Another video of wild election disinformation from Wontumi Radio pops up
Politics of Monday, 25 November 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comAnother video of gross disinformation on the pending December 7, 2024, general elections at Kumasi-based Wontumi Radio has gone viral. He suggested that the presidential election would be like that of unit committee elections for district assemblies, where voters can choose more than one person. Eligible voters are to choose one out of the 12 candidates contesting in the 2024 presidential elections. Ballot papers of voters who choose more than one candidate would be considered invalid or spoilt ballots. This is the second major disinformation from Wontumi Radio that has gone viral in the last week.
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November 25, 2024 10:06 UTC
NDC did nothing for our grandparents - How a young Zongo boy 'embarrassed' the Sinares
With Alhaji Sinare behind and his sister holding the boy clad in a Bawumia T-shirt as they walked, Alhaji Sinare's sister asked the boy: "What has the NPP done for you that you support them?" Sinare's sister, in an attempt to evade the boy's criticism of the NDC not doing anything for the Zongos in the past, said the NDC is in opposition and cannot help. After this, Sinare's sister pointed at Bawumia's image on the boy's T-shirt and asked again, "What has this man done for you that you support him?" At this stage, the boy delivered a response that completely embarrassed the Sinares. At this stage, Alhaji Sinare, unhappy with the boy's responses, pulled him away from his sister.
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November 25, 2024 07:04 UTC
Ibrahim Mahama Flies 10-year-old Lisa Laryea To South Africa For Over $110,000 Leukaemia Treatment
After covering the cost of over $110,000 for her treatment, Mr. Mahama personally ensured that Lisa, accompanied by her mother, was flown to South Africa via an emergency chartered air ambulance on Sunday, 24 November 2024. Mr. Mahama was present at Kotoka International Airport’s Terminal 2 to oversee the smooth facilitation of Lisa’s medical journey. "When it comes to saving a human life, our Father and Boss, Mr. Ibrahim Mahama, doesn’t consider the cost. Doctors in South Africa are on standby, and by God’s grace, Lisa will come back stronger," Rafik Mahama added. Her mother, overwhelmed with emotion, expressed profound gratitude to Mr. Mahama, saying:"We never imagined that someone of his stature would care so deeply about our daughter’s health.
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November 25, 2024 02:18 UTC
‘If Mills’ ghost exists you would be in jail by now’ - NAPO to Mahama
Mahama, the presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), said that the ghost of Mills would have slapped NAPO if ghosts existed for daring to compare him (Nkrumah) to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. He said that the ghost of the former President, Prof. John Evans Atta Mills, would have imprisoned Mahama if ghosts existed. “I also want to tell him that if Prof. Mills’ ghost exists, he, John Mahama, would be in prison,” NAPO said. Background:Former President Mahama criticised NAPO, the running mate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, over his controversial 'Your Kwame Nkrumah' comment. “As soon as he left there, not up to 3 hours, he went and said, ‘Mo Kwame Nkrumah nu’ - that your Kwame Nkrumah.
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November 24, 2024 15:15 UTC
2024 Election: Declaring Akua Donkor’s votes invalid illegal and unconstitutional - Kwaku Azar explains
If counted as valid votes, these votes increase the total number of valid votes cast, raising the threshold for achieving a majority. “If declared rejected ballots, these votes are excluded from the total valid votes, lowering the majority threshold. The votes for Akua Donkor won't be added to the valid votes cast. If Declared Rejected Ballots: These votes are excluded from the total valid votes, lowering the majority threshold. Declaring these votes rejected could be viewed as disenfranchising voters who may not have had alternative candidates to support.
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November 24, 2024 08:16 UTC
Okudzeto Ablakwa Breaks Silence On 2028 NDC Running Mate Reports
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Member of Parliament for North Tongu, has finally commented on reports of him preparing for a major role in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2028 elections. On Saturday, November 23 On TV3, private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu suggested that the NDC give him the running mate position in the 2028 elections. “I was telling somebody that at this rate in 2028, the NDC will have no option but to make Okudzeto Ablakwa vice presidential candidate,” he said. But in response, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa downplayed the suggestion by Martin Kpebu, pleading to be left out of such discussions. Okudzeto Ablakwa has been the lawmaker for the people of North Tongu since winning the seat in the 2008 elections.
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November 24, 2024 06:12 UTC
Ghanaians won’t fall for this government’s deceit – Sosu
Politics of Saturday, 23 November 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Member of Parliament for Madina, Francis-Xavier Sosu, has said that the inability of the managers of the economy to manage it properly has led Ghanaians to the current economic hardship. According to the MP, the current government, the New Patriotic Party (NPP), came into power on the ticket of the economy, and they cannot run away from it now that things are going wayward. “Even when the cedi to the dollar was about 3.8, they said Mahama had mismanaged the economy. But look at us now.”He further said Ghanaians are too wise now and would not fall for deceitful words, considering the country's current debt stock. “We are wise now and will not fall for any of their deceit.
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November 23, 2024 12:21 UTC
Ghana Supreme Court prepares to rule on harsh anti-LGBTQ bill
Two lawsuits challenge the constitutionality of proposal to make LGBTQ identity a crimeThe Ghana Supreme Court has set Dec. 18 as the date when it will rule on whether the harsh anti-LGBTQ bill that Parliament passed in February is constitutional. Proponents of the bill have accused the court of dragging its feet. In response, the court has said it was awaiting necessary legal filings from parties in the case. President Nana Akufo-Addo says he will not act on the bill until the Supreme Court makes its ruling. If enacted, the bill would expand on Ghana’s current law that provides a three-year prison sentence for same-sex intimacy.
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November 22, 2024 19:47 UTC
Any Pastor Who Condemns Adultery, Fornication, Or The Clothing Choices Of Worldly Individuals Is Misguided
Renowned gospel artiste and evangelist, Cecilia Marfo, has expressed concern regarding pastors who criticise sinners under the pretence of sharing the gospel. She believes the most effective method is to support and nurture sinners to help them discover Christ. "Any pastor who condemns adultery, fornication, or the clothing choices of worldly individuals is misguided, as we must not confront sinners about their sins but instead gently encourage them to turn to Jesus," she stated. Source: ghanaweb.comDisclaimer : Opinions expressed here are those of the writers and do not reflect those of Peacefmonline.com. Please report any inappropriate content to us, and we will evaluate it as a matter of priority.
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November 21, 2024 10:36 UTC
Week of Legacies: Akufo-Addo wraps up tenure with major project commissionings
This week marks a significant period of some of these commissionings, as the president underscores the legacy of his administration through transformative infrastructure and educational advancements. These initiatives aim to enhance access to quality education and provide state-of-the-art facilities tailored to the needs of Ghanaian students. Basic education projects include a 12-unit classroom block at Salem D/A Basic School in Atwima Mponua and two-unit kindergarten blocks at Fremasi DA Primary in Assin South. Additionally, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) facilities such as the Anyinam TVET-Applied Technical and Fashion School and the Akomadan TVET-Applied Technical School are set to redefine vocational training in Ghana. This week of inaugurations underscores the president’s efforts to leave a lasting legacy, highlighting his administration’s commitment to infrastructure and education as cornerstones of national development.
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November 21, 2024 00:30 UTC
Expired Rice: Rumour-Mongering Has No Place In Education - Chief Of Staff
Frema Osei Opare, the Chief of Staff, has expressed dissatisfaction with the comments made surrounding the alleged distribution of expired rice that has been repackaged to specific Senior High Schools (SHSs). Her remarks address claims made by Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, a member of parliament from North Tongu that these schools received almost 22,000 bags of repackaged and expired rice. Propaganda and rumour-mongering have no place in education," according to a report citinewsroom.com. In contrast to Ablakwa's persistent claims, Mr. Kwarteng stressed that the rice had not gone bad. He explained that Lamens was penalized by the FDA for failing to obtain FDA approval before repackaging the rice.
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November 20, 2024 00:22 UTC
I Was Tipped As The One To Beat Kufuor So They Begged Me To Step Down - Alan Kyerematen
Leader of the Movement for Change, Alan Kyerematen, has disclosed that in 1996, he had plans to contest against John Agyekum Kufuor. However, he was begged to rescind his decision to contest against John Agyekum Kufuor and other leading New Patriotic Party (NPP) candidates. Alan Kyerematen was speaking on Ezra Radio when he made this known. “I was going to contest against Kufuor and others, but when they realised that Alan Kyerematen could win the contest, they sent people to me to rescind my decision to contest. Appiah Menka wrote in his book that the only person who could have beaten Kufuor was Alan Kyerematen.
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November 19, 2024 08:49 UTC
Elections 2024 Afford You The Opportunity To Change Ghana’s Fortunes – Mahama To Ghanaians
Former President of Ghana and flagbearer for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has reminded the people of Ghana that the upcoming elections afford them an opportunity to improve Ghana’s fortunes. To him, a shift in leadership is needed to tackle the challenges arising from the mismanagement of the economy. This election is our opportunity to improve Ghana’s fortunes. A shift in leadership is needed urgently to tackle the challenges arising from the mismanagement of the economy, the incompetence and corruption in high places. Please report any inappropriate content to us, and we will evaluate it as a matter of priority.
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November 19, 2024 08:49 UTC
NDC apologises to Kufuor, slams party communicator over ‘unsavoury and distasteful’ remarks
In a statement issued by its National Communications Officer, Sammy Gyamfi, on Sunday, November 17, 2024, the party slammed Dela Edem, describing his comments as “unsavoury and distasteful”. “The NDC as a party accords utmost respect to the elderly in our society and honour to our statesmen. Even though the host, Mugabe Maase, asked that he retract his words, Dela Edem insisted that he had no regrets and believed in all he had espoused. His apology:In a post shared via social media, Dela Edem apologised for the unsavoury and derogatory words used against the former President. “I sincerely render an unqualified apology to President Kufuor for the comments I made in reference to his ‘wheelchair’.
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November 18, 2024 13:45 UTC