Ghanaians 'roast’ MTN CEO over 'we cannot scrap E-Levy instantly' comment after Mahama's assent

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Beautiful Nonsense 8 months ago

It's not his fault! Blame Akufo-Addo/ Bawumia (Ofori-Atta) government.

It's not his fault! Blame Akufo-Addo/ Bawumia (Ofori-Atta) government.
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Prince 8 months ago

But they could implement it instantly when the NPP imposed it. Foolish talk!

But they could implement it instantly when the NPP imposed it. Foolish talk!
Ghanaman 8 months ago

The people complaining here sadly don't even understand what the ceo means by regulatory approval.
That is why education is very important.
Regulatory approval is given by the NCA, which is the regulatory authority for all ...
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The people complaining here sadly don't even understand what the ceo means by regulatory approval.
That is why education is very important.
Regulatory approval is given by the NCA, which is the regulatory authority for all Telcos.
Until MTN receives a letter from the the NCA, they don't have the authority to scrap the e-levy. There is a process from the president signing a bill to the NCA giving that directive by a letter to MTN. The time that process takes is not in the hands of MTN.
Ghanaman 8 months ago

Ghanaians and impatience! This is a simple thing. The Telcos have nothing to gain from the e-levy but even though the president has signed its removal, they still require a formal directive from the NCA before it can be imple ...
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Ghanaians and impatience! This is a simple thing. The Telcos have nothing to gain from the e-levy but even though the president has signed its removal, they still require a formal directive from the NCA before it can be implemented.
It's just like if you are a Salesman in a shop and you hear your your ceo say announce publicly that the company has reduced all prices by 30%. Do you straightaway start changing the prices on labels in the shop without being given a formal directive by your senior management? Of course not!
The Telcos don't take directives directly from the president. The president after signing the scrapping of the e-levy, then directs the respective ministry to give the directive to the NCA, which then directs the Telcos to implement it. There is a chain of command that Telcos cannot breach.
HE The Ugly Dwarf 8 months ago

We are pathetic. We can't make the phones, not even cards, and the network too is owned by a foreigners. He carries his profits away. How do you expect the economy to grow? Hoe can we.have a stable country?

We are pathetic. We can't make the phones, not even cards, and the network too is owned by a foreigners. He carries his profits away. How do you expect the economy to grow? Hoe can we.have a stable country?
Donatus 8 months ago

Can he show us the regulatory approval before his implementation?

Can he show us the regulatory approval before his implementation?
Donatus 8 months ago

No more E-Levy, effective immediately’ – GRA orders compliance with tax abolition

No more E-Levy, effective immediately’ – GRA orders compliance with tax abolition
Rose 8 months ago

This ZULUS they want to milk us dry Multi Choice too is the same increasing. subscription fees anytime DZATA I trust you. Check them.

This ZULUS they want to milk us dry Multi Choice too is the same increasing. subscription fees anytime DZATA I trust you. Check them.
BAWUMIAH NOT CORRUPT LIKE MAHAMA 8 months ago

MAHAMA IS A CROOK HE KNOWS SOMETHING ABOUT THIS, TRUST ME

MAHAMA IS A CROOK HE KNOWS SOMETHING ABOUT THIS, TRUST ME
Kofi 8 months ago

Your mother and father knows something stupid fool

Your mother and father knows something stupid fool
Nzema k- TURN KETA INTO CITY ON THE SEA 8 months ago

The calculation and the code that deducts the tax is very easy to alter. The percentage was stated in the script just edit the script and change the percentage to zero. Simple.. don't think that every Ghanaian is block heade ...
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The calculation and the code that deducts the tax is very easy to alter. The percentage was stated in the script just edit the script and change the percentage to zero. Simple.. don't think that every Ghanaian is block headed
Filigo 8 months ago

Then he should be prepared to meet us in court. A dumbass miserable potato like him. Spits!!

Then he should be prepared to meet us in court. A dumbass miserable potato like him. Spits!!
Danso 8 months ago

Let's boycott MTN service la. It's that simple.

Let's boycott MTN service la. It's that simple.
Mkwes 8 months ago

We going go flood their offices if they deduct a pesewa.

We going go flood their offices if they deduct a pesewa.
Bk man 8 months ago

Yeah is true is not his fault
Is the thieves who helped him to robbed Ghanaians
So he has the audacity to say all this nonsense he doesn't know power has changed and he thinks this government is also corrupt as the nana/B ...
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Yeah is true is not his fault
Is the thieves who helped him to robbed Ghanaians
So he has the audacity to say all this nonsense he doesn't know power has changed and he thinks this government is also corrupt as the nana/Bawumia npp
SA 8 months ago

Whatever he is asking for, let's give it to him, why should we waste our energy on this, then he can refund all charges effective from the date GRA abolished it, it is that simple.

Whatever he is asking for, let's give it to him, why should we waste our energy on this, then he can refund all charges effective from the date GRA abolished it, it is that simple.
Mohammed Seidu . 8 months ago

Discipline institution say like the Military take instructions from their Commander, as their regulator of unit affairs, so unless the Commander confirms or declares a public or National holiday say 6 March as a holiday, it w ...
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Discipline institution say like the Military take instructions from their Commander, as their regulator of unit affairs, so unless the Commander confirms or declares a public or National holiday say 6 March as a holiday, it will be a disciplinary offence for not reporting to work because the government has declared 06 March as a holiday..

So the MTN CEO is very right. Financial Institutions must take instructions on financial matters from the Regulator and not what is in the news.
Zamata 8 months ago

Does he know that he and MTN can be sued for a number of criminal charges?

Does he know that he and MTN can be sued for a number of criminal charges?
.com 8 months ago

Exactly,now that US $165m is not coming.God bless you CEO.

Exactly,now that US $165m is not coming.God bless you CEO.
Economy bully man 8 months ago

Every country now is putting taxes on everything and we as a third world country want to scrap them. WTF. The west will pu tax on everything. Mahama shouldn’t be stupid.

Every country now is putting taxes on everything and we as a third world country want to scrap them. WTF. The west will pu tax on everything. Mahama shouldn’t be stupid.
Kk 8 months ago

When Bawumia was dancing on the streets, promising Ghanaians that he would scrap e-levy when he comes to power what was he thinking.? Too much pork causes confusion

When Bawumia was dancing on the streets, promising Ghanaians that he would scrap e-levy when he comes to power what was he thinking.? Too much pork causes confusion
Doe 8 months ago

Whom are you collecting for. The one who you are collecting the money for, says he doesn’t want the money. What is your problem. The law says stop. You also knew that this E levey will be abolished. Why didn’t you start t ...
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Whom are you collecting for. The one who you are collecting the money for, says he doesn’t want the money. What is your problem. The law says stop. You also knew that this E levey will be abolished. Why didn’t you start to work on that? You are a disgrace to the people of Ghana.
Timothy Dyson Kwaku Wednesday 8 months ago

You cannot scrap taxes in a so called 3rd world country. Meanwhile Africa can be classified as advanced countries o with all our minerals.

You cannot scrap taxes in a so called 3rd world country. Meanwhile Africa can be classified as advanced countries o with all our minerals.
Abroad 8 months ago

MTN CEO thinks he stands above the law, above the prez.
For so long they speak about it,
is this CEO from a different planet .....?

MTN CEO thinks he stands above the law, above the prez.
For so long they speak about it,
is this CEO from a different planet .....?
Ages 8 months ago

You don’t blame him because they the largest market share, they steal from us and we let go. After all though the service is poor they still recording more clients. So he has the effrontery to disrespect a legislation by pa ...
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You don’t blame him because they the largest market share, they steal from us and we let go. After all though the service is poor they still recording more clients. So he has the effrontery to disrespect a legislation by parliament. They need proper competition
Yen ky3 ni 8 months ago

Mahama must not play the stupid games with us. In this 21st century, no one can play with our intelligence as a nation. Why is the whole western countries adding tax values in this era and we here want it scrapped? What for?

Mahama must not play the stupid games with us. In this 21st century, no one can play with our intelligence as a nation. Why is the whole western countries adding tax values in this era and we here want it scrapped? What for?
Kk 8 months ago

It is not compulsory. You can accumulate your own e-levy and take it physically to the jubilee house every month, it will be accepted. You explain to them that as for you, you don't agree so you have brought yours. Simple!

It is not compulsory. You can accumulate your own e-levy and take it physically to the jubilee house every month, it will be accepted. You explain to them that as for you, you don't agree so you have brought yours. Simple!
MTN will never stop stealing Data 8 months ago

MTN cant stop stealing data from unsuspecting customers because data disappeance has been incorporated in their operations to make profit. Moreover what they sell for 2gb is actually 1.5gb of data. The company support both N ...
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MTN cant stop stealing data from unsuspecting customers because data disappeance has been incorporated in their operations to make profit. Moreover what they sell for 2gb is actually 1.5gb of data. The company support both NPP and NDC financially so they have to make those monies back. Sam George please buy 2gb data and see whether you can use it to download 1.2gb movies. Now to the Boss, if I buy data and buy another data again because the previous has disappeared and so on does that not increase your sales and profits. Unless he is telling us that he is not rewarded for increase sales and profits. We are not stupid Boss.
walley 8 months ago

Ei kwasi broni, atase atase catch am!!

Ei kwasi broni, atase atase catch am!!
ASA 8 months ago

Nonsense talk from this foreigner they are in Africa to rub us fools did you guys wait for a regulatory process after Akuffo Addo implemented this shit? I just sent 14,400gh this idiot deducted me 133gh what is who is behind ...
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Nonsense talk from this foreigner they are in Africa to rub us fools did you guys wait for a regulatory process after Akuffo Addo implemented this shit? I just sent 14,400gh this idiot deducted me 133gh what is who is behind this daylight robbery our major problem in Ghana very greedy company Mmoa
Kkk 8 months ago

Look at this descendant of Ian Smith and Pik Botha.
Murderous twerp with skull full of insects

Look at this descendant of Ian Smith and Pik Botha.
Murderous twerp with skull full of insects
De Don 8 months ago

Another one

Another one
Onaapo 8 months ago

In the first place why should Ghana allow MTN to operate are they FINANCIAL SERVICES OR MOBILE PHONE OPERATORS?

ONLY BANKS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO DO MOMO BUSINESS AND STOP THESE THIEVES AND CRIMINALS M ...
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In the first place why should Ghana allow MTN to operate are they FINANCIAL SERVICES OR MOBILE PHONE OPERATORS?

ONLY BANKS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO DO MOMO BUSINESS AND STOP THESE THIEVES AND CRIMINALS MTN FROM MOMO BUSINESS
Dallas1 8 months ago

Let that dude charge anybody for E-levy and see what will happen to him! Do you think this is Akufo-Addo's lawless era?

Let that dude charge anybody for E-levy and see what will happen to him! Do you think this is Akufo-Addo's lawless era?
Muha 8 months ago

Idiot

Idiot
Samurai 8 months ago

Kwasiato!! you have been allowed to rip us off for so long you think you can do what you like.

Kwasiato!! you have been allowed to rip us off for so long you think you can do what you like.
MTN CEO STEPHEN BLEWETT,SOUTH AFRICAN A PRODUCT OF APARTHEID 8 months ago

Listen how this twisted mindsets of this White Racist South African,Stephen Blewett A Products benefctor of Apartheid , Dictates Fighting Against Policies of Ghanaian Government, Who Recruicts this Whites
Trashed to Come ...
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Listen how this twisted mindsets of this White Racist South African,Stephen Blewett A Products benefctor of Apartheid , Dictates Fighting Against Policies of Ghanaian Government, Who Recruicts this Whites
Trashed to Come for a Job, The MTN CEO Positions Should be taken given to Ghanaian National Ghanaians Patronised MTN Operation in our Country, How Come Swoned White Enemy of Peace Progress Devolopments in African Continent dare comes to take Ghanaian Job.
Tom T 8 months ago

If there was a letter to MTN introduce ELevy, then he is right for there must be written communication to him asking him to chase the charge.

If there was a letter to MTN introduce ELevy, then he is right for there must be written communication to him asking him to chase the charge.
The SILLY Children Afenyo Markins and Annor Dompreh 8 months ago

Then he will receive another letter to cancel e-levy! It is that simple.

Then he will receive another letter to cancel e-levy! It is that simple.
The SILLY Children Afenyo Markins and Annor Dompreh 8 months ago

Can Sam George, as a matter of urgency sort this Bafoon out? Is he saying if government had approved for telcos to increase their tariff from today, they would wait that long to implement it? He is certainly out of his mind. ...
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Can Sam George, as a matter of urgency sort this Bafoon out? Is he saying if government had approved for telcos to increase their tariff from today, they would wait that long to implement it? He is certainly out of his mind. This time around, the government should be ruthless in dealing with such miscreant.
Nonsense 8 months ago

Else where this will be the end of MTN dominance and as a company. Who are you to say otherwise to the country's president decision. This is nonsense

Else where this will be the end of MTN dominance and as a company. Who are you to say otherwise to the country's president decision. This is nonsense
MTN GHANA,CEO, SHOULD BE GIVEN TO GHANAIAN NATIONAL 8 months ago

Stephen Blewett must leave our Country, Stephen Blewett is sleeping cells, An enemy Saboteur, Atypical of Socalled Whites communities in Some Parts of African Continent They are worse unrepentant Whites bastards settlem ...
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Stephen Blewett must leave our Country, Stephen Blewett is sleeping cells, An enemy Saboteur, Atypical of Socalled Whites communities in Some Parts of African Continent They are worse unrepentant Whites bastards settlements Groups threatening Native Africans Socio Economic Political Order Any where in the Continent, Stephen Blewett must packed outs leaves our Country
ras 8 months ago

And no one is addressing the poor network the telecommunications are giving us.
Call and data are as bad as anything

And no one is addressing the poor network the telecommunications are giving us.
Call and data are as bad as anything
New 8 months ago

Typical wicked uncompassionate so called whiteman!

Typical wicked uncompassionate so called whiteman!
Kofi 8 months ago

Look at another criminal and thieve (white man)

Look at another criminal and thieve (white man)
New 8 months ago

Typical wicked, greedy, uncompassionate so called white man!

Typical wicked, greedy, uncompassionate so called white man!
HDondon 8 months ago

CEO if you can't see you can hear

CEO if you can't see you can hear
New order 8 months ago

Mas demo is the key

Mas demo is the key
Pandemic 8 months ago

Greedy ceo go to your conutry

Greedy ceo go to your conutry
Ras Silas Aganey 8 months ago

U cannot implement your mother immediately...look at this useless pig

U cannot implement your mother immediately...look at this useless pig
JM for Ghana 8 months ago

Look at this stupid fooooool criminal. Nonsense guy. Thieves. Stop all deductions immediately. Gyemiiii fuo

Look at this stupid fooooool criminal. Nonsense guy. Thieves. Stop all deductions immediately. Gyemiiii fuo
KWAME NKRUMAH NOA NA OMPER YASEM NO 8 months ago

It is time Ghana must have its own mobile networks, Nigeria have Globe as National asset why not Ghana?MTN is not even performing better,it is time to have alternative for the country

It is time Ghana must have its own mobile networks, Nigeria have Globe as National asset why not Ghana?MTN is not even performing better,it is time to have alternative for the country
Citizen 8 months ago

Dear CEO. Have you seen the long queues in Kumasi of your customers needing customer care. Are you happy to see such long queues, better do something about it because your customers will begin to flush your chips in the toile ...
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Dear CEO. Have you seen the long queues in Kumasi of your customers needing customer care. Are you happy to see such long queues, better do something about it because your customers will begin to flush your chips in the toilet.
Kwame Angel 8 months ago

Total idiocy. After the president has signed this into law, what regulatory processes does this pig want again? Throw him out of the country if he can't respect Ghanaians and our laws.

Total idiocy. After the president has signed this into law, what regulatory processes does this pig want again? Throw him out of the country if he can't respect Ghanaians and our laws.
Ghanaba 8 months ago

You can't implement it immediately BUT you could start charging immediately it was passed. It's not ur fault but we Ghanaians. If Ghanaians were to patronise and cherish our own there wouldn't be such.
All that we Ghanaians ...
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You can't implement it immediately BUT you could start charging immediately it was passed. It's not ur fault but we Ghanaians. If Ghanaians were to patronise and cherish our own there wouldn't be such.
All that we Ghanaians know is " noko fioo". In Ghana the foreigner has more rights than the indigenous people. WHAT A SHAME!!!!!!! Hooooooo
Kweku Boateng Jnr 8 months ago

Corrupt CEO!

Corrupt CEO!
SMH 8 months ago

Without e-levy how is the government going to increase revenue? With the Trump tariffs potentially resulting in trade deficit, how do they intend make up for that black hole.. idiots who cannot think ahead but only act in sel ...
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Without e-levy how is the government going to increase revenue? With the Trump tariffs potentially resulting in trade deficit, how do they intend make up for that black hole.. idiots who cannot think ahead but only act in selfish political interest. A good government would have efficiently let any additional taxes work for the people and the country.. let’s watch the space on what comes next
E k 8 months ago

Ghanaians can't wait for any approval the same day it was introduce you started deduction so what happen?? Mr CEO,

Ghanaians can't wait for any approval the same day it was introduce you started deduction so what happen?? Mr CEO,
Opportunity for Telecel/Airteltigo 8 months ago

Telecel and Airteltigo should quickly scrap it leaving MTN and let's see of the monopoly enjoyed by MTN will be swallowed or not. This is nonsense. It toom your "seconds" to implement but reversing would have to take time? JM ...
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Telecel and Airteltigo should quickly scrap it leaving MTN and let's see of the monopoly enjoyed by MTN will be swallowed or not. This is nonsense. It toom your "seconds" to implement but reversing would have to take time? JM must act like Trump
ame 8 months ago

MTN must get ready to leave Ghana if this idiot cannot comply with a presidential assent of E-levy repeal bill. let us sack him like Nana Addo and NPP

MTN must get ready to leave Ghana if this idiot cannot comply with a presidential assent of E-levy repeal bill. let us sack him like Nana Addo and NPP
My name is Maximus 8 months ago

Maybe its in the terms of contract.

Maybe its in the terms of contract.
What processing? 8 months ago

They were aware that this day will come so should have made standing preparation for a switch. They must refund a pesewa deducted.

They were aware that this day will come so should have made standing preparation for a switch. They must refund a pesewa deducted.
Hannan 8 months ago

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Ezzyboss 8 months ago

This man so called CEO of MTN enjoyed huge Salary and goodies from the company that's why he doesn't want the E-Levy to cancel immediately. Stupid Ass.

This man so called CEO of MTN enjoyed huge Salary and goodies from the company that's why he doesn't want the E-Levy to cancel immediately. Stupid Ass.
SD.com 8 months ago

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