Savelugu NDC MP charged with illegal possession of firearm - Mac Manu alleges
General News of Monday, 9 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Police invited NDC MP for Savelugu over a shooting incident last year• The MP has since been charged with illegal possession of a firearm according to Peter Mac Manu• The NDC is on record to have denied that the arm belonged to the MPAbdulai Jacob-Idris, National Democratic Congress, NDC, Member of Parliament for Savelugu is facing charges for illegal possession of a firearm without authorization. This follows an incident during the December 2020 elections when a gun was fired at the NDC party office leading to one death. The issue of the criminal charge was disclosed by Peter Mac Manu, the ruling New Patriotic Party's National Campaign manager for the 2020 polls. "The Savelugu NDC MP has been charged with possessing firearms without authority, that is criminal, that is criminal and if you know, in Savelugu; one person was shot and she died (during the elections). “The MP-elect has no office, (as is) well known to everyone, MPs operate from party offices with party executives,” Mohammed Abdul Salam told journalists.
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August 09, 2021 07:41 UTC
Samuel Takyi represents Africa at closing ceremony of Olympic Games
Sports News of Monday, 9 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Samuel Takyi was chosen to represent Ghana at the Olympics closing ceremony• Takyi won bronze in boxing at the Summer Games• The boxer was excited after making an appearance at the closing ceremonyGhanaian Olympic medalist, Samuel Takyi represented Africa at the closing ceremony of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. The boxer was the only African who was chosen to parade the flag of Ghana at the closing ceremony of the global event which took place on Sunday, August 8, 2021. Takyi said, “I represented Africa at the closing ceremony of Tokyo Olympic Games 2020. Representing our various nations comes with PRIDE as well.”Ghana’s contingents at the Tokyo Olympic Games are expected to return to the country later this week. pic.twitter.com/SQwLWus4tq — Samuel Takyi (@ringwarrior95) August 8, 2021
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August 09, 2021 07:18 UTC
Nyaho Tamakloe, Afoko, Wereko-Brobbey have no status in NPP – Fmr Chairman
The four ‘no status’ members are Nyaho Nyaho Tamakloe, Paul Afoko, Sammy Crabbe and Charles Wereko-Brobbey. Paul AfokoAfoko became the first National Chairman of the NPP to be suspended from his position, years ago. Sammy CrabbeSammy Crabbe a former Second Vice Chairman of the NPP was suspended in 2015 along with Afoko and Agyapong for various acts of misconduct. Nyaho Nyaho TamakloeNyaho Nyaho Tamakloe was also another founding member of the NPP who was indefinitely suspended by the party in 2016. The suspension was occasioned by a petition presented by a member from the Ayawaso constituency who alleged that actions by Nyaho Tamakloe undermined peace and unity in the party.
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August 09, 2021 05:48 UTC
Akufo-Addo brought freedom of speech to its peak in Ghana – Mac Manu
According to the NPP’s director of elections during the 2020 elections, talk of the Akufo-Addo government superintending over a perceived return of the culture of silence was untenable. GhanaWeb monitored comments Mac Manu made on the August 8, 2021 edition of Joy News’ ‘The Probe’ programme answering an array of questions around the party’s 29th anniversary. “I cannot understand how a party in government led by Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, the man who brought freedom of speech to its peak in this country, will turn his back against the same thing he has fought for. “Early this year, in Africa, in terms of freedom of speech, Ghana placed third, so why are people saying all manner of things?” he quizzed. He touted the NPP’s role in breaking the culture of silence in Ghana through its first flagbearer, the late Professor Albert Adu Boahene.
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August 09, 2021 05:48 UTC
MTN FA Cup final: We are proud of our players - Ashanti Gold fans
Sports News of Monday, 9 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Some Ashanti Gold supporters are satisfied with their club despite a cup final loss• The Miners lost the FA Cup final via a penalty shootout to Accra Hearts of Oak• Goalkeeper Kofi Mensah missed his kick to ensure Hearts secured a domestic doubleFans of Ashanti Gold SC have applauded the performance of their team despite defeat to Accra Hearts of Oak in the FA Cup final. The Miners after holding the Phobians to a goalless draw in 120 minutes, lost the FA Cup trophy on penalties. Reacting to their inability to win their first FA Cup trophy in 28 years, some Ashanti Gold fans who spoke to GhanaWeb expressed their pride in the team and told their players to keep their heads up for putting up a good fight. The fans who spoke to GhanaWeb's Joel Eshun stated that they are happy the team made Accra Hearts of Oak work for the victory. "We are proud of our players because they deserved to win after putting up such a good performance against Hearts of Oak.
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August 09, 2021 05:15 UTC
NDC General Secretary to blame for Assin North 'mess' - Anyidoho
General News of Monday, 9 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Koku Anyidoho's spat with his former boss continues• He claims the General Secretary must be charged for anti-party conduct• The charge relates to Assin North primaries where an 'ineligible' candidate was cleared to run on the party's ticketKoku Anyidoho has alleged that a General Secretary of the opposition National Democratic Congress, NDC, must be blamed for allowing a "stranger" to contest a parliamentary primary. The former presidential spokesperson did not mention which General Secretary he was referring to - be it the national, regional or constituency level scribe. "What is more anti-party conduct than a General Secretary unilaterally throwing away a petition in relation to dual citizenship & allowing a "stranger" to win primaries only for the Party to be on the brink of losing a Seat in Parliament?" The embattled MP has since filed an appeal to the ruling and continues to attend to Parliamentary duties pending the hearing of his appeal. Anyidoho's reference to anti-party conduct is relative to a terminology that the NDC has used in the last few months to expel three popular members - himself, Allotey Jacobs and Stephen Atubiga.
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August 09, 2021 04:52 UTC
Ghana will win gold if witchcraft is made an Olympic sport - Manasseh
General News of Monday, 9 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Ghana had a poor outing in the just ended Olympic Games• Out of five sporting disciplines, only boxing earned Ghana a bronze medal• Journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni believes witchcraft as a sport will earn Ghana gold in Paris 2024 OlympicsGhana had a poor outing at the hust ended 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan; winning one medal out of five disciplines the country participated in. The heroics of Samuel Takyi in boxing was the route that earned Ghana a bronze medal, our first medal in 22 years i.e. Investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni has however shared an idea of a sport that can win Ghana gold medals - "pulling people down" and witchcraft. "If the IOC introduces “abro” and “bayie” in the next Olympics, Ghana will win Gold medals," he posted on Twitter on Sunday, August 8. Ghana sent athletes for boxing, judo, swimming, athletics and weightlifting but it was only Takyi's boxing feat that secured the country a place on the podium.
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August 09, 2021 04:52 UTC
Parliament must pass laws against witchcraft accusations - Researcher
This is the view advanced by a researcher in the area of harmful traditional practices, Professor John Azumah, the Executive Director of the Sanneh Institute. According to him legislation with achieve two ends of deterring potential accusers whiles providing a legal framework for prosecuting offenders and seeking justice for victims. In February 2021 during her vetting in Parliament, Gender Minister, Sarah Adwoa Safo said she will work to rebrand witch camps and empower inhabitants with government interventions. “If I am given the nod, what I will first do is to engage and visit some of the camps and engage these alleged witches. I will further engage the traditional authorities and opinion leaders in these areas to get a very clear picture of what indeed ought to be done.
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August 09, 2021 04:41 UTC
US$5m bribe allegation against Kufuor was ‘political blackmail’ – Allotey Jacobs
General News of Monday, 9 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comA former Central Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress, Bernard Allotey Jacobs has confessed to engaging in blackmail when he trumpted corruption allegations against former president John Agyekum Kufuor years ago. A newspaper at the time edited by Ambassador Victor Smith alleged that President Kufuor had collected a bribe of $5 million dollars from a Kuwaiti oil magnate. Years on, Allotey Jacobs has also admitted that trumpeting the allegations of Smith had nothing to do with facts but blackmail. Aside Smith and Allotey Jacobs, Kokrokoo host, Kwami Sefa-Kayi, noted that current Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin was also among those who propagated the untrue allegation. On the front of current politics, Allotey Jacobs – who has been expelled from the NDC – said his interest was to trumpet the good works of the current government because he wanted to see Ghana progress.
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August 09, 2021 03:11 UTC
Match Highlights: Hearts beat Ashgold to win MTN Ghana FA Cup
Sports News of Monday, 9 August 2021Source: ghanasoccernet.comAccra Hearts of Oak defeated Ashanti Gold in a nervy penalty shootout in the final of the 2021 2020/21 MTN Ghana FA Cup. Hearts of Oak captain, Fatawu Mohammed scored the first kick as Ashgold’s Richard Addai’s kick was saved by goalkeeper Richard Attah. However, Caleb Amankwa missed his penalty despite sending the keeper the wrong way, David Abagina also squandered his shortly after. In the sudden death, both teams scored 4 brilliant goals till Hearts of Oak’s Benjamin Afutu’s kick was saved by the Ashgold goalkeeper. Hearts of Oak have now won a double this season after winning the Ghana Premier League and now the MTN FA Cup.
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August 09, 2021 00:11 UTC
Parliament approves visa-free entry agreement to Ghanaians travelling to UAE
This means that Ghanaian passport holders seeking to travel to Dubai will be permitted free entry into the UAE per the visa waiver agreement. According to details as contained in a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Government of Ghana and the UAE, the agreement comes with a mutual exemption of entry visa requirements with respect to diplomatic, service/special, and ordinary passport holders. Bryan Acheampong, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee, presenting the report before parliament, explained that both Ghana and the UAE showed commitment to further foster bilateral relations. Acheampong revealed that the visa-free waiver agreement between the two countries does not come with obligations imposing Ghana-UAE to admit persons of questionable character into their terrains. Bryan Acheampong, however, clarified that the visa waiver agreement which will facilitate the travel of government officials and diplomats is common, except this new arrangement allows for ordinary passport holders to also benefit.
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August 08, 2021 16:48 UTC
Bawumia dismantles NDC propaganda in 2 minutes, 49 seconds
"You're managing the economy in a way to look at its impact on these variables; exchange rate, interest rate, inflation, and growth rate. That was NDC economic management." VerdictIndeed Dr. Bawumia is right with what he describes as prudent management of debt levels, and its positive impact on economic levels, or indicators. The average depreciation rate of 7.52% in the first term of the Akufo-Addo administration between 2017 and 2020, is the best depreciation rate for any first-term government in the 4th Republic, and it is second only to the best of 6.77% depreciation rate, which was recorded in the 2nd term of the Kufuor administration between 2005 and 2008. According to global economic analysts, Ghana's economic growth in 2021, is projected to increase to about 4%.
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August 08, 2021 16:41 UTC
‘Famnemies’: Gabby responds to ‘betrayed’ Ofori-Atta
Owuahene Yiadom added that the said corruptible actions were detrimental to the history and chances of the Akufo-Addo and Ofori-Atta family in Ghana's political space going into the future. In his 14-minute-long outburst and expression of being betrayed by the current New Patriotic Party government, Angel Ofori-Atta singled out Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko claiming that the President's nephew, despite contributing little to the party's quest for power, has overly grown his influence thereby reaping overreaching benefits. However, in what seems to be a cryptic response, Gabby Otchere Darko in Facebook post has labeled Angel as an enemy within their family. In his rather short response to the myriad of allegations, Gabby wrote "famnemies. He is worried that the trend could have generational consequences to the extent that no member of the Ofori-Atta or Akufo-Addo family could rise to national political importance after the sitting president.
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August 08, 2021 16:30 UTC
A-Plus takes a dig at Captain Smart
General News of Sunday, 8 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Captain Smart offered libation to invoke the spirit of Kwame Nkrumah during the #FixTheCountry demonstration• A-Plus says he cannot make heads or tails out of the action• He insists that the demonstration was a mere health walkPolitical activist, Kwame Asare Obeng (A-Plus) has pooh-poohed Captain Smart’s libation pouring exercise during the #FixTheCountry demonstration. Captain Smart, clad in a white t-shirt with inscriptions, a red cap, and a Ghana flag around his neck, pleaded with Nkrumah to unleash wisdom on national leaders. Making a submission on UTV’s United Showbiz, Saturday, A-Plus who was conspicuously missing from the demonstration indicated that Captain Smart’s action was pointless. “Someone is pouring libation and invoking the spirit of Kwame Nkrumah. What is the plan of people to go and take assemblyman position so that they control the assembly?” A-Plus added.
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August 08, 2021 16:07 UTC
A-Plus flares up, unleashes insults on Halifax on live TV
A-Plus, convenor of The People's Project (TPP), without mincing words, labeled the exercise as “jogging” insisting that it had no focus. What is the plan of the youth knowing the assemblymen and district committee are the parliamentarians for the district assembly? What is the plan of people to go and take assemblyman position so that they control the assembly?” A-Plus added. Analyzing A-Plus’s submission, Halifax could not fathom why A-Plus refused to partake but asked his “boys” to join the protesters if indeed the exercise was needless. This resulted in an altercation with A-Plus resorting to the use of unprintable words.
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August 08, 2021 15:45 UTC