Politics of Sunday, 28 January 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comAnother awkward moment was captured at the Old Tafo constituency during the New Patriotic Party’s just-ended parliamentary primaries. The MP, who appeared unhappy but poised, was seen with some close supporters, as they accompanied him from the voting center. On January 27, 2024, the NPP held parliamentary primaries nationwide to elect candidates for the upcoming 2024 general elections. In total, 28 incumbent MPs were unsuccessful in their bid to secure a nomination for the 2024 election, marking a significant turnover in parliamentary representation within the NPP. Watch the video of the people hooting at the Old Tafo MP below:VKB/AE

A photo of him was later circulated by Wontumi Online, showing the embattled politician in a hospital bed. Cudjoe posted the said photo with a caption that touched on the "humble lion" tag on the original picture. I wonder why his online folks will have such a headline, though, "humble lion." l just love my man Wontumi., "humble lion." l just love my man Wontumi," his post read.

Flagbearer for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, says it is heartbreaking to draw a comparison between Obuasi, which is a mining community, and Johannesburg. He says proceeds from the mining of minerals have been used to develop Johannesburg in South Africa, while Obuasi is nothing to write about. The former president, who is seeking another term in office, said all around the world, mining communities are the best, but the same cannot be said in Ghana. “When you go to mining communities across the world, they are one of the best when it comes to development. Look at Obuasi; you cannot compare Obuasi to Johannesburg because Johannesburg is seeing all the development.

The Kumasi Traditional Council was scheduled to meet the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP on Monday, January 29, 2024. TWI NEWSBackground:The Kumasi Traditional Council summoned Bernard Antwi Boasiako, also known as Wontumi, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), over reported derogatory remarks against the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. The decision was made in response to what the youth described as an “uncalled-for” outburst and an “exhibition of lack of respect for the golden stool” by the Ashanti Regional chairman. A spokesperson for the irate youth, Mr Eugene Oppong, who addressed the press, demanded a public apology from Chairman Wontumi before considering his acceptance back into the Asanteman. Mr Oppong emphasised that Chairman Wontumi’s comments were disrespectful to the Asante Kingdom, particularly the Golden Stool, and warranted an unqualified apology.

General News of Wednesday, 24 January 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comBelow are some of the major news headlinesTHE CHRONICLEAkufo-Addo has not abandoned Kejetia Market - TradersBawumia drops another jackpotCollins Dauda did not issue interim certificate, courtDAILY GUIDEEC proposes November for lectionsJudgment Day For 'Coup'NAM1 pulled gun on us - WitnessGHANAIAN TIMESTUC kicks against 15% VAT on electricity ...gives govt 7-day ultimatum to withdraw itGhana Germany vows to deepen economic cooperationGhana supporters' bus vandalisedDAILY GRAPHICNo No No!! These aren't our Black Stars

General News of Saturday, 13 January 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.liveA Ghanaian woman named Elizabeth has recently shared the harrowing details of her life in India. Revealing among others that she is compelled to sleep with six men each day to meet her basic needs. In a phone interview on the Oyerepa Afutuo show hosted by Auntie Naa, Elizabeth bravely opened up about her struggles. During the interview, she narrated how her journey began when she met a man named Mr. Alfred in Sunyani-Chiraa, Ghana. Upon arrival, Alfred abandoned her in the care of a Ghanaian woman, his ex-girlfriend, who demanded a staggering $4,500.

General News of Saturday, 13 January 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.liveA trustee of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) has reacted to the BBC investigative documentary where some former members of the church (disciples) accused its founder, the late TB Joshua, of horrific human rights violations and faking televised miracles. He described that all the allegations made against the founder of the church are mere fabrications meant to tarnish his (TB Joshua) reputation from “disgruntled persons who could not endure the discipline of discipleship”. He said that but for Bisola, all the former disciples of TB Joshua in the BBC documentary met him in the ministry because he had been there for over 27 years. The pastor in question turned out to be the late globally feted Nigerian Prophet T.B. BBC in the wee hours of January 8, 2024; released a three-part series each averaging 50 minutes of the film titled DISCIPLES: The Cult of TB Joshua.

General News of Friday, 12 January 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comIn a surprising turn of events, some youth in the Ketu North Constituency of the Volta Region, believed to be affiliated with the New Patriotic Party (NPP), have defected to the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), citinewsroom.com reports. Their decision, announced on January 11, 2024, is attributed to their dissatisfaction with what they perceive as the incompetent leadership of the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia-led government. Several of the youth, some of whom held executive positions within the NPP in the region, expressed their inability to continue supporting a government they view as failing. I was the polling station youth organiser, formerly polling station organiser; I was constituency youth organiser as well.”He further elaborated, “So I’ve served this party [NPP] for about 27 years now. Everybody knows me very well in the Volta Region here, and the leadership of the party in the region also knows me; they know how hard-working I am.

General News of Thursday, 11 January 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comFormer President of the Ghana Football Association, Kwesi Nyantakyi is this week's guest on Starr Chat with Bola Ray. The former football administrator is opening up about the 2018 expose by investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas, which led to his removal from office. Watch the interview below:

General News of Wednesday, 10 January 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comPresident Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has expressed certainty that Ghana will be in a good state by the time he hands over in 2025. Emphasizing that functional democracies rely on credible elections worldwide, the President highlighted the need for all citizens to prioritize this as December's general elections draw near. No true democrat can disregard the importance of elections and the sanctity of the ballot,” he stated. He further emphasized that the key to reinforcing the nation's democracy, peace, and stability is through collaborative efforts among all stakeholders to solidify Ghana's democratic foundations. That is how we can strengthen our democracy and the peace and stability of our nation,” he added.

The remarkable feat was completed after 227 hours, approximately 9 days and 11 hours. Chef Faila successfully beat her initial target of 120 hours, surpassing the current record. He said the decision was made despite assurances from the medical team and Chef Faila herself that she would be able to go on. Throughout the cook-a-thon attempt, the venue was a go-to place for well-wishers and supporters including celebrities and politicians. Sing-a-thon contender Afua Asantewaa also came by to show her support for Chef Faila.

Entertainment of Monday, 8 January 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comAfua Asantewaa Aduonum, the Ghanaian journalist cum entrepreneur, who is hoping to be confirmed as holder of the Guinness World Record's longest singing marathon has stated that she will blame Highlife artiste, Kuami Eugene if she gets disqualified. She revealed that she forgot Kuami Eugene’s lyrics for ‘Asuoden’, a song by Sista Afia which featured Kuami Eugene when she saw him at the sing-a-thon grounds. “Kuami Eugene is my crush. I just like him”, she said in a video shared by SikaOfficial on X.Afua Asantewaa Aduonum declared intentions to break the Guinness World Record for the longest singing marathon. TWI NEWSOn Friday, December 29, 2023, Afua Asantewaa ended her attempt as she achieved 105 hours and set a new record, 126 hours, 52 mins.

General News of Monday, 8 January 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comNana Kwame Bediako, also known as Cheddar or Freedom Jacob Caesar has revealed that he is the man behind the 'The New Force' political movement. He explained at a press conference in Accra on January 7, 2024; that he had been forced to also unveil his identity as the much-awaited 'Man in the Mask.' You are about to find out about this man in the mask because I never spoke a word, you were looking for me. But for this very moment, I am sacrificing myself to let you know that I'm that man. : Nana Kwame Bediako, a.k.a Freedom Jacob Cesar breaks silence about the man behind the mask of @thenewforcegh“I want my absence to be felt and I know for that reason you’re looking for the man; the man in the mask is sitting infront of you” https://t.co/bMRGeoARVb pic.twitter.com/PWHz6jIw5E — Ölele | DTS????????‍????????????

The widow, in her tribute to her late husband at his state funeral on Friday, January 5, 2024, disclosed her husband’s last wish before his demise. “Rushing back to the hospital, I was met with the unbearable truth: my husband, my love, my everything, had slipped away,” said in her tribute to her late husband. ET Mensah passed on in South Africa at age 77 in October 2023, after battling ill health for some time. He served as a Minister for Youth and Sports and Education and was a Member of Parliament from January 1997 to January 2017. He is survived by a wife and seven children.

Politics of Sunday, 7 January 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has also wondered why three years on, the sitting president, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, is yet to respond to some very grave matters that have involved the nation. John Dramani Mahama stated in the tweet that President Akufo-Addo has not even offered the families of these bereaved persons words of sympathies since the incidents of December 2020. “On a rather sad note, it is unconscionable that three years after these tragic events, our President, Nana Akufo-Addo, has not uttered even a word of sympathy to the bereaved families. In one of the three photos attached to the above, John Mahama indicated that the deaths of those eight people is a dent on Ghana’s constitutional rule, which is 32 years old. The perpetrators of these murders continue to walk as free men and still hold on to positions… pic.twitter.com/j7hCwoTUeS — John Dramani Mahama (@JDMahama) January 7, 2024AE