CAPE COAST POLYTECHNIC STAFF RAISE RED FLAG OVER RECTOR POSITION

Concerned staff of the Cape Coast Polytechnic has threatened to demonstrate if Mr. A.M. Koomson is appointed to the position as the Rector of the institution.
A lecturer and spokesperson of the group, Mr. Emmanuel Offei Appiah says Mr. Koomson does not meet the school’s requirement for a Rector as advertised but he has been shortlisted for interview.
Mr Emmanuel Appiah stated that they want the substantive Vice Rector, Mr. K.A. Simpson to be appointed the head of institution rather than Mr Koomson who has less experience.
The group believes there are political forces seeking to get Mr. Koomson appointed, and they wish to draw the attention of the President and all Ghanaians to the strange developments in the process of appointing a qualified person to the position.

Effort to reach the Deputy Minister of Education in charge of Tertiary Education Mahama Ayariga proved futile.
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PRESIDENT MILLS URGE KORLE BU TO INVOLVE SURGEONS IN CRUCIAL DECISIONS

President John Mills has appealed to the Korle-Bu hospital authorities to include the surgeons and medical experts in crucial decision making for the development of the Cardiothoracic Center.
He made the call when he paid an unannounced visit to the center today.

The substantive Director at the Cardio Center, Dr. Serebour has urge authorities at the Cardio Center to follow the right rules and regulations for the center.
He asked the authorities to take the right decisions so that the patients do not suffer.

Meanwhile, reports say the striking Doctors have called off the strike after meeting with the President.
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WESTERN REGION NDC YOUTH URGE PEOPLE TO VOTE AGAINST NPP PARLIAMENTARIANS

The Western Regional Youth Organizer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mintah Akando has called on the people not to vote for the NPP in the 2012 elections for staying away from the voting process in parliament when the controversial 3 billion Chinese loan was approved.
Surprisingly, Mintah Akando stated that the projects for the loan facility can be found areas where the NPP hold parliamentary seats.
He says the NPP parliamentary candidates from the region are hindering the area of development thus they do not deserve to represent the region.
He states that the 1.8 billion allocated for the region will help the region to improve its infrastructural projects to meet the needs of the people.

Meanwhile, the NPP Western Region parliamentary caucus has stated that they will react to statements tomorrow evening on Adom fm’s ‘De Mehunu’ programme.

The battle for Tripoli, African Union hypocrisy

Just recently a huge sum of about 1.7 billion dollars was announced as the ‘prize’ for the capture of Muammar Gaddafi, dead or Alive. The story was a shock to the world a man who just handed over his AU presidency to his successor is now a prize for his capture. Surprisingly, the rebel leadership has been offered a $2m bounty on the fugitive Libyan leader's head.
As the battle for Tripoli trickles in every now then, one would expect the African Union to cough out their stand on the issues in Libya. Of course, it takes bold countries like Nigeria and South Africa to take the bitter pill by stating their stand on the crisis in Libya.
One of the ideologies of the African Union is to maintain peace and harmony among members’ states but one will understand that many lives could have been saved if the African Union had made their intention known to the world.
The time is ticking for the African Union to take a stem stand on the issues in Libya.
Gaddafi’s influence
The AU waiting position on Libya gives a clear indication of Gadaffi’s influence among member states. Most of the African Presidents enjoys some benefits from the Libyan Oil either from financing their political campaign or help them retain power.
Gaddafi ran a school near Benghazi called the World Revolutionary Center (WRC). A notable number of its graduates have seized power in African countries. Blaise Compaoré of Burkina Faso and Idriss Déby of Chad were graduates of this school, and are currently in power in their respective countries.
He was bestowed with the title "King of Kings of Africa" in 2008, as he had remained in power longer than any African king. Gaddafi was celebrated in the presence of over 200 African traditional rulers and kings, although his views on African political and military unification received a lukewarm response from their governments Gaddafi told the assembled African leaders when he was elected the President of the AU that he shall continue to insist that our sovereign countries work to achieve the United States of Africa. Guess that did not go down well with member states!

Capture him by spelling his name
There seems to be many ways which the 69 year old man desert warrior name has been spelt. Research from the London Evening Standard in 2004 indicates that there are about 37 possible spelling of his name.
Let take a look at some of the names given to him;
"Muammar Gaddafi" is the spelling used by TIME, BBC News, but The Associated Press, CNN, and Fox News use "Moammar Gadhafi".
The Edinburgh Middle East Report uses "Mu'ammar Qaddafi" and the U.S. Department of State uses "Mu'ammar Al-Qadhafi", although the White House chooses to use "Muammar el-Qaddafi"
China’s Xinhua News Agency uses "Muammar Khaddafi" while The New York Times uses "Muammar el-Qaddafi".
The Chicago Tribune and the Los Angeles Times of the Tribune Company, and Agence France-Presse use "Moammar Kadafi".
In 1986 Gaddafi reportedly responded to a Minnesota school's letter in English using the spelling "Moammar El-Gadhafi but the title of his homepage of algathafi.org reads "Welcome to the official site of Muammar Al Gathafi . Again in 2007 interview with Gaddafi's son Saif al-Islam Gaddafi confirms that the spelling "Qadhafi’’

CHINESE LOAN IS NOT TRANSPARENT- MINORITY

The Member of Parliament for Nsuta-Kwamang constituency, Kwame Osei Prempeh says he suspect fishy deals in the government in the rush in approving the controversial 3 billion dollars Chinese loan.
He explains that the government did not take their time to read and analysis the details of the agreement before they approved the loan.
Kwame Osei Prempeh stated that the Minister of Finance could not answer crucial questions surrounding the loan when he appeared before parliament.

The Minister of Transportation, Collins Dawuda believes that the government has been transparent with the loan agreement.
He explains that the government redrew the initial deal in parliament to make way for every member to read deliberate on the issue.
CUE IN: COLLINS ON CHINESE LOAN
Meanwhile, the Member of Parliament for Assin North in the Central Region, Kennedy Agyapong has predicted doom in the economy because the loan does not merit revenue accrued in the country.
He explains that Ghana’s economy might collapse due to the heavy loans acquired by Mills government in recent times.

DR ANNING SLAM MILLS ON GHANA’S POSITION ON LIBYA CRISIS

Security Expert, Dr Kwesi Anning has slammed President Mills for waiting on the African Union before declaring Ghana’s position on Libya.
He said the African Union has already lost credibility on the leadership qualities in solving Africans Problems therefore Ghana must make her presence be felt on the continent.
Dr Anning stated that the Ghana has a strong position in the formation of the AU hence it will be important for Ghana to open up and declare her stand.
Dr Anning made these statements in an interview with Adakabre Frimpong Manso on Dwaso Nsem.

Meanwhile, The Head of Monitoring and Evaluation at the Presidency, Dr. Tony Aidoo says President Mills stand to allow the African Union decide Africans position on Libya is in the best for the country.
According to him, it is better to watch and observe rather than taking radical action against fellow members of the African Union.
He explains that Ghana need to consider international ties among member countries before she condemned any actions in other member countries.
Dr Tony Aidoo who is an elected member of AU Advisory Board on Corruption says Ghana must considerate on making peace rather than focusing on condemnation.

THE GREAT ESCAPES IN THE BIBLE

Some people might have escape from accidents, death, or even sickness but can we escape from the power and destiny of God? Let’s examine some of the great attempts to escape from the Lord and the consequences.
Jacob --Fled from his father-in-law, Laban after almost 20 years of service. The Effects- He allowed Jacob to return home for Isaac’s death and for reconciliation with Esau- Genesis 31:1-55.
Moses- Fled Egypt after killing an Egyptian in defence of a fellow Israelite. The effect: saved his life and began another part of God’s training.
Lesson: God fits even our mistakes into his plan. Exodus 2: 11-15
The Spies from Israel: Escaped searches in Jericho by hiding in Rahab house. Effects- Prepared the destruction of Jericho and preserved Rahab who would become one of David’s and Jesus ancestors.
Lesson: Gods plan weaves lives together in a pattern beyond our understanding. Joshua 2:1-24
Israelites: Escaped Egypt after 430 years in slavery. Lesson: God will not forget his provider. Exodus 2:11-15
Samson: escape a locked city by ripping the gates from their hinges. Lesson without dependence on God even great ability are wasted. Judges 16:1-3
Elijah: Fled into the wilderness out of the few of Queen Jezebel. Lesson: Even at the moments of real succession or personal weakness and our greatest challenges. I Kings 19:1-18
Peter: Freed from prison by an angel. Saved peter for God’s further plans for his life. Lesson-God can use extraordinary means to carry out his plan often after we least expect it. Acts 12:1-11

FINANCE COMMITTEE MEMBER CREDIT KUFOUR FOR POVERTY REDUCTION RATINGS

The Deputy Ranking Member on the Finance Committee, Ignatius Baffour Awuah has credited the former President Kufour administration for the reduction of poverty over the last period.
He stated that President Kufour and the NPP strategize good poverty eradication policies to help minimize the rate of poverty especially in the rural and deprived areas.
Ignatius Baffour Awuah explains that the poverty rate in the country as at the time the NPP left office the poverty level was 28 per cent but the figures has increase to 30 per cent.
He blamed the Mills government for the increment stating that there refuse to continue with the poverty reduction policies they inherited.

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NDC WESTERN CAUCUS URGES SUPPORT FROM NPP FOR $3BN LOAN

The NDC Caucus of Parliament is calling on their colleagues from the Minority to support and approve the $3bn loan being contracted from China.
The MP for Aowin Mathias Kwame Ntow in an interview with Adom news indicated that at least $1.8bn of the money will be used to undertake various projects in the Western region.
He mentions projects such as the expansion road networks; establish a gas storage facility, construct new rail line from Western to Kumasi among other projects.
CUE IN: KWAME NTOW ON LOAN
Meanwhile, the minority Member of Parliament for Amenfi West in the West Region, Joseph Boahen Aidoo says he supports the loans and the projects but due diligence must be done to ensure that the loan is in the interest of Ghanaians
He explains that the government cannot secure loans to pay in the next 50 years without examining the conditions of the contracts.

CONCERN TEACHERS SLAMS NEW DEATH AND RETIREMENT BENEFITS

The Coordinator of the Coalition of Concern Teachers (CCT), Norbert Gbogbotsi has slammed the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) officials for increasing the death and retirement benefits rather than their monthly salaries.
He explains that the GNAT must be concern with the living conditions of the teachers and not focusing on their retirement and death benefits.
He stated that GNAT executives should amend the constitution to favour the rights of teachers and not for the selfish gains of GNAT officials.
He made these statements when The National Council of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) met at KNUST, Kumasi to approved new Death and Retirement Benefits for its members.
Acting President of GNAT, Mr. Samuel Doe Alorbia announced that they have death and retirement benefits have been increased from GH.¢ 500.00 to GH.¢1,000.00 effective January 1, 2012.
But Norbert Gbogbotsi wants the GNAT executives to increase their wages.

Norbert Gbogbotsi also disclose that the about 10,000 teachers have complete registration to the controller generals department to opt of GNAT.
He explains that by the close of next month the deal will be sealed.

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PARENTS FRUSTRATED OVER WASSCE RESULTS DELAY

Some parents whose children results are been withheld by the West African Examination Council (WASSCE) are expressed their frustration over the delay of the results.
The frustrated parents are appealing to the examination council to fasten up investigations among the 81 schools and the 849 students so that their wards can apply to the university.
Some of the parents at the Saint Francis Senior High school and Manfe Methodist Girls in the Eastern Region spoke to Adom news.

Some students whose release has been withheld are appealing to the council to release the results early for them to continue their education.
Meanwhile, the Public Relations Officer of the West African Examination Council (WASSCE), Agnes Teye-Cudjoe stated that there is no period for which the examination council will complete findings in the 81 schools and the 849 students.
She explains that the council will release the results as soon as they finish

FONKAR DENIES SUPPORTING MILLS

The operations director of FONKAR, Ernest Owusu Bempah has Refuted publications that the members of FONKAR have thrown supports to President Mills.
He explains that FONKAR will still support Nana Konadu Rawlings and not President Mills as been reported.
He claimed that no such publication has come from the quarters of FONKAR in supports of President Mills.
Ernest Owusu Bempah stated that Ras Mubarak is not a member o FONKAR has been speculate

HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM SECTOR NEEDS A UNIVERSITY-KINGSLEY KORANTENG

The Marketing Manager of Ramada Beach Resort formally Coco Beach Hotel, Kingsley Asiedu Koranteng has urge government to establish Tourism and Hospitality University to train people in the industry.
He explains that most of the tourist and Hospitality sector lacks train and capable persons for the rapid development of the sector.
With the establishment of a qualified training institution, Kingsley Koranteng believes that the industry can move from the third largest sector to the first.

He says the tourism and hospitality industry has grown to a significant achievement in the last decade.
He explains that influx of foreigner and foreign exchange are all signs of the achievement in the sector.
Kingsley Koranteng stated that if the government pays special attention to the industry, the industry will become the largest sector for the economy.
In an interview with Adom business news, Kingsley Koranteng urges Ghanaians to also invest in the tourism sector.

GES TO SANCTION INVIGILATORS GUILTY OF EXAMINATION MALFEASANCE

The Deputy Director of Ghana Education service, Stephen Adu has assured the public that GES will not spare any invigilator or supervisor who will be found guilty of examination malpractice in connection with the withholding of the results of 81 schools.
He explains that initial investigation has identified not only students, but invigilators who are assisting the officials with the investigations.
It will be recalled that recently WAEC released the results of last year’s WASSE examinations, withholding the results of 841 students and 81 schools across the country.
Though Mr. Adu could not state a specific time when the results will be disclosed, he was sure that those found culpable will be dealt with according to the law.

Commenting on whether the GES will use CCTV cameras in examination Halls in future exams, Mr. Adu said for now the service has not taken a decision on that but will use other technologies to assist in the monitoring of students.
He described such an investment as expensive in view of the large numbers of examination centers across the country.
Meanwhile reports say parents and students of the affected schools are living in fear and anguish over the delay in the determination of the issue.

Changing your thinking

If your thoughts could cause things to instantly happen, what kind of thoughts would you think?

If your values and priorities were to be continually manifested in the world around you, what values and priorities would you choose?

The fact is your thoughts, your values and your priorities most certainly have a major influence on the quality of your world and your life. Though you cannot instantly make something appear just by thinking about it, the things that do end up appearing in your life often do so as a result of your thoughts.

Your thoughts directly control your actions, and your actions have a major impact on the reality of your life. When you feed your moments with positive, loving, thankful thoughts, your life and your world cannot help but benefit.

The quickest way to improve your situation is to improve the way you think about it. Though your thoughts will not immediately change anything outside of you, they can immediately change your outlook.

And by adopting an affirmative, creative, grateful outlook on life, you receive a double benefit. Your actions become more focused on creating value and at the same time, they become more effective.

Changing your thinking can indeed change your world. So choose the best thoughts that you can possibly imagine.

By changing your thinking; you change your beliefs.

When you change your beliefs, you change your expectations.
When you change your expectations, you change your attitude.
When you change your attitude, you change your behaviour.
When you change your behaviour, you change your performance.
When you change your performance, you change your life!

With thanks to JKannan Kannan for sharing this story

ASUNAFO NPP EXECUTIVE ACCUSES MCE FOR DIVERTING INTERNALLY GENERATED FUNDS

The NPP constituency members in the Asunafo North in the Brong Ahafo region are accusing the Municipal Chief Executive for diverting the Internally Generated Funds for his selfish benefits.
The NPP Vice Chairman of Asunafo North, Kojo Antwi stated that the MCE Alhaji Doku uses the IGF to pay his per diem when he travels outside the constituency inside of channeling it to developmental projects in the area.
He explains that instead of using the internally generated fund to assist in the progress of development in the area, he uses the money for his own benefits.

But the MCE Alhaji Doku denied spending the Internally Generated Funds on paying his per diem or diverting it to other purposes.
He explains that the NPP are only trying to tarnish his hard earn reputation for his successes he has achieved since he was appointed.
Alhaji Doku stress that he is using the IGF for its right purposes and challenged them to call on government to audit him.

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PRESIDENT ATTA MILLS LEAVES FOR SOUTH AFRICA AND NAMIBIA

President John Evans Atta Mills today for State visits to The Republic of South Africa and The Republic of Namibia at the request of President Jacob Zuma and His Excellency Dr. Hifikepunye Pohamba respectively.

President Atta Mills arrives in Capt Town on the August 22, 2011, and departs for Namibia, Thursday, August 25, 2011, where as part of his itinerary, he will be the Special Guest of Honour at the country’s Heroes Day celebration on Friday, August 2011.

His Excellency President Atta Mills is being accompanied by, First Lady, Her Excellency Dr. Mrs. Ernestina Naadu Mills, as well as a high-powered business delegation.

A statement released by the Head of Communication at the Castle, Koku Anyidohu stated that President Atta Mills arrives back in Accra on Sunday, August 28, 2011.

WENCHI PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED WANT THEIR RESULTS OF FINAL EXAMS

Persons with disabilities at the Wenchi Methodist Senior High School are complaining that they are yet to receive their results of the final exams after several calls to the authorities.
A Blind student at the school, Samuel Quartey explains that authorities promised them that their results will be ready after two months but unfortunately they are yet to receive their results.
He stated that the delay in the results hinders their opportunity to enroll to the universities.

Meanwhile, authorities at the examination council have stated that they are still carrying out investigations into the examinations malfeasance and that the results will release soon afterwards.

EXPERT CALL FOR IMMEDIATE LOCAL RESEARCH ON MOSQUITO RESISTANCE

A Board Member of Unibank Ghana limited, Professor Elis Badu has call for the agent need for a local research to be conducted to test the resistant ability of mosquitoes in the country.
He explains that the country should not always depend on other research conducted in other countries to draw conclusions in the fight of Malaria.
Professor Elis Badu emphasized that a local research team need to establish so that the country can develop a new trend to fight mosquitoes.
Professor Badu made this known in an interview with Adom news during a medical mission programme organized by the bank for over 2000 people in Accra as part of the activities lineup for their 10 years anniversary

Professor Badu stated that the government needs to reduce the prize of medicine so that the less privilege will be able to afford medicine for malaria and other treatment.
He added that poverty sometimes accounts for death of avoided illnesses.

Miss Akwambo winners accuse organizers of failing to give them prizes

The winners of this year’s Miss Akwambo Beauty Pageant have accused the organizers, Breezy FM of not giving them their prizes weeks after the event.
The pageant was held on August 1, 2011but the winners say the organizers told them they would be decorated with their prizes at public durbar but they have since not heard anything from the organizers and all efforts to get the prizes have proved futile.
Second Runner Up, Sandra Mensah told Adom News they promised to give the winner a refrigerator and GHC200; first runner up, a television set a GHC100 and she was to get a standing fan and GHC50 for coming third.
Doris Botwe, who was eventually crowned Miss Akwambo 2011 also told Adom News that all the six contestants paid GHC20 each to participate, and also provided their own costumes at their own cost.
“We are all students and we had to go hustle for the GHC20 to pay and participate because we had hope of going home with something – my father even picked up a quarrel with me because I paid to participate,” she said.
One of the Judges at the event, Abonzi Baby, a presenter on Breezy FM told Adom News the girls have been pressurizing her about the prizes and she had also been putting pressure on the organizers.
She said one of the organizers told her the chiefs of the area were supposed to have contributed money for the prizes but they have not so it had become the burden of the main organizers.
Abonzy Baby therefore assured the girls that within a matter of a week they would be settled.
Meanwhile at the time of going to press, one of the organizers told Adom News on phone that they were now holding an emergency meeting to find ways of getting the girls their prizes.

Story by: Samuel Mantey /Adom News/Ghana

KYEBI CHIEFS DENY KNOWLEDGE OF EXTRA GOLD WATER POLLUTION

The Kyebi Gyasihene in the Eastern Region Nana Barimah Amoako Darko Ampem says the chiefs and elders are yet to receive official complaints from the people of Apampamtua of the alleged pollution of water bodies by Extra Gold Mining Company.
He explains that they only heard the issue on Adom News this morning during Dwaso Nsem.
He blamed both parties for not informing the elders in the area before the issue got worsened.
Nana Barimah Amoako Darko-Ampem was reacting to the citizens’ threat to deal with Extra Gold Limited for taking their lands without the due process, polluting their rivers and using foreign dogs to harass them.
The Chief stated that they have not granted Extra Gold Company the go ahead to pollute water bodies.

Nana Barimah Amoako Darko Ampem assured the people that the palace will make sure the mining legislations are duly applied.

GHANA INTEGRITY INITIATIVE URGES GOVERNMENT TO IMPLEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE

A Policy Analyst at the Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII), Alexis Dery has stated that recommendations from the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) are bogus if government does not take steps to implement them.
He says corruption will not cease in public sectors if drastic steps are not taken to rid the system of it.
Mr. Dery’s comments come in the wake of revelations of misappropriation of state funds by some ministries at the sitting of the Public Accounts Committee.
He explains that successive governments have failed to enforce recommendations from the PAC sittings and that has allowed the corruption to go unchecked.
He tasks the government to strength institutions in other to tackle malfeasance in the public sector.

Alexis Dery also called on the government to initiate institutional reforms to tackle corruption in the public sector.

TEMA POLICE DENIES COLLECTING ‘MAD WOMAN’s MONEY

The Tema Police has denied collecting the money of the alleged Yoruba woman who was reported mentally challenged.
The Public Relations Officer of the Tema Police, Chief Inspector Olivia Turkson tells Adom News when her team got to Ashaiman the people wanted to take the money of the woman so the Police collected the money to prevent the resident from stealing it
She explains that the Yoruba woman who has spent the last 10 years begging was raising funds for her return to Nigeria.
Chief Inspector Olivia Turkson says the woman has been able to raise GH350 for her journey back home.

An eyewitness who is assisting Police investigations confirmed that some people tried to collect the money of the Yoruba woman because she could not speak any of the Ghanaian languages.
He spoke to Adom News

Chief Inspector Olivia Turkson stated that the Police will put the woman on the next available transport to Nigeria.
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World Bank.
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This is BUSINESS. ;)

849 WASSCE STUDENTS TO KNOW THEIR FATE BY CLOSE OF THE WEEK

849 WASSCE STUDENTS TO KNOW THEIR FATE BY CLOSE OF THE WEEK
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Exams committee will meet tomorrow to decide the fate of the 849 students whose results were withheld.
The Principal Public Affairs Officer Mrs Agnes Teye-Cudjoe stated that hopefully the results of the meeting will be known by the close of the week.
She made these comments when on behalf of WAEC she has released the provisional results of 133,679 out of 148,826 candidates who took the May/June 2011 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).
She also added that the entire results of all candidates presented by 81 schools have also been withheld.
According to Mrs. Teye-Cudjoe this is to allow them time to conduct investigations into suspected examination malpractices during the exams.
Mrs Agnes Teye-Cudjoe told Adom News that the fate of the 81 schools will be known after results of the investigations conducted are released and the suspects identified.
The disclosure by WAEC has shocked several parents and students who were anxiously awaiting the results of their wards.
Speaking to Adom news Mrs. Agnes Teye Cudjoe blamed both teachers and students for the examination malpractices.
“Some of the reports gathered said some examiners and supervisors played indirect roles in the malpractice,” she added.

She revealed that this is the third time WAEC has recorded such high numbers of examination malpractices.
She said some of the students brought mobile phones, tore parts of the examination paper and entered with some other external materials to the exam hall.
Meanwhile, Former Director of the Ghana Education Service (GES), Mr. Michael Nsowah described as alarming withholding of results of 81 schools by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) on suspicion of exams malpractice.
The former G.E.S boss and educationist has blamed the situation on the attitude of students towards examination where they always try to outwit the system by cheating. He accused students of not studying resulting in inadequate preparation for exams.
He was unhappy about the attitude of students particularly saying that no matter how hard teachers teach, the failure of students to learn will always frustrate their efforts.
Mr. Nsowah is therefore calling for collaborative efforts of Parents and teachers to help students prepare for all examinations to avoid all forms of examination irregularities to help curb the situation.
President of Ideal College, Mr. Joseph Asibu has accused WAEC of lack of supervision and improper syllabus as a contributory factor to the examination malpractices.
He explained that the some schools lack proper text books and a well defined syllabus to prepare for exams.
Some affected students Adom News spoke to denied allegations that they had involved themselves in any form of malpractices because supervisors were extra strict.

SANITY PREVAILS AT WASSA-ASIKUMA AFTER ROBBERS RAID

The Wassa-Asikuma Police in the Western Region say there has been calm and sanity in the community and its environs after armed robbers raided the community some few weeks ago making several people fled the area.
DSP Ben Yirenkye stated that the Police have been able to provide full security in the community to prevent such occurrences.
He said that the alleged armed robbers who raided the Wassa-Asikuma community have been granted bail because the court did not have enough evidence to prosecute them.
He said the 5 men were victims of circumstance.
The Wassa-Asikuma District Police Commander DSP Ben Yirenkye assured the general public that his outfit will investigate the whereabout of the robbers.

GNAT BOSS RESIGNS … CONCERN TEACHERS HAPPY

The Deputy General Secretary of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) John Nyoagbe has confirmed that the President of GNAT Paul Apenga has tended his resignation as an executive of GNAT.
He explains that that the decision was not from any pressure but that he accepted the position of the Regional Director of Education in the Upper West region.
According to John Nyoagbe, holding the position of a GNAT President and Regional Director is a conflict the interest hence the decision to resign.

Meanwhile, the coordinator of the Concern Teachers Association, Norbert Gbogbotsi has attributed Paul Apenga resignation to the pressure by the association.
He explains that the resignation of Paul Apenga is the first of many calamities to befall the executives for failing their members.

Meanwhile, Mr Samuel Alorbia has been elevated as the acting President of GNAT.

JESUS POWER DOES NOT CURSE-PASTOR

The General Overseer of the Freedom Chapel church Apostle Amoakoh Attah has debark claims that Pastors use of Jesus’ power to curse the vulnerable for their selfish gains.
He explains that there is no power from God to curse and cause evil to the people. Adding that as a Man of God you should rather bless the people than cursing them.
Apostle Amoakoh Attah made these comments in an interview with Kofi Adoma on Consumer Lens programme Wednesday. He reiterated that Bishop Obinim’s action do not merit a Leader of a congregation for the work of God.
He was reaction in connection with the allege spell cast on the son of Gifty Fobih the allege ‘girlfriend’ of Bishop Obinim making him paralyzed and mentally-ill.
Earlier, he threatened to deal with the MP for Assin North Kennedy Agyapong for attacking members of Bishop Obinim’s church for supporting the sex scandal
Apostle Amoako Attah the comments of Ken Agyapong would not be accepted in other religious organizations and should not be allowed by Christians.
He said though they acknowledge that some ‘men of God’ have misled the people but it is not enough to generalize and insult all people.
He said the public and individuals can critics the pastor when they see that they are trending on a dangerous path.
According to him, that the fact that we have prayed that not guarantee that the Lord has forgiven us. He added that the Lord seek to watch those who express remorse on their sins and forgives them.
Meanwhile, the Head Pastor of El-Kana Ministry International Ernest Adati stated that Bishop Obinim’s behavior was unfortunate, regrettable and very scandalous.
He further advised Christians to be discerning in listening to their pastors and to have a personal relationship with God.

JESUS POWER DOES NOT CURSE-PASTOR

The General Overseer of the Freedom Chapel church Apostle Amoakoh Attah has debark claims that Pastors use of Jesus’ power to curse the vulnerable for their selfish gains.
He explains that there is no power from God to curse and cause evil to the people. Adding that as a Man of God you should rather bless the people than cursing them.
Apostle Amoakoh Attah made these comments in an interview with Kofi Adoma on Consumer Lens programme Wednesday. He reiterated that Bishop Obinim’s action do not merit a Leader of a congregation for the work of God.
He was reaction in connection with the allege spell cast on the son of Gifty Fobih the allege ‘girlfriend’ of Bishop Obinim making him paralyzed and mentally-ill.
Earlier, he threatened to deal with the MP for Assin North Kennedy Agyapong for attacking members of Bishop Obinim’s church for supporting the sex scandal
Apostle Amoako Attah the comments of Ken Agyapong would not be accepted in other religious organizations and should not be allowed by Christians.
He said though they acknowledge that some ‘men of God’ have misled the people but it is not enough to generalize and insult all people.
He said the public and individuals can critics the pastor when they see that they are trending on a dangerous path.
According to him, that the fact that we have prayed that not guarantee that the Lord has forgiven us. He added that the Lord seek to watch those who express remorse on their sins and forgives them.
Meanwhile, the Head Pastor of El-Kana Ministry International Ernest Adati stated that Bishop Obinim’s behavior was unfortunate, regrettable and very scandalous.
He further advised Christians to be discerning in listening to their pastors and to have a personal relationship with God.

OBINIM SAGA: PASTOR WILLIAM FOBIH FAMILY MEETS TO DECIDE

Pastor William Fobih and his family have been locked up in a meeting with legal experts on the step to take about the paralyzing of his son.
Adom news can confirmed that Gifty Fobih and her husband Pastor William Fobih are meeting to decide on the next possible action to be taken about the allege defamation and the spell cast on their 2 year old son.
Lawyer Kwame Boateng Acheampong stated that the family will come out tomorrow with a concrete stand on the issue.
Earlier, the Vice President of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), Ursula Owusu stated that it will be difficult to legally sanction Obinim
Hence they will assist in counseling the family psychologically on the issue.

LAWYER BOATENG URGE GOVERNMENT TO ENFORCE CHILDREN’S ACT

Lawyer Kwame Boateng Akyeampong has urged government has put all the necessary institutions in place to enforce the children act.
He stated that though there is the Social Welfer Department and the Domestic Violence Unit (DOVVSU) as well as the Children’s Ministry both departments lacks resources to implement the children right act hence making it difficult for children to insist on their rights.
He therefore tasks the government to put all resources in place to enforce the children’s act.
Lawyer Kwame Boateng Akyeampong made these statement today in connection with the allege spell cast on the ‘girlfriend’ of Bishop Obinim hence making him paralyzed.
He was speaking on Dwaso Nsem programme today with Adakabre Frimpong Manso.
According to him, any other interested party or organization wishing to go to court should consult the family of Gifty Fobih so that they can assist the family.
Meanwhile, The Vice President of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), Ursula Owusu has added her voice by urging Christians to be circumspect with their leaders and not to follow suite to their thought.
She noted that Bishop Obinim has disgrace the Christian faith and his wife hence he does not deserve to lead his congregation.

PASTOR OBINIM WILL PAY FOR MISLEADING PEOPLE- REV DEEGBEY

The General Secretary of the Ghana Christian Council Reverend Fred Deegbe says Bishop Daniel Obinim will account some day for misleading people despite the fact that he is a pastor and a leader.
He explains that every individual will face the consequences of his or her actions.
Rev. Fred Deegbey was commenting on how Obinim attacked a presenter and destroyed property at an Accra-based radio station.
He says Bishop Obinim’s behavior was unfortunate, regrettable and very scandalous.
Rev. Deegbe says the argument that Bishop Obinim was provoked was no excuse for his actions.
He further advised Christians to be discerning in listening to their pastors and to have a personal relationship with God.

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GHANAIANS DISAPPOINTED IN CANCELLATION OF GHANA-NIGERIA CLASH

Ghanaians have expressed disappointment over the cancellation of the match between Ghana Black Stars and the Super Eagles of Nigeria.
Some expectant fans say though they are disappointed they hope the FA can re-arrange the match at a later date.

Meanwhile, an Executive Committee Member of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) Randy Abbey says the game could not go for security reasons as there is riot in London for the past three days.
Randy Abbey says it is unfortunate but believes it is in the interest and safety of the players and fans.

NPP WILL USE INSULTS AS SELF DEFENCE-PERRY OKUDZETO

A member of the communication Director of the NPP, Perry Okudzeto have stated that though the constitution of the NPP sanctions members for in disciplinary action, they will use insults as self defence if their opponents provoke them.
He explains that if a member of the party is provoked at a media discussion, the member has the right to react to the statement.
Perry Okudzeto was answering whether the NPP will punish any member if they engage in politics of insults.
According to him, the media should to be circumspect when dealing with politicians on their political shows.

Meanwhile, the National Organizer of the National Democratic Congress, Yaw Boateng Gyan has called on the media especially radio stations to ban politicians who exchange insults on their discussion.
He explains that this measures will help check the politics of insults that has recent characterized the local political scene.
Commenting on whether the NDC has special sanctions for those who engage in the act, Yaw Boateng Gyan stated that the disciplinary committee sanctions members who exchange words in the media.
But he stated that the disciplinary committee does not make their public hence the suggestions that media should rather ban those people from their studio.

NPP HAPPY ABOUT RE-NOMINATION OF JOHN MAHAMA AS RUNNING MATE OF PRESIDENT MILLS FOR 2012

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) says the re-nomination of Vice President John Mahama as the running mate of President John Evans Ata Mills for the 2012 election will make the campaign of the NPP very easy.
A member of the NPP Communication Team, John Kumah tells Adom News President Mills did not consult Jerry John Rawlings and other leading members of the party and that is clear indication of the internal squabbles in the party.
He says the Mills- Mahama administration has been a total failure so the NPP is not threatened by it at all.

On the same issue, the CPP Communication Director, Mr. William Dowokpor says the re-nomination of John Mahama will in no way affect the CPP’s chances of winning the 2012 elections.
He added President Mills will be judged on his own performance in 2012 and not on the person he chooses as his running mate.

Meanwhile, governance and leadership lecturer at GIMPA, Dr Kwaku Osei Akom has said the nomination of Vice President as the running mate is in the right direction and will have a bearing on the 2012 elections.

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MALARIA AT EASTERN REGION

The Eastern Regional Malaria Control program has embarked on a community spraying exercise to prevent a possible outbreak of Malaria and Cholera at the flood affected areas.
The programme is the as a results of the flooding which has affected several communities in the region; rendering about 500 people homeless.
The Eastern Regional Control Officer, Johann Obeng Danso says the programme is part of the measures by their office to ensure that women and children who are mostly vulnerable do not contract malaria.
The team has been touring the site to issue out the other relieve items as well. Our reporter Kwesi Azor has been touring .with the team

Mr. Obeng Danso advised people to pay more attention to sanitation issues.

RESEARCH SHOWS THAT REGULAR SEX INCREASE LIFE SPAN

Researchers at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital have discovered that regular sex can prolong a persons’ life and improve the quality of life as well.
The research which was undertaken by a team of doctors and led by Dr David Weeks, clinical neuropsychologist found that the most effective way to keep your youthful looks is to maintain an active love life; disclosing that apart from prolonging your life it can reduce stress, release chemicals into the body that makes you happy and therefore give you youthful looks.
In his study, Dr Weeks questioned more than 3,500 volunteers aged between 18 and 102.
A Gynecologist, Dr. Padi Aryetey has confirmed to Adom news that the research carried out by the Royal Edinburgh Hospital is valid. He added that, the hospital is just one out of the many hospitals that have carried out a similar research.
Dr. Padi explained that, married couples who engage in regular sex enjoy a better and happy marriage life as compared to couples who do not. He also said that, regular sex can reduce the hypertension level of people who suffer from the disease and other related diseases and there is bound to be an increase in their life span.

EX-CONVICT URGE GOVERNMENT TO HELP INTEGRATE PRISONERS

An ex-convict turned teacher is calling on the government to address the issue of integrating them back into the society because they have challenges getting back to normal life after serving their sentence.
Benjamin Raphael is an ex-convict who spent six years behind bars and he tells Adom News most ex-convicts find it very difficult to live a ‘normal’ life especially because their families are not ready to support them.
He thinks Ghana Prison Service should set up ex-convicts association for ex-convicts to be properly reintegrated into society and monitored.

Another ex-convict Nana Kwame Fynn who spent over five years behind bars suggested that the government should pay attention to them because due to the hard conditions in the country they are also tempted to go back to their old ways.
Nana Kwame Fynn spoke with Adom news.

It has come to light that Ex-convicts have invaded Abossey Okai and other parts of Accra.
But the Police Divisional Commander for Kaneshie, Chief Supt. Avadechi says the police have a duty to monitor ex-convicts but they do not know the exact figures of ex-convicts and where they are in Ghana right now.
Chief Public Relations Officer of Ghana Prison Service, ASP Courage Akyem tells Adom News the duty of the service to prisoners end when they are released and it is the duty of the Social Welfare Department to reintegrate them into society.
Acting Director of Social Welfare Department, Mr. Stephen Adongo tells Adom News the department has documented plans to reintegrate ex-convicts but has no resources to implement them.
Mr. Adongo says the department does not have money and the personnel to carry out the reintegration programmes for Ex-convicts.
He says the budgetary allocation for the Department last year was GHC213,178.30, which is woefully inadequate for their mainstream operations let alone reintegrating ex-convicts into society.

Mr. Adongo also blames the family members of the Ex-convicts for refusing to accept them, and that causes the ex-convicts to return to their old ways.
He says Social Welfare will soon embark on educational campaign for the family members to accept the people who have finished serving their prison sentences.

EXHIBITORS THREATENS TO BOYCOTT GHANA TRADE FAIR

Exhibitors at the on-going 15th Ghana International Trade Fair have lamented the poor patronage by the public. According to some of the exhibitors, they might not register in subsequent fairs if ‘administers to not wake from their sleep’.

They attribute it to poor publicity by the organizers. The fair, an opportunity for exhibitors to conduct brisk business, has been on-going for the past four days but has recorded little or no impact.

Some of the exhibitors who spoke to Adom News blamed the Ghana Trade Fair Company for not doing enough to advertise the event.

They claim huge amounts of money were charged by the organizers without putting measures in place for them to plough back their investments.

Some of the patrons were also critical of the exhibitors. One of the patrons said exhibitors think the fair is only about selling, but sometimes it's an opportunity to advertise their products and to establish business contact, he added.
Exhibitors also lamented the GHC2 tickets gate proceeds stating that the tickets drive customers and investors away.
Sellers do not patronize the fair because of the sale of tickets at the gate, one exhibitor stressed.
Most of them go to the shopping Mall and other shops to purchase goods and products.

Meanwhile, the Chief Marketing Officer of the Ghana Trade Fair Center Yaw Seth Asamoah confirmed the low patronage but explains that management will be meeting with stakeholders to revamp the fair.
Commenting about the gate proceeds charged at the gates, Mr Asamoah stated that due to the high cost of electricity and other amenities at the venue they have been forced to charge gate fees.
According to him, the trade fair will virtually collapse it the company decides to make it free.
However, he states that management is considering abolishing the gate proceeds at the gate and that they will rather increase the cost of participation at the pavilions.

MY LIFE WITH HIV

I will call myself Nomsa Motha*. It is not my real name and I will tell you why I do not reveal it. I am 32-year-old mother of two. I am living positively with HIV and AIDS. But I have one problem.

With many of us still battling with stigmatisation, I have had a hard time revealing my status to my in-laws.

My husband knows about my status and he is ok with it. But I worry about his relatives and whether they will accept me with the disease I am living with or if they might push him to leave me.

I already lost the father of my first child when I told him I was diagnosed with HIV. I found out about my status in 2004 when my second baby, a daughter I had with my first lover, died at three months.

I was devastated by her death. I had gotten so close to her and parting broke my heart. I had not suspected that she could have died of HIV. But at the hospital it was revealed that my baby was infected with HIV and had died of an HIV-related illness.

A terrifying revelation
The nurses and doctors advised me to go for HIV counselling and testing. I did and the result came back positive. I was still hurting and mourning my baby. The results just terrified me. I thought I was going to die just as she had.

Then I had to tell my partner about the HIV status and that it had taken our baby’s life. He walked out on me just when I needed his support. I was depressed.

Fortunately my family members were supportive. They were there for me throughout the grief of losing a baby and a partner.

The baby was later buried and my health began to deteriorate. I went for a tuberculosis (TB) test in a nearby clinic and the result came back positive. I thought that was it. It was just a matter of time before I got sick and eventually died, I told myself.

But I was surrounded with people who cared about my well being and they encouraged me to take my TB treatment so that I could start taking antiretroviral treatment (ART) afterward.

Powerful turning point
The turning point was the day I met a woman in the corridor of a local clinic. She took interest in me and I confided in her, revealing my status to her. She told me about a support group for people living with HIV and AIDS.

The name of the support group is Let Us Grow. It was founded by mum Rose. I went there and to my surprise I fell in love with it. I was uplifted because I had given up on life.

Mum Rose and the other members welcomed me with warm hearts. With time I got to understand HIV. Even though the counsellor had tried to explain to me what it meant to be HIV positive I just did not get it.

But here I was with people who were telling me that they were HIV positive and they were living happy lives. I guess I needed someone who could relate to me their stories of living with HIV.

That gave me a boost. I immediately became a new person. I changed my attitude. I wanted to live and it was my call to make the most of it.

I picked up the pieces. I got back on my feet. I started to live. I took care of my self. I got a boyfriend. I told him my status and he accepted me the way I am. Later we got married
My husband and I decided to have a baby. I had gathered that as long as we followed medical orders we could give birth to a healthy, HIV-negative baby. The grace of God was with us and the baby was born HIV-negative.

Now my work is to revive the life of those who think being HIV-positive is a curse; that there is no hope for them.

I tell them they are wrong. I am a living example.

source:news24.com