South Africa’s government is to increase its deployment of defense forces to 25,000, 10 times more than originally proposed, to curb widespread looting and violence in the provinces of Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal. The authorities also urged communities defending their businesses from looters to work within the law, warning against vigilantism. Read also: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dr-addo-kufuor-turns-80-ministry-of-interior-ghana-medical-association-celebrates-him Tens of thousands of businesses have been ransacked following the jailing last week of former President Jacob Zuma for contempt of court. Some roads remain closed, buildings on fire, and streets and shopping centers littered with debris. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/pastor-kwame-osei-manukure-set-to-launch-maiden-gospel-album-woye-mame-on-march-21 Overnight 208 incidences of shopping mall looting and vandalism were reported. However, officials say the cases of violence have decreased following the initial deployment of 2,500 soldiers on Monday. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/energy-minister-napo-tasks-ecg-gridco-to-identify-causes-of-dumsor Source: BBC

The National Communication Director for the oposition, National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi says First Lady Rebecca Akufo-Addo doesn't deserve any praise for her decision to refund allowances paid to her. His comment follows First Lady Rebecca Akufo-Addo's decision to refund the money paid to her in the form of allowances, amounting to GHC899,097.84 from January 2017 to date. In an interview on Neat 1009. 9 FM, Gyamfi stated that the First Lady only refunded the allowance because of outrage from Ghanaians. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/government-statistician-blacks-out-on-live-tv-video He further added that history will record that Mrs. Akufo-Addo didn't voluntarily refund the money. "Ghanaians made a noise that they will not agree to the policy to pay the First Lady. And the people prevailed because the voice of the people is the voice of God," said Gyamfi to Kwasi Aboagye. "And based on that, the President's wife, who felt disgraced, decided to say she doesn't want the money anymore. That is what will be recorded by history so she hasn't done anything where she deserves credit." READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/energy-minister-napo-tasks-ecg-gridco-to-identify-causes-of-dumsor YEN.com.gh reported the decision of the government to adopt the recommendation of an emolument committee to ensure that the spouses of the President and Vice President are paid for their roles monthly. There have been various reactions, with many pushing against the idea. The likes of former President John Dramani Mahama, and Kwame Baffoe Abronye, the Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), have labeled the idea unconstitutional. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/pastor-kwame-osei-manukure-set-to-launch-maiden-gospel-album-woye-mame-on-march-21 Mrs. Rebecca Akufo-Addo has since refunded the allowances whilst Samira Bawumia has made a promise to refund hers. Meanwhile, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament of South Dayi, says the case brought against the government about salaries for presidential spouses isn't over. He is challenging the idea at the Supreme court, arguing that it is unconstitutional. Read also: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dr-addo-kufuor-turns-80-ministry-of-interior-ghana-medical-association-celebrates-him The South Dayi MP says the suit filed at the court to stop the payment of salaries and allowances to First and Second Ladies will not be affected by this decision of the presidential spouses to return the funds. Watch the video below: Credit: Yen.com

The Ghana Health Service says it is rolling out additional strategies in the wake of a new surge in COVID-19 cases. Ghana is currently dealing with 2512 active cases with fears that the delta variant could push the country into a third wave of infections. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/government-statistician-blacks-out-on-live-tv-video However speaking at a news conference at the Ministry of Information in Accra, the Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, Dr. Patrick Kumah Aboagye noted that additional strategies are being deployed to contain the wave. He revealed that some of the strategies include enhancing risk communication in the various communities and also embark on stakeholder consultations on the need to adhering to the already existing COVID-19 protocols to help curb the virus infestation. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/energy-minister-napo-tasks-ecg-gridco-to-identify-causes-of-dumsor Dr. Kumah Aboagye also gave updates on the recent outbreak at the Achimota while stressing the need for safety protocols as he says the cases in the school are under management. Below are some pictures and video: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Scores of social media users have been hailing the Communication Director for the opposition, National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi for schooling the Managing Editor of the New Crusading Guide, Abdul Malik (Kweku Baako) on a political talk show dubbed Good Morning Ghana. In series of tweets sighted by Thinknewsonline.com, slightly used virgin(SUV) (@theonlySUV) said "How does Kweku Baako feel when a young man like Sammy Gyamfi keeps exposing his hypocritical lies and inconsistency at his age. Such dishonest old men are just destroying our future as a country" READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/government-statistician-blacks-out-on-live-tv-video Doc de' Rai (@raymond_tym) tweeted "Sammy Gyamfi always exposing the senior man Kwaku Baako lies... Kweku Baako will go to set with plenty of documents end up using 0.5 out of 100 percent. Sammy u for dey respect senior man Baako" a aziz bunbazz (@bunbazz1) tweeted "Sammy Gyamfi you nailed it" READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/energy-minister-napo-tasks-ecg-gridco-to-identify-causes-of-dumsor 3.142(π) (@lips_pi) also said "Sammy Gyamfi’s courage is unparalleled. We indeed have untouchables in this country who can always have their way. Watch him" TEIN-STU (@Teinstu) added "Tune in to Metro tv now as Champion Sammy Gyamfi is seated for the show" READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/pastor-kwame-osei-manukure-set-to-launch-maiden-gospel-album-woye-mame-on-march-21 Below are embed tweets: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Speaker Alban Bagbin has referred the Assin Central MP, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, to the Privileges Committee of Parliament for instigating attacks against JoyNews reporter, Erastus Asare Donkor. The directive issued by the Speaker on Wednesday will enable the House to decide if the actions of Mr Agyapong breach the orders of Parliament and if so, recommend appropriate sanctions. “This is my first time hearing this matter. As it is now, I am compelled to refer to the Privileges Committee. It is a matter the Privileges Committee will have to go into and report to the House and it is for the House to decide whether the honourable Member is contentious of the House,” the Speaker said. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/energy-minister-napo-tasks-ecg-gridco-to-identify-causes-of-dumsor Earlier today, the MP for Tamale North, Alhassan Sayibu Suhuyini drew the attention of the House to the said matter as he moved for the motion that the Assin Central MP be investigated for his recent actions. “For those utterances to be attributed to a committee chairman (Defence and Interior Committee) of this House, I think it calls for the attention of this House. Mr Speaker, he said that if he were the President of Ghana, he would have ensured that the said journalist, Erastus Asare Donkor, is beaten seriously and this comes in the wake of another such utterance he made in relation to Ahmed Suale which led to the identity of Suale being compromised and eventually murdered. “I think that as a former journalist, I feel obliged to draw the attention of the House to the conduct of MP which in my view brings this House into disrepute and so Mr Speaker, I urge you to exercise your powers and refer this conduct of the honourable Member to the Privileges Committee to ascertain the veracity of the comments made and recommend some sanctions that will serve as a deterrent to other members,” he said. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/pastor-kwame-osei-manukure-set-to-launch-maiden-gospel-album-woye-mame-on-march-21 Mr Agyapong, on Friday, July 9, was reported to have verbally abused and threatened to attack Mr Asare Donkor, “for the journalistic work that the latter undertook during the recent shootings and killing incident at Ejura” on Net 2 TV, a television station owned by the MP. The politician was filmed on a live programme which was widely published on social media platforms, stating that, “if he [Mr Agyapong] were President, he would have ensured that Erastus Asare Donkor is beaten mercilessly.” Following his actions, the Multimedia Group has filed a formal complaint against the Assin Central legislator, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong for threatening the life of one of its journalists, Erastus Asare Donkor. Read also: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dr-addo-kufuor-turns-80-ministry-of-interior-ghana-medical-association-celebrates-him In the letter, dated July 13, 2021, addressed to the Deputy Regional Commander, Ashanti Region, the media group is requesting a thorough investigation into the threats issued by the legislator. Meanwhile, Vice-Chairman of Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee has urged the Ghana Police Service to conduct an independent probe into threats issued against JoyNews reporter, Erastus Asare Donkor by Assin Central MP, Kennedy Agyapong. Mr Samuel Atta Mills, speaking with JoyNews‘ Joseph Opoku Gakpo on Wednesday, stated that if due processes require that the accused, Mr Agyapong be interrogated to assist investigations, this must be done by the Police. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/snubbing-other-chiefs-subjects-due-to-jaundiced-political-perception-doesn-t-bode-well-lawra-ndc “I expect that the Police will stop being a part of a political party and do what is right and I know that there are so many good and professional Police officers in the Service and I know that they will do the right thing. Do not let any political party push you away. Be the professional that you are. Anybody that had made threats to any reporter should be called in, questioned and God forbid, anything happens to any reporter in their line of duty, those people should be held accountable,” he told JoyNews. Credit: Myjoyonline.com

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) will on Saturday, July 24, commemorate the ninth anniversary of the death of late President Prof John Evans Atta Mills. A wreath-laying ceremony will be held at Asomdwee Park, near the Osu Castle in Accra at 0700 hours. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/government-statistician-blacks-out-on-live-tv-video A statement issued by Mr. Emmanuel Siisi Quainoo, Member of the Planning Committee, which was copied to Ghana News Agency in Cape Coast, said the ceremony would be conducted in accordance with the Covid-19 protocols. The dress code for the much-anticipated ceremony will be white or Prof. Mills’ cloth. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/energy-minister-napo-tasks-ecg-gridco-to-identify-causes-of-dumsor Many bigwigs of the Party including Mrs. Ernestina Naadu Mills, widow, former President John Dramani Mahama, Mr. Ofosu Ampofo, National Chairman, and Mr. Johnson Asiedu Nketsia, General Secretary, and other Party leaders and supporters were expected to grace the occasion. The former President died on Tuesday, July 24, 2012, at the 37 Military Hospital three days after his birthday. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/pastor-kwame-osei-manukure-set-to-launch-maiden-gospel-album-woye-mame-on-march-21 Since his demise, the NDC and family have held public lectures to honor him, but last year’s event was called off following the outbreak of the coronavirus and its attendant restrictions on public gatherings. However, former President John Dramani Mahama took to social media and eulogized late President Mills saying, “You will forever remain in our hearts. Read also: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dr-addo-kufuor-turns-80-ministry-of-interior-ghana-medical-association-celebrates-him “You would have been 76 years today, Prof. Though in eternity, memories of your sterling qualities and principled leadership are still fresh with us. You will forever remain in our hearts. Yours is a soul that cannot be forgotten, a man we cannot celebrate enough,” he said. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/snubbing-other-chiefs-subjects-due-to-jaundiced-political-perception-doesn-t-bode-well-lawra-ndc Credit: GNA

Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, Minister for Education has informed Parliament that the contract awarded to Blue Grass Group Limited for the supply of Kapek Scientific Mathematical Instruments has been terminated for breach of contract. According to the Minister, the contract was terminated as a result of non-performance on the part of the supplier and was done in line with Section 24 (1a) of the General Conditions of Contract. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/empire-star-bryshere-gray-sentenced-to-jail-in-domestic-violence-case Dr. Adutwum made the revelation when he appeared before the House to respond to a question from Dr. Clement Apaak, Member of Parliament (MP) for Builsa South. Dr. Apaak wanted to know from the Minister if Messrs Bluegrass Group Limited has supplied 853,009 Kapek Scientific Mathematical Instruments units to the Ministry of Education at an estimated cost of GH₵63,975,675 at a unit cost of GH₵75. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/we-suspect-arson-targeted-at-destruction-and-concealment-of-material-evidence-at-tano-south-ndc Dr. Adutwum also explained that the Ministry of Education on 11th October 2019, signed a contract with Messrs Bluegrass Group Limited to supply a total number of 853,009 Kapek Scientific Mathematical Instruments prescribed by the West Africa Examination Council for Senior High Schools at a unit cost of GH₵75. He said the contract was amended and signed by both parties on October 22, 2020, to extend the deadline for the submission of the Mathematical Instruments to January 19, 2021. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/summit-will-enable-authority-deliberate-take-decisions-on-political-security-in-mali-s-botchwey He said so far, Messrs Bluegrass Group Limited was able to supply 416, 060 Scientific Mathematical Instruments to the tune of GH₵31,204,500 out of a total quantity of 853,009 units to be supplied per the contract. Credit: GNA

Good morning !!! Let me bring to your attention that the former first lady will not refund any allowance today or tomorrow. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/bui-power-ceo-is-wrong-the-energy-minister-has-not-been-misled-by-gridco I don't speak for Her Excellency Mrs. Mahama, but I know with the level of respect she has for Ghanaians, she will not spit in our faces by throwing our kind gestures to us while accepting other protocols offered her. She holds her husband in high esteem and understands that the profession her husband has chosen will bring her name constantly in the public domain. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/amplified-will-focus-on-amplifying-mentoring-youth-dev-t-activities-in-various-quarters-gov-t I don't expect her to go the way of any ungrateful person. Ghanaians will consistently break their backs to offer extra comfort and securities for every first and second family and that must be respected. For the salaries, they have all reiterated that they don't need it, let it rest. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/summit-will-enable-authority-deliberate-take-decisions-on-political-security-in-mali-s-botchwey Thank you your Excellency Mama Theresa, this respect and silence comes with age, not with pride Kun fa Yakun READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/we-suspect-arson-targeted-at-destruction-and-concealment-of-material-evidence-at-tano-south-ndc Credit: Godwin Ako Gunn, Deputy Communications Director, NDC 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 Communication Bureau of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Lawra Constituency in the Upper West Region says it is unhappy about an intended plan by President Akufo-Addo to snub some Chiefs and Subjects as he is set to pay a two-day working visit in the region. According to the Lawra Constituency Communications Officer, Aloysius Daanoma, President Akufo-Addo should demonstrate leadership for all and stop being selective. In a communique sighted by Thinknewsonline.com, he said “In our view, snubbing the other Chiefs and their subjects because of a jaundiced political perception does not bode well for a cohesive and a united nation. We, therefore, call on the President to review and revise the itinerary of his tour to the Upper West Region to demonstrate that he is, indeed, the President of the country but not the leader of a divided country” READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/government-statistician-blacks-out-on-live-tv-video Mr. Daanoma also explained that despite President Akufo-Addo being rejected massively by the Region following the outcome of the 2020 Presidential Election, he is on behalf of the Region’s branch of the NDC welcomes the First gentleman of the land. He noted that while welcoming President Akufo-Addo to the Region, it is significant to put on the record, the open biases in his itinerary in the selection of the areas of his tour of the region. “Regrettably, we have observed that the President chooses to tour only the three constituencies in the Upper West Region which have representations in our Parliament on the ticket of the NPP. As the President of the Republic, H.E Nana Akufo Ado is in charge of the administration of the whole country as well as the upper West Region, and also disburses the national kitty, as he deems it fit. Therefore, he should be seen as being fair to all sections and groupings in the region regardless of political affinities. But that is not what we are seeing in this visit. What is being served to the people of the Upper West Region, is clearly a divisive strategy intended to reward those constituencies which voted for his party, whilst denying others that voted against the NPP. This is unbecoming of a President whose expectations are to be unifying and all-embracing of all manner of people who constitute the Upper West Region and the Country we call Ghana” he said. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/energy-minister-napo-tasks-ecg-gridco-to-identify-causes-of-dumsor “It is equally important to point out that in the itinerary of the President's two days tour of the region, he has selected to pay courtesy calls to only three Paramount Chiefs in the region even though there are as many as seventeen Paramount Chiefs in the Region. And glaringly, the Chiefs he will be engaging within the 3 constituencies happen to be in the constituencies which voted for the candidates of his party, the NPP in the 2020 parliamentary elections. That is Sissala East (Tumu), Lambussie, and Nandom” he stated. “As for the courtesy call on the Wa- Naa, he has no choice but to do so because, his aircraft will be landing on the soil of the Wa-Naa, the Overlord of the Waala Traditional Area” he mentioned. “We have observed from the President's tour that he is more on a pleasure trip to the Upper West Region than a working visit. This is because there are hardly any projects lined up either for commissioning or inspection except the Business Resource Center in Tumu and the purported inspection of some unnamed projects in Nandom” he fumed. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/pastor-kwame-osei-manukure-set-to-launch-maiden-gospel-album-woye-mame-on-march-21 The Communications Officer, however, noted that the selective visit has contributed to the neglect the Upper West Region has suffered under the Akufo Addo administration in his first term adding that there have been no projects for commissioning and inspection in the Upper West Region. “Secondly, it is very curious to observe that one of the so-called important projects of the NPP in the run-up to the 2020 elections, the "Almighty" Dikpe bridge in the Lawra Municipality/Constituency did not attract the attention of the President for inspection. This was a project whose sod cutting in November 2020 was done amidst a huge cloud of fanfare, media coverage, and pageantry. We still cannot understand why the President is not interested in ascertaining the progress of work? Why so? Is this because of the sod-cutting ceremony which was intended to be used to hoodwink the electorate of the Lawra Constituency to vote for the NPP in the 2020 elections? Since then, the site has been abandoned for rodents, reptiles, and ruminants as their new habitat. Nine months have passed since then and there is absolutely no activity at the site. We ask Mr. President, when is the construction of the Dikpe Bridge going to start, or has it become one of the failed promises?” he pointed out. The NDC says it is also concerned about the treatment being meted out to the Lawra-Naa, Naa Puowelle Karbo lll in particular in the scheme of things. Read also: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dr-addo-kufuor-turns-80-ministry-of-interior-ghana-medical-association-celebrates-him He explained “From President’s itinerary, he will drive through Lawra on his way to visit Nandom and Lambussie and also on his way back to Wa to enplane again to Accra. And yet the President has not found time and space in his itinerary to pay a courtesy call on the Lawra-Naa, the Father of the immediate past NPP Member of Parliament for Lawra, Hon. Anthony Karbo. We fail completely to appreciate the import of the President’s action. Indeed we are pained as a people of the Lawra Constituency to be treated the way H.E. Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo the President of the Republic of Ghana has treated us” The Communication Bureau of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) says it is calling on President Akufo-Addo to widen the scope of his tour to include the other constituencies and Paramountcy in the areas in the region. Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

The Leadership of the largest opposition party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has challenged the Chief Justice, Justice Kwesi Anin-Yeboah to step aside during the pendency of a $5Million bribery allegation leveled against him. According to the NDC, Justice Kwesi Anin-Yeboah stepping aside will not only help the smooth process of investigation but save him from further soiling his hands in the ongoing investigations. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/government-statistician-blacks-out-on-live-tv-video Addressing Journalists on Tuesday, he said “Good governance dictates that the Chief Justice steps aside during the pendency of the investigations by the Judicial Service relative to the issue of alleged misconduct on his part as a Supreme Court Judge. The Chief Justice cannot be a judge in his own cause, hence cannot set up a committee to investigate allegations of misconduct against himself.” He added that the difficulty with the investigations concerns the Chief Justice adding that his status could push to punish the judicial officers involved in the case. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/if-you-can-t-take-care-of-your-home-then-you-are-not-fit-to-be-a-president-dr-bissiw-to-prez “The difficulty with this is that the investigations would concern the Chief Justice, who is the subject of the bribery allegations in this matter and in whom disciplinary authority against Judicial Officers is vested under Section 18 of the Judicial Service Act.” The NDC's General Secretary used the press conference to call for a public inquiry stressing that it will help in unraveling the real truth of the allegations. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/darkoa-newman-pens-down-lovely-70th-birthday-message-to-first-lady-rebecca-akufo-addo-pictures It is however emerging that Justice Kwesi Anin-Yeboah has denied the allegations leveled against him and has however petitioned the country’s Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service to probe further. “We believe that only credible and transparent investigations can establish the truth in this matter. And we hold the opinion that the transparent approach of a public inquiry is the best way to go. This approach we believe is in the interest of the Chief Justice who stands accused, and his accuser.” Read also: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dr-addo-kufuor-turns-80-ministry-of-interior-ghana-medical-association-celebrates-him Thinknewsonline.com has gathered that a lawyer whose name was given as Akwasi Afrifa, filed the petition against the Chief Justice. It is also emerging that Nana Ogyeedom IV, who was his client, dragged Mr. Afrifa to the GLC alleging that the lawyer collected $100,000 from him with a promise to help get a favorable judgment on his behalf. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/energy-minister-napo-tasks-ecg-gridco-to-identify-causes-of-dumsor Ogyeedom Atta IV asked the council to order Mr. Afrifa to refund the $100,000, saying the lawyer failed to deliver on his promise. In a response dated July 8, 2021, Mr. Afrifa denied the claims by Ogyeedom Kwesi Atta IV, further alleging that he was asked to refund $300,000 in legal fees to enable his client to raise a $5 million bribe to be paid to the Chief Justice to get a favorable decision in the legal dispute. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/pastor-kwame-osei-manukure-set-to-launch-maiden-gospel-album-woye-mame-on-march-21 Below are videos and some pictures: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

The National Women's Organiser of the opposition, National Democratic Congress (NDC, Dr. Hanna Louisa Bissiw has taken a swipe at President Akufo-Addo saying if he cannot take care of his home, then he is not fit to be a President. According to her, President Akufo-Addo should be taking care of his wife likewise the Vice President, and not depend on the country's funds to pay their spouses. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/pastor-kwame-osei-manukure-set-to-launch-maiden-gospel-album-woye-mame-on-march-21 Speaking to Journalists in Accra on Tuesday, she said "President Akufo-Addo, with all the monies that you have. You and your Vice President. If we don't go anywhere, we can really look at PDS, take some of the money and take care of your wives; take care of your homes. It's your responsibility as a man; if you can't take care of your home then you are not fit to be a President" "With the greatest respect, he should set a good example for the young men. They should take care of their wives and the Vice President should also take care of his wife, that is your responsibility as a husband. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/energy-minister-napo-tasks-ecg-gridco-to-identify-causes-of-dumsor She further described the payment of monies to their spouses of the President and Veep as illegal. Background It will be recalled that First and Second Lady have come under heavy criticisms by some section of the public over the payments of salaries. Read also: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dr-addo-kufuor-turns-80-ministry-of-interior-ghana-medical-association-celebrates-him The Minister for Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah revealed that Parliament had approved of payment of some amount of monies to the spouses of the President and Veep. He revealed that the First and Second Ladies were going to be paid from 2017 to date. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/darkoa-newman-pens-down-lovely-70th-birthday-message-to-first-lady-rebecca-akufo-addo-pictures It, however, emerged that the First and Send have both in consultation with their husbands have rejected the offers. Watch the video below: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Information reaching Thinknewsonline.com indicates that Government's Statistician, Professor Samuel Kobina Annin has blacked out on live television while giving updates on the completion of the on-going Population and Housing Census. Although the cause of Prof. Annin's black out is unknown, the unfortunate incident has caused fear in staff of the Statistical Service among others. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/pastor-kwame-osei-manukure-set-to-launch-maiden-gospel-album-woye-mame-on-march-21 In a video making waves on social media, the Government's Statistician was captured dubbing his face while reading his statement until he blacked out. It took the quick response of some Census Officers to support and escort Prof. Annin of the stage. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/energy-minister-napo-tasks-ecg-gridco-to-identify-causes-of-dumsor It is emerging that the Government's Statistician is currently seeking medical care. Watch the video below: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith