Member of Parliament for Nsawam-Adoagryri, Frank Annoh-Dompreh has said the Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia will make history in Ghana’s politics. He said no diabolic agenda will work against the Vice President. “No schemes, nor evil strategies, nor diabolism, nor hate deductions could set us apart.. We are set to make history, so shall it be…” he tweeted after Dr Bawumia served notice that he won’t allow people to use his name for corrupt activities because his integrity is his most cherished asset in life. Dr. Bawumia reacted swiftly on his Facebook page on Monday, November 14 following investigations by journalist Anas Aremeyaw...
It takes more than one man to be be corrupt – IEA Boss on Adu Boahen’s sacking
Corruption is deep and pervasive in Ghana’s political space, the Director of Research at the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) Dr John Kwakye has said. Reacting to the sacking of the Minister of State at the Finance Ministry, Charles Adu Boahen, Dr Kwakye said in a tweet that one man cannot be corrupt alone. “It takes more than one man to be be corrupt. The other corrupt people should be fished out as well. May be the Special Prosecutor’s investigation will do that. Sadly, corruption is deep and pervasive in our political space,” he said. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo announced in...
I don’t have a car so I don’t buy fuel – K.T. Hammond
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Adansi Asokwa, K.T Hammond says he does not feel the impact of the skyrocketing fuel prices because he does not own a car. The Adansi Asokwa MP made the revelation on Tuesday, November 15, during the sitting of the committee hearing the censure motion against the embattled Finance Minister, Mr Ken Ofori-Atta. During the proceedings, the Minority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu suggested to K.T. Hammond that since he also buys fuel, he must be feeling the impact of the “mismanagement” he and his caucus are talking about. However, the controversial legislator retorted that “I don’t...
Ofori-Atta still at post to cover up Akufo-Addo’s rot – Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe suspects
Statesman and politician, Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, has wondered about President Akufo-Addo’s hesitation to terminate the appointment of the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta. For the New Patriotic Party (NPP) stalwart, this means the President needs his cousin at post to perform some duties that are not in the interest of the country. Speaking in an interview on JoyNews’ AM Show, Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe said the Finance Minister should have resigned the very day Ghana decided to seek support from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). In his view, Mr Ofori-Atta had pledged not to take the country to the Fund because “We are a...
Gabby denies Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu’s claims on Finance Minister job, others
Gabby Otchere-Darko, a leading member of the New Patriotic Party, has disputed claims by the Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, that he said the Majority Leader was behind moves to get the Finance Minister removed. Responding to reports that the Majority Leader also accused him of trying to undermine his attempt to be the Suame MP, Mr. Otchere-Darko said on Facebook: “I have since sent him a message on this denying same.” Reports indicated that Mr. Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu said Mr. Otchere-Darko had called him the ringleader behind the NPP MPs calling for the resignation of the Finance Minister. Mr. Otchere-Darko is alleged to...
Police investigate shooting incident at Kenyasi
The Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a shooting incident at Kenyasi in the Ahafo Region on 15th November, 2022. The shooting incident, according to the Police, resulted in the death of one person and injury to four others. Following the incident, some members of the community went on rampage in the town causing destruction to two vehicles. Police have intensified law, order and security operations in the area and calm has since been restored. Investigation continues and anybody found culpable will be taken through the due process of the law. Source ; 3news.com
Gambia’s cough syrup investigation ‘delayed’ by families
An ongoing investigation into the deaths of more than 70 children in The Gambia linked to cough syrups made in India, has been delayed by parents of the victims not cooperating with investigators, a senior medical officer has said. In October, the World Heath Organization (WHO) issued a global alert over four brands of cough syrups, saying they could be linked to acute kidney damage, following reports from The Gambia of children diagnosed with serious kidney problems. Investigators in The Gambia now say some parents could not recall the quantity of doses they gave to their children, and places they...
Ofori-Atta and John Kumah must also go – Mornah
The Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta and his Deputy John Kumah must also leave office immediately, a member of the Peoples National Convention (PNC) Bernard Mornah has said. In his view, Mr Ofori-Atta is not the answer to the economic challenges facing Ghanaians. “Investors don’t have confidence in the economy because of Ofori-Atta,” he said on the Big Issue on TV3 with Berla Mundi on Tuesday November 15. He added ” John Kumah said they will not go to the IMF but today we are at the IMF.” He was contributing to a discussion on the sacking of the Minister of State at...
Adu Boahen will have his day before OSP to respond appropriately – Govt Communicator
The principle of natural justice will play out properly when the Minister of State at the Finance Ministry who has been sacked by the President, Charles Adu Boahen, gets his day before the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to answer allegations of corruption made against him, a member of the Government’s communication team, Kofi Tontoh has said. Mr Tontoh stated that investigations by the OSP will determine the next action to be taken against him. President Akufo-Addo announced that he has referred Mr Adu Boahen to the OSP for investigations after sacking him. President Akufo-Addo has sacked Mr Adu Boahen. “The...
LA Nkwantanang Madina M.C.E opens Type 1 diabetes clinic
The Municipal Chief Executive of La Nkwantanang Madina Municipal M.C.E, Jenifer Dede Adjabeng has led the official opening of Type 1 Diabetes Clinic at Sanford health Center to mark the 2022 world Diabetes Day. Sonia Nabeta and Sanford world Clinic partnered a joint programme named SNF Clinic at Sanford to support the ministry of health’s objective of improving access to healthcare for children with type 1 diabetes (T1D) in Ghana. Statistics available to the National Diabetes Association indicate that there are more than four million diabetic patients in the country aged between 34 and 64. This year’s global celebration is...