Rethink giving properties as ex-gratia – Casely-Hayford

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cha 7 years ago

The constitution is such a mess---- let amend it to remove such unnecessary burden on the Ghanaian taxpayer

The constitution is such a mess---- let amend it to remove such unnecessary burden on the Ghanaian taxpayer
HONESTY 7 years ago

The simple reason for housing past Presidents is to keep them focused on the job as President.
Secondly, to show dignity and command respect among nations for the way we value ourselves, a raw commodity.

If you want them ...
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The simple reason for housing past Presidents is to keep them focused on the job as President.
Secondly, to show dignity and command respect among nations for the way we value ourselves, a raw commodity.

If you want them to divert some attention to prepare for their after office life, the corruption and mismanagement will increase.
Every human has the right to a fair housing.
A happy and focused President will ensure every citizen and even future citizens get this essential.
YOU ARE THE DAFT 7 years ago

May I ask you Mr DIShonesty: where were the presidents living before they became presidents? In gutters or in their homes?

The fact is , before any person could rise to become the president of Ghana, that person had his/he ...
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May I ask you Mr DIShonesty: where were the presidents living before they became presidents? In gutters or in their homes?

The fact is , before any person could rise to become the president of Ghana, that person had his/her own house /home and that is the same palce he/she should return after the term of office ends.

You cannot tell me they sold their previous houses, so will have to sleep on the streets, if the state does not give them abode.

In USA, the out-going president packs out of White House to their own. In UK, the story is the same: they leave No. 10 Downng Street to their homes, the day their term ends. In Berlin, the story is not different: when your term ends, you pack out of the house of the chancellery to your own home.

Tell us: why sould it be different in Ghana??
DER-GBAALE 7 years ago

Please review the Constitution on this issue and do the needful. I wonder if there is such a lavish post Presidential awards in the developed th world. Why can't Ghana be moderate as all the leaders are touting?

Please review the Constitution on this issue and do the needful. I wonder if there is such a lavish post Presidential awards in the developed th world. Why can't Ghana be moderate as all the leaders are touting?
Kofi 7 years ago

If we are going to amend the constitution with regard to ex-gratia,lets also amend the section that prevents ex-presidents from working for pay.

If we are going to amend the constitution with regard to ex-gratia,lets also amend the section that prevents ex-presidents from working for pay.
aikins (mission accomplished) 7 years ago

The most stupid human being to have ever ruled Ghana is John mahama.

The most stupid human being to have ever ruled Ghana is John mahama.
courtesy quote 7 years ago

crisp and concise!

Mr Casely-Hayford, who approved of certain emoluments to be given to ex-presidents, said the current package is too lavish for a country whose economy is not optimal.

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crisp and concise!

Mr Casely-Hayford, who approved of certain emoluments to be given to ex-presidents, said the current package is too lavish for a country whose economy is not optimal.

this subject has been brilliantly put in perspective: THE CURRENT PACKAGE
FOR ARTICLE 71 OFFICE HOLDERS IS TOO LAVISH FOR COUNTRY LIKE GHANA; EVEN IN THE US AND THE UK, THEY START PACKING OUT OF THE WHITE HOUSE AND 10 DOWNING STREET RSPECTIVELY, A COUPLE OF DAYS TO THE END OF THEIR TERM.
Desiree 7 years ago

That make sense:every eight years we give properties away

That make sense:every eight years we give properties away
Odikro Mununkum 7 years ago

Ghana government spend too much on benefits to the Nation 's high level appointees than thinking about the really needy ones. Higher percentage of the population are still living below poverty these are the significant issue ...
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Ghana government spend too much on benefits to the Nation 's high level appointees than thinking about the really needy ones. Higher percentage of the population are still living below poverty these are the significant issue to be worried about. These "run for your life " situation must stop and it must start now.
Nii Joromi 7 years ago

Greed and materialism on a continent where people so many people don't even have clean drinking water and all the some leaders want is a lavish lifestyle for no work done. Mahama, through corrupt deals has left Ghana with bil ...
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Greed and materialism on a continent where people so many people don't even have clean drinking water and all the some leaders want is a lavish lifestyle for no work done. Mahama, through corrupt deals has left Ghana with billions of dollars in shady loans to be paid by the poor tax payer. He does not need a reward. Time to live like the poor people he neglected.
The Anti-Corruption Squad 7 years ago

The lands on which all the state properties being looted stand could have been part of the British Crown were it not for the resistance of The Gold Coast Aborigines Society! Remember that Casely Hayford! Especially since your ...
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The lands on which all the state properties being looted stand could have been part of the British Crown were it not for the resistance of The Gold Coast Aborigines Society! Remember that Casely Hayford! Especially since your noble ancestor, J. E. Casely Hayford, was a leading fighter. Shamefully you have associated with a looter party whose antecedents did not even believe in our right to be free and in charge of our affairs!

Your illustrious uncle Archie Casely-Hayford as a Minister in Nkrumah's government helped to acquire and develop some of the old state properties being looted now.

Think about your progressive pedigree and stop associating with "propertied democracy" looters of the peoples properties! NPP under Kufuor sold lots of these properties. We hope there will not be a repeat.
Mr Carpenter 7 years ago

Well said. Somebody should have said this lon time ago.
Every person makes preparations 4 his r her own retirement.
Yesmthe law makers must think strongly of changing that bit of the constitution.
Retired Presidents r in n ...
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Well said. Somebody should have said this lon time ago.
Every person makes preparations 4 his r her own retirement.
Yesmthe law makers must think strongly of changing that bit of the constitution.
Retired Presidents r in no wsy poor.
Malafaka 7 years ago

Ghana paaa! We sit quiet when these politicians misuse our resources then when leaving we give them houses! Meanwhile, we all know the poverty surrounding us! Ghanaians should arise and stop this nonsense! The strange part is ...
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Ghana paaa! We sit quiet when these politicians misuse our resources then when leaving we give them houses! Meanwhile, we all know the poverty surrounding us! Ghanaians should arise and stop this nonsense! The strange part is , this time around it was amended to let families keep the property upon demise of the president! Nkwasiasem paa nie!
GHANA NI 7 years ago

IF YOU'RE A PRESIDENT OF A WHOLE COUNTRY OR ARTICLE NONSENSE OFFICE HOLDER AND CAN'T PLAN FOR YOUR RETIREMENT, HOW CAN YOU PLAN WELL FOR GHANA'S FUTURE?

THIS IS WHY I WOULD ALWAYS MAINTAIN THAT GHANA'S LEADERS ARE TOTALLY ...
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IF YOU'RE A PRESIDENT OF A WHOLE COUNTRY OR ARTICLE NONSENSE OFFICE HOLDER AND CAN'T PLAN FOR YOUR RETIREMENT, HOW CAN YOU PLAN WELL FOR GHANA'S FUTURE?

THIS IS WHY I WOULD ALWAYS MAINTAIN THAT GHANA'S LEADERS ARE TOTALLY USELESS.

THEY EXPECT THE POOR TAX PAYER TO FEED THEM TILL THY KINGDOM COME.

THIS WILL NEVER HAPPEN IN TODAY GHANA.
Adiza 7 years ago

Ghana should refrain from giving everything to ex -Presidents are after all they are yesterday men /women etc. Instead, Ghana President should allocate money for the refurbishment of all our psychiatric hospitals and rehabil ...
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Ghana should refrain from giving everything to ex -Presidents are after all they are yesterday men /women etc. Instead, Ghana President should allocate money for the refurbishment of all our psychiatric hospitals and rehabilitation centres.The director of Accra Mental hospital has been crying for Govt to invest in the mental health but no one seems to be listening.
Vcky 7 years ago

They should be given salary not a lump sum of money, and they must pay taxes like everyone else. The stupid 1992 Accord must be abolished so we can prosecute the bad leaders, and their cronies also.

They should be given salary not a lump sum of money, and they must pay taxes like everyone else. The stupid 1992 Accord must be abolished so we can prosecute the bad leaders, and their cronies also.

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