Member of Parliament (MP) for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, has filed an appeal to reverse the decision of the High Court to dismiss his request to compel President Akufo-Addo and Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin to act on the bill within seven days. The appeal processes filed on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, states among other things […] The post LGBTQ+
Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, the Member of Parliament for South Dayi, has expressed his intention to appeal a recent High Court ruling regarding a judicial review application he filed on the Anti-LGBTQ+ bill. According to him, the reason given by the court — the use of discretionary power — to throw out the appeal, is unreasonable. This […] The post Anti-Gay
The Director-General of the Cyber Security Authority, Dr. Albert Antwi-Boasiako, has urged civil servants to remain vigilant in light of digital threats amidst the country’s ongoing digital transformation. While acknowledging the government’s efforts in implementing various digital initiatives over the years, Dr. Antwi-Boasiako cautioned about potential threats if not managed effectively. Speaking at a public […] The post Beware
President Bola Tinubu has secured a $600m investment from Danish shipping and logistics firm A.P Moller-Maersk, the presidency said on Sunday. The deal is to help in expanding port infrastructure to accommodate more container shipping services in Nigerian ports. Chairman of A.P Moller-Maersk, Mr. Robert Maersk Uggla, disclosed the decision during a meeting with President Tinubu on […] The post Tinubu
Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor’s request for a Mandamus seeking to compel the Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin and President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to act on the LGBTQ+ bill within 7 days has been dismissed. The High Court in Accra presided over by Justice Ellen Lordina Serwah Mireku said, though the court has jurisdiction to hear the […] The post LGBTQ+
The University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR) has extended its gratitude to the Inspector General of Police, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, for his personal intervention in addressing the recent robbery incident targeting students and lecturers on the Odumase-Badu road near Sunyani in the Bono Region. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, 16th April 2024, […] The post Your
Member of Parliament (MP) Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor has accused Attorney-General (A-G) Godfred Dame of abusing his discretionary powers in the case that is seeking to come to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to receive the anti-lgbtqi bill. This was after the A-G, on Tuesday, April 9, prayed for the High Court to adjourn to April 18 […] The post Dafeamekpor
South Dayi Member of Parliament Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor has called for a total audit of the IT system at the Electoral Commission (EC). To him, the commission’s inability to account for lost BVDs & Laptops is Criminal. His comment comes after the National Chairman of his party Johnson Asioedu Nketiah also raised concerns about the EC’s […] The post We
South Dayi Member of Parliament Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor who has filed a case in court to compel the president to sign the anti-gay bill, has told the Vice President Dr Mahamud Bawumia to sign the bill if President Akufo-Addo travels and he acts as the President of Ghana. This, he said, will determine whether or not […] The post Sign the anti-gay bill if Akufo-Addo travels –
The Assembly member for the Atwedie electoral area in the Asante Akyem South Municipality, Patrick Karikari Antwi, has expressed deep concern over the recent surge in robberies along the Atwedie Highway. He is thus calling for immediate action from law enforcement agencies to address this alarming situation. In a press statement issued by Mr. Karikari, […] The post Assembly
An Accra High Court has granted Member of Parliament (MP) Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor’s expedited hearing motion application that is seeking to compel President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to accept and assent to or otherwise, the Human Rights and Family Values Bill 2024. The South Dayi lawmaker maintained that the case has “important constitutional considerations and must […] The post Anti-LGBTQ
The Ghana Police Service has arrested one person and pursuing three (3) others in a robbery incident on the Juaso-Nkawkaw highway. Police patrol teams on the Highway responded to the robbery incident at about 0100hrs on Sunday 7th April 2024 and arrested one person. No one was injured. There is currently an intelligence-led Police operation […] The post Highway robbery:
A private legal practitioner and a lecturer at the University of Professional Studies (UPSA) Law School, Albert Quashigah, has stated that Article 14 of the Children’s Act 1998 (ACT 560) cannot be applied to the Nungua child marriage between the 63-year-old Gborbu Wulomo and Naa Okromo. The GaDangbe Traditional Council, after receiving several backlash from […] The post Nungua
The Ghana Police Service has taken swift action following a robbery incident on the Juaso-Nkawkaw highway, resulting in the arrest of one individual, with efforts underway to apprehend three other suspects. Patrol teams promptly responded to the robbery, which occurred around 0100hrs on Sunday, April 7th, 2024. As a result of the quick intervention of […] The post One arrested
Nana Appiah Sarfo Kantanka, the Chief of Akropong in the Ashanti region, has been restrained from undertaking any form of activities or any development on a disputed land until the final determination of the case pending before it. The Mankranso District Magistrate Court, in granting an application by the plaintiffs, also restrained the defendants, their […] The post Dispute over
The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has expressed concerns over what it describes as judicial bias in the scheduling of political cases by the Supreme Court. The party has taken issue with the Chief Justice’s decision to prioritise the hearing of a case filed by the MP for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, over an earlier […] The post Dafeamekpor
The Attorney-General Godferd Dame has described the injunction application that was filed by South Dayi Member of Parliament Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor against the consideration of the ministerial nominees, as frivolous and an abuse of the court process. He told journalists after the Supreme Court dismissed the application on Wednesday, March 27 that the application was an […] The post Dafeamekpor’s
Abeiku Jackson from Ghana faced disappointment in the Men’s 50M Freestyle Heats, finishing in 10th place with a time of 23.59 seconds, dashing hopes for another swimming medal. Abeiku Jackson did not advance to the Men’s 50M Freestyle event, placing 10th in his heat with a time of 23.59 seconds 🙀#CitiSports #Accra2023 pic.twitter.com/oDtEf7FkhR — Citi […] The post Accra2023:
Abeiku Jackson has secured Ghana’s fifth medal at the African Games, clinching a bronze in the Men’s 100m Butterfly. This marks Abeiku’s second medal during the Games, following his earlier silver win in the Men’s 50m Butterfly. Originally scheduled for Monday, March 11, 2024, the race faced a postponement due to a false start. Despite […] The post 13th
Albert Kwabena Dwumfour The President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, has been elected as a member of the Steering Committee of the Federation of African Read More... The post GJA President Elected FAJ Steering Committee
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