John Dramani Mahama has not shown a clear vision for the youth and should therefore be rejected in the elections, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has said. According to the NPP flagbearer, the twice-defeated presidential candidate of the NDC posed danger to the development of the youth , and must not be entertained. Rather, he ( Bawumia ) represents the future of the youth for which reason he asked them to give him their votes. Speaking at his community connect events at Abetifi, Mpraeso and Akyem Asafo in the Eastern Region on Wednesday, August 28, Dr Bawumia said he has not been…
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Bodukwan Multi Fruit Processing Company owned by Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has introduced a range of premium fruit chips onto the market . The new products come in dried coconut chips, dried mango chips, dried pineapple chips and the assorted mix of all three to suit all preferences, and meet the demands of customers. In an official statement, the company said the latest “all-natural, crispy, and delicious dried fruit chips, are made from the freshest fruits and are free from added preservatives”. “Perfect for a healthy snack on the go, or a tasty addition to your meals. Dive into…
The Juabenhene, Nana Otuo Siriboe II, has assured the New Patriotic Party (NPP) that the traditional area will show gratitude to the party in the upcoming elections. He lauded the NPP government for the unprecedented transformation it has brought to the Juaben municipality, and indicated that the people will not turn their back to the party as it seeks to break the 8-year election cycle. Speaking when the NPP presidential running mate, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, a.k.a. Napo allied on him at his palace on Wednesday, August 27, as part of his campaign tour of the Ashanti Region, the Omanhene…
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama has lamented over Dr Mahamudu Bawunia’s encounter with the media on August 25, 2024. He was disturbed that the strategy sought to shift Ghanaians’ attention from the NDC 2024 manifesto launch. Frustration Speaking at a campaign platform in Accra on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, Mahama expressed his frustration to party supporters highlighting his disgust about the turn of event. “We announced that we are going to launch our manifesto on August 24, immediately our opponent also announced they are going to do a media encounter after our manifesto launch.…
Dr Mahamadu Bawumia on Tuesday, August 27, ushered into the world of work, 10,000 young people trained under the Youth Employment Agency’s (YEA) Skills Training programme. This latest effort by the government to provide employable skills to Ghanaian youth joins other ongoing efforts such as the Kayayei Empowerment Programme and the training and provision of start up support for MSMEs by the Ghana Enterprises Agency. The graduands undertook a six-month training in vocational skills including hairdressing, masonry, plumbing, painting, steelworks and wielding among others. During the training, they were paid GHc500 each every month as stipends, and at the passing…
The determination by Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II to fight galamsey from all angles moved another step forward on Monday, August 26 when he destooled three chiefs in Sabronum in the Ashanti Region. The three, made up of the Gyaasehene, Nana Awua Gyau Atuomi, the Akyeameahene, Nana Osei Kwadwo, and the Baamuhene, Nana Tabiri Gyansah, were found complicit in the illegal act, and the King acted accordingly. This comes after similar destoolments in other parts of the region in the past few years. Petition The latest destoolments followed a petition sent to the Asantehene by some concerned individuals from the…
Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh continued his campaign in the Ashanti Region with visits to communities in the Atwima Nwabiagya South, Atwima Mponua and Atwima Nwabiagya North constituencies on Tuesday, August 27. There was massive response from the chiefs and people as the NPP running mate, affectionately called Napo, made a case for why the party’s flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and the parliamentary candidates should be voted for in the elections. Partnership for development At a durbar of the chiefs and people at Nkawie in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Constituency, Napo recollected historically, the traditional authority’s involvement in the UP tradition…
Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah says he is open to play for Ghana in International football. Nketiah, 25 was born in Lewisham, England but both of his parents Elizabeth Asaam and Edward Nketiah are both Ghanaians, so it makes him eligible to play for the Black Stars. Eddie Nketiah who grew up in England and has played for the Youth teams from U18 to U21 and was given his first appearance with the Three Lions in a 1-0 friendly win over Australia on 13 October 2023. The rapid growth of talents in England’s squad has reduced his chances to make it to…
The CEO of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), Kofi Baah Agyepong, has urged the government to employ YEA-trained and certified artisans in the Agenda 111 Priority Health Infrastructure Project. Speaking at a graduation ceremony for the YEA Skills Training Programme in Techiman, Bono East Region, Agyepong emphasised the readiness of these artisans to contribute to Ghana’s development. The Agenda 111 project, which aims to construct 111 hospitals across the nation, is a key part of President Akufo-Addo’s commitment to enhancing healthcare access in every district and region. Agyepong appealed to the government to prioritise the inclusion of these newly trained professionals in the project,…
The Vice-President, Mahamudu Bawumia has pledged to prioritise the welfare of the youth as his central focus if elected to be president. he will do this by generating adequate investment in the Youth Employment Agency. He reiterated his commitment to assisting young people in any way he could to combat the threat of unemployment. Speaking at the passing out ceremony of 10,000 trainees under the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) on Tuesday 27 August 2024 in the Bono Region, the presidential candidate of the NPP said, “God willing, when I become president, I will fully support the YEA a lot more (with) massive investment in…