Former Vice Chairman and Flag bearer aspirant of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr. Ekwow Spio-Garbrah has lashed out at the Managing Editor of the Daily Dispatch, Ben Ephson saying he is unreliable.
Dr Spio-Garbrah says Ben Ephson’s newspaper’s report that he earns $ 10,000 every month as a Member of the Board of Anglogold Ashanti is inaccurate and not factual.
In its Tuesday, May 24 edition of the Daily Dispatch, the newspaper said its investigations have revealed that Dr Spio-Garbrah, who chose to serve on the Anglogold Ashanti Board, earns at least US$ 120,000 a year and in addition, he wanted to be made the Chairman of at least two other boards, GETFund and COCOBOD.
But speaking on Dwaso Nsem on Adom FM on Tuesday, Dr Spio-Garbrah rubbished the newspaper’s claims saying the amount quoted was not even true because he received far below that.
He said even the Chairman of the Anglogold Board does not receive that huge amount of money so there was no way he could be paid that much adding that the company could not even pay them so much because it has its social responsibility projects to attend to.
He challenged the Managing Editor of Daily Dispatch to stop cooking up figures and conduct his own checks at the company’s offices on the allowances the Board of Directors receive adding it is not his responsibility as a Board members to talk about how much they are paid.
Dr Spio-Garbrah disclosed that he was not in the country to amass unnecessary wealth and that if his only motive had been to make money, he would have accepted the request from South African President, Jacob Zuma to serve on a Board in the country.
He said he has the interest of the nation at heart and will not indulge in selfish acts that would cost the nation a lot of money further stating that he will continue to serve the interest of the people of Ghana.
On why he decided to contest for the flag bearer of the NDC, Dr Spio-Garbrah, who was the former head of the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation said he came to pick up the nomination forms as a symbol of the need for peace in the party.
He stated that even if it has to take him and the other aspirants; President Mills and former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings stepping down to ensure peace and unity in the party, he would do everything possible to ensure that the decision is taken.
Commenting on how his campaign is going, he disclosed that the endorsement process is going on smoothly even though some intimidation has been encountered alleging that some of the people they have approached have been reluctant to sign for fear of being tagged as belonging to one faction.
He revealed that he knew beforehand that he would face some challenges in his bid so he is not really surprised at what is happening now but expressed optimism that he would overcome them and emerge victorious at the NDC’s July Congress.
Story: Samuel Mantey/Adom News/Ghana
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Monday, May 23, 2011
False prophets should be arrested – Gabriel Ansah
An end time preacher, Rev Gabriel Ansah has said that laws should be enacted to arrest and prosecute pastors who give false prophecies for causing fear and panic.
Rev Gabriel said such false prophets usually cause their victims emotional, physical and even psychological pain and should be prosecuted to serve as a deterrent to others.
Rev Gabriel Ansah said some of these so called prophets’ sensationalism have caused divisions in families and put people who they have accused of being witches among others through unbearable torture so it is about time government enacts laws to deal with them.
He was speaking on Dwaso Nsem on Adom FM on Monday in reaction to the failure of a doomsday prediction that Saturday May 21 would be the end of the world.
According to 89-year-old Harold Camping, who owns the Family Radio broadcasts in the United States, he had emphatic evidence from the Bible that May 21 would be the day of the Rapture as well as Judgment Day.
Although he was not too certain about the time, he posited that the event would take place at 6PM in the various time zones in the form of a great earthquake after which the world will officially end on October 21, 2011.
Mr. Camping’s prophecy did not come to pass but he and his group of followers who spread their message through billboards and radio broadcasts across the world, caused a lot of anxiety and panic among people.
However there were those who did not believe him considering that he had made a similar prediction in 1994 that did not happen either. Rev Gabriel Ansah was one of such who on several platforms had made nonsense of Mr. Camping’s prophecy.
The preacher who is also the host of N’asem University on Adom FM told Dwaso Nsem host, Frimpong Manso Adakabre that he knew the prophecy was false because it is biblically incorrect.
He said there are signs that would signal the world coming to an end which have not come to pass including the fact that the Word of God would be preached in all corners of the world, believers would let go of their faith and most importantly the rise of the Antichrist so there was no way Mr. Camping could be correct.
He stated that he was so surprised people believed Mr. Camping and sold off their property or used their money to put up billboards echoing that false prophecy and cautioned Christians to be wary of such false prophets.
Rev. Ansah stated that this prediction is part of the many stories that the Scriptures say will be told by false prophets who will seek to deceive the world about when Christ would come.
He blamed pastors for contributing in making people believe false prophecies like that of Mr. Camping’s saying they have stopped preaching the Word of God and salvation and are only interested in prophesying falsely and selling items like soap, oil, handkerchiefs among others to unsuspecting victims.
He also rubbished latest prophecies by a Ghanaian pastor and another prediction on the Internet that the world will end in November 2011 and December 2012 respectively saying they are all false and people should not be misled.
Rev. Gabriel Ansah cautioned Christians to remind steadfast and vigilant in serving the Lord so that they are not overtaken by events because Jesus will surely come again although the time and date is not known.
Meanwhile, the evangelist at the centre of the May 21 hoax, Harold Camping, has not been seen or heard from since that day.
Story: Samuel Mantey/Adom News/Ghana
Rev Gabriel said such false prophets usually cause their victims emotional, physical and even psychological pain and should be prosecuted to serve as a deterrent to others.
Rev Gabriel Ansah said some of these so called prophets’ sensationalism have caused divisions in families and put people who they have accused of being witches among others through unbearable torture so it is about time government enacts laws to deal with them.
He was speaking on Dwaso Nsem on Adom FM on Monday in reaction to the failure of a doomsday prediction that Saturday May 21 would be the end of the world.
According to 89-year-old Harold Camping, who owns the Family Radio broadcasts in the United States, he had emphatic evidence from the Bible that May 21 would be the day of the Rapture as well as Judgment Day.
Although he was not too certain about the time, he posited that the event would take place at 6PM in the various time zones in the form of a great earthquake after which the world will officially end on October 21, 2011.
Mr. Camping’s prophecy did not come to pass but he and his group of followers who spread their message through billboards and radio broadcasts across the world, caused a lot of anxiety and panic among people.
However there were those who did not believe him considering that he had made a similar prediction in 1994 that did not happen either. Rev Gabriel Ansah was one of such who on several platforms had made nonsense of Mr. Camping’s prophecy.
The preacher who is also the host of N’asem University on Adom FM told Dwaso Nsem host, Frimpong Manso Adakabre that he knew the prophecy was false because it is biblically incorrect.
He said there are signs that would signal the world coming to an end which have not come to pass including the fact that the Word of God would be preached in all corners of the world, believers would let go of their faith and most importantly the rise of the Antichrist so there was no way Mr. Camping could be correct.
He stated that he was so surprised people believed Mr. Camping and sold off their property or used their money to put up billboards echoing that false prophecy and cautioned Christians to be wary of such false prophets.
Rev. Ansah stated that this prediction is part of the many stories that the Scriptures say will be told by false prophets who will seek to deceive the world about when Christ would come.
He blamed pastors for contributing in making people believe false prophecies like that of Mr. Camping’s saying they have stopped preaching the Word of God and salvation and are only interested in prophesying falsely and selling items like soap, oil, handkerchiefs among others to unsuspecting victims.
He also rubbished latest prophecies by a Ghanaian pastor and another prediction on the Internet that the world will end in November 2011 and December 2012 respectively saying they are all false and people should not be misled.
Rev. Gabriel Ansah cautioned Christians to remind steadfast and vigilant in serving the Lord so that they are not overtaken by events because Jesus will surely come again although the time and date is not known.
Meanwhile, the evangelist at the centre of the May 21 hoax, Harold Camping, has not been seen or heard from since that day.
Story: Samuel Mantey/Adom News/Ghana
Friday, May 20, 2011
Traitors have crucified Nana Konadu – FONKAR
The Operations Manager of Friends of Nana Konadu Agyemang Rawlings (FONKAR), the former First Lady’s campaign team, has labeled Education Minister, Betty Mould Iddrisu, Madam Cecilia Johnson and Environment, Science and Technology Minister, Sherry Ayittey as traitors for turning their backs on their long time friend.
Ernest Owusu Bempah says the three women are like the Biblical Judas Iscariot who betrayed Jesus Christ because they have betrayed Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings by pitching camp with President Mills.
Betty Mould Iddrisu, Cecelia Johnson and Sherry Ayittey have long been considered as staunch supporters of the Rawlingses.
Betty Mould Iddrisu was once supported by Mr and Mrs Rawlings for running mate of President Mills while Cecelia Johnson and Sherry Ayittey were close confidants of Mrs Rawlings and were an integral part of her 31st December Women’s Foundation, travelling with her to various parts of the country.
Owusu Bempah, who was a guest on Adom FM’s current affairs programme, Dea Me Hunu accused them of suddenly shying away from Nana Konadu because of their ministerial appointments as well as Ambassadorial appointments that have been given to their husbands.
He alleged that they were the detractors in the party who only care about their personal interest and not about the NDC and the country.
Ernest Owusu Bempah however stated that they are not perturbed about the defections of supporters of the Rawlingses to the camp of President because they are certain that Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings will eventually emerge as the victor in the coming Sunyani Congress since she is the people’s choice.
Story: Samuel Mantey/Adom News/Ghana
Ernest Owusu Bempah says the three women are like the Biblical Judas Iscariot who betrayed Jesus Christ because they have betrayed Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings by pitching camp with President Mills.
Betty Mould Iddrisu, Cecelia Johnson and Sherry Ayittey have long been considered as staunch supporters of the Rawlingses.
Betty Mould Iddrisu was once supported by Mr and Mrs Rawlings for running mate of President Mills while Cecelia Johnson and Sherry Ayittey were close confidants of Mrs Rawlings and were an integral part of her 31st December Women’s Foundation, travelling with her to various parts of the country.
Owusu Bempah, who was a guest on Adom FM’s current affairs programme, Dea Me Hunu accused them of suddenly shying away from Nana Konadu because of their ministerial appointments as well as Ambassadorial appointments that have been given to their husbands.
He alleged that they were the detractors in the party who only care about their personal interest and not about the NDC and the country.
Ernest Owusu Bempah however stated that they are not perturbed about the defections of supporters of the Rawlingses to the camp of President because they are certain that Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings will eventually emerge as the victor in the coming Sunyani Congress since she is the people’s choice.
Story: Samuel Mantey/Adom News/Ghana
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
GHC90M SAGA: MILLS MUST CHECK HIS STAFF
A Political science lecturer at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Mr Amakye Boateng has stated that President Mills should check corruption by investigating the asserts of his ministers rather than issuing blame on his opponents.
Mr. Amakye Boateng has stated that tackling corruption does not mean that the President is perhaps clean but he tackles the issue among his ministers who might be corrupt.
He noted that those around him might be corrupt in using state money to invest in their own personal gains hence it will be appropriate for him to start by questioning his staff.
Mr. Boateng cautioned the President to be wary of those around him because they can bring his government to disrepute.
The Political Analyst reiterated that the constitution allows the President to fire and hire government appointees who indulge in corruption so he should make sure that those behind the tape in his office to face the law.
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Mr. Amakye Boateng has stated that tackling corruption does not mean that the President is perhaps clean but he tackles the issue among his ministers who might be corrupt.
He noted that those around him might be corrupt in using state money to invest in their own personal gains hence it will be appropriate for him to start by questioning his staff.
Mr. Boateng cautioned the President to be wary of those around him because they can bring his government to disrepute.
The Political Analyst reiterated that the constitution allows the President to fire and hire government appointees who indulge in corruption so he should make sure that those behind the tape in his office to face the law.
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Tuesday, May 17, 2011
External powers are influencing BNI – Herbert Mensah
Ally to the Rawlingses, Herbert Mensah has criticized President Mills’ governance style saying the system does not give enough room for people to come out to air their views without fear or favour.
Mr. Mensah was on Monday May 16 detained by the Bureau of National Investigations (BNI) who questioned on him about the now infamous GHS 90 million tapes he claimed was in his possession.
About a week ago, Mr Mensah told Adom FM that, he and former President Jerry Rawlings had listened to tapes obtained from the Castle on which President Mills campaign team were discussing using GHS 90 million of state funds to fuel his flagbearership bid of the NDC.
That statement generated heated controversy with denials from government officials and NDC supporters who called for Herbert Mensah’s head; even President Mills weighed in on the matter calling on the National security apparatus to investigate the matter to ascertain the truth in the matter.
National Security Advisor, Brigadier General Nunoo Mensah, also stated that they were interested in the allegations and may invite him to assist them in investigations.
The culmination of all the controversy was Mr Mensah’s invitation to the BNI offices and his subsequent detainment. He was released later in the evening on Monday.
But speaking on Dwaso Nsem on Adom FM on Tuesday, Mr Mensah alleged that there are external forces interfering in the work of the BNI.
He said what he observed when he went to their offices proved that there were some outside influences hampering their work citing the long hours he was detained there even though there was no formal invitation, the absence of his lawyer among others as examples of interference and influence.
Mr Mensah recalled that in former Presidents Rawlings and J.A. Kufuor’s administration, he used to take on the system and made very serious comments about perceived corrupt officials even calling for their arrest sometimes but there was not a single occasion where he was invited for questioning by the BNI.
He said matters could have taken an unpleasant twist on Monday if he wasn’t associated with the Rawlingses.
The former Asante Kotoko Chairman explained that he did not receive any formal invitation but only got a call from the BNI boss, Yaw Donkor to come to their offices in Accra for discussions about the GHC90 million tapes.
According to him, he was interrogated the first time before four senior BNI officials came to the conference room for further questioning after which he asked them to call his lawyer if things were going to be formal but they kept insisting that it was informal.
Mr Mensah said just when he was about to leave, the officials told him to fill a formal document about the interrogation but he declined.
He alleged that the officials forced him to change his statements but he refused to do so.
Meanwhile Mr. Mensah will be making another appearance at the BNI headquarters today.
Story: Samuel Mantey/Adom News/Ghana
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