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Yaw 8 years ago

Indeed, we don't have leaders who can put on their think cup. Always wanting to raise more revenue but not deal with wasteful expenditures. Useless government.

Indeed, we don't have leaders who can put on their think cup. Always wanting to raise more revenue but not deal with wasteful expenditures. Useless government.
kk 8 years ago

every article yaw will give a comment with insult..yaw do you have a responsible parents at all.you could still make sense without insulting

every article yaw will give a comment with insult..yaw do you have a responsible parents at all.you could still make sense without insulting
sole looser 8 years ago

Are you stupid or something? Everything Yaw said is true...this government does not think one bit. Lazy brains like you are the reason this country had been subjected to this unjust treatment by a stupid president.

Are you stupid or something? Everything Yaw said is true...this government does not think one bit. Lazy brains like you are the reason this country had been subjected to this unjust treatment by a stupid president.
Charles ,T , Spintex 8 years ago

Blame the majority in parliament who use their numbers to pass most of the useless bills.

Blame the majority in parliament who use their numbers to pass most of the useless bills.
Joe 8 years ago

You don't know a bit of what is going on in the world today. Don't sit in Ghana and make those statements. The largest oil producer has increase fuel by 100%. So shut up your mouth.

You don't know a bit of what is going on in the world today. Don't sit in Ghana and make those statements. The largest oil producer has increase fuel by 100%. So shut up your mouth.
M'AKA 8 years ago

WE CAN NEVER LOVE THOSE NDC OAFS WHO ARE CHEATING US AND MAKING US LEAD HOPELESS LIVES. WHILE WE DON'T HAVE THE POWER TO KILL THEM, WHICH OF COURSE WE WOULD DO WITH FURY, WE GIVE THEM FLAK!!!

WE CAN NEVER LOVE THOSE NDC OAFS WHO ARE CHEATING US AND MAKING US LEAD HOPELESS LIVES. WHILE WE DON'T HAVE THE POWER TO KILL THEM, WHICH OF COURSE WE WOULD DO WITH FURY, WE GIVE THEM FLAK!!!
edi 8 years ago

AND ALSO A STUPID MAN THAT LL HE DOES IS RISING GHNA PEOPLE TAXES AND COST OF EVERYTHING

AND ALSO A STUPID MAN THAT LL HE DOES IS RISING GHNA PEOPLE TAXES AND COST OF EVERYTHING
Yaw 8 years ago

What's insulting about my comments? That government shouldn't always go for the option of borrowing and raising taxes but also address wasteful expenditures. A government that fails to follow this basic logic is useless

What's insulting about my comments? That government shouldn't always go for the option of borrowing and raising taxes but also address wasteful expenditures. A government that fails to follow this basic logic is useless
roxy 8 years ago

Yew ,you are the best . Thumb up for you.

Yew ,you are the best . Thumb up for you.
gretchy NZ 8 years ago

Yaw my friend has his opinion like everyone else.However if you cannot see what the sitting Government has done with monies that keep disappearing not to be traced,there would'nt need to be tax on petroleum or any other commo ...
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Yaw my friend has his opinion like everyone else.However if you cannot see what the sitting Government has done with monies that keep disappearing not to be traced,there would'nt need to be tax on petroleum or any other commodity,you must get your eye's tested hahahaha
Akosua 8 years ago

Everywhere in the world petrol prices went extremely down, why are they increasing in Ghana? There's no insult in saying the truth!

Everywhere in the world petrol prices went extremely down, why are they increasing in Ghana? There's no insult in saying the truth!
Joe 8 years ago

Where in the world have you been? Yes crude is down but the largest crude producer has also increased petrol. Am here and I know what am saying. Don't sit in Ghana and say you know all. Please.

Where in the world have you been? Yes crude is down but the largest crude producer has also increased petrol. Am here and I know what am saying. Don't sit in Ghana and say you know all. Please.
roxy 8 years ago

KK, put on your thinking cups.

KK, put on your thinking cups.
Nyansasem 8 years ago

You got it wrong bro. They are very smart. By raising taxes on fuel, they get instant money to buy crude and gas to power our plants to give us light so we won't have much dumsor in 2016, an election year. It is all about re- ...
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You got it wrong bro. They are very smart. By raising taxes on fuel, they get instant money to buy crude and gas to power our plants to give us light so we won't have much dumsor in 2016, an election year. It is all about re-elections, not doing a thing for the average Ghanaian. We pay for it, and they take all the credit for it.
roxy 8 years ago

Owesome

Owesome
NOTHERN GHANA 8 years ago

During K4 era, he laid down programmes such as NHIS, school feedin, free maternal health care,Metro mass
transport, mass spraying etc.dat imparted positively on the social welfare of the ordinary Ghanaian. You cannot say the ...
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During K4 era, he laid down programmes such as NHIS, school feedin, free maternal health care,Metro mass
transport, mass spraying etc.dat imparted positively on the social welfare of the ordinary Ghanaian. You cannot say the same for mahama led ndc..see what is happenin GYEEDA,SUBAH, SADA
,WAYOME etc. we are not expecting mahama to put food on our table bt why shd he rob us of our hard
earned money through curruption, increase in tarrifs, inflation, loot and share.. How can you expand tamale
airport with $100million whiles our backyard Ethiopia is building three (3) brand new airports with just $64million. Isn't it amazing how mahama and his brothers are the richest men in Ghana with just 4yrs in office?
M'AKA 8 years ago

the mpepeffo and ewe/trokosis have made us slaves in our own country. they steal the ghana's money and then tax us to replace it. mahama syarted it when he inflated the price of the embraer 190 aircraft ghana bought from braz ...
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the mpepeffo and ewe/trokosis have made us slaves in our own country. they steal the ghana's money and then tax us to replace it. mahama syarted it when he inflated the price of the embraer 190 aircraft ghana bought from brazil, woyome. an ewe/trokosi, 51.2 million ghc. yet some ignorant illiterates in tano south constituency at bechem will vote for ndc because hanna bisiu just because hanna always gives them boxes of matches and registers them on to the NHIS which has collapsed under the ndc stealing. ghana is a country of f00ls when it comes yo voting to choose our leaders
Ghost of Atta Mills 8 years ago

Ma'ka or what ever you are, know that not every ewe supports NDC, likewise not every akan supports npp. Around this time I expect evaluation of personal abilities than tribal or ethnic affiliations. Let wise up

Ma'ka or what ever you are, know that not every ewe supports NDC, likewise not every akan supports npp. Around this time I expect evaluation of personal abilities than tribal or ethnic affiliations. Let wise up
Royal 8 years ago

Well said. You are a sensible person. I'm a Fanti and support NPP and the fact that NPP don't get 0 in any of the polling station in the Volta Region shows that there are some Ewes who supports NPP no matter how small the num ...
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Well said. You are a sensible person. I'm a Fanti and support NPP and the fact that NPP don't get 0 in any of the polling station in the Volta Region shows that there are some Ewes who supports NPP no matter how small the number. I hate when people bring Tribe into politics. Having said that, I am sure some NDC supporters also hide behind computer to write something to incites Ewes against NPP
joe 8 years ago

O YES,ITS A LAZY WAY OF RAISING REVENUE,I WANT JOHN MAHAMA ALL NDC MEMBERS IN HIGHER POSITIONS,LIKE MINISTERS,DEPUTY MINISTERS,PALIAMENTARIANS AND ALL THOSE WHO HAVE BENEFITED ONE WAY OR THE OTHER THAT THEY SHOULD ALL BEAR IN ...
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O YES,ITS A LAZY WAY OF RAISING REVENUE,I WANT JOHN MAHAMA ALL NDC MEMBERS IN HIGHER POSITIONS,LIKE MINISTERS,DEPUTY MINISTERS,PALIAMENTARIANS AND ALL THOSE WHO HAVE BENEFITED ONE WAY OR THE OTHER THAT THEY SHOULD ALL BEAR IN MIND THAT THEY EQUALLY HAVE RELATIVES WHO WILL ALSO FEEL THE HEAT OF THEIR NONSENSE,SOMEDAY THEY WILL BE OUT OF GOVERNMENT AND THEY WILL LIVE TO REGRET THEIR ACTIONS,TIMES THEY SAY CHANGE,EVEN THE TIME OF MOSES PASSED,I REST MY CASE
KELI 8 years ago

MY USELESS KROBOMAN,SETH TEKPE,YOU ARE AS USELESS AS YOUR OWN PEOPLE WHO ONLY KNOW HOW TO INDULGE IN SEX,UPON ALL THIS LEVIES YOU TAKING SINCE YOUR USELESS GOVERNMENT CAME INTO POWER,I HAVE NOT SEEN A SINGLE DEVELOPMENT IN WH ...
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MY USELESS KROBOMAN,SETH TEKPE,YOU ARE AS USELESS AS YOUR OWN PEOPLE WHO ONLY KNOW HOW TO INDULGE IN SEX,UPON ALL THIS LEVIES YOU TAKING SINCE YOUR USELESS GOVERNMENT CAME INTO POWER,I HAVE NOT SEEN A SINGLE DEVELOPMENT IN WHERE YOU COME FROM,WHAT A FOOL YOU ARE,JUST LOOK AT YOUR ROAD NETWORK,KROBOS ARE AS STUPID AS THE ADAS,KEEP VOTING FOR NDC,NKWSIAFUO
KnYc(USMC) 8 years ago

Because when you have a government who can't think outside the box, and other means of generating revenue it lead to higher taxes. Incompetent government indeed.

Because when you have a government who can't think outside the box, and other means of generating revenue it lead to higher taxes. Incompetent government indeed.
omanba 8 years ago

The government has sold the fate of ghanaians to the IMF and the World Bank and the poor in the country should expect no mercy from them.The government has betrayed ghanaians,especially the majority poor.And Mahama is telling ...
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The government has sold the fate of ghanaians to the IMF and the World Bank and the poor in the country should expect no mercy from them.The government has betrayed ghanaians,especially the majority poor.And Mahama is telling ghanaians that 2016 will be better for them.Unfortunately the NPP will also run to the IMF and the World Bank when given the mandate to rule the nation again.The NPP and the NDC should not be given power to rule Ghana again.They have betrayed ghanaians..
B.SIMON 8 years ago

Actually J Mahama and his lazy government always waists Ghanaians monies without making any better impart on roads maintenance.

Actually J Mahama and his lazy government always waists Ghanaians monies without making any better impart on roads maintenance.
kk 8 years ago

KK or whatever u called urself, go 4k ur Ewe or pepeni mother of urs. If u think Yaw said something wrong. Aponkye because of plp like u that is why GH is still going backwards. Send me ur number n I will deal with ur punk a ...
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KK or whatever u called urself, go 4k ur Ewe or pepeni mother of urs. If u think Yaw said something wrong. Aponkye because of plp like u that is why GH is still going backwards. Send me ur number n I will deal with ur punk azz .
aikins 8 years ago

That wants to be retained as president? or he is just trying to be wicked to us, or he think he is doing a good job, or he is more concern about how to corrupt us to fill his bank accounts in Dubai so Ghanaians can go to h ...
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That wants to be retained as president? or he is just trying to be wicked to us, or he think he is doing a good job, or he is more concern about how to corrupt us to fill his bank accounts in Dubai so Ghanaians can go to hell, or the people around him are misinforming him about the situation on the ground about how Ghanaians are suffering under his regime? I really need explanations.
Kofi Portophy 8 years ago

Mahama is simple incompetent.

Mahama is simple incompetent.
FAB3WOSO 8 years ago

MAHAMA CAME INTO POLITICS ONLY TO STEAL TO ENRICH HIMSELF OTHERWISE WHY DID HE, AS A VICE PRESIDENT INFLATE THE PRICES OF AIR CRAFTS GHANA BOUGHT FROM BRASIL? AN INFURIATED PREZ MILLS, AN HONEST MAN WHO UNFORTUNATELY JOINED T ...
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MAHAMA CAME INTO POLITICS ONLY TO STEAL TO ENRICH HIMSELF OTHERWISE WHY DID HE, AS A VICE PRESIDENT INFLATE THE PRICES OF AIR CRAFTS GHANA BOUGHT FROM BRASIL? AN INFURIATED PREZ MILLS, AN HONEST MAN WHO UNFORTUNATELY JOINED THE THIEVING & ROGUE NDC, SET UP A COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE HIS OWN VICE PRESIDENT!!!! GOOGLE mills wanted mahama to be investigated. MAHAMA IS WORSE THAN AN ARMED ROBBER!!!!!!
FAB3WOSO 8 years ago

MAHAMA CAME INTO POLITICS ONLY TO STEAL TO ENRICH HIMSELF OTHERWISE WHY DID HE, AS A VICE PRESIDENT INFLATE THE PRICES OF AIR CRAFTS GHANA BOUGHT FROM BRASIL? AN INFURIATED PREZ MILLS, AN HONEST MAN WHO UNFORTUNATELY JOINED T ...
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MAHAMA CAME INTO POLITICS ONLY TO STEAL TO ENRICH HIMSELF OTHERWISE WHY DID HE, AS A VICE PRESIDENT INFLATE THE PRICES OF AIR CRAFTS GHANA BOUGHT FROM BRASIL? AN INFURIATED PREZ MILLS, AN HONEST MAN WHO UNFORTUNATELY JOINED THE THIEVING & ROGUE NDC, SET UP A COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE HIS OWN VICE PRESIDENT!!!! GOOGLE mills wanted mahama to be investigated. MAHAMA IS WORSE THAN AN ARMED ROBBER!!!!!!
Mohammed 8 years ago

The most insensetive government in the history of ghana. And you are still looking for second term in office. Commot there. Useless government.

The most insensetive government in the history of ghana. And you are still looking for second term in office. Commot there. Useless government.
Mohaimi 8 years ago

The dead goat government will kill us all. Why increase petroleum prices when at this time, the product is at its lowers in price on the world market in history of the commodity.

The dead goat government will kill us all. Why increase petroleum prices when at this time, the product is at its lowers in price on the world market in history of the commodity.
manu 8 years ago

IF YES, THEN USE YOUR COMON SENCE.WHOM ARE YOU CREATING THW REVEUE FOR? AS A PRESIDENT YOU DON'T PUT YOUR FOOT DOWN AND TAKE DECISION WHAT YOUR MINISTER WILL SAY WHEATHER GOOD OR BAD, U FOLLOW. YOU HAVE MADE ME REGRET VOTINF ...
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IF YES, THEN USE YOUR COMON SENCE.WHOM ARE YOU CREATING THW REVEUE FOR? AS A PRESIDENT YOU DON'T PUT YOUR FOOT DOWN AND TAKE DECISION WHAT YOUR MINISTER WILL SAY WHEATHER GOOD OR BAD, U FOLLOW. YOU HAVE MADE ME REGRET VOTINF FOR YOU. I AM AN NDC JOE MANU, WHAT YOU ARE DOING IS KILLING. OUE DEAR PARTY.
Moshie Kokonte 8 years ago

Very easy for Seth Terkper and Mahama to raise fuel prices since ministers, parliamentarians and other government officials do not have to pay for petrol. They are not going to feel the effect of this wicked act.

Very easy for Seth Terkper and Mahama to raise fuel prices since ministers, parliamentarians and other government officials do not have to pay for petrol. They are not going to feel the effect of this wicked act.
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Elorm-Berne, Switzerland 8 years ago

Mahama is simply lost. He has no clue what to do to take Ghanaians out of the quagmire he himself has plunged us into. Incompetence all over the place.

Mahama is simply lost. He has no clue what to do to take Ghanaians out of the quagmire he himself has plunged us into. Incompetence all over the place.
Larbi-Teshie 8 years ago

Parliament is no more needed in Ghana. They are not there for the people of Ghana. It is a useless entity they are only rubberstamping. They have to be ashamed of themselves for approving this new tax.

Parliament is no more needed in Ghana. They are not there for the people of Ghana. It is a useless entity they are only rubberstamping. They have to be ashamed of themselves for approving this new tax.
KWADWO 8 years ago

VERY TRUE, SPREAD THE TAX NET ,THAT IS BETTER THAN TAXING FUEL

VERY TRUE, SPREAD THE TAX NET ,THAT IS BETTER THAN TAXING FUEL
Sylvanus Joe Agorkpah 8 years ago

we shd bear in mind that we all h
ave MPs in the parliament who take decision on our behalf so if a bill or law or proposal is endorsed by parliament, it means we are all involved hence we shd insult our MPs for their own pa ...
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we shd bear in mind that we all h
ave MPs in the parliament who take decision on our behalf so if a bill or law or proposal is endorsed by parliament, it means we are all involved hence we shd insult our MPs for their own parochial interest. we shd stop the ethnic attacks and face the situations as they are.
obiba Broke 8 years ago

You voted for this lazy ndc government so shut up and deal with mahama the thief and his criminal organization

You voted for this lazy ndc government so shut up and deal with mahama the thief and his criminal organization
Cb 8 years ago

The youth of Ghana should rise up against the high cost of living in Ghana....we've been taken for granted for far too long...we need a massive demonstrations across the country to show our displeasure.....long live Ghana

The youth of Ghana should rise up against the high cost of living in Ghana....we've been taken for granted for far too long...we need a massive demonstrations across the country to show our displeasure.....long live Ghana
Nana Brefo US 8 years ago

Finance minister does not know what to do. He should have honourably resigned for his own good. Your policies are continually failing but seem to be fooled by people who do not know anything about economics hmmmm Ghana!!

Finance minister does not know what to do. He should have honourably resigned for his own good. Your policies are continually failing but seem to be fooled by people who do not know anything about economics hmmmm Ghana!!
XXX Files 8 years ago

This finance minister is just a puppet!

This finance minister is just a puppet!
Ghana must know. 8 years ago

No finance minister will succeed under thieve John Mahama and the ndc CREATE, LOOT AND SHARE GOVERNANCE. It's like fetching water with a broken pot . Wayome and all the other thieves are free because we have thieves in power. ...
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No finance minister will succeed under thieve John Mahama and the ndc CREATE, LOOT AND SHARE GOVERNANCE. It's like fetching water with a broken pot . Wayome and all the other thieves are free because we have thieves in power. They are CRIMINALS AND MUST BE KICK OUT OF POWER.
ORIGINAL VOICE OF REASON 8 years ago

Day 3 folks of the 311 daily countdown to the end of the lazy buffoon prez on Nov 7.....he feels emboldened to put tax on petroleum in the year of elections hoping Alata Ashawo will help him rig elections with the bloated reg ...
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Day 3 folks of the 311 daily countdown to the end of the lazy buffoon prez on Nov 7.....he feels emboldened to put tax on petroleum in the year of elections hoping Alata Ashawo will help him rig elections with the bloated register
justice Dompreh 8 years ago

more jobs should be created for the youth to undertake.This will employ more to the government. TO PREVENT ROBBERY.BY JUSTICE

more jobs should be created for the youth to undertake.This will employ more to the government. TO PREVENT ROBBERY.BY JUSTICE
lshmael 8 years ago

lnfact we dont have to hurry to increase petrol prices anytime government need money,critical review should make please dont do things wickedly because you the leaders dont suffur to get money.You choose to serve us but now w ...
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lnfact we dont have to hurry to increase petrol prices anytime government need money,critical review should make please dont do things wickedly because you the leaders dont suffur to get money.You choose to serve us but now we rather serve you why
somewherein.USA 8 years ago

John Mahama is a big fool

John Mahama is a big fool
lshmael 8 years ago

i dont understand we go for loan because we have not and yet you increase taxes and prices of petrol why

i dont understand we go for loan because we have not and yet you increase taxes and prices of petrol why
Francis 8 years ago

What an Xmas gift! Increase of petroleum products, increase of road toll, increase of utility bills and then using these tax payers money to brand buses. What a mess! Are our leaders excuse me sensible?
We need to revisit c ...
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What an Xmas gift! Increase of petroleum products, increase of road toll, increase of utility bills and then using these tax payers money to brand buses. What a mess! Are our leaders excuse me sensible?
We need to revisit colonial rule. Black man incapable of managing his own affairs. The independence is totally meaningless.
Apuu 8 years ago

mahama and his administration think ghanaians are all that fools, no wonder becouse mahama said ghanaians have short memory

mahama and his administration think ghanaians are all that fools, no wonder becouse mahama said ghanaians have short memory
Ghana must know. 8 years ago

Taxing fuel 'lazy' revenue raising means. What about excessive borrowing. If you allow incompetent thieves lie their way into government, that's what you get. They will continue to create,loot and share with impunity because ...
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Taxing fuel 'lazy' revenue raising means. What about excessive borrowing. If you allow incompetent thieves lie their way into government, that's what you get. They will continue to create,loot and share with impunity because they have the EC on their side to rig the elections. WAKE UP GHANAIANS. Another term for John Mahama and his incompetent administration means Ghana will be doomed for many many years to come.
B@Meat 8 years ago

All this aa fallin on deaf ears. How do u tell a dead goat to open/close its eyes? Im not surpris at dis, very soon dey will start taxin de number of times u open& clos ur eyes.

All this aa fallin on deaf ears. How do u tell a dead goat to open/close its eyes? Im not surpris at dis, very soon dey will start taxin de number of times u open& clos ur eyes.
National Agenda 8 years ago

Not only are they incompetent BUT also CAPITAL LAZY FOLKS.

Not only are they incompetent BUT also CAPITAL LAZY FOLKS.
Nyansasem 8 years ago

The government is flat out broke, and the fastest way it can raise money is to increase taxes on a product we have to buy. Where is this money going? Well, you all should know. It is going to buy crude and gas so you and I wi ...
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The government is flat out broke, and the fastest way it can raise money is to increase taxes on a product we have to buy. Where is this money going? Well, you all should know. It is going to buy crude and gas so you and I will face minimal dumsor in 2016, an election year, so come December we will all clap our hands for the government that they have solved dumsor and given us infrastructure projects......so we should vote for them. Whereas that money came from our own pockets. They don't care that they have squeezed our pockets dry during these 4 years. Why do I say we are stupid? Because they know we won't do shit about it, and their supporters will defend it, even as they struggle to put food in their mouths. Anokwa!!
KKO 8 years ago

That is why we all have to come together to kick them out! The incompetent Mahama has started a lot of projects in the rural areas. He is taxing petroleum products to reek in loads of funds to finish or bring these projects, ...
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That is why we all have to come together to kick them out! The incompetent Mahama has started a lot of projects in the rural areas. He is taxing petroleum products to reek in loads of funds to finish or bring these projects, especially the community secondary schools, to near completion in 2016.

He will then point to his "achievements", which the unsuspecting rural people will buy into. We are the ultimate losers.Let us impress upon the rural folks to reject these tricks!
MONA 8 years ago

Wrong focus breeds wrong ideas. Wrong ideas breed wrong policies. Wrong policies bore haphazard and insensitive decisions.The multiplier effect of these negativism are hardship and gnashing of teeth by the majority of persons ...
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Wrong focus breeds wrong ideas. Wrong ideas breed wrong policies. Wrong policies bore haphazard and insensitive decisions.The multiplier effect of these negativism are hardship and gnashing of teeth by the majority of persons who actually voted for these incoherent and incomprehensible leaders. Remember the ides of 1979 "GHANA IS LOOKING UP YOU"
Papa Yaw 8 years ago

No

No
kk 8 years ago

Ghanaians wake up n throw this bunch of NDC criminals away nkwaseasem kwa

Ghanaians wake up n throw this bunch of NDC criminals away nkwaseasem kwa
YAHAYA M. IBRAHIM 8 years ago

SABOTAGE NKOAAA. ONE TOUCH WIN FOR MAHAMA

SABOTAGE NKOAAA. ONE TOUCH WIN FOR MAHAMA
k.b 8 years ago

Yahaya are you a Ghanaian? Or you're one of the criminals, I wonder human being like you yahaya defending this wickedness mahama and his ndc government is doing to Ghanaians. God have mercy on us.

Yahaya are you a Ghanaian? Or you're one of the criminals, I wonder human being like you yahaya defending this wickedness mahama and his ndc government is doing to Ghanaians. God have mercy on us.
Asante Mensah, From Heaven 8 years ago

President Mahanadi don't have sympathy for Ghanaians. What government is this?

President Mahanadi don't have sympathy for Ghanaians. What government is this?
Yaw Luxuriau Mensah 8 years ago

Well if it is a lazy method but could bring some revenue to the nation, what is wrong with that?

Well if it is a lazy method but could bring some revenue to the nation, what is wrong with that?
Banahene 8 years ago

God will punish u for the insults on the government, when prices are going down non of u guys came out to congratulate the government, u 'll get roti in opposition in Jesus's mighty name

God will punish u for the insults on the government, when prices are going down non of u guys came out to congratulate the government, u 'll get roti in opposition in Jesus's mighty name
k.b 8 years ago

Banahene, another criminal fooool, God will punished you instead, , aboa funu. You will rot in jail with your criminal mahama and his wicked ministers

Banahene, another criminal fooool, God will punished you instead, , aboa funu. You will rot in jail with your criminal mahama and his wicked ministers
KOO 8 years ago

This Mahama government knows only the tax and spend method.People are earning lesser than they did eight years ago but are being asked to pay more taxes.Businesses are collapsing under the many tax regimes introduced by this ...
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This Mahama government knows only the tax and spend method.People are earning lesser than they did eight years ago but are being asked to pay more taxes.Businesses are collapsing under the many tax regimes introduced by this government.Why will any government increase taxes on petroleum products while the price of oil is falling globally?.The economy is in a dire situation and this government is wrongfully thinking it can improved it with taxes.
OKESSE 8 years ago

If the govt had invested in agric by putting money there there wouldn't be these senseless taxes . If govt had put money in manufacturing from the beginning, they won't go for IMF loans and impose Wicked tax on Ghanaians. Lea ...
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If the govt had invested in agric by putting money there there wouldn't be these senseless taxes . If govt had put money in manufacturing from the beginning, they won't go for IMF loans and impose Wicked tax on Ghanaians. Learn from the Koreans And other Economic Tigers.
Ghanaba. 8 years ago

MPs should be careful the way they approve taxes for NDC white colour thieves. I mean the rogues who create loot and share. They will only get the revenue and use the resources any how. We should resist any fuel price hike. ...
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MPs should be careful the way they approve taxes for NDC white colour thieves. I mean the rogues who create loot and share. They will only get the revenue and use the resources any how. We should resist any fuel price hike. We will demand from our MPs the full cost of all the various projects the NDC govt have undertaken. We demand full accountability. The day of reckoning will be soon, where these thieves will be brought to book.
Cephas Asam 8 years ago

Ndc's next means of revenue generation is to tax ghanaians to pay for the sun and the air we use

Ndc's next means of revenue generation is to tax ghanaians to pay for the sun and the air we use
Chief 8 years ago

Now taxes are more than the price of the crude. Who can buy petrol at more than 3.50 ghc per litre and diesel at more than 3.30 per litre?

Now taxes are more than the price of the crude. Who can buy petrol at more than 3.50 ghc per litre and diesel at more than 3.30 per litre?
Oldboy 8 years ago

Kindly suggest a more acceptable means of raising revenue for development. Criticizing wont solve the problem.

Kindly suggest a more acceptable means of raising revenue for development. Criticizing wont solve the problem.
Chief 8 years ago

How are other countries doing it? How was it done in the past. You have to look at the spending side as well. Are we overpaying for infrastructure development. Are we abusing the national purse?

How are other countries doing it? How was it done in the past. You have to look at the spending side as well. Are we overpaying for infrastructure development. Are we abusing the national purse?
Tony Blay 8 years ago

If you read through most of the comments on this forum, you wld realize that all the people insulting and somehow using inappropriet languages are people that are not presently living in Ghana and therefore have no idea how t ...
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If you read through most of the comments on this forum, you wld realize that all the people insulting and somehow using inappropriet languages are people that are not presently living in Ghana and therefore have no idea how the country is deteriorating. And sadly they don't have legal decuments to enable them visit their own country so I don't blame them. The point is they are not the ones voting, we the residents, the ones making sense in this forum are the one capable of voting sensibly this forthcoming election. They have access to computers so they say whatever to release their frustrations. WE GHANAIANS THAT ARE REALLY FEELING THE HEAT ARE NOT GOING TO SIT DOWN FOR THE PRESENT GOVERNMENT TO TAKE US FOR A RIDE!!!...Ghanaians are not that stupid. God bless our homeland Ghana!!
Niii 8 years ago

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Ofosu Ampofo said in 2008 that every party gets two terms and should get off the neck of Ghanaians. Now Ghanaians are lucky the NDC has enjoy it's two terms and looted Ghana so fellow Ghanaians let us boot them out come No ...
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Ofosu Ampofo said in 2008 that every party gets two terms and should get off the neck of Ghanaians. Now Ghanaians are lucky the NDC has enjoy it's two terms and looted Ghana so fellow Ghanaians let us boot them out come November 7th 2016. The NDC told us Ghanaians, let us not make a mistake they are criminals.
Adjei 8 years ago

Study the global business environment and you will find that it is the current trend now. Governments aim is to pursue the greater good. Surely if everybody in Ghana drinks Akpeteshie before meals. God forbid, Ghana governmen ...
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Study the global business environment and you will find that it is the current trend now. Governments aim is to pursue the greater good. Surely if everybody in Ghana drinks Akpeteshie before meals. God forbid, Ghana government will impose taxes. What will they be doing with this supposed Akpeteshie tax. Your guess will be as good as mine. In 2016, we urge those with knowledge about policy formulation to educate us in Ghana. Rise above fear and sycophancy
kofi amo 8 years ago

it only this government who doesnt of think of how to curb expenditure rather solution creating looting and sharing on the expense of poor society. mr president sack yourselve

it only this government who doesnt of think of how to curb expenditure rather solution creating looting and sharing on the expense of poor society. mr president sack yourselve
OKESSE 8 years ago

Hardworking Govt invest our taxes in agriculture, manufacturing, research, These high Taxes is coming from a lazy and not forward looking govt. high taxes brings inflation, depreciation of our currency. And eventually make wo ...
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Hardworking Govt invest our taxes in agriculture, manufacturing, research, These high Taxes is coming from a lazy and not forward looking govt. high taxes brings inflation, depreciation of our currency. And eventually make workers salary worthless.
efo 8 years ago

Any mentally retarded person can also govern an African state. Only secure patrons in the west or east and set up the clientele systems. Grease the engine thru corruption buy key pastors,judges, chiefs, and bingo. With a doci ...
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Any mentally retarded person can also govern an African state. Only secure patrons in the west or east and set up the clientele systems. Grease the engine thru corruption buy key pastors,judges, chiefs, and bingo. With a docile population mostly uneducated cool. Laughing all the way to the bank with the booty.
Queen 8 years ago

I don't understand why that STUPID FOOL seth terkper is still at post.He doesn't know what he's doing

I don't understand why that STUPID FOOL seth terkper is still at post.He doesn't know what he's doing
ogass 8 years ago

The president don,t know what is going on in the world, now petrol price are low, he is increasing price what stupid president we have in Ghana.

The president don,t know what is going on in the world, now petrol price are low, he is increasing price what stupid president we have in Ghana.
dela 8 years ago

if u sign useless contract where do u expect to get money for development.

if u sign useless contract where do u expect to get money for development.
eugene 8 years ago

USA has road/fuel tax but right low The low price filling station is charging $1.70 or 6.35 cedi for 4 liters(gallon)

USA has road/fuel tax but right low The low price filling station is charging $1.70 or 6.35 cedi for 4 liters(gallon)
Kwame 8 years ago

This must be the Better Ghana, Mahama was singing about. Oh boy, are we safe?

This must be the Better Ghana, Mahama was singing about. Oh boy, are we safe?

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