President Mahama to cut unnecessary public sector perks soon – Kwakye Ofosu

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Hmmmm 6 months ago

I hope you will walk the talk. The real test will be the second term of NDC should they win

I hope you will walk the talk. The real test will be the second term of NDC should they win
Kweku Tsin 6 months ago

Please make sure parliament votes on it, to make it law and harder to change in the future. Please reduce the number of regions from 16 back to 10. Expansion of the regions increased spending and corruption. If the highly pop ...
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Please make sure parliament votes on it, to make it law and harder to change in the future. Please reduce the number of regions from 16 back to 10. Expansion of the regions increased spending and corruption. If the highly populated regions of Accra and Kumasi can be managed by one regional mister, so should the others.
Kweku Tsin 6 months ago

Also, reduce the number of top officials in places like cocoa marketing board, gold board, oil companies who just suck the country dry with nothing to show for.

Also, reduce the number of top officials in places like cocoa marketing board, gold board, oil companies who just suck the country dry with nothing to show for.
DEAD GOAT MAHALIAR IS BACK 6 months ago

Confused government still promising in power. Hope the cut includes refunding the over Ghc 80million that was given to you to share to media houses that are doing your bidding. Thieves in government.

Confused government still promising in power. Hope the cut includes refunding the over Ghc 80million that was given to you to share to media houses that are doing your bidding. Thieves in government.
JACK TORONTO 6 months ago

You are not worried about the $58M waste at the cathedral, the $12M Pwalualugu dam and the $52B that were transfered from the GCB to an unknown destination by OFORI ATTA.

You are not worried about the $58M waste at the cathedral, the $12M Pwalualugu dam and the $52B that were transfered from the GCB to an unknown destination by OFORI ATTA.
Hp 6 months ago

$52B? Ei na Ghana GDP koraa y3 s3n?

$52B? Ei na Ghana GDP koraa y3 s3n?
YES! WE MUST RESUCE THE NUMBER OF MPs TO 75 AND SACK THE REMAINING 200 AND THEN MERGE CONSTITUENCIES TOGETHER TO MAKE A TOTAL OF 75 CONSTITUENCIES NATIONWIDE, NOT 275 !!! 6 months ago

WE CAN SACK 200 MPs AND RETAIN ONLY 75 MPs. THAT WILL BE A SIGNIFICANT SAVINGS FOR MOTHER GHANA AND WE CAN USE THAT MONEY ALONE TO DUALIZE ACCRA TO KUMASI ALL THE WAY TO BURKINA FASO. WE MUST ALSO STOP "WORSHIPPING" THE USELE ...
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WE CAN SACK 200 MPs AND RETAIN ONLY 75 MPs. THAT WILL BE A SIGNIFICANT SAVINGS FOR MOTHER GHANA AND WE CAN USE THAT MONEY ALONE TO DUALIZE ACCRA TO KUMASI ALL THE WAY TO BURKINA FASO. WE MUST ALSO STOP "WORSHIPPING" THE USELESS MPs, MINISTERS, CEOs AND OTHER POLITICIANS WHO ARE PAID BY OUR TAX MONIES. ANYWAY, USELESS ARROGANT SAM GEORGE MUST BE SACKED. SHE IS A DISGRACE TO MAHAMA!!!
Bennie 6 months ago

About President Mahama cutting cost in government spending. He should first of all stop paying for housing , cars and other perks to the ministers. They get payed for what they do , and they get paid well to afford their ow ...
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About President Mahama cutting cost in government spending. He should first of all stop paying for housing , cars and other perks to the ministers. They get payed for what they do , and they get paid well to afford their own housing. Rich countries like America, Canada and other well to do countries, don’t pay accommodations and luxury cars to their MPS. Former President of America Joe Biden traveled by train everyday to go to his residence in Delaware which is not paid by government.Cut all unnecessary perks giving to them, will save the government a lot of money to fix our gutters. Thanks to the buststopboys , they deserves the perks from the government. Think about how much the country will save Mr. President.
AHIMADU 6 months ago

JDM IS THE HOPE

JDM IS THE HOPE
godfather 6 months ago

Ah the largest numbers of beneficiaries are from the legislature and the judiciary so letting them out of the net means scanty savings

Ah the largest numbers of beneficiaries are from the legislature and the judiciary so letting them out of the net means scanty savings
John Manu 6 months ago

Don't show you ignorance in governance here. I will educate you free of charge. There are 3 arms of government (all independent of one another). President has "real control' only over the executive.

Don't show you ignorance in governance here. I will educate you free of charge. There are 3 arms of government (all independent of one another). President has "real control' only over the executive.
Twene Jonas 6 months ago

The savings from those cuts will be just a fraction of the advantages. The most important benefits include garnishing support and patriotism from the rest of the citizens for the implementation of development policies. As it ...
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The savings from those cuts will be just a fraction of the advantages. The most important benefits include garnishing support and patriotism from the rest of the citizens for the implementation of development policies. As it is now, it's a great disincentive to sacrifice slightly for the nation (if it's within your means to do that) seeing politicians flaunting in opulence from taxpayers sweat. It's a big slap on the face of the average citizen, thereby creating insensitivity and corruption. This simple trick has been the bane of good policies resistance and industrial strikes, but blinded by greed, governments will never learn, especially Akuffo Addo's govt.
Joyfulness 6 months ago

Thank you.

Thank you.
Kwame 6 months ago

Pay the contractors and the striking nurses and stop this campaign talk.

Pay the contractors and the striking nurses and stop this campaign talk.
Nana TRUMU TRUMU Addo 6 months ago

RETRIEVE ALL MONEY AND ASSETS STOLLEN BY NPP THIEVES

RETRIEVE ALL MONEY AND ASSETS STOLLEN BY NPP THIEVES
Ken 6 months ago

This one of reasons why nursing allowance should have been scrapped long but because of political gains. If the Government is willing to negotiate why don't you come to the table since you your concerns to be addressed. God ...
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This one of reasons why nursing allowance should have been scrapped long but because of political gains. If the Government is willing to negotiate why don't you come to the table since you your concerns to be addressed. God help us.
JK 6 months ago

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.: 6 months ago

CRIMINALS AND SCAMMERS.KWASIAFOUR

CRIMINALS AND SCAMMERS.KWASIAFOUR
Osman. 6 months ago

Great leadership is all about the people. Mahama has won my vote for NDC. Never again will I vote for NPP.

Great leadership is all about the people. Mahama has won my vote for NDC. Never again will I vote for NPP.
AFriCa 6 months ago

Soon? When is soon? We won't hear about it again, and if we do, it's only going to be just one or two of those nation wrecking costs out of the numerous unearned useless benefits they enjoy which would be scrapped just to thr ...
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Soon? When is soon? We won't hear about it again, and if we do, it's only going to be just one or two of those nation wrecking costs out of the numerous unearned useless benefits they enjoy which would be scrapped just to throw dust in the public's eye. Nothing significant is coming out of this. Mahama after pardoning Samy Gyamfu made it clear he has no intention of instilling discipline on our public purse and dented the the image of his corruption fight. Low minded individuals will not understand this but time will be the judge. Politicians will never make Ghana grow right, they will continue to milk the state using different approaches at the expense of the taxpayer. Let's wait and see the 'significant' result of this exercise, if it is indeed not one of their gimmicks...
AFriCa 6 months ago

Soon? When is soon? We won't hear about it again, and if we do, it's only going to be just one or two of those nation wrecking costs out of the numerous unearned useless benefits they enjoy which would be scrapped just to thr ...
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Soon? When is soon? We won't hear about it again, and if we do, it's only going to be just one or two of those nation wrecking costs out of the numerous unearned useless benefits they enjoy which would be scrapped just to throw dust in the public's eye. Nothing significant is coming out of this. Mahama after pardoning Samy Gyamfu made it clear he has no intention of instilling discipline on our public purse and dented the the image of his corruption fight. Low minded individuals will not understand this but time will be the judge. Politicians will never make Ghana grow right, they will continue to milk the state using different approaches at the expense of the taxpayer. Let's wait and see the 'significant' result of this exercise, if it is indeed not one of their gimmicks....
Otoo 6 months ago

If no ex-gratia, you are only telling them to steal in volumes because there will not be service benefit.

If no ex-gratia, you are only telling them to steal in volumes because there will not be service benefit.
Ismail 6 months ago

Listen to yourself speak this nonsense. They'll steal because they create the avenue for that.They (politicians) have created a system that condones thievery to benefit themselves otherwise this thought wouldn't have even cro ...
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Listen to yourself speak this nonsense. They'll steal because they create the avenue for that.They (politicians) have created a system that condones thievery to benefit themselves otherwise this thought wouldn't have even crossed your mind. A typical African myopic mentality. With a strong system put in place to curb corruption, none will even think of stealing from the state. You think whites are angels? a big NO, but their system is strong enough to check any criminality that's why they grow at a faster rate. Such a stupid comment, they should enjoy useless ex-gratias and allowances to prevent them from stealing? Are you sane at all?
Co2 6 months ago

Scammers, nothing you can address without mentioning the previous government why, if your NDC government don't have any solutions just leave ghanaians alone

Scammers, nothing you can address without mentioning the previous government why, if your NDC government don't have any solutions just leave ghanaians alone
Dwarf 6 months ago

It is a step in the right direction. Leadership by example

It is a step in the right direction. Leadership by example
freddy k 6 months ago

why didn't he cancel the 78million for govt communications??mtchewww

why didn't he cancel the 78million for govt communications??mtchewww
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Ivory Mensah 6 months ago

If ex gracia is scraped, it will be a plus for NDC come 2028

If ex gracia is scraped, it will be a plus for NDC come 2028
Coach 6 months ago

Felix (Hon), I hope these cuts will be drastic! As you must be fully aware, the myriad of socio - economic challenges facing us have no place for PERKS! Cheers!

Felix (Hon), I hope these cuts will be drastic! As you must be fully aware, the myriad of socio - economic challenges facing us have no place for PERKS! Cheers!
Dawna 6 months ago

Just like squirrel in animal farm. Always scamming people. Two like good, four legs bad!!! Hahahaha

Just like squirrel in animal farm. Always scamming people. Two like good, four legs bad!!! Hahahaha
Martin Kreisler 6 months ago

Well, he can start by thoroughly reviewing the 'emoluments' of Presidential appointees in 'high profile' positions; that is if he really means to 'walk the talk'. He should not merely target the 'petty' privelidges and/or all ...
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Well, he can start by thoroughly reviewing the 'emoluments' of Presidential appointees in 'high profile' positions; that is if he really means to 'walk the talk'. He should not merely target the 'petty' privelidges and/or allowances of ordinary civil and public servants, as seems to have been done in past.
Obuor 6 months ago

How soon. Or he is waiting for you all to fill up your pockets before he does so

How soon. Or he is waiting for you all to fill up your pockets before he does so
Mensa 6 months ago

Out through the front door + in again through backdoor = 0 achievement.

Out through the front door + in again through backdoor = 0 achievement.
Sage 6 months ago

He has stolen enough and is stinkingly rich, so he can tell Ghanaians this Nonsense.

He has stolen enough and is stinkingly rich, so he can tell Ghanaians this Nonsense.
AyyBeeCee 6 months ago

The judiciary and legislature must also not receive ex-gratia.
This 'monkey de work, baboon de chop' and 'four legs good, two legs better' must cease.
They don't feel ashamed collecting it year in year out while the masses ...
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The judiciary and legislature must also not receive ex-gratia.
This 'monkey de work, baboon de chop' and 'four legs good, two legs better' must cease.
They don't feel ashamed collecting it year in year out while the masses are suffering.

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