As a person of faith, I will not tax church proceeds - John Mahama

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Nonsense 1 year ago

And if you are not person of faith? Then you will tax? Churches must pay tax for the benefit of the society.

And if you are not person of faith? Then you will tax? Churches must pay tax for the benefit of the society.
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GHFUO: GH LEADERS ARE FOOLISH 1 year ago

UNDER ONE CONDITION. IF THESE CHURCHES ARE NOT DOING ANYTHING TO ALLEVIATE SUFFERING THEN THEY MUST BE CLSED DOWN OR SEEN AS FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. THE CHURCHES MUST HAVE FOOD BANKS, USE THEIR SPACE AS HOMELESS SHELTERS TO ...
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UNDER ONE CONDITION. IF THESE CHURCHES ARE NOT DOING ANYTHING TO ALLEVIATE SUFFERING THEN THEY MUST BE CLSED DOWN OR SEEN AS FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. THE CHURCHES MUST HAVE FOOD BANKS, USE THEIR SPACE AS HOMELESS SHELTERS TO HOUSE ABUSED WOMEN OR HOMELESS PPL. GIVE THEM A PLACE TO BATHE N EAT. PROVIDE FREE USED CLOTHES. PROVIDE COUNSELLING TO YOUTHS OR HOMELES PPL, ALCOHOLICS, DRUG ABUSERS ETC IF THEY ARE NOT DOING ANY OF THESE THEN THE CHURCH MUST BE SEEN A S A FOR PROFIT MAKING MACHINE N MUST BE TAX ACORDINGLY. YOU MAHAMA U DONT HAVE SENSE
His Excellency The Ugly Dwarf 1 year ago

Some are not churches but businesses belonging to greedy individuals.

Some are not churches but businesses belonging to greedy individuals.
Apraku 1 year ago

Is this Mahama very real? I sometimes doubt his intelligence.Since when has the churches been paying taxes on offering?Why is he so ambitious to be the president of Ghana? There must be something sinister behind his ambition. ...
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Is this Mahama very real? I sometimes doubt his intelligence.Since when has the churches been paying taxes on offering?Why is he so ambitious to be the president of Ghana? There must be something sinister behind his ambition.Promises Promises which he can't keep.
Nii 1 year ago

I would rather he changes his faith and that law and start taxing those churches. Is that clear enough??

I would rather he changes his faith and that law and start taxing those churches. Is that clear enough??
TAX-DRUNK GHANA'S LEADERS ARE USELESS. 1 year ago

GHANA'S LEADERS COPY WESTERN TAX POLICES LIKE NINCOMPOOPS.

OVER-TAXATION DRASTICALLY REDUCES CONSUMER SPENDING, ERODES CONSUMER CONFIDENCE, AND BY EXTENSION REDUCES GOVERNMENTS TAX REVENUE GENERATION

THE TAX-FREE, LOAN ...
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GHANA'S LEADERS COPY WESTERN TAX POLICES LIKE NINCOMPOOPS.

OVER-TAXATION DRASTICALLY REDUCES CONSUMER SPENDING, ERODES CONSUMER CONFIDENCE, AND BY EXTENSION REDUCES GOVERNMENTS TAX REVENUE GENERATION

THE TAX-FREE, LOANS-FREE GULF ARAB STATES LIKE SAUDI ARABIA, UAE, QATAR ETC HOLD CONTROLLING MAJORITY STAKES OR SHARES IN ALL THEIR NATURAL RESOURCE STRATEGIC BUSINESS UNITS.

THAT'S WHY THEY DO NOT HAVE ANY BUSINESS WITH THE IMF/WORLD BANK FOR THOSE USELESS LOANS.

THAT'S WHY THEY ALL ARE TAX-FREE SHARIA-COMPLIANT ECONOMIES, AND THAT'S WHY FUEL IS THE CHEAPEST CONSUMER PRODUCT IN THE GULF MIDDLE EAST BECAUSE EVERY CONSUMER PRODUCT OVER THERE IS TOTALLY TAX-FREE.

THAT'S WHY THE GULF ARABS HAVE TRILLIONS OF SOVEREIGN WEALTH FUNDS IN US DOLLARS, SO THEY AND THEIR CITIZENS ALWAYS WILL HAVE MASSIVE DISPOSABLE NATIONAL AND INDIVIDUAL OR PERSONAL INCOMES TO SPEND AND GROW THE NOMINAL ECONOMIC PROFITS OF BUSINESSES OVER THERE.

BANKRUPT HIGHLY INDEBTED HOPELESS GHANA HAS NO DIME IN SOVEREIGN WEALTH FUNDS. THAT'S WHY GHANA WILL BE BREAST-FEEDING THE IMF/WORLD BANK TILL THY KINGDOM COME BECAUSE OF LOANS REPAYMENT HIGH INTEREST RATES
Kweku 1 year ago

If I will vote, I will vote for you but here, I completely and totally disagree with you. AND I speak as an ordained minister.

Even if churches may not be taxed, they should be required to publish their accounts and be re ...
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If I will vote, I will vote for you but here, I completely and totally disagree with you. AND I speak as an ordained minister.

Even if churches may not be taxed, they should be required to publish their accounts and be required to use a certain portion of revenue over income for social services in education or health or environment after all, this is the raison d'etre of Christianity.

Another area - Chiefs need to declare their audited earnings from royalty and expenses each year to their people. In developed countries where they have monarchs, this is published information. By being transparent, the chiefs will be forced to use these funds wisely and for the people, else they will incur their wrath.

But I doubt any politician has what it takes to do this...sad.
No Way 1 year ago

God bless you for this truth. For taking a look at their mansions and cathedrals and paying nothing towards social development they are cheating the nation

God bless you for this truth. For taking a look at their mansions and cathedrals and paying nothing towards social development they are cheating the nation
Francis 1 year ago

This man Mahama is funny. So he is saying if he was not a church-goer he will tax churches. Mahama is not smart.

This man Mahama is funny. So he is saying if he was not a church-goer he will tax churches. Mahama is not smart.
Ohene 1 year ago

Oh Mahama, you also boring us. NPP has failed us so it's up to you to give us some concrete Policies so that you can win more votes.

Oh Mahama, you also boring us. NPP has failed us so it's up to you to give us some concrete Policies so that you can win more votes.
john green 1 year ago

just want to be president again, power sweet paa, i have been there before so please listen to me. i am a christian too so i will make ghana like heaven for all.

just want to be president again, power sweet paa, i have been there before so please listen to me. i am a christian too so i will make ghana like heaven for all.
BBus 1 year ago

The more this guy opens his mount, the more I am convinced NDC made a serious mistake

The more this guy opens his mount, the more I am convinced NDC made a serious mistake
Alkebulan 1 year ago

I'm very proud of his excellence JM, believe in our Lord Jesus christ is a great thing. God bless you sir .

I'm very proud of his excellence JM, believe in our Lord Jesus christ is a great thing. God bless you sir .
Kwabs, London 1 year ago

The most lucrative investment in Ghana is the establishment of a church.In just some few months you will be driving a Range Rover, live in a palatial house and assured of a handsome. monthly income.You will also be a respec ...
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The most lucrative investment in Ghana is the establishment of a church.In just some few months you will be driving a Range Rover, live in a palatial house and assured of a handsome. monthly income.You will also be a respected member of the society. I intend returning to Ghana to establish a church. AMEN!!!
Kwadwo Twum-Boafo 1 year ago

What a cheap shot, aimed at winning votes from Christians nationwide! The leaders of most churches are exploiting gullible Ghanaians and giving nothing back to society. Whoever invented the bad ass Jesus story must be having ...
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What a cheap shot, aimed at winning votes from Christians nationwide! The leaders of most churches are exploiting gullible Ghanaians and giving nothing back to society. Whoever invented the bad ass Jesus story must be having a good laugh in his grave! The bible is full of fairy tales that do not add up! Politicians are now in bed with crooked chuch leaders to manipulate and exploit.
Nana 1 year ago

A person of faith fucking women left, right, centre and fathering sixteen children. Don't self pontificate let others do it

A person of faith fucking women left, right, centre and fathering sixteen children. Don't self pontificate let others do it
Marcus Adepaye 1 year ago

Good for nothing ingrate, your faith should not absolve you from doing the right thing. You just want to be president for nothing so you open your mouth wide and spew nonsense. With your corrupt nature Ghanaians will reject ...
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Good for nothing ingrate, your faith should not absolve you from doing the right thing. You just want to be president for nothing so you open your mouth wide and spew nonsense. With your corrupt nature Ghanaians will reject you again.
Sam 1 year ago

Hopeless politicians

Hopeless politicians
Emma osew 1 year ago

Write your comment mahama power dey sweet you. But if ndc presend flesh face the person will win hans down

Write your comment mahama power dey sweet you. But if ndc presend flesh face the person will win hans down
Prince 1 year ago

See this comedian oooh ama Ghana

See this comedian oooh ama Ghana
Uncle Pee 1 year ago

Mahama paa ne ns3m hunu. He should tell us which government taxed churches. JDM has no vision for Ghana. The 24-hour economy is a deception. Our economy can't accommodate that.

Mahama paa ne ns3m hunu. He should tell us which government taxed churches. JDM has no vision for Ghana. The 24-hour economy is a deception. Our economy can't accommodate that.
Kwaku 1 year ago

OK if you do not want to tax church proceeds. However, the very definition of church should require of you that you ensure they carry out benevolent acts of. CHARITY.

OK if you do not want to tax church proceeds. However, the very definition of church should require of you that you ensure they carry out benevolent acts of. CHARITY.
Bitter truth# 1 year ago

One thing about Mahama is His truthfulness..I like that about him..something Bawumia lacks..Bawumia lacks integrity and also He is not truthful..Churches are not suppose to be taxed..even in the western countries, churches ar ...
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One thing about Mahama is His truthfulness..I like that about him..something Bawumia lacks..Bawumia lacks integrity and also He is not truthful..Churches are not suppose to be taxed..even in the western countries, churches are not taxed..some of the churches are doing humanitarian works in our country..the fact that some don’t put cameras on themselves when they are doing good doesn’t mean they are not helping society..let the churches breath..Mahama is likely to win this year election..
Dr Who 1 year ago

Now is the best time to start a business in a church. In a country where there are more churches than schools.

Now is the best time to start a business in a church. In a country where there are more churches than schools.
yaa 1 year ago

They are the biggest crooks!

They are the biggest crooks!
Asemoooooo 1 year ago

Silly talk!!! Nothing new to offer!! Making promises to just win votes--ghanaians are long past these fickle promises
Tell us something of nation building and development
As a man of faith myself I believe churches must be ...
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Silly talk!!! Nothing new to offer!! Making promises to just win votes--ghanaians are long past these fickle promises
Tell us something of nation building and development
As a man of faith myself I believe churches must be taxed---Churches are no more the charity we use to think they are ---it is business now--evidence everywhere
Deliberate intentions 1 year ago

But steal Ghana meant for development to buy houses for slay queens.Concert man creating jokes.

But steal Ghana meant for development to buy houses for slay queens.Concert man creating jokes.
the cross 1 year ago

Better to have faith than hope

Better to have faith than hope
KAB-UK 1 year ago

This desperate man is saying anything and everything just to win power.Poor soul

This desperate man is saying anything and everything just to win power.Poor soul
Funny World 1 year ago

Did you hear that anyone has said he will tax churches? Don't be a hypocrite of the century. Don't ridicule yourself by saying things that defame your integrity.

Did you hear that anyone has said he will tax churches? Don't be a hypocrite of the century. Don't ridicule yourself by saying things that defame your integrity.
Yeboah 1 year ago

What faith,? Nonsense so you encourage the false pastors and their false prophets to create more churches in Ghana. Your agenda will not work. Churches must to pay taxes because in Ghana to open a church is business. Be ...
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What faith,? Nonsense so you encourage the false pastors and their false prophets to create more churches in Ghana. Your agenda will not work. Churches must to pay taxes because in Ghana to open a church is business. Before in Ghana church is a holy place of almighty God but now evil man and women are running the church.
Marcus Adepaye 1 year ago

Yes because you don't know what you are about as a leader of a country should we give you the opportunity so Ghanaians won't waste their time the vote for you. Corrupt man!!!!!

Yes because you don't know what you are about as a leader of a country should we give you the opportunity so Ghanaians won't waste their time the vote for you. Corrupt man!!!!!
Wwwe 1 year ago

Hihihi but u as a president gave free car to Badu Kobi to shall it for his church members hmmmm

Hihihi but u as a president gave free car to Badu Kobi to shall it for his church members hmmmm
Emmanuel 1 year ago

Good!! But encourage churches to prevail on their members to pay taxes religiously as they pay tithe for the development of Ghana!!
Let them know that service nation is service to God!!

Good!! But encourage churches to prevail on their members to pay taxes religiously as they pay tithe for the development of Ghana!!
Let them know that service nation is service to God!!
Zara wawa 1 year ago

Nana Addo thank you for the good work on the motor way

Nana Addo thank you for the good work on the motor way
Maxwell 1 year ago

With all due respect your Then as a Christian as you claim no taxes at all blessed are the poor and ..I would want to find which of the Acts governing taxation in Ghana mandates the GRA to tax churches?Act 896 or 791??
Or yo ...
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With all due respect your Then as a Christian as you claim no taxes at all blessed are the poor and ..I would want to find which of the Acts governing taxation in Ghana mandates the GRA to tax churches?Act 896 or 791??
Or you will pass a new law?Even if you win today you barely have 3yrs what at all can you do to the various promises you are given left right East and west?
The youth wants opportunities finito
Maxwell 1 year ago

If however a church moves from its core mandate to do commercial activity then the commercial activities will be taxed

If however a church moves from its core mandate to do commercial activity then the commercial activities will be taxed
.com 1 year ago

JM is the worse person to vote for. Encouraging tax evasion in the country. Churches and religious groups are ready to pay tax . Thank you

JM is the worse person to vote for. Encouraging tax evasion in the country. Churches and religious groups are ready to pay tax . Thank you
Deliberate intentions 1 year ago

But you will tax kayayeis,cutlasses and condoms

But you will tax kayayeis,cutlasses and condoms
Kwabs, London 1 year ago

Proceeds from commercial activities of churches should be taxed .Offerings, donations and tithes should not be taxed.

Proceeds from commercial activities of churches should be taxed .Offerings, donations and tithes should not be taxed.
Listen to another fool/criminal 1 year ago

JDM should not deceive himself that he is a big deal for Ghana.He is a failure like Akuffo Addo. A thief like NAna Addo.No better than Addo guy guy the thief. During mahama time, what did we see, corruption, underinvoicing ov ...
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JDM should not deceive himself that he is a big deal for Ghana.He is a failure like Akuffo Addo. A thief like NAna Addo.No better than Addo guy guy the thief. During mahama time, what did we see, corruption, underinvoicing over invoicing over inflating etc. We hooted at Mahama the same way we are hooting at Nana Addo. NAna Addo promised to presecute the corrupt politicians in govt, and thats why we gave Addo guy guy 1 million votes to drive away Mahama and to probe the corrupt politicans. Addo Ali Baba the chief thief came, saw that Ghanaians did not ask for the persecution of Mahama thieves, so Addo and his team of thieves took over from where Mahama and cronies left and took the corruption, stealing looting to the level where we are today.. Nahama is planning to come back to protect NAna Addo as Nana Addo hasd protected Mahama and cronies. We need the military to hold these two thieves accountable
Ex-Pope 1 year ago

A decision to tax any religious entity should not be based on one's faith, but rather on what is in the best interest of the nation. Most religious organizations are just for-profit operations shielded by tax exemption status ...
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A decision to tax any religious entity should not be based on one's faith, but rather on what is in the best interest of the nation. Most religious organizations are just for-profit operations shielded by tax exemption status. Many of the pastors in Ghana use church funds (tithes from parishioners and donations from wealthy individuals and religious organizations overseas) to run their personal for-profit businesses, thus abusing the tax exemption program. A President should never make a national decision based on that President's faith, for voters never intended for their leader to make national decisions based on the President's faith. Ghanaians are already struggling with the abuse of "Presidential Faith" employed deceptively by President Akufo-Addo to claim that he has a right to use public funds to build his sham national cathedral because he made a pact with God to build that sham cathedral. President's should never allow their personal faith to determine how national decisions should be made or laws passed. It's fine to follow certain practices of the West, but when a particular practice isn't serving the nation well, then that nation has an obligation to its people to act to correct the laws that is being abused by its beneficiaries. Tax exemption may be a good idea, but the current abuse of the program calls not for its repeal, but rather for a revision of the law to allow the government to deny such exemptions to those who may caught abusing the program.
AKURASENI 1 year ago

God is giving you time to change and confess, you can't be a man of faith bcos you always lie to yourself and the good people of Ghana

God is giving you time to change and confess, you can't be a man of faith bcos you always lie to yourself and the good people of Ghana

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As a person of faith, I will not tax church proceeds - John Mahama

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