The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Sekondi constituency have called on President Akufo-Addo to as soon as possible appoint a new Metropolitan Chief Executive to steer the affairs of the metropolis. The Sekondi-Takoradi metropolis has not had a substantive MCE after Abdul Mumin Issah was suspended by President Akufo-Addo in February this year for allegedly assaulting a police officer. After suspending Mumin Issah, President Akufo-Addo tasked the Western Regional Minister, Kobby Okyere-Darko Mensah to act as the MCE for the metropolis until a further notice. But according to the NDC, the Sekondi-Takoradi metropolis need a new MCE since the…
Author: Wilhelmina Antonniette Bartels
Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has contended that the National Cathedral is registered as a private entity. His assertion follows a release from the Secretariat of the National Cathedral on June 17, 2022 that the controversial project is registered as a state-owned company. But according to the lawmaker, document in his possession affirmed that the cathedral has been registered as private entity and not a state-owned property. “Another troubling falsehood we have detected is that even though the June 17 press release claims that the National Cathedral of Ghana is a “state-owned company” and thus a…
Former President, John Dramani Mahama paid a two-day visit to the Northern Region from June 18-19, 2022. During the visit, Mr. Mahama honored a invitation to the climax of the 26th annual Quranic recitation of Sheikh Lukman Bamba as the special guest. He was accompanied by the General Secretary of the NDC; Johnson Aseidu Nketiah, former Chief of Staff; Julius Debrah, Minority leader of parliament; Haruna Iddrisu alongside the party’s MPs in the region and some regional executives. The 2020 NDC flagbearer also seized the opportunity to grace the induction service of newly elected NorthWest Regional Superintendent of the Assemblies…
Egyptian side Ismaily SC have showed keen interest in AshantiGold SC winger Yaw Annor, Kyfilla.com can exclusively reveal. According to sources, the in-form winger has emerged as a top target for the Egyptian outfit following his explosive performance in the just ended Ghana Premier League. Kyfilla.com understands that Ismaily SC have made an enquiry about the availability of the 24-year old who emerged the topscorer of the just ended Ghana Premier League. It is believed that Yaw Annor could be joining Ismaily before the next league season barring any last minute changes. Meanwhile, reports in the media indicate that Yaw…
Founding member of the NDC and former Minister, Hon Totobi Kofi Quakyi on Sunday, June 17 joined the Dzorwulu Special School to celebrate the father’s day. The former Minister for Information and National Security was joined by the Brotherhood Group – pro NDC welfare group to socialize and donate to the school. Known for his philanthropical works, Hon Totobi Quakyi hosted about two hundred children of the school, dished out meals and made donation of food items and toiletries to the school. He was full of excitement with the level in which the management and children of the school welcomed…
Ghana defeated Chile 3:1 in a penalty shootouts to secure a bronze medal at the Kirin Cup in Japan. After a shambolic display against Japan in the semifinal, the Black Stars came back stronger against Chile in the third place fixture on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. It was a game Ghana dominated possession throughout the regulation period but failed to utilize the numerous chances created with Jordan Ayew, Fatawu Issahaku, Andre Ayew, Felix Afena-Gyan, Kudus Mohammed, Benjamin Tetteh missing glorious opportunities. Ghana were reduced to nine men after Alidu Seidu was shown a red card for a bad tackle while…
FC Samartex head coach, Henry Wellington has said he is ready to vacate his job should the leadership of the club decide to part ways with him. The former Hearts of Oak tactician has qualifed Samartex to the next season’s Ghana Premier League but won’t be eligible to handle the team due to issues with his certificate. Wellington is a license B holder which does not permit him to head any premiership club in the country. But Henry Wellington who joined FC Samartex in October, 2021 from Nzema Kotoko told Kyfilla.com that he will only leave the Samreboi side only…
Former Asante Kotoko striker Stephen Manu has said no local-based player will make it to the Black Stars squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. According to Manu, considering the rate at which the Ghana FA is pursuing players abroad to switch their nationality and play for Ghana, there is no way a local-based player will get a place in the Black Stars squad for the mundial. “As a former player who played in the domestic league for years, I don’t see any of the local players getting a call-up for the World Cup. We have talented players…
The owner and life patron of Asante Kotoko, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has charged the management of the club to conquer Africa after winning the Ghana Premier League. He said this when the team presented the Ghana Premier League trophy to him at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi on Monday, June 13, 2022. According to Otumfuo, it has been a long time since he set eyes on a continental trophy at his palace, and would love if the current Kotoko management can make his dream come true. “I congratulate you for winning the league title, now, you are going to…
Samreboi-based club FC Samartex 1996 have been crowned the zone two champions of the 2021/22 division one league after thirty matches.u The Timbers Boys accumulated 66 points, with 12 points separating them and second-placed Ebusua Dwarf – a former Ghana Premier League side. During the coronation match at the Samartex Park on Sunday, June 12, the Green and White lads pipped New Edubiase 1:0 to climax the league season in a grand style. Over thousands of spectators [With ninety-nine percent of them as fans of FC Samartex] were at the Samartex Park to witness the crunchy fixture. By virtue of…