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Group Stands For Peace, Growth, And Develpoment applauds OSP’S independence and transparency in the airbus scandal.

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By Ivan Banns Abban Group Stands for Peace, Growth, and Development (GSPGD) commends the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) for its impartial investigation into the Airbus scandal and its principled stance in safeguarding the rule of law in Ghana. On Thursday, August 8, Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng confirmed that former President John Dramani Mahama was identified as ‘Government Official 1’ in UK court documents and ‘Individual 1’ in corresponding US filings. Despite this identification, the OSP found no evidence that Mr. Mahama engaged in any corrupt activities or received bribes during the transactions.BackgroundThe Airbus scandal, which dates back to the period of Mahama’s presidency, involved Ghana’s procurement of military transport aircraft from the European aerospace giant, Airbus. Allegations of impropriety

Ghana Gaming Comission Launches First Responsible Gaming Month To Project Users.

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Story By: Daniel Kwabena Asare Chief Executive Officer of the Gaming Community, Peter Mireku, has revealed that the responsible gaming month initiative is aimed at protecting players and ensuring the industry remains sustainable. He made the aforesaid statements on the sidelines of the official launch of Gaming Awareness Month here in Accra. In Ghana Gaming has become more than just a leisure activity. It has become a robust industry getting bigger every day. With Vast users jumping onto Gaming platform from all walks of life has called for the need for responsible Gaming practices in the country. The Chief Executive of the Gaming commission, Peter Mireku opined that “Gaming should be enjoyed as a leisure activity and not as a business nor profit, notwithstanding

Accra Central: Traders Lament Low Patronage                                              

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By: Ivy Abena Dede Narki Teye 30-8-2024 The downturn in economic conditions coupled with an inordinate preference for foreign goods has severely affected the sale of items in most parts of the country. For most traders, the situation has gone from far to worse highlighting a significant drop in patronage. At Accra Central, some expressed frustration over how it has adversely impacted their livelihoods and businesses. According to Alhassan, his business has suffered a nosedive compared to last year. "I sell footwear and other essential items, but the demand is low. We used to have robust sales, but now, we consider ourselves fortunate if a quarter of our stock is sold. It's taking a toll on us, “Justice Ofori another trader lamented. The prevailing economic hardship has

Neglected Police Post: Residents of Okushebi Worried As Weed Overrun Facility

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By Stanley Kwabla Arku Residents of Okushebi and Oshebleku, two neighboring communities in the Kpone Katamanso Constituency of the Greater Accra Region, are raising their voices in frustration over an abandoned police post that has been left to deteriorate. The facility, once a beacon of hope for improved security, now lies in ruins, overtaken by weeds and exposed to the elements. The police post, constructed by the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), was completed over four years ago with the intention of boosting security within the two growing communities. However, despite its promise, the structure has remained unoccupied and unstaffed since its completion, leaving the communities vulnerable to crime. The residents, who have long anticipated the deployment of personnel from the

Commemoration Of 61st Anniversary Of The Passing Of Dr. Du Bois

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By Makiza M. Latifa The W. E.B. Du Bois Museum Foundation in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism Arts and Culture has held a symposium on the life and legacy of Dr. W.E.B Du Bois in commemoration of the 61st anniversary of his passing.The event was held at the W.E.B Du Bois Memorial Centre for Pan-African Culture at Cantonments in Accra. Speaking at the event, Professor of Sociology at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, Karida Brown, eulogized him not only as one of the most valuable black minds to have ever lived but one of the most educated black people in the world who insisted on the full civil rights and increased political representation of black people world wide."He was one of

OTTO ADDO NAMES 23-MAN SQUAD FOR 2025 AFCON QUALIFIERS

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29/8/2024 A 23-man Black Stars squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025) qualifiers against Angola and Niger has been unveiled by Otto Addo – Head Coach of the male senior national team. The squad will commence preparation for the two qualifiers by camping on Monday, September 2, 2024. The matches which are scheduled for early next month will see the Black Stars lock horns with their counterparts from Angola on Thursday, September 5 in Kumasi (home game) at 4 o’clock pm local time (16:00 GMT). Otto Addo – Head Coach of the male senior national team. Their encounter with Niger comes off on September 9 in Berkane, Morocco (away game, 15:00 GMT) due to unavailable FIFA standard playing field in Niger. Full Squad

Group Petitions OSP Over $245 Million Eexpenditure On 13th Afrivan Games..

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Kwame Owusu Danso, President Forum for Accountable Governance Dear Sir, PETITION FOR INVESTIGATION INTO THE $245 MILLION EXPENDITURE FOR THE 13TH AFRICAN GAMES HELD IN GHANA To: Office of the Special Prosecutor From: Forum for Accountable Governance Date: August 26, 2024 We, the members of the CSO Forum for Accountable Governance, petition your office to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the entire $245 million expenditure for the 13th African Games, held from March 4 to March 23, 2024. Background: The 13th African Games were a significant international event hosted by Ghana, requiring substantial financial investment. However, concerns have been raised about the transparency, accountability, and value for money in the use of public funds. There are also concerns about procurement related breaches, conflict of interest and other forms

Forum For Accountable Governance OSP Over African Games Expenditure

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Kwame Owusu Danso, President Forum for Accountable Governance https://youtu.be/rfIt0AJ61lY Dear Sir, PETITION FOR INVESTIGATION INTO THE $245 MILLION EXPENDITURE FOR THE 13TH AFRICAN GAMES HELD IN GHANA To: Office of the Special Prosecutor From: Forum for Accountable Governance Date: August 26, 2024 We, the members of the CSO Forum for Accountable Governance, petition your office to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the entire $245 million expenditure for the 13th African Games, held from March 4 to March 23, 2024. Background: The 13th African Games were a significant international event hosted by Ghana, requiring substantial financial investment. However, concerns have been raised about the transparency, accountability, and value for money in the use of public funds. There are also concerns about procurement related breaches, conflict of interest and other forms

Dzata Foundation CEO, Ningo Prampram MP Underscore Importance Of Facilitating Self Sustainance Through Job Creation

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By: Gregory Pilkington Amoah Chief Executive Officer of Dzata Foundation, a non-governmental organization Vera George has underscored the importance of empowering people to be facilitate self sustainance through livelihood empowerment as opposed to leaving them to feed on breadcrumbs given by politicians. She made these comments on the sidelines of a livelihood empowerment scheme facilitated together with Member of Parliament for Ningo Prampram Sam Nartey George to provide various support to residents in the Ningo Prampram constituency as part of their mandate to champion development. This she says forms part of the drive to broaden the frontiers of livelihood empowerment in the Ningo Prampram which is being undertaken side by side with the office of the Member of Parliament for the Ningo

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