Where is anti-corruption 'demigod' Anas Aremeyaw Anas - Ken's boy asks
General News of Friday, 16 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comInvestigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas has faded into irrelevance in Ghana's media landscape. GhanaWeb monitored comments he made on July 14 edition of 'The Seat Show' which he hosts describing Anas as "a Frankestein monster," and "anti-corruption demigod." For all his anti-corruption, I told Kwaku Baako and Anas that they were a myth. You make a statement that I should be referred to the Privileges Committee, I want to insult him. They have taken me to the Privileges Committee, they think MP is the only thing I rely on.
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July 16, 2021 06:45 UTC
I have been renting for the past eight years despite owning two houses – Odartey Lamptey weeps
Speaking on Angel FM, Odarty disclosed that he has for the past eight years been living in a rented apartment despite owning two houses. An emotional Odartey Lamptey said he is sometimes reduced to tears as he struggles to make sense of what his ex-wife has done to him. This was after the Judge had ordered her to be settled with GH¢200,000, a car and Odartey Lamptey’s house at Dome. Not satisfied with the ruling, Gloria Appiah appealed the verdict praying the court to add the 7-bedroom mansion to her entitlement. But last year, all three judges who sat on the appeal ruled in favour of Mr Odartey Lamptey.
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July 16, 2021 06:22 UTC
Corruption allegations against Chief Justice baseless and malicious – Kweku Baako
General News of Friday, 16 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• A lawyer has made a flurry of corruption allegations against the Chief Justice• Baako says there is not truth in the allegations• The Chief Justice has also denied the allegationsAbdul Malik Kweku Baako Jnr, the Managing Editor of the New Crusading Guide newspaper has said the allegations made against the Chief Justice by lawyer Akwasi Afrifa are without merit. Akwasi Afrifa alleged that the Chief Justice also recommended that his client retains services of lawyer Akoto Ampaw as his counsel. “He further informed me that the Chief Justice had demanded a bribe of US$5,000,000 for a successful outcome to his case and that he had already paid US$500,000 to the Chief Justice. These allegations have been denied by the Chief Justice who has petitioned the Criminal Investigations Department of the Ghana Police Service and the General Legal Council to probe the issue. Nana Ogyeedom, the man whose petition against lawyer Afrifa gave rise to the allegations has also denied them.
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July 16, 2021 06:22 UTC
Hudson-Odoi has not switched nationality to Ghana – Sky Sports
Sports News of Friday, 16 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• There were earlier reports that Hudson-Odoi has switched nationality to Ghana• The reason for the move was the racist attacks on three English players• Sky Sports report that there is not truth in those reportsReports of Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi opting to switch nationality from England to Ghana are untrue and should be disregarded, according to UK-based broadcaster Sky Sports. The world-acclaimed sport portal says sources close to Hudson-Odoi has told them that the player has made no such decision. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo told Sports Minister Mustapha Ussif "to explore the possibility of having Callum switch nationality, and play for the Black Stars." The Sports Minister and President of the Ghana Football Association held a closed-door meeting with Hudson-Odoi who according to Angel FM requested for time to make the decision. Hudson-Odoi is currently with the Chelsea team that resumed training this week after the summer break.
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July 16, 2021 06:11 UTC
He spoke out of anger but didn't mean to be inciteful - Ken's boy backs embattled boss
But a journalist working for the lawmaker, has averred that his boss did not mean any harm when he said on Live TV that a journalist should among other things be beaten for biased reporting. Speaking on NET2 TV's the Seat Show on Tuesday, Kweku Annan - host of the program - submitted that his boss had a lot of information about ongoings which he will release in due course. "I know the information Kwame Agyapong has in his hands, but I know at the right time he will talk. He will explode it all out there and there are a lot of intelligence officers in this country aware of some of the things Kwame Agyapong is holding. Tell me I am lying," Kweku Annan stated.
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July 16, 2021 06:00 UTC
Sammy Gyamfi to be dragged to Privileges Committee for insulting Haruna, Bagbin
Sammy Gyamfi in a Facebook post claimed that Minority Leader Haruna Iddrisu and Speaker Alban Bagbin had defied the party's official position to oppose the approval of three nominees but that they had opted otherwise for personal interest. “They brazenly defied the leadership of the party and betrayed the collective good for their selfish interest,” his post read in part. This is the second time that an NPP lawmaker has pushed for Gyamfi to be summoned before the Privileges Committe. Months back, Tafo Pankorono MP, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, also pushed unsuccessfully for a similar action to be taken. The Second Deputy Speaker, Andrew Amoako Asiamah, who was presiding over the sitting subsequently deferred action on the motion.
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July 16, 2021 05:37 UTC
I'll pray and campaign till Kofi Boakye becomes an IGP - Regional Chief Imam
The latest person to have made that call is the Ashanti regional Chief Imam, Sheikh Abdul Mumin Haroun. He describes Mr. Kofi Boakye as a good person who seriously takes his role to excellent levels. The chief imam who was speaking in an exclusive interview with Ghanaweb commended COP Kofi Boakye for always being active, competent and reliable in the service. He is of the firm conviction that Kofi Boakye leading Ghana with his competence and experience as the next IGP will help transform the country. I pray the same way for Kofi Boakye.
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July 16, 2021 01:52 UTC
Okuenya community without toilet for 10 years as broken down facility rots
Regional News of Friday, 16 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comCorrespondence from Eastern RegionSome 800 residents at Okuenya in the Eastern Region have appealed to authorities to facilitate repair works of a broken-down toilet in the community. The uncovered septic tank filled with volumes of water also poses danger to members of the community, particularly children. "Fact is, we're embracing public toilets too much, we're now embarking on household toilets and everybody should try and do this. He however said some communities were complying with the household toilet campaign. Mr. Osei however said though he's willing to contribute personal funds to fix the toilet, efforts to convince members of the community to support him have proven futile.
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July 16, 2021 01:18 UTC
Rebecca, Samira deserve praise not crucifixion - NPP man on salaries saga
General News of Friday, 16 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comMr Samuel Adu Adjei, the Western North Regional Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has bewailed the reaction of Ghanaians to the recent emoluments for the country's first and second ladies. He said the first and second ladies have done no wrong to warrant the kind of bastardization and crucifixion from a section of the public. Mr Adu Adjei, in an interview with Ghana News Agency (GNA) lamented how the issue was politicised with some people trying to score political points with it. He noted that the allowances for the first and second spouses had been in existence since the 4th republic which the Ato Dadzie report acknowledged. Mr Adu Adjei described the comment of the Minority Leader, Mr Haruna Iddrisu asking the first and second ladies to refund the monies paid them with interest as unfortunate.
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July 15, 2021 18:45 UTC
NPP becoming unpopular, will lose if elections were held today – KNUST lecturer
Politics of Thursday, 15 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Ghanaians are unhappy about some policies implemented by the NPP• This has rendered the party unpopular• A senior lecturer has projected defeat for the NPP in the next elections due to some reasonsA senior lecturer at the political science department of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Dr. Amakye Boateng has averred that the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) would lose if general elections were held today. He explained that the Akufo-Addo-led government is gradually becoming unpopular because of some policies rolled out which are not in the favour of the citizenry. Speaking on Akoma FM‘s political show, Dr. Amakye Boateng said the several backlashes on government will contribute to their loss in the elections. He said, “The NPP will lose elections should it be held today because the government is gradually becoming unpopular due to some inconsiderate decisions and policies that have attracted backlashes from the masses, so naturally such decisions are weighing the government down into opposition”. The senior lecturer cited the growing insecurity and the high unemployment rate in the country as some examples to buttress his claim.
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July 15, 2021 18:00 UTC
Gridlock on Accra-Kumasi highway as cargo truck skids off
General News of Thursday, 15 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• The truck was traveling to Burkina Faso• Officials are currently trying to get the truck off the road to make way for other vehicles• Commuters are currently strandedReports indicate that a cargo truck traveling to Burkina Faso has skidded off the road and fallen into a ditch, causing commuters using the Accra-Kumasi Road to be currently stranded some few metres away from Nkawkaw, a suburb in the Eastern region. According to a report by citinewsroom.com, there is a huge blockage on the main road causing a huge traffic on the Accra-Kumasi highway, making it difficult for commuters plying the road to continue with their journeys. Eyewitnesses say officials are currently trying to tow the truck to create way for other vehicles plying the route move freely. Some of the commuters say they have been in traffic for close to four hours. More to come soon…
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July 15, 2021 17:48 UTC
Closed Season for hunting wildlife to take effect August 1 - Forestry Commission
General News of Thursday, 15 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Wildlife hunting will be put on hold from August 1 • It will end on December 1, 2021, a Forestry Commission statement has said• The action is part of measures to conserve wildlife in the countryFrom August 1, 2021, till December 1, 2021, the Wildlife Division of the Forestry Commission, will enforce the “Close Season” to protect wildlife. This is in line with the Wildlife Conservation Regulations - L. I 685 of 1971, reports ghenvironment.org. Making this known in a statement by the Wildlife Division, it said that during the period of the annual ban, activities such as hunting, capturing, or destroying of wild animals, will be considered illegal. “During this period, it shall be illegal for anybody to hunt, capture or destroy any wild animal except grass cutter which can be done only under license issued by the Wildlife Division of the Forestry Commission”, the statement added. Over the years, the Commission has adopted the closed season as a way of regulating the utilization and curbing of the decline of wildlife resources in Ghana.
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July 15, 2021 16:29 UTC
Use your expertise to help mitigate land sector problems - Deputy Minister
Business News of Thursday, 15 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Deputy Minister of Lands and Natural resources has inaugurated a 20-member committee• He tasked them to use their expertise to help fight the Galamsey menace in the country• He also called the farmers in the region to desist from selling their lands for Galamsey purposesGeorge Mireku Duker, Deputy Minister of Lands and Natural Resources has inaugurated a 20-member committee in the Western Region wing of the Lands Commission. According to him, this is part of the government’s effort to decentralize the activities of the Lands Commission and how it operates. The aim is to help members bring on board their diverse professional expertise and experience to help Government achieve the transformational agenda in the Land sector. “The vast natural resources of the Region have made it a very attractive investment destination, stressing that, prospective investors, particularly in the mining, timber, cocoa, rubber, and oil palm sector, have been trooping in the region to acquire lands among other things,” he saidHe also tasked the committee to take interest in fighting against Galamsey menace to help find practical measures to mitigate the problems by collaborating with relevant government agencies and landowners. “Many farmers and landowners are coerced to cede off their land for illegal mining, so you need to ensure that is checked,” he said.
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July 15, 2021 16:18 UTC
ICUs not full – Director-General of GHS debunks reports
Dr. Kuma-Aboagye noted that measures have been put in place to address any potential disaster in the wake of the surge in new cases of the pandemic. Reacting to reports that there are no beds in the ICU in the country to admit critical patients, Dr. Kumah-Aboagye explained that the reports are untrue and must be disregarded. For example, Ridge Hospital has 16 ICUs beds but as we speak, they only have three occupants. There is a plan to upgrade further with support from the COVID-19 Fund the ICU capacity at the Ridge Hospital. “So far, with our collaboration with Zipline, we have the capacity to store about 1.7 million doses.
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July 15, 2021 15:09 UTC
Nii Naate Atswele gets massive endorsement as Accra Mayor
In a statement copied to GhanaWeb, Nii Asere Boi VI said, Nathaniel Nii Naate Atswele Agbo Nartey, is a lustrous Ga Dangme who has the character, personality and mind to serving as next the Mayor of Accra Metropolitan Assembly. “Osofo Naate Atswele Agbo, as he is popularly known, is innovative, exposed, creative, resourceful, and tactful. Many Ga Dangme Chiefs have benefited from all his initiatives here and abroad. “Osofo Naate Atswele Agbo always wants people around him to be happy, find happiness in their own homes and relationships, and will invariably ensure people become contributing members of the society. Nathaniel Nii Naate Atswele Agbo Nartey is seeking to succeed Mohammed Nii Adjei Sowah as the Mayor of Accra.
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July 15, 2021 14:03 UTC