New Patriotic Party Member of Parliament for Assin North, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong has put to an end speculation surrounding the source of his wealth.
He stated that common sense, hardwork, determination, commitment are his open secrets to enviable wealth.
He has revealed that his millionaire club status began when he coordinated 1987 USA lotteries which was the first of its kind in the country. According to him, the money he got from the proceeds helped him to invest in other interests.
He said he made his first capital through an Amnesty programme. Speaking to Adom news, Mr Kennedy Agyapong at the age 30 he had 9 houses in the country.
Recalling his struggle to fame, the outspoken MP said in 1995 he brought the American Lottery in Ghana the following year he sent 2500 to the US. He said averagely he got in returns 55,000 dollars, he boasted.
He admitted that though he has a poor background, he began selling items like PK chewing gum, chocolates on the streets in Accra. He recalled that during that time he sold items to his classmates who were traveling abroad to further their education.
After completing his 6th form, he started trading in spare part from Accra to Lagos. He remarked that all the struggles on the streets has paid off through hardwork and taking risk.
Kennedy Agyapong stated that he has lost count of his wealth as they are too much for him to recollect.
Commenting on how much he is wealth, he directed that the exact figure is better known to his cousins and close family relatives but that he cannot remember.
The outspoken MP, at age 50 bought Rolls Royce at whopping 249,708.00 pounds sterling, in April last year for the vehicle.
He has promised himself to buy a private jet at 55.
Story: Samuel Mantey/Adom news/Ghana
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Friday, February 17, 2012
ANKAFUL PRISONS WILL NOT EMPTY IF UNEMPLOYMENT IS NOT WELL TACKLED
The General Secretary of the Peoples National Convention (PNC), Mr. Bernard Monnah has linked unemployment to the increasing cases of mental health and crime in the country.
He has therefore called for immediate action to be taken to deal with the issue; adding that unless an action is taken to stem the menace out, the nation will continue to see an increasing number of mental cases and criminals at the Ankaful Prison Complex in the Cape Coast.
He disagreed with president Mills that the crime has reduced, rather he urged president Mills to deal with those who abuse power.
During President Mills’ state of the Nation address he disclosed that despite the construction of the ultra modern Ankaful prison, it remains empty due to the reduction in crime cases.
He has therefore called for immediate action to be taken to deal with the issue; adding that unless an action is taken to stem the menace out, the nation will continue to see an increasing number of mental cases and criminals at the Ankaful Prison Complex in the Cape Coast.
He disagreed with president Mills that the crime has reduced, rather he urged president Mills to deal with those who abuse power.
During President Mills’ state of the Nation address he disclosed that despite the construction of the ultra modern Ankaful prison, it remains empty due to the reduction in crime cases.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
SANJA NANJA DEMANDS OFFICIAL LETTER FOR REELECTION NOTIFICATION
The winner of the Atebubu NDC primaries, Mr Sanja Nanja says he is unaware of the directive for elections to be held again in the constituency.
He says he is yet to be officially informed on the issue and say until then he still remains the winner.
Earlier the constituency Chairman, George Kyei Mensah said officials have annulled results of the Atebubu Amantin primaries which saw Sanja Nanja declared winner.
But Mr Sanja Nanja stated that he until official letter is written he is still the candidate for constituency.
Meanwhile, one of the candidates Samson Owusu Boateng confirmed that they held a meeting with the executives of the party on the decision to go for a re-election.
The incumbent MP for Atebubu, Mr Emmanuel Owusu Manu says the candidates have all agreed to with the directive for a re-election therefore the delegates are to comply.
Mr Emmanuel Owusu Manu fingered his opponent for plotting with the executives to boycott the elections.
He says he is yet to be officially informed on the issue and say until then he still remains the winner.
Earlier the constituency Chairman, George Kyei Mensah said officials have annulled results of the Atebubu Amantin primaries which saw Sanja Nanja declared winner.
But Mr Sanja Nanja stated that he until official letter is written he is still the candidate for constituency.
Meanwhile, one of the candidates Samson Owusu Boateng confirmed that they held a meeting with the executives of the party on the decision to go for a re-election.
The incumbent MP for Atebubu, Mr Emmanuel Owusu Manu says the candidates have all agreed to with the directive for a re-election therefore the delegates are to comply.
Mr Emmanuel Owusu Manu fingered his opponent for plotting with the executives to boycott the elections.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
5 LESSONS FROM GABON/EQUATORIAL GUINEA
Success has many fathers but failure is an Orphan- English Proverb
The Africa Cup of Nations is finally over and normal businesses are back in place. Most soccer analyst just like Ghanaians have a learnt a lot of lessons in the competition.
Many thought the last co-host in the African Cup of Nations competition was the perfect time Ghana could have ended the 30 year Trophy drought but the least said the better.
For now Asamoah Gyan, Prince Tagoe, Adam Kwarasey and Coach Goran Stevanovic have received their fair share of ‘national cake’ of insults and accusations.
So I don’t want to re-visit that issue to muddy the waters. All I can say is that we are waiting for the GFA to hold their press conference on February 22 to announce a new local coach for the black stars!
The 28th edition of the Nations Cup was full of lessons depending which angle your lens is focused. As Henry Ford ones said "Don't find fault, find a remedy." Below are the 5 lessons that can be learnt from the tournament.
1. Don’t Despise Small Begins
Sometimes I asked if Dede Ayew and Kwadwo Asamoah were the same players in the Black Stars during the 2008 nations cup? The two boys received a lot of criticism during that time. But just 4 years down the lane the boys are in demand. Indeed, the journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step.
2. Don’t get too comfortable
Most penalty kicks that were saved in the 2012 nation’s cup occurred just when the player got too comfortable for the kick. Getting too comfortable hinders growth and hinders success. Getting too comfortable will prevent you from climbing to the top of the mountain and if you are the top, it will stop you from touching the sky. Always get out of your comfort zone and challenge yourself. All the pre-tournament favorites Senegal, Cote D’ Ivoire and Ghana lost because at some point they got too comfortable to challenge themselves.
3 Prepare adequately
The black stars failed to prepare adequately for the tournament but relying on past victories and history as enough motivation. As the saying goes, if you fail to prepare you prepare to fail. Ghanaians just like the Black Stars were full of themselves and forgot to prepare at hand for the tournament. Coach Plavi decided to focus on Diaspora players while paying little attention to the local league. By now he should know that the Nations Cup is for Africans and Africans knows how to win to it!
3. Foresight and long term benefits
Kalusha Bwalya once said “You think you are clever, I will sort you out. You are messing around with a wrong guy.” The Zambia FA boss has yielded the results of having the foresight and long term goals. The team began building a winning team in Ghana 2008. The same team members have been playing together for the past three to four years under Coach Herve Renard (once physical trainer of the black stars). Having foresight and long term plans tastes sweet atlast.
5. Taking Risk
Ghana line up 23 men for the tournament without a striker and wondered how they were going to annex the trophy. As Christopher Opoku will put it- it would have been one of the wonders of the world if Ghana won the cup. The reason why doctors and psychologist, physiotherapist were in the black stars camp was because of Captain John Mensah and Asamoah Gyan. The two boys were just nursing their injuries, half fit and needed to be rested or other options chosen for the tournament.
The Africa Cup of Nations is finally over and normal businesses are back in place. Most soccer analyst just like Ghanaians have a learnt a lot of lessons in the competition.
Many thought the last co-host in the African Cup of Nations competition was the perfect time Ghana could have ended the 30 year Trophy drought but the least said the better.
For now Asamoah Gyan, Prince Tagoe, Adam Kwarasey and Coach Goran Stevanovic have received their fair share of ‘national cake’ of insults and accusations.
So I don’t want to re-visit that issue to muddy the waters. All I can say is that we are waiting for the GFA to hold their press conference on February 22 to announce a new local coach for the black stars!
The 28th edition of the Nations Cup was full of lessons depending which angle your lens is focused. As Henry Ford ones said "Don't find fault, find a remedy." Below are the 5 lessons that can be learnt from the tournament.
1. Don’t Despise Small Begins
Sometimes I asked if Dede Ayew and Kwadwo Asamoah were the same players in the Black Stars during the 2008 nations cup? The two boys received a lot of criticism during that time. But just 4 years down the lane the boys are in demand. Indeed, the journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step.
2. Don’t get too comfortable
Most penalty kicks that were saved in the 2012 nation’s cup occurred just when the player got too comfortable for the kick. Getting too comfortable hinders growth and hinders success. Getting too comfortable will prevent you from climbing to the top of the mountain and if you are the top, it will stop you from touching the sky. Always get out of your comfort zone and challenge yourself. All the pre-tournament favorites Senegal, Cote D’ Ivoire and Ghana lost because at some point they got too comfortable to challenge themselves.
3 Prepare adequately
The black stars failed to prepare adequately for the tournament but relying on past victories and history as enough motivation. As the saying goes, if you fail to prepare you prepare to fail. Ghanaians just like the Black Stars were full of themselves and forgot to prepare at hand for the tournament. Coach Plavi decided to focus on Diaspora players while paying little attention to the local league. By now he should know that the Nations Cup is for Africans and Africans knows how to win to it!
3. Foresight and long term benefits
Kalusha Bwalya once said “You think you are clever, I will sort you out. You are messing around with a wrong guy.” The Zambia FA boss has yielded the results of having the foresight and long term goals. The team began building a winning team in Ghana 2008. The same team members have been playing together for the past three to four years under Coach Herve Renard (once physical trainer of the black stars). Having foresight and long term plans tastes sweet atlast.
5. Taking Risk
Ghana line up 23 men for the tournament without a striker and wondered how they were going to annex the trophy. As Christopher Opoku will put it- it would have been one of the wonders of the world if Ghana won the cup. The reason why doctors and psychologist, physiotherapist were in the black stars camp was because of Captain John Mensah and Asamoah Gyan. The two boys were just nursing their injuries, half fit and needed to be rested or other options chosen for the tournament.
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Don’t blame Asamoah Gyan; sack the lazy coach- Christopher Opoku
Sports Analyst, Christopher Opoku has called on Ghanaians not to blame Asamoah Gyan for Black Stars defeat to the Chimpolopolo (Copper bullets) of Zambia.
He says Coach Goran Stevanovic should be blamed for ill-preparation ahead of the tournament. The coach does not spend time to watch the local talents in the country but always focus on the international players who sometimes cannot play well, he stressed.
According to him, Ghana should not have qualified to the semis finals considering the poor preparations and the caliber of players that were selected for the tournament.
Speaking in an interview with Adom news, Christopher Opoku also blamed the FA head by Kwesi Nyantekyi for the lack of foresight. He says the coach went in the competition with virtually no striker went in the competition with virtually no striker because Asamoah Gyan was half fit and there was no replacement for him.
Comparing both sides, he says 50 per cent of the Zambians have played together since 2008 Nations Cup, this consistency has helped developed the team all round, he added.
According to him, the Chipolopolo team is reaping the benefit of consistent team building and coercion.
Metro TV sports Editor stated that lack of adequate preparation by the Black Stars was also a contributing factor to the abysmal performance of the stars.
On the way forward, Christopher Opoku says the FA should appoint a local coach for the senior national team because the foreign coach have not succeed with the national team in terms of winning tournaments.
He stress that with financial and moral support to the local coach, the black stars win trophies.
He says Coach Goran Stevanovic should be blamed for ill-preparation ahead of the tournament. The coach does not spend time to watch the local talents in the country but always focus on the international players who sometimes cannot play well, he stressed.
According to him, Ghana should not have qualified to the semis finals considering the poor preparations and the caliber of players that were selected for the tournament.
Speaking in an interview with Adom news, Christopher Opoku also blamed the FA head by Kwesi Nyantekyi for the lack of foresight. He says the coach went in the competition with virtually no striker went in the competition with virtually no striker because Asamoah Gyan was half fit and there was no replacement for him.
Comparing both sides, he says 50 per cent of the Zambians have played together since 2008 Nations Cup, this consistency has helped developed the team all round, he added.
According to him, the Chipolopolo team is reaping the benefit of consistent team building and coercion.
Metro TV sports Editor stated that lack of adequate preparation by the Black Stars was also a contributing factor to the abysmal performance of the stars.
On the way forward, Christopher Opoku says the FA should appoint a local coach for the senior national team because the foreign coach have not succeed with the national team in terms of winning tournaments.
He stress that with financial and moral support to the local coach, the black stars win trophies.
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