Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Gov’t Must Resolve TUC Row Quickly Before It Results In A Nationwide Strike

Member of Parliament for Mpraeso, Hon. Seth Acheampong says government should resolve its conflict with the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in the best possible manner without any side feeling aggrieved.

Addressing the TUC's demands on government during a panel discussion programme on U TV, Hon. Seth Acheampong called on the Mahama government to adopt measures to amicably iron out its differences with TUC.

TUC Must Consider Current Economic Pressure On Gov’t And Back Down On Its Demands

A member of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), Eric Ametor Quarmyne has appealed to the Trades Union Congress (TUC) to cooperate with government as it initiates policies to advance the progress of the economy.

Mr. Ametor Quarmyne, who also doubles as Communications Consultant to the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), called on the TUC to rescind its ultimatum to government to institute living wages for workers or otherwise face their wrath.

Friday, April 25, 2014

It's A Blatant Lie If Presidency Claims Mahama Has No Link With E&P Jet In Iran

Deputy Communications Director of the National Democratic Party (NDP), Ernest Owusu Bempah, has vowed to expose the dealings of President John Mahama in connection with the U.S air craft that landed in Iran which is under investigations by US authorities.

Speaking to Peacefmonline.com, Owusu Bempah stated emphatically that President Mahama cannot deny knowledge of his involvement in the allegations leveled against the country since he was seen at various locations that the US registered Bombardier Challenger, N604EP landed.

We Admit Mahama Erred And They've Disgraced Ghanaians; But US Should Be Lenient

A Communications team member of the Progressive People's Party (PPP), Charles Owusu has pleaded with the US authorities investigating the alleged unauthorized landing of an air craft in Iran not to take punitive action against the nation.

Charles Owusu fears the US may sanction the nation.

Thursday, April 24, 2014

God Should Spare Ghanaians The Possibility Of Another NDC 4yr Term

Central Regional Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwamena Duncan has advised ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), claiming the party needs to initiate some major changes as it buckles up for the 2016 general elections.

Kwamena Duncan stridently insisted that NDC should reshuffle its current leadership.

Gov’t Must Tell Us Why Prez Mahama Was Spotted At Every Place The Jet Landed

Former Member of Parliament for Asokwa, Hon. Maxwell Kofi Jumah has called on the Government of Ghana to make elucidations on the issues regarding President John Mahama's brother and the alleged unauthorized landing of a US jet in Iran.

A US investigative body has begun investigations into a U.S. registered Bombardier Challenger, N604EP, exhibiting a small US flag, linked to Ibrahim Mahama, junior brother of President John Dramani Mahama and his company; Engineers & Planners (E&P).

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Black Market To Thrive With Implementation Of New VAT Act 870

John Kumah, an NPP activist, has kicked against the agreement between commercial banks and the Ghana Revenue Authority to introduce tax on their services to Ghanaians.

Patrons of various banks in the country would have to pay more for any service their banks render to them from next month.

Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Sam Pee Yalley: Best Ever NPP Executives…But Sammy Awuku Is The Weakest Link

A leading member of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) and a Public Interest Lawyer, Sam Pee Yalley has launched a blistering attack on the newly elected National Youth Organizer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Sammy Awuku.

He urged Sammy Awuku to lead the NPP youth with a sense of maturity and desist from somehow his "childish" ways, now that he has been given an office in the party.

NPP Must Render An Unqualified Apology To Northerners – Sam Pee Yalley

Ghana’s Ambassador to India, Sam Pee Yalley has called on the leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to render an unqualified apology to residents of Tamale.

Mr. Pee Yalley reproved the NPP for vilifying the people of Tamale prior to their congress in the Northern Regional capital. He sought to remind NPP members of some previous comments they made against Northerners during the 2012 general elections.

Shooting Of 9 NPP Activists…Police Must Not Engage In “Selective Arrest”

Member of Parliament for Tema East constituency, Titus Glover has advised the Tamale Police Command not to be partial as they launch investigations into the shooting incident that happened last Thursday, prior to the National Delegates' Congress of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

Titus Glover appealed the Police to get to the bottom of the case and ensure that the culprits are brought to book.

Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Executives Should Iron Their Differences….Nana Addo Is My Preferred Candidate – NPP MP

Member of Parliament for Mpraeso, Seth Acheampong has called on the newly elected National Executives of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to unify the party for victory, come 2016.

Hon. Seth Acheampong urged the new executives not to be disunited at the political front.

The NPP, on Saturday, April 12, elected its executives during the party's National Conference held at Tamale in Northern Region.

Police Must Do Well To Apprehend Gunmen Who Fired At NPP Supporters In Tamale

Communications Consultant to the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Eric Ametor Quamyne has called on the Ghana Police Service to launch investigations into the alleged shooting incident that occurred on Thursday night, prior to the National Delegates Conference of the New Patriotic Party.

Friday, April 11, 2014

We Need A Mindset Change Towards Road Safety - MP

Member of Parliament for Bantama, Hon. Kwabena Kokofu has called on leaders and politicians in the country to lead a crusade against reckless driving on the roads in order to prevent road accidents in the country.

Road accidents have become rampant in the nation and contribute to woes of the Ghanaian citizenry. Going by available statistics from especially the Ghana Police Service Motor Traffic and Transport Unit (MTTU), road crashes keep rising each passing day.

Corruption Is Like Prostitution…Gov’t Can’t Eradicate It – Ade Coker

Greater Accra Chairman of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), Ade Coker says government cannot stamp out corruption in the country.

According to him, corruption is like "prostitution" and it has been festering on despite efforts by successive governments to curb the situation.

Thursday, April 10, 2014

Gov’t Must Address UTAG’s Concerns – Dep Min

Hon. Vincent Oppong Asamoah, the Deputy Minister for Water Resources, Works and Housing has called on government to address the demands of the University Teachers Association of Ghana.

The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) on Tuesday gave the government an eight-day ultimatum to address their Book and Research Allowance (BRA) or otherwise embark on a nationwide industrial action.

Wednesday, April 9, 2014

ASABEE: Freezing Increment Of Worker’s Salaries Will Worsen An Already Bad Situation

Former Information Minister in the erstwhile Kufuor government, Stephen Asamoah-Boateng has backed the Ghana Trade Union Congress (TUC’s) warning to government on the latter’s intended freeze of increment in workers' salary.

Mr. Asamoah Boateng argued that government's intention to freeze pay increases for workers is not the appropriate step to ameliorate the plight of Ghanaians.

Reconsider Fringe Benefits Of Gov’t Appointees…Instead Of Freezing Workers Pay Increment

Public Interest Lawyer and Ghana’s Ambassador-designate to India, Sam Pee Yalley has called on the Government to revise its decision to freeze pay increases for workers in the public sector.

According to Mr. Sam Pee Yalley, the government should adopt a more productive strategy to address the budget deficit which is said to be skyrocketing.

Monday, April 7, 2014

NDC MP Backs Signing Of EPA Agreement

There have been lots of discussions on the airwaves regarding the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) and whether the Government of Ghana should be signatory to the agreement.

Several Ghanaians have been wondering the impact that the EPA may have on the progress of the economy.

Friday, April 4, 2014

What Is So Special About “Tweaa” DCE That Prez Mahama Should Reinstate Him?

A member of the Progressive People’s Party (PPP), Charles Owusu has added his voice to calls on President John Mahama not to reconsider his decision to dismiss District Chief Executive of Ahafo Ano South, Gabriel Barima.

Mr. Gabriel Barima's reaction to heckles from people in his district took dominated headlines in the nation and beyond.

Is Gen Mosquito Trying To Undermine Prez Mahama’s Authority?

Former Member of Parliament for Asokwa Constituency, Maxwell Kofi Jumah has slammed the General Secretary of the ruling party, Johnson Asiedu Nketia for advocating the reinstatement of the Ahafo Ano South District Chief Executive.

Maxwell Kofi Jumah took a swipe at Mr. Asiedu Nketia, popularly called General Mosquito, during an interview with Peacefmonline.com.

Mahama Must Not Sign EPA If He Has Ghana’s Interest At Heart – NPP MP

Member of Parliament for Bantama, Henry Kwabena Kokofu has waded into the debate over the controversial Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA).

The EPA is a trade and development agreement intended to exist between the European Union and African, Caribbean and Pacific countries.

Mosquito’s Call For Tweaa DCE’s Reinstatement Shows NDC Is Full Of Indiscipline People

Deputy Communications Director of the National Democratic Party (NDP), Ernest Owusu Bempah has called on President John Dramani Mahama not to heed the plea by the National Executive Council of his party, to reinstate the Ahafo Ano South District Chief Executive (DCE).

Ernest Owusu Bempah made the call during an interview with Peacefmonline.com, stating emphatically that any attempt by the President to restore the DCE, Gabriel Barima, would be a "disgrace" to his administration.

Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Police Must Be Up And Doing – MP

New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Tema East constituency, Nii Kwartei Titus Glover has called on the Police Service to step up their game in combating crime in societies across the country.

According to Hon. Titus Glover, the recent happenings of serial killing have taken a different trend, hence the need for the Police to adopt new strategies to address the issue.

Does Prez Mahama Make Decisions Based On Party Dictates Or Provisions Enshrined In The Constitution???

General Secretary of the People's National Convention, Bernard Mornah has questioned the basis for the calls on President John Dramani Mahama to reinstate the District Chief Executive of Ahafo Ano South, Gabriel Barima.

Bernard Mornah censured the plea by the National Executive Council of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) which advocated the return of the DCE after his dismissal.

“Worst Ever Agreement” To Be Signed By A Ghanaian Gov’t?

Managing Editor of the “Insight” newspaper, Kwesi Pratt Jnr., says government's intended decision to sign the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) will be the "worst agreement ever" to be endorsed in the annals of Ghana's history.

Contributing to a panel discussion on Radio Gold's "Alhaji and Alhaji" programme, Kwesi Pratt stated emphatically that any agreement with the European Union to create a conducive business environment as specified under the EPA will spell doom for the nation.

Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Sefwi Wiaso Residents Accuse DCE Of Undermining Gov’t

Residents at Sefwi-Wiaso have accused their District Chief Executive of ordering headmasters of various schools in the district to prevent students from writing their terminal examination unless they pay a specified amount for the exams.