Information reaching ThinkNews Online indicates that the Late Director of Research at the Jubilee House, Victor Ohene Kwaku Newman will be laid to rest on Saturday, March 13, 2021. It will be recalled that Late Victor Newman passed away on December 10, 2020, at the Legon Hospital in Accra after a short illness. ThinkNews Online has gathered that there will be a private wake-keeping for the late Researcher at Akropong in the Eastern Region. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/gov-t-will-not-sanction-persons-who-refused-to-take-covid-19-vaccine-ministry-of-information The burial and thanksgiving service will be held at the same venue. Background The Late Victor Newman was one of the founding member of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) of Ghana. His hardwork and dedication earned him an appointment as the Director of Research at the Jubilee House in 2017. Read also: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dr-addo-kufuor-turns-80-ministry-of-interior-ghana-medical-association-celebrates-him He was an economist, consultant, financial and research analyst and held a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Economics. He held postgraduate qualifications in development planning, budget and financial management, and served at the Economic Research and Planning Services of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Western Castings Limited. The Late Newman left behind, a wife and four children. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/tracey-boakye-gifts-skit-comedian-kyekyeku-2-000-ghc11-470-00-video See picture below: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

The Founder & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Atta Mills Institute, Koku Anyidoho on Wednesday evening fumed at the host of Starr Chat, Nana Aba Anamoah saying if she wants to see the other said of him, she will see it. According to the CEO, he does not take hostages. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/tracey-boakye-gifts-skit-comedian-kyekyeku-2-000-ghc11-470-00-video Speaking on an Accra-based radio station on Wednesday evening, he said "Don't! I'll walk out of this studio, don't annoy me. Do not! If you want to disturb this interview, I am at liberty to go. Wonderful, okay so let's continue. If you want to see the other side of me, you will see it. I don't take no hostages. Let's have a decent conversation" The reaction comes after the host of the show, Nana Aba Anamoah asked Mr. Anyidoho whether he wished his wife, a happy International Women's Day. Read also: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dr-addo-kufuor-turns-80-ministry-of-interior-ghana-medical-association-celebrates-him Mr. Anyidoho, who felt offended by the question, threatened to walk out of the studio. However, the host of the show, Nana Aba Anamoah exhibited true class and respect as she apologized and calmed her angry guest. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/my-surname-is-john-not-rawlings-ex-prez-rawlings-reveals The CEO of the Atta Mills Institute later accepted the apology and rescinded his decision on leaving the show. said "It's your first programme. Don't spoil it, don't make people get pissed off with you, let's have a nice conversation and move on. If you want to talk about personal issues, I will also have to ask you some. Forget about it and let's move on!" READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/gov-t-will-not-sanction-persons-who-refused-to-take-covid-19-vaccine-ministry-of-information Watch the video below: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Being diagnosed with kidney disease can be a huge challenge, both for the patient and those people around them. Its diagnosis and management, particularly in advanced stages of kidney disease, impacts severely upon their lives by reducing their, and that of family and friends, ability to participate in everyday activities like work, travel and socializing whilst causing numerous problematic side effects – e.g. fatigue, pain, depression, cognitive impairment, gastrointestinal problems and sleep problems. The current status quo in kidney disease management and treatment aims to prolong longevity by preserving, restoring or substituting kidney function and delivering relief from kidney failure regardless of the efficacy for overall kidney disease management. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/tracey-boakye-gifts-skit-comedian-kyekyeku-2-000-ghc11-470-00-video This disease-centric approach may be inadequate as it does not satisfactorily reflect patients’ priorities and values. People living with kidney disease tend to, above all, want to be able to live well, maintain their role and social functioning, whilst maintaining some semblance of normality and a sense of control over their health and wellbeing. The status quo approach also removes patients’ agency as they lack meaningful involvement in the management and treatment of their disease. This in turn leads to patients frequently perceiving treatment as being imposed, punitive and out of their control. Read also: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dr-addo-kufuor-turns-80-ministry-of-interior-ghana-medical-association-celebrates-him For patients to be more content, engaged and constructive with regard to their treatment, and thereby improving clinical outcomes, they need to feel that their symptoms are effectively managed and to be intrinsically motivated to become active participants in their treatment. Ensuing life participation is equally important for both patients and their care-partners, as opposed to feeling consumed and constrained by the current approach to treating kidney disease. The World Kidney Day Steering Committee has declared 2021 the year of “Living Well with Kidney Disease”. This has been done in order to both increase education and awareness about effective symptom management and patient empowerment, with the ultimate goal of encouraging life participation. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/my-surname-is-john-not-rawlings-ex-prez-rawlings-reveals Whilst effective measures to prevent kidney disease and its progression are important, patients with kidney disease – including those who depend on dialysis and transplantation – and their care-partners should also feel supported, especially during pandemics and other challenging periods, by the concerted efforts of kidney care communities. The World Kidney Day Steering Committee calls for the inclusion of life participation as a key focus in the care of patients with CKD and as a building block towards delivering the ultimate goal of living well with kidney disease. Moreover, Patients with CKD and their family members or other care-partners should be empowered to achieve the health outcomes and life goals that are meaningful and important to them. This will require patients to understand their role, to have the necessary knowledge to be able to engage with clinicians in shared decision-making, as well as developing the skills and support for effective self-management. We further advocate for strengthened partnership with patients in the development, implementation and evaluation of interventions for practice and policy settings, that enable patients to live well. This needs to be supported by consistent, accessible and meaningful communication. We also call for greater emphasis on a strengths-based approach which encompasses strategies to support patient resilience, harness social connections, build patient awareness and knowledge, facilitate access to support, and establish confidence and control in self-management. We call for more effective and more integrated and holistic symptom management for all patients with kidney disease beyond traditional kidney therapies including effective strategies to identify and manage symptoms that cause suffering including pain, sleep issues, anxiety, depression, stress, mobility, frailty, and others and ask for more education and management strategies to alleviate these symptoms so that patients and their care-partners can have a better health-related quality of life. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/gov-t-will-not-sanction-persons-who-refused-to-take-covid-19-vaccine-ministry-of-information We must move beyond the status quo and advance patient-centeredness in research, practice and policy. Patient empowerment, partnership and improved communications, combined with a paradigm shift towards a strengths-based approach to care, can inspire confidence and hope in patients that they can live well with CKD. Credit: www.worldkidneyday.org

The Ministry of Information (MOI) is calling on the general public to debunk the fake reportage speculated by some media portal about the Government of Ghana sanctioning persons who refused to take the covid-19 vaccine. According to the MOI, Government has neither taken nor announced any such decision. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/tracey-boakye-gifts-skit-comedian-kyekyeku-2-000-ghc11-470-00-video In a communique signed by the Public Relations Officer of the Ministry of Information, Munira Karim, it said "The attention of the Ministry of Information has been drawn to a false publication by a number of reputable online portals and newspapers to the effect that Government will sanction persons who refuse to take the COVID-19 vaccine. The said reportage is false. Government has neither taken nor announced any such decision" Madam Karim further explained that the Minister was misquoted when he responded to a question during a meet-the-press session at Peduase Lodge on Monday. Read also: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dr-addo-kufuor-turns-80-ministry-of-interior-ghana-medical-association-celebrates-him "As at now, there are no sanctions that have been rolled out. We are encouraging strongly that people should take the vaccine and we pleased that we are observing that the initial vaccine hesitancy appears to be toning down a bit and we congratulate you our colleagues in the media as you are helping us. We congratulate our colleagues in NCCE, ISD. As we are getting the message out, we are noticing that hesitancy is gradually coming down and a lot more people are volunteering to take the vaccine. So we have not had a need as at now to introduce any sanctions. Should it be necessary at some point that we consider either what has been done, I think in places like Israel or other places, where they will say if you haven't taken the vaccine you can't attend a public programme; if you haven't taken the vaccine I think in Dubai, you have to do a PCR test at your own cost every week or something; Should it become necessary that we get there, we would advise accordingly but for now, we are happy at the level of encouragement and volunteering with which people are stepping up and taking it" she noted She appealed to the general public to ignore such false information. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/my-surname-is-john-not-rawlings-ex-prez-rawlings-reveals Below is a copy of the release: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Social Media Influencer, Moesha Budong has taken to her Instagram page to drop heartfelt messages as she celebrates her birthday today. In a series of posts sighted by ThinkNews Online, Moesha said "It all feels like a dream BUT God has been good to me. As I celebrate my Life, I truly appreciate the Princess my Parents have raised" READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/churches-should-develop-manuals-to-educate-children-about-lgbtqi-in-sunday-sch-bishop-s-mensah She added "Cheers to Living Life on my Own Terms,🥂Celebrating My Successes and Learning from my Failures. My Own Castle, My Own Rules, My Own Elegance" The Media Personality teased herself saying 'The PRINCESS in me has finally found her Glass shoe. Happy birthday to me🎂🎈🎂🎊🎈🎂🎀" READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/5-reasons-why-daily-intake-of-chicken-is-bad In another Instagram post, Moesha Budong said "It all feels like a dream BUT God has been good to me. As I celebrate my Life, I truly appreciate the Princess my Parents have raised. Cheers 🥂to always Living Life on my Own Terms, Celebrating My Successes, breaking the rules, and Learning from my Failures. My Own Castle, My Own Rules, My Own Elegance. So proud of myself and my growth. The PRINCESS in me has finally found her Glass shoe.🎉💝🎂🎈🎉🎉🎈🎂🎉🎈happy birthday to me 🎂🙏🎉Pisces season🎀" Her posts have generated lots of comments as some celebrities and followers have wished her a happy birthday. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/tracey-boakye-gifts-skit-comedian-kyekyeku-2-000-ghc11-470-00-video Moesha was left in a state of shock after some close friends pulled a surprise on her by showering her with birthday gifts. See embed pictures and videos: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Not many people know about the consequences of eating too much chicken Chicken is widely considered to be one of the most versatile types of meat. It’s absolutely true that we often tend to use chicken in many a meal. Even though chicken is usually known as a healthy choice, that doesn’t mean it’s a good choice to serve this bird on a daily basis. Here’s why! READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/tracey-boakye-gifts-skit-comedian-kyekyeku-2-000-ghc11-470-00-video Plenty of people will serve chicken on a regular basis. Not only is it a good fit for many dishes, but it’s also relatively easy to prepare, and a lot of people like it. Another reason why a lot of people choose chicken is that it’s a lean type of meat. It contains a lot of protein, while its fat contents are low compared to red meats. That sounds like plenty of good reasons to eat a lot of chicken, right? Well, no. It could lead to a few of the following problems. We know a varied diet is key to a healthy lifestyle. This is also true for eating chicken: too much of the same thing isn’t beneficial, as it can lead to health problems. Excess consumption of chicken is bad for your weight, for your heart, and you run an increased risk of coming down with food poisoning. Read more about the risks of eating too much chicken on the next page. Below are five reasons why you should not eat chicken every day: 1. Too much protein Ideally, around 10 to 35 percent of your daily caloric intake should consist of protein. Eating too much protein causes your body to store this as fat. Read also: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dr-addo-kufuor-turns-80-ministry-of-interior-ghana-medical-association-celebrates-him This means your weight gain increases and leads to elevated blood lipid levels. Chowing down on a big piece of chicken every day will contribute to a massive portion of your protein intake, so be sure to keep a close eye. 2. Larger risk of heart disease Eating too much chicken can lead to higher cholesterol levels. It won’t come as a surprise that this is related to cardiovascular disease. This way, eating chicken and other products rich in protein indirectly increased the risk of cardiovascular issues – health problems that could cause death. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/my-surname-is-john-not-rawlings-ex-prez-rawlings-reveals 3. Trouble maintaining weight Consuming too much animal-based protein, like chicken, can make it hard to maintain a healthy weight. According to The Huffington Post, people who can go without meat, like vegetarians, pescatarians, vegans, or flexitarians usually have a lower BMI than people who do eat meat on a daily basis. 4. Bigger chance of food poisoning Handling chicken is always a hassle. If you haven’t cooked the meat all the way through or if your vegetables happen to come in contact with raw chicken, you may be exposing your meal to salmonella or campylobacter. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/yaw-tog-features-kwesi-arthur-and-stormzy-on-sore-remix-video These bacteria are notorious for their nasty effects on the human body, as they can lead to severe illness. It’s especially important to vulnerable groups of people, such as the elderly, children, and pregnant women, to avoid this type of contamination at all costs. 5. A higher chance of antibiotic resistance It’s a common practice among poultry farmers to force antibiotics on their livestock. By eating this chicken, humans can then become resistant to these antibiotics. Of course, this poses a very real risk when you’re dealing with an infection and you have to take antibiotics. Chances are the medication doesn’t work the way it should. So, are you supposed to scratch chicken out of your diet entirely? No, but do be aware that a varied diet is much more beneficial to your health. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/churches-should-develop-manuals-to-educate-children-about-lgbtqi-in-sunday-sch-bishop-s-mensah Credit: Tips And Tricks

The Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has confirmed that he has ambitions to become President Buhari’s successor in 2023. The Governor told journalists in Abuja that he decided to contest for president following calls by Nigerian youths, women, and other groups, PM News reported. He said“I don’t refer to this as my presidential ambition. It is the ambition of the youths, the younger generation, the women, the less-privileged, the deprived, and the oppressed in the society. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/tracey-boakye-gifts-skit-comedian-kyekyeku-2-000-ghc11-470-00-video “These are the people calling me to come and serve, to run and contest for president in 2023, and in order that I don’t run foul of the law, I am waiting for an appropriate time to officially give the nod to that call.'' According to The Sun, he said his ambition holds immense benefit for the less-privileged, the oppressed, and needy in Nigeria. Bello also indicated that it is possible for a politician from northern Nigeria to become the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) after Buhari’s tenure. Read also: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dr-addo-kufuor-turns-80-ministry-of-interior-ghana-medical-association-celebrates-him He suggested that there is nothing restricting APC members from contesting for the presidency on the platform of the party irrespective of the zone they come from. The governor’s stance is contrary to claims by some high-ranking members of the APC who said there is a zoning arrangement with regards to the presidential ticket between the north and south. Meanwhile, Sule Lamido, a former presidential aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has alleged that the ruling APC has no vision. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/my-surname-is-john-not-rawlings-ex-prez-rawlings-reveals Daily Trust reported that while speaking at the inauguration of Rumuji, Ibaa, Obelle Isokpo road in Emouha local government area of Rivers state on Monday, March 8, Lamido described the APC as an assemblage of persons moved by anger, envy, and malice. He said the remodeling of airports, rehabilitation of railway, and reforms that the current administration is boasting of are all initiatives of the PDP. Credit: Legit.ng

The Second Lady, Samira Bawumia once again nailed it at the 2021 State of the Nation Address (SOTNA) ceremony which took place at the Parliament House, Accra on Tuesday. Mrs. Bawumia was spotted in a beautiful blue and ash kente. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/my-surname-is-john-not-rawlings-ex-prez-rawlings-reveals The second lady caught the eyes of most of the invited dignitaries as they could not stop stealing glances at her. Mrs. Bawumia walked majestically into the auditorium amidst cheers from the majority of Members of Parliament (MPs). READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/yaw-tog-features-kwesi-arthur-and-stormzy-on-sore-remix-video Below are 11 stunning and captivating poses of Samira Bawumia at the event: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

President Akufo-Addo has disclosed that some eight hundred and twenty-two thousand (822,000) persons have benefitted from the construction of one hundred and three thousand, one hundred and forty-nine (103,149) toilet facilities for vulnerable households in towns and villages nationwide. According to him, this has helped in the country's efforts at ending open defecation. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/tracey-boakye-gifts-skit-comedian-kyekyeku-2-000-ghc11-470-00-video Delivering his 2021 State of the Nation Address, he said "Our efforts at ending open defecation has received a boost with the construction of one hundred and three thousand, one hundred and forty-nine (103,149) toilet facilities for vulnerable households in towns and villages across the country, under the Household and Institutional Toilet Programme" He added that a cumulative result of this has been that some eight hundred and twenty-two thousand (822,000) persons have benefitted nationwide whiles some five thousand, five hundred communities have also been declared open defecation free. Read also: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dr-addo-kufuor-turns-80-ministry-of-interior-ghana-medical-association-celebrates-him Speaking on Sanitation, President Akufo-Addo said "Mr. Speaker, our quest to ensure an improved sanitation system across the country was bolstered last year by the commencement of construction of sixteen (16) integrated recycling and solid waste processing facilities" He hinted that all sixteen (16) facilities will be completed before the end of the year. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/my-surname-is-john-not-rawlings-ex-prez-rawlings-reveals President Akufo-Addo told the house that the Sustainable Rural Water and Sanitation Project and the Water Supply Improvement Project of the Ghana-Spain Debt Swap Development Programme has been completed. "In September 2020, I joined the people of Amedzofe, Ziope, Akpokope/Batume Junction, Matse, Dzolo Gbogame, and surrounding communities to commission the five (5) Piped Water Supply Systems under the Project" he stressed. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/yaw-tog-features-kwesi-arthur-and-stormzy-on-sore-remix-video He also noted that concrete preparatory works have also commenced on a number of water supply projects across the country, including the Wenchi Water Supply Project, Keta Water Supply Project, Five Districts Water Supply Scheme Phase 3, Tamale Water Supply Project, Damongo Water Supply Project, and Yendi Water Supply Project. Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

President Akufo-Addo has confirmed that the deadly covid-19 has exposed the need to expedite the process of moving Ghana to a situation beyond aid. According to President Akufo-Addo, that is why the Government has developed and is currently implementing the one hundred-billion-cedi (GH¢100 billion) Ghana CARES ‘Obaatampa’ Programme. Speaking at Parliament on Tuesday, President Akufo-Addo said "The Obaatampa’ Programme is to transform, revitalise and modernise our economy, and return it to high and sustained growth for the next three years. The key projects under the CARES Programme include a) supporting commercial farming and attracting educated youth into commercial farming; b) building the country’s light manufacturing sector; c) developing engineering/machine tools and ICT/digital economy industries; d) fast-tracking digitalisation; e) developing Ghana’s housing & construction industry; f) establishing Ghana as a Regional Hub; g) reviewing and optimising the implementation of Government flagships and key programmes; and h) creating jobs for young people, and expanding opportunities for the vulnerable in society, including persons with disabilities" READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/my-surname-is-john-not-rawlings-ex-prez-rawlings-reveals He further explained that the establishment of the National Development Bank, under the Ghana CARES programme, is expected to provide support to businesses in the country. The President also mentioned that Government expects economic activity, which has already picked up, to do so even further, following the ongoing vaccination exercise, and the easing of restrictions put in place to curb the effects of the disease. "We expect GDP growth to rebound strongly this year to nearly five percent (5%), above the IMF’s 2021 January projection of 3.2% growth for SubSaharan Africa for 2021. The medium-term outlook supported by the implementation of the Ghana CARES Programme is bright. We are confident that, together, we will emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic with a stronger and more resilient economy. Mr. Speaker, if we are to oversee the rebirth and growth of our economy, our people must be healthy, and not succumb to COVID-19. On 24th February, the Government secured the first batch of vaccine doses from the COVAX Facility" READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/yaw-tog-features-kwesi-arthur-and-stormzy-on-sore-remix-video He hinted that the vaccination campaign is currently ongoing, with two hundred and sixty-two thousand, three hundred and thirty-five (262,335) number of Ghanaians receiving the first dose of the vaccines as of 10:30 am of March 9. He said "The target is to vaccinate twenty million Ghanaians, and Government is working hard towards realising this goal. We remain on course to taking delivery of some seventeen million, six hundred thousand vaccine doses by June, with more to come in the course of the year. I want to urge Members of the House to lend their voices to the public education campaign currently ongoing with regards to the vaccination programme" The President also noted that the vaccine, together with strict compliance with the safety protocols, is what will allow his government to open up the country again, and embark on the quest to restore normalcy to the lives and livelihoods. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/tracey-boakye-gifts-skit-comedian-kyekyeku-2-000-ghc11-470-00-video He was of the view that Government is also mindful of a problem associated with vaccinations, and that is how to dispose of used PPEs, vials, needles, and syringes that are being used in the vaccination exercise. President Akufo-Addo mentioned that Government is collaborating with the private sector to establish fourteen (14) medical waste treatment facilities across the country to help address, once and for all, the safe disposal of medical waste. Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

President Akufo-Addo has revealed that he is passionate about the education of every child in Ghana. According to him, education opens doors. Speaking at the 2021 State of the Nation Address in Parliament on Tuesday, he said "I am passionate about the education of every child in Ghana because education opens doors. That is why one of my biggest concerns during this pandemic has been to safeguard the education of our children. All over the world, governments were forced to close down schools as we did." READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/tracey-boakye-gifts-skit-comedian-kyekyeku-2-000-ghc11-470-00-video He added that his government took steps to ensure that the education of the children was not transacted. President Akufo further hinted that despite the worrying covid-19 challenges, last year, his government took bold and responsible decisions that made it possible for JHS 3 and SHS 3 students to take their final exams while final year university students graduated. "Currently, all our children from kindergarten to university are in school studying in conditions of safety. This has taken place despite the outcry and opposition of some. I am required to provide leadership and that is what I am doing" he stressed. Read also: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dr-addo-kufuor-turns-80-ministry-of-interior-ghana-medical-association-celebrates-him President Akufo-Addo also explained that the government through the Ministries of Education and Health is doing all it can to ensure that the future of the children are not jeopardized by the pandemic. "In 2020, the first batch of Free SHS wrote their WASSCE successfully. The results of the 2020 WASSCE indicate that more than 60% of the candidates who sat the examination obtained A1 - C6 in all core subjects. This was an impressive WASSCE performance with over 60% of candidates scoring A1 - C6 in their best subjects including English Language and Mathematics which qualifies them for Tertiary. Mr. Speaker, 64 years after Independence, we still do not have the critical mass of education graduates, that is required for our socio and transformational development" he noted. President Akufo-Addo however hinted that although Ghana's growth in Tertiary enrollment ratio stands at 18.8% which is low, it still one of the highest in Africa. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/my-surname-is-john-not-rawlings-ex-prez-rawlings-reveals He hinted that he will ensure the target increases from a ratio from 18.8% to 40%. Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

President Akufo-Addo has hinted that he will work hand-in-hand with the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Bagbin for the well-being of the Ghanaian people. According to him, It is wholly appropriate, in such a crucial period, in the history of the country. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/tracey-boakye-gifts-skit-comedian-kyekyeku-2-000-ghc11-470-00-video Speaking at the 2021 State of the Nation Address (SOTNA 2021) in Parliament, he said "Let me use this opportunity to once again congratulate the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Kingsford Bagbin on becoming Speaker of the 8th Parliament. His has been a distinguished career, having entered the first Parliament of the 4th Republic in 1993 and I came to meet him in the second Parliament in 1997" He further described the Speaker of Parliament as one of the three wise men who has been Majority Leader and Minister of State in a previous government. Read also: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dr-addo-kufuor-turns-80-ministry-of-interior-ghana-medical-association-celebrates-him "2nd Deputy Speaker and now finds himself in this elevated position of being the third most important person in our governance structure of our country. It is wholly appropriate that such a crucial period in the history of our country, my senior and I should work together for the well-being of the Ghanaian people" he mentioned. President Akufo-Addo used the occasion to wish the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Bagbin well in the discharge of his duties in his high office. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/my-surname-is-john-not-rawlings-ex-prez-rawlings-reveals Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith