The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) is requesting parliamentary approval for a loan of $1.65 billion to purchase two stakes in Ghana’s offshore fields. This is contained in a memorandum submitted to Parliament by the Minister for Energy, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, for consideration and approval. GNPC, through its GNPC Explorco, is allowed to participate in the upstream petroleum sector. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/the-future-of-gnat-in-the-smooth-dispensation-of-education-cannot-be-overemphasised-kojo-armah In the memoranda, the company said, it seeks approval to purchase a 70% stake in the South Deep Water Tano (SDWT) operated by AGM Petroleum Ghana Limited and 37% stake in the Deep Water Tano/Cape Three Points (DWT/CTP) operated by Aker Energy Ghana Limited. The company will form a joint operating company with the two entities and acquire the said stakes at different agreed prices. “Provision of a loan not exceeding US$1.65 billion to finance the acquisition at a price to be negotiated which might not exceed US$1.3 billion and GC Explorco share of capital expenditure (CAPEX) to Pecan Phase 1 First Oil of US$350 million.” READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/local-news-coda-outdoors-credit-union-to-support-informal-sector-pictures GNPC argued that entering such a partnership with the two entities is critical because prevailing situations such as the exiting of oil majors from the country required that it builds its capacity and take up a large part of the exploration activities before Ghana’s oil reserves hits a level of terminal decline. “With the shift away from investments in oil and gas into renewable, Ghana faces the risk of stranded assets and dwindling proven reserves if GNPC is unable to undertake exploration, development, and production alone. A declining industry undermines growth, diminishes revenue expectations for Ghana and makes redundant the stock of skilled labour in the industry which Ghana has rapidly built up over the decade.” It said the move is “all the more needed and urgent” hence the need for parliamentary ratification. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/bui-power-ceo-is-wrong-the-energy-minister-has-not-been-misled-by-gridco Within four to five years, GNPC believes that the partnership will help the country produce an extra 200,000 barrels of crude oil. Cabinet has already granted approval for the deal. Credit: Citinewsroom

The Leadership of the University Students' Association of Ghana (USAG) has charged the Akufo-Addo government to show more seriousness in matters of their teachers following a strike action by the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) over poor conditions of services. According to USAG, the strike action by their teachers is affecting their studies thus calling on the government to do the needful. Addressing Journalists in Accra on Monday, the President of USAG, Christian Philip Armah said "We are here to state that the Ghanaian student who has paid his or her school fees deserves better and for that matter needs to be treated fairly" READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/the-future-of-gnat-in-the-smooth-dispensation-of-education-cannot-be-overemphasised-kojo-armah He added that if the fight between UTAG and Government is not brought to an end, it is the students who will suffer greatly. Mr. Armah said "We have already suffered due to covid-19, our academic calendar has been distorted and we do not know when this academic calendar is going to resume since this strike earlier eluded to is an indefinite one" USAG reminded Journalists that the press conference was not intended to support either Government or teachers but rather protect the interests of all University students in the country. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/local-news-coda-outdoors-credit-union-to-support-informal-sector-pictures "We entreat Government within the shortest possible time to engage the University Teachers Association of Ghana and the Senior Staffs of the University of Ghana with the aim of addressing issues in a manner both parties will be satisfied" USAG entreated the Government and UTAG not to take entrenched positions adding that such positions have not yielded any good results. "We ask the government of Ghana to demonstrate good faith in its dealings with the Unions on the negotiations," he said. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/bui-power-ceo-is-wrong-the-energy-minister-has-not-been-misled-by-gridco USAG appealed to UTAG to consider the plight of the Ghanaian students and unconditionally withdraw, suspend, and call off the strike action. He hinted that most students are preparing for their mid-semester. Mr. Armah admonished the students to stay calm and focused on their studies as the issues are being resolved. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/amplified-will-focus-on-amplifying-mentoring-youth-dev-t-activities-in-various-quarters-gov-t Below is a video and pictures: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, says his government is widening further access to education for all of Ghana’s school-going children because an educated workforce will help realize the vision of a progressive and prosperous Ghana. Speaking at the Global Education Summit, co-hosted by British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta, in London, on Thursday, 29th July 2021, President Akufo-Addo noted that the goal of countries in Africa is to move away from being mere producers and exporters of raw materials to value-added economies. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/the-future-of-gnat-in-the-smooth-dispensation-of-education-cannot-be-overemphasised-kojo-armah This, the President said, is not going to be possible if Africa does not have an educated workforce. “It, therefore, requires an investment that we have to make to ensure that not just as many, but also all our children have the opportunity to go to school right from kindergarten, through primary, through secondary, and through tertiary education,” he said. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/local-news-coda-outdoors-credit-union-to-support-informal-sector-pictures Towards the realization of this, President Akufo-Addo told the Summit that Ghana is on course to guaranteeing access to education for all school-going children, evidenced by the allocation of 23% of the national budget to education, adding that “it is one of the highest on the continent, and we intend to ramp it up even more.” With the Free Senior High School policy resulting in some four hundred thousand (400,000) more children getting access to senior high school education in Ghana, the President acknowledged that problems with infrastructure and the challenges of inadequate classrooms are being addressed. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/bui-power-ceo-is-wrong-the-energy-minister-has-not-been-misled-by-gridco “So, in Ghana, we’ve taken the decision that we’re going full scale ahead now that we have widened public education at the secondary school level to all and sundry, to try and replicate it also at the tertiary level,” he said. President Akufo-Addo continued, “Until recently, if you wanted to get a student’s loan in Ghana, you had to find a guarantor, somebody who would come and say, we’ve removed the guarantor requirement. If you have the Ghana National Card, you can now go on the basis of that you get the loan, which is also going to mean a significant expansion of education at the tertiary level.” READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/amplified-will-focus-on-amplifying-mentoring-youth-dev-t-activities-in-various-quarters-gov-t Describing these steps as “absolutely critical for our future”, the President noted that “if we don’t do it, we will not be able to get to our basic goal, which is a structural transformation of our economies… Lives and livelihoods are both the keys to the future for us and we will hopefully continue to be to do that” Summit Outcomes At the end of the Summit, international governments and corporations pledged to donate $4 billion for the Global Partnership for Education, which provides fair access to public education in ninety (90) countries and territories that account for 80% of children out of school. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/summit-will-enable-authority-deliberate-take-decisions-on-political-security-in-mali-s-botchwey The summit emphasized the importance of equitable access to education amid warnings that COVID-19 has exacerbated already under-resourced public education programs in less economically developed countries. Experts alerted the organization that it was unlikely for those forced out of schools due to the pandemic to return. Below are pictures: Credit: Saltfmonline.com

The ‘Proper Human Sexual and Ghanaian Family Values Bill’ 2021, is expected to be laid in Parliament later today [August 2, 2021] for a presentation and first reading. The bill, nicknamed the anti-LGBTQ bill, prescribes that people of the same sex who engage in sexual activity could be fined or jailed for between three to five years. The piece of legislation has invoked mixed reactions from the public but appears to enjoy cross-party support from within Parliament. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/the-future-of-gnat-in-the-smooth-dispensation-of-education-cannot-be-overemphasised-kojo-armah The Bill is a private members’ legislation sponsored by eight Members of Parliament – seven from the NDC and one from the NPP. The Bill will be laid after going through the mandatory period of gazetting. The Member of Parliament for the Ningo-Prampram, Sam George, in Citi News interview elucidated on the importance of the Bill. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/local-news-coda-outdoors-credit-union-to-support-informal-sector-pictures “When the Supreme Court establishes that it must be penetrative sex, a lesbian doesn’t have an organ for penetration. She can only penetrate using a contraction or a sex toy and Section 104 of Act 29 does not deal with that. So 61 years on, you need to review your law and make sure it is responsive to 2021.” About the Bill The legislation is titled ‘The Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill 2021’. Groups and individuals who advocate for the rights of LGBTQI people or offer support will also face sanctions under the law aside from those who engage in it. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/bui-power-ceo-is-wrong-the-energy-minister-has-not-been-misled-by-gridco The Bill has sparked outrage from human rights activists and persons sympathetic to LGBTQI people, but the proposed legislation has been welcomed by a significant number of Ghanaians and Christian groups. However, others have also called for a review of Ghana’s laws to be more accommodating of minority groups, as many countries are decriminalizing homosexuality. In February 2020 for instance, the then Speaker of Ghana’s Parliament, Prof. Mike Oquaye, warned the World Bank against homosexuality conditions in development assistance to Ghana. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/amplified-will-focus-on-amplifying-mentoring-youth-dev-t-activities-in-various-quarters-gov-t Credit: Citinewsroom

Hearts of Oak set up an all Premier League MTN FA Cup final as goals from Benjamin Afutu Kotey, Isaac Mensah, and Daniel Barnieh saw them beat Medeama SC 3-0 in a dominant display on Sunday to seal a well-deserved win at the Cape Coast stadium. The ten-time champions will now face the Miners in the final after the latter beat Berekum Chelsea 4-1 in the other semi-final clash. Midfielder Benjamin Afutu opened the scoring with a towering header after connecting a cross from Isaac Mensah inside 12 minutes. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/the-future-of-gnat-in-the-smooth-dispensation-of-education-cannot-be-overemphasised-kojo-armah Isaac Mensah later added the second before Daniel Barnieh converted from the spot to seal the win. Medeama looked good on the night but were let down by their profligacy in front of goal. The mauve and yellows gifted Hearts of Oak the second in the 60th minute following a goalkeeping howler by Frank Boateng. The Medeama No.1 ended up failing to clear his lines after the ball had bounced on the turf and veered pass him onto the path of Mensah who had the easiest task of tapping it into the net. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/local-news-coda-outdoors-credit-union-to-support-informal-sector-pictures Hearts of Oak were awarded a penalty in the 73rd minute when Frank Boateng fouled Daniel Barnieh in the box. Daniel Barnieh had to take the kick twice after Boateng saved his first kick. The Medeama shot stopper was seen to have moved before the kick. Barnieh kept his composure and this time sent the goalkeeper the wrong way to make it three-nil. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/bui-power-ceo-is-wrong-the-energy-minister-has-not-been-misled-by-gridco Hearts of Oak kept pushing for more goals but Medeama repelled the onslaught and defended well to avoid an embarrassing defeat. Accra Hearts of Oak – 10 time winners of the competition will face 1993 champions AshantiGold in the final at the Accra Sports stadium on Sunday. Below are some pictures: Source: GFA Communications

The Minister for Energy, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has called for a deliberate nurturing of a crop of leaders to take the country forward. Dr. Prempeh, who is also the MP for Manhyia South and is popularly known as ‘NAPO’, made this call at the 13th Congregation of the University of Professional Studies (UPSA) in Accra on Saturday, following the conferment on him by the university of an honourary Doctorate of Humane Letters (DHL) for his leadership as the Minister of Education in the first term of President Akufo-Addo’s administration. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/the-future-of-gnat-in-the-smooth-dispensation-of-education-cannot-be-overemphasised-kojo-armah Recounting his experience as Education Minister, Dr. Prempeh referred to the sensitivity of education issues because of their impact on the nation and recalled that no two days were ever the same. “At one moment, it is teachers or students on the verge of a strike. The next, it could be challenged with the computerized school placement system, a collapsed school building leading to casualties or an outbreak of an infectious disease in a school. Added to this is the relationship with the various teacher and student unions as well as vigorous policy debates on a range of issues. In all the aforementioned, with a good, dedicated, committed, resourceful team, we managed teachers, students, non-teaching staff, unions, parents and all others successfully” he stated. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/local-news-coda-outdoors-credit-union-to-support-informal-sector-pictures Reflecting on the issue of leadership, the Minister stated that his time in public office has taught him important lessons, that leadership requires a person who has integrity, character, fairness and compassion. It also requires one who is calm, resilient, a resolute team player who is decisive and results-oriented but above all, one willing to push a transformational agenda and to do right by God and country. He reiterated the importance of ensuring that our country’s next crop of leaders is properly nurtured. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/bui-power-ceo-is-wrong-the-energy-minister-has-not-been-misled-by-gridco “As a society, our collective security lies in the people we choose to lead us, to make decisions on our behalf, to protect us and to ensure our well-being. It is crucial therefore that we nurture the right leaders to ensure that they are of the right calibre for the task. What this means is that we must deliberately treat leadership grooming with all the urgency that it deserves, right from school, to instil it in our young people” Dr. Prempeh declared. The Special Guest of Honour at the event was the Vice President, Alhaji Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/amplified-will-focus-on-amplifying-mentoring-youth-dev-t-activities-in-various-quarters-gov-t The event, which saw various students from the Graduate Studies School and the LLB programs graduate, was attended by a cross-section of Ghanaians, including traditional rulers, Members of Parliament and other state officials. Below are pictures: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

On the 7th of January this year, I saw the fastest bailiff ever from the Cape Coast high court to Accra and then to parliament house to prevent a duly elected member of Parliament from being sworn in, and subsequently voting in the speakership election. A wise man asked, who was the bailiff who could get the judgement and move to Accra with this speed of light? Hamza's name was mentioned; only to find out that, the said Hamza was a registrar and not a bailiff. The court was and still is a high court in Ghana. I agree that parliament is a master of its own rules, but letting sleeping dogs lie sometimes is a disaster, and encourages impunity. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/the-future-of-gnat-in-the-smooth-dispensation-of-education-cannot-be-overemphasised-kojo-armah The supreme court instructed the NDC to file processes at the Cape Coast high court. The legal team gets to the court at 8:00 am and the registry of the court was not open for business and the registrar was nowhere to be found as well as the cash office to pay for filing, and the judge was already reading his verdict before anyone enters with his or her own troubles to disturb anything !!! The same Hamza has been fingered in this. What a judicial Maradona, comfortably practising legal gymnastics!!! Someone asked, is this Ghana? I replied with a low tone; Yes, this is Ghana, under the leadership of Justice Anim Yeboah as chief justice and a former Attorney General and so-called human rights advocate as President. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/local-news-coda-outdoors-credit-union-to-support-informal-sector-pictures Don't get me wrong, this can be a mere coincidence. The judge may have had a problem with his car so had to be dropped by his wife who may be a market woman and must be at the kotokoraba market by 8:00 am, so dropped him off at the office at 7:30 am, the registrar son may have had a stomach upset and had to be rushed to the hospital before returning to the office, and the cashier's daughter was also not well and had to be nursed for a little while. Believe it or not, coincidences happen all the time and may have happened that, officers of the same Court on the same day were involved in almost similar situations. However, let no one tell you lies, the judiciary is as rotten as f**k, and the telepathic relationship between some judges and some registrars are more than Fabregas and Diego Costa. In as much as coincidences are possible, never rule out a well-rehearsed strategy too. Everything is possible, at least with these 7:0, 9:0 score lines. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/bui-power-ceo-is-wrong-the-energy-minister-has-not-been-misled-by-gridco Writing against the judiciary has been a difficult one and it takes boldness and conviction to do that. He who knows it feels it. Even the head of the judiciary, the embattled chief justice, Justice Anim Yeboah, I feel should step aside, looking at the alleged case of corruption levelled against him. The image of the judiciary must be protected. But WHO AM I to advise such a huge man who knows the law inside out!!! Perceptions are very important in life and everyone should always test the waters and find out the sentiments of citizens and how they feel about things. It helps to save ourselves, the institutions we work for and what we stand for. Even if the law is on our side. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/ndc-s-claims-are-groundless-and-untenable-coda The judiciary may be bad, but there are equally wonderful personalities you will give a standing ovation to any day. The book of Hosea is still speaking to us. Be careful what you sow, if you sow the wind, you can't reap the better days ahead. Kun fa Yakun READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/if-i-hurt-anybody-by-such-decisions-i-m-sorry-i-could-not-meet-your-expectations-oppong-boanuh Credit: Godwin Ako Gunn Disclaimer: The views/contents expressed in this article are the sole responsibility of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of ThinkNews Online. ThinkNews Online will not be responsible or liable for any inaccurate or incorrect statements contained in this article.

The Minister for Interior, Ambrose Dery has declared August 4, 2021, as a statutory holiday. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/the-future-of-gnat-in-the-smooth-dispensation-of-education-cannot-be-overemphasised-kojo-armah According to him, the day has been set aside to celebrate Founders' Day. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/i-ve-total-confidence-in-the-new-educational-curriculum-peter-boateng-video In a communique sighted by Thinknewsonline.com, he said "The general public is hereby informed that Wednesday, 4th August 2021 which marks Founders' Day, is a Statutory Public Holiday and should be observed as such throughout the country. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/local-news-coda-outdoors-credit-union-to-support-informal-sector-pictures Below is a copy of the release: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

The Leadership of the Coastal Development Authority (CODA), has refuted claims made by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) saying it has not awarded any contracts to the former Member of Parliament for Jomoro, Paul Essien. According to CODA, the claims by the NDC indicate that the former MP has misused the funds rather than its intended purpose. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/the-future-of-gnat-in-the-smooth-dispensation-of-education-cannot-be-overemphasised-kojo-armah In a release sighted by Thinknewsonline.com, the leadership of CODA said "The claims are groundless and untenable. The claim that CODA has awarded contracts to the former MP is false" The statement also mentioned that the said contracts were rather awarded by the Ministry of Special Development Initiative of which CODA was its subsidiary. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/local-news-coda-outdoors-credit-union-to-support-informal-sector-pictures “The Authority remains focused on initiating interventions aimed at accelerating the economic and social development of the 109 constituencies in the six regions that make up the coastal development zone,” it said. “Selection and implementation of projects are done through an inclusive stakeholder engagement and participatory needs assessment. To that end, we entreat all stakeholders to continue to work in harmony for the benefit of their communities, constituencies, and the nation at large,” CODA concluded. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/bui-power-ceo-is-wrong-the-energy-minister-has-not-been-misled-by-gridco Below are copies of the release: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

The family of social media influencer, Maurecia Babiinoti Boduong known in showbiz as Moesha is appealing to the general public to do away with the bad-mouthing, gossips, and ill-statement about their daughter's new beginning in Christ. According to the family, they believe Moesha has the right and a chance to make right her life. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/bui-power-ceo-is-wrong-the-energy-minister-has-not-been-misled-by-gridco In a statement sighted by Thinknewsonline.com, it said "No matter what happened or where Moesha has been and no matter whom she has "used" or "offended. We believe that there comes a time in life when realisation sets in or a time when you "wake up" from your past and try to make good your life. We believe Moesha has the right to a "new beginning in Christ” and a chance to make right her life" The statement added that every individual has a past, present, and future. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/amplified-will-focus-on-amplifying-mentoring-youth-dev-t-activities-in-various-quarters-gov-t It said, "We have all lived life's that, depending on the “friends" or "people” around you, can positively or negatively influence your life. Some have lived high life's and others have lived practical lives" The family says it is pleading with all persons to please allow their daughter time from gossip, bad mouthing, social media bickering, and negative talking to find herself. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/summit-will-enable-authority-deliberate-take-decisions-on-political-security-in-mali-s-botchwey It mentioned that it supports the decision Moesha has taken and will support her in any positive way to help her find her real self. "No persons have been authorized to solicit funds to support her or on behalf of the family. However, the family is extremely grateful to everyone who reached out genuinely to help. We further note with disappointment an audio recording circulating on social media purported to be her brother. We condemn the contents of the recording and state categorically that it is not her brother" READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/we-suspect-arson-targeted-at-destruction-and-concealment-of-material-evidence-at-tano-south-ndc The statement hinted that the supposed Nelson is not a known relative of the family. "Let's let Moesha "heal” peacefully and let's give her space from all networks to enable a new, positively fulfilling, and effective beginning for her. Everybody deserves some privacy at one time or the other in life and this is the least we can offer Moesha now" it concluded. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/empire-star-bryshere-gray-sentenced-to-jail-in-domestic-violence-case Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

The Outgoing Inspector General Police, James Oppong-Boanuh has rendered an apology to some men and women in the service over their transfers and postings to non-urban areas while he was in office as IGP. According to Mr. Oppong-Boanuh, he is sorry he could not meet their expectations since some decisions he took back then did not favour many. Speaking at a farewell parade and pull-out ceremony organized for him by the Ghana Police Service, he said “I may have hurt or disappoint some people by some of the decisions I took especially, I am aware that as IGP, a lot of people got disappointed and frustrated by transfers and postings to the non-urban areas because obviously everyone wants to be in the capital town. If I hurt anybody by such decisions, I am sorry, I could not meet your expectations” READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/the-future-of-gnat-in-the-smooth-dispensation-of-education-cannot-be-overemphasised-kojo-armah He further explained that the decisions he took at that time, was necessary for the good people of the country. He also added that although he made few mistakes, he also contributed to lots of positive things for the service while in office as the IGP. Mr. Oppong-Boanuh tasked the men and women in uniform to throw their support behind the new IGP Dr. George Akuffo Dampare to empower him to lead the service successfully. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/local-news-coda-outdoors-credit-union-to-support-informal-sector-pictures The outgoing IGP hinted that the Police Service is blessed with a number of committed officers who he believes are going to support the incoming IGP to successfully continue from where he left. He said “I am bowing out today with pride and a strong conviction that this service is blessed with a number of committed officers who are going to support the incoming IGP to successfully continue from where I left. It is important to underline that the role of the security agencies, which is internally led by the police service, cannot be overemphasized.” The Outgoing IGP further mentioned that despite the constraint of resources and organizational challenges, the police officers supported the country to attain global accolades. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/bui-power-ceo-is-wrong-the-energy-minister-has-not-been-misled-by-gridco Mr. Oppong-Boanuh stated “In the midst of resource constraints and other organizational challenges, we have supported our country to attain global accolades. I believe we can do more to become one of the most peaceful countries in the world, with the rest of leadership and supply of resources to the service. It is in this vein, that I want to encourage all personnel of the service and the good people of this country to give the necessary support to the incoming IGP and his administration to discharge the core mandate of the police service in maintaining law and order” “I have laid a foundation that can be built upon for the success of the police service” he said confidently. On his part, the Chaplain-General, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Very Rev’d Fr. George Arthur said “This parade ceremony for you, the outgoing IGP, Mr. James Oppong-Boanuh indicates your exit from the Police Service after many years of dedicated service. Congratulations to you, sir” READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/amplified-will-focus-on-amplifying-mentoring-youth-dev-t-activities-in-various-quarters-gov-t He charged the outgoing IGP to accept the farewell parade and pull out ceremony as a crown of honour for dedicated service. Very Rev’d Fr. George Arthur said “Today, the final whistle has been brown. Mr. James Oppong-Boanuh stop work, hand over all your police accoutrements to the Director of Logistics, hand over the keys to your official bungalow, the key to your office and the enviable vehicle number plate, GP 1 to COP Dr. George Akuffo Dampare” He, however, added that Mr. Oppong-Boanuh’s regimental life is over adding that the outgoing IGP is returning to civilian life. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/summit-will-enable-authority-deliberate-take-decisions-on-political-security-in-mali-s-botchwey He challenged the outgoing IGP to find time to rest and pay attention to his health and his spiritual life. “As you live the service, be ready to meet these four groups of people and how you are going to deal with them. Group 1, those you consciously and voluntarily assisted to attain certain heights in life, both civilians and police” “Group 2, those you intentionally, refused to offer assistance for reasons best known to you. Group 3, those you could not assist in any way because situations could not permit you to do so and group 4, the majority of Ghanaians who did not come to you for any assistance or favour but all that they were looking on was the peace of the nation” READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/we-suspect-arson-targeted-at-destruction-and-concealment-of-material-evidence-at-tano-south-ndc He described retirement as pain adding that each individual on earth will experience it one day. To the police officers, Very Rev’d Fr. George Arthur charged them to be human and merciful especially when they have the opportunity to decide the faith of people. It will be recalled that President Akufo-Addo through a communique appointed COP Dr. George Akuffo Dampare as the Acting Inspector General of Police. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/empire-star-bryshere-gray-sentenced-to-jail-in-domestic-violence-case Thinknewsonline.com has gathered that COP Dampare will from August 1, 2021, become Ghana’s youngest Inspector General of Police. The Outgoing Inspector General of Police served for 33 years. Watch the video below: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

The Founder and Leader of the International God's Way Church, Bishop Daniel Obinim has endorsed Ghanaian Fast-rising Artist, Black Sherif’s ‘First Sermon’ in a new video. According to the man of God, although he loves the song, he is asking God to have mercy on the young Artist. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/empire-star-bryshere-gray-sentenced-to-jail-in-domestic-violence-case In a video making waves on social, Bishop Daniel Obinim was captured listen to the audio version of the song and trying to explain each verse of the song. With what many have described as the breakdown; Bishop Obinim speaking in Twi said “The lyrics in his song means, some fraud boys have succeeded in making money from chatting but their boss is keeping the money in his possession. Auntie Male does not know the life I am living in Accra because if she did, she would have been stressed. No one has tasked me to be a gangster but I am doing it for myself, it's my choice and for myself. I am aware of what I am doing because silence has a meaning. Rest in peace to Auntie Mariam” READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/we-suspect-arson-targeted-at-destruction-and-concealment-of-material-evidence-at-tano-south-ndc The Man of God further asked God for his mercies on the young Artiste. He stressed that the lyrics of the ‘First Sermon' is a sad one. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/summit-will-enable-authority-deliberate-take-decisions-on-political-security-in-mali-s-botchwey Watch the video below: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith