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Mpata 11 years ago

These are all stupid,they are working and been paid for so why the Gov. should give them that money for rent.They should have let them pay it themselves to see what some of the people goes tru, and rather use that money to pu ...
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These are all stupid,they are working and been paid for so why the Gov. should give them that money for rent.They should have let them pay it themselves to see what some of the people goes tru, and rather use that money to put chairs and tables in the classrooms for kids.From the President to the bottom they are all thieves.Stop given them those money and stuff and let them fell like the people so they will go to that parliament and talk good stuff.Those ministers and the rest are cheating too much.
TerriblY Spe cifiC 11 years ago

THE GREEDY SHOESHINE BOYS ONLY WANT THE POOR TAXPAYERS MONIES TO FILL THEIR BOTTOMLESS POCKETS. BUT THEY WILL BOYCOTT OUR INTERESTS WHEN THERE IS NO MONIES INVOLVED. I WONDER WHY THESE BUSH BOYS SHOULD BE ELECTED INTO PARLIAM ...
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THE GREEDY SHOESHINE BOYS ONLY WANT THE POOR TAXPAYERS MONIES TO FILL THEIR BOTTOMLESS POCKETS. BUT THEY WILL BOYCOTT OUR INTERESTS WHEN THERE IS NO MONIES INVOLVED. I WONDER WHY THESE BUSH BOYS SHOULD BE ELECTED INTO PARLIAMENT. PROVIDE THEM WITH RENTED PREMISES AND DEDUCT FROM THEIR MONTHLY SALARIES AS IS DONE EVERWHERE.
BJ 11 years ago

They're always retarding our advancement.

They're always retarding our advancement.
Pencils 11 years ago

Which advancement does ndc have? Your fake prez used $180m to buy elections while school and hospitals are closing down! Doctors are suffrering and you are talking about advance! Useless ndc

Which advancement does ndc have? Your fake prez used $180m to buy elections while school and hospitals are closing down! Doctors are suffrering and you are talking about advance! Useless ndc
TerriblY Spe cifiC 11 years ago

REMEMBER ANY PROBLEMS AT THE EC EXISTED WHEN YOU WERE IN POWER AND WHICH YOU UTILISED TO WIN 2000 AND 2004. AND REMEMBER IT WAS YOUR PARTY EXECUTIVES WHO DECLARED IT WINNERS LONG BEFORE THE EC DID. YOU ARE A PAIN IN OUR ADVAN ...
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REMEMBER ANY PROBLEMS AT THE EC EXISTED WHEN YOU WERE IN POWER AND WHICH YOU UTILISED TO WIN 2000 AND 2004. AND REMEMBER IT WAS YOUR PARTY EXECUTIVES WHO DECLARED IT WINNERS LONG BEFORE THE EC DID. YOU ARE A PAIN IN OUR ADVANCEMENT. YOU WANT TO BE IN POWER AT ALL COST AND TO DO YOUR OWN THINGS. WE NO GO SIT DOWN LA. YOU WILL REMAIN OUT OF POWER AND OUT OF CASH FOR AGES. MARK MINE WORDS. I TOLD NANA ADDO HE WILL LOSE 2012...AND HE DID. NOW NPP WILL LOSE ELECTIONS IN GHANA FOR THE NEXT 20YRS UNLESS THEY CHANGE THEIR KOOKOOASE ATTITUDE...GREED TO COME TO POWER AND CHOP OUR MONIES. LAZY PEOPLE.
TerriblY Spe cifiC 11 years ago

NDC WE HAVE RULED HALF OF MODERN GHANAs AGE, STILL THERE IS NO WATER NO ELECTRICITY AND GAY IS EVERYWHERE! WE NDC WILL STILL RULE FOR 20YRS AND GHANAIAN WILL BURN INTO ASHES

NDC WE HAVE RULED HALF OF MODERN GHANAs AGE, STILL THERE IS NO WATER NO ELECTRICITY AND GAY IS EVERYWHERE! WE NDC WILL STILL RULE FOR 20YRS AND GHANAIAN WILL BURN INTO ASHES
Gye Nyame 11 years ago

Shouldn't they be living close to their constituencies so they can tackle their issues? Most developed countries only have sessions where congressmen/parliamentarians go in for a period and then go back home. Obama used to re ...
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Shouldn't they be living close to their constituencies so they can tackle their issues? Most developed countries only have sessions where congressmen/parliamentarians go in for a period and then go back home. Obama used to rent a room in DC and that is how many parliamentarians and congressmen manage their accommodations. Why are the politicians special? Sick people are lying on the floors in government hospitals but we are doling out 50K to parliamentarians for rent. Does this make sense? Where are the demonstrations from other government workers?
BlindMan 11 years ago

The parliamentarians CRIED to get elected for the position, and it's mind boggling to turn around after election to demand a rental allowance, when the candidate knew the SACRIFICES on the job.
They deserve nothing! Ask Nduo ...
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The parliamentarians CRIED to get elected for the position, and it's mind boggling to turn around after election to demand a rental allowance, when the candidate knew the SACRIFICES on the job.
They deserve nothing! Ask Nduom, he's willing to do it on a salary of 1.00GHS per month. And if the elected members are not satisfied with the stipulating benefits, there are tons of candidates looking inside, and willing to do the same jobs at a fraction of the existing salary; they be shown the doorway!
The CULTURE of raping the Treasury when in Government ended YESTERDAY; it is no longer tolerated and is punishable by death, based on the severity of the crime.
abrantie gyasi 11 years ago

Gye Nyame WE ARE NOT doling out 50K to parlimentarians rather THEY ARE GIVING IT TO THEMSELVES that money and so who is defending us (we the ordinary tax-payer)from these thieves parading as "honourable citizens"in parliament ...
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Gye Nyame WE ARE NOT doling out 50K to parlimentarians rather THEY ARE GIVING IT TO THEMSELVES that money and so who is defending us (we the ordinary tax-payer)from these thieves parading as "honourable citizens"in parliament.?
Khujo 11 years ago

God will save the poor while the rich save themselves.

God will save the poor while the rich save themselves.
PAA NII 11 years ago

Management of the Volta Regional Sports Secretariat on Thursday bemoaned the practice of open defecation in and around the Ho Sports Stadium.

A statement signed by Mr Kofi Abdallah, Acting Volta Regional Sports Director an ...
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Management of the Volta Regional Sports Secretariat on Thursday bemoaned the practice of open defecation in and around the Ho Sports Stadium.

A statement signed by Mr Kofi Abdallah, Acting Volta Regional Sports Director and copied to the Ghana News Agency observed that some residents, young and old were defecating around the playing field even during working hours.

The statement described the act as unacceptable and that anyone caught would face the full rigours of the law.

The statement said a task force had been formed to help maintain good sanitation at the Stadium.

Ghana News Agency investigations revealed that, many residents around the Stadium do not have toilet facilities in their homes.

A Ghana @50 public toilet constructed in the adjoining community was yet to be handed over to the Ho Municipal Assembly for use.

Consequently, some people enter the Stadium through its broken fence and defecate in the yard.

Sometimes, people could be seen in groups of three, four and five defecating around the Stadium at the same time.

Some residents told the GNA that the people could not be blamed and that the Stadium authorities should complete the fence wall to protect their territory.

“That wall has been broken for over 30 years and the place is bushy so they cannot blame the people for that”, Kofi Ametornyo, a resident told the GNA.

Mr. Adolf Ladji, Administrator of the Stadium said his outfit had written to authorities and appealed to the Ho Municipal Assembly for assistance to complete the fence wall but to no avail.

Last year, Mr Kofi Humado, Former Minister for Youth and Sports during a day’s visit to the Secretariat promised that the Stadium would be renovated pending the construction of a new stadium complex along the Ho-Aflao Road to be used by the School of Sports Medicine of the University of Health and Allied Sciences.
Yo man 11 years ago

Mr Pencils,no matter what you say or write,your Nana will never be president of GHANA.he is fit only to rule Shoe shine boys and kedjetiaBoys.Fake tricks to became the presidential candidate for NPP again.Only fools don,t se ...
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Mr Pencils,no matter what you say or write,your Nana will never be president of GHANA.he is fit only to rule Shoe shine boys and kedjetiaBoys.Fake tricks to became the presidential candidate for NPP again.Only fools don,t see his tricks
Kwame Dokyi 11 years ago

These acts of self indulgence of the law makers, betrays the ugly picture of un-patriotism. Most of these representatives are fabulously rich and own opulent houses in Accra. If the members of the august body don’t intend t ...
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These acts of self indulgence of the law makers, betrays the ugly picture of un-patriotism. Most of these representatives are fabulously rich and own opulent houses in Accra. If the members of the august body don’t intend to enrich themselves at the expense of the poor masses who they represent, why wouldn’t they themselves form a committee to which parliamentarians who have the Nation at heart would declare ownership of houses in or near the Capital city and take a consolation for maintenance, and others who come from far, get a budget sensitive remuneration?
In many Nations, leaders seek to be famous by voluntarily serving the people, unlike African countries where parliamentarians use their capacity as legislators to exploit their poor constituents!
Some leaders don’t, even, take salaries!!
May the name of Kwame Nkrumah live for ever!!
SHAMO 11 years ago

HOSPITALS ARE CLOSING DOWN AND YOU ARE GIVING 270 PARLIAMENTARIANS $50,000 EACH JUST FOR HOUSE RENT TALKLESS THEIR SALARY! AND WE ARE HERE BLAMING WESTNERS..! BELIEVING IN IRAN BRAIN WASH

HOSPITALS ARE CLOSING DOWN AND YOU ARE GIVING 270 PARLIAMENTARIANS $50,000 EACH JUST FOR HOUSE RENT TALKLESS THEIR SALARY! AND WE ARE HERE BLAMING WESTNERS..! BELIEVING IN IRAN BRAIN WASH
Nsemblé 11 years ago

Expecialy Ghana

Expecialy Ghana
Anonymous Coward 11 years ago

They are more than fools, especially their leaders.

They are more than fools, especially their leaders.
TerriblY Spe cifiC 11 years ago

I TERRIBLY SPECIFIC SO THAT THEY CAN LOOTH US, WE POOR GHANAIANS WILL CHOP KETA SCHOOLBOYS AND KENKEY NO PROBLEM

I TERRIBLY SPECIFIC SO THAT THEY CAN LOOTH US, WE POOR GHANAIANS WILL CHOP KETA SCHOOLBOYS AND KENKEY NO PROBLEM
read y 2 dye 11 years ago

my people suffer for lack of knowledge...dumb ass kublenu talk about all options were weighed. if we increase thier wage by ghc 10,000,for 4 years and ask them to find thier own residence, how much we gon save...GHC 13,500,00 ...
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my people suffer for lack of knowledge...dumb ass kublenu talk about all options were weighed. if we increase thier wage by ghc 10,000,for 4 years and ask them to find thier own residence, how much we gon save...GHC 13,500,000 - 2,700,000 = .....reverse colonial mentality, boycott voda-phone; one!
TerriblY Spe cifiC 11 years ago

WE KNOW NDC CAN MAKE GHANA ANY BETTER PLACE BUT WE DONT HAVE A CHOICE, THE NDC PARTY IS TO ELIVATE MY TRIBE SO I WILL SUPPORT IT EVEN IF THEY DESTROY GHANA

WE KNOW NDC CAN MAKE GHANA ANY BETTER PLACE BUT WE DONT HAVE A CHOICE, THE NDC PARTY IS TO ELIVATE MY TRIBE SO I WILL SUPPORT IT EVEN IF THEY DESTROY GHANA
TerriblY Spe cifiC 11 years ago

WE KNOW NDC CAN NOT MAKE GHANA A BETTER PLACE,,,,

WE KNOW NDC CAN NOT MAKE GHANA A BETTER PLACE,,,,
FEDUP 11 years ago

Only in this sad pathetic country called Ghana, that MP's receive rental payments, in addition to their salaries, while a major hospital doesn't even have a backup generator & children roaming the streets selling, instead of ...
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Only in this sad pathetic country called Ghana, that MP's receive rental payments, in addition to their salaries, while a major hospital doesn't even have a backup generator & children roaming the streets selling, instead of being in class, bcos their parents can't afford school fees. Really, there's something wrong with our leaders.
sparrow 11 years ago

bros. talk again, i think we do no learn from mistakes, why should we give them this huge monies for rent?, are they not paid?, then it is time that all public servants should demand for 50,000 cedis for their rent too.ask t ...
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bros. talk again, i think we do no learn from mistakes, why should we give them this huge monies for rent?, are they not paid?, then it is time that all public servants should demand for 50,000 cedis for their rent too.ask those on retire and see if their cap 30 for the yrs they work for the nation is up to 50,000. we have to have Ghana spring, a version of the Arab spring to put people on their toes. from power, sanitation to water. all heads should roll.
ANGLES, DUBAI SHOPPING MALL 11 years ago

BE REMINDED HYPOCRITES!! YOU WILL BE PROUD TO GO TO DUBAI TO TRADE BE REMINDED!! PRESIDENT OF THE SOCALL GREATEST NATION ON EARTH BARACK HUSEIN OBAMA YE PEPE NI BA LIKE HIS BROTHER MAHAMA ALSO A PEPE NI BA THEY ARE ALL FROM ...
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BE REMINDED HYPOCRITES!! YOU WILL BE PROUD TO GO TO DUBAI TO TRADE BE REMINDED!! PRESIDENT OF THE SOCALL GREATEST NATION ON EARTH BARACK HUSEIN OBAMA YE PEPE NI BA LIKE HIS BROTHER MAHAMA ALSO A PEPE NI BA THEY ARE ALL FROM THE NORTH.
Gorfrey 11 years ago

If you don't like it, as I don't, join an organization or form an organization that advocates and ECONOMIC REVOLUTION which will by civil means stop the exploitation of country by those in power. It is this kind of exploitat ...
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If you don't like it, as I don't, join an organization or form an organization that advocates and ECONOMIC REVOLUTION which will by civil means stop the exploitation of country by those in power. It is this kind of exploitation by politicians that leads to coup-de- tats - which would set us back. If we do not organize to stop this exploitation, we will live to regret it.
kwadwo 11 years ago

it would be nice to study the demography of Africa and United State.
secondly,where the person comes from is not the question but the ability to perform and do it better.

it would be nice to study the demography of Africa and United State.
secondly,where the person comes from is not the question but the ability to perform and do it better.
Pastor sodjator 11 years ago

Why are few enjoying at the expense of the masses?

Why are few enjoying at the expense of the masses?
Randy Mac 11 years ago

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BJ 11 years ago

All that the politicians support without any hesitation is what benefits them. Until the government sits up by ensuring that extravagance and corruption is addressed ruthlessly, the vulnerable will keep gnashing their teeth.

All that the politicians support without any hesitation is what benefits them. Until the government sits up by ensuring that extravagance and corruption is addressed ruthlessly, the vulnerable will keep gnashing their teeth.
Pelicles 11 years ago

My first question is, are the MPs working for free and why can't they foot their own rent bills like any other Ghanian worker?

Those arguing for the MPs to be given such allowance or be housed, should go to the US, Europe ...
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My first question is, are the MPs working for free and why can't they foot their own rent bills like any other Ghanian worker?

Those arguing for the MPs to be given such allowance or be housed, should go to the US, Europe and ask if their MPs or whatever are being pampered like "do-nothing MPs"?

Do we understand what "a priority" means at all when it comes to tackling national issues?

What is wrong with us? Are we that dumb, reckless and irresponsible?
Akwadaa Swiss. 11 years ago

PLS repeat, come again with ur question, ask US & de Europian MPs abt what? BUT which of ur so called MPs wasnt bread in the WEST? STOP kidding Bro! they are ALL in to ROBB us,NOT for our BETTERMENT. THE OSU-CASTLE,ONCE-AND- ...
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PLS repeat, come again with ur question, ask US & de Europian MPs abt what? BUT which of ur so called MPs wasnt bread in the WEST? STOP kidding Bro! they are ALL in to ROBB us,NOT for our BETTERMENT. THE OSU-CASTLE,ONCE-AND-PERMANENT-HAS HOUSED ALL THE SUCCESSIVE PRESIDENTS, so why NOT de SAME for its PARLIAMENTARIANS today.And that Kugblenu helps them to STEAL de more.
abrantie gyasi 11 years ago

I thought "job 600" was reformed for them and even rennovation of the Castle could accomodate them in order to spare us our money being wasted by these useless MPS.Meanwhile the chinese and the Indians are controlling the inl ...
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I thought "job 600" was reformed for them and even rennovation of the Castle could accomodate them in order to spare us our money being wasted by these useless MPS.Meanwhile the chinese and the Indians are controlling the inlands forest, rich in gold while the fools are alloting themselves ,house allownces to come and stay in ACCRA leaving their folks(THOSE WHO VOTED THEM TO POWER) in their villages and towns, at the mercy of the illegal aliens.
AGYA MUNKO 11 years ago

If we are practising democracy let us do it well.The western countries who are the advocates for democracy do not provide cars for their parliamentarians,rather some cycle to work others use trains.Importantly they do not gi ...
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If we are practising democracy let us do it well.The western countries who are the advocates for democracy do not provide cars for their parliamentarians,rather some cycle to work others use trains.Importantly they do not give them prohibitive monies for rent and even go to jail if it is found out they cheated to get the money(FRAUD)
FREEDOM FIGHTER 11 years ago

A small country like Ghana has so many politicians and I ask myself;what contribution have they made to our beloved nation except wasting our resources for developing our nation on their caprices.
It's time the people stand ...
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A small country like Ghana has so many politicians and I ask myself;what contribution have they made to our beloved nation except wasting our resources for developing our nation on their caprices.
It's time the people stand up against this rotten system which benefit only few and the majority in abject and absolute poverty. Any politically saned country would not spend such resources on a few privilege ones...what type of society are we building.WE CANNOT INDULGE THIS INJUSTICE BECAUSE AT THE LONG RUN IT WILL LEAD TO A HEARTLESS AND SELFISH PEOPLE WITHOUT VALUES;USING VIOLENCE TO SOLVE THEIR EVERY DIFFERENCE.
Sam Tema 11 years ago

Do they even have a job desciption?What do they actually do for their constituents. They dont fight for schools healthcare water sanitation electricity for their districts and they want free accomodation. what are they all do ...
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Do they even have a job desciption?What do they actually do for their constituents. They dont fight for schools healthcare water sanitation electricity for their districts and they want free accomodation. what are they all doing in Accra?.Send them back home where they have homes
Aggrey Takoradi 11 years ago

Send them back home. They can work from home and get to know the needs of the people.

Send them back home. They can work from home and get to know the needs of the people.
Akyemaa. 11 years ago

IT MOST. THOSE WHO ELECTED THESE CROOKS WILL SUFFER. THUS THE HONEST TRUTH. DOCTORS,TEACHER,NURSES HAVE BEEN CRYING FOIL FOR TOO LONG A TIME. JUST ANOTHER WOYOMEGATE.

IT MOST. THOSE WHO ELECTED THESE CROOKS WILL SUFFER. THUS THE HONEST TRUTH. DOCTORS,TEACHER,NURSES HAVE BEEN CRYING FOIL FOR TOO LONG A TIME. JUST ANOTHER WOYOMEGATE.
anayomi 11 years ago

WHY IS IGNORATE MAHAMA PUSHING CLOSE TIES TO TERRORIST COUNTRY LIKE IRAN THAT HANG POLITICAL OPPONATS VIOLATE CIVIL RIGHTS AND HUMEN RIGHTS OF THEIR OWN PEOPLE AND ABUSE WOMENS DOES SOMEONE IN GHANA LISINTING TO OUT LOST IGNO ...
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WHY IS IGNORATE MAHAMA PUSHING CLOSE TIES TO TERRORIST COUNTRY LIKE IRAN THAT HANG POLITICAL OPPONATS VIOLATE CIVIL RIGHTS AND HUMEN RIGHTS OF THEIR OWN PEOPLE AND ABUSE WOMENS DOES SOMEONE IN GHANA LISINTING TO OUT LOST IGNORATE LEADER THAT IS POSING DANGER TO OUR NATION? THE MAN MUST BE ARRESTED AND PUT IN JAIL BEFORE THE ENTIRE WORLD BOYCUT GHANA
FOR HIS STUPIDITY GHANA CANNOT AFFORD IGNORENCE NOW
Obumpa 11 years ago

Why not use the money to solve the water problems ? All these nonsense will only stop when Ghanaians start voting for politicians based on what they do for their country. For the next four years, all that these so called MPs ...
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Why not use the money to solve the water problems ? All these nonsense will only stop when Ghanaians start voting for politicians based on what they do for their country. For the next four years, all that these so called MPs will argue about will be the benefits they think they deserve from the people of Ghana and nothing else. This is heartbreaking.
EZEKIEL 11 years ago

WHY should the STATE provide ACCOMODATION for the Mps ??? They have their Salary and SHOULD NEGOTIATE WITH BANKS for their Rent !!!What are their SALARIES and the Perks for ??? Our Infra-structure IS NOT UP TO STANDARD and we ...
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WHY should the STATE provide ACCOMODATION for the Mps ??? They have their Salary and SHOULD NEGOTIATE WITH BANKS for their Rent !!!What are their SALARIES and the Perks for ??? Our Infra-structure IS NOT UP TO STANDARD and we are always pepering these USELESS MPs!!No doubt, some who DON'T have anything to CONTRIBUTE are QUEING for parliament!!!
Ato 11 years ago

people like this, no, hope, I thought they go there to work for Ghanaian. Please next time vote for people who are responsible to take care of them self, not people who had never worked in their live and they will depend on ...
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people like this, no, hope, I thought they go there to work for Ghanaian. Please next time vote for people who are responsible to take care of them self, not people who had never worked in their live and they will depend on the gov. for tooth brush, I 'm sorry Mother Ghana
TAMBRO/DENMARK 11 years ago

IF THE NPP AND THE NDC MEMBER OF PARLIAMENTS CAN NOT STAY AT THE SAME AREA,THEN WHY THEN DON´T WE BUILD NPP QUARTERS AT AN AREA AND NDC´S AT ANOTHER AREA.

IF THE NPP AND THE NDC MEMBER OF PARLIAMENTS CAN NOT STAY AT THE SAME AREA,THEN WHY THEN DON´T WE BUILD NPP QUARTERS AT AN AREA AND NDC´S AT ANOTHER AREA.
Akwadaa Swiss. 11 years ago

IN 2008 IT WAS GHC30,000 and now gone up to GHC50,000.What of next,next,nd next...NONSENSE¨! CANT WE AFFORD A PERMANENT FAMILY ESTATES like that of REGIMANUEL with even better security entrance for them? WE NEED TO BUILD TH ...
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IN 2008 IT WAS GHC30,000 and now gone up to GHC50,000.What of next,next,nd next...NONSENSE¨! CANT WE AFFORD A PERMANENT FAMILY ESTATES like that of REGIMANUEL with even better security entrance for them? WE NEED TO BUILD THAT FOR PERMANENT.Infact,MrKugblenu shld be sacked for saying that, he shld have managed better for all this years,likely he was the very owner of this §70 per-night HOTEL.AND HOW MUCH is thier CAR allowance? AND thier SALARY? The question posed by that middle age man shows de Director of Public Affairs of de Gh- Parliament, together with those in favour are just BLIND FOOLS & SELFISH.
KAWASAKI 11 years ago

REMEMBER YOUR OWN KUFIOR CRIED LIKE A BABY BECAUSE MO IBRAHIM AWARD WAS'NT GIVEN TO HIM. MO IBRAHIM YE PEPE NI BA . ALSO OBAMA YE PEPE NI BA

REMEMBER YOUR OWN KUFIOR CRIED LIKE A BABY BECAUSE MO IBRAHIM AWARD WAS'NT GIVEN TO HIM. MO IBRAHIM YE PEPE NI BA . ALSO OBAMA YE PEPE NI BA
Minenken Piss 11 years ago

"Holier than thou." attitude of yours needs to be examined. Please stop call honourable people names. And, isn't a your so-called Pepe ni a human being. It is pity the Ghana government wasted money on you for basic education. ...
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"Holier than thou." attitude of yours needs to be examined. Please stop call honourable people names. And, isn't a your so-called Pepe ni a human being. It is pity the Ghana government wasted money on you for basic education. Please go back to school to learn Civics.
MYSELF 11 years ago

What a foolish, country not to talk of the foolish continent, why are africans expecially west africans so
foolish i hate to say this but infact am hoping for the day that african leaders will be killed by a big storm
your ...
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What a foolish, country not to talk of the foolish continent, why are africans expecially west africans so
foolish i hate to say this but infact am hoping for the day that african leaders will be killed by a big storm
your people are dieing,sum slping on streets jst look around you kids selling on streets dirty country and still give big money to fools only to
go out and fuck young girls.I will not conplain if these people were going use this money to pay their rent or feed their relatives instead they will be chasing young girls. am praying they all die before their 4 yrs cos i dnt think any man sensible person will do this to his own people .GOD time is the best but we all live to see.
Jj rawlings 11 years ago

Revolution is the answer to these problems

Revolution is the answer to these problems
GOLD COAST 11 years ago

One could understand the British colonialists providing accommodation for their Civil Servants brought over from Britain.But fifty six years after independence,why should this poor country(where 40% of the budget is paid for ...
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One could understand the British colonialists providing accommodation for their Civil Servants brought over from Britain.But fifty six years after independence,why should this poor country(where 40% of the budget is paid for by foreign tax payers)pay rent for our MPs? Infact,most of these folks already have homes in Accra and in their constituencies.In addition,the government gives each MP $50.000 "loan" towards auto purchase.

African politicians are so pampered for the little time they spend in parliament that,other legislators in rich countries probably would feel jealous when told.

When Pres.Obama was a senator from Illinois,he rented a tiny efficiency in Washington.DC.,and paid for it with his own money.It is said when his wife and children visited,the family stayed at a hotel - at his own expense.And here we have these arrogant and corrupt members(some of whom would not be elected as dog catchers in advanced democracies), doing what they like with the people's purse.

The politicians in Ghana - whether NPP or NDC - are the same.They are all corrupt,inept and protect each other once they get into office. Despite the fact that Kufuor maneuvered with the EO Group to hide $2billion in Kosmos shares,the late Egya Atta invited him to lunch at the Castle to "smooth" things over.Not a word was said about the biggest ripp-off of the government in Ghana's history.

Today,Kufuor,his brother Dr.Kufuor(in eight years as Defense Minister,he received so many kickbacks that now he's the richest Ghanaian around.He's worth $1.5 billion),Mpiani and the rest of the NPP Cosa Nostra,have secured for their families,financial wherewtihal that assures them prosperity for generations to come. They have also corrupted the judges who have made them untouchable.But their day will come.

A military coup will not change anything.Infact,the Praetorian Guard is worse than civilians - according to Samuel Huntington.A strong revolution from below,like the French paradigm - with a selfless,dedicated and a visionary leader like Ataturk(the founder of modern Turkey) - is what we need to upend the status quo.

PEACE
Frank Mensah, Tikobo No. 2 11 years ago

This is the Better Ghana and Hope the NDC and NPP ask the votes for. And there is no action group in Ghana, neither is there conscience in the stone-hearts of politicians. What percentage of this is their annual salary and a ...
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This is the Better Ghana and Hope the NDC and NPP ask the votes for. And there is no action group in Ghana, neither is there conscience in the stone-hearts of politicians. What percentage of this is their annual salary and allowances. You see why all the brokemen troop to parliament.
Whatever 11 years ago

ALLOWANCE to just one lawmaker amounts to Ghc 50,000? What class of society is this? The people who gave these lawmakers the power can't even get just potable water to drink

ALLOWANCE to just one lawmaker amounts to Ghc 50,000? What class of society is this? The people who gave these lawmakers the power can't even get just potable water to drink
ghanafow 11 years ago

Why cant u use such amount or even more to build Parliammentarians house ones n 4 ever than allways wastting the POORS money

Why cant u use such amount or even more to build Parliammentarians house ones n 4 ever than allways wastting the POORS money
Mankind 11 years ago

Now, don't you think a Military rule avoids all this crap??? No almost 300 MPs! money saved. No party functionaries! money saved. No Special???...to the President! Money saved! etc., etc., Money saved! Money saved for the peo ...
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Now, don't you think a Military rule avoids all this crap??? No almost 300 MPs! money saved. No party functionaries! money saved. No Special???...to the President! Money saved! etc., etc., Money saved! Money saved for the people!!!!!!
Jato Rawlings 11 years ago

House the MPs at the Osu castle.

House the MPs at the Osu castle.
Chief amankwa 11 years ago

These rent allowance will cost poor suffering tax payers money..build an estate ..reasonable comfort and house them there...like the military.

After that we house them ..if they don't like it ..they can find their own mean ...
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These rent allowance will cost poor suffering tax payers money..build an estate ..reasonable comfort and house them there...like the military.

After that we house them ..if they don't like it ..they can find their own means to do that.
James B. Otafregya 11 years ago

Neither rent allowance nor houses for them: they are like any other workers so they should arrange for their own accommodation and plans to pay for them.

Neither rent allowance nor houses for them: they are like any other workers so they should arrange for their own accommodation and plans to pay for them.
AZU NARH 11 years ago

ANA A VERY LONG WAY TO GO,BUTSADLY THE GHANAIAN DON'T HAVE THE EYE TO SEE OR THE BRAIN TO THINK.

ANA A VERY LONG WAY TO GO,BUTSADLY THE GHANAIAN DON'T HAVE THE EYE TO SEE OR THE BRAIN TO THINK.
atakwesi 11 years ago

Members of parliament should have fixed rent at the prevailing residential rate in the town/area they are residing, not any more.

Members of parliament should have fixed rent at the prevailing residential rate in the town/area they are residing, not any more.
Abeiku - London 11 years ago

They don't deserve SHIT ... USELESS BUNCH

They don't deserve SHIT ... USELESS BUNCH
ujah. 11 years ago

The way forward i believe is to build each constituency house for which ever party wins,so that money will not be wasted.This will be occupied and maintained each parliamantarian .

The way forward i believe is to build each constituency house for which ever party wins,so that money will not be wasted.This will be occupied and maintained each parliamantarian .
Minenken Piss 11 years ago

What is GHC50,000 as accommodation allowance in Accra for a parliamentarian. Accra is perhaps the most expensive city in Africa. Take a parliamentarian who come from Sunyani and doesn't have any accommodation in Accra. Do you ...
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What is GHC50,000 as accommodation allowance in Accra for a parliamentarian. Accra is perhaps the most expensive city in Africa. Take a parliamentarian who come from Sunyani and doesn't have any accommodation in Accra. Do you expect him to bring a mat with him and sleep at Labadi Beach? For the ones who know Villaggio Apartments in Accra at Tetteh Quashie Round-About(or Interchange), a modest, furnished 3-bedroom there cost about GHC9,000/month. So 2 Ghanaian parliamentarians cannot afford to rent and share one 3-bedroom at Villaggio. Nkruasefo3, you are the ones who encourage government officials to be corrupt.
Gypsy 11 years ago

Kwasea, buuluuuuu!! Onya y3 soooomi!!!!!

Kwasea, buuluuuuu!! Onya y3 soooomi!!!!!
Maame Grace 11 years ago

Please get your facts straight the NPP did not sell all government property. The scheme about selling off of government property did not start with NPP but then you would not know that because you are blinded to whatever goes ...
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Please get your facts straight the NPP did not sell all government property. The scheme about selling off of government property did not start with NPP but then you would not know that because you are blinded to whatever goes on so long as it is done by NDC. Rawlings built the Sakumono estate to house the parlimentarians but all where sold out to them in 2002 and believe most of them were NDC people, and those who stayed on in 2002 sold them out to individuals and took money to buy other properties. i am as mad as you about the government giving out so much monies to these crooks but until people like you see things with a political lense they will cheat us everyday.The only time these crooks agree on anything is when they are chopping our monies NPP should boycot this money so we will believe them if not then they should just shut up.
FORD 11 years ago

GHANA HAS ENOUGH MONEY FOR THESE GOOD FOR NOTHING MPS WHO FAIL TO APPROVE EMPLOYMENT INFRASTRUCTURE. BUT NO MONEY TO PROVIDE BASIC BEDS AND SCANNERS FOR OUR HOSPITALS.

GHANA HAS ENOUGH MONEY FOR THESE GOOD FOR NOTHING MPS WHO FAIL TO APPROVE EMPLOYMENT INFRASTRUCTURE. BUT NO MONEY TO PROVIDE BASIC BEDS AND SCANNERS FOR OUR HOSPITALS.
Diplomat 11 years ago

If power Is Devolved to the Regions, it would render these thieving, crooks, cabals, useless.

Central Government can then meet for only every three months to consider federal projects, the way Public Limited Companies oper ...
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If power Is Devolved to the Regions, it would render these thieving, crooks, cabals, useless.

Central Government can then meet for only every three months to consider federal projects, the way Public Limited Companies operate!
emma apain 11 years ago

why shold a hol MP stay at flat ? Ghana open your eye , this is direstect of the nation, they can buld offices for them on every constituency but the house sopost to be ther own house, and coming to paliment have to be an all ...
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why shold a hol MP stay at flat ? Ghana open your eye , this is direstect of the nation, they can buld offices for them on every constituency but the house sopost to be ther own house, and coming to paliment have to be an allawonce, if they can not aford they shuld give them that money , bcs they are our law makers and they secrific their life for the nation. I don't know how ghanaians only think about what they will paid for them withaut thinking about their secrific, if thos leder wher not ther we are nothing, they are ther for use , to transform aur life, so give what they derserv, trasport, Hotel and lunch, it is normal for every nation.
Ross 11 years ago

Share the National cake equitably, Thank u.

Share the National cake equitably, Thank u.
Khujo 11 years ago

This is what happened when some people feel privileged. This what happens when a few are educated and the majority are not. Why does anyone justified approx. $30,000 rent allowance for a four year term in a nation where the a ...
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This is what happened when some people feel privileged. This what happens when a few are educated and the majority are not. Why does anyone justified approx. $30,000 rent allowance for a four year term in a nation where the average individual lives on $2 a day? The only way this is possible is by keeping the majority voiceless thus they are unable to question your god given wisdom(the educated)
Joe Navajo 11 years ago

thieves, the whole damn lot!

thieves, the whole damn lot!
kwadwo 11 years ago

is the move in the interest of the nation or otherwise?

is the move in the interest of the nation or otherwise?
Mahama Sorogo 11 years ago

They are just like any worker working at the ministry or any office. In the countries that we go beg for money they don't house MPs nor the workers working in the parliament. No wonder why every damn fool wants to be a parlia ...
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They are just like any worker working at the ministry or any office. In the countries that we go beg for money they don't house MPs nor the workers working in the parliament. No wonder why every damn fool wants to be a parliamentarian or a president. They do what will be to their advantage, damn the poor ones that lined up in the hot scorching sun to vote for them. Fellow Ghanaians let us pull together as some nations are doing because these damn useless politicians are taking us for granted. No social programs, we have all the minerals we can't have decent drinking water, electricity, our hospitals are grave yards. Fellow Ghanaians we should wake up as some countries have seen the light and taken to the streets to demonstrate against the government. The majority of us are suffering why? After six months if things do not change we will go on the streets. The Chinese and all those polluting our rivers should be arrested prosecuted and jailed. The foreigners deported after their sentence.
FRANK 11 years ago

WHERE ARE THE HOUSES?THE NPP SOLD STATE HOUSES AND LANDS TO THEMSELVES.THESE HOUSES COULD HAVE BEEN RENOVATED TO HOUSE THE MPS.

WHERE ARE THE HOUSES?THE NPP SOLD STATE HOUSES AND LANDS TO THEMSELVES.THESE HOUSES COULD HAVE BEEN RENOVATED TO HOUSE THE MPS.
Rawllings 11 years ago

Since Ghana first parliement they have not been able to cater for their own accomodation,What can they do better for our country.Where sre the flats for MPs at Sakomonu?They sold them at cheap prices for themslves.

Since Ghana first parliement they have not been able to cater for their own accomodation,What can they do better for our country.Where sre the flats for MPs at Sakomonu?They sold them at cheap prices for themslves.
Alex London 11 years ago

In Ghana we have so many people in power who are so blind and short-sighted like a bat. This guy is either stupid or naive. If every four year we will our do nothing MPs 50,000 cedis rent allowance which will keep rising h ...
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In Ghana we have so many people in power who are so blind and short-sighted like a bat. This guy is either stupid or naive. If every four year we will our do nothing MPs 50,000 cedis rent allowance which will keep rising he does not see the need to acquire or build housing for our MP.
And any MP in the greater Accra region should be entiled to the rent allowance.For they will leave and rent their homes for MPs rented homes.
Let's face it these MPs are there for their personal gains.
hoo- yah 11 years ago

what is wrong with ghana politicians do they went there to serve themself or the nation these are greedy idiot people who get elected by stupid people

what is wrong with ghana politicians do they went there to serve themself or the nation these are greedy idiot people who get elected by stupid people
Cool Cat USA 11 years ago

It seems to me that still Ghana parliament and its members are just after their pockets, Is a shame, They can use their monthly salary to pay for their rent. Stop stealing from the revenue fools

It seems to me that still Ghana parliament and its members are just after their pockets, Is a shame, They can use their monthly salary to pay for their rent. Stop stealing from the revenue fools
joe 11 years ago

Think of the infrastuture,roads,hospitals,schools, etc,etc,etc and stop debating unnecessary things which wii not benifit ghanaians.you people go to the parliament just to chop the money,bcos at the end of thire term no accou ...
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Think of the infrastuture,roads,hospitals,schools, etc,etc,etc and stop debating unnecessary things which wii not benifit ghanaians.you people go to the parliament just to chop the money,bcos at the end of thire term no accountability.Africa boss never do wrong.
kaketonti 11 years ago

MP's my foot.Give rent allowance to the security force,medical personel,workers.Did they come to serve the nation or the nation to serve?FUCK OFF MP's.POLITICAL CUM PARLIAMENTARIANS THIEVES

MP's my foot.Give rent allowance to the security force,medical personel,workers.Did they come to serve the nation or the nation to serve?FUCK OFF MP's.POLITICAL CUM PARLIAMENTARIANS THIEVES
Mankind 11 years ago

we are the fools, because we only talk No action,like going out on a peaceful Demo to the parliament for about a week, but we don't do all this to let them ( politicians ) know that we the people don't like that idea .

we are the fools, because we only talk No action,like going out on a peaceful Demo to the parliament for about a week, but we don't do all this to let them ( politicians ) know that we the people don't like that idea .
TALK TALK 11 years ago

MOST OF THESE FOLKS ARE HAVING THEIR OWN HOUSES,SO WHAT DO THEY NEED A RENT ADVICE FOR? A LEAST THEY SHOULD THINK A BIT OF THE WELFARE OF THE COUNTRY AND THE PEOPLE THEY WISH TO SERVE.

MOST OF THESE FOLKS ARE HAVING THEIR OWN HOUSES,SO WHAT DO THEY NEED A RENT ADVICE FOR? A LEAST THEY SHOULD THINK A BIT OF THE WELFARE OF THE COUNTRY AND THE PEOPLE THEY WISH TO SERVE.
OBUOM 11 years ago

STUPID FOOLS-GHANA MP'S

STUPID FOOLS-GHANA MP'S

Don't give MPs rent allowance, house them

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