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31 Dec

January 7, 2021 Declared Public Holiday

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January 7, 2021 Declared Public Holiday The Ministry of Interior has declared January 7, 2021, as a public holiday. The day, according to a statement from the Ministry “has been declared a Public Holiday to mark “Constitution Day.” "The general public is hereby reminded that Thursday, January 7, 2021, which marks ‘Constitution Day’ is a statutory Public Holiday and should be observed as such throughout the country," the statement which was signed by the Minister for Interior, Ambrose Dery added.

31 Dec

You Lost, Accept Defeat – Akua Donkor To Mahama

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You Lost, Accept Defeat - Akua Donkor To Mahama The founder and presidential candidate of the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP), Madam Akua Donkor has asked former President John Dramani Mahama to rescind his decision to challenge the presidential election results. In her view, the results declared by the Electoral Commission (EC) is the true reflection of the will of the people. Speaking on Nyankonton Mu Nsem on Rainbow Radio 87.5Fm, she indicated that there was no way the EC rigged the polls in favour of the incumbent. She asked Mr. Mahama to accept the results and prepare for 2024. According to her, just like…

31 Dec

Ksi: Police Guns 2 Suspected Robbers To Death, Mount Search For 2 Others

Jackson Odom KpakpoNewsMount Search For 2 Others, Police Guns 2 Suspected Robbers To Death

Ksi: Police Guns 2 Suspected Robbers To Death, Mount Search For 2 Others Two suspected armed robbers have been gunned down by the Ashanti Regional Police patrol team at Santasi in the Kumasi Metropolis. They were between the ages of 20 and 30 years old. Addressing the media today, Wednesday, 30 December 2020, the Public Relations Officer of the regional police command, ASP Godwin Ahianyo, said: "The armed robbers embarked on a robbery expedition at Santasi, Kajasi, Oteng Nkwanta, and its environs and succeed in robbing five houses of their mobile phones, laptops and other personal effects," He indicated that…

31 Dec

I’m Humbled To Be Re-Elected – President Akufo-Addo

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I'm Humbled To Be Re-Elected - President Akufo-Addo President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says he is humbled to be re-elected to serve the people of Ghana for another four-year term. He said though the mandate imposed on him had“some very serious and grave responsibilities”, with God's guidance, and the tenacity of purpose, he would work to meet the expectations of the Ghanaian people. "I will continue to discharge my functions to the very best of my abilities and I hope in so doing, I will fulfill the expectations of the Ghanaian people," he assured when met the Council of State at the…

31 Dec

Jean Mensa Credited Mahama With Votes He Didn’t Actually Win – NPP Claim

Jackson Odom KpakpoNewsJean Mensa Credited Mahama With Votes He Didn’t Actually Win – NPP Claim

Jean Mensa Credited Mahama With Votes He Didn’t Actually Win – NPP Claim The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has in its first reply to the petition of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), revealed that John Dramani Mahama was given votes by Jean Mensa which their documents show he didn’t deserve. According to the NPP, they will be proving this in court backed by serious evidence. For now, NPP campaign Chairman, Peter MacManu revealed the party’s team of lawyers are meeting to write an official reply to the NDC petition as the law demands. When asked by if he is ready for the “showdown”, he said…

31 Dec

Mahama’s ‘Empty’ Election Petition Riddled With Errors – NPP

Jackson Odom KpakpoNewsMahama’s 'Empty' Election Petition Riddled With Errors – NPP

Mahama’s 'Empty' Election Petition Riddled With Errors – NPP The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has punched holes into the election petition of the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, saying it was full of errors and empty. In a statement, the governing party said Mahama’s petition at the Supreme Court won’t wash because he presented “no material evidence of value in Court to support its blatantly false claims regarding the results of the 2020 Presidential Election.” As part of his reliefs being sought, Mahama wants the Supreme Court to restrain his opponent Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo from holding himself out…

31 Dec

Let’s Trust, Support Akufo-Addo – Blay

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Let’s Trust, Support Akufo-Addo – Blay President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo “remains resolute in fulfilling the party’s commitments to the good people of Ghana”, the Chairman of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr Freddie Blay has said in his New Year message to Ghanaians. He said: “Let us trust and support the continuation of his good works, and we know as a party that we will deliver more and solidly to the satisfaction of all Ghanaians”. Read Mr Blay’s full message below: NEW YEAR MESSAGE TO GHANAIANS FROM THE NPP NATIONAL CHAIRMAN, HON. FREDDIE BLAY The Christmas season offered…

31 Dec

I’ll Do My Best In My Second Term – Akufo-Addo To Council Of State

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I’ll Do My Best In My Second Term – Akufo-Addo To Council Of State President Akufo-Addo has promised to give off his best in the next four years that Ghanaians have given him to steer the affairs of the nation. Speaking at the last meeting with members of the 7th Council of State at the Jubilee House on Tuesday, 29 December 2020, the President noted that “guided by Almighty God and the teachings of the holy scripture, my case as a Christian, is to do the best that you can and that is the assurance I want to give you…

30 Dec

Chairman Wontumi Praises Fomena Chairman As He Steps Down From Post On Health Grounds

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The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic, Mr. Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, has lauded the Constituency Chairman for Fomena following his decision to resign. The latest developments comes shortly after the Constituency Chairman for Fomena, Akwasi Nti Asamoah penned down a letter to President Akufo-Addo and executives of the NPP stating that he is bowing out of the political scene, based on health grounds. A portion of the statement reads "I write to formally inform you of my decision to resign as the Chairman of the ruling New Patriotic Party Fomena Constituency on health grounds. I have therefore arrived at this…

30 Dec

Standards Authority Increases Import Fees By 20% Effective January 1

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The charge of clearing goods at the ports will increase by 20%, according to the Ghana Standards Authority. What this means is that if you are an importer, you will be paying more from the 1st of January. According to the GSA, the annual review of fees and charges is to ensure clients are serve better. This new directive takes effect in January and it is expected to affect importers of all products. A letter signed by the Director General of the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) to the President of the Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders reads: “We bring to…