Why Major Courage Quashigah never wanted Akufo-Addo to be president – Dr Segbefia
Speaking in an XYZ TV interview monitored by GhanaWeb, Dr Segbefia said that the late Quashigah, a former minister of health, told him that Ghanaians were going to need another liberation should Akufo-Addo become president. “In 2009, I met with the late Major Courage Quashigah, that was just a year into Atta-Mills’ administration … and he said something. “The reason he gave was that if he (Akufo-Addo) becomes president, we are going to fight for Ghana’s independence over again. “When all these things started falling into place, then I quickly remembered the late Quashigah,” he added. Also, Dr Segbefia praised the over 80 New Patriotic Party (NPP) members of parliament who demanded the dismissal of finance minister, Ken Ofori-Atta.
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November 20, 2022 07:39 UTC
Ghanaians react to death of longest-serving finance minister
General News of Saturday, 19 November 2022Source: www.ghanaweb.comGhana’s longest-serving Finance Minister, Prof. Kwesi Botchwey, reportedly passed on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital at age 78. Prof Botchwey, a leading member of the opposition National Democratic Congress, is well respected by Ghanaians across the political divide. Former finance minister Kwesi Botchwey is dead - his leadership and commitment to the structural changes to our economy in the late 80s were critical and the impact still with us todqy. Statesman & finest Finance Minister. Prof Kwesi Botchwey , Your impact will leave with us forever and you will always be remembered for your good works.
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November 19, 2022 22:46 UTC
Ofori-Atta censure committee may produce two reports - Kweku Baako predicts
The eight-member committee was co-chaired by KT Hammond and Dominic Ayine with three members apiece from the Majority and Minority Caucuses. Editor-in-chief of the New Crusading GUIDE newspaper, Abdul Malik Kweku Baako is predicting that the committee could potentially end up with two separate reports. "They may end up issuing two seperate reports akin to what happened in the "Cash For Seats" Probe! The cash for seat controversyIn February 2018, a special ad hoc parliamentary committee was set up to probe ‘Cash for Seat’ allegations leveled against officials of the Ministry of Trade and Industry. However, the laying of the report was not without controversy, as the minority members on the committee said their views were not captured in the report.
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November 19, 2022 08:49 UTC
Akyem Abuakwa chiefs storm Parliament to support Ofori-Atta as he faces censure committee
General News of Friday, 18 November 2022Source: www.ghanaweb.comEmissaries from the Akyem Abuakwa area have arrived in parliament to provide moral support for embattled Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta. The minister is appearing before an 8-member ad hoc committee hearing a censure motion filed in parliament by the minority group. As at the commencement of the sitting of the committee on Friday, November 16, 2022, about a dozen chiefs from the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council were seated in the hall. According to GhanaWeb’s correspondent in parliament, the chiefs are representatives of the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council who are attending the sitting to provide moral support for their kinsman. Ken Ofori-Atta has been under fire with various calls being made for his removal.
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November 19, 2022 00:28 UTC
Ofori-Atta didn't make payments of oil revenue into offshore account - GNPC
General News of Friday, 18 November 2022Source: www.ghanaweb.comGround three of the seven-point vote of censure hearing against embattled Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta was up for hearing on Day Two (November 17) of Parliament’s ad hoc committee sitting. The ground read: “Illegal payment of oil revenues into offshore accounts, in flagrant violation of Article 176 of the 1992 Constitution.”To assist the committee, witnesses were called from the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation, GNPC, to explain matters, especially with the deposition of oil funds into specific accounts. It emerged that the Finance Minister was not in any way connected to the receipt or transfer of any funds from GNPC’s Jubilee Oil Holdings Limited, JOHL, into any account. Co-chair of the committee put a pointed question to the GNPC witness about the role of Ken Ofori-Atta in purported illegal payments. “I need to understand this, in all of this, what relates to the Finance Minister in terms of the allegations made against him?” KT Hammond asked.
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November 18, 2022 21:58 UTC
Ghana's US$1.06 Minimum Wage Way Below Hourly Wage Of European Countries
The National Tripartite Committee (NTC) has increased the minimum wage to GH¢ 14.88 from the earlier GH¢13.53. The increase follows the conclusion of negotiations on the determination of the 2023 National Daily Minimum Wage (NDMW) at its meeting held on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, in Accra. Comparing Ghana’s rate to other countries like France, the UK, US, and Germany, Ghana’s rate is substantially very low. In France, the national minimum wage is $10.71 per hour, UK is $11.43 per hour $10.59 per hour in Germany, $7.25 per hour in the US, and GH¢14.88 ($1.06) per day in Ghana. The tripartite committee noted that the increase was strongly influenced by the current economic crisis.
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November 18, 2022 10:07 UTC
Mps Buy Fuel, We’re Suffering Like Every Ghanaian – KT Hammond Laments
Kobina Tahir Hammond, Member of Parliament for the Adansi-Asokwa Constituency has explained that contrary to public perception, MPs pay for their fuel without any subsidy. The comment was made as he clarified a recent comment to the effect that he had said he did not buy fuel because he didn’t own a car. “Let me get it on record, Members of Parliament buy fuel, we don’t have any coupons, we don’t have rebates, we don’t have anything, we are suffering the same way every Ghanaian is suffering. Fuel price hikesThe fuel price situation is one plank of the general rise in the cost of living bedeviling the Ghanaian economy. Please report any inappropriate content to us, and we will evaluate it as a matter of priority.
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November 18, 2022 07:16 UTC
Watch highlights of Ghana's 2-0 win over Switzerland
Sports News of Thursday, 17 November 2022Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Black Stars of Ghana defeated Switzerland by 2-0 in an international friendly match on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at the ZSC Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Goals from Mohammed Salisu and Antoine Semenyo gave Ghana the deserving win over their European opponents as they head to the 2022 World Cup in high spirits. Southampton defender, Mohammed Salisu scored the first goal of the match with a header from a corner kick effected by Daniel Kofi Kyereh. Ghana head into the 2022 World Cup with high hopes after defeating Switzerland who were able to beat Portugal twice in four matches this year. Watch highlights of the match below
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November 18, 2022 05:44 UTC
Asamoah Gyan Secures UEFA License B Coaching Certificate
Africa's top scorer at the FIFA World Cup, Asamoah Gyan has completed his UEFA License B coaching course in Europe. The former Black Stars captain enrolled in a class for a six-month programme for a Football Association of Wales’ Uefa B License certificate in June 2022. Six months after enrolling in the Football Association of Wales’ UEFA B License course, the Ghanaian has now graduated and is now a certified UEFA coach. The former Sunderland striker announced this on his Twitter page while indicating that he will soon set up a coaching clinic in Ghana. January 2023 Coaching Clinic loading," Asamoah Gyan tweeted.
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November 17, 2022 16:28 UTC
It Was Unauthorised – Foreign Ministry Retracts Its ‘Stay Away From Abuja’ Notice
Ghana has denied issuing a travel advisory against non-essential travel to Abuja, the capital of Nigeria. In a rejoinder tweeted Thursday morning, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that statement was unauthorized. "The Ministry is not aware of any threat targeted at Ghanaians who continue to live in harmony with their Nigerian brothers and sisters," the Ministry said. "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration regrets any inconvenience this may have caused to the travelling public". The attack coincided with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) alert that Abuja, Katsina, Kaduna, Kogi, Lagos and Zamfara were under threat.
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November 17, 2022 09:49 UTC
Ken Must Go: 235 out of 275 MPs now want Ofori-Atta out – GhanaWeb tally
General News of Thursday, 17 November 2022Source: www.ghanaweb.comMinister of Finance Ken Ofori-Atta is undoubtedly Ghana’s most talked about politician. Ofori-Atta was nominated by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and was subsequently passed by Parliament after a vetting process. The way out of that office rests on himself (via resignation), on the president (dismissal) and on Parliament (via a vote of censure). 137 from the Minority Caucus plus the 98 NPP MPs brings the number of lawmakers seeking Ofori-Atta’s exit to 235 out of a House of 275 members. We will not do the President's business through Ken Ofori-Atta.
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November 17, 2022 06:23 UTC
Yams good for health: enhance brain function, eases menopause symptoms
Yams, a popular tuber vegetable that originated in Africa, Asia and the Caribbean, with 95% grown in Africa, is good for our health. In a 12 week study by Tohda et al (2017) respondents who took yam extract as a supplement recorded advanced brain function compared to a group who took a placebo. In a 30 day study by Wu et al. This means during menopause these levels are lower, while yams helped to increase these levels it may ease menopause symptoms. The name Yams originate from the the Fulani language in Ghana, through the word that means "to eat" nyami.
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November 16, 2022 20:39 UTC
Bawumia Takes Up ‘Full Cost’ Of New NPP Membership Cards Nationwide
The National Executive Council of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has directed its regional and constituency branches to end the collection of payments and other administration charges for membership card issuances. The directives follow a pledge made by Vice president Dr. Bawumia to bear the full cost of the membership cards at all levels. It was contained in a statement signed by the General Secretary of the party Justin Kodua. “Following the visit of His Excellency, the Vice President pledged to lead the fundraising efforts to provide and pay for the full cost of membership cards for all Polling Station Executives, Electoral Area Coordinators, Constituency Executives, Regional Executives, Council of elders and Patrons. “On this note, you are, therefore, directed to stop collecting payments and other administrative charges for the issuance of the membership cards from the aforementioned,” the statement added.
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November 16, 2022 07:38 UTC
'The Akufo-Addo That I Know Is Not The One In Charge' - Nyaho-Tamakloe Scores Government 2 Out Of 10
He told Joy News in an interview that the country’s economy has slumped yet the government has failed to rise to the occasion. When asked to rate the performance of the current government, Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe said, “I will rate them two out of 10.”“We have retrogressed...when I say we are a failed state, I know what I am talking about. This government is not functioning...That surprises me because I know Nana Addo was not like that. The Nana Akufo-Addo that I know is not the one ruling Ghana now,” he explained. Dr. Nyaho-Tamakloe noted that Ken Ofori-Atta, the embattled Minister of Finance should have resigned immediately the country decided to seek a bailout from the IMF.
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November 16, 2022 06:42 UTC
Adwoa Safo's Return: We Are Unbothered – Constituents
Residents of the Dome-Kwabenya constituency feel indifferent about their member of parliament, Adwoa Safo, following her return to parliament. According to some residents, after abandoning the constituency for about a year, Adwoa Safo's return does not mean anything to them. Speaking to www.ghanaweb.com, the residents seemed to have regretted voting for the MP while accusing her of being irresponsible. One resident said “both Adwoa Safo and other government officials are not acting responsibly; because if this country was their sole property, will they leave the country and return as they please? A first fool they say is not a fool but the second fool is.
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November 15, 2022 23:15 UTC