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02 Aug

“No President Can Foist A Candidate On The Party” – President Akufo-Addo

Wontumi1Featured, NewsPresident Akufo-Addo

“The history of the NPP tells us that no President can foist a candidate on the Party against its wishes. The NPP is not that kind of Party. We have never subscribed to a cult of personality. Indeed, our highly-respected former President, the 1st NPP President, His Excellency John Agyekum Kufuor, in the aftermath of my election as NPP Presidential Candidate, by the 2007 National Congress, told the Congress that ‘the Party has its spirit’, a spirit that cannot be ignored.” These were the words of the President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, when he met with communicators…

25 Jul

President Akufo-Addo Makes New Ministerial Appointments

Wontumi2Featured, NewsHon. Freda Prempeh, President Akufo-Addo

The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has appointed the Minister of State at the Presidency and Member of Parliament for Tano North, Hon. Freda Prempeh, as the Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources. She takes over from Hon. Cecilia Abena Dapaah, whose letter of resignation, dated Saturday, 22nd July 2023, was accepted by the President on Saturday, 22nd July 2023. President Akufo-Addo, in consultation with the Ministers for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration and Roads and Highways, respectively, has also appointed the Deputy Minister for Roads and Highways and Member of Parliament for Afigya Sekyere East, Hon.…

06 Jul

We Have Received Funds To Settle School Feeding Caterers Arrears – Ashanti Regional SFP Coordinator

Jackson Odom KpakpoNewsarrears paid, Mary Duodu, President Akufo-Addo, school feeding programme

The Ashanti Regional School Feeding Programme Coordinator, Madam Mary Duodu has disclosed that the president Nana Akufo-Addo and through the Finance Ministry has released funds to settle arrears owed school feeding caterers. Madam Duodu disclosed this to Wontumi News early today, July 6, 2023. According to her, the funds were released by the Ministry of Finance explaining that, lack of funds caused the delay. She explained the delay wasn't deliberate. Madam Duodu said the payment was made to all the 16 regions in Ghana and will be distributed to all working caterers accordingly She added, some are likely to face…

30 Jun

President Akufo-Addo Congratulates President Maada Bio On His Re-Election

Wontumi2Featured, NewsPresident Akufo-Addo, President Maada Bio

On behalf of the people and Government of Ghana, I congratulate warmly His Excellency Julius Maada Bio on his re-election as President of the Republic of Sierra Leone in the presidential election of Saturday, 24th June 2023. The Sierra Leonean people are to be applauded for their peaceful and orderly conduct in the elections, which has strengthened the frontiers of multiparty democracy in Sierra Leone. I commend his closest challenger, Dr. Samura Kamara, and the All Peoples Congress, for a well-fought electioneering campaign. It is the hope of all well-meaning democrats in and out of West Africa that their reaction to…

30 Jan

Speech By President Akufo-Addo At The Dialogue Organised By The Africa Prosperity Network At Peduase Lodge

Wontumi2NewsPresident Akufo-Addo

Closing Statement By The President Of The Republic Of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, At The Dialogue Organised By The Africa Prosperity Network On Saturday, 28th January 2022, At Peduase Lodge, Eastern Region, Ghana. On behalf of the Government and people of Ghana, I congratulate the Africa Prosperity Network, the Secretariat of the Africa Continental Free Trae Area (AfCFTA), the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, the United Nations Development Programme, the team at the Office of the President, and all other partners and sponsors for what I can safely describe as the success of this historic Dialogue and that…

14 Jan

Leave Akonta Mining Alone, Mining Got Worse Under Your Tenure- University Don To Mahama

Kakra NunuNewsAkonta mining, John Mahama, President Akufo-Addo

An Assistant Registrar of Ghana Communication Technology University (GCTU), Mr. George Akom, has spiked former President Mahama in the face for misinforming the public about the operations of Akonta Mining Company Limited. The university don believes the former President should stay away from adding his opinion on the mining operations of Akonta Mining since he is not offering an honest opinion. Speaking on Wontumi TV, Mr. George Akom stated that under the leadership of Mr. Mahama, illegal mining got worse in Ghana and history should guard the 2020 flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) when commenting on the issue.…

17 Oct

“Your Tenure Has Been Beneficial For Asanteman” – Otumfuo To President Akufo-Addo

Wontumi2Featured, NewsAsanteman, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, President Akufo-Addo, The Asantehene

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has commended President Akufo-Addo for his consistent show of attention to Asanteman, thereby situating the region to a position of prominence and honour in terms of development in the country. According to the Overlord of the Asante Kingdom, he has followed with keen interest the tenure of President Akufo-Addo since 2017, stressing that “issues of key concern to the development of Asanteman have been placed on the front burner of government’s development agenda.” Otumfuo Osei Tutu II made this known on Sunday, 16th August, 2022, when the President paid a courtesy call on him…

15 Sep

Mahama Went Home With 6 Official Cars Without Approval From President Akufo-Addo- David Boakye

Kakra NunuNewsmahama, President Akufo-Addo

Out of insubordination, former President John Mahama left office with six (6) official state vehicles without consulting President Akufo-Addo’s government, Mr. David Boakye has revealed. The well-equipped political researcher who is also the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Bono East regional secretary, stated on Wontumi TV that the constitution only provides for four (4) cars for a retiring president, but Mr. Mahama circumvented the order and took home 6. “Mahama went home with 6 cars without the approval of government. He also chose the house he wanted to keep”, David Boakye said on TV which was monitored by Wontumionline.com. He also…

01 Aug

“Breaking The 8” Is Last Feat Of My Political Career, Help Me Achieve It- President Akufo-Addo To NPP Members

wontumionline.comNews"Breaking The 8" Is Last Feat Of My Political Career, President Akufo-Addo

President Akufo-Addo has made a passionate appeal to the rank and file of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), to help him achieve the last feat of his political career, which he says is "breaking the 8" and handing over to another NPP President on the 7 January 2025. Speaking to NPP faithful at their 30th Anniversary and National Thanksgiving Service held at the Ohene-Konadu auditorium at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) , today 31 July 2022, under the theme; "NPP@30: Our Shared Traditional, Holding and Working Together a Stable and Prosperous Nation", President Akufo-Addo said it is hoped…

14 Jul

When You Post On Social Media, People Hate It- Lawyer Ampaw Tells Gabby Otchere Darko

Kakra NunuFeatured, NewsGabby Otchere-Darko, President Akufo-Addo, Social media

Lawyer Maurice Ampaw has counseled Lawyer Gabby Otchere Darko to limit or put a stop to his social media commentary. According to Lawyer Ampaw, taking into consideration how close Gabby Otchere Darko is to President Akufo-Addo, some people easily get infuriated anytime he breaks official news which is supposed to come from government rather than him. Lawyer Ampaw signaled there is erroneous perception about Mr. Otchere Darko in the minds of people and that is fueling the hate they have for him. He therefore advised him on Wontumi TV to put a stop to positing government related issues on social…