Gov’t not introducing new taxes – Mahama

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PRINCE KWASI ADADE ( OFIE P33 ) 7 years ago

AUTHOR: CLOSE OBSERVER-------- Stupid people are dominating our leadership positions. NDC does not believe that Ghanaians are suffering. Ghanaians will therefore not see the end of their problems until the USELESS NDC governm ...
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AUTHOR: CLOSE OBSERVER-------- Stupid people are dominating our leadership positions. NDC does not believe that Ghanaians are suffering. Ghanaians will therefore not see the end of their problems until the USELESS NDC government is voted out in 2016. JOHN MAHAMA DOES NOT KNOW WHAT HE IS DOING AT THE PRESIDENCY. HE IS JUST CELEBRATING HIS POSITION LIKE AN AFRICAN MOVIE ACTOR. VOTE HIM AND HIS MEDIOCRE NDC GOVERNMENT OUT IN 2016. NDC NOW WANT MONEY FOR THEIR DIRTY POLITICAL CAMPAIGN, HENCE THE PRICE HIKE.
GHA 7 years ago

WE HAVE BIG MOUTH TO COMPARE OURSELVES TO DEVELOPED COUNTRIES; SO LET THE TAX CONTINUES TO SOLVE OUR NEEDS : NO PARDON IN TAXING OR ELSE THE SAME PEOPLE WILL BE CALLING YOU NAMES:

WE HAVE BIG MOUTH TO COMPARE OURSELVES TO DEVELOPED COUNTRIES; SO LET THE TAX CONTINUES TO SOLVE OUR NEEDS : NO PARDON IN TAXING OR ELSE THE SAME PEOPLE WILL BE CALLING YOU NAMES:
ivy Seth 7 years ago

TAXES ARE GOOD FOR DEVELOPMENTS

TAXES ARE GOOD FOR DEVELOPMENTS
ATSU, HO 7 years ago

Some of us have NO problem paying tax but when the road leading to my house has been under construction for over 5 years and each time election is approachibg some work seem to be done on it, it is worrying paying more tax

Some of us have NO problem paying tax but when the road leading to my house has been under construction for over 5 years and each time election is approachibg some work seem to be done on it, it is worrying paying more tax
True Talk 7 years ago

We are paying more taxes to pay back the huge sums borrowed by the corrupt and incompetent NDC. Contract prices were inflated and are sitting tax free in the accounts of corrupt officials.

We are paying more taxes to pay back the huge sums borrowed by the corrupt and incompetent NDC. Contract prices were inflated and are sitting tax free in the accounts of corrupt officials.
sanjay - Abu Dhabi 7 years ago

we want Ghana to look like Dubai,America, Kuwait, Qatar,or even UK, in the next mahama four years, vote mahama for peace and development

we want Ghana to look like Dubai,America, Kuwait, Qatar,or even UK, in the next mahama four years, vote mahama for peace and development
Over 60% NDC Exec Thieves, JJ 7 years ago

Which minded Ghanaian now believes highly corrupt Mahama? Mahama balawo, your kingdom has come to an end. Ole

Which minded Ghanaian now believes highly corrupt Mahama? Mahama balawo, your kingdom has come to an end. Ole
Nancy Forson 7 years ago

It is unfortunate your claim, but realities are that, government is a continuum surely it shall be the turn of your town to benefit its share of the national cake.

Below are some of the facts regarding what government has ...
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It is unfortunate your claim, but realities are that, government is a continuum surely it shall be the turn of your town to benefit its share of the national cake.

Below are some of the facts regarding what government has achieved in just four years.
EDUCATION
Two new universities
123 new community day SHS
MCI schools - laterbiokoshie, Mamprobi, Darkuman, zamerama line etc.
MCI vocational institute Dansoman
1,614 out of 2,578 basic school under trees built
Over 100 million free exercise books distributed
60,000 and 50,000 laptops distributed to basic school pupils and teachers respectively
SFP increased from 441,189 children to 1,693,000 children
58,000 bunk beds, 50,000 pieces of furniture, 30,000 computers and 300 small water for secondary schools across the nation,
617 beds University of Ghana ultramodern Medical School etc

HEALTH
Renovated and converted Ridge Hospital to Greater Accra Hospital
120 beds ultra modern district hospital, Dodowa, Fomena, Abetifi, Kumawu etc
60 bed ultramodern district hospitals, Tepa, , Nsawkaw, Konongo, Salaga, Twifo Praso 100 bed Madina hospital
120 bed Bekwai Hospital
420-bed Ridge Hospital Expansion, Accra Reg
386-bed Bolgatanga Hospital
250-bed Ashanti
160-bed Upper West
400 beds expansion of Tamale teaching hospital
1260 CHPS Compounds
500-bed Military Hospital in Kumasi
104-bed Police Hospital Expansion in Accra
130-bed Maritime Hospital, Tema
Out-patient utilisation of the NHIS rose to 29.6 million in 2014 from 16.6 million in 2009 and 597,000 in 2005
Onuador outreach vans.

HOUSING
5000 Saglime affordable housing (1500 to be ready in 2016)
5000 Nyame Dua Estates- Kpone (240 2&3 bedrooms almost done)
168 phaseI and 368 phaseII Security Service housing
618 out of 836 housing units for Keta sea defense resettlement
72 units SHC Gardens Adenta

WATER
40 million gallons KPONG WATER SUPPLY EXPANSION PROJECT PHASE 1
3.3 millions gallons KPONG INTAKE REHABILITATION PROJECT
9.2 million gallons ACCRA-TEMA METROPOLITAN AREA (ATMA) WATER SUPPLY PROJECT
13.2 million gallons TESHIE-NUNGUA DESALINATION WATER PROJECT
1.7 million gallons per day Nsawam Water Supply Project
3.2 million gallons Essakyir Water Supply Project (Phase 1)
1.5 million gallons Five Towns Water Supply Project (Kyebi, Osenase, Anyinam, Apedwa and Kwabeng)
6 million gallons Kumasi Water Supply Project (Barekese Expansion)
1.6 million gallons Asante Mampong Water Supply Project

ENERGY
110MW steam component of the T2 Power Plant at Aboadze.
250MW Ameri Power Plant
225MW Karpower barge
220 MW Kpone Thermal Power Plant
180MW First part of Sunon Asogli Phase II
38MW TTP Plant
2MW Solar Power Plant at Navrongo
180MW Asogli Phase II (2nd Part)
750MW Sunon Asogli (Coal fired)
350MW CenPower
360MW Jacobsen
240MW Amandi
1000MW GE

EMPLOYMENT
Kumasi Shoe Factory(DIHOC) - 200
Savannah Cement Factory, Buipe - 2000
Ghana National Gas Company, Atuabo – 265
Youth in Agriculture programme 81,150
Free Zone 16,372
NVTI/ICCES/OIC- 21,802
Graduate Business Support Scheme - 2,000
Youth Co- operatives 34,657
Rural Enterprise Project created 21,045
NBSSI - 2,000
GRATIS Foundation - 500
Business Process Outsourcing Centre- 10,000
Tema ICT Park - 500
Ko ends Sugar factory - 7,300
New Fish processing factory at Elmina- 2,500
Tema Harbour Expansion - 3,000
Takoradi Harbour Expansion - 3,000
YEA-120,000
MASLOC micro credit to 190,607 beneficiaries
infrastructure project 400,000
DR TRUTH 7 years ago

MAHAMA IS MAKING SURE HE LOOTS EVERY GHANAIAN MONEY ON SIGHT. HE IS GHANA'S MOBUTU SESESEKO

MAHAMA IS MAKING SURE HE LOOTS EVERY GHANAIAN MONEY ON SIGHT. HE IS GHANA'S MOBUTU SESESEKO
FRED 7 years ago

WHY NOT TAXING ?
WE WANT DEVELOPMENT AND SO SHALL WE BE TAXED TO SOLVE OUR NEEDS AND DEMANDS: NOTHING IS FREE IN THIS WORLD

WHY NOT TAXING ?
WE WANT DEVELOPMENT AND SO SHALL WE BE TAXED TO SOLVE OUR NEEDS AND DEMANDS: NOTHING IS FREE IN THIS WORLD
DAVIJA 7 years ago

LEADERS WITH WISDOM AND VISION USE TAX MONEY TO LET THEIR PEOPLE HAVE A BETTER LIFE NOT INCOMPETENT GREEDY WHO STEAL THE TAX MONEY TO DEVELOP ANOTHER GHANA OUTSIDE ONLY IGNORANTS DONT UNDERSTAND HOSEA 4:6

LEADERS WITH WISDOM AND VISION USE TAX MONEY TO LET THEIR PEOPLE HAVE A BETTER LIFE NOT INCOMPETENT GREEDY WHO STEAL THE TAX MONEY TO DEVELOP ANOTHER GHANA OUTSIDE ONLY IGNORANTS DONT UNDERSTAND HOSEA 4:6
Nancy Forson 7 years ago

The President has made his stance clear, no new taxes. Take it or leave it. You are only making unfounded claims here. You attempts to make this government unpopular will not suffice.

The President has made his stance clear, no new taxes. Take it or leave it. You are only making unfounded claims here. You attempts to make this government unpopular will not suffice.
DR TRUTH 7 years ago

IF MAHAMA IS VOTED INTO POWER AGAIN, MAHAMA WILL IMPLEMENT SETH TERKPER'S CONFESSION IN 2017 AND EVEN BACK DATE THE TAXES TO 2009. MIND YOU AFTER 2016 ELECTION IT WILL BE HIS LAST TERM SO WOULDNT NEED ANYONES VOTE AGAIN, THAT ...
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IF MAHAMA IS VOTED INTO POWER AGAIN, MAHAMA WILL IMPLEMENT SETH TERKPER'S CONFESSION IN 2017 AND EVEN BACK DATE THE TAXES TO 2009. MIND YOU AFTER 2016 ELECTION IT WILL BE HIS LAST TERM SO WOULDNT NEED ANYONES VOTE AGAIN, THAT IS WHEN HIS REAL WICKED WAYS WILL BE KNOWN
GHA 7 years ago

WE WANT TO BE DEVELOPED AND WITHOUT TAX NO DEVELOPMENT;: TAX AS MUCH AS WE DEMANDS

WE WANT TO BE DEVELOPED AND WITHOUT TAX NO DEVELOPMENT;: TAX AS MUCH AS WE DEMANDS
Nana Ajenas 7 years ago

Because it's an election year right? Ofui otoolege mahama just leave .

Because it's an election year right? Ofui otoolege mahama just leave .
Nancy Forson 7 years ago

The President must be allowed to perform his legal responsibility as to the way he thinks Ghana can be best developed. Every development is substantially finance driven. But in this case, he has made the stance clear, not ne ...
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The President must be allowed to perform his legal responsibility as to the way he thinks Ghana can be best developed. Every development is substantially finance driven. But in this case, he has made the stance clear, not new tax is being introduced. Allow the President to have his peace of mind to rule peacefully. The NPP could have done worst.
ELL3MB3L3 .NYAMEK3. 7 years ago

mahama good presindent..ur father .mother father is stupid.fools npp

mahama good presindent..ur father .mother father is stupid.fools npp
NANA AMA 7 years ago

Speak to the issues and stop attacking the personality of the President and the first lady. JM has stated categorically that Gov’t is not introducing new taxes. Currently the NDC is only focus on #TransformingGhana and till ...
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Speak to the issues and stop attacking the personality of the President and the first lady. JM has stated categorically that Gov’t is not introducing new taxes. Currently the NDC is only focus on #TransformingGhana and till date an amount of GHC 11 million was disbursed as business loans under the Rural Financial Services to support 3, 077 rural Micro and Small Enterprises, with 2,162 of recipients being women.
Nancy Forson 7 years ago

It is often said that, when one is losing the argument, they resort to personality attack. And it is exactly the tactics at use by the NPP here.
Speak to the issues and stop attacking the personality of the President and the ...
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It is often said that, when one is losing the argument, they resort to personality attack. And it is exactly the tactics at use by the NPP here.
Speak to the issues and stop attacking the personality of the President and the first lady. JM has stated categorically that Gov’t is not introducing new taxes. Currently the NDC is only focus on #TransformingGhana and till date an amount of GHC 11 million was disbursed as business loans under the Rural Financial Services to support 3, 077 rural Micro and Small Enterprises, with 2,162 of recipients being women
Nancy Forson 7 years ago

Substantially, the country's tax over the years have been well accounted for. The monumental development that has dotted this country can't be swept under the carpet. But even with this one, the President has come clear that ...
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Substantially, the country's tax over the years have been well accounted for. The monumental development that has dotted this country can't be swept under the carpet. But even with this one, the President has come clear that, he is introducing no new tax. This one of opposition's usual noise makings.
REGINA 7 years ago

WOE UNTO A COUNTRY WHO'S LEADER IS YOUNG WITHOUT WISDOM AND VISION WHO HAS NO FUTURE FOR THE YOUTH ONLY LEADING PEOPLE TO STEAL AND CORRUPT THE NATION

WOE UNTO A COUNTRY WHO'S LEADER IS YOUNG WITHOUT WISDOM AND VISION WHO HAS NO FUTURE FOR THE YOUTH ONLY LEADING PEOPLE TO STEAL AND CORRUPT THE NATION
REGINA 7 years ago

ISAIAH 5:20-21. JEREMIAH 17:11 PROVERBS 23:8-9. JAMES 4:14 & 16

ISAIAH 5:20-21. JEREMIAH 17:11 PROVERBS 23:8-9. JAMES 4:14 & 16
Jojo 7 years ago

Mr President you are right to collect tax, nobody dispute that but also see to it that if you win the up coming election make sure that one multi purpose Identification is fix all these tax evasions will be a thing in the pas ...
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Mr President you are right to collect tax, nobody dispute that but also see to it that if you win the up coming election make sure that one multi purpose Identification is fix all these tax evasions will be a thing in the past.
Simple
Nancy Forson 7 years ago

In just four years, 123 SHS's, 6new new regional hospitals, over 1200 new CHIPS compounds. New roads like the eastern corridor, facelift by asphalting existing ones. Government could not have done better. MAHAMA thank you.

In just four years, 123 SHS's, 6new new regional hospitals, over 1200 new CHIPS compounds. New roads like the eastern corridor, facelift by asphalting existing ones. Government could not have done better. MAHAMA thank you.
Nana 7 years ago

Useless Mahama where ar u taxes to stupid v

Useless Mahama where ar u taxes to stupid v
Joel 7 years ago

Seth Tekper is not a good communicator. He should leave the job to the official government communicators.

Seth Tekper is not a good communicator. He should leave the job to the official government communicators.
Elvis Takyi 7 years ago

Stupid President John Mahama, liar, rotten teeth, smelling armpit, idiot, 419 pepeni aboa, mahama womaame twe pakyaa.

Stupid President John Mahama, liar, rotten teeth, smelling armpit, idiot, 419 pepeni aboa, mahama womaame twe pakyaa.
Koklotsu 7 years ago

Mr President remove Terkper from that sensitive post. He is not only a poor communicator but a twerb.

Mr President remove Terkper from that sensitive post. He is not only a poor communicator but a twerb.
kk 7 years ago

U are reserving it for 2016 election to be over.we know u.

U are reserving it for 2016 election to be over.we know u.
ELL3MB3L3 .NYAMEK3. 7 years ago

JM NO SIZE WE ARE READY TO VOTE MORE FOR YOU.LONG LIVE GHANA LONG LIVE PRESIDENT.

JM NO SIZE WE ARE READY TO VOTE MORE FOR YOU.LONG LIVE GHANA LONG LIVE PRESIDENT.
frank boamah 7 years ago

MAHAMA is confused.tax for what? how many percentage do your ministers pay on their fat salaries?since Ghana gain independence,which government asked pentioners to pay tax?MAHAMA, please be careful if not,God will invoke cala ...
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MAHAMA is confused.tax for what? how many percentage do your ministers pay on their fat salaries?since Ghana gain independence,which government asked pentioners to pay tax?MAHAMA, please be careful if not,God will invoke calamity on you OK.the good people of Ghanaian are suffering. with your so call slogan yen tie obi a will not help.payment of tax is not any big deal but I know 100% that it will never be use for the intended purpose for which it has been collected for but will serve as allowance for you the politicians. let your conscience speak to to.we are really suffering and don't end up keeling us because when Ghanaians are dead and gone,you have no human beings to rule.
NANA AMA 7 years ago

Mahama in all humility is a listening President and discerning Ghanaians can attest to the fact that he is #ChangingLives and #TransformingGhana.
As part of efforts to put money into the pockets of Ghanaians, the President h ...
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Mahama in all humility is a listening President and discerning Ghanaians can attest to the fact that he is #ChangingLives and #TransformingGhana.
As part of efforts to put money into the pockets of Ghanaians, the President has revamped the Komenda sugar factory which will create over 7000 direct and indirect jobs for Ghanaians.
The NDC govt has also built over 1260 CHPS compounds which are attending to the health needs of the country.
Musa 7 years ago

PRESIDENT, SETH TEKPER WANTS YOUR DOWN FALL
ADIVCE HIM OR SACK HIM.LET MP'S RATHER PAY FOR THEIR SITTINGS ALLOWANCES

PRESIDENT, SETH TEKPER WANTS YOUR DOWN FALL
ADIVCE HIM OR SACK HIM.LET MP'S RATHER PAY FOR THEIR SITTINGS ALLOWANCES
Last Don 7 years ago

Where is Kudalor?

Where is Kudalor?
Abanga, Bole. 7 years ago

how did we vote for such a fool for president?

how did we vote for such a fool for president?
komfo 7 years ago

This Seth Terkper man is crazy.Is he aware some pensioners in this country are taken less than GHC300.00(three hundred Ghana cedis) as monthly pension.God save this country.Such wicked people have no business being on this pl ...
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This Seth Terkper man is crazy.Is he aware some pensioners in this country are taken less than GHC300.00(three hundred Ghana cedis) as monthly pension.God save this country.Such wicked people have no business being on this planet.The sad thing is that most of these taxes are used in paying judgment debts.
NANA AMA 7 years ago

The good imprints of President Mahama are all over the country and the world at large.Between January 2013 and June 2015, USD$ 817.5 million was invested in the Free Zones by 69 newly registered companies thus employing over ...
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The good imprints of President Mahama are all over the country and the world at large.Between January 2013 and June 2015, USD$ 817.5 million was invested in the Free Zones by 69 newly registered companies thus employing over 16,000 Ghanaians. IN NDC WE TRUST
Rastabangi 7 years ago

ALWAYS TAXING, NO CREATIVE MIND TO GENERATE INCOME......HABA!

ALWAYS TAXING, NO CREATIVE MIND TO GENERATE INCOME......HABA!
NANA AMA 7 years ago

HABA! Ghanaians are will never give the NPP the nod to wreck this country again.The NDC is serving our best interest and currently a total 946 beneficiaries including 140 graduates have also received skills training through G ...
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HABA! Ghanaians are will never give the NPP the nod to wreck this country again.The NDC is serving our best interest and currently a total 946 beneficiaries including 140 graduates have also received skills training through GRATIS technology transfer services support programme and are into gainful businesses. This is the more reason why Ghanaians will continue to vote for the NDC.
Kojo Poku Canada 7 years ago

Do these NDC defenders read atall? The minister of finance is saying this,and the president is saying that,which of them should we believe? Oh!fools will always be the same.

Do these NDC defenders read atall? The minister of finance is saying this,and the president is saying that,which of them should we believe? Oh!fools will always be the same.
Youngg Geniuss 7 years ago

Unnecessary borrowing and taxation.
Despite all this, the country don't feel any positive impact.

Unnecessary borrowing and taxation.
Despite all this, the country don't feel any positive impact.
Boahema 7 years ago

President Mahama must watch out, the Finance Minister has drawn him and his government into a big hole that cannot be sealed or covered If they are chopping better, riding in posh cars and buying 4X4 vehicles for their daug ...
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President Mahama must watch out, the Finance Minister has drawn him and his government into a big hole that cannot be sealed or covered If they are chopping better, riding in posh cars and buying 4X4 vehicles for their daughters to ride in, the common man on the street is suffering and this will definitely affect the fortunes of the NDC party in the coming elections period.
JM 7 years ago

JM watch out your own enemy's like Tekpe finance & power ministries and others in your government sabotaging you. Tax old folks for what.? JM bring back agric. farmers brigades, Ghana we have to go back more into farming. Tax ...
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JM watch out your own enemy's like Tekpe finance & power ministries and others in your government sabotaging you. Tax old folks for what.? JM bring back agric. farmers brigades, Ghana we have to go back more into farming. Taxing only cant help Ghana. Lets boost farming.
VOICE 7 years ago

PUTTING BLIND EYE ON UR PARTY MEMBERS WHILE STEALING PEOPLE'S MONEY AS IF THERE IS NO FUTURE.I PERSONNALY KNOW SOME TRADERS WHO EVERY YEAR CLOSE THEIR BUSINESS JUST GETTING TO TAX TIME TO AVOID PAYING TAXES.WAIT FOR ABOUT A M ...
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PUTTING BLIND EYE ON UR PARTY MEMBERS WHILE STEALING PEOPLE'S MONEY AS IF THERE IS NO FUTURE.I PERSONNALY KNOW SOME TRADERS WHO EVERY YEAR CLOSE THEIR BUSINESS JUST GETTING TO TAX TIME TO AVOID PAYING TAXES.WAIT FOR ABOUT A MONTH AND REOPEND THE BUSINESS TO AVOID PAYING ANY TAXES BUT RATHER PAY BRIBES AND SEND THE MONEY TO UR ARSE IN CASTLE.THE BOOTH TOLL ALONE ON OUR ROADS CAN PAY ALL TEACHERS BUT NDC COLLECTS THE TOLL MONEY SEND IT TO THE CASTLE AND SHARE IT AMOUNG NDC MEMBERS WITHIN AN HOUR.THEY KNOW CHINA WILL GIVE THEM MONEY.COS CHINA PORPULATION THEY CANT GET LAND TO BURY THEIR DEAD ONES. WILL SEND GHANA CORN HUMAN AND MAKE HUMAN SUSAGES.GHANAIANS STARVING WILL EAT ANYTHING GEE WHY?NOW CHINA HAS MACHINE THAT SHAPES PLASTIC LIKE RICE IMPORTS RICE IN TONS MIXES WITH PLASTIC AND SHIP IT TO AFRICA.STOP EATING RICE. CORNED HIMAN, AND HUMAN GUTS AS SUSAGES FROM CHINA.

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