The Executive Director of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC), Duncan Amoah, has defended the appointment of Emelia Affi Agbenyo as Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), urging the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to allow her to perform her duties. He described Ms Agbenyo as competent, diligent and qualified for the position, arguing that her professional credentials and work ethic should not be questioned because of her perceived political affiliations. His comments follow the appointment and swearing-in of Dr Joseph Kwaku Asamoah and Ms Agbenyo as Deputy Chairpersons of the Electoral Commission by President John Dramani Mahama. The appointments…
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Governance analyst Professor Kwaku Agyemang-Duah has criticised the Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, over his comments suggesting that the appointment of Emelia Afi Agbenyo as a Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC) was intended to balance political representation. Agbenyo’s previous association with the National Democratic Congress (NDC), particularly her involvement in the party’s manifesto committee ahead of the 2024 general elections, has raised concerns about the perceived political neutrality of the Electoral Commission. The appointment has attracted criticism, prompting Kwakye Ofosu to argue that the previous administration also appointed individuals associated with its…
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has published the names and signatures of Ghanaians evacuated from South Africa, including records relating to the payment of reintegration and transportation allowances, following claims by the Minority that more than GH¢16 million in evacuation funds remains unaccounted for. Ghana Business Insights In a report, Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said the total cost of evacuating Ghanaians from South Africa amounted to GH¢49.72 million, comprising GH¢33.72 million from the Government of Ghana and GH¢16 million from the Engineers and Planners. He said the expenditure covered chartered flights, commercial tickets, ground transportation, feeding, hotel accommodation…
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) legend John Cena has disclosed that his sperm has never fertilised an egg, explaining why he does not have biological children. According to the 49-year-old, despite several attempts to have children, his sperm has never successfully fertilised an egg. During an appearance on the What Now? podcast hosted by American comedian Trevor Noah, Cena was asked why he does not have biological children. “My sperm has never fertilised an egg. That’s how I don’t have kids,” he replied. Cena explained that he and his wife, Shay Shariatzadeh, had agreed before getting married to remain child-free, as…
Manchester City face “substantial hurdles” if they are to have any chance of winning their appeal after being found guilty of breaking the Premier League’s financial rules, a leading lawyer has told BBC Sport. City have been found guilty of all charges related to breaches of the Premier League’s financial rules between the 2009-10 and 2017-18 seasons, and creating “sham contracts” to inflate sponsorship deals by £830m. The club have said they are “innocent of the accusations made by the Premier League” and they have “irrefutable evidence” the ruling “contains clear material errors, of law, principle and fact, and is…
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has disqualified 26 aspirants following its vetting exercise for the party’s upcoming internal elections, with the affected candidates expected to appeal the decisions on Monday, October 19. Mahdi Jibrill, Acting Director of Elections and IT of the NDC, said the party had concluded vetting across the 16 regions, with about 95 to 96 per cent of aspirants going through the process. He said the appeal process would give the disqualified aspirants an opportunity to challenge the decisions and seek redress. Speaking with Charles Owusu Kumi on Channel One Newsroom, Jibril said, “The 26 who have…
Following allegations of sexual abuse against female students of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS) in the Ashanti Region by the school’s headmaster, Zakaria Abdulai, new reports reveal that he is a serving constituency secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and an aspirant for a chairmanship position. According to JoyNews’ Investigative Correspondent, Manasseh Azure, he learnt about the headmaster’s political position while filming his latest documentary in the community. Enroll in Classes He indicated that the headmaster intends to contest the chairmanship at the party’s constituency delegates’ conference, expected before the end of the year. “This man [the headmaster],…
President John Dramani Mahama says the government will invest US$10 billion over five years in nine key sectors of the economy under its proposed New Economy Policy to accelerate job creation and expand economic opportunities. He said the initiative, which will receive US$2 billion annually, would target productive sectors capable of creating jobs, including textiles and garments, agriculture and agribusiness, pharmaceuticals and tourism. President Mahama said the investment would be financed with domestic resources rather than borrowing, as the government seeks to sustain economic recovery and create more employment opportunities for Ghanaians. “When the Minister presents the 2027 Budget, he…
President John Dramani Mahama says soldiers will remain stationed in forest reserves cleared of illegal mining to prevent operators from returning to the sites. He said the decision followed previous experiences in which illegal miners returned to forest reserves after military personnel deployed to flush them out had withdrawn. President Mahama said all nine forest reserves previously classified as red zones because of extensive destruction and the presence of heavily armed illegal miners had been cleared, with troops now stationed there to protect the areas. “We have now cleared all nine of those red zones. There are no galamsey operators…
Scoring in European football is a major achievement, but finding the net in all three major UEFA club competitions is a feat achieved by a select group of players. Mohamed Salah has joined the list after scoring and providing an assist in Trabzonspor’s victory over KuPS in the UEFA Conference League league phase. Having spent nine years at Liverpool, where he established himself as one of the most prolific forwards in Europe, Salah is no stranger to the demands of top-level continental football. His latest achievement adds another milestone to his career. He joins several high-profile players who have scored…