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Keep The Light On As We Did; You’re In Government – Herbert Krapa
08 Jan

Keep The Light On As We Did; You’re In Government – Herbert Krapa

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Former Minister for Energy, Herbert Krapa, has dismissed claims of impending load shedding in Ghana, urging the newly elected NDC government to focus on managing the power sector effectively instead of blaming the previous administration. Reacting to comments made by the Co-Chairman of the Transition Team sub-committee on Energy and Natural Resources, John Jinapor, he refuted allegations that Ghana’s fuel stock is dangerously low, threatening massive power outages. “Mr. Jinapor is wrong. Load shedding does not ‘loom.’ It is caused either by technical or emergency power generation issues or a lack of competence in managing the power sector. Mr Jinapor…
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Mahama To Hold Emergency Meeting With Energy Sector Players Over Threat Of Dumsor
08 Jan

Mahama To Hold Emergency Meeting With Energy Sector Players Over Threat Of Dumsor

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The Member of Parliament (MP) for Yapei-Kusawgu and former Deputy Energy Minister John Abdulai Jinapor has disclosed that President John Mahama has instructed the Chief of Staff to hold an emergency meeting with power sector players regarding the looming power crisis. “Today at 10 am, His Excellency the President instructed that the Chief of Staff chairs a meeting with all stakeholders,” he said. The meeting will involve various power generation companies in the country to find ways to stabilise power supply and prevent 'dumsor'. Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Wednesday, January 8, the MP explained that the meeting was necessary…
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ORAL, A Needless Committee, Only For Personal Vendetta – Afenyo-Markin
06 Jan

ORAL, A Needless Committee, Only For Personal Vendetta – Afenyo-Markin

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The outgoing Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has described the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) Committee, initiated by President-elect John Mahama, as a needless endeavour. According to him, the committee is merely a personal vendetta aimed at undermining the governance of the country. "I condemn, in no uncertain terms, the establishment of the so-called ORAL Committee. I hold the humble view that it is a needless committee," he said. He further argued that the committee lacks constitutional backing and is solely intended for personal retribution. ORAL is a committee set up by the incoming president, with the Member of Parliament for…
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CDD-Ghana’s Prof Kwasi Prempeh Raises Issue With Mahama’s Approach To Endorsing Babgin
06 Jan

CDD-Ghana’s Prof Kwasi Prempeh Raises Issue With Mahama’s Approach To Endorsing Babgin

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The Executive Director of the Centre for Democratic Development-Ghana (CDD-Ghana), Prof H. Kwasi Prempeh, says, he sees nothing wrong with a president publicly endorsing the nominee for the position of Speaker of Parliament. He explained that the Speaker must work closely with various ministers and MPs in the president's government to ensure smooth governance, hence there is nothing wrong if the president openly supports a candidate. “It is to be expected that the President, as head of government, would have a strong interest in and influence over the choice of Speaker, as the occupant of the Speaker's chair must work…
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Kantamanto Fire Incident: Wendy Shay Donates To Victims
06 Jan

Kantamanto Fire Incident: Wendy Shay Donates To Victims

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Ghanaian singer Wendy Shay has made a donation to support traders who were affected by the fire that gutted the Kantamanto Market in Accra on January 2, 2025. The blaze, which started at dawn on Thursday, January 2, ravaged large sections of the market, affecting over 30,000 traders and destroying more than 7,000 shops. Efforts to combat the fire were hampered by water shortages and logistical challenges, which prolonged the damage. In a post made on her Instagram page on Sunday, January 5, 2025, Wendy Shay shared a video of her visit to Kantamanto with the caption: "Earlier this afternoon…
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Wenchi SDA Church Honours 20 Girls For Keeping Virginity
06 Jan

Wenchi SDA Church Honours 20 Girls For Keeping Virginity

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The Wenchi West District of the Seventh Day Adventist Church (SDA) of the Mid-West Ghana Conference in the Bono Region at the weekend honoured 20 girls for keeping and preserving their virginity. Each of the girls, between the ages of 13 and 16 years received undisclosed sums of money for their upkeep during a thanksgiving service on the side-lines of the observation of the first Sabbath Day of the Church, held at Wenchi. Mrs. Nana Amponsah Poku, the Wenchi West District Coordinator of the Young Adventist Women Ministries, commended the girls for keeping their virginity and urged them to preserve…
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(VIDEO) Akufo-Addo gives Mahama A Tour Of Jubilee House
06 Jan

(VIDEO) Akufo-Addo gives Mahama A Tour Of Jubilee House

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On Monday, January 6, President Akufo-Addo took President-elect John Mahama and Vice President-elect Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang on a tour of the Jubilee House ahead of the official handover ceremony scheduled for January 7, 2025. The visit provided Mahama and Prof. Opoku-Agyemang an opportunity to familiarize themselves with the presidency’s facilities and operations, which will serve as their base during the upcoming administration. President Akufo-Addo’s tenure ends on January 7, 2025, with Mahama set to assume office following his victory in the December 7 general election. The swearing-in ceremony, set to take place at Black Star Square, will be attended…
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Tiler Jailed For Defiling, impregnating 12-year-old girl
06 Jan

Tiler Jailed For Defiling, impregnating 12-year-old girl

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The Tarkwa Circuit Court has sentenced a tiler to 22 years imprisonment with hard labour for defiling and impregnating a 12-year-old girl. Stephen Otu, 32, popularly known as Atta, pleaded guilty to the charge raised against him and begged the court to have mercy on him. However, the court presided over by Hathia Ama Manu, found Otu guilty and sentenced him accordingly to serve as a deterrent to others who might want to engage in similar acts. Chief Inspector of Police Abraham Ayitey, prosecuting, told the court that the complainant, a 38-year-old Pragia rider, was the father of the victim who…
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NPP Denies Contacting A-Plus For Parliamentary Caucus Discussions
06 Jan

NPP Denies Contacting A-Plus For Parliamentary Caucus Discussions

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The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Kodua Frimpong, has categorically denied claims that the party has reached out to Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A-Plus, the Member of Parliament-elect for Gomoa Central Constituency in the Central Region to caucus with the party in Parliament. In a statement, Mr. Kodua Frimpong clarified that the NPP has neither contacted A-Plus nor authorized anyone to engage him on the party’s behalf regarding any parliamentary matters. “The leadership of the NPP wishes to categorically deny any such reports. At no point has the party contacted Kwame Asare Obeng or…
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