The Supreme Court has dismissed the application by the presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2020 election, which sought to ask it to grant leave for the Electoral Commission (1st respondent) to answer 12 questions regarding the declaration of the presidential election results. Former President John Dramani Mahama had filed two legal processes at the Supreme Court but at the court's sitting Tuesday, the application was dismissed. The application which was filed Monday [Jan 18, 2021], was moved by counsel for Mr Mahama, Mr. Tsatsu Tsikata at the Supreme Court Tuesday morning (Jan 19). READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/accra-aglow-ghana-defies-rain-holds-first-intercessory-prayer-after-lockdown-pictures Moving the motion, Mr. Tsikata argued that the objective of the application was to “narrow down” the issues for the trial. However, a seven-member panel of the court presided over by the Chief Justice, Justice Kwasi Anin Yeboah dismissed the application with the view that the crucial issues of relevance had not been established by the petitioner. The court explained that "reference was made to the 2013 [presidential election] petition in which an application for inter-locutories was granted by the Supreme Court. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video "However, subsequent to 2013, several statutory amendments have been made by C.I. 99 of 2016 which has restricted the practice and procedure of this court as regards Election Petition," the court said. "Indeed, Rule 69 of the Supreme Court amendment in C.I. 99 directs the expeditious disposal of petitions and sets timelines for this court to dispose off the petition." "It implies that even amendments brought here and granted as well as..., subsequent statutory amendments pointed out after the 2013 [presidential election petition], has provided us [court] with the new procedural regime and strict timelines." READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/stop-hiding-behind-dirty-politics-some-of-you-are-naturally-dirty-brigette-dzogbonuku "We are strictly bound to comply with C.I. 90 and therefore we will not apply Order 22 of C.I. 45 of 2004 in this circumstances." "We accordingly refuse to grant the application and same is accordingly dismissed," the court said. Story by: News Desk Report

The Spanish Football Federation’s Competition Committee must now decide how many matches to suspend the Barça captain – and the panel’s verdict will depend on which article of Spanish game’s disciplinary code they apply to the incident. Messi In Super Cup FinalArticle 123: Messi gets two or three-match ban: "If it is article 123, which governs “violent play”, the maximum ban Messi could get would be three games. This article, which is used when punishing “violent [actions] in the course of the play or as a direct consequence of the play”, recommends a one to three-match ban – unless “the incident occurs away from the play or when play has been stopped; this will be punished with a two to three-match ban”. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/social-media-trolls-ndc-as-petitionoferrorspart2-trends The latter consideration applies to the incident between Messi and Villalibre, so it appears the 34-year-old can expect to be sidelined for two games at the very least. Article 98: Messi gets four to 12-match ban: However, if the Competition Committee deems that Messi was guilty of assaulting Villalibre, the body can be expected to invoke article 98 of the disciplinary code, which calls for a longer suspension up to a maximum of 12 games. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/stop-hiding-behind-dirty-politics-some-of-you-are-naturally-dirty-brigette-dzogbonuku Credit: Dashingnewshub

Some scores of social media users have taken to their Twitter handles to troll the largest opposition party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) over what they call #PetitionOfErrorsPart2. In some tweets sighted by ThinkNews Online, Mankessim_Celebrity (@AbeikuSZN) tweeted "Who send you #PetitionOfErrorsPart2" READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/accra-aglow-ghana-defies-rain-holds-first-intercessory-prayer-after-lockdown-pictures N.B.A (@Boakyewaa_N) added "Justin Amenuvor, lawyer for the EC is good, he understands the electoral processes in Ghana unlike Tsatsu Tsikata. See how he kept referring him to the CI. #PetitionOfErrorsPart2" Afia ba Kwame (@Missta_Ntow) also posted "This NDC petition make I kai my ECON 214: ELEMENTS OF STATISTICS FOR ECONOMISTS. I got D7, and I felt like naah I need to better it, So I re-sat the paper the next sem and got E8. #PetitionOfErrorsPart2" READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video Yaw A. Abban (@YAbbanx) also tweeted "After he @JDMahama was bashed for using his digital address in his first petition, he removed it for this one. After criticizing @MBawumia over his digital address system initiative; he’s ashamed now. Petty ex-president #PetitionOfErrorsPart2" Yaw A. Abban (@YAbbanx) tweeted "Did John Mahama @JDMahama contest @NAkufoAddo or the EC @ECGhanaOfficial in the December 2020 polls? #PetitionOfErrorsPart2" READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/stop-hiding-behind-dirty-politics-some-of-you-are-naturally-dirty-brigette-dzogbonuku QuekuChucklez (@QuekuChucklez) added" You can’t differentiate between 1st and 2nd respondents after several chances, yet you want Ghanaians to take your petition serious??? Mo na moobl3 PetitionOfErrorsPart2" KetuSouth shall prosper under NPP (@Daniel39618529) noted "Emotional ex ex president remove the Digital address on the second error petition. #PetitionOfErrorsPart2" READ ALSO:Read also: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dr-paa-kwesi-nduom-is-disappointed-in-npp-brigette-dzogbenuku-discloses Adom Kofi Emmanuel (@adomkofiemma) added "With what these NDC lawyers are doing the law sch we all go go some. Bon paa nie #PetitionOfErrorsPart2" Below are some embed tweets: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Some female Facebook users have taken to the section of Sadiq Romeo on 'Tell It All', a page on the social media platform to share some exciting 'first day stories' in the residence of their partners and male friends. According to a section of ladies, their first day left them with lots of beautiful memories while others shared sad stories. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/ensure-rigorous-enforcement-of-law-on-mask-wearing-at-public-places-and-transport-prez-to-igp Following the interaction on Facebook, Lucy Wilson said "He locked me no food for 3 days just cause I refused him sex, we were just friends,ooo" Gina Boakyewaa added, "So he overheard me tell friends that guys who wear white singlet and white briefs put me on, he invited me to his place, he was wearing white singlet alright, but his supporter was standing straight as if he used all the starches in this world, I didn't keep long koraa, boi." Myzz Franz commented "First time visiting his home was the first time I was meeting his parents" READ ALSO:Read also: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dr-paa-kwesi-nduom-is-disappointed-in-npp-brigette-dzogbenuku-discloses Akua Agyeiwaa Adomako Nyamekye said "I was so bored with His gentle attitude,,I kept saying in my head,,aaahhh like by now We woulda finished first round n be resting. The way na I mean Him,,just couldn't wait to chop Him so I can literally hardly remember anything that went on that day b4 I chopped Him,,,. So the summary of this is I got my heart desire,,I chop Him n it ended in praise. M for medaase" Paulina Issaka also commented "Hmmm! That day eerh hunger nearly "killed" me la,I went with 2 of my friends n we were trying to do "lady lady" ya hw3 film saaa 3k)m de y3 so Emelia Asante was bold n brave enough to say "Bro Dan,y3 p3 choo" Abena Antwi are u there" Nectar Akua Ewoenam stated "I got to his house and this guy was like wow, started staring at me like I'm some ghost bi then sharp he carried me inside... He didn't ask "how're you" or what should I offer you mpo! Then he started kissing me like some mad dog bi wey dem release ein chain😂 herh! He ate me correctly not ones ooo hmmm like I won't come to his place after leaving. So after everything he offered me tea, bread and cheese then he prepared some alo rice and egg stew for me and I finished everything within 1 minute and he was like herh Akua! And I was like hw3 wokas3 adwuma ketewa na may3 nor anaa😂 the food was very delicious too... I love him... Swthrt I love you okay I'm glad we've made our relationship official now READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/stop-hiding-behind-dirty-politics-some-of-you-are-naturally-dirty-brigette-dzogbonuku Kate Simbalam Beam explained saying "First day in his house was not on a date but work with others. Then the first official date at his house, he invited me to have dinner with him. I stood by him with my wine while he cooked. After we finished eating, we watched a movie with more wine. I slept over and had the best sex ever and breakfast in bed. I said to myself, u are going nowhere, I want u all to myself.. thank God.. He’s now my MR. Still having dinner and breakfast made for me. My eyes still lights when I talk about him. I pray for forever together.🙏🏽" Anaesthetist Ba RJ commented "So Obibini Broni Cardipee Ginger, u no see this? Come and tell us ur first day at his end....." Nana Akua Afriyie also said "Ist day I was given jollof rice with plenty chicken to chew with some chilled coke alongside I couldn't eat mpo. then later he projected a movie for us to watch. I enjoyed my ist visit though" READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video However, some guys who were following the engagement teased and made fun out of the comments being made by the ladies on the platform. Per these exciting first day experience shared by these ladies on Facebook, what's your experience too? Below are some exciting comments: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

The Head of Corporate Finance at Fidelity Bank, Leornard Gikunu is reported to have died of Covid-19. This is according to a Facebook post made by one, Gbeetsatsu Abbey over the weekend. Giving more details about the financial expert, the post said Mr Gikunu designed the ESLA Bond financing program from scratch and also built the same petroleum finance loan book used by Fidelity Bank. He is also said to be a Chevening Scholar with a first-class BSc in Administration from the University of Ghana. Mr Abbey, who described the chartered accountant as a “brilliant chap” and a great friend used his death to caution people about Covid-19 and the need to adhere to all safety protocols outlined by the Ghana Health Service (GHS) through the government of Ghana. “This Covid-19 is very real and taking lives so let’s all be mindful and observe the the protocols. Not to be afraid but to acquire the knowledge needed to live with it. It’s a Covid-19 world we live in right now so let’s beware. I am really sad,” he wrote. Mr Gikunu joins the list of prominent Ghanaians who have died from Covid-19 since it hit the country on March 12, 2020. Last year, the likes of Prof Jacob Plange-Rhule, the Rector of the Ghana Physicians and Surgeons College and former New Patriotic Party (NPP) General Secretary, Kwadwo Owusu-Afriyie, together with a respected Consultant surgeon at the Trust Hospital, Dr Richard Kisser all died from the disease. Source: adomonline.com

Thinknewsonline.com can confirm that the National Security Coordinator under the Akufo-Addo administration, Joshua Kyeremeh is dead. According to sources, the National Security Coordinator died at the Ga East Municipal Hospital. It is emerging that Late Kyeremeh was battling kidney problems while responding to Covid-19 treatment. The Late Joshua Kyeremeh was part of the first batch of President Akufo-Addo's appointment in 2017. Thinknewsonline.com has gathered that the Late Kyeremeh was the former Director of the Bureau of National Investigations ( BNI ), now known as National Intelligence Bureau (NIB). He worked at the BNI for about 22 years, where he served at command levels in the Northern, Upper East, Ashanti and Greater Accra Regions. Late Kyeremeh was elevated to the head of the Investigations Unit of the Bureau then progressed to becoming the Deputy Director BNI and ultimately, the Director BNI from 2005 to 2009. Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Some scores of social media users have made a mockery of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) over a viral video of some students (freshers) were spotted in long queues at the school's main entrance on re-opening day. The long queues are said to have been formed as early as 4 am. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/watch-jean-mensa-spotted-dancing-at-aglow-amidst-election-tension-video On Twitter, Lατιf (@iLatif_) tweeted "You wan go school gidigidi see queue for UPSA gate ei" Dr Ayigbe Borla Bird ❼ (@Mr_Ceyram) added "Ahhh GIJ too dey come talk UPSA matter... Your campus wey check like science block for shs nu... ah" READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/watch-aglow-ghana-defy-rain-to-intercede-for-ghana-exclusive-videos-pictures Replying @Mr_Ceyram, KALYJAY (@gyaigyimii) tweeted "We no dey wear Uniform dey do this jon things. Uni wey dem dey do u people like Home Econs students wey dey go do practicals nu" KALYJAY (@gyaigyimii) said "I figure UCC be like shs but UPSA raise the bar. Next week dem go talk the freshers to bring food flusk then things" READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/naa-ye-we-is-a-fraudster-mzbel-reveals-video broken_heart (@broken_heart490) hinted "January really long but UPSA demma queue Longer herrrh. by the time ereach your turn na dem write midsem exams finish" Listowel (@korsogyimi) tweeted "Why you go see KNUST and Leg demma admission form and buy UPSA. See a school with no platform to register students online. Oh daabi Wei de3 anka UCC mpo y3" READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/ensure-rigorous-enforcement-of-law-on-mask-wearing-at-public-places-and-transport-prez-to-igp See embed tweet below: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Ghanaian Musician and Entrepreneur, Belinda Ekua Amoah known in showbiz as Mzbel has revealed that 'Naa Ye We', a popular fetish priest in the country is a fraudster. According to her, although she used to patronize their services, the fetish priest and his people have devices new measure of duping people. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/watch-jean-mensa-spotted-dancing-at-aglow-amidst-election-tension-video Speaking on an Accra based television station, Mzbel said "I went there for a solution, and anytime, I call them, they do me 'lass' 'lass'. Please I will advise the public not to go there. Although I have patronized their services before, and I will advise people not to go there" "Naa Ye We, the Chief Priest used to be a fashion model. He said he used to model for Wendy Lartey" she added. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/watch-aglow-ghana-defy-rain-to-intercede-for-ghana-exclusive-videos-pictures Watch the video below: Story by: Mandy Woods

President Akufo-Addo has charged the Inspector General of Police (IGP), James Oppong Boanuh, to direct his officers to ensure the rigorous enforcement of the law on mask-wearing at all public places and in transport. According to him, the officers should also ensure the closure of all night clubs, pubs, cinemas and beaches that may be operating in defiance of the law. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/accra-aglow-ghana-defies-rain-holds-first-intercessory-prayer-after-lockdown-pictures Addressing the nation on Sunday night, President Akufo-Addo said "In furtherance of this, I have instructed the Inspector General of Police to direct officers, men and women of the Police Service to ensure the rigorous enforcement of the law on mask-wearing at all public places and in public transport. They are also to ensure the closure of all night clubs, pubs, cinemas and beaches that may be operating in defiance of the law" He further hinted that the police officers will be assisted by the other security agencies if need be. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video "Persons in market places, workplaces, and operators of public transport must conduct their activities in accordance with the hygiene and safety protocols. The wearing of masks in these places is mandatory." President Akufo-Addo however hinted that regulatory agencies will undertake random checks to ensure conformity with COVID-19 rules adding that should any facility or institution fail to comply with these directives, its activities will be immediately prohibited, and appropriate sanctions applied. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/stop-hiding-behind-dirty-politics-some-of-you-are-naturally-dirty-brigette-dzogbonuku "It is important that I remind all Ghanaians that severe punishments exist on our statute books for persons breaking the law on the mandatory wearing of masks. Should anyone be arrested by the security agencies disregarding this directive, that person will be dealt with strictly in accordance with the law" He retreated that the country will not want to go back to the days of partial lockdowns, which had a negative impact on the economy and way of life. READ ALSO:Read also: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dr-paa-kwesi-nduom-is-disappointed-in-npp-brigette-dzogbenuku-discloses "But should that become necessary, i.e., should the number of active cases continues to increase at the current rate, I will have no option but to re-impose these restrictions because it is better to be safe than to be sorry. So, together, let us all ensure that we respect the protocols," he stressed. Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Aglow International Ghana, a Christian women’s and prayer support group has held its first 2021 monthly intercessory prayers at the Black Star Square in Accra. The over 2000 women interceded and prayed for a fruitful and violent-free 2021. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/watch-jean-mensa-spotted-dancing-at-aglow-amidst-election-tension-video Leading the women's group, National Prayer Director of Aglow International Ghana, Gifty Afenyi-Dadzie, charged the youth in the country to drift away from fornication stressing it is not from God. "When I met with the singles, I spoke to them about how wrong fornication is and asked them to drift away from it about to my surprise, a vast majority of them told me, they cannot stop fornicating" READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/watch-aglow-ghana-defy-rain-to-intercede-for-ghana-exclusive-videos-pictures She also appealed to the women group to be each other's keeper. "We will be praying against limiting the power of God. We are disgracing God. We will be praying about it and ask God to guide and guard our path this year and the years to come" READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/watch-jean-mensa-spotted-dancing-at-aglow-amidst-election-tension-video "God has helped us to transit into a new year. God has been able to be with us even during the covid-19 pandemic. Above all, He has kept the peace of Ghana intact" She dedicated and prayed against terrorist attacks on Ghana. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/accra-aglow-ghana-defies-rain-holds-first-intercessory-prayer-after-lockdown-pictures The women's group prayed for the Presidency, Parliamentarians, Chief Justices, Media, and the various security agencies in the country. See videos and pictures: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

The DCEO of Health Products and Technologies Division at the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), Seth Seaneke has reminded the general public that section 99 and 118 of the Public Health Act 2012 prohibits the importation of unregistered products into the country According to him, despite the prohibition, the FDA has noted with grave concern the rate at which some importers continue to import into the country, products that do not conform to the regulatory requirements of product registration which ultimately find its way to the market and pose a potential health hazard to unsuspecting consumers. In a statement signed by Seth Seaneke, it said "To ease rge burden of importers, the FDA from March 2020 revised its registration fees and processes to make registration easy and user friendly for all importers. As such, it is quite alarming to note the large number of products that continue to arrive in the contry without meeting the proper requirements. The statement also cautioned all iporters saying no unregistered imports would not be allowed for clearance at the ports by February 1, 2021. The FDA further warned that failure to adhere to the notice will attract sanctions in the forms of fines, imo Below is a copy of the full release: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

The Speaker of Parliament, RT. Hon. Alban Bagbin has declared the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the Independent Candidate for Fomena Constituency, the majority in the 8th Parliament. According to him, the declaration comes after the Independent Candidate for Fomena, Andrews Amoako officially drew his attention wanting to do business with the NPP faction in Parliament. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/registered-voters-can-access-their-details-on-the-ec-website-ussd-code-android-mobile-apps-ec Speaking at the floor of Parliament, the Speaker said “What we have now, you have the New Patriotic Party wing or caucus in Parliament together with the independent Member of Parliament from Fomena, and they now constitute the Majority group,” It will be recalled that after the 2020 December 7 Presidential and Parliamentary election, both the opposition, National Democratic Congress (NDC), and the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) had 137 seats each with one Independent Candidate. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/are-our-legislators-pacesetters-and-law-abiding Story by: News Desk Report