Category: Ghana General News

‘Dr. UN’ has been arrested.

Self-acclaimed Global Ambassador for the United Nations (UN), Kwame Fordjour, popularly known as ‘Dr. UN’ has been arrested.

He was arrested on the premises of Kumasi based Hello-FM by National Security operatives.

Last month, ‘Dr UN’ described as one of the greatest conmen in the annals of the country’s entertainment history, trended for all the wrong reasons.

A ‘diplomat’ and ‘global ambassador’ by self-description, with a doctorate degree that has its veracity as questionable as his personality, Fordjour accomplished a scam on a magnitude almost never experienced in the country.

Under the pretense of partnering with the United Nations and the respected legacy of the late Dr Kofi Annan, he contrived to organize an awards ceremony (succeeded quite brilliantly) and presented trophies and citations to over 20 accomplished Ghanaian personalities who he described as having achieved extraordinary feats in their endeavors.

He thus surpassed his own feat as one of the biggest frauds in the country’s history.

According to a report filed by PeaceFM’s correspondent and HelloFM’s General Manager, Samson K. Nyamekye, ‘Dr. UN’ has been on the radar of the security agencies for quite some time now, after a fake award ceremony he organized in Kumasi, Ashanti Region.

He was arrested after it was reported that the award scheme which was held in 2018 was fake and was later granted bail.

The court subsequently issued an arrest warrant after he flouted his bail conditions.

In view of this when news went out that Kwame Fordjour was in the studios of Hello FM, National Security operatives stormed the place to effect his arrest.

According to Samson Nyamkeye, ‘Dr UN’ has been remanded for 14 days.

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October 17, 2020
Sammy Gyamfi is Under Investigation- Information Minister Drops Details

Deputy Minister for Information, Mr. Pius Enam Hadzide has confirmed that the Communications Director for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Sammy Gyamfi is currently under investigations for allegedly leading a team to spread fake news in Ghana.

Speaking in an interview with Kwame Nkrumah Tikesie on the Okay FM ‘Ade Akye Abia’ morning Show few minutes ago, the Deputy Information Minister disclosed that the NDC is allegedly operating websites, which have purposely been crafted to thwart government information.

He adds that the Information Ministry has traced the said websites, and have come to a conclusion that the same fake news contents have constantly been spread on the portals.

He added that some audios have been distorted on the websites with jingles of credible radio stations with the intention to deceived the innocent Ghanaian.

He adds that such acts, are against the laws of the country and that has compelled the investigative bodies to intervene.

“As I speak to you now Sammy Gyamfi is under investigations because he leads the NDC communication bureau and all the fake news and its related audios have been traced to their websites. These are against the laws of the country and the investigative bodies are taking the necessary steps to ensure the law takes its course. These are parts of the various machinations by the National Democratic Congress to adopt every possible means in winning the elections but we will also keep tracking them”. Mr. Pius Enam Hadzide indicated.

October 17, 2020
NPP Parliamentary Candidate, Abu Kamara Reported Dead
The New Patriotic Party’s Parliamentary Candidate for the Yapei Kusowgu constituency in the Savannah Region, Abu Kamara has died in a fatal road accident.

According to the Savannah Regional NPP Director of Communications, Mohammed Issah, the car he was driving was involved in a head-on collision with an articulator truck at the Datoyili police barrier on the outskirts of Tamale.

He is reported to have died on the spot with an aide, Majeed Kotochi (Young chief) and another occupant of the car.
October 17, 2020
Opuni-Agongo trial: AG’s witness’ donation to NPP 2020 campaign pops up in court.

A key prosecution witness in the state’s case against former COCOBOD CEO and two others confirmed in court that he donated motorcycles to the governing New Patriotic Party campaign team in September.

Dr. Yaw Adu-Ampomah’s donation of 35 motorcycles and other items was to boost the fortunes of the NPP in the 2020 general elections in December.

His admission in court sent tongues wagging as the case he has been giving evidence in court has been tagged as a politically motivated trial.

Former CEO of Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Dr Stephen Opuni, businessman Seidu Agongo and Agricult Ghana Company Limited, are facing 27 charges of willfully causing financial loss of GH¢217 to the state, through three separate fertiliser supply contracts between 2014 and 2016.

They have pleaded not guilty to all the charges and are on self-recognisance bail of GH¢300,000 each.

The NDC Member of Parliament for Bolgatanga Central, Isaac Adongo has instance described the ongoing trial as nothing short of “naked persecution” of the opposition party.
Counsel for the accused have had cause to, on some occasions, drew the court’s attention to comments made by top government officials including a deputy Attorney General and even President Nana Akufo-Addo himself, which to them clearly vindicate their long-held conviction of a political trial.

Dr. Adu-Ampomah, according to a news report reproduced by Ghanaweb, had during a short ceremony held in the Eastern Regional capital, Koforidua, where the motorcycles and other items were donated to the NPP, charged the party to engage in a door-to-door campaign because this year’s electioneering campaign will be different from previous ones.
The items were reportedly distributed to 18 constituencies in the Eastern region particularly where the NPP has no MP, to aid them in their campaign ahead of the elections.

But when asked under cross-examination by Mr. Nutifafa Nutsukpui, stand-in lead counsel for the second and third accused persons – Seidu Agongo and Agricult Ghana Ltd – if he was a member of the NPP, Dr. Adu-Ampomah answered in the negative.

“No my Lord,” the star witness told the court on Wednesday, October 7, 2020.
Nutifafa pushed further, “sir I put it to you that your evidence here is coloured by your political persuasion”.

But the witness replied, “No my Lord, my evidence is guided by my being a Ghanaian and as part of my civil responsibility. If anything is going against Ghana it is my right to stand against it.”

Meanwhile, cross-examination of Dr. Yaw Adu-Ampomah who has been in the witness box for almost a year ended on October 7 upon the instruction of the trial judge, Justice Clemence Jackson Honyenuga, who was recently promoted to the Supreme Court sitting in as addition High Court judge.

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October 15, 2020
Next year you will give birth’ – Selly’s cyberbully renders apology
Having been hit with generational curses amidst public backlash, Henewaa_piesie2, an Instagram user who labelled actress and television host, Selly Galley-Fiawoo a “barren woman” has come out to apologize.

On Wednesday, October 14, 2020, Selly took to her Instagram page to lament how Henewaa_piesie2 has been stalking her on Instagram and writing abusive comments about her.

Sharing one of such comments under a picture she had shared on her page, the said henewaa_piesie2 wrote, “horror face n (and) barren woman”.

Infuriated by the cyberbully, Selly went on a tirade invoking generational curses on the lady.

“For these ignorant words of insults that came out of your mouth to me, seeking to cause me pain and unhappiness for absolutely nothing I’ve done to you or your family… I say to you this Wednesday noon of October 14, 2020, that you will not live to prosper and be happy. You will have a lifetime of bad luck and depression. Everything you touch, say or do will bring unexplainable misery to you. Your generation will pass on the curse of infertility, unhappiness, madness and misery I call upon you this day. May your business go from bad to worse,” portions of her post read.

The reactions did not end there as other Instagram users took to the comment section to lambast the lady for her insensitive comment.
Following the backlash, henewaa_piesie2 went on her Instagram page to apologize to Selly saying it wasn’t her intention to hurt her (Selly) or her family.

She indulged Selly to find a place in her heart to forgive her adding that “God willing next year you will give birth.”

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October 15, 2020
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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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
Delay displays her big backside, Fans go “gaga” +video

Media personality and entrepreneur Deloris Frimpong Manso who is also known as Delay has surprised many with her recent video which displayed her big backside.

The media personality has not been tagged or known to be in the big backside contest, but this recent video of hers has just proved she is more than qualified to be in the contest just like the Moesha’s and the rest.

Delay in the said video was walking to hiplife rapper Okyeame Kwame as they had some very funny interactions, making the Tv personality laugh hard.

While walking to Okyeame Kwame, someone was behind her taking a video of her walking to the rapper, which also revealed the big backside of Delay most people had not noticed.

Most people had not paid attention or realize how endowed Delay is at her backside, but this video has just drawn People’s attention to that fact, and many who have not seen her in person before, are just surprised with the goods of the media personality.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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