Kwesi Alhaji has been accused of orchestrating a reign of terror and violence, leaving a trail of destruction and fear in his wake. Prominent among his accusers is the Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong. In a recent interview on Adom FM monitored by GhanaWeb, Kennedy Agyapong accused Kwesi Alhaji of terrorizing the people of Gomoa. I am aware Kennedy Agyapong said that. But he couldn’t even come down to face me,” Kwesi Alhaji explained.
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May 11, 2024 18:51 UTC
It will be recalled that the organisers and patrons of the successful Kumasi edition announced plans to hold a Dumsor Vigil in Accra as well. He further said that the group will soon mobilize Ghanaians to protest against the erratic power supplies, commonly known as Dumsor. “We will mobilise Ghanaians on the streets soon if you don't resolve DUMSOR; the inconveniences is just too much. “You promised Ghanaians you were going to give us an uninterrupted POWER SUPPLY; see where you've brought us,” he said. The Dumsor Vigil is organized by Ashanti Democrats, which is led by Jerry James Sukkah, and is a demonstration against the erratic power supply across the country.
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May 11, 2024 08:31 UTC
Diasporia News of Wednesday, 8 May 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comA 39-year-old man, Ishmael Mohammed, who identified himself as a Ghanaian, has been arrested by UK authorities for engaging in sexual activities with three underage girls, including two 14-year-olds and a 13-year-old. Just like Ghana, the legal age for sexual consent in the UK is 16 years. Depending on various factors, including the age gap, the punishment for underage sex in the UK ranges up to life imprisonment, as such an act is deemed statutory rape. In 2023, a 30-year-old Ghanaian man was arrested by UK police for having sexting with a 14-year-old girl and sending her pictures of his penis. In an interrogation video, the man told police officers that he had only arrived in the UK a month ago.
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May 08, 2024 17:00 UTC
In videos of the exercise shared with GhanaWeb as well, it showed some traditional leaders with members of the slain soldier’s family pouring libation and speaking some incantations. The late soldier, who was caught in the crossfire of a land dispute at Kasoa Millennium City, was brutally shot multiple times around a police station. Lance Corporal Omar Abdul Rahman had gone to secure his land with two other colleagues; Lance Corporal Danso Michael (deceased) and Lance Corporal Ametus Matthew, who also survived. "Omar and his colleagues stopped the people from working and proceeded to the Millennium City Police Station to report the issue," the statement noted. "The police disarmed and arrested the shooter after realizing Lance Corporal Danso had been hit by the rounds fired," the statement added.
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May 08, 2024 16:54 UTC
General News of Tuesday, 7 May 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comA former president, a sitting Chief of Staff, royals from across the country and major diplomats were in attendance on Monday evening (May 6) when the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II was celebrated at his 74th birthday dinner. The colourful ceremony took place at the new Silver Jubilee Hall located at the Manhyia Palace in the heart of Kumasi, the Ashanti Regional capital. There were speeches by the celebrant and selected guests, lots of food and drinks and lots of traditional music and action on the dancefloor. Otumfuo Nana Osei Tutu II was born on May 6, 1950. The 74th birthday of Otumfuo coincides with the year-long commemoration of the 25th anniversary of his ascension to the Golden Stool.
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May 07, 2024 18:59 UTC
Aboagye noted that should Dr. Bawumia underperform as president, the electorate has the power to replace him with another candidate. In an interview with Okay FM and monitored by GhanaWeb, Aboagye expressed confidence in Dr. Bawumia's potential to meet the expectations of Ghanaians if elected president. "Dr. Bawumia is committed to offering beneficial policies to the populace. His primary opponent is a former president [Mahama]," said Aboagye. Dr. Bawumia is set to compete against John Dramani Mahama, the Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), as well as other candidates, as he pursues the presidency.
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May 07, 2024 08:59 UTC
The notice was confirmed by Sky, who filed the lawsuit to rule the draconian bill as unconstitutional. Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo refused to consider the bill, which requires his assent to become law, until the Supreme Court rules on the case. A Supreme Court ruling would pave the way for Akufo-Addo to do one of three things: reject the bill, approve it, or refer it to the Council of State for further advice. Ghanaian lawmakers passed the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, which would also legalize discrimination and force people to report anyone who’s gay to authorities, in February. The bill’s passage drew criticism from key development partners, spurring Ghana’s Finance Ministry to flag the potential economic implications of an approval.
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May 07, 2024 01:13 UTC
She suggested that her outfit would be embarking on a mere fishing expedition if it continued with the investigation, citinewsroom.com reports. She added that state institutions must be bold and tell Ghanaians the truth if they are wrong in any of their investigations. The EOCO boss added, "So, what I am going to do is that, with the Attorney-General's advice, I will send the docket that we received from the OSP back to him, confirming that there is nothing in it." The Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, concluded that his office lacked the authority to prosecute or take further action against the former minister and referred the case to EOCO. The Attorney General, Godfred Dame, in advice to the EOCO boss on how to proceed with Cecilia Dapaah’s case, said "The OSP's referral to EOCO for investigations to be conducted into money laundering is without basis."
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May 06, 2024 22:53 UTC
According to his claim, the EC has suppressed thousands of votes, which amounts to roughly 250 votes per constituency. His concerns were expressed through a post on his social media pages, where he urged political parties to stay vigilant and not allow the EC's alleged move to go unchallenged. “Among others, the Electoral Commission is working to suppress votes as part of its misguided aim of rigging the December polls. The EC will start a limited registration exercise tomorrow, 7th May, 2024. In his statement, Suhuyini also highlighted the responsibilities of political parties to safeguard the democratic process and ensure that every vote counts.
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May 06, 2024 16:08 UTC
The Ranking Member on the Government Assurances Committee in Parliament reaffirmed that Mahama is the only president in history to have resolved the power crisis, in spite of criticism. “But President John Mahama was bold enough, humble enough, and took responsibility and said he was going to solve it. Before President Mahama left office, we had excess capacity and our generation was about 83 percent. So, let’s get that on record that President Mahama is the only president in the history of this country who solved dumsor,” he said, according to citinewsroom.com. He is the only president to have consistently exposed the nation to power outages during his entire term," he claimed.
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May 06, 2024 12:26 UTC
Sports News of Sunday, 5 May 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comUK-based Ghanaian boxer, Freezy Macbones made light work of Ghanaian boxer Gabriel Adoku during the EU Diplo Rumble fight night on Saturday, May 5, 2024. The fight was one of the undercard fights for the main bout between the legendary Azumah Nelson and the European Union Ambassador to Ghana, Irchad Razaaly. Freezy entered the boxing ring in the company of Ghanaian comic actor, Dr Likee and his entourage who entertained the crowd at the Bukom Boxing Arena. The bout started brightly with the two boxers exchanging some punches in the early round. However, Freezy Macbones got the better of Adoku when he floored him in round two of the bout.
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May 05, 2024 18:51 UTC
General News of Sunday, 5 May 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comFor most public servants, there is often a sense of duty, responsibility, and accountability to the people they primarily serve, the public. The position of public servants requires integrity, commitment, and dedication while upholding key ethics and values above personal gain. However, in 1953, the first northerner to be appointed as a Minister in Ghana resigned from his position in the government of the Gold Coast. However, just two years into Nkrumah’s regime as prime minister, corruption reared its head with accusations flying everywhere. This inquiry, according to Sydney Casely-Hayford, was triggered by what Braimah alleged was a growing problem in the country.
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May 05, 2024 10:37 UTC
Politics of Saturday, 4 May 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comA member of the Sefwi Traditional Council has advocated for Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia to be chosen as the next president over his main contender, former President John Dramani Mahama. During Dr. Bawumia’s campaign stop in the Western-North Region on Friday, May 3, 2024, the chief stated that Mr. Mahama, unlike the vice president, has a blemished record of failure as a former president. He thus rallied the chiefs to actively campaign against the former president in favour of Dr. Bawumia, who has yet to prove himself as president. Dr. Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, recently kicked off his official campaign for the 2024 general election. The vice president is likely to face several contenders, including former President Mahama, who has been re-elected as the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress.
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May 04, 2024 15:16 UTC
General News of Friday, 3 May 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comA bodyguard of the Member of Parliament for Saboba was fatally shot by gunmen, who are currently on the run, on Thursday evening, May 2, 2024. According to a report by mynewsgh.com, the bodyguard, who was unnamed in the report, was assigned to Joseph Nikpe Bukari, a lawmaker representing the National Democratic Congress (NDC). The Ghana Police Service, in a statement on Thursday, confirmed the fatal shooting of two of its officers. MyNewsGh.com reported that the two officers, who were off-duty at the time, were shot in front of their private residence at Trassacco. The statement further mentioned that the gunmen "did not take anything from the victims and sped off on a motorbike.
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May 03, 2024 07:12 UTC
Dr. Sam Ankrah, an independent presidential candidate and leader of Alternative Force for Action (AFA), has extended his heartfelt greetings to Ghanaian workers, acknowledging their dedication to the nation's growth. In a Workers' Day address on May 1, 2024, Dr. Ankrah seized the opportunity to outline his commitment to improving labour conditions in Ghana. “On this momentous occasion of International Workers' Day, I extend my warmest felicitations to all Ghanaian workers across the country. The presidential candidate hopeful emphasised the importance of investing in human capital and fostering a sense of patriotism and unity among workers. Thank you, and once again, happy May Day to all Ghanaian workers!
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May 02, 2024 19:01 UTC