Politics of Saturday, 20 July 2024Source: peacefmonline.comSalam Mustapha, the National Youth Organizer of the New Patriotic Party, has expressed unwavering confidence in his flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, to win the upcoming December elections. According to him, his party will use a unique strategy to beat their main contender, the National Democratic Congress. Contributing to Peace FM's "Kokrokoo" morning show, Salam Mustapha highlighted how the NPP will defeat their opponents during the elections. "By God's grace, we are going to win the 2024 elections. The NPP will win the 2024 elections with a strategy that our National Youth Wing calls 'surprise and attack'.
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July 21, 2024 07:29 UTC
What truly influenced Sammy Gyamfi to pursue politics was Rawlings’ willingness to take sole responsibility for his failed coup attempt and spare his comrades. Reflecting on his early days in TEIN, Sammy Gyamfi highlighted the diversity and inclusivity of the group, which made him feel a sense of belonging. after the first week, I was asking them, so what’s the NDC organ here? “Then the next week, I went for a TEIN meeting at the Great Hall Foyer, I remember very well. Sammy Gyamfi’s story is a testament to his perseverance and passion for politics, which ultimately led him to his current role as the NDC Communication Officer.
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July 21, 2024 03:31 UTC
"It will be a hotly contested election, if everything I have seen continues. It has been a hotly contested election just like in the UK as well. What we have seen in the UK is that based on the fact that it is hotly contested, it doesn’t mean it won’t be a good one. "People should have the opportunity to debate the issues, interrogate what promises the political candidates have made, and really challenge that. The upcoming 2024 elections present an opportunity for Ghanaian voters to shape the future direction of their nation.
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July 20, 2024 14:21 UTC
Politics of Saturday, 20 July 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comHenry Nana Boakye, also known as Nana B, the National Organizer of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), has declared the party’s readiness to engage in a debate with the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) under any conditions. In a recent Facebook post, Nana B expressed the NPP’s willingness to debate the NDC, even if the event were to take place at the NDC's headquarters or be moderated by the NDC’s General Secretary, Johnson Asiedu Nketia. “DMB is ready to debate JDM even with Asiedu Nketia as the moderator and at the NDC’s headquarters or JDM’s office as the venue,” Nana B stated. This declaration comes in the wake of calls from the NPP’s flagbearer, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, for a debate with the NDC's flagbearer, former President John Dramani Mahama. His aide, Joyce Bawah, has dismissed the debate suggestion, arguing that there is nothing substantial to debate about given the current economic challenges.
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July 20, 2024 10:04 UTC
Politics of Saturday, 20 July 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe founder and leader of the Glorious Word Power Ministries, Reverend Isaac Owusu Bempah, has stated that he has already determined the winner of Ghana’s presidential election in December. In the case of Ghana, however, Reverend Owusu Bempah said he has already worked on the winner of the election, which he emphasized cannot be swayed in any way. But as for Ghana, I am working and I have finished working on it, and it will happen. In January 2021, Reverend Owusu Bempah, who credits himself with accurately prophesying several elections, said he had now graduated from prophesying election results to selecting who wins an election. I’m the pacesetter when it comes to prophecies in Ghana,” he stated during a 31st watch night service at his church.
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July 20, 2024 10:03 UTC
“There is no link between the leaked tape and what the president has done. Whatever is in the leaked tape, the report is with the president; he can do whatever he wants with the report. If the president wants to change the IGP, he will do it without breaking any law. Agordzo said COP Yohuno is one the finest police officers he has worked with, describing his appointment by the president as commendable. On July 17, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo appointed Commissioner of Police Christian Tetteh Yohuno as the new Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Operations.
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July 20, 2024 05:40 UTC
This approval comes after successful discussions between the police and Bawku Central MP, Mahama Ayariga. The National Democratic Congress (NDC) MPs argue that Dr. Addison, whom they accuse of significant mismanagement at the Central Bank, should be replaced with a more competent individual. Previously, on October 3, 2023, the Minority caucus held a protest calling for the resignation of the governor and his deputies. The initial protest was considered unsuccessful, leading the Minority caucus to plan a new demonstration date, which took almost a year to finalize. The central bank responded that this information was already available to the public.
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July 20, 2024 04:20 UTC
He boldly challenged people to call him a "false prophet" if Agyapong achieved that percentage. "I am throwing a challenge today, that Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is the president in the spiritual realm as I speak. However, the NPP presidential primaries resulted in a win for Bawumia with 61.43% of the total votes, while Kennedy Agyapong came in second place with 37.41%. During a panel discussion on June 28, 2024, the Warrior-Prophet declared that Dr. Bawumia, currently serving as Ghana's Vice President, and his running mate, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh (NAPO), will win the 2024 presidential election. He went further to describe their inauguration attire, stating that Dr. Bawumia will wear a specific outfit, and Dr. Prempeh will don traditional Kente cloth on January 7, 2025.
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July 19, 2024 16:13 UTC
Kwame A Plus has reacted to the news that he’s set to appear on United Showbiz this weekend with his alleged baby mama, MC Yaa Yeboah. A Plus, according to his former friend Afia Schwarzenegger, has welcomed a child with the loudmouth media personality and co United Showbiz panellist. A Plus denied the allegation and United Showbiz has promised fireworks this weekend as they placed both the politician and Yeboah on their panel. Following the release of the flier for this weekend’s show, A Plus reacted by sharing it and adding some commentary in the form of a song. The song was basically mocking Afia Schwar and her claims and elicited hilarious reactions from fans.
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July 19, 2024 09:54 UTC
According to him, the government has transcended into perpetuating thievery on citizens in the name of taxation. "Ghana is a country which in my considered opinion, has moved beyond taxation to robbery of the people; instead of taxing people, we are now robbing the people," he stated during a lecture he delivered at the 2024 edition of the Domelevo Accountability Lecture in Accra on Thursday, July 18, 2024. He warned African leaders to learn from the recent civil protests in Kenya and draw lessons from the events that occurred during the protests. "The question you want to ask is, have the other African leaders, including our own president, taken any cue out of it? TWI NEWSThe 2024 Domelevo Accountability Lecture was on "Is Ghana Winning the Fight Against Corruption?"
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July 19, 2024 06:08 UTC
General News of Thursday, 18 July 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comUS Customs and Border Protection officials reportedly seized ninety (90) giant African snails from a passenger travelling from Ghana at the Detroit Metropolitan Airport last month. The passenger is said to have declared other prohibited items, including beef skin and fresh peppers, but failed to declare the giant snails. While giant African snails are considered a delicacy in most West African countries, the slimy gastropods, which can grow up to 8 inches, are considered invasive in the US and other Western countries. The US Department of Agriculture has said that giant African snails can pose serious health risks to humans, as they are known to carry the parasite rat lungworm, which can cause meningitis. In 2023, live giant African snails were found in the suitcase of a traveller who had also arrived from Ghana at the Detroit Metropolitan Airport.
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July 18, 2024 22:13 UTC
General News of Thursday, 18 July 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comAfter fuel prices increased on Tuesday, July 16 after a 4% margin, commercial transport drivers announced a 15% increase in transport fares, effective Monday, July 22. This latest fare increment brings the total number of increases to three within a space of just seven months. 30% fare increase in MarchCommercial drivers announced a 30% fare increment which took effect on March 7. 20% fare increase in AprilVIP JEOUN transport announced a fare hike on April 26, 2024. Despite a directive by the transport ministry instructing drivers not to increase prices, some drivers disregarded it and implemented new fares anyway.
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July 18, 2024 16:38 UTC
Fort Hare University South Africa:In May 2016, President Akufo-Addo was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Law in recognition of his legal and political leadership. University of LiberiaIn December 2017, the University of Liberia awarded Nana Akufo-Addo an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree for his contribution to governance and public service. University of Cape CoastIn May 2021, the University of Cape Coast conferred President Akufo-Addo with an honorary doctorate, acknowledging his efforts in promoting socio-economic development. Sorbonne University, FranceOn October 10, 2022, Sorbonne University presented President Akufo-Addo with an honorary doctorate, recognizing his commitment to democracy in Ghana. Valley View UniversityValley View University presented President Akufo-Addo with the most recent honorary degree on July 14, 2024.
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July 17, 2024 18:01 UTC
General News of Wednesday, 17 July 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Ghana Health Service has announced that 36 cases of dengue fever have been recorded in the Eastern and Central Regions of the country. “As of today, we have confirmed 36 cases from both the Central and Eastern Regions. Several factors contribute to the increase in dengue cases, including high mosquito populations, susceptibility to circulating serotypes, and favorable environmental conditions such as warm temperatures, precipitation, and humidity. The incidence of dengue has grown dramatically worldwide in recent decades, with an estimated 100 to 400 million infections occurring each year. Read the full statement from the Ghana Health Service on this latest update on the dengue fever below:JKB/AEWatch the latest episode of Everyday People on GhanaWeb TV below:
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July 17, 2024 15:56 UTC
In 2019, a report by GhanaWeb showed that as many as 20 cases of mob justice had been recorded. Musician WyllbeeThe tragic passing of the budding artiste from a mob lynching has sparked public outcry. Likewise, mob justice is a criminal offence per Ghana's laws and its pursuant to Act 29 of the Criminal Code of 1960. Whoever attempts to commit murder shall be guilty of first-degree felony. All the above-mentioned laws protect individuals or suspected criminals from being subjected to mob justice.
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July 17, 2024 14:01 UTC