Ministry sets records straight on one-teacher-one-laptop brouhaha

 Teacher Unions in the country practically negotiated everything following the government’s one-teacher-one-laptop policy.

The spokesperson at the Ministry of Education, Kwasi Kwarteng, revealed this today media.

According to him, the teacher unions came up with the proposals and government had to accept it and they actually did every background check and made sure they procured quality laptops for our teachers.

He added that, the teacher unions came with the cost but the government also made sure that the laptops were in good shape before any support was given.

To him, the proposal, which was initiated by the teacher unions, also falls under the government’s transformational agenda and so accepting the proposal was in the right direction.

Every teacher in public school from the kindergarten to the senior high level would receive a laptop computer each.

The government would pay 70% of the cost of the laptop, while each teacher pays the remaining 30%

Meanwhile, a group calling itself Innovation Teachers Association has kicked against the initiative over what it described as an inflated cost of the laptops with unpopular brands.

It argues the government should have considered Acer, Del, or Toshiba which are popular brands instead of the Teachers Mate 1 (TM1) laptops.

But reacting to that, Mr Kwarteng said his outfit has no idea who the association members are, adding they are not recognised.

…..MR. KWARTENG…..

If you cannot do the job, leave – SIGA boss tells CEOs of State-owned Enterprises

The Director General of the State Interest and Governance Authority (SIGA), Stephen Asamoah Boateng, has expressed his disappointment in the conduct of some CEOs of State-owned Enterprises (SoEs) who failed to show up for a workshop.

This is an event to deliberate on a draft code of corporate governance for Enterprises.

Mr Asamoah Boateng, who admitted the event was streaming online, said it was still not enough that just a third of the participants had shown up.

Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta in July this year revealed that 47 SOEs had failed to file their annual financial statements to the Finance Ministry in accordance with the law.

This was at an event to sign a performance contract with the CEOs as he revealed that at the end of 2019, a net loss of ¢586.4 million had been recorded.

The former Communications Minister raised this matter again during his opening speech of the workshop. He insisted that indiscipline and a lack of commitment are partly to blame for the situation.

“If we’ve been entrusted to do a job, just put your brains to it, put your commitment to it and do it. If you cannot do it, ask permission and leave. Somebody is prepared to do the job”, he said.

The former Mfantsiman West MP insisted the document to be discussed was very crucial to turning the fortunes of the SOEs.

He recounted previous instances where he had consulted some CEOs on the law setting up SIGA.

…..SIGA…..

 

We will guard all polling stations- Mahama

Former President, John Dramani Mahama has hinted that, members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) will be on guard at every polling stations and coalition centers during the 2024 general elections.                            

Speaking to the Bono regional House of Chiefs during his “Thank you” tour to the Bono region said, this initiative is to avoid been cheated on by the New Patriotic Party.

According to him, they have learnt their lessons and will work hard to achieve their goal.

He added that, they will dialogue on what happened during the 2020 general elections and work towards the 2024 elections.

John Dramani Mahama has begun the second phase of his nationwide tour to thank Ghanaians for their support and votes in the December 2020 elections.

This phase of the tour will take him to the Bono East, Bono, Ahafo, Western North, and Ashanti Regions of the country.

Former President Mahama will meet with religious and traditional leaders, engage members, supporters, and sympathizers of the NDC, and also interact with the media.

.….MAHAMA……

The President of the Bono regional House of Chief who doubles as the Paramount Chief of Yeji Traditional area, Pimampim Yaw Kagbrese V commended John Dramani Mahama for showing maturity after losing the 2020 elections.

….. PIMAMPIM KAGBRESE……

 

Ejura murder: A-G set to begin committal proceedings of three accused persons

The Attorney General’s office is preparing for committal proceedings against three people standing trial in the murder of social activist, Ibrahim Mohammed, in Ejura.

The committal proceedings will prepare the grounds for full trial of the accused persons at a higher court.

A duplicate docket has been forwarded to the A-G’s office by the Police prosecution team.

Issakar Ibrahim, also known as Anyars and Fuseini Alhassan, both known NPP Polling Station Executives and Iddi Mohammed, a brother of the late social activist, are accused of murdering Kaaka Macho. 

Lead Prosecutor, Chief Superintendent Kofi Blagodzi told the court that the prosecution is counting on the A-G to begin committal proceedings after acknowledging receipt of the duplicate court docket.

According to him, they confirmed to the court that the docket has gone to the A-G’s office and then counsel from the other side, the accused persons, also confirmed it that he even followed up to the A-G’s office and they said the Police has given the docket to the A-G. Lawyers from the A-G’s office are preparing to come to court to do the committals.

……SUPT. KOFI BLAGODZI……

Meanwhile, the family of Issakar Ibrahim, also known as Anyars, in a first-ever media interview after the arrest of their relative, have expressed trust in the Police to thoroughly investigate the case.

Anyars’ brother, Balla Issakar is hopeful that his brother will walk free when the full trial begins.

…..BALLA ISSAKAR…..

PNC suspends Mr. Moses Dani and Mr. David Apasera

Leadership of the People's National Convention (PNC) has suspend their National Chairman, Mr. Moses Dani Baah and the 2020 flag bearer of the party, Mr. David Apasera for a gross misconduct.

Ashanti regional Secretary of the Party Sulemana Shaibu speaking to the media today in Ashanti region said, the decision to suspend the National Chairman and the 2020 flag bearer was taken at a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held at the GNAT Hall.

According to him, the two people breached the code and ethics of the party hence the need for them to be suspended.

He added that, an amount of GHC 1.7m funds have been squandered by these people which is very heartbreaking for them.

He noted that, the Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the party, Bala MeiKankan is now the acting leader and the National Chairman of the Party.

He urged the two suspended people to return all party properties within their vicinity.

The headquarters of the People’s National Convention (PNC) on September 1^st was thrown into a state of confusion as party leaders engaged in heated exchanges during a press conference to brief Ghanaians on the suspension of their National General Secretary, Janet Nabila.

On August 28, 2021, the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the PNC took a decision to indefinitely suspend Nabila over gross misconduct, insubordination, and incompetence.

…..SULEMANA SHAIBU……

 

Mahama and Seth Terkper are dangerous people- John Boadu

General Secretary for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr. John Boadu has stated that, former President, John Dramani Mahama and former Finance Minister, Hon. Seth Terkper are dangerous people.

Speaking to the Press today in Accra said these the economy of this country will decline drastically if these two duos are still in power.

 According to him, the economy declined during the regime of John Dramani Mahama.

He made this known after former President John Mahama has called on government to accept that its mismanagement and not Covid-19 has led to the current economic crisis the country is facing.

According to him, government’s consumption expenditure and the desire to spend beyond the country’s means has plunged it into the current crisis.

He was speaking at NDC’s Professionals Forum lecture series on Monday on the topic “The State of Ghana’s Economy-The Scorecard.”

But Mr. John Boadu reacting to this said, John Dramani Mahama and his government spent about GHC12bn only on the 2020 elections.

He added that,the economy of this country increased from 7% to 7.3%  and also discovered oil and depth to GDP ratio decreased 250%  t0 26% before former President, John Agyekum Kuffour left office.

He noted that, the NDC messed up with the economy without no covid-19 pandemic.

….JOHN BOADU…..

Why some Ghanaian women endure abusive marriages

Some Ghanaian women have shared varied opinions on why other women remain in abusive marriages in spite of the abuse they go through.

Their comments come on the back of the hike in spousal killings in the country.

Lately, the headlines have been dominated by all sorts of incidents surrounding spousal murder and physical abuse from the partners who initially swore to be each other’s keeper.

Some women within the Kumasi Metropolis speaking to the media on this development said, some women have hopes that their husband will change in some cases refers to the bible.

Others also said, they stay because of their kids and they want a better upbringing for their children so they sacrifice themselves in each way possible for them.

Some also revealed that, she is a single mother and she finds it difficult to cater for her kids.

….WOMEN…..

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Don’t be happy about coup d’état in Guinea- Hon. Manu

Deputy Defense Minister who doubles as the Member of Parliament for Atwima Kwanwoma District, Hon. Kofi Amankwaah Manu has expressed his disappointment towards some section of Ghanaians jubilating about the coup attempt on Guinean President, Alpha Conde.

According to him, those people clapping for the Military takeover in Guinea are visionless people.

Guinean Special Forces staged a coup on Sunday, capturing President Alpha Condé and announcing a nationwide curfew “until further notice” as well as the replacement of governors by the military.

As the world is still in shock over the unfortunate events, some members of the biggest opposition party are excited with the current situation in Guinea.

Barker-Vormawor on his Facebook page (Barker H Vogues), welcomed the coup in Guinea saying “Neho! I welcome the news of a military coup in Guinea. Still waiting on confirmation of its success. Hopefully a new transition process is put in place quickly. Guinea shall work again”.

But Hon. Amankwaah Manu urged those supporting the coup in Guinea should dare try it in Ghana if they think they are real men.

He added that, the Military Personals are up to the task in protecting the President and the country.

He noted that, they (Military) are working seriously hence the need for Ghanaians to live their lives freely without any fear.

….HON. AMANKWAAH MANU……

 

 

 

Ntabaanu: Residents commends Gov’t for solving their lighting system

Residents of Ntabaanu in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality have commended the government for solving their lighting system for them.

According to them, they havn’t seen light in the community for about 120 years but with the intervention of the Member of Parliament for the area, Hon. Emmanuel Agyei Anhwere and the Municipal Chief Executive, Hon. Michael Amoah Awuku they will soon see lighting system in the community.

Assembly member for the area, Hon. Yusif Yahaya also commended the MCD and MP for their good intervention.

He advised the residents to pay heed to everything the authorities will tell them in fixing the lighting system in the country.

He pleaded with them to collaborate with the authorities to fasten the operation.

…..HON. YAHAYA…..