NANA KONADU SATISFIED WITH CONGRESS ARRANGEMENT
4.07.2011 SAM
The Campaign manager of the Nana Konadu Campaign Team, Micheal Teye Nyaunu says Nana Konadu is satisfied with preparations so far for the July 8 congress.
The Member of Parliament for Lower Manya Krobo stated that they have been assured by the security agencies about their safety and delegates.
He explains that the problem about the regional ballot voting has been duly dealt with by the Electoral commission.
He revealed that though they will be enough security at the congress, FONKAR has arrange for their own private security to protect them from any unlikely situation.
CUE IN: TEYE-SATISFIED
Micheal Teye Nyaunu says they will not be any kind of misunderstandings because both groups are all members of the NDC.
According to him, Nana Konadu is ready to accept the outcome of the elections if fair play prevails.
CUE IN: TEYE-OUTCOME ELECTIONS
Meanwhile, the members of Get Atta Mills Endorse (GAME) are in a board meeting about preparations for the congress.
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Monday, July 4, 2011
Health Insurance workers cry foul over political witchhunt in NHIS
The General Secretary of the Ghana National Health Insurance Workers Union, Kwabena Bobbie Ansah has cautioned that the National Health Insurance Scheme will collapse if officials continue to intimidate workers.
According to him, partisan politics coupled with intimidation and threats have become deeply rooted in the National Health Insurance Authority making it difficult for personnel to effectively carry out their duties.
Mr. Ansah was speaking on Dwaso Nsem on Adom FM Monday about alleged divisions among staff of the Health Insurance Scheme.
He alleged that officials of the Authority have threatened to sack all those who do not belong to the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) government accusing the CEO, Sylvester Mensah of leading that campaign.
Citing examples, Bobbie Ansah disclosed that the Scheme Manager for Bantama in the Ashanti Region was sacked when he stood as a parliamentary candidate in NPP primaries in April this year while the Scheme Manager for Gushegu in the Northern Region was also given his marching orders for declaring his support for the NPP.
He said the Northern Regional Manager is the treasurer of the NDC, while Scheme Managers at Gambaga, Asokwa, Bole and Wenchi are all constituency members of the NDC but they are all still at post and have not even been queried.
Mr. Bobbie Ansah said the current situation has made it very difficult for the staff at the various offices to discharge their duties because of intimidation and suggested that the authorities should sit down with staff of the NHIS to resolve the issue otherwise the Scheme might collapse.
He disclosed that the National Health Insurance Act does not state that authorities can transfer and sack scheme managers or even ordinary staff for engaging in active politics.
Meanwhile, the Chief Executive Officer of the NHIA, Mr. Sylvester Mensah has refused to react to the issue.
Story to Samuel Mantey/Adomonline.com/Ghana
According to him, partisan politics coupled with intimidation and threats have become deeply rooted in the National Health Insurance Authority making it difficult for personnel to effectively carry out their duties.
Mr. Ansah was speaking on Dwaso Nsem on Adom FM Monday about alleged divisions among staff of the Health Insurance Scheme.
He alleged that officials of the Authority have threatened to sack all those who do not belong to the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) government accusing the CEO, Sylvester Mensah of leading that campaign.
Citing examples, Bobbie Ansah disclosed that the Scheme Manager for Bantama in the Ashanti Region was sacked when he stood as a parliamentary candidate in NPP primaries in April this year while the Scheme Manager for Gushegu in the Northern Region was also given his marching orders for declaring his support for the NPP.
He said the Northern Regional Manager is the treasurer of the NDC, while Scheme Managers at Gambaga, Asokwa, Bole and Wenchi are all constituency members of the NDC but they are all still at post and have not even been queried.
Mr. Bobbie Ansah said the current situation has made it very difficult for the staff at the various offices to discharge their duties because of intimidation and suggested that the authorities should sit down with staff of the NHIS to resolve the issue otherwise the Scheme might collapse.
He disclosed that the National Health Insurance Act does not state that authorities can transfer and sack scheme managers or even ordinary staff for engaging in active politics.
Meanwhile, the Chief Executive Officer of the NHIA, Mr. Sylvester Mensah has refused to react to the issue.
Story to Samuel Mantey/Adomonline.com/Ghana
Saturday, July 2, 2011
PROF NABILA CALLS FOR CHIEFS AT AU SUMMIT
The President of the National House of Chiefs, Professor John Nabila has urged the Africa Union to include Chiefs in their annual summits so that the issues on the continents can be diligently dealt with.
Prof Nabila stated that even the colonial masters recognized the institution of chiefs therefore the AU should at least reserve a seat at their annual summits.
He said without chiefs there will be chaos and misunderstanding in the society.
He called on African leaders to include chiefs in address African issues like poverty, electoral disputes and HIV/AIDS.
According to him, chiefs have been able to settle political disputes whenever there are misunderstandings in the elections.
Prof John Nabila was speaking at The Think Africa Forum as part of Ghana’s 51st republic anniversary in Accra.
Prof Nabila also disclosed the National House of Chiefs is awaiting government approval so that about 30 Queenmothers will be added to the National House of chiefs.
Prof Nabila stated that even the colonial masters recognized the institution of chiefs therefore the AU should at least reserve a seat at their annual summits.
He said without chiefs there will be chaos and misunderstanding in the society.
He called on African leaders to include chiefs in address African issues like poverty, electoral disputes and HIV/AIDS.
According to him, chiefs have been able to settle political disputes whenever there are misunderstandings in the elections.
Prof John Nabila was speaking at The Think Africa Forum as part of Ghana’s 51st republic anniversary in Accra.
Prof Nabila also disclosed the National House of Chiefs is awaiting government approval so that about 30 Queenmothers will be added to the National House of chiefs.
THREATS AGAINST CHIEF JUSTICE IS A THREAT AGAINST DEMOCRACY-METHODIST BISHOP
THREATS AGAINST CHIEF JUSTICE IS A THREAT AGAINST DEMOCRACY-METHODIST BISHOP
2.06.2011 SAM
The Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church of Ghana, Rt Rev Prof. Emmanuel Asante says the recent series of attack on the Chief Justice hinders the progress of democracy in the country.
He explains that the recent threat should be considered as a national security issue because the threat infringes on the independence of the judiciary.
According to him, Ghana’s democracy will be retrogressing if such threats are labeled to the third arm of Government.
Rt Rev Prof Emmanuel Asante was speaking at The Think Africa Forum in honour of Ghana’s 51st Republic Anniversary in Accra.
He added that Ghana cannot develop if card bearing members are only employed by the government.
Rt Rev Prof Emmanuel Asante urge government to employ people base on competencies and not because of the loyalty to the party.
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2.06.2011 SAM
The Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church of Ghana, Rt Rev Prof. Emmanuel Asante says the recent series of attack on the Chief Justice hinders the progress of democracy in the country.
He explains that the recent threat should be considered as a national security issue because the threat infringes on the independence of the judiciary.
According to him, Ghana’s democracy will be retrogressing if such threats are labeled to the third arm of Government.
Rt Rev Prof Emmanuel Asante was speaking at The Think Africa Forum in honour of Ghana’s 51st Republic Anniversary in Accra.
He added that Ghana cannot develop if card bearing members are only employed by the government.
Rt Rev Prof Emmanuel Asante urge government to employ people base on competencies and not because of the loyalty to the party.
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Thursday, June 30, 2011
MTTU boss against diversions on Tema Motorway
The Tema Regional Commander of the Motor Traffic and Transport Unit (MTTU) has blamed the various diversions on the Accra-Tema motorway as a contributing factor to the increasing accidents on the road.
Superintendent Daniel Ansong-Dankyi says the purpose of the motorway was not to create diversions but to rather serve as a link road between Accra and Tema for businesses and other activities.
He made these statements on Dwaso Nsem on Adom FM Monday when he visited the motorway to ascertain the extent of damage after three tipper trucks collided earlier Monday morning.
The accident had worsened the already bad traffic situation on the motorway and Superintendent Ansong-Dankyi said he and his team were trying to manage the situation.
According to him, erection of structures (both legal and illegal) and diversions on the motorway have defeated the purpose for which the road was constructed because they have paved the way for bicycle riders and other unauthorized persons to use it.
He urged the Ghana Highways Authority to close or block all the diversions and halt the illegal developments on the Motorway to ease the heavy traffic that builds up sometimes and also prevent accidents.
Superintendent Ansong-Dankyi also cautioned drivers to obey all traffic regulations especially with the rainy season reaching its peak adding that they should drive at the right speed limit to prevent deaths and injuries on the way.
Source: Adomonline.com/Ghana
Superintendent Daniel Ansong-Dankyi says the purpose of the motorway was not to create diversions but to rather serve as a link road between Accra and Tema for businesses and other activities.
He made these statements on Dwaso Nsem on Adom FM Monday when he visited the motorway to ascertain the extent of damage after three tipper trucks collided earlier Monday morning.
The accident had worsened the already bad traffic situation on the motorway and Superintendent Ansong-Dankyi said he and his team were trying to manage the situation.
According to him, erection of structures (both legal and illegal) and diversions on the motorway have defeated the purpose for which the road was constructed because they have paved the way for bicycle riders and other unauthorized persons to use it.
He urged the Ghana Highways Authority to close or block all the diversions and halt the illegal developments on the Motorway to ease the heavy traffic that builds up sometimes and also prevent accidents.
Superintendent Ansong-Dankyi also cautioned drivers to obey all traffic regulations especially with the rainy season reaching its peak adding that they should drive at the right speed limit to prevent deaths and injuries on the way.
Source: Adomonline.com/Ghana
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