The Founder and Chief Executive Officer (C.E.O) of the Atta Mills Institute (AMI), Koku Anyidoho has commended President Akufo-Addo for fulfilling his promise of re-constructing the Asomdwee Park in memory of the Late Former President John Evans Atta Mills. According to him, the Akufo-Addo government, a year ago promised to ensure that it gives the final resting of the Late President a face-lift hence instructing the leadership of the Coastal Development Authority (CODA) to reconstruct the facility. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/bird-flu-hits-parts-of-the-country-ministry-of-food-and-agriculture-confirms Speaking exclusively to Thinknewsonline.com at the 9 Years On; Entrenching a solid legacy, re-construction of Asomdwee Park, he said “There was a master-plan which was to see the Asomdwee park being re-constructed in July 2013 but it is baffling how 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019 have all elapsed and we are now working on this facility. One year down the line, you can see that Asomdwee Park is transforming” Mr. Anyidoho also mentioned that he is hopeful that works on the Asomdwee Park will be completed before July 2022. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/social-media-hails-sammy-gyamfi-for-schooling-kweku-baako-on-good-morning-ghana-tv-show Responding to whether or not he was disappointed in the NDC government for failing to reconstruct the Asomdwee Park, he said “It’s not about me. Let Ghanaians tell that story. I have given you the chronology of things; what should have happened and what didn’t happen. That is the story, I want to tell, it is not about laying blame at somebody’s doorstep but the facts will remain; one Administration didn’t and another Administration is doing it” He further described the Asomdwee Park as a national monument and not a property of Koku Anyidoho. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/pastor-kwame-osei-manukure-set-to-launch-maiden-gospel-album-woye-mame-on-march-21 On his part, Site Architect, Owula Nii Nortei Adumuah said “As an Architect, the first thing I noticed was that the fencing was not in good shape so we are looking at giving it a face-lift so it personifies the personality we are talking about” He also added that the re-construction will see a space where persons who access the facility can tell the history of late Mills. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/energy-minister-napo-tasks-ecg-gridco-to-identify-causes-of-dumsor Mr. Adumuah further hinted that the Asomdwee Park when completed will have a ‘celebratory entry’ adding that some Adinkra and Ga symbols will be used for it. “What we also looked at is enhancing where the tomb is. We will have some symbols there. We have also introduced some water features” he said. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/government-statistician-blacks-out-on-live-tv-video The Site Architect further revealed they will make available other tomb spaces that can be used to bury other heads of state. The Asomdwee Park when completed will have a conference room, reception, offices, cafeteria, mini library, and a mini-museum. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/i-didn-t-expect-people-to-stream-my-songs-that-much-mzvee-video The Asomdwee Park is expected to be commissioned by President Akufo-Addo in July 2022. Below are videos and some pictures: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

The Government of Ghana has expressed worries over the growing trend of terrorism and piracy at the neighboring countries and the shores of the coast respectfully. According to the government, the constant news of terrorist attacks on the neighboring countries that share borders with the country has made the situation worrying and challenging for the entire country to cope with. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/energy-minister-napo-tasks-ecg-gridco-to-identify-causes-of-dumsor The government during the 3 days retreat to access the work of the government in the last 6 months of the year deliberated on ways of reviving the economy and most importantly the issues of terrorism and piracy which how to address the concerns were raised. Speaking at the Meet the Press series in Accra, the Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah stressed that, the government has ordered the various security agencies to beef up securities at the various borders and coastal lines of the country to help clamp down on any of such actions. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/government-statistician-blacks-out-on-live-tv-video He stressed that the most worrying issues of their intelligence picked indicates that a young Ghanaian has been recruited to join such terrorists but says the government has plans in place to protect all Ghanaians from any attack. The Minister who is also the MP for Ofoase Ayerebi called on all and sundry to be on alert and report any form of groupings they chance upon to the security for swift intervention. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/social-media-hails-sammy-gyamfi-for-schooling-kweku-baako-on-good-morning-ghana-tv-show Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

The Ghana Statistical Service has announced an extension of its census mop-up exercise, which was to end officially on Sunday, July 18, 2021. The Service in a statement said the extension will be for 12 days from 19th July 2021 to 30th July 2021. Addressing the press on Monday, the Government Statistician, Prof. Samuel Kobina Annim, said the exercise which is about 94 percent complete in some areas will allow the GSS time to complete its goal of counting every Ghanaian. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/pastor-kwame-osei-manukure-set-to-launch-maiden-gospel-album-woye-mame-on-march-21 Last week, Prof. Samuel Kobina Annim indicated that the Greater Accra Region had the lowest coverage of the exercise. The North East had the highest expected households recorded with 92 percent, while the Greater Accra Region had the lowest expected households recorded with 55 percent. “Indeed, all regions, except the Greater Accra Regions, we’ve received data on 70 percent that we collected data from during the first phase of the exercise,” Prof. Annim said. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/social-media-hails-sammy-gyamfi-for-schooling-kweku-baako-on-good-morning-ghana-tv-show Of the 272 statistical districts outlined by the Ghana Statistical Service, 181 are on course to complete data collection as of July 11. “Our concern is to focus on Greater Accra Region because we have some specific districts in the Greater Accra Region where data inflow is very minimal,” he said. Among the lowest-performing districts were the Ga West, Ga North, Ayawaso West, Adentan Ga East, Ledzokuku, La Nkwantan Madina, Kpone Katamanso, Shai Osudoku, and Tema West districts. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/bird-flu-hits-parts-of-the-country-ministry-of-food-and-agriculture-confirms The Service attributed the reluctance of households to participate in the data collection, “specifically diplomats, foreigners in gated communities, high-level government officials and political leaders, households in medium to high-class residential areas.” The Government Statistician also said there was an “unwillingness of communities to participate in the census due to boundary disputes.” Credit: Citinewsroom

Gospel Musician, Joyce Blessing is set to release a new single come August 6, 2021. According to her, the new single is to thank God and let the world know that her stay in the industry has the hand of God. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/pastor-kwame-osei-manukure-set-to-launch-maiden-gospel-album-woye-mame-on-march-21 In a release sighted by Thinknewsonline.com, she said "Amidst all odds, Award-winning Gospel singer, Joyce Blessing has stood her grounds to overcome all the trials that came her way and is set to release her first single in the year, 2021" The 'Adam Nana & Yendanase' hitmaker who has had lots of issues with her brand since her introduction in the industry went on hiatus after her incident in Kumasi early this year. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/energy-minister-napo-tasks-ecg-gridco-to-identify-causes-of-dumsor Below is a copy of the release: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Damsel Foundation has called on President Akufo Addo to immediately dismiss Nana Hesse Ogyiri from office as a Presidential staffer with immediate effect, as a sign of his government’s commitment to protecting every child from any form of abuse irrespective of their background. Damsel Foundation in a press release says it has taken notice of a sexist and sexually inappropriate comment made by a Presidential staffer, Mr. Nana Hesse Ogyiri on his Facebook wall about a Minor, Farida Mahama on the occasion of her birthday. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/government-statistician-blacks-out-on-live-tv-video The said statement according to the Foundation amounts to child abuse in clear contravention of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and the Children’s Act, 1998 (ACT 560) of Ghana, which enjoins governments and all persons not to subject a child to any mental abuse. “Regrettably, Mr. Nana Hesse Ogyiri did not only make these sexually abusive and inappropriate comments about the minor but further went ahead to invite the public to share similar views about the minor while displaying her picture in the said Facebook post”. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/energy-minister-napo-tasks-ecg-gridco-to-identify-causes-of-dumsor The statement averred that, as a foundation committed to the empowerment of young girls in the country, they are appalled and disgusted by the shameful conduct of Mr. Ogyiri which is unbecoming of a Presidential Staffer condemns same in no uncertain terms. The foundation further says, they would lodge a formal complaint on the matter to the Chief of Staff of the Republic who has oversight responsibility for Mr. Ogyiri and other appropriate local and international bodies. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/i-didn-t-expect-people-to-stream-my-songs-that-much-mzvee-video “This has become imperative given the fact that this is not the first time that Mr. Ogyiri has made such despicable sexually abusive and inappropriate statements about the Minor in question”. Credit: www.environmentalguideonline.com

The first incident was reported at about 12pm, at Afoakwa Junction on the Kumasi-Obuasi stretch, reports an eyewitness. Witnesses said a Toyota Tundra vehicle with registration number AS 4275-21 collided head-on with a taxi cab. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/bird-flu-hits-parts-of-the-country-ministry-of-food-and-agriculture-confirms Two other commercial vehicles got damaged after the Toyota Tundra vehicle also plowed into them. The taxi driver and one passenger were confirmed dead on the spot. Another female passenger also died upon arrival at St. Peter’s Catholic Hospital. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/bird-flu-hits-parts-of-the-country-ministry-of-food-and-agriculture-confirms A medical doctor at the hospital, Dr Adai Aboagye said: “We received five casualties. One person died on the spot and so was brought in dead. The other person, a woman over the age of 60, also passed away at the emergency unit. The other casualties are quite stable and they are being monitored”. Other surviving victims had also been sent to other health facilities for treatment. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/social-media-hails-sammy-gyamfi-for-schooling-kweku-baako-on-good-morning-ghana-tv-show Police at Jacobu confirmed the three deaths and pegged the number of injuries to 10. In another development, a woman also died while at least 20 others are receiving treatment at various health facilities including the Ejura Government Hospital. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/pastor-kwame-osei-manukure-set-to-launch-maiden-gospel-album-woye-mame-on-march-21 The incident occurred at about 5:30 p.m, Friday, at Teacherkrom on the Aframso-Sekyedumase road, a police incident report sighted by dailymailgh.com read. A driver in charge of an unregistered Toyota Highlander vehicle with a DV plated number DV 7177-A 2020 with four other occupants on board veered off his lane and collided head-on with an oncoming Nissan Caravan bus with registration number AS 878 – 21 which carried 15 passengers. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/energy-minister-napo-tasks-ecg-gridco-to-identify-causes-of-dumsor “A woman was confirmed dead”, the police at Ejura said. “The rest sustained various degrees of injury and are currently at the Ejura Government Hospital”. The deceased were yet to be identified at the time of filing this report. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/government-statistician-blacks-out-on-live-tv-video Her remains have been deposited at the Hospital’s morgue for preservation, identification, and autopsy. “Both suspect drivers are on admission”, the police said adding that investigations have started. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/i-didn-t-expect-people-to-stream-my-songs-that-much-mzvee-video Source: Dailymailgh.com

Ghanaian Musician, Vera Hamenoo-Kpeda has expressed gratitude to her followers for taking the time off their busy schedules to stream, download, and listen to her songs via various channels. According to her, she wasn't expecting people to stream her songs that much since she gave a new twist to them. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/bird-flu-hits-parts-of-the-country-ministry-of-food-and-agriculture-confirms Speaking on an Accra-based television station, she said "The EP has Sarkodie, Medikal, Kelvinbwoy. We have been promoting the album and I am working on a new album already. This one is an EP actually! An African EP so I am collaborating with different African Artists all over Africa and it's going to be on that one EP" She also hinted that she is always recording, which has motivated her a lot adding that time is not of the essence any longer. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/social-media-hails-sammy-gyamfi-for-schooling-kweku-baako-on-good-morning-ghana-tv-show "The thing is, after waking up from bed, the next thing is recording and time is moving, I have always wanted to do something new and fresh so I feel like this is just the time to do that" MzVee revealed that there has been high patronage on the Album. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/pastor-kwame-osei-manukure-set-to-launch-maiden-gospel-album-woye-mame-on-march-21 "When I was going on interviews, I was saying one thing, I didn't expect people to really stream the Album, how they have because it was not the regular type of music. It was songs that I would do personally, it wasn't trending stuff, so I was surprised that people were really streaming the Album" she confirmed. MzVee explained that the biggest of all surprises was when her track dubbed 'Fallen' received more airplay and attention from the masses. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/energy-minister-napo-tasks-ecg-gridco-to-identify-causes-of-dumsor She said "It took off and left the rest behind" She hinted that particular track had the Afrobeat swag adding that it was just a chill-vide song. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/government-statistician-blacks-out-on-live-tv-video Watch the video: Story by: Joshua Kwbena Smith

Ghanaian Entrepreneur kum Actor, John Dumelo has descended heavily on Nana Ansah Obofoour, a staunch member of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) over his comments on young Farida, the daughter of Former President John Dramani Mahama. In a tweet sighted by Thinknewsonline.com, angry John Dumelo called Nana Ansah Obofour, a stupid fool adding that his children should be ashamed of him. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/government-statistician-blacks-out-on-live-tv-video The Actor kum Entrepreneur tweeted "You are a stupid fool! Your children should be ashamed of you and your uncouth comments. Never ever speak about Farida or an underaged person in this manner! Neanderthal!" The tweet from John Dumelo comes after Nana Ansah Obofour took to Twitter and captioned a picture of the Former President's daughter with unprintable words. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/energy-minister-napo-tasks-ecg-gridco-to-identify-causes-of-dumsor The response from John Dumelo has generated mixed reactions on Twitter as some of his followers believe, he could have ignored the insult he added to his tweet to Nana Ansah Obofour. Nana Ansah Obofour said "Mahama's daughter Farida at 14 and already dey do make up,eiiih..... Chopment come inside after tax payers money make am fine girl...." READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/pastor-kwame-osei-manukure-set-to-launch-maiden-gospel-album-woye-mame-on-march-21 The tweet on the other hand has generated angry reactions from scores of Twitter users. Below are screenshots: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

The Veterinary Services Directorate of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA) has confirmed that the outbreak of the highly pathogenic Avian Influenza Disease popularly known as 'Bird Flu, has hit some parts of the country. According to the Veterinary Services Directorate, the Greater Accra, Central and the Volta Regions are the current hotspots for the disease. In a statement signed by the Director, Veterinary Services Directorate, Dr. Patrick Abakeh, he said "The disease follows the detection of similar cases in neighbouring countries since January, 2021. Through effective surveillance and disease control management, the Veterinary Services Directorate has been able to prevent the extension of the disease into Ghana until now" He added that the causes of the Bird flu diseases were previously recorded in 2017, 2015, 2016 and in 2018 with significant economic impact on affected poultry farmers. Mr. Abakeh, further, explained that the zoonotic nature of the disease calls for public alert and vigilance to mitigate the possible impact on the poultry industry and public-health in general. He also mentioned that accordingly, the Ministry has outlined some measures for immediate compliance. "A total ban on the importation of poultry and poultry products from neighbouring countries when where the prevalence of the disease has been confirmed" he said. "A ban on the movement of poultry and poultry products within and from the affected regions and districts to other parts of the country and strict inspection and insurance of permits to cover the movement of all poultry and poultry products from unaffected parts of the country" The Director at the Veterinary Services Directorate also called on the public to report any unusual death of domestic poultry and wild birds to the nearest Veterinary office and public authorities. The Ministry says it is assuring the public that there is no cause for fear and panic since the Veterinary Services Directorate is yanking all necessary steps to contain the outbreak and spread of the disease to other parts of the country. Below are copies of the release: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

The National Chief Imam, His Eminence Sheikh Osman Sharubutu will be leading this year’s Eid-Ul Ahda prayers and celebrations at the newly commissioned National Mosque at Nima in Accra. In a press release sighted by Thinknewsonline.com, it said "However, Muslim communities who have the capacity to control its congregation and ensure that strict adherence of the covid-19 protocols is observed May choose to perform the Eid prayer on parks and open spaces, the Jummah mosques may also be utilised for Eid prayer, in order to serve the weak and vulnerable members of the community" The National Chief Imam further cautioned the Muslim communities ensures that each of its members wears a nose mask to the prayer ground. He added that adequate provision of Veronica buckets, water, hand washing soaps and sanitizers should be placed at vantage points at the prayer grounds. "The usage of sachet water is recommended for purposes of ablution. Appropriate social distancing/spacing between individual worshippers and between rows should be observed effectively" His Eminence stressed that the usage of personal mats is highly recommended adding that worshippers are advised to carry along their mat to the prayer ground. "If possible thermometer guns should be utilised to check out for high temperature of worshippers. He appealed to the Muslim community to protect each other and prevent the widespread of the corona virus especially the delta variant. The event is expected to commence at exactly 9am. Below is a copy of the release: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Information reaching Thinknewsonline.com indicates that a thief (Name withheld) has handed himself over to the Binduri Police in the Upper East Region after the items he stole got stuck to his neck. According to sources, the unfortunate young man stole a sack of maize from its owner and took to his heels. On reaching his destination, the thief tried to offload the sack of maize he was carrying but it refused to come down. After hours of failed attempts, he personally moved to the police station and reported himself. Police says they will probe further into the case. Thinknewsonline.com will update its readers on new developments. Below are some pictures: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on Friday, 16th July 2021, commissioned the National Mosque of Ghana Complex, at a brief ceremony at Nima in Accra. The edifice contains a grand mosque which is the second largest in West Africa, an office complex for the National Chief Imam, a clinic fitted with laboratories and a pharmacy, a library and a morgue. With the current and immediate past Presidents of the Republic of Niger, their Excellencies Mohammed Bazoum and Mahamadou Issoufou, and the Vice President of Turkey, His Excellency Fuat Oktay, President Akufo-Addo applauded the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, as well as the Government and people of the Republic of Turkey for its financial and technical support offered towards the construction of the Complex. “The minaret of this mosque is very visible from many parts of Accra. For me, it is not just the beauty that it adds to Accra’s skyline that excites me necessarily. I am even more excited by the fact that, as a Christian-majority country, a symbol of Islam can beautifully adorn our landscape, and expose the beauty of religious harmony that we enjoy in Ghana, and which continues to be the envy of the rest of the world,” the President said. Acknowledging the importance of a mosque in the theological architecture of Islam, he noted that Prophet Mohammed’s Mosque in Madina continues to be a site of pilgrimage for devotees from across the world. The mosque, President Akufo-Addo explained, is not just a place of prayer, stressing that “it is a hub for social and cultural activities. In other words, a mosque is supposed to bring people together, and not divide them”. He, thus, urged the National Chief Imam and members of the Muslim fraternity to use the occasion of the commissioning of the Complex to foster even further the unity of the Muslim Ummah in Ghana, and, by extension, the unity of the Ghanaian people. “This beautiful Complex is a replica of the famous Blue Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey, which has become one of the most visited mosques in the world for the purposes of tourism. I expect that we should also nurture and take care of this mosque, and build its profile as a tourist destination for travelers to our country,” he said. President Akufo-Addo continued, “Fortunately, our Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture is a devout Muslim and an astute business man, and I expect him to craft an appropriate strategy to make this beautiful edifice a place of pilgrimage”. On his part, the President pledged to continue to serve Ghanaians with all his strength and with all his heart. “I shall continue to be faithful to my presidential oath, and, hopefully, I can count on your support and the support of the Ghanaian people to make our country great and strong,” he added. Below are some pictures: Story by: News Desk Report