[ads1] President Akufo-Addo has appointed two deputy Chief Executives for the National Petroleum Authority (NPA). This was contained in a letter dated January 13, 2022, which state that the Office of the President announced the appointment of Mr Perry Okudzeto and Mrs Linda Asante to the position of Deputy Chief Executives respectively of the National Petroleum Authority.[ads2] Perry Okudzeto, a former deputy Minister for Youth and Sports and Mrs. Linda Asante will officially commence work as new NPA deputy CEOs on March 1, 2022. “In line with the constitutional requirements governing such appointments, the Governing Board at its 29th Ordinary…
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[ads1] Ghana Premier League newbies, Accra Lions FC have appointed Ibrahim Tanko as the new Sporting Director. Tanko who holds a UEFA License A coaching certificate, has agreed a contract and will start work immediately in the new role created to reflect the future ambitions of the club The 44-year-old’s role will see him shape the activities of the senior team while giving a laser-guided focus to the methods of the club’s academy.[ads2] The former Black Stars assistant coach will also lead the restructuring of the process of recruitment at the club. After landing the service of Ibrahim Tanko, the…
[ads1] Asante Kotoko duo of Fabio Gama and Isaac Oppong could be unavailable for Ghana Premier League super clash fixture against Hearts of Oak on Sunday. The duo have been out of action for awhile due to injuries and stand a chance of missing the titanic clash against Hearts of Oak on Sunday despite resuming training. For Fabio Gama, the Brazilian midfielder has missed Asante Kotoko last eight matches due to injury but has resumed training ahead of the biggest fixture on Sunday.[ads2] It is believed that coach Prosper Narteh Ogum is not counting on the Brazilian for the Hearts…
[ads1] The Minority in Parliament have begun the processes for the sacking of the Minister of Health, Kwaku Agyemang-Manu. The 137 parliamentarians have all signed a motion or the removal of Mr. Agyemang-Manu who doubles as the member of parliament for Dormaa Central. The motion was submitted on Wednesday, February 16 via a memorandum to the Speaker of Parliament.[ads2] The minority have accused the Health Minister for undertaking a business transaction without prior approval of Parliament contrary to Article 81 of the 1992 Constitution. They have also accused the Dormaa Central MP of signing a procurement agreement without prior approval…
[ads1] The Bono Regional Chairman of the governing New Patriotic Party, Kwame Baffoe otherwise known as Abronye DC, has been granted GHS 100,000 bail with two sureties. Abronye DC was arrested for claims that former President John Mahama was planning to stage a coup. His case has been adjourned to March 9, 2022. Mr. Baffoe’s lawyers contended that he is a known person in public and a farmer with two places of abode in the country.[ads2] His lawyers assured he will subject himself to the court anytime required. The Ghana Police Service had no objection to the plea for bail,…
[ads1] The Western Regional Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Japhet Baidoo has been pronounced dead. The former NADMO regional director died on Wednesday, February 16, 20222 after a short illness.[ads2] “Early this morning, the NDC, Western Region was hit with a very shocking and devastating news of the passing of our hardworking Regional Organiser, Mr Japhet Baidoo. ” He was taken ill for a few months and was showing encouraging signs of recovery, only to relapse just a few days ago leading to this sad end. This is a very difficult time for the Party.[ads3] “We extend our…
[ads1] The Bono Regional chairman of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe popularly known as Abronye DC has been arrested by the police. The maverick politician has been arrested and charged on two counts of publication of false news and offensive conduct conducive to breaches of the peace. Abronye DC reported to the Accra Regional Police Command following an invitation extended to him to assist investigation.[ads2] He is alleged to have said that former President John Mahama is allegedly planning to stage a coup in the country. According to the police, preliminary investigation has established his claims against…
[ads1] Ghana Premier League newbies, Real Tamale United (RTU) have completed the signing of defender Rashid Alhassan. Kyfilla.com can exclusively reveal that Alhassan has joined the Tamale-based club on a two-year deal pending medicals.[ads2] He has joined RTU from Medeama Sporting Club in the ongoing transfer window after successful negotiations between the two clubs. This comes few weeks after Kyfilla.com reported that the enterprising defender is on his way out of Medeama due to lack of playing time.[ads3] Rashid Alhassan has joined RTU after almost a year at Medeama SC. The former Wa All Stars defender has joined RTU to…
[ads1] Ghana Premier League outfit Medeama Sporting Club have completed the acquisition of talented midfielder Michael Sefah. The former Liberty Professionals enforcer has joined the Yellow and Mauves on a two-year deal after a successful medicals.[ads2] The two-time Ghana FA Cup champions have secured the services of the perspicacious midfielder to strengthen the midfield as they push for the league title. The versatile midfielder joined Liberty Professionals in 2019, and appeared in fourteen matches for the Dansoman-based club in the Normalization Committee special competition.[ads3] Sefah begun his career in 2005 at Hearts Babies, before further stints at Young Kotoko FC…
[ads1] Leading opposition party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) have entreated President Akufo-Addo to end the attack on media freedom in the country. The party says there has been sharp deterioration in the expression of the right to free speech under President Akufo-Addo who is regarded as a top human rights activist. “The National Democratic Congress has observed with utter dismay, the calculated onslaught on media freedom and free speech by the Nana Akufo Addo government, which is increasingly showing dictatorial and autocratic tendencies. The past few weeks have seen a dramatic upsurge in the criminalization of free speech as…