Here are 10 MPs with PhDs in Ghana’s 8th Parliament
GhanaWeb in this feature lists a number of MPs in Ghana’s 8th Parliament who have attained high education credentials by acquiring a Doctor of Philosophy degrees. Dr. Clement Abas ApaakA second term member of parliament, Dr. Clement Apaak, represents the people of Builsa South on the ticket on the opposition National Democratic Congress. Dr. James Klutse AvedziJames Klutse Avedzi has represented the people of Ketu North in Ghana’s 4th, 5th 6th, 7th and current 8th parliament. He is Member of Parliament for the people of Bosomtwe Constituency, having represented the constituency in the 7th Parliament. He is a first-term Member of Parliament for the people of Ejisu Constituency on the ticket of the New Patriotic Party.
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May 12, 2022 00:59 UTC
Watch how a washing bay attendant attracted plaudits after he returned $4000 and GH¢25,000 to customer
He explained that the young man returned a total of $4000 and GHc25,000. “The young man on the floor works at a washing Bay in Kumasi. This young man (on the floor) saw it, kept it overnight and returned it to the owner the next day. He blessed him, spoke to his colleagues about Christ and rewarded the young man generously for demonstrating such a rare trait in this sin-sick world. As shared by Okay FM, the taxi driver returned a substantial amount of money left in his car by one of his passengers.
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May 11, 2022 19:31 UTC
Ghana Has Enough Power Generation Capacity, Ignore ‘Dumsor’ Claims – Energy Ministry
The Ministry of Energy has rejected claims that Ghana will soon return to the days of sustained power cuts also known as 'Dumsor'. This comes after former Deputy Energy Minister, John Jinapor, and former Power Minister, Kwabena Donkor have both asserted that the country lacked insufficient generation capacity to meet current demand. But the Public Relations Officer of the Ministry, Kwasi Obeng-Fosu speaking in an interview refuted the claims and offered some updates on the sector. These PPAs were signed on ‘Take or Pay’ basis which has become counter-productive to our energy sector financial management efforts” he said. He added that the Ministry will continue to operate an open-door policy that seeks to educate and assure citizens of developments in the energy sector.
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May 11, 2022 14:59 UTC
First Lady Launches Report On Cancer In Sub-Saharan Africa
Mrs Rebecca Akufo-Addo, the First Lady, on Tuesday launched a report on "Cancer in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Lancet Oncology Commission" in Accra. Professor Wilfred Ngwa, the Commission Chair, said projected trends underscored the devastating costs of inaction on cancer incidence rates and cancer mortality in sub-Saharan Africa. Professor Ngwa said while the list of barriers hindering effective cancer control in the region was long, the pursuit of robust cancer registries, effective cancer control plans, early cancer screening and detection, and the integration of palliative care into the cancer care pathway was critical. He called for greater focus on the implementation of telemedicine and new technologies, building and training the oncology workforce, and boosting cancer research to radically improve cancer care across the region. Dr Beatrice Wiafe Addai, the renowned cancer care advocate and co-chair of the Commission, said population knowledge and attitudes about cancer risk factors were critical to reducing the burden of cancer in sub-Saharan Africa.
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May 11, 2022 12:22 UTC
Politics is for all, not your family property – Bishop Bosomtwe Ayensu to NDC
“Politics is not anyone’s family property, politics is for all and we must share our opinion as and when we want to without fear. I don’t know why people have issues with me when I talk politics. Bosomtwe Ayensu made the comments while speaking to journalists at the 25th Synod of the Methodist Church at the Mount Zion Methodist Church at Obuasi in the Ashanti Region. Such comments usually end up as political talk and deceit," the former Methodist Bishop of Obuasi said. Following his pronouncements, NDC members called for the Church to dissociate itself from the views of the former Bishop.
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May 11, 2022 09:51 UTC
Govt will soon not have the resources to finance Free SHS – NAGRAT
“This is something that NAGRAT foresaw even before the implementation of the free SHS and we raised caution. “So, when we talk about implementing free senior high school and we limit the concept to feeding of students, the other aspects of our educational sector will be dwindling dry,” he added. Angel Carbonou is reported to have made these remarks reacting to an evaluation of the Senior High School policy given by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. The Asantehene said that although the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy is essential to Ghana’s development, its implementation has created some challenges for the country. According to Otumfuo, the implementation of the Free SHS which has led to an increase in enrolment in secondary schools in Ghana has put a huge strain on Ghana’s limited resources.
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May 10, 2022 23:13 UTC
Body of Chinese fishing vessel captain retrieved, 14 others rescued after vessel capsized
It reported that a sister Ghanaian registered fishing vessel, MV Comforter 2, owned by Boatacom Enterprises Ltd., had sunk. “The information was immediately shared with key stakeholders – the Ghana Navy and the Fisheries Commission. “A rescue team led by the Navy, with air support from the Ghana Airforce, was instantly dispatched to the area to carry out the rescue operation. “The vessel had 26 crew onboard, sic were Chinese while the remaining 20 were Ghanaians. The body of the Chinese captain was also retrieved, with ten crew members (three of them Chinese) and the observer from the Fisheries Commission still missing," it added.
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May 10, 2022 18:22 UTC
Calls to change 1992 Constitution ungrounded – Supreme Court Judge
General News of Tuesday, 10 May 2022Source: www.ghanaweb.comJudge says people compare Ghana’s Constitution to other countries and conclude it is brokenMost people have forgotten about the period before the 1992 Constitution – Justice PwamangGhana’s Constitution is broken beyond repair - Hardi YakubuSupreme Court Judge, Gabriel Pwamang, has indicated that calls by some factions of the public for a complete change of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana are ungrounded. According to the Justice of the Supreme Court, there are no serious issues with the Constitution requiring it to be changed completely, 3news.com reports. “Others make calls for a total change of the Constitution as if they have a problem with even the basic structure of the Constitution, including the human rights provisions. “But it must not be easily forgotten that we framed the 1992 Constitution the way it is on the back of our political experience pre-independence time. According to Hardi Yakubu, a new constitution is needed because the current one is completely broken and cannot be repaired.
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May 10, 2022 18:02 UTC
Eddie Nketiah finally gets Ghanaian passport ahead of nationality switch
Sports News of Tuesday, 10 May 2022Source: www.ghanaweb.comEddie Nketiah happy Ghana qualified for World CupGareth Southgate plots to snatch Eddie Nketia from GhanaGFA working behind closed doors to get more playersArsenal striker Eddie Nketiah has finally acquired his Ghanaian passport to help him switch nationalities to play for the Black Stars. According to reliable Arsenal correspondents, Nketiah has been granted a Ghanaian passport ahead of his possible switch to play for Ghana at the World Cup. Having acquired his Ghanaian passport, it appears all is set for the English born striker to play for the country of his parents. Meanwhile, the striker in a recent interview has left his door open for either Ghana or England. “Being from Ghana, obviously I’m happy they have qualified to play at the World Cup.
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May 10, 2022 17:50 UTC
Five Ghanaian boxers who were tipped for greatness but failed to live up to expectations
Here are some Ghanaian boxers who have failed to live up to expectations. After making two defences to the WBC title, Micah earned a World title shot after his 3 years stay in the US. In a very bizarre fashion, Micah lost the fight in the third round against Johnriel Casimero and has since not mounted the ring since 2020. The WBO Global belt holder knocked out Benin’s John Amuzu to earn a good chance at a world title shot. Except for his first pro-fight he lost, Gameboy whitewashed 20 boxers either by a knockout or a unanimous decision.
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May 10, 2022 16:19 UTC
Profile of the late Prof. Kwaku Ohene-Frempong, President of the Sickle Cell Foundation of Ghana
Dr. Ohene-Frempong returned to The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in 1986, becoming the Director of the Sickle Cell Program under the Division of Hematology. In addition to coordinating this patient care, Dr. Ohene-Frempong oversaw the research activities of the Center and conducted research projects. Dr. Ohene-Frempong also tested new treatments for children with sickle cell disease. He also developed a project for testing newborns for sickle cell disease in Ghana. In 1991, he was elected President of the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, a position that was later renamed the Chief Medical Officer.
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May 10, 2022 16:17 UTC
Supreme Court chases MPs over double salary
General News of Tuesday, 10 May 2022Source: ghanaguardian.comThe Supreme Court has ordered that all double salary Members of Parliament (MPs) and ministers should be served by way of substituted service after swerving service of the writ of summons issued against them. The court gave the order after the lawyer for Abronye DC, Seth Gyapong Oware, informed the court that the affected MPs and former government appointees are evading service of court processes. Subsequently, the court directed that the processes should be posted on the notice boards of Parliament, Supreme Court and the Law Court Complex. It is the case of Abronye DC that the affected MPs and former government appointees who received double salaries as MPs and ministers or deputy ministers is inconsistent with the constitution. He is, therefore, praying the Supreme Court to declare the payment as a violation of the constitution and an order to compel the MPs to refund the double salaries paid to them.
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May 10, 2022 15:42 UTC
NDC commends Methodist Church for dissociating from Bishop Bosomtwe Ayensu
Rev Ayensu's comments on Mahama are his views, Methodist ChurchNational Communication Officer, Sammy Gyamfi, has commended the Methodist Church, Ghana for disassociating the church from comments made by one of its retired Bishops, Rt. Rev Stephen R. Bosomtwe Ayensu, about former President John Dramani Mahama. They added that, the Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church, Most Rev. Rev Stephen R. Bosomtwe Ayensu, a past Methodist Bishop of the Obuasi Diocese. “The Methodist Church Ghana wishes to notify the General Public that the Presiding Bishop is [not] the official Spokesperson of the Church.
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May 10, 2022 15:36 UTC
Ghana is fast becoming a ‘fertile ground’ for terrorists - Bombande
According to him, Ghana is fast becoming a fertile ground for these terrorists. Emmanuel Bombande was speaking at the back of a recent report by West Africa Centre for Counter-Extremism (WACCE) indicating that Ghana is prone to terrorist attacks. According to the Centre, irrespective of the fact that Ghana has managed terrorism threats for some time, “yet Ghana has been so close to terrorism.”Further speaking on the issue, Emmanuel Bombande said terrorists do strike when there is a perceived marginalization or injustice. “They strike based on perceived marginalization or perceived injustice of one party to the other. Young people are getting tired of voting for leaders who are unable to create jobs for them and make a meaningful impact.
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May 10, 2022 14:51 UTC