Mahama announces Ghc1.7m cash package for ex-Black Stars players

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Me 11 years ago

Solve the problem first, and stop the dirty politics now.

Solve the problem first, and stop the dirty politics now.
BBC NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 11 years ago

Hope that man is benefiting too,? he killed himself for Ghana that even Okala slaped him! Mahama, Ablakwa, Fiifi kwetey, Ofosu Kwakye have you people suffer for Ghana like that? Yet you are rich than Ghana itself! fools

Hope that man is benefiting too,? he killed himself for Ghana that even Okala slaped him! Mahama, Ablakwa, Fiifi kwetey, Ofosu Kwakye have you people suffer for Ghana like that? Yet you are rich than Ghana itself! fools
OLD SOLDIER 11 years ago

MAHAMA'S T-SHIRT IN CAIRO VERY STUPID IDEA=NEW.

MAHAMA'S T-SHIRT IN CAIRO VERY STUPID IDEA=NEW.
salas, U.K 11 years ago

SO, IF YOU DID NOT WIN DOES IT MEAN YOUR SERVICES WERE INFERIOR? MY LATE BROTHER, RAUF IDDI MUST HAVE LABOURED FOR THE COUNTRY IN VAIN THEN. THOSE HE LEFT BEHIND MUST BE CURSING THEIR STARS. GOD BLESS OUR HOMELAND GHANA.

SO, IF YOU DID NOT WIN DOES IT MEAN YOUR SERVICES WERE INFERIOR? MY LATE BROTHER, RAUF IDDI MUST HAVE LABOURED FOR THE COUNTRY IN VAIN THEN. THOSE HE LEFT BEHIND MUST BE CURSING THEIR STARS. GOD BLESS OUR HOMELAND GHANA.
IDG 11 years ago

If only the president can think before acting....... Oh he thinks????? wow !!!!!!
His excellency wow!!!!!!

If only the president can think before acting....... Oh he thinks????? wow !!!!!!
His excellency wow!!!!!!
readi 2 dye 11 years ago

Is this the beginning of implementing the ideas from the National economic forum. Country is broke,parliament has been postponed....n don Quixote big mouth keep promising,when he was in kumasi free shoes,free education, free ...
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Is this the beginning of implementing the ideas from the National economic forum. Country is broke,parliament has been postponed....n don Quixote big mouth keep promising,when he was in kumasi free shoes,free education, free monies for poor families, omg what a dumb dumb...how did we end up with this piece of shit..
KLK 11 years ago

What kind of mediocre governance is this? Yes, its good that we reward our heroes but dishing out money is completely outmoded. So cant we invest the money to create more wealth and job and give them the dividend?You did simi ...
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What kind of mediocre governance is this? Yes, its good that we reward our heroes but dishing out money is completely outmoded. So cant we invest the money to create more wealth and job and give them the dividend?You did similar things in 2012 and the consequences is what happening to our economy right now. Can't we think for once and stay away from our old ways of doing things Mr. President? At least we could even engage them in heroes campaign in every region to raise some awareness of our dwindling local league. In doing so we keep active and healthy whiles they benefit from the same money. As you just called it "a token", how long will they live on it. it might even create a problems for them in their families. Please, lets think out of the box for a while and desist from this old way of doing things
ABU 11 years ago

Pension emoluments must be paid the pensioners without the usual attending problems they are always made to go through like payment of bribe to the officials in charge of the scheme.

Pension emoluments must be paid the pensioners without the usual attending problems they are always made to go through like payment of bribe to the officials in charge of the scheme.
Papa Yaw 11 years ago

How

How
ADUANABA YAW - NEW YORK 11 years ago

MAHAMA, YOU HAVE DONE WHAT NAPOLEON COULD NOT DO AND I PRAY KWASI OWUSU( POWER HOUSE)TANO BOFOAKWA WHO CAPTAINED THE BLACK STARS FOR 9 YEARS WILL BE AMONG THOSE BENIFICIARIES.

MAHAMA, YOU HAVE DONE WHAT NAPOLEON COULD NOT DO AND I PRAY KWASI OWUSU( POWER HOUSE)TANO BOFOAKWA WHO CAPTAINED THE BLACK STARS FOR 9 YEARS WILL BE AMONG THOSE BENIFICIARIES.
GANDHI BRONX NEW YORK 11 years ago

ADUANABA YOU LIVE AT YONKERS TO SPEW NONSENSE.WHAT ABOUT THE MONEY YOU AN YOUR WIFE HAD COLLECTED FROM ADUANAFOU IN THE BRONX

ADUANABA YOU LIVE AT YONKERS TO SPEW NONSENSE.WHAT ABOUT THE MONEY YOU AN YOUR WIFE HAD COLLECTED FROM ADUANAFOU IN THE BRONX
Bola Ray 11 years ago

Its all talk; talk no action. Mr President.

Its all talk; talk no action. Mr President.
Tiffiny Ablorh 11 years ago

How about individuals? D.K. Poison and his likes! How about the relatives of the dead players? How about .....

How about individuals? D.K. Poison and his likes! How about the relatives of the dead players? How about .....
MAHAMA - DOING MY JOB 11 years ago

D.K DID FOUGHT FOR HIS OWN POCKET NOT FOR GHANA . THE DEAD BLACK PLAYERS ARE UNFORTUNATE .

D.K DID FOUGHT FOR HIS OWN POCKET NOT FOR GHANA . THE DEAD BLACK PLAYERS ARE UNFORTUNATE .
Kwame Angel 11 years ago

We are now rewarding and re-rewarding Black Stars players of 1963, 1965, 1978 and what? Did Kutu Acheampong not reward the 1978 group with houses and cash? What is all this nonsense about at a time when Ghana's economy is at ...
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We are now rewarding and re-rewarding Black Stars players of 1963, 1965, 1978 and what? Did Kutu Acheampong not reward the 1978 group with houses and cash? What is all this nonsense about at a time when Ghana's economy is at it's lowest performance. Who next is going to reward these players? Useless president!
NPP SHARE YOUR VIEWS HERE 11 years ago

NPP will criticize everything. When Kuffour honured himslf and the likes of Kwaku Baako for doing propaganda for NPP they did not talk.

NPP will criticize everything. When Kuffour honured himslf and the likes of Kwaku Baako for doing propaganda for NPP they did not talk.
mahamud member northern youth for cha 11 years ago

OH MAHAMA, WHY ARE ADDING THOSE MONEYS TO THE ALREADY RICH PEOPLE WHO HAS MANSHIONS AND BIG COMPANIES AND CARS IN ABUNDANCE WHILES FORGETING OF THE POOR TEACHERS WHO THROUGH OUT THEIR SERVICE TO OUR MOTHERLAND CAN NOT AFFORT ...
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OH MAHAMA, WHY ARE ADDING THOSE MONEYS TO THE ALREADY RICH PEOPLE WHO HAS MANSHIONS AND BIG COMPANIES AND CARS IN ABUNDANCE WHILES FORGETING OF THE POOR TEACHERS WHO THROUGH OUT THEIR SERVICE TO OUR MOTHERLAND CAN NOT AFFORT A THREE BEDROOM HOUSE TO LAY THEIR HEADS.PLAESE MR PRESIDENT LEAVE THESE KIND OF CHAEP POPULARITY POLITICS AND THINK OF HOW TO SOLVE OUR ECONOMIC PROBLEMS. WE ARE TIRED OF THE UNEMPLOYMENT SITUATION IN THE COUNTRY PLEASE.
AM SAD... 11 years ago

GOD WILL PUNISH MAHAMA..

GOD WILL PUNISH MAHAMA..
MAHAMA - DOING MY JOB 11 years ago

THOSE PRAYERS DESERVED IT . THEY DID SERVED GHANA WITHOUT NOTHING .

THOSE PRAYERS DESERVED IT . THEY DID SERVED GHANA WITHOUT NOTHING .
123 11 years ago

1,700,000. Let as assume 22 players made the squad for each of the period under consideration. Then we need to share the money among 88 players. So each player/family would take home GHS 19,318. That's alot of money. Well don ...
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1,700,000. Let as assume 22 players made the squad for each of the period under consideration. Then we need to share the money among 88 players. So each player/family would take home GHS 19,318. That's alot of money. Well done Mr President. But we hope the money would be paid this year due the to rising cost of living.
HAZOR 11 years ago

Where is the money from coming from,you have eat all the meat to the bone,workers and contractors are not paid.Mr Mahama stop this gimmick puff promises to ex-black star players.

Where is the money from coming from,you have eat all the meat to the bone,workers and contractors are not paid.Mr Mahama stop this gimmick puff promises to ex-black star players.
Baafour 11 years ago

I have heard on air on a few occasions, the lamentations of the old Black Stars winning players, that governments had neglected them. The President's initiative is laudable. However, it is too little and too late. Too little ...
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I have heard on air on a few occasions, the lamentations of the old Black Stars winning players, that governments had neglected them. The President's initiative is laudable. However, it is too little and too late. Too little compared to what good players earn today in their careers. Too late because it is coming only after the issue of supposed curses had been harped up. I feel sorry for Asamoah Gyan's lost penalty...it was not his fault. Please, BabyJet Asamoah Gyan, the albatross is off your neck now. The ghost haunting you is now exorcised.Do it for GHANA this time ooooooooo.
NYARKO USA 11 years ago

I AM EXTREMEL HAPPY TO LEARN ABOUT THIS GREAT PROPOSAL TO ANOUNCE THIS PACKAGE FOR OUR HEROES HARD WORKING FORMER BLACK STARS PLAYERS WHO WORKED HARD THOSE YEARS TO MAKE OUR MOTHERLAND PROUD AND HAPPY.
MY LITTLE PROBLEM HERE ...
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I AM EXTREMEL HAPPY TO LEARN ABOUT THIS GREAT PROPOSAL TO ANOUNCE THIS PACKAGE FOR OUR HEROES HARD WORKING FORMER BLACK STARS PLAYERS WHO WORKED HARD THOSE YEARS TO MAKE OUR MOTHERLAND PROUD AND HAPPY.
MY LITTLE PROBLEM HERE IS THAT Ghc 1.7
MILLION FELL SHORT Ghc 3 MILLION WILL BE APPROPRIATE TO BEGIN TO INLUDE PAYMENTS FOR THE FAMILIES OF THE DECEASED FORMER BLACK STAR PLAYERS INCLUDING AGGREY FYNN, AKWASI OWUSU ,TOGBO LARYEA (GOAL KEEPER), BABA YARA ETC ETC.
BESIDE, THE LIVING FORMER PLAYERS BE GIVEN ACCESS TO FREE MEDICAL SERVICES AND ALL NECESSARY MEDICAL COVERAGES TO VISIT ALL HOSPITALS WITHOUT CHARGES.
THANKS TO HIS EXCELLENCY MR PRESIDENT J.D.MAHAMA FOR THIS BRIGHT AND GREAT ASSISSTANCE TO OUR FORMER HEROES AND OUR LIVING HEROES KWASI MFUM , OSEI KOFI, DAN OWUSU,ABEDI PELE, ETC.
THANKS .LONG LIVE GHANA
GHANABA 11 years ago

Are footballers better than other people like poor farmers, teachers, police, armed forces, etc This is not right while school buildings, hospitals etc are falling apart.

Are footballers better than other people like poor farmers, teachers, police, armed forces, etc This is not right while school buildings, hospitals etc are falling apart.
OLD SOLDIER 11 years ago

MAHAMA'S PICTURE IN CAIRO, VERY STUPID.

MAHAMA'S PICTURE IN CAIRO, VERY STUPID.
Son Of Man 11 years ago

WHAT ABOUT TEACHERS OUTSTANDING MONIES ? YOU HAVE MONEY FOR HISTORY BUT NONE FOR GEOGRAPHY.
YOUR DAYS ARE NUMBERED.

WHAT ABOUT TEACHERS OUTSTANDING MONIES ? YOU HAVE MONEY FOR HISTORY BUT NONE FOR GEOGRAPHY.
YOUR DAYS ARE NUMBERED.
makaamaka 11 years ago

well said son of man,...you order money to be payed for past glory and u refuse to pay teachers for what is due them....this our president paa in fact...

well said son of man,...you order money to be payed for past glory and u refuse to pay teachers for what is due them....this our president paa in fact...
Asoreba 11 years ago

What an anti-development idea. Where are we going as a country, just giving money as rewards? If the economy is good, they will not need our money. They will only need our appreciation and recognition.

What an anti-development idea. Where are we going as a country, just giving money as rewards? If the economy is good, they will not need our money. They will only need our appreciation and recognition.
Frank, New York 11 years ago

God Bless you JDM. Remain focus for you shall soon win the hearts of your most critic opponents.

God Bless you JDM. Remain focus for you shall soon win the hearts of your most critic opponents.
Gee Bee 11 years ago

Kudos to President Mahama to reward the ex-players of Black Stars who won laurels for Ghana in the Africa Cup of Nations. This will motivate the present and future generations to go all out and also bring laurels to the natio ...
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Kudos to President Mahama to reward the ex-players of Black Stars who won laurels for Ghana in the Africa Cup of Nations. This will motivate the present and future generations to go all out and also bring laurels to the nation. Mr President, bear in mind that your "enemies" will never praise you for this kind gesture. If you don't do it they will condemn and if you do it they will still condemn you. JM all the way
good jugdement 11 years ago

MAHAMA In promising galore... what next? may be free sleeping and free cash for those who has married for a long-time..

MAHAMA In promising galore... what next? may be free sleeping and free cash for those who has married for a long-time..
Agbo 11 years ago

President Mahama, why haven't you listen to the unpaid Ghana International Airways passengers. You have deliberately turn deaf ears to their appeals. Please Please can you look into our case.

President Mahama, why haven't you listen to the unpaid Ghana International Airways passengers. You have deliberately turn deaf ears to their appeals. Please Please can you look into our case.
shakara 11 years ago

How about boxers and athletes who have brought honour to our nation. If u are honouring the Black stars then you have to honour the rest. What is good for the goose is also good for the gander

How about boxers and athletes who have brought honour to our nation. If u are honouring the Black stars then you have to honour the rest. What is good for the goose is also good for the gander
Otoatuo 11 years ago

MR PRESIDENT, MAY ASK IF A MEMBER OF THE 'HEROES' WERE TO BE FROM FAMILY WILL YOU CONSIDER GIVING THAT AMOUNT?THIS IS AN INSULT FROM YOU TO OUR 'GALLANT HEROES'.

MR PRESIDENT, MAY ASK IF A MEMBER OF THE 'HEROES' WERE TO BE FROM FAMILY WILL YOU CONSIDER GIVING THAT AMOUNT?THIS IS AN INSULT FROM YOU TO OUR 'GALLANT HEROES'.
JH New York 11 years ago

That is a reckless expenditure by the persistent ! So has Ghana not plans and priorities ! Priorities ! Priorities
I'm now beginning to understand the reason why Mahama himself said,and I quote: " Don't Call Me a Fool". unq ...
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That is a reckless expenditure by the persistent ! So has Ghana not plans and priorities ! Priorities ! Priorities
I'm now beginning to understand the reason why Mahama himself said,and I quote: " Don't Call Me a Fool". unquote.
Someone,please tell me ; were those players not paid and honoured at the time ?.
A 4th World Country indeed.Vote wisely next time
AKONFEM MAHAMA 11 years ago

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA,TWEAAAAAAAAAA MAHAMA EDE PROMISE KEKE,CORRUPT NUMBER ONE IN GHANA HISTORY,MAHAMA SHAME UNTO YOU,KWASEA BI NTI

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA,TWEAAAAAAAAAA MAHAMA EDE PROMISE KEKE,CORRUPT NUMBER ONE IN GHANA HISTORY,MAHAMA SHAME UNTO YOU,KWASEA BI NTI
Lord Tennison 11 years ago

What about the salary arrears?

What about the salary arrears?
Peter 11 years ago

This buffoonery must stop. You cannot just dish out monies without budgetting for it, particularly at a time that teacherss have not been paid their duly earned allowances, mines are closing and businesses are collapsing. Sha ...
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This buffoonery must stop. You cannot just dish out monies without budgetting for it, particularly at a time that teacherss have not been paid their duly earned allowances, mines are closing and businesses are collapsing. Shame on you, man.

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