All hail humpty-dumpty Bagbin! - Gabby takes on Speaker over declaration of 4 vacant parliamentary seats
Politics of Friday, 18 October 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comA leading New Patriotic Party (NPP) member, Gabby Otchere-Darko, has responded to Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin’s decision to declare four parliamentary seats vacant. On October 17, 2024, Speaker Bagbin declared the seats of four MPs vacant following a motion submitted by former Minority Leader, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson. The affected MPs include Peter Yaw Kwakye Ackah (NDC MP for Amenfi Central), Andrew Amoako Asiamah (Independent MP for Fomena), Kojo Asante (NPP MP for Suhum), and Cynthia Mamle Morrison (NPP MP for Agona West). Bagbin emphasized that this move violated Article 97(g) and (h) of the 1992 Constitution, which seeks to prevent defections and maintain party loyalty in Parliament. Otchere-Darko, in his post, took issue with this interpretation, accusing the Speaker of manipulating the Constitution for political purposes.
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October 18, 2024 15:48 UTC
Heartbroken Father Blames Oliver, Ralph, and Leaders for Daughter’s Tragic Death
Frederick Nyarko's lawyers seek to identify Democracy Hub protest leaders after his daughter's death during the September 21, 2024, demonstrations in Accra. www.ghanaweb.comOn September 21, 2024, a tragic incident during the Democracy Hub protests in Accra led to the death of Frederick Asante Nyarko’s daughter. As the family seeks justice, they are calling for accountability from the protest leaders, including Oliver Barker-Vormawor, who is known for his role in organizing the demonstration. Understanding the Role of Protest Leaders in GhanaProtests can be powerful tools for change, but they can also spiral out of control. They emphasize the importance of gathering information about protest leaders to support their case.
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October 18, 2024 10:55 UTC
LIVESTREAMED: Speaker of Parliament delivers verdict on 4 seats put up for vacancy
General News of Thursday, 17 October 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comMembers of Ghana Parliament return to their makeshift floor at the Dome of the International Conference Centre for Thursday, October 17, 2024, sitting. The main issue the House is expected to tackle is the issue of which party forms the Majority Caucus, and which forms the Minority Caucus, following a petition by the Member of Parliament for Tamale South for the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, to declare four seats vacant. National Democratic Congress (NDC) MPs, who now form the Minority Caucus, have indicated that they should form the Majority Caucus after two New Patriotic Party (NPP) MPs filed nominations to contest in the 2024 parliamentary election as independent candidates and an independent MP filed his nomination to contest in the election on the ticket of the NPP. The NDC MPs argue that these seats should be declared vacant, citing Article 97 [1(g) & (h)] of the 1992 Constitution, which states that “a member of Parliament shall vacate his seat in Parliament if he leaves the party of which he was a member at the time of his election to Parliament to join another party or seeks to remain in Parliament as an independent member; or if he was elected a member of Parliament as an independent candidate and joins a political party.”Speaker Bagbin is expected to deliver his judgement on the matter at Thursday's sitting, having asked for two days to look into the petition and issues raised on it by both sides of the House. Watch a livestream of the sitting below:BAI/AE
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October 17, 2024 20:13 UTC
NDC's Joana Gyan disqualified from contesting Amenfi Central parliamentary election
Politics of Wednesday, 16 October 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe National Democratic Congress (NDC) Amenfi Central parliamentary candidate, Joana Gyan Cudjoe, has been disqualified by the Electoral Commission from contesting in the upcoming 2024 parliamentary elections. The court order restrains Joana Gyan Cudjoe from presenting herself as the duly elected NDC parliamentary candidate for Amenfi Central until the final determination of the matter. It also restrains the NDC and the Electoral Commission from recognising or affording her any rights or privileges as the candidate. This comes after Cudjoe appealed to the Electoral Commission (EC) regarding the petition aimed at preventing her from contesting in the upcoming December 7 elections. Meanwhile, the incumbent MP for Amenfi Central, Peter Yaw Kwakye-Ackah, announced his intention to run as an independent candidate after losing the NDC primary to Joana Gyan Cudjoe.
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October 16, 2024 18:19 UTC
Ballot Briefing: GhanaWeb TV’s all new election highlight show
Politics of Wednesday, 16 October 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comGhanaWeb has introduced a new programme to provide election updates and election-related news to its viewers. The show which premiered on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, is focused on curating news stories related to the 2024 elections from all regions nationwide. Furthermore, the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has deferred his ruling on an application by the Minority Leader to declare four seats vacant. According to the Speaker, he will use the next few days to write a thorough ruling on the matter, which was moved by Minority Leader Cassiel Ato Forson on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. Watch the first episode of GhanaWeb TV’s Ballot Briefing below:SSD/ ADG
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October 16, 2024 17:36 UTC
GAF to arrest civilians in military-pattern uniforms
General News of Tuesday, 15 October 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) have warned the general public to desist from wearing military-pattern uniforms and using military accouterments. “The attention of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has been drawn to the unauthorized and unlawful use of military-pattern uniforms and accouterments by protesters during demonstrations, as well as by individuals providing security for some public figures. “GAF has also noted with dismay similar illegal acts among persons operating in illegal mining areas (galamsey sites) and some political activists. Such actions risk creating the false impression that these individuals are part of GAF, thereby tarnishing the reputation of the Armed Forces. GAF reassures the public of its unwavering commitment to protecting citizens and maintaining the territorial integrity of Ghana.
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October 15, 2024 18:42 UTC
Tragic Rock Blast at Gomoa Buduburam Leaves Four Feared Dead in Shocking Incident
www.ghanaweb.comOn October 14, 2024, a tragic rock blast on the Buduburam stretch of the Accra-Winneba Highway left four people feared dead. Rock Blast Incident Raises Safety Concerns on Ghana‘s HighwaysWhat safety measures are in place during construction activities? Community Reaction to the Buduburam Rock Blast IncidentThe local community’s response to the rock blast has been intense. Key Takeaways from the Buduburam Rock Blast IncidentSeveral important points emerge from this tragic event:Four individuals are feared dead due to the blast. The Buduburam rock blast incident underscores the importance of vigilance and responsibility in ensuring public safety.
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October 14, 2024 20:07 UTC
26 poorest countries in worst financial shape since 2006 - World Bank
Business News of Monday, 14 October 2024Source: reuteurs.comThe world's 26 poorest countries, home to 40% of the most poverty-stricken people, are more in debt than at any time since 2006 and increasingly vulnerable to natural disasters and other shocks, a new World Bank report showed on Sunday. The 26 poorest economies studied, which have annual per-capita incomes of less than $1,145, are increasingly reliant on IDA grants and near-zero interest rate loans as market financing has largely dried up, the World Bank said. "At a time when much of the world simply backed away from the poorest countries, IDA has been their lifeline," World Bank chief economist, Indermit Gill said in a statement. IDA normally is replenished every three years with contributions from World Bank shareholding countries. It raised a record $93 billion in 2021 and World Bank President Ajay Banga is aiming to exceed that with over $100 billion in pledges by Dec. 6.
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October 14, 2024 20:04 UTC
How Mahama tricked NPP into choosing Bawumia over Alan, Ken Agyapong – Amaliba explains
According to Amaliba, Mahama’s remark that the NPP would never allow a Northerner to lead the party prompted the NPP to support Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. He added that if the NPP had chosen candidates like Alan Kyerematen, a former NPP member now running as an independent candidate, the 2024 elections would have posed a greater challenge for the NDC. Amaliba further explained that if the NPP had selected Kennedy Agyapong, the Member of Parliament for Assin Central, the NDC would have also faced difficulties securing victory. Speaking on TV3's Morning Show on October 11, 2024, Amaliba stated, “Afoakwa said something about Bawumia, and for me, I sometimes sit back and wonder how former president John Mahama was able to trick the NPP into giving us a weak candidate. The NPP hopes to maintain power while the NDC aims at a comeback.
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October 14, 2024 07:24 UTC
2024 Elections: Presidential candidate drags Cheddar over recent apology to ‘colonial masters’
Politics of Monday, 14 October 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comIndependent presidential candidate for the 2024 elections, Kofi Koranteng, has criticised The New Force's presidential candidate, Nana Kwame Bediako, popularly known as Cheddar, for apologising to Europeans over the transatlantic slave trade. Cheddar recently gave a speech at the UK Parliament, where he apologised on behalf of Africans, referring to what he called "their mistakes," which he claims have led to economic crises. He also urged the UK Parliament to refrain from using foreign influence on African nations. He stated: “Apologies are only due to the Ghanaian youth whose futures have been jeopardized by siphoned resources and arrested development, not to our colonial masters. pic.twitter.com/MxkdDqS4P4 — Kofi Koranteng (@KofiKorantengGh) October 12, 2024AM/BB
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October 14, 2024 07:17 UTC
Police launch nationwide manhunt for NDC-NPP rioters in Mamobi
In a statement released on Sunday, October 13, 2024, the police assured that calm had been restored in the area. "The Ghana Police Service has successfully restored calm in Mamobi, a suburb of Accra, following disturbances between NPP and NDC supporters that led to nine injuries," the statement read. Background:Supporters of the NPP and NDC from Nima, Mamobi, and Newtown, all Zongo communities in Accra, clashed in the late hours of Sunday October 13, 2024. In another video, a man wearing an NDC t-shirt, allegedly hit on the leg by a bullet, was seen lying on the floor. "The NPP members have shot an NDC man," a boy is heard saying in Twi as he is questioned by a woman.
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October 13, 2024 19:14 UTC
'Who born you by mistake?'- Salifu Amoako claims police can't touch him for driving without a license
General News of Sunday, 13 October 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comGhanaWeb has seen a viral video on social media where Pastor Salifu Amoako discusses how he drives in the country without a driver's license. Without a driver's license and a car number plate, I have been driving," he said. "Who born you by mistake to stop me? Reports indicate that one of the vehicles involved in the accident, a white Jaguar, belongs to the wife of Salifu Amoako, a well-known pastor in Ghana. GhanaWeb cannot confirm at this point that one of the individuals involved in the accident is the son of Pastor Salifu Amoako, who allegedly took his mother's Jaguar to run an errand during a birthday party.
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October 13, 2024 17:45 UTC
Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah 'exposes' alleged fuel pump tampering scam
Crime & Punishment of Sunday, 13 October 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comAttendants at a GOIL filling station in Atimpoku, a community in the Eastern Region, appear to have found themselves in trouble after journalist Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah exposed what seems to be a fuel pump tampering scam at the station. The journalist accused the attendants of tampering with the fuel pump in such a way that the amount actually dispensed to customers is far less than what they paid for, despite the displayed figure on the fuel dispenser. To prove his claim, Okatakyie asked one of the attendants to pump 10 litres of fuel into a regulated container. If you buy fuel worth GH¢1,000, they’re actually giving you fuel worth less than GH¢500,” he said. Watch a video from the scene of the incident below:Angel FM/TV presenter, Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah, exposes suspected fuel pump tampering at a Goil filling station in Atimpoku, in the Eastern Region.
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October 13, 2024 14:41 UTC
Thousands participate in massive walk for Bawumia in Tamale Central
Politics of Sunday, 13 October 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comTamale Central was shaken when thousands of people turned up for a walk in support of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Vice President and Presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). The massive crowd, estimated to be in the tens of thousands, was mostly made up of young people, marking a significant boost to the presidential bid of Dr. Bawumia. The huge turnout, analysts said on radio stations in the north, also indicates Dr. Bawumia's increasing support and momentum in the Northern Region. In the new Northern Region, which features Tamale Central and the Tamale Constituencies, the NPP shares the same number of seats as the NDC; 9 each, while the Bawumia factor has closed the presidential margin to almost 50-50. With Dr. Bawumia now standing as the main man, and not as a running mate, the dynamics have completely changed and the scale is expected to tilt in Bawumia's favour.
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October 13, 2024 13:19 UTC
Court blocks Ama Governor from travelling abroad
Crime & Punishment of Saturday, 12 October 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Accra Circuit Court has reportedly denied a request by Elorm Ababio, popularly known as Ama Governor, seeking permission to travel out of Ghana. The state, represented by State Attorney Amanda Awadi, however, objected to Ama Governor’s permission to travel abroad. "An Accra High Court presided over by Justice Comfort Tasiame has granted bail to Ama Governor and 8 others to the tune of GHC70k and two sureties. "This application is in respect of Ama Governor, Emmanuel Gyan, Emmanuel Kwabena Addo, Ziblim Yakubu, Oheneba Prempeh, Philip, Owusu Kobina, Akisibik Desmond, Von Coffie and Sadik Yakubu. Ama Governor was among 53 protesters who were arrested in late September and subsequently put before the Accra High Court where they were remanded into police custody for 2 weeks.
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October 12, 2024 21:08 UTC