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Hearts boss slams ‘childish’ Kenichi

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April 19, 2016

Accra Hearts of Oak chief executive Vincent Odotei has urged Kenichi Yatsuhashi to stop acting ‘childish’ as the feud between the Japanese and the Phobians escalates.

A planned meeting between Yatsuhashi and the club’s management was called off today after the Japanese said he needed to focus on their Ghana Premier League game on Wednesday.

The Phobians have looked vulnerable in the last few weeks and are winless in three games including Saturday’s defeat in the MTN FA Cup against Samartex.

The dip in form has coincided in a public war of words which has been fought on facebook and radio.

Odotei says Yatsuhashi ‘has to be honest with himself and stop the childish behaviour’ after the coach took to Facebook to lay out his problems with the club.

The Japanese claimed on Facebook that he had not been paid for two months and says he rejected the payment when it was made because the club still owes the players and technical staff.

The comments have infuriated the Hearts management with Odotei leading the fightback. “He must be honest with himself and stop this childish behaviour. The things that Kenichi has taken this club management and board through you have no idea. He has refused to attend technical meeting with the board and refffered to him as useles in an email,” he said.

“He has walked out, banged the door and banged the table. He walked out on me in a management meeting. This is somebody who came from the USA and wanted to be paid $1600. This has been going on for months but we have kept quiet. The winning bonuses we have given them is unimaginable.”

Odotei has also disputed the claims that the Japanese has rejected his salary in solidarity with the players and technical staff and called that a blatant lie and is adamant the club has treated the present players with great dignity.

Yatsuhashie’s facebook post over the weekend was explosive and sought to pitch the club’s management against fans by danming the club the club is managed while praising the fans.

“My heart is with Accra Hearts of Oak. My motivation is our Hearts supporters; as long as the supporters of Hearts support me and trust me to guide our club to success, I will do and have always done my best.

“The road is a long winding road; there are hills and rivers we must climb and we must swim, but I believe, together with our supporters, we can over come any set backs and difficulties we may face.

“I thank our supporters. Without them, I wouldn’t be here today.”

By TV3 Sports|Ghana

Leave when your time is up – Kofi Annan to African leaders

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April 19, 2016

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Leave when your time is up – Kofi Annan to African leaders

Former UN secretary-general Kofi Annan has urged African leaders to leave when their mandated time is up and to avoid excluding opposing voices if elections are to cease contributing to conflicts on the continent.

The renowned international diplomat said that while unconstitutional changes to government on the continent had reduced, exclusionary politics threatened to reverse the gains made.

“I think Africa has done well, by and large the coups have more or less ended, generals are remaining in their barracks, but we are creating situations which may bring them back,” the Nobel laureate said in an interview at the 5th Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa.

“If a leader doesn’t want to leave office, if a leader stays on for too long, and elections are seen as being gamed to suit a leader and he stays term after term after term, the tendency may be the only way to get him out is through a coup or people taking to the streets.

“Neither approach can be seen as an alternative to democracy, to elections or to parliamentary rule. Constitutions and the rules of the game have to be respected.”

Annan, the keynote speaker at the forum this year, said winner-take-all approaches to elections on the continent had the effect of leaving out citizens for holding an opposing view, raising tensions around elections.

Annan, who chairs the Africa Progress Panel and the Nelson Mandela-founded The Elders grouping, said he had been the first to tell the African Union not to accept coup leaders among their midst [during an OAU heads of state summit in Lusaka in 2001].

Annan also said that solutions to the problems the continent has must come from within. However, the continent must build up its ability to do so, including in financing its institutions.

“We cannot always pass a hat around and insist we want to be sovereign, we want to be independent. We should lead and get others to support us—that support will be much more forthcoming when they see how serious and committed we are.”

The African Union has struggled to get members to pay their dues to allow it run its operations and programmes efficiently, a recurrent theme addressed by leaders at the forum in the Ethiopian city of Bahir Dar.

Annan said such budgetary concerns were constraining the work of the continent in strengthening stability and required creative ways of resourcing.

“I was happy to hear them [African leaders] say ‘we must be prepared to pay for what we want; we must be prepared to put out our own money on the table and fund issues that are of great importance to us.’”

The forum, now in its fifth year, is an inspiration of the late Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi and is organised by the Institute for Peace and Security Studies (IPSS) of Addis Ababa University.

An invitation-only event, it is chaired by former Nigeria president Olusegun Obasanjo and seeks to provide a platform for current and former leaders to interact with key stakeholders in an informal setting to tackle contemporary issues facing the continent.

It does not make decisions but is becoming an African ‘brand’ of note where local solutions are innovatively explored as the region seeks to carve out its place in a global security architecture dominated by western and emerging powers.

Leaders and experts at the Tana Forum also noted that the continent was not isolated.

“As Africa faces increasing security challenges, so does the rest of the world. The continent is well placed to provide innovative solutions to these security challenges,” Obasanjo said.

Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn, Togo’s Faure Gnassingbe, Somalia’s Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud and Sudan’s Omar al Bashir were among the heads of state and government present.

Former leaders Thabo Mbeki of South Africa, Festus Mogae of Botswana, Joaquim Chissano of Mozambique, Pierre Buyoya of Burundi and Joyce Banda of Malawi were also in attendance.

“I think it is a very good idea that ex-leaders come together with current leaders to share experience and try to talk very frankly about the challenges facing the continent and also about our relations with the international community,” Annan, who was attending the annual forum for the first time, said.

Source: African Press Organisation

November 7 voting day yet to be approved – EC

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April 19, 2016

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November 7 voting day yet to be approved – EC

The decision to accept 7th November of every four years as voting day in Ghana is currently before Cabinet, a Deputy Chairperson of Electoral Commission (EC), Georgina Amankwaa has told Onua 95.1 FM’s Yen Sempa.

The Deputy Chairperson said the proposed Bill will then leave the domain of Cabinet to the Council of State and then finally to Parliament for deliberation.

It is after Parliament has enacted the bill into law that the EC can conclude that the elections will be held on 7th November, she explained.

However, Madam Amankwaa, who is legal practitioner by profession and trade unionist, speaking to Kwame Karikari on Tuesday, explained that the EC is ready for the election in November 2016.

“Parliament has not approved of the 7th November but we are sure it will be approved at their next sitting,” she prayed.

All the six elections under Ghana’s Fourth Republic were held on December 7. Two of these elections – presidential – went for a runoff on December 28. Persons elected in both presidential and parliamentary polls are sworn in the following year on January 7.

However, many have raised concern about the time between when a president is elected, in the case of re-run, and when he takes office.

It usually becomes problematic in transitional situation so the need to move the date forward was mooted by stakeholders.

November 7 was proposed which is currently being considered at various stages.

Story by Kweku Antwi-Otoo/Onua FM/tv3network.com

10 things you should NOT do from age 24

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April 19, 2016

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Congratulations on making it to 24! You’re still young, but you’re starting to move into fully-mature adulthood. So how exactly should you change your life for the better?

Start by following this guide that outlines 10 things you should stop doing right now!

1. Stop buying cheap clothes.

As a teenager and young adult, it’s fine to buy clothes and only wear them a few times, changing them as fashion dictates. However, now you’re older and probably settling into your first serious job, it’s time to start taking style more seriously. Invest in a few key pieces rather than buying a new wardrobe every few weeks.

2. Stop dating unsuitable ones.

It can be hard to find someone worthy of your time and attention, but by the time you reach your mid-twenties, you should have a better idea about what you need in a partner. Don’t waste your time on experimenting with people who you know, deep down, are not right for you. Strike a balance between being realistic and being too willing to give people a chance.

3. Stop caring what other people think.

It’s human nature to worry about what other people think of us, and no-one likes to feel as though they are being judged or criticized. However, being overly concerned with others’ opinions can cause you to lose sleep and even sacrifice your cherished dreams and ambitions in favour of living someone else’s idea of a great life. Trust your own judgement first and foremost.

4. Stop blaming your parents.

Sure, no-one’s parents are perfect and yours probably made their fair share of mistakes. However, it’s too easy to fall into the trap of blaming your parents or your upbringing for any current issues you may have. This isn’t productive, and will sour familial relationships.

5. Stop holding onto old hopes and dreams.

Are you guilty of holding onto aspirations that you really would be best off releasing? It may be time to trade in your old goals and ambitions for newer, more realistic aims. This doesn’t mean you have to give up on your vision of an ideal life, just that you need to keep your aspirations realistic.

6. Stop living in denial about your finances.

Those years when you could get away with being oblivious to the intricacies of your financial situation are over. It’s time to get responsible and set up a decent savings account, together with a pension plan if you haven’t got one already.

7. Stop being too nice.

This is an extension of Point 3, above, but deserves its own point. Stop people-pleasing. By your age, you should have a good idea of what you are capable of, and where your limits are. Learning how to say ‘no’ is an important step on the road to maturity.

8. Stop wasting so much time on the internet.

This is a tough one. These days, it seems as though everyone is addicted to the internet. We use it to find information, keep in touch with friends…and most of the time just browse social media unconsciously…wasting plenty of time. Learn to set time limits for yourself. You could even try one completely internet-free day per week.

9. Stop taking your health and fitness for granted.

Most of us can subject our bodies to late nights, too much alcohol and excessive junk food in college without feeling the after-effects. Unfortunately, as you move into your mid-twenties and then into your thirties, your body isn’t quite up to the task any more. Time to start eating more healthily and limiting those wild late nights!

10. Stop being messy.

How many hours have you lost looking for your wallet, cell or keys? Make this the year you finally start getting your possessions in order. Nothing makes you feel more mature than knowing exactly where your stuff is.

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Three soldiers injured by gunpowder explosion in Yendi

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April 19, 2016

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Three soldiers injured by gunpowder explosion in Yendi

Two soldiers from the Yendi Military Unit in the Northern Region are in critical condition after a seized gunpowder exploded in transit to their military base, injuring three of them.

The three soldiers are currently on admission at the Tamale Teaching Hospital receiving treatment, the Yendi Municipal Chief Executive, Issah Zakaria, has confirmed to TV3

The gunpowder and an unspecified number of guns were seized from a group of Dagbon youth in Yendi. It followed a military raid Saturday which was triggered by gunshots at the funeral of the mother of one Issah Bukari of the Dagbon family.

The three were said to be in the same vehicle which was transporting the seized guns and gunpowder when the explosion occurred.

TV3 sources say the gunshots by the Dagbon group was creating tension in the town which has for years been rocked with chieftaincy conflict between the two royal gates – the Abudus and the Andanis – causing a team of military personnel to step in.

The group are said to have flouted an order by Municipal Security Committee (MUSEC) that requires “every individual who wish to engage in the use of guns during any occasion to officially write to MUSEC for approval considering the volatility of the area”.

According to the MCE, both the Andanis and the Abudus have been duly informed of the order in a letter to them, adding announcements have also gone on on local radio stations and through the Information Services Department.

Sources say gunshots at functions is a traditional requirements in Dagbon where royals have the traditional obligation to fire guns to either announce the birth or death of a family member. Again, during festivals and funerals of royals, guns are fired to mark the celebration.

However, Mr Zakaria says “gunshots in Yendi have become an order of almost every occasion with no regard to the fact that the act is meant only for the royal,” and blamed the wanton disregrad for the order to indiscipline in the area.

By Zubaida Ismail|tv3network.com|Ghana

Bukom Banku rides on Bisa Kdei’s ‘Brother Brother’ for Mahama’s campaign

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April 19, 2016

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Bukom Banku rides on Bisa Kdei’s ‘Brother Brother’ for Mahama’s campaign

Ghanaian boxer, Braimah Kamoko, popularly known as Bukom Banku, has released a remix of Bisa Kdei’s hit song ‘brother brother’ and is urging President John Mahama to adopt it as his campaign song.

Using the brother brother rythm, Bukum Bankom sings about what he considers to be President Mahama’s achievements in the past three years, with particular emphasis on good roads and how he has solved the electricity crisis in the country.

The boxer-turned-actor in an exclusive interview with TV3 said that he wants President Mahama and his ruling National Democratic Congress to make the song their 2016 campaign theme song.

“This music is a hit. This is a campaign number I want to give to John Dramani Mahama because he is my father and I want to tell him to use this music for the election,” Bukom Banku told TV3’s Owusu Worae.

When asked whether he sought permission from Bisa Kdei to use brother brother rhythm, Bukom Banku answered in the negative, but said said he believes the Mansa hitmaker would not have a problem with it.

“Bisa Kdei is my best friend so if he hears that I used his beat to do something he wouldn’t worry. We are all popular men as Bisa is popular and I am a big popular and everybody knows so he wouldn’t worry about me using his beat,” he said.

By Nana Afrane Asante|tv3network.com|Ghana

Viber offers users more control over their communications

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April 19, 2016

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Viber offers users more control over their communications

Viber, one of the world’s leading messaging apps with more than 711 million unique users worldwide, today announces complete end-to-end encryption across all devices including Android™ and iPhone®, iPad®, Android tablets, PC and Mac desktops.

This feature will be available over the coming weeks to all users who have the latest version of Viber.

It includes strengthened security in every voice or video call, message, video and photo, in both group messages and one-to-one communication.

As part of this update, Viber also launches ‘Hidden Chats’ allowing users to hide specific chats from the main screen so no-one but the user knows they exist. These chats can only be accessed using a four digit PIN, providing an optional additional layer of privacy to users’ personal communications.

“We take our users’ security and privacy very seriously, and it’s critical to us that they feel confident and protected when using Viber,” said Michael Shmilov, COO of Viber.

“Because of this, we have spent a long time working on this latest update to ensure that our users have the most sophisticated security available and maximum control over their communications. We will continue to make this an ongoing priority as digital communication evolves.”

Full End-to-end encryption

Rolling out globally over the coming weeks, users will automatically be protected by end-to-end encryption in all communications on their smartphone once they have upgraded to the latest version of Viber – v6.0 or higher. Users who are also using Viber on an iPad, Android tablet or desktop will be prompted to re-connect it to their phone using a QR code.

All communications can benefit from an additional layer of security through account verification. Users will see a color-coded lock on the right hand side of the screen indicating the level of security:

•Grey Lock: During an end-to-end encrypted conversation and call users will see a grey padlock icon. Tapping on this icon will display a tooltip letting users know that messages sent by the participants are encrypted.

•Green Lock: Users also have the option of manually authenticating their contacts by selecting that they are ‘trusted’. This means that the selected contact’s authentication key will be monitored for future changes so users can be certain that they’re talking to the right person at all times. Tapping on the green padlock will display a tooltip letting users know that messages sent by the participants are encrypted and your contact is verified.

•Red Lock: If there is a problem with the authentication key of a previously trusted user, the padlock will turn red. The breach may simply mean that a user has changed their primary phone; however, it can also indicate a man-in-the-middle-attack. To solve a possible breach state, the participant needs to be re-trusted. Tapping on the red icon will display a tooltip noting that Viber cannot verify this number.

Hidden Chats

Users will now also be able to hide specific one-on-one or group conversations from the ‘chats’ screen so that no-one knows they exist and access them using a four digit PIN.

Users can hide the conversation by tapping on the info screen for a particular chat. It will then ask for a four digit PIN or, for iOS users, provide an option for a fingerprint.

Users will be notified of a message in a Hidden conversation without the text of the message, or who it is from, appearing on the screen.

This is not bi-directional, meaning if one user hides the conversation, nothing will be changed on the recipient’s side.

This latest update, along with the ‘Delete’ feature – which allows users to delete messages on the recipient’s phone even after they’ve sent them whether the person has seen it or not – demonstrates Viber’s increased focus on putting its users in control of their privacy and personal communications.

Source: Viber

Mahama must disclose his full family size – PPP

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April 19, 2016

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Mahama must disclose his full family size – PPP

The National Chairman of the Progressive People’s Party (PPP), Nii Allotey Brew Hammond, has called on President John Mahama to disclose his family size.

Speaking on 3FM’s Sunrise morning show, Mr. Hammond argued that in advanced countries, the families of presidents have access to state security and so by knowing the family size of the president, Ghanaians will know who their monies are spent on.

“Look at our advance countries like the United States where the family of Barrack Obama receives national security. So it’s important to know who our official family is so when protection is being given to them, we don’t question it.

“The emphasis should be on the President because he is the one in office. So, we should be interested in knowing his family size so we are calling on him to declare that”.

The PPP is on a campaign for the president to provide his full family size, he added.

The party has also asked the Electoral Commission to request for audited accounts of political parties in the country.

Source: Nana Afrane Asante|tv3network.com|Ghana

NADMO not filled with NDC members – Brig Gen Vib-Sanziri

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April 19, 2016

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NADMO not filled with NDC members – Brig Gen Vib-Sanziri

The National Disaster Management Organization [NADMO] has denied claims it has packed members of the National Democratic Congress into the Organization.

National Coordinator, Brigadier General Francis Vib-Sanziri described the claims as interesting noting that NADMO as a government institutionm, recruitments are through employment procedures and due diligence.

There were allegations that former Coordinator, Kofi Portuphy filled every top position at the NADMO with NDC apparatchiks, thus denying other people the opportunity.

But speaking on ONUA FM’s news and current affairs program Ghana Dadwen, Brigadier Vib-Sanziri said he came to meet Ghanaians working at NADMO, saying “I can tell you it is Ghanaians who are employed there. They are working as professionals and we don’t go round checking their party cards to see which party you belong to”.

He noted there are a lot of applications currently before him but due to the freeze on employment, not decision has been taken on those applications.

When host of the programme, Bright Kwesi Asempa, asked him whether politicians to NADMO a list of people to considered for employment, he responded in the negative.

“No politician can force me to employ people who are not qualified, I won’t bow to any pressure from any politician, I won’t sell my integrity” Brigadier Vib-Sanziri stated, and said he would not lower his moral principle for any reason.

Meanwhile, Brigadier Vib-Sanziri has called for spirit of volunteerism from the public in order to save lives. He said although NADMO is mandated to help in times of disasters, the work cannot be left to NADMO alone hence the need for all to volunteer, especially in during disasters.

Bright Dzakah|Onua 95.1FM|tv3network.com

EC uses new logo ahead of official launch & ‘explanation’

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April 18, 2016

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Ghana’s Electoral Commission has started using its new ‘controversial’ logo although the commission says it is yet to approve and launch it.

The EC’s new logo which has been severely criticised by the Ghanaian populace has already been printed on the commission’s new brochure which is intended to educate first time voters and the electorate on the ‘Revision of the New Voters Register.’

A Deputy Chairman of the Commission, Amadu Sulley told journalists at a training workshop that the new logo is yet to be approved and that it was just an expression of “intent.”

But the Deputy EC Boss in charge of Finance and Administration, Georgina Opoku Amankwaa, said the logo went through an approval process and would be unveiled very soon.

Reports reaching tv3network.com indicate that almost all official communications from the commission including banners and letter heads already have the new logo which indirectly means the commission has approved it.

It was first introduced to the public when the EC took some journalists through election reporting and the major pointers of the new Constitutional Instrument CI 91.

Why the new logo?

Questions have been raised with regard to why the EC would want to introduce a new logo in the lead up to a major election which comes off in November.

Some public commentators have defended the electoral commission indicating that they may just want to change the image of the commission by the introduction of a new logo.

The commission is yet to explain the rationale behind the new logo and also state why a new logo is being introduced at this time.

The current logo with the inscription Transparency, Fairness and Integrity comes two eagles, the black star and a ballot box and a hand voting.

The new logo on the other hand comes with blue-black background with eight abstract humans with their hands up. The heads of the eight people is in red, yellow, green and white.

Some critics of the new logo have described it a wheel of fortune and that the colours represent the various political parties but is that the case?

Was new EC logo plagiarised?

The EC’s logo looks very similar to that of a Turkish school which uses a similar logo. Sections of the public are demanding that the designer of the new logo to reveal whether or not the new logo was copied and modified or was an original idea from him.

By Martin Asiedu-Dartey|tv3network.com|Ghana
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‘Gang’ fight leaves one dead at Ashaiman

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April 18, 2016

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‘Gang’ fight leaves one dead at Ashaiman

One person was reported dead while others sustained injuries at Ashaiman Old Tulaku when two youth groups in the area clashed in a free-for-all fight.

The deceased who has been identified by his nickname as ‘Death Road’, was said to have been beaten to death on Saturday night.

This infuriated his colleagues who also pounced on the other group resulting in a free-for-all fight in the area.

What triggered the attack on the deceased is not yet known.

An eyewitness told Onua FM’s Yen Sempa Monday residents just saw the two groups embroiled in a deadly brawl. The fierce encounter caught residents running helter-skelter for their lives.

The witness mentioned the owner of Asenso Bar in the area as one of the injured persons.

According to the witness, it took the intervention of the Municipal Chief Executive of the area Ibrahim Baidoo who called in the police to calm the situation.

Story by Kweku Antwi-Otoo/Onua FM/tv3nework.com

Presby church severs ties with former Moderator Frimpong-Manso

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April 18, 2016

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Presby church severs ties with former Moderator Frimpong-Manso

The Presbyterian Church of Ghana has accepted the resignation of its immediate past moderator, Very Reverend Dr. Yaw Frimpong-Manso.

This development means that Rev. Frimpong-Manso forfeits all rights, titles, privileges and protocols that he would have otherwise enjoyed as immediate past moderator of the General Assembly of the Church.

The church has therefore written a letter to its members to announce this.
In the letter, the church stated that its leadership was saddened by the action taken by the former Moderator.

“This unprecedented action taken by a former Moderator and the ensuing debate on the airwaves, saddened the leadership and the entire membership of the church greatly and so became the subject of intense prayer and supplication while some senior members of the church appealed to him to reconsider his decision,” it stated.

The church also stated in the letter that it invited Very Rev. Frimpong Manso for an exit interview but he requested that the clerk of the GA meet him in New York rather.

“In accordance with this policy, the Clerk of the GA wrote to the Very Rev. Dr. Yaw Frimpong-Manso, inviting him to meet with the Clerk in Accra for an exit interview. The church offered to provide him with a return ticket for purpose of the said interview. In a letter dated November 25, 2015, Very Rev. Dr. Frimpong-Manso declined the invitation to travel to Accra for the interview and instead requested that the Clerk of the GA travels to New York to meet with him there.”

The church has therefore stated its acceptance of the resignation after meeting with the former Moderator.

“The acceptance of his resignation was formally communicated to him by the GA Clerk’s letter dated 21st Marc, 2016, in which it was stated that as a consequence of his resignation, he ceases to be a Reverend Minister of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana effective 16th March, 2016,” it said.

Background

In October, 2015, Rev Frimpong-Manso renounced his memberhip of the Presbyterian Church after what he referred to as a ‘disrespect to his person and ministry’.

This was after the Presbyterian Church of Ghana declared their intentions to sever ties with the pro-homosexual Presbyterian Church of the United States of America.

The current Moderator of the church, Rt. Rev. Prof. Emmanuel Martey then wrote a letter to Rt. Rev. Frimpong-Manso asking him to return to Ghana latest by December 31, 2015.

Rt. Rev. Frimpong-Manso however said in an interview that the General Assembly did not accord him the needed respect before taking the decision to recall him from the USA. He added that he “cannot serve two masters so I will stay here (USA), do the work of God and win more souls for Christ.”

He is currently serving with the Emmanuel Presbyterian Reformed Church of the Presbytery of New York in the United States of America.

Source: Citifmonline.com

Terrorists back off; they can’t match Ghana – T.B Joshua reveals

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Terrorists back off; they can’t match Ghana – T.B Joshua reveals

It appears terrorists who planned to strike at Ghana this month have beaten a retreat, renowned Nigerian Prophet, T.B. Joshua has revealed.

The terrorists, whom the Prophet referred to as evil doers, recoiled due to a precautionary “heart-to-heart” strategy adopted by the country.

Founder and Leader of the Synagogue, Church Of All Nations (SCOAN), Prophet T. B. Joshua in a live televised sermon April 10 announced that Ghana and Nigeria were on terrorists’ radar.

“I see Thursday, Friday. Pray for these two nations – Nigeria and Ghana – over gathering in any way; over attack. I am seeing attack and that will be in a foreign way. The attack will come not in a local way. So please open your lips and pray for these two nations for protection” he told his congregants on Sunday in Nigeria.

But a week after that declaration, the man of God has indicated that the attack is unlikely to occur in Ghana.

“I was very, very happy the nation Ghana, they took the bull by the horn and the evil doers put together, are no match for Ghana.”

What might have worked for Ghana is the “heart-to-heart awareness”, he explained, “it is the best weapon you can use…”

“I think the World at large need to learn from the strategy and tactics of Ghana. The nation has been very peaceful, I will say the most peaceful, safe nation in West Africa and the World…God will never allow evil doers to prevail because it has been a safe nation and safest in West Africa and the world at large…that is their strength,” he stressed.

T.B. Joshua came under intense criticism for the way and manner the first revelation was delivered. It caused many people to panic, and some, including the Ghanaian Christendom felt making such serious pronouncement on live television was not the best.

But in defence, the prophet told his congregation the message was not delivered at the spell of the moment.
According to him, he had the revelation two weeks prior to making it public. What he did was to pray over it for God’s direction, he claimed as he touted his track record in the area of prophecy.

“It is not experience, its’ not imagination, it’s not just I want to talk and talk,” he said of how he gets his revelations.

Story by Isaac Essel | tv3network.com |Ghana

Resource our security forces instead of buying V8 for ministers – Kofi Wayo

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April 18, 2016

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Resource our security forces instead of buying V8 for ministers – Kofi Wayo

In the wake of terror alert from the National Security, the founder and leader of United Renaissance Party (URP) Charles Kofi Wayo has chided the government accusing it of not doing enough to resource the security forces.

He accused them of rather taking pride in ridding in luxurious V8 vehicles.

As a guest on ‘one on one’ segment of Ghana Dadwen, a news and current affairs program on Onua 95.1fm, Chuck as he is popularly referred to said “it is unheard of for government appointees to be driving in V8s, enjoying free fuel and allowances but our police service is under-resourced, going on operations without bullet proof vest. How can we say weare ready, in the event of a terrorist attack, do we have the health facilities to take care of the victims?”

The National Security last week stated that a possible terror threat on Ghana is real following revelations from an alleged Malian terrorist being interrogated by the security agencies in Cote d’Ivoire. The suspected Malian terrorist was arrested after the attack on the Grand Bassam Hotel in neighboring Cote d’Ivoire.

Although President Mahama has assured Ghanaians that the country’s security forces are up to the task to prevent and protect the citizenry, the leader of the United Renaissance Party is in doubt.

Kofi Wayo argued, “what training are our police being given, what kind of information is being given to Ghanaians, what education, I am asking where are the training for our security agencies?”

He questioned why a government that runs to the West for alms to execute development projects would have its appointees flying business classes and takinghuge per diem. “Can’t we fly economic class, sacrifice the per diems which can be channeled into resourcing and retooling our security forces?” Kofi Wayo queried.

Source: Onua FM | tv3network.com

Nine Ghanaians have joined ISIS – Antwi Danso claims

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Nine Ghanaians have joined ISIS – Antwi Danso claims

Senior fellow at the Legon Centre for International Affairs and Diplomacy Dr Vladimir Antwi Danso says there are nine Ghanaians currently with Islamist militant group ISIS, and not two as being speculated in the media.

The National Security Co-coordinator, Mr. Yaw Donkor, confirmed last year that two Ghanaians have joined the terrorist group Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS): Nazir Nortei Alema, a 25-year-old graduate of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and another person, identified only as Rafiq.

However, Dr. Antwi Danso in an interview on 3FM’s Sunrise Morning show stated that Ghanaians are creating pockets of terrorism in their own country.

“There are nine Ghanaians in ISIS and not two as being speculated in the media,” he said but would not mention where and who they are as well as where he got his information from.

“We are creating pockets of terrorism in our own country which will come to haunt us if we do not take the right measures. Your Bamba and Azorka boys are fertile grounds for recruitment and are fertile grounds when they want to strike in Ghana.

“If one indiscipline person has entered the country and wants to be friends with those radicals and undisciplined persons whom we are not trying to stop, they will fester.

“There is a lot this country is making and everything is politicized because people want to score political marks and when those of us in the field look at these things, I just laugh.

“We need to be careful about how to understand terrorism and know how to minimize or mitigate their effect when they arise”.

Reacting to the recent terror alert in Ghana Dr. Danso said Ghanaians are causing unnecessary panic but calls for increase in awareness creation.

“No terrorist is interested in Ghana to attack us and I swear that they wouldn’t attack Ghana because of Ghana. They will only attack if and only Ghana’s foreign policy shows inclination towards supporting any of their enemies or example if America is attacking ISIS and we support them with our utterances and give them some of our institutions and other stuff, then they will attack…I think the whole country is causing unnecessary panic”.
Story by Nana Afrane Asante | tv3network.com