Ghanaian actress, Nadia Buari, has sadly lost her step-mother.
Popularly known as Auntie Betty, she was loved by many of the actress’ colleague celebrities. This was evident in the many condolences on social media.
The news of the death of Auntie Betty was shared by her children on their individual Instagram pages with many mourning with them.
The actress took to Instagram to make the announcement with a picture of Aunty Betty captioned: “My heart is in shreds…All I want to do is cry and scream and just let it all out cos it’s killing me inside. I don’t even want to RIP cos I can’t believe you’re gone. Noooooooo…..”
The Osu Mantse and President of the Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs, Nii Okwei Kinka Dowuona VI, has passed on.
He reportedly died Saturday morning, sources have confirmed to Graphic Online.
He was 57 years-old.
As the Paramount Chief of Osu and President of the Osu Traditional Council, he was first elected President of the Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs in 2016 and later re-elected for another term in 2020.
He was enstooled as the Osu Mantse in 2007.
He was born named as Michael Dowuona-Owoo on November 7, 1963 at Adabraka, Accra to Nii Dowuona from Dowuona We of Osu Kinkawe and Madam Grace from the Wellington family of Osu Alata.
DrDominic Obeng- Andoh, the CEO of Advanced Bodysculpt Centre has been arrested according to reports.
His hospital is also said to be closed down again by the Health Facilities Regulatory Authority (HFRA) for allegedly practising without a license. Dr. Obengfo has become a household name in Ghana for his ability ‘to reshape’ the human body to a desirable shape.
Ex-girlfriend of Shatta Wale has declared her love for Ghanaian politician and Member of Parliament for Tema West Hon. Carlos Ahenkorah . Shatta Michy who claims to be single says she will choose Mr. Ahenkorah over any other Ghanaian politician any day.
Speaking on Angel FM in Accra, Shatta Michy said Carlos won her heart due to his swift intervention to save his party from losing during Parliament’s voting to elect a Speaker.
Michy added that that single act alone from the Member of Parliament proves he is a very smart person.
On January 7, 2021, videos and photos of Carlos Ahenkorah flooded social media after the MP snatched and attempted to bolt away with ballot papers during the election for the Speaker.
Ghana is one of the countries that has low infection rate since the outbreak. The government has given the green light for schools to fully resume across the country. Currently, Ghana has seen a sudden increase of covid-19 cases with ghana recording more than 200 covid-19 cases daily.
The information minister kojo oppong- nkrumah has hinted a possible lockdown in restrictions to be enforced if the cases continues to rise. He also urged the public follow all covid-19 protocols put in place which is wearing your nose mask in public, washing your hands for at least 20 seconds and then practicing social distancing to be able to defeat the virus.
President Akufo-Addo addressing Ghanaians on the measures to Curb the Covid-19 pandemic said, “the virus has not changed…and the reduction in compliance with preventive protocols account is increasing.” He announced that there could be a possible second lockdown should the coronavirus situation in the country continue to worsen.
The address, the 23rd by the president, also spelled out measures that government was putting in place to curb the spread of the virus. “Consensus from stakeholder consultation recommend a phased approach to easing anti Covid-19 restrictions,” he said.
Ghanaians are extremely apprehensive about whether or not a second lockdown will be introduced as a way of curbing the rapid spread of coronavirus in their country.
Some Ghanaians however feel that the increase in the coronavirus cases can be the sake of political rallies and other things which was going ahead of the December elections.
“Is this going to affect our business ?” These are some cries from the public…
Foreign Policy and Security Analyst, Mr Adib Saani has called on the police to beef up security around the Achimota Forest Reserve area in the wake of increasing cases of crime around the forest enclave.
According to him, the forest has become a den for criminals because the bushy nature of the area “is conducive for criminal activities.”
Speaking on TV3’s Midday News, he urged the Police to periodically patrol the area and conduct swoops to help rid the forest of criminals. “The environment looks conducive for criminals because they are able to perpetrate their crime and quickly vanish into the bush. So it is a major cause for concern. Unfortunately, we seem not to be paying attention to it and I’m wondering how many more people we are waiting to become victims,” Mr Saani said.
His comments follow increasing cases of crime within and around the Achimota Forest Reserve in recent years.
According to the Police, about five criminal cases are recorded in a week around the Achimota Forest area of the N1 Highway.
In November last year, a woman was stabbed in the shoulder and her handbag and mobile phone was taken from her. According to the police, the criminals quickly dashed into the Achimota Forest Reserve for cover after the attack.
Mr Saani, who is also the Executive Director of the Jatikay Center for Human Security and Peace Building, joined calls for the fencing of the forest to help safeguard the area against criminal invasion and enhance security management. He said although the fencing may be expensive, investments in security must always be a priority for the country.
He further called on the police to plant intelligence officers in the area to gather relevant information to foil the activities of criminals. “There are a lot of wee smoking joints in the forest and I think another action that can be taken is to perhaps gather some intelligence. This will not be laborious. The police can get some intelligence officers to mingle with the groups as a way of cracking these criminal networks,” he said. Mr Saani also urged the public to take their personal security serious and avoid dangerous routes especially in the night as doing so may expose them to criminal attacks.
“If you have bush around your facility, you should always ensure that it is cleared so it doesn’t become a safe hiding place for criminals,” he advised.
Activities marking the final funeral rites of former Head Of State, His Excellency Jerry John Rawlings which is expected to last for four days commenced Yesterday, January 24, 2021, with a Catholic Requiem Mass at the Holy Spirit Cathedral at 2 pm and later with a vigil at the Air Force Officers Mess in Accra.
The former President was laid-in-state at the Accra International Conference Centre. He will be there for two days which is from Monday, January 25, 2021, to Tuesday, January 26, 2021.
His family received the body (Private) at 5 am on Monday before groups including Heads of Security Agencies, politicians, traditional/religious leaders as well as the general public will file past between 8 am to 6 pm.
Mr. Rawlings passed on at Ghana’s premier public health facility, the Korle-Bu teaching hospital in the capital on November 12, 2020.
Well-known Bulawayo tycoon Worthwhile Mugabe has died.
He died of Covid-19 in Harare.
Mugabe was DSK Holdings managing director.
Mr Mugabe was Worthwhile Investments founder. His company DSK Holdings had six subsidiary companies namely DSK Electricals, Girjac Services, High Peak Cables and Hardware, Power Control Systems, Kayzed Sales and another portfolio offering accommodation in Dalesford, Gweru’s leafy suburb. He also had his footprints outside the country.
Being a well-seasoned and experienced industrialist, Mr Mugabe had on countless times been awarded various private sector leadership accolades from reputable organisations such as Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC), MEGAFEST and Zimbabwe Institute of Management, to mention but a few.
Mr Mugabe had managed to create strategic alliances with internationally recognised manufactures of electrical components and other associated products.
Mr Mugabe some years back acquired spacious premises in Belmont Industrial area in Bulawayo.
Busisa Moyo, chair of ZIDA and also a prominent businessperson was shocked by the news.
Said Moyo, “This is a shock..may the family find strength and comfort. Worthwhile was a formidable, innovative and resilient colleague in business. Soft spoken but clear & aggressive in the pursuit of opportunity. Colleagues please be safe!”
John Dramani Mahama, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer has finally submitted his petition to the supreme court on the just ended 2020 general elections and his prayer to the court has been judged to be a straight forward one by way of the relief sort in the petition.
The former president is praying the apex court order for a fresh election between himself the President elect, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. This is contrary to the earlier assertion that, the election had been rigged in favour of the incumbent President.
While many thought the NDC through John Mahama was going to seek to overturn the result for John Mahama to be declared as the winner of the 2020 Presidential election, they have rather asked for the election to be rerun.
It is usually said that, the noises and commentaries you hear on radio and TV stations are not always evidence and not all allegation get leg to stand on in the court of law. Going to court is a serious business and evidence is the name of the game.
If the reliefs are anything to go by, then it does seem that the real claim of John Mahama is not that he was cheated or robbed of victory but that Nan Addo didn’t obtain the requisite number of votes (50%+1) to be declared President-elect.
That is NOT to say that these claims are, on their own, not significant. If Mahama can prove them, the better for our Constitutional democracy. It seems a straight forward matter.
Nana Addo either obtained 50% + 1 votes or he did not. The Supreme Court must decide, having regard to all the evidence to be adduced, and then make the necessary orders, if any.
National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi, and other members of the party’s legal team, have arrived at the premises of the Supreme Court to file the party’s petition against the results of the 2020 polls.
It is believed that respected lawyers including Tsatsu Tsikata and Tony Lithur will be part of the legal team of the NDC.
The NDC has described the election, which saw President Nana Akufo-Addo, emerging winner as ‘flawed and rigged’.
Meanwhile, a statement from the party said the petition was filed pursuant to the party‘s audit of the 2020 Presidential results and extensive consultations with the National Executive Committee and Council of Elders of the party.
The statement also noted that John Mahama shall be addressing the nation at 8:PM today on the petition filed and other related matters.
Read full statement below:
The National Democratic Congress, wishes to inform the general public that at about 12PM this afternoon, the leader and Presidential Candidate of the party, H.E John Dramani Mahama, caused his lawyers to file a Petition in the Supreme Court of Ghana to challenge the 2020 Presidential Election Results Declaration by the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission of Ghana.
The Petition was filed pursuant to the party‘s audit of the 2020 Presidential results and extensive consultations with the National Executive Committee and Council of Elders of the party.
The Petition details serious violations of the 1992 Constitution by the Electoral Commission and its Chairperson and Returning Officer for the Presidential Election, Mrs. Jean Adukwei Mensa in the conduct of their constitutional and legal responsibilities. It seeks among others, a declaration from the Supreme Court to the effect that, the purported declaration of the results of the 2020 Presidential Election on the 9th day of December 2020 is unconstitutional, null and void and of no effect whatsoever.
H.E John Dramani Mahama shall be addressing the nation at 8PM today on the petition filed and other related matters.
The under-listed personalities have been assigned as Spokespersons on the matter and may be contacted by the media after the Petitioner’s address to the nation and throughout the hearing of the matter:
1. Hon. Marietta Brew Appiah-Oppong Esq. – Former Attorney General and Minister for Justice.
2. Hon. Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine Esq.- MP for Bolgatanga East and former Attorney General and Minister of Justice.
3. Dr. Abdul Baasit Aziz Bamba Esq. – Member of NDC Legal Team
4. Hon. Alex Segbefia Esq.- Director of International Relations, NDC
5. Abraham Amaliba Esq. – Director Legal, NDC
6. Sammy Gyamfi Esq.- National Communications Officer, NDC
7. Kakra Essamuah Esq.- NDC Communications Director
8. Joyce Bawa Mogtari Esq. – Special Aide and Spokesperson of HE John Dramani Mahama
9. Godwin Edudzi Tamakloe Esq. – Member of NDC legal team
Former Deputy General Secretary of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) Koku Anyidoho is daring Editor of Insight Newspaper Kwesi Pratt Junior to face him and deny whether he did not inform late President Atta-Mills to sack him as his Director of Communications.
Mr. Anyidoho who has decided to focus on his Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) the Atta-Mills Institute’ since developing issues with his party hierarchy particularly former President Mahama says Mr. Pratt who is a known sympathizer of former President Mahama is a hypocrite and does not speak the truth.
In a tweet sighted by MyNewsGh.com, Mr. Anyidoho who seems to have found love in President Akufo-Addo’s regime said “What is Kwesi Prat ranting about? I have dared him to come and face me about he wanting President Atta-Mills to sack me- and President Atta-Mills refused. I can’t stand the hypocrisy of Kwesi Pratt.”
He added that “this is one the best statements of President Atta-Mills: “Anybody who thinks I am a fool, is a bigger fool”. I shall always love President Atta-Mills.”
There were mixed response from followers of Mr. Anyidoho with some applauding him whilst others accused him of being bitter.
Mr. Anyidoho is believed to have fallen apart with the NDC after he was defeated by the current General Secretary and one time boss Johnson Asiedu Nketia.
But he claims he is still a member of the NDC but currently minding his own business when questioned about his loyalty to the party in view of his recent utterances.
GTV journalist Abdul Hayi Moomen A broadcast journalist with State Broadcaster, GTV, Abdul Hayi Moomen, says his life is at risk after threats from some unknown men.
According to a post he shared on Facebook, he said the people indicated that they know his residence and will deal with him.
The journalist has since reported the case to the Police.
His post on Facebook read: “I have lodged an official complaint to the Nima police. But should anything happen to me or any member of my family, please help them to track the guy in black (it’s the best shot I could get of him under the circumstances). He and his friends have threatened to deal with me.”
“They say they know where I live and that, that job will be easy,” he said.
Meanwhile, Mr Moomen has deleted the post, which according to him, was because of advice that the police have dealt with it.
“I have been advised to delete the post because the police have handled it,” he said.
One of the biggest musicians to be signed on Rufftown Records after the death of the late Ebony Reigns is Wendy Shay and to be honest she has tried her possible best to imitate her predicessor but lets say all her efforts proves futile.
Although she is also gifted with a very lovely voice, fans still don’t ever want to compare her to the late Ebony Reigns.
In a new photo Wendy Shay shared on her Twitter, fans have concluded that she is trying to imitate the late Ebony Reigns as they troll her.
With her facial structure enhanced together with her new hair taking the look and shape of Ebony Reigns has got some fans talking.
Asante Kotoko are looking to bounce back from their CAF Champions League setback with a victory over Medeama at the Akoon Park.
The Porcupine Warriors also need improvement in the league. They are currently 7th with just two wins to their name so far.
Medeama are also looking for just their second win of the campaign. The Mauve and Yellows have picked up six points so far and are currently 13th on the log.
In their last five meetings, Kotoko have recorded two wins and lost one. It should be an interesting battle.
The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has taken a firm decision to head to the Supreme Court to contest results of the December 7 elections.
The decision was taken on Tuesday, December 29.
“The NEC decided that the NDC will contest the results of the rigged elections in the Supreme Court and other appropriate fora,” a statement issued by General Secretary Johnson Asiedu Nketia after a NEC meeting announced.
“In addition, the party will continue all legitimate actions, including protestations, to press home its demands for the government of President Akufo-Addo to enforce the rule of law and protect life and property in Ghana and, in particular, to take all necessary measures to bring to swift justice those responsible for the murders and injuries and destruction of properties before, during and in the aftermath of the general elections.”
In previous media interactions, some leading members of the party hinted of the party’s plans to seek legal redress.
Key amongst such persons were Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, MP for South Dayi and Abraham Amaliba, legal team member of the party.
Background
Out of the 13,119,460 total valid votes cast in the recently-held 7 December 2020 polls, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) polled 6,730,587 votes, representing 51.302 per cent.
While former President John Dramani Mahama, candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), polled 6,213,182 votes, representing 47.359 per cent.
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