This information was contained in a press statement made by the ministry of foreign affairs and regional integration. The press statement which was issued to mark the 58th anniversary of the African Union noted that “Today, Ghana is proud to play host to the Secretariat of the AFCFTA, a key milestone in the attainment of our Agenda 2063. It further called on Ghanaians to embrace government’s efforts at delivering on the aspirations of Agenda 2063. As we commemorate this day, government of Ghana will continue to play its constitutionally mandated duty under its treaty obligations to ensure that the continental integration agenda inure to the benefit of all”. The African Union Day is today celebrated on the AU adopted the theme: “Arts, culture and heritage: Levers for building the Africa we want”.

Sports News of Tuesday, 25 May 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Mustapha Ussif believes VAR will solve officiating problems in Ghana• VAR was successful at the 2021 Sheikh Sharubutu Ramadan Cup• GFA has hinted their plans to use the technology in the coming yearsThe Minister of Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif, has called for the introduction of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in the Ghana Premier League Premier. In the final of the Ramadan Cup, the team that represented Kasoa was awarded a penalty with the help of the VAR which propelled them to win the trophy at the end of the game. Reacting to the update and the several criticisms of referees in the ongoing league season, Mustapha Ussif has recommended the use of the VAR to close the gap in officiating. "This is something that we can learn from that even our premier league, we should be able to introduce such technology. If the VAR is there, it will solve those problems," he said as reported by footballghana.

An elderly woman, who lives very close to the wooden footbridge said, "Sometimes they need to think about us because we are also humans like them. She also added that the temporary bridge makes commuting from one community to the other easier. But Samuel, the community leader, noted that his outfit is the first to be informed before government takes any initiative. Allaying the fears of the people, he indicated that the equipment was there for the construction of a permanent bridge. That's all.”The wooden footbridge which serves as a link to the adjoining communities along the Chemu lagoon enclave was commissioned by the MP for Ablekuma South Alfred Oko Vanderpuije on Friday, May 7, 2021.

Business News of Tuesday, 25 May 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• The SEC has introduced a 10-year strategic Capital Market Master Plan• The move is aimed at diversifying the capital market• It is also hinged on four main pillars of enhancing the capital marketDirector-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has said the introduction of a 10-year strategic Capital Market Master Plan will create a viable avenue for investors to deploy surplus funds. According to Daniel Ogbarmey Tetteh, the CMMP which is aimed at diversifying the capital market will enable individuals to raise capital, whilst it also facilitates the expansion of businesses. Speaking at the launch of the 10-year strategic initiative, Mr Tetteh highlighted the need for investors to take advantage of Ghana’s capital market. “For the ordinary citizen, it enables the creation of jobs, as businesses will be able to raise capital, whilst it also facilitates the expansion of businesses and creates a viable avenue for investors to deploy surplus funds.”He also pointed some four main pillars hinged on the creation of the Capital Market Master Plan. The Director-General of the SEC said he believes the capital market offers an additional avenue for raising ‘patient capital’, which is critical for financing growth.

General News of Tuesday, 25 May 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comAfter weeks of being on recess, business in the Parliament of Ghana resumed today, May 25, 2021. According to a statement from Parliament, Parliament is reconvening from recess today for its second meeting of the first session of the 8th Parliament of the Fourth Republic. Also, the vetting of the president’s nominees for Ministers of State and Deputy ministerial positions will take place in this meeting. The Bills to be considered are Ghana Standards Authority Bill, 2021, Exemptions Bill, 2021, Consumer Protection Bill, 2021, Petroleum Revenue Management (Amendment) Bill, 2021, and the Advertising Council Bill, 2021. The House will also consider some petitions before the House, the statement said.

Speaking at the First sitting of the second meeting of the 8th parliament on May 25, 2021, on the floor of parliament the Member of Parliament for Nantonhas advocated for the need to have preachers emphasize why corruption is ungodly since Ghana claims to be a religious country. Mr Speaker, I can’t even tell whether we wouldn’t have that element of corruption in this house. If we all agree that there is corruption in every fabric of our society and every single insulated, then it’s time to reason that we may find faces of that corruption even in this august house,” he said. He noted that a collective effort must be made to fight corruption in every aspect to create an enabling environment for jobs. Because if we do not do that, we will have investment every single year, that is supposed to create the needed jobs, those jobs will not be created because someone somewhere, is taking what otherwise would have been given to create that job.” He stated.

It’s in order that I apologise to everybody I might have hurt along the line. It’s a dream I wanted to pursue and perhaps I wasn’t thinking how my actions could have affected my craft,” he told Angel FM’s Ohemawoygye. It can be recalled that Kwabena Kwabena stated in an interview with Bola Ray that his two marriages were unsuccessful because the ladies expected him to be without faults. The ‘Adult Music’ hitmaker is reported to have ended his first marriage in 2009 due to claims that his first wife was using black magic on him. His second marriage which also took place shortly after his divorce in 2009, ended in 2017 on the grounds of infidelity.

The alleged assault of journalist Caleb Kudah reignited conversations around how police officers and other members of the country’s security architecture should treat persons suspected to have acted against laws. In a video shared by GHOne, police officers are seen flogging a suspected criminal. Whiles handcuffed, the man is at the mercy of the officers of who whip him with a broom while he lay on the floor. A member of the police team is heard in the viral video talking about the criminal record of the suspect. Hahahahaha — Obed Asamoah (@ObedAsa01399950) May 25, 2021It’s totally sad to see a fellow human treating a colleague in this way!!!

Business News of Tuesday, 25 May 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Strict enforcement of regulations is required to keep Ghana off EU anti-money laundering list• Ghana will in June 2021 be taken off the Anti-Money Laundering List• Ghana was placed on the list in May 2020 based on recommendations from the Financial Action Task ForceGhana risks reclaiming a place on the European Union's anti-money laundering and terrorism financing list in the future if it does not enforce regulations against the menace, Head of Technical Operations at e-Crime Bureau has said. According to Eric Kwaku Mensah, efforts must be made to address the structural and strategic deficiencies within the financial crimes space or the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) regime. “I must say that a conscious effort was put in to get Ghana off the list. Meanwhile, the European Commission will in June 2021 remove Ghana from the list of countries deficient in Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing. According to the EU, the weaknesses identified posed a serious risk to their financial system hence the blacklist, based on recommendations from the Financial Action Task Force.

Despite reports of some compromise reached between the government and the NDC MPs over issues in the House, Minority Leader Haruna Iddrissu has denied the claims on several platforms. The latest to add to these accusations is a member of the NDC and former Special Prosecutor Martin Amidu. Amidu in his latest epistle which was copied to GhanaWeb alleged that a number of compromises were made by both parties and one of such agreements was an end to investigation into the double salary saga. Amidu also claims that another agreement was that government will commit to paying contractors who are affiliated to the NDC. “This compromising agreement led to some NDC contractors being paid for the first time for work done prior to January 7, 2017, before the ministerial approvals were made as a show of good faith to the NDC.

In a letter shared by GhOne and sighted by GhanaWeb, the presidency placed a ban on the use of siren vehicles by Ministers, deputy ministers and Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs). In the statement, President Akufo-Addo warned his appointees to adhere to the rules on use of sirens or risk prosecution. In 2017, the police issued a statement announcing a crackdown on the illegal use of sirens. 2180 provides that … a person shall not fit on a motor vehicle a warning appliance other than a type approved by the Licensing Authority (DVLA). List of entities permitted to install and use sirens1. a government vehicle used for official purposes by the Head of State 2. a Police vehicle 3. a motor vehicle used by the Fire Service 4. a motor vehicle used as an ambulance by a hospital or clinic 5. a motor vehicle used by other recognized Government security agencies 6. a bullion vehicle registered by the Licensing Authority.

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The player in question is Abednego Tetteh. Despite the club experiencing some dearth in the striking department, Abednego Tetteh has not gotten a proper look-in with his appearances for the Phobians in the Ghana Premier League. “I feel bad when people ask me why I am not playing because I am 100% fit and I train hard everyday. Hearts and arch rivals Kotoko are locked on forty-six points each but the Phobians have a better a goal advantage. On Sunday, Hearts will play Bechem Chelsea and Abednego Tetteh will hope that coach Samuel Boadu will give him a chance to make an impact.

Accusations and counter-accusations have been the order of the day between the two with Nigel Gaisie tearing up a letter of caution from the lawyers of Kweku Annan. A suit sighted by GhanaWeb shows that Kweku Annan has slapped a GH¢2.5million defamation suit on Nigel Gaisie. An order direct at the defendant to retract all such defamatory statements and apologise to the plaintiff.”What Nigel Gaisie saidProphet Nigel Gaisie, in an Angel FM interview accused Kweku Annan of extorting people. Kennedy Agyapong must be careful else Kweku Annan will dent his reputation”, Nigel Gaisie said. Annan through his lawyers sent a letter to Gaisie asking him to apologise but Nigel Gaisie shredded the statement.

Business News of Tuesday, 25 May 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• The Development Bank Ghana is expected to complement the capacity of the Agricultural Development Bank• A cross section of Ghanaians have questioned the need to establish another bank• But government says the bank is focused on providing medium to long term financing to key growth sectors of the economyDirector of Financial Services at the Finance Ministry, Sampson Akligoh has assured the establishment of the Development Bank Ghana will complement the capacity of the Agricultural Development Bank. In an interview on TV3’s Business Focus, Samson Akligoh explained a key focus of the bank is to provide medium to long term financing to key growth sectors of the economy. Adu Boahen believes the bank will offer a key allocation of development capital to critical growth sectors of the economy at a sustainable interest rate and long tenures. Ghana and the European Investment Bank (EIB) last week in Belgium signed an agreement to secure some €170 million for the establishment of the bank. President Akufo-Addo in his remarks affirmed the bank will play a key role in the country’s economic recovery and structural transformation.