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26 Jul

Let’s Remain Focus So We Can Break-The-Eight Year Jinx- Philip Twum Yeboah Tells NPP

Wontumi2Featured, NewsPhilip Twum Yeboah

Aspiring parliamentary candidate for New Juaben North, Philip Twum Yeboah has told Presidential aspirants of the party to have in mind that the main focus of the party is to win the 2024 elections. Thus, they should do away with their differences, the trading of insults among other things in their bid to win the flagbearership race. This, he noted that will go against the fortunes of the party in the 2024 elections. "Although we will have our preferred candidate, if the outcomes turn to be otherwise, whoever the party chooses for the election, some of us will use our…

26 Jul

I’ll Support Mob Attack From Today – Lawyer Obiri Boahen Swipes Parliament On Death Penalty Abolishment

Jackson Odom KpakpoNewsDeath Penalty, Lawyer, Mob Attack, OBIRI BOAHEN

A former Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP),Nana Obiri Boahen, has lashed at parliament for the bold initiative taken to abolish the death penalty in the country’s constitution. He said abolishing the death penalty has the tendency to increase mob justice. Speaking in interview on Kumasi-based Wontumi TV/Radio morning show hosted by Nana Abu-Prah on Wednesday, July 26, the lawyer said, "I will support mob attack on this note, why should you imprison someone for life for a murder case and describe his punishment which is death as a human right issue? What happens to the right…

26 Jul

Sewerage Systems Relieves Western Region With 20 Million Euros Wastewater Treatment Plant

Wontumi2NewsWastewater Treatment Plant

The Western Regional Minister, Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah has noted that only 10% of faecal waste collected in the region is treated. This implies that the 90% of the faecal waste collected in the municipality is dumped into the environment untreated. Speaking at the commissioning of the 20 million Euro Sekondi-Trakoradi Faecal Sludge Management Plant in Assakae in the Western region, he said "only 10% of Faecal waste collected in the region is treated, hence this a very welcoming news to have another facility to boost the existing one which is obviously over stretched". He stated that Sekondi-Trakoradi is the third…

26 Jul

Takoradi Medical Waste Facility To Create Jobs For The Youth- Minister

Wontumi2NewsTakoradi Medical Waste Facility

The Western Regional Minister, Hon. Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah, has reiterated the government's commitment to creating jobs for the youth of the country. Commissioning the Takoradi Medical Waste Facility on Tuesday July 25, 2023, the Minister stressed that the government is deliberately implementing policies aim at creating jobs for the youth. This government under President Nana Addo is committed to implementing policies that will create employment for the youth and promote economic stability in the country," he observed. "One of such policies is the construction and commissioning of the Takoradi Medical Waste Facility and this will employ over 100 youth directly,"…

26 Jul

Shatta Wale Announces ‘Freedom Wave Concert’ 2023 Slated For December 25

Wontumi2ShowbizShatta Wale

Ghanaian reggae-dancehall musician Shatta Wale has announced the highly anticipated third edition of his “Freedom Wave Concert 2023”. He made the announcement via his Facebook page saying Ghanaians should start preparing, and it would be an annual festival. “Get ready Ghana, this is not only for Shatta movement, but also for us all,” he said. The Concert is set to take place at the 40,000 capacity Ohene Djan Sports Stadium in Accra, on Monday, December 25, 2023. Shatta Wale is hopeful that he would fill the 40,000-capacity stadium come December 25, 2023. The post highlights Medikal as the only artiste…

26 Jul

This Is Why Some Muslim Youths Burnt Davido’s Picture

Wontumi2ShowbizDavido

Some aggrieved youths have taken to the streets of Maiduguri, the Borno State capital in Nigeria, to demonstrate their grievances against the controversial video Davido recently shared on his Twitter account. One can recall that Davido came under severe criticism after sharing a clip of his signee, Logos Olori’s new single ‘Jaye Lo’, which captures people praying and dancing in front of a mosque. Some prominent Nigerian Muslims including a former aide to ex-president Muhammadu Buhari, Bashir Ahmad, Senator Shehu Sani, and actor, Ali Nuhi, have since asked Davido to take down the video and apologize to Muslims for “disrespecting” their religion. The singer eventually bowed…

26 Jul

I Almost Got Mad When I Smoked Weed With Fela Kuti – Pat Thomas

Wontumi2ShowbizPat Thomas

Ghanaian music legend, Pat Thomas, has opened up about his unforgettable experience of smoking weed for the first time while visiting Nigerian musician Fela Kuti. The renowned artiste revealed that the encounter left him feeling dizzy and disoriented, almost causing him to lose his sanity. Speaking in an interview with 3FM on July 25, 2023, Pat Thomas recounted his trip to Nigeria with his manager and close friend, Sunny, who had connections with Fela Kuti. He stated “I remember I went to Fela’s house in Nigeria, myself and a friend who was managing me, his name is Sunny, a very…

26 Jul

Okyeame Kwame Presents Climate Clock To The Ambassador Of UAE Ahead Of COP 28

Wontumi2ShowbizOkyeame Kwame

On July 21, 2023, Okyeame Kwame organised about five hundred (500) students to walk from Accra Metropolitan Assembly to Ghana's Parliament to petition the climate caucus to be more ambitious about climate justice. During the walk, there were chants from the student asking for climate justice, greener Ghana, re-afforestation, and sounding the alarm of climate emergency. To receive Okyeame Kwame, the climate ambassador and the group at parliament were, Emmanuel Marfo, the UN resident coordinator, Charles Abani, the Mayor of Accra, Elizabeth Sackey, and some members of the parliamentary climate caucus. Unanimously, the hosts agreed with the advocates that the world needs climate,…

26 Jul

I Was Described As Beautiful Enough But Not Intelligent Enough For The Set – Gifty Anti

Wontumi2ShowbizOheneyere Gifty Anti

A renowned journalist, motivational speaker and author, Oheneyere Gifty Anti disclosed her saddest moment at Ghana Broadcasting Corporation when she was described in a radio and television magazine as “beautiful enough but not intelligent enough for the set”. Gifty Anti revealed this in an interview with Kafui Dey on the Breakfast Show when she shared her first working experience with GBC after National Service. Sharing her life experience with Kafui, she stated that her first time on set was not planned and was not prepared and not officially dressed for set “I remember I was wearing a very short skirt and my father’s…

26 Jul

Amerado And Strongman Unite For An Explosive Hip-Hop Collaboration: Announcing ‘Young And Strong’ EP

Wontumi2ShowbizAmerado, Strongman

Ghanaian rap sensations, Amerado and Strongman are making headlines as they come together for a highly anticipated joint hip-hop EP titled 'Young And Strong'. This exciting announcement has sent ripples of excitement throughout the music industry, leaving fans eager to witness the lyrical prowess of these two acclaimed artists. This announcement comes a week and few days after the release of the joint song titled 'Rap Is Still Alive' which has been trending and is number one on YouTube since its release on July 14, 2023. The collaborative project, 'Young And Strong', marks a significant moment in the Ghanaian hip-hop scene, as it brings…