Why can’t Otabil and Prof. Martey preach against this government? - Yamin questions
Mr. Yamin in an interview on Power FM argued that Professor Emmanuel Martey, former moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana and the leader of International Central Gospel Church (ICGC), Pastor Mensa Otabil, have suddenly gone mute especially on the insecurities recorded under President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. “Today, upon the ills happening in the country under this government, Otabil has not seen any Bible verse to preach against this government. “Why should he [Otabil] be quiet? The people that relied on his sermons to take decisions are still watching them. According to him, Ghanaians who have noticed the hypocritical nature of Pastor Otabil and Prof. Martey are “laughing at them.”The former Deputy Minister for Youth Sports and Culture said: “Why can’t the Otabils and the Prof Marteys find a verse in the Bible to preach against the ills of this government?...
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July 12, 2021 18:00 UTC
ASEPA petitions CHRAJ to investigate Chief Justice
General News of Monday, 12 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Chief Justice Kwasi Anin-Yeboah has refuted bribery claims levelled against him• He has called on the CID to launch investigations into the matter• ASEPA in reaction to this has also called on CHRAJ to look into the matterAlliance for Social Equity and Public Accountability has called on the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) to conduct an independent investigation into the bribery allegations levelled against Chief Justice Kwasi Annin-Yeboah. This was made known in a petition dated July 12, 2021 and sighted by GhanaWeb. The petition, signed by the Executive Director of ASEPA, Mensah Thompson noted that the allegation levelled against Chief Justice Kwasi Annin-Yeboah is a serious one that needs critical attention. Parts of the statement said, "We write to invoke the Jurisdiction of CHRAJ pursuant to Section 7(1)(a)(f) of the CHRAJ Act, 1993, Act 456 and Article 281(a)(e) to investigate the Chief Justice of the Republic of Ghana, Justice Kwasi Anin-Yeboah for allegations of bribery and corruption. Meanwhile, the Chief Justice has directed the Department of the Police (CID) to conduct investigations into a bribery allegation levelled against him.
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July 12, 2021 17:15 UTC
AfCFTA Secretariat signs MoU with African Shippers Council
Business News of Monday, 12 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• AfCFTA has been operational since January 1, 2021• So far, some businesses have traded successfully under this Free Trade Area• An agreement has been signed between AfCFTA Secretariat and African Shippers Council to enhance the free flow of goods across the continentThe African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the African Shippers Council to facilitate trading process in Ghana. These challenges, he said slow down inter African trade. As a secretariat, we are not in the position to address these challenges alone, we would have to work with the private sector and that is why the engagement and the collaboration with the Union of African Shippers Council is so very important." Wamkele Mene said the new agreement between the Shipping Council will help the secretariat to achieve its objectives. AfCFTA Secretary-General urged African governments to sensitize their citizens, especially private businesses on the impact of AfCFTA on their businesses.
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July 12, 2021 17:03 UTC
New media creating threats that negatively influence elections – Kojo Asante
Out of the nine and so elections which include parliamentary and presidential elections organized within the sub-region one can say that only Liberia passed on without any significant challenges. He further stated that, ICTs pose difficult challenges for electoral integrity despite how good and sophisticated it is in working. “In recent years, foreign governments have used social media and the internet to interfere in elections around the globe. Social Media has proved a useful tool for the extremist group to send messages of hate and to incite violence,” he added. WAEON seeks to support its member organizations to identify and advance best practices for election observation to promote democratic elections in West Africa.
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July 12, 2021 16:41 UTC
Shut down social media pages that spread fake news - CDD's Kojo Asante to govt
According to him, it will go a long way in ensuring that people do not hide behind social media platforms and spew false information. Speaking to the media, Asante said there are lots of opportunities social media presents which are positive, but the influx of the false information put out there by users makes it a threat to development and a peaceful electoral process. “Government needs to take a serious interest in shutting down those who spread fake news on social media. And that has to do with not just the government but also the platform and those who control the platform like Facebook, WhatsApp among others...,” he said. The two-day workshop is being held from July 12, 2021, to July 13, 2021, on the theme ‘Enhancing the capacity of domestic election observer groups to address the challenges of electoral Disinformation and Misinformation.’
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July 12, 2021 16:41 UTC
5 Kente styles to choose for your traditional wedding
LifeStyle of Monday, 12 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Ghanaian Traditional weddings are the best to attend• The bride is the most outstanding at a traditional wedding• Kente clothes make weddings rich and culture inclinedWhen it comes to weddings, Ghanaian traditional weddings are the best. From the detailed outfits, to the food, to the display of different cultures, and the blend of colors. Rich in color and culture, Ghanaians are known for their unique traditional wedding attire, where the bride and groom are usually in Kente, a woven cloth that comes in a variety of colors and patterns. However, if you ask me, the bride is the most outstanding at a traditional wedding; from her makeup to her well-detailed kente outfit, she steals the show. But really weddings are almost always about the brides, so GhanaWeb has collected the best African Kente dress styles to inspire your traditional wedding.
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July 12, 2021 16:41 UTC
Be objective when discussing car loans of MPs - NPP MP to Ghanaians
He explained that there is the need to discuss whether or not there is a need for the type of cars they use and whether or not they serve the right purposes. Joseph Cudjoe made this known when he appeared on GhanaWeb TV's flagship current affairs programme, The Lowdown, with host, Nii Akwei Ismail Akwei. He was responding to a question on the recent announcement that $28 million has been dedicated to MPs as loans that will enable them to purchase vehicles. Asked if he thought this arrangement is a productive one, he said:"$28 million for 275 Members of Parliament. So, let's be objective in these matters whether the need exists, or it does not," Cudjoe explained.
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July 12, 2021 15:56 UTC
We don't have enough spaces for ICU cases - GMA on rising coronavirus cases
General Secretary of GMA, Dr. Justice Yankson attributed this to the surge in the country's case count of coronavirus. He pointed out that this could lead the country to experience a third wave of the virus which is fast spreading. So clearly, this could be the beginning of potentially another third wave...Our ability to handle severe critical cases in terms of ICU spaces, generally as a country we don’t have enough space for that category of persons. Another concern raised by Dr. Yankson is inadequate oxygen and other equipment at the major hospitals in the country. Ridge Hospital, according to myjoyonline report has 16 ICU beds, with 8 beds already occupied.
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July 12, 2021 15:56 UTC
Court dismisses Senyo Hosi’s GH¢8m defamation suit against Kennedy Agyapong
General News of Monday, 12 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comAn Accra High Court has thrown out a defamation suit filed by the Chief Executive Officer of Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors, Senyo Hosi, against the Member of Parliament for Assin North, Kennedy Agyapong. Mr Hosi filed the suit on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, asking the court to award 5million cedis compensation against Kennedy Agyepong and GH¢3 million against Kencity Media, a company owned by Mr. Agyapong. Compensatory damages of GH¢5, 000,000.00 for injury to character and integrity against 1 defendant. Compensatory damages of GH¢3, 000,000.00 for injury to character and integrity against 2 defendants. Compensatory damages of GH¢1, 000,000.00 for injury to character and integrity against 3 defendants.
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July 12, 2021 15:45 UTC
Akufo-Addo's luxurious trip: Speaker to schedule time for Ofori-Atta to answer questions
General News of Monday, 12 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe finance minister is expected to appear before the Parliament to respond to looming questions over the cost involved in President Akufo-Addo’s last official visit overseas. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa had earlier filed a motion compelling Ken Ofori-Atta to appear before the House to respond to questions regarding the cost involved in the president's trip; a move which is still yet to take place. “Mr Speaker, the question has not been answered not because the Finance Minister is asking for more time but it has been directed by Mr Speaker that he (Mr Bagbin) will schedule an appropriate time,” he stated. He added, “take me for the record that it is Mr Speaker’s decision, not that of the Business Committee. The reason the finance minister is not here is because, Mr Speaker directed that he will see to it that he (Finance Minister) is scheduled to do so.
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July 12, 2021 15:45 UTC
Video Flashback: We have taken steps to reduce cost of doing business at the ports – Ofori-Atta
Business News of Monday, 12 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comIn 2019, the finance minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, making a presentation before the Parliament said the Akufo-Addo-led government will introduce a wave of reforms aimed at reducing the cost of doing business at the ports. According to him, these major reforms have boosted revenue at the country’s ports and facilitated trade efficiently after being introduced back in 2017. “Mr Speaker, the major reforms at the ports include the following; the paperless system, joint inspection management systems, cargo tracking notes, reduction in benchmark values and the Ghana Revenue Authority however is duly yet to implement the under-listed reforms,” Ken Ofori-Atta earlier told Parliament. Watch the video below as first published by GhanaWeb in 2019:
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July 12, 2021 15:11 UTC
Why focus on the small slips and not the unnecessary spending from the past? - Joseph Cudjoe
He said that, in relation to judgement debts that have recently been awarded the country, this government has rather done a better job at avoiding the payment of higher debts; debts he edescribed as "unnecessary." Speaking on GhanaWeb TV's The Lowdown, Joseph Cudjoe said that the government has saved the nation from paying very colossal amounts in debts and those are small slips compared with the other higher payments made in past governments. A staep that was being taken to curtail that unnecessary spending, some successful, few slip - one slip, and then you are crying? "We weren't on a frivolous spending and that came; you were implementing a solution and that came out of it," he explained. Watch it here:You can nominate personalities and organisations for the GhanaWeb Excellence Awards via this link.
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July 12, 2021 14:37 UTC
Why some men perform below 6 minutes in bed
LifeStyle of Monday, 12 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Men who perform sex within 6 minutes and above are considered normal• Those who perform below 6 minutes are either stressed out, smoked or have had too much alcohol• This was made known by a consultant urologist at the Korle-Bu Teaching hospitalMost times, people wonder why some men perform below the belt during sexual intercourse. Though these men think they've reached their peak, some ladies think otherwise because their expectations were not met. A consultant urologist at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Dr Matthew Yamoah Kyei, has revealed why these men perform below the 'normal' 6 minutes duration. He attributed the low performance in bed to stress, smoking, excessive intake of alcohol among other factors. He noted that penis sizes do not matter during sex, adding that the strength of the penis and the man and his ability to satisfy the woman in bed is what matters.
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July 12, 2021 14:37 UTC
N/R: Heap of garbage pose danger to residents of Kalpoheni
Regional News of Monday, 12 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comCorrespondence from Northern RegionA heap of garbage left uncollected at the Kalpoheni community in the Sagnarigu municipality is posing danger to the health of the residents who live around there. The garbage which has accumulated and left uncollected has started to emanate offensive odour with some of the rubbish been blown back into the nearby houses. Nabila assured the residents that, the Assembly is still committed to making sure the garbage is cleared. Meanwhile, one of the residents, Madam Damata who spoke to GhanaWeb, lamented bitterly about the situation, adding that, “the garbage is too much for us. Madam Damata has called on the Sagnarigu Municipal Assembly to listen to their cry and ensure the garbage is cleared.
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July 12, 2021 14:26 UTC