All assets found or being displayed at any facility serving as the seat of government, under normal circumstances belong to the state.
It is, therefore, not common for one to hear or read that departing government officials from the White House in the united States of America or the Number 10 Downing Street in London have taken away some of these state assets bought with public funds.
Regrettably, the opposite is the case in Ghana.
Credible information available to The Chronicle indicates that some of the political staff of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration who were working at the Flagstaff House, the seat of Government of Ghana, virtually looted the place by taking away fridges, calendars, TV sets and wall clocks that had been used to furnish the place when they were exiting, after their party (NDC) had lost power to NPP in the December 2016 elections.
The Chronicle sources in government have confirmed the disgraceful story, but so far none of the departed government officials had been invited for questioning.
The Chronicle could, however, not establish whether stealthy invitations have been extended to these former government officials to explain the whereabouts of the aforementioned items that have gone missing in the Government House.
The Nana Akufo-Addo government has, however, replaced the missing items to ensure smooth working environment in the state facility.
Though there have been changes of government under the fourth Republic Constitution, this is the first time a report about the loot of the state house is being made.
Some government officials who spoke to The Chronicle on condition of anonymity were startled over the conduct of the former government officials.
According to them, after serving in government for eight years, these former officials cannot tell Ghanaians that buying a TV set was a luxury to them, hence they have to go home with those bought with state cash without any authorization.
The Chronicle is still following the development and would update its readers.
Source: The Chronicle
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The Flagstaff House has an assets register. The stole items can easily be recovered from the occupants of those offices. The estate officers should be held to account for all stolen assets. This is a big shame
So NPP will not stop this thier childish behaviour aND GET SERIOUS WITH GOVERNANCE. Who in his right senses will take off a wall clock from the seat of govt? Is it equalization of the disgraceful thing sekyi hughes did? Why now? I think they have been in the flagstaff house for 3 weeks. Can they prove that it is the previous govt that took it? ***barred word*** calling others ***barred word***. Your honeymoon will be over soon so enjoy it whilst it lasts with your rented press
It's in their blood. Once a looter always a looter. NDC created, looted and shared our money; it's easier to loot fridges and tv's.
Are you saying NPP did not do sane when leaving office. Pls let's not be pretend.
Not surprising ! afterall John Mahama himself after over 30 years in politics from MP To President could not build his own house and wanted to STEAL state-owned house. This is the example he set throughout his leadership and hence NDC decided free for all including family and friends! AWIFO
Ooo NDC why u people do that, u won't the state to be in dept oooo u people didn't done well at all !!!!!!!ooo hmmm asem!!!!!!!
This is the behavior of common ***barred word***. It is sad that others go to prison for years for less crime.
This isn't the first time this has happened! In 2001, they even removed louvre blades from the Castle Premises so this wasn't new. Frankly I'm also a little disappointed with the new government on this. What should have happened is it should have taken inventory of all that was handed over. Flagstaff House, Osu Castle and other government offices would have Computers, Desk phones etc. These should have been inventoried. The stock taking should have taken place with the Chiefs of Staffs and their outfit. This should be part of transition. There will be other contracts signed in the name of the government that may not be known for the provision of cell phones for staff etc. Transition is where frank conversations must take place. The staff undertaking these must be experienced and ask the right questions. But NDC have done this before and the new government should have taken into account!
SERIAL LOOTERS AND GREEDY BASTARDS NDC PEOPLE INCLUDING JOHN DRAMANI MAHAMA. SHAAAAAAAAAAAA SWERBSSSSS
Yeah but what do you expect from these hungry Scave-engers and loot_ers. they would have carried the whole Ghana away given the opportunity. that why Mahama wanted to carry away the vice presidential residence. thi_eves