Flagstaff House on fire over unpaid salaries

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CHA 9 years ago

Indeed Mahama must leave now

Indeed Mahama must leave now
Mamoud 9 years ago

The so-called professor that tried to embellish Nkrumah's economic record needs to go back to school. These types of socialists' arguments could deceive Ghanaians in the 50s and 60s but they cannot do so now. Nkrumah was the ...
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The so-called professor that tried to embellish Nkrumah's economic record needs to go back to school. These types of socialists' arguments could deceive Ghanaians in the 50s and 60s but they cannot do so now. Nkrumah was the first leader to introduce unsustainable debt into this nation by borrowing massively and unnecessarily to finance his whims and caprices. It was a misfortune that we had such a person as president immediately after the independence. He didn't lay a realistic economic foundation for sustainable development in this country considering the amount of money that was at his disposal in those days.

Ghana had about 1bln dollars in reserve when Nkrumah took over the reins of government in this country. Can you imagine the value of one billion dollars in the early fifties? Again, after 2years of Nkrumah's rule, cocoa prices at the world market rocketed and increased four-fold. But contrary to any sound economic planning, he did not reserve a fraction of the windfall for a rainy day, as the Whiteman had done with only one fourth of the revenue he got from cocoa. So, apart from revenues from gold and other natural resources, what did he do with all the money from the astronomical cocoa prices and the big reserve he inherited that took many years to build for our financial stability and sustainable development?

Kwame Nkrumah went on a spending spree both in Ghana and around the world, throwing his weight about and talking big. So when the cocoa prices fell close to the end of his rule, he was quick to point accusing fingers at the West, blaming them for manipulating cocoa prices to sabotage the economy of Ghana and overthrow his government. Finally, after misusing all the money mainly on prestigious projects, failed communist agricultural projects and whimsical mad-rush industrialization projects that did not withstand the test of time, he also burdened the young nation with another billion dollars' debt before he was forced out of the country.

The truth is that, Kwame Nkrumah met a rich confident country with stable economy, and left it nearly bankrupt in few years as a result of gross mismanagement. NDC is recklessly following suit to land our nation again in HIPC. Can you see how NDC has over spent our new oil revenues recklessly, borrowed massively and indulge in unbridle corruption to drive Ghana into bankruptcy.
DAVI 9 years ago

Ghanaians are magicians, We always live above our income.How are the Presidential Staffers taken care of their families without Salaries?NO WONDER THERE IS CORRUPTION AND STRIKES EVERWHERE UNDER NDC.

Ghanaians are magicians, We always live above our income.How are the Presidential Staffers taken care of their families without Salaries?NO WONDER THERE IS CORRUPTION AND STRIKES EVERWHERE UNDER NDC.
aa 9 years ago

The journalist who wrote this report seriously needs free SHS.

The journalist who wrote this report seriously needs free SHS.
The mask 9 years ago

VRA, ECG and other power producers in the country must charge electricity in kilowatt hours. How much is 1 kilowatt hour of electricity??

It is said that while some districts pay high electricity tariffs others pay next to ...
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VRA, ECG and other power producers in the country must charge electricity in kilowatt hours. How much is 1 kilowatt hour of electricity??

It is said that while some districts pay high electricity tariffs others pay next to nothing. It is also said that within the same neighborhoods in the Accra/Tema Megapolis tariffs vary from house to house.
Jocopious man Cape Coast 9 years ago

Jocopious government. Mahamah Edey Bee Keke hahahahaha.if it is true you go run from the seat before end of time. Tweaaaaaaaaaaaa. Ekekevor. I will be back soon

Jocopious government. Mahamah Edey Bee Keke hahahahaha.if it is true you go run from the seat before end of time. Tweaaaaaaaaaaaa. Ekekevor. I will be back soon
Fifi 9 years ago

The negative reportage in this website is making it loose its credibility. It never publishes anything good and this speaks volumes of itself.

The negative reportage in this website is making it loose its credibility. It never publishes anything good and this speaks volumes of itself.
uncle Ato 9 years ago

kwasiaaaa the news is everywhere waiiii.

kwasiaaaa the news is everywhere waiiii.
Ghfuo: hang nyantakyi, NOW!!! 9 years ago

How to win afcon!
To win afcon, Ghana must have a team with these qualities
1. Experience coach: the coach's relative experience must be at par or supercede that of his competitors in africa
2. Skillful Players: for when t ...
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How to win afcon!
To win afcon, Ghana must have a team with these qualities
1. Experience coach: the coach's relative experience must be at par or supercede that of his competitors in africa
2. Skillful Players: for when the game make hard like atwomo, tawhiii. U need skillful players, no fear niggas who can get the ball into the 18 with spectacular dribble, freekicks outside 18. U need more players like gyan,.Dede,.assifuah, yiadom....abedi (komfo, abodam, skillful players) who are willing to push the the envelope and MAKE THINGS HAPPEN!
3. Experience Players: the more experience players, the better your team will be at making it deep into the tournament with a clear head, composure when the going gets tough.
Folks, these are the 3 ingredients every trophy winning team must have to win a trophy. It's easy to.win afcon becos many African teams lack these 3 qualities. Shehata was able to win over and over becos his team always had these qualities...
Koomson 9 years ago

Mahama is a sorry ass excuse for a president...simply disgraceful..thank God i dont have to live in Ghana

Mahama is a sorry ass excuse for a president...simply disgraceful..thank God i dont have to live in Ghana
ohene 9 years ago

What happened in Brazil, was a microcosm of what happens in Ghana. The leadership, how the team was managed, the performance of the players, how the team presented itself and how the coached handled the players, and in deed t ...
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What happened in Brazil, was a microcosm of what happens in Ghana. The leadership, how the team was managed, the performance of the players, how the team presented itself and how the coached handled the players, and in deed the outcome of the world cup told the whole story of Ghana.

Our nation has been modeled on the Animal Farm, and that is how each government (civilians and military) has treated citizens and workers.

Just looked at the only two living former heads of states in Ghana, and the current president, and you will find an answer to the question.

Its about time Ghanaians do away with the NDC, NPP mentality and get real.
TOPS 9 years ago

Stupid journalism, how did they survive for 2 years. smh

Stupid journalism, how did they survive for 2 years. smh
Cat 9 years ago

Tops, who for tell you. Presidential staffers lives on corruption, bribery and kickbacks. you didnt know? Funny

Tops, who for tell you. Presidential staffers lives on corruption, bribery and kickbacks. you didnt know? Funny
ESONG UW/R 9 years ago

NO and NO CAPITAL FALSE.HOW CAN THIS EVER BE TRUE?? TWO YEARS?? IT MEANS THEY WERE ALSO VERY CORRUPT IN THEIR DEALINGS IF NOT HOW DID THEY LIVE? WE SHD BE SERIOUS. THIS IS NEVER GENUINE.

NO and NO CAPITAL FALSE.HOW CAN THIS EVER BE TRUE?? TWO YEARS?? IT MEANS THEY WERE ALSO VERY CORRUPT IN THEIR DEALINGS IF NOT HOW DID THEY LIVE? WE SHD BE SERIOUS. THIS IS NEVER GENUINE.
Victor A. Young 9 years ago

I'm not going to buy this until the whole story has been confirmed by at least one or two independent local newspapers. NPP don't believe in these kinds of rumour. Let's wait for John Mahama's return from his overseas trips b ...
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I'm not going to buy this until the whole story has been confirmed by at least one or two independent local newspapers. NPP don't believe in these kinds of rumour. Let's wait for John Mahama's return from his overseas trips before we'll know exactly what's going on. Meanwhile Mahama is a clueless and hopeless Prez. wasting tax-payers money for his unnecessary overseas travels. Vote him and his NDC gov't out now!
SANTOS 9 years ago

JUST LOOK AT SADA GYEEDA SUBAH FAKE JUDGMT DEBTS RLG-NDC-GOVT-COLLUSION ETC ETC AND YOU WILL KNOW THAT WE HAVE KEPT CRIMINALS IN POWER TO CREATE LOOT AND SHARE....SO THEY ARE NOW LIKE CROCODILES WHICH ARE EATING THEIR OWN YOU ...
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JUST LOOK AT SADA GYEEDA SUBAH FAKE JUDGMT DEBTS RLG-NDC-GOVT-COLLUSION ETC ETC AND YOU WILL KNOW THAT WE HAVE KEPT CRIMINALS IN POWER TO CREATE LOOT AND SHARE....SO THEY ARE NOW LIKE CROCODILES WHICH ARE EATING THEIR OWN YOUNG ONES.......CANNIBALS INDEED CHEWING GHANAIAN FLESH TO THE BONE LIKE EBOLAAAAAAAA......
KANAWU 9 years ago

SO HOW DO THEY PAY FOR THEIR RENTS AND OTHER DAILY EXPENSES. WHERE DO THEY GET THE MONEY FROM SINCE FEBRUARY 2012? THEY CERTAINLY HAVE OTHER SOURCES OF INCOME. MAYBE JUDGEMENT DEBT ETC..

SO HOW DO THEY PAY FOR THEIR RENTS AND OTHER DAILY EXPENSES. WHERE DO THEY GET THE MONEY FROM SINCE FEBRUARY 2012? THEY CERTAINLY HAVE OTHER SOURCES OF INCOME. MAYBE JUDGEMENT DEBT ETC..
Failed Government 9 years ago

If President Manama's own political appointees have not been paid since January 2012, then the end OF Mahama as President is in sight.

I was under the impression that things were under control at the Flagstaff House.

Th ...
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If President Manama's own political appointees have not been paid since January 2012, then the end OF Mahama as President is in sight.

I was under the impression that things were under control at the Flagstaff House.

This is what some of us have been urging the failed government of NDC FANATICS to talk about issues and not insults. The cup is NOW full of disgrace.

The earlier Mahama vacates his office as PRESIDENT, the better for HIM and the NDC from further disgrace.
Basty 9 years ago

" It would be recalled that in 2012 salaries and emoluments for the Executive arm of government whichPresident John Dramani Mahama asked Parliament the Professor Ewurama Committee which pegged his monthly salary at Ghc120,000 ...
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" It would be recalled that in 2012 salaries and emoluments for the Executive arm of government whichPresident John Dramani Mahama asked Parliament the Professor Ewurama Committee which pegged his monthly salary at Ghc120,000.00 while his Vice will take home Ghc10,500.00"
Waaa look the writer of this useless article is as confused as the organizational structure of this useless article. And he/she is want to attach his stupidity to crystal clear leans.
Concerned Citizen Di-abaa Tonko 9 years ago

I guess you are Volunteers not employees, if you've not been paid for over 2 years, but dont have the guts to complain.since you have tolerated it for that long, you qualified for working for free... Arise and demand your wa ...
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I guess you are Volunteers not employees, if you've not been paid for over 2 years, but dont have the guts to complain.since you have tolerated it for that long, you qualified for working for free... Arise and demand your wages..
Uncle Pee 9 years ago

This is an NDC propaganda gimmick to portray that the government is not enriching her folks. Don't buy this story. If the demo ever happens it is a staged demo by the government. This NDC failed government can't deceive us ag ...
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This is an NDC propaganda gimmick to portray that the government is not enriching her folks. Don't buy this story. If the demo ever happens it is a staged demo by the government. This NDC failed government can't deceive us again.
Alex 9 years ago

It serves them right. No one will sympathize them. If they cannot withstand the heat at the kitchen they should get out.

It serves them right. No one will sympathize them. If they cannot withstand the heat at the kitchen they should get out.
Reeva Akua 9 years ago

useless reporting. Provide solutions to issues rather than being baseless and sensational

useless reporting. Provide solutions to issues rather than being baseless and sensational
Dan Buduh 9 years ago

How can they live if they gave not been receiving salaries since 201?

This is why we cannot fight bribery n corruption. For some of these staffers might be feeding fact on bribes.

Save them please!

How can they live if they gave not been receiving salaries since 201?

This is why we cannot fight bribery n corruption. For some of these staffers might be feeding fact on bribes.

Save them please!
senior citizen Germany Braunschweig. 9 years ago

It is difficult to believe in this story capütioned Flagstaff house is on fire over unpaid salaries.The incredibility of the story sterms from the fact that,the presidential staffers have not recieved their salaries for two ...
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It is difficult to believe in this story capütioned Flagstaff house is on fire over unpaid salaries.The incredibility of the story sterms from the fact that,the presidential staffers have not recieved their salaries for two long years and nobody has raised a finger,and still attending to work as if there was nothing wrong,need much to be desired.How do they pay for their domestic commitments.Are they housed in their various offices in the Flagstaff house and fed by the president etc.The Government communicaters should come out with the real truth, nothing but the truth.
JC 9 years ago

R-u-n-a-w-a-y President!!!!!!!!

R-u-n-a-w-a-y President!!!!!!!!
Mawuli 9 years ago

Where is the govt spokesman?

Where is the govt spokesman?
DAN 9 years ago

THE FINANCE MINISTER SETH TEKPER SAYS PAYMENT OF SALARY ARREARS SHOULD BE LIMITED TO THREE(3)MONTHS ONLY.WE WAIT TO SEE WHETHER THE SAME WILL APPLY TO THESE SO CALLED PREZ STAFFERS.WE WILL SEE WHETHER NDC GOVT WILL PRACTICE ...
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THE FINANCE MINISTER SETH TEKPER SAYS PAYMENT OF SALARY ARREARS SHOULD BE LIMITED TO THREE(3)MONTHS ONLY.WE WAIT TO SEE WHETHER THE SAME WILL APPLY TO THESE SO CALLED PREZ STAFFERS.WE WILL SEE WHETHER NDC GOVT WILL PRACTICE WHAT THEY PREACH.TO THE SO CALLED STAFFERS,KNOW YOU THAT ALL THAT GLITTERS IS NOT GOLD.
godson addo 9 years ago

COCOA FARMERS ARE BEING RAPED BY THE LBCs THROUGH MASSIVE SCALE ADJUSTMENTS. 10kg ADJUSTMENT.3kg FREE TO DO. 7kg TO PURCHASING CLERK. HELP!!

COCOA FARMERS ARE BEING RAPED BY THE LBCs THROUGH MASSIVE SCALE ADJUSTMENTS. 10kg ADJUSTMENT.3kg FREE TO DO. 7kg TO PURCHASING CLERK. HELP!!
Paa Joe 9 years ago

ARE WE NOT SO STUPID TO PUT UP THESE IRRATIONAL ARTICLES IN GHANAWEB.

HOW HAS IT BEEN POSSIBLE FOR THE UNPAID WORKERS AT THE FLAGSTAFF IN MEETING THEIR RENT AND UTILITIES SINCE 2012.

THIS ARTICLE CLEARLY INDICATES WHY ...
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ARE WE NOT SO STUPID TO PUT UP THESE IRRATIONAL ARTICLES IN GHANAWEB.

HOW HAS IT BEEN POSSIBLE FOR THE UNPAID WORKERS AT THE FLAGSTAFF IN MEETING THEIR RENT AND UTILITIES SINCE 2012.

THIS ARTICLE CLEARLY INDICATES WHY WE ARE STILL BACKWARD AND UNDERDEVELOPED.
Ebibiman 9 years ago

Seems the country is truly ungovernable .
Eii Ghana .
Sir John said it.

Seems the country is truly ungovernable .
Eii Ghana .
Sir John said it.

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