GhanaWeb Poll: 78.60% of respondents dissatisfied with security agencies handling of protests
General News of Wednesday, 7 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comA GhanaWeb poll has shown that some 78.60% of respondents represented by 2,563 votes have said they are dissatisfied with the approach of security agencies in the handling of protestors. The poll which was conducted from June 28, 2021, showed some 637 votes represented by 19.53% were however satisfied with the security agencies handling of protest in the country. In all, a total of 3,261 votes were garnered from the poll. Already youth groups such as the #FixtheCountry, the Economic Fighters League have been in Court battling with the Police to give them the green light to move ahead with their protests. See results from the poll below:
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July 07, 2021 11:37 UTC
Flashback: I don’t like NDC – Kweku Baako
He, however, stated that he won’t hesitate to support the policies of the NDC if they are good policies and will be of great benefits to Ghanaians. “I’ll be dishonest if I say for instance, I like the NDC or I endorse the NDC, I’ll be dishonest. Read the full story originally published on January 31, 2006, on GhanawebEditor-in-Chief of the New Crusading Guide newspaper, Abdul-Malik Kweku Baako Jr. has said he does not like the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) as a party. “I’ll be dishonest if I say for instance I like the NDC or I endorse the NDC, I’ll be dishonest. He also said even though he is a member of the Convention People’s Party (CPP), he votes for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in presidential elections.
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July 07, 2021 11:37 UTC
Parliament approves US$200 million World Bank loan to fight coronavirus pandemic
General News of Wednesday, 7 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com•Parliament has approved a US$200 million loan request by government to assist it to fight the coronavirus pandemic•Ghana will spend US$137.15 million to procure COVID-19 vaccines intended to inoculate 7.6 million people•Ghana has projected to vaccinate 20 million of its population by the end of 2021Parliament has approved a loan request by government from the World Bank to allocate an additional US$200 million to help it fight the coronavirus pandemic, Joy News has reported. “The committee was informed that each dose of the vaccine is estimated to cost US$10.55,” portions of the Committee’s report read. The loan facility, the Committee's report explained is aside a US$100 million and US$130 million loans taken from the World Bank back in 2020. “This is aside US$100 million and US$130 million loans taken from the World Bank for the COVID-19 Emergency Preparedness Plans 1 and 2 in 2020,” the report said. Additionally, portions of the loan from the World Bank will also go toward supporting vulnerable groups in society.
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July 07, 2021 09:22 UTC
What happened on Day 1 of Ejura Committee sitting
The two are the Ashanti Regional Minister, Simon Osei-Mensah and Erastus Asare Donkor, a journalist who shot the viral video of the shootings. Simon Osei-Mensah made the first appearance and mounted a spirited defence of his decision to order army personnel to the community. He claims to have received intel and did not have enough time to convey a Regional Security meeting on the intel as required by law. He saw nothing wrong with his unilateral decision to engage the service of army personnel contrary to what the law as pointed out by the committee members state. He dismissed suggestions from a member of the committee that the media could have exaggerated the incident.
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July 07, 2021 07:07 UTC
‘If Ghana will go to war, it will be from the media’ – Kennedy Agyapong
GhanaWeb monitored comments Agyapong made when he appeared on the July 6, 2021 edition of the Good Evening Ghana talk show. Asked whether he was concerned about the security situation in Ghana as has played out recently, he replied: “very concerned, about the media. I have always said that if Ghana will go to war, if Ghana will be destroyed; it will be from the media. “I’m surprised NDC ‘gat’ nerves to go on demo talking about security, they gat nerves; but you know, we have to tolerate them because it is about politics. The atrocities committed by these people in this country, they gat nerves,” a bewildered Agyapong added.
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July 07, 2021 06:33 UTC
Olympic Games: Ghana’s Azamati, Joe Paul pull out of major events
Whiles Azamati has opted out of the 200-metres race, his teammate Joe Paul has also pulled out of the 100-metre race. This, he says is to enable him focus on his area of specialty which is the 200-metre race and also reserve energy for the 4by100-metre race. This, he says is to enable him focus on his area of specialty which is the 100m race and the relays. “The decision we took for Azamati and Joe Paul to run one individual race each was influenced by the scheduling at the Tokyo Olympics. Team Ghana has pitched camp in Baltimore in the United States of America ahead of the games.
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July 07, 2021 06:22 UTC
March for Justice: Why Asiedu Nketia demonstrated in his car while others walked
Viral videos capture Asiedu Nketia standing in his car and jamming to the various reggae tunes that were played. From the Accra Mall where the demonstration commenced to Parliament where everything was brought to close, Asiedu Nketia is reported to have done his procession in his car. Speaking in an interview with Adom FM, Asiedu Nketia said took that decision to prevent his supporters from flouting the coronavirus rules. Victims of acts of violence from Ejura, Ablekuma Central, Odododiodioo, Banda etc must all not be denied justice. Instruct the Attorney General and the Minister of Justice to improve the justice system and Wean the Judiciary off partisan political influence.
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July 07, 2021 06:11 UTC
Why Bagbin was absent when NDC presented 'March for Justice' petition
In the absence of the speaker, leaders of the Majority and Minority caucuses received the petition promising that appropriate action will be taken on the demands. According to GhanaWeb sources, the speaker is currently out of the country on official assignment hence his absence when the 'March for Justice' protesters arrived to present their petition. This position is corroborated by Joy News journalist, Joseph Opoku Gakpo who disclosed on the station's Top Story programme of July 6 that Alban Bagbin was currently in Nigeria. Before arriving in parliament, the protest leaders had stopped at the presidency to present a copy of the petition to the president. The party's General Secretary Johnson Asiedu Nketia and Women’s Organiser Hannah Bissiw presented the petition which was received at the Jubilee House by a Deputy Chief of Staff, Emmanuel Adumua-Bossman.
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July 07, 2021 06:11 UTC
Respect Ga culture or return to your hometown - Nungua Paramount Chief
General News of Wednesday, 7 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comHead of the Nungua Traditional Council in the Greater Accra Region has called for a robust preservation of the customs, culture and beliefs of the Ga people. According to Professor Nii Odaifio Welentsi III, disregard for Ga culture and values by natives and non-indigenes alike was a worrying development that needed to be reversed. “The Homowo festival by the Gas commences from now till the end of September, and within this period rituals are performed accordingly. He entreated the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Henry Quartey, who was present at the durbar to champion the cause of preserving the Ga culture. Aside from the Greater Accra Regional Minister, also in attendance was the Mayor of Accra, Mohammed Adjei Sowah and a number of Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives.
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July 07, 2021 06:11 UTC
‘I’m surprised NDC ‘gat’ nerves to go on demo talking about security’ – Kennedy Agyapong
GhanaWeb monitored comments Agyapong made when he appeared on the July 6 edition of the Good Evening Ghana talk show. “I’m surprised NDC ‘gat’ nerves to go on demonstration talking about security, they gat nerves; but you know, we have to tolerate them because it is about politics. The atrocities committed by these people in this country, they gat nerves,” a bewildered Agyapong added. “Both PNDC and NDC (were disastrous), and I was surprised at Totobi Quakyi commenting on security. In his time at National Security, what did he do?
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July 07, 2021 06:11 UTC
Official: Wives of President, Vice President to receive salaries
The new arrangement will see the spouses of the first and second gentlemen officially being paid salaries which is a departure from the previous practice of paying them allowances. Under Article 71, the First Lady and Second Lady are not office holders so no one can determine their benefits under that article. Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings, Faustina Acheampong, Fulera Liman etc have all been receiving salaries since President Kufuor's time. Oppong-Nkrumah disclosed further that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo in 2019 established a committee chaired by Professor Yaa Ntiamoa-Baidu to make proposals on allowances paid to wives of President and his vice. It is, therefore, not true as it is being circulated that the President has approved of emoluments to the First Lady and Second Lady,” he addeed.
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July 07, 2021 06:00 UTC
Coronavirus: Govt paid GH¢157 for a pack of tissue paper – Suhuyini reveals
In mentioning some of the alleged corrupt practices witnessed under the government with regards to the coronavirus fight, he cited what he said was the inflated cost of a pack of tissue paper. The lawmaker said he sighted a contract where government paid a whopping GH¢157 for a pack of tissue paper. “Just the tissue paper being sold for GH¢157. Suhuyini also highlighted other aspects of the coronavirus battle which he contends government is failing at. He said most of the laboratories that undertake the testing have not been paid by the government.
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July 07, 2021 05:48 UTC
Why John Mahama was absent at NDC’s ‘March for Justice’ protest
John Mahama’s absence raised a few questions on social media as some persons wondered why he absented himself. But Sam George told Citi FM that the former president was occupied with other party matters that needed his attention. He said however that the protest would not have been successful without his behind-the-scenes support. The march was to protest over what they believe is injustice being perpetrated by the Akufo-Addo government. Speaking at the protest, Johnson Asiedu Nketia challenged President Akufo-Addo to ensure justice for victims of brutality at the hands of the country’s security agencies.
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July 07, 2021 05:48 UTC
There is no miracle at TB Joshua’s Synagogue but magic – Former aide
General News of Wednesday, 7 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• TB Joshua’s security aid believes the late prophet never performed miracles• He said he did magic at his church• He indicated that people who claim to be healed from a particular sickness deceive the publicCletus Ossai, former security aide to the late TB Joshua, has said there is no miracle at the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN). According to him, all the miracle works shown on the churches TV station, Emmanuel TV, are all planned by the church and it is not real. “The church will arrange with a hospital at Yaba, Federal Medical Centre for the result. TB Joshua, a televangelist, and founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) died on June 5, 2021, at the age of 57. The SCOAN is yet to name his successor.
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July 07, 2021 04:30 UTC