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Mfantseman Netizens Rejects Widow of the late MP Ekow Hayford
The Concerned youth and citizens of the mfantseman constituency have kicked against the proposed nomination of the widow of the murdered Member of Parliament (MP), Mr Ekow Keansah Hayford as the new Parliamentary Candidate to lead the Party in the 2020 polls.

The name of Mrs Ophelia Hayford, the wife of the deceased MP had come up strongly and sources say the National Executive Council (NEC) of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) was considering presenting her soon.

But the Concerned Youth of the Constituency had asked the NEC to rather consider Mr. James Korsah – Brown as the replacement of the late Member of Parliament ( MP) Ekow Quansah Hayford to help retain the party’s seat in the Coming December 2020 polls.

Mr. James Korsah-Brown came second in the Constituency’s NPP Parliamentary Primaries earlier this year.

“ We recommend Mr. James Korsah – Brown to the NEC to be the replacement of our deceased MP as he is known to be active and has immensely contributed his quota towards the development of Mfantseman Constituency”.

Pengmediagh gathered on Wednesday that Mrs. Ophelia Hayford, a Police Officer had tendered in a resignation letter to the Police Administration.

In a press statement signed and copied to the pengmediagh on Wednesday, Mr. Edward Afful Agyire, the conveyor of the group appealed to NEC to halt its decision and have a proper dialogue with stakeholders before a suitable and formidable candidate could be appointed and presented.

Its said the decision on a successor should be done with a full consideration into the future development and for the good people of Mfantseman.

It noted that if the NEC refused to pay heed to their concerns, then the Party may lose the seat to the opposition party in the 2020 election.

It emphatically raised concerns that the “ No wife no Vote” placards and chanting at the house of the late MPs house was not a representation made of their interest as a party.

The statement said that the intended decision by NEC has already started dividing the party in the constituency since some party faithful have threatened to vote against it.

“ We have never seen the wife of the late MP on any political campaign in the constituency, we are not aware if she is a card bearing member of the party or not, “ He added.

Mr. Hayford was brutally shot and killed by a group of gun men suspected to be armed robbers, on Thursday, October 08, on his way from a campaign tour on the Abeadze-Dominase road.
October 15, 2020
NPP are Calling my Lawyers to abandon Me, So I will be Jailed- MP for Assin Cries Out

Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, has opened up about his pending contempt case for the first time.

Speaking on the Wednesday, October 14, 2020, edition of the Seat Show on Net2 TV, the MP revealed that some members of his own political party have made calls to his lawyer, Kwame Gyan, impressing on him to leave him to his fate.

“All those calling my lawyer that I should be left alone to be jailed, the case is not over so I am not going to say anything about it. If you are not brave you won’t support the NPP because I have NPP members calling my lawyer to ask him why he won’t leave me so I get jailed,” he stated

Mr Agyapong however made reference to a quotation in the bible and said the criticisms and sabotage from people within his party is something that is expected.

“The bible says that any leader who is not criticized by some of his people means that he is not doing something right. So obviously you will get people who don’t like you,” he said.

Revealing why persons within his own political party will be after his head, the influential NPP member said it is because some people fear he may be nurturing a presidential ambition and mentioned that he is rather focused on growing his businesses, making more money and creating employment opportunities.

“They are saying I want to become president, me Kennedy Agyapong. Just give me work so I can make some cash and open industries. If you know the industries I am putting up, I want be president of Tema (industrial area) instead. Those who want to be president are there, just give me contracts, case closed. Stop the envy and asking that I be jailed, for contempt how long will I even be jailed for?” he questioned.

The Member of Parliament for Assin Central, verbally attacked a High Court Judge, Justice Amos Wuntah Wuni, on same Net2 TV for issuing an injunction against him in a land dispute.

The MP’s tirade on live TV went as far as him calling the judge a “fool” for which he has been asked by a high court to come and explain why he should not be punished for contempt.

In a related development, lawyers of the MP have won an argument at the Supreme Court which on Wednesday October 14, 2020 ordered Justice Wuntah Wuni to step aside from presiding over the MP’s contempt case.

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Ghanaweb

October 15, 2020
COVID-19 Update Cases
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus. Most people infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment.

Some of the common symptoms includes; fever, dry cough and tiredness.

Less common symptoms; aches and pains, sore throat, diarrhoea, conjunctivitis, headache, loss of taste or smell, a rash on skin, or discolouration of fingers or toes.

In the latest regional breakdown of novel corona virus pandemic, the Ghana Health Service has posted it on their official website and just below is will show you a picture of the regional breakdown.

In today’s article, Ghana our motherland case of the corona virus is massively dropping and we must thank God seriously. The more we take the laid down principles of the government, the faster we drive the virus away. Don’t forget to always wear your mask, wash your hands regularly, practice social distancing and others.

With the latest regional breakdown update, of course, Accra is the highest and followed the by Kumasi.

Checkout the corona virus Ghana has as at today, Thursday, 15th October, 2020.
October 15, 2020
Mahama Promises to make Kasoa a Modern City
Former President John Dramani Mahama has promised to develop the Kasoa township into Ghana’s modern city if voted into power. The former president during his interaction as he made a whistle stop in Kasoa today, on day one of the Central Region, said the capital, Accra is gradually getting over populated and that most development are moving from the area into Kasoa hence the need to have a re-look at ways to developing.

In his address, Mr. Mahama noted that it took its administration the foresight to invest in building road infrastructure within Kasoa to cope with the densely populated area of the Central Region. He mentioned that the fly over in Kasoa is testament to what the NDC intended to do for the people and within its aspiration of building a modern city.

On this note, John Mahama promised to redevelop the Kasoa dual carriage road into a six-lane road infrastructure to cut down the traffic that ritually develop on the Kasoa-Accra Highway. He disclosed that this infrastructure will be funded from the famous $10 billion Big Push Program, if the NDC is voted into office.

I know that Kasoa is in the Central Region and it’s.close to Accra, the capital. We must build Kasoa into another city as Accra. You know of my Big Push agenda. I am going to reconstruct the Kasoa road into a six lane highway. It’s disheartening being stuck in traffic when you returning from Accra.”

He therefore entreated the electorate to vote for him come December 7 to enable him actualise these promises for the people. His whistle stop in Kasoa pooled quiet a spectacular audience, and that proves how loyal the people of Kasoa are to him.
October 14, 2020
ASP Ophelia Hayford has resigned from the Police Service to replace her husband as MP

Ophelia Hayford, the wife of murdered Member of Parliament for Mfantseman has tendered in her resignation as an officer of the Ghana Police Service ahead of a likely confirmation as her husband’s replacement on the ticket of the New Patriotic Party in the December polls.

According to the General Secretary of the NPP, John Boadu, Madam Ophelia, who holds the rank of an Assistant Superintendent of the Ghana Police Service, has resigned in order to take up her new role following the murder of her husband and the apparent unanimous endorsement she received from party members and Mfantseman constituents.

Yes, it is to a large extent true. I have been to the constituency several times and the whole constituency leadership and party members, the regional [Executive] setup and the national [Executive] setup deem it fit that his wife [Ophelia] is the backbone of the husband,” Mr Boadu said in a Joynews interview monitored by GhanaWeb.

She knows the constituency very well and considering the large support that the husband had and the kind of difficulties that the constituency is going through, a lot more of the constituents think that we should let the wife continue,” Mr Boadu added

Speaking further, the NPP General Secretary indicated that there is a massive consensus without any form of descent since the name of the late MP’s wife came up for consideration as a possible replacement of her husband and indicated that the party will formally announce a decision on her nomination later.

Mr Ekow Kwansah Hayford, the incumbent NPP MP of Mfantseman Constituency who was also the party’s candidate for the December 2020 polls, was killed by suspected robbers on Friday, October 9, 2020, when he and his campaign team were attacked on their way from a campaign activity within the constituency.

The MP had filed his nomination with the Electoral Commission a day before his death.

Based on provisions in Section 4 of the Public Elections Regulations 2020, C.I. 127, which states that: “Where at the close of nominations, but before the election, one of the candidates dies, a further period of 10 days shall be allowed for nominations,” the NPP has thus initiated the move to find his replacement.

GhanaWeb.com

October 14, 2020
Kennedy Agyapong Celebrating After Supreme Court Ruling

Hon. Kennedy Agyapong will not be appearing before Justice Wuni, same judge whose ruling over the land case involving the MP and another man got the MP to insult him.

Lawyers of the Member of Parliament filed a case at the Supreme Court where they argued that Judge could be bias should he sit on the contempt case because he’s shown hostility towards them.

Justice Wuni on the other hand argued that nothing bars him from sitting on the case.

This afternoon the Supreme Court ruling came out and it went in favor of the legal team of Kennedy Agyapong.

The following Supreme Court Justices, Baffoe Bonnie, Yaw Appau, Gabriel Pwamang, Amadu Tanko, and Yonni Kulendi sat on the case and insisted that Justice Wuni is prohibited from hearing the case.

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October 14, 2020
Supreme Court Passes Judgement on Kennedy Agyapong’s Case

There was dramatization in court when Justice Daniel Mensah of the Accra High court gave his decision on a GH¢25 million contempt suit against Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong .

Expert covert analytical Writer Anas Aremeyaw Anas documented a suit against the MP for maligning.

Attorney for the MP implored the court to excuse the suit.

With the court stuffed and tense, fully expecting the decision, Equity Mensah following the case was called, recognized the presence of Kennedy Agyapong and Listowell Yesu Bukarson who is the lawful agent of Anas.

He at that point sought the consideration of the legal counselors of Agyapong and commented, “Have you heard the most recent melody around”? Mr Agyapong’s attorney asked, “My Master, which melody”? Equity Mensah stated, “Obiaa wo ne ace”. The court immediately detonated into chuckling.

Mr Agyapong’s legal advisor, stunned, reacted, “My Ruler, it’s an old melody” which quickly left allies of both the offended party and respondent giggling their lungs out.

Peruse the full story initially distributed on October 14, 2017 on GhanaWeb

Accra High court Judge, Equity Daniel Mensah a week ago started unconstrained giggling in court, before giving his decision in an application brought before it by Individual from Parliament (MP) for Assin Focal, Hon. Kennedy Agyapong imploring it to excuse a GH¢25 million maligning suit against him by Expert covert analytical Writer Anas Aremeyaw Anas .

With the court pressed and strained, fully expecting the decision, Equity Mensah following the case was called, recognized the presence of Hon. Kennedy Agyapong and Mr. Listowell Yesu Bukarson who is the lawful agent of Anas.

He at that point sought the consideration of the attorneys of Hon. Agyapong and commented, “Have you heard the most recent melody around”? Hon. Agyapong’s legal counselor asked,” My Master which melody”? Equity Mensah stated, “Obiaa wo ne ace”. The court quickly detonated into chuckling.

Hon. Agyapong’s legal counselor stunned, reacted, “My Ruler, it’s an old tune” which quickly left allies of both the offended party and respondent giggling their lungs out.

Equity Mensah at that point continued to give his decision and in his decision declined the application by the Assin Focal MP, Agyapong.

The court likewise held that the writ recorded by Anas doesn’t in any capacity abuse the protected privileges of Mr. Agyapong as no significant legitimate focuses have been raised to prove that guarantee.

Mr. Agyapong guaranteed that the wearing of a cover and the camouflage of his character penetrated his protected rights under article 33 of the Constitution.

Hon. Agyapong had recorded the application looking to excuse Anas’ claim on the premise that the writ was inept; that it didn’t reveal Anas’ location, that even the location gave by Anas was not his location and he didn’t live there lastly that the writ penetrated his protected right personally.

The pro insightful writer recorded the suit against the MP after the last trying to prevent Anas from broadcasting the narrative “Number 12,” which nitty gritty defilement in Ghana football, made claims of tax avoidance, intrusion of protection, shakedown.

October 14, 2020
Sekondi Takoradi: “Kidnapped” 20 Year Old Seamstress Dumped By Roadside This Morning.

A 20 year old seamstress apprentice who was abducted by unknown assailants in Sekondi early Monday morning has been dumped by roadside around 1am Tuesday morning.

According to report by Takoradi base Connect FM and monitored by ghgossip, she’s currently receiving treatment at Effia Nkwanta Hospital .
Meanwhile, another girl, 20 year old Winifred Opoku, a Second year student of Adiembra SHS has also been reportedly abducted.

The distraughted mother says the daughter left for school on Monday only for her to receive a call that she had been dumped by the roadside. Effort to locate her daughter or the person that called has proved futile.

Ghgossip

October 14, 2020
Armed robbers allegedly attack University of Cape Coast

Students of the University of Cape Coast have taken to social media to demand for improved security on campus after the institution was allegedly attacked by armed robbers.

Pictures and videos in circulation on social media show disturbing scenes of students running to seek cover from the attack by the robbers.

The tweeps also put out SOS numbers for students who had gone into hiding due to the attacks to get help from the police.

Trending on Twitter this morning is the hashtag #UCCLivesMatter which shows posts by students of the university registering their displeasure over what they contend to be lax security on campus.

The latest attack, follows periodic reports of robberies on campus, mostly at knifepoint.

It also sheds further light on the security situation in the Central Region after an MP was recently murdered by suspected armed robbers.

Ekow Quansah Hayford, the MP for Manfatseman Mfantseman was killed by the robbers when he was returning from campaign in the constituency.
His death adds to a number of killings in the area which has prompted the Omanhen of the Mankessim Traditional area to appeal to the government for improved security in the area.

Nana Araba Otua expressed concerns that indigenes of the area keep dying with government not proffering any tangible solution to the issues.

“These criminals must be found. The killings must stop. Sadly, the people responsible for these killings are still at large. The decent people of Mfantsiman cannot and should not live in fear”, she is quoted TheGhanaReport.

President Nana Akufo-Addo has also charged the police to find the culprits behind the MP’s murder.

“I have made it known to the IGP that if nothing is done about this particular matter, what will happen will happen,” President Akufo-Addo declared when he visited the bereaved family at their Mankessim residence in the Central Region”, he said.

Ghanaweb

October 14, 2020
Election 2020: ‘High-quality healthcare is a right for all’ says primary care physician

Dr. Angela M. Bell is an internal medicine and sports medicine physician in Chicago.

In this opinion piece, she shares her perspective on the upcoming 2020 election in the United States. Dr. Bell calls on society to “make space for humanity amongst the profit,” and urges voters to carefully consider which candidate is best placed to address their concerns about healthcare.
Every election is said to be the most important election, but this time it feels different.

The COVID-19 pandemic has put a spotlight on the U.S. Not only have the undercurrents of racism become tidal waves, but the fragility of our healthcare system and its glaring inequities have moved to center stage.

The past 4 years have highlighted exactly how much separates us. I have found myself, at times, wondering how we can call ourselves the “United States” when divisive rhetoric and actions have seeped into everything from football to public health.

I am hoping that the silver lining of this pandemic will be a true uniting around the idea that high-quality healthcare is a right for all.

Story by; Abigail Essel

October 14, 2020
Alhaji Mumuni Bawumia caused all the confusion surrounding my name- Bawumia Says

Ghana’s Vice President, Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia has revealed that his late father, Alhaji Mumuni Bawumia caused all the confusion surrounding his name.

Revealing more details on Kumasi based Pure Fm in an interview this morning, Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia disclosed that there are a lot of mispronunciations surrounding his name currently among Ghanaians.

He says most people refer to him as Mamudu whilst others call him Mahamadu, there are also others who also call him Mahmoud. Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia indicated that, the confusion is emanating from his late father Alhaji Mumuni Bawumia, who used to call him Mahmud when he was alive.

According to him his father shelved the real name (Mahamadu) and referred to him Mahmud. He adds that a lot of people copied his father and that has brought about the confusion.

Host of the programme, Kwame Adinkra who asked the question wanted to know his real name since most people have different ways of pronouncing it. Dr Bawumia in a response noted that:

“Yes, you are right. there is a lot of confusion surrounding my name, some call me Mahmud, others call me Mahamadu, Mamoud and all that. My late father caused all those confusions because when I was young, he used to call me Mahmud at home and that is what neighbors and friends copied and now most people are also used to that name. So, I blame my father for introducing that confusion to my name”. Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia indicated.

He added that, his registered name on his birth certificate is Mahamadu Bawumia, and that is the official name he is aware of. “But the correct pronunciation of my name is Mahamadu. That is what is written on the birth certificate officially”. He added.

October 14, 2020
Supreme Court gives Kennedy Agyapong Special Treatment in Criminal Contempt of Court

The Attorney General has been directed by the Supreme Court to take over the criminal contempt case of Assin Central MP, Kennedy Agyapong in what has been seen as an attempt to let the loudmouthed lawmaker go scot-free.

Deputy Attorney Godfred Yeboah Dame, who was in court for the ruling was directed by the apex court to study the affidavit and argue the case in court on Wednesday, October 14.

The development is a small victory for the loose cannon MP for Assin Central and his legal team who had petitioned the Supreme Court to quash all orders by Justice Wunta Wuni’s High Court regarding the case, in what critics have warned is a systematic attempt from the highest level in the Akufo Addo administration to ensure that Ken Agyapong walks free.

Ken Agyapong who at a point is believed to have malingered, feigning coronavirus infection in order to buy time so that the High Court which had cited him for contempt is slowed down, had also requested the apex court to remove the case from Justice Wunta Wuni’s court.

Mr. Agyapong’s lawyers on September 17, invoked the supervisory jurisdiction of the Apex court to stop Justice Wuni’s contempt trial involving the Assin Central Member of Parliament, and to quash all orders made by the Judge in that respect.

The processes at the Supreme court were however served on the Registrar of the High Court through the Judicial Secretary and on behalf of Justice Wuni.

The High Court Registrar subsequently filed an affidavit in opposition to the application without recourse to the Attorney General.

Mr. Agyapong had harshly insulted Justice Wunta Wuni of the High Court who is presiding over a land case involving Ken Agyapong in very shocking stinkers. Among other things the saucy MP had implied that judges, in general, are corrupt bribe-takers.

He bathed the judge with insults on his TV station, Net 2.

The court took note and cited him for contempt. Agyapong, who had boasted during his insulting tirade that he would squarely face the judge then took to disappearing acts in order to escape bailiffs who were looking for him to serve him summons for a contempt hearing.

While playing hide and seek with the law, he caused his Lawyers to petition the Supreme Court to petition the Supreme Court to quash all orders by Justice Wunta Wuni’s High Court and also remove the case from the High Court.

But the noose still kept closing in on him and so the notorious Assin Central MP soon announced that he was suffering from coronavirus infection. The time was bought this way until the Supreme court order granting him his wishes.

Many fear, that the Supreme Court headed by Chief Justice Anin Yeboah is under pressure from the Akufo-Addo Jubilee House to dismiss the clear contempt case against Agyapong, who is a bankroller and important secret holder of the NPP.

In the past, Agyapong had threatened the NPP that he would reveal the real secrets behind the party’s 2016 electoral victories if he is pushed.

October 14, 2020
Government Pulls Down Buildings at American house- Adjiringanor Road

The Ministry of Roads and Highways has spearheaded the pulling down of structures on land reserved to develop an alternative road to ease the traffic congestion on the American-House-Adjiringanor road.

The Minister of the Sector, Mr Kwasi Amoako-Attah, who directed the exercise on Tuesday on a visit to inspect progress on the site, said his Ministry had given the owners of the properties five months notice to stop the construction, which was overlooked.

And people should take a cue from this when I indicated that these two houses will go down, I was not joking and that’s why I wanted to be here myself with my team to ensure that they go down. There is too much indiscipline in our nation, people don’t respect the laws of our country either because they think they are rich or something else.

If you are rich, nobody cares how you came by your riches and it is up to you, your household and your God. Nobody should attempt that because of his wealth, he can do whatever he or she likes in this country,” he said.

“People build anywhere and anyhow. Roads are very necessary to promote the growth of this country and the very good people of this country have the right to drive on good roads and to drive without any difficulties, but with convenience. So anybody who encroaches on the road corridor, the road reservation and I want to repeat, no matter how sophisticated it is, no matter who the person is, will not stand.”

Mr Amoako-Attah said although the exercise had caused inconvenience to the property owners, the compensation will not be paid to the property owners and sent a word of caution to other individuals, who wrongfully acquired building permit to build on waterways and land reserves to desist from the act.

“So I can tell you no compensation has been paid for the land and it will never be paid because those people trespassed onto the land. I have always directed that the wall that has trespassed into the reservation be pulled down. I understand it is the structure of a church. I also go to church and I’m a Presbyterian. If the church is not doing the right thing, it must be pulled down,” he added.

Reportghana

October 14, 2020
Rush Energy Drink Pledges To Sponsor the MUSIGA Greater Accra National Peace Project
One of the leading Energy Drink in Ghana, Rush Energy Drink promises to Sponsor the MUSIGA Greater Accra Nation Peace Project.

According to the Greater Accra Regional Organizer, Mr. Bright Quaye commonly known as Joe Wizzy has shown his great gratitude to Rush Energy Drink for the promise to sponsor MUSIGA Peace Project Clean Up Exercise on the 17th October, 2020 at the MUSIGA beach behind Independence Square and it environs.

Speaking on an Interview with Dikoder TV, Joe Wizzy explained the reason why they chose to part take in the Clean Up exercise; he said, this exercise is to build a momentum for the Album known as the MGA Nation Peace Album Launch which will be held on the 23rd October, 2020.

With a Pledge, Rush Energy Drink has greatly promised to sponsor all of the MUSIGA Peace Projects Concerts and also to follow them on a tour in the country.

This Projects is coming on right after they had their Peace Media launch at GBC on 21st September, 2020.
October 12, 2020
Ghana Scores Quatar by 5 to 1

Ghana has won their first match under then new coach, Charles Akonnor as they thrashed Qatar in a friendly match played at the Mardan Sports Complex in Antalya, Turkey.

Captain Andre Ayew scored a brace, with English-born attacker Tariqe Fosu and Samuel Owusu scoring their debut goals. Striker Caleb Ekuban also found the back of the net in the convincing win.

Akonnor’s side will now turn their attention to Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Sudan next month.

Congrats to our boys for doing well today. Last time they were beaten by Mali by 3 goals to nil much to the chagrin of Ghanaians. At least they have made us happy today with their massive victory.

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October 12, 2020