ISOFOTON Boss challenges Martin Amidu

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OSBON 10 years ago

This is stupid, those company never took any judgement debt.
Can't this ISOFOTON man get it.
Martin Is after those who has taken JUDGEMENT DEBT. OKAY.

This is stupid, those company never took any judgement debt.
Can't this ISOFOTON man get it.
Martin Is after those who has taken JUDGEMENT DEBT. OKAY.
Repugnant. 10 years ago

Thieves always think they are angels until caught. Forson agyei shut up you are a thief, no one has to review shit. You should do time for defrauding the country.

Thieves always think they are angels until caught. Forson agyei shut up you are a thief, no one has to review shit. You should do time for defrauding the country.
Homesense 10 years ago

Mr. Anane Agyei Forson must give our ears peace and run to get our monies back to us. His company stole but has been caught. Simple. He only needs to keep quiet and thank God that the court did not pronounce jail sentence on ...
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Mr. Anane Agyei Forson must give our ears peace and run to get our monies back to us. His company stole but has been caught. Simple. He only needs to keep quiet and thank God that the court did not pronounce jail sentence on him or any person involved in the claim they fraudulently made.

You see, I have heard Mr Adjei on various media asking that Gov't should deduct from the amount the Court is asking ISOFOTONE to refund, and pay to ISOFOTONE THE AMOUNT THE COMPANY SPENT ON SOME INITIAL WORK DONE.

The question is : Why did the company make a claim far above what it knew to be the correct amount it deserves? Unless they tell me that some interests were levied on their actual amount, I would conclude that they purposed to defraud the state, and that is stealing.
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Akua Dansua 10 years ago

This man is being disingenous and stupid at the same time. The Supreme Court was not privy to any deals so if your 'back doorism' has caught up with you and has been challenged in court do you expect the Supreme Court to magi ...
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This man is being disingenous and stupid at the same time. The Supreme Court was not privy to any deals so if your 'back doorism' has caught up with you and has been challenged in court do you expect the Supreme Court to magically think others did not have parliamentary approval and as such that validates your stance? What kind of warped thinking is this? It's, however, about time that all these tax payers money thefts should be exposed and all those complicit in such deals dealt with strongly by the law to preserve the little dignity we have as a people.
KKK 10 years ago

WHY CANT GHANAIANS DECIDE TO CHANGE THEM?

WHY CANT GHANAIANS DECIDE TO CHANGE THEM?
Twindzitwiba Nana Obuekwan II 10 years ago

Don't be a sour loser, shut up and cough the money. Thieves are those caught. let there be some honour among thieves.

Don't be a sour loser, shut up and cough the money. Thieves are those caught. let there be some honour among thieves.
OBIBA MOSES 10 years ago

SO MARIN AMIDU IS NOT CLEAN AFTRE-ALL?
IRRESPONSIBLE AND INSIGNIFICANT SOUR LOSER?. WHAT A SHAME IF ISOFOTONE BOSS IS RIGHT.

SO MARIN AMIDU IS NOT CLEAN AFTRE-ALL?
IRRESPONSIBLE AND INSIGNIFICANT SOUR LOSER?. WHAT A SHAME IF ISOFOTONE BOSS IS RIGHT.
K K 10 years ago

This Anane guy is making so much useless noise.He is a caught thief and disgrace to this nation.He should shamefully keep quiet...

This Anane guy is making so much useless noise.He is a caught thief and disgrace to this nation.He should shamefully keep quiet...
sankwan. 10 years ago

This man is talking too much and all that he is spewing is nonsense. Those contracts he is referring to have they took any default judgment?. This same man is seeking redress from antoa. Now he want to be known as citizen vig ...
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This man is talking too much and all that he is spewing is nonsense. Those contracts he is referring to have they took any default judgment?. This same man is seeking redress from antoa. Now he want to be known as citizen vigilante 2,because he is going to expose martin amidu.
Kwaku Addo 10 years ago

Foolish man Anane Forson in 1998 there was no opposition in parliament therefore contracts that should have been debated upon in parliament seek approval were done hastily because it was one party parliamentarians. You bette ...
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Foolish man Anane Forson in 1998 there was no opposition in parliament therefore contracts that should have been debated upon in parliament seek approval were done hastily because it was one party parliamentarians. You better shut up thieves
OLDMAN GYASI 10 years ago

All unpatriotic lawyers should be banned from practicing in the country.Only a fool will doubt and challenge his own mother about who is his father.

All unpatriotic lawyers should be banned from practicing in the country.Only a fool will doubt and challenge his own mother about who is his father.
They Say They Say 10 years ago

So do you really believe lawyers are buried face down? How old are you my friend?

So do you really believe lawyers are buried face down? How old are you my friend?
MANU 10 years ago

EI ASEM NI. SO IF SOMEBODY DID SOMETHING BAD IN 1998 YOU SHOULD ALSO DO SAME IN 2005? AS FOR THIS LOGIC PAA? BUT LET US STOP INSULTING HIM. THIS ONE NO POLITICS AND NO MORE INSULTS PLEASE WE ATRE ALL GHANAIANS. GOD BLESS GHAN ...
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EI ASEM NI. SO IF SOMEBODY DID SOMETHING BAD IN 1998 YOU SHOULD ALSO DO SAME IN 2005? AS FOR THIS LOGIC PAA? BUT LET US STOP INSULTING HIM. THIS ONE NO POLITICS AND NO MORE INSULTS PLEASE WE ATRE ALL GHANAIANS. GOD BLESS GHANA.
Surprise 10 years ago

That doesn't mean N D C has failed Ghana.

That doesn't mean N D C has failed Ghana.
OSBON 10 years ago

NDC has failed Ghana. Why did the late President Sacked this great man Martin Amidu?
If he was in charge till now and given the necessary support he will have caught all the evil people.

NDC has failed Ghana. Why did the late President Sacked this great man Martin Amidu?
If he was in charge till now and given the necessary support he will have caught all the evil people.
Brains 10 years ago

Mpiani did not have the power to abrogate contract, he was only a messenger,No Chief of Staff weilds that power

Mpiani did not have the power to abrogate contract, he was only a messenger,No Chief of Staff weilds that power
MANU 10 years ago

BRAINS, WERE YOU THERE? HOW DO YOU KNOW? PLEASE IF YOU DON'T HAVE EVIDENCE DON'T CREAT SUSPICION ABOUT OTHERS.

BRAINS, WERE YOU THERE? HOW DO YOU KNOW? PLEASE IF YOU DON'T HAVE EVIDENCE DON'T CREAT SUSPICION ABOUT OTHERS.
FREEMAN 10 years ago

Mr. Anani whatever they call you, you are a thief and we not going to live in the past as you are suggesting. Refund the money and learn how to do good business.

Mr. Anani whatever they call you, you are a thief and we not going to live in the past as you are suggesting. Refund the money and learn how to do good business.
Ajavuk Da Jajak 10 years ago

Dear Embittered Anane Agyei Forson,

Stop making noise in our ears. You are not going to get your 10% share of the loot! Whatever you do and say, Ghanaians now know you are a crooked lawyer who is willing to sell Ghana to f ...
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Dear Embittered Anane Agyei Forson,

Stop making noise in our ears. You are not going to get your 10% share of the loot! Whatever you do and say, Ghanaians now know you are a crooked lawyer who is willing to sell Ghana to foreigners. Keep crying and crowing! WE DON'T CARE!

Yours truly,
ADJ
Worfa Yao 10 years ago

Pls NDC guys, allow the man to speak. Amidu thinks he is an angel, we shall hear everything then we decide if we shd forgive and move fwd or........

Pls NDC guys, allow the man to speak. Amidu thinks he is an angel, we shall hear everything then we decide if we shd forgive and move fwd or........
MANU 10 years ago

AH WOFA YAW PAAA, HOW CAN WE FORGIVE WRONG DOERS? RIGHT IS RIGHT AND WRONG IS WRONG. IT IS ONLY WHEN WE PIUNISH FAIRLY AND FEARLESSLY THAT WE WOULD SUCEED AS A NATION. LET US PUNISH ALL INVOLVED IN THOSE CASES AND GHANA WOULD ...
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AH WOFA YAW PAAA, HOW CAN WE FORGIVE WRONG DOERS? RIGHT IS RIGHT AND WRONG IS WRONG. IT IS ONLY WHEN WE PIUNISH FAIRLY AND FEARLESSLY THAT WE WOULD SUCEED AS A NATION. LET US PUNISH ALL INVOLVED IN THOSE CASES AND GHANA WOULD BE BETTER FOR ALL OF US.
DON'T ANNOY ME! 10 years ago

he must even be jailed before trial if he continues to make such statements.Is he saying that he has lost so all other contracts must be reviewed/if he had taken his money quietly, would he have told us of other ''dubious'' c ...
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he must even be jailed before trial if he continues to make such statements.Is he saying that he has lost so all other contracts must be reviewed/if he had taken his money quietly, would he have told us of other ''dubious'' contracts?
MANU 10 years ago

HMM, SOME OF US O. PLEASE DON'T GET ANNOYED, TAKE IT COOL AND WE SHALL GET ALL WRONG DOERS AND PUNISH THEM APPROPRIATELY. LONG LIVE GHANA AND GOD BLESS GHANA.

HMM, SOME OF US O. PLEASE DON'T GET ANNOYED, TAKE IT COOL AND WE SHALL GET ALL WRONG DOERS AND PUNISH THEM APPROPRIATELY. LONG LIVE GHANA AND GOD BLESS GHANA.
Osofo 10 years ago

From Kufuor cheating his company to Amidu approving contracts under Rawlings for other companies. How about Rawlings?

From Kufuor cheating his company to Amidu approving contracts under Rawlings for other companies. How about Rawlings?
Kwabena Apuntuah 10 years ago

Look, Anane you might have received your contract because you were part of the NPP or paid money to them. The issue here is not how you got your contract, the issue here is if a contract that did not go through proper parliam ...
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Look, Anane you might have received your contract because you were part of the NPP or paid money to them. The issue here is not how you got your contract, the issue here is if a contract that did not go through proper parliamentary approvals could be sued on; simplicita? You are ranting as if you have an axe to grind with Mpiani. If you have issues with any of JAK's people and you think they did something in the realm of judgment debts, bring it up and lets take them on. If a contract was granted and it did not go through proper channels but the work was done and the parites did not sue us for judgment debt, while it is not correct, we dont care. What we care is people like you and your company who did nothing but take advantage of a corrupt administration to collect monies not worked for. How could you ask for $1.3 million you never worked for? Now you are talking about money your company incurred should be deducted from the $400,000 now received. The question is, if Ghana can even receive money back from the $400,000 we paid, why did you ask for $1.3 million in the first place? You are a thief, you have been busted..pay the money and move on with your life. The Supreme Court should have mandated all of you be arrested right now and held till you post bond equal to the amount you owe the country until full payment is effectuated. I am so disappointed in you with your shameless accusations and pointing of fingers.
joe 10 years ago

ASFO, this allegation will never release you from the hook

ASFO, this allegation will never release you from the hook
ADAM SOULE-MAN 10 years ago

WHYT A STUPID TALK FROM AN UNPATRIOTIC GHANAIAN.
THE SUPREME COURT HAS RULED UNANIMOUSLY THAT IT WAS FRAUD AND YOU MUST RETURN THE MONEY.
SHAME ON YOU FOR CONSPIRING WITH ISOFOTON TO DUPE MOTHER GHANA.

WHYT A STUPID TALK FROM AN UNPATRIOTIC GHANAIAN.
THE SUPREME COURT HAS RULED UNANIMOUSLY THAT IT WAS FRAUD AND YOU MUST RETURN THE MONEY.
SHAME ON YOU FOR CONSPIRING WITH ISOFOTON TO DUPE MOTHER GHANA.
Frimpong, USA 10 years ago

Mr. Martin Amidu has been living in glass house and throwing stones at other people houses. Now let's see if his own house can stand a single stone from his neigbours.

Mr. Martin Amidu has been living in glass house and throwing stones at other people houses. Now let's see if his own house can stand a single stone from his neigbours.
Kofi 10 years ago

If all the "glass houses" would collapse, the people of Ghana would be the beneficiaries. Let the glass houses come down now!

If all the "glass houses" would collapse, the people of Ghana would be the beneficiaries. Let the glass houses come down now!
Kwabena Sakyiama 10 years ago

this guy from ISOFON trying to bring up an issue which is 14years old an era which proceeded after a military rule of WHICH THE PARLIAMENT WAS VERY YOUNG AND NEW and it process of approving project were slow and unbalance th ...
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this guy from ISOFON trying to bring up an issue which is 14years old an era which proceeded after a military rule of WHICH THE PARLIAMENT WAS VERY YOUNG AND NEW and it process of approving project were slow and unbalance the truth is simple and short and the lairs are always long defending stories WE SHALL SEE their attempt to retaliate play low class politics at the expense of the people
Concerned 10 years ago

If this company actually did some work then the gov can show some goodwill and pay them as the country would have benefited but if they are just using a technicality to claim money for no work done then they should be made to ...
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If this company actually did some work then the gov can show some goodwill and pay them as the country would have benefited but if they are just using a technicality to claim money for no work done then they should be made to pay.
The real crooks are not even the ministers but the Presidents who just look on whilst their ministers engineer all kinds of shady deals to defraud the country. We should prosecute the presidents. At least those still alive because let's face it, when the whole country became aware of what was going on, the presidents did not stop the payments from going ahead.

They can't say they were not aware of it.Fat lipped Mahama should be given some slaps, Rawlings hair cut before being thrown in jail.
ABOKYI 10 years ago

I sincerely suggest if monies were "chopped" in the past, no more!!!!
(The Second Citizen Vigilante Anane Agyei Forson) as he wants to be known, "CAN GO TO COURT) - Asiedu Nketia

I sincerely suggest if monies were "chopped" in the past, no more!!!!
(The Second Citizen Vigilante Anane Agyei Forson) as he wants to be known, "CAN GO TO COURT) - Asiedu Nketia
Addo 10 years ago

Concentrate on the Wayome's $50m

Concentrate on the Wayome's $50m
Donboli 10 years ago

Isofoton is the very cunts we need in Ghana. This man knew people were stealing money from the country and he kept quite about it and not telling the police.
What ever he is saying now cant be true because he is a thief and ...
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Isofoton is the very cunts we need in Ghana. This man knew people were stealing money from the country and he kept quite about it and not telling the police.
What ever he is saying now cant be true because he is a thief and a lier. If he think because people were doing wrong things that he knews and keep quite is right that makes the way for him to go to prison.
If anybody sees things that are not right and keep quite is Evil. If he thinks Rawlings was doing it why not tell us to stop him as Amidu stopped you.
Ghana has the most useless Paliament in the world. It possible Rawlings did that, where were the MPs when all these were happening.
Until Ghana MPs takes paliamental grouping serious things of is nature will always happen.
Nii 10 years ago

He claims to know about some wrong-doings in the approval process in the past, he did not have the impetus to stand against, he rather decided to enroll into it to benefit, and he was caught re-handed. Now he has become conce ...
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He claims to know about some wrong-doings in the approval process in the past, he did not have the impetus to stand against, he rather decided to enroll into it to benefit, and he was caught re-handed. Now he has become concerned? What does the guy want the Judges to do for him? To reverse the verdict for the reason that others did so in the past? His vituperation right now, rather betrays him as someone who knew he was on the wrong path, but went ahead to pursue it for his selfish gains, and to the detriment of the Ghanaian tax payer as usual. Now he is confirming that the good judges pronounced the right verdict... he should pay the money..and must obey before complain!
NSAWAM awaiting 4 Anane Agyei Forson 10 years ago

ANANE agyei Forson, grow up and shut up. You are going to vomit the money, and you better think of how to get the money or get ready, get ready for Nsawam maximum prison.

Anane, by your own admission Martin Aminu was the d ...
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ANANE agyei Forson, grow up and shut up. You are going to vomit the money, and you better think of how to get the money or get ready, get ready for Nsawam maximum prison.

Anane, by your own admission Martin Aminu was the deputy Attorney General, and he had a boss, who was in control. thirdly, you admitted that the projects were executed
MENSAH 10 years ago

If MR.ANANE AGYEI FORSON is saying others got the job done for GHANA without any parliametary approval,therefore,their contract shouldn't have been abrogated by NPP,I think,he is also wrong.
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If MR.ANANE AGYEI FORSON is saying others got the job done for GHANA without any parliametary approval,therefore,their contract shouldn't have been abrogated by NPP,I think,he is also wrong.
That tells me he is not A PATROITIC CITIZEN OF GHANA.
Why didn't ISOFOTON CHALLENGE THAT AT THE COURT OF LAW,TO CONCRETIZE THEIR CLAIM?
DID THEY KNOW THAT IT WAS WRONG COLLECTING THE JUDGEMENT DEBT UNLAWFULLY?
THIS GUY HAS TO BE JAILED.
ISOFOTON NEVER QUALIFIED NOR WORKED FOR GHANA,THEREFORE DIDN'T QUALIFY FOR ANY MONEY,PERIOD.
THEREFORE,THIS GUY FORSON SHOULD BE PLACED WHERE HE BELONGS.
LEAVE OUR HONOURABLE MARTIN AMIDU ALONE,AND GIVE GHANA A BREAK.
THE LONE PROPHET OF JEHOVAH 10 years ago

WE ARE OUR OWN ENEMIES GHANAIANS THERE IS NOTHING COVERED THAT SHALL NOT BE REVEALED OR HID THAT SHALL NOT BE KNOWN ......the good and the goose are in hot waters...shabbat shalom unto all believers.

WE ARE OUR OWN ENEMIES GHANAIANS THERE IS NOTHING COVERED THAT SHALL NOT BE REVEALED OR HID THAT SHALL NOT BE KNOWN ......the good and the goose are in hot waters...shabbat shalom unto all believers.
AKASI MARTHA NZEMA 10 years ago

HOLY SPIRIT IS WORKING SERIOUSLY IN GHANA. GHANAIANS SHOULD BE CAREFUL WITH THEIR WRONG DOING.

HOLY SPIRIT IS WORKING SERIOUSLY IN GHANA. GHANAIANS SHOULD BE CAREFUL WITH THEIR WRONG DOING.
kwamr 10 years ago

ghftzuikolngfrd

ghftzuikolngfrd
Dr Robert K Glah 10 years ago

Transparency is the best policy
Let us punish past offenders and not to forgive current offenders

Transparency is the best policy
Let us punish past offenders and not to forgive current offenders
PAB 10 years ago

when will Ghana awake from her slumber? should something occur before we do what is expected of us?

when will Ghana awake from her slumber? should something occur before we do what is expected of us?
BOAT U.S.A. 10 years ago

WHY? why? who ever wrote this article,you are a member of NPP.this guy said (ISOFOTON) he made a contribution during the campained time
to Akuffo Addo. the npp`s Kotor(crab)
dea ne bu gye3.

WHY? why? who ever wrote this article,you are a member of NPP.this guy said (ISOFOTON) he made a contribution during the campained time
to Akuffo Addo. the npp`s Kotor(crab)
dea ne bu gye3.
km agyin 10 years ago

Isofoton should just shut up and pay the money, don't infuriate ghanaians by trying to question Mr Amidu's integrity

Isofoton should just shut up and pay the money, don't infuriate ghanaians by trying to question Mr Amidu's integrity
POKO A POKO 10 years ago

SOUR PUSS" HOW COME YOU WERE QUIET ALL THESE YEARS WHEN YOU KNEW STUFFS LIKE THESE WERE HAPPENING. YOU'RE ONLY COMING OUT NOW BECAUSE???? TOO LATE MR, PAY UP AND SHUT. GHANAIANS ARE AWAKENING SYSTEMATICALLY, VERY SOON LEACHE ...
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SOUR PUSS" HOW COME YOU WERE QUIET ALL THESE YEARS WHEN YOU KNEW STUFFS LIKE THESE WERE HAPPENING. YOU'RE ONLY COMING OUT NOW BECAUSE???? TOO LATE MR, PAY UP AND SHUT. GHANAIANS ARE AWAKENING SYSTEMATICALLY, VERY SOON LEACHES LIKE YOU WILL BE HANGED MARTIN IS THE ONLY CITIZEN VIGILANTE.
MAY GOD HAVE MERCY ON GHANA.
PROFESSOR THOMAS KUBI- McA 10 years ago

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EZEKIEL 10 years ago

Don't VEX our ears. You have been caught pants down...THIEF

Don't VEX our ears. You have been caught pants down...THIEF
D/Sgt. Nuamah 10 years ago

Something is going to happen! We shall all be witnesses to it.

Something is going to happen! We shall all be witnesses to it.
Shut and sit down 10 years ago

Hmmmmm!!!

Hmmmmm!!!
Photosy. 10 years ago

If the suddenly almighty Amidu is aware that the SPANISH PROTOCOL was approved by Parliament and if the Supreme Court judges who passed judgement are also aware that the SPANISH PROTOCOL had parliamentary approval and therefo ...
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If the suddenly almighty Amidu is aware that the SPANISH PROTOCOL was approved by Parliament and if the Supreme Court judges who passed judgement are also aware that the SPANISH PROTOCOL had parliamentary approval and therefore based on the Parliamentary approval, there was no need for contracting companies to sort a second approval for actual contracts as the actual contracts had already been approved, then I agree with AGYEI FORSON. Fight on.
Photosy. 10 years ago

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Documents relating to the ISOFOTON judgement debt

Mrs Betty Mould-Iddrisu, Former Attorney General

(1) NANA JUABEN-BOATEN SIRIBOE’s letter to Attorney General
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Documents relating to the ISOFOTON judgement debt

Mrs Betty Mould-Iddrisu, Former Attorney General

(1) NANA JUABEN-BOATEN SIRIBOE’s letter to Attorney General
We refer to your letter of 28th March 2007 in respect of the above referenced subject.
As requested, please find below our comments for your consideration and further action:
BACKGROUND
The Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning (MOFEP) on behalf of Government of Ghana (GoG) signed a Financial Protocol (Appendix 1) with the Government of Spain on 6th June 2005 in Madrid, Spain as part o the economic and technical cooperation between the two countries. Under the Protocol, the Spanish Government agreed to provide concessionary credit of €65 million to GOG for a two year period for the development of social economic projects in Ghana. This credit would be sourced from the Spanish Development Aid Fund (FAD).
The Protocol is, therefore, a bilateral agreement between the two Governments with terms and procedures to be adhered to in its implementation.
Cabinet and Parliament gave approvals to the Protocol on 10th June and 1st August 2005 respectively. Copies of this approvals are attached as Appendix 2 and 3.
APPROVAL OF PROJECTS/COMPANIES TO UNDERTAKE PROJECTS
As per the agreed procedure under the Protocol, MOFEP in consultation with the Government approved the projects and companies to execute the projects. Among the approved projects was that of “Irrigation Equipment (Solar Power Pumps)” to be implemented by Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MFA). The company selected was Incatema Indemar of Spain. This was communication to all beneficiary Ministries and MFA on 3rd and 21st March 2006 respectively (copies of letters already supplied by MFA).
MOFEP’S DEALINGS WITH BENEFICIARY MINISTRIES
Following the singing of the Protocol, MOFEP held series of meetings with representatives of the beneficiary ministries, including MFA. The meetings discussed the processes involved in the implementation of the Protocol and the expedition of the same. At the discussions the procedures of implementation were clearly spelt out, including in particular the contract award system to be adopted. Please see a copy of the minutes of one such meeting attached as Appendix 4.
The following provisions of the Protocol were emphasized for the attention of the beneficiary ministries:
Under Clause 1 of the Protocol, the projects to be developed had “to be agreed upon both Governments and to be carried, out by Spanish firms in the Republic of Ghana”
Under Clause 7 of the Protocol, “agreements on facilities relative to the FAD credits shall be signed on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Ghana by the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning or a duty authorized representative”
On the award of the projects under the Protocol, it was agreed under Clause 2 that GoG would sole-source the companies and undertake a Value for Money Audit before approval is finally given by the Spanish Authorities for the disbursement of funds.
The beneficiary ministries were informed that the sole-sourcing was at the discretion of Government, and in accordance with the Procurement Act, Act 613. To this end MOFEP had the exemption Gazetted as required by Law (Appendix 5).
MFA DEALINGS WITH ISOFOTON
After MOFEP informed the beneficiary ministries per our letter of 3rd March 2006 on the Spanish Companies selected by GoG to execute the projects, MFA wrote to MOFEP by letter dated 4th April 2006 (Appendix 6) informing MOFEP of its dealings with ISOFOTON, resulting in the execution of the Commercial Contract on 22nd September 2005. MOFEP responded on 17th 2006 (Appendix 7) to the effect that MFA’s action was contrary to GoG’s position and their action had to be reviewed as the Spanish Government had already been informed by GoG’s position on the selection of the Spanish companies.
Its instructive to note that MFA in its letter of 4th April 2006 admitted in paragraph 2 of the letter that the beneficiary ministries were only to assist to “identify” competent Spanish Companies to execute the projects and not to sign contracts with them. MFA’s contract with ISOFOTON could, therefore, not have been authorized or approved by MOFEP on behalf of GoG. In this regard, the Contract cannot be valid as far as the procedures and terms of the Protocol are concerned.
It should also be noted that MOFEP went further to notify the Spanish Authorities by its letter of 17th May 2006 (Appendix 8) to only accept Contracts/Agreements executed in accordance with clause 7 of the Protocol and upon the approval of MOFEP. In short, MOFEP did not select ISOFOTON to execute any project and MFA was not mandated by MOFEP to sign a contract with ISOFOTON on behalf of GoG.
ISOFOTON’S LEGAL THREAT
From the above information, its obvious that ISOFOTON has no case against GoG since GoG/MOFEP had not selected them to execute a project nor authorized MFA to sign a contract with them. ISOFOTON indeed recognized the necessary approval of MOFEP in these matters as clearly noted by MFA in their covering letter of 12th December 2005. (Appendix 9)
In any case, assuming (without admitting) that MFA’s Contract with ISOFOTON is valid, Article 26 of the Contract properly construed indicates that the Contract is only enforceable upon fulfillment of all the conditions precedent. Article 26 provides that “this Agreement shall enter into force when all the formalities set forth hereunder are fulfilled”. It then proceeds to list these formalities which includes:
“All approvals by the relevant Ghanaian authorities have been obtained”
“All approvals by the relevant Spanish authorities have been obtained”
From the foregoing, it’s obvious that these approvals have not been and will not be granted to ISOFOTON. On what basis can ISOFOTON there sue for breach of contract and claim damages?
We hope these comments will be useful in defending the case, should there be one at all by ISOFOTON.
(2) Minutes of meeting chaired by Barton Oduro to deliberate on the issue

The meeting started at 10 am with an introduction by the Deputy Attorney General after officials present had introduced themselves. A representative from the professional Group stated that they received a letter from the former Attorney-General in August 2010 to do a desk audit on the Isofoton Matters. He stated that there are 2 cases pending between the Ministries of Energy, Agric and Isofoton. He further stated that they tried to gather all the necessary information from the ministries involved but that was slightly difficult. They were unable to lay hands on two documents, after carefully studying and analyzing the various document gathered, they came to the conclusion that the cases were not actionable. There were too many flaws with the contracts. There was no basis for the issues raised by Isofoton.
The under listed are some issues considered by the group
*That the contract was supposed to be a turnkey project but the terms of the contracts were no turnkey.
*The currency in which the agreement was signed was very different from that of the Spanish protocol and the amounts were also different.
*The Ministry of Energy contract was for the provision of solar system in rural Ghana, but there was no definition of rural Ghana. There was also no technical specification and no locations but the transportation element was provided for.
*There was no offer, no acceptance to form the basis of a contract.
*The signatories on the contract were not the signatories recommended by the Spanish protocol. These and many more to the Group makes the contract flawed.
The premise on which the contract was based did not have any legs on which to stand. The representative further informed the meeting that they looked at the matter mainly from the commercial point of view. The Agreements do not fall on all force with the Spanish protocol making the Agreement void.
The representative from Ministry of Agric stated that Ministry of Agric made some specific request for the provision of some specific technical specifications but this was not adhered to nonetheless the contract was signed.
The Deputy Attorney General recommended that the representing officials be given copies of the professional Group’s Report, to study it and enable the meeting discuss the issues effectively at the next meeting and come up with the way forward. Meeting ended @ 11.40 am.
(3) Letter written by MFA to Attorney General
We refer to your letter No. 172/08 dated 13th May, 2011 on the above subject.
We have studied carefully the report of the professional group from which we can deduce that there were some grounds on which we could have mounted a defence to the suit.
The following issues, however, come to mind;
The matters raised by the professional Group such the date of contract and its non compliance with the procurement Law etc, would have been the basis for a defence against the suit.
The negotiations that we had with plaintiff were the result of his having obtained default judgement against us at the High Court.
Payment of the negotiated settlement has commenced. we seem therefore to be stopped by “estoppel by conduct”( see evidence decree)
In the circumstances, I doubt if we can successfully set aside the judgement and defend the suit.
Kanawu 10 years ago

Oyiwa. Whistle-blowing is the order of the day. It appears no one is clean. It is now time to reopen the Mabey and Johnson case. Corruption is rife in our society.

Oyiwa. Whistle-blowing is the order of the day. It appears no one is clean. It is now time to reopen the Mabey and Johnson case. Corruption is rife in our society.

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