Executive's 10% pay cut is not significant - Pratt

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• thompson 12 years ago

  it can help if those greedy NPP were able to sarifys a bit NDC would have add, now the any future govts will add to to 10%

  it can help if those greedy NPP were able to sarifys a bit NDC would have add, now the any future govts will add to to 10%

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• Ebei 12 years ago

  Author: Abanze Kofi
  Date: 2013-11-22 13:43:38
  Comment to: Mahama appointees break lose
  
  
  Were copies of the "CONDUCT OF A MINISTER" given to: Fiifi Kwortey , Kwaakye, Ablakwa, Ayariga, Murtala and Nii Lante? "That a mini ...
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  Author: Abanze Kofi
  Date: 2013-11-22 13:43:38
  Comment to: Mahama appointees break lose
  
  
  Were copies of the "CONDUCT OF A MINISTER" given to: Fiifi Kwortey , Kwaakye, Ablakwa, Ayariga, Murtala and Nii Lante? "That a minister or political appointee must “conduct himself/herself with dignity and refrain from engaging in acts of rudeness and disrespect, ensure his/her communication is courteous, take reasonable care to maintain the integrity and reputation of the ministerial office and be willing to give and accept constructive criticisms to and from his/her colleagues, and from the general public.” I DOUBT THAT THESE CROOKS HAVE COPIES. THEY WOULD HAVE BEEN BOOTED OUT FROM THE GOVERNMENT IF COPIES WERE SERVED THEM. Or they did not understand the code when they read and are being tutored? THAT MIGHT BE TRUE

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• william 12 years ago

  This is a token. Why do you think it should reduce them to poverty! if YOU WANT IT TO BE REMARKABLE GET YOUR FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES TO DO SAME!IF YOU WANT CUTS IN OTHER PRIVILEGES SAY SO AND TELL US HOW AND IN WHAT AREAS.

  This is a token. Why do you think it should reduce them to poverty! if YOU WANT IT TO BE REMARKABLE GET YOUR FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES TO DO SAME!IF YOU WANT CUTS IN OTHER PRIVILEGES SAY SO AND TELL US HOW AND IN WHAT AREAS.

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• insight to the bone 12 years ago

  ndc is trying to make us all foolishly believe that this is all about partisan politics but in reality its a feudal system of governance based on tribalism and ethnic affiliation . there is no partisan politics rather anti Ak ...
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  ndc is trying to make us all foolishly believe that this is all about partisan politics but in reality its a feudal system of governance based on tribalism and ethnic affiliation . there is no partisan politics rather anti Akan movements , north/ south and east/ west divisions . it is the truth and everyone first asks what tribe does someone belong to before they even consider the substance of what was said . yes we have gone back not decades but centuries . personally i do not care who rules as long as they endeavor to do some good and secure sustainable development and jobs for our people irrespective of tribe , ethnic pedigree , religion or social status but that being said i know its impossible due to hegemony and chauvinistic religious tribalism not forgetting the opportunism of the satellite groups like the Gas and krobos. no matter how good the plan i remain pessimistic and realize everything will fail in this climate of greed , selfishness and no direction . ITS ALL ABOUT TRIBAL POLITICS SO WATCH YOUR BACK

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• OLD SOLDIER 12 years ago

  Author: Gye Nyame...
  This is the way the administration flows, they are only apologizing because the 91 year old decided that she was not going to take it lying down, other wise they would have rolled over her and done the c ...
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  Author: Gye Nyame...
  This is the way the administration flows, they are only apologizing because the 91 year old decided that she was not going to take it lying down, other wise they would have rolled over her and done the change. Shame on Vanderpuije and the whole administration. You did it to Ohene Djan and now to this sweet old lady. Hurray to Theodosia for standing up and speaking up.
  Ghanaians should take a cue from this old lady and protest the evil, corruption, and hardships in the society. BRAVO Theodosia!!!!!!

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• sacragi-nyamaa 12 years ago

  you are 100% right, i wonder why Pratt would like to see the hounables pan handling to be satisfied with their salary cuts. Pratt what have you done for your country?

  you are 100% right, i wonder why Pratt would like to see the hounables pan handling to be satisfied with their salary cuts. Pratt what have you done for your country?

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• GHFUO, be serious & change ur thinkin 12 years ago

  WE CANT THINK. DAT IS THE PROBLEM

  WE CANT THINK. DAT IS THE PROBLEM

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• ME NSO ME WO BI KA 12 years ago

  YOU TALK TOO MUCH KWESI. WHAT CAN YOU DO YOURSELF? WILL YOU CUT YOUR PAY, INCREASE PAY FOR YOUR WORKERS OR WHAT? YOU CLAIMED YOU WOULD GO OUT TO DEMONSTRATE (ELETRICITY ISSUE). DID YOU GIVE YOUR WORKERS TIME OFF TO GO AS WELL ...
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  YOU TALK TOO MUCH KWESI. WHAT CAN YOU DO YOURSELF? WILL YOU CUT YOUR PAY, INCREASE PAY FOR YOUR WORKERS OR WHAT? YOU CLAIMED YOU WOULD GO OUT TO DEMONSTRATE (ELETRICITY ISSUE). DID YOU GIVE YOUR WORKERS TIME OFF TO GO AS WELL? WHAT ARE YOU AND YOUR TALKATIVE MATES ABLE TO DO? JUST TALK?

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• Simingue 12 years ago

  A journey of thousand miles begin with the first step, apart from the NDC government, no other in the annals of this country has ever done this. Memories are still fresh when the former Prez. Rawlings gave out $50,000 he rece ...
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  A journey of thousand miles begin with the first step, apart from the NDC government, no other in the annals of this country has ever done this. Memories are still fresh when the former Prez. Rawlings gave out $50,000 he received to set up university of development studies, congratulations, Mr Prez. and your ministers including my own cousin Mr.Felix Ofosu Kwakye

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• Ebei 12 years ago

  Too much partisanship is killing the country. This is true because most of the MPs we elect do not understand politics. It is my suggestion that, there should be a special mass education in the country on how to chose a befit ...
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  Too much partisanship is killing the country. This is true because most of the MPs we elect do not understand politics. It is my suggestion that, there should be a special mass education in the country on how to chose a befitting leader and a representative to guide the people in all elections. REMEDIAL CLASSES MUST also be organized for our MPs to understand politics. why they are there, how to serve the country better, and what the country expects from them as wll as needs from them. I belief this is one sure way to educate our MPs and to reduce too much partisanship in our parliament

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• Woman's wisdom 12 years ago

  And so should it be: Apart from NDC government, no other party has ever stolen Ghana's money by way of Gyeeda, Sada, Suba, Woyome, Isofoton, Waterville, etc. No party is made up of thieves and criminals but NDC so what is you ...
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  And so should it be: Apart from NDC government, no other party has ever stolen Ghana's money by way of Gyeeda, Sada, Suba, Woyome, Isofoton, Waterville, etc. No party is made up of thieves and criminals but NDC so what is your point? NDC is from Satan the devil. NDC is a thief. Jon mahama is a fool and he is surrounded by idiots so be it.

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• Joe Kojo 12 years ago

  Kwasi, the minster never said their aim was to make themsilves poor. their aim was to save the lives of women and children.
  
  There is nothing wrong if they still lead comfortable lives after the 10% sacrifice.

  Kwasi, the minster never said their aim was to make themsilves poor. their aim was to save the lives of women and children.
  
  There is nothing wrong if they still lead comfortable lives after the 10% sacrifice.

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• Obournana 12 years ago

  Good Joe Kojo for your wise counsel. This is what we need on this for a not unnecessary partisan comments.

  Good Joe Kojo for your wise counsel. This is what we need on this for a not unnecessary partisan comments.

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• ato, manchester 12 years ago

  Kwesi give 10% of ur wealth too to help. U dont even pay tax on ur earning as some are doggy u r criticizing without any input. Talking for nothing if all the mps would give 10% where will Ghana be right now

  Kwesi give 10% of ur wealth too to help. U dont even pay tax on ur earning as some are doggy u r criticizing without any input. Talking for nothing if all the mps would give 10% where will Ghana be right now

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• Obournana 12 years ago

  What, Pratt? Do you want the president of Ghana to be poor? Are you poor? Can Pratt tell us any president in the world who is poor. What has come over Ghanaian media? Why has politics destroyed our moral conscience these days ...
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  What, Pratt? Do you want the president of Ghana to be poor? Are you poor? Can Pratt tell us any president in the world who is poor. What has come over Ghanaian media? Why has politics destroyed our moral conscience these days? That 10% is enough to do something. If Pratt can give 10% of what he earn to an orphanage, it will not make him poor but he won't. Why is the NPP MPs crying not to do it? Wise up because we love you more than the certificate-less Kweku Baako who no classmates nor conscience but a stooge for NPP.

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• Atugabiig 12 years ago

  We don't need the president and his appointees to cut their salaries, all we ask for is a better Ghana.
  If the economy is well, who cares about the president's salary.
  The 10% cut does not better our lives. We voted for you ...
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  We don't need the president and his appointees to cut their salaries, all we ask for is a better Ghana.
  If the economy is well, who cares about the president's salary.
  The 10% cut does not better our lives. We voted for you to give us a better Ghana not cutting your salary.
  Hypocrisy at it;s highest, AND THEY CALL THEMSELVES CHRISTIANS.

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• Vuvuzela 12 years ago

  Leave the selfish stomach journalist Pratt. How about if the pay cut wasn't even envisaged?
  
  Pratt passes most of the time criticizing everyone and yet does nothing tangible to assist in the much needed development efforts ...
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  Leave the selfish stomach journalist Pratt. How about if the pay cut wasn't even envisaged?
  
  Pratt passes most of the time criticizing everyone and yet does nothing tangible to assist in the much needed development efforts. By now he should have been the one leading and anti-corruption "brigades" instead of condemning a commendable effort by Mahana.

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• KOBLA ZEGO 12 years ago

  KWESI PRATT MIGHT BE RIGHT BE I THINK IT IS SIGNIFICANT IN A WAY THAT THEY SHOW THE WAY FOR ONE TO MAKE A SACRIFICE FOR THE NATION.

  KWESI PRATT MIGHT BE RIGHT BE I THINK IT IS SIGNIFICANT IN A WAY THAT THEY SHOW THE WAY FOR ONE TO MAKE A SACRIFICE FOR THE NATION.

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• Dumega Prosper Jnr. 12 years ago

  We the tax payers pay for everything!!
  They do not pay for anything but always get fat allowances which are often better than the salaries!! The free petrol must be taken away so the wage bill can be reduced drastically!!

  We the tax payers pay for everything!!
  They do not pay for anything but always get fat allowances which are often better than the salaries!! The free petrol must be taken away so the wage bill can be reduced drastically!!

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• Joe Bee 12 years ago

  Kwasi, you are part of the problems in Ghana. Tell Ghanaians one sacrificial thing that you have done for this nation. Take 10% of your income every month for four years and see if it will not be enough to build a library in ...
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  Kwasi, you are part of the problems in Ghana. Tell Ghanaians one sacrificial thing that you have done for this nation. Take 10% of your income every month for four years and see if it will not be enough to build a library in your community.

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• MARCUS AMPADU 12 years ago

  It is quite interesting that none of the people who have commented on this highly unusual executive 10% pay cut - voluntarily agreed upon by the Prez, Veep, & his Ministers - has made mention of tithing.
  Giving a tithe goes ...
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  It is quite interesting that none of the people who have commented on this highly unusual executive 10% pay cut - voluntarily agreed upon by the Prez, Veep, & his Ministers - has made mention of tithing.
  Giving a tithe goes back to ancient times. To as far back as biblical times. From Genesis to Deutoronomy, ones comes across instances of tithes. What we should be concerned about is our President shouldn't make it a habit of using the Bible to make policy decisions.

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• SUHUM SAMAN 12 years ago

  All our ruling elites, including our paramount chiefs should take a 25% pay cut to develop the nation.

  All our ruling elites, including our paramount chiefs should take a 25% pay cut to develop the nation.

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• Bobo 12 years ago

  Kwesi, I like your arguments,but as for this one you hit below the belt. Can you imagine what will happen to Ghana if everybody thinks about sacrificing this way. Thumps up Mahama.

  Kwesi, I like your arguments,but as for this one you hit below the belt. Can you imagine what will happen to Ghana if everybody thinks about sacrificing this way. Thumps up Mahama.

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• Nii Akwei 12 years ago

  Ant way you slice it, 10% is a drop in the ocean. President of Malawi cut is 30%.

  Ant way you slice it, 10% is a drop in the ocean. President of Malawi cut is 30%.

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• HABLUTA SENYO 12 years ago

  THAT IDIOT PRATT IS AN ASS HOLE
  WHAT SACRIFICE HE MADE TO GHANA THAN
  BULLSHIT TALK.CAN SOME ONE TELL HIM TO GO HANG IF HE DO NOT LIKE PRESIDENT MAHAMA.

  THAT IDIOT PRATT IS AN ASS HOLE
  WHAT SACRIFICE HE MADE TO GHANA THAN
  BULLSHIT TALK.CAN SOME ONE TELL HIM TO GO HANG IF HE DO NOT LIKE PRESIDENT MAHAMA.

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• Dumega Prosper Jnr. 12 years ago

  Come down!!! People earning just GHC500 are making more sacrifices when he has a car which he fuels himself and drives to work! He has 3 children whose school fees he foots himself. But see the MPs or ministers who take home ...
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  Come down!!! People earning just GHC500 are making more sacrifices when he has a car which he fuels himself and drives to work! He has 3 children whose school fees he foots himself. But see the MPs or ministers who take home over GHC8000 and free bungalow and no water and electricity bills and on top they have fat allowances!! Then the car he drives he has a free petrol and if the 10 percent he takes off his fat emoluments is not up to even either electricity bill or water bill which the over tax burden people are paying, do you Habluta Senyo wish to say no one should analyse this and even ask they in fairness to pay even more than that??? This is not joke brother!! Too much corruption and wastage of the new oil resources!!!!!!!!

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• OKUKUSEKU 12 years ago

  Prosper, just because someone makes less than a minister does not necessarily mean he is sacrificing for the nation.I JUST DON'T BELIEVE PRATT BELONGS IN THIS CONVERSATION BEING THAT HE HAS BEEN EXPOSED TO BE A TRAITOR WHO SP ...
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  Prosper, just because someone makes less than a minister does not necessarily mean he is sacrificing for the nation.I JUST DON'T BELIEVE PRATT BELONGS IN THIS CONVERSATION BEING THAT HE HAS BEEN EXPOSED TO BE A TRAITOR WHO SPIED ON OUR COUNTRY FOR FOREIGN ENTITIES.

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• Rita 12 years ago

  Does Kwasi Pratt want the President and his appointees to be poor before he knows they have sacrificed enough. Let Mr. Pratt know that if the President is proor, that will have a reflection on the whole country.

  Does Kwasi Pratt want the President and his appointees to be poor before he knows they have sacrificed enough. Let Mr. Pratt know that if the President is proor, that will have a reflection on the whole country.

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• Voices in the USA 12 years ago

  So true Kwesi!

  So true Kwesi!

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• MY FUCKING PISTOL NEVER JAM 12 years ago

  PRATT BECAREFUL NDC WILL KICK YOUR ASS AND KOFI WAYO WILL KNOCK YOU DOWN. NDC IS TRYING TO FOOL THOSE EDUCATED DUMBS WITH 10% IDEA SO PRATT HIDE THE SECRET BEFORE KOFI WAYO EAT YOUR ASS UP.

  PRATT BECAREFUL NDC WILL KICK YOUR ASS AND KOFI WAYO WILL KNOCK YOU DOWN. NDC IS TRYING TO FOOL THOSE EDUCATED DUMBS WITH 10% IDEA SO PRATT HIDE THE SECRET BEFORE KOFI WAYO EAT YOUR ASS UP.

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• Onipaba 12 years ago

  i'm trying to understand Kwesi Pratt. At first I thought he was a knee jerk apologist of the NDC who despised anything that the NPP favoured.
  
  Grant it, I have only been studying him for just short of three years, but I am ...
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  i'm trying to understand Kwesi Pratt. At first I thought he was a knee jerk apologist of the NDC who despised anything that the NPP favoured.
  
  Grant it, I have only been studying him for just short of three years, but I am starting to see a more independent mind than i originally thought. He is not a thoughtless partisan. Grant it, i don't agree with many of the things he says, but the very fact that he seems to apply independent judgment to all sides is a welcome trait in a journalist.
  
  I think what he is getting at here is that the 10 percent reduction in executive salary is insignificant because, 1) as far as it is supposed to communicate a symbol of sacrifice it fails because it isn't much of a sacrifice. Any Ghanaian who is awake will know that the executive have their ways of making money. And ten percent of their formal salary is insignificant when compared against their actual earnings. 2) Also, the ten percent reduction is too small to make a meaningful difference in the deteriorating finances of the state. Ghana is in financial trouble people. And it needs a lot more than a symbolic gesture. But where we thirst for transformative policies, we are being fed symbols. To use a worn out African cliche, "can we eat symbols?"

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• James Kwao 12 years ago

  Ladies and gentlemen if these executives give all their salaries out it will not solve the problem. The importany thing is the idea behind it. Kwasi Pratt should come up with his idea. Too much criticism without alternative ...
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  Ladies and gentlemen if these executives give all their salaries out it will not solve the problem. The importany thing is the idea behind it. Kwasi Pratt should come up with his idea. Too much criticism without alternative ideas will not help us.

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• Onipaba 12 years ago

  This government should spend less time thinking up clever propaganda and more time coming up with clever solutions to our problems.
  
  To often, in the face of serious challenges, this government responds with propaganda rath ...
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  This government should spend less time thinking up clever propaganda and more time coming up with clever solutions to our problems.
  
  To often, in the face of serious challenges, this government responds with propaganda rather than policies that will actually address the problems. It seems that where we see growing poverty, failing institutions, (you know the list) they only see a bad image of their party. So they feed us with propaganda to keep up political support. But that is growing tired. You are the government. Please govern!!! And if you do not know, governance is not a communications exercise. You're actually supposed to mobilize us, as a people, along with our resources, to solve our collective problems and achieve our collective goals. Besides, the best propaganda is success in addressing our substantive police challenges. If they cannot do see this? of if they can see this but aren't clever enough to act on it, then my people, we need to be a bit smarter, and a bit more ambitious in 2016. Don't you agree?

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• STONER KOBYLYNTON 12 years ago

  Onipaba, the word mobilization does not resonate in the mind of these fools governing the country. Just yesterday an article titled 'Veep Woos Kuwait Investors' under Business section. That senseless of a person - Amissah-Ar ...
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  Onipaba, the word mobilization does not resonate in the mind of these fools governing the country. Just yesterday an article titled 'Veep Woos Kuwait Investors' under Business section. That senseless of a person - Amissah-Arthur went on to say that Bahrain Investors could come and use our huge track of land for food and raw materials production to feed local and foreign manufacturing concerns. He went on to say that Ghana boast of major rivers which the investors could use for irrigation purposes to enhance agriculture.
  
  With all other natural resources and what Amissah-Arthur boasted about at our grasp, what do we need again? Just agricultural implements to till the land and water pumping machines and pipelines for the irrigation puposes which any sensible government could provide. The remaining is manpower which we have it in abundance.
  
  Under the Leadership of late General Kutu Acheampong of blessed memory, a Commercial School Graduate, he was able to appoint meaningful individuals who mobilized the people and executed the Operation Feed Yourself Programme to a success. You cannot get such foresighted individuals any more than those who claimed to be holders of invaluable MSc's and PhD's who are using their paper qualifications to loot and do disservice to the nation.

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• Kwesi Daquah 12 years ago

  Will kwesi pratt give ten percent of his monthly income to charity?you need to learn to be greatful Ghanaians.

  Will kwesi pratt give ten percent of his monthly income to charity?you need to learn to be greatful Ghanaians.

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• James Pratt 12 years ago

  How much are you putting into the pot, Big Mouth, Pratt?

  How much are you putting into the pot, Big Mouth, Pratt?

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• OKUKUSEKU 12 years ago

  THIS GUY BELONGS IN JAIL FOR HIS ESPIONAGE ACTIVITIES ON BEHALF OF SOME FOREIGN COUNTRIES.HE IS WALKING AROUND FREE AND TALKING NONSENSE BECAUSE OUR OFFICIALS ARE SCARED TO BRING HIM UP ON TRAIL.

  THIS GUY BELONGS IN JAIL FOR HIS ESPIONAGE ACTIVITIES ON BEHALF OF SOME FOREIGN COUNTRIES.HE IS WALKING AROUND FREE AND TALKING NONSENSE BECAUSE OUR OFFICIALS ARE SCARED TO BRING HIM UP ON TRAIL.

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• AKASI MARTHA NZEMA 12 years ago

  EXECUTIVE'S 10% PAY CUT IS NOT SIGNIFICANT-PRATT; COMPLAINING WITHOUT SOLUTION IS THE NATION MAIN PROBLEMS. PRATT YOUR 2% AND MY 1% WILL ALSO HELP, LET US ALL BUILD THE COUNTRY TOGETHER. THE PRESURE IS TOO HUGE FOR THE PARLIA ...
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  EXECUTIVE'S 10% PAY CUT IS NOT SIGNIFICANT-PRATT; COMPLAINING WITHOUT SOLUTION IS THE NATION MAIN PROBLEMS. PRATT YOUR 2% AND MY 1% WILL ALSO HELP, LET US ALL BUILD THE COUNTRY TOGETHER. THE PRESURE IS TOO HUGE FOR THE PARLIAMENTERIAL'S ONLY..

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• Justman 12 years ago

  PRATT CAN NEVER UNDERSTAND THIS.THIS SET THE TONE FOR COMBATING CORRUPTION.EVEN IF THEY ARE LIVING AFFLUENT LIVES NOW, THEY WILL BE CONCERNED ABOUT HOW THE 10% IS USED.THEY WILL NURTURE THE CULTURE OF ENSURING PROPER USE OF P ...
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  PRATT CAN NEVER UNDERSTAND THIS.THIS SET THE TONE FOR COMBATING CORRUPTION.EVEN IF THEY ARE LIVING AFFLUENT LIVES NOW, THEY WILL BE CONCERNED ABOUT HOW THE 10% IS USED.THEY WILL NURTURE THE CULTURE OF ENSURING PROPER USE OF PUBLIC FUNDS.

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• Justman 12 years ago

  U CAN CRITICIZE BUT HAVE NO SOLUTION. THIS IS RARE WISDOM NOT COMMON ON THE SURFACE OF THE EARTH. THIS IS EQUAL TO WISDOM OF SOLOMON.MAHAMA NEED NOT BE LIKE DAVID TO FIGHT CORRUPTION WITH THE GUN BUT SOLOMON WISDOM WE NEED.

  U CAN CRITICIZE BUT HAVE NO SOLUTION. THIS IS RARE WISDOM NOT COMMON ON THE SURFACE OF THE EARTH. THIS IS EQUAL TO WISDOM OF SOLOMON.MAHAMA NEED NOT BE LIKE DAVID TO FIGHT CORRUPTION WITH THE GUN BUT SOLOMON WISDOM WE NEED.

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• Analyst 12 years ago

  A poor executive as Mr Kwesi Pratt thinks will be not be effective. The privileges given public officials are meant to help them do their work effectively. 10% cut in salary is therefore very significant.

  A poor executive as Mr Kwesi Pratt thinks will be not be effective. The privileges given public officials are meant to help them do their work effectively. 10% cut in salary is therefore very significant.

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• MUMU 12 years ago

  KWESI PRATT GOT IT ALL WRONG. THE INTENTION WAS NOT TO MAKE THE MINISTERS POOR. NO WHERE WAS THAT SAID. KWESI TRHIS IS YOUR OWN TWIST AND WILD IMAGINATION THAT AMOUNTS TO NONSENSE AND CHEAP POLITICS.YOU DON'T ALWAYS HAVE TO S ...
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  KWESI PRATT GOT IT ALL WRONG. THE INTENTION WAS NOT TO MAKE THE MINISTERS POOR. NO WHERE WAS THAT SAID. KWESI TRHIS IS YOUR OWN TWIST AND WILD IMAGINATION THAT AMOUNTS TO NONSENSE AND CHEAP POLITICS.YOU DON'T ALWAYS HAVE TO SPEAK WHEN YOU DONT KNOW.

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• BEST 12 years ago

  Mr Kwesi Pratt, ten percent is still significant. Can you cut just one percent of your earnings to help alleviate the sufferings of Ghanaians or help grow the economy?

  Mr Kwesi Pratt, ten percent is still significant. Can you cut just one percent of your earnings to help alleviate the sufferings of Ghanaians or help grow the economy?

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• STONER KOBYLYNTON 12 years ago

  I hope you are not that stupid to follow the status quo who always think inside the box rather than thinking outside also.
  
  Get the fact Mahama don't pay taxes on his salaries and allowances which he draws at the expense of ...
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  I hope you are not that stupid to follow the status quo who always think inside the box rather than thinking outside also.
  
  Get the fact Mahama don't pay taxes on his salaries and allowances which he draws at the expense of the tax payer. The 10% contribution is nothing comparing to what importers and other folks who live in diaspora pays when they bring something home.
  
  Just consume the following tax obligation of someone who brings in a car of six years old and with 2.3 engine size: - 10% Import Duty; 15% VAT; 2.5% NHIL (National Health INs. Levy); 0.5% Ecowas Import Duty; 0.5% EDIF( Export Development Fund);1% Examination Fee; Shippers Fee; 2% Special Import Levy (introduced by Mahama) recently; (Remember that the above charges are calculated on 50% depreciation value of the Vehicles Dealer Price)plus Freight and Insurance Charges added to; Interest Charge; Network Charge; NetCharge VAT; NetCharge NHIL; Shipping & Handling (which is of astronomical figure); 1-month (number Plate at GHC82.00); Agent charges and maybe finally Customs Documentation fee of GHC100.00
  
  You see the taxes which an average Ghanaian in diaspora pays when he brings in 1-vehicle mentioned above. What your Mahama is going to contribute is nothing but a slap on the tax payers face. There is a proverb in Akan which says (Se wo wo awo pa a wo hwe nkwan pa). If voters have not stick to tribal politics, partisanship and political illiteracy whcih is serious in the country, beleive you and me this government of Mahama would not have been elected to display such corrupt and incompetency.

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• Kojo Samla 12 years ago

  Listen to this calabash give me kookoo make I talk for you journalist. Empty calabash means more unintelligent noise. Stomach political journalists!

  Listen to this calabash give me kookoo make I talk for you journalist. Empty calabash means more unintelligent noise. Stomach political journalists!

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• Lawrence Agyenim-Boateng 12 years ago

  Why must government pay for all these accommodations, big cars and utilities for MPs' and Ministers? It is only the President and the Vice Prisident who are required to have free accommodations and free utilities. Let them ta ...
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  Why must government pay for all these accommodations, big cars and utilities for MPs' and Ministers? It is only the President and the Vice Prisident who are required to have free accommodations and free utilities. Let them take their 10% so that the government can channel that savings into the lives of women and children

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• ICONIC-07 12 years ago

  THE 10% SLASH OF EXECUTIVE SALARIES IS BETTER THAN DOING NOTHING.
  
  I EXPECT YOU KWESI PRATT, MY FAVOURITE TO ADMONISH ALL MPs OF ALL POLITICAL PARTIES TO DEMONSTRATE PATRIOTISM AND MAKE A TOKEN SACRIFICE TO SALVAGE THE ECO ...
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  THE 10% SLASH OF EXECUTIVE SALARIES IS BETTER THAN DOING NOTHING.
  
  I EXPECT YOU KWESI PRATT, MY FAVOURITE TO ADMONISH ALL MPs OF ALL POLITICAL PARTIES TO DEMONSTRATE PATRIOTISM AND MAKE A TOKEN SACRIFICE TO SALVAGE THE ECONOMY RATHER THAN POSING AS ARM CHAIR CRITICS.
  
  THE STUPIDITY OF THE GHANAIAN POLITICIAN IN OPPOSITION IS THAT THEY TAKE THE ROLE OF CRITICIZING EVERY POLICY, BE IT GREAT OR BAD, AND THAT HAS SO MUCH TO BE DESIRED.
  
  THE TRIBAL-INWARD-LOOKING ASHANTI-AKYEM NPP BEHAVE TYPICALLY LIKE REPUBLICAN TEA PARTY ROGUES AND WILL DO EVERYTHING IT TAKES TO WRECK EVEN GOOD POLICY. NDC DOES THE SAME AND THAT GOT TO STOP, IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE COUNTRY.
  
  PATRIOTS VOTE ON ISSUES AND NOT ON PARTY AFFILIATIONS., AND THERE IS NO PATRIOT IN POST-NKRUMAH'S GHANA, AND THAT SUCKS.
  
  ALUTA CONTINUA!!!!!!!

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• Ekuma 12 years ago

  Kwesi Pratt shd also donate his vampire teeth to be used as ceramics in Ghana. Nonsense

  Kwesi Pratt shd also donate his vampire teeth to be used as ceramics in Ghana. Nonsense

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• Yaw Adu-Asare 12 years ago

  What else is significant. Don't say anything if you don't have any useful thing to say.

  What else is significant. Don't say anything if you don't have any useful thing to say.

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• abio 12 years ago

  a man with controversies just that he is better than kweku baako.kwesi what do you mean its insignificant?where on earth do you think a state minister's life style was to be like yours.please give us a break and give us info ...
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  a man with controversies just that he is better than kweku baako.kwesi what do you mean its insignificant?where on earth do you think a state minister's life style was to be like yours.please give us a break and give us informed analysis of issues.currently are you not using a mahindra new four wheel car.my people are still using bicycles and others on foot in the north.somebody gives out voluntarily 10% of his salary to the state and you hear people talk this way.

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