Huge pay, ex-gratia for MPs

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sam 7 years ago

In the USA,the average salary of a doctor is more than a senator/congressman right!!!!.
In Ghana this MPs earn more than 3 times what an average doctor gets. God have mercy on the laborer.
What a system.

In the USA,the average salary of a doctor is more than a senator/congressman right!!!!.
In Ghana this MPs earn more than 3 times what an average doctor gets. God have mercy on the laborer.
What a system.
worldwatch 7 years ago

That is why healthcare in America is so expensive that so many americans cannot afford it.The poor die needlessly in America because of the expensive medical care there.

That is why healthcare in America is so expensive that so many americans cannot afford it.The poor die needlessly in America because of the expensive medical care there.
Chief 7 years ago

Ex gratia is backdoor legitimization of create and share. Scratch my back I scratch your back. The president approves of parliament and parliament approves of the president.
The key question is 'How many Ghanaians make i ...
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Ex gratia is backdoor legitimization of create and share. Scratch my back I scratch your back. The president approves of parliament and parliament approves of the president.
The key question is 'How many Ghanaians make in a life time what these so called article 71 people make in a year?'
TIME TO DO AWAY WITH JETTISON ARTICLE 71.
LUCKY 7 years ago

IS HE NOT THESAME PRESIDENT WHO SAID SALARY ARREARS SHOULD BE THREE MONTHS

IS HE NOT THESAME PRESIDENT WHO SAID SALARY ARREARS SHOULD BE THREE MONTHS
patriot 7 years ago

So the speaker of parliament is paid more than the president and yet the present speaker Prof[?]Ocquaye had the audacity to tell Ghanaians that MPS and minsters must be paid more than they receive now.I rest my comment.

So the speaker of parliament is paid more than the president and yet the present speaker Prof[?]Ocquaye had the audacity to tell Ghanaians that MPS and minsters must be paid more than they receive now.I rest my comment.
Kwame 7 years ago

It is high time the civil and public servants stand up against the greed, the cheat and corrupt practises of the polical class. The political class should know that one day this would backfire.

It is high time the civil and public servants stand up against the greed, the cheat and corrupt practises of the polical class. The political class should know that one day this would backfire.
Omanhene 7 years ago

(1) How the hell do we have such a "crocked and corrupt system in Ghana?"

(2) Why should each president set up his own damn corrupt commission to determine salaries and pensions for MPs, presidents and others under the so ...
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(1) How the hell do we have such a "crocked and corrupt system in Ghana?"

(2) Why should each president set up his own damn corrupt commission to determine salaries and pensions for MPs, presidents and others under the so called Article 71 officials?

(3) Why can't we have only one controlling body set up to do this work every four doggone years?

(4) By the way, why should "returning MPs (re-elected MPs)" be included in the END OF SERVICE BENEFITS (ESB)? Somebody should tell me "what service or work did those re-elected MPs finish, thus deserving end of service benefits? And

(5) Why should Ghana pay salaries and offer other benefits to some MPs, who never utter a word in parliament either orally or in writing? What the heck are they doing there, anyway?

# Indeed, we do have a very CORRUPT SYSTEM down there dealing primarily with stealing from the public without much work done. # SEE, why many people want to run to be MPs—to get on the honey cone, too!!
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De Wise 7 years ago

i am believing that our taxes are only meant for politicians

i am believing that our taxes are only meant for politicians
KAY 7 years ago

Part time workers of the Electoral Commission ie. Returning Officers, Deputy Returning Officers, Presiding Officers (POs) Verification Officers (VOs) Name List Officers (NLOs) and the Ballot Issuers have not been paid their p ...
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Part time workers of the Electoral Commission ie. Returning Officers, Deputy Returning Officers, Presiding Officers (POs) Verification Officers (VOs) Name List Officers (NLOs) and the Ballot Issuers have not been paid their paltry allowances after working hard to conduct a very peaceful and transparent elections. Please, the trasition team must know this and make due the payment immediately because it was budgeted for before the elections. God Bless.
Abdul-Latif 7 years ago

So at the end the politicians make it appear as if is token given to the ordinary worker that blots the wage bill.

So at the end the politicians make it appear as if is token given to the ordinary worker that blots the wage bill.
Obroni 7 years ago

Nonsense, nobody is forcing anybody to be an MP. MPs have been paid for serving as MP why any other payment? Presidents ex gratis, houses cares same unnecessary greed. You could all have chosen to stay out of politics. Politi ...
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Nonsense, nobody is forcing anybody to be an MP. MPs have been paid for serving as MP why any other payment? Presidents ex gratis, houses cares same unnecessary greed. You could all have chosen to stay out of politics. Politicians should be entitled to normal retirement entitlements at the same age ! And depending on years of service. If politicians will accept that Ghana will respect you.
Abdul-Latif 7 years ago

For this no minority or majority, they are all one. This african for u instead of serving they are robbing. Greedy politicians.

For this no minority or majority, they are all one. This african for u instead of serving they are robbing. Greedy politicians.
Ckk 7 years ago

Why this nonsense n workers are quite on it. Workers shd start the agitation to earn exgratia n improved salaries. Article 71 holders are not the only people building Ghana. That is why both parties(NDC n NPP) do not fight i ...
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Why this nonsense n workers are quite on it. Workers shd start the agitation to earn exgratia n improved salaries. Article 71 holders are not the only people building Ghana. That is why both parties(NDC n NPP) do not fight in Parliament bcos it favors them. Restoration of exgratia NOW FOR ALL WORKERS, PERIOD.
Ali 7 years ago

OOh Ghana and her pple.

I am short of words...

OOh Ghana and her pple.

I am short of words...
geo 7 years ago

Its unfortunate the politician do not care about productivity. Soon the doctors will leave and their offices ( in lecture halls, hospital) will be occupied by non professionals for the meagre salary

Its unfortunate the politician do not care about productivity. Soon the doctors will leave and their offices ( in lecture halls, hospital) will be occupied by non professionals for the meagre salary
Dr 7 years ago

Seriously.
No wonder the young doctors are leaving and the patriots who stayed are regretting.

When they politicians get sick they go abroad for treatment.
N mess up the system for the poor man to die .. Is bad. I know ...
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Seriously.
No wonder the young doctors are leaving and the patriots who stayed are regretting.

When they politicians get sick they go abroad for treatment.
N mess up the system for the poor man to die .. Is bad. I know this n I will also leave to a different country.
BurgerDee 7 years ago

Are we not been cheated as workers,it is time we get Arab spring here,shame unto our parliamentarian.Where are the soldiers

Are we not been cheated as workers,it is time we get Arab spring here,shame unto our parliamentarian.Where are the soldiers
Nii Nmai, Dallas,TX, U. S. A 7 years ago

Now you will understand why I call these people leeches and scavengers.

Now you will understand why I call these people leeches and scavengers.
Ray 7 years ago

This is what the media need to talk about,Where is Ken Agyapong? Ghanaians should know by now this politicians are stomach politicians. In this case NDC and NPP both agree,this is the only time they agree and none will cough, ...
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This is what the media need to talk about,Where is Ken Agyapong? Ghanaians should know by now this politicians are stomach politicians. In this case NDC and NPP both agree,this is the only time they agree and none will cough, greedy fools like Mike Quaye Speaker even wants more.Why won't everyone be willing to go into Politics,it is said to be one of the lucrative careers in Ghana. If really Nana Akufo Addo wants to protect the public purse,he should half all this ridiculous payments just like President of Tanzania John Magufuli did. Teachers are not paid well. The minimum wage of ordinary Ghanaians can't give a better living.

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