Think of affordable houses instead of private homes for fmr. Presidents – Pratt to gov’t

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Concerned 7 years ago

Only president and vice should be given accommodation.
Serving ministers should pay for own accommodation. No official should be given state property

Only president and vice should be given accommodation.
Serving ministers should pay for own accommodation. No official should be given state property
Rene -london 7 years ago

FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME IN MY LIFE, I AM SEEING MYSELF AGREEING WITH MR. KWESI PRATT JNR!

INARGUABLY, THE REMUNERATION PACKAGE FOR THE SO-CALLED ARTICLE 71 OFFICE HOLDERS, IS BY FAR ENOUGH COMPARED TO THE AVERAGE WORKING ...
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FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME IN MY LIFE, I AM SEEING MYSELF AGREEING WITH MR. KWESI PRATT JNR!

INARGUABLY, THE REMUNERATION PACKAGE FOR THE SO-CALLED ARTICLE 71 OFFICE HOLDERS, IS BY FAR ENOUGH COMPARED TO THE AVERAGE WORKING CLASS GHANAIAN WHO IS ABLE TO MAKE SENSIBLE SAVINGS OUT OF HIS MODST EARNINGS TO PUT A ROOF OVER HIS HEAD, AND SO THOSE EX-GRATIA AWARDS OF FREE USE OF UTILITIES, PROVISION OF HOUSEHOLD STAFF, A CHAUFFEUR, TWO SECURITY PERSONS TO ACCOMPANY THE EX PRESIDENT AND HIS WIFE ON FOREIGN TRAVELS, AND THE CHOICE OF NOT ONE, BUT TWO HOMES, ONE WITHIN THE CAPITAL, AND ANOTHER AT A CHOICE LOCATION OUTSIDE THE CAPITAL, ARE TOO RICH/TOO EXPENSIVE FOR A MEDIUM SIZED ECONOMY SUCH AS GHANA'S.

WE SHOULD NOT WANT TO COMPARE OURSELVES TO DEVELOPED COUNTRIES, WHOSE EX STATE OFFICIALS BUY THEIR OWN RETIREMENT HOMES FROM THE SALARIES THEY MAKE WHILE THEY WORKED IN THEIR RESPECTIVE PUBLIC OFFICES!
ok 7 years ago

you know the reason why the guy (pratt) is writing something senseable now? he has taken the advice of his doctor to take his medicine

you know the reason why the guy (pratt) is writing something senseable now? he has taken the advice of his doctor to take his medicine
MR OBJECTIVE 7 years ago

VERY SOON or already KWESI PRATT WILL TAKE COVER IN NANA ADDO government.A VERY SHAMELESS MAN IN NATURE.

VERY SOON or already KWESI PRATT WILL TAKE COVER IN NANA ADDO government.A VERY SHAMELESS MAN IN NATURE.
CORNEY 7 years ago

There is no sense in what he said,it is senseless to say they should have the former presidents housed in affordable houses,very stupid,former presidents need to be respected,we can't have them living with crowds as ordinary ...
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There is no sense in what he said,it is senseless to say they should have the former presidents housed in affordable houses,very stupid,former presidents need to be respected,we can't have them living with crowds as ordinary people,to live at places like Trassacco,no way,wrong.
Kwesi Pratt needs to get it that not all of us can be president,democracy is expensive,we need to prepare to pay for it. He needs to be talking like adult, he needs to grow up, not joking with serious issues like this.

This problem was NDC'S own creation,they should have kept the Chinery Hesse committee report with only amendments as needed with regards to salaries and leave the rest intact instead of forming another committee that came up with that stupid report that the president needs to rent a house and be paid rent allowance,very dumb idea which brought all these controversies,this should be a lesson to the new government that it is not everything you have to change because it was started by the person or government you don't like.
$aint Ghfuo: Black Excellence !!! 7 years ago

As far as I'm aware Canada, United States do not award private homes to out going haeds of states. Infact, obama according to my sources in the capitol Hill area in Washington d.c. Obama and his family are renting a home. Unt ...
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As far as I'm aware Canada, United States do not award private homes to out going haeds of states. Infact, obama according to my sources in the capitol Hill area in Washington d.c. Obama and his family are renting a home. Until washable graduates from sidwells high school. The obamas live in Hawaii and may have personal residences in Chicago. No state homes are.given to outgoing heads of state. But we come to hipc gh and we seem to not know what we are doing. Look at the amount of bonuses we give to national soccer team players compared to their colleagues in Western nations. How can we progress towards prosperity and accountable governance with such undisciplined behaviors?
Judas 7 years ago

Stupid Kwasi Pratt he was the forefront of demonstrations when president Kuffour started building all these affordable housing around the country. Since when did he see the light. Foolish man. Enemy of progress. Stomach poli ...
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Stupid Kwasi Pratt he was the forefront of demonstrations when president Kuffour started building all these affordable housing around the country. Since when did he see the light. Foolish man. Enemy of progress. Stomach politician. Never seen this guy protesting under the hardship of 8yrs of NDC. This man is irrelevant. Ghanaweb should stop covering him.
Jacks 7 years ago

Please, this is not sustainable. Being president should be a motivation to SERVE and not to seek for "pecks". Even developed countries with far better economy are not providing accommodation to ex-president.

Please, this is not sustainable. Being president should be a motivation to SERVE and not to seek for "pecks". Even developed countries with far better economy are not providing accommodation to ex-president.
What 7 years ago

Tell that to Jerry as well Pratt

Tell that to Jerry as well Pratt
K Quarter Awutu S 7 years ago

Am glad affordable housing is becoming a national debate.
Ghana web. Thank you for giving Ghanaians a forum to help in nation building.

Am glad affordable housing is becoming a national debate.
Ghana web. Thank you for giving Ghanaians a forum to help in nation building.
Moses 7 years ago

THIS IDIOT KWESI PRATT TALK TOO MUCH ..... ABHAAA

THIS IDIOT KWESI PRATT TALK TOO MUCH ..... ABHAAA
Garibaldi 7 years ago

This has been my thought which I express in silence. One should not become a president of Ghana because of what they would gain after end of term.

This has been my thought which I express in silence. One should not become a president of Ghana because of what they would gain after end of term.
£earn_$martphones_Repairing 7 years ago

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Pops 7 years ago

ANOTHER PRATTISH IDIEA. YOU HAVE LOST YOUR WAY. NANA ADDO NOW HAS BECOME THE PRESIDENT, YOU FAILED IN YOUR AIM TO STOP HIM. YOU HAVE NO POWERS TO STOP TO STOP HIM. HATE FOR NANA ADDO CANT HELP YOU.

ANOTHER PRATTISH IDIEA. YOU HAVE LOST YOUR WAY. NANA ADDO NOW HAS BECOME THE PRESIDENT, YOU FAILED IN YOUR AIM TO STOP HIM. YOU HAVE NO POWERS TO STOP TO STOP HIM. HATE FOR NANA ADDO CANT HELP YOU.
Chief amankwa 7 years ago

Arest them and probe.them instead
Not.pamper them
The.people.get.what
African leaders.can.only deliver mass poverty..fools.
Ignore typo error ..I know

Arest them and probe.them instead
Not.pamper them
The.people.get.what
African leaders.can.only deliver mass poverty..fools.
Ignore typo error ..I know
Owura 7 years ago

This is true, Nana Addo need to scrap this package of former presidents. There is nowhere in western to be given EC president home. Once your term ends you pack your things and go example UK.

This is true, Nana Addo need to scrap this package of former presidents. There is nowhere in western to be given EC president home. Once your term ends you pack your things and go example UK.
NPP-bought-Government-property-in-200 7 years ago

THIS AKAN NPP is full of Lunatics, imbiciles, bigotism, partisanship, nepotism, tribalism, over-rated, qualification-buyers, cocaine-dealers, fraudster, con artist, visa connection,old-maggot-zombies all the above is associat ...
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THIS AKAN NPP is full of Lunatics, imbiciles, bigotism, partisanship, nepotism, tribalism, over-rated, qualification-buyers, cocaine-dealers, fraudster, con artist, visa connection,old-maggot-zombies all the above is associated with AKAN NPP.
Nana Ama 7 years ago

You should have lecture your Corupt NDC guys.

You should have lecture your Corupt NDC guys.
Fine boy 7 years ago

Pratt I totally agree with you.. There no sense in taking ordinary taxpayers money to build houses for ex president who can build their own houses .

Pratt I totally agree with you.. There no sense in taking ordinary taxpayers money to build houses for ex president who can build their own houses .
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anna 7 years ago

eeeiiiii ur back from ur rat hole shamme u said i know Nana Addo for a lng and he cant be a president for his divisive behaviour now what aboa how much were u paid to spew that rubbish

eeeiiiii ur back from ur rat hole shamme u said i know Nana Addo for a lng and he cant be a president for his divisive behaviour now what aboa how much were u paid to spew that rubbish
Dickson 7 years ago

You're right, you poor African countries pretend to be wealthy ag the expense of the tax payers. Why can't you ministers stay in ur own homes. Why should we tax payers pay for the cost of building house for every ex presid ...
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You're right, you poor African countries pretend to be wealthy ag the expense of the tax payers. Why can't you ministers stay in ur own homes. Why should we tax payers pay for the cost of building house for every ex president. Full nonsense ministers in abroad go to their own homes after service.
BBC NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 7 years ago

Pratt shut up!

Pratt shut up!
Mega pixel 7 years ago

Paa Kwesi ...
I support you fully.
The law should even allow president to pay tax.
How do you allow kaya ye to pay tax and a whole president avoiding tax.
God help us

Paa Kwesi ...
I support you fully.
The law should even allow president to pay tax.
How do you allow kaya ye to pay tax and a whole president avoiding tax.
God help us
Yussif 7 years ago

It's only when the Npp comes to power that this good for nothing old journalist finds his brains and begin to make sense,where was Pratt when the request was made?hes part of the NDC,you can't blow hot and cold air,not only i ...
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It's only when the Npp comes to power that this good for nothing old journalist finds his brains and begin to make sense,where was Pratt when the request was made?hes part of the NDC,you can't blow hot and cold air,not only is he a hypocrite but a traitor.The days when he got away with silly comments re long gone thanks to technology,he's not able to keep to his old ways because people re always ready to expose him for who he is,it's just unfortunate that we don't keep records or tract of what people said in the past,if we were to do a search on what Kwasi Pratt represented in the past,no radio station ll invite him for any program,he lacks principle,intergrity,credibility,consistency,morals and respect,I ve listen to him for close to 30 years from PNDC days till now and can only conclude that he's a complete wast of time,more so when the late warrant officer Ajei Boadi exposed him at the NRC to the shock of many Ghanaians,the soldier amitted some revelations Pratt made against him and apologized and also made it clear that he was on the payroll of the PNDC,he also said they delibrately put him in jail to get informations on his fellow journalist including Mr Malik Kwaku Baako who all believed they were all suffering the same faith,how dangerous can a man be to his friends?today he drives a brand new prado provided by the NDC and many other benefits he got,how different is that to the house to the ex presidents he's talking about?i witnessed a man exchanged his 4 bedroom house for a VW Toureg when it was indroduced few years back,his prado the NDC gave him can build a house,so he shouldn't come and tell us his anase stories.What we say about him today is exactly what many ll say the he dies,we may not get the opportunity at his funeral grounds but that God social media ll offer us the space if we don't die before him,those who believe we should honor the dead I know ll be there to say all the beautiful things about him but how can God forget his true deeds on earth as a final God of Justice?i rest my case.
JJ 7 years ago

Kwesi Pratt is a fool. Why didn't he advise the previous government?

Kwesi Pratt is a fool. Why didn't he advise the previous government?
Jacks 7 years ago

Did I read right? Well, it's good that we are being objective now. I guess the call for us to be responsible citizens is sinking in.

Did I read right? Well, it's good that we are being objective now. I guess the call for us to be responsible citizens is sinking in.
Alex London 7 years ago

The state should provide 24/7 security for ex-presidents and houses

The state should provide 24/7 security for ex-presidents and houses
Kwaku Ghana 7 years ago

I do agree with mr .Pratt.Since Presidents A:Mills,and Kuffour did not get a house each from President Mahama,no other President should be given a house by the State.All these Presidents had houses before becoming Presidents.

I do agree with mr .Pratt.Since Presidents A:Mills,and Kuffour did not get a house each from President Mahama,no other President should be given a house by the State.All these Presidents had houses before becoming Presidents.
amma ba kwadwo 7 years ago

Pratt i am with you and hope Nana Addo will understand your stand,May God bless you

Pratt i am with you and hope Nana Addo will understand your stand,May God bless you
kwame 7 years ago

Tell mahama

Tell mahama
TWEAA dc 7 years ago

'WHAN NIE'?.....KWASI PRATT?

'WHAN NIE'?.....KWASI PRATT?
Tukpleza 7 years ago

Kwesi Pratt is right in saying that providing private residences for ex-presidents should be scrapped. It is absolute nonsense to continue use state funds to provide such accommodation for past presidents. Their pension and ...
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Kwesi Pratt is right in saying that providing private residences for ex-presidents should be scrapped. It is absolute nonsense to continue use state funds to provide such accommodation for past presidents. Their pension and security should be enough. No free travel and accommodation etc is necessary . It makes no sense for soneone like John Mahama, who has so much looted and plundered the state to continue to be supported from the remaining meagre state resources in his retirement. It is the dumbest thing to do
JAILO 7 years ago

EI HHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

NA YOU DEY THERE

EI HHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

NA YOU DEY THERE
TOM MBOYA 7 years ago

This idiot has surfaced after he suddenly vanished from Peace fm. This no. 1 stomach politician is also the foremost professional hypocrite you can find in West Africa. Shaaaalo. Shut up you twit and m.......f...er.

This idiot has surfaced after he suddenly vanished from Peace fm. This no. 1 stomach politician is also the foremost professional hypocrite you can find in West Africa. Shaaaalo. Shut up you twit and m.......f...er.
SALIFU Acheampong 7 years ago

How about the Mansion built for you in Mampong by Jospong of Zoomlion which cost $1.2m? Is it because the $1billion contract you secured for from the then Local Government Minister Julius Debrah?
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How about the Mansion built for you in Mampong by Jospong of Zoomlion which cost $1.2m? Is it because the $1billion contract you secured for from the then Local Government Minister Julius Debrah?
You think we don't know all your corrupt deals!
Evans A 7 years ago

for the first i support this man 100%, All these laws must be scrapped, bcos if a teacher, petty trader and so on can build their houses then how much more a whole president who buys nothing from hair to toe

for the first i support this man 100%, All these laws must be scrapped, bcos if a teacher, petty trader and so on can build their houses then how much more a whole president who buys nothing from hair to toe
OBINNA 7 years ago

WHICH OF THE RICH & CIVILISED COUNTRIES PROVIDE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR EX-PRIME MINISTERS AND EX-PRESIDENTS? THE IRONY IS THAT WE ARE A POOR COUNTRY AND WE ARE CREATING A BURDEN ON OURSELVES WITH THIS PROMISE. DO WE OWE THESE EX- ...
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WHICH OF THE RICH & CIVILISED COUNTRIES PROVIDE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR EX-PRIME MINISTERS AND EX-PRESIDENTS? THE IRONY IS THAT WE ARE A POOR COUNTRY AND WE ARE CREATING A BURDEN ON OURSELVES WITH THIS PROMISE. DO WE OWE THESE EX-POLITICIANS ANYTHING AFTER THEY'VE COMPLETED THEIR TENURE? DO RETIREMENT PACKAGES ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD INCLUDE A PLACE OF ABODE (ESPECIALLY, WHEN THESE POLITICIANS ARE ALREADY WEALTHY AND SUPER WEALTHY)? LET THE COUNTRY THINK OF THE COMMON MAN, THE MAN WHO PAYS TAXES AND WORKS HARD TO MAKE A LIVING. THESE PRESIDENTS DID NOT PAY TAXES BUT LIVED AT CONSIDERABLE EXPENSE OF THE POOR PEOPLE. THINK OF HOUSING FOR THE POOR AND THE MIDDLE CLASS.
KOGYAM58 7 years ago

ASK YOUR NDC PEOPLEWHAT THEY DID TO TAMPER THE COMMISSION ON PRESIDENTS EMOLUMENTS. IT ONLY RECOMMENDED 40PERCENT HOUSING ALLOWANCE TO BE PAID TO FORMER PRESIDENTS BUT NDC USED ITS MAJORITY TO OVERTURN IT AND INSERTED A HOUS ...
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ASK YOUR NDC PEOPLEWHAT THEY DID TO TAMPER THE COMMISSION ON PRESIDENTS EMOLUMENTS. IT ONLY RECOMMENDED 40PERCENT HOUSING ALLOWANCE TO BE PAID TO FORMER PRESIDENTS BUT NDC USED ITS MAJORITY TO OVERTURN IT AND INSERTED A HOUSE. KWESI, DON'T YOU KNOW THIS?
Nana Yala LD 7 years ago

Mahama has stollen money from Ghanaians to build two personal homes so why is he still requesting for another house from Ghanaians? He even has a five star hotel in Dubai so what else ? Mahama has had free education. Free sc ...
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Mahama has stollen money from Ghanaians to build two personal homes so why is he still requesting for another house from Ghanaians? He even has a five star hotel in Dubai so what else ? Mahama has had free education. Free scholarships for university free accommodation as a minister , free as Vice President and free as a president. God help us all ?
Saporowaro 7 years ago

Listen to that idiot, Mahama shoe shine boy, your job have come to the end.

Listen to that idiot, Mahama shoe shine boy, your job have come to the end.
Ama 7 years ago

Camelion Bratt has already changed sides.. oh sorry Pratt..

Camelion Bratt has already changed sides.. oh sorry Pratt..
Kwabena 7 years ago

When did you Pratt thought this? Hypocrite!

When did you Pratt thought this? Hypocrite!
Mununkum 7 years ago

You are absolutely right, Mr. Pratt. The provision of residence for outgoing presidents must be scrapped. It is unfair and unjust for the state to give houses to presidents after their tenure of office.

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You are absolutely right, Mr. Pratt. The provision of residence for outgoing presidents must be scrapped. It is unfair and unjust for the state to give houses to presidents after their tenure of office.

It is beyond comprehension that ordinary workers can acquire their own homes but outgoing presidents, despite their hefty salaries, cannot build or buy their own place of abode. If they already have their own houses why should they want another one from the state?

I humbly appeal to the current government to finish the affordable housing projects started by former president, Kuffour to combat accommodation shortages. The abandoned housing project at Ayigya/Asokore Mampong in Kumasi is not only an eye sore but has become a den for armed-robbers and squatters. The completion of the 1, 2 and 3 bedroom houses will no doubt provide decent accommodation for Civil servants, Doctors and nurses, teachers and other official personnel.
Connie 7 years ago

Women want money from united state

Women want money from united state
G Boy 7 years ago

I like this sense of patriotism, although u lost that in the latter part of the previous administration.

I like this sense of patriotism, although u lost that in the latter part of the previous administration.
trapp 7 years ago

Kwasi on this issue, I do agree with you to the hilt. Drum it hard from now on and this is what I expect to hear from you. Well said.

Kwasi on this issue, I do agree with you to the hilt. Drum it hard from now on and this is what I expect to hear from you. Well said.
ABENYE 7 years ago

OOOO today you have MADE MY DAU,,,,, YOU HARDLY SPEAK THE TRUTH, BUT TODAY, I THINK,YOU HAVE SAID IT ALL. KUDOS!!!!!

OOOO today you have MADE MY DAU,,,,, YOU HARDLY SPEAK THE TRUTH, BUT TODAY, I THINK,YOU HAVE SAID IT ALL. KUDOS!!!!!
Kwaku kyeretwie 7 years ago

Kuffour started to build affordable houses for the people but Kwesi Pratt govt of NDC never continue the housing project. Mahama went for loans to build STX houses through China but instead he exchanged that with Brazil plan ...
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Kuffour started to build affordable houses for the people but Kwesi Pratt govt of NDC never continue the housing project. Mahama went for loans to build STX houses through China but instead he exchanged that with Brazil planes allowing his brother to run airlines from Accra to Kumasi at the expense of Ghanaian poor. Now Kwesi Pratt asking for a house fir Prez Mahama the communist ? Afari Gyan's finger of God had worked and the old guards of CPP and NDC will disappear in thin air . UP/ NPP will be alive to give hope to the people of Ghana .

Think of affordable houses instead of private homes for fmr. Presidents – Pratt to gov’t

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