Don’t envy us our debts are as high as mountain Afadjato

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Ben 11 years ago

These MPs should be made to understand that nobody begged them to enter into politics. You work and get paid just like any other person and so if you are to dish out your money to your constituents, you do so to be voted into ...
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These MPs should be made to understand that nobody begged them to enter into politics. You work and get paid just like any other person and so if you are to dish out your money to your constituents, you do so to be voted into office again. Why should this be the taxpayers' burden? How many people do ride in the SUV you are given?
Frank Agyena-Karikari 11 years ago

Tell that Kwasea woman that Doctors work are high risk areas. Doctors easily contract hepathites and other disease in their work. Teachers in second cycle schools get attacked by irate students. Do they have such luzury cars ...
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Tell that Kwasea woman that Doctors work are high risk areas. Doctors easily contract hepathites and other disease in their work. Teachers in second cycle schools get attacked by irate students. Do they have such luzury cars to ride in? MPs just attend funerals, throw out money etc which nobody asked them to. Can lecturers, Doctors and teachers do same? Can someone tell her she is stupid for me?
Zoobie-Zoobie 11 years ago

Empty honorables pretending to be more important than they actualy are

Empty honorables pretending to be more important than they actualy are
Zoobie-Zoobie 11 years ago

living a fake life

living a fake life
ELINAM 11 years ago

As senator like any other senator, Mr Obama took his girls to school, NO DRIVER. Michelle cooked him dinner, NO COOK or MAID.
Most of these clowns have 2-3 drivers. One for oga, one for lazy madam, and one for the kids.
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As senator like any other senator, Mr Obama took his girls to school, NO DRIVER. Michelle cooked him dinner, NO COOK or MAID.
Most of these clowns have 2-3 drivers. One for oga, one for lazy madam, and one for the kids.
Why wouldn't you be needing money every time like a drug addict or crack head? And that's exactly what they became. Poor folks who have tasted riches and became addicted.
Nana Ansah 11 years ago

Just quit if you can't bear it and stop this constant lamentations. Should we pity you? No my dear! Stop these silly lies. We know what is Happening in parliament houses around the world. The parliament and how government ope ...
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Just quit if you can't bear it and stop this constant lamentations. Should we pity you? No my dear! Stop these silly lies. We know what is Happening in parliament houses around the world. The parliament and how government operates thanks to the INTERNET is now an open book. You can tell these fat lies to the greenhorns. Stop insulting the intelligence of Ghanaians.
Cold Thunder 11 years ago

You made fantastic contribution my brother.
I will be the last person to believe this crap of deceit. If things are as hot as she claimed how come they scramble to contest primaries term after term and sometimes even try to ...
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You made fantastic contribution my brother.
I will be the last person to believe this crap of deceit. If things are as hot as she claimed how come they scramble to contest primaries term after term and sometimes even try to use all kinds of dubious means to disqualify other contenders.
KOFI 11 years ago

That is why in western democracies, it is people who have already made their wealth and made their mark, who enter politics. They go into politics as a service to the nation. They don't go there and then complain that thing ...
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That is why in western democracies, it is people who have already made their wealth and made their mark, who enter politics. They go into politics as a service to the nation. They don't go there and then complain that things are difficult.
AKASI MARTHA ARIZONA USA. 11 years ago

I PERSONALLY PITY SOME OF OUR MP'S I WONDER WHY EVEN TEACHERS, DOCTORS, PHARMACIST SOME ENVY CASUAL WORKERS MP'S. PROFFESIONS HAVE FORGOTTEN THAT THEIR WORKS ARE LIFE TIME JOB.

I PERSONALLY PITY SOME OF OUR MP'S I WONDER WHY EVEN TEACHERS, DOCTORS, PHARMACIST SOME ENVY CASUAL WORKERS MP'S. PROFFESIONS HAVE FORGOTTEN THAT THEIR WORKS ARE LIFE TIME JOB.
DAN 11 years ago

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Charles A. 11 years ago

As soon as they enter office, they build houses for their girl friends first before thinking of building an Atakpame for themselves.

As soon as they enter office, they build houses for their girl friends first before thinking of building an Atakpame for themselves.
KOFI JUMAH 11 years ago

WE ARE BROKE. WE OWE PLENTY. DO WE VISIT THE CONSTITUENCIES REGULARLY? CAN YOU VISIT WHEN YOU ARE BROKE? CAN YOU GIVE PEOPLE MONIES JUST BECAUSE YOU ARE COLLECTING IT AND SAYING IT IS GOING TO THEM? MY FRIEND, YOU DO NOT KNOW ...
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WE ARE BROKE. WE OWE PLENTY. DO WE VISIT THE CONSTITUENCIES REGULARLY? CAN YOU VISIT WHEN YOU ARE BROKE? CAN YOU GIVE PEOPLE MONIES JUST BECAUSE YOU ARE COLLECTING IT AND SAYING IT IS GOING TO THEM? MY FRIEND, YOU DO NOT KNOW POLITRICS.
CARDINAL 11 years ago

I am now out of words and my frustration has dissipated I don't have any more energy to counter these MP's coming from everywhere. I thought the idiots among this august body are not that many but it seems almost all of them ...
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I am now out of words and my frustration has dissipated I don't have any more energy to counter these MP's coming from everywhere. I thought the idiots among this august body are not that many but it seems almost all of them have been afflicted with the stupidity disease.

This lady if she deserves to be called one should not insult our intelligence. If the work of a Parliamentarian is so bad it makes one a borrowing machine that means it is a bad job, then why do they fight for votes to get that position? We have these ninnyhammers making laws for Ghana, what a tragedy.
Frank Agyena-Karikari 11 years ago

Sarps, take time you don't run out oxygen. Our MPs and their pronouncements can make you mad. I am going crazy myself when I read what they say.

Sarps, take time you don't run out oxygen. Our MPs and their pronouncements can make you mad. I am going crazy myself when I read what they say.
Katie 11 years ago

In an outpouring of rage & frustration over this so-called ex gratia, these modern-day organized thieves, continue to throw dust into our eyes with their insensitive comments. These politicians are embodiment of disingenuous ...
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In an outpouring of rage & frustration over this so-called ex gratia, these modern-day organized thieves, continue to throw dust into our eyes with their insensitive comments. These politicians are embodiment of disingenuous smug, nasty & out of touch with reality. They continue to shield irresponsibility & an unthinkable greediness. Their smack in your face comments is enough to make your blood pressure go up. Continue wrecking the nation while at the same time enriching yourselves with wealth. God in his due time will deal with you.
Tidi 11 years ago

It's a shame ghana is being ruin by greedy and selfish idiots like this fat woman.

It's a shame ghana is being ruin by greedy and selfish idiots like this fat woman.
CHITOWN 11 years ago

KATIE, THEY ARE INDEED OUT OF TOUCH AND OUT OF COMMON SENSE. THEY'RE CAREFREE DAYS ARE NUMBERED.

KATIE, THEY ARE INDEED OUT OF TOUCH AND OUT OF COMMON SENSE. THEY'RE CAREFREE DAYS ARE NUMBERED.
Kofi - USA 11 years ago

ONLY IN GHANA DO MPS GET LAND CRUISERS. NO WONDER WHY WE ARE BROKE AS A NATION AND PEOPLE ARE SUFFERING. HOW MUCH DO THESE SUCKERS COST? WHY DONT THE DOCTORS GET LAND CRUISERS AND ALL THE GOODIES? I GUESS THEY WANT TO THINK ...
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ONLY IN GHANA DO MPS GET LAND CRUISERS. NO WONDER WHY WE ARE BROKE AS A NATION AND PEOPLE ARE SUFFERING. HOW MUCH DO THESE SUCKERS COST? WHY DONT THE DOCTORS GET LAND CRUISERS AND ALL THE GOODIES? I GUESS THEY WANT TO THINK OF THEMSELVES AND NOT ANYONE ELSE. WHAT A SHMAE FOR OUR LEADERS TO BEHAVE THAT WAY. TO THE LADY, NOBODY ASKED HER TO BE AN MP SO IF SHE HAS DEBTS GOOD FOR HER...AMEN
SHAMO 11 years ago

WHO SAYS EVERYBODY BUYS PETROL?

WHO SAYS EVERYBODY BUYS PETROL?
Daavi 11 years ago

WISDOM IS TRULY NOT GIVEN TO ALL.

WISDOM IS TRULY NOT GIVEN TO ALL.
CARDINAL 11 years ago

Frank, it seems to me like they are intentionally mocking us, like, "WE CAN TAKE YOUR MONEY, WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?" I can't believe with how Ghanaians from all walks of life speaking agaianst the huge ex-gratia, the name ...
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Frank, it seems to me like they are intentionally mocking us, like, "WE CAN TAKE YOUR MONEY, WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?" I can't believe with how Ghanaians from all walks of life speaking agaianst the huge ex-gratia, the name even vex me, EX-GRATIA, should be given not as an entitlement as these fools are demanding. If these People were working as CEO's, they would have been sacked for bankcrupting their companies for four years and some of them might be facing prison time instead of ex-gratia.
ELINAM 11 years ago

The excuses are just numerous. From Agyapong's shit carriers analogy to Juman's pedestal posturing and now human borrowing machine. Yes, Emerging class of shameless looters in this "ANMAL FARM" scenario.

The excuses are just numerous. From Agyapong's shit carriers analogy to Juman's pedestal posturing and now human borrowing machine. Yes, Emerging class of shameless looters in this "ANMAL FARM" scenario.
KOKI 11 years ago

Hi Sarpong! Cool down, my dear! Just take it easy and conserve your precious energy for the future assignment to serve mother Ghana some day some time, just may be.

The reason, quite simple: we are not (at least based upon ...
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Hi Sarpong! Cool down, my dear! Just take it easy and conserve your precious energy for the future assignment to serve mother Ghana some day some time, just may be.

The reason, quite simple: we are not (at least based upon the sample of utterances from these lawmakers) getting any rightful argument for the payment of the colossal sums of money at the peril of the state coffers! No, not yet. They keep defending the indefensible! May be the few who abhor the payment but have received it anyway are yet to gather enough courage to declare their stand, belatedly though.

Sarps, you see, if and only if our august house is filled with many people who sadly project outright ego-centrism and downplay the serious business of nation building then Ghana has a mountain higher than Afadjato to climb!

Listen to the argument she advances here and you wouldn't need any lessons in logic to conclude that nation building is not the primary objective of most of our MPs! And I shudder to think that not until this bizarre cycle of demand-give-demand on a mere microscopic level with insignificant impact on nation building-e.g attend funerals, social gatherings, pay school fees for a handful children in constituencies etc all in a bid to win election to go back to parliament is broken the nation will see little development! I thought they would rather demonstrate to the rest of us all the wisdom in living within one's means, cutting your coat according to your size. It's a shame!

My advice, Sarps is to close discussion on this! We need to assume failing to change the customary posturing by our MPs beckons a referendum for a constitutional change!

Let's talk about something else and let them clamour the status quo and turn a deaf ear to the cries of the populace! There is time for everything. Ghana deserves better and needs leadership of the calibre the late Baroness Thather of Great Britain offered her people.
CARDINAL 11 years ago

KOKI, you are just too intelligent fellow people like you are not in Parliament to serve mother Ghana not because you are unpatriotic but even if you put your name in the hat to contest, they will not vote for you because lik ...
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KOKI, you are just too intelligent fellow people like you are not in Parliament to serve mother Ghana not because you are unpatriotic but even if you put your name in the hat to contest, they will not vote for you because like you, I will not buy anybody's vote, will not pay anybody's child school fees as a vote buying strategy but will do it on humanitarian ground if I have the money and will not go to funerals and make outrageous funeral contributions these fools think they are obliged to do so I will never get elected.

Sometimes you sit back and reflect on the people and then you come to conclusion that, they deserve these people.

The NDC during the 2012 election used the NADMO supplies to bribe their loyal supporters in the three Northern and Volta Regions. Now these regions are going through difficult times because of flooding but NADMO cannot help them with cash or needed materials because NADMO is broke. These People who were given NADMO materials which some of them sold for money have now been flooded out of their homes without any emergency help from the government and who do you blame? Greed, thy name is poetic justice.
Kwame 11 years ago

I get worked up when i hear MP'S speaking childishly, foolishly and in a very stupid manner like this woman has just done, thinking Ghanaians are idiots who have no sense of reasoning.

I get worked up when i hear MP'S speaking childishly, foolishly and in a very stupid manner like this woman has just done, thinking Ghanaians are idiots who have no sense of reasoning.
Frank Agyena-Karikari 11 years ago

Just take time you don't get a heart failure because we are dealing with a bunch of fools and idiots who only seek their self interests.

Just take time you don't get a heart failure because we are dealing with a bunch of fools and idiots who only seek their self interests.
Ellen 11 years ago

your point is baseless based on your insult and learn how to respect Athorities

your point is baseless based on your insult and learn how to respect Athorities
Frank Agyena-Karikari 11 years ago

RESPECT WHO? Authorities who talk nonsense? Then forget it. Are you comfortable with her statement? I am sorry for you.

RESPECT WHO? Authorities who talk nonsense? Then forget it. Are you comfortable with her statement? I am sorry for you.
ELINAM 11 years ago

The new president of Senegal abolished the government arm of the law making senate.
Reason: Too much money wasting on the lifestyle, and therefore the country is not ready for that kind of expenditure as more pressing challe ...
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The new president of Senegal abolished the government arm of the law making senate.
Reason: Too much money wasting on the lifestyle, and therefore the country is not ready for that kind of expenditure as more pressing challenges facing the nation.
Frank Agyena-Karikari 11 years ago

Exactly what we need in Ghana with those useless people that some call honourable.

Exactly what we need in Ghana with those useless people that some call honourable.
Mr. Oushuuuuu 11 years ago

Indeed DCE's can do the work of Mp's for less and maybe better .We really need true constitutional amendments and some harsh decisions to redirect the direction of this country.

Indeed DCE's can do the work of Mp's for less and maybe better .We really need true constitutional amendments and some harsh decisions to redirect the direction of this country.
Ellen 11 years ago

That is you. Can all of us perform the same task, it is division of labor to help the Nation move forward, how many of us do approach MPS to solve problem in our communities even expect money for our personal needs .Please le ...
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That is you. Can all of us perform the same task, it is division of labor to help the Nation move forward, how many of us do approach MPS to solve problem in our communities even expect money for our personal needs .Please leave them alone and rather pray for them ans also stop enveying them.
CTZ 11 years ago

“Yes we are given Land Cruisers but it is not as glamorous as you see it. It is nice to ride in it but we know the heat and pressure it comes with. Right from the day we are given the car, we are forced to pay the price.

“Yes we are given Land Cruisers but it is not as glamorous as you see it. It is nice to ride in it but we know the heat and pressure it comes with. Right from the day we are given the car, we are forced to pay the price.
ELINAM 11 years ago

Obama as a senator drove himself as any other senator.
These clowns want someone to drive them,shop for them, open doors for them,clean and cook for them therefore live above their means and borrow to support it and live lik ...
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Obama as a senator drove himself as any other senator.
These clowns want someone to drive them,shop for them, open doors for them,clean and cook for them therefore live above their means and borrow to support it and live like Arabian kings.
Frank Agyena-Karikari 11 years ago

Elinam, don't even make me more angry.Those clowns want even drivers to take their kids to school, wives to the markets, pick their girlfriends to hotels where they meet them. And we have a bunch of idiot MPs who get everythi ...
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Elinam, don't even make me more angry.Those clowns want even drivers to take their kids to school, wives to the markets, pick their girlfriends to hotels where they meet them. And we have a bunch of idiot MPs who get everything for free.
Bismarck 11 years ago

That is what we went for. when competent and dedicated people contest, nobody votes for them because they have no coins to give you. so you will vote for these bunch of idiots who have coins to give you. Now we are all crying ...
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That is what we went for. when competent and dedicated people contest, nobody votes for them because they have no coins to give you. so you will vote for these bunch of idiots who have coins to give you. Now we are all crying wolf. Not until we learn to reject vote-buying MPs, we will continue to have such idiots who will only come and milk the nation dry.
THANK YOU.... 11 years ago

Well said and done...

GOOD POINTS THERE.....

Well said and done...

GOOD POINTS THERE.....
Daavi 11 years ago

I'LL RATHER BE FRIEND AN UGLY WOMAN WITH BEAUTIFUL BRAIN

I'LL RATHER BE FRIEND AN UGLY WOMAN WITH BEAUTIFUL BRAIN
Bill Earl Onkroh 11 years ago

Maame Gifty Klenam, it is unfortunate that you do not get t that Ghanaians are against looting of the state kitty by a few greedy shameless persons. It is NOT and repeat it is NOT a matter of envy. Why will anyone in their so ...
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Maame Gifty Klenam, it is unfortunate that you do not get t that Ghanaians are against looting of the state kitty by a few greedy shameless persons. It is NOT and repeat it is NOT a matter of envy. Why will anyone in their sound mind envy wrong doers?
Do you have conscience? Ana on eof you called Kofi Jumah insults Teachers and Doctors when these group of professional had not made any statement against almighty saints of MPs. Think again and return the money to government chest.
Nana Yaw 11 years ago

Nonesense!

Nonesense!
concerned citizen 11 years ago

who cares, you go borrowing because you want to come back to parliament. pls dont insult us, if you are not benefiting why would you do all sort of things to be voted back. pls give us a break

who cares, you go borrowing because you want to come back to parliament. pls dont insult us, if you are not benefiting why would you do all sort of things to be voted back. pls give us a break
KUKRUDU 11 years ago

This STUPID & UGLY woman thinks Ghanaians are fools!!!!!
MPs earning $3000 a month ( and this by industrialised countri standardses)
is a comfortable salary. Compare it with the $2000 that the average Ghanaian earns in a MO ...
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This STUPID & UGLY woman thinks Ghanaians are fools!!!!!
MPs earning $3000 a month ( and this by industrialised countri standardses)
is a comfortable salary. Compare it with the $2000 that the average Ghanaian earns in a MONTH!!!! AND this VILLAGE woman tells me some STUPID TALE??????
Frank Agyena-Karikari 11 years ago

No, the average Ghanaian ears about 1/6 of the 2000. That is why there is strike everywhere.

No, the average Ghanaian ears about 1/6 of the 2000. That is why there is strike everywhere.
william 11 years ago

Good we are discussing. And I agree with her explanation. But they should handle payment of ex-gratia more responsibly and sharpen their PR. Can't take Ghanaian concerns of Ghanaian public for granted. Communicate, communicat ...
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Good we are discussing. And I agree with her explanation. But they should handle payment of ex-gratia more responsibly and sharpen their PR. Can't take Ghanaian concerns of Ghanaian public for granted. Communicate, communicate
James 11 years ago

is this even true?

is this even true?
........................ 11 years ago

You guys make too much promises to your constituents. which is never here nor there.

You guys make too much promises to your constituents. which is never here nor there.
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL! 11 years ago

She continued that the life of an MP is based on continuous borrowing in order to fulfill the enormous demands of their constituents.

TAX THE PPL, BUSINESSES IN YOUR REGION. COLLECT TOLLS, REVENUE FROM FINES ETC, PENALTIES ...
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She continued that the life of an MP is based on continuous borrowing in order to fulfill the enormous demands of their constituents.

TAX THE PPL, BUSINESSES IN YOUR REGION. COLLECT TOLLS, REVENUE FROM FINES ETC, PENALTIES ETC..STOP BORROWING...!

I MAY BE WRONG, BUT PPL LIKE THIS HAVE NOTHING TO OFFER GH.
DAN 11 years ago

your given a car & fuel. plus a home to live in! stupid bitch!

your given a car & fuel. plus a home to live in! stupid bitch!
kk 11 years ago

Hon.if u know that is the case why u people should be fighting yourself for the job?

Hon.if u know that is the case why u people should be fighting yourself for the job?
nii 11 years ago

loook at empty head

loook at empty head
Agbedefu 11 years ago

If that is it, why are they fighting tooth and nail to be an MP? This nonsense of lies must stop.

If that is it, why are they fighting tooth and nail to be an MP? This nonsense of lies must stop.
Kofi 11 years ago

I do not accept this except you can tell us that you pay for your petrol, accommodation, travel cost, office expenses etc

I do not accept this except you can tell us that you pay for your petrol, accommodation, travel cost, office expenses etc
GREEDY MPs 11 years ago

WHO FORCED THEM TO BECOME MPs? THEY NEED NOT BORROW TO CONTEST AND MUST RELY ON THEIR RESOURCES AND THAT OF WELL-WISHERS OTHERWISE IT SHIWS THAT THEY ARE NOT POPULAR ENOUGH FOR POLITICAL OFFICE

WHO FORCED THEM TO BECOME MPs? THEY NEED NOT BORROW TO CONTEST AND MUST RELY ON THEIR RESOURCES AND THAT OF WELL-WISHERS OTHERWISE IT SHIWS THAT THEY ARE NOT POPULAR ENOUGH FOR POLITICAL OFFICE
Observer 11 years ago

Who said that it was the MP's responsibility to use his/her own money to pay the hospital bills of their constituents? Those quack MPs in our country have abbrogated those rights to themselves. In our society, the affluent ta ...
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Who said that it was the MP's responsibility to use his/her own money to pay the hospital bills of their constituents? Those quack MPs in our country have abbrogated those rights to themselves. In our society, the affluent take it upon themselves to support the poor around them, but they do not come out to claim that their job is more important than teachers or doctors. The MP's responsibility is to seek for equal distribution of the countriy's resources for everybody. So these porous 'honourables' should disist from throwing dust in the air about how difficult their job is. If an MP decides to bribe his/her constituents so that they would vote for him/her next time, then it is that MP's responsibility to find the cash to repay the debt he/she accrues in the process. Otherwise, work within your remit and stop bringing in your own issues when we want to talk about issues that affect our country. I want to challenge these MPs that if they have mountains of debt to pay back, it has nothing to do with Ghanaians! It is their own foolishness and greed that landed them those debts.
Tsatsebi 11 years ago

When will Ghana get rid of these brainless, greedy, son-of b*tch*s called MPs. They are sucking the country dry. Ghanaians should wake up and stop this thievery by these opportunistic leeches. Don't vote for them anymore.

When will Ghana get rid of these brainless, greedy, son-of b*tch*s called MPs. They are sucking the country dry. Ghanaians should wake up and stop this thievery by these opportunistic leeches. Don't vote for them anymore.
MAKOKO 11 years ago

OUR DOCTORS TEACHERS ETC DESERVE EQUAL TREATMENT.

OUR DOCTORS TEACHERS ETC DESERVE EQUAL TREATMENT.
Bismarck 11 years ago

Shame onto you. if the position is not so glamorous, why do you go vote-buying and rigging? You are there doing nothing but to milk mother Ghana dry. Thieves and looters!!! You should be the last to receive any benefits, that ...
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Shame onto you. if the position is not so glamorous, why do you go vote-buying and rigging? You are there doing nothing but to milk mother Ghana dry. Thieves and looters!!! You should be the last to receive any benefits, that is true statesmanship. Did any body beg you to contest or buy votes? You made yourselves funeral contractors and payers of school fees. Leave there and go back to your former jobs. If you stop the vote buying and rigging, competent and dedicated people can go to parliament to serve the nation better.
Ellen 11 years ago

Competent guy why wont you go and do that job for us. You know how to insult and not ashamed of your character

Competent guy why wont you go and do that job for us. You know how to insult and not ashamed of your character
Bismarck 11 years ago

Fool, do you vote for competent people? is it not idiots and vote buyers you vote for?

Fool, do you vote for competent people? is it not idiots and vote buyers you vote for?
AKPENE 11 years ago

YOU IDIOT,YOU THINK ORDINARY GHANAIANS HAVE NO EYES TO SEE WHAT GOES ON.WHY DO MPs FIGHT TO STAY PARLIAMENT IF THERE IS NO BENEFIT AS YOU WANT US TO BELIEVE.

YOU IDIOT,YOU THINK ORDINARY GHANAIANS HAVE NO EYES TO SEE WHAT GOES ON.WHY DO MPs FIGHT TO STAY PARLIAMENT IF THERE IS NO BENEFIT AS YOU WANT US TO BELIEVE.
DENKYIRAMAN 11 years ago

This assertion made by the MP clearly indicates that most law makers in have no meaningful and productive plans to sustain and improve Ghana's economy and other structures as a viable nation. I believe the MP has made a true ...
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This assertion made by the MP clearly indicates that most law makers in have no meaningful and productive plans to sustain and improve Ghana's economy and other structures as a viable nation. I believe the MP has made a true assertion. And that's why even the president has no clue as to how to remove Ghana from 'DEBT AFADJATO' level terrain such as the AFRAM PLAINS.
Ellen 11 years ago

Better know it all go and teach our elected ,wise President how to perform his duties

Better know it all go and teach our elected ,wise President how to perform his duties
Mr. Oushuuuuu 11 years ago

A teacher who is 58years or 60 years and who earns 800 a month has to build a house that would cost 40 000 cedis minimum.His lump sum payment after service is 10 000 cedis ,this is somebody who has served 30 years.Compare thi ...
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A teacher who is 58years or 60 years and who earns 800 a month has to build a house that would cost 40 000 cedis minimum.His lump sum payment after service is 10 000 cedis ,this is somebody who has served 30 years.Compare this to somebody who after 4 years service is getting close to 300 000 cedis.Before he started he was given 50 000 as rent advance and was being paid 7200 a month.He was given a loan to buy a car as well,now the 50 000 rent advance can build a house.A portion of 7200cedis salary within 4 years can service almost if not all the cost of your landcruiser and other benefits we cannot mention here.As a wise MP you do what is expected of you but i dont think people approach MP's demanding billions of cedis.Those who throng the offices for money normally ask for between 50 -150 cedis to pay fees ,for hospital etc etc but you Mp's have a nice way of avoiding many of such claims,you are not obliged to satisfy everybody.This Klenam red face should give us a break,we do similar payments with far less earnings.
kai 11 years ago

i wonder how we feel when u hear that countries that give us aid make cuts in their expenditure. do we laugh or feel sorry. we make more expenditure all the time. greed, greed, greed. one day all these will be over.

i wonder how we feel when u hear that countries that give us aid make cuts in their expenditure. do we laugh or feel sorry. we make more expenditure all the time. greed, greed, greed. one day all these will be over.
Mr. Oushuuuuu 11 years ago

Is that my sweetheart?Nice to hear from you,even the people who lend us money are being very thrifty with their resources.They are modest and honest and we waste more as the years go by,Ghana would go through a revo one day w ...
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Is that my sweetheart?Nice to hear from you,even the people who lend us money are being very thrifty with their resources.They are modest and honest and we waste more as the years go by,Ghana would go through a revo one day which would end all this true revo of a different form and substance by the youth to give Ghana a new direction.
Mr. Oushuuuuu 11 years ago

I have seen this face somewhere,never knew she was an Mp but yes i know this face ,i just cant put a finger on where we met but i can swear i met her before somewhere and she was quite friendly.I thought she was an ewe.

I have seen this face somewhere,never knew she was an Mp but yes i know this face ,i just cant put a finger on where we met but i can swear i met her before somewhere and she was quite friendly.I thought she was an ewe.
Kwame 11 years ago

why don't u step down so u would be out of the fire. Ghanaians want a fare share of the national cake

why don't u step down so u would be out of the fire. Ghanaians want a fare share of the national cake
Abeiku - SE15 London 11 years ago

At least u can borrow ... NONSENSE

At least u can borrow ... NONSENSE
Frank Mensah, Tikobo No. 2 11 years ago

No wonder Ghana is paddling backwards.

No wonder Ghana is paddling backwards.
Blay Mieza 11 years ago

As long as the MPs' determines the President's pay and vice versa the politicians would continue to loot the nation; period

As long as the MPs' determines the President's pay and vice versa the politicians would continue to loot the nation; period
Kofi 11 years ago

This a a job you campaigned for. If it will turn you into a borrowing machine in order to survive, then you are doing a great disservice to yourself. Please just quit!

This a a job you campaigned for. If it will turn you into a borrowing machine in order to survive, then you are doing a great disservice to yourself. Please just quit!
BOBBY 11 years ago

How can an MP call he or she a professional MP. MP dont know what we vote for them for. They think we want their money when they come home NO all we need is jobs, if we have jobs you would be giving us your money.
MPs gives ...
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How can an MP call he or she a professional MP. MP dont know what we vote for them for. They think we want their money when they come home NO all we need is jobs, if we have jobs you would be giving us your money.
MPs gives money because of shame when they come back home.
Dr. med.William Acquah,Germany 11 years ago

Just cut your clothes according to your cloths!Visit MPs in Europe and see what cars they ride in!Also, don`t promise everything because you need votes!Our MPs are only lining their pockets!What a shame!

Just cut your clothes according to your cloths!Visit MPs in Europe and see what cars they ride in!Also, don`t promise everything because you need votes!Our MPs are only lining their pockets!What a shame!
kk 11 years ago

Gifty if it so why u people will do whatever it takes to win as MP ? U get wrong u people are chopping better milk and honey

Gifty if it so why u people will do whatever it takes to win as MP ? U get wrong u people are chopping better milk and honey
Bobo 11 years ago

Mountain afadjato is very very small.Very soon it will be like mount OKUDJATO or Everest."Stealers"

Mountain afadjato is very very small.Very soon it will be like mount OKUDJATO or Everest."Stealers"
Daavi 11 years ago

IS IT OVER EXCITEMENT OR WHAT? JUST CUT YOUR COAT ACCORDING TO YOUR SIZE - ENVY YOU FOR WHAT? A PUBLIC FIGURE SHOULD LEARN AND KNOW HOW TO SPEAK

IS IT OVER EXCITEMENT OR WHAT? JUST CUT YOUR COAT ACCORDING TO YOUR SIZE - ENVY YOU FOR WHAT? A PUBLIC FIGURE SHOULD LEARN AND KNOW HOW TO SPEAK
Daavi 11 years ago

IT APPEARS THEY DONT KNOW WHY THEY ARE IN PARLIAMENT.

IT APPEARS THEY DONT KNOW WHY THEY ARE IN PARLIAMENT.
sethos 11 years ago

If the life of an MP is so miserable as being described by the honourable madam, why wouldn't she quietly step down and be liberated?

If the life of an MP is so miserable as being described by the honourable madam, why wouldn't she quietly step down and be liberated?
Obiba Mensah 11 years ago

I am baffled by the comment by Gifty Kleman, MP. How do people of such small minds in Ghana get to be legislators?. How could an MP talk rubbish like this and feel proud about it. This is totally disgraceful. After all no cit ...
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I am baffled by the comment by Gifty Kleman, MP. How do people of such small minds in Ghana get to be legislators?. How could an MP talk rubbish like this and feel proud about it. This is totally disgraceful. After all no citizens forces her/his MP to give money or donate at a funeral if the MP cannot afford it. Why are MPs finding it difficult to live within their means. After all they can relinquish their positions anytime if they find it unbearable. A wise person would do so honourably with respect. Get real, get a proper life. Most MPs can not assess themselves so they don't know their capabilities. They think it is trendy to be an MP. I suppose some go into parliament because they want to use parliament to amass wealth and assume a false status.
Oman Ba 11 years ago

Stop buying vote. The only logic way to cut cost. Allow people to vote freely without your monetary influence.

Stop buying vote. The only logic way to cut cost. Allow people to vote freely without your monetary influence.
Kwame 11 years ago

I am surprised at the flimsy excuses being given by various MPs regarding their ex-gratia payments. First,these MPs try to bribe electorates during polls to get voted to office.Second,the voters feel that after helping the MP ...
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I am surprised at the flimsy excuses being given by various MPs regarding their ex-gratia payments. First,these MPs try to bribe electorates during polls to get voted to office.Second,the voters feel that after helping the MPs get to parliament,then they don't see why when they need help for school fees they should not approach the MP for the help.Our MPs would not get into debts if they STOP bribery for votes and tell the voters the truth about their intensions of becoming MPs.Elections are about issues in the country and not about how much you can offer voters to vote for you and there will be no one at your house for school fees or hospital bills.
faaganda 11 years ago

"I PITY THOSE MPs who could not make it back into parliament....they owe debts as high as Mountain Afadjato", she says.

Does she pity them for not getting back to parliament or she pities them for owing debts as high as Mt ...
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"I PITY THOSE MPs who could not make it back into parliament....they owe debts as high as Mountain Afadjato", she says.

Does she pity them for not getting back to parliament or she pities them for owing debts as high as Mt. Afadjato?
For if they get back to parliament to will end up accumulating more debt... so is it not better they lost their seats so as not to accumulate more debt
Stop it 11 years ago

Are these people fit to be in parliament at all? Who doesn't know about their corrupt lifestyles?

Are these people fit to be in parliament at all? Who doesn't know about their corrupt lifestyles?
Mr. Oushuuuuu 11 years ago

I said i know this woman la,i just cant tell where and when but i remember she came across as a friendly person but a bit shallow in thinking because she talks a lot.I blame we the electorates,we vote such characters into par ...
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I said i know this woman la,i just cant tell where and when but i remember she came across as a friendly person but a bit shallow in thinking because she talks a lot.I blame we the electorates,we vote such characters into parliament.For al you know more knowledgeable candidates stood with her but she got the nod.I don't know the qualities we Ghanaians look out for.The part that annoys me most is the land cruiser issue,who forced her to buy one?Papa Ankomah a veteran Mp for that matter does not drive a Land Cruiser and i know many MP's who drive saloons but she a latter day apostle goes straight for a land cruiser.What would she buy after 8 years in Parliament.

Don’t envy us our debts are as high as mountain Afadjato

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