Reshuffling hits Police Service as new IGP takes over
The Public Affairs Director of the Service, Superintendent Sheilla Kessie Abayie-Buckman, is now in charge of the Judicial Police in the Eastern region. Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Samuel Kwasi Ofori takes over her position as the Public Affairs Director (PAD). Greater Accra Public Affairs Director, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Mrs Elizabeth Effia Tenge will now be in charge of the Volta Regional PAD. DSP Ms Juliana Obeng takes over her old position as the Greater Accra Regional PAD. Superintendent Alexander Kwaku Obeng who was the head of Motor Transport and Traffic Directorate (MTTD) at the Police Headquarters resumes work as the Director of Public Affairs Director.
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August 02, 2021 18:22 UTC
Video of Bawumia unveiling a music album stirs confusion on social media
In a video making rounds on social media, Bawumia was at the forefront of the launch as he was captured unveiling Mrs. Sybil Ansah Quartey’s new album at an unknown location. Although some were praising Mr. Quartey for giving his wife a befitting album launch, others think it was totally needless for the vice president to be seen at such an event when there are other pressing issues to attend to. Others focused on Mrs. Quartey’s powerful voice when she grabbed the microphone to perform a couple of songs on the album. “Ladies and gentlemen please help me say a very big thank you to my husband. The title of the album is however unknown.
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August 02, 2021 18:11 UTC
Mixed reactions greet planned #FixTheCountry demonstration
General News of Monday, 2 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• The #FixTheCountry will come off on August 4, 2021• According to conveners, demonstrators will converge at the Obra Spot• All COVID-19 safety protocols, organisers say, will be observedThe much anticipated #FixTheCountry street protest will come off on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, from the Obra Spot in Accra. Ahead of the protest which is expected to draw a massive crowd, GhanaWeb went on the streets to get reactions from the public ahead of Wednesday's protest. The president has failed us and I think that we need to remind him that what he promised is not what he is delivering. We, the youth, are going to aggressively partake in the protest...,” said Andy, a student at the University of Professional Studies, Accra. Another added: “Looking at how things are going in the country, we must stand up as a youth.
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August 02, 2021 18:11 UTC
Two people found dead in a bush
Crime & Punishment of Monday, 2 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• A woman and her child have been found dead in Loho• The dead bodies had decomposed beyond recognition• The Upper West regional command has begun investigating the matterA 45-year-old woman and her 4-year-old child have been found dead in a bush at Loho in the Upper West Region. This news was confirmed by the Public Relations Officer of the Upper West regional command, Chief Inspector Gideon Ohene Boateng. The Assemblymember for the area told the media that the incident was reported by two women who had gone to the bush to get firewood. Because the bodies are decomposed, they (the police) decided that we should bury them (the dead bodies) here,” the Assemblymember added. The dead bodies had decomposed beyond recognition.
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August 02, 2021 17:48 UTC
Immigration officers allowing illegal entry into Ghana would be dealt with - Interior Minister
General News of Monday, 2 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Five immigration officers are under investigation for taking bribe• Interior Minister says the accused persons would be punished if found guilty• The Minister says the unfortunate actions of the officers puts the nation's security in dangerInterior Minister, Ambrose Dery, has disclosed that personnel of the Ghana Immigration Service who have been found culpable of taking bribes to allow illegal entry into the country would face the full wrath of the law. A recent expose’ by JoyNews revealed how GIS officers stationed at borders demand huge amounts of money from travelers to allow them smuggle goods into the country without a thorough search. The Interior Minister who was furious after learning that people were using illegal means to gain entry into the country sent a strong word of caution to people in the illegal act. “There are disturbing news that some officers of GIS are trying by their unpatriotic activity and behaviour to sabotage us, let me make it clear to all officers that anyone found it that unpatriotic acts would be dealt with,” the minister said during the inauguration of GIS testing center in Accra. It will be expensive for us to jeopardize our security and covid-19 efforts.”
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August 02, 2021 17:37 UTC
A reply to the responses of Health Minister Mr. Kwaku Agyeman-Manu from our party
- GHS responds to allegations over coronavirus tests at KIA”, the Health Minister, Mr. Kwaku Agyeman-Manu apparently together with the Ghana Health Services Director has described as false allegations made by people they described as “Ghanaian born foreign citizens” concerning the COVID-19 antigen test conducted at Kotoka International Airport. The Minister forgets that the President of Ghana, Akufo-Addo, is proud to have studied law in France. • We have the Ghana Medical Council and• we have the Ghana Medical Association. The Ghana Medical and Dental CouncilThe Ghana Medical and Dental Council is a statutory agency that regulates the standards of training and practice of medicine and dentistry in Ghana. An example is that the health minister openly told the Ghanaian public that 85 % of trained doctors are located in Accra and Kumasi.
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August 02, 2021 17:03 UTC
Leverage the knowledge and skills you have acquired – Bawumia charges graduates
Speaking at the school's first congregation and fourth matriculation ceremony held on Friday, July 29, 2021, the Vice President admonished the graduating students to leverage the knowledge and skills they have acquired from the school. "As you walk out of the gates of M.I.S.T., you are going to begin a new life full of challenges, prospects and opportunities. The thrust of this policy towards national development rests on ensuring that science, technology and innovation drive all sectors of the economy, not just the service sector. In all, sixty-one (61) students, forty-six from the Business School and fifteen from the Engineering School, graduated on the day. Professor Asuro, in his address, revealed that the school had plans to introduce new courses, thus B.A.
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August 02, 2021 16:52 UTC
UTAG strike: There will be no exam at UG - Samuel Nkumban declares
General News of Monday, 2 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• UTAG has embarked on a national strike• All university teachers have withdrawn their services starting August 2• President of the UG chapter of UTAG has noted that there will be no exams for studentsThe President of the University of Ghana (UG) chapter of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG), Dr. Samuel Nkumban, has revealed that the University will not hold an end of semester examination for students during their strike. Starting from today, August 2, 2021, all university teachers have embarked on a strike following the government’s failure to improve their condition of service. According to UTAG National President, Professor Charles Marfo, they “have no option than to resort to indefinite strike” as the government have failed to address their concerns. Speaking in an interview on Radio Univers, Dr. Samuel Nkumban noted that, there will be no examination for University of Ghana students under their current strike. There will be no exam under the circumstances,” said Dr. Samuel Nkumban.
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August 02, 2021 16:52 UTC
Assin North: NDC failed to verify candidates - Nana B
The NDC are in court battling the citizenship of their candidate for Assin North constituency, James Gyakye Quayson who breached the provisions of the constitution with regard to dual citizenship. Justice Boakye, in his ruling, ordered for a re-election to be conducted in Assin North. Reacting to the issue, NPP National Youth Organizer noted that the NDC failed in its mandate to authenticate the documents of some of their candidates. “The NDC didn’t discharge their duties well. We even had conversations with INTERPOL and the foreign missions, so we spoke with all these people before accepting them as our candidates,” Nana B told Peace FM in an interview.
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August 02, 2021 16:41 UTC
LGBTQ+ bill: Drawing ‘inspiration’ from Arab countries is ridiculous, nonsensical – Journalist
Making a submission on GhanaWeb TV’s Bloggers’ Forum, Abdul Karim Ibrahim emphasized that the bill is obnoxious considering that it curtails fundamental human rights. Today, a secular, democratic, constitutional country like Ghana is having its citizens draw examples from a theocratic, autocratic state like Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia that gave us the many atrocities we are seeing..."Abdul Karim Ibrahim continued: “If people wanted to be sincere in this conversation, they’ll not be drawing examples from Saudi Arabia. Why can they also not draw examples from Sweden when Sweden is a liberal democracy like ours. Saudi Arabia?
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August 02, 2021 16:18 UTC
Getting Akufo-Addo's signature on the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill may be the biggest lap – H. Kwasi Prempeh
“As for passing in Parliament, it may well pass, whether or not the President will sign the Bill into law, it is doubtful.” He noted as quoted by Joy News. Explaining his stance on the matter, Prof Prempeh highlighted some constitutional gaps in parts of the Bill which he noted is likely to be challenged even beyond the courts of Ghana. Because this is the most radical it can get, and if it passes, it means we can legislate a lot of other things. So for me, this slid down a slippery slope is something we have to avert by all means.” He said at the webinar. It could go to regional courts because I think this is a very extreme display of intolerance,” he stated.
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August 02, 2021 15:22 UTC
Brother Sammy changes beard colour to gold, social media reacts
Entertainment of Monday, 2 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Brother Sammy has joined the league of celebrities who have changed their physical appearance• He has been lambasted for changing his beard colour from black to gold• The ‘nation’s worshipper’ has been indicted in numerous scandals latelyPopular gospel musician, Brother Sammy has been captured in a viral video rocking a ‘gold-looking’ beard. Although it is unclear what necessitated his new look, the gospel singer was spotted at a birthday dinner in his gold-looking beard with an outfit to match. The controversial gospel singer has been indicted in back-to-back scandals lately. But in a new development, Brother Sammy has again sparked confusion on social media with his new look which many have described as 'totally uncalled for'. Most individuals have expressed dissatisfaction about the fact that a gospel singer could pull such a 'ghetto-looking' style.
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August 02, 2021 14:37 UTC
BoG expands list of institutions required to partake in Credit Reporting System
Business News of Monday, 2 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• The Bank of Ghana has expanded a list of institutions required to partake in the Credit Reporting System (CRS)•The list includes; retailers, utility companies, mobile money operators, financial technology firms, telecommunication companies and government entities•The CRS is a database established to promote the sharing of information on the credit history of debtorsThe Bank of Ghana has announced that it has expanded a list of institutions required to partake in the Credit Reporting System (CRS) established under the Credit Reporting Act, 2007 (Act 726). The CRS is a database established to promote the sharing of information on the credit history of debtors with lenders and other users on the platform. A statement issued by the central bank explained that the expanded list will entail; retailers, utility companies, mobile money operators, financial technology firms, telecommunication companies and government entities that offer credit to Micro Small and Medium Enterprises. The central bank further notified some three licensed credit bureaus operating in the country to implement steps towards complying with the provisions of Act 726 by 31 October 2021. Read the Bank of Ghana's statement below:
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August 02, 2021 14:37 UTC
SSNIT $66m scandal: Attempt by prosecution to amend charge sheet disallowed
Richard Jyembiby, a Senior State Attorney leading the prosecution had notified the court presided over by Justice Henry Kwofie, that they wanted to amend the charge sheet filed at the court, reports graphic.com.gh. He added that this clarification would have only been done to a single sentence in respect to counts 11 and 12. That however was not taken lightly by the counsel for the accused persons, who opposed it, giving reasons that their clients had already pleaded not guilty to the original charge sheet and should that be allowed, it would affect the case. They added that the only possibility the prosecution could have to proceed with that request would be to seek leave of the court first. The Justice Henry Kwofie court then urged the prosecution to formally seek leave through a motion in order to amend the charge sheet.
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August 02, 2021 14:26 UTC
Job creation under 1D1F reaches 150,000 with GH¢2.69 billion in revenue mobilized
The minister speaking after the presentation of the 2021 mid-year budget review on Asempa Radio monitored by GhanaWeb outlined that the beneficiaries of the jobs culminated from the establishment of 104 factories. Alan Kyerematen revealed that 58 state-of-the-art factories have also been established to help curb unemployment among the youth in the country. On the agricultural sector, the trade minister hinted the establishment of more silos to store produce from farmlands will go a long way to minimise post-harvest losses and make food abundantly available throughout the year. On revenue mobilization, Alan Kyerematen said the “government has so far mobilized GH¢2.69 billion for companies under 1D1F”. On the payment of subsidy to support industry, the trade minister said the “government has given interest subsidy support of GH¢260.9 million to companies under 1D1F in the 134 districts that have benefited from the Project so far”.
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August 02, 2021 14:25 UTC