Breaking News: OSP starts investigation of alleged corruption in Northern Development Authority
The Office of the Special Prosecutor has intensified its investigation on alleged corruption activities at the Northern Development Authority (NDA) According to a letter sighted by Apexnewsgh.com, the Office of the Special Prosecutor has commenced an investigation into suspected corruption and corruption-related offenses in respect of the award of the consultancy service contract by the Northern Development Authority to the A&Q consortium. The letter further says: “You are directed to produce to the OSP all documents relating to the contractual relationship between Northern Development Authority and A&Q consortium including approval by public procurement Authority”. “You are directed to comply by close of business 7 July 2022” the letter concluded Meanwhile, the alleged corruption under OSP includes: 1. Sharing of COVID funds? 2. Registering official vehicles in individual names? 3. Wrong doing in the award of contract to A&Qs Consortium? The letter was signed by the Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng. Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana/Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 05555568093
Gov’t has been transparent with COVID-19 expenditure – Ofori-Atta
Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta has denied claims that government has not been transparent with its COVID-19 expenditure. Addressing Parliament on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, the Minister said all programmed, mobilized and utilized funds pertaining to the coronavirus pandemic have been dully reported in line with government’s commitment to accountability and transparency. His presentation comes on the back of the Minority’s demand for an audit into all COVID-19 related expenses over discrepancies in government’s expenditure data. However, responding to questions, the Mr. Ofori-Atta said government is transparent on its expenditure items and will continue to operate an open-door policy and welcomes any opportunity to engage in the national interest. “Mr. Speaker, at this juncture, I wish to dispel the notion that there have been inconsistencies in government data on COVID-19. His Excellency the President intimated during that State of the Nation Address on 30th March, 2022, that we had mobilized about Gh¢17.7 billion since 2020 to fight the pandemic. “We have subsequently reconciled the data and I can report that as of end-May, 2022, we have mobilized Gh¢18.19 billion to mitigate the effect of the pandemic. Again, when His Excellency the Vice President indicated on 7th April, 2022 at the National TESCON Conference that Government had spent Gh¢8.1 billion on Covid-19, it was within the context of expenditures for 2020 as I have already indicated,” the Minister said. This the Minister explained that out of the Gh¢18.19 billion expended to mitigate the effect of the pandemic, GH¢1,550 million was disbursed under the Support to Households Programme, GH¢1,049 million was allocated to health response-supplies equipment and relief for health workers, GH¢600 million was released to begin the construction across the country and a further GH¢763.92 million has been released to continue the construction of the 111 district hospitals. He said government also programmed a total amount of GH¢875 million for security operations, evacuation of Ghanaians stranded abroad and coordination of MMDAs’ sanitation and disinfection exercises. Additionally, he said in line with measures to stabilize the economy after the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, government implemented programmes to revitalize the economy and protect jobs. This includes the GH¢600 million utilized under Coronavirus Alleviation Programme Business Support Scheme (CAPBuSS) by the NBSSI now the Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA). With regards to vaccine procurement, the Minister indicated that GH¢929.30 million was allocated. A total amount of GH¢775.82 million was released for the purchase of Sputnik V, the Janssen COV SARS 2 COVID Vaccines and the Emergency deployment of vaccines in schools among other key government’s disbursement. —Starrfm
GHS175m Nestlé plant opened by President Akufo-Addo
On Wednesday, 8th June 2022, I commissioned the GH¢175.4 million state-of-the-art plant of Nestlé Ghana, located in Tema, which is manufacturing infant cereals for the domestic market, as well as for markets in other countries in Central and West Africa. This investment by a major multinational company does not only underscore the confidence that Nestlé and its shareholders have in the Ghanaian economy, but it is also a signal to the global business community that the Ghanaian economy is recovering to its pre-COVID-19 levels. Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 05555568093
I am not one to ever pontificate on who qualifies to make it to Heaven or Hell–Ablakwa
The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has disassociated himself from the claim that he ever said President Akufo-Addo will not make it to heaven because he is constructing a national cathedral. Mr. Ablakwa described those allegations as “malicious and ridiculous”. Read his full statement: Disclaimer: Kindly ignore the pathetically malicious and ridiculous claim that I have said President Akufo-Addo won’t make it to Heaven because he’s constructing a national cathedral. All those who have cared to listen to me on the matter in issue will attest to the fact that I have been consistent about the blatant constitutional violations, a flagrant breach of procurement laws and misplaced priorities at this time of excruciating economic crisis — those have been my paramount focus as MP, conscious of my constitutional mandate. As Christians, the Biblical injunction is not to judge others, and to work out our own salvation; I am not one to ever pontificate on who qualifies to make it to Heaven or Hell. It is most blasphemous for mischievous elements to portray me as the gatekeeper in Heaven or the custodian of the Book of Life for that matter. The juvenile attempts to malign the messenger instead of responding to the germane issues which are of enormous public interest cannot provide a cover for the egregious and ungodly legal violations that have been occasioned with impunity under the guise of fulfilling the President’s personal pledge to the Almighty. Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 05555568093
NPP Upper East Elected Regional Executives
According to the credible information reaching apexnewsgh.com, the delegates at the Upper East Region have settled on Individuals below as their newly election executives in charge of the party affairs ChairmanMohammed Mutala Ibrahim 4Filson Awankua 42Anthony Namoo 114Bugri A. Ibrahim 11Jerry Asamani Aladago 36Dr. Moses Kwabena Atinga 99 First Vice ChairmanOsman M. Konkonaba 22Alhaji Abubakari Sadique Jamaldeen 115Isaac Adawele Atasige 145Abubakari Mohammed Siitah 23 SECOND VICE CHAIRMANBAMPIL BADEABO MOSES 145AKUNABA AGEYURE AGHANA 36ATIRU SAMUEL A. 126 SECRETARYAYAMBIRE CLETUS INNOCENT 18ELVIS FIGO A. AWONEKAI 203AMADU MOGTAR BAGYA 86 ASSISTANT SECRETARYPAUL KOFI YIN 27ATANGIBA M. SHAKIRU 143ANDREW ATARIWINI 137 ORGANIZERAYAMGA AYINBISA PETER 126MARK AYAMGA 28CHARLES TALEOG NDANBON 153 WOMEN ORGANIZERAYAMBA GEORGINA 216AKAGWIRE MARGARET 90 YOUTH ORGANIZERABDUL-RAHAMAN AMIDU 5HANNAH AGANA 72MUSAH SALAHU-DEEN 144LISTOWELL AZONGBILLA 49PAUL AGANDA 17AGURI ALBERT 16 NASARA COORDINATORSALLEY MUSAH DELWINDE 188USTARZ SEIDU ABASS 118 TREASURERDANIEL N. Ayine 163JOSEPH AWINPANGA AKANFABA 147 Source: Apexnewsgh.com
Upper East NPP Regional Secretaryship position and the candidate likely to …
For the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) Regional Secretaryship position in the Upper East Region, three individuals will be battling themselves for that particular position on Friday, May 27, 2022, at Bolga GNAT Hall. Apexnewsgh.com is conducting interviews with party members who matter, to pick their views and expectation ahead of the regional party executive election. Read views gathered below: AYAMBIRE CLETUS INNOCENT Is the incumbent Regional Secretary for the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Upper East Region. Party members believe, Mr. AYAMBIRE wasn’t active as a Regional Secretary. They said, his assistant rather took the opportunity of his inactiveness to position himself in party matters. That might affect deeply. ELVIS FIGO A. AWONEKAI Information gathered shows that some people from the BONABOTO area are not pleased with Mr. AWONEKAI, especially because of his relationship working directly with the Regional chairman instead of the Regional Secretary his direct boss. So, some of those against the Regional Chairman, are likely to turn their eyes against him too. That might be a contributing factor against him. During our engagement with party members, they were issues such as, whether were they, not the same people who put the party in such abysmal performance during the 2020 election? They said, they want a new person to occupy the seat. This might also affect the delegate’s decision. However, some party members also hold the view that Mr. AWONEKAI is too desperate for party positions. They said, after electing him the Deputy Regional Secretary in 2018, he contested the Bolgatanga Municipal District Chief Executive position and unfortunately missed the opportunity and this time, he is contesting the Regional Secretary with his current boss. It is their view that he is very desperate for party positions. This might affect his chances too. AMADU MOGTAR BAGYA Is a research member of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Upper East Region, According to the few accounts gathered about Alhaji Mogtar, revealed he is liked by many. Due to his hard work to party. Meanwhile, in terms of relationships, they said, Alhaji MOGTAR, is approachable, accommodative and his relationship with party members is cordial. Even though he wasn’t part of the administration of the party and part of the decision-makers who caused the party to lose their already existing 3 Parliamentary seats. AMADU MOGTAR BAGYA, stance on NPP Navrongo Constituency matters especially during Parliamentary primaries between the late Kofi Adda and the former Upper East Regional Minister Tangoba Abayege is likely to pave way for him. Because then, he threw his weight on the side of the late Kofi Adda to become the Parliamentary candidate for the Navrongo but unfortunately, the late Kofi Adda lost the Primaries and automatically Alhaji Mogtar became enemies with the other camp. As Apexnewsgh.com writes today, those he supported then from the late Kofi Adda’s camp are those in Navrongo NPP party leadership currently. That might increase his chances of becoming the Upper East Regional Secretary. However, following the views and information gathered from party members during Apexnewsgh.com engagement with them ahead of the Friday, May 27, 2022, regional party election, AMADU MOGTAR BAGYA stands a better chance of winning the Upper East Regional secretaryship position. Please note, that these are public views gathered by Apexnewsgh.com. The platform is nonpartisan and will not be allowed to be used by any politician to achieve their parochial interest. During the constituency elections, we published our analysis and verdict after our engagement with party members and it came out 98% correct. However, according to the regional election committee of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), 325 delegates are expected to cast their votes to elect party leadership in the region. They are as follows: 17 executives from the 16 constituencies, 17 regional executives, 10 elders, 10 patrons, 15 TESCON Presidents, 3 Representatives to the national council, 1 member of Parliament, 15 TESCON NASARA and WOCON. Total 326. But out of the 326, unfortunately, one delegate won’t be allowed to vote bringing the actual expected delegates to 325. Expect the Organizer and Youth Organizer’s position soon Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana/Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 05555568093
I don’t make promises I can’t keep – Akufo-Addo
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has said he does not make promises he cannot fulfil. He made the comment when he cut sod for the construction of the University of Engineering and Agricultural Sciences (UEAS), in Bunso, in the Eastern Region on Friday, 20 May 2022. It will be recollected that in this year’s message on the State of the Nation to Parliament on 30 March 2022, President Akufo-Addo indicated that steps were being taken to turn the planned Bunso campus of the University of Environment and Sustainable Development into a standalone, independent University dedicated to the study of Engineering. “I also indicated that construction of this campus will begin within the next three (3) months. As you already know, President Akufo-Addo does not make promises he cannot fulfil and I am happy that we are all gathered here at Bunso to cut the sod for the construction of the University of Engineering and Agricultural Sciences, which will be a Centre of Excellence in Engineering, Agricultural Sciences, Applied Sciences and Built Environment,” the President said. Addressing the gathering, which included the Okyenhene, Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin, President Akufo-Addo stated that the world, as we know it, is essentially driven by technology. He stated that energy, industry, agriculture, medicine and health, clean air and water, transportation, sanitation, the use, management and conservation of natural resources – all are based ultimately on science and technology. “So, it is obvious that to be a part of this modern world, there must be science and technology elements at all levels of the development process. This means that a country’s development depends on its ability to understand, adapt, produce and commercialise scientific and technological knowledge in ways appropriate to its culture, aspirations and level of development,” he added. This, he explained, will help shape the fulfilment of the national dream, “which is to meet basic challenges of survival, such as providing food, shelter, clothing, health and security for the people, and creating the wealth that will guarantee the prosperity of present and future generations”. The President noted that, over the last five years, his government has increasingly implemented initiatives and programmes rooted in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), with the goal being to ensure a target of 60:40 science-humanities ratio, and also educate a critical mass of the Ghanaian population for science-related jobs, which will define their future employability. “I am, thus, happy to note that this year’s enrolment of TVET students in Senior High Schools has reached record levels – forty-four thousand (44,000) students, representing a one hundred per cent (100%) increase over the 2021 enrolment figure. Our Gross Tertiary Enrolment Ratio, measuring enrolment in tertiary education, regardless of age, expressed as a percentage of the population, which stood at 18.8% as of 2021, has increased significantly to 20% this year,” he added. UEAS When completed, the President stated that UEAS will be the second public University in the Eastern Region, which will focus on satisfying human resource demands from domestic industries. “The establishment of this University is also part of the government’s response to the current national preoccupation with food security. The University will provide leadership in teaching, research and public outreach across a number of fields, and will help address problems that affect our food security, and enhance future competitiveness of Ghana’s industries in a sustainable manner,” he added. The President thanked the Export-Import Bank of Korea and the Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF) of the Republic of Korea for providing the ninety-million-dollar (US$90,000,000) facility for the construction of the University of Engineering and Agricultural Sciences, Bunso Project. He urged the stakeholders – the Ministry of Education, the contractors and consultants, amongst others – to work within schedule and budget. President Akufo-Addo also used the occasion to express the sincere appreciation of the government and the Ghanaian people to the Government and people of the Republic of Korea for their continuous cooperation with Ghana and assured them of Ghana’s determination to deepen and expand the bonds of friendship between the two countries. “Osagyefo, Nananom, I am excited to be here once again, and, by the grace of God, I will be here again, in twenty-four (24) months’ time, to commission the University of Engineering and Agricultural Sciences. And I have the great honour and pleasure to cut the sod for the commencement of its construction,” the President concluded. —classfm
“I died in my boots”–NPP Chairman confessed after defeat
The incumbent chairman of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) Anthony Kofi Mensah has accepted losing the constituency election as he congratulates the newly elected NPP constituency Chairman Mr. David Samari. According to the incumbent Chairman Mr. Kofi Mensah’s post on Meta, he said: “I died in my boots”. Handover to happen soon. Immediately after the Constituency election result was declared on Thursday, May 12, 2022, at the C.K Tedam University, Mr. Kofi Mensah announced that handing over will be done soon. Mr. David Samari just like what Arsenal did to Chelsea and Manchester United weeks ago, defeated Anthony Kofi Mensah with 420 votes, leaving only 256 of the votes to the incumbent Kofi Mensah. Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana/Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your adverts and credible news publications. Contact: 05555568093
Navrongo: Results and all you need to know about NPP constituency election
Thursday’s results of the Navrongo central constituency elected New Patriotic Party (NPP) executives have brought some interesting changes as far as leadership of the party in the area is concerned. Apexnewsgh.com report The election was initially suspended by the party after some reasonable concerns about missing names from the register were raised by some qualified delegates who believes the right thing must be done. Meanwhile, the results for the Chairmanship position came as shock to many, especially with the huge gap seen between Mr. David Samari and the incumbent chairman Anthony Kofi Mensah. Mr. David Samari just like what Arsenal did to Chelsea and Manchester United weeks ago, defeated Anthony Kofi Mensah with 420 votes, leaving only 256 of the votes to the incumbent Kofi Mensah. However, information gathered from some party members in the area indicates that the late Kofi Addah even his grave influenced delegates to choose the right executives for the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Navrongo Central constituency. Below are the Navrongo NPP Constituency results CHAIRMAN 1 ANTHONY KOFI MENSAH – 256 2 DAVID SAMARI – 420. Rejected ballot – 2 1ST VICE CHAIRMAN 1 JONATHAN BALOBA – 226 2 JACOB DAYELLE NCHOR -451 Rejected ballot: 1 2ND VICE CHAIRMAN 1 THOMAS AYUDOBA – 249 2 DENNIS MINYILA – 427 Rejected Ballots: 2 YOUTH ORGANIZER 1 AARON LAGEDAM – 273 2 GILBERT BAWOLORIKO – 120 3 DANIEL BAYIVERE – 277 9 rejected ballots. TREASURER 1 CAESAR KWOSE- 396 2 CAESAR S. AWEPUGA – 279 Rejected 2. SECRETARY 1 MOSES A. AMOAH – 417 2 SAIBU S.D. SLANWIAH – 258 Rejected Ballot: 2 WOMEN ORGANIZER 1 GRACE AKUA ALEGEWE – 278 2 OPHELIA PHILOMENA AOVARE – 394 4 rejected ballots. NASARA COORDINATOR 1 ALHAJI HALIM BAWAH AYONGO -267 ADAMS ABDUL-GANIU – 407 4 rejected ballots. YOUTH ORGANIZER 1 AARON LAGEDAM – 273 o2 GILBERT BAWOLORIKO – 120 3 DANIEL BAYIVERE – 277 9 rejected ballots. ORGANIZER Godfred Aweligiya – 272 David Anafo – 404. Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana/Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your adverts and credible news publications. Contact: 05555568093
NDC commends the Methodist Church Ghana for….
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has commended the Methodist Church Ghana for distancing themselves from what they described as an unprovoked attack launched on His Excellency John Dramani Mahama by one of their own the Rt. Rev. Stephen R. Bosomtwe Ayensu, a past Methodist Bishop of the Obuasi Diocese. Read the full statement below: PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release: 10th May, 2022 NDC COMMENDS THE METHODIST CHURCH GHANA. The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has become aware of an official Press Release issued by the Methodist Church Ghana in which the church has distanced itself from the conduct of one of its own, the Rt. Rev. Stephen R. Bosomtwe Ayensu, a past Methodist Bishop of the Obuasi Diocese. It would be recalled that only a few days ago, the Rt. Rev. Stephen R. Bosomtwe Ayensu, launched an unprovoked attack on His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, over his recent pledge to ensure the immediate repeal of the unpopular E-levy law when the NDC assumes the reins of Government. This latest attack forms part of a litany of vitriolic attacks launched by the same man against the National Democratic Congress and leading figures and functionaries of the party. One of such attacks for instance was his unfounded claim that Former President Mahama and the NDC would cancel the Free Senior High School policy in the event the party won the 2020 General Election. We wish to state that at no point did the party or its leadership assume that the church lent its support or endorsement whatsoever to the regrettable conduct of the Rt. Rev. Bosomtwe Ayensu who often took advantage of the noble platform offered him by the church to engage in scurrilous attacks on leading figures of the NDC as though he was on a political campaign platform. The NDC wishes to reaffirm its cordial working relationship with the Methodist Church of Ghana which has been a worthy partner in our democratic and developmental journey as a nation. Indeed, several leaders of the NDC have been and are still devout members of the Methodist Church. Notably, President John Evans Atta Mills and Vice President Kwesi Amissah-Arthur, both of blessed memory were members of the Methodist Church in good standing until their passing. Similarly, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang who is the immediate-past Running Mate to the Flagbearer of the NDC in the 2020 General Election is also a member of the Methodist Church. The party hereby assures the Methodist Church that we shall continue to hold the church in high esteem as a strong pillar of development in the areas of education, health, among others in our dear country, as we have trusted the church to remain a non-aligned stakeholder, a neutral arbiter and the moral compass of our society. Signed. Johnson Asiedu Nketiah (General Secretary) Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana/Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your adverts and credible news publications. Contact: 05555568093