Chair of the Electoral Commission, Charlotte Osei, will Wednesday appear before Legislators to respond to questions about the heated internal wrangling at the elections management body. She will also brief the Parliamentarians on how funds generated from the replacement of voter ID cards and the sale of media accreditation cards ahead of 2016 elections were spent. Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, ...
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Ceasefire and prepare for election 2020 – Christian Council tells EC
The Christian Council of Ghana has reiterated the need to use Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanisms to address the current dispute at the Electoral Commission (EC) in order to put an end to the intensifying uproar between some staff and the Chairperson of the commission, Charlotte Osei. Speaking to JoyNews Prime, the General Secretary of the Council, Dr. Kwabena Opuni Frimpong, ...
Read More »Akufo-Addo to decide on EC brouhaha
President Akufo-Addo is expected to take a decision on the wrangling at the electoral commission following his arrival from France, where he was on a state visit. According to the Information Minister, Mustapha Hamid, the President will take a decision which is backed by the Constitution. The electoral commission has been fraught with controversies over the last one week with ...
Read More »Watch your back; fight against corruption being sabotaged – Amidu warns Akufo-Addo
A former Attorney-General, Martin Amidu, who is renowned for his fight against graft, thinks aspects of the Special Prosecutor’s bill undermine President Nana Akufo-Addo’s anti-corruption intentions. In his latest commentary on issues of public concern, Mr Amidu focused on the Bill that is currently being perused by Parliament, taking issue with a clause that he says may render the goal ...
Read More »Kotoko, Hearts clash to be played August 6
The Premier League game between Accra Hearts of Oak and rivals Kumasi Asante Kotoko has been rescheduled to Sunday August 6, 2017. The game was postponed indefinitely after the Porcupine Warriors were involved in a fatal accident on the Nkawkaw road in the Eastern region after their premier league game with Inter Allies. In a release, the Premier League Board ...
Read More »Chinese Super League in crisis with 13 clubs set to forfeit involvement next season due to unpaid salaries
The clubs in question have been told they must settle their arrears by August 15 and send proof to the Chinese Football Association (CFA) or face being denied entry to the league. Thirteen Chinese Super League clubs could be forced to forfeit their participation in the competition next season after failing to pay their players properly. The clubs in question ...
Read More »Gary Pallister reveals why Jose Mourinho gave up on Alvaro Morata and signed £75m man Romelu Lukaku
The former Red Devils defender is convinced the Old Trafford club has a much better player in Lukaku Gary Pallister has revealed why he thinks Jose Mourinho “gave up on” Alvaro Morata and opted to sign Romelu Lukaku instead. The Red Devils had been strongly linked with a move for the Spaniard after losing interest in number one target Antoine ...
Read More »Barcelona officials ‘head to London in attempt to tie up £90million deal’ for Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho
Barcelona are refusing to give up their pursuit of Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho — with club officials reportedly travelling to London in an attempt to tie up a switch. According to Spanish daily Sport , Barca believe a deal could be struck for around £90million (€100m). Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp insists Coutinho, 25, remains a major part of his plans ...
Read More »How did £67million new boy Alvaro Morata rate on his Chelsea debut against Bayern Munich?
After just a couple of training sessions and on only his first appearance for Chelsea, nobody expected that much from Alvaro Morata. Especially considering the opposition. He didn’t take long to get involved following his 63rd-minute appearance, however, having been held in reserve by Antonio Conte with Michy Batshuayi keeping his place after his Arsenal brace. Morata entered the fray ...
Read More »NSS apologizes for service personnel beatings
The acting Executive Director of the National Service Scheme Hon. Ussif Mustapha has apologized for the military brutalities meted out to service personnel at the El Wak Sports Stadium. This year’s registration process for national service personnel turned chaotic at the El-Wak Stadium when the military police stepped in to maintain law and order. According to some of the personnel, ...
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