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05 Jul

I Won’t Divorce My Husband Because Of Cheating – Piesie Esther

Wontumi2ShowbizPiesie Esther

Ghanaian Gospel musician Piesie Esther, has said that she will not leave her marriage over issues of infidelity. Speaking on Accra-based Kingdom FM, she said that initially she will be shocked and disappointed in her husband should he cheat, due to the immense trust she has in him. But, Piesie Esther noted that divorce will not be the answer to their issues. The Gospel singer said that she has no business with the mistress, and will only confront her husband. For her, there is nothing to do but have a conversation and find the way forward, she added. When asked…

05 Jul

Sarkodie, Yvonne Nelson Impasse Could Worsen Their Mental Wellbeing – Clinical Psychologist

Wontumi2ShowbizSarkodie, Yvonne Nelson

A medical doctor and clinical psychologist, Dr. Isaac Newman Arthur, says the social media outburst arising from Sarkodie and Yvonne Nelson impasse could worsen their mental wellbeing and not heal them emotionally. The release of Yvonne Nelson’s memoir has sparked social media conversations, especially after Sarkodie’s damning “Try Me” response over their relationship that took place some years ago. According to Dr Newman Arthur, who is also the Acting Director of University of Professional Studies Medical Directorate, the exposure of such sensitive issues regarding their private lives had repercussions for not only the celebrities involved but their children as well…

05 Jul

Declare Your Stance As An NDC If You Are Bold Enough- Kafui Amegah Dares Dormaa Chief

Wontumi2Featured, NewsDormaahene, Kafui Amegah

Chief Executive Officer of Eclipse collateral management and advisory services Ghana, Kafui Amegah, has dared the Chief of Dormaa to boldly come out as an NDC member to campaign . In an interview with Kwaku Dawuro, on Movement In The Morning, on Movement TV/Wontumi radio, Kafui called out Chief of Dormaa for strenuously overlooking the Judiciary to declare a judgement for Gyakye Quayson's case in court. Kafui cautioned the chief to desist from indirectly taking stance with the NDC in the name of chieftaincy. ''I said it at one of your sister stations, things that were said by the Chief…

05 Jul

Tamale Court Jails 2 Women 12 Years For 2020 Lynching Of 90-Year-Old ‘Witch’

Wontumi2NewsTamale High Court

A Tamale High Court on July 4 handed down a landmark ruling in respect of the lynching of a 90-year-old woman in the Savannah Region three years ago. The court found Hajia Mohammed Serena and Latifa Bomaye guilty and sentenced them to 12 years in prison for their involvement in the murder of Akua Denteh. The incident took place in the town of Kafaba on July 23, 2020, after false accusations of witchcraft were levelled against the deceased. Law enforcement officials swiftly responded to the tragic event by apprehending seven individuals, including Seidu Yahaya, the chief of the Kafaba community.…

05 Jul

Vehicular Fires In The Rise In The Tano South Municipality – GNFS

Wontumi2NewsFire Service

ADO1 Clifford Ashie Teiko of the Bechem Fire Station has revealed that vehicular fires are on the rise in the Tano South Municipality of the Ahafo region, a situation that he is deeply concerned about. Speaking to the media, he revealed several signs that indicate if a car is about to catch fire, explaining that fuel leaks, electrical system failures, and battery faults can all lead to a fire outbreak in the car and thus warning drivers to be cautious when they experience the aforementioned indications of vehicular fires. He provided safety advice that drivers must follow when they notice…

05 Jul

Fire Service Officer Jailed For Assaulting Court Bailiff

Wontumi2NewsFire Service Officer

An officer of the Ghana National Fire Service, (GNFS), Emmanuel Ayitah Quansah has been jailed for two days for Contempt of Court after assaulting a Court Bailiff. The officer in question is said to have assaulted the Bailiff who was serving a process on the (him) in the case in which he is the respondent but the officer and his household “teamed up to beat up the Bailiff.” Lawyers of the victim led by Theophilus Donkor, Counsel for the Judicial Service Staff Association told the court that, the attention of the Association has been drawn to recent surge in the…

05 Jul

The Call By Dormaahene To Advice A-G Is Unlawful, Illegal and Unconstitutional – Maurice Ampaw Fires Back

Jackson Odom KpakpoNewsAssin North MP, Attorney General, Dormaahene, Maurice Ampaw, Nolle prosequi

Outspoken legal practitioner, Maurice Ampaw has reacted to the recent controversial comments made by Dormaahene on the trial of the Assin North MP Joseph Gyakye Quayson , describing it as “unlawful, unconstitutional and illegal.” Lawyer Ampaw was speaking on the Privilege Morning show on Wontumi Radio/TV hosted by Oheneba Nana Asiedu, in Kumasi on Wednesday, where he did a postmortem of the law in accordance with nolle prosequi which states clearly that the president has no business to enter nolle prosequi . He said such an attempt will not define the Attorney-General as being independent and that, “it'll be discriminatory…

05 Jul

Airbus Saga: OSP Hints Possible Arrest Warrant Of Some Officials Including Mahama’s Brother

Jackson Odom KpakpoNewsairbus scandal, mahama, OSP

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has announced that investigations are ongoing regarding the alleged bribery by Airbus SE, a European multinational aerospace corporation, regarding the sale and purchase of military aircraft for the Republic of Ghana, in which former President John Dramani Mahama is allegedly complicit. According to the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, the OSP is working with INTERPOL and the central authorities of the United Kingdom and the United States under the mutual legal assistance regime as part of efforts to initiate an international arrest warrant for the arrest of some officials including brother of former President…

05 Jul

Urgently Work With BoG To Address High Inflation; Expand Tax Net Instead Of Introducing New Ones – GNCCI To Government

Wontumi1Business2023 Mid-Year Budget Review., BoG, GNCCI, inflation, Tax net

The Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) is calling on the government to urgently work with the Bank of Ghana to find innovative ways of addressing the high inflation in the economy. This is part of its propositions for government to consider in the 2023 Mid-Year Budget Review. According to the Chamber, addressing the high inflation will help businesses to secure funds for expansion and recovery from the impact of COVID-19. The continuous increases in the policy rate and in effect lending rate, the Chamber said, are adversely affecting key productive sectors as well as the overall growth…

05 Jul

Ongoing Economic Recovery program Signals Hope In Ghana’s Economy Bounce Back – John Kumah

Jackson Odom KpakpoNewsEconomic recovery, Ejisu MP, JOHN KUMAH, NPP government

The member of Parliament (MP) for Ejisu who doubles as the Deputy Minister for Finance, Dr John Ampontuah Kumah has expressed hope that Ghana’s economy will bounce back. Dr Kumah gave the assurance during a get-together where he hosted roughly 1,000 widows in the Ejisu Municipal of the Ashanti Region. The Deputy Minister said that the country’s economy is showing huge improvement because of the ongoing recovery program. He however stated that while the International Monetary Fund (IMF) program gives transient help, it’s anything but an extremely durable answer for the country’s economic difficulties. Dr. Kumah pointed out that…