Gov't has no intention of taxing pensioners - Ato Forson

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KWASHIE ADJAH 7 years ago

SETH TERKPER TOLD A MEETING THERE WILL TAXES ON PENSIONS AND ALLOWANCES AND ATO FORSON, TYPICAL NDC LIAR IS SAYING THEY WILL NOT TAX PENSION. WHO IS THE FINANCE MINISTER AND WHO IS THE DEPUTY FINANCE MINISTER???????? VOTE THE ...
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SETH TERKPER TOLD A MEETING THERE WILL TAXES ON PENSIONS AND ALLOWANCES AND ATO FORSON, TYPICAL NDC LIAR IS SAYING THEY WILL NOT TAX PENSION. WHO IS THE FINANCE MINISTER AND WHO IS THE DEPUTY FINANCE MINISTER???????? VOTE THESE NDC THIEVES AND LIARS OUT IN 2016, TO SAVE GHANA FROM DOOM, GLOOM AND DESTRUCTION.
Said Gamie 7 years ago

INCONSISTENCY AND LIES TYPICAL OF NDC MINISTERS AND COMMUNICATORS

INCONSISTENCY AND LIES TYPICAL OF NDC MINISTERS AND COMMUNICATORS
PRINCE KWASI ADADE ( OFIE P33 ) 7 years ago

Author:-KWAA... We are not serious as a Nation.We can use about GHC 3,6 million to embosse the President's picture on a Bus,which will not serve any purpose,apart from the fact that he just want to be popular,(empty barrels m ...
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Author:-KWAA... We are not serious as a Nation.We can use about GHC 3,6 million to embosse the President's picture on a Bus,which will not serve any purpose,apart from the fact that he just want to be popular,(empty barrels makes the most noise),yet we don't have money to power our generators for electricity.What is NDC turning Ghana into?Yet some people will come out to defend this incompetence.Funny people
Kjy 7 years ago

It's ur party npp that r bunch of liars including the flag bearer n d vice

It's ur party npp that r bunch of liars including the flag bearer n d vice
DR TRUTH 7 years ago

GHANA'S PRES MAHAMA HAS TURNED HIMSELF INTO A CARICATURE AND BECOME A LAUGHING STOCK BY COMMISSIONING AN EMPTY FACTORY WITH NO MACHINES, WORKERS OR RAW MATERIALS. CHARLIE-CHAPLAIN

GHANA'S PRES MAHAMA HAS TURNED HIMSELF INTO A CARICATURE AND BECOME A LAUGHING STOCK BY COMMISSIONING AN EMPTY FACTORY WITH NO MACHINES, WORKERS OR RAW MATERIALS. CHARLIE-CHAPLAIN
CORNEY 7 years ago

Mr Ato Forson,please tell your boss,Terkpeh to come out to clarify the issue,he should come to clean the mess he has created as a result of opening his mouth too loud,he has put the government for that matter the party in a v ...
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Mr Ato Forson,please tell your boss,Terkpeh to come out to clarify the issue,he should come to clean the mess he has created as a result of opening his mouth too loud,he has put the government for that matter the party in a very awkward position making it difficult for the party to defend the government,smart politicians don't answer every dumb question knowing that can be twisted for political reasons,this can affect the party in the election,Terkpeh and you guys need to shut your mouths if you have nothing beneficial to tell Ghanaians.
DusTY-FooT-pHiloSophER 7 years ago

Corney, calm down, will you? I am reading you all over the place about a statement you and I know were twisted for political gain. Yet, you as well as Koku Anyidoho did not check to find out the truth about the said pensioner ...
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Corney, calm down, will you? I am reading you all over the place about a statement you and I know were twisted for political gain. Yet, you as well as Koku Anyidoho did not check to find out the truth about the said pensioners taxation saga before busting out with condemnation and finger pointing. The year is 2016 and you as well as Koku Anyidoho should have known better.
KWASI MUNA 7 years ago

go tell koku

go tell koku
Koklotsu 7 years ago

Terkper must go. His an axis of misinformation and dissatisfaction to the public. With this type of management, NDC is most likely going on PENSION come November 2016.

Terkper must go. His an axis of misinformation and dissatisfaction to the public. With this type of management, NDC is most likely going on PENSION come November 2016.
micheal 7 years ago

NANA ADDO SHOULD STOP DREAMING OF POWER

NANA ADDO SHOULD STOP DREAMING OF POWER
Obenfo 7 years ago

Loans and Taxation, PERIOD! Those are the only avenues they know government can generate funds to govern. Ghana is burdened with so much debt that if we exhume graves and tax all dead bodies from 6th March 1957, Ghana can't m ...
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Loans and Taxation, PERIOD! Those are the only avenues they know government can generate funds to govern. Ghana is burdened with so much debt that if we exhume graves and tax all dead bodies from 6th March 1957, Ghana can't meet its interest obligation.

IMF stooges - reckless sell-outs of Ghana's economy to their masters!
Ben 7 years ago

NDC and the govt who is powerful? Koku Anyidaho recently insulted the foreign minister and now the economic minister only to see the deputy economic minister issuing a statement to withdraw their planned taxes on pensions.

NDC and the govt who is powerful? Koku Anyidaho recently insulted the foreign minister and now the economic minister only to see the deputy economic minister issuing a statement to withdraw their planned taxes on pensions.
EDEM 7 years ago

You will tax your way into opposition. Loans, taxes and corruption is NDC hallmark

You will tax your way into opposition. Loans, taxes and corruption is NDC hallmark
ABAAH 7 years ago

ATO FORSON SHUT UP.DO YOU KNOW BETTER THAN YOUR BOSS.NDC HAS PLANNED THAT AND IT WILL COME WHEN IT WINS THE ELECTION.YOU CAN FOOL GHANAIANS,WHERE ARE TEACHERS AND NURSES ALLOWANC?.NDC PROMISED TO MAINTAIN IT BUT WHERE IS NOW? ...
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ATO FORSON SHUT UP.DO YOU KNOW BETTER THAN YOUR BOSS.NDC HAS PLANNED THAT AND IT WILL COME WHEN IT WINS THE ELECTION.YOU CAN FOOL GHANAIANS,WHERE ARE TEACHERS AND NURSES ALLOWANC?.NDC PROMISED TO MAINTAIN IT BUT WHERE IS NOW?.WE CAN'T BE DECEIVED AGAIN BY THIS ODWAN FUNU.YOUR TIME IS ALMOST UP SO PREPARE FOR OPPOSITION OR PRISON.NATION WRECKERS!.
JM 7 years ago

Then why Tekpe speak out that in public.

Then why Tekpe speak out that in public.
kwamena 7 years ago

we dey tax k3k3

we dey tax k3k3
Kotodwe 7 years ago

When will you tell the truth
Is this not in the Income Act 2015?

When will you tell the truth
Is this not in the Income Act 2015?
Tutugyagu 7 years ago

Tweak NDC! These NDC ministers and deputy ministers are vey confused. They are so drunk with loot and share. They have no clue what they are doing. Twea!!!!

Tweak NDC! These NDC ministers and deputy ministers are vey confused. They are so drunk with loot and share. They have no clue what they are doing. Twea!!!!
Mr Bond 7 years ago

What the fuck is Ato Forson talking about saying government has no intention of taxing both pension and allowances.This revelation is not a rumours coming from Mr Bond or Dr Bawumia but coming from NDC finance minister own mo ...
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What the fuck is Ato Forson talking about saying government has no intention of taxing both pension and allowances.This revelation is not a rumours coming from Mr Bond or Dr Bawumia but coming from NDC finance minister own mouth that by the orders from President John Dramani Mahama he should tax pension and allowances.Frankly speaking Mr Seth Terkper has no power or locus to instigate taxes unless it comes from his boss president John Dramani Mahama before he instigate such move so what the fuck is this know nothing coming to deceive Ghanaians that government has not intention to tax pension and allowance.Maybe Ato Forson is confuse and hallucinating thinking he is serving phantom government from another planet.
Achie 7 years ago

We promise them a coup de tat if they are BOLD enough to implement the pension tax. What kind leadership is this. After allowing the military officers to cheat the retired ORs without asking them to refund their ENDs your go ...
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We promise them a coup de tat if they are BOLD enough to implement the pension tax. What kind leadership is this. After allowing the military officers to cheat the retired ORs without asking them to refund their ENDs your government is thinking of taxing that small pension pay. Continue and you will regret it. You will clap for Yahweh. Fools.
agyeman 7 years ago

YOU PEOPLE AT THE MOR CAN NEVER BE TRUSTED. PURE LIES IS WHAT YOU SPEW OUT. LOOK AT TERKPER. HE WAS A MISERABLE CHURCH MOUSE AT THE IRS NOW HE HAS GROWN WINGS AND IS WICKEDLY INTENDING KILL WE PENSIONERS. HE HAS FORGOTTEN WHE ...
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YOU PEOPLE AT THE MOR CAN NEVER BE TRUSTED. PURE LIES IS WHAT YOU SPEW OUT. LOOK AT TERKPER. HE WAS A MISERABLE CHURCH MOUSE AT THE IRS NOW HE HAS GROWN WINGS AND IS WICKEDLY INTENDING KILL WE PENSIONERS. HE HAS FORGOTTEN WHERE HE IS COMING FROM OR IS IT BECAUSE HE THINKS "HE HAS MADE IT"?
K.k 7 years ago

Incompetence is their name DC, Ndc.you are liers ,Ndc you are thieves oh Ndc you are corrupters. Kwaku Anyadaho has a short memory else he will remember kumasi Domsor incident..A dog who eat back its vomitus.

Incompetence is their name DC, Ndc.you are liers ,Ndc you are thieves oh Ndc you are corrupters. Kwaku Anyadaho has a short memory else he will remember kumasi Domsor incident..A dog who eat back its vomitus.
bam 7 years ago

ATO, JM ASKED POLITICIANS TO GIVE UP 10% OF THEIR SALARY, MAY WE KNOW HOW MUCH HAS ACCRUED, WHICH ACCOUNT IS IT IN AND WHAT IT HAS BEEN USED FOR?

ATO, JM ASKED POLITICIANS TO GIVE UP 10% OF THEIR SALARY, MAY WE KNOW HOW MUCH HAS ACCRUED, WHICH ACCOUNT IS IT IN AND WHAT IT HAS BEEN USED FOR?
PlainPlainTruth 7 years ago

Bawumia's "Voodoo" Economic Analysis adopted by Kuffour is resposible for the economic challenges facing the country now.

All those lambasting Ato for saying the obvious are pathetic NPP supporters whose brains have dese ...
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Bawumia's "Voodoo" Economic Analysis adopted by Kuffour is resposible for the economic challenges facing the country now.

All those lambasting Ato for saying the obvious are pathetic NPP supporters whose brains have deserted them for animal brains such that they behave like a pack of wolves each time somebody criticizes their Party. The fact that some of you are characterizing him as, "Dumb accountant, unqualified accountant, failed accountant, South University graduate, failed BECE etc, etc" show your envy about this young Chartered Account. Yes, he may have worked as a "protection master" for the London Underground as a student to supplement what he was receiving from home because unlike your Flagbearer who flunked all his exams except for the 3rd class degree Legon threw at him, and who is the only lawyer in the whole world without a classmate and certificate, Ato's parents aren't rich. Ghanaian and other foreign students in Ato's position do it unless they're illicit drug dealers or are content with wiping whitepeople's "behind"--like most of you who organized the failed demonstrations abroad against the President do. Dr. Nduom for example, bagged groceries. Unlike you empty barrels however, Ato is quiet and unassuming. The fact that he is now joining the fray of what has become the staple of that academically dishonest economist with a spotty record doesn't make him any less knowledgeable. But I dare anybody to visit this young man’s constituency to see what this unassuming young man’s vision has transformed the lives of ordinary folks through the use of his Common Fund because of his common sense approach, personal integrity and British bulldog-tenacity at a time when majority of MPs use theirs as an extension of their personal income and/or use them frivolously.

The so called economic miracle under Kuffour for which praises are being showered on Bawumia as some whiz kid was really an economic disaster cushioned by the massive doses of foreign aid, most of which were even misapplied, showered on the administration as an act of faith in the country for transitioning into "Democracy" since the election-losing NDC had always been regarded in Western Capitals as an extension of PNDC and therefore undemocratically elected.

What government with alleged economists of international repute would think that removing four zeroes at the end of a currency appreciates the currency? For example, did goods costing ¢200,000 cost GH¢20 after the redenomination? Did items selling for ¢200 sell for GH¢0.02 or two pesewas after the redenomination? Certainly no. Prices and costs shot up. If this wasn't inflation, then I don't know what it was. But, that’s what Bawumia did! And then to cushion themselves against this, Kuffour, Bawumia, and Kuffour's inner circle stole lots of the newly-minted currency. Finally, they camouflaged the extraordinarily weakened Cedi as a result of the measures above by supporting it with freed-up money as a result of some foreign debt forgiveness and the payment moratorium on majority of our foreign debts which should've gone into infrastructure development. The result? The bloated Cedi which at some point was even stronger than the US Dollar, made imports cheaper than their local counterparts. The cheaper imports spelt the demise of local industries because the locally manufactured goods weren't patronized enough. One of the industries that suffered the most was the livestock industry. As a result of which Ghanaians couldn’t afford fresh beef and chicken—and even plantain had to be imported from Ivory Coast. Kuffour's government even had the gall to import textile products from China for the corruption-riddled Ghana@50 celebrations at a time when Ghanaian textile factories were either laying off employees or closing down! That was NPP with Kuffour, Osafo Marfo and DOCTOR BAWUMIA! As if this wasn't enough, this Dream Team showed a total lack of understanding of the consequences of dumb economic policies in the present Global Economy on the BBC "Have Your Say" program when Kuffour gave unbelievably stupid reasons for not supporting local industries whereas if he was well informed, he would've known that the so called capitalist societies supported, and still support, local industries in one way or the other.

To hide the real costs of this misguided economic policy, Kuffour, at the behest of Bawumia and others, jettisoned a more reliable economic index replaced it with a less reliable one. The revised economic figures gave the country favorable ratings but like the Enron Corporation during the energy crises, the country was worse off. By the time the NDC assumed office, there was nothing in the kitty. So when the time came for the country to resume its external financial obligations, the NDC government struggled but pride prevented it from seeking the needed financial assistance earlier until the situation became untenable with the drop in commodity prices.

With the “about-face” financial assistance Mahama's administration has sought from abroad, it has embarked on infrastructure development reminiscent of Kwame Nkrumah’s days even though some myopic so-called opinion leaders including Bawumia and Rev Otabil are criticizing him for “mortgaging” our resources because this initiative isn't coming from their parties.

Internally, Kuffour presided over what has so far been the most corrupt administration in the nation's history. Huge sums of monies were paid locally and abroad for services and goods to non-existent companies fronted by NPP supporters. Of course, the goods and services were never supplied. Entitlement programs such as the NHIS and the School Feeding Program which were supposed to benefit ordinary folks also became conduits for siphoning funds to friends and families as government contributions were sometimes paid in cash and paper trails were either intentionally destroyed or vague information provided. It was also under Kuffour that “Ghost names” became a standard feature in public payrolls. One only has to read the Auditor-General's Reports for the eight years under NPP for one to gauge the enormity of the corruption. Kuffour made sure this Report wasn’t widely circulated for ordinary Ghanaians to see his thievery. Mahama has done the opposite. The Report is now available to ordinary Ghanaians to see things for themselves.

Mahama isn't perfect but he is doing far better by scrutinizing the public payroll and purging it of ghost names, exposing corruption and fighting it either administratively or using the courts.

In bilateral relations, Mahama has proved he can be trusted to seek the country's instead of personal interests unlike Kuffour who in one swoop ensured his cronies like Abel Edusei would benefit at the expense of the country as long as the COSMOS Agreement remains in place.

When people wax about the "Golden Age" under Kuffour when the New Cedi was equivalent to the US Dollar, I ask them to confirm if our economy was better than Canada’s because that was what it meant because the strength, and therefore the value of your currency, is determined by your economy. Of course they say no. Then I ask, “If Ghana’s economy didn’t come close to Canada’s (indeed it has never matched Canada’s) and the Canadian Dollar was less than the US Dollar, shouldn’t it follow that Ghana’s Cedi should be less than the Canadian Dollar and therefore the US Dollar? They agree but can’t explain how Kuffour and Team Bawumia pulled this off. When I explain how, they walk away with their tails between their legs like defeated dogs.

It is your type of loud but half-baked illiterates who're either unwilling or unable to objectively examine Kuffour's economic and fiscal policies and give them the "Disastrous" label they deserve because truth and honesty have been banned from your party's dictionary.

Bawumia's level of expertise is nowhere near the level you people claim. The so-called economic miracle under Kuffour he allegedly authored actually never happened. It was a clever manipulation of facts and figures. It is also becoming clearer by the day that apart from sacrificing long term permanent gains for short-term feel-good ones, developments were far less given the amount of inputs. No wonder Bawumia's economic analysis of the country's present economic situation doesn't resonate with his own peers but rather with people like you who barely understand what they read and cover their shortcomings with insults.

Be still and put on your thinking caps. Objectively analyze the so-called Economic Miracle under Kuffour. You'll realize that it actually never happened. It was a mirage and fraud perpetrated on the long-suffering Ghanaians by Bawumia & Co through clever manipulations of facts and figures and that Bawumia is not worth the adulation NPP supporters are heaping on him.

Gov't has no intention of taxing pensioners - Ato Forson

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