Corruption and its side effects
There were two things that perked my interest while I was reading today’s Daily Graphic on the loo.
The first item refers to previous blog entries where I waxed lyrical about the new computerized allocation system for students.
There has now been a definitive statement from GES that no pupils shall be admitted to schools unless such admittance is as a result of the “Big Brother Computer”. Chatting to my accountant (after I was finished on the loo), he appeared quite happy with the new system as the old system was fraught with corruption.
It appears that headmasters only admitted pupils to their schools once their palms were suitably greased. (the old maxim of supply and demand springs to mind). To gain admission to a good school could cost you dash of GHC 5.000.000 (ZAR 4.000) which beggars belief as the average salary for a middle manager is below that level.
There was also a system of “agents” who you would have to “employ” to find the place and deal with the headmaster. The system was corrupt to say the least.
So dear readers. I withdraw my reservations about the new computer system (save for my comments about there not been enough schools), and happily say the lad whose butt I kicked needs to return the kick as he has done a good thing.
The one problem that will arise is that the economy will take a battering as the headmaster will not be earning GHC 250.000.000 a year above his salary and the agents are now out of business. Methinks there is going to be a few houses currently being constructed in Cape Coast that will come to a grinding halt!
The second item also relates to the culture of bribery and deals with the arrest of a lad for impersonation of a police officer, theft, unauthorized possession of a police uniform and resisting arrest.
Now we all know that police officers are paid a pittance and have the uncanny knack of supplementing their income by arresting me for speeding or failing to display the correct sticker on my vehicle. I assume I am not the only lad who contributes to the police ball on a regular basis.
What made this case stand out was the fact that our bright imposter dressed up in the uniform and (wait for it) reported to the police station to “introduce himself”. When it became apparent that the lad was not well versed in the ways of the police the real cops decided to detain him, at which time the resisting arrest charge kicked in.
Not the brightest lad our imposter, although it would be nice if all potential criminals toddled off to the police station to introduce themselves.
For his wondrous efforts our lad is now wearing a prison uniform for the next five years.
The first item refers to previous blog entries where I waxed lyrical about the new computerized allocation system for students.
There has now been a definitive statement from GES that no pupils shall be admitted to schools unless such admittance is as a result of the “Big Brother Computer”. Chatting to my accountant (after I was finished on the loo), he appeared quite happy with the new system as the old system was fraught with corruption.
It appears that headmasters only admitted pupils to their schools once their palms were suitably greased. (the old maxim of supply and demand springs to mind). To gain admission to a good school could cost you dash of GHC 5.000.000 (ZAR 4.000) which beggars belief as the average salary for a middle manager is below that level.
There was also a system of “agents” who you would have to “employ” to find the place and deal with the headmaster. The system was corrupt to say the least.
So dear readers. I withdraw my reservations about the new computer system (save for my comments about there not been enough schools), and happily say the lad whose butt I kicked needs to return the kick as he has done a good thing.
The one problem that will arise is that the economy will take a battering as the headmaster will not be earning GHC 250.000.000 a year above his salary and the agents are now out of business. Methinks there is going to be a few houses currently being constructed in Cape Coast that will come to a grinding halt!
The second item also relates to the culture of bribery and deals with the arrest of a lad for impersonation of a police officer, theft, unauthorized possession of a police uniform and resisting arrest.
Now we all know that police officers are paid a pittance and have the uncanny knack of supplementing their income by arresting me for speeding or failing to display the correct sticker on my vehicle. I assume I am not the only lad who contributes to the police ball on a regular basis.
What made this case stand out was the fact that our bright imposter dressed up in the uniform and (wait for it) reported to the police station to “introduce himself”. When it became apparent that the lad was not well versed in the ways of the police the real cops decided to detain him, at which time the resisting arrest charge kicked in.
Not the brightest lad our imposter, although it would be nice if all potential criminals toddled off to the police station to introduce themselves.
For his wondrous efforts our lad is now wearing a prison uniform for the next five years.
1 Comments:
a new entry! so soon!
Seems the police jealously guard their ball. ;)
Post a Comment
<< Home