Do you expect us to use bread knife from Mrs Akufo-Addo’s kitchen for the clean-up exercise? –NDC Youth to Akufo-Addo
The youth wing of the National Democratic Congress in the Greater Accra Region has politely asked President Nana Akufo-Addo whether he expected them to use a bread knife from Mrs. Akufo-Addo’s kitchen instead of the machetes they were seen using during their clean-up operation at former President John Mahama’s residence in Accra. “If that was the case, what stopped him from sending any of his wandering elephant-size presidential staffers to make them available to us?” a statement signed by Amorse Amos Blessing, Regional Youth Organizer, said. President Akufo-Addo condemned their act: “It is my honest hope that the machetes and weapons brandished last week at the residence of the NDC’s presidential candidate, the former President John Mahama, are not signs of things to come in the run-up to the 2024 elections elections”. “If it is, I can assure them that they will find no success with them”. President warned. The youth further question why the President did not send his own staff to assist them. This response was prompted by the President’s concern that the use of weapons during the clean-up might signify potential violence in the upcoming 2024 elections. The President emphasized his commitment to preventing any individual or group from destabilizing the country and undermining the peace that citizens currently enjoy. Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 0256336062
It is about time Ghanaians test” Dr Mahamadu Bawumia as a Muslim President—Zongo Chiefs President
Naaba Musah Akanbonga, the Ashanti regional President for the Council of Zongo Chiefs, has urged Ghanaians to consider electing a Muslim candidate in the upcoming 2024 general election to see how they would govern the country. He pointed out that despite Muslims holding the Vice-President position, no Muslim has been elected President since independence. Naaba Akanbonga specifically mentioned Dr Mahamadu Bawumia, the Vice-President and Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), as a capable candidate to manage the country. “It is about time Ghanaians test” the Vice-President and Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamadu Bawumia, who he described as “capable of managing the affairs of the country.” He stressed He also expressed hope that Dr Bawumia would select a Christian as his running mate to maintain religious balance in leadership. Naaba Akanbonga believes that the majority Christian population will support Dr Bawumia’s candidacy and vote for him to become President alongside a Christian Vice-President, in order to ensure representation of both faiths at the Jubilee House. The Ashanti regional President for the Council of Zongo Chiefs said this on Classfm monitored by Apexnewsgh.com Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 0256336062
Dollar gains 74.2% weight ahead of Cedi–BoG
According to data from the Bank of Ghana, the Ghana cedi has experienced a depreciation of approximately 25.8% against the US dollar as of November 2023. Between March and September 2023, the cedi remained relatively stable, but it faced increased pressure in October and November. The depreciation rate reached 25.4% in October and increased further to 25.8% in November. The current exchange rate is around 12.15 cedis against the US dollar. Moreover, the cedi has also depreciated by 28.6% against the pound and 27.7% against the euro. This decline is attributed to a heightened demand for dollars leading up to the festive season. Despite efforts from the Bank of Ghana, the cedi has encountered difficulties in maintaining its value. Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 0256336062
Every five women aged 15 to 49 have been victims of intimate partner violence–GSS
The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has released data showing that 41.6% of women aged 15 to 49 who have had an intimate partner have experienced intimate partner violence (IPV). This includes emotional, physical, or sexual violence. Among those surveyed, 35.2% reported experiencing emotional violence, 22.7% reported experiencing physical violence, and 11.2% reported experiencing sexual violence. The GSS also provided regional breakdowns, with the highest rates of IPV found in the Savannah (53.4%), Central (44.0%), Ahafo (44.0%), and Volta (43.6%) regions. The lowest rates were found in the Bono Region (26.3%). This information is based on preliminary findings from the upcoming 2022 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey (GDHS) Report. New data released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) reveals concerning levels of intimate partner violence (IPV) experienced by women in the country. The preliminary findings from the upcoming 2022 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey (GDHS) Report indicate that 41.6% of women aged 15 to 49 who have had an intimate partner have faced IPV, including emotional, physical, or sexual violence. The breakdown of IPV experiences among the surveyed women shows that 35.2% reported emotional violence, 22.7% reported physical violence, and 11.2% reported sexual violence. These figures highlight the significant challenges faced by women in intimate relationships in Ghana. The data also highlights the correlation between education levels and IPV experiences. The findings show that women with primary education or no education had higher rates of IPV, with 44.1% and 42.9% respectively, compared to women with more than secondary education, who had a lower rate of 23.0%. Employment status was another factor influencing IPV experiences among women. The data reveals that women employed solely for cash reported the highest frequency of IPV, with 39.5% experiencing IPV. This was significantly higher than the rates for women employed but not for cash (28.9%) and those not employed at all (29.1%). When examining the types of IPV experienced, the data shows that the most common form of sexual violence reported was being forced to have sexual intercourse, affecting 8.2% of women. For physical violence, being slapped was the most frequently experienced form, affecting 11.6% of women. Emotional violence, on the other hand, primarily took the form of being insulted or made to feel bad about oneself, affecting 27.1% of women. Overall, the data reveals that one in every three women aged 15 to 49 in Ghana has experienced physical violence since the age of 15. This disturbing figure highlights the urgency in addressing this issue. Additionally, 12.2% of women in this age group reported experiencing physical violence often or sometimes in the 12 months prior to the survey, and 6.8% experienced physical violence while pregnant. Regionally, the Central Region had the highest percentage of women (44.6%) who experienced physical violence since the age of 15, followed by the Savannah (42.9%) and Volta (40.2%) regions. In contrast, the lowest rates of physical violence were observed in the Upper West (23.7%) and North East (23.7%) regions. These findings emphasize the need for comprehensive measures to address intimate partner violence in Ghana, including education, awareness campaigns, and support services for survivors. It is crucial to create a safe environment for women in intimate relationships, ensure their well-being, and work towards eliminating all forms of violence against women. Approximately 63.2% of women who have been victims of physical violence reported that it was perpetrated by their current (33.2%) or former (29.9%) husbands or intimate partners, making them the main perpetrators of violence against women. Fathers (11.9%), mothers (11.9%), and siblings (10.4%) were the next highest categories of individuals responsible for physical violence. Women also reported physical violence from non-family members, including teachers (4.9%), schoolmates (4.6%), employers or colleagues (1.0%), and other people (6.1%). Furthermore, the findings reveal that 14.1% of women aged 15 to 49 years have experienced sexual violence. The highest rates of sexual violence were reported in the Volta (22.3%), Central (19.6%), and Savannah (19.6%) regions. Unfortunately, progress in eliminating violence against women has been slow in the past decade. From 2008 to 2022, the percentage of women who have experienced physical violence since the age of 15 decreased from 36.6% to 33.2%, while the percentage of women who have experienced sexual violence decreased from 18.8% to 14.4%. However, there was an increase in physical violence against pregnant women, rising from 5.2% to 6.8%. These findings coincide with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, observed annually on November 25th. This day serves to raise awareness and advocate for the prevention and eradication of violence against women and girls worldwide. Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 0256336062
Torentco-TOR deal: Majority of TOR workers are in favour of the deal–Board
The Board of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) has expressed its disappointment with the General Transport, Petroleum, and Chemical Workers Union (GTPCWU) of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) Ghana regarding their allegations about the proposed lease transaction between Torentco Asset Management Limited and TOR. In a letter dated Monday, 20 November 2023, the union petitioned the office of the special prosecutor to investigate the deal. The union urged the special prosecutor to intervene in the ongoing lease arrangement of Tema Oil Refinery to Torentco Asset Management Limited (now known as Tema Energy and Processing Limited) due to concerns about the individuals involved. The union highlighted that the individuals behind Tema Energy and Processing Limited were attempting to deceive TOR workers by offering them 20% of its shares through a non-existent entity called ‘TOR Workers Charity Trust’. They emphasized that only five directors and direct beneficiaries of this trust were involved, and the trust itself was unknown to TOR. Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 0256336062