Ofori-Atta approved a $34.9 million payment for ambulance spare parts 5 days before leaving office - Ablakwa alleges
The documents reveal that on February 9, 2024, Ofori-Atta approved the staggering amount to be paid to Service Ghana Auto Group Limited. He added that "an analysis of this dubiously outrageous transaction valued at US$34,904,505.00 for spare parts for 307 ambulances actually translates into US$113,695.456.00 per ambulance. An analysis of this dubiously outrageous transaction valued at US$34,904,505.00 for spare parts for 307 ambulances, actually translates into US$113,695.456.00 per ambulance. Further parliamentary oversight reveals that Service Ghana Auto Group Limited was incorporated on April 24, 2020. This means, so far, Service Ghana Auto Group Limited alone will be making a mind-boggling GHS653million from these ambulances.
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July 22, 2024 11:37 UTC
Yagbonwura bars lands minister Jinapor from all palaces in Gonja
Regional News of Sunday, 21 July 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe King and Overlord of the Gonja Kingdom, Jira Yagbonwura Bii-kunuto Jewu Soale I, has banned the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, from all palaces in the Kingdom. He added that the Overlord of the Gonja Kingdom has vowed to deal with any chief who defies his order. “And this decision is binding in all paramountcies in Gonja. Meanwhile, the lands minister, who is also the Member of Parliament for Damongo, has denied the claims of meddling in any chieftaincy dispute. “My attention has been drawn to media publications, both mainstream and social, to the effect that I am interfering or meddling in Gonja chieftaincy matters in general and Damongo in particular.
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July 21, 2024 18:37 UTC
Joe Biden drops out of US presidential race for November
President Biden, in a statement shared via X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, July 21, 2024, said that even though he wanted to contest in the pending November 2024 presidential election, he believes that it is in the best interest of the country that he steps out of the race. I want to thank Vice President Kamala Harris for being an extraordinary partner in all this work. Many notable Americans including members of his party called for him to step down from the race following his lackluster performance in the presidential debate held by CNN. My very first decision as the party nominee in 2020 was to pick Kamala Harris as my Vice President. And it’s been the best… pic.twitter.com/x8DnvuImJV — Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 21, 2024BAI/NOQ
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July 21, 2024 18:28 UTC
NDC to launch national campaign in Tamale on July 27
Politics of Sunday, 21 July 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe National Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced that it will launch its national campaign for the 2024 Presidential elections in Tamale, Northern Region, on Saturday, July 27, 2024. The party's flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, announced the 'Get Fit and Ready Mahama Walk' in Accra on Saturday, July 20, 2024. The national campaign is going to be launched in Tamale, and all of you who will be in attendance are warmly welcome. During the walk, Mahama stressed the need for a collective effort during the campaign to win more votes. The NDC's national campaign launch in Tamale is expected to be a significant event in the lead-up to the 2024 elections.
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July 21, 2024 12:16 UTC
18-year-old Ghana National College student laid to rest, family demands justice
He tragically passed away on July 6, 2024, at the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital due to alleged negligence of school authorities. The somber ceremony, held at the family house, was attended by friends, family, classmates, and sympathizers, as reported by adomonline.com. The atmosphere was heavy with grief as classmates took turns reading tributes, sharing fond memories, and expressing their heartfelt condolences. The family of Theophilus reiterated their calls for justice, attributing his death to negligence. Theophilus was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit of the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital on July 3, 2024, after being referred from Ewim Polyclinic.
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July 21, 2024 12:16 UTC
Wa Killings: REGSEC urges residents to remain vigilant
Stephen Yakubu, Chairman of the Upper West REGSEC, expressed shock over the incident despite the deployment of numerous security personnel such as police and soldiers, who have been patrolling the area. He emphasised the need for residents to remain vigilant, especially in light of the recent dawn incidents, and encouraged them to provide any relevant information that could aid the investigation. In response to the escalating situation, Rashid Hassan Pelpuo, Member of Parliament for Wa Central, has offered a reward of 100,000 cedis for information leading to the apprehension of those responsible for the killings. "If the police do not act decisively, there is a risk that residents may take matters into their own hands. As authorities continue to investigate these tragic acts of violence, the community remains anxious, hoping for justice for the victims and peace for Wa residents.
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July 21, 2024 07:29 UTC
Election 2024: 'We will ensure every single vote is counted' - Mahama declares
Dubbed “Get Ready and Fit Mahama Walk”, the exercise preceded the pofficial campaign launch scheduled for Saturday July 27, 2024, in Tamale, Northern Region. Addressing supporters from various constituencies at the finish line, Mr Mahama stressed vigilance at the polls and called on the electorate to ensure the NDC won the 2024 election. Highlighting some key policies, Mr Mahama reiterated his resolve to hold government officials accountable when elected. Among other commitments, he said the NDC would attend to various challenges in the coastal communities when it returned to power. Clad in NDC colours, supporters from all age groups blew vuvuzelas and jammed to music and NDC slogans booming from loud speakers.
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July 21, 2024 07:29 UTC
Our strategy for 2024 elections is 'surprise and attack' - Salam Mustapha
Politics of Saturday, 20 July 2024Source: peacefmonline.comSalam Mustapha, the National Youth Organizer of the New Patriotic Party, has expressed unwavering confidence in his flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, to win the upcoming December elections. According to him, his party will use a unique strategy to beat their main contender, the National Democratic Congress. Contributing to Peace FM's "Kokrokoo" morning show, Salam Mustapha highlighted how the NPP will defeat their opponents during the elections. "By God's grace, we are going to win the 2024 elections. The NPP will win the 2024 elections with a strategy that our National Youth Wing calls 'surprise and attack'.
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July 21, 2024 07:29 UTC
From studying Environmental Science to becoming NDC Communication Officer: The story of Sammy Gyamfi
What truly influenced Sammy Gyamfi to pursue politics was Rawlings’ willingness to take sole responsibility for his failed coup attempt and spare his comrades. Reflecting on his early days in TEIN, Sammy Gyamfi highlighted the diversity and inclusivity of the group, which made him feel a sense of belonging. after the first week, I was asking them, so what’s the NDC organ here? “Then the next week, I went for a TEIN meeting at the Great Hall Foyer, I remember very well. Sammy Gyamfi’s story is a testament to his perseverance and passion for politics, which ultimately led him to his current role as the NDC Communication Officer.
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July 21, 2024 03:31 UTC
2024 Elections: British High Commission to Ghana urges public to scrutinize promises and make informed decisions
"It will be a hotly contested election, if everything I have seen continues. It has been a hotly contested election just like in the UK as well. What we have seen in the UK is that based on the fact that it is hotly contested, it doesn’t mean it won’t be a good one. "People should have the opportunity to debate the issues, interrogate what promises the political candidates have made, and really challenge that. The upcoming 2024 elections present an opportunity for Ghanaian voters to shape the future direction of their nation.
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July 20, 2024 14:21 UTC
Bawumia ready to debate Mahama, even with Asiedu Nketia as moderator and at JM’s office – Nana B
Politics of Saturday, 20 July 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comHenry Nana Boakye, also known as Nana B, the National Organizer of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), has declared the party’s readiness to engage in a debate with the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) under any conditions. In a recent Facebook post, Nana B expressed the NPP’s willingness to debate the NDC, even if the event were to take place at the NDC's headquarters or be moderated by the NDC’s General Secretary, Johnson Asiedu Nketia. “DMB is ready to debate JDM even with Asiedu Nketia as the moderator and at the NDC’s headquarters or JDM’s office as the venue,” Nana B stated. This declaration comes in the wake of calls from the NPP’s flagbearer, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, for a debate with the NDC's flagbearer, former President John Dramani Mahama. His aide, Joyce Bawah, has dismissed the debate suggestion, arguing that there is nothing substantial to debate about given the current economic challenges.
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July 20, 2024 10:04 UTC
Election 2024: I'm done working on who wins - Rev. Owusu Bempah
Politics of Saturday, 20 July 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe founder and leader of the Glorious Word Power Ministries, Reverend Isaac Owusu Bempah, has stated that he has already determined the winner of Ghana’s presidential election in December. In the case of Ghana, however, Reverend Owusu Bempah said he has already worked on the winner of the election, which he emphasized cannot be swayed in any way. But as for Ghana, I am working and I have finished working on it, and it will happen. In January 2021, Reverend Owusu Bempah, who credits himself with accurately prophesying several elections, said he had now graduated from prophesying election results to selecting who wins an election. I’m the pacesetter when it comes to prophecies in Ghana,” he stated during a 31st watch night service at his church.
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July 20, 2024 10:03 UTC
COP Yohuno's appointment as deputy IGP not linked to leaked tape - Agordzo
“There is no link between the leaked tape and what the president has done. Whatever is in the leaked tape, the report is with the president; he can do whatever he wants with the report. If the president wants to change the IGP, he will do it without breaking any law. Agordzo said COP Yohuno is one the finest police officers he has worked with, describing his appointment by the president as commendable. On July 17, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo appointed Commissioner of Police Christian Tetteh Yohuno as the new Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Operations.
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July 20, 2024 05:40 UTC
Police approves Minority's second protest against BoG governor and deputies
This approval comes after successful discussions between the police and Bawku Central MP, Mahama Ayariga. The National Democratic Congress (NDC) MPs argue that Dr. Addison, whom they accuse of significant mismanagement at the Central Bank, should be replaced with a more competent individual. Previously, on October 3, 2023, the Minority caucus held a protest calling for the resignation of the governor and his deputies. The initial protest was considered unsuccessful, leading the Minority caucus to plan a new demonstration date, which took almost a year to finalize. The central bank responded that this information was already available to the public.
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July 20, 2024 04:20 UTC
Flop on Agyapong, accurate for Bawumia, latest on NAPO: 3 times Warrior Prophet’s predictions have caused controversies
He boldly challenged people to call him a "false prophet" if Agyapong achieved that percentage. "I am throwing a challenge today, that Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is the president in the spiritual realm as I speak. However, the NPP presidential primaries resulted in a win for Bawumia with 61.43% of the total votes, while Kennedy Agyapong came in second place with 37.41%. During a panel discussion on June 28, 2024, the Warrior-Prophet declared that Dr. Bawumia, currently serving as Ghana's Vice President, and his running mate, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh (NAPO), will win the 2024 presidential election. He went further to describe their inauguration attire, stating that Dr. Bawumia will wear a specific outfit, and Dr. Prempeh will don traditional Kente cloth on January 7, 2025.
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July 19, 2024 16:13 UTC