July 2023 - Wontumi Online

31 Jul

Let’s Not Wash Our Dirty Linens Outside- Kwadwo Bediako Advises NPP

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Former District Chief Executive (DCE) for Sekyere Central, Kwadwo Banahene Bediako, has advised the rank and file of the party especially the Presidential aspirant not to wash the party's dirty linens outside. According to him, it's very prudent that the party ensures that it's laid down rules and regulations are strictly adhered to in order not to break up the party. "As a party, we should be able to confront people and correct them when they make mistakes, rather than to be throwing shades and tantrums...and also as a party, we should be very mindful of the kind of communication…

31 Jul

FULL TEXT: Ken Ofori-Atta Delivers 2023 Mid-Year Budget Review

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The Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta is presenting the 2023 mid-year budget review to Parliament on July 31 2023. The presentation is in accordance with the provisions of the Public Financial Management Act 2016 which mandates the Minister of Finance to present the mid-year review of the budget statement on the Economic Policy of the Government of Ghana for the fiscal year. It aims to provide a platform for government to update the House and citizens of its economic progress as well as outline any necessary adjustments to the budgetary allocations and policies. Read Ken Ofori-Atta's draft presentation before Parliament below …

31 Jul

You Have No Idea How Pompous, Arrogant LilWin Is – Oboy Siki

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Actor Oboy Siki has said without equivocation that colleague Kwadwo Nkansah LilWin is arrogant. His statement was a comment he passed on a video which captured actor Kwaku Manu offering a piece of advice to the general public. In the video, Kwaku Manu emphasized the importance of humility, citing several respected businessmen in Ghana as examples of down-to-earth individuals. Though he refrained from mentioning names, Oboy Siki implied that the advice was directed at LilWin. “He should have mentioned Kwadwo’s name while giving this advice,” said Oboy Siki in the video shared by GhPage. This led to a discussion on the show, with…

31 Jul

I Always Knew I Am Nigerian – Pappy Kojo

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Ghanaian hip-hop artiste, Pappy Kojo has declared that he is a Nigerian and always knew he had the Nigerian culture in him. He made this announcement in an audio he posted on his Twitter page. According to him, he was curious to trace his ancestors’ origin and out of that curiosity, he decided to take the ancestry DNA test. He continued by saying that when the test came in, it showed that he is a Nigerian. The hip-pop artiste seemed happy at the test result and he added that he always knew he was not a Ghanaian but Nigerian. “Chale guys, I…

31 Jul

Nacee Discloses Financial Struggles Led To His Departure From No Tribe Group

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Renowned gospel singer, Nacee, has revealed the reasons behind his departure from the No Tribe group, citing continuous financial challenges raised by other members as the primary cause. In a Graphic Showbiz report, Nacee disclosed that he had to invest his own money from music production to support the group and ensure everyone's well-being, even if some members couldn't afford to pay. In hindsight, he realized it was a mistake, as he could have utilized the money for other purposes. "Some of the problems that No Tribe encountered and for which I had to pull a break were because when…

31 Jul

My Greatest Fear Is The Breakup Of The Party After The Internal Elections- Paul Opoku

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First vice Chairman for Dome Kwabenya constituency, Paul Opoku, has disclosed that his greatest fear is the breakup of the party after the internal elections. He laments the blatant disregard of rules and regulations set out by the party on the conduct of executives in the run up to the internal election. "The party has laid out the rules and regulations which indicates that party executives are not supposed to endorse or campaign for any candidate...But in this case, there've been many party executives who have gone contrary to the rules, and nothing was done to sanctioned them...they were not…

31 Jul

Arrest NAM1, He’s A Fraudster – Menzgold Customers To Government

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The Coalition of Aggrieved Customers of Menzgold has called on government to arrest the Chief Executive Officer of defunct Menzgold Ghana Limited, Nana Appiah Mensah, popularly known as NAM 1. The group's comment comes after NAM 1 in a latest document said Menzgold Ghana Limited had completed the transaction validation exercise. He added that traders will soon be granted access to digitally check their validated transaction status and receive an individually scheduled binding payment date. Reacting to this statement from the defunct Menzgold CEO, the spokesperson of the group, Fredrick Forson, in an interview with Citi News, said NAM 1 expressed the language of scammers in the document he…

31 Jul

I Will Prepare Myself To Deal With Anyone Who Misbehaves At The 2024 Elections- Richard Nuamah

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Deputy spokesperson for Alan Kyeremanteng, Richard Nuamah, has boldly declared to take drastic measures to anyone who goes against the rules at the elections come 2024. Speaking in an interview with Kwaku Dawuro, on Movement In The Morning show, which airs on Movement TV/Wontumi radio, Mr Nuamah noted that his intention towards miscreants at the sixteen regions including the headquarters during the 2024 elections, would be dealt with as he plans to take law into his hands. ''With the 16 regions plus the headquarters that will hold the elections, we will take the law into our own hands, if you…

31 Jul

Mid-Year Budget: Make Allocations For ECG To Pay Us – IPPs To Government

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The Independent Power Producers of Ghana (IPPs) have said they are expecting government in the 2023 mid-year budget review statement to be read in parliament Monday, July 31, 2023 by the Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, to allocate some funds to support the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to clear all outstanding debts owed them. According to the Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber of Independent Power Producers, Elikplim Kwabla Apetorgbor, it is about time they receive what is due them because they have been starved for far too long. In an interview with Starr FM, he said, “Unless there is…

31 Jul

AngloGold Ashanti Renews Its Trust In Veolia To Depollute The Water Of Its Obuasi Gold Mine In Ghana

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Veolia renewed its contract with AngloGold Ashanti Ghana Limited, part of the South African-headquartered gold mining company, AngloGold Ashanti, the world’s fourth-largest gold producer. Veolia Ghana Limited(*) will be responsible for operating and maintaining all the water treatment plants for the Obuasi open-cut and underground mines in Ghana. These additional two years confirm Veolia’s operational know-how in the preservation, depollution and renewal of water resources for the mining industry. No less than six facilities are required to guarantee the treated water and discharge quality for AngloGold Ashanti’s Obuasi mine: 4 wastewater treatment plants and 2 drinking water treatment plants. Water…