Another video of Akufo-Addo ordering a chief to stand before greeting him emerges
A viral video from a recent funeral in the Ashanti Region showed the president instructing a chief to stand up before shaking hands with him. In a short video, the president and his bodyguard were seen signaling for chiefs to stand before greeting them. In one instance, Akufo-Addo gestured for a seated chief to rise before greeting him, sparking controversy. The Ministry for Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs defended the president’s action, stating that he did nothing wrong. He explained that the president's action aligns with Ghanaian culture and traditions, which encourage standing as a sign of respect when greeting authorities.
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July 01, 2024 00:00 UTC
Excited Ghanaian shows how Ghanacard helped him board flight back home
General News of Sunday, 30 June 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comAn ecstatic Ghanaian, in a viral social media video, proudly displayed how the Ghanacard helped him board a flight back home. However, for countries Ghanaians can travel to without entry visas, such as West African countries, holders of the Ghanacard can use their cards to travel. Additionally, from any airport in the world, Ghanaians who have lost their passports can use their Ghanacards to board a flight back to Ghana. Since its introduction over a year ago, some members of the opposition NDC have expressed doubts about the Ghanacard's ability to function as an international travel document. However, several Ghanaians have used it to travel back to Ghana aboard various flights from all corners of the globe.
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June 30, 2024 15:27 UTC
IGP Dampare allegedly asked to proceed on leave – Report
General News of Sunday, 30 June 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comUPDATE: The Ghana Police Service has debunked media reports stating that the Inspector General of Police, Dr. George Akufo Dampare, has reportedly been asked to proceed on leave and urged the public to disregard the reports. The Inspector General of Police, Dr. George Akufo Dampare, has reportedly been asked to proceed on leave and to hand over his duties to his second-in-command, Christian Tetteh Yohuno. Another source mentioned that the IGP is being removed due to allegations of insubordination. The pro-government news portal also stated that, although the findings of the Atta Akyea Committee exonerated IGP Dampare, it was revealed that the IGP had close contact with Bugri Naabu, the former NPP Northern Regional Chairman. The leaked recording captured the three officers conspiring with Daniel Bugri Naabu, the former Northern Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, to strategize the removal of the Inspector General of Police.
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June 30, 2024 10:45 UTC
2024 Ghana Football Awards: Mohammed Kudus wins Footballer of the Year second time in a row
Sports News of Sunday, 30 June 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comWest Ham United star, Mohammed Kudus, won the ultimate prize at the 2024 Ghana Football Awards after he was named the Footballer of the Year on June 29, 2024. 'As part of the new generation, one of my aims is to increase the love among us,' he said. The Footballer of the Year Award was his second award of the night after he walked home with the Goal of the Year Award for his goal against Freiburg. The West Ham United man had an astonishing debut season at his new club, scoring 14 goals and providing 6 assists in 45 appearances in all competitions. He has now become the second player to win the Footballer of the Year award twice, after Thomas Partey.
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June 30, 2024 03:22 UTC
Meet all the NPP running mates since 1996
Since 1994 after the fourth republic, the party has seen two of its running mates ascend to the vice presidency. Meet all the NPP running mates since 19961996: John Agyekum Kufuor and running mate Kow Nkensen ArkaahJohn Agyekum Kufuor ran for president with Kow Nkensen Arkaah in 1996. 2000 and 2004: John Agyekum Kufuor and Aliu MahamaIn the 2000 and 2004 elections, John Agyekum Kufuor selected Alhaji Aliu Mahama as his running mate. 2008: Nana Akufo-Addo and Mahamudu BawumiaThe 2008 election saw Nana Akufo-Addo running with now Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. 2024: Mahamudu Bawumia and Matthew Opoku PrempehAs the NPP looks toward the 2024 elections, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has transitioned from Vice President to the party's flagbearer.
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June 29, 2024 23:40 UTC
Effective Drug Policy Must Be Based On Scientific Research – Akufo-Addo
He highlighted the global socio-economic situation that compels individuals to make risk-taking decisions, such as drug trafficking and abuse, noting that the dimensions and impact of drug trafficking are intensive, extensive, and complex. The event, which also marked the launch of the 2023 World Drug Report, was themed "The Evidence is Clear: Invest in Prevention." He pointed out that drug trafficking facilitates drug consumption, leading to the development of substance use disorders (SUDs), a highly destructive and concerning health condition. According to the 2023 World Drug Report, drug use disorders are damaging health, including mental health, safety, and well-being. President Akufo-Addo acknowledged that Ghana has not been spared the impact of drug trafficking, abuse, and related health problems.
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June 29, 2024 02:39 UTC
NDC parliamentary candidate for Assin Central allegedly impregnates constituency secretary's wife
Politics of Friday, 28 June 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Functional Executive Committee (FEC) of the Central Regional branch of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has petitioned the party's General Secretary, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, to withdraw the candidature of Nurien Shiabu Migyimah, the parliamentary candidate for the Assin Central Constituency. "The Regional FEC received credible reports of immoral acts and anti-party conduct against the party’s 2024 Parliamentary Candidate for the Assin Central Constituency, Nurien Shiabu Migyimah. According to the party, Migyimah's actions have severely affected the constituency secretary, Sadique Broni Yeboah, and impacted his performance for the party. "This immoral act by Nurien Shiabu Migyimah has had a traumatic psychological effect on the Assin Central Constituency Secretary, Comrade Sadique Broni Yeboah, affecting his performance as the Scribe of the Constituency," the statement continued. "It is in this light that we respectfully recommend the withdrawal of Nurien Shiabu Migyimah as the NDC’s 2024 Parliamentary Candidate for the Assin Central Constituency," the statement read.
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June 28, 2024 17:04 UTC
Kusi-Boateng's JNS Talent Center Delaying Our Report - CHRAJ Writes To Ablakwa
The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has explained why their report on a petition linked to a key member of the National Cathedral of Ghana has stalled. Ablakwa petitioned CHRAJ in January 2023 in a complaint of corruption and abuse of office relative to some expenditure that the National Cathedral made. The respondents included the Minister of Finance, Controller and Accountant General's Department and the National Cathedral Board. Victor Kusi-Boateng, JNS Talent Center Limited and Johannes Eshun and Shiela Eshun. It turns out Kwabena Adu Gyamfi’s JNS Talent Centre has been the cause of CHRAJ’s delay.
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June 28, 2024 13:36 UTC
Akufo-Addo, Kufour, Mahama Picked Their Own Running Mates, Why Was Bawumia Forced? – Nyaho-Tamakloe Asks
Dr. Nyaho-Tamakloe asserted that Bawumia was not given the opportunity to select his own running mate, attributing this to the "selfish interests" of certain party stalwarts. “Kufour picked his own running mate, in the first round and second round. Atta Mills picked his own running mate, and Mahama picked his own running mate. Akufo-Addo scene 1, picked his own running mate, scene 2, picked his own running mate, so why can’t Bawumia pick his own running mate. “Because I know for a fact that he can’t mention his own running mate and I made mention of it almost seven months ago.
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June 28, 2024 09:14 UTC
Police officer killed in robbery at Ahodwo, one arrested
Crime & Punishment of Friday, 28 June 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comIn a tragic incident at Ahodwo, Nhyiaeso, in the Ashanti Region, a police officer was killed during a robbery that took place around 1 am on June 27, 2024. The Ghana Police Service has confirmed the arrest of one individual in connection with the crime. The Police Service, in a brief statement, announced that an "intelligence operation is underway to apprehend the remaining suspects and bring them to justice." Read the police statement below:
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June 28, 2024 06:01 UTC
2024 Election: NPP presenting a 'liar' flagbearer and an 'arrogant' running mate – Boateng Gyan
Politics of Friday, 28 June 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comYaw Boateng Gyan, the former National Organizer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), has criticized the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) for presenting a presidential candidate and running mate whom he believes have questionable characters. He describes the flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, as a liar, and the supposed running mate, Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh, as arrogant. On Wednesday, June 26, 2024, it was reported that Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the NPP, proposed the Energy Minister, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, also known as NAPO, as his running mate to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. A meeting was held on Tuesday night, where Dr. Bawumia sought advice from President Akufo-Addo regarding his choice of a running mate. Ghanaians already know Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh and the kind of arrogant statements he has made in the past.
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June 28, 2024 03:21 UTC
Ambulance Case: Attorney-General takes over cross-examination
General News of Thursday, 27 June 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comAttorney-General and Minister of Justice Godfred Yeboah Dame has taken over the cross-examination of Richard Jakpa, the third accused in the ongoing ambulance procurement trial, from his deputy, Alfred Tuah-Yeboah. State prosecutors are currently cross-examining Mr. Jakpa in a case involving the Minority Leader of Parliament, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, who is standing trial alongside him. During Thursday hearing on June 27, 2024, Mr. Tuah-Yeboah revealed that the prosecution aims to complete its cross-examination by next Tuesday. This marks the first time Attorney-General Godfred Dame is directly cross-examining the witness, following earlier speculation that he was avoiding confrontation with Richard Jakpa after a leaked conversation suggested potential witness tampering. Attorney-General Dame is now the third state prosecutor to interrogate Mr. Richard Jakpa, following Deputy AG Alfred Tuah-Yeboah and the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Yvonne Atakorah Obuobisa.
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June 27, 2024 21:54 UTC
GTA, Ghanaweb partner to promote tourism
The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) and GhanaWeb have agreed to build cooperation by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote the events and activities organized by GTA. The MoU signing took place at the Ghana Tourism Authority Head Office; and was signed by Akwasi Agyeman, CEO of the Ghana Tourism Authority and David Antwi, CEO of GhanaWeb. The two organizations are committed to promote tourism, cultural exchange, and diaspora engagement through GhanaWeb’s wider reach and strong diaspora readership. GTA and GhanaWeb will jointly support and participate in this platform and join periodic Conversations as may be mutually agreed. “We are thrilled to partner with the Ghana Tourism Authority to promote the beauty and cultural richness of Ghana.
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June 26, 2024 11:54 UTC
Kenya Protests: Ghanaian MPs on visit to Nairobi Parliament caught in crossfire
This time, however, the protesters broke through the Kenyan parliament, just around the time the Ghanaian MPs were on their visit. A BBC report said that MPs were engaged in heated debate over the finance bill before it was passed. It added that hundreds of MPs were trapped inside the parliament building as police continue their efforts to repel the protesters who have breached the complex. Kenyans have been protesting against the finance bill, arguing that it imposes additional financial burdens on citizens already grappling with high costs of living. In a video made available to GhanaWeb, it shows the moment the Ghanaian MPs were being directed away to a safe place within the parliament building.
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June 25, 2024 19:35 UTC