Ghana is changing faster than Europe, but one party must be in power for long for us to develop – Wontumi
Politics of Tuesday, 25 June 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, a.k.a. Chairman Wontumi, has asserted that Ghana is currently developing faster than European countries. The NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman, however, noted that the main challenge for Ghana has been political parties being booted out of government every eight years. From my experience living in the UK and Ghana, I can confidently say that Ghana is changing faster than Europe. Ghana will never develop unless we keep one political party in power for a long time before we can have a big transformation to develop our country," he said.
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June 25, 2024 18:05 UTC
'Watch the cedi to the dollar from tomorrow' – Finance minister brags over NPP's economic performance
"Watch the cedi to the dollar after tomorrow... Let's watch it and see; the confidence will come," he stated. "The investors will return to Ghana, and the growth trajectory will even become clearer for all of us," Dr. Amin Adam added. "On the economy, our record is better than their record. On the size of the economy, we've done better than them. On economic growth, we've done better than them," the minister said.
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June 25, 2024 14:55 UTC
Family of Labone SHS student allegedly assaulted by senior housemaster petitions Ministry of Education
General News of Monday, 24 June 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Ghana Education Service (GES) has been petitioned to investigate an alleged physical assault on a final-year student of the Labone Senior High School in Accra. Abraham Sambou, the student, was allegedly assaulted by Eric Agyemang, the senior housemaster of the school, who is popularly known as 'Power.' "This wrongful undocumented expulsion without recourse to due process poses a significant problem to the entire family since Master Sambou would have to commute daily from Kasoa in the Central Region to Labone, Accra. "Mr. Agyemang justified his actions by claiming Master Sambou lied about his father's availability when asked to provide his father's phone number. "When we visited the school to address the issue, Mr. Agyemang admitted to slapping Master Sambou.
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June 24, 2024 16:03 UTC
ICC dismisses Micheletti's arbitration case against Ghana over Accra Sports Stadium contract
The case, initiated in May 2023, alleged damages for breach of contract related to the rehabilitation of the Accra Sports Stadium. The ICC Tribunal, chaired by President Sadaff Habib, including members Shadrack Arhin and Justin Amenuvor, upheld the Attorney-General of Ghana’s argument that the arbitration was statute-barred. This agreement included the Accra Sports Stadium, El-Wak Stadium in Accra, and Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi. Micheletti was the local sub-contractor for the Accra Sports Stadium, while Consar Limited was responsible for the Baba Yara Sports Stadium. In 2023, Micheletti initiated arbitration, claiming unpaid amounts from the government.
Source:GhanaWeb
June 24, 2024 14:07 UTC
Pusiga chaos: Beware of misinformation - Police caution
Crime & Punishment of Monday, 24 June 2024Source: GNAThe police have cautioned the public against misinformation regarding the conflict between the youth and the elderly in Pusiga, located in the Upper East Region, which led to the destruction of property. The police stated that any misinformation could incite fear and panic among the populace. A police brief indicated that initial investigations suggest the destruction resulted from a misunderstanding between the youth and the elderly of the community, not from political rivalry as a viral video misleading the public has claimed. The brief also mentioned that investigations are ongoing to resolve the issue and to apprehend the individuals responsible for disseminating the alleged false viral video.
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June 24, 2024 05:05 UTC
How can someone who cannot even select a running mate become president? – Former NPP MP asks Bawumia
Ennin suggested that this delay casts doubt on Dr. Bawumia’s preparedness and capability for the presidency. Ennin expressed confusion over Dr. Bawumia's indecision, emphasizing that the NPP flagbearer has the constitutional right to choose a running mate who can aid him in his administration. He speculated that internal disagreements within the Jubilee House might be causing the delay, leading to Dr. Bawumia’s hesitation. “What amazes me is that former President Kuffour clearly and openly chose his running mate, and so did Akufo-Addo. Meanwhile, Energy Minister Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh has emerged as the preferred choice of running mate for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, according to a survey conducted by the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB).
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June 23, 2024 13:36 UTC
Smiling Faces and Handshakes: How Nkrumah’s close allies bid him goodbye while plotting his ousting
There were about thirty members of the Guard Regiment at Flagstaff House when the alarm was raised. At 7 a.m. resistance was actually increasing at Flagstaff House, as the defenders, less than a hundred of them, fought fiercely back against some 600 rebel troops. with the police at Police Headquarters, and from there the order was given for the 2nd Battalion to go into action at Flagstaff House. The outside walls of Flagstaff House had been open, and the defenders had retreated behind the second gate. He had made Flagstaff House into a strong point from which he commanded the army.
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June 22, 2024 22:15 UTC
Major-General Barwah, the loyal Nkrumah army chief shot on the spot for refusing to acknowledge 1966 coup
With the Chief of Defence Staff also outside the jurisdiction at the time, Barwah, Chief of Army Staff, was the next in line and when the coup happened, he refused to yield or fall in line, as it was. He was shot on the spot, as detailed by the Royal Military Academy – Sandhurst. “The Chief of Defence Staff was abroad at a meeting so the ranking officer was Barwah, by now a Major General and Army Chief of Staff. Read the full extract from the Royal Military Academy about Major-General Barwah below:Charles Mohammed Barwah was born at Kumassi in the Gold Coast, a British Colony in West Africa, on 13th April 1929. The Chief of Defence Staff was abroad at a meeting so the ranking officer was Barwah, by now a Major General and Army Chief of Staff.
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June 22, 2024 21:16 UTC
Black Stars will bounce back - Speaker of Parliament
Sports News of Thursday, 20 June 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comSpeaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has tipped the Black Stars to return to their glory days under coach Otto Addo. The Black Stars have undergone a torrid period, suffering back-to-back group stage exits at the AFCON and the 2022 FIFA World Cup. However, with the second arrival of coach Otto Addo, the tides have changed, and the Black Stars seem to be on the trajectory to winning ways. "It took a long group of them, from the youth growing together, to become the stars. Under coach Otto Addo, the Black Stars have secured victories over Mali and the Central African Republic in the third and fourth matches of the World Cup Qualifiers.
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June 20, 2024 19:09 UTC
Mahama Wades Into Dutch Passport Vs Ghanaian PhD Debate
View this post on Instagram A post shared by 🆄🆃🆅 🅶🅷🅰🅽🅰 (@utvghana)The Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has commented on the debate regarding the value of being a Ghanaian PhD holder versus being a holder of a Dutch passport. Background:Academics in Ghana became enraged after a Ghanaian-Netherlands citizen claimed that his Dutch passport offers more opportunities than a Ghanaian PhD. According to the man, who is known as Mr. Happiness, the opportunities available to him as a Dutch citizen surpass those a Ghanaian PhD can offer to anyone. He argued that he can easily obtain a visa to the United States of America just because he has a Netherlands passport; something a PhD holder in Ghana cannot do. Another senior government official, Sandra Ewool, said, "Dutch passport mpo nie, na America passport deɛ, they weeeeeee press press our necks here..."Several other comments do not agree with the claim that a Netherlands passport offers opportunities that a Ghanaian PhD cannot offer.
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June 20, 2024 17:01 UTC
Intercity STC sets records straight over wild allegations about its operations
General News of Thursday, 20 June 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe state-run transport operator, Intercity STC Coaches Limited has formally reacted to a feature article published on GhanaWeb with the headline “The STC Bus Conundrum – Unpacking the link to NPP Party Officials.”STC in a press release dated June 18, 2024, described the piece by one Awadzi Yaw Simon as “just a write up of lies and fabrications.”The article published on June 11, 2024, made allegations about the current ownership structure of the company and its profit sharing arrangement before wading into alleged ownership of some of the current fleet by New Patriotic Party (NPP) members including by the STC MD, Nana Akomea. The release, a copy of which is available with GhanaWeb, titled “RE: THE STC BUS CONUNDRUM – SETTING THE RECORDS STRAIGHT” laid out six facts about their operations. The release was signed by Ing John Awuku Dzuazah, the Deputy Managing Director in charge of Technical and Engineering Services. Read the full release below:SARA
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June 20, 2024 16:17 UTC
Eid ul Adha: Let's be inspired by Prophet Abraham's example and serve with sacrifice - Dr. Bawumia
Speaking in Accra on Sunday at the national Eid ul Adha prayers, the Islamic festival inspired by Prophet Abraham's decision to obey God's instruction to sacrifice his only son, Ishmael, Dr. Bawumia said people in leadership positions ought to uphold the spirit of sacrifice in service to make meaningful impacts on the people they serve and the nation. Dr. Bawumia stated that although it is impossible to replicate Prophet Abraham's ultimate example of sacrifice, as narrated in both the Bible and the Quran, he urged that in "our own little ways," we should sacrifice for others and the nation. "Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) set the ultimate example of sacrifice and obedience, which is impossible for any of us to replicate," Dr. Bawumia said in his Eid address. "We appreciate the cooperation and sacrifices Ghanaians have made in the challenging times we have experienced in the past few years," he said, adding that the government has also made some budget cuts. Dr. Bawumia urged Muslims and all Ghanaians to be inspired by the principles of Eid ul Adha.
Source:GhanaWeb
June 17, 2024 14:05 UTC
See rare photo of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and his father
General News of Monday, 17 June 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comSunday, June 16, 2024, marked this year's International Father's Day. In commemoration of the day set aside to celebrate fathers, a picture of the current Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, and his biological father, Ohenenana Kwame Boakye Dankwa, has been circulated on social media. The rare photo, sighted by GhanaWeb, shows a young Otumfuo, then known as Nana Kwaku Duah, wearing a shirt and tie, standing beside his elderly father. Ohenenana Kwame Boakye Dankwa hailed from the village of Kantinkyiren in the Atwima District, in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. He succeeded his father, Nana Kwaku Duah Agari, as Brahyiahene.
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June 17, 2024 13:18 UTC
Rev. Owusu Bempah creates 'driver-to-driver' analogy as he promises major declaration in November
General News of Sunday, 16 June 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comReverend Isaac Owusu Bempah of the Glorious Word Power Ministry has announced his intention to make a significant declaration regarding the state of Ghana and the 2024 elections in November. During a sermon on Sunday, June 16, 2024, Rev Owusu Bempah acknowledged the country's challenging times, which have impacted the attendance of his church members, who no longer turn up in large numbers as before. He also subtly commented on the 2024 elections, criticising one of the candidates for engaging in persistent name-calling. Such people do not concentrate on what will benefit them and the country; instead, they attack others," he said. Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia of the NPP and John Mahama of the NDC are the two frontrunners for the 2024 elections.
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June 17, 2024 00:59 UTC
'Do I look like Joyce Bawa Mogtari'? – Kwesi Pratt slams NPP's Kofi Tonto
Pratt objected to Tonto's assertion during a discussion on Peace FM’s Kokroko program, where Tonto suggested that Mahama was the only alternative to Bawumia. Pratt believes that Bawumia's decision to pursue a vision different from President Akufo-Addo's is indicative of the government's unpopularity. Pratt argued that Bawumia's decision to make promises at odds with the government's policies suggests he believes the current government's vision is flawed. "What is so flawed about the past vision that he is distancing himself from it? His vision and the past vision are not aligned.
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June 16, 2024 22:16 UTC