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Legal practitioner Nana Obiri Boahen has called on members of the majority in Parliament to amend the proposed Free SHS bill to include mandatory provision for free Senior High School education. The introduction of the Free SHS bill has sparked significant controversy between minority and majority members of Parliament. The Minority has strongly cautioned Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin against making misleading statements that incite public sentiment against the National Democratic Congress (NDC) regarding the proposed legislation. On June 24, Afenyo-Markin accused the Minority, particularly Akatsi North MP Peter Kwasi Nortsu-Kotoe, of opposing the bill, which aims to enshrine the Free…

24 Jun

SSNIT Hotels Protest: “‘Stop the Hullabaloo and Give Us a Break” – Obiri Boahen Rebukes Ablakwa

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Private Legal Practitioner, Nana Obiri Boahen has criticized North Tongu MP Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa for leading the "Hands Off Our Hotels" protest. The main objective of the Tuesday, June 18 protest is to exert pressure on the government to immediately halt the proposed sale of a 60 percent stake in four prominent hotels owned by the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) to Rock City Hotel. This company is reportedly owned by Bryan Acheampong, Ghana's Minister for Food and Agriculture. The hotels in question include the Labadi Beach Hotel, La Palm Royal Beach Resort, Elmina Beach Resort, and Busua…

16 Jun

The Secret to Ashanti Strength: Lawyer Nana Obiri Boahen Explains

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Lawyer Nana Obiri Boahen, a historian, and a private legal practicioner has unveiled the source of the Ashanti people's power. Lawyer Nana Obiri Boahen asserts that the Ashanti are historically strongest when their kings are named Osei Tutu or Opoku Ware. In an interview, Lawyer Nana Obiri Boahen explained that the Asantes face difficulties when ruled by kings ruled by a King who is not called Osei Tutu or Opoku Ware. He warned that if the successor to the current King, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, does not bear the name Osei Tutu or Opoku Ware, it could take 150-200 years…

16 Jun

Some African Politicians Are Kleptomaniacs, Wicked – Obiri Boahen Charges

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Nana Obiri Boahen, a private legal practitioner, has fiercely criticized some African politicians and leaders for their extravagant spending habits. According to him, a portion of African politicians are "wicked, thieves, and kleptomaniacs." His remarks follow the Gambian government's purchase of 100 luxury sport utility vehicles (SUVs) for the 15th Organization of Islamic Cooperation summit. Lawyer Nana Obiri Boahen pointed out the absurdity of such an expense, especially given Gambia's status as a poor country, while the summit attendees are very wealthy. In an interview, he expressed disbelief, noting that the summit lasted only two days, with just one day…

14 Jun

Obiri Boahen Calls For Well-Armed Military, Police At Polling Stations

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Sunyani, June 13, GNA – Nana Obiri Boahen, a former Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has called on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to facilitate the presence of fully armed military and police, particularly, at identified election hotspots on Election Day, December 7, 2024. The military and police must also be allowed to discipline troublemakers for the nation to sail through a peaceful and violent-free Election 2024 to sustain the prevailing peace of the nation, he said. “We need military and police support for a peaceful election,” Nana Boahen said, adding, “to achieve another successful and…

02 Jun

Ambulance Case: Godfred Dame Will Not Resign; Akufo-Addo Cannot Reshuffle Him – Obiri Boahen

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Lawyer Nana Obiri Boahen, a former deputy general secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has declared that Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Godfred Dame, will not resign over the Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson ambulance saga. He also asserted that President Akufo-Addo cannot reshuffle Godfred Dame. In an interview on Kumasi-based Radio, Lawyer Nana Obiri Boahen emphasized the need for resilience in politics, suggesting that political leaders should not succumb to pressure from the opposition and the public. He questioned whether members of Parliament who received double salaries have returned the funds. Lawyer Nana Obiri Boahen praised Godfred Dame…

31 May

Ambulance Trial: “NDC Is Doing Do-or-Die Rehearsal For 2024 Elections Amidst Attacks on Gofred Dame” – Obiri Boahen

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In the ongoing trial involving Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson and Richard Jakpa regarding the ambulance procurement, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has launched a fierce attack on Attorney General GodfreGeneral Former Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Lawyer Nana Obiri Boahen, views this as a strategic move by the NDC in preparation for the upcoming 2024 elections. "The relentless attack on Godfred Dame by the NDC is a do-or-die rehearsal for the 2024 general elections." In an interview with Kwame Nkrumah Tikese, Lawyer Nana Obiri Boahen asserted that Godfred Dame is innocent in the ambulance case. He…