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Just in.Ghana’s Speaker of Parliament declares 4 seats vacant
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Bagbin has officially declared four parliamentary seats vacant with barely two months to the election in December.
This ruling means that Ghana’s hung parliament which gave the governing New Patriotic Party a slight upper hand as the Majority side with the support of an Independent Member of Parliament, Andrew Amoako Asiamah, will not tilt towards the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC).
Alban Sumana Bagbin
The legislators affected by the ruling are the NDC’s Peter Yaw Kwakye Ackah of Amenfi Central constituency, Andrew Amoakoh Asiamah of Fomena, Kojo Asante, NPP MP for Suhum in the Eastern Region, and NPP’s Cynthia Morrison of Agona West constituency.
The decision follows an official petition to the Speaker by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament, Haruna Iddrisu.
It comes after extensive discussions and arguments presented by both the Majority and Minority sides of the House concerning the petition filed by former NDC Minority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu.
The petition specifically targeted three New Patriotic Party (NPP) MPs and one MP from the NDC, invoking Article 97 (1)(g) of the Constitution.
This constitutional provision stipulates that an MP must vacate their seat if they leave the party under which they were elected or attempt to remain in Parliament as an independent candidate.
This situation has sparked significant debate within Parliament, highlighting the political tensions between the ruling party and the opposition.
During a heated parliamentary debate on Tuesday, Speaker Bagbin acknowledged the gravity of the matter and requested an additional two days to deliver a well-reasoned Source: myjoyonline.com
Zambian delegation in Ghana to understudy Students Loan Trust Fund operations
Source: tntnewspapergh.com
A six-member delegation from the Zambian Higher Education Loans and Scholarship Board last Tuesday visited the Students Loan Trust Fund’s headquarters in Accra.
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The delegation which comprised of three members of the board and three members of the management team are in the country for a four-day tour aimed at understudying how Ghana’s SLTF system operates so they could replicate it in their country.
Since their arrival of Monday, the team has been engaging the management of the SLTF on several areas of their operations such as the scope of work, financial sustainability models, digital transformation, governance, partnership and stakeholders engagement among other issues.
Some scenes from the meeting
During a courtesy call at the Education Ministry, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum announced that the ongoing reforms in Ghana’s education system was aimed at ensuring that it matches with the current global standard.
He explained that the various interventions introduced during the past seven years had transformed the education space drastically.
The Education Minister who is also the Member of Parliament for Bosomtwe stated that the ongoing reforms in the country was to ensure that students acquired the 21st century education in the right environment and not in the 19th century learning environment.
He spent much time enumerating the various novel innovations in the nation’s education sector to the delegation amidst the display of pictures and videos to support his statements.
The Education Minister described the relationship between Ghana and Zambia as very cordial dating back to decades of good relationship.
Readiness to support
He indicated that Ghana was ready to support any country that comes to seek support towards the transformation of its education system since the continent cannot remain poor due to a lack of good education.
Prudent operations
The Chief Executive Officer of SLTF, Mr Nuhu Bayorbo Mahama, stated that his outfit would continue to maintain its position in prudent management of the fund to help students to have access to the funds when necessary.
He assured the delegation of the SLTF readiness to continue providing them with the needed support to enable them replicate their success story in their country.
The CEO praised Zambia for choosing Ghana as the country they wanted to learn from and stated that they would be ready to also visit Zambia when called upon to come and guide them during their operations.
Leader of the delegation
The leader of the Zambian delegation, Mr Geoffrey Samukongo, who is the Chairman of the Higher Education Loans and Scholarship Board, said the visit was to have a valuable insight into the best practices, particularly in areas such as funding mechanisms, recovery strategies and system digitalization.
Again the visit was to help them learn about how the SLTF had been able to manage a large-scale financial aid programme so it can help them replicate it in their country.
He described Ghana’s current education system as a model for the African continent and thanked Dr Adutwum, the Education Minister and the government for their vision and efforts towards transforming the nation through education development.
OBUASI SECTEC wins STEMNNOVATION 2024
Source: tntnewspapergh.com
THE Obuasi Senior High Technical School from the Ashanti region is the winner of the 2024 STEMNNOVATION competition.
The five-member team presented a project on Environmental Sustainability with a solar-powered homemade dialysis machine to convince the judges who had no option than to give the award to them.
For emerging winners, they were presented with a Gh50,000 cash, two Laptops, some assorted books and Gh20,000 insurance coverage for each of the winning team members.
DABOKPA Technical Institute from the Northern region on the other hand placed second with a spectacular project of an electric tricycle and an electric bicycle. They also provided samples of charging systems for the charging of the machines which were demonstrated at the competition.
General Awards
For their prize, they were presented with Gh40,000 cash, a laptop and assorted textbooks.
The Yaa Asantewaa Girls Senior High School from the Ashanti region placed third with a prototype water filtering machine and took home Gh30,000 cash, a laptop and assorted books.
The Presbyterian Senior High School at Legon (PRESEC) in Accra on the other hand placed 4th with a project on Smart Incubator for hatching chicken. For its prize, they took home Gh20,000 cash, a laptop and assorted books.
Awards were presented to 20 out of 56 contestants who made presentations and their prizes ranged between Gh50,000 to Gh10,000 in addition to books, laptops and plaques.
The three-day contest created a platform for the students to pitch their projects which aimed at solving societal challenges and the nation as a whole.
Evidence of transformation
Speaking before presenting the awards, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, Minister for Education, said the projects submitted by the contestants were evidence of the ongoing transformation in the nation’s education sector.
He praised the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for his vision and support towards the transformation of the nation’s education space.
The Education Minister who is the Member of Parliament for Bosomtwe praised the leadership of the Free Senior High School Secretariat for their hard work towards the organization of the completion.
He also commended the NEIP and all other partners who contributed towards the successful organization of the event.
Protecting the transformation
Dr Adutwum announced that the changes that are taking place in the country’s education sector needed to be sustained by voting for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) during the December 7th election.
The Education Minister cautioned Ghanaians not to repeat the mistake they made in 2008 where they voted the party out of power leading to the reversing of the gains made by the former President Kufuor’s administration.
Continuity of STEMNNOVATION
The Chief Executive (CEO) of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), Mr Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, pledged to liaise with investors to commercialise the innovations from the students.
He also pledged to continue supporting the organization of the competition which is gradually discovering innovators among students at the second cycle institutions.
MTN embarks on Child Online safety Campaign as part of the International Day of the Girl Child
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Empowering the Next Generation: MTN Ghana Foundation Celebrates International Day of the
Tamale October 17, 2024 – MTN Ghana Foundation, in collaboration with the Martha Inspires Foundation, marked this year’s International Day of the Girl Child with an event that aimed at empowering young girls to envision and build a brighter future. The event, which was held in the Northern regional capital, Tamale, brought together young girls from the community to explore themes of leadership, creativity, and online safety.
Georgina Asare Fiagbenu, Senior Manager for Corporate Communications at MTN Ghana, led a session where she engaged the young girls in discussions about their goals and aspirations.
She encouraged the young girls to dream big in their aspirations saying “You have the power to become anything you aspire to in life. When you dream big and commit wholeheartedly to your goals, nothing and no one can stand in your way.”
The event also touched on safe online practices in an increasingly digital environment. Georgina Asare Fiagbenu took the participants through topics such as safe internet practices for girls, digital parenting strategies for parents, young girls, and online protection tips for mothers
to ensure the safety of their children. The topics were aimed at equipping both girls and their parents with the knowledge and tools to navigate the digital space responsibly.
In her presentation on practicing safety online, Mrs. Asare Fiagbenu said, “In today’s digital age, exercising caution online is more crucial than ever. While the internet serves as a powerful platform for social change and connection, it can also be a complex and potentially dangerous space, especially for young, unsuspecting girls, if proper safety measures are not taken.”
In a similar event organized by the Ghana Education Service, Maame Ekua Ofori, Senior Manager for MTN Legal and Louisa Ama Sosu, Senior Manager for Network Performance, also took part in a mentorship summit for girls. They addressed the critical issue of the lack of role models in many communities, emphasizing how this gap can limit the academic aspirations and professional growth of girls.
Empowering young girls is critical to the socio-economic development of societies across the world.
The MTN Ghana Foundation, through its various interventions targeted at young girls, is committed to empowering the next generation of female leaders through targeted initiatives that create safe, supportive environments and promote education and confidence among young girls.
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Media Contacts:
Adwoa Afriyie Wiafe
Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer
Email: MTNGhana.MediaOffice@mtn.com
Georgina Asare Fiagbenu
Senior Manager Corporate Communications
Email: MTNGhana.MediaOffice@mtn.com
MTN Ghana Foundation and Martha Inspires Foundation Commemorate International Day of the Girl Child
Tamale – October 17, 2024– In a collaborative effort to mark the International Day of the Girl Child, the MTN Ghana Foundation and Martha Inspires Foundation hosted a series of empowering events. This year’s celebration centred around the theme “Shift to Glow.”
The celebration began on Friday with an informative session where participants learned about the significance of the International Day of the Girl Child.
The session emphasized the importance of young girls being assertive and standing up for their rights. Georgina Asare Fiagbenu, Senior Manager for Corporate Communications graced the event as the Guest of Honor. She led engaging sessions with the girls, exploring their goals, dreams, and aspirations.
The girls were asked to imagine themselves as President of Ghana and share what they would do to empower girls. In another activity executed in just 10 minutes, the girls crafted inspiring poems celebrating the girlchild. Their talent and confidence were simply amazing.
On Saturday, the main event featured inspiring speakers who motivated attendees with insights on various topics. Parents, young girls, and women were encouraged to attend, fostering a community dialogue around the challenges and opportunities that girls face today. Essential topics treated included, Safe internet usage/ online practices for girls, Digital Parenting and online safety for parents, young girls, and women and Protecting children online: guidance for mothers including digital parenting and online safety.
Georgina Asare Fiagbenu underscored MTN Ghana’s commitment to empowering young girls and promoting gender equality. She said, “The empowerment of girls is essential for building a brighter future. Through our partnership with Martha Inspires Foundation, we aim to equip young girls with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive in today’s digital world,” she added.
Two counsellors, Ms. Grace Afia Larbi and Ms. Bessy E.O. Boafo were key resource persons at the event.
The collaboration between MTN Ghana Foundation and Martha Inspires Foundation represents a significant step towards ensuring that girls are not only heard but also empowered to realize their visions for the future. This partnership aimed to educate girls on self-empowerment and online safety, equip parents with digital parenting skills and foster a supportive community for girls’ growth.
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Media Contacts:
Adwoa Afriyie Wiafe
Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer
Email: MTNGhana.MediaOffice@mtn.com
Mahama & NDC are just deceiving Ghanaians about Free SHS for political power; let’s be watchful – Dr. Adomako cautions
Source: tntnewspapergh.com
The Ashanti Regional Organiser for the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Francis Adomako, popularly known as Francois, has said the Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr John Dramani Mahama, and his party are deceiving the Ghanaian electorate about the free senior high school (SHS) education for political power.
Dr.Francis Adomako aka Francois
According to him, every Ghanaian must be watchful due to the following past comments made by Mr. Mahama and the NDC concerning the Free SHS programme:
Mr.John Mahama
- School children were allowed to cheat – John Mahama challenges WASSCE results
26 December 2023 Source: www.ghanaweb.com -
‘Lalasulala’ Free SHS ‘contribution will not be successful’ – Mahama
25th November 2017 Source: www.ghanaweb.com -
Free SHS not working – Mahama tells Akufo-Addo, 25 November 2017 Source: https:/www.pulse.com.gh/
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Give me my stone, if today you say Free SHS is good – Akufo-Addo tells Mahama
10 July 2024 3:03am Source: www.myjoyonline.com -
Free SHS Will Collapse SHS Education System – Prez Mahama
23-Nov-2012
Source: www.peacefmonline.com/ -
Free SHS is bogus- Prez Mahama
Wed, 31 Oct 2012 Source: peacefmonline.com -
Free SHS is bad: I would not have done it now- Mahama
September 28, 2018 Source: www.myjoyonline.com -
Free SHS is vision impossible; Nkrumah would have done it- Education Minister Monday, 10th September 2012
Source: www.modernghana.com/ -
Nana Addo’s SHS policy is fraud – Kwakye- Ofosu
6 October 2012 Source: www.myjoyonline.com -
Schoolchildren were allowed to cheat- John Mahama challenges WASSCE result
26 November 2023 Source: www.ghanaweb.com -
Govt’s over concentration on SHS worrying – Mahama
April 13-2019 Source: www.graphiconline.com.gh -
Free SHS won’t last – Okudzeto Ablakwa
9 September 2017 Source: www.ghanaweb.com -
Government goofed by getting SHS students past questions – Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang
10 September 2020, 5:00pm Source: www.myjoyonline.com -
Okudzeto Ablakwa Insists Free SHS Policy Cannot Be Sustained
September 12, 2017 Source: www.newsghana.com.gh -
Free SHS Abre: Still Being Fought After 3 years
September 25, 2024
Source: www.modernghana.com -
Free SHS to go ! – Mahama threatens
October 2018 Source: www.ghanaweb.com -
Double track system causing teenage pregnancy as 15 girls in one school get sacked – Ofosu Ampofo reveals
6 years Ago
Source: www.happyghana.com -
Free SHS Will Collapse SHS Education System – Prez Mahama
23-Nov-2012
Source: www.peacefmonline.com -
You can’t use oil revenue to fund SHS – Kwakye – Ofosu hits back at Nana Addo
May 14, 2018
Source: www.3news.com -
Free SHS was hastily implemented – Felix Ofosu Kwakye
July 25, 2024
Source: www.citinewsroom.com -
Blame Double Track For Rising Teenage Pregnancies
18 Dec 2018
Source: www.modernghana.com -
Free SHS will breed more pregnancies – NDC Women’s Organiser
December 29, 2017
Source: www.adomonline.com -
Over concentration on free SHS stifling funds meant for flood prevention – NDC MP
June 19, 2018
Source: www.adomonline.com -
If you have 2 billion more to spend on education, would you spend all of it on Free SHS? – Mahama
10 May 2023 Source: www.ghanaweb.com -
Government’s rush in starting free SHS policy questionable – Minority
September 18, 2015 Source:www.kasapafmonline.com
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#GenzVoiceMustBeHeard
#GenzMustProtectFreeSHS
#NPPMeansFreeSHS
Election 2024: Let’s work hard to protect Free SHS – Irene Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu Charges Women
By:A news desk Report
Mrs. Irene Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, Executive Chairperson of Sompahemaa Foundation, a private philanthropic organization and Wife of Suame MP, has called on all industrious and forward-looking women to consider supporting Dr. Bawumia’s 2024 Campaign. She noted that the campaign is the greatest sacrifice ever made to secure a better future for the girl-child.
She made the call in the Ashanti Region, where she joined the Second Lady of the Republic, H.E. Hajia Samira Bawumia, on a tour of the region
Hajia Samira has been in the Ashanti Region to propagate the compelling message of her affable husband, the Vice President and the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party for the 2024 general elections.
Mrs. Irene Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu
Mrs. Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu affirmed that education is undoubtedly the bedrock of all development. She explained that ‘For the country to reverse the dwindling fortunes of the vulnerable in society, most of whom are women and children, there is an urgent need for governments to develop policies and programmes that propel women towards sustainable job opportunities as contained in the 2030 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 8.
Mrs Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has a strong conviction that the current NPP-led administration has provided an unmatched infrastructural development in many sectors of the ghanaian economy which, if sustained, would form the foundation upon which sustainable growth could be leveraged by all.
She is a trained teacher, nurse, and philanthropist whose passion to restore hope to the vulnerable has been ignited by the sheer number of people seeking support from her husband, Hon.Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, on daily basis. She opined that the desire to assist as many people to scale-up on the financial ladder must speak to the consciences of Ghanaian women to vote for Dr. Bawumia and the NPP to safeguard the free education policy
She appealed to all women to contribute their “widow’s mite” in various forms, and hence leave a lasting legacy for future generations. Mrs. Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu concluded that “Education indeed can provide the bigger basket from which every individual would tap for success” as aptly stated by Dr. Bawumia in his vision statement and Manifesto.
Official:EC disqualifies NDC’s Joana Cudjoe from Amenfi Central Parliamentary race
Source: Kenneth Awotwe Darko
The Electoral Commission (EC) has disqualified Joana Cudjoe from running as a NDC candidate for the parliamentary election in the Amenfi Central constituency.
This follows a petition to EC claiming that there is a pending order of interlocutory injunction restraining the Commission from recognising Mrs. Cudjoe as the Parliamentary Candidate of the party.
“It is ordered that until the final determination of the matter the affected parties are restrained as follows: a) The 1. Defendant/Respondent for holding herself out as the duly elected NDC Parliamentary candidate for the Amenfi Central Constituency.”
This was contained in a letter from the EC’s Deputy Chairman of Operations, Samuel Tettey.
“The Commission’s attention has been drawn to an Order for Interlocutory Injunction dated 31st May, 2024 in respect of a suit entitled Gyedu Frimpong & 4 Others Vrs Joana Gyan Cudjoe, the National Democratic Congress & the Electoral Commission (Suit No. E12/36/24) by the High Court, Sekondi,” he wrote.
The petitioners were doubting the authenticity of the candidate’s voter identification.
It came after a successful filing of nomination forms by the candidate, Joana Gyan Cudjoe who was re-elected by delegates following an annulment of primaries conducted earlier this year.
The Parliamentary Candidate had to run in the party’s parliamentary primaries for the second time after the party at the national level nullified her nomination.
A statement signed by General Secretary, Fifi Kwetey noted that the election had been the subject of litigation at the High Court in Sekondi, hence the annulment.
But the candidate in a fresh primary was re-elected by popular acclamation.
In the October 16 letter, the EC explained that the said court order “has neither been stayed nor vacated hence the Commission is bound by same.”
