts in names like - cola, something small for pure water, a drink, lunch. No bribe giver will ever say "take this bribe" .
Samson 10 years ago
Sorry Mr Duodu you are wrong, dead wrong. If he knew it was a bribe, he would not have accepted it. But I suppose everyone has an opinion and is entitled to it. But in your case as a journalist of some repute, you must back y ... read full comment
Sorry Mr Duodu you are wrong, dead wrong. If he knew it was a bribe, he would not have accepted it. But I suppose everyone has an opinion and is entitled to it. But in your case as a journalist of some repute, you must back your opinion with evidence otherwise you end up misleading the many people who may depend on you for balanced opinion pieces. You have woefully failed to reason out your points cogently and in this case Cameron you have failed.
kweku trouble 10 years ago
" you must back your opinion with evidence otherwise you end up misleading the many people who may depend on you for balanced opinion pieces". Mr. Duodu stops being objective when the issue is about NDC. He has his readers.
" you must back your opinion with evidence otherwise you end up misleading the many people who may depend on you for balanced opinion pieces". Mr. Duodu stops being objective when the issue is about NDC. He has his readers.
Kogare 10 years ago
Where do you get such crapola deductions from, that "....stops being objective when the issue is about NDC"?
This a man and journalist who faced down Dr Busia and hi Special Branch with a Graphic editorial @ both his
prof ... read full comment
Where do you get such crapola deductions from, that "....stops being objective when the issue is about NDC"?
This a man and journalist who faced down Dr Busia and hi Special Branch with a Graphic editorial @ both his
professional and personal risk.
How many journalist can "shout down"
their bosses esp., a whole Prime minister?
Do you realize how his "principles" have been a heavy co$t to him?
Villager 10 years ago
But those days that he was fighting BUSIA did we have this NPP/NDC duet?
But those days that he was fighting BUSIA did we have this NPP/NDC duet?
Morfy 10 years ago
re: "But those days that he was fighting BUSIA..."
Well, he sh'd be LAUDED for fighting the "fake democrat Busia"!!
Busia and his PP were neo-dictators and zombie-CPP!!
re: "But those days that he was fighting BUSIA..."
Well, he sh'd be LAUDED for fighting the "fake democrat Busia"!!
Busia and his PP were neo-dictators and zombie-CPP!!
kweku trouble 10 years ago
"How many journalist can "shout down" their bosses esp., a whole Prime minister? " what's the big deal? Don't we read journalists of state owned newspapers talk against governments in Ghana? Anyway people change, or people ar ... read full comment
"How many journalist can "shout down" their bosses esp., a whole Prime minister? " what's the big deal? Don't we read journalists of state owned newspapers talk against governments in Ghana? Anyway people change, or people are blind. If you read him regularly on Ghanaweb, you will notice the trend which I mentioned. Stop living in Busia's time and talk about today's issues.
polobolo 10 years ago
Cameron is right. The truth is you lack understanding
Cameron is right. The truth is you lack understanding
H S Fire 10 years ago
Sampson, you are wrong if you think Cameron Duodu "failed": OUR CONSTITUTION has defined ethics concerning accepting "gifts" offered to our Presidents. The "gift" should not exceed $200.00 worth, but certainly even "fake" For ... read full comment
Sampson, you are wrong if you think Cameron Duodu "failed": OUR CONSTITUTION has defined ethics concerning accepting "gifts" offered to our Presidents. The "gift" should not exceed $200.00 worth, but certainly even "fake" Ford Explorer regardless of manufacturing date will cost more than $200.00, abi? Do you want to dispute that too like Omane Boamah did?
Second, the so called "gift" preceded the sole-sourcing contract offered to the "gift" giver, and that's where that "gift" morphed into BRIBE. If you still think it was a "gift" rather than a BRIBE, and we have MANY people who share similar thinking pattern with you in Ghana, then Ghana our beloved country is DOOMED forever, rather than "FREE FOREVER" as Dr Kwame Nkrumah would prefer to see it. And by the way which wall on earth would cost whooping $650,000? Berlin Wall, or The Great Wall of China? You still don't smell LOOT and SHARE corruption here?
Massa, partisan politics will not help any Ghanaian: Let's show patriotism in unity to move Ghana forward ok?
Owura Keanu. 10 years ago
This is the most silly comment I have ever read. If he knew it was a bribe he would not have accepted it? You probably think the man who is ruling the nation is such a stupid idiot as not to know a crime when he sees it. If ... read full comment
This is the most silly comment I have ever read. If he knew it was a bribe he would not have accepted it? You probably think the man who is ruling the nation is such a stupid idiot as not to know a crime when he sees it. If that is your opinion, then advise him to resign. If this happened in the USA, the President will not even have the pleasure of resigning. He will be impeached and disgracefully removed. Some comments should not be made. In Proverbs, there is a chapter that says, in substance, that when a foolish man keeps his mouth shut, he is counted amongst the wise. Maybe, you should learn from that chapter.
apuuuu 10 years ago
i greedy with you 100% is a bribe no matter how they spine it the president had been cut red hand since 2012 they have not say anything about it until now with their stupid excuse apuuuu
i greedy with you 100% is a bribe no matter how they spine it the president had been cut red hand since 2012 they have not say anything about it until now with their stupid excuse apuuuu
Abdul-wa 10 years ago
great article
great article
Kwame Philly 10 years ago
With the burial of the President's mom, Ghanaian should now demand accountability on this issue. Why would someone in leadership position accept a gift? Most especially, when the giver of is a beneficiary of government contr ... read full comment
With the burial of the President's mom, Ghanaian should now demand accountability on this issue. Why would someone in leadership position accept a gift? Most especially, when the giver of is a beneficiary of government contract?
You cannot accept even a courteous gift if it is more than a defined bench mark -- perhaps 100 cedis. Even then you have to declare it publicly and donate it to charity. It is not acceptable to accept a gift of substance.
Perception is important. The president does not need such a gift. If so, why must he accept what he does not even need. Leadership and integrity are serious issues and leaders must set the tone through their deeds.
Kofi Gbagbladza 10 years ago
I am disappointed in Cameron Duodo. You are damn wrong. You don't know foko about what a bribe is.
I am disappointed in Cameron Duodo. You are damn wrong. You don't know foko about what a bribe is.
H S Fire 10 years ago
So teach us what BRIBE is Kofi.
So teach us what BRIBE is Kofi.
Augustine 10 years ago
@ K.G
what else will u call a bribe.
Shame on u and your NDC
@ K.G
what else will u call a bribe.
Shame on u and your NDC
Teddy 10 years ago
Is not bribe...go kill yourself if you like...
Is not bribe...go kill yourself if you like...
razak 10 years ago
I enjoy reading this man articles . Until recently I thought he was from Cameroon. I must say this particular article he wrote is from ignorant point off view. He is so pedestal in his analysis that I had to re look at the na ... read full comment
I enjoy reading this man articles . Until recently I thought he was from Cameroon. I must say this particular article he wrote is from ignorant point off view. He is so pedestal in his analysis that I had to re look at the name of the author to confirm that it was coming from him. Cameroon just learn to keep quite when you have no much understanding of the issue at stake. This one dei you have really disappointed me.
TKA 10 years ago
Your reply alone gives you up. Can you go back to school. The cheek of it. Mtcheeew
Your reply alone gives you up. Can you go back to school. The cheek of it. Mtcheeew
H S Fire 10 years ago
And what's your point that makes Cameron wrong Razak? You could not give your own reasons why you think what Mahama took was not a bribe. So, it's absolutely a bribe until you dispute that with facts and reasoning.
And what's your point that makes Cameron wrong Razak? You could not give your own reasons why you think what Mahama took was not a bribe. So, it's absolutely a bribe until you dispute that with facts and reasoning.
George Nutsugah 10 years ago
John Mahama has been the de facto president of Ghana for the past 7 years. The general public opinion about him is that he is incompetent and corrupt. He is also a thief and a liar.
John Mahama has been the de facto president of Ghana for the past 7 years. The general public opinion about him is that he is incompetent and corrupt. He is also a thief and a liar.
Prof. Issifu, USA 10 years ago
There are kids who will accept food from even strangers after their parents have fully fed them. JDM's acceptance of the Ford Expedition is akin to what these kids do. As the President of Ghana he didn't need to stoop so low ... read full comment
There are kids who will accept food from even strangers after their parents have fully fed them. JDM's acceptance of the Ford Expedition is akin to what these kids do. As the President of Ghana he didn't need to stoop so low especially because the state has given him all he needs. He doesn't even pay taxes! He's not fit to carry himself as President anymore!
OKOROMANSA 10 years ago
COMMON SENSE SPEAKING HERE. NOW LET THOSE IDIOTIC PROPAGANDISTS COME AGAIN. MAHAMA IS FINISHED, WALAHI!
COMMON SENSE SPEAKING HERE. NOW LET THOSE IDIOTIC PROPAGANDISTS COME AGAIN. MAHAMA IS FINISHED, WALAHI!
JOHN 10 years ago
EVERYBODY WANTS HIS OR HER VOICE HEARD. WHOM ARE U FIGHTING FOR?. SO ALL OF U ARE IN NPP AND U KEEP SELECTING A DEAD OLD MAN 3 TIMES TO RULE THIS COUNTRY. ARE U ALL AFRAID OF NANA YENKA MASEM?
EVERYBODY WANTS HIS OR HER VOICE HEARD. WHOM ARE U FIGHTING FOR?. SO ALL OF U ARE IN NPP AND U KEEP SELECTING A DEAD OLD MAN 3 TIMES TO RULE THIS COUNTRY. ARE U ALL AFRAID OF NANA YENKA MASEM?
the devils advocate 10 years ago
That may well be true.But let us all in all sincerity go back to the beginning and examine our collective conscience as a nation regarding our perverse and misguided practice of "gift giving",a euphemism for bribing of public ... read full comment
That may well be true.But let us all in all sincerity go back to the beginning and examine our collective conscience as a nation regarding our perverse and misguided practice of "gift giving",a euphemism for bribing of public figures.
From the beginning wherever one may want to start,can we find a single public figure in the Ghana we all know who has not been corrupted in this manner?
I dare say this is the classic case of "LET HIM THAT IS WITHOUT SIN CAST THE FIRST STONE"-In particular with regard to our present crop of greedy
politicians who are all in it for what they can get-SNOUT IN THE TROUGH!
We need to wake up to ourselves before we shit our nest completely
Jkm 10 years ago
What an airhead you are Kogare! Someone has taken the trouble to write a clear and simple article on a burning topic. He has stated his opinion without fear or favour.
Do you agree with him? You don't tell us. Do you disa ... read full comment
What an airhead you are Kogare! Someone has taken the trouble to write a clear and simple article on a burning topic. He has stated his opinion without fear or favour.
Do you agree with him? You don't tell us. Do you disagree and if so, why? You couldn't care less. All you are interested in is to boost your ego by picking on one word and twisting the remarks made by the author on that word as a mere aside.
If people like you can ignore substance and waste your brain power on irrelevances is it any wonder that Ghana is steeped in ignorance?
Showoff airheads!
Apluz 10 years ago
Idiot, who made fricking you the moderator?
It is Freedom of EXPRESSION, dictator.
I also found it very INCREDIBLE that an AUTHOR of Mister D's caliber would "joke" about a unique word like that!
His "unfortunate INT ... read full comment
Idiot, who made fricking you the moderator?
It is Freedom of EXPRESSION, dictator.
I also found it very INCREDIBLE that an AUTHOR of Mister D's caliber would "joke" about a unique word like that!
His "unfortunate INTRO" is a FARCE!
Take that to you shitty bank!
Dolidoli 10 years ago
Good save our mother land. Tins are
Happening in GH.
Good save our mother land. Tins are
Happening in GH.
sumaila,madina old road 10 years ago
any body hiidiing behind a pen, bible,or any kind of disguse shall be exposed.
any body hiidiing behind a pen, bible,or any kind of disguse shall be exposed.
samuel azumah 10 years ago
mr cameron,wait until the gift you accepted comes.
mr cameron,wait until the gift you accepted comes.
Patriot 10 years ago
This is plain folly on the part of the president to accept a bribe and offer to give it to the state. It makes the state an accessory to his nefarious deed.
This is plain folly on the part of the president to accept a bribe and offer to give it to the state. It makes the state an accessory to his nefarious deed.
Villager 10 years ago
What would you have said if the Ford explorer was found to be used as TRO TRO in Bole?
What would have been the difference?
What would you have said if the Ford explorer was found to be used as TRO TRO in Bole?
What would have been the difference?
Morfy 10 years ago
It'd still be considered a vey STUPID Mahama to accept "gifts" from any contractor who bids for govt. biz!
It'd still be considered a vey STUPID Mahama to accept "gifts" from any contractor who bids for govt. biz!
NOBODY 10 years ago
A stupid Mahama is a far better character than a CLUELESS and EVIL Akufo-Addo.
A stupid Mahama is a far better character than a CLUELESS and EVIL Akufo-Addo.
NOBODY 10 years ago
Cameron Doudu, you're wrong. You need to turn your attention instead to the real bribes that President kufuor and his Ministers took from firms that were engaged in bidding on oil exploration and eventual of-shore drilling of ... read full comment
Cameron Doudu, you're wrong. You need to turn your attention instead to the real bribes that President kufuor and his Ministers took from firms that were engaged in bidding on oil exploration and eventual of-shore drilling of oil along the western coast of Ghana. None of you have come out with facts or information suggesting that President Mahama kept the vehicle for his own use. The vehicle was turned over for governmental use, and if you have information to the contrary, then let it out. I'm sure Cameron was well aware of the many financial abuses taking place within the Kufuor NPP administration, yet Camweron not once ever came out to describe or inteprete such NPP misconduct. Or was Cameron's Nigerian friend not alive then to give him adjectives to use in defining or labeling corrupt practices by President Kufuor and his NPP government?
Lanz 10 years ago
Massa, hindsight is a bitch!
We are dealing with current issues where the "giver" is an active bidder of govt. contracts, and where the "taker" is still in power and actively contesting for 4 more years!
K-4, let's just ... read full comment
Massa, hindsight is a bitch!
We are dealing with current issues where the "giver" is an active bidder of govt. contracts, and where the "taker" is still in power and actively contesting for 4 more years!
K-4, let's just say, was lucky, just as Konadu , as First Lady bid and won govt. assets legally!
NOBODY 10 years ago
Massa, insight is indeed a bitch. And furthermore, the world of politics is not confined to today. Yesterday belongs to matters of now as well. If we're dealing current issues, then when this incident take place? The NPP is q ... read full comment
Massa, insight is indeed a bitch. And furthermore, the world of politics is not confined to today. Yesterday belongs to matters of now as well. If we're dealing current issues, then when this incident take place? The NPP is quick to talk about "totality of the situation" but wants others to refrain from bringing up the NPP's diabolical acts of yesterday.
Kwabena Aboagye-London 10 years ago
Another big fool
Another big fool
GIFT OR BRIBE 10 years ago
As a Dead Goat he did not know the difference between "BRIBE" and "GIFT". After all, Dead Goats don't see or feel.
And he accepted the "secondhand" car because "all car be car", and "all gift bribe be gift bribe".
As a Dead Goat he did not know the difference between "BRIBE" and "GIFT". After all, Dead Goats don't see or feel.
And he accepted the "secondhand" car because "all car be car", and "all gift bribe be gift bribe".
Steve 10 years ago
You Are Intellectually Ignoramus , you dont even understand whats a bribe .
You Are Intellectually Ignoramus , you dont even understand whats a bribe .
Kwei- Accra 10 years ago
Cameron Duodoo, you are a foolish man, period
Cameron Duodoo, you are a foolish man, period
Kojo Krachie 10 years ago
Well said,veteran journalist!I find it repugnant for people to defend bad behaviours such as this.We can do better and we should do better to safe guard this sacred democracy we enjoy as Ghanaians.
Well said,veteran journalist!I find it repugnant for people to defend bad behaviours such as this.We can do better and we should do better to safe guard this sacred democracy we enjoy as Ghanaians.
Alex at K.Danso 10 years ago
bribery and corruption Paa nie oh Mahama you disgraced Ama Ghana. Ama Ghana who used to assist her niebourining countries like Guinea, Mali and others financially under Dr. K. Nkrumah is now taken 2nd hand ford Expedition gif ... read full comment
bribery and corruption Paa nie oh Mahama you disgraced Ama Ghana. Ama Ghana who used to assist her niebourining countries like Guinea, Mali and others financially under Dr. K. Nkrumah is now taken 2nd hand ford Expedition gift from an individual from no where than Burkina Faso. Mahama Ama Ghana is weeping, shedding tears on you.
Alex at K.Danso 10 years ago
John, let me tell you, your good old prof mills contested 3 times before Ghanaians gave him the opportunity to rule. If you want Nana's death, then you and your family will be buried first for Nana will attend your funeral. I ... read full comment
John, let me tell you, your good old prof mills contested 3 times before Ghanaians gave him the opportunity to rule. If you want Nana's death, then you and your family will be buried first for Nana will attend your funeral. Irresponsible social media commentator. It's not your fault, it's President Kuffuor Nana Addo and Npp who have made social media so cheep for people like you having assess. Like if it were Papa Jerry and NDC you would have smelt pepper by now.
Eric 10 years ago
Hippocrates!!!! They go and live out there and pontificate on issues as if they know it all! Give us a break! Wake up and find your voices when NPP does wrong not only when you think you have something against the ruling gove ... read full comment
Hippocrates!!!! They go and live out there and pontificate on issues as if they know it all! Give us a break! Wake up and find your voices when NPP does wrong not only when you think you have something against the ruling government.
k.NYAME 10 years ago
OMANE BOAMAH IS A DISGRACE TO DOCTORS IN THE WORLD.HOW CAN A TRAIN PHYSICIAN CHEAPEN HIMSELF LIKE AN EDUCATED ILLITERATE?BOAMAH U ARE HIGHLY EDUCATED THAN YOUR BOSS.DISPLAY INTELLIGENCE AT YOUR MINISTRY.U TALK LIKE DE FIRST ... read full comment
OMANE BOAMAH IS A DISGRACE TO DOCTORS IN THE WORLD.HOW CAN A TRAIN PHYSICIAN CHEAPEN HIMSELF LIKE AN EDUCATED ILLITERATE?BOAMAH U ARE HIGHLY EDUCATED THAN YOUR BOSS.DISPLAY INTELLIGENCE AT YOUR MINISTRY.U TALK LIKE DE FIRST SENSELESS PHYSICIAN IN POLITICS.HOW CAN U SAY A HUMAN BEING IS INCORRUPTIBLE?
Okponglo Guy 10 years ago
Show me anyone in the ruling party or government who has been held accountable for anything? - Akonfem, National Service Secretariat, Woyome, GYEEDA, SADA etc.
Our democracy is a sham! There is no rule of law only the imp ... read full comment
Show me anyone in the ruling party or government who has been held accountable for anything? - Akonfem, National Service Secretariat, Woyome, GYEEDA, SADA etc.
Our democracy is a sham! There is no rule of law only the impunity of those who rig elections.
Uncle Sam 10 years ago
We are being ripped off through our embassies and missions. A friend who knows the Gh Embassy in Ouagadougou, BF, says the embassy itself was bought under strange financial circumstances, and adds that the fence wall in quest ... read full comment
We are being ripped off through our embassies and missions. A friend who knows the Gh Embassy in Ouagadougou, BF, says the embassy itself was bought under strange financial circumstances, and adds that the fence wall in question cannot cost even $100,000. So Gh contractors SHAME. Can't you even build roads? Why Burkinabe contractor? Oh Gh our dear Gh, wither are we drifting?
Alonzo 10 years ago
I am not surprise at Cameron Doudo because we know his political stand and he will always support his a Akim kinsman.what comment did he make when Nana Addo and KT Hammond stole our Drill ship money?
I am not surprise at Cameron Doudo because we know his political stand and he will always support his a Akim kinsman.what comment did he make when Nana Addo and KT Hammond stole our Drill ship money?
An apparent avid reader like CD doesn't recall "caterwaul" from Tom Sawyer and side-kick Huck Finn?
Tsk, tsk, tsk!
CD stated quite lucidly that he's never used the word,not come across it as u claim.
Oga, It'd "shiver my timbers" to misquote the legendary and "awesome" CD.
This is his first paragraph:"A Nigerian friend used a word I had never # heard before - "to caterwaul".
Where is "CD stated lucidly that he's nev ...
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What on earth can lead you to say without fear of error that it is a bribe and the President knows it. Are you God?
The question is, did he or did he not? The overwhelming consensus based on the laws of the land, is that he did!!
1-track mind autocratic fiat?
"Courses for horses", onu lo!
Folks can CHOOSE to comment on what "attracts" their attention, non?
You can even bribe Ghanaians with T-shirts, Toilet papers, virtually anything of no value. They are very poor and desperate to survive
But certainly not the presidet! Lol , A man who approuved and signed for the sacking of 32 learned judges because they used their positions for bribes ! Non ! Ghanaians may be poor to take bribes but certainly not the pres ...
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Look William, it is not God who determines a bride; it's we citizens of this country who have acceded to be governed by a constitution and regulations emanating from it. The Prez took an oath and he should be the last person ...
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he didn't say when this happened, what is your beef? this has at least one novel to his credit or you don't know?
So when an astute and diligent writer
proclaims " .... I had NEVER HEARD
before...", a reader is supposed to ask when did this happen?
OK.
It has been ages and normal;especially if the word wasn't used after coming across it
Rather than read the meat in the article you are nit picking!!!typical know it alls!!he said a friend once used a word,we don't know when,it could have been 1957,and then later on he came across it!!
Well read and a very good writer but politically bias and lacks knowledge of the law guiding receiving gifts as a vice president in Ghana.
Go have a shave CD.
Mahama is greedy. Ghanaians have been unfortunate to have a president that is greedy. This is a clear case where because of the president's greed he engaged in a clear case of conflict of interest.
Sad to see so many (in ...
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Lordina went "a red light hustling"in Holland!! Real odwanfunu pres be that!! Lol.
The NDC wanting to justify DJIBRIL win in the "Dodi - Pepesu road contract soon after presenting car gift to Mahama do political razzmatazz and say - " It was an EU contract with EU conditions. There was absolutely no invol ...
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As president, John Mahama really did not need this vehicle. But Mahama is at the core a very greedy person. So far he has been able to fool Ghanaians.
This is because he uses a lot of "front wo/men" to supervise his gree ...
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When the fish rots, it starts from the head.
The president is very corrupt and his actions, that of his govt and those he presides over make the case
He is indeed very greedy. I don't agree, though, that he has fooled Ghanaians. Ghanaians rejected him at the 2012 presidential election. But he used money and tribalism to steal the presidency. Atuguba, the president of the ...
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The Alan Kyeremanten camp within the NPP has labeled clueless Serial Loser Akufo-Addo as "incompetent and a monumental failure". The NPP is dangling in the face Ghanaians a flagbearer Akufo-Addo whom the NPP knows too well to ...
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I have a lot of respect for you mr cd. The truth is what you speak, thank you. As for mr baako and the rest of the useless editors who know in their heart that mahama did the wrong thing and yet, go ahead and defend him ,we s ...
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Sad such a fine journalist is being led astray.
What is "astray" about the points Mr. Duodu made?
Give us your "argument", Sir!
What is in a name, one might ask? Why did the old Ghana Empire vanished off the face of the earth, only to be superseded by today's Ghana? Although history tells us Ghana Empire was rich, the same history also tells us it was ...
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All bribes come masquerading as gifts in names like - cola, something small for pure water, a drink, lunch. No bribe giver will ever say "take this bribe" .
Sorry Mr Duodu you are wrong, dead wrong. If he knew it was a bribe, he would not have accepted it. But I suppose everyone has an opinion and is entitled to it. But in your case as a journalist of some repute, you must back y ...
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" you must back your opinion with evidence otherwise you end up misleading the many people who may depend on you for balanced opinion pieces". Mr. Duodu stops being objective when the issue is about NDC. He has his readers.
Where do you get such crapola deductions from, that "....stops being objective when the issue is about NDC"?
This a man and journalist who faced down Dr Busia and hi Special Branch with a Graphic editorial @ both his
prof ...
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But those days that he was fighting BUSIA did we have this NPP/NDC duet?
re: "But those days that he was fighting BUSIA..."
Well, he sh'd be LAUDED for fighting the "fake democrat Busia"!!
Busia and his PP were neo-dictators and zombie-CPP!!
"How many journalist can "shout down" their bosses esp., a whole Prime minister? " what's the big deal? Don't we read journalists of state owned newspapers talk against governments in Ghana? Anyway people change, or people ar ...
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Cameron is right. The truth is you lack understanding
Sampson, you are wrong if you think Cameron Duodu "failed": OUR CONSTITUTION has defined ethics concerning accepting "gifts" offered to our Presidents. The "gift" should not exceed $200.00 worth, but certainly even "fake" For ...
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This is the most silly comment I have ever read. If he knew it was a bribe he would not have accepted it? You probably think the man who is ruling the nation is such a stupid idiot as not to know a crime when he sees it. If ...
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i greedy with you 100% is a bribe no matter how they spine it the president had been cut red hand since 2012 they have not say anything about it until now with their stupid excuse apuuuu
great article
With the burial of the President's mom, Ghanaian should now demand accountability on this issue. Why would someone in leadership position accept a gift? Most especially, when the giver of is a beneficiary of government contr ...
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I am disappointed in Cameron Duodo. You are damn wrong. You don't know foko about what a bribe is.
So teach us what BRIBE is Kofi.
@ K.G
what else will u call a bribe.
Shame on u and your NDC
Is not bribe...go kill yourself if you like...
I enjoy reading this man articles . Until recently I thought he was from Cameroon. I must say this particular article he wrote is from ignorant point off view. He is so pedestal in his analysis that I had to re look at the na ...
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Your reply alone gives you up. Can you go back to school. The cheek of it. Mtcheeew
And what's your point that makes Cameron wrong Razak? You could not give your own reasons why you think what Mahama took was not a bribe. So, it's absolutely a bribe until you dispute that with facts and reasoning.
John Mahama has been the de facto president of Ghana for the past 7 years. The general public opinion about him is that he is incompetent and corrupt. He is also a thief and a liar.
There are kids who will accept food from even strangers after their parents have fully fed them. JDM's acceptance of the Ford Expedition is akin to what these kids do. As the President of Ghana he didn't need to stoop so low ...
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COMMON SENSE SPEAKING HERE. NOW LET THOSE IDIOTIC PROPAGANDISTS COME AGAIN. MAHAMA IS FINISHED, WALAHI!
EVERYBODY WANTS HIS OR HER VOICE HEARD. WHOM ARE U FIGHTING FOR?. SO ALL OF U ARE IN NPP AND U KEEP SELECTING A DEAD OLD MAN 3 TIMES TO RULE THIS COUNTRY. ARE U ALL AFRAID OF NANA YENKA MASEM?
That may well be true.But let us all in all sincerity go back to the beginning and examine our collective conscience as a nation regarding our perverse and misguided practice of "gift giving",a euphemism for bribing of public ...
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What an airhead you are Kogare! Someone has taken the trouble to write a clear and simple article on a burning topic. He has stated his opinion without fear or favour.
Do you agree with him? You don't tell us. Do you disa ...
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Idiot, who made fricking you the moderator?
It is Freedom of EXPRESSION, dictator.
I also found it very INCREDIBLE that an AUTHOR of Mister D's caliber would "joke" about a unique word like that!
His "unfortunate INT ...
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Good save our mother land. Tins are
Happening in GH.
any body hiidiing behind a pen, bible,or any kind of disguse shall be exposed.
mr cameron,wait until the gift you accepted comes.
This is plain folly on the part of the president to accept a bribe and offer to give it to the state. It makes the state an accessory to his nefarious deed.
What would you have said if the Ford explorer was found to be used as TRO TRO in Bole?
What would have been the difference?
It'd still be considered a vey STUPID Mahama to accept "gifts" from any contractor who bids for govt. biz!
A stupid Mahama is a far better character than a CLUELESS and EVIL Akufo-Addo.
Cameron Doudu, you're wrong. You need to turn your attention instead to the real bribes that President kufuor and his Ministers took from firms that were engaged in bidding on oil exploration and eventual of-shore drilling of ...
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Massa, hindsight is a bitch!
We are dealing with current issues where the "giver" is an active bidder of govt. contracts, and where the "taker" is still in power and actively contesting for 4 more years!
K-4, let's just ...
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Massa, insight is indeed a bitch. And furthermore, the world of politics is not confined to today. Yesterday belongs to matters of now as well. If we're dealing current issues, then when this incident take place? The NPP is q ...
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Another big fool
As a Dead Goat he did not know the difference between "BRIBE" and "GIFT". After all, Dead Goats don't see or feel.
And he accepted the "secondhand" car because "all car be car", and "all gift bribe be gift bribe".
You Are Intellectually Ignoramus , you dont even understand whats a bribe .
Cameron Duodoo, you are a foolish man, period
Well said,veteran journalist!I find it repugnant for people to defend bad behaviours such as this.We can do better and we should do better to safe guard this sacred democracy we enjoy as Ghanaians.
bribery and corruption Paa nie oh Mahama you disgraced Ama Ghana. Ama Ghana who used to assist her niebourining countries like Guinea, Mali and others financially under Dr. K. Nkrumah is now taken 2nd hand ford Expedition gif ...
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John, let me tell you, your good old prof mills contested 3 times before Ghanaians gave him the opportunity to rule. If you want Nana's death, then you and your family will be buried first for Nana will attend your funeral. I ...
read full comment
Hippocrates!!!! They go and live out there and pontificate on issues as if they know it all! Give us a break! Wake up and find your voices when NPP does wrong not only when you think you have something against the ruling gove ...
read full comment
OMANE BOAMAH IS A DISGRACE TO DOCTORS IN THE WORLD.HOW CAN A TRAIN PHYSICIAN CHEAPEN HIMSELF LIKE AN EDUCATED ILLITERATE?BOAMAH U ARE HIGHLY EDUCATED THAN YOUR BOSS.DISPLAY INTELLIGENCE AT YOUR MINISTRY.U TALK LIKE DE FIRST ...
read full comment
Show me anyone in the ruling party or government who has been held accountable for anything? - Akonfem, National Service Secretariat, Woyome, GYEEDA, SADA etc.
Our democracy is a sham! There is no rule of law only the imp ...
read full comment
We are being ripped off through our embassies and missions. A friend who knows the Gh Embassy in Ouagadougou, BF, says the embassy itself was bought under strange financial circumstances, and adds that the fence wall in quest ...
read full comment
I am not surprise at Cameron Doudo because we know his political stand and he will always support his a Akim kinsman.what comment did he make when Nana Addo and KT Hammond stole our Drill ship money?
MAHAMA=CORRUPT/THIEF/GREEDY