It will be a disaster to win elections only to realise the country is in chaos - Peace Council to political actors
Politics of Tuesday, 6 August 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe National Peace Council has given the assurance that it will work to ensure that Ghana maintains peace before, during and after the general elections. Speaking in an interview on Joy News, the chairman, Dr. Ernest Adu Gyamfi, urged political actors to campaign with a focus on preserving the country’s peace. “The peace council has a map of all the hotspots of election violence in the country. He claimed that some political actors hide behind vigilante groups to foment trouble. “The challenge is that there is a disconnect between the grass roots and the political actors, some of the political actors hide behind vigilante groups to cause violence.
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August 06, 2024 18:57 UTC
2024 Elections: Richard Jakpa joins NDC's security team, promises battle at polling stations
Richard Jakpa emphasized that the NDC will battle it out with the NPP at the polling grounds and not wait till after the elections to seek redress at the Supreme Court. “We are all sacrificing for John Mahama because he cannot do it alone. We are leaving no stone unturned and Ghanaians should be rest assured that the NDC will ensure top-notch security. We want Ghanaians to know that the battle lines have been drawn,” he said. The Attorney-General, Godfred Dame, has meanwhile indicated his intentions to appeal the ruling.
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August 06, 2024 11:19 UTC
2024 Elections: Let's Apologize For Economic Hardship Before We Campaign - Kennedy Agyapong To NPP
Kennedy Agyapong, the Member of Parliament for Assin Central, has proposed a new strategy that he believes will deliver the 2024 elections for the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Addressing supporters of the party at the launch of the campaign for the Ablekuma South constituency, Kennedy Agyapong preached humility and concession of responsibility in the campaign message of the NPP. “We are all not going to sit back; we will all support Dr. Bawumia [NPP flagbearer] to win,” Kennedy Agyapong advised. Kennedy Agyapong also promised to be an active participant in the party’s campaign and help Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia win the 2024 elections. “We are all not going to sit back; we will all support Dr. Bawumia [NPP flagbearer] to win,” Kennedy Agyapong advised.
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August 06, 2024 07:47 UTC
'We still need you' - How Busia begged British government not to give Ghana independence in 1957
Kofi Abrefa Busia, a Ghanaian historian who later became Prime Minister from 1969 to 1972, was also against the independence of the country and made efforts to stop the British government from granting Ghana independence in 1957. One of such persons is Kofi Abrefa Busia, who, according to Kwame Nkrumah, went as far as petitioning the British government against granting Ghana independence. Busia told the British government that Ghana was not ready for independence and that the country still needed the British to run it. Busia, who led the opposition delegation to London, actually appealed to the British government not to grant independence. He said the country was not ready for it: "We still need you (the British) in the Gold Coast."
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August 05, 2024 12:15 UTC
Popular pastor settles loan of GH¢11,000 of viral elderly man crying and pleading for help
In the viral video, Mensah was seen profusely crying and begging people to give him enough time to settle the debt. Upon seeing the video, Nana Tea decided to inform Prophet Akwasi Agyeman Prempeh about it and to solicit help from him. Following that, Prophet Agyeman Prempeh got in touch with the man and eventually settled the total amount of GH¢11,000. Nana Tea wrote, "Akosombo... Prophet Prempeh has cleared the loan with an amount of GH¢11,000. Prophet Prempeh has sent me the money, and I went to Akosombo to offset the loan so he can be a free man.
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August 04, 2024 15:48 UTC
FULL TEXT: Akufo-Addo's Founders' Day speech where he rejects Nkrumah as only founder of Ghana
Tomorrow, Sunday, August 4th, we will be celebrating Founders Day, a day that holds great significance for our nation. As we celebrate Founders' Day, let us recognize the importance of maintaining this momentum and continuing to create opportunities for all Ghanaians. Fellow Ghanaians, as we celebrate Founders Day, let us remember the lessons of our history. In the spirit of our founders, let us strive to build a Ghana that is free, prosperous, and united. Happy Founders' Day, and may God bless us all in our homeland, Ghana, and make her great and strong.
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August 04, 2024 13:49 UTC
Everything in the ‘fabricated Agyapadie’ document has been implemented – Mahama replies Akufo-Addo
General News of Saturday, 3 August 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has refuted President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s assertion that the controversial Agyapadie document is fabricated. He indicated that the state capture of properties by government officials, as mentioned in the Agyapadie document, is evidence that it is not fabricated. "Recently, there was an issue about a document called Agyapadie. A fabricated document entitled Agyapadie is being puzzled around by operatives of the opposition, as evidence of a grand scheme by my party to annex the state, the assets of the state,” Akufo-Addo said. About the Agyapadie document:The document, forwarded to the Okyenhene Ofori Panin, outlines plans by the Akyem faction to maintain control of the NPP.
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August 03, 2024 15:35 UTC
NDC’s ‘World Bank’ has now become a susu box - Information minister
Politics of Saturday, 3 August 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Minister of Information, Fatimatu Abubakar, has stated that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) can no longer call the Northern Region their 'World Bank' in elections. According to her, the era when the NDC dominated the Northern Region is over, as the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has now made significant inroads, turning the region into a 'susu box' for the NDC. But in a bigger picture, they both come from what we used to call the Northern Region. She also said that this move could be a key reason for the changing political dynamics in the Northern Region. In fact, in the last election, in the North East Region, the NPP beat the NDC in the presidential ballots.
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August 03, 2024 14:21 UTC
Highlights of the major political headlines in the first half of 2024
While that pends, GhanaWeb looks back at the year in retrospect and some of the major political moments. Typically, being an election year, there have been several political activities, happenings and issues that have gotten the nation talking. From deaths to major announcements by political parties, to street protests, the following are some of the highlights of the big stories that graced news platforms since January 2024. The National Executive Committee of the opposition party, in March 2024, endorsed Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang as the running mate for the party’s flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama. The leadership changes were confirmed at a meeting led by the General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Kodua Frimpong.
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August 03, 2024 08:40 UTC
Legal vacation would not be cancelled - Chief Justice Torkornoo
General News of Friday, 2 August 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Chief Justice, Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, has rejected calls for the cancellation of the legal vacation provided under the procedure rules of Superior Courts. The Chief Justice further explained that physiological considerations underpin the provisions providing for legal vacation in the procedure rules. She likened the legal vacation to the vacation of school, which is very important because students need to rest their bodies and minds and re-invigorate for more work. The assurance by the Chief Justice comes following calls by some notable Ghanaians, including Justice Enyonam Adinyira, a High Court judge, for the vacation to be scrapped in the High Court, Court of Appeal, and Supreme Court rules. The Chief Justice, however, has powers under the rules to designate a court to sit despite the provisions requiring the observation of vacations.
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August 03, 2024 06:44 UTC
We become the legs that carry, spread fake news - IGP cautions against misinformation
Speaking at the Inaugural Ghana Report Summit on August 1, 2024, he said the rising trend of misinformation, disinformation and fake news pose a threat to the security of the country. “Fake news has no legs, we become the legs that carry it, spread it and make it go viral. "We have to look at ourselves, it is noted that sharing is caring, but when it comes to fake news, sharing is not caring,” he noted. He stressed the need for empathy, fact-checking, and responsible communication to combat misinformation and disinformation and also promote a more harmonious society. Dr. Akuffo Dampare also urged the media to use their gate-keeping role to fight misinformation and disinformation and also uphold high ethical standards.
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August 02, 2024 16:15 UTC
2024 Elections: Grounds On Which A Presidential Candidate Can Be Disqualified By The EC
Over the years, some presidential candidates have suffered the fate of getting disqualified by the electoral body over minor errors. In 2016, 12 candidates were disqualified by the Charlotte Osei-led electoral commission, reducing the number to only four qualified candidates. However, after contesting their disqualification in court, 3 of the disqualified candidates won against the EC paving the way for them to contest. In 2020, 5 candidates were also disqualified from contesting the elections as there were several problems with their nomination documents including IT issues. The nomination forms are not properly signed by all the subscribing voters6.
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August 02, 2024 15:18 UTC
I Am Not A Kidnapper – Ofosu-Ampofo Denies 2019 Allegations
Former National Chairman of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo, has vehemently denied ever being behind kidnappings in Ghana. "On 11th June 2019 at about 15:00hrs, the CID executed the said warrant by arresting Mr. Ofosu-Ampofo at No.3 Church Street Labone, Accra," the police statement said. But on August 1, 2024, Mr Ofosu-Ampofo speaking in an interview on Starr FM monitored by GhanaWeb, insisted that he has never been involved in any kidnapping incident. I am using a 2012 Toyota Sequoia and the kidnapper is using a 2019 Range Rover? So if I had that much money, wouldn't I buy the Range Rover for myself and drive, and would rather buy it for a kidnapper?
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August 02, 2024 15:13 UTC
Rev. Kusi Boateng's 2024 Prophecy: NDC predicted to lose over 19 seats amid street chaos
According to him, the counting and declaring process will extend into the third day after the close of voting on December 7, concluding on December 9. Additionally, the ruling NPP could lose at least parliamentary seats to the NDC, if they are not cautious. Kusi Boateng additionally advised the youth not to emigrate to other countries, regardless of the current state of the economy, assuring them that the country will soon experience rapid development. The election is on the 7th, and on the 8th the result will not come, everybody shall be jittery. God is going to visit us one more time,” he stated.
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August 02, 2024 14:34 UTC
Here are the 5 bills passed into law by Parliament at the Third Meeting
The approved bills include:National Roads Authority Bill, 2023:The bill, passed in June 2024, establishes the National Roads Authority as the unified body responsible for the planning, development, maintenance, and management of the national road network in Ghana. National Service Authority Bill, 2024:The National Service Authority Bill, 2024, aims to establish the National Service Authority to mobilize and post individuals qualified for National Service in areas of national priority. The bill promotes civic responsibility, discipline, patriotism, national cohesion, and voluntarism among national service personnel. Ghana Civil Aviation Bill, 2024:This new legislation aims to establish the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) as an autonomous entity responsible for aviation safety and security. The bill aims to protect traders from unfair treatment by multinational shipping service providers and addresses gaps in the previous law and existing Legislative Instruments.
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August 01, 2024 14:52 UTC