Why I never took a sitting allowance, board fees for 7 years – Former SSNIT boss explains

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Kofi 2 years ago

Massa, this “I won’t take salary or allowances” gimmick by public servants doesn’t impress us anymore . You all have other ways of milking us and come show face with I don’t take fuel allowance . How much is that mo ...
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Massa, this “I won’t take salary or allowances” gimmick by public servants doesn’t impress us anymore . You all have other ways of milking us and come show face with I don’t take fuel allowance . How much is that money? You are milking us of millions of dollars and expect us to hail you because you rejected some thousands of cedis . We are not fools
Good Boy 2 years ago

Say it again ooo. We have suffered in the hands of Ken Ofori Atta. I hope all these thieves will be arraign before the courts in Jan 2025.

Say it again ooo. We have suffered in the hands of Ken Ofori Atta. I hope all these thieves will be arraign before the courts in Jan 2025.
Game Changer 2 years ago

@Kofi

You couldn't have said it better. This is their new trick to loot hugely backdoor.

@Kofi

You couldn't have said it better. This is their new trick to loot hugely backdoor.
PLANNED EPIDERMIC 2 years ago

exactly,
to be sure they don't anything they should swap their living conditions with mine.

exactly,
to be sure they don't anything they should swap their living conditions with mine.
Brigadier sabari v.2 2 years ago

You either not serious, imature or lack appreciation of events. No wonder you hide behind your keyboard to spew garbage knowing that when called upon, you can't support your claim.

You either not serious, imature or lack appreciation of events. No wonder you hide behind your keyboard to spew garbage knowing that when called upon, you can't support your claim.
Gborlahn 2 years ago

Please, speak for yourself. I'm impressed. This same thing was happening in my organisation and the CEO and his cohorts milked our IGF dry. Everyday, they were in a meeting. It got to a point that the finance people started c ...
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Please, speak for yourself. I'm impressed. This same thing was happening in my organisation and the CEO and his cohorts milked our IGF dry. Everyday, they were in a meeting. It got to a point that the finance people started complaining. Funny thing is, there was always excuse of no money to pay us for extra duties and honorarium.

This SSNIT man has really explained the whole thing to me by his example and I'm really impressed.
John Doe 2 years ago

Please evidence is the name of the game. Provide evidence to indict a person. Mere suspicion and speculation only tarnishes the image of honest people. No political party is wholly made up of saints and angels. So let's laud ...
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Please evidence is the name of the game. Provide evidence to indict a person. Mere suspicion and speculation only tarnishes the image of honest people. No political party is wholly made up of saints and angels. So let's laud the honest ones and encourage them to do more for Ghana.
Brigadier sabari v.2 2 years ago

Thank you for educating some little minded goons on this unregulated platform.

Thank you for educating some little minded goons on this unregulated platform.
Citizen8 2 years ago

@Kofi, why are you assuming that anyone who holds a public office is corrupt? This attitude is totally wrong and puts off men and women of integrity away from seeking public office. Or you'll prefer that we close down all our ...
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@Kofi, why are you assuming that anyone who holds a public office is corrupt? This attitude is totally wrong and puts off men and women of integrity away from seeking public office. Or you'll prefer that we close down all our public offices? Or you'll be happy if we bring in foreigners to run our government machinery for us? If you have evidence against this man and/or any other public office holder kindly bring it out so they can be prosecuted instead of painting all public office holders with the same corruption brush.
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God bless Mr. Tenkorang. He has done what many cannot do. He has shown that he has integrity, he is intelligent, he is not greedy and posterity will bless him for his humane approach to managing such an awesome organization. ...
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God bless Mr. Tenkorang. He has done what many cannot do. He has shown that he has integrity, he is intelligent, he is not greedy and posterity will bless him for his humane approach to managing such an awesome organization. God bless him
...... 2 years ago

Wow a sign of P/NDC THUG.Hate and Envy.

Wow a sign of P/NDC THUG.Hate and Envy.
Kwabena Nketiah 2 years ago

So why were you sacked. Tell us.

So why were you sacked. Tell us.
Kwaa Ananse 2 years ago

He is not the one to tell us why he was sacked; rather, it is the decision maker (the President) who has that duty. The President has made a vague statement that he was sacked not for any nefarious acts. I would conclude that ...
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He is not the one to tell us why he was sacked; rather, it is the decision maker (the President) who has that duty. The President has made a vague statement that he was sacked not for any nefarious acts. I would conclude that he was sacked to make way for the privileged Osafo Marfo's son.
Shark 2 years ago

Since this government is practicing family and friends rulership, He was sacked to give way for a 'family member' to come take those allowances and also steal.

I hope you are satisfied

Since this government is practicing family and friends rulership, He was sacked to give way for a 'family member' to come take those allowances and also steal.

I hope you are satisfied
Min. of Finance Employee 2 years ago

He was sacked because Akuffo Addo dislikes honest men/women. The fact that he was replaced by Osafo Marfo Jr tells you the cronyism in this government.

He was sacked because Akuffo Addo dislikes honest men/women. The fact that he was replaced by Osafo Marfo Jr tells you the cronyism in this government.
Kwabena Gyam 2 years ago

WELL DONE!
Well done good and faithful servant. If all our top officers will do the same the nation would save alot.

WELL DONE!
Well done good and faithful servant. If all our top officers will do the same the nation would save alot.
TonyB 2 years ago

Wel done. If not for the sake of family and friends Government you should have been allowed you to run your full term

Wel done. If not for the sake of family and friends Government you should have been allowed you to run your full term
Mkultra 2 years ago

It's nothing kwraaa thief ...they get more in the side...sitting allowance is like coins not coins mpo..Massa say you didn't take salary for 4 years aha siaaa ...your salary alone and other allowances can build house in 6 mon ...
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It's nothing kwraaa thief ...they get more in the side...sitting allowance is like coins not coins mpo..Massa say you didn't take salary for 4 years aha siaaa ...your salary alone and other allowances can build house in 6 months foolish greedy leaders

Maame 2 years ago

Good and exemplary Sir

Hopefully, a lot more will learn from it.

Good and exemplary Sir

Hopefully, a lot more will learn from it.
Kwame 2 years ago

There is an issue of Social Security and National Insurance Trust not paying dependants of workers who died before reaching retirement age or died on retirement, but have not attained 70 years of age.
Some of those cases ha ...
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There is an issue of Social Security and National Insurance Trust not paying dependants of workers who died before reaching retirement age or died on retirement, but have not attained 70 years of age.
Some of those cases have been pending for more than 14 years.
Kay 2 years ago

The first question I ask myself is, how much was the salary of the SSNIT boss? How much does he take as allowance for board meeting? If he takes more than Ghc100,000 as monthly salary and allowance less than 10% of his pay, h ...
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The first question I ask myself is, how much was the salary of the SSNIT boss? How much does he take as allowance for board meeting? If he takes more than Ghc100,000 as monthly salary and allowance less than 10% of his pay, he can easily let go.
Efo Ho 2 years ago

You are right. His monthly pay in 2022 was over 126,000ghs without allowances. In 2024, kindly do your maths. That is Ghana for you!

You are right. His monthly pay in 2022 was over 126,000ghs without allowances. In 2024, kindly do your maths. That is Ghana for you!
Kofi Mensah 2 years ago

Kay, the SSNIT boss does not FIX their own salary, allowances etc. All those will be agreed during the appointment contract.

He can only decide to take or not take,but cannot decide to more than it was agreed in his employ ...
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Kay, the SSNIT boss does not FIX their own salary, allowances etc. All those will be agreed during the appointment contract.

He can only decide to take or not take,but cannot decide to more than it was agreed in his employment contract.
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Mustapha 2 years ago

This Ofori Tenkorang is lying to the Ghanaian public. In the first place he wasn't entitled to the board sitting allowance. He knows it he is throwing dust into our eyes. He was taking board allowance on other s ...
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This Ofori Tenkorang is lying to the Ghanaian public. In the first place he wasn't entitled to the board sitting allowance. He knows it he is throwing dust into our eyes. He was taking board allowance on other ssnit subsidiaries and investee entities that he was a member including the London Branch of Ghana Commercial Bank so why is he so dishonest not to tell the public the truth. He is thieve and a criminal. He is involved in massive procurement breaches and this will come out with time.
Kofi Akwetey 2 years ago

You are betraying your own mindset. Obviously, you find it inconceivable that a public servant should behave honorably. If you were in his place....

You are betraying your own mindset. Obviously, you find it inconceivable that a public servant should behave honorably. If you were in his place....
Willie 2 years ago

There are some things that legally right but morally wrong. God Bless U Mr. This is a mark of an honest person.

There are some things that legally right but morally wrong. God Bless U Mr. This is a mark of an honest person.
chief vandal 2 years ago

But I find this statement very strange and self serving. Why would the MD be paid board fees when he will be on duty during board meetings and he already has his salary for the day. Unless of course the meeting is on a non w ...
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But I find this statement very strange and self serving. Why would the MD be paid board fees when he will be on duty during board meetings and he already has his salary for the day. Unless of course the meeting is on a non working day.
If this is the law for all public entities then that should change immediately! it is criminal.Wherever I have worked outside Ghana the MD was not paid paid for attending board meetings

Kofi Mensah 2 years ago

This is a regulation for all public entities. SSNIT doesnt have different law than other state instituitions.

This is a regulation for all public entities. SSNIT doesnt have different law than other state instituitions.
Kpligidigikpligidigi 2 years ago

It's because the loots was too good. So go way you over there. Tweaaaaa nation wreckers.

It's because the loots was too good. So go way you over there. Tweaaaaa nation wreckers.
Noble GAZ 2 years ago

l can vouch for the integrity of this man. l was with him on OKYEAME where he commanded respect and admiration for his level-headedness and forthrightness.

l can vouch for the integrity of this man. l was with him on OKYEAME where he commanded respect and admiration for his level-headedness and forthrightness.
Nana Yaw 2 years ago

This is my problem with the lazy Parliamentarians in Ghana. A man identified a loophole in public service and I expect a private members bill to seal such a leaking hole. Attending meetings internally is part of the work of a ...
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This is my problem with the lazy Parliamentarians in Ghana. A man identified a loophole in public service and I expect a private members bill to seal such a leaking hole. Attending meetings internally is part of the work of any manager and should not attract any allowance. Things that affect the ordinary Ghanaian is treated with contempt but unnecessary things attract their attention. They are all the same. Duka daya!
Kwaku 2 years ago

Have you forgotten that the parliamentarians also take home a lot of sitting allowances?

Have you forgotten that the parliamentarians also take home a lot of sitting allowances?
moses 2 years ago

A third-world country, where school children are sitting under tress to study and pay meeting allowance for bosses. This is robbery.

A third-world country, where school children are sitting under tress to study and pay meeting allowance for bosses. This is robbery.
Efo Ho 2 years ago

His monthly pay in 2022 was over 126,000ghs. And pupils still study under trees. Aye ka.....

His monthly pay in 2022 was over 126,000ghs. And pupils still study under trees. Aye ka.....
Miagy Soft 2 years ago

Doc John Ofori Tenkorang go Away, this cheap politics, your morda you shouldn"t have taken your salary too, theives, but you fucking know where you steal from enit.. Doctor indeed, this cat is a thieve and they get the guts c ...
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Doc John Ofori Tenkorang go Away, this cheap politics, your morda you shouldn"t have taken your salary too, theives, but you fucking know where you steal from enit.. Doctor indeed, this cat is a thieve and they get the guts come talk this rubbish in public.. Che'ma your a theive, where arw you getying money from.then... Kwasia m'panyin doctor
Kofi Mensah 2 years ago

YOU ARE A VERY BIG FOOL.

If you care to know, the man has two PhDs from 2 renowned universities in USA.

Do you know how much he was earning before he was appointed by Akufo Addo? At leat 2.5 times more than what he was ...
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YOU ARE A VERY BIG FOOL.

If you care to know, the man has two PhDs from 2 renowned universities in USA.

Do you know how much he was earning before he was appointed by Akufo Addo? At leat 2.5 times more than what he was getting at SSNIT: he resigned his well paid job in USA for the love of his country.

You can't write basic English but bashing who attained PhD fro MIT?

Are your brain cells functioning properly?
Joe Tex 2 years ago

Some of us are so frustrated with this corrupt regime we are not ready to do any balance thinking. What is wrong in what he has said and he gave reasons. How can the reasons apply to taking his salary for us to ask why he did ...
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Some of us are so frustrated with this corrupt regime we are not ready to do any balance thinking. What is wrong in what he has said and he gave reasons. How can the reasons apply to taking his salary for us to ask why he didnt forfeit his salary. Several are taking heavier salaries but still fighting for more allowances so let's congratulate him.
kan 2 years ago

Don't think anyone believes you. You didn't take allowance because you were stealing enough.

Don't think anyone believes you. You didn't take allowance because you were stealing enough.
Kofi Mensah 2 years ago

He does'nt need fools like you to believe him.

We, who are honest like him, believe every word he says.

He does'nt need fools like you to believe him.

We, who are honest like him, believe every word he says.
Brigadier sabari v.2 2 years ago

Thank you. But can Professor Adei say the same?

Thank you. But can Professor Adei say the same?
Kwesi 2 years ago

The other time I heard Prof also saying the same, he wasn't collecting any allowance. If it so then their integrity shamed their counterparts so they had to be booted out

The other time I heard Prof also saying the same, he wasn't collecting any allowance. If it so then their integrity shamed their counterparts so they had to be booted out
Evans Sarfo-Adu 2 years ago

Exemplary leadership

Exemplary leadership
Davidson 2 years ago

Your refusal to take those allowances was possibly a reason for loosing your job. They knew you could expose them easily if they want to turn your hands. Keep this attitude even in retirement. It had happened to me before. Ma ...
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Your refusal to take those allowances was possibly a reason for loosing your job. They knew you could expose them easily if they want to turn your hands. Keep this attitude even in retirement. It had happened to me before. Management and the administrative became frightened at my presence in the offices and meetings.

God bless you in retirement!
Edward 2 years ago

Great man. Unfortunately our country vilifies selfless officials

Great man. Unfortunately our country vilifies selfless officials
Kofi Ghanaba 2 years ago

If Omafo Safo's or Osafo Marfo's son will display this exemplary leadership exhibited by Tenkorang then Ghana will develop.

If Omafo Safo's or Osafo Marfo's son will display this exemplary leadership exhibited by Tenkorang then Ghana will develop.
Tweaa 2 years ago

You were been paid a hefty salary, in millions while those who contributed to the scheme were not even getting an average of 1000 ceding a month

You were been paid a hefty salary, in millions while those who contributed to the scheme were not even getting an average of 1000 ceding a month
Josh 2 years ago

Thank you sir for your integrity, vision, selflessness and love for mother Ghana. We are proud of your distinguished leadership, dedication, commitment and honesty to mother Ghana.
I pray for perfect health, peace and contin ...
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Thank you sir for your integrity, vision, selflessness and love for mother Ghana. We are proud of your distinguished leadership, dedication, commitment and honesty to mother Ghana.
I pray for perfect health, peace and continuous prosperity for you in Jesus name.
Hod bless you more
kob 2 years ago

Look @ your face! like ppuuupu.......fake man like you

Look @ your face! like ppuuupu.......fake man like you
Pee 2 years ago

You did well, you need an appointment in the next NDC government after December 7th 2024

You did well, you need an appointment in the next NDC government after December 7th 2024
NDC ministers collected double salary 2 years ago

Most NDC leaders are the worst thieves ever that's why every development project stalls when they're in power. Ghana will go backwards 20 years if we make the mistake of voting for them

Most NDC leaders are the worst thieves ever that's why every development project stalls when they're in power. Ghana will go backwards 20 years if we make the mistake of voting for them
BIGGY 2 years ago

ALL IS NOT LOST. WE STILL HAVE SOME GOOD NUTS. GOD BLESS YOU, SIR.

ALL IS NOT LOST. WE STILL HAVE SOME GOOD NUTS. GOD BLESS YOU, SIR.
Saint sheriff richmond 2 years ago

Oh well done,may you live long.God punish the devil

Oh well done,may you live long.God punish the devil
Seth from mamprobi 2 years ago

Nana skiff addo doesn’t like honest people.U must be a thief to be in his books.Stupid president

Nana skiff addo doesn’t like honest people.U must be a thief to be in his books.Stupid president
Efo Kwaku 2 years ago

He is the second highest paid in Ghana apart from bank of Ghana governor...

He is the second highest paid in Ghana apart from bank of Ghana governor...
Abusua 2 years ago

But you have stolen more than the sitting allowances for the seven years. You think you are clever. Nation wrecker. You shall surely vomit all that you have stolen.

But you have stolen more than the sitting allowances for the seven years. You think you are clever. Nation wrecker. You shall surely vomit all that you have stolen.
chief vandal 1 year ago

nonsense. how could you be doing double dipping?

nonsense. how could you be doing double dipping?

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