I will support Ayorkor Botchwey to be next Commonwealth Secretary-General – Mahama
General News of Saturday, 28 January 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comFormer President John Dramani Mahama has pledged his support for Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, should she contest for the position of the next Secretary-General of the Commonwealth. According to him, he believes Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey has what it takes to become the Commonwealth Secretary-General. “I’m hearing it for the first time that our Foreign Affairs Minister is interested in the position of the Commonwealth Secretary-General. I have worked closely with Baroness Patricia Scotland, she’s chosen me to lead several election observation missions in Kenya, Sierra Leone, and other places”. The Commonwealth Secretary-General is the head of the Commonwealth Secretariat, the central body which has served the Commonwealth of Nations since its establishment in 1965, and responsible for representing the Commonwealth publicly.
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January 28, 2023 20:18 UTC
Ghanaian dancer performs for late mother at cemetery
Entertainment of Friday, 27 January 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comGhanaian dancer Official Starter has shot a touching video in which he pays tribute to his late mother, who is buried in an unidentified cemetery. In a video published on his Instagram account, the dancer was captured conducting traditions, including pouring water on his mother's grave, spraying perfume, and kneeling to speak to her. The performer gave his mother an update on what he had been up to when it came to his craft. However, in a caption he shared with the post, he said, “I don’t remember the last time I spent such a long time with you like this, mom." He asked her to watch him while he danced since that is how he spreads happiness by entertaining people.
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January 27, 2023 23:45 UTC
5 dead, 40 hospitalised after eating waakye
General News of Friday, 27 January 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comFive people, including a pregnant woman, have been confirmed dead after eating a popular Ghanaian meal called waakye. The waakye was bought at a joint at Oyibi Bush Canteen Junction in Greater Accra. Aside from the five dead people, over 30 persons have been affected and rushed to the Valley View Hospital, Oyibi Hospital, Dodowa Hospital, and other facilities after they complained of severe stomach ache, which include the waakye seller. The affected individuals are said to have eaten the Waakye last Friday at a popular joint called Yellow Sisi. She added that it was after they heard that others were affected and sent to a different hospital after eating from the joint.
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January 27, 2023 23:28 UTC
Even Asamoah Gyan Was Removed – Spio Garbrah Slams NDC Supporters Opposed To Haruna Iddrisu’s Removal
Spio Garbrah is particularly unhappy with the reaction of some members of the party in Tamale over the removal of Haruna Iddrisu as Minority Leader. A former deputy Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has been appointed as the Minority Leader, as replacement for Haruna Iddrisu. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah has also been named as the new deputy Minority Chief Whip. Kwame Agbodza takes over as Chief Whip. Ahmed Ibrahim, MP for Banda, has been maintained as the first deputy Minority Chief Whip, while Comfort Doyo Cudjoe-Ghansah, MP for Ada, is the second deputy Minority Chief Whip.
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January 27, 2023 15:14 UTC
Even Asamoah Gyan was removed – Spio Garbrah slams NDC supporters opposed to Haruna Iddrisu’s removal
Spio Garbrah is particularly unhappy with the reaction of some members of the party in Tamale over the removal of Haruna Iddrisu as Minority Leader. A former deputy Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has been appointed as the Minority Leader, as replacement for Haruna Iddrisu. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah has also been named as the new deputy Minority Chief Whip. Kwame Agbodza takes over as Chief Whip. Ahmed Ibrahim, MP for Banda, has been maintained as the first deputy Minority Chief Whip, while Comfort Doyo Cudjoe-Ghansah, MP for Ada, is the second deputy Minority Chief Whip.
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January 27, 2023 09:36 UTC
Irate NDC supporters storm radio station, beat up deputy General Secretary over Haruna Iddrisu's removal
General News of Thursday, 26 January 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comSome irate supporters of the National Democratic Congress on Wednesday, January 25, 2022, stormed the premise of Radio Tamale and inflicted harm on the Deputy General Secretary of the party Mustapha Gbande. The decision by the NEC of the NDC to remove Haruna Iddrisu has been expressly rejected by the supporters of the party in Tamale. On Tuesday, the coalition of NDC supporters in Tamale gave the party an ultimatum to reverse the decision or face its wrath. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah has also been named as the new Deputy Minority Chief Whip. Ahmed Ibrahim, MP for Banda, has been maintained as the First Deputy Minority Chief Whip, while Comfort Doyo Cudjoe-Ghansah, MP for Ada, is the Second Deputy Minority Chief Whip.
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January 26, 2023 08:34 UTC
US$20 million invested in Ekumfi fruits and juices so far
Director of Operations of Ekumfi Fruits and Juices, Frederick Kobbyna Acquaah, has stated that approximately USS20 million has been pumped into the company. He stated that Ekumfi Fruits and Juices Limited will soon penetrate the international market, citing US, UK, and Dubai as their next target market. In an interview with the media after a tour at Ekumfi Fruits and Juices Limited. We are working seriously working at our exports by mid-year. We are hitting the US market, we're hitting the UK market, and as we speak, we are doing one to Dubai and many others but these are the major ones."
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January 26, 2023 00:21 UTC
Profile Of New Minority Chief Whip, Kwame Governs Agbodza
Kwame Governs Agbodza has been appointed the Chief Whip for the opposition side in parliament and will be deputised by Banda Member of Parliament, Ahmed Ibrahim, and Ada legislator, Comfort Doyo Ghansah respectively. Kwame Agbodza replaces the Member of Parliament for Asawase in the Ashanti Region, Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka. He obtained a Post Graduate Diploma in Architecture from the University of Westminster, a Diploma in Architecture from the University of East London,a B.S.C. Kwame Governs Agbodza has been the Managing Director of SouthWorld Technical Services from 1999 till date, the C.E.O of Architect Co Partners since 2010 as well as the C.E.O of Kay and Partners since 2012 to date. Kwame Agbodza is currently the Ranking Member on the Roads and Transport committee and is also a member of the Science, Environment and Technology Committee of Parliament.
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January 25, 2023 13:50 UTC
You cannot choose parliament leaders without consulting us - NDC MP laments
According to him, the party cannot choose the parliamentary leadership without consulting them. His comment comes on the back of an announcement by the NDC party on a major shake-up in their leadership in parliament. “Someone should tell some of the national executive that, they cannot choose our parliamentary leadership without consulting the caucus,” he wrote on Facebook. Kofi Armah Buah has also been named as the new Deputy Minority Chief Whip. Ahmed Ibrahim, MP for Banda, has been maintained as the First Deputy Minority Chief Whip, while Comfort Doyo Cudjoe-Ghansah, MP for Ada, is the Second Deputy Minority Chief Whip.
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January 24, 2023 22:19 UTC
Duncan-Williams, Eastwood Anaba call for the suspension of National Cathedral construction
Their call comes amid some controversies that have erupted in recent times with regard to the National Cathedral project. The National Cathedral has been one of the topical issues in the last two weeks following some shocking revelations made by the North Tongu MP. On Monday, January 16, the lawmaker accused the Secretary of the National Cathedral Board of Trustees, Rev. Victor Kusi-Boateng appears to be using questionable means to divert funds from the National Cathedral project. According to the President, the construction of the National Cathedral is pivotal to the development of Ghana.
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January 24, 2023 20:54 UTC
University of Ghana PhD student meets Joe Biden at the White House
General News of Monday, 23 January 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comA student at the University of Ghana was recently at the White House, where he met with President Joe Biden. The caption of the tweet identified Berthe as a "PhD student" of the university, adding that he had "recently presented his credentials to H.E. Joseph Biden Jr., President of the United States of America, as part of efforts to strengthen cooperation between the two countries." Sekou Berthe, Ambassador of Mali to the U.S.A and PhD student @univofgh, recently presented his credentials to H.E. Joseph Biden Jr., President of the United States of America, as part of efforts to strengthen cooperation between the two countries.
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January 24, 2023 06:34 UTC
Sack Ofori-Atta to renew confidence in financial sector - NPP MP to Akufo-Addo
General News of Monday, 23 January 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comMember of Parliament (MP) for Bortianor-Ngleshie- Amanfro, Sylvester Tetteh, has stated the continuous stay of Ken Ofori-Atta as Finance Minister will undermine the financial sector. The lawmaker demanded that the president terminate the appointment of the finance minister to restore some confidence in the financial sector. “We members of parliament, our call is that Ken Ofori-Atta must give way, and we’ve given our reasons why he must give way and the reasons are still tenable. “We’ve realized that the overall confidence in the financial architecture of this country is all about Ken Ofori-Atta. In November, some NPP parliamentarians demanded that Mr Ofori-Atta be sacked as Finance Minister.
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January 24, 2023 06:00 UTC
Owusu Bempah responds to IGP Dampare’s comments on 31st Night prophecies
Isaac Owusu Bempah, has responded to recent remarks by the Inspector General of the Ghana Police Service (IGP), Dr George Akuffo Dampare. IGP Dampare, during a Public Accounting Committee hearing on Thursday, January 19, 2023, said that the prophecies by most pastors create needless fear and panic in the country. Reacting to his remarks, Owusu Bempah said that the IGP cannot say that people should stop prophesying because it causes fear and panic. Owusu Bempah reiterated his disagreement with Dr. Dampare and other authorities who argue that 31st Night Prophecies should be discontinued because they cause fear and panic. He added that prophets who ignore the voice of God and do their own thing will be dealt with by God himself.
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January 23, 2023 23:29 UTC
Whether You’re A Founding Member Or Not, We’ve Removed You From The NPP - Obiri Boahen To Nyaho-Tamakloe
Nana Obiri Boahen, a former deputy general secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has insisted that Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, a founding member of the party, is no longer a member. Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe, he claims, is no longer a member of the NPP as a result of some of his actions and public pronouncements. “Some people are saying that he (Nyaho-Tamakloe) is a founding member. At what point in time did he become a founding member? “Whether he is a founding member or a founding elder, we have removed him from the NPP,” Obiri Boahen said in Twi in a Wontumi TV interview monitored by GhanaWeb.
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January 23, 2023 14:17 UTC
Ken Agyapong donates GH¢50,000 to Owusu Bempah's church
Politics of Monday, 23 January 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential hopeful, Kennedy Agyapong, visited the church of Rev Isaac Owusu Bempah, Glorious Word Power Ministry International, on Sunday, January 22, 2023. While addressing Owusu Bempah's church, Ken Agyapong said that his visit to the church was after several invitations from their founder, Rev. Ken Agyapong, the Member of Parliament for Assin Central, went on to preach about fake prophets in Ghana and called Owusu Bempah a true prophet of God. And in this contest, looking at the people I will be contesting with, you realise that I am the underdog. God bless you all, and I am giving this GH¢50,000 to the church,” he said in Twi.
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January 23, 2023 12:06 UTC