Kan Dapaah: MPs' GHS7k salary 'ridiculous'

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Joyland 10 years ago

Ghaian mps are a mockery of our democracy. They are not qualified to be there and therefore deserve nothing. Look at the scandals upon scandals being reported everyday, and these idiots are being called MPS. They deserve noth ...
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Ghaian mps are a mockery of our democracy. They are not qualified to be there and therefore deserve nothing. Look at the scandals upon scandals being reported everyday, and these idiots are being called MPS. They deserve nothing until proper human being mps and not fools have occupied the parliament
Odikr@ 10 years ago

Are the minority truants in Parliament?
Because of the low renumerations they rather be absent from the House in order to take care of their Private Business.
I wonder who signs their "attendance register"?
Could this be t ...
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Are the minority truants in Parliament?
Because of the low renumerations they rather be absent from the House in order to take care of their Private Business.
I wonder who signs their "attendance register"?
Could this be the reason why they failed to scrutinize the Energy deal laid before the House?
PRINCE KWASI ADADE (OFIE P33) 10 years ago

Ivor Greenstreet said directly to President John Mahama and Vice President Kwesi Amissah-Arthur that: “You don’t care”.

“Nobody is feeling your better Ghana”,

In the full glare of the President, Vice Preside ...
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Ivor Greenstreet said directly to President John Mahama and Vice President Kwesi Amissah-Arthur that: “You don’t care”.

“Nobody is feeling your better Ghana”,

In the full glare of the President, Vice President, former President Jerry Rawlings, and thousands of leaders and supporters of the NDC, a defiant Greenstreet said: “…Currently nobody, I mean nobody is feeling your better Ghana.”

“Continuous ‘dumsor dumsor,’ corruption from top to bottom, left right inside out, and all the challenges you are facing [are] suffocating the Ghanaian people.”

He added: “We would have thought that perhaps you may have used an occasion like this to discuss policies, programmes and solutions to all the difficulties we are facing as a nation, but no, you chose today to share your Christmas gifts with each other.”

“Ghanaians are not happy at all. This ‘bronya’ is dry. Too too dry,” he told the President, adding: “The most painful thing of all is that you don’t care.”

“NDC continue, we are watching you, Ghana is watching you, do what you want to do, we also know what we’ll come and do…make sure you’ll elect executives who will be able to steer your parties affairs when you are in opposition. Boys abr3.”
Odikr@ 10 years ago

So where is the Minority Spokesperson on Power and Energy?
What is their take on the Energy deal?
What was the Party line when the motion was raised in Parliament?
How many of the Parliamentary NPP,were in the House;when t ...
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So where is the Minority Spokesperson on Power and Energy?
What is their take on the Energy deal?
What was the Party line when the motion was raised in Parliament?
How many of the Parliamentary NPP,were in the House;when the motion was under discussion?
Martian Voter 10 years ago

Well said. MP's sole purpose is to loot the state for everything they can get. They don't even pretend to serve the national interest.

Well said. MP's sole purpose is to loot the state for everything they can get. They don't even pretend to serve the national interest.
Kofi Ata, Cambridge, UK 10 years ago

This ex-MP is talking rubbish because MPs are not elected to attend funerals. In another suggestion, he claims Ghana needs just about 105 MPs so that their salary could be doubled. Why did he not make these suggestions when h ...
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This ex-MP is talking rubbish because MPs are not elected to attend funerals. In another suggestion, he claims Ghana needs just about 105 MPs so that their salary could be doubled. Why did he not make these suggestions when he was an MP? At independence Ghana had more than 100 MPs so how can he suggest that after 58 years of independence it should be the same. The current number of MPs is high but that does not justify reducing the figure to 105. How realistic is that? Is it just to double their salaries so they can pay for and attend funerals?
Koboo 10 years ago

Kofi Attah, your suggestion is mere rubbish. If he did not suggest it when he was in parliament does not bar him from suggesting it now. By the way, you would be the same person to accuse him of being self-serving if he had ...
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Kofi Attah, your suggestion is mere rubbish. If he did not suggest it when he was in parliament does not bar him from suggesting it now. By the way, you would be the same person to accuse him of being self-serving if he had done so as a parliamentarian. You Ghanaians are too much and too known and would have negative remarks about everything.
Northern Npp youth 10 years ago

hmm there is the need for right thinking Ghanaians to form an alliance against partisan politics. First MPs should be based on certain merits. they deserve to have different salaries according to merits n not equal salary fo ...
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hmm there is the need for right thinking Ghanaians to form an alliance against partisan politics. First MPs should be based on certain merits. they deserve to have different salaries according to merits n not equal salary for all. this will attract high calibre personnel to the house n not jokers for their personal gains.
Dr. OSEI xxxx 10 years ago

These fools will not think of Ghanaians but always themselves. If this is the only benefits for MPs why are they killing each other for it? Must we pay taxes from our meager salaries for you to contribute at funerals? You are ...
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These fools will not think of Ghanaians but always themselves. If this is the only benefits for MPs why are they killing each other for it? Must we pay taxes from our meager salaries for you to contribute at funerals? You are all same fools called politicians. What is your impact at all?
mama Dee 10 years ago

Dr. Osei, thank you for the comment. He did not even say anything meaningful that they use the money for but funeral contributions. I weep for Ghana

Dr. Osei, thank you for the comment. He did not even say anything meaningful that they use the money for but funeral contributions. I weep for Ghana

Omanhene (U$A) 10 years ago

How could a Mickey Flick country like Ghana, whose population is about only 25 million, have as many as 275 MPs and about 90 ministers, deputy ministers and the many yooyoos assigned to the presidency?? Can’t we do with jus ...
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How could a Mickey Flick country like Ghana, whose population is about only 25 million, have as many as 275 MPs and about 90 ministers, deputy ministers and the many yooyoos assigned to the presidency?? Can’t we do with just 100 MPs (i.e., 1 MP represents 250,000 +or— in a constituency)? That’s Kool in a 3rd world country!!

The United States of America, the richest nation on Earth, has a population of 350 million people but has only 535 Congressmen & women (i.e., 100 Senators and 435 Representatives in the House (HR). So, proportionally, based on Ghana's model, then USA should have as many as 3,850 Senators & HR Congressmen/women for its population.

Well, try China and India for size:
China's population is about 1.4 BILLION and India's is nearly 1 Billion. So, how many MPS or parliamentarians should these two countries have? Zillions or what??

Ghana has too many MPs, who are doing virtually nothing to help the nation's development. But, most importantly: “If the salary is that small and no good, then why are sitting MPs and aspiring MPs killing themselves to be elected to parliament?” WHY, Negro?? Why not go into an area where you could make more money?? Further, what the former MP said is not all that true—very economical with the truth!!

MPs have FREE housing (bungalows), they pay no phone bills, pay no utility bills (electric, water & sewage), the car loans are never paid off (they're free in disguise), they receive sitting allowances on several committees, they collect huge “per diems” on frivolous travels and they've other FREEBIES, that Ken Dapaah is not telling you about.

Now, check the unemployment rate in Ghana, inflation, hospitals/clinics, the roads, education, housing, wages, etc., etc., and you tell me "HOW EFFECTIVE HAVE THESE MPS BEEN SOLVING THE NATION'S PROBLEMS, thus deserving huge salaries?

$$ So, Ken, if the salary is no good, then “tell your MP friends to QUIT parliament” and go do something else, otherwise THEY'RE DUMB-ASS NEGROES—if they continue to be in parliament!!$$ Didn’t we see what went on during the NPP & NDC primaries?? Sitting MPs were doing everything to get re-elected!!
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Isaac- London 10 years ago

Shut up. Why you did say that when you was there

Shut up. Why you did say that when you was there
Salifu Dagarti 10 years ago

You should show a little respect.

You should show a little respect.
Earl Jones 10 years ago

How much is enough for the MPs, Kan Dapaah?
And while you are at it, please work out how much is enough for other public servants who also have to share their salaries with others.

How much is enough for the MPs, Kan Dapaah?
And while you are at it, please work out how much is enough for other public servants who also have to share their salaries with others.
Obiba 10 years ago

Is this man telling us that the government should pay for MPS funeral expenses?

Is this man telling us that the government should pay for MPS funeral expenses?
Obiba 10 years ago

Is this man telling us that the government should pay for MPS funeral expenses?

Is this man telling us that the government should pay for MPS funeral expenses?
Obiba 10 years ago

Is this man telling us that the government should pay for MPS funeral expenses?

Is this man telling us that the government should pay for MPS funeral expenses?
Obiba 10 years ago

Is this man telling us that the government should pay for MPS funeral expenses?

Is this man telling us that the government should pay for MPS funeral expenses?
Obiba 10 years ago

Is this man telling us that the government should pay for MPS funeral expenses?

Is this man telling us that the government should pay for MPS funeral expenses?
Obiba 10 years ago

Is this man telling us that the government should pay for MPS funeral expenses?

Is this man telling us that the government should pay for MPS funeral expenses?

Obiba 10 years ago

Is this man telling us that the government should pay for MPS funeral expenses?

Is this man telling us that the government should pay for MPS funeral expenses?
Ebibiman 10 years ago

Is he hearing himself very well?
Is it written in the constitution for them to share their salary with their constituents ?

Is he hearing himself very well?
Is it written in the constitution for them to share their salary with their constituents ?
NB 10 years ago

GHANA INDEED IS IN DEEP TROUBLE. LEADERSHIP CRISES.

GHANA INDEED IS IN DEEP TROUBLE. LEADERSHIP CRISES.
Frank Agyena-Karikari 10 years ago

Don't let me laugh. Are you an Asante, Akyem, Bono or Akwapim? Your question is part of the unwritten constitution. Funny. let them vote for you and don't attend funerals and see if they will vote for you again.

Don't let me laugh. Are you an Asante, Akyem, Bono or Akwapim? Your question is part of the unwritten constitution. Funny. let them vote for you and don't attend funerals and see if they will vote for you again.
Life 10 years ago

Of course cultural norms are a challenge however can be Shaped to positive stuff. Encourage simple funerals and encourage donations to tangible developments in the towns named after whomever they like

Of course cultural norms are a challenge however can be Shaped to positive stuff. Encourage simple funerals and encourage donations to tangible developments in the towns named after whomever they like
Same person 10 years ago

Frank I wish you withdraw your stance. Are the civil servants also attending funerals? Are farmers not attending funerals? Are they also not contributing money at funeral for the bereaveds? You cannot Mr. Kandapaah cannot fac ...
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Frank I wish you withdraw your stance. Are the civil servants also attending funerals? Are farmers not attending funerals? Are they also not contributing money at funeral for the bereaveds? You cannot Mr. Kandapaah cannot factor his own social affiliatory expenses into the budget of the poor people of Ghana. Besides, our mps are not to contest for recognition at funerals. Extra expenses should be born by he that makes it.
Kojo 10 years ago

Woaa look at what this man I ssaying? tweaaa

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"....... if you are an Ashanti, you must be there every weekend for funerals. And when you go to the constituency, it is not just one funeral, it is about 10 funera ...
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Woaa look at what this man I ssaying? tweaaa

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"....... if you are an Ashanti, you must be there every weekend for funerals. And when you go to the constituency, it is not just one funeral, it is about 10 funerals. And the MP cannot give less than GHS100. So, you can spend about GHS 4,000 on donations. The money is not enough"

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Obed Adore 10 years ago

Ask again for me ooh .. Misplaced priorities nkoaaa!!! Oh Ghana WHEN???

Ask again for me ooh .. Misplaced priorities nkoaaa!!! Oh Ghana WHEN???
Tsiame 10 years ago

One African country president is paid according to the population of the country.
Why can't we pay our MPs according to the number of funerals they attend?

One African country president is paid according to the population of the country.
Why can't we pay our MPs according to the number of funerals they attend?
k the h 10 years ago

USeless ex MP.
How much do other public officers get? No one is forcing you to be an MP.
Go and practice your accountancy. talk like an educated person

USeless ex MP.
How much do other public officers get? No one is forcing you to be an MP.
Go and practice your accountancy. talk like an educated person

Okunka 10 years ago

Why do MPs have to have drivers?

Why do MPs have to have drivers?
kofi adu 10 years ago

Ghana is not a santa. you don't have to be there begging. you have to be meaningful and successful person. you had money to campaign now what, do you have to reap it? old man the thief.

Ghana is not a santa. you don't have to be there begging. you have to be meaningful and successful person. you had money to campaign now what, do you have to reap it? old man the thief.
KU4 10 years ago

SPENDING MONEY ON DEAD BODY WHAT A CONTINENT.

SPENDING MONEY ON DEAD BODY WHAT A CONTINENT.
Kofi Agyeman 10 years ago

This suggestion of reducing the number of MPs and improving the salaries is one of the more sensible things I have heard from a Ghanaian politician in a long while.

This suggestion of reducing the number of MPs and improving the salaries is one of the more sensible things I have heard from a Ghanaian politician in a long while.
Kontonkyi 10 years ago

But to increase the salary so that he can go to funerals? Waoooo

But to increase the salary so that he can go to funerals? Waoooo
King deed 10 years ago

MUST YOU ATTEND EVERY SINGLE FUNERAL AS AN ASHANTI? WHO SENT YOU?

MUST YOU ATTEND EVERY SINGLE FUNERAL AS AN ASHANTI? WHO SENT YOU?
Life 10 years ago

Time to askyourselfwhy you are an mp

Time to askyourselfwhy you are an mp
Pelicles 10 years ago

Mr. Dapaa, are you sane? Who force you to be an MP and where is it written that you should go to funerals etc, and donate your money just for political expediency?

Your explanation does not make sense and to me, the curren ...
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Mr. Dapaa, are you sane? Who force you to be an MP and where is it written that you should go to funerals etc, and donate your money just for political expediency?

Your explanation does not make sense and to me, the current salary is too much. MPs salary should be around GHS6000k and should be take it leave it.
mohammed 10 years ago

I will say 3500 to commensurate with other professionals like the teachers.

I will say 3500 to commensurate with other professionals like the teachers.
T K 10 years ago

Some teachers are paid less than 1000 Ghs yet they pay rent, light bill, t&t to sch, sch fees, funeral donations:etc all from this amt and nobody seems to care. Go and take all the money and chop

Some teachers are paid less than 1000 Ghs yet they pay rent, light bill, t&t to sch, sch fees, funeral donations:etc all from this amt and nobody seems to care. Go and take all the money and chop
kofi 10 years ago

this man should be removed from office..u go chop mp cos of money...y somebody force you...greedy man only thinking about ursef.4ckn

this man should be removed from office..u go chop mp cos of money...y somebody force you...greedy man only thinking about ursef.4ckn
TT 10 years ago

It us a free world. If you think the money is not enough, then do not go for the job. There is no where in the world where the president is the highest earner in the country.

It us a free world. If you think the money is not enough, then do not go for the job. There is no where in the world where the president is the highest earner in the country.
FREDERICK 10 years ago

WE HAVE BEEN INCREASING NO OF SEATS IN PARLIAMENT TO WIN MORE SEATS NOT ABOUT ENSURRHJNG EFFICIENCY

WE HAVE BEEN INCREASING NO OF SEATS IN PARLIAMENT TO WIN MORE SEATS NOT ABOUT ENSURRHJNG EFFICIENCY
Kwaku Poku 10 years ago

Who asked you to hire a driver? it is up to you to hire a driver from your own pay or learn how to drive.

Who asked you to hire a driver? it is up to you to hire a driver from your own pay or learn how to drive.
Ghanaba 10 years ago

Mr. Dapaah..... You can't never be paid enough if you choose to be Father Christmas of your constituency.

Mr. Dapaah..... You can't never be paid enough if you choose to be Father Christmas of your constituency.
Kweku Boateng Jnr. 10 years ago

It is not the duty of MPs to give money to funerals. Do the British do that? No one is begging any one to be an MP! We rather need to pay nurses, teachers, doctors, and those who produce cocoa, Shea, coconut, yam, fruits bett ...
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It is not the duty of MPs to give money to funerals. Do the British do that? No one is begging any one to be an MP! We rather need to pay nurses, teachers, doctors, and those who produce cocoa, Shea, coconut, yam, fruits better.
Yes, we should reduce the number of MPs to 100.
Chubby Alidu 10 years ago

Why should MPs have drivers?
It time we change since these are some the things that bring corruption into the system

Why should MPs have drivers?
It time we change since these are some the things that bring corruption into the system
Louis 10 years ago

I do not agree with Kan Dapaah. Do not give donations at funerals and do not share a thing with anybody. I believe, if Kan Dapaah and his MPs are paid 500,000 ghc a month,they will still complain that it's not enough. I do no ...
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I do not agree with Kan Dapaah. Do not give donations at funerals and do not share a thing with anybody. I believe, if Kan Dapaah and his MPs are paid 500,000 ghc a month,they will still complain that it's not enough. I do not think our MPs are doing much for Ghana. They are busily dividing this wonderful country thru partisan politics. A cent should not be added to their salaries for now.
Ben 10 years ago

Why do you have to share your salary with the constituent? if you put good policies in place to take of the needy in the society, nobody will bother you for money.

Why do you have to share your salary with the constituent? if you put good policies in place to take of the needy in the society, nobody will bother you for money.
Luke G UK 10 years ago

Oh let me list it for you : travel allowances, book allowance, per dm to travel, per dm to go to meetings, free car, free petrol, free phone, free electricity, two house maids, two drivers one for your wife, free watchman , f ...
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Oh let me list it for you : travel allowances, book allowance, per dm to travel, per dm to go to meetings, free car, free petrol, free phone, free electricity, two house maids, two drivers one for your wife, free watchman , free house, free health care etc if this is not enough then come to the USA you will see ?
Kontonkyi 10 years ago

He is just a fool!

He is just a fool!
Kontonkyi 10 years ago

And this man was a Parliamentarian? What has the People of Ghana have to do with the MPs personal business, going to funerals? Such are the selfish big fools we have representing the people.

And this man was a Parliamentarian? What has the People of Ghana have to do with the MPs personal business, going to funerals? Such are the selfish big fools we have representing the people.
Aprukusu 10 years ago

Why do our people in responsible positions who are supposed to be educated, talk so much rubbish ????.

Why does an MP need a driver? If you choose to go and splash money on funerals just to look good, why should the tax pa ...
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Why do our people in responsible positions who are supposed to be educated, talk so much rubbish ????.

Why does an MP need a driver? If you choose to go and splash money on funerals just to look good, why should the tax payer fund it??. Listen to him "and every weekend you have to go to your constituency for funerals and you can't give less than GHS100....". So you see, they go to their constituencies not to meet their constituents to discuss matters affecting them or to listen to them, they go there in their 4x4 cars to show off. And they expect their fuel costs to be bourne by the tax payer. Why can't they live within their means? This is sickening !!!!
GH 10 years ago

Are they elected to work in the legislature or to share salaries? Nonsense. Joke of a country. Does the president share his booty with us?

Are they elected to work in the legislature or to share salaries? Nonsense. Joke of a country. Does the president share his booty with us?
Samba 10 years ago

Thieves. Do you have to attend selected funerals in your constituencies with public money? Greedy fools

Thieves. Do you have to attend selected funerals in your constituencies with public money? Greedy fools
EA 10 years ago

If it were so ridiculous how come there is such a scramble to be elected an MP. There must be something in there that is so attractive which Mr Kan Dapaah is hiding from us!

If it were so ridiculous how come there is such a scramble to be elected an MP. There must be something in there that is so attractive which Mr Kan Dapaah is hiding from us!
AGYAAKU 10 years ago

As an accountant, Kan Dapaa should have known that the 50 percent reduction he is advocating for would automatically eraze his projected benefits. His fewer MPs would have double responsibilities thereby ending up attending 4 ...
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As an accountant, Kan Dapaa should have known that the 50 percent reduction he is advocating for would automatically eraze his projected benefits. His fewer MPs would have double responsibilities thereby ending up attending 40 funerals.

MPs should not asume responsibilities of tradtional heads and concentrate on their official duties and stop the hypocritical pepertual Campaigning. If they do, trust me, they will have more time to examine bills and contracts before they are passed.
Kofi babone 10 years ago

Where were you honourable when the EC created more constituencies which automatically comes with MPs? Your suggestion is belated are you suggesting that we should merge constituencies ie reversing what the law has allowed for ...
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Where were you honourable when the EC created more constituencies which automatically comes with MPs? Your suggestion is belated are you suggesting that we should merge constituencies ie reversing what the law has allowed for? Please come again with your modalities.
Ghana Defender 10 years ago

Do you go into politics to serve your poeple or enrich yourself? This is why you need to become financially independent before venturing into politics. But in Ghana university boys and girls come out of school without any wo ...
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Do you go into politics to serve your poeple or enrich yourself? This is why you need to become financially independent before venturing into politics. But in Ghana university boys and girls come out of school without any work experience or income or savings and straight to being ministers of state.
Why won't there be corruption and incompetence.
George 10 years ago

Hmmm, these are people we call honourables. I agree with the reduction of MPs even to 10 because the have deviated from their core duties that is enacting laws to funeral attendance. Anyway, who says only MPs donate at funera ...
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Hmmm, these are people we call honourables. I agree with the reduction of MPs even to 10 because the have deviated from their core duties that is enacting laws to funeral attendance. Anyway, who says only MPs donate at funerals? Am a tr and I attend funerals more often and donate so I should ask increments in my salary? This is absurd. Come again.
Ghanaman 10 years ago

You are one of those brainless so called intellectuals we have in Ghana and who think only about themselves. MPs in the UK drive themselves or use buses and trains. What is so special about these Ghanaian MPs who are always ...
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You are one of those brainless so called intellectuals we have in Ghana and who think only about themselves. MPs in the UK drive themselves or use buses and trains. What is so special about these Ghanaian MPs who are always seen talking on their mobile phones when somebody is on the floor making a contribution. By the way, is attending funerals part of their job description. Nonsense
Siburuku Tifalo 10 years ago

whole lot of free allowances and infringements.AND HE HAS THE GUT TO SPIT ON OUR FACE-right!Most GHANAIANS are NOT getting this money PER YEAR. He makes all this in just a Month and STILL COMPLAINING! GHANA MUST BE SERIOUS NO ...
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whole lot of free allowances and infringements.AND HE HAS THE GUT TO SPIT ON OUR FACE-right!Most GHANAIANS are NOT getting this money PER YEAR. He makes all this in just a Month and STILL COMPLAINING! GHANA MUST BE SERIOUS NOW with their silly MPs!How many of them go thro' the session for the month? yet they get their mighty salaries all right plus the whole LOT of DEALS,CONTRACTS and KICK BACKS.
usa 10 years ago

This is rational old Ghanaian. Very ignorant

This is rational old Ghanaian. Very ignorant
Osei 10 years ago

@usa i totally agree with you.
Very very foolish comments

@usa i totally agree with you.
Very very foolish comments
OKOE 10 years ago

IF THIS IS HOW SALARIES ARE TO BE BUDGETED FOR THEN THE LORD HAVE MERCY ON GHANA. IF THIS IS HOW SALARIES ARE TO BE DETERMINED ACCORDING TO THIS MAN THEN GHANA IS IN BIG TROUBLE. EVERYBODY IN GOVERNMENT MUST TELL HIS EMPLOYER ...
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IF THIS IS HOW SALARIES ARE TO BE BUDGETED FOR THEN THE LORD HAVE MERCY ON GHANA. IF THIS IS HOW SALARIES ARE TO BE DETERMINED ACCORDING TO THIS MAN THEN GHANA IS IN BIG TROUBLE. EVERYBODY IN GOVERNMENT MUST TELL HIS EMPLOYER TO BE PAID ACCORDING TO THEIR MONTHLY OBLIGATION AND BE PAID ACCORDINGLY. THIS SUGGESTION BY MR. DAPAAH IS OUTRAGEOUS. IF THIS IS HOW HE THINKS PEOPLE ARE TO BE PAID THEN GHANA'S FINANCIAL PROBLEMS WILL NEVER END. DO WE SEND SUCH PEOPLE TO PARLIAMENT OR EVEN IN OFFICE TO DETERMINE SALARIES TO BE PAID? THIS MAN IS OUT OF HIS MIND. EVERYBODY WILL LIKE TO BE PAID AND ATTEND ALL FUNERALS AND DISH OUT MONIES. ARE WE CIVILIZED OR NOT?
The General 10 years ago

Just to remind you,what the law requires of you.Stay within the confines of your legitimate duty and you would count surpluses at the end of each month.

Just to remind you,what the law requires of you.Stay within the confines of your legitimate duty and you would count surpluses at the end of each month.
Tee 10 years ago

KEN....kindly check how much most of these incompetent MPs were earning before the got voted to represent us. It's their choice to make whether to take car loans or not. Please don't talk us into sympathising with them....Non ...
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KEN....kindly check how much most of these incompetent MPs were earning before the got voted to represent us. It's their choice to make whether to take car loans or not. Please don't talk us into sympathising with them....Nonsense
bobo 10 years ago

this is also corruption Mr Dapaa or where do you thing the corruption starts?

this is also corruption Mr Dapaa or where do you thing the corruption starts?
Nyansah 10 years ago

Kan Dapaah. You are a big fool. Give all Ghana money to them so the rest of us will go chop grass. Aboa kwasia, mm3333 odwan. What do they do are they there to share their salaries for the sake of cheap popularity insyead of ...
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Kan Dapaah. You are a big fool. Give all Ghana money to them so the rest of us will go chop grass. Aboa kwasia, mm3333 odwan. What do they do are they there to share their salaries for the sake of cheap popularity insyead of working to gain popularity. Wo y3 kwasia paaaaaah. Good for nothing old fool.
amoah w. 10 years ago

why is our "MPS running" into funerals of people they have probably never met in their life ?

why is our "MPS running" into funerals of people they have probably never met in their life ?
Joe Turkey 10 years ago

The last time I checked, I never saw "weekend funeral" in MPs' job description. It's an option. You go when you have the money (like the rest of us Ghanaians do), or you sleep at home and find some excuse. Why doesn't Dapaah ...
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The last time I checked, I never saw "weekend funeral" in MPs' job description. It's an option. You go when you have the money (like the rest of us Ghanaians do), or you sleep at home and find some excuse. Why doesn't Dapaah worry about how much the rest of us are paid?
kosi 10 years ago

This is nonesense. What is Ken Dappah trying to say? These are people who are very learned and I expect them to speak scientifically and academically. Is Ken saying we pay our parliamentarians to go to funerals and donate mon ...
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This is nonesense. What is Ken Dappah trying to say? These are people who are very learned and I expect them to speak scientifically and academically. Is Ken saying we pay our parliamentarians to go to funerals and donate monies there. That is their private issue and should not come as a political topic at all. Sometimes I feel very sad being a Ghanaian when I listen to the rubbish that comes out of the mouths of our so called learned politicians. Ghanaians should grow up
Israel Jude 10 years ago

The most absurd and unreasonable thinking and suggestion I should like to hear. Why should we expect HOw to attend our funerals and other celebrations and donate? Why should this be a reason for increase in salary for MPs

The most absurd and unreasonable thinking and suggestion I should like to hear. Why should we expect HOw to attend our funerals and other celebrations and donate? Why should this be a reason for increase in salary for MPs
berma1 10 years ago

See this fool,so this is what you and your dwarf nana osama bi ladi akufo addo hva plan 2 do wif our money incase mistakenly ghanaians vote 4 u people,rot in opposition 4ever.

See this fool,so this is what you and your dwarf nana osama bi ladi akufo addo hva plan 2 do wif our money incase mistakenly ghanaians vote 4 u people,rot in opposition 4ever.
LETTRUTHPREVAIL 10 years ago

This is why Mahama is incompetent, because he does not attend funerals every weekend and donate more than 100 cedis at more than ten funerals, for it to be announced on the PAs.
Hom mpem NPP eh! Hmmm nnmmm. That's competency ...
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This is why Mahama is incompetent, because he does not attend funerals every weekend and donate more than 100 cedis at more than ten funerals, for it to be announced on the PAs.
Hom mpem NPP eh! Hmmm nnmmm. That's competency at the highest order.
SARFOWAAA 10 years ago

Haaaahaaa trust me these two major political parties NPP and NDC sponsors funerals just to buy popularity in those constituencies the deceased must passed away.
Particularly if the deceased comes from a good family. That is ...
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Haaaahaaa trust me these two major political parties NPP and NDC sponsors funerals just to buy popularity in those constituencies the deceased must passed away.
Particularly if the deceased comes from a good family. That is what they spend their money on.
Both NPP and NDC are the perpetrators of this practice.
My uncle passed away who doesn't belong to any political party. It happens one of my nephew is an NPP member who doesn't carry any weight in the family. Also one of my aunties husband is an NDC chairman.
I was shocked at the funeral ground political strategist how to demonstrate to show popularity their party slogans. Money and drinks to the family as if my uncle was king pins of any of these parties.
No wonder the Hon is crying.
Kwaku 10 years ago

Stupid. Who is asking them to pay people in theire costituenciwa or go to funerals. Are they there for funerals

Stupid. Who is asking them to pay people in theire costituenciwa or go to funerals. Are they there for funerals
EZEKIEL 10 years ago

These STUPID NON-PERFORMING Parliamentarians...especially from the Opposition....WHAT AT ALL do you do to DESERVE even the GHS 7000 ?? monthly salary ??
You VOTED UN-ANIMOUSLY in March for a Bill and NOW you're saying the B ...
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These STUPID NON-PERFORMING Parliamentarians...especially from the Opposition....WHAT AT ALL do you do to DESERVE even the GHS 7000 ?? monthly salary ??
You VOTED UN-ANIMOUSLY in March for a Bill and NOW you're saying the Bill was inflated by the Govt.!! Fools, Why didn't you study the Papers FIRST ???
Too many IDIOTS in Parliament.!!
Who told you to donate to funerals an AMOUNT you can't afford ?? Morons!!
sela 10 years ago

This man is not serious in life

This man is not serious in life
Philip Kobina Baidoo 10 years ago

Which part of their job description demands they attend funerals? You sound ridiculous Dapaah.

Which part of their job description demands they attend funerals? You sound ridiculous Dapaah.
Sam Walker 10 years ago

Look @ this stupid thief tht was fired from kuffour administration 4 stealing 5 million pounds is nt false if u don't like the job leave thiefs n crocks God save mother Ghana

Look @ this stupid thief tht was fired from kuffour administration 4 stealing 5 million pounds is nt false if u don't like the job leave thiefs n crocks God save mother Ghana
Bill 10 years ago

This greedy fool. What is the average salary in the country?
What is GNP? Each Ghanaian is entitled to $1000 the whole year. You get $2100 a month ($25,000 a year) and you think it's small. You need to grow up.

This greedy fool. What is the average salary in the country?
What is GNP? Each Ghanaian is entitled to $1000 the whole year. You get $2100 a month ($25,000 a year) and you think it's small. You need to grow up.
Ahmes 10 years ago

If Doctors should also suggest halving their numbers so that they can have double their salary. Will that be fair. And who task them to that, money giving in anticipation for winning elections in the next coming years.That is ...
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If Doctors should also suggest halving their numbers so that they can have double their salary. Will that be fair. And who task them to that, money giving in anticipation for winning elections in the next coming years.That is basis for corruption.
Paa Joe 10 years ago

NOBODY NKOWS WHERE THIS FOLK HSAD HIS EDUCATION.

DOES HE KNOW WHAT IS GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT OF A COUNTRY.

YOU ARE NOT MANIFACTURING OR PRODUCING ANYTHING IN THE COUNTRY TO EARN FUNDS INTO THE COUNTRY, YET, HE IS TALKIN ...
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NOBODY NKOWS WHERE THIS FOLK HSAD HIS EDUCATION.

DOES HE KNOW WHAT IS GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT OF A COUNTRY.

YOU ARE NOT MANIFACTURING OR PRODUCING ANYTHING IN THE COUNTRY TO EARN FUNDS INTO THE COUNTRY, YET, HE IS TALKING ABOUT THE MONTHLY SALAREIES OF MPS IN GHANA.

WHO FORCES ANYONE TO DO POLITICS AND TO ENTER PARLIAMENT.
kofi dsan 10 years ago

Selfish mp,s upon ur dubious deals,u want more to your salary.wot a shameful alterance from dis honourable.have u forgotten ur home takings after office.civil servants will serve for more than 25-30yrs for them to take home p ...
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Selfish mp,s upon ur dubious deals,u want more to your salary.wot a shameful alterance from dis honourable.have u forgotten ur home takings after office.civil servants will serve for more than 25-30yrs for them to take home peanuts moneys. This is a total loose talk from dis mp
Gilbert 10 years ago

It's really unreasonable that our ex MP cannot make sense of what salary means.
This is absolute madness!

It's really unreasonable that our ex MP cannot make sense of what salary means.
This is absolute madness!
Tigerliccious 10 years ago

Are parliamentarians too big to drive tmeselves? US senators don't have drivers. Thye drive or even bike to the senate.

Are parliamentarians too big to drive tmeselves? US senators don't have drivers. Thye drive or even bike to the senate.
yaro 10 years ago

and how much is the pay of the ordinary Ghanaian-nurses teachers........GHC1000 u pay bills and transport to work and accommodation all from the small pay.so u see Mr. kandapaa u guys are over paid

and how much is the pay of the ordinary Ghanaian-nurses teachers........GHC1000 u pay bills and transport to work and accommodation all from the small pay.so u see Mr. kandapaa u guys are over paid
Nyansah 10 years ago

Kan Dapaah is just foolish greedy goat who does not think abt other. I hate him for this statement. He shd go take all Gh money n chop. Wht do MPs do. Gh can survive without them. Fools plus foolish Dapaah.

Kan Dapaah is just foolish greedy goat who does not think abt other. I hate him for this statement. He shd go take all Gh money n chop. Wht do MPs do. Gh can survive without them. Fools plus foolish Dapaah.
Nyansah 10 years ago

Dapaah l know u hav by now regretted after ready all thses comments. Think before u talk next time. U foolish old goat.

Dapaah l know u hav by now regretted after ready all thses comments. Think before u talk next time. U foolish old goat.
Michigan 10 years ago

Nobody is forced to become a MP. You knew what the salary was before you decided to join. Improve the economy and the cost of living will improve for everybody in cling MP's.

Nobody is forced to become a MP. You knew what the salary was before you decided to join. Improve the economy and the cost of living will improve for everybody in cling MP's.
back door director 10 years ago

What sort of puerile logic is that

What sort of puerile logic is that
Oti Akenteng 10 years ago

Mr, what about teachers, doctors, nurses just to name a few. Who is forcing them to stay in politics? After all it is not their ordained right to be an MP. What about all the fringe benefits that they enjoy, not to mention th ...
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Mr, what about teachers, doctors, nurses just to name a few. Who is forcing them to stay in politics? After all it is not their ordained right to be an MP. What about all the fringe benefits that they enjoy, not to mention the underhand deals that they indulge themselves in. Give me a break please
Baffour 10 years ago

I have never heard such a stupid statement from a parliamentarians. After sleeping on the job all these years for even a sitting president to tell you so, after collecting end of service benefit every 4 years, after getting a ...
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I have never heard such a stupid statement from a parliamentarians. After sleeping on the job all these years for even a sitting president to tell you so, after collecting end of service benefit every 4 years, after getting all those sitting allowances and refusing to scrutinize documents properly which cost the nation such a fortune as the AMERI deal, what more do these greedy, sloppy, silly, selfish MPs want? A pay rise? It will not happen. COMEDIANS
Loneranger 10 years ago

This man paaaaaaaaaaa!!!!

This man paaaaaaaaaaa!!!!
Moshie Kokonte 10 years ago

The average salary of a teacher in Ghana is less than GC1,000. So MPs make at least seven more time than teachers and teachers also attend funerals just like the MPs. MPs make about three times more than doctors. So on a c ...
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The average salary of a teacher in Ghana is less than GC1,000. So MPs make at least seven more time than teachers and teachers also attend funerals just like the MPs. MPs make about three times more than doctors. So on a comparative basis, MPs are being paid too much.
Steve 10 years ago

What a shame, are you charity organization? How much money you raised from your community and what kind of job opportunity have you implemented in your constituent.

What a shame, are you charity organization? How much money you raised from your community and what kind of job opportunity have you implemented in your constituent.
STEVE 10 years ago

this idiot has confirmed what I have been saying for a while now. Our parliamentarians steal money from the state to finance their personal needs than for the development of the country. Were they elected to be attending fune ...
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this idiot has confirmed what I have been saying for a while now. Our parliamentarians steal money from the state to finance their personal needs than for the development of the country. Were they elected to be attending funerals or use their brains to create ideas to develop their constituencies? Oh mother Ghana.
mohammed 10 years ago

it is not the people responsibility to support a ridiculous MP lifestyle. if you cannot then go to the private sector. change the culture and teach your constituency that it is the public purse not their funeral and lavish li ...
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it is not the people responsibility to support a ridiculous MP lifestyle. if you cannot then go to the private sector. change the culture and teach your constituency that it is the public purse not their funeral and lavish lifestyle that an MP is to portray.
Sir Rogers 10 years ago

IF THE SALARIES OF MPS ARE NOT ENOUGH FOR THEM, THEY CAN TRADE IN DRUG ESPECIALLY COCAINE SO THAT THEY CAN GET PLENTY MONEY FOR THEIR UNNECESSARY SPENDING....ALEKU,GBORKU MPS

IF THE SALARIES OF MPS ARE NOT ENOUGH FOR THEM, THEY CAN TRADE IN DRUG ESPECIALLY COCAINE SO THAT THEY CAN GET PLENTY MONEY FOR THEIR UNNECESSARY SPENDING....ALEKU,GBORKU MPS
KOFI 10 years ago

I THINK THE ASSEMBLY MEN DO ALL THE WORK IN THEIR CONSTITUENCIES HENCE MUST BE GIVEN MORE MONEY AS SALARIES RATHER THAN THE MEAGER ALLOWANCE THAT THEY RECEIVE PER SITTING.AM SAYING THIS AS A FORMER GOVT APPOINTEE AT THE AMA.

I THINK THE ASSEMBLY MEN DO ALL THE WORK IN THEIR CONSTITUENCIES HENCE MUST BE GIVEN MORE MONEY AS SALARIES RATHER THAN THE MEAGER ALLOWANCE THAT THEY RECEIVE PER SITTING.AM SAYING THIS AS A FORMER GOVT APPOINTEE AT THE AMA.
G. Danquah 10 years ago

It is now time for our MPS,CHIEFS AND ALL fellow Ghanaians to change the way we go about funerals.Everybody is feeling the pinch and yet we are doing nothing about it.Simply make a law to barn all Parliamentarians for attendi ...
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It is now time for our MPS,CHIEFS AND ALL fellow Ghanaians to change the way we go about funerals.Everybody is feeling the pinch and yet we are doing nothing about it.Simply make a law to barn all Parliamentarians for attending funerals in their capacity as MPS.

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