General News of Sunday, 8 October 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comPresidential Staffer Nana Hesse Ogyiri has justified the invasion of UTV studios by alleged NPP members and individuals on Saturday, October 7. According to him, the NPP wrote a petition to the station raising concerns about the show but it was ignored. When the NPP wrote a petition to the station raising concerns about the show.......it was opening thorn into pieces on LIVE television. This comes after alleged thugs affiliated with the ruling NPP stormed the studios of UTV on Saturday, October 7, 2023, abruptly halting the live broadcast of United Showbiz. Meanwhile, the police have arrested 16 persons at the premises of UTV, and investigations are currently ongoing.

Their actions follow a decision by A Plus to shred a letter addressed to the management of UTV by the NPP on live television. The letter demanded reforms to the United Showbiz program. The musician and activist, on September 30, 2023, read a copy of the letter during the September 30 broadcast and strongly criticized its content and the propriety of its issuance. He referred to the letter as "useless" and argued that such letters continued to tarnish the reputation of the NPP, potentially undermining clear constitutional provisions regarding media independence. Below is the video of the incident that happened a week ago:TWI NEWSYou can also watch GhanaWeb news headlines in Twi hereAW

General News of Sunday, 8 October 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Dormaahene, Osagyefo Oseadeyoo Agyemang Badu II, in the next edition of The Lowdown on GhanaWebTV, has some interesting takes on LGBTQ. According to him, he would not allow the history, law, and traditions of Ghana to be tampered with. Osagyefo Oseadeyoo Agyemang Badu II, among other topics discussed, explained why he has a problem with the title ‘Asantehene’. Dormahene also speaks about football in the next episode of The Lowdown. Make a date with Daniel Oduro on Monday, October 9, 2023, for the second part of the Dormaahene’s.

Entertainment of Sunday, 8 October 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comGhanaian gospel musician, Sonnie Badu has shared what he describes as a harrowing experience after some alleged thugs evaded the premises of Accra-based United Television on Saturday evening. Sonnie Badu in a video posted shared that, “We had a serious security alert and my team decided against me going on the show. Subsequent videos shared on social media depict a chaotic scene within the UTV studio, with several men calling out for A Plus. "We are waiting for A Plus today... A Plus has to explain to us why he tore our paper from the NPP party. Meanwhile, the Ghana Police Service has arrested some 16 individuals involved in the invasion of UTV's studios with investigations into the unfortunate incident commenced.

Entertainment of Saturday, 7 October 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comWeekly entertainment analysis programme United Showbiz is live with host, MzGee ‘presiding.’Her guests this week include usual suspects Kwame A Plus, Whitney Boakye, Vida Adutwumwaa and Mr Logic. Completing the set are gospel artistes Sonnie Badu and Nicholas Omane Acheampong. The show which was supposed to started at 9pm was initially halted after a group of thugs allegedly affiliated to the ruling New Patriotic Party invaded the studio. Police have since arrested 16 members of the group paving way for the show to continue. Watch a livestream of the show below:

Politics of Friday, 6 October 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comNew Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful, Kennedy Agyapong, has opened up about bitterness he harbors against some Members of Parliament, particularly those he claims to have helped in the past. Agyapong expressed his disappointment, saying that despite his support, Obeng-Boateng is now campaigning against him. And then one of them asked him why, and he said Kennedy Agyapong doesn't know how to talk,” he added. I left his place at 1:00 a.m. for this man to tell me that I don’t know how to talk. Kennedy will contest for the NPP flagbearership slot along with three other contenders including Dr Bawumia, Dr Owusu Afriyie Akoto and Francis Addai-Nimoh.

“The way he has handled me and how I have spoken harshly to John Mahama, I think, I have not been fair to Mahama. He is such a wonderful man,” Ken told show host Bola Ray. I think if I recount my relationship with him, all that I want to say is [that] I am sorry,” he stated. The Assin Central MP is on record as hurling direct insults at the person of Mahama and his businessman brother Ibrahim, alleging massive corruption on their part. You can also watch the latest episode of Everyday People on GhanaWeb TV below:

General News of Thursday, 5 October 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comA teacher at the Greta D Shepherd 2 Basic School in the Ga Central District of the Greater Accra Region, Faith Aku Dzakpasu, has been adjudged the 2023 Most Outstanding Teacher. She was announced winner of the prestigious prize at the 2023 Ghana Teacher Prize organised at the Ghana Secondary Technical School (GSTS) at Takoradi in the Western Region. The Ghana Teachers Prize aims to celebrate and honor teachers and education workers for their efforts in contributing to Ghana’s education sector. The categories for this year’s Ghana Teacher Prize include:1. Best College Tutor (College of Education)Applications for the Ghana Teacher Prize are judged based on a rigorous set of criteria to select teacher who have made outstanding contributions to the profession.

General News of Thursday, 5 October 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comKennedy Agyapong, flagbearer aspirant of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is speaking on Starr FM's personality affairs programme known as Starr Chat. Host Bola Ray is posing questions on his personal life through to his politics and presidential ambitions. Watch the livestream below:

The Dormaahene , Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyemang Badu II, who is also the president of the Bono Regional House of Chiefs, has expressed concerns about political interference and the perception of bias in the judiciary. In an interview on Ghanaweb, he encouraged citizens to critique judgments constructively but discouraged insults. He called for transparency, emphasizing that judges should always act in the best interest of justice. He again advocated for a balanced approach that allows individuals with dual citizenship to participate in politics while maintaining the integrity of the political system. The Dormaahene also pointed out the need for accessible and affordable voter registration processes to ensure that all eligible citizens can exercise their right to vote.

Amoah cited Article 13 (7) (f) of the NPP constitution, which outlines the party's rules for presidential candidate elections. According to him, candidates who file nomination forms for the party's presidential primaries must sign an undertaking. He stressed that Alan Kyerematen, along with the other nine candidates who submitted their nominations for the party's primaries, signed this undertaking willingly. He revealed his intention to contest the December 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections as an independent candidate, represented by the butterfly symbol. Alan Kyerematen initially filed his nomination to contest the NPP presidential primaries on June 19, 2023.

General News of Monday, 2 October 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe death of former First Lady, Theresa Aba Kufuor, was reported on the evening of October 1, 2023. She died at the age of 88, a source close to the Kufuor family confirmed to government-affiliated Asaase Radio. A number of new details have been reported around the circumstances surrounding her passing. Surrounded by family at time of death:Accra-based Citi News also reported that the wife of former President John Agyekum Kufuor died at her home "surrounded by her family." "President Nana Akufo-Addo has already visited the residence of former President Kufuor to extend his condolences," the Citi FM report stated.

Mensah was appointed as the first Sports Minister under the leadership of President Jerry John Rawlings. Mensah's passion for improving the conditions of Ghana's national teams was also evident during his time as Sports Minister. Mensah's role as Sports Minister during this period was instrumental in ensuring that Ghana's youth football development program received the attention and support it deserved. Mensah's achievements extended to Hearts of Oak, one of Ghana's most prominent football clubs, were also significant, further solidifying his status as a sports icon. Mensah played for the club's youth side Auroras during his active days after he was poached from the Eagles club.

Stephen Ntim, the national chair of the ruling party, the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has underscored the significance of the APC and NPP, two prominent political parties, coming together to exchange ideas on promoting good governance. According to him, collaborative efforts could ensure that both parties remain in power for many more years, emphasizing that the NPP has a lot to learn from Mr. Ganduje and the APC. Stephen Ntim expressed his joy and pride in sharing this momentous day when he visited Abdullahi Ganduje, the national chair of Nigeria's All Progressives Congress (APC), on his recent appointment and also celebrated Nigeria's 63rd independence anniversary. "As a party, we have a lot to learn from Ganduje as an individual and from the APC as a political party," stated Mr. Ntim, acknowledging the wealth of experience and insights that the APC brings to the table. Ntim's visit was aimed at initiating a journey of cooperation between the APC and NPP focused on enthroning good governance for the benefit of their citizens.

The constituents of Assin Central have called for a partnership between Kennedy Agyapong and Alan Kyeremateng to secure power in the upcoming 2024 general election. Their call came after the resignation of Alan Kyeremateng from the NPP yesterday, September 25, 2023, citing intimidation and an unfair playing field as his reasons. The Assin Central constituents believe although both NDC and NPP have a veneer of being different, they are two sides of the same coin as they have been similar in terms of governance. That is the reason they are calling on Alan and Kennedy to collaborate to rescue the country from collapse to build a better hope for Ghanaians. Source: ghanaweb.comDisclaimer : Opinions expressed here are those of the writers and do not reflect those of Peacefmonline.com.