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We Don’t Need This . . . – Opanyin Agyekum Tells NDC After Commonwealth Petition | Politics

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Dean of the School of Performing Arts at the University of Ghana, Professor Kofi Agyekum, has criticized the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) for bypassing institutions in the country to seek help in an international entity, the  Commonwealth of Nations.

The NDC has petitioned Commonwealth to monitor the human rights situation in Ghana as well as what they say is criminal persecution of its members.

General Secretary of the party, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, who announced this at a press conference Monday, February 28, said it was necessary to send the petition due to the “harassment, criminal persecution and human rights violations” against some NDC leading members including their National Chairman, Samuel Ofosu Ampofo.

“There are some practices that are not in accordance with good governance and the principles of the Commonwealth so we have petitioned them to take the appropriate action,” he added.

He further went on to cite the case of the Republic v Stephen Kwabena Opuni and two others, saying the Judge, Justice Clemence Honyenuga, hearing the case, made some pronouncements which “in any fair legal system would warrant his recusal from the case on the ground of real likelihood or appearance of bias”.

General Mosquito as he is popularly called also made reference to the case involving the Republic vrs Samuel Ofosu Ampofo and Anthony Kwaku Boahen and the Republic Vrs Cassiel Ato Forson among others as examples of the criminal persecution of NDC members saying, “the conduct of the government of Ghana in this matter has been dreadful leaving no doubt the government is bent on a conviction regardless of the quality of the evidence”.

“This is a brazen abuse of power by the government,” Mr Asiedu Nketia added.

Prof. Kofi Agyekum, also known as ‘Opanyin Agyekum’ contributing to a panel discussion on Peace FM‘s morning show ‘Kokrokoo‘ said: “in traditional form of governance we go according to hierarchies . . . there are steps and protocols in handling issues; you don’t just get up and go to the top. When that happens we disrespect state institutions . . . meanwhile, there are others who hold Ghana in high regard. We don’t need this especially when our economy is facing challenges.”

He further pleaded with the opposition party to “withdraw the case and believe in the country’s court system”.

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Archibald Cobbinah Picks Nomination Forms To Contest NPP Greater Accra Regional Elections | Politics

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Archibald Cobbina, a Greater Accra Regional Chairman hopeful of the New Patriotic Party, has picked his nomination forms to contest the incumbent, Mr. Devine Agboho.

Accompanied by scores of excited supporters clad in party paraphernalia embossed with his image, Mr. Archibald Cobinnah arrived at the NPP Regional Office at Dzowulu in Accra, picked his nomination forms and later addressed the supporters.

He pledged to build an election winning machinery in Greater Accra which will aid the party to win back the lost constituency seat in the 2024 elections.

He called on delegates to vote massively for him as he had undoubtedly become a unifying force in the party.

“My track record is there for all to see…I am selfless, hard working, dedicated and all these qualities are needed right now for the overall success of the party”, he said.

To him, his vision for the party is to bring unity between the rank and file of the NPP in the region.

He also promised to promote and maintain healthy working relationships at all levels of authorities within the party to help members give out their best for the party. 

Having worked closely with the rank and file of the party for a very long time, he believes he is the right and competent person for the job.

Mr. Cobbinah promised to work effortlessly to empower the grassroots when given the mandate.

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Your ‘Propaganda Masturbation’ Demystified – Baako Mocks Achimota Forest Rumormongers | Politics

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Seasoned journalist, Abdul Malik Kweku Baako has responded to speculations that the Achimota Forest has been sold.

The rumored sale of the forest reserve sparked agitations on social media with people blasting the government.

The public outcry was premised on an Executive Instrument (E.I) that circulated online reading that the land ceases to be a forest reserve.

“An Executive Instrument (E.I.) 144 gazetted on behalf of President Akufo-Addo by the Lands Minister Samuel Abdulai Jinapor indicates that effective May 1, 2022, the land on which the Forest is located shall cease to be a forest reserve.”

“The President’s action was in accordance with Section 19 of the Forest Act, 1927 (CAP. 157) which gives him the authority to declare that particular land is no longer required as a forest reserve,” portions of the E.I stated.

Addressing the issue during Peace FM’s “Kokrokoo” show Wednesday morning, Kweku Baako described the speculations as a “propaganda masturbation”.

He noted that the E.I that surfaced on social media was done for mischief purposes explaining that those who leaked it only showed the front page and strategically ignored the inside pages that would make the public know the truth.

He also wondered why the rumormongers didn’t also showcase E.I 154 which proves the forest is not sold.

“With E.I 144, it was very simple. If it’s not for mischief purposes, there is no way you will be alarmed…The worst part is the exclusion of the E.I I54 from the narrative. That too was deliberate because when you peruse the 154, you will find out that [oh, hold on here] Achimota Forest as it is clearly is being preserved and protected”, he told host Kwami Sefa Kayi.

Assessing the speculations, he concluded that “those are distortions, misrepresentations” and lauded the Lands and Natural Minister, Samuel Abu Jinapor for setting the record straight in a statement where he emphasized that “Government has and will never sell Achimota Forest” and assured the general public that “no development can take place without the express approval of the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, taking into consideration the ecological integrity of the Forest”.

“So, this matter is demystified. The propaganda masturbation was curtailed and curtailed quickly”, Kweku Baako accentuated.

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Kwabena Agyepong Appeals To NPP To Pay His Wages, SSNIT Contributions (VIDEO] | Politics

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Former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwabena Agyepong has revealed he is yet to receive salary for his service.

According to him, the work of the General Secretary is the only full-time executive position in the party and the person is entitled to monthly salary.

The NPP, he stated also pays the SSNIT contributions of the General Secretary but his case was different.

“There was only GHS89 in the party’s account when I assumed office as the General Secretary. For the first month, I used my money to pay the workers at the party headquarters and our Treasurer, Abankwah Yeboah can bear witness” he said on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen programme.

Mr. Agyepong said all attempts to get the party to pay the money due him has proven futile.

“I have written several times to Chairman Blay and reminded him his tenure is about to end so he should do something because I don’t want it to get into another administration but he hasn’t responded” he bemoaned.

The former NPP General Secretary said he is ready to forgo the salary but not the SSNIT contributions.
 
“If they think I’m not due anything, they should pay my SSNIT contributions because all other General Secretaries have benefitted. Sir John until his death was even staying in an official apartment,” he stated.

The reason he is speaking now, Mr. Agyepong said is to let people know the unfair treatment he has been subjected to over the years despite his selfless service to the NPP.

Kwabena Agyepong was reinstated in 2021 following his suspension in 2015 after he petitioned the NPP’s National Executive Committee (NEC).
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