People who refuse to pay TV license fees would be sanctioned

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+++BEGINNING OF WAR 10 years ago

FUCK YOU! WE WONT PAY.

GBC IS JUST LOOKING FOR DEATHS THROUGH THE COLLECTION OF FEES.

WE SHALL SEE, YOU MOTHER FUCKERS!

FUCK YOU! WE WONT PAY.

GBC IS JUST LOOKING FOR DEATHS THROUGH THE COLLECTION OF FEES.

WE SHALL SEE, YOU MOTHER FUCKERS!
+++BEGINNING OF WAR 10 years ago

YOU GUYS ARE JUST LOOKING FOR MASS MURDERS.

AFTER ALL THE STUPID TAXES COLLECTED BY THIS CORRUPT NDC GOVT, YOU ARE STILL LOOKING FOR WAYS TO FUCK THE CITIZENS OF POOR GHANA AGAIN.

WELL WE SHALL SEE.

YOU MOTHER FUCKE ...
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YOU GUYS ARE JUST LOOKING FOR MASS MURDERS.

AFTER ALL THE STUPID TAXES COLLECTED BY THIS CORRUPT NDC GOVT, YOU ARE STILL LOOKING FOR WAYS TO FUCK THE CITIZENS OF POOR GHANA AGAIN.

WELL WE SHALL SEE.

YOU MOTHER FUCKERS AND CORRUPT GOVT.
Neutral Zone 10 years ago

This is annoying I won't even comment.

This is annoying I won't even comment.
Ken Ntiamoa 10 years ago

What exactly is TV License fee?

Is it a subscription fee or is it a fee you pay because you own a TV?

Ken

What exactly is TV License fee?

Is it a subscription fee or is it a fee you pay because you own a TV?

Ken
CORNEY 10 years ago

It is a fee you pay for just owning a television which is ridiculous,even if you use it for video games they will expect you to pay.

They claim some countries in Europe do that but in some of these countries it is not jus ...
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It is a fee you pay for just owning a television which is ridiculous,even if you use it for video games they will expect you to pay.

They claim some countries in Europe do that but in some of these countries it is not just owning the TV but some services are included which people don't get in Ghana.
All these money they start collecting now much of it will go to make people like this Achebe guy rich,they will share it giving more incentives to their senior employees,it will not improve any service.

He is joking with that threat,they may get few poor ones to prosecute but they are going to find it difficult collecting from everybody,even during the revolution when people were asked to pay a lot of people didn't pay,some in some parts of the country mostly in the border regions told them they don't watch GBC TV rather they watch the channels from the neighboring countries,people will not even allow them to enter their homes.

Blame the rubber stamp parliament that stamps anything from government without any serious debate.
Brian Atsu 10 years ago

Ken good question. It seems to me that GBC wants everyone to pay a subscription fee so that if you own a TV, you are entitled to watch their programs which they stream. It also seams that the monies will go GBC which will be ...
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Ken good question. It seems to me that GBC wants everyone to pay a subscription fee so that if you own a TV, you are entitled to watch their programs which they stream. It also seams that the monies will go GBC which will be used to fund various activities.
As usual, someone has gone ahead and screamed out for TV license without clarifying the full scope and targets in an effort to present something to the public.

One thing I see from a quick glance from the comments is that people are vexed with the quality of programs from GBC anyway so questioning if it's worth and the viability.

No one knows what guarantees is being given by GBC as to what they promise to deliver without fail and in contract from the proceeds of the license fee.
We all can assume what it will be, BUT, without a drawn up public contract with commitments which can be monitored, everyone will consider it a farce.
Cintho 10 years ago

We have this fee in Cote d'Ivoire for more than 20 years now. It's a fee you pay for owning a TV. Since there government knew that no one will go and settle it on a voluntary basis, they just apply on the electricity bill. It ...
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We have this fee in Cote d'Ivoire for more than 20 years now. It's a fee you pay for owning a TV. Since there government knew that no one will go and settle it on a voluntary basis, they just apply on the electricity bill. It is FCFA 2000 every two months.
Abu 10 years ago

Not all TV owners receive ECG bills. In Ghana many tenants with individual TV sets share one Electricity Bill. So you see, it will not work

Not all TV owners receive ECG bills. In Ghana many tenants with individual TV sets share one Electricity Bill. So you see, it will not work
Martin 10 years ago

You're the perfect example of the typical Ghanaian who wants something for nothing. Not only is that you don't want to pay fees, but somehow you've managed to inject politics into this discourse, when it is not necessary. You ...
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You're the perfect example of the typical Ghanaian who wants something for nothing. Not only is that you don't want to pay fees, but somehow you've managed to inject politics into this discourse, when it is not necessary. You will be the first person to blame GBC if it fails to transmit pictures. How is GBC going to maintain and update its equipment, when you people do not want to pays fees?
all die be die 10 years ago

fools

fools

Nima Boy 10 years ago

Is there any better thing shown on Gtv , this is sarcastic, Some elders must be in Psychiatric hospital rather than retired at home , cause if caution not taken they could kill them self but stupidity

Is there any better thing shown on Gtv , this is sarcastic, Some elders must be in Psychiatric hospital rather than retired at home , cause if caution not taken they could kill them self but stupidity
The People's Warrior 10 years ago

If GBC hasn't got a Public Contract then their officers can not demand any payments from the public.
View other videos of this type of crime on youtube.

1. www.youtube.com/watch?v=qI25JB4CCao

2. www.youtube.com/watc ...
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If GBC hasn't got a Public Contract then their officers can not demand any payments from the public.
View other videos of this type of crime on youtube.

1. www.youtube.com/watch?v=qI25JB4CCao

2. www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ji06X41neU

3. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lqig7GcPZoU
A concerned citizen 10 years ago

Kwasia come and collect it!

Kwasia come and collect it!
Enoch 10 years ago

The journalist who wrote this article is not fully qualified journalist. Any good quality journalist would have quote the tv licence fee. Do your work well dear cuz that's what put food on your table. I hope you take it in g ...
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The journalist who wrote this article is not fully qualified journalist. Any good quality journalist would have quote the tv licence fee. Do your work well dear cuz that's what put food on your table. I hope you take it in good faith. Thanx
ASEM NIE 10 years ago

Ghana is full of bullsit,from elementary to parliament

Ghana is full of bullsit,from elementary to parliament
AMEVOR 10 years ago

why dont your govt go round and sanction all those numerous business tax defaulters. ghana is in a mess. blame the stupid people of ghana who have allowed ndc to impose what tax or license they want on ghanaians just to pucke ...
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why dont your govt go round and sanction all those numerous business tax defaulters. ghana is in a mess. blame the stupid people of ghana who have allowed ndc to impose what tax or license they want on ghanaians just to pucket the cash. who is going to account for this tv license money to be collected? another money for mahamah the he goat and his she goats.
KYEBI ADVOCATE 10 years ago

We need a government that will not institute any TV licence in the country rather if you want to to watch special program you should pay for that

We need a government that will not institute any TV licence in the country rather if you want to to watch special program you should pay for that
ROGUE LAWYER 10 years ago

it better you guys open the prison facilities in the country so that you can put majority of the people in prison.

it better you guys open the prison facilities in the country so that you can put majority of the people in prison.
OFOSU GYAN 10 years ago

who is paying that thing.....lets see how they collect the money. idiot!!

who is paying that thing.....lets see how they collect the money. idiot!!
SAMITU ROSE 10 years ago

NDC GOVT NEVER GETS TIRED OF TAKING MONEY FROM THE POOR...VERY WICKEEEEEEDDD GOVT

NDC GOVT NEVER GETS TIRED OF TAKING MONEY FROM THE POOR...VERY WICKEEEEEEDDD GOVT

Loway 10 years ago

Your programs are boring.what a chip way to collect revenue

Your programs are boring.what a chip way to collect revenue
Loway 10 years ago

We pay tax on tv when we buy them,go and collect the money from them

We pay tax on tv when we buy them,go and collect the money from them
Obrefo 10 years ago

No TV should be pay to GBC. Let them make the annual financial Report to the general public. We need to find out how many employees, salaries, waste and income to do our own analysis. Taxes everyday but wages are moving up. H ...
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No TV should be pay to GBC. Let them make the annual financial Report to the general public. We need to find out how many employees, salaries, waste and income to do our own analysis. Taxes everyday but wages are moving up. How are we going to cope? I'll destroy my TV instead of paying TV tax to this corrupt administration. TV tax is not the solution to GBC financial problems. You have too many political employees who are getting paid for doing nothing period.
suma 10 years ago

Are these guys really normal, imprisoment for not payment of gh¢ 3 monthly . Are they really serious?

Are these guys really normal, imprisoment for not payment of gh¢ 3 monthly . Are they really serious?
Mustapha Kamal 10 years ago

President Mahama must step in to stop this TV license fee madness before Ghana is burnt down. How do you pay for TV license fee with this massive dumsor issue .
Who ever brought the idea of TV license this time is an enemy ...
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President Mahama must step in to stop this TV license fee madness before Ghana is burnt down. How do you pay for TV license fee with this massive dumsor issue .
Who ever brought the idea of TV license this time is an enemy of NDC. He is not helping. TV licence can be paid once dumsor ice ended but not now.
MADYOUTHS 10 years ago

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Pontus Pilate 10 years ago

The law that permits GBC to collect license fee is outmoded, archaic and irrelevant. It must be espounged from the statutes books.

Wereko Brobbey and co failed to tackle the root of the case which is the law that's why the ...
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The law that permits GBC to collect license fee is outmoded, archaic and irrelevant. It must be espounged from the statutes books.

Wereko Brobbey and co failed to tackle the root of the case which is the law that's why they did not succeed
Isaac 10 years ago

Are dstv subscribers going to pay TV license whilst they are paying the subscription. This is not fair GBC, revisits the issue.

Are dstv subscribers going to pay TV license whilst they are paying the subscription. This is not fair GBC, revisits the issue.
mr amin 10 years ago

Vote the ndc out, 2016.

Vote the ndc out, 2016.
Martin 10 years ago

What does the NDC government have to do with GBC levying TV license fees? The power given to GBC to collect fees is mandated by law that pre-dates the NDC government. You cannot, therefore, blame the government for that. The ...
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What does the NDC government have to do with GBC levying TV license fees? The power given to GBC to collect fees is mandated by law that pre-dates the NDC government. You cannot, therefore, blame the government for that. The GBC is a business entity that operates independent of the government and if you have problems with the proposed fees, then I suggest you contact your MP and demand a change in the laws.

Chiefi amankwa 10 years ago

Their boss will only buy more land cruiser and waste the money ..OOH ghana

Their boss will only buy more land cruiser and waste the money ..OOH ghana
TITUS 3:5 10 years ago

All people including ministers, MPs ,etc using the state property must pay

All people including ministers, MPs ,etc using the state property must pay
Nana 10 years ago

I don't remember the last time I even watched local channel. they are full of crap.paying this fee is like giving out money to the street Berger. Can anyone tell me any good program they show. On the set?....well.another opp ...
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I don't remember the last time I even watched local channel. they are full of crap.paying this fee is like giving out money to the street Berger. Can anyone tell me any good program they show. On the set?....well.another opp for corruption.wait, in less than 9 months, u will hear corruption case from GBC about TV license.
bing 10 years ago

GTV MO MAAME ETW3

GTV MO MAAME ETW3
wuaku wise olazo 10 years ago

What is this? Pay for a television set? Her Ghana 1960-2002 is past ooo.man wake up forget eii no go job. Sometimes people eat sleep and wake up with stupid ideas. Ghana Ghana Ghana

What is this? Pay for a television set? Her Ghana 1960-2002 is past ooo.man wake up forget eii no go job. Sometimes people eat sleep and wake up with stupid ideas. Ghana Ghana Ghana
bernice 10 years ago

very soon we will implement the paying of radio tape lincess or have the government finished spending all the taxes my .we have the poor that are suffering out there TV lincess my foot If Mahama pay that's it

very soon we will implement the paying of radio tape lincess or have the government finished spending all the taxes my .we have the poor that are suffering out there TV lincess my foot If Mahama pay that's it
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Ali mamud 10 years ago

Eiiiiiii oman gha what is going on is very unusual a country with out lights why TV licence no sympathy for this poor ghanaians this is not time to take the TV licence solve the Dumsor first before you can do that .

Eiiiiiii oman gha what is going on is very unusual a country with out lights why TV licence no sympathy for this poor ghanaians this is not time to take the TV licence solve the Dumsor first before you can do that .
Nas 10 years ago

Idiot come for it, Moron,....corrupt Ndc...vote them out

Idiot come for it, Moron,....corrupt Ndc...vote them out
What to say 10 years ago

Would be nice to put in the article the price of TV license fees

Would be nice to put in the article the price of TV license fees
What to say 10 years ago

The best way would be to put cable TV.
People who don't pay you could just be cut off

The best way would be to put cable TV.
People who don't pay you could just be cut off
special one 10 years ago

Build more prisons for citizens and buy more coffins for your collectors because there is going to be ................empty headed GBC

Build more prisons for citizens and buy more coffins for your collectors because there is going to be ................empty headed GBC
JOHN MAWULI 10 years ago

My studies have shown that many poor people struggle very much before getting money to buy a radio set.To acquire a TV set is more difficult for them.After buying a movable property there must be no way to pay tax mon ...
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My studies have shown that many poor people struggle very much before getting money to buy a radio set.To acquire a TV set is more difficult for them.After buying a movable property there must be no way to pay tax monthly or yearly on that property. Who can talk on behave of the poor. Soon we may be paying taxes on all other movable properties like fridge,radio,video deck,watches,clocks, speakers etc . politicians see three (3 )as small amount of money, but it is to much for a poor man who cannot afford 3 square meals a day.They law must be amended to make for different types of punishment instead of arrest and/or jail.
suley santo 10 years ago

What are we going to receive in return for paying this TV fees? Will we get on return omproved services or programmes? Ghanaians are been fleeced left,right and center by all entities that have power to exhort money in the ...
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What are we going to receive in return for paying this TV fees? Will we get on return omproved services or programmes? Ghanaians are been fleeced left,right and center by all entities that have power to exhort money in the name of their public.But I bet that the revenues will be gobbled by the huge salaries and bloated benefits while the majority of the TV
Licence fee paying public wallow in poverty and earn less that 3 Ghana Cedis a day. God Help us All as we get compressed under this tax and spend happy regime.
dan 10 years ago

even health insurance we can't pay. now tv licence. eeiii Ghana. #prez mahama must go#

even health insurance we can't pay. now tv licence. eeiii Ghana. #prez mahama must go#
ANGERED BOY 10 years ago

IF YOU ARE A MAN, GBC BOSS, POLICE, SOLDIER, JUDGE OR PRESIDENT OF THIS COUNTRY, COME AND STAND AT MY DOOR THAT YOU COLLECTING MONEY FOR ME OWNING A TV SET, THAT I HUSTLED TO BUY. WHAT SORT OF WITCHCRAFT IS THIS? WOE ONTO YO ...
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IF YOU ARE A MAN, GBC BOSS, POLICE, SOLDIER, JUDGE OR PRESIDENT OF THIS COUNTRY, COME AND STAND AT MY DOOR THAT YOU COLLECTING MONEY FOR ME OWNING A TV SET, THAT I HUSTLED TO BUY. WHAT SORT OF WITCHCRAFT IS THIS? WOE ONTO YOU THAT WILL STAND BEFORE ME. WOE ONTO YOU.
SUPREMO 10 years ago

Where are the supporters of NDC. Say something in their favour?

Where are the supporters of NDC. Say something in their favour?
payday 10 years ago

Oh no this is very bad and not the best option at this time.The economy is not the best,the cedi is struggling against the dollar,inflation is on the rise and all that the government is doing is taxing the ordinary Ghanaian t ...
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Oh no this is very bad and not the best option at this time.The economy is not the best,the cedi is struggling against the dollar,inflation is on the rise and all that the government is doing is taxing the ordinary Ghanaian to death.So what happened to all the new taxes that has been introduced by the government.One thing I know is that even if the person is poor he/she can relax in the comfort of his/her room watching TV but if you want to tax that same poor person for watching TV and failure to do that might result in imprisonment,then am afraid very soon people might commit suicide.This is just rediculous and what a wicked world and government we have in power.
Nana 10 years ago

Daft electorate.

Daft electorate.
BANG BANG 10 years ago

FUCK U GBC...COME ND SANCTION...BOMBOCLOT

FUCK U GBC...COME ND SANCTION...BOMBOCLOT
Agbolikudzor 10 years ago

This soo bad for this country at this time as we're having total #LIGHT-OUT problem. Maybe this payment must start next year.
Oh God of our salvation help us from this our corrupted countrw

AMEN.

This soo bad for this country at this time as we're having total #LIGHT-OUT problem. Maybe this payment must start next year.
Oh God of our salvation help us from this our corrupted countrw

AMEN.
Mrs 10 years ago

Total noooonsense!!!

Total noooonsense!!!
7B 10 years ago

guns are uploading, how effective is your service,,, very bad like mahama governance. We are ready to tackle you boot for boot.

guns are uploading, how effective is your service,,, very bad like mahama governance. We are ready to tackle you boot for boot.
KOY 10 years ago

let them sanction us and we will see. nonsense.

let them sanction us and we will see. nonsense.

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