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  • Coronavirus: Ban on public gathering a plot to rig 2020 elections – Asiedu Nketia claims

    While some Ghanaians have lauded the president’s directive on public gatherings due to the recent increase in the number of coronavirus cases in the country, the opposition party, National Democratic Congress thinks otherwise.

    According to Mr. Johnson Asiedu Nketia, General Secretary of the NDC, the real intention of the ban on public gatherings by the president is to rig the 2020 elections.

    “This whole announcement of emergency ban, emergency here, stopping this gathering, stopping that gathering, in my view, on the surface, it will appear to the world that the president is acting to deal with the COVID-19 and so on.

    But the real intention is not to deal with COVID-19 at all. The real intention is to find space to put the pieces of the rigging equipments together. So that by the time anybody could say jack, the election has been compromised,” he said in an interview monitored by GhanaWeb.

    President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Sunday announced some bold directives as part of measures to stop the spread of coronavirus in the country.

    The President placed a ban on church-related activities, mosques prayers, and all other public gatherings exceeding 25 persons. That was during his second address to the nation on the Coronavirus update.

    He also directed airlines to stop bringing in travellers from countries that have recorded over 200 cases of coronavirus effective Tuesday, March 17, 2020.

    Social media users are divided over the comments made by the NDC Secretary. According to some, politicizing such a deadly issue is below the belt and uncalled for.

    “This man paaaa…..you still don’t have a clue on what has engulfed the world.? You’re thinking about the way to your stomach. When issues if life and death are being dealt with, you’re thinking about the election as if you have not enjoyed enough. Let’s be serious, Johnson Nketia,” one Dela Clinton wrote on Facebook.

    Another user with the name Alppha Khristlyk also wrote “I do support the part that the registration must halt, but with the issue of election rigging being the rationale behind this emergency pronouncement? Oh, come on Mr Secretary, that cheap politics and propaganda.”

    “How on earth can you politicize the issue on ground. Are you thinking at all? Or you think it’s all about you and NDC. Do you listen to yourself? Are you aware most hit countries have initiated self-quarantine measures by asking citizens to stay at home, companies have also instructed staff to work from home.? Please for once think about the well being of people that vote you guys into power,” Adebayor Kunah questioned.

    Deputy Comptroller of Immigration (DCGI) in-charge of Command Post and Operations, Laud Kwesi Affrifah at a press briefing yesterday revealed that his outfit together with the Kotoka International Airport authorities refused about 200 foreign nationals entry into the country as part of measures to curb a spread of COVID-19 in Ghana.

    “Over 200 people have been turned back. Only those with resident permits are being allowed in,” he said.

    Source: www.ghanaweb.com

  • Police to exhibit professionalism in December 7 polls – ACP Yankey

    The Swedru Police Administration has given the assurance to political parties of its preparedness to ensure that peace prevailed in the conduct of campaigns and other political activities.

    Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Mr Samuel Yankey, Agona Swedru Divisional Police Commander said it would also make sure engagements with all citizens were done professionally.

    ACP Yankey gave the assurance when he addressed Officers and Men of the Divisional Police Command at the annual celebration of West Africa Security Services Association (WASSA) at Swedru.

    He said they would exhibit professionalism with swift proactive policing to all parties before, during and after the December 7 polls to ensure peace and stability.

    He said they would also conduct their work in professional and neutral manner in order to maintain public confidence and trust.

    The Police Administration would continue to work with all leaders and supporters of all Political parties and ensure that campaigns and other issues related to the elections are done without fear or panic.

    ACP Yankey said the Police Administration would not countenance any misconduct on the part of the public that could mar the activities of the election and would therefore deal with culprits.

    The Divisional Police Commander urged the Public to provide credible information to the Police to ensure safety of persons and property.

    ACP Yankey called on the people in the area to provide credible information to the police to ensure effective combat of criminal activities, assuring of confidentiality.

    Ogidigram Asiedu Kobena Botwe II Swedruhene, in a speech read on his behalf thanked the Swedru Divisional Police Command for the hard work exhibited in past years.

    He called for teamwork between the Police and the People of Agona Swedru to combat crimes, adding that the Police alone could not curb the illicit acts without the cooperation of the public.

    The Swedruhene appealed to the Police Administration to open additional posts in other communities in the Swedru Township because of its fast development.

     

    Source: peacefmonline.com

  • 5 NPP-USA Chapters meet to strategize for victory in 2020 polls

    NPP-USA Columbus Chapter hosted a meet and greet event bringing together Cincinnati Ohio, Baltimore MD, and Pennsylvania, and Chicago Chapters.

    NPP members defied the downpour of the snow in Ohio to participate in the event aimed at discussing ways and means they could help the party retain the reins of government in the December general elections.

    Columbus Chapter Chairman, Rev. Sam Sarkodee welcomed members and elaborated on the achievements of the NPP government and encouraged party faithful to keep faith with President Akufo-Addo and the NPP.

    He also advised members to exercise precautions amidst the COVID-19 global pandemic.

    OTHER SPEAKERS:

    The Deputy Communication Director of NPP-USA, Dr Samuel Dwomoh, who is also a member of the Cincinnati Chapter explained that the purpose of the gathering was to foster unity among party members and to uplift the image of the party.

    He urged members to work hard towards the 4More4Nana agenda in the upcoming election.

    Chapter Chairman of Cincinnati, Mr. James Owusu, former NPP-USA Youth Organizer, encouraged the youth in the party to stay active and engage to move the positive agenda of the party forward as the future leaders of the party and the nation.

    Acting Chapter Chairman of Baltimore, Dr. Sarbeng, Pensylvania Chapter Secretary, Mr. Emmanuel Tabiri gave solidarity messages from their chapters and both praised the organizers and participants for the resilience and unity.

    They assured other chapters of their support which is aimed at helping the NPP win the 2020 polls.

    ROPAA:

    Hon. Solomon Fordjour, Former DCE of Afram Plains who is the NPP-USA Director of ROPAA explained that the party intends for members to register and vote in the upcoming polls.

    He advised members to renew their passport and also register at the Ghana embassy to help the Ghana government have accurate data of its citizens.

    Among those who participated and graced the occasion were Mr. Asamoah, Branch deputy officer, and Ghanaian international students studying at Ohio University, Athens Ohio.

    Prince Nana Mpem Darko rekindled the spirit of patriotism, solidarity and confidence in the members of the branches.

     

    Source: kingdomfmonline.com

  • 2020 election: Mahama will suffer to lose Moses Abor

    The Greater Accra Regional Youth Organizer of the ruling New Patriotic Party, Moses Abor, has bashed the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, stating that he will suffer great humiliation in the 2020 Presidential election.

    According to him, former President Mahama “is going to suffer twice what he lost in the 2016 general election.”

    Moses Abor mare this disclosure at the NPP Greater Accra Regional youth meeting last Sunday, March 15, 2020.

    The NPP executive reaffirmed the NPP’s readiness to snatch more seats from the opposition NDC in 2020.

    Speaking to a cross-section of the media after the program, Hon. Moses Abor indicated that “the expectation of the party in the Greater Accra is to win more than 80% as the party has performed creditably well over the last three years”.

    He added that the party intends to do everything humanly possible to project the good work of President Akufo-Addo.

    He however encouraged the teaming youth to always be bold enough to project the works of the NPP government.

    “I am telling you with the fact that 2020 election is going to be too difficult for Mahama to loss…we will make sure he suffer much before losing… we will make sure NDC is dead and buried once and for all because we are not going to leave any space for NDC and I promise to do everything humanly possible to secure more seats for NPP and Nana Addo Dankwah Akufo-Addo…,” he stressed.

    The Office of the Chief of Staff supported the Greater Accra youth wing with 30 motorbikes. And this was done through Protozoa.

    On behalf of the Chief of Staff, he presented the motorbikes to the regional youth wing to help facilitate their activities during the electoral commission’s new voter registration exercise and further urged them to rally behind President Nana Akufo-Addo for a second term in office.

    He also appealed to them to get involved in the upcoming voter register exercise and therefore advised them to protect themselves against Coronavirus in other to stay healthy to prevent “Mahama from cancelling 375 ambulances, free SHS, 1V1D …”

    Also present at the meeting were the Deputy Organizer (Greater Accra), Jeff Kasim, (Ayawaso North youth organizer) Majid Bawah (Deputy Youth Organizer) Robert Prempeh (Deputy Youth Organiser)Frank Asiedu Bekoe (Deputy Director National Sports Authority).

     

    Source: peacefmonline.com

  • Election 2020: Akufo-Addo will ‘beat’ Mahama like Tyson Fury did to Wilder- Wontumi

    Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has opened up on how the December 7 general elections will look like by likening it to remarkable victory Tyson Fury recorded against Deontay Wilder in the heavyweight division last Saturday.

    Mr. Antwi-Boasiako noted that whilst President Akufo-Addo is ensuring that production in the economy is picking up and inflation is dropping, Mr. Mahama and his team look confused and have no message to sell to the voter.

    According to Mr. Bernard Antwi-Boasiako the success of President Akufo-Addo in managing Ghana’s economy makes him battle ready against the former President Mahama who is only remembered by electorates as someone who flourished acts of corruption under his tenure.

    “It is going to be like the heavyweight match between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder. Mahama would be beaten mercilessly by President Akufo-Addo. Just like Wilder believed in his right hand as his main weapon, Mahama believes in lies but Akufo-Addo will deal ruthlessly with him just like it was done to Wilder”, Chairman Wontumi said.

    He continued that “Mahama will concede defeat even before the entire votes are counted. President Akufo-Addo doesn’t have any weapon to lean on, his only weapon is better performance and allowing God to lead him in serving Ghana”.

    Britain’s Tyson Fury delivered a dominant performance in his heavyweight championship bout with Deontay Wilder on Saturday, overwhelming his opponent to earn a seventh-round TKO victory in Las Vegas.

     

    Source: peacefmonline.com

  • We are winning election 2020 Kofi Adda

    Incumbent Member of Parliament for Navrongo Central and Aviation Minister, Joseph Kofi Adda, has submitted his nomination forms to contest the constituency’s Primaries happening in April.

    He filed the forms Tuesday with strong hope of winning the primaries and going on to win the Parliamentary seat for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the 2020 general elections.

    Mr. Adda said his commitment to activities of the party both at the constituency and national level puts him ahead of any contender who will contest him in the upcoming primaries, adding his candidature is a sure win and would double the election fortunes for the party looking at his vast experience and the massive development he has championed in the area.

    Mr. Adda said this in an interview with the Journalists after he had submitted the forms in a bid to retain his seat.

    “The last time I wasn’t supported by some people but I won. So I know for sure that the people who were behind me the last time (election) to support me will still support and stand by me to win this Primaries and God willing we will also win the general elections for the NPP”.

    The submission of nomination forms was characterized by a mammoth crowd in customized shirts and other party paraphernalia, who drummed and danced through the main streets of Navrongo Township.

    The crowd slowly moved from the MP’s campaign office in a long queue and finally stopped at the New Patriotic Party (NPP) constituency office where he filed his candidature in the company of close friends and other party sympathizers.

    Mr. Adda assured to create more job opportunities for the people of the area and address the developmental challenges.

    He said the NPP is a democratic party and has no problem when people from the party decide to contest him in the primaries.

    He however expressed disappointment in the party leadership for allowing Ms. Tangoba Abayage to contest him, blaming disunity for the current predicament of the party in the constituency.

    Mr. Adda, who is optimistic of massive endorsement from delegates in the primaries, urged the party constituency leadership to advise supporters of his contender to desist from throwing insults at him and members of his team, warning such behaviour will not be taken lightly.

    He said: “the NPP is a democratic party so if anyone decides and desires to contest in the primaries, you cannot stop them. If anybody who has not been involved in the policies of Navrongo or campaigned for the NPP in a serious way comes here and wants to stand, she has the democratic right to do that. And since the party allows that to happen, nobody can stop her from doing that”
    “what is happening in the party portrays the lack of leadership, lack of elders being able to do what is required to forge unity in the party in Navrongo and that is why you’ve got one person opposing me. Otherwise giving the fact that we’ve been able to withstand opposition and came back to power under my leadership, one would’ve expected that the party will allow me (Hon. Kofi Adda) to go one more term”.

    “leadership must also caution supporters of my opponent who have taken to social media such as Facebook and WhatsApp to insult elders to put a stop to it. We won’t allow that to continue anymore. We’ll be forced to retaliate if they don’t stop”. He cautioned.

    Richard Kudamo, Chairman of the Navrongo central constituency election committee, who received the forms assured that the party will look seriously into and check behaviours that have the tendency to create divisions in the party and weaken the party credentials.

    He called on supporters of the contenders to be mindful and engage in peaceful campaigns devoid of trouble.

    He said “the party will still need all of you for the main campaigning when a preferred candidate is chosen. So why do you have to fight among yourselves. Please let us go the peaceful way so that we can retain power in the election in December”. Mr. Kudamo stated in Kasem.

     

    Source: Senyalah Castro

  • Election 2020: Bawumia is my running mate President Akufo-Addo declares

    President Akufo-Addo has announced that he will be running for President in the 2020 elections with the sitting Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, as his running mate.

    The President made the disclosure at the Headquarters of New Patriotic Party (NPP) when he addressed party faithful after submitting his nomination forms to the Party leadership in fulfilment of the laid down rules in the NPP constitution.

    “Our party regulations says that once a flagbearer is chosen, the flagbearer must choose his running mate. This is not a matter that needs any consideration, once my hands are lifted, I will also lift up the hands of the Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. He is certainly the one I will be running with” President Akufo-Addo said.

    Voter Registration Exercise

    President Akufo-Addo was quick to suggest to the Party folk to make sure that as soon as the Electoral Commission begins its upcoming “Voter Registration Exercise”, they and their households will go and write their names in order to secure their right to vote in the 2020 elections and beyond.

    General Secretary of the NPP

    General Secretary of the NPP, John Boadu, before he invited the President to address the Party members noted that President Akufo-Addo is the only member of the NPP who has filed his nomination forms to run for the flagbearership position of the NPP ahead of election 2020. He urged the rank and file of the party to get into campaign mode forthwith to ensure that the party wins back to power after the 2020 elections.

    Source: kasapafmonline.com

  • Mahamas achievements will win him 2020 Sorogo

    A former Member of Parliament for Madina, Amadu Sorogo, has said the record of former President John Dramani Mahama will win him and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) the 2020 presidential and parliamentary elections.

    According to him, Mr Mahama performed well in office, therefore, the NDC will have stories to tell the electorate.

    He said on the Ghana Yensom show on Accra 100.5FM on Tuesday, 18 February 2020 that Mr Mahama built schools, hospitals, roads, affordable houses and several other development projects.

    These, he said, are some of the achievements of the former President that would make him win the elections.

    He told show host Kwabena Prah Jnr (The Don) that the Akufo-Addo administration has failed to deliver its promises.

    Mr Sorogo noted that the government has not embarked on a single infrastructural development project to support the people of Ghana since coming into office in 2017.

    “John Mahama promised to build schools and he delivered; as we speak, the current government has not started a single infrastructural project,” he said.

     

    Source: classfmonline.com

  • ‘We shall be fair to all parties in 2020 elections’ – Police

    The Sekyere East District Police Command has affirmed its commitment to remain apolitical, while ensuing professionalism in the discharge of its duties before, during and after the 2020 general election.

    Superintendent Asare Bediako, the District Police Commander, said the police would fairly discharge its mandate without any bias to any political party, to ensure a level playing field for all the parties.

    He said regardless of political affiliation, religious background, economic status and gender, every person or group of people, would be given protection in the interest of peace and stability.

    Speaking in an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA) at Effiduase in the District, the Police Commander emphasised the need for the public to abide by the rules and regulations governing the elections to avoid electoral violations, saying that, the police would not countenance any such indiscipline.

    He said in as much as the police was committed to safeguarding the electoral process including; the provision of security for the citizenry, it would be firm in dealing with all kinds of infractions dispassionately, vowing to deal with potential troublemakers.

    “Bias-based policing would be worth it for any of us whether the Police or the citizenry, since this will elicit mistrust from the public as well as result in violence from the various political parties, among others”, he noted.

    “It is necessary for us to win the trust of the public as indicated in our motto “Service with Integrity”, which is not just by words, but by strong actions of dedicated and professional service”, the Police Commander added.

    Superintendent Bediako said the Police Service was collaborating with the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) across the country, especially at the local level to educate the public ahead of the elections to forestall electoral violence.

    “Currently, we are also working assiduously with the Local Inter-Party Committee and Election Taskforce to ensure trust, peace and security among the political parties, stakeholders and public at large”, he added.

    The Police Commander urged the youth not to allow themselves to be exploited by self-serving politicians to engage in conflicts and crimes during the election and campaigning periods.

    He called on stakeholders such as the traditional councils, religious bodies, civil societies and non-governmental organisations and development partners to play their respective roles effectively to complement efforts of the Police in maintaining law and order.

     

    Source: myjoyonline 

  • NDC introduces Gizella Tetteh-Agbotui to Awutu Traditional Council

    The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has introduced Gizella Tetteh-Agbotui to the Awutu Traditional Council in the Central Region, as its candidate for the Awutu Senya West Constituency in the upcoming parliamentary elections.

    The colourful event brought together about 40 traditional leaders including chief’s, queen mothers, sub Chief’s and family heads who constitute the traditional council.

    Gizella Tetteh-Agbotui

    Speaking at the gathering, the Paramount Chief of Awutu Traditional Area, Nai Abokuade Agyemang Wyettey Otabil lll, urged Gizella Tetteh-Agbotui to always pursue things that will serve the best interest of the constituents.

    “This is your time to prove yourself. Be guided by developments in Winneba. Awutu police is operating from a rented property. Prioritise tourism too because Awutu has great tourism potentials.

    Gizella Tetteh-Agbotui

    On her part, the candidate assured the council of her commitment to the development of Awutu Traditional Area, promising to sustain the legacy of former parliamentarian, Hanna Serwaa Tetteh, who happens to be her sibling, to lift Awutu to its rightful status.

    She commended the people of Awutu for their unity, stressing it is one key factor she will ride on in bringing development to the people.

    Gizella Tetteh-Agbotui was accompanied by former MP, Nana Larbie; Regional Youth Organiser for the NDC, Eric Dadson; Head of Monitoring and Evaluation at Regional Elections Directorate, Joseph Abekah and all the 28Constituency executives.

     

    Source: myjoyonline.com 

  • Deal ruthlessly with trouble-makers in election – Bawumia charges police

    Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia on Friday urged the Police Service to remain neutral in its operations and deal decisively with anybody that will foment trouble before, during and after this year’s parliamentary and presidential elections.

    He said the December 7 Election would be a litmus test for the country’s Democracy and entreated the Police to discharge their duties professionally devoid of intimidation and harassment of the public.

    He re-affirmed Government’s commitment to provide the Police Service with the requisite logistics and tools to perform their constitutional mandate, in order to safeguard the peace and security of the nation and ensure a credible and transparent electoral process.

    Vice President Bawumia made the call at the 2019 West African Security Services Activity (WSSA) of the Ghana Police Service held at the Police Headquarters in Accra.

    The annual get-together afforded an opportunity for personnel of the Police Service to take stock of the previous year’s activities and interact with the civilian population towards ensuring improved service in the coming year.

    At this year’s event, police personnel were entertained with contemporary music from popular Ghanaian artistes, with plenty of food and drinks to savour the day.

    Vice President Bawumia, also the Chairman of the Police Council,while recounting some of the support offered to the Service, said Government since 2017 provided 700 multi-purpose vehicles and three helicopters to the Service to enhance its operational effectiveness and safeguard the peace and security of the citizenry.

    Additionally, police personnel were given body armours, cameras and other modern gadgets to safeguard their safety.

    Currently, six constables are undergoing aviation training in South Africa to pilot the helicopters, while 50 personnel were being trained to constitute the Police Airborne Unit to enable the Police to respond effectively to aerial situations and protect lives and property.

    Vice President Bawumia said 320 housing units were under construction to offset the housing deficit and thus, entreated the Service to continue exercising professionalism and adopt modern intelligence and investigation strategies to safeguard peace and tranquility.

    According to him, 20,000 security officers across the various security agencies due for promotion were promoted since 2017, which motivated and boosted their morale to give off their best.

    He said greater collaboration between the Police and their civilian counterparts would help in curbing crimes and making the nation a better place to live.

    Dr Bawumia lauded the Management of the Police Service for introducing an Anti-Corruption Action Plan and Complaint Unit to deal with police misconduct and public complains timeously.

    He charged them to work tirelessly to halt the frequent road carnage by strictly enforcing road safety regulations and prosecute offenders to serve as a deterrent to others.

    “Fatal road accidents often leave psychological scars and painful experiences on the families of the victims and therefore being the key institution for ensuring internal security and safety, you should work to prevent road carnage in the country,” Dr Bawumia advised.

    Vice President Bawumia said government was leveraging on digitisation to fight crime, saying that, the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) and the National Insurance Commission (NIC) had linked their database so that the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Police Service could easily check whether vehicles were insured and possessed the requisite roadworthy documents.

    That, he believed, would go a long way to curb road crashes and rid-off rickety vehicles on the road to ensure road safety for both motorists and passengers.

    Commissioner of Police(COP) Mr Prosper Kwame Agblor, Director-General, Legal and Prosecution of the Ghana Police Service, who deputised for the Inspector-General of Police, Mr James Oppong Boanuh, said the Service, last year, performed its constitutional duties creditably despite limited number of personnel.

    Currently, he said, the Service had a staff strength of 34,982 with a ratio of 1:808 police to civilian thus, falling below the United Nations standard of 1:500.

    He said the Service lost 11 police personnel in line of duty last year and a minute of silence was observed to honour their memory.

    COP Agblor said 7,000 police personnel who were due for promotion in 2019 were duly promoted across various ranks, thereby boosting their morale to give off their best and ensuring the safety of Ghanaians.

    On accommodation challenge, he said, those who paid their own rent were duly reimbursed and thus, commended government for taking measures to solve the police accommodation deficit.

    He pledged the Service’s resolve to remain impartial in its operations as the nation heads for general election to safeguard peace and security.

    The Service rewarded 10 police personnel and two civilian staff for their exceptional contributions over the past year.

    Vice President Bawumia earlier inspected a photo exhibition mounted by the Police Service showcasing some of the government’s developmental projects implemented over the past three years.

    Source: GNA

  • Election 2020: Mahama meets NAGRAT leadership

    The flagbearer of the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Mahama on Wednesday, 5 February 2020 met with the national executives of the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT).

    The meeting forms part of the NDC’s consultative meetings with various groupings ahead of the preparation of their manifesto for the 2020 elections.

    The discussions centred on improving teaching and learning in schools, challenges facing teachers and its effects on quality education and suggestions from the graduate teachers to tackle and improve on existing challenges and issues.

    Present were the National Chairman, Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, and senior members of the party including Professor Joshua Alabi, Madam Sherry Ayittey, Moses Magbengba, the Ranking Member on the Education Committee in parliament Nortsu Kortoe among others.

     

    Source: ClassFMOnline.com

  • Election 2020: Police ready for troublemakers IGP

    The Inspector General of Police (IGP), James Oppong Boanuh has warned persons intending to foment trouble before, during and after the December 7 general elections to reconsider their plans.

    According to him, the police are ready to deal ruthlessly with any such miscreants who will want to mar the peace of the nation.

    Read: IGP decorates newly promoted COPs and DCOPs

    The IGP has also assured the good people of Ghana that the Police Service will ensure that it performs its duties professionally during the upcoming election in a way that will not seem to favour a particular political party.

    “As we enter an election year, let me assure Ghanaians that we the officers and men of the Ghana Police Service in collaboration with our sister security organizations will do everything possible to ensure that our duties are performed in a way that does not favour anybody. We will be very fair and firm in the performance of our duties.”

    The IGP was speaking when he joined the Church of Pentecost in Akropong Akuapem to commission a GHC516,000 two-storey Police Station edifice constructed by the Church.

    Read: IGP promotes over 6,000 junior police officers to higher ranks

    The Church used six months to construct the facility for Akropong District Police Command which was being evicted from an over 40-year-old rented apartment.

    The Eastern Regional Police Commander, DCOP Aful Boakye Yiadom appealed to other organizations to help the police administration bridge the huge accommodation deficit in the service forcing officers to be in private scattered apartments which makes mobilization during emergency difficult.

     

    Source: kasapafmonline.com

  • Somanya University to admit first students in September 2020

    The University of Environment and Sustainable Development at Somanya in the Eastern region has planned to admit its first batch of students in September this year.

    This follows the completion of the first phase of the infrastructural development of the university.

    The contractors used 24-months to work on the €45,575,000 project.

    Somanya: Massive rainstorm soaks Barclays bank cash as staff run for cover

    Among the completed projects are 13 lecture halls with a total seating capacity of 1545, a video conference room, computer research rooms offices for lecturers, multi – purpose hall block for the School of Natural and Environmental Sciences with a seating capacity of 252 and a 100 -dining room.

    Others are laboratory building for the School of Agriculture and Agro – Entrepreneurship Development, administration block, an 80-bed capacity hostel and an infirmary.

    The rest are residences for the Vice and Pro – Vice Chancellors and the registrar.

    This came to light on Friday [January 10, 2020] when the Minister of State in – charge of Tertiary Education, Professor Kwesi Yankah inspected the facilities executed by an Italian construction company, Messrs Contracta Costruroni.

    Prof. Yankah said the government of Ghana through the Ministry of Education will develop the Somanya Campus into a modern and specialised centre of excellence in the conduct of research and knowledge dissemination in the area of agro business in a sustainable manner.

    He said subsequent to the issuance of the take over certificate on October 25 2019, it has been arranged that the contractor handled the project until the end of January 2020, when the Ministry of Education was expected to fully take over.

    Somanya University: Akufo-Addo peddling falsehood Sammy Gyamfi

    He however said the Ministry would take the necessary steps to institute measures including security, to take over the facility as officially scheduled.

    He said the government was in the process of instituting an interim governing council to see to the smooth take-off of the university while work on the second phase was currently under planning stages.

    Controversy

    The siting of the university was without controversy when some people accused the government of attempting to relocate the university to Bunso in the East Akyem Municipality. However President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo assuaged the fears of the chiefs and people of Somanya during a visit to the area to inspect progress of work.

    Source: Graphic.com.gh

  • Ghana needs a cleanup of security services ahead of 2020 elections – Kofi Abotsi

    Former Dean of Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) and secretary to the Emile Short Commission, Kofi Abotsi is calling for a cleanup of the security services ahead of this year’s general elections.

    According to him, the cleanup exercise will avert challenges witnessed during the Ayawaso West Wuogon by-elections.

    The government’s white paper on the Emile Short Commission’s work rejected at some of the findings and recommendations of the commission.

    The commission was tasked to investigate the circumstances that led to the violence witnessed during the by-election.

    Security analyst lauds recent reshuffle in police service

    In an interview with Joy FM, Kofi Abotsi said it is very important for government to clean up the security services especially in an election year.

    This according to him will help the many contradictions and difficulties witnessed as far as security coordination and dynamics is concerned.

    “Given the importance of the security sector particularly in an electoral season it is important we streamlined the security sector and that I used the word advisedly that we clean up the structure of our security system to ensure the avoidance of the kind of contradictions and difficulties that we saw far as the coordination of the security apparatus and security dynamics of the security was concern..”

    Massive deployment of security personnel ahead of Samanpiid festival in Bawku

     Ayawaso White Paper

    Government after the Emile Short Commission’s work-issued a White Paper.

    Government in its response said the report failed to address the first and most critical of the terms of reference of the Commission which was “to make a full, faithful and impartial inquiry into the circumstances of, and establish the facts leading to, the events and associated violence that occurred during the Ayawaso West Wuogon bye-election on the 31st day of January 2019”.

    The government said since the Commission failed to do this, it is unable to accept, wholly, the findings of the Commission.

    While some of the findings were accepted, others were rejected.

    Source: primenewsghana.com

  • Work hard to retain NPP government in power – Youth Organiser urges supporters

    The Savannah Regional Youth Organiser of the ruling New Patriotic Party, Mr. Raphael Akati, has urged the youth of the party to remain resolute and work diligently towards retaining the NPP government in power come December 2020.

    Addressing a mammoth crowd of enthusiastic youth and supporters at Sawla as part of activities marking the New Year, he said against all odds and machinations from the NDC, the youth must hold the foot and showcase the good deeds of the government.

    He pledged to replicate the “Lunch Time With The Youth,” programme under his auspices across the various constituencies in the Savannah Region.

    Hundreds of youth took part in a health walk to end the year under the “Lunch Time With The Youth” project.

    The youth feasted and chanted victory chorus as they walk through the principal streets of Sawla to the Community centre.

    Speaker upon speaker, encouraged the youth to remain calm, bury their differences and assist the NPP government deliver on its promises for the betterment of the people of Ghana.
    The youth were also encouraged to take advantage of governments flagship programmes to better their lives.

    Expressing their joy, the youth commended the Regional Youth Organizer for his hard work and dedication towards the growth of the party, describing him as “the right man for the job…”

    They, however, called on the Rank and File of the party to exploit avenues of creating more opportunities for the teaming youth.

    They reiterated their firm resolve to work tireless to retain the NPP in power.

    Present to grace the occasion were Regional Executives of the party led by the Regional Chairman, constituency executives led by the District Chief Executive for Sawla/Tuna/Kalba, Mr. Tamimu Lawal, NPP Parliamentary Candidate for Sawla-Tuna-Kalba constituency, Mr Banasco Seidu Nuhu among other youth and women groups of the party.

    “Old Boys” of the party in the district with vast experiences such as Mr. Vugu Joseph former DCEs’ and parliamentary candidates were also present to share their rich wealth of experience with the youth.

    Source: Abraham Ananpansah

  • Volta Region gears up for 2020 polls

    The Inter-party Dialogue of the Volta Region has begun vigorous preparations towards promoting peace ahead of the 2020 general elections.

    The Volta Region Director of National Commission on Civic Education (NCCE), Kenneth Kponor, said peace is a prerequisite for national development hence the urgent need to make sure that peace is maintained in the country, before, during and after the general election

    “It is important that we maintain the peace we enjoy in the country before, during and after the election,” Mr Kponor said.

    Read: Political parties pledge commitment to IPDC ahead of Election 2020

    The Committee will also provide an effective platform for key stakeholders to engage the various political parties on securing the prevailing peace in the Region for accelerated socio-economic development.

    Mr Kponor noted that the reactivation and preparations by the committee ahead of the 2020 elections are necessary in order to re-energize members and come out with ideas which would help them on best practices towards a peaceful election

    Mr Ken Kponor, who was speaking at a meeting of the Committee in Ho, sponsored by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and chaired by Elvis Van Lare, also said they would initiate measures to deal with issues of defacing of posters, biased media reportage and campaign violence.

    He said the Committee in collaboration with other stakeholders would be able to identify potential conflict zones in order to give the necessary attention to those areas to deal with any eventuality that may trigger violence.

    “The committee will be critical in the use of provocative language abuse by the political parties, issues of vote-rigging as well as abuse of incumbency among others, “he said.

    Read: Top African elections to watch and predictions for 2020

    According to the director, distribution of gifts and money to the electorate and declaration of results by political parties and members of the parties would be monitored keenly and strict measures would be put in place so as to avoid such issues

    Director of Communications and Corporate Affairs at NCCE, Joyce Afutu said the nation’s quest for socio-economic development and democratic growth can only be a reality in a peaceful country.

    She encouraged members of the committee to work hard to achieve the purpose of which the committee was formed.

    Volta Region Chairman of the National Peace Council, Rev Seth Mawutor urged the political parties to avoid activities that could destroy the peace of the country. Mr Pascal Agbagba and Mr Ronald Kaykay Kodzo Fiakpui of the NDC and NPP, respectively, urged the various political parties to ensure a peaceful general election.

     

    Source: Myjoyonline.com

  • Yendi: Residents bar politicians from 2020 elections campaign over neglect

    Residents of Oseido in the Yendi Municipality in the Northern Region have cautioned political parties not to step foot in the community to campaign.

    According to them, the community is usually cut off during the rainy season due to the absence of a bridge on the road.

    Read: District Election: Ekumfi Immuna residents boycott elections; invoke curses

    In order to express their displeasure, residents embarked on a peaceful demonstration clad in red bands amid drumming and chanting “no road no vote”.

    Addressing the press, the chief of the area, Daniel Suglo threatened to stop any political party which attempts to campaign in the area.

    “Our main concern is the road and the bridge. All year round, when a woman is pregnant and has to deliver, they do it by the riverside. In the rainy season, nobody is able to cross the river. We do not know why we are voting. Are we not Ghanaians? 2020, if there is no road and bridge, there will be no vote. No politician should come to Oseido. We are stopping them from campaigning. “

    A boycott of the 2020 elections seems to be the latest tool unhappy Ghanaians are using to force the government to address their concerns especially roads.

    Read: Bolga residents threaten to boycott December 17 district level election

    Roads have always been a sensitive subject in Ghana.

    Recently, most communities have threatened the government to as a matter of urgency come to their aid to improve their lives as expected.

    The past few months have seen massive nationwide protests in which residents have complained bitterly about deplorable roads with the national capital also featuring heavily in these lamentations.

    For many of these residents, the Akufo-Addo government has failed to fulfill its promises of constructing roads or rehabilitating them.

     

    Source: citinewsroom.com

  • Ill go door-to-door kissing voters Presidential candidate

    Independent presidential candidate for the 2020 presidential election, Kofi Koranteng, has indicated that part of his campaign strategy for 2020 would be to go from door-to-door to hug, kiss and shake hands with the electorates.

    According to him, kiss touches the heart and gives inspiration.

    He was speaking with Umaru Sanda on Citi FM Point Blank talk show.

    Read: Process for electing parliamentary candidates needs to be refined Osei Bonsu

    He made the remark when asked about how he intends to reach out to Ghanaians in 2020.

    Mr. Koranteng claims he worked with JP Morgan and has people to support his campaign.

    He believes the NPP and NDC have failed to fix the problems in Ghana and that he will be in the position to fix problems in Ghana.

     

    Source: dailyguidenetwork.com

  • Alima resources NPP candidate for Chereponi with cross country vehicle for 2020

    Hajia Alima Mahama, Minister of Local Government has donated a Galloper cross country vehicle to the parliamentary candidate of Chereponi in the North East Region as part of efforts to win the “significant” Chereponi seat.

    The donation according to the Minister was not for the personal use of the candidate, but to resource him ahead of the 2020 polls underscoring the significance of reclaiming the seat which is a traditional seat of the NPP.

    Read: Peter Amewu confirmed as NPP candidate for Hohoe constituency

    According to her, the 2020 polls is an election of ideas noting that despite doing well under three years, the party structures need to be properly resourced to propagate the message of transformation to Ghanaians.

    The vehicle was received by the Regional Executives of the party led by the Chairman and handed over the candidate Tahiru Abdul-Razak who was tasked to use it for the intended purpose in pursuant of the overall agenda of the party.

    Speaking after the donation, Regional Secretary Lawyer Sulley Sambian disclosed that the gesture by the Minister is a wake-up call to other appointees from the area to consider supporting the party to ensure that the agenda of snatching all seats is not a mirage.

    Read: George Andah assists needy students in Awutu Senya West Constituency

    He said the party is strategically positioning itself to make the North East Region a stronghold of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in appreciation of the numerous projects and pro-poor policies being embarked on by the current administration.

    “This is an appeal to others to also consider resourcing the party in order to ensure that we have all it takes to win the seats we have targeted for ourselves. Party work in the region should not only be about one person but a concerted effort and I wish to take this opportunity to comment Hajia Alima Mahama for the gesture. Let me hasten to add that she has paved the way and I would call on other appointees to emulate her example”, he said.

     

    Source: mynewsgh.com