President Akufo-Addo has issued strong warning to deputy ministers serving in his government to desist from sabotaging and undermining sector ministers.[ads2] According to the President, he will not hesitate to sack any deputy minister who will put up such behavior since absolute loyalty and submission from his Deputy Ministers forms the “fundamental premise for the success of your work.” “A Deputy [Minister] who thinks that the route to his/her advancement is in their ability to subvert or undermine their Minister, will be sadly mistaken and axed out. You will not profit from that conduct in an Akufo-Addo’s presidency and on…
Author: Wilhelmina Antonniette Bartels
President Akufo-Addo has sworn in two new judges of the Supreme Court at the Jubilee House in Accra on Wednesday, December 28, 2022.[ads2] They are Justices Barbara Frances Ackah-Yensu; and Samuel Kwame Adibu Asiedu. At same ceremony, President Akufo-Addo also sworn into office the new Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Lariba Abudu and her Deputy Francisca Oteng-Mensah who are all lawmakers.[ads3] He entreated the newly-sworn Justices ‘to bear in mind that the growth of our nation demands that we have a Judiciary that commands the respect of the people by the quality of its delivery of justice, as…
American rapper and songwriter, Meek Mill has landed in Ghana for this year’s edition of Afro Nation to be held at the Black Stars Square in Accra on December 29-30, 2022.[ads2] The Afro Nation has been regarded as a site of cultural significance where thousands will rediscover their historic connection with Ghana. Leading on from its debut in 2019, Afro Nation is returning home as the biggest and best Afrobeats celebration in the world.[ads3] And as part of the celebration, Meek Mill who is a multiple award-winning rapper has been billed to perform on December 29, becoming the first American…
Ghana Premier League outfit, Medeama Sporting Club have partner ways with head coach David Duncan on mutual ground.[ads2] The renowned tactician has left the Tarkwa-based side after just four months of spearheading the club. Duncan joined Medeama on a year deal in September, 2022 as the substantive coach, replacing Umar Abdul Rabi.[ads3] However, circumstances mean both parties have reached an agreement to go separate ways after four months. The experienced gaffer supervised five Ghana Premier League matches during his tenure.[ads4] “On behalf of everyone at Medeama SC, the Club would like to place on record its gratitude to David Duncan…
Ghana goalkeeper, Lawrence Ati-Zigi has been adjudged the best player after the first round of the 2022/23 Swiss Super League.[ads2] The 26-year old netminder clinched the top award, beating off competitions from Cedric Itten (BSC Young Boys), David Douline (Servette FC), Koro Kone (Yverdon Sport FC) and Valon Fazliu of (FC Aarau). Ati-Zigi has been a sensation with top-notch consistent performances since joining St Gallen in 2020 from French side FC Sochaux.[ads3] He has featured in fourteen out of seventeen matches this season for St Gallen with 58 saves which put him in a second position as the goalkeeper with…
Two policewomen have been interdicted by the Police Administration after being captured in a video acting unprofessionally.[ads2] The officers are Inspector Martha Ackah and Sergeant Felicia Ocran, both at the Asokwa Divisional Command of the Motor Traffic and Transport Directorate (MTTD). The officers have been interdicted to allow for a thorough investigation into the case, in line with Police internal disciplinary procedures after which they will be prosecuted.[ads3] “We would like to urge the affected victims to come forward and support police investigation to enable us take the officers through the due process of the law as we seek to…
Two Ghanaian referees have been appointed to officiate in the 2023 African Nations Championships (CHAN) to be held in Algeria early next month.[ads2] With two weeks to the commencement of the CHAN 2023, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released full list of match officials for the tournament with Ghanaian duo of Daniel Laryea and Kwesi Brobbey included. The list includes 19 referees, 21 assistant referees and 12 video assistant referees representing 32 of CAF’s Member Associations.[ads3] In keeping with its policy of promoting women’s refereeing, CAF has appointed three women match officials: referee Vincentia E. Amedone (Togo) and…
Ghanaian dancehall gem, Shatta Wale has expressed his gratitude to God, colleagues and fans after a successful 2022 edition of his annual Freedom Wave Concert.[ads2] It was a night to remember as Shatta Wale teamed up with Medikal for the second edition of the Freedom Wave Concert on December 25. The event saw a massive turnout with the 40,000 Accra Sports Stadium filled to capacity by fans of the two musicians.[ads3] Even though there were some minor flaws, the event that saw energetic performances from Medikal and Shatta Wale alongside other artistes who showed up to support ended successfully. In…
Ghanaian midfielder, James Akaminko is reportedly on the verge of joining Tanzanian giants Simba Sports Club.[ads2] According to reports, the talented midfielder has emerged as a top transfer target for the Msimbadzi Reds with a first bid already rejected by Azam FC. It is believed Simba SC have tabled another offer difficult for Azam FC to reject and the former AshantiGold Sporting Club midfielder could switch camp in the next coming days.[ads3] The 27-year old has been a sensation since joining Azam FC in Tanzania five months ago. Akaminko joined Azam FC on a two-year deal in July, 2022 as…
Black Galaxies secured a resounding 2-0 victory in their first warm-up encounter in Egypt against the Young Pharoahs at the Cairo International Stadium earlier today.[ads2] The Ghanaian home-based side continued their splendid form as they prepare for the CHAN 2023 in Algeria which start early next month. Goals from Silvester Simba and Kofi Kordzi ensured the Black Galaxies emerged victorious in the cagey encounter at the North African country.[ads3] Coach Annor Walker and his charges will engage in other high-profiled matches in Egypt where they are camping for quick weather acclimatization before moving to Algeria for the competition. Ghana has…