Ghanaians are not going to pay taxes, and sit and watch the taxes that should have been sent to the Metropolitan, Municipal and District assemblies via the DACF and other instruments looted with impunity, and go back and clea ... read full comment
Ghanaians are not going to pay taxes, and sit and watch the taxes that should have been sent to the Metropolitan, Municipal and District assemblies via the DACF and other instruments looted with impunity, and go back and clean the public space, for which they have been taxed.
Ghanaians are very clean and would clean their immediate surroundings that ends at the boundary of the public space.
Any work outside of that environment is the work of the waste management depts. of the MMDA who through the Local Gov't ministry should receive the taxes that Ghanaians have paid exactly for such work.
If there would be any prosecution it would be the gov't that has looted taxpayer funds and as a result has created the situation where the DACF is in arrears for over 3years.
There would be no browbeating in this country. The Mahama-led NDC gov't should release the funds to the MMDA's to do their work and get the waste management depts. to clean the public space.
ELINAM 9 years ago
What tax? 80% of our youths can't find job and 75%of adults not working and 65% of all that works steal - money and materials - from where they work at.
If you're not working and lazy around all day and go to your local chu ... read full comment
What tax? 80% of our youths can't find job and 75%of adults not working and 65% of all that works steal - money and materials - from where they work at.
If you're not working and lazy around all day and go to your local church all day and night and create filth by throwing around pure water sachets and other plastics indiscriminately, who the hell do we expect to clean our dirty and filthy behind?
ISSIFU 9 years ago
There's something called dustbin or trash cans. Does the NDC gov't know what it is and what it is used for?
A primary 3 school pupil I happened to ask said she new what it was for and in her school, they had then at differen ... read full comment
There's something called dustbin or trash cans. Does the NDC gov't know what it is and what it is used for?
A primary 3 school pupil I happened to ask said she new what it was for and in her school, they had then at different places and when she finishes eating her banana or orange, she drops it in the trash can.
Maybe the NDC gov't needs to go and ask primary 3 pupils how trash is managed in their schools.
Gye Nyame 9 years ago
Public area cleaning is the responsibility of the government, there is no law that says that citizens are required to clean their neighborhoods. What government should put on the books if not already there is to fine citizens ... read full comment
Public area cleaning is the responsibility of the government, there is no law that says that citizens are required to clean their neighborhoods. What government should put on the books if not already there is to fine citizens who litter but how do you even enforce that law when there are no public trash cans that are picked up daily. The courts could also ask folks with minor offenses to do community services like cleaning. Other than that it is illegal to prosecute folks for simply not participating in sanitation day.
ISSIFU 9 years ago
And when they do ask the kids, they should release the DACF funds so the MMDA's can clear the filth and rubbish which has consumed Ghana and made it one of the filthiest and the dirtiest under this Mahama-led NDC gov't.
And when they do ask the kids, they should release the DACF funds so the MMDA's can clear the filth and rubbish which has consumed Ghana and made it one of the filthiest and the dirtiest under this Mahama-led NDC gov't.
ELINAM 9 years ago
Have you ever been to most part of Cape Coast, Teshie,James Town and Chorkor and top it up with Nima and the Zongos.
Otabil's big church is closed to a filthy dump and big chocked and smelly gutter where open defication tak ... read full comment
Have you ever been to most part of Cape Coast, Teshie,James Town and Chorkor and top it up with Nima and the Zongos.
Otabil's big church is closed to a filthy dump and big chocked and smelly gutter where open defication takes place.
Damn, most Ghanaians are pigs.
Kwame Safo 9 years ago
I think cmments like Elinam's demonstrate how a lack of thinking among our leaders is beading us dry. Since this Sanitation day was introduced very little has been heard of how government is seriously working to dispose of wa ... read full comment
I think cmments like Elinam's demonstrate how a lack of thinking among our leaders is beading us dry. Since this Sanitation day was introduced very little has been heard of how government is seriously working to dispose of waste. We clear the gutters and leave the waste on the road sides. Sadly President Mahama and his advisors can still not figure out how to manage waste. The result is an eyesore and the towns are growing smellier every sanitation day. It is not just about taking part in the exercise. What is worrying is the lack of leadership in this matter. A sad reflection on those leading Ghana today. Confused!!!1
ATIA FRAFRA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 9 years ago
TANII IS STILL TANII, WHAT EVER IT IS. MAHAMA IS TANII, NO BRAINS! !!!!!!!!!!!
TANII IS STILL TANII, WHAT EVER IT IS. MAHAMA IS TANII, NO BRAINS! !!!!!!!!!!!
Black Banana 9 years ago
Complete nonsense do the people not pay VAT and all taxes what does he think it is for. His free housing
Complete nonsense do the people not pay VAT and all taxes what does he think it is for. His free housing
Close Observer 9 years ago
NON OF THE SUBORDINATES OF THE CLUELESS PRESIDENT HAVE A SENSIBLE APPROACH OR SOLUTION TO ANYTHING. VOTE THEM OUT IN 2016.
WE HAVE LIVED TOGETHER PEACEFULLY UNTIL THE USELESS NDC PARTY WAS FORMED.
''We have been vice p ... read full comment
NON OF THE SUBORDINATES OF THE CLUELESS PRESIDENT HAVE A SENSIBLE APPROACH OR SOLUTION TO ANYTHING. VOTE THEM OUT IN 2016.
WE HAVE LIVED TOGETHER PEACEFULLY UNTIL THE USELESS NDC PARTY WAS FORMED.
''We have been vice presidents for far too long, it is time you make ONE OF YOUR OWN President.'' - John Mahama.
WHAT ARE THE REST OF US TO JOHN MAHAMA?
WE NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEM.
THE USELESS NDC PARTY IS TURNING ONE TRIBE AGAINST ANOTHER
TURNING ONE RELIGION AGAINST ANOTHER
THERE WAS EVEN AN ATTEMPT BY ATTA MILLS TO poison football clubs with politics just for the SELFISH INTEREST of the USELESS NDC PARTY.
Everything that unites us as a peaceful nation is under attack by the USELESS NDC PARTY. Before they divide Ghana and leave us in shreds VOTE THE USELESS NDC PARTY OUT IN 2016.
We have lived peacefully without any TRIBAL OR RELIGIOUS POLITICS before the USELESS NDC PARTY WAS FORMED and their manifesto signed with blood. We don't need any division in Ghana. WE ARE INTER-MARRIED, AND WE ARE ONE PEOPLE. NDC IS DANGEROUS, VOTE THEM OUT IN 2016.
(GB3M3I KOME TOO DZI WO. GAM3I NY3KA NYI3AA AM3S33. NDC NFEE NY3 BULUU, NI AM3 NSHI NY3 Y3 OHIA MLI.)
An advice from a sensible GA who can read through the lines.
Kankama. 9 years ago
You need to use the Tax you collect to hire people to clean our environment.
You need to use the Tax you collect to hire people to clean our environment.
odensi 9 years ago
Forcing us on sanitation exercise is unconstitutional and uncalled for. It is your duty to employ staff to pay them for the work or get the necessary materials to do this work.We pay our taxes for such work to be done and sti ... read full comment
Forcing us on sanitation exercise is unconstitutional and uncalled for. It is your duty to employ staff to pay them for the work or get the necessary materials to do this work.We pay our taxes for such work to be done and still wanted it to be done by us? Do your part by providing the amenities like good streets water and drainage systems. Lead the sanitation exercise by doing what is expected from local government. We work hard on weekdays to provide our basics. Weekend is to recuperate for our hard working.Using these days or time for sanitation exercise is very stressful.
educator 9 years ago
We work to pay taxes and not to clean gutters. If a minister has time time to do that is because is not been though how to do his job. Stop collecting undeserved benefit and use that money to pay people without job using the ... read full comment
We work to pay taxes and not to clean gutters. If a minister has time time to do that is because is not been though how to do his job. Stop collecting undeserved benefit and use that money to pay people without job using them in sanitation.
Minister we are not in Russia during Stalin and this is better for you otherwise Siberia was your last vacation before finally departing.
Modibo Keita 9 years ago
This useless NDC government must be be voted out. I see no reason why the citizens should do the cleaning when people are paid to do this job.
This useless NDC government must be be voted out. I see no reason why the citizens should do the cleaning when people are paid to do this job.
Monica 9 years ago
Nonsense! Prosecute them for what? What is the lazy Assembly doing? Why are we paying such huge taxes?
Nonsense! Prosecute them for what? What is the lazy Assembly doing? Why are we paying such huge taxes?
De 9 years ago
Why? Are we in a jungle? Why is every single gov't appointee so obsessed with this so-called national sanitation day? That is not the way to renew a sense of patriotism in citizens about civic responsibilities? Why constant u ... read full comment
Why? Are we in a jungle? Why is every single gov't appointee so obsessed with this so-called national sanitation day? That is not the way to renew a sense of patriotism in citizens about civic responsibilities? Why constant use of threats? Is this the only issue that gov't can address? There are several unpardonable corrupt issues that are sinking the nation. These are clear everyday and yet those making ugly noises with a so-called sanitation day exercise the only "important" matter to issue warnings and threats about. Why can't MMDAs enforce existing sanitation by-laws, if they are not irrelevant, rather than this monthly closing of stores and offices and businesses. Now every MMDCE and Minister speaks as if they are the supreme law. Why the unnecessary obsession?
Obiba 9 years ago
The Minister is perhaps misguided in his quest to maintain his job. Does he for instance know that Ghana is signatory to international laws against enforced labour except for prision setences and that the constitution also pr ... read full comment
The Minister is perhaps misguided in his quest to maintain his job. Does he for instance know that Ghana is signatory to international laws against enforced labour except for prision setences and that the constitution also proscribes that?
Concerned Citizen 9 years ago
This minister's statement is a sad reflection of the level of ignorance of our leaders today. This man, a whole minister of state, clearly doesn't understand that you cannot arrest any Ghanaian for refusing to take part in th ... read full comment
This minister's statement is a sad reflection of the level of ignorance of our leaders today. This man, a whole minister of state, clearly doesn't understand that you cannot arrest any Ghanaian for refusing to take part in the National Sanitation Day cleaning excercise.
Tuffour Agyemang 9 years ago
Foolish minister. What is the prosecution for? This is saying harass any one who does not participate. This will not stand in any reputable court of law, but for "jungle" Ghana anything is possible. These minister's and thei ... read full comment
Foolish minister. What is the prosecution for? This is saying harass any one who does not participate. This will not stand in any reputable court of law, but for "jungle" Ghana anything is possible. These minister's and their behavior are alarming. They believe they are above every one. Foolishness at its peak.
Ghanaians are not going to pay taxes, and sit and watch the taxes that should have been sent to the Metropolitan, Municipal and District assemblies via the DACF and other instruments looted with impunity, and go back and clea ...
read full comment
What tax? 80% of our youths can't find job and 75%of adults not working and 65% of all that works steal - money and materials - from where they work at.
If you're not working and lazy around all day and go to your local chu ...
read full comment
There's something called dustbin or trash cans. Does the NDC gov't know what it is and what it is used for?
A primary 3 school pupil I happened to ask said she new what it was for and in her school, they had then at differen ...
read full comment
Public area cleaning is the responsibility of the government, there is no law that says that citizens are required to clean their neighborhoods. What government should put on the books if not already there is to fine citizens ...
read full comment
And when they do ask the kids, they should release the DACF funds so the MMDA's can clear the filth and rubbish which has consumed Ghana and made it one of the filthiest and the dirtiest under this Mahama-led NDC gov't.
Have you ever been to most part of Cape Coast, Teshie,James Town and Chorkor and top it up with Nima and the Zongos.
Otabil's big church is closed to a filthy dump and big chocked and smelly gutter where open defication tak ...
read full comment
I think cmments like Elinam's demonstrate how a lack of thinking among our leaders is beading us dry. Since this Sanitation day was introduced very little has been heard of how government is seriously working to dispose of wa ...
read full comment
TANII IS STILL TANII, WHAT EVER IT IS. MAHAMA IS TANII, NO BRAINS! !!!!!!!!!!!
Complete nonsense do the people not pay VAT and all taxes what does he think it is for. His free housing
NON OF THE SUBORDINATES OF THE CLUELESS PRESIDENT HAVE A SENSIBLE APPROACH OR SOLUTION TO ANYTHING. VOTE THEM OUT IN 2016.
WE HAVE LIVED TOGETHER PEACEFULLY UNTIL THE USELESS NDC PARTY WAS FORMED.
''We have been vice p ...
read full comment
You need to use the Tax you collect to hire people to clean our environment.
Forcing us on sanitation exercise is unconstitutional and uncalled for. It is your duty to employ staff to pay them for the work or get the necessary materials to do this work.We pay our taxes for such work to be done and sti ...
read full comment
We work to pay taxes and not to clean gutters. If a minister has time time to do that is because is not been though how to do his job. Stop collecting undeserved benefit and use that money to pay people without job using the ...
read full comment
This useless NDC government must be be voted out. I see no reason why the citizens should do the cleaning when people are paid to do this job.
Nonsense! Prosecute them for what? What is the lazy Assembly doing? Why are we paying such huge taxes?
Why? Are we in a jungle? Why is every single gov't appointee so obsessed with this so-called national sanitation day? That is not the way to renew a sense of patriotism in citizens about civic responsibilities? Why constant u ...
read full comment
The Minister is perhaps misguided in his quest to maintain his job. Does he for instance know that Ghana is signatory to international laws against enforced labour except for prision setences and that the constitution also pr ...
read full comment
This minister's statement is a sad reflection of the level of ignorance of our leaders today. This man, a whole minister of state, clearly doesn't understand that you cannot arrest any Ghanaian for refusing to take part in th ...
read full comment
Foolish minister. What is the prosecution for? This is saying harass any one who does not participate. This will not stand in any reputable court of law, but for "jungle" Ghana anything is possible. These minister's and thei ...
read full comment