A Ghanaian female deputy minister has been dismissed by the country's President John Dramani Mahama after she allegedly said she will not quit politics until she makes at least one million dollars.
Good name they say is better than riches, but in the mind of Deputy Communications Minister, Victoria Hammah, her main aim in politics is to make $1 million since she believes “if you have money, you can control people”.
A million dollars might be easy to say with the lips, but when melted into Nigerian currency, it amounts to about 158 Million naira
Well, the above quote in first paragraph, are portions of a leaked tape on which a voice purported to be that of the Deputy Communications Minister is heard interacting with telling a female companion.The tape was first played on Ghanian radio station, Neat FM.
The over 30minutes recording of the two ladies – who appeared to be travelling while having the gossipy conversation – contains inside information about the workings of government, the role Nana Oye Lithur, Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection played in securing a favourable verdict for the ruling party in the election petition suit, how influential Lawyer Tony Lithur and Victoria Hammah are in the corridors of power, etc.
They are also heard on the leaked secret audio tape harshly condemning the Deputy Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection, Rachel Appoh, describing her as a “senseless, ugly, loud and egoistic” woman for instigating bad press against her boss, Nana Oye Lithur.
On the leaked tape, Victoria Hammah is clearly heard boasting that with that amount money in her account, it is easier for her to control people. The deputy minister of communication further explains that her understanding of politics is to make money.
She vows that until she attains that dream, she would never drop out from politics. “…I understand politics very well, if I haven’t made a million dollars I wouldn’t go and attack people. If you have money, then you can control people”, she said.
The Deputy Communications Minister also described how influential she is within government.
“My appointment was solid way back. So, what does it tell you? That even in terms of influence, I’ve more influence than you and Rachel. Even you who won your seats, they have crammed you, two, in the Gender (meaning Sena Okity-Duah. And you won’t seek wisdom. The moment you lose your Ministerial job, you lose your might and influence. Then you become unpopular in your constituency. When somebody contests against you, you see that your place is in trouble. Then you’ll be done, you’re finished.
I sat her (Rachel) in front of Omane (Boamah, Minister of Communications) defending Rachel for one hour. She had a problem and then, everybody had opinion about her. I made her look good in front Omane and the other Ministers. Then, in front of the first lady (Lordina), you want to diss me. Let her sit there. She thinks politics is a joke,” she said.
The purported voice of Victoria Hammah also touched on how well connected the Lithurs are in government.On the tape, which has not been independently verified, she says: "I will not quit politics until I make one million dollars."
She also criticising another deputy minister, calling her "senseless, ugly, loud and egoistic".
Information Minister Mahama Ayariga did not give any reason for Ms Hammah's dismissal in her one-sentence announcement.
But it comes 24 hours after the tape went viral on social media and was played on a local radio station.
Her driver has been arrested on suspicion of making the recording of her conversation.
NigerianEYE gathered that many Ghanaians are asking if her right to privacy was infringed by the release of the tape.
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ReplyDeleteThat is our corrupt officials ought to be treated - outright dismissal! If na naija, na to set up committee upon committee, even when it is quite obvious the deed as been done.
ReplyDeleteFor Nigeria, if any public corrupt official steals money like N255m, they will use like N150m to set up committees and Panel, senate will debate on it, then House of Rep and then the Joint Session.....then PDP will discuss it at NEC Meeting, then the report will now be forwarded to the SGF who will in turn pass it on to Mr Presido who will in turn Call for FEC meeting....and the rest will be history......before you know it Carbinent Reshuffle and the Idiot will Man another ministry and that is the end of my story....Lol.....Niaja.....revolution keeps looming
ReplyDeleteIf it naija, market women and her kins men will protect that she has not even steal the money.
ReplyDeleteNo wonder Ghana is working now. Farouk tape is there and nothing has been done till today but he is still a legislathief in Nigeria.
ReplyDeleteAn example of a country ready to move forward. See how the useless president handles Oduah case
ReplyDeleteHmmmm very sweet to think and fast to type as a coment...who is free for naija we are all barawo we born with coruption here u people are just shouting bcs u are not furtuante to be in that post....u can do more than they if u dey the position
ReplyDeleteThank God for authorities in Ghana. Nigeria, please learn from this!
ReplyDeleteMind u this one is just an Audio Recording......for Naija you go see the thing Korokoro....Nothing the happen.....Odeshiiii
ReplyDelete$1m is not even enough to pay for our Lady politicians' make up gadget. Ghana must be a very mean country. That amount is what our Ministers earn legitimately or illegitimately. Since she looks pretty, let her come to naija and get appointed as perhaps second minister for Aviation. Our leaders love employing corrupt fine ladies. Thats likely part of bush allowance.
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