It is gov’t responsibility to collect taxes and clean cities – Nduom

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KD 11 years ago

Communism is dead!

Communism is dead!
Another Thief of Bagdad 11 years ago

I thought you were trained by the Young Pioneers and you truly understand the ONLY PRESIDENT WE HAVE EVER HAD IN GHANA, Dr Kwame Nkrumah. For him national sanitation is an obligation for ALL GOOD CITIZENS. not passive or BAAA ...
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I thought you were trained by the Young Pioneers and you truly understand the ONLY PRESIDENT WE HAVE EVER HAD IN GHANA, Dr Kwame Nkrumah. For him national sanitation is an obligation for ALL GOOD CITIZENS. not passive or BAAAAAAD citizens
Mahama 11 years ago

Truly said Nduom.They collect our taxes to chop, and then they come and tell us to clean gutters that zoom lion is collecting money for

Truly said Nduom.They collect our taxes to chop, and then they come and tell us to clean gutters that zoom lion is collecting money for
MenayeAFUAforiwa 11 years ago

Being trained as a Young Pioneer doesn't mean that he should blindly follow the stupid and useless do-nothing-leaders we have today.It saddens him to see our cities,towns and villages being engulfed in filths as it is today.

Being trained as a Young Pioneer doesn't mean that he should blindly follow the stupid and useless do-nothing-leaders we have today.It saddens him to see our cities,towns and villages being engulfed in filths as it is today.
Another Thief of Bagdad 11 years ago

You see,it's been said by many well meaning Ghanaians well before Obama re-stated it here that WE SHOULD ALLOW THE STRUCTURES TO WORK. NCCE is supposed to educate Ghanaians on their civic rights, icluding sanitation, not only ...
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You see,it's been said by many well meaning Ghanaians well before Obama re-stated it here that WE SHOULD ALLOW THE STRUCTURES TO WORK. NCCE is supposed to educate Ghanaians on their civic rights, icluding sanitation, not only on pollitcal issues. But are they doing that? If Nduom is pointing fingures at other political heads, he should come and tell us the damage he caused to Ghana when he worked with Deloitte & Tuche.
Hendrick Minnow 11 years ago

I don't think you guys have you nation at heart.

I don't think you guys have you nation at heart.
Ali 11 years ago

It is the the responsibility of the citizen not to throw litter into gutters. The gutters are for water. In the western world anyone found littering is fined. Laws must be made to reflect the present trend. Such a stupid uned ...
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It is the the responsibility of the citizen not to throw litter into gutters. The gutters are for water. In the western world anyone found littering is fined. Laws must be made to reflect the present trend. Such a stupid uneducated illiterate like Ndoum wants to be president.
Nana Yaw 11 years ago

The question is, why isn't the government arresting people for littering, urinating or defecating in public? If the government arrest and fined people, I think they will stop polluting the environment. But first, the governme ...
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The question is, why isn't the government arresting people for littering, urinating or defecating in public? If the government arrest and fined people, I think they will stop polluting the environment. But first, the government must do its part by making providing an alternative. Now, if there isn't an alternative, or even if there is and it isn't enough, what should the public do? I think I just opened your thought. The government collects taxes all over the country but what do they do with it? By the God's grace the country has enormous resources but what do our leaders do with them? Upon all these resources, our leaders go to other countries to beg for money but what do they do with them? May God bless Ghana.
Koshie 11 years ago

Ndc is always taking lazy options! What are our taxes for? In which civilized society do you have all citizens coming out to do one particular kind of job? Collect the taxes, organize the sanitation companies to clean and pay ...
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Ndc is always taking lazy options! What are our taxes for? In which civilized society do you have all citizens coming out to do one particular kind of job? Collect the taxes, organize the sanitation companies to clean and pay them with our taxes! Which part of this is rocket science?
CORNEY 11 years ago

You think that nonsense is patriotism?
Nduom is just saying what some of us are saying,some of us strong NDC members but we don't agree with that so called National Sanitation Day,it is backwardness,you don't see that in any ...
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You think that nonsense is patriotism?
Nduom is just saying what some of us are saying,some of us strong NDC members but we don't agree with that so called National Sanitation Day,it is backwardness,you don't see that in any civilized world,the minister should be ashamed of himself for not knowing what can keep our environment clean.

Close Observer 11 years ago

FOOLISH FOLLOWERS AND VOTERS, you are worse than those actively involved in corruption and thievery, because you give them cover. Ghana is where it is today because of FOOLISH FOLLOWERS AND VOTERS. Political party delegates a ...
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FOOLISH FOLLOWERS AND VOTERS, you are worse than those actively involved in corruption and thievery, because you give them cover. Ghana is where it is today because of FOOLISH FOLLOWERS AND VOTERS. Political party delegates are taking bribes before they vote for a candidate. What is the meaning of that? Bribe to cover expenses. Who asked you go into politics? if at the end of the day, the BAD PERSON who is able to pay more, wins political power, you have placed all of us in the hands of a corrupt person, and you want corruption to go away? If a DELEGATE ask for money for whatever reason before he votes, get him out of your party, if you love Ghana. POLITICS IS NOT FOR CHURCH Mice, it is for the RICH. HUNGRY POOR PEOPLE must get out of politics, and save Ghana from BRIBERY AND CORRUPTION. THE HUNGRY AND POOR must get this into their stupid head. When you go into politics, you will engage in the worse corrupt practices. I rest my case
papyrito 11 years ago

My friend kwame Nkrumah never clean gutter's and sweep streets fool

My friend kwame Nkrumah never clean gutter's and sweep streets fool
Parker 11 years ago

Masa stop the Hypocrisy!!! Wots the job of the AMAs n the KMAs? Isn't someone already paid to do these jobs? 25 million attention seekers n their clueless president

Masa stop the Hypocrisy!!! Wots the job of the AMAs n the KMAs? Isn't someone already paid to do these jobs? 25 million attention seekers n their clueless president
John 11 years ago

Thank you Paapa Nduom,where on this planet is the President involve in monthly clean-up?Just give money to the people to clean the city period,if the citizens litter prosecute them.

Thank you Paapa Nduom,where on this planet is the President involve in monthly clean-up?Just give money to the people to clean the city period,if the citizens litter prosecute them.
kumi 11 years ago

Responsible citizen dont liter around because there are no bins provided, u cant do that in uk, u.s or any European country so why encourage that in your own country?its ghanaians responsibility to make ghana attractive place ...
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Responsible citizen dont liter around because there are no bins provided, u cant do that in uk, u.s or any European country so why encourage that in your own country?its ghanaians responsibility to make ghana attractive place to visit not tye white so ghanaians be responsible for your environment. Now in some parts of uk if you spite on the floor is chargeable offence for spot fine or you face court judgement.
PK 11 years ago

It takes leadership to make laws and enforce them. Do you know why people in the US, UK etc do not litter, They have laws that fine voilators. Thats the job of local city governments. And thats why they provide dust bins arou ...
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It takes leadership to make laws and enforce them. Do you know why people in the US, UK etc do not litter, They have laws that fine voilators. Thats the job of local city governments. And thats why they provide dust bins around bus stops and restrooms in every house and gas stations. Its leaders that will make laws for people to follow. My 3year old daughter will never litter because they were taught in school and day cares not to do so. Can you say the same about Ghana? Its a whole leadership structure and failure.
NIA 11 years ago

YOU WILL SEE THE STUPID CORRUPT OKO VANDER-FUCK ARRESTING PEOPLE FOR NOT TAKING PART IN MUDAFUKER SANITATION INSTEAD MAKING HIS ABA-YE ABA-YE BOYS (CITY GUIDES) CLEAN ACCRA BUT RATHER CHASE PETTY TRADERS AND SIE THEIR GOODS ...
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YOU WILL SEE THE STUPID CORRUPT OKO VANDER-FUCK ARRESTING PEOPLE FOR NOT TAKING PART IN MUDAFUKER SANITATION INSTEAD MAKING HIS ABA-YE ABA-YE BOYS (CITY GUIDES) CLEAN ACCRA BUT RATHER CHASE PETTY TRADERS AND SIE THEIR GOODS AND POCKET THE MONEY.
ebola 11 years ago

Ghanains need to vote for someone like kwasi nduom.its time ghanains stand up against this bastards in govt. whwer are the collected taxes? where are the people paid to clean the gutters?

Ghanains need to vote for someone like kwasi nduom.its time ghanains stand up against this bastards in govt. whwer are the collected taxes? where are the people paid to clean the gutters?
Ras Bo @ London 11 years ago

You are looking for excuse not to clean...Is this a leader? Aiii Ghana

You are looking for excuse not to clean...Is this a leader? Aiii Ghana
KWAA 11 years ago

The man is right,this is the responsibility of Government,if we continue like this,next time Government will tell us to repair our roads because our roads are bad and is killing people through accidents,then it be our hospita ...
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The man is right,this is the responsibility of Government,if we continue like this,next time Government will tell us to repair our roads because our roads are bad and is killing people through accidents,then it be our hospitals,our schools and,and because everything in Ghana is decaying.so the question will be why do we pay taxes and what is the responsibility of Government?

KWADWO A 11 years ago

Talking about taxes. Are Ghanaians ready to pay their due share of taxes?
people are always going on strike because the government wants them to pay a little more in taxes. Ghanaians will do everything possible to flees the ...
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Talking about taxes. Are Ghanaians ready to pay their due share of taxes?
people are always going on strike because the government wants them to pay a little more in taxes. Ghanaians will do everything possible to flees the government. They do not want to pay taxes on imported goods, gasoline products but would want the government to do everything for them. We have to start putting people in prison as a deter-rant from paying taxes.
Obibs 11 years ago

Too right he is. Its absolutely the responsibility of government to ensure a clean environment.

Too right he is. Its absolutely the responsibility of government to ensure a clean environment.
Esther 11 years ago

You missed the point. No doubt your home town is dirty.

You missed the point. No doubt your home town is dirty.
Egya 11 years ago

No wonder your country is suffering from cholera, malaria and guinea worm. Listen to the man well, well, and stop the kindergarten thinking.

No wonder your country is suffering from cholera, malaria and guinea worm. Listen to the man well, well, and stop the kindergarten thinking.
ERIC K. 11 years ago

PLEASE HE HAS NOT MISSED ANY POINT. THIS MAN IS TALKING ABOUT JOB CREATION AND NOT ONCE A MONTH THING AS IT'S BEING DONE. WE ARE IN THE 21ST CENTURY OK WAKE UP.

PLEASE HE HAS NOT MISSED ANY POINT. THIS MAN IS TALKING ABOUT JOB CREATION AND NOT ONCE A MONTH THING AS IT'S BEING DONE. WE ARE IN THE 21ST CENTURY OK WAKE UP.
Egya 11 years ago

Lazy politicians and incompetent leaders - tell them to work and collect our taxes

Lazy politicians and incompetent leaders - tell them to work and collect our taxes
Yaw Selby 11 years ago

It's also the responsibility of the citizenry to responsibly dispose their refuse and to assist in clearing their environment. So many times we seeb ourself waiting for the leadership to tell what to do, the citizenry has the ...
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It's also the responsibility of the citizenry to responsibly dispose their refuse and to assist in clearing their environment. So many times we seeb ourself waiting for the leadership to tell what to do, the citizenry has the right to cleanup for the good of them self, their children and community.
Mr. Ndoum is right to link taxes and our rights.
KBK 11 years ago

What is the purpose of collecting taxes this government has failed the people of ghana don't repeat your mistake.we paid taxes for better services

What is the purpose of collecting taxes this government has failed the people of ghana don't repeat your mistake.we paid taxes for better services
ABLETSI 11 years ago

AO PAA KWESI NDUOM - YOU ARE THE ONLY SENSIBLE PERSON IN GHANA CONCERNING THIS NOTORIOUS SANITATION DAY. GHANA IS A FAILED STATE. WHERE ON EARTH DO WE ASK CITIZENS TO CLEAN THE CITIES? CLEANING THE CITIES IS THE RESPONSIBILI ...
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AO PAA KWESI NDUOM - YOU ARE THE ONLY SENSIBLE PERSON IN GHANA CONCERNING THIS NOTORIOUS SANITATION DAY. GHANA IS A FAILED STATE. WHERE ON EARTH DO WE ASK CITIZENS TO CLEAN THE CITIES? CLEANING THE CITIES IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF GOVERNMENT WHICH COLLECT THE TAXES AND MAKE SURE PART OF SUCH TAXES ARE USED TO EMPLOY PEOPLE TO CLEAN THE CITIES LIKE IN THE PAST.

THIS NDC GOVERNMENT IS VERY LAZY AND INCOMPETENT. IT IS HIGH TIME SOMEONE SENDS THE GOVERNMENT TO COURT OVER THIS CLEAN UPS.

I WAS RECENTLY IN ZURICH, SWITZERLAND AND THENCE TO HAMBURG IN GERMANY AND I SAW THAT SPECIAL CLEANERS WERE PAID FROM THE TAX PAYERS MONEY TO CLEAN THE CITY.

WHAT THE NDC IS DOING AT THE MOMENT IS ANOTHER WAY OF CORRUPTING THE SYSTEM I.E. TO USE THE CITIZENS TO CLEAN THE CITIES INSTEAD OF USING THE TAX PAYERS MONEY TO DO THAT JOB SO THEY POCKET IT. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH FOR THIS GOVERNMENT. WE NEED TO KICK THEM OUT 2016!!!!!!!
MenayeAFUAforiwa 11 years ago

He is not a lazy man but the government headed by lazy people. Where in the world had one you ever heard of a government shirking its responsibility to her citizens to clean its cities on particular days? Where are those empl ...
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He is not a lazy man but the government headed by lazy people. Where in the world had one you ever heard of a government shirking its responsibility to her citizens to clean its cities on particular days? Where are those employed to do such cleanings? Why are they paid for? Stupid things will never end in Ghana. Mugabe was right in saying the Great Ghana he knew in 1960 is mired in hopelessness today.

Joe 11 years ago

There is no law anywhere in the world that compels citizens to desist gutters. yes, we are responsible in cleaning our home and surroundings but certainly not to desilt gutters and clean the streets. Someone is paid to do it ...
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There is no law anywhere in the world that compels citizens to desist gutters. yes, we are responsible in cleaning our home and surroundings but certainly not to desilt gutters and clean the streets. Someone is paid to do it and if they are not doing it, the Minical executives should do itsnd not the citizens. This shoes incompetence on the part of Kojo Bonsu in Kumasi and Oko Vanderpuje in Accra and the rest.
Kojo 11 years ago

This guys is fond of flowery proclamations and pretentions of superior knowledge and capabilities. Yet we all saw him as a minister of State and we all know that he was as mediocre as the next minister. He has nothing to show ...
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This guys is fond of flowery proclamations and pretentions of superior knowledge and capabilities. Yet we all saw him as a minister of State and we all know that he was as mediocre as the next minister. He has nothing to show for his period as minister. Now he sits on the sides now, after failed attempts at standing for president, with yellow pretensions and empty talk.
BRO DA N -TRC 11 years ago

BLESSED PEOPLE OF THE NATIONS OF THE WORLD, NOBLE PEOPLE OF AFRICA, INNOCENT PEOPLE OF GHANA; NATION BUILDING ACCORDING TO -THE NATIONAL VISION; -WE ARE ALL INVOLVED.ONE GHANA!! (PULSE); LET MY PEOPLE THINK. FOR, "IT IS FINIS ...
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BLESSED PEOPLE OF THE NATIONS OF THE WORLD, NOBLE PEOPLE OF AFRICA, INNOCENT PEOPLE OF GHANA; NATION BUILDING ACCORDING TO -THE NATIONAL VISION; -WE ARE ALL INVOLVED.ONE GHANA!! (PULSE); LET MY PEOPLE THINK. FOR, "IT IS FINISHED", "OCCUPY TILL I COME". SELAH.
TOGETHER, WE CAN! WITH GOD, WE CAN! GOD BLESS AFRICA TO -UNITE-IN THE PERSUIT OF -THE VISION AND THE MISSION- TO THE BLESSING OF -HUMANITY- FOR "WE ARE ALL INVOLVED". GOD BLESS THE DIDGNIFIED PEOPLE OF GHANA WITH -THE UNDERSTANDING- THAT; -"WE ARE ALL INVOLVED"- IN ; "THE NATION BUILDING" ACCORDING TO -"THE NATIONAL VISION". GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR NATION WITH THE -"WILLING MIND AND A PERFECT HEART- REGARDING OF THE -NATIONAL VISION AGAINST THE GLOBAL MAN-MADE "JACOB'S TROUBLE". SELAH.. AND, GOD BLESS OUR HOMELAND GHANA.
NOTE
APPRECIATIONS TO -GHANAWEB- FOR THE SPACE. AND TO -MIGHTY GOD RADIO- FOR THE LORD'S SONGS.
ATOOOO 11 years ago

This Paa Kwesi Nduom mna is looking more like somebody who does not think these days. In a country where resources are scarce, it is the people who must help. Has Paa Kwesi heard of South Korea, Malaysia etc and how they bec ...
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This Paa Kwesi Nduom mna is looking more like somebody who does not think these days. In a country where resources are scarce, it is the people who must help. Has Paa Kwesi heard of South Korea, Malaysia etc and how they became what they are now. lets stop these useless criticism
Okuley 11 years ago

South Korea or Malaysia didn't get to where they are simply by asking citizens to become street sweepers and garbage collectors! They improved education and applied division of labour: you specialized in what you did best! Go ...
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South Korea or Malaysia didn't get to where they are simply by asking citizens to become street sweepers and garbage collectors! They improved education and applied division of labour: you specialized in what you did best! Government collected taxes and paid people to do their various jobs! Collecting taxes, providing sanitation is not rocket science! If you can't provide such basic services as water, sanitation, electricity and healthcare you have no business being in government!
TOFE 11 years ago

resources are scarce indeed! when people have delight in milking the animals without feeding them, you say the resources are scarce. it takes a good leader to change the trend for the better. can the monthly cleaning change t ...
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resources are scarce indeed! when people have delight in milking the animals without feeding them, you say the resources are scarce. it takes a good leader to change the trend for the better. can the monthly cleaning change the sanitation situation! please what will be the result if reluctant persons are forced to the cleaning site but fail to do serious work. Again, what will be the fate of the national cleaners who are paid with the taxes collected? some of these workers close at 9am but take their full wages because they are ndc members. God save Ghana!
ZITO 11 years ago

even if we give this NDC voters one million years they can never never never understand Dr Nduom because a decorated donkey is nothing but still a donkey.......LOOK AT POOR VOLTA REGION AND YET EWE CHIEFS SUPPORTED WOYOME FOR ...
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even if we give this NDC voters one million years they can never never never understand Dr Nduom because a decorated donkey is nothing but still a donkey.......LOOK AT POOR VOLTA REGION AND YET EWE CHIEFS SUPPORTED WOYOME FOR DUPING GHANAIANS............so please Dr Nduom these people can't think straight so leave them to clean the gutters where they belong WHILST NDC CHOPS THEIR MONEY THROUGH SADA SUBAH GYEEDA.....heeeheeeheeeeeeeee hahaaaa.......
ZITO 11 years ago

NDC are not fit to rule.......they are thieves whilst their followers are too sheepish and ignorant.....

NDC are not fit to rule.......they are thieves whilst their followers are too sheepish and ignorant.....
Modibo Keita 11 years ago

I think Ghanaian voted for the wrong people to rule us. This time we have to vote this incompetent government out. They are planning to buy our votes, what I want to tell the good people of Ghana is that when they offer u m ...
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I think Ghanaian voted for the wrong people to rule us. This time we have to vote this incompetent government out. They are planning to buy our votes, what I want to tell the good people of Ghana is that when they offer u money take it and vote them out. We don´t have to go through this suffering again.
Nana Kwame Asuom 11 years ago

To vote 4 who Nana Addo tweaaa that useless oldman

To vote 4 who Nana Addo tweaaa that useless oldman
NANA 11 years ago

Lack of knowledge shall our people perish. Very sad that those managing the country are morons.

Lack of knowledge shall our people perish. Very sad that those managing the country are morons.
ERIC K. 11 years ago

I AM IN AGREEMENT WITH MR. NDUOM. SHOULD A NATION COME TO A HALT AND LOSE SO MUCH TIME IN THE 'GUTTERS' WHILE WE CAN EMPLOY OTHERS TO DO THAT AND GET PAID. WE NEED TO BE CLEAN ALWAYS AND NOT ONCE IN A MONTH. I THINK WE NEED T ...
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I AM IN AGREEMENT WITH MR. NDUOM. SHOULD A NATION COME TO A HALT AND LOSE SO MUCH TIME IN THE 'GUTTERS' WHILE WE CAN EMPLOY OTHERS TO DO THAT AND GET PAID. WE NEED TO BE CLEAN ALWAYS AND NOT ONCE IN A MONTH. I THINK WE NEED TO CHANGE THE WAY WE DO THINGS IN THIS 21ST CENTURY.
Nana Amane 11 years ago

I agree 100% with Papa Nduom, it will be unfair on the part of the government to take this move after all the taxes we pay, the huge sums of money given out to Zoomlion and the rest to manage our waste. Ironically, the paste ...
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I agree 100% with Papa Nduom, it will be unfair on the part of the government to take this move after all the taxes we pay, the huge sums of money given out to Zoomlion and the rest to manage our waste. Ironically, the paste two years have seen soo much money given to waste management companies, yet people died out of cholera. The era where the state was not paying these wasteful bills, the citizenry always supported in such communal labor activities. Those days were full of fun and real work put together. But now, Mr. Minister, we will not side with you unless you are able to tell us what the monies payed to the waste management companies were actually used for.
kumi 11 years ago

Responsible citizen dont liter around because there are no bins provided, u cant do that in uk, u.s or any European country so why encourage that in your own country?its ghanaians responsibility to make ghana attractive p ...
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Responsible citizen dont liter around because there are no bins provided, u cant do that in uk, u.s or any European country so why encourage that in your own country?its ghanaians responsibility to make ghana attractive place to visit not tye white so ghanaians be responsible for your environment. Now in some parts of uk if you spite on the floor is chargeable offence for spot fine or you face court judgement.
Abudas 11 years ago

That is non patriotic comments odies.
No wander you have not been able to pull up to 2% in 2 general election in Ghana. Ghana does need leaders like you. You are comparing apples and oranges. The attitude of people in UK etc ...
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That is non patriotic comments odies.
No wander you have not been able to pull up to 2% in 2 general election in Ghana. Ghana does need leaders like you. You are comparing apples and oranges. The attitude of people in UK etc towards sanitation is positive and that cannot be said of Ghana and they have punitive measures against those who break laws on sanitation. How many people pay taxes in Ghana? You have failed before your first election victory. If you don't have any contribution to make then just shut up.
Toffey 11 years ago

Dr. Nduom is very right. He's speaking wisdom. Mahama and his ministers should go for pen and paper and jot down important points and apply them expediently. This Sanitation Day thing is a complete nonsense. It's days are lon ...
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Dr. Nduom is very right. He's speaking wisdom. Mahama and his ministers should go for pen and paper and jot down important points and apply them expediently. This Sanitation Day thing is a complete nonsense. It's days are long gone and dead!
QUEEN 11 years ago

Renowned American preacher, Bishop T.D Jakes has called for a team of thinking and vibrant leaders to inspire the much needed transformation the country expects.

According to him, Ghana needs innovative and resourceful le ...
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Renowned American preacher, Bishop T.D Jakes has called for a team of thinking and vibrant leaders to inspire the much needed transformation the country expects.

According to him, Ghana needs innovative and resourceful leaders with ideas to transform the country and not leaders who act in their own interests.

Addressing a breakfast meeting of corporate leaders put together by the Action Chapel International, Bishop Jakes charged Ghanaians to do away with mediocrity.

He said in order for the country to develop, it will need a group of leaders who can think of new ideas and are “assets and not liabilities.”

These leaders according to Bishop Jakes should be people who are “bringing something to the table and are willing to help the country get to where it wants to get to.”

He said until the country finds these people, it will be surrounded by those who are mediocre and will not contribute anything to the development and growth of the Nation.

President John Mahama who was present at the meeting expressed solidarity with the African-American community in the United States who have been protesting over perceived police impunity and brutality.

According to him, the protests are a sign that America has its own problem and is in need of true leadership.

President Mahama said the struggle on civil rights is not over and that the situation calls for a leadership of a new generation of Martin Luther King’s and other renowned civil right leaders in America to rise and fight against the abuse against blacks in that country.

He is however confident that with the presence of T.D Jakes and other strong African-American personalities in America, the next phase of the African –American struggle can be fought and won.

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor was also present at the meeting.
ADANKO 11 years ago

WHY SHOULD WE AND THE PRESIDENT LEAVE OUR JOBS AND CLEAN GUTTERS? WHY DO WE PAY TAXES? AND MUNICIPAL LEVIES? AFTER PAYING SOMEBODY JUST CHOPS IT WHILE WE CLEAR THE GUTTERS? NO, NOT ACCEPTABLE. NO MATTER WHAT PEOPLE SAY THIS I ...
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WHY SHOULD WE AND THE PRESIDENT LEAVE OUR JOBS AND CLEAN GUTTERS? WHY DO WE PAY TAXES? AND MUNICIPAL LEVIES? AFTER PAYING SOMEBODY JUST CHOPS IT WHILE WE CLEAR THE GUTTERS? NO, NOT ACCEPTABLE. NO MATTER WHAT PEOPLE SAY THIS IS A DEMOCRATIC ERA NOT A MILITARY REVOLUTIONARY ERA. WHO IS DOING THE PRESIDENT'S JOB WHEN HE IS CLEANING GUTTERS NOT CONSIDERING THE SECURITY RISKS INVOLVED. WE ARE JOKERS AND THE PRESIDENT THINKS IT IS A GREAT PR GIMMICK. I THINK THIS IS CHEAP PROPAGANDA! SHOWS WE CAN DO WITHOUT A PRESIDENT ANY DAY!
Anaaba.Bawku 11 years ago

We are ready kick out the Ewes as we are doing to JJ and take proper control of the party.A payback for what jj did to Limann.

We are ready kick out the Ewes as we are doing to JJ and take proper control of the party.A payback for what jj did to Limann.
Bawku Naaba 11 years ago

We are ready to kick out the Ewes as we are doing to JJ and take proper control of the party.A payback for what jj did to Limann.

We are ready to kick out the Ewes as we are doing to JJ and take proper control of the party.A payback for what jj did to Limann.
Abeeku Mensah 11 years ago

Paa Kwesi Nduom knows good and darn well that in Ghana the word government is more apt to imply the national government and not local governments. Paa Kwesi also knows national governments do not run advice and prefer one was ...
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Paa Kwesi Nduom knows good and darn well that in Ghana the word government is more apt to imply the national government and not local governments. Paa Kwesi also knows national governments do not run advice and prefer one waste and sanitation management entity over another and more likely most of those outfits may not have the logistics to operate in all cities/regions in Ghana. Furthermore, Paa Kwesi Nduom knows that taxes attributed to sewage/drainage and sanitation is never a national assessed tax but local because of variance, dump disposal fees etc.

To me it is this lack of intellectual honesty and misinformation that continues to stifle progress by contributing to the dummying down of the voter public who become interested in political talking points that solutions based on facts. And who are those running local governments under the decentralized urban and rural planning and development scheme? Does Paa Kwesi think if the setup of the scheme had been what it was cracked up to be cities and towns will be wallowing in filth in this day and age? As an astute businessman Paa Kwesi knows that it is the faulty decentralization policies that has given rise to most of our problems including policing and crime prevention.
qq D 11 years ago

shocking,what's wrong with national cleaning exercise,too low boss,no politics common sense.aaaba!

shocking,what's wrong with national cleaning exercise,too low boss,no politics common sense.aaaba!
ASEM WO MANO 11 years ago

President moustache?
What A Nation

President moustache?
What A Nation
Kofi 11 years ago

The so-called National Sanitation Day where the president gets into the gutters to clean them is just a failure in leadership.

The so-called National Sanitation Day where the president gets into the gutters to clean them is just a failure in leadership.
south africa 11 years ago

Then tell citizens of Ashanti Region to pay their taxes so that local government can clean their cities. If total taxes from Osu is more than taxes collected from Ashanti Region, how could gov't cleans their city?

Then tell citizens of Ashanti Region to pay their taxes so that local government can clean their cities. If total taxes from Osu is more than taxes collected from Ashanti Region, how could gov't cleans their city?
Efo Kwaku Canada 11 years ago

You're right guy to lead Ghana but you don't have enough MPs and right people to help you so join NPP and forgot about Kwame Nkrumah his ideas was good but was becoming a dictator thinking he was the only wise at that time ,

You're right guy to lead Ghana but you don't have enough MPs and right people to help you so join NPP and forgot about Kwame Nkrumah his ideas was good but was becoming a dictator thinking he was the only wise at that time ,
Efo Kwaku Canada 11 years ago

NDC always sent Ghana backwards like 50 years back K4 without oil hired individuals company to clean the country now with oil money NDC fools party wants Ghanaians to clean so that they keep the money in their pockets , idiot ...
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NDC always sent Ghana backwards like 50 years back K4 without oil hired individuals company to clean the country now with oil money NDC fools party wants Ghanaians to clean so that they keep the money in their pockets , idiots and greedy bustards NDC gov't , circulates the money in the system , come to Canada , they give you the money and tax you , even paying your bills they will tax you but because the government circulates the money the people don't care
Peace 11 years ago

Government should take taxes and make sure towns and villages are cleaned. Good point! But let ask our selves how many people pay tax in our villages. I think there is nothing wrong if citizens take the responsibility by maki ...
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Government should take taxes and make sure towns and villages are cleaned. Good point! But let ask our selves how many people pay tax in our villages. I think there is nothing wrong if citizens take the responsibility by making sure they don't litter every where any how.
Butubu 11 years ago

Just take a ride on the Tema motorway you will understand why people are not motivated to pay taxes.

Just take a ride on the Tema motorway you will understand why people are not motivated to pay taxes.
Aggrieved citizen 11 years ago

Anas please investigate the consular section of the South African high commission in Accra and the way the officers are handling visa applications with their ridiculous demands and bribes

Anas please investigate the consular section of the South African high commission in Accra and the way the officers are handling visa applications with their ridiculous demands and bribes
Sam, Bern 11 years ago

I don't think so in our current situation, how many people can you employ to collect the garbage if the 25million people are all dropping things around? then u need 25million people from another country to collect the filth.
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I don't think so in our current situation, how many people can you employ to collect the garbage if the 25million people are all dropping things around? then u need 25million people from another country to collect the filth.

We are dirty as a people and this consciousness is key for us to change our bad attitude, Until then we must all be organized to clean what we dropped, until we stop so that the few people in charge of cleaning can do a possible task but not the impossible littering of 25 million people.

Government must however be responsible by checking on the MDA to do their, work. the corruption there is mind boggling, all property rates goes into individual pockets and advertising rate are chop money for a few who are unqualified to occupy that post they are holding.

Until proper qualified individuals are employed at the MDA Ghana will not make any progress
GhanaBA 11 years ago

can you drop filth in the U.S?
if your answer is NO then why?
the U.S. population is a little of 380 million. do the U.S. need 380 million to clean the entire continent?
if your answer is NO then why?

can you drop filth in the U.S?
if your answer is NO then why?
the U.S. population is a little of 380 million. do the U.S. need 380 million to clean the entire continent?
if your answer is NO then why?
Law, Tema 11 years ago

Kudos to Ndom for this candid opinion. Why can't our taxes be used to to provide employment for the even the NDC youth that you misuse during elections. We will soon see how much is being spent on sanitation day. May the Goo ...
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Kudos to Ndom for this candid opinion. Why can't our taxes be used to to provide employment for the even the NDC youth that you misuse during elections. We will soon see how much is being spent on sanitation day. May the Good Lord save us!
Soothsayer 11 years ago

Environmental cleanliness is the duty of every sound minded human being. Who's the government, the president, the minister or the DCE?

Environmental cleanliness is the duty of every sound minded human being. Who's the government, the president, the minister or the DCE?
stephen yeboah 11 years ago

i agree with doctor nduom why are they collecting taxes and what is oko vandapuye doing this sanitation excercise must be voluntary

i agree with doctor nduom why are they collecting taxes and what is oko vandapuye doing this sanitation excercise must be voluntary
Emmanuel Adu Aniboye-fofie 11 years ago

The purported statement made by Dr.Kwesi Nduom, on his Facebook page, smacks of a display of intellectual dishonesty! Albeit the fact that it is government's responsibility to clean our cities and others, it is equally true t ...
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The purported statement made by Dr.Kwesi Nduom, on his Facebook page, smacks of a display of intellectual dishonesty! Albeit the fact that it is government's responsibility to clean our cities and others, it is equally true that the maintenance of clean cities is a shared responsibility for the citizenry and government. It is the responsibility of the citizenry to ensure that garbage is not dumped into the open-drains. It is also the responsibility of the citizenry to ensure that plastics and rubbish are not littered around any how. So, is Kwesi Nduom saying that if people go about indulging in such habits; littering their surroundings with plastic bags, consciously throwing garbage into drains and gutters, they should not be involved directly to clear the mess? Even in the societies or countries Dr. Nduom cited, people and groups in the commuties periodically organize clean-ups! What has he got to say about that? These politicians should better shy away from the habit of always watering down any good intended program spearheaded by government,just for the purpose of whipping up hatred for government! Dr.nduom, you should better join in the mobilization of the people to confront the filth that is engulfing our cities, towns and communities or you should better shut up!
Papa2 11 years ago

Why have a government at all then? If we had better government, those who litter would think twice before doing so. It is why we elect people to bring order, discipline etc. You want to jump into the gutter with Mahama, g ...
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Why have a government at all then? If we had better government, those who litter would think twice before doing so. It is why we elect people to bring order, discipline etc. You want to jump into the gutter with Mahama, go full speed ahead. I will pay my taxes and look for a better leader to utilize the money efficiently to solve the problems we have. Neuron is right.
Paa Joe 11 years ago

OPAYIN NDOUM, GOVERNMENT HAS THE RESPONSIBILTY TO COLLECT TAXES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE INFRASTRUCTURE IN THE COUNTRY.

UNFORTUNATELY, THESE TAXES HAVE SINCE BEEN MANIPULATED BY PEOPLE PLACED AT VARIOUS POSTIONS FOR THE ...
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OPAYIN NDOUM, GOVERNMENT HAS THE RESPONSIBILTY TO COLLECT TAXES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE INFRASTRUCTURE IN THE COUNTRY.

UNFORTUNATELY, THESE TAXES HAVE SINCE BEEN MANIPULATED BY PEOPLE PLACED AT VARIOUS POSTIONS FOR THE SAKE OF THEIR OWN WELFARE.

AT THE SAME TIME, HOW DO YOU EXPECT THE GOVERNMENT TO CLEAN CITIES, TOWNS AND URBAN CETRES WHEN THERE ARE NO FUNTIONAL LOCAL COUNCIL ADMINISTRATION SYSTEM, BUT STILL BASED ON ASSEMBLIES THAT STILL RECIEVES FIVE(5)PERCENT FROM THE NATIONAL GDP TO SERVICE ONLY SALARIES AND WAGES OF THESE ASSEMBLIES.

PARDON ME TO ASK-DO THEY EDUCATED REALLY KNOW WHY WE ARE STILL BACKWARD, UNDERDEVELOPED AND EXTREME POOR.

IT IS INDEED A TERRIBLE DEED WHICH NOTHING CAN JUSTIFY IT.
TWEAA 11 years ago

WHETHER THEY MAKE THE SANITATION DAY MANDATORY OR NOT, IT IS NOT JUST GOING TO WORK. MARK IT...IT WILL BE ABANDONED IN NO TIME.....

WHETHER THEY MAKE THE SANITATION DAY MANDATORY OR NOT, IT IS NOT JUST GOING TO WORK. MARK IT...IT WILL BE ABANDONED IN NO TIME.....
DDKT 11 years ago

Ghana is not worth dying for

Ghana is not worth dying for
Liberty 11 years ago

I thought you a true person. you are just a rubber stamp to political power. we need not just competent people to rule Ghana but critical thinkers who can analyse, synthesize and evaluate phenomena or event before talking on ...
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I thought you a true person. you are just a rubber stamp to political power. we need not just competent people to rule Ghana but critical thinkers who can analyse, synthesize and evaluate phenomena or event before talking on issues. you lack reflective thinking skills you are selfish. you want everybody to die of cholera. in fact you're unpatriotic citizen, lazy, I dislike your comment, you annoyed me, task from where? attitudinal disease which need to be cure is in your thinking faculty. you craze paaaaaaaah. this I now know who exactly you. excuse my language fool you are to make that misleading comment
papyrito 11 years ago

Its a big shame to NDC & its cronies for taking taxes and yet Ghana is full of chocked gutters that citizens has to spent time to cleaned. John mahama needs brain surgery look he is taking jerry Rawlings play book of 1979 whe ...
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Its a big shame to NDC & its cronies for taking taxes and yet Ghana is full of chocked gutters that citizens has to spent time to cleaned. John mahama needs brain surgery look he is taking jerry Rawlings play book of 1979 when l was just 4years. He is stupid thinking that ghanaians are stupid like him.
Photosy 11 years ago

It is strange when I hear educated idiots talk nonsense in the name of politics. Generally, the countries he mentioned collect the taxes, yes, they keep the environments clean, yes their citizens are law abiding, tidy, they d ...
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It is strange when I hear educated idiots talk nonsense in the name of politics. Generally, the countries he mentioned collect the taxes, yes, they keep the environments clean, yes their citizens are law abiding, tidy, they don't throw rubbish anywhere, the DONT defecate at their beaches, they don't throw rubbish out of moving vehicle, they don't package rubbish from the homes and dispose of them in the open. Generally speaking, GHANAIANS themselves have failed their country by creating the filth around them and I believe MR NDUOM should know better than the rubbish he is spewing. As a member of the Kuffour Administration and obviously under VP Aliu MAHAMA as well, why didn't he tell that to Alui Mahama when he launched is campaign on keeping the environment clean ? Am I missing something ? This man has disappointed me, I thought he should have known better than expose himself in such a manner. YOUR COUNTRY PEOPLE ARE JUST DIRTY, IRRESPONSIBLE AND UNLAWLESS . THEY SHOULD STOP WASTING THE TAX COLLECTED BY GOVERNMENT BY KEEPING THEIR OWN ENVIRONMENT CLEAN. IS THIS TOO MUCH TO ASK OF DIRTY IRRESPONSIBLE PEOPLE ?
@@@@@@@@ 11 years ago

That is their job to clean toilets and on the street. NOW THEY are building and buying hotels in DUBAI ONLY WORTHLESS PEOPLE WILL DO THIS NA ST JOB.

That is their job to clean toilets and on the street. NOW THEY are building and buying hotels in DUBAI ONLY WORTHLESS PEOPLE WILL DO THIS NA ST JOB.
Zewukrebekuku 11 years ago

look at Mr one vote also talking. who is deceiving you that you can be a president. are you patriotic ?idiot come again.

look at Mr one vote also talking. who is deceiving you that you can be a president. are you patriotic ?idiot come again.
Papa2 11 years ago

That's right. Waste your vote on clueless Mahama and continue to love in darkness!

That's right. Waste your vote on clueless Mahama and continue to love in darkness!
james 11 years ago

Sensible talk ,you have proof to the entire world that you posses the qualities of a good leader thank you

Sensible talk ,you have proof to the entire world that you posses the qualities of a good leader thank you
OK 11 years ago

Cholera indeed

Cholera indeed
NAA DEDEI 11 years ago

I FEEL VERY SAD FOR YOU. YOU ARE CHALLENGING A WORD YOU DON'T EVEN KNOW. WHICH TEACHER THOUGHT YOU CHORELA? A BEG MASA, GO GET YOUR MONEY FROM THAT TEACHER OO, THE RIGHT WORD IS WHAT MR. NDOUM SAID. HOPE YOU LEARN.

I FEEL VERY SAD FOR YOU. YOU ARE CHALLENGING A WORD YOU DON'T EVEN KNOW. WHICH TEACHER THOUGHT YOU CHORELA? A BEG MASA, GO GET YOUR MONEY FROM THAT TEACHER OO, THE RIGHT WORD IS WHAT MR. NDOUM SAID. HOPE YOU LEARN.
Parker 11 years ago

In stead of the law dealing with those in charge of cleaning our cities for not doing their jobs, we go out there n clean in the name of patriotism!
Patriotism my A$$$$!!!
Our bin has been outside my gate for 2wks, the bin ...
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In stead of the law dealing with those in charge of cleaning our cities for not doing their jobs, we go out there n clean in the name of patriotism!
Patriotism my A$$$$!!!
Our bin has been outside my gate for 2wks, the bin man is no where to be found. It's sinking n producing more flies n coursing cholera! Yet we turn a blind eye n go outside to clean.
Hypocricy at the highest order!!!
runnables,us 11 years ago

Some Ghanaians are STUPID,Papa Nduom is saying the truth yet you insult him .What is wrong with the blackman?Haba.

Some Ghanaians are STUPID,Papa Nduom is saying the truth yet you insult him .What is wrong with the blackman?Haba.
JH New York 11 years ago

Sick and Confused nation !

Sick and Confused nation !
Nana Agyeman Berhene....(Essuowin/Ama 11 years ago

What did Dr Nduom say wrong? For me even if the President comes to the house adjacent mine to clear. the rubbish I won't even open my door and see his face. Is it my duty to do somebody's work. for him after paying all these ...
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What did Dr Nduom say wrong? For me even if the President comes to the house adjacent mine to clear. the rubbish I won't even open my door and see his face. Is it my duty to do somebody's work. for him after paying all these taxes? What is the work of the MMDCE's?
Mr.Green. 11 years ago

I think Nduom knows very well when develop countries like Great Britin, France etc were on the state like Africa today they native gave a helping hand to clean their country. Please very good step and stop dirty politics.

I think Nduom knows very well when develop countries like Great Britin, France etc were on the state like Africa today they native gave a helping hand to clean their country. Please very good step and stop dirty politics.
Mr.Green. 11 years ago

How many of you pay taxes to the state? Think wisely. Let us all involve in this action to have clean country.

How many of you pay taxes to the state? Think wisely. Let us all involve in this action to have clean country.

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