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.
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Friday, January 6, 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.
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.
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.
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