New video emerges of Francis-Xavier Sosu advising angry youth protestors against tyre burning
In the video, as made available to GhanaWeb, the MP is seen, in the presence of some uniformed police officers, calming down the constituents, even as he offered them advice on what and what not to do. “We want to draw government’s attention without necessarily making it look like we are breaking the law,” he told them. The police have been looking for an opportunity to arrest the MP over some misdemeanors that happened during that demonstration that he led in some parts of the Madina constituency. The demonstration was to register their unhappiness with the sorry nature of some of their roads. Here is Francis-Xavier Sosu speaking to some of his constituents:
Source:GhanaWeb
November 07, 2021 05:40 UTC
How Duncan-Williams saved Congo's president on the day of inauguration
His inauguration marked the first peaceful transfer of power in Congo's over six decades of history as an independent nation. “Somewhere in October last year, the president of DRC – the new president of Congo, came to see me in Ghana for prayers. He continued that true to his words, the man was elected president but God’s assignment for him was not done. So, I got a jet and I flew in there, spent some time with him before the inauguration,” he said. “Then on the inauguration day, I went in, and I was sitting in the front with my wife with all these presidents from different countries.
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November 06, 2021 19:16 UTC
How Interior Minister ‘ordered’ Police to back off from arresting Sosu at Church
He played a key role in making sure that the Police who were going to arrest the Honourable Sosu withdrew from the church on that very day. “I believe it is that spirit that the Hon Minister of Interior and National Security Minister worked together in getting to a certain agreement in managing the matter,” he added. But ACP Ofori has stressed that service has indeed been done and they are awaiting the November 8 court date. Asawase MP and Minority Chief Whip, Mohammed-Mubarak Muntaka last Sunday confirmed that policemen had been at the church to indeed attempt arresting Sosu. The pastor at the church also told GhanaWeb that he had actually been approached by plain-clothed officers who informed him of their mission.
Source:GhanaWeb
November 06, 2021 18:39 UTC
Here are some 'scary' motor crashes captured at traffic intersections in Accra
On Monday, seventeen people, including 10 children were confirmed dead in an accident involving a sprinter bus and an articulated truck in the Abofuor Forest in the Ashanti region. The accident occurred at about 3:30 am when the Man Diesel truck with registration number GS 4339-17 collided head-on with the Kumasi-Daboya bound Mercedes Sprinter bus with registration number GT 6075-15. On Tuesday, another accident occurred on the Kumasi-Techiman Highway when a bus collided with a KIA Rhino after which the bus caught fire and burnt some six persons beyond recognition. I continue to urge all road users, especially our drivers, to drive safely always, and help reduce the spate of road accidents in the country," the president said. While that still rages, GhanaWeb has chanced upon a video published by Citi TV on YouTube, that captures some very ‘scary’ accidents that occurred at traffic intersections, and as captured by CCTV cameras.
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November 06, 2021 15:15 UTC
It will be unfair, unjust to admit you because you failed – GLC to 499 law students
This, the GLC has stated, is because contrary to their concerns, these 499 persons failed their entrance exams and not even a court order will be able to overturn that since it will be unjust, unlawful and unfair. The students have argued that it is unfair that they were denied admission especially since comments have been made by key individuals in the past, communicating an overall minimum of 50% as the pass mark. But the GLC has challenged this assertion, stating that it at no point advertised such a thing. “…that the 1st respondent has not espoused any policy in exhibit D series which set the minimum threshold as 50 marks." The GLC has therefore stated that regardless of any court ruling, it will be impossible for them to admit the other students since they failed the examinations.
Source:GhanaWeb
November 06, 2021 02:44 UTC
LIVE UPDATES: WAFA vs Hearts of Oak (Ghana Premier League)
Sports News of Friday, 5 November 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comHello and welcome to our coverage of the 2021/2022 Ghana Premier League season. West African Football Academy (WAFA) will host giants Accra Hearts of Oak at the Red Bull Arena in Sogakope today, November 5, 2021. WAFA lost their season opener against King Faisal at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium having ended the game with ten men and will want to bounce back against the Phobians. Hearts of Oak lost 1-0 to WAFA in this fixture last season on the day they were crowned champions of the 2020/2021 Ghana Premier League. WAFA have lost their head coach, Dr. Prosper Narteh to the record holders of the Ghana Premier League Asante Kotoko.
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November 05, 2021 21:37 UTC
Ghana’s anti-LGBTQ bill leads to surge in anti-LGBTQ violence
“The anti- LGBTQI bill in the Parliament of Ghana is fueling hate and emboldens homophobic individuals and groups to harm LGBTQ persons. Gay man stripped and beatenOct. 29 — Another gay man has been attacked – striped naked, beaten, videotaped and released online. The anti- LGBTQI bill in Parliament fuels hate and emboldens homophobic people. Anti-LGBTQ violence soarsOct. 30 — While there used to be 3 – 4 cases per week, the cases have more than doubled since the far-reaching anti-LGBTQ bill was sent to Parliament. … One lady begged a man not to cut the gay man with a machete he raised.
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November 05, 2021 18:48 UTC
‘He has been served’: Police fires back at Sosu’s spokesman on court summons
General News of Friday, 5 November 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Police say court summons have been served on Madina MP Francis Sosu• This is despite a denial by his spokesperson of any service• Police have charged the Madina MP over alleged criminal offensesActing head of Police Public Relations, ACP Kwesi Ofori has confirmed that Madina MP Francis-Xavier Sosu has been duly served court summons relative to his role in a violent protest on October 25, 2021. Speaking on Joy FM’s Top Story programme on Thursday, November 4, 2021; he stressed that the Police were waiting for the November 8 date that the court had scheduled for the first hearing into the case. “On the 8th of November, we will all meet at the very court and should he honour that, the police will come up properly with what they have and what he also has to tell the court, we will meet at the court. The Madina MP’s spokesman had on Wednesday stated that the MP who was on official Parliamentary duty had not been served any summons accusing the Police of peddling falsehood. The MP is facing two charges of unlawful blockade of a highway and destruction of public property in the aftermath of a protest he led against bad roads in parts of his Constituency.
Source:GhanaWeb
November 05, 2021 18:21 UTC
AFRIMASS network partners Guinness Ghana for 3rd edition of Summit
The Africa Media Advertising Sales Summit (AFRIMASS Network) has partnered with Guinness Ghana, MultiChoice Ghana, Genet Service Limited to bring to Media enterprise owners, Media business executives, Journalist, Media Ad Agencies, Media sales executives, and seasoned industry professionals the 3rd edition of the Africa Media Ad Sales Summit (AFRIMASS). This year’s edition of the AFRIMASS 2021 themed “The Sustainability of Media Revenue Post Covid-19” will focus on challenges as well as the available opportunities for media outlets post the pandemic. Objectives of this year’s Summit include;• Bringing together media and advertising professionals to share knowledge on the best ways of sustaining the media business through resilient revenue strategies. • Creating a networking platform beyond the summit to foster a common industry thinking and interest towards a sustainable media business. • To influence policymakers, corporate firms, and regulators on the need to support the media with tax breaks and other incentives.
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November 05, 2021 09:08 UTC
2021 Ghana Bloggers Summit Slated for 4th December at Alisa Hotels
Leading PR & Rating firm, Avance Media has announced the third edition of the annual and biggest convention of bloggers, journalists, digital influencers and media enthusiasts in Ghana. ADVERTISEMENTThis year’s summit will come off at the Swiss Spirit Alisa Hotels, North Ridge on Saturday 4th December 2021 from 9am to 4pm. The inaugural summit was held in 2019, with famous Nigerian blogger, Linda Ikeji as keynote speaker. The 2021 Ghana Bloggers Summit is being hosted by Avance Media with support from ICS Africa and in partnership with Woodin, GhanaWeb, Verna Natural Mineral Water, McBerry Biscuits, Alisa Hotels – North Ridge, Cheezy Pizza, WatsUp TV, SetorNtepe, Infinity Sky Photography and Asuavo Security. More details about the summit are available via https://avancemedia.org/bloggers21For partnerships and sponsorship kindly contact Avance Media via [email protected] or call +233242307379SOURCE: www.Ghgossip.com
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November 05, 2021 07:54 UTC
Another trotro driver captured on video urinating in traffic
General News of Wednesday, 3 November 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com•A video shows a commercial bus driver urinating on a highway• This will be the second of such reports on social media in a week• The first suspect was arrested by the police when his video went viralA commercial bus driver has been captured on video easing himself on the side of road. In the video sighted by GhanaWeb, the driver of a Mercedes Benz Sprinter bus with registration number GT 6387 – 21 is seen standing in front of the driver’s door, and urinating in the middle of the road in traffic. This development however comes a few days after another commercial bus driver was arrested for the same offence. In the first incident, the driver of a bus with registration number GN 3073 – 14 was captured on video openly urinating on a highway. He was later arrested and taken to the Tesano branch of the Motor Traffic and Transport Division (MTTD).
Source:GhanaWeb
November 03, 2021 19:39 UTC
Akufo-Addo Has Failed To Use Alan Kyerematen Well – Afia Pokuaa
Afia Pokuaa states that Alan Kyerematen possesses some great knowledge that could have transformed the country had he been given enough recognition by the government. She proposed that Ghana's palm oil industry could have been adopted as a measure in reclaiming lands devastated by galamsey activities. “I always say that one of the things he has failed at doing is to use Alan Kyerematen well. Had the president used Alan Kyerematen and all these people well, he would have fixed Ghana and gone down in history as one of the best. Afia Pokuaa further urged President Akufo-Addo to glean lessons from former President Kufuor and leave a good mark as President.
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November 03, 2021 13:09 UTC
You have failed as a leader if you think you are irreplaceable - Professor to Wontumi
According to Professor Charles Marfo, Bernard Antwi Bosiako has failed as a leader for making such a statement. I keep saying this, if you’re a leader and think you’re irreplaceable, you’ve failed. I think he’s only a populist, displaying gold bars and all that on live radio which didn’t help anyone. I’d vote against him for saying he’s irreplaceable if I were a delegate. Professor Charles Marfo said he expected the chairman to contest at the national level and not in the region.
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November 03, 2021 03:49 UTC
You had no permission to conduct secret recording – Lawyer for alleged coup plotters
They cite that whilst the time on the recordings indicated 2013, the alleged offence occurred between 2018 and 2019. According to the counsel for the accused persons, some of the contents in the recording were irrelevant to the matter insisting that no permission was sought from his client before the recordings were conducted. In associating himself with the submissions of lawyer Adawudu, Counsel for Johannes Zipki, lawyer Anthony Lartey, also questioned the authenticity of the recordings saying it had been tampered with and manipulated through editing or alteration. He notes that the prosecution was duty-bound to produce the original, unmanipulated, unedited recordings whereas the Court was also entitled to examine the original recordings to guarantee its admissibility. “With the authenticity, she said the chain of custody had not been broken which made the recordings original, witnesses identified them as well as Staff Sergeant Awarf having knowledge of the contents,” the GNA reported.
Source:GhanaWeb
November 03, 2021 00:45 UTC
Anas-Kennedy Agyapong defamation case assigned to new judge
General News of Tuesday, 2 November 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• MP for Assin Central has been sued for defamation• Anas Aremayaw is demanding GHC25 million• Kennedy Agyapong is out of Ghana’s jurisdictionA new judge has been assigned to handle a defamation suit by Anas Aremeyaw Anas against Member of Parliament for Assin Central Kennedy Ohene Agyapong. Meanwhile, the court has informed lawyers of the Plaintiff, Anas Aremeyaw Anas that, the Lawmaker has written to the court that he was out of jurisdiction. Investigative journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas, has sued the Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong for defamation. Anas sued the outspoken MP through his lawyer, Kissi Agyebeng from the Cromwell Gray LLP law firm. Kennedy Agyapong, in series of media interviews ahead of the premiere of Anas Aremeyaw Anas’ “Number12”, accused Anas of entrapping persons captured in the investigative film.
Source:GhanaWeb
November 02, 2021 23:57 UTC