Accra, July 02, 2024, the National Executives and indeed, the entire community of
Friends of Bawumia (FOB) extend our heartfelt congratulations to Hon. Dr. Matthew
Opoku Prempeh(NAPO) on his well-deserved nomination as the Vice-Presidential
candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for the 2024 elections.
Napo
Dr Prempeh’s distinguished career as a Member of Parliament and Minister for
Education and Energy have been marked by the implementation of transformative
initiatives such as the Free Senior High School Policy, which has significantly
advanced these sectors and benefited the people of Ghana.
Dr Prempeh’s nomination is yet another that Dr Bawumiarespectsthe
views of the grassroots and back his decisions research and data, and we are
excited that his choice of running mate agrees with the findings of all the surveys
which have all named Dr.Prempeh as the ideal candidate to partner with the
December election.
We wish to use this opportunity to call on the National Council to unanimously
endorse Dr Prempeh’s nomination as it reflects the choice of the base of the party,
and we appeal to all the stalwarts of the NPP who were desirous of their right to
partner with Dr Bawumia and their supporters to join hands as we make history
together. Lastly, we wish to caution all party members who wish to express their views on this
matter to do so with decorum and with the supreme interest of the party in mind
even as we await the official announcement.
The Board and Management of the Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (CTVET) are informing all Ghanaians of the commencement of this year’s May/June Certificate II exams for TVET students nationwide.
A total of 52,133 candidates are writing the examinations which started on 1st July and will end on 2nd August 2024.
Out of the number, 37,558 are male, whilst 14,575 are female who are writing the exams which is repeating the serialization of questions introduced last year to prevent cheating during the exams
This was carried out in a press release dated 28th June and signed by Albert Opare, Head of Cooperate Affairs, CTVET.
Some of the areas being examined are Certificate II, Erstwhile NVTI Certificate II, and other Technical Examinations such as Technician Part I, Technician Part II and Technician Part 3, Diploma, Diploma in Business Studies (DBS) and Advanced level examinations.
The release indicated that CTVET has been working towards improving TVET assessment through a national quality assurance system which accredits training providers, facilitators, assessors, and internal verifiers to deliver and assess competency-based training programmes.
Again, the release was hopeful that the students would achieve success to progress on the academic ladder or enter the world of work.
Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, the Member of Parliament for Suame, has endorsed Matthew Opoku Prempeh as a potential running mate to Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia for the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu emphasized that Dr. Prempeh, currently serving as the Energy Minister, brings significant advantages to the party’s ticket.
Speaking in an interview on Okay FM on July 1, 2024, he highlighted his experience in parliamentary and ministerial roles.
Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu
“The minister, who has served as a Member of Parliament and held ministerial positions twice, qualifies to be a better fit for Dr. Bawumia.
“Matthew Opoku Prempeh is confident, but people have been attributing it to arrogance,” he explained.
He continued, “Matthew Opoku Prempeh will use his experience in parliament to complement Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, so I believe the two of them on one ticket will help the party.
“Napo has become Minister of Education and Energy…he is courageous and confident but humble, and sometimes people misconstrue self-confidence with arrogance,” he added.
Ghana’s Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has made a passionate appeal to all stakeholders, especially the Electoral Commission (EC), candidates and their followers, the media, among others, to do everything possible to ensure peace before, during and after the December 7 general election.
Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin in a group photograph with the participants
According to him, nothing should be allowed to disturb the peaceful coexistence in the country, hence there is the need for all Ghanaians, especially key stakeholders, to play their roles effectively devoid of bias in order to ensure that the will of the electorate prevail in the upcoming parliamentary and presidential elections.
Mr. Bagbin made the appeal at Lancaster Hotel in Kumasi on Sunday, 30th June 2024, during a “Speaker’s press soiree” with the Ashanti regional chapter of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA).
The engagement was the first time a Speaker of Ghana’s Parliament held a press soiree or had an official encounter with the Ashanti chapter of the GJA.
The Speaker revealed that the event would be held across the 16 regions in the country and it forms part of his leadership efforts to bring the legislative house closer to agents of development, which the media plays a major key.
According to the Speaker, the forum would provide an opportunity for him, and it is fully supported by his deputies and some parliamentary staff and journalists in the various regions, to discuss ways to strengthen democracy in Ghana in order to ensure accelerated development for the people.
The former Nadowli Member of Parliament (MP), who also served as Minority and Majority Leader, pointed out that the 2024 general election is a very serious one. “We either break the mood or we lose everything due to the heightened tensions in the country,” he added.
He, therefore, advocated preemptive measures to prevent violence or a replication of Kenya’s protests in Ghana ahead of the December 7 polls.
He gave an assurance that Ghana is committed to holding free, fair, and transparent elections, without subverting the will of the people.
The Speaker disclosed that he had initiated engagements with various stakeholders, including the chairperson of the EC, who has assured him of free and fair elections; the Chief Justice, Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, other chiefs, the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), among others, who had all welcomed the move to help ensure free, fair and transparent polls.
In his opening remarks, Mr. Kingsley E. Hope, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the GJA, commended Mr. Bagbin for his engagement with the media, which he said was a historic one.
He seized the opportunity to express his concerns about the ‘unfair’ treatment being meted out to journalists in the Ashanti Region by various ministries and state agencies during the coverage of their events.
The Ashanti GJA chairman lamented that journalists in the region had been treated with little respect over the years and called on the Speaker to intervene and help the media to get better treatment when serving the country.
Mr. Hope also appealed to the Speaker to use his good office to help complete the abandoned Ashanti regional press centre which was initiated by the then Regional Minister, Mr. Eric Opoku, the current MP for Asunafo South.
The event was attended by the GJA President, Mr. Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, other executives, representatives from the National Media Commission (NMC), among others.
The National Organiser of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, also known as Nana-B, has announced that the party’s flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has formally informed the party’s national officers about his running mate choice in the person of Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh.
In a Facebook post on Monday, July 1, Nana-B stated that Dr Bawumia officially informed the party leadership on July 1.
According to him, the meeting took place at the NPP’s headquarters in Asylum Down Accra, following an earlier presentation of Dr Opoku Prempeh’s nomination to the majority caucus in Parliament.
The nomination is now awaiting the decision of the National Council, which is the final approving body of the NPP.
“Dr Bawumia has today, 1st July, 2024, formally informed National Officers of the NPP of his nomination of Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh (NAPO) as his running mate in the upcoming 2024 General Elections.”
“The meeting which occurred at the NPP’s headquarters in Asylum Down follows an earlier presentation of Dr Opoku Prempeh’s nomination to the majority caucus of Parliament,” he posted.
Meanwhile, a meeting of the National Council is scheduled for Thursday, July 4, where Dr Bawumia is expected to officially announce his choice to them.
NPP National Organizer has challenged Ex-President John Dramani Mahama to a debate with Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.
Taking a cue from US President Joie Biden and former President Donald Trump’s debate in the early hours on Friday, June 28, Henry Nana Boakye implored Ghanaians to impress on John Mahama to engage in a debate with the NPP presidential candidate to inform Ghanaians on their track records.
John Mahama and Mahamudu Bawumia
He believed the flagbearer of his party, Dr. Bawumia will give the former President a “showdown”.
To him, President Mahama is avoiding the intellectual clash with the Vice President but “we will not allow President Mahama to run away from the debate”.
“He should debate Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia,” he emphasized on Peace FM’s “Kokrokoo” morning show.Source: Ameyaw Adu Gyamfi/Peacefmonline.com/Ghana
In a groundbreaking display of diplomacy and party stewardship, Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential candidate for the 2024 elections, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has achieved a significant reconciliation between Bernard Antwi Boasiako commonly known as Wontumi, Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP, and Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh (Napo), MP for Manhyia South and Minister for Energy.
This follows longstanding discord between Chairman Wontumi and Napo within the NPP in the Ashanti Region, marked by disagreements on various critical party issues and Napo’s potential nomination as Bawumia’s running mate, has now been effectively resolved under Dr. Bawumia’s mediation efforts.
This reconciliation process forms a crucial component of Dr. Bawumia’s consultations preceding the announcement of his running mate for the upcoming elections.
Reports indicate that a meeting was convened at Dr. Bawumia’s official residence, with Wontumi, Napo, Nana Nkansah Boadu, Agric Nzema chief and other senior party figures in attendance, fostering a constructive atmosphere conducive to addressing unresolved grievances.
Per sources intimately familiar with the negotiations confirmed that both Wontumi and Napo have pledged to put aside their differences and rally behind Dr. Bawumia’s leadership, solidifying a newfound unity within the NPP ranks.
With this agreement in place, Dr. Bawumia is poised to present Napo as his running mate nominee to the NPP’s national council, slated for endorsement on Tuesday, July 2, 2024.
Following the anticipated approval by the national council, Dr. Bawumia is set to officially declare Napo as his running mate in early July, heralding a transformative juncture for the NPP as they embark on preparations for the imminent presidential and parliamentary contests.Source: D. Guide
The Governing New Patriotic Party(NPP),has scheduled to hold an emergency National Executive Committee(NEC) and National Council(NC) meetings on Thursday,4th July,2024 at a different time at Asante hall,Alisa Hotel in Accra.
The above was contained in a notice signed by the General Secretary of the Party,Lawyer Justin Frimpong Kodua,dated Monday,1st July,2024.
The heading for the invitation to the meetings was “Notice of emergency National Executive Committee(NEC) and National Council(NC) Meetings”.
The notice reads “I extend to you warm greetings from the National Secretariat of the Party.By the order of the National Chairman,Mr.Stephen Ayesu Ntim,you are hereby notified that there will be emergency National Executive Committee(NEC) and National Council(NC) meetings on Thursday,July,4,2024,at different time.
1.The National Executive Committee(NEC) meeting is scheduled as follows;
Date:Thursday,July,4,2024
venue:Asante Hall,Alisa Hotel.
Time:2:00pm
2.The National Council(NC) meeting is scheduled as follows;
Date:Thursday,July,4,2024
Venue:Asante Hall,Alisa Hotel
Time:3:00pm
Notice is hereby served.Thank you.
Signed Justin Kodua Frimpong,General secretary.
This portal, can report authoritatively that,the 2024 flagbearer of the Party,who is also the Vice President of Ghana,Dr.Mahamudu Bawumia,would use both meetings to officially present the Member of Parliament(MP) for Manhyia South,who doubles as the Energy Minister,Dr.Mathew Opoku Prempeh aka Napo as his running mate and seek their approval inline with the party’s constitution.
MTN Ghana has organized a forum for its vendors, suppliers, and business partners at MTN House in Accra to address ethics and fraud prevention. This year’s forum focused on MTN’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices, data privacy and protection, anti-bribery and corruption, and the importance of ethical business practices.
MTN Team and participants in a group picture
During his address to the participants, Stephen Blewett, the CEO of MTN Ghana, emphasized the company’s commitment to integrity and its zero tolerance for unethical practices. He highlighted the importance of mutual responsibility, transparency and stressed the need for businesses to conduct themselves ethically. Additionally, he urged vendors and suppliers to share their thoughts and suggestions on how MTN can improve its operating environment to ensure sustained growth.
Some participants at the event
During the event, several facilitators conducted interesting sessions. Adwoa Wiafe, Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer at MTN Ghana, introduced participants to MTN’s Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. She emphasized the importance of sustainable business practices and social responsibility. Ms.Wiafe encouraged participants to embrace ESG principles for a sustainable future and improved organizational integrity.
A cross section of participants at the event
During his presentationon employment standards and best practices in managing professionals, Abdallah Ibrahim, Acting Chief Human Resources Officer, emphasized the importance of maintaining high employee standards and the need for creating a fair and safe workplace. He promised to support participants with initiatives and policies aimed at improving employer-employee relationships.
Ronald Darkwah, Privacy and Data Protection Specialist at MTN Ghana, emphasized the importance of maintaining data privacy and protection standards to build trust.
Adwoa Wiafe, Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer speaking at the forum.
In her submission, Linda Asamoah, Proactive Fraud Analyst in MTN Ghana, emphasized the importance of regular fraud identification and prevention training. She also stressed the need for collaboration to enforce zero tolerance to bribery and corruption across MTN’s eco-system and encouraged partners to make use of MTN’s whistleblowing channel.
For her part, the Senior Manager for Ethics at MTN Ghana, Emelia Asiedu Attoh, emphasized that business sustainability is premised ontrust.She urged participants to pursue ethical business and support MTN in its journey and commitment to ethical business practices.
The Ethics and Fraud Awareness forum has been instituted to continuously sensitize vendors, suppliers and business partners on Ethics, Anti-Fraud, Code of Conduct, and best practices among others. The theme for the workshop, which was the 6th edition,was “Building Trust: Integrity in Vendor Relationships and Responsible Business Practices.” Over 60 participants attended the forum this year.
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