The petition challenging the eligibility of the member of Parliament for Jomoro constituency in the Western region, Dorcas Affo-Toffey has been dismissed by the Sekondi High Court on Monday, November 21, 2022.[ads2] The case which has been in court for the past twenty months was filed by a citizen in the constituency, Joshua Emuah Kofie who was challenging the eligibility of the lawmaker as not fit to contest as the representative of the constituency on grounds of holding multiple nationalities including American and Ivorian citizenships which is against the 1992 Constitution. In its ruling, the court presided over by Justice…
Author: Wilhelmina Antonniette Bartels
It was a horrific Saturday afternoon in Bogoso in the Prestea Huni-Valley Municipality in the Western Region when heavy timber logs fall off a truck in the midst of a busiest market in the town.[ads2] According to reports, the chains tying the timber logs on the truck loosened resulting to the logs falling off the truck and trapping about three vehicles and tricycles. https://youtube.com/shorts/-bzVtQbhr6g?feature=share The unfortunate incident is said to have occurred at the Bogoso central market where there was a huge crowd since Saturdays are market days in the area. The exact number of people dead is yet to…
Swiss giants, FC Basel have reportedly expressed interest in Hearts of Oak talisman Daniel Afriyie Barnieh.[ads2] The 21-year old attacking midfielder has emerged as a top target for the Basel based club after an incredible showdown for Ghana against Switzerland in a pre-World Cup friendly on November 17. Kyfilla.com understands that scouts of the Swiss club who were at the stadium were impressed with the performance of Afriyie Barnieh for Ghana against Switzerland at the ZSC Stadium in Abu Dhabi where he lasted sixty minutes. It is believed that negotiations have commenced between FC Basel and the representatives of Afriyie…
Nana Toku has been maintained as the chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Western region after the regional elections on Saturday, November 12, 2022.[ads2] The astute politician has retained his seat for a second term after polling 415 votes to defeat his competitor Gibril Alhassan Lamini who had just 91 votes. In all 42 contestant contested for 12 different positions at the just ended elections held at Agona Nkwanta in the Western region. The incumbent vice chairman Daniel K Eshun had 119 votes but was not enough as he lost his seat to Charlotte Otuwa Odum who…
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has landed a one-year partnership with Tanink Ghana Limited.[ads2] As part of the deal Tanink will present three brand new Chery Tiggo vehicles to the 𝗚𝗙𝗔 for official use, the 𝗚𝗙𝗔 will also receive an amount of $100,000. Chery Vehicles will also be available for Ghana’s delegation to Qatar’s official use during the World Cup.[ads3] Tanink Ghana Limited is the authorized dealer of Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Iveco Trucks and Gen Sets in Ghana with its headquarters in Tema, a suburb in Greater Accra.[ads5]
Goldfields Ghana Limited have supported the Black Stars with $300,000 ahead of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar which starts later this month.[ads2] This was announced by the Ministry of Youth and Sports in Accra on Thursday, November 10, 2022. Ghana is among the five African countries to partake in the mundial. Ghana is in group H of the World Cup alongside Portugal, Uruguay and South Korea.[ads3] Meanwhile, Ghana coach Otto Addo is expected to announce the country’s final 26-man squad for the tournament on Monday, November 14 as announced by the Ghana Football Association. READ ALSO:2022 World Cup: GFA…
Fast rising Ghanaian musician, Black Sheriff is set to hold his debut musical concert on Wednesday, December 21, 2022.[ads2] The concert dubbed ‘Mozama Disco’ will be held at the La Palm Royal Beach in Accra on the aforementioned date. Mozama Disco is an art of life for the youth of Ghana and beyond the world. A combination of various arts forms with music and fashion at its heart.[ads3] A true representation of the diverse backgrounds making up the army of Blacko Tribe. Mozama Disco is also intended to inculcate a spirit of adventure, co-operation, creation of excellence in the domain…
The Member of Parliament for Effiduase/Asokore, Nana Ayew Afriyie has said even though the Majority want Ken Ofori-Atta removed, they will never support Minority’s vote of censure against the embattled Finance Minister.[ads2] Leading the Majority group at a press conference on Thursday November 10, the Effiduase/Asokore lawmaker said the Minority’s motion to vote out Ken Ofori-Atta is premised on falsehood, propaganda and reasons which are not justifiable. “We are not going to support the course of the NDC this morning. The course of the NDC is premised on falsehood, propaganda and reasons which are not justifiable. Their position might look…
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced the date for the announcement of the Black Stars final squad for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.[ads2] According to the GFA, coach Otto Addo will announce the country’s final for the mundial at the Multi Choice office in Accra on Monday November 14, 2022. Otto Addo will be announcing a list of 26 players for the mundial from a 55-man provisional squad which was released by the Ghana Football Association last Friday.[ads3] The 26 players will leave for Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates for the final preparations on November 14…
President of Tema Youth Football Club, Wilfred Osei Palmer has confirmed that Joseph Paintsil has been axed from Ghana final squad for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.[ads2] The 24-year old winger was named in Ghana 55-man provisional list for the World Cup but has been dropped despite his explosive performance for Genk in the Belgian league this season. However Osei Palmer, known for nurturing Paintsil at Tema Youth has confirmed that Ghana coach Otto Addo has informed the Genk winger of his exclusion from the Black Stars final 26-man squad for the mundial. Speaking on Kumasi-based Pure FM, the…