Monday, December 26, 2016
Montie 3 Saga My ‘Lowest Low’ Of 2016 – Sefa Kayi
The “entire saga” of the Montie Three reflected the extent to which radio had been “trivialised” and the depths to which journalistic standards had fallen in the country, renowned broadcaster Kwami Sefa Kayi has said.
For him, the decision to grant some persons free access to “the power of the media” to make unsavoury remarks against justices, for which they were subsequently incarcerated, was “almost depressing” and should not be allowed to happen again.
The Montie Three, as the trio – Salifu Maase, Godwin Ako Gunn, and Alistair Taro Nelson – were known, were convicted for contempt by the Supreme Court for insulting and threatening some justices of Ghana’s apex court on June 29, 2016 on Pampaso, a political talk show on Montie FM. They were each handed a four-month jail term in addition to a GHS 10,000 fine. However, following appeals by pro-government officials and groups, including the signing of a petition book by ministers of state among others, President John Mahama, invoking his powers under Article 72 of the constitution, granted the three remission after almost a month in prison.
President-Elect Akufo-Addo’s Christmas Message To Ghanaians
My wife, Rebecca, my daughters, Gyankroma, Valerie, Dokua, my granddaughters and I extend our warmest greetings and best wishes to all Ghanaians celebrating Christmas. We join the millions across the world in recognising the sense of renewed hope this joyous season brings to us.
As we give and receive the goodwill of Christ in this Holy Season, let us be mindful of the true meaning of His life on earth, and especially of His greatest commandment: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind… and love your neighbor as yourself.”
I, therefore, encourage all to remain committed to the cardinal principles of Christianity: love, charity and reconciliation.
As we give and receive the goodwill of Christ in this Holy Season, let us be mindful of the true meaning of His life on earth, and especially of His greatest commandment: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind… and love your neighbor as yourself.”
I, therefore, encourage all to remain committed to the cardinal principles of Christianity: love, charity and reconciliation.
Prison official wants feeding grant for inmates increased from GHC1.80
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Some prison inmates preparing their own meals |
The Second-In-Command at the female section of the Kumasi Central Prisons, CSP Yayra Ashong-Mettle, wants the government to adjust the feeding grant upwards to help improve the well-being of inmates.
“Even though we appreciate the effort of the government, we still ask for more in order to cater for the basic needs of inmates. The current feeding grant of GHc 1.80 per inmate is woefully inadequate and we are pleading with the government to review the rate”
Let’s Count Our Blessings – Mahama
President John Mahama has asked Ghanaians to reflect on the “birth and life of Jesus Christ” as they count their “numerous blessings” in 2016 during this Christmas.
In a statement issued by the Minister of Communications, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, President Mahama said “God’s favour shall continue to abide with us during the Christmas festivities and in the coming years.”
Read full statement below
In a statement issued by the Minister of Communications, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, President Mahama said “God’s favour shall continue to abide with us during the Christmas festivities and in the coming years.”
Read full statement below
Sunday, December 18, 2016
Ghanaians Deceived Us… - Prof. Edmund Delle
National Chairman for the Convention People’s Party (CPP), Prof. Edmund Delle has described as shocking the percentage the party garnered in the just ended presidential election.
According to him, he was personally shocked that the CPP failed to even garner 1 percent after the results were declared.
Ivor Kobina Greenstreet, the presidential candidate polled 25, 395 votes representing 0.24% of the total votes cast.
Speaking in an interview with Nyankonton Mu Nsem on Rainbow Radio 87.5Fm, Prof. Delle said, the party was extremely surprised that after all the assurances given them by chiefs, residents and Ghanaians during their campaign, they failed to make a mark.
He lamented that never in the history of the CPP has he seen such a poor result in an election.
Amissah-Arthur Failed Mahama, NDC – Casely-Hayford
The First Vice Chair of the outgoing National Democratic Congress (NDC), Madam Anita Disoso has slammed the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for raising an alarm over the recruitment and award of contracts to individuals by government.
Former finance minister, Osafo Marfo in the erstwhile Kufour administration and representative on the transitional team for president-elect, Nana Akufo-Addo has raised an alarm that government was awarding last minute contracts and recruiting people into service institutions nationwide.
“We have heard of ongoing recruitment into the security services now which we hope is not true. We have heard of the conversion of temporary staff of political assistants and some of the staff we took on into permanent public servants.”
We'll Continue To Recruit, Award Contracts - Anita Disoso To NPP
The First Vice Chair of the outgoing National Democratic Congress (NDC), Madam Anita Disoso has slammed the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for raising an alarm over the recruitment and award of contracts to individuals by government.
Former finance minister, Osafo Marfo in the erstwhile Kufour administration and representative on the transitional team for president-elect, Nana Akufo-Addo has raised an alarm that government was awarding last minute contracts and recruiting people into service institutions nationwide.
“We have heard of ongoing recruitment into the security services now which we hope is not true. We have heard of the conversion of temporary staff of political assistants and some of the staff we took on into permanent public servants.”
Former finance minister, Osafo Marfo in the erstwhile Kufour administration and representative on the transitional team for president-elect, Nana Akufo-Addo has raised an alarm that government was awarding last minute contracts and recruiting people into service institutions nationwide.
“We have heard of ongoing recruitment into the security services now which we hope is not true. We have heard of the conversion of temporary staff of political assistants and some of the staff we took on into permanent public servants.”
Sunday, December 11, 2016
President-elect Nana Akufo-Addo worships at Accra Ridge Church
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President-elect Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo visits Accra Ridge Church |
This comes following Nana Addo's win over incumbent president, John Dramani Mahama in the December 7 presidential election.
Nana Addo and his wife Rebecca were all in thanksgiving mood as they wore their white dresses for church service.
NPP condemns attacks on NDC supporters
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NPP Acting General Secretary, John Boadu |
A statement signed by the NPP Acting General Secretary, John Boadu said the party does not condone or sanction such acts if they were found to be true.
The statement urged Ghana Police Service to enforce the laws of the land by bringing "to book any person, irrespective of their political affiliations, found to be perpetrating acts of violence against any person".
Transition Team Named...Inauguration On Sunday!
A 20 Member Tranistion Team that will see to a successful January 7th swearing-in of newly elected President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has been named.
The Mahama-led NDC government was thumped at the polls last Wednesday losing out to Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo who secured 53.85% of the total valid votes cast. He won the popular vote in six of Ghana’s 10 regions.
And in accordance with Presidential (Transition) (Amendment) Bill, 2016 which demands for the establishment of a Transition Team within twenty-four hours after the declaration of the results of the presidential election, the incoming president and the out-going team have named their representatives who will ensure a smooth handing over.
The Mahama-led NDC government was thumped at the polls last Wednesday losing out to Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo who secured 53.85% of the total valid votes cast. He won the popular vote in six of Ghana’s 10 regions.
And in accordance with Presidential (Transition) (Amendment) Bill, 2016 which demands for the establishment of a Transition Team within twenty-four hours after the declaration of the results of the presidential election, the incoming president and the out-going team have named their representatives who will ensure a smooth handing over.
Dont disappoint Ghanaians - John Dumelo counsels Akufo-Addo
Actor John Dumelo has advised President-elect Nana Akufo-Addo to ensure that he does not disappoint those who voted for him when he assumes office on January 7.
Dumelo, a supporter of the outgoing NDC administration yesterday in a post to his over 4.5million followers on social networking website, Facebook said Ghana has already been set on the path of "great economic transformation" and Akufo-addo must ensure that such gains are not lost.
He also congratulated Akufo-Addo for emerging victorious ahead of his preferred candidate and incumbent President John Mahama in the polls.
Saturday, December 10, 2016
Akufo-Addo has the skills to surmount economic challenges - Kofi Annan
Former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan has congratulated Nana Akufo-Addo on his election as the 5th president of Ghana under the fourth republic.
The Nobel Laureate said he is confident Akufo-Addo has the skills to manage the country from the current economic challenges.
“I congratulate our new president-elect wholeheartedly, and I also commend President Mahama for graciously conceding defeat” said Mr Annan.
The Nobel Laureate said he is confident Akufo-Addo has the skills to manage the country from the current economic challenges.
“I congratulate our new president-elect wholeheartedly, and I also commend President Mahama for graciously conceding defeat” said Mr Annan.
Osafo Maafo leads Akufo-Addo's transition team
Former Finance Minister under the Kufour administration Yaw Osafo Maafo has been delegated by president-elect Nana Akufo-Addo to lead his transition team.
The Chief-of-Staff, Julius Debrah, is also leading the transition team of out-going president president john Mahama.
The formation of the transition is in accordance with the provisions of the Presidential Transition Act 2012 (Act 845), the minister of communications, Edward Omane Boamah said in a statement.
Thank You For Voting For Change – Martin Amidu
Former Attorney General Martin Amidu has expressed gratitude to Ghanaians for voting for change in the 2016 presidential election to enable the new government retrieve some GHS51million belonging to the state from businessman Alfred Agbesi Woyome.
On Friday, December 9, the Electoral Commission (EC) declared New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer Nana Akufo-Addo as president-elect after Wednesday’s polls, defeating incumbent John Dramani Mahama of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
In a statement, the citizen vigilante, who is on a solo journey to retrieve the ill-got judgment debt wrongfully paid to Mr Woyome, said: “I am particularly grateful and will always remain eternally indebted to you, fellow citizens, who voted for this change of a new president and government for heeding my written, audio and video pleas for all patriotic citizens to join in the election of a new government to guarantee that we can get back our GHS51.2million with all the accruing interest looted by the outgoing government for its lootee, Alfred Agbesi Woyome, and have it refunded to the Republic of Ghana as ordered by the Supreme Court on 29th July 2014.”
On Friday, December 9, the Electoral Commission (EC) declared New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer Nana Akufo-Addo as president-elect after Wednesday’s polls, defeating incumbent John Dramani Mahama of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
In a statement, the citizen vigilante, who is on a solo journey to retrieve the ill-got judgment debt wrongfully paid to Mr Woyome, said: “I am particularly grateful and will always remain eternally indebted to you, fellow citizens, who voted for this change of a new president and government for heeding my written, audio and video pleas for all patriotic citizens to join in the election of a new government to guarantee that we can get back our GHS51.2million with all the accruing interest looted by the outgoing government for its lootee, Alfred Agbesi Woyome, and have it refunded to the Republic of Ghana as ordered by the Supreme Court on 29th July 2014.”
IMANI sets 5 priorities for president-elect Akufo-Addo
IMANI Africa has issued a statement outlining five key priories for president-elect Nana Akufo-Addo following his landslide victory in the 2016 Elections.
While congratulating him, IMANI said: "As government revenue rises to record levels due to oil and gas production, especially with the oncoming $7bn ENI gas project, the new government will have more resources to devote to improving basic healthcare, build productive livelihoods through private-sector led job creation, deepen decentralise decision making, pumping water into neighbourhoods and building roads."
IMANI said the areas where the new government must focus its attention in order to avoid the mistakes of the past and to develop robust management systems to ensure the country’s social and economic development include:
Kwesi Pratt Attacked?
The managing Editor of the Insight newspaper, Kwesi Pratt Jnr has said some boys attacked his car at Dome, a suburb of Accra, Friday.
According to him, it took the intervention of some 'responsible' people in the crowd who forced those boys to apologise to him.
Contributing to a panel discussion on Radio Gold's Alhaji and Alhaji, Kwesi Pratt condemned threats being issued out to people who spoke against a particular political party; adding "we should build a democracy regardless of one's political affiliation"
"Pursue An Anti-corruption Drive & A Leadership That Unifies The People" - Rawlings To Prez-Elect
Ghana’s former President, Flt. Lt. Jerry John Rawlings has congratulated president-elect, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on his electoral victory.
The New Patriotic Party flagbearer secured the presidency after a third time, beating the incumbent, President John Mahama with 53.85 percent of valid votes cast.
President Mahama on the other hand managed with 44.40%.
In his congratulatory message, Rawlings said Akufo-Addo’s victory was a manifestation of Ghanaians desire for new leadership. He also encouraged the president-elect to embark on a massive anti-corruption drive without fear or favour.
The New Patriotic Party flagbearer secured the presidency after a third time, beating the incumbent, President John Mahama with 53.85 percent of valid votes cast.
President Mahama on the other hand managed with 44.40%.
In his congratulatory message, Rawlings said Akufo-Addo’s victory was a manifestation of Ghanaians desire for new leadership. He also encouraged the president-elect to embark on a massive anti-corruption drive without fear or favour.
Tuesday, December 6, 2016
Police Seize Party Car Loaded With Weapons
Two persons who allegedly attempted to transport some weapons to the Central Region using a National Democratic Congress (NDC)-branded pick-up in the wee hours of yesterday, have been arrested.
The two suspects, (names withheld) according to information, were arrested at about 1:30 am by police personnel on snap check at Weija, near Accra and have been handed over to the Accra Regional Police Command.
Information gathered indicated that the suspects were transporting the weapons using a vehicle purportedly belonging to the Member of Parliament (MP) for Amasaman, Nii Okai Emmanuel Laryea.
The two suspects, (names withheld) according to information, were arrested at about 1:30 am by police personnel on snap check at Weija, near Accra and have been handed over to the Accra Regional Police Command.
Information gathered indicated that the suspects were transporting the weapons using a vehicle purportedly belonging to the Member of Parliament (MP) for Amasaman, Nii Okai Emmanuel Laryea.
Gifty Osei spotted at NDC Greater Accra final rally
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Gifty Osei at NDC rally |
The newest Gospel musician to show support for one of these parties is "Fefeefe" hitmaker, Gifty Osei.
The singer who has been quiet throughout political campaigns was spotted at the NDC Greater Accra final rally held at the Ohene Djan Sports Stadium on Monday, December 5.
She was spotted in an NDC branded T-shirt and scarf alongside Amandzeba Nat Brew.
Information reaching Pulse.com.gh says Shasha Marley and Gyedu Blay Ambolley were among the celebrities who stormed the rally. Shatta Wale also performed at the rally.
One killed as NDC, NPP supporters clash at Chereponi
One person has been reported dead in the Chereponi district of the Northern region following clashes between supporters of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
Several others are reported to have sustained varying degrees of injuries during the clash on Monday night.
Superintendent Henry Amankwating, who confirmed the incident said the violence began at about 8:30pm Monday after the two parties had ended their separate rallies.
Woyome Debt Hits Gh¢167m - As Interest Alone Jumps To Gh¢115m
Ghana is said to have lost a minimum of over GH¢115 million between February 2010 and October 2016 as a result of wrongful payment of GH¢51.2 million judgment debt to embattled businessman Mr Alfred Agbesi Woyome.
The amount is computed as the minimum interest that would have accrued on the GH¢51.2million using Bank of Ghana’s annualised 182 days Treasury Bill rates.
Using this calculation, the value of GH¢51.2million judgement debt plus the GH¢115 million interest would have amounted to GH¢167million (GH¢167,035,275.43) as at the end of October, 2016.
Tuesday, November 29, 2016
Delve Into Issues That Would Better Lives Rather Than Woyome's Case - Minister Urges Media
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Dr. Edward Omane Boamah |
It will also ensure that the state 'purse' is saved to ensure judicious spending and from further borrowing.
The Minister of Communications Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, said this in Accra yesterday, when his ministry took its turn at the Meet-the-Press series.
Flanked by his deputies, Ato Sarpong and Felix Ofosu Kwakye, as well as Presidential Staffer, James Agyenim-Boateng and George Loh, Member of parliament for North Dayi and member often Government communications Team, the Minister said government was determined "to collect a dime wrongfully paid."
Odike’s 'Bribe' To Endorse Nana Addo Is “Absolute Rubbish” – Sammy Awuku
The National Youth Organizer of the opposition New Patriotic Party [NPP], Sammy Awuku says he is innocent of a bribery allegation he has been accused of.
Mr. Awuku was alleged to have pocketed some whooping amount from a “deal” he negotiated with the United Progressive Party (UPP) flagbearer, Akwasi Addai Odike.
Mr. Odike according to his party executives received GHS500, 000 as bribe from the NPP to endorse Nana Akufo-Addo.
According to the executives, investigations had revealed that the party’s National Organiser, Mr. Saahene, also received GHS6000 of the said amount while Mr. Sammy Awuku, who is the National Youth Organiser of the NPP, also took 10 per cent after brokering the deal.
Mr. Awuku was alleged to have pocketed some whooping amount from a “deal” he negotiated with the United Progressive Party (UPP) flagbearer, Akwasi Addai Odike.
Mr. Odike according to his party executives received GHS500, 000 as bribe from the NPP to endorse Nana Akufo-Addo.
According to the executives, investigations had revealed that the party’s National Organiser, Mr. Saahene, also received GHS6000 of the said amount while Mr. Sammy Awuku, who is the National Youth Organiser of the NPP, also took 10 per cent after brokering the deal.
Prez Mahama And Brother Fingered In GH¢3.3m, V8 & Road Contract Bribe To NPP Chair
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Bugri Naabu |
According to the party, they have discovered that the NDC wants to "cheat by using election officers who have been carefully selected for this exercise. (2) They want to intimidate voters and our agents with violence and the threat of violence. (3) They want to excite hatred amongst northerners against southerners, particularly Akans in order to continue exploiting the north. (4) They want to use cash and other material things to buy the conscience of voters. (5) Above all, the NDC has a big plan to buy the loyalty of party executives and polling agents of the NPP and all the other opposition parties."
The NPP also noted that the President wants to manipulate the system in his pursuit of victory in the December polls.
Thursday, November 24, 2016
Nduom, Konadu, Edward Mahama: Dec Polls'll Be Rigged
Three political parties taking part in this year’s presidential and parliamentary election have said they are confident the results will not be free and fair.
A joint statement signed by Dr Papa Kwesi Nduom, flag bearer of the Progressive People’s Party (PPP); Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, flag bearer of the National Democratic Party (NDP); and Dr Edward Mahama, flag bearer of the People’s National Convention (PNC) said: “We … wish to put on public record that the 2016 Presidential and Parliamentary elections will not be free and fair.”
A joint statement signed by Dr Papa Kwesi Nduom, flag bearer of the Progressive People’s Party (PPP); Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, flag bearer of the National Democratic Party (NDP); and Dr Edward Mahama, flag bearer of the People’s National Convention (PNC) said: “We … wish to put on public record that the 2016 Presidential and Parliamentary elections will not be free and fair.”
They Are All Lies - Akufo Addo On Haruna Atta's Expose
The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Addo Danquah Akufo Addo has dismissed claims by Ghana’s Ambassador to Namibia that he (Akufo Addo) in a private conversation said a non-Akan cannot lead the party.
Haruna Attah who was a staunch member of the NPP in a statement said "I do recollect very clearly, as if it happened only yesterday, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo invited me to his office at Ridge near the offices of the Electoral Commission. I honoured the invitation, not knowing what to expect. The outcome was one of the most revealing encounters I have ever had with a Ghanaian politician. He raised a number of issues and concluded on my 'support' for the late Vice President. On that, this is what he told me.
Haruna Attah who was a staunch member of the NPP in a statement said "I do recollect very clearly, as if it happened only yesterday, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo invited me to his office at Ridge near the offices of the Electoral Commission. I honoured the invitation, not knowing what to expect. The outcome was one of the most revealing encounters I have ever had with a Ghanaian politician. He raised a number of issues and concluded on my 'support' for the late Vice President. On that, this is what he told me.
Gov’t awards contract to Woyome despite scandal - OccupyGhana allege
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businessman, Alfred Woyome |
Mr Woyome is yet to refund a GH¢51.2 million judgement debt he obtained from the state which according to the Supreme Court was acquired through unconstitutional and invalid contracts between the state and Waterville Holdings Limited in 2006 for the construction of stadia for CAN 2008.
Despite the apex court’s ruling, the businessman is currently fighting the retrieval of the money by the state, claiming among other things, that he earned it.
Bawumia’s Aide Dead
A Special Aide to the vice-presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwabena Boadu, has died.
A reliable source told Peacefmonline.com a short while ago that the sad incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday, November 24.
According to the source, Mr Boadu was electrocuted in a hotel room at Wa.
Thursday, October 27, 2016
NDC will lose the elections and learn lessons - 'Mugabe'
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'Mugabe' |
He claims the party and the ministers have over a period neglected those who are working assiduously to ensure the second term victory of President John Dramani Mahama just because they have the love for him.
“You will get up one day and will not hear me come to sit here to defend the party again. Those ministers and appointees think the job is easy but I can tell you they have not got that capacity to do what we are doing. What we do is a deadly job”, he fumed.
Friday, September 23, 2016
I Gave GH¢50 Note To Crying Little Girl - Mahama Responds To Critics
President John Dramani Mahama has admitted giving out money during a campaign trail as captured in a video which has gone viral on various media platforms.
According to the Daily Post Newspaper which spoke to the President currently in the USA, the incident happened when they entered Sabon Zongo through a narrow and a heavy crowd following him.
The president who has since laughed off claims he was distributing money according to paper explained that from the top of his vehicle, he saw a little girl with a tray of boiled egg in the crowd being pushed by the cheering crowd amidst the jostling. The tray fell from the girl’s head and the crowd trampled on the fallen eggs. The girl then burst into tears.
According to the Daily Post Newspaper which spoke to the President currently in the USA, the incident happened when they entered Sabon Zongo through a narrow and a heavy crowd following him.
The president who has since laughed off claims he was distributing money according to paper explained that from the top of his vehicle, he saw a little girl with a tray of boiled egg in the crowd being pushed by the cheering crowd amidst the jostling. The tray fell from the girl’s head and the crowd trampled on the fallen eggs. The girl then burst into tears.
Sulley Muntari wants to play for Ghana at 2017 Africa Cup of Nations
Ghana midfielder Sulley Muntari is keen on convincing coach Avram Grant to name him in the Black Stars squad for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations in January.
A source close the the player has revealed that Muntari is said to be knocking hard on the doors of Black Stars coach Avram Grant for a return to the Black Stars team.
Muntari recently apologized for his unruly behaviour during Ghana’s 2014 World Cup campaign in Brazil.
The 31-year old in his apology letter noted his availability to play for the team if invited.
A close source to the player has noted the former AC Milan player who is currently without a club is keen on making a return to the national team ahead of the 2017 AFCON tournament.
Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Messi injured as Atletico hold Barca
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Lionel Messi |
Ivan Rakitic headed Barca into the lead just before halftime, but Angel Correa slotted home on the hour mark just seconds after Messi limped off to hand Atletico a deserved point.
Earlier, Real Madrid's record-equalling 16-game La Liga win streak came to an end as Villarreal drew 1-1 draw at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Madrid continue to lead Barca by three points at the top of the table with Atletico a further point back in fourth.
Sevilla, who beat Real Betis on Tuesday, remain in second place.
"To lose Lionel Messi means football loses and we lose," said Barca boss Luis Enrique.
“Change Your Voting Pattern This Year”- Akufo-Addo To Obom/Domeabra Residents
The 2016 presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on Wednesday, September 21, 2016, appealed to residents of Obom/Domeabra, in the Greater Accra Region, to change their voting pattern and vote for the NPP in this year’s elections.
With a deplorable road network, lack of potable drinking water, no access to electricity in most of the villages, high levels of youth unemployment, and no senior high school in the constituency, Nana Akufo-Addo noted that the constituency’s association with the NDC over the years had clearly yielded little reward since 1992.
With a deplorable road network, lack of potable drinking water, no access to electricity in most of the villages, high levels of youth unemployment, and no senior high school in the constituency, Nana Akufo-Addo noted that the constituency’s association with the NDC over the years had clearly yielded little reward since 1992.
Bad leaders made Africa poor – Prof. Lumumba
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Professor P.L.O. Lumumba, renowned Kenyan Law Professor and Pan Africanist |
According to him, leaders on the continent have failed to harness the opportunities that abound on the continent to liberate their people economically.
Speaking at a lecture dubbed Africa Must Arise” at the University of Cape Coast, Prof. Lumumba admonished leaders on the continent to sit up. “…We agree unanimously that the problem of Africa is simply and squarely one of leadership.
We can ask ourselves what has been the impact of poor leadership in Africa and we determine for ourselves that indeed African economies continue to punch below their weight because our politics is wrong.” “We agree with Liberia’s Johnson Sirleaf that Africa is poor because it is poorly governed.
Man United look to get back on track v Leicester
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Jose Mourinho |
After losing to leaders Manchester City and Watford, either side of a Champions League defeat to Feyenoord, United already trail Pep Guardiola's vibrant City by six points and sit in seventh place.
Manager Jose Mourinho has spoken about his new charges reacting badly to "negativity", which some observers felt he increased with public criticism of defender Luke Shaw after the 3-1 defeat by Watford last weekend.
A 3-1 win over Northampton Town in the League Cup on Wednesday prevented a fourth straight defeat, but it was not an entirely convincing United performance against the third-tier outfit.
There will be particular interest in Mourinho's team selection at home to Leicester (11.30am GMT) and whether England and United captain Wayne Rooney, who has been in poor form, keeps his place.
Africa needs fair chance to trade with the world - President Mahama
President John Mahama has called for the removal of subsidies to farmers in advance countries so as to create an even field for Africa farmers to compete.
Speaking at the UN General Assembly Wednesday, the Ghanaian leader further called for a "re-ordering of the economic relations" to create a boundless opportunity that will keep young Africa's at home instead of travel to Europe to seek for greener pastures.
In an address to world leaders that focused heavily on migration, President Mahama said many Africa youth who engage in farming will have "fighting chance" if revenue and non revenue barriers to African products are removed.
Speaking at the UN General Assembly Wednesday, the Ghanaian leader further called for a "re-ordering of the economic relations" to create a boundless opportunity that will keep young Africa's at home instead of travel to Europe to seek for greener pastures.
In an address to world leaders that focused heavily on migration, President Mahama said many Africa youth who engage in farming will have "fighting chance" if revenue and non revenue barriers to African products are removed.
Ghanaians Await Govt’s Response On 170 Statements (Facts) Presented By Dr. Bawumia
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Dr. Bawumia |
Though the government has till date not issued a comprehensive response to the Lecture delivered by Dr. Bawumia a fortnight ago, we are encouraged by the suggestions made by the Head of the Economic Management Team and Vice-President, H.E. Kwesi Bekoe Amissah-Arthur, over the weekend in Sunyani, that the government is still studying the Lecture and will in due course respond comprehensively to the Lecture.
To aid the government and especially the Economic Management Team in their desire to respond to the lecture therefore, we have compiled at least 170 statements and claims made in the Lecture to which we look forward to a response from government.
Bawumia’s father betrayed Mahama - Veteran CPP member
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Yipalawura Mahama Yahaya |
According to the veteran Convention People’s Party (CPP) member, Mumuni Bawumia’s betrayal led the sack of E.A. Mahama as Northern Regional Commissioner by Ghana’s first President Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah.
Speaking on Bole-based Nkilgi Fm in commemoration of the founder’s day celebration which fell on September 21, 2016, the 90-year old Yipalawura Yahaya disclosed that Mahamadu Bawumia’s father Mumuni Bawumia, was a United Party (UP) Member of Parliament (MP) who crossed carpet to Kwame Nkrumah’s CPP and became overly jealous of E.A. Mahama because of his dynamism and the massive development he sent to his people in Gonjaland which he Mumuni Bawumia could not do for his people at the Mamprugu area of Northern Region.
NPP plotting with NDC traitors to remove Bagbin from parliament – Asiedu Nketia
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Alban Bagbin, Majority leader of Parliament |
There have been rumours that the Presidency is scheming to cause the defeat of Mr Bagbin because of the bad blood between him and President John Mahama.
The astute legislator had publicly criticized President John Mahama of running a government for his family and friends and demanded that the party takeover the running of the presidency because “it is the party that promised the people” and got him elected.
But addressing the Nadowli-Kaleo Traditional Council in Wa, Wednesday, John Asiedu Nketia aka General Mosquito denied the rumour saying that the President is at peace with Hon. Bagbin and will not do anything to rock his boat going into the December 7 election.
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Agya Koo Endorses Nana Addo For 2016
Today, it is sad to compare how these same prices of goods and services have increased astronomically as a result of poor economic policies and performance of the current leadership.
Now the ordinary Ghanaian cannot afford basic items like Milk, Sugar, Rice, Bread and other household commodities. We have taken the trouble to do a thorough research of prices of goods and services on the market and compared them to the time of the NPP administration.
I challenge anyone who disagrees with me to do his or her own checks from the markets to ascertain the veracity or otherwise of this sad situation.
Apart from being a movie star as many Ghanaians know to be, I am also a parent and know how expensive it is to give your children quality education in this country.
It is for this and other reasons that I have decided to join the voice for change by declaring my support for the Presidential Candidate of the NPP, Nana Addo Dankwah Akufo Addo.
Now the ordinary Ghanaian cannot afford basic items like Milk, Sugar, Rice, Bread and other household commodities. We have taken the trouble to do a thorough research of prices of goods and services on the market and compared them to the time of the NPP administration.
I challenge anyone who disagrees with me to do his or her own checks from the markets to ascertain the veracity or otherwise of this sad situation.
Apart from being a movie star as many Ghanaians know to be, I am also a parent and know how expensive it is to give your children quality education in this country.
It is for this and other reasons that I have decided to join the voice for change by declaring my support for the Presidential Candidate of the NPP, Nana Addo Dankwah Akufo Addo.
Tuesday, September 20, 2016
NDC's promises on education: 2012 vs 2016
The governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) officially launched its manifesto on Saturday, September 17, 2016.
The manifesto titled ‘changing lives, transforming Ghana’ is an 80-page document which elaborates on the achievement of the party since 2012 and the things they wish to accomplish between 2017 and 2021 if they win the 2016 polls.
Pulse.com.gh looks at the education sector and the promises made by the NDC in their 2016 manifesto.
In every sector, the NDC touted its achievements from 2012 till date before indicating what they plan on achieving after if they win election 2016.
The manifesto titled ‘changing lives, transforming Ghana’ is an 80-page document which elaborates on the achievement of the party since 2012 and the things they wish to accomplish between 2017 and 2021 if they win the 2016 polls.
Pulse.com.gh looks at the education sector and the promises made by the NDC in their 2016 manifesto.
In every sector, the NDC touted its achievements from 2012 till date before indicating what they plan on achieving after if they win election 2016.
NDC slogan should be ‘deforming Ghana, deforming lives’ – NPP
The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) says the governing National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) manifesto theme; changing lives, Transforming Ghana, ought to be “deforming Ghana, deforming lives.”
The NPP at a press conference themed, “Promises made, promises broken” slammed President John Mahama and his NDC for a number of its shortcomings in the past four years especially its handling of the economy.
The press conference on Monday was in response to the NDC’s 2016 campaign manifesto which presented further promises that the NPP rubbished as empty and “a future of promises, lies, excuses and more broken promises.”
The NPP at a press conference themed, “Promises made, promises broken” slammed President John Mahama and his NDC for a number of its shortcomings in the past four years especially its handling of the economy.
The press conference on Monday was in response to the NDC’s 2016 campaign manifesto which presented further promises that the NPP rubbished as empty and “a future of promises, lies, excuses and more broken promises.”
Monday, September 19, 2016
Bawumia Engaged In “Spurious Analysis”, His Lecture Was Full Of Lies- Amissah -Arthur
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Vice President Amissah -Arthur |
I have always said the country Ghana was in tandem with the commanding dogmas of international finance and business, under the safe hands of the chief pilot, the intellectually equipped and experienced economic surgeon Kwesi Amissah -Arthur- Vice President of the Republic of Ghana and , former Governor of the Bank Of Ghana and a major player in international finance circles – currently the Running mate to President John Mahama - I describe him ‘Father of Modern Economics’
Speaking at the party’s manifesto launch in Sunyani Saturday, Mr. Amissah-Arthur who is a former Governor of Bank of Ghana In promised to take on each line of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s recent lecture and expose the lies in each line.
Power, Money Replace Respect, Dignity In Society — Rawlings
Former President Jerry John Rawlings has decried the indignity that has engulfed the Ghanaian society at all levels.
He declared: “There was a time when we carried ourselves with so much dignity we did not need the coercive machinery of the handcuff or guns to our heads to do the right thing.”
Former President Rawlings, who was speaking at a meeting with the National Road Safety Commission last Friday, called on leadership at all levels to also lead the campaign against indiscipline on the roads.
Naturally earned respect
“We have destroyed the fundamentals of naturally earned respect and replaced it with the power of elected or assumed authority and find ourselves in the world of coercive power and money,” he stated.
He declared: “There was a time when we carried ourselves with so much dignity we did not need the coercive machinery of the handcuff or guns to our heads to do the right thing.”
Former President Rawlings, who was speaking at a meeting with the National Road Safety Commission last Friday, called on leadership at all levels to also lead the campaign against indiscipline on the roads.
Naturally earned respect
“We have destroyed the fundamentals of naturally earned respect and replaced it with the power of elected or assumed authority and find ourselves in the world of coercive power and money,” he stated.
Saturday, September 17, 2016
Klopp shies away from title talk
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Jurgen Klopp |
Dejan Lovren's close-range volley and Jordan Henderson's sublime 25-yard curler earned Liverpool victory at Stamford Bridge on Friday, with Diego Costa replying for the home side.
Liverpool have also beaten Arsenal and defending champions Leicester City this season, but Klopp was no more willing to discuss their title chances than he had been after their 3-1 win here last October.
"I'm really not interested," he told a reporter in the Stamford Bridge press conference room when asked about Liverpool's title prospects.
"Someone asked me that when we won 3-1 last season against Chelsea. My answer was: 'Are you crazy?' I remember it.
Sunyani Goes Agog Ahead Of NDC Manifesto Launch
The choice of Sunyani as venue for the NDC manifesto launch has energized party activists and foot soldiers in the Brong Ahafo Region who are embarking on an all-out campaign to win more votes.
Regional executives see it as very symbolic and a huge challenge to secure a comfortable lead for the party in honour of First lady, Lordina Mahama and other prominent party members from the area.
Ahead of the arrival of big guns in the governing NDC, the streets of Sunyani have been awash with party paraphernalia. Reports say many die -hard supporters are disappointed they cannot get the opportunity to see the President and leading members of the party because there will not be any rally to herald the event.
Regional executives see it as very symbolic and a huge challenge to secure a comfortable lead for the party in honour of First lady, Lordina Mahama and other prominent party members from the area.
Ahead of the arrival of big guns in the governing NDC, the streets of Sunyani have been awash with party paraphernalia. Reports say many die -hard supporters are disappointed they cannot get the opportunity to see the President and leading members of the party because there will not be any rally to herald the event.
PURC Fines ECG GH¢ 202,640
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has slapped the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) with a fine of GH¢ 202,640 for breaching its statutory obligations to customers.
The PURC has therefore asked the ECG to pay the amount by the end of working hours on Friday, September 16, 2016.
Failure to comply with the order shall attract an additional fine of GH¢10,000.00 for each day that the ECG fails to comply with the order.
A statement signed by the Director of Public Relations and External Affairs, Nana Yaa Jantuah, said the sanction is as a result of the strike action embarked on by staff of the ECG in the first week of September 2016.
Police to use drones to monitor NDC manifesto launch
Ghana Police Service will for the first time use drones to monitor political activities beginning with the National Democratic Congress' (NDC) manifesto launch at the Sunyani Coronation Park in the Brong Ahafo Region today.
This is as part of its new strategy to engage in an effective and efficient political activity monitoring to quell electoral violence in the coming general elections.
As preparation at the venue reached its peak stage Friday evening some police personnel were busily seen testing the drone which will be used for monitoring.
Goodness Me...Prez Mahama First Made The Promise To Construct A Dam! - Kobby Fiagbe Exclaims
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Kobby Fiagbe |
To the NPP, the President does not have any new ideas to offer the people of Ghana and so will wait for Nana Addo to outline his vision to the general public and afterwards, do "copy and paste".
They however believe President John Mahama would steal their Manifesto if released before the NDC launches its Manifesto.
Due to this, the NPP has held on to their Manifesto and may or may not even disclose their intentions till the December polls.
But speaking on Peace FM's Kokrokoo, Kobby Fiagbe, a member of the NDC Communication team has lambasted the NPP for accusing the NDC of stealing their (NPP's) promises.
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