Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale has pleaded guilty to the publication of false news. This comes after the musician, born Charles Nii Armah Mensah, had fabricated a story claiming he had been attacked and shot by some unknown individuals – but it turned out to be a hoax. He was charged with the publication of fake news, together with his other accomplices. They initially denied the charge. Shatta Wale was sent to court after his arrest. He was granted ¢100,000 self-recognisance bail after spending a week in police custody. According to a report by Graphic Online on Wednesday, June 29, the musician changed...
The National Cathedral’s museum is not a component of tourism – Sadiq Abdulai
CEO of 3Music Network, Sadiq Abdulai Abu has stated that the construction of the National Cathedral’s museum is not a component of tourism. He opined on Saturday, June 25, 2022, that President Akufo-Addo has failed to honor a number of promises he made to the nation’s tourism sector, but one. Sadiq Abdulai spoke on Joy FM’s Showbiz A-Z, detailing, “if you look at the 21 promises they made toward the tourism sector, it’s been only one they were able to deliver on, and even with that there were certain problems regarding the execution of it because of lack of money”....
NDC’s Joshua Akamba spotted with weapon at Arise Ghana demo
The National Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Joshua Hamidu Akamba, has been spotted with a weapon among a crowd of Arise Ghana demonstrators. It comes few minutes after another protestor was arrested for carrying a pistol at the El-Wak stadium, where they had converged for day two of their demonstration. According to a public notice by the Ghana Police Service, Mr Akamba was advised to put the weapon away after his attention was drawn to the illegality associated with such act. “He was also urged to notify other demonstrators to desist from carrying offensive weapons during the demonstration,” the...
Government committed to empowering local industries to face emerging global architecture – VP Bawumia
The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has reiterated government’s commitment to empowering indigenous industries in order to get them ready for the emergence of what he called, a new global architecture. Speaking at the 25th Anniversary of the establishment of Tropical Cable and Conductor Limited in Tema on Wednesday June 22, Vice President Bawumia said, the ongoing global economic crisis will bring about a new phenomenon, where countries would no longer have to depend much on external products and services, but depend on their local industries. He therefore, called for a rethink, and the offering of more support...
Ofori-Atta has not been fired because he’s protecting Akufo-Addo’s interest – Akandoh
Ranking Member on the Health Committee of Parliament, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has asserted that the Finance Minister is still at post because he is President Akufo-Addo’s favourite. He says the President should have been able to issue orders to the Minister, considering how poor he has managed the country’s economy and his persistent disregard for Parliament invitations. According to the Juaboso Member of Parliament (MP), the failure of Mr Ofori-Atta to appear before the House on Thursday to account for government’s Covid-19 expenditure is evident that he is not fit for the position he occupies. “That has been his nature;...
‘I’ll spend the night on Tema motorway to ensure it’s opened to traffic tomorrow’ – Roads Minister
The Roads Minister says he will be spending the night on the Accra-Tema motorway to ensure it is reopened to traffic tomorrow.The Roads Minister says he will be spending the night on the Accra-Tema motorway to ensure it is reopened to traffic tomorrow. Kwasi Amoako-Atta said he cannot enjoy his “comfortable home” at the time his engineers are working tirelessly to complete the repair works on the road. While inspecting the work on Wednesday, June 15, he was confident that the deadline will be met. “I will spend the night here with my group, and we plan to open this...
Ato Forson case: Health Minister fails to show up in court
The Health Minister, Kwaku Agyeman-Manu, failed or was unable to appear in court today, June 16, 2022, as scheduled, to testify against a former deputy Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson and two others standing trial for allegedly causing financial loss to the state. Mr. Agyeman-Manu was billed to give his evidence in chief in the 3.95 million Euro financial loss case today but was said to have been away on official state business. The three, Cassiel Ato Forson, Sylvester Anamane and Richard Jakpa are being prosecuted over the purchase of fifty (50) ambulances, generally described as substandard and unfit for...
Ofori-Atta must account for monies from taxes on fuel – CUTS International
The Country Director of CUTS International, Appiah Adomako, says Parliament must invite the Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, to render accounts on monies that have accrued to the country from the various taxes imposed on petroleum products. He said that will ensure accountability with regard to the many taxes on petroleum products. Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on the rising cost of fuel in the country, he suggested that some of the taxes on petroleum prices must be reviewed and those found to have outlived their purpose removed to bring consumers some respite. He said if such a measure is not...
It’s not our mandate to rebuild collapsed structures for disaster victims – NADMO
Director of Communication for the National Disaster and Management Organization (NADMO), George Ayisi has explained that it is not within their mandate to rebuild the houses of victims of rain and wind storms or other natural disasters. He told Alfred Ocansey on the 3FM Sunrise Morning Show, Thursday 16 June, 2022, that NADMO can only support victims with some bags of cement and roofing sheets for them to add on. “It is not within our mandate to rebuild their structures for them. We cannot completely go in to rebuild their structures for them. It is not within our mandate; we...
Stop that nonsense, we transact serious business – Nogokpo chief confirms Afia Schwar’s visit
Togbui Amuzu Agbodzalu William, chief of Nogokpo, has cautioned Afia Schwarzenegger, who publicized her recent journey to the famous Nogokpo shrine. According to him, her actions can have consequences for her. Through a series of videos, Afia Schwarzenegger revealed her trip to shrines with the intent to deal with Chairman Wontumi, Lawyer Ampaw and accomplices. After her video went viral, a high-ranking member of the Nogokpo community condemned her act as he revealed that her case is still pending at the shrine. “I have seen what Schwarzenegger has published, which is tarnishing the image of the community… Nogokpo has helped...