Thursday, June 30, 2016

Bad PR . . . It’s Not Good Public Image For NPP - Baako On Ken's Attack On EC Chair

Kweku Baako has condemned remarks by the Assin Central Member of Parliament Kennedy Agyapong against the Electoral Commissioner Charlotte Osei.

Mr. Kennedy Agyapong claimed the EC Boss was appointed to her position after trading sex with some topnotch personalities in government.

Wednesday, June 29, 2016

I Refuse To Denigrate Mahama - Greenstreet Replies Critics

Presidential candidate of the Convention People's Party (CPP) Ivor Kobina Greenstreet has served notice to the critics of the President that he won't allow himself to their bidding.

According to him, he is not an agitator for any party or individual in the country.

90% Of Ghanaians Are Extremely Poor; Vote CPP For 'Apam Foforo' - Ivor Greenstreet

Mr. Ivor Kobina Greenstreet, Presidential candidate of the Convention People's Party (CPP), outlined his vision for Ghanaians on Tuesday during the 2016 Evening Encounter Series organized by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA).

The Evening Encounters aim at providing political parties an opportunity to present their candidates and manifestoes to the electorates.

CPP Would Introduce National ID Within 6 Months Into Office - Greenstreet

CPP Flagbearer Ivor Kobina Greenstreet has indicated that he will utilize the tropical African almond tree to boost the economy.

Addressing stakeholders in Ghana's electoral system, politicians and a section of the media at Alisa Hotel during the 2016 Evening Encounter series by the IEA, the CPP flagbearer disclosed that the government has failed to create jobs and further resolve the economic crises because it is bereft of ideas.

Flagstaff House Constructors Forgot There Will Be A Wheel-Chair Prez One Day

Presidential candidate for the Convention People's Party (CPP) Ivor Greenstreet has slammed constructors of the Flagstaff House for failing to provide a place for disabled persons in the Presidential edifice.

According to him, the constructors failed to recognize that one day there will be a President of the Republic of Ghana confined in a wheel chair.

'Kokrokoo' Panelists Denounce Politics Of Insults!

Panelists on Tuesday's edition of PeaceFM's flagship programme "Kokrokoo" were unanimous in their open condemnation of "politics of insults" which seems to be the ascendency with barely five months to go for this year's polls.

All the panel members; Prof Kofi Agyekum, Dean of the School of Performing Arts, University of Ghana, Legon, Managing Editor of the Insight Newspaper, Kwesi Pratt Jnr., Ashanti Regional Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Sam Payne and Deputy Communications Director of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Fred Agbenyo all decried the use of indecent words by political actors, which they agreed poses a serious threat to Ghana’s democratic dispensation as it can escalate into serious conflict with social, political and economic ramifications.

Tuesday, June 28, 2016

DESPITE, Sefa Kayi To Be Awarded In This Year's GMI Awards


Osei Kwame Despite
Osei Kwame Despite, Chief Executive of the Despite Group of Companies and Host of Ghana’s leading morning show Peace FM’s 'kokrokoo', Kwami Sefa Kayi are part of distinguishable awardees at this year’s Ghana’s Most Influential (GMI) Awards ceremony. 

Despite and Kwami Sefa Kayi placed 17th and 47th respectively in the yearly rankings by E.TV Ghana, Organizers of the GMI Awards. 

BRexit...ECOWAS Is Not EU; Cedi Will Strengthen Against Major Foreign Currencies - Seth Terkper

Finance Minister Seth Terkper has responded to the exit of Britain from the European Union (EU) and the consequences of the exit on Ghana's economy and Africa.

The Finance Minister has earlier indicated that Ghana is considering other markets aside the European and American bonds markets in order to maximize the country's output.

Finance Minister: ECG Not Gone...It's Not Privatized; The Transaction Is Only A Concession


Finance Minister Seth Terkper has stated categorically that the Electricity Company of Ghana is not being privatized.

Speaking in an exclusive interview with Kwami Sefa Kayi onPeace FM's 'Kokrokoo', the Finance Minister indicated that the company has been leased on a concessionary.

Monday, June 27, 2016

Chaos? No Way....Prez Mahama Even Endured NPP's 8mths Of Litigation! - Adu Asare

Presidential Staffer Kojo Adu Asare says President John Dramani Mahama will not supervise the Electoral Commission (EC) to plunge Ghana into chaos.

The Presidential Staffer was addressing the recent Supreme Court (SC) order to the Electoral Commission (EC) to submit the names of all those who registered with National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) card to it.

Friday, June 24, 2016

I Love Ghana More Than My Wife... - Karbo

Deputy Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Anthony Abayifa Karbo has called on the Electoral Commission to comply with the recent Supreme Court order.

Anthony Karbo was of a strong view that the EC is an institution mandated by the constitution of the land and so, can't assume a position bigger than the laws of the country.

Presidential Staffer Takes Supreme Court Judge To Task

Presidential Staffer and Former Member of Parliament for Adenta, Kojo Adu Asare has taken strong exception to comments by a Supreme Court Judge, Justice Sulley Gbadegbe, that the Electoral Commission (EC) must act in a way that will not plunge Ghana into chaos.

The Supreme Court Justice is reported to have expressed their displeasure over what they believe is the laissez-faire attitude of the EC in obeying their orders in the Abu Ramadan suit to expunge names of Ghanaians who registered with their National Health Insurance cards as captured in the voters register.

Thursday, June 23, 2016

Nana Addo Is Desperate . . . Considering His Age, This Is His Last Opportunity - Ofosu Ampofo

First Vice National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Samuel Ofosu Ampofo says Nana Addo Dankwah Akufo-Addo's "1-factory 1-district" promise to Ghanaians is an indication of his "desperation for power".

Mr. Ofosu Ampofo cast doubts over the possibility of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Flagbearer Nana Addo's ability to establish a factory each in every district in the country.

Critics Of "1-District 1-Factory" Just Making Noise About Nothing... - Kweku Baako

Senior Journalist Kweku Baako has called on critics of Nana Addo's "1-factory 1-district" commitments to keep silent because they are "just making noise about nothing".

Kweku Baako told host Kwami Sefa Kayi on Peace FM'sKokrokoo that Nana Addo has done nothing wrong by promising Ghanaians that he will set up a factory in each district when voted into power.

Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Boycott Of IEA Encounters Unfortunate; NDC Must Have A Bigger Tolerance Level - Baako

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has served notice that none of its candidates will participate in the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) Pre-Election Debate Series which comes off this year.

The party has released a statement notifying the Institute and the public that the "NDC, has, at its Functional Executive Committee (FEC), Meeting on Tuesday, June 21, 2016, decided not to participate in any debate to be organized by the Institute Of Economic Affairs (IEA), as far as it is related to the 2016 General Election.”

Tuesday, June 21, 2016

Pratt Flares Up . . . After Being Accused Of Defending NDC Better Than Gov't Communicators!

A discussion on the New Patriotic Party's promise to put up a factory in every district across the country turned into a war of words when one of the panelists on Peace FM's "Kokrokoo" show Tuesday, accused the other of defending the ruling party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) better than its (NDC) Communicators and losing his self-acclaimed socialist principles.

The free-for-all verbal exchange broke out when member of the NPP's Communication Team, Henry Nana Boakye, did not take kindly to assertions by Managing Editor of the Insight Newspaper, Kwesi Pratt Jnr., that the "1-district, 1-factory" idea being espoused by the opposition party is not feasible.

I Criticize NDC Severely, But. . .Why Can't NPP Do Same? - Pratt Yells

Editor-in-Chief of the Insight newspaper, Kwesi Pratt has expressed his resentments over the tags given him by the opposition New Patriotic Party.

Speaking on Peace FM's 'kokrokoo', Kwesi Pratt was bitter that the party cannot appreciate his apparent balanced submissions on national issues, particularly when it's an NPP issue aboard for discussion.

Ghana Will Be An Exporter Of Power Soon - Prez Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama
President John Mahama says that the government is making strenuous efforts to making Ghana a power hub.

Speaking at the maiden congregation of the University of Energy and Natural Resources in Sunyani last Saturday, President John Mahama indicated that as part of measures to solving the energy crisis, the country will be made a major power exporter.

Thursday, June 16, 2016

This Is Not Child's Play... - Kweku Baako Fumes

Editor-In-Chief of the New Crusading Guide, Abdul Malik Kweku Baako has cautioned political actors not to undermine the authority of the Supreme Court.

Discussing the Supreme Court directive to the Electoral Commission (EC) for the Commission to expunge National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) card registrants from the voter's register, Kweku Baako wondered why there should be any furore over the court ruling.

Wednesday, June 15, 2016

Ayariga Must Show Some Sense Of Seriousness . . . - Sam Payne

Ashanti Regional Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Sam Payne has advised the Flagbearer of the All People's Congress (APC) Hassan Ayariga to be serious in his political endeavour.

According to Sam Payne, the APC Presidential candidate should not repeat the attitude that he showed during the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) Presidential debate in 2012.

Why Do All The Prez Candidates Have Doctorate? We'll Soon Get Dr. Akua Donkor! - Pratt

Editor-in-Chief of the Insight newspaper, Kwesi Pratt has congratulated the Flagbearer of the All People's Congress, Hassan Ayariga for his endorsement during the party's national delegates’ congress.

APC held its delegates congress on Monday, June 13.

Reports indicate that majority of the party's delegates who were present at the Accra International Conference Centre, the venue for the Congress, were minors.

Tuesday, June 14, 2016

Pratt Slates NDC Ministers: They Dress To Kill . . . And Now Look Like American Tycoons

Kwesi Pratt has released a caustic attack on some Ministers in the country for being lazy and leaving their duties for President John Mahama to execute on their behalf.

According to Mr. Pratt, the Ministers only have comfortable positions in their offices whereas the President does the works that they were assigned to do.

Monday, June 13, 2016

Mac Manu Is An Honest Man... - Pratt

Kwesi Pratt Jnr. has sung the praises of the Campaign Manager of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Peter Mac Manu for admitting that it was his voice on a leaked tape recording that was roundly condemned recently.

Mr. Peter Mac Manu was captured on audio recording telling NPP faithfuls that the party will declare its own results the November 7 elections.

Thursday, June 9, 2016

Mac Manu's Communication Was "Problematic"

Editor-in-Chief of the New Crusading Guide, Kweku Baako Jnr. has described as "problematic" recent remarks by Peter Mac Manu that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) will declare the November 7 election results.

Peter Mac Manu, the Campaign Manager of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), was captured in an audio recording energizing some NPP faithfuls towards the 2016 general elections and stating emphatically that the party will go ahead to "declare the results" no matter what the Electoral Commission or any other institution does to probably restrict them.

Wednesday, June 8, 2016

Tariffs: We're In "Serious Distress" And Dying . . . - Kweku Baako Cries


Kweku Baako has called on the government and the major players in energy sector to devise better methods to address the headache of electricity bills on Ghanaians.

He blamed the government, the Public Utility Regulatory Commission and the Electricity Company of Ghana for the energy hardships confronting electricity consumers.

I Don't Agree With ECG Workers; There's A Problem With The Software - Pratt

Managing Editor of the Insight newspaper, Kwesi Pratt Jnr. has dared the Unionised Workers of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to proceed with their strike action.

Unionised Workers of ECG issued a 7-day ultimatum to the Public Utility Regulatory Commission (PURC) to withdraw its directive for the suspension of the electricity billing software.

Thursday, June 2, 2016

I Wasn't Hooted At By NDC Youth... - Parliamentary Candidate Dismisses Media Report

Edward Bawa, NDC Parliamentary candidate for Bongo constituency in the Upper East Region
Parliamentary candidate for Bongo constituency in the Upper East Region, Edward Bawa has denied reports that some NDC youth activists chased him out of an NDC meeting.

Edward Bawa stressed that he was not hooted at by activists of the ruling party as reports indicated.

KSF: Ghana Doesn't Need This Shambolic Deceptive Fan Fare - Kwamena Duncan

Central Regional Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwamena Duncan has cast shreds of doubt over President John Mahama's commission of the Komenda Sugar Factory to function.

The Komenda Sugar Factory at Komenda in the Central Region was commissioned by the President for domestic use and export.

Pratt: How Can I, A CPP Member Say Commissioning Of Komenda Sugar Factory Isn't Good?

Kwesi Pratt has commended President John Dramani Mahama and his government for reviving the Komenda Sugar Factory.

According to Mr. Pratt, revival of the factory will help create thousands of jobs for the people of Ghana.

Wednesday, June 1, 2016

Ghana's Economy Next To Nigeria's...It's Bigger Than Ivory Coast - Agbenyo Replies Nana Addo

Deputy Communications Director of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Fred Agbenyo has responded to NPP flagbearer, Nana Addo's assertion that Ghana imports plantain from Cote d’Ivoire.

Nana Addo, addressing an NPP branch meeting in Paris on Saturday, May 28, disclosed that the once buoyant country - Ghana - particularly in the agricultural sector is sharply declining as it imports plantain from Cote d’Ivoire.

Away!! NDC Supporters Sack Aspiring Parliamentary Candidate For Bongo (VIDEO)

NDC Constituency Executives and some youth activists at Bongo in the Upper East Region have reportedly chased out the party's aspiring Parliamentary candidate, Edward Bawa.

Edward Bawa was sacked during a meeting held at Vea in the Bongo when the he is said to have rudely interrupted the meeting proceedings.