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

AAG BOSS CAUTIONS COMPANIES ABOUT CELEBRITY ENDORSEMENT

The Chief Executive Officer of the Advertising Association of Ghana (AAG) Francis Dadzie has caution companies to be careful when choosing celebrity for endorsement.
He says celebrities entice his or her followers to purchase the product which positively can increase sales and awareness of the product.
He explains that though research has proven that Celebrity endorsement increase sales it can also have a side effect on the product.
According to him, the luxurious lifestyles of celebrities sometimes influence people previous decision on a product.
Francis Dadzie stated that due to infidelity, divorces and poor behavioral standard people do not believe in the product anymore.

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NANA ATO ARTHUR SLAMS AMA BENYIWA ON STADIUM PROJECT

The Former Central Regional Minister in the Kufour Administration, Nana Ato Arthur has slammed the current regional Minister Ama Benyiwa Doe and the NDC; accusing them of mismanaging resources in the award of contracts concerning the cape coast stadium.
Nana Ato Arthur claims his checks at the ministry revealed that no such contract has been awarded however he says a contractor, a Polish company has been given the right to begin construction at a cost of 25 million dollars to complete the project on a four year period.
According to him, there are document at the Ministry of Sports as evidence to the claim.
Nana Ato Arthur advised the regional minister to be wary of her fact before commenting.

Nana Ato Arthur says if the NDC government cannot complete the 15,000 stadium, they should tell Ghanaians but stop accusing the Kufour’s adminisation for the poor work on the project.
He called on the not to politicize the stadium project because national interest is at stake.
According to him, the nation will not develop if Politicians continue practice nepotism and insults.

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PASTORS SLAMS RESEARCH ON NEW TESTAMENTS

Pastors have slammed back at a research conducted by renowned Biblical scholar, Bart D. Ehrman who makes the charges in his new book “Forged” stating that
* At least 11 of the 27 New Testament books are forgeries.

* The New Testament books attributed to Jesus’ disciples could not have been written by them because they were illiterate.
Ehrman also says that two of Jesus’ original disciples, John and Peter, could not have written the books attributed to them in the New Testament because they were illiterate.
But Rev. Pius of the Catholic faith has urge believes to distance themselves from the research stating that the disciples had their own way of writing directed from God.
He explains that during those times, scribes (writers) were available documenting historic events hence the development of writing were already in existence
Rev Pius notes that these events and researches are clear indications of the end time.

A Biblical scholar at the Calvary Baptist Church, Rev. Kyei Mensah challenged the research to go back to the scriptures for clearer classification.
He says the New Testament is absolutely true and genuine as recorded in the Bible. Rev. Mensah stated that the Holy Spirit led the disciples to document the word of God.
According to him, whoever had drought about the Bible have problem with God.

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TEMA EAST NPP CANDIDATE APOLOGIZES FOR INSULTS

The newly elected Parliamentary candidate for Tema East Mr. Kofi Brako has rendered an apology to his opponents during the run up towards the slot to for the seat.
The 55-year old freight forwarder and businessman say he might have offended some individuals in his campaign during the tour to the delegates therefore he ask those offended to forgive him but forge forward for unity in the party.
Mr. Kofi Brako made this comments at a thanksgiving ceremony at the Community 4 Christ Apostolic Church in Tema.
He won the slot Out of a total of 575 votes, Mr. Brako had 294, while his closest contender, the incumbent MP, Mr. Ashong Narh, polled 108, Mr Ramseyer Agyeman-Prempeh, an educationist and Mr. Daniel Nii Kwartei Titus-Glover, a labour consultant, had 91 and 79 votes respectively.


Addressing Congregation and party supporters, Mr. Brako thanked the party executives, delegates and the contestants for their tolerance that led to the peaceful voting process.

Mr. Brako gave the assurance that he would work in unity with all members to retain the seat and draw more support for the NPP.
He promised to provide young dynamic visionary and excellent leadership in the constituency to ensure that the party retained the seat in 2012.