National Cathedral Contribution Is Voluntary – Bawumia

23/08/21

The Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has explained that the contribution towards the building of the National Cathedral is a voluntary exercise.

According to him, ‘’I have contributed and will contribute some more’’ therefore he is calling on Ghanaians to voluntarily contribute funds to build the national cathedral.

Dr Bawumia who was speaking when he joined the Adabraka Official Town branch of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana to celebrate the 30 years of ministry of the District Minister Rev. Kwadwo Owusu Sarpong in Accranoted that he is confident the building of the cathedral will uplift the glory of God.

He explained that “I want to make one point before I sit down. As you all know there are efforts to build a national cathedral. We must build the cathedral, it is a voluntary exercise, anyone who wants to contribute can contribute. I have contributed and I will contribute more so I encourage everybody to think about it and let us build it. It is not for anybody, it is for Ghana and the glory of God”.

Dr Bawumia said “Ghana needs your rich and knowledge and experience in the area of development and social services at the local, regional and national levels.

“Your professional competence will serve our people well as the Apostles of hope, the church and society need Wiseman alike.

“I implore you to let your voice be heard in the national discourse. The nation needs independent voices like yours. Be assured that you are on the side of God and he will keep watch over you’’ the Vice President noted.

He lauded the role of faith-based organizations in the country is spearheading development in the country, and also acknowledged the immense contribution of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana in partnering government for development.

…. BAWUMIA …..

23/08/21

Second suspect picked up in connection with gruesome Abesim killings

A second suspect is in police custody after the killing of three persons at Alaska near Abesim in the Sunyani Municipality of the Bono Region.

The Director of Public Affairs at the Ghana Police Service, Superintendent Alexander Kwaku Obeng, disclosed this when the Inspector General of Police George Dr. Akuffo-Dampare, visited Abesim to commiserate with the bereaved families.

“Two suspects are in our custody, one you are aware of… the second one’s name is withheld,” he said.

Superintendent Obeng also disclosed that Clinical Psychologists would be assigned to the affected two families and police personnel involved in the investigation.

Shocking details emerging after the arrest indicated that the first suspect, 28-year-old Richard Appiah, had human parts of one of the deceased persons in his fridge.

After reports were made to the police, they found one of the deceased cut to pieces in a fridge whilst two other deceased persons were found in other rooms in Richard Appiah’s home.

Two of the deceased have been identified as 12-year-old Louis Agyemang Junior and Stephen Sarpong, aged 15.

The discoveries were made on Friday evening a little after 11:00 pm.

The stepfather of one of the victims had reported that Richard Appiah had taken his son to his house but had not returned.

He later effected a citizen’s arrest of Richard Appiah, with the help of his four brothers, according to a police report.

…..SUPT. KWAKU OBENG…..

 

23/08/21

Annoh-Dompreh Blasts NDC Minority over Agenda 111 Propaganda

The Majority Chief Whip, also the Member of Parliament (MP) for Nsawam Adoagyiri in the Eastern Region, Frank Annoh-Dompreh has rubbished the Minority in Parliament for describing the government’s Agenda 111 initiative as nothing short of a public relations rhetoric to appease angry citizens.

President Akufo-Addo recently cut sod for the commencement of the construction of Agenda 111 hospitals initiative across the country and has been criticized by the biggest opposition party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC).

The Minority in Parliament claimed the Agenda 111 initiative to build hospitals across the country within 18 months is just a populist tactic to make the country feel that there is the urgency to construct 111 hospitals because of the coronavirus pandemic.

But the Majority Chief Whip reacting to the Minority’s claim asked them to shut up if they do not have anything reasonable to say.

According to him, the Minority intends to undermine the efforts of the government as they believe the initiative will project the ruling government.

Explaining the agenda behind the initiative, Annoh – Dompreh stated that “Agenda 111 has been a longtime project of the NPP, “we did not just decide to implement such a policy and I think the minority must get their facts right before they criticize. With this project, eminent people were assessed, and at a point in time, they even had to look for land. The government decided to certify validation, so all lands for the projects have been validated”.

…. ANNOH- DOMPREH …..

 

 

 

 

23/08/21

‘He was my friend, I could never have suspected him’ – Father of murdered JHS student

The father of the 15-year-old boy, Stephen Sarpong, who was allegedly killed and his body butchered and stored in a double door fridge, has described the suspect, Richard Appiah as a friend and business partner.

Speaking to the media, he said he could never have suspected his friend of committing such an atrocious act against him and his family.

The 28-year-old suspect is in police custody in Sunyani after the butchered body parts of the JHS 2 student were found in his double door fridge.

The lifeless body of the suspect’s 12-year-old stepbrother, Louis Agyemang, and a yet-to-be-identified body was also found in his apartment.

The father of Stephen Sarpong, Yeboah Asuama, said, “It was a Sunday when my son told me that he was going to the canteen we operate about 300 metres from our home. But, unfortunately, that was the last time we saw him.

“We had waited for him the entire night to return, but he didn’t. So the next morning, we reported the incident to the Police. We heard nothing concerning the police investigation until this morning when we heard that our neighbour had killed Stephen.

“When we went to look, he [the suspect] had butchered Stephen’s hands, his feet, and head and stored it in his fridge.”

According to him, the suspect, Richard Appiah, was a friend he worked with in the construction business. The suspect was a surveyor.

….YEBOAH ASUAMA…..

 

23/08/21

Road Accident: Majority of accidents are caused by overtaking- NRSA

The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has bemoaned the sudden spike of road accidents in the country.

According to their data, more than 1000 people in the country have died as a result of road accident from January to April.

Ten people yesterday died whiles others are receiving treatment at the Winneba Trauma and Specialist Hospital, after two Yutong buses with registration number GN 4741-10 and GS 6262-19, collided head-on at Gomoa Mampong on the Accra-Cape Coast highway yesterday.

This accident comes shortly after 9 persons were also confirmed dead after a Sprinter Benz bus they were traveling on got involved in an accident on the Apedwa stretch of the Accra-Kumasi highway on Saturday, August 21, 2021.

The deceased are 5 females and three males, including a 6-month-old baby.

This adds to the numerous accidents that have occurred already this year, and taken many lives, while leaving several others injured.

Director- General of NRSA, Mrs. May Obiri Yeboah has stated that, majority of road accidents that have occurred within two- three weeks are caused as a result of wrong overtaking.

According to her, drivers who overtake a car at a top speed sometimes end up crashing on the incoming vehicles which claims many lives.

She pleaded with drivers to drive carefully especially during the night to prevent accidents from occurring.

….MRS. MAY FIRST …..

She again advised passengers to voice out if drivers drive carelessly.

…. MRS. MAY SECOND ….

Akufo-Addo on CSOs: The President was performing for an audience – Bright Simons

The Honorary Vice President of IMANI Africa, Bright Simons has stated that he doubts the sincerity of President Akufo-Addo’s criticism of the operations of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in the country.

His comment is in response to statements made by President Akufo-Addo when he met with the Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition at the Jubilee House on the country’s fight against corruption.

The President was reported to have expressed concern about the politicization of alleged corruption-related issues but said he would continue to pay heed to the disquiets and suggestions on the matter to strengthen the fight against the canker.

“It is unfortunate that the perception is that the commitment of government is waning, especially when two or three facts are taken into account,” President Akufo-Addo stated.

Speaking to the media, Bright Simons explained that he formed this opinion because the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has been known for employing CSO-type engagement, hence the President would only make such submission if the activities of CSOs do not support the interest of his government.

“Unless you are not a democrat, you don’t understand democratic participation, it will be very difficult to, with a straight face, hold that CSOs do not contribute remarkably, extraordinarily to the progress of our democracy and to the quality of our democratic institution, which is why I say that the President was performing for an audience.”

“That is surprising giving the President’s own party [NPP] has been a prolific user of CSO-type engagement with the political space in Ghana. [We have] Let My Vote Count, Alliance of Accountable Governance. The President’s party is one of the well-known pioneers for setting up politically aligned think tanks like the Danquah Institute. It dates back even before the transition into multiparty rule with the Young Elephants Club with a whole lot of civil society type engagement.

…..BRIGHT SIMONS…..