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1st Deputy Speaker of Parliament Says UK High Commissioner-Jon Benjamin Lacks Decency

04/27/2017 3:05 pm

The problem with the Ghanaians society is the increasing filth of corruption and scam–one of many which a letter from UK High Commissioner-Jon Benjamin to parliament has brought to light.

Instead of every right-thinking Ghanaian, especially those in authority condemning the actions of the 4 parliamentarians said to have violated UK visa rules, the First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Mr. Joseph Osei Owusu has rather slammed the UK High Commissioner over his decision to expose four Ghanaian MPs for alleged visa fraud.

“I think that the High Commissioner in so many instances has acted in a way that in my view transcends the bounds of decency and propriety,” Mr Osei Owusu told Starr FM on Wednesday.

Mr Joe Osei Owusu of the four MPs accused of the alleged visa fraud by the UK High Commission–sort of saying, and so what…

4 MP’s Implicated In Visa Fraud

04/26/2017 1:06 pm

by Nii Smiley Byte, Managing Editor

Three sitting MP’s and one former lawmaker have been cited by British authorities for being involved in cases of visa fraud.

The MP’s are alleged to have used their diplomatic statuses to acquire visas for people who entered the UK and never returned upon the expiration of their visas.

PHOTO: Princess Anne Meets Nana Akufo-Addo As She Commences Two Day State Visit

04/4/2017 2:45 pm

by Nii Smiley Byte, Managing Editor

The Princess Royal of the United Kingdom, Princess Anne, met the President, Nana Addo Danwka Akufo-Addo, at the Flagstaff House Tuesday morning as she kicked off activities of her busy visit to Ghana.

Anne was accompanied by the British High Commissioner to Ghana, Jon Benjamin, for the meeting.

Her Royal Highness Princess Anne Would Meet President Akufo-Addo And Otumfuo During State Visit To Ghana

04/3/2017 3:00 pm

by Nii Smiley Byte, Managing Editor

Her Royal Highness, the Princess Royal of the British Kingdom, would be in Ghana today to commence a two country visit in the sub region.

Princess Anne is daughter to Queen Elizabeth II, the current monarch, and would be here for a series of planned activities including meetings with the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.

Two Black Stars Players Meet ‘Controversial’ UK High Commissioner To Ghana

02/11/2017 3:32 pm

by Nii Smiley Byte, Managing Editor

Two players of the senior national team paid a visit on the UK High Commissioner to Ghana, Jon Benjamin.

Captain Asamoah Gyan and diminutive winger Christian Atsu Twasam visited the outspoken High Commissioner who threw his support behind the Stars at the just ended Afcon tourney.

“Jon Benjamin Talks So Much Rubbish” Avram Grant’s Spokesman Fires Shot At the UK High Commissioner to Ghana

01/17/2017 9:06 pm

by Sel The Bomb

British High Commissioner, Jon Benjamin’s presence on twitter has often been causing some stir on the platform.

The last time it was his “harmattan joke ” which Ghanaians found unfriendly and disrespectful to Ex-President Mahama.

Today it is Avram Grant’s spokesman, Saif Rubie who is at the throat of Jon for tweeting that “Watching the Black Stars is sometimes every bit as frustrating as watching West Ham. What did Avram Grant say to them at half time?”

Jon Benjamin Reveals Timeline For Exiting Ghana And No Doubt Some Ghanians Are Jumping For Joy

01/6/2017 1:15 pm

by Nii Smiley Byte, Managing Editor

One of the more bizzare storylines of last year involved the British High Commissioner to Ghana, Jon Benjamin, making a seemingly innocuous tweet about the harmattan which brought down legions of Ghanaians on his back.

Benjamin is a very active and generally mischievous twitter user who engages in banter and makes numerous jokes daily – but for some reason this one got under the skin of many people (sore NDC supporters).

CHRIS-VINCENT Writes: Jon Benjamin. Ghanaians. Harmattan. Free Speech.

12/28/2016 12:44 pm

by Chris-Vincent Agyapong, Founding Editor

“I do not agree with what you have to say, but I’ll defend to the death your right to say it.”–Evelyn Beatrice Hall, sometimes wrongly attributed to Voltaire.
Perhaps, Ghanaian social media users do not understand the essence of freedom of speech and they obviously think the offensiveness of a message rests in the nationality of who is saying it.
What is even offensive about a Harmattan joke that somewhat seems to imply president Mahama, who commissioned many projects during his last minutes has magically commissioned the season?
Apparently, Jon Benjamin has been trolled and forced as a diplomat to delete a tweet that to me puts John Mahama’s plenty commissioning and harmattan in focus–this will pass for satire!

Jon Benjamin Reveals His 'Ghanaian Name' And It's A Homage To One Of His Favourite Ghanaians

12/26/2016 9:59 am

by Nii Smiley Byte, Managing Editor

The British High Commissioner to Ghana, Jon Benjamin, has revealed his ‘Ghanaian name’, and it hilariously contains a nod to one of his favourite Ghanaians.
In response to a query on twitter on what his Ghanaian name was, the High Commissioner responded with his chosen name – ‘Jon Kwame Obinim-jamin.’

There Were Zero Animals On Noah's Ark – Jon Benjamin

12/20/2016 8:07 am

by Nii Smiley Byte, Managing Editor

The UK High Commissioner to Ghana, Jon Benjamin, has dismissed the firmly held Christian truth of the story of Noah’s Ark, dismissing it as nothing but a fairy tale.
Utilising his favourite medium of twitter to respond to a story from the creationist ministry ‘Ark Encounter’ about the number of animals who must have been on the ark (spoiler alert: about 7,000) – Benjamin pinned the number at zero.

PHOTOS: President-Elect Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo-Addo Meets European Union Delegation

12/16/2016 2:40 pm

by Nii Smiley Byte, Managing Editor

The President-elect of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo-Addo, earlier today held a meeting with the European Union delegation in Ghana after his landslide election win a week ago.
Nana Akuffo-Addo, along with his running mate Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and other top brass of the party, met the EU delegation in the country, accompanied by the UK High Commissioner to Ghana, Jon Benjamin.

Jon Benjamin Calls On President-Elect Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo-Addo

12/13/2016 7:33 pm

by Nii Smiley Byte, Managing Editor

The British High Commissioner to Ghana, Jon Benjamin, has paid a courtesy call on the President-elect of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo-Addo, to present to him the official response of the British government to his recent election.
Benjamin congratulated the 72 year old through a statement after his election, but called on him personally today to present a letter from the British PM to be handed to Nana Addo.

UK's High Commissioner, Jon Benjamin Takes A Swipe At "Angel" Obinim On Twitter

11/15/2016 1:38 pm

by Miss Anita-Pyper Agyei, Senior Reporter

Following the charge on Angel Obinim of the International God’s Way Church (IGWC) at the back of he abusing two of his church members, Jon Benjamin has taken to Twitter to take a funny swipe at the ordained man of God.
Writing, the UK’s high commissioner said:

Shatta Wale Expresses Gratitude To All For A Great London Show

09/2/2016 8:09 am

by Nii Smiley Byte, Managing Editor

‘Dancehall king’ Shatta Wale is still high on the success of his London trip, which saw him play to a filled to capacity Indigo at the O2, as well as give out a high profile BBC interview.
With the end of the highly successful trip, the singer has taken to social media to thank all those who helped make the trip a success, especially his loyal and rabid SM4LYF fan base.

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