Ghanaians resources are just being wasted by our corrupt leaders. This is a country which gives us aid, yet the ministers travels in economy class.
Ghanaians resources are just being wasted by our corrupt leaders. This is a country which gives us aid, yet the ministers travels in economy class.
Alkebulan 9 years ago
ISupport him on this one.Our ministers even use Siren including motorcade when going about their business or personal affairs. It's all waste of our resources. They the British also support all these waste of resources and no ... read full comment
ISupport him on this one.Our ministers even use Siren including motorcade when going about their business or personal affairs. It's all waste of our resources. They the British also support all these waste of resources and not freezing ministers who have accounts in their countrise which is Ghana property. Corruption must die
insight to the bone 9 years ago
we see now the northern tribalism trying to destabilize the good fortunes of the NPP so that pepeni Mahama can remain there for another term. its all about tribalism , the politics is used camoflage the true intentions and mi ... read full comment
we see now the northern tribalism trying to destabilize the good fortunes of the NPP so that pepeni Mahama can remain there for another term. its all about tribalism , the politics is used camoflage the true intentions and mislead the righteous , the situation is very serious and only wishful thinking can cause otherwise mature intellectuals to remain naive and ignorant of this reality. Honorable individuals should close ranks first with the Akans otherwise their potential is only wasted.It is clear to us the strategy of constant mismanagement that causes time consuming distractions and disorganization.Just see the legacy of this Pepeni/ayigbe menace of a govt. all you need to do is to go to the Tema motorway and observe how these idiots drive . You will see trucks on the inner fast lane going at 15 miles an hour and dont care that this offensive driving is causing traffic behind them.The pepeni aboaba pepeni IGP is not concerned to send dispatch riders to fine these irresponsible drivers and bring order as the whole country is in disorder with the dumsor.Its time to form alliances against this political/oligarchy mafia that seem to stop at nothing to stay in power and be vigilant against these spies and infiltrators with their wicked agenda. They hype themselves up with statements that are intended to make everything Akan bad , we see this with even JJ taking the swipe with unfair destructive critisms whenever he can at murdered Atta Mills. Their envy , skinpain and irrational hate of the Akans is fueled by their selfish greed and corruption . This hate impulse has infected the unsuspecting non Akans and even put a guilt complex mentality on some of the Akans in the south. The underground subliminal propaganda and behind the scenes mouth to ear dissemination of tis anti Akan agenda has a stranglehold on the country ensuring we shall never develop and will not have freedom or justice without a war or shedding blood. NPP seems to be in turmoil but we know what the real deal is so dont give a damn. We know about these election rigging organizations and their strategy of creating scandals that lead to justification of them being able to electronically massage the figures in any country . Do not be swayed by these fabrications but remain true to the cause of ultimate freedom for the Akans . A whole sitting president was murdered but because he was Akan such an uproar and outcry we did not see as we are now witnessing with this acid attack . See the way the ndc media is trying to spin things so it appears that there is no alternative but them. We are not impressed nor can we be deceived they can only remain issues if people are not sophisticated or mature so refuse to analyze the true motives behind these events and hidden agendas
Another Thief of Baghdad 9 years ago
In Ghana our 'leaders' are so much in love with the colonial exploitation that was bequeathed to us.So some are paid on Article 71 that entitles them to extravagant salaries in the midst of want by other workers. And they are ... read full comment
In Ghana our 'leaders' are so much in love with the colonial exploitation that was bequeathed to us.So some are paid on Article 71 that entitles them to extravagant salaries in the midst of want by other workers. And they are all very happy about it. Why should our politicians travel 1st class instead of economy? I know why. They are living or rather WASTING other peoples money so they dont care. What a rotten country?
YAW 9 years ago
This guy called Benjamin should just shut up and concentrate on his job here as a diplomat.He is criticizing everything Ghanaian. The Govt.,the press NGOs, why why why? Is he the only Diplomat in Ghana?
This guy called Benjamin should just shut up and concentrate on his job here as a diplomat.He is criticizing everything Ghanaian. The Govt.,the press NGOs, why why why? Is he the only Diplomat in Ghana?
non-partisan 9 years ago
The effect of high interest rates and Treasury Bills (T-Bills) yield in Ghana
06-01-2015
The effect of high interest rates and Treasury Bills (T-Bills) yield in Ghana
06-01-2015
JOYCE KOFI-DUA 9 years ago
WHAT IS WRONG WITH YAW. ARE YOU INSANE NOT TO WANT WHAT THE DIPLOMATE IS SAYING? DO YOU SUPPORT YOUR LEADERS SPENDING ALL YOUR MONEY ANY HOW? AND YET THEY GO BEGGING FOR IMF LOAN? IF YOU ARE PLEASED WITH THAT THEN, YOU ARE A ... read full comment
WHAT IS WRONG WITH YAW. ARE YOU INSANE NOT TO WANT WHAT THE DIPLOMATE IS SAYING? DO YOU SUPPORT YOUR LEADERS SPENDING ALL YOUR MONEY ANY HOW? AND YET THEY GO BEGGING FOR IMF LOAN? IF YOU ARE PLEASED WITH THAT THEN, YOU ARE A MORON, PERIOD.
tikuma 9 years ago
Are you doubting his state of mind? You dont need a specialist to diagnose his state of mind.We are in trouble in Ghana now. Everything is looked with political glasses. We have to stop this and be objective and stop tarnishi ... read full comment
Are you doubting his state of mind? You dont need a specialist to diagnose his state of mind.We are in trouble in Ghana now. Everything is looked with political glasses. We have to stop this and be objective and stop tarnishing the image of people who express facts and not even views about ourveconomy.May be Yaw suffers under this type of economy more than anyone else. But he has been blinded by the few coins normally thrown at his feet. Is unfortunate
YAW 9 years ago
In a country where 62% of the population lives in extreme poverty, a Nigerian senator takes home roughly £1.1m every year in salary plus benefits. MPs must make do with £900,000. In comparison, David Cameron earns £142,500 ... read full comment
In a country where 62% of the population lives in extreme poverty, a Nigerian senator takes home roughly £1.1m every year in salary plus benefits. MPs must make do with £900,000. In comparison, David Cameron earns £142,500 as UK prime minister.
Nigeria’s lawmakers fly first class, lodge in the priciest rooms at the fanciest hotels and live in Beverly Hills-style mansions, all at the public’s expense. And they get away with this in a country where millions go to bed hungry. But Muhammadu Buhari, who has been officially sworn in as Nigeria’s head of state today after winning presidential elections in March, has vowed to lead a different, more modest kind of lifestyle and to cut down on what he terms “wastages”.
Buhari’s past behaviour lends credibility to his promises. Even though he was the military head of state from 1983-85 and has held several other top political positions, he is known for his ascetic lifestyle and incorruptibility. His personal home is a modest bungalow. After meeting Cameron at 10 Downing Street last week, Buhari reportedly flew home economy class, an event which made headlines in Nigeria due to its sheer novelty. He has also announced that his presidential convoy will obey traffic rules like everyone else, another first. If he continues in this fashion, Nigeria’s new president could play a huge role in changing public perceptions of how a political leader is expected to behave and how “power” should be wielded.
Buhari will not have an easy task convincing those around him about the necessity for modesty
The prestige of the presidential office is unparalleled in Nigeria, as are the perks. If Buhari pointedly refuses to take advantage of many of these benefits, he would be sending a strong message to citizens that politicians are by no means entitled to a life of luxury simply by virtue of their position. It would also help to delegitimise the outrageous earnings of parasitical politicians who act as if it is perfectly normal that they live lavishly at the expense of their mostly poor countrymen.
In Nigeria’s fiercely hierarchical and materialistic society, it is easy for top politicians to discredit criticism of their lifestyle from those below them on the social ladder: by simply implying that it stems from envy. It hardly helps that there have been numerous cases of members of civil society who used to lambast politicians’ earnings – only to be co-opted by the establishment and promptly reverse their views.
Analysis Nigeria's election of Muhammadu Buhari is truly revolutionary
People voted for change, and the hard-headed former military ruler who lives modestly will tackle insecurity and corruption – but expectations are high
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Buhari’s stance would resonate with people precisely because, as president, the Nigerian system offers him every opportunity to live like a king, something no head of state has yet been willing or able to resist. Nigerian society is unrelentingly hierarchical, so if people see that a president is capable of living modestly and not flaunting his power at ordinary citizens, they would start asking why a “mere” senator or MP cannot do likewise. More pressure could then be applied for their outlandish privileges to be slashed, especially now that the national budget is constrained by low oil prices.
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But Buhari will not have an easy task convincing those around him about the necessity for modesty. Rotimi Amaechi, a former state governor and director-general of Buhari’s presidential campaign, said in a TV interview last year that four years’ work as a governor is equal to the work an “ordinary man” puts in over 25 years. When asked how he came about his calculations, Amaechi retorted: “How many times does the ordinary man have to work till 2 in the morning only to be up by 6am to resume his duties?” Such statements reveal what an uphill task Buhari will have trying to bring Nigeria’s political elite down from their high horses.
Political power has always been associated with unfettered access to public funds and lavish lifestyles in Nigeria. Many Nigerians still wrongly assume that if you get to the top of the political heap, this somehow entitles you to a generous portion of the country’s wealth. Buhari needs to work hard to disabuse Nigerian politicians as well as citizens of this absurd notion.
DR TRUTH 9 years ago
A PAYOLA JOURNALIST OF NDC KWESI PRATT USES GHANA'S PRESIDETIAL JET FOR HIS PRIVATE TRAVELS FREE
A PAYOLA JOURNALIST OF NDC KWESI PRATT USES GHANA'S PRESIDETIAL JET FOR HIS PRIVATE TRAVELS FREE
Captain 9 years ago
People like you are the most dumbest on the planet. The British or the developed world don't just waste public money that is why their countries are good and illiterates like you will pay millions of cedis to run away from yo ... read full comment
People like you are the most dumbest on the planet. The British or the developed world don't just waste public money that is why their countries are good and illiterates like you will pay millions of cedis to run away from your corrupt country to go there. Your attitude shows the black man mentality. basturd like you, you will alsway be in dumsor forever and die in dumsor.
They Say They Say 9 years ago
Open your head...Big Ben is trying to teach you something. This knowledge is better than ndc/npp wai.
Open your head...Big Ben is trying to teach you something. This knowledge is better than ndc/npp wai.
STUPIDITY IN NPP 9 years ago
please talk well.it is better for the nation. most of these diplomats virtual do nothing.
GOD HAVE MERCY
please talk well.it is better for the nation. most of these diplomats virtual do nothing.
GOD HAVE MERCY
MR TRUTH 9 years ago
THAT IS RESPONSIBLE GOVERNANCE. SMALL CIVIL SERVANTS IN GHANA DON'T EVEN WANT ECONOMY CLASS. THIS IS THE HIGH COMMISSIONER HIMSELF FLYING ECONOMY. WHETHER IS HIGHER ECONOMY OR NOT, IT IS STILL ECONOMY CLASS WITH ALL THE CRYIN ... read full comment
THAT IS RESPONSIBLE GOVERNANCE. SMALL CIVIL SERVANTS IN GHANA DON'T EVEN WANT ECONOMY CLASS. THIS IS THE HIGH COMMISSIONER HIMSELF FLYING ECONOMY. WHETHER IS HIGHER ECONOMY OR NOT, IT IS STILL ECONOMY CLASS WITH ALL THE CRYING CHILDREN. WHEN WE ARE EVEN GOINT TO THEM TO BORROW MONEY, WE GO FIRST CLASS OR BUSINESS. MEANWHILE THE PEOPLE WE ARE GOING TO BORROW FROM IN THE SAME FLIGHT ARE GOING ECONOMY. WHAT STUPID PEOPLE WE ARE!. I HEAR RICHARD BRANSON'S CHILDREN FLY ECONOMY, WHILE SMALL BUSINESS MEN IN AFRICA HAVE THEIR CHILDREN FLYING ON VIRGIN PLANES BUSINESS CLASS. WHY WON'T HE BE RICH? ANYWAY, A LOT OF THEM USE CORRUPT WAYS TO GET THE MONEY.
Kwame Ata 9 years ago
Government stole your english teachers money to fly in 1st Class . No wonder your english is 3rd Class spelling miser as micer because you had no teacher!
Government stole your english teachers money to fly in 1st Class . No wonder your english is 3rd Class spelling miser as micer because you had no teacher!
DONBOLI 9 years ago
They don't want to be with the rich on planes, they are interested in what the masses say.
Its not because they don't have the money to fly first class, not because it waste of money, its something he and his friends would n ... read full comment
They don't want to be with the rich on planes, they are interested in what the masses say.
Its not because they don't have the money to fly first class, not because it waste of money, its something he and his friends would never let you know.
Six hours on a plane in second class only go as far as Africa from the UK. First class passagers on a plane to Africa are all known faces to their govt, they don't need to sit with them for they are busy working and wouldn't talk to them.
Ghana is still Gold Coast in their eyes and action. Diplomats Deals with the governments of countries not the public of a country.
Hannah ghana foreign minister is a shame to be allowing things of this nature to be happening in ghana.
Ghana is back to Gold Coast whereby they again decides everything for us. EU, IMF tells ghana how to manage their own affair. Ghana ask for a loaf, and they are given half yet happy. Half a loaf is not better than none because the need was a loaf. You ask for loan and the give you quarter of what you ask for and think they are helping.
Shame to NDC govt
Gman 9 years ago
I am an American Diplomat and just as my British counterpart said we do fly economy. We can only fly a higher class when travelling for more than 17 hours. I flew from Washington to South Sudan and still flew economy because ... read full comment
I am an American Diplomat and just as my British counterpart said we do fly economy. We can only fly a higher class when travelling for more than 17 hours. I flew from Washington to South Sudan and still flew economy because i had 7 hours layover at Ethiopia. We do not sit in the economy just to hear what anybody saying. Your reason is totally false. I have been an American diplomat since april 2012 and never flew high class. I am a platinum member with sky alliance so i normally have the opportunity for upgrade if i happen to use airlines like Kenya air, KLM, and Delta. Our British counterparts do the same. Thank you
ama 9 years ago
Tell Benjamin to give us a break even in the economy there are grades he may not fly im business but he fly economy plus does he not. I worked under a british expatriate for seven yrs. He always insisted on fly business anyt ... read full comment
Tell Benjamin to give us a break even in the economy there are grades he may not fly im business but he fly economy plus does he not. I worked under a british expatriate for seven yrs. He always insisted on fly business anything he goes to london although it was against company policy. Eventually the project had to fold up. Worse of all this my british boss stayed in a hotel for the seven years in Ghana
Kofi 9 years ago
Any private British businessman can do whatever he wants.Jon Benjamin is talking about those who work for the government.They have restrictions.The British government will not pay eg $500 for a civil servant to stay in a fiv ... read full comment
Any private British businessman can do whatever he wants.Jon Benjamin is talking about those who work for the government.They have restrictions.The British government will not pay eg $500 for a civil servant to stay in a five star hotel per night.No Way!
Yaa Nkosuo 9 years ago
Yes, and mind you they wouldn't be sporting 3-piece suit, and showing off their diplomatic passports like our officials would, they probably would be wearing Tees, shorts and trainers or Beach sandals casually so you do not a ... read full comment
Yes, and mind you they wouldn't be sporting 3-piece suit, and showing off their diplomatic passports like our officials would, they probably would be wearing Tees, shorts and trainers or Beach sandals casually so you do not associate them with their status's.
Yaa Nkosuo 9 years ago
Having said that, in Africa we worship Status and Power.
Can you imagine sitting amongst "Joe Boy" from downturn Hamburg. He'd go to Ash Town and tell all and sundry.
Our societal values makes us haughty even when we do ... read full comment
Having said that, in Africa we worship Status and Power.
Can you imagine sitting amongst "Joe Boy" from downturn Hamburg. He'd go to Ash Town and tell all and sundry.
Our societal values makes us haughty even when we do not have
Sir Numbers 9 years ago
But, even if does, his country can afford it and still keep their lights on
But, even if does, his country can afford it and still keep their lights on
Atom 9 years ago
How did you do your work, you can't even make a sentence correctly?
And obviously, working under one expatriate gives you everything there is to know about millions of Brits and policies? Still crooked Ghanaian mind.
How did you do your work, you can't even make a sentence correctly?
And obviously, working under one expatriate gives you everything there is to know about millions of Brits and policies? Still crooked Ghanaian mind.
rick 9 years ago
This is exactly what I was thinking too. Her english sucks
This is exactly what I was thinking too. Her english sucks
Blue Boy 9 years ago
Ama, your British expatriate was flying whatever for private business. Ministers and diplomats travel on national purse. Stop defending wrong expenditure. Look at how 29million dollars was used to resurface the Kumasi Airport ... read full comment
Ama, your British expatriate was flying whatever for private business. Ministers and diplomats travel on national purse. Stop defending wrong expenditure. Look at how 29million dollars was used to resurface the Kumasi Airport run way, and lightening. That money was good enough to build a new public university with everything needed.
J.J 9 years ago
are you that blind?
did you read what he said ?
I guess u did not.....other than that u wouldn't have made such comment.
are you that blind?
did you read what he said ?
I guess u did not.....other than that u wouldn't have made such comment.
@@@@@@ 9 years ago
IF SOME ONE IS TAKING LUXURIOUS IS THAT YOUR PROBLEM.WHY WAS THE LUXURIOUS MADE,WAS IT TO CARRY PIGS OR GARBAGE.
IF SOME ONE IS TAKING LUXURIOUS IS THAT YOUR PROBLEM.WHY WAS THE LUXURIOUS MADE,WAS IT TO CARRY PIGS OR GARBAGE.
Kwame 9 years ago
Your leaders will always waste your resources and you will keep on finding connection to travel abroad. Look, in UK, even the primister cannot travel any how with public money, ok? They are questioned. Even the form priminist ... read full comment
Your leaders will always waste your resources and you will keep on finding connection to travel abroad. Look, in UK, even the primister cannot travel any how with public money, ok? They are questioned. Even the form priminister's wife, who is a judge in the high court, entered train without paying because she was in hurry, at the end of her distination, she was arrested for enterng a train without paying in advance. In Ghana, will you even see MP's wife in a public transport talkless of a senior judge in the high court. People like you don't tarvel so don't know what is going on in the other parts of the world that is why you keep on supporting leaders will will always keep u in dumsor.
Janet Asibi 9 years ago
They travel in first class to borrow money from the rich mindful countries for development.
They travel in first class to borrow money from the rich mindful countries for development.
+?+? 9 years ago
Complete Idiot you are. Nigeria with all their "Dumsor" waste money by paying their Senators £1million a year,Mps earn £900,000 pounds a year.The British Prime Minister is paid less than £150 thousand pounds a year.Mps, le ... read full comment
Complete Idiot you are. Nigeria with all their "Dumsor" waste money by paying their Senators £1million a year,Mps earn £900,000 pounds a year.The British Prime Minister is paid less than £150 thousand pounds a year.Mps, less than £90 thousand pounds a year. Nigerians fly first class,stay in the most expensive hotels,and yet 70% lives in abject poverty.Can you use your brain a bit?
ZED 9 years ago
Thanks for sharing this stuff for educational purposes and for all to see how WICKED OUR GOVTS ARE
Thanks for sharing this stuff for educational purposes and for all to see how WICKED OUR GOVTS ARE
+?+? 9 years ago
It is completely crazy.Nigeria spent $32 billion,yes, $32 billion on their recent elections. China spent $26 billion on building the worlds biggest hydro dam producing a massive 22,000 mega watts of power on the 3 gorges dam. ... read full comment
It is completely crazy.Nigeria spent $32 billion,yes, $32 billion on their recent elections. China spent $26 billion on building the worlds biggest hydro dam producing a massive 22,000 mega watts of power on the 3 gorges dam.Nigeria,a country with a population of 170 million has a total completed energy capacity of 14,000 mega watts. Malaysia has over 25,000 mega watts for less than 30 million population.The British spent less than $200 million on their recent elections.What drives me mad, is when our corrupt politicians blame the British for everything.Now, can you see,who is fucking us up in Africa.
Nanaba 9 years ago
Man I recommend your comment, MOST AFRICANS LOVE TO LIVE IN THE DARK. Poor mentality as always
Man I recommend your comment, MOST AFRICANS LOVE TO LIVE IN THE DARK. Poor mentality as always
Uncle Pee 9 years ago
Foolish people like you who can't display your name shouldn't be part of a serious conversation. Tell your NDC folks to learn from the wisdom the British diplomat is giving you for free. Even Asiedu Nketia with his bony caric ... read full comment
Foolish people like you who can't display your name shouldn't be part of a serious conversation. Tell your NDC folks to learn from the wisdom the British diplomat is giving you for free. Even Asiedu Nketia with his bony caricature uses first class.
Chief amankwa 9 years ago
Ok
Ok
TL 9 years ago
IF YOU DON,T HAVE MONEY YOU SAY MONEY IS FOR THE EVIL MAN.
IF YOU DON,T HAVE MONEY YOU SAY MONEY IS FOR THE EVIL MAN.
Papa Yaw 9 years ago
No
No
Chief amankwa 9 years ago
Their country lacks , the children beg but tyeir father is rich ..african are like that ..a lot bullshit in this hell hole called african ..their govt always begging like a street begger but on govt to govt level ...animals l ... read full comment
Their country lacks , the children beg but tyeir father is rich ..african are like that ..a lot bullshit in this hell hole called african ..their govt always begging like a street begger but on govt to govt level ...animals let them remain like that ..do not educate them about public purse ..
Efo 9 years ago
The evil President Mahama and his greedy ministers would soon be increasing fuel prices to get more money so that they can travel by jet fighters. Foolish and evil NDC who only governs by increasing prices and introducing tax ... read full comment
The evil President Mahama and his greedy ministers would soon be increasing fuel prices to get more money so that they can travel by jet fighters. Foolish and evil NDC who only governs by increasing prices and introducing taxes whilst directing the resources to their ball, dicks and Victoria hammer-like buttocks.
Ashiawo Kwasia
Danteh 9 years ago
The British Diplomats can fly or travel by Economy Class for all I care. But it is a blatant lie for StarrFM to speculate or assume that Ghanaian Diplomats fly First Class. Ghanaian Ambassadors travel Business Class, not Firs ... read full comment
The British Diplomats can fly or travel by Economy Class for all I care. But it is a blatant lie for StarrFM to speculate or assume that Ghanaian Diplomats fly First Class. Ghanaian Ambassadors travel Business Class, not First Class, for official assignments. ALL other Diplomats below the rank of an Ambassdor travel Economy Class; NOT even PREMIUM Economy.Even the Foreign Minister does not travel First Class. Only Business Class. Check your facts. The FM Station COULD HAVE SO EASILY VERIFIED THIS BEFORE putting out such false Information.
Kwame 9 years ago
Yes I agree with Dante that Ghanaian Heads of Mission travel on business class while all other diplomats fly economy class.
Yes I agree with Dante that Ghanaian Heads of Mission travel on business class while all other diplomats fly economy class.
Alhassan Walla 9 years ago
Away with your feeble attempt to defend the indefensible. Fact is, the African politician is indisputably very dumb; so dumb its beyond comprehension. Even grade school pupils in other parts of the world are more intelligent ... read full comment
Away with your feeble attempt to defend the indefensible. Fact is, the African politician is indisputably very dumb; so dumb its beyond comprehension. Even grade school pupils in other parts of the world are more intelligent and possess more discerning thoughts than stupid and foolish African politicians -barefaced bandits and thieves they are, no exception; morons.
Sam 9 years ago
ghanaian slaves, have u heard?
ghanaian slaves, have u heard?
hot head 9 years ago
Listen to the sensible British Diplomat talk. You plant cocoa, yet all you want is luxury. Take a look at the general population and how deeply impoverished people are. Africans are lazy, corrupt, backward, all they know is s ... read full comment
Listen to the sensible British Diplomat talk. You plant cocoa, yet all you want is luxury. Take a look at the general population and how deeply impoverished people are. Africans are lazy, corrupt, backward, all they know is sex and food. Having children indiscriminately, just anyhow, no plans to bring them up or educate them. Just breeding like mosquitoes. Absolutely terrible.
Gonzaga 9 years ago
ALL Africans know is SEX, SEX, and FOOD. Don't use their brain and the paper tiger diplomas and degrees for nothing and cheap foolish talk on TV and RADIO.
ALL Africans know is SEX, SEX, and FOOD. Don't use their brain and the paper tiger diplomas and degrees for nothing and cheap foolish talk on TV and RADIO.
truth 9 years ago
Flying first class,the amount involved can renovate a school @ Central Region. Basic common sense.
Flying first class,the amount involved can renovate a school @ Central Region. Basic common sense.
kwame kay 9 years ago
This is not NDC Problem. Its NDC rather that are moderate as compared to NPP. Check the records. We should tackle this as The ruled against the ruling/rulers. Africa needs some caring leadership. Wisen up folks. We should be ... read full comment
This is not NDC Problem. Its NDC rather that are moderate as compared to NPP. Check the records. We should tackle this as The ruled against the ruling/rulers. Africa needs some caring leadership. Wisen up folks. We should be ready to criticise our own parties else we are doomed forever
JONES 9 years ago
NOT A SURPRISE BECAUSE EUROPEANS ARE GETTING MORE WISER DUE TO LACK OF RESOURCE CONSTRAINS IF WE ALL WATCH THE CHNGES CURRENTLY ON GOING IN EUROPE. NOTHIMG COMING OUT OF THE COLONIES ANY LONGER
NOT A SURPRISE BECAUSE EUROPEANS ARE GETTING MORE WISER DUE TO LACK OF RESOURCE CONSTRAINS IF WE ALL WATCH THE CHNGES CURRENTLY ON GOING IN EUROPE. NOTHIMG COMING OUT OF THE COLONIES ANY LONGER
pepe 9 years ago
the swiss president who welcomed president limann on a loan trip in bern the swiss political capital was on a bike whereas our president was in a chauffeur-driven limousine rented in bern ....matthew 9 verses 16 and 17...... ... read full comment
the swiss president who welcomed president limann on a loan trip in bern the swiss political capital was on a bike whereas our president was in a chauffeur-driven limousine rented in bern ....matthew 9 verses 16 and 17....... it is a question of change in attitude not by insults(to describe somebody as a fool makes jesus frown)..... the bible says it is not by might.... but by my spirit sayeth the Lord. this is where prayer comes in with one accord. prayer has nothing to do with me...me and me.... and still prayer has nothing selfish... and prayer has nothing personal....and prayer has nothing to do with God giving.God has made everything available for his creation.he even became poor that we shall be rich.... for it is only the will of God that prevails.. the bible fact of asking is a spiritual syllabus... just to keep you on track from spiritual distraction. prayer is only a roll call duty before one's master jesus(that is why the bible says do not cease praying)....the only way your master could remember you for good. the word of God is always double-edged..... so by we being and doing good and our Lord,Savior,and master (purpose of incarnation)activating his good spirit in us for good.for we carry power in this clay pot even on this side of eternity. our fall originates from abuse of power. satan abused his power, eve abused her power and adam did likewise. amen
SIMON 9 years ago
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don 9 years ago
GHANA you hear!!!!!!!!!!
GHANA you hear!!!!!!!!!!
J.J 9 years ago
And our stupid leaders like to live as the Arabian sheikhs....
All our leaders knows is sex & food.
And our stupid leaders like to live as the Arabian sheikhs....
All our leaders knows is sex & food.
squool 9 years ago
stupid Ghanaian leaders using the state revenues as their personal belongings and don't care about the people. Ghanaians according to me think we are better and wiser than anyone in the world but we are the most stupid human ... read full comment
stupid Ghanaian leaders using the state revenues as their personal belongings and don't care about the people. Ghanaians according to me think we are better and wiser than anyone in the world but we are the most stupid human creature on the planet.thank you
mensah abrampa 9 years ago
The rich get richer because they believe in tomorrow and live today for tomorrow. They are very frugal in spending their (financial) resources because they live to see another day. They have the money and resources and are ab ... read full comment
The rich get richer because they believe in tomorrow and live today for tomorrow. They are very frugal in spending their (financial) resources because they live to see another day. They have the money and resources and are able to plan ahead , 10-50 years for the next generation. The rich can predict tomorrow because they visualize it and make contingency plans for it. Yes, the future belongs to only those who see it coming and plan for it.
Unlike the wealthy, the poor live recklessly because they have no hope in tomorrow. They live on a day to day basis and can not and will not make plans for tomorrow because they believe only in whatever is before their eyes. They don't know what tomorrow may bring so they make no investments for tomorrow. They spend everything they have today and believe tomorrow will take care of itself.
The rich are able to take over the resources of the poor because the poor live for today while the rich live for tomorrow. The poor(surrender) give away their national resources (gold, diamond, oil, etc) to the rich for little or nothing because all they want is live to the fullest today if it's possible. The concept of life is different for the rich and for the poor. The poor nations will continue to beg for assistance and loans from the rich nations but live lavishly on the borrowed money. Ghana is a typical example. The corrupt leaders steal from the borrowed money and leave unborn generations to pay for the debt, making them poorer even before they are born.
HARDER@-'89 9 years ago
That is right mr commissioner, tell them our so-called honorable mp's who are supposed to protect hard earned public purse rather indulge in high level profligacy an wastage of scarce income, half of which are even borrowed ... read full comment
That is right mr commissioner, tell them our so-called honorable mp's who are supposed to protect hard earned public purse rather indulge in high level profligacy an wastage of scarce income, half of which are even borrowed to support our budget every year.
again come to think of the recent furnishing of parliament with foreign SWIVEL chairs at the time when our people are crying for jobs..just check the US senate chambers or the British parliamentary chambers or india or russian ones, they all have FIXED chairs or seats which comparatively are more stronger and last longer.
we simply do not have thinking leaders who are genuinely committed to lead us to prosperity. all that matters to them is loot an loot an loot state treasury for themselves and families...but make no mistake even a lot of so-called self-made ones in parliament an other political leadership are all heavily involved in this thievery of state monies....and most this dare call themselves themselves...shame...
FRIENDS OF NANA 9 years ago
FRIENDS OF NANA ADDO SEE AYERIGA AS A NON ENTITY, A VERANDA BOY, HE WAS SELLING PIZZA ON THE STREET ON GERMANY, HE HAS NO EDUCATION, HAS NO CLASS MATE, HE IS N,D,C STOOGE, HE WAS GIVE 2 CARS BY )THE LATE DAVID LAMPTEY OF N ... read full comment
FRIENDS OF NANA ADDO SEE AYERIGA AS A NON ENTITY, A VERANDA BOY, HE WAS SELLING PIZZA ON THE STREET ON GERMANY, HE HAS NO EDUCATION, HAS NO CLASS MATE, HE IS N,D,C STOOGE, HE WAS GIVE 2 CARS BY )THE LATE DAVID LAMPTEY OF N,D,C FAME).
AYERIGA WENT TO I.E.A. FORUM TO DISGRACE HIM SELF, HE COULD NOT SPEAK COMMON ENGLISH.
( LISTEN TO AYERIGA,)
1, (IF U GO TO TAMALE U SEE THE LAND STANDING THERE), A BORN FOOOOOOOOOOOOL. FROM NANA FRIENDS.
HARDER@-'89 9 years ago
That is right mr commissioner, tell them our so-called honorable mp's an leaders who are supposed to protect hard earned public purse rather indulge in high level profligacy an wastage of our scarce national monies, half of ... read full comment
That is right mr commissioner, tell them our so-called honorable mp's an leaders who are supposed to protect hard earned public purse rather indulge in high level profligacy an wastage of our scarce national monies, half of which are even borrowed to support our budget every year.
again come to think of the recent furnishing of parliament with foreign SWIVEL chairs at the time when our people are crying for jobs, jobs we cud easily create here if our leaders were to be thinking. just check the US senate chambers or the British parliamentary chambers or india or russian ones, they all have FIXED chairs or seats which comparatively are more stronger and last longer an less expensive..
we simply do not have thinking leaders who are genuinely committed to lead us to prosperity. all that matters to them is loot an loot an loot state treasury for themselves and families...but make no mistake even a lot of the so-called self-made ones in amongst them in other political and departments of leadership are all heavily involved in this thievery of state monies....and most this dare call themselves christians, moslems etc not but pitiful golddiggers and rats gone out there to feed themselves fat on the public largess...shame...
Wilson 9 years ago
this is just stupid... one Caucasian man can't tell us how to use our resources wisely.... Have u thought about the money the Queen of Britain uses in a week? ...i don't find them at fault because some Ghanaian diplomats are ... read full comment
this is just stupid... one Caucasian man can't tell us how to use our resources wisely.... Have u thought about the money the Queen of Britain uses in a week? ...i don't find them at fault because some Ghanaian diplomats are as stupid as he says by wasting resources
Foreigner 9 years ago
I don't think the ambassador was chastising Ghanaian diplomats. He was asked a question about guidelines on travelling for British Diplomats and he said his piece.
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I don't think the ambassador was chastising Ghanaian diplomats. He was asked a question about guidelines on travelling for British Diplomats and he said his piece.
Would you being making the same statement 'one Caucasian man can't tell us how to use our resourses'...would you be saying the same thing if the British diplomat was black??? Besides...look further into Ghana's budget. I still think that about 50% of the Ghanaian budget is supported by donor countries....so this 'Caucasian' man should have more say on how his countries money is spent !
Gman 9 years ago
Basinger @foreigner. Thank you man. Do you see why these people are suffering? You have some knockle heads who live in the box and thinks that the world end. They have no idea how much taxes we pay over here for their govern ... read full comment
Basinger @foreigner. Thank you man. Do you see why these people are suffering? You have some knockle heads who live in the box and thinks that the world end. They have no idea how much taxes we pay over here for their governments to beg only to mismanage them. I think we should cut them off. I pay over $1100 taxes a month. I have served in US Embassies Kampala, Juba, Nairobi, and Addis and know how they behave. Gracious God help us
Joe 9 years ago
NO
NO
Aikins 9 years ago
But the stinking ndc diplomats will always fly first class even though what they normally go out there to do does not benefits the state.
But the stinking ndc diplomats will always fly first class even though what they normally go out there to do does not benefits the state.
ZED 9 years ago
Hahahaaaaa.... In Ghana, NDC socialist goverment, overspent national budget by 8.7 bn GHC, equivalent of 4.3 bn Dollars, just to win elections in 2012. And since then Ghana has NEVER KNOWN PEACE.... NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER N ... read full comment
Hahahaaaaa.... In Ghana, NDC socialist goverment, overspent national budget by 8.7 bn GHC, equivalent of 4.3 bn Dollars, just to win elections in 2012. And since then Ghana has NEVER KNOWN PEACE.... NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER....
Ghanani 9 years ago
So why are they giving so-called "aid" when they know that our leaders waste money on themselves?
So why are they giving so-called "aid" when they know that our leaders waste money on themselves?
AKONFEM MAHAMA 9 years ago
British parliamentarians even use bus and train to work. Ghana politicians want a land cruiser to work and then go around begging for loans from Britian and USA. The black man is really wicked. They want to be treated like ki ... read full comment
British parliamentarians even use bus and train to work. Ghana politicians want a land cruiser to work and then go around begging for loans from Britian and USA. The black man is really wicked. They want to be treated like kings whiles the ordinary man on the street suffer in poverty. DUMSOR, water crisis, no jobs and then stealing in the name of guinea fowls which will end up flying to Burkina. What has AMA GHANA does to deserve these fools and thieves to rule the country
xfactor 9 years ago
Thanks jon Benjamin,I have a British n Korean friends,they told me similar ideas like yours,intead of businessmen shud be rich,politicians in africa are the richest pipo,black is black
Thanks jon Benjamin,I have a British n Korean friends,they told me similar ideas like yours,intead of businessmen shud be rich,politicians in africa are the richest pipo,black is black
Crackadoddledooooo 9 years ago
If you want to see a beggar fly business and first class and sit in fancy posh cars all you have to do is follow Ghanaian officials when they travel. SPD vehicle to the tarmac. Big for noting fancy suits. Big for nothing ento ... read full comment
If you want to see a beggar fly business and first class and sit in fancy posh cars all you have to do is follow Ghanaian officials when they travel. SPD vehicle to the tarmac. Big for noting fancy suits. Big for nothing entourage. Big drama at other end when getting off the plane. We beg for IMF bailouts and turnaround to waste resources and we see nothing wrong with it. We are BIG fools living in a fools paradise. EARN FIRST AND THEN SPEND NOT BEG AND SPEND
Rebecca yaalele 9 years ago
My Dear Mr Benjamin, I wrote you a letter a while ago but did not receive any response. Please in the name of God, stop issuing visas to our corrupt leaders. Please, you are not helping us if you allow these criminals to stea ... read full comment
My Dear Mr Benjamin, I wrote you a letter a while ago but did not receive any response. Please in the name of God, stop issuing visas to our corrupt leaders. Please, you are not helping us if you allow these criminals to steal our wealth and bring it to Britain for safe keeping. We the people of Ghana are suffering too much. We don't even have electricity and medical supplies in the most part of Ghana. Our education system is the most useless in the world. Stop giving us loans, it is not helping us. Our country has enough resources. What we have is a greedy government. Nobody goes to jail for causing financial loss to the state in Ghana. Our presidential lounge at the airport is used as a drug trafficking point, our shameless government talks about promoting Ghana industries yet our parliament orders furniture from china. Mr Benjamin, Ghana is a failed state. A dog in the united Kingdom has a higher IQ than most of our people in government. 'Most' Ghanaians are sex crazed and insanely superstitious. They think TB Joshua is Jesus christ. Our radio stations are full of some very sad children who lack a critical mind. All they talk about is witchcraft and sex.I am a Ghanaian and i admit we are IDIOTS(Most).Our land is been dug up and poisoned for gold by chinese people (Galamsey) whiles our government watches smiling. When the people cant take it anymore and the they decide to take their destiny into their own hands, will you label us as rebels, criminals, etc etc. Mr Benjamin, this is not the platform to vent my frustration, i will hold back. But if you want to help, start by taking the sort of action our great United states took against FIFA (GOD BLESS AMERICA). Im not sure if you wish to do that, afterall Simmon mann plotted a coup in Africa and was allowed to publish his evil story in UK (Tesco) for your reading pleasure(He is a hero for trying to distabilise a region in Africa). Do we really matter? I doubt it.
Ghana No Dey B 9 years ago
Yep, the stupidity in our country all summed up under one paragraph. Kudos to you Yaalele.
Yep, the stupidity in our country all summed up under one paragraph. Kudos to you Yaalele.
Shaz Aku 9 years ago
Amen, Ghanaians have become greedy and lazy but we too in the West are too blame we remit our relatives with no gratitude. if us in the diaspora stop sending money back home for a day, the country would collapse.
Amen, Ghanaians have become greedy and lazy but we too in the West are too blame we remit our relatives with no gratitude. if us in the diaspora stop sending money back home for a day, the country would collapse.
SON OF MAN 9 years ago
British High commissioners and other diplomats do not fly first class on planes.
Ghanaian Diplomats, do you copy that ?
Yet what do we see in Ghana, every tom dick and harry of a Ghanaian Diplomat wants to fly first class y ... read full comment
British High commissioners and other diplomats do not fly first class on planes.
Ghanaian Diplomats, do you copy that ?
Yet what do we see in Ghana, every tom dick and harry of a Ghanaian Diplomat wants to fly first class yet the next moment, they same go round the world with calabashes begging for money only to come and waste it.
Shame to our diplomats .
when will you gays discipline your attitudes ?
THE ALMIGHTY WILL JUDGE YOU GAYS ON THE LAST DAY.
Eno 9 years ago
A word to the wise is enough. Let's learn from them. If you see someone advising their child sit down, pay attention and heed to the advice. Jon Bejamin has said it all. Good counsel from you Jon. God bless you.
All that ... read full comment
A word to the wise is enough. Let's learn from them. If you see someone advising their child sit down, pay attention and heed to the advice. Jon Bejamin has said it all. Good counsel from you Jon. God bless you.
All that we like to do is to go round borrowing from everyone. And when we go borrowing, we go on first class. How sad.
Joe Turkey 9 years ago
Yeah, you'll always find even NDC cadres in their ill-fitted "Obroniwawu" suits in 1st class trying to figure out how to fasten their seat belts. Even men in skirts ...
Yeah, you'll always find even NDC cadres in their ill-fitted "Obroniwawu" suits in 1st class trying to figure out how to fasten their seat belts. Even men in skirts ...
GJ 9 years ago
They need to save money for the Queen,
in Ghana we don't need to save money for anyone,
They need to save money for the Queen,
in Ghana we don't need to save money for anyone,
oldman 9 years ago
this is a lesson for you people commenting nobody is above anybody
this is a lesson for you people commenting nobody is above anybody
oldman 9 years ago
ghana will always be under the british even in a million years
ghana will always be under the british even in a million years
Ghana dey surfer 9 years ago
Every minister in Ghana fly first class.. We the people are serving them.. God is watching and waiting for them
Every minister in Ghana fly first class.. We the people are serving them.. God is watching and waiting for them
JOYCE KOFI-DUA 9 years ago
IT IS THE OPPOSITE IN POOR AND DEBT RIDDEN GHANA. ALL GHANAIAN DEPLOMATS AND THEIR STAFF FLY IN FIRST CLASS WHENEVER THEY ARE TRAVELLING. MOST VISIT GHANA ON NUMEROUS OCCATIONS, JUST TO CARRY AWAY BOOTY DOLLARS FROM GHANA. SO ... read full comment
IT IS THE OPPOSITE IN POOR AND DEBT RIDDEN GHANA. ALL GHANAIAN DEPLOMATS AND THEIR STAFF FLY IN FIRST CLASS WHENEVER THEY ARE TRAVELLING. MOST VISIT GHANA ON NUMEROUS OCCATIONS, JUST TO CARRY AWAY BOOTY DOLLARS FROM GHANA. SOME FEMALE DIPLOMATS, WHO ARE MAHAMAH'S WHORES SERVE AS ERRAND LADIES TO DEPOSITS TO DEPOSIT MAHAMAHS BOOTIES ABROAD. THE PRESIDENT, IS EVIL, SO ARE HIS APPOINTEES.
a concern citizen 9 years ago
Pls tell us more of your benchmarks . we need to know and learn your best practices.
Pls tell us more of your benchmarks . we need to know and learn your best practices.
oppong 9 years ago
He is right. Over here they even use bicycles to work. Our minsters use 4wd. I have been on a plane where a minster sitting in the first class with me
He is right. Over here they even use bicycles to work. Our minsters use 4wd. I have been on a plane where a minster sitting in the first class with me
Barima 9 years ago
Ghanaian diplomats not only first class; in fact, they do so with their girl friends. I'm a witness to that.
Ghanaian diplomats not only first class; in fact, they do so with their girl friends. I'm a witness to that.
reg 9 years ago
I owe you one
I owe you one
vl 9 years ago
I really don't see any issue with a Ghanaian diplomat flying business class. why we always have to mimic what Europeans are doing?
My concern is the dependency we tend to owe to Europeans. I don't think they are any better o ... read full comment
I really don't see any issue with a Ghanaian diplomat flying business class. why we always have to mimic what Europeans are doing?
My concern is the dependency we tend to owe to Europeans. I don't think they are any better or smarter than we are. We just don't know how to mange our natural resources.
KOFI YEBOA SHEPHERD 9 years ago
GHANAIANS, WHAT DO YOU THINK?
I HOPE THE NDC ADMINISTRATION AND ALL OF ITS COHORTS ARE LISTENING WITH AVID INTEREST!
GHANAIANS, WHAT DO YOU THINK?
I HOPE THE NDC ADMINISTRATION AND ALL OF ITS COHORTS ARE LISTENING WITH AVID INTEREST!
reg 9 years ago
Well said my friend
Well said my friend
Elliot Lee 9 years ago
what has British government policy for its diplomats got to do with anything?
what has British government policy for its diplomats got to do with anything?
aa 9 years ago
You are sensible..ghanaians with their wives and kids all travel first class m..poor as we are hmmm
You are sensible..ghanaians with their wives and kids all travel first class m..poor as we are hmmm
PAPSON 9 years ago
The poorest and the most foolish and most hopeless, cant we reason a bit?
The poorest and the most foolish and most hopeless, cant we reason a bit?
E.K. 9 years ago
Ghana govt. your colonial masters are saying you should cut your oat according to your size. . That is why Ghana will continue to borrow and borrow.
Ghana govt. your colonial masters are saying you should cut your oat according to your size. . That is why Ghana will continue to borrow and borrow.
Ekuoba Kwabena Gyasi 9 years ago
When is this sanctimonious Jew going to shut the fuck up and mind his own business? His remarks are not only patronising but typical colonial meddling in the internal affairs of a sovereign nation. Ever since this imperial Z ... read full comment
When is this sanctimonious Jew going to shut the fuck up and mind his own business? His remarks are not only patronising but typical colonial meddling in the internal affairs of a sovereign nation. Ever since this imperial Zionist arrived in Ghana, all he has ever done is preach contemptuously about internal matters that are strictly up to us Ghanaians to criticise and NOT up to some foreign "diplomat" to tell us. Piss off Benjamin!
Pastor 9 years ago
At times when you listen to these things you ask your self, what is wrong with us the poor who want live like a rich man?
You are traveling to UK to beg for money for your country and you fly business class, whiles the giver ... read full comment
At times when you listen to these things you ask your self, what is wrong with us the poor who want live like a rich man?
You are traveling to UK to beg for money for your country and you fly business class, whiles the giver of the money flies ecomony class, are we really wise?
Thanks for this news, its very good and I think our leaders will learn from this.
Hard Listerners 9 years ago
Our officials come cup in hand begging for aid, grants etc yet you wouldn't drum these simple ethics into their heads. you willingly give to them for control purposes and we the ordinary citizens get impoverished for their wa ... read full comment
Our officials come cup in hand begging for aid, grants etc yet you wouldn't drum these simple ethics into their heads. you willingly give to them for control purposes and we the ordinary citizens get impoverished for their waywardness. that's why dubious monies have been doled out and the country has come to the IMF. God punish you all.
THATS UR ATTITUDE
Ghanaians resources are just being wasted by our corrupt leaders. This is a country which gives us aid, yet the ministers travels in economy class.
ISupport him on this one.Our ministers even use Siren including motorcade when going about their business or personal affairs. It's all waste of our resources. They the British also support all these waste of resources and no ...
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we see now the northern tribalism trying to destabilize the good fortunes of the NPP so that pepeni Mahama can remain there for another term. its all about tribalism , the politics is used camoflage the true intentions and mi ...
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In Ghana our 'leaders' are so much in love with the colonial exploitation that was bequeathed to us.So some are paid on Article 71 that entitles them to extravagant salaries in the midst of want by other workers. And they are ...
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This guy called Benjamin should just shut up and concentrate on his job here as a diplomat.He is criticizing everything Ghanaian. The Govt.,the press NGOs, why why why? Is he the only Diplomat in Ghana?
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06-01-2015
WHAT IS WRONG WITH YAW. ARE YOU INSANE NOT TO WANT WHAT THE DIPLOMATE IS SAYING? DO YOU SUPPORT YOUR LEADERS SPENDING ALL YOUR MONEY ANY HOW? AND YET THEY GO BEGGING FOR IMF LOAN? IF YOU ARE PLEASED WITH THAT THEN, YOU ARE A ...
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Are you doubting his state of mind? You dont need a specialist to diagnose his state of mind.We are in trouble in Ghana now. Everything is looked with political glasses. We have to stop this and be objective and stop tarnishi ...
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In a country where 62% of the population lives in extreme poverty, a Nigerian senator takes home roughly £1.1m every year in salary plus benefits. MPs must make do with £900,000. In comparison, David Cameron earns £142,500 ...
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A PAYOLA JOURNALIST OF NDC KWESI PRATT USES GHANA'S PRESIDETIAL JET FOR HIS PRIVATE TRAVELS FREE
People like you are the most dumbest on the planet. The British or the developed world don't just waste public money that is why their countries are good and illiterates like you will pay millions of cedis to run away from yo ...
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Open your head...Big Ben is trying to teach you something. This knowledge is better than ndc/npp wai.
please talk well.it is better for the nation. most of these diplomats virtual do nothing.
GOD HAVE MERCY
THAT IS RESPONSIBLE GOVERNANCE. SMALL CIVIL SERVANTS IN GHANA DON'T EVEN WANT ECONOMY CLASS. THIS IS THE HIGH COMMISSIONER HIMSELF FLYING ECONOMY. WHETHER IS HIGHER ECONOMY OR NOT, IT IS STILL ECONOMY CLASS WITH ALL THE CRYIN ...
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Government stole your english teachers money to fly in 1st Class . No wonder your english is 3rd Class spelling miser as micer because you had no teacher!
They don't want to be with the rich on planes, they are interested in what the masses say.
Its not because they don't have the money to fly first class, not because it waste of money, its something he and his friends would n ...
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I am an American Diplomat and just as my British counterpart said we do fly economy. We can only fly a higher class when travelling for more than 17 hours. I flew from Washington to South Sudan and still flew economy because ...
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Tell Benjamin to give us a break even in the economy there are grades he may not fly im business but he fly economy plus does he not. I worked under a british expatriate for seven yrs. He always insisted on fly business anyt ...
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Any private British businessman can do whatever he wants.Jon Benjamin is talking about those who work for the government.They have restrictions.The British government will not pay eg $500 for a civil servant to stay in a fiv ...
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Yes, and mind you they wouldn't be sporting 3-piece suit, and showing off their diplomatic passports like our officials would, they probably would be wearing Tees, shorts and trainers or Beach sandals casually so you do not a ...
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Having said that, in Africa we worship Status and Power.
Can you imagine sitting amongst "Joe Boy" from downturn Hamburg. He'd go to Ash Town and tell all and sundry.
Our societal values makes us haughty even when we do ...
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But, even if does, his country can afford it and still keep their lights on
How did you do your work, you can't even make a sentence correctly?
And obviously, working under one expatriate gives you everything there is to know about millions of Brits and policies? Still crooked Ghanaian mind.
This is exactly what I was thinking too. Her english sucks
Ama, your British expatriate was flying whatever for private business. Ministers and diplomats travel on national purse. Stop defending wrong expenditure. Look at how 29million dollars was used to resurface the Kumasi Airport ...
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are you that blind?
did you read what he said ?
I guess u did not.....other than that u wouldn't have made such comment.
IF SOME ONE IS TAKING LUXURIOUS IS THAT YOUR PROBLEM.WHY WAS THE LUXURIOUS MADE,WAS IT TO CARRY PIGS OR GARBAGE.
Your leaders will always waste your resources and you will keep on finding connection to travel abroad. Look, in UK, even the primister cannot travel any how with public money, ok? They are questioned. Even the form priminist ...
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They travel in first class to borrow money from the rich mindful countries for development.
Complete Idiot you are. Nigeria with all their "Dumsor" waste money by paying their Senators £1million a year,Mps earn £900,000 pounds a year.The British Prime Minister is paid less than £150 thousand pounds a year.Mps, le ...
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Thanks for sharing this stuff for educational purposes and for all to see how WICKED OUR GOVTS ARE
It is completely crazy.Nigeria spent $32 billion,yes, $32 billion on their recent elections. China spent $26 billion on building the worlds biggest hydro dam producing a massive 22,000 mega watts of power on the 3 gorges dam. ...
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Man I recommend your comment, MOST AFRICANS LOVE TO LIVE IN THE DARK. Poor mentality as always
Foolish people like you who can't display your name shouldn't be part of a serious conversation. Tell your NDC folks to learn from the wisdom the British diplomat is giving you for free. Even Asiedu Nketia with his bony caric ...
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Ok
IF YOU DON,T HAVE MONEY YOU SAY MONEY IS FOR THE EVIL MAN.
No
Their country lacks , the children beg but tyeir father is rich ..african are like that ..a lot bullshit in this hell hole called african ..their govt always begging like a street begger but on govt to govt level ...animals l ...
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The evil President Mahama and his greedy ministers would soon be increasing fuel prices to get more money so that they can travel by jet fighters. Foolish and evil NDC who only governs by increasing prices and introducing tax ...
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The British Diplomats can fly or travel by Economy Class for all I care. But it is a blatant lie for StarrFM to speculate or assume that Ghanaian Diplomats fly First Class. Ghanaian Ambassadors travel Business Class, not Firs ...
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Yes I agree with Dante that Ghanaian Heads of Mission travel on business class while all other diplomats fly economy class.
Away with your feeble attempt to defend the indefensible. Fact is, the African politician is indisputably very dumb; so dumb its beyond comprehension. Even grade school pupils in other parts of the world are more intelligent ...
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ghanaian slaves, have u heard?
Listen to the sensible British Diplomat talk. You plant cocoa, yet all you want is luxury. Take a look at the general population and how deeply impoverished people are. Africans are lazy, corrupt, backward, all they know is s ...
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ALL Africans know is SEX, SEX, and FOOD. Don't use their brain and the paper tiger diplomas and degrees for nothing and cheap foolish talk on TV and RADIO.
Flying first class,the amount involved can renovate a school @ Central Region. Basic common sense.
This is not NDC Problem. Its NDC rather that are moderate as compared to NPP. Check the records. We should tackle this as The ruled against the ruling/rulers. Africa needs some caring leadership. Wisen up folks. We should be ...
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NOT A SURPRISE BECAUSE EUROPEANS ARE GETTING MORE WISER DUE TO LACK OF RESOURCE CONSTRAINS IF WE ALL WATCH THE CHNGES CURRENTLY ON GOING IN EUROPE. NOTHIMG COMING OUT OF THE COLONIES ANY LONGER
the swiss president who welcomed president limann on a loan trip in bern the swiss political capital was on a bike whereas our president was in a chauffeur-driven limousine rented in bern ....matthew 9 verses 16 and 17...... ...
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And our stupid leaders like to live as the Arabian sheikhs....
All our leaders knows is sex & food.
stupid Ghanaian leaders using the state revenues as their personal belongings and don't care about the people. Ghanaians according to me think we are better and wiser than anyone in the world but we are the most stupid human ...
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The rich get richer because they believe in tomorrow and live today for tomorrow. They are very frugal in spending their (financial) resources because they live to see another day. They have the money and resources and are ab ...
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That is right mr commissioner, tell them our so-called honorable mp's who are supposed to protect hard earned public purse rather indulge in high level profligacy an wastage of scarce income, half of which are even borrowed ...
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FRIENDS OF NANA ADDO SEE AYERIGA AS A NON ENTITY, A VERANDA BOY, HE WAS SELLING PIZZA ON THE STREET ON GERMANY, HE HAS NO EDUCATION, HAS NO CLASS MATE, HE IS N,D,C STOOGE, HE WAS GIVE 2 CARS BY )THE LATE DAVID LAMPTEY OF N ...
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That is right mr commissioner, tell them our so-called honorable mp's an leaders who are supposed to protect hard earned public purse rather indulge in high level profligacy an wastage of our scarce national monies, half of ...
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this is just stupid... one Caucasian man can't tell us how to use our resources wisely.... Have u thought about the money the Queen of Britain uses in a week? ...i don't find them at fault because some Ghanaian diplomats are ...
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I don't think the ambassador was chastising Ghanaian diplomats. He was asked a question about guidelines on travelling for British Diplomats and he said his piece.
Would you being making the same statement 'one Caucasian ...
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Basinger @foreigner. Thank you man. Do you see why these people are suffering? You have some knockle heads who live in the box and thinks that the world end. They have no idea how much taxes we pay over here for their govern ...
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NO
But the stinking ndc diplomats will always fly first class even though what they normally go out there to do does not benefits the state.
Hahahaaaaa.... In Ghana, NDC socialist goverment, overspent national budget by 8.7 bn GHC, equivalent of 4.3 bn Dollars, just to win elections in 2012. And since then Ghana has NEVER KNOWN PEACE.... NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER N ...
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So why are they giving so-called "aid" when they know that our leaders waste money on themselves?
British parliamentarians even use bus and train to work. Ghana politicians want a land cruiser to work and then go around begging for loans from Britian and USA. The black man is really wicked. They want to be treated like ki ...
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Thanks jon Benjamin,I have a British n Korean friends,they told me similar ideas like yours,intead of businessmen shud be rich,politicians in africa are the richest pipo,black is black
If you want to see a beggar fly business and first class and sit in fancy posh cars all you have to do is follow Ghanaian officials when they travel. SPD vehicle to the tarmac. Big for noting fancy suits. Big for nothing ento ...
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My Dear Mr Benjamin, I wrote you a letter a while ago but did not receive any response. Please in the name of God, stop issuing visas to our corrupt leaders. Please, you are not helping us if you allow these criminals to stea ...
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Yep, the stupidity in our country all summed up under one paragraph. Kudos to you Yaalele.
Amen, Ghanaians have become greedy and lazy but we too in the West are too blame we remit our relatives with no gratitude. if us in the diaspora stop sending money back home for a day, the country would collapse.
British High commissioners and other diplomats do not fly first class on planes.
Ghanaian Diplomats, do you copy that ?
Yet what do we see in Ghana, every tom dick and harry of a Ghanaian Diplomat wants to fly first class y ...
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A word to the wise is enough. Let's learn from them. If you see someone advising their child sit down, pay attention and heed to the advice. Jon Bejamin has said it all. Good counsel from you Jon. God bless you.
All that ...
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Yeah, you'll always find even NDC cadres in their ill-fitted "Obroniwawu" suits in 1st class trying to figure out how to fasten their seat belts. Even men in skirts ...
They need to save money for the Queen,
in Ghana we don't need to save money for anyone,
this is a lesson for you people commenting nobody is above anybody
ghana will always be under the british even in a million years
Every minister in Ghana fly first class.. We the people are serving them.. God is watching and waiting for them
IT IS THE OPPOSITE IN POOR AND DEBT RIDDEN GHANA. ALL GHANAIAN DEPLOMATS AND THEIR STAFF FLY IN FIRST CLASS WHENEVER THEY ARE TRAVELLING. MOST VISIT GHANA ON NUMEROUS OCCATIONS, JUST TO CARRY AWAY BOOTY DOLLARS FROM GHANA. SO ...
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Pls tell us more of your benchmarks . we need to know and learn your best practices.
He is right. Over here they even use bicycles to work. Our minsters use 4wd. I have been on a plane where a minster sitting in the first class with me
Ghanaian diplomats not only first class; in fact, they do so with their girl friends. I'm a witness to that.
I owe you one
I really don't see any issue with a Ghanaian diplomat flying business class. why we always have to mimic what Europeans are doing?
My concern is the dependency we tend to owe to Europeans. I don't think they are any better o ...
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GHANAIANS, WHAT DO YOU THINK?
I HOPE THE NDC ADMINISTRATION AND ALL OF ITS COHORTS ARE LISTENING WITH AVID INTEREST!
Well said my friend
what has British government policy for its diplomats got to do with anything?
You are sensible..ghanaians with their wives and kids all travel first class m..poor as we are hmmm
The poorest and the most foolish and most hopeless, cant we reason a bit?
Ghana govt. your colonial masters are saying you should cut your oat according to your size. . That is why Ghana will continue to borrow and borrow.
When is this sanctimonious Jew going to shut the fuck up and mind his own business? His remarks are not only patronising but typical colonial meddling in the internal affairs of a sovereign nation. Ever since this imperial Z ...
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At times when you listen to these things you ask your self, what is wrong with us the poor who want live like a rich man?
You are traveling to UK to beg for money for your country and you fly business class, whiles the giver ...
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Our officials come cup in hand begging for aid, grants etc yet you wouldn't drum these simple ethics into their heads. you willingly give to them for control purposes and we the ordinary citizens get impoverished for their wa ...
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