The General Secretary of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), Dr Anthony Yaw Baah has lauded the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s campaign message, ‘It is possible,’ as a positive and significant message for the nation.
In a meeting with Dr Bawumia on Wednesday, the TUC General Secretary expressed his support for the Vice President’s optimistic campaign message.
He stated that the message resonates with the aspirations of many Ghanaians who are eager for positive change and development in the country.
“Dr Bawumia once said Ideas, systems, and institutions are ingredients for transforming a country…I personally listened to him during his recent campaign tour across the country and he insists that it is possible and I see that everywhere.”
“It is possible. I think that positive message is very important for this country. It is possible,” he stated.
The Executive Chairman of the KGL Group, Alex Apau Dadey, has been honored with the prestigious Overall CEO of the Year (Private Sector) award for the second consecutive time at the 8th Ghana CEO Summit and Excellence Awards. This accolade underscores his exceptional leadership and profound impact on the business landscape in Ghana.
Mr. Dadey’s recognition highlights his significant contributions to driving economic growth and innovation within the private sector. His visionary leadership at THE KGL Group has not only positioned the company as a market leader but has also set a benchmark for corporate excellence and sustainable business practices in Ghana.
In addition to the Overall CEO of the Year (Private Sector) award, Mr. Dadey was also celebrated as the Group CEO and Conglomerate CEO of the Year.
These awards reflect his strategic direction and the remarkable achievements of the KGL Group . Mr. Dadey’s dedication to fostering innovation and excellence has propelled the KGL Group to new heights in tech innovation, fintech, gaming and commerce, logistics and trade, demonstrating the KGL GROUP’ S resilience and competitiveness in a dynamic market environment across the West African sub-region
Notably, under his visionary leadership and guidance the KGL Technology, a subsidiary of the KGL Group, was honored as the “ Technology Company of the Year “at the prestigious Ghana Club 100 Awards 2023. This recognition further solidifies Mr. Alex Dadey’s reputation as a transformative leader and underscores the KGL Group’s commitment to innovation and excellence in the technology sector.
The Ghana CEO Summit and Excellence Awards is an annual event that gathers over 500 top CEOs, Heads of State, entrepreneurs, and business leaders from across West Africa and the globe
This premier international business leadership conference is dedicated to unlocking Ghana’s economic potential by providing actionable solutions, promoting private-sector-led growth, and facilitating discussions on innovative public policies and best business practices.
The 8th Ghana CEO Summit featured high-impact learning sessions, insightful panel discussions, expert insights, and strategic networking opportunities. Notable attendees included the former President John Mahama and current Vice President Dr. Mahamoud Bawumia.
The event covered a diverse array of topics, including digital transformation, agri-business, infrastructure, finance, and women’s leadership, playing a pivotal role in driving economic development and highlighting the importance of the private sector in Ghana’s progress.
Returnee Black Stars coach Otto Addo on Tuesday expressed his excitement to be back at the helm of the senior national team as he announced a 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Mali and the Central African Republic.
“I’m really really excited, happy to be back. It was not easy but the FA had a lot of talk with Dortmund and even though I still have one more year contract, we managed to get out and I’m happy to be home and I’m back home now. I’m really really excited,
I’m looking forward to the first match, (it) will be difficult, very, very difficult especially as we are some points behind the first placed, and as you know only the first-placed will qualify, tough situation but yea, I’m looking forward for the game and I think we will manage it,” said Otto Addo shortly before he announced his squad.
Otto Addo
Otto Addo’s squad begins camping on Thursday, May 30.
The players are:
Goalkeepers: Lawrence Ati Zigi, Wollacott, Frederick Asare.
Defenders: Gideon Mensah, Ebenezer Annan, Mohammed Salisu, Jerome Opoku, Abdul Mumin, Alexander Djiku and Alidu Seidu, Tariq Lamptey
Midfielders: Mohammed Kudus, Ernest Nuamah, Abdul Salis Samed, Ibrahim Sulemana, Thomas Partey, Edmund Addo, Elisha Owusu and Abu Francis.
Forwards: Osman Bukari, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, Antoine Semenyo, Jordan Ayew, Ibrahim Osman Kamaldeen Sumenana and Brandon Thomas-Asante.
Ghana will face Mali on June 6 before facing the Central African Republic on June 10.
Otto Addo resigned as Black Stars coach in December 2022 after the team’s elimination from the 2022 World Cup following a 2-0 loss to Uruguay in their final Group H match. He however insisted his resignation was in keeping with his then existing contractual terms with German football side, Dortmund, rather than the result of the match.
He had taken over the Black Stars coaching job back in February following the dismissmal of Serbian coach Milovan Rajevac.
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has accused the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) of attempting to help the Minority Leader, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, evade justice in the ambulance case.
According to the NPP, the accusations leveled against the Attorney General, Godfred Yeboah Dame, are merely attempts to prevent him from holding Dr Forson accountable.
NPP legal practitioner, Frank Davies said this at a press conference in reaction to the NDC’s version earlier today.
“We have called you here because the NDC have since last week, set in motion a malicious scheme fueled by lies, falsehoods, misrepresentations, blackmail and needless pollution of the mass media with the sole intention of obstructing the cause of justice and scandalising the criminal proceedings in the High Court all in the bid to shield Ato Forson – MP and Minority Leader in Parliament and former Deputy Minister of Finance – and his associates from taking responsibility for authorising some payments, which resulted in a whooping sum of €3.27 million lost by the State, monies that belonged to us,” he said on Monday.
The NPP official was debunking claims in an NDC press conference, where the opposition released what it claims to be an audio recording of a conversation between the Attorney General and the third accused person in the controversial ambulance purchase trial, Richard Jakpa.
This follows claims by the third accused, Richard Jakpa that the Attorney General had previously approached him to help build a case against the former Deputy Finance Minister.
Mr Jakpa said in open court that the Attorney-General had on several occasions engaged him at odd hours to incriminate the first accused and Minority Leader, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson.
“If he pushes me, I will open the Pandora’s box. I don’t understand why the A-G will accuse me of defending A1 [Ato Forson] when I’m here to defend myself,” Mr Jakpa added during court proceedings on Thursday, May 23, 2024.
The NDC party chairman, Asiedu Nketia, who addressed the press conference insisted the alleged tape validates their claim that the Attorney General, Godfred Dame is targeting the Minority Leader through unjust means.
Also speaking at the NPP press conference was organiser of the governing NPP, Henry Nana Boakye.
He dismissed allegations against the Attorney General, Godfred Yeboah Dame, as “manipulated facts and distorted narratives.”
Godfred Dame Yeboah, Minister of Justice and Attorney General, must step down or be fired immediately and without conditions, according to a demand made by the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
The party claims that Mr. Dame ought to face criminal charges in addition to President Akufo-Addo’s dismissal.
, Johnson Asiedu Nketia
The demand was made by the party’s National Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, at the Tuesday, May 28 Moment of Truth series at the party headquarters.
This comes after the third accused, Richard Jakpa, made accusations against the A-G in open court on Thursday, May 23. Mr. Jakpa was upset with Mr. Dame for his constant attempts to help him incriminate the first accused, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, in the ongoing ambulance purchase trial.
Godfred Dame Yeboah,AG
Speaking to the media, Mr. Nketia played a taped audio clip that purportedly contained the Attorney General and Richard Jakpa’s phone conversation.
The tape contains snippets of the Attorney-General’s voice, which has not yet been verified, requesting that Mr. Jakpa file a medical leave of absence from court until he returns home.
“Considering the scandalous nature of this recording and other forms of evidence we have shown you, we wish to make the following pressing demands as part of efforts to restore credibility to the Attorney-General’s office and Ghana’s judicial system as a whole.
“The immediate and unconditional resignation or dismissal of Godfred Dame for bringing the high office of the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice into disrepute and public opprobrium. Clearly, Mr. Dame is not fit to hold himself out as Attorney-General and Minister of Justice. He is unfit to be the leader of the Ghanaian Bar,” Mr Asiedu Nketia said.
In addition, the NDC is calling for “his disbarment” and a disciplinary investigation by the General Legal Council into the A-G’s actions on the recording.
“The immediate prosecution of Godfred Dame for multiple violations of the laws of Ghana. We wish to make it clear that should President Akufo-Addo fail to prosecute him, a future NDC government will prosecute Godfred Dame for this heinous crime of fabrication of evidence.
“Commencement of disciplinary proceedings by the General Legal Council against Godfred Dame and his disbarment for conduct unbecoming of a lawyer and more importantly the leader of the Ghana Bar.”
Over the weekend, I joined the hardworking Vice President of Ghana and Flagbearer of our Party, HE Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the leadership of our Party at both the National and Regional levels, and members of the National Campaign Team, to participate in the 30th and the 32nd Anniversary celebrations of NPP-USA and NPP-Canada branches in Washington DC and Toronto, respectively.
Some scenes from the event
They were such colorful events, which gave us the opportunity to interact with the members of the two Branches and the general Ghanaian community, particularly, regarding the vision, programmes and policies HE Dr. Bawumia intends to introduce when voted as President of our beloved country.
Nana Ama Ampomah
Let me seize the moment to commend and congratulate all those who have over the years played various instrumental roles in making the NPP-USA branch and the NPP-Canada branch what they are today.
As the December general election approach, the Electoral Commission, as part of its mandate to ensure a free, fair, credible and transparent elections has given guidelines for the special voting slated for December 2, 2024.
In a press statement on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, the Electoral Commission explains special voting to be a process that enables registered voters who are assigned specific duties on Election Day vote ahead of the main Election Day.
Jean Mensah,EC chairperson
This process is captured in the Regulation 23 (1) of Constitutional Instrument (C.I 127) which states that a voter “may apply to the Returning officer of the Constituency in which the voter is registered to be entered as a special voter if as a result of election duties the voter will not be able to be present at the Polling Station where the voter is registered on the day of election”.
The persons or groups of persons captures under Regulation 23 (1) of C.I 127 include Officers of the Ghana Police Service, Ghana Prisons Service, Officers of the Ghana national Fire Service, Ghana Armed Forces, Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Ghana Immigration Service, Polling Officials, permanent staff of the Electoral Commission and members of the Media.
The Electoral Commission stated that, the District Police Headquarters have been designated to be the venue for Special Voting across the 276 constituencies across the country. The EC added that, should the number of persons identified as eligible Special voters outnumber the threshold set for each polling centre, the Commission is mandated to create another polling centre to facilitate the process of voting within the same location.
Members from institutions who desire to apply as a group may submit a list of their officers to the Returning Officer to serve as a register to facilitate the process. The list must contain the names of each Applicant, the voter ID Number and Polling Station Code as it appears on the Voter ID card. These particulars will enable the Returning Officer verify if the Applicant is a registered voter in the constituency. Please, note that, all Applicants must apply in person to then Returning Officer.
Member of Parliament for Manhyia South Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, affectionately known as Napo, has lauded the USA branch of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) stressing the pivotal role of members in the diaspora as the governing party races to break the eight-year political jinx.
In a congratulatory message to mark its 30th anniversary, Dr Prempeh acknowledged NPP-USA’s significant contributions to the party’s international influence and Ghana’s political landscape.
He urged the NPP-USA members to remain steadfast in their efforts, highlighting the critical nature of their support and activism in the party’s strategy to secure a third consecutive term in office, a feat commonly referred to as “Breaking the 8.”
Dr Mathew Opoku Prempeh aka NAPO
“Your ongoing support and activism are crucial in helping the party achieve its ultimate goal of making history by Breaking the 8 with H.E. Alhaji Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as our leader and flagbearer,” the lawmaker stated underscoring the importance of unity and collective effort in achieving the party’s goals.
“As we envision the future, I have full faith that your branch will persist as an echo of optimism and a catalyst for constructive transformation within our party and Ghana,” he said.
The event held over the weekend in Virginia brought together top party officials including flagbearer and Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.
For his part Danny Kwabena Owusu Antwi, the youth organiser for NPP-USA was grateful to Napo for “your congratulatory message, donation, love and support to the branch”.
Read the MP’s full message here
CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO NPP-USA ON ITS 30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION BY HON. DR. MATTHEW OPOKU PREMPEH
Congratulations on achieving the impressive milestone of your 30th Anniversary Celebration. This accomplishment is a strong testament to your unwavering dedication, determination, and commitment to the values of our great party. We remember the numerous achievements and contributions your branch has made to the party’s enduring impact and legacy. Your commitment and hard work have been instrumental in shaping the NPP’s international influence and leaving a lasting mark on Ghana’s political landscape.
Over the past three decades, your branch has consistently demonstrated resilience and solidarity, fostering a deep sense of camaraderie among party supporters and sympathisers and Ghanaians as a whole in the United States. Your commitment to advancing the vision of the NPP, both at home and abroad, has been truly impressive.
As we envision the future, I have full faith that your branch will persist as an echo optimism and a catalyst for constructive transformation within our party and Ghana. Your ongoing support and activism are crucial in helping the party achieve its ultimate goal of making history by Breaking The 8 with H.E. Alhaji Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as our leader and flagbearer. And this, I edge you to strive on!
Once again, congratulations on this remarkable achievement. May your celebration be filled with happiness and treasured moments. We look forward to the future years of working together with you to advance our party’s collective vision and mission.
Cheers to greatness, NPP-USA!
Congratulations!!
Hon. Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh
Minister of Energy and MP for Manhyia South
Professor Dr. Otchere Addai-Mensah, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), has commenced a legal action at the Kumasi High Court against Lawyer Kwame Adofo for causing irreparable damage to his reputation and image.
In a writ of summons filed on Monday, 27th May 2024, Prof. Addai-Mensah, who is the plaintiff, said the publications of falsehoods on his person by Kwame Adofo, who is the defendant, are defamatory and have caused him pain.
Professor Dr. Otchere Addai-Mensah
These publications by the defendant on his Facebook timeline, according to the KATH CEO in a statement of claim, have had effects on his person, adding that they amount to defamation of his character.
Background
Kwame Adofo, a lawyer, served as the legal representative of KATH for five years.
After expiration of his contract with KATH almost two years ago, the management of the hospital opened up for all qualified lawyers to apply for the position which was publicly advertised.
KATH, after fulfilling all procedures, including interviews of the applicants, selected Lawyer Nana Fredua Agyeman Osborne as its legal representative.
Prof.Addae Mensah
Lawyer Adofo has since the expiration of his contract with KATH, his former employer, taken to Facebook to berate and sometimes attack the integrity of the CEO, Prof. Otchere Addai-Mensah, including claims of financial impropriety.
Reliefs:
The KATH CEO, by his legal action, is asking the court to declare that the words and statements, as well as others, uttered and published by the defendant (Adofo) on his Facebook timeline and contained in statement of claim as defamatory of his (Addai-Mensah) character.
Prof. Addai-Mensah is asking the court to order the defendant to publish in three subsequent editions in the DailyGraphic newspaper unqualified retractions and apologies with same prominence given the issuance of the defamatory words.
Furthermore, the KATH CEO is asking the court to compel the defendant to immediately delete all the defamatory statements made on his person either directly or indirectly on his Facebook timeline.
The CEO is asking the court to grant him general damages of 3 million cedis.
Additionally, the CEO is asking the High Court to grant him exemplary damages of 2 million cedis for malicious conduct of the defendant in defaming him.
The KATH CEO is also asking for other costs to be awarded against the defendant, including legal costs and others the court may deem fit.
Accomplishments:
Prof. Addai-Mensah in the writ says he has been working as lecturer at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) for 16 years until his appointment as CEO of KATH about 18 months ago.
He noted that by sheer determination in life, he was awarded as an Associate Professor in Haematology at the Faculty of Allied, Health Sciences of KNUST.
The plaintiff says he was head of department for five years and later as Dean of Faculty and Vice Dean of students and also Deputy Director Students Affairs at KNUST.
Prof. Addai-Mensah was Vice-President of the University Teachers Association of Ghana and President of the KNUST.
The KATH CEO is also a member of the Governing Council of the Nurses and Midwives Council of Ghana.Source: Michael Ofosu-Afriyie
The MTN Ghana Foundation has announced that it will close entries for its Bright Scholarship program on May 31, 2024. Eligible applicants who meet all the criteria are urged to apply through the web portal scholarship.mtn.com.gh before the application deadline.
The MTN Bright Scholarship is open to continuing students pursuing a first degree at any public tertiary institution or pursuing vocational and technical skills training. Applicants must be Ghanaians, of good conduct, and have excellent academic results.
The MTN Bright Scholarship covers the cost of tuition, accommodation, provides a stipend for books, and includes a device for the beneficiaries. The MTN Ghana Foundation will award 200 scholarships to continuing students in public tertiary institutions across the country for the 2024/2025 academic year.
Adwoa Wiafe, MTN’s Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer, commented on the scholarship, stating, “we have doubled the number of beneficiaries this year because of the compelling needs in the society. We are confident that this will ease the financial burden on needy students and reduce the number of students dropping out of school due to financial constraints.”
The commencement of the MTN Bright Scholarship in 2018 was in fulfilment of a commitment MTN made to Ghanaians during the commemoration of its 20th Anniversary in 2016. During the celebrations, MTN, through the MTN Ghana Foundation, promised to award a total of 300 scholarships over three years. Considering the impact of the scholarship at the end of the first three years, the MTN Ghana Foundation again approved the renewal of the scholarship program in 2021 during MTN’s 25th Anniversary celebration.
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