Politics of Friday, 28 June 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Functional Executive Committee (FEC) of the Central Regional branch of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has petitioned the party's General Secretary, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, to withdraw the candidature of Nurien Shiabu Migyimah, the parliamentary candidate for the Assin Central Constituency. "The Regional FEC received credible reports of immoral acts and anti-party conduct against the party’s 2024 Parliamentary Candidate for the Assin Central Constituency, Nurien Shiabu Migyimah. According to the party, Migyimah's actions have severely affected the constituency secretary, Sadique Broni Yeboah, and impacted his performance for the party. "This immoral act by Nurien Shiabu Migyimah has had a traumatic psychological effect on the Assin Central Constituency Secretary, Comrade Sadique Broni Yeboah, affecting his performance as the Scribe of the Constituency," the statement continued. "It is in this light that we respectfully recommend the withdrawal of Nurien Shiabu Migyimah as the NDC’s 2024 Parliamentary Candidate for the Assin Central Constituency," the statement read.
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June 28, 2024 17:04 UTC
The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has explained why their report on a petition linked to a key member of the National Cathedral of Ghana has stalled. Ablakwa petitioned CHRAJ in January 2023 in a complaint of corruption and abuse of office relative to some expenditure that the National Cathedral made. The respondents included the Minister of Finance, Controller and Accountant General's Department and the National Cathedral Board. Victor Kusi-Boateng, JNS Talent Center Limited and Johannes Eshun and Shiela Eshun. It turns out Kwabena Adu Gyamfi’s JNS Talent Centre has been the cause of CHRAJ’s delay.
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June 28, 2024 13:36 UTC
Dr. Nyaho-Tamakloe asserted that Bawumia was not given the opportunity to select his own running mate, attributing this to the "selfish interests" of certain party stalwarts. “Kufour picked his own running mate, in the first round and second round. Atta Mills picked his own running mate, and Mahama picked his own running mate. Akufo-Addo scene 1, picked his own running mate, scene 2, picked his own running mate, so why can’t Bawumia pick his own running mate. “Because I know for a fact that he can’t mention his own running mate and I made mention of it almost seven months ago.
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June 28, 2024 09:14 UTC
Crime & Punishment of Friday, 28 June 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comIn a tragic incident at Ahodwo, Nhyiaeso, in the Ashanti Region, a police officer was killed during a robbery that took place around 1 am on June 27, 2024. The Ghana Police Service has confirmed the arrest of one individual in connection with the crime. The Police Service, in a brief statement, announced that an "intelligence operation is underway to apprehend the remaining suspects and bring them to justice." Read the police statement below:
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June 28, 2024 06:01 UTC
Politics of Friday, 28 June 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comYaw Boateng Gyan, the former National Organizer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), has criticized the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) for presenting a presidential candidate and running mate whom he believes have questionable characters. He describes the flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, as a liar, and the supposed running mate, Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh, as arrogant. On Wednesday, June 26, 2024, it was reported that Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the NPP, proposed the Energy Minister, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, also known as NAPO, as his running mate to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. A meeting was held on Tuesday night, where Dr. Bawumia sought advice from President Akufo-Addo regarding his choice of a running mate. Ghanaians already know Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh and the kind of arrogant statements he has made in the past.
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June 28, 2024 03:21 UTC
General News of Thursday, 27 June 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comAttorney-General and Minister of Justice Godfred Yeboah Dame has taken over the cross-examination of Richard Jakpa, the third accused in the ongoing ambulance procurement trial, from his deputy, Alfred Tuah-Yeboah. State prosecutors are currently cross-examining Mr. Jakpa in a case involving the Minority Leader of Parliament, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, who is standing trial alongside him. During Thursday hearing on June 27, 2024, Mr. Tuah-Yeboah revealed that the prosecution aims to complete its cross-examination by next Tuesday. This marks the first time Attorney-General Godfred Dame is directly cross-examining the witness, following earlier speculation that he was avoiding confrontation with Richard Jakpa after a leaked conversation suggested potential witness tampering. Attorney-General Dame is now the third state prosecutor to interrogate Mr. Richard Jakpa, following Deputy AG Alfred Tuah-Yeboah and the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Yvonne Atakorah Obuobisa.
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June 27, 2024 21:54 UTC
The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) and GhanaWeb have agreed to build cooperation by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote the events and activities organized by GTA. The MoU signing took place at the Ghana Tourism Authority Head Office; and was signed by Akwasi Agyeman, CEO of the Ghana Tourism Authority and David Antwi, CEO of GhanaWeb. The two organizations are committed to promote tourism, cultural exchange, and diaspora engagement through GhanaWeb’s wider reach and strong diaspora readership. GTA and GhanaWeb will jointly support and participate in this platform and join periodic Conversations as may be mutually agreed. “We are thrilled to partner with the Ghana Tourism Authority to promote the beauty and cultural richness of Ghana.
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June 26, 2024 11:54 UTC
This time, however, the protesters broke through the Kenyan parliament, just around the time the Ghanaian MPs were on their visit. A BBC report said that MPs were engaged in heated debate over the finance bill before it was passed. It added that hundreds of MPs were trapped inside the parliament building as police continue their efforts to repel the protesters who have breached the complex. Kenyans have been protesting against the finance bill, arguing that it imposes additional financial burdens on citizens already grappling with high costs of living. In a video made available to GhanaWeb, it shows the moment the Ghanaian MPs were being directed away to a safe place within the parliament building.
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June 25, 2024 19:35 UTC
Politics of Tuesday, 25 June 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, a.k.a. Chairman Wontumi, has asserted that Ghana is currently developing faster than European countries. The NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman, however, noted that the main challenge for Ghana has been political parties being booted out of government every eight years. From my experience living in the UK and Ghana, I can confidently say that Ghana is changing faster than Europe. Ghana will never develop unless we keep one political party in power for a long time before we can have a big transformation to develop our country," he said.
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June 25, 2024 18:05 UTC
"Watch the cedi to the dollar after tomorrow... Let's watch it and see; the confidence will come," he stated. "The investors will return to Ghana, and the growth trajectory will even become clearer for all of us," Dr. Amin Adam added. "On the economy, our record is better than their record. On the size of the economy, we've done better than them. On economic growth, we've done better than them," the minister said.
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June 25, 2024 14:55 UTC
General News of Monday, 24 June 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Ghana Education Service (GES) has been petitioned to investigate an alleged physical assault on a final-year student of the Labone Senior High School in Accra. Abraham Sambou, the student, was allegedly assaulted by Eric Agyemang, the senior housemaster of the school, who is popularly known as 'Power.' "This wrongful undocumented expulsion without recourse to due process poses a significant problem to the entire family since Master Sambou would have to commute daily from Kasoa in the Central Region to Labone, Accra. "Mr. Agyemang justified his actions by claiming Master Sambou lied about his father's availability when asked to provide his father's phone number. "When we visited the school to address the issue, Mr. Agyemang admitted to slapping Master Sambou.
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June 24, 2024 16:03 UTC
The case, initiated in May 2023, alleged damages for breach of contract related to the rehabilitation of the Accra Sports Stadium. The ICC Tribunal, chaired by President Sadaff Habib, including members Shadrack Arhin and Justin Amenuvor, upheld the Attorney-General of Ghana’s argument that the arbitration was statute-barred. This agreement included the Accra Sports Stadium, El-Wak Stadium in Accra, and Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi. Micheletti was the local sub-contractor for the Accra Sports Stadium, while Consar Limited was responsible for the Baba Yara Sports Stadium. In 2023, Micheletti initiated arbitration, claiming unpaid amounts from the government.
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June 24, 2024 14:07 UTC
Crime & Punishment of Monday, 24 June 2024Source: GNAThe police have cautioned the public against misinformation regarding the conflict between the youth and the elderly in Pusiga, located in the Upper East Region, which led to the destruction of property. The police stated that any misinformation could incite fear and panic among the populace. A police brief indicated that initial investigations suggest the destruction resulted from a misunderstanding between the youth and the elderly of the community, not from political rivalry as a viral video misleading the public has claimed. The brief also mentioned that investigations are ongoing to resolve the issue and to apprehend the individuals responsible for disseminating the alleged false viral video.
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June 24, 2024 05:05 UTC
Ennin suggested that this delay casts doubt on Dr. Bawumia’s preparedness and capability for the presidency. Ennin expressed confusion over Dr. Bawumia's indecision, emphasizing that the NPP flagbearer has the constitutional right to choose a running mate who can aid him in his administration. He speculated that internal disagreements within the Jubilee House might be causing the delay, leading to Dr. Bawumia’s hesitation. “What amazes me is that former President Kuffour clearly and openly chose his running mate, and so did Akufo-Addo. Meanwhile, Energy Minister Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh has emerged as the preferred choice of running mate for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, according to a survey conducted by the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB).
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June 23, 2024 13:36 UTC
There were about thirty members of the Guard Regiment at Flagstaff House when the alarm was raised. At 7 a.m. resistance was actually increasing at Flagstaff House, as the defenders, less than a hundred of them, fought fiercely back against some 600 rebel troops. with the police at Police Headquarters, and from there the order was given for the 2nd Battalion to go into action at Flagstaff House. The outside walls of Flagstaff House had been open, and the defenders had retreated behind the second gate. He had made Flagstaff House into a strong point from which he commanded the army.
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June 22, 2024 22:15 UTC