The Deputy Director of the Ghana Education Service, Stephen Adu says teacher absenteeism in the country is high, especially in the rural areas.
He explains that some teachers use funerals, change in weather conditions, and distance as excuses for not going to school.
Stephen Adu was speaking to a World Bank Report, which said most Ghanaian primary school teachers spend just 76 days out of the 196 days needed to engage pupils in direct learning activities.
The World Bank Report indicated that only 109 school days out of 197 are fully operational as teachers spent other days engaged in activities such as collecting salaries, attending funerals, and travelling long distances to their schools.
Stephen Adu stresses that teachers are not the only ones to be blamed but some students also fail to report to the classroom even when teachers are present.
He attributed the high cases of teacher absenteeism to the lack of resources and lack of strict supervision.
Stephen Adu tells Adom news that the service is seeking measures to resolve the situation.
He says GES is collaborating with the government to give additional allowances to teachers in the rural areas to encourage them to stay in the classroom.
Mr. Adu says GES is reconsidering expanding the number of hours students spend in the classroom so that they will have enough time for their studies.
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Monday, April 18, 2011
FORMER PRESIDENTS CANNOT BE RUNNING MATE-OSEI KWADWO
A constitutional Lawyer and a Political Science lecturer at the Ghana Institute of Journalism, Lawyer Osei Kwadwo says Ghana’s constitution does not allow former Presidents to be nominated as a running mate for a party.
He explains that the Presidency is the highest office in the land therefore a former president is not allowed under the 1992 constitution to hold any Political or Public office after he/she serves his/her tenure in office.
Lawyer Osei Kwadwo’s comments come after speculations in the media that Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings might chose her husband and former President, Jerry John Rawlings as her running mate if she gets the nod as the NDC flag bearer.
But Lawyer Osei Kwadwo says that can never be done. He also reiterates that the constitution does not permit a President to stand again after a four-year term if he/she contested for a second term but did not win.
CUE IN: NO RUNNING MATE
He explains that the Presidency is the highest office in the land therefore a former president is not allowed under the 1992 constitution to hold any Political or Public office after he/she serves his/her tenure in office.
Lawyer Osei Kwadwo’s comments come after speculations in the media that Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings might chose her husband and former President, Jerry John Rawlings as her running mate if she gets the nod as the NDC flag bearer.
But Lawyer Osei Kwadwo says that can never be done. He also reiterates that the constitution does not permit a President to stand again after a four-year term if he/she contested for a second term but did not win.
CUE IN: NO RUNNING MATE
Nana Konadu's intent to investigate STX confirms fishy deals - MP
Anti-Corruption crusader and MP for Asikuma Odoben-Brakwa, PC Appiah Ofori has stated that Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings’ intent to investigate the STX affordable housing deal if she became president confirms fishy deals between the government and the Korean company on the project.
He congratulated the former First Lady for her decision to thoroughly investigate the STX deal, but noted that it was unfortunate that she would not get the chance to investigate the deal because “she will never be the president of this country.”
Spokesperson for the Rawlingses, Kofi Adams was reported as saying that Nana Konadu has intentions of investigating the controversial STX housing deal thoroughly if she becomes president in 2012.
Critics of the Mills government have welcomed her interest in taking a second look at the deal, but doubt if she would get the chance to probe the deal since she first has to become president.
PC Appiah Ofori said he shared Nana Konadu’s position on the STX deal
but doubts if her ambition is realistic.
He said the 1.5 billion-dollar loan for the project will have serious implications for the country, especially when viewed from the context of whether Ghana has the ability to repay the yearly 100 million dollars.
“I think the deal should be revoked because the 1.525 billion dollars will shoot the debt sustainability threshold to over 35 percent of the nation’s export,” he said.
Mr Appiah Ofori suggested to the government to complete the 5,500 affordable houses started by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government, which are currently at various stages of completion.
He recalled that due to the unfavorable conditions in the STX contract, the Minority walked out from Parliament on August 3, 2010 when the STX deal was sealed by the House.
According to him, the NPP, led by Nana Akufo-Addo will take a second look at the STX deal if they win power in 2012.
He was confident that Nana Akufo Addo would win the 2012 elections easily whether he contests Nana Konadu or President Mills.
“Just mark it on the wall, Nana Addo will win the 2012 general elections whether he contests with Nana Konadu or President Mills,” he emphasised.
Story: Samuel Mantey/Adom News/Ghana
He congratulated the former First Lady for her decision to thoroughly investigate the STX deal, but noted that it was unfortunate that she would not get the chance to investigate the deal because “she will never be the president of this country.”
Spokesperson for the Rawlingses, Kofi Adams was reported as saying that Nana Konadu has intentions of investigating the controversial STX housing deal thoroughly if she becomes president in 2012.
Critics of the Mills government have welcomed her interest in taking a second look at the deal, but doubt if she would get the chance to probe the deal since she first has to become president.
PC Appiah Ofori said he shared Nana Konadu’s position on the STX deal
but doubts if her ambition is realistic.
He said the 1.5 billion-dollar loan for the project will have serious implications for the country, especially when viewed from the context of whether Ghana has the ability to repay the yearly 100 million dollars.
“I think the deal should be revoked because the 1.525 billion dollars will shoot the debt sustainability threshold to over 35 percent of the nation’s export,” he said.
Mr Appiah Ofori suggested to the government to complete the 5,500 affordable houses started by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government, which are currently at various stages of completion.
He recalled that due to the unfavorable conditions in the STX contract, the Minority walked out from Parliament on August 3, 2010 when the STX deal was sealed by the House.
According to him, the NPP, led by Nana Akufo-Addo will take a second look at the STX deal if they win power in 2012.
He was confident that Nana Akufo Addo would win the 2012 elections easily whether he contests Nana Konadu or President Mills.
“Just mark it on the wall, Nana Addo will win the 2012 general elections whether he contests with Nana Konadu or President Mills,” he emphasised.
Story: Samuel Mantey/Adom News/Ghana
‘I will drink DDT as medicine if Rawlings prescribes it for me’ RDPP leader
The Leader and Coordinator of the Real Democratic People’s Party (RDPP), Mr. Raphael Cubagee, aka Shamo Quaye said he will drink DDT as medicine if former President Rawlings Prescribe it as a remedy to him.
‘I believe in him and his ideologies, I will always believe in him, even if he tells me to stop trusting him’ he said.
These were the words of Rapheal Cubagee as he confirms his support the former first lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings intent to contest for the flag bearer position in the July Congress.
Rapheal Cubagee stated that he wish all the members of the Rawlings contest while Spio-Garbrah as running mate against President Mills in July.
Mr. Cubagee, also the Assembly Member of the Abonsuom electoral area in the Sunyani municipality says if Nana Konadu even win the flagbearship position and the people of Ghana do not vote her it will be better than Marketing already-failed President Mills.
He stated that those who are supporting Mills are those who have benefitted from the financially from the government.
‘I have evidence of some of the members in the Mills administration building big houses for their girlfriends in Sunyani’, he added.
Speaking on Dwaso Nsem on Monday, Rapheal Cubage explained that President Mills has already failed as the President of the country because he could not fulfil his numerous promises.
He condemned the insults and allegations level against former President Rawlings for causing division in the party.
The leader of the Real Democratic People’s Party (RDPP), Rapheal Cubagee said he will however not campaign for her because he has his party to think about.
‘I believe in him and his ideologies, I will always believe in him, even if he tells me to stop trusting him’ he said.
These were the words of Rapheal Cubagee as he confirms his support the former first lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings intent to contest for the flag bearer position in the July Congress.
Rapheal Cubagee stated that he wish all the members of the Rawlings contest while Spio-Garbrah as running mate against President Mills in July.
Mr. Cubagee, also the Assembly Member of the Abonsuom electoral area in the Sunyani municipality says if Nana Konadu even win the flagbearship position and the people of Ghana do not vote her it will be better than Marketing already-failed President Mills.
He stated that those who are supporting Mills are those who have benefitted from the financially from the government.
‘I have evidence of some of the members in the Mills administration building big houses for their girlfriends in Sunyani’, he added.
Speaking on Dwaso Nsem on Monday, Rapheal Cubage explained that President Mills has already failed as the President of the country because he could not fulfil his numerous promises.
He condemned the insults and allegations level against former President Rawlings for causing division in the party.
The leader of the Real Democratic People’s Party (RDPP), Rapheal Cubagee said he will however not campaign for her because he has his party to think about.
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Okyeame Kwame:’ I was starving on stage’
The Rap-Doctor, as he is popularly referred to in showbiz, has exclusively responded to critics on the doubt of the chorus of his song ‘Faithful’.
He said he was starving whiles on stage when he was performing the song which led to doubt t about his voice.
According to him, he had attended to other duties during the day, working on his Hepatitis B campaign and other personal matters.
‘I had not eaten since morning because of busy schedules and that affected my voice and performance on stage’ he emphasized.
Speaking on Adom fm’s ‘Top 40’ programme on Saturday, Okyeame Kwame jokingly said ‘it about time the organisers (charter House) provided meal to artiste before they perform’
‘you see a lot of food on the table but the organisers will never serve you with one, I think it’s about time they consider giving artiste some small food before they perform’ he added
The 2009 Artiste of the year, debunk allegations that he is not the originator the chorus of his song.
Speculations are that the male voice in the chorus is that of Highlife musician Kwabena Kwabena and of that of the female is Bertha Karikari of the Stars of the future fame. Somebody is yet to dispute Bertha’s version, but that of Kwame has come out of doubt, particularly when he is only known to be a consummate rapper and not a singer.
Commenting on the general organization of the MTN Ghana Music Awards 2011, he stated his satisfaction of the programme, declaring that this year’s event was wonderfully ‘executed’
He reiterated that those who watched it on the Television are the ones who were not happy about the organization.
‘ you should have been to the place to see it for yourself, the speakers, crowd, celebrations and the place was very good, and I congratulate the organisers they did a good job’ he noted.
Okyeame Kwame disclosed that he will launch s upcoming album, ‘The Clinic’, on July 28 which coincides with World Hepatitis B day. The album Features artistes like Sarkodie and other renowned stars.
Ghana’s rap doctor, Okyeame Kwame said he has achieved his aim of providing free hepatitis B screening to about 5000 Ghanaians.
He said he was starving whiles on stage when he was performing the song which led to doubt t about his voice.
According to him, he had attended to other duties during the day, working on his Hepatitis B campaign and other personal matters.
‘I had not eaten since morning because of busy schedules and that affected my voice and performance on stage’ he emphasized.
Speaking on Adom fm’s ‘Top 40’ programme on Saturday, Okyeame Kwame jokingly said ‘it about time the organisers (charter House) provided meal to artiste before they perform’
‘you see a lot of food on the table but the organisers will never serve you with one, I think it’s about time they consider giving artiste some small food before they perform’ he added
The 2009 Artiste of the year, debunk allegations that he is not the originator the chorus of his song.
Speculations are that the male voice in the chorus is that of Highlife musician Kwabena Kwabena and of that of the female is Bertha Karikari of the Stars of the future fame. Somebody is yet to dispute Bertha’s version, but that of Kwame has come out of doubt, particularly when he is only known to be a consummate rapper and not a singer.
Commenting on the general organization of the MTN Ghana Music Awards 2011, he stated his satisfaction of the programme, declaring that this year’s event was wonderfully ‘executed’
He reiterated that those who watched it on the Television are the ones who were not happy about the organization.
‘ you should have been to the place to see it for yourself, the speakers, crowd, celebrations and the place was very good, and I congratulate the organisers they did a good job’ he noted.
Okyeame Kwame disclosed that he will launch s upcoming album, ‘The Clinic’, on July 28 which coincides with World Hepatitis B day. The album Features artistes like Sarkodie and other renowned stars.
Ghana’s rap doctor, Okyeame Kwame said he has achieved his aim of providing free hepatitis B screening to about 5000 Ghanaians.
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