The admission by three appointees of the National Communications Authority (NCA) that they diverted some $4million belonging to the Authority into their private accounts, was a deliberate attempt to dupe the state. The three appointees, who are being investigated by the Bureau of National Investigations (BNI), according to Information Minister Mustapha Hamid, conspired with a … Read more
Former Director-General of the National Communications Authority (NCA), William Tevie, has denied involvement in a corruption scandal that has hit his tenure of office. Mr Tevie, whose name has been in the news together with others for allegedly unlawfully withdrawing state funds from the coffers of the NCA, has denied ever admitting to allegations of … Read more
A modest protest to petition anti-graft agency, Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) over some alleged embezzlement of state funds attracted over 2,300 protesters, police have said. The Friday protest led by Adom FM’s Morning Show host, Captain Smart, was to trigger an investigation into some cases of malfeasance in the fourth Republic. Mr Smart … Read more
The lawyer who requested for more details on the controversial $2.25 billion domestic bond, Victor Adawudu has been taken aback by the Attorney General’s claim that such details are unavailable to her. In an interview with Citi News, Mr. Adawudu said the Attorney General, Gloria Akuffo could at least have solicited information on the bond … Read more
The Kwesi Botchwey Committee probing the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) election defeat in 2016, is expected to present its report to the party in early June. The committee was set up this year to investigate the circumstances that led to the party’s defeat and was expected to submit its report within three months. However, the … Read more
Managing Director of the State Transport Company (STC), Nana Akomea, has described the “emerging narratives on corruption” as “truly sickening”. He said “appointees taking over $1million kickback on just one building project; appointees diverting over $4million of taxpayers monies into some account and proceeding to share the monies among themselves etc., are truly mind-boggling”. Mr … Read more
The controversial $6 million contract between the National Communications Authority (NCA) and Infraloks Development Limited, maybe unconstitutional, Dean at the Faculty of Law at the GIMPA Law School, Ernest Kofi Abotsi has suggested. Some former officials on the NCA Board including the Chairman, Eugene Baffoe-Bonnie; the Chief Executive Officer, William Tevie; a former Deputy National … Read more
Attorney General and Minister of Justice Gloria Akuffo has responded to a request by private legal practitioner Victor Kojoga Adawudu for details regarding the $2.25 billion bond issued by the Government of Ghana about two months ago. “I acknowledge receipt of your letter bearing reference number LL/17/26 and dated 4th May, 2017 on the above … Read more
Infraloks Development Limited (IDL), a local company mentioned in 4million corruption scandal against three high-profile former executives of the National Communication Authority (NCA) has said it will sue the NCA for sidelining it in the “operational transaction” involving a deal to procure “anti-terrorist system” as part of Ghana’s efforts to “equip itself and stand ready … Read more
The man believed to be the brain behind the National Communications Authority (NCA) $8 million contract that brought in ‘spying and phone tapping’ gadgets for the National Security Secretariat (NSS) from Israel is said to be at large. According to the Minister of Information, Mustapha Hamid, the Deputy National Security Coordinator during the John Mahama-led … Read more
The Director of Business Development of Infraloks Development Limited (IDL), one of the companies cited in the ongoing $4 million National Communication Authority (NCA) Board scandal, Mr George Oppong, has served notice to take legal action to serve his interest and that of the company. He, however, indicated his willingness to cooperate with the Bureau … Read more
Tax Analyst and Consultant, Ali Nakyea, has called for the prosecution of persons at the centre of the Ghana Standards Authority and National Communications Authority financial scandals. Former Chief Executive of the Standards Authority, Dr George Crentsil has been cited in a 1.2million-dollar scandal, while Eugene Baffoe-Bonnie, former Board Chairman of the NCA; William Tevie, … Read more
Tax Analyst and Consultant, Ali Nakyea, has called for the prosecution of persons at the centre of the Ghana Standards Authority and National Communications Authority financial scandals. Former Chief Executive of the Standards Authority, Dr George Crentsil has been cited in a 1.2million-dollar scandal, while Eugene Baffoe-Bonnie; former Board Chairman of the NCA, William Tevie, former … Read more
Co-chair of Citizens Movement against Corruption (CMaC), Edem Senanu is asking government to immediately prosecute four former government appointees who allegedly colluded, collected and shared 4 million dollars belonging to the National Communications Authority. As at Wednesday May 24, 2017, the Bureau of National Investigations (BNI) has been able to retrieve one million dollars from … Read more
Co-chair of Citizens Movement against Corruption (CMaC), Edem Senanu is asking government to immediately prosecute four former government appointees who allegedly colluded, collected and shared 4 million dollars belonging to the National Communications Authority. As at Wednesday May 24, 2017, the Bureau of National Investigations (BNI) has been able to retrieve one million dollars from … Read more
The Minister of Information, Mustapha Hamid has said investigations are currently ongoing to enable possible prosecution of individuals complicit in the money siphoning scandal at the National Communications Authority (NCA). Mr. Hamid, on Eyewitness News said government is awaiting the outcome of the Bureau of National Investigation’s (BNI) investigations into the matter to take a … Read more
The Minister of Information, Mustapha Hamid has said investigations are currently ongoing to enable possible prosecution of individuals complicit in the money siphoning scandal at the National Communications Authority (NCA). Mr. Hamid, on Eyewitness News said government is awaiting the outcome of the Bureau of National Investigation’s (BNI) probe into the matter to take a decision on … Read more
Information Minister, Mustapha Hamid has emphasized that investigations are currently still ongoing to enable possible prosecution of the individuals at the centre of an NCA money siphoning scandal. According to government, it is awaiting the result of the investigations into the matter by the Bureau of National Investigation(BNI) to take a decision on the fate … Read more
Three former officials of the National Communications Authority (NCA) and a former deputy national security coordinator are being investigated by the Bureau of National Investigations (BNI) for an US$8 million murky deal they had with an Israeli company. The BNI has described the deal as a scam after the equipment was traced to a private residence. … Read more
The Bureau of National Investigations (BNI) is investigating some top officials of the John Mahama administration for allegedly taking $4 million from the accounts of the National Communications Authority (NCA) and failing to account for it. Disclosing this in an exclusive interview with Joy FM’s Super Morning Show host Kojo Yankson, Information Minister, Mustapha Hamid … Read more