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13 Dec

All Set For ‘Riverfest’ 2022 This Weekend In Ada

wontumionlineShowbizRiverfest 2022

A three-day cultural and musical event dubbed “Riverfest 2022” being organised to promote Ghanaian music and culture, will take place from December 16 to18 at the Camp in Ada Foah, in the Greater Accra Region. The maiden edition of the event has lined up a number of activities such as pool parties, car shows, boat rides, DJ competitions, among others. There will be a street carnival with samba dancers and masquerades from the town to the event venue. There will also be a special canoe boat race on the river to help promote the need to protect water bodies as…

13 Dec

Ghana Has Reached A Stage Where We Don’t Need People Like Kennedy Agyapong, JM Or Duffour As President- Lawyer Ampaw

wontumionlineNewsJohn Dramani Mahama, Kennedy Agyapong, Kwabena Duffour, Lawyer Maurice Ampaw

Seasoned lawyer, Maurice Ampaw has opined that the current level Ghana has reached means it doesn’t need persons like Kennedy Agyapong, John Dramani Mahama or Kwabena Duffour to be at the helm of affairs. Speaking during a monologue show on Wontumi TV which was monitored by Wontumionline.com, lawyer Ampaw made it clearer that Hon. Kennedy Agyapong who doubles as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin Central, is a “nonstarter” to be considered a flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to chase his presidential ambition. It would be recalled that some weeks ago, lawyer Maurice Ampaw called on the…

13 Dec

I Don’t Want To Work With Him Again – Pappy Kojo

wontumionlineShowbizJoey B, Pappy Kojo

Ghanaian rappers, Pappy Kojo and Joey B were the best of friends but for over six years now, the two have fallen apart due to reasons best known to themselves. Speaking in a recent interview when he appeared on 3 Music TV‘s Culture Daily show on Friday, December 9, 2022, Pappy Kojo was asked if he was ready to reconcile with his former friend and he had this to say. Answering this question, Pappy gave an emphatic no answer and added that even if it meant that the was going to get a lot of money for it, he won’t…

13 Dec

The 16 Wanted ‘Criminals’ Are In John Mahama’s House- Chairman Wontumi Tells Police

wontumionlineNewsJohn Mahama, Mr. Bernard Antwi-Boasiako

The Ashanti Regional Chairman for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr. Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, has directed the Ghana Police Service to search former President John Mahama’s house for the ‘criminals’ they have recently declared wanted. Mr. Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi in an interview with Wontumionline.com stated that the hooliganism in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is being perpetuated by factions belonging to Mr. Mahama The Ghana Police Service, has declared sixteen (16) people wanted for violent disturbances at the NDC’s National Youth and Women’s congress held recently at Cape Coast. Wontumionline.com published that whilst proceedings were ongoing at the Congress two…

13 Dec

Kenny Blaq & Bovi To Meet OB Amponsah, Lekzy De Comic and Funny Face In Ghana At Night of 1029 Laughs & Music

wontumionlineShowbizBovi, Funny Face, Kenny Blaq, Lekzy De Comic, Night of 1000 Laughs and Music, OB Amponsah

Charter House, the organisers of the Night of 1000 Laughs and Music series, is set to present yet another exciting edition of the popular comedy and music series on December 26 at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC). The 1029 laughs and music will be a unique experience worth being a part of, and it is expected to draw comedy fans from across the capital. Comedy fans are sure to enjoy some hearty laughs at the jokes presented by some of the best stand-up comedians. The Nigerian comedians scheduled to appear on stage, include the hilarious…

13 Dec

GRA Urges Event Organisers For ‘December In GH’ To Fulfil Their Tax Obligations

wontumionlineShowbizevent organisers, Ghana Revenue Authority

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has urged event organisers for the “December in GH” to fulfil their tax obligations under the law with regards to event organisations. Mr. Joseph Adjeikwei Annan, Accra Central Area Enforcement Manager, GRA, said over the years the GRA had monitored events to secure taxes for government but had issues with event organisers who refuse to pay. He said taxes were the life blood of every nation and GRA had the mandate backed by law to collect taxes for government, and urged them to comply when approached. Mr. Annan was speaking at the stakeholders’ engagement between…

13 Dec

Good Men Are Scarce, So Cherish Him Like An Egg, When You Find One— Maame Dokono Advises Young Ladies

wontumionlineShowbizGrace Omaboe, Maame Dokono

Maame Dokono, a veteran Ghanaian actress, singer, and television personality, also known as Grace Omaboe, has advised young girls to exercise caution when interacting with men. She warned them to treat wonderful guys carefully since, like cracking an egg, it’s quite challenging to get one back. In a past appearance on the “Delay show,” the retired politician counseled ladies to wait for the “ideal man” rather than become preoccupied with worldly issues. “Have patience, and marry a man who will appreciate you for who you are. You’ve found a man who loves you. Someone who won’t try to trick you with his good looks and bank…

13 Dec

Economy Responding Positively; We Will Leverage That To Get ‘Programme’ Approval From Board – Government, IMF Mission Team

wontumionlineBusiness2023 Budget, IMF Mission Team, Ken Ofori Atta, Stéphane Roudet

The Government of Ghana and the International Monetary Fund are eager to leverage the positive response of the economy through the Staff-Level Agreement to get a board approval from the IMF Executive Board. In a joint statement signed by Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta and leader of the IMF Mission team, Stéphane Roudet, they expressed optimism that the 2023 Budget adjustment strikes the right balance between determination and pragmatism. “Already, the economy is responding positively to the news of Government of Ghana and the IMF reaching an SLA [Staff-Level Agreement] and we are eager to leverage this momentum to the very…

13 Dec

IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement On A $3 billion, Three Years Extended Credit Facility With Ghana

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IMF staff and the Ghanaian authorities have reached staff-level agreement on economic policies and reforms to be supported by a new three-year arrangement under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) of about US$3 billion. The authorities’ strong reform program aims at restoring macroeconomic stability and debt sustainability while protecting the vulnerable, preserving financial stability, and laying the foundation for strong and inclusive recovery. To support the objective of restoring public debt sustainability, the authorities have launched a comprehensive debt operation. In addition to a frontloaded fiscal consolidation and measures to reduce inflation and rebuild external buffers, the program envisages wide-ranging reforms…

13 Dec

Armed Men Kill Nollywood Actor Osita Iheme’s Brother

wontumionlineShowbizOsita Iheme

Some gunmen on Friday killed Prince Iheme, the elder brother of a popular Nollywood actor, Osita Iheme, when they attacked the Imo state capital, Owerri, Mbaitoli and other places. The Commissioner for Solid Minerals in the state, Martin Eke, was also injured by the assailants. The gunmen, who rode in Tundra operational vehicles, shot sporadically compelling people to scuttle for safety. While commercial activities were abruptly closed, the roads were deserted and motorists abandoned their vehicles and bolted. An Owerri nearby community, Orji was also invaded by gunmen dressed in black clothes and launched an assault on dwellers, passersby as…