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28 Jul

Parliament Has Not Legalised Marijuana Use – Speaker Clarifies

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The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has addressed the public's misinterpretation of the passage of the Narcotics Control Commission Amendment Bill 2023. On July 12, 2023, Parliament passed the Narcotics Control Commission Amendment Bill 2023, which introduced significant changes regarding the cultivation of cannabis for industrial and medicinal purposes. The amended bill granted the Ministry of Interior the authority to issue licenses for cannabis cultivation, paving the way for its utilization in various beneficial applications. However, Speaker Alban Bagbin speaking in parliament on Thursday, July 27, 2023, emphasized that the passage of the bill is not intended to legalize the recreational use of marijuana. He urged…

28 Jul

Two Human Skulls Discovered At A Refuse Dump

wontumionlineNewsTwo human skulls discovered at a refuse dump

Two human skulls were discovered on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, near Kuntenase in the Ashanti Region’s Bosomtwe District, and authorities are investigating. The skulls were discovered by a group of young boys boy who had gone to search for scraps in the afternoon, according to the available information. Rainbowradioonline.com gathered that a court has ordered that the skulls be kept until the investigation is complete. The skulls were taken to Jachie Pramso Hospital for a medical evaluation. Paul Owusu Sarfo Kantanka, Assembly Member for Kuntanase Electoral Area, confirmed the news to the media. ”The skulls were discovered by some minors…

28 Jul

2 Fishermen Die After Patrol Boat Rammed Their Canoe While At Sea

wontumionlineNews2 fishermen die after patrol boat rammed their canoe

Two fishermen lost their lives in the early hours of Thursday, July 27, 2023, while they engaged in a Homowo ritual fishing expedition, sanctioned by the Tema Traditional Council. In a graphic.com.gh report, the incident occurred when a patrol speed boat allegedly rammed into the fishermen's canoe at the anchorage of the Tema Port. The identity of the patrol boat remains unknown, but some members of the fishing community have pointed fingers at the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) as the boat's owner. However, in a press statement, the GPHA denied any connection with the boat in question. The…

27 Jul

All Ten Aspirants Are Competent But Only One Will Emerge Victorious- Atta Sarpong On NPP Flagbearership Race

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Deputy Ashanti regional organizer for the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Atta Sarpong has said that all Presidential aspirants for the party are competent to lead NPP into victory. According to him, the Presidential aspirants are very good personalities, and the delegates are aware of that. The ten aspirants are Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, Joe Ghartey, Kwadwo Poku, Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto, Kwabena Agyei Agyapong, Francis Addai-Nimo, Dr. Kofi Konadu Apraku, Dr. Boakye Agyarko and Mahamudu Bawumia, "The competition for the position of flagbearer has become keener than expected and any of these personalities, can drive the party’s…

27 Jul

No Single Person Can Come To Power And Claim Without Him There Will Be No Election- Atta Sarpong

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Deputy Ashanti regional organiser for the New Patriotic Party, Atta Sarpong, has stated that as relevant as anyone is in the party, no one can claim that without them, there will be no election. Speaking in an interview with Kwaku Dawuro, on Movement In The Morning show, on Movement TV/Wontumi radio, Atta Sarpong vigorously claimed that NPP will keep moving forward with or without anyone. He said that what the party needs are business minded and transformational leaders. '' With the things happening in the party right now, it should serve as a lesson to both you and I. Dawuro…

27 Jul

We Will Disappoint Ghanaians If We Don’t Break-The-Eight-Year Jinx- Nana Asafo Adjei

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The Deputy Director of external affairs, Nana Asafo Adjei has said that Ghanaians will not forgive the NPP if they lose the 2024 general election. According to him, the party remains resolute and determined to break the 8. Given the enormous work done by the Akufo-Addo government, Nana Asafo Adjei said allowing the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) to take over will be a sacrilege. "Ghanaians can’t afford to endure a repeat of the hardships unleashed on them under the leadership of Former President John Mahama. The NPP is determined to build on the solid foundation since regaining power in…

27 Jul

I Introduced “Break The Eight” And I’m More Knowledgeable Than You- Chairman Wontumi Fires KKD

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The Ashanti Regional Chairman for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr. Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, has challenged Kwasi Kyei Darkwah to an intellectual debate and proved to him that the NPP’s agenda to break-the-eight-year jinx is logically than handing over the economy to the National Democratic Congress (NDC). The NPP Chairman popularly known as Chairman Wontumi stated that under the government of former President John Agyekum Kufuor, GDP growth increased from 3.7% to 6.3%. Whereas under former President John Mahama, economic growth rate in 2016, according to Chairman Wontumi stood at 3.4%; the lowest in two decades. President Akufo-Addo earned the respect…

27 Jul

I Wanted To Sue – KiDi On How He Dealt With ‘Stroke Rumours’

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Musician KiDi has revealed that he was tempted to sue bloggers who posted fake news about him alleging he suffered from a stroke when he was battling ill-health. Speaking on Daybreak Hitz on Hitz FM, he noted that dealing with the rumours was an uncomfortable experience for him, his family, his friends and the brands he works with. The singer noted that when the rumour broke, he took to social media only to find out it had been spread everywhere. He indicated that he received too many calls including one from his mum whom he had had a conversation with earlier and had…

27 Jul

I Believe Castro Is Still Alive – Ephraim Beatz

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Ghanaian musician, Ephraim Beatz has said that he strongly believes that Ghanaian Hiplife artiste, Castro is still alive. Before passing that statement, the music producer revealed that he had some songs with Castro that have not yet been released and if he does, the money gotten will go to kids in charity. “I’ve got a couple of songs with Castro and I’ve just packed them down because he is not around at the moment. I’ve got songs with 4×4. I’ve got songs. I don’t know. It depends on how I feel at that moment. Within my heart, if I want to put…

27 Jul

Sewerage Systems Creates 200 New Job As RM Commissions Tamale Wastewater Treatment Plant

wontumionlineNewsTamale Wastewater Treatment Plant

Northern Regional Minister Hon. Alhasan Saani Shaibu has commissioned a 1000 cubic meter Wastewater Treatment Plant at Gbalahi a suburb of Tamale in the Sagnarigu Municipality in the Northern Regional. "Only 2% of the faecal matter generated in the Tamale Metropolis is properly treated currently, the remaining 98% of it is diverted sadly and helplessly into people's farms which has a negative public health effect on the people" he lamented. He said Tamale is the fourth largest city in Ghana and the population growth rate stands at about 3.5 which has a ripling effect on waste generation. Hon. Shaibu said…