The Ministry of Roads and Highways has reacted to an allegation by the former chairperson of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), Prof Stephen Adei, that government officials demand the payment of 1 million before awarding road contracts. In a statement sighted by GhanaWeb, the ministry indicated that the allegations by Prof Adei are serious and concerning. It stated that the allegation is serious because the award of road contracts in Ghana is transparent as required by law. “The allegation was made by Prof Stephen Adei, a former Rector of GIMPA in an interview with TV3 a private television station in Ghana. “This road contract would be given to you, provided you put one million upfront, not after you have gotten the money.

Founder and leader of Prophetic Hill Chapel International, Prophet Nigel Gaisie has stated that he once turned down a juicy request to spiritually harm Ghana’s current Chief of Staff, Frema Akosua Osei-Opare. According to Nigel, the request came from a leading member of the ruling New Patriotic Party who said he had earlier been promised Frema's position by president Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo but was overlooked. He noted that a brand-new Range Rover and an amount of GH¢1.6 million was added to the request as form of inducement. “He brought a white Range Rover in addition to an amount of GH¢1.6 million which is 1.6 billion in old Ghanaian currency equivalent. In 2017 upon assuming office, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo appointed her as his Chief of Staff making her Ghana’s first female occupant of the position.

General News of Monday, 23 October 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe pastures are not all green for some Ghanaians who travel abroad for a better life for themselves and their family. One Ghanaian man, who travelled to the United States of America about 30 years ago in his search for a better life has now resorted to begging on the streets to survive. In a viral video sighted by GhanaWeb, the Ghanaian can be seen begging a Ghanaian woman, who was in her vehicle, for help. The woman handed over some dollar notes to him and promised to come back with more help. Watch the video below (Credit: EDHUB):A Ghanaian man from Nkoranza-Akuma who travelled to the United States about 30 years ago to seek greener pastures and a better life has been entangled in the world of drugs and is now a homeless man on the streets of America.

General News of Monday, 23 October 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comAndrew Clocanas, the embattled Executive Chairman of Constructora OAS Ghana Ltd., the company responsible for executing the controversial Saglemi Affordable Housing project, is reported to have passed away, as per ABC News. According to a source, Andrew Clocanas was discovered lifeless at his Airport Residential Apartment, potentially due to a heart attack, as he was found in his washroom beneath a shower. The source also mentioned that his body has been taken to the Lashibi funeral home, and police officers have visited the residence to interview individuals. It is worth noting that Mr. Clocanas was still on trial in connection with the Saglemi Affordable Housing Project. The group is facing a total of 70 charges, as they are alleged to have wilfully caused financial loss to the state regarding the approved $200 million for the Saglemi project.

New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful Kennedy Ohene Agyapong has emphatically stated that the NPP's electoral victories are closely tied to his presence and efforts. "...without me, the NPP can't win elections. Kennedy Agyapong expressed his concerns about the party potentially sidelining him, emphasizing the interconnectedness of their success. "How can NPP dump me? I will not sacrifice for NPP, for my children, my family, and generations to be humiliated," he declared.

Politics of Sunday, 22 October 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comFormer Rector of the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), Prof. Stephen Adei, has lambasted President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo's government over what he says is pervasive corruption under his administration. Prof. Adei in an interview with TV3 expressed his concern about corruption and arrogance within the Akufo-Addo government, remarking, the 'corruption' and 'arrogance' of the Akufo-Addo government is to the extent that "they think that Ghana is for them and that without them, Ghana will not be there." He emphasized that some government officials believe they should "tell us who should be our next president." Prof. Adei emphasized the need for action to prevent the looting of the country during Akufo-Addo's term in office. "One of the greatest disappointments of Nana Akufo-Addo’s regime is that, honestly, he raised the hope of Ghanaians."

Entertainment of Saturday, 21 October 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comMzGee is new host of United ShowbizWeekly entertainment analysis programme United Showbiz is live with host, MzGee ‘presiding.’Her guests this week include usual suspects Kwame A Plus, Bullgod, Arnold Asamoah-Baidoo and Ola Michael. Completing the set is Fred Whitney and MC Yaa Yeboa. Watch a livestream of the show below:

General News of Saturday, 21 October 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe second wife of controversial Ghanaian politician Bernard Antwi Bosiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, was in the spotlight during the funeral of the late CEO of Miklin Hotel. Michelin Lawson, the second wife of Chairman Wontumi, has four children with him. The video, shared by photographer Yhawfocus on Tiktok, was captioned, "Meet the Wife of Chairman Wontumi Michelin Lawson." The final funeral rites of the late CEO of Miklin Hotel, Michael Nsiah, took place on Saturday, October 7, 2023, in Kumasi. Present at the funeral were high-profile personalities, including President Nana Akufo-Addo, among others.

General News of Friday, 20 October 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comLawyer Anthony Akoto Ampaw Esq., has been confirmed dead. According to reports, the veteran Ghanaian lawyer and human rights activist died today, October 20, 2023, at the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC). Reports indicate lawyer Ampaw has not been well since the beginning of 2023. Akoto Ampaw was the head of the legal team that defended President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s win in the 2020 presidential elections at the Supreme Court. The lawyer was tipped to be named the Special Prosecutor following the president’s assent to the Office of Special Prosecutor Bill.

General News of Thursday, 19 October 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comKinsley Ofosu, the lone survivor of the harrowing "Deadly Voyage" stowaway incident in 1992, has been apprehended in connection with an alleged 120,000 euros scam, according to onuaonline.com. Inspector Robert Yawson, the prosecutor, informed the court that Ofosu had been a fugitive since 1998. Charles Ohemeng, the complainant, revealed that he met Ofosu in Germany in 1997, following the survivor's international notoriety after the "Deadly Voyage" incident. The crew discovered the stowaways, leading to a gruesome and tragic series of killings, with Ofosu being the only survivor. This heart-wrenching story was later dramatised in the 1996 film "Deadly Voyage," featuring prominent actors, including Ghana's David Dontoh, and distributed to the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) and Home Box Office (HBO).

Health News of Wednesday, 18 October 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comCorrespondence from Bono RegionThe Tain District Hospital in Nsawkaw in the Bono Region risks being shut down following the disconnection of electricity supply to the hospital by the Volta River Authority (VRA). The hospital owes the Volta River Authority (VRA) over GHC2 million spanning a period of four months, that is from May to September 2023. The disconnection of electricity to the $36.6 million 60-bed hospital over the debt on Friday, October 13, 2023, has since compelled management to resort to the use of a power plant. Dr Taah-Amoako adds that management will be compelled to close down the hospital in the coming days if the situation persists. Meanwhile, independent checks by GhanaWeb indicate that the hospital is indebted to the VRA to the tune of GHC6.4 million since 2021.

General News of Wednesday, 18 October 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comBelow are some of the major news headlinesDAILY GRAPHICAkosombo, Kpong dams spillage: Victims brace for cholera, typhoid2.3 million Ghanaians suffer mental health conditionsGovt must fund NIA - ECGAHNIAN TIMESLimited Voter Registration exercise: EC captures 910,996 votersYoung persons suffering from mental health in Ghana alarming - Dr EkremmentPresident inaugurates 2nd phase Sinotruk assembly plant at KatammansoTHE CHRONICLEAkufo-Addo hints: Economic is recoveringDeclare a state of emergency -Assemblies of God tells gov'tSupreme court not obligated to sit during legal vacations - CJTHE GHANAIAN PUBLISHERGhana's balance sheet balance sheet 'looking good' - ControllerDormmaa East MMP calls for clam ...Ahead of NPP presidentialTruck Assembly in Ghana critical for Economic growth

Ghanaian President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Tuesday commissioned a Chinese automobile assembly plant in Kpone city of the Greater Accra Region. Zonda Sinotruk, with an investment of 30 million U.S. dollars, is the culmination of a tripartite agreement by Ghana’s Ministry of Trade and Industry, China’s heavy-duty vehicle trading company Zonda and manufacturing company Sinotruk to build a heavy-duty vehicle assembly plant in Ghana. Yang Yang, the managing director of Zonda, said the decision to shift from trade to industrialization was a pivotal step in building a self-sustaining ecosystem for society. “The Zonda Sinotruk assembly plant is not just about vehicles, it is about shaping the future of Ghana. According to her, Zonda products have earned the trust of notable customers, including the Ghana Bauxite Company, Ghana Manganese Company, some leading players in the construction industry, and petroleum haulage companies.

The Supreme Court has dismissed an injunction filed by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and four other political parties in an attempt to halt the Electoral Commission (EC) from proceeding with the limited registration of voters. A five-member panel, led by Chief Justice Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo, rejected the application as a result of the absence of the applicants or their legal representatives in court to present the case. During the hearing today, no legal counsel or representative was present on behalf of the NDC or any of the other political parties. However, a Deputy Chairperson of the EC, Dr. Bossman Eric Asare, and the EC's legal counsel, Justine Amenuvor, were in attendance in court. Source: ghanaweb.comDisclaimer : Opinions expressed here are those of the writers and do not reflect those of Peacefmonline.com.

A mobile money merchant, who impersonated a Public Officer has been sentenced by an Accra Circuit Court. Charged with falsely pretending to be a public officer and unlawful possession of narcotic drugs respectively, Sie and Issaka pleaded guilty. The Court presided over by Mrs Afia Owusuaa Appiah convicted and sentenced Issaka to a fine of 200 penalty equivalents to GH₵2, 400.00 in default, serve six months imprisonment with hard labour. For Mr Sie, the Court indicated that because of the boldness and tenancy in impersonating the DCOP of the Ghana Police Service, he was sentenced to six months imprisonment with hard labour. It said Mr Sei demanded that Issaka be released immediately and that his instruction was that of a superior officer to the team.