It is foolish to give money to AMA - former GIMPA Rector

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Zoobie-Zoobie 12 years ago

the same coin

the same coin
SGT ANANI FIADZOE 12 years ago

Dramani Mahama just give that money and go round and collect the money and
share it among his thievery and arm robber NDC organisation for their own selfish interest.

Mahama is a crook and Asiedu-Nketia
is the most chief ...
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Dramani Mahama just give that money and go round and collect the money and
share it among his thievery and arm robber NDC organisation for their own selfish interest.

Mahama is a crook and Asiedu-Nketia
is the most chief arm robber in our
country.
OLD SOLDIER 12 years ago

Author:...KK

...This is proper Create, Loot and Share.
Your tax money. My tax money. And when they finish sharing they ask you for more tax. The roads are not fixed, the water doesn't flow. The power goes on and off. Whil ...
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Author:...KK

...This is proper Create, Loot and Share.
Your tax money. My tax money. And when they finish sharing they ask you for more tax. The roads are not fixed, the water doesn't flow. The power goes on and off. While the looting brigade continues to share the booty. And the POOR supporters keep cheering them up. While they are fed each day with Promises, Upon Promises, upon Promises. Oh my Brothers and Sisters, When will you become Wise and Vote these Thieves out of Power. Cant you see this Country Dying? Even Nunoo Mensah has Seen the country dying. God help Ghana !!!
NII TEIKO ABOBONUA 12 years ago

You have said it right.There should be PROPER ACCOUTING also

You have said it right.There should be PROPER ACCOUTING also
Tijani 12 years ago

prof I agreed with you, people should pay property rate, however, the 1000 cedi you have quoted is rather too much, probable 500 cedi per annum. also, bear in mind that increasing property rate at that much would increased co ...
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prof I agreed with you, people should pay property rate, however, the 1000 cedi you have quoted is rather too much, probable 500 cedi per annum. also, bear in mind that increasing property rate at that much would increased cost of living and the poor will be the ones to suffer the effects.
NANA 12 years ago

My parents can't even pay GH¢1 to this useless AMA,what sort of services are they providing to our neighbourhood.The Prof should tell us the sort of services people enjoy in places where so much is paid for property rate.

My parents can't even pay GH¢1 to this useless AMA,what sort of services are they providing to our neighbourhood.The Prof should tell us the sort of services people enjoy in places where so much is paid for property rate.
soo 12 years ago

Nana,
If you had mentioned the name of your neighbourhood, anybody could have no doubt pointed out a lot of benefits in your neighbourhood.There is no neighbourhood in Ghana that does not enjoy AMA benefits. Even Sodom and G ...
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Nana,
If you had mentioned the name of your neighbourhood, anybody could have no doubt pointed out a lot of benefits in your neighbourhood.There is no neighbourhood in Ghana that does not enjoy AMA benefits. Even Sodom and Gomorrah does,, except that the squatters there make the area condusive to their motives. Maybe you shouold ask what you are doing to uphold the benefits installed in your area.
Kofi Miawo De 12 years ago

Prof,
I have a house at New Achimota. The is no water, erratic electricity, terrible dirt roads, when it rains, flods rush into my home, gabbage pick ups non existent. Why then should I pay 1000 cedis to AMA, and for what?

Prof,
I have a house at New Achimota. The is no water, erratic electricity, terrible dirt roads, when it rains, flods rush into my home, gabbage pick ups non existent. Why then should I pay 1000 cedis to AMA, and for what?
martin 12 years ago

the professoris right , but i dont think paying 1000 cedis as property rate is the answer , over how many years is the 1000 going to cver , is it another form of rent or what, and by the way wht do they even use the monies co ...
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the professoris right , but i dont think paying 1000 cedis as property rate is the answer , over how many years is the 1000 going to cver , is it another form of rent or what, and by the way wht do they even use the monies collected for, ..... payment of judgment debts i supose ..hell no
Kobina, Apam 12 years ago

I perfectly agree with the good old prof. GHC1,000. About GHC84 a month for plush is a drop in the ocean for properties located in the high end residential areas. I think Ghana can generate enough revenue internally instead o ...
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I perfectly agree with the good old prof. GHC1,000. About GHC84 a month for plush is a drop in the ocean for properties located in the high end residential areas. I think Ghana can generate enough revenue internally instead of going on a borrowing spree all around the world.

Tamrock DP 1500i 12 years ago

The professor is right, The houses need to be evaluated. Considering the house location and some other factors.
I don't see the values in the two former presidents in Ghana engulf so much in opposing each other instead of he ...
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The professor is right, The houses need to be evaluated. Considering the house location and some other factors.
I don't see the values in the two former presidents in Ghana engulf so much in opposing each other instead of helping the government to overcome Ghana's predicaments. The professor will be appointed accountable for the issue he has raised then shall we see no corruption.
Terry 12 years ago

I agree withe proposal. If ghana is to progress in infrastructure building in residential areas and local public schools and fire service provision this is the way. How ever how do you urge people to pay when there is no road ...
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I agree withe proposal. If ghana is to progress in infrastructure building in residential areas and local public schools and fire service provision this is the way. How ever how do you urge people to pay when there is no road to their homes, no gutters, or uncleared gutters. No street lights. There must be evidence of activity before collection. Good idea but the foundation must be laid.
Speedy Gonzalez 12 years ago

I agree with Prof.Adei on the increase of property rate but i disagree with his choice of words.As a respected learned man i expected leadership and convincing language from him.This man would not use the same language under ...
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I agree with Prof.Adei on the increase of property rate but i disagree with his choice of words.As a respected learned man i expected leadership and convincing language from him.This man would not use the same language under former president Kuffuor's government.
Isaac Amanor,USA 12 years ago

Taxes and property rate shd be based on the value of the specific property including plots of land.I live in Greensboro,USA and one has to plan how to be paying taxes on a plot of land b4 buying it.In fact the cost determines ...
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Taxes and property rate shd be based on the value of the specific property including plots of land.I live in Greensboro,USA and one has to plan how to be paying taxes on a plot of land b4 buying it.In fact the cost determines the expected tax to be paying per year.The good thing is that they use the money so well ;good roads,beautiful lighting system,no light off for almost 4yrs now,taps running every day, covered gutters,no refuse on the streets ,Vehicles for every police officer with computers,snow clearing using salt and no dust cos every ground is green.Seriously ,if head porters ,taxi drivers and tro-tro drivers are paying dues/taxes daily or monthly then it is wickedness for the rich to be paying too low and be crying for good roads.In fact chiefs/land owners must also pay tax whenever they sell any piece of land ,and I propose 10% of the sale .Otumfuo ,please start this and instruct all yr sub-chiefs to start a special Kumasi development fund.
WAOOO 12 years ago

Special Kumasi development Fund to be managed by a special board .NB non-political.

Special Kumasi development Fund to be managed by a special board .NB non-political.
Speedy Gonzalez 12 years ago

It does not matter where in the world you reside,revenue collection is an important act.I was stressing on harsh words used in our media by our leaders.I believe American leaders weigh their words and are educated enough to a ...
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It does not matter where in the world you reside,revenue collection is an important act.I was stressing on harsh words used in our media by our leaders.I believe American leaders weigh their words and are educated enough to avoid the use abusive words in the media.I am talking about sending your message across comprehensively without any colorful word.If there must be property rate increase and the need for AMA to be weaned off financially from the central government,i am for it but harsh words,i personally say No,thanks.
Private Eye 12 years ago

It's become customary these days for people of your caliber to "dream" and "throw out" incoherent and "populist" policies to curry favor with the public, whenever you are invited to give public speeches. You have been teachin ...
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It's become customary these days for people of your caliber to "dream" and "throw out" incoherent and "populist" policies to curry favor with the public, whenever you are invited to give public speeches. You have been teaching Business Administration and didn't see the need for this proposal all these years? The keyword is "Management" of bublic assets, which should include enforcement mechanism etc. We have an institutional problem dating back to the Nkrumah administration. Most government ministers and the "elite" have not even been paying the existing 168 cedis on Government lands they dubiously acquired.
Ni-Akompi Ofadi Nsuro 12 years ago

I somehow agree with Prof. Stephen Adei.

But I will like the King to take over AMA, KMA, by Ashanti King and so on.

The Monicipal Councils belongs to the people.

I somehow agree with Prof. Stephen Adei.

But I will like the King to take over AMA, KMA, by Ashanti King and so on.

The Monicipal Councils belongs to the people.
soo 12 years ago

Afadi,

I am a Ga by tribe but I will say this.Perhaps the Ashanti king should take over the KMA but AMA being ran by the Ga king ???? Do you know that, for instance, Korle Gonno lands belong to the Korle Gonno people. They ...
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Afadi,

I am a Ga by tribe but I will say this.Perhaps the Ashanti king should take over the KMA but AMA being ran by the Ga king ???? Do you know that, for instance, Korle Gonno lands belong to the Korle Gonno people. They vested the lands in the chiefs as custodians, not as gifts. Now, do you know that for any plot of land sold in Korle Gonno, a part should go to the chiefs palace for upkeep of the chief, a part should go to the govt as taxes and a huge chunk should be for develoment projects in the area to benefit the people on whose behalf the land was sold ? presently, the chiefs spend all the monies on themselves and even sell the same land to more than one person ? Please , let the Ga king or Ga chiefs not run AMA. we will be doomed.
SETH AFOTEY ODAI 12 years ago

PROF. YOU'VE SAID IT. BUT TO TELL YOU THE TRUTH THE AMOUNT IS ON HIGH SIDE. THE GOVERNMENT CANNOT SUCK THE VERY LIFE BLOOD IN GHANAIANS. PEOPLE ARE STRIVING TO SURVIVE, KEEPING THEIR HEADS ABOVE WATERS. MAKING DAILY ENDS MEAT ...
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PROF. YOU'VE SAID IT. BUT TO TELL YOU THE TRUTH THE AMOUNT IS ON HIGH SIDE. THE GOVERNMENT CANNOT SUCK THE VERY LIFE BLOOD IN GHANAIANS. PEOPLE ARE STRIVING TO SURVIVE, KEEPING THEIR HEADS ABOVE WATERS. MAKING DAILY ENDS MEAT IS BY GOD'S GRACE. PLEASE THE GOVERNMENT MUST TAKE CARE.

alfred 12 years ago

such good materials staying away from politics

such good materials staying away from politics
sammy 12 years ago

PROF. you have made my point. I don't see why these AMA KMA etc should be given DACF. for what ? their salary are paid from central government. Look according to Auditor General report most funds are misapplied, misappropria ...
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PROF. you have made my point. I don't see why these AMA KMA etc should be given DACF. for what ? their salary are paid from central government. Look according to Auditor General report most funds are misapplied, misappropriated, embezzled.Those of us who had work with these institutions before support this idea of GOVT to cut the funding to the ASSEMBLIES.
Sappey-Agboh, Atsiame - Avenorpeme 12 years ago

A very many thanks to the Prof. Adei. He is spot on. How could you pay a meagre GNC 180 on a $600,000 property as property rate? I live in London, my monthly rent is £600 and I pay in addition a council tax or a property rat ...
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A very many thanks to the Prof. Adei. He is spot on. How could you pay a meagre GNC 180 on a $600,000 property as property rate? I live in London, my monthly rent is £600 and I pay in addition a council tax or a property rate of £150 every month. A conservative calculation would reveal that my council tax or property rate is about a quarter of my rent. Therefore, a property rate of $1,500 a year would not be considered prohibitive on a property worth $600,000 and over.
Our ghana 12 years ago

i do not think the good old Prof has elaborated this issue properly. if the infrastructure of the area is considered to be highly acceptable, then yes. But judging from the various communities, i would say majority are lackin ...
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i do not think the good old Prof has elaborated this issue properly. if the infrastructure of the area is considered to be highly acceptable, then yes. But judging from the various communities, i would say majority are lacking the required services to their properties. namely,Roads/drainage,water,electricity,fire service and area police station,periodic waste collection and many more.
K Nana 12 years ago

I DISAGREE, IS NOT THE AMOUNT OF PROPERTY RATE THAT MATTERS, WHAT MATTERS IS HOW AMA UTILIZES THE MONEY. SHOULD WE PAY THAT HUGE AMOUNT , FOR AMA TO USE OVER 50% AS SITTING ALLOWANCES ETC?AS A RETIRED CIVIL SERVANT WHOSE PENS ...
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I DISAGREE, IS NOT THE AMOUNT OF PROPERTY RATE THAT MATTERS, WHAT MATTERS IS HOW AMA UTILIZES THE MONEY. SHOULD WE PAY THAT HUGE AMOUNT , FOR AMA TO USE OVER 50% AS SITTING ALLOWANCES ETC?AS A RETIRED CIVIL SERVANT WHOSE PENSION PAY IS JUST A MEAGRE AMOUNT TO EVEN PAY 200GHC IS ON THE HIGHER SIDE. MIND YOU, NOT ANYBODY WHO LIVES IN EAST LEGON, WEST LEGON, ETC IS RICH.
Venku 12 years ago

It not the owner s of the property that made the area good is Gv so is thy pay So is good thy pay so Gv will go and build other areas roads

It not the owner s of the property that made the area good is Gv so is thy pay So is good thy pay so Gv will go and build other areas roads
asante mboa 12 years ago

I THINK THIS PROFESSOR IS ON THE VERGE OF LOSING HIS MIND. HOW MANY HOUSE OWNERS CAN CONVENIENTLY DOLE OUT 1000GHS ABOUT ($600)YEARLY?
SOMETHING CAN BE DONE ABOUT PROPERTY TAXES BUT NOT OF SUCH MAGNITUDE.

I THINK THIS PROFESSOR IS ON THE VERGE OF LOSING HIS MIND. HOW MANY HOUSE OWNERS CAN CONVENIENTLY DOLE OUT 1000GHS ABOUT ($600)YEARLY?
SOMETHING CAN BE DONE ABOUT PROPERTY TAXES BUT NOT OF SUCH MAGNITUDE.
mmrosa 12 years ago

WHAT DO YOU GAIN BY THESE INSULTS? U CALL YOURSELF ASANTE MBOA. WHO TOLD U ASANTE'S ARE ANIMALS?
YOU WILL REAP WHAT YOU ARE SOWING NOW.

WHAT DO YOU GAIN BY THESE INSULTS? U CALL YOURSELF ASANTE MBOA. WHO TOLD U ASANTE'S ARE ANIMALS?
YOU WILL REAP WHAT YOU ARE SOWING NOW.
Venku 12 years ago

Thy keep on maintain their roads living other areas wat their crime

Thy keep on maintain their roads living other areas wat their crime
Preacher 12 years ago

THIS IS WHAT WE NEED IN THE COUNTRY. YOU ARE AN EXPERT YOU CAN WRITE TO SUGGEST TO THE GOVERNMENT WHAT YOU THINK CAN HELP THE COUNTRY.YOU ARE PART OF THE POPULATION THAT ARE SUFFEERING RIGHT. YOUR CHILDREN TOO ARE COMING. SO ...
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THIS IS WHAT WE NEED IN THE COUNTRY. YOU ARE AN EXPERT YOU CAN WRITE TO SUGGEST TO THE GOVERNMENT WHAT YOU THINK CAN HELP THE COUNTRY.YOU ARE PART OF THE POPULATION THAT ARE SUFFEERING RIGHT. YOUR CHILDREN TOO ARE COMING. SO WHAT PREVENTS YOU FROM DOING THIS, RATHER WE ARE ALL GOING ABOUT CRITISING EACH AND BEEN AT THE PLACE WITHOUT MOVING FORWARD. IT IS GOING AGAINST ALL OF US.

Venku 12 years ago

Prof you too good,why is that everything in those area good and yet you can charge high ,good ,road water elec,

Prof you too good,why is that everything in those area good and yet you can charge high ,good ,road water elec,
NII NORTEY 12 years ago

Thank you Prof. Adei, you are singing my song. We need brains like you.

Thank you Prof. Adei, you are singing my song. We need brains like you.

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