CUD Wontumi, Author at Wontumi Online

13 Jan

You’re Elected To Work, Not To Lament – Afenyo-Markin Tells Gov’t

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The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has accused the Akufo-Addo administration of attempting to shift blame for a looming power crisis onto the previous government under President John Dramani Mahama. Speaking at the start of the vetting of ministerial nominees in Parliament, Afenyo-Markin urged the administration to focus on solutions rather than revisiting past failures. “It is deeply concerning to hear the new administration attempting to shift blame,” Afenyo-Markin said. “The outgoing Akufo-Addo government, despite challenges, maintained a stable and reliable power supply. This contrasts sharply with the Mahama administration’s infamous ‘Dumsor’ era, which caused immense hardship to businesses and households.”…

13 Jan

Parliament Not Aware Of Appointment Of President’s Secretary – Afenyo-Markin

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Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has raised concerns about the appointment of Dr. Callistus Mahama as the Executive Secretary to the President. Dr. Mahama was appointed by President John Dramani Mahama on January 6, 2025, with his appointment officially taking effect on January 7, 2025. However, the Effutu Member of Parliament (MP) has said the House is not aware of the appointment, as there was no official communication. Mr. Afenyo-Markin expressed these concerns as part of his introductory comments during the vetting of Finance Minister-designate, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, on Monday, January 13, 2025. He added that it was a mistake…

13 Jan

Thomas Partey Booed During Arsenal’s FA Cup Defeat To Manchester United

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Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey was the subject of boos and jeers during Arsenal’s FA Cup match against Manchester United on Sunday, January 12, 2024. Partey replaced Dutch defender Jurrien Timber in extra time of the FA Cup third-round tie and was met with jeers from Manchester United fans. Every touch of the 31-year-old was met with noises of disapproval from the Manchester United fans who occupied the away end of the Emirates Stadium. Partey braved through the boos to score his penalty for Arsenal during the penalty shootout. Bruno Fernandes gave Manchester United the lead with an excellent finish after Garnacho took…

13 Jan

Sulley Muntari And Menaye’s Marriage Is Not Real – Charlie Dior Claims

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Popular Ghanaian fashion stylist, Charlie Dior, has expressed his opinion that the marriage of former Black Stars midfielder, Sulley Ali Muntari, and model Menaye Donkor does not appear to be a genuine union. Dior based his assertion on the couple's decision to keep their marriage out of the spotlight, refusing to share any insights with the public. The fashion influencer mentioned that this lack of transparency makes Sulley and Menaye's union seem perfect, which he believes is not the case. "We hear street talk about them. The fact that they don't talk about it or put it out there, for…

13 Jan

1,400 Euros Monthly, Sleeping On The Phone All The Time – Sexy Vida And Gomez Discuss Relationship Dynamics

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Controversial social media couple Sexy Vida and Gomez have described their relationship as everlasting, claiming that nothing can separate their love. According to the couple, despite occasionally living in different countries, they always find ways to stay connected to maintain their bond and avoid infidelity. Appearing on The Delay Show on January 12, 2025, Gomez revealed that they often engage in intimate phone conversations to the point of falling asleep on the phone every night when his wife travels outside the country. Sexy Vida, on her part, expressed her happiness with their relationship. She also disclosed that she sends her…

13 Jan

MzGee Announces Arrival Of First Child

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Ghanaian media personality MzGee has excitedly announced the arrival of her new baby. The announcement was made on Monday, January 13, 2025, when MzGee shared several heartwarming pictures of her baby bump on Instagram. She was clad in a baseball jacket and a pair of trousers, with the caption, "To God be the glory!!!" The gender of the baby is, however, yet to be revealed. This announcement comes after a period of speculation on social media, as MzGee had been off-air for some time. Her return to social media with the news has been met with an outpouring of congratulations…

13 Jan

US Returns $53 Million In Alleged Stolen Funds To Nigeria

CUD Wontumi0 CommentsBusinessNigeria, stolen funds, US

Close to $53m (£43m) in alleged illicit funds recovered from Nigeria's former oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke among others will be used to fund public services, the country's justice ministry says. The money is being sent back to Nigeria from the US, whose authorities allege that Alison-Madueke enriched herself, and others, while leading Nigeria's state oil firm by awarding contracts in exchange for bribes. The US alleged that the money was then used to buy a 65-metre superyacht called the Galactica Star plus multiple luxury properties in California and New York. Alison-Madueke, 64, has always denied all allegations of wrongdoing. Her…

13 Jan

Nkrumah Memorial Park Records 200,000 Monthly Visitors

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The Kwame Nkrumah Memorial and Mausoleum Park (KNMMP) has recorded a surge in patronage, welcoming about 200,000 visitors every month since its reopening in July 2023. This remarkable achievement follows an extensive rehabilitation project funded by the World Bank in collaboration with the government. Edward Quao, acting Director of the park, highlighted the progress during a visit to the site by a delegation from the World Bank, led by its President for Western and Central Africa – Ousmane Diagana. According to Mr. Quao, the park’s transformation has significantly boosted its appeal to both domestic and international tourists. “Before 2019, the…

13 Jan

Ghana Stock Exchange Tops Africa, Rally Set To Continue In 2025

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The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) emerged as Africa’s best-performing market in 2024, recording a 56.17 percent gain during the period as a slow debt market pointed investors in the direction of equities. The exchange’s composite index rose from 3,130.23 to 4,888.53, marking its strongest performance in 10 years – since 2013’s 78.8 percent return. The GSE’s rally is projected to continue in 2025, supported by favourable market conditions, robust corporate earnings and improving investor sentiment toward the equity market. Analysts anticipate that the Composite Index (GSE-CI), which tracks the performance of the main market, will surpass the 5,000-point mark in…

13 Jan

BoG Rates Drop Slightly, Cedi Sells At GH¢15.85 At Forex Bureaus

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Ghana's local currency, the cedi, has experienced marginal gains against major trading currencies, especially the dollar, at some forex bureaus. The Central Bank, in its daily update, noted that the cedi is trading at a buying price of GH¢14.74 and selling at GH¢14.75. The British Pound is being bought at GH¢17.98 and sold at GH¢17.99. The Euro trades at a buying price of GH¢15.08 and a selling price of GH¢15.09. Checks by GhanaWeb Business on January 13, 2025, at 8:00 AM show that the cedi is trading at GH¢15.85 to the dollar, while the pound is trading at GH¢19.70 at some major…