INTERESTING: Koku Anyidoho response after his expulsion from NDC will shock you
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Akufo-Addo attends Global Education Summit in the UK
President Akufo-Addo, left Ghana today, Tuesday, July 27, 2021, for an official visit to the United Kingdom. At the invitation of H.E. Uhuru Kenyatta, President of the Republic of Kenya and Rt. Hon. Boris Johnson, Prime Minister of the government of the United Kingdom, President Akufo-Addo will be leading Ghana’s delegation to the Global Education Summit, to be held from 28th to 29th July 2021 in London. The Global Education Summit: Financing GPE 2021-2025, will be a key moment for the global community to come together and support quality education for all children. A center-piece of the summit will be the opportunity for leaders to make 5-year pledges to support GPE’s work to help transform education systems in up to 90 countries and territories The President will also, at the invitation of the Founder/Chief Executive Officer of the Emerging Business Intelligence & Innovation (EBII) Group, attend as Special Guest of Honour, and deliver the keynote address at the 2021 African Investments Risks and Compliance (IRC) Summit, on 30th July 2021 at the University of Oxford. The President was accompanied by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Shirley Ayorkor Botchway, MP; Minister for Education, Hon. Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum; and officials of the Presidency and Foreign Ministry. The President will return to Ghana on Sunday, August 1, 2021, and in his absence, the Vice President, Alhaji Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, shall, in accordance with Article 60(8) of the Constitution, act in his stead. Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 05555568093
BREAKING News: US Embassy Ghana hoists LGBTQI flag at premises; Ambassador assures Ghanaian LGBTQIs of ‘full US support’
The United States Embassy in Accra, Ghana, has flown a pride flag to show solidarity and support for the LGBTQI community in Ghana who have come under attack from various quarters recently, MyNewsGh.com can confirm. The Pride flag which was hoisted for more than 24 hours to mark Pride Month is part of activities and events to mark the past and present struggle for the human rights, dignity, and recognition of the LGBTQI+ community across the world and in Ghana, a country the US Ambassador said the LGBTQI community is having a tough time this year, 2021. In addition, the US Embassy held a close door reception for top Ghanaian advocates of LGBTQI where the Ambassador motivated them to continue their rights advocacy with the full assurance of US support, MyNewsGh.com noted The Ambassador was particularly impressed with the work of Shone Edem Lawrence for serving as a mouthpiece for the LGBTQI+ community in Ghana. US Embassy, Accra, Ghana Ambassador Stephanie Sullivan said this year, 2021 has been, in her words, “a challenging year” for the LGBTQI community in Ghana, making specific references to the LGBTQI proposed bill by Sam George and 7 other MPs without mentioning any MP’s name. The Top US Diplomat in Ghana also made reference to the arrest and detention of 21 homosexuals in Ho, in the Volta Region after the homosexuals were held without bail for several days. She referred to the Ho homosexuals as the “Ho 21”. “This year has been challenging for Ghana’s LGBTQI+ community. From the shuttering of the LGBTQI+ Advocacy Center in Accra, the arrests of 22 friends gathered in the Eastern Region, talk of an anti-LGBTQI+ bill, and most recently, the arrest and lengthy pre-bail detention of 21 human rights defenders in Ho, the community is facing increased anti-LGBTQI+ rhetoric and actions.” MyNewsGh.com quotes Ambassador Sullivan. According to Ambassador Sullivan, anytime she meets Ghanaian leaders at all levels, she’s always urged them to respect their international obligations by committing to the rights of gays and homosexuals in Ghana and she will continue to do so unabated as ameliorating LGBTQI plight is now official US policy. In a statement over the flag hoisting, the embassy said the United States will pursue an end to violence and discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. “Therefore, we aim to increase the visibility of, and address the challenges faced by, the community as we stand against injustice toward not only women and girls and religious minorities but also toward members of the LGBTQI+ community. “What began in the United States as a day in June to honour the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan, New York, has become an international, month-long series of events to mark the past and present struggle for the human rights, dignity, and recognition of the LGBTQI+ community.” the statement added. 8 MPs push Anti-LGBTQI Bill This news comes after eight (8) members of Ghana’s Parliament jointly submitted a private bill to push for the criminalization of LGBTQI+ activities in Ghana with over 90% of MPs allegedly in support. The bill which is termed ‘Bill on the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values’, was presented to Speaker, Alban Bagbin on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, and who also supports it. In fact, the Speaker of Parliament has said the Bill will become law by end of this year. It is unclear yet, whether President Akufo-Addo will sign it, given the posture of his cousin Gabby Otchere-Darko who sources say speaks the mind of the President. Gabby said the Bill is a “hate Bill”. The proponents of the bill want the promotion, advocacy, funding, and acts of homosexuality or LGBTQI+ to be criminalized in the country. The Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram constituency, Sam George, who led the MPs to make the presentation, said it “is a landmark legislation that has taken the last 14 weeks working with a fantastic team of professionals to put together. It is in my humble opinion a world-class piece of legislation which should be reference material for other Parliaments seeking to pass similar legislation.” — MyNewsGh Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 05555568093
Breaking News: NDC finally kicked out Koku Anyidoho for….
The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has finally kicked out the former Deputy general secretary Samuel Koku Anyidoho from the party for misconduct. Per the report, Mr. Anyidoho was found guilty of the said allegations of misconduct and anti-party behavior and recommended your outright expulsion from the Party. Read the full report: Date:…………………………………….. Mr. Samuel Koku Anyidoho Accra Dear Sir, EXPULSION FROM THE PARTY FOR INDISCIPLINE At its meeting on Tuesday, 27th July, 2021 the Functional Executive Committee (FEC) of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) considered the report and recommendations of the National Disciplinary Committee on the case of misconduct and anti-party behavior brought against you (Mr. Samuel Koku Anyidoho), pursuant to article 48 (1) (9) (a) of the NDC Constitution. The Committee’s report (which is attached for your perusal) found you guilty of the said allegations of misconduct and anti-party behavior and recommended your outright expulsion from the Party. The Functional Executive Committee (FEC) acting in compliance of article 48 (1) of the NDC Constitution unanimously adopted the report and accepts full responsibility for your expulsion from the Party. You are, therefore, by the decision of FEC expelled from the National Democratic Congress and for that matter, you are no more recognized as a member the Party and cannot carry yourself as such. You are by this letter and pursuant to article 48 (10) of the Party’s Constitution directed to return any party property that may be in your custody and you shall also forfeit any moneys, dues or subscription fees that you may have made to the Party. Yours faithfully, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah General Secretary Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana/Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 05555568093