University of Ghana Ordered to Recover $383,000 in Outstanding Debts by Year-End
The Public Accounts Committee of Parliament has issued a stern directive to the University of Ghana, demanding the recovery of a staggering $383,000 from various debtors by December 31. This move comes after an Auditor General’s report exposed long-standing debts owed to the university by several institutions, some dating back an astonishing nine years. Prominent companies and organizations, including Telecel Ghana, Airteltigo, MultiChoice, NABPTEX, Pro Credit Savings and Loans Limited (now Fidelity Bank), and Crystal TV, are among those listed as debtors. The report revealed that these entities have accumulated significant debts, which have remained unpaid for nearly a decade. During a recent parliamentary sitting, the Public Accounts Committee stressed the need for the university to take swift and decisive action to recover these outstanding amounts. The committee’s directive emphasizes the urgency of the situation, and the university is expected to take immediate action to retrieve the funds. Source: Apexnewsgh.com Thanks for reading from Apexnewsgh as a news publishing website from Ghana. We encourage you to freely share this story via social media platform and follow us on; Facebook on APEXNEWSGH-Tv or Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 0248250270/0256336062.
NPP Confident of Achieving 85% Vote Target in Ashanti Region with Bawumia as Presidential Candidate
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is optimistic about securing an unprecedented 85% of the vote in the Ashanti Region with Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as its presidential candidate. Apexnewsgh reports Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh, the party’s vice-presidential candidate, expressed this confidence at the Ashanti Regional Campaign Working Committee Meeting and Women’s Conference in Kumasi. Prempeh emphasized the strategic advantage of having Bawumia on the ticket, citing his ability to mobilize support and reinforce the party’s stronghold in the region. He highlighted the current administration’s social interventions, such as the Free SHS policy and National Health Insurance Scheme, which would be better safeguarded under an NPP government. Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako reiterated the party’s commitment to achieving its goals, including winning all forty-seven constituencies. Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, MP for Suame and Chairman of the NPP Manifesto Committee, stressed the need for a robust party structure to support an effective door-to-door campaign. Chief of Staff Akosua Fremah Opare emphasized the crucial role of the NPP’s Women’s Wing in achieving the set target. The party is determined to not only maintain but significantly increase its dominance in the Ashanti Region, which has historically been its stronghold. Source: Apexnewsgh.com Thanks for reading from Apexnewsgh as a news publishing website from Ghana. We encourage you to freely share this story via social media platform and follow us on; Facebook on APEXNEWSGH-Tv or Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 0248250270/0256336062. Source: Apexnewsgh.com Thanks for reading from Apexnewsgh as a news publishing website from Ghana. We encourage you to freely share this story via social media platform and follow us on; Facebook on APEXNEWSGH-Tv or Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 0248250270/0256336062.
Mpox Outbreak Declared Public Health Emergency in Africa as Cases Surge
A rapidly spreading strain of mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, has prompted the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) to declare a public health emergency in Africa. Apexnewsgh reports The continent has seen over 13,700 cases and 450 deaths since the beginning of the year, primarily in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The virus, which causes lesions across the body, has spread to other African countries, including Burundi, the Central African Republic, Kenya, and Rwanda. The declaration will facilitate coordinated responses and potentially increase medical supplies and aid to affected areas. Mpox spreads through close contact with infected individuals, including sexual contact, skin-to-skin contact, and respiratory droplets. Symptoms include fever, muscle aches, and lesions, which can be deadly if left untreated. There are two main strains, with the more deadly one endemic in central Africa and driving the current outbreak. Vaccines exist, but are typically reserved for those at risk or in close contact with infected individuals. Health experts outside Africa are monitoring the situation to assess the risk of further spread. The Africa CDC’s declaration aims to bolster responses to the outbreak, as the situation continues to evolve. Source: Apexnewsgh.com Thanks for reading from Apexnewsgh as a news publishing website from Ghana. We encourage you to freely share this story via social media platform and follow us on; Facebook on APEXNEWSGH-Tv or Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 0248250270/0256336062.
Mahama Slams Akufo-Addo Government for Maintaining COVID-19 Taxes Despite Pandemic’s End
Former President John Dramani Mahama has strongly criticized the Akufo-Addo-led government for continuing to impose COVID-19-related taxes, despite the pandemic having long since ended. Apexnewsgh reports Addressing attendees at the Mahama Youth Town Hall on August 12, 2024, Mahama expressed his concern over the persistence of taxes introduced to manage the economic challenges brought on by the COVID-19 crisis. Mahama noted that Ghana is the only country still being taxed for a pandemic that has passed, highlighting the COVID tax, a value-added tax (VAT) implemented by the government during the pandemic. Despite political parties’ commitments to eliminate this tax, it remains in force, frustrating many Ghanaians. The former president explained that the government’s hands are tied due to its revenue commitments to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which include the COVID tax. Mahama also criticized the Electronic Levy (E-Levy), a tax on digital financial transactions, labeling it as ineffective. In response, Mahama pledged that, if elected, his government would work to rationalize taxes, expand the tax base, and eliminate “obnoxious taxes” to alleviate the financial burden on Ghanaians while meeting the country’s fiscal obligations. Source: Apexnewsgh.com Thanks for reading from Apexnewsgh as a news publishing website from Ghana. We encourage you to freely share this story via social media platform and follow us on; Facebook on APEXNEWSGH-Tv or Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 0248250270/0256336062.
NDC Demands Apology from MP Annoh Dompreh for Calling John Mahama a ‘Curse on Ghana
A fiery response has been issued by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Communication Bureau in Nsawam-Adoagyiri, Eastern Region, demanding that Member of Parliament Frank Annoh Dompreh retract and apologize for his scathing remarks against former President John Mahama. Apexnewsgh reports During Dr. Bawumia’s Eastern Regional campaign tour, Annoh Dompreh labeled Mahama as a “curse on Ghana,” claiming that his attempt to be sworn in twice would bring a curse upon the nation. He urged voters to reject Mahama in the upcoming election, describing the December 2024 polls as a choice between “light and darkness,” with Dr. Bawumia representing the light and Mahama symbolizing darkness. The NDC has vehemently rejected Annoh Dompreh’s statements, calling him “arrogant” and accusing him of hallucinating. The party warned him to dread the “humiliating defeat” awaiting him in the Nsawam-Adoagyiri constituency on December 7, 2024. The NDC also mocked Annoh Dompreh’s “crocodile tears” shed before the people of Nsawam-Zongo, stating that they would not save him from defeat. The NDC’s statement, dated August 10, was a direct response to Annoh Dompreh’s remarks, and the party is now awaiting his apology and retraction. The battle of words between the NDC and the MP has intensified the political climate in the region, with the December elections looming large. Source: Apexnewsgh.com Thanks for reading from Apexnewsgh as a news publishing website from Ghana. We encourage you to freely share this story via social media platform and follow us on; Facebook on APEXNEWSGH-Tv or Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 0248250270/0256336062.
Drama Unfolds at Supreme Court Nominees’ Vetting as Minority Raises Constitutional Concerns
The appointment committee’s sitting on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, was marked by drama and chaos as the minority once again halted the vetting of two Supreme Court nominees, Justice Sophia Rosetta Bernasko and Prof. Richard Frimpong Oppong. Apexnewsgh reports Bawku Central MP Mahama Ayariga questioned the legal basis for their nomination, arguing that President Akufo-Addo exceeded his constitutional authority by increasing the number of Supreme Court Justices above 10. Ayariga’s motion to halt the vetting sparked heated exchanges, with the chairperson, Patricia Appiah-Agyei, ruling against the minority’s motion without a vote. The minority insisted that the exercise couldn’t continue without a vote, leading to further chaos. Minority Chief Whip Governs Kwame Agbodza accused Appiah-Agyei of plagiarizing her ruling from a social media post. After numerous attempts by the majority leader to persuade the NDC MPs, the votes were finally taken, resulting in a tie (7-7). According to parliament’s standing orders, this meant the minority’s motion to halt the vetting had been lost. The drama finally subsided, allowing Justice Sophia Rosetta Bernasko to answer questions from the committee members. The vetting process continued, but the constitutional concerns raised by the minority remained a contentious issue. Source: Apexnewsgh.com Thanks for reading from Apexnewsgh as a news publishing website from Ghana. We encourage you to freely share this story via social media platform and follow us on; Facebook on APEXNEWSGH-Tv or Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 0248250270/0256336062.
Mahama Unveils Ambitious Youth Entrepreneurship Plan, Promises 10,000 Start-ups Annually
Former President John Dramani Mahama and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) have launched a comprehensive Youth Manifesto, promising to revolutionize entrepreneurship and skills development if elected in the December 7 polls. Apexnewsgh reports The manifesto, unveiled in Accra on August 12, 2024, outlines a vision to create a vibrant ecosystem for youth entrepreneurship, with initiatives such as the “Adwumawura Programme” aimed at facilitating the creation, tracking, and mentoring of at least 10,000 youth-established businesses annually. Mahama and the NDC have pledged to implement an expanded National Apprenticeship Programme, providing vocational training and start-up support for artisans, as well as skills training programs and start-up kits. A Comprehensive Credit System will be developed specifically for youth entrepreneurs, along with a database of youth-run businesses to offer advisory services, marketplaces, and financial support. The manifesto also promises the establishment of a Young Entrepreneurs Microcredit institution with a seed fund of GHS750 million to disburse affordable loans to young entrepreneurs. In partnership with the private sector, the NDC will introduce Youth Innovation and Industrial Parks (YIIP) initiative to scale up small to medium enterprises created by young people, and leverage a Youth-In-Export-Initiative to stimulate foreign demand for Ghanaian products produced by young people. Mahama’s vision is to unlock the potential of Ghana’s youth, providing them with the tools and support needed to succeed in business and drive economic growth. Source: Apexnewsgh.com Thanks for reading from Apexnewsgh as a news publishing website from Ghana. We encourage you to freely share this story via social media platform and follow us on; Facebook on APEXNEWSGH-Tv or Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 0248250270/0256336062.
Pambros Salt Factory Workers Protest Against Chinese Takeover, Fear Job Losses
In a bold move, workers at the Pambros Salt Factory near Weija Junction in the Greater Accra Region staged a protest against the alleged attempt by traditional authorities to allocate parts of the salt mining area to Chinese business interests. Apexnewsgh reports Donning red and black attire, the workers passionately expressed their opposition to the move, fearing widespread job losses. The workers, numbering over 1,000, risk losing their livelihoods if the land transfer proceeds. Concerned workers spoke out about the potential impact, urging immediate intervention to prevent the takeover. One worker emphasized, “We won’t agree to this because we have nowhere else to go. Pambros produces salt, contributing to the nation’s economy. If our jobs are destroyed, how can we support the country as local producers?” The worker highlighted the significance of the salt industry, revealing that even the Jubilee House relies heavily on their produce. “President Akufo-Addo must take action on this,” the worker pleaded. Another worker echoed these concerns, calling for justice. “It’s unfair to give our land to the Chinese without our knowledge. We beg the traditional authorities to ensure justice is served.” The workers’ protest underscores their determination to protect their livelihoods and the nation’s salt industry from foreign takeover. Source: Apexnewsgh.com Thanks for reading from Apexnewsgh as a news publishing website from Ghana. We encourage you to freely share this story via social media platform and follow us on; Facebook on APEXNEWSGH-Tv or Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 0248250270/0256336062.