Rethink SSSS before labour agitations worsen — Prof. Addai

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ASEM BE BA DABI. 11 years ago

NDC is full of incompetent ministers as well as President Mahama who accepted that he is indecisive.

NDC is full of incompetent ministers as well as President Mahama who accepted that he is indecisive.
CARDINAL 11 years ago

In the NDC manifesto of the 2012 election, the implementation of the SSSS was listed by them as one of the gargantuan achievements of this administration.

The fools trippled the paychecks of the Army and the Police as they ...
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In the NDC manifesto of the 2012 election, the implementation of the SSSS was listed by them as one of the gargantuan achievements of this administration.

The fools trippled the paychecks of the Army and the Police as they were the first to be moved to the SSSS policy as a form of a bribe to maltreat their political opponents. Now all workers want their paycheck to tripple which did not help workers since prices including rent, traqnsporataion, food prices sometimes outstripped the pay increase.

The government wage bill that was 2.5 billion dollars in the beginning of 2009 has gone up to 8 billion dollars due to the pay increase and the creation of 45 constituencies and creation of 46 districts that have added thousands of workers to government payrolls. The chickens are coming home to roost for Ndc stupid policies.
JH-New York City 11 years ago

CARDINAL,why do U quote Ghana Cedis as dollars.It seems a lot of people are sick of dollar phobia.The earlier they seek for treatment the better, anyway. The NDC from late Atta Mills to present day Mahama were/are not develo ...
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CARDINAL,why do U quote Ghana Cedis as dollars.It seems a lot of people are sick of dollar phobia.The earlier they seek for treatment the better, anyway. The NDC from late Atta Mills to present day Mahama were/are not developing Ghana.NDC from the looks of things is promoting itself by implementing programs that maybe nice in the eye of people. Eg. Let's give laptop to schs.They give out laptops without realities that its not installed with educational software. Let build the tallest building in Africa.Instead creating jobs by giving part of the amount involved to the banks to loan it out to entrepreneurs to expand their businesses to hire more people or create new ones etc etc. The NDC govt then rushed and implemented salary structure which was in the first place not their ideas or plans and to add insult to injury,they could not ascertain whether its sustainable or not.All what they ndc thought and continue to think is that,the implementation would make the NDC party popular.Those are some of the reasons I said the NDC is promoting itself to the detriment of developing Ghana. Think about the number of strike actions since then!
Onipa, USA 11 years ago

The government should "print" money and the devalue the cedi

The government should "print" money and the devalue the cedi
Old Dirty Bastard 11 years ago

NPP brought this disaster in 2006.

NPP brought this disaster in 2006.
NANA 11 years ago

ANOTHER TROKOSI IDIOT WHO NEED EDUCATION

Idiot, President Kuffuor and NPP came out with the SSSS idea but did not pass it into law or implement it because they would not have implemented it the way Ndc did.

See how s ...
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ANOTHER TROKOSI IDIOT WHO NEED EDUCATION

Idiot, President Kuffuor and NPP came out with the SSSS idea but did not pass it into law or implement it because they would not have implemented it the way Ndc did.

See how steaqling has done to NDC. Go and read their 2012 manifesto before the election when they used the SSSS implementation as one of their gargantuan achievements. Now ndc fool soldiers are blaming Kuffour for your gargantuan achievements? YOU FOOLS ARE JOKERS.
Old Dirty Bastard 11 years ago

By proposing it, NPP deceived the workers to believe it would be to their benefit.

By proposing it, NPP deceived the workers to believe it would be to their benefit.
NANA 11 years ago

So NDC knew it was not going to benefit the workers and implemented it by using their own 300% pay increase? How stupid are these NDC fools? So if the NPP had proposed NDC to drink poison, they would have done so? Damn!!!, NP ...
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So NDC knew it was not going to benefit the workers and implemented it by using their own 300% pay increase? How stupid are these NDC fools? So if the NPP had proposed NDC to drink poison, they would have done so? Damn!!!, NPP should have done that since we have demented idiots in NDC.
Frank Mensah 11 years ago

You sound really stupid. Why should ndc implement something they knew was bad according to you? What do you have in your head for brains? Caked cement?

You sound really stupid. Why should ndc implement something they knew was bad according to you? What do you have in your head for brains? Caked cement?
gg 11 years ago

Are all NDC supporters as stupid as you are with this two year old reasoning?

Are all NDC supporters as stupid as you are with this two year old reasoning?
PRINCE KWASI ADADE 11 years ago

THE WRITING IS NOW ON THE WALLS. ECONOMIC & SOCIAL UNREST THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY. PEOPLE WILL NOW TAKE MY WORD SERIOUS.-------"IT IS ONLY A FOOL, WHO ALLOWS HIS TESTICLES TO BE STEPPED ON TWICE"-------GO OUT THERE AND RECEIVE ...
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THE WRITING IS NOW ON THE WALLS. ECONOMIC & SOCIAL UNREST THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY. PEOPLE WILL NOW TAKE MY WORD SERIOUS.-------"IT IS ONLY A FOOL, WHO ALLOWS HIS TESTICLES TO BE STEPPED ON TWICE"-------GO OUT THERE AND RECEIVE YOUR REWARD, ALL GHANAIANS. GO AND PAY THE PRICE FOR YOUR FOOLISHNESS. YOU DON'T GIVE A SECOND MANDATE TO AN INCOMPETENT AND CORRUPT GOVERNMENT, NO!! NOT AT ALL, THAT IS ABOMINATION IN DEMOCRACY, VERY SUICIDAL. HAD NDC MANAGED THE ECONOMY WELL, THESE ECONOMIC PROBLEMS WOULDN'T HAVE BEEN THE SITUATION. NDC HAS PRESIDED OVER THE BIGGEST RESOURCES GHANA HAS EVER HAD. THEY HAVE ALSO CONTRACTED MORE LOANS THAN ANY OTHER GOVERNMENT IN OUR HISTORY, BUT THEY HAVE NOTHING TO SHOW FOR THIS. GHANAIANS SHOULD HAVE ENJOYED SOME ECONOMIC PROGRESS AT THIS TIME IN OUR HISTORY. THE ECONOMY IS COLLAPSING BECAUSE THE GOVERNMENT IS SO CORRUPT. TO RESCUE THE SITUATION, THE POOR IS NOW BEING FORCED TO PAY. THIS IS INJUSTICE. THIS IS NOT THE GHANA KUFFOUR HANDED OVER TO NDC, HE EVEN ADDED FRESH CRUDE OIL WELLS. NPP TRANFORMED GHANA TO A MIDDLE INCOME ECONOMY WITH LIMITED RESOURCES BUT GOOD POLICIES. NDC IS WOEFULLY REVERSING THESE NPP ACHIEVEMENTS. GHANA'S CURRENT SITUATION IS VERY DISTURBING. WHEN THE HISTORY IS TOLD, IT WILL BE SAID THAT GHANAIANS WERE OFFERED FREE SECONDARY EDUCATION, IMPROVED UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE, SOCIAL HOUSING FOR THE POOR AND AN EGALITARIAN SOCIETY BUT 50% SAID NO THANK YOU. THEY PREFERRED ECONOMIC "WOYOMISATION" , PHANTOM DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS, PHILANDERERS FOR LEADERS, MACHIAVELLIAN DISRESPECTFUL CORRUPT LOUTS AND A VISIONLESS EVIL GOVERNMENT. I AM SO PROUD I VOTED FOR NANA AKUFFO ADDO.
Sam 11 years ago

NDC did not know how to handle the sssss policy initiated by Kufour's goverment hence strike here strike there. NDC walked out from parliament when this policy was introduce in the house
The whole thing have been worsen bec ...
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NDC did not know how to handle the sssss policy initiated by Kufour's goverment hence strike here strike there. NDC walked out from parliament when this policy was introduce in the house
The whole thing have been worsen because NDC THOUGHT by given the police so much they(ndc)could use the police to intimedate the NPP SO the huge salaries for the police taken more than even graduate teachers SHAME ON TO YOU-NDC.
Worried Ghanaian 11 years ago

With all of these utterances by Head of Public Relations of the Fair Wages and Salary Commission (FWSC), Earl Ankrah, in the media going on, what has the peace council done. rev Asante where are and your people? let's see whe ...
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With all of these utterances by Head of Public Relations of the Fair Wages and Salary Commission (FWSC), Earl Ankrah, in the media going on, what has the peace council done. rev Asante where are and your people? let's see where you belong. Don't hide behind the Methodist pulpit.
CTZ 11 years ago

SAME OLD SHIT!! EVERYDAY!!!

SAME OLD SHIT!! EVERYDAY!!!
EZEKIEL 11 years ago

CTZ, I fully agree with you.NOTHING,once more NOTHING in the news about Ghana makes one have hope!!
Why ?

CTZ, I fully agree with you.NOTHING,once more NOTHING in the news about Ghana makes one have hope!!
Why ?
Skotsman 11 years ago

Earl Ankrah must be fired because he knows nothing about labour management.
He is only looking up to his salary and for that reason has not sat down to look at what solutions to offer for the recent problems. He is only maki ...
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Earl Ankrah must be fired because he knows nothing about labour management.
He is only looking up to his salary and for that reason has not sat down to look at what solutions to offer for the recent problems. He is only making things worse forgetting that the government can go and he can lose his job? Stupid ofuri!!!
Osei Yao 11 years ago

AT LAST SOME SENSE HAS EMERGED. KUFFUOR DID NOT THINK OF HOW MUCH IT WOULD COST BEFORE SIGNING INTO LAW THE SSSS A FEW DAYS BEFORE HE LEFT OFFICE. A SERIOUS RETHINK IS IMPERATIVE.

AT LAST SOME SENSE HAS EMERGED. KUFFUOR DID NOT THINK OF HOW MUCH IT WOULD COST BEFORE SIGNING INTO LAW THE SSSS A FEW DAYS BEFORE HE LEFT OFFICE. A SERIOUS RETHINK IS IMPERATIVE.
NANA 11 years ago

Idiot, President Kuffuor and NPP came out with the SSSS idea but did not pass it into law or implement it because they would not have implemented it the way Ndc did.

See how steaqling has done to NDC. Go and read their 20 ...
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Idiot, President Kuffuor and NPP came out with the SSSS idea but did not pass it into law or implement it because they would not have implemented it the way Ndc did.

See how steaqling has done to NDC. Go and read their 2012 manifesto before the election when they used the SSSS implementation as one of their gargantuan achievements. Now ndc fool soldiers are blaming Kuffour for your gargantuan achievements? YOU FOOLS ARE JOKERS.
Kay 11 years ago

The SSSS was supposed to be implemented over 5yrs,arrogance and sheer stupidity has brought us to this stage.No consultation no analysis they just implemented it boooom.

The SSSS was supposed to be implemented over 5yrs,arrogance and sheer stupidity has brought us to this stage.No consultation no analysis they just implemented it boooom.
Kofi 11 years ago

Yao, NDC was even campaigning with that they had implemented the SSSS and made life better for workers. Didn't they know what the SSSS was about?

Yao, NDC was even campaigning with that they had implemented the SSSS and made life better for workers. Didn't they know what the SSSS was about?
Dr. med.William Acquah,Germany 11 years ago

What do you expect from such a hopeless Gov`t which rigs elections?

What do you expect from such a hopeless Gov`t which rigs elections?
EZEKIEL 11 years ago

Acquah,can you explain to us on the web the SSSS- (Salary Structure )???
Some say it is NOT good for the country and others say okay!! Awaiting your explanation.

Acquah,can you explain to us on the web the SSSS- (Salary Structure )???
Some say it is NOT good for the country and others say okay!! Awaiting your explanation.
KWAA 11 years ago

The SSSS was suppose to bring fairness in the salary stracture in Ghana.But the NDC abused the whole concept by using the system to buy votes,when people received over one year back pay.

The SSSS was suppose to bring fairness in the salary stracture in Ghana.But the NDC abused the whole concept by using the system to buy votes,when people received over one year back pay.
Frimpong Manso Dakabre 11 years ago

Sir your thoughts are good but can the politicians implement them? NO because when NPP initiated the policy they could not live to implement it as they thought but when yaanom came instead of consulting NPP they arrogantly im ...
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Sir your thoughts are good but can the politicians implement them? NO because when NPP initiated the policy they could not live to implement it as they thought but when yaanom came instead of consulting NPP they arrogantly implement it as they understand. They even went ahead to add to their acheivemement as a rullimng govt. Can they now come back and stoop low for NPP to show them direction? Its now a problem. GHANA paaa nie oh Awurade nhu ye mobo wae.
Whatever 11 years ago

The workers who have gone on strike should return to the negotiation table. They have made their point. It is of no use striking further. Ordinary Ghanaians are bearing the brunt. This should not be allowed to continue.

The workers who have gone on strike should return to the negotiation table. They have made their point. It is of no use striking further. Ordinary Ghanaians are bearing the brunt. This should not be allowed to continue.
Luciano 11 years ago

The policy makers who drafted the SSSS formula for wages have done done a great disservice to this nation.I don't know whether in formulating the policy their objectives were more on politics rather than the interest of the c ...
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The policy makers who drafted the SSSS formula for wages have done done a great disservice to this nation.I don't know whether in formulating the policy their objectives were more on politics rather than the interest of the country.It was a casino policy which implementation and repercussions were left to chance hence this government has no idea how to handle its aftermath.The policy was not thought through and if the implementation continue the way it is, it will bankrupt the country.The whole policy must be re-looked at if even it means suspending it as it is at the moment and phase it over a period of time.Those saying that it a promise that must be fulfilled will realize that if it goes wrong we would all be losers.The MPs pay rise must be suspended with immediate effect and phased out with the new formula.
Jimmy V 11 years ago

Are the striking workers asking to be paid like the Ministers and MPs? Don't think that's the case, I thought they were asking for pay that should have been paid back when and have not been paid for a considerable amount of t ...
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Are the striking workers asking to be paid like the Ministers and MPs? Don't think that's the case, I thought they were asking for pay that should have been paid back when and have not been paid for a considerable amount of time? SSSS is probably a good policy but government revenues that would have been used to pay these workers looks to have been misapplied?
Eva 11 years ago

The whole brouhaha of the SSSS is bcos of the incompetence and poor management by the FWSC. The wagebill has almost tripled without satisfying most workers bcos the scheme lacks a scientific basis.
Some workers got what the ...
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The whole brouhaha of the SSSS is bcos of the incompetence and poor management by the FWSC. The wagebill has almost tripled without satisfying most workers bcos the scheme lacks a scientific basis.
Some workers got what they didn't deserve while others were refused what they duly deserve. How do we expect harmony on the labour front is this happens?
Instead of proper negotiations with disgruntled workers, the FWSC is using headstrong tactics, and propaganda to try and solve the issues. The NLC is also useless and powerless. How can the NLC give rulings, and the FWSC can decide to unilaterally flout it without any prior notice to the workers. Yet, nothing is done about it.
I think George Graham Smith is incompetent and he should not only be fired, but he should be prosecuted for causing financial loss to the state. Bcos the wagebill was tripled for no reason, thanks to the incompetence and poor management by George Graham Smith
THE LEARNERED ONE 11 years ago

Yes indeed Ghana can boast of human capacity like prof Addai to manage this country and not these students some of don't have even a degree but are in positions. Display of lack of human resources in ndc. Thank you prof. they ...
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Yes indeed Ghana can boast of human capacity like prof Addai to manage this country and not these students some of don't have even a degree but are in positions. Display of lack of human resources in ndc. Thank you prof. they've missed the target. Students ministers
Nana 11 years ago

Politically motivated - nothing to do with experts

Politically motivated - nothing to do with experts
PAA GEORGE,NY,BRONX 11 years ago

IS GHANA A FAIL STATE OR HEADING TOWARDS?

IS GHANA A FAIL STATE OR HEADING TOWARDS?
Plain Truth, USA 11 years ago

The SSSS as implemented by Ndc unduly favored the semi-literate police and army to let them shut up and enjoy their windfall. Thus the police and army have been abdolutely quiet.Is true an illiterate police sargeant earns hi ...
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The SSSS as implemented by Ndc unduly favored the semi-literate police and army to let them shut up and enjoy their windfall. Thus the police and army have been abdolutely quiet.Is true an illiterate police sargeant earns higher than a graduste teacher? I don't get it.
Paa nii 11 years ago

Sack them

Sack them
Prof Ngozi University of (withheld) 11 years ago

Ghanaians think they are MORE CLEVER THAN WHAT THEY ARE. They should re-examine the ff BIG MISTAKES 1) The Devaluation of the cedis (0000 removed without increases in GDP this is inflationary which any O level economics stud ...
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Ghanaians think they are MORE CLEVER THAN WHAT THEY ARE. They should re-examine the ff BIG MISTAKES 1) The Devaluation of the cedis (0000 removed without increases in GDP this is inflationary which any O level economics student understands) 2) the employment salary SSSS scheme 3) the Educational JSS & SSS system and many more
ALEX 11 years ago

The SSSS was started by NPP and this professor was one of the people who were advicing Kufour and the NPP.

The SSSS was started by NPP and this professor was one of the people who were advicing Kufour and the NPP.
CARDINAL 11 years ago

It was NPP idea, NPP did not have time to enact it or implement it. NDC came to power and took it as their idea, implemented it and even put it in their manifesto as one of their gargantuan achievements. See how you Ndc fools ...
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It was NPP idea, NPP did not have time to enact it or implement it. NDC came to power and took it as their idea, implemented it and even put it in their manifesto as one of their gargantuan achievements. See how you Ndc fools are called fool soldiers? NPP implemented the NHIS, NYEP, GETFUND, MASLOC and a lot of other programmes that they ran perfectly for at least four years without any problems. Within four years of NDC administration, all these programs have been destroyed because we have fools and morons running the country who have no clue what they are doing.
KK_D 11 years ago

Dear Folks,
What is the professional background and competence of Mr. Earl Ankrah (formerly of GBC) to be put into the very sensitive position where he is now. It is never too late to withdraw him from there, before he cause ...
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Dear Folks,
What is the professional background and competence of Mr. Earl Ankrah (formerly of GBC) to be put into the very sensitive position where he is now. It is never too late to withdraw him from there, before he causes irreparable damage.

This Earl Ankrah should be encouraged to to register into GIMPA or consult with Prof. Addai to learn some ueful lessons and know how to talk well, in times of crisis. He has no clue of Crisis Management, more so HR and PR.
Adjoa 11 years ago

Concrete steps can be taken to avert catastrophic cascading effect of these strikes. Pay 1/2 of the arrears now and the remainder in 6 months

Concrete steps can be taken to avert catastrophic cascading effect of these strikes. Pay 1/2 of the arrears now and the remainder in 6 months
Wanzam 11 years ago

This former scammer at GIMPA should Just shut up! "Professor" with no authorship of peer-reviewed papers or books, azaa "professor" in some unheard of Zambian university who scammed his way into a fabulous 5-year plus rectors ...
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This former scammer at GIMPA should Just shut up! "Professor" with no authorship of peer-reviewed papers or books, azaa "professor" in some unheard of Zambian university who scammed his way into a fabulous 5-year plus rectorship when he was only meant to be acting until the substantial rector was appointed.
Worried Ghanaian 11 years ago

Wanzam, I don't think I can bring my baby boy to you for circumcision LOL!!!. This man is being impartial and what is your problem.

Wanzam, I don't think I can bring my baby boy to you for circumcision LOL!!!. This man is being impartial and what is your problem.
Nyame Ekuma 11 years ago

Another fake Shanty professor. I have known this tribal idiot for a long time.

Those of u who will take the advice of this 'kookoase' cassava idiot will live to regret.

Just look at his face. Looks always as if he want ...
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Another fake Shanty professor. I have known this tribal idiot for a long time.

Those of u who will take the advice of this 'kookoase' cassava idiot will live to regret.

Just look at his face. Looks always as if he wants to sneeze. Nonsense

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