Public debt stock would have been worse under Mahama’s government – John Kumah
Dr Cassiel Ato Forson who is a Ranking Member of the Finance Committee of Parliament during a presentation accused government of borrowing excessively and being responsible for 60 percent of the country’s debt stock. “Out of Ghana’s Public debt of GH¢291 billion as of December 2020, President Akufo-Addo’s government accounts for GH¢171.22 billion representing 60 percent,” Ato Forson said. He continued, “the hardships arising out of the deficit and debt situation is the direct result of mismanagement of the economy and misplaced populism by this government.”But the deputy Finance Minister in a response described the assertions as false and misguided. “If you check the reality of what happened under President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s tenure, I am sure if it had happened under former President John Mahama, we would have jumped to US$100 billion. There was no COVID-19 to warrant a lockdown for extra expenditures of the government,” John Kumah pointed.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 27, 2021 12:56 UTC
Parts of clauses in US$64m Sputnik Vaccine Contract skewed against govt – Attorney General
General News of Tuesday, 27 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• The Attorney General has raised an alarm surrounding the controversial Sputnik V Vaccine• The Russian made vaccine was procured by the Ministry of Health• According to the Attorney General, some clauses in the contract is biased towards governmentThe Attorney General, Godfred Dame, has said that parts of the clauses in the Sputnik Vaccines contract unfairly implicate government. Godfred Dame noted that the contract was “ambiguous, vague and skewed against the buyer (government), suggesting that the agreement be amended, a report by JoyNews revealed. Government has been under pressure following the confusion surrounding the procurement of $64million Russian Spuknik V vaccines few months ago. The Attorney General in response, noted that the contract, despite already signed prior to the submission for review, had not gone through Parliament for approval to ensure its validity. Meanwhile, the Health Minister has been subjected to a probe by the Afenyo-led Committee in Parliament over the botched vaccine deal.
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July 27, 2021 12:22 UTC
LGBTQ+ bill: Nkrumah’s biggest mistake was not banning same-sex marriages – Atubiga
Often referred to as the greatest leader the country has ever had, due to several legacies which have outlived him following his demise, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah brought numerous achievements. That nonetheless, Stephen Atubiga maintains that the leaving out of two critical things remains the former president's biggest failure. The outspoken and controversial former National Democratic Congress member, taking to his Facebook wall intimated that Dr. Nkrumah’s failure to ban same-sex marriages was the biggest mistake of the latter as president. He added that the conception of Dr. Nkrumah’s last son, Sekou was the second biggest mistake of the former president. It is unclear what necessitated the attack on the son of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah.
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July 27, 2021 12:11 UTC
Buduburam Liberia Camp to be demolished
The land, when cleared, will be used for the construction of a senior high school, a residential community and a modern market. District Chief Executive (DCE) for Gomoa East, Solomon Darko-Quarm, in an interview with Daily Graphic described the project as timely. He said, “It has become a fast-growing community which needs social and economic amenities to befit its status. The Liberia camp was set up by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in the 90s. It served as a home for refugees who fled their country during the two Liberian civil wars (1989–1996 and 1999–2003).
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July 27, 2021 12:08 UTC
LGBTQ bill only a diversionary tactic from real developmental issues – Prof. Gyimah Boadi
According to him, he is puzzled at why such a controversial bill is being pushed at a time where the developmental needs of citizens should be prioritized. In an interaction on Citi TV’s ‘Point of View’ monitored by GhanaWeb, Prof. Gyimah-Boadi described the move by the legislators as a diversionary tactic. Meanwhile, a list of lawmakers pushing for the anti-LGBTQ bill to be passed have emerged. Already, portions of a leaked 36-page bill proposal to criminalise gay relations have in the past few days made rounds on various social media platforms with varied sentiments expressed on the matter. Others, not so much, as they strongly believe LGBTQ acts are against the sociocultural, religious norms and teachings in Ghana.
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July 27, 2021 11:22 UTC
Scores of dogs killed in Awutu Bereku after priest’s directive
Following this, according to Citinews, over 50 dogs, in various homes, particularly in Akrampa Estate have been killed. Rahman Duodu, told the Accra-based radio station that the move became necessary after a directive was given by the gods of the land. He however indicated that there were prior announcements to forewarn owners of dogs about the decision which was in accordance with customs and traditions of the land. “The gods of Awutu Bereku frown on the rearing of dogs and the cultivation of groundnuts on Bereku land. We only followed the directive of the gods, and this is something we have been doing for years.
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July 27, 2021 11:15 UTC
#GhanaWebRoadSafety: How DVLA, police arrested these 22 drivers for violations
The above mentioned were a few of the infractions that the Compliance Taskforce of the Drivers and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) in collaboration with the Motor Transport and Traffic Department (MTTD) looked out for when they carried out checks at Awudome in Accra. The compliance checks which have become a biweekly exercise by the DVLA and the MTTD of the Ghana Police is to help curtail the incidence of road accidents by tackling the common causes. The exercise which was carried out on Thursday, July 22, resulted in 22 drivers getting tickets for various offences. Below is a breakdown of infractions that the 22 drivers were accosted of:-6 drivers used embellished DV plates-1 driver with expired licence-3 drivers expired DV plates-3 drivers with tinted front windscreen-2 drivers with fake DV platesMr Obosu noted that the drivers would be processed before the court for these offences. Watch the checks as carried out by the DVLA compliance task force assisted by the MTTD and joined by the GhanaWeb Road Safety Campaign team:
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July 27, 2021 10:41 UTC
You risk being made redundant if you underperform – SIGA tells state-owned enterprise CEOs
Speaking at the 2021 Performance Contract Signing Ceremony on Monday, July 26, Mr Asamoah Boateng, said that an appraisal measure for the performance of CEOs will ensure they comply with the rules of engagement, especially corporate governance. And we believe this will push them to work efficiently,” he hinted. He added the Performance Contract will also ensure that state enterprise will be made to be profit oriented and competitive to deliver quality services. Already, some 71 out of 123 state enterprises have signed respective performance contracts which will see to their assessment and evaluation of work and delivery of their mandate. Meanwhile, the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, on his part disclosed that only 14 state enterprises have so far complied with the directive of submitting their financial statement to his outfit as at the end of 2019.
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July 27, 2021 09:51 UTC
National Airline: Egypt Air’s selection as strategic partner a ‘bad move’ – Aviation expert
Business News of Tuesday, 27 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comA retired pilot and aviation expert has described government’s decision to engage Egypt Air as a strategic partner for the establishment a national carrier as a ‘bad move’. According to Micheal Yao Foli, the northern Africa airline is not liquid enough to make the venture a viable one. This comes after Ghana’s Aviation Ministry and Egypt Air in October 2020 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and subsequently reached an agreement for the establishment of a new national carrier. The choice of Cairo-based EgyptAir as the preferred strategic partner follows series of engagement with senior management team of the airline and the committee of aviation experts constituted by Ghana’s former Aviation Ministry. Meanwhile, Egypt Air is expected to commence operations of a new national airline for Ghana called; “Air Ghana,” news portal Bloomberg earlier announced in March this year.
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July 27, 2021 08:37 UTC
Bank of Ghana keeps policy rate unchanged at 13.5%
Business News of Tuesday, 27 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com•The central bank of Ghana has decided to keep its monetary policy rate unchanged at 13.5%•The bank cited an increase in the public debt stock and inflation as its reasons•It added that its decision was influenced by threats of a third wave of COVID-19 infections which is likely to impact on economic recovery and outlookThe Bank of Ghana’s Monetary Policy Committee has kept its policy rate unchanged at 13.5% citing an increase in public debt stock and inflation. This comes after the Committee concluded its scheduled meetings from July 21 to July 23 to review economic developments of the country. A statement issued by the central bank on Monday July 26, 2021, explained the decision was influenced by threats to the current economic recovery and outlook as a result of a third wave of COVID-19 infections. The latest forecast remains broadly unchanged with inflation projected to remain within band and around the central path in the forecast horizon barring any upside risks from fiscal pressures. On the whole, the Committee assessed that the risks to inflation and growth were broadly balanced and decided to keep the policy rate at 13.5 percent,” the central banks statement read.
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July 27, 2021 07:52 UTC
'Homosexuality is not a human right' - Here is Sam George's deleted tweet
Sam George has used the media - traditional - but more of social media to drive his opposition to LGBTQ+ fending off harsh critique from a UK politician and a handful local entertainment industry players. But while on Twitter, it has come to light that he went against platform policy for a post that stressed that LGBTQ+ was not a human right. It is also not known whether Sam George has been handed a Twitter suspension of any kind - which is usually the case. In the case of Sam George Twitter applied Tweet removal which guidelines read:"Requiring Tweet removal: When we determine that a Tweet violated the Twitter Rules, we require the violator to remove it before they can Tweet again. It is not known if Sam George was taken through this removal process and whether or not his refusal may have led to some 'sanction' relative to inability to tweet since July 24.
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July 27, 2021 07:18 UTC
Online petition against LGBTQ+ bill struggles to get signatures
General News of Tuesday, 27 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• The draft LGBTQ+ bill making the rounds continues to generate controversy• An online petition pushing for its rejection has been launched• The change.org petition is however struggling to get signees compared to other topical causes that have been advocated onlineA change.org petition seeking signatures to oppose the Lesbians, Gays, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, LGBTQ+ bill currently expected to be laid before parliament is struggling to get signatures. Sister Derby as she is known is a vocal supporter of LGBTQ+ rights. In his statement making a case for rejection, the initiator wrote in part: “LGBTQ+ Rights in Ghana continue to be threatened by attacks on LGBTQ+ Human Rights Defenders and community. Organisations serving LGBTQ persons have been attacked. “LGBTQ persons arrested and detained for weeks as well as public ridicule and religious blackmail including attempts by the clergy to hold “national prayers” against the LGBTQ+ Community In Ghana.”
Source:GhanaWeb
July 27, 2021 07:18 UTC
Captain Smart narrates how he once rescued Vim Lady from Nima mob
Captain Smart recounts his then Adom FM colleague was accosted by a group for filing a story that appeared to put the National Health Insurance Scheme in a bad light. “When Afia Pokua was at Adom FM, she was assaulted for a story she did on the NHIS. Captain Smart warned that journalists ought to be protected and called on the Akufo-Addo government to call Kennedy Agyapong to order. Captain Smart cautioned Kennedy Agyapong to be guarded by his public utterances charging that he is prepared to take him on. “Kennedy Agyapong is becoming too much in this country but no one is scared of him.
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July 27, 2021 07:07 UTC
A Plus reveals Akufo-Addo’s ‘biggest weakness’
General News of Tuesday, 27 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comMusician and political activist Kwame Asare Obeng (A Plus) has disclosed what he contends to be the biggest flaw in President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s personality as a leader. Speaking on Angel FM on Monday, July 26, 2021, A Plus described President Akufo-Addo as a ‘good man’ who hardly forgets persons who showed loyalty to him. Whiles A Plus believes that aspect of the President Akufo-Addo’s person is worth emulating, he is not convinced that it makes him a great leader. Nana Addo is not like that. That’s why when some people were making it look it Nana Addo was monster, I said that Nana Addo is the ‘asomedwehene,” he said.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 27, 2021 07:07 UTC
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Ghana's historic female Vice-Chancellors: Naana Jane, Rita Akosua, Appiah Amfo
Until her appointment, Prof. Amfo was the Pro-Vice-Chancellor in charge of Academic and Students Affairs at the University of Ghana. If confirmed, she will become the youngest occupant of the role and the first female Vice-Chancellor in the history of the premier university. 2020 - KNUST Council appoints Rita Akosua Dickson VCOn August 1, 2020; Professor Rita Akosua Dickson officially started her four-year tenure as Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). UG appoints Prof. Nana Aba Appiah Amfo as Acting VCA July 26, 2021 statement from UG's Registrar stated that Prof Appiah Amfo will be in an acting position following the expiration on July 31, 2021, of the tenure of the current Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ebenezer Oduro Owusu. “The newly appointed Acting-Vice-Chancellor is a Professor of Linguistics and was appointed Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Academic and Students Affairs on November 1, 2019,” the statement added.
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July 27, 2021 06:45 UTC