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.

Prison official wants feeding grant for inmates increased from GHC1.80

Some prison inmates preparing their own meals

A Prison officer is pleading for a review of the feeding grant for prison inmates, describing the daily GHC1.80 per head as woefully inadequate.

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.”

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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.”

President-elect Nana Akufo-Addo worships at Accra Ridge Church

President-elect Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo visits Accra Ridge Church 

President-elect of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo visited the Accra Ridge Church on Sunday, December 12, 2016 to worship.

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

NPP Acting General Secretary, John Boadu

The leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has comdemned attacks on supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) which were allegedly perpetrated by its members in the aftermath of their victory in the Presidential polls.

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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.

Gifty Osei spotted at NDC Greater Accra final rally

Gifty Osei at NDC rally

The top two political parties in Ghana, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) have had their fair share of Gospel musicians' endorsement ahead of the December 7 polls.

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.