The Tema Regional Commander of the Motor Traffic and Transport Unit (MTTU) has blamed the various diversions on the Accra-Tema motorway as a contributing factor to the increasing accidents on the road.
Superintendent Daniel Ansong-Dankyi says the purpose of the motorway was not to create diversions but to rather serve as a link road between Accra and Tema for businesses and other activities.
He made these statements on Dwaso Nsem on Adom FM Monday when he visited the motorway to ascertain the extent of damage after three tipper trucks collided earlier Monday morning.
The accident had worsened the already bad traffic situation on the motorway and Superintendent Ansong-Dankyi said he and his team were trying to manage the situation.
According to him, erection of structures (both legal and illegal) and diversions on the motorway have defeated the purpose for which the road was constructed because they have paved the way for bicycle riders and other unauthorized persons to use it.
He urged the Ghana Highways Authority to close or block all the diversions and halt the illegal developments on the Motorway to ease the heavy traffic that builds up sometimes and also prevent accidents.
Superintendent Ansong-Dankyi also cautioned drivers to obey all traffic regulations especially with the rainy season reaching its peak adding that they should drive at the right speed limit to prevent deaths and injuries on the way.
Source: Adomonline.com/Ghana
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Thursday, June 30, 2011
Peace returns to Ejisu-Juaben after chief orders 30 lashes on a French teacher
The Ejisuhene Nana Afranie Okese says peace has since return to the Ejisu-Juaben Municipality in the Ashanti Region night after Teachers at Besease boycotted classes in protest of what they say is maltreatment of their colleague.
Nana Afranie Okese stated that he met with the District director of education, regional Police commander and other stakeholders yesterday to address the issue.
Speaking to Adakabre Frimpong Manso on Dwaso Nsem programme on Tuesday, He stressed normal business activities have return to the area.
Earlier, teachers at Ejisu Besease L/A JHS in the Ashanti region were on a sit-down strike over what they say is unfair treatment meted out to a French teacher of the school.
The French teacher, Francis Kateh, was given 30 lashes on the back by the chief of Ejisu Besease, Nana Kwasi Akyeampong for allegedly smoking wee at a drinking spot where he (teacher) was drinking with three of his friends last Saturday.
His aggrieved colleagues say the assault is not only inhuman to the victim but it also denigrates the teaching profession.
The teachers indicated that though the Chief did not find wee on the teacher and his friends, he insisted that they had smoked the herbs.
But Nana Afranie Okese explained that has been a recent increase number of student smoking Indian hemp in the public. He noted he has personally seen some group of students smoking at backyard of the palace.
Commenting on how he is going to reduce the menace in the area, he stressed that many times the Police find it difficult to get the necessary evidence to arrest the criminals.
He therefore urged the people in the area to support the Police with information to assist them with enough evidence to arrest the criminals.
Nana Afranie Okese stated that he met with the District director of education, regional Police commander and other stakeholders yesterday to address the issue.
Speaking to Adakabre Frimpong Manso on Dwaso Nsem programme on Tuesday, He stressed normal business activities have return to the area.
Earlier, teachers at Ejisu Besease L/A JHS in the Ashanti region were on a sit-down strike over what they say is unfair treatment meted out to a French teacher of the school.
The French teacher, Francis Kateh, was given 30 lashes on the back by the chief of Ejisu Besease, Nana Kwasi Akyeampong for allegedly smoking wee at a drinking spot where he (teacher) was drinking with three of his friends last Saturday.
His aggrieved colleagues say the assault is not only inhuman to the victim but it also denigrates the teaching profession.
The teachers indicated that though the Chief did not find wee on the teacher and his friends, he insisted that they had smoked the herbs.
But Nana Afranie Okese explained that has been a recent increase number of student smoking Indian hemp in the public. He noted he has personally seen some group of students smoking at backyard of the palace.
Commenting on how he is going to reduce the menace in the area, he stressed that many times the Police find it difficult to get the necessary evidence to arrest the criminals.
He therefore urged the people in the area to support the Police with information to assist them with enough evidence to arrest the criminals.
ERNEST CHEMISTS BOSS URGES YOUTH NOT TO RUSH FOR SUCCESS
The Chief Executive Officer of Ernest Chemists, Ernest Bediako has urged the youth not to be in a rush to be successful.
According to him, the youth do not exercise enough patience for God’s appointed time but rather indulge in criminal activities that hinder their development.
He stated that the youth must stay disciplined and committed in order to achieve success.
Ernest Bediako made these statements at the launch of a new pain relief medicine Panadol Opti-Zorb on the market.
The drug will be manufactured here in Ghana as Ernest Chemists has secured the rights from GlaxoSmithKline.
The Multi-international entrepreneur explains that the youth of today lacks patience, focus and tolerance for each other.
The Minister of Trade and Industry, Ms Hannah Tetteh congratulated the Ghanaian entrepreneurs who have been able to achieve international heights.
She stated that the government has created the necessary platform for local and international investors to help boost the economy.
According to him, the youth do not exercise enough patience for God’s appointed time but rather indulge in criminal activities that hinder their development.
He stated that the youth must stay disciplined and committed in order to achieve success.
Ernest Bediako made these statements at the launch of a new pain relief medicine Panadol Opti-Zorb on the market.
The drug will be manufactured here in Ghana as Ernest Chemists has secured the rights from GlaxoSmithKline.
The Multi-international entrepreneur explains that the youth of today lacks patience, focus and tolerance for each other.
The Minister of Trade and Industry, Ms Hannah Tetteh congratulated the Ghanaian entrepreneurs who have been able to achieve international heights.
She stated that the government has created the necessary platform for local and international investors to help boost the economy.
NACOB deserves autonomy to be more effective – Ex-National Security boss
A former National Security Coordinator, Mr. K.B. Quantson, has supported the Narcotics Control Board’s (NACOB) demand to be granted autonomy. NACOB is presently part of the Interior Ministry. According to Mr. Quantson, NACOB would work more effectively and efficiently if government grants them autonomy since they do not seem to be doing much now to fight the increasing drugs menace. NACOB has submitted a draft law to the Attorney General’s Department seeking autonomy from the Interior Ministry.
The head of Communications at the Board, Francis Opoku Amoah, who spoke on PM Express on Multi TV, disclosed that NACOB was facing a lot of challenges, most of them financial and logistical, in its fight against the trafficking and use of drugs. He attributed the financial constraints to the inability of NACOB to generate funds internally adding if they are granted autonomy, they would be given their own budgetary allocation which will give them a lot of resources to work with. He added that the Board also wanted to be clothed with powers to confiscate assets of drug dealers and the right to carry arms. “I believe that if that law is approved it’s going to give us the power to carry arms because we know that in certain parts of Africa, in Nigeria and other places, the Narcotics Control over there, they are armed and therefore we’re hoping that when it is passed all these things will help us make sure that the fight on the drug menace is upped.” And Mr. Quantson has expressed his whole-hearted support for the proposals.
Speaking on Dwaso Nsem on Adom FM on Wednesday, the security capo said because of its limited resources, the Board is not able to sometimes pursue cases to its conclusion, giving room for guilty people to go scot free. He also advocated that the Board be empowered to prosecute its own cases to help prevent manipulation of the system and ensure that drug traffickers are not let off.
Mr. Quantson said the judicial system had been corrupted from the bottom resulting in delays in judgement adding there had been instances where the judiciary had been manipulated to free drug barons while some judges, out of greed, collect bribes and allow guilty people to go free. He claimed that he had personally witnessed a case where the culprit should have been imprisoned for five years but was only fined and freed by the judge. Mr. K.B. Quantson stressed that the drug menace has a direct negative effect on the economy therefore the government should make sure it does it possible best to clamp down the menace one of them being granting NACOB autonomy to make them more effective. Politics and Cocaine Mr. Quantson also shared his views on the brouhaha surrounding recent comments by the NACOB boss, Yaw Akrasi Sarpong that some politicians intended to use drug money to fund campaigns for the 2012 elections. He stated that lack of effective monitoring mechanisms into the funding of political parties has created the room for suspicion while the amount of money political parties spend on campaigning raises question marks about their sources of funding. He conceded that even though investors and businessmen may sponsor the parties, the lavish scale on which they run their campaign leaves much to be desired adding that he suspects that some of the funds must be coming from ‘under the bag’.
Mr. Quantson called for some mechanisms to monitor elections expenditure of political parties while a ceiling should be placed on the expenditure of political parties so that when they exceed it, they can be open to auditing and investigations and that will also ensure that the country’s democracy is not undermined by criminals and drug barons. The security expert said any government that wants to really clamp down on the drugs trade and use must have a strong political will to put in place the right legislative instruments to check it.
Mr. Quantson also urged all hands to be on deck to help win the war against narcotics since it was not only the problem of government or the security agencies. He suggested that citizen education must be increased so people can appreciate the enormity of the situation and the role they have to play in bringing it down. He also urged the media to assist in the fight against drugs by exposing traffickers and asking the pertinent questions that would bring results.
The head of Communications at the Board, Francis Opoku Amoah, who spoke on PM Express on Multi TV, disclosed that NACOB was facing a lot of challenges, most of them financial and logistical, in its fight against the trafficking and use of drugs. He attributed the financial constraints to the inability of NACOB to generate funds internally adding if they are granted autonomy, they would be given their own budgetary allocation which will give them a lot of resources to work with. He added that the Board also wanted to be clothed with powers to confiscate assets of drug dealers and the right to carry arms. “I believe that if that law is approved it’s going to give us the power to carry arms because we know that in certain parts of Africa, in Nigeria and other places, the Narcotics Control over there, they are armed and therefore we’re hoping that when it is passed all these things will help us make sure that the fight on the drug menace is upped.” And Mr. Quantson has expressed his whole-hearted support for the proposals.
Speaking on Dwaso Nsem on Adom FM on Wednesday, the security capo said because of its limited resources, the Board is not able to sometimes pursue cases to its conclusion, giving room for guilty people to go scot free. He also advocated that the Board be empowered to prosecute its own cases to help prevent manipulation of the system and ensure that drug traffickers are not let off.
Mr. Quantson said the judicial system had been corrupted from the bottom resulting in delays in judgement adding there had been instances where the judiciary had been manipulated to free drug barons while some judges, out of greed, collect bribes and allow guilty people to go free. He claimed that he had personally witnessed a case where the culprit should have been imprisoned for five years but was only fined and freed by the judge. Mr. K.B. Quantson stressed that the drug menace has a direct negative effect on the economy therefore the government should make sure it does it possible best to clamp down the menace one of them being granting NACOB autonomy to make them more effective. Politics and Cocaine Mr. Quantson also shared his views on the brouhaha surrounding recent comments by the NACOB boss, Yaw Akrasi Sarpong that some politicians intended to use drug money to fund campaigns for the 2012 elections. He stated that lack of effective monitoring mechanisms into the funding of political parties has created the room for suspicion while the amount of money political parties spend on campaigning raises question marks about their sources of funding. He conceded that even though investors and businessmen may sponsor the parties, the lavish scale on which they run their campaign leaves much to be desired adding that he suspects that some of the funds must be coming from ‘under the bag’.
Mr. Quantson called for some mechanisms to monitor elections expenditure of political parties while a ceiling should be placed on the expenditure of political parties so that when they exceed it, they can be open to auditing and investigations and that will also ensure that the country’s democracy is not undermined by criminals and drug barons. The security expert said any government that wants to really clamp down on the drugs trade and use must have a strong political will to put in place the right legislative instruments to check it.
Mr. Quantson also urged all hands to be on deck to help win the war against narcotics since it was not only the problem of government or the security agencies. He suggested that citizen education must be increased so people can appreciate the enormity of the situation and the role they have to play in bringing it down. He also urged the media to assist in the fight against drugs by exposing traffickers and asking the pertinent questions that would bring results.
GIMPA Rector blames government for low standard in education
The Rector of the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) Prof. Yaw Agyemang Badu has blamed government for doing less in improving the standard of education in the country.
He said teachers previously accepted posting to the hinterlands but now due to lack of government interest to improve the system, teachers are not ready to accept posting to rural areas.
According to him, it’s about time the government strategizes to improve the sector to meet the growing population.
Professor Yaw Badu was speaking to Adakabre Frimpong Manso on Dwaso Nsem programme to mark the 50th anniversary of the institute.
He called on institutions to upgrade their knowledge and skills so that they can abreast with modern trends of education.
Professor Badu stressed that every child has the right to go to school and have a better and quality education.
He said Ghana’s education sector began with countries like Singapore, Korea and Malaysia but now those countries have improved their education system.
He made this remark at the 50 anniversary of the Institute in Accra.
Prof Badu explained that government needs to invest more funds to the sector because the increasing number of children in the country. Budget for the educational sector needs to be doubled so that all school children can benefit from it.
GIMPA law school
The Dean of Law School at GIMPA, Prof Kwame Frimpong announced that the institution has just begun enrolment in legal studies. He said the decision to establish the faculty is a response to the numerous calls by stakeholders to establish it. He said 72 people were shortlisted for the programme but only 28 reported for the commencement of the new law faculty. The law school curriculum is in line with the certified law faculty.
Prof Frimpong explains that the institute will begin a modular programme which will enable those living outside Accra to enroll in the school for the three year law school.
He said they will start a paralegal training for those who might not train as a legal person but someone who will have an insight on the law for their firms.
He said teachers previously accepted posting to the hinterlands but now due to lack of government interest to improve the system, teachers are not ready to accept posting to rural areas.
According to him, it’s about time the government strategizes to improve the sector to meet the growing population.
Professor Yaw Badu was speaking to Adakabre Frimpong Manso on Dwaso Nsem programme to mark the 50th anniversary of the institute.
He called on institutions to upgrade their knowledge and skills so that they can abreast with modern trends of education.
Professor Badu stressed that every child has the right to go to school and have a better and quality education.
He said Ghana’s education sector began with countries like Singapore, Korea and Malaysia but now those countries have improved their education system.
He made this remark at the 50 anniversary of the Institute in Accra.
Prof Badu explained that government needs to invest more funds to the sector because the increasing number of children in the country. Budget for the educational sector needs to be doubled so that all school children can benefit from it.
GIMPA law school
The Dean of Law School at GIMPA, Prof Kwame Frimpong announced that the institution has just begun enrolment in legal studies. He said the decision to establish the faculty is a response to the numerous calls by stakeholders to establish it. He said 72 people were shortlisted for the programme but only 28 reported for the commencement of the new law faculty. The law school curriculum is in line with the certified law faculty.
Prof Frimpong explains that the institute will begin a modular programme which will enable those living outside Accra to enroll in the school for the three year law school.
He said they will start a paralegal training for those who might not train as a legal person but someone who will have an insight on the law for their firms.
OLA TRAINING COLLEGE PROTEST OVER UNPAID ALLOWANCE
Students of Ola training college of Education in Cape coast have threatened to boycott their upcoming exams on Monday as a result of the refusal of the school authorities to pay outstanding allowance.
The agitating students accused the school authorities of holding on the monies though they have received it from central government.
They say they can no longer bear the situation which has made life unbearable at the school.
The students singled out the Principal of the school as the main person behind the non-payment of the allowance.
However, the Vice Principal of the Ola College of Education in charge of Academics, Chris Addae says the government settle allowances base on the abbreviation of schools.
He explains that since the school name start with the letter ‘O’ it will take some time for the allowances to be paid.
Chris Addae assures the students that by the close of July they will receive their allowances.
The agitating students accused the school authorities of holding on the monies though they have received it from central government.
They say they can no longer bear the situation which has made life unbearable at the school.
The students singled out the Principal of the school as the main person behind the non-payment of the allowance.
However, the Vice Principal of the Ola College of Education in charge of Academics, Chris Addae says the government settle allowances base on the abbreviation of schools.
He explains that since the school name start with the letter ‘O’ it will take some time for the allowances to be paid.
Chris Addae assures the students that by the close of July they will receive their allowances.
Sunday, June 26, 2011
CATHOLIC CLERGY CAUTIONS GOVERNMENT AGAINST LEGALIZATION OF HOMOSEXUALITY
The Head Pastor of Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church in Twifo Praso, Rev Father Emmanuel Mintah has caution the government not to legalise the practice of homosexuality in the country.
He explains that just as some countries were forced by Human right activists to legalise it, legislators should not legalise homosexuality in Ghana.
Rev Father Emmanuel Mintah stated that the wrath of the lord will fall against the nation if the government tries to consider the rights of homosexuals.
According to him, the Lord will curse the nation if the government takes steps to legalise same-sex marriage.
Rev Father Emmanuel Mintah noted that those practicing homosexuality should not only be legally prosecuted but rather the country should also pray for them so that they turn their mind off from it.
Speaking to our reporter Nana Adjei Obrempong of Arise Fm, he stress that every Ghanaian has a role to play in helping those who are practicing gayism to repent from it.
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He explains that just as some countries were forced by Human right activists to legalise it, legislators should not legalise homosexuality in Ghana.
Rev Father Emmanuel Mintah stated that the wrath of the lord will fall against the nation if the government tries to consider the rights of homosexuals.
According to him, the Lord will curse the nation if the government takes steps to legalise same-sex marriage.
Rev Father Emmanuel Mintah noted that those practicing homosexuality should not only be legally prosecuted but rather the country should also pray for them so that they turn their mind off from it.
Speaking to our reporter Nana Adjei Obrempong of Arise Fm, he stress that every Ghanaian has a role to play in helping those who are practicing gayism to repent from it.
END.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
GOVERNMENT MUST PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION TO AGRIC-DR AFRIYE AKOTO
The Member of Parliament for Kwadaso, Dr Afriye Akoto has reminded government to pay special attention to agriculture for the eradication of poverty in the country.
He blamed the government from shifting its attention from agricultural sector to the services hence the decline in investors in the agricultural sector.
Dr Afriye Akoto made these statements in an interview with Adakabre Frimpong Manso on Dwaso Nsem today.
The member of the Parliamentary select on Agriculture said the government has to increase the budget for agriculture so that the sector can country can rapidly develop.
Dr. Akoto urge government to increase the budget allocated for agric sector to encourage farmers to do more for the economy of the country.
Reacting to the story, the Deputy Minister of Agric, Yaw Effah Berfe said government has place major policies to boost agriculture and to eradicate poverty.
He disclosed that the government has subsidized farming fertilizers to assist farmers. So far the government has ordered about 1500 tractors to famers in the first quarter of 2012.
He stated that the government is on course to include technology in the sector by providing technological equipment to farmers.
He explained that without the necessary farming technology the lives of farmers cannot be improved. Mr Yaw Effah Berfe explained that the government is ready to empower local farmers to be much more competitive on the international market.
He congratulated former President Kufour for receiving the 2011 world food prize award. He confessed that President Kufour put a lot of measures and policies in place to boost the agricultural sector and that the ministry will continue to pursue those programmes.
He blamed the government from shifting its attention from agricultural sector to the services hence the decline in investors in the agricultural sector.
Dr Afriye Akoto made these statements in an interview with Adakabre Frimpong Manso on Dwaso Nsem today.
The member of the Parliamentary select on Agriculture said the government has to increase the budget for agriculture so that the sector can country can rapidly develop.
Dr. Akoto urge government to increase the budget allocated for agric sector to encourage farmers to do more for the economy of the country.
Reacting to the story, the Deputy Minister of Agric, Yaw Effah Berfe said government has place major policies to boost agriculture and to eradicate poverty.
He disclosed that the government has subsidized farming fertilizers to assist farmers. So far the government has ordered about 1500 tractors to famers in the first quarter of 2012.
He stated that the government is on course to include technology in the sector by providing technological equipment to farmers.
He explained that without the necessary farming technology the lives of farmers cannot be improved. Mr Yaw Effah Berfe explained that the government is ready to empower local farmers to be much more competitive on the international market.
He congratulated former President Kufour for receiving the 2011 world food prize award. He confessed that President Kufour put a lot of measures and policies in place to boost the agricultural sector and that the ministry will continue to pursue those programmes.
SECURITY AGENCIES MUST ARREST FAMILY HEADS WHO ABUSE RIGHTS OF WIDOWS
Human Right Activist, Nana Oye Lithur has urged security agencies to deal with people who flout the PNDC law 111 to abuse the rights of widows.
She repeated the need for the state to protect women especially widows against intimidation and abuse from family members who normally take advantage of the death of the spouse to deprive the grieving widow of her inheritance.
Nana Oye Lithur identified lack of enforcement as the reason behind the increase in the cases of human rights abuse of widows.
Nana Oye was speaking in connection with the commemoration of the World Widows day which falls today.
CUE IN: OYE ON WIDOWS
The UN Secretary-General, Mr Ban Ki-Moon in his statement to mark the Day, said this is the first time the U.N is celebrating the day. He called for support for these women most of whom have lost their partners through very traumatic circumstances.
Mr Ban said of the approximately 245 million widows in the world, more than 115 million live in extreme poverty. In countries embroiled in conflicts, women are often widowed young and must bear the heavy burden of caring for their children amid fighting and displacement with no help or support.
Some of these widows are teenagers – or even younger. The death of their husbands can leave a terrible legacy these widows must endure throughout their remaining years.
Mr Ban said all widows should be protected by the rights enshrined in the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women and other international human rights treaties.
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She repeated the need for the state to protect women especially widows against intimidation and abuse from family members who normally take advantage of the death of the spouse to deprive the grieving widow of her inheritance.
Nana Oye Lithur identified lack of enforcement as the reason behind the increase in the cases of human rights abuse of widows.
Nana Oye was speaking in connection with the commemoration of the World Widows day which falls today.
CUE IN: OYE ON WIDOWS
The UN Secretary-General, Mr Ban Ki-Moon in his statement to mark the Day, said this is the first time the U.N is celebrating the day. He called for support for these women most of whom have lost their partners through very traumatic circumstances.
Mr Ban said of the approximately 245 million widows in the world, more than 115 million live in extreme poverty. In countries embroiled in conflicts, women are often widowed young and must bear the heavy burden of caring for their children amid fighting and displacement with no help or support.
Some of these widows are teenagers – or even younger. The death of their husbands can leave a terrible legacy these widows must endure throughout their remaining years.
Mr Ban said all widows should be protected by the rights enshrined in the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women and other international human rights treaties.
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WORLD BANK CONDITIONALITY DOES NOT HALT PROJECTS
The World Bank Director for Poverty Reduction and Economic Management in African Region, Marcelo Giugale says World Bank conditionalities on loans do not prevent governments from embarking their various projects.
He explains that conditionality on loans does not strictly work to force projects on government because the borrower (government) might be faced with other challenges after they received the loan which they might be tempted to redirect the funds to.
Mr. Marcelo Giugale noted that the idea of World Bank conditionality is almost a colonist idea which cannot be enforced in the new era of development.
The African Director in Charge of Poverty Reduction and Economic Management made these statements in a video conference from Washington when he interacted with some selected journalists in Accra.
He said the World Bank goal has been shifted from development to the reduction of poverty to boost development.
He explained that if the world is able to reduce poverty then it will be able to facilitate development.
Commenting on how the World Bank monitor funds given to developing countries, Mr. Marcelo Giugale reiterated that the World Bank has a public expenditure review council that monitors the use of funds to governments.
Mr. Giugale pointed out that the council work hand –in- hand with various governments to ensure that the loan budgeted for the specific projects are duly on course and accounted for.
But he added that the public can complain about the misuse of funds if they suspect misappropriation of funds. Mr Giugale stated that if the public can reach the World Bank to complain about any misappropriation of projects in their regional offices.
He added that a panel of independent council will be formed to investigate the issue.
Mr Marcelo Giugale stressed that the goals of the World Bank for developing countries is to achieve sustainable employment in the next five years. He stated that when people are gainfully employed it will help reduce unemployment and poverty in the sub-region.
Secondly, he said the World Bank is focus to help deepen good governance in all the 135 countries with an exception of North Korea and Cuba who are not members of the United Nations.
Story: Samuel Mantey/Adomonline.com/Ghana
He explains that conditionality on loans does not strictly work to force projects on government because the borrower (government) might be faced with other challenges after they received the loan which they might be tempted to redirect the funds to.
Mr. Marcelo Giugale noted that the idea of World Bank conditionality is almost a colonist idea which cannot be enforced in the new era of development.
The African Director in Charge of Poverty Reduction and Economic Management made these statements in a video conference from Washington when he interacted with some selected journalists in Accra.
He said the World Bank goal has been shifted from development to the reduction of poverty to boost development.
He explained that if the world is able to reduce poverty then it will be able to facilitate development.
Commenting on how the World Bank monitor funds given to developing countries, Mr. Marcelo Giugale reiterated that the World Bank has a public expenditure review council that monitors the use of funds to governments.
Mr. Giugale pointed out that the council work hand –in- hand with various governments to ensure that the loan budgeted for the specific projects are duly on course and accounted for.
But he added that the public can complain about the misuse of funds if they suspect misappropriation of funds. Mr Giugale stated that if the public can reach the World Bank to complain about any misappropriation of projects in their regional offices.
He added that a panel of independent council will be formed to investigate the issue.
Mr Marcelo Giugale stressed that the goals of the World Bank for developing countries is to achieve sustainable employment in the next five years. He stated that when people are gainfully employed it will help reduce unemployment and poverty in the sub-region.
Secondly, he said the World Bank is focus to help deepen good governance in all the 135 countries with an exception of North Korea and Cuba who are not members of the United Nations.
Story: Samuel Mantey/Adomonline.com/Ghana
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
YOUNG COUPLE ARRESTED FOR 'HAVING SEX ON THE BEACH IN FULL VIEW OF 50 PEOPLE AT RESTAURANT'
A young couple was arrested after allegedly having sex on the beach in Treasure Island, Florida, in front of 50 people - including children.
Erica Huerta, a blonde 21-year-old, and Steven Douglas, 22, were each charged with one count of lewd and lascivious exhibition after spending half-an-hour engaged in various sexual acts, just 100 feet from the restaurant.
According to police there were also at least five children playing in the sand nearby.
The incident took place at around 7.30pm and according to the affidavit both Huerta and Douglas had been drinking heavily.
Douglas was released the next afternoon after posting a $10,000 bond.
Huerta remains in custody in lieu of $2,500 bail.
Erica Huerta, a blonde 21-year-old, and Steven Douglas, 22, were each charged with one count of lewd and lascivious exhibition after spending half-an-hour engaged in various sexual acts, just 100 feet from the restaurant.
According to police there were also at least five children playing in the sand nearby.
The incident took place at around 7.30pm and according to the affidavit both Huerta and Douglas had been drinking heavily.
Douglas was released the next afternoon after posting a $10,000 bond.
Huerta remains in custody in lieu of $2,500 bail.
UNCONTROLLED POPULATION GROWTH BEHIND HIGH POVERTY LEVEL-PRESIDENT KUFOUR
Former President John Kufour has hinted that the high population growth coupled with the low productivity could be reason behind the recent 30 per cent of poverty level in the country.
He explains that in as much as the country invest in agricultural development, if the population growth do not tally with the agricultural productivity the country will still have high poverty indicators.
The 2011 World Food Prize award winner in an interview with Adakabre Frimpong Manso urge the government to take the issue of Planned Parenthood seriously.
Former President Kufour pointed out that the government should continue with the good poverty eradication policies that began in previous governments.
He explains that in as much as the country invest in agricultural development, if the population growth do not tally with the agricultural productivity the country will still have high poverty indicators.
The 2011 World Food Prize award winner in an interview with Adakabre Frimpong Manso urge the government to take the issue of Planned Parenthood seriously.
Former President Kufour pointed out that the government should continue with the good poverty eradication policies that began in previous governments.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
5 UGLIEST SPORTS GAMES
I tuned on my television everyday to see a new type of sports been played. To my amazement, all these so-called sports have their stadia full to capacity. Sometimes I wonder if the organizers do not charge gate proceeds at every event. Well, to cut the long story short, I have listed my ugliest sports.
1. American Football
The American corrupted idea of British Football. My colleagues referred to it as ‘the Animal game’. The American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. It sounds so easy but the on the field of play, its looks nasty. All I can see is mature men misbehaving on the field in search of a ball. The American football happens to the only game where players wore protective materials to prevent injuries.
2. Baseball
Baseball, expert term is as Bat- and -Ball game. But I call it the hit-and-run game. Scores are generated with the number of runs you take. This ugly game cannot be played in the bedroom because one must need some kind of protective guard.
3. Boxing
The so-call noble acts of protection-can ruin your live forever…trust me. If you doubt it ask the legendary Mohammed Ali. If it's wrong to allow two animals to tear into each other for people's amusement, it surely is equally contemptible to expect humans to pummel each other as well-Ishan Tharoor.
Why should you punch the face of your colleague just to score points? This is one of the few sports organizers can’t arrange for a ‘friendly’.
4. Bullfighting
The bloody sport is referred to as spectacle and a fine art. The bulls matadors are sometimes get kill to the amazement of the crowd. Since the dawn of civilization, human beings have entertained themselves by making animals fight. The fact that people still like to pit dogs and cocks against each other is proof of man's sadistic streak.- Ishan Tharoor.
5. Wrestling
The less you talk about it the better. Professional Wrestling refers in practice to "sports entertainment", where matches are 'worked' to an arranged outcome, as a result of staged combat. My mom cannot stand with the look at these professional wrestlers. No wonder they caution the people not practice what they see on the screen.
Story: Samuel Mantey/Adomonline.com/Ghana
1. American Football
The American corrupted idea of British Football. My colleagues referred to it as ‘the Animal game’. The American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. It sounds so easy but the on the field of play, its looks nasty. All I can see is mature men misbehaving on the field in search of a ball. The American football happens to the only game where players wore protective materials to prevent injuries.
2. Baseball
Baseball, expert term is as Bat- and -Ball game. But I call it the hit-and-run game. Scores are generated with the number of runs you take. This ugly game cannot be played in the bedroom because one must need some kind of protective guard.
3. Boxing
The so-call noble acts of protection-can ruin your live forever…trust me. If you doubt it ask the legendary Mohammed Ali. If it's wrong to allow two animals to tear into each other for people's amusement, it surely is equally contemptible to expect humans to pummel each other as well-Ishan Tharoor.
Why should you punch the face of your colleague just to score points? This is one of the few sports organizers can’t arrange for a ‘friendly’.
4. Bullfighting
The bloody sport is referred to as spectacle and a fine art. The bulls matadors are sometimes get kill to the amazement of the crowd. Since the dawn of civilization, human beings have entertained themselves by making animals fight. The fact that people still like to pit dogs and cocks against each other is proof of man's sadistic streak.- Ishan Tharoor.
5. Wrestling
The less you talk about it the better. Professional Wrestling refers in practice to "sports entertainment", where matches are 'worked' to an arranged outcome, as a result of staged combat. My mom cannot stand with the look at these professional wrestlers. No wonder they caution the people not practice what they see on the screen.
Story: Samuel Mantey/Adomonline.com/Ghana
Ghana lacks visionary direction - Economist
An Economist at the Economics Department of the University of Ghana, Dr. Baah Boateng, has stated that the country lacks visionary direction especially in the area of policies which has resulted in the increasing cases of poverty today.
Dr Boateng says poverty levels in Ghana will continue to rise if the government does not put the necessary measures in place to deal with the issue permanently.
He was speaking on Dwaso Nsem on Adom FM on Tuesday in reaction to a World Bank report that 30 per cent of the country’s population is poor in spite of several years of rapid development.
Dr Boateng said reducing poverty is a nation-wide effort which should not be left alone for the government alone to tackle but suggested that government must learn from First and Second World economies on how they strategized to reduce poverty and follow those steps.
Also commenting on the same topic, the Member of Parliament for Dormaa West, Mr. Kwaku Agyeman Manu blamed the government for neglecting the poverty eradication programmes initiated by the erstwhile NPP administration.
The Chartered Accountant said the Kufour-led administration reduced the poverty index from 38 to 28 per cent in 2008 showing a10 per cent reduction.
He accused President Mills’ administration of abandoning the proposed model of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) when it should have been followed so that the country will achieve its goals on poverty.
Story: Samuel Mantey/Adomonline.com/Ghana
Dr Boateng says poverty levels in Ghana will continue to rise if the government does not put the necessary measures in place to deal with the issue permanently.
He was speaking on Dwaso Nsem on Adom FM on Tuesday in reaction to a World Bank report that 30 per cent of the country’s population is poor in spite of several years of rapid development.
Dr Boateng said reducing poverty is a nation-wide effort which should not be left alone for the government alone to tackle but suggested that government must learn from First and Second World economies on how they strategized to reduce poverty and follow those steps.
Also commenting on the same topic, the Member of Parliament for Dormaa West, Mr. Kwaku Agyeman Manu blamed the government for neglecting the poverty eradication programmes initiated by the erstwhile NPP administration.
The Chartered Accountant said the Kufour-led administration reduced the poverty index from 38 to 28 per cent in 2008 showing a10 per cent reduction.
He accused President Mills’ administration of abandoning the proposed model of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) when it should have been followed so that the country will achieve its goals on poverty.
Story: Samuel Mantey/Adomonline.com/Ghana
Monday, June 20, 2011
Former minister urges government to initiate policies to help achieve development
The Former Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Kwadwo Adjei-Darko has cautioned the government to stop borrowing and holding bilateral talks but to initiate policies to wrestle the unemployment situation in the country.
He stated that President Mills have failed to come out with a single policy in his third term in office. He added that the government under President Mills has already lost direction in shaping the so-called Better Ghana Agenda.
Kwadwo Adjei-Darko stated that unemployment have increased because the government has failed to initiate developmental policies for the country.
The former minister under the erstwhile Kufour’s administration made these comments in an interview with Adakabre Frimpong Manso on Dwaso Nsem on Monday.
Kwadwo Adjei-Darko warned the government of taking praise for the development of the banking sector, he said it was the initiative of the NPP government who placed good economic conditions for the banking sector to develop.
He noted that the under the NPP government there was an increase in the number of banking institutions to about 27 banks in the country.
He mentioned that former President Kufuor initiated policies like National Youth Employment programme, National Health Insurance Scheme, School Feeding Programme, Capitation Grants all in efforts to help the country to achieve its direction.
However, in a sharp reaction, the Communication Direction at the Presidency, Mr Koku Anyidoho stated that some people have failed to open their eyes at the work and projects commissioned under President Mills in his regional tour.
He reiterated that Politicians usually find it difficult to see praises to their opponent especially when they are achieving much.
Commenting on the Policies under President Mills, Mr Koku Anyidoho stated that the government has initiated policy to fight cocaine and illicit trade at the major border areas.
He said the President has subjected himself and government officials to strict body checks at the airports. He added that the government has issued a policy to turn schools under trees to brick and block buildings.
Mr. Koku Anyidoho stressed that governance is a continuous efforts to continue the projects and policies by former governments.
Koku Anyidoho emphasized that there are number of good policies on paper which will be implemented very soon.
Story: Samuel Mantey/Adomonline.com/Ghana
He stated that President Mills have failed to come out with a single policy in his third term in office. He added that the government under President Mills has already lost direction in shaping the so-called Better Ghana Agenda.
Kwadwo Adjei-Darko stated that unemployment have increased because the government has failed to initiate developmental policies for the country.
The former minister under the erstwhile Kufour’s administration made these comments in an interview with Adakabre Frimpong Manso on Dwaso Nsem on Monday.
Kwadwo Adjei-Darko warned the government of taking praise for the development of the banking sector, he said it was the initiative of the NPP government who placed good economic conditions for the banking sector to develop.
He noted that the under the NPP government there was an increase in the number of banking institutions to about 27 banks in the country.
He mentioned that former President Kufuor initiated policies like National Youth Employment programme, National Health Insurance Scheme, School Feeding Programme, Capitation Grants all in efforts to help the country to achieve its direction.
However, in a sharp reaction, the Communication Direction at the Presidency, Mr Koku Anyidoho stated that some people have failed to open their eyes at the work and projects commissioned under President Mills in his regional tour.
He reiterated that Politicians usually find it difficult to see praises to their opponent especially when they are achieving much.
Commenting on the Policies under President Mills, Mr Koku Anyidoho stated that the government has initiated policy to fight cocaine and illicit trade at the major border areas.
He said the President has subjected himself and government officials to strict body checks at the airports. He added that the government has issued a policy to turn schools under trees to brick and block buildings.
Mr. Koku Anyidoho stressed that governance is a continuous efforts to continue the projects and policies by former governments.
Koku Anyidoho emphasized that there are number of good policies on paper which will be implemented very soon.
Story: Samuel Mantey/Adomonline.com/Ghana
PRESIDENT MILLS PAYS PRIVATE VISIT TO CENTRAL REGION
The Communication Director at the Presidency, Koku Anyidoho has disclosed that President Mills used the fathers’ say to visit relatives in his hometown.
He said the President choose his fathers’ hometown Kissi to interact with family members and donate some computers to the local primary school.
Mr. Anyidoho was speaking to Adom News in an interview with Adakabre Frimpong Manso after which the president and his family released 15 bedroom building to the Local primary school to support teacher’s accommodation.
Meanwhile, information reaching Adom news desk indicates that President Mills will continue his tour to the Central region this week.
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He said the President choose his fathers’ hometown Kissi to interact with family members and donate some computers to the local primary school.
Mr. Anyidoho was speaking to Adom News in an interview with Adakabre Frimpong Manso after which the president and his family released 15 bedroom building to the Local primary school to support teacher’s accommodation.
Meanwhile, information reaching Adom news desk indicates that President Mills will continue his tour to the Central region this week.
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Tuesday, June 14, 2011
I will not appear on radio or TV shows if Nana Konadu does not step down – Alhaji Bature
Managing Editor of the Al Hajj newspaper, Alhaji Bature has reiterated his claim that former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings will bow out of the flag bearer race of the National Democratic Congress ( NDC) despite evidence to the contrary.
The National Delegates Congress of the NDC is 26 days away and although Mrs. Rawlings’ communications team has said that she is going all the way, Alhaji Bature insists that there will be only one candidate, President Mills, standing come July 8 in Sunyani.
The outspoken editor and staunch supporter of the NDC, who spoke on Dwaso Nsem on Adom FM Tuesday vowed never to appear on a radio or television show if his prediction fails.
He said the fact that Mrs. Rawlings has picked up forms, gone through vetting successfully and is vigorously campaigning does not mean she will still be in contention for the flag bearer position.
According to Alhaji Bature, the Rawlingses themselves had confessed that they are not interested in the Presidency but only want to set an agenda for the members of the party to appreciate their importance.
He also threatened to spill out confidential information about the Rawlingses should members of the Nana Konadu camp continue what he says is a malicious campaign against President Mills.
He said some people in the former First Lady’s camp are trying to tarnish the hard won image of personalities who support President Mills chiding people like Ernest Owusu Bempah, Saint Osei and Dela Coffie of the Friends of Nana Konadu Rawlings (FONKAR) for insulting and intimidating some ministers of state with their pronouncements.
Story: Samuel Mantey/Adomonline/Ghana
The National Delegates Congress of the NDC is 26 days away and although Mrs. Rawlings’ communications team has said that she is going all the way, Alhaji Bature insists that there will be only one candidate, President Mills, standing come July 8 in Sunyani.
The outspoken editor and staunch supporter of the NDC, who spoke on Dwaso Nsem on Adom FM Tuesday vowed never to appear on a radio or television show if his prediction fails.
He said the fact that Mrs. Rawlings has picked up forms, gone through vetting successfully and is vigorously campaigning does not mean she will still be in contention for the flag bearer position.
According to Alhaji Bature, the Rawlingses themselves had confessed that they are not interested in the Presidency but only want to set an agenda for the members of the party to appreciate their importance.
He also threatened to spill out confidential information about the Rawlingses should members of the Nana Konadu camp continue what he says is a malicious campaign against President Mills.
He said some people in the former First Lady’s camp are trying to tarnish the hard won image of personalities who support President Mills chiding people like Ernest Owusu Bempah, Saint Osei and Dela Coffie of the Friends of Nana Konadu Rawlings (FONKAR) for insulting and intimidating some ministers of state with their pronouncements.
Story: Samuel Mantey/Adomonline/Ghana
ALHAJI BATURE: NANA KONADU WILL STEP DOWN!
With barely 26 days more days to the national congress of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), the Managing Editor of the Al Hajj newspaper, Alhaji Bature believes the former first lady Mrs Nana Konadu Rawlings will bow out of the race.
He explained that the Rawlingses confessed that they are not interested in the Presidency but they only want to set an agenda for the members of the party to appreciate their role in the party.
He reiterated that the fact that Mrs Rawlings has pick up forms, began her campaign and finished vetting processes does not mean that the she will still be on the radar for the leadership position.
Alhaji Bature made these comments in an interview with Adakabre Frimpong Manso on Dwaso Nsem programme on Tuesday.
According to him, there will be only one candidate in July 8 at the congress grounds in Sunyani. He added that that one candidate is President Mills.
He insisted that Mrs. Rawlings will step down from the race for President Mills to continue his term in office in 2012.
The outspoken Managing Editor vowed that he will never appear on a radio or television show if his prediction fails.
The Managing Editor of the Al Hajj newspaper, Alhaji Bature also threatened to spill out confidential information about the Rawlingses should members of the Nana Konadu camp continue what he says is a malicious campaign strategy against President Mills.
He said some people in the Nana Konadu Camp are trying to tarnish the hard won image of personalities in President Mills’ camp.
Alhaji Bature noted that Ernest Owusu Bempah, Saint Osei and Dela Koffi all belonging to the Friends of Nana Konadu Rawlings (FONKAR) for insulting and intimidating some ministers of who are still in post serving the nation.
He therefore cautions members of FONKAR to devoid of spreading falsehood among state officials.
Story: Samuel Mantey/Adomonline/Ghana
He explained that the Rawlingses confessed that they are not interested in the Presidency but they only want to set an agenda for the members of the party to appreciate their role in the party.
He reiterated that the fact that Mrs Rawlings has pick up forms, began her campaign and finished vetting processes does not mean that the she will still be on the radar for the leadership position.
Alhaji Bature made these comments in an interview with Adakabre Frimpong Manso on Dwaso Nsem programme on Tuesday.
According to him, there will be only one candidate in July 8 at the congress grounds in Sunyani. He added that that one candidate is President Mills.
He insisted that Mrs. Rawlings will step down from the race for President Mills to continue his term in office in 2012.
The outspoken Managing Editor vowed that he will never appear on a radio or television show if his prediction fails.
The Managing Editor of the Al Hajj newspaper, Alhaji Bature also threatened to spill out confidential information about the Rawlingses should members of the Nana Konadu camp continue what he says is a malicious campaign strategy against President Mills.
He said some people in the Nana Konadu Camp are trying to tarnish the hard won image of personalities in President Mills’ camp.
Alhaji Bature noted that Ernest Owusu Bempah, Saint Osei and Dela Koffi all belonging to the Friends of Nana Konadu Rawlings (FONKAR) for insulting and intimidating some ministers of who are still in post serving the nation.
He therefore cautions members of FONKAR to devoid of spreading falsehood among state officials.
Story: Samuel Mantey/Adomonline/Ghana
Monday, June 13, 2011
65-YEAR-OLD MAN GOES TO SCHOOL AT CLASS 2
A 65-year-old Cocoa farmer, Joseph Osei, has enrolled at the Nsuta Methodist Basic School in the Assin Nsuta district in the Central Region.
Joseph Osei has been registered to begin his education from Class 2.
Speaking to our Central Regional Correspondent, Isaac Okyem, on his first day of school, Joseph Osei stated that his lack of education has deprived him of some important documents that he could have easily had access to.
The teachers have encouraged him for the bold step he took to enroll to the school.
His class teacher, Stephen Adu explained that the students have been warned not to mock him or make fun of him.
According to Mr. Adu, the decision to start Mr. Osei from class 2 is because of his little knowledge of the English language.
Joseph Osei has been registered to begin his education from Class 2.
Speaking to our Central Regional Correspondent, Isaac Okyem, on his first day of school, Joseph Osei stated that his lack of education has deprived him of some important documents that he could have easily had access to.
The teachers have encouraged him for the bold step he took to enroll to the school.
His class teacher, Stephen Adu explained that the students have been warned not to mock him or make fun of him.
According to Mr. Adu, the decision to start Mr. Osei from class 2 is because of his little knowledge of the English language.
DON’T USE FALSE YA-NA TAPE TO INCITE GHANAIANS AGAINST GOVERNMENT-VICTOR SMITH
Ghana’s Ambassador to the Czech Republic and Hungry, Victor Smith has warned former First Lady Mrs Nana Konadu Rawlings not to use the tape of Ya-Na to incite the people in the north against the government or any individual.
Mr Victor Smith who claimed to have recorded the grandson of Ya-Na explained that the issue of the death of Ya-Na is too sensitive to use as a tool to score political points.
Victor Smith made these statements in an interview with Adakabre Frimpong Manso on Dwaso Nsem on Monday.
He denied that the tape contained people who were committing a crime for the purposes of evidence seek.
Victor Smith noted that the 3 hour tape only contained a recording of an interview with the grandson of Ya-Na who was narrating his side of the story to him.
He confirmed that he gave a tape of the Ya-Na’s case in 2002 to the attorney General. He said he recorded the grandson of the late Ya-Na for 3 hours narrating how he was shot at the back three times.
Victor Smith said he later gave one of the tapes to Former First Lady Mrs Nana Konadu Rawlings to bear witness to the tape
Earlier, Kofi Adams accused government of doing very little to bring the alleged killers of the Ya-Na to book.
He told delegates and some supporters of the NDC in Tamale, where Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings had gone to campaign, that Mr. Rawlings had handed over a video evidence of the killing of the over lord to government and the Attorney General to help in the prosecution of the perpetrators.
Adams said that with the video evidence and a thorough investigation, government should be able to secure justice but doubted if the Mills administration is competent enough to do it.
But Victor Smith blamed aide to Former President Rawlings, Kofi Adams for inciting the people and spreading falsehood.
He added it behold on legal expert whether to use the tape or not as an evidence for prosecuting.
The Attorney General has debunked assertion he has in his possession video evidence which would lead to a successful prosecution of persons accused to have murdered the late over lord of Dagbon Ya-Na Yakubu Andani.
Kofi Adams who is in the Northern Region to campaign for Mrs Nana Konadu Rawlings refuse to comments on the story.
Mr Victor Smith who claimed to have recorded the grandson of Ya-Na explained that the issue of the death of Ya-Na is too sensitive to use as a tool to score political points.
Victor Smith made these statements in an interview with Adakabre Frimpong Manso on Dwaso Nsem on Monday.
He denied that the tape contained people who were committing a crime for the purposes of evidence seek.
Victor Smith noted that the 3 hour tape only contained a recording of an interview with the grandson of Ya-Na who was narrating his side of the story to him.
He confirmed that he gave a tape of the Ya-Na’s case in 2002 to the attorney General. He said he recorded the grandson of the late Ya-Na for 3 hours narrating how he was shot at the back three times.
Victor Smith said he later gave one of the tapes to Former First Lady Mrs Nana Konadu Rawlings to bear witness to the tape
Earlier, Kofi Adams accused government of doing very little to bring the alleged killers of the Ya-Na to book.
He told delegates and some supporters of the NDC in Tamale, where Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings had gone to campaign, that Mr. Rawlings had handed over a video evidence of the killing of the over lord to government and the Attorney General to help in the prosecution of the perpetrators.
Adams said that with the video evidence and a thorough investigation, government should be able to secure justice but doubted if the Mills administration is competent enough to do it.
But Victor Smith blamed aide to Former President Rawlings, Kofi Adams for inciting the people and spreading falsehood.
He added it behold on legal expert whether to use the tape or not as an evidence for prosecuting.
The Attorney General has debunked assertion he has in his possession video evidence which would lead to a successful prosecution of persons accused to have murdered the late over lord of Dagbon Ya-Na Yakubu Andani.
Kofi Adams who is in the Northern Region to campaign for Mrs Nana Konadu Rawlings refuse to comments on the story.
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Barton- oduro confirms ya-na video evidence
The Deputy Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Ebo Barton Oduro has confirmed that his ministry received a video tape from the camp of former President Rawlings.
He tells Adom news that the Kofi Adams gave them a video recording of an eye witness sharing his view about the murder of Ya-Na as an evidence of the killings to the Ministry.
Barton-Oduro made these statements when Aide to former President Rawlings Kofi Adams insists there is no justification for government’s inability to find the killers of Ya Na Yakubu Andani II.
According to Kofi Adams, a tape which could lead to the arrest and prosecution of the killers of the late Overlord of Dagbon is in government’s custody.
Mr Adams, who is also the Deputy General Secretary of the ruling National Democratic Congress, said a son of the late Ya Na Yakubu Andani II made the tape available to former President Rawlings.
But Ebo Barton-Oduro says the recording was about an interview with some eyewitnesses of the Killings of Ya-Na.
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He tells Adom news that the Kofi Adams gave them a video recording of an eye witness sharing his view about the murder of Ya-Na as an evidence of the killings to the Ministry.
Barton-Oduro made these statements when Aide to former President Rawlings Kofi Adams insists there is no justification for government’s inability to find the killers of Ya Na Yakubu Andani II.
According to Kofi Adams, a tape which could lead to the arrest and prosecution of the killers of the late Overlord of Dagbon is in government’s custody.
Mr Adams, who is also the Deputy General Secretary of the ruling National Democratic Congress, said a son of the late Ya Na Yakubu Andani II made the tape available to former President Rawlings.
But Ebo Barton-Oduro says the recording was about an interview with some eyewitnesses of the Killings of Ya-Na.
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Barton- oduro confirms ya-na video evidence
The Deputy Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Ebo Barton Oduro has confirmed that his ministry received a video tape from the camp of former President Rawlings.
He tells Adom news that the Kofi Adams gave them a video recording of an eye witness sharing his view about the murder of Ya-Na as an evidence of the killings to the Ministry.
Barton-Oduro made these statements when Aide to former President Rawlings Kofi Adams insists there is no justification for government’s inability to find the killers of Ya Na Yakubu Andani II.
According to Kofi Adams, a tape which could lead to the arrest and prosecution of the killers of the late Overlord of Dagbon is in government’s custody.
Mr Adams, who is also the Deputy General Secretary of the ruling National Democratic Congress, said a son of the late Ya Na Yakubu Andani II made the tape available to former President Rawlings.
But Ebo Barton-Oduro says the recording was about an interview with some eyewitnesses of the Killings of Ya-Na.
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He tells Adom news that the Kofi Adams gave them a video recording of an eye witness sharing his view about the murder of Ya-Na as an evidence of the killings to the Ministry.
Barton-Oduro made these statements when Aide to former President Rawlings Kofi Adams insists there is no justification for government’s inability to find the killers of Ya Na Yakubu Andani II.
According to Kofi Adams, a tape which could lead to the arrest and prosecution of the killers of the late Overlord of Dagbon is in government’s custody.
Mr Adams, who is also the Deputy General Secretary of the ruling National Democratic Congress, said a son of the late Ya Na Yakubu Andani II made the tape available to former President Rawlings.
But Ebo Barton-Oduro says the recording was about an interview with some eyewitnesses of the Killings of Ya-Na.
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Barton- oduro confirms ya-na video evidence
The Deputy Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Ebo Barton Oduro has confirmed that his ministry received a video tape from the camp of former President Rawlings.
He tells Adom news that the Kofi Adams gave them a video recording of an eye witness sharing his view about the murder of Ya-Na as an evidence of the killings to the Ministry.
Barton-Oduro made these statements when Aide to former President Rawlings Kofi Adams insists there is no justification for government’s inability to find the killers of Ya Na Yakubu Andani II.
According to Kofi Adams, a tape which could lead to the arrest and prosecution of the killers of the late Overlord of Dagbon is in government’s custody.
Mr Adams, who is also the Deputy General Secretary of the ruling National Democratic Congress, said a son of the late Ya Na Yakubu Andani II made the tape available to former President Rawlings.
But Ebo Barton-Oduro says the recording was about an interview with some eyewitnesses of the Killings of Ya-Na.
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He tells Adom news that the Kofi Adams gave them a video recording of an eye witness sharing his view about the murder of Ya-Na as an evidence of the killings to the Ministry.
Barton-Oduro made these statements when Aide to former President Rawlings Kofi Adams insists there is no justification for government’s inability to find the killers of Ya Na Yakubu Andani II.
According to Kofi Adams, a tape which could lead to the arrest and prosecution of the killers of the late Overlord of Dagbon is in government’s custody.
Mr Adams, who is also the Deputy General Secretary of the ruling National Democratic Congress, said a son of the late Ya Na Yakubu Andani II made the tape available to former President Rawlings.
But Ebo Barton-Oduro says the recording was about an interview with some eyewitnesses of the Killings of Ya-Na.
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Friday, June 10, 2011
MACHINE CRUSHED A DELTA AGRO LTD WORKER
The Tema Community 1 Police Commander, Superintendent Kwaku Buah has dismissed claims that a twenty –year old young man (name withheld) has been crushed to death by a factory machine at Delta Agro Limited a soap making company based in Tema.
He tells Adom News that this young man is the operator of the factory and line of duty, the he tried removing a foreign material that has mixed with a soap being processed, but the machine pulled him into the mixture.
The unfortunate incident amputated the left hand of the .20 year old boy.
Superintendent Buah says the man is in a critical condition and he has been taken the police hospital for medical attention.
He says Police are in discussion with the management of the company to ascertain the cause of this unfortunate accident.
Meanwhile the workers of the company who are witness to the incidence gave contrasting information.
Adom News men were prevented entry in to the factory and investigations reveal the machine actually crushed the young to death.
Some of the workers indicated that accident happened over an hour before the police arrived to the scene.
The body was put in ambulance and journalist were not allow see the body , but the workers who were at the scene before the incidence happened confirmed that the man is actually dead.
Adom News spoke to some of them and this is what they had to say.
The Production Manager of Delta Agro Limited, Fahed Sabra says the accident was as a result of the victims negligent to obey safety instructions in handling the mixture machine.
He states that the company will reach the family of the deceased to pay the necessary compensation and insurance due to them.
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He tells Adom News that this young man is the operator of the factory and line of duty, the he tried removing a foreign material that has mixed with a soap being processed, but the machine pulled him into the mixture.
The unfortunate incident amputated the left hand of the .20 year old boy.
Superintendent Buah says the man is in a critical condition and he has been taken the police hospital for medical attention.
He says Police are in discussion with the management of the company to ascertain the cause of this unfortunate accident.
Meanwhile the workers of the company who are witness to the incidence gave contrasting information.
Adom News men were prevented entry in to the factory and investigations reveal the machine actually crushed the young to death.
Some of the workers indicated that accident happened over an hour before the police arrived to the scene.
The body was put in ambulance and journalist were not allow see the body , but the workers who were at the scene before the incidence happened confirmed that the man is actually dead.
Adom News spoke to some of them and this is what they had to say.
The Production Manager of Delta Agro Limited, Fahed Sabra says the accident was as a result of the victims negligent to obey safety instructions in handling the mixture machine.
He states that the company will reach the family of the deceased to pay the necessary compensation and insurance due to them.
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NO SCHOOL FOR K. BOATENG SDA PRIMARY SCHOOL
Pupils of K. Boateng SDA School lower primary have been on holiday since school reopened for third term.
According to one of the teachers, Madam Kate Boateng the entire school building was washed off by the recent floods coupled with strong winds early in the term.
She explains that the National Disaster Management and Organization NADMO officials constructed a temporal structure for class 4 to 6.
Kate Boateng says the school officials have written officially to the district Chief Executive officer and appropriate authorities in the area but nothing have been done.
The Headmaster of K. Boateng SDA School in the Amenfi Central district in the Western Region, Kwabena Arkah says officials of the committee who were assigned to restructure their building have put less effort in working on the project.
Mr. Kwabena Arkah says the school which has been close down since last month but the DCE who have been occasionally visited the school has not put the necessary structures for the commencement of pupils in the lower primary
Meanwhile, effort to reach the DCE Alex Nti for his side of the story proved fultile.
According to one of the teachers, Madam Kate Boateng the entire school building was washed off by the recent floods coupled with strong winds early in the term.
She explains that the National Disaster Management and Organization NADMO officials constructed a temporal structure for class 4 to 6.
Kate Boateng says the school officials have written officially to the district Chief Executive officer and appropriate authorities in the area but nothing have been done.
The Headmaster of K. Boateng SDA School in the Amenfi Central district in the Western Region, Kwabena Arkah says officials of the committee who were assigned to restructure their building have put less effort in working on the project.
Mr. Kwabena Arkah says the school which has been close down since last month but the DCE who have been occasionally visited the school has not put the necessary structures for the commencement of pupils in the lower primary
Meanwhile, effort to reach the DCE Alex Nti for his side of the story proved fultile.
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Drivers of VIP buses are the most indisciplined – MTTU boss
The Assistant Inspector of the Motor Traffic and Transport Unit (MTTU) of Ghana Police Service, ASP Alexander Obeng says bus drivers are the most undisciplined roads users in the country.
ASP Obeng stated that recent accident cases recorded have revealed that drivers of buses, especially VIP buses, do not abide by road regulations thus causing avoidable accidents.
ASP Alexander Obeng made these revelations in an interview with Adakabre Frimpong Manso on Adom Fm’s Dwaso Nsem programme on Thursday.
He disclosed that about 895 deaths were recorded through motor accidents nationwide from January to May 31 this year. He said 5,023 vehicles were involved in the accidents.
ASP Alexander Obeng said out of the 5,023 accident cases recorded within the period, 895 of them were fatal, 797 were serious and 1,792 were minor cases, 778 pedestrians were knocked down while 5,185 persons received injuries.
He explained that most causes of motor accidents included speeding, talking on phone while driving and fatigue.
He added that the accidents were caused by speeding, drunk-driving, overloading of vehicles and wrongful overtaking among other factors, and promised that the police would strictly enforce road and traffic regulations to make roads safe.
According to him, road safety had become public health and development issues, which must concern policy makers if Ghana was to attain a single digit fatality target by 2015.
In a related development, Member of Parliament for Asante Mampong, Mr. Francis Addai-Nimo has stated that the country annually loses about GHC 1 billion through motor accidents.
He expressed the fear that if motorists continue to exhibit poor driving regulations the nation will have to channel virtually its financial commitments to the road sector, making the government lose concentration on other important sectors.
Mr. Francis Addai-Nimo urged the Ministry of Roads and Highways to increase the practice of routine maintenance on deplorable roads especially during the rainy season.
He also charges on the National Road Safety Commission to re-educate motorists on the basic safety measures on the road to prevent the high number of road accident cases.
The Chairman of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Road and Transport, Kofi Boapong has described the recent high number of accident cases as disturbing for a third world country like Ghana.
Mr. Boampong who also spoke on Dwaso Nsem, said contractors lack financial assistance to enable them smoothly execute their contracts. Kofi Boapong admits that there is the need for authorities of the national road safety should re-educate motorist and consistently remind them of the regulations on the road.
He called on the Media to complement efforts of the National Road Safety Commission in educating prospective road users at lorry stations, on the highways and at accident prone areas in the country.
Story: Samuel Mantey/Adomonline/Ghana
ASP Obeng stated that recent accident cases recorded have revealed that drivers of buses, especially VIP buses, do not abide by road regulations thus causing avoidable accidents.
ASP Alexander Obeng made these revelations in an interview with Adakabre Frimpong Manso on Adom Fm’s Dwaso Nsem programme on Thursday.
He disclosed that about 895 deaths were recorded through motor accidents nationwide from January to May 31 this year. He said 5,023 vehicles were involved in the accidents.
ASP Alexander Obeng said out of the 5,023 accident cases recorded within the period, 895 of them were fatal, 797 were serious and 1,792 were minor cases, 778 pedestrians were knocked down while 5,185 persons received injuries.
He explained that most causes of motor accidents included speeding, talking on phone while driving and fatigue.
He added that the accidents were caused by speeding, drunk-driving, overloading of vehicles and wrongful overtaking among other factors, and promised that the police would strictly enforce road and traffic regulations to make roads safe.
According to him, road safety had become public health and development issues, which must concern policy makers if Ghana was to attain a single digit fatality target by 2015.
In a related development, Member of Parliament for Asante Mampong, Mr. Francis Addai-Nimo has stated that the country annually loses about GHC 1 billion through motor accidents.
He expressed the fear that if motorists continue to exhibit poor driving regulations the nation will have to channel virtually its financial commitments to the road sector, making the government lose concentration on other important sectors.
Mr. Francis Addai-Nimo urged the Ministry of Roads and Highways to increase the practice of routine maintenance on deplorable roads especially during the rainy season.
He also charges on the National Road Safety Commission to re-educate motorists on the basic safety measures on the road to prevent the high number of road accident cases.
The Chairman of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Road and Transport, Kofi Boapong has described the recent high number of accident cases as disturbing for a third world country like Ghana.
Mr. Boampong who also spoke on Dwaso Nsem, said contractors lack financial assistance to enable them smoothly execute their contracts. Kofi Boapong admits that there is the need for authorities of the national road safety should re-educate motorist and consistently remind them of the regulations on the road.
He called on the Media to complement efforts of the National Road Safety Commission in educating prospective road users at lorry stations, on the highways and at accident prone areas in the country.
Story: Samuel Mantey/Adomonline/Ghana
NDC TO ORGANISE FUND RAISING ON SATURDAY FOR CONGRESS
The National Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Yaw Boateng Gyan says as part of their preparation towards a peaceful congress, the party will organize a fund raising ceremony to finance the party for their congress.
Yaw Boateng Gyan tells Adom news that Executives of the party will use the event as an opportunity to unity the party and create a friendly atmosphere for party members.
He explains that the Vetting committee has finish with the vetting of the two presidential aspirants for the leadership position.
He says the results of the vetting will be release on Friday. He tells Adom news that currently executives of the party are meeting at the party headquarters to drive a peaceful ceremony.
Meanwhile, the Public Relations officer of the Ghana Police Service, DSP Cephas Arthur says security arranges are all set for the upcoming NDC congress as well as subsequent events towards the big day.
He explains that the Police command has assigned quite a number of policemen at the venues to prevent likely skirmishes that might occur.
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Yaw Boateng Gyan tells Adom news that Executives of the party will use the event as an opportunity to unity the party and create a friendly atmosphere for party members.
He explains that the Vetting committee has finish with the vetting of the two presidential aspirants for the leadership position.
He says the results of the vetting will be release on Friday. He tells Adom news that currently executives of the party are meeting at the party headquarters to drive a peaceful ceremony.
Meanwhile, the Public Relations officer of the Ghana Police Service, DSP Cephas Arthur says security arranges are all set for the upcoming NDC congress as well as subsequent events towards the big day.
He explains that the Police command has assigned quite a number of policemen at the venues to prevent likely skirmishes that might occur.
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STUDENT STAB COLLEAGUE ON CAMPUS
A first year student at the Edwuraman Senior High has stabbed his colleague to death over augment on the subject about the beauty of a girl.
The deceased Robert Mensah was stabbed by his colleague Boadi Stephen after the deceased said the girl they had met on their way to the classroom was not beautiful enough to attract the attention of his classmates.
Boadi’s comments is said to have resulted in a heated argument resulting in a scuffle and eventually stabbing of Mensah by Boadi.
The Headmaster of the Edwuraman SHS, Mr. Hulede confirmed the story to Adom news and explains that the two first years’ were until the unfortunate incident very close friends adding that no one had the slightest suspicion that this could happen.
The incident has been reported to the Ejisu Police station for further investigations to be carried.
The deceased Robert Mensah was stabbed by his colleague Boadi Stephen after the deceased said the girl they had met on their way to the classroom was not beautiful enough to attract the attention of his classmates.
Boadi’s comments is said to have resulted in a heated argument resulting in a scuffle and eventually stabbing of Mensah by Boadi.
The Headmaster of the Edwuraman SHS, Mr. Hulede confirmed the story to Adom news and explains that the two first years’ were until the unfortunate incident very close friends adding that no one had the slightest suspicion that this could happen.
The incident has been reported to the Ejisu Police station for further investigations to be carried.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
MZBEL GRANTED GHC2000 BAIL
Hiplife star Nana Ekua Amoah, popularly known as Mzbel, has been granted bail of GHC2000 after her counsel appeal against the remand of the celebrity.
At the Human right high court today, Justice P U Derry decided to give free Mzbel and two other accomplices with one sureity each that they would appear before the court.
The counsel has adjourned the case to the Friday 10 th of June.
Mzbel was remanded in police custody following an order by an Accra Motor Court that she and two others be remanded for assaulting a police officer.
The celebrated Ghanaian songstress, together with Maxwell Mensah, a driver, and Emmanuel Edem Nordzor, a student, were granted bail of GHC2000 each.
At the Human right high court today, Justice P U Derry decided to give free Mzbel and two other accomplices with one sureity each that they would appear before the court.
The counsel has adjourned the case to the Friday 10 th of June.
Mzbel was remanded in police custody following an order by an Accra Motor Court that she and two others be remanded for assaulting a police officer.
The celebrated Ghanaian songstress, together with Maxwell Mensah, a driver, and Emmanuel Edem Nordzor, a student, were granted bail of GHC2000 each.
FONKAR ACCUSES GAME OF TRYING TO DISRUPT NANA KONADU’S VETTING
The Operations Manager of the Friends of Nana Konadu Rawlings (FONKAR), Ernest Owusu Bempah, has alleged that some members of President Mills’ campaign team, Get Atta Mills Endorsed (GAME), tried to disrupt the vetting of the former First Lady today with a demonstration.
According to Owusu Bempah, some of the people who embarked on the demonstration mentioned the spokesperson of GAME, Barbara Serwah Asamoah; NDC National Organiser, Yaw Boateng Gyan and National Women’s Organiser, Anita De Sosoo as the brains behind the action.
The NDC commenced the vetting of the two presidential aspirants today starting with Mrs. Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings.
The Vetting Committee was headed by Dr. Mary Grant and Majority leader Cletus Avoka.
Owusu Bempah states that the intervention of the supporters of Mrs. Nana Konadu Rawlings prevented the demonstrators from GAME from causing further intimidation to ruin the campaign of the former first lady.
The Spokesperson for GAME, Barbara Serwaa Asamoah who declined to speak on air however denied the allegations.
Meanwhile, President Mills will take his turn to be vetted tomorrow at the party’s headquarters.
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According to Owusu Bempah, some of the people who embarked on the demonstration mentioned the spokesperson of GAME, Barbara Serwah Asamoah; NDC National Organiser, Yaw Boateng Gyan and National Women’s Organiser, Anita De Sosoo as the brains behind the action.
The NDC commenced the vetting of the two presidential aspirants today starting with Mrs. Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings.
The Vetting Committee was headed by Dr. Mary Grant and Majority leader Cletus Avoka.
Owusu Bempah states that the intervention of the supporters of Mrs. Nana Konadu Rawlings prevented the demonstrators from GAME from causing further intimidation to ruin the campaign of the former first lady.
The Spokesperson for GAME, Barbara Serwaa Asamoah who declined to speak on air however denied the allegations.
Meanwhile, President Mills will take his turn to be vetted tomorrow at the party’s headquarters.
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Tuesday, June 7, 2011
SAMUEL NUAMAH DENIES OWNING A HOUSE FOR RAWLINGS
The Former Ashanti Regional Minister, Samuel Nuamah Donkor has denied THE TIDE newspaper story that former President Rawlings has used him as the front man to build a mansion in the Akwapim Ridge at GHC 4 Billion.
He explains that he acquired the property because of his 30 year experience in Parliament and holding other ministerial appointments.
Samuel Nuamah Donkor states that those people behind the story want to tarnish his image.
According to him, those who want to ‘kill’ the party will not succeed in publishing false information about personalities in the party.
He made this statement in an interview with Adakabre Frimpong Manso on Dwaso Nsem today.
The former Ashanti Regional Minster, Samuel Nuamah challenge authorities to investigates the owner of the mansion.
Rather he said the Mr. Rawlings had earlier showed interest in acquiring a plot of land but could not get it.
Samuel Nuamah said some people encroach the land which prevented former President Rawlings to get full ownership of the land.
He explains that he acquired the property because of his 30 year experience in Parliament and holding other ministerial appointments.
Samuel Nuamah Donkor states that those people behind the story want to tarnish his image.
According to him, those who want to ‘kill’ the party will not succeed in publishing false information about personalities in the party.
He made this statement in an interview with Adakabre Frimpong Manso on Dwaso Nsem today.
The former Ashanti Regional Minster, Samuel Nuamah challenge authorities to investigates the owner of the mansion.
Rather he said the Mr. Rawlings had earlier showed interest in acquiring a plot of land but could not get it.
Samuel Nuamah said some people encroach the land which prevented former President Rawlings to get full ownership of the land.
ASHANTI REGIONAL CHAIRMAN RECEIVE DEATH THREATENS PRIOR TO JUNE 4
The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the ruling National Democratic Congress, Dr. Yaw Owusu Bimpeh has disclosed his shock at text messages threatening to kill him before the July congress in Sunyani.
Dr. Yaw Owusu Bimpeh says he believes the anonymous death threats are aimed at intimidating him to support certain candidates at congress.
He cited particularly his support for President Mills ahead of the congress as the main reason for the treats he is receiving.
He condemned such threats adding that such practices will affect the unity of the party especially as the party seeks a second term in office.
He made these comments in an interview with Adakabre Frimpong Manso on Dwaso Nsem.
He repeated his support for president Mills adding that it has become a convention to allow the incumbent president to represent the party without a contest and does not allow why the former first lady is contesting the flag bearer.
Meanwhile, the Asante regional secretary of the NDC, Joseph Yamin says he suspects certain dubious people to behind the threats based on the position taken by the chairman.
Joseph Yamin explained that though he does not support the idea of party executives endorsing candidates, he believes that the party constitution as they were adopted at the La congress should be observed.
Dr. Yaw Owusu Bimpeh says he believes the anonymous death threats are aimed at intimidating him to support certain candidates at congress.
He cited particularly his support for President Mills ahead of the congress as the main reason for the treats he is receiving.
He condemned such threats adding that such practices will affect the unity of the party especially as the party seeks a second term in office.
He made these comments in an interview with Adakabre Frimpong Manso on Dwaso Nsem.
He repeated his support for president Mills adding that it has become a convention to allow the incumbent president to represent the party without a contest and does not allow why the former first lady is contesting the flag bearer.
Meanwhile, the Asante regional secretary of the NDC, Joseph Yamin says he suspects certain dubious people to behind the threats based on the position taken by the chairman.
Joseph Yamin explained that though he does not support the idea of party executives endorsing candidates, he believes that the party constitution as they were adopted at the La congress should be observed.
PRESIDENT MILLS WOULD HAVE BEEN HUMILATED IF HE HAD GONE TO KUMASI – ABLAKWA
A Deputy Minister of Information, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa says President Mills would have been humiliated if he had been present at the commemoration of the June 4 uprising in Kumasi on Saturday.
According to him, from what had transpired at the Jubilee Grounds on Saturday; including former President Rawlings and his entourage turning the ceremony into a campaign platform for Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings, President Mills made the right decision to deliberately absent himself from the annual June 4 celebration.
Okudzeto Ablakwa says his absence notwithstanding, President Mills’ still upholds the ideologies of June 4.
The Deputy Minister tells Adom News that the ideas of June 4 which are probity, accountability and transparency were unfortunately not highlighted in the celebration.
He says the constitution of the National Democratic Congress mandates any member to celebrate the day but if the Rawlingses are going to use it as one of their campaign platforms, then they have unfortunately fallen short in understanding the true meaning of the day.
He says June 4 is bigger than Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings and her husband for them to use it as a tool to undermine the reputation of other party fellows.
Commenting on the allegations of corruption level against the government by former President Rawlings during his speech, Okudzeto Ablakwa challenged former President Rawlings to come out with evidence to support his claim.
He says it would be in the interest of the nation if Mr. Rawlings comes out with evidence to support the allegations he made against some top government officials.
He reiterated that without clear evidence it will be difficult for the government or any individuals to take action against those names mentioned.
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According to him, from what had transpired at the Jubilee Grounds on Saturday; including former President Rawlings and his entourage turning the ceremony into a campaign platform for Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings, President Mills made the right decision to deliberately absent himself from the annual June 4 celebration.
Okudzeto Ablakwa says his absence notwithstanding, President Mills’ still upholds the ideologies of June 4.
The Deputy Minister tells Adom News that the ideas of June 4 which are probity, accountability and transparency were unfortunately not highlighted in the celebration.
He says the constitution of the National Democratic Congress mandates any member to celebrate the day but if the Rawlingses are going to use it as one of their campaign platforms, then they have unfortunately fallen short in understanding the true meaning of the day.
He says June 4 is bigger than Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings and her husband for them to use it as a tool to undermine the reputation of other party fellows.
Commenting on the allegations of corruption level against the government by former President Rawlings during his speech, Okudzeto Ablakwa challenged former President Rawlings to come out with evidence to support his claim.
He says it would be in the interest of the nation if Mr. Rawlings comes out with evidence to support the allegations he made against some top government officials.
He reiterated that without clear evidence it will be difficult for the government or any individuals to take action against those names mentioned.
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NPP TO ANNOUCE RUNNING MATE IN JULY 2012
The Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Akomea, says the party will announce a running mate for Nana Akufo-Addo in July 2012.
He says that the Running Mate position is not an elective one whereby campaigning and canvassing of vote is required so party members should stop rallying behind certain candidates for the position.
Nana Akomea explains that at the end of National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held on 24th May, 2011, it was decided that no individual or group of persons should be heard or seen to be canvassing for a particular person to be chosen as the Running Mate of Nana Akufo-Addo, the flag bearer of the NPP.
He assures supporters of the party that there are guidelines in choosing a running mate and the party would ensure that these guidelines would be diligently followed and an appropriate, suitable and acceptable person would be announced as Running Mate by July 2012.
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He says that the Running Mate position is not an elective one whereby campaigning and canvassing of vote is required so party members should stop rallying behind certain candidates for the position.
Nana Akomea explains that at the end of National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held on 24th May, 2011, it was decided that no individual or group of persons should be heard or seen to be canvassing for a particular person to be chosen as the Running Mate of Nana Akufo-Addo, the flag bearer of the NPP.
He assures supporters of the party that there are guidelines in choosing a running mate and the party would ensure that these guidelines would be diligently followed and an appropriate, suitable and acceptable person would be announced as Running Mate by July 2012.
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Monday, June 6, 2011
Rawlings wants to stage another coup - Boakye Gyan
A former ally to Ex-President Rawlings and a key member of the 1979 June 4 uprising, Major (Retd) Boakye Gyan, has alleged that the former President wants to stage another coup.
According to the security expert, Mr. Rawlings’ constant hacking away at previous and current governments for apparent inaction, corruption among others shows that he is preparing grounds for another coup.
He was speaking on Adom FM’s morning show, Dwaso Nsem on Monday on former President Rawlings’ speech during the commemoration of the June 4 uprising in Kumasi over the weekend.
In his speech, the former President is quoted as saying “It is time to take up the party, government and the country, clean them and hand them over to a more responsible leader.”
And Major Boakye Gyan says those statements should not be taken lightly because being a former soldier and an ally to the
Rawlingses; he understands the implications of those comments attacking both the ruling and past governments.
He said Mr. Rawlings’ labeling of President Mills a failure even before his tenure in office ends and his calling former President Kufuor a corrupt leader and a thief sums up his intention to take over the ruling of the country by using his wife as a tool.
He chastised the ex-President for wanting the whole country to believe that his administration was the best ever in history of the country.
He also stated that the former President should be summoned to The Hague to answer for the overthrow of a constitutionally elected government of the late Dr Hilla Limann.
When asked whether he is afraid of Mr. Rawlings, Osahene Boakye Gyan said he wasn’t adding “only one bullet can kill me”.
Story: Samuel Mantey/Adomonline.com/Ghana
According to the security expert, Mr. Rawlings’ constant hacking away at previous and current governments for apparent inaction, corruption among others shows that he is preparing grounds for another coup.
He was speaking on Adom FM’s morning show, Dwaso Nsem on Monday on former President Rawlings’ speech during the commemoration of the June 4 uprising in Kumasi over the weekend.
In his speech, the former President is quoted as saying “It is time to take up the party, government and the country, clean them and hand them over to a more responsible leader.”
And Major Boakye Gyan says those statements should not be taken lightly because being a former soldier and an ally to the
Rawlingses; he understands the implications of those comments attacking both the ruling and past governments.
He said Mr. Rawlings’ labeling of President Mills a failure even before his tenure in office ends and his calling former President Kufuor a corrupt leader and a thief sums up his intention to take over the ruling of the country by using his wife as a tool.
He chastised the ex-President for wanting the whole country to believe that his administration was the best ever in history of the country.
He also stated that the former President should be summoned to The Hague to answer for the overthrow of a constitutionally elected government of the late Dr Hilla Limann.
When asked whether he is afraid of Mr. Rawlings, Osahene Boakye Gyan said he wasn’t adding “only one bullet can kill me”.
Story: Samuel Mantey/Adomonline.com/Ghana
THE CONSTITUTION NEEDS TO BE STRENGTHEN ON HOMOSEXUALITY- NUNGUA MP
In the wake up of the recent Homosexual scandals in the country, the Member of Parliament for Nungua, Dr. Nii Oakley Quaye-Kumah says government need to strengthen the constitution to enshrine stronger punishment for gays.
He explains that the government must immediately enact stiffer laws on homosexuality to reduce the situation in the country.
Dr. Nii Oakley Quaye-Kumah stated that most alarming thing is that the spirit of homosexuality has found its way in the senior high schools, prisons and the church.
He made these statements at the launch of inspirational book ‘The Power of Imagination’ in Nungua.
He called on religious leaders to immediate join the fight of homosexuality in the country.
The General Overseer of Moving Gospel Church International and the writer of ‘The Power of Imagination’, Rev I.K Arthur says most people lose the battle of life because they fail to imagine a better future ahead of them.
He states that people should keep dreaming and imaging so that they can win the battle of life.
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He explains that the government must immediately enact stiffer laws on homosexuality to reduce the situation in the country.
Dr. Nii Oakley Quaye-Kumah stated that most alarming thing is that the spirit of homosexuality has found its way in the senior high schools, prisons and the church.
He made these statements at the launch of inspirational book ‘The Power of Imagination’ in Nungua.
He called on religious leaders to immediate join the fight of homosexuality in the country.
The General Overseer of Moving Gospel Church International and the writer of ‘The Power of Imagination’, Rev I.K Arthur says most people lose the battle of life because they fail to imagine a better future ahead of them.
He states that people should keep dreaming and imaging so that they can win the battle of life.
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Friday, June 3, 2011
P.C Appiah-Ofori: Give credit where it's due
Anti-Corruption campaigner, Paul Collins Appiah-Ofori has reiterated the need for governments to give credit to their predecessors whenever they complete projects and initiatives which were initiated by them.
The Member of Parliament for Asikuma-Odoben-Brakwa, said it is right and appropriate to give credit where it is due to people who rightly deserve them.
P.C Appiah Ofori made this statement in an interview with Adakabre Frimpong Manso on Adom Dwaso Nsem on Thursday when commenting on numerous complaints by some members in the past NPP administration that President Mills, who is touring parts of the country, is refusing to give credits to the Kufuor-led administration for projects it initiated before leaving office.
He explained that if any government fails to acknowledge its predecessor, the masses would certainly know it and judge them as such.
He added that, owing to the poor practice of politics in the country, politicians find it difficult to give credit to each other.
Meanwhile, Minister of Food and Agriculture, Ato Ahwoi has described as selfish and immature, for governments to refuse to appreciate past administrations on projects they initiated.
Story: Samuel Mantey/Adomonline.com/Ghana
The Member of Parliament for Asikuma-Odoben-Brakwa, said it is right and appropriate to give credit where it is due to people who rightly deserve them.
P.C Appiah Ofori made this statement in an interview with Adakabre Frimpong Manso on Adom Dwaso Nsem on Thursday when commenting on numerous complaints by some members in the past NPP administration that President Mills, who is touring parts of the country, is refusing to give credits to the Kufuor-led administration for projects it initiated before leaving office.
He explained that if any government fails to acknowledge its predecessor, the masses would certainly know it and judge them as such.
He added that, owing to the poor practice of politics in the country, politicians find it difficult to give credit to each other.
Meanwhile, Minister of Food and Agriculture, Ato Ahwoi has described as selfish and immature, for governments to refuse to appreciate past administrations on projects they initiated.
Story: Samuel Mantey/Adomonline.com/Ghana
Thursday, June 2, 2011
BNI TO INVESTIGATE 8000 GAYS
The Western Regional Minister, Paul Evans Aidoo has revealed that Bureau of National Investigations and the Ghana Health Service is collaborating with the NGO who registered the about 8000 homosexuals in the region to interrogate the about 2000 gays in the region .
According to Mr. Paul Evans Aidoo the measures is to confirm the report and also help reduce the situation in the region.
He stated that they may force to investigations those registered gays so that they check the spread of gayism in the region.
A Constitutional Lawyer, Yaw Anokye Frimpong says there are no direct legal frameworks in the 1992 constitution to arrest the 8000 registered homosexuals in the Western and Central regions.
He explains that criminal code in the constitution do not clearly comes out with on the arrest of homosexuals in the country whether they are registered or not.
Lawyer Yaw Anokye Frimpong said Ghanaians usually confuse religion with the law. He explains that though religiously it’s bad to practice homosexuality, the laws of Ghana have not clearly on the practice of homosexuality.
Meawhile, the Ghana AIDS Commission has issued a statement on the 8000 registered gays in the two regions calling ON Ghanaians to help reduce the number of young people who are lured homosexuality.
The commission said they are already extending services on protection and the use of health products such as lubricants and condoms to identified MSM groups through our CSO’s.
Ghana AIDS Commission is also calling on all religious leaders, traditional leaders, educationists, parents, NGOs working with young people, to get involved in educating our young males on the dangers of being involved in sex with other men.
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According to Mr. Paul Evans Aidoo the measures is to confirm the report and also help reduce the situation in the region.
He stated that they may force to investigations those registered gays so that they check the spread of gayism in the region.
A Constitutional Lawyer, Yaw Anokye Frimpong says there are no direct legal frameworks in the 1992 constitution to arrest the 8000 registered homosexuals in the Western and Central regions.
He explains that criminal code in the constitution do not clearly comes out with on the arrest of homosexuals in the country whether they are registered or not.
Lawyer Yaw Anokye Frimpong said Ghanaians usually confuse religion with the law. He explains that though religiously it’s bad to practice homosexuality, the laws of Ghana have not clearly on the practice of homosexuality.
Meawhile, the Ghana AIDS Commission has issued a statement on the 8000 registered gays in the two regions calling ON Ghanaians to help reduce the number of young people who are lured homosexuality.
The commission said they are already extending services on protection and the use of health products such as lubricants and condoms to identified MSM groups through our CSO’s.
Ghana AIDS Commission is also calling on all religious leaders, traditional leaders, educationists, parents, NGOs working with young people, to get involved in educating our young males on the dangers of being involved in sex with other men.
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Wednesday, June 1, 2011
BNI TO INVESTIGATE 8000 GAYS
The Western Regional Minister, Paul Evans Aidoo has revealed that Bureau of National Investigations and the Ghana Health Service is collaborating with the NGO who registered the about 8000 homosexuals in the region to interrogate the about 2000 gays in the region .
According to Mr. Paul Evans Aidoo the measures is to confirm the report and also help reduce the situation in the region.
He stated that they may force to investigations those registered gays so that they check the spread of gayism in the region.
A Constitutional Lawyer, Yaw Anokye Frimpong says there are no direct legal frameworks in the 1992 constitution to arrest the 8000 registered homosexuals in the Western and Central regions.
He explains that criminal code in the constitution do not clearly comes out with on the arrest of homosexuals in the country whether they are registered or not.
Lawyer Yaw Anokye Frimpong said Ghanaians usually confuse religion with the law. He explains that though religiously it’s bad to practice homosexuality, the laws of Ghana have not clearly on the practice of homosexuality.
Meawhile, the Ghana AIDS Commission has issued a statement on the 8000 registered gays in the two regions calling ON Ghanaians to help reduce the number of young people who are lured homosexuality.
The commission said they are already extending services on protection and the use of health products such as lubricants and condoms to identified MSM groups through our CSO’s.
Ghana AIDS Commission is also calling on all religious leaders, traditional leaders, educationists, parents, NGOs working with young people, to get involved in educating our young males on the dangers of being involved in sex with other men.
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According to Mr. Paul Evans Aidoo the measures is to confirm the report and also help reduce the situation in the region.
He stated that they may force to investigations those registered gays so that they check the spread of gayism in the region.
A Constitutional Lawyer, Yaw Anokye Frimpong says there are no direct legal frameworks in the 1992 constitution to arrest the 8000 registered homosexuals in the Western and Central regions.
He explains that criminal code in the constitution do not clearly comes out with on the arrest of homosexuals in the country whether they are registered or not.
Lawyer Yaw Anokye Frimpong said Ghanaians usually confuse religion with the law. He explains that though religiously it’s bad to practice homosexuality, the laws of Ghana have not clearly on the practice of homosexuality.
Meawhile, the Ghana AIDS Commission has issued a statement on the 8000 registered gays in the two regions calling ON Ghanaians to help reduce the number of young people who are lured homosexuality.
The commission said they are already extending services on protection and the use of health products such as lubricants and condoms to identified MSM groups through our CSO’s.
Ghana AIDS Commission is also calling on all religious leaders, traditional leaders, educationists, parents, NGOs working with young people, to get involved in educating our young males on the dangers of being involved in sex with other men.
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Rome was not built in a day; government will deliver - Koku Anyidoho
The Director of Communications at the Castle, Koku Anyidoho has stated that the fact that projects are not necessarily been undertaken in the nation’s capital does not mean that government is not working.
Mr. Anyidoho says government is focusing more on fulfilling the needs of the most deprived areas across the country.
Koku, who is with President Mills on his tour of the Eastern Region, was speaking on Dwaso Nsem on Adom FM on Wednesday about the visit.
According to him, the government is making sure that the developmental cake is spread across the nation so Accra cannot be the main focus;
He added that the government’s handiwork is being felt more in the rural areas where infrastructural development is going on heavily in the various districts and towns and people who have travelled widely in the regions can attest to that fact.
He cited projects that have been completed including the new Tarkwa Hospital, a new Midwifery Training School at Goaso and a Nursing Training College in Techiman all in the Brong Ahafo Region, Jirapa, Nandom, Lawra and other areas in the Upper East Region are benefiting from five new hospitals among others.
Koku Anyidoho stated that even though some people have refused to see what the President is doing, after President Mills’ first four years, all his good works will be known.
He said President Mills is not distracted by the insults and jokes aimed at tarnishing his reputation and remains focused and determined to fulfill his Better Ghana agenda in his first term in office.
He urged people to be patient with President Mills because Rome was not built in a day and that by the time the four years is over, the government would have delivered on its promises.
Koku Anyidoho however rubbished allegations that President Mills is only undertaking developmental projects in some parts of the region because it is a strong hold of the opposition NPP.
He disclosed that previously unmotorable roads in the Akyem Abuakwa constituency, considered to be NPP flag bearer, Nana Akufo-Addo’s stronghold, have been worked on, while a steel bridge has been constructed in Abuakwa Adukrom among other projects including educational infrastructure, health facilities that have been carried out or are yet to be commenced in the Region.
Eastern Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Julius Debrah also debunked the allegation saying the projects have been spread across the region and that President Mills’ visit during which he will commission various developmental projects will prove that assertion wrong.
He said even though the Region is regarded as a strong hold of the NPP, thousands of people welcomed President Mills on Tuesday when he began his visit.
Mr. Debrah also disclosed that they are putting together a strategy that will see them capture the Eastern Region in the 2012 elections.
Story: Samuel Mantey/Adomonline.com/Ghana
Mr. Anyidoho says government is focusing more on fulfilling the needs of the most deprived areas across the country.
Koku, who is with President Mills on his tour of the Eastern Region, was speaking on Dwaso Nsem on Adom FM on Wednesday about the visit.
According to him, the government is making sure that the developmental cake is spread across the nation so Accra cannot be the main focus;
He added that the government’s handiwork is being felt more in the rural areas where infrastructural development is going on heavily in the various districts and towns and people who have travelled widely in the regions can attest to that fact.
He cited projects that have been completed including the new Tarkwa Hospital, a new Midwifery Training School at Goaso and a Nursing Training College in Techiman all in the Brong Ahafo Region, Jirapa, Nandom, Lawra and other areas in the Upper East Region are benefiting from five new hospitals among others.
Koku Anyidoho stated that even though some people have refused to see what the President is doing, after President Mills’ first four years, all his good works will be known.
He said President Mills is not distracted by the insults and jokes aimed at tarnishing his reputation and remains focused and determined to fulfill his Better Ghana agenda in his first term in office.
He urged people to be patient with President Mills because Rome was not built in a day and that by the time the four years is over, the government would have delivered on its promises.
Koku Anyidoho however rubbished allegations that President Mills is only undertaking developmental projects in some parts of the region because it is a strong hold of the opposition NPP.
He disclosed that previously unmotorable roads in the Akyem Abuakwa constituency, considered to be NPP flag bearer, Nana Akufo-Addo’s stronghold, have been worked on, while a steel bridge has been constructed in Abuakwa Adukrom among other projects including educational infrastructure, health facilities that have been carried out or are yet to be commenced in the Region.
Eastern Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Julius Debrah also debunked the allegation saying the projects have been spread across the region and that President Mills’ visit during which he will commission various developmental projects will prove that assertion wrong.
He said even though the Region is regarded as a strong hold of the NPP, thousands of people welcomed President Mills on Tuesday when he began his visit.
Mr. Debrah also disclosed that they are putting together a strategy that will see them capture the Eastern Region in the 2012 elections.
Story: Samuel Mantey/Adomonline.com/Ghana
May poll shows Nana Addo still in the lead to win elections
A Senior Researcher at research institution, Synovate Ghana, William Mensah, says if elections were to be conducted by today May 31, flag bearer of the NPP, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will triumph over President Mills with 43 percent as against President Mills’ 38 percent.
Mr. Mensah’s outfit, formerly known as Steadman, says research it conducted across the country in May shows that Nana Akufo-Addo is the favourite of people to be President of Ghana.
Speaking on Dwaso Nsem on Tuesday, Mr. Mensah said recent power struggles and verbal sparring in the NDC has not really boosted the chances of the NPP as Nana Addo will win only 43 percent which is quite below the required 50 plus one percent a presidential candidate needs to win an election.
Synovate Ghana conducted a similar research in April this year which put Nana Akufo-Addo in the lead with 43% with President Mills closely behind with 41%.
The May research shows that while Nana Akufo - Addo’s figures have remained constant, President Mills has lost some ground with his percentage reduced to 38%.
The research also revealed that with the exception of the Central Region, Nana Akufo-Addo will win almost all the regions considered to be swing regions in elections.
The figures show that Nana Addo will win 35% as against President Mills’ 32% in the Greater Accra Region, 51% as against 35% in the Brong Ahafo Region, 57% as against 35% while in the Central Region, President Mills scores 44% as against 40% for Nana Addo.
It must indeed be good times for the NPP as the figures also show that the NPP leads in the most favourite party in the country, 44% while the NDC scored 38%.
In the run-up to the NDC Delegates Congress in July Synovate’s research shows that President Mills will win the leadership slot by 70% whiles Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings would score 16%.
The research also discovered that unemployment tops the most serious problems facing Ghanaians today with 39% with high cost of food and fuel coming in second and bribery and corruption coming in third.
About 2,000 Ghanaians, both male and female, who are 18 years and above were interviewed for the survey with about 93% of the interviewees being registered voters.
Only one interview was carried out per household and each respondent spoke for themselves.
Story by Samuel Mantey/Adom News/Ghana
Mr. Mensah’s outfit, formerly known as Steadman, says research it conducted across the country in May shows that Nana Akufo-Addo is the favourite of people to be President of Ghana.
Speaking on Dwaso Nsem on Tuesday, Mr. Mensah said recent power struggles and verbal sparring in the NDC has not really boosted the chances of the NPP as Nana Addo will win only 43 percent which is quite below the required 50 plus one percent a presidential candidate needs to win an election.
Synovate Ghana conducted a similar research in April this year which put Nana Akufo-Addo in the lead with 43% with President Mills closely behind with 41%.
The May research shows that while Nana Akufo - Addo’s figures have remained constant, President Mills has lost some ground with his percentage reduced to 38%.
The research also revealed that with the exception of the Central Region, Nana Akufo-Addo will win almost all the regions considered to be swing regions in elections.
The figures show that Nana Addo will win 35% as against President Mills’ 32% in the Greater Accra Region, 51% as against 35% in the Brong Ahafo Region, 57% as against 35% while in the Central Region, President Mills scores 44% as against 40% for Nana Addo.
It must indeed be good times for the NPP as the figures also show that the NPP leads in the most favourite party in the country, 44% while the NDC scored 38%.
In the run-up to the NDC Delegates Congress in July Synovate’s research shows that President Mills will win the leadership slot by 70% whiles Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings would score 16%.
The research also discovered that unemployment tops the most serious problems facing Ghanaians today with 39% with high cost of food and fuel coming in second and bribery and corruption coming in third.
About 2,000 Ghanaians, both male and female, who are 18 years and above were interviewed for the survey with about 93% of the interviewees being registered voters.
Only one interview was carried out per household and each respondent spoke for themselves.
Story by Samuel Mantey/Adom News/Ghana
GAY ADISCO TEACHER TO BE ARRAIGNED BEFORE COURT
The Mathematics teacher at Adisadel College (ADISCO) in Cape Coast who was dismissed by the school authorities for sodomising some students is being arraigned before court.
The Regional Coordinator of Domestic Violence and Support Unit (DOVVSU) in the Central Region, ASP George Appiah Sakyi, says they are putting together all the evidence against him after which he will be put before court.
The teacher, Richard Atta Panyin alleged to have abused six students of the school but only one of them was bold enough to reveal his ordeal to the authorities.
The activities of Panyin, who is married with three children, came to light when the sick student identified him to the doctor attending to him, who in turn reported the teacher to the ADISCO authorities.
According to reports, Panyin, who had previously taught at St Augustine's College, had been sacked for a similar offence in his previous school before he relocated to ADISCO in late 2010.
However, ASP George Appiah Sakyi says all that is left now is for some of the students who were victims to agree to testify against him in court.
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The Regional Coordinator of Domestic Violence and Support Unit (DOVVSU) in the Central Region, ASP George Appiah Sakyi, says they are putting together all the evidence against him after which he will be put before court.
The teacher, Richard Atta Panyin alleged to have abused six students of the school but only one of them was bold enough to reveal his ordeal to the authorities.
The activities of Panyin, who is married with three children, came to light when the sick student identified him to the doctor attending to him, who in turn reported the teacher to the ADISCO authorities.
According to reports, Panyin, who had previously taught at St Augustine's College, had been sacked for a similar offence in his previous school before he relocated to ADISCO in late 2010.
However, ASP George Appiah Sakyi says all that is left now is for some of the students who were victims to agree to testify against him in court.
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PEOPLE CALLS FOR THE ARREST OF REGISTERED HOMOSEXUALS
Some citizens in the Central Region have call on the President to immediate arrest the registered homosexuals in the region.
According to them, homosexuals have no stay in the country hence the government must take drastic measure to arrest and detain the registered gays.
The people say it infringes on the constitution to have bisexual relationship.
The Cape Coasters made these appeal when the 8000 homosexuals were registered by non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in the Western and some parts of the Central regions, with majority of them infected with sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including HIV/AIDS.
They include students in junior and senior high schools (JHS/SHS), the polytechnics and workers.
But the people are calling on the government to immediate tackle the issue by arresting them.
In the western region, the people has express their shock in the news that about 2000 gays have registered in the region.
The people caution the government to take immediate steps to punish those individuals.
According to them, homosexuals have no stay in the country hence the government must take drastic measure to arrest and detain the registered gays.
The people say it infringes on the constitution to have bisexual relationship.
The Cape Coasters made these appeal when the 8000 homosexuals were registered by non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in the Western and some parts of the Central regions, with majority of them infected with sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including HIV/AIDS.
They include students in junior and senior high schools (JHS/SHS), the polytechnics and workers.
But the people are calling on the government to immediate tackle the issue by arresting them.
In the western region, the people has express their shock in the news that about 2000 gays have registered in the region.
The people caution the government to take immediate steps to punish those individuals.
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