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'.

For years, there was this perceived thought that the two were blood brothers, until the CEO of Special Ice, Dr. Ernest Ofori Sarpong, disclosed in 2021, that they are not. Speaking at his 57th birthday celebration, Dr. Ofori Sarpong took the opportunity to appreciate the long-standing relationship with his friend, Kwame Despite. For the first time, Dr Sarpong disclosed that Dr. Despite was the only friend who went with him, when he went to pay the bride price of his wife, some 32 years ago. "It may interest you to know that, even many years ago, about 32 years ago, when I went to pay the bride price of my wife, he was the only friend that went with me.

The three men had formed a robbery syndicate that targeted innocent citizens, as well as other persons who visit various financial institutions to transact withdrawal transfer services, especially those who withdraw bulk cash. They are reported, by The Chronicle newspaper, to have undertaken their nefarious activities at Ashaley-Botwe School Junction and Dansoman, all suburbs of Accra. It was following one of such robberies that the once thriving robbery syndicate of the trio was busted. According to a report by the newspaper, ASP Emmanuel Haliga told the court that the syndicate executed their tactics on a nurse (name withheld), robbing her of GH¢40,700. “A search conducted on them revealed one military uniform and police uniform belonging to Michael and Isaac respectively.

Former President John Mahama has said he will fix the free senior high school (SHS) programme if he wins the 2024 presidential election. Speaking at a campaign tour in Kongo in the Nabdam District of the Upper East Region, Mr Mahama who is seeking a comeback, said the current form of the free SHS programme is appalling and counterproductive. In his view, it is rather encumbering students and parents instead of its intended purpose of providing some academic and financial respite. “Free SHS is not working properly," he told the delegates on his tour, explaining that neither the parents nor students are reaping its fruits. Please report any inappropriate content to us, and we will evaluate it as a matter of priority.