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WATER AND LIGHT 11 years ago

GHANAIANS ARE NOT LIKE YOUR NUMEROUS CONCUBINES YOU DECIEVED EVERYDAY.

GHANAIANS ARE NOT LIKE YOUR NUMEROUS CONCUBINES YOU DECIEVED EVERYDAY.
HAWA YAKUBU 11 years ago

yes your asawo mother is one of the numerous concubines.

yes your asawo mother is one of the numerous concubines.
KARI BANDA 11 years ago

MAY THE GRACE OF GOD FOLLOW YOU ALL THE DAYS OF YOUR PRESIDENCY. MAY YOUR ENEMY BE PUT TO SHAME. MAY YOUR DESTROYERS NEVER SUCCEED. MAY YOUR GHANA BE THE BEST IT CAN BE. WE ARE WITH YOU MR PRESIDENT, AND PRAYING FOR YOU EVERY ...
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MAY THE GRACE OF GOD FOLLOW YOU ALL THE DAYS OF YOUR PRESIDENCY. MAY YOUR ENEMY BE PUT TO SHAME. MAY YOUR DESTROYERS NEVER SUCCEED. MAY YOUR GHANA BE THE BEST IT CAN BE. WE ARE WITH YOU MR PRESIDENT, AND PRAYING FOR YOU EVERY DAY.
AMEN
zoobie-zoobie 11 years ago

How many ministers, deputy ministers, regional ministers, ministers of state, ministeres at the presidency, ministers of state without portfolio, senior advisors, junior advisors, wise ministers, comunication team, spokesmen. ...
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How many ministers, deputy ministers, regional ministers, ministers of state, ministeres at the presidency, ministers of state without portfolio, senior advisors, junior advisors, wise ministers, comunication team, spokesmen... what a joke.
OLLIE POLLIE 11 years ago

EVERYBODY IS LIVING IN THE HANDS OF THE GOVT AND THIS MUST CHANGE

EVERYBODY IS LIVING IN THE HANDS OF THE GOVT AND THIS MUST CHANGE
OLD SOLDIER 11 years ago

The NDC would have to explain to Ghanaians how a dead man came to author and sign a letter!

The opening paragraph states, “I came to serve; I have finished my time here on earth and have moved on to everlasting rest and ...
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The NDC would have to explain to Ghanaians how a dead man came to author and sign a letter!

The opening paragraph states, “I came to serve; I have finished my time here on earth and have moved on to everlasting rest and celestial duties with my heavenly father.”

The immediate question is; how did the dead man come to sign his own personal tribute, since he is already in heaven?

The letter then goes on melodramatically, “As you leaf through these pages of my life’s story, I pray to God that it touches your heart in many positive ways. Weep not, I am not dead. I am alive and awake in the Lord. Ghana will not die; Ghana will live to declare the works of the Lord. As I rest in perfect peace in the celestial realms with my maker, I pledge to always uphold and defend the good name of Ghana. Remember the Lord in all your ways and He will protect you. Stay well my brothers and sisters, I will always be with you. Signed (with actual signature) John Evans Atta Mills...
FREEDOM FIGHTER 11 years ago

There are too many politicians for a small country like Ghana and wasting our resources on such unproductive projects as such will see us confirming the stupid theory that the third world nations have no sense of purpose...if ...
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There are too many politicians for a small country like Ghana and wasting our resources on such unproductive projects as such will see us confirming the stupid theory that the third world nations have no sense of purpose...if we want to be competitive as nation that can stand any test of time...it's time we spend this money we're wasting on this school of politicians,on our youth;giving them the best quality education and jobs to create a better society,where at least we consume what we produce.....where our simple society of raw material producers will eventually turn into a more complex and industrialised nation with jobs for all those who want to work.
With all these ministers and their likes living as if they have contributed to make live better for the citzenry,we create a society where a few live better at the expense of majority and this is a dangerous situation that is bound to turn into violent society at the long run.
Ghana is a young country as far as democracy is concerned, if we want to create a society based on the principle of equity and egalitarianism then we should start correcting this wrong concept that the "political elites" should live in heaven whilst their electorates live in hell.
The president should not only take a superficial look at this injustice but should take a profound action to make a difference.
michigan 11 years ago

Well said.

Well said.
GHANAVIA 11 years ago

Be real Dramani Mahama, Ghanaians ain't no fools.
Let pay and fringe benefits revert to pre 2012 levels. Cosmetic dressing is a non starter.

Be real Dramani Mahama, Ghanaians ain't no fools.
Let pay and fringe benefits revert to pre 2012 levels. Cosmetic dressing is a non starter.
GOD IS MY JUDGE HONESTNEST 11 years ago

Yes this is a good decision,the so call western democracy,state ministers and MP's purchase their own vehicles on high purchase from the banks and fuel them with their own packet money,rent their own houses and pay the rent w ...
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Yes this is a good decision,the so call western democracy,state ministers and MP's purchase their own vehicles on high purchase from the banks and fuel them with their own packet money,rent their own houses and pay the rent with from their salary.It's long over due Ghanaians wake up we are our own enemies right.May God HELP US to do the right things.
Kojo 11 years ago

Start with that and we would have some credibility in you.

Start with that and we would have some credibility in you.
Nana 11 years ago

No need to have a minister for Transport and then another for roads and highways. No need to have Minister for Communications and another for Information. No need for Ministry for Women, Gender and whatever fancy name you cal ...
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No need to have a minister for Transport and then another for roads and highways. No need to have Minister for Communications and another for Information. No need for Ministry for Women, Gender and whatever fancy name you call it. Cut the waste. We are tired.
DusTY-FooT-pHiloSophER 11 years ago

Good one there.

Good one there.
ABRANTIE GYASI 11 years ago

Where are the trains,DC10 of Ghana Airways and about 12 national ships The Black Star Lines baptized with the names of major rivers in Ghana such as River DENSU,ANKOBRA,PRA,OFIN and others.?

Where are the trains,DC10 of Ghana Airways and about 12 national ships The Black Star Lines baptized with the names of major rivers in Ghana such as River DENSU,ANKOBRA,PRA,OFIN and others.?
Tired Man 11 years ago

I'M TIRED OF EDITORS WHO SLEEP ON THE JOB. HIGH PURCHASE?
SEE? YOU SHOULD HAVE VOTED FOR NPP FOR FREE EDUCATION.
A WORD TO THE WISE.

I'M TIRED OF EDITORS WHO SLEEP ON THE JOB. HIGH PURCHASE?
SEE? YOU SHOULD HAVE VOTED FOR NPP FOR FREE EDUCATION.
A WORD TO THE WISE.
BREAD 11 years ago

Another factor for such a move is that, it will make future 'aspiring'
politicians to think twice before embarking on that prospects - that is,
NO FREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEBIES!!
Thanks Mr President, may God grant you more ...
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Another factor for such a move is that, it will make future 'aspiring'
politicians to think twice before embarking on that prospects - that is,
NO FREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEBIES!!
Thanks Mr President, may God grant you more wisdom to rule our dear country.
WE NEED WATER &LIGHT 11 years ago

ALL GHANA NEED NOW IS WATER AND LIGHT NOTHING ELSE.

ALL GHANA NEED NOW IS WATER AND LIGHT NOTHING ELSE.
OLLIE POLLIE 11 years ago

GHANA FIRST

GHANA FIRST
Nana Akomea 11 years ago

This pepeni is always engaged in cheap talk about everything.

This pepeni is always engaged in cheap talk about everything.
Sebastian Parker 11 years ago

YOU ARE VERY, VERY, VERT STUPIOD!!!!!!! PERIOD!!!!!!!

YOU ARE VERY, VERY, VERT STUPIOD!!!!!!! PERIOD!!!!!!!
HAWA YAKUBU 11 years ago

This is a good move Mr. Prez. Just do what is right for the people of and forget these fat lips dwarfs.

This is a good move Mr. Prez. Just do what is right for the people of and forget these fat lips dwarfs.
Frank Agyena-Karikari 11 years ago

Now the prez is talking sense but we want to see them implemented. MPs rent allowances should be turned into loans and their salaries slashed.

Now the prez is talking sense but we want to see them implemented. MPs rent allowances should be turned into loans and their salaries slashed.
Nicole 11 years ago

No more c50,000 rent allowance, let them pay for their own rent like the rest of us. Besides, they already own mansions & get fat paychecks, for doing nothing.

No more c50,000 rent allowance, let them pay for their own rent like the rest of us. Besides, they already own mansions & get fat paychecks, for doing nothing.
bex 11 years ago

Yes, we are simple people, and want those--things that we can count--not pie in the sky game.

Yes, we are simple people, and want those--things that we can count--not pie in the sky game.
KARI BANDA 11 years ago

The NPP SHOULD ALSO GATHER THE COURAGE TO DO THE SAME IN 2032 WHEN THE COME BACK TO POWER.

The NPP SHOULD ALSO GATHER THE COURAGE TO DO THE SAME IN 2032 WHEN THE COME BACK TO POWER.
Kwasi Asante, Providence,RI USA 11 years ago

It is economically good for every Civil Servant to buy their own vehicle base on their salary. They drive to work in their own vehicles and drive government vehicles during office assignments. Government vehicles must not be ...
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It is economically good for every Civil Servant to buy their own vehicle base on their salary. They drive to work in their own vehicles and drive government vehicles during office assignments. Government vehicles must not be used for attending funerals and on the weekends.
This was the case during Busia regime, Ministers and government Officials using government vehicles to funerals and riding around on weekends. Some Ministers get into trouble for that. If the government require Officials to use their private vehicles and tend in mileage for allowance, the mileage would be fabricated and rigged just as "alleged" rigged election numbers.

The President must set example and hold Ministers and Officials accountable. The President cannot hold anyone accountable if he him self abuse the law. Last year the President of France was reportedly riding on a bike to office to cut cost. Can President Mahama walk the talk? If the President mean business, he must lead by setting the example and sack Officials who abuse the system. Can The President walk the talk?
Kyekyeku 11 years ago

They think that we are all fools, Wayomi took this money and he is walking around free just because you all got your share of that money. Do you also sleep in the darkness as poor Ghanaians are doing. Do you have water shorta ...
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They think that we are all fools, Wayomi took this money and he is walking around free just because you all got your share of that money. Do you also sleep in the darkness as poor Ghanaians are doing. Do you have water shortage too, move into one of the poor neighborhood and settle there and that is when you will feel what they are feelingLair and lair are this African politicians.
felix kwame ata panyin, USA 11 years ago

SIR,
LET THE MINISTERS FIND THEIR OWN MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION. IT IS A HIGH TIME THE CITIZENRY IN ONE ARM OF THE GOVERNMENT STOPPED THE DEPENDENCE AND BEGAN FENDING FOR THEMSELVES.
GOOD JOB, MR PRESIDENT!

SIR,
LET THE MINISTERS FIND THEIR OWN MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION. IT IS A HIGH TIME THE CITIZENRY IN ONE ARM OF THE GOVERNMENT STOPPED THE DEPENDENCE AND BEGAN FENDING FOR THEMSELVES.
GOOD JOB, MR PRESIDENT!
DAN 11 years ago

even fuel is free for mp's....Let them buy from their salary like in usa..Thats why the Salary in usa might be $1 million per year or $750,00..They buy homes and cars

even fuel is free for mp's....Let them buy from their salary like in usa..Thats why the Salary in usa might be $1 million per year or $750,00..They buy homes and cars
Kofi Asaase Asa--- Mantukwa 11 years ago

Another mess!

Is the government not going to give them loans to purchase these vehicles?

If President Mahamah is serious and is not throwing dusts into our eyes, let these government functionaries apply for these vehic ...
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Another mess!

Is the government not going to give them loans to purchase these vehicles?

If President Mahamah is serious and is not throwing dusts into our eyes, let these government functionaries apply for these vehicle loans from the banks themselves without any assistance from the government.

I have been working as a civil servant for the state.

We buy our own vehicles and the state pays the mileage allowance, depending on ones itinerary.
Kwasi Asante, Providence,RI USA 11 years ago

Kofi,
I would bet you the government would loan Officials seventy thousand U.S. dollars to buy luxury cars. Loans 2x or 3x than Officers salaries would be approved. Then come after 4 years the remaining unpaid balance would ...
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Kofi,
I would bet you the government would loan Officials seventy thousand U.S. dollars to buy luxury cars. Loans 2x or 3x than Officers salaries would be approved. Then come after 4 years the remaining unpaid balance would be defaulted by those who does not maintain their portfolio.
This happened during Rawlings's tenure and same was repeated during Kuffuo's tenure. I bet it would be repeated again under Mahama's leadership. Same vehicle, just different driver. Chop, chop.
OKECHUKWU LAGOS 11 years ago

MR usa shut up! who wants 2 know were u r staying ? u dont have common certificate u r writing usa my foot!hope i wil not find u in the streets begging for money sir, because i will be visitng usa soon i have a brother who li ...
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MR usa shut up! who wants 2 know were u r staying ? u dont have common certificate u r writing usa my foot!hope i wil not find u in the streets begging for money sir, because i will be visitng usa soon i have a brother who lives there, u wil never see him write USA he just writes his name i mean who gives a dame were u r staying.
SKWABBY LONDON 11 years ago

WHAT THE PRESIDENT SAID WHAT WAS WRONG IF HE IS TAKING STEPS TO SAVE THE COUNTRY MONEY AND LEADING BY EXAMPLE WHAT HAS THAT GOT TO DO WITH HIS PRIVATE LIFE LEAVE THE PRESIDENT ALONE TOO MUCH PETTINESS STILL HOOVERING AROUND L ...
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WHAT THE PRESIDENT SAID WHAT WAS WRONG IF HE IS TAKING STEPS TO SAVE THE COUNTRY MONEY AND LEADING BY EXAMPLE WHAT HAS THAT GOT TO DO WITH HIS PRIVATE LIFE LEAVE THE PRESIDENT ALONE TOO MUCH PETTINESS STILL HOOVERING AROUND LETS BE ONE IN THE BETTERMENT OF OUR MOTHERLAND AND TO HAWA KUDOS AND WELL SAID
Tj 11 years ago

Mr. President the best way to solve some of our problems is to privatized some of the government firms and agencies. That will allow you to accrued more taxes and then use those legacies do the infractures of the country and ...
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Mr. President the best way to solve some of our problems is to privatized some of the government firms and agencies. That will allow you to accrued more taxes and then use those legacies do the infractures of the country and also pay workers wages and salaries. You see, it's not easy when all ghanaians are expecting the government to do everything for them. Mr. Prez you have to balance things by doing what some people may dislike and what some people may like because you can't satify every akwesi and ama in Ghana. People become lazy when they work for the government. You see, they walk lazy, eat lazy, sit lazy,think lazy and write lazy. The only thing they know best is to fuck hard, therefore, they marry two and three wives. Oh,think my people. We don't have to think that the government is our mother, thus,always depending on her. One way to do this, is again to privatized gov't jobs. This would eventually create jobs and also offering more loans to those who need them especially to the citizens so that they can create jobs. The jobs demand is higher than the supply so do something so that these lazy asses can work.
smiling face 11 years ago

I don't know who you are, but i totally agree with you, there is no way the government of Ghana can hold on to all the government firms and agencies. All the government can do is to privatize those firms and agencies but impo ...
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I don't know who you are, but i totally agree with you, there is no way the government of Ghana can hold on to all the government firms and agencies. All the government can do is to privatize those firms and agencies but impose a significant tax percent on each one of them, and then the tax money can be used to develop the country and also pay salaries and wages. This will also open more opportunities for more Ghanaians because those newly owners will need to hire more workers to be able to satisfy their customers' needs without any shortages.
The Prez cutting his expenditure which include his "cabinet ministers, and all those who have the sole authority and responsibility for the daily administration of the state" will help save some money. When a situation like this rises, cutting back is one of the best source of savings for a country.
PROPHET 11 years ago

FOR ONCE YOU SPOKEN THE TRUTH.Mr Prez..IN JUST 4 YEARS NDC HAVE STRIPED ALL THE MEAT FROM THE FAT COW [Ghana] and now u are telling us to tighten our belts.where were u when all the looting was going on? HAVE U JUST FOUND OUT ...
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FOR ONCE YOU SPOKEN THE TRUTH.Mr Prez..IN JUST 4 YEARS NDC HAVE STRIPED ALL THE MEAT FROM THE FAT COW [Ghana] and now u are telling us to tighten our belts.where were u when all the looting was going on? HAVE U JUST FOUND OUT?????GOD HELP US.
DAN 11 years ago

Ghanaians in all their pride and noise making cant protest any mess that will send them to their early graves. When these ministers and mps were increasing their salaries through the roof,where were they?.I continue to say il ...
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Ghanaians in all their pride and noise making cant protest any mess that will send them to their early graves. When these ministers and mps were increasing their salaries through the roof,where were they?.I continue to say illiteracy will kill Ghanaians. If you not informed,you are mentally deformed.And still you see no reason why to Change govt.Nothing is working right,few people are amassing wealth at the expense of the poor masses.
DAN 11 years ago

only the presidents/vp and govenors get houses and maybe cars with security detail..Senators must take those from their salary or hosuing allowance

only the presidents/vp and govenors get houses and maybe cars with security detail..Senators must take those from their salary or hosuing allowance
Kofi Dadie 11 years ago

The provision of accommodation for officials is also not necessary for locals. It was necessary to provide housing for officials coming from England and who knew nobody here. Locals should find and pay for their accommodation ...
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The provision of accommodation for officials is also not necessary for locals. It was necessary to provide housing for officials coming from England and who knew nobody here. Locals should find and pay for their accommodation as is done elsewhere.
Yaw Adu-Asare 11 years ago

Ghanaians will support the president on this decision.

Ghana cannot afford to be another Kenya on the continent.

Ghanaians will support the president on this decision.

Ghana cannot afford to be another Kenya on the continent.
Ricky 11 years ago

How about paying by results. In terms of what ACTUALLY ministers and YOU mr president DO WHAT YOU ARE ELECTED to DO?To put it to you- i am talking about the electricity, water, energy(gas and other renewables for the increasi ...
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How about paying by results. In terms of what ACTUALLY ministers and YOU mr president DO WHAT YOU ARE ELECTED to DO?To put it to you- i am talking about the electricity, water, energy(gas and other renewables for the increasing population) and the good hospitals, BUILDING A MANUFACTURING BASE for the numerous unemployed youth. If you pay your self and your ministers by results administered by AN INDEPENDENT BODY i bet you will all not last a month. Please get your house in order because your administration is going the lane as one of the most wholly incompetent regimes this country has ever seen. Enough of the rhetoric: i for one and a whole lot of NDC &NPP what have you do not really care about your slogans- BACK IT UP WITH ACTION. I think there will be a time people will start rise up and i am afraid to say an AFRICAN SPRING is on its way coming- this is not for democracy but for BETTER LIVING STANDARDS and you know you cannot silence the people because we the people are the voters.
Ricky 11 years ago

And please do not tell me you dont have enough revenue. You can easily cut the whole minister portfolio's in half. cut down on the so many unecessary convoy of cars. 1 car per minister. that will at least save some money in a ...
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And please do not tell me you dont have enough revenue. You can easily cut the whole minister portfolio's in half. cut down on the so many unecessary convoy of cars. 1 car per minister. that will at least save some money in a year. PRIORITIES PRIORITIES MR PRESIDENT- It is not rocket science. I blame the past NPP(8years) and NDC(So many years) in power for all these chaos and uncertainty. ACTION is what is required and ENOUGH of the talking yati abre.
Kofi Dadie 11 years ago

Many people in political posts have started displaying the attitude that always shows up when something terrible is about to happen. They have become over confident and pass the blame for the lapses in the system to others. I ...
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Many people in political posts have started displaying the attitude that always shows up when something terrible is about to happen. They have become over confident and pass the blame for the lapses in the system to others. In all of history appointees have behaved this way and were surprised that they eventually landed at the stake to be executed. Many of our leaders are ready for firing squad but have been blinded by the madness that comes before destruction.
Paul 11 years ago

Hi Mr President, are sure of what u are telling Ghanaians after signing the white paper for your ministers to increase their rent allowance to such a big amount which could have gone to do a good job on our roads/ water/ educ ...
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Hi Mr President, are sure of what u are telling Ghanaians after signing the white paper for your ministers to increase their rent allowance to such a big amount which could have gone to do a good job on our roads/ water/ education/etc.
kpeglar 11 years ago

kakayo man

kakayo man
GOAHEAD 11 years ago

YES SIR, MR.PRESIDENT

YES SIR, MR.PRESIDENT
agyeiwaa 11 years ago

Yes sir, mr president and ask schools to control the use of the new yellow buses for SHSs. You see them at funerals on weekends and official cars too all over the place at weekends. Senior officers have cars but dont use the ...
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Yes sir, mr president and ask schools to control the use of the new yellow buses for SHSs. You see them at funerals on weekends and official cars too all over the place at weekends. Senior officers have cars but dont use them for attending funerals. Please let the state check all these and others.
sankariwa 11 years ago

Yes it is time to rethink. The best is to recall the 50,000 cedis the goverment approved as rent allowance for MPs. None of the MPs have sympathy for mother Ghana. Almost every MP have his/her own home and being greedy, they ...
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Yes it is time to rethink. The best is to recall the 50,000 cedis the goverment approved as rent allowance for MPs. None of the MPs have sympathy for mother Ghana. Almost every MP have his/her own home and being greedy, they did not reject the offer. This 50,000 cedis can build a 3-bedroom with all the necessary amenities and will be permenent for the state if the government had thought of building houses for MPs. Their salaries must also be slashed.
Chief amankwa 11 years ago

Yhis guy mahama

Yhis guy mahama
Kofi 11 years ago

Pay all MPs minimum wage and increase their pay if they work harder. It will let them feel for ordinary ghanaian.

Pay all MPs minimum wage and increase their pay if they work harder. It will let them feel for ordinary ghanaian.
Paul Amuna 11 years ago

I hope the president and his government will examine other areas of waste and wastefull spending for cuts. It is wholly unacceptable for politicians and functionaries to be living off the state when the majority of Ghanaians ...
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I hope the president and his government will examine other areas of waste and wastefull spending for cuts. It is wholly unacceptable for politicians and functionaries to be living off the state when the majority of Ghanaians are struggling to make ends meet.

This should also be extended to other state institutions and organisations. Financial prudence should be paramount on the government's agenda to reign in corruption and reducegovernment expenditure. It is not enough to complain about public sector pay alone being too high.
Quophie 11 years ago

Useless news and misleading by-line. Our journalists must learn to say things as they are.

Useless news and misleading by-line. Our journalists must learn to say things as they are.
Balawo President 11 years ago

All what this caretaker president knows is to make promises and promises and promises and promises which come to nothing.

All what this caretaker president knows is to make promises and promises and promises and promises which come to nothing.
Amuzu 11 years ago

Where did Ablakwa Okudzeto get 1billion old ghana cedis to go on his constituency tour with the left over of 25000ghc two hundred & fity million old ghana cedis to be stolen from his car. Prez Mahama shd come again ghanaians ...
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Where did Ablakwa Okudzeto get 1billion old ghana cedis to go on his constituency tour with the left over of 25000ghc two hundred & fity million old ghana cedis to be stolen from his car. Prez Mahama shd come again ghanaians are not convinced
alfred 11 years ago

Govt MUST NOT provide house/cars.pay officials well they do their own HIGH PURCHASE & MORTGAGE.GOVT must strictly chk usage of its facilities ie fuel,housing,vehicles,personnel, etc

Govt MUST NOT provide house/cars.pay officials well they do their own HIGH PURCHASE & MORTGAGE.GOVT must strictly chk usage of its facilities ie fuel,housing,vehicles,personnel, etc
OKECHUKWU LAGOS 11 years ago

Enough of USA rubish.Who wants 2 knw were u r staying ?u dont even have a certificate u r saying USA, I Will be coming 2 usa soon in kansas i have a cousin there, i hope i will not find you KWASI begging on the streets for mo ...
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Enough of USA rubish.Who wants 2 knw were u r staying ?u dont even have a certificate u r saying USA, I Will be coming 2 usa soon in kansas i have a cousin there, i hope i will not find you KWASI begging on the streets for money 2 go on the internet 2 write KWASI USA RUBBISH.
KUKRUDU 11 years ago

In Ghana, the most desirable job is to be an MP. You become rich overnight AND the FREEBIES are BOTTOMLESS.
MPs are paid 72 million cedis a month and the average Ghanaian does not get that in a year!!! I CALL THIS A LEGAL S ...
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In Ghana, the most desirable job is to be an MP. You become rich overnight AND the FREEBIES are BOTTOMLESS.
MPs are paid 72 million cedis a month and the average Ghanaian does not get that in a year!!! I CALL THIS A LEGAL STEALING OF GHANAIAN ASSETS.
WHAT THE AUTHORITIES SHOULD NOT FORGET IS - GHANAIANS ARE NO FOOLS. A DAY WILL COME WHEN THE UPRISING MIGHT NOT BE OF A MILITARY NATURE - A COUP.

I HOPE THE AUTHORITIES SHOULD READ ABOUT A PEOPLES' REVOLUTION -
On November 12, more than 200,000 people took to the streets in Kathmandu, Nepal to demand—among other things—the re-establishment of civilian supremacy over the whole political process. This spectacular achievement came after a whole week of various actions including road and economic blockades, in which people took part in large numbers. IT CAN HAPPEN IN GHANA!!!!!!!!
OKECHUKWU LAGOS 11 years ago

Felix, who want 2 know were u r staying?u dont have common certificate u r writing usa.I will be visiting USA hope i will not find u begging for money on streets so that u can go internet and write FELIx USA MY FOOT!.

Felix, who want 2 know were u r staying?u dont have common certificate u r writing usa.I will be visiting USA hope i will not find u begging for money on streets so that u can go internet and write FELIx USA MY FOOT!.
MAHAMA MORE CORRUPT NOW 11 years ago

MAHAMA ANANSE GOVT,WOMANIZER TELL NO TRUTH,MAHAMA IS BIG THIEVES AND LIES,USLESS EMPTY HEAD MAHAMA,CRIMINAL KILLED MILLS FOR POWER,GOD WILL PUNISHED U ALL,STOLED GHANA GOLD TO TURKEY,EI HMMMMM NSEM PII OOOOOOO,OMAN GHANA

MAHAMA ANANSE GOVT,WOMANIZER TELL NO TRUTH,MAHAMA IS BIG THIEVES AND LIES,USLESS EMPTY HEAD MAHAMA,CRIMINAL KILLED MILLS FOR POWER,GOD WILL PUNISHED U ALL,STOLED GHANA GOLD TO TURKEY,EI HMMMMM NSEM PII OOOOOOO,OMAN GHANA
OKECHUKWU LAGOS 11 years ago

YES THEY R IDIOTS USELESS EMPTY HEADS CONTINUE GHANA I LIKE THIS.MORE INSULTS MORE INSULTS MORE INSULTS!.THEY HAVE STOLEN YOUR GOLD TO TURKEY.

YES THEY R IDIOTS USELESS EMPTY HEADS CONTINUE GHANA I LIKE THIS.MORE INSULTS MORE INSULTS MORE INSULTS!.THEY HAVE STOLEN YOUR GOLD TO TURKEY.
Sebastian Parker 11 years ago

YOU ARE STUPID, SENSELESS AND CANNOT EVEN WRITE A GOOD STATEMENT. SHAME ON YOU. "THUNDER FIRE YOUR MOUTH"

YOU ARE STUPID, SENSELESS AND CANNOT EVEN WRITE A GOOD STATEMENT. SHAME ON YOU. "THUNDER FIRE YOUR MOUTH"
OKECHUKWU LAGOS 11 years ago

Sabastian, hw r you u idiot among idiots or above all idiots doing? listen you senseles ghanian idiot, i thought you were suppose to congratulate me u useful idiot go to london u idiot. Na u make am na your papa de minister u ...
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Sabastian, hw r you u idiot among idiots or above all idiots doing? listen you senseles ghanian idiot, i thought you were suppose to congratulate me u useful idiot go to london u idiot. Na u make am na your papa de minister u idiot? ichimutwee liule pamatako.
OKECHUKWU LAGOS 11 years ago

SABASTIAN,WERE DID YOU GET THAT NAME?U SEE IT THE NAME IS EVEN TROUBLING U IDIOT. SABASTIAN , YOUR NAME MEANS SEX IF U DONT KNOW MR SEX, MR SEX, MR SEX HW R U? THE ALL NIGERIA IS LOUGHING AT YOUR NAME SABASTIAN. TO ALL PARENT ...
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SABASTIAN,WERE DID YOU GET THAT NAME?U SEE IT THE NAME IS EVEN TROUBLING U IDIOT. SABASTIAN , YOUR NAME MEANS SEX IF U DONT KNOW MR SEX, MR SEX, MR SEX HW R U? THE ALL NIGERIA IS LOUGHING AT YOUR NAME SABASTIAN. TO ALL PARENTS, DONT NAME CHILDREN STUPIT NAMES LIKE SABASTIAN WHICH MEANS SEX IN BATHROOM OR TOILET.
CHRIS LAGOS 11 years ago

MR SEX SABATHROOM, HW R U IDIOT? I AM SURE U MUST BE CRYING AT WHAT OKECHUKWU AS DESPLAYED MR SEX, SEX IN BATHROOM.

MR SEX SABATHROOM, HW R U IDIOT? I AM SURE U MUST BE CRYING AT WHAT OKECHUKWU AS DESPLAYED MR SEX, SEX IN BATHROOM.
okechukwu LAGOS 11 years ago

Chris, u did some research about that stupit name sabastian or sabathroom? that name is something else, i think we must do more research,were , how and wen that stupit was introduced i am supspecting that it even means toile ...
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Chris, u did some research about that stupit name sabastian or sabathroom? that name is something else, i think we must do more research,were , how and wen that stupit was introduced i am supspecting that it even means toilet! or sheet. That name is mischevious.
GABRIEL IKEJA LAGOS 11 years ago

Sabastian, means fieces i also did some research guys and i am suspecting that it also means old mans penis or dick in short.

Sabastian, means fieces i also did some research guys and i am suspecting that it also means old mans penis or dick in short.
nancy accra 11 years ago

Nigerians, leave sabastian alone. His name is so handsome.

Nigerians, leave sabastian alone. His name is so handsome.
ROBERTSON IMO STATE 11 years ago

What is hansome about that useless name? parents stop picking names from toilet u come and dump on a person, some one made in the image of GOD. Sabastian penis of a guy.

What is hansome about that useless name? parents stop picking names from toilet u come and dump on a person, some one made in the image of GOD. Sabastian penis of a guy.
EMEKA KADUNA 11 years ago

okechukwu, i also did some research about the name and i found that it means ass and his sir name means a woman but. Parents are destroying there kids with this so called names

okechukwu, i also did some research about the name and i found that it means ass and his sir name means a woman but. Parents are destroying there kids with this so called names
blessings oweri, nigeria 11 years ago

Sabastian,also means rapist i also did some research and parker means defilement not a womans butt!.

Sabastian,also means rapist i also did some research and parker means defilement not a womans butt!.
CATHRINE COPPERBELT,ZAMBIA 11 years ago

Sabasian, means fuel and parker means dick head!. My advise 2 parents name children with names from the bible.

Sabasian, means fuel and parker means dick head!. My advise 2 parents name children with names from the bible.
MIRRIAM KUMASI 11 years ago

NIGERIANS, LEAVE GHANIANS ALONE STOP ATTACKING US MIND UR BUSINESS.

NIGERIANS, LEAVE GHANIANS ALONE STOP ATTACKING US MIND UR BUSINESS.
Barima Yaw 11 years ago

true

true
Kpeli Brightson Mawuli 11 years ago

Yes so will it be when NOw enjoy 50000 rent allowance and everything free.l don't expect all these lamentations when a minister,s salary can pay almost 20 teachers.

Yes so will it be when NOw enjoy 50000 rent allowance and everything free.l don't expect all these lamentations when a minister,s salary can pay almost 20 teachers.
Isa 11 years ago

Kofi Asamoah had said it all. Give us the % of the wage bill that goes to the prez, his ministers, MPs etc.
and stop blaming your chop chop on innocent public sector workers pay. How much does a Director receive in the Ci ...
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Kofi Asamoah had said it all. Give us the % of the wage bill that goes to the prez, his ministers, MPs etc.
and stop blaming your chop chop on innocent public sector workers pay. How much does a Director receive in the Civil Service? Mahama you can fool the ignorant people. Shame.
Fuseini 11 years ago

Yoo!

Yoo!
Minnenkin Piss 11 years ago

With government salaries taking up two-thirds of the national budget, the only way out is for the government to privatize and outsource as many services as possible, and where necessary to subsidize the weeaker elements of so ...
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With government salaries taking up two-thirds of the national budget, the only way out is for the government to privatize and outsource as many services as possible, and where necessary to subsidize the weeaker elements of society (the old, the sick, children etc.) What is the raison d'tre(reason for existance) of the government? Just to pay themselves salaries with public funds? If this remains the case, the country will never develop for a thousand years. The government to cut down the civil service and send employees to Brong Ahafo, Ashanti Region, and Western Region to till the land; this is more productive to the country than civil servicing themselves only.
Appletus 11 years ago

Go ahead with that. You have that big spine,Mr President to do that. Eliminate waste in the system. Just don't mind the idiots, focus and get things done. It is the right thing to do. After all is done and Ghanaians are enjoy ...
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Go ahead with that. You have that big spine,Mr President to do that. Eliminate waste in the system. Just don't mind the idiots, focus and get things done. It is the right thing to do. After all is done and Ghanaians are enjoying , they will reference you as the President who led Ghana to the promise land. Get tough but diplomatic. The waste is too much in the system. This is what I call transformative leaddership. I discussed this somewhere, and the President probably has a clue about Dr Deming's principles. Go for them. Dr Deming 's philosophy worked in Japan, in the Ford Motor Company, and in other amaller companies. It can happen in Ghana. We need transformative leadership to turn this country around. That is why , I dont agree with Kuffour about good leadership. He talked about good leadership being the bane of Africa's problem. But what did he do in 8 years? At least, some policies he implemented would been showing positive signs. But no.....just looting, stealing, cronism, ethnic balkanization, grab all you can, "flush them out", this is us, "kojo, go ahead", squarepegs in round holes, pussying, globbetrotting, and the list continues
I am sure the current president does not want to toe this line. Prof Mills tried to clear all the rot...so continue to dig deep with your shovel and all will be well
BOSOYAM 11 years ago

THE PRESIDENT HAS SAID IT ALL. LETS RALLY BEHIND HIM TO MOVE GHANA FORWARD.GREED AND SELFISHNESS ARE RETARDING OUR FURTHER MARCH, AS A COUNTRY. DEAR PRESIDENT WEED OUT THE UNWARRANTED.

THE PRESIDENT HAS SAID IT ALL. LETS RALLY BEHIND HIM TO MOVE GHANA FORWARD.GREED AND SELFISHNESS ARE RETARDING OUR FURTHER MARCH, AS A COUNTRY. DEAR PRESIDENT WEED OUT THE UNWARRANTED.
Pelicles 11 years ago

This is a bold move but let see the implementation. Also, as president, you should pay taxes as you do not work for free. We are our own enemies when it comes to how we use money. Why or who made it possible for MPs, Minist ...
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This is a bold move but let see the implementation. Also, as president, you should pay taxes as you do not work for free. We are our own enemies when it comes to how we use money. Why or who made it possible for MPs, Ministers etc to have all these freebies? Even rich and advance nations, do not have such mouth-watering freebies let alone a nation that depends on donors support for her budget. See how stupid and careless our leaders are?

Look, Mr. President, let people with sharp brains, take another look at our constitution and make serious amends. The commission that the late president Mills ordered to review the constitution, did a poor work. Our constitution is like a toilet paper that should be discarded and a new one written.

Mr. President. try to curb spending and put a halt in expanding the government. Ghana is a small nation that can work better with less Ministers and MPs. It all comes to "commonsense". Yes, I say commonsense because it seems that "thing" missing hence, our inability to make common addition. Stupid.
isaac lagos, nigeria 11 years ago

SABASTIAN,means baby idiot and his sir name mean trouser/ thief. Parent please we beg you stop naming children any name that come from your mind, like sabastian baby idiot and those stupit sir names.

SABASTIAN,means baby idiot and his sir name mean trouser/ thief. Parent please we beg you stop naming children any name that come from your mind, like sabastian baby idiot and those stupit sir names.
Proud Pepeman. 11 years ago

When you have done that Mr President, let us rein in the excesses of our MP. The constitution seems to have given them a virtual freehand in deciding their emoluments. No one, it seems, can challenge their actions. How come t ...
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When you have done that Mr President, let us rein in the excesses of our MP. The constitution seems to have given them a virtual freehand in deciding their emoluments. No one, it seems, can challenge their actions. How come that they voted for themselves 50,000 ghana cedis rent allowance and we the people are saying nothing. Let us make our democracy work by challenging such obviously outrageous decisions by our greedy MPs.
ATO 11 years ago

Our journalists should lrearn how to spell properly since most young propel learn how read by reading newspapers. In the speech quoted by this journalist, the president was talking about "hire purchase" not "high purchase". ...
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Our journalists should lrearn how to spell properly since most young propel learn how read by reading newspapers. In the speech quoted by this journalist, the president was talking about "hire purchase" not "high purchase". I don't know what "high purchase" is. "Hire purchase" on the other hand is a commercial arrangement where the consumer takes possession of a product and makes periodic payment for its use until the price is fully paid; at which time the equitable ownership is transferred to the consumer.
ATO 11 years ago

Our journalists should learn how to spell properly since most young people learn how read by reading newspapers. In the speech quoted by this journalist, the president was talking about "hire purchase" not "high purchase". I ...
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Our journalists should learn how to spell properly since most young people learn how read by reading newspapers. In the speech quoted by this journalist, the president was talking about "hire purchase" not "high purchase". I don't know what "high purchase" is. "Hire purchase" on the other hand is a commercial arrangement where the consumer takes possession of a product and makes periodic payment for its use until the price is fully paid; at which time the equitable ownership is transferred to the consumer.
michigan 11 years ago

It's about time. No the country does the type of stupid things that are done the third world countries.

It's about time. No the country does the type of stupid things that are done the third world countries.
NANA YAA KUMASI 11 years ago

MR PRESIDENT,DO ALL U CAN IN YOUR POWER TO LET MPS PAY FOR FUEL, RENT FROM THEIR SALARYS.MOST OF MPS HAVE MANSIONS IN ACCRA.THEY CAN AFFORD TO BUY THEIR OWN CARS.MPS HAVE RENTED THEIR MANSIONS OUT IN DOLLARS,TO BE AN MP IN GH ...
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MR PRESIDENT,DO ALL U CAN IN YOUR POWER TO LET MPS PAY FOR FUEL, RENT FROM THEIR SALARYS.MOST OF MPS HAVE MANSIONS IN ACCRA.THEY CAN AFFORD TO BUY THEIR OWN CARS.MPS HAVE RENTED THEIR MANSIONS OUT IN DOLLARS,TO BE AN MP IN GHANA IS MONEY MAKING MY DEAR
NANA YAA KUMASI 11 years ago

MR PRESIDENT PLS DO WHAT IS GOOD FOR GHANA AND WE WILL SUPPORT U.IF U ARE ABLE TO CAT DOWN YOUR SALRIES,MPS ALLOWANCES, SALRIES AND ALL THE BIG MEN IN GOVERNMENT GHANA WILL GO ON WELL.GOD BLESSE U AND GHANA.

MR PRESIDENT PLS DO WHAT IS GOOD FOR GHANA AND WE WILL SUPPORT U.IF U ARE ABLE TO CAT DOWN YOUR SALRIES,MPS ALLOWANCES, SALRIES AND ALL THE BIG MEN IN GOVERNMENT GHANA WILL GO ON WELL.GOD BLESSE U AND GHANA.

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