The President of the Tema Branch of the National Service Personal, Akwasi Mintah has slam back at the Minister of Local government Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo that service persons should have their first three months at the Military to instill discipline and commitment.
He explains that in the Western World their asset is the Military hence the law to post every citizen to do their national service at the Military.
He suggested that the best way to inculcate discipline among the youth is to tackle the situation at the grassroots level and not by discussing impracticable decisions.
Akwasi Mintah was speaking to Adom news at the Dinner ceremony to mark the national service celebration in Tema.
According to him, the government must make the Metro Mass Transit Transport free for service personal to serve as a motivation to them.
Meanwhile, the Municipal Chief Executive of Ashaiman, Nuumo Adinortey Addison tasks the personals not to rely on government for employment but establish their jobs.
End.
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Sunday, July 31, 2011
CULTURE OF SAVINGS HAS IMPROVED BUT…
The Executive Director of Databank Financial Services, David Ogbarmey Tetteh says the investment culture of the people has improved in the past year.
But he explains that a lot of education needs to be done to promote savings culture among Ghanaians that would support the significantly higher levels of investment to propel the country improve the investment culture by 2015.
He said the banks and financial institutions need to roll out better policies that would encourage people to save, build capital and invest in businesses.
He alluded to people finding it difficult to save because packages presented to them are not favorable, and some feel that inflation, low interests and bank charges will wipe off their meager savings.
He made these statements at the Databank Annual General meeting in Accra.
But he explains that a lot of education needs to be done to promote savings culture among Ghanaians that would support the significantly higher levels of investment to propel the country improve the investment culture by 2015.
He said the banks and financial institutions need to roll out better policies that would encourage people to save, build capital and invest in businesses.
He alluded to people finding it difficult to save because packages presented to them are not favorable, and some feel that inflation, low interests and bank charges will wipe off their meager savings.
He made these statements at the Databank Annual General meeting in Accra.
DATABANK TO GO OIL
The Executive Director of Databank Financial Services, David Ogbarmey Tetteh has hinted that his outfit would create new financial needs to meet investment in the oil industry.
He explains that there are great opportunities in the new sector hence the decision to verge into the industry. He added that very soon Databank will introduce new products for investment in the oil industry
With the commencement of oil drilling in December 2010, David Tetteh says Ghana’s Economy will project by 12 per cent which will be fuelled by the Oil and the agric industry.
Meanwhile, the Executive Chairman of Databank Financial Services, Ken Ofori Atta has hinted that public expenditure will increase ahead of the Presidential and Parliamentary elections next year.
He explains that he expects the Hospitality, financial and the construction sector to grow from the Oil find.
End.
He explains that there are great opportunities in the new sector hence the decision to verge into the industry. He added that very soon Databank will introduce new products for investment in the oil industry
With the commencement of oil drilling in December 2010, David Tetteh says Ghana’s Economy will project by 12 per cent which will be fuelled by the Oil and the agric industry.
Meanwhile, the Executive Chairman of Databank Financial Services, Ken Ofori Atta has hinted that public expenditure will increase ahead of the Presidential and Parliamentary elections next year.
He explains that he expects the Hospitality, financial and the construction sector to grow from the Oil find.
End.
Thursday, July 28, 2011
SCIENTIST EXPLAINS BIRIM RIVER REDUCING WATER LEVELS
The Ghana Metrological Agency has slammed the claim that the spiritual purification has led to the water levels of the Birim River.
A Meteorologist at the Ghana Metrological agency, Rev Stephen Nyakotey-Quaw explains that the poor drainage around the river banks it makes it difficult for the river to flow.
He says the water then turns to find it way causes flood in the community.
Rev. Nyakotey Quaw stress that the after some time the water saturates in the ground making the water dry up after reaching it over banks.
According to him, the water reducing to its normal bank is normal reaction which does not need any spiritual purification.
He explains to Adom news the scientific methods behind the water rescinding of the water banks.
A Meteorologist at the Ghana Metrological agency, Rev Stephen Nyakotey-Quaw explains that the poor drainage around the river banks it makes it difficult for the river to flow.
He says the water then turns to find it way causes flood in the community.
Rev. Nyakotey Quaw stress that the after some time the water saturates in the ground making the water dry up after reaching it over banks.
According to him, the water reducing to its normal bank is normal reaction which does not need any spiritual purification.
He explains to Adom news the scientific methods behind the water rescinding of the water banks.
MANKESSIM TRADITIONAL COUNCIL DENIES INVOLVEMENT OF 4 DEATHS
The Mankessim traditional council has denied their involvement in the recent killings in the community as speculated.
The Queen mother of the Mankessim traditional council, Nana Ama Amisa says the palace has no hands in the 4 people who were killed in the week on different occasions.
She noted that they are aware of the people behind the speculation and that they will do their best to arrest the culprit behind the death of the 4 people.
Nana Ama Amisa who is also the head of queen mothers in the central region made these statements when she led the youth on a float in the municipality to educate them on personal safety measures to prevent further attacks.
Nana Ama Amisa suspects foreigners who have invaded the area as people behind the recent killings of the 4 people.
She called on the government to arrange special security for the community in the wake of insecurities in the area.
The Queen mother of the Mankessim traditional council, Nana Ama Amisa says the palace has no hands in the 4 people who were killed in the week on different occasions.
She noted that they are aware of the people behind the speculation and that they will do their best to arrest the culprit behind the death of the 4 people.
Nana Ama Amisa who is also the head of queen mothers in the central region made these statements when she led the youth on a float in the municipality to educate them on personal safety measures to prevent further attacks.
Nana Ama Amisa suspects foreigners who have invaded the area as people behind the recent killings of the 4 people.
She called on the government to arrange special security for the community in the wake of insecurities in the area.
20 WAYS OF SAYING 'NO'
So how do you say "no" without insulting the other person, feeling consumed with guilt, or hurting your own credibility? We need to find a way to say "no" without dragging up all of those HIDDEN FEARS -- they'll think I'm lazy or selfish, that I have no career drive, that I'm not ambitious, that I have no concern for other people. And it's time to give up all of those roles you're so proud of -- supermom, martyr, hero -- but are keeping you from finding true peace. Below are 20 ways of saying 'NO' wothout fear or favour.
1. "I CAN'T RIGHT NOW, BUT I CAN DO IT LATER"
If you really want to help the person but don't have time now, tell them so. Offer a later time or date -- if they can't wait for you they will find someone else.
2. "I'M REALLY NOT THE MOST QUALIFIED PERSON FOR THE JOB"
If you don't feel that you have adequate skills to take on a task, that's okay. It's better to admit your limitations up front than feel overwhelmed down the road.
3. "I JUST DON'T HAVE ANY ROOM IN MY CALENDAR RIGHT NOW"
Be honest if your schedule is filled -- and "filled" doesn't have to mean really FILLED! It just means you have scheduled as much as you are willing and you're stopping.
4. "I CAN'T, BUT LET ME GIVE YOU THE NAME OF SOMEONE WHO CAN"
If you aren't available to help out, offer another qualified resource. Professionals do this all the time when they refer a client to a colleague.
5. "I HAVE ANOTHER COMMITMENT"
And it doesn't matter what that commitment is. It could be a meeting or a dentist appointment or a day in the park with your kid. The point is, you aren't available.
6. "I'M IN THE MIDDLE OF SEVERAL PROJECTS AND CAN'T SPARE THE TIME"
Let people know when you have already accepted other responsibilities -- no one is going to fault you for having already filled your plate.
7. "I'VE HAD A FEW THINGS COME UP AND I NEED TO DEAL WITH THOSE FIRST"
Unexpected things happen that throw your schedule off -- it happens. So accept that you may need to make a few adjustments until your life stabilizes again.
8. "I WOULD RATHER DECLINE THAN END UP DOING A MEDIOCRE JOB"
Knowing that you aren't able to deliver a quality product -- for whatever reason -- is reason enough for turning a request down.
9. "I'M REALLY FOCUSING MORE ON MY PERSONAL AND FAMILY LIFE RIGHT NOW"
People act ashamed of wanting to spend time with their families -- like it means they don't have goals. Having a strong family is a goal in and of itself!
10. "I'M REALLY FOCUSING MORE ON MY CAREER RIGHT NOW"
The reverse is true also -- you may have to give up some civic or community duties to focus your energies on a work-related task (and that's fine, too!)
11. "I REALLY DON'T ENJOY THAT KIND OF WORK"
Who said you were supposed to enjoy your chores and assignments?! Well, if you don't enjoy them, why do them? Life isn't about drudgery and boredom.
12. "I CAN'T, BUT I'M HAPPY TO HELP OUT WITH ANOTHER TASK"
If someone asks you to do something you really despise, refuse -- but then offer to help with something you find more enjoyable or stimulating.
13. "I'VE LEARNED IN THE PAST THAT THIS REALLY ISN'T MY STRONG SUIT"
Another way of admitting your limitations. Did you know that actually makes you stronger? Knowing what you can handle and what you can't is a tremendous talent!
14. "I'M SURE YOU WILL DO A WONDERFUL JOB ON YOUR OWN"
Many times, people ask for help because they doubt their own abilities. Let the other person know that you have confidence that they will succeed.
15. "I DON'T HAVE ANY EXPERIENCE WITH THAT, SO I CAN'T HELP YOU"
Volunteering to help out shouldn't mean that you have to learn an entirely new set of skills. Offer to help out with something you already know how to do.
16. "I'M NOT COMFORTABLE WITH THAT"
You might be uncomfortable with the people involved, the type of work, the moral implications -- this is a very respectful way to avoid a sticky situation.
17. "I HATE TO SPLIT MY ATTENTION AMONG TOO MANY PROJECTS"
Let people know that you want to do a good job for them -- but that you can't when your focus is too divided or splintered.
18. "I'M COMMITTED TO LEAVING SOME TIME FOR MYSELF IN MY SCHEDULE"
Selfish, selfish, selfish! But in a good way! Treat your personal time like any other appointment -- block it off in your calendar and guard it with your life!
19. "I'M NOT TAKING ON ANY NEW PROJECTS RIGHT NOW"
You aren't saying that you will never help out again -- just that you feel your schedule is as full as you would like right now.
20. "NO"
Sometimes it's okay just to say no! Just make sure that you say it in a way that expresses respect and courtesy -- that leaves the door open for good relations.
1. "I CAN'T RIGHT NOW, BUT I CAN DO IT LATER"
If you really want to help the person but don't have time now, tell them so. Offer a later time or date -- if they can't wait for you they will find someone else.
2. "I'M REALLY NOT THE MOST QUALIFIED PERSON FOR THE JOB"
If you don't feel that you have adequate skills to take on a task, that's okay. It's better to admit your limitations up front than feel overwhelmed down the road.
3. "I JUST DON'T HAVE ANY ROOM IN MY CALENDAR RIGHT NOW"
Be honest if your schedule is filled -- and "filled" doesn't have to mean really FILLED! It just means you have scheduled as much as you are willing and you're stopping.
4. "I CAN'T, BUT LET ME GIVE YOU THE NAME OF SOMEONE WHO CAN"
If you aren't available to help out, offer another qualified resource. Professionals do this all the time when they refer a client to a colleague.
5. "I HAVE ANOTHER COMMITMENT"
And it doesn't matter what that commitment is. It could be a meeting or a dentist appointment or a day in the park with your kid. The point is, you aren't available.
6. "I'M IN THE MIDDLE OF SEVERAL PROJECTS AND CAN'T SPARE THE TIME"
Let people know when you have already accepted other responsibilities -- no one is going to fault you for having already filled your plate.
7. "I'VE HAD A FEW THINGS COME UP AND I NEED TO DEAL WITH THOSE FIRST"
Unexpected things happen that throw your schedule off -- it happens. So accept that you may need to make a few adjustments until your life stabilizes again.
8. "I WOULD RATHER DECLINE THAN END UP DOING A MEDIOCRE JOB"
Knowing that you aren't able to deliver a quality product -- for whatever reason -- is reason enough for turning a request down.
9. "I'M REALLY FOCUSING MORE ON MY PERSONAL AND FAMILY LIFE RIGHT NOW"
People act ashamed of wanting to spend time with their families -- like it means they don't have goals. Having a strong family is a goal in and of itself!
10. "I'M REALLY FOCUSING MORE ON MY CAREER RIGHT NOW"
The reverse is true also -- you may have to give up some civic or community duties to focus your energies on a work-related task (and that's fine, too!)
11. "I REALLY DON'T ENJOY THAT KIND OF WORK"
Who said you were supposed to enjoy your chores and assignments?! Well, if you don't enjoy them, why do them? Life isn't about drudgery and boredom.
12. "I CAN'T, BUT I'M HAPPY TO HELP OUT WITH ANOTHER TASK"
If someone asks you to do something you really despise, refuse -- but then offer to help with something you find more enjoyable or stimulating.
13. "I'VE LEARNED IN THE PAST THAT THIS REALLY ISN'T MY STRONG SUIT"
Another way of admitting your limitations. Did you know that actually makes you stronger? Knowing what you can handle and what you can't is a tremendous talent!
14. "I'M SURE YOU WILL DO A WONDERFUL JOB ON YOUR OWN"
Many times, people ask for help because they doubt their own abilities. Let the other person know that you have confidence that they will succeed.
15. "I DON'T HAVE ANY EXPERIENCE WITH THAT, SO I CAN'T HELP YOU"
Volunteering to help out shouldn't mean that you have to learn an entirely new set of skills. Offer to help out with something you already know how to do.
16. "I'M NOT COMFORTABLE WITH THAT"
You might be uncomfortable with the people involved, the type of work, the moral implications -- this is a very respectful way to avoid a sticky situation.
17. "I HATE TO SPLIT MY ATTENTION AMONG TOO MANY PROJECTS"
Let people know that you want to do a good job for them -- but that you can't when your focus is too divided or splintered.
18. "I'M COMMITTED TO LEAVING SOME TIME FOR MYSELF IN MY SCHEDULE"
Selfish, selfish, selfish! But in a good way! Treat your personal time like any other appointment -- block it off in your calendar and guard it with your life!
19. "I'M NOT TAKING ON ANY NEW PROJECTS RIGHT NOW"
You aren't saying that you will never help out again -- just that you feel your schedule is as full as you would like right now.
20. "NO"
Sometimes it's okay just to say no! Just make sure that you say it in a way that expresses respect and courtesy -- that leaves the door open for good relations.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
THE PRINCIPLE PART OF FORGIVENESS
FIRST PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF OAKDALE PASTOR T. R. KELLEY
SERIES: FORGIVENESS – A STUDY IN PHILEMON
LESSON 01: THE PARTS OF FORGIVENESS (Introduction to a study of Philemon)
READ: PROVERBS 19:11
IMPORTANT: Whether the offense is big or small, forgiveness is a process that only God can accomplish in us. Forgiveness is beyond us – it is the work of God in us.
Overlooking a transgression is to look beyond the transgression.
As we forgive, we bring glory to God, for we are never more like God than when we forgive.
I. THE PRINCIPLE PART OF FORGIVENESS
Throughout the Scriptures we are taught three basic principles of forgiveness:
A. PRINCIPLE 1: FORGIVE THOSE WHO SIN AGAINST US
READ: MATTHEW 6:12; 18:21
To forgive completely requires one of the most difficult of all adjustments, but Jesus describes it so simply. Just as we need forgiveness, so we must forgive others.
Forgiving others bears witness to the power of God over the worst that life can deal.
B. PRINCIPLE 2: FORGIVE AND BE FORGIVEN
READ: MATTHEW 6:14; LUKE 6:37
“We need not climb up into heaven to see whether our sins are forgiven. Let us look into our hearts and see if we can forgive others.” – Thomas Watson
IMPORTANT: All people are on common ground as sinners in need of God’s forgiveness. If we don’t forgive others, we are in fact denying and rejecting God’s forgiveness of us (see Ephesians 4:32; Colossians 3:13).
C. PRINCIPLE 3: DON’T FORGIVE AND YOU WON’T BE FORGIVEN
READ: MATTHEW 6:15; MARK 11:25
There are petitions for the believer to ask from God, but there are also conditions for the answers to be received.
PASTORAL NOTE: If a person becomes bitter and angry over a wrong done, prayer is impossible. God wants us to deal with our “horizontal” relationships in order to have a clear “vertical” relationship (see also Matthew 5:23-24).
IMPORTANT: For a person to pray while bearing a grudge is like a tree sprouting leaves and bearing no fruit (Mark 11:13). True faith changes the heart. Real prayer dismantles pride and vengeance, filling the holes with love. Real faith seeks peace. For our churches to have prayer power, there must be harmony and forgiveness evident in the body of believers. Let go of hurts, abandon grudges, and forgive others.
As principle-centered people, we are called upon again and again to forgive. The principles of forgiveness are given priority throughout the scriptures to be placed into practice.
II. THE PARABLE PART OF FORGIVENESS
Jesus reminds us of the practice of forgiveness through parables. In two parables Jesus points us to forgive like God and not like man. Someone has said, “We are never more like God than when we can forgive others.”
A. FORGIVING LIKE GOD – THE PRODIGAL SON
READ: LUKE 15:18-20
Jesus shows us the heart of the one who is willing to forgive – eager, not reluctant – he doesn’t even wait for the sinner to get home.
Jesus shows us the heart of the Father who forgives – eagerly, totally forgive (not just tolerate), and forgive lavishly.
B. UNFORGIVING LIKE MAN – THE UNFORGIVING SERVANT
READ: MATTHEW 18:26-30
Man nurses grudges, and God eagerly forgives and restores.
Man keeps score, God totally and lavishly forgives and forgets.
III. THE PERSONAL PART OF FORGIVENESS
Taking the principles and parables we come to the personal part of forgiveness. It is not enough to have some good rules and a nice story or two – forgiveness is personal.
A. PHILEMON IN PANORAMA (BRIEF)
1. Philemon was saved through the ministry of Paul.
2. Philemon was a slave owner, a common practice in Paul’s day.
3. Onesimus was a slave of Philemon’s and he stole from Philemon, running away to Rome (verse 17).
4. Onesimus encounters Paul and is led to salvation (verse 10).
5. Onesimus is sent back to Philemon with letter in hand (verse 12).
B. PHILEMON IN PURPOSE
Forgiveness seems to be the over-arching purpose for personal application in the book of Philemon, though other purposes can be viewed.
1. Purpose of the Nature of Christian Love – Forgiveness is fleshed out by love.
2. Purpose of the Providential Care of God – Forgiveness is one of the great acts of God’s care.
3. Purpose of the Principles for Christian Relations – Forgiveness reconciles and restores relations.
C. PHILEMON IN PERSONAL
In the next three lessons, forgiveness is going to be personalized in the way of…
1. Character of Forgiveness – what is the character of one who forgives.
2. Action of Forgiveness – what action is needed to forgive.
3. Motivation of Forgiveness – what motivates a person to forgive.
As you can tell, forgiveness is going to be brought to the forefront of our lives with the hopes that we will become more like God and forgive.
SERIES: FORGIVENESS – A STUDY IN PHILEMON
LESSON 01: THE PARTS OF FORGIVENESS (Introduction to a study of Philemon)
READ: PROVERBS 19:11
IMPORTANT: Whether the offense is big or small, forgiveness is a process that only God can accomplish in us. Forgiveness is beyond us – it is the work of God in us.
Overlooking a transgression is to look beyond the transgression.
As we forgive, we bring glory to God, for we are never more like God than when we forgive.
I. THE PRINCIPLE PART OF FORGIVENESS
Throughout the Scriptures we are taught three basic principles of forgiveness:
A. PRINCIPLE 1: FORGIVE THOSE WHO SIN AGAINST US
READ: MATTHEW 6:12; 18:21
To forgive completely requires one of the most difficult of all adjustments, but Jesus describes it so simply. Just as we need forgiveness, so we must forgive others.
Forgiving others bears witness to the power of God over the worst that life can deal.
B. PRINCIPLE 2: FORGIVE AND BE FORGIVEN
READ: MATTHEW 6:14; LUKE 6:37
“We need not climb up into heaven to see whether our sins are forgiven. Let us look into our hearts and see if we can forgive others.” – Thomas Watson
IMPORTANT: All people are on common ground as sinners in need of God’s forgiveness. If we don’t forgive others, we are in fact denying and rejecting God’s forgiveness of us (see Ephesians 4:32; Colossians 3:13).
C. PRINCIPLE 3: DON’T FORGIVE AND YOU WON’T BE FORGIVEN
READ: MATTHEW 6:15; MARK 11:25
There are petitions for the believer to ask from God, but there are also conditions for the answers to be received.
PASTORAL NOTE: If a person becomes bitter and angry over a wrong done, prayer is impossible. God wants us to deal with our “horizontal” relationships in order to have a clear “vertical” relationship (see also Matthew 5:23-24).
IMPORTANT: For a person to pray while bearing a grudge is like a tree sprouting leaves and bearing no fruit (Mark 11:13). True faith changes the heart. Real prayer dismantles pride and vengeance, filling the holes with love. Real faith seeks peace. For our churches to have prayer power, there must be harmony and forgiveness evident in the body of believers. Let go of hurts, abandon grudges, and forgive others.
As principle-centered people, we are called upon again and again to forgive. The principles of forgiveness are given priority throughout the scriptures to be placed into practice.
II. THE PARABLE PART OF FORGIVENESS
Jesus reminds us of the practice of forgiveness through parables. In two parables Jesus points us to forgive like God and not like man. Someone has said, “We are never more like God than when we can forgive others.”
A. FORGIVING LIKE GOD – THE PRODIGAL SON
READ: LUKE 15:18-20
Jesus shows us the heart of the one who is willing to forgive – eager, not reluctant – he doesn’t even wait for the sinner to get home.
Jesus shows us the heart of the Father who forgives – eagerly, totally forgive (not just tolerate), and forgive lavishly.
B. UNFORGIVING LIKE MAN – THE UNFORGIVING SERVANT
READ: MATTHEW 18:26-30
Man nurses grudges, and God eagerly forgives and restores.
Man keeps score, God totally and lavishly forgives and forgets.
III. THE PERSONAL PART OF FORGIVENESS
Taking the principles and parables we come to the personal part of forgiveness. It is not enough to have some good rules and a nice story or two – forgiveness is personal.
A. PHILEMON IN PANORAMA (BRIEF)
1. Philemon was saved through the ministry of Paul.
2. Philemon was a slave owner, a common practice in Paul’s day.
3. Onesimus was a slave of Philemon’s and he stole from Philemon, running away to Rome (verse 17).
4. Onesimus encounters Paul and is led to salvation (verse 10).
5. Onesimus is sent back to Philemon with letter in hand (verse 12).
B. PHILEMON IN PURPOSE
Forgiveness seems to be the over-arching purpose for personal application in the book of Philemon, though other purposes can be viewed.
1. Purpose of the Nature of Christian Love – Forgiveness is fleshed out by love.
2. Purpose of the Providential Care of God – Forgiveness is one of the great acts of God’s care.
3. Purpose of the Principles for Christian Relations – Forgiveness reconciles and restores relations.
C. PHILEMON IN PERSONAL
In the next three lessons, forgiveness is going to be personalized in the way of…
1. Character of Forgiveness – what is the character of one who forgives.
2. Action of Forgiveness – what action is needed to forgive.
3. Motivation of Forgiveness – what motivates a person to forgive.
As you can tell, forgiveness is going to be brought to the forefront of our lives with the hopes that we will become more like God and forgive.
BIRIM CHIEF LINQUIST BELIEVES WATER PURIFICATION WILL HALT FURTHER FLOOD DAMAGES
THE Chief Linguist of Akyem state and its environs believe that the purification of the ritual has appeased the Birim river god.
He stated that they there will be no more flooding in the area.
Yaw Antwi stress that the performance of the rituals is necessary to appease the gods who are believed to be angry with residents and chiefs over galamsey activities affecting the river.
The Linguist of the area Yaw Antwi noted that they expect the water banks to return to normalcy by the close of the week.
Meanwhile, the Communication director at the Castle, Koku Anyidoho says government is ready to do anything possible to avert the problem.\
Speaking to Adakabre Frimpong Manso on Dwaso Nsem today, he stated that government is ready to perform rituals to answer the gods.
Our reporter Kwesi Azor has visited the Birim River and reports that the water level is beginning to reach its normal level.
He stated that they there will be no more flooding in the area.
Yaw Antwi stress that the performance of the rituals is necessary to appease the gods who are believed to be angry with residents and chiefs over galamsey activities affecting the river.
The Linguist of the area Yaw Antwi noted that they expect the water banks to return to normalcy by the close of the week.
Meanwhile, the Communication director at the Castle, Koku Anyidoho says government is ready to do anything possible to avert the problem.\
Speaking to Adakabre Frimpong Manso on Dwaso Nsem today, he stated that government is ready to perform rituals to answer the gods.
Our reporter Kwesi Azor has visited the Birim River and reports that the water level is beginning to reach its normal level.
BIRIM CHIEF LINQUIST BELIEVES WATER PURIFICATION WILL HALT FURTHER FLOOD DAMAGES
THE Chief Linguist of Akyem state and its environs believe that the purification of the ritual has appeased the Birim river god.
He stated that they there will be no more flooding in the area.
Yaw Antwi stress that the performance of the rituals is necessary to appease the gods who are believed to be angry with residents and chiefs over galamsey activities affecting the river.
The Linguist of the area Yaw Antwi noted that they expect the water banks to return to normalcy by the close of the week.
Meanwhile, the Communication director at the Castle, Koku Anyidoho says government is ready to do anything possible to avert the problem.\
Speaking to Adakabre Frimpong Manso on Dwaso Nsem today, he stated that government is ready to perform rituals to answer the gods.
Our reporter Kwesi Azor has visited the Birim River and reports that the water level is beginning to reach its normal level.
He stated that they there will be no more flooding in the area.
Yaw Antwi stress that the performance of the rituals is necessary to appease the gods who are believed to be angry with residents and chiefs over galamsey activities affecting the river.
The Linguist of the area Yaw Antwi noted that they expect the water banks to return to normalcy by the close of the week.
Meanwhile, the Communication director at the Castle, Koku Anyidoho says government is ready to do anything possible to avert the problem.\
Speaking to Adakabre Frimpong Manso on Dwaso Nsem today, he stated that government is ready to perform rituals to answer the gods.
Our reporter Kwesi Azor has visited the Birim River and reports that the water level is beginning to reach its normal level.
BIRIM CHIEF LINQUIST BELIEVES WATER PURIFICATION WILL HALT FURTHER FLOOD DAMAGES
THE Chief Linguist of Akyem state and its environs believe that the purification of the ritual has appeased the Birim river god.
He stated that they there will be no more flooding in the area.
Yaw Antwi stress that the performance of the rituals is necessary to appease the gods who are believed to be angry with residents and chiefs over galamsey activities affecting the river.
The Linguist of the area Yaw Antwi noted that they expect the water banks to return to normalcy by the close of the week.
Meanwhile, the Communication director at the Castle, Koku Anyidoho says government is ready to do anything possible to avert the problem.\
Speaking to Adakabre Frimpong Manso on Dwaso Nsem today, he stated that government is ready to perform rituals to answer the gods.
Our reporter Kwesi Azor has visited the Birim River and reports that the water level is beginning to reach its normal level.
He stated that they there will be no more flooding in the area.
Yaw Antwi stress that the performance of the rituals is necessary to appease the gods who are believed to be angry with residents and chiefs over galamsey activities affecting the river.
The Linguist of the area Yaw Antwi noted that they expect the water banks to return to normalcy by the close of the week.
Meanwhile, the Communication director at the Castle, Koku Anyidoho says government is ready to do anything possible to avert the problem.\
Speaking to Adakabre Frimpong Manso on Dwaso Nsem today, he stated that government is ready to perform rituals to answer the gods.
Our reporter Kwesi Azor has visited the Birim River and reports that the water level is beginning to reach its normal level.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
CHIEFS PURIFIES BIRIM RIVER TO HALT FURTHER FLOOD DAMAGES
Chiefs and fetish priests of Akyem state and its environs this morning performed the necessary rituals to appease the Birim river god and prevent more flooding in the area.
The performance of the rituals according to locals is necessary to appease the gods who are believed to be angry with residents and chiefs over galamsey activities affecting the river.
The Kontihene of the Akyem Kotoku area who led the delegation to the area, Obrempong Gyamfi Sarfo Kyere II said they believe that rituals will be accepted by the gods.
He however warned that the palace will take drastic steps to punish people who defile the river by committing abortion and using the river as refuse dump.
Adom fm correspondent Kwesi Azor in an interviewed with Obrempong Gyamfi Sarfo Kyere II stressed that they are optimistic that the river will return to its normal level after the rituals.
According to Obrempong Gyamfi Sarfo Kyere II, he was directed by the Kotokuhene Dr Frimpong Manso to offer the gods with a white sheep and 2 schnapps for the rituals.
The rituals became necessary when over 1,000 residents of Akyem Oda were rendered homeless when the Birim River overflowed its banks and flooded some 500 homes.
Among the areas affected were the Oda Asomodwe, Oda Jamaica, Oda Old Town, Pentecost, Kade and Oda Old Town Zongo.
Obrempong Gyamfi Sarfo Kyere II noted that they expect the water banks to return to normalcy by the close of the week.
Story: Samuel Mantey/Adom news/Ghana
The performance of the rituals according to locals is necessary to appease the gods who are believed to be angry with residents and chiefs over galamsey activities affecting the river.
The Kontihene of the Akyem Kotoku area who led the delegation to the area, Obrempong Gyamfi Sarfo Kyere II said they believe that rituals will be accepted by the gods.
He however warned that the palace will take drastic steps to punish people who defile the river by committing abortion and using the river as refuse dump.
Adom fm correspondent Kwesi Azor in an interviewed with Obrempong Gyamfi Sarfo Kyere II stressed that they are optimistic that the river will return to its normal level after the rituals.
According to Obrempong Gyamfi Sarfo Kyere II, he was directed by the Kotokuhene Dr Frimpong Manso to offer the gods with a white sheep and 2 schnapps for the rituals.
The rituals became necessary when over 1,000 residents of Akyem Oda were rendered homeless when the Birim River overflowed its banks and flooded some 500 homes.
Among the areas affected were the Oda Asomodwe, Oda Jamaica, Oda Old Town, Pentecost, Kade and Oda Old Town Zongo.
Obrempong Gyamfi Sarfo Kyere II noted that they expect the water banks to return to normalcy by the close of the week.
Story: Samuel Mantey/Adom news/Ghana
Monday, July 25, 2011
PHILIPA BAAFI LIED ABOUT HER TRIPLETS: BY DC INVESTIGATION TEAM; DC DETECTIVE GROUP.
When we first heard about the death of Philipa Baafi’striplets, our heart went out for her and we prayed that God should give her the strength to cope with the unfortunate tragedy. With a sympathetic heart, we went further to inquire about how it all happen but all the stories and articles including the personal narrations and accounts of the tragedy given by our beloved Philipa and the husband in various interviews didn’t quite add up. This made us to investigate the story further.
Philipa Baafi claimed that she gave birth to triplets on the 24thof September 2007 at Maryland, a state in the United States of America. In an exclusive interview during KwasiAboagye’s “Gospel Hour” programme on Peace FM onSunday, April 3, 2011, she claimed that the triplets had died three years ago and her husband Mr Kwame Kairikariconfirms her wife’s story in an interview with Peace FM's 'Entertainment Review' on Thursday, April 7 2011, he saidthat four months after the children were born, they became very sick and were taken to the hospital where they wereadmitted and put in the intensive care unit and were put in anincubator. Mr Kwame Kaikari said that their brain could not develop properly and some two months later, they were advised by the doctors to take them out of the incubator and see if they will be able to survive on their own, but unfortunately, they couldn’t and they died afterwards. The couple also claimed that they could not break the heart oftheir fans and Ghanaians’ who already congratulated and was very happy for them about the birth of their triplets, so they decided to keep it to themselves until most recent. They also claimed that only one closed family member and their pastor knew about the death of the triplet.
The problem with the account given by the couple is that they don’t make any sense, medically and logically and common sense dictates that there are elements of lies in it. First because it is medically impossible for a four month old baby to be put in an incubator as incubators are used only for prematurely born babies.
Secondly, from our investigation, there was no record of asingle triplet’s birth between June and November 2007 in Maryland, USA. Records show that only 27 women gave birth to twins during these periods and only one death was recorded of a baby girl on the 13th of August 2007.
Mr Kwame Kairakari recently revealed that the triplets were given birth to at Holy Cross Hospital, Silver Spring, 20904,Maryland, USA. We called the hospital on the 22nd of July 2011 to inquire about his claimed and the hospital confirmed that there is no record of a birth of triplet in the month of September 2007, neither was there any record of a birth toPhilipa Baafi and Kwame Kairikari.
Thirdly, how possible could it have been that she lost threebabies in a day and only one family member knew? Where was she staying in America, was it in the hotel, a friend’s place or family member’s place? And if it was a family member, is she the one family member that knew about the death? How about the family members’ names she mentioned during an interview with Regina Ani-Awukubea of The Statesman Newspaper on the 16th of August 2008 when she was asked how she was coping with her triplets she replied saying
“It is not easy at all but with support from my aunts Kate, Felicia and Hannah, they are doing perfectly well and I am very grateful to these helpful relatives. I also thank God for the lives of these kids because they - Nana Kojo NhyiraKakari, Nana Kojo Nhyiraba Kakari and Nana NhyiraKakari - will be a year old on September 24”
We are not entirely dismissing her claim, but we are calling for her and her husband to come forward and give the people of Ghana evidential and better explanation or rather tell us the truth about the story. Let also recall some of the events that took place during the time she allegedly lost her triplets. If Philipa Baafi triplet had died about six months after their birth, that will mean that they died around March/April 2008, and Ghanaians should ask her when she started her campaign trail with the NPP party in 2008 and let us not forget The July 13, 2008 Party rally at the old Kasoa Market in the central region. Did she look like someone that had lost three children in a day only three months before the live eventperformance show? Let us also ask her where she was on Thursday 20th of March 2008, because from Mr Kwame Kairikari comments stated above, the triplets were still in the incubator or had recently died as at that date and on that date, MUSEKE.COM an online media website posted an interview of Philipa Baafi and also acknowledge the presence of the husband during that interview. When asked about her triplets,she was quoted saying;
“Philipa: I wasn’t expecting it, I thought it would be two. It was a great miracle. There is a song, called WayeyiebEdoso (your praises would be a lot). I never thought it would be done, and what I didn’t think of, that’s what God has done.
They are called Nhyira mma and were born on a Monday- Nana Kwadwo Nhyira, Kwadwo Nhyira ba, and NanaAdwoa Nhyira.”
If philipa’s triplet were supposedly still in the incubator or had recently died, how were they able to give audience to MUSEKE.COM for an interview and where was the interview conducted, Ghana or the USA? If it was in the USA, that will mean they had left their triplet in the hospital or had just lost three children and still had time to chit-chat with the media or had left their triplet in Maryland, USA and was chit-chatting in Ghana.
From our investigation, we have been able to gather thatPhilipa Baafi was in Ghana November/December 2007 at thetime she claimed she was in USA nursing her alleged triplets. We made a call to Rev. Emmanuel .B. Amoah of Adabraka Calvary Baptist Church on the 22nd of July 2011 who we understood to be the pastor of the church Philipa Baafi attends. He confirmed to us that she ones attended the church but herself and her husband had stop coming over a year ago but said he is still in contact with Mr Kwame Kairikari. He also confirms that she was at the youth thanks giving programme in November/December 2007 and graced the programme with a live performance but was not sure of the exact date of the event as it was a long time ago and when pressed further for exact dates, he became very reluctant in answering questions regarding Philipa and insisted he will have to contact the husband before he will be able to answer any further question regarding their involvement in the 2007 youth programme.
The question now is why they would lie about a thing like this or could this all be about a way to get free publicity and sympathy to promote her upcoming album already been talked about or is there another reason behind this?
Sent from: DC Investigation Tame/DC Detectives Group. Mini Offices London N16... Tli +44 20750 22379, +44 7714 309083, +184 79896932, +3161 7203998. DC133@o2emali.co.uk
Philipa Baafi claimed that she gave birth to triplets on the 24thof September 2007 at Maryland, a state in the United States of America. In an exclusive interview during KwasiAboagye’s “Gospel Hour” programme on Peace FM onSunday, April 3, 2011, she claimed that the triplets had died three years ago and her husband Mr Kwame Kairikariconfirms her wife’s story in an interview with Peace FM's 'Entertainment Review' on Thursday, April 7 2011, he saidthat four months after the children were born, they became very sick and were taken to the hospital where they wereadmitted and put in the intensive care unit and were put in anincubator. Mr Kwame Kaikari said that their brain could not develop properly and some two months later, they were advised by the doctors to take them out of the incubator and see if they will be able to survive on their own, but unfortunately, they couldn’t and they died afterwards. The couple also claimed that they could not break the heart oftheir fans and Ghanaians’ who already congratulated and was very happy for them about the birth of their triplets, so they decided to keep it to themselves until most recent. They also claimed that only one closed family member and their pastor knew about the death of the triplet.
The problem with the account given by the couple is that they don’t make any sense, medically and logically and common sense dictates that there are elements of lies in it. First because it is medically impossible for a four month old baby to be put in an incubator as incubators are used only for prematurely born babies.
Secondly, from our investigation, there was no record of asingle triplet’s birth between June and November 2007 in Maryland, USA. Records show that only 27 women gave birth to twins during these periods and only one death was recorded of a baby girl on the 13th of August 2007.
Mr Kwame Kairakari recently revealed that the triplets were given birth to at Holy Cross Hospital, Silver Spring, 20904,Maryland, USA. We called the hospital on the 22nd of July 2011 to inquire about his claimed and the hospital confirmed that there is no record of a birth of triplet in the month of September 2007, neither was there any record of a birth toPhilipa Baafi and Kwame Kairikari.
Thirdly, how possible could it have been that she lost threebabies in a day and only one family member knew? Where was she staying in America, was it in the hotel, a friend’s place or family member’s place? And if it was a family member, is she the one family member that knew about the death? How about the family members’ names she mentioned during an interview with Regina Ani-Awukubea of The Statesman Newspaper on the 16th of August 2008 when she was asked how she was coping with her triplets she replied saying
“It is not easy at all but with support from my aunts Kate, Felicia and Hannah, they are doing perfectly well and I am very grateful to these helpful relatives. I also thank God for the lives of these kids because they - Nana Kojo NhyiraKakari, Nana Kojo Nhyiraba Kakari and Nana NhyiraKakari - will be a year old on September 24”
We are not entirely dismissing her claim, but we are calling for her and her husband to come forward and give the people of Ghana evidential and better explanation or rather tell us the truth about the story. Let also recall some of the events that took place during the time she allegedly lost her triplets. If Philipa Baafi triplet had died about six months after their birth, that will mean that they died around March/April 2008, and Ghanaians should ask her when she started her campaign trail with the NPP party in 2008 and let us not forget The July 13, 2008 Party rally at the old Kasoa Market in the central region. Did she look like someone that had lost three children in a day only three months before the live eventperformance show? Let us also ask her where she was on Thursday 20th of March 2008, because from Mr Kwame Kairikari comments stated above, the triplets were still in the incubator or had recently died as at that date and on that date, MUSEKE.COM an online media website posted an interview of Philipa Baafi and also acknowledge the presence of the husband during that interview. When asked about her triplets,she was quoted saying;
“Philipa: I wasn’t expecting it, I thought it would be two. It was a great miracle. There is a song, called WayeyiebEdoso (your praises would be a lot). I never thought it would be done, and what I didn’t think of, that’s what God has done.
They are called Nhyira mma and were born on a Monday- Nana Kwadwo Nhyira, Kwadwo Nhyira ba, and NanaAdwoa Nhyira.”
If philipa’s triplet were supposedly still in the incubator or had recently died, how were they able to give audience to MUSEKE.COM for an interview and where was the interview conducted, Ghana or the USA? If it was in the USA, that will mean they had left their triplet in the hospital or had just lost three children and still had time to chit-chat with the media or had left their triplet in Maryland, USA and was chit-chatting in Ghana.
From our investigation, we have been able to gather thatPhilipa Baafi was in Ghana November/December 2007 at thetime she claimed she was in USA nursing her alleged triplets. We made a call to Rev. Emmanuel .B. Amoah of Adabraka Calvary Baptist Church on the 22nd of July 2011 who we understood to be the pastor of the church Philipa Baafi attends. He confirmed to us that she ones attended the church but herself and her husband had stop coming over a year ago but said he is still in contact with Mr Kwame Kairikari. He also confirms that she was at the youth thanks giving programme in November/December 2007 and graced the programme with a live performance but was not sure of the exact date of the event as it was a long time ago and when pressed further for exact dates, he became very reluctant in answering questions regarding Philipa and insisted he will have to contact the husband before he will be able to answer any further question regarding their involvement in the 2007 youth programme.
The question now is why they would lie about a thing like this or could this all be about a way to get free publicity and sympathy to promote her upcoming album already been talked about or is there another reason behind this?
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TEN STEPS TO TRUE HAPPINESS
1. Plant something and nurture it
2. Count your blessings - at least five at the end of each day
3. Take time to talk - have an hour-long conversation with a loved one each week
4. Phone a friend whom you have not spoken to for a while and arrange to meet up
5. Give yourself a treat every day and take the time to really enjoy it
6. Have a good laugh at least once a day
7. Get physical - exercise for half an hour three times a week
8. Smile at and/or say hello to a stranger at least once each day
9. Cut your TV viewing by half
10. Spread some kindness - do a good turn for someone every day
- Inspirational Quote -
You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late
Ralph Waldo Emerson
2. Count your blessings - at least five at the end of each day
3. Take time to talk - have an hour-long conversation with a loved one each week
4. Phone a friend whom you have not spoken to for a while and arrange to meet up
5. Give yourself a treat every day and take the time to really enjoy it
6. Have a good laugh at least once a day
7. Get physical - exercise for half an hour three times a week
8. Smile at and/or say hello to a stranger at least once each day
9. Cut your TV viewing by half
10. Spread some kindness - do a good turn for someone every day
- Inspirational Quote -
You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late
Ralph Waldo Emerson
MILITARY INTERVENE IN EASTERN FLOODS
The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has invited the Military emergency team to assist in the evacuation of people affected by floods in the eastern region.
This follows more rains which affected rescue efforts in the affected areas. The lasted effort was disclosed by the eastern regional NADMO officer who toured the region with some government officials.
Mr. Ransford Boakye disclosed that (5) five people have been confirmed dead after the Birim River overflowed its banks.
Several others have been displaced with communities, farms and properties all submerged.
He says Atiwa, Kade, Fantiakwa districts all in the Eastern Region are said to be worst hit.
According to Ransford Owusu Boakye, more than 50 houses have been submerged, adding, the situation is terrible.
This follows more rains which affected rescue efforts in the affected areas. The lasted effort was disclosed by the eastern regional NADMO officer who toured the region with some government officials.
Mr. Ransford Boakye disclosed that (5) five people have been confirmed dead after the Birim River overflowed its banks.
Several others have been displaced with communities, farms and properties all submerged.
He says Atiwa, Kade, Fantiakwa districts all in the Eastern Region are said to be worst hit.
According to Ransford Owusu Boakye, more than 50 houses have been submerged, adding, the situation is terrible.
Sunday, July 24, 2011
NPP DEPUTY ORGANIZER JOINS NDC
The Deputy Organizer of the New Patriotic Party in the Ajumako –Enyan- Esiam Constituency in the Central Region, Eric Acquah has announced his decision to defect to NDC.
He explains that the Member of Parliament of the area, Ato Forson has fulfilled in creating employment for the youth in the area.
In an interview with our reporter Isaac Okyem, Eric Acquah states due to the numerous achievements by the youngest MP in Parliament he has rescind his decision to serve the NPP.
Eric Acquah stated that Ato Forson has been able to complete most of the poor roads in the area and has also refurbished the Hospitals in the community.
Meanwhile, the NPP Constituency chairman for Ajumako –Enyan-Esiam, King Obuobi says the party has respected his decision but would have wish he took that decision after the 2012 elections.
He explains that the Member of Parliament of the area, Ato Forson has fulfilled in creating employment for the youth in the area.
In an interview with our reporter Isaac Okyem, Eric Acquah states due to the numerous achievements by the youngest MP in Parliament he has rescind his decision to serve the NPP.
Eric Acquah stated that Ato Forson has been able to complete most of the poor roads in the area and has also refurbished the Hospitals in the community.
Meanwhile, the NPP Constituency chairman for Ajumako –Enyan-Esiam, King Obuobi says the party has respected his decision but would have wish he took that decision after the 2012 elections.
PRESBY MINISTER LAMBASTS ‘BOOSTING’ PASTORS
The newly-inducted Presby Minister at Kasapin in the Western Region has lambast pastors who indulge in numerous spiritual challenges on radio and television to desist from the acts because it a sin against the almighty God.
Reverend Benjamin Yaw Acheampong says that the Lord will not forgive those pastors who use the media to boost about their spiritual gifts from God.
He made those statements when he was inducted as the new Presby Minister at Kasapin.
He also cautioned people who want to follow the Lord to exercise patience but not to rush to minister for the lord.
He explains that the influx of false prophets in the country is due to the love of monetary gains and selfish interests.
Reverend Benjamin Yaw Acheampong stated that the Lord diligently prepares the way for his prophets hence prophets who claim to have received the calling from God should not rush in preaching the gospel.
Reverend Benjamin Yaw Acheampong says that the Lord will not forgive those pastors who use the media to boost about their spiritual gifts from God.
He made those statements when he was inducted as the new Presby Minister at Kasapin.
He also cautioned people who want to follow the Lord to exercise patience but not to rush to minister for the lord.
He explains that the influx of false prophets in the country is due to the love of monetary gains and selfish interests.
Reverend Benjamin Yaw Acheampong stated that the Lord diligently prepares the way for his prophets hence prophets who claim to have received the calling from God should not rush in preaching the gospel.
FISHERMEN COUNCIL PREDICTS PIRACY ALONG COASTAL BELTS
The Central Regional Chairman for the National Canoe Fishermen Council, Nana Joojo Solomon has predicted the indulgent of pirates along the coastal belts if the government fails to secure fishermen in the coastal belt.
According to him, the establishment of the oil and gas industry has threatened fishermen as they have been limited to area for fishing.
He explains that the drilling of gas and oil in the western region has since increase social vices like prostitution, armed robbery and recently homosexuality.
Nana Joojo Solomon task the government to secure the about 3 million fishermen by providing them with equipments necessary for fishing along the oil exploration areas.
He stress that without government involvement in securing the fishermen, the fishing industry might collapse in the next ten years.
He accuses the government of neglecting the views of fishermen when taking crucial decisions about the industry.
Nana Joojo Solomon urges government to involve grass root fishermen on legislative instrument that will affect them.
According to him, the establishment of the oil and gas industry has threatened fishermen as they have been limited to area for fishing.
He explains that the drilling of gas and oil in the western region has since increase social vices like prostitution, armed robbery and recently homosexuality.
Nana Joojo Solomon task the government to secure the about 3 million fishermen by providing them with equipments necessary for fishing along the oil exploration areas.
He stress that without government involvement in securing the fishermen, the fishing industry might collapse in the next ten years.
He accuses the government of neglecting the views of fishermen when taking crucial decisions about the industry.
Nana Joojo Solomon urges government to involve grass root fishermen on legislative instrument that will affect them.
FISHERMEN COUNCIL URGE GOVERNMENT TO ESTABLISH FISHERMEN DEVELOPMENT BANK
The Central Regional Chairman for the National Canoe Fishermen Council, Nana Joojo Solomon has call on the government to establish Fishermen Development Bank to support the fishing industry.
He explains that the Agricultural Developmental Bank (ADB) is no more supporting fishermen financially hence the need to establish a fund from the oil and gas industry to help support the industry.
Nana Joojo Solomon called on the stakeholders in the gas and oil exploration to assist the fishermen.
He stress that about 3 million fishermen might be affected with the gas and oil spillage therefore the government has to create alternative funds for them before the spillage begins.
He explains that the Agricultural Developmental Bank (ADB) is no more supporting fishermen financially hence the need to establish a fund from the oil and gas industry to help support the industry.
Nana Joojo Solomon called on the stakeholders in the gas and oil exploration to assist the fishermen.
He stress that about 3 million fishermen might be affected with the gas and oil spillage therefore the government has to create alternative funds for them before the spillage begins.
Saturday, July 23, 2011
PROPHET SEGBENE ACCUSE EDITOR OF SEIZURE OF NDC GOLD CARD
The Famous NDC Congress ‘false predication man of God’ Prophet Segbene Xenedzi has accused the editor of the Daily Punch newspaper, Ebenezer Ato Sam aka Babby Ansahba of seizing his NDC gold membership card.
He explains that he granted an interview with Baby Ansahba last week on the numerous threats he had received especially from some members in the NDC.
According to him, Babby Ansahba requested to scan his NDC gold card so he can publish it along with the details of the story.
But Prophet Segbene stated that Baby Ansahba has since refuse to return his gold card. He says he has reported the issue to the Nima Police Station.
CUE IN: SEGBENE ON GOLD CARD
Meanwhile, the Editor of the Daily Punch newspaper, Ebenezer Ato Sam has confirmed that he has in his possession the gold card but did not seized it as speculated by the Man of God.
He explains that Prophet Segbene can come for his gold card anytime.
He explains that he granted an interview with Baby Ansahba last week on the numerous threats he had received especially from some members in the NDC.
According to him, Babby Ansahba requested to scan his NDC gold card so he can publish it along with the details of the story.
But Prophet Segbene stated that Baby Ansahba has since refuse to return his gold card. He says he has reported the issue to the Nima Police Station.
CUE IN: SEGBENE ON GOLD CARD
Meanwhile, the Editor of the Daily Punch newspaper, Ebenezer Ato Sam has confirmed that he has in his possession the gold card but did not seized it as speculated by the Man of God.
He explains that Prophet Segbene can come for his gold card anytime.
Friday, July 22, 2011
MINORITY MEMBERS SUPPORTED PURCHASE OF MILITARY AIRCRAFT
The Deputy Majority Leader, Rashid Pepluo says some members of the minority voted in favour of the purchase of the 5 aircrafts for the Military in parliament.
He says most of the members in the minority actually supported that the idea to get more jets for the military with much support when the vote was cast.
Rashid Pepluo explains that there are no secrets dealings in the agreement as been speculated in the media.
According to him, those who were commenting against the purchase of the jets are not members of the committee that discussed the purchasing of the jets.
He added that the presence of the Vice President in Parliament was to contribute to the proceeds on the issues on the debate of the supplementary budget.
Rashid Pepluo states John Mahama is not an alien in the House and that the law does not forbid him from contributing to parliamentary proceeds.
Meanwhile, the Member of Parliament for Atwima Mponua Constituency, Isaac Asiamah has labeled President Mills and his government as hypocrites and most corrupt administration in the political history of this country.
Referring to the debate over proposal by government to purchase 5 aircrafts for the Air Force, he argues that the NDC when in minority condemned the NPP government for making efforts to procure 2 aircrafts refuse for the same Airforce.
He added that despite the figures released by government, economic conditions are worsening.
According to hon. Isaac Asiamah shows that the cost of an aircraft is $32 million as against the proposed $65,750,000 stated in the government agreement.
He says most of the members in the minority actually supported that the idea to get more jets for the military with much support when the vote was cast.
Rashid Pepluo explains that there are no secrets dealings in the agreement as been speculated in the media.
According to him, those who were commenting against the purchase of the jets are not members of the committee that discussed the purchasing of the jets.
He added that the presence of the Vice President in Parliament was to contribute to the proceeds on the issues on the debate of the supplementary budget.
Rashid Pepluo states John Mahama is not an alien in the House and that the law does not forbid him from contributing to parliamentary proceeds.
Meanwhile, the Member of Parliament for Atwima Mponua Constituency, Isaac Asiamah has labeled President Mills and his government as hypocrites and most corrupt administration in the political history of this country.
Referring to the debate over proposal by government to purchase 5 aircrafts for the Air Force, he argues that the NDC when in minority condemned the NPP government for making efforts to procure 2 aircrafts refuse for the same Airforce.
He added that despite the figures released by government, economic conditions are worsening.
According to hon. Isaac Asiamah shows that the cost of an aircraft is $32 million as against the proposed $65,750,000 stated in the government agreement.
NDC ARE HYPOCRITES TO BUY 5 JETS IN THE MIST OF BAD ECONOMIC CONDITIONS-ISAAC ASIAMAH
The Member of Parliament for Atwima Mponua Constituency, Isaac Asiamah has labeled President Mills and his government as hypocrites and most corrupt administration in the political history of this country.
Referring to the debate over proposal by government to purchase 5 aircrafts for the Air Force, he argues that the NDC when in minority condemned the NPP government for making efforts to procure 2 aircrafts refuse for the same Airforce.
Hon. Asiamah said the action of the NDC is hypocritical adding that he is shocked that the President Mills who claims to be an honest person is supervising this practice.
The Atwima Mponua MP says he is even more alarmed at fact that the NDC was against the NPP’s decision citing economic conditions adding that the same economic conditions exist however government is insistent of buying the aircrafts.
He added that despite the figures released by government, economic conditions are worsening.
According to hon. Isaac Asiamah shows that the cost of an aircraft is $32 million as against the proposed $65,750,000 stated in the government agreement.
Referring to the debate over proposal by government to purchase 5 aircrafts for the Air Force, he argues that the NDC when in minority condemned the NPP government for making efforts to procure 2 aircrafts refuse for the same Airforce.
Hon. Asiamah said the action of the NDC is hypocritical adding that he is shocked that the President Mills who claims to be an honest person is supervising this practice.
The Atwima Mponua MP says he is even more alarmed at fact that the NDC was against the NPP’s decision citing economic conditions adding that the same economic conditions exist however government is insistent of buying the aircrafts.
He added that despite the figures released by government, economic conditions are worsening.
According to hon. Isaac Asiamah shows that the cost of an aircraft is $32 million as against the proposed $65,750,000 stated in the government agreement.
Thursday, July 21, 2011
RAWLINGS WEEPS ON CNN OVER PLIGHT OF SOMALIS
Former President Jerry John Rawlings could not hold back his tears as he broke down in the midst of a live interview on CNN, over the suffering of the many Somalian people.
The United Nations has declared famine in the horn of Africa comprising of Eritrea, Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia due to lack of rains in the past two years.
Ex-President Rawlings was recounting his experience on the ground, to CNN’s International Desk Programme hosted by Aysha Sesay today.
Mr. Rawlings who was being interviewed via satellite from a base in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, broke down in tears when he started narrating how he saw a 5 year old child who looked so much like a one-and-a-half year old due to the severity of the situation.
He stated that the African Union has done remarkable well to help solve the situation in Somalia. According to him, tens of thousands of Somalis are feared dead in the world's worst famine in a generation.
The African Union High Commission to Somalia stated that the fact that the nation has been hit by famine shows just how grave the situation has become.
He explains that it is time for the world to help.
The United Nations has declared famine in the horn of Africa comprising of Eritrea, Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia due to lack of rains in the past two years.
Ex-President Rawlings was recounting his experience on the ground, to CNN’s International Desk Programme hosted by Aysha Sesay today.
Mr. Rawlings who was being interviewed via satellite from a base in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, broke down in tears when he started narrating how he saw a 5 year old child who looked so much like a one-and-a-half year old due to the severity of the situation.
He stated that the African Union has done remarkable well to help solve the situation in Somalia. According to him, tens of thousands of Somalis are feared dead in the world's worst famine in a generation.
The African Union High Commission to Somalia stated that the fact that the nation has been hit by famine shows just how grave the situation has become.
He explains that it is time for the world to help.
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
UG SUSPENSION CAN INFLUENCE COURT JUDGEMENT-LAWYER
A constitutional Lawyer, Osei Kwadwo says the disciplinary punishment minted out to the six university students for allegedly molesting Amina Haruna they claimed to be a thief at the University of Ghana can influence court judgment.
He argued that the university’s action prejudices the court judgment, stating that the school should have assisted in investigations rather than immediately issuing punishments.
He however stated he does not expect the court to be influence by the University’s decision.
Lawyer Osei Kwadwo added that the University decision to punish the six students is lawful which should be tolerated.
But he emphasized that it has a tendency to influence the court decision on the case.
He argued that the university’s action prejudices the court judgment, stating that the school should have assisted in investigations rather than immediately issuing punishments.
He however stated he does not expect the court to be influence by the University’s decision.
Lawyer Osei Kwadwo added that the University decision to punish the six students is lawful which should be tolerated.
But he emphasized that it has a tendency to influence the court decision on the case.
KOFI WAYO SAYS ECG MUST GIVE OUT PREPAID METERS FREE
A Board Member of the Energy Commission, Kofi Wayo says the Electricity Company of Ghana must give out prepaid meters for free.
He stress that the ECG does not have the right to charge people for pre-paid meters because they have been heavily subsidized by government.
Mr. Wayo therefore urged the public to resist the sale of prepaid meters.
He says the Commission will soon meet with the ECG to deliberate on the issue.
The Member of Parliament for Jirapa in the Upper West region, Dr Francis Bawaana Dakura appealed to the ECG to allow the prepaid meters to go for sale on the market so that people have easy access to them instead of going to ECG offices.
Dr. Francis Bawaana Dakura who is also a member on the Energy Commission explains that the ECG has monopolised the sale of the prepaid meters which makes it easier for them to exploit the people.
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He stress that the ECG does not have the right to charge people for pre-paid meters because they have been heavily subsidized by government.
Mr. Wayo therefore urged the public to resist the sale of prepaid meters.
He says the Commission will soon meet with the ECG to deliberate on the issue.
The Member of Parliament for Jirapa in the Upper West region, Dr Francis Bawaana Dakura appealed to the ECG to allow the prepaid meters to go for sale on the market so that people have easy access to them instead of going to ECG offices.
Dr. Francis Bawaana Dakura who is also a member on the Energy Commission explains that the ECG has monopolised the sale of the prepaid meters which makes it easier for them to exploit the people.
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Tuesday, July 19, 2011
EX-GRATIA TOPS CONSTITUTIONAL REVIEW ENTRIES
The Public Relations Officer of the Constitutional Review Commission, Paa Kow Acquaye has disclosed that issues topping the list of entries for constitutional review include Ex-gratia and members of Parliament serving as Ministers of state.
He explains that most people were concern with the terms, conditions and the total package for ex-statesmen in the country.
He states that the commission has received about 80,000 suggestions from Ghanaians home and abroad.
Paa Kow Acquaye stress that the commission will be ready to submit their entries to the President through Parliament by the end of August.
He commended various political and civil society groups who have taken the initiative to collate views from the public for onward submission to the commission.
Story: Samuel Mantey/Adomonline.com/Ghana
He explains that most people were concern with the terms, conditions and the total package for ex-statesmen in the country.
He states that the commission has received about 80,000 suggestions from Ghanaians home and abroad.
Paa Kow Acquaye stress that the commission will be ready to submit their entries to the President through Parliament by the end of August.
He commended various political and civil society groups who have taken the initiative to collate views from the public for onward submission to the commission.
Story: Samuel Mantey/Adomonline.com/Ghana
Monday, July 18, 2011
CONSTITUTION SHOULD NOT GIVE SPECIFIC ROLES TO FORMER PRESIDENTS-EXPERT
The Head of Graduate School of Leadership and Governance at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), Dr Kwaku Osei Akom says it not necessary to give special constitutional roles to former Presidents.
He explains that former Presidents are statesmen which mean that they are ready to serve under any capacity for the development of the nation.
Dr Osei Akom stated that due to the partisan nature of Politician in the country it will be difficult to give specific roles in the constitution to former Presidents if another party wins power.
He added that the US democracy is different from the ‘dirty politics’ practiced in Ghana so if the US former presidents are given roles it will be difficult to practice it in Ghana.
Dr Kwaku Osei Akom says rather former Presidents should be given huge ex-gratia so that they can embark on any projects they may wish to perform.
He states that if the former Presidents are comfortable they will be able to contribute to the development of the nation.
He explains that former Presidents are statesmen which mean that they are ready to serve under any capacity for the development of the nation.
Dr Osei Akom stated that due to the partisan nature of Politician in the country it will be difficult to give specific roles in the constitution to former Presidents if another party wins power.
He added that the US democracy is different from the ‘dirty politics’ practiced in Ghana so if the US former presidents are given roles it will be difficult to practice it in Ghana.
Dr Kwaku Osei Akom says rather former Presidents should be given huge ex-gratia so that they can embark on any projects they may wish to perform.
He states that if the former Presidents are comfortable they will be able to contribute to the development of the nation.
Sunday, July 17, 2011
GHANA WATER BEGINS PRODUCTION TO AFFECTED COMMUNITIES
The Ghana Water and Sewage Corporation have begun full capacity production of water supply from the Kpong and Weija dams to the affected areas that were struck by the recent water shortage.
The Public Relations Officer of Ghana Water, Stanley Martey states that the engineers were able to complete construction works at the site this morning thus they have began pumping water to areas in Accra and Tema environs that were affected.
He says latest by Sunday evening all the communities in Tema and the Eastern part of Accra will see their taps flowing.
Stanley Martey thanked the sector minister of Water Resources, Works and Housing, Alban Bagbin for playing a significant role in ensuring that the necessary attention was given to the project.
Stanley Martey also cautions drivers and pedestrians to follow the directional signs at the Akosombo-Kpong area.
He says that they will complete the road works in about a week time.
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The Public Relations Officer of Ghana Water, Stanley Martey states that the engineers were able to complete construction works at the site this morning thus they have began pumping water to areas in Accra and Tema environs that were affected.
He says latest by Sunday evening all the communities in Tema and the Eastern part of Accra will see their taps flowing.
Stanley Martey thanked the sector minister of Water Resources, Works and Housing, Alban Bagbin for playing a significant role in ensuring that the necessary attention was given to the project.
Stanley Martey also cautions drivers and pedestrians to follow the directional signs at the Akosombo-Kpong area.
He says that they will complete the road works in about a week time.
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Friday, July 15, 2011
CONCERN TEACHERS TO REDRAW FROM MEMBERSHIP OF GNAT
A member of Coalition Concern Teachers, Norbert Gbogbotsi has hinted they have collated a list of about 85,000 teachers to the Controller and Accountant General Department to redraw their membership from the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT).
He explained that since the leadership of GNAT is not ready to resign from the positions they are ready to break away from them.
He stated that this action is part of measures to express their dissatisfaction with the leaders of GNAT.
Norbert Gbogbotsi stressed that the counsel for the coalition of concern teachers are working to overturn the court injunction that prevented them from embarking on the demolition last week.
He states that they will hit the street again after the court over turns injunction.
He added that teachers are geared to ensure that they receive better remuneration and serve conditions.
He explained that since the leadership of GNAT is not ready to resign from the positions they are ready to break away from them.
He stated that this action is part of measures to express their dissatisfaction with the leaders of GNAT.
Norbert Gbogbotsi stressed that the counsel for the coalition of concern teachers are working to overturn the court injunction that prevented them from embarking on the demolition last week.
He states that they will hit the street again after the court over turns injunction.
He added that teachers are geared to ensure that they receive better remuneration and serve conditions.
KASAPIN CITIZENS FAST TO AVERT SPIRITUAL DISTURBANCES
The people of Kasapin in the Brong Ahafo Region have set aside today for fasting and prayers in the town to avert the numerous premature death and witchcraft activities that have engulf the community.
The theme for the day long programme is entitle ‘Lord, Heal our Land’
The chief of Kasapin, Nana Wiredu Brempong says the move it to also to seek for more farming productivity in the next coming season in the area.
Nana Wiredu Brempong states that the whole community including animals is to feast and pray to God for his blessing for the community.
He urge the people of Kasapin to seek the faith of Christianity and other to progress in their life.
The head pastor of Kasapin Assemblies of God Pastor Wilberforce Waye Kyeremeh believes that after the one day programme they community will receive the blessing God.
He explains that all criminal activities will reduce after the end of the programme.
The theme for the day long programme is entitle ‘Lord, Heal our Land’
The chief of Kasapin, Nana Wiredu Brempong says the move it to also to seek for more farming productivity in the next coming season in the area.
Nana Wiredu Brempong states that the whole community including animals is to feast and pray to God for his blessing for the community.
He urge the people of Kasapin to seek the faith of Christianity and other to progress in their life.
The head pastor of Kasapin Assemblies of God Pastor Wilberforce Waye Kyeremeh believes that after the one day programme they community will receive the blessing God.
He explains that all criminal activities will reduce after the end of the programme.
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE MUST BE DECRIMINALIZED - PSYCHOLOGIST
The Executive Director of Juniper Counseling Centre, Dr Joseline Fugar has suggested that attempted suicide should be decriminalized in Ghana.
She explained people commit or attempt to commit suicide because of social, emotional and psychological stress that some they go through.
Dr. Fugar says such persons rather need sympathy and psychological care instead of punishment.
She emphasized that arresting those who commit suicide has increased suicide cases in the country.
Dr Joseline Fugar reiterated that if suicide is decriminalized people who want to do so may seek immediate mental assistance.
She said that in the United States psychologists assist people who try to commit suicide unsuccessfully adding this measure has helped to reduce suicide cases.
But a Psychologist at the University of Ghana, Joseph Osafo says amending the law on suicide will influence people to commit suicide.
He explains arresting people who commit suicide is the best way in reducing suicide cases in the country.
Joseph Osafo says suicide infringes on the customs and conventions in the African setting therefore decriminalizing it will not solve the problem.
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She explained people commit or attempt to commit suicide because of social, emotional and psychological stress that some they go through.
Dr. Fugar says such persons rather need sympathy and psychological care instead of punishment.
She emphasized that arresting those who commit suicide has increased suicide cases in the country.
Dr Joseline Fugar reiterated that if suicide is decriminalized people who want to do so may seek immediate mental assistance.
She said that in the United States psychologists assist people who try to commit suicide unsuccessfully adding this measure has helped to reduce suicide cases.
But a Psychologist at the University of Ghana, Joseph Osafo says amending the law on suicide will influence people to commit suicide.
He explains arresting people who commit suicide is the best way in reducing suicide cases in the country.
Joseph Osafo says suicide infringes on the customs and conventions in the African setting therefore decriminalizing it will not solve the problem.
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MEDICAL EXPERT CAUTIONS PARTNERS OF SEXUAL POSITIONS DURING PREGNANCY
A Gynecologist, Dr Jehu Appiah has advice couples to be mindful of the sexual positions during pregnancy so that baby will not be affected.
Dr Jehu Appiah states that men must change their sexual positions during pregnancy to accommodate the woman.
He says there is nothing wrong in continues sex during pregnancy if there is no implications to the pregnancy.
He explains that Husbands and Wives can still enjoy sex at any time of the period of the pregnancy with comfort.
He warned Husbands should engage in less sexual activities in the first three months of the pregnancy as it has the tendency to affect the baby.
Meanwhile, the news team hit the streets to ask some Husbands if they sleep with their wives and partners when they pregnant and if there are any differences.
Dr Jehu Appiah states that men must change their sexual positions during pregnancy to accommodate the woman.
He says there is nothing wrong in continues sex during pregnancy if there is no implications to the pregnancy.
He explains that Husbands and Wives can still enjoy sex at any time of the period of the pregnancy with comfort.
He warned Husbands should engage in less sexual activities in the first three months of the pregnancy as it has the tendency to affect the baby.
Meanwhile, the news team hit the streets to ask some Husbands if they sleep with their wives and partners when they pregnant and if there are any differences.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
CENTRAL REGIONAL FONKAR URGE KONADU TO GO INDEPENDENT
THE central regional member of Friends of Nana Konadu Rawlings has urge former first lady Nana Konadu Rawlings to contest as an independent candidate for the 2012 elections.
According to the coordinator of the central regional FONKAR Yusif Baba, Nana Konadu is still the choice of many Ghanaians in the country.
He explains that if Nana Konadu Rawlings chose to run as independent candidates Ghanaians are ready to work with her.
According to the coordinator of the central regional FONKAR Yusif Baba, Nana Konadu is still the choice of many Ghanaians in the country.
He explains that if Nana Konadu Rawlings chose to run as independent candidates Ghanaians are ready to work with her.
NPP READY TO ATTACK NDC PERSONALITIES
The communication team of Nana Akuffo Addo for 2012 has disclosed that they have been forced to use personality attack as part of their strategy for 2012 elections.
One of the Communication members, John Kumah says the NDC has continuously attack the personality of their presidential candidate calling him a ‘drug baron’ and ‘a womanizer’.
He explains that the NPP will not hold back this time around if the NDC attack Nana Akuffo-Addo.
John Kumah noted that the NPP will begin to investigate the children and family background of President Mills and use it against him come 2012.
Reacting to the issue, the national organizer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Yaw Boateng-Gyan stated that the NDC will not tolerate any kind of personality attack in their camp.
He explains that the NDC is mature enough to desist from scoring cheap political points by attacking the NPP.
Yaw Boateng reiterated that Politics should not be about attacking personality but rather focusing on issues.
One of the Communication members, John Kumah says the NDC has continuously attack the personality of their presidential candidate calling him a ‘drug baron’ and ‘a womanizer’.
He explains that the NPP will not hold back this time around if the NDC attack Nana Akuffo-Addo.
John Kumah noted that the NPP will begin to investigate the children and family background of President Mills and use it against him come 2012.
Reacting to the issue, the national organizer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Yaw Boateng-Gyan stated that the NDC will not tolerate any kind of personality attack in their camp.
He explains that the NDC is mature enough to desist from scoring cheap political points by attacking the NPP.
Yaw Boateng reiterated that Politics should not be about attacking personality but rather focusing on issues.
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Concerned Teachers hit the streets for 4 days despite Court injunction
Members of the group calling itself Coalition of Concerned Teachers (CCT) have embarked on their planned four-day demonstration against the leadership of Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) and the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), despite Court orders to halt the demonstration.
Spokesperson for the CCT, Norbert Gbogbotsi said though the police went to court to seek an injunction on the demonstration, they have not received any orders from the court to cancel it.
Norbert Gbogbotsi stated that the leaders of GNAT have failed to deliver on their promises to press for better salaries for teachers hence forcing them to go on the four-day demonstration.
He explained that their lawyers urged them to go on the demonstration stating that the Police cannot order them to cancel it but rather postpone it.
Norbert Gbogbotsi said the Police never responded to an earlier notice sent to them to notify them of their intention to embark on the demonstration.
Speaking on Adom Fm’s Dwaso Nsem on Tuesday Norbert Gbogbotsi emphsised that the strike is to press home their charges against the GNAT leaders.
He claimed the leaders of GNAT have amended the constitution to make them occupy their current positions for life, making it difficult for them to be removed from office.
Norbert Gbogbotsi told Kofi Adoma, stand-in host of the programme that, their leaders do not render accounts to the association members.
The spokesperson for the Association accused the leaders for allegedly conniving with the government to place them on the single spine salary structure which he said has made them poorer than before, causing deaths of some of teachers.
Story: Samuel Mantey/Adom News/Ghana
Spokesperson for the CCT, Norbert Gbogbotsi said though the police went to court to seek an injunction on the demonstration, they have not received any orders from the court to cancel it.
Norbert Gbogbotsi stated that the leaders of GNAT have failed to deliver on their promises to press for better salaries for teachers hence forcing them to go on the four-day demonstration.
He explained that their lawyers urged them to go on the demonstration stating that the Police cannot order them to cancel it but rather postpone it.
Norbert Gbogbotsi said the Police never responded to an earlier notice sent to them to notify them of their intention to embark on the demonstration.
Speaking on Adom Fm’s Dwaso Nsem on Tuesday Norbert Gbogbotsi emphsised that the strike is to press home their charges against the GNAT leaders.
He claimed the leaders of GNAT have amended the constitution to make them occupy their current positions for life, making it difficult for them to be removed from office.
Norbert Gbogbotsi told Kofi Adoma, stand-in host of the programme that, their leaders do not render accounts to the association members.
The spokesperson for the Association accused the leaders for allegedly conniving with the government to place them on the single spine salary structure which he said has made them poorer than before, causing deaths of some of teachers.
Story: Samuel Mantey/Adom News/Ghana
Teens Look to Parents as Guide to Healthy Sexual Behaviors
Who do teens look to as role models for healthy sexual behavior? According to a new Canadian study, they look first to the example set by their parents, not to friends or the media.
In their survey of more than 1,100 mothers of teenagers and almost 1,200 teens between the ages of 14 and 17, researchers found that when it comes to sexuality, 45 percent of the teens considered their parents to be their role model, compared to just 32 percent who looked to their friends.
Only 15 percent of the teens said celebrities influenced them, the investigators found.
The researchers also pointed out that the teens who saw their parents as role models most often came from families where talking about sexuality is encouraged. These teens, who were able to discuss sexuality openly at home, were also found to have a greater awareness of the risks and consequences of sexually transmitted diseases.
"Good communication within families and especially around sexual health issues is associated with more responsible behaviors," study author Dr. Jean-Yves Frappier, researcher at the University of Montreal's affiliated CHU Sainte-Justine Hospital Research Centre, said in a university news release.
Despite this finding, the survey showed that 78 percent of the moms questioned believed their children looked to their friends when deciding about sexual behaviors. And the mothers often said that they felt a lack of involvement by their child's father was particularly detrimental.
"Parents seem to underestimate their role and the impact that they have," noted Frappier. "Health professionals and the media have an important role to play in empowering parents and enabling them to increase their communications with their children with regards to sexual health issues."
The survey's findings were slated for presentation Saturday at the Canadian Pediatric Society's 88th Annual Conference in Quebec City.
Because this study was presented at a medical meeting, the data and conclusions should be viewed as preliminary until published in a peer-reviewed journal.
source: Yahoonews.com
In their survey of more than 1,100 mothers of teenagers and almost 1,200 teens between the ages of 14 and 17, researchers found that when it comes to sexuality, 45 percent of the teens considered their parents to be their role model, compared to just 32 percent who looked to their friends.
Only 15 percent of the teens said celebrities influenced them, the investigators found.
The researchers also pointed out that the teens who saw their parents as role models most often came from families where talking about sexuality is encouraged. These teens, who were able to discuss sexuality openly at home, were also found to have a greater awareness of the risks and consequences of sexually transmitted diseases.
"Good communication within families and especially around sexual health issues is associated with more responsible behaviors," study author Dr. Jean-Yves Frappier, researcher at the University of Montreal's affiliated CHU Sainte-Justine Hospital Research Centre, said in a university news release.
Despite this finding, the survey showed that 78 percent of the moms questioned believed their children looked to their friends when deciding about sexual behaviors. And the mothers often said that they felt a lack of involvement by their child's father was particularly detrimental.
"Parents seem to underestimate their role and the impact that they have," noted Frappier. "Health professionals and the media have an important role to play in empowering parents and enabling them to increase their communications with their children with regards to sexual health issues."
The survey's findings were slated for presentation Saturday at the Canadian Pediatric Society's 88th Annual Conference in Quebec City.
Because this study was presented at a medical meeting, the data and conclusions should be viewed as preliminary until published in a peer-reviewed journal.
source: Yahoonews.com
OLD GUARDS FOR CPP RACE
The General Secretary of the convention Peoples Party (CPP), William Dowokpor has revealed that Bright Akweitey, Paa Kwesi Nduom, Professor Akosa and George Aguddey have declared their intentions to run for the flagbearship race of the party.
He said the CPP will be parading the ‘old guards’ for the leadership position. For now, Mr Dowokpor stated that they are not expecting new names to for the leadership slot.
He made these statements when today when the CPP announced the deadline for the filing of nomination to contest for leadership positions in the Convention People’s Party.
Already, Samia Nkrumah and incumbent Ladi Nylander have picked their nomination papers for the chairmanship slot.
William Dowokpor noted that as of Friday July 8, 2011, fifteen (15) of the 29 aspirants vying for various leadership positions had filed their nominations. He added that they are expecting the remaining fourteen (14) to file to meet the deadline by 5pm today.
The General Secretary told Adom news that the CPP is scheduled to hold two congresses this year. The first congress to elect national officers will take place from July 23 and 24, 2011 in the Western Regional Capital of Takoradi; while the second congress to elect the party’s Flag bearer for the 2012 elections takes place in Tamale, the Northern Regional Capital on September 30, 2011.
STORY: Samuel Mantey/Adomonline.com
He said the CPP will be parading the ‘old guards’ for the leadership position. For now, Mr Dowokpor stated that they are not expecting new names to for the leadership slot.
He made these statements when today when the CPP announced the deadline for the filing of nomination to contest for leadership positions in the Convention People’s Party.
Already, Samia Nkrumah and incumbent Ladi Nylander have picked their nomination papers for the chairmanship slot.
William Dowokpor noted that as of Friday July 8, 2011, fifteen (15) of the 29 aspirants vying for various leadership positions had filed their nominations. He added that they are expecting the remaining fourteen (14) to file to meet the deadline by 5pm today.
The General Secretary told Adom news that the CPP is scheduled to hold two congresses this year. The first congress to elect national officers will take place from July 23 and 24, 2011 in the Western Regional Capital of Takoradi; while the second congress to elect the party’s Flag bearer for the 2012 elections takes place in Tamale, the Northern Regional Capital on September 30, 2011.
STORY: Samuel Mantey/Adomonline.com
KASAPIN METHODIST PRIMARY COLLAPSED
Students of Kasapin Methodist L/A Primary and JHS in Asunafo North in the Brong Ahafo Region have been out of school due to the recent heavy rain fall in the area.
Reports say the students have not been in the classroom for the past three weeks because the school structures have virtually collapsed.
The Headmaster of the school, Mohammed Abutreka says the school authorities have been forced to study under trees which makes teaching and learning difficult.
He is therefore appealing to the government for assistance.
Some of the pupils of Kasapin Methodist L/A Primary and JHS expressed their frustration to our reporter DJ Flexx on the recent issue.
They are appealing to the corporate organizations to assist them in the construction of temporary structures for the school.
Reports say the students have not been in the classroom for the past three weeks because the school structures have virtually collapsed.
The Headmaster of the school, Mohammed Abutreka says the school authorities have been forced to study under trees which makes teaching and learning difficult.
He is therefore appealing to the government for assistance.
Some of the pupils of Kasapin Methodist L/A Primary and JHS expressed their frustration to our reporter DJ Flexx on the recent issue.
They are appealing to the corporate organizations to assist them in the construction of temporary structures for the school.
‘FALSE PROPHETS’ CANNOT BE LEGALLY CHARGED - LAWYER
A Constitutional Lawyer, Yaw Anokye Frimpong says there is no law in the criminal code to prosecute anybody who gives false prophecies about elections or lottery.
He explains those prophecies are jokes that cannot be taken seriously in court.
Mr. Frimpong was speaking to the recent prophecy by one Prophet Segbene Xenedzi that Nana Konadu was going to win the NDC primaries and that if she did not win he (the prophet) should be taken to firing squad and killed.
Mr. Frimpong says that since there is no written contract between the Prophet and the people of Ghana, nobody can legally question him for his failed prophecy.
Lawyer Frimpong stated that until someone proves that he has been affected by the prophecies of the prophet, no individual can summon the prophet to court.
Lawyer Yaw Frimpong says anyone who harms the prophet in anyway can be arrest.
It would be recalled that on May 4, when Nana Konadu launched her campaign, the founder and leader of Jesus is Love Children’s Ministry International, Major Prophet Emmanuel Roger Amegayibor also prophesied that the Nana Konadu will win the contest.
He said God revealed the vision to him four months ago that the former first lady would help President Mills to complete his 8-year term.
He explains those prophecies are jokes that cannot be taken seriously in court.
Mr. Frimpong was speaking to the recent prophecy by one Prophet Segbene Xenedzi that Nana Konadu was going to win the NDC primaries and that if she did not win he (the prophet) should be taken to firing squad and killed.
Mr. Frimpong says that since there is no written contract between the Prophet and the people of Ghana, nobody can legally question him for his failed prophecy.
Lawyer Frimpong stated that until someone proves that he has been affected by the prophecies of the prophet, no individual can summon the prophet to court.
Lawyer Yaw Frimpong says anyone who harms the prophet in anyway can be arrest.
It would be recalled that on May 4, when Nana Konadu launched her campaign, the founder and leader of Jesus is Love Children’s Ministry International, Major Prophet Emmanuel Roger Amegayibor also prophesied that the Nana Konadu will win the contest.
He said God revealed the vision to him four months ago that the former first lady would help President Mills to complete his 8-year term.
Thursday, July 7, 2011
PROPHET COMPOSE SONG FOR NANA KONADU
As President Mills and Nana Konadu Rawlings run up their campaign towards the upcoming congress, A ‘Freelance’ prophet, Prophet Segbene Xenedzi has composed a song for candidate Nana Konadu Rawlings.
According to him, the Nana Konadu Rawlings will win the upcoming congress.
Speaking to Adom news, Prophet Xenedzi stated that he got the vision from God to compose a song for Nana Konadu for the congress.
Adom news exclusively playback the song composed by the Prophet for Nana Konadu.
The prophet explaining why he composed the song for Nana Konadu Rawlings says the Lord revealed the results of the elections to him in a dream.
Due to the numerous prophecies speculating in the country, the news team ask Prophet Xenedzi what happens if his prophecy fails.
Meanwhile, A man who shares two names with the President, Ata and Evans has prophesied that President Evans Ata Mills will win 85 per cent of votes that the July National Delegates’ Congress of the rule National Democratic Congress (NDC).
Yaw Ata Evans, who hails from Obuasi walked into the offices of Asempa News and said he gave similar prophecies to the president during the two previous contest with Dr. Kwesi Botwe in 2000 and against Dr. Ekow Spio Garbrah and Mr. Eddy Anang in 2006.
He says this time round, President Mills was going to win 80 per cent of votes and Spio would have won 5 per cent for Nana Konadu to win the remaining 15 per cent, but since Spio has opted out of the race, his five per cent will go to President Mills.
Also, on May 4, when Nana Konadu launched her campaign, the founder and leader of Jesus is love children’s ministry international, Major Prophet Emmanuel Roger Amegayibor prophesied that the Nana Konadu will win the upcoming flag bearer contest.
He says God revealed the vision to him four months ago that the former first lady would help President Mills to complete his 8-year term.
All the three persons who prophesied claim they heard from God, so we wait and see which of them actually heard from God.
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According to him, the Nana Konadu Rawlings will win the upcoming congress.
Speaking to Adom news, Prophet Xenedzi stated that he got the vision from God to compose a song for Nana Konadu for the congress.
Adom news exclusively playback the song composed by the Prophet for Nana Konadu.
The prophet explaining why he composed the song for Nana Konadu Rawlings says the Lord revealed the results of the elections to him in a dream.
Due to the numerous prophecies speculating in the country, the news team ask Prophet Xenedzi what happens if his prophecy fails.
Meanwhile, A man who shares two names with the President, Ata and Evans has prophesied that President Evans Ata Mills will win 85 per cent of votes that the July National Delegates’ Congress of the rule National Democratic Congress (NDC).
Yaw Ata Evans, who hails from Obuasi walked into the offices of Asempa News and said he gave similar prophecies to the president during the two previous contest with Dr. Kwesi Botwe in 2000 and against Dr. Ekow Spio Garbrah and Mr. Eddy Anang in 2006.
He says this time round, President Mills was going to win 80 per cent of votes and Spio would have won 5 per cent for Nana Konadu to win the remaining 15 per cent, but since Spio has opted out of the race, his five per cent will go to President Mills.
Also, on May 4, when Nana Konadu launched her campaign, the founder and leader of Jesus is love children’s ministry international, Major Prophet Emmanuel Roger Amegayibor prophesied that the Nana Konadu will win the upcoming flag bearer contest.
He says God revealed the vision to him four months ago that the former first lady would help President Mills to complete his 8-year term.
All the three persons who prophesied claim they heard from God, so we wait and see which of them actually heard from God.
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1,500 POLICE FOR CONGRESS UNNECCESSARY- DR ENNIN
The Head of Research at the Kofi Annan Peace Keeping Training Centre, Dr.Kwesi Ennin says the NDC congress in Sunyani is not an occasion that demanded the presence of about 1,500 security persons.
He explains that the attitude and utterances of some members of the NDC has demanded for the extra security for the congress.
Speaking to Adakabre Frimpong Manso on Dwaso Nsem, Dr Ennin stated that the numerous threats, intimidations and insults have force the police to beef up security.
He said the about 1,500 police deployed for the upcoming National Democratic Congress should be the cost of the party and not the state.
He said the NDC should be ready to pay the cost for extra security for the delegates and high profile members who would be at the coronation park on July 8.
Dr Ennin stressed that the tight security measures adopted for the three-day-event is a clear indications for the fear of possible outbreak of trouble during an upcoming congress preceded by a vicious threats by both members of GAME and FONKAR.
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He explains that the attitude and utterances of some members of the NDC has demanded for the extra security for the congress.
Speaking to Adakabre Frimpong Manso on Dwaso Nsem, Dr Ennin stated that the numerous threats, intimidations and insults have force the police to beef up security.
He said the about 1,500 police deployed for the upcoming National Democratic Congress should be the cost of the party and not the state.
He said the NDC should be ready to pay the cost for extra security for the delegates and high profile members who would be at the coronation park on July 8.
Dr Ennin stressed that the tight security measures adopted for the three-day-event is a clear indications for the fear of possible outbreak of trouble during an upcoming congress preceded by a vicious threats by both members of GAME and FONKAR.
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NANA KONADU WILL BE A HERO IF SHE STEPS ASIDE-MAJORITY LEADER
The Majority Leader in Parliament, Cletus Avorka says Nana Konadu Rawlings will be an instant hero if she allows President Mills to go unopposed in the race for the leadership position, come July 8.
He says the NDC Caucus in Parliament would have loved for one candidate to be affirmed rather than two contesting for the position.
The Majority Leader was speaking to Adom News after they met Nana Konadu to discuss the forth coming congress.
Cletus Avorka stated that though the former first lady has the right to contest in the elections, she will give the party a ‘bonus points’ if she adhere to the suggesting from the majority caucus.
He says that they appealed to Nana Konadu to urge her supporters to not to use foul language in campaigning.
Cletus Avorka also urged Nana Konadu to humbly accept the outcome of the elections so that the party can be united after the congress.
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He says the NDC Caucus in Parliament would have loved for one candidate to be affirmed rather than two contesting for the position.
The Majority Leader was speaking to Adom News after they met Nana Konadu to discuss the forth coming congress.
Cletus Avorka stated that though the former first lady has the right to contest in the elections, she will give the party a ‘bonus points’ if she adhere to the suggesting from the majority caucus.
He says that they appealed to Nana Konadu to urge her supporters to not to use foul language in campaigning.
Cletus Avorka also urged Nana Konadu to humbly accept the outcome of the elections so that the party can be united after the congress.
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Wednesday, July 6, 2011
NPP GROUP CANCELS DEMO AGAINST AKUFO-ADOO’S CAMPAIGN TEAM MEMBERS
Barely 24 hours after the Bantama constituency Deputy organizer Kwadwo Ofori threatened to demonstrate against Nana Addo over the selection of his campaign team, the group has turned around to change their decision.
The change has been necessitated by the intervention of a founding member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Mr George Ayisi Boateng who met the group at an emergency meeting.
Mr. Ayisi said he was compelled to intervene due to the rising tension after news came out of the planned demonstration.
He stated that the Bamtama constituency executive of the NPP are currently locked up in an emergency meeting over a plan demonstration to Oppose the formation of the NPP New campaign for the 2012 polls.
According to him, the group calling itself concerned NPP members headed by Kwadwo Ofori have retracted their decision to embark on the demonstration on Saturday.
The change has been necessitated by the intervention of a founding member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Mr George Ayisi Boateng who met the group at an emergency meeting.
Mr. Ayisi said he was compelled to intervene due to the rising tension after news came out of the planned demonstration.
He stated that the Bamtama constituency executive of the NPP are currently locked up in an emergency meeting over a plan demonstration to Oppose the formation of the NPP New campaign for the 2012 polls.
According to him, the group calling itself concerned NPP members headed by Kwadwo Ofori have retracted their decision to embark on the demonstration on Saturday.
PAUL BOATENG DENIES MPS URGE FOR KONADU TO STEP DOWN
A member of the Nana Konadu Campaign team Paul Boateng has denied claims by the majority leader in parliament that Mrs. Rawlings had been asked to step down at a meeting yesterday.
He says at no point in time did the MP’s call on Nana Konadu to step down, however added that the beginning of the race when candidates were testing waters, that some MP’s made the suggesting and not at this parliamentary meeting.
Paul Boateng who was at the meeting said among the concerns that were raised at the meeting was the unity of the party after the congress and the fortunes of the party in the general elections.
According to Paul Boateng, Nana Konadu Rawlings assured the Parliamentarians of her commitment to unity and progress.
Paul Boateng claimed that the Majority Leader Cletus Avorka admitted that
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He says at no point in time did the MP’s call on Nana Konadu to step down, however added that the beginning of the race when candidates were testing waters, that some MP’s made the suggesting and not at this parliamentary meeting.
Paul Boateng who was at the meeting said among the concerns that were raised at the meeting was the unity of the party after the congress and the fortunes of the party in the general elections.
According to Paul Boateng, Nana Konadu Rawlings assured the Parliamentarians of her commitment to unity and progress.
Paul Boateng claimed that the Majority Leader Cletus Avorka admitted that
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Tuesday, July 5, 2011
EC DENIES DICTATING ELECTORAL SYSTEM FOR NDC CONGRESS
The Director of Elections at the Electoral Commission, Albert Kofi Arhin has denied any form of dictation to the executives of the National Democratic Congress as was claimed a section of the media.
Rather, he says since there were some concerns raised by some members, there was the need to agree on the modalities of voting and counting at the congress.
The Director of elections told Adom News that the agreed system of voting for the July 9 congress will involve 3,125 delegates who will be divided into 6.
He emphasized that the rules of the congress will remain the same.
Asked about how much cost of supervising the congress, the E.C says it will disclose details of the cost after the congress.
Meanwhile, the coordinator for Get Atta Mills Endorse (GAME) Barbara Asamoah has described the agreed modalities for the congress as satisfactory.
She says they are confident that the EC will conduct free and fair elections.
A member of the campaign team for Nana Konadu Rawlings, Micheal Teye Nyaunu also stressed their confidence in the E.C to conduct an event free elections.
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Rather, he says since there were some concerns raised by some members, there was the need to agree on the modalities of voting and counting at the congress.
The Director of elections told Adom News that the agreed system of voting for the July 9 congress will involve 3,125 delegates who will be divided into 6.
He emphasized that the rules of the congress will remain the same.
Asked about how much cost of supervising the congress, the E.C says it will disclose details of the cost after the congress.
Meanwhile, the coordinator for Get Atta Mills Endorse (GAME) Barbara Asamoah has described the agreed modalities for the congress as satisfactory.
She says they are confident that the EC will conduct free and fair elections.
A member of the campaign team for Nana Konadu Rawlings, Micheal Teye Nyaunu also stressed their confidence in the E.C to conduct an event free elections.
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GHANA POLICE REJECTS CONCERN TEACHERS NOTIFICATION FOR DEMONSTRATION
The Coordinator of the Concern Teachers Association, Vida Satabil says the Greater Accra Police Commander has rejected their notification for their proposed demonstration against the executives of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT).
She says DCOP Rose Bio-Atinga told them it illegal for them to hold a 4 day demonstration against their leaders saying that they had previously threatens the officials.
According to Vida Satabil, the Police says until investigations are over they will not allow them to demonstrate.
Reacting to the accusations, the Police Public Relations Officer DSP Kwaku Dompreh stated that the decision by the concern teachers to invade the GNAT office was cancelled because the Police suspect series of violence in the demo.
He says that the 4 day demo at the Headquarters of GNAT was not supported by the police hence the decision to cancel the demo.
Meanwhile, members of the concern teachers have arrived from the various regions for the demonstration. According to one of the officials of the group, Norbert Gbogbotsi the proposed demonstration will come on with or without the Police approval.
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She says DCOP Rose Bio-Atinga told them it illegal for them to hold a 4 day demonstration against their leaders saying that they had previously threatens the officials.
According to Vida Satabil, the Police says until investigations are over they will not allow them to demonstrate.
Reacting to the accusations, the Police Public Relations Officer DSP Kwaku Dompreh stated that the decision by the concern teachers to invade the GNAT office was cancelled because the Police suspect series of violence in the demo.
He says that the 4 day demo at the Headquarters of GNAT was not supported by the police hence the decision to cancel the demo.
Meanwhile, members of the concern teachers have arrived from the various regions for the demonstration. According to one of the officials of the group, Norbert Gbogbotsi the proposed demonstration will come on with or without the Police approval.
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Monday, July 4, 2011
NANA KONADU SATISFIED WITH CONGRESS ARRANGEMENT
NANA KONADU SATISFIED WITH CONGRESS ARRANGEMENT
4.07.2011 SAM
The Campaign manager of the Nana Konadu Campaign Team, Micheal Teye Nyaunu says Nana Konadu is satisfied with preparations so far for the July 8 congress.
The Member of Parliament for Lower Manya Krobo stated that they have been assured by the security agencies about their safety and delegates.
He explains that the problem about the regional ballot voting has been duly dealt with by the Electoral commission.
He revealed that though they will be enough security at the congress, FONKAR has arrange for their own private security to protect them from any unlikely situation.
CUE IN: TEYE-SATISFIED
Micheal Teye Nyaunu says they will not be any kind of misunderstandings because both groups are all members of the NDC.
According to him, Nana Konadu is ready to accept the outcome of the elections if fair play prevails.
CUE IN: TEYE-OUTCOME ELECTIONS
Meanwhile, the members of Get Atta Mills Endorse (GAME) are in a board meeting about preparations for the congress.
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4.07.2011 SAM
The Campaign manager of the Nana Konadu Campaign Team, Micheal Teye Nyaunu says Nana Konadu is satisfied with preparations so far for the July 8 congress.
The Member of Parliament for Lower Manya Krobo stated that they have been assured by the security agencies about their safety and delegates.
He explains that the problem about the regional ballot voting has been duly dealt with by the Electoral commission.
He revealed that though they will be enough security at the congress, FONKAR has arrange for their own private security to protect them from any unlikely situation.
CUE IN: TEYE-SATISFIED
Micheal Teye Nyaunu says they will not be any kind of misunderstandings because both groups are all members of the NDC.
According to him, Nana Konadu is ready to accept the outcome of the elections if fair play prevails.
CUE IN: TEYE-OUTCOME ELECTIONS
Meanwhile, the members of Get Atta Mills Endorse (GAME) are in a board meeting about preparations for the congress.
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Health Insurance workers cry foul over political witchhunt in NHIS
The General Secretary of the Ghana National Health Insurance Workers Union, Kwabena Bobbie Ansah has cautioned that the National Health Insurance Scheme will collapse if officials continue to intimidate workers.
According to him, partisan politics coupled with intimidation and threats have become deeply rooted in the National Health Insurance Authority making it difficult for personnel to effectively carry out their duties.
Mr. Ansah was speaking on Dwaso Nsem on Adom FM Monday about alleged divisions among staff of the Health Insurance Scheme.
He alleged that officials of the Authority have threatened to sack all those who do not belong to the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) government accusing the CEO, Sylvester Mensah of leading that campaign.
Citing examples, Bobbie Ansah disclosed that the Scheme Manager for Bantama in the Ashanti Region was sacked when he stood as a parliamentary candidate in NPP primaries in April this year while the Scheme Manager for Gushegu in the Northern Region was also given his marching orders for declaring his support for the NPP.
He said the Northern Regional Manager is the treasurer of the NDC, while Scheme Managers at Gambaga, Asokwa, Bole and Wenchi are all constituency members of the NDC but they are all still at post and have not even been queried.
Mr. Bobbie Ansah said the current situation has made it very difficult for the staff at the various offices to discharge their duties because of intimidation and suggested that the authorities should sit down with staff of the NHIS to resolve the issue otherwise the Scheme might collapse.
He disclosed that the National Health Insurance Act does not state that authorities can transfer and sack scheme managers or even ordinary staff for engaging in active politics.
Meanwhile, the Chief Executive Officer of the NHIA, Mr. Sylvester Mensah has refused to react to the issue.
Story to Samuel Mantey/Adomonline.com/Ghana
According to him, partisan politics coupled with intimidation and threats have become deeply rooted in the National Health Insurance Authority making it difficult for personnel to effectively carry out their duties.
Mr. Ansah was speaking on Dwaso Nsem on Adom FM Monday about alleged divisions among staff of the Health Insurance Scheme.
He alleged that officials of the Authority have threatened to sack all those who do not belong to the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) government accusing the CEO, Sylvester Mensah of leading that campaign.
Citing examples, Bobbie Ansah disclosed that the Scheme Manager for Bantama in the Ashanti Region was sacked when he stood as a parliamentary candidate in NPP primaries in April this year while the Scheme Manager for Gushegu in the Northern Region was also given his marching orders for declaring his support for the NPP.
He said the Northern Regional Manager is the treasurer of the NDC, while Scheme Managers at Gambaga, Asokwa, Bole and Wenchi are all constituency members of the NDC but they are all still at post and have not even been queried.
Mr. Bobbie Ansah said the current situation has made it very difficult for the staff at the various offices to discharge their duties because of intimidation and suggested that the authorities should sit down with staff of the NHIS to resolve the issue otherwise the Scheme might collapse.
He disclosed that the National Health Insurance Act does not state that authorities can transfer and sack scheme managers or even ordinary staff for engaging in active politics.
Meanwhile, the Chief Executive Officer of the NHIA, Mr. Sylvester Mensah has refused to react to the issue.
Story to Samuel Mantey/Adomonline.com/Ghana
Saturday, July 2, 2011
PROF NABILA CALLS FOR CHIEFS AT AU SUMMIT
The President of the National House of Chiefs, Professor John Nabila has urged the Africa Union to include Chiefs in their annual summits so that the issues on the continents can be diligently dealt with.
Prof Nabila stated that even the colonial masters recognized the institution of chiefs therefore the AU should at least reserve a seat at their annual summits.
He said without chiefs there will be chaos and misunderstanding in the society.
He called on African leaders to include chiefs in address African issues like poverty, electoral disputes and HIV/AIDS.
According to him, chiefs have been able to settle political disputes whenever there are misunderstandings in the elections.
Prof John Nabila was speaking at The Think Africa Forum as part of Ghana’s 51st republic anniversary in Accra.
Prof Nabila also disclosed the National House of Chiefs is awaiting government approval so that about 30 Queenmothers will be added to the National House of chiefs.
Prof Nabila stated that even the colonial masters recognized the institution of chiefs therefore the AU should at least reserve a seat at their annual summits.
He said without chiefs there will be chaos and misunderstanding in the society.
He called on African leaders to include chiefs in address African issues like poverty, electoral disputes and HIV/AIDS.
According to him, chiefs have been able to settle political disputes whenever there are misunderstandings in the elections.
Prof John Nabila was speaking at The Think Africa Forum as part of Ghana’s 51st republic anniversary in Accra.
Prof Nabila also disclosed the National House of Chiefs is awaiting government approval so that about 30 Queenmothers will be added to the National House of chiefs.
THREATS AGAINST CHIEF JUSTICE IS A THREAT AGAINST DEMOCRACY-METHODIST BISHOP
THREATS AGAINST CHIEF JUSTICE IS A THREAT AGAINST DEMOCRACY-METHODIST BISHOP
2.06.2011 SAM
The Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church of Ghana, Rt Rev Prof. Emmanuel Asante says the recent series of attack on the Chief Justice hinders the progress of democracy in the country.
He explains that the recent threat should be considered as a national security issue because the threat infringes on the independence of the judiciary.
According to him, Ghana’s democracy will be retrogressing if such threats are labeled to the third arm of Government.
Rt Rev Prof Emmanuel Asante was speaking at The Think Africa Forum in honour of Ghana’s 51st Republic Anniversary in Accra.
He added that Ghana cannot develop if card bearing members are only employed by the government.
Rt Rev Prof Emmanuel Asante urge government to employ people base on competencies and not because of the loyalty to the party.
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2.06.2011 SAM
The Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church of Ghana, Rt Rev Prof. Emmanuel Asante says the recent series of attack on the Chief Justice hinders the progress of democracy in the country.
He explains that the recent threat should be considered as a national security issue because the threat infringes on the independence of the judiciary.
According to him, Ghana’s democracy will be retrogressing if such threats are labeled to the third arm of Government.
Rt Rev Prof Emmanuel Asante was speaking at The Think Africa Forum in honour of Ghana’s 51st Republic Anniversary in Accra.
He added that Ghana cannot develop if card bearing members are only employed by the government.
Rt Rev Prof Emmanuel Asante urge government to employ people base on competencies and not because of the loyalty to the party.
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