President Mills has broken ground for the construction of Tarkwa-Bogoso-Ayamfuri road with estimated cost of 63 million dollars and a length of 93 kilometers which is going to link central and Brong Ahafo regions.
The President urge the people to remain steadfast and calm when the project begins as it will temporally distract the business activities in the area.
President Mills made these statements in the Western Region as part of his regional tour.
The 63 million dollar project is expected to be completed in the next 2 years.
He stress that its time the Western Region is quickly develop to become one of West Africa’s finest cities especially when the region is the home of the nation’s Oil harp.
President Mills task the constructors to immediately begin work so that they complete on time.
The chiefs and people later thank the President for fulfilling his promise but urge him to concentrate more on the region especially other cocoa growing areas.
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Wednesday, March 30, 2011
SECURITY OFFICIALS SEIZED 20 RIFLES AND PISTOLS FROM REFUGEES
About 20 rifle and Pistols have been seized by Immigration and Customs Officials from refugees repatriating from Cote D’Ivoire to Jaman North district in the Brong Ahafo region.
This event happen when about 200 refugees were been registered in the Brong Ahafo region.
According to the District Chief Executive of Jaman North, Hajia Amina Amadu says the registration and the scanning process is to make sure the refugees are free of any transmitted disease and unarmed for the protection of Ghanaians.
She explains that it is the duty of the security to make sure the refugees do not cause harm the citizens in the country.
Speaking to our reporter Prince Williams at the new Refugee camp in Gyaman, Hajia Amina Amadu urge Ghanaians to assist the refugees in any kind so that they will feel at home and welcomed in the country.
This event happen when about 200 refugees were been registered in the Brong Ahafo region.
According to the District Chief Executive of Jaman North, Hajia Amina Amadu says the registration and the scanning process is to make sure the refugees are free of any transmitted disease and unarmed for the protection of Ghanaians.
She explains that it is the duty of the security to make sure the refugees do not cause harm the citizens in the country.
Speaking to our reporter Prince Williams at the new Refugee camp in Gyaman, Hajia Amina Amadu urge Ghanaians to assist the refugees in any kind so that they will feel at home and welcomed in the country.
NPP, CPP RUBBISH PRESIDENT MILLS CLAIMS THAT NDC WILL STAY FOR THE NEXT 16 YEARS
NPP, CPP RUBBISH PRESIDENT MILLS CLAIMS THAT NDC WILL STAY FOR THE NEXT 16 YEARS
The shadow member of the Convention Peoples Party in charge of Political affairs, Ekow Duncan has rubbished the President claim that the NDC will stay in power for the next 16 years.
According to him, the President and his cabinet have failed the country which placed high hopes in them.
He says the current unemployment situation and the lack of direction exhibited by the government is enough for the NDC to be voted out of the government in 2012.
President Mills on his tour in the Upper East Region says judging from the good work of his government, Ghanaians would give him another four years after his first tenure of office comes to an end in 2012, and then give the next NDC presidential candidate, who would take over from him, another eight years.
But Ekow Duncan explains that Ghanaians are the finally judges on which party to stay in power. He notes that Ghanaians are rather waiting for the CPP to win power in 2012 so that their dreams will be achieved.
Meanwhile, the national Youth Organiser of the NPP, Anthony Kabo says curse will be-head on the nation if the NDC rules the country ever in the Political history.
He says the President has failed to fulfill his promise especially the Savannah accelerated development which he promises the people in the North.
Anthony Kabo explains that the works of President Mills will determine whether he win power or not.
He advise President Mills to focus on reducing schools under trees rather unnecessary propaganda.
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The shadow member of the Convention Peoples Party in charge of Political affairs, Ekow Duncan has rubbished the President claim that the NDC will stay in power for the next 16 years.
According to him, the President and his cabinet have failed the country which placed high hopes in them.
He says the current unemployment situation and the lack of direction exhibited by the government is enough for the NDC to be voted out of the government in 2012.
President Mills on his tour in the Upper East Region says judging from the good work of his government, Ghanaians would give him another four years after his first tenure of office comes to an end in 2012, and then give the next NDC presidential candidate, who would take over from him, another eight years.
But Ekow Duncan explains that Ghanaians are the finally judges on which party to stay in power. He notes that Ghanaians are rather waiting for the CPP to win power in 2012 so that their dreams will be achieved.
Meanwhile, the national Youth Organiser of the NPP, Anthony Kabo says curse will be-head on the nation if the NDC rules the country ever in the Political history.
He says the President has failed to fulfill his promise especially the Savannah accelerated development which he promises the people in the North.
Anthony Kabo explains that the works of President Mills will determine whether he win power or not.
He advise President Mills to focus on reducing schools under trees rather unnecessary propaganda.
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LOW NUMBER OF TRUCKS HIT TEMA PORT
The president of the Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders (GIFF), Carlos Kwabena Ahenkra says the country is under stock with trucks at the Harbour.
He explains that there are has been an unprecedented low number of trucks which has made it very expensive for customers to convey their goods from the harbour to their warehouses.
Carlos Ahenkra stated due to the high amount of vehicle tax most truck owners have registered their trucks in neigbouring countries thereby operating in landlocks countries.
According to him, he personally has more than 100 containers at the harbour but because there are no trucks, he is unable to offload it goods.
Carlos Ahenkra says truck drivers charge about GH600 per container from the harbour to Accra central.
He states that if nothing is done to solve the problem, the harbour will be choked with goods without trucks to offload them.
He therefore urge government to reduce the vehicle tax to allow more trucks to operate at the harbour.
He explains that there are has been an unprecedented low number of trucks which has made it very expensive for customers to convey their goods from the harbour to their warehouses.
Carlos Ahenkra stated due to the high amount of vehicle tax most truck owners have registered their trucks in neigbouring countries thereby operating in landlocks countries.
According to him, he personally has more than 100 containers at the harbour but because there are no trucks, he is unable to offload it goods.
Carlos Ahenkra says truck drivers charge about GH600 per container from the harbour to Accra central.
He states that if nothing is done to solve the problem, the harbour will be choked with goods without trucks to offload them.
He therefore urge government to reduce the vehicle tax to allow more trucks to operate at the harbour.
Transport Minister urges Tema Port authorities to reduce frustration at Harbour
The Transport Minister, Alhaji Collins Dauda has called on the authorities of the Ghana Port and Harbours Authority (GPHA) to improve their services to attract more clients and become the premier business destination in the sub region.
According to the Minister, unnecessary frustration and delays are driving people and businesses away from the Harbour and has called for a change in the attitude of all workers.
Alhaji Collins Dauda expressed concern that land locked countries like Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger who used to do business exclusively in Ghana have transferred their businesses to other ports in the sub region depriving Ghana of huge revenues.
He made the statements during his maiden visit to the Tema Harbour as the new Transport Minister. nHe disclosed that the main purpose of his visit was to identify solutions to the challenges confronting the sector.
The Director of Port at the Ghana Port and Harbours Authority, Engineer Ray Anamoo said plans are far advanced to extend the current capacity of the Harbour towards the Sakumono Basin explaining that they will reclaim portions of the sea that will enable them add more container vessels at the Port.
He revealed that the Harbour currently discharges about 1000 vehicles every week.
Story: Samuel Mantey/ Adom FM/Ghana
According to the Minister, unnecessary frustration and delays are driving people and businesses away from the Harbour and has called for a change in the attitude of all workers.
Alhaji Collins Dauda expressed concern that land locked countries like Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger who used to do business exclusively in Ghana have transferred their businesses to other ports in the sub region depriving Ghana of huge revenues.
He made the statements during his maiden visit to the Tema Harbour as the new Transport Minister. nHe disclosed that the main purpose of his visit was to identify solutions to the challenges confronting the sector.
The Director of Port at the Ghana Port and Harbours Authority, Engineer Ray Anamoo said plans are far advanced to extend the current capacity of the Harbour towards the Sakumono Basin explaining that they will reclaim portions of the sea that will enable them add more container vessels at the Port.
He revealed that the Harbour currently discharges about 1000 vehicles every week.
Story: Samuel Mantey/ Adom FM/Ghana
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
CDD SUPPORTS CALL FOR SPEAKER OF PARLIAMENT TO BE AN MP
A Senior Fellow at the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD), Paul Mensah Abrampa says the proposal for Members of Parliament to select one of the elected MPs as Speaker of Parliament is laudable.
He says the current arrangement allows for executive manipulation that makes Parliament feeble.
According to him, this new arrangement will make the separation of powers more effective.
Mr. Abrampa was speaking with Adom News on the proposal by Minority Leader Mr. Osei-Mensah Bonsu that Ghana's Parliament would have gained the needed strength if MPs are allowed to select one of their own as Speaker.
Mr. Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu suggested that constituting Parliament and choosing the Speaker should be the sole responsibility of the House and not the Executive arm of Government
He stated that it is only Ghana and one other country that uses a system where the Speaker of Parliament is selected by the executive from outside Parliament.
Mr. Paul Mensah Abrampa tells Adom News even though the current system has not given Parliament any challenges, it will be important to make good changes to strength the separation of powers stipulated in the 1992 Constitution.
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He says the current arrangement allows for executive manipulation that makes Parliament feeble.
According to him, this new arrangement will make the separation of powers more effective.
Mr. Abrampa was speaking with Adom News on the proposal by Minority Leader Mr. Osei-Mensah Bonsu that Ghana's Parliament would have gained the needed strength if MPs are allowed to select one of their own as Speaker.
Mr. Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu suggested that constituting Parliament and choosing the Speaker should be the sole responsibility of the House and not the Executive arm of Government
He stated that it is only Ghana and one other country that uses a system where the Speaker of Parliament is selected by the executive from outside Parliament.
Mr. Paul Mensah Abrampa tells Adom News even though the current system has not given Parliament any challenges, it will be important to make good changes to strength the separation of powers stipulated in the 1992 Constitution.
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Monday, March 28, 2011
GHANAIANS IN LIBYA HIT BY AIR STRIKES
The Libyan province called Sabha, on the South West of Tripoli where some 4,000 Ghanaians have gathered waiting to be rescued has been hit by bombs.
Reports reaching Adom News indicate that the bomb hits occurred last night and early this morning.
BBC news also reported that Britain's Ministry of Defence said its Tornado GR4 aircraft carried out strikes on ammunition bunkers on Monday morning in the Sabha region, in the southern Libya desert.
Sabha is where some Ghanaians are waiting to be rescued and some of them tell Adom News that some of their Ghanaians were affected and have been sent to hospitals in that town.
They are therefore appealing to government to come to their aid in and on time.
They have requested government to send buses to convey them back home since there is a no flight zone in Libya right now.
The frustrated Ghanaians say they might have no other option than to walk through the desert to get back home if the government fails to rescue them.
Some of the frustrated Ghanaians on the desert spoke with Adom news.
Recently some 54 Ghanaians walked through the desert to Ghana due and others are reportedly doing same because nothing has been heard of government’s promise to convey them home with buses.
But Deputy Minister of Information Baba Jamal says it is not true that Ghanaians have been affected in the air strike.
He explains that those who are still there refusing to obey orders.
Reports reaching Adom News indicate that the bomb hits occurred last night and early this morning.
BBC news also reported that Britain's Ministry of Defence said its Tornado GR4 aircraft carried out strikes on ammunition bunkers on Monday morning in the Sabha region, in the southern Libya desert.
Sabha is where some Ghanaians are waiting to be rescued and some of them tell Adom News that some of their Ghanaians were affected and have been sent to hospitals in that town.
They are therefore appealing to government to come to their aid in and on time.
They have requested government to send buses to convey them back home since there is a no flight zone in Libya right now.
The frustrated Ghanaians say they might have no other option than to walk through the desert to get back home if the government fails to rescue them.
Some of the frustrated Ghanaians on the desert spoke with Adom news.
Recently some 54 Ghanaians walked through the desert to Ghana due and others are reportedly doing same because nothing has been heard of government’s promise to convey them home with buses.
But Deputy Minister of Information Baba Jamal says it is not true that Ghanaians have been affected in the air strike.
He explains that those who are still there refusing to obey orders.
140 REFUGEES REGISTERED IN SUNYANI
The Sunyani Municipal NADMO coordinator, Kwesi Yampoh has appealed to Non- governmental Organisation and other stakeholders to assist them in aid for care taking of Ivorian refugees that have occupied in the region.
According to him, the Municipal assembly is taken care of all expenses of the refugees also they have prepared the Sunyani Center as a place where the refugees would stay for the time been.
Speaking in an interview with our reporter Kwaku Abrampa, Kwesi Yampoh says due to the large number expected in the region they are preparing a site at Berekum to house them.
He says the Municipal Assembly is shot of food for distribution because they have been notified that more refugees are expected in the area.
Kwesi Yampoh made these statements when Sunyani Municipal NADMO registered about 140 refugees from Cote D’Ivoire to the country.
He explains to Adom news how the screening process to make sure they don’t infect the country with any disease.
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According to him, the Municipal assembly is taken care of all expenses of the refugees also they have prepared the Sunyani Center as a place where the refugees would stay for the time been.
Speaking in an interview with our reporter Kwaku Abrampa, Kwesi Yampoh says due to the large number expected in the region they are preparing a site at Berekum to house them.
He says the Municipal Assembly is shot of food for distribution because they have been notified that more refugees are expected in the area.
Kwesi Yampoh made these statements when Sunyani Municipal NADMO registered about 140 refugees from Cote D’Ivoire to the country.
He explains to Adom news how the screening process to make sure they don’t infect the country with any disease.
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Sekou Nkrumah: Blame President Mills for politics of insults
Son of Ghana’s first president Dr. Sekou Nkrumah has blamed president Mills for doing very little to discourage the increasing use of abusive language by members of his government.
Dr. Nkrumah however acknowledged that though president Mills has shown that he does not believe in insults, he has not been effective enough in controlling members in his government from engaging in the practice.
He was equally unhappy that the president has failed to sanction his ministers who foul language against their opponents.
Speaking on Adom Fm’s ‘Dwaso Nsem’ on Monday, Dr. Nkrumah said the President should set example by checking his ministers first.
Meanwhile, a senior lecturer of English and Communication at the University of Cape Coast, Emmanuel Sarfo has admonished religious leaders, chiefs, and opinion leaders to play a major role in reducing the cases insults in the nation’s politics.
Mr. Sarfo attributes the practice of insults to the increasing level of intolerance among people. He called for a return to the culture of respect for all and the need to eschew the negative influx of foreign culture.
He decried the practice where politicians assume they can score political points by insulting their opponents saying, that rather destroys their reputation.
He blamed the foot soldiers who support politicians for insulting their opponents for contributing to the trend.
Mr. Emmanuel Sarfo wants all stakeholders to learn to use “refined language” during any political discourse.
Emmanuel Sarfo suggested that religious leaders and the media should only allow people who use refined language in their discussions, rather than those who abuse others.
Story: Samuel Mantey/Adom news
Dr. Nkrumah however acknowledged that though president Mills has shown that he does not believe in insults, he has not been effective enough in controlling members in his government from engaging in the practice.
He was equally unhappy that the president has failed to sanction his ministers who foul language against their opponents.
Speaking on Adom Fm’s ‘Dwaso Nsem’ on Monday, Dr. Nkrumah said the President should set example by checking his ministers first.
Meanwhile, a senior lecturer of English and Communication at the University of Cape Coast, Emmanuel Sarfo has admonished religious leaders, chiefs, and opinion leaders to play a major role in reducing the cases insults in the nation’s politics.
Mr. Sarfo attributes the practice of insults to the increasing level of intolerance among people. He called for a return to the culture of respect for all and the need to eschew the negative influx of foreign culture.
He decried the practice where politicians assume they can score political points by insulting their opponents saying, that rather destroys their reputation.
He blamed the foot soldiers who support politicians for insulting their opponents for contributing to the trend.
Mr. Emmanuel Sarfo wants all stakeholders to learn to use “refined language” during any political discourse.
Emmanuel Sarfo suggested that religious leaders and the media should only allow people who use refined language in their discussions, rather than those who abuse others.
Story: Samuel Mantey/Adom news
Blame Legislature, Executive if Ghana fails to achieve MDGS
Member of Parliament for Asikuma Odobeng-Brakwa P.C. Appiah Ofori, has said that Ghana might not be able to meet all the Millennium Developmental Goals (MDGs) because the Executive, Legislature have all failed in their responsibilities to realize the goal.
Mr. P.C. Appiah Ofori conceded that the legislature and the executive have not played their rightful roles for the nation to achieve all the developmental goals.
“When Parliament debates issues in the House nothing is done to the reports submitted to the public sector where the implementation has to be done” he said.
According to him, the public sector is too corrupt to supervise implementation of policies, adding that until corruption is reduces in the public sector, no meaningful achievement can be realized.
Speaking on Adom Fm’s Dwaso Nsem on Monday, the Member of Parliament explained that the MDGs should not be left to the responsibility of the government alone.
“Individuals also have a role to play to make sure that the country is able to eradicate poverty by 2015 as stipulated by the UN” he stressed.
The MDGs were developed out of the eight chapters of the United Nations, signed in September 2000. There are eight goals with 21 targets, and a series of measurable indicators for each target.
The goals aim to eradicate extreme poverty and hunger, achieve universal primary education, promote gender equality and empower women, as well as to reduce child mortality.
The rest includes; improved maternal health, Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases, ensure environmental sustainability and develop a Global Partnership for Development.
But the anti-corruption campaigner, Mr. Appiah-Ofori said until the government rolls out effective policies the above goals will be a mirage.
Story: Samuel Mantey/Adom News
Mr. P.C. Appiah Ofori conceded that the legislature and the executive have not played their rightful roles for the nation to achieve all the developmental goals.
“When Parliament debates issues in the House nothing is done to the reports submitted to the public sector where the implementation has to be done” he said.
According to him, the public sector is too corrupt to supervise implementation of policies, adding that until corruption is reduces in the public sector, no meaningful achievement can be realized.
Speaking on Adom Fm’s Dwaso Nsem on Monday, the Member of Parliament explained that the MDGs should not be left to the responsibility of the government alone.
“Individuals also have a role to play to make sure that the country is able to eradicate poverty by 2015 as stipulated by the UN” he stressed.
The MDGs were developed out of the eight chapters of the United Nations, signed in September 2000. There are eight goals with 21 targets, and a series of measurable indicators for each target.
The goals aim to eradicate extreme poverty and hunger, achieve universal primary education, promote gender equality and empower women, as well as to reduce child mortality.
The rest includes; improved maternal health, Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases, ensure environmental sustainability and develop a Global Partnership for Development.
But the anti-corruption campaigner, Mr. Appiah-Ofori said until the government rolls out effective policies the above goals will be a mirage.
Story: Samuel Mantey/Adom News
Saturday, March 26, 2011
NDC GROUP CALLS FOR UNITY TO WIN 2012 ELECTIONS
Foundation for Peace, an NDC supporters group based in Cape Coast has held a press conference to draw the attention to both supporters of Nana Konadu Agyeman and President Mills not to disturb the peaceful relationship in the party.
The Public Relations Officer of the Foundation, Simon Peter Gyakye says it s too early for division to crop in the party especially when the party is in power because this can affect the performance of the party in the 2012 elections.
According to him, party members have to put their differences and grievances aside and support the party. He explains that division in the party will destruct the attention the government which will affect the development of the country.
Simon Peter Gyakye says those lobbying for any of the candidates should be mindful of their utterances so that it will not bring division.
He made this known in an interview with our central Regional reporter Isaac Okyem in Cape Coast.
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The Public Relations Officer of the Foundation, Simon Peter Gyakye says it s too early for division to crop in the party especially when the party is in power because this can affect the performance of the party in the 2012 elections.
According to him, party members have to put their differences and grievances aside and support the party. He explains that division in the party will destruct the attention the government which will affect the development of the country.
Simon Peter Gyakye says those lobbying for any of the candidates should be mindful of their utterances so that it will not bring division.
He made this known in an interview with our central Regional reporter Isaac Okyem in Cape Coast.
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CDD CALL FOR IMMEDIATE CIVIL EDUCATION ON ELECTION
A senior fellow at the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD), Daniel Armah-Attoh has made a passionate call on authorities to intensify civil education on election before 2012 so that the ugly incident that happen in 2008 will not repeat itself.
He explains that nation must ‘think’ and learn the lessons in the 2008 elections so that we prevent those things in the upcoming elections.
Daniel Armah-Attoh tells Adom news that people need to be educated on the electoral rules so that people will not seek to mob action if the going becomes tough.
The senior fellow urges Ghanaians to learn from what went wrong in Cote D’Ivoire and to prepare against it.
Daniel Armah-Attoh explains that electoral commission together with the National Commission on Civil Education to commerce education to sanitize people on the need to behave and tolerate people before, during and after elections.
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He explains that nation must ‘think’ and learn the lessons in the 2008 elections so that we prevent those things in the upcoming elections.
Daniel Armah-Attoh tells Adom news that people need to be educated on the electoral rules so that people will not seek to mob action if the going becomes tough.
The senior fellow urges Ghanaians to learn from what went wrong in Cote D’Ivoire and to prepare against it.
Daniel Armah-Attoh explains that electoral commission together with the National Commission on Civil Education to commerce education to sanitize people on the need to behave and tolerate people before, during and after elections.
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‘INSTANT MIRACLES’ CAUSE OF LOW COMMITMENT TO RELIGION-GIMPA
A senior Lecture at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) graduate school on governance, Dr. Kwaku Osei has attributed the low level of commitment to Religion to the fact that people hastily want their problems solved without having patience.
He explains that people now do not have exercise patience enough to commit themselves to their religion.
Dr. Kwaku Osei confirms those people only worship God on conditions and don’t show commitment to religion.
A Senior Pastor at the World Miracle International Church, Rev. Noah Twum says people should not find excuse in their changing societal responsibility in showing commitment to their religion.
Reacting to a research conducted by American Physical Society that religion may be extinct in some years to come he explains that there has been low level of commitment to religion because people tend to find solicit in the changing dynamics in society.
Reverend Noah Twum stress that there has been unprecedented low level of commitment to church duties that churches now have to hire cleaners unlike previous times that people willingly assist in church duties.
According to him, activities like schooling, marriage, occupation and the love of material things has been identified as some of the areas that has hinder peoples commitment to religion.
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He explains that people now do not have exercise patience enough to commit themselves to their religion.
Dr. Kwaku Osei confirms those people only worship God on conditions and don’t show commitment to religion.
A Senior Pastor at the World Miracle International Church, Rev. Noah Twum says people should not find excuse in their changing societal responsibility in showing commitment to their religion.
Reacting to a research conducted by American Physical Society that religion may be extinct in some years to come he explains that there has been low level of commitment to religion because people tend to find solicit in the changing dynamics in society.
Reverend Noah Twum stress that there has been unprecedented low level of commitment to church duties that churches now have to hire cleaners unlike previous times that people willingly assist in church duties.
According to him, activities like schooling, marriage, occupation and the love of material things has been identified as some of the areas that has hinder peoples commitment to religion.
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NICKNAMES ARE NORMAL
The Managing Editor of the Heritage Newspaper , AC Ohene says nick names given to politicians are normal and not an insults.
He explains that the names given to politicians should not in any way destruct them but rather to make them understand that the people are really watching their footsteps.
AC Ohene notes that nick names are not insults therefore nobody should take them personal or government to form committee on the issue.
He was reacting to names given to Akufo Addo, president Mills and President Kufour on the new Coca-cola drink.
According to him, everywhere in the world people give names to politicians therefore it not a crime if people give names to the leaders.
He explains that the names given to politicians should not in any way destruct them but rather to make them understand that the people are really watching their footsteps.
AC Ohene notes that nick names are not insults therefore nobody should take them personal or government to form committee on the issue.
He was reacting to names given to Akufo Addo, president Mills and President Kufour on the new Coca-cola drink.
According to him, everywhere in the world people give names to politicians therefore it not a crime if people give names to the leaders.
Friday, March 25, 2011
PASTOR CAUTIONS PEOPLE NOT TO FIND EXCUSE IN SHOWING COMMITMENT TO RELIGION
Senior Pastor at the World Miracle International Church, Rev. Noah Twum says people should not find excuse in their changing societal responsibility in showing commitment to their religion.
He explains that there has been low level of commitment to religion because people tend to find solicit in the changing dynamics in society.
Reverend Noah Twum stress that there has been unprecedented low level of commitment to church duties that churches now have to hire cleaners unlike previous times that people willingly assist in church duties.
According to him, activities like schooling, marriage, occupation and the love of material things has been identified as some of the areas that has hinder peoples commitment to religion.
Reverend Noah Twum tells Adom news that people now show commitment by paying their tithe but not personally getting involved in the day to day running of the church.
He advise people to schedule their duties in other to find time with their various religions.
He explains that there has been low level of commitment to religion because people tend to find solicit in the changing dynamics in society.
Reverend Noah Twum stress that there has been unprecedented low level of commitment to church duties that churches now have to hire cleaners unlike previous times that people willingly assist in church duties.
According to him, activities like schooling, marriage, occupation and the love of material things has been identified as some of the areas that has hinder peoples commitment to religion.
Reverend Noah Twum tells Adom news that people now show commitment by paying their tithe but not personally getting involved in the day to day running of the church.
He advise people to schedule their duties in other to find time with their various religions.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Prof. Adei: Education sector in Africa has no goal
The Former Rector at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), Prof. Stephen Adei has said, the absence of African universities on the world’s top 200 universities’ list, is due to lack of long-term effective education policies in African states and the continent as a whole.
The League table was made up of mainly UK and US universities in the first 100 top universities.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is number one, Harvard University is second, and Stanford University third.
The famous Cambridge University in UK placed 19th, Yale University placed 38th, and Oxford University was 41st.
But Prof. Adeisaid the African continent does not have a specific goal for its education sector and this has led to the slow pace of education on the continent.
Prof Adei noted that African universities do not make enough use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) so they are not competitive on the international stage.
He explains that the low quality of teachers and recycling of notes for students is one of the few factors that hinder African universities from being competitive.
‘There are 4.5 million students in sub-Saharan Africa, according to the UNESCO Institute for Statistics. In terms of higher education league tables, these students are more or less invisible and cannot compete due to the lack of educational policy ’, the former Rector of GIMPA stated.
Thandika Mkandawire, Professor of African Development at the London School of Economics told the BBC that African universities are still trying to recover from a loss of funding that began in the 1980s, when resources were switched to primary education.
And while other parts of the world invested in higher education, African universities missed out on an entire cycle of growth, he added.
"Once you destroy a university, it's very difficult to rebuild," he said.
Meanwhile, on the top 100 African universities list, South Africa dominated the first 10 top universities as the University of Cape Town placed first and University of Cairo 10th.
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology place was 18th on the list, which makes it first in West Africa, followed closely by University of Ilorin, Dakar University place third and the University of Ghana placed 4th in the sub-regional grading.
Story: Samuel Mantey/ Adom news
The League table was made up of mainly UK and US universities in the first 100 top universities.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is number one, Harvard University is second, and Stanford University third.
The famous Cambridge University in UK placed 19th, Yale University placed 38th, and Oxford University was 41st.
But Prof. Adeisaid the African continent does not have a specific goal for its education sector and this has led to the slow pace of education on the continent.
Prof Adei noted that African universities do not make enough use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) so they are not competitive on the international stage.
He explains that the low quality of teachers and recycling of notes for students is one of the few factors that hinder African universities from being competitive.
‘There are 4.5 million students in sub-Saharan Africa, according to the UNESCO Institute for Statistics. In terms of higher education league tables, these students are more or less invisible and cannot compete due to the lack of educational policy ’, the former Rector of GIMPA stated.
Thandika Mkandawire, Professor of African Development at the London School of Economics told the BBC that African universities are still trying to recover from a loss of funding that began in the 1980s, when resources were switched to primary education.
And while other parts of the world invested in higher education, African universities missed out on an entire cycle of growth, he added.
"Once you destroy a university, it's very difficult to rebuild," he said.
Meanwhile, on the top 100 African universities list, South Africa dominated the first 10 top universities as the University of Cape Town placed first and University of Cairo 10th.
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology place was 18th on the list, which makes it first in West Africa, followed closely by University of Ilorin, Dakar University place third and the University of Ghana placed 4th in the sub-regional grading.
Story: Samuel Mantey/ Adom news
Health minister blames cholera deaths on heavy rains
The Minister of Health, Joseph Yieleh Chiereh has blamed the recent cholera outbreak which has claimed 61 lives, on recent heavy downpours in the country.
Mr. Yieleh Chiereh told Adom News that the heavy rains have led to flooding which have contaminated many water bodies thereby spreading the disease especially in Accra.
The health minister also blamed the bad practice of dumping liquid human waste in water bodies saying it contributed to the spread of the epidemic.
The Minister was speaking in reaction to the increase in cholera cases which has recorded 61 deaths since January with 6,000 others hospitalized nationwide.
Mr. Yieleh Chireh said the Interior Ministry in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Organisation is tracking the cholera endemic areas in the country to provide the needed health support.
These challenges notwithstanding, the ministry is working with other organizations to intensify public education, he added.
He stressed that government has been working hard to provide health care to those affected by the outbreak.
He revealed plans to tour some of the affected communities to have firsthand information on the situation.
He said his outfit will embark on a comprehensive education and media outreach programme to educate people on the incidence of cholera, the mode of transmission and its prevention.
Story: Samuel Mantey/Adom News
Mr. Yieleh Chiereh told Adom News that the heavy rains have led to flooding which have contaminated many water bodies thereby spreading the disease especially in Accra.
The health minister also blamed the bad practice of dumping liquid human waste in water bodies saying it contributed to the spread of the epidemic.
The Minister was speaking in reaction to the increase in cholera cases which has recorded 61 deaths since January with 6,000 others hospitalized nationwide.
Mr. Yieleh Chireh said the Interior Ministry in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Organisation is tracking the cholera endemic areas in the country to provide the needed health support.
These challenges notwithstanding, the ministry is working with other organizations to intensify public education, he added.
He stressed that government has been working hard to provide health care to those affected by the outbreak.
He revealed plans to tour some of the affected communities to have firsthand information on the situation.
He said his outfit will embark on a comprehensive education and media outreach programme to educate people on the incidence of cholera, the mode of transmission and its prevention.
Story: Samuel Mantey/Adom News
Equip footsoldiers with skills - K.B. Asante
Renowned diplomat and statesman K.B. Asante has urged Political Parties to offer training opportunities to foot soldiers in order for them to help in the national development agenda.
K.B. Asante who served in Dr. Kwame Nkruma's administration said it will be a good idea to temporally task the so-called foot soldiers to fill potholes on the streets so as to discourage them from the unnecessary seizure of toilets and state properties.
“Afterall, our roads are full of pot-holes so we can ask them to go and dig and patch them up, it may be a good idea to do that”, Mr. Asante stated in an interview with Adakabre Frimpong Manso on Adom Fm’s Dwaso Nsem on Tuesday.
He said though the National Youth Employment Programme and the upcoming STX construction projects will employ a number of people, they may not be enough to channel the energies of the foot soldiers for the promotion of national employment.
He emphasized the need for foot soldiers to be part of national planning, for the development of the country.
“Special attention is needed for these foot soldiers for them to feel appreciated especially when their party wins power”, he added.
The career diplomat recalled the days of Veranda boys in the Nkrumah era, where party enthusiasts volunteer to work for the party by performing organizational duties without remuneration.
He said when the CPP won the elections, the foot soldiers, then known as Veranda boys, were appreciated by government by awarding them with contracts as well as enhancing their skills for employment.
“The skills development project eventually established the Young Pioneers,” he said.
K.B. Asante emphasized that if the foot soldiers are not provided with any form of employment, they tend to destruct the development agenda of the government.
He therefore urged political parties to find a means to secure jobs for the foot soldiers so that the government can focus on issues of the state.
Story by Samuel Mantey/Adom News/Ghana
K.B. Asante who served in Dr. Kwame Nkruma's administration said it will be a good idea to temporally task the so-called foot soldiers to fill potholes on the streets so as to discourage them from the unnecessary seizure of toilets and state properties.
“Afterall, our roads are full of pot-holes so we can ask them to go and dig and patch them up, it may be a good idea to do that”, Mr. Asante stated in an interview with Adakabre Frimpong Manso on Adom Fm’s Dwaso Nsem on Tuesday.
He said though the National Youth Employment Programme and the upcoming STX construction projects will employ a number of people, they may not be enough to channel the energies of the foot soldiers for the promotion of national employment.
He emphasized the need for foot soldiers to be part of national planning, for the development of the country.
“Special attention is needed for these foot soldiers for them to feel appreciated especially when their party wins power”, he added.
The career diplomat recalled the days of Veranda boys in the Nkrumah era, where party enthusiasts volunteer to work for the party by performing organizational duties without remuneration.
He said when the CPP won the elections, the foot soldiers, then known as Veranda boys, were appreciated by government by awarding them with contracts as well as enhancing their skills for employment.
“The skills development project eventually established the Young Pioneers,” he said.
K.B. Asante emphasized that if the foot soldiers are not provided with any form of employment, they tend to destruct the development agenda of the government.
He therefore urged political parties to find a means to secure jobs for the foot soldiers so that the government can focus on issues of the state.
Story by Samuel Mantey/Adom News/Ghana
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
MP CAUTIONS POLITICIANS ON LOOSE TALK
The Member of Parliament of Huni-Valley, Kwesi Adu Blay has cautioned Politicians and public speakers to be mindful of their utterances or face the consequence that comes with it.
He explains that loose comments by public officials can affect the developmental agenda of the country.
Kwesi Adu Blay made this comments in an interview with Adom News in relation to the recent ‘loose talk’ made by some public officials.
He advises his colleagues to be circumspect in their utterances particularly when they are in public or addressing issues in the media.
Meanwhile, the Member of Parliament for Afram Plains North, Emmanuel Aboagye Didieye has indirectly called the attention of the President to appoint him to the Statistical Service.
Mr. Didieye does not state his sources but he has a penchant for putting percentages and statistical figures on everyone claim he makes.
Meanwhile Mr. Didieye was graded ‘D’ in his overall performance index in the African Watch Magazine released earlier this year.
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He explains that loose comments by public officials can affect the developmental agenda of the country.
Kwesi Adu Blay made this comments in an interview with Adom News in relation to the recent ‘loose talk’ made by some public officials.
He advises his colleagues to be circumspect in their utterances particularly when they are in public or addressing issues in the media.
Meanwhile, the Member of Parliament for Afram Plains North, Emmanuel Aboagye Didieye has indirectly called the attention of the President to appoint him to the Statistical Service.
Mr. Didieye does not state his sources but he has a penchant for putting percentages and statistical figures on everyone claim he makes.
Meanwhile Mr. Didieye was graded ‘D’ in his overall performance index in the African Watch Magazine released earlier this year.
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THE TRUTH WILL SURELY EMERGE –BISMARK BEBLI
Chronicle reporter, Bismark Bebli has assured the country that very soon the truth of the story about the Patron of the Democratic Freedom Party (DFP), Dr Obed Asamoah joining the NDC will soon prevail.
He explains that he is a responsible journalist who reports only the truth and believes that the Ghanaians will bear witness very soon.
Bismark Bebli was reacting to Dr Obed Yao Asamoah denial The Chronicle newspaper’s publication that he has return to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) story as ‘Foolish, Bogus, Nonsense and has no bases’
Dr. Obed Asamoah also denied that he had any kind of deliberations with President Mills on a possible return to the Party in a recent funeral at Tamale.
The Chronicle on Monday reported that Obed Asamoah has return to the NDC after deliberations with them. The story continues that the DFP is asking for conditions before aligning with the NDC. Conditions such as the perceive violence hanging around the Party which resulted in a spilt.
But the chronicle Reporter, Bismark Bebli says the truth will surely prevail.
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He explains that he is a responsible journalist who reports only the truth and believes that the Ghanaians will bear witness very soon.
Bismark Bebli was reacting to Dr Obed Yao Asamoah denial The Chronicle newspaper’s publication that he has return to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) story as ‘Foolish, Bogus, Nonsense and has no bases’
Dr. Obed Asamoah also denied that he had any kind of deliberations with President Mills on a possible return to the Party in a recent funeral at Tamale.
The Chronicle on Monday reported that Obed Asamoah has return to the NDC after deliberations with them. The story continues that the DFP is asking for conditions before aligning with the NDC. Conditions such as the perceive violence hanging around the Party which resulted in a spilt.
But the chronicle Reporter, Bismark Bebli says the truth will surely prevail.
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Monday, March 21, 2011
OBED ASAMOAH DENIES POSSIBLE REUNION WITH NDC
The Patron of the Democratic Freedom Party (DFP) Dr Obed Yao Asamoah has denied The Chronicle newspaper’s publication that he has return to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) saying the story is ‘Foolish, Bogus, Nonsense and has no bases’
Dr. Obed Asamoah also denied that he had any kind of deliberations with President Mills on a possible return to the Party in a recent funeral at Tamale.
The Chronicle on Monday reported that Obed Asamoah has return to the NDC after deliberations with them. The story continues that the DFP is asking for conditions before aligning with the NDC. Conditions such as the perceive violence hanging around the Party which resulted in a spilt.
The newspaper also hinted that even though the New Patriotic Party (NPP) which the DFP supported during the last general elections has plans to meet the NDC for a possible alliance on the basis of ideology, principles and core values that they shared.
However, speaking with Adakabre Frimpong Manso on ‘Dwaso Sem’, the Deputy General Secretary of the DFP John Ameka, also denied that the leadership of DFP has ever had talks with NDC on a possible reconciliation.
He stress that the DFP has never thought of aligning with the NDC and would never think about doing that.
John Ameka stressed that the DFP is now gaining weight and will give the two popular parties a run for their money in the next elections.
‘We are good contenders why should we have to align with a violent party like the NDC’ he added.
According to him, there is no scheduled meeting with the NPP next week as reported in the publication.
John Ameka stress that he has been trying on the contact the Editor, Ebo Quansah on the publication but has proven futile.
Story: Samuel Mantey/Adom news
Dr. Obed Asamoah also denied that he had any kind of deliberations with President Mills on a possible return to the Party in a recent funeral at Tamale.
The Chronicle on Monday reported that Obed Asamoah has return to the NDC after deliberations with them. The story continues that the DFP is asking for conditions before aligning with the NDC. Conditions such as the perceive violence hanging around the Party which resulted in a spilt.
The newspaper also hinted that even though the New Patriotic Party (NPP) which the DFP supported during the last general elections has plans to meet the NDC for a possible alliance on the basis of ideology, principles and core values that they shared.
However, speaking with Adakabre Frimpong Manso on ‘Dwaso Sem’, the Deputy General Secretary of the DFP John Ameka, also denied that the leadership of DFP has ever had talks with NDC on a possible reconciliation.
He stress that the DFP has never thought of aligning with the NDC and would never think about doing that.
John Ameka stressed that the DFP is now gaining weight and will give the two popular parties a run for their money in the next elections.
‘We are good contenders why should we have to align with a violent party like the NDC’ he added.
According to him, there is no scheduled meeting with the NPP next week as reported in the publication.
John Ameka stress that he has been trying on the contact the Editor, Ebo Quansah on the publication but has proven futile.
Story: Samuel Mantey/Adom news
Sunday, March 20, 2011
3 GHANAIANS RESCUED IN JAPAN EARTHQUAKE AND TSUNAMI
Three Ghanaians caught in the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan, have been rescued by the Japanese Police nine (9) days after the incident.
According to reports the three Ghanaians got missing when the 9.0 magnitude mega-thrust earthquake hit the coast of Japan on Friday 11 March 2011.
Japanese Government Data indicates that there are about 1,950 Ghanaians in Japan, especially in Tokyo, it is yet to be confirmed how many Ghanaians died or were affected in the historic disaster.
Officials of the Ghanaian Embassy in Japan have advised Ghanaians in Tokyo to either move northwards or fly out of Japan for their own safety.
One Ghanaian Actor in Japan, Nana Yaw was at the meeting with Embassy officials and he spoke with Adom News.
Meanwhile, the Japanese National Police Agency has officially confirmed 8,277 deaths, 2,619 injured and 12,722 people missing across eighteen prefectures, and over 100,000 buildings damaged or destroyed.
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According to reports the three Ghanaians got missing when the 9.0 magnitude mega-thrust earthquake hit the coast of Japan on Friday 11 March 2011.
Japanese Government Data indicates that there are about 1,950 Ghanaians in Japan, especially in Tokyo, it is yet to be confirmed how many Ghanaians died or were affected in the historic disaster.
Officials of the Ghanaian Embassy in Japan have advised Ghanaians in Tokyo to either move northwards or fly out of Japan for their own safety.
One Ghanaian Actor in Japan, Nana Yaw was at the meeting with Embassy officials and he spoke with Adom News.
Meanwhile, the Japanese National Police Agency has officially confirmed 8,277 deaths, 2,619 injured and 12,722 people missing across eighteen prefectures, and over 100,000 buildings damaged or destroyed.
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Saturday, March 19, 2011
MP: 80 per cent of MPs are womanizers
The Member of Parliament for Afram Plains, Mr. Emmanuel Aboagye Didieye has alleged that about 80% of his colleague MP’s are “extreme womanizers”.
Mr. Didieye said with the exclusion of female MP’s, most of the male MP’s are womanizers who chase “small girls and even married women in the streets”.
The NDC MP who claims to have quit chasing women, stated on Adom FM that some of the MPs are still practicing this immoral act.
Speaking to Adakabre Frimpong Manso on “Dwaso Nsem” on Friday, Mr. Didieye failed to name some of those MP’s “for security reasons” but continued that, the practice although immoral, “is a natural phenomenon for men to chase women”.
He also accused male journalists of leading the same immoral lifestyle as the MPs, saying “they use their profession to chase women”.
“Because they (journalists) are popular and famous, they use their offices as an advantage in chasing girls. Most male journalists have more than four girlfriends at a time... This attitude is an ordinary instinct in men which does not change even if tomorrow you become a Member of Parliament... Even pastors talk about how to resist the temptation of chasing women,” he claimed.
He confessed that when he first went to Parliament some two years ago, he was involved in the practice of chasing girls and womanising until he realized the lifestyle will lead him nowhere.
Meanwhile, some Members Of Parliament who reacted to Mr. Didieye’s allegation threatened to drag their colleague MP to Parliament’s Privileges Committee to answer questions as to why he could go on air to make such wild allegations against his colleagues.
They said Mr. Emmanuel Didieye’s comments smack of immaturity and is therefore unfit to be a member of parliament.
Mr. Didieye said with the exclusion of female MP’s, most of the male MP’s are womanizers who chase “small girls and even married women in the streets”.
The NDC MP who claims to have quit chasing women, stated on Adom FM that some of the MPs are still practicing this immoral act.
Speaking to Adakabre Frimpong Manso on “Dwaso Nsem” on Friday, Mr. Didieye failed to name some of those MP’s “for security reasons” but continued that, the practice although immoral, “is a natural phenomenon for men to chase women”.
He also accused male journalists of leading the same immoral lifestyle as the MPs, saying “they use their profession to chase women”.
“Because they (journalists) are popular and famous, they use their offices as an advantage in chasing girls. Most male journalists have more than four girlfriends at a time... This attitude is an ordinary instinct in men which does not change even if tomorrow you become a Member of Parliament... Even pastors talk about how to resist the temptation of chasing women,” he claimed.
He confessed that when he first went to Parliament some two years ago, he was involved in the practice of chasing girls and womanising until he realized the lifestyle will lead him nowhere.
Meanwhile, some Members Of Parliament who reacted to Mr. Didieye’s allegation threatened to drag their colleague MP to Parliament’s Privileges Committee to answer questions as to why he could go on air to make such wild allegations against his colleagues.
They said Mr. Emmanuel Didieye’s comments smack of immaturity and is therefore unfit to be a member of parliament.
Teachers demand apology from MP for calling them drunks
Teachers in Afram Plains have threatened to demonstrate against their Member of Parliament if he does not apologise for his uncomplimentary remark, describing teachers as drunks.
Member of Parliament of Afram Plains North, Emmanuel Aboagye Didieye in an interview with Adom News on Thursday said that, close to 60% of teachers resort to alcoholism rather than focusing on their responsibilities in the classroom.
Mr. Didieye said said the teachers do not merit the amount and conditions of service they are demanding from the government because they use their salaries and allowances on alcohol.
He challenged the Teachers to convince the government why it should meet their demands after they have failed the country’s educational sector.
The MP said that research indicates that 48% of Junior High School graduates have consistently failed to enter Senior High School because the teachers have failed to to improve on their performance.
He linked this situation to the cancellation of the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in 2002/03 academic year in his constituency.
The teachers have however asked the Member of Parliament to render an unqualified apology to them or face their wrath.
The Circuit Supervisor at Donkorkrom, Moses Tangbe said Mr Didieye should have focused on dialoguing with them rather than using abusive words that have the potential of escalating issues.
Speaking to Adakabre Frimpong Manso on Adom Fm’s “Dwaso Nsem” on Friday, Mr. Tangbe explained that the teachers are demanding better salaries and enumerations because, according to him “the teachers’ profession involves risks and sacrifices”.
Moses Tangbe said the Members of Parliament who are demanding GHC 7000 allowances are those who rather spend their money on alcohol and womanizing.
“We all know that MPs waste state funds on ‘small girls’ and the ‘blue kiosks’ so what are they telling us?", he asked.
He said teachers should not be blamed for the low standards in the education sector because of the high number of students who have failed to enter the Senior High Schools and the Universities.
He blamed the students for failing to study and learning for the exams.
Story: Samuel Mantey/Adom News
Member of Parliament of Afram Plains North, Emmanuel Aboagye Didieye in an interview with Adom News on Thursday said that, close to 60% of teachers resort to alcoholism rather than focusing on their responsibilities in the classroom.
Mr. Didieye said said the teachers do not merit the amount and conditions of service they are demanding from the government because they use their salaries and allowances on alcohol.
He challenged the Teachers to convince the government why it should meet their demands after they have failed the country’s educational sector.
The MP said that research indicates that 48% of Junior High School graduates have consistently failed to enter Senior High School because the teachers have failed to to improve on their performance.
He linked this situation to the cancellation of the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in 2002/03 academic year in his constituency.
The teachers have however asked the Member of Parliament to render an unqualified apology to them or face their wrath.
The Circuit Supervisor at Donkorkrom, Moses Tangbe said Mr Didieye should have focused on dialoguing with them rather than using abusive words that have the potential of escalating issues.
Speaking to Adakabre Frimpong Manso on Adom Fm’s “Dwaso Nsem” on Friday, Mr. Tangbe explained that the teachers are demanding better salaries and enumerations because, according to him “the teachers’ profession involves risks and sacrifices”.
Moses Tangbe said the Members of Parliament who are demanding GHC 7000 allowances are those who rather spend their money on alcohol and womanizing.
“We all know that MPs waste state funds on ‘small girls’ and the ‘blue kiosks’ so what are they telling us?", he asked.
He said teachers should not be blamed for the low standards in the education sector because of the high number of students who have failed to enter the Senior High Schools and the Universities.
He blamed the students for failing to study and learning for the exams.
Story: Samuel Mantey/Adom News
Friday, March 18, 2011
TEACHERS USE THEIR SALARIES ON ALCOHOL-MP
The Member of Parliament of Afram Plains North Emmanuel Aboakye Didieye says the teachers do not merit the amount and service of condition demanded from the government because they use their salaries and allowances on alcohol.
He explains that about 60 per cent of the teachers resort to alcoholism rather than focusing on their responsibilities in the classroom.
He stress that Teachers have to convince the government why it should meet their demands after they have failed the country educational sector.
He says that research indicates that 48 percent of JHS students have consistently failed to enter the SHS because the teachers do fail to improve their performance.
Mr. Emmanuel Didieye says this situation led to the cancellation of the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in 2002/03 academic year.
However, the spokesperson of the agitating teachers in Koforidua Teacher Kwabena Kwakye disagrees with the MP.
According to him the Members of Parliament rather use their salary on alcohol and unprofitable ventures. He says this is the reason why the MPs are demanding more allowances.
Kwabena Kwakye stress that the teachers are the less appreciated and the country not considering the risks involved in the profession therefore teachers is due to what they are demanding.
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He explains that about 60 per cent of the teachers resort to alcoholism rather than focusing on their responsibilities in the classroom.
He stress that Teachers have to convince the government why it should meet their demands after they have failed the country educational sector.
He says that research indicates that 48 percent of JHS students have consistently failed to enter the SHS because the teachers do fail to improve their performance.
Mr. Emmanuel Didieye says this situation led to the cancellation of the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in 2002/03 academic year.
However, the spokesperson of the agitating teachers in Koforidua Teacher Kwabena Kwakye disagrees with the MP.
According to him the Members of Parliament rather use their salary on alcohol and unprofitable ventures. He says this is the reason why the MPs are demanding more allowances.
Kwabena Kwakye stress that the teachers are the less appreciated and the country not considering the risks involved in the profession therefore teachers is due to what they are demanding.
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EDITOR INSIST ON PUBLICATION AFTER BNI ARREST
The editor of the Daybreak newspaper, Prince Prah is standing by the story on the impending dismissal of the Chief of Defence Staff of the Ghana Armed Forces despite his arrest by the Bureau of National Investigation, B.N.I.
Mr. Prah says he believes his sources both within the armed forces and outside despite his arrest he will not be intimated.
The editor was speaking to Adom Dwaso Nsem this morning when he accused the defence minister of verbally attacking him over the publication.
He however acknowledged that though the president has the right as guaranteed in the constitution to hire and fire the CDS he believed the publication was in the interest of the public therefore the publication.
Prince Prah recalled previous stories on the Ghana Armed forces which were flatly denied by the military but were later confirmed by the changes which took place in the military.
The editor of the Daybreak Newspaper accused the BNI of abuse during the interrogation session. He said till date the BNI has failed to disclose the charges leveled against him.
Narrating how he was arrested by the BNI, Mr. Prah said he received a call from one from Isaac Mensah who said he had a story for him. He said the two agreed to meet at a spot at Teshie only to be arrested by some BNI officials.
He didn’t understand why the BNI officer intercepted his three mobile phones, refusing to allow him make an s.o.s call to relatives. He disclosed that he managed to send a text message to a colleague.
He said he has no regrets for publishing the story adding that he would do it again if he gets more information about the changes in the military. He disclosed that he has been writing on the military for almost 3years and appreciate the issues surrounding the service.
Asked about his background in journalism, Mr. Prah refused to answer such questions adding that he would not be drawn into his educational background and his relationship with some discharged officers of the Armed Forces.
Mr. Prah says he believes his sources both within the armed forces and outside despite his arrest he will not be intimated.
The editor was speaking to Adom Dwaso Nsem this morning when he accused the defence minister of verbally attacking him over the publication.
He however acknowledged that though the president has the right as guaranteed in the constitution to hire and fire the CDS he believed the publication was in the interest of the public therefore the publication.
Prince Prah recalled previous stories on the Ghana Armed forces which were flatly denied by the military but were later confirmed by the changes which took place in the military.
The editor of the Daybreak Newspaper accused the BNI of abuse during the interrogation session. He said till date the BNI has failed to disclose the charges leveled against him.
Narrating how he was arrested by the BNI, Mr. Prah said he received a call from one from Isaac Mensah who said he had a story for him. He said the two agreed to meet at a spot at Teshie only to be arrested by some BNI officials.
He didn’t understand why the BNI officer intercepted his three mobile phones, refusing to allow him make an s.o.s call to relatives. He disclosed that he managed to send a text message to a colleague.
He said he has no regrets for publishing the story adding that he would do it again if he gets more information about the changes in the military. He disclosed that he has been writing on the military for almost 3years and appreciate the issues surrounding the service.
Asked about his background in journalism, Mr. Prah refused to answer such questions adding that he would not be drawn into his educational background and his relationship with some discharged officers of the Armed Forces.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
TEACHERS DEFIED GES ULTIMATUM TO RETURN TO THE CLASSROOM
Protesting Teachers have decline to end their strike despite ultimatum given by the Ghana Education service (GES) to return to the classroom by Friday or face possible sanctions.
According to them, they are ready to face any possible sanctions by the Education service over discrepancies in their salaries following their migration onto the new pay policy, the Single Spine Salary Structure.
The teachers stress that their 9 day old protest will not cease because of the ‘threats’ by the education service. The agitating teachers recall that the erstwhile Kufour administration also threatens them in October 2007 promising them that their salaries will be reviewed but nothing happen to it.
They emphasized that until government take into consideration their risk and condition of service they will not go back to the classroom.
The teachers recommend that GES should use diplomacy rather threats and issuing ultimatum.
They warn that if the GES is not careful they situation would escalate.
According to them, they are ready to face any possible sanctions by the Education service over discrepancies in their salaries following their migration onto the new pay policy, the Single Spine Salary Structure.
The teachers stress that their 9 day old protest will not cease because of the ‘threats’ by the education service. The agitating teachers recall that the erstwhile Kufour administration also threatens them in October 2007 promising them that their salaries will be reviewed but nothing happen to it.
They emphasized that until government take into consideration their risk and condition of service they will not go back to the classroom.
The teachers recommend that GES should use diplomacy rather threats and issuing ultimatum.
They warn that if the GES is not careful they situation would escalate.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
GES GIVE TEACHERS ULTIMATUM TO RETURN TO THE CLASSROOM
The Ghana Education Service has given striking teachers up to Friday to halt their action and go back to the classroom.
The Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Education Service Charles Parker Allotey says failure to heed the directive would result in sanctions on the teachers.
Mr. Allotey explained that the GES, together with the two main teachers’ associations – National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) and Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) - have agreed that teachers return to the classrooms after various fruitful negotiations with the government.
Mr Allotey indicated that the service has called on teachers to immediately report to work, stressing that "we’ve given them up to Friday to report…”
He pointed out that the GES does not recognise the Coalition of Concerned Teachers and would therefore not have dealings with them.
Mr Allotey accused leaders of the group of having a hidden agenda to pursue and that the group did not expect government to resolve the impasse this early.
The Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Education Service Charles Parker Allotey says failure to heed the directive would result in sanctions on the teachers.
Mr. Allotey explained that the GES, together with the two main teachers’ associations – National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) and Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) - have agreed that teachers return to the classrooms after various fruitful negotiations with the government.
Mr Allotey indicated that the service has called on teachers to immediately report to work, stressing that "we’ve given them up to Friday to report…”
He pointed out that the GES does not recognise the Coalition of Concerned Teachers and would therefore not have dealings with them.
Mr Allotey accused leaders of the group of having a hidden agenda to pursue and that the group did not expect government to resolve the impasse this early.
OVER-BLOATING OF GOVERNMENT APPOINTMENT TO DISTRICT ASSEMBLIES BREEDS CONFUSION
Confusion erupted in Sekondi Takoradi after some district assembly members challenged government’s procedure of selecting appointees to the assembly.
Some of the protesting assembly members were whisked away by macho men, but it is not clear where the macho men came from or who sent them.
However sources say some agitating assembly members have been accusing the DCE of appointing more than 30% as required under the local government law.
The situation was the same in the Eastern Region, where some members in the assembly complained about government procedure in appointing district assembly members.
However, the Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Samuel Ofosu–Ampofo has denied that the government over-bloated the government’s appointments to the district assemblies to give the advantage to the government.
The minister also says gazetting the list of DA members is only a prerequisite to inauguration the Das when there are electoral disputes.
He says since there are no electoral disputes the inauguration of the district assemblies can go.
Some of the protesting assembly members were whisked away by macho men, but it is not clear where the macho men came from or who sent them.
However sources say some agitating assembly members have been accusing the DCE of appointing more than 30% as required under the local government law.
The situation was the same in the Eastern Region, where some members in the assembly complained about government procedure in appointing district assembly members.
However, the Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Samuel Ofosu–Ampofo has denied that the government over-bloated the government’s appointments to the district assemblies to give the advantage to the government.
The minister also says gazetting the list of DA members is only a prerequisite to inauguration the Das when there are electoral disputes.
He says since there are no electoral disputes the inauguration of the district assemblies can go.
GOVERNMENT DENY OVER-BLOATING DISTRICT ASSEMBLIES APPOINTEES
The Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Samuel Ofosu –Ampofo has denied that the government over-bloated the government’s appointee in the district assembly to give the advantage to the government.
He explains that gazating is when there are electoral disputes and court orders. He says since there was absence of any electoral disputes the inauguration of the district assemblies can go.
The Minister confirms that even though there may be discrepancies in some of the electoral areas, however the inauguration of the district assemblies can still go on.
Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo stress that the Ministry of Local Government has with directive from the EC has gazetted all the list of members in the district assemblies.
He assures stakeholders that nothing untoward would be done to derail the local government system.
The former Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Kwadwo Adjei-Darko says is unfortunate for government involvement in the alleged over bloating of the district assemblies appointees.
He explains that the before the Ministry set a date for the inauguration of the district assemblies, they should have cross checked with the electoral commission.
Kwadwo Adjei-Darko says the Ministry should therefore be held responsible for the incidents caused.
He explains that the Ministry of Local government can not confirm that they gazatted the district assemblies elections.
He explains that gazating is when there are electoral disputes and court orders. He says since there was absence of any electoral disputes the inauguration of the district assemblies can go.
The Minister confirms that even though there may be discrepancies in some of the electoral areas, however the inauguration of the district assemblies can still go on.
Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo stress that the Ministry of Local Government has with directive from the EC has gazetted all the list of members in the district assemblies.
He assures stakeholders that nothing untoward would be done to derail the local government system.
The former Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Kwadwo Adjei-Darko says is unfortunate for government involvement in the alleged over bloating of the district assemblies appointees.
He explains that the before the Ministry set a date for the inauguration of the district assemblies, they should have cross checked with the electoral commission.
Kwadwo Adjei-Darko says the Ministry should therefore be held responsible for the incidents caused.
He explains that the Ministry of Local government can not confirm that they gazatted the district assemblies elections.
Sunday, March 13, 2011
RAWLINGS 19 YEARS IS BETTER THAN MILLS 2 YEARS
One of the five aspirates contesting the NPP Parliamentary constituency candidacy in Tano North, Rapheal Opoku Agyapong Agyapong says the 19 years of Former President Rawlings tenure in office is even better than the 2 years of President Mills.
The 30 year old business man Rapheal Opoku Agyapong explains that former Kuffour laid a good foundation for next government to take the country to the ‘promise land’ but President Mills has failed to execute the foundations Kufour began.
Rapheal Agyapong says the Mills- led administration has no initiative for the nation therefore the people should vote him out of office in the 2012 elections.
He made those comments in an interview with Kwaku Abrampa when he submitted his nomination forms to contest the Tano North Constituency seat after Hon. Akobour Debrah declared his intension not to contest the seat.
In an interview with Kwaku Abrampa, the young Rapheal Opoku Agyapong outlined that he will like to expand the national Health insurance scheme to the various villages and communities in the community when his given the opportunity to Parliament.
He says even though he is young, he believes its time the youth of the country involves themselves in the running of the country’s legislative affairs.
Rapheal Agyapong maintains that the youth should be given the opportunity to pay a role in governance.
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The 30 year old business man Rapheal Opoku Agyapong explains that former Kuffour laid a good foundation for next government to take the country to the ‘promise land’ but President Mills has failed to execute the foundations Kufour began.
Rapheal Agyapong says the Mills- led administration has no initiative for the nation therefore the people should vote him out of office in the 2012 elections.
He made those comments in an interview with Kwaku Abrampa when he submitted his nomination forms to contest the Tano North Constituency seat after Hon. Akobour Debrah declared his intension not to contest the seat.
In an interview with Kwaku Abrampa, the young Rapheal Opoku Agyapong outlined that he will like to expand the national Health insurance scheme to the various villages and communities in the community when his given the opportunity to Parliament.
He says even though he is young, he believes its time the youth of the country involves themselves in the running of the country’s legislative affairs.
Rapheal Agyapong maintains that the youth should be given the opportunity to pay a role in governance.
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PUSAG APPLAUSE GOVERNMENT SWIFT RESPONSE TO TEACHERS
The National Executive Council of the Private University Students Association of Ghana ( PUSAG) have applause the government for the swift response to curtail the obvious to the pending BECE and WASSCE examinations by settling the abnormalities in the Teachers Single Spine.
The President of PUSAG, Jeremiah Salifu says the BECE and WASSCE will have been affected if the government did not solve the situation.
He later cautions the government not to allow such an unpleasant situation to occur in the near future since the mass agitation can destruct the attention of the government and the people.
Jeremiah Salifu later condemned police action against the teachers in their meeting at the GNAT hall.
He says the Police position is regrettable since it marled the wisdom with which the government approaches the situation.
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The President of PUSAG, Jeremiah Salifu says the BECE and WASSCE will have been affected if the government did not solve the situation.
He later cautions the government not to allow such an unpleasant situation to occur in the near future since the mass agitation can destruct the attention of the government and the people.
Jeremiah Salifu later condemned police action against the teachers in their meeting at the GNAT hall.
He says the Police position is regrettable since it marled the wisdom with which the government approaches the situation.
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HONOUR HEROES WHEN THEY ARE ALIVE
The Chief Executive Officer of the Tema Excellent Award Foundation, Kwesi Opoku has call on the nation to honour their heroes when they are alive and not when they are dead.
He explains that it is by this example that the next generation will cultivate the habit of discipline and hardwork.
Kwesi Opoku made this statement at the Second Edition of the Tema Excellent Award night.
About 30 individuals and corporate organization in Tema were awarded with citation as part of their contribution to the development of the Tema Metropolis.
He says the awards were given to people who were nominated by the people in and around the Metropolis but explains that foundation will set up a committee to select and nominate individuals and organizations in subsequent editions.
The awardees include Austin Gamey, Ablade Kumah of Black Stars fame, John Kudalor, Titus Glover, Danny’s Deco and Adom fm.
The CEO of Tema Awards Foundation Kwesi Opoku congratulated the award winners and urges them to continue with their hardwork.
In attendance were Tema Mantse Nii Adjei Kraku II, Kempes Ofosu Ware, Tema Regional Police Commander ACP Augustine Gyenin.
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He explains that it is by this example that the next generation will cultivate the habit of discipline and hardwork.
Kwesi Opoku made this statement at the Second Edition of the Tema Excellent Award night.
About 30 individuals and corporate organization in Tema were awarded with citation as part of their contribution to the development of the Tema Metropolis.
He says the awards were given to people who were nominated by the people in and around the Metropolis but explains that foundation will set up a committee to select and nominate individuals and organizations in subsequent editions.
The awardees include Austin Gamey, Ablade Kumah of Black Stars fame, John Kudalor, Titus Glover, Danny’s Deco and Adom fm.
The CEO of Tema Awards Foundation Kwesi Opoku congratulated the award winners and urges them to continue with their hardwork.
In attendance were Tema Mantse Nii Adjei Kraku II, Kempes Ofosu Ware, Tema Regional Police Commander ACP Augustine Gyenin.
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Friday, March 11, 2011
ODA NDC EXECUTIVES APPEALS TO PRESIDENT TO CHANGE THEIR MCE
THE executives and Party members of the NDC in Oda constituency are appealing to President Mills to immediately change the Municipal Chief Executive of Birim Central, Ophelia Koomson because of her bad behavior.
In a press conference today, the executives complained that the attitude of their MCE is nothing to write home about. This they say has bridge a cap between the executives, the community and the Municipal assembly.
The Oda NDC organiser Mohammed Nurudini Adam says they disappointed in the MCE for her poor performance in her 11 month tenure in office.
According to Mohammed Adam, Ophelia Koomson never consults them in crucial decision making which he says do not go down well with the executives of the party.
However, effort to reach Ophelia Koomson to react to the story proved futile as her phone was switched off.
In a press conference today, the executives complained that the attitude of their MCE is nothing to write home about. This they say has bridge a cap between the executives, the community and the Municipal assembly.
The Oda NDC organiser Mohammed Nurudini Adam says they disappointed in the MCE for her poor performance in her 11 month tenure in office.
According to Mohammed Adam, Ophelia Koomson never consults them in crucial decision making which he says do not go down well with the executives of the party.
However, effort to reach Ophelia Koomson to react to the story proved futile as her phone was switched off.
POLITICANS TEACHERS SPEAKS ON WHY THEY ABANDONED TEACHING
The Minister of Education, Betty Mould Iddrisu has emphasized the need for the nation to close the 60,000 teachers gab to ensure effective sustainability of the education sector.
It is in view of this that she has assured agitating teachers of the commitment of government to sure that their concerns are addressed.
Not even the estimated 7,000 teachers’ graduate from the various training colleges in the country is able to close the teacher-pupil gab as most of them divert to other professions after completion of school.
Some to the teacher have cited low remuneration as the reason for their action.
Adom News spoke to some of these teachers who have moved to other areas.
The Member of Parliament for Ahafo-Ano South, Stephen Balado Manu says he never abandoned the profession but rather the people urge him to opt for the Parliamentary seat after his 30 year dedication to the profession.
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THE Minister of State at the Presidency and the Member of Parliament of Amenfi-West in the Brong Ahafo region, John Gyetuah says he still admire the profession and will go back to it after serving the country.
It is in view of this that she has assured agitating teachers of the commitment of government to sure that their concerns are addressed.
Not even the estimated 7,000 teachers’ graduate from the various training colleges in the country is able to close the teacher-pupil gab as most of them divert to other professions after completion of school.
Some to the teacher have cited low remuneration as the reason for their action.
Adom News spoke to some of these teachers who have moved to other areas.
The Member of Parliament for Ahafo-Ano South, Stephen Balado Manu says he never abandoned the profession but rather the people urge him to opt for the Parliamentary seat after his 30 year dedication to the profession.
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THE Minister of State at the Presidency and the Member of Parliament of Amenfi-West in the Brong Ahafo region, John Gyetuah says he still admire the profession and will go back to it after serving the country.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
GNAT CALL FOR THE RESIGNATION OF EXECUTIVES
Members of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) have threatened to seek a court injunction to freeze the associations’ accounts. The decision stems from what the members say gross display and failure of their executives from seeking their interest instead of allowing their parochial interest to take manipulate their negotiations.
The members of GNAT say leadership of GNAT has failed so bad that their members have lost confidence in them and are calling on the executives to resign from their positions.
The teachers say that after several days of deliberations with government their leaders have failed to champion their course therefore their insistence to continue the strike until the issue is totally resolved.
The teachers have accused their leadership of distancing themselves from their action but rather flirting with government against the interest of the members.
The spokesperson of the Western Regional Branch of GNAT, Patrick Dzebu denied reports that they will return to the classroom soon adding that they have resolved to stay outside until the issue is addressed.
CUE IN: PATRICK DZEBU
However, in Kumasi the group calling itself the ‘Association of Elite Teachers’ have taken the position to return to the classroom based on what they described at laudable assurance from government.
Meanwhile it looks like this association has clashed with the teachers as GNAT members described the group as unknown.
One of the members of GNAT, Vicky Asantewaa spoke to Adom news to confirm their continuous protest.
The situation was not different in the Eastern Region as GNAT members were still at home.
One of the GNAT teachers Oduro Amankwah debark claims that some members were teaching in the classroom.
The members of GNAT say leadership of GNAT has failed so bad that their members have lost confidence in them and are calling on the executives to resign from their positions.
The teachers say that after several days of deliberations with government their leaders have failed to champion their course therefore their insistence to continue the strike until the issue is totally resolved.
The teachers have accused their leadership of distancing themselves from their action but rather flirting with government against the interest of the members.
The spokesperson of the Western Regional Branch of GNAT, Patrick Dzebu denied reports that they will return to the classroom soon adding that they have resolved to stay outside until the issue is addressed.
CUE IN: PATRICK DZEBU
However, in Kumasi the group calling itself the ‘Association of Elite Teachers’ have taken the position to return to the classroom based on what they described at laudable assurance from government.
Meanwhile it looks like this association has clashed with the teachers as GNAT members described the group as unknown.
One of the members of GNAT, Vicky Asantewaa spoke to Adom news to confirm their continuous protest.
The situation was not different in the Eastern Region as GNAT members were still at home.
One of the GNAT teachers Oduro Amankwah debark claims that some members were teaching in the classroom.
CENTRAL REGION NPP DETERMINE TO WIN ALL 19 SEATS
The central Regional NPP Executives in Assin Foso have indicated that they will win all the 19 seats in the region including the home of the President, Mfantsiman East.
According the Youth Organiser, Francis Adjeku Donkor the party will chose formidable leaders to contest in the Parliamentary elections in other to win all the 19 seats allocated to the region.
He attributed the loss of the seats in 2008 to the lack of proper and supervision of the primaries in the region.
Francis Donkor says the conduct of some parliamentary aspirates also contributed to the poor performance of the party in the 2008 elections.
Francis Donkor says they are going to put enough measures in place to win the elections starting with the election of marketable candidates in the April 23 primaries.
According the Youth Organiser, Francis Adjeku Donkor the party will chose formidable leaders to contest in the Parliamentary elections in other to win all the 19 seats allocated to the region.
He attributed the loss of the seats in 2008 to the lack of proper and supervision of the primaries in the region.
Francis Donkor says the conduct of some parliamentary aspirates also contributed to the poor performance of the party in the 2008 elections.
Francis Donkor says they are going to put enough measures in place to win the elections starting with the election of marketable candidates in the April 23 primaries.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Nana Konadu: Blame NPP for rise in teenage pregnancy
Former First Lady, President and Founder of the 31 December Women’s Movement, Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings says the erstwhile New Patriotic Party administration must be blamed for the high rate of teenage pregnancy cases in the country.
Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings accused the Kufour-led administration of cancelling sex education in the curricular of Basic and Junior High Schools which according to her was initiated by the previous NDC government.
Nana Konadu said the initiative of inculcating sex education in the curricular was to reduce teenage pregnancy but the NPP crossed-out subjects like Religious and Moral Education, which she says has caused the rise in teenage pregnancy cases being recorded in the country.
Speaking to Adakabre Frimpong Manso on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem on Tuesday, Mrs. Rawlings called on the Atta Mills government to as a matter of urgency re-introduce sex education in the syllabus to reduce immoral activities among the youth.
Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings' accusations come as women across the world celebrate the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day Tuesday, March 8.
She stated that “As we mark another year of International Women’s Day, the battle that moved women from lack of education, finance, health, and without any rights as human beings, to a position of enormous strides in the same areas should be maintained.
"Progress has been made since the struggle of women’s rights, emancipation and empowerment began a century ago. Many more women have education up to the tertiary level than ever in the history of women’s struggle, but it is still not enough since the levels of successes are minimal."
Nana Konadu explained that studies have shown that without women’s active involvement in national development programmes – from start to finish –we will not see any great improvement in our countries’ growth since there is a direct relationship and link between the empowerment of women and the development of a country, and indeed the world.
She encouraged women to take active part in politics, regardless of persuasion, where women are nominated in local government authorities, as chief executives, in parliament and even appointed as ministers and deputy ministers of state.
“The struggle is not over. Let us today, reflect on the 100 years: our achievements, our difficulties and our woes," she said.
Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings accused the Kufour-led administration of cancelling sex education in the curricular of Basic and Junior High Schools which according to her was initiated by the previous NDC government.
Nana Konadu said the initiative of inculcating sex education in the curricular was to reduce teenage pregnancy but the NPP crossed-out subjects like Religious and Moral Education, which she says has caused the rise in teenage pregnancy cases being recorded in the country.
Speaking to Adakabre Frimpong Manso on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem on Tuesday, Mrs. Rawlings called on the Atta Mills government to as a matter of urgency re-introduce sex education in the syllabus to reduce immoral activities among the youth.
Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings' accusations come as women across the world celebrate the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day Tuesday, March 8.
She stated that “As we mark another year of International Women’s Day, the battle that moved women from lack of education, finance, health, and without any rights as human beings, to a position of enormous strides in the same areas should be maintained.
"Progress has been made since the struggle of women’s rights, emancipation and empowerment began a century ago. Many more women have education up to the tertiary level than ever in the history of women’s struggle, but it is still not enough since the levels of successes are minimal."
Nana Konadu explained that studies have shown that without women’s active involvement in national development programmes – from start to finish –we will not see any great improvement in our countries’ growth since there is a direct relationship and link between the empowerment of women and the development of a country, and indeed the world.
She encouraged women to take active part in politics, regardless of persuasion, where women are nominated in local government authorities, as chief executives, in parliament and even appointed as ministers and deputy ministers of state.
“The struggle is not over. Let us today, reflect on the 100 years: our achievements, our difficulties and our woes," she said.
GOVERNMENT DENIES SPENDING OVER 200,000 US DOLLARS ON PRO NDC JOURNALISTS
The Minister of Information, John Akologu Tia has denied allegations that the government has so far spent about 200,000 US dollars on Pro- government journalists to promote its agenda.
A former Research Officer of the Information Services Department of the Ministry of Information has in a statement alleged that the government spends state funds on pro-government journalists and media houses.
According to Mr Paul Kaleku, Ghanaians have a right to know what our politicians do with public funds put in their trust saying that these funds cannot be used for personal and partisan agendas adding that such corrupt practices must stop.
Giving a breakdown of the statement he named newspapers like the Daily Post which he says receives 20,000 dollars a month; The Informer -15,000 dollars a month; The Enquirer-30,000 dollars a month; The Catalyst-12,000 dollars a month;
The Insight-20,000 dollars a month plus 3 Isuzu Pick-ups from the Tema Port; The Daily Dispatch-15,000 dollars and The Ghanaian Lens-20,000 Dollars a month.
He also named some prominent journalists including Mr Raymond Archer who he claimed had cleared One Ford Explorer vehicle and 1 Jaguar X 5 from the Tema Harbour and allocated 18,000 dollars a month; Mr. Michael Dokosi-18,000 Dollars plus One Toyota Avensis saloon; Mr Kwesi Pratt-15,000 US Dollars a month plus free daily petrol coupons for 2 years till October 2012; Ben Ephson-15,000 US dollars paid monthly plus free daily petrol coupons for 2 years; Mr Kobby Fiagbe-15,000 US Dollars a month and Mr Kojo Twum Boafo-20,000 US Dollars a month.
However, Mr Tia says the allegation is baseless and that the man has no evidence to back his allegations and has challenged anyone who thinks he or she has any evidence.
The information Minister stressed that the media and critics should pay more attention to developmental issues rather focusing on irrelevant and unfounded statements.
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A former Research Officer of the Information Services Department of the Ministry of Information has in a statement alleged that the government spends state funds on pro-government journalists and media houses.
According to Mr Paul Kaleku, Ghanaians have a right to know what our politicians do with public funds put in their trust saying that these funds cannot be used for personal and partisan agendas adding that such corrupt practices must stop.
Giving a breakdown of the statement he named newspapers like the Daily Post which he says receives 20,000 dollars a month; The Informer -15,000 dollars a month; The Enquirer-30,000 dollars a month; The Catalyst-12,000 dollars a month;
The Insight-20,000 dollars a month plus 3 Isuzu Pick-ups from the Tema Port; The Daily Dispatch-15,000 dollars and The Ghanaian Lens-20,000 Dollars a month.
He also named some prominent journalists including Mr Raymond Archer who he claimed had cleared One Ford Explorer vehicle and 1 Jaguar X 5 from the Tema Harbour and allocated 18,000 dollars a month; Mr. Michael Dokosi-18,000 Dollars plus One Toyota Avensis saloon; Mr Kwesi Pratt-15,000 US Dollars a month plus free daily petrol coupons for 2 years till October 2012; Ben Ephson-15,000 US dollars paid monthly plus free daily petrol coupons for 2 years; Mr Kobby Fiagbe-15,000 US Dollars a month and Mr Kojo Twum Boafo-20,000 US Dollars a month.
However, Mr Tia says the allegation is baseless and that the man has no evidence to back his allegations and has challenged anyone who thinks he or she has any evidence.
The information Minister stressed that the media and critics should pay more attention to developmental issues rather focusing on irrelevant and unfounded statements.
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Sunday, March 6, 2011
GA-DANGBE YOUTH ANGRY OVER EXCLUSION OF TRADITIONAL PRAYERS AT GHANA @54
The Vice President of the Ga-Dangbe Youth Association, Nii Maama Marquaye has express the youth unhappiness against the government for the deliberate exclusion of traditional prayers today at the Independent square to mark the 54th anniversary of the country.
He says Ghana is either a Christian or Islamic nation but a secular state hence it is not right for the organizers to exclude traditional prayers at such an important national event.
According to him, this is not the first time the NDC government have deliberated exclude traditional prayers in a national celebration.
He stress that countries like Japan, China and the Korean Republic have develop and progress because they have never gone out of their tradition.
He explains that the traditional rites are gradually been eliminated in the country’s history.
‘Everybody is not a Christian either is everybody a Muslim, some of us a strong traditionalist and hence our religious values have to be represented in state functions’, he emphasized.
He warned that if the government wants to eliminate them she should inform them so that they also eliminate themselves as part of Ghanaians, he stressed.
Nii Maama Marquaye explains that this is not the first time and this he says is not the best. He stress that it is a calculated event and he is surprise the President is been tangled into this issue.
He said the government have infringe on the freedom of express and association stipulated in the constitution.
He says Ghana is either a Christian or Islamic nation but a secular state hence it is not right for the organizers to exclude traditional prayers at such an important national event.
According to him, this is not the first time the NDC government have deliberated exclude traditional prayers in a national celebration.
He stress that countries like Japan, China and the Korean Republic have develop and progress because they have never gone out of their tradition.
He explains that the traditional rites are gradually been eliminated in the country’s history.
‘Everybody is not a Christian either is everybody a Muslim, some of us a strong traditionalist and hence our religious values have to be represented in state functions’, he emphasized.
He warned that if the government wants to eliminate them she should inform them so that they also eliminate themselves as part of Ghanaians, he stressed.
Nii Maama Marquaye explains that this is not the first time and this he says is not the best. He stress that it is a calculated event and he is surprise the President is been tangled into this issue.
He said the government have infringe on the freedom of express and association stipulated in the constitution.
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Why an arranged marriage 'is more likely to develop into lasting love' By Paul Bentley
They are seen by many as business deals that have little to do with love.
But arranged marriages are far more likely to lead to lasting affection than marriages of passion, experts claim.
According to research, those in arranged marriages – or who have had their partner chosen for them by a parent or matchmaker – tend to feel more in love as time grows, whereas those in regular marriages feel less in love over time.
And within ten years, the connection felt by those in arranged marriages is said to be around twice as strong.
Relationship experts claim this is because arranged matches are carefully considered, with thought going into whether potential partners’ families, interests and life goals are compatible.
This means they are more likely to commit for life – and to stick together through rocky patches.
Those who marry for love, on the other hand, tend to be blinded by passion and so overlook these crucial details.
When the going gets tough, they are more likely to view the situation simply as a natural end to their romantic dream – a way of fate telling them something is wrong with the relationship.
With soaring divorce rates and record numbers of single-parent households in the West, researchers suggest it is time to rethink the Western approach to love. Harvard academic Dr Robert Epstein has studied the subject of arranged marriages for eight years, looking at the approaches taken in cultural groups including Indian, Pakistani and Orthodox Jewish.
He has interviewed more than 100 couples in arranged marriages to assess their strength of feeling and studied his findings against more than 30 years of research into love in Western and arranged marriages.
His work suggests that feelings of love in love matches begin to fade by as much as a half in 18 months, whereas the love in the arranged marriages tends to grow gradually, surpassing the love in the unarranged marriages at about the five-year mark.
Ten years on, the affection felt by those in arranged marriages is typically twice as strong.
Dr Epstein believes this is because Westerners leave their love lives to chance, or fate, often confusing love with lust, whereas those in other cultures look for more than just passion.
He said: ‘The idea is we must not leave our love lives to chance. We plan our education, our careers and our finances but we’re still uncomfortable with the idea that we should plan our love lives. I do not advocate arranged marriages but I think a lot can be learned from them.
‘In arranged marriages, thought goes into the matching. In the West, physical attraction is important. But people must be able to distinguish lust from love. Strong physical attraction is very dangerous, it can be blinding.
‘In the West marriages are easy to get out of. But in arranged marriages, the commitment is very strong. They get married knowing they won’t leave, so when times are harder – if they face injury or trauma – they don’t run away. It brings them closer.’
Francine Kaye, relationship expert and author of The Divorce Doctor, added: ‘There is an awful lot to be said for arranged marriages. They are determined to make it work.
There is a downside to arranged marriages though – no matter how pragmatic you are in choosing a partner, there always needs to be chemistry.’
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1363176/Why-arranged-marriage-likely-develop-lasting-love.html#ixzz1FhVnhxY8
But arranged marriages are far more likely to lead to lasting affection than marriages of passion, experts claim.
According to research, those in arranged marriages – or who have had their partner chosen for them by a parent or matchmaker – tend to feel more in love as time grows, whereas those in regular marriages feel less in love over time.
And within ten years, the connection felt by those in arranged marriages is said to be around twice as strong.
Relationship experts claim this is because arranged matches are carefully considered, with thought going into whether potential partners’ families, interests and life goals are compatible.
This means they are more likely to commit for life – and to stick together through rocky patches.
Those who marry for love, on the other hand, tend to be blinded by passion and so overlook these crucial details.
When the going gets tough, they are more likely to view the situation simply as a natural end to their romantic dream – a way of fate telling them something is wrong with the relationship.
With soaring divorce rates and record numbers of single-parent households in the West, researchers suggest it is time to rethink the Western approach to love. Harvard academic Dr Robert Epstein has studied the subject of arranged marriages for eight years, looking at the approaches taken in cultural groups including Indian, Pakistani and Orthodox Jewish.
He has interviewed more than 100 couples in arranged marriages to assess their strength of feeling and studied his findings against more than 30 years of research into love in Western and arranged marriages.
His work suggests that feelings of love in love matches begin to fade by as much as a half in 18 months, whereas the love in the arranged marriages tends to grow gradually, surpassing the love in the unarranged marriages at about the five-year mark.
Ten years on, the affection felt by those in arranged marriages is typically twice as strong.
Dr Epstein believes this is because Westerners leave their love lives to chance, or fate, often confusing love with lust, whereas those in other cultures look for more than just passion.
He said: ‘The idea is we must not leave our love lives to chance. We plan our education, our careers and our finances but we’re still uncomfortable with the idea that we should plan our love lives. I do not advocate arranged marriages but I think a lot can be learned from them.
‘In arranged marriages, thought goes into the matching. In the West, physical attraction is important. But people must be able to distinguish lust from love. Strong physical attraction is very dangerous, it can be blinding.
‘In the West marriages are easy to get out of. But in arranged marriages, the commitment is very strong. They get married knowing they won’t leave, so when times are harder – if they face injury or trauma – they don’t run away. It brings them closer.’
Francine Kaye, relationship expert and author of The Divorce Doctor, added: ‘There is an awful lot to be said for arranged marriages. They are determined to make it work.
There is a downside to arranged marriages though – no matter how pragmatic you are in choosing a partner, there always needs to be chemistry.’
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1363176/Why-arranged-marriage-likely-develop-lasting-love.html#ixzz1FhVnhxY8
POLICE UNIFORM UNDER TIE AND DYE INFLUENCE
It has come to the notice that the Police Uniforms are dyed at least every three month. This is because the quantity of junior officers is of inferior quantity hence the Uniform always has been in the grips of Tie and Dye makers.
The Manager of one of the Tie and Dye Companies in Ashaiman, Mama Dzifah disclose that due to the bad quality of the uniform the Police dye their uniform every month in other to make their uniform brighten.
She explains that the Police bring their Uniforms in large quantities for her to add ‘colour’ to it.
According to Mama Dzifah they charge the Police GHC10 of every uniform they work on.
However, the Public Relation Officer of the Police Service, DSP Cephas Arthur says each person has a way of preserving the clothes which differs from each one.
He explains that the service periodically supplied with new Uniform so it will of need for any officer to dye their uniform.
He discloses that the Uniform Committee will come out with a new style of Uniform for the service in the next four weeks.
The Manager of one of the Tie and Dye Companies in Ashaiman, Mama Dzifah disclose that due to the bad quality of the uniform the Police dye their uniform every month in other to make their uniform brighten.
She explains that the Police bring their Uniforms in large quantities for her to add ‘colour’ to it.
According to Mama Dzifah they charge the Police GHC10 of every uniform they work on.
However, the Public Relation Officer of the Police Service, DSP Cephas Arthur says each person has a way of preserving the clothes which differs from each one.
He explains that the service periodically supplied with new Uniform so it will of need for any officer to dye their uniform.
He discloses that the Uniform Committee will come out with a new style of Uniform for the service in the next four weeks.
AUSTIN GAMEY BLAMES GES, NAGRAT AND GNAT OF TEACHERS PROTEST
Labour Consultant Austin Gamey has blamed the leadership of National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) and the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) for the rude behavior of teachers in protest of fairness in the Single Spine Salary Structure.
He explains that the agitation is due to the lack of communication from the leadership to the grassroots.
Austin Gamey says the Ghana Education Service, NAGRAT and GNAT were involved in the negotiations of their salaries but they failed to communicate the setbacks and details to their respective members.
He therefore urges teachers to call off their protest and hold their leaders accountable for lack of communication.
Meanwhile, the Member of Parliament for Assin North, Kennedy Agyapong rather blames politicians for the protest of the teachers.
He explains that politicians tend to play politics with the conditions of the teachers.
Mr. Agyapong also notes that the teachers deserve their plight as they are never satisfied with every government, but urged politicians to stop playing politics with teachers’ plight.
He explains that the agitation is due to the lack of communication from the leadership to the grassroots.
Austin Gamey says the Ghana Education Service, NAGRAT and GNAT were involved in the negotiations of their salaries but they failed to communicate the setbacks and details to their respective members.
He therefore urges teachers to call off their protest and hold their leaders accountable for lack of communication.
Meanwhile, the Member of Parliament for Assin North, Kennedy Agyapong rather blames politicians for the protest of the teachers.
He explains that politicians tend to play politics with the conditions of the teachers.
Mr. Agyapong also notes that the teachers deserve their plight as they are never satisfied with every government, but urged politicians to stop playing politics with teachers’ plight.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Second batch of Ghanaians return from Libya
The second batch of Ghanaians have arrived from Libya as government continues with measures to evacuate the about 15,000 Ghanaians in Libya.
A hundred and ten (110) returnees were expected but sources at the Aviation Social Centre where the returnees were undergoing some registration exercise told Adom News only 99 arrived. Some 55 had already arrived days ago.
Two of the returnees who spoke with Adom News said they struggled to get to the Egyptian border from where they were airlifted to Ghana.
They both noted that there are several Ghanaians still stranded at the Egyptians border and thousands virtually stuck in the Libyan capital, Tripoli.
“We came from Benghazi but those in Tripoli cannot even get out of the city,” they said.
They both said they were happy to have arrived home safely even though they could not bring much of any valuable belongings.
The returnees say it is still not safe for Ghanaians in Libya “so the government must act fast and bring them back home.”
There have been mass demonstrations against Libyan Leader Muammar Al-Gaddafi with Libyans calling for him to step down after 42 years in power.
Ghanaians and other nationals have suffered from the attacks from Libyans who have accused black Africans of being used as mercenaries against the Libyan people.
There are still thousands of Ghanaians waiting to be evacuated from the troubled North African country.
No Ghanaian has been reported dead in the political crisis yet.
A hundred and ten (110) returnees were expected but sources at the Aviation Social Centre where the returnees were undergoing some registration exercise told Adom News only 99 arrived. Some 55 had already arrived days ago.
Two of the returnees who spoke with Adom News said they struggled to get to the Egyptian border from where they were airlifted to Ghana.
They both noted that there are several Ghanaians still stranded at the Egyptians border and thousands virtually stuck in the Libyan capital, Tripoli.
“We came from Benghazi but those in Tripoli cannot even get out of the city,” they said.
They both said they were happy to have arrived home safely even though they could not bring much of any valuable belongings.
The returnees say it is still not safe for Ghanaians in Libya “so the government must act fast and bring them back home.”
There have been mass demonstrations against Libyan Leader Muammar Al-Gaddafi with Libyans calling for him to step down after 42 years in power.
Ghanaians and other nationals have suffered from the attacks from Libyans who have accused black Africans of being used as mercenaries against the Libyan people.
There are still thousands of Ghanaians waiting to be evacuated from the troubled North African country.
No Ghanaian has been reported dead in the political crisis yet.
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