Mahama bans Christmas hampers

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clarence 12 years ago

Mr President why must they be surcharged? People must be punished when they disobey your orders and that is what our country is lacking and that is leading to mismanagement corruption nepotism etc. You must bite and bite hard ...
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Mr President why must they be surcharged? People must be punished when they disobey your orders and that is what our country is lacking and that is leading to mismanagement corruption nepotism etc. You must bite and bite hard. You seem to let people off the hook much too often. government money is far being mismanaged by our leaders and this must stop.
insight to the bone 12 years ago

only a pepeni kwasea idiot of a muslim can think of such an abomination and evil . pepeni wants to even steal Christmas , a fool beyond repair!!!!!!

only a pepeni kwasea idiot of a muslim can think of such an abomination and evil . pepeni wants to even steal Christmas , a fool beyond repair!!!!!!
IB 12 years ago

You are very very stupid. What has this got to do with being pepeni. Comments like this will make you stay in opposition and rot. Grow up Bro.

You are very very stupid. What has this got to do with being pepeni. Comments like this will make you stay in opposition and rot. Grow up Bro.
OLD SOLDIER 12 years ago

Author:-Hon. Martin A.B.K. Amidu.

...The Government exercised the latter option when we disagreed over the judgment debt and other Gargantuan crimes. The Government, and my colleague Ministers at the time know that there ...
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Author:-Hon. Martin A.B.K. Amidu.

...The Government exercised the latter option when we disagreed over the judgment debt and other Gargantuan crimes. The Government, and my colleague Ministers at the time know that there was no provision for dismissal under my contract of employment as a Minister or that of any Minster.

I reserve the right as a citizen of Ghana to protect and defend my honour and integrity should this civilized challenge for the truth be ignored.

This is not the price I should be made to pay by the Government of Ghana for defending the Constitution of Ghana in the Waterville and Isofoton unconstitutional payments declared by the Supreme Court.
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GHFUO, be serious & change ur MENtali 12 years ago

WATEVER HE SAYS, DO THE OPPOSITE.

WATEVER HE SAYS, DO THE OPPOSITE.
ASIEDU NKETIA 12 years ago

Oh, Mahama, anytime u open your mouth to talk, NKWASEASEM comes out from it. Please, learn to talk sense.

Oh, Mahama, anytime u open your mouth to talk, NKWASEASEM comes out from it. Please, learn to talk sense.
JoJo - USA 12 years ago

President Nelson Mandela is DEAD.
Ghanaweb, Please give us some HEADLINES
that reflect the Passing of such a great
MAN.

President Nelson Mandela is DEAD.
Ghanaweb, Please give us some HEADLINES
that reflect the Passing of such a great
MAN.
Adum 12 years ago

GHANAIANS WE ARE SICK AND WILL BE IN DARKNESS TILL WE ARE BACK ON OUR SENSE

GHANAIANS WE ARE SICK AND WILL BE IN DARKNESS TILL WE ARE BACK ON OUR SENSE
insight to the bone 12 years ago

pepeni is now attempting to steal Christmas and continue on his evil foolhardy agenda of turning the country into a Muslim dominated colony . Last week two events went by unnoticed by our illiterate media ,the first the banni ...
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pepeni is now attempting to steal Christmas and continue on his evil foolhardy agenda of turning the country into a Muslim dominated colony . Last week two events went by unnoticed by our illiterate media ,the first the banning of Islam in Angola and the freedom fight of Scotland. the Angolans having been through a war thoroughly understand the menace of Islam especially through these Lebanese economy wreckers and their rejection of all religions . The scots realize with their oil they are better off going alone as will sooner or later the Fantis or Akans. Today the Akans despite being the majority have been marginalized due to the hegemony of the ewes , northerners and lately we see also the treacherous Gas. i repeat just one point to prove the point , there is not a single Fanti cabinet minister in this govt. yet they claim almost half their votes were from the Akans or Fantis . we must admit the persecution of the Akans did not start today , Nkrumah ruthlessly persecuted any opposition to his wanton spending which led to the first exodus of the Akans mainly the fantis in the late 50's and 60's . then came the rawlings who caused again the exodus of the Akans this time mainly the twi speakers led by the Ashantis . today there is an estimate of from 10 to 15 million Akans living in the diaspora who will support any revolution or war effort that will lead to to the freedom of the Akans . This voice in this pepeni/ayigbe desolate wilderness has been threatened , so called monitored and yet still goes around preaching this gospel of freedom to all but no one has dared betray him as we speak the truth . the patriotic and nationalism movement grows stronger every day and today we have achieved the political unity of the Akans despite the treacherous chiefs and collaborating so called political leaders , we now merge and close the gaps between the various Akan tribes and clans while taking note of our enemies . those who are not for us we consider enemies that cant be trusted . we will leave these idiots living in a feudal mentality whose greatest desire is to have maids and houseboys ie slave labour instead of securing a better standard for all irrespective of their status. these fools reject the 21st century and do not realize its their own children who will have a miserable future as we shall surely succeed to split the country like the Scots , long live the republic of Akan

KWAKU ASUMAH 12 years ago

I least thought we still have such idiots in Ghana. Well beat ur war drum it will only end at the door steps of ur house.You ar mayopic to think God is an akan.NB
It is a clear sign of defeat; any one who angers u have alrea ...
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I least thought we still have such idiots in Ghana. Well beat ur war drum it will only end at the door steps of ur house.You ar mayopic to think God is an akan.NB
It is a clear sign of defeat; any one who angers u have already conquered u. you human made tribe have realized u ar invaluable in the Ghanaian society so u want to cause trouble for people, go on let the clouds form we ar all under it.
Kwasi Antobam 12 years ago

What it has got to do with pepeni is the perception by some folks that when it comes to events like muslims going to mecca, the same politicians all genuflect and suck up to the muslims with support and gifts from national co ...
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What it has got to do with pepeni is the perception by some folks that when it comes to events like muslims going to mecca, the same politicians all genuflect and suck up to the muslims with support and gifts from national coffers. They (NDC, NPP, PPP) all try to outdo each other as to who supports the muslim events the most - just for pepefo votes
insight to the bone 12 years ago

its crazy , we have less muslims than for example the ashantis but they unlike the pepefuo do not have over 20 national holidays nor are they given any money to celebrate their holidays . madness

its crazy , we have less muslims than for example the ashantis but they unlike the pepefuo do not have over 20 national holidays nor are they given any money to celebrate their holidays . madness
trueGhanaian 12 years ago

“The most potent weapon of the oppressor is the mind of the oppressed.
So as a prelude whites must be made to realize that they are only human, not superior. Same with Blacks. They must be made to realize that they are al ...
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“The most potent weapon of the oppressor is the mind of the oppressed.
So as a prelude whites must be made to realize that they are only human, not superior. Same with Blacks. They must be made to realize that they are also human, not inferior.”
? Steve Biko

“Black Consciousness is in essence the realization by the black man of the need to rally together with his brothers around the cause of their oppression.”
? Steve Biko

“It is better to die for an idea that will live, than to live for an idea that will die”
? Steve Biko

“The greatest weapon in the hand of the oppressor is the mind of the oppressed.”
? Steve Biko
ADOMAKO 12 years ago

You are totally off mark here my friend.What has the action taken against a christian tradition has to do with white oppression.Prez MAHAMA banned public funds be used for Christmas hampers even though the Govt subsidize Ghan ...
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You are totally off mark here my friend.What has the action taken against a christian tradition has to do with white oppression.Prez MAHAMA banned public funds be used for Christmas hampers even though the Govt subsidize Ghanaian Muslim's pilgrimage to Mecca.Call me naive but I think the connection of this action to White supremacy doesn't exist.
Ali 12 years ago

Never mind the stupid, uneducated, bushman black hairy monkeylike creature. The stench from his kotiboto has clouded his brain, even the brains of their so called professors that they cannot think straight

Never mind the stupid, uneducated, bushman black hairy monkeylike creature. The stench from his kotiboto has clouded his brain, even the brains of their so called professors that they cannot think straight
Ali 12 years ago

We help them by interbreeding with them to produce a much handsome race. Just take a look at Kuffour . You see how black ugly and monkey like he looks. Red eyed like his brother the chimp.
compare him to the Asamtehene who ...
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We help them by interbreeding with them to produce a much handsome race. Just take a look at Kuffour . You see how black ugly and monkey like he looks. Red eyed like his brother the chimp.
compare him to the Asamtehene who is a cross breed of the pepeni. Savages who sdtill drink their palm wine from the skulls of human beings. They Asante/akan are all prostitutes. I am going to the brothel to satisfy my lobilo from one of them.
PUSSY CONTROL 12 years ago

HOW DO YOU DEFINE HANDSOME ? KUFUOR IS VERY HANDSOME , TALL , GOOD BODY ,AVERAGE BUILD AND GOOD APPEARACE AND DRESS NICE THAN PREZ MAHAMA AND MILLS BUT MR JJ IS HANDSOME THAN KUFUOR. HANDSOME IS NOT JUST THE FACE AS YOU THOU ...
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HOW DO YOU DEFINE HANDSOME ? KUFUOR IS VERY HANDSOME , TALL , GOOD BODY ,AVERAGE BUILD AND GOOD APPEARACE AND DRESS NICE THAN PREZ MAHAMA AND MILLS BUT MR JJ IS HANDSOME THAN KUFUOR. HANDSOME IS NOT JUST THE FACE AS YOU THOUGHT, BUT THE APPEARANCE AND THE HEIGHT AND THE GOOD BODY DO COUNT ALSO . EXAMPLE : MR JJ IS HANDSOME BCOS HE'S TALL , AVERAGE BUILD , NICE APPEARANCE AND GOOD FACE . ALSO HOW DO YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT THE POSTER IS AN ASHANTI ?
ABU 12 years ago

vERY SHORT ENDANGERED SPECIES AS HUMANITY IS SHYING AWAY FROM THEM .NOBODY WANTS TO HAVE THEM ANY MORE.

vERY SHORT ENDANGERED SPECIES AS HUMANITY IS SHYING AWAY FROM THEM .NOBODY WANTS TO HAVE THEM ANY MORE.
Frank Agyena-Karikari 12 years ago

He may not be even in opposition but just a tribal bigot. Well done Mahama. Companies that perform below average should also not have any X'mas bonuses. Start cracking the whip.

He may not be even in opposition but just a tribal bigot. Well done Mahama. Companies that perform below average should also not have any X'mas bonuses. Start cracking the whip.

SGT ANANI FIADZOE 12 years ago

For this singular alone you are assured the next seven years to 2020. Thank you for saving Ghana millions unlike the profligacy under Kufuor. This is real leadership.

For this singular alone you are assured the next seven years to 2020. Thank you for saving Ghana millions unlike the profligacy under Kufuor. This is real leadership.
wise 12 years ago

you are idiot, kwasea christian. you think christmas is God thing it is paganism if you don't know find out. stupid. president well done.

you are idiot, kwasea christian. you think christmas is God thing it is paganism if you don't know find out. stupid. president well done.
princewilly@ymail.com 12 years ago

it was coming up to Christmas and Johnny asked his mum if he could have a new bike. So, she told him that the best idea would be to write to Santa Claus. But John, having just played a vital role in the school nativity play, ...
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it was coming up to Christmas and Johnny asked his mum if he could have a new bike. So, she told him that the best idea would be to write to Santa Claus. But John, having just played a vital role in the school nativity play, said he would prefer to write to the baby Jesus. So his mum told him that would be fine.
John went to his room and wrote ' Dear Jesus, I have been a very good boy and would like to have a bike for Christmas.' But he wasn't very happy when he read it over. So he decided to try again and this time he wrote 'Dear Jesus, I'm a good boy most of the time and would like a bike for Christmas.' He read it back and wasn't happy with that one either. He tried a third version. 'Dear Jesus, I could be a good boy if I tried hard and especially if I had a new bike.' He read that one too, but he still wasn't satisfied.
So, he decided to go out for a walk while he thought about a better approach. After a short time he passed a house with a small statue of the Virgin Mary in the front garden. He crept in, stuffed the statue under his coat, hurried home and hid it under the bed. Then he wrote this letter. 'Dear Jesus, If you want to see your mother again, you'd better send me a new bike.
i dont know 12 years ago

YOU ARE MAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD A DISGRACE TO UR USELESS FAMILY. HOW CULD YOU INSULT A PRESIDENT LIKE THAT FUCK U AND UR FAMILY. IDIOT. PAGAN MY FOOT. BASTARD

YOU ARE MAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD A DISGRACE TO UR USELESS FAMILY. HOW CULD YOU INSULT A PRESIDENT LIKE THAT FUCK U AND UR FAMILY. IDIOT. PAGAN MY FOOT. BASTARD
HARD REPLY 12 years ago

I don't think you can insult your father or mother or any of your relatives who may not get the opportunity to work as a labourer around the president this way so please stop that and grow-up. He is your President and a presi ...
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I don't think you can insult your father or mother or any of your relatives who may not get the opportunity to work as a labourer around the president this way so please stop that and grow-up. He is your President and a president to your relatives too.
agang 12 years ago

those who insult is just being idiot. If any of their family memebers becomes MP's the whole world would know how important they are. A president ur country is foolish?.They just do not know what they say.

those who insult is just being idiot. If any of their family memebers becomes MP's the whole world would know how important they are. A president ur country is foolish?.They just do not know what they say.
Victor Damanka 12 years ago

I will disown any family member who becomes a corrupt MP. Most Ghanaians are stupid to accept corruption as the norm. The common statement 'Ei, man wei de3 na adwuma y3 papa', He only live on side issues without touching his ...
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I will disown any family member who becomes a corrupt MP. Most Ghanaians are stupid to accept corruption as the norm. The common statement 'Ei, man wei de3 na adwuma y3 papa', He only live on side issues without touching his pay.
Stupid fools in a stupid country.
CRAZY N WILD 12 years ago

It was announced a few weeks back that the BNI had summoned Former Deputy High Commissioner to India, Mr Kwaku Ampratwum Sarpong to be queried on his bizarre role in the import of rice from India in 2007. That fraudulent deal ...
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It was announced a few weeks back that the BNI had summoned Former Deputy High Commissioner to India, Mr Kwaku Ampratwum Sarpong to be queried on his bizarre role in the import of rice from India in 2007. That fraudulent deal alone cost the nation over four million dollars. A foreign minister Kwesi Osei adjei who was also questioned in connection with same rice imports together with a former Information minister Stephen Asamoah Boateng are all walking around freely without prosecution while the masses suffered high commodity prices. The sad part is some of these crooked politicians carry along with them British passports, claiming citizenship and travel at will in pursuit of their crooked dealings. My question therefore is : How could such diplomats representing Ghana become British citizens while serving this country as diplomatic emissaries ? The BNI musttruly investigate them and bring to justice these crooked politicians who continue to suck Ghana dry. Corrupt MPs and public officials must be condemned to the gallows !
agang 12 years ago

who is this illiterate who just know how to put words together to mean insult. Travel and see who is pepeni and who is twi. Stuck in village with polluted mentality of so call Akan supeority.

who is this illiterate who just know how to put words together to mean insult. Travel and see who is pepeni and who is twi. Stuck in village with polluted mentality of so call Akan supeority.
Eagle eye 12 years ago

INSIDE TO THE BONE, IT NOT RIGHT TO USE FOUL AND ABUSIVE LANGUAGE
HOWEVER, SAYING PEPENI IS NOT AN INSULT PLS, LETS ALL BEAR THUS IN MIND
WE DONT GET OFFENDED WHEN PEOPLE CALL US PEPPEFUO
ANTONY CABO WILL TELL U THIS

INSIDE TO THE BONE, IT NOT RIGHT TO USE FOUL AND ABUSIVE LANGUAGE
HOWEVER, SAYING PEPENI IS NOT AN INSULT PLS, LETS ALL BEAR THUS IN MIND
WE DONT GET OFFENDED WHEN PEOPLE CALL US PEPPEFUO
ANTONY CABO WILL TELL U THIS

insight to the bone 12 years ago

pepeni has abused all the priveledges that we have sacrificed and now want to sit on our heads and misbehave . this madness will end soon . you are a minority with and ego that will soon be put in check by the majority . we s ...
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pepeni has abused all the priveledges that we have sacrificed and now want to sit on our heads and misbehave . this madness will end soon . you are a minority with and ego that will soon be put in check by the majority . we shall follow angola's example and ban islam
real AAfrican 12 years ago

This are the kind of comments that tells u some of our people are really uncivilize, your comment show you a really a tribalist who brought you up? Am sure you have been -brought u;p by monkies, that pepeni is your president ...
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This are the kind of comments that tells u some of our people are really uncivilize, your comment show you a really a tribalist who brought you up? Am sure you have been -brought u;p by monkies, that pepeni is your president, fool, and the president of your monkey parents too, Bush man.
Kosi Lapaz 12 years ago

He is Pepeni and you are an animal. What u 4get is that he is yr president for now.

He is Pepeni and you are an animal. What u 4get is that he is yr president for now.
william 12 years ago

What do you consider to be sanctions in this particular case? Sacking?

What do you consider to be sanctions in this particular case? Sacking?
Frank 12 years ago

Thank you JM.

Thank you JM.
Zoobie-Zoobie 12 years ago

Don't the guy serious

Don't the guy serious
sikdo 12 years ago

U.time.is
near.

U.time.is
near.
b.b 12 years ago

Your useless father the drunker abaunded u kwasiya kwasiya

Your useless father the drunker abaunded u kwasiya kwasiya
RED-SOKOTO-GUDARI 12 years ago

This is a signe that you are ready to tackle the corruption in our country! Keep it up!

This is a signe that you are ready to tackle the corruption in our country! Keep it up!
zola (usa) 12 years ago

YOUR COMMENT IS THE ONLY ONE I CLICKED.THANKS

YOUR COMMENT IS THE ONLY ONE I CLICKED.THANKS
VAVIOTO 12 years ago

THIS IS IRRELEVANT. TACKLE THE HUGE JUDGEMENT DEBT PAYMENT ISSUES AND THAT OF MERCHANT BANK WHERE YOUR OWN BROTHER TOOK A HUGE LOAN WITHOUT PAYMENT LEADING TO THE COLLAPSE OF THE BANK.

DO YOU THINK IF YOU WERE TO BE THE PR ...
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THIS IS IRRELEVANT. TACKLE THE HUGE JUDGEMENT DEBT PAYMENT ISSUES AND THAT OF MERCHANT BANK WHERE YOUR OWN BROTHER TOOK A HUGE LOAN WITHOUT PAYMENT LEADING TO THE COLLAPSE OF THE BANK.

DO YOU THINK IF YOU WERE TO BE THE PRESIDENT OF A EUROPEAN COUNTRY, YOU CAN DO THIS BY SHIELDING YOUR BROTHER OWING A BANK? YOU WOULD HAVE BEEN IMPEACHED BY NOW.

GHANA AND INDEED AFRICANS NEED TO THINK. DEMOCRACY IS NOT GOOD FOR US. POLITICIANS HAD MADE DEMOCRACY UNWORKABLE AND USELESS.
Ojomo 12 years ago

Justice Atuguba KCTE BCTC

Justice Atuguba KCTE BCTC
kotoo 12 years ago

This is not the issue to solve this problem.The main issue is to retrieve
the money from stupid woyome and stop bragging.

This is not the issue to solve this problem.The main issue is to retrieve
the money from stupid woyome and stop bragging.
EFOH 12 years ago

WHAT ABOUT ENGINEERS AND PLANNERS?

WHAT ABOUT ENGINEERS AND PLANNERS?
Tet 12 years ago

The issue is about government departments and agencies who use public funds and resources for gifts. It has nothing to do with individual professions and/or disciplines.

The issue is about government departments and agencies who use public funds and resources for gifts. It has nothing to do with individual professions and/or disciplines.
Ama 12 years ago

This will not work. The hampers will be sent to their homes. We shall take pictures when they are being sent. Where I work board members and the 2 top men enjoy the hampers ranging from turkey's, white sheep in bow tie, big ...
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This will not work. The hampers will be sent to their homes. We shall take pictures when they are being sent. Where I work board members and the 2 top men enjoy the hampers ranging from turkey's, white sheep in bow tie, big gallons of oil, big bags of rice, black label whiskey, various expensive wines, biscuits plus physical cash and cash coupons and workers are told cut down cost. This is just to mention a few. God is watching us.
AKONFEM MAHANI 12 years ago

OH MAHAMA DONT THINK GHANA IS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY,GOD WILL PUNISH U FOR GHANIANS

OH MAHAMA DONT THINK GHANA IS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY,GOD WILL PUNISH U FOR GHANIANS
K Thief Hammond. 12 years ago

Must godpunishyoutoo for your inequties? People wholivein glass houses must not throw stones.

Must godpunishyoutoo for your inequties? People wholivein glass houses must not throw stones.
The Onipaba, Akyem Maase 12 years ago

You spend scarce national resources to lavishly provide cash, cows, sheep, trucks full of bags of rice, drums of oil, uncountable pieces of textiles etc etc to the gullible muslim communities during their id celebrations. You ...
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You spend scarce national resources to lavishly provide cash, cows, sheep, trucks full of bags of rice, drums of oil, uncountable pieces of textiles etc etc to the gullible muslim communities during their id celebrations. You now turn around to tell others not to have simple hampers. You ride on the illiteracy and blockheadedness of many of our muslim friends to gain power and pay them back with margarine tins of sugar and rice during the Ramadan fasting. You think Allah is like you? A crookish camelion.
Nyebro 12 years ago

All Christians must get this direct into their head. What happens during muslem festivities? now Mahama says no gifts at Christmas.Our Bishops are so dump they cannot fathom what NDC is doing to Christianity.We live to see.

All Christians must get this direct into their head. What happens during muslem festivities? now Mahama says no gifts at Christmas.Our Bishops are so dump they cannot fathom what NDC is doing to Christianity.We live to see.
Nii 12 years ago

I support that... too much waste in the system.This is a step in the right direction: Bravo, Mr President!

I support that... too much waste in the system.This is a step in the right direction: Bravo, Mr President!
kwame Atoboge 12 years ago

Here comes the anti-christ at work.

Here comes the anti-christ at work.
Boateng 12 years ago

Just enjoy your christmas but do not make it a Christian issue, it has nothing to do with Jesus Christ. Christmas is a PAGAN TRADITION brought into the church by Roman Catholics years back.

Just enjoy your christmas but do not make it a Christian issue, it has nothing to do with Jesus Christ. Christmas is a PAGAN TRADITION brought into the church by Roman Catholics years back.
Kwadwo 12 years ago

You gave away 4x4, laptops and other valuables as gifts for votes. Stop these window dressing policies, Mahama. You don't fool anyone with these gimmicks.

You gave away 4x4, laptops and other valuables as gifts for votes. Stop these window dressing policies, Mahama. You don't fool anyone with these gimmicks.
Uncle Abrokyire - W'ba 12 years ago

Kwadwo, I think you're right. Essikado chief apparently got a 4X4 and when he criticize the gov't he was shopped. I think father Christmas must end from the gov't side.
Let's give the gov't the chance to correct its own mis ...
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Kwadwo, I think you're right. Essikado chief apparently got a 4X4 and when he criticize the gov't he was shopped. I think father Christmas must end from the gov't side.
Let's give the gov't the chance to correct its own mistakes.
On a serious note, probably a presidential directive to stop this giving away forever will be better than this 1 year ban. In 3 years, it will be back in full blossom to cover previous years. hmm
KOBLA ZEGO 12 years ago

THIS DIRECTIVE WILL GIVE DIARRHEA TO EXECUTIVES WHO MAKE MONIES THROGH HAMPERS OR LIKE SOME ONE SAID PAMPERS. EKU NYAE LOO.

THIS DIRECTIVE WILL GIVE DIARRHEA TO EXECUTIVES WHO MAKE MONIES THROGH HAMPERS OR LIKE SOME ONE SAID PAMPERS. EKU NYAE LOO.
CAPTAIN BOB 12 years ago

I THINK THE PRESIDENT TOO IS GOING TO HAVE DIARRHEA.

I THINK THE PRESIDENT TOO IS GOING TO HAVE DIARRHEA.
kom 12 years ago

Seriously i think the president's attention is on irrelevant things. He is either incompetent or thrying hard to please some illiterates.

Seriously i think the president's attention is on irrelevant things. He is either incompetent or thrying hard to please some illiterates.
Boateng 12 years ago

You want him to fight corruption and when he starts to do something about it you cry faul? Irrelevant?

You think that is what we do here in the USA?

You want him to fight corruption and when he starts to do something about it you cry faul? Irrelevant?

You think that is what we do here in the USA?
ATO KWAMENA, USA. 12 years ago

WHAT THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNMENT IS SAYING IS QUITE IN LINE AND I DON'T SEE WHY PEOPLE SHOULD CRITICIZE IT. THIS GOVERNMENT IS DOING EVERYTHING TO STABILIZE THE ECONOMY AND INSTEAD OF HELPING WE CRITICIZE IT AND THE SAME PEO ...
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WHAT THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNMENT IS SAYING IS QUITE IN LINE AND I DON'T SEE WHY PEOPLE SHOULD CRITICIZE IT. THIS GOVERNMENT IS DOING EVERYTHING TO STABILIZE THE ECONOMY AND INSTEAD OF HELPING WE CRITICIZE IT AND THE SAME PEOPLE TURN ROUND TO PLAY THE BLAME HIM.
nd 12 years ago

ost of these comments make me sad.

ost of these comments make me sad.
Ghana 12 years ago

Though I did doubt your competence but you are gradually proving us wrong.They have tag you with corruption I pray you will vindicate yourself through your decisions and policies mr president

Though I did doubt your competence but you are gradually proving us wrong.They have tag you with corruption I pray you will vindicate yourself through your decisions and policies mr president
Nana Ansong 12 years ago

HE BOUGHT COWS, RICE, SUGAR ETC FOR MUSLEMS WHEN IT WAS RAMADAN NOT TOO LONG AGO WHERE DID HE GET THE MONEY FROM? WHAT IS GOOD FOR THE GOOSE IS GOOD FOR THE GANDER. A COW AS A HAMPER FOR MOSLEMS CAN BE DESCRIBED AS A WALKING ...
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HE BOUGHT COWS, RICE, SUGAR ETC FOR MUSLEMS WHEN IT WAS RAMADAN NOT TOO LONG AGO WHERE DID HE GET THE MONEY FROM? WHAT IS GOOD FOR THE GOOSE IS GOOD FOR THE GANDER. A COW AS A HAMPER FOR MOSLEMS CAN BE DESCRIBED AS A WALKING HAMPER. YOOOOO
Faith 12 years ago

Good one there!

Good one there!
sky 12 years ago

shoot and kill this idoit

shoot and kill this idoit
agang 12 years ago

Go do it yourself

Go do it yourself
WHO CARES 12 years ago

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paa kofi 12 years ago

I am not very sure what this P is about,where does the money dash out comes from during campaigning for election, all politicians should stop dashing money out during election period

I am not very sure what this P is about,where does the money dash out comes from during campaigning for election, all politicians should stop dashing money out during election period
JAMES A. 12 years ago

THEN GO GET YOUR BROTHER MONEY HE OWN TO MARCHANT BANK FOR GHANAIANS

THEN GO GET YOUR BROTHER MONEY HE OWN TO MARCHANT BANK FOR GHANAIANS
princewilly@ymail.com 12 years ago

Three men discuss the Christmas presents they bought for their wives.

The first man says that he bought his wife a vacation home in the Bahamas and one in Jamaica. "That way," he explains, "if she doesn't like one, she can ...
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Three men discuss the Christmas presents they bought for their wives.

The first man says that he bought his wife a vacation home in the Bahamas and one in Jamaica. "That way," he explains, "if she doesn't like one, she can use the other."

The second man says he had bought his wife a sports car and a limo for exactly the same reason.
The third man says, "I bought my wife a Bikini and a vibrator. That way, if she doesn't like the Bikini, she can go screw herself."
Nii Adjei 12 years ago

Princewilly!

I like your contributions

Princewilly!

I like your contributions
Uncle Abrokyire - W'ba 12 years ago

I think that's a good step if it will be enforced.
However, a bolder move will be to lay down procedures for what private and individuals can give to ministers, etc
e.g. the maximum value should not exceed GHc20 and should ...
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I think that's a good step if it will be enforced.
However, a bolder move will be to lay down procedures for what private and individuals can give to ministers, etc
e.g. the maximum value should not exceed GHc20 and should NOT include food and alchol. There should be a register at the ministry and MDAs what was received.
Sadly, some items donated to ministries are taken over by ministers etc as if they are their personal gifts. Lets get the line clear and improve the procedures here. Well done, mate.
CAPTAIN BOB 12 years ago

MAHAMAH PLEASE DON'T BE A DICTATOR.DON'T MAKE RULES THAT WILL AFFECT YOU LATER.IS THIS YOUR BETTER GHANA?SHAME UNTO YOU.TELL YOUR BROTHER TO PAY HIS DEBTS,PERIOD!

MAHAMAH PLEASE DON'T BE A DICTATOR.DON'T MAKE RULES THAT WILL AFFECT YOU LATER.IS THIS YOUR BETTER GHANA?SHAME UNTO YOU.TELL YOUR BROTHER TO PAY HIS DEBTS,PERIOD!
bensala omar 12 years ago

thank u president mahama,u on cors,keep it up

thank u president mahama,u on cors,keep it up
AKASI MARTHA NZEMA 12 years ago

"HOLY SPIRIT" AT WORK WHO CAN STOP 'HER'. HAMPERS LEADS TO CORRUPTION.

"HOLY SPIRIT" AT WORK WHO CAN STOP 'HER'. HAMPERS LEADS TO CORRUPTION.
shark 12 years ago

clarence you have stealing money out of xmas hampers we are cuttimg down cost. julo awi

clarence you have stealing money out of xmas hampers we are cuttimg down cost. julo awi
Atta Mills 12 years ago

loose president cannot do anything against his appointees

loose president cannot do anything against his appointees
shark2 12 years ago

congratulations mr.president we are cutting down cost thank you very much you know the thiefs will complain and critisize you about this.but dont shake at all. we shall definatly get there.may the holy spirit manifest in you ...
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congratulations mr.president we are cutting down cost thank you very much you know the thiefs will complain and critisize you about this.but dont shake at all. we shall definatly get there.may the holy spirit manifest in you and your gorvening plans and strategies.
WARD GDX - WE THE PEOPLE 12 years ago

This president is a joke.

This president is a joke.
Whatever 12 years ago

On the basis of this comparison, I give the president thumbs up even though I admit it won't totally solve the problem of festive inducement

On the basis of this comparison, I give the president thumbs up even though I admit it won't totally solve the problem of festive inducement
Nyebro 12 years ago

Shark2 or whatever you call yourself, you do not understand. Mahama wants to kill Christianity yet you sit there calling on the Holy Spirit. You better reason properly.What amount of money does'nt go from Government coffers t ...
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Shark2 or whatever you call yourself, you do not understand. Mahama wants to kill Christianity yet you sit there calling on the Holy Spirit. You better reason properly.What amount of money does'nt go from Government coffers to Muslims during their EdulAddah etc. Ahhhh!, fools will enjoy life.
Nana Ansong 12 years ago

Hypocrite Mahama Hates Christians When it was Ramadan and Idir Fitr for our Moslem brothers, the presidency donated cows, rice, margarine, koose, toose, rice, oil, beans and all that one can think of but you are now putting a ...
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Hypocrite Mahama Hates Christians When it was Ramadan and Idir Fitr for our Moslem brothers, the presidency donated cows, rice, margarine, koose, toose, rice, oil, beans and all that one can think of but you are now putting a ban on an aspect of Christianity. The money used for the purchasing of the cow definitely came from Ghanaian coffers and this one can be described as a walking hamper. As much as I will not condone waste and mismanagement of state funds I think you should have given it a 2nd thought by putting measures in place to limit it's application. GOD is watching.
ABU 12 years ago

Christianity origin of corruption producing corrupt species of humanity.Check and you will see only christians are heading almost all our national institutions with corruption all over the place.

Christianity origin of corruption producing corrupt species of humanity.Check and you will see only christians are heading almost all our national institutions with corruption all over the place.
Frank Agyena-Karikari 12 years ago

Can you read and find out how Islam enslaved Africans before X'nity came to West Africa? Look at what even moslems are doing to each other in this century. Will you want to live in Somalia, Eritrea,Iraq, Iran or Boko Haram ar ...
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Can you read and find out how Islam enslaved Africans before X'nity came to West Africa? Look at what even moslems are doing to each other in this century. Will you want to live in Somalia, Eritrea,Iraq, Iran or Boko Haram area in Nigeria. Just keep quiet on matters of religion.
ABU 12 years ago

Likely end to bribery and corruption.

Likely end to bribery and corruption.
Akadu Mensema 12 years ago

Not that brainy!

Not that brainy!
Kwasi 12 years ago

No name calling. One Ghana, one poeple...Respect each othe, Wiseup we are almost into year 2014 Show respect the to president. Don't agree with him, constructive criticism.

No name calling. One Ghana, one poeple...Respect each othe, Wiseup we are almost into year 2014 Show respect the to president. Don't agree with him, constructive criticism.
byt 12 years ago

why if some one say asante nii no body cares, but if some one says pepenii then is a crime...this is simple logic ,grow up humans from the other side

why if some one say asante nii no body cares, but if some one says pepenii then is a crime...this is simple logic ,grow up humans from the other side
isaac newton 12 years ago

dus very good attempt keep it up

dus very good attempt keep it up
.. 12 years ago

THE PRESIDENT SHOULD ALSO BAN THE USE OF PUBLIC FUNDS TO BUY VOTES DURING ELECTIONS. IT IS SUCH MISAPPLICATION OF PUBLIC FUNDS THAT YIELDED THE CURRENT BUDGET DEFICIT AND BROUGHT US TO THE TAX AND HIKE POLICY OF TODAY. COME 2 ...
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THE PRESIDENT SHOULD ALSO BAN THE USE OF PUBLIC FUNDS TO BUY VOTES DURING ELECTIONS. IT IS SUCH MISAPPLICATION OF PUBLIC FUNDS THAT YIELDED THE CURRENT BUDGET DEFICIT AND BROUGHT US TO THE TAX AND HIKE POLICY OF TODAY. COME 2016 NO PUBLIC FUNDS MUST USED ON THE RULING GOVERNMENT'S CAMPAIGN.
KABINBITH 12 years ago

I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN SAYING THAT THIS MAN WAS WAITING FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO SHOW SOUTHERNERS WHERE POWER LIES. AGYA OFUNFU ATA MILLS GAVE HIM THAT OPPORTUNITY. WHEN HE CAME TO POWER AS A NORTHERNER, THE FIRST THING HE DID WAS ...
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I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN SAYING THAT THIS MAN WAS WAITING FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO SHOW SOUTHERNERS WHERE POWER LIES. AGYA OFUNFU ATA MILLS GAVE HIM THAT OPPORTUNITY. WHEN HE CAME TO POWER AS A NORTHERNER, THE FIRST THING HE DID WAS TO SCRAP THE COCOA SPRAYING EXCERCISE, PRODUCE OF WHICH WERE USED TO SPONSER FREE EDUCATION FOR HIM AND HIS NORTHERN KINSMEN BECAUSE IT WAS BENEFITING SOUTHERNERS. HE SCRAPPED SUBSIDIES FOR FISHERMEN BECAUSE IT WAS BENEFITING SOUTHERNERS. HE SCRAPPED TEACHER TRAINEE ALLOWANCES BECAUSE SOUTHERNERS WERE ALSO ENJOYING IT. MEANWHILE HE HE HAS MAINTAINED THE FREE EDUCATION UP TO SHS IN THE NORTH BECAUSE IT IS BENEFITTING ONLY NORTHNERNERS. NOW LOOK AT WHAT HE IS BRINGING AGAIN. YOU ARE STOPPING HAMPPERS DURING CHRISTMAS BECAUSE IT WILL BENEFIT CHRISTIANS PREDOMINANTLY FROM THE SOUTH. STATE MONEY SHOULD NOT BE USED IN BUYING THEM INDEED. DURING SALAH FOR MUSLIMS PRDOMINANTLY FROM THE NORTH, WHY DID HE USE STATE MONEY TO BUY COWS, RICE, KOOKO, KOSE, MAASA, TUBANI, COLA ETC AND DONATED IT TO THE MUSLIMS, HIS KINSMEN. SCRAPPING SUBSIDIES IN THE SOUTH AND AT THE SAME TIME PUMPING HUGE SUMS OF MONEY INTO THE SO CALLED USLESS PROJECT CALLED SADA IN THE NORTH. HE FEELS SO PETY TO HIS NORTHERN KINSMEN THAT HE WOULD WANT GHANA TO FEED, CLOTH, HOUSE AND PAY ALL OF THEM EVERY MONTH WITHOUT DOING ANY WORK. WESTERN, CENTRAL, BRONG AHAFO AND THE GREATER ACCRA RGIONS WILL SUPPORT THE ASHANTIS IN 2016 AND WE SHALL SEE WHETHER THE VOLTA RGION AND YOUR THREE NORTHERN REGIONS CAN WIN YOU POWER. PEPENI.
J. ANDERSON 12 years ago

OUR PRESIDENT IS A CHEAP POLITICIAN. I HAVE GIVEN UP 10% MY PAY SO YOU ALSO GIVE UP 2% OF YOUR PAY. NO CHRISTMAS HAMPERS. WHAT ARE THESE COMPARED TO THE HUGE JUDGMENT DEBT THAT GHANA IS FACING?
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OUR PRESIDENT IS A CHEAP POLITICIAN. I HAVE GIVEN UP 10% MY PAY SO YOU ALSO GIVE UP 2% OF YOUR PAY. NO CHRISTMAS HAMPERS. WHAT ARE THESE COMPARED TO THE HUGE JUDGMENT DEBT THAT GHANA IS FACING?
MR PRESIDENT, IF I WERE YOU I WILL BE RADICAL AND RUTHLESS IN FIGHTING CORRUPTION WHILST IN OFFICE AND HAVING THE POWER, AND GO DOWN IN HISTORY AS THE ONLY PRESIDENT IN GHANA WHO ALMOST IRADICATED CORRUPTION.
STONER KOBYLYNTON 12 years ago

President Mandela is dead. May his soul rest in peace.

President Mandela is dead. May his soul rest in peace.
Mubarak 12 years ago

Some are so ignorant that they don't know that there's a big difference between a northner and a muslim. John is not a muslim name and for the ignoramus they should find out about the religion of the president.

Some are so ignorant that they don't know that there's a big difference between a northner and a muslim. John is not a muslim name and for the ignoramus they should find out about the religion of the president.
kofi wayo jr.-rotterdam 12 years ago

Ei, papa yi,if not this,you wouldn,t have said so.christmas hampers?Ei,mr tax man ,put taxes on hampers as well because we are tired of you.it is less than one year since you and your government decided to take ghanaians to t ...
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Ei, papa yi,if not this,you wouldn,t have said so.christmas hampers?Ei,mr tax man ,put taxes on hampers as well because we are tired of you.it is less than one year since you and your government decided to take ghanaians to the promise land but rather,you are taking us to the hell.you would not return when we all get there."nnipa ben ni"
Jane Street 12 years ago

For sure this Guy will get his hampers through the back door !!!!! Trust me.

For sure this Guy will get his hampers through the back door !!!!! Trust me.
goofy 12 years ago

PRESIDENT MAHAMA IS TRYING SO HAD TO LOOK GOOD BUT EACH WAY HE TURNS HE LOOKS BAD

PRESIDENT MAHAMA IS TRYING SO HAD TO LOOK GOOD BUT EACH WAY HE TURNS HE LOOKS BAD
Toronto T 12 years ago

This ban was long over due. No country in the world give out free hampers except Ghana. The lazy of them all. What is the meaning of reward with zero work? How can a country depend of foreign donation to pay salaries and give ...
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This ban was long over due. No country in the world give out free hampers except Ghana. The lazy of them all. What is the meaning of reward with zero work? How can a country depend of foreign donation to pay salaries and give out free hampers. A hamper filled with the finest of all wine, kente cloth, beads, plates etc. this concept is just off chart crazy. Also ban free petrol, free electricity, free phone, free house maid and get rid of all the ten soldiers at sipa Yankey's house right now!
Kwaapps 12 years ago

...But don't just stop there! Let your presidency be felt, wield that power entrusted you and bring all other rots in the system to a halt! Don't mind what anyone says, just do it.

...But don't just stop there! Let your presidency be felt, wield that power entrusted you and bring all other rots in the system to a halt! Don't mind what anyone says, just do it.
Very Good directive 12 years ago

See the amount of foreign exchange we will get if we ban curruption. The implementation problem

See the amount of foreign exchange we will get if we ban curruption. The implementation problem

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