'No place like home, don’t leave Ghana for greener pastures' – French ambassador
She made the comments while addressing students this week (February 17, 2022) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. Sophie-Ave had been invited as the Special Guest to grace the inaugural National Union of Ghana Students, NUGS, General Assembly sitting which took place at the KSB Block C Auditorium. "You shouldn't leave the country (Ghana) for greener pastures elsewhere, there's no place like home," she advised in her brief comments to students present. We don’t make and we don’t overturn decisions made by the Immigration Service,” she stated. While encouraging Ghanaians to use appropriate channels for their French visa applications, Ambassador Sophie-Avé, noted that there are laid down procedures leading to the acquisition of visa.
Source:GhanaWeb
February 19, 2022 07:39 UTC
Rejoinder: MoCD debunks Speaker directs government to present Airtel-Tigo acquisition deal before Parliament for approval
The attention of the Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation (MoCD ) has been drawn to a social media report carried on the online portal “www.Ghanaweb.com” published on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, under the headline “Speaker-directs-govt-to-present-Airtel-Tigo-aquisition-deal-before-Parliament-for-approval”. The story suggests that the MoCD has been given a directive by the Speaker of Parliament to present the Airtel Tigo acquisition document to Parliament for approval. For the Records, the Speaker did not give any such directive. He merely made general comments to the Ministry of Finance. And we cannot depend on documents from those agencies as authentic documents to work with.
Source:GhanaWeb
February 17, 2022 10:28 UTC
Speaker Directs Govt To Present Airtel-Tigo Acquisition Deal Before Parliament For Approval
Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has directed the government to put before parliament the agreement for acquisition of Airtel-Tigo. Mr Bagbin spoke on the back of the government's acquisition of Airtel-Tigo following the company’s financial challenges. As of today after one year, its not been done and we cannot depend on document from agencies as authentic document to work with," he emphasized. Speaker's comments come after Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Sam George accused the minister of failing to account for the agreement in the acquisition of Airtel-Tigo. Ursula Owusu-Ekufful added the agreement will only be presented to parliament when finalized with the Finance Ministry and the Attorney General.
Source:GhanaWeb
February 15, 2022 18:46 UTC
NDC MPs Supporting Us To Pass E-Levy – NPP MP Alleges
Member of Parliament (MP) for New Juabeng South, Michael Okyere Baafi, has said that despite public criticisms against the controversial E-levy, opposition National Democratic Congress, NDC, MPs support its passage. Michael Okyere Baafi said the NDC MPs did not want to go public with their support for the E-levy out of fear of losing votes. When you watch TV, you see me in parliament…do you see the NDC MPs? NDC MPs have consented that the E-levy is a good thing. "The NDC is solidly behind NPP MPs to pass the E-levy.
Source:GhanaWeb
February 15, 2022 08:16 UTC
Francis Sosu’s comments on judges unacceptable – GBA
Appointment of judges not political - GBAEvery political judge will be fished out when we come to power – Francis Sosu warnsThe Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has said comments made by Madina MP, Francis Xavier Sosu regarding judges in the country were unprofessional and unacceptable. During the ‘Yentua Demo’, the Madina MP, Francis-Xavier Sosu, issued a stern warning to judges of the various law courts in the country against doing the bidding of the ruling government. A statement released by the GBA said,“The Ghana Bar Association has noted with disquiet and grave disappointment the assertion by Francis Xavier Sosu Esq. that some Judges are “political judges.”“The GBA finds the assertion by Francis Xavier Sosu Esq. very unprofessional, unfortunate, irresponsible and distasteful and same smacks of deep-seated ignorance, as the tenure of judges per the Constitution”The GBA explained judges cannot be political and their tenure cannot be determined by political appointments.
Source:GhanaWeb
February 15, 2022 05:30 UTC
Six police officers interdicted for roles in Lamashegu violence
General News of Monday, 14 February 2022Source: www.ghanaweb.comViolence rocks Lamashegu in the Tamale MetropolisPolice administration interdicts six officers involvedPolice, military team deployed to maintain peaceSix Police officers have been interdicted by the Service for their roles in a shooting incident that rocked Lamashegu, a suburb of the Northern Regional capital, Tamale. “Personnel from the Police Professional Standards Bureau (PPSB) have also been detailed alongside the CID to look at professional standard related issues of the incident,” the statement added. Other measures include that the Regional Commander should liaise with affected families and offer necessary support. Police appealed to the people of Lamashegu and wider Tamale Metropolis to remain calm as investigations continue. “We would like to assure the public that anybody found culpable will be dealt with according to the law,” the statement signed by DCOP Kwesi Ofori, Director-General, Public Affairs, concluded.
Source:GhanaWeb
February 14, 2022 06:40 UTC
How young girls used to hide out at this cave for Dipo rites
This rite is performed to initiate their young girls into adulthood. During their stay, they used one of the many hills at the now resource reserve – (Mogo Hills) as a campsite for their young girls who were eligible to go through the puberty rites (Dipo). Assistant Manager of the Shai Hills Resource Reserve, Ishmael Otoo, explained on the People & Places show that the girls were camped at the site for about 6 months in the past. Ishmael also noted that the number of ladies who were housed on the hills at a time depended on the availability of ‘puberty-ripe’ girls. Ishmael further explained what the markings on the bodies of these young girls signify.
Source:GhanaWeb
February 14, 2022 04:29 UTC
Anyone in authority who wants evidence of corruption is blind - Prof Adei
Speaking at the 2022 Bible Week Symposium organised by The Bible Society of Ghana in Accra on the theme: “The Bible, Corruption and Integrity,” he described corruption as a "systemic problem and hindering the economy’s growth." “But someone will take one million dollars instead and close eyes to corruption, which could rather save the nation 100 million and billions. He stressed: “Anyone in authority who says he wants evidence on corruption is blind. Prof. Adei also advocated that political and other public sector leaders needed to inculcate the anti-corruption fight by living by example. If we want to fight corruption, we can.
Source:GhanaWeb
February 13, 2022 06:29 UTC
Adwoa Safo Will Return From US Next Week – Aide
Nana Dubin Kwapong, personal assistant to Dome-Kwabenya Member of Parliament, Sarah Adwoa Safo, has disclosed that the MP will arrive in the country next week. In an interview with Joy News, Mr. Kwapong said although the MP was absent from the country, she was effectively discharging her constitutionally mandated duties. Mr. Kwapong further stated that Sarah Adwoa Safo was in support of the controversial E-levy contrary to the false impression being created by political detractors. He said the MP will be back in the country next week to support the passage of the E-Levy Bill. “As far as I’m speaking to the E-levy, it is something Honorable [Sarah Adwoa Safo] supports and when she comes to town, she will definitely be in Parliament to support its passage.
Source:GhanaWeb
February 12, 2022 13:19 UTC
Bobie Ansah’s wild allegations that may have sparked his troubles
On a previous episode on his show, Bobie Ansah accused the first lady of appropriating state lands to herself for the use of her private foundation. “Do you know that Rebecca Akufo-Addo and Samira have appropriated for themselves the aviation lands?” he questioned in a short video of the programme obtained by GhanaWeb. While Bobie Ansah was being prompted by one of the guests, the remaining two of the three guests urged him on. Kwabena Bobie Ansah has been arrested; his phone is off. Because when we close, he exercises around the junction before he goes home, but as of now, we don't know where Bobie Ansah is.
Source:GhanaWeb
February 12, 2022 01:11 UTC
Felix Kwakye Ofosu Drags Samira Bawumia Over 2016 Comment...
Former Deputy Minister for Information under the erstwhile National Democratic Congress government, Felix Kwakye-Ofosu, has called out Second Lady of the State, Hajia Samira Bawumia following the arrest of Accra FM journalist, Bobie Ansah. But reacting to the development in a Twitter, Kwakye-Ofosu accused the second lady of having double standards and being a hypocrite. Mr. Ofosu shared a 2016 publication by GhanaWeb, in which the second lady during a campaign event, tagged then President John Dramani Mahama as corrupt. The former deputy minister pointed out the similarity between the 2016 statement by the second lady and that made by the embattled journalist. While Bobie Ansah was being prompted by one of the guests, the remaining two of the three guests urged him on.
Source:GhanaWeb
February 11, 2022 19:38 UTC
Adwoa Safo Is Holding NPP Government To Ransom – Kennedy Agyapong
Assin Central Member of Parliament, Kennedy Agyapong has reacted to the continuous absence of Dome–Kwabenya MP, Sarah Adwoa Safo from Parliament. If what was done to him was done to Adwoa Safo, she would have taken NPP to ….do you understand? Adwoa Sarfo is holding the whole NPP to ransom. Ken Agyapong is not the only NPP MP to raise the concern regarding Sarah Adwoa Sarfo. “All 136 NPP MPs are always in Parliament except for Adwoa Safo.
Source:GhanaWeb
February 11, 2022 08:54 UTC
NPP Sabotaging Itself With The Passing Of E-Levy – Dela Coffie
Communications Expert Dela Coffie has indicated that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has exposed the fact that they are the same people sabotaging the passing of their own e-levy and not the Minority in Parliament. “At this stage, it’s no longer the minority that’s obstructing government efforts in the passage of the E-Levy bill. The Government of Ghana is faced with the strongest opposition to a levy they believe is a game changer. Read His Post BelowDear NPP in parliament,At this stage, it’s no longer the minority that’s obstructing government efforts in the passage of the E-Levy bill. Please report any inappropriate content to us, and we will evaluate it as a matter of priority.
Source:GhanaWeb
February 11, 2022 08:54 UTC
Accra FM’s Bobie Ansah arrested by 'security operatives'
General News of Friday, 11 February 2022Source: www.ghanaweb.comBobie Ansah was arrested after his show on ThursdayHe was done with his show after he was arrested at 10.00 pmBobie Ansah is the host of 'the Citizen show' on Accra FMKwabena Bobie Ansah, host of ‘the Citizen show’ on Accra FM has reportedly been arrested by persons purported to be National Security operatives, after his show on Thursday, February 10, 2022. Kwabena Bobie Ansah has been arrested; his phone is off. Because when we close, he exercises around the junction before he goes home; but as of now we don't know where Bobie Ansah is. That was when I asked passers-by about why the cars are moving around in such fashion only to find out that he [Kwabena Bobie Ansah] has been arrested. This brings to three the number of journalists arrested by security officials this year.
Source:GhanaWeb
February 11, 2022 08:02 UTC
Appiatse Fund Gets $5m From MAXAM’s $6m Fine
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has ordered $5 million out of the total $6 million fine imposed on MAXAM Ghana Limited to be paid into the coffers of the Appiatse Support Fund. The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor on Monday announced the imposition of a $1 million administrative fine and an additional $5 against MAXAM. “By law, the One Million Dollars (US$1,000,000.00), which constitutes the administrative fine, forms part of the Internally Generated Funds (IGF) of the Minerals Commission, the regulator of the sector. The President has, therefore, directed that the additional Five Million Dollars (US$5,000,000.00), to be paid by Maxam to Government, be donated to the Appiatse Support Fund to support the reconstruction of the community. Accordingly, I have directed the Minerals Commission to ensure that the said Five Million Dollars (US$5,000,000.00) is paid to the Appiatse Support Fund, in accordance with the agreed terms of payment,” the minister said.
Source:GhanaWeb
February 10, 2022 20:06 UTC