Exposed: Former GIPC boss never paid tax

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BOMBER 10 years ago

HE IS NOW AN MP ON THE TICKET OF THE NDC.

HE IS NOW AN MP ON THE TICKET OF THE NDC.
OLD SOLDIER 10 years ago

When Kwaku Baako informed us about the atrocities of Kwesi Pratt during PNDC Regime, some of us did not believe until the truth was confirmed during the NRC. Kwesi Pratt is the most dangerous Journalist Ghana had ever have, h ...
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When Kwaku Baako informed us about the atrocities of Kwesi Pratt during PNDC Regime, some of us did not believe until the truth was confirmed during the NRC. Kwesi Pratt is the most dangerous Journalist Ghana had ever have, he had the gut to recommend his fellow journalists to be executed by PNDC. Pratt even recommended Baako to be killed by the regime, thank God Baako was instead touchered violently and severely but his life was spared. This is what Kwesi Pratt can do. Now Pratt is a secret agent to NDC and US Embassy in Ghana. May God forgive Pratt and spare him the untold evils that will come upon him and his generations. The souls of those journalist killed through Pratt's recommendations to PNDC will never forgive Pratt. Now Pratt has the guts to take Diplomatic Passport and smuggled his weak-headed children to work at the Ministries under Mills NDC, may God forgive Pratt and his dependance and spare them of the evils ahead of them...
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TerriblY Spe cifiC 10 years ago

No matter their educational background an Asante is full time criminal. Nation wreckers.

No matter their educational background an Asante is full time criminal. Nation wreckers.
Bomber 10 years ago

Ahanta is in Western Region "Aboa ba"

Ahanta is in Western Region "Aboa ba"
KOFI WEST HAVEN 10 years ago

LET US ALL HAVE IN MIND THAT WE WILL ANSWER BEFORE THE LORD SOON OR LATER. IF ALL THE MONEY THAT THIS GUY MAKES HE DOES NOT PAYING TAXES ON THEM AND YOUR ARE TELLING US THAT THAT IS OK MR ANKRAH ?. I DONT BLAME YOU BUT YOUR P ...
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LET US ALL HAVE IN MIND THAT WE WILL ANSWER BEFORE THE LORD SOON OR LATER. IF ALL THE MONEY THAT THIS GUY MAKES HE DOES NOT PAYING TAXES ON THEM AND YOUR ARE TELLING US THAT THAT IS OK MR ANKRAH ?. I DONT BLAME YOU BUT YOUR PASTORS THAT DONT REBUKE OF YOU GUYS YOUR WICKEDNESS TO MAN KIND
KOFI WEST HAVEN 10 years ago

AM SURE YOU KNOW BETTER THEN THAT.

AM SURE YOU KNOW BETTER THEN THAT.
AFRICANS MUST RISE 2 THE WEST.. 10 years ago

----and HE kwame aboagye is laughing.HE CAME TO THE WEST TO UPGRADES HIS Laurels in a DEGREE to help his country, but thinks of himself wealthily..ABOAGYE will goes no where with that money transfered to Zwitzer ...
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----and HE kwame aboagye is laughing.HE CAME TO THE WEST TO UPGRADES HIS Laurels in a DEGREE to help his country, but thinks of himself wealthily..ABOAGYE will goes no where with that money transfered to Zwitzerland Bank.. but be a looser when the CIA will STRIKE on him..AFRICAN LEADERS ARE STUPID AND FOOLS..
GHANABI 10 years ago

Kwasea. Wo saa akoa gyimifoo yi.
I thought this moron is dead. Not knowing that he exists. Dummy! Is
every Akan an Asante? Stupid ignoramus.
I am sorry for the womb that gave birth to such a pig like you, a stinking trib ...
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Kwasea. Wo saa akoa gyimifoo yi.
I thought this moron is dead. Not knowing that he exists. Dummy! Is
every Akan an Asante? Stupid ignoramus.
I am sorry for the womb that gave birth to such a pig like you, a stinking tribal skunk. I am not an
Asante, but I hate your nonsense.
Why do you always want to forment
troubles? Do you not know that any time you open your stinky mouth to spew out poison the foundation of our society begins to crack and collapse? United GHANA forever. Peace and Love. Period!
SGT ANANI FIADZOE 10 years ago

Only an NPP supporter would do this.

Only an NPP supporter would do this.
SGT ANANI FIADZOE 10 years ago

Mahama is guilty of these crime following his fraudlent activities in
our country and in his administration, hence every body in this Government is robbing the people of this nation for their own selfish interest.

Look at ...
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Mahama is guilty of these crime following his fraudlent activities in
our country and in his administration, hence every body in this Government is robbing the people of this nation for their own selfish interest.

Look at his face, how many ordinary Ghanaian is living in such a sumptious
living condition as this crook?
Krikri,, 10 years ago

This has been happening since that body was created. Under Thief Kuffour, the practice was the same

This has been happening since that body was created. Under Thief Kuffour, the practice was the same
Yaw Poku,USA 10 years ago

Don't be a bigger fool like yourself. Twerp and an asshole/butthole.

Don't be a bigger fool like yourself. Twerp and an asshole/butthole.
KWASEA Krikri 10 years ago

There are total evidence to show that
you are most hopeless, senseless, idiot, deceitful, dishonest and monkey
NDC supporter who wishes our country
Ghana continues to be sank by senseless and lack of Leadership qualities D ...
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There are total evidence to show that
you are most hopeless, senseless, idiot, deceitful, dishonest and monkey
NDC supporter who wishes our country
Ghana continues to be sank by senseless and lack of Leadership qualities Dramani Mahama and his NDC bunch of criminals.

Swine, today under NDC criminal and corrupt administration, Ghana Comercial Bank has been sold to the Nigerians, women are being raped in
our country in search of work by those
whose duty it is to employ people, girls ages of 7 and twelve under the
Leadership of Dramani Mahama and his
administration have turned to be
prostitutes insread of being in a classroom for lack money by their parents to pay their school fees, are
you of yourself or you are in yourself?

What a monkey idiot you are? Do you know you are a threat to our national security as a nation? You need to be
sent to go and meet your creator should we see you anywhere on earth.

God will punish you by beeing struck
by lighgtening.
kofi yesu 10 years ago

Only pay and resign is not enough. they have imprison him nkwaseafo african leaders omanboifoo....

Only pay and resign is not enough. they have imprison him nkwaseafo african leaders omanboifoo....
KOFI NSIA 10 years ago

CAN WE HAVE A BIT OF UNIFORMITY IN OUR SPELLINGS? CENTRE INSTEAD OF CENTER.IAM SICK OF THIS AMERICAN CREEP.

CAN WE HAVE A BIT OF UNIFORMITY IN OUR SPELLINGS? CENTRE INSTEAD OF CENTER.IAM SICK OF THIS AMERICAN CREEP.
Kwaku 10 years ago

If we continue to have this manual way of assessing people's income before taxation,more will continue to slip through to go parliament.Possible we have more in that august house.

If we continue to have this manual way of assessing people's income before taxation,more will continue to slip through to go parliament.Possible we have more in that august house.
Nicholas J Bedzo 10 years ago

Read the GO For reffrences,if entitle
to pay, collect the tax now.

Read the GO For reffrences,if entitle
to pay, collect the tax now.
peace 10 years ago

he is mahama boy

he is mahama boy
Say it again 10 years ago

As a good citizen and MP l think it would be wise for the ex CEO to pay the tax with interest and resign from parliament.

As a good citizen and MP l think it would be wise for the ex CEO to pay the tax with interest and resign from parliament.
GIRLZ GIRLZ 10 years ago

IF THIS ANIMAL-FACE MAN DOES NOT PAY TAX BUT RECEIVE HIS SALARY FROM THE PUBLIC PURSE. THEN WHO SHOULD PAY TAX TO FILL THAT PUBLIC PURSE?

IN FACT THIS MAN IS STUPID FOOL.

IF THIS ANIMAL-FACE MAN DOES NOT PAY TAX BUT RECEIVE HIS SALARY FROM THE PUBLIC PURSE. THEN WHO SHOULD PAY TAX TO FILL THAT PUBLIC PURSE?

IN FACT THIS MAN IS STUPID FOOL.
gghanaba 10 years ago

Nation wreker! I support your argument. if he is honest and have the country intrest at heart, he should at least refund the tax and all thers in other positions. Is not MAhama who is currupt, the officials are. But as a lead ...
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Nation wreker! I support your argument. if he is honest and have the country intrest at heart, he should at least refund the tax and all thers in other positions. Is not MAhama who is currupt, the officials are. But as a leader, he will be judged by his actions, recomendations alone is not enough, he needs to face the law! or at least pay us back!
Tunkumaruu 10 years ago

Even when taxes are deducted some other juicy allowances make up for these deductions. This is no news. Abi!

Even when taxes are deducted some other juicy allowances make up for these deductions. This is no news. Abi!
Adjoa B 10 years ago

Did all previous CEOs, dating from 1992,pay tax on their emoluments?

Did all previous CEOs, dating from 1992,pay tax on their emoluments?
kofi yesu 10 years ago

I doubt it Adjoa, they are all dubious and it started from their great grand fathers.

I doubt it Adjoa, they are all dubious and it started from their great grand fathers.
Abena 10 years ago

I know that is right Kofi, all our leaders are corrupt to the bone. If not they would not be able to afford the luxurious life style they are all leaving. Expensive cars worth over $70,000 dollars each and spare once in their ...
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I know that is right Kofi, all our leaders are corrupt to the bone. If not they would not be able to afford the luxurious life style they are all leaving. Expensive cars worth over $70,000 dollars each and spare once in their disposal in case one does not work they others in line waiting for use. They are breaking our coffers dry. We the little ones pay taxes and yet they make this huge salaries and benefits and yet they do not pay taxes. This is ridiculous, they are buying our government bungalows and our government cars as their private property.
No wonder everybody wants to be a politician and work for the government; that is where the looting is.
God have mercy on our leaders.
Luther King 10 years ago

Please lets make it a point to carefully read and understand articles before commenting. The former CEO did not pay taxes because it was part of his condition of service. If any blame at all should be laid it should be at the ...
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Please lets make it a point to carefully read and understand articles before commenting. The former CEO did not pay taxes because it was part of his condition of service. If any blame at all should be laid it should be at the door step of the board who appointed him. Stop maligning ppl for no reason. Lets do critical analysis instead of tainting e Rey issue in political colours
Pelicles 10 years ago

That is the most stupid and foolish explanation ever to hear. Why should they have tax exemption status? What corporations in the world are their CEO given that opportunity other than ours who are nothing more than "toads" i ...
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That is the most stupid and foolish explanation ever to hear. Why should they have tax exemption status? What corporations in the world are their CEO given that opportunity other than ours who are nothing more than "toads" in water croaking? Tweakai.

In any civilize nation, this man will be put before the law and made to pay back all the taxes he had evaded with interest and if possible, resigned from his current position. Our so-called educated elite are the ones destroying Ghana with such reckless and flimsy excuses.
Yaw Poku,USA 10 years ago

You have said it all, Mr P

You have said it all, Mr P
Amadu Siedu 10 years ago

i will consider it as unconstitutional because per the constitution of ghana only the president is exempted from paying income tax.therefore exempting a ceo from paying income tax as a form of incentive is neither here nor th ...
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i will consider it as unconstitutional because per the constitution of ghana only the president is exempted from paying income tax.therefore exempting a ceo from paying income tax as a form of incentive is neither here nor there. meanwhile the low income earners like labourers pays income tax to finance projects. it is a criminal act
JK 10 years ago

In addition to the President's Salary, Minimum Wage Earners are not supposed to be taxed.

One cannot hide behind employment benefits to evade taxes. This man therefore may have been led into breaking the law.

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In addition to the President's Salary, Minimum Wage Earners are not supposed to be taxed.

One cannot hide behind employment benefits to evade taxes. This man therefore may have been led into breaking the law.

The fact is that with such benefit, the tax is still owed and should be made up to the Revenue Agencies by the Entity that employed this man and offered such waiver as benefit.

I expect those Revenue Agency officers to do their jobs, instead of wearing those big ties to the office and enjoying air-conditioning at state expense.
JK 10 years ago

Pelicles,
Luther merely stated the obvious. There are many in Ghana doing the exact same thing. It does not make it right. As a matter of fact, I am inclined to think that laws are being broken as a result of this 'arrangem ...
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Pelicles,
Luther merely stated the obvious. There are many in Ghana doing the exact same thing. It does not make it right. As a matter of fact, I am inclined to think that laws are being broken as a result of this 'arrangement'.

What I know is that in the event of a Waiver of this kind resulting in a benefit, the tax obligation is expected to be picked up by the organization doing the waiver. If no attempt is or was made to make it up, then this man may have been led into breaking the law. To my knowledge, no tax is waived unless expressly mandated by the legislature...in our case Parliament. That is the body endowed with the power to waive a tax or fees.

The only exemption(s) I know of in terms of salaries: that of the President (By the Constitution) and Minimum Wage earners.

Someone at the Revenue Agency should sit up and start collecting what is due.

Ignorance is no excuse. Chances are the IRA has a good case for collection from this CEO and GIPC.
TOP AL 10 years ago

If there is any sense in this article, it is only to sel the news paper.

CEOs do not prepare their payroll. It is done by the accounts/finance department.

So what is the trouble here? Ghanaian PHD style of journalism.
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If there is any sense in this article, it is only to sel the news paper.

CEOs do not prepare their payroll. It is done by the accounts/finance department.

So what is the trouble here? Ghanaian PHD style of journalism.

Let us be frank. I have never see any news paper outfit publishing their fanacial statement, even using in their own outfit.
kofi yesu 10 years ago

these are the people who have been eating our tax paying money and he is now an MP who makes laws and he himself have abused it(the law) Top al

these are the people who have been eating our tax paying money and he is now an MP who makes laws and he himself have abused it(the law) Top al
Amadu Siedu 10 years ago

man, you are missing the point. the accounts/finance prepares the payroll based on the information given them by the management which includes the ceo. so there is trouble here, note it. payrolls are prepared based on explici ...
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man, you are missing the point. the accounts/finance prepares the payroll based on the information given them by the management which includes the ceo. so there is trouble here, note it. payrolls are prepared based on explicit instructions of management. accounts sections do not operate in a vacuum.
Ghanaba 10 years ago

Fellow country men, what has the former CEO done wrong? He has done nothing wrong. He did not pay tax because that was his condition of service. In view of this, the title of the article is completely wrong.

Fellow country men, what has the former CEO done wrong? He has done nothing wrong. He did not pay tax because that was his condition of service. In view of this, the title of the article is completely wrong.
Kwame 10 years ago

which damn condition of service exempt workers of tax? Was he not being paid for being a worker?

which damn condition of service exempt workers of tax? Was he not being paid for being a worker?
Stanley 10 years ago

My friend if this is your level of critical analysis then I am sorry for you.

First of all did you ask yourself why the present CEO is duly paying taxes like all responsible Ghanaians are and why the previous one should no ...
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My friend if this is your level of critical analysis then I am sorry for you.

First of all did you ask yourself why the present CEO is duly paying taxes like all responsible Ghanaians are and why the previous one should not have done so? Are they not all subject to the same conditions of service serving under the same organization and the same govt?

If I remember correctly, there are conditions in the constitution that allow specific persons or organizations and under specific conditions to be free from paying taxes. No organization or individual has the right to decide to willy-nilly or randomly grant themselves that privilege.

If action is not taken against this flagrant violation of the tax laws, I am afraid it may encourage others to also personally go out of their way to actively dodge their tax obligations. Somebody had better take some action on this matter.
G. K. Berko 10 years ago

This is very political so it deserves to be talked about in "political colors". What it may not be is Partisan. The reason the particular executive must get some flack is because as an enlightened Citizen, he should have off ...
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This is very political so it deserves to be talked about in "political colors". What it may not be is Partisan. The reason the particular executive must get some flack is because as an enlightened Citizen, he should have offered to correct the error, even though he stood to benefit from it. His failure to do so tells of how unpatriotic our leaders are. Most of them condone corruption and cheating of the Public. They therefore choose only their cronies to fill such positions to keep them all quiet about mismanagement elsewhere. The politics of cheating the ordinary folks is what is pointedly displayed here.

The reason why it is political is also because of the absence of fundamental fairness in the taxation system that holds up our institutional structure for governance. We derive revenue from taxes which we need to run the State. And everyone of us in gainful employment is by our Constitution expected to pay taxes. Even the national Revenue Authority does not have the mandate to exempt anyone from paying taxes except the individual entity is by law supposed to be exempted. No institution's Board should bypass the GRI constitutionally derived guidelines to carve its own internal arrangement to escape taxation.

That is why Americans say the only two things that are guaranteed to them are Taxes and Death.

So long as we have a Nation we would have Taxes and all in good employment standing ought to pay their share.

Long Live Ghana!!!
EZEKIEL 10 years ago

The way things are moving in Ghana IS MAKING IT A FERTILE GROUND for a FORCEFUL CHANGE OF GOVT.whether military OR otherwise !!!
WHY DO WE HAVE LAWS WRITTEN DOWN and lawyers plying their trade IF THERE ARE NO CONSEQUENCES ?? ...
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The way things are moving in Ghana IS MAKING IT A FERTILE GROUND for a FORCEFUL CHANGE OF GOVT.whether military OR otherwise !!!
WHY DO WE HAVE LAWS WRITTEN DOWN and lawyers plying their trade IF THERE ARE NO CONSEQUENCES ?????????
Is there NO YOUNGER JJ somewhere in the wings?? WE are tired of the "GREEDY BASTARDS"....Kill them all at the Temy shooting Range!!!!!!!!!
K.K 10 years ago

This man should be jailed. Enjoyed public services at expense of poor tax payer. Shameless being

This man should be jailed. Enjoyed public services at expense of poor tax payer. Shameless being
Kwaku 10 years ago

I pray Kobla Dumor's sister will also not do the same,else her family will be destroyed for good.That is why Kobla refused to joy the criminal Ewe party call NDC,he is safe in BBC.

I pray Kobla Dumor's sister will also not do the same,else her family will be destroyed for good.That is why Kobla refused to joy the criminal Ewe party call NDC,he is safe in BBC.
AMEGBEDZI 10 years ago

Kwaku or whoever you are. I think it is because of people like you. Always insulting EWES yet you want them to vote for your party. You must know by now that EWES are not fools. They are humble people who always talk less. Th ...
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Kwaku or whoever you are. I think it is because of people like you. Always insulting EWES yet you want them to vote for your party. You must know by now that EWES are not fools. They are humble people who always talk less. They do not insult people like the way some of you do. Learn to behave.
Yaw Poku, USA 10 years ago

Humble my ass. Salt never praise itself. If ewes are really humble, people will see it but not to be told of it as you said it. You ewes might not talk much because of your secret nature which is evil and your encompassing in ...
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Humble my ass. Salt never praise itself. If ewes are really humble, people will see it but not to be told of it as you said it. You ewes might not talk much because of your secret nature which is evil and your encompassing inward lookingness. Koku Anyihodo and Tsikata have been insulting people how about that?
Senior citizen Bs. Germany 10 years ago

This kind of animals farm policy in Ghana must be put to an end as soon as possible to stop the day light robbery of the state.The managing Director of a state institution whose take home pay is bigger than the rest of staff ...
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This kind of animals farm policy in Ghana must be put to an end as soon as possible to stop the day light robbery of the state.The managing Director of a state institution whose take home pay is bigger than the rest of staff and workers of the company is rather exempted from tax deductions is appauling indeed. How can the Government obtain enough money to finance its projects when these are covertly happening in Ghana.In oder for the Government to avoid huge foreign financial borrowings, all these kind of cheatings must be addressed, to solve the foreign lohns which payments are waiting for our next generation to come and pay.
JK 10 years ago

In Ghana, only minimum wage is exempt from taxes.

Other than the minimum wage, I believe the constitution also exempts the president from numerous other taxes, of which Salary is also included.

These chief executives t ...
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In Ghana, only minimum wage is exempt from taxes.

Other than the minimum wage, I believe the constitution also exempts the president from numerous other taxes, of which Salary is also included.

These chief executives take advantage to rob the nation, all in the name of so-called expertize. They hardly bring anything new to the entities they manage.

Another area of abuse is the furniture and household equipment they get to keep when they leave govt service. They tend to ask for all new equipment like freezers, and furniture, three months before their terms expire. They pay panies on the dollar for their official vehicles.

This is a huge fraud perpetrated on the Ghanaian tax-payer.

Sad.
Stanley 10 years ago

Thank you JK. At least it is heart-warming that we have a few Ghanaians who can think for our collective interest and not those thieves and their supporters who seek to make sense out of this horrible anti-state anomaly.

Thank you JK. At least it is heart-warming that we have a few Ghanaians who can think for our collective interest and not those thieves and their supporters who seek to make sense out of this horrible anti-state anomaly.
JK 10 years ago

Stanley,
While some jobs carry tax-exemption, what I know is that the tax is not completely dispensed of. The organization is expected to make up that obilgation to the Revenue Agencies. That this man's tax is or was comple ...
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Stanley,
While some jobs carry tax-exemption, what I know is that the tax is not completely dispensed of. The organization is expected to make up that obilgation to the Revenue Agencies. That this man's tax is or was completely unaccounted for is troubling.

Granted, he worked for government, but the money should still be recovered. Not paying the tax is illegal.
CHARCOAL SELLER. 10 years ago

You can't have one without the other.

You can't have one without the other.
Judgement Day 10 years ago

What is happening clearly confirms what the President of Uganda, Yoweri Museveni once said that "the real thieves are at the top".

What is happening clearly confirms what the President of Uganda, Yoweri Museveni once said that "the real thieves are at the top".
Judgement Day 10 years ago

Let him pay up everything or else he has no business making laws for the country.

Let him pay up everything or else he has no business making laws for the country.
Kwame 10 years ago

These are our Honourable Members. A poor Ghana-man will thief a bunch of plantain and he/she will be jailed but we leave these palpable thieves to amass wealth without questions. God is watching all of us.

These are our Honourable Members. A poor Ghana-man will thief a bunch of plantain and he/she will be jailed but we leave these palpable thieves to amass wealth without questions. God is watching all of us.
ken 10 years ago

down and sort our problems for us. He has given us brains and talents to use and manage the earth. It is up to us whether we will sit on our arses and continue to let the planning, looting and sharing brigade carry on with ...
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down and sort our problems for us. He has given us brains and talents to use and manage the earth. It is up to us whether we will sit on our arses and continue to let the planning, looting and sharing brigade carry on with Y3 B3 DEE K3K3
akonfem mahama,booool 10 years ago

CORRUPT MAHAMA,NDC EVILS DWARFS ARE TOOOOOO CORRUPTS,BAD STUPID PARTY,GOD WILL PUNISH THEM ALL,PERIOD

CORRUPT MAHAMA,NDC EVILS DWARFS ARE TOOOOOO CORRUPTS,BAD STUPID PARTY,GOD WILL PUNISH THEM ALL,PERIOD
DUKE 10 years ago

He should be sacked from parliament, and charged with offences against the state.

These lapses explain why Ghana is broke and we have to go with begging bowls to the West (not Russia or China) to ask for money to supplemen ...
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He should be sacked from parliament, and charged with offences against the state.

These lapses explain why Ghana is broke and we have to go with begging bowls to the West (not Russia or China) to ask for money to supplement our own domestic budget.

Have you heard of any country doing this? asking for charity to balance a national budget?? What a disgrace, with all the resources we have; something is going badly wrong in Ghana. The government must be overthrown either by the masses Egypt style or by the army!
Kojo Kumi 10 years ago

He should have been submitting tax returns annually. Internal revenue MUST make him pay all taxes due for all those years!!

He should have been submitting tax returns annually. Internal revenue MUST make him pay all taxes due for all those years!!
Appletus 10 years ago

Thief cheat.......he should refund and straight to jail. Period!

Thief cheat.......he should refund and straight to jail. Period!
G. K. Berko 10 years ago

If these Institutions wanted to pay the CEOs the amount they receive for salaries, all they had to do was raise that amount by the equivalence of taxes that had to be deducted to keep the same net pay.

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If these Institutions wanted to pay the CEOs the amount they receive for salaries, all they had to do was raise that amount by the equivalence of taxes that had to be deducted to keep the same net pay.

It is most unwise to create that tax-free remuneration for these highly paid Citizens because it sends the wrong message to the ordinary folks whose taxes go to pay such Executives. If the poor Elementary School Teacher or petty Market vender is expected to pay taxes, why in the World should these top salary-drawers be exempted?

Even the President has to pay and file for his Taxes every year. Now, I am beginning to understand why some of us think Ghana is a failed State. It surely looks like one, at least economically.

President Mahama must hit the ground running to straighten out this mess and similar crooked aspects of our Nation that are draining our resources and endangering the livelihood of millions others.

Long Live Ghana!!!
RedmanBobo 10 years ago

HE MUST PAY THE TAX UP TO DATE OF RESIGNATION OR PROPERTY CEASED

HE MUST PAY THE TAX UP TO DATE OF RESIGNATION OR PROPERTY CEASED
AND ARMED-ROBBERS 10 years ago

EVERYONE IS A THIEF IN GHANA

EVERYONE IS A THIEF IN GHANA
Eredec61 10 years ago

Was the Board aware of this?

Was the Board aware of this?
Proud Pepeman. 10 years ago

THE SAME CORRUPTION IS STILL GOING ON. THE CURRENT OFFICIALS ARE TRAVELLING FIRST CLASS AND GET SPECIAL SERVICES WHICH EVEN THE PRESIDENT MAY NOT GET. THEY ARE A LAW ONTO THEMSELVES AND MISUSING PUBLIC FUNDS. IF YOU CARE CHEC ...
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THE SAME CORRUPTION IS STILL GOING ON. THE CURRENT OFFICIALS ARE TRAVELLING FIRST CLASS AND GET SPECIAL SERVICES WHICH EVEN THE PRESIDENT MAY NOT GET. THEY ARE A LAW ONTO THEMSELVES AND MISUSING PUBLIC FUNDS. IF YOU CARE CHECK IT OUT AND SEE HOW MUCH THAT WOMAN IS SPENDING JUST ON TRAVEL. IS THERE ANY NEED FOR SUCH EXTRAVAGANCE WHEN THE COUNTRY IS SO BROKE? SHE IS JUST AS BAD AS THE PREVIOUS CEO.
Ben 10 years ago

How many government appointees/politicians do not pay taxes? These guys live in govt bungalows, get paid for house helps, use water and electricity free and do not pay taxes? May God save Ghana!

How many government appointees/politicians do not pay taxes? These guys live in govt bungalows, get paid for house helps, use water and electricity free and do not pay taxes? May God save Ghana!
GH,CITIZIN. 10 years ago

You see,when we says,Ghana colo,colo laws,was open to corruption they says we are kids,too known.if mighty,great America gone to war killed themselfs because of Tax why not Ghana if we really wants to practise democracy,every ...
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You see,when we says,Ghana colo,colo laws,was open to corruption they says we are kids,too known.if mighty,great America gone to war killed themselfs because of Tax why not Ghana if we really wants to practise democracy,everybody should made to pay byforce tax,every living Ghanian,in JAPAN when one transancts business even in secrets with a japanese,if only there is money involved a Japs would force for a tax to be paid,even by buying a stamp to be paste on recite,Ghanians should come and see how beutifull the japs had used tax money to buid their nation.
SENIOR CITIZEN 10 years ago

THE STATE SHOULD ENSURE THAT THIS FORMER GIPC BOSS CUM MP FOR AHANTA PAYS BACK THE TAX PLUS 15% DEPARTMENTAL CHARGES (OVER THE YEARS) ON THE SALARY/EMOLUMENT (INCLUDING ALLOWANCES) TO SERVE AS A DETERRENT TO OTHER OFFENDERS. ...
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THE STATE SHOULD ENSURE THAT THIS FORMER GIPC BOSS CUM MP FOR AHANTA PAYS BACK THE TAX PLUS 15% DEPARTMENTAL CHARGES (OVER THE YEARS) ON THE SALARY/EMOLUMENT (INCLUDING ALLOWANCES) TO SERVE AS A DETERRENT TO OTHER OFFENDERS. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS TO HARBOUR SUCH PEOPLE AFTER ALL THEIR EDUCATION AND STATUS IN SOCIETY. THIS CAN NOT BE AN MP.
nanaabro 10 years ago

I am with you, senior citizen. In addition, further investigations should be conducted into the accounts of all MPS especially those who held positions in government before they became MP. Those who did not pay taxes should b ...
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I am with you, senior citizen. In addition, further investigations should be conducted into the accounts of all MPS especially those who held positions in government before they became MP. Those who did not pay taxes should be dealt with.
nsem pii 10 years ago

Are not paid well because some to guy forgot to pay his taxes. The system SUCKS from the poor and spare those top guys. Pathetic.Kwasi Pratt and Kofi Wayo best best leaders that.

Are not paid well because some to guy forgot to pay his taxes. The system SUCKS from the poor and spare those top guys. Pathetic.Kwasi Pratt and Kofi Wayo best best leaders that.
Joe Turkey 10 years ago

Why is it that in Ghana no Parliamentarian - both NDC and NPP - is ever made to pay for his stupidity.

Why is it that in Ghana no Parliamentarian - both NDC and NPP - is ever made to pay for his stupidity.
Vodoo Xebieso 10 years ago

That is why I get angry when all these crimes against the state are viewed from ethnic and party lines. Look, whether NDC or NPP, they are all the same. They all keep mum when it comes to giving themselves hefty salaries and ...
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That is why I get angry when all these crimes against the state are viewed from ethnic and party lines. Look, whether NDC or NPP, they are all the same. They all keep mum when it comes to giving themselves hefty salaries and allowances leaving the poor workers in limbo! Just think about it!!
KRETZ - D 10 years ago

He is not alone, there are many like him in the system, especially government and private officials.

He is not alone, there are many like him in the system, especially government and private officials.
ghanaba 10 years ago

Shame unto you George Kwame Aboagye

Shame unto you George Kwame Aboagye
Bomber 10 years ago

This is a simple contractual issue, if his contract says his salary quoted is net then GIPC is supposed to be paying the tax to GRA. On the other hand if it is gross and the Accountant failed to take the tax then the Accounta ...
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This is a simple contractual issue, if his contract says his salary quoted is net then GIPC is supposed to be paying the tax to GRA. On the other hand if it is gross and the Accountant failed to take the tax then the Accountant must be indicted and GIPC becomes liable as it is the responsibility of the employer to deduct and pay the tax to GRA.
nanaabro 10 years ago

This is robing Ghanaians to pay Paul

This is robing Ghanaians to pay Paul
.com 10 years ago

People are looting and bleeding this country to death makes me sick! Let him pay back taxes

People are looting and bleeding this country to death makes me sick! Let him pay back taxes
KWAME 10 years ago

When officials leave office, the bad things they do always come out. Why is it so?
There are no checks and balances as part of the systems we put into place. It should be part of the arrangements to put into place checks to ...
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When officials leave office, the bad things they do always come out. Why is it so?
There are no checks and balances as part of the systems we put into place. It should be part of the arrangements to put into place checks to ensure that everybody does the right thing whether the person is a junior of senior official. The assumption is that the right things will be done but we end up seing filth after people have left their offices.
Dont we know the right things to look for or we are lazy to ensure that the right things are done.
We are always talking about institutions being allowed to work but we dont actually understand or mean the things we say about institutions. What does it take to allow institutions to work? These institutions should in themselves be accountable to some units and it should continue from that point.
It is hust sad that Mr Aboagye has to leave office before we know that he was not paying tax during his tenure sa CEo.
As long as we are not chosing the right leaders this country will continue along this line.
The question is who is the right leader for this country? The dependence on provision of physical infrastructure lends to chosing the wrong people. It is really enticing for potential leaders to speak about physical projects because that is where the massive frauds are committed too.
Implementing systems and structures are very key but do not involve frauds but rather prevents fraud.
The think tank institutions who portend to lead the way are also lost and they lead us on the wrong path.
If I tell the people of Ghana, give me the opportunity to serve you. The obvious answer will be that we dont know you. King David of Israel was just a shepherd but chosen by God to lead His people. It is not about riches or qualifications attained. It is about the qualities God has filled you with.
Ghana will continue on the wrong path of leadership for years to come.
Girls Aloud 10 years ago

All they use the money for is women. Shamefull government officials look at their fat bellies.

All they use the money for is women. Shamefull government officials look at their fat bellies.
Yaw Adu-Asare 10 years ago

George Aboagye can be disqualified from holding his parliamentary position.

George Aboagye can be disqualified from holding his parliamentary position.
Kofi 10 years ago

Above the law, who else is above the law? Many! They clear their goods without paying taxes and sell at maximum prices, only their sons and daughters are working at the ports that is why corruption goes on unaudited. They are ...
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Above the law, who else is above the law? Many! They clear their goods without paying taxes and sell at maximum prices, only their sons and daughters are working at the ports that is why corruption goes on unaudited. They are the sellers and at the same time buyers of state properties so the prices are unreasonably low and the terms of engagement are very favorable and the deal is done under the cover of darkness. Above the law, when they pronounce you guilty, there is no appeal. Above the law, you have no chance if you are looking for justice and you ever encounter one of their family members or friends in court. You results are very good but no place for you in the university, nursing college etc because you do not have money to pay bribe, their wards go ahead of you. WHEN ARE YOU GOING TO SAY ENOUGH IS ENOUGH?
Akadu Mensema 10 years ago

Poor, poor Ghanaians!

Poor, poor Ghanaians!
VICKY LEE BENTON 10 years ago

THEY SHOULD FORCE HIM TO PAY EVERY PENNY OF IT. THE POOR LITTLE PEOPLE GUWORKING TO MAKE ENDS MEET PAY TAXES WHY NOT HIM.

THEY SHOULD FORCE HIM TO PAY EVERY PENNY OF IT. THE POOR LITTLE PEOPLE GUWORKING TO MAKE ENDS MEET PAY TAXES WHY NOT HIM.
Baaba 10 years ago

Jail him and Tobinco guy. Money making crooks.

Jail him and Tobinco guy. Money making crooks.
kwasi, md 10 years ago

Mr. Kwame Aboagye is not fit to be a (role model)leader. It is imperative that he is remove from his office immediately.

Mr. Kwame Aboagye is not fit to be a (role model)leader. It is imperative that he is remove from his office immediately.
Ayichristi 10 years ago

No one is above the law if the trotro drivers can pay taxes then all should do likewise its a shame if the so call big men and their politican friends have only one reason to take advantage of Ghanians He has no morals to be ...
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No one is above the law if the trotro drivers can pay taxes then all should do likewise its a shame if the so call big men and their politican friends have only one reason to take advantage of Ghanians He has no morals to be elected as mp He must resign now and pay all the monies own or go to prison we have to stamp out this crooks from office next stop he is waiting to collect the exgratier plus his bounty pension God have mercy
AAD 10 years ago

Calculate the back taxes and let him pay - simple otherwise he has no business being a legislator

Calculate the back taxes and let him pay - simple otherwise he has no business being a legislator
jet 10 years ago

What is the man's crime? Accepting to be the CEO or the policy of the establishment to guarantee his net salary? I don't get it.

What is the man's crime? Accepting to be the CEO or the policy of the establishment to guarantee his net salary? I don't get it.
Major Nice 10 years ago

This guy should sent to jail for ever.

This guy should sent to jail for ever.
Yaw k 10 years ago

So after 50 yrs of so called independence there is no system in place to tax workers before handling them a pay check, no steet name & addresses,cant educate our people to high scool level,too many languages,and the governme ...
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So after 50 yrs of so called independence there is no system in place to tax workers before handling them a pay check, no steet name & addresses,cant educate our people to high scool level,too many languages,and the government speaks English.where are we heading as a country?
idiot 10 years ago

every ghanaian should paid his due tax nomatter who are it iswrong wrong wrong.they should have them all paid those money back.were is the revenue coming from and we have to carve in arole for this thiefs they have made it in ...
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every ghanaian should paid his due tax nomatter who are it iswrong wrong wrong.they should have them all paid those money back.were is the revenue coming from and we have to carve in arole for this thiefs they have made it in life for themself only to enjoy from the poor it is wrong wrong ,wrong
STONER KOBYLYNTON 10 years ago

This is unbelievable and shameful of Mr. George Kwame Aboagye for intentionally evading his personal obligated tax. He should be made to pay all back taxes on his salary. This is very very serious issue when the poor cocoa ...
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This is unbelievable and shameful of Mr. George Kwame Aboagye for intentionally evading his personal obligated tax. He should be made to pay all back taxes on his salary. This is very very serious issue when the poor cocoa farmer who toils on the land is made to pay taxes on his own produce which the Government dictate to buy it at its own price.

Mr. Terkper this is some of the areas you need to look at and address the ailing economy. There are more likewise situations in the Public and Private sectors that are playing negative to the present economic situation. Over taxation on the poor to pay the Public Sector workers will not help the economy in any way but rather will one day halt the entire economic activities in the country.
mohammed 10 years ago

Just send him his bill with huge penalty and interest up to date. why do you have to publish this?

Just send him his bill with huge penalty and interest up to date. why do you have to publish this?
nii 10 years ago

its absolutely foolish on the part of GIPC finance director to make that wreckless statement. anyway its is only in ghana that things like this will happen..nkwasiasem

its absolutely foolish on the part of GIPC finance director to make that wreckless statement. anyway its is only in ghana that things like this will happen..nkwasiasem
Poor no friend 10 years ago

Tax evasion is a crime. Lets see the IRS prosecute this man.

Tax evasion is a crime. Lets see the IRS prosecute this man.
btg 10 years ago

From now on you would be referred to as, "Terribly Stu piD" for your stu Pid utterances here.

From now on you would be referred to as, "Terribly Stu piD" for your stu Pid utterances here.
Philips 10 years ago

How could this happen in a state institution? The chief Accountant and the internal Auditor of GIPC must all be sacked immediately. Mr.George Kwame Aboagye has knowingly cheated the state and must also be forced to resign fro ...
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How could this happen in a state institution? The chief Accountant and the internal Auditor of GIPC must all be sacked immediately. Mr.George Kwame Aboagye has knowingly cheated the state and must also be forced to resign from Parliament because he is not trustworthy as an MP to be in a parliament that passes laws including tax laws that bind the people.
EZEKIEL 10 years ago

MPs are paid monthly.Why not calculate the TAX on what he owed and DEDUCT it from his salary ?? After thatcalculate the INTEREST for him to pay and THROW HIM OUT OF PARLIAMENT !!!
Sorry, Ghana has become a USELESS and LAWLES ...
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MPs are paid monthly.Why not calculate the TAX on what he owed and DEDUCT it from his salary ?? After thatcalculate the INTEREST for him to pay and THROW HIM OUT OF PARLIAMENT !!!
Sorry, Ghana has become a USELESS and LAWLESS country!
OPEN MINDED SAINT 10 years ago

FRANKLY THIS MP IF INDEED IS HONOURABLE SHOULD PAY ALL THE TAXES NOW. THIS IS A JOKE GO ERNMENT CHASING SOMEONE WHO HAS SACRIFICED HARD BY SAVINGS AND SET UP HIS OR HER BUSINESS EXAMPLE DRESS MAKERS ALWAYS BEING HUNTED BY GRS ...
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FRANKLY THIS MP IF INDEED IS HONOURABLE SHOULD PAY ALL THE TAXES NOW. THIS IS A JOKE GO ERNMENT CHASING SOMEONE WHO HAS SACRIFICED HARD BY SAVINGS AND SET UP HIS OR HER BUSINESS EXAMPLE DRESS MAKERS ALWAYS BEING HUNTED BY GRS TO PAY THEIR TAXES AND THIS MAN GIPC BOSS BEING PAID BY GOVERNMENT PAID NO TAX? Ghana is joke country indeed.
' and Jesus wept ' 10 years ago

They did not cut Jesus Christ any slack so why this guy? I don't blame this unpatriotic, no good for nothing self conceited moron who should have known better. Who prepared his paycheck and who are/were the nation wrecker CEO ...
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They did not cut Jesus Christ any slack so why this guy? I don't blame this unpatriotic, no good for nothing self conceited moron who should have known better. Who prepared his paycheck and who are/were the nation wrecker CEOs who formulated this plan to suck the blood of this nation? Leaders indeed.
Dan Budu 10 years ago

Oh what kind of conditions of service for a high ranking working officer in Ghana not to pay tax from his earnings, and yet the poor worker continues to pay taxes through the means of PAYE system? Mr Finance Minister, these a ...
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Oh what kind of conditions of service for a high ranking working officer in Ghana not to pay tax from his earnings, and yet the poor worker continues to pay taxes through the means of PAYE system? Mr Finance Minister, these are the type of tax loopholes that you have to resolve and have stopped immediately. Please check all such bogus conditions of service for top brass Ghanaian working officers.
The tax arrears of this former CEO should be recovered from the Centre.

Thank you.
Dan Budu 10 years ago

An MP to make laws for Ghana! What type of laws can the nation expect from such law breakers - nothing.

Irrespective of the so-called conditions of service, this MP must resign for being a law breaker - evading paying tax ...
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An MP to make laws for Ghana! What type of laws can the nation expect from such law breakers - nothing.

Irrespective of the so-called conditions of service, this MP must resign for being a law breaker - evading paying taxes. This is a very serious offense of causing financial loss to the Republic of Ghana and must be punished accordingly. This is a test case for HE President John Mahama. Something MUST be done against such nation financial wreckers.
The axe must fall and it is time it did.

Thank you.

Exposed: Former GIPC boss never paid tax

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