Some Ghanaian youths have reportedly helped a man to regain his strength for round two of beatings after being beaten over a suspected case of theft.
According to reports, some young men in Takoradi, Ghana gave an energy drink to the thief so he can regain himself to receive another round of beating.
An eyewitness who shared the story online said the hoodlum was caught right in the act of stealing.
Instead of handing him over to the Police, the area boys took the matter into their hands and gave him the beating of his life.
Noticing that he’s weak from the beatings, the thief was given Rush Energy to recover so that the beatings can resume.
The eyewitness posted a photo of the moment the alleged thief was seen taking the energy drink as youths surrounded him.
The picture had an inscription which read;
”Welcome to Takoradi Ghana, where subsequent to beating a criminal, we offer him a container of surge caffeinated drink so we can beat him once more. You perceive how kind we are. No spot like Taadi”.
Deputy Youth Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Osman Ayariga, has criticized the Akufo-Addo administration for its multiple corruption scandals.
He asserted that the current government is replete with individuals who exploit their positions to enrich themselves, disregarding the welfare of ordinary Ghanaians.
Ayariga likened the widespread corruption within the present government to the tale of ‘Alibaba and the 40 Thieves.’
In an interview with the media on August 11, 2023, he drew parallels between the government’s behavior and the infamous story, humorously suggesting that the title might need an upgrade to ‘Alibaba and the 1000 Thieves’ given the numerous ministers and appointees involved.
The deputy youth organiser proceeded to highlight instances where government officials were discovered possessing unexplained wealth.
Notably, he referred to the case of Adjenim Boateng Adjei, the former Chief Executive Officer of the Public Procurement Authority (PPA), who was found with substantial funds in his bank account. Ayariga also mentioned the incident involving a presidential staffer who lost around $117,000.
“I remember a book, I used to read, growing up, ‘Alibaba and the 40 Thieves’ … and this government honestly reminds me of that book. This government is a classic example of Alibaba and the 40 thieves, just that in this case, we have more than 40 ministers and appointees… so maybe ‘Alibaba and the 1000 Thieves.
“This is a clear example of a very bad case for the government and this is not the first. Remember the recent one of the PPA boss, where so much money was found in his bank account?
“… you also remember the recent reportage of a presidential staffer who also lost about $117,000. And you do the mathematics and the numbers are mind-boggling, … the numbers are so unbelievable,” he added.
Ayariga’s comments stem from recent reports regarding the discovery of significant sums of money in the homes of former Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Dapaah.
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) found large amounts of cash, both local and foreign currencies, at various properties linked to the embattled ex-minister.
At the Abelemkpe residence, where substantial assets, including jewelry and currencies, were previously reported stolen, the OSP uncovered an additional $590,000 and GH¢2,730,000. These revelations have further fueled allegations of corruption within the government.
Osman Ayariga’s critical remarks reflect the ongoing discourse surrounding corruption issues within the Akufo-Addo administration, adding to the broader conversation about ethical governance and accountability in Ghanaian politics.
