The President, Nana Akufo-Addo has responded to allegations levelled against him and his government by former Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu in the latter’s resignation letter. In a 9-page response, on Tuesday, November 17, 2020, the president addressed claims such as interference in the work of Martin Amidu, the Agyapa mineral royalties deal and matters arising […] The post President
President Akufo-Addo says claims that he asked the immediate past Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu to shelve the controversial Agyapa Royalties agreement report are untrue. A statement from the Presidency on Tuesday evening to response to Martin Amidu’s resignation letter said the former prosecutor was at no point in his meeting with the president asked to […] The post I
The President, Nana Akufo-Addo has denied allegations of interference levelled against him by the former Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu. In a nine-page response to Martin Amidu, a day after his resignation, the president described as “errors of fact” claims by the former independent prosecutor he [Akufo-Addo] was hindering his work. “It must be made clear […] The post Akufo-Addo
When it comes to betting, some people count on luck, others, like Michael B, count on calculated risks. During the international break, Michael placed a Ghs 300 bet on 14 games across Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, and UEFA Nations League qualifiers, correctly predicting the winners of each of the 14 games. While some of […] The post How Michael B won Ghs 229,206
The big news stories in this edition of the Eyewitness News with Umaru Sanda Amadu and Naa Shika Caesar; Martin Amidu rejected sitting allowances paid to him since 2018 COCOBOD denies allegations of corruption, money laundering in Agri-Plus deal A/R: Victim in Ayeduase shooting incident dies Amidu’s resignation proves Akufo-Addo has lost the corruption fight […] The post Eyewitness
The victim of the bizarre shooting incident at Ayeduase near the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in the Ashanti Region has died. This was confirmed by officials of the Ashanti Regional Police Command. The deceased, Kwame Amoah, a 31-year painter was on Tuesday morning shot in the stomach three times by one […] The post A/R: Victim in Ayeduase shooting
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has rejected accusations that its contract with Agri-Plus Horizon Farm Limited for the supply of insecticide was riddled in nepotism, corruption and money laundering. Documents reportedly released by the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) and purportedly sent to the Special Prosecutor claimed that COCOBOD awarded the contract to the company by […] The post COCOBOD
It has emerged that the former Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu rejected all sitting allowances paid to him since he took the office in 2018. The amount totals GHS 12,696. A document sighted by Citi News indicates what the total amount was from more than six meetings between December 2018 and May 2020. On December 21, […] The post Martin Amidu rejected sitting
Former Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu has returned all sitting allowances paid to him since he took the office in 2018. He directed his accountant on Monday November 17, 2020 to return the monies, amounting to GHS 12,696. A document sighted by Citi News indicates what the total amount was from six meetings between December 2018 […] The post Martin Amidu returns
The National Communications Officer of the largest opposition party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi has stated that he believes the resignation of the Special Prosecutor is proof that the Akufo-Addo-led government has lost the fight against corruption. Martin Amidu, on Monday, November 16, 2020, served notice of his resignation from office with immediate […] The post Amidu’s
A member of the National Communications Team of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dennis Miracles Aboagye, is urging whoever replaces Mr. Martin Amidu as the Special Prosecutor to continue the probe into the Airbus bribery scandal. Mr. Aboagye insists that such an important issue cannot be left to go unresolved because the person who […] The post Amidu’s
Have you been to ‘East La’, known by its most popular community – Tse Addo – recently? You should, because there is a quiet but beautiful transformation going on in there. It’s really no surprise that Tse Addo is now home to former President Mahama and a growing list of celebrities and politicians. The neighbourhood […] The post Tse Addo comes of age [Article] appeared first on
Member of Parliament for South Dayi in the Volta Region, Rockson Dafeamakpor has donated two canoes to the villages of Akpato and Worwornyo. He made the donation on Saturday, 14th November as a testament to the priority he gives to the welfare of the constituents. According to him, all efforts to get the government to […] The post V/R: South Dayi MP Rockson
Member of Parliament for South Dayi in the Volta Region, Rockson Dafeamakpor has donated two canoes to the villages of Akpato and Worwornyo. He made the donation on Saturday, 14th November as a testament to the priority he gives to the welfare of the constituents. According to him, all efforts to get the government to […] The post V/R: South Dayi MP Rockson
In this edition of The Voters’ Diary on Citi FM, Abena Nyamekye Ampadu hosted Nathan Quao who continued his analysis on how the campaign of some parliamentary aspirants is fairing, their challenges of winning and what the constituents expect of them. Citi97.3 · Voters’ Diary, Tuesday November 17, 2020 About Voters’ Diary The Voters’ Diary […] The post Voters’ Diary,
Ghanaians have greeted the resignation of Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu with mixed reactions. Some say his decision to finally resign after complaining of several challenges including lack of resources and recently, claims of interference from the presidency is an indictment on the President. Others say Mr. Amidu gave in too easily. The Special Prosecutor, Martin […] The post Mixed
The President, Nana Akufo-Addo has today, Tuesday, November 17, 2020, accepted the resignation of Mr. Martin Amidu as the Special Prosecutor. Martin Amidu on Monday, November 16, 2020, resigned from his position as the Special Prosecutor. Mr. Amidu in his resignation letter said while he believed that he was executing his mandate independently, the reactions he […] The post Akufo-Addo
The Presidency says it will “in due course” respond to issues raised by the former Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu in his resignation letter. In a statement signed by the Chief of Staff, Frema Opare, the presidency said it accepts Mr. Amidu’s statement and has taken note of the his complaints in the letter. “The President […] The post We’ll
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has directed that all salaries owed out-gone Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu since his assumption of office are paid in accordance with the law. This was contained in a statement from the Office of the President to accept Mr. Martin Amidu’s resignation from the office. Nana Akufo-Addo’s order to the Chief […] The post Akufo-Addo
The Spokesperson of the National Chief Imam, Sheik Aremeyaw Shaib has underscored the need for the ideals of the late Flt. Lt. Jerry John Rawlings to be inculcated in all spheres of national life. According to him, the principles of probity, accountability, and social justice, if adhered to, can change the fortunes of the country. […] The post Emulate
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