But it turned to be a no-show as Ofori-Atta on July 22, 2021 relinquished the responsibility to the National Security Minister. “Mr Speaker, the President’s domestic and international travels are matters to do with National Security. The National Security Minister is best placed to furnish this Honourable House with the details needed,” Mr Ofori-Atta responded on the floor of the House. He should have asked that the question be filed to the National Security Minister,” he said. But understandably, I can see him struggling and hiding behind National Security and laws.

The Minister told a Parliamentary Committee that he was not thinking at the time he signed the contract because he was among other things, overwhelmed with the impact and damage the Coronavirus was wreaking. But in a Facebook post, Kwaku Azar submitted: "It’s not normal for a minister of State to sign a multimillion dollar contract without thinking. "It is even less normal for thinking people to justify a contract that was signed without thinking. The Minister contacted a middleman to help secure Russia-made Sputnik V jabs but it turned out that the proper procurement processes were not followed as revealed in an exposé in a foreign newspaper. The said contract has since been abrogated by government with Attorney General stating that portions of the deal were skewed against government.

Barreto in an interview with Max FM, said that the club’s title chances were crippled by a number of issues. "All the conditions we have are not proper for a professional club but the coach never said anything. Hearts of Oak annexed their first league title in twelve years and increased their tally of GPL trophies to twenty-one. That notwithstanding, Nana Yaw Amponsah, the Chief Executive Officer of the Club believes the season was a successful one for Kotoko. "The target was to at least win the league title.

General News of Wednesday, 28 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Gabby Otchere-Darko is opposed to to the anti-LGBTQ+ bill• He wants Parliament to pass a law that criminalizes adultery• He has warned the bill could get Ghana blacklisted by international organizationsGabby Asare Otchere-Darko, a leading member of the governing New Patriotic Party has hinted that he will petition Parliament for the criminalization of adultery in the country. He has in several posts condemned the bill which he claims could get Ghana blacklisted by international agencies. In his latest post on the issue, the private legal practitioner said that he is going to petition parliament for the criminalization of adultery since it is an affront to the dictates of the Christian faith which most Ghanaians subscribe to. I am therefore proposing a petition to Parliament for a Private Member’s Bill for a law against adultery, imposing stiff penalties,” his post read. For my good friend Gabby, I’m sorry he should not make himself an object of colonialism,” he added.

The US Embassy according to reports has been hoisting a flag that represents Lesbians, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer community in the country. Speaking on Metro TV’s Good Evening Ghana...... date, Sam George said that the incident has come to his notice and that he will take action against the embassy. Sam George who described the hoisting of the flag as ‘needless display of showmanship,’ stressed that diplomacy requires that embassies do not act in ways that contravenes the laws and values of their host country. The Vienna Convention on diplomacy states that diplomats must be respectful of the local laws of their host country. If the host country criminalizes LGBQT as it is currently, it is an affront to the sovereignty of this state hoisting an LGBTQ flag in the country.

According to some of these coffin sellers who operate in Bantama and Asafo, their work is just ordinary like every other work. Explaining the covid-19 effect, some of these coffin sellers disclosed that the restrictions that followed the covid-19 orders made it very difficult for people to patronage their products as used to be. The coffin sellers revealed some names like Nineteen steps, Motar, Kyawkyaw, Anamon tiaa and many others. Recounting some relationship challenges they face, these coffin sellers disclosed that some people, especially ladies sometimes fear to come near them due to the nature of their work. They therefore call on people who anticipate fear on them to desist since their work is just ordinary.

Regional News of Wednesday, 28 July 2021Source: Nana Peprah, contributorResidents of Mpasaaso Number 1, a farming community in the Ahafo Ano South West District of the Ashanti Region have bitterly lamented over how males and females within the community share the same ward at its main health facility. According to the worried residents, male and female patients who are admitted at the only health facility have to share the same ward due the poor arrangement of the facility in question. Louis Otuo Acheampong, Assembly Member for the area confirming the unfortunate incident to GhanaWeb revealed that, the same ward at the health facility also serves as the children's ward. He said Member of Parliament (MP) for the Ahafo Ano South West Constituency, Hon. The worried residents also lamented over other developmental challenges such as bad roads, toilet facilities etc.

In a statement signed by the Executive Secretary to the president, Nana Asante Bediatuo, the president said steps had already been instituted to determine the removal or otherwise of the Chief Justice. He however indicated that he is not satisfied with the letter though he admits it is a step in the right direction. “It is a giant step towards our expectations because we want to get to the bottom of the matter and the processes must go on. “His Lordship is saddened that, without any shred of evidence, his name has been dragged into this sordid and potentially criminal matter. His Lordship asserts that he has had no personal interaction either with the plaintiff or his lawyer on this matter or in any other matter,” the Chief Justice said in the petition.

Santorini, one of the Islands located in Greece has been a revered and preferred vacation destination for most celebrities in recent times. But recounting an experience during her stay in Athens, the capital town of Greece, Feli Nuna said the city although a beautiful city is full of pickpockets. She recounted a painful instance when her phone was stolen during one of her tours around the city. The locals know but the tourists don’t know so the tourists always fall prey to this”, she advised during an interview with YFM. She however cited the 'Confu islands' in Greece as one of her favorite places in the world.

General News of Tuesday, 27 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Some MPs who are championing the LGBTQ+ bill have received some commendation• Executive Director for Alliance for Christian Advocacy Africa, Rev. Dr. Kwabena Opuni-Frimpong, has thrown his weight behind some 8 Members of Parliament, championing the course for the passing of the LGBTQ+ bill. According to him, the subject which is of great concern for major stakeholders including Christian, Muslim leaders and Civil Society Organisations has been highlighted through the actions of these MPs. “This subject, many chiefs, Islamic and Christian leaders, Civil Society Groups, many media platforms have. Meanwhile, Sam Nartey George who has been at the forefront of this course has received backlash from some members and supporters of the LGBTQ+ community.

Foh Amoaning was earlier captured on Joy FM’s ‘SMS’ alleging that homosexuality is an abnormality and that all individuals who indulge in such acts should seek medical care. But don’t sell it as a formality.” He emphatically stated. But responding to such comments, Lydia Forson said she least expected to hear such statements from the legal practitioner who has been countlessly stigmatized for being an ‘albino’. According to Lydia, Mr. Amoaning due to his experience should have been more empathetic towards other marginalized groups such as the LGBTQ+. Foh Amoaning has been in loud support of the anti-LGBTQ+ bill presented before parliament by a committee led by Ningo-Prampram MP, Sam Nartey George.

Prof. Nana Aba Appiah Amfo when approved, will become the first female to be in that position, as well as the youngest ever. She is a Harvard scholar: Professor Amfo has received additional training in higher education management and leadership from Harvard Business School, University of Applied Sciences, Germany, and INSEAD, France3. She has academic experience from traveling to 20 countries: Professor Amfo has acquired extensive multi-cultural experience through various professional engagements in twenty countries in Africa, Europe, Asia, North America, and Australia6. Professor Amfo is currently an Advisory Board member of the Coalition of People Against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence and Harmful Practices (CoPASH) – A UNFPA supported program8. Professor Amfo has recently been awarded a Georg Foster Research Fellowship for Experienced Researchers from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation9.

Here is her profile, as made possible by ug.edu.gh:Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo was born in Kumasi. Professor Amfo has acquired extensive multi-cultural experience through various professional engagements in twenty countries in Africa, Europe, Asia, North America and Australia. Professor Amfo is a life member of the University of Ghana Alumni Association and a member of its Council. Professor Amfo has recently been awarded a Georg Foster Research Fellowship for Experienced Researchers from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation. Professor Amfo is a Christian who worships at Praise Community Church, Adenta.

General News of Tuesday, 27 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comGhanaWeb, as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility programmes, has introduced the GhanaWeb4Good initiative. The initiative is aimed at bringing help to those in need in remote areas of Ghana. It captures news stories and videos produced by journalists and correspondents highlighting the plights of the needy Ghanaians. GhanaWeb has evolved over the years to include video content and social media components to its news feed as well as a mobile app for smooth web navigation. GhanaWeb is part of the AfricaWeb Holding group, an advertising and digital solutions provider for African publishers.

Whereas there are positive signs of recovery emerging from many parts of the world, there are still some countries that are facing dire conditions. We in Ghana, through hard work and the grace of God, have however been placed firmly back on a path to recovery as recent credible assessments have established. “Indeed, even in the midst of a global recession, our economy was one of the very few to have recorded a positive GDP growth in 2020. This development has been buttressed further by the news that in the first quarter of 202, the economy witnessed, according to the Ghana Statistical Service, a 3.1% rate of GDP growth. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo was speaking at the 2021 Performance Contract Signing Ceremony on Monday, July 26, 2021.