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02 Jul

IMF Program A Stopgap Decision To Revive Ghana’s Economy- Kennedy Nyarko Osei

wontumionline.comNewsIMF Program A Stopgap Decision To Revive Ghana's Economy- Kennedy Nyarko Osei

The Member of Parliament for Akim Swedru, Kennedy Nyarko Osei, has indicated that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme is stop gap measure to help the country to come out from the prevailing economic challenges faster. According to him,the IMF program is only a stopgap measure and not a permanent solution to our economic problems. He averred that this is not the first time Ghana is seeking assistance from the IMF. This follows a directive by President Akufo-Addo to the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta on Friday to initiate discussion with the IMF for support. He explained the rationale behind the…

02 Jul

GSFP Probes Viral Video Purporting Sub-Standard Meals To Pupils

wontumionline.comNewsGSFP Probes Viral Video Purporting Sub-Standard Meals To Pupils

The Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP) has raised doubts about the connection of a viral video to any of its professionally trained caterers as it conducts further probe into the video. In the video, which is making rounds on social media, a faceless woman, perceived to be a caterer, is seen dishing out what appears to be a hot liquid substance – believed to be hot soup – to some school children who are served with a particular meal in their bowls suspected to be Eba, a common delicacy in Nigeria and other parts of Africa. Eba is mixture of…

02 Jul

Salah Signs New Three-Year Liverpool Contract

wontumionline.comSportsSalah Signs New Three-Year Liverpool Contract

Mohamed Salah has signed a new three-year contract with Liverpool. BBC Sport understands the deal – worth more than £350,000-a-week – makes the 30-year-old the highest paid player in the club’s history. The Egypt forward only had a year left on his previous deal and there had been doubts about whether he would stay. “It’s the best decision for us and best decision for him. He belongs with us I think. This is his club now,” said Reds boss Jurgen Klopp. “This is a special treat for our supporters to enjoy their weekend even more. I’m sure there will be…

02 Jul

Today In History

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Develop an attitude of gratitude, and give thanks for everything that happens to you, knowing that every step forward is a step toward achieving something bigger and better than your current situation. *On This Day, 2 July 1990* *(32 years ago):* In the 1990 Mecca tunnel tragedy, 1,400 Muslim pilgrims were suffocated to death and trampled upon in a pedestrian tunnel leading to the holy city of Mecca. https://youtu.be/Aoz9eZtAoMc

02 Jul

Mahama’s Reasons for going to IMF are NOT the same as Akufo-Addo’s Reasons for going to IMF: Razak Kojo Opoku Writes

wontumionline.comArticlesMahama’s Reasons for going to IMF are NOT the same as Akufo-Addo’s Reasons for going to IMF: Razak Kojo Opoku Writes

According to the public records, John Mahama's administration in 2015 sought IMF bailout largely because of: 1. Fiscal Indiscipline 2. Domestic economic crisis as a result of severe power shortages(DUMSOR) 3. Restoration of Investor confidence. Between 2015 and 2016 when Ghana went to the IMF under John Mahama's administration, there was nothing like COVID-19 or the Russia-Ukraine War. Fact is Fact. Mahama's inability to deal with the domestic economic crisis despite massive borrowing amidst the DUMSOR sent Ghana to IMF. However, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Akufo-Addo's Government is seeking IMF support largely because of the : 1.…

02 Jul

People Leading Ghana to IMF Can Still Break the 8: Razak Kojo Opoku Writes

wontumionline.comArticles, NewsPeople Leading Ghana to IMF Can Still Break the 8: Razak Kojo Opoku Writes

Yes, it has not been an easy decision to take Ghana to the IMF, however, it is completely false for anyone to conclude that people in charge of NPP Government taking Ghana to IMF cannot break the 8 in 2024. The decision of NPP Government to seek IMF support does not automatically mean that we have handed over power to NDC and John Mahama without a contest. Yes, we criticized John Mahama's administration for going to the IMF and certainly we are not running away from that fact. NPP promised itself never to go to the IMF for bailout…

02 Jul

Vote And Give Positions To People With Experience & Dedication To Party – Chairman PaaNii Pleads With Delegates

wontumionline.comNewsVote And Give Positions To People With Experience & Dedication To Party - Chairman PaaNii Tells Delegates

*Official Release.......✍🏿* The Immediate Past UK Branch Chairman who is vying for the Npp National Vice Chairmanship position *Hon DEREK KWAKU NKANSAH [PAANII]* says he is pleading with all the Npp delegates to vote and give positions to people who have experience, well dedicated to the party, loyal, selfless, hardworking, and people who seeks the betterment of our Great Elephant party come 2024 to break the 8 and to continue the good works of the government which was given birth by the *New Patriotic Party.* *HON DEREK KWAKU NKANSAH* has a very great relationship with some International Investors and again…

01 Jul

KGL Group Hosts Nigeria Lottery Regulatory Commission CEO Mr. Lanre Gbajabiamila

wontumionline.comBusinessKGL Group Hosts Nigeria Lottery Regulatory Commission CEO Mr. Lanre Gbajabiamila

The Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Lottery Regulatory Commission, Mr. Lanre Gbajabiamila, paid an official courtesy call to the KGL Group as part of his familiarization visit to the Ghana National Lottery Authority – NLA - on the First of July 2022. Mr. Gbajabiamila, accompanied by Mr. Samuel Awuku, the Director General of Ghana’s National Lottery Authority was warmly received by Global Business Mogul and Executive Chairman of the KGL Group, Mr. Alex Dadey and the Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Christian Salamouni. This working visit was facilitated by Mr. Samuel Awuku and the National Lottery Authority in the quest…

01 Jul

Wickedness of NDC In Parliament Has Forced Akufo-Addo’s Government To Seek IMF: Razak Kojo Opoku Writes

wontumionline.comArticlesWickedness of NDC In Parliament Has Forced Akufo-Addo's Government To Seek IMF: Razak Kojo Opoku Writes

Finally, the lack of cooperation and wickedness of NDC Members of Parliament under the influence of John Mahama is forcing Akufo-Addo's government with no option than to start engagement with the International Monetary Fund(IMF). Sincerely speaking, IMF was the last or never an option for the Akufo-Addo’s Government to deal with global impact of COVID-19 and Russia-Ukraine War. Akufo-Addo's Government did everything possible to adopt homegrown policies to safeguard the economy without IMF support but sadly here we are seeking IMF support due to the following reasons: 1. Failure of E-levy to meet the revenue mobilization targets of the Government.…

01 Jul

Meet The 3 Black Stars Legends Who Won African Player Of The Year Awards

wontumionline.comSportsMeet The 3 Black Stars Legends Who Won African Player Of The Year Awards

Ghanaians' reactions to the news of the 30-man shortlist for the Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) Best Men's Player of the Year award in 2022 have been mixed. Ghanaians are happy that after two years of no-show, the CAF awards for the year 2022 will be organized but are sad at the same time because no Ghanaian player was found on the 30-man shortlist. The continental football governing body released a 30-man shortlist on Thursday, June 30 for the 2022 CAF player of the year award with former winners Mohammed Salah and Sadio Mane leading the shortlist. No Ghanaian player…