Charge 1% of cost of Hajj into Zakat Fund – Mahama proposes to Muslims

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PRINCE KWASI ADADE ( OFIE! P33 ) 7 years ago

AUTHOR: JAB-------**--guys are you crazy? You guys are fools that's why you call yourselves "young Cadres". If this is not a bribe what will it be? Guys don't talk about Peduase lodge, a gift from Ex- Libyan President to Kuff ...
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AUTHOR: JAB-------**--guys are you crazy? You guys are fools that's why you call yourselves "young Cadres". If this is not a bribe what will it be? Guys don't talk about Peduase lodge, a gift from Ex- Libyan President to Kuffour. The question is if someone is your friend, that person is awarded a contract which is inflated and later spent $100,000 on a gift to the friend. What will you classify this? Let's say the person is not the president of Ghana. You guys are suffering and you are defending this nonsense. When there are too many fools in a country that is the end result.
Ghana Man X 7 years ago

Zongo shall continue to show NPP the usual RED CARD !!!!

Zongo shall continue to show NPP the usual RED CARD !!!!
Calculus 7 years ago

Hajj was a disaster under NPP government. Many slept with mosquitos and rats before some could travel to Mecca. Bawumia a Muslim could not do anything about it. Even a Muslim was a vice president but it was disgusting seeing ...
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Hajj was a disaster under NPP government. Many slept with mosquitos and rats before some could travel to Mecca. Bawumia a Muslim could not do anything about it. Even a Muslim was a vice president but it was disgusting seeing our Muslim brothers bounced around just to get the opportunity to go to the Holy land.
Now it's so admiring seeing them travel under NDC government led by John the 4th. I sometimes get jealous and wish I could one day embark on the journey with our brothers.
Campaign and vote for JM for peace and development.
Y2000 7 years ago

Under Mahama's leadership:

1. Ghana is issuing domestic Government bonds at 24.5% yield (interest rate). When government issues a bond, it means she is borrowing the money, expecting to pay back the borrowed money and the ...
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Under Mahama's leadership:

1. Ghana is issuing domestic Government bonds at 24.5% yield (interest rate). When government issues a bond, it means she is borrowing the money, expecting to pay back the borrowed money and the interest rate.

2. Ghana is issuing Euro bonds at 10.5% yield.

For those who don't understand finance and economic development, the economy of a country can't grow if its government is borrowing money at such high interest rates.

First domestic banks will not be willing to loan money to local businesses at rates below what the government is paying, meaning local businesses will not have the capital to employ people.

Second, because the government is paying such high interest rates on money borrowed, the government wouldn't have enough money for domestic programs.

If Mahama is telling the new graduates to start businesses without loan facilities for them, how does that make Mahama a qualified president.
Kofi Gbagbladza 7 years ago

Fool Addae

Fool Addae
aikins 7 years ago

There he goes again,

There he goes again,
BBC NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 7 years ago

The Supreme Court is confused about the whole thing, they messed up big time from the beginning and now looking for a way to turn around. This case is the silliest one i have ever seen , why should the NHIS card bearers go th ...
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The Supreme Court is confused about the whole thing, they messed up big time from the beginning and now looking for a way to turn around. This case is the silliest one i have ever seen , why should the NHIS card bearers go through this difficult process? They did something wrong to deserved this? This Supreme Court Mafias hate the way the President has destroyed their bribery and corrupt machineries , hence they are finding away to pay him back. The President will continue to fight corrupt, if u want to know those who wanted to throw this country to a War zone is Nana Binaddo and his tribal Npp and Supreme Court, their judgment is rather bad for the whole country and our democracy. The President will win this election hands down whether new register or a clean register, 7th November will stop all their nonsense .
MAKA-A-MAKA. 7 years ago

SHUT YOUR PROTRUDING WATERING MOUTH UP,OFUI BA.MAHAMAH HAS STOLEN MORE THAN MOBUTU SO WE NEED A REVOLUTION NOW.THE SUPREAME COURT JUDGES INCLUDING ATUGUBA ARE DISAPPOINTED IN MAHAMAH'S CORRUPTIBLE GOVERNMENT SO THIS IS NOT TU ...
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SHUT YOUR PROTRUDING WATERING MOUTH UP,OFUI BA.MAHAMAH HAS STOLEN MORE THAN MOBUTU SO WE NEED A REVOLUTION NOW.THE SUPREAME COURT JUDGES INCLUDING ATUGUBA ARE DISAPPOINTED IN MAHAMAH'S CORRUPTIBLE GOVERNMENT SO THIS IS NOT TURN AROUND BECAUSE THEY CAN'T SIT DOWN AND WATCH INCOMPETENT MAHAMAH AND NDC'S SO CALLED BEAUTIFUL LADY CHALOTTE OSEI PLUNG GHANA INTO CHAOS.DESPERATE AND BRIBE TAKER ALAKPATOR ADAKATO MAHAMAH MUST GO.KOTE BOTO,TONTONFOOLO AND KWAADONTO OFUI BA BBC NEWS IS OUT OF THE BOX AGAIN WITH HIS STUPID COMMENTS.YOU PEOPLE GO RUN AND HIDE YOUR CARS IN BUSHES AS CORRUPT NIGERIAS HAVE DONE.KWASEATO FIRE BURN YOU.
aikins 7 years ago

Did you say mahama will continue to fight corruption ? Funny world indeed

Did you say mahama will continue to fight corruption ? Funny world indeed
Ghana Man X 7 years ago

I agree with u 100% BBC has said it all

I agree with u 100% BBC has said it all
Anwar AKA Panji 7 years ago

Is we in upper west part of zakat fund

Is we in upper west part of zakat fund
JK PUTUPUTU 7 years ago

Aikins, I find your lack of intelligence very disturbing. What is so corrupt about the President's speech? Your lack of knowledge and partisan politics has poisoned your small brain. It has also clouded your analytical judgme ...
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Aikins, I find your lack of intelligence very disturbing. What is so corrupt about the President's speech? Your lack of knowledge and partisan politics has poisoned your small brain. It has also clouded your analytical judgment, that is if you have any.
aikins 7 years ago

I have more than your entire family put together, even that bitch mother and the drunkard father in Nsawam prison you respect them.

I have more than your entire family put together, even that bitch mother and the drunkard father in Nsawam prison you respect them.
Malik 7 years ago

Everything will soon be taxed including air. Meanwhile all the taxes have been stolen by the greedy bastards. Muslims should protest and refuse. This is unfair tax aimed at a specific religious group.

Everything will soon be taxed including air. Meanwhile all the taxes have been stolen by the greedy bastards. Muslims should protest and refuse. This is unfair tax aimed at a specific religious group.
Mufti 7 years ago

John Mahama will push to the mismanagement this fund. Who told the Prz Mahama you force people to pay "Zakat?" If I have removed my Zakat and am going to Hajj, you will take another Zakat from that again. In Islam you can't d ...
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John Mahama will push to the mismanagement this fund. Who told the Prz Mahama you force people to pay "Zakat?" If I have removed my Zakat and am going to Hajj, you will take another Zakat from that again. In Islam you can't do that. The Prz should know that. Don't persuade people and mismanage their wealth.
a hayye 7 years ago

The President has suggested good idea for the Muslim community.

The President has suggested good idea for the Muslim community.
PRINCEWILLY@YMAIL.COM 7 years ago

Three men want make phone call from Hell to remind to their relatives about its harsh conditions Their Nationalities were American, Italian and Ghanaian. So they decide to go to Devil who is the boss. So the American made a c ...
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Three men want make phone call from Hell to remind to their relatives about its harsh conditions Their Nationalities were American, Italian and Ghanaian. So they decide to go to Devil who is the boss. So the American made a call and the Devil made him to pay 100 USD, then an Italian made a call and the Devil made him to pay 10 Euros on fact that Italy is less developed than that of USA. LASTLY a Ghanaian made a call and the Devil made him to pay a cent. Both the American and Italian complain as it is not fair and the devil responded to them "The Ghanaian call was a local call whereas yours was an International call"
obi 7 years ago

Zakat funds is not maid for the funding of others education pls each and everyone is poor now a days and end help

Zakat funds is not maid for the funding of others education pls each and everyone is poor now a days and end help
Odikro 7 years ago

Check all the huhudious taxes and charges Ghanaians pay under the corrupt John Mahama. Mahama is just another name for taxes in Ghana, right?

Check all the huhudious taxes and charges Ghanaians pay under the corrupt John Mahama. Mahama is just another name for taxes in Ghana, right?
obi 7 years ago

if u use Zakat monies to fund someone is Haram ,and even no need to us state money to send some one to perform HAJJ aba citizens taxes ?

if u use Zakat monies to fund someone is Haram ,and even no need to us state money to send some one to perform HAJJ aba citizens taxes ?
Zawumia 7 years ago

The majority of Muslims shall continue to support the NDC

The majority of Muslims shall continue to support the NDC
Togbega 7 years ago

Pelpuo too has doctorate degree? Hebei! I can now understand why everybody aspire to be a politician. After all you don't have to study, write any exams, prepare a research proposal, do any field research work, write a disser ...
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Pelpuo too has doctorate degree? Hebei! I can now understand why everybody aspire to be a politician. After all you don't have to study, write any exams, prepare a research proposal, do any field research work, write a dissertation and defend it. As a politician, You only have to amass some wealth fair or foul, find some obscure college in America and give it some $50,000 and you have a DOCTORATE degrèe without any sweat! By the way, why not charge a 5% levy instead 1% inorder to make a maximum impact?
NPP = NANA PROMISES PARTY 7 years ago

Ghanaians are now suffering from "AND" (Acquired Nigerian Disease).

Everyone has a doctorate degree. Very soon, even the school dropout Kweku Banku the stomach journalist will also get one and he will be known as Dr. Malik ...
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Ghanaians are now suffering from "AND" (Acquired Nigerian Disease).

Everyone has a doctorate degree. Very soon, even the school dropout Kweku Banku the stomach journalist will also get one and he will be known as Dr. Malik Abdul Kweku Banku. Think about that.
Sham-una 7 years ago

Laudable idea mr. President. Thank you .

Laudable idea mr. President. Thank you .
ugly akufo addo 7 years ago

we know u hv gool intentions for Muslims communities in Ghana n will never let u down our President

we know u hv gool intentions for Muslims communities in Ghana n will never let u down our President
aikins 7 years ago

Now I can understand why you always insult NANA ADDO DANQUAH AKUFO ADDO, tribalism.

Now I can understand why you always insult NANA ADDO DANQUAH AKUFO ADDO, tribalism.
Hamid 7 years ago

This is what we need. I support the president 100%. What we muslims need most is higher education and jobs so that we can participate fully in the workforce.

Compare this idea to that of Bawumia who has no plan for us and ...
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This is what we need. I support the president 100%. What we muslims need most is higher education and jobs so that we can participate fully in the workforce.

Compare this idea to that of Bawumia who has no plan for us and the best he promised (yes another Promise) us was that NPP will help muslims to study Arabic! Arabic? What? for? How will studying arabic lift people out of poverty and prepare them for the job market. And this man calls himself an economist with a Ph.D!

I rest my case.
GhanaMan 7 years ago

how can arab terrorists headed by fake prophet deceived and brainwashed black people into thinking god only exists in one saudi arabia.

foolish zongolese not building good houses for themseves but spending good dollars t ...
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how can arab terrorists headed by fake prophet deceived and brainwashed black people into thinking god only exists in one saudi arabia.

foolish zongolese not building good houses for themseves but spending good dollars to oil rich arabia . how many of you idiotic black moslems know that arabs had to kill and enslave your forefathers before converting them to islam? today both christians and moslems are free slaves but wont seek the truth! trust in God only....fuck islam and christianity!
Anwar AKA Panji 7 years ago

GhanaMan allow us to follow what Allah won't us to do. why always attacking us pls.

GhanaMan allow us to follow what Allah won't us to do. why always attacking us pls.
Don Lam 7 years ago

You are lucky real ID's are hidden on this platform, like we, Muslims would have shown you what we are made of. That we don't take such foolish comment of yours about 'HAJJ" for granted...

You are lucky real ID's are hidden on this platform, like we, Muslims would have shown you what we are made of. That we don't take such foolish comment of yours about 'HAJJ" for granted...
GhanaMan 7 years ago

You haven't answered any of the issues i raised that makes black moslems and christians stupid.

Why will the true God who created every human decide to give his true religion to a single group of people which only spread ...
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You haven't answered any of the issues i raised that makes black moslems and christians stupid.

Why will the true God who created every human decide to give his true religion to a single group of people which only spread to the rest through wars, colonisation and slavery? Why does God want others to be enslaved, colonised and or killed before knowing His word? Pls answer me la.

You're looking for me to deal with for questioning the basis of your religion. ..that's a deeply enslave blackman fighting for his slave master.
Black man wake up. God is everywhere, all religions are fake to mentally enslave you forever...
Ras 7 years ago

Govt shd rather include the hajj in the national budget, so that the trip will be sponsored fully by GOG.

Govt shd rather include the hajj in the national budget, so that the trip will be sponsored fully by GOG.
Golden Boy 7 years ago

Do you hate Muslims that much? individuals and organization pay into this fund not taxes, %1 charge of hajj cost means extra cost to the people

Do you hate Muslims that much? individuals and organization pay into this fund not taxes, %1 charge of hajj cost means extra cost to the people
Musah 7 years ago

Mahama must go! His solution to every problem is more tax. That is a recipe for disaster. Please, vote him out!!

Mahama must go! His solution to every problem is more tax. That is a recipe for disaster. Please, vote him out!!
jor 7 years ago

Maha has given up on state funding education. Now asking organizations rather to tax their members. If going to hajj cost $5000.00 now it will be more

Maha has given up on state funding education. Now asking organizations rather to tax their members. If going to hajj cost $5000.00 now it will be more
nana kwame 7 years ago

Muslims are fools oo,dat x y Christians will always rule over u ppl,u tink upsyd down,even yr stupid religion x making u guys mad even more,x beta to b a hari Krishna dan b a filthy Islam slave.always supporting negative syd, ...
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Muslims are fools oo,dat x y Christians will always rule over u ppl,u tink upsyd down,even yr stupid religion x making u guys mad even more,x beta to b a hari Krishna dan b a filthy Islam slave.always supporting negative syd, wat kinna brain do u hv in yr heads,foolish lunatics.dey worship sun n dat stupid black stone n turns back n laf dat Christians worship a mere man in a pic,u guys r an apology.fire burn u.northners hu majory r Muslims r disgusting!!!
Musah nashiru 7 years ago

Kwame or wat ever u call ur self, U R A SENLESS ,foolish stupid man fr making dat remark abt Islamic religion,.U CANT B A POLITICIAN BCOS U SPEAK FRM UR ANUS B4 u think.dos ppl who remarked abt Muslims supportin ndc is barely ...
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Kwame or wat ever u call ur self, U R A SENLESS ,foolish stupid man fr making dat remark abt Islamic religion,.U CANT B A POLITICIAN BCOS U SPEAK FRM UR ANUS B4 u think.dos ppl who remarked abt Muslims supportin ndc is barely uncircumstantial n mischievous dat irritate some of us but at de ed of the day FREEDOM OF SPEECH rules,.dats exactly wat dey want n u fell in deir trapp n dats to insult Muslim . wit dat Muslim might vote fr de foolish NDC party fr them to retain power n to loot as well as drain de economy. WISE UP N ALWAYS THINK AHEAD OF THEM
abebs 7 years ago

Mahama, the tax collector. Everyone can be president if it is all about taxing. No innovative ideas.

Mahama, the tax collector. Everyone can be president if it is all about taxing. No innovative ideas.
Xorla 7 years ago

I pray for all the saints commenting on this topic, Amen

I pray for all the saints commenting on this topic, Amen
Musah nashiru 7 years ago

Wat gut hav u to talk abt Muslim after u wer entwined in de foolish spell of lordina in abondoning ur birth religion Islam.all ur farmily members r Muslims , YY ONLY U?????

Wat gut hav u to talk abt Muslim after u wer entwined in de foolish spell of lordina in abondoning ur birth religion Islam.all ur farmily members r Muslims , YY ONLY U?????
fake 7 years ago

Ghana is down to drain bcoz of foolish Christan. Bcoz u think everything is about this world. Hell fire await you fool.

Ghana is down to drain bcoz of foolish Christan. Bcoz u think everything is about this world. Hell fire await you fool.
Don Lam 7 years ago

GhanaMan, or whatever you call yourself..you are very lucky..that real identities are hidden on this platform..I SWEAR TO THE ALL MIGHTY ALLAH, we would have shown you what Muslims are made of and they don't take this your fo ...
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GhanaMan, or whatever you call yourself..you are very lucky..that real identities are hidden on this platform..I SWEAR TO THE ALL MIGHTY ALLAH, we would have shown you what Muslims are made of and they don't take this your foolish comment about "hajj" in Saudi for granted..IS THIS ALSO POLITICS?? THAT'S WHAT SOME OF YOU DO..U IGNITE THE FIRE SND RUN AWAY ,IN THE END INNOCENT PEOPLE SUFFER FOR IT. MAY GOD FORGIVE YOUR SINS.
mohammed was a terrorist 7 years ago

u idiot what can u do? get away with your useless fake terrorist islam.

ghana is free talking nation. you can move to live in shariah governed pakistan or saudi arabia and leave ghana in peace.

u idiot what can u do? get away with your useless fake terrorist islam.

ghana is free talking nation. you can move to live in shariah governed pakistan or saudi arabia and leave ghana in peace.
ada 7 years ago

You need that money for campaign in this election. Do you know what goes into zakat? for you to propose sources of funding. You are displaying that you are indeed munaafiki

You need that money for campaign in this election. Do you know what goes into zakat? for you to propose sources of funding. You are displaying that you are indeed munaafiki
MAKA-A-MAKA. 7 years ago

HE IS STEALING LIKE MOBUTU.HE WILL EVEN TAX GOD[ALLAH]WORDS.MAHAMAH IS A SHAMEFUL PERSON WHO NEEDS NOT TO COME NEAR WHERE OUR COFFERS ARE.SOMETIMES IT IS THE GOVERMENT WHO HELPS THESE PEOPLE THEN HOW CAN THEY GIVE OUT MONEY I ...
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HE IS STEALING LIKE MOBUTU.HE WILL EVEN TAX GOD[ALLAH]WORDS.MAHAMAH IS A SHAMEFUL PERSON WHO NEEDS NOT TO COME NEAR WHERE OUR COFFERS ARE.SOMETIMES IT IS THE GOVERMENT WHO HELPS THESE PEOPLE THEN HOW CAN THEY GIVE OUT MONEY INTO ZAKAT FUND OR DO YOU WANT TO END THE LITTLE THEY GET FROM THE GOVERNMENT?.
ALEX ALASCO 7 years ago

when did the zakat fund hire president Mahama as its consultant? cheap political comment.

when did the zakat fund hire president Mahama as its consultant? cheap political comment.
BlackBoy 7 years ago

Okay Ghanaians please help me answer these questions.
1. Why is Mahama bringing up such an idea at this time?
2. Who regulates the flow of cash to this account?
3. Who regulates the disbursement of funds from this account? ...
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Okay Ghanaians please help me answer these questions.
1. Why is Mahama bringing up such an idea at this time?
2. Who regulates the flow of cash to this account?
3. Who regulates the disbursement of funds from this account?.
4. Why is 1% being charged on the hajj fees to be used in this venture instead of the government paying 1% of the pilgrimage fare ?
kojo 7 years ago

nice idea but the muslim community should not heed to it. the reason being that, this ruling party will borrow from it and they will never refund the money. SADA was setup in 2010 under the late prof mills administration to b ...
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nice idea but the muslim community should not heed to it. the reason being that, this ruling party will borrow from it and they will never refund the money. SADA was setup in 2010 under the late prof mills administration to bridge the development gap between the northern part of Ghana and southern part of Ghana. But on 19th June 2016 one of the newspapers in Ghana reported that the NDC took $1billion from it during the 2012 general elections. Very very sad. this government must desist from such borrowing attitude.
Aha 7 years ago

good idea but may not be consistent with principles of zakaat in Islam, as zakaat is 2 and half percent on one's properties that has been acquired for a period of one year. The hajj money is therefore not qualified as Nisaab

good idea but may not be consistent with principles of zakaat in Islam, as zakaat is 2 and half percent on one's properties that has been acquired for a period of one year. The hajj money is therefore not qualified as Nisaab
Abdul 7 years ago

So Mr President all that you know about governance is tax, they should tax them so you will go and collect for Germany cars , you are not serious

So Mr President all that you know about governance is tax, they should tax them so you will go and collect for Germany cars , you are not serious
osman tle 7 years ago

pls dont attack Islam, muslems submit them self to one God unlike cristians who worship jesus cross and belief in trinity. muslems follow Jesus and his teaching than u disbelievers, read your bible well, san john jesus said i ...
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pls dont attack Islam, muslems submit them self to one God unlike cristians who worship jesus cross and belief in trinity. muslems follow Jesus and his teaching than u disbelievers, read your bible well, san john jesus said i have many things to tell u but u can not bear them now, when i go i will send the conforter, when (he) the truth of spirit comes, (he) will not speak on his own except what the father ask him (he) will guide mankind to all truth, and (he) will glorify me, he used masculine pronouns who is he referring too. humanbeing not spirit or ghost. repent n submit your self to Islam cox their book is confirming what jesus brought.
YAS 7 years ago

Good idea meant for Muslims to help themselves to achieve higher education instead of putting Arabic teachers on government pay rolls. But like every thing else in Mother Ghana, I hope the selection is going to be base on mer ...
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Good idea meant for Muslims to help themselves to achieve higher education instead of putting Arabic teachers on government pay rolls. But like every thing else in Mother Ghana, I hope the selection is going to be base on merit, not tribalism, corruption and whom yu know mentality.
milky 7 years ago

Mr. President, there are a lot of serious matters at heads you need to looks into not this, please

Mr. President, there are a lot of serious matters at heads you need to looks into not this, please

Charge 1% of cost of Hajj into Zakat Fund – Mahama proposes to Muslims

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