Slimmest Goverment Ever ?

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Nana Esi, Ottawa 11 years ago

Good show. Mr. President. May the almighty God guide and protect you in all that you do.

Good show. Mr. President. May the almighty God guide and protect you in all that you do.
**TRUTH HURTS 11 years ago

GH HAS NO TOILETS...CLASSROOM SHITTING
PEOPLE SHIT IN CLASSROOMS... BUT NDC AND MILLS MAHAMA GOVT ROBBED GHANAIANS AND GAVE THE MONEY TO WOYOME...

MONEY THAT COULD HAVE BEEN USED TO BUILD PUBLIC TOILETS IN THE COUNTRY...
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GH HAS NO TOILETS...CLASSROOM SHITTING
PEOPLE SHIT IN CLASSROOMS... BUT NDC AND MILLS MAHAMA GOVT ROBBED GHANAIANS AND GAVE THE MONEY TO WOYOME...

MONEY THAT COULD HAVE BEEN USED TO BUILD PUBLIC TOILETS IN THE COUNTRY...

AND THE FOOLISH NDC ALIENS SUPPORTERS...WHO WERE REFUGEES KEEPS MAKING NOISE ABOUT THIS CORRUPT PARTY CALLED NDC.
TNC 11 years ago

THIS IS NO TRUTH,IT IS HALUCINATING !

THIS IS NO TRUTH,IT IS HALUCINATING !
SHAMO 11 years ago

JOHN MAHAMA IS THE FIRST MAN TO HAVE 4800 WITHESSES IN LAW COURT BEFORE HE CAN BE PREZ

JOHN MAHAMA IS THE FIRST MAN TO HAVE 4800 WITHESSES IN LAW COURT BEFORE HE CAN BE PREZ
things falling in line 11 years ago

NDC BIG WIGS SHOULD KNOW THAT NO MORE INDISCRIMINATE CHOPPING OF MONEY, BUT WORKING TO BUILD GHANA FOR US ALL, SO THEY SHOULD ALLOW OTHERS WHO QUALIFY BEST TO SERVE GHANA, FOR GHANA TO BE BRIGHT AND GOOD PLACE TO LIVE.

NDC BIG WIGS SHOULD KNOW THAT NO MORE INDISCRIMINATE CHOPPING OF MONEY, BUT WORKING TO BUILD GHANA FOR US ALL, SO THEY SHOULD ALLOW OTHERS WHO QUALIFY BEST TO SERVE GHANA, FOR GHANA TO BE BRIGHT AND GOOD PLACE TO LIVE.
Grandson of Asahnti Monkey 11 years ago

Love it Love it Love it.
One ministry is a Ministry which should have one Minister period.
One example VALCO has only one CEO no deputy CEO , no Assistant CEO and No second, third or forth CEO then Directors, managers in th ...
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Love it Love it Love it.
One ministry is a Ministry which should have one Minister period.
One example VALCO has only one CEO no deputy CEO , no Assistant CEO and No second, third or forth CEO then Directors, managers in the same office why.
No more waiste of the country money.
If this headline is true then I salute President Mahama for an excellent start.Small efficient,effective and visionary and dicipline Government.
JATO 11 years ago

AL-HAJJ,You are trully A RETEND PRESS.Baturi is more CORRUPT and National Security should watch him.

AL-HAJJ,You are trully A RETEND PRESS.Baturi is more CORRUPT and National Security should watch him.
Pipilipi 11 years ago

So do we shit in your mouth and school in your bedroom?

So do we shit in your mouth and school in your bedroom?
****SIMPLE TRUTH HURTS*** 11 years ago

YOU CAN SHIT IN YOUR TEAM 'C' REFUGEE NDC PARTY WHO CARES?

THERE ARE NO TOILETS IN GHANA, BUT YOUR GOVT GAVE THE GHANA'S MONEY TO WOYOME...

REFUGEES, THINK LIKE YOU... WE KNOW.

YOU CAN SHIT IN YOUR TEAM 'C' REFUGEE NDC PARTY WHO CARES?

THERE ARE NO TOILETS IN GHANA, BUT YOUR GOVT GAVE THE GHANA'S MONEY TO WOYOME...

REFUGEES, THINK LIKE YOU... WE KNOW.
****SIMPLE TRUTH HURTS*** 11 years ago

GHANA NEEDS OUR MONEY BACK FOR OUR CHILDREN, SO THAT THEY CAN STAY OFF THE STREETS SELLING SACHET WATER AND GO TO SCHOOL..

THERE ARE NO TOILETS IN THE RURAL AREAS... SO THE PEOPLE ARE SHITTING IN CLASSROOMS...

REFUGEES ...
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GHANA NEEDS OUR MONEY BACK FOR OUR CHILDREN, SO THAT THEY CAN STAY OFF THE STREETS SELLING SACHET WATER AND GO TO SCHOOL..

THERE ARE NO TOILETS IN THE RURAL AREAS... SO THE PEOPLE ARE SHITTING IN CLASSROOMS...

REFUGEES NDC PARTY DO NOT CARE ABOUT THE BELOVED MOTHER GHANA... OH VERY SAD...

GREEDY BASTARDS AT WORK....
Gee 11 years ago

You lot should try and be a bit more analytcal in your assessments.
For staters, a slim Gov't relative to what?
Having a sim Gov't based on head count does not reflect the effect on the public purse.
Are you aware that the ...
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You lot should try and be a bit more analytcal in your assessments.
For staters, a slim Gov't relative to what?
Having a sim Gov't based on head count does not reflect the effect on the public purse.
Are you aware that the salaries of these MP's and Ministers have been quadripled and backdated for about a couple of years?
This simply means, having 10 ministers today costs the Gov't thrice as much as having 30 Ministers two years ago.

So now, Nana Esi, I hope you catch my drift. This slim Gov't issue defeats the purpose. It is designed to fool people like you. I hope you take this in good faith and strive to look beyond the surface all the time before you make logical conclusions.
Nee 11 years ago

We wait to see.How about the creation of new ministries.This paper is not a credible paper.

We wait to see.How about the creation of new ministries.This paper is not a credible paper.
Kojo 11 years ago

Recycled IMF appointments.

Recycled IMF appointments.
Yaw Adu-Asare 11 years ago

Are you talking efficiency in the execution of stated public policies?

Are you talking efficiency in the execution of stated public policies?
ADAMA 11 years ago

GIVE ATINGA MAHAMA PITO

GIVE ATINGA MAHAMA PITO
Wwwwwwwwww 11 years ago

Adama, you are a fool!!!!!!!!!!!!

Adama, you are a fool!!!!!!!!!!!!
Pipilipi 11 years ago

And give adope Akuffo Addo some wee

And give adope Akuffo Addo some wee
ADAMA 11 years ago

HE NEEDS PITO

HE NEEDS PITO
Pipilipi 11 years ago

You and Akuffo Addo need cocain!

You and Akuffo Addo need cocain!
KASANGA 11 years ago

This bald-faced guy must stop being the conduit for delivering the Prez's personal feelings to the public.

This bald-faced guy must stop being the conduit for delivering the Prez's personal feelings to the public.
Judge 11 years ago

Exhibit to the world that Ghana can also show off when it comes to delivering a slim, smarter, efficient and corruption free government when it comes to Africa. Ignore those in your party who will go all lengths to influence ...
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Exhibit to the world that Ghana can also show off when it comes to delivering a slim, smarter, efficient and corruption free government when it comes to Africa. Ignore those in your party who will go all lengths to influence you do things their own way(self-centered individuals). Great leaders only succeed only when they stay put to their own convictions and principles that is often guided by the rule of the greater good. Mahama make Ghana an icon of hope and never succumb to the detractors who cannot see things beyond the tip of their nose(s). God bless Ghana.
JONNY 11 years ago

LIES, LIER!.YOU'RE JUST TRYING TO KNOCK HEADS TOGETHER -( THE PRESIDENT & THE PARTY HIERARCHY )STOP THAT, LIER.

LIES, LIER!.YOU'RE JUST TRYING TO KNOCK HEADS TOGETHER -( THE PRESIDENT & THE PARTY HIERARCHY )STOP THAT, LIER.
Woman's wisdom. 11 years ago

If you are interested in forming the slimest government ever, why did you force the EC to create 45 more new constituencies when there was not enough time to prepare for it before the elections? I want to tell Jon Mahama that ...
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If you are interested in forming the slimest government ever, why did you force the EC to create 45 more new constituencies when there was not enough time to prepare for it before the elections? I want to tell Jon Mahama that, no one believes in him anymore. When he tells you to look up into the skies, just look down because there would be a big spur waiting to damage your cornea up there. He preaches virtue and practices vice. He has never told one single truth in his life. He is a rapist, a womanizer, a thief, corrupt, evil, criminal and a murderer. Let him come clean on all these crimes and say to all Ghanians that he did not steal the elections. Shame on you, big thief.
TNC 11 years ago

DEAR JOHN,OUR BELOVED PRESIDENT !
I CAN SEE THAT YOU ARE BETWEEN THE DEVIL AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA.WHEN YOU APPOINT MORE MINISTERS TO WORK WITH,YOU WILL BE BLAMED BY YOUR DETRACTORS,AND IF YOU APPOINT FEWER,YOUR OWN PARTY MEN ...
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DEAR JOHN,OUR BELOVED PRESIDENT !
I CAN SEE THAT YOU ARE BETWEEN THE DEVIL AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA.WHEN YOU APPOINT MORE MINISTERS TO WORK WITH,YOU WILL BE BLAMED BY YOUR DETRACTORS,AND IF YOU APPOINT FEWER,YOUR OWN PARTY MEN WILL BE ANNOYED WITH YOU !
PLEASE, JUST DO WHAT YOU THINK GHANAIANS WILL BE HAPPY ABOUT AND LOVE YOU FOR AND DAMNED THESE HUNGRY VULTURES AND SYCOPHANTS !
J O 11 years ago

No retirement in NDC. no new faces. The old peple are mostly filled with ideas of military and colonial experiences and some of them are irrelevant in our age. No wonder ther sre no progress.

No retirement in NDC. no new faces. The old peple are mostly filled with ideas of military and colonial experiences and some of them are irrelevant in our age. No wonder ther sre no progress.
Jason 11 years ago

God job President.

It is better to be effective then having morons running around..

God job President.

It is better to be effective then having morons running around..
Kwaku 11 years ago

Does it means he's going to cut down the number of propagandists too?I think the first person that should be sent parking is Alhaji Bature,that illiterate buffoon.

Does it means he's going to cut down the number of propagandists too?I think the first person that should be sent parking is Alhaji Bature,that illiterate buffoon.
Simon Loghod 11 years ago

Those who are angry, are they the greedy bastards papa J talked about? Who the cap fit..... Mr. President, good show.

Those who are angry, are they the greedy bastards papa J talked about? Who the cap fit..... Mr. President, good show.
Ghana citizen of integrity. 11 years ago

Once you selct people it is rather difficult to admit mistake. It is wiser to be cauious in the selections process.

Once you selct people it is rather difficult to admit mistake. It is wiser to be cauious in the selections process.
OBRONI 11 years ago

I am from the Netherlands a country with a GDP exceding Ghana 132 times and we have 12 Commisioners(governors) for our 12 provinces and a cabinet of 12 ministers and 12 deputy ministers.
Mahama is doing well trying to bring ...
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I am from the Netherlands a country with a GDP exceding Ghana 132 times and we have 12 Commisioners(governors) for our 12 provinces and a cabinet of 12 ministers and 12 deputy ministers.
Mahama is doing well trying to bring the numbers down
PROF.JOHN MAWULI 0249665536/028443322 11 years ago

YOU CAN SERVE YOUR COUNTRY,EVEN BETTER,WITHOUT BEING A PRESIDENT,MINISTER ECT.SIMPLY BRIGHTEN THE CORNER WHERE YOU ARE.DO NOT FIGHT FOR POST.IT IS NOT DIVINE.

YOU CAN SERVE YOUR COUNTRY,EVEN BETTER,WITHOUT BEING A PRESIDENT,MINISTER ECT.SIMPLY BRIGHTEN THE CORNER WHERE YOU ARE.DO NOT FIGHT FOR POST.IT IS NOT DIVINE.
insight to the bone 11 years ago

So far agreeably he has picked potentially very capable people , whether or not they are actually bold , courageous and competent enough is another matter as most of these people stood by to save their skins while atrocities ...
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So far agreeably he has picked potentially very capable people , whether or not they are actually bold , courageous and competent enough is another matter as most of these people stood by to save their skins while atrocities and evil mismanagement not to forget corruption went on . yes they are better than the previous bunch who only started doing things in the last year of their mandate so they could have projects to use as bargaining chips to retain whatever posts or favour they can, stress again none of the projects were there's in the first place and some had been in the sistem 4 to 10 years and all of a sudden parliamentary approvals , hoodwinking us into thinking they really cared . mr president be wise and assess your ministers every 6 months and if they are not performing move them out , dont wait and keep incompetent , lazy .evil minded corrupt fools in place
Kwaku 11 years ago

You people have forgotten that Kokou Anyidoho,that pig with loose brain and Nii Lante Vanderpuije that rotten wee smoking violent Ga boy have not received their appointments.

You people have forgotten that Kokou Anyidoho,that pig with loose brain and Nii Lante Vanderpuije that rotten wee smoking violent Ga boy have not received their appointments.
Too Late 11 years ago

A slime but effective Goverment can deliver better than a bulky one.

A slime but effective Goverment can deliver better than a bulky one.
GOAHEAD 11 years ago

HE IS DOING GOOD JOB WITH HIS APPT. SOME OF THOSE GUYS SHOULD NOT ANYTHING BECAUSE THEY ARE LEECHES AND BLOOD SUCKERS.

HE IS DOING GOOD JOB WITH HIS APPT. SOME OF THOSE GUYS SHOULD NOT ANYTHING BECAUSE THEY ARE LEECHES AND BLOOD SUCKERS.
Kofi 11 years ago

If Mahama intends getting things right, I'm all for it. Good luck to him. However, this news is coming from an incredible source. I wish it were true.

If Mahama intends getting things right, I'm all for it. Good luck to him. However, this news is coming from an incredible source. I wish it were true.
Ken 11 years ago

John the third,it is attainable but will your people allow?

John the third,it is attainable but will your people allow?
Yaw Adu-Asare 11 years ago

The idea of efficient government is what we need.

Capacity to execute stated public policies makes for efficiency.

The idea of efficient government is what we need.

Capacity to execute stated public policies makes for efficiency.
MOSES 11 years ago

WHY SHOULD PV OBENG AND SPIO BE GIVEN ANY MINISTERIAL APPOINTMENTS? THEY ARE BOTH EYING THE PRESIDENCY. AND PV, IS HE NOT TIED AFTER CHOPPING POST FOR SO LONG A TIME.

WHY SHOULD PV OBENG AND SPIO BE GIVEN ANY MINISTERIAL APPOINTMENTS? THEY ARE BOTH EYING THE PRESIDENCY. AND PV, IS HE NOT TIED AFTER CHOPPING POST FOR SO LONG A TIME.
MAHAMA 11 years ago

NTAFO) PARTY APUUUUUU

NTAFO) PARTY APUUUUUU
Roger Miller 11 years ago

Woni ne wo se APUUUUUU

Woni ne wo se APUUUUUU
Kwabena Gyamfi 11 years ago

Mahama is in the process of forming his govt so it is wrong for this toilet paper to jump to conclusion.

Mahama is in the process of forming his govt so it is wrong for this toilet paper to jump to conclusion.
EZEKIEL 11 years ago

The performance should be the YARDSTICK and NOT the SIZE of govt.Ghana cannot afford to be spending her resources MAINLY ON GOVT APPOINTEES whiles our INFRA-STRUCTURE leaves very much to be DESIRED!!
President,many people wi ...
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The performance should be the YARDSTICK and NOT the SIZE of govt.Ghana cannot afford to be spending her resources MAINLY ON GOVT APPOINTEES whiles our INFRA-STRUCTURE leaves very much to be DESIRED!!
President,many people wish you a "LUCKY HAND". Perform and SURPRISE the people who WISH you harm!
Kukurantumi Kpakpoe 11 years ago

Wasteful and bloated government is a sure ticket to a one term presidency. Efficiency must be the order of the day.

Wasteful and bloated government is a sure ticket to a one term presidency. Efficiency must be the order of the day.
Kobina Zenkwat 11 years ago

That is the way to go, John. Norway, one of the richest countries in the world, has no deputy ministers. Why should Ghana, one of the poorest countries on planet earth, have deputy ministers with fat salaries, when it cannot ...
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That is the way to go, John. Norway, one of the richest countries in the world, has no deputy ministers. Why should Ghana, one of the poorest countries on planet earth, have deputy ministers with fat salaries, when it cannot even provide basic hard infrastucture such reliable railway network, adequate water supply and drainage for its regional capitals, reliable electricity supply and so on. When shall we start thinking as rational humans by setting our priorities right for a better tomorrow?
Paul Amuna 11 years ago

So you want us to believe that all the so-called party 'apparatchiks' campaigned for he party and the president for job? You must be joking. What would PV Obeng as chief of staff have brought to the government?

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So you want us to believe that all the so-called party 'apparatchiks' campaigned for he party and the president for job? You must be joking. What would PV Obeng as chief of staff have brought to the government?

If anything, the man should be considered for council of state! Why, you want to take us back to the 1980s? You see media speculators like you want to cause sensation, create unnecessary and apparent dissatisfaction and make the work of the president and government difficult. Just leave the man alone to appoint whom he deems fit and let him run he country. You will be same same ones to criticise him if he appoints these 'old gizzers'.
ATAKORA BEDIAKO 11 years ago

DID PV OBENG WANT THE CHIEF OF STAFF POSITION? I DON'T SO.HE IS BIGGER THAN THAT POSITION.

DID PV OBENG WANT THE CHIEF OF STAFF POSITION? I DON'T SO.HE IS BIGGER THAN THAT POSITION.

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