Tuesday, April 12, 2011

IVORIANS WANTS GBAGBO INVESTIGATED OVER 800 DEATHS

Ivoirians living in the capital, Abidjan are calling on the international bodies to query immediate past President Laurent Gbagbo about the 800 deaths recorded in the country during the recent civil war.
They also blame him for the high unemployment cases in the country.
Human rights group say about 2 million people have fled the country since the disturbances began.
Some of the people who spoke with Adom News say since the conflict in the country erupted there have been poor water and electricity supply.
However, reports say the people have been cautioned to suspend all celebrations over Gbagbo’s arrest until further notice.

Security Expert, Emmanuel Bombande believes that the detention of Laurent Gbagbo is a good for peace to prevail in the country.
He explains that there will be no bloodshed especially when Gbagbo has handed to Ouattara forces.
Emmanuel Bombande says the forces behind Gbagbo have voluntarily given their arms to peace to prevail.

Currently Laurent Gbagbo is being kept at Abidjan's Golf hotel, where the
presidential claimant has been based since last's November's election.

Sunday, April 10, 2011

VEEP MEETS OTUMFOU ON YA-NA ISSUE

The Vice President, John Dramani Mahama has met the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II for assistance in finding lasting solution to the going skirmishes in the Dagbon/ Ya –Na chieftaincy issue.
He says it is time government collaborates with Chiefs and other stakeholders to able to bring the two functions in Dagbon together.
The Vice President announced that the President will meet Asantehene on Tuesday to discuss how the Ya-Na issue can be resolved without any controversy.
John Mahama was accompanied by the Chief of Defence Staff General Nuuno Mensah, and Minister of Interior Benjamin Kumbour.

Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II thanked the President for recognizing the function of the Chiefs in solving their challenges.
He assures President Mills that he will do his possible best in assisting in negotiation for peace to prevail in the issue.

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Saturday, April 9, 2011

VERY PUBLIC WEDDING PROPOSAL GOES VERY, VERY BADLY WRONG

A Chinese woman's public proposal went slightly awry when her boyfriend turned her down in front of dozens of onlookers.

After sending her boyfriend a message to come and meet her, the woman in question climbed on to the top of her car holding a bunch of roses.
On the windscreen two boards displayed the words 'Marry Me'.
However, when her boyfriend arrived his reply surprised the large crowd that had gathered - because he turned her down.
He said: 'It should be my job to make the proposal. However, I now have nothing and I can't give you a good life. If you can wait for me for three years, when I should have bought my house and car, I will propose to you.'
The romantic proposal took place at Wuhan University during a cherry blossom appreciation festival.

source:metro.co.uk

TEACHERS CAUTION TO DESIST FROM CHASING SCHOOL GIRLS

Bia district Director of Education, Maxwell Mensah Bonsu has appealed to teachers to desist from chasing of school girls but focus on teaching.
He says girl child education is one of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) hence teachers as well as parents must assist government in achieving this goal.
He made this comments when he embark on a familiarization visit in some schools in the districts.
Maxwell Mensah Bonsu explains that the Bia district is yet to report any case of teacher-Student relationship but says it is important to prevent that from occurring hence the caution.

He later appeals to government to support education in the district by providing them with trained teachers.
Maxwell Mensah Bonsu says the district lacks teachers to fill the classroom.
He explains that due to the lack of basic amenities teachers refuse posting in the area.
Therefore the Bia District Director of Education, Maxwell Mensah Bonsu call on government to provide them with basic amenities.

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ARTHUR KENNEDY: NPP MUST EYE PARLIAMENTARY MAJORITY IN 2012

A NPP parliamentary aspirant for the Abura/Asebu/Kwamankese constituency, Arthur Kobina Kennedy says the NPP must eye Parliamentary Majority in 2012 elections.
He explains that if the party wins the Presidential elections but fails to command a majority in Parliament it is going to affect the smooth administration of government.
Arthur Kobina Kennedy therefore cautions members of the NPP to select good and capable leaders to lead the party in the next general elections.
He made these comments after he went through a successful vetting for the Abura/Asebu/Kwamankese constituency seat.
Speaking to Adom news, Arthur Kennedy says he is optimistic that he will win the NPP April 30th parliamentary primaries.
He reiterated that constituency has failed to produce a credible and resourceful person in the area but then he is willing to break the jinx so that the people in the area will be duly represented.


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