Kwesi Pratt: Ghana is not going to get a cedi from Waterville

Read Article

Comments (66)

This article is closed for comments.

Read Comments Comments (66)

Yaw 10 years ago

So a Company with no office and address in Ghana walks into the Ministry of Finance and comes out with a cheque of $25m. What a moron nation and a moron group of people.

So a Company with no office and address in Ghana walks into the Ministry of Finance and comes out with a cheque of $25m. What a moron nation and a moron group of people.
drilix 10 years ago

Yaw,,,i believe you dont understand simple english..

*Waterville does not have an office in Ghana at the moment..*

do you read that line.simple explanations will tell you they once have an office in Ghana but at this ve ...
read full comment

Yaw,,,i believe you dont understand simple english..

*Waterville does not have an office in Ghana at the moment..*

do you read that line.simple explanations will tell you they once have an office in Ghana but at this very moment they dont, which means after collecting the said money or during the abrogation of their contracts they packed out,,but i agree with you Ghana has Moron leaders
GHFUO, LOVE/DOR YOURSELF! 10 years ago

How are we going to get that money back? Yes, we have gotten the judgment, but I can bet my bottom pesewa that nobody is going to get a cedi,” he stated.

DID GH GET BACK THE 100 MILLION GERMAN MARKS ATO QUARSHIE N THE GE ...
read full comment

How are we going to get that money back? Yes, we have gotten the judgment, but I can bet my bottom pesewa that nobody is going to get a cedi,” he stated.

DID GH GET BACK THE 100 MILLION GERMAN MARKS ATO QUARSHIE N THE GERMAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY RECEIVED THRU 419 CONTRACTS? I HOPE WOYOME, THE JUDGES, AMIDU ARENT FOOLIN US HERE...
FELA O FELA: NPP BONESHAKER LA 10 years ago

There is something called the International Court of Arbitration that handles such settlements.....it could be difficult and be a long process....if Waterville does not want to cooperate.

Pratt should stop being the loudm ...
read full comment

There is something called the International Court of Arbitration that handles such settlements.....it could be difficult and be a long process....if Waterville does not want to cooperate.

Pratt should stop being the loudmouth pessimist that he is....
Cover up 10 years ago

Mr Pratt, has the right to bring these issues to light, we all know international courts do exist. We Ghanaians are also known for our corruption and cover up's.

Mr Pratt, has the right to bring these issues to light, we all know international courts do exist. We Ghanaians are also known for our corruption and cover up's.
DusTY-FooT-pHiloSophER 10 years ago

Well, let me see! Can't we beat the messenger, Alfred Agbesi Woyome to pulp or if necessary shoot him to compensate for the wholesome amount?

Well, let me see! Can't we beat the messenger, Alfred Agbesi Woyome to pulp or if necessary shoot him to compensate for the wholesome amount?
A Issah 10 years ago

Kwesi, check Internatonal Extradiction procedure before you talk.

Kwesi, check Internatonal Extradiction procedure before you talk.
DusTY-FooT-pHiloSophER 10 years ago

Okay, I will.

Okay, I will.
FELA O FELA: NPP BONESHAKER LA 10 years ago

An industrial investor and a renowned business man, he is the Executive Chairman of W.A.I.D. (West Africa Industrial Development) , also the C.E.O. of Trasacco Valley Estate, and a shareholder of Royal Aluminium Systems Ltd.
...
read full comment

An industrial investor and a renowned business man, he is the Executive Chairman of W.A.I.D. (West Africa Industrial Development) , also the C.E.O. of Trasacco Valley Estate, and a shareholder of Royal Aluminium Systems Ltd.

Ernesto Taricone was born in Italy in 1948, and settled in Ghana in the late sixties. The majority of his business is focused on Ghana covering various key sections in the Ghanaian Economy; Agriculture, Mining, Forestry, Construction and Real Estate development.
Mr. Taricone is a civil engineer and has a wealth of experience in civil engineering and building construction particularly within the West African context.

Stakeholder, Ownership and Properties

Trasacco Estate Development Co. Ltd - Ghana
Development of 600 acres in Estate Legon - Accra, 850 luxurious villas project with 18-hole golf facility of which 250 villas already constructed and sold. Innovative design is recognized as a benchmark of quality in construction.

Metropolis Development Ltd - Ghana
The Villaggio Condominium Project comprises 5 blocks of apartments and is located near the Tetteh Quarshie Interchange. Empire Builders – Ghana.
Estate Development: 456 Acres designated to Residential and Commercial Estate Development.

Sant Agata Agricultural Property of Barone Taricone Ltd - Ghana
Farmland: 52,000 acres of Land dedicated to Pineapple, Banana, and other agricultural development.
Tourism: 2,103 acres of land designated to Tourism Development.

Ital Prestress and Construction Products Ltd (I.P.C.P.) - Ghana
The first and most innovative factory in West Africa for prefabricated concrete sections. Manufactures prestressed concrete products. It is the manufacturer of the "Trasacco Fast Floor".

Royal Aluminum Systems - Ghana
A factory for the production of Aluminium Windows and Doors and Curtain Walls, recently completed with a new automatic glass factory. Market leader in terms of both volume and product quality.

Gulfwing Aviation Ltd - Ghana
Helicopter Service Company both for commercial and passenger transport.

Fabi Timbers and BRM Wood Processing Co. Ltd - Ghana
Two Timber Factories with high quality output. They produce Lumber, Parquet and Veneer. 95% export to Europe and America.
FELA O FELA: NPP BONESHAKER LA 10 years ago

BUT THEN AGAIN HE IS ALSO AN NPP FINANCIER.....

THE BALL IS BACK IN J A KUFFOUR'S COURT.

NOW YOU SEE WHY I HATE THIS KUFFOUR GUY WITH A PASSION

BUT THEN AGAIN HE IS ALSO AN NPP FINANCIER.....

THE BALL IS BACK IN J A KUFFOUR'S COURT.

NOW YOU SEE WHY I HATE THIS KUFFOUR GUY WITH A PASSION
FELA O FELA: NPP BONESHAKER LA 10 years ago

JA KUFFOUR'S PARTNER IN CRIME

ERNESTO TERRICONE/ Executive Chairman
An industrial investor and a renowned business man, he is the Executive Chairman of W.A.I.D. (West Africa Industrial Development) , also the C.E.O. of ...
read full comment

JA KUFFOUR'S PARTNER IN CRIME

ERNESTO TERRICONE/ Executive Chairman
An industrial investor and a renowned business man, he is the Executive Chairman of W.A.I.D. (West Africa Industrial Development) , also the C.E.O. of Trasacco Valley Estate, and a shareholder of Royal Aluminium Systems Ltd.

Ernesto Taricone was born in Italy in 1948, and settled in Ghana in the late sixties. The majority of his business is focused on Ghana covering various key sections in the Ghanaian Economy; Agriculture, Mining, Forestry, Construction and Real Estate development.
Mr. Taricone is a civil engineer and has a wealth of experience in civil engineering and building construction particularly within the West African context.

Stakeholder, Ownership and Properties

Trasacco Estate Development Co. Ltd - Ghana
Development of 600 acres in Estate Legon - Accra, 850 luxurious villas project with 18-hole golf facility of which 250 villas already constructed and sold. Innovative design is recognized as a benchmark of quality in construction.

Metropolis Development Ltd - Ghana
The Villaggio Condominium Project comprises 5 blocks of apartments and is located near the Tetteh Quarshie Interchange. Empire Builders – Ghana.
Estate Development: 456 Acres designated to Residential and Commercial Estate Development.

Sant Agata Agricultural Property of Barone Taricone Ltd - Ghana
Farmland: 52,000 acres of Land dedicated to Pineapple, Banana, and other agricultural development.
Tourism: 2,103 acres of land designated to Tourism Development.

Ital Prestress and Construction Products Ltd (I.P.C.P.) - Ghana
The first and most innovative factory in West Africa for prefabricated concrete sections. Manufactures prestressed concrete products. It is the manufacturer of the "Trasacco Fast Floor".

Royal Aluminum Systems - Ghana
A factory for the production of Aluminium Windows and Doors and Curtain Walls, recently completed with a new automatic glass factory. Market leader in terms of both volume and product quality.

Gulfwing Aviation Ltd - Ghana
Helicopter Service Company both for commercial and passenger transport.

Fabi Timbers and BRM Wood Processing Co. Ltd - Ghana
Two Timber Factories with high quality output. They produce Lumber, Parquet and Veneer. 95% export to Europe and America.
OLIVER TWIST 10 years ago

Ghana can and should go after the shareholders of this shell company personally.

The charges against Waterville are of a criminal nature, therefore, the corporate veil that will normally shield the shareholders and direct ...
read full comment

Ghana can and should go after the shareholders of this shell company personally.

The charges against Waterville are of a criminal nature, therefore, the corporate veil that will normally shield the shareholders and directors from liability can be "pierced" as it were to reveal their identities and go after their personal assets.

In this particular case, everything points to Baron Ernesto Taricone as the shadowy figure behind this whole criminal enterprise. Evidence that he is the SOLE shareholder and a bonafide director of Waterville Holdings BVI can be found here: h t t p://offshoreleaks.icij.org/nodes/139253

In case you are wondering what assets this Ghanaian-Italian crook owns, you can check this out: www.royalalu.com/english/pernesto.php

If Ghana is truly interested in retrieving our monies from this guy and his clan, we can easily do so.

SHALOM
FELA O FELA: NPP BONESHAKER LA 10 years ago

Thank you....

Thank you....
Nicholas J Bedzo 10 years ago

Hey Ghana sweet,free movement,no Law
Gorvening the country,all these were
done by Atta Mills who is a rogue.

Hey Ghana sweet,free movement,no Law
Gorvening the country,all these were
done by Atta Mills who is a rogue.
Pontius Pilate 10 years ago

was waterville represented in court? if yes then what is all this ranting by pratt. secondly what happened to our international treaties? can't we invoke any of them to recover our monies? thirdly must we as citizens continue ...
read full comment

was waterville represented in court? if yes then what is all this ranting by pratt. secondly what happened to our international treaties? can't we invoke any of them to recover our monies? thirdly must we as citizens continue to permit our governments to contract loans in our name when they can callously surrender our wealth without due diligence?
PRINCE KWASI ADADE 10 years ago

WE THANK GOD FOR THE LIFE OF ST. MARTIN AMIDU. IT COULD BE RECALLED THAT, EVIL CORRUPT NDC BASTARDS SACKED ST. MARTIN FOR DEFENDING THE POOR PEOPLE OF THIS COUNTRY. TO BE PRECISE, FOR FIGHTING CORRUPTION IN EVIL NDC GOVERNMEN ...
read full comment

WE THANK GOD FOR THE LIFE OF ST. MARTIN AMIDU. IT COULD BE RECALLED THAT, EVIL CORRUPT NDC BASTARDS SACKED ST. MARTIN FOR DEFENDING THE POOR PEOPLE OF THIS COUNTRY. TO BE PRECISE, FOR FIGHTING CORRUPTION IN EVIL NDC GOVERNMENT. THE NDC MAN (ATTA MILLS) WHO SACKED HIM , WAS THE SAME MAN WHO ONCE SAID "GHANA WILL BE LIKE KENYA" THIS SO CALLED ASOMDWE HENE IS NOW BURRIED AT A PLACE CALLED ASOMDWE PARK. VERY RIDICULOUS!!! LOOK AROUND AND YOU CAN EASILY FEEL, SMELL AND SEE IT. THIS IS NOT THE GHANA KUFFOUR HANDED OVER TO THESE NDC CORRUPT BASTARDS, AS THEY ARE AFFECTIONATELY KNOWN BY THEIR EQUALLY CORRUPT FOUNDER. KUFFOUR IS INDUBITABLY THE BEST PRESIDENT EVER IN OUR HISTORY!!!!-----FELLOW COUNTRYMEN, WHO CAN PROVE KWASI ADADE WRONG?? NDC IS THE WORST THING EVER TO HAVE HAPPENED TO GHANA.
drilix 10 years ago

i agree with you bra

i agree with you bra
Frank 10 years ago

What a country where anybody can do anything without thinking. We are a nation of idiots.

Rawlings wasted mullions on a useless Presidential jet and we think he is great.

NPP wasted millions on a meaningless 50-year cel ...
read full comment

What a country where anybody can do anything without thinking. We are a nation of idiots.

Rawlings wasted mullions on a useless Presidential jet and we think he is great.

NPP wasted millions on a meaningless 50-year celebrations and party members see nothing wrong with that.

The Asantehene embezzles his people's money on a mansion in London and sells thier gold without accouting for the money and we call his King Solomon.

Mahama is thinking of a giant statue for Kwame Nkrumah who caused so much havoc in Ghana through his mad and vicious dictaorship.

WHEN WILL BLACKMAN EVER WAKE UP
OBOURBA 10 years ago

Hey Frank,
I like your contribution because you were not biased.You really saw the woes the NDC, NPP and CPP etc have brought to us - Ghanaians. I wish many contributors will be non partisan.

Please, I know you are conc ...
read full comment

Hey Frank,
I like your contribution because you were not biased.You really saw the woes the NDC, NPP and CPP etc have brought to us - Ghanaians. I wish many contributors will be non partisan.

Please, I know you are concerned but stop using the words idiot. The Ghanaian/Nigerian actors and actresses use this particular word to
make themselves feel good.
Selassie Dzokoto 10 years ago

Those who had a hand in the deal must all be arrested, prosecuted and jailed for causing financial loss to the state. Government sometimes take a loan of $2 Million(Dollars) and yet for no work done, 'donates' a whooping 25 M ...
read full comment

Those who had a hand in the deal must all be arrested, prosecuted and jailed for causing financial loss to the state. Government sometimes take a loan of $2 Million(Dollars) and yet for no work done, 'donates' a whooping 25 Million EUROS to a "wonky3 nni" company. NDC- NATIONAL DISGRACED CONGRESS
Kweku Boateng 10 years ago

Kwesi, you are wrong. The Ghana Government through its diplomatic mission in the country of registration/operation of Waterville Holdings can take this matter up and reclaim the said stolen millions. The world is not a lawles ...
read full comment

Kwesi, you are wrong. The Ghana Government through its diplomatic mission in the country of registration/operation of Waterville Holdings can take this matter up and reclaim the said stolen millions. The world is not a lawless place, with determination and with the Tamele Business Secondary School educated Martin Amidu, Ghana can and should have the Euro 25m.
It is the duty of Government and the State and its people to fight for the refund. Kwesi be positive!
DKB 10 years ago

But Kweku how can Kwesi be positive about this? He knows very well what he is talking about. This is Ghana we are talking about. Kwesi is spot on, knowing how we do thing in Ghana and our high level of incompetency. Yes the w ...
read full comment

But Kweku how can Kwesi be positive about this? He knows very well what he is talking about. This is Ghana we are talking about. Kwesi is spot on, knowing how we do thing in Ghana and our high level of incompetency. Yes the world is not a lawless place but we are lawless and cannot commit to doing the right thing 90% of the time. How many times have you not heard Govt setting up committees to investigate issues yet we never hear of the outcome of these committees? Remember it was this same govt that paid out the money. Do you have any idea how many members of this Govt have already had their cut in this fraud and spent it already? Why will they go and rock the boat? This will all come to nought! It's good to be optimistic but be realistic.
SGT ANANI FIADZOE 10 years ago

Because NDC Government led by Nkomfem
President Mahama, with his total incompetency, corruption, thievery,
decitful and dishonesty, violence, and
senseless activities we see in our
country, no one in NDC position will
ta ...
read full comment

Because NDC Government led by Nkomfem
President Mahama, with his total incompetency, corruption, thievery,
decitful and dishonesty, violence, and
senseless activities we see in our
country, no one in NDC position will
take it upon him/herself to force the
payment of thiws judgement debt to the
Government of Ghana, after all this particular NDC Government is involved
in this judgement debt which all of
them got their shares. How can these
NDC so-called politicians call for this Judgement Debt to be paid when
they are personally involved for their
own selfish interest?
Kweku Boateng 10 years ago

Thank you DKB!You and several other Ghanaians interested in this case can help this nation reclaim the money through citizen action. When Martin Amidu was carrying out his civic duty how many of us thought he would win? Yet, ...
read full comment

Thank you DKB!You and several other Ghanaians interested in this case can help this nation reclaim the money through citizen action. When Martin Amidu was carrying out his civic duty how many of us thought he would win? Yet, he did. He was focused. So can citizen DKB and the rest of the good people.
My fear is that all these corrupt issues would lead to another June 4 if we do not act. Look at Brazil and Turkey today. We Ghanaians must stop blaming corrupt, inept governments and take collective ACTION to overthrow the existing corrupt order through the ballot, through the recall system if there is any? We voted for the corrupt MPs who are inceasing their salaries every now and then. Just take a look at The Insight newspaper's front page cover for Monday and last Saturday's editorial in Daily Graphic.... the chop, chop by civil servants and politicians that the Auditor-General's report for 2011 reveals, and no one takes action makes us look stupid in the eyes of the wise. Gyan Appenteng's write last week end calls upon the editorial staff of Daily Grpahic to help fight corruption. We must all make a contribution.
Agreed, committees come and nothing is done, but, we the people must stand up and demand action. Your articulation shows you feel the pain of the nation, and see the lack of clear leadership across the country (government and opposition, civil society, traditional rulers etc). But, there is hope.
We must stop the public division, private selfishness, the cult of greed, the massive transfer of our resources abroad by the elite etc Martin Amidu demonstrates a comfortable truth for the nation and we must support him.
SAMMY 10 years ago

MR KWESI PRATT I SIDE WITH YOU ,BUT WOYOME SHOULD NOT BE SPARED IF WATERVILLE FAIL TO REFUND THAT GARGANTUAN AMOUNT TO THE STATE.WOYOME MUST BE PUNISHED FOR THAT MISTAKE .IN ANY CASE THE STATE SHOULD KNOW THOSE INDIVIDUALS T ...
read full comment

MR KWESI PRATT I SIDE WITH YOU ,BUT WOYOME SHOULD NOT BE SPARED IF WATERVILLE FAIL TO REFUND THAT GARGANTUAN AMOUNT TO THE STATE.WOYOME MUST BE PUNISHED FOR THAT MISTAKE .IN ANY CASE THE STATE SHOULD KNOW THOSE INDIVIDUALS THAT FORMED THE SO CALL WATERVILLE AS A COMPANY .GHANA NEEDS THAT HUGH MONEY.WE MUST ALL HELP.
SAMMY 10 years ago

MR KWESI PRATT I SIDE WITH YOU ,BUT WOYOME SHOULD NOT BE SPARED IF WATERVILLE FAIL TO REFUND THAT GARGANTUAN AMOUNT TO THE STATE.WOYOME MUST BE PUNISHED FOR THAT MISTAKE .IN ANY CASE THE STATE SHOULD KNOW THOSE INDIVIDUALS TH ...
read full comment

MR KWESI PRATT I SIDE WITH YOU ,BUT WOYOME SHOULD NOT BE SPARED IF WATERVILLE FAIL TO REFUND THAT GARGANTUAN AMOUNT TO THE STATE.WOYOME MUST BE PUNISHED FOR THAT MISTAKE .IN ANY CASE THE STATE SHOULD KNOW THOSE INDIVIDUALS THAT FORMED THE SO CALL WATERVILLE AS A COMPANY .GHANA NEEDS THAT HUGH MONEY.WE MUST ALL HELP.
BRAVEBOY 10 years ago

Sammy, where did the Argentinian government take Ghana when we seized their ship. There are always options, so let us think outside the box. Kwesi is wayyy wrong this time.

Sammy, where did the Argentinian government take Ghana when we seized their ship. There are always options, so let us think outside the box. Kwesi is wayyy wrong this time.
Segoe 10 years ago

Waterville is not alone. Those NDC guys, including the president who paid the money and pocket some, should be jailed and their assets confiscated

Waterville is not alone. Those NDC guys, including the president who paid the money and pocket some, should be jailed and their assets confiscated
Wwahla 10 years ago

Pratt, it is left for you and me to look for them where ever they are.
Which country do they come from? We can start from their embassy.
No body can run in this global village of our world.

Pratt, it is left for you and me to look for them where ever they are.
Which country do they come from? We can start from their embassy.
No body can run in this global village of our world.
shinny 10 years ago

Another stupid talk, the supreme court can liaise with any foreign country.

Another stupid talk, the supreme court can liaise with any foreign country.
CAPE-COAST BOY 10 years ago

KWESI, U RIGHT ABOUT THAT NO MONEY FOR GHANA BECOUSE PART OF THE MONEY WENT TO THE NDC PARTY

KWESI, U RIGHT ABOUT THAT NO MONEY FOR GHANA BECOUSE PART OF THE MONEY WENT TO THE NDC PARTY
Kwaapps 10 years ago

This 'can't do' attitude of Ghanaians must stop, we don't want to hear the likes of you anymore. Henceforth we are going to listen to Martin Amidu. If he had given up like this pratt of a person is suggesting we would never h ...
read full comment

This 'can't do' attitude of Ghanaians must stop, we don't want to hear the likes of you anymore. Henceforth we are going to listen to Martin Amidu. If he had given up like this pratt of a person is suggesting we would never have witnessed this monumental ruling.
HAFIS ATTA IBRAIMA 10 years ago

ALL THOSE GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS WHO CREATED, LOOTED AND SHARED HAVE TO BE IMPRISONED. THIS NDC GOVERNMENT IS A DISGRACE. OH MOTHER GHANA.

ALL THOSE GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS WHO CREATED, LOOTED AND SHARED HAVE TO BE IMPRISONED. THIS NDC GOVERNMENT IS A DISGRACE. OH MOTHER GHANA.
HAFIS ATTA IBRAIMA 10 years ago

THIS WAS THE VERDICT OF THE JUDGES, WHAT ARE WE DOING. RUBBISH NDC AND THEIR BNI. FIRE WILL BURN YOU ALL IF THESE MONIES ARE NOT RETRIEVED FOR THE POOR PEOPLE IN GHANA. NO HOSPITALS, NO ELECTRICITY, NO WATER,NO ROADS,NO JOBS ...
read full comment

THIS WAS THE VERDICT OF THE JUDGES, WHAT ARE WE DOING. RUBBISH NDC AND THEIR BNI. FIRE WILL BURN YOU ALL IF THESE MONIES ARE NOT RETRIEVED FOR THE POOR PEOPLE IN GHANA. NO HOSPITALS, NO ELECTRICITY, NO WATER,NO ROADS,NO JOBS EIIIII MAHAMAH HMMMM. FIRE WILL BURN YOU OOOOO
Say the Truth 10 years ago

This shows the BIG IGNROANCE OF KWESI PRATT!!!

DOESN'T HE KNOW THAT WE NOW LIVE IN GLOBAL WORLD SUCH THAT GHANA GOVERNMENT CAN RETREAVE THE MONEY THROUGH INTERNATIONAL COURTS (THAT IS TEDIOUS BUT VERY POSSIBLE) - WHEREVER ...
read full comment

This shows the BIG IGNROANCE OF KWESI PRATT!!!

DOESN'T HE KNOW THAT WE NOW LIVE IN GLOBAL WORLD SUCH THAT GHANA GOVERNMENT CAN RETREAVE THE MONEY THROUGH INTERNATIONAL COURTS (THAT IS TEDIOUS BUT VERY POSSIBLE) - WHEREVER WATERVILE HAS GOT AN ACCOUNTS THEY WOULD BE COMPELLED TO PAY OR HAVE THEIR ASSETS OVERTHERE SEIZED AND AUCTIONED TO PAY THE DEBT PLUS THEIR BANK ACCOUNTS!!!
THAT IS POSSIBLE BUT TEDIOUS.

WATERVILLE HOLDINGS KNOWS THAT - AND AS AN INTERNATIONAL COMPANY WOULD NOT WANT TO GET INTO THAT SITUATION IF THEY REALZE HOW SERIOUS THE GOVERNMENT OF GHANA IS IN GETTING THE UNLAWFULL CLAIM MONEY BACK!!!
4ward Ever 10 years ago

Pratt is desperately trying to throw dust into the eyes of the public on behalf of his paymasters, the NDC. The only reason this NDC government will not pursue the court's ruling is very simply because this NDC government was ...
read full comment

Pratt is desperately trying to throw dust into the eyes of the public on behalf of his paymasters, the NDC. The only reason this NDC government will not pursue the court's ruling is very simply because this NDC government was part and parcel of Waterville's and Woyome's judgement debt scams. This government on whose payroll Pratt was during the Mills years, was a beneficiary of the judgement debt award and therefore will not chase after itself or its partners-in-crime for restitution!
Pratt knows this but his job is to deceive the public and draw their attention from the collusion of the government in the scam and instead weave some far-fetched Ananse story about Waterville having no office in Ghana! How pathetic!

The E.O. Group of Kufuor/ NPP, which was mysteriously enabled to be a partner in the Jubilee Fields to the tune of hundreds of millions, had no office in Ghana but only a poultry farm and a P.O. Box number! Who says you need an office to do business in Ghana?
ADAM SOULE-MAN 10 years ago

IF WATERVILE FAILED TO REFUND THE MONEY, LET US HOLD THEIR GHANAIAN LAWYERS WHO CONSPIRED WITH THEM BECAUSE OF GREED TO REFUND THE MONEY AND BE PUNISHED,

IF WATERVILE FAILED TO REFUND THE MONEY, LET US HOLD THEIR GHANAIAN LAWYERS WHO CONSPIRED WITH THEM BECAUSE OF GREED TO REFUND THE MONEY AND BE PUNISHED,
Nana 10 years ago

Mr Kwesi Pratt is not a vulgar individual. He is a great intellectual and well informed of the reality of Ghana. So he knows what he is talking about. The fools and ignorant people who are blaming him as well as the NDC Gove ...
read full comment

Mr Kwesi Pratt is not a vulgar individual. He is a great intellectual and well informed of the reality of Ghana. So he knows what he is talking about. The fools and ignorant people who are blaming him as well as the NDC Government better find anything else to do.

Waterville does not have any office and any account in Ghana and cannot really refund a single cedi to Ghana. We do not have any evidence that the same Company have any based office abroad.

The people to blame and condemn first are the NPP Government and NPP itself that gave contract anyhow to Companies no matter they were fit technically and financially to perform or not.

NDC government is doing its best to put things in order after the chaotic ruling of NPP government. So blame first NPP and not NDC. And don't link everything to politics.
Nii Akwei 10 years ago

Let's go after all the players who were involved in paying the money to Waterville.

Let's go after all the players who were involved in paying the money to Waterville.
loky 10 years ago

i am asure you ,this company dont have address here

i am asure you ,this company dont have address here
jojo 10 years ago

That pratt should take a little time to think before he opens his big mouth

That pratt should take a little time to think before he opens his big mouth
K.K. 10 years ago

THIS MAN TALKS LIKE AN ILLITERATE. THE WORLD IS NE NOW

THIS MAN TALKS LIKE AN ILLITERATE. THE WORLD IS NE NOW
MENSAH 10 years ago

Waterville is a company from a certain country,but not from the cyberspace.
Such contracts involves the TRADE COMMISSIONS & FINANCE MINISTRIES OF THE TWO COUNTRIES INVOLVED.
Therefore,KWESI PRATT,knows just a fraction of su ...
read full comment

Waterville is a company from a certain country,but not from the cyberspace.
Such contracts involves the TRADE COMMISSIONS & FINANCE MINISTRIES OF THE TWO COUNTRIES INVOLVED.
Therefore,KWESI PRATT,knows just a fraction of such negotiations before execution.
I am a GHANAIAN/CANADIAN IN TORONTO.
I AM ON THE VERGE OF SELLING SOME EQUIPMENT TO THE GHANA GOVERNMENT.AN AMERICAN COMPANY OWNS THE EQUIPMENT,BUT I DO THEIR SALES IN AFRICA.
WE HAVE INSTRUCTED THE GHANA GOVERNMENT TO START THE WHOLE PROCESS/NEGOTIATIONS THROUGH AMERICAN EMBASSY(TRADE COMMISSION) IN GHANA,BEFORE FINANCING OF THE EQUIPMENT,COULD TAKE EFFECT.
MY COMPANY AND THE AMERICAN COMPANY ARE ALL PRIVATE,HUST LIKE WATERVILLE & WOYOME.
IN SO DOING,THE TWO GOVERNMENTS ARE INVOLVED.
THAT IS WHY I SAY,KWESI PRATT MIGHT BE WRONG HERE.
I BELIEVE,THE COUNTRY WATERVILLE ORIGINATES FROM,IS AWARE OF ALL WHAT IS HAPPENING AT THE SC,BECAUSE,THEY WERE CCONSULTED IN THE WHOLE PROCESS.
DO YOU THINK,THE COUNTRY WHERE WATERVILLE COMES FROM HAS NO CONSULATE GENERAL(TRADE SECTION) IN GHANA?
THAT PROVES MY POINT.
WATERVILE'S OFFICE IN GHANA IS ONE THING,BUT THE CONSULATE GENERAL OF WATERVILLE'S ORIGIN,IS ANOTHER THING.
GHANA CAN GET HER MONEY,DESPITE KWESI PRATT'S ASSERTION,BASED ON THE POINTS I HAVE JUST RAISED.
SUCH LAWS GOVERNNING THE HOLE PROCESS COULD BE INTERNATIONAL.
WHY DIDN'T GHANA SAY,WE ARE NOT GOING TO PAY WATERVILLE,SO THEY COULD GO TO HELL?BECAUSE,THERE IS AN INTERNATIONAL LAW THAT BINDS BOTH COUNTRIES,PERIOD.
boka 10 years ago

If the authorities really means business they can retrieve the money. They don't need to have an office in ghana for that to happen...we live in a small world and they are international

If the authorities really means business they can retrieve the money. They don't need to have an office in ghana for that to happen...we live in a small world and they are international
Kwesi Mends, Takoradi 10 years ago

Betty Mould-Iddrisu should be charged. This is unacceptable.

Betty Mould-Iddrisu should be charged. This is unacceptable.
KWAA 10 years ago

Even if Waterville doesn`t have an office in Ghana,somebody in Ghana made it posible for them to get that money.So i think,somebody in Ghana must be held responsible.
It is time we lern to hold people responsible for their a ...
read full comment

Even if Waterville doesn`t have an office in Ghana,somebody in Ghana made it posible for them to get that money.So i think,somebody in Ghana must be held responsible.
It is time we lern to hold people responsible for their acts in this Country,otherwise we are going nowhere.
We have turned everything into politics in this Country to the extend that,people commit serious crimes against the State and go scort free, because their party happen to be in poweer.
If the people we are lerning Party politics from,would had weakend their insttitutions like the way we do in Ghana,i don`t think they would be where they are today,that we would like to lern from them.
For once these politicians,should think of Ghana,and allowe the rule of law to work in this Country.Haba
PEKI TUMU 10 years ago

Prall has got this wrong, The government can go against them in other countries by obtaining orders to seize their assets

Prall has got this wrong, The government can go against them in other countries by obtaining orders to seize their assets
Joe ballack UK 10 years ago

Only NPP can retrieve the money back

Only NPP can retrieve the money back
BRAVEBOY 10 years ago

Just black list them and any company associated with them. It is time we became vigilant. Demand from their government a fine and charge them or better still take them to the International Court of Justice(ICJ). Retrieve ever ...
read full comment

Just black list them and any company associated with them. It is time we became vigilant. Demand from their government a fine and charge them or better still take them to the International Court of Justice(ICJ). Retrieve every penny back. Mahama gave me the job and I will do Ghana proud.
NII LARTEY NARTEY 10 years ago

The most important issue here is that the criminally Waterville and their Woyome are exposed and the nation have bad records on Waterville Holdings and their criminal associate Alfred Agbesi Woyome and the fake company, Aust ...
read full comment

The most important issue here is that the criminally Waterville and their Woyome are exposed and the nation have bad records on Waterville Holdings and their criminal associate Alfred Agbesi Woyome and the fake company, Austro Invest.

Ghana can rightly get hold of Waterville to pay every penny including interest at the International Court of Arbitration if we so wish.

Pay or no pay, truth and natural justice had triumph over falsehood and lets give praise to the patriotic men who gallantly stood to defend the interest of the nation at this difficult time when questionable corrupt criminals are people in power.
Palago 10 years ago

Kwasia Pratt himself chop some of the money and that is why he is saying what he is saying. If they won't pay back the money then Woyome, Betty Mould and all those who made this possible should go to Jail for a very very long ...
read full comment

Kwasia Pratt himself chop some of the money and that is why he is saying what he is saying. If they won't pay back the money then Woyome, Betty Mould and all those who made this possible should go to Jail for a very very long time. You Guys will vomit the money at all cost.
PILLARS 10 years ago

KWESI THE HYPOCRATE. YOU SOUND AS IF ATTA MILLS WAS A SAINT THOSE TIMES . YOU TWERP

KWESI THE HYPOCRATE. YOU SOUND AS IF ATTA MILLS WAS A SAINT THOSE TIMES . YOU TWERP
chief amankwa 10 years ago

corrupt to the core atta mills, mahamna and rest of the players.

corrupt to the core atta mills, mahamna and rest of the players.
HAWA 10 years ago

IT WAS DIFFICULT FOR YOU TO BELEIEVE THAT GBAGBO CAN BE ARRESTED IN COTE DIVORE BUTG HE WAS.

FRACTAL HYPOCRISY

IT WAS DIFFICULT FOR YOU TO BELEIEVE THAT GBAGBO CAN BE ARRESTED IN COTE DIVORE BUTG HE WAS.

FRACTAL HYPOCRISY
IDI AMIN DADA 10 years ago

UNTILL TODAY, I HAVE ALWAYS RESPECTED THIS KWASI PRATT GUY. BUT AFTER THIS FOOLISH STATEMENT HE IS MAKING, NOT ANYMORE!!! KWASI PRATT IS A FOOLISH MAN TO SAY THAT GHANA IS NOT GOING TO GET A PENNY BACK. LET ME ADVICE GHANA HO ...
read full comment

UNTILL TODAY, I HAVE ALWAYS RESPECTED THIS KWASI PRATT GUY. BUT AFTER THIS FOOLISH STATEMENT HE IS MAKING, NOT ANYMORE!!! KWASI PRATT IS A FOOLISH MAN TO SAY THAT GHANA IS NOT GOING TO GET A PENNY BACK. LET ME ADVICE GHANA HOW TO GET THE ENTIRE MONEY BACK: THE SUPREME COURT MUST SEND A COPY OF THE JUDGEMENT RULING TO THE COUNTRY SUPREME COURT WHERE WATEVILLE HOLDING OR WHATEVER THEIR NAME IS, IS BASING. THAT COUNTRY'S GOVERNMENT AND THE COURT CAN AND WILL HELP ENFORCE THE DECISION TO RETRIEVE THE MONEY.

DAMN YOU, STUPID KWASI PRATT!!! YOU MUST THINK IN POSITIVE DIRECTION. YOU MUST THINK OF HOW GHANA IS GOING TO GET BACK THE MONEY RATHER THAN HOW WE ARE NOT GOING TO GET IT. KWASIA, ABOA!!!
Terribly spe cific 10 years ago

Thank you Sir. What does Kwasi gain from making such statement? Why not Kwasi keeps quiet if he has nothing to say? Is he happy that Ghana was duped of such amount that could build schools and hospitals? So what does he actua ...
read full comment

Thank you Sir. What does Kwasi gain from making such statement? Why not Kwasi keeps quiet if he has nothing to say? Is he happy that Ghana was duped of such amount that could build schools and hospitals? So what does he actually want to say? Can one take $47mil from the American gvt illegally and go free because the one has no office in America? Kwesi you are wise to know that the Americans will come after you wherever you are for that money. So what is Kwesi talking about? If our Supreme Court wants the money back, it's easy. Let the SC follow the hint given by Dauda and the money will paid back. Kwasi has no faith, he is a doubting Thomas. But if Kwesi feels it's impossible for him to bring the money, he should know that we do not need him to retrieve the money. He must shut his unbelief out of this case. By the way, who has asked him to comment on it. Instead of praising Amidu, he is sending out discouraging words. Kwesi, by your words and actions, how do you encourage people like Amidu to do such selfless work for our beloved country Ghana? It's better you make no comments on issues you have no faith in. Please Pratt, do not just talk because you have to talk.
OLIVER TWIST 10 years ago

Folks,

Ghana can and should go after the shareholders of this shell company personally.

The charges against Waterville are of a criminal nature, therefore, the corporate veil that will normally shield the shareholders ...
read full comment

Folks,

Ghana can and should go after the shareholders of this shell company personally.

The charges against Waterville are of a criminal nature, therefore, the corporate veil that will normally shield the shareholders and directors from liability can be "pierced" as it were to reveal their identities and go after their personal assets.

In this particular case, everything points to Baron Ernesto Taricone as the shadowy figure behind this whole criminal enterprise. Evidence that he is the SOLE shareholder and a bonafide director of Waterville Holdings BVI can be found here: h t t p://offshoreleaks.icij.org/nodes/139253

In case you are wondering what assets this Ghanaian-Italian crook owns, you can check this out: www.royalalu.com/english/pernesto.php

If Ghana is truly interested in retrieving our monies from this guy and his clan, we can easily do so.

SHALOM
tito 10 years ago

Kwesi Pratt doesn't know what talking about which people facilitated and escurt the payment and again who was the agent led them to government

Kwesi Pratt doesn't know what talking about which people facilitated and escurt the payment and again who was the agent led them to government
Terribly spe cific 10 years ago

Even if we could not retrieve the money, the truth has come out and Amidu has done his God given assignment. But by the grace of God, we will get the money back. How on earth must we give free money to foreigners and turn to ...
read full comment

Even if we could not retrieve the money, the truth has come out and Amidu has done his God given assignment. But by the grace of God, we will get the money back. How on earth must we give free money to foreigners and turn to borrow? Kwesi, are you thinking straight here? If Ndc gvt fails to go for the money, The next gvt wil go after it.
km agyin 10 years ago

Arrest their accomplices, seize and sell their assets to cover the cost.

Arrest their accomplices, seize and sell their assets to cover the cost.
Whatever 10 years ago

Ghanaians, especially the NPP are so dumb. Where is the 46million going to come from? Waterville whom Kufour engaged doesn't even have an office in Ghana. What a shame?

Ghanaians, especially the NPP are so dumb. Where is the 46million going to come from? Waterville whom Kufour engaged doesn't even have an office in Ghana. What a shame?
nsem pii 10 years ago

happening. Too many i now book and i hold PhD but common sense in lacking. Offer 51 millions for no work done how stupid can that be?

happening. Too many i now book and i hold PhD but common sense in lacking. Offer 51 millions for no work done how stupid can that be?
Queen 10 years ago

If it was not for STUPIDITY, why will a small country like Ghana pay anybody so much in Judgment debt.

If it was not for STUPIDITY, why will a small country like Ghana pay anybody so much in Judgment debt.
Quashigah 10 years ago

'Coming events cast their shadows'.I suspect Kwesi Pratt and Okudjeto Ablakwa were peoples who campaigned seriously for the NDc government to pay the judgement debt. It was obvious they had some kick-backs from Watrerville.
...
read full comment

'Coming events cast their shadows'.I suspect Kwesi Pratt and Okudjeto Ablakwa were peoples who campaigned seriously for the NDc government to pay the judgement debt. It was obvious they had some kick-backs from Watrerville.
Now that the Supreme Court has ordered a refund, those who benefitted are getting jittery, for fear that Waterville would come out with a list of those who benefitted from the payment due to the role they played for the government to pay the money.
Kwesi Pratt's sermon that ghana is not going to get a cedi from Waterville is another way of telling Waterville not to pay the money because he benefited. It is a nice way of telling Waterville not to mention his name because he has the resources to campaign against the court order to refund the money.
Kwesi Pratt and Okudjeto Ablakwa will be exposed for the role they played in the payment of this judgement debt.
JKC 10 years ago

Their CEO is in Ghana. Arrest them till money is paid. Jail the lawyers who were involved and cease their asserts. Their houses and cars.

Their CEO is in Ghana. Arrest them till money is paid. Jail the lawyers who were involved and cease their asserts. Their houses and cars.
Woman's wisdom 10 years ago

The truth of the matter is, Waterville did not receive any from NDC government as stated. The total amount is with NDC and jon Mahama. The used Waterville's name but in actual fact the NdC stole the money. Half of it is with ...
read full comment

The truth of the matter is, Waterville did not receive any from NDC government as stated. The total amount is with NDC and jon Mahama. The used Waterville's name but in actual fact the NdC stole the money. Half of it is with Ofuuigyato Aboakwa, Betty Mould Idrisu, Kwabena Duffour, Ebo barton Oduro, Jon Mahama and Atta Mills's wife. If we can force them to bring the money, they we can get our money back. They just paid the money to themselves. So let us start from that angle before we can get the money back. NDC fools.

Kwesi Pratt: Ghana is not going to get a cedi from Waterville

Read Comments .st0{display:none;fill:#14BDD3;} .st1{display:none;} .st2{display:inline;fill:#FC0F0F;} .st3{display:inline;fill:#FFFFFF;} .st4{display:inline;fill:none;stroke:#000000;stroke-width:6;stroke-miterlimit:10;} Comments (66)

Read Comments Comments (66)