Traditional leaders get 300% increase in allowances

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FRANKIE 3 months ago

The streets of Accra are dark at night. There are no street lights, no reflectors on curbs. Aboboyaas and taxi tricycles have inundated the city. The zongos are sprawling and spanning and spawning. These are the things you sh ...
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The streets of Accra are dark at night. There are no street lights, no reflectors on curbs. Aboboyaas and taxi tricycles have inundated the city. The zongos are sprawling and spanning and spawning. These are the things you should be checking to avoid disasters. Not validating this antiquated and archaic chieftaincy institution. Driving in Accra at night is always a brush with death. Check it Mr. Minister.
BB 3 months ago

Thank you @Frankie.

Thank you @Frankie.
The Motherland 3 months ago

MUMBI SERAKI, whatever you have been smoking all these years has damaged your brains. Just return to Ankaful for remedial medical attention.

MUMBI SERAKI, whatever you have been smoking all these years has damaged your brains. Just return to Ankaful for remedial medical attention.
Soul Brother 3 months ago

Frankie.. You are barking at the wrong department. Your concerns should be adressed to AMA, Accra mayor, or the Greater Accra minister.

Frankie.. You are barking at the wrong department. Your concerns should be adressed to AMA, Accra mayor, or the Greater Accra minister.
KK 3 months ago

Shithole country indeed

Shithole country indeed
Mark 3 months ago

100 to 300 is not 300% but 200%. Block heads running Ghana.

100 to 300 is not 300% but 200%. Block heads running Ghana.
Frank Agyena-Karikari. 3 months ago

Hmmm. EYE ASEM OO. What roles do our Traditional Leaders now play in the development of Ghana? Is it not Galamsay? How does Galamsay help to develop Ghana? Does it in any way or form improve the situation of Ghana. We are jus ...
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Hmmm. EYE ASEM OO. What roles do our Traditional Leaders now play in the development of Ghana? Is it not Galamsay? How does Galamsay help to develop Ghana? Does it in any way or form improve the situation of Ghana. We are just funny.
Have Teachers, Nurses and other Government employees who have not been paid for about two years ago been paid now? I cry and sympathize for Ghana my beloved country. Oh Ghana When?
Anthony 3 months ago

@Frankie. Very good submission. I can not agree with you more. Well said!!!

@Frankie. Very good submission. I can not agree with you more. Well said!!!
Naana Jane 3 months ago

We have money to increase the pay of chiefs by 300% and to pay chiefs but we don't have money to pay teachers.

We have money to increase the pay of chiefs by 300% and to pay chiefs but we don't have money to pay teachers.
The End Justifies the Means 3 months ago

Allowance ups? Into Common Pots as in Common Fund? For common greater good? Subject to local transparency? Or just to line pockets, for chiefly optics cutting stillbirth sods? To Inflame village cock fights? Just can't get ...
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Allowance ups? Into Common Pots as in Common Fund? For common greater good? Subject to local transparency? Or just to line pockets, for chiefly optics cutting stillbirth sods? To Inflame village cock fights? Just can't get it.

Kwame Nkrumah 3 months ago

Gyimiii saaaa, in Mahama’s first term, u did same by buying SUV cars for traditional leaders while teachers and nursing were crying!, this time too , you have increased their allowances 3 fold, while teachers and nurses are ...
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Gyimiii saaaa, in Mahama’s first term, u did same by buying SUV cars for traditional leaders while teachers and nursing were crying!, this time too , you have increased their allowances 3 fold, while teachers and nurses are on street demonstrating for their 14 months salary!! There is no traditional leader in Ghana suffering!!! Every traditional leader is at least a middle class person! Because they are the people selling the lands , taking royalties of all the natural resources of the lands!! NDC think ooo.. think!!! The endorsement of this people alone cannot win u power when the ordinary Ghanaian is struggling!!!
Max 3 months ago

Meanwhile 'wheel barrow contractors' who have worked for government are still owed billions from 2019.

Meanwhile 'wheel barrow contractors' who have worked for government are still owed billions from 2019.
Iyaabo 3 months ago

Do you know some of them? And you did not advise them that next time Money for Hand Wheelbarrow for ground?

Do you know some of them? And you did not advise them that next time Money for Hand Wheelbarrow for ground?
Jay Swiss 3 months ago

This is an unnecessary burden. Why should local rulers get 300% increase in allowances? These rulers have enough money, they sell lands, get royalties and what have you. Teachers, nurses and laborers are suffering in Ghana, t ...
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This is an unnecessary burden. Why should local rulers get 300% increase in allowances? These rulers have enough money, they sell lands, get royalties and what have you. Teachers, nurses and laborers are suffering in Ghana, they don’t get their minimum allowances in time, the government owns them, and yet the government has money to increase payments of chiefs, what kind of nonsense is that? School children don’t get enough food, no money but there is money for these useless things. Traditional leaders should not be use for political gains.
Frank Agyena-Karikari. 3 months ago

Well. That is Ghana for you. When you get so many fools and opportunists like A PLUS becoming Politicians, that is what you get. Hmmmm. Ghana. I cry for my beloved country.

Well. That is Ghana for you. When you get so many fools and opportunists like A PLUS becoming Politicians, that is what you get. Hmmmm. Ghana. I cry for my beloved country.
Kwesi 3 months ago

@Jay Swiss. I fully agree with you. I am an NDC supporter but I must admit that I am finding Mahama so annoying. The guy is not impressing me. He has no sense of urgency and I can not see anything concrete coming out of his s ...
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@Jay Swiss. I fully agree with you. I am an NDC supporter but I must admit that I am finding Mahama so annoying. The guy is not impressing me. He has no sense of urgency and I can not see anything concrete coming out of his so called reset agenda. ORAL is also dead. I advise him to watch the YouTube channel called "Bantucitydiaries" in order to get an idea of what he should be doing to put the country on track. Much of what is discussed in that YouTube channel are equally applicable to Ghana. We (in Ghana) exhibit all the shortfalls addressed in that channel. So Mr President watch the "Bantucitydiaries".
Kwaku 3 months ago

What is that? The President should watch some YouTube channel to know what to do?
I believe you are just kidding.
He has his plans and everything that he wants to do for the country before he asked the electorate for their ...
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What is that? The President should watch some YouTube channel to know what to do?
I believe you are just kidding.
He has his plans and everything that he wants to do for the country before he asked the electorate for their mandate. Patience brother, ide beee k3k3.
Kwesi 3 months ago

@Kwaku. Yes, the President should watch the YouTube channel to know what to do because the issues addressed in the channel are exactly what some of us expect him to address in his reset agenda if he is serious with transformi ...
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@Kwaku. Yes, the President should watch the YouTube channel to know what to do because the issues addressed in the channel are exactly what some of us expect him to address in his reset agenda if he is serious with transforming the country. Transformation of the country should not be limited to "construction of roads" which of course is necessary but not sufficient. His inability to take swift decision is manifested in his inability to appoint a new Defence Minister since the demise of the former Minister more than 6 months ago. I perceive Mahama as a man with no sense of urgency. Just think of it. We're living in a turbulent world with wars all over and we do not have a Defense Minister. How reckless can one be as a leader?
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A+ 3 months ago

Use it yourself. Hopeless thief.

Use it yourself. Hopeless thief.

Lee 3 months ago

An increment from 1000 to 3000 is not 300%. Percent increase= ((3000-1000)/1000) *100=200%. Stop misleading people with your percentage figures.

An increment from 1000 to 3000 is not 300%. Percent increase= ((3000-1000)/1000) *100=200%. Stop misleading people with your percentage figures.
Korbla 3 months ago

Easy Bro. Lol.We understand. Hahahaha. (Y2-Y1/Y1)*100

Easy Bro. Lol.We understand. Hahahaha. (Y2-Y1/Y1)*100
Boune 3 months ago

This should not be a priority. Rather pay teachers who have worked for almost one and half years and have not been paid.

This should not be a priority. Rather pay teachers who have worked for almost one and half years and have not been paid.
Achakanapaya 3 months ago

Weldone NDC Government.
NDC is the best for Ghana.
As Npp hmmmm. They are Nation wreckers. Thieves and lair's brigade.

Weldone NDC Government.
NDC is the best for Ghana.
As Npp hmmmm. They are Nation wreckers. Thieves and lair's brigade.
XXX 3 months ago

They are using the money for unnecessary things because of poor government.why can't you use this money to pay for teachers and nurses allowance for the past one and half year?¿

They are using the money for unnecessary things because of poor government.why can't you use this money to pay for teachers and nurses allowance for the past one and half year?¿
North 3 months ago

So you want us to clap hands for you. Chiefs that get royalties, selling of lands, charcoal and many other things, you still went ahead to pay them even increase their allowance. Poor people in Ghana will complete school and ...
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So you want us to clap hands for you. Chiefs that get royalties, selling of lands, charcoal and many other things, you still went ahead to pay them even increase their allowance. Poor people in Ghana will complete school and be following you for employment for a salary less than Ghs3000. God is watching
Kelvin 3 months ago

So you want Ghanaians to clap for you because of the increments. Very pathetic and misplaced priority. Instead of paying teachers and nurses, you are rather increasing the allowance of those who are already rich. We are not i ...
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So you want Ghanaians to clap for you because of the increments. Very pathetic and misplaced priority. Instead of paying teachers and nurses, you are rather increasing the allowance of those who are already rich. We are not in election year so stop this propaganda and reckless increments.
Oh wow ! 3 months ago

So u mean if someone takes 500gh now , he stands to get 1500gh. What a woow !

So u mean if someone takes 500gh now , he stands to get 1500gh. What a woow !
Truth 3 months ago

How much did you give civil servants? Let's be serious in this country small

How much did you give civil servants? Let's be serious in this country small
Bons 3 months ago

What real benefit do these traditional leaders give us the people? Are they not the same group of people who sit as overlords of the destruction of our environment from galemsey activities? Are we prioritizing them over the c ...
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What real benefit do these traditional leaders give us the people? Are they not the same group of people who sit as overlords of the destruction of our environment from galemsey activities? Are we prioritizing them over the common person? Where are our priorities?

Kwabena 3 months ago

STOP MISLEADING THE PUBLIC, PLEASE.
If you pay somebody 1,000 and you increase it to 3,000 do you call that 300% increment?
If you care to learn, it is 200% increment and not 300%.

STOP MISLEADING THE PUBLIC, PLEASE.
If you pay somebody 1,000 and you increase it to 3,000 do you call that 300% increment?
If you care to learn, it is 200% increment and not 300%.
agyeman 3 months ago

Is there money to pay them or another 419 which will go into arrears for years?

Is there money to pay them or another 419 which will go into arrears for years?
Nation Builder 3 months ago

What about teachers and nurses? Do they get the same upgrade?

What about teachers and nurses? Do they get the same upgrade?
J. A 3 months ago

Lee, where did you learn your mathematics. 300 percent of 1000 is indeed 3000.

Lee, where did you learn your mathematics. 300 percent of 1000 is indeed 3000.
Herr wabon paa.. This is percentage change 3 months ago

(C2-C1) /C1X100

WHAT YOU HAVE EXPRESSED IS NOT PERCENTAGE CHANGE. YOU HAVE JUST EXPRESSED 300% OF A BASE NUMBER. THAT DOESN'T MEAN CHANGE.. MTHE CORRECT PERCENTAGE CHANGE I THIS EXAMPLE IS 200%

(C2-C1) /C1X100

WHAT YOU HAVE EXPRESSED IS NOT PERCENTAGE CHANGE. YOU HAVE JUST EXPRESSED 300% OF A BASE NUMBER. THAT DOESN'T MEAN CHANGE.. MTHE CORRECT PERCENTAGE CHANGE I THIS EXAMPLE IS 200%
Jimbo 3 months ago

Charlie, w'abon too much. 1000 was 100% of the allowance. If it is doubled, it is said to have been increased by 100%. If another 1000 is added, it means twice what was being paid has been added to the 1000 and so it is said, ...
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Charlie, w'abon too much. 1000 was 100% of the allowance. If it is doubled, it is said to have been increased by 100%. If another 1000 is added, it means twice what was being paid has been added to the 1000 and so it is said, the amount has been increased by 200% meaning, twice the amount has been added. This is not 300% it is 200%
Lee 3 months ago

Sir, I believe there may be a misunderstanding. The calculation is not finding 300% of 1000 rather, it is calculating the percentage increase from 1000 to 3000. These are two different concepts, and the result depends on whic ...
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Sir, I believe there may be a misunderstanding. The calculation is not finding 300% of 1000 rather, it is calculating the percentage increase from 1000 to 3000. These are two different concepts, and the result depends on which one the problem is asking for.
Kath 3 months ago

Yet our teachers have been saddled with months of wage arrears. Misplaced priorities. May the Lord help us!

Yet our teachers have been saddled with months of wage arrears. Misplaced priorities. May the Lord help us!
Nice way to bribe them. 3 months ago

Everyone go chop some

Everyone go chop some
Sika empe dede 3 months ago

I totally disagree with this huge deal to pacify this institution of traditional rulers. Most of them are just zombies and enemies of progress. Other nations use their monarchy to generate financial gains to their nations. So ...
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I totally disagree with this huge deal to pacify this institution of traditional rulers. Most of them are just zombies and enemies of progress. Other nations use their monarchy to generate financial gains to their nations. Some of ours in Ghana just abuse the land and it's citizens. Manipulation of justice to their favour and selling of lands to multiple buyers.
I think every traditional ruler MUST give a detailed and published progress report for their input towards their ruling community.
Kwesi Busumbru 3 months ago

Minister, do us a favor and resign. You don't borrow money in the name of Ghana and give it away to chiefs. All in the name of party manifesto. Shame on you.

Minister, do us a favor and resign. You don't borrow money in the name of Ghana and give it away to chiefs. All in the name of party manifesto. Shame on you.
Jimbo 3 months ago

This is not what is needed. Do u want us to clap for the government? This is absolutely rubbish. The traditional chiefs do not survive on this peanut allowances. Some of them are gainfully employed others are in their highly ...
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This is not what is needed. Do u want us to clap for the government? This is absolutely rubbish. The traditional chiefs do not survive on this peanut allowances. Some of them are gainfully employed others are in their highly profitable businesses. Those who need the money are the teachers who have worked for over a year without salary. The nurses who have not been posted. If the government increases the allowance of traditional chiefs by 1 million percent and fails to pay teachers and other public workers it rather worsens the entire situation. Set your priorities well and stop the eye service.
JB 3 months ago

What is this nonsense, NDC.Addinng to those who already have while the have nots continue to wallow in poverty. Social democrats indeed

What is this nonsense, NDC.Addinng to those who already have while the have nots continue to wallow in poverty. Social democrats indeed
Esa 3 months ago

Nonsense!!!

Nonsense!!!
Kofi Banza 3 months ago

I prefer NDC government but this one dea doesn’t make sense. This is stupid politics

I prefer NDC government but this one dea doesn’t make sense. This is stupid politics
Raphael Abeam US 3 months ago

Fact I pity teachers nurses and other institutions for being neglected. How can we increase allowances of traditional leaders and neglect teachers and nurses. Yeaye mmcbc

Fact I pity teachers nurses and other institutions for being neglected. How can we increase allowances of traditional leaders and neglect teachers and nurses. Yeaye mmcbc
Nana K 3 months ago

Stupidity!

Stupidity!
Maxi 3 months ago

Is this a priority? At this crucial moment the government needs funds to fix the numerous problems of the country ,such as unpaid teachers salary arrears, bad roads! You are here taking about increasing already well to t ...
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Is this a priority? At this crucial moment the government needs funds to fix the numerous problems of the country ,such as unpaid teachers salary arrears, bad roads! You are here taking about increasing already well to traditional authorities allowances. No serious government will pride itself in this.
Papa T 3 months ago

Basic maths .
If you increase from 1,000 to 3,000 is that 300% increase?
Pls our kids are starting BECE on 4th May , don't confuse them with these kind of maths

Basic maths .
If you increase from 1,000 to 3,000 is that 300% increase?
Pls our kids are starting BECE on 4th May , don't confuse them with these kind of maths

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