Mahama orders ministers, govt officials to use prepaid meters

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KOKONSA 12 years ago

A Good start for common sense to prevail in running the affairs of the state.

A Good start for common sense to prevail in running the affairs of the state.
Say it again 12 years ago

THIS IS A. GOOD MOVE. Thanks. Mr President

THIS IS A. GOOD MOVE. Thanks. Mr President
KB 12 years ago

THIS MAN HAS ALREADY FAILED THIS NATION TWICE.

THIS MAN HAS ALREADY FAILED THIS NATION TWICE.
RIGHTMAN-USA 12 years ago

You talk like your mother let you head down when you were a baby. Go to mental hospital for evaluation, OK?

You talk like your mother let you head down when you were a baby. Go to mental hospital for evaluation, OK?
AKASI MARTHA NZEMA 12 years ago

CAN INSULTS DEVELOP OUR MOTHER LAND GHANA? WE NEED HARD THINKING PEOPLE TO BRING SOLUTION FROM ABROAD TO MOVE GHANA FORWARD.

CAN INSULTS DEVELOP OUR MOTHER LAND GHANA? WE NEED HARD THINKING PEOPLE TO BRING SOLUTION FROM ABROAD TO MOVE GHANA FORWARD.
GHFUO, change ur thinking 12 years ago

VERY SOON, THESE SAME MINISTERS WILL ASK US THE VOTING PUBLIC TO WIPE THEIR NYASH FOR THEM AFTER THEY USE THE TOILET. SO UPON ALL THE PERKS THEY GET. CANT THEY AFFORD TO PAY THEIR OWN WATER N ENERGY BILLS? EBEI! WE GIVE THEM ...
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VERY SOON, THESE SAME MINISTERS WILL ASK US THE VOTING PUBLIC TO WIPE THEIR NYASH FOR THEM AFTER THEY USE THE TOILET. SO UPON ALL THE PERKS THEY GET. CANT THEY AFFORD TO PAY THEIR OWN WATER N ENERGY BILLS? EBEI! WE GIVE THEM GAS ALLOWANCE, FREE CARS ETC. GO TO WESTERN NATIONS N SEE IF THEIR MINISTERS GET ALL THESE PERKS? WE GO N BORROW MONEY FROM THESE WESTERN NATIONS. THE LEAST WE CAN DO IS TRY TO LEARN HOW AND WHAT THEY R DOING. FOR THEM TO LOAN US MONEY. SO THAT WE CAN ALSO LOAN MONEY TO OTHER NATIONS N SIT BACK N ENJOY....
ELINAM 12 years ago

IRRESPONSIBLE welfare king and queens parading as "big wigs"

IRRESPONSIBLE welfare king and queens parading as "big wigs"
esi atta 12 years ago

There should be no free cars, free petrol, free MTN credit, free food, free furniture and free house boys and girls? Cut all of them too.

There should be no free cars, free petrol, free MTN credit, free food, free furniture and free house boys and girls? Cut all of them too.
Pensioner 12 years ago

Over 90% of workers who retired from work in mid 2012 had not been paid SSNIT pensions up till now. Reason - no cash.

Over 90% of workers who retired from work in mid 2012 had not been paid SSNIT pensions up till now. Reason - no cash.
goodman 12 years ago

good one there

good one there

GHANA 12 years ago

WHY NOW GHANA?

WHY NOW GHANA?
Pito Brewer 12 years ago

Yeah, you wish!

Yeah, you wish!
Abongo 12 years ago

You are rather confuse as you don't know your left to right. Your parents gave birth to you by your mother sleeping on top of your father

You are rather confuse as you don't know your left to right. Your parents gave birth to you by your mother sleeping on top of your father
Faith 12 years ago

Will these Ministers pay these bills or they will still use government funds to settle their bills. The system is rotten to the extend that one can bet on anything.

Will these Ministers pay these bills or they will still use government funds to settle their bills. The system is rotten to the extend that one can bet on anything.
Amingo 12 years ago

Mr. President, is not time that the government do something about the free accomodation, free transportation free meals and so many free things given to the thousands of government officials at the expense of the suffering ma ...
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Mr. President, is not time that the government do something about the free accomodation, free transportation free meals and so many free things given to the thousands of government officials at the expense of the suffering masses who find it difficult to get through life necessities? We are saddled with huge taxes of various kinds, people are finding it hard to pay and provide for their children's education and here we see the Ministers, their deputies and their Principal Secretaries getting free accomodation, free cars and with supply of free fuels, what an injustice metted out to the poor people? Even the developed countries with all their buoyant economies does not provide free accomodation and free cars to their mininters. The many Senators who go to Washington to work rent and pay for their own hotel accomodation. They drive their own cars. How come that the people hired by the public to work for and protect their intrest have turned round to subject the owners of the land and its properties into slavery and looting all the resources of the land. Ghana, its time we rise up from our deep slumber and start shaping our kind of governace. Corruption everywhere.
Policeman 12 years ago

Where were you all the NPP era? Couldn't you have advised Kuffuor start this wise step? It really takes the wise president to do such a thing indeed..Kudos Mr president!

Where were you all the NPP era? Couldn't you have advised Kuffuor start this wise step? It really takes the wise president to do such a thing indeed..Kudos Mr president!
Ofoe 12 years ago

Ordinary Ghanaians pay for their petrol, gas bills, electricity bills, water bills, medical bills, food bills, out of their own pockets. We buy our own credits to make our calls. Why should ministers and government officials ...
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Ordinary Ghanaians pay for their petrol, gas bills, electricity bills, water bills, medical bills, food bills, out of their own pockets. We buy our own credits to make our calls. Why should ministers and government officials not do same??? Are they better than us?
SGT ANANI FIADZOE 12 years ago

The first time corrupt and failed Dramani Mahama, an incompetent President of Ghana has said something right, but what we are asking is this, will this orders be adhered to or is just the say empty promises and
to cadjole th ...
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The first time corrupt and failed Dramani Mahama, an incompetent President of Ghana has said something right, but what we are asking is this, will this orders be adhered to or is just the say empty promises and
to cadjole the majority people of this nation for his own selfish ingterest as usual.

Mahama, the same as the Late Atta Mills gives orders but no one take
such orders from the President serious
because those whose duty it is to take such orders serious sees the President as corrupt and a thief who
has no credibility, leadership qualities, discipline and rule of law
powers.

How many times has Mahama gave some orders to his NDC crooks and he Mahama's orders given has been ignored? These orders given by Mahama
to we the civilized citizenry can
term it as fuss and shit and it would not be taken serious by his own Ministgers and MPs and his NDC bunch of criminals, and it is said just to
make Ghanaian people feels Oh! yes
President has said something nice, it
is only an idiot who will think just that.

Which ordinary Ghanaian will go to a Minister's house, a house of any Government official, an MPs house or
Asiedu-Nketia's house to check if they
are operating the use of electicity
by pre-paid meter? Oh! Ghanaians we
should not allow ourselves to be fooled by this deceitful, a liar and dishonest President in our country today, Mahama is a crook, today Ghana
Commercial Bank has been sold to a Nigerian, where are we going from here Ghanaian people?
SGT ANANI FIADZOE 12 years ago

NDC will not obey this!!!

NDC will not obey this!!!
kyekyeku 12 years ago

I am challenging the government to show us a single picture of any ministers house that will install the pre paid meters, he is saying it to fool ghanaians as usual.

I am challenging the government to show us a single picture of any ministers house that will install the pre paid meters, he is saying it to fool ghanaians as usual.

BETTY MITCHAM 12 years ago

ILLEGAL CONNECTIONS ALL THEW WAY

ILLEGAL CONNECTIONS ALL THEW WAY
cosey adwenpa: germany. 12 years ago

where is woyomi money Mr.President?

where is woyomi money Mr.President?
FATIMA 12 years ago

NO WONDER GHANA IS BEHIND!

NO WONDER GHANA IS BEHIND!
Padmore 12 years ago

Why is Ghana behind? Explain yourself.

Why is Ghana behind? Explain yourself.
KWAME 12 years ago

do you know who has the contract to install simple meters? that same person came up with this stupid ideas...by the time you wake up, you all will be sleeping on the streets. What happened to the money dashed out to Wayome? ...
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do you know who has the contract to install simple meters? that same person came up with this stupid ideas...by the time you wake up, you all will be sleeping on the streets. What happened to the money dashed out to Wayome? forgotten already? now you depending on meters to pay bills. Where do you think the ministers are getting the money from? from you...and it is a chop change...you people are not smart at all...at all
Solution 12 years ago

Good first step. What about petrol for unofficial business? What about MPs GhC 50,000.00 housing allowance? It is time to examine all freebies.

Good first step. What about petrol for unofficial business? What about MPs GhC 50,000.00 housing allowance? It is time to examine all freebies.
Repugnant. 12 years ago

Prepaid by whom Sir? You have imposed over three hundred ministers/deputies on the country, all of whom are getting everything for free while the livelihood of ordinary Ghana citizenry and the economy degenerates by the day. ...
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Prepaid by whom Sir? You have imposed over three hundred ministers/deputies on the country, all of whom are getting everything for free while the livelihood of ordinary Ghana citizenry and the economy degenerates by the day. What do you want? You only make promises and are seriously bent on corrupting everyone, please let me put it to you a serious setback. Please ponder on this, you seem lost, wake up Sir!
Repugnant. 12 years ago

lemme put it to you this way, you are a serious setback.

lemme put it to you this way, you are a serious setback.
NOKORE NA EYE OOH 12 years ago

ALL OUR GDP IS CONSUMABLE AT A 80 PERCENT RATE EFFECTING THE TAX PAYER SO LESS MONEY FOR DEVELOPMENTS.

ALL OUR GDP IS CONSUMABLE AT A 80 PERCENT RATE EFFECTING THE TAX PAYER SO LESS MONEY FOR DEVELOPMENTS.
floating voter 12 years ago

they will tight their prepaid for them in order not to cusm much for them...lol i will be happy if ECG will put their prepaid outside the house and it at the pole ...

they will tight their prepaid for them in order not to cusm much for them...lol i will be happy if ECG will put their prepaid outside the house and it at the pole ...

TerriblY Spe cifi. 12 years ago

What is about Woyome's money? Do you think that we are fool rite?

What is about Woyome's money? Do you think that we are fool rite?
richard m. 12 years ago

shame on you, you even don't know what to do confusion man, who doesn't know his left and right.

shame on you, you even don't know what to do confusion man, who doesn't know his left and right.
SENIOR CITIZEN 12 years ago

MR. PRESIDENT, SET UP A TEAM TO INSPECT THE INSTALLATION AND PAYMENT OF UTILITY BILLS BY MINISTERES AND GOVT APPOINTEES. THIS WILL GO A LONG WAY TO ENSURE EFFECTIVE POLICING NATIONWIDE.

MR. PRESIDENT, SET UP A TEAM TO INSPECT THE INSTALLATION AND PAYMENT OF UTILITY BILLS BY MINISTERES AND GOVT APPOINTEES. THIS WILL GO A LONG WAY TO ENSURE EFFECTIVE POLICING NATIONWIDE.
SENIOR CITIZEN 12 years ago

MR. PRESIDENT, LET GHANAIANS FEEL THAT YOU ARE THE REAL MAN FOR THE JOB. PLEASE SET UP A BOARD TO INVESTIGATE THE CIRCUMSTANCES LEADING TO THE PURCHASE OF INFERIOR PRE-PAID METERS FROM CHINA BY KENNEDY AGYAPONG DURING KUFUOR ...
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MR. PRESIDENT, LET GHANAIANS FEEL THAT YOU ARE THE REAL MAN FOR THE JOB. PLEASE SET UP A BOARD TO INVESTIGATE THE CIRCUMSTANCES LEADING TO THE PURCHASE OF INFERIOR PRE-PAID METERS FROM CHINA BY KENNEDY AGYAPONG DURING KUFUOR'S REGIME FOR GHANAIANS. THE PRE-PAID METERS MUST ALSO BE INSTALLED AT KEN AGYAPONG'S RESIDENT FOR HIM TO SEE HIS FOOLISHNESS AGAINST THE STATE AND PEOPLE OF GHANA.
ewe azaa 12 years ago

what about the free fuel for their wives and girl fiends cars? others fuel and go home to syphon to their wives private cars.

what about the free fuel for their wives and girl fiends cars? others fuel and go home to syphon to their wives private cars.
Wofa Ata 12 years ago

Ask all ministers to pay for their petrol

Ask all ministers to pay for their petrol
Wofa Ata 12 years ago

because all works pay for their traveling cost

because all works pay for their traveling cost
hamed 12 years ago

you killed the economy and jobs and busniss and impose import taxes that are killing import jobs in this country
you choke the economy of ghana ,you tax us to death ,you raise the cost of everything from taxi fair to petro c ...
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you killed the economy and jobs and busniss and impose import taxes that are killing import jobs in this country
you choke the economy of ghana ,you tax us to death ,you raise the cost of everything from taxi fair to petro cost to water to electricity to beer
to school fees and food and much much more pre-paid meters is small money compere to the damage you created in ghana ,please do the right thin g step down and go back north ,since if you continue your voodo policys we all going to starve here in ghana
the people are suffering
Amekukumenyeakor 12 years ago

The next move is to make all cars for ministries and other agencies of government to go back to using the GV number plates, to check abuse. People in public office should be held accountable for the resources that the people ...
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The next move is to make all cars for ministries and other agencies of government to go back to using the GV number plates, to check abuse. People in public office should be held accountable for the resources that the people of Ghana has elected them to suprintend over. The President must inculcate into those who want to do public service to sacrifice for the good people of this country. May the good lord grant the President more wisdom and courage to govern this country to the glory of God.
Nii Akwei 12 years ago

Hmmmmm

Hmmmmm
Mathias Donkor 12 years ago

Mr Prez What About The Cocoa Farmers Bonus?

Mr Prez What About The Cocoa Farmers Bonus?
Repugnant. 12 years ago

absolutely.

absolutely.
BBC NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!! 12 years ago

Bawumia is the only idiot from the north,does he think he will get a chance in "Y3N AKANFO" PARTY? He should go and ask the late ALIU MAHAMA THIEF KUFOUR'S VICE. When kufour was travelling allover the world, vice president AL ...
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Bawumia is the only idiot from the north,does he think he will get a chance in "Y3N AKANFO" PARTY? He should go and ask the late ALIU MAHAMA THIEF KUFOUR'S VICE. When kufour was travelling allover the world, vice president ALIU was the one does the dirty job for "Y3N AKANFO" PARTY. At the end of all this struggling by ALIU, the evil "Y3N AKANFO" PARTY NPP denied him the presidency,and humble VICE PRESIDENT ALIU got heart attack which ends him up in his early GRAVE.
K.K 12 years ago

MAHAMA YOU ARE TRULY A LEADER WHO CAN ACTUALLY LEAD. NO WONDER OVER 90%OF GHANAIANS VOTED AND CHOSE YOU OVER CLUELESS AKUFO. THT BEING, SAID, KUFOUR AND HIS CORRUPT ,GREEDY ALLIES CREATED THIS TRADITION OF MINISTERS AND PREID ...
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MAHAMA YOU ARE TRULY A LEADER WHO CAN ACTUALLY LEAD. NO WONDER OVER 90%OF GHANAIANS VOTED AND CHOSE YOU OVER CLUELESS AKUFO. THT BEING, SAID, KUFOUR AND HIS CORRUPT ,GREEDY ALLIES CREATED THIS TRADITION OF MINISTERS AND PREIDENTIAL STAFF NOT PAYING ELECTRICITY BILLS, BUT NOW THAT SHIT IS OVER.
Kom 12 years ago

I don't know why you guys are making noise about this useless directive. What is the sense in it. Why not just say they should be responsible for their utility bills. If they use the prepaid meters what next. Come on Mr. Pres ...
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I don't know why you guys are making noise about this useless directive. What is the sense in it. Why not just say they should be responsible for their utility bills. If they use the prepaid meters what next. Come on Mr. President can do better
K.K 12 years ago

JUST DON'T MAKE RECKLESS ASSERTIONS, COME ON YOU CAN DO BETTER. PLEASE,YOU ARE MAKING SENSE ON THE WAY ,JUST FINISH MAKING SENSE BY GIVING A MEANINGFUL SUGGESTION TO THIS VIRAL PROBLEM,PERIOD. IF YOU SAY WHAT NEXT, WHO DO YOU ...
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JUST DON'T MAKE RECKLESS ASSERTIONS, COME ON YOU CAN DO BETTER. PLEASE,YOU ARE MAKING SENSE ON THE WAY ,JUST FINISH MAKING SENSE BY GIVING A MEANINGFUL SUGGESTION TO THIS VIRAL PROBLEM,PERIOD. IF YOU SAY WHAT NEXT, WHO DO YOU EXPECT TO COMPLETE SUCH NEEDED NEXT STEP? OF COURSE, YOU FINISH WHAT YOU START. GOD BLESS GHANA AND MAY GOD BLESS THE UNITED STATES!
KWAME 12 years ago

even a 5 year old know we have a bunch of thieves ruling the country. Who are you trying to convince? The money that has been looted since this man came to office is unprecedented. A primary school head teacher can come up ...
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even a 5 year old know we have a bunch of thieves ruling the country. Who are you trying to convince? The money that has been looted since this man came to office is unprecedented. A primary school head teacher can come up with better idea. Tell your friends to take their hands out of our pockets
Ojam 12 years ago

KUFOUR AND N.P.P HAD 8 YEARS TO RULE AND RUIN OUR ECONOMY, BY WAY OF CORRUPTION,INTO TATTERS. NOW , WE HAVE MANGED TO RESTORE PRIDE AND GLORY TO OUR NOW INCREASINGLY ENVIED ECONOMY, WHY CAN'T WE ALSO CHOP SOME RIGHTFULLY.LOOK ...
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KUFOUR AND N.P.P HAD 8 YEARS TO RULE AND RUIN OUR ECONOMY, BY WAY OF CORRUPTION,INTO TATTERS. NOW , WE HAVE MANGED TO RESTORE PRIDE AND GLORY TO OUR NOW INCREASINGLY ENVIED ECONOMY, WHY CAN'T WE ALSO CHOP SOME RIGHTFULLY.LOOK AT HOW MUCHWE HAVE GENERATED FROM OIL PRODUCTION AND MILLIONS INVESTORS BROUGHT TO DEVELOP OUR INFRASTRUTURE. ONCE AGAIN, IS OUR TIME TO CHOP NYAFUNYAFU
JOE 12 years ago

don t throw dust in our eyes.don t pretend as if and hide behind prepaid metre

don t throw dust in our eyes.don t pretend as if and hide behind prepaid metre
Abotsi 12 years ago

John, you don't mean to be jocularly by that stance? Very infantile from a policy perceptive. Start looking at surrounding yourself with competent staff,then you will begin to make sense. Opps! Oh well, you are a fair game.

John, you don't mean to be jocularly by that stance? Very infantile from a policy perceptive. Start looking at surrounding yourself with competent staff,then you will begin to make sense. Opps! Oh well, you are a fair game.
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OWEN, NEW YORK 12 years ago

Now that you are putting your words into action. Please, don't forget WOYOME too.

Now that you are putting your words into action. Please, don't forget WOYOME too.
OWEN, NEW YORK 12 years ago

Mr president, set up special squad for illegal connections. Both electricity and water supply. The team should be a combination of police , the military and ECG

Mr president, set up special squad for illegal connections. Both electricity and water supply. The team should be a combination of police , the military and ECG
OWEN, NEW YORK 12 years ago

Very soon the poor masses will trust and like you. Woyome next.

Very soon the poor masses will trust and like you. Woyome next.
da 12 years ago

This is just a con.
They will continue stealing from the tax payer to pay for the utilities.

This is just a con.
They will continue stealing from the tax payer to pay for the utilities.
GOOD 12 years ago

LET THEM PAY FOR THEIR GASOLINE ALSO

LET THEM PAY FOR THEIR GASOLINE ALSO
GOOD MOVE 12 years ago

THEY MUST PAY FOR THEIR OWN CARS

THEY MUST PAY FOR THEIR OWN CARS
AKASI MARTHA NZEMA 12 years ago

IF THE "HOLY SPIRIT" IS AT WORK WHO CAN STOP HIM OR HER. REVEAL THE WRONG DOERS, AND PURIFY THE COUNTRY WITH TRUTH AND SHINE A BRIGHT LIGHT ON YOUR PEOPLE. AMEN.

IF THE "HOLY SPIRIT" IS AT WORK WHO CAN STOP HIM OR HER. REVEAL THE WRONG DOERS, AND PURIFY THE COUNTRY WITH TRUTH AND SHINE A BRIGHT LIGHT ON YOUR PEOPLE. AMEN.
Agyeman. 12 years ago

That what real and visionary leadership is all about.Well done Mahama you're a truly God chosen leader for Ghana.

That what real and visionary leadership is all about.Well done Mahama you're a truly God chosen leader for Ghana.
Lantei 12 years ago

Nice start. Eventually they should use their own cars, buy their own petrol and live in their own bungalows. It will save the govt tons of cash!

Nice start. Eventually they should use their own cars, buy their own petrol and live in their own bungalows. It will save the govt tons of cash!
Efui Tamakloe, Secretary, NDC Dallas 12 years ago

A step in the right direction,a step further would be to stop government officials from getting free fuel for their cars,(this should be monitored strictly as my people will use ways and means to beat the system)free accommo ...
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A step in the right direction,a step further would be to stop government officials from getting free fuel for their cars,(this should be monitored strictly as my people will use ways and means to beat the system)free accommodation,free home phones and internet services and any kind of freebies as alleged should be looked into. His MAHAMASHIP 4 8, you're on course, keep the pace,there is hope, house cleaning begins,better late than never,thank you.
Avoco 12 years ago

I don't a word this Mahama says. Always, I have directed, I have instructed etc...Never, we have done this or that. We are all here...soon you would say " You said it all"

I don't a word this Mahama says. Always, I have directed, I have instructed etc...Never, we have done this or that. We are all here...soon you would say " You said it all"
JJ Rawlings 12 years ago

what about meter for water, 45gallons of fuel weekly and paying taxes on salaries?

what about meter for water, 45gallons of fuel weekly and paying taxes on salaries?
HANNIBAL(Blessed by God) 12 years ago

Houses and government buildings should be provided with solar energy.

Houses and government buildings should be provided with solar energy.
419 PREZ 12 years ago

THIS MAN IS SIMPLY A COMEDY TO THIS COUNTRY.. HE IS JUST A WASTE

THIS MAN IS SIMPLY A COMEDY TO THIS COUNTRY.. HE IS JUST A WASTE
OSEI WUSU 12 years ago

Good one there! Mr. President, what about fuel for their private cars? Most of them use government coupons to fill their private car tanks to the detriment of Ghanaian tax payers.

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Good one there! Mr. President, what about fuel for their private cars? Most of them use government coupons to fill their private car tanks to the detriment of Ghanaian tax payers.

This is a good sign for the government and all incoming governments. Ghana tax payers are tired of all these NONSENSE! It has come of late but it is good for the beginning.
Sankofa 12 years ago

Excellent move.

The gravy train must stop.

Excellent move.

The gravy train must stop.
Akadu Mensema 12 years ago

This is a cosmetic policy!

This is a cosmetic policy!
ENSORE ROBBY TEXAS U.S.A 12 years ago

what about buying their own fuel. that will save the government a lot and make them feel like the ordinary ghanaians so that they will think twice when passing all bills without thinking of how it affects the working class. ...
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what about buying their own fuel. that will save the government a lot and make them feel like the ordinary ghanaians so that they will think twice when passing all bills without thinking of how it affects the working class. good show Mahama and its about time to put all those causing financial loses to the country behind bars from Rawling's era through kuffours and the current era. please only when they are found guilty. Order in court Mahama is speaking we are waiting. " ma believu" ITS TIME FOR ALL TO SACRIFICE INCLUDING THE MINISTERS AND MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT AND THEIR STAFFERS THE ORDINARY HAS BEEN TIGHTEN TOO MUCH LET THEM SWIM WITH THE ORDINARY. GOOD JOB.
Kpolu 12 years ago

Mr President,this is a good news for the citizens of Ghana.Please,make sure that all civil servants also use their own cars on weekends.

Mr President,this is a good news for the citizens of Ghana.Please,make sure that all civil servants also use their own cars on weekends.
MK 12 years ago

Talk is sometime cheap. Doing is another matter! Mahama always come out to direct people do this do that, but who is actual monitoring these directives to ensure that the proper thing is done. Some months ago he directed that ...
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Talk is sometime cheap. Doing is another matter! Mahama always come out to direct people do this do that, but who is actual monitoring these directives to ensure that the proper thing is done. Some months ago he directed that all gov't vehicles should be registered with GV and ministers and government functionaries should pack all gov't cars after close of work each day. One have to ask if that has been done to perfection? The govt have no monitoring system and that is the cause of all these problems.
goodman 12 years ago

good move

good move
BRO DAN- TRC 12 years ago

DISTINGUISHED ONES OF AFRICA,PRECIOUS PEOPLE OF THE NATIONS OF THE WORLD,INNOCENT PEOPLE OF AFRICA, GLOBAL MAN-MADE "JACOB'S TROUBLE" YES, WE KNOW HOWEVER, THERE IS THIS BLESSING THAT I LONG FOR ALL TO RECEIVE. THAT -JESUS- P ...
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DISTINGUISHED ONES OF AFRICA,PRECIOUS PEOPLE OF THE NATIONS OF THE WORLD,INNOCENT PEOPLE OF AFRICA, GLOBAL MAN-MADE "JACOB'S TROUBLE" YES, WE KNOW HOWEVER, THERE IS THIS BLESSING THAT I LONG FOR ALL TO RECEIVE. THAT -JESUS- PAID HIS TAX AND PAID THE TAX OF HIS DISCIPLES THOUGH JESUS WAS NOT IN -A MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY OR BUSINESS- BUT WAS IN -HUMANITARIAN SERVICES- RENDERING -SERVICE- TO FELLOW MEN ON BEHALF OF HIS FATHER. HONOURABLE GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AND REPUTABLE PUBLIC SERVANS OF THE NATIONS OF THE WORLD, AND ALL WORKERS AROUND THE GLOBE, -THE HEART OF RESPONSIBILTY- WHICH I FOUND IN MY LORD TOWARD HIS -LAND- AND -THE BLESSED PEOPLE, I HAVE BROUGHT TO YOU. SELAH. NOW, "IT IS FINISHED" THEREFORE, "OCCUPY TILL I COME". SELAH.
TOGETHER, WE CAN! WITH GOD, WE CAN!! GOD BLESS AFRICA TO "BE STRONG AND OF GOOD COURAGE" AND BRING TO THE UNDERSTANDING OF OUR DIGNIFIED PEOPLE THE NEED TO BE -RESPONSIBLE- TOWARDS THE CONTINENT AND THE BLESSED PEOPLE. GOD BLESS "JOSHUA" THE PRESIDENT OF GHANA, HIS EXCELLENCY -JOHN- DRAMANI MAHAMA TO "BE STRONG AND OF GOOD COURAGE" WITH THE ENTIRE PEOPLE OF GHANA, SERVING THE NATION AND THE INNOCENT PEOPLE "AS UNTO GOD". GOD BLESS THE GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS OF GHANA TO "BE STRONG AND OF GOOD COURAGE" THAT WITH A "WILLING MIND AND A PERFECT HEART" THEY MAY -SERVE- THE NATION AND THE PEOPLE.
GOD BLESS YOU AS YOU STAND "STRONG AND OF GOOD COURAGE" TO TAKE UP YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TOWARDS YOUR NATION AND THE PEOPLE IN TIMES OF MAN-MADE "JACOB'S TROUBLE". AND, GOD BLESS OUR HOMELAND GHANA.
CHARLES KOFI,AFRICA 12 years ago

GHANAIANS HOPE THIS WILL BE IMPLEMENTED AS MAHAMA,S DIRECTIVES ARE USUALLY EMPTY AND A PUBLIC RELATIONS GIMMICK. THE MAN IS SIMPLY A LAME DUCK PRESIDENT
BY THE WAY THAT,S NOT WHAT WE WANT TO HEAR.ECG,s TARRIF INCREASE IS TO ...
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GHANAIANS HOPE THIS WILL BE IMPLEMENTED AS MAHAMA,S DIRECTIVES ARE USUALLY EMPTY AND A PUBLIC RELATIONS GIMMICK. THE MAN IS SIMPLY A LAME DUCK PRESIDENT
BY THE WAY THAT,S NOT WHAT WE WANT TO HEAR.ECG,s TARRIF INCREASE IS TO HIGH AND EXPLOITATIVE AT MORE THAN 62% AGAINST WHAT WAS PUBLISHED.THIS IS CRIMINAL AND ECG SHOULD BE PUNISHED FOR DECEIVING AND CHEATING GHANAIANS.
MK 12 years ago

This directives and all manner of cost reduction is still not going to reduce the budget deficit WHY? Gov't workers will continue to embark on strikes to demand for better services. Some gov't workers or organizations lay dow ...
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This directives and all manner of cost reduction is still not going to reduce the budget deficit WHY? Gov't workers will continue to embark on strikes to demand for better services. Some gov't workers or organizations lay down their tools on purpose and it is understandable WHY? When the oil started to flow in 2012 and revenue started pouring into gov't chest they quickly jumped to increase over 100% the salaries of MPs, Ministers, and the President and vice thinking that Ghana's fiscal problems are now solved. That is wickedness because their actions showed that they never think about Ghanaians in general but themselves. They thought the oil money will double the size of their budget with surplus and here we are. With all the money coming in from the oil the gov't is having a budget deficit. The wage bill is too much to bear. People in other sectors feel like they are cheated because you cannot increase MPs and executive salaries over 100%. Aside the MPs pay, some of them still embezzle the common fund given them to develop their constituents. So you see how their common sense is taking them to. Ghana is downgraded from B+ to B and may continue down the trend. People who are working to bring revenue to the gov't are stilling the money because they felt like they have been cheated by the politicians.So the corruption continues unabated.From January 2012 up to date count the number of strikes and demonstrations in Ghana and see if it was right for them to have increase the MPS salary to over GHc7000 a month with everything free at their disposal. Some teachers and other gov't workers are not paid GHc1000 a month and they manage to pay their own bills. I don't really know unless someone tell me that the high salary paid to MPs are a form of compensation to them after they have used monies to bribe the electorates to vote for them. This country is pity. They cannot even subsidized agricultural inputs for farmers to get necessary yield. Even people don't want to farm these days, everyone want an easy way out. Big trouble now and then.
Freshie101 12 years ago

Think about it. They put meters at their houses, but pay for the meters, housing, transportation, food, & etc. in the end. So what does this accomplish? NOTHING. These ministers pay should be cut, then we will see change.

Think about it. They put meters at their houses, but pay for the meters, housing, transportation, food, & etc. in the end. So what does this accomplish? NOTHING. These ministers pay should be cut, then we will see change.
Kk3 12 years ago

Good move. Rent should be next, then cars, their repairs and petrol.they draw a salary, nothing should be free.

Good move. Rent should be next, then cars, their repairs and petrol.they draw a salary, nothing should be free.
Colegate 12 years ago

Mr President the sharing of the national cake and corruption seem to be the biggest problem of all governments.For instance whiles I pay electricity and water through my nose most barracks enjoy free electricity 24/7.This is ...
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Mr President the sharing of the national cake and corruption seem to be the biggest problem of all governments.For instance whiles I pay electricity and water through my nose most barracks enjoy free electricity 24/7.This is not a problem,but the wife's and dependants of most barracks residents use electricity for commercial purposes without any regulation.For me there should be a quota for all executives, directors senior mangers,officials in security service and any beneficiary such that when you exceed it you pay for the excess.Squatters and some faceless high ups in society who enjoy illegal connection must also be clamped down as saboteurs and made to face the music.It is only this way that I can see governments to be operating on fairness.
peace 12 years ago

u talk no action we see this time

u talk no action we see this time
Mickey 12 years ago

What have Ghanaians voted for? Ghana is so rotten that "nobody" will "buy" the country even if it is sold for "free". Onyame mmera mu o!

What have Ghanaians voted for? Ghana is so rotten that "nobody" will "buy" the country even if it is sold for "free". Onyame mmera mu o!
David 12 years ago

If this true I am sick for all the MP's

If this true I am sick for all the MP's
OSEI KWAME 12 years ago

I praise the president for this decision.

I praise the president for this decision.
concern ghanian 12 years ago

THE PRESIDENT HAS DONE GOOD THING, WHEN WE GOOD THING WE SHOULD SAY IT IF IT`S NOT LIP SERVICE

THE PRESIDENT HAS DONE GOOD THING, WHEN WE GOOD THING WE SHOULD SAY IT IF IT`S NOT LIP SERVICE
e akuteye 12 years ago

Too late why not five years ago are we now waking up when the ship already sink.wrong captains.

Too late why not five years ago are we now waking up when the ship already sink.wrong captains.
concern ghanian 12 years ago

THE PRESIDENT HAS DONE GOOD THING, WHEN WE GOOD THING WE SHOULD SAY IT IF IT`S NOT LIP SERVICE

THE PRESIDENT HAS DONE GOOD THING, WHEN WE GOOD THING WE SHOULD SAY IT IF IT`S NOT LIP SERVICE
odasani bi 12 years ago

Yeah man!, this is what I am talking about ;when you think outside the box.
Good move but if I were the president I would think about all the other freebees top civil servants get upon stealing from the government while the ...
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Yeah man!, this is what I am talking about ;when you think outside the box.
Good move but if I were the president I would think about all the other freebees top civil servants get upon stealing from the government while the poor average Ghanaian struggles to have those services.
On the other hand, do not forget about the large deposits of bauxite that we have and start something in prospect to jump start an industrial revolution. There is a link between these deposits, VRA and our new found oil. If you start on this line of development, the earlier the better because by the end of your three year term, Ghanaians would start to feel the positive impact it would be.
Mr. president, if I were you I would ask my top team brainstorm on how to find the link amongst the huge amount of bauxite, VRA and oil that we have now. If you find the link, galamsey may eventually disappear so we could have our lands and rivers back.\
This is my free advice even to the next government if they want to move the nation forward.
odasani bi 12 years ago

Yeah man!, this is what I am talking about ;when you think outside the box.
Good move but if I were the president I would think about all the other freebees top civil servants get upon stealing from the government while the ...
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Yeah man!, this is what I am talking about ;when you think outside the box.
Good move but if I were the president I would think about all the other freebees top civil servants get upon stealing from the government while the poor average Ghanaian struggles to have those services.
On the other hand, do not forget about the large deposits of bauxite that we have and start something in prospect to jump start an industrial revolution. There is a link between these deposits, VRA and our new found oil. If you start on this line of development, the earlier the better because by the end of your three year term, Ghanaians would start to feel the positive impact it would be.
Mr. president, if I were you I would ask my top team brainstorm on how to find the link amongst the huge amount of bauxite, VRA and oil that we have now. If you find the link, galamsey may eventually disappear so we could have our lands and rivers back.\
This is my free advice even to the next government if they want to move the nation forward.
odasani bi 12 years ago

Yeah man!, this is what I am talking about ;when you think outside the box.
Good move but if I were the president I would think about all the other freebees top civil servants get upon stealing from the government while the ...
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Yeah man!, this is what I am talking about ;when you think outside the box.
Good move but if I were the president I would think about all the other freebees top civil servants get upon stealing from the government while the poor average Ghanaian struggles to have those services.
On the other hand, do not forget about the large deposits of bauxite that we have and start something in prospect to jump start an industrial revolution. There is a link between these deposits, VRA and our new found oil. If you start on this line of development, the earlier the better because by the end of your three year term, Ghanaians would start to feel the positive impact it would be.
Mr. president, if I were you I would ask my top team brainstorm on how to find the link amongst the huge amount of bauxite, VRA and oil that we have now. If you find the link, galamsey may eventually disappear so we could have our lands and rivers back.\
This is my free advice even to the next government if they want to move the nation forward.
e akuteye 12 years ago

Too late why not five years ago are we now waking up when the ship already sink.wrong captains.

Too late why not five years ago are we now waking up when the ship already sink.wrong captains.
e akuteye 12 years ago

Too late why not five years ago are we now waking up when the ship already sink.wrong captains.

Too late why not five years ago are we now waking up when the ship already sink.wrong captains.
odasani bi 12 years ago

Yeah man!, this is what I am talking about ;when you think outside the box.
Good move but if I were the president I would think about all the other freebees top civil servants get upon stealing from the government while the ...
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Yeah man!, this is what I am talking about ;when you think outside the box.
Good move but if I were the president I would think about all the other freebees top civil servants get upon stealing from the government while the poor average Ghanaian struggles to have those services.
On the other hand, do not forget about the large deposits of bauxite that we have and start something in prospect to jump start an industrial revolution. There is a link between these deposits, VRA and our new found oil. If you start on this line of development, the earlier the better because by the end of your three year term, Ghanaians would start to feel the positive impact it would be.
Mr. president, if I were you I would ask my top team brainstorm on how to find the link amongst the huge amount of bauxite, VRA and oil that we have now. If you find the link, galamsey may eventually disappear so we could have our lands and rivers back.\
This is my free advice even to the next government if they want to move the nation forward.
e akuteye 12 years ago

Too late why not five years ago are we now waking up when the ship already sink.wrong captains.

Too late why not five years ago are we now waking up when the ship already sink.wrong captains.
e akuteye 12 years ago

Too late why not five years ago are we now waking up when the ship already sink.wrong captains.

Too late why not five years ago are we now waking up when the ship already sink.wrong captains.
god is one 12 years ago

the loop hole of E C G comes from the transformers set up hanging on hi- tension poles around the country on the and no meters reading the consumption on each X-former (from 11KVA stapdown at over the country)this is some of ...
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the loop hole of E C G comes from the transformers set up hanging on hi- tension poles around the country on the and no meters reading the consumption on each X-former (from 11KVA stapdown at over the country)this is some of the E C G downfall and robbing the poor labour pleasecheck the ecg to install meters on each X-formers.
Nantwi,BSEd,MSEd(ece),MSEd(sas) 12 years ago

Thank you Mr.President. This is a good start in the right direction.

Thank you Mr.President. This is a good start in the right direction.
J J B 12 years ago

Mr President is a good move

Mr President is a good move
Odasanyi, London 12 years ago

IT IS ABOUT TIME!IF MAHAMA CONTINUES LIKE THIS, HE WILL GO FAR. THE NEXT ITEM ON THE AGENDA IS USE OF OFFICIAL CARS WHEN OFF DUTY. SET EXAMPLE FOR THE ORDINARY CITIZENRY TO FOLLOW.

IT IS ABOUT TIME!IF MAHAMA CONTINUES LIKE THIS, HE WILL GO FAR. THE NEXT ITEM ON THE AGENDA IS USE OF OFFICIAL CARS WHEN OFF DUTY. SET EXAMPLE FOR THE ORDINARY CITIZENRY TO FOLLOW.
from belgium 12 years ago

this is very good,just waiting for the next orders.much money can be safe through this.thank you mr president

this is very good,just waiting for the next orders.much money can be safe through this.thank you mr president
No Partiality 12 years ago

Thank you Mr. President. That is very Good. All Ministers, MPs, MCE/DCEs should pay their light bills. It remains their fuel and Maintenance of their vehicles. This would take some unnecessary burdens from the government and ...
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Thank you Mr. President. That is very Good. All Ministers, MPs, MCE/DCEs should pay their light bills. It remains their fuel and Maintenance of their vehicles. This would take some unnecessary burdens from the government and also make the Ministers feel what the poor people are feeling.
The Truth 12 years ago

Ministers and all Government Officials should pay water bills, electricity bills and rent. They should buy their own food and also the fuel for their vehicles. They should buy their own vehicles and maintain them. That would ...
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Ministers and all Government Officials should pay water bills, electricity bills and rent. They should buy their own food and also the fuel for their vehicles. They should buy their own vehicles and maintain them. That would put us all on the same playing ground.
akonfem mahama,booool 12 years ago

USELESS MAHAMA IS FAKE TO THE NATION,SHAME OH HIM,

USELESS MAHAMA IS FAKE TO THE NATION,SHAME OH HIM,
Dela 12 years ago

Addressing the wrong area

Addressing the wrong area
Proud Pepeman. 12 years ago

THIS IS A GOOD THING MR PRESIDENT. AFTER ALL PEOPLE VOLUNTEER TO BE MPS. ONCE THE GET IN THEY WANT US TO TAKE CARE OF THEIR EVERYTHING. LET US ALSO TACKLE THEIR FUEL ALLOWANCES. BUT DON'T FORGET THE CIVIL SERVICE OR SHOULD I ...
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THIS IS A GOOD THING MR PRESIDENT. AFTER ALL PEOPLE VOLUNTEER TO BE MPS. ONCE THE GET IN THEY WANT US TO TAKE CARE OF THEIR EVERYTHING. LET US ALSO TACKLE THEIR FUEL ALLOWANCES. BUT DON'T FORGET THE CIVIL SERVICE OR SHOULD I SAY FOR GHANA, THE EVIL SERVICE. ALL SENIOR OFFICIALS AT THE MINISTRY OF ROADS AND WORKS AND HOUSING HAVE THEIR OWN COMPANIES AND GIVE THE BEST JOBS TO THEM.
KWESI 12 years ago

HELLO ARE YOU HAVING HEADACHES AND SLEEPLESS NIGHT ON HOW TO FEEL YOUR USA VISA APPOINTMENT FORMS AND GET YOUR VISA? IF UR ANSWER IS YES THEN CONTACT US BECAUSE WE ARE THE EXPERTS IN DOING THAT. WE CAN ALSO HELP U GET OTHER D ...
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HELLO ARE YOU HAVING HEADACHES AND SLEEPLESS NIGHT ON HOW TO FEEL YOUR USA VISA APPOINTMENT FORMS AND GET YOUR VISA? IF UR ANSWER IS YES THEN CONTACT US BECAUSE WE ARE THE EXPERTS IN DOING THAT. WE CAN ALSO HELP U GET OTHER DOCUMENTS NEEDED TO MAKE YOUR APPLICATION SUCCESSFUL. WE HAVE HELPED MANY PEOPLE GET THEIR VISAS MANY TIMES THIS YEAR.MAYBE ITS YOUR TURN.CALL US NOW. THANKS
Efo Mensah 12 years ago

This is laudable but the next to be considered is these security personnel, the Police and the Military Barracks. I think the Barracks should be provided with compound lights to be part of street light levy. But in individual ...
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This is laudable but the next to be considered is these security personnel, the Police and the Military Barracks. I think the Barracks should be provided with compound lights to be part of street light levy. But in individual apartment, the personnel who are occupants of these apartment should be paying for whatever power they consumed. This has become necessary because, these security personnel have taken advantage of the current non-tariff payment to misuse the power at the various Barracks. Some, the wives use it to power heavy deep freezers for selling drinks and iced waters. Some have air- conditioners in their rooms which they use 24 hours a day. Look at the salary levels of these personnel, they are the highest paid workers in the Government payroll. Compare their salaries to that of civil servants, but civil servants are those who have been burdened to pay for all these wastage.
The most annoying aspect is, these police officers are still on the roads and their main duty is to be extorting money from divers.
It is unfair to keep practicing injustices in this country. The civil servants are also human beings and should be treated as such. I beg to say this one on politics. Thank you
JACOB YAO ABALI 12 years ago

The prisident is right, they need to pay all those things are some of the thing we need to talk about.They used everything free too much,that is making the economic difficult. So it should be emplemented.

The prisident is right, they need to pay all those things are some of the thing we need to talk about.They used everything free too much,that is making the economic difficult. So it should be emplemented.
KWAME 12 years ago

The president has talked but it will be left on the shelves of rhetorics. Will anybody ensure to the letter that this instruction is carried out? There is not equity in our system at all. Many of us will be pushed to the bac ...
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The president has talked but it will be left on the shelves of rhetorics. Will anybody ensure to the letter that this instruction is carried out? There is not equity in our system at all. Many of us will be pushed to the background because we tend to limit ourselves issues which directly affect us. In that case nobody will not be ready to assist on any matter which does not affect him/her directly. When you fight for a cause and it is successful, the benefits goes to all. It is important that we all join and fight for a cause which good spreads across.
It is just enough for the president to give an order and go to sleep. If he believes in something he should go the full length and ensure his orders see the light of day.
The next time this issue comes up for discussion, let one say it was this president who rectified the situation.
Hmm... 12 years ago

I hope this will be done in good faith without high rate of corruption? I think also this will bring to book those who are on corruption payroll. Peace be with Ghana and may God Almighty give us our daily bread.

I hope this will be done in good faith without high rate of corruption? I think also this will bring to book those who are on corruption payroll. Peace be with Ghana and may God Almighty give us our daily bread.
There Is 12 years ago

Is about the time and same must be applied to ministers and government officials uses coupons or checks to buy petrol, to stop the practise of government officials enjoyed state cars even on weekends, only if there are assign ...
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Is about the time and same must be applied to ministers and government officials uses coupons or checks to buy petrol, to stop the practise of government officials enjoyed state cars even on weekends, only if there are assigned to state duties.
Please, is every important to restrict and enforce some policies by the government, yes, it's time to move on Ghana
Alex 12 years ago

The damage has already been done

The damage has already been done
DANTE 12 years ago

NO WONDER THAT GHANA IS ALWAYS RUN ON DEFICIT BUDGETS.

THESE FREEBIES TO TOP POLITICIANS AND OTHER PUBLIC OFFICERS MUST STOP FOR GOODNESS SAKE.

FREEBIES TO TOP PUBLIC OFFICERS ARE SOME OF THE MANY COLONIAL LEGACIES IMP ...
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NO WONDER THAT GHANA IS ALWAYS RUN ON DEFICIT BUDGETS.

THESE FREEBIES TO TOP POLITICIANS AND OTHER PUBLIC OFFICERS MUST STOP FOR GOODNESS SAKE.

FREEBIES TO TOP PUBLIC OFFICERS ARE SOME OF THE MANY COLONIAL LEGACIES IMPOSED ON GHANA TO ENSURE GHANA'S PERPETUAL DEPENDENCE ON OUR COLONIAL MASTERS AND OTHER WESTERN NATIONS FOR AVOIDABLE BUDGERTARY SUPPORT AND DEVELOPMENT AID IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY.

I DON'T KNOW WHEN THE BLACK MAN WILL EVER SIT DOWN AND THINK TO BRING ABOUT SUSTAINABLE INDEPENDENCE ON THE WEST.

TWERPISH "LEADERS" OF GHANA AND INDEED AFRICA.
kb 12 years ago

Too much of everything is bad,our colonial imperial masters impliment the free bungalows,electricity,water,transport,etc for their official.In U.K.and U .S.A there's nothing free like that.Is tith your belt time,do get Presid ...
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Too much of everything is bad,our colonial imperial masters impliment the free bungalows,electricity,water,transport,etc for their official.In U.K.and U .S.A there's nothing free like that.Is tith your belt time,do get President Manama.It's we end,free gas for minister,house allowance cut all from our system any who has been western world would agree with me.

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