General News of Saturday, 8 July 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comDuring the recent Speech and Prize-Giving and Graduation Day 2023 of North Hill International School, all eyes were captivated by the presence of Linda Bagbin, the elegant wife of Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin. A video shared on Instagram by the renowned blogger Nkonkonsa unveiled the special role Linda Bagbin played during the event. Though it remained undisclosed whether she had a child attending the school, Linda was seated among the parents, emanating an aura of grace and sophistication. Watch the video below sighted by GhanaWeb below:ADA/OGBYou can also watch the latest episodes of E-Forum below. Watch the latest episode of Nkommo Wo Ho on GhanaWeb TV here:

Politics of Saturday, 8 July 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), John Boadu, was accused of trying to bribe officials of the Electoral Commission of Ghana (EC) at the Assin North by-election on Tuesday, June 27, 2023. The former general secretary has now been captured in a viral video admitting that he gave money to an official of the EC. An aminated John Boadu, however, indicated that the EC official he gave the money to was his family relation. He said that after confronting John Boadu, he (the former NPP general secretary) told him that the EC official was his in-law whom he had not seen for a long time and that was why he was giving him the money. Watch the video below:BAI/OGBYou can also watch this episode of People & Places here:

According to the lawmaker, it will be a good decision to change the handlers of football in the country. “The way forward is that there has to be a massive shakeup at the GFA. You may have an interest in dictating to coaches which players to field among other things. If these rumors are true then I am really afraid for the future of our football,” he told Citi Sports. The GFA has fixed Friday, July 10, 2023, as the date for their 29th ordinary congress where a date for the next FA elections might be a subject for discussion.

General News of Friday, 7 July 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Minority in Parliament has dared the Attorney-General, Godfred Dame, to do his worst, following a warning from the latter that commentaries by the former on pending criminal matters are exceeding accepted limits. Kwame Agbodza added that the Attorney-General does not have the authority to impose fetters on free speech on citizens. Therefore, while it may displease him, the Minority said that Ghanaians cannot be stifled from having their say. “The Attorney-General does not possess such overreaching powers to impose fetters on free expression as he seeks to arrogate to himself. Read below the full statement from the Minority:You can also watch this episode of People & Places here:Watch the latest episode of Everyday People on GhanaWeb TV below:AE/SEA

General News of Friday, 7 July 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comAfter a crunch meeting with the Council of State following its intended Monday, July 10, 2023, strike, Organised Labour has announced that it is suspending its plan. It was after this that the Organised Labour had given notice that it was going to embark on a sit-at-home strike on Monday, July 10. But the swift intervention of the Council of State has seen the group call off its plan,The report added that the Council has however given the management of Sunon Asogli working days to reinstate the dismissed union leaders. Technically, the strike has been put on hold until the expiration of the five-days ultimatum given them by the Council of State. You can also watch this episode of People & Places here:Watch the latest episode of Everyday People on GhanaWeb TV below:AE/WA

General News of Friday, 7 July 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has voiced his concern regarding a recent decision by the Supreme Court deeming a clause in the Narcotics Control Commission Act, 2020 (Act 1019), unconstitutional. The clause sought to grant the Minister of Interior the authority to issue licenses for the cultivation of cannabis for industrial or medicinal purposes. Bagbin revealed that he expressed his concerns to the justices of the apex court during a meeting, urging them to consult with Parliament for proper briefings whenever making such decisions. Bagbin called for transparency and cooperation among the branches of government, particularly highlighting the need for the judiciary to consult Parliament before making significant rulings that impact legislation. In light of the Supreme Court's ruling, Bagbin urged the relevant committee to submit its report within one week, allowing for further deliberation and potential amendments to address the constitutional concerns.

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General News of Thursday, 6 July 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Communications Officer for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi, has said Ghana is currently lacking a true Minister of Justice, raising concerns about the commitment of the current minister Godfred Yeboah Dame to administer fair trial and justice to political opponents. According to him, Godfred Dame has consistently demonstrated a lack of interest in fair trials and justice, instead utilizing his prosecutorial powers to target political opponents. “One thing is clear in all these things that Ghana today does not have a minister of Justice. We may have an Attorney- General who is the principal legal advisor to the president, but we don’t have a minister of justice. Despite the criminal trial against the Assin North MP, Sammy Gyamfi indicated that the NDC will endure the current situation and come out even stronger.

Member of Parliament for Asante Akyem North, Andy Kwame Appiah Kubi, in his submission said all the 275 members of Parliament are in full support of the bill. However, the subsequent question posed by the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, left the chamber filled with giggles. In response, Speaker Bagbin decided to challenge the claim by inviting those who disagreed with the assertion to speak up. The Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill 2021, popularly known as the anti-LGBTQ+ bill, aims to criminalize LGBTQ+ activities. TWI NEWSIt also aims to prohibit the promotion or advocacy of such activities, and ensure the protection and support of children and individuals affected by LGBTQ+ issues.

Politics of Wednesday, 5 July 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced the opening of nominations for parliamentary primaries in orphan constituencies where the party has no parliamentary representation. This was contained in a statement signed by the General Secretary of the party; Justin Kodua Frimpong, dated July 5, 2023. According to the statement, the decision to have primaries was approved when the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) and National Council held a meeting on Monday, April 3, 2023. “In order to promote increased representation of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in higher political offices, such Aspirants Parliamentary Candidates will enjoy a 50% rebate of the filing fees. However, the statement said the move excludes the Fomena and Assin North constituencies.

The visibly angered Ursula Owusu responded, "Mr. Speaker, I sat here and repeatedly heard Murtala refer to me as an LGBTQ+ practitioner, to the hearing of everyone in this house. Murtala Mohammed further emphasized that parliamentary conduct is governed by the Constitution and the standing orders of the House. Amidst the ongoing exchange, the Minority leader, Cassiel Ato Forson, intervened, acknowledging that Murtala Mohammed had allegedly made unparliamentary statements. Murtala Mohammed took the floor once more, asserting that it was also fair for Ursula Owusu to offer him an apology. However, Ursula Owusu, visibly angered, questioned him about the claims.

Entertainment of Wednesday, 5 July 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comA number of high-profile personalities including politicians, businessmen and musicians clad in black, showed up at the one-week memorial service of Cynthia Quarcoo held on Tuesday at the Christ the King Parish in Accra. Cynthia Quarcoo, a revered lawyer who was the Founder and Managing Partner of CQ Legal & Consulting, was reported dead on June 21, 2023, in the United Kingdom. At the event to commemorate one week of her passing, Samini, Sarkodie, and media personality Kofi Okyere Darko (KOD) were among the showbiz personalities present. Cynthia Quarcoo was a well-respected lawyer and prominent figure in the legal field and represented some of the most well-known Ghanaian musicians, including Sarkodie, Samini, Shatta Wale, and Reggie Rockstone. Her family has announced that her final funeral rite will be held on Saturday, August 26, 2023, at Christ the King Parish, Accra.

General News of Wednesday, 5 July 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comHeads of churches and Islamic clerics have gathered in significant numbers at the parliament in anticipation of the deliberations on the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill 2021, also referred to as the anti-LGBTQ+ bill. The presence of these religious leaders underscores the widespread support for the bill among religious groups in Ghana. Their attendance demonstrates the importance they place on preserving traditional Ghanaian family values and upholding their respective faith-based principles. This gathering highlights the significance of the impending parliamentary discussions and the potential impact the outcome may have on the LGBTQ+ community in Ghana. As the debates unfold, it is expected that lawmakers will carefully consider the arguments put forth by both proponents and opponents of the bill, taking into account the rights, dignity, and well-being of all individuals involved.

Two major planks of nolle prosequi are; it is specific to criminal cases and it must also be filed by the A-G before the case closes. The filing of nolle prosequi, however, doesn't mean the case is discharged and the accused is free forever. Nolle Prosequi is often submitted in cases where the A-G thinks that there are no facts, witnesses or whatever to assist in prosecution. GhanaWeb looks at three high-profile cases in which the Naana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo government has filed nolle prosequi. December 2022 - State vs. Owusu Bempah and othersThe police in November 2022 withdrew a case against the General Overseer of the Glorious Word Power Ministry, Rev Isaac Owusu Bempah.

He said that past comments made by the Dormaahene and his recent comment on Gyakye Quayson case shows that he is a member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). He is a propagandist for the NDC… I have watched his video several times and I’m really disappointed with the comments he passed. Does he want to become a communicator for the NDC? “He is a full NDC member and so some of us are not surprised by the things he said. The Communication Directorate of the NPP has directed its members to refrain from attacking the personality of Dormaahene, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyemang Badu II.