New media creating threats that negatively influence elections – Kojo Asante
Out of the nine and so elections which include parliamentary and presidential elections organized within the sub-region one can say that only Liberia passed on without any significant challenges. He further stated that, ICTs pose difficult challenges for electoral integrity despite how good and sophisticated it is in working. “In recent years, foreign governments have used social media and the internet to interfere in elections around the globe. Social Media has proved a useful tool for the extremist group to send messages of hate and to incite violence,” he added. WAEON seeks to support its member organizations to identify and advance best practices for election observation to promote democratic elections in West Africa.
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July 12, 2021 16:41 UTC
We don't have enough spaces for ICU cases - GMA on rising coronavirus cases
General Secretary of GMA, Dr. Justice Yankson attributed this to the surge in the country's case count of coronavirus. He pointed out that this could lead the country to experience a third wave of the virus which is fast spreading. So clearly, this could be the beginning of potentially another third wave...Our ability to handle severe critical cases in terms of ICU spaces, generally as a country we don’t have enough space for that category of persons. Another concern raised by Dr. Yankson is inadequate oxygen and other equipment at the major hospitals in the country. Ridge Hospital, according to myjoyonline report has 16 ICU beds, with 8 beds already occupied.
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July 12, 2021 15:56 UTC
Be objective when discussing car loans of MPs - NPP MP to Ghanaians
He explained that there is the need to discuss whether or not there is a need for the type of cars they use and whether or not they serve the right purposes. Joseph Cudjoe made this known when he appeared on GhanaWeb TV's flagship current affairs programme, The Lowdown, with host, Nii Akwei Ismail Akwei. He was responding to a question on the recent announcement that $28 million has been dedicated to MPs as loans that will enable them to purchase vehicles. Asked if he thought this arrangement is a productive one, he said:"$28 million for 275 Members of Parliament. So, let's be objective in these matters whether the need exists, or it does not," Cudjoe explained.
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July 12, 2021 15:56 UTC
Akufo-Addo's luxurious trip: Speaker to schedule time for Ofori-Atta to answer questions
General News of Monday, 12 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe finance minister is expected to appear before the Parliament to respond to looming questions over the cost involved in President Akufo-Addo’s last official visit overseas. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa had earlier filed a motion compelling Ken Ofori-Atta to appear before the House to respond to questions regarding the cost involved in the president's trip; a move which is still yet to take place. “Mr Speaker, the question has not been answered not because the Finance Minister is asking for more time but it has been directed by Mr Speaker that he (Mr Bagbin) will schedule an appropriate time,” he stated. He added, “take me for the record that it is Mr Speaker’s decision, not that of the Business Committee. The reason the finance minister is not here is because, Mr Speaker directed that he will see to it that he (Finance Minister) is scheduled to do so.
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July 12, 2021 15:45 UTC
Court dismisses Senyo Hosi’s GH¢8m defamation suit against Kennedy Agyapong
General News of Monday, 12 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comAn Accra High Court has thrown out a defamation suit filed by the Chief Executive Officer of Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors, Senyo Hosi, against the Member of Parliament for Assin North, Kennedy Agyapong. Mr Hosi filed the suit on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, asking the court to award 5million cedis compensation against Kennedy Agyepong and GH¢3 million against Kencity Media, a company owned by Mr. Agyapong. Compensatory damages of GH¢5, 000,000.00 for injury to character and integrity against 1 defendant. Compensatory damages of GH¢3, 000,000.00 for injury to character and integrity against 2 defendants. Compensatory damages of GH¢1, 000,000.00 for injury to character and integrity against 3 defendants.
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July 12, 2021 15:45 UTC
Video Flashback: We have taken steps to reduce cost of doing business at the ports – Ofori-Atta
Business News of Monday, 12 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comIn 2019, the finance minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, making a presentation before the Parliament said the Akufo-Addo-led government will introduce a wave of reforms aimed at reducing the cost of doing business at the ports. According to him, these major reforms have boosted revenue at the country’s ports and facilitated trade efficiently after being introduced back in 2017. “Mr Speaker, the major reforms at the ports include the following; the paperless system, joint inspection management systems, cargo tracking notes, reduction in benchmark values and the Ghana Revenue Authority however is duly yet to implement the under-listed reforms,” Ken Ofori-Atta earlier told Parliament. Watch the video below as first published by GhanaWeb in 2019:
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July 12, 2021 15:11 UTC
Why focus on the small slips and not the unnecessary spending from the past? - Joseph Cudjoe
He said that, in relation to judgement debts that have recently been awarded the country, this government has rather done a better job at avoiding the payment of higher debts; debts he edescribed as "unnecessary." Speaking on GhanaWeb TV's The Lowdown, Joseph Cudjoe said that the government has saved the nation from paying very colossal amounts in debts and those are small slips compared with the other higher payments made in past governments. A staep that was being taken to curtail that unnecessary spending, some successful, few slip - one slip, and then you are crying? "We weren't on a frivolous spending and that came; you were implementing a solution and that came out of it," he explained. Watch it here:You can nominate personalities and organisations for the GhanaWeb Excellence Awards via this link.
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July 12, 2021 14:37 UTC
Why some men perform below 6 minutes in bed
LifeStyle of Monday, 12 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Men who perform sex within 6 minutes and above are considered normal• Those who perform below 6 minutes are either stressed out, smoked or have had too much alcohol• This was made known by a consultant urologist at the Korle-Bu Teaching hospitalMost times, people wonder why some men perform below the belt during sexual intercourse. Though these men think they've reached their peak, some ladies think otherwise because their expectations were not met. A consultant urologist at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Dr Matthew Yamoah Kyei, has revealed why these men perform below the 'normal' 6 minutes duration. He attributed the low performance in bed to stress, smoking, excessive intake of alcohol among other factors. He noted that penis sizes do not matter during sex, adding that the strength of the penis and the man and his ability to satisfy the woman in bed is what matters.
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July 12, 2021 14:37 UTC
N/R: Heap of garbage pose danger to residents of Kalpoheni
Regional News of Monday, 12 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comCorrespondence from Northern RegionA heap of garbage left uncollected at the Kalpoheni community in the Sagnarigu municipality is posing danger to the health of the residents who live around there. The garbage which has accumulated and left uncollected has started to emanate offensive odour with some of the rubbish been blown back into the nearby houses. Nabila assured the residents that, the Assembly is still committed to making sure the garbage is cleared. Meanwhile, one of the residents, Madam Damata who spoke to GhanaWeb, lamented bitterly about the situation, adding that, “the garbage is too much for us. Madam Damata has called on the Sagnarigu Municipal Assembly to listen to their cry and ensure the garbage is cleared.
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July 12, 2021 14:26 UTC
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II expresses concerns about disturbances in Ejura
General News of Monday, 12 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• The Asantehene has spoken about the disturbances that happened in Ejura• Speaking through the Ejurahene, Barimma Osei Hwedie II, he expressed great worry about all that has been happening there• He expressed his commitment to seeing an end to the mayhem in the areaSince the disturbances in Ejura, the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has been concerned about the mayhem, explains one of his sub-chiefs. But the Asante King has been worried about all that has been happening in Ejura, making this known through the Ejurahene, Barimma Osei Hwedie II, reports the Daily Guide newspaper. "The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, is not happy about the bloodshed and destruction of properties that has happened in Ejura. The Asante Manponghene, Daasebre Osei Bonsu, is also worried about the unfortunate situation in Ejura," the report said. Ejura falls under the jurisdiction of the Asantehene, where the Ejurahene serves under the Asante Mamponghene, who is also the occupant of the Silver Stool of Asanteman.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 12, 2021 14:15 UTC
My close friends accused me of using ‘juju’ to boost my career – Bisa Kdei reveals
He said his own friends were spreading rumours that he (Bisa Kdei) practices sorcery. Bisa has carved a niche for himself as one of the best and successful high-life musicians Ghana has ever had. He has successfully churned back-to-back hits including; ‘Brother brother’, ‘Mansa’ and many others which shot him unto the global market. Recently, one of his songs ‘Asew’ was used as a soundtrack in Netflix’s 2020 Christmas movie titled ‘Jingle Jangle’. If they are not around you, you won’t be pushed to succeed,”Asides from singing, Bisa is also a record producer and talents manager.
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July 12, 2021 14:15 UTC
Today In History: If you jailed pastors for lockdown breaches, jail party faithful too - Agyinasare
He explained that just as pastors were arrested for flouting the protocols, party faithful who do the same must be made to face the law. “That means that there should not be different laws for different people. “That means that there should not be different laws for different people. According to Bishop Agyinasare, that is just one example of how politicians have adulterated the pillars of society. “And, so, we can change our schools from JSS to JHS; SSS to SHS, to this one and that one, till we don’t even know where it is going”, Bishop Agyinasare observed.
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July 12, 2021 14:03 UTC
Bank of Ghana to pilot nation’s first digital currency in September
Business News of Monday, 12 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comGhana’s central bank is set to begin the first of a three-pilot-phased rollout for the nation’s digital currency in September this year. The currency which is known as the e-cedi is expected to operate in a sandbox interim and hinged on advancing financial inclusion and facilitating trade towards a cash-lite economy. First deputy governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Maxwell Opoku-Afari, providing details at a workshop for Business Journalists said the digital currency when fully adopted will outline the use of other digital currencies. “Digital Currency is part of the central bank acknowledging the need for digital payment and digital delivery of financial services. By this, the Bank of Ghana will provide a platform on which we can add more value to digital transactions,” Dr Opoku-Afari said.
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July 12, 2021 13:52 UTC
15-year-old student behind 3 fire outbreaks at Accra Academy
General News of Monday, 12 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com•A Form 2 student at Accra Academy has confessed to having set fire to dormitories• The boy has been handed over to the Police for investigations• He explains that he wasn't happy being a boarding studentA 15-year-student of the Accra Academy Senior High School has admitted to having been behind three separate fire outbreaks on campus. Reports from Graphic disclosed that the Form Two student, name withheld, has been handed over to the police for investigation. Based on a recent fire recorded on June 23, 2021, authorities of the school set up a Committee to investigate the unfortunate incidents at the school. The student who explained that he was forced to enroll at Accra Academy confessed that he secretly set the dormitory on fire intending to close down the school. In January 2021, GhanaWeb reported on a fire incident at one of the new dormitories at Accra Academy which destroyed several properties including food items, trucks, books, chop boxes, mattresses among other valuables.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 12, 2021 13:07 UTC