How can someone who has 'contested' four elections be alien to NPP? – Sefa Kayi hits back at Bawumia’s critics
Contributing to a submission by the NPP’s Charles Owusu on the issue of clean politics, Sefa Kayi said: “just like someone said Bawumia is alien to the NPP. Someone who has been a running mate for the party for four elections, you are now saying he is an alien. This is an example of being an enemy to yourself.”Former NPP MP takes dig at BawumiaSefa Kayi’s comment comes on the back of a statement by former NPP MP for Nsuta Kwamang Beposo, Kwame Asafu Adjei that Bawumia is an ‘alien’ to the party. "When did Bawumia join the NPP … his father and mother are NDC members. He said it was clear that Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and the Trade and Industry Minister, Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen are the two frontrunners to succeed President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
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April 30, 2022 12:16 UTC
Police arrest four National Security operatives at NPP voting centers
General News of Saturday, 30 April 2022Source: www.ghanaweb.comPolice nab four National Security operatives during NPP Constituency pollsSuspects were picked at the Ayawaso North ConstituencyNPP holding Constituency executive electionsThe Ghana Police Service on Friday, April 29, arrested four National Security operatives who were parading themselves during the New Patriotic Party’s Constituency Elections in the Ayawaso North Constituency. “Four guys were picked up this morning…if you are a delegate and you are with the National Security or whatever set up, come in the form of a civilian and vote and go away,” he stressed. The Ghana Police Service in a statement on Friday noted that a third person had been arrested and all of them remanded after a court appearance. The governing NPP’s Constituency Executive elections started on Thursday and is expected to continue till Monday, May 1. Voting has been suspended in some parts of the country whiles skirmishes have been recorded in other areas.
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April 30, 2022 09:02 UTC
KNUST student sits in Bibini River for about 6 hours for a school project
General News of Friday, 29 April 2022Source: www.ghanaweb.comA young lady has been spotted sitting in the Bibini River in Kumasi. In a video sighted by Ghanaweb, the lady is said to have been seated on a chair in the middle of the river for about 6 hours as part of an artistic presentation of project work for some post graduate students. Some passersby were captured staring at her while she sat with her legs on the water with a straight face. The video was shared on Twitter by ‘Voice of KNUST’. This girl sitting in the Bibini River KNUST for about 6 hours is not there to scare any student but it's an artistic part of a project for some post graduate students ???
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April 30, 2022 08:14 UTC
Photos: Meet Imani Ayew, the only child of Abedi Pele who does not play football
Abedi Pele aside being a great player has also produced children who are also playing football actively and have played in the FIFA World Cup. Today we profile the only daughter of Abedi Ayew Pele in this episode of the GhanaWeb features. Imani Ayew was born as the third child of her mother, Maha Ayew but she is the fourth child of the Abedi Pele family. TWI NEWSIn 2021, Imani Ayew celebrated her 23rd birthday on Sunday, June 6 meaning that she was born in 1998. Below are some photos of Imani Ayew put together by GhanaWeb:
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April 29, 2022 13:22 UTC
Two fake police officers arrested during NPP primaries - Police
General News of Friday, 29 April 2022Source: www.ghanaweb.comTwo persons arrested impersonating policemenSuspects were at the Okaikoi South ConstituencyNPP holds Constituency executive electionsThe Ghana Police Service has arrested two men from the Okaikoi South Constituency during the governing New Patriotic Party's Constituency executive elections. The suspects, the police said, “were spotted at the Okaikoi South Constituency where the voting was taking place.”“We would like to emphatically state that the two suspects are not Police Officers. Four delegates were reported to have been arrested for obstructing the elections in Okaikwei South. TWI NEWSThe NPP started electing its Constituency executives on Thursday, April 28. Meanwhile, about 16 Constituencies have been exempted from taking part in the ongoing process which ends on May 1.
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April 29, 2022 08:37 UTC
Eight-Year Political Cycle Is A Disservice, NPP Will Break It – Buaben Asamoa
We are heading into our 9th election, records show that anytime the NPP comes to power we bring forward innovative programs. It has done us a great disservice, and it is not making politics sustainable," Buaben Asamoa added. Race to 'Break The 8'The NPP has since 2021 started a campaign dubbed 'Break The Eight' as it hopes to retain political power beyond 2024 when the current tenure of President Nana Add Dankwa Akufo-Addo elapses. Under the Fourth Republican Constitution, power has alternated between the NDC and NPP after every eight-year period i.e. Jerry Rawlings' NDC government run from 1993 - 2001 when he handed over to the John Kufuor's government that run between 2001 - 2009.
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April 29, 2022 08:15 UTC
I was surprised when GhanaWeb called me - Ibrahim Mahama receives plaque for Creative Arts Excellence
General News of Thursday, 28 April 2022Source: www.ghanaweb.comGhanaWeb has presented the award for Creative Arts Excellence from the 2021 GhanaWeb Excellence Awards to Ibrahim Mahama, the artist. The presentation, which was done on behalf of the company by the Managing Editor of GhanaWeb, Daniel Oduro, is to recognize the contributions of the artist to the creative arts. “This was our maiden edition of the GhanaWeb Excellence Awards and the nominations were done by our readers and our viewers on both ghanaweb.com and on GhanaWeb TV and it is also the same readers and viewers who selected the winner. “Unfortunately, you couldn’t be at the main awards last December but finally, you’re here and we’re very grateful. We want to say continue doing the good work you’re doing for this country and the youth of this country is proud of you and hopefully, you’ll inspire a whole new generation,” he said.
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April 29, 2022 02:38 UTC
It wasn't easy to calm aggrieved delegates at Okaikwei South - NPP vice chairperson
General News of Thursday, 28 April 2022Source: www.ghanaweb.comNPP holds constituency electionsAggrieved electorates at Okaikwei South vent their spleen on policeOur album arrived late, Okaikwei South vice chairpersonThe First Vice Chairperson of the New Patriotic Party in the Okaikwei South constituency, William Sangmor, has said he and other executives, along with the security officials dispatched to the area had a tough time controlling some electorates during the election of constituency executives on Thursday. Sangmor explained further that the rather short period of notice for the elections meant that they had very little time to even attempt rectifying the situation. So, yesterday, it was around 4pm before we got the album and when we got it, we brought it to the constituency when the electorates realized that they’re not part of it. Eventually, he added, it became quite difficult, even with the help of the police, to get the aggrieved electorates under control. “But looking at the timeframe, there is nothing much that we can do.
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April 28, 2022 22:11 UTC
Most workers do not use their salaries – Prof. Mike Oquaye
According to him, the government’s fight against corruption may become difficult as most workers do not live on their current salaries. Speaking during the launch of the Professor Mike Oquaye Centre for Constitutional Studies at the Institute of Economic Affairs, Prof. Oquaye called for enhanced programs that would see to the computerization of all aspects of administration. He further called for living wage policies to be implemented in order to curb the incidents of corruption in the country. This is an ostrich approach which will never solve any problem,” Prof. Oquaye added. Watch Mike Oquaye speak about it:
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April 28, 2022 21:17 UTC
Most Workers Do Not Use Their Salaries – Prof. Mike Oquaye
A former Speaker of Parliament, Professor Aaron Mike Oquaye, has bemoaned the lack of living wage policies in the country especially for salaried workers. According to him, the government’s fight against corruption may become difficult as most workers do not live on their current salaries. Speaking during the launch of the Professor Mike Oquaye Centre for Constitutional Studies at the Institute of Economic Affairs, Prof. Oquaye called for enhanced programs that would see to the computerization of all aspects of administration. “Time frames should be set for all public duties and penalties prescribed for non-compliance. He further called for living wage policies to be implemented in order to curb the incidents of corruption in the country.
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April 28, 2022 17:40 UTC
Voices Of Ghanaian Activists Matter – Prof Kwesi Aning On US Report
Describing the report as a rehash of concerns raised over the years by local activists, Prof Aning indicated that the US human rights report should not be treated as a novelty. He said, this implies that the works of the various activists in the country are not appreciated. “But we’ve raised these concerns before that of the United States so, what is the big deal here? 2021 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices released by the United States Department of State. Please report any inappropriate content to us, and we will evaluate it as a matter of priority.
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April 28, 2022 09:33 UTC
ECG Taskforce Goes To Parliament To Disconnect Power Over Debt
A team of Electricity Company of Ghana officials have reportedly stormed the Parliament of Ghana to cut power supply over debt owed the distribution company by the legislative house. ECG Taskforce on March 14, 2022, disconnected power supply to Terminal 3 and other offices of the Kotoka International Airport over unpaid bills. According to sources, the management of KIA owed ECG close to GHC49 million in unpaid bills. Other agencies that have suffered power cuts by EC include the Accra Sports Stadium managed by the National Sports Authority. Meanwhile, Starrfm.com reports that the ECG Taskforce currently in parliament are awaiting the departure of the Speaker from the house to disconnect power supply to parliament.
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April 28, 2022 08:56 UTC
30% Cut In Salaries For Akufo-Addo, Top Appointees Kicks In
As part of measures to deal with the current economic hardships the country is facing including the high cost of fuel and the depreciation of the cedi, government announced, effective April, salaries of government appointees will be slashed by 30%. It is in this light that the Chief of Staff, Akosua Frema Osei-Opare, has written to the Controller and Accountant General’s Department (CAGD) to begin the deductions from source. Meanwhile President Akufo-Addo noted that government is capable of implementing home-grown solutions to the current economic challenges of the country. Source: ghanaweb.comDisclaimer : Opinions expressed here are those of the writers and do not reflect those of Peacefmonline.com. Please report any inappropriate content to us, and we will evaluate it as a matter of priority.
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April 28, 2022 08:56 UTC
Fire all striking workers, replace them with military – Prof. Adei on ‘neutrality allowance’
According to the former rector of GIMPA, the government should fire all striking workers and replace them with the military as a stop-gap measure as it recruits their replacements. Prof. Adei described the neutrality allowance as a type of bribe that the government had agreed to pay to workers despite the economic headwinds the country was facing. While admitting the importance of CLOGSAG, Prof. Adei stressed that they needed to aver their minds to the current economic situation. Neutrality allowance is defined as an allowance paid to civil and local government workers to prevent them from engaging in partisanship while conducting their affairs when they are in their various offices. However, the government has agreed to pay the 'Neutrality Allowance' during the last quarter of 2022
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April 28, 2022 08:47 UTC
Police investigate death of officer who allegedly shot himself while on duty in Accra
General News of Thursday, 28 April 2022Source: www.ghanaweb.comPolice officer dies while on dutyPolice officer allegedly shot himselfIdentity of officer unknownThe Ghana Police Service has said it is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a Police officer. The Police in a release signed by the Director-General of Public Affairs, DCOP Kwesi Ofori indicated that the Police Officer “allegedly shot himself while on duty on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at Graphic Road, Abossey Okai, Accra. The Police in a statement said they are keeping the identity of the officer hidden until his family is informed. “In line with our standard operating procedure, the name and further details of the deceased officer have been withheld and will be communicated after his family has been formally notified of the incident,” the statement said on Wednesday, April 27.
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April 28, 2022 05:51 UTC