General News of Thursday, 11 May 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comSome members of Mahama’s convoy have been injured after they got involved in an accident in Tamale. The victims include a TV3 Journalist, Christopher Amoako, the Savannah Regional Communications Officer of the NDC, R.A Jelil, and one other person identified as Samed. According to a myjoyonline report, the team was returning from East and North Gonja Districts and heading towards Yapeo and Daoboya in the Central and North Gonja Districts but could not reach their destination. The injured persons are receiving treatment at the Tamale Teaching Hospital. The former President was captured beside the TV3 journalist who was on the floor.

The OSP is investigating claims made by the MP that a wealthy businessman tried to influence some MPs who were pushing for the removal of the Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta. This, according to a citinewsroom.com report, came to light after the MP, who has been invited for interrogation, spoke to journalists. But it is unclear what form or magnitude of details the Asante-Akim North MP provided the Special Prosecutor. This was announced at a press briefing by their spokesperson, Andy Kwame Appiah-Kubi, who is a Member of Parliament for Asante-Akim North. It is on this note that the Member of Parliament for Asante-Akim North, Andy Appiah Kubi, will appear before the OSP.

… Official inflation rate (March 2023): 104.3%.”Apr 27, 2023: “In this week’s Hanke’s Inflation Roundup, #Argentina is in 4th place. He also assumes that the dollar-domestic currency exchange rates (in the case of Ghana, the dollar-cedi rates) and the USA’s inflation rates are valid. The computed inflation rate was 13.733%, 1.99 times (almost double) the official Canadian inflation rate of 6.9% (in September 2022). If you apply the formula to compute the inflation of any country, the computed inflation rate rate will be very different from the official inflation rate. Because the formula is not meant for computing inflation and then claiming that it is more accurate than official inflation rates.

Entertainment of Thursday, 11 May 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comHighlife musician, Ofori Amponsah, has opened up on his current relationship with controversial socialite, Ayisha Modi. ‘MrAll4Real, as he is popularly known, has established that Ayisha Modi is his wife and they are currently together. Prior to his statement, social media had witnessed a series of posts from Ayisha Modi, recounting old times with Ofori Amponsah, with whom she has a 16-year-old child. “I got married to Ofori Amponsah at age 18 when I had my first child who is currently 16 years. But in a recent interview on Accra FM, Ofori Amponsah said he and Ayisha Modi are still together.

General News of Thursday, 11 May 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe former president of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, has reacted to the injunction application on the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Saturday, May 13, 2023, elections. The application, by one of the presidential candidate hopefuls of the party, Dr. Kwabena Duffuor, is influenced by his concerns about the electoral album of the NDC. Reacting to the application, which was filed on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, John Mahama told delegates, while in Wa, that he is hopeful the hurdle will be crossed. Duffuor files injunction against NDC primariesDr. Kwabena Duffuor, flagbearer hopeful of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has filed an interlocutory injunction against the party's upcoming presidential and parliamentary primaries slated for Saturday, May 13, 2023. The lawsuit specifically named as respondents the General Secretary of the NDC, the Director of the Elections Directorate, along with fellow flagbearer hopefuls John Dramani Mahama and another contender, Kojo Bonsu.

SARKODIE readies JAMZ concert at NYC TOWN HALL as first stop of World Tour on July 15! After publicizing the news of his Jamz World Tour, Sarkodie has just released the official flyer for the New York event on July 15th, 2023. Rapper Sarkodie announced he’ll be taking the iconic Town Hall in New York City for a special concert with his fans. The show comes just almost a year after “It’s About Time concert” with headline acts – R2Bees x Sarkodie in New York which was organised by Nayasa Entertainment. With a series of events hosted in Ghana, Nayasa Entertainment was behind the sold-out event dubbed “It’s About Time with R2Bees x Sarkodie 2022”.

A 24-year-old National Service Personnel (NSS), Bismark Ansu, has been remanded by the Bibiani Circuit Court for three weeks for allegedly defiling three pupils in the Sehwi Wiawso Municipality of the Western North Region. Bismark Ansu, who served as a Class 2 teacher to the victims, reportedly organized extra classes at his residence without the knowledge of the school authorities under the pretext of completing the academic syllabus for the year according to a 3news.com report. The report added that Ansu enticed three of the said students, aged between eight and nine years old, into engaging them in sexual intercourse. However, several weeks later, the parents noticed abnormal blood discharges from their daughters' genitalia, prompting them to question the children and the victims bravely disclosed the harrowing experiences they had endured. Please report any inappropriate content to us, and we will evaluate it as a matter of priority.

The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) says it is confident its May 13, 2023, presidential and parliamentary primaries will hold despite a court injunction filed by a flagbearer hopeful. “We want to urge party members and the people of Ghana to remain calm as the Party, through its legal team, works to resolve the temporary challenge,” the statement said. “The party is therefore confident that, this temporary challenge will be quickly overcome to pave way for the holding of the primaries on schedule,” the statement added. Meanwhile, the Electoral Commission has served the NDC notice that it will not be able to supervise the conduct of the election unless the legal matter is settled. Please report any inappropriate content to us, and we will evaluate it as a matter of priority.

After publicizing the news of his Jamz World Tour, Sarkodie has just released the official flyer for the New York event on July 15th, 2023. ADVERTISEMENTRapper Sarkodie announced he’ll be taking the iconic Town Hall in New York City for a special concert with his fans. The New York show will take place at Town Hall in New York City with a general sale of tickets kicking off today. The show comes just almost a year after “It’s About Time concert” with headline acts – R2Bees x Sarkodie in New York which was organised by Nayasa Entertainment. With a series of events hosted in Ghana, Nayasa Entertainment was behind the sold-out event dubbed “It’s About Time with R2Bees x Sarkodie 2022”.

The seat is currently occupied by the daughter of late former president, Zanetor Rawlings. TWI NEWSProfile of Meredith Naakai Lamptey AddyMeredith Naakai Lamptey Addy, the daughter of the late business mogul and financer of the NDC Party; David Lamptey, is seeking to replace Zanetor Rawlings in the NDC parliamentary contest in the Klottey Korle Constituency. Meredith Naakai Lamptey Addy holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science University of Ghana. She is currently serving as the Ranking Member of the NDC, National Business development committee, member of the NDC National Welfare Committee, Sports Committee and Ga Dangme caucus. Meredith Naakai Lamptey Addy is also the Managing Director of Patmeco Ghana Limited, Game Idol printing and advertising and Worldwide Alliance Investment Limited which is also a real estate company owned by herself and her husband.

Preparations for the presidential and parliamentary primaries of the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), enters the home stretch this week. The vote is slated for May 13, 2023 with the presidential primary being the main focus for most analysts. Former President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated calls for unity among the rank and file ahead of the process. All of us are NDC, let’s support each other after the primaries,” Mr. Mahama advised in his continued engagement with supporters at Bimbilla in the Northern Region. John Mahama will face competition in the primary from former finance minister Kwabena Duffuor and former Kumasi mayor Kojo Bonsu.

Former Communication Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and current campaign lead for Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, Yaw Buaben Asamoa says, former President Mahama is no match for Alan Kyerematen should both contest for the Presidency come 2024. According to Mr. Asamoa, former President Mahama, has nothing new to offer Ghanaians because his track records from his time as vice to president prove how bad he managed the economy. He added that, Alan’s track record as a Trade Minister stands high above that of John Dramani Mahama and it is clear what Ghanaians will go for. This he said makes John Dramani Mahama a no contest for Alan Kyerematen. He also stressed that, not only does Alan beat John Mahama with such interventional plans but his NPP competitors too.

General News of Sunday, 7 May 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Member of Parliament for Anyaa Sowutuom, Dickson Adomako Kissi, has criticised the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, for his pronouncement on the acceptance of LGBTQI+ activities in Ghana. According to the MP, Alban Bagbin can have his views on LGBTQI+ but his public utterance on it should be guided because of the position he holds. He explained the issue of LGBTQI is becoming more of a "turf war" which might seriously affect Ghana’s economy if care is not taken. The speaker also told the members of the House of Lords and the House of Commons that there is nothing wrong with the anti-LGBTQI+ bill the Parliament of Ghana is considering. He added that Ghana needs laws on LGBTQI+ activities and parliament will ensure that these laws are enacted.

General News of Sunday, 7 May 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comVice president Mahamudu Bawumia arrived in his tometown of Walewale on Saturday, May 6, 2023; according to reports received by GhanaWeb from the North East Region. He arrived in the company of Member of Parliament for the area, Hajia Zuweira Lariba Abudu, and was met with polling station executives. GhanaWeb has picked indications that as part of his engagements scheduled for today, Bawumia is expected to formally announce his candidature for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearership contest. Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s inclusion in the NPP presidential candidate race brings the official number of people who have declared their intentions to contest to nine. Meanwhile, watch the latest episode of People and Places on GhanaWeb TV below:Watch the latest episode of The Lowdown below:SARA

General News of Saturday, 6 May 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, is being bashed on social media after a picture of him under an umbrella in a closed-door meeting with the King of Britain, King Charles III, went viral. Some social member users are surprised the Asantehene was covered with an umbrella even in an enclosed room. But is the use of the umbrella in the Ashanti Kingdom only for outdoor events to protect the king from extreme weather conditions? It was made for King Osei Tutu. The umbrella Otumfuo Osei Tutu was covered with when he met King Charles looked like one of the umbrellas from a group of three called ‘akrɔnpɔnkyinyɛ’ or ‘as patom kyinyɛ'.