Ghana-Nigeria trade impasse: GIPC Act is intact - Speaker of Parliament assures GUTA
The development comes after pronouncements were made by some members of GUTA in the media that the Speaker did not seek to protect the interests of Ghanaian traders during his recent trip to Nigeria. But a meeting between GUTA led by its President, Dr. Joseph Obeng and the Speaker was held on Tuesday, July 27 in a bid clarify that the Act was intact for the retail trading community and will not be reviewed to favour any particular country. Discussions included an apology to the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin of which the Speaker accepted and further discussions focused on the need to protect the interest of Ghanaian traders in their dealing with other nationals. According to sources at GUTA, the speaker assured of his support for the Ghanaian retail traders. The trade association following the discussions were said to be pleased with the outcome and clarifications made and hence thanked the Speaker for his unwavering support.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 28, 2021 09:11 UTC
Olympic Games: Samuel Takyi defeats Ecuadorian boxer to qualify for quarterfinals
Sports News of Wednesday, 28 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comGhana’s Samuel Takyi recovered from a slow start to defeat Ecuadorian boxer Jean Carlos Caicedo and make it to the quarter-final of the boxing competition of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. The 20-year-old stuttered in the opening minute but recovered quickly to pin his opponent to the ring and win the bout. He become the second Ghanaian to qualify for the quarterfinal of the boxing event after Sulemanu Tetteh booked a place on Monday. Sensei Kwadjo Anani has been kicked out of the 90kg judo event at the Olympic Games after he lost to South Korea’s Gwak Dong-Han. Anani has thus become the first Ghanaian athlete to exit the Olympic Games.
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July 28, 2021 07:30 UTC
Ato Forson released ‘voodoo figures’ at economic dialogue – NPP Communicator
Speaking on TV Africa’s Morning Show, Gardner-Boadi described analysis presented by former deputy Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson at an economy dialogue last Monday as a presentation of ‘voodoo figures’ which should not be given any attention. He contested the figures churned out Ato Forson and stated that the Akufo-Addo government amid the scourge of the Coronavirus pandemic had managed the economy well and deserves plaudits. “Ato Forson engaged in voodoo economics and people should treat their claims with the contempt. The figures he released can be described as voodoo. Cassiel Ato Forson warned that Ghana could return to HIPC if urgent measures are not instituted to wheel the economy from its current course.
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July 28, 2021 07:07 UTC
LGBTQ+: Let's defend our culture but also respect human rights - Sekou Nkrumah
According to Sekou, there are two sides of the issue which primarily borders on preservation of our way of life as a people and the need to respect the human rights of others. He submitted in a July 25, 2021 Facebook post: "The homosexuality debate in Ghana has two sides of the coin. "But at the same time we also have to take into consideration the human rights of individuals in our society," he added. A 36-page draft Private Members Bill titled: "The Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values, Bill 2021," which seeks to outlaw LGBTQ+ is expected to be laid before Parliament soon. He insists that LGBTQ+ tendencies are not human rights but preferences that need to be regulated within the context of what Ghanaian society and culture accepts.
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July 28, 2021 06:56 UTC
Ejura riots: Five recommendations by Ministerial Committee
The committee on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 presented its recommendations to Ambrose Dery, the Minister of Interior. Reports from some media outlets details some of the recommendations by the committee and GhanaWeb highlights five of those recommendations. Sack MCE Ejura committeeThe committee recommended the dismissal of the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) Mohammed Salisu Bamba. Transfer of Ejura District Police OfficerEjura District Police Commander, DSP Philip Hammond was one of the 22 witnesses that appeared before the committee. Upgrade Ejura Police stationThe committee made a case for the upgrading of the Ejura police station and expansion of same.
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July 28, 2021 06:53 UTC
Sputnik V saga: 'It's not normal for a minister to sign a contract without thinking' - Prof Azar
The Minister told a Parliamentary Committee that he was not thinking at the time he signed the contract because he was among other things, overwhelmed with the impact and damage the Coronavirus was wreaking. But in a Facebook post, Kwaku Azar submitted: "It’s not normal for a minister of State to sign a multimillion dollar contract without thinking. "It is even less normal for thinking people to justify a contract that was signed without thinking. The Minister contacted a middleman to help secure Russia-made Sputnik V jabs but it turned out that the proper procurement processes were not followed as revealed in an exposé in a foreign newspaper. The said contract has since been abrogated by government with Attorney General stating that portions of the deal were skewed against government.
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July 28, 2021 06:45 UTC
Akufo-Addo’s foreign trips: Mahama tackles Ken Ofori-Atta
But it turned to be a no-show as Ofori-Atta on July 22, 2021 relinquished the responsibility to the National Security Minister. “Mr Speaker, the President’s domestic and international travels are matters to do with National Security. The National Security Minister is best placed to furnish this Honourable House with the details needed,” Mr Ofori-Atta responded on the floor of the House. He should have asked that the question be filed to the National Security Minister,” he said. But understandably, I can see him struggling and hiding behind National Security and laws.
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July 28, 2021 06:45 UTC
Kotoko do not have ‘proper conditions’ befitting of a professional club - Barreto
Barreto in an interview with Max FM, said that the club’s title chances were crippled by a number of issues. "All the conditions we have are not proper for a professional club but the coach never said anything. Hearts of Oak annexed their first league title in twelve years and increased their tally of GPL trophies to twenty-one. That notwithstanding, Nana Yaw Amponsah, the Chief Executive Officer of the Club believes the season was a successful one for Kotoko. "The target was to at least win the league title.
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July 28, 2021 06:33 UTC
Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill: Gabby Otchere-Darko to petition Parliament to criminalize adultery
General News of Wednesday, 28 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Gabby Otchere-Darko is opposed to to the anti-LGBTQ+ bill• He wants Parliament to pass a law that criminalizes adultery• He has warned the bill could get Ghana blacklisted by international organizationsGabby Asare Otchere-Darko, a leading member of the governing New Patriotic Party has hinted that he will petition Parliament for the criminalization of adultery in the country. He has in several posts condemned the bill which he claims could get Ghana blacklisted by international agencies. In his latest post on the issue, the private legal practitioner said that he is going to petition parliament for the criminalization of adultery since it is an affront to the dictates of the Christian faith which most Ghanaians subscribe to. I am therefore proposing a petition to Parliament for a Private Member’s Bill for a law against adultery, imposing stiff penalties,” his post read. For my good friend Gabby, I’m sorry he should not make himself an object of colonialism,” he added.
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July 28, 2021 06:11 UTC
Summon US embassy over hoisting of LGBTQI+ flag – Sam George tasks Akufo-Addo
The US Embassy according to reports has been hoisting a flag that represents Lesbians, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer community in the country. Speaking on Metro TV’s Good Evening Ghana...... date, Sam George said that the incident has come to his notice and that he will take action against the embassy. Sam George who described the hoisting of the flag as ‘needless display of showmanship,’ stressed that diplomacy requires that embassies do not act in ways that contravenes the laws and values of their host country. The Vienna Convention on diplomacy states that diplomats must be respectful of the local laws of their host country. If the host country criminalizes LGBQT as it is currently, it is an affront to the sovereignty of this state hoisting an LGBTQ flag in the country.
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July 28, 2021 06:11 UTC
A/R: We are ordinary persons like other men, stop fearing us - Coffin makers
According to some of these coffin sellers who operate in Bantama and Asafo, their work is just ordinary like every other work. Explaining the covid-19 effect, some of these coffin sellers disclosed that the restrictions that followed the covid-19 orders made it very difficult for people to patronage their products as used to be. The coffin sellers revealed some names like Nineteen steps, Motar, Kyawkyaw, Anamon tiaa and many others. Recounting some relationship challenges they face, these coffin sellers disclosed that some people, especially ladies sometimes fear to come near them due to the nature of their work. They therefore call on people who anticipate fear on them to desist since their work is just ordinary.
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July 28, 2021 02:14 UTC
A/R: Males and females share same ward at Mpasaaso health center
Regional News of Wednesday, 28 July 2021Source: Nana Peprah, contributorResidents of Mpasaaso Number 1, a farming community in the Ahafo Ano South West District of the Ashanti Region have bitterly lamented over how males and females within the community share the same ward at its main health facility. According to the worried residents, male and female patients who are admitted at the only health facility have to share the same ward due the poor arrangement of the facility in question. Louis Otuo Acheampong, Assembly Member for the area confirming the unfortunate incident to GhanaWeb revealed that, the same ward at the health facility also serves as the children's ward. He said Member of Parliament (MP) for the Ahafo Ano South West Constituency, Hon. The worried residents also lamented over other developmental challenges such as bad roads, toilet facilities etc.
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July 28, 2021 01:52 UTC
US$5m bribe saga: Akufo-Addo responds to petition seeking removal of Chief Justice
In a statement signed by the Executive Secretary to the president, Nana Asante Bediatuo, the president said steps had already been instituted to determine the removal or otherwise of the Chief Justice. He however indicated that he is not satisfied with the letter though he admits it is a step in the right direction. “It is a giant step towards our expectations because we want to get to the bottom of the matter and the processes must go on. “His Lordship is saddened that, without any shred of evidence, his name has been dragged into this sordid and potentially criminal matter. His Lordship asserts that he has had no personal interaction either with the plaintiff or his lawyer on this matter or in any other matter,” the Chief Justice said in the petition.
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July 28, 2021 00:33 UTC
Greece is a dangerous place full of pickpockets – Feli Nuna warns celebrity globetrotters
Santorini, one of the Islands located in Greece has been a revered and preferred vacation destination for most celebrities in recent times. But recounting an experience during her stay in Athens, the capital town of Greece, Feli Nuna said the city although a beautiful city is full of pickpockets. She recounted a painful instance when her phone was stolen during one of her tours around the city. The locals know but the tourists don’t know so the tourists always fall prey to this”, she advised during an interview with YFM. She however cited the 'Confu islands' in Greece as one of her favorite places in the world.
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July 27, 2021 18:44 UTC
More support for 8 MPs fronting LGBTQ+ bill
General News of Tuesday, 27 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Some MPs who are championing the LGBTQ+ bill have received some commendation• Executive Director for Alliance for Christian Advocacy Africa, Rev. Dr. Kwabena Opuni-Frimpong, has thrown his weight behind some 8 Members of Parliament, championing the course for the passing of the LGBTQ+ bill. According to him, the subject which is of great concern for major stakeholders including Christian, Muslim leaders and Civil Society Organisations has been highlighted through the actions of these MPs. “This subject, many chiefs, Islamic and Christian leaders, Civil Society Groups, many media platforms have. Meanwhile, Sam Nartey George who has been at the forefront of this course has received backlash from some members and supporters of the LGBTQ+ community.
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July 27, 2021 18:22 UTC