What Koku Anyidoho said after Asiedu Nketia cross-examination will make you run inside SC
Former Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Koku Anyidoho has tweeted that In 2013, we heard; “You and I were not there”. In 2021, we are hearing, “My Lord, I did not come with the figures”. Even though the former deputy national secretary of the NDC did not mention any person’s name in his post, it is a public notice that the NDC General Secretary Asiedu Nketia responded in so such a manner in court during his cross-examination in the ongoing petition hearing. “In 2013; we heard; “You and I were not there”. In 2021, we are hearing, “My Lord, I did not come with the figures”. I love my Ghana” In another post by Mr. Ayindoho, he was questioning the basis for all the street protests, burning of tyres, destruction of public properties, and the loss of lives. “…because I REFUSE to make a clown of myself, they say I am a traitor. God forbid that I become a clown in court because of petty partisan politics. Tweaaaaa!” Mr. Samuel Koku Anyidoho posted Below are Mr. Anyidoho post on tweeter: Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana/Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 0555568093.
NPP MP involved in serious accident, 8 injured [Photos]
Member of Parliament (MP) for Akyem Oda, Alexander Akwasi Acquah, has escaped death after a commercial vehicle crashed into his pickup. Eight passengers, who were in the commercial vehicle, are said to have sustained various degrees of injuries. The incident reportedly occurred on the evening of Monday when he was travelling from Koforidua to Accra. The commercial minibus is said to have veered off its lane and rammed into his Ford vehicle at the Asuoyaa Bridge. The eight persons have since been sent to the Koforidua General Hospital for treatment. Adomonline Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 0555568093.
Those who masterminded my removal from office are the ‘local heroes’ Epsona Ayamga
The former Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for the Bolgatanga Constituency Mr. Epsona Ayamga who was dramatically removed from office during his time as the Bolgatanga MCE has revealed that, those who masterminded for his removal from office are those he described in the system as ‘Local Heroes’. Mr. Ayamga who was speaking on WORD FM a Bolgatanga based radio station monitored by Apexnewsgh.com on Monday, February 1, 2021, said, the local heroes are the people who believe their allegation cannot be investigated because what they say must be final. “This matter I don’t think there is anybody from national who masterminded this, it was done by the ‘local heroes’ of the region and the district. The local heroes are the people, the so-called em em, they know how people, they know all people in the Municipality, what they say is what government doesn’t investigate and just go on to sack you”. However, in a press statement sighted by Apexnewsgh.com, some cadres of the then ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Bolgatanga Municipality of the Upper East Region have called for the immediate removal of the Bolgatanga Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Mr Epsona Harry Ayamga, from office. According to these cadres, they were accusing the then MCE Epsona Ayamga of perpetuating activities which are detrimental to the interest of the NDC, warning that if care was not taken, they could ruin attempts by the NDC to retain the Bolgatanga Central Constituency parliamentary seat. Meanwhile, it was later rumored that the late former President Mills did not know about the MCE removal from office. Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana/Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 0555568093.
UER: Development in Bongo have gone very far, Peter Ayinbisa did quite ….Prof Avea Nsoh
The former Upper East Regional Minister and a well distinguish Bongo personality Profession Avea Nsoh has said, he is optimistic about the fast increase development in the Bongo Constituency as he believes Peter Ayinbisa performed well in the last 4 years because he had the resources. Prof. Avea who was speaking in an exclusive interview with Apexnewsgh.com said, Bongo Constituency has gone far in terms of development. Even though he expressed worry about the kind of politics played, he believes sometimes they got it wrong by taking simple issues too far which atimes denied them the opportunity for more development in the constituency. He eulogized the NPP and the development they brought on board within the last 4 years under the leadership of Peter Ayinbisa who is currently acting as the District Chief Executive (DCE) in the constituency ranging from roads construction, covets, schools added, a number of students in secondary schools and number of students who benefited from the scholarship scheme as a good development for the people of Bongo Constituency. However, Prof. Avea believes a lot needs to be done as far as development in Bongo is concerned “I have always maintained that in development we have gone very far. We might be playing politics but sometimes we take it too far. What we forget, is that whether we ourselves or political parties that are doing something new, we don’t take counts of what happens. Take for instance what the NPP has done, some of the roads they have made, they made covets, they have been schools that have added, some students were supported to scholarship and all that, so people don’t take their time to counts in fact we are moving. Development has grown so fast. Look at our road system going to Tamale alone, I mean the long Journey, going to Navrongo and even Bongo, going to Bawku, let forget that is not very good. So, if you look at most communities now and a lot of roads that were tarred in Bolga itself. If you take Bongo, for instance, there is a lot that has been done but there is still a lot that can be done. What we should be looking at is, how many of our people now are in secondary schools? How many secondary schools now exist? How many small businesses are there? How many motors, about 5 years to 10 years do we have the number of motors and motor repairers? These are all things we have to look at if we are going to counts the developments. For me, I think Bongo has grown quite a lot and we can still move it much further by re-strategizing and leaving the criminal political activities, I think we can make a move. I think Bongo has done quite well, even in the last 4 years and I can tell you we change a lot”. He explained Meanwhile, when he asked was to rate the development brought between the National Democratic Congress and the New Patriotic Party in the constituency, this was his explanation. “If am not a frank type, I will definitely say is NDC, but I can assure you, for that one I have to be frank about it, is not because am NDC, we have been there for a long time, look at how long Agambire was there and when he came the others didn’t do very much Apikiya and the other one is possible at that time they didn’t get the resources they needed. They did their best but not much. But, Ayinbisa did that because they had a lot of resources to sort of. So, He did quite a lot and as I have said, I haven’t taken counts of that and must admit that sometimes when we come, we are not able to get time to walk around even though we read around and talk to people and all that. But to be frank, because we have been around for a long time and this place is an NDC place, I mean, if you want to take count of the things NDC has done, we are likely to have more visibility. Even though Ayinbisa and his also did quite well”. Prof. Avea told Apexnewsgh.com Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana/Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 0555568093.
BONGO: Prof. Avea Nsoh Vindicates Peter Ayinbisa earlier stance on…..
Profession Avea Nsoh, one of the leading party members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Bongo Constituency of the Upper East Region has said, it is true the NDC squeezed the Bongo NPP Parliamentary candidate for the 2020 general election hands at his back and took his victory away. In a news item published on December 13, 2021 by Apexnewsgh.com with the headline ‘UER: NDC Squeezed my hands at my back and took the victory away from me’, a statement made the 2020 Bongo Parliamentary Candidate for the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) Peter Ayinbisa after the election. After the statement by Mr. Ayinbisa who contested Edward Bawa in the 2020 general elections, Apexnewsgh.com also proceeded to Edward Bawa who emerged victorious after the votes count to verify Ayinbisa’s claims of winning the Bongo seat through the efforts of his party bigwigs in the constituency who came at the late hour to the election to assist him with campaigns. But Mr. Bawa disregarded the claim by his contender when Apexnewsgh called on him. Below are the words of Peter Ayinbisa the 2020 Bongo Parliamentary Candidate for the NPP when Apexnewsgh engaged him earlier. “So, imagine how former Ministers, former chief director, former chairmen, former Parliamentary candidate, ranging from Professor Avea, Hon. Albert Abongo, Lawyer Bawah Dua, Simon Alangde, Alexis Adugdoo, Dr. Atinga, Dr. Rainer Akumperigya, Mr, Aluzeeri and Thomas, Accountant, Ghana Maritime Authority coming home extending resources in every community. Wherever I went and gave Ghc 500.00, Profession Thomas Akabzaa went and gave Ghc1000, Ghc1200 and Ghc1500 not that they came home only with the resources, they came and started intimidating the young men and women, they started insulting and inviting them to their houses telling them they are not fighting for Edward Bawa, they are fighting for the party. So, all of them should team up and work for their party. So definitely, some of them admitted that if I get the seat, it will take the NDC so many years to come back because they know am a developmental oriented person, they know my human relation, so, it will be difficult for them to come back.” He stated According to Prof Avea Nsoh, one of the names mentioned by the NPP defeated Ayinbisa in his claims as those who came to squeeze his hands at the back and took his victory away has confirmed to Apexnewsgh.com that Mr. Ayinbisa was right. The former Upper East and West Regional Minister told Apexnewsgh.com that, the earlier plan was to sit back and watch Edward Bawa do his own thing especially when he (Edward) did not see some of them in the party as important. He said, if not for the sake of some of their senior party members who called and asked them to forgive and look at the party welfare, Peter Ayinbisa would have won the Bongo seat in a very simple manner for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) However, he told Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen of Apexnewsgh that, he does not regret his support for Edward Bawa in the 2020 election, because during their meetings then, he acknowledged his previous mistakes and said he was misguided and ignorant. Profession Avea Nsoh spoke exclusively with Apexnewsgh.com on Friday, January 29, 2021. “I think Ayinbisa was right, in the last 4 years when Bawa came in, he has not conducted himself in terms of managing human beings here as within the party. So, for some of us and I used to tell him at various forums. So, this time people just said ok, no one has said anything, let’s just stay in our corner and make sure he loses this time. So, he would have lost big time and that one there is no question about it, he would have lost. If you look at the last 4 years how the PPP candidate got almost about 30,000 votes, this year he didn’t get anything. The reason was that no one likes Bawa at the time and there was open opposition known as Lai Lai faction. So, people like us just withdraw, we didn’t attend any of the campaigns and stuff like that. They wanted someone to give it to and they did that because the NPP person wasn’t very well known, he wasn’t proactive and he has not been moved around and most importantly, he didn’t have the resources because he wasn’t in power so it was difficult. So, they saw this young man who was very smart and I think they could give their vote to the PPP man. So, if for instance that time Ayinbisa was the candidate because he had the resource, he got a lot of us, we have been friends for some time, but not friends to eat and drink every day, but we have been friends. So, people felt now the PPP candidate is not strong enough and he doesn’t have a base, and NPP have a number of votes already, so they felt they would have just voted Bawa out, so that was the idea. So that he can learn a lesson and others can learn”. “Bawa is a nice person but, is just that he starts from a wrong path and he will not take his time and listen, look at the system and the background that is how the problem was. So, that is why people wanted to teach him a lesson and also, we wanted to just sit and watch. But some of our Senior colleagues said no, we shouldn’t do that, that politics isn’t all about that and they initiated some kind of meeting and then we decided then that we have to come and support him to win the seat and I don’t regret, because first of all, I was happy that he (BAWA) came openly in the meeting to say he admits his previous mistakes, by saying he was misguided, he was ignorant and I told him it was this same thing we were telling
The God’s of Bolgatanga land not happy with the NDC– Sanusi Issah
The Upper East Regional Communication Director of the Governing New Patriotic Party Imam Issa Sanusi, has revealed, that the God’s of Bolgatanga land is not happy with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) after their demonstration. Mr. Sanusi, made this known on Tanga radio a Bolgatanga based radio station monitored by Apexnewsgh.com Wednesday morning 27 January 2021. “Every person that took part in the demonstration in Upper East, with regards to the NDC demonstration, I am sure Ayia, the God’s of the Bolga land is not happy and they must go and apologies. They have gone to burn tyres on the land, on the bay land, they burnt tyres on the street. Today, Lambon said he led a demonstration, he was part of the leaders who led the demonstration in Upper East. What were they saying? Do they say they wanted a runoff? They said former President Mahama won the elections. If I were an NDC member today, I would have demanded for an unqualified apology from these incompetent leaders”. He stressed He questioned why the leader of the NDC should ask people to die because they think former President Mahama was cheated. “Burning tyres on asphalt road, what was the intention, is there more any criminal than this? It was out of criminality that they perpetuated to the people of the Upper East. They were looking for confusion but, the people of Upper East and the NPP members show calm in such a way that we knew that they were out for something and they had nothing to show”. He pointed However, The NPP Regional Communication Director claimed a BNI officer was beaten during the NDC demonstration in the region in the name of, the BNI officer was a spy. Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana/Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 0555568093.
With ‘Break the 8’ message, NPP could turn the table to break the eight-year rule– Emmanuel Kwame Darko
In 2024, Ghana would have had a combined 32 years of democratic governance between the two major political parties in the fourth republic. The New Patriotic Party (NPP) like the National Democratic Congress (NDC) would have each done 16 years of two consecutive terms of an eight-year administration under various presidents. Unlike the NDC that has provided three presidents in 16 years, the NPP under Nana Addo in 2024 would have provided two presidents. As such, the electorates and constituents would have an inflection point to decide between the performance of NDC Administrations (1993 to 2000 and 2009 to 2016) and NPP Administrations (2001 to 2008 and 2017 to 2024). Consequently, 2024 is a focal point for NPP to break the eight-year rule by any Political Party; thus, setting a record of a 12-year NPP administration culminating in a combined 20 years of political power in the fourth republic. A feat that would be the first of its kind, and unique to any political party in our history as a country. But until that is done and given the historically trend, is natural for any political observer to forecast a defeat for an NPP administration in the 2024 Presidential General Election; however, NPP could turn the table to break the eight-year rule, set a record, hand over to itself and continue the transformational agenda beyond 2024. As such, the 2024 election is as important as the 2008, where NPP and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo were surprisingly disappointed with ‘avoidable’ defeat if the ruling NPP Government and Party Machinery were careful with their politicking. The ‘Break the 8’ is not only a message on a flyer to share or mere talk but also an actionable message that requires intended efforts to achieve. In my humble opinion, these are some of the actions that would help the NPP Government and Party to retain power in 2024 and beyond: Bottom-Top Leadership: First and foremost, to regain power in the 2024 election, it must begin in our own house (Party). The defeat of many NPP Parliamentary Candidates in the just ended 2020 general election was attributed partly to the “imposed” candidates on constituencies which might have resulted in a “skirt and blouse” result though unscientifically supported. The Party should eliminate any national and regional “imposed” directives without prior consultation with the stakeholders of the constituencies while providing the opportunities to expressed concerns. The National Executives should begin to lead from the grassroots and constituencies to the national level that ensures that they address minor concerns and long ‘unattended’ issues at their early stages to avoid uncontrollable grievances. We must be reminded that Politics is about numbers and our followers need to be listened to in addition to making informed decisions that impact their interests. Moreover, given that there were many volunteer groups that supported various initiatives to trumpet the NPP Government achievements through several mediums such as grassroots and sympathizers who directly and indirectly collaborated with constituencies, regional and national executives, the Party needs to reconsider the rampant small breakout of these groups to foster unified organization to support the government agenda. .Additionally, the National and Regional Executives must begin to repair broken relationships with Constituency and Polling Station Executives, and with grassroots, volunteer groups and abandoned Party faithful (i.e., former MMDCEs, PCs, Gov’t Appointees etc.). For NPP to retain power in 2024, their house needs to be in order and pull everyone into the vision of ‘Break the 8’. Selfless Leadership & Opportunities: It is sad to see a single Party leader seeking lucrative government position or contracts to himself or herself and abandoned Party faithful who have given all to ensure the retention of power. There is nothing wrong to seek an opportunity for yourself as a Party leader; however, such a leader should advocate for his/her followers and ensure that any opportunity is sought after for his/her constituents. Unfortunately, Party Executives are the ones hungrily seeking for government appointments. To retain power in 2024, NPP needs selfless leaders who would be passionate on the agenda to break the eight and ensure continuation of the NPP government to execute the Party’s motto “Development in Freedom” for Ghana. Meanwhile, for the 2022-2026 (year of tenure of new leaders) leadership at any level, the Party needs men and women who are selfless in discharging their roles and responsibilities without any favor, and with the apex objective to unify the grassroots and retain power for the NPP government. Furthermore, the emerging 2024 Presidential Candidate would be another focal point to “break the 8”. The candidature should be based on competency, not on wealthiness (‘buying delegates’) and popularity (‘well known’ in the Party). As such, whoever leads the Party as the Flagbearer should uphold the unity among the Party leadership and grassroot supporters. Open Playing Field: Consequently, to win the 2024, His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo should avoid all temptations to endorse a candidate openly or secretly for the Party to succeed him. The Government machinery should not favor any preferred candidate which would create a vacuum of failure. The President and Party leadership should create a free and fair electoral process to elect the 2024 Flagbearer. The ‘Break the 8’ is pivotal on the process to elect the next President of the Republic and unify the Party base. It is hoped that the invisible kingmakers of the Party should not abuse their influence to intimidate potential candidates to exit from the race or talk-out interested aspirants based on experience and/or preferential ethnicity. Let the Party and Government provide an open playing field and allow a free and fair environment for those willing to lead the Party as this will enhance the NPP’s prospects to cross the eight-year limit and again deliver meritorious government to the Ghanaian people. Complete 70% Government Promises: The people of Ghana heard the 2020 promises of the NPP government and would hold the government accountable come 2024. The performance of the NPP Government would equally weigh on the sixteen-year
NPP Upper East Regional Youth Wing Congratulates Upper East Regional Minister Designate
The Upper East Youth Wing of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) led by Latif Solomon, has extended their congratulatory message to the Upper East Regional Minister-designate, Mr. Stephen Yakubu. In a statement shared with Apexnewsgh.com on Monday, January 25, 2021, the regional Youth Wing said they received the news of Mr. Yakubu nomination as the Upper East Regional Minister with huge excitement. “On the back of this, we deem it core to extend our heartfelt congratulations to you. This we do because, we believe that your nomination and therefore rise to this office is well deserved and timely”. The office of the NPP regional Youth Wing is confident and optimistic that, that Mr. Yakubu would excel and accordingly be given the all-clear from the Appointment Committee of Parliament after your vetting. However, The Youth wing is looking forward to a fruitful working relationship combined with a promising tenure of office that would ultimately bring development to the Region. Below is the full press release: Mr. Yakubu The Regional Minister-Designate, Upper East, Dear Sir. 23rd January 2021 Congratulations on your Appointment. The Youth Wing of the New Patriotic Party in the Upper East Region received the news of your nomination to the high office of Minister in charge of the Region with glee and excitement. On the back of this, we deem it core to extend our heartfelt congratulations to you. This we do because, we believe that your nomination and therefore rise to this office is well deserved and timely. Your appointment is also a sure reflection of your devotion and commitment to the ideals of the Party over the years. We are optimistic that, you would excel and accordingly be given the all-clear from the Appointment Committee of Parliament after your vetting. To this end, the youth are therefore looking forward to not just a fruitful working relationship, but also a promising tenure of office that would ultimately bring development to the Region. It is in this vein, that, whiles we pride ourselves in congratulating you; we pray that, when sworn into office, you would deliver to justify the confidence reposed in you by the President, H.E Nana Addo Akufo Addo. We also take this opportunity to pledge our unflinching support to you, even before, during, and after your tenure of office. Once again, kindly accept the sincere congratulations of the youth wing of the party. Signed: Latif Solomon The Upper East NPP Regional Youth Organizer Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana/Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 0555568093.
Upper East Regional Secretariat of NPP congratulates Upper East Regional Minister Designate
21st January 2021 Press Release THE UPPER EAST REGIONAL SECRETARIAT OF THE NEW PATRIOTIC PARTY CONGRATULATES HON. STEPHEN YAKUBU ON HIS NOMINATION AS THE REGIONAL MINISTER DESIGNATE The Upper East Regional Chairman and the Regional Executives of the NPP congratulate His Excellency, Hon. Stephen Yakubu on his nomination as the Minister-Designate for the Upper East Region. We want to express our appreciation to H. E. the President of the Republic and Commander in Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for the nomination of a true Patriot and Son as our Regional Minister-Designate. Hon. Stephen Yakubu was a Member of Parliament for Binduri Constituency from 7th January 2009 to 6th January 2013. He served in various roles in Parliament and outside of it. He was appointed as a Coordinator for settler communities leading to 2016 elections, where he and others were tasked to take care of eighteen(18) settler communities, where the party has not been performing well. They successfully achieved their mandate by snacking new seats in parliament as well as appreciation in the Presidential votes across the eighteen(18) constituencies. In July 2017, he was appointed by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as Ghana’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Morocco. He has worked very hard for Party, Government and Country, it is therefore not surprising that he been recognized with this new assignment. It is well-deserved. We look forward to working closely with him to see to the completion of the 993 million US Dollar Pwalugu Multi-Purpose Dam project which will benefit various sectors of the economy including; irrigation, fisheries, power generation, and flood control. We will also partner with you for an expanded Planting for Food and Jobs, Rearing for Food and Jobs among others for the development and benefits of our people in the region. We therefore humbly called on the Appointments Committee of Parliament of Ghana to do the needful in the circumstance. Signed Cletus Ayambire Innocent Regional Secretary Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana/Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 0555568093.
BREAKING: 3 Former Executives of NDC sacked, 6 suspended Indefinitely
The National Democratic Congress in the Damongo Constituency has sacked three of its former constituency and branch executives from the party. The three-Amadu Sualisu Bistarco; a former Branch Youth Organizer at Langbonto polling station, Fusheini Alhassan; a former Constituency Youth Organizer and Yussif Alhassan; a former branch executive were expelled for what the party deemed, “extreme anti-party conduct in breach of the party’s constitution”. In addition to the three that have been sacked, the party has also cracked the whip on six members consisting of former and current executives by suspending them indefinitely. The six members are Mumuni Mohammed Sumaila; Yagbon Branch Treasurer, Abubakari Habib; a former Constituency Deputy Secretary, Imoro Abdul Rauf; former Constituency Deputy Communications Officer, Saaka Seidu; Presby Branch Chairman, Yakubu Kipo; one-time Constituency Treasurer Aspirant and Ewuntoma Joe Malik; a branch executive. This brings the total number to nine members who are suffering various degrees of sanctions in separate letters sighted by this writer and signed by the constituency chairman, Abdulai Sulemana. “Pursuant to Article 46(8)(a),(b),(c),(d) and (e) of the party’s constitution and following the recommendations of the disciplinary committee, the Constituency Executive Committee has forthwith, suspended/expelled you indefinitely as a member of the National Democratic Congress for your persistent anti-party conduct,” the letters read. In a phone interview, the Deputy Constituency Secretary of the party, Adamu Zomnura Shaibu confirmed the news and indicated that the said members have on several occasions turned down query letters served them to appear before the disciplinary committee to address the issues as prescribed by the party’s constitution. He disclosed that as contained in the recommendations of the disciplinary committee, the expelled and suspended members have on several occasions mounted campaign platforms to campaign for the NPP, engaged in open and unwarranted attacks on the person of the NDC presidential and parliamentary candidates during, before and after the just ended 2020 elections and organized meetings in support of the NPP parliamentary candidate prior to the 2020 polls. Whilst describing the action as necessary and in good faith, he cautioned members of the party to at all times endeavour to uphold the party’s constitution which runs supreme to any other interest and desist from engaging in activities that are inimical to the success of the party. The NDC in the just-ended elections lost the Damongo constituency seat to the ruling New Patriotic Party’s candidate, Lawyer Abu Jinapor. Abraham Ananpansah, Contributor Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 0555568093.