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NDC Will Struggle to Replace Dr. Adutwum’s Visionary Leadership in Education – Ralph Osei-Wusu
19 Dec

NDC Will Struggle to Replace Dr. Adutwum’s Visionary Leadership in Education – Ralph Osei-Wusu

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A communication team member of the New Patriotic Party in Ashanti Region, Ralph Osei-Wusu said, it would be a costly endeavor for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to replace a visionary and innovative minister at the education ministry like Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum of the NPP. Highlights the significant impact Dr. Adutwum has had on Ghana's education sector, he noted that, replacing a minister of his caliber would indeed be a challenging and costly task for the NDC. Ralph Osei-Wusu has expressed doubts about the National Democratic Congress's (NDC) commitment to transforming Ghana, suggesting that their primary focus would be…
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This four years of NDC is going to be a wasteful one for Ghana – Ralph Osei-Wusu
19 Dec

This four years of NDC is going to be a wasteful one for Ghana – Ralph Osei-Wusu

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A member of the New Patriotic Party’s communication team, Ralph Osei-Wusu has expressed concerns about the potential consequences of an NDC administration, stating that this four-year term under their leadership would be a wasteful one for Ghana. According to him, the NDC's track record and policy proposals suggest that they lack the vision and competence to effectively manage the country's resources and drive meaningful development, citing the crisis Ghana went through after the NPP handed over power in 2009 He said most sectors in Ghana, including education, have improved to global standards. "The education sector, in particular, has seen significant…
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Grandmother Of East Legon Accident Victim Calls For Harsher Juvenile Sentencing
19 Dec

Grandmother Of East Legon Accident Victim Calls For Harsher Juvenile Sentencing

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Efua Benneh, grandmother of Justine Agbenu, one of the victims of the tragic East Legon accident, is calling for amendments to Ghana’s Juvenile Justice Act 2003 (Act 653) to impose stricter penalties on offenders prosecuted under the law. Her appeal follows the sentencing of a 16-year-old boy involved in the fatal collision that claimed two lives. The juvenile received a six-month sentence at the Senior Correctional Centre, the maximum penalty prescribed for such cases under the current law. Speaking to journalists after the sentencing, Benneh expressed her dissatisfaction with the punishment. “I hope that measures can be taken to change…
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Bawumia Joins Thousands For Burial Prayers Of Ashanti Regional Imam
19 Dec

Bawumia Joins Thousands For Burial Prayers Of Ashanti Regional Imam

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The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, joined thousands of Muslims in Kumasi on Wednesday afternoon for prayers and the burial service of the late Ashanti Regional Imam, Sheikh Abdul Mumin Haroun. Sheikh Haroun, aged 74, passed away on Tuesday night at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital after a short illness. Dr. Bawumia, who arrived in Kumasi on Wednesday morning for the burial service, was accompanied by his running mate in the 2024 Presidential Election, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, along with several Members of Parliament and senior officials. In the company of the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, Dr.…
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East Legon Accident: Salifu Amoako’s Son Sentenced
19 Dec

East Legon Accident: Salifu Amoako’s Son Sentenced

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The 16-year-old son of Bishop Salifu Amoako has been convicted and sentenced to serve a six-month punishment at the Senior Correctional Center. That was after the juvenile pleaded guilty to eight counts of manslaughter, negligently causing harm, dangerous driving, and driving without licence in court on Thursday, December 19, 2024. The convict had earlier pleaded not guilty to eight counts – which comprised two counts of manslaughter, three counts of negligently causing harm, two counts of dangerous driving and a count of driving without a valid license. The Juvenile Court in Accra presided over by Her Worship Bernice Mensimah Ackon convicted him…
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US Embassy Pledges To Address Delays In Expedited Student Visa Appointments
19 Dec

US Embassy Pledges To Address Delays In Expedited Student Visa Appointments

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The United States Embassy in Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to resolving delays affecting Ghanaian students seeking expedited student visa appointments. Recent weeks have seen growing frustration among applicants, with many concerned about missing academic deadlines and jeopardizing their educational opportunities due to prolonged processing times. Speaking on Accra-based Citi FM on Thursday, December 19, Visa Chief at the US Embassy in Accra, Stacy Comp, acknowledged the challenges and assured listeners that the embassy is actively working to address the issue. “I can assure you that I am going to take this issue back and go into the system to…
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Two Arrested In Connection With Vehicles Vandalism At Parliament
19 Dec

Two Arrested In Connection With Vehicles Vandalism At Parliament

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Two people have been arrested in connection with the vandalism of vehicles at the premises of Parliament. The suspects have been identified as Wisdom Ahile, 42, and Christopher Okyere, 33. The suspects were seen damaging windscreens and side windows of five vehicles, including two Toyota Land Cruisers belonging to Members of Parliament, a Toyota Rav4, and two Toyota Camrys owned by parliamentary staff with an axe head. The incident took place in the mid-morning of Wednesday while the proceeding was ongoing. Parliamentary security personnel swiftly moved in to apprehend the man and prevented further damage before handing him over to…
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Minority Begs Majority: We Can’t Pay Workers …If Mini Budget Is Not Approved
18 Dec

Minority Begs Majority: We Can’t Pay Workers …If Mini Budget Is Not Approved

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The Minority members in Parliament are begging the Majority side to begin the process for approval of a mini budget for the first quarter of 2025. According to them, failure of the House to approve the expenditure in advance of appropriation for January to March 2025 before it dissolves could have dire consequences, including the risk of public sector workers not being paid. “And so, colleagues, I want to beg our brothers and sisters on the other side of the House. In 2016, when it happened to us that we were halved, we came and we supported them to bring…
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