My life was in danger – Suspected gunman identified as policeman speaks
In the audio shared on a Ghana Police Service Press Corp WhatsApp platform, the man identified himself as the policeman involved in the fracas with the man that has since gone viral. It can happen to you, it can happen to anyone of us as it happened to me but that is not the true case. “The truth is that the person attacked me with a cutlass and that he even hurt my back with the cutlass. Me being a policeman or as one of us, what would you do if you were the one? “It was there that I removed my sidearm and then they realized that something was about to happen and I’m also fighting for my life.
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April 04, 2022 02:55 UTC
'Let’s amend the Constitution and give Akufo-Addo a 3rd term' – Oliver Barker-Vormawor proposes
To Barker-Vormawor, Ghana has reached a very critical stage of its development and it requires the most trusted and strongest pair of hands. He noted that this stage of development that he is talking about is “stability” and not a change of government. "It is for this reason that I propose that the President should amend the Constitution to extend his stay in Office. "Shalom"What the Constitution says about the President's term of office. (2) A person shall not be elected to hold office as President of Ghana for more than two terms."
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April 03, 2022 23:50 UTC
‘Tamale Interchange’ is a flyover - Civil Engineer
According to the engineer, for the road infrastructure (bridge) in Tamale to be an interchange, it must offer the opportunity for road users to switch roads. “The Ako-Adjei interchange is a three-tier interchange because the road that you can interchange into the other lane is an interchange. “… so, if you look at the Tamale Interchange, it is a flyover, others will say it is an interchange, but for us (engineers), it is a flyover. Meanwhile, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has said that the Tamale Interchange is the first interchange in the northern part of Ghana. “Let me mention that yesterday, it was my honour and great pleasure to have commissioned the Tamale Interchange, the first such interchange in the northern sector of our country, which the people of Tamale celebrated.
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April 02, 2022 03:22 UTC
Here is a list of transactions to be affected by E-Levy
The Electronic Transfer Levy Act, will impose a 1.50% levy on most electronic transfers. GhanaWeb takes a look at what the new Electronic Transfer Levy Act will cover when it is finally operationalised from May 1, 2022, as was disclosed by the Finance Minister. Mobile money transfers done between accounts on the same electronic money issuerii. Mobile money transfers from an account on one electronic money issuer to a recipient on another electronic money issueriii. Transfers between principal, master agent and agent’s accountsFind below the Electronic Transfer Levy ActView his Timepath below:
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April 01, 2022 10:33 UTC
An NDC MP Demanded Removal Of Minority Leadership Over 'Absenteeism' Saga – Muntaka
It has emerged that an unnamed National Democratic Congress Member of Parliament has demanded the removal of the Minority leadership in Parliament. This is as a result of the brouhaha surrounding some 7 out of 8 Minority MPs being marked as absent despite being present on March 29. Making his submission on the floor of Parliament, Minority Chief Whip Mohammed-Muntaka Mubarak said the leadership of the Minority could not sleep as a result of the anger that the issue created. He accused the clerks in Parliament as being partisan and only executing an agenda which he said was very unfortunate. Votes and proceedings of Parliament on the day indicate that 8 NDC MPs were marked absent with one NPP MP, Sarah Adwoa Safo marked absent.
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April 01, 2022 09:45 UTC
15Gp Reduction Fuel An Insult To Ghanaians – Sammy Gyamfi Fires Government
The National Communication Officer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) Mr. Sammy Gyamfi has described the government’s decision to reduce petroleum products by 15 pesewas as an insult to the people of Ghana. You have increased petroleum product by 70% just in three months, then when it is time for you to reduce it, you claim you’ve done it by 15 pesewas,” Mr. Sammy Gyamfi said this in an interview with Adom TV monitored by MyNewsGH.com. Sammy Gyamfi’s comments come after the Minister for Finance Ken Ofori Atta on Thursday, March 24, 2022, announced that fuel prices in Ghana will go down by 15 pesewas per litre effective April 1, 2022. But speaking on the matter, the NDC National Communication Officer Mr. Sammy Gyamfi slammed the government saying it is an insult to its citizens. He also went further to chide the government saying the reduction won’t bring any positive impact on the lives of Ghanaians.
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March 29, 2022 09:48 UTC
Gabby Otchere-Darko Tackles John Mahama Over 'Attack' On Judiciary
A leading member of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko, has reacted to comments made by former President John Dramani Mahama against the Judiciary, describing them as ‘politicized’. Addressing the US Chapter of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) at Bentley University over the weekend, John Mahama said governance institutions including the judiciary have been politicised and must therefore undergo reforms. It is only in Ghana that a Supreme Court will make a decision that a birth certificate is not proof of citizenship,” he said. John Mahama, who filed a petition at the Supreme Court challenging the 2020 election results lost unanimously. Felix Kwakye Ofosu, an aide to John Mahama, has in recent times also opined that the Judiciary has borne hostility towards the NDC.
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March 29, 2022 09:48 UTC
Watch how Nigeria's penalty against Ghana was disallowed
Sports News of Saturday, 26 March 2022Source: www.ghanaweb.comGhana draw goalless against NigeriaSuper Eagles bitter about penalty decisionSuper Eagles to host Ghana in AbujaMoroccan referee Redouane Jiyed overturned a penalty decision he awarded to the Super Eagles of Nigeria in their game against the Black Stars in the 2022 World Cup playoffs. Black Stars midfielder Baba Iddrisu touched the ball with his hand in the box after the Super Eagles attackers mounted pressure on him. Referee Redouane Jiyed quickly moved to the spot to award a penalty to Nigeria. However, the referee took a look at the incident from the Video Assistant Referee after which he overturned the decision. Watch the penalty incident below.
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March 26, 2022 21:19 UTC
Lady Who Resurrected After Doctors Pronounced Her Dead Has Died Again
Multiple reports indicated that a lady who had been pronounced dead at the Ridge Hospital came back to life a day after. The story of Zuweira as narrated by her aunt, Rabi-Dan Alpha Shaributu, was that she was pronounced dead by doctors on Thursday, March 24, 2022. My Niece was announced dead yesterday. In a latest development, however, Rabi Dan-Alphha Sharubutu has claimed that Zuweira who was a professional makeup artist has died again. According to the aunt, her niece passed away on the morning of Saturday, March 26, 2022, a day after she came back to life.
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March 26, 2022 16:16 UTC
Fuel Shortage To Hit Ghana As BOST Workers Go Red Over MD Provencal
Ghana faces a real-time risk of fuel shortage hitting the country as workers of state-owned Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company BOST threaten to lay down their tools over poor management decisions by their Managing Director, Edwin Provencal, who allegedly earns more than 1.35 million Ghana Cedis as a net salary. The Managing Director, Edwin Provencal is said to have unilaterally issued a memo dated 25th March 2022 to impose “austerity measures” on all Staff without any consideration for the inputs of the staff Unions who are key stakeholders. Some staff say benefits they started enjoying under the Kwame Awuah-Darko administration have all but vanished under successive MDs and will not sit aloof and allow Provencal to “finish” them. “In solidarity with members who heard this demoralizing news by the Managing director, we ask you to put on red hand band until further notice,” the Union Statement said. Please report any inappropriate content to us, and we will evaluate it as a matter of priority.
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March 26, 2022 12:16 UTC
Ayew Tests Negative For COVID-19, Fit For Eagles Clash
The Black Stars have been handed a major boost ahead of the crucial play-off against Nigeria, after Crystal Place forward Jordan Ayew tested negative for COVID-19 and will now be available for the World Cup play-off on Friday. Despite the forward testing positive for COVID-19, Black Stars head coach Otto Addo included him in his 27-man squad that was released. However, Ghana Football Association, through its Communications Director, Henry Asante Twum, confirmed that the Crystal Palace player’s test has turned out negative and would be available for selection for the World Cup play-off against Nigeria. “Jordan Ayew has tested negative for Covid and will join the team later this week in Kumasi ahead of the Nigeria game,” Asante Twum was quoted as saying by ghanaweb.com. Ayew was named alongside Felix Afena Gyan, Kwasi Okyere Wriedt, and Christopher Antwi-Adjei by Addo as the four attacking options for the Black Stars.
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March 24, 2022 11:11 UTC
Prepare to pay higher charges, things are hard - Adum sex workers to customers
Regional News of Thursday, 24 March 2022Source: www.ghanaweb.comCorrespondence from Ashanti RegionCommercial sex workers in Adum, Kumasi, have hinted at an upsurge in their daily charges due to the current economic hardships. Some of these commercial sex workers who spoke to GhanaWeb said they have been too generous to their customers, and it was about time they do things that will better their lives. Speaking in an exclusive interview with GhanaWeb, these sex workers who ply their businesses at Adum-Kumasi said the night charge which used to be Gh¢150 is now shooting to Gh¢200 and Gh¢250 based on consent. It affects us a lot, and we also need to do things that will redeem us from this hell," one of them told GhanaWeb. They also revealed that short-time charges that used to be Gh¢50 have now moved to Gh¢70.
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March 24, 2022 09:51 UTC
Details of how Parliament adjourned sitting for 30 mins to prevent minority from blocking loan approval
Joe Wise indicated that the ‘ayes’ had it after voting and therefore the loan agreement was approved. She said that there has not been peace in the house ever since Supreme Court gave a ruling. She, therefore, advised the Speaker to adjourn sitting for both parties to meet to resolve the underlying issues that are affecting the business of the House. House adjourned, shifts business focus after resumption:The House was then adjourned and upon return, both parties moved away from the issues and continued with the proceedings of the House. He however reiterated that minority would always raise the issue of quorum whenever the need be.
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March 24, 2022 06:15 UTC
Cedi Was Worst Performing Currency In The World Under Mahama – Gabby Says As He Shares 2014 FT Report
Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko, a leading member of the New Patriotic Party, NPP, has referenced a 2014 news story to buttress the state of the economy at the time. The photo Gabby shared had highlighted a portion that spoke about the plight of the local currency at the time. Two of Gabby’s economic posts are produced below:On March 17 and 18, he tweeted respectively: “2022 began without the usual $3bn injection of Eurobond cash. There should be a national debate: do we want IMF or E-Levy or both or none? Please report any inappropriate content to us, and we will evaluate it as a matter of priority.
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March 23, 2022 10:44 UTC
A Whip Needed In Cabinet To Force Akufo-Addo Take Hard Decisions – Adongo Explains
Member of Parliament for Bolgatanga Central, Isaac Adongo, has stated that the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo deserves to be whipped in order for him to make ‘difficult’ economic decisions. According to him, the President needs such force to be applied on him in order to turn the country’s economic downturn around. He indicated that the Akufo-Addo-led administration ought to be blamed fully and squarely for the current situation, adding that there was the need for ‘difficult decisions’ to be taken to salvage the situation. “The decisions that have to be taken are very difficult decisions. And the government that always wants to look good in the eyes of Ghanaians is not the type of government that can take the difficult decisions.
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March 23, 2022 10:18 UTC