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  • Chairman of the NDC has revealed that Mahama was refused access to the book of condolence

    Chairman of the NDC has revealed that Mahama was refused access to the book of condolence

    A delegation from the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has visited the family of former President Jerry John Rawlings.

    The delegation led by former President John Dramani Mahama visited the family at Rawlings’ residence on November 13, 2020, to commiserate with them over the death of the former president.

    Former President Rawlings died at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital where he was receiving treatment after falling ill a few days ago.

    Upon hearing the news of Rawlings’ death, Mahama who was on a tour of the Ashanti region suspended his campaign and rushed back to back.

    After a chairing a party meeting over the matter on Friday, November 13, 2020, Mahama and the high-powered delegation went console Rawlings’ family.

    Photos from the visit show Mahama, his running mate Professor Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang, NDC Chairman Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, and NDC General Secretary Johnson Asiedu Nketia.

    Others were Minority Leader Haruna Iddrisu, Minority Chief Whip Muntaka Mubarak, among others.

    It had been expected that Mahama would have signed the book of condolence opened in honour of Rawlings.

    But according to Chairman Ofosu Ampofo, Mahama could not get the opportunity because State Protocol turned him away.

    In an interview on Asempa FM monitored by YEN.com.gh, Ofosu Ampofo indicated that.

  • Rawlings’ Baby Mama, Nathalie speaks

    Rawlings’ Baby Mama, Nathalie speaks

    An Ivorian female buddy and staunch admirer of Ghanaian former President Rawlings has joined Ghanaians to mourn him.

    The woman identified as Nathalie Yamb posted an all-black photo to mourn Rawlings and captioned it “I will love forever”

    Going through the light skin woman’s photos, you could see many photos with romantic captions celebrating her love with JJ Rawlings.

    The woman has been with Rawlings in many of his travels outside Ghana going by the photos.

    How she captions her photos with the former President of Ghana (love, soulmate) sends a message that her love and admiration for him is very deep.

    The woman is currently in Switzerland after she was sacked from Ivory Coast by President Ouattara. She was the aide of one of the strong opposition leaders Mamadou Koulibally.

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  • Video Of The Last Moment Of Jerry John Rawlings At The Hospital Pops Up

    Video Of The Last Moment Of Jerry John Rawlings At The Hospital Pops Up

    A video that has been chanced on by Dikoder.com has revealed the last moments of the former president of the country Jerry John Rawlings at the hospital as he was been given medical attention.


    In the video which has since been making rounds on social media, Rawlings could be seen making the “2 Sure” sign with a woman who was sitting by him on his bed.

    From the look of the video which was taken just some hours before his death, Rawlings was seen looking all healthy as he posed for the camera.

    Rawlings died on 12 November 2020 at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital After battling with Coronavirus.

    MyNewsgh

  • Drama as Lady storms JJ’s house claiming Atta Mills has asked her to resurrect him( watch video)

    Drama as Lady storms JJ’s house claiming Atta Mills has asked her to resurrect him( watch video)

    There was a bit of drama at the residence of former President Jerry John Rawlings after the news of his death came public. A lady said to be from the Volta region appeared at Rawlings’ house claiming that she could resurrect the former president.

    According to a report monitored on Angel TV, the lady who was only identified as Emefa claimed that the late president, John Evans Atta Mills, had shown her how to resurrect Rawlings.

    She is reported to have claimed that Atta Mills appeared to her in person and directed her on how to get Rawlings back to life. Emefa is said to have claimed that Rawlings is not dead for now and was only ‘sleeping’ but she must be allowed to perform whatever directions before 12:00 am on Friday, November 13, 2020.

    She is reported to have further claimed that Rawlings was at a crossroad in the spiritual realm and if he crosses a river, he cannot be brought back. She further stated that if she does not go through with her directions and Rawlings crosses, there will more disaster for Ghana.

    From the report gathered, the lady was not allowed access into Rawlings residence by the security personnel.

    Former President Rawlings passed away at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital on the morning of Thursday, November 12, 2020.

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  • 80% of Akufo Addo free SHS Graduate have failed -Kelvin Taylor.

    80% of Akufo Addo free SHS Graduate have failed -Kelvin Taylor.

    The American-born Ghanaian investigative journalist, Kelvin Taylor has revealed that WAEC is failing to release the result of the recent WASSCE examination because 80% of the children have failed.

    He made this assertion on his With All Due Respect Show after ‘Whatsup News’ reported that; “Government secretly postpones release WAEC exams results because of mass failures.”.


    According to him, it looks like WAEC has become a political wing and its now listening to the government. Which is why, they are holding on unto the result of the exams.


    He stated that, the results are in there, and we have the worse result in our history that is why WAEC is holding on unto it. They can’t release it because they know the result is bad, and they know that if they release the result, Akufo Addo is done.


    According to him, Akufo Addo is holding on unto the free SHS, so if the result is released, it will show how bad he has performed under the free SHS. He claimed that, the teachers and WAEC knows how bad the children were, so why are they holding on to the result.

    He claimed, he has people working at the WAEC office and they are saying that, Akufo Addo said they should on to the result.
    He said WAEC should have released the WASSCE result two weeks ago, so why are the result not released yet? He further stated that, WAEC cannot hold on to the result until January after the elections to favor Akufo Addo, because they already know that 80% of the children have failed.

    He concluded by saying that, next week , he will show what WAEC is covering at their offices since they have entangled themselves in politics.

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  • Film Industry better without NFA Board – Filmmakers.

    Film Industry better without NFA Board – Filmmakers.

    Stakeholders in the film industry have expressed disappointment in the National Film Authority Board for non-fulfillment of the industry’s hopes since they were inaugurated in 2019.


    President Akufo-Addo appointed a fourteen (14) member governing board to the National Film Authority and charged them to work hard to make Ghana’s Film Industry globally attractive.
    Some filmmakers have called for the dissolution of the NFA Board because they believe their expectations have not been met.


    Others have raised lots of concerns regarding the National Film Authority Board and what is expected of them.
    What’s happened with all the hard work done before her appointment by the Film Task Team Set Up by Hon. Catherine Afeku?
    Executive Secretary: Is she exerting too much power and working individually?

    Does she even know Act 935?

    President: did he appoint the best for the industry? Was it a political foot soldier satisfaction action he took?

    What have they achieved so far? NFA logo

    Proposed project: Nickname for the film industry which is in an incubator.
    Chairman: Is he a tool for manipulating out his own man

    Board: do they know what they are and do they matter in the scheme of things

    Where would they stand after the Creative Agency/Council gets a Law?

    The NFA is expected to advise the Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture on matters affecting the film industry and facilitate the establishment of a circuit for the distribution and marketing of locally produced films throughout the country, Africa in general, and the world at large.


    The NFA is expected to advise the Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture on matters affecting the film industry and facilitate the establishment of a circuit for the distribution and marketing of locally produced films throughout the country, Africa in general, and the world at large.


    The board will also implement policies to promote the use of films for public education on national integration, unity, and cohesion and the mobilisation of the people for behavioural and attitudinal change to enhance national development.


    The members of the governing board include actor, David Dontoh as Chairman and Juliet Asante as Executive Secretary.
    Other members include Madam Yaa Attafua, Mrs. Dora Darkwa- Mebsah, Dr. Samuel Anyetei Nai, Mr. Samuel Fiscian, Mr. Zakaria Abdulai, Mr. Koffi Nartey, Madam Akorfa Ejeani, Mr. Kofi Ohemeng Owusu, Mrs. Rukiyaty Ankrah, Mr. Samuel Gyandoh and Mr. Ernest Boateng from Film groups, Copyright, Communication and Attorney General.


    The formation of the National Film Authority is in accordance with Section 4 (1), (2) of the Development and Classification of Film, 2016 (Act 935).

    Kasapa FM

  • My dear friend is gone’ – Nollywood’s Pete Edochie mourns JJ Rawlings.

    My dear friend is gone’ – Nollywood’s Pete Edochie mourns JJ Rawlings.

    Renowned Nollywood actor and filmmaker Chief Pete Edochie has expressed his utmost sadness about the death of former president Jerry John Rawlings.


    Describing the late JJ Rawlings as his ‘dear friend’, the Nigerian actor on Thursday, November 12, 2020, took to social media to eulogize the former president.
    He described the late Rawlings as a man whose legacy will forever remain a part of African history.


    To him, Rawlings’ legacy is unmatched.
    Rest in Peace & Power, my dear friend Jerry Rawlings. Your legacy is forever part of African history,” he wrote on social media.
    Notwithstanding, the Nigerian filmmaker had a cordial relationship with Mr. Rawlings while he was alive.


    Pete Edochie, who according to many, bears a resemblance to the late former President, also shared a strong connection with him.
    The veteran actor said prior to his first meeting with Mr. Rawlings, countless Ghanaians had approached him saying, he reminds them of their former president to the extent that his own daughters joined in the fray.


    I agree with people who say we have the resemblance because I know how I look and seeing him here I have no doubt they are right. It appears we have a lot in common”.
    The Nollywood Star once stated during a Press Conference held in Ghana for Kofas Media’s ‘Corruption’ movie.

    ghanaweb

  • I prophesied Rawlings’ death – Nigel Gaisie.

    I prophesied Rawlings’ death – Nigel Gaisie.

    Founder of Prophetic Hill Chapel, Prophet Nigel Gaisie has said the prophecy he gave about the family of the longest-serving leader in Ghana during his annual 31st watch night service was on Rawlings.


    According to him, he spoke figuratively to avoid attacks on both his personality and the prophetic declaration.
    In an interview with Accra FM Thursday, November 12, 2020, the prophet said “I seek the face of the Lord anytime the year is about to end at Adumfa. Among the prophecies for the year, God said we should pray for Rawlings and his household but because of the attacks on me and my prophecies, I decided to speak in figurative expression.”


    People would have burnt my church if I had come out to say that former President Rawlings will die,” he stated.
    Prophet Nigel Gaisie further said Rawlings’ death could have been prevented but it’s rather unfortunate he passed away.


    Everyone knows that God spoke through me on this prophecy and it has come to pass but it is unfortunate… The bible said the Lord reveals to be redeemed…”
    Meanwhile, he has called on the nation to pray for the deceased’s wife, Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings to prevent bizarre situations.


    On December 31, 2019, Nigel during a church service said darkness was hovering around the wife of a former president. He however was not emphatic what that really meant.
    He said: “I saw a former president who has lived and ruled for long… In fact, nobody can enjoy such a reign again. I saw darkness around her wife. Let’s pray for her wife.


    “If she’s hearing me or she’ll watch, a prophetess prayed for her. I saw a cloud of darkness. I know the name but I have spoken figuratively.”

    ghanaweb

  • Vehicle catches fire on Dzodze-Akatsi highway

    Vehicle catches fire on Dzodze-Akatsi highway

    A Benz vehicle with Nigerian registration number KJA 813 GD caught fire around 0730 hours at Adetsewui junction on the Dzodze-Akatsi- highway.

    Kennedy Biedo, an eyewitness and Assembly-member for the area said the driver of the vehicle suspected an electronic fault after sensing some smokes emerging from the car.

    He said the driver attempted to douse the fire with the help of some drivers plying the road, but it failed due to malfunctioning extinguishers.

    Mr Biedo said he attempted to seek assistance from the Ghana National Fire Service at Akatsi, but efforts did not yield the needed results.

    “We just saw sparks which developed into a wildfire, we started calling for help, but honestly the car was completely burnt down,” he said.

    “We called Akatsi fire service, but unfortunately, their tender is out of commission, so we resorted to Dzodze for help, but it was late before they arrived, the vehicle got burnt beyond recognition,” he lamented.

    DO II Simon Wardie, the Akatsi South District Fire Commander said they were doing everything possible to fix the fire tender for usage in times like this.

    However, the driver of the vehicle escaped unhurt.

    Myjoyonline

  • John Mahama suspends campaign in honour of Rawlings’ death

    John Mahama suspends campaign in honour of Rawlings’ death

    The presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has suspended his six-day campaign tour of the Ashanti Region following the death of the founder of his party, former President Jerry John Rawlings. 


    Mr Mahama announced the suspension of his campaign at Obuasi on Thursday afternoon, moments after news of the death of former President Rawlings was made public. 

    Mr Mahama, who was in the Ashanti Region for his campaign tour, is reported to have been hyped to meet the traditional leaders when the news was relayed to him.

    The news, he received via a phone call, changed his mood completely, as he, with shaky voice, read out his speech.

    He described the one-time military leader and two-time President of the the Republic as an “iconic leader” and for That matter the NDC needed time and concentration to mourn his passing and celebrate his legacies. 

    He said at Obuasi where he was just about to address a rally that the decision to suspend the campaign was taken after a consultation with the National Executives of the party. 

    He said the suspension would impact other campaign activities being undertaken by the party at all levels nationwide.

    “What has happened makes it impossible for us to continue with the campaign so we will return to Accra immediately and return at a later date,” he told the enthusiastic gathering of party faithfuls at Obuasi. 

    “What we are hearing is indeed sad but we must remain strong,” he added.

  • President declares 7 days of State mourning

    President declares 7 days of State mourning

    His Excellency Nana Akuffo Addo has announced that all national flags should fly at half-mast. He has also declared a 7 day State mourning.

    He made this statement in a press release in relation to the passing on of the First President of the fourth republic.

    The President has also directed that all campaign be suspended for the next 7 days starting from Friday, the 13th of November to Friday, the 20th of November.

    His Excellency Nana Akuffo Addo, on behalf of the people of Ghana, extended heartfelt condolence to his family, his wife and the entire populates of Ghana.

    He also promises to work closely with the family to give the fallen soldier a befitting state burial.

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  • Causes of the Late J. J Rawlings Death Has Been Revealed

    Causes of the Late J. J Rawlings Death Has Been Revealed

    Jerry John Rawlings is said to have died Thursday morning at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) in Accra.

    Mr. Rawlings has been at the Teaching hospital since Sunday. According to reports, he was killed by the deadly COVID-19. The 73-year-old was rushed to the intensive care unit of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra.
    He was on admission at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital for about a week after testing positive for COVID-19.

    The founder of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) was last seen in public on October 19, during the final funeral rites leading to the burial of his mother, Victoria Agbotui.

    Jerry John Rawlings was born in Accra on 22nd June 1947, to a Ghanaian mother from Dzelukope, near Keta, in the Volta Region, and a Scottish father.

    Papa J Rest Well!!!… Damirifa Due…. Da Yie… RIPP

  • Breaking News: Ft. Jerry John Rawlings is dead

    Breaking News: Ft. Jerry John Rawlings is dead

    Former President Jerry John Rawlings is dead.

    The former president Dikoder.com understands passed on, today, November 12, 2020, after a brief illness.

    According to state-owned Daily Graphic, the former President had been on admission at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital for about a week for an undisclosed ailment. He was 73.

    It will be recalled that Mr Rawlings recently lost and buried his mother last month.

    Jerry John Rawlings was born in Accra on 22nd June 1947, to a Ghanaian mother from Dzelukope, near Keta, in the Volta Region, and a Scottish father.

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  • Election 2020: Mahama Promises Free Fertilizer For Cocoa Farmers

    Election 2020: Mahama Promises Free Fertilizer For Cocoa Farmers

    Mr John Dramani Mahama, flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC, has promised free fertilizer for cocoa farmers in his next administration, to boost cocoa production.

    He said this at a mini rally at Mankranso, capital of the Ahafo Ano South West District in the Ashanti Region, as part of his six-day campaign tour of the Ashanti Region.

    On the first day, Mr Mahama addressed mini rallies at Abesewa in the Ahafo Ano South East District; at Camp Two, Numesia in the Ahafo North District and he also paid a courtesy call on Nana Adusei Atwenewa Ampem I, the Omanhene of Tepa Tradational Area at his Palace in Tepa.

    The Presidential Candidate also addressed similar rallies at Abuakwa, the District Capital of the Atwima Nwabiagya South; and at Ayigya in the Oforikrom Constituency in Kumasi.

    At Abesewa, Mahama gave small scale miners the assurance that his next administration would track down all their seized excavators and return them to their rightful owners.

    He said the next NDC Government would grant presidential pardon to all small scale miners, who had be imprisoned for engaging in galamsey activities and the next NDC Government would also see to it that mining licenses and concessions, which he said were illegitimately seized, were returned.

    During the courtesy call on the Tepamanhene, Mr Mahama said his next administration would establish a jewelry processing factory in Tepa.

    That, he said would add value to Ghana’s raw mineral resources, such as gold before export, to generate more revenue for the country’s socioeconomic development.

    He assured the Tepa Traditional Council that their roads would be fixed by his next administration.

    At Abuakwa, he assured that construction work would resume on the Military Hospital Project located in the town, which was started by his administration and had since been allegedly abandoned by the current government.

    At Ayigya, Mr Mahama said his government would restore indigenous investments in the banking sector and promised that Ghanaians whose money was locked up following the collapsed of the banks and microfinance companies would have their money refunded to them by the state.

    He outlined a number of projects, which his government undertook in the Ashanti Region during his first term, such as the Kejetia Market project.

    At the mini rallies, Mr Mahama appealed to Ghanaians to return the NDC to power to continue its good works.

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  • Road Safety statistics show an increase in road fatalities during election years.

    Road Safety statistics show an increase in road fatalities during election years.

    Statistics at the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) have revealed higher cases or road crashes and fatalities in election years since the beginning of the Fourth Republic in 1992.


    A trend analysis of the figures over the past 28 years has shown that all election years recorded higher road crashes and fatalities than the preceding years.


    Additionally, the statistics show that with the exception of 2016, every election year has recorded higher road crashes and fatalities than the preceding election year.

    As of September this year, road accident figures showed that 10,535 crashes had occurred, with 10,933 injuries and 1,828 deaths.

    Those statistics indicate a steady increase in the road accident situation, compared with the same period of 2019 which recorded 10,294 crashes, 10,721 injuries and 1,733 deaths.
    Also, the 2020 figures show that road crashes had increased over 2016 election year figures, which indicate that 8,651 crashes occurred.

    Fourth Republic figures

    A holistic look at the statistics, beginning from 1992, show that 6,992 crashes were recorded in 1992, resulting in 10,030 casualties and 914 deaths.

    The figures shot up to 8,488 crashes, 10,952 casualties and 1,049 fatalities in 1996, in the next election year.
    The figures also showed an increase over the 1995 situation, where 8,313 crashes were recorded, with 1,132 casualties and 1,026 deaths.

    The increasing trend continued in 2000, with that election year recording 11,087 crashes, 13,747 casualties and 1,437 deaths.

    That was after the country had recorded 8,763 crashes, 11,439 casualties and 1,237 fatalities in 1999.

    In 2004, Ghana had 12,175 road crashes, 18,445 casualties and 2,188 fatalities, an increase over 2003 road accident statistics of 10,542 crashes, 16,185 casualties and 1,716 deaths.

    Although in 2008 the 11,214 road crashes recorded were lower than the 12,038 recorded in 2007, the casualties remained higher (16,455 for 2008 and 16,416 for 2007).

    However, the fatalities for 2008 were 1,938, lower than the 2,043 recorded in 2007.

    The road crashes and fatalities went up to 12,083 and 2,240 respectively, in 2012, as against the 10,887 crashes and 2,199 fatalities that occurred in 2011.

    There was an improvement in the figures for the 2016 election year as the road crashes and fatalities reduced to 8,651 and 2,084 respectively, compared with the 9,796 crashes and 1,802 deaths in 2015.

    Although 2020 (another election year) is yet to end, the increase in the road accident situation over 2019 figures remains a source of worry.