If SC Judges Consider Montie 3 Sentence Fair, We Leave Them To Their Conscience! - Adu Asare

Presidential Staffer, Kojo Adu Asare has added his voice to calls on President John Dramani Mahama to exercise his discretionary power under Article 72 in the Montie FM saga. Contributing to Peace FM's "Kokrokoo" Friday, Adu Asare noted that the President, in exercising his powers to pardon the three convicts; Salifu Maase alias Mugabe, Alistair Nelson and Godwin Ako-Gunn, will not be undermining the Supreme Court.

Montie Contemnors Practiced "Media Terrorism" & Have Been Bitten - Ursula

Ablekuma West MP, Ursula Owusu Ekuful has counseled President John Dramani Mahama not to heed calls for him to pardon the convicted Montie contemnors. The contemnors were sentenced to four months imprisonment each with a fine of GHC 10000 for contempt of court. Owners of the radio station were also fined GHC 30000 in the contempt suit.

Ghana Isn't Progressing Because Of "Hypocrisy & Double Standard"!

Dela Edem, member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Communications team, has condemned the hypocrisy of Ghanaians. Speaking on Peace FM's 'Kokrokoo' regarding the sentencing of the three Montie FM contemnors, Dela Edem stated emphatically that Ghana is not "progressing because of the double standard nature of all of us; Hypocrisy!”

PHOTOS: Sympathizers of Jailed Montie 3 To Donate Foodstuffs

Some sympathizers of Salifu Maase, Alistair Tahiru Nelson and Godwin Ako-Gunn are believed to be gathering some foodstuffs for the trio as they spend four months in their prison cells.

The sympathizers have apparently arranged some foodstuffs for the convicts.

The foodstuffs include some tubers of cassava, a bunch of plantain, kontomire and a fowl. 

'Mills Tormentor' Kofi Adams Now Mahama's Darling Boy...Desecration!

Kwamena Duncan says the election of Kofi Adams into the leadership cadre of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is a "desecration of the memory of the late President John Evans Atta Mills." Kofi Adams is the National Organizer of the ruling party and a member of President John Mahama's campaign team. Mr. Adams reportedly attacked the compentency of the late President Mills in the run-up to the NDC's Sunyani Primary during the FONKAR/GAME .

Ghanaian Economy Is In Serious Trouble . . . ! - Kwesi Pratt

Finance Minister, Seth Tekper presented a mid-year budget review and a supplementary budget to Parliament on Monday. The Minister asked Parliament to approve GHC 1.8 billion to help run programmes and policies for the rest of the year. Mr. Tekper is however optimistic the economy is rising contrary to views by opponents that it is sinking.

Building An Economy Is Not An Event . . .It's A Process & Can Delay - Fred Agbenyo

Fred Agbenyo has assured Ghanaians of a 'Better Ghana' under the administration of President John Dramani Mahama in the year 2017. The Deputy Communications Director of the ruling National Democratic Congress stated on Peace FM's 'Kokrokoo' that Ghanaians should be prepared for a new wave of change in the economy because the Mahama government has outlined several developmental projects to enhance the growth of the economy.

Concert Of Grace 2016; " A New Beginning" At PIWC

The Sanctuary of Grace Incorporated (SOGI), a non-denominational ministry, is set to hold the 2nd edition of its annual worship and praise programme dubbed "Concert of Grace (COG)”. The event comes off from Saturday, August 13 to Sunday, August 14, this year at 4pm at the Pentecost International Worship Center (PIWC), Asokwa, in Kumasi.

Supplementary Budget Is A Ploy To Spend Our Money Lavishly Before Leaving Office!

Seth Tekper

Parliamentary Aspirant for Efutu of the People's Progressive Party (PPP), Nana Ofori Owusu says the Mahama government's budget as a "killer budget". Finance Minister Seth Terkper is asking Parliament to approve GHC 1.8 billion to support the budget after huge revenue shortfall.

IMF Has Made Mahama A "Puppet" President - PPP Parliamentary Candidate

Nana Ofori Owusu, a member of the Progressive People's Party (PPP), has described President John Dramani Mahama as a "puppet and a remote control" Head of State. According to Nana Ofori Owusu, President John Mahama cannot make any decisions without bootlicking to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Blame EC For Rejection Of Nov 7 Date - MP

Hon. Simon Osei-Mensah, Member of Parliament for the Bosomtwe Constituency has described the Electoral Commission (EC) and the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) as "anti-Ghana", claiming their behaviour towards the organizing of this year's elections is proof of their opposition to everything good. Contributing on Peace FM's 'Kokrokoo', Hon. Osei-Mensah wondered why the ruling NDC seems to be in bed with the EC, hence supporting all the electoral body's decisions.

Election Date: EC Delayed Unnecessarily . . . MPs Voted Along Party Lines - Pratt

Senior Journalist, Kwesi Pratt has blamed the Electoral Commission (EC) for the rejection of a proposal to hold elections in November instead of the status quo (December). Parliament on Thursday, July 21st failed to achieve at least 184 YES votes for the two-thirds majority in support of the Constitutional Amendment Bill 2016 to move the date from December 7 to November 7.

This Contempt 'Animal' Shouldn't Turn Us Into "Cowards" - Kweku Baako

It's obvious that what has become a known term in Ghana's political circles as "Montie 3 saga" may pose daunting challenges to journalistic work in the nation. Naked apprehension in the line of duty by media practitioners may become very evident now as the country awaits the sentencing of the Montie FM contemnors, amidst fears that any lenghty conviction could gag the media in the discharge of its work.

Judges Should "Go Slow" On Mugabe & Co; "Their Speeches Are Indefensible" - Ofosu Ampofo

NDC First Vice National Chairman, Samuel Ofosu Ampofo has appealed to the Supreme Court Judges to "go slow" on the Montie FM contemnors. The trio at the centre of the contempt suit, Salifu Maase alias Mugabe, Alistair Tahiru Nelson and Godwin Ako-Gunn have erred but as they await their sentencing; Mr. Ofosu Ampofo believed the Judges would be merciful towards them.

Ken Kuranchie, Atubiga Were Imprisoned; Montie 3 Deserve Same - Nana Boakye

NPP Communicator, Henry Nana Boakye has prayed the Supreme Court to sentence the contemnors, Salifu Maase alias Mugabe, Alistair Nelson and Godwin Ako-Gunn to prison. Speaking on Tuesday's 'Kokrokoo' on Peace FM, Nana Boakye, popularly called Nana B stated categorically that the trio deserve to face life in prison to serve as a deterrent to others.

Montie 3: Every Human Errs . . . - Kwesi Pratt Pleads

Kwesi Pratt has over the weeks been praying the Supreme Court Judges temper justice with mercy on the contemnors in the Montie FM contempt case. The veteran journalist, Kwesi Pratt has been pleading clemency for the three persons; Montie FM's political programme host Salifu Maase a.k.a Mugabe and his panelists, Alistair Nelson and Godwin Ako-Gunn.

Montie Hearing: Contemnors Found Guilty . . . Case Adjourned To July 27

The Supreme Court has pronounced a staff of an Accra-based Montie FM, Salifu Maase alias Mugabe and two panelists guilty of the contempt suit against them. The court presided over by Justice Sophia Akuffo found the trio guilty of scandalizing the court, defying and lowering the authority of the court and bringing it into disrepute.

Supreme Court Plays "We'll Marry Judges" Tape...Justice Baffoe Bonnie Recuses Himself

There was a loud silence and a drop of a pin could be heard when the Supreme Court played the contents of a controversial audio which has become the subject of a contempt case against a staff of an Accra based radio station Montie FM and two panelists. Prior to the airing of the tape, lawyers for the contemnors pleaded with the court not to playback the contemptuous audios.

EC Has Not Deleted NHIS Card Registrants From Voters' Register - Abu Ramadan Insists

Abu Ramadan says the Electoral Commission (EC) has not deleted names of National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) card registrants from the voters register. Speaking on Peace FM's 'Kokrokoo', Abu Ramadan expressed disappointment in the Electoral Commission's Chairperson, Charlotte Osei over her adamant disposition to comply with the court ruling.

Montie FM Saga: When The Adulations Overflow; You Feel Like 'Agyemang' - Kojo Oppong-Nkrumah

New Patriotic Party (NPP) Parliamentary candidate for the Ofoase-Ayirebi, Kojo Oppong-Nkrumah has advised media practitioners not to glory in the acclamations they get from the public. According to him, management of media houses and journalists across the nation shouldn't take pride in the praises showered on them and use it as an excuse to misbehave in their line of duty.

Threat To 'Marry Judges' . . . Montie FM 3 Are Political Nonetities - Dela Edem

Dela Edem, a member of the Communication team of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) says the Montie FM panelists who spewed disparaging remarks about Judges and have been cited for contempt are political nonetities. According to him, the two men; Alistair Nelson and Godwin Ako-Gunn do not carry weight when it comes to leading political figures in the country.

I Pray Montie FM Host & Panelists Don't End Up In Prison - Kweku Baako

Editor-in-Chief of the New Crusading Guide has prayed the Supreme Court Justices sitting over the contempt case against the Montie FM Host and panelists not to sentence them to prison. According to Kweku Baako, life at prison is not encouraging and so would not wish the three persons - Salifu Maase, Alistair Nelson and Godwin Ako-Gunn - to end up there.

ABACHA's $5m: Rawlings Thinks He's Smart...He's Seeking To Preempt Buhari's Investigations!

Ex-President JJ Rawlings

18 years down memory lane, Ex-President Jerry John Rawlings has revived the controversial 5-million Abacha saga that was reported by the thenCrusading Guidenewspaper in November, 1998. The newspaper had leveled a "bribery" allegation against the former President when one Ismalia Gwarzo visited the Ghanaian Head of State to personally hand over an alleged sum of 5 million dollars to him.

The Hypocrisy Makes Me Cringe!..."Woyome, Woyome; Gargantuan" Singers Contempt Liable Too - Pratt

Senior journalist, Kwesi Pratt says the laws of the country should apply fairly to all Ghanaians. Mr Pratt noted that the law of contempt seems to have been made loose with some people being spared and others made to face it squarely. He was commenting on the contempt suit filed against the Host of Montie FM, Salifu Maase, a.k.a Mugabe and two other activists of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC).

Who Says NPP Will Win The Elections If Names Of NHIA Card Registrants Are Deleted? - Kwesi Pratt

Kwesi Pratt has questioned the logic of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for insisting on the deletion of the NHIA card registrants from the voters register. Speaking on Radio Gold's "Alhaji and Alhaji" programme, Mr Pratt wondered what is motivating the NPP to celebrate over the Supreme Court order to the Electoral Commission to expunge names of NHIA card holders from the register.

"Temper Justice With Mercy" - Adu Asare Pleads With Supreme Court

Presidential Staffer, Kojo Adu Asare has pleaded with the Supreme Court to temper justice with mercy over the contempt suit against the Host of Montie FM's late afternoon show, Salifu Maase and two other radio communicators. This week has been rife with news about some disparaging remarks made by the three persons; Salifu Maase, popularly called Mugabe, Godwin Ako Gunn and Alistair Tairo about Judges in the country.

NPP Lacks Moral Right To Speak On The Erratic Power Supply - Edward Bawa

Public Relations Manager for the Ministry of Energy and NDC Parliamentary Candidate for Bongo, Edward Bawa wants the opposition NPP to "shut up" on the issue of the niggling power crisis.
Ghana has over the years been bedevilled with series of erratic power supply.

Prez Mahama Must Sack KMA Boss Or . . . - Nana Boakye

Kojo Bonsu

NPP Communicator Nana Boakye, popularly called Nana B, has appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to sack the Mayor of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly, Kojo Bonsu. Speaking to host Kwami Sefa Kayi on the Wednesday edition of Peace FM's 'Kokrokoo', Nana Boakye implored the President to take an action against the KMA Boss because he believes the Minister had disrespected the Ashanti Regional Traditional Council.

With Criminal Issues, We Don’t Beg...Law Must Deal With Montie FM Panelists

NPP Communicator, Nana Boakye says the three men sued for contempt of court over comments they allegedly made against Judges should face a jail term if found guilty. According to him, the men, Salifu Maase, popularly known as Mugabe, of Montie FM, Godwin Ako Gunn and Alistair Tairo Nelson, both National Democratic Congress (NDC) activists should be made to face the law squarely.

Supreme Court Summons Montie FM Owners, Mugabe And Panelists

Host of a political talk show on Muntie FM, a pro-NDC radio station based in Accra, Salifu Maase has been served with a subpoena by the Supreme Court. The host, Salifu Maase, popularly called Mugabe has been summoned by the Highest Court of the land to appear before the court together with the Second Vice Chairman of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) and owner of the radio station, Harry Zakour.

Do Ghanaians Really Understand Twi? 'Ken Attacked A Woman Not All Women' - Chief

A Chief in the Central Region has defended Assin Central Member of Parliament (MP), Kennedy Agyapong who has come under pressure from women groups for his sex-for-job comment. The Kyedomhene of Efutuakwa Traditional Council Nana Kwasi Wadie II explained that the MP’s claim that the Electoral Commissioner, Charlotte Osei, traded sex for her job is not an attack on women in general but a specific claim that can be tested in court.

Arrest Attackers Of Prez Mahama's Convoy - Kojo Oppong Nkrumah

NPP Parliamentary candidate for Ofoase-Ayirebi, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has called on the Police Service to arrest the persons who allegedly hurled stones at the Presidential convoy on Wednesday. President John Dramani Mahama and his entourage trooped into the Ejisu municipality in the Ashanti Region as part of his 'Accounting to the People' tour.