Friday, May 29, 2015

NPP Needs Prayers - Addai Nimo Cries Out

Francis Addai Nimo, Fomer Presidential Aspirant of the New Patriotic Party, has advised members of his party to offer prayers for the NPP.

The NPP leader acknowledged that the party is experiencing difficult moments.

It's Premature For Afoko & Agyepong To Step Aside - Former NPP Presidential Aspirant

Paul Afoko (right) and Kwabena Agyepong (left)
New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Mampong, Francis Addai Nimo says it is premature for any member of the NPP to call for the resignation of the party's National Chairman and General Secretary.

According to him, the NPP can win the favour of the Ghanaian electorates, come 2016, when the party unites and puts its differences aside.

NPP U/P East Chairman's Death: Allow The Police, National Security To Do Their Work

Francis Addai Nimo, one of the Presidential candidates who contested Nana Addo during the party's Presidential elections last year, has called on his party members to allow the Ghana Police Service the freedom to conduct investigations into the murder case regarding the late Adams Mahama.

Speaking in an interview with Peacefmonline.com, Francis Addai Nimo admonished the rank and file of the party not to do anything to disrupt police investigations.

NPP Internal Strife: Cool Down Now!...Says Francis Addai Nimo


Former NPP Presidential Aspirant, Francis Addai Nimo has called for tempers to cool down within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the wake of recent happenings in the party.

Speaking to Peacefmonline.com, Addai-Nimoh noted that the recent controversies and petty squabblings in the NPP can only be solved when party members tolerate each other.

IEA Climate Change Confab: Gov't Should Ban The Import Of Old Cars To Ghana

H.E Stephane Gompertz, Ambassador, Climate Change for Africa and Indian Ocean, has called on governments to stop the importation of old items into Africa.

Addressing a gathering at this year's Climate Change Conference organized by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), he called on Africans to discourage the use of old imports from foreign countries because to him, "Africans have the right like any other, like French men, like Germans; to use modern up-to-date technology.”

Thursday, May 28, 2015

Agyepong's Reaction Was An "Overkill"...His "Combative" Approach Won't Help - Kweku Baako

Kweku Baako (right) and Kwabena Agyepong (left)
Kweku Baako Jnr. has condemned the seemingly combative approach adopted by the General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Kwabena Agyepong as his major strategy to remain in office.

Yesterday May 26, 2015, news about the resignation of Kwabena Agyepong became rife on the media scene.

Kweku Baako: Since The 90's NDC Hypocrites Have Always Tried To Criminalize Nana Addo

Managing Editor of the New Crusading Guide, Kweku Baako Jnr. has condemned the verbal attacks on the Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo following the escalation of the internal strife within the opposition party, particularly in the wake of the murder of the party's Upper East Regional Chairman Mahama Adams.

Nana Addo Should Have Called Kennedy Agyapong To Order - NDC Vice Chairman

First Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo has slammed Nana Akufo- Addo, flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for failing to instill discipline in Kennedy Agyapong.

Speaking on Peace FM's "Kokrokoo", Mr. Ofosu-Ampofo told host Kwami Sefa Kayi that Nana Addo should have called the Assin Central Member of Parliament (MP), Kennedy Agyapong to order.

NDC Critics Are Suffering From Selective Amnesia...Hypocrites!

Kweku Baako, Editor-in-Chief of the New Crusading Guide, says the critics who have made it their business to discuss NPP Assin Central Member of Parliament,Kennedy Agyapong's accusations against leading members of his party are "hypocrites."

Speaking to host Kwami Sefa Kayi on Peace FM's "Kokrokoo", Kweku Baako bemoaned the hypocritical posture of the ruling National Democratic Congress on the matter.

Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Police Homicide Squad Dispatched To Investigate NPP U/E Chairman's Death - DSP Cephas Arthur

The Ghana Police Service has dispatched a Homicide Squad to the Upper East Region to launch investigations into the death of the NPP Upper East Chairman, Mahama Adams.

Speaking in an interview with host Nana Yaw Kesse on "Kokrokoo", the Ghana Police Public Relations Officer (PRO) DSP Cephas Arthur disclosed that the Homicide Squad together with other equipped Police personnel has been deployed to the Region.

What Kind Of Democracy Is NPP Practicing? - John Jinapor Questions

Deputy Power Minister, John Jinapor has called on the leadership of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) to call their supporters to order.

Contributing to Peace FM's "Kokrokoo" Friday, he bemoaned the actions by some irate youth activists in the Upper East Region in the total destruction of the party's Regional Vice Chairman's car moments after news of the Regional Chair who was acid bathed to death went viral.

NPP Infighting Cum Acid Attack: How Different Is It From Boko Haram? - Kwesi Pratt Quizzes

Kwesi Pratt, Editor-in-Chief of the Insight newspaper, has charged the Ghana Police Service not to handle the culprits behind the death of the Upper East Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, Mahama Adams; with kid gloves.

Speaking on Peace FM's "Kokrokoo", Kwesi Pratt urged the Police Service to treat the acid attack on the late Mahama Adams as purely a criminal activity and not a party affair.

Don't Make Political Capital Out Of Late Mahama Adams' Death - Former MP Warns NDC

Former NPP Member of Parliament for Ahafo-Ano South, Stephen Balado Manu has cautioned the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) not to capitalize on the plight of the New Patriotic Party to score political points.

According to him, the recent 'evil' in the NPP is a novelty and should not be seen to be exclusive to the NPP.

NPP U/P East Chairman's Death; A Threat To National Security - Dep Min

Deputy Minister for Water Resources, Works & Housing, Kwabena Mintah-Akandoh has described the tumult in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) as a "threat" to national security.

Speaking on Kokrokoo onPeace FM, the Deputy Minister told host Kwami Sefa Kayi that the recent happenings in the NPP that led to the murder of the party's Upper East Regional Chairman Mahama Adams can have dire consequences on the nation.

Hoax Resignation Letter Saga...Agyepong Implicitly Accuses NPP Activists As Masterminds

Kwabena Agyepong has subtly accused some NPP functionaries of staging sabotage to oust him from post.

Speaking in an interview on Peace FM's News at 6 pm, the General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party, Kwabena Agyapong disclosed that his "resignation letter" is a mere hoax calculated to mar him.

If Afoko & Agyapong Must Step Down...Then Nana Addo Should've Resigned Long Ago - Pratt

Kwesi Pratt has rubbished calls by some activists of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) that the party's National Chair, Paul Afoko and General Secretary, Kwabena Agyapong must step down in the wake of the death of Mahama Adams, the NPP's Upper East Regional Chairman.

Speaking on Peace FM's "Kokrokoo", Kwesi Pratt questioned the logic in the demand for the two leaders to resign from their positions.

Friday, May 22, 2015

Ken Agyapong Strikes: Afoko, Kwabena Agyapong Behind Barbaric Attacks...

Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin Central, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong is enraged at the killing of the Upper East Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mahama Adam.

Mahama Adam died after two assailants poured acid on him. This unfortunate incident is raising tension in the party as some members are pointing accusing fingers at the National Chairman, Paul Afoko and the General Secretary Kwabena Agyapong. 

NDC MP Condemns Acid Attack On NPP Upper East Regional Chairman

NDC Member of Parliament for Prestea Huni Valley Constituency, Francis Adu Blay Koffie has called on the Police personnel to apprehend the assailants who poured acid on the late Mahama Adam.

The Upper East NPP Chairman, Mahama Adam suffered acid burns resulting in his death Thursday morning at the Bolgatanga Hospital.

Treat Acid Attack On Upper East NPP Chairman As "Purely Criminal" - NPP Communicator

Mahama Adams
NPP Communicator, Nana Boakye has condemned the acid attack on the party's Upper East Regional Chairman, Mahama Adams, and advised his party members and supporters not to resort to violence to thrash out their dissenting views.

Expressing condolence to the family of the deceased, he strongly appealed to the Ghana Police Command to treat the incident as purely criminal case.

Politics Does Not Approve Of Crime...Arrest The Suspects!!! - Atik Mohammed

Policy Analyst of the People's National Convention (PNC), Atik Mohammed has condemned the acid attack on NPP Upper East Regional Chairman which resulted in his death Thursday Morning.

Mahama Adams, Upper East Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), was entering his house on Wednesday when some assailants poured acid on his entire body.

Refrain From Political Discussions In The Media - Nana Addo Tells NPP Executives

Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo has called on all NPP executives and members to refrain from all political discussions in the media as the party mourns the late Upper East Regional Chairman, Mahama Adams.

Nana Addo released a statement Thursday morning on Facebook, urging the NPP "as a sign of respect to our dear departed Chairman" to remain calm as the NPP takes stock of their loss.

Wednesday, May 20, 2015

We've Not Sold ECG - Deputy Power Minister Tells Ghanaians

Deputy Power Minister, John Jinapor has debunked claims that the Electricity Company of Ghana will be sold out into private hands.

John Jinapor, speaking in an interview with host Kwami Sefa Kayi on Peace FM's "Kokrokoo", discounted the claims and stressed that the Government of Ghana has not made such concession.

Salutations During Issue Discussions On Radio Are A Waste Of Time - Kwesi Pratt

Kwesi Pratt Jnr., Editor-in-Chief of the Insight newspaper, has warned politicians and socio-economic commentators who get the opportunity to air their views on radio to stop exchanging pleasantries through the air waves.

Kwesi Pratt expressed worry over the conduct of panel members who instead of making their sound arguments in radio discussions, rather greet their relatives, constituents and dear ones.

Moses Asaga Does Not Respect; He's Either Dull Or Insulting Ghanaians - Kwesi Pratt

Moses Asaga
Kwesi Pratt, Managing Editor of the Insight newspaper has descended heavily on the Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) , Moses Asaga over his recent comments.

Moses Asaga, speaking on Peace FM's "Kokrokoo" regarding the new fuel prices told Ghanaians to appreciate the efforts by the Authority to have managed the increment at 9 percent.

One Day Ghanaians Will Wake Up & Realize Gov't Has Sold Us All!!! - Kwesi Pratt Jnr.

Kwesi Pratt, Editor-in-Chief of the Insight newspaper, has lambasted the Mahama administration over reports that the Electricity Company of Ghana is to be managed by a private company.

Contributing to discussions on Peace FM's "Kokrokoo", Kwesi Pratt opined that if the report of ECG's privatisation is true, then it is a betrayal of the promise government made earlier that it was not going to do so. 

Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Scrap NPA If It Has Become A Monster - Bernard Mornah Tells Prez Mahama

General Secretary of the People's National Convention (PNC), Bernard Mornah has called on the Government of Ghana to dissolve the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) over the introduction of new prices on petroleum products.

Hon. Kyeremateng Agyarko Commends Yvonne Nelson, Van Vicker & Co...

Hon. Emmanuel Kyeremateng Agyarko, Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency has commended Ghanaian actress Yvonne Nelson; actor,Van Vicker and their colleague celebrities who led the Dumsormuststop vigil on Saturday May 16, 2015.

The Dumsormuststop vigil was successfully organized by the Ghanaian celebrities to register their dissatisfaction with President John Dramani Mahama's inability to resolve the power crises.

Sarkodie, Yvonne Nelson & Co Are Ghanaians...Let Them Talk - Bernard Mornah

Bernard Mornah has waded into discussions regarding the famous #Dumsormuststopvigil that came off successfully on Saturday May 16, 2015.

Making his submissions on Peace FM's "Kokrokoo", Bernard Mornah, General Secretary of the People's National Convention (PNC), condemned the verbal assaults heaped on the Ghanaian celebrities who led the vigil.

Fuel Price Increment: This Is Politically Unwise...It's Not Good News! - NDC Youth Organiser

Ashanti Regional Youth Organiser of the NDC, Brogya Genfi, has described the recently announced petroleum price increment as an "unwise" political decision taken by the National Petroleum Authority (NPA).

Speaking on Peace FM's "Kokrokoo", Brogya Genfi told host Kwami Sefa Kayi announcement of the new adjustments in petroleum products will affect the image of government as well as growth of the economy.

Monday, May 18, 2015

NPP Is Demon-Possessed; NDC "Juju Men" Have Cast A Spell On Us - NPP MP

Member of Parliament (MP) for Kpandai of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mathew Nyindam says the internal wrangling in the New Patriotic Party is a spiritual warfare and so, needs divine intervention.

Speaking on Asempa FM's "Ekosii Sen" programme, Michael Nyindam stated emphatically that members and leadership of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) are responsible for the infighting in the NPP.

NPP Infighting: Simply "Overthrow" The Leaders You Don't Trust - Kobby Fiagbe Proposes

Editor of the Ghanaian Lens newspaper, Kobby Fiagbe has called on members of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) to "overthrow" the party's leaders if they do not repose confidence in them.

Speaking on Peace FM's "Kokrokoo", Kobby Fiagbe told host Nana Yaw Kese that the infighting and bickering in the NPP have exceeded its limits and it's time the party's members made a decision on who to trust among its leaders.

Friday, May 15, 2015

It's Disappointing That Some Leaders Insulted Us...We Just Want Our Voices Heard - Yvonne Nelson

Ghanaian actress Yvonne Nelson has expressed shock about the kind of reactions directed at her from some leaders in the country.

Speaking to sit-in host Nana Yaw Kesse on Peace FM's "Kokrokoo", Yvonne Nelson was utterly astounded that leading political figures launched vituperative attacks at her person following the launch of her #Dumsormuststop crusade.

Ghanaians Deserve Better...We're Not Happy - Yvonne Nelson Tells Mahama

Yvonne Nelson 
Ghanaian movie luminary, Yvonne Nelson has reiterated her call on President John Dramani Mahama and authorities in charge of the energy sector to rectify the power problems affecting the nation.

Speaking in an interview on Peace FM's "Kokrokoo", Yvonne Nelson addressed her concerns to the government stating emphatically that Ghanaians deserve better services from State agencies.