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24 Jan

Victory For Mahama Congratulate Him For Changing Untrustworthy Leadership In Parliament

wontumionlineFeatured, NewsJohn Dramani Mahama

We, of VICTORY FOR MAHAMA, are extremely and deeply excited by the decision to change our leadership in Parliament. Indeed, we are even more excited by the fact that you and our party leadership swiftly responded to our petition without dragging your feet. This only confirms that you are that listening leader who is bent on putting together a formidable team ahead of the 2024 General Elections. We believe this decision was that stroke of genius so needed to reposition our party for victory, and it finally came. Because, it is an open secret that, the leadership of our party…

24 Jan

The Audit Will Convince More People To Contribute To The National Cathedral- Isaac Jay Hyde

wontumionlineFeatured, News, TrendingIsaac Jay Hyde, Movement In The Morning, National Cathedral, National Cathedral Board of Trustees

Deputy National Organizer for the New Patriotic Party, Isaac Jay Hyde, says government should carry on with the audit in relation to the National Cathedral, as it clarity would convince more people to contribute to the National Cathedral. Speaking in an interview with Kwaku Dawuro, on Movement In The Morning, on Movement TV/Wontumi radio, Jay Hyde noted that the audit requested by two of the members of the board of National Cathedral, namely Pastor Duncan Williams and Reverend Eastwood Anaba, will bring about transparency and clarity hence, convince people to contribute to funds to build the National Cathedral. According to…

24 Jan

Special Prosecutor Charges Northern Development Authority CEO And His Deputies, Another With Corruption

wontumionlineNewsA&QS Consortium Limited, Andrew Kuundaari, Northern Development Authority, Patrick Seidu, Stephen Yir-eru Engmen, Sumaila Abdul-Rahman

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has charged the Chief Executive Officer of the Northern Development Authority (NDA), Mr. Sumaila Abdul-Rahman and his two deputies, Stephen Yir-eru Engmen in Charge of Operations, and Mr. Patrick Seidu, the Deputy Chief Executive (Finance & Administration) for alleged corruption. Also charged with the three is Mr. Andrew Kuundaari, the Chief Executive of A&QS Consortium Limited, a private consultancy firm. The four are charged with conspiracy to directly or indirectly influence the procurement process to obtain an unfair advantage in the award of a procurement contract. The four persons will be arraigned before…

24 Jan

Hydropanels Provide Solution To Plastic Waste Menace

wontumionlineNewsHydropanels, Plastic waste

Would you believe it if someone told you that clean, sustainable drinking water could be created out of thin air? However, due to the fact that more than two billion people on Earth live in water-stressed nations, experts are working to address a problem that is only expected to worsen due to global warming and population growth. By using the sun to draw moisture from the air, hydropanels developed by the Arizona-based company source supply clean drinking water to many of the regions of the world that are in dire need of it. The technology is comparatively simple. Each panel…

24 Jan

Sarkodie Explains Why He Rapped In Twi On Bob Marley ‘Stir It Up’ Feature

wontumionlineShowbizBob Marley, Sarkodie

Rapper Sarkodie has revealed that Bob Marley’s team pushed for him to rap mainly in Twi for the ‘Stir It Up’ remake. Speaking on Daybreak Hitz on Hitz FM, Tuesday, Sarkodie explained that when he first got the call to be on the Bob Marley remake, he had every intention to put together an English dominant verse for the song. He told Andy Dosty that he felt he needed to have his verse in a language the late Reggae star’s team will understand. However, Sarkodie said that after he sent in the first draft, Bob Marley’s team said they would…

24 Jan

Krobea Chaos: Student Leadership To Be Declared Wanted If They Fail To Honour Police Invitation

wontumionlineNewsKrobea Asante Technical and Vocational School, Simon Osei Mensah, Vandalism

The Ashanti Regional Minister, Simon Osei Mensah has asked the police to declare the school prefect and other student leaders of Krobea Asante Technical and Vocational Institute wanted if they fail to show up and help with investigations. This is linked to the student protest which led to the destruction of school and private property. He says there is the need for the student leadership to prove their innocence and aid investigation. “All the prefects of the school if they don’t surrender they should declare them wanted. They are the leaders, what shows that they are not involved and if…

24 Jan

Major Shake-Up In NDC Leadership In Parliament

wontumionlineNewsminority leader, NDC, Parliament

JoyNews is learning of a major shake-up in the Minority leadership in Parliament. The current leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) have been changed on all fronts. According to the party, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has taken over from Haruna Iddrisu as the new Minority Leader. Some NDC legislators who are unhappy with the situation are already describing the development as a “coup d’etat”. Ellembelle MP, Kofi Armah Boah will replace James Klutse Avedzi as Deputy Minority Leader. In a statement signed by NDC General Secretary Fifi Kwetey, Kwame Agbodza becomes the Chief Whip for the opposition side and will…

24 Jan

Sarkodie Once Said He Wanted To Be Like Me, Later Denied He’s Not A Fan – Samini

wontumionlineShowbizSamini, Sarkodie

Reggae and dancehall artiste, Emmanuel Andrews Samini popularly known as Samini, has expressed his displeasure with rapper Sarkodie for reportedly ignoring his proposals to collaborate. According to Samini, Sarkodie has been ungrateful after everything he supposedly did for him. He explained that Sarkodie was looking up to him [Samini] when he came into the music industry. Speaking on HitzFM DayBreakHitz with Andy Dosty, the dancehall artiste said Sarkodie once rapped about wanting to be like him but later denied being a fan. “Sark you didn’t force for me, you are there [in the studio] and listening, you didn’t force for me. You…

24 Jan

CHAN 2022: Gladson Awako Back In Black Galaxies Training After Injury Scare

wontumionlineSportsBlack Galaxies, CHAN 2022, Gladson Awako

Black Galaxies captain, Gladson Awako, has returned to training with his teammates after picking up an injury in Ghana’s opening game against Madagascar at the ongoing African Nations Championship (CHAN). The Hearts of Oak man came off in the 52nd minute of the clash after picking up a knock and was replaced by Seidu Suraj. Ghana went ahead to lose the game 2-1 as they marked their return to the competition with a defeat. The midfielder also missed the Black Galaxies 3-1 win over Sudan in their second group game last week, which put them in pole position for a…

24 Jan

We Need To Close Tax Revenue-To-GDP Ratio – Ofori-Atta To GRA

wontumionlineBusinessGRA, Ken Ofori Atta, tax revenue

Finance minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has applauded the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) for putting in efforts to mobilise revenue for the country beyond its target. The GRA has reported over ¢3 billion above its revenue target for 2022. Speaking to Joy Business after inaugurating the Independent Tax Appeals board in Accra, Mr. Ofori-Atta said more will be needed from the authority in order to close revenue leakage and boost the tax revenue to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) ratio gap, which presently hovers around 14%. Establishment of the board is aimed at promoting fairness in tax administration and boosting investor confidence in…