Unpaid nurses hit street in Kumasi

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REALIST. 9 years ago

this gov is not paying anything yet we dun have moni,,,i mean where our monies????

this gov is not paying anything yet we dun have moni,,,i mean where our monies????
Frank Agyena-Karikari 9 years ago

This is more than a disgrace. Do people now see why others go on strike and demo? Now, let the praise singers say something. Let those who say that the government should not pay workers who go on strike put themselves in the ...
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This is more than a disgrace. Do people now see why others go on strike and demo? Now, let the praise singers say something. Let those who say that the government should not pay workers who go on strike put themselves in the shoes of these people and see how it pinches. Do you blame the opposition for this too? Who do you expect to work for 19 months without pay when X'mas is just around? If MPs are not even given their allowances, they threaten hell. Mahama has disappointed many Ghanaians. He had to be a diplomat where you can talk sweet and not a president where you have to act.
CORNEY 9 years ago

Frank this is a different issue,nobody said people should no go on strike but there is no where in the world or in the civilized world striking workers get paid while on strike,it does not matter whether the strike is legal o ...
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Frank this is a different issue,nobody said people should no go on strike but there is no where in the world or in the civilized world striking workers get paid while on strike,it does not matter whether the strike is legal or illegal,you just don't get paid while on strike.
If the government is not paying them that is sad and very bad and they have every right to be in the streets or even lay down their tools,you don't expect people who are not paid for even a month to perform let alone two years.

I wonder if these officials really have their brains working right looking at the way they are spraying money around but will not pay somebody for two good years,unbelievable.

We need to decentralize our pay system,that Accountant General Department is useless and outlived its usefulness,we need to get rid of it replacing it with something more civilized.
Mahmoud 9 years ago

Mr. Kwesi Pratt, could you remember that Nkrumah used to incite workers to strike against the Whiteman, but outlawed strikes in his regime when living conditions were genuinely difficult for workers, and said that strikes wer ...
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Mr. Kwesi Pratt, could you remember that Nkrumah used to incite workers to strike against the Whiteman, but outlawed strikes in his regime when living conditions were genuinely difficult for workers, and said that strikes were unpatriotic?

Could you also remember that Rawlings used to incite TUC workers to strike against Liman's government in order to over throw it fraudulently? And could you remember that he used to take 'Kenkey' to Legon to demonstrate how the size had shrunk under Liman, and we ended up in the "Rawlings's Chain" but nobody could talk? Could you further remember that Acheampong and Rawlings used the mild IMF conditions under Busia and Liman respectively as justifications for overthrowing their governments deceitfully? Could you still remember that PNDC reintroduced IMF and the World Bank with more stringent conditions after the coup without apologizing to Liman?

I don't know what the leftists are talking about, and I don't believe that NPP is behind the present wave of strikes either. As far as I know, NPP is only highlighting the failings and excesses of the government, hopping to translate them into votes for the party in the next elections. And that is, in fact, genuine and legitimate politics because the failings are true and not false. Everybody in Ghana knows that cost of living under the NDC government is unbearable, and NPP is democratically seizing the opportunity to convince the electorate not to vote for NDC in the next elections.

Frankly, I don't see anything wrong with an opposition highlighting the failings of an incapable government to wrestle power from it democratically. NDC is the cause of the strikes because of higher levels of corruption, over spending, reckless borrowing and economic mismanagement that have brought untold hardship on Ghanaians.
NORTHERN GHANA 9 years ago

When will this "dumsor-dumsor" administration learn to administer a nation.
Knowing the NDC PARTY cannot possibly win the elections "create, loot, and share" Mahama is scheming continuously to rob the state; and pass on the ...
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When will this "dumsor-dumsor" administration learn to administer a nation.
Knowing the NDC PARTY cannot possibly win the elections "create, loot, and share" Mahama is scheming continuously to rob the state; and pass on the repayment to not only living taxpayers, but yet to be born Ghanaian taxpayers as well.
This president is an embarrassment to all Ghanaian who hail from the Northern regions.
The question on the minds of Ghanaians, but not spoken in public is:
"CAN WE AGAIN TRUST A NORTHERNER TO BE COMMANDER IN CHIEF AFTER HILLA-LIMANN AND MAHAMA?"
Ghanaians now ridicule us northerners behind our backs referring to old stigmas that northerners are slaves to BOOZE, SEX, and PIG MEAT !!!
Northerners should not be made to suffer the embarrassment of its elite, but Mahama's outrageous and legendary incompetence is an indictment on all Ghanaians of the northern variety.
Mahama has proven right, the old old men whom we thought were wrong in postulating that a northerner cannot effectively rule the nation state Ghana...how sad....
All northerners need to redeem the damage Mahama has inflicted on their reputation as Ghanaians...this is a national calling..."IF THE NDC PARTY CANNOT CALL HIM TO ORDER, THEN WE NORTHERNERS MUST CALL MAHAMA TO ORDER BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE !!!"
kknico 9 years ago

they take our taxes and our natural resources but still they cant do the basic things of governance,unitary government is bad for as let as try federal system ,let every region take his own destiny into their hands ,mahama is ...
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they take our taxes and our natural resources but still they cant do the basic things of governance,unitary government is bad for as let as try federal system ,let every region take his own destiny into their hands ,mahama is ebola...
FU 9 years ago

During the NPP's 8 year rule, government workers were not paid just like today so what is the change? The change is a government willing to tackle all these past issue and have a discerning ear to correct past hindrances in d ...
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During the NPP's 8 year rule, government workers were not paid just like today so what is the change? The change is a government willing to tackle all these past issue and have a discerning ear to correct past hindrances in development. Strike all you want, it will still happen in a CPP, NDP, NPP or NDC government till there is a permanent solution to this quagmire. NPP, please stop politicizing national issues, because it is the same country you want to come back to rule. Leave no stones unturned, but don't turn them into rubble.
ISSA ABONGO 9 years ago

IT NEVER HAPPENED IN NPP'S DAYS THAT FOR 19 MONTHS WORKERS WERE NOT PAID. STOP LYING AND GET A LIFE.

IT NEVER HAPPENED IN NPP'S DAYS THAT FOR 19 MONTHS WORKERS WERE NOT PAID. STOP LYING AND GET A LIFE.
Kofi 9 years ago

You are a fool! Who should find a permanent solution to the problem? The paid government or the opposition not on government payroll? If it was not done by NPP, must NDC repeat the same thing? What then was the need for a cha ...
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You are a fool! Who should find a permanent solution to the problem? The paid government or the opposition not on government payroll? If it was not done by NPP, must NDC repeat the same thing? What then was the need for a change of govenment? Just to give idiots the chance to become thieves as well?
Papa. P , 9 years ago

This mahama administration is the most useless ever in ghana history, you can increase m ps salary but you cant pay. Nurses. ASSHOLE

This mahama administration is the most useless ever in ghana history, you can increase m ps salary but you cant pay. Nurses. ASSHOLE
Van 9 years ago

A little patience will do! A lot of ghost names on the nurses' payroll. The list must be trimmed forst

A little patience will do! A lot of ghost names on the nurses' payroll. The list must be trimmed forst
Frank Agyena-Karikari 9 years ago

Does it take 19 months to trim the list of ghost names? Even those involved in the ghost names scandals are left to go free. Who shall be afraid of the laws again?

Does it take 19 months to trim the list of ghost names? Even those involved in the ghost names scandals are left to go free. Who shall be afraid of the laws again?
CORNEY 9 years ago

For this they have every right to be on the streets or even lay down their tools up until they get paid.
How on earth can you fail to pay people for two good years in a place like Ghana where everything is hard to come by,ho ...
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For this they have every right to be on the streets or even lay down their tools up until they get paid.
How on earth can you fail to pay people for two good years in a place like Ghana where everything is hard to come by,how insensitive can we be,how do we expect these nurses to put up their best,do we want these nurses who are mostly women to be taken advantage of by some unscrupulous men including the politicians to satisfy their sexual desire because they don't have money to feed themselves?
Kofi 9 years ago

Van, do the nurses work on the payroll? Why should they suffer because someone puts ghost names on the payroll? This is a very lame and stupid admonition. What about asking them not to come to work until the payroll is proper ...
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Van, do the nurses work on the payroll? Why should they suffer because someone puts ghost names on the payroll? This is a very lame and stupid admonition. What about asking them not to come to work until the payroll is properly cleaned? Mediocrity has been elevated to a national standard and this shit has to stop some time.
Papa. P , 9 years ago

This mahama administration is the most useless ever in ghana history he can increase m ps salary but he cant pay nurses

This mahama administration is the most useless ever in ghana history he can increase m ps salary but he cant pay nurses
prince 9 years ago

an nnp assembly man will be minister in ndc.this is ghanaian's problem.patapaa illetrates .propagander is their main job

an nnp assembly man will be minister in ndc.this is ghanaian's problem.patapaa illetrates .propagander is their main job
Nana 9 years ago

Why do this kumasiano's playing such cheap politics? I believe we have 10 regions in ghana but u never hear any other region making such noise and going on the streets and i believe we have nurses in other regions, i see all ...
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Why do this kumasiano's playing such cheap politics? I believe we have 10 regions in ghana but u never hear any other region making such noise and going on the streets and i believe we have nurses in other regions, i see all this as political influence by the NPP. Its very bad to play politics with everything even when its in the interest of the nation but its only th I s npp nd the ashantes wh ok will play this non sense game
citizin 9 years ago

u an IDIOT, why politicise this issue: cnt u see its clear de government want to loot dem? ndc has scrapped their allowances now they are out of school pay their salaries too another wahala.
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u an IDIOT, why politicise this issue: cnt u see its clear de government want to loot dem? ndc has scrapped their allowances now they are out of school pay their salaries too another wahala.
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prince 9 years ago

mahama can not build a house in bole,how can he built the mother ghana.shame u,how many northerners are kayayoos,think about them.dont vote 4 him again .be wise northners

mahama can not build a house in bole,how can he built the mother ghana.shame u,how many northerners are kayayoos,think about them.dont vote 4 him again .be wise northners
Thank you. 9 years ago

Unpaid healthcare staff is unheard of. Ghana oh Ghana when would we get our things done right.

Unpaid healthcare staff is unheard of. Ghana oh Ghana when would we get our things done right.
Thank you. 9 years ago

Yet Top Government officals travel on first class tickets using the VVIP lounge for their secret lot too. Well done.

Yet Top Government officals travel on first class tickets using the VVIP lounge for their secret lot too. Well done.
yesu anti 9 years ago

Oh better ghana agenda changing as riginal disaster you this people said only akans are discrimination now who are discriminatio is a time

Oh better ghana agenda changing as riginal disaster you this people said only akans are discrimination now who are discriminatio is a time
citizin 9 years ago

its a pity, where are our leaders? GRNA WHAT are u doing about this plight of innocent nurses.

its a pity, where are our leaders? GRNA WHAT are u doing about this plight of innocent nurses.
citizin 9 years ago

GRNA ur response to wage issues especially junior nurses is appalling .we strike de same way in 2010 grna never raised a finger until we were dupped by dis government.

GRNA ur response to wage issues especially junior nurses is appalling .we strike de same way in 2010 grna never raised a finger until we were dupped by dis government.
Cindy 9 years ago

How can anybody work this length of time without being paid? And yet, the government can afford to pay ministers a hefty salary each month.

How can anybody work this length of time without being paid? And yet, the government can afford to pay ministers a hefty salary each month.
WAFA K 9 years ago

THIS PARTY RIGGED THE ELECTION TO ROB GHANA. NOW THEY ARE BUSY BORROWING MONEY TO BUY 4X4s FOR 2016 CAMPAIGN AND LEAVE THE NEXT GENERATION WITH A HUGE FINANCIAL BURDEN. WHAT A SHAME

THIS PARTY RIGGED THE ELECTION TO ROB GHANA. NOW THEY ARE BUSY BORROWING MONEY TO BUY 4X4s FOR 2016 CAMPAIGN AND LEAVE THE NEXT GENERATION WITH A HUGE FINANCIAL BURDEN. WHAT A SHAME
Awuradebasa 9 years ago

Take your DEMO to the MANHYIA Palace and fight with the Asante chief for allowing Mahama and his useless government for trying to build a new Military hospital at Kumasi whereas The Okomfo Anokye hospital seriously needs re ...
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Take your DEMO to the MANHYIA Palace and fight with the Asante chief for allowing Mahama and his useless government for trying to build a new Military hospital at Kumasi whereas The Okomfo Anokye hospital seriously needs refurbishments.
Which nurse will be working at the new hospital if they can't get paid at their current hospitals???
Lord Tennison 9 years ago

If you cannot pay nurses salaries and allowances in arrears,why are you building new hospitals in the first place? Or promising free basic education?

If you cannot pay nurses salaries and allowances in arrears,why are you building new hospitals in the first place? Or promising free basic education?
I had to say it...USA 9 years ago

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Help yourselves and stop waiting on African gov ...
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Help yourselves and stop waiting on African govts that are failing govt or federal employees. Unpaid for month? Insane!
Kofi 9 years ago

They've also written to the president that they'll also hit the streets of Osu in the night to press hard for their voices to be heard.

Abaa Ama Ghana

They've also written to the president that they'll also hit the streets of Osu in the night to press hard for their voices to be heard.

Abaa Ama Ghana
Kofi 9 years ago

This is insane! We employ people to work and for several months they are not paid. How do we expect them to give of their best? We keep telling them accept posting to deprived areas. Are they not too deprived deprived already ...
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This is insane! We employ people to work and for several months they are not paid. How do we expect them to give of their best? We keep telling them accept posting to deprived areas. Are they not too deprived deprived already? I can't imagine who is responsible for such bullshit...and they are still paid for not ensuring others are paid?
RITA 9 years ago

OOOO.... THE NDC HAS DISGRACE THE NATION.

OOOO.... THE NDC HAS DISGRACE THE NATION.

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