It was a rib-cracking moment when Ghanaian comedian and actor Clemento Suarez met former President Jerry John Rawlings. Clemento, who is brilliant at mimicking the founder of the National Democratic Congress, finally had a one-on-one encounter with him – and didn’t spare his ribs. He mimicked one of Rawlings’ bad attempt at speaking Twi and Rawlings agreed that he nailed …
Do you agree with the comedian? In approximately one month’s time, we will be finding out about Tekashi 6ix9ine’s fate in his highly-publicized racketeering trial. The Brooklyn-based rapper-turned-informant will be sentenced for his role in the Nine Trey Blood gang crimes, including armed robbery, shootings, drug distribution, and more. Many are expecting the young man to be released from prison …
Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has sent a rebuttal to his predecessor President J.J Rawlings on allegations he allowed illegal structure Villagio to be erected on waterways through the deals he cut. In the official response transcribed by MyNewsGh.com, former President Kufuor through his spokesperson Dr Kwabena Osei Adubofour says Rawlings should be the last person to speak about integrity. …
Philip Addison, lead counsel for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the 2012 election petition case, has picked up nomination forms to contest for the Klottey Korley parliamentary seat in the NPP’s parliamentary primaries. The Former Greater Accra Regional Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Alhaji Yusif Fofana, who picked up the forms on behalf of the …
Stories making headlines on the front pages in the major newspapers include: Daily Graphic: * Devt authorities to disburse $1m per constituency * GES implements new curriculum Sept * African trade Secretariat game changer – Alan Kyerematen * Take charge of destiny Ghanaian Times: * 275 constituencies get $1m each * Ghana set to benefit from AfCFTA * Special Prosecutor …
A founding member of the ruling New Patriotic Party, David Kankam Boadu has lauded President Akufo-Addo’s efforts at disbanding party vigilantism and the phenomenon of militias across the country, particularly within the political space. But he says while the president is at it, all other actors and stakeholders must put in their bit to help uproot the canker that forbodes …
Musician Shatta Wale has said he can’t be compared to anybody in Ghana except one man. According to the “My Level” hitmaker, the former president, Jerry John Rawlings, is the only person who qualifies to be compared to him. He made this statement via a Facebook live video on Wednesday, April 3, while defending the eight awards he swept at …
US Ambassador to Ghana, Stephanie Sullivan has paid courtesy calls on three former Presidents of Ghana. They are John Agyekum Kufuor, Jerry John Rawlings, and John Dramani Manama. Ambassador Sullivan recently submitted her official credentials to President Akufo-Addo at the Jubilee House in Accra. The US Embassy in Accra in a tweet said her visit to the former presidents was …
The Deputy Minority Chief Whip of Parliament, Ahmed Ibrahim, has chastised the government for what he says is rushing to declare January 7 a public holiday when the House is yet to consider an amendment to the Public Holidays Act. He said a decision is even yet to be taken as to whether the old holidays should be expunged let …
Former President John Dramani Mahama once again failed to take part in the commemoration of the 37th anniversary of the 31st December Revolution on Monday. He was expected to join six other presidential aspirants of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to address the party’s supporters at the event held at Ashaiman Mandela Park on Monday, as the presidential election of …
