Akufo-Addo's brother secures GH¢10 million judgment in defamation suit
The businessman won the suit brought against the Class Media Group, a journalist and two panellists who made those allegations against him last year. The High Court ordered political commentator Listowell Nana Kusi-Poku, who had alleged the private use of the presidential jet by Edward, to pay GH¢10 million in damages - the full amount the president's brother had demanded in his suit. His suit was brought against the Class Media group, show host Kwabena Bobbie Ansah, one Mensah Thompson and Listowell Nana Kusi-Poku; the latter is said to have made the accusation. The court gave a default judgment in the case after Kusi-Poku failed to respond to the suit, the Citi News report stated. TWI NEWSHe demanded GH¢10 million in damages, an apology, and an order restraining the defendants from further denigrating him.
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June 24, 2022 09:36 UTC
NPP Race: Don't Dare Come Close - Nyaho-Tamakloe Warns Afriyie Akoto, Boakye Agyarko
A founding member of the New Patriotic Party, Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, has issued a warning to the Agric Minister, Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto, and former Energy Minister Boakye Agyarko, not to contest in the party’s upcoming flagbearership race. On the former Energy Minister, Boakye Agyarko, Dr. Nyaho-Tamakloe maintained that he has been unable to offer explanations leading to his dismissal as a minister. “Then former Energy Minister, Boakye Agyarko. That is what will be done in a civilized country,” Dr. Nyaho-Tamakloe emphasized. Other names that have come up include Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto (Agric Minister), Boakye Agyarko (Former Energy Minister), Kennedy Agyapong (Assin Central MP), and Joe Ghartey, former Railways Minister.
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June 24, 2022 08:04 UTC
I never endorsed Bawumia’s flagbearership bid – President Kufuor clarifies
Kufuor at a Father's Day event over the weekend spoke highly about the dedication of Bawumia and his loyalty to the NPP. "The attention of the Office of Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has been drawn to erroneous reportage in some sections of the media, especially on social media, to the effect that President Kufuor has endorsed an aspiring candidate for the NPP flagbearership over several others who have expressed interest to contest in the race. The NPP is expected to hold elections to elect a flagbearer to lead the party into the 2024 General Elections. Agric Minister Afriyie Osei Akoto and former Minister Joe Ghartey are all rumoured to be eyeing the slot. The winner will take over from President Akufo-Addo who is ineligible to contest after his second term ends in early 2025.
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June 23, 2022 21:14 UTC
See the list of all 47 candidates approved for NPP’s national executives contest
Politics of Thursday, 23 June 2022Source: www.ghanaweb.comNPP to elect national executives47 candidates approved for NPP national executives contestNPP national elections slated for July 14 to July 16, 2022After four days of intense vetting, the elections committee of the New Patriotic Party has approved 47 candidates for the 10 positions up for grabs in the party’s upcoming national executives election. According to a report by assaaseradio.com, the committee has further directed aggrieved or disqualified aspirants/members of the party to petition its national appeals committee to seek redress for any grievances arising from its work. As scheduled by the party, the candidates will contest for the elections at a National Delegates Conference to be held between July 14 to July 16, 2022. The positions available for grabs are national chairman, first, second and third vice chairman, general secretary, national organiser, national youth organiser, national treasurer, national women’s organiser, and national nasara coordinator. Watch how you can nominate from the video below.
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June 23, 2022 20:00 UTC
National Cathedral: David Adjaye Will Refund Monies Paid Him If NDC Wins Power – Ablakwa
The MP for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, says a future NDC government will make sure consultant to the National Cathedral project, Sir David Adjaye refund controversial payments made to him by the state. The Minority in Parliament demanded answers from Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta for releasing GHC25 million to the National Cathedral Secretariat as additional seed money without Parliamentary approval. Speaking to Parliamentary Correspondent, Ibrahim Alhassan, Mr. Ablakwa stated that the project consultant, Mr. Adjaye will be made to pay back the monies as a result of procurement breaches. “He himself should know there will be judgment day and all that money in his possession, a time will come that he will have to refund that money. Because the procurement processes are all fraud, I mean very ridiculous interpretation and abuse of the procurement processes,” he added.
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June 23, 2022 09:03 UTC
A woman's money is for the family just like a man's – Manasseh replies McDan
“A man's money is not his money. A woman's money is not her money. A woman's money, like a man's, is for the family. “There is absolutely nothing wrong with a woman paying bills if she earns enough to support the home. “The notion that paying bills and taking care of the home is the responsibility of the man is outdated,” he argued.
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June 22, 2022 10:43 UTC
Speaker roars, MPs bash Akufo-Addo’s ministers over absenteeism
Last week, Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin put the Finance Ministry business on hold following the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta’s absence in parliament. Ofori-Atta was supposed to appear before the house to respond to questions about the COVID-19 expenditure but failed to show up. The Speaker, addressing the subject, read a letter from the Transport Ministry signed by the Chief Director of the ministry, explaining that the minister, Kwaku Ofori Asiamah is unavoidably absent. He then raised questions about what exactly the words ‘unavoidably absent’ mean, adding that the continued absence of some ministers to respond to questions in parliament is something he [Bagbin] will not tolerate. Annoh Dompreh further argued that this should be the last time such a thing is happening.
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June 21, 2022 18:37 UTC
4 NPP MPs implicated in double salary scandal, 3 return GH¢280,000 to the state
General News of Tuesday, 21 June 2022Source: www.ghanaweb.comASEPA boss blows alarm over double salary scandalAuditor General accuses MPs of taking double salariesOne of four MPs in double salary scandal denies allegationOne of three Members of Parliament belonging to the ruling New Patriotic Party cited by the Auditor General for drawing double salaries, has returned an amount of GH¢119,004.45 back to the state, citinewsroom has reported. He is said to have received the payment over a period despite vacating office as DCE in 2021. However Sylvester Tetteh has denied the allegation that he received double salary. According to the Ngleshie Amanfro MP, he never received salary during his 26-month tenure as CEO of the National Youth Authority. I have never drawn a double salary, and I am a man of integrity.
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June 21, 2022 18:10 UTC
‘I’m Pursuing My Own Ambition’ – Boakye Agyarko Rejects Another Appointment
Boakye Kyeremateng Agyarko, a former Minister of Energy, has kicked against any future appointment under the Akufo-Addo-led government following his dismissal as a minister in August 2018. “I am pursuing my own presidential ambition, for which a lot of people kicked against right from the beginning. I’m I not deserving of being the flagbearer of the NPP?” the 66-year-old first Energy Minister under the Akufo-Addo’s government quizzed. BackgroundIn August 2018, Boakye Agyarko was dismissed by President Akufo-Addo following revelations that the renegotiated AMERI deal was fraught with corruption. “The President wishes Mr Boakye Agyarko well in his future endeavours,” this was contained in the letter issued to sack Boakye Agyarko.
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June 21, 2022 13:42 UTC
No Woman Should Accept Domestic Violence - Rev. Joyce Aryee
National Cathedral Board of Trustees Member and Executive Director of Salt and Light Ministries, Rev. Dr. Joyce Aryee, has asserted that no woman should condone domestic abuse. She believes the act is unacceptable and that woman doesn’t deserves to go through such pain and humiliation. Dr. Joyce Aryee, said “First and foremost you should report this to your parents and if it gets too violent report it to the police because there has to be some restraint if you’re being beaten because no woman should accept domestic violence”. “If you continue to accept it one day if he beats you and kills you he becomes a murderer, so do not accept it.
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June 21, 2022 12:56 UTC
Paul Adom-Otchere has become more political than journalistic - Prof Stephen Adei
When asked what he thinks of Togbe Afede’s rejection of the ex-gratia, Prof Adei congratulated the Agbogbomefia of the Asogli State stating: “he [Togbe Afede XIV] is one of his best loved people, therefore, I must be very careful I don’t sing your praises too much. “Paul Adom-Otchere, unfortunately, has become political rather than journalistic. TWI NEWSBackgroudPaul Adom-Otchere had stated two weeks ago on his show that Togbe Afede XIV attended only 16 per cent of meetings during his tenure as a member of the Council of State. "[Out] of the 48 months, the Council of State held 242 meetings of which Togbe Afede XIV attended 39 [meetings]; it constituted 16 per cent. "The Council of State is paid every month, and he [Togbe Afede] took all his salaries, of which he is entitled to it.
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June 21, 2022 11:05 UTC
'Our MP Is The Best' - Assin South Constituents Applaud Hon. Ntim Fordjour
Residents of Assin Aboabo Camp has debunked a malicious news item targeted at the Deputy Education Minister, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, who doubles as Member of Parliament for Assin South constituency, is also said to have failed to construct better roads for them. But a rebuttal by the Aboabo Camp residents highlights that the MP cum Deputy Minister's interaction with the constituents is superb. "...it is a palpable falsehood to contend that MP has not been visiting the constituency since he was voted for by the good people of the Assin South Constituency. It is also a grieving act of mischief for anyone to suggest that the road network in the Aboabo camp is left unattended to.
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June 21, 2022 10:09 UTC
Thief leaves note after stealing from a Pentecost Church at Bogoso
Jesus bless me, in the cross. Only the thief who Jesus bless in the cross. Amen.”These were the words of a thief (though not grammatically correct) after stealing from the English Assembly of the Church of Pentecost, Bogoso District in what appears to be a replica of the conversation between Jesus Christ and the thief on the cross. After stealing these items, the thief wrote a few words on the wall in red ink to indicate that he does not hate church. He asked God to bless him on the cross adding that it was only the thief that Jesus blessed on the cross.
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June 20, 2022 21:10 UTC
Kumasi SHS shooting: Dampare interdicts officers caught on tape making Islamophobic comments
The said officers were caught on tape making Islamophobic comments while reviewing CCTV footage of the chaos that occurred when police officers stormed the school to disperse a student protest last Monday. According to a report by Asaaseradion.com, DCOP Suraji confirmed the interdiction of the officers during the visit. TWI NEWSThe latest interdiction by the police administration brings to seven the total number of officers interdicted for the disturbances recorded at the Kumasi Islamic Senior High School. Students of Kumasi Islamic Senior High School on Monday, June 13, 2022, caused heavy traffic on the Abrepo road that runs in front of their campus to register their displeasure over frequent accidents in the area. However, a police contingent called in to calm the students decided to fire gunshots and teargas to manage the situation.
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June 20, 2022 18:09 UTC
Meet the 7 giants battling for the NPP National Chairmanship slot
Politics of Monday, 20 June 2022Source: www.ghanaweb.comSeven National Chairman aspirants are expected to face the New Patriotic Party (NPP) vetting committee today, Monday, June 20, 2022. The NPP stalwart was the Minister of Education in the John Agyekum Kufour administration is hoping to take the mantle from the current National Chairman, Freddie Blay. Prof Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi believes he can help the NPP “break the 8 mantra” with his years of experience when he becomes the NPP national chairman. Stephen Ayesu NtimStephen Ayesu Ntim is a former national first vice chairman of the NPP. Sammy CrabbeSuspended Second Vice Chairman of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Sammy Crabbe, has joined the Chairmanship race of the governing party.
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June 20, 2022 17:02 UTC