The transport sub-committee of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has proposed a restriction on Aboboya and Pragyia (tricycles) in the prime parts of Kumasi's central business district. According to Afia Konadu, the Public Relations Officer of the KMA, the new measure aims to alleviate congestion in the central business district. Speaking on Kessben FM, she confirmed that the proposal has been accepted by the General Assembly of the KMA. The move by KMA comes after the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council led by the Regional Minister, Henry Quartey announced a ban on tricycles on Highways within the national capital. Please report any inappropriate content to us, and we will evaluate it as a matter of priority.

The unexpected turn of events left many of the chiefs astonished and caused the King to openly shed tears of disappointment. The scuffle involved some members of the youth who had arrived at the palace to address a petition they had submitted to the council. Several eyewitnesses confirmed that the Yagbonwura did shed tears following the incident. One individual stated, "The tears shed by Yagbonwura today are a result of his disappointment in the people whom he believed he could trust. The Gonja Traditional Council serves as the highest decision-making body in the Gonja Kingdom and includes all paramount chiefs and prominent elders as members.

Eyewitness reports suggest that the accident occurred when he speedily tried to overtake the Daewoo truck. He was rushed to the local CHPS compound for first aid and was later referred to St. Francis Xavier Hospital in Assin Fosu. A military aircraft was called to transport the victim to Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra for further treatment following a referral by the doctors at St. Francis Xavier Hospital in Assin Fosu due to the severity of the injuries. The Assin Fosu forestry manager, Nana Kwabena Agyapong denied the claim that the commission's vehicle rather hit the motorbike. You can also catch up on the second episode of Everyday People below:You can also watch this episode of People & Places here:

Former Minister for Trade and Industry, John Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen has successfully filed his nomination ahead of the New Patriotic Party’s upcoming flagbearer contest. “Today, I filed my nomination forms to contest as flagbearer of my party, NPP. I pledge to offer sterling leadership in humility as we embark on this transformative journey together. The NPP opened nomination on Friday, May 26, 2023, and subsequently closed the nomination process on Saturday, June 24, 2023. A total of 10 NPP presidential candidate aspirants had picked up nomination forms as of Thursday, June 1, 2023, and had paid a non-refundable nomination fee of GH¢50,000.

In a series of tweets on June 12, 2023, Kennedy Agyapong expressed his belief that tribalism cannot be used as a tool for national progress. Agyapong further elaborated on his position, stating, "We cannot use tribalism to develop this country (Ghana), it won't help us." By explicitly rejecting tribalism, Agyapong aims to promote unity and inclusivity among Ghanaians. It may be recalled that Kennedy Agyapong recently dismissed allegations of being anti-Ewe. Ken Ohene Agyapong (@honkenagy) June 12, 2023I Don't Believe In Tribalism But I Believe In Human Development — Hon.

Politics of Monday, 12 June 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe New Patriotic Party (NPP) is set to reduce the number of its presidential hopefuls to five in a revised timetable of activities the party released on Monday, June 12, 2023. Ten aspiring presidential candidates of the NPP have already picked their nomination forms. According to the revised NPP timetable, the vetting of the prospective presidential aspirants will commence on July 3 to July 6, 2023. A total of 10 NPP presidential candidate aspirants had picked up nomination forms as of Thursday, June 1, 2023, and had paid a non-refundable nomination fee of GH¢50,000. Read the details of the NPP timetable below:Watch the latest episode of The Lowdown on GhanaWeb TVABJ/WA

I responded by asking him what would happen should our overlord oppose his decision after he enstools his nephew. He was then reminded again that in the Ashanti Kingdom, every stool belongs to the Asantehene so he cannot enstool a chief without approval from the King. The Antoahene replied that his chief serve and swore allegiance to him and not the Asantehene, so they should do as he wills. ,” the Family Head narrated. In the Ashanti tradition, all chiefs swore an oath of allegiance to the Asantehene before they can rule as such the deeds.

According to Hello FM’s report, the family, originally from Gomoa Nyanyano, had clandestinely buried their deceased loved one at the Ngleshie Amanfrom cemetery without following the necessary traditional rites, prompting the intervention of the local authorities. The authorities expressed their concerns over the family's failure to perform the required traditional rites associated with burials in the community. “According to information, the family reside in Gomoa Nyanyano but sneaked to bury their deceased corpse at Ngleshie Amanfrom cemetery without performing traditional rites. “The family exhumed the corpse and returned it to the mortuary for preservation and will appear before the Ngleshie Amanfrom Authorities to perform the traditional rites." You can also watch the latest episode of People & Places here:Watch the latest episode of The Lowdown below:AM/DO

Speaking in a video shared by Onua TV, during their Peoples’ Assembly at Obuasi Thursday, June 8, 2023, the woman told the station that her wish is to also experience a by-election in her area. “God should give us some of the by-election in Obuasi here. God should kill one MP here so we also get to hold a by-election because Nana Akufo-Addo will come here, Bawumia will also come. So, the by-election that God is doing for others, He should do it for us also. Also, watch the latest episode of GhanaWeb Election Desk on GhanaWeb TV below:Meanwhile, watch the first episode of Everyday People on GhanaWeb TV below:Watch the latest episode of The Lowdown below:You can also watch the latest episode of People & Places here:AE/FNOQ

The Minority in Parliament has revealed the intentions of the National Democratic Congress to conduct another SIM re-registration exercise should it win the 2024 elections. According to Sam George, the Member of Parliament for Ningo Prampram, the claim that the current government's stance on the re-registration exercise is aimed at combating crime is false. As a result, the NDC has the intention to undertake a proper re-registration of SIM cards in the future, eliminating the need for subscribers to queue at telecom offices. The current SIM re-registration exercise, which commenced on October 1, 2021, has led to the deactivation of approximately 9 million unregistered SIM cards by telecommunications firms in Ghana. Meanwhile, the Minister of Communications and Digitalisation, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has provided an update on the status of the SIM re-registration exercise.

Regional News of Friday, 9 June 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Executive Secretary of the Public Servants Housing Loans Scheme, Dr. Richard Asante Yeboah, has been sued by a chief who is also a businessman over nonpayment of a loan of GH¢350,000 he contracted from him. According to the plaintiff's amended statement of claim, Dr. Richard Asante Yeboah approached the Chief on January 7, 2022, requesting an amount of GH¢400,000. The chief advanced the requested amount to the defendant but alleges that he has shown no commitment to repay the money. In October 2022, the defendant made a partial payment of GH¢50,000 to the chief. The plaintiff is seeking a court order to compel the Executive Secretary of the Public Servants Housing Loans Scheme to repay the outstanding amount of GH¢350,000 with interest at the prevailing commercial borrowing rate from January 2022 until the final date of repayment.

Speaking in a video shared by Onua TV, during their Peoples’ Assembly at Obuasi Thursday, June 8, 2023, the woman told the station that her wish is to also experience a by-election in her area. “God should give us some of the by-election in Obuasi here. God should kill one MP here so we also get to hold a by-election because Nana Akufo-Addo will come here, Bawumia will also come. So, the by-election that God is doing for others, He should do it for us also. The Assin North by-election is slated for June 27, 2023.

Politics of Friday, 9 June 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comSam Pee Yalley, a former ambassador to India, has alleged that the Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, holds British citizenship. “Do you know that the Bank of Ghana has had an international commercial bank in London for a long time? The Bank of Ghana normally sends directors there, and Bawumia was one of them. He was a British citizen way back in 2009 before ex-President Kufuor brought him to Ghana. One may ask whether Bawumia was a director of that bank and whether he ever signed that he was a British citizen.

Patrons at the launching of the 'Ketewa Bia Nsua' donation platforms aimed at crowd funding for the Alan for President campaign, have encouraged Ghanaians, especially the Delegates of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), to promote the Donation Platforms. The Donation Platform was successfully launched today, November 8, 2023, at the Accra International Conference Center. Patrons were taken through the processes of using the various donation platforms to support Mr. Kyerematen's campaign activities with as littleas ¢1. During the launch the obviously enthused patrons were thrilled that the campaign team was able to come up with such an innovative idea to raise funds. One patron boldly likened the whole process and forms of donation to the credibility of Mr. Kyerematen's campaign team.

“You should also consider: have we finished our engagement with the IMF? The president said, 'let him (Ofori-Atta) conclude the engagement with the IMF'. “Have we finished our engagement with the IMF? “It was started by a few people, but it became the decision of the entire caucus. The entire caucus may have to engage to see what has to be done going forward.