Makola fire: Fire Service, Ghana Water PROs trade blame
The GNFS Public Relations Officer is convinced that his outfit discharged their duties to the best of their abilities but for the lack of water and the weak water pressure which the Ghana Water Company Limited had to answer for. Asked about the lack of water in water hydrants within the catchment area, he replied: “It is true but unfortunately, all the hydrants that we have in the central business district does not have the pressure required for fire fighting. You and I know that one percent of our water bills goes to Ghana Water Company Limited, so if water company officials are here, they can answer that,” he said. When the station got the Ghana Water Company Limited, GWCL’s, PRO onto the programme, Stanley Martey also mounted a defense over how his outfit was doing its utmost best against resource constraints. “I think apart from the Makola area, there are other hydrants within the metropolis so that if you don’t have enough water in Makola, they could fall on other hydrants close by.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 06, 2021 07:39 UTC
Family of 48-year-old man sues 37 Military Hospital for GH¢2 million
General News of Tuesday, 6 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• The family of the deceased is accusing the 37 Military Hospital of medical negligence• The family wants the court to granted them GH¢2 million• Asare-Kumah died at the 37 Military Hospital after surgeryThe 37 Military Hospital has been hit with a GH¢2 million suit for medical negligence in the handling of a patient by name Solomon Asare-Kumah. Family of the 48-year-old who died at the hospital after surgery are alleging that officials of the hospital did not follow due process in handling their departed family member. The family is praying the court to grant them over GHC¢2million as damages against the 37 Military Hospital. He narrated his brother was subsequently transferred to the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital for Inferior Vena Carver procedure after which he was referred to the 37 Military Hospital for the surgery. I had to calm myself down because I was so angry.”Unfortunately for the family, Asare-Kumah died twenty-four hours after the surgery.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 06, 2021 07:30 UTC
NDC's 'March for Justice': All you need to know
The Ghana Police Service under the guise of the COVID-19 Restrictions Act sought to prevent the demonstration and indeed succeeded in getting a court warrant against them. But did not deter the campaigners who successfully held the protest on social media with over ten thousand posts. Finality was however brought to the case when the Supreme Court quashed a perpetual injunction on the #FixTheCountry campaigners, giving then the all clear to stage their demonstration. #FixTheCountry angerThe #FixTheCountry conveners did not take kindly to the sudden change of position by the police. Oliver Vomawor turned down the request, stating that: “One of the things we need to be mindful of is that #FixTheCountry is not a group or entity.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 06, 2021 07:07 UTC
Lame duck Oppong-Boanuh is a civilian IGP - Asiedu Nketia
General News of Tuesday, 6 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Asiedu Nketia says James Oppong-Boanuh should have resigned from his position• He claims Oppong-Boanuh lacks respect from the police officers• He added that Oppong-Boanuh is doing the bidding of the ruling partyJohnson Asiedu Nketia, the General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress has questioned the allegiance and loyalty of the Inspector General of Police (IGP), James Oppong-Boanuh. Asiedu Nketia in an Adom FM interview opined that James Oppong-Boanuh is more interested doing the bidding oof the New Patriotic Party than serving Ghanaians. He noted that the IGP lacks the respect and confidence of the service men and women as they consider him to be retired. He is there because of the political party and not because of national security. Asiedu Nketia was speaking in relation to the disturbances that ensued at Ejura in the aftermath of Macho Kaaka’s death.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 06, 2021 06:56 UTC
Is this the Ghana that was handed to you? – Captain Smart quizzes President Akufo-Addo
According to him, Ghana under the NPP government has become synonymous with insecurity with the government exhibiting signs of suppressing opposing views. Captain Smart on his show questioned President Akufo-Addo if he inherited a country with a reputation of making attempts to ensure that persons whose utterances do not correspond to that of the government are dealt with. “Nana Addo, let me tell you, this is not the NPP that was handed to you. We are all NPP but let me say this, the NPP is gradually becoming the most intolerant party in Africa. Captain Smart cautioned President Akufo-Addo to be wary of the happenings under him as they give credence to Kofi Coomson’s assertions about him.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 06, 2021 06:56 UTC
Ghana still has reputation for corruption and lack of transparency – CNN’s Richard Quest tells Ofori-Atta
Richard Quest on Friday, July 2, 2021 interacted with Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta on how he is steering the country’s economy through the coronavirus pandemic. As background information to his first question, Richard Quest recognized some the successes chalked by the Akufo-Addo administration. He however noticed despite these successes, the government has been slapped with allegations of corruption and lack of transparency. They also received high profile endorsement with Steve Wonder saying he is moving to Ghana to escape racial injustice in US. Ghana is perceived as a stable and is doing better but you still have this reputation for corruption and lack of transparency and you now have this this additional issue of rebuilding this economy after COVID-19….,” Richard Quest told Ken Ofori- Atta.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 06, 2021 06:56 UTC
Market Fires: Five times infernos have ravaged major markets in 2021
As the wait continues for 'the report' and further wait for when its recommendations will be implemented, Ghana now experiences an annual ritual of infernos ravaging major markets. We are just halfway through the year 2021 and already some major markets have been hit with millions of cash and items being consumed by these fires. The shops that were gutted by the fire were mostly sandals manufacturing shops at the Kumasi Central Market. Eye witness account has it that the Central Market Fire started around 8:48 pm on Sunday while the shoemakers were still working. In the wee hours of Monday, May 10, 2021 an inferno broke out and consumed some shops in that market.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 06, 2021 06:45 UTC
Ejura disturbances: Five personalities at the center of the incident
As the families and people of Ejura deepen calls for justice and closure, amid two probed by the police and a ministerial inquiry ordered by the president, GhanaWeb profiles five personalities who have been at the center of the Ejura shooting. Salisu Bamba, the Municipal Chief Executive of the Ejura SekyeredumaseSalisu Bamba, the MCE for Ejura Sekyeredumase has been under fire since the attack and more so after the death of Kaaka. Baba Iddi - Brother of the deceasedThe brother of the deceased, one Baba Iddi, has been identified by a an eyewitness as the culprit in the attack that led to Kaaka's death. “I saw Baba Iddi, Kaaka's brother trying to pull him into darkness and so I quickly rushed to knock on Kaaka's wife's door for her to come witness the incident and that was when Baba Iddi left Kaaka and went outside,” she said in an interview with Kessben TV. Baba Iddi is currently in police grips as investigations continue.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 06, 2021 06:45 UTC
Fire erupts at SCOAN premises on Day 1 of TB Joshua’s funeral
The fire started after a candlelight procession held at the premises to kickstart a weeklong funeral and burial ceremony for founder of the church, Temitope Balogun Joshua – popularly referred to as TB Joshua. The SCOAN is yet to officially comment on the incident. Today is day 2 of the funeral ceremony with a tribute service slated for today and tomorrow (6th – 7th July). TB Joshua died on June 5 at the age of 57. The SCOAN is yet to name his sucessor.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 06, 2021 06:11 UTC
You have suffered the most under Akufo-Addo - NDC Zongo caucus woos Muslims to join demo
This, according to the National Zongo Caucus of the NDC, is because of what they describe as the several incidences of assault Muslims have suffered at the hands of the New Patriotic Party-led government. “This march, among other things, is against the atrocities and injustice meted out on the people of Ghana especially Muslims in our Zongo communities,” Alhaji Cole Younger, the NDC National Caucus Coordinator, stated in the statement. Below is the full statement:NATIONAL ZONGO CAUCUS OF THE NDC3rd July, 2021For Immediate Release:NDC ZONGO CAUCUS URGES ALL MEMBERS TO JOIN THE 6TH JULY DEMONSTRATION. The aforementioned precedents grounds the accusation of hypocrisy and disrespect to the Muslims and Zongo people by the NPP government especially Bawumia. Alhaji Cole Younger(National Zongo Caucus Coordinator – 0244842303)
Source:GhanaWeb
July 06, 2021 00:56 UTC
Over 500 shops, monies burnt in Makola fire outbreak
Some of these affected shops served as a warehouse for some traders whiles others housed traders who sold wigs, weave-ons, perfumes, jewelleries among others. They noted that the fire started about 8:30am and the fire service personnel visited the scene late. "The Fire Service personnel have caused more harm than good. Can you imagine they walked to the scene to confirm whether the shops were really in flames? The Fire Service personnel arrived around 9am and that was when they started calling for reinforcement.
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July 05, 2021 18:33 UTC
ASEPA petitions Speaker to investigate Carlos Ahenkorah
It added that the conduct of the Tema West legislator also constituted a breach of the privileges of Parliament. The Speaker, Alban Bagbin, assured ASEPA that the petition would be studied and the right action taken. He stressed the need for more civil society engagements especially in the work of parliament and said no government can make democracy possible without civil society playing its active role. Speaker Bagbin further highlighted the importance of enhancing parliament-citizen interfaces and engagements through a partnership with civil society and think tanks as captured in parliament’s Corporate Strategic Plan (2020-2024). The Speaker commended the leadership of ASEPA for growing to become one of the national voices in the short period it has existed.
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July 05, 2021 17:36 UTC
Kaaka's attacker was his brother - Woman alleges
Speaking to Kessben TV in an interview, the woman said she saw Baba Iddi, a brother of Kaaka attacking him, after which he pulled the body of the deceased away from the scene of the murder. She narrated that, she heard noise outside whilst preparing for dawn prayers (Salat al-zhur) but didn’t know what Baba was doing at the time. According to her, she thought Kaaka was trying to clear goats from the compound when she first heard the noise but then it continued consistently and then she heard Kaaka breathing heavily. She has however, reported the case to the police and Baba Iddi has since been arrested. She also alleged that Baba Iddi may be suffering from mental illness.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 05, 2021 17:26 UTC
Declaring Castro dead is totally unnecessary – Kofi Kinaata
Entertainment of Monday, 5 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comHighlife musician, Kofi Kinaata has described as unnecessary plans to declare Castro dead per the provisions of the constitution. In his view, such a move is unnecessary because Castro’s family and loved ones are still suffering from his absence. Kofi Kinaata has joined the section of Ghanaians who find it needless to declare the musician dead. “Again, we don’t feel his presence or contribution in our lives, which is a great loss so what is the point in declaring him dead? Declaring him dead will not kill him or prevent him from coming back home when he feels like doing that if he is not dead,” he added.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 05, 2021 16:52 UTC
Commercial Court throws out PDS application against ECG asset management case
Business News of Tuesday, 6 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• PDS has lost its case at the Commercial court, against the ECG• The case was led in court by Attorney-General, Godfred Dame, for the government• PDS was supposed to help the ECG in the management of ECG’s assets, and to make the utility provider more efficientAn application by the Power Distribution Services (PDS) challenging the cancellation of its operation licenses has been dismissed by the Commercial Division of the Accra High Court. PDS sent in the application after the termination of a concession agreement it had with the government, through the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), to manage its assets. A report by graphic.com.gh said that last year, the PDS dragged the government to the High Court with a judicial review application seeking the court to quash the cancellation of its operation licenses by the government. It will be recalled that PDS won a concession through a private sector participation (PSP) in the management of ECG’s assets, and to make the utility provider more efficient. This was also to access the US$498 million that the US government had offered the country for its power sector under the power compact, or the US Millennium Challenge Compact II (MCC II).
Source:GhanaWeb
July 05, 2021 16:41 UTC