General News of Saturday, 5 June 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Concerned staff of GRIDCo have called for the dismissal of their CEO, Ing. Jonathan Amoako-Baah• According to them, Mr Amoako-Baah has performed woefully at GRIDCo• The aggrieved staff have petitioned President Akufo-AddoSome members of staff at the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) who are demanding the immediate removal of their Chief Executive Officer, Ing. Jonathan Amoako-Baah have petitioned President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. According to the group, Mr Amoako-Baah has performed woefully and therefore the “need to remove him from office or not to reappoint or renew his mandate as CEO of GRIDCo." The petition comes on the back of some reports which suggest that the President is considering renewing the contract of the CEO of GRIDCo, a move which has been greatly opposed by the Concerned Staff who are demanded his immediate removal.

Sports News of Saturday, 5 June 2021Source: footballghana.comMedeama on Saturday, June 5, 2021, recovered from the shocking 3-0 defeat to Inter Allies last weekend to defeat rivals Karela United 1-0 in the Nzema derby. With Coach Yaw Preko and his technical team members under pressure, the tacticians today were determined not to suffer a defeat to rivals Karela United. In a game played at the Akoon Park in Tarkwa, Medeama SC excelled with their play although they could not find the back of the net in the first half on the back of their dominance. Today's win sees Medeama SC climb into the third spot on the league log while Karela United drops out of the top four. You can also watch this week's episode of the Friday debate on GhanaWeb TV with Joel Eshun in the post below:

Though several assurances have been given regarding efforts being made to fix the problem, nothing is happening on the ground. A resident of the community, Doku Felix told GhanaWeb that aside the bad nature of the road, a bridge on the road was always overrun by the rains, resulting in severe flooding of the area. “When the rains fall like this, the road is flooded [and] people cannot even pass, cars cannot pass through,” he told GhanaWeb. We want the Council [Assembly] to come to come to our aid because always we have been going to them. “The road is very bad, sometimes when we ply the road, our taxi sometimes get punctures.

The Judicial Secretary petitioned the disciplinary committee of the General Legal Council (GLC) to investigate the Bolgatanga East MP’s comments which the court describes as defamatory to the justices. Speaking on Joy News’ Newsfile, monitored by GhanaWeb, Professor Kwaku Asare said Dr Ayine’s subjective view does not claim that the judiciary lacks independence. Are we then going to refer 10 million Ghanaians to the general legal council to investigate?. Prof. Kwaku Asare believes that the legal profession welcomes criticisms and Dr Ayine’s GCL referral “unprecedented, unnecessary, unfortunate, unwise and quite frankly unjust”. He further said that some of the harshest criticisms made against judges come from judges themselves.

According to him, after the burial of former President Atta Mills at the Asomdwee park, the place was abandoned by his Vice President [John Mahama] who took over from him. “We heard that the Asomdwee Park has become a wee smoking place for some people. Some people practically lived at the Asomdwee Park; it became their residence and they do everything over there…some people also turned the Asomdwee Park their place of convenience. This happened 2 to 3 years after the burial of President Atta Mills”, he disclosed. “When President Atta Mills died, an NDC Government took over from him; how come that an NDC government left the Asomdwee Park in that state?

Entertainment of Saturday, 5 June 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comShatta Wale and Kuami Eugene have once made it to the trends on this episode of E-Weekly Wrap on Bloggers Forum. The Dancehall musician who recently returned to social media after a month’s break has already made headlines. Shatta in turn has rendered an apology to Mr Acquah for his actions. Also, rapper and radio presenter, Pope Skinny has been called out by his supposed baby mama over his failure to provide financial support to their daughter. Find out the latest news in Ghana’s entertainment industry from the camp of Okyeame Kwame, Stonebwoy, Mercy Asiedu among others on this episode of E-Weekly Wrap with Amma Broni.

General News of Saturday, 5 June 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com•Several youth are dying under very shocking circumstances•A doctor at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital revealed this during interactions with GhanaWeb•This formed part of Korle Bu's partnership with GhanaWeb on its road safety campaignGhana is losing most of its youth who fall within the economically vibrant age group. This was revealed by a doctor at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. Dr. Frederick Kwarteng who is the Head of Department at the Accident, Emergency and Orthopaedics Unit at Korle Bu spoke to GhanaWeb’s Wonder Ami Hagan. In most cases, according to Dr. Kwarteng, about 30 to 35 people die from accidents at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital per quarter. About GhanaWeb Road Safety Campaign:The GhanaWeb Road Safety Campaign forms a part of the numerous projects GhanaWeb has rolled out as part of its 22nd-anniversary celebrations.

Two Rastafarian families withstood the pressure from powerful old students, went against the tenets of the Ghana Education Service as well as the National Association of Graduate Teachers to stake their claim to study at the Achimota School. Earlier, the school had failed to recognise the admission of Tyrone Marghuy and Oheneba Nkrabea because they refused to oblige to cutting off their dreadlocks due to their religion; Rastafarianism. But a court ruling by Justice Gifty Agyei Addo brought to bed the debate as both Tyrone and Oheneba have been given the green light to be admitted by the Achimota School. Achimota School has in a retaliatory move appealed the ruling, maintaining their previous stance, although this time around they have resorted to admitting the duo, with the caveat being that they will cut their locks should they win their appeal. Father of Oheneba Nkrabea, Ras Aswad taking his turn on GhanaWeb #SayItLoud noted that the landmark victory puts them in a unique position as they feel like frontrunners for future Rastafarians.

Sports News of Saturday, 5 June 2021Source: ghanasoccernet.comFormer Germany international, Gerald Asamoah has said that he never dreamt of becoming a professional footballer after leaving Ghana for Europe at a tender age. And after years of developing his God-given talent in Germany, he became a professional footballer, playing for Bundesliga side Schalke 04 for eleven years. "I never dreamt of being a professional player. Asamoah also disclosed his disappointment in losing the 2002 World Cup finals to Brazil but admits Ronaldo was too good to handle. He played 43 times for the German national team and scored 6 goals for the European giants.

Sports News of Saturday, 5 June 2021Source: ghanasoccernet.comGhana's Black Meteors were humiliated in their international friendly against the U24 of Japan on Saturday, June 5, 2021. The Olympic team of Japan thrashed Ghana 6-0 as they intensify preparations for the summer Olympics in Tokyo. Japan started the game the better of the two sides and came close to breaking the deadlock after a mistake by Frank Assinki. Sixteen minutes later Real Madrid midfielder Takefusa Kubo doubled the lead with a brilliant curler. And with a minute left Mitoma Kaora twisted and turned Amoabeng for the sixth goal of the game.

Sports News of Sunday, 6 June 2021Source: footballghana.comGhana's Black Meteors were humiliated in their international friendly against the U24 of Japan on Saturday, June 5, 2021. The Olympic team of Japan thrashed Ghana 6-0 as they intensify preparations for the summer Olympics in Tokyo. Japan started the game the better of the two sides and came close to breaking the deadlock after a mistake by Frank Assinki. Sixteen minutes later Real Madrid midfielder Takefusa Kubo doubled the lead with a brilliant curler. The Black Meteors coach Paa Kwesi Fabin made four changes at a time, but the quartet could not make a difference.

Sports News of Saturday, 5 June 2021Source: ghanasoccernet.comFive players including Crystal Palace forward Jordan Ayew have joined the Black Stars team for preparations ahead of the international friendlies next week. The number of players in camp has now risen to 23 despite allowing the locally-based players to return to their clubs for matchday 28 games in the Premier League. Rashid Nortey (Medeama SC), Ismail Ganiyu (Asante Kotoko), and Gladson Awako (Great Olympics) were all released to join their clubs on Friday. Defenders: Gideon Mensah, Andy Yiadom, Philemon Baffuor, Daniel Amartey, Joseph Agyei, Nicholas Opoku, Ismail Ganiyu (released), Alexander Djiku, Baba Abdul Rahman. Midfielders: Emmanuel Lomotey, Kudus Mohammed, Baba Idrissu, Moro Salifu, Gladson Awako (released), Rashid Nortey (released), Abdul Fatawu Issahaku.

As Mr. Otieku explained, local blacksmith’s previously used the fan but they have created a new electrically powered device to help them fan the fire. The ideal heat for most forging, Mr Otieku explained, is the bright yellow-orange colour that indicates forging heat. The tools Mr. Otieku produces are sold for Ghc40 and Ghc30 depending on the type of tool with the trap also going for GHC300. Mr. Otieku has been able to educate not only his children through this job but his siblings and children of his siblings as well. Establishing factories for blacksmiths was another appeal from Mr. Otieku.

Sports News of Saturday, 5 June 2021Source: ghanasoccernet.comKarela United forward Diawise Taylor will miss the Black Meteors' International friendly against Japan on Saturday, June 5, 2021, after contracting COVID-19. "The initial COVID-19 result of player Diawisie Taylor conducted upon arrival at Narita Airport, Japan was inconclusive and hence he had to stay behind at the airport for further tests." "However, upon further tests, the player had to be isolated to go through the laid down protocols in Japan. Diawisie Taylor is currently being isolated in a hotel. The Ghana U23 team will play its first match against the Japan U-23 team Saturday evening at 19:28 local time (10:28 am in Ghana) at the Best Denki Stadium Stadium in Fukuoka, Japan.

Sports News of Saturday, 5 June 2021Source: ghanasoccernet.comBlack Meteors head coach, Samuel Paa Kwesi Fabin has named his starting lineup for the international friendly match against Japan. The Blue Samurai take on the Black Meteors at the Best Denki Stadium in Fukuoka, Japan on Saturday, June 5, 2021. Fabin handed Vision FC shot-stopper William Essu the nod between the sticks ahead of Accra Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Richmond Ayi. Ghana U20 striker Percious Boah and Samuel Obeng Gyabaa will lead the attack for the Meteors. Substitutes1 - Richmond Ayi 2 - Frank Amoabeng 14 - Frimpong Boateng 13 - Patrick Mensah 11 - Joselpho Barnes 10 - Kwame Poku Adubofuor 15 - Samuel Boakye.