No work! No Pay! Mahama To Block Salaries Of Minority MPs

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GHANAFIRE 11 years ago

NOW THAT IS A SERIOUS PRESIDENT! WE HAVE LISTENED AND PUT UP WITH THEIR WHINING BULLSHIT LONG ENOUGH! LET ALL THE NPP MPS GO TO COURT TO'SUPPORT' THIER PARTY AND NOT CONTINUE TO RAPE GHANA OF ITS MONEY!!!

NOW THAT IS A SERIOUS PRESIDENT! WE HAVE LISTENED AND PUT UP WITH THEIR WHINING BULLSHIT LONG ENOUGH! LET ALL THE NPP MPS GO TO COURT TO'SUPPORT' THIER PARTY AND NOT CONTINUE TO RAPE GHANA OF ITS MONEY!!!
Obaapa 11 years ago

YOU THINK YOUR GOV'T IS IMMUNE FROM ALL ACCOUNTABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITIES DON'T YOU? GET A LIFE. MAHAMA IS FUCKING NOT ABOVE THE LAW. IF HE HAS THE RIGHT TO STOP THEIR PAY THEN HE SHOULD HAVE THE RIGHT TO ABOLISH THE LAWS O ...
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YOU THINK YOUR GOV'T IS IMMUNE FROM ALL ACCOUNTABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITIES DON'T YOU? GET A LIFE. MAHAMA IS FUCKING NOT ABOVE THE LAW. IF HE HAS THE RIGHT TO STOP THEIR PAY THEN HE SHOULD HAVE THE RIGHT TO ABOLISH THE LAWS OF THE LAND. STUPID COW RULING AND SUPPORTED BY BRAINLESS PEOPLE LIKE YOU.
Mimmi 11 years ago

Obaapa, couldn't u have made ur point without attacking the personality of supporters of the president?

Obaapa, couldn't u have made ur point without attacking the personality of supporters of the president?
don`t care !!! 11 years ago

No work! No Pay!bravo!thatz a step 4ward!

No work! No Pay!bravo!thatz a step 4ward!
TerriblY Spe cifiC 11 years ago

ALL NPP WANT TO DO IS EMBARK ON BOYCOTTS AND PICK UP SALARIES AND FAT ALLOWANCES IN AN ATTEMPT TO FOOL THE PEOPLE AND GHANA. MAHAMA MUST GO AHEAD WITH THIS POLICY. NOOOOO WORK, NOOO PAY. YOU CAN'T CHEAT SU ANY LONGER.

ALL NPP WANT TO DO IS EMBARK ON BOYCOTTS AND PICK UP SALARIES AND FAT ALLOWANCES IN AN ATTEMPT TO FOOL THE PEOPLE AND GHANA. MAHAMA MUST GO AHEAD WITH THIS POLICY. NOOOOO WORK, NOOO PAY. YOU CAN'T CHEAT SU ANY LONGER.
ZoRRo 11 years ago

It's about time we stop throwing the peoples money away, by not paying these IDIOTS who are staying away from their job.

It's about time we stop throwing the peoples money away, by not paying these IDIOTS who are staying away from their job.
BAM 11 years ago

THESE THIEVES ARE NOT WORKING BUT WANT TO GET PAID. THEY ARE LAZY AND LOOSERS

THESE THIEVES ARE NOT WORKING BUT WANT TO GET PAID. THEY ARE LAZY AND LOOSERS
Jato Julor (J.J.) Rawlings 11 years ago

NDC, go tell Agbesi Woyome that baloney.

The NDC has fooled itself and its foolsoldiers with the belief that Maaame/Daaavi Ghana's monies belong to them.

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NDC, go tell Agbesi Woyome that baloney.

The NDC has fooled itself and its foolsoldiers with the belief that Maaame/Daaavi Ghana's monies belong to them.

Because discerning and sane Ghanaians never went out on the streets to demand a new govt when NDC foolsoldiers started stealing Public Toilets,Lorry Parks,Markets,Tolling Booths,e.t.c. and stole over $600 million under the cover of Judgement debts with Agbesi Woyome alone collection a cool GHc52 million from that booty, the notorious dirty criminals(NDC)are gotten bold enough now to even attempt to withhold the salaries of all NPP members of parliament even though only 11 members of the appointment committee are boycotting the vetting process.

Hahahahahahahahaahahahahahahahahahahaaaa!

Bring it on , NDC !

And you will have to vomit the monies collected when you boycotted parliament, because one of your fellow thieves called Abodakpi was jailed by a court of law for stealing monies belonging to me and my fellow countrywo/men.

NDC members must be prepared to vomit the salaries collected when they boycotted the passage of the National Health Insurance Scheme bill into law.

If because 11 NPP members of the appointment committee are boycotting the vetting process, so all NPP members should not be paid their salaries, then all members of the govt must be jailed for aiding Woyome and other NDC cohorts to Corts over $600 million under the cover of dubious judgement debts.
POT 11 years ago

So Ghanaians are sitting there for these MPs to take 100,000 ghc in 4 years as rent allowance whilst teachers, doctors are getting nothing? Coward Ghanaians

So Ghanaians are sitting there for these MPs to take 100,000 ghc in 4 years as rent allowance whilst teachers, doctors are getting nothing? Coward Ghanaians
Afrakuma 11 years ago

Hmmm that s a lot of money!

Hmmm that s a lot of money!
Nana Ansah 11 years ago

Julor, I don't get your line of reasoning. It is not only the 11 members sitting on the vetting panel who insisted that John Mahama is illegitimate president but the whole NPP party that is why the NPP is at the SC. If not; w ...
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Julor, I don't get your line of reasoning. It is not only the 11 members sitting on the vetting panel who insisted that John Mahama is illegitimate president but the whole NPP party that is why the NPP is at the SC. If not; why is the NPP at the SC? So how do get a pay check from an illegitimate president? This means the NPP MPs are receiving fraud money from a president you consider to be unlawful. But this same unlawful president has been sworn in by the chief Justice as legitimate, so what makes you think that JM should sign a check for MPs whose party assumes he is not the legitimate president? I mean this is grotesque. Julor stop confusing the NPP foolsoldiers. It is time to get real.
bex 11 years ago

I told Mahama to do what he is doing now more than seen days ago. If had followed my advice, these MPs would have lined to perform their duties. No work, no pay, indeed.

Or, let Mahama inflate the situation. He could post ...
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I told Mahama to do what he is doing now more than seen days ago. If had followed my advice, these MPs would have lined to perform their duties. No work, no pay, indeed.

Or, let Mahama inflate the situation. He could post on Parliament gate that the place is not for visitors but for working parliamentarians. If they don't want to do their jobs, they should consider themselves visitors and, therefore, are not welcome.
OZA 11 years ago

You say NO WORK, NO PAY! Unfortunately refusal to participate in voting or even boycotting is part of the exercise of free speech in a democracy, so technically, they are still working and need to be pain as parliamentarians.

You say NO WORK, NO PAY! Unfortunately refusal to participate in voting or even boycotting is part of the exercise of free speech in a democracy, so technically, they are still working and need to be pain as parliamentarians.
9ja Man 11 years ago

OZA, I am sorry, you are just inaccurate in reasoning. If you don't do God's work, He does not reward you. Pay as you work. If other political parties also stay without work and government pays them, what happens to Ghanians ...
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OZA, I am sorry, you are just inaccurate in reasoning. If you don't do God's work, He does not reward you. Pay as you work. If other political parties also stay without work and government pays them, what happens to Ghanians may be including you? Just manage to be mentally living and accurate, it will help mother Ghana.
Victor 11 years ago

What a shame. Think of all those dog chain sellers and our mothers who toil under this hot sun just to make some money and pay their taxes, only for some MPs decide squandor and play with... NO WORK NO PAY!!!

What a shame. Think of all those dog chain sellers and our mothers who toil under this hot sun just to make some money and pay their taxes, only for some MPs decide squandor and play with... NO WORK NO PAY!!!
OZA 11 years ago

To 9ja Man. Sir I dont think you understood my point. I am not trying to justify the "rightness" of what the NPP parliamentarians are doing. I am only exposing one of the flaws in what we call democracy. In other words, it is ...
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To 9ja Man. Sir I dont think you understood my point. I am not trying to justify the "rightness" of what the NPP parliamentarians are doing. I am only exposing one of the flaws in what we call democracy. In other words, it is only in a democracy that you can do what they are doing and still get paid. And that is so unfortunate. Again, God does NOT operate like humans, so please leave the Almighty alone!
bex 11 years ago

OZA, these blokes like their pay check more than they hate the election results.

OZA, these blokes like their pay check more than they hate the election results.
Rubbish 11 years ago

Is this the first time MPs are boycotting proceedings in the House? Just asking.

Is this the first time MPs are boycotting proceedings in the House? Just asking.
Victor 11 years ago

Well, the fact that it has used to happen does not mean it is the right thing. It must stop! This used to be how these MPs did their business but we never paid attention till now. Time to stop that nonsence!! Tax payers must ...
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Well, the fact that it has used to happen does not mean it is the right thing. It must stop! This used to be how these MPs did their business but we never paid attention till now. Time to stop that nonsence!! Tax payers must deman accountability
Rubbish 11 years ago

Are you saying this because now the walkout is coming from the NPP? The President himself has been part of this 'walk-out' conspiracy before. Has he the moral right to halt the salaries of others for something he once did? Th ...
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Are you saying this because now the walkout is coming from the NPP? The President himself has been part of this 'walk-out' conspiracy before. Has he the moral right to halt the salaries of others for something he once did? That is called HYPOCRISY! If there is the need to halt salaries then it should take retrospective effect from when Ghana first witnessed these walk outs.
thomsom 11 years ago

i told you this man is a smart guy, and blod to do what is good for nation, remember he is from north and must show the boldness of northeners.

i told you this man is a smart guy, and blod to do what is good for nation, remember he is from north and must show the boldness of northeners.
Nana Ansah 11 years ago

No; it is not the first time. The NPP fraternity and forebears started this practice before we got independence under British rule(1951, 1954 & 1956). They are known for that. Even when the NLM was not in parliament they were ...
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No; it is not the first time. The NPP fraternity and forebears started this practice before we got independence under British rule(1951, 1954 & 1956). They are known for that. Even when the NLM was not in parliament they were making demands and eventually taking the new nation of Ghana hostage. This is outrageous and eerily awful.

But this time around the boycott has taken a new twist. The NPP is claiming that president Mahama is an unlwaful president which makes those NPP MPs at the receiving of pay slip signed by the same illegitimate president look dishonest. This is absolutely bizzarre!
Rubbish 11 years ago

Both the NDC and NPP are guilty of this walk-out syndrome. So let's not pretend here; and for God's sake don't restrict your history to only those periods your selected. You may want to also find out the nature of these walk- ...
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Both the NDC and NPP are guilty of this walk-out syndrome. So let's not pretend here; and for God's sake don't restrict your history to only those periods your selected. You may want to also find out the nature of these walk-outs from 2000 to 2008! Is the president not guilty of these walk outs? Does he have the moral right to halt salaries in matters of this nature? I wouldn't dare, if I were JM. It's called HYPOCRISY!
Jato Julor (J.J.) Rawlings 11 years ago

Stop confusing yourself, Nana Ansah !

John "Jacob Zumah" Mahama(first president of Ghana with 24 children from 11 women)is not paying any NPP member of parliament from his pocket, or from our stolen monies deposited in NDC ...
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Stop confusing yourself, Nana Ansah !

John "Jacob Zumah" Mahama(first president of Ghana with 24 children from 11 women)is not paying any NPP member of parliament from his pocket, or from our stolen monies deposited in NDC accounts.

Until the Supreme Court clears him of the crimes that every discerning Ghanaian knows that he is neck-deep involved(i.e. election fraud),we shall still consider him an illegitimate president.

Attempt by the NDC to use the security forces to raid the offices of the NPP research center to forcefully seize evidence related to the election fraud, and the subsequent burglary that took place at the office of lead counsel of the NPP legal team, are all indications that the NDC is a criminal entity afraid of going into opposition to account for its stewardship.

The only political party in the country which is so power-hungry that election-rigging and vote-buying , is part and parcel of its strategies to win an election is the NDC.

When over 90% of Ghanaians rejected the NDC in the 1992 referendum and opted for a multi-party democracy under the current constitution, the NDC immediately metamorphosed itself overnight into a political party and became the linesman,referee and a player in the 1992 elections.

We discerning Ghanaians with the memory of an elephant have not forgotten how the NDC and its Afari-Gyan for the first time in the history of elections decided to use opaque ballot boxes.

We have also not forgotten the 1996 election rigging by the NDC which finally resulted in the Courts quashing the Ayawaso-West Wuogon results and declaring George Isaac Amoo as the winner some few months before the 2000 elections.

If Agbesi Woyome can be paid millions of dollars for no work done by the Mills/Mahama govt, then NPP members of parliament have every right to claim what is theirs.

That said, Nana Ansah, are you not ashamed of refusing to comment on the mega-thievery visited on Ghanaians and Maaaame/Daaavi Ghana by this NDC govt within just 4 years ?

Over $600 million gone through the wind under the cover of judgement debts with Agbesi Woyome alone getting GHc52 million out of the booty.

Any you are the only ex-Young pioneer who never heard about it.
Nana Ansah 11 years ago

Minority MPs to “walkout” on Mahama’s nominees but are not ashamed to take pay check signed by him. What a bunch of hypocrites!

Where in the world do you get paid for no work done. Only inside the NPP crook world and ...
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Minority MPs to “walkout” on Mahama’s nominees but are not ashamed to take pay check signed by him. What a bunch of hypocrites!

Where in the world do you get paid for no work done. Only inside the NPP crook world and only in Ghana.

Here is there cheap logic for walking out:

“The action will be in keeping with our resolve not to help President John Mahama form his government in anyway,” the source said. “We strongly believe the NDC did not genuinely win the 2012 elections and that is why we are at the Supreme Court asking the Judges to overturn the results declared by the Electoral Commission.”

Without giving away too much detail, the source said: “I can say with certainty that we, in the Minority will not be part of the debate and we will also not take part in the vote on the nominees.”

The source said the leadership of the Minority “will meet later today to firm up our plans.”

The NPP world view is either our way or the highway. Absolutely abominable creatures! Very creepy and dreadful way of looking at things.

Julor, what we should be doing as Ghanaians is condemning these fat largesse these MPs are awarding/rewarwing themselves without lifting a finger. This is backdoor stealing which must be stopped. This is where discerning Ghanaians irrespective of the colour of your party must take a stand against this daylight robbery. Let our voices be heard loud and clear that this behaviour of MPs serving themselves before serving we the people of Ghana is outrageous and inacceptable.
Jerry 11 years ago

Mr President, am in full support. I voted for action like this!!Go on Mentor!!

Mr President, am in full support. I voted for action like this!!Go on Mentor!!
UNMISGUIDED AFRICAN 11 years ago

KEEP READING OUR COMMENTS,Mr.PRESIDENT
AND DO YOUR STUFF.SUCK IT TO THEM,TAKE
NO CRAP,EVEN IF YOU HAVE TO RULE FOR
JUST ONE MORE WEEK.

THANK YOU,THANK YOU, THANK YOU FOR YOUR NO WORK,NO PAY DECISION.DISCIPLINE MAKES A N ...
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KEEP READING OUR COMMENTS,Mr.PRESIDENT
AND DO YOUR STUFF.SUCK IT TO THEM,TAKE
NO CRAP,EVEN IF YOU HAVE TO RULE FOR
JUST ONE MORE WEEK.

THANK YOU,THANK YOU, THANK YOU FOR YOUR NO WORK,NO PAY DECISION.DISCIPLINE MAKES A NATION,MR.PRESIDENT!!!!

EVEN IN THE WESTERN DEMOCRACIES,UNIONS
THAT GO ON STRIKE RECEIVE ONLY $20 A DAY OUT OF THEIR UNION DUES,UNTIL THEY GO BACK TO WORK....NOT A DIME FROM THE GOVERNMENT(if they are Govt employees)

IN THIS CASE,ALL MINORITY MP'S PISSING AROUND,AND NOT SHOWING UP FOR WORK,SHOULD ALL BE PAID BY THE NPP NOT
TAX PAYERS.THEY HAVE MADE IT CLEAR,THEY WANT TO MAKE GHANA UNGOVERNABLE...I SAY,ENOUGH IS ENOUGH.

YOU'VE EARNED MY RESPECT,Mr. PRESIDENT.BE FEARLESS,MR.PRESIDENT,

EIGHT REGIONS ARE SOLIDLY BEHIND YOU.JUST
HAVE FAITH....AND REMEMBER....IN THE WORDS OF GENERAL DEGAULE?:
"GOD IS ON THE SIDE OF THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF"...SHOW THEM WHAT YOU ARE MADE OF.
Tasiga 11 years ago

They should collect their pay from NPP Party.

They should collect their pay from NPP Party.
Naa Okailey 11 years ago

Mimi, when did supporters of the illegal president (John Drossmani M33m33) make their points without insulting the leadership of the NPP especially Nana Akufo Addo. Now going to court is a bastard act. How many times didn't t ...
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Mimi, when did supporters of the illegal president (John Drossmani M33m33) make their points without insulting the leadership of the NPP especially Nana Akufo Addo. Now going to court is a bastard act. How many times didn't the NDC take NPP members to court in an attempt to jail them? Now someone also goes to court and suddenly that person is a nation wrecker.
Abena Milton 11 years ago

OBAAPA. PLEASE CAN YOU RESPECT THE PRESIDENT.I CAN'T BELIEVE HOW YOU CAN EXPRESS YOURSELF IN THIS MANNER.

OBAAPA. PLEASE CAN YOU RESPECT THE PRESIDENT.I CAN'T BELIEVE HOW YOU CAN EXPRESS YOURSELF IN THIS MANNER.
Frank Agyena-Karikari 11 years ago

That will be very interesting. It would be a good precedent but it also means Doctors, nurses,teachers etc would also not be paid if they go on strike. Can Mahama handle that. It is up to the Supreme Court to hurry and give i ...
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That will be very interesting. It would be a good precedent but it also means Doctors, nurses,teachers etc would also not be paid if they go on strike. Can Mahama handle that. It is up to the Supreme Court to hurry and give it's verdict so sleeping dogs can lie.
GHANAFIRE 11 years ago

IT WILL DO YOU GOOD TO GET THAT GARBAGE LEAKING FROM YOUR BRAIN OUT OF YOUR BODY!!! THE FEDERAL GOVT OF THE U.S. I WORK FOR, DONT SEEM TO THINK I AM BRAINLESS...YOU, BITCH, ARE NOT THE CONFUSED ELEPHANT TO TAKE ME DOWN!!! WE ...
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IT WILL DO YOU GOOD TO GET THAT GARBAGE LEAKING FROM YOUR BRAIN OUT OF YOUR BODY!!! THE FEDERAL GOVT OF THE U.S. I WORK FOR, DONT SEEM TO THINK I AM BRAINLESS...YOU, BITCH, ARE NOT THE CONFUSED ELEPHANT TO TAKE ME DOWN!!! WE ARE ON OUR WAY TO GHANA TO SIGN AGREEMENTS WITH THE NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED PRESIDENT OF GHANA, JOHN MAHAMA, IN 3 WEEKS!!!! DONT WORRY ABOUT THE IMMUNITY OF GOVTS BECAUSE YOUR COMMENTS PROVE YOU TO A COMATOSE ENTITY, FARTING OUT COMMENTS!!!!
Senior citizen --Germany 11 years ago

Ghana is unfurtunately plunging into one party and a dictatorial regime where the government in power refuses to acknowledge democratic principles of the constitution.The NPPs displeasure on the outcome of the recent election ...
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Ghana is unfurtunately plunging into one party and a dictatorial regime where the government in power refuses to acknowledge democratic principles of the constitution.The NPPs displeasure on the outcome of the recent elections which made Mr Mahama the president and had sent the matter to the suprime court is in consunance with the constitution and that has emmanated boycotting of vetting of appointed ministers by the president and this does not mean that the NPP MPs have boycotted Parliament completely and do not also believe that vetting duties are the only work assigned to the MPs in the parliament, and for this reason it will be unconstitutional if their emmoluments are upheld by the President.The people of Ghana are watching you closely of what you are doing mr president.
Ali 11 years ago

Senior citizen, I think rights come with responsibilities. You have right to boycott your employer's call for duty; but you have responibilities when refused payment. Of course, MPs are employed by the people of Ghana to work ...
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Senior citizen, I think rights come with responsibilities. You have right to boycott your employer's call for duty; but you have responibilities when refused payment. Of course, MPs are employed by the people of Ghana to work for them. I think there should be a pro-rata pay deduction for each parliamentary duty they fail to partake. If you really are in Germany, you would note that for each day you fail to go to work whiles on strike (or boycot), you don't get paid - it happens in UK where I live.
In any case, I don't think that the president is able to do this; it is not unconstitutional and it is not dictatorial. It is purely goodwill that doctors, nurses, teachers, etc get paid while on strike just so it helps with negotiations because their roles are difficult to fill. MPs beg us to vote for them so that is not a hard post to fill.
Nana Ansah 11 years ago

Can you by any reasonable logic tell me how to receive a pay check from a paymaster of parliament i.e.the president of Ghana whom you consider illegimate?

It flies against the face of logic for any NPP member of parliament ...
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Can you by any reasonable logic tell me how to receive a pay check from a paymaster of parliament i.e.the president of Ghana whom you consider illegimate?

It flies against the face of logic for any NPP member of parliament to receive pay check signed by JM.

DON'T ONLY REJECT JM AS PRESIDENT;REJECT THE PAY SLIP SIGNED BY HIM. That way you are being honest. Otherwise stop this boring comedy. It is not funny anymore.
Nana Ansah 11 years ago

Should read:

Can you by any reasonable logic tell me how to receive a pay check from the paymaster of parliament i.e. the president of Ghana whom you consider illegitimate?

Should read:

Can you by any reasonable logic tell me how to receive a pay check from the paymaster of parliament i.e. the president of Ghana whom you consider illegitimate?
WANNA 11 years ago

the president need to contain it rightly until the verdict of supreme court of Ghana is not yet winner of the election of 2012 so he should careful and diplomatic in treating the NPP MPs in parliament before the teeming NPP s ...
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the president need to contain it rightly until the verdict of supreme court of Ghana is not yet winner of the election of 2012 so he should careful and diplomatic in treating the NPP MPs in parliament before the teeming NPP supporters take to the streets to matters worst for him and Ghana
Ama 11 years ago

In Germany, when you go to work, do you choose to do half of the job for a full salary? Senior citizen, please use some common sense.

In Germany, when you go to work, do you choose to do half of the job for a full salary? Senior citizen, please use some common sense.
Ndd 11 years ago

In Germany workers have the right to boycott work or go on strike. When they go on strike is it the employer or the union that pays them for the days they did not work
Go figure that out and come back to tell Ghanaians wheth ...
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In Germany workers have the right to boycott work or go on strike. When they go on strike is it the employer or the union that pays them for the days they did not work
Go figure that out and come back to tell Ghanaians whether the Prez is right or wrong.
Ike Kumasi 11 years ago

OBAAFOO LYK U.

OBAAFOO LYK U.
Kwame 11 years ago

The idiot of the kind. What makes you think and see yourself as the only Ghanaian. No work, non pay. It is only in Ghana that people get paid for doing no work. Get this into your head ;Mahama is the president

The idiot of the kind. What makes you think and see yourself as the only Ghanaian. No work, non pay. It is only in Ghana that people get paid for doing no work. Get this into your head ;Mahama is the president
DER-GBAALE 11 years ago

And after the determination of the case at the SC it does not matter which side wins the case the NPP MPs should not be given back any salaries they were withheld. I believe this is the only language the understand. The Pres ...
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And after the determination of the case at the SC it does not matter which side wins the case the NPP MPs should not be given back any salaries they were withheld. I believe this is the only language the understand. The President should hit where it hurts, their pockets and things will be okay.
AKWELEY 11 years ago

thank you

thank you
DAN 11 years ago

This is the beginning of another dictatorship of an 'elected' president who now wants to bypass the constitution and law of the land and supplant them with his own version of what the law is.

These Mps are exercising their ...
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This is the beginning of another dictatorship of an 'elected' president who now wants to bypass the constitution and law of the land and supplant them with his own version of what the law is.

These Mps are exercising their right of protest under the law and constitution which they are allowed; they are not breaking any law, yet Mahama like Moshni of Egypt, wants to usurp more powers to do what he likes simply because the democratic process is not going his way.

Any attempt to subvert the will of Ghanaians under the present democratic dispensation will result in catastrophy and we will be taking steps backwards; a recipe for the military to step in and organise another coup d'etat.

I hope Mahama and the NDC can see that coming if they take illegitimate steps to surpress protest
Akyea 11 years ago

Dan, we are off-age and needed to be told the truth, though am not NPP member neither the NDC but u see ur people needed to be talked too. Not until the case is determined by the court and since they also refused to do the w ...
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Dan, we are off-age and needed to be told the truth, though am not NPP member neither the NDC but u see ur people needed to be talked too. Not until the case is determined by the court and since they also refused to do the work in the house , they need not been paid, Your party is not fighting only the NDC but EC for that reason they did not think is it good to take part in the by-election in the two constituencies, with the reasons that they cannot not trust the EC for doing fair job.
Ali 11 years ago

Dan, there are no rights without responsibilities. The fundamental question is, why are they being paid? To work!!!. You don't get paid for no work done; you get paid for putting in some hours (that's how they say it in the U ...
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Dan, there are no rights without responsibilities. The fundamental question is, why are they being paid? To work!!!. You don't get paid for no work done; you get paid for putting in some hours (that's how they say it in the UK). When you go on strike in the UK (and it doesn't matter who your employer is and why you are on strike) you lose the day's wage until you are back to work. And just remember, no labour laws say you can't strike; likewise, none at all enforce your employer to pay you while on strike, just go and check. People get paid while on strike in Ghana out of goodwill and to help with negotiations especially where the type of skill is difficult to find (like doctors, teachers, etc). MPs are out there begging us to vote for them, so that is not a difficult post to fill.
having said this, I still feel the president's hands are tied up and will not be able to stop the payments, unfortunately.
paul 11 years ago

This is the beginning of the end of the political thieves.Something terrible is about to happen

This is the beginning of the end of the political thieves.Something terrible is about to happen
Obaapa 11 years ago

UNPROFESSIONAL AND CORRUPT JOURNALISTS BRIBED TO PUT OUT WHAT IS BEING THOUGHT AS 'FOR PUBLIC INTEREST'. The president is illegitimate. If he thinks the minority don't deserve their salaries then he should be ready to vacate ...
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UNPROFESSIONAL AND CORRUPT JOURNALISTS BRIBED TO PUT OUT WHAT IS BEING THOUGHT AS 'FOR PUBLIC INTEREST'. The president is illegitimate. If he thinks the minority don't deserve their salaries then he should be ready to vacate his post because the minority think he is not fit for purpose even if he was a fucking tool. He should stop the monies being pocketed by his greedy men following him.
Ramsey 11 years ago

Obaapa, comments on matters like this are meant for grown ups with intellectual minds. Stop this Kiddy attitude and grow up. Better still if you're a kid, then this is not a place for you to be.

Obaapa, comments on matters like this are meant for grown ups with intellectual minds. Stop this Kiddy attitude and grow up. Better still if you're a kid, then this is not a place for you to be.
GHANAFIRE 11 years ago

GHANAIANS VOTED FOR MAHAMA FREE AND FAIR BUT YOU CAN PRONOUNCE THE PRESIDENT ILLEGITIMATE??!!! THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY , SOME OF WHO WERE HERE TO WITNESS AND APPLAUD FREE AND FAIR ELECTIONS RECOGNIZE HIM AS PREZ BUT YOU A ...
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GHANAIANS VOTED FOR MAHAMA FREE AND FAIR BUT YOU CAN PRONOUNCE THE PRESIDENT ILLEGITIMATE??!!! THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY , SOME OF WHO WERE HERE TO WITNESS AND APPLAUD FREE AND FAIR ELECTIONS RECOGNIZE HIM AS PREZ BUT YOU AND YOUR CONFUSED ELEPHANT PARTY DO NOT-WHO IS THE FOOL HERE???? CONTINUE TO SPEW YOUR VINDICTIVE GARBAGE: YOU LOST, YOU ARE LOSERS AND YOU WILL CONTINUE TO LOSE EVRYTIME DUE TO INSANITY!!!!
Warrant Officer Opou Agyei 11 years ago

Obaapa be sensible and reasonable. You are not insane, are you?

Obaapa be sensible and reasonable. You are not insane, are you?
osei hwedie 11 years ago

GOLD timber and cocoa exports must be stoppe immediately. no fretilisers for thieves

GOLD timber and cocoa exports must be stoppe immediately. no fretilisers for thieves
papasoono U.S.A 11 years ago

Good to hear that,they should go to SC court for their salaries. Am happy to hear that......

Good to hear that,they should go to SC court for their salaries. Am happy to hear that......
fredsaid 11 years ago

Mr President think again and don't start anything without thinking through the potential consequences that will take Ghana back into the dark ages. Respect the democratic and constitutional rights of everyone including MPs. ...
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Mr President think again and don't start anything without thinking through the potential consequences that will take Ghana back into the dark ages. Respect the democratic and constitutional rights of everyone including MPs. You may not be able to recover the country back to where we are today. JUST LOOK AT MOSHNI OF EGYPT and the slippery slope back to violence. Respect the legitimate rights of the Ghanaian people including MPs
Frank Agyena-Karikari 11 years ago

Mahama has a case for not paying MPs who do not go to work but he should hasten slowly when dealing with aggrieved politicians because his action can lead to chaos. It is up to the SC to give its verdict soon.
Let us rememb ...
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Mahama has a case for not paying MPs who do not go to work but he should hasten slowly when dealing with aggrieved politicians because his action can lead to chaos. It is up to the SC to give its verdict soon.
Let us remember that some actions of Nkrumah led to the opposition financing a coup against him. Let us help protect our young and fragile democracy that we are so proud of.
Adjoa 11 years ago

Yes NO work NO pay , stupid NPP MPs

Yes NO work NO pay , stupid NPP MPs
A Razak 11 years ago

THIS IS GOOD NEWS. NPP MPs ARE STOMACH POLITICIANS

THIS IS GOOD NEWS. NPP MPs ARE STOMACH POLITICIANS
agadji elisha 11 years ago

.......just like the rented press and all who give such platforms.

.......just like the rented press and all who give such platforms.
Sav 11 years ago

Can you compare your father to President Mahama?

Can you compare your father to President Mahama?
NUHU BILABINBI BILAGBINKPA 11 years ago

is your father and your mother, who could not even give you the most commonest up-bringing feature (RESPECT) to your life are those that deserve to be insulted. Be on guard, for you are now to be fished out. If you bare able ...
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is your father and your mother, who could not even give you the most commonest up-bringing feature (RESPECT) to your life are those that deserve to be insulted. Be on guard, for you are now to be fished out. If you bare able to ESCAPE FROM NOW UP TO THE NEXT THREE MONTH, then we are not whom you are! If you did this to the late PRESIDENT MILLS, and had it free, now I AM VERY VERY SORRY! YOU HAVE HIT THE WRONG TARGET. LET ME TELL YOU, YOU ARE THREADING WRONGLY.
AKONA MATATA, 11 years ago

Is that really your name, idiot like you? You tell Ghanaians the President elected is a fool. Think of it very well, next time when your Party is in power, which I think will never, never be,worse things will happen to it, an ...
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Is that really your name, idiot like you? You tell Ghanaians the President elected is a fool. Think of it very well, next time when your Party is in power, which I think will never, never be,worse things will happen to it, and it will be terrible, mark my word.
Dan 11 years ago

Mahama is mad. When ndc boycotted parliament for 14 days did he not enjoy his salary. Mahama you are mad for just entertaining this idea. Foolish man

Mahama is mad. When ndc boycotted parliament for 14 days did he not enjoy his salary. Mahama you are mad for just entertaining this idea. Foolish man
BARIMA OKYERE. NY, NY.U,S.A. 11 years ago

AS A CITIZEN OF GHANA I THINK FOR THE FIRST TYM I WILL SUPPORT THE PRESIDENT.WHO SIGNED FOR THEM TO BE PAID,A GOVERNMENT APPOINTEE? OKAY THEN

AS A CITIZEN OF GHANA I THINK FOR THE FIRST TYM I WILL SUPPORT THE PRESIDENT.WHO SIGNED FOR THEM TO BE PAID,A GOVERNMENT APPOINTEE? OKAY THEN
Osei 11 years ago

Mahama should just dare and see if he can rule Ghana until the SC throws him out. All those hatching that idiotic ideas are stupid and idiots.

Mahama should just dare and see if he can rule Ghana until the SC throws him out. All those hatching that idiotic ideas are stupid and idiots.
Moru 11 years ago

i'm in full support of this.

i'm in full support of this.
Kofi 11 years ago

Obaapa or what ever you call your self, you are a big fool. Think and wise up. How can you talk like that. I have read some of your comments on certain issues and have come to terms that you are a big fool. Just stop giving c ...
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Obaapa or what ever you call your self, you are a big fool. Think and wise up. How can you talk like that. I have read some of your comments on certain issues and have come to terms that you are a big fool. Just stop giving comments on this network. Let the President have his peace of mind to work. foolish people like the npp.
Patrick Boateng, Assin Foso. 11 years ago

Do you sincerely believe that almost 1/2 of the population are foolish by describing the NPP as foolish people. Read the constitution over and over again and note that the president is not a paymaster of parliamentarians beca ...
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Do you sincerely believe that almost 1/2 of the population are foolish by describing the NPP as foolish people. Read the constitution over and over again and note that the president is not a paymaster of parliamentarians because he is not their employer. This write up by herald is a mere propaganda to brainwash people like you. In kufour's time the ndc opposed the NHIS bill and walked out of parliament any time the bill was brought including the current president who was then an MP for bole-bamboi, but yet no one block their salary because it was even impossible to do that and unconstitutional.
Kwaku 11 years ago

Even John Mahama do not deserve to be paid,his salary should have been withheld till the supreme court completes this case.

Even John Mahama do not deserve to be paid,his salary should have been withheld till the supreme court completes this case.
Party# 419 # NDP 11 years ago

Our President deserve to be paid full time.

Our President deserve to be paid full time.
Obaapa 11 years ago

MAHAMA DESERVES FUCK-ALL - 'AN ENGLISH TERM FOR NOTHING'. HIS CASE IS IN COURT,HOW THE HELL CAN HE CLAIM SALARY AS AN ILLEGITIMATE PREZ?

MAHAMA DESERVES FUCK-ALL - 'AN ENGLISH TERM FOR NOTHING'. HIS CASE IS IN COURT,HOW THE HELL CAN HE CLAIM SALARY AS AN ILLEGITIMATE PREZ?
GHANAFIRE 11 years ago

YOUR FUCKING FATHER SHOULD NOT HAVE FUCKED YOUR FUCKING MOTHER, WHO SHOULD NOT HAVE DROPPED YOU ON YOUR FUCKING HEAD AT BIRTH AND THEN CONTINUE TO FEED YOU FROM ONE OF HER MULTIPLE TITS!!!! F U C K Y O U!!!

YOUR FUCKING FATHER SHOULD NOT HAVE FUCKED YOUR FUCKING MOTHER, WHO SHOULD NOT HAVE DROPPED YOU ON YOUR FUCKING HEAD AT BIRTH AND THEN CONTINUE TO FEED YOU FROM ONE OF HER MULTIPLE TITS!!!! F U C K Y O U!!!
Eddy 11 years ago

What a shame and disgrace and immaturity to purposely deny your service to people people who voted for you Npp mps. believe that Nana does not have to be a president to give his best to Ghana, his contribution could be cleani ...
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What a shame and disgrace and immaturity to purposely deny your service to people people who voted for you Npp mps. believe that Nana does not have to be a president to give his best to Ghana, his contribution could be cleaning the streets and it is more rewarding than unnecessary setbacks to the country.
jojo 11 years ago

Do people get paid when they go on strike? this is a mess up country. no work on pay, you don't get paid when you go on strike in US, UK and other places, tell me what work should they be paid for.

Do people get paid when they go on strike? this is a mess up country. no work on pay, you don't get paid when you go on strike in US, UK and other places, tell me what work should they be paid for.
obi 11 years ago

MP are not "people". They are lawmakers and whatever they do whiles in office, the people get the chance to vote for them or not . Its called democracy. President Mahama is not a KING noe LAWMAKER(MP)! Its not appple for appl ...
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MP are not "people". They are lawmakers and whatever they do whiles in office, the people get the chance to vote for them or not . Its called democracy. President Mahama is not a KING noe LAWMAKER(MP)! Its not appple for apple situation!
Omanbapa Osei Oy3ade3yie 11 years ago

If they are not people, then they can only be animals!

Are these MPs not ashamed of hemselevse - you refuse to do the work you are supposed to do and yet expect to get paid?

Only in Ghana can such nonsense go o.

If they are not people, then they can only be animals!

Are these MPs not ashamed of hemselevse - you refuse to do the work you are supposed to do and yet expect to get paid?

Only in Ghana can such nonsense go o.
Ken Botchway 11 years ago

Is high time we show this people that power is stronger than everything.They cannot be allowed to do their own thing and go Scot free. They should go to Nana for their salaries simple.

Is high time we show this people that power is stronger than everything.They cannot be allowed to do their own thing and go Scot free. They should go to Nana for their salaries simple.
Issa Muhammed, Kukua N/R 11 years ago

I am scandalised to realized that almost all of u who have commented on the issue at hand dont even appear to know what is actually happening. The facts: Parliament is on recess as we comment.Only eleven NPP MPs were due to p ...
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I am scandalised to realized that almost all of u who have commented on the issue at hand dont even appear to know what is actually happening. The facts: Parliament is on recess as we comment.Only eleven NPP MPs were due to participate on ONLY ONE of several committee of the house.If they decide not to attend the sitting of the committee of appointments, so what?It is their legitimate right. I for one dont believe that the President, who has been an MP before, can even begin to think about withholding any MP's salary. He would not dare make such a fool of himself.This info is therefore pure propaganda which should be treated with the contempt it deserves.
GHANAFIRE 11 years ago

YES NPP MPS HAVE RIGHTS: THEY HAVE THE RIGHT NOT TO WORK AND MAHAMA HAS THE RIGHT NOT TO PAY THEM! WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY 'if they decide not to attend, so what?' SO WHAT??!!! SO, NO WORK, NO PAY! I AM SCANDALIZED TO READ THIS U ...
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YES NPP MPS HAVE RIGHTS: THEY HAVE THE RIGHT NOT TO WORK AND MAHAMA HAS THE RIGHT NOT TO PAY THEM! WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY 'if they decide not to attend, so what?' SO WHAT??!!! SO, NO WORK, NO PAY! I AM SCANDALIZED TO READ THIS USELESS COMMENT....
Patrick Boateng, Assin Foso. 11 years ago

Mahama is not the paymaster of MPs. Get it right. Take note that parliament is an independent body fom the executive and their salary and conditions of service is determined by the constitution. The president has no right to ...
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Mahama is not the paymaster of MPs. Get it right. Take note that parliament is an independent body fom the executive and their salary and conditions of service is determined by the constitution. The president has no right to block an MP's salary ok. This is a mere propaganda to deceive gullible fanatic like you. Your comment therefore make no sense. Mind you when Mahama was in opposition as a member of parliament during the kufour era he together with the ndc mps walked out of parliament when the NHIS was brought to the house because they opposed it and kufour was determined to implement the NHIS which is benefiting people like you. Is part of the parliamentary law. MPs are not , i repeat MPs are not paid by the president because they are elected persons from their constituencies.
NIMA OLD SOLDIER 11 years ago

Why was Woyome a notorious boastful criminal paid the unbelievable huge amount of 51 million dollars for no work done which was in effect authorized by you as the Vice who chaired the state financial committee then and given ...
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Why was Woyome a notorious boastful criminal paid the unbelievable huge amount of 51 million dollars for no work done which was in effect authorized by you as the Vice who chaired the state financial committee then and given red carpet at state functions?

Ghana shall surely arise!
BEJABADO, LAGOS 11 years ago

YOU NIMA DUD. DO YOU KNOW THAT THA NPP SIPHONED MONEY TEN TIMES MORE THAN WHAT WAYOME WAS PAID JUST IN ONE FINANCIAL A YEAR? READ THE AUDITOR-GENERAL'S REPORTS AND YOU WILL FEAR FOR THE COUNTRY HAD NPP WON THE ELECTIONS. SIM ...
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YOU NIMA DUD. DO YOU KNOW THAT THA NPP SIPHONED MONEY TEN TIMES MORE THAN WHAT WAYOME WAS PAID JUST IN ONE FINANCIAL A YEAR? READ THE AUDITOR-GENERAL'S REPORTS AND YOU WILL FEAR FOR THE COUNTRY HAD NPP WON THE ELECTIONS. SIMPLE FINANCIAL REPORTS WERE MUDDLED UP JUST TO ALLOW UNINTERRUPTED LOOTING. BILLIONS OF GHANA CEDIS WERE ALSO STOLEN DURING THE RE-DENOMINATION AT THE BLIND SIDE OF OFFICERS WHOSE DUTY WAS TO RELEASE MONIES. NDC OR ANY PARTY IN GHANA FOR THAT MATTER IS A SAINT COMPARED TO NPP. THE REPORTS OF GOVERNMENT FINANCES WERE NOT PREPARED BY PARTY MEMBERS OF ANY PARTY BUT BY THE CONSTITUTIONAL BODY CHARGED WITH THAT RESPONSIBILITY. IN THE ADVANCED DEMOCRACIES WHERE THE RULE OF LAW WORKS,MANY FORMER MINISTERS INCLUDING FORMER PRESIDENT KUFFOUR SHOULD HAVE BEEN COOLING OFF IN JAIL. IN GHANA NOTHING WORKS THE CORRUPTION IS ENDEMIC. EVEN THE SCHOOL FEEDING PROGRAMME WAS ANOTHER CONDUIT PIPE TO STEAL SO FOREIGN DONORS WITHDREW THEIR SUPPORT WITH KUFFOUR AS PRESIDENT. THE 8 YEARS WAS NOTHING GOOD FOR THE PEOPLE OF GHANA. DRUG TRADE TOO GOT S BOOST FOR THAT PERIOD. SO STOP TALKING BLOWING HOT AIR BECAUSE YOU HAVE ACCESS TO THE COMPUTER. GOD ANSWERED OUR PRAYERS ON 7/8 DECEMBER, 2012.
Kweku 11 years ago

Why should they be paid? They work for nana Addo not Ghanaians therefore they must go to his residence for their pay. Hungry fools walking around as politicians

Why should they be paid? They work for nana Addo not Ghanaians therefore they must go to his residence for their pay. Hungry fools walking around as politicians
odeneho 11 years ago

This is a step in the right direction, a common sense approach. More grease to your elbow.

This is a step in the right direction, a common sense approach. More grease to your elbow.
mohammed issah bance 11 years ago

that is a good thing to do, go ahead and do it we are insuport of it...

that is a good thing to do, go ahead and do it we are insuport of it...
Awuni Amansie 11 years ago

you at him foolish person calling him self president

you at him foolish person calling him self president
NUHU BILABINBI BILAGBINKPA 11 years ago

HOW COULD YOU INSULT THIS MAN! IF YOU DO NOT SHARE THE SAME IDEAR, YOU CAN GO ON EXPRESS YOUR VIEWS WITHOUT ANY INSULT.
YOU PEOPLE DID THE SAME THING TO THE LATE PRESIDENT MILLS, BUT NOT TO MAHAMA OK? YOU ARE A TAGET, AND YO ...
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HOW COULD YOU INSULT THIS MAN! IF YOU DO NOT SHARE THE SAME IDEAR, YOU CAN GO ON EXPRESS YOUR VIEWS WITHOUT ANY INSULT.
YOU PEOPLE DID THE SAME THING TO THE LATE PRESIDENT MILLS, BUT NOT TO MAHAMA OK? YOU ARE A TAGET, AND YOU CANOT ESCAPE US! BE READY AT ALL TIMES.
KANEWU 11 years ago

A STEP IN THE PERFECTLY RIGHT DIRECTION, MR PRESIDENT!! CONGRATS!!!

IT'S ABOUT TIME THE MPs WERE MADE TO LEARN THAT THEY ARE IN GHANA'S PARLIAMENT TO SERVE GHANA.

THE MPs ARE NOT IN NPPs PARLIAMENT TO SERVE THE NPP.

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A STEP IN THE PERFECTLY RIGHT DIRECTION, MR PRESIDENT!! CONGRATS!!!

IT'S ABOUT TIME THE MPs WERE MADE TO LEARN THAT THEY ARE IN GHANA'S PARLIAMENT TO SERVE GHANA.

THE MPs ARE NOT IN NPPs PARLIAMENT TO SERVE THE NPP.

THE SAME GOES WITH ALL OTHER PARTY AND INDEPENDENT MPs. USELESS PEOPLE.

IT'S SHOCKING THAT MPs HAVE ACCESS TO A "COMMON FUND" AND DIPLOMATIC PASSPORTS.

NO WONDER BLACK AFRICAN "LEADERS" ARE ALWAYS THE SUBJECT OF RIDICULE ON THE GLOBAL STAGE.

WE SHALL CONTINUE TO SWIM IN THE QUAGMIRE IN GHANA IF GHANA'S "LEADERS" DO NOT CHANGE THEIR WAYS WITH THE CHANGING FORTUNES OF TIME.
Yaa 11 years ago

Nobody wanted a fight. But if President Drossmani Mahameho decides to turn it into a fight, he will get one.

There is no action without reaction.

Nobody wanted a fight. But if President Drossmani Mahameho decides to turn it into a fight, he will get one.

There is no action without reaction.
odeneho 11 years ago

Go ahead and fight. Maybe you have nothing important to do.

Go ahead and fight. Maybe you have nothing important to do.
odeneho 11 years ago

Why should they reap where they've not sown?

Why should they reap where they've not sown?
Hahaha 11 years ago

That should be carried out with immediate effect. We in the public and goverment sectors are paid by the number of working hours. It is good according to the npp to boycott proceedings, therefore their remunerations should be ...
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That should be carried out with immediate effect. We in the public and goverment sectors are paid by the number of working hours. It is good according to the npp to boycott proceedings, therefore their remunerations should be affected. I think it only reasonable that they are not paid.
Lucky-usa 11 years ago

This is a good idea. I will support it and all Ghanaians should. These Minority guys are IDIOTS. It's ok to pick up their salaries but not to deliberate. Total Nonsense.

This is a good idea. I will support it and all Ghanaians should. These Minority guys are IDIOTS. It's ok to pick up their salaries but not to deliberate. Total Nonsense.
hEBERT; sWEDEN 11 years ago

Yes! these MPs should not be paid. If they are exercising their Costituitional rights to boycott, fine. They should also boycott all their allownacws and Salaries.

Yes! these MPs should not be paid. If they are exercising their Costituitional rights to boycott, fine. They should also boycott all their allownacws and Salaries.
KANEWU 11 years ago

IF GHANA IS NOT BENEFITTING FROM THE VAST GOLD RESERVES IN THEIR OWN SUB-SOIL, THE CASE OF THIS GOLD INTERCEPTED IN TURKEY WITHOUT PROPER DOCUMENTATION IS ONE OF THE PLETHORA OF REASONS WHY.

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IF GHANA IS NOT BENEFITTING FROM THE VAST GOLD RESERVES IN THEIR OWN SUB-SOIL, THE CASE OF THIS GOLD INTERCEPTED IN TURKEY WITHOUT PROPER DOCUMENTATION IS ONE OF THE PLETHORA OF REASONS WHY.

EVEN CHINESE AND INDIANS HAVE SMELLED GHANA'S GOLD RESERVES AND TRAVELLED THOUSANDS OF MILES TO GHANA FOR THEIR SHARE OF OUR GOLD RESERVES.

TODAY WHEN YOU VISIT DUBAI AND THE REST OF THE MIDDLE EAST OR THE WEST, YOU'LL NOTICE ALMOST ALL THE GOLD JEWELLERY SHOPS THERE BELONG TO INDIANS.

MELCOM ELECTRONIC RETAIL OUTLETS IN GHANA ARE JUST "FRONTS". THEIR REAL BUSINESS IS THE SIPHONING OF OUR GOLD OUTSIDE WITH, OF COURSE, THE CONNIVANCE OF GHANA'S "LEADERS" AND CUSTOMS OFFICIALS.

YOU'LL NEVER SEE A SINGLE GHANAIAN OWNER OF A JEWELLERY RETAIL SHOP IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND PARTS OF THE WESTERN WORLD.

MY QUSETION IS THIS:

WHERE DID THOSE PEOPLE GET ALL THAT GOLD FROM?

OF COURSE FROM GHANAIAN CHIEFS, POLITICANS LIKE KONADU AGYEMAN RAWLINGS, SUCCESSIVE ASHANTIHENES AND OTHERS.

THESE ARE THE PEOPLE DUMB GHANAIANS CALL "HONOURABLES".
John Dubia 11 years ago

I am very impressed with the bold decision the president has taken,If a child say his mother will not sleep, he has to know that,he is 100miles away from sleep.

I am very impressed with the bold decision the president has taken,If a child say his mother will not sleep, he has to know that,he is 100miles away from sleep.
Mathew, Baltimore, US 11 years ago

Well done President Mahama.

Well done President Mahama.
OBIBINI 11 years ago

To pay them will be a very bad example for ghanaians.It will mean that any worker who chooses not to go to work must be paid.Is that right?These NPP fools who have boycotted parliament should not be paid.Akuffo-Addo or the NP ...
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To pay them will be a very bad example for ghanaians.It will mean that any worker who chooses not to go to work must be paid.Is that right?These NPP fools who have boycotted parliament should not be paid.Akuffo-Addo or the NPP should pay them.
esiata 11 years ago

Wny should the tax payers"s money's be given to them if they don"t want to work for MOTHER GHANA ?

Wny should the tax payers"s money's be given to them if they don"t want to work for MOTHER GHANA ?
broda 11 years ago

I support the no work no pay policy the president should enforce it

I support the no work no pay policy the president should enforce it
Kwamena 11 years ago

I sometimes wonder if the elected npp mps are matured and educated ghanaians who have been to help sovle many promblems facing ghanaians.how on earth would they not do their job properly by boycotts but claim their wages and ...
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I sometimes wonder if the elected npp mps are matured and educated ghanaians who have been to help sovle many promblems facing ghanaians.how on earth would they not do their job properly by boycotts but claim their wages and bonues and who do they think they are?and with these urly behaviour and altitude would the npp mp expected to retain their seats.npp are noted for boycotts in 1992 elections they lost and declared the stolen verdict and so were absent in parliament for 4yrs which they regretted later again they threatened to boycott the 2012 election when the EC created additional new constituences,the proverb says "if throw a ball to wall it comes to you" again "success in examinations bring happiness but failure develops the brains"the question is how many times would npp mps learn that these boycotts are not right and damage their credibilities and image i strongly support the "no work no pay policy taken by the president.
kkd 11 years ago

what work woyome did to get that money fool

what work woyome did to get that money fool
MEMAN NTI 11 years ago

Mr.President if you have authority to block their (the NPP MPs)salaries and monetary payments why don't you use the same powers to sack them but rather considering blocking their common fund that could affect the developmenta ...
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Mr.President if you have authority to block their (the NPP MPs)salaries and monetary payments why don't you use the same powers to sack them but rather considering blocking their common fund that could affect the developmental projects in their Constituencies? Who do you think you're go to punish and who'll suffer? The MPs or the constituents?Please think twice.
Naa Okailey 11 years ago

Intolerant John Drossmani Mahama is surely not a man of his own. NDC boycotted a lot of parliamentary proceedings and their salaries were not blocked by the true democrat JA Kufuor. Very wicked and tribalistic who weeks after ...
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Intolerant John Drossmani Mahama is surely not a man of his own. NDC boycotted a lot of parliamentary proceedings and their salaries were not blocked by the true democrat JA Kufuor. Very wicked and tribalistic who weeks after stealing the people's votes has formed the "Gonja Mafia" Mahama will fall because God does not like cheating
Ali 11 years ago

Repeating someone else's mistakes doesn't make them right. Eschew bad comparisons - mistakes of the past should not be repeated. Ghana is moving forward and comparing ourselves with others in Middle Income Countries. What has ...
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Repeating someone else's mistakes doesn't make them right. Eschew bad comparisons - mistakes of the past should not be repeated. Ghana is moving forward and comparing ourselves with others in Middle Income Countries. What has to happen in Ghana is pure good work ethics. You get paid for putting in the hours.
Dr bright philipst 11 years ago

GREAT IDEA NO WORK NO PAY, LET NPP PAY THEM, SINCE THEY DONT WANT TO WORK FOR THE STATE, THAT PAY THEIR SALARY, I WONDER HOW THI IDIOTS GOT ELECTED IN THE FIRST PLACE, MAY BE ALONG TRIBAL LINES NOT WHAT THEY CAN DO FOR GHANA, ...
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GREAT IDEA NO WORK NO PAY, LET NPP PAY THEM, SINCE THEY DONT WANT TO WORK FOR THE STATE, THAT PAY THEIR SALARY, I WONDER HOW THI IDIOTS GOT ELECTED IN THE FIRST PLACE, MAY BE ALONG TRIBAL LINES NOT WHAT THEY CAN DO FOR GHANA, LONG LIVE THE PRESIDENT, HIS EXCELLANCE J MAHAMA
james Boakye Danquah 11 years ago

Mr prez If only you can carry on these exercise effectitively it will be great and all well being and senssible thinking Ghanaians will really support your ideas
They sdhould expect their salaries from the NPP party

Mr prez If only you can carry on these exercise effectitively it will be great and all well being and senssible thinking Ghanaians will really support your ideas
They sdhould expect their salaries from the NPP party
Duah 11 years ago

Can the President or MPs be accused of causing financial loss to the state if salaries are paid for no work done?

Can the President or MPs be accused of causing financial loss to the state if salaries are paid for no work done?
Vodoo Xebieso 11 years ago

I THROW MY FULL WEIGHT BEHIND AND SUPPORT THE PRESIDENT'S DECISION. THESE NPP PARLIAMENTARIANS SHOULD PUT ON THEIR THINKING CAPS FOR ONCE. ENOUGH OF THIS ARM-TWISTING AND STRAIGHT-JACKET BEHAVIOUR.

I THROW MY FULL WEIGHT BEHIND AND SUPPORT THE PRESIDENT'S DECISION. THESE NPP PARLIAMENTARIANS SHOULD PUT ON THEIR THINKING CAPS FOR ONCE. ENOUGH OF THIS ARM-TWISTING AND STRAIGHT-JACKET BEHAVIOUR.
KOO-SWISS 11 years ago

THAT IS THE ONLY OPTION LEFT FOR THE COUNTRY; BUT UNDER THE RULE OF LAW YOU CANT DO IT WITHOUT COURT ORDER- so seek it from the court, either than that it will be turned unlawful

THAT IS THE ONLY OPTION LEFT FOR THE COUNTRY; BUT UNDER THE RULE OF LAW YOU CANT DO IT WITHOUT COURT ORDER- so seek it from the court, either than that it will be turned unlawful
Ross 11 years ago

SDF the party of sweat

SDF the party of sweat
Vedoo Hunor 11 years ago

Mr Prez, this is one of the best move so far, No work, no Pay. The NPP MP's can choose to serve their Party. No Work, No pay.

Mr Prez, this is one of the best move so far, No work, no Pay. The NPP MP's can choose to serve their Party. No Work, No pay.
DELOVE 11 years ago

n p p are lack of knolege and must not be paid the should go to their NANA thank GOD they collapse the party ahead of 2016

n p p are lack of knolege and must not be paid the should go to their NANA thank GOD they collapse the party ahead of 2016
Kwaku 11 years ago

Thank you Mr. President. They don;t deserve any pay.

Thank you Mr. President. They don;t deserve any pay.
JOE KASANGA 11 years ago

NONESENSE!

NONESENSE!
John Kpeglo 11 years ago

Do not pay them a pessewa!

Do not pay them a pessewa!
Jim 11 years ago

Thats fair enough, Mr Prez,they should not be paid one pesewa
This party NPP is gradually becoming a disgrace to our democracy
F--k the so called chairman and his cohorts
Remember that the next election is 2016 so keep on ...
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Thats fair enough, Mr Prez,they should not be paid one pesewa
This party NPP is gradually becoming a disgrace to our democracy
F--k the so called chairman and his cohorts
Remember that the next election is 2016 so keep on fighting the last one in court.Damn you undemocractic idiots
alexander de great 11 years ago

let those stupid fools know mr president

let those stupid fools know mr president
skotsman 11 years ago

If Mahama says No work No Pay, why did he pay Woyome without works??? Does it mean that the NDC supporters are paid without work? Does it mean that Mahama enjoyed the Woyome money? Hahaha, Mahama cannot be angry if NPP MPs fa ...
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If Mahama says No work No Pay, why did he pay Woyome without works??? Does it mean that the NDC supporters are paid without work? Does it mean that Mahama enjoyed the Woyome money? Hahaha, Mahama cannot be angry if NPP MPs fail to vet his ministers,some of whom he has re-shuffled even before vetting? Mahama is as confused as the total Ghanaian populace who did not vote for him, yet Afari-Gyan declared him prez. Afari-Gyan is the one to suffer the consequence and not Ghanaians. We live to see what lies ahead of us in the next few weeks
TA USA 11 years ago

Good show president Mahama. Let them go to hell.

Good show president Mahama. Let them go to hell.
obi 11 years ago

And I'm sure you'll call yourself a christian! Just because you didn't agree with another Political Group. Hell? Really? you going to make to the Good place...God will be very happy about your Sharp lips!

And I'm sure you'll call yourself a christian! Just because you didn't agree with another Political Group. Hell? Really? you going to make to the Good place...God will be very happy about your Sharp lips!
DUAH 11 years ago

YES, MPs BEING PAID C72M FOR NO WORK. EH

YES, MPs BEING PAID C72M FOR NO WORK. EH
Kwabena 11 years ago

Seize their salaries.

Seize their salaries.
Dusseldorf 11 years ago

BRAVO. THAT`S THE WAY IT GOES. BASTARDS,NOVICE,BLOCKHEADS.WHY SHOULD THIS STUPID , IDOITS BE PAYED FOR NO WORK.GHANAIANS WAKE UP TO THIS IDOITS.TO HELL WITH NPP.

BRAVO. THAT`S THE WAY IT GOES. BASTARDS,NOVICE,BLOCKHEADS.WHY SHOULD THIS STUPID , IDOITS BE PAYED FOR NO WORK.GHANAIANS WAKE UP TO THIS IDOITS.TO HELL WITH NPP.
Mununkum 11 years ago

Accra, Feb. 14, 2007: GNA - The minority National Democratic Congress (NDC) on Wednesday said their boycott of Parliament was to show their loyalty to the Party.

Mr Johnson Asiedu-Nketiah, General Secretary of the Party, t ...
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Accra, Feb. 14, 2007: GNA - The minority National Democratic Congress (NDC) on Wednesday said their boycott of Parliament was to show their loyalty to the Party.

Mr Johnson Asiedu-Nketiah, General Secretary of the Party, told press conference in Accra that the 1992 Constitution also states that no one should be disloyal to the party.

He said neither the president nor anybody could be disloyal to a party and continue to belong to it.

"Immediately anybody decides to abandon his/her party, his/her seat becomes vacant.... We should not be looking at the role of Parliamentarians as only representing their constituencies, but the entire totality of Ghanaians," Mr Asiedu-Nketiah told the press conference, attended by party stalwarts including Professor John Evans Atta Mills, the party's flag-bearer for the 2004 elections.

The NDC press conference, chiefly addressed by Mr Alban Bagbin, Minority Leader in Parliament, was in reaction to the State of the Nation address presented by President John Agyekum Kufuor to Parliament on February 8.

Mr Alban Bagbin said the party was yet to take a decision on when to return to the House and asked Ghanaians not to allow mischief to poison their understanding of multi-party democracy.

"We don't operate independently from our party," he said, adding that the argument that the MPs who had been boycotting parliament should not be paid their salaries showed “a serious ignorance".

Mr Bagbin said no law prevented MPs from boycotting Parliament and the party had the instrument of appeal, boycott and demonstrations to ensure that justice was done
That's whatz up. 11 years ago

Mr president of Ghana, you have my blessings and just go ahead and do that without any hesitation. NO WORK NO PAY. Those parliamentarian BOZOS & GOONS need not enjoy the taxpayers money for no work done. This is what Ghana ne ...
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Mr president of Ghana, you have my blessings and just go ahead and do that without any hesitation. NO WORK NO PAY. Those parliamentarian BOZOS & GOONS need not enjoy the taxpayers money for no work done. This is what Ghana need and the right people to start with. God bless you for been PRUDENT.
Tony - Germany 11 years ago

mr. prez pls let this decision come to play as soon as possible waste no time.if possible mp funds for developmental projects should be directed to the DCE's and assembly men. stupid "arschloecher" (lazy anus).

mr. prez pls let this decision come to play as soon as possible waste no time.if possible mp funds for developmental projects should be directed to the DCE's and assembly men. stupid "arschloecher" (lazy anus).
Mma, London 11 years ago

I will really like to see this happen in Ghana, please Mr President get on and do it. We have no room for egocentric people whose interests are to grab money waawaawaa at all cost. We are fed up with NPP's attitude towards na ...
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I will really like to see this happen in Ghana, please Mr President get on and do it. We have no room for egocentric people whose interests are to grab money waawaawaa at all cost. We are fed up with NPP's attitude towards nation building
kaywuo 11 years ago

I hope the gov't can carry through this threat, if it is so true. I can imagine how the NPP MPs will react, if Mahama increases the salaries of MPs.

I hope the gov't can carry through this threat, if it is so true. I can imagine how the NPP MPs will react, if Mahama increases the salaries of MPs.
AWUKU,ACCRA 11 years ago

It,s strange the NPP refers to the Prez as illegitimate.Why illegitimate?The Prez has been declared by the body constitutionally mandated to so do.Any claim by the NPP against the conduct of the election remains a mere allega ...
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It,s strange the NPP refers to the Prez as illegitimate.Why illegitimate?The Prez has been declared by the body constitutionally mandated to so do.Any claim by the NPP against the conduct of the election remains a mere allegation untill proven and ruled on by the SC.Untill then the NPP has no right in law to describe the Prez as illegitimate.They are demeaning the presidency and the personality of the president to say the least,and I expect NDC to bring an action in the SC to stop the NPP from further denigration of the presidency.
Whatever 11 years ago

I second that. Since NPP believe there is no president in place, so it shall be. The will be NO president to approve their salaries.

I second that. Since NPP believe there is no president in place, so it shall be. The will be NO president to approve their salaries.
Achipa 11 years ago

I 'm happy that at long last someone has come out to let npp parliamentarians to know that they cannot take Ghanaians for granted. It is simple and clear that if they choose to support only their party and ignore Ghanaians' i ...
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I 'm happy that at long last someone has come out to let npp parliamentarians to know that they cannot take Ghanaians for granted. It is simple and clear that if they choose to support only their party and ignore Ghanaians' interests, then it is time for them to lay down their tools and follow their party's court case until supreme court renders its final decision. This also means that they must not receive any sorts of compensation for work not done. This is robery and stealing. The behavior of npp depict their motive of forcing themselves to come to power and do nothing but to steal. Ghanaians have suffered enough from npp and ndc stealing habits. I recommend that a new political party must be formed by Ghanaians living abroad to come and redeem Ghana from those people who only seek their own selfish interest.
Akoffo Addo 11 years ago

to the educated this move makes sense since the mps are voted for specific task.one is innocent till proven guilty,so those of you have have no knowledge abt principles and or the constitution,dnt just write rubbish here.

to the educated this move makes sense since the mps are voted for specific task.one is innocent till proven guilty,so those of you have have no knowledge abt principles and or the constitution,dnt just write rubbish here.
Osei-Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu 11 years ago

Mr Prez,
Please don't seize our salaries. We've spent so much during Christmas break and very broke at the moment. We met this morning and decided to call off the boycot. We shall attend all duties and may even withdraw t ...
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Mr Prez,
Please don't seize our salaries. We've spent so much during Christmas break and very broke at the moment. We met this morning and decided to call off the boycot. We shall attend all duties and may even withdraw the case from Supreme Court if you can guarantee paying us the full rent of GH¢ 100,000 now.
Kofi 11 years ago

Even if they attend the proceedings at parliament, I don't expect the parliamentarians (both NDC and NPP) to receive their pay for this month. In Ghana, government employees have to work for several months, sometimes years, b ...
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Even if they attend the proceedings at parliament, I don't expect the parliamentarians (both NDC and NPP) to receive their pay for this month. In Ghana, government employees have to work for several months, sometimes years, before receiving their pay. It should not be different for the politicians.
obi 11 years ago

Its Called demcracy. But you Mr. President, you can't withhold any MP's pay. They are 'Lawmakers' and if you don't think they are working help vote them out. but you can't just say you'er withholding they er pay. Its the same ...
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Its Called demcracy. But you Mr. President, you can't withhold any MP's pay. They are 'Lawmakers' and if you don't think they are working help vote them out. but you can't just say you'er withholding they er pay. Its the same as saying you'er going to with hold a supreme courts judge's pay. Executive,Law Makers & judges= DEMOCRACY! You'er not a King or Rawlings!Stay in your lane.
Sam, Bern 11 years ago

Is the NDC now seeing the ligth that u don,t play ball with this bigots. You have to deal with them boot to boot bumper to bumper. Why did they voted for Joe Garthy as second speaker when they had the power to not even give ...
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Is the NDC now seeing the ligth that u don,t play ball with this bigots. You have to deal with them boot to boot bumper to bumper. Why did they voted for Joe Garthy as second speaker when they had the power to not even give the any porfolio except for the minority leader post in thehouse. NOW LOOK at what they are doing.
MAHAMA must be a soldier and stop playing soft like a woman in labour. Iam tiredof this soft posture by the NDC
GOD BLESS GHANA AND DAM THE NP TO HELL
Sam
Samuelg.syg@gmail.com
KK Konadu 11 years ago

Ghana should never pay all MPs who are not attending parliament with no official permission to be absent. Let NPP pay their MPs who are staying away and that should be "no problem" for NPP as a matter of principle. NPP is a p ...
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Ghana should never pay all MPs who are not attending parliament with no official permission to be absent. Let NPP pay their MPs who are staying away and that should be "no problem" for NPP as a matter of principle. NPP is a party of principles. How can you get paid by Ghana Government for no work done? Let see how long thier so call principle will last after January when they get broke? They will soon come running back for salaries. You will see that soon.
Tiki 11 years ago

Why is anyone worried about th

Why is anyone worried about th
Tiki 11 years ago

Why are people worried about this boycott. In fact I am happy that these members of the vetting committe will go there and ask foolish questions. Their absence is God sent. Can you imagine Ursula Owusu asking logical question ...
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Why are people worried about this boycott. In fact I am happy that these members of the vetting committe will go there and ask foolish questions. Their absence is God sent. Can you imagine Ursula Owusu asking logical questions. She can only ask questions about how to sniff cochaine.
Balawo President 11 years ago

Somebody must drum it into the Balawo president's head that the MPs cannot be treated as the numerous children he has. He cannot dock their pay because they've a right to do what they are doing and majority of Ghanaians suppo ...
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Somebody must drum it into the Balawo president's head that the MPs cannot be treated as the numerous children he has. He cannot dock their pay because they've a right to do what they are doing and majority of Ghanaians support them. Illegal presidents always use illegal ways to perpetuate their rule!
akotab 11 years ago

john did the same in 2009

john did the same in 2009
Kwesi 11 years ago

How can rightful humanbeing sit in parliament to make a decision with dis thief MAHAMA AN NDC.

How can rightful humanbeing sit in parliament to make a decision with dis thief MAHAMA AN NDC.
Kwesi 11 years ago

er pay dem an stop dat idiot speaking kronfuo MAHAMA.

er pay dem an stop dat idiot speaking kronfuo MAHAMA.
wilson 11 years ago

l live in oversea,and if l don't work for day,there is no money for me,l support the President not to pay this NPP members for work not done.Mr. President, put your feet down.God bless Ghana

l live in oversea,and if l don't work for day,there is no money for me,l support the President not to pay this NPP members for work not done.Mr. President, put your feet down.God bless Ghana
kaketonti 11 years ago

Yes,we voted for you Mr President.Better Ghana Agenda.GO-AHEAD.No mercy;no grace for MISCHEVIOUS PERSONs(MPs)

Yes,we voted for you Mr President.Better Ghana Agenda.GO-AHEAD.No mercy;no grace for MISCHEVIOUS PERSONs(MPs)
INSIDER 11 years ago

you thick you are wise, you want ghana and npp to shout thir mouth on this stolen verdict. if you wont pay them take the money. greedy bastard

you thick you are wise, you want ghana and npp to shout thir mouth on this stolen verdict. if you wont pay them take the money. greedy bastard
alikut 11 years ago

Thank u Mr. President. the MPs must think Ghana first before their party. selfish greedy MPs.

Thank u Mr. President. the MPs must think Ghana first before their party. selfish greedy MPs.
DAVID 11 years ago

YES IT IS A GOOD DECISION: NO WORK NO PAY. WHAT IS THAT NONSENSE.

YES IT IS A GOOD DECISION: NO WORK NO PAY. WHAT IS THAT NONSENSE.
man 11 years ago

mahama kwasia wayome adwuma ben na wo ye a wo tua saa sika no maano?
ene saa na wo ka deaa ene wo mame
tweoo!!!!!.

mahama kwasia wayome adwuma ben na wo ye a wo tua saa sika no maano?
ene saa na wo ka deaa ene wo mame
tweoo!!!!!.
Obiri Yeboah London. 11 years ago

KNOW THAT ONCE UPON A TIME YOUR NDC MEMBERS TOO BOYCOTTED PARLIAMENT IN WHICH YOU MAHAMA WAS AMONG THE MINISTERS.WHY DO YOU NOW MAKE THIS STUPID LAW THAT WILL GO AGAINST YOUR SELFISH INTEREST.ONLY THE FOOLS WILL SUPPORT YOU. ...
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KNOW THAT ONCE UPON A TIME YOUR NDC MEMBERS TOO BOYCOTTED PARLIAMENT IN WHICH YOU MAHAMA WAS AMONG THE MINISTERS.WHY DO YOU NOW MAKE THIS STUPID LAW THAT WILL GO AGAINST YOUR SELFISH INTEREST.ONLY THE FOOLS WILL SUPPORT YOU.THINK AND THINK AGAIN.FOOL.
Okainjah Cowboy 11 years ago

That is it,no work no pay/no contribution no chop!

That is it,no work no pay/no contribution no chop!
JUSTMAN 11 years ago

JUST GIVE THEM RETURN NO MORE AND BE FREE. WE ARE WAISTING OUR PRECIOUS RESOURCES ON THESE GOOD FOR NOTHING FOLKS.

JUST GIVE THEM RETURN NO MORE AND BE FREE. WE ARE WAISTING OUR PRECIOUS RESOURCES ON THESE GOOD FOR NOTHING FOLKS.
mediator 11 years ago

i think next time i will note read any article starting with "a credible information"
this cant be official.

i think next time i will note read any article starting with "a credible information"
this cant be official.
Website from New York..... 11 years ago

NPP should take their salary from Nana....... No work!!! No pay!!!!!!!! The elephant is in the bush eating grass.......Enjoy it .....

NPP should take their salary from Nana....... No work!!! No pay!!!!!!!! The elephant is in the bush eating grass.......Enjoy it .....
AHMED 11 years ago

please, Mr. President, use this C8.4 Billion absentee parliamentarians salary to construct some schools under trees in Ashanti region and Eastern Region and name those schools after MP ABSENT FUNDS SCHOOL.

please, Mr. President, use this C8.4 Billion absentee parliamentarians salary to construct some schools under trees in Ashanti region and Eastern Region and name those schools after MP ABSENT FUNDS SCHOOL.

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