'Continue to demand for improved living conditions' – CPP chair urges youth
General News of Thursday, 15 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Convention People’s Party (CPP) has encouraged young people in the country to be resolute in their demand for improved living conditions and their constitutional rights. The Party said the youth was the foundation of national development, adding that, they supported them in their advocacy towards a better Ghana. Mrs Nana Frimpomaa Akosua Sarpong Kumakuma, Chairperson of the CPP, in a press briefing, said the party was going to fix the country together with them. She said this in reaction to the recent incident between the security services and the youth at Ejura in the Ashanti Region. The CPP Chair called on members who had defected during their internal primaries prior to the 2020 elections to return and support their rebuilding process.
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July 14, 2021 16:52 UTC
I’m sorry about the military brutalities at Wa – Akufo-Addo apologizes
He expressed his sorrowfulness when he visited Naa Fuseini Seidu Pelpuo IV during his working visit to the Upper West region. President Akufo-Addo reiterated the commitment of the Defence and Interior Ministers of bringing to book the military men who engaged in the act. He said, “One of the fair reasons why I came, is because of the incident that occurred here in Wa between the garrison, some soldiers here and the people of Wa. Meanwhile, the government of Ghana is footing the medical bills of the persons who got injured during the military brutality, Defence Minister, Dominic Nitiwul has said. The Ghana Armed Forces has vowed to make sure these soldiers receive the punishment they deserve.
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July 14, 2021 16:30 UTC
Why farmers are not getting access to government fertilizers
Despite the government’s huge investment in the programme, the government spends about two hundred million Ghana cedis importing these, which are supposed to be sold to the farmers at 50% of the original market price. But as a result of alleged corruption, smuggling and poor management of the scheme, farmers are not getting these fertilizers and have called for a reform of the scheme. Two years ago, a resident of Bolgatanga allegedly diverted some bags of fertilizers which were meant for farmers in the region into his private apartment for his parochial interest. They have various markets in the neighboring countries where they sell these fertilizers,” the farmers say. According to the Secretariat, Ghana lost a whopping GHS120 million from unaccounted for fertilizer, diversion of coupons and fertilizer smuggling in the 2017 and 2018 planting seasons.
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July 14, 2021 16:18 UTC
2021 Census: About 85% of Ghanaians have been counted – Statistical Service
In a statement by the GSS and available to Happy FM, it said the census was very smooth and commended the effort of Ghanaians for cooperating. It stated that, the current figures at their disposal are what they received electronically as they are yet to receive the hardcopy collections. However, the GSS has entreated the general public to contact them if they have not yet been counted. “GSS wishes to assure the public who are yet to be counted that no one will be left behind. Members of the public who have not been counted should contact the census call centre on the toll-free number 0800-426-426, 059-147-6893, 059-147-6895, 055-162-5567, or 020-685-0157,” the statement added.
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July 14, 2021 16:18 UTC
‘Returning the allowance is not what we want’ – Ato Forson to Rebecca and Samira
According to the Ranking Member on Parliament’s Finance Committee, Rebecca Akufo-Addo and Samira Bawumia must refund salaries allegedly paid them by the state since 2017. Speaking on Citi TV, the MP for Ajumako-Enyan-Esiam said, Rebecca Akufo-Addo and Samira Bawumia deciding to refund the money is not enough. Ato Forson explained, “Returning the allowance is not what Ghanaians requested for. “On a normal day, this report must first be laid in Parliament, copies given to every single MP. You don’t present such a proposal at a time when most members have lost their seats and affect their appetite to come to the house,” Cassiel Ato Forson said.
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July 14, 2021 15:11 UTC
Unchecked statements by persons in power affecting Ghana's press freedom ratings - Kwesi Pratt
He explained that if the country would sit and allow persons in power to continuously abuse their authority, leading people to perpetuate crimes, it could just be contributing to our poor performance on the global index for countries with strong press freedom presences. "Ghana's rating on the Press Freedom Index has been dipping consistently over the last 5 years. Somebody must be asking that why is that Ghana is dipping on the Press Freedom Index. And I am quite sure that such statements and the lack of action and so on have contributed to this dip," he said. Now, when somebody says beat somebody and I'll pay for it, what does it mean?
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July 14, 2021 14:48 UTC
Govt choosing who to punish for insecurity in Ghana - Pratt on Ken Agyapong's threat to journo
"Even in the parts of the world where we claim that the governments are authoritarian and what not, this will not be allowed to pass, but in Ghana, it passes. And here's the situation that the police is being accused for actually collaboration and protection of a murderer and nothing happens,” he said. "And then there is the case of how we handle persons in power, and how we handle persons out of power. As we speak, there are some opposition elements who are facing trial for statements they allegedly made which threatened individual security and so on. We should treat citizens as equals - the principle of the equality of citizenship is lost in our country, and I'm very deeply worried,” he said.
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July 14, 2021 14:48 UTC
Man arrested for illegal use of Hearts of Oak logo
Sports News of Wednesday, 14 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• A man has been arrested for printing counterfeits of the Hearts of Oak victory shirts• Hearts of Oak made this arrest public via a Twitter post• The original Accra Hearts of Oak shirts are being sold at the secretariat of the clubGhana Premier League champions, Accra Hearts of Oak, have confirmed the arrest of a young man caught using the logo of the club without approval. The culprit, according to Hearts of Oak, was caught printing a copy of the victory shifts for sale without any authorization. “We apprehended a culprit who was illegally involved in the printing of victory shirts for sale. We are by this press release warning the public to desist from illegally using the club's logo,” the club tweeted. We are by this press release warning the public to desist from illegally using the club's logo.#AHOSC#PositiveEnergy#Champions pic.twitter.com/0wuL6LMcMY — Phobians (@HeartsOfOakGH) July 13, 2021
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July 14, 2021 14:37 UTC
Threats directed at journalists for no justifiable reasons must stop - Gayheart Mensah charges
“The threats directed at journalists for no justifiable reasons must stop. It is not enough for the GJA to be content with issuing press statements after assaults on journalists. Gayheart Mensah was speaking in Sunyani during a meeting with the GJA members in the Bono East and West regions, a statement said. We can even add a sanctions regime for security personnel and journalists who flout these principles. This is a more sustained way to curb the attacks on journalists; not press statements!” he explained.
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July 14, 2021 14:37 UTC
We must know whether or not Rebecca Akufo-Addo spent the money – Minority to Auditor-General
They also want an audit into the accounts of the wife of the vice president, Samira Bawumia. This follows a decision by Mrs Akufo-Addo and Hajia Bawumia to refund any amount paid to them since the assumption of the Alufo-Addo-led NPP government. According to the Minority, the Auditor-General (A-G) must compute interest accrued on the refunded GH¢899,097.84 by First Lady Rebecca Akufo-Addo and the expected GH¢887,482 from Samira Bawumia. Speaking to the media on Tuesday, July 13, the Deputy Minority Leader said, the source of the reimbursed monies must be verified by the Auditor-General. He said, “since 2017 that she started receiving this salary, does it mean that she doesn’t spend the money and all this while the money was sitting in her account?
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July 14, 2021 14:37 UTC
Moesha is in this situation because of your 'stupidity' - Afia Schwarzenegger to critics
Entertainment of Wednesday, 14 July 2021Source: zionfelix.netGhanaian personality, Afia Schwarzenegger has blasted her critics. The vocal Ghanaian media personality and entrepreneur became furious after some people stated that she has not made any post about Moesha’s issue. She argued in a video sighted by Zionfelix.net that posting her photo won’t solve any issue. Afia blamed some Ghanaians for causing Moesha Boduong a lot. Afia Schwarzenegger added that their comments following Moesha’s repentance were not encouraging.
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July 14, 2021 14:26 UTC
Fixing Komenda Sugar Factory not feasible - Joseph Cudjoe
Business News of Wednesday, 14 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Joseph Cudjoe believes that the establishment of the Komenda sugar factory without resources is a misplaced priority• He noted that proper feasibility studies should have been conducted• He said the monies should have been invested in other pressing issuesThe Minister for Public Enterprises, Joseph Cudjoe, has stated that establishing a factory without having raw materials readily available to operate it does not make sense. He said the initiative to build the Komenda Sugar Factory without having the raw material, which is sugarcane, growing alongside it, was a misplaced priority of the previous government. Speaking on The LowDown on GhanaWeb TV, Joseph Cudjoe said the feasibility studies conducted prior to the establishment of the company was not done properly, hence the reason the factory has been left dormant. “The Komenda sugar factory if you ask whether that can come under my tenure then you are asking me if I am going to grow the sugarcane... He further stated that the monies used in the establishment of the factory should have been used for other developments since the raw materials were not readily available to operate the factory.
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July 14, 2021 13:52 UTC
Moesha advised to take a break from social media
Entertainment of Wednesday, 14 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Actress Moesha Buduong went viral following her recent revelation• The born again actress has indicated that she will no longer sleep with men• The actress has been advised to take a break from active social mediaGhanaian actress and former slay queen, Moesha Buduong, has been advised to take a break from social media and focus on her new journey with Christ Jesus. Tagged as Accra's slay queen, the actress is among Ghanaian women on social media who are considered to be living their best lives. You name it, from flying first class to driving exotic cars and the flaunting of mansions, actress Moesha Buduong has experienced it all. All these men do is sleep with us and take our glory and give us peanuts,” Moesha revealed in a viral video. Speaking on the back of Moesha’s predicaments, Counsellor Frank Edem Adofoli has stated that now is the best time for her to take a break from social media.
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July 14, 2021 13:30 UTC
We are using technology to formalize our economy – Ursula Owusu
“The president, since he took over, has been implementing his massive vision for the transformation of Ghana through technology and this is through the digital Ghana agenda initiative. We are using technology to formalize our economy for growth and sustainable livelihoods, to modernize government processes and service delivery, drive innovation, entrepreneurship, create jobs and transform businesses,” she said. “The key pillars underpinning our digitalization include broadband infrastructure, digital financial services, digital entrepreneurship, economic activities and new jobs, digital platforms the national ID address system, the common platform, Data sharing, cybersecurity and digital skills. Ghana must evolve quickly and respond to the transforming rot brought by the internet and mobile technology,” she added. GHANA.GOV is a digital service and revenue collection platform, created to provide a single point of access to Government of Ghana services for the public sector.
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July 14, 2021 12:56 UTC
#GhanaWebRoadSafety: Traffic light at Achimota Police Station not working
General News of Wednesday, 14 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comAll the traffic lights located right in front of the Achimota Police Station Intercession road are not functioning. For more than three days, drivers and road users have had to manoeuvre their way through that portion of road due to the appalling situation. As of the morning of Wednesday, July 14, 2021, the traffic lights were still not functional. About GhanaWeb Road Safety Campaign:The GhanaWeb Road Safety Campaign forms a part of the numerous projects GhanaWeb has rolled out as part of its 22nd-anniversary celebrations. The campaign is also spearheaded by musician and politician Bice Osei Kuffour (Obour) as the Ambassador.
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July 14, 2021 12:00 UTC