Utility tariffs: TUC-led strike planned for Nov. 18

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cha 12 years ago

Mahama is a failed president and Ghanaians must wake up now

Mahama is a failed president and Ghanaians must wake up now
OLD SOLDIER 12 years ago

Author:...OBAA YAA...

OOO FATHER FORGIVE HIM FOR HE KNOWS NOT WHAT HE IS DOING.
A hallmark of any incompetency is an excuse, which by the way is a trademark for Mahama’s Administration an extension Mill’s inability to ...
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Author:...OBAA YAA...

OOO FATHER FORGIVE HIM FOR HE KNOWS NOT WHAT HE IS DOING.
A hallmark of any incompetency is an excuse, which by the way is a trademark for Mahama’s Administration an extension Mill’s inability to perform until his untimely death. Here we go again, putting the plight of suffering Ghanaians into different motions. How long can we wait until you move to your fourth gear?
Oba Nyansani Baako Pe In Ghana! 12 years ago

If God has not chosen you to be a king and you force yourself in any means to rule that is how things will be. I have said this several times that Ghanaians did not vote for NDC in 2012 elections but Kwadwo Afari Gyan and Atu ...
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If God has not chosen you to be a king and you force yourself in any means to rule that is how things will be. I have said this several times that Ghanaians did not vote for NDC in 2012 elections but Kwadwo Afari Gyan and Atuguba the opepeni Judge, these two criminals in Ghana have changed the Ghanaians destiny and God will punish Mahama's government very well. This is just the beginning. "Aye huu huu hu!
kwasi 12 years ago

GHANA PEOPLE CANT AFFORD ILLEGAL ,IMMORAL AND UNLAWFUL RATE HIKES OF 69% YOU MUST REPPEL THIS RATE HIKES OR STEP DOWN OTHERWISE YOU WILL FACE THE PEOPLE OF GHANA WE ARE MAD AS HELL AND WE WONT TAKE IT ANYMORE

GHANA PEOPLE CANT AFFORD ILLEGAL ,IMMORAL AND UNLAWFUL RATE HIKES OF 69% YOU MUST REPPEL THIS RATE HIKES OR STEP DOWN OTHERWISE YOU WILL FACE THE PEOPLE OF GHANA WE ARE MAD AS HELL AND WE WONT TAKE IT ANYMORE
Peter Tosh 12 years ago

Labour Unions should start the Ghana revolution that will topple this government since military coup is not an option.

Labour Unions should start the Ghana revolution that will topple this government since military coup is not an option.
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Modibo Keita 12 years ago

Do not make this strike a seven day wonder, this is cos this govt is insensitive to the plight of ghanaian.Let the govt know that we are now wide awake and that we no go sit down make they cheat us everyday.

Do not make this strike a seven day wonder, this is cos this govt is insensitive to the plight of ghanaian.Let the govt know that we are now wide awake and that we no go sit down make they cheat us everyday.
EFO KOKU 12 years ago

On Nov. 17th the TUC boss will collect his bribe and come back to announce that there's a new negotiation going on between govt. & the union. Mark my words.

On Nov. 17th the TUC boss will collect his bribe and come back to announce that there's a new negotiation going on between govt. & the union. Mark my words.
jb tamale 12 years ago

I THINK THIS IS UNFORTUNATE HEARING FROM THIS PRO NPP MEMBERS CALL STRIKE HOLABOLON THEY HAVE JUST FORGOT THAT NPP HAS COST GHANA MORE HARM THAN GOOD FOR SENDING THE PRESIDENT OF GHANA TO SPC AND IT COST 2 BILL GH,

I THINK THIS IS UNFORTUNATE HEARING FROM THIS PRO NPP MEMBERS CALL STRIKE HOLABOLON THEY HAVE JUST FORGOT THAT NPP HAS COST GHANA MORE HARM THAN GOOD FOR SENDING THE PRESIDENT OF GHANA TO SPC AND IT COST 2 BILL GH,

Obenfo 12 years ago

The destruction of Ghana doesn't affect one person. There is a limit to everything, and so these rampant demonstrations may bring something very unexpected to Ghana, and Ghanaians may pay a very high price to fix.

The destruction of Ghana doesn't affect one person. There is a limit to everything, and so these rampant demonstrations may bring something very unexpected to Ghana, and Ghanaians may pay a very high price to fix.
YUSSIF tamale 12 years ago

OH INFARCT THIS SABOTAGE IS TOO MUCH SO GHANIANS ARE BEGINNING TO LOSS TRUST THE SO CALL TUC
I THINK THIS IS UNFORTUNATE HEARING FROM THIS PRO NPP MEMBERS CALL STRIKE HOLABOLON THEY HAVE JUST FORGOT THAT NPP HAS COST GHANA ...
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OH INFARCT THIS SABOTAGE IS TOO MUCH SO GHANIANS ARE BEGINNING TO LOSS TRUST THE SO CALL TUC
I THINK THIS IS UNFORTUNATE HEARING FROM THIS PRO NPP MEMBERS CALL STRIKE HOLABOLON THEY HAVE JUST FORGOT THAT NPP HAS COST GHANA MORE HARM THAN GOOD FOR SENDING THE PRESIDENT OF GHANA TO SPC AND IT COST 2 BILL GH,
Me do ba 12 years ago

Hypocrisy at its best, I tell u only few people will strike. Mr Asamoa and sons. posterity will judge u all

Hypocrisy at its best, I tell u only few people will strike. Mr Asamoa and sons. posterity will judge u all
kwasi 12 years ago

MAHAMA REPPEL THE ILLEGAL ANF IMORAL RATE HIKES OR FACE MANY PEOPLE IN GHANA THAT WILL TAKE TO THE STREETS IN PROTEST.
WE ARE MAD AND WE WONT TAKE IT ANYMORE
ARE YOU LISTENING MR MAHAMA

MAHAMA REPPEL THE ILLEGAL ANF IMORAL RATE HIKES OR FACE MANY PEOPLE IN GHANA THAT WILL TAKE TO THE STREETS IN PROTEST.
WE ARE MAD AND WE WONT TAKE IT ANYMORE
ARE YOU LISTENING MR MAHAMA
Abrekyie ba UK 12 years ago

Ndc please carry your load and stop blaming npp,ndc's can fool Ghanaians for short possible time but not all the time,ndc should slash 1/3 of ministers pay and take 2 of it to supplement the so call utility tarrif.

Ndc please carry your load and stop blaming npp,ndc's can fool Ghanaians for short possible time but not all the time,ndc should slash 1/3 of ministers pay and take 2 of it to supplement the so call utility tarrif.
YAW 12 years ago

U ARE RIGHT

U ARE RIGHT
DODOWA 12 years ago

This is the time for Mensah Nunoo to come out and tell the TUC and entire workers to pick their passports and leave the country. If he is a man with some iota of spine Mensah Nunoo should reiterate his call on those who can� ...
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This is the time for Mensah Nunoo to come out and tell the TUC and entire workers to pick their passports and leave the country. If he is a man with some iota of spine Mensah Nunoo should reiterate his call on those who can’t bear the heat leave leave the kitchen. If Mensah Nunoo really has balls he should taunt the TUC and all the workers who embark on the impending strike. I dare the oaf to say something insensitive and stupid again.
kojo 12 years ago

We are paying for the free laptops. Our politians are insensitive

We are paying for the free laptops. Our politians are insensitive
Kaakyire nua 12 years ago

After all ministers are ordinary Ghanaians like us why do they enjoy 72m choppable GHS a month,and labourers who clean the city takes 1m GHS a month this is kangaroo country,

After all ministers are ordinary Ghanaians like us why do they enjoy 72m choppable GHS a month,and labourers who clean the city takes 1m GHS a month this is kangaroo country,
Lawya Kris 12 years ago

The PURC has set a 'bad' fire ablaze... How could they side with the utility services to put the whole nation on a time bomb? The tarrif hikes are just abnormal... Buying prepaid electricity credit almost every week is no jok ...
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The PURC has set a 'bad' fire ablaze... How could they side with the utility services to put the whole nation on a time bomb? The tarrif hikes are just abnormal... Buying prepaid electricity credit almost every week is no joke... Aaaba!!!

Papa Yaws 12 years ago

How

How
Woman's wisdom 12 years ago

If you force yourself to be president of a nation when in actual fact you don't qualify like jon foolish Mahama did, no one will ever respect you. And that is exactly what is happening to the foolish jon Mahama. Just tell me ...
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If you force yourself to be president of a nation when in actual fact you don't qualify like jon foolish Mahama did, no one will ever respect you. And that is exactly what is happening to the foolish jon Mahama. Just tell me how many regard the stupid jon mahama as president. None. It is only the fools he bribed or the brain-dead ones in the country. Now we are made to pay for the Woyome's theivery, Gyeeda's stupidity, Sada nonsensical, Isofoton and Watervill foolery by the NDC fools.
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.
peace 12 years ago

u are nothing but pepeni can u see read to know what going on I ghana

u are nothing but pepeni can u see read to know what going on I ghana
Elolo Asa-Eck 12 years ago

I AM SO EXCITED THE GOVERNMENT WILL BE HELD TO ACCOUNT BY LABOUR... AT LEAST FOR ONCE IN GHANA'S LIFE TIME AND ESPECIALLY IN OURS, NOBODY CAN SAY THAT LABOUR IS GOING ON STRIKE WITHOUT ANY PROPER CAUSE.

STRIKE TILL THE ENE ...
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I AM SO EXCITED THE GOVERNMENT WILL BE HELD TO ACCOUNT BY LABOUR... AT LEAST FOR ONCE IN GHANA'S LIFE TIME AND ESPECIALLY IN OURS, NOBODY CAN SAY THAT LABOUR IS GOING ON STRIKE WITHOUT ANY PROPER CAUSE.

STRIKE TILL THE ENERGY BILLS AND WATER ARE REDUCED TO A 3RD OF WHAT THEY INCREASED THEM TO. HALLELUJAH !!!
aponkye kokoo 12 years ago

If of course ndc accepts that npp is instigating strike action nation wide then I am trying to believe that the election results from polling stations to supreme court was a stolen verdict,why am I saying this,if it is true ...
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If of course ndc accepts that npp is instigating strike action nation wide then I am trying to believe that the election results from polling stations to supreme court was a stolen verdict,why am I saying this,if it is true that Ghanaians voted for ndc how come that the party that was voted out be able to instigate against their wish nation wide,not particular group of people but pandemic strikes,that started from appointments from president office, some landlords,nurses,doctors,teachers,students,taxi & trotro drivers,even now farmers are thinking of strike, school children in Ghana south are thinking of strike because they taught national cake regarding to free education needs to be shared equal with brothers in northern Ghana, can someone like Nunoo Mensah convince me that all these are the work of npp.if so why do ndc says they won the election one touch.judge for yourself all readers.
Sunkwa 12 years ago

For Ghana to be cool, there must be a real revolution in Ghana to wipe off all the corrupt ones

For Ghana to be cool, there must be a real revolution in Ghana to wipe off all the corrupt ones
OWEN, NEW YORK 12 years ago

The tariffs is very good for Ghanaians and fuel will also go up soon. You can vote for a party and expect manna from the party this short term. Give Mahama 5yrs. You haven't seen anything yet.. By the time he change the gear ...
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The tariffs is very good for Ghanaians and fuel will also go up soon. You can vote for a party and expect manna from the party this short term. Give Mahama 5yrs. You haven't seen anything yet.. By the time he change the gear to the 5th gear half of the population is gone to their graves.Ghanaians deserve it. Next time you will vote wise.
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ASIEDU NKETIA 12 years ago

FOOLS VOTED FOR NDC. THEY SHOULD JUST KEEP QUIET AND SUFFER FOR THEIR FOOLISHNESS

FOOLS VOTED FOR NDC. THEY SHOULD JUST KEEP QUIET AND SUFFER FOR THEIR FOOLISHNESS
OWEN, NEW YORK 12 years ago

Never seen any thing yet, next time you will know a good government and a bad, , propaganda government. 2016 is not a short journey , thank God for punishing Ghanaians especially the poor villagers who go crazy when they see ...
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Never seen any thing yet, next time you will know a good government and a bad, , propaganda government. 2016 is not a short journey , thank God for punishing Ghanaians especially the poor villagers who go crazy when they see the umbrella of the looters N.D C. By the time we get to 2015 half of Ghana's population will be in their graves.

olu 12 years ago

Count me out of NPP madness.

Count me out of NPP madness.
AKASI MARTHA NZEMA 12 years ago

THE MP'S ARE TURN INTO BUSINESS MEN AND THEY PAY NO TAXES, CO-OPERATIONS DONGING TAXES, TAXE REVENUES ARE POCKING THE MONEY, MAHAMA YOU ARE IN TROUBLE. BE STRONG ON THESE MEN AND WOMEN TO CHANGE THEIR ATTITUDE FOR BETTER GHAN ...
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THE MP'S ARE TURN INTO BUSINESS MEN AND THEY PAY NO TAXES, CO-OPERATIONS DONGING TAXES, TAXE REVENUES ARE POCKING THE MONEY, MAHAMA YOU ARE IN TROUBLE. BE STRONG ON THESE MEN AND WOMEN TO CHANGE THEIR ATTITUDE FOR BETTER GHANA.
ASIEDU NKETIA 12 years ago

I SUPPORT THE STRIKE ACTION AGAINST THE LOOT AND SHARE GOVERNMENT. GENERAL NUNOO THE IDIOT CAN LEAVE THE COUNTRY IF THE STRIKE ACTION IS TOO MUCH FORM HIM TO HANDLE.I GUESS HE HAS A DIPLOMATIC PASSPORT.

I SUPPORT THE STRIKE ACTION AGAINST THE LOOT AND SHARE GOVERNMENT. GENERAL NUNOO THE IDIOT CAN LEAVE THE COUNTRY IF THE STRIKE ACTION IS TOO MUCH FORM HIM TO HANDLE.I GUESS HE HAS A DIPLOMATIC PASSPORT.
Sansan 12 years ago

Tariffs everywhere in the world is high, here in America where most utility companies are in the hands of privite individuels bils are quite astronomical, so if u think u can't bare with the current increament, please for G ...
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Tariffs everywhere in the world is high, here in America where most utility companies are in the hands of privite individuels bils are quite astronomical, so if u think u can't bare with the current increament, please for Gods-sake join me.
Addai kofi - ksi 12 years ago

FRUSTRATED PARTY NPP. JIMMI FOO PARTY

FRUSTRATED PARTY NPP. JIMMI FOO PARTY
Ali 12 years ago

Who ever says NPP is behind this the person is afull and stupid

Who ever says NPP is behind this the person is afull and stupid
yamo 12 years ago

Labor Unions, go for it,do your thing. This kind of peaceful action makes democracy strong. As far as the rates, everyone knows prices go up, but, it needs to be done at a sensible rate, in increments that can be adsorbed in ...
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Labor Unions, go for it,do your thing. This kind of peaceful action makes democracy strong. As far as the rates, everyone knows prices go up, but, it needs to be done at a sensible rate, in increments that can be adsorbed into the economy. Talk about rates, why, was this months water bill, water used in September, charged at the new rate? Talk about being screwed and not feeling relieved.
adarkwah daniel. 12 years ago

Nov 18 is too far.we want it now.

Nov 18 is too far.we want it now.
Kirsty 12 years ago

No strik

No strik
Fataw 12 years ago

The govt must ensure workers who absent themselves are not paid.The TUC etc can strike for years

The govt must ensure workers who absent themselves are not paid.The TUC etc can strike for years
doenstmatter 12 years ago

Please TUC. Just dont do cheap talks and go full out for the strike. Government will see who i in charge. Its the people and nit the politicians of this dear nation

Please TUC. Just dont do cheap talks and go full out for the strike. Government will see who i in charge. Its the people and nit the politicians of this dear nation
Baaba 12 years ago

Why wait for such a long time? These union folks are useless. The strike will amount to nothing and their leaders will all be bribed.

Why wait for such a long time? These union folks are useless. The strike will amount to nothing and their leaders will all be bribed.
KWAME 12 years ago

Government should be told in the face that any increase in utilities worsens the condition of Ghanaian employees.The current increase should be noted that disposable income of employees will reduce by the increase in the util ...
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Government should be told in the face that any increase in utilities worsens the condition of Ghanaian employees.The current increase should be noted that disposable income of employees will reduce by the increase in the utilities.
The increase in the utilities will trigger increase in the prices of goods and services prod3uced in the economy. The cumulative increase in the goods and services including the utilities is likely to worsen the general condition of those on fixed income. Those of us in the formal sector are always on the receiving end when the price of petroleum and utilities are increased.
The government will give increase in wages and salaries with the left hand and take more than it has given with the right.
Labour cannot fail its members and it is imperative for all employees in the formal sector give their full backing to the labour organisation to seek better working condition for its members this time at least.
It is true the self employed will always pass on their cost to patrons of their goods and services, they must also be concerned in this struggle.
It is a fact that when disposable income reduces, those in the private sector will be affected also.Their turnover will be affected negatively so they need to support the formal sector in this struggle.
ja 12 years ago

don't worry. in an economy where productivity is low that even toothpicks have to be imported industrial strikes even on a national scale have very little or no impact. a dead goat has no fear of the knife.

don't worry. in an economy where productivity is low that even toothpicks have to be imported industrial strikes even on a national scale have very little or no impact. a dead goat has no fear of the knife.
DAN 12 years ago

TUC WHAT IS YOUR PROPOSAL

TUC WHAT IS YOUR PROPOSAL
Kambasi 12 years ago

THIS IS HIGHLY INHUMAN OF MAHAMA AND UNBEARABLE TO THE ORDINARY GHANAIAN - lets all comply if it will only safe our only begotten Nation

THIS IS HIGHLY INHUMAN OF MAHAMA AND UNBEARABLE TO THE ORDINARY GHANAIAN - lets all comply if it will only safe our only begotten Nation
Ekuma 12 years ago

Nov 18 is too far. Change the date to Nov 7 . Nonsense. Go on strike till Ghana gets stroke. Fools. What about those of us who are unemployed with better certificates.

Resign from ur work and see if those vacancies canno ...
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Nov 18 is too far. Change the date to Nov 7 . Nonsense. Go on strike till Ghana gets stroke. Fools. What about those of us who are unemployed with better certificates.

Resign from ur work and see if those vacancies cannot be filled with better graduates and computer literate ? Nonsense

i know most of the government staff. They are not exceptional. We know better than them and can work better than them, but we are still unemployed.

If u can sacrifice, u can gerrrout. Nonsense
Mavis Dery 12 years ago

Hei! guys, you ain't seen nothing yet. This is just the beginning. Next time you think before you vote.

Hei! guys, you ain't seen nothing yet. This is just the beginning. Next time you think before you vote.

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