General News of Tuesday, 28 September 2021Source: ghanaguardian.comThe Akufo-Addo led government has acquired some four-seater, fully air-conditioned mini vehicles to be used for the promised ‘Okada for Car’ initiative. Members of the public can deposit an initial amount of GHC 10,000 while an Okada rider is expected to deposit GHC 5,000. Per the arrangement, a non-okada rider will be required to make a daily payment of GHC 32 while an Okada rider pays GHC4O cedis. The mini vehicles are currently being piloted in the city. The governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) promised to offer commercial motorbike operators, popularly called ‘Okada’ riders a better and safer alternative should it win a second term.

Sports News of Monday, 27 September 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Enoch Asubonteng says Accra Hearts of Oak will make it to the Group Stages of the CAF Champions League• The Phobians will clash with the Moroccans in the final playoff games• Two late goals from Kofi Kordzi and Salim Adams ensured a 2-0 win for Accra Hearts of Oak over CL KamsarWinger Enoch Asubonteng is confident that Accra Hearts of Oak will beat Moroccan giants Wydad Casablanca in the CAF Champions League playoffs. The 2020/2021 Ghana Premier League champions set up the tie with the Moroccans after beating CL Kamsar of Guinea 2-0 at the Accra Sports Stadium. The Phobians will have to clear the WAC of Morocco hurdle to reach the money zone (Group stage) of the 2021/2022 CAF Champions League. We've got to make sure we prepare right, go in and get ready for the WAC game. Enoch Asubonteng believes that Hearts of Oak has the squad depth to eliminate the Moroccans in the two-legged tie.

General News of Monday, 27 September 2021Source: GNAThe National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), has called on Ghanaians to be careful with hasty land sellers as many land advertising companies activities are against the 1992 Constitution and Minerals Act. Madam Lucille Hewlett Annan, NCCE Greater Accra Regional Director, who made the call at Sege during stakeholders’ engagement to deliberate on issues affecting the youth, noted the need for Ghanaians to beware of dubious land dealers whose aim was to duped. Madam Hwelett Annan advised potential land buyers to get the necessary documents to prove that the land belonged to them. The NCCE Greater Accra Regional Director called for people to equip themselves with the tenets of the new Lands Act and make sure the lands were rightfully secured and legally backed by the Lands Commission. Mr. Philip Tettey Sai, the Presiding Member for the Ada West District Assembly, described the move as a timely one stating that residents should beware of the work of the police and build strong relationships with them to protect the peace of the district.

"Many will disagree with me especially straight women who are caught up in the web of getting married to gay men. A gay man who is in a sexual relationship with another gay man cannot marry, if he does, he could end up in jail for 40 years. "Next time before posting a comment on social media questioning why gay men are marrying straight women, think about the society you have contributed to create. Until we allow gay people to marry gay people... nothing will make them marry a woman. It could be you a gay man will get married to, your sister, your Aunt or your best friend.

“Now, you’ll be surprised that we’ll have a vehicle accident where you’ll have a lot of victims. Then you have a motorbike accident that has only four people involved and the damage of the motorbike accident is so huge but in most cases, the damage exceeds those of the vehicles themselves,” he said. In the hospital, we don’t work with anger, we don’t work with hatred. The virtual conference included carefully selected stakeholders to discuss viable ways of curbing the road accident canker on Ghana's roads. It was on the theme, “Losing the road safety battle – what can be done now?”

Regional News of Monday, 27 September 2021Source: Stewart Oduro, ContributorThe Atebubu-Amantin municipal assembly has projected an amount of GHC12,166,425.39 as the total expected revenue for next year. This comprises grants totaling GHC10,166,425.39 and an internally generated component of GHC2,000,000.00. Throwing more light on the budget Mr. Bukroh said GHC3,410,831.00 will go for employee compensation, GHC200,000.00 for people with disabilities, and GHC500, 000.00 as the MP’s share of the common fund. On the projected utilization of the internally generated funds, he said at least 20% of the amount will be applied to capital projects with GHC130.000.00 going into remuneration for casual workers whiles GHC1,470,000.00 is earmarked to takes care of goods and services. He also indicated that the DDF will have GHC1,143,848.00 going into capital investments with GHC45,859.00 earmarked for capacity building for staff of the assembly.

The virtual conference includes stakeholders who have been carefully selected to discuss viable ways of curbing the road accident canker on Ghana's roads. “The way the industry was started, we have most illiterates as professional drivers but let’s ask ourselves that any time accidents occur, does it come from these illiterates or does it come from the trained drivers that he is referring to? The answer is no because most of these illiterate drivers are the ones who drive perfectly and they drive very well and so he can’t describe professional drivers as so-called professional drivers,” he said in response to a comment by the MTTD representative during the webinar. Abbas Ibrahim Moro further clarified that admittedly, most of their drivers do not formally get training before hitting the roads to drive but it is unfair they are categorized as somewhat unprofessional or unfit for the roads. The discussions are being moderated by the GhanaWebRoadSafety Ambassador, Bice Osei Kuffour, and GhanaWeb Managing Editor, Daniel Oduro.

The six-month event dubbed: “EXPO 2020 Dubai” will showcase the business and investment opportunities in Ghana to the global business community, to attract Foreign Direct Investment into the country. The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), in collaboration with ministries of Trade and Industry, Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Information and many other sector agencies, is facilitating and coordinating Ghana delegation’s participation to the EXPO. The month of January 2022 would highlight Ghana’s technological and digital economy and explore avenues for partnerships and the healthcare sector. The last quarter of January next year would also throw more light on investment and trade opportunities in Ghana. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will lead a delegation from Ghana to the EXPO on March 8 and hold Presidential Roundtable discussions on “government to business engagement, and networking session with private sector players on investment opportunities in Ghana”.

General News of Monday, 27 September 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• John Mahama has signed Ama Benyiwa Doe's book of condolence• Ama Benyiwa Deo died on September 19, 2021• She was a former National Women’s Organiser of the NDCFormer President John Dramani Mahama, has signed the book of condolence for the late Ama Benyiwa Doe, a former Regional Minister of the Central Region. Several messages of condolences have since poured in for the late former National Women’s Organiser of the NDC. Former President John Mahama, clad in black, visited the residence of the late member of the NDC with a delegation to officially signed Madam Benyiwa Doe's book of condolence. Ama Benyiwa Doe was an embodiment of limitless courage, commitment and passion for service. The late Ama Benyiwa Doe was also a former National Women’s Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).”

He explained that for both sides of the coin, each one can work together with the other to promote development in the sub-region. Irbard Ibrahim was speaking on The Lowdown on GhanaWeb TV when he made these comments. Even in Ghana, we have the #FixTheCountry, in Nigeria, we saw #EndSARS and what the youth wanted to do; they wanted to push the [envelope] further that beyond the dissolution of the Special Armed Robbery Response Squad, they wanted something else. “And so, I don’t think it’s an either-or situation: the youth and the aged can be mutually inclusive. We can tap into the wisdom of the aged and the exuberance of the young to build West Africa and the rest of Africa,” he said.

Crime & Punishment of Monday, 27 September 2021Source: 3news.comThe Ghana Police Service has announced the arrest of one Bukari Salifu, who is said to provide weapons to armed robbers for their expeditions. Bukari Salifu, 65, was arrested over the weekend following police intelligence. Prior to his arrest, two suspected robbers who had been arrested when they attempted to rob motorists along the Koluedor-Sege-Accra road had mentioned Bukari Salifu as the one who provides them with weapons for their robberies. But while ostensibly taking the police to the man, the two rather took the crime-combat team to a bush full of other armed robbers. The suspected armed robbers were shot in the process and were rushed to the Police Hospital, where they died.

Sports News of Monday, 27 September 2021Source: ghanasoccernet.comThomas Partey was involved in a 'heated discussion' with Arsenal teammate Lacazette during the Gunners victory over AFC Wimbledon in the Carabao Cup. Lacazette was on target while Partey excelled in midfield as Arsenal overcame Wimbledon 3-0 to set up a fourth-round meeting with Leeds United. But according to Arsenal journalist Chris Wheatley, he caught the pair in an explosive chat at half-time. He said on his YouTube channel: "When the players were actually going into the tunnel, I noticed a fairly heated discussion between Alexandre Lacazette and Thomas Partey. "Of course, he did score from the penalty spot, but I don't think it was the best performance from Lacazette against Wimbledon.

General News of Monday, 27 September 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe recent fake kidnapping story in the Western Region has reignited conversations about the hoax kidnappings of 2000. Ahead of the General Elections of 2000, stories of abduction became dominant in the media space with dozens of persons particularly women reportedly missing. “Subsequently, the controversy was laid to rest when The Crusading Guide intercepted and published the attached Bureau Of National Investigation(BNI)'s Memorandum addressed to the Minister of National Security and the National Security Co-ordinator, dated 15th November 2000. “Kweku Baako promised his followers more such document from the past which highlights how political actors resort to extreme means to score points. Following her revelations, Josephine Mensah has been detained at the Takoradi Regional Police Station where she is assisting in investigations.

In a sermon at his church on Sunday, September 26, 2021, Reverend Owusu Bempah detailed what looks like a battle for the soul of Ghana between two persons in the spiritual realm. At the end of the spiritual battle, Reverend Owusu Bempah says the angel with the elephant-like face was handed the keys of Ghana by a powerful angel. Reverend Owusu Bempah promised that in due time, he will reveal the identities of the two angels who battled for the soul of Ghana. Turning to his critics, Reverend Owusu Bempah urged people who do not believe in his prophecies to keep mute as they will be proven wrong in due time. Recounting his prophecies about elections since the 1996 elections, Reverend Owusu Bempah boasted about his credentials as a man who always gets it right with his prophecies.

Sports News of Monday, 27 September 2021Source: ghanasoccernet.comCrystal Palace striker, Jordan Ayew has assured fans that the team will be ready and well prepared to face in-form Brighton & Hove Albion on Monday night. Ahead of the encounter, Jordan Ayew who is in the running to start for the visitors has rallied teammates to fight to seek a win. According to him, Crystal Palace in the past has had a good result away at Brighton and should recount those good moments ahead of the game. “I’ve had good moments against Brighton. Then when Christian (Benteke) scored the last-minute goal, so that was two great moments for Palace versus Brighton.