
Audio By Carbonatix
The Editor-in-Chief of the Crusading Guide newspaper, Mr. Kweku Baako Jnr. is in London to continue his investigations into the alleged involvement of the Rawlingses and Mr. P.V. Obeng, a former presidential advisor, in taking bribes said to have been paid by officials of Norwegian cement manufacturers, SCANCEM.Kweku Baako and another newspaper editor, Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko of the Statesman, spent a week in Norway investigating the alleged case.Gabby has since returned to Accra.Baako told Joy News at midday that one week was too short a period to complete investigating a matter of the magnitude of the alleged bribery scandal, said to involve some $4 million.He said while recent impressions in the Ghanaian media had sought to create the impression that neither former President Rawlings nor his wife, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings was mentioned in the court hearing of the case in Norway, his investigations there revealed that their names, as well as that of Mr. P.V. Obeng, were actually mentioned by witnesses in the trial.He said the witnesses were part of the defence of Tor Egil Kjelsaas, who was head of Scancem's cement operations in Africa, mainly Ghana and Togo.Tor stood trial for stealing money belonging to the company, however the court acquitted him of any wrong doing.Kweku Baako, who spoke with Joy News’ Matilda Asante, said he would be returning home on August 20, whence he hopes to publish details of his findings in his newspaper, which he said financed his trip and therefore ought to benefit from that investment.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Tags:
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
Ghana’s education system must evolve or risk becoming irrelevant – Patricia Obo-Nai warns
4 minutes -
Ghana Health Service responds to dead fish incident at Tema Port
16 minutes -
David Vondee lauds Mahama for emergency Cabinet meeting and key resolutions
23 minutes -
Universities should focus on churning out impactful graduates rather than merely adding new programmes — UEW VC
26 minutes -
Publican AI system is speeding up trade, not slowing it — GRA Boss
29 minutes -
Government to construct a FIFA category 2 stadium in the Volta Region – James Gunu
38 minutes -
CAF to introduce reforms to fix AFCON final controversies – Patrice Motsepe
39 minutes -
EOCO defends probe into Kwamigah-Atokple
41 minutes -
Fuel tanker accident at Breku Forest spills thousands of litres of diesel
47 minutes -
IEAG backs Publican AI system after concerns addressed
50 minutes -
No new taxes or charges- GRA boss assures importers over rollout of Publican AI system
50 minutes -
Egypt goalkeeper banned for striking referee
51 minutes -
Police restore calm following clashes between Asisiriwa and Brodekwano
52 minutes -
Education sector job seekers must submit certificates for verification – GTEC
54 minutes -
Volta Lake accident highlights lax safety regulations — Savannah Regional Minister
54 minutes