Elvis Anokye

The Supreme Court justices who ruled that Deputy Speakers can vote

The Supreme Court on Wednesday, March 9, 2022; delivered a ruling that affirmed that a deputy Speaker of Parliament retains their vote even when they are presiding over the House. A seven-member panel of the apex court via a unanimous decision handed down the ruling which also declared parts of …

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‘A unanimous 7-0? Shocking but not surprising’ – Mahama reacts to Supreme Court ruling

Former President John Dramani Mahama has reacted to recent ruling by the Supreme Court affirming that a presiding Deputy Speaker is allowed to vote. According to the 2020 flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress, NDC, the decision was “shocking but not surprising.” He described the 7 – 0 decision by …

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WAEC releases 2021 WASSCE results for private candidates

The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has released provisional results of 52,974 candidates who sat for the 2021 West African Senior School Certificate Examination(WASSCE) for private candidates. The results of 696 candidates alleged to be involved in various examination malpractice have been withheld pending the conclusion of investigations. “These malpractices …

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How the UK Sun, Sports Brief reported Wontumi’s $3.1 billion bid for Chelsea FC

Ghanaian businessman Bernard Antwi Boasiako known in local circles as Chairman Wontumi has attracted coverage by major international websites, especially in England over his interest to purchase Chelsea FC. Chairman Wontumi through his lawyers and Financial Directors put in a bid of $3.1 Billion to purchase the top English club …

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Forest reserves threatened by Fulani herdsmen in Bono region

Tens of thousands of cattle have virtually taken over five out of the seven forest reserves within the Sunyani forest district, contrary to Forest Protection ACT 1974, (ACT 243) as amended by the Forest Protection ACT, 2002 (ACT 624). Per the ACT, it is completely illegal for any domestic animal …

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Oliver Barker-Vormawor allegedly rushed to hospital

#FixTheCountry movement has announced that its lead convener, Oliver Barker Mawusi-Vormawor who is currently in police custody, was rushed to a hospital on Wednesday morning due to health complications. According to the social movement, Oliver who has been in custody for over three weeks had been experiencing minor health challenges. …

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Watch Sulley Muntari’s first goal for Hearts of Oak

Sulley Ali Muntari has scored his first goal for Hearts of Oak in the Ghana Premier League. The former Black Stars converted a penalty to reclaim the lead for the Phobians in their matchday 19 encounter against WAFA at the Accra Sports Stadium on Wednesday, March 9, 2022. Kwadwo Obeng Junior put …

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Social media goes wild as Chairman Wontumi officially bids for Chelsea

Ghanaian businessman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, commonly known as Chairman Wontumi is in the trends after expressing interest in purchasing English Premier League side Chelsea. The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is currently in the top three trends on Ghana Twitter. Speaking on his radio station Wontumi radio, …

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Four Police officers charged over Bullion van robberies

Four Police constables who were arraigned for their role in the Bullion Van attacks have been charged with counts. The charges are an attempt to commit a crime to wit; robbery and Abetment, with a civilian, said to be a scrap dealer. The plea of the four – Constable Yaro …

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You have given your ruling but we are masters of our procedure – Sam George to Supreme Court

Ningo Prampram lawmaker, Sam Nartey George has criticized the Justices of the Supreme Court for ruling that a Deputy Speaker can vote. He said the ruling, instead of bringing clarity on the matter, has rather brought confusion. “They have given their ruling we have heard but I believe that there is a …

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