Former Minister of Trade and Industry Alan Kyerematen has indicated that transformational leadership is required in Ghana to stop the country from going to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for support. He indicated that Ghana has been to the Fund seventeen times but the problems have not been solved. To him, in order to tackle the fundamental economic challenges, Ghana needs a leader who will move it from just achieving growth targets to transformation. Speaking during a meeting with the Ga Mantse King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II in Accra on Monday, March 13, Mr Kyerematen said he represents that kind of leader...
Alleged killing of soldier: MP tells Attorney General to ensure swift, fair, fearless prosecution
The Member of Parliament for Ashaiman Henry Ernest Norgbey has said the Attorney General’s Department must ensure swift, fair, fearless, and successful prosecution of all the suspects involved in the alleged killing of soldier Imoro Sherrif. He also said the courts should return a verdict that serves as a bold line of deterrence to all persons who may want to break the law. On Monday March 13, the six suspected persons who were arrested for their alleged involvement in the killing of a soldier Imoro Sheriff were denied bail by the Ashaiman Circuit Court. They were denied bail after Prosecutor...
Thomas Partey finally reacts to comparisons with Manchester United’s Casemiro
Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has finally commented on the comparisons with Manchester United’s Casemiro. According to him, he just wants to concentrate on himself but is happy that people are noticing his impressive performances. Partey and Casemiro have both been in sensational form for Arsenal and Manchester United, respectively, this season. The former has been instrumental to the Gunners’ rise to the top of the Premier League table, as they currently sit five points clear. Casemiro has also helped return a first trophy in nearly six years to Old Trafford as Manchester United look primed to return to the Champions League....
Gold for oil policy doesn’t make sense — Kennedy Agyapong to gov’t
The Member of Parliament of Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong has added his voice to the petroleum products imported under the gold for oil (G4O) programme. He said the gold for oil policy doesn’t make sense to Ghanaians. In an interview on Kumasi-based Sompa FM, the maverick politician said instead of selling the raw gold, the government should pursue a path of refining the mineral and adding value to the mineral before selling it adding that the funds accrued from the finished gold products will be enough to purchase the oil. “Does it make sense to you to buy oil with gold?...
It’s not grammar or Ph.D that’ll be used to elect NPP’s flagbearer – Kennedy Agyapong
Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, a flagbearer aspirant of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has said that many factors will determine who leads the party into the 2024 general elections. He said delegates of the party will look beyond good grammar and educational titles in determining who will lead the governing party in the next elections. In a report by MyNewsGh.com, the vociferous lawmaker in a viral video said he is not intimidated by English. He opined “It’s not just about being bookish and speaking big grammar that matters because which people speak big English and are among the rich. He said...
I’m surprised by John Dumelo’s U-turn – Fred Nuamah on Ayawaso West Wuogon parliamentary contest
Actor-turned-politician Fred Nuamah says he will not step down from contesting in the upcoming NDC parliamentary primaries in the Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency despite John Dumelo’s candidature in the race. Speaking to Graphic Showbiz, he said that he was taken aback by his colleague, John Dumelo’s declaration to contest once again after previous assurances that he would not. Mr Nuamah explained that the 2020 NDC Parliamentary candidate for Ayawaso West Wuogon had informed him and others that he would no longer contest for a parliamentary seat in the Greater Accra Region. “Truthfully, I am surprised about his U-turn because it...
Former Sports Minister jailed 7 days for contempt over land
The former Minister of Youth and Sports, Dr Mustapha Ahmed, has been sentenced to seven days imprisonment by the Accra High Court (Financial and Economic Crime Division 2), for contempt of court. On June 12, 2019, the court in a judgement, granted perpetual injunction restraining the former minister, then the defendant, from trespassing on land, but he violated the order. The court also fined him GH¢12,000 or in default serve 30 days in prison. If paid, the court presided over by Justice Afia Serwah Asare-Botwe, ordered that GH¢5,000 out of the fine should be paid to Kofi Ammoah Kwafo, the man, who initiated...
Step back and allow police to conduct investigations – Amnesty Int’l to military over Ashaiman brutality
The Ghana chapter of international human rights organisation Amnesty International has condemned the violence meted out by the military to some civilians in Ashaiman following the murder of a young soldier. Amnesty International Ghana called out the military and asked them to step back and allow the Ghana Police Service to conduct investigations into the incident. The young soldier, Imoro Sherrif, was stabbed in the neck on Saturday, March 4 when he went to the area to visit his parents. His death provoked a Military High Command-backed sanction of a coordinated operation in the area on Tuesday, March 7, leading to...
Akufo-Addo not flying in luxurious private jet because money is finished – Amaliba
Head of the legal team of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) Abraham Amaliba has alleged that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo no longer flies in “luxurious” private jets not because he listened to calls for him to desist from it but that the funds are no longer available. “The money is finished that’s why he can’t fly now,” Mr Amaliba said. He further alleged that the monies were from the Covid funds made available by the World Bank to help countries manage the economic challenges faced in the wake of the pandemic. According to the legal practitioner, the use of Covid funds to...
USAG adds to calls for swift disbursement of student loans
The University Students’ Association of Ghana (USAG) has weighed into calls for the Students Loan Trust Fund to immediately disburse student loans. The calls began with the National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) following delay for this academic year. According to USAG, reports have been received of students receiving registration deadline notices over non-payment of fees. “The payment becomes even more necessary in this period when there has been a failure by the enforcing authorities to ensure compliance with the reduction of school fees on our university campuses, amidst the current economic difficulties,” a press release on Friday, March 10 said. It...