A committee set up by the Kuffuor government to make recommendations about the End of Service package for the Executive and Legislative arms of government came up with this:
Mr Kufuor and J. J. Rawlings??
Lump-sum (thought to be worth $400,000)
SIX fully maintained comprehensively insured, fuelled and chauffeured-driven cars to be replaced every four years. The fleet comprise of three salon cars, two cross country cars and one all-purpose vehicle.
TWO Fully furnished residences that befit a former president at place of his choice
60 day overseas travel with 3 staff members each year
18 months consolidated salary
Million-dollar seed money for the setting up a foundation,
Security - 24 hours security services
Free medical and dental care for him and spouse
Budget for entertaining each year
(Credit: GHP) (Ghanas Per Capita Income: $1,400)
This is just for the ex-presidents there are packages for each former MP and the speaker of parliament.
And just for comparison this is for the USA (Per Capita Income: $46,000) (http://www.senate.gov/reference/resources/pdf/98-249.pdf)
President Bush
US$191,000 for his pension;
Life time secret service protection for president & spouse
Official travel expenses with 2 members of staff
0 cars
0 houses
No end-of-service gratuity
Private funds for presidential library (tax exempt)
Presidential widows receive a lifetime pension of $20,000 per year.
Free medical and dental care for him and spouse
To all well-meaning Ghanaians home and abroad. To all who believe in fairness and equality. This is a call to responsibility. A call to stand up against the insensitivity and greed of our political leaders.

Please sign to register your displeasure at these recommendations and demand a total disregard for them by President Mills.