Fresh levies to hit Ghanaians

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Tsatsu Tsikata LLB 10 years ago

Oh,Ghanaians,when will we stop putting idiots in power.The NDC Party has the motor,Chop make I chop.
Asiedu Nketsia before becoming General Secretary could notfeed his family 3 square meals.Now he has 21 buildings in the nam ...
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Oh,Ghanaians,when will we stop putting idiots in power.The NDC Party has the motor,Chop make I chop.
Asiedu Nketsia before becoming General Secretary could notfeed his family 3 square meals.Now he has 21 buildings in the names of his cousins,nephews and aunties.where did he get the money from.
krikri 10 years ago

Hoe much did the greedy thief increase petrol price when he assumed office? Why did he dashed Ghana Teleacom to vodafone? Go and talk to Kwame Pianim to educate you

Hoe much did the greedy thief increase petrol price when he assumed office? Why did he dashed Ghana Teleacom to vodafone? Go and talk to Kwame Pianim to educate you
The Man 10 years ago

How did he dashed? As Rawlings why he sold 45% of the same Ghana Telecom to Malay Telecom for 98 million dollars. At least Kuffour sold 75% of Ghana Telecom for 991 million dollars.

How did he dashed? As Rawlings why he sold 45% of the same Ghana Telecom to Malay Telecom for 98 million dollars. At least Kuffour sold 75% of Ghana Telecom for 991 million dollars.
HON SHAMO 10 years ago

ANY INTELLIGENT MAN IN NDC? I CAN NEVER THINK SO AS ANY GHANAIAN WILL NOT! ALL NDCs ARE STUPID VERRANDAH BOYS TAKEN HOSTAGE BY JJ JUST TO SERVE HIM! YOU KNOW JJ JUST USED INSANE AND EDUCATED FOOL SO THAT HE COULD CONTROL THEM ...
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ANY INTELLIGENT MAN IN NDC? I CAN NEVER THINK SO AS ANY GHANAIAN WILL NOT! ALL NDCs ARE STUPID VERRANDAH BOYS TAKEN HOSTAGE BY JJ JUST TO SERVE HIM! YOU KNOW JJ JUST USED INSANE AND EDUCATED FOOL SO THAT HE COULD CONTROL THEM?! NDC GREEDY BASTARDS
OYOKOBA 10 years ago

The new levies and taxes have been necessitated by the need of government to get more revenue to run its programs. But then given that much of the monies government collect ends up in private pockets - you can't get anything ...
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The new levies and taxes have been necessitated by the need of government to get more revenue to run its programs. But then given that much of the monies government collect ends up in private pockets - you can't get anything done in Ghana without paying bribe first - I think it is safe to say we are oiling corruption. Bribery and corruption alone costs us billions of dollars every year.

Nothing will come out of these new taxes than to just line up the pockets of already corrupt civil servants. Mark my words.
Jato Julor (J.J.) Rawlings 10 years ago

John Mahama,(first president of Ghana with 24 children from 13 women),stop killing Ghanaians slowly.

How come a govt which promised improving the standard of living of Ghanaians if given the mandate to rule, resort to over ...
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John Mahama,(first president of Ghana with 24 children from 13 women),stop killing Ghanaians slowly.

How come a govt which promised improving the standard of living of Ghanaians if given the mandate to rule, resort to over-taxing the citizenry, when cost of living is at an all time high ?

Why should Ghanaians be paying more taxes on everything with the exception of air, when we are having additional revenues from oil since 2010 ?

If this is the so-called 'better Ghana', then we rather prefer 'pre-better Ghana' living that existed before these stealers came to power again.
EMB 10 years ago

Judging by your statements, YOU ARE 1. Either in the USA or UK. and if you are in the USA, try this foolish joke and see what the republicans will do to you. 2. You are not an unemployed graduate in Ghana. That gives you the ...
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Judging by your statements, YOU ARE 1. Either in the USA or UK. and if you are in the USA, try this foolish joke and see what the republicans will do to you. 2. You are not an unemployed graduate in Ghana. That gives you the right to talk from your anus, cause if you were a graduate and unemployed, TRUST ME, you will not be talking from your anus. Taxes are good for the govermnet. It allows it to do what it has promised the people. but NOT ALL AT ONCE. Taxes are increased graudaully. In the USA, when was the last time taxes was increased. STOP TALKING FROM YOUR ANUS. the money that you send yoor parents home will now have to increase becuase anything you send home now is useless. Try this when your job in the USA is not Secure. See this is talking from the MOUTH, and not the ANUS
BabaUS 10 years ago

So if its not the first time, does that make it right? Think for a change, please.

So if its not the first time, does that make it right? Think for a change, please.
JJ Lawlings 10 years ago

This government is going in circles. The only way it knows how to raise money is to increase taxes and levies o poor Ghanaians instead of widening the tax net. Only 30% of Ghanaians pay taxes.

This government is going in circles. The only way it knows how to raise money is to increase taxes and levies o poor Ghanaians instead of widening the tax net. Only 30% of Ghanaians pay taxes.
Opuni 10 years ago

NDC government has become a welfare government for Ewes. They are taxing Ghanaians to take care of the Ewes thieves like Woyome and alike. Ghanaians should resist these levies. Is the NDC government embarking on development p ...
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NDC government has become a welfare government for Ewes. They are taxing Ghanaians to take care of the Ewes thieves like Woyome and alike. Ghanaians should resist these levies. Is the NDC government embarking on development projects that will benefit Ghanains?
No ! NDC government has becomes "let share and chop". Who are those sharing and chopping? The Ewes and some cronies around Nana Atopahene, John Mahama. Resist those levies, fellow patriotic Ghanaians.

NDC and its gang thieves will continue to loot the State Treasury for their own benefit. NDC is not in to help Ghanaians. Fellow Ghanaians, I think you are aware what NDC government destruction to Ghana. Don't let us give them more more to chop.
CONCERN CITIZEN 10 years ago

GOOD IDEA BUT THE GOVERNMENT MUST MAKE SURE THAT GOOD SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY THOSE DEPARTMENTS. GHANA THINGS THE GOVERNMENT CHARGES ARE TOO CHEAP AND WAS SHOCK THE CHICKEN CHANGE FEE I PAID WHEN RENEWING MY ROAD WORTHY FEE ...
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GOOD IDEA BUT THE GOVERNMENT MUST MAKE SURE THAT GOOD SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY THOSE DEPARTMENTS. GHANA THINGS THE GOVERNMENT CHARGES ARE TOO CHEAP AND WAS SHOCK THE CHICKEN CHANGE FEE I PAID WHEN RENEWING MY ROAD WORTHY FEE FOR MY VEHICLE. THIS SHOULD GO UP MASSIVELY BECAUSE IS ONE MAIN AREA GOOD GOVERNMENTS IN OVERSEAS GET TAXES FROM. WHY SHOULD YOU DRIVE EXPENSIVE CARS, SUVS, AS MOST GHANAIANS LIKE AND PAYS TOKEN FOR ONE YEAR FOR ROAD WORTHY FEE? WHERE DO YOU EXPECT THE MONEY TO COME FROM AND DO THE ROADS FOR YOU. WELL DONE MR PRESIDENT. I AM NOT NPP NEITHER NDC BUT SUPPORT GOOD IDEAS. THERE ARE SO MANY LOOPHOLES IN GHANA TAXES. JUST CHECK SOME RENTAL PROPERTIES ASKING USDOLLAR 2,500 A MONTH. ASK HOW MUCH THESE CROOK RENTAL GUYS PAY IN TAXES TO GOVERNMENT COFFERS AS RENTAL INCOME? THESE SAME NUTTERS COMPLAINING IF NO WATER AND STREET LIGHTS OFF. WAKE UP PEOPLE. GHANA GRADUATES FIRST THING THEY THINK OF IS BUYING A CAR WHEN THEY GET A JOB HENCE STEALING ALL OVER FROM BANKS, CIVIL SERVICES, ETC
Uncle T 10 years ago

Oh,Ghanaians,when will we stop putting idiots in power.The NDC Party has the motor,Chop make I chop.
Asiedu Nketsia before becoming General Secretary could notfeed his family 3 square meals.Now he has 21 buildings in the na ...
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Oh,Ghanaians,when will we stop putting idiots in power.The NDC Party has the motor,Chop make I chop.
Asiedu Nketsia before becoming General Secretary could notfeed his family 3 square meals.Now he has 21 buildings in the names of his cousins,nephews and aunties.where did he get the money from.
Adjoa Mensah 10 years ago

Oh ho John Mahama and his clueless, visionless govornment. We waiting patiently for the SC to decide. This government should start parking their bags

Oh ho John Mahama and his clueless, visionless govornment. We waiting patiently for the SC to decide. This government should start parking their bags
Great 10 years ago

Bingoooo, You pay high for your vote.

Bingoooo, You pay high for your vote.
Waaaaaasty 10 years ago

Please mr president just sell the country. Infact what a shame !!!

Please mr president just sell the country. Infact what a shame !!!
Sir Chapman 10 years ago

Ghana Standard Board? What standard do we have in Ghana here? God have mercy!!!

Ghana Standard Board? What standard do we have in Ghana here? God have mercy!!!
Atlas 10 years ago

To hell be those intended taxes!

To hell be those intended taxes!
Azumah Nelson 10 years ago

It cost money to provide these services.Ghanaians always want free services

It cost money to provide these services.Ghanaians always want free services
EZEKIEL 10 years ago

When ALL these service fees go up then WE MUST ALL BE PREPARED to demonstrate DEMANDING DELIVERY of the "goods" also!
It should NOT be oneway demand!!
Water, electricity,PROPER roads and NOT TARRED GROUND called roads and s ...
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When ALL these service fees go up then WE MUST ALL BE PREPARED to demonstrate DEMANDING DELIVERY of the "goods" also!
It should NOT be oneway demand!!
Water, electricity,PROPER roads and NOT TARRED GROUND called roads and so on!!
Ghanaians, WAKE UP TO DEMAND YOUR RIGHTS! Enough is enough!!!
Kojo T 10 years ago

Instead of borrowing we should go this way BUT DEMAND accountability. The works must flow. All over the world taxes are going up , but we politicize ours.

Instead of borrowing we should go this way BUT DEMAND accountability. The works must flow. All over the world taxes are going up , but we politicize ours.
messa 10 years ago

BEFORE HE DESTROY GHANA COMPLETELY WE ARE TIRED OF HIS TAX AND SPEND BULL-CRAP

BEFORE HE DESTROY GHANA COMPLETELY WE ARE TIRED OF HIS TAX AND SPEND BULL-CRAP
Kobina 10 years ago

The problem is not about the increase but how the money collected will be used. These monies end up in private pockets thus making Ghanaians look like gyimi gyimi for paying such monies. For me until we start putting in place ...
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The problem is not about the increase but how the money collected will be used. These monies end up in private pockets thus making Ghanaians look like gyimi gyimi for paying such monies. For me until we start putting in place a mechanism to check waste in our system, nothing will work!
tutula 10 years ago

ya wu

ya wu
tutula 10 years ago

oh Ghana where is our future,hmmmmmmmmmmm

oh Ghana where is our future,hmmmmmmmmmmm
Kofi 10 years ago

Each of these Ministries and Departments overspent their budgets by 200% and are now asking for additional fees? What a mess.

Each of these Ministries and Departments overspent their budgets by 200% and are now asking for additional fees? What a mess.
Osabere kotoko 10 years ago

How about fiscical discipline and accountability?

How about fiscical discipline and accountability?
KOO PONG 10 years ago

Please let us deal with the issues devoid of politics. We expect Gov't to do everything, ranging from roads, hospitals, pay salaries(Single Spine rates)etc. Just take a look at some of the increases, they are marginal. When I ...
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Please let us deal with the issues devoid of politics. We expect Gov't to do everything, ranging from roads, hospitals, pay salaries(Single Spine rates)etc. Just take a look at some of the increases, they are marginal. When I read the heading of this article, I quickly left whatever I was doing to read it.We need to compare our tax structures and salaries to other west African countries. Monthly water charges are at a minimum of 200 Gh cedis for residential areas in Cote d'Ivoire. Electricity charges are at a minimum of 600 Ghana cedis in Cote d'Ivoire.Doctors receive about 1000 Ghana cedis.Some of us who complain have been outside and know what for instance Uncle Sam will do to you as soon as you collect some money. Our standards of living I must confess have improved. Anytime I visit Ghana and see some of my mates, I just say hmmmmm, I wish I hadn't traveled but its too late taking my age into consideration. Let us discuss issues devoid of politics, for that is what is killing Ghana, our beloved country. Thank you.
BabaUS 10 years ago

So you mean we should just accept increases to non existing services like what happens at Lands Department without questioning? Do they publish for us to know how much they collect and what they do with it? Don't try to be ...
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So you mean we should just accept increases to non existing services like what happens at Lands Department without questioning? Do they publish for us to know how much they collect and what they do with it? Don't try to be so self righteous. Where there is fire, there is smoke.
ewe azaa 10 years ago

Ghana is sweet ooo, what nice country to live in. please increase till the stupid poor edebi supporters cry.

Ghana is sweet ooo, what nice country to live in. please increase till the stupid poor edebi supporters cry.
Mate meho 10 years ago

Ho! Listen to this Koseani?

Ho! Listen to this Koseani?
Kotoua Selira 10 years ago

what is happening with the NDC government? They want to increase prices? the whole country will collapse with this increment.You will kill the current good economy in Ghana and create inflations. Why do you want to do this to ...
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what is happening with the NDC government? They want to increase prices? the whole country will collapse with this increment.You will kill the current good economy in Ghana and create inflations. Why do you want to do this to Ghana
Nana Asare 10 years ago

JOHN MAHAMA AND GHANAIANS SHOULD KNOW NOW THAT THE COUNTRY IS AT THE BRINK OF COLLAPS

JOHN MAHAMA AND GHANAIANS SHOULD KNOW NOW THAT THE COUNTRY IS AT THE BRINK OF COLLAPS
kofi 10 years ago

I think we need those money for development but the question how often are they held accountable? They just take the money and what we see is little or no development. We need transparency and accountability from our leaders ...
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I think we need those money for development but the question how often are they held accountable? They just take the money and what we see is little or no development. We need transparency and accountability from our leaders and the corrupt ones should face the law.
Joe Sacks 10 years ago

Where does all these taxes and fees revenue go ? We are tired and sick of these fees and taxes going up each day and service delivery form all public sectors in Ghana are declined at an accelerated rate. This NDC Government i ...
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Where does all these taxes and fees revenue go ? We are tired and sick of these fees and taxes going up each day and service delivery form all public sectors in Ghana are declined at an accelerated rate. This NDC Government is incompeten and corrupt !
Kwasi 10 years ago

Why do you fool Mahama want to sell the poeple of Ghana Adiea Wagimi anaaa se sen Kwasia silly goat we spit on your grave idiots.

Why do you fool Mahama want to sell the poeple of Ghana Adiea Wagimi anaaa se sen Kwasia silly goat we spit on your grave idiots.
ebo smithe 10 years ago

Go Ghana,Go NDC

Go Ghana,Go NDC
wisdom 10 years ago

amazing, average leaders resort to tax increment and labor cut to offset losses while a brilliant leader thinks to create more avenues to increase offset losses. our leaders always want to tax us instead of strengthening publ ...
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amazing, average leaders resort to tax increment and labor cut to offset losses while a brilliant leader thinks to create more avenues to increase offset losses. our leaders always want to tax us instead of strengthening public-private partnership to create more jobs and widen tax base.
Bush 10 years ago

It has been implemented already my brother. As we speak, budget hotels which used to operate with 35Gh¢ as license fee last year 2012, is now quadrupled to 150Gh¢ as the new fee for 2013.
To add pepper into their injurie ...
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It has been implemented already my brother. As we speak, budget hotels which used to operate with 35Gh¢ as license fee last year 2012, is now quadrupled to 150Gh¢ as the new fee for 2013.
To add pepper into their injuries, extra 1% tourism development levy has also been imposed on the hospitality industry. My brothers fasten your seat belt for the tide ahead of us.
NAPOLEON BONAPARTE 10 years ago

politicians always politicians whether ndc npp, etc. smooth talk . when they cross the bridge they forget the poor people on the other side. that's why JJ is my hero. because he always thought about the poor.and didnt amass ...
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politicians always politicians whether ndc npp, etc. smooth talk . when they cross the bridge they forget the poor people on the other side. that's why JJ is my hero. because he always thought about the poor.and didnt amass wealth.though I didnt like his part that killed ., nation better salvage lost capital instead of transferring its shame on poor folks.
JH New York 10 years ago

All in the name of revenue generation.If this was how every thing in the Country were increased in the past could we have survived to this day?We are looking forward to knowing if the legislators are equally as Crazy as the M ...
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All in the name of revenue generation.If this was how every thing in the Country were increased in the past could we have survived to this day?We are looking forward to knowing if the legislators are equally as Crazy as the Ministries making the demand.
The Ghanaian electorate should endeavor to Elects leaders with Common Sense approach to issues.
Confused Nation !
JH New York 10 years ago

This is the first time and the only Country in history since creation that every commodity and service is increased all at the same time in a Country under the sun.
What do the powers that be want the Citizenry to do?--to Sh ...
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This is the first time and the only Country in history since creation that every commodity and service is increased all at the same time in a Country under the sun.
What do the powers that be want the Citizenry to do?--to Shrink and Wither to death ? This mental disorder increases is what may spark troubles in the Country but NOT the Election Petition ! Leaders without Common Sense.,,FOOLS !
MP SUN 10 years ago

I can tell you for sure that the government would have thought very deeply about this before sticking its reputation on fee increases. However, whichever way you look at it, these increases will never be enough. This is becau ...
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I can tell you for sure that the government would have thought very deeply about this before sticking its reputation on fee increases. However, whichever way you look at it, these increases will never be enough. This is because the government ‘s action is prompted in part by lack of funds which is in fact the direct result of mismanagement, corruption and reckless governmental planning over the years. Therefore, you would expect that the first action of the government is rather to be brutish in checking corruption everywhere; from ministers to CEOs, to departmental heads of companies and public organisations right down to even market toll collectors. If this is not done root and branch, the government will be doomed for committing poor people to more hardships.

To be successful at ensuring efficiency, equity and fairness, Mahama in particular should be far more bullish than he is at the moment. This is because corruption is at the moment too engrained in Ghanaian culture with even ministers and CEOs having entrenched attitudes to steal government money and resources with impunity to enrich their families. Mahama will need to act very proactively whilst he is still in control to stamp out this wanton abuse or stand the risk of losing control altogether. If he is less decisive on corruption, he is more likely to face mass strike actions from all fronts than any government in the history of the nation. This is because even traditional NDCs will no longer be easily differentiated from die-hard NPPs. So beware your Excellency.

I believe that there should be more effective education on many issues e.g. on agriculture; i.e. with emphasis on growth and development of the entire cocoa and oil palm sectors, not just growing them, but processing them into end products and there should be root and branch change in attitudes about sanitation and employment especially in areas such as stone and quarry/road construction/ petroleum/bitumen industry to promote employment and local road construction etc. For instance, why can’t the government use money effectively to invigorate the former PWD concept in the light of the nation’s need for road construction and abundance of multiple manpower resources. Corrupt CEOs and ministers should be quickly sacked and imprisoned. The case for the government now is to either kick the rot or else there will be no production hence burdening poor people without any justification for fee increases.

I think I have made my case to justify why Mahama should stop people from wasting time and resources. I can see traits of waste that occurred in Mills’s government going on. This cannot be entertained and the answer will come from the President’s proactiveness. Please SACK and make sure corrupt people are SACKED as this will ultimately restore decency. Please sack corrupt ministers in particular to give the poor any chance of bettering their lot. Do not play party loyalty because that is not your role as the President of the nation. For you Mahama and you only, your job is to sack people who are found to be corrupt. Do not get me wrong for I am NDC and will remain NDC unless the party messes up. Ghana is too corrupt so you have to wield a heavy hand now. You are trying to raise the cost of services after various government officials from both parties have depleted government coffers and bled it dry. You understand that poor people will suffer the more and it is not the job of government to promote corruption and exploitation of the poor. It is perfectly understandable to increase the cost of services but this must go hand in hand with brutish discipline of all officials and departmental heads. Do not say you will do it. Please just do it now before it is too late for you. THIS IS YOUR PRESIDENCY; IT IS ALSO ABOUT YOUR PERSONAL REPUTATION.
messa 10 years ago

MHAMA IS DESTROYING GHANA

MHAMA IS DESTROYING GHANA

Fresh levies to hit Ghanaians

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