Expand Electoral College for parliamentary primaries slot- Amakye Boateng

Political lecture at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Amakye Boateng is calling on the various political parties to expand its electoral college for the parliamentary primaries slot.
He stated that parliamentary primaries slot is mostly characterized by ‘the highest bidder’ which sometimes affects the quality of candidate voted for to represent the constituency.
He stated that if the Electoral College is expanded it will prevent candidates from engaging in bribery and corruption.
Speaking to Adom news, Mr Amakye Boateng expressed his worry when delegates vote for a particular candidate who offers more money to them rather than capitalizing on the experience and quality of the aspirants.
The Political Analyst made these assertions when he was discussing the effect on losing sitting on the quality of work in Parliament.
For now both the NDC and the NPP have elected members to represent them in Parliament for the December elections though they are still some areas yet to be decided.
Interested some seating outspoken MPs have both lost their seat to represent their constituency in the various areas.
Looking at the NPP, some of the members who would be kissing good bye to parliamentary duties includes: the MP for Ahafo Ano South Stephen Kweku Balado-Manu and Maxwell Kofi Jumah MP for Asokwa.
Four sitting MPs in the Eastern Region lost their bids to be re-elected to represent their constituencies in Parliament
They are Madam Bernice Beatrice Boateng, Professor Emmanuel Amoako (Abuakwa North), Amankwaa Asiamah (Fanteakwa) and Joseph Ampoma Bosompem (Akyem Swedru).
Ashong Narh, the MP for Tema East, and Elizabeth Sackey, the MP for Okaikoi North`1, Yaw Baah (Kumawu), Edward Ennin (Obuasi) and Nana Abu Bonsra (Fomena) make up the list.
In the NDC Five sitting Members of Parliament in the greater Accra region will join the list of retired legislators, including Alex Tettey-Enyo, Alfred Abayateye, Adu Asare and Nii Nortey Dua.
The rest includes: Deputy Education Minister Elizabeth Amoah Tetteh, Michael Teye Nyaunu, Ho Central, incumbent Capt. George Mfodwo, North Tongu, beating Charles Hodugbe.
Mr Amakye Boateng emphasized that delegates should also consider the duties and the experience of the candidate they vote for to represent them.
Some parliamentarians need to be maintained in the house to enrich the quality of debate and generally improve the work of parliament.
Story: Samuel Mantey/Adom news/Ghana

ADE COKER: LOSING MPS WILL ENHANCE OUR CHANCES

The Greater Accra Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Joseph Ade Coker has debunked the assertion that the loss of some incumbent MP’s in the region will affect their chances in the general elections.
After the results of the last weekend’s primaries, five sitting Members of Parliament, including Alex Tettey-Enyo, Alfred Abayateye and Nii Nortey Dua, lost their bid to represent the NDC in the 2012 parliamentary elections.
Experts warn this will affect not only the campaign of the party but also the number of votes for the party in the general elections.
They say may even create voter apathy reducing the interest of party members in the general elections.

Mr Joseph Ade Coker was happy with delegates so far and charged them to work together to encourage more voters to campaign for the party in the elections; assuring them that the NDC will retain power in 2012

Defeated Nii Tackie Kommey says he will not run as independent candidate

Member of Parliament for Odododiodoo constituency, Jonathan Nii Tackie Kommey has denied speculations that he plans going independent after losing his seat in the primaries to Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye.
Mr. Kommey said he respects the decision of delegates and will not contest as an independent candidate for the area.
Nii Tackie Kommey lost his bid to contest on the NDC’s ticket after he secured only 71 votes, against the 389 votes polled by his contender Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye.
Speaking to Adom news, he reaffirmed this commitment to the NDC even though he lost his seat adding that his love for the NDC will not end because he lost his seat.
He said the delegates voted for him on two occasions to represent them in parliament but if they have changed their minds this time around we all have t respect it, he emphasized.
Prior to the primaries, Nii Tackie Kommey boosted in the construction of four school buildings via Get fund, namely the Holy Trinity Secondary School, Sacred Heart, Ayalolo cluster of school and the Independence basic school.

He added that he has provided both the female ward of the Ussher Polyclinic and the James Town Maternity Clinic with a Water tank, Generator and hundreds of laptops to the schools in the area.
However, he said his lost will not put an end to the better Ghana agenda projects but he will work hard towards the elections.
Commenting on whether he suspects the Castle was behind his lost, Nii Tackie Kommey stated that he is not ready to discuss that issue.

ATTACK ON MY WIFE WILL NOT INTIMIDATE ME - KENNEDY AGYAPONG

Member of Parliament for Assin North, Mr Kennedy Agyapong has revealed that while he was on holiday in US last December armed robbers attacked his wife at their home in Legon.
He warned those behind the act that if their intention is to shut him up on the Alfred Woyome issue then they better advise themselves.
Mr Kennedy Agyapong stated that posterity will judge all politicians and their families for destroying the country through corrupt.
He has admitted that politicians are corrupt and elections should never be held in the country.
Kennedy Agyapong says politicians, includes himself, should bow their heads in shame for destroying the country by engaging in corrupt practices.
He made these statement during Dwaso Nsem on Adom FM today.

Mr Kennedy Agyapong says a former staff at the Ministry of Health, Ebenezer Osei duped the ministry of 18 billion old cedis over a period of two months.

ALL SET FOR NDC PRIMARIES

The Greater Accra Chairman of the NDC, Mr Joseph Ade Coker says all is set for the regional primaries without hitches.
He stated that all the candidates at the various constituencies are satisfied and have pledge to obey the rules for the primaries.
The greater Accra region should have held the primaries last week but due to some discrepancies the election was postponed till tomorrow.
Looking at the primaries tomorrow, highly contested areas like the Ablekuma South, Mr Fritz Baffour faces stiff competition from three other aspirants.
The two deputy Ministers of Food and Agriculture and Youth and Sports, Nii Amasa Namole and Nii Nortey Dua are being challenged by their women organisers and other members of the party.
Greater Accra Minister Nii Armah Ashietey will be contested by three aspirants for the Korley Klottey constituency seat. A contestant in the Adenta primaries, Madam Paulina Adenyinaa will also lock horns with the incumbent MP, Mr Adu Asare
Mr Joseph Ade Coker advised delegates to reject any attempt by any aspirant to camp them stressing that it would not only deny them access to fair assessment of their choice but amount to an insult to their sense of judgement and responsibility.

Women Caucus in Parliament calls for establishment of data collection for achievers

A Member of the Gender committee in parliament, Beatrice Bernice Boateng has called on government to establish a database of all women achievers in the nation who will serve as role models to encourage other young women to aspire for higher offices.
She stated that the data should include women achievers in various professions including those in politics adding that this will assist government with a resource of women to select from in deciding ministerial appointments.
The Member of Parliament for New Juaben South argued that with that database, various political parties can identify and expose women who have exhibited the capacity to manage more challenging responsibilities.
Speaking to Adom News in reaction to ‘missing’ women in the list of President Mill’s new appointments, Madam Boateng was not excited about the number of women on the new reshuffled list but disclosed that political parties can unearth new female talents.
She debunked suggestions that women have not positioned themselves for higher positions.

TEMA CLUB TO CONSULT ANTOA NYAMAA ON WOYOME

The brouhaha surrounding Alfred Agbesi Woyome GHS58 million judgment debts has turned an interesting twist, as members of The Great Narfolk Club in Tema are on their way to seeking “Antoa Nyamaa” for the truth behind the saga.
According to the Chairman of the Club Mr Kwesi Agyemang, government wants to cover up details of the saga to the public hence their decision in seeking spiritual assistance.
Speaking to Adom news, Mr Kwesi Agyemang stated that they will also head to Bolgatanga and other areas for confirmation of the names behind those who swaddled the money.
He says they will publish the names of those behind the swaddling of the money after consultation with the spirits.

CLASS HOURS EXTENSION ALONE CANNOT IMPROVE BECE RESULTS

Educationist, Professor Stephen Addai says the extension of the number of hours by the Ghana Education Service at the Basic level alone will not improve basic examination results.
Professor Addai tells Adom news that GES should not make an excuse with the number of hours as the reason for the low BECE results.
The Former Rector of Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), explains that GES should also focus on strict supervisory role to check the performance of teachers and students.

Meanwhile the Deputy Director General of the Ghana Education Service, Mr. Steven Adu maintains that the objective to extend the regular working hours for teachers in the Basic level is to help the children to improve and come out with better results of the BECE.

LOSING CANDIDATES CAN GO INDEPENDENT

A political Lecturer at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Amakye Boateng has urge losers of the NDC primaries to go independence if they are convinced that they can win in 2012 elections.
He stated that if they have enough evidence that the elections were manipulated to favour one candidate then they can consider going independent.
He made these statements when Micheal Teye Nyanunu threatened to go independent. Other losers includes: Deputy Majority Chief Whip, Kuntu Blankson lost the seat to Abeiku Crentsil, Elizabeth Amoah Tetteh , Deputy Education Minister, Ho Central, incumbent Capt. George Kofi Nfojoh

He stated that that the reconciliation will help settle all discrepancies that might have occurred during the NDC primaries.
But Amakye Boateng stated the NDC should solve these problems as it can affect their chances in the elections

GPRTU, VEEP HAPPY WITH TRANSPORT FARES

The greater Accra Chairman of GPRTU, Alhaji Issah Tetteh says they are happy to have convinced the Vice President for the increment in transport fares.

He stated that the Vice President had wanted them to reduce transport fares but upon meeting with them it became necessary to maintain the fare prices.
Alhaji Issah Tetteh made these statements when they meet with Vice President at the castle to discuss fuel price increases.

The Vice President, John Mahama says government is ready to look a the recent petrol price increases if stakeholders are to come out with alternatives.

John Mahama expressed his displeasure over the recent world crude prices increase which it affecting developing countries.

He said they will meet the TUC on Wednesday to discuss effort in controlling fuel prices.

MP RECEIVES DEATH THREATS AFTER LOSING PRIMARIES

The Member of Parliament for Akan Constituency in the Volta Region, Mr Joseph Kwadwo Ofori says he has received numerous death threats after the NDC parliamentary primaries last Saturday.
He explains that his family members have been attacked while property has been destroyed after he won the seat to represent the constituency.
Mr Joseph Kwadwo Ofori stated that land guards have also destroyed his family properties and injured two of his family members.
The incumbent MP who lost the primaries to Mr Kwadwo Gyapong winning blamed his opponents’ supports for the threats.
Mr Joseph Kwadwo Ofori says he has reported the incident to the police.

DOCTOR CALLS FOR IMMEDIATE MEDICAL HELP FOR ‘GINGER INSERTED’ VICTIMS

A Gynecologist, Dr Padi Ayeetey has called for immediate medical and psychological attention for the four girls of Grace Academy at Amanase whose vaginas were inserted with ginger concoctions.
He stated that the students risk still birth if immediate medical attention is not given to them.
Dr Padi Ayeertey says the victims might also shy away from normal intimate relationship in the future because of the trauma.

We wish to state that the incident happened at Grace Academy at Amanase and not Glory Preparatory School at Suhum.
Meanwhile, the Proprietor of Grace Academy at Amanase in Eastern Region, Pastor Abraham Owusu has been remanded in prison custody by the Suhum Circuit Court
He was charged with indecent assault and he is to reappear before court on January 24, 2012.

NDC aspirant disqualified for using wife ID card

Sefwi Wiaso NDC constituency has disqualified one of the parliamentary aspirants, Thomas Armah for presenting his wife’s party ID card as identification during committee vetting.
According to the youth organiser, Kwaku Saibu, the committee decided to disqualify Thomas Armah because he failed to convince them he was a party loyal member by presenting his wife’s ID card.
He tells Adom news that Thomas Armah told them that he had lost his party membership card, the situation which forced him to
Disqualified Thomas Armah confirmed that he used his wife (Mrs Monica Aba Mintah) party card as identification during the vetting process.
He explains that the party officials have not issued new party cards for the past four years stating that this informed his decision to present his wife ID to the vetting committee.
According to him, some of the committee members have given him the green light to use it. Thomas Armah said he suspected some party officials behind his disqualification. He stated that a lot of the members have labeled him potential threats to the rest of the aspirants.
Thomas Armah stated that he has therefore written a petition to the constituency executives to review his disqualification.

CPP YOUTH WANT INTERDICTED YOUTH ORGANZIER RE-INSTATED

The Constituency Youth Organizers of the Convention People’s Party (CPP) in the Greater Accra Region are calling on the National Executive of the Party to immediately re-instate our National Youth Organiser, Comrade General Murtala Mohammed to continue his duties.
The Ablekuma Central Youth Organiser Ibrahim Salim Mohammed who is leading the crusade stated that the decision of the Central Committee to interdict our Youth Organizer is hasty, biased and not based on due process.
He said the decision was designed to shut down the youth of the party as it has always done.
Ibrahim Salim Mohammed stated that the move is meant to cover the authoritarian attitudes and lack of transparency of the Hon. Samia Nkrumah and Mr. Ivor Greenstreet.

Meanwhile, the Communication director of the CPP, Nii Armah Ankofrah urge the youth to exercise patience for the National Executives to decide on how to how to manage the isse.
He advise the youth not to pre-judge the out come of the disciplinary committee sittings.

JOURNALISTS MUST WATCH OUT- FORTUNE ALIMI

The Editor of Daily Guide Newspaper, Fortune Alimi has cautioned his colleague journalists to be on the guard ahead of the December general elections.
He says even security operatives are not enough to guarantee the safety of journalists; therefore journalists need to be on the lookout.
Fortune Alimi made these comments in response to National Security Coordinator, Col Retired Larry Gbevlo-Lartey’s, statement that no journalist was molested by BNI officials at the premises of an Accra High Court yesterday.

Research Fellow at the Center for Democratic Development, Abrampa Mensah says the media should continue to work even though there are challenges hindering their work.
Abrampa Mensah condemned Col. Retired Larry Gbevlo-Lartey for saying no journalist was molested.

The President of GJA, Ransford Tetteh says the media should ignore the unfortunate incident that happened to some journalists but added that the media should be accurate and work for the development of the nation.

SACK MARTIN AMIDU NOW

The Editor of Ghanaian Lens, Kobby Fiagbe says he will continue his campaign for the removal of the Attorney General Martin Amidu from office to bring the best in the Mills administration.
He explains that Mr Amidu has failed to prosecute criminals and wrong doers in the country since he was appointed to the office.
He made these statements in reaction to a letter signed by Martin Amidu complaining about the attacks on him and further accusing some newspapers he thought had been paid by some interest groups in the party to lobby for his removal from office.
Speaking to Adakabre Frimpong Manso, Kobby Fiagbe challenged Martin Amidu to prosecute all those journalists he has labeled as criminals if he claims to have evidence of their criminal activities.
The Editor of Daily Post, Micheal Dokosi accused Mr. Amidu of failing to do what was expected of him.
He says the delay in the prosecution of criminals makes it difficult for justice to prevail in the country.
Micheal Dokosi urge President Mills to relief Martin Amidu of his duties and replace him with another person who is more competent.

PRESIDENT MILLS: ITS IMPOSSIBLE TO ESTABLISH UNIVERSITY OVERNIGHT

President Mills says it is impossible to establish a premium university in the country overnight.
He says the delay in the establishment of the two universities in the Brong-Ahafo and Volta regions is because he wants to establish first class universities for the youth.
President Mills made these statements when the Committee tasked to oversee the establishment of the two new universities presents their report to him.
He says he will read the report and apply the recommendations dutifully.

The Chairman of the Committee, Professor Samuel Sefa Dede says the universities will go a long way to produce the graduates needed for national development.

GOODLUCK JONATHAN STILL HAS LUCK TO SOLVE NIGERIA CRISIS

The Head of governance and leadership at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), Dr Kwaku Akom says President Goodluck Jonathan should be given the chance to complete his term in office.
Dr Akom believes that President Goodluck Jonathan remains that best person to resolve the crisis in Nigeria.
He says under President Goodluck Jonathan Nigeria has seen a lot of development and infrastructural improvement.
He made these comments when some Nigerians called for the immediate resignation of President Goodluck Jonathan amidst the crisis in Nigeria.
Nigerians are protesting against the removal of petroleum subsidy, blaming the president for the killings of innocent citizens protesting.
Nigerians say President Jonathan may end up like Mohammed Ghaddafi if he continues to kill the people who elected him.
But Dr Kwaku Akom says GoodLuck Jonathan should allow to complete what he has started.

VICE PRESIDENT CAUTIONS MP ASPIRANTS

Vice President John Dramani Mahama has cautioned aspiring parliamentary aspirants using his name and office to prosecute their campaigns to desist forthwith.

A statement signed by his Spokesperson, John Abdulai Jinapor, said the Vice President is unhappy with reports that some aspirants in their meetings with delegates claim that they were either asked by him to contest, or they are his preferred candidate in the constituency while others claim that he is the financier of their campaign.

The statement made it clear that the Vice President is not supporting any candidate in the upcoming parliamentary primaries of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), and urged delegates to ignore such claims any time they are made.

He also used the opportunity to wish all aspirants well and urged them to carry out their campaign in a civil and decorous manner in the supreme interest of party unity.

ALLOTEY JACOBS REPLIES OWUSU BEMPAH

The NDC communication officer at the Central Region, Mr Bernard Allotey Jacobs has defended President Mills’ idea to meet former President Rawlings to trash out differences.
He stated that the President Mills will use dialogue to settle any internal differences that might have occurred in the Party.
Mr Bernard Allotey Jacobs says NDC remains resolute ahead of the elections adding that NDC ship is not sinking as been stated by the Ernest Owusu Bempeh.
He made these statements when the director of operations for the Friends of Nana Konadu Agyemang Rawlings (FONKA), Owusu Bempah stated that President John Mills’ claim that he is making an effort to meet former President Rawlings is hypocritical.
He says the Rawlingses will not campaign for the NDC which he describes as a sinking ship, and President Mills hypocritical statement cannot change that.
But Bernard Allotey Jacobs says the NDC will be stronger ahead of the elections.

GHANA WATER URGE PUBLIC TO USE WATER WISELY DURING HARMATTAN

The Management of the Ghana Urban Water Limited has advised the public to conserve and use water wisely to minimise the impact of the usual shortfall in supply during the Harmatan period.

The Communications Officer of Ghana Water, Mr Stanley Martey says the impact of the dry season was not seriously felt due to prudent Management and consequent improvement in the system however if prudent measures by consumers are not taken, it will increase demand which their office may not be able to produce enough to meet the demand.

He advised the public to moderate the use of treated water for car washing through the use of bucket instead of hosing,

Mr Stanley Martey urged the public to report all burst pipes and leakages immediately to any branch office.

He also called on the people to report all persons involved in illegal connection, by–passes and any malpractices against Ghana Urban Water Limited and Ghana Water Company Limited.

GOVERNMENT SIGNS AGREEMENT TO RE-EQUIP KATH

The Health Minister, Joseph Yieleh Chireh has called for the immediate installation of equipment at the Intensive Care Unit.
He said government has signed a 267 million dollars agreement with a Germany based Gertech to help re-equip the hospital
This development became necessary when equipment at the hospital broke down that led to six people dead at the Intensive Care Unit of the hospital.

Earlier, Joseph Yieleh Chireh announced work is set to begin this month on a proposed regional hospital for Ashanti.
The 250-bed facility to be sited at Sawuah, on the Lake Bosomtwe Road, is expected to reduce pressure on Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital.
An estimated four million people in the Ashanti Region and those in other regions, as well as nationals of neighbouring countries rely on KATH for healthcare services resulting in extreme pressure on both facilities and personnel.

KEN KURANCHIE: PRESIDENT MILLS DOES NOT CARE FOR ME

The Editor-in-Chief of the Searchlight newspaper, Ken Kuranchie says Koku Anyidoho’s plans to deny contact with the President is a clear indication the President does not care for all.
Ken Kuranchi said “the neglect” from the Presidency is distasteful and portrays the Mills-led government as hypocrites.
Koku Anyidoho is reported to have claimed that "anybody who displays gross disrespect to the Presidency and hails insults on the President will never get the opportunity to be invited to the Castle."
Koku Kuranchie cited Ken Kuranchie as one of those insulting journalists, but Ken Kuranchie refuted claims he insulted the President and insisted he should be treated fairly.

EXPERTS ‘QUESTIONED’ MEDIA PERFORMANCE AT EDITORS FORUM

The Executive Director of Center for Media Analysis, Mr Messan Mawugbe has expressed his disappointment with the trend of questions tailored by journalists in the annual ‘Editors Forum’ interaction with President Mills at the Castle yesterday.
He stated that the Media questions have little effects on the lives of Ghanaians who were expecting journalists to ‘nail’ President Mills.
Speaking in an interview with Adom news, Mr Messan Mawugbe stated developmental issues such as accidents, high mortality rate, Fulani invention at Agogo and Ghana-Ivory Coast bounder oil disputes were left unattended by Journalists.
According to him, the media should be blamed that much because the notification was too short for them to adequately prepared themselves.
He recommended the President trend in answering the questions stating that the President has improved in his interaction with the media.
Meanwhile, a research fellow at the Center for Democratic Development, Mr Abrampa Mensah says there was over consideration on few issues neglecting other pertinent matters
He stated that some of the questions were not necessary to be asked by the journalists.

MORE PEOPLE WILL DEFECT TO NDOUM’S PPP IF… CPP WOMEN’S ORGANISER

The interdicted Women’s Organiser, Mary Ankomah has once again hit at the current crop of leadership of the Convention People’s Party stating that if the CPP do not handle the aftermath of the exit of its 2008 Flagbearer from the party, the CPP can be plunged into more chaos.
Ms Ankomah in an interview expressed fears that the party will have a tough time dealing with the aftermath of Dr Ndoum’s exit because of the posit of it’s core leaders.
She cautioning that if not handled with care, a chunk of Dr Ndoum’s supporters will go along with him.
Mary Ankomah denied that she organized a number of the party’s supporters to defect to Ndoum’s new PPP.
Nonetheless, she expressed her optimism that the current problems can be overcome through dialogue.

UNEMPLOYED GRADUATES HIT BACK AT DR AGYEKUM ADDO

The Acting president of Unemployed Graduates Association of Ghana (UGAG), Justice Kojo Antwi has hit back at Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of KAMA Group of Companies, Dr Michael Agyekum Addo for advising that graduate must resist joining the group.

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of KAMA Group of Companies, Dr Michael Agyekum Addo speaking at the 35th Congregation of the Christian Service University College (CSUC), argued that becoming a member of the association could consign one to perpetual unemployment, when there were several opportunities out there to exploit.

But Justice Kojo Antwi stated that the group does not hinder graduates opportunities of getting job arguing that the group has attracted numerous offers from companies who employ them.

BNI SUBMITS INTERIM REPORT

The Bureau of National Investigations (BNI) has presented its interim report through the National Security Coordinator to His Excellency President John Evans Atta Mills today.

The BNI was tasked by President Mills on 14th December, 2011 to investigate and report on how a substance confirmed to be cocaine turned into sodium bicarbonate whiles in the custody of police and or the courts.

A statement from the Ministry of Information says the President has now received of the BNI’s interim report and is studying it for further action.

VEEP ASSURES EC OF GOVERNMENT SUPPORT

The Vice President, John Mahama has reassured the public that the government will facilitate the operations of the electoral commission to ensure transparent elections.
He stated that government has also put in place all the necessary security measures in place to ensure that Ghanaians are safe during the elections.
He made these statements at Gomoa Pomadze during the opening ceremony of the 80th annual national convention of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission in Ghana.
He made a passionate appeal to religious leaders to play their role in the upcoming general elections so as to ensure free, fair and transparent elections
He also urged the religious bodies to remain non partisan and neutral in the elections.

The NPP National Chairman, Jake Obetsebi Lamptey urged religious bodies to play an active role in assuring that elections are peaceful.
He said political parties are competing to be servants therefore all political parties should accept the results of the elections and work to ensure peace in 2012.

INTERIOR MINISTRY IMPOSE CURFEW AT KWAME DANSO

The Brong Ahafo Regional Security Council in consultation with the Interior Ministry have imposed a curfew at Kwame Danso in the Brong Ahafo Region.
The curfew is to be observed today from 6 pm to 6 am.
The Brong Ahafo Regional Minister, Kwadwo Nyamekye Marfo disclosed to Adom news that the move became necessary when 2 people died and a police officer was beaten as a result of some misunderstanding between the youth and the police officer to embark upon a peaceful demonstration in the area in protest to the absence of Omanhene in the area.
Speaking in an interview with Adom news, Kwadwo Nyamekye Marfo says Police and Military persons have been deployed to maintain peace in the community.

KWAMEKROM YOUTH DEMANDS RELOCATION

The youth of Kwamekrom and its environs in the Brong Ahafo Region has once again hit at Newmont Gold demanding relocation from the village.
According to spokesperson of the youth Osei Tutu, Newmont Gold has built a dam in the village which normally overflows its blanks leading to blockage of their roads.
Osei Tutu explains that two people have lost their lives since the overflow of the dam in the community.
The youth are therefore calling on the Management of Newmont Gold to immediate relocate them to prevent any further disasters

Meanwhile, the Director of External Affairs and Communications for Newmont Ghana, Adiki Ayitevie says they are not aware of the development.
She stated that they will carry investigations into the matter and react appropriately.
Elsewhere, the Management of Food and Drugs Board and EPA in the Brong Ahafo Region are visiting the scene to ascertain the situation for themselves and decide on their next line of action.

BAWKU POLICE REMANDS YAM SELLER FOR SENDING DEATH THREATS

Bawku Police Command has remanded 25 year old Yam seller, Laminu Seidu for sending death threats text messages to the police commander.
Bawku Police Commander, ACP Kwaku Boadu Peprah says the victim will be arraigned before court on Monday.
It could be recalled that ACP Kwaku Boadu Peprah stated early said some unknown persons circulated notices threatening to kill him for preventing the Mamprusis from celebrating the Damba festival and also cancelling the funeral of their late chief.
But ACP Kwaku Boadu Peprah says though he has reported the case to the regional police commander, he will not be disturbed.

POLICEMAN REMANDED FOR SHOOTING MASON

The Kade Police commander say the Policeman who shot one mason Kofi Danso yesterday has been remanded for further investigations.
Kade Police Commander DSP Stephen De Laporte stated that they cannot reveal the identity of the policeman because of security reasons.
He however narrated that the Policeman shot the mason when he and some youth resisted the arrested of a man suspected to have issued a death threats on his friend.
DSP Stephen De Laporte says Kofi Danso was struggling with Police which led to the warning shots and subsequently the gun shot on his leg.

Meanwhile, the Family members of mason Kofi Danso has descended on the Kade Police for allegedly shooting their son without any explanation.
The Parents of Kofi Danso narrated that their son was on his way to work when a Policeman hit him with his motor bicycle.
According to Kofi Danso’s, parents when their son questions the policeman for his actions, the police gave a warning shot and later shot the leg for complaining.

NO ASPIRANT PICKS CPP NOMINATION FORMS TODAY

The Communication of Director of the Convention Peoples Party (CPP), Nii Armah Ankomfrah says no aspirant has picked forms for the presidential primaries slot of the party.
He stated that this development is unusual as aspirants on the first day troop normally troop to the headquarters for pick their forms.
He made these statements when the CPP announced the opening of nominations for the presidential nomination forms.
He says the nomination Forms may be purchased for the sum of Ghc500.00 Ghana Cedis while the Filling Fee is Ghc20,000.00 Ghana Cedis

Nii Armah Ankomfrah debunked speculations that the departure of Dr Paa Kwesi Nduom has led to the decision for an early congress.

DEATH THREATS WONT DISTURB MY EFFORTS

Bawku Police Commander, ACP Kwaku Boadu Peprah says he is not worried about the recent death threats text messages against him.
He explains that the numerous messages will not in any way hinder his progress of work in ensuring that peace returns to Bawku.
ACP Kwaku Boadu Peprah made these statements when some unknown persons circulated notices threatening to kill him for preventing the Mamprusis from celebrating the Damba festival and also cancelling the funeral of their late chief.
But ACP Kwaku Boadu Peprah says though he has reported the case to the regional police commander, he will not be disturbed.

ACP Kwaku Boadu-Peprah says one person has been arrested in connection with death threats and will be will be arraigned before court.

Meanwhile, efforts to reach the Ministry of Interior to find out if they will transfer him or their action on the issue proved futile.

GOVERNMENT EXPECTING BNI REPORT THIS WEEK

Government says it is expecting a report from the Bureau of National Investigation (BNI) on January 6, 2012 on circumstance that led a substance initially tested to be cocaine, turning into sodium bicarbonate later.

A statement signed by Mr. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Deputy Minister of Information said the BNI was initially given seven days to complete its investigations by BNI requested for more time and government granted it.

The statement says the extension ends on January 6, 2012 so BNI will be expected to present its report to the President.
It would be recalled that on the 14th of December, 2011, government tasked the BNI to unravel the mystery surrounding how a substance suspected to be cocaine and handed over to an Accra Circuit Court turned into sodium bicarbonate.
The BNI had been given seven days to submit its report on whether the substance handed over to the court by the Police in September 2011, and which had since been in the custody of the court, was the same substance that was later presented to the Ghana Standards Board for testing.
The statement said government is not taking this matter lightly and that there is utmost determination to unravel the mystery and let justice prevail.