Ghana’s Parliament is ‘useless’ – law expert

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GHE 9 years ago

THE WILL GO AND SLEEP

THE WILL GO AND SLEEP
Nii Teiko 9 years ago

"We don't have a parliament; we have two branches of the executive, one for proposing laws and taxes and loans; the other for dutifully approving them,”. I wholely endorse this.

"We don't have a parliament; we have two branches of the executive, one for proposing laws and taxes and loans; the other for dutifully approving them,”. I wholely endorse this.
Sako 9 years ago

Bam. You said it all.

Bam. You said it all.
CORNEY 9 years ago

Our parliament is really useless,it has been like that forever.
Just imagine Minority always coming out to say government has misled them to approve loans and bills when they are supposed to read and debate before approving ...
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Our parliament is really useless,it has been like that forever.
Just imagine Minority always coming out to say government has misled them to approve loans and bills when they are supposed to read and debate before approving or rejecting loans and bills.we don't even need that parliament,it is waste of resources,parliament that approves anything from executive is not parliament,a rubber stamp organization,just a place for people to drive SUVs period.

As for Avedzithe least said about him the better,he is ignorant but arrogant,he does not even know that the reason why many people don't have cars in UK is because they have effective public transport system which Ghana cannot compare itself to.
Such an individual should not be in parliament in the first place with that mouth let alone occupying such a position,it is only in Ghana that he can remain in parliament talking trash to the very people who elected him.anybody in his right mind should know that when you increase fuel prices it affects everything including Trotro which does not run on water,if he was in his right mind thinking right he would have known that the increment will affect public transport too.
In America that guy saying stupid things like that which is not the first time he has said something like that would have been forced to resign to end his political career but in Ghana he will remain parliament as long as he wants and continue to insult the very people who elected him to parliament.
If you want to defend your government you do so with sensible argument but not foolish and senseless argument like that insulting people,if you don't know how to defend your government stop being at radio stations to say things that can tarnish the image of the government,we need smart people to defend the government not dumb people,not people who may have lost their minds.
Jumbo 9 years ago

Corney,the parliament is not useless.The prof might have not use that unpalatable word.Poor reportage and senzationalism drove this journalist to use that word that is why he use invented commes.("useless")

In my humble es ...
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Corney,the parliament is not useless.The prof might have not use that unpalatable word.Poor reportage and senzationalism drove this journalist to use that word that is why he use invented commes.("useless")

In my humble estemation,the parliament is too large and we need to tream it down to save cost and make it more effective since no single party can command absolute majority.

On the issue of petrol prices,yes the cost of crude oil has fallen and so too is the strength of our purchasing power.With weak cedi,the govt need more money to pay interest on govt bonds and loans. In short the cost of govt doing business is high.AS if the afforementioned was not enough,the govt have to cough out 80% of its revenue to meet the recurrent budget and also meet our social needs.

AS for Avetzi,apologies can be place on his behalf for poor choice of words.He has rubb salt on to injury in his over zealot attempt to defend the govt.May be he wanted to say that about 85% of pump price in UK is tax so Ghanaians should sympathise with the govt.

Corney,you might have heard some voices at the corridors of power accusing some foreign govts of wanting the down fall of NDC govt.Is precisely because of these painful economic messures which the govt wanted to avoid but was prevented by those foreign powers hence the accusation.These painful economic messures no doubt make the govt of the day unpopular in the eyes of the electorate.
JOER 9 years ago

THE GO THERE TO SLEEP AND LATER STARTS TO BLAME THE GOVT

THE GO THERE TO SLEEP AND LATER STARTS TO BLAME THE GOVT
Gaisey 9 years ago

They can't communicate That is why they don't argue

They can't communicate That is why they don't argue
Ghana First 9 years ago

Opposition MP's could indeed do better to make their presence felt.
History tells us Hon Hawa Yakubu of blessed memory n independent candidate a loner in the midst NDC MP's was hailed the voice of the voiceless. Most of the ...
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Opposition MP's could indeed do better to make their presence felt.
History tells us Hon Hawa Yakubu of blessed memory n independent candidate a loner in the midst NDC MP's was hailed the voice of the voiceless. Most of the current opposition MP's are lawyers and seasoned professionals who can use court actions, media and press conferences to oppose dubious or fraudelent moves by the government. Our opposition MP's must make their presence felt to prove Ghanaians they are ready to take over the reins of government. Even after being rediculed by president Mahama that they are sleeping in parliament they cannot make their presence felt.Action now or never!!
AGYA 9 years ago

The minority leaders in parliament are total disgrace to NPP. Osei Kyei Mensah is so docile that the president and his majority just romp over them with ease. This guy even campaigned for the NDC majority leader in parliament ...
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The minority leaders in parliament are total disgrace to NPP. Osei Kyei Mensah is so docile that the president and his majority just romp over them with ease. This guy even campaigned for the NDC majority leader in parliament against his own party member. He can't talk or make any noise in parliament. He may not have the votes to override some issues from the president by for Christ sake, make some noise and let the people feel that you are fighting for them.

United Ghana 9 years ago

NDC MPs are shameless sycophants and opposition MPs are useless. "Democracy" in Ghana isn't serving the interests of the people. It's just an expensive excercise, serving the interests of a few. Revolution is needed.

NDC MPs are shameless sycophants and opposition MPs are useless. "Democracy" in Ghana isn't serving the interests of the people. It's just an expensive excercise, serving the interests of a few. Revolution is needed.
Donboli 9 years ago

MPs are self centred and power drank. People go to parliament with ideas, not these our go there to get ideas. Parliament is now like a school where people are taught only these they want you to know.
It is always after bef ...
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MPs are self centred and power drank. People go to parliament with ideas, not these our go there to get ideas. Parliament is now like a school where people are taught only these they want you to know.
It is always after before they start making noise. All the stealing from the State goes through the Parliament.
How can you get something the Parliament judge wrongly back. The Parliament decision on a subject is the final decision.
Chose your MPs wisely putting in mind if they can see things the way you see them.
It is not the fault of parliament, it's the USELESS MPs you send to the Parliament.
Kwasi Barima 9 years ago

Governing Party MPs the majority parties always vote 100% in support of every NDC bill, and when the Parliamentary rules require a simple majority to pass laws what can the Minority party do to prevent the passage of bills th ...
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Governing Party MPs the majority parties always vote 100% in support of every NDC bill, and when the Parliamentary rules require a simple majority to pass laws what can the Minority party do to prevent the passage of bills they oppose? Parliamentary Walk outs have not helped either. Don't blame the Minority. They are powerless in the scheme of things. Tell your buddies to vote wisely next time. As for the North Ketu MP, he can get away with whatever he says 'cos his votes come from Togo where the increased price of petrol does not affect them.
JOER 9 years ago

BLAME OPPOSITION MPs

BLAME OPPOSITION MPs
Gaisey 9 years ago

English speaking is the problem

English speaking is the problem
NPP SENIOR CITIZEN 9 years ago

Idoitic talk Prempeh belongs to the zoo

Idoitic talk Prempeh belongs to the zoo
Joe At3bone 9 years ago

Aboa

Aboa
Ena eda ho no 9 years ago

In a parliament where you can never point to a single member voting against his party's proposed bill whether bad, can you call this a parliament? Let the press publish the voting records of all our "dishonourable" MPs in par ...
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In a parliament where you can never point to a single member voting against his party's proposed bill whether bad, can you call this a parliament? Let the press publish the voting records of all our "dishonourable" MPs in parliament and you could see that Ghana does not have what is called a parliament but parties.
CIVIL UNREST NOW 9 years ago

GHANAIANS MUST STAND AT ONCE AND FIGHT THE DEMONIC NDC ONCE AND FOR ALL.FORGET ABOUT THE ELECTIONS BECAUSE EC CHAIRMAN KNOWS THE RESULTS ALREADY.THE ONLY WAY GHANA CAN DEVELOPE IS TO RISE UP AT ONCE AND KILL ALL THE NDC DEVIL ...
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GHANAIANS MUST STAND AT ONCE AND FIGHT THE DEMONIC NDC ONCE AND FOR ALL.FORGET ABOUT THE ELECTIONS BECAUSE EC CHAIRMAN KNOWS THE RESULTS ALREADY.THE ONLY WAY GHANA CAN DEVELOPE IS TO RISE UP AT ONCE AND KILL ALL THE NDC DEVILS.
GHE 9 years ago

ABOA

ABOA

Zee Poropo 9 years ago

In response to "civil unrest now", I understand your frustration but killing will not solve the problem. I really empathize with you but I do not agree we go the non-conventional way. Ghana has come a long way in terms of pea ...
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In response to "civil unrest now", I understand your frustration but killing will not solve the problem. I really empathize with you but I do not agree we go the non-conventional way. Ghana has come a long way in terms of peace. Let us maintain it. I also agree the EC does not want to listen to the voice of Ghanaians. Let me give you an analogy. Saddam Hussein was a ruthless Leader. We all thought it wise to kick him off power but what is the story today? Saddam's era was more peaceful than Iraq of today, likewise Qaddafi. The consequence of war will be unbearable to this nation and distasteful. We can still use our thumb power to vote the NDC out. We should ensure an unperturbed vigilance during the election and I believe we can kick them out. I vote based on principles. I pay as much as GHC5000 of tax every month and it is sad to see our politicians riding in big cars with free fuel and they think we should park our cars if we cannot afford fuel.I know of a Minister/MP I left secondary school so many years before he came to the same school. By their salary standard I earn more than he does but I can assure you that if I resign from my job, this guy can pay me without doing anything. You can imagine how these guys are looting the country.I strongly believe these guys have lost already. Including myself, I have so many friends who voted for NDC in 2012 and they are damn thirsty to vote against them come November 7. I regretted big time voting for NDC in 2012. So my friend just exercise patience.
Steve Kay London 9 years ago

I wholly agree with you Zee Poropo,it is the ploy of this most corrupt and incompetent gov't to let Ghanaians go to war to cover up their thievery and wicked ways hence such utterances from Asiedu Nketia, koku Anyidoho,Fifi K ...
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I wholly agree with you Zee Poropo,it is the ploy of this most corrupt and incompetent gov't to let Ghanaians go to war to cover up their thievery and wicked ways hence such utterances from Asiedu Nketia, koku Anyidoho,Fifi Kwetey,Klutse Avedzi and such nonentities. We should take a cue from Iraq, Libya,Syria and such countries and avoid war at all costs but rather vote them out come 07 November 2015. Ghanaians should for once vote on principles and ideologies but not on ethnic lines whilst the ECG should also be fair without any bias whatsoever.
Jumbo 9 years ago

You guys have spoken well particularly for Ghana to remain peaceful prio,during and after 07 November but I have serous problem with your inflated optimism about November polls.

How are you going to win election come Novem ...
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You guys have spoken well particularly for Ghana to remain peaceful prio,during and after 07 November but I have serous problem with your inflated optimism about November polls.

How are you going to win election come November when your party is in total disarray? Have you stopped the civil war in your party?.The acid dousing and catlass wielding fanatics,were you able to contain them?Nope.Do not be carried away by the event of today.

Seriously,how can you win an election with just two regions in your basket out of ten regions.With the civil war going on in your party,I wonder whether Eastern region is still in your sephere of influence.In Ashanti region,Osei Krom boys are seating with anger waiting for their tend to exact a pound of fletch.Does it klick with you that only Osei Krom boys and other minority tribes should face suspension?.After raining insults on other tribes including their chiefs and elders you are still counting on them to vote for you abi? the answer to this question lies in the womb of time.I rest my case.
Biggy 9 years ago

You don't get it. You and I cannot vote NDC out of government. They have three huge constituencies that will always make them win....Togo, Burkina Fasso and Ivory Coast. That is why Asiedu Nketia will ensure that Voters regis ...
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You don't get it. You and I cannot vote NDC out of government. They have three huge constituencies that will always make them win....Togo, Burkina Fasso and Ivory Coast. That is why Asiedu Nketia will ensure that Voters register is not changed.
Jumbo 9 years ago

".THE ONLY WAY GHANA CAN DEVELOPE IS TO RISE UP AT ONCE AND KILL ALL THE NDC DEVILS."

You are useless coward to have said the above. Out of pure envy,your forbears use the same evil tactics to painfully stop Dr kwame Nkrum ...
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".THE ONLY WAY GHANA CAN DEVELOPE IS TO RISE UP AT ONCE AND KILL ALL THE NDC DEVILS."

You are useless coward to have said the above. Out of pure envy,your forbears use the same evil tactics to painfully stop Dr kwame Nkrumah´s forward much to industralization.After kwame Nkrumah building Tema harbour,Tema township,motto way,some secondary and tertiary educational institutions and Hydro-electric dam at Akosombo etc your forbears conive with American CIA and Togo govt to cut his dream for Ghana and Africa short.

You repeated the same evil machinations against Chairman Rawlings.After Rawlings bringing the first class road networks in kumasi and it´s environs,you still have the audasity to say that you are not going to eat roads.Such comment can only comes from people of hyper ingratitude and of low IQ. That is why inspite of development projects going on around you,you are still calling for the death of NDC.....you are just a pathetic soul
Prof Lungu 9 years ago

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Asempa 9 years ago

What is the point to get more revenue for it to go straight into the pockets of president and his cohorts? Its a noble but a meaningless course to fight for currently. Our main problem is our broken government not some share ...
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What is the point to get more revenue for it to go straight into the pockets of president and his cohorts? Its a noble but a meaningless course to fight for currently. Our main problem is our broken government not some share of oil money. We need a petition for good governance, starting with sacking Mahama.
NANA FOR VICTORY 2016 9 years ago

Our President
Who art the friend of conduits
And dance with zeal to the tune of music
yen tie obiaa is thy stuff
We apologise a lot for the offence we made
For voting to make you the leader
Thru the sympathy we showed t ...
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Our President
Who art the friend of conduits
And dance with zeal to the tune of music
yen tie obiaa is thy stuff
We apologise a lot for the offence we made
For voting to make you the leader
Thru the sympathy we showed to ye
Following the death of Atta Mills
Wo ye boi for being the first
To reverse the vision and toil of Nkrumah
Turning his lights to darkness
And plaguing the state with hardships
Moving us back to the ages of darkness
While mocking with names your opponents
Getting on board, the fools, ya followers
To underrate the intelligence of Ghanaians
With hard-heart ye care the less for me
Increases of tariffs and taxes
Unemployment rises to the skies
As if the right to work and live
Is something belonging to luxury, not a must
Yabre, and want to see
At most a single humanly move from you
Ignore O fong akatiaa the mosquito
Be player, not destroyer
And spare us this wahala
Abaa!
NANA FOR VICTORY 2016 9 years ago

Our President
Who art the friend of conduits
And dance with zeal to the tune of music
yen tie obiaa is thy favourite
We apologise a lot for the offence we made
For voting to make you the leader
Thru the sympathy we show ...
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Our President
Who art the friend of conduits
And dance with zeal to the tune of music
yen tie obiaa is thy favourite
We apologise a lot for the offence we made
For voting to make you the leader
Thru the sympathy we showed to ye
Following the death of Atta Mills
Wo ye boi for being the first
To reverse the vision and toil of Nkrumah
Turning his lights to darkness
And plaguing the state with hardships
Moving us back to the ages of darkness
While mocking with names your opponents
Getting on board, the fools, ya followers
To underrate the intelligence of Ghanaians
With hard-heart ye care the less for me
Increases of tariffs and taxes
Unemployment rises to the skies
As if the right to work and live
Is something belonging to luxury, not a must
Yabre, and want to see
At most a single humanly move from you
Ignore O fong akatiaa the mosquito
Be player, not destroyer
And spare us this wahala
Abaa!
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Kporfor Wilson yao 9 years ago

It's getting clear that, the Three organs of Govt has now restricted only two. thus, the Executive and Judicial organs of Govt. No single majority MPs in Legislative organ of Govt is fighting for the interest of the ordinary ...
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It's getting clear that, the Three organs of Govt has now restricted only two. thus, the Executive and Judicial organs of Govt. No single majority MPs in Legislative organ of Govt is fighting for the interest of the ordinary poor in there respective constituencies, the always approved a very policies initiated by the Executive without taking the interest of Ghanaian into consideration.
aikins 9 years ago

Just as our government with its cabinet.

Just as our government with its cabinet.
VVIP 9 years ago

NDC SHAMEFUL, EVEN THE ACHEAMPONG REGIME WAS 100% BETTER THAN THIS DEAD GOAT PARTY.

NDC SHAMEFUL, EVEN THE ACHEAMPONG REGIME WAS 100% BETTER THAN THIS DEAD GOAT PARTY.
Adusei 9 years ago

Ndc
Stand for notorius demonic criminals

Ndc
Stand for notorius demonic criminals
DR TRUTH 9 years ago

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GoodMan 9 years ago

I AGREE WITH YOU PROF. I HAVE BEEN SAYING THIS THAT OUR PARLIAMENT HAS NOT PERFORMED TO MY EXPECTATION FOR THE PAST YEARS.WE SPEND MUCH ON THEM BUT RECEIVE VERY LITTLE FROM THEM

I AGREE WITH YOU PROF. I HAVE BEEN SAYING THIS THAT OUR PARLIAMENT HAS NOT PERFORMED TO MY EXPECTATION FOR THE PAST YEARS.WE SPEND MUCH ON THEM BUT RECEIVE VERY LITTLE FROM THEM
Sako 9 years ago

Himmm. I don't blame them. I blame we the citizens. Is not their fault. They see us as fools that is why they are treating us like that. But let us wait and see the future.

Himmm. I don't blame them. I blame we the citizens. Is not their fault. They see us as fools that is why they are treating us like that. But let us wait and see the future.
Abeeku Mensah 9 years ago

Our useless parliament got where they are by the persistent indoctrination of the voting public to accept the notion that the classroom educated an credentialed folks have wisdom; you and I know is a faulty equivalence. It is ...
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Our useless parliament got where they are by the persistent indoctrination of the voting public to accept the notion that the classroom educated an credentialed folks have wisdom; you and I know is a faulty equivalence. It is our parliament that enacted our Constitution and passes laws based on tribal and political party loyalties and not love for Ghana. And with political party operatives busy giving away goodies to voters or selling cheap promises to party faithfuls Ghana has lost any sense of right or wrong; we are far too gone.

Most in the NPP will never make a link between a failed government operated public transport system and the Kufour administration because shirking off responsibility is what the NPP and NDC is all about. Kufour purchased all those buses with an intent to run a mass transit system but just like an ignorant power hungry dimwit, Kufour and his men chose to bow to pressure from the private transportation owners just to get their cheap votes and abundand the public transport ideals and idea. We use to have public transport systems in every region operated by government (centralized) during the CPP era and shortly thereafter. But for tribal loyalties and a whole lot stupidity we now have government by the ignorant for the ignorant. Hence we pay parliament to lord over us as we provide them with comforts in life while we tighten our belts.
oboy kofi 9 years ago

We are more than prepared to kill all the ndc minister coming this election if they try their dubious way of rigging the election we are warning that coup started by an akans so we are waiting

We are more than prepared to kill all the ndc minister coming this election if they try their dubious way of rigging the election we are warning that coup started by an akans so we are waiting
Mr, Gboglor Soong 9 years ago

l think the parliament should take this man on by saying their useless, how can so called learned man uses this kind of languages to parliament? If he knows better, l think he should review his words to parliament,who is he? ...
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l think the parliament should take this man on by saying their useless, how can so called learned man uses this kind of languages to parliament? If he knows better, l think he should review his words to parliament,who is he? is it saying he knows more than parliament ? even if he knows is it the best way?come on,the soo called learned people of ghana is that how you are going to lead ghana? am saying and suggesting that this man must be brought before parliament for questions
Biggy 9 years ago

Mr Gboglor or whatever you call yourself. You don't understand English that is why you call the learned man a fool for saying parliament is USELESS. I apologize in advance to readers for the vulgar language I am going to use. ...
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Mr Gboglor or whatever you call yourself. You don't understand English that is why you call the learned man a fool for saying parliament is USELESS. I apologize in advance to readers for the vulgar language I am going to use. But that is the analogy such stupid people like Gboglor will understand. That your uncircumcised Penis hanging there, when it can no longer urinate or fuck woman, is it not USELESS? Now you understand. When something meant to perform a certain function and it no longer does so we say that thing is useless. The Parliament of Ghana is USELESS!!!!
Kweku Donsuro 9 years ago

Poverty, greed, lack of patriotism and selfishness permeates this crooked government. Let us give them the boot, the sack, and show them the door. They have confirmed they are greedy bastards!

Poverty, greed, lack of patriotism and selfishness permeates this crooked government. Let us give them the boot, the sack, and show them the door. They have confirmed they are greedy bastards!
Tobi 9 years ago

In fact I ve realised that only fools r elected into the parliament.

In fact I ve realised that only fools r elected into the parliament.
Amidini 9 years ago

Prof, tell them the truth. It is a matter of fighting corruption than increasing taxes. Mr prez think of the poor people in Ghana. Your ministers, public officials and the rich do not feel the increment but the average person

Prof, tell them the truth. It is a matter of fighting corruption than increasing taxes. Mr prez think of the poor people in Ghana. Your ministers, public officials and the rich do not feel the increment but the average person
DDT 9 years ago

You increase light bills when the people are not enjoying light, you increase fuel prices when the price is falling at world market. Is there any sensible person to advise my dear president? . You can continue to build sch ...
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You increase light bills when the people are not enjoying light, you increase fuel prices when the price is falling at world market. Is there any sensible person to advise my dear president? . You can continue to build schools, hospitals and roads when there is no light and money in the pocket of your citizenry.
DDT 9 years ago

NPP parliamentarians will agree with NDC and later come out on media to be making noise just to score a political point. No wonder the president said they are sleeping.

NPP parliamentarians will agree with NDC and later come out on media to be making noise just to score a political point. No wonder the president said they are sleeping.
Sarbah 9 years ago

Because they are not in power, everything and everybody in Ghana is useless. How was everything and everybody in Ghana when NPP was in power? Akwasi Prempeh, when did Parliament become useless?

Because they are not in power, everything and everybody in Ghana is useless. How was everything and everybody in Ghana when NPP was in power? Akwasi Prempeh, when did Parliament become useless?
Yo Yo 9 years ago

they became useless the day they started conspiring with the Executive to dupe the citizenry,utilities skyrocketing and drowning the people with petroleum prices when it's historically low on the world market $30....for your ...
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they became useless the day they started conspiring with the Executive to dupe the citizenry,utilities skyrocketing and drowning the people with petroleum prices when it's historically low on the world market $30....for your info it was sold over $130 during NPP era n we bought it way cheapet than now u little ignorant retrograde,In anycase MP's are suppose to be the constituent soley representatives in gov't not vice versa
John Lewis 9 years ago

I AM AT A LOSS. IS IT THE PARLIAMENT OR THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY (LEGISTRATURE) WJICH IS USELESS. IS PARLIAMENT NOT MAFE UP OF THE PTESIDENCY, THE EXECUTIVE AND THE LEGISTRATURE? ARE ALL THREE INSTITUTIONS WHICH MAKE UP THE PAR ...
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I AM AT A LOSS. IS IT THE PARLIAMENT OR THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY (LEGISTRATURE) WJICH IS USELESS. IS PARLIAMENT NOT MAFE UP OF THE PTESIDENCY, THE EXECUTIVE AND THE LEGISTRATURE? ARE ALL THREE INSTITUTIONS WHICH MAKE UP THE PARLIAMENT USELESS? IF ALL THREE ARE USELESS THEN OUR BELOVED IS FINISHED FOREVER.
Ganiyu 9 years ago

Go back to wherever you went to school and demand a refund for your school fees.
And, give youself some dirty slaps for being too lazy to read about the gevernmental structure of your country.

Go back to wherever you went to school and demand a refund for your school fees.
And, give youself some dirty slaps for being too lazy to read about the gevernmental structure of your country.
Biggy 9 years ago

Mr John Lewis, I am sorry to disappoint you. Whether they are 3 or 30, per their actions and inactions they are USELESS.

Mr John Lewis, I am sorry to disappoint you. Whether they are 3 or 30, per their actions and inactions they are USELESS.
Richard 9 years ago

They just go to paliament and sing chorus....yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeyeeeee.
This is a shame that our ligislators are not seeking are welfare and well being as ordinary people.
MP buy fuel and also feel the pain we are feeling non ...
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They just go to paliament and sing chorus....yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeyeeeee.
This is a shame that our ligislators are not seeking are welfare and well being as ordinary people.
MP buy fuel and also feel the pain we are feeling nonsense.
kofi Kofi 9 years ago

Now that we know.

Now that we know.
kutsii 9 years ago

This law expert is very stupid and foolish. Since 1992, Ghana's Parliament has been full of idiots, but it took a law expert more than two decades to know this I can respect only about 30 sensible MPs, the useless 245 MPs a ...
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This law expert is very stupid and foolish. Since 1992, Ghana's Parliament has been full of idiots, but it took a law expert more than two decades to know this I can respect only about 30 sensible MPs, the useless 245 MPs are just wasting taxpayers money. So law expert u are archaic in contemporary politics and u shd go back to school. Nonsense
John 9 years ago

What can they do with the majority in paliament approving everything hook , line and stinker ?blame the majority in paliament and our flowed constitution.

What can they do with the majority in paliament approving everything hook , line and stinker ?blame the majority in paliament and our flowed constitution.
OME 9 years ago

you have made my day. Ghana indeed doesn't have a parliament. I really love this professor and we need more of such people.

you have made my day. Ghana indeed doesn't have a parliament. I really love this professor and we need more of such people.
Mess 9 years ago

You are right I support you hundred percent

You are right I support you hundred percent
Responsible Ghanaian 9 years ago

A professor must talk like a professor and not like undergraduate student. How can a well-learned law professor describe a reputable institution like our national assembly as useless. May God help his students!

A professor must talk like a professor and not like undergraduate student. How can a well-learned law professor describe a reputable institution like our national assembly as useless. May God help his students!
Dela Dee 9 years ago

I can't agree with you better,they're more than useless

I can't agree with you better,they're more than useless
Ghanaba 9 years ago

That is our mother Ghana better agenda hmmmm.

That is our mother Ghana better agenda hmmmm.
unclefi 9 years ago

Thank God somebody else said it and not me

Thank God somebody else said it and not me
Kwame 9 years ago

I always wonder why many Ghanaians are not outraged at Parliment and other Gov. officials. It seems there are no checks and balances on the Executive branch of Gov. All the corruptions reveal so far Parliment has done nothing ...
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I always wonder why many Ghanaians are not outraged at Parliment and other Gov. officials. It seems there are no checks and balances on the Executive branch of Gov. All the corruptions reveal so far Parliment has done nothing and the Attorny General has done nothing. What is going on in the Country. Ghanaians should wake up and demand accountability.
Joe Turkey 9 years ago

What can you ever expect from a group of people, most of who can not even write their names, can not read and understand the bills they vote on, let alone making rational policies.

What can you ever expect from a group of people, most of who can not even write their names, can not read and understand the bills they vote on, let alone making rational policies.
Martin 9 years ago

In most banana republics, including Ghana, parliament is there to rubber stamp what the executive branch asks for. What I find surprising is that Prempeh has now realized that parliament is a do-nothing institution.The parlia ...
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In most banana republics, including Ghana, parliament is there to rubber stamp what the executive branch asks for. What I find surprising is that Prempeh has now realized that parliament is a do-nothing institution.The parliamentary system is not conducive to vigorous debate to passing laws. The majority party gets to form the government, with the opposition playing a minor role. Given that, there's no way members of the ruling party will deny the government what it demands.
Sekwa 9 years ago

When crude oil prices are going down on the world market, expump prices in ghana is going up. Waoooow, what will happen when the cude oil prices start going up? Ghana is useless

When crude oil prices are going down on the world market, expump prices in ghana is going up. Waoooow, what will happen when the cude oil prices start going up? Ghana is useless
Point 9 years ago

Toilet paper is far better than our present day parliament.And our constitution is bogus.We elect people who can't debate public policy into parliament and all they do is to rubber stamp bills Mps stand in Parliament and keep ...
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Toilet paper is far better than our present day parliament.And our constitution is bogus.We elect people who can't debate public policy into parliament and all they do is to rubber stamp bills Mps stand in Parliament and keep on repeating trees under schools even after being corrected.check and see for yourself other w African countries making headways but where are we Gha. We are sinking fast.poor and mesirable.But the funny thing is that we want to remain in this state of affairs oh Ghana home of beautiful people and rich resources.
Kofi 9 years ago

I support the Law expert.... Our Parliament is full of speechless guys!!!
The Ghana Modern Refugees
I propose the following residential accommodations.
Hosting the Guantanamo Asylum Seekers in Ghana
1. The Two guys shoul ...
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I support the Law expert.... Our Parliament is full of speechless guys!!!
The Ghana Modern Refugees
I propose the following residential accommodations.
Hosting the Guantanamo Asylum Seekers in Ghana
1. The Two guys should be hosted by Hannah Tetteh for the first-Six months
2. The Defense Minister's turn should another Six months hosting
3. Chief of Staff, another six months
4. The last six months should be at the Presidency!
kwarteng 9 years ago

IT IS VERY TRUE, MAJORITY OF PARLIAMENTARIAN ARE USELESS. NEVER, NEVER CONTRIBUTE ON THE FLOOR, ONLY LOOK AT HANDS UP PEOPLE AND THEY LOOK AT HANDS RAISED AND THEY RAISE THEIR HANDS. IF YOU ASK THEM THEIR VIEWS THEY CANNOT EV ...
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IT IS VERY TRUE, MAJORITY OF PARLIAMENTARIAN ARE USELESS. NEVER, NEVER CONTRIBUTE ON THE FLOOR, ONLY LOOK AT HANDS UP PEOPLE AND THEY LOOK AT HANDS RAISED AND THEY RAISE THEIR HANDS. IF YOU ASK THEM THEIR VIEWS THEY CANNOT EVEN EXPRESS THEMSELVES AND SAY THEY ARE PARLIAMENTARIANS! STUPID;GHANA IS GOING DOWN,DOWN and DOWN because of Mr NO HOW PARLIAMENTARIANS.
IF YOU GO THROUGH WELL ORGANISED DEBATE IN PARLIAMENT OUT OF 275 PARLIAMENTARIANS WE ONLY HEAR NOT MORE THAN 15 ON FLOOR BUT THEY ALWAYS VOTE.
SOME PEOPLE TALK FOR TALKING SAKE NO REASONABLE CONTRIBUTION. THEY ALSO WOULD NEVER WANT QUALIFIED PEOPLE WIN THEIR SEAT.
PIOTO 9 years ago

They are a waste of space.

They are a waste of space.
omono 9 years ago

oh! so honourable Avedzi is the chairman of finance committee of parliament? oh, then this is not not not. he should come again bcos am disappointed.

oh! so honourable Avedzi is the chairman of finance committee of parliament? oh, then this is not not not. he should come again bcos am disappointed.
Hans Antwi 9 years ago

it's appalling

it's appalling
uncle Sam 9 years ago

Prof well said our MPs are a useless bunch.. Either they are absent from Parliament or go there without any argument. they and not the Executive are incompetent. Most are in galamsey and in corruption & if there should be vio ...
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Prof well said our MPs are a useless bunch.. Either they are absent from Parliament or go there without any argument. they and not the Executive are incompetent. Most are in galamsey and in corruption & if there should be violence after 2016 may be eliminated. yet they and the DOEs, MCEs, Mayors call themselves as Honourables.
Freddie 9 years ago

You are also a useless Ghanaian why can't you also stand for election in the house to make things right rather than seatting on the fence.

You are also a useless Ghanaian why can't you also stand for election in the house to make things right rather than seatting on the fence.
ADAM SOULE-MAN 9 years ago

THIS NDC GOVERNMENT AND ITS MP´S ARE NOT FOR THE INTEREST OF THE PEOPLE OF GHANA,
RATHER FOR THEIR INTEREST,LET KICK THEM OUT HOLD THEM ACCOUNTABLE:

THIS NDC GOVERNMENT AND ITS MP´S ARE NOT FOR THE INTEREST OF THE PEOPLE OF GHANA,
RATHER FOR THEIR INTEREST,LET KICK THEM OUT HOLD THEM ACCOUNTABLE:
paa kofi 9 years ago

It saddens my heart see the country destroyed by fools. Honestly there are many hungry fools so keep voting for such fools. In any intelligent civil country this so called mp will just resigned. But what will he eat if he res ...
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It saddens my heart see the country destroyed by fools. Honestly there are many hungry fools so keep voting for such fools. In any intelligent civil country this so called mp will just resigned. But what will he eat if he resigns? Incompetent fool like his boss
Big Mama 9 years ago

The right on point. Baaam

The right on point. Baaam
Kofi Asante 9 years ago

Prof u are 100% right n I suggest a nationwide demonsration to stop such increament on fuel.what kind of a cruel leader and isensitive parliament we have in Ghana.

Prof u are 100% right n I suggest a nationwide demonsration to stop such increament on fuel.what kind of a cruel leader and isensitive parliament we have in Ghana.
ato kwamina 9 years ago

Yes they are!!!

Yes they are!!!
JANTER 9 years ago

TUC ARE PLANNING TO GO ON. DEMONSTRATION FOR SALARIES INCREASES INSTEAD OF AGAINST FUEL PRICES AND ELECTRICITY TARIFFS INCREASES.

INTERESTING TUC FOOLS!

INDEED IN GHANA IT'S EVERY ONE FOR HIMSELF GOD FOR US ALL.

EVEN ...
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TUC ARE PLANNING TO GO ON. DEMONSTRATION FOR SALARIES INCREASES INSTEAD OF AGAINST FUEL PRICES AND ELECTRICITY TARIFFS INCREASES.

INTERESTING TUC FOOLS!

INDEED IN GHANA IT'S EVERY ONE FOR HIMSELF GOD FOR US ALL.

EVEN GHANA'S PARLIAMENTARIANS HAVE CEASED TO PRACTICE PARLIAMENTARY REPRESENTATION.
OKESSE 9 years ago

Who pays the parliamentarians ? Is it their party or Ghanaians ? If Ghanaians pay them, why do they do the bidding of their party instead of Ghana . We need radical amendment or change of our constitution, to make our law mak ...
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Who pays the parliamentarians ? Is it their party or Ghanaians ? If Ghanaians pay them, why do they do the bidding of their party instead of Ghana . We need radical amendment or change of our constitution, to make our law makers more responsible to is
OKESSE 9 years ago

No!! The first tried to persuade the govt to reduce the Tarrifs but to no avail, hence tis course of ation

No!! The first tried to persuade the govt to reduce the Tarrifs but to no avail, hence tis course of ation
Zebote 9 years ago

Honestly speaking , they are a bunch of clueless wonderers. They don't know how to represent the people that put them there. So blame the electorates cuz they will vote for them again.

Honestly speaking , they are a bunch of clueless wonderers. They don't know how to represent the people that put them there. So blame the electorates cuz they will vote for them again.
Yussif 9 years ago

The 1992 parliament where u had 198 members is far better than the current majority in Parliament,ndc ll soon sell the air that we all breath to ghanaians.The ndc in opposition can promise a dead man to regain live but put th ...
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The 1992 parliament where u had 198 members is far better than the current majority in Parliament,ndc ll soon sell the air that we all breath to ghanaians.The ndc in opposition can promise a dead man to regain live but put them to the test and they re useless Ghanaians can only wait for the npp who now is their sure bet for the groth of the country,just think and ask yourself if the ndc ve been fair to ghana.
Dzodze 9 years ago

Am surprised to hear Klutse Avedzi speaks as if he is feeding us all in this country.

Am surprised to hear Klutse Avedzi speaks as if he is feeding us all in this country.
paa solo 9 years ago

Is through we don't have parliament, all of them there are for their interest, especially the NDC MPs,

Is through we don't have parliament, all of them there are for their interest, especially the NDC MPs,
Alhaji 9 years ago

You are correct sir.

You are correct sir.
Atimatin 9 years ago

Sorry to say, Mahama is a very foolish President with no sense. look at all the ndc crew, they are mere thieves with no good intentions for this country.God punish those who are stealing our monies to enrich themselves.

Sorry to say, Mahama is a very foolish President with no sense. look at all the ndc crew, they are mere thieves with no good intentions for this country.God punish those who are stealing our monies to enrich themselves.
kofi Prince 9 years ago

100% useless,wasting national resources!!!!!

100% useless,wasting national resources!!!!!
Sk 9 years ago

We are not there yet, for an MP to vote against the decision of its own governing party. Thumb up for Honourable P C Appiah Ofori.

We are not there yet, for an MP to vote against the decision of its own governing party. Thumb up for Honourable P C Appiah Ofori.

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