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18 Aug

Let’s End ‘Monecracy’ In Party Politics — Speaker

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The Speaker of Parliament, Professor Aaron Mike Oquaye, has called for an end to monetisation which is rearing its ugly head in the country’s democratic practice, especially in the run-up to general elections. He said allowing the practice to be a feature of the competitive democratic process only compromised good governance in a fledgeling democracy. Ceiling election expenses Addressing the end of the Second Meeting of the Fourth Session of Parliament last Friday, Prof. Oquaye said: “Monetisation of our democracy compromises the democratic process of good governance. As a country, we have not really captured the political will to arrest…

18 Aug

David Silva To Be Immortalised With Statue Outside Etihad Stadium

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David Silva To Be Immortalised With Statue Outside Etihad Stadium Manchester City will build a statue of David Silva outside the Etihad to honour the Spanish playmaker's 10-year career at the club. Widely accepted as one of the greatest players in City's history, Silva's final game was Saturday's Champions League quarter-final defeat to Lyon in Lisbon. The club have commissioned a statue of Silva as well as dedicating a training pitch at the City Football Academy to him with a mosaic celebrating his role in the famous 6-1 win over Manchester United in 2011. The 34-year-old is being honoured…

18 Aug

70 Year Old Wenger To Coach Holland National Team’

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70 Year Old Wenger To Coach Holland National Team' Former Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger has approached the Dutch Football Association (KNVB) to succeed Barcelona-bound Ronald Koeman as manager, according to reports in the Netherlands. The 70-year-old Frenchman has been working as the head of global football development at FIFA since his time 22-year period as Arsenal boss ended in May 2018. Wenger admitted earlier this month that he would not rule out a return to management more than two years after leaving the Gunners. And Fox Sports presenter Jan Joost van Gangelen is reporting that Wenger has immediately put himself…

18 Aug

De Gea Confident He Can Remain Man Utd First-Choice Goalkeeper

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De Gea Confident He Can Remain Man Utd First-Choice Goalkeeper David de Gea is confident in his ability to perform for Manchester United as Dean Henderson seemingly waits in the wings. Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea said is confident he can continue as the club's number one goalkeeper amid question marks over his future. De Gea's position has been criticised in 2019-20 amid his inconsistent form, highlighted by his errors in United's FA Cup semi-final loss to Chelsea at Wembley last month. Dean Henderson's form during his loan spell at Sheffield United, meanwhile, has prompted calls for the Englishman…

18 Aug

Kotoko: Maxwell Konadu To Strengthen Squad With Six Players

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Kotoko: Maxwell Konadu To Strengthen Squad With Six Players Head coach of Asante Kotoko SC, Maxwell Konadu has decided to strengthen his squad with six players for their CAF Champions League campaign, Kickgh.com can exclusively report Coach Maxwell Konadu submitted six players to the club's new Chief Executive Officer, Nana Yaw Amponsah at their meeting last week. Former AshantiGold SC skipper Shafiu Mumuni was among the players on the wishlist of the 47-year-old trainer with out-of-contract midfielder Abdul Latif Anabila. Uganda centre-back Murushid Juuko has also emerged on radar of Porcupine Warriors for a possible acquisition. He is currently…

18 Aug

COVID-19: 4 Persons Recover @ Jaman South – MCE Discloses

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COVID-19: 4 Persons Recover @ Jaman South - MCE Discloses The Chief Executive of Jaman South Municipality in the Bono Region, Hon. Alhaji Abuu, has disclosed that, four persons who contracted the Coronavirus in the area have fully recovered. He noted that, the persons initially showed no signs of the COVID-19 but their immune system helped to fight the disease. In an interview on Election 2020 on Wontumi Radio and TV, Hon. Abuu said that, the area has so far not recorded any case and expressed hope that they will not record any case again. The Jaman South MCE however…

18 Aug

Akufo Addo’s Achievements In His First Term Unprecedented – Jaman South MCE

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Akufo Addo's Achievements In His First Term Unprecedented - Jaman South MCE The Municipal Chief Executive of Jaman South, Hon. Alhaji Abuu, has commended the President of the Republic, Nana Akufo-Addo for the success chalked in his three and half years administration. Speaking on Wontumi TV and Radio on Election 2020, Hon. Abuu, indicated that, there is no government that has performed better than Akufo-Addo and the NPP. According to him, former President Kufour performed better during his regime but Nana Akufo-Addo is a record breaker explaining that he has cleared all the debts left by the immediate past, Mahama…

18 Aug

December Polls: We Will Deal With Trouble Makers – IGP Cautions

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December Polls: We Will Deal With Trouble Makers – IGP Cautions The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), James Oppong-Boanuh has warned that the law will deal ruthlessly with any lawless youth groups or individuals who intend to undermine the security of the country. According to the police chief, violence does not pay in any way and therefore will ensure that men and women of the service are deployed to protect law and order prior, during and after the 2020 polls. “To the youth of the country, particularly the youth of this beautiful Northern Region, let me remind you that we have…

18 Aug

2020 Elections: NPP Will Make Volta Region Our ‘Commercial Bank’ – Awuku

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2020 Elections: NPP Will Make Volta Region Our ‘Commercial Bank’ – Awuku The National Organizer of the ruling New Patriotic Party Sammi Awuku says the party is battle-ready to compete squarely with the opposition National Democratic Congress. in the Volta Region in the upcoming 2020 general elections. According to Mr Awuku, the NPP is resolute in committing resources in making sure that it makes a significant gain by increasing its share of votes in the region in the December 7, elections. “For us, we are also targeting that we will move from our microfinance level in this region to be…

18 Aug

Akufo-Addo Orders Free Hot Meals For All 584,000 BECE Candidates,146,000 School Staff

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Akufo-Addo Orders Free Hot Meals For All 584,000 BECE Candidates,146,000 School Staff All the candidates to sit the Basic Education Certificate Examination this year will enjoy one free hot meal a day, President Nana Akufo-Addo has announced. In his 15th COVID-19 address to the nation on Sunday, 16 August 2020, the President said: “Our phased approach toward returning our lives to normal, through the strategic, controlled, progressive, and safe easing of restrictions, will, thus, continue”. “Most final-year university students have already completed their examinations, and, by 18th September, SHS 3 and JHS 3 students would have finished their respective final…