How J.B. Danquah, others were arrested under the Preventive Detention Act
The arrest came after an alleged coup plot to murder then President Kwame Nkrumah and other ministers was discovered. Known as the Preventive Detention Act, J.B. Danquah and alleged leaders of the strike movement were arrested on October 3, 1961 over their involvement in the plot to murder the president and sow discontent in the country. J.B. Danquah who was arrested along with others, was the 1960 presidential candidate of the United People Party. Some other four arrested members of parliament subsequently had their seats in house revoked with by-elections held in their respective constituencies. J.B. Danquah later died in prison on February 4, 1965
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October 03, 2021 11:48 UTC
Ablakwa digs up how Akufo-Addo opposed JJ's purchase of presidential jet in 2000
Find below, an extract from Nana Akufo-Addo's debate contribution in Parliament some 21 years ago when President Rawlings initiated steps to purchase Ghana's third Presidential Jet - the Gulfstream GIII. “Nana Akufo-Addo (NPP — Abuakwa): Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker, for the opportunity to contribute to this debate. Soon we shall be calling him His Majesty in this House, Mr. Speaker — at his grace. Presidential spokesperson Eugene Arhin, has disputed the claims that the president flew on particular jets that Ablakwa mentioned but also tacitly admitted that those trips were not aboard the presidential jet. "They are rather opting to share our presidential jet with us in the true spirit of Pan Africanism.
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October 03, 2021 06:02 UTC
Ejura report: Akomea challenges Pratt's judgment calls
General News of Sunday, 3 October 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comHead of InterCity STC, Nana Akomea, has tasked veteran journalist, Kwesi Pratt Jnr, to desist from making judgment calls on the Ejura Committee report. The duo were guests on Peace FM's Kokrokoo programme last Friday where discussions into the report was on the table for discussion. "If you have admitted here that you have yet to read the full report, why then are you making judgment calls on the report," Akomea asked Pratt. Pratt responded that his initial views on the issue were based on newspaper reports and that he had admitted so even before making his submissions. Akomea however pointed to parts of the submissions especially the claim that the District Police Commander was being scapegoated by the Committee as a definitive judgment call that would have required a full understanding of the report to appreciate or disagree with.
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October 03, 2021 04:30 UTC
Delay bags 3 GOWA awards, retains Woman Of The Year title
Entertainment of Sunday, 3 October 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comMedia personality and TV show host, Deloris Frimpong Manso, alias ‘Delay’ has retained a gong she won last year, the GOWA 2021 “Outstanding Woman Of The Year” award. She also won two other awards, the GOWA entrepreneur of the year and TV personality of the year. An emotional Delay after receiving her award recounted her struggles growing up before dedicating the award to her sister and late mother. I will like to dedicate this award to my sister and the blessed memory of my mother”. Finally fans of Delay, what can I do without you so happy you all came to support your sister,” she said.
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October 03, 2021 03:56 UTC
MCE for Weija-Gbawe retained via popular acclamation
This was after the Assembly Members and the government appointees of the Weija-Gbawe Municipal Assembly publicly announced their intention to give Mr. Kumor a popular acclamation. This was however overturned by the Electoral Commission on the grounds that the Assembly Members needed to cast their ballots. Addressing the gathering, Mr. Kumor expressed his appreciation to President Akufo-Addo for again nominating him for the position of MCE. Mr Kumor assured all gathered that he will continue to pursue pro-poor polices to bring sustainable development to the Municipality. “I hope that Mr. Kumor is going to channel his energy into fighting the challenges that have consistently become detrimental to the development of the Assembly,” Mr. Quartey noted.
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October 03, 2021 01:41 UTC
Don't arrest youth who vandalised power supply office, police station - Ya-Na Abukari II
Regional News of Saturday, 2 October 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comYa-Naa Abukari II, overlord of Dagbon has appealed to the northern regional command of the Ghana Police Service to stop arresting errant youth who recently attacked electricity supply officials and a local police station. The overlord admonished power supply entities, Volta River Authority - Northern Electricity Distribution Company (VRA-NEDCo), to reconsider their boycott of services in the wake of physical attacks on their officials by some residents. "The devastating economic consequences of withdrawing their services should not be lost on them. He, therefore, appeals to them to resume work to alleviate the suffering of the people and their economic activities." A recent viral video showing police, accompanying VRA-NEDCo officials on their rounds, assaulting a resident accused of engaging in illegal power connection is believed to have triggered a backlash of attacks on police and electricity supply officers.
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October 02, 2021 22:30 UTC
Police begin probe into mysterious death of 35-year-old farmer at Bunkpurugu
Crime & Punishment of Sunday, 3 October 2021Source: gbcghanaonline.comPolice in the Bunkpurugu District of the North East Region have commenced investigation into the death of a farmer at Kpentaung, a village near Bunkpurugu. The deceased farmer, Matthew Namisom, aged 35 years, was found dead in his room. He is believed to have been allegedly having an affair with the suspect’s wife for some time now. ASP Angmain said investigations also revealed that the suspect had on several times threatened the deceased with death for allegedly having an affair with his wife. The Police is urging residents of Kpentaung and Bunkpurugu to volunteer information on the whereabouts of the suspect.
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October 02, 2021 22:30 UTC
LIVESTREAMED: United Showbiz on UTV with Abeiku Santana
Entertainment of Saturday, 2 October 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comThis week's edition of United Showbiz programme is LIVE on United Television. Host Abeiku Santana continues sitting in for the usual host, Nana Ama McBrown. Bulldog, Ola and Arnold Asamoah-Baidoo are on the set. They are joined by Efia Odo and Nikki Samonas for discussions around major industry issues over the week.
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October 02, 2021 22:16 UTC
The story of Major General Robert Kotei, the executed soldier, track and field athlete
General News of Saturday, 2 October 2021Source: ghanaianmuseum.comMajor General Robert Kotei was a soldier, politician and a track & field athlete who held the Ghanaian high jump record for many years. At the games, Robert Kotei placed 3rd with a jump of two meters and was Ghana’s only medalist at the games. At the 1960 Academy Athletics Championship, Robert Kotei, won the high jump competition with a leap of 2.06 meters. Major General Robert Kotei was however executed by firing squad, together with General Fred Akuffo, also a former Head of state and Lieutenant General Akwasi Afrifa, Colonel Roger Felli, Air Vice Marshal George Yaw Boakye and Rear Admiral Joy Amedume. On 27 December 2001, two of the eight, Major General Kotei and Air-Vice Marshal Boakye were buried with full military honours at the Osu Military Cemetery in Accra.
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October 02, 2021 16:05 UTC
Former Black Stars player reveals frustration made him an alcoholic, slept with over 400 ladies
Sports News of Saturday, 2 October 2021Source: SVTV AfricaFormer Black Stars and Great Olympics player, Paa Joe Kumah has indicated that after retiring from football, he became frustrated and alcohol became his companion. In an exclusive interview on SVTV Africa, the former Accra Great Olympics striker mentioned that he became thwarted by certain things after his retirement. Because if someone confesses that he or she is the one that caused your leg injury or caused this. Paa Joe is a retired footballer who played actively for Great Olympics. He was also called to the Black Stars alongside Asamoah Gyan and others in the mid-2000s.
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October 02, 2021 15:56 UTC
Ghana Police to start helicopter patrols in November
General News of Saturday, 2 October 2021Source: happyghana.comNana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has said the Ghana Police Service will take delivery of two gazelle light attack helicopters and one Airbus 350 helicopter, in November this year, to enhance its work. According to President Akufo-Addo, hangars for the helicopters, located at the National Police Training School, have been completed, and six officers, who will fly these helicopters, have completed their training in South Africa. The President made this known on Friday (1 October) during the graduation ceremony of the 50th Cadet Officers’ Course, at the Police Training Academy, at Tesano, Accra. Modern communication equipment and 4,500 fragmentation jackets have been procured and delivered to the Service to protect officers, and help ensure effective policing,” President Akufo-Addo said. Prior to this, a total of four thousand (4,000) persons were recruited into the Police Service from 2018 to 2020,” he added.
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October 02, 2021 15:56 UTC
Kumasi International Airport set to be completed by June 2022
Business News of Saturday, 2 October 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• The Kumasi International Airport will be completed in June 2022• This was revealed after president Akufo-Addo paid a working to the site in the Ashanti region• The scope of work include aprons, terminals and other facilitesThe Kumasi International Airport is set to be completed by June next year. This comes after President Akufo-Addo paid a working visit to the Ashanti region to inspect and acquaint himself with the latest developments of the ongoing project. services, independent of the existing utility services for the existing airport facilities,” the president was informed. The Kumasi International Airport project cost €124.9 million with financing from Santander, Deutche Bank, and UKEF. The project is being constructed by Messrs Contracta Construction UK Limited.
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October 02, 2021 15:22 UTC
Discussions on electoral reforms not exclusive to political parties, EC only – Afari-Gyan
His comment was in response to the opposition National Democratic Congress’ proposal for some electoral reforms, which included provision for prior parliamentary approval for the appointment of EC members. According to the NDC, the appointment of Electoral Commission officials must be like that of Justices of the Supreme Court which involves prior parliamentary approval. But Afari-Gyan was of the view discussions on electoral reforms are so important that they require sober reflection in a spirit of give and take, not partisan posturing. “There are different ways of composing the membership of election bodies around the world, and, indeed, several countries require parliamentary approval of the members. However, because the NDC did not participate, its members rejected some and came up with six reforms they deemed fit for Ghana’s electoral reforms.
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October 02, 2021 15:22 UTC
Sinohydro deal has proven to be a monumental failure – Sammy Gyamfi
General News of Saturday, 2 October 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Sammy Gyamfi has jabbed the Akufo-Addo government over the Sinohydro deal• He described the deal as a monumental failure• Ghana and China signed the deal in 2018Sammy Gyamfi, a national communications officer of the National Democratic Congress, has opined that government’s involvement in signing the Sinohydro deal in a bid to enhance the country’s rail, road and bridge networks has proven to be a monumental failure. Making his submission on the Joy News’ Newsfile segment on October 2, 2021, Sammy Gyamfi described the deal as a fiasco which has not yielded any results. “Some of us are not surprised that the much-touted Sinohydro deal has turned out to be a total fiasco. Back in 2018, Ghana and China signed an agreement for the Sinohydro deal. As part of the deal, China in exchange for the loan will gain access to 5% of Ghana’s bauxite reserves.
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October 02, 2021 15:11 UTC
Bloggers' Forum: LilWin fights juju allegations against him with scriptures, Nana Ampadu passes on
Entertainment of Saturday, 2 October 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comGhanaians on Tuesday, September 28, 2021, woke up to the news of the demise of legendary highlife musician, Nana Kwame Ampadu. Though his demise came as a surprise, he is being celebrated for all the good work he did. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, former President John Mahama, Sarkodie, Patapaa, and a host of many industry players have sent out their tributes to the "Dwomtofohene". Also up for discussion on this episode of Bloggers’ Forum, Kumawood's LilWin has responded to Big Akwes’ juju allegations against him with a bible scripture. Watch this week's episode of the show with sit-in host, Bernice Owusuwaa Opare Gyan and her guests Tilly Akua Nipaa and Vida Adutwumwaa.
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October 02, 2021 15:00 UTC