General News of Monday, 4 October 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Government recently announced plans for a new presidential jet• Akufo-Addo has been accused of chartering luxurious jets despite the availability of an official jet• Parliamentary records show that he had opposed the purchase of a jet in 2000President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo in early 2000 was an ardent critic of the then National Democratic Congress government's plan to purchase a new presidential jet. Soon we shall be calling him His Majesty in this House, Mr. Speaker — at his grace. Find below, an extract from Nana Akufo-Addo's debate contribution in Parliament some 21 years ago when President Rawlings initiated steps to purchase Ghana's third Presidential Jet - the Gulfstream GIII. “Nana Akufo-Addo (NPP — Abuakwa): Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker, for the opportunity to contribute to this debate. Soon we shall be calling him His Majesty in this House, Mr. Speaker — at his grace.

Speaking on a popular Facebook page that discusses Muslim relationship issues, Iqra Page, the said lady spoke extensively about how their husband’s former boss, Anas Aremeyaw Anas, had all but abandoned the family. She said Anas had initially settled the school fees of the four children Ahmed left behind and promised a lump sum for each of the wives – which promise had yet to be fulfilled. She disclosed that she was currently perching with his rival, the first wife, who was also struggling to get by since their husband died. Ahmed Hussein-Suale, an undercover investigative journalist and an associate of renowned investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas was murdered on Wednesday, January 16, 2019. Ahmed played a key role in Tiger Eye Private Investigations which unraveled corruption in the Ghana Football Association in the documentary named "Number 12".

General News of Monday, 4 October 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Thirteen people have lost their lives in an accident at Konongo• The accident happened after an Accra-Kumasi bus crashed with a cargo truck•The injured persons are receiving treatment at the Konongo hospitalThirteen people have died in an accident involving an Accra-Kumasi bound bus and a cargo truck at Konongo in the Ashanti Region on Sunday, October 3. Eleven others got injured and are on admission at the Konongo Government Hospital. The dead comprises nine males and four 4 females. Their bodies have been deposited at the Konongo Government Hospital morgue. 13 people died on the spot and about 11 others injured,” he said.

His view is directly opposite to a growing call for former President John Dramani Mahama to be elected unopposed. “What I know is that the NDC must be a party of opportunity. I know that the grassroots of the NDC is decided in their minds as to what to do, but we must subject it to a competitive democratic process. I am talking of 137 MPs who are leaders of our constituencies, we have resolved already. We will be endorsing John Mahama as our candidate at the next congress, I am very sure about that.

The Imam was arrested by National Security during a raid on an Arabic learning centre he founded at Nambagla near Diare in the Savelugu Municipality. Experiences in National Security custodyAccording to him, the Imam remains in custody with one of his top clerics. On their experiences in National Security custody, he said: “They kept us in one room and gave us food that night. The Imam's brother also confirmed that the school has been shut down on orders of National Security and all foreign students have left. "So they were investigating about their mobiles, the communication and other things which help the National Security to interpret,” he said on the September 9 edition of Joy FM's News Nite programme.

According to him, the citizens paid for the military to carry guns and wear uniforms and do their constitutionally mandated jobs but not to force their way into power. Speaking in an interview with Kumasi-based Ashh FM over the weekend during his tour of the Ashanti Region, President Akufo-Addo reiterated that ECOWAS in principle continues to oppose coups. "What I can say is that there will always be reasons for military intervention but ECOWAS has agreed that at no point is a military intervention justified. "We are opposed in principle to military intervention (because) that is not the reason why taxpayers paid for them to be in uniforms and carry guns, not to turn it (guns) on the population. He lamented the move by Guinea President Alpha Conde to run for a third term and the contested nature of the referendum that allowed him to run.

Sports News of Monday, 4 October 2021Source: ghanasoccernet.comGhanaian duo Bernard Tekpetey and Elvis Manu scored late goals to help Ludogorets secure a 4-2 win at Levski Sofia in the Bulgarian top-flight on Sunday, 3 October 2021. The champions had to come from behind after conceding a 26th minute when Borislav Tsonev put the home side ahead. Three minutes later, Dominik Yankov drew them level at the Vivacom Arena and two minutes after the break, Pieros Sotiriou gave Ludogorets the lead. But Levski Sofia snatched the equalizer in the 81st minute courtesy a Tsonev penalty. Manu, who came off the bench, restored Ludogorets' lead in the 85th minute and four minutes later, countryman, Tekpetey drilled in another goal.

Crime & Punishment of Monday, 4 October 2021Source: GNAMr Kwame Dzudzorli Gakpey, Member of Parliament (MP) for Keta says he only survived late Friday night’s attack by some armed robbers by God’s intervention. Some armed men numbering about 20 attacked Sadaco Brothers Business Ventures (SBBV), a lotto operating business at Anlo-Afiadenyigba Junction in the Keta Municipality around 2300 hours on October 01. “While we were driving to the scene, the armed robbers saw the car and started firing at us. I happened to be the one driving and if not for God, I would have been a dead man by now. “I am grateful to my bodyguard for the role he played in quelling the attack.

Sports News of Monday, 4 October 2021Source: GNAThe Ministry of Youth and Sports has offered its support to the National Paralympic Committee of Ghana (NPC-Ghana) to host the 2023 African Paralympic Games. A statement from the Ministry of Youth and Sports said, "the Ministry and government commit to offering all necessary support, logistics that will make hosting the African Para Games in 2023 possible as we believe under your able leadership, would be able to ensure a smooth and successful games experience if implemented". The statement said, the Ministry of Youth and Sports has also endorsed the candidacy of Mr. Deen, President of the NPC-Ghana, in contesting the Presidency of the African Paralympic Committee (APC). According to the ministry, Mr. Deen holds the key to positively change the fortunes of African nations at the level at the international games, as the continent witnessed a decline at the last Paralympic Games in Japan.

The group is a special initiative that is being championed by some party supporters and is aimed at highlighting the achievements of the Akufo-Addo administration. Vice-Chairman of the group, Dr. Lawrence A. Buah speaking at the event touted the free Senior High School policy as the most remarkable achievement of the government. Speaking on behalf of the Chairman, Dr. D. Christopher, he appealed to party supporters to trumpet the achievements of the Nana Addo-led administration. According to him, the group was not only formed to promote the achievements of the President but also to create opportunities for unemployed youth. He encouraged party members to join the group and benefit from the package the group have for them.

General News of Sunday, 3 October 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comManhyia North MP, Akwasi Konadu, has stated that funding for Phase II of construction works at the Kumasi International Airport was secured under the current New Patriotic Party, NPP, government. He dismisses claims that the funds were available before the Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo government arrived in office in 2017. “So did it take four whole years (2014 – 2018) to secure additional funding for the project? Contractors on the airport project have announced recently during a visit by the president to the site that it will be completed in June 2022. They were panelists on Kumasi-based Hello FM’s morning show pragramme which aired last Friday.

The comment has popped up again with reference being made to it by Minority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu, whiles making his first public comments about the recent announcement that government was planning to get a new presidential jet. Misplaced priorities, misplaced expenditure and therefore we should not support it,” he said in an interview on a local TV channel. He blamed the government for lack of transparency on the issue of how much the presidential travels have cost the taxpayer. I don’t respond to individual positions on the matter, I’m to lead a collective and I will lead the collective,” Haruna noted. “In fact, the President would also have to go a day ahead because no president can shower in this aircraft.

The workshop, organized by the National Road Safety Authority, Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), and Bloomberg Philanthropies for Global Road Safety (BIGRS), was to equip communication officers of road safety organizations with the requisite knowledge to help reduce crashes. He said there was increasing evidence that road traffic deaths were increasing yet no serious attention was being paid to the menace. Data from the Global Burden of Road Traffic Crashes in lower-middle-income countries for 2019 to 2020 indicate that road traffic injuries were the tenth leading cause of deaths, he said. Dr. Awuah said road traffic injuries were the only cause of deaths that could be prevented, adding: “We need to view the issue from the public health perspective... Road traffic injuries are the number one preventable injuries globally, and these disabilities, when they occur, are for life." He called on road safety agencies in the country to play their part in improving safety, particularly among vulnerable road users.

Sports News of Sunday, 3 October 2021Source: ghanasoccernet.comJeffrey Schlupp needed one minute on the pitch to score his first league goal of the season as Crystal Palace clawed back to draw 2-2 with Leicester City at home in the English Premier League on Sunday, 3 October 2021. The Ghana international replaced Conor Gallagher in the 71st minute and after 60 seconds, he had draw the Eagles level at Selhurst Park. Leicester City raced into a two-zero lead at halftime thanks to Kelechi Iheanacho who opened the scoring in the 31st minute. After the break, Palace manager Patrick Vieira shuffled his cards and introduced 19-year-old Michael Olise to replace Jordan Ayew. The France youth international pulled one back for Palace on 61 minutes to inspire their remarkable comeback.

Dwamena was named in the starting line-up and produced a convincing performance on his debut for the club. He provided the assist which was finished off by Aleksandar Kostic to edge Wacker Innsbruck at the Tivoli Stadion Tirol. Dwamena won a decisive duel, came over the right side into the penalty area and forced Knaller to make a great save. Twenty minutes into the game, Dwamena went down in the penalty area but the referee Jandl allowed play to continue. The TV pictures showed there was a clear foul on the former Levante striker and Linz were denied an obvious penalty.