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- Zoomlion And Jospong Group Donates Food Items To Victims Of Appiatse Explosion (PICS)
The Management of Waste Management Giant, Zoomlion and Jospong Group of Companies have donated food items to victims of the Appiatse Explosion. According to them, the food items serves as part of their widows mite in supporting the victims. Leading the team, the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of Jospong Group of Companies, Sophia Lisa said "We are all witnesses to the unfortunate incident that happened in our country about a month ago" "We have been trying but we had to know what exactly you needed. We realised that lots of people are coming but we had to be clear on what you needed" "So our Executive Chairman himself pushed us and we had to contact you to know what exactly will be needed" "Today we are here in the name of the Jospong Group of Companies including Zoomlion and other subsidiaries brought some items based on the request you made and also we added few others which will also be needed. The items presented included rice, gari beans, exercise books for the children, buckets and liquid soaps as well as sanitisers. "Jospong Group of Companies including Zoomlion have been going round the country supporting with disinfection during the outbreak of covid and unfortunately this situation happens and we think that as a company that has operations across the country and as an indigenous company, it is right that we also come and commensurate with the families and the entire community and see how we can comfort them with the little that we have" The team from Zoomlion and Jospong Group also prayed for the victims of the Appiatse Explosion. The Western Regional Manager for Western Waste, Pastor Danso said "We are in to improve the lives of the people so we thought that once this has come, it is a golden opportunity to show our widow's mite as far as the disaster is concerned" "These items are not the only items we brought. We initially brought a communal container that is supposed to take care of the waste situation of the community and our workers are also around to support as far as the cleaning of the community is concerned" "We have been with them from the onset of this disaster Receiving the items, Chief of Bepoh, Nana Atta Kojo Beremebi II thanked the Jospong Group of Companies for their kind gesture. He assured that the items will be used for its intended purposes. The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Prestea Huni Valley, Isaac Dasomani said "First of all, we want to thank the Jospong Group of Companies and looking at the items, they are many and we are are going to make sure that the items are distributed fairly to all the victims. "Since the incident happened, lots if people have donated items among donations and so far, we have shared amongst the people. They have started doing their own cooking among others" He also told Thinknewsonline.com that data of the items and donations are being taken adding that it helps them to know who and who have not received their share. "So when look at these items, we are going to make sure that we distribute it to them and also make sure that they are intact because if you look around, there are lots of relief items" he added. "Our biggest challenge is how we are conveying the school kids to the Bogoso township because when the incident happened, we have relocated them to the camp here and the children have to go to school" "We have rented a mini bus that always takes GHc500 a day, so you can see that it is not sustainable. So we are appealing to Ghanaians or anyone who has a mini van and can donate it to us to carry the kids to school, we will be grateful" He stressed that once the mini van arrives, the Municipal Assembly will take it upon itself to sponsor the purchasing of fuel. Officials who represented Zoomlion and Jospong Group of Companies include Sophia Lisa (Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Jospong Group of Companies), Emma Adwoa Appiah (Communication and Corporate Affairs Director, Zoomlion), Abdulai Abdullah (Western Regional Manager for Western Waste), Thomas Korley (Zoomlion Foundation Manager), Mr. Jeff (Communications Department) and Pastor Danso. Below are some pictures: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith
- "Ahanta West MP Not Dead, But Unwell" – Family
Minister for Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs and Member of Parliament for Ahanta West Constituency in the Western Region, Ebenezer Kojo Kum is not dead, a family source has confirmed. News of the demise of the MP started circulating on social media platforms on Tuesday evening, 8 March 2022. However, a brother to the MP, Nana Mensah Kumah III has denied and confirmed his brother is still alive but unwell. In an audio message available to ClassFMonline.com, Nana Mensah Kumah III said “my brother is not dead, he is alive. I can confirm my brother has been sick and was admitted but he has been discharged and receiving treatment at home.” “He is not dead, my brother is alive,” Nana Mensah Kumah III stressed. He asked for prayers for his brother to get well and cautioned those spreading such falsehood to desist from it. Credit: Classfmonline.com
- Dredge Masters MD Inducted Into Corporate Ghana Hall of Fame (PICS)
The Managing Director (MD) of Dredge Masters Limited (DML), Captain Ansar Ahmed Khan, has been inducted into the Corporate Ghana Hall of Fame Awards 2022 at the plush Movenpick Ambassador Hotel, Accra. He was presented with a plaque in recognition of his induction into the Corporate Ghana Hall of Fame. The induction of the MD of DML into the Hall Fame is in recognition of his significant contribution to especially Ghana’s environmental sanitation space. The awards which were organised by The Business Executive on Friday, March 4, 2022, and it was graced by top CEOs, chairmen and chairpersons. The Corporate Ghana Hall of Fame is a flagship forum of top-tier executives conceptualised as a grouping of selected current and former chairmen and chairpersons, and overall top CEOs in Ghana’s business sectors who individually and collectively contribute to the growth of corporate Ghana. Speaking to the media on the sidelines of the ceremony, Captain Khan thanked the organisers for the honour done him, and edicated the award to his family, Jospong Group of Companies (JGC) and his staff members. He used the occasion to also express appreciation to JGC for its immense support for dredging and environmental sanitation in general. Earlier, in a welcome address, the Chairman of Corporate Ghana Hall of Fame, Mr. Kwasi Abeasi, who was a former Board Chairman of Ghana Investment Promotion Council (GIPC), said the Corporate Ghana Hall of Fame Awards recognises and celebrates the professional accomplishments of outstanding chairmen, chairpersons and distinguished CEOs of the corporate community. Other inductees Among prominent personalities who were also inducted into the Corporate Ghana Hall of Fame were the current Chairman of HSOP, Dr. Derick Amoateng; President of Ghana Employers Association, Daniel Acheampong; Board Chairman of Norpalm Ghana Limited, Dr. Kwwme Sarpong, and; founder of Asanka University College of Design and Technology, Kwabena Asante Asare. The rest were the CEO of DHL Global Forwarding West Africa and Country Head for Ghana, Serigne Ndanck Mbaye; Chairman of Ruma Fertility and Specialist Hospital, Dr. Rudolf Kantum Adageba; General Manager of Ridge Royal Hotel, Mr. Samuel Obiri Oduman; Commissioner of Insurance, Justice Ofori, the reigning CEO of the year 2021 of the Ghana Leadership Awards, who is also the CEO of Envaserv Research Consult Dr. Emmanuel Lamptey; Managing Director and Chairman of MINECON Resources and Services Limited, Daniel Kenneth Bansah, and; Manager of Adjafash Company Ltd., Prince Williams. About Dredge Masters Dredge Masters Limited is a subsidiary of Jospong Group of Companies that offer cutting-edge modern technological dredging services in Ghana and across the African continent. As a leading provider of cutting-edge modern technological dredging services, Dredge Masters utilises the best industry techniques to eliminate the potential for design failures and expedite its time to clients. The company has expertise in the following areas: lake dredging, land reclamation among others. Below are some pictures: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith
- "Deputy Speaker Can Vote And Form Part Of Quorum For Decision Making" – Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has ruled that a Deputy Speaker of Parliament can be counted during the formation of a quorum for parliamentary decision-making and participation in voting. The Court presided over by Justice Jones Dotse, therefore, affirmed the approval of the 2022 budget without NDC MPs’ participation. Private Legal Practitioner Justice Abdulai filed the case against the Attorney General. He had asked the Supreme Court to interpret Articles 102 and 104 of the 1992 Constitution and declare the action of Mr Osei Owusu as unconstitutional. He also wanted the Supreme Court to declare the whole proceedings in Parliament on November 30, 2021, which led to the passage of the 2022 budget as unconstitutional insisting the Deputy Speaker should not have counted himself as an MP when he presided over proceedings. However, in defence on behalf of the state, the Attorney-General (A-G), Godfred Yeboah Dame, argued that there is no express provision in the 1992 Constitution that stops a Deputy Speaker presiding over proceedings from voting or counting himself as part of MPs present to form the right quorum. He argued that the quorum in Parliament formed under Article 102 is different from the quorum formed under Article 104 of the 1992 Constitution. He stated that the quorum under Article 102 is for the conduct of business in Parliament, and that is why Article 102 provides that it should be one-third of members. “Given that Parliament presently is made up of 275 members, the quorum under Article 102 for the conduct of its business is 92 MPs,” the A-G submitted. According to the A-G, based on the clear provision of Article 102, any person presiding, either the Speaker or Deputy Speakers, is precluded from being part of that quorum. On the other hand, the A-G believes that the quorum under Article 104 (1), which deals with the determination of matters through voting in Parliament, requires at least half of all MPs, and such a quorum is not the same as the one in Article 102. Mr Dame contends that unlike Article 102, which precludes a “person presiding” from being part of the quorum, Article 104 (2) precludes explicitly “The Speaker”. The A-G, therefore, holds the position that only the person elected as “The Speaker” of Parliament is barred from forming part of the quorum under Article 104 when presiding, and not the Deputy Speakers who preside over proceedings. The Apex Court comprises Justices Jones Dotse, Nene Amegatcher, Prof Ashie Kotey, Mariama Owusu, Lovelace Johnson, Clemence Honyenuga, and Emmanuel Kulendi affirmed the arguments of the Attorney General. Story by: Joseph Ackah-Blay
- "Ghana Is A Nation Of Attractive Opportunities And Is Ready For Business" -Akufo-Addo
The President of the Republic, Nana Akufo-Addo, says Ghana has moved away from the earlier uncertainties that clouded her path towards progress and prosperity, and the last 29 years of democratic governance in the 4th Republic have generally been the period of the greatest economic growth in our history. Delivering a statement on “Ghana Day” at the ongoing Dubai Expo 2020, on Tuesday, 8th March 2022, President Akufo-Addo noted that “Our engagement at the Expo is themed on Opportunity, because we are a nation of unquestionably attractive opportunities.” According to President Akufo-Addo, Ghana is, today, the safest country in West Africa, it is the largest recipient of foreign direct investment in West Africa, and is ranked 3rd in the Ease of Doing Business Index in West Africa. “We are the new commercial capital of Africa by virtue of our hosting of the Secretariat of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), we are the 2nd largest cocoa producer in the world, we are the largest producer of gold in Africa, we are endowed with considerable deposits of bauxite, iron ore, manganese, lithium, oil and gas, diamonds, and timber, and we are geographically closer than any other country to the centre of the planet,” the President added. He continued, “We are a country where investments are secure and protected under a governance system where an independent judiciary upholds the rule of law and respect for private property rights.” Stressing that Ghana is “Ready for Business”, President Akufo-Addo noted that Government is determined to build a business-friendly economy that will enable Ghana get to the stage where the exploitation of the opportunities that are available will help her build an optimistic, self-confident and prosperous nation. “Indeed, prior to the onset of COVID-19, Ghana, in 2017, 2018 and 2019, that is during my first term in office, recorded annual average GDP growth rates of seven percent, making our economy one of the fastest growing in the world at the time. At the height of the pandemic, in 2020, we were, indeed, one of the few countries to record positive growth,” he said. Through the GH¢100 billion economic recovery programme, dubbed the Ghana CARES ‘Obaatampa’ Programme, the economy grew at a provisional 5.2% in the first three quarters of 2021, with a projected growth rate of 5.6% for 2021. “We are appear to be on the path of sustained economic recovery. We still, nevertheless, have some important challenges, but we see these challenges as opportunities which serve as catalysts for growth and the realisation of Government’s transformational agenda. This agenda is hinged, primarily, on creating space for the private sector to thrive, thereby growing the jobs that our young people need,” he added. President Akufo-Addo stated that policies such as 1-District-1-Factory and the development of strategic anchor industries, such as the emerging automotive industry and the coordinated exploitation of our significant bauxite and iron ore deposits, the agricultural expansion through the programme for Planting for Food and Jobs, targeted infrastructural development, especially of roads and railways, and promoting access to digital technology are serving as the main avenues for job creation. “We have been successful at removing some of the constraints of Ghanaian life, that have been sources of frustration in conducting business. “As part of the process of formalising the economy, we have, amongst others, implemented a digital property addressing system, issued biometric national identification cards to residents this year, so that every resident will have a unique identification number, and ensured paperless transactions at our ports,” he added. Source: Jubilee House Communication
- "You Have Been Duly Notified" - Supreme Court To James Gyakye Quayson
The Supreme Court has ruled that the NDC MP for Assin North, Mr James Gyakye Quayson, has been duly served with a court process seeking to stop him from holding himself as a legislator. A seven member panel of the court, presided over by Justice Jones Dotse, said a substituted service ordered by the court had been effectively executed and therefore the case has been brought to the notice of the MP. The court, accordingly adjourned the case to March 16, 2022 and directed the MP to file his statement of case on or before the hearing date. Daily Graphic publication When the case was called Monday, the Daily Graphic publication of the notice took the centre stage after lawyer for the MP, Tsatsu Tsikata, raised an objection. Counsel argued that only the hearing notice was published in the Daily Graphic, instead of the whole processes as directed by the court. Also, counsel argued that the time was not ripe for hearing the case because the court indicated that the substituted service would take effect seven days after the publication in the Daily Graphic. Lawyer for the plaintiff, Mr Frank Davies, disagreed with the submissions of Mr Tsikata, and argued that the court ordered different modes of service and therefore the publication in the Daily Graphic should not be seen as the only mode of service. The court agreed with Mr Davies and held that the publication in the Daily Graphic was not the only mode for service directed by the court. According to the court, the posting of the court processes at the Supreme Court, the High Court at Assin Fosu and the residence of the MP was enough to bring the case to the attention of the MP. Story by: Emanuel Ebo Hawkson
- BREAKING NEWS: Angry NPP Members Threaten To Defect To NDC; Paint Fomena Party Office In NDC Colours
Over one hundred disgruntled members of the governing New Patriotic Party, NPP, in the Fomena Constituency of the Ashanti Region, are demonstrating against the party’s leadership and are threatening to defect to the opposition NDC over alleged preferential treatment of persons linked to the Independent MP for the area, Andrew Amoako Asiamah. The angry NPP supporters who demonstrated on Monday morning played campaign songs of former President John Mahama as they stressed that they will not be voting for the NPP in the next general election. “We will not vote for the NPP in the next elections. We will vote for John Mahama because at least, he has built a modern hospital for us,” one of the angry protestors stated. The disappointed NPP members held placards with inscriptions such as “let the NPP constitution work, John Boadu and co, we will resist the imposition of Asiamah, No unopposed in Fomena, we will defend the NPP constitution among others. In a bid to show their seriousness, the aggrieved protestors who are threatening to defect to the NDC then painted the NPP Fomena Constituency office in NDC colours. They then pasted posters of former president John Mahama on the building. The protestors have vowed to resist attempts by the Independent Member of Parliament for the area, Andrew Amoako Asiamah to be imposed on them in the next general elections. They allege that the leadership of the party has begun some machinations to favour supporters of the independent Member of Parliament as against those believed to be from other camps in the ongoing polling station elections. A spokesperson for the aggrieved supporters of NPP in the Fomena Constituency, Emmanuel Domah, told Citi News their protest is as a result of unfair treatment meted out to some party members by the party hierarchy. “We are opposing the imposition of an independent candidate in the Fomena Constituency. Also, the constitution of the party is not being followed strictly. Again, some party faithfuls who helped Nana Addo to win the general elections are being sidelined, and the party is rather favouring those in the camp of the Independent Member of Parliament for this area, Andrew Amoako Asiamah”. Mr. Asiamah fell out with the NPP prior to election 2020. He went ahead to contest as an Independent Candidate, winning the seat. He has since become crucial to the NPP and government business in parliament since both parties have 137 MPs in parliament, and will require his support to function more effectively. Below are some pictures: Story by: Edward Oppong Marfo
- Zoomlion Deploys Over 400 Workers To Clean Central Region For Independence Day Celebration (PICS)
Waste Management Giant, Zoomlion Ghana Limited, has disclosed that it deployed over 400 personnel to ensure the Central Region, which hosted the 65th Independence anniversary parade, was clean. According to the company, its personnel started work from Kasoa to Cape Coast where they engaged in painting of road kerbs, cleaning the environment as well as hoisting flags on the main roads from Kasoa to the Cape Coast stretch. Speaking to journalists during the Independence Day parade on Sunday, March 6. 2022, in Cape Coast, Central Region, the Public Jobs Manager of Zoomlion in the Central Region, Robert Kingsley Ayemi, said his team which started work before the 6th Match, will continue to work even after the event to ensure that the Cape Coast Sports Stadium, the venue of the event and its surrounding communities, were always clean. "We deployed over 400 YEA personnel on every street in the region right down from Kasoa. Even after the clean-up exercise, we were painting kerbs along the road, hoisted flags from Kasoa through to Winneba, Mfantsiman, Yamoransah and then to Cape Coast,” he said. Mr Ayemi indicated that prior to the event, the National Committee tasked to see to the successful running of the event charged his outfit to make sure the venue and the entire region were clean, adding that the 65th Independence Day celebration was marked in a clean environment. "Before the start of the event, the National Committee met with Zoomlion to handle waste management issues at the venue and the region. We initially began with series of clean-up exercises at the Central regional capital, Cape Coast, where our personnel were mandated to pick every liter on the floor, and this is how we achieved success during the event," he explained. Zoomlion will be working hand in hand with the Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly to ensure that the venue is clean even after the event, Mr. Ayemi assured. Below are some pictures: Story by: News Desk Report
- Jackie Appiah Allegedly Sues Shatta Wale For Calling Her ‘Toto Worker’
Actress Jackie Appiah has reportedly filed a lawsuit against Shatta Wale for making defamatory comments alleging her popularity of being an actress is untrue. Earlier in February, the dancehall artiste went on a rampage in a live video broadcast on Instagram where he sought to address a number of national issues he finds unpleasant. During his rant, Shatta Wale blatantly said Jackie Appiah is a “toto worker”, alleging she does not make her money from acting but through illicit clandestine means. The SM President described Jackie Appiah as a modernized whore who earned, if not all, some of her wealth from sleeping with rich men and conceals it with her recognised acting profession. Abena Moet – a radio panellist and presenter for Okay FM – said on Friday that Jackie Appiah has dragged Shatta Wale to court, just when we thought she would not react in any way to the wild allegations. BACKGROUND Shatta Wale who was embittered by an earlier comment Jackie Appiah supposedly passed about him during the first outbreak of COVIDF in Ghana, berated her. The ballistic Shatta Wale did not mince words in his clap back to the TV star. He maintained that acting did not make Jackie Appiah rich thus the riches and wealth she flaunts were products of the sweats she endured during rounds of sexual marathons with top dogs who pay an arm and a leg to get her to warm their beds. “You’re toto worker, you’re toto worker,” Shatta Wale fumed. Shatta Wale goes hard on Jackie Appiah. Story by: Kweku Derrick
- Manchester City 4-1 Manchester United: De Bruyne And Mahrez Double Up In Demolition Derby
Kevin De Bruyne and Riyad Mahrez hit doubles as Manchester City thumped derby rivals Manchester United 4-1 to restore their six-point lead over Liverpool at the Premier League summit. United had won their previous three games at the Etihad Stadium in all competitions but, without the injured Cristiano Ronaldo, they were behind inside five minutes to a close-range De Bruyne strike. After Jadon Sancho temporarily levelled up against his former club, De Bruyne struck a second to put City back in front before half-time, and then teed up Mahrez for a superb City third in the second half. United were previously unbeaten in 11 games in normal time in all competitions but conceded a fourth when Mahrez doubled his tally late on, seeing City give themselves some breathing space at the top, albeit with Liverpool holding a game in hand and still having to travel to the Etihad next month. De Bruyne was left in plenty of space to drill Bernardo Silva's low pass away from David de Gea early on, the Belgium international registering his 50th goal in the competition. United otherwise made a positive start, despite also being without Raphael Varane, Luke Shaw and Edinson Cavani, and they were level with 22 minutes played. Sancho was played into space by Paul Pogba and cut inside before sending a delightful curled finish past Ederson from the edge of the 18-yard box. City restored their lead just six minutes later through De Bruyne, who blasted in after Phil Foden's initial shot was well saved by De Gea and not dealt with by United's defenders. De Bruyne was again involved when picking out Mahrez from a corner to volley in a third goal for City, and the Algeria international rounded off the scoring in the 90th minute with another crisp finish after VAR judged Alex Telles had played him onside. Story by: Daniel Lewis
- Ghana@65: "We Value Longstanding Partnership" – US To GoG
The United States government has sent a congratulatory message to all Ghanaians home and abroad on the anniversary of Ghana’s independence on March 6. A statement issued by Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State on Sunday March 6 said “We value the longstanding partnership between the United States and Ghana, which has advanced our mutual economic, security, public health, human rights, and democratic governance interests. “The meeting between President Akufo-Addo and Vice President Harris last September, as well as my own meeting with Vice President Bawumia in January, served to reaffirm our strong friendship" “On this occasion, we reflect on our shared history and many people-to-people ties, and recommit ourselves to deepening our partnership. We also commend Ghana on its commitment to democracy in its leadership of the Economic Community of West African States" “Best wishes on this 65th anniversary of Ghana’s independence.” Below is a tweet: Story by: Laud Nartey
- "We’ll Crush Anyone Who Attempts To Make Coup" – Akufo-Addo
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has served notice to protect the peace and stability of the country at all times. Speaking at the 65th Independence day celebration in Cape Coast on Sunday March 6, he said “Let us guard jealously the peace and stability we are enjoying. There are some restless spirits amongst us who, seeking to exploit the current difficulties confronting the nation, claim to have lost confidence in our democratic system" “Either the absence of faith in the prospect of democratic alternative to the current government or their impatience to wield executive authority are the factors driving their appetite for the short cut of military intervention" “Whatever be the case, they seem ready to jeopardise the hard won reputation of our country as beacon of democracy and stability in Africa and indeed, in the world, in order to gratify their personal ambition, ambitions which show little or no respect for the capacity of the Ghanaian people to change when necessary their government peacefully through the ballot box, something we have done on three separate occasions in the 29 year life of the fourth republic" “The great majority of us who are committed to democratic values and institutions will continue to resist the claims of these adventurers and deploy all legitimate means in our democracy to maintain our free open system of governance which has respect for human rights, the rule of law and the principles of democratic accountability.” His comments come after the Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Ghana , Professor Raymond Atuguba who was Executive Secretary to Former President John Dramani Mahama, said that Ghana is currently a fertile place for coup due to the bad economic situation. Prof Atuguba asked the government to acknowledge the economic mess and try to deal with it. “We do not want coup in this country but if we do not act quickly we may have one in our hands. There is one thing to do now, prevent coup in Ghana since the climate and the environment, national and immediate international, are conducive for one. We must compel the government to acknowledge the current economic mess, they mostly, and previous governments, to a larger extent. “Ghana’s economic problems started before Covid-19. On balance, Covid-19 was a good thing for Africa and Ghana.” he said at a forum held by Solidare Ghana. Prof Atuguba received flak for this comment from a section of the Ghanaian public. Senior Advisor at the Africa Parliamentarians Network Against Corruption, Professor David Abdulai said, contextually, the conditions that gave rise to the overthrow of constitutionally-elected governments in some West African countries recently are not the same as those in Ghana. Professor Abdulai said on the Key Point on TV3 Saturday March 5 that “I think if the inference is to to support what happened in Mali, in Guinea , Burkina Faso, I won’t think it is right because each country has its context and culture" “So if you infer that in the case of Ghana I don’t think contextually it is right. One must also look at the fact that if you look at the developmental stages of coups of these countries, I can tell you Ghana is way beyond that" “Nobody really wants a coup d’état because first of all, in the current digital and globalized environment we are, it is going to impact our economy heavily, it will take years to recover because once some of the businesses leave they are not going to come back. Also the brand Ghana is going to be damaged. But in a democracy such talks or the warnings should be listened to.” A civil society activist who is the chairman of the Civil Society Platform on Oil Gas, Dr Steve Manteaw, had also said earlier that one of the causes of coups in most countries is the absence of an alternative to the governing party. He explained that the people must have no other opportunity for changing the government before they will think of taking the law into their own hands. But, he said, that is not the case in Ghana. In a Facebook post, Dr Manteaw said “Professor Atuguba was candid and brutally frank. No malice. However, he omitted one precondition for coups i.e. the people must have no other opportunity for changing the gov’t, which is not the case in Ghana.” Adansi Asokwa Member of Parliament Kobina Tahir (KT) Hammond also took a swipe at Professor Atuguba following the coup comment he made. KT Hammond questioned why, in his view, all the time some members of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) who he described as irresponsible call for the Military intervention in the administration of the country when the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is governing. Responding to him at a press conference in Parliament on Wednesday March 2, KT Hammond said “Why is it that in the course of NPP administration every opportunity that the NDC get, not all of them to be fair, but the irresponsible ones are calling for intervention of the military?" “What is it about the Military?" “Let me tell Professor Atuguba that he doesn’t have the liberty to take leave of his brain, he does not have the liberty to take even half of his brain" “He owes it to his students and he owes it to the constitution that everybody including him has no reason to say the kind of things he has said. He is a Professor and of no other thing but of law, he understands the constitution" “This is the constitution that has made it very clear, anybody who attempts to subvert it commits the offence that he knows, he goes to make a statement like this.” He added “The Military knows what they are up to, they are a professional institution, their responsibility is to guide the territorial integrity of this country, period, they know it, they are not interested in dabbling in politics. The group before them had dabbled in politics and we are all witnesses to these happenings. They are not interested, the officers are professionals, the rank and file, they are professionals they know their duties. It is not the likes of Atuguba to invite them to hold the country to ransom." “Clearly, he is NDC sympathizer and indeed, I do know that at a point in time he worked with the office of the president , he is an NDC sympathizer but no problem with that but the constitution allows for the people of Ghana to speak at periodic times" “The last one was 2020, we had the election, four more years, we have spent almost one and a half years thereafter, we will go for election" “If the people do not like the NPP administration because they feel that we messed up it is for the people of the country to pass their judgement, it is not for the person who thinks he knows the law and who thinks he has studied the law to go about and brandishing foolishness like that" “I will be surprised if they have not already invited him. Clear foolishness.” Story by: Laud Nartey












