MP rent allowance 'biggest scandal of 2013'

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Ekow Mills Obama* 11 years ago

Good Stuff.

Good Stuff.
moyo 11 years ago

This goes to suggest that the MP's careless about the common man on the street. c50,000 can even buy a house and that is how much they are taking as a rent p/a. The MP's common fund is also there to be used which is not prope ...
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This goes to suggest that the MP's careless about the common man on the street. c50,000 can even buy a house and that is how much they are taking as a rent p/a. The MP's common fund is also there to be used which is not properly accounted for.
$$$ 11 years ago

Greedy son of bitc#%es!!!

Greedy son of bitc#%es!!!
$$$ 11 years ago

Greedy son of bitc#%es!!!

Greedy son of bitc#%es!!!
Mahmoud 11 years ago

It is not their fault, it is the fault of the president. He is one them. Can't we ever have a leader who would always consider the interest of the country first before politicians and party? It is a shame!

It is not their fault, it is the fault of the president. He is one them. Can't we ever have a leader who would always consider the interest of the country first before politicians and party? It is a shame!
Omanhene (U$A) 11 years ago

So, who and who occupy government bungalows in Ghana? If State Ministers occupy government bungalows and majority of ministers are MPs, then why give those ministers that 50,000 Cedis rent allowance? Is this not double dippin ...
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So, who and who occupy government bungalows in Ghana? If State Ministers occupy government bungalows and majority of ministers are MPs, then why give those ministers that 50,000 Cedis rent allowance? Is this not double dipping? Why can’t they pay their rent like every Ghanaian worker? We’ve free car loan here, free petrol there, free phone bills and on and on and on—while the nation is damn broke!!

What about rent allowances for Regional Ministers and District Chief Executives (DCEs)?

See, folks, "the only time these THIEVES agree on things and work together is when their benefits are at stake." Immediately after they've STOLEN for themselves, then they jump on each other’s throats. BASTARDS!!
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gretchy 11 years ago

Absolutely outrageous!!western country's
MP'S get allowances which allows them to get around their constituents,more or less,and if they use it willy nilly they will not get advance until the following year of their term in ...
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Absolutely outrageous!!western country's
MP'S get allowances which allows them to get around their constituents,more or less,and if they use it willy nilly they will not get advance until the following year of their term in office.got to be accountable of how you spend public's tax money
SK 11 years ago

Good job Mr. Baah we need more of you people in the country. It is about time to re-look into our constitution. Mp's in Ghana are living like the queen of England on the expense of the poor and inocent people who put them in ...
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Good job Mr. Baah we need more of you people in the country. It is about time to re-look into our constitution. Mp's in Ghana are living like the queen of England on the expense of the poor and inocent people who put them into power. I strongly agree with your ideas of an MP vilage. It is very outragious to be given fifty thousand as rent to them which of cause are still going to be giving car allowances with free fuel. It is only in Ghana that Mp's are given free accommodation. A country where the minimum daily rage is less than $2.00. Please mr. President, all children in Ghana deserve equal education. Our health system is at stake. Our hospital building are colapsing. Please MP's dont have to live on the expense of the tax payer and poor who voted them into power. Thank you Mr. Baah for bringing this up!
ONIPANUA TORONTO 11 years ago

ARE THE NPP-MPS ALSO GOING TO GET THE ALLOWANCE FOR NO WORK DONE ? NO WONDER WE ARE WHERE WE ARE AS A NATION.PEOPLE WHO REFUSE TO WORK STILL ENJOY ALL BENEFITS.TRY IT IN THE CAPITALIST WORLD

ARE THE NPP-MPS ALSO GOING TO GET THE ALLOWANCE FOR NO WORK DONE ? NO WONDER WE ARE WHERE WE ARE AS A NATION.PEOPLE WHO REFUSE TO WORK STILL ENJOY ALL BENEFITS.TRY IT IN THE CAPITALIST WORLD
PRINCE AMSTERDAM 11 years ago

THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT I PROPOSED. THEY ARE ALL GREEDY THIEVES.

THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT I PROPOSED. THEY ARE ALL GREEDY THIEVES.
Akadu Mensema 11 years ago

This sheer thievery!

This sheer thievery!
Kwaku Amoah (Jah) Germany 11 years ago

Good idea.They went to Parliament by promissing to help the country not to enjoy. This is what the FM stations in the country should take it up to inform the country rather than making noise by taking about the so called Past ...
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Good idea.They went to Parliament by promissing to help the country not to enjoy. This is what the FM stations in the country should take it up to inform the country rather than making noise by taking about the so called Pastors,Rev`s, and their untrue stories dayin and out.I have never heard on any fm station asking what can we do to move this country foward.
AyiOgladzo 11 years ago

This would't be the BIGGEST SCANDAL of the YEAR because the NEW YEAR has just begun. I can assure you BEFORE the COCK CROWS AT DAWN OF THE MID YEAR, These SELF SERVING non performing Ministers will find it necessary to CLAIM ...
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This would't be the BIGGEST SCANDAL of the YEAR because the NEW YEAR has just begun. I can assure you BEFORE the COCK CROWS AT DAWN OF THE MID YEAR, These SELF SERVING non performing Ministers will find it necessary to CLAIM MORE ALLOWANCES due them. Meanwhile TEACHERS, DOCTORS, CIVIL SERVANTS ETC will be struggling to even get their BASIC PAYS. TALK of GREEDY BASTARDS!!! They go into POLITICS not to serve the people, OH NO!! BUT to RIP OFF THE NATION. PROVE ME WRONG IF THIS IS NOT TRUE!!!
aba kwansema 11 years ago

good one there

good one there
Koo Nimo 11 years ago

lmost all of them have their own houses in Accra.Their thieves.

lmost all of them have their own houses in Accra.Their thieves.
Tokyi 11 years ago

Good. These are the issues we should discuss. Someone is ripping us off. And we should protest vehemently. We have a right to tell those parliamentarians to go to hell.

Good. These are the issues we should discuss. Someone is ripping us off. And we should protest vehemently. We have a right to tell those parliamentarians to go to hell.
KWAME AWUAH 11 years ago

Sooner or later Ghanaians will realize the problem is not NPP/NDC issue. The earlier we come together as a MIDDLE FORCE to stop these people the better it will be for us and the nation.

Sooner or later Ghanaians will realize the problem is not NPP/NDC issue. The earlier we come together as a MIDDLE FORCE to stop these people the better it will be for us and the nation.
ADAMA...... 11 years ago

THEY ARE ALL THIEVES

THEY ARE ALL THIEVES
AME 11 years ago

AND YOU CANNOT PAY NHIS PROVIDERS

AND YOU CANNOT PAY NHIS PROVIDERS
insight to the bone 11 years ago

so ndc has no faith in the supreme court so needs to now pressure the INNOCENT to by force take sides and support them . We all assumed chiefs are not supposed to be indulging in partisan politics , this pattern of blaming ot ...
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so ndc has no faith in the supreme court so needs to now pressure the INNOCENT to by force take sides and support them . We all assumed chiefs are not supposed to be indulging in partisan politics , this pattern of blaming others or the innocent will come back and hit them hard as its a sign of not only incompetence but malicious intent so widespread in that party that we shall sure see war in Ghana sooner or later . Remember FREEDOM AND JUSTICE , UNITY but not tribalism . If the person is not a northerner or ewe they think they have the right to humiliate or defame them at any time because they have a few traitors of the Akans in their ranks ?Hitler even had jews and other collaborators but still met his end you bunch of goats
BabaUS 11 years ago

Why complain. The voters have no objection to this. They even admire it so why is this guy so bent out of shape?

Why complain. The voters have no objection to this. They even admire it so why is this guy so bent out of shape?
The Critical Mind 11 years ago

Well said. Thanks

Well said. Thanks
CHARCOAL SELLER. 11 years ago

This is how capitalism works where elitism is the order of the day, to he'll with the masses/peons. NDC&NPP always agree on free money.

This is how capitalism works where elitism is the order of the day, to he'll with the masses/peons. NDC&NPP always agree on free money.
Joe Durex 11 years ago

Whatever we do for these dog face MP's, they will find a way to milk mother Ghana. Look at what happened to the govt bungalows, they sold them to themselves.Now they want more allowances so that they can take their apuske gir ...
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Whatever we do for these dog face MP's, they will find a way to milk mother Ghana. Look at what happened to the govt bungalows, they sold them to themselves.Now they want more allowances so that they can take their apuske girl friends abroad for holidays. what do they take us for?
PeaceGod 11 years ago

You MP'S be fool paaaa, when you finish you tell us to scarifies, even upon this and you have the nation at heart; that wouldn't be problem at all, after all this you will be stealing money in addition. Fire burn you all.

You MP'S be fool paaaa, when you finish you tell us to scarifies, even upon this and you have the nation at heart; that wouldn't be problem at all, after all this you will be stealing money in addition. Fire burn you all.
Jah Glory 11 years ago

The MPs are really not needed in Ghana, because the are not living up to expectation of the people who elected them to the house. They are rather there to seek for their own wealth and not the betterment of the people and th ...
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The MPs are really not needed in Ghana, because the are not living up to expectation of the people who elected them to the house. They are rather there to seek for their own wealth and not the betterment of the people and the nation at large. It is big time we build the MPs village and stop causing financial loses to the State. President John Mahama and the Three Wise Men, over to you now.
Kwesi 11 years ago

I do not support the building of the houses. They will turn run pass a law and buy them even cheaper. They are paid GHC7,200.00 far more than what most Ghanians are getting, they should use part to rent.

I do not support the building of the houses. They will turn run pass a law and buy them even cheaper. They are paid GHC7,200.00 far more than what most Ghanians are getting, they should use part to rent.
Hebert, Sweden 11 years ago

Some of these MPS have no knowledge of their Work. Very primitive, knoledgeless, visionless, etc. They just came in with idea of to make Wealth.

What is the Government doing with the "Job 600"? This complex could be furn ...
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Some of these MPS have no knowledge of their Work. Very primitive, knoledgeless, visionless, etc. They just came in with idea of to make Wealth.

What is the Government doing with the "Job 600"? This complex could be furnished for the MPS to live in. It is quite comfortable enough to accommodate them.

Felloow Countrymen/women, let us check ourselves, and see whether we are doing good to our Nation or not.
Whatever 11 years ago

Parliament is a place of equality. Unfortunately for us, Ghana's Parliament have come to represent a place of elitism, greed and cheating

Parliament is a place of equality. Unfortunately for us, Ghana's Parliament have come to represent a place of elitism, greed and cheating
Adolambert 11 years ago

the are all thieves and armed robbers. Democracy does not fit our country.for me i want uten to military regime.corrupt mps

the are all thieves and armed robbers. Democracy does not fit our country.for me i want uten to military regime.corrupt mps
Abentoeya 11 years ago

votes shouldn't complain of this scandals the voted for them. You will work like monkeys, donkeys and sheeps and they will be choping nyanfu! nyanfu!!

votes shouldn't complain of this scandals the voted for them. You will work like monkeys, donkeys and sheeps and they will be choping nyanfu! nyanfu!!
Koohia 11 years ago

What happens when an MP whose rent is been paid in advance dies in the course of the term?
Does the administration think similarly about all workers who are transfer around the country?
Just pay a good salary to all and let ...
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What happens when an MP whose rent is been paid in advance dies in the course of the term?
Does the administration think similarly about all workers who are transfer around the country?
Just pay a good salary to all and let each person pay for their accommodation from their income. When they die, their salary seizes to be paid and therefore the allowance made for accommodation.
shumeto 11 years ago

The ignorant and voiceless majority of Ghanaians leave these MPs and whoever mooted this idea to God.

The ignorant and voiceless majority of Ghanaians leave these MPs and whoever mooted this idea to God.
Das 11 years ago

Shame.

Shame.
NANA MANU 11 years ago

THIS IS VERY TRUE,BECOS I PURCHASED MY 2 BEDROOM HSE WITH THE SAME AMOUNT,AND TO GIVE AS A RENT ALLOWANCE IS JUST TOO MUCH FOR THE TAX PAYER.WE BEG THESE MPS,TO BE CONSIDERATE WITH THEIR DEMANDS,THIS MUST BE LOANS AS WELL BUT ...
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THIS IS VERY TRUE,BECOS I PURCHASED MY 2 BEDROOM HSE WITH THE SAME AMOUNT,AND TO GIVE AS A RENT ALLOWANCE IS JUST TOO MUCH FOR THE TAX PAYER.WE BEG THESE MPS,TO BE CONSIDERATE WITH THEIR DEMANDS,THIS MUST BE LOANS AS WELL BUT NOT FREE MONEY.
Nana,Legon 11 years ago

oyewa!!!!!!!!!!!!!

oyewa!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ASARE UK 11 years ago

The youth in ghana must wake up against this robbers calling themselfs MPs this sensless MPs enjoying our money for nothing.See how people are suffering in ghana, poverty everywhere.MPs my foot.

The youth in ghana must wake up against this robbers calling themselfs MPs this sensless MPs enjoying our money for nothing.See how people are suffering in ghana, poverty everywhere.MPs my foot.
Attawayo 11 years ago

Is completely ripped off, they don't think of the poor masses who voted for them.They think of their stomach (national robbers).

Is completely ripped off, they don't think of the poor masses who voted for them.They think of their stomach (national robbers).
TSOOBOI 11 years ago

Let us all go the the damn Parliament and insist that they also give the ordinary Ghanaian that amount too. Stop the thieves. NO more voting for them. Lets weed them all out. Tsooboi Ghana.

Let us all go the the damn Parliament and insist that they also give the ordinary Ghanaian that amount too. Stop the thieves. NO more voting for them. Lets weed them all out. Tsooboi Ghana.
NANA-BEE 11 years ago

The gov't should build apartments for them in the city. These flats will be permanent housing for all future parliamentarians. But they should pay for all utility bills like everybody else who works for the gov't.

The gov't should build apartments for them in the city. These flats will be permanent housing for all future parliamentarians. But they should pay for all utility bills like everybody else who works for the gov't.
aka mani 11 years ago

ghana will go bankrupt due to this rent allowance

ghana will go bankrupt due to this rent allowance

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