President Mahama has broken his oath of office - Appiah-Ofori

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Kwame 11 years ago

So if the president had a farm before becoming president, he should give the farm out for free or sell it and rot after his presidency?
Think again Appiah.

So if the president had a farm before becoming president, he should give the farm out for free or sell it and rot after his presidency?
Think again Appiah.
Obed Adore 11 years ago

Unfortunately, Kwame, yes in a way, but not necessarily so. He would have to resign from that farm/company and/or transfer it to some family member or so. He can take it over after his presidency. Yes, that's how it should be ...
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Unfortunately, Kwame, yes in a way, but not necessarily so. He would have to resign from that farm/company and/or transfer it to some family member or so. He can take it over after his presidency. Yes, that's how it should be.....
ASARE 11 years ago

MAHAMA WAS THEN A VICE AND IS ALOUD TO MAKE BUSINESS: STOP PUTTING SABD IN OUR EYES

MAHAMA WAS THEN A VICE AND IS ALOUD TO MAKE BUSINESS: STOP PUTTING SABD IN OUR EYES
BEB 11 years ago

THIS APPIAH HAS NO BRAINS TO THINK

THIS APPIAH HAS NO BRAINS TO THINK
NOKWARE ASA 11 years ago

I am amazed at the political twist that has been put to the president paying tax. It is some of these useless commments and criticisms which are making lots of Ghanaians shy away from some simple things that they ought to do. ...
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I am amazed at the political twist that has been put to the president paying tax. It is some of these useless commments and criticisms which are making lots of Ghanaians shy away from some simple things that they ought to do. In one breadth, it is said the president was ought of time, in another he is said to have broken rules by engaging in profit making ventures. Law is not interpreted by simple minds.They are done by persons who can purposively and pragmaticlally relate to issues. The constitution says that "“The President Shall not while he continues in office as President, hold any other office of profit or emolument whether private or public or whether directly or indirectly”.
Has the president held any other office. Does paying tax on gifts given him or paying on proceeds from his publications amount to holding another office? The most nauseating aspect of this former MP's argument is when he says that “the President might have broken a lot of laws by this action”. Which other laws has the president infracted. Please lets get serious. This man who could come out and publicly disgrace the wife by saying that the wife had gonorrhoea cannot be very correct up there!!!
MARK USA 11 years ago

BEB BECOS YOU ARE TANI JUST LIKE NDC YOU DONT UNDERSTAND YOU ARE SAYING APPIAH HAS NO BRAINS TANI LIKE WHO SLEEP WITH COWS AND GOATS DO YOU HAVE BRAIN I WONDER WHEN WILL THIS NTAFOR GET COMMON SENSE

BEB BECOS YOU ARE TANI JUST LIKE NDC YOU DONT UNDERSTAND YOU ARE SAYING APPIAH HAS NO BRAINS TANI LIKE WHO SLEEP WITH COWS AND GOATS DO YOU HAVE BRAIN I WONDER WHEN WILL THIS NTAFOR GET COMMON SENSE
RED-SOKOTO-GUDARI 11 years ago

If article 68 says a president while in office shall not hold any other office that is profit making; my question is when a writer writes a book, is the writing of a book an office? Is receiving gifts an office? Can he re-rea ...
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If article 68 says a president while in office shall not hold any other office that is profit making; my question is when a writer writes a book, is the writing of a book an office? Is receiving gifts an office? Can he re-read that article and apply it correctly? See how he is betraying his low IQ in public just because he wants to open his mouth at all cost. Is that the brain he claims to be? Even if at all, the president wrote his book and published it before being elected as a president and it is only befitting for him to be sincere to us Ghanaians. Is this move a way to hid their own failure to pay taxes or their doing it out of hatred. I'm beginning to understand the kind of intellectuals we claim to have in our NPP party. It is a shame our so called leaders and aluminas present themselves idiots before the public. Though I'm no friend of the president, I think he should be praised for what he has done. Good is good and there is no way, you can change it to be bad. Let us be objective in our criticism because our children are learning from us! I will rather admonish the president to refuse all gifts now that he is president for fear of being bribed and that could be a big crime in our eyes, but he cannot stop selling his book
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL 11 years ago

President John Mahama has broken the law by working for profit whiles in office as President.

JOHN MAAMA DI BANKY ABO NGUM....

President John Mahama has broken the law by working for profit whiles in office as President.

JOHN MAAMA DI BANKY ABO NGUM....
STONER KOBYLYNTON 11 years ago

Hei Asare, was Mr. Mahama not President one time in the year 2012? If he was and didn't for go all his business dealings with exception of his book sale after his elevation to the Presidency, then he has gone contrary to the ...
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Hei Asare, was Mr. Mahama not President one time in the year 2012? If he was and didn't for go all his business dealings with exception of his book sale after his elevation to the Presidency, then he has gone contrary to the constitution.
Kwaku 11 years ago

Hear another idiot

Hear another idiot
Nicholas J Bedzo 11 years ago

What about the declaration of assets,
those figures are just picked to arrive on the tax compulations only.

What about the declaration of assets,
those figures are just picked to arrive on the tax compulations only.
collins 11 years ago

No he is barred unless parliament permits. Writing your memoirs has becoe a wrong? C'mon PC, be smart

No he is barred unless parliament permits. Writing your memoirs has becoe a wrong? C'mon PC, be smart
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL 11 years ago

HE SHOULD HAVE DONATED THE PROCEEDS TO HIS SCHOLOARSHIP FUND OR TO CHARITY. JOHN MAHAMA HAS MESSED UP.

HE SHOULD HAVE DONATED THE PROCEEDS TO HIS SCHOLOARSHIP FUND OR TO CHARITY. JOHN MAHAMA HAS MESSED UP.
the boy 11 years ago

ask him again

ask him again
Alabama 11 years ago

The sorry state of our MP Jesus be our saviour. So he can not make a clear deduction that the book was well written before he was elected president in December? God please help us for they do not know what they are doing. And ...
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The sorry state of our MP Jesus be our saviour. So he can not make a clear deduction that the book was well written before he was elected president in December? God please help us for they do not know what they are doing. And people want to blame the prisident for everything if a former MP can not think and say things like this and some one actually reported it.
Professor of Ignorance 11 years ago

Some people are just so ignorant that instead of quiet about it the simply open their mouths to confirm their ignorance. The president filed his tast for the last financial year 1st April to 31st March. Until he took over is ...
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Some people are just so ignorant that instead of quiet about it the simply open their mouths to confirm their ignorance. The president filed his tast for the last financial year 1st April to 31st March. Until he took over is July 2012 he was still liable to pay tax as vice president. Why can't you ignorant people allow the poor guy to do his work?
LORLORNYO 11 years ago

THAT WAS WHY GENERAL MOSQ. SAID THAT NPP LACK ENGLISH AND THE ALSO LACK COUNTING OR YET STILL THEY DO NOT KNOW THEIR MATH.

THAT WAS WHY GENERAL MOSQ. SAID THAT NPP LACK ENGLISH AND THE ALSO LACK COUNTING OR YET STILL THEY DO NOT KNOW THEIR MATH.
KOO GUY 11 years ago

Another SICK and SENILE former law maker. These are the people who make laws for us. GOD HAVE MERCY ON US.Why won't he talk loosely, after all he is over 3billion old cedis rich from his ex-gratia. KWASEA,KWASEA like that.

Another SICK and SENILE former law maker. These are the people who make laws for us. GOD HAVE MERCY ON US.Why won't he talk loosely, after all he is over 3billion old cedis rich from his ex-gratia. KWASEA,KWASEA like that.
Jeff, UK 11 years ago

This is another fool who rode on the ignorance of his constituents to parliament and delivered nothing. Am sure if anyone paid a visit to his former constituency there would be nothing to show for all those years in parliamen ...
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This is another fool who rode on the ignorance of his constituents to parliament and delivered nothing. Am sure if anyone paid a visit to his former constituency there would be nothing to show for all those years in parliament
The ABiggie 11 years ago

He needed to declare his assets in the first place. That way it will be clear in future where he is making his profits from. BUT he and his numerous ministers and advisers have conveniently refused to declare their assets so ...
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He needed to declare his assets in the first place. That way it will be clear in future where he is making his profits from. BUT he and his numerous ministers and advisers have conveniently refused to declare their assets so far. Were those gifts from philantropic entities like those who want to sponsor 200 pastors to Israel or they were kick backs of some sort?
Big mouth 11 years ago

and almighty Kuffour?when he did,after his tenure of office what is with his assets????

and almighty Kuffour?when he did,after his tenure of office what is with his assets????
Michael 11 years ago

I presume we all understand the reason why Jesus said the sabbath was made for man and not man for the sabbath. If someone is being honest and paying tax for any extra income, what is wrong with it. Will Hon MP refuse his g ...
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I presume we all understand the reason why Jesus said the sabbath was made for man and not man for the sabbath. If someone is being honest and paying tax for any extra income, what is wrong with it. Will Hon MP refuse his gratuity if part of the money is coming from the tax the President paid because he broke the constitution. Let us rather use this to encourage Ghanaians to pay their taxes instead of discouraging people. The President may be wrong but he is performing is duty as a responsible citizen.
Kweku Boateng 11 years ago

PCA Ofori kindly declare your assets on Ghanaweb.

PCA Ofori kindly declare your assets on Ghanaweb.
nii 11 years ago

U stupid mp pls shut up u idiots

U stupid mp pls shut up u idiots
ATO 11 years ago

There is probably a good reason why the accompanying picture to this article looks like the picture of a dead man

There is probably a good reason why the accompanying picture to this article looks like the picture of a dead man
ALHAJI KUKRUDU 11 years ago

Why do the media people always seek the views of this FOOLISHMAN on issues that his COMMON SENSE cannot grab?

Why do the media people always seek the views of this FOOLISHMAN on issues that his COMMON SENSE cannot grab?
KIng 11 years ago

Don't divert attention PC, talk about how u guys are stealing in the name of ex gratia

Don't divert attention PC, talk about how u guys are stealing in the name of ex gratia
Kingsley Canada 11 years ago

Some people are taking things for granted ,gone are the days that you can not question what the president is doing ,we are enjoying democracybut some are still in the days of PNDC era where by you don't have mouth to ask anyt ...
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Some people are taking things for granted ,gone are the days that you can not question what the president is doing ,we are enjoying democracybut some are still in the days of PNDC era where by you don't have mouth to ask anything .Let us come out from that slavery and build Ghana for our children
Akoto 11 years ago

We live in a democratic country.If one has a problem in these matters with the President one should feel free to go to court for interpretation and not to sit there and blague.

We live in a democratic country.If one has a problem in these matters with the President one should feel free to go to court for interpretation and not to sit there and blague.
Kwaku 11 years ago

Appiah is a fool. So, no sesible one come from Ashanti?

Appiah is a fool. So, no sesible one come from Ashanti?
WILLIE 11 years ago

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peace 11 years ago

be sincere for once.

be sincere for once.
Trust 11 years ago

Is writting a book an office of profit? if he is still making money from sales of a book he wrote before becoming president should he wipe his ass with it and flush it, is receiving money from a farm and book a full time job, ...
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Is writting a book an office of profit? if he is still making money from sales of a book he wrote before becoming president should he wipe his ass with it and flush it, is receiving money from a farm and book a full time job, is he cutting the grass at his farm, this guy should be smart
GA SETTELLERS 11 years ago

WITH THE HOPE TO DIVIDE AKANS

WITH THE HOPE TO DIVIDE AKANS
NII ANSAH 11 years ago

AND WILL IT WORK ?

AND WILL IT WORK ?
GILL, London 11 years ago

Impeach the imposter quick.Ooops i have forgotten it is Ghana where nobody in authority takes RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THEIR ACTIONS and always are immune to the laws of the land

Impeach the imposter quick.Ooops i have forgotten it is Ghana where nobody in authority takes RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THEIR ACTIONS and always are immune to the laws of the land
Akoto 11 years ago

I wonder why you are saying these in the public domain.Sir,if you think the President is in violation of any constitutional law all you have to do is to file a suit in court against him or keep quiet.

I wonder why you are saying these in the public domain.Sir,if you think the President is in violation of any constitutional law all you have to do is to file a suit in court against him or keep quiet.
Mingle 11 years ago

The President must be impeachedm

The President must be impeachedm
Joe Wasa sa italy 11 years ago

I tell u Paul you have finished it all. now what is the Judicary body saying about this guy.
this brings into Menory the story of the bird and the Tortise. Torise was comfortable sleeping under the wawa tree whiles bird has ...
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I tell u Paul you have finished it all. now what is the Judicary body saying about this guy.
this brings into Menory the story of the bird and the Tortise. Torise was comfortable sleeping under the wawa tree whiles bird has finished eating and and jumping up on the tree.
guess what happend the bird got short by mr. hunter, and when he went there to collect the bird from beneath of the three, there was Tortise quietly sleeping there. TOURBLE IN THE HOUSE.watch out mr, Mahahama.
HASSAN RASTA GERMANY 11 years ago

shut up there fool. what do you want him t do? to give you his properties or what? should he give what he has b4 to you npps or what?

shut up there fool. what do you want him t do? to give you his properties or what? should he give what he has b4 to you npps or what?
Facebook lawyer 11 years ago

All these guys were in parliament making laws, very funny! He doesn't even understand the provisions of what he is quoting. The key word is 'office of profit or emolument' he should find out what the definition of 'office' is ...
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All these guys were in parliament making laws, very funny! He doesn't even understand the provisions of what he is quoting. The key word is 'office of profit or emolument' he should find out what the definition of 'office' is! A self employed can't hold an office, and therefore a president having a farm doesn't imply he is holding an office of profit. Little mind!
collins 11 years ago

Does K4 gain from the book by Agyeman --- Ivan,,,,,, written of him? Appiah ofori, go check

Does K4 gain from the book by Agyeman --- Ivan,,,,,, written of him? Appiah ofori, go check
GK Fast 11 years ago

Look PC Ofori if dis de way u wana go den every ghanaian is a victim becourse the labor law stated it clearly dat no civil servant could do any other work apart from his/her work but wht do we see now a days give us a break. ...
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Look PC Ofori if dis de way u wana go den every ghanaian is a victim becourse the labor law stated it clearly dat no civil servant could do any other work apart from his/her work but wht do we see now a days give us a break. Tell your colleague Mp's to stop all other works they doing n concentrate only to Parliament work even the President was generous to pay
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL 11 years ago

Today, the president released his 2010 federal income and gift tax returns. He and the first lady filed their income tax return jointly and reported an adjusted gross income of $1,728,096.

The vast majority of the family's ...
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Today, the president released his 2010 federal income and gift tax returns. He and the first lady filed their income tax return jointly and reported an adjusted gross income of $1,728,096.

The vast majority of the family's income is the proceeds from the sale of the president's books. The Obamas paid $453,770 in total federal tax.

The president and first lady also reported donating $245,075 -- or about 14.2% of their adjusted gross income -- to 36 different charities.

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By Eileen Blass, USAT
The largest reported gift to charity was a $131,075 contribution to the Fisher House Foundation. The president is donating the after-tax proceeds from his children's book to a Fisher House scholarship fund for children of fallen and disabled soldiers.

The president and first lady also released their Illinois income tax return and reported paying $51,568 in state income taxes.

The vice president and Dr. Jill Biden also released their 2010 federal income tax returns, as well as state income tax returns for both Delaware and Virginia.

They filed joint federal and Delaware income tax returns. Dr. Biden filed a separate non-resident tax return for the state of Virginia.

Together, they reported an adjusted gross income of $379,178. The Bidens paid $86,626 in total federal taxes for 2010. They paid $14,479 in Delaware income taxes and $3,515 in Virginia income taxes. The Bidens contributed $5,350 to charity, in both monetary and in-kind donations.

The Bidens' tax return is here.
HASSAN RASTA GERMANY 11 years ago

that's why Baumia is separating from himself from the NPP gurus. Fools will never rest as they keep saying Ghanaians will never rest just because they lost the 2012 elections.

that's why Baumia is separating from himself from the NPP gurus. Fools will never rest as they keep saying Ghanaians will never rest just because they lost the 2012 elections.
Babzy 11 years ago

This appiah is a comedian,its just unfortunate these miscreants try to throw dust into the eyes of ghanaians, but that cant hold.Ghanaians voted for him and still loves him.He has done nothing wrong n we gonna vote for him a ...
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This appiah is a comedian,its just unfortunate these miscreants try to throw dust into the eyes of ghanaians, but that cant hold.Ghanaians voted for him and still loves him.He has done nothing wrong n we gonna vote for him again
djoe 11 years ago

Is this man not in Ghana when the president stated his tax payment was from profit he made last year when he a Vice -President and not A president. He should go get the facts right

Is this man not in Ghana when the president stated his tax payment was from profit he made last year when he a Vice -President and not A president. He should go get the facts right

President Mahama has broken his oath of office - Appiah-Ofori

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