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The Electoral Commission of Ghana will on Monday, November 23, hold a press conference to update the nation on its preparedness ahead of the December 7 elections. With two weeks to the polls, the Commission is expected to let Ghanaians know the plans put together to have a successful presidential and parliamentary election The press conference is expected to start at 4pm. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/opinion-how-to-go-on-a-peaceful-aworshia-without-being-caught Commission Chair, Jean Mensah last Friday told the Council of the state that the commission is 98 percent ready for the polls. Mrs. Mensah said almost all electoral materials have been distributed to the Commission's regional offices, including the upper East Regional office of the commission where confusion greeted the arrival of the materials, for onward distribution to the constituencies and polling stations, on election day. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/lifestyle-how-to-naturally-avoid-pregnancy-without-using-contraceptives-photos She also indicated that a robust and efficient system has been put in place to ensure that election results are declared within 24 hours of the close of polls. The Commission was recently challenged by some citizens in court over the creation of an exemptions and multiples list of some 32,000 voters. These are persons who are said to have breached regulations regarding the new registration conducted this year. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/entertainment-sister-derby-blasts-joy-fm-over-unprofessional-behaviour-picture Story by Rodney Tsenuokpor

The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) has banned the President of Confederation of African Football (CAF), Ahmad Ahmad for financial misconduct. According to FIFA, the CAF President had been on their radar for some time now. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/entertainment-sister-derby-blasts-joy-fm-over-unprofessional-behaviour-picture It is emerging that the ban will deny Mr. Ahmad Ahmad cannot contest for the next CAF elections. Ahmad Ahmad took over from the longest-serving CAF President Issa Hayatou some years ago. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/entertainment-actress-martha-ankomah-flaunts-handsome-son-on-instagram-photo President Ahmad Ahmad is yet to complete his first term of office as President. ThinkNews Online will keep readers updated on new developments. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/watch-sarkodie-kuami-eugene-jam-to-happy-day-at-233-bar-videos Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

The Member of Parliament for Ablekuma West Constituency, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful says see is confident, the Ghanaian electorate will maintain, the ruling New Patriotic Party in office after the December Election. According to her, the good works of the ruling government has been accepted by the populace adding she believes, the NPP will be given a second chance to continue with what it has started. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/entertainment-actress-martha-ankomah-flaunts-handsome-son-on-instagram-photo Speaking on Accra-based Television station on Monday, she said "There are a lot that has been done. Some of these include the Free Senior High School programme. With the interventions that the government has put in place, particularly, the Free Senior High School (SHS) has taken huge burden off women" Stressing on education for all, the Ablekuma West MP hinted that she will ensure children of mothers and single mothers have access to the 'Free SHS' programme. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/lifestyle-how-to-naturally-avoid-pregnancy-without-using-contraceptives-photos "Now they can rest so long as they know their children are doing well in school. But there is still a lot more work to be done,” she hinted. Sharing her thoughts on the upcoming December polls, Madam Owusu-Ekuful revealed that she is confident Ghanaians will retain the NPP into power. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/entertainment-sister-derby-blasts-joy-fm-over-unprofessional-behaviour-picture "Ghanaians will go to the polls on December 7 to elect President Akufo-Addo and myself to steer affairs of our country for the next four years" Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Chairperson of Ghana's Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Mensa has joined AGLOW Ghana, a women prayer group to pray for peace before, during, and after the December Elections at the Black Star Square, Accra. According to her, the 2020 election will fair and transparent. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/opinion-how-to-go-on-a-peaceful-aworshia-without-being-caught Addressing the gathering at the Black Star Square, Accra, she said "We declare that the elections of 2020 will be orderly, fair, credible, transparent, peaceful and glorious in Jesus' name " She further revealed that her outfit is working tirelessly to ensure the peaceful and credible outcome of the election. Jean Mensa also noted that her organization is working closely with the various political parties for a free and fair election. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/entertainment-actress-martha-ankomah-flaunts-handsome-son-on-instagram-photo On her behalf, the National Prayer Director of AGLOW, Madam Gifty Afenyi-Dadzie hinted despite the tension building up ahead of the December polls, Ghanaians will not relent but continue to project God's name before, during, and after the general election. She mentioned that although some evildoers have planned to cause chaos in the upcoming election, God will save his children. "Lord, take over this nation. Be Lord over Ghana. Despite the rising tension, Ghanaians will not relent but continue to project God's name before, during, and after the general election" READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/lifestyle-how-to-naturally-avoid-pregnancy-without-using-contraceptives-photos Prophesying against evildoers and their demonic activities, the National Prayer Director of AGLOW Ghana hinted that no weapon formed against Ghana will prosper. Watch videos and pictures: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Deputy Special Prosecutor Ms Jane Cynthia Naa Torshie Lamptey, has been asked to act as Special Prosecutor until a substantive one is appointed by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo following the resignation of Mr Martin Amidu from the post. Ms Lamptey is a lawyer of over 30 years standing at the Ghana Bar and former acting Director of Public Prosecutions. Commenting on her new assignment, Chairman of the Civil Society Platform on Oil and Gas, Dr Steve Manteaw said “Mad. Cynthia Lamptey, Acting SP I salute you. It’s a difficult task, we know, but we trust you to fulfil our aspirations.” READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/opinion-how-to-go-on-a-peaceful-aworshia-without-being-caught Her former boss, Mr Amidu resigned on Monday, November 16, citing a number of reasons for his resignation. He said in his letter to the president that “It is essential for me to state for the purpose of the records, and contrary to public perceptions, that my appointment letter was received on 5th February 2020 (almost two (2)-years after my appointment). “The copy addressees made no efforts to honour any of the conditions of appointment in terms of emoluments and benefits of the appointment ever since my warrant of appointment was issued on 23rd February 2018 to the date of my letter of resignation. The Deputy Special Prosecutor has also not been paid any emoluments since her appointment, and there is the need to redress that situation for her now that I am out of the way. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/entertainment-actress-martha-ankomah-flaunts-handsome-son-on-instagram-photo “The events of 12th November 2020 removed the only protection I had from the threats and plans directed at me for undertaking the Agyapa Royalties Limited Transactions anti-corruption assessment report and dictates that I resign as the Special Prosecutor immediately. “I should not ordinarily be announcing my resignation to the public myself but the traumatic experience I went through from 20th October 2020 to 2nd November 2020 when I conveyed in a thirteen (13) page letter the conclusions and observations on the analysis of the risk of corruption and anti-corruption assessment on the Report On Agyapa Royalties Limited Transactions and Other Matters Related Thereto to the President as Chairman of the National Security Council cautions against not bringing my resignation as the Special Prosecutor with immediate to the notice of the Ghanaian public and the world. “The reaction I received for daring to produce the Agyapa Royalties Limited Transactions anti-corruption report convinces me beyond any reasonable doubt that I was not intended to exercise any independence as the Special Prosecutor in the prevention, investigation, prosecution, and recovery of assets of corruption. My position as the Special Prosecutor has consequently become clearly untenable.” READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/lifestyle-how-to-naturally-avoid-pregnancy-without-using-contraceptives-photos President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has, however, vehemently denied interfering with the work of Mr Amidu. “Your accusation of interference with your functions simply on account of the meeting the president held with you is perplexing. “In exercise of what you considered to be your powers under Act 959, you had voluntarily proceeded to produce the Agyapa Report. “The president had no hand in your work. Without prompting from any quarter within the Executive. you delivered a letter purporting to be a copy of you report to the president. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/entertainment-sister-derby-blasts-joy-fm-over-unprofessional-behaviour-picture “The purpose of presenting a copy of the Agyapa report to the president is decipherable from paragraph 32 of your letter to the president in which you indicated that you hoped the report will be ‘used to improve current and future legislative and executive actions to make corruption and corruption-related offences very high-risk enterprise in Ghana’,” the president said in a statement responding to the accusation against him by Mr Amidu who resigned from his post on Monday. Source: Ghanaweb

The Executive Secretary of the Small Arms Commission has appealed to politicians to ensure that ballots are counted in the elections and not bullets. Jones Applerh urged them to be measured in their language and the electioneering to ensure they did not incite anyone into violence to trigger the use of guns. Mr. Applerh said this during the “Ballots without Bullets” campaign in the Jirapa Municipality of the Upper West Region. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/opinion-how-to-go-on-a-peaceful-aworshia-without-being-caught “Ballots without Bullets” is a campaign being championed by the Small Arms Commission to get parliamentary candidates of hot-spot constituencies to publicly pledge their commitment to peace and urge their supporters to follow suit. Mr Applerh said the campaign was born out of the violence associated with elections in developing countries, particularly in Africa. Ghana won the reputation as the beacon of democracy in Africa and in the Africa Peace Index, she ranked number one in West Africa and number three in the whole of Africa, he said. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/entertainment-actress-martha-ankomah-flaunts-handsome-son-on-instagram-photo “This is a reputation we don’t want to lose and so judging from what we saw during the registration; the confusion and the gun incidents, we decided as a Commission, who contribute to peace, safety and public security through the controlling of the proliferation of small arms, to get to these constituencies for the candidates themselves to publicly commit to peace and urge their supporters to follow suit,” Mr Aplerh said. He encouraged politicians to endeavour to solve conflicts peacefully, without the use of guns, adding; “we don’t want guns at all in this election.” The National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for Jirapa, Mr Cletus Seidu Dapilah, pledged his commitment to ensuring peace before, during and after the December 7 polls. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/lifestyle-how-to-naturally-avoid-pregnancy-without-using-contraceptives-photos “I’m urging all my supporters and sympathizers that they should not fight anybody – if you are provoked, report to the appropriate authorities,” he said. Mr Dapilah said he was once the Jirapa District Chief Executive and his opponent was also an Independent Member of Parliament for the area, saying that gave them the leverage to campaign peacefully on ideas and track record. The Regional Police Command and the Electoral Commission both indicated their preparedness to deliver on their mandate and discharge their duties fairly and professionally to contribute to peace in the coming elections. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/entertainment-sister-derby-blasts-joy-fm-over-unprofessional-behaviour-picture Credit: GNA

Member of Parliament for the Ablekuma West Constituency, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has commissioned an ultra-modern basketball court for constituents and residents at Dansoman SSNIT Flats, a suburb of Accra and its environments. According to the workaholic MP, the commissioning of the ultra-modern facility will help not only help the residents play the game but save them from the stress, the previous grounds gave them. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/opinion-how-to-go-on-a-peaceful-aworshia-without-being-caught Addressing Journalists at the commissioning ceremony, she said “We vote for development. We vote for progress. We vote for prosperity. We vote to enhance our livelihoods and our living conditions. It doesn’t matter which party we belong to. But, if your elected representatives are working and meeting your needs and aspirations, you support and encourage them to do more for you,” the Communication Minister said at an event on Saturday, November 21, 2020, to inaugurate the facility” She revealed that despair the love most Ghanaians have for football, she hinted the facility will help unearth talents READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/entertainment-actress-martha-ankomah-flaunts-handsome-son-on-instagram-photo “What we are seeing here today at the Dansoman SSNIT Flats, I believe is the first of its kind. Most people will fight for AstroTurfs and standard pitches and all that because football is the major sport in this country. But we can develop basketball to also be one of the big sports in this country and we are moving systematically to ensure that Dansoman becomes the headquarters of basketball in Ghana" she added. On his part, captain of the Dansoman SSNIT Flats basketball association, Joe Nettey stressed that the opening of the new court will be the new turning point in Dansoman basketball. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/lifestyle-how-to-naturally-avoid-pregnancy-without-using-contraceptives-photos “The facility would forever carry the vision of our community. I can assure her that we will be voting massively for the NPP and the MP to continue with the good work” ThinkNews Online has gathered that there used to be a court in the flats but it had not received any face-lift in the past 35 years. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/entertainment-sister-derby-blasts-joy-fm-over-unprofessional-behaviour-picture Residents in the community could not hide their joy as they lauded. Watch videos and pictures below: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Bhim Nation President, Livingstone Etse Satekla known in showbiz as Stonebwoy says he is disappointed in fellow Artist, Sarkodie for reporting him to the police. Speaking on an Accra-based radio station, Stonebwoy said "You don’t report your friend to be locked up… I have family and you have a family too. I wouldn't do that to you bro," News of the two Artists hit the airwaves and internet after Stonebwoy allegedly man-handed Sarkodie's Manager, Angel Town during a rehearsal session of the Black Love Concert in August this year. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/entertainment-actress-martha-ankomah-flaunts-handsome-son-on-instagram-photo The unfortunate incident left Sarkodie with no option other than to unfollow/unfriend on his various social media platforms and striking his name out of Musicians billed to perform at the event. The Bhim Nation President further hinted that he still got love for Sarkodie and his fans despite their differences. Sarkodie on the other says he still cannot fathom the actions of Stonebwoy in August. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/watch-sarkodie-kuami-eugene-jam-to-happy-day-at-233-bar-videos “For the first time in a long while, my limit was pushed beyond, just because of what happened. Everyone has the right to be mad but no one has the right to assault,” he explained. “I am here to condemn the act and let him [Stonebwoy] know that I am extremely disappointed knowing how he is with Angelo,” Sarkodie stated adding that he was happy the manager did not retaliate. Sarkodie also revealed he got upset adding that even though creative persons are sensitive people it is important they control their emotions and what they put out. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/opinion-dr-obu-nyarkotey-raphael-nd-as-your-prostate-cancer-planner-in-ghana Watch the video below: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku, was thrown into mourning on Friday, November 13 after some of the graduating students of the institution lost their lives in a road crash while going for their graduation party. Naija News understands that Annabel Ogaga Akpofure and Oke Melissa died in a horrible accident that reportedly involved a tricycle and a Lexus Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) car. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/entertainment-sister-derby-blasts-joy-fm-over-unprofessional-behaviour-picture Although it was claimed in some quarters that about five final year students of the institution died in the accident, Naija News could only confirm at this time that Akpofure and Melissa who were both HND students in the Department of Accountancy and Department of Mass Communication, respectively have been laid to rest. It was revealed that Akpfure held the post of the President of the Accountancy department. The two, however, died in the ghastly accident which happened during the last weekend along the Isselle-Azagba/Ogwashi-Uku Road while on their way to a ‘graduation party. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/entertainment-actress-martha-ankomah-flaunts-handsome-son-on-instagram-photo Confirming the incident, the Delta State Police spokesperson, Onome Onovwakpoyeya, revealed that the female students died immediately while a male, who was unconscious, died on Sunday, November 15. Onovwakpoyeya further confirmed that the students were laid to rest on Tuesday, November 17 in their respective hometown. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/watch-sarkodie-kuami-eugene-jam-to-happy-day-at-233-bar-videos Meanwhile, a woman who was locked inside a cage for 4 years, impregnated 3 times by her husband has been freed by the effort of human rights activists and security agencies. See photos from their burial below; Source: Naija News

A taxi driver has been found dead at a dumpsite at Weija-Gbawe in the Greater Accra Region. According to reports, the taxi driver has been missing for days until his body, was discovered at the dumpsite with his taxi parked not too far from him. Little is known of events that led to his death, but the last time he was spotted was over the weekend parking his vehicle. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/opinion-how-to-go-on-a-peaceful-aworshia-without-being-caught Some residents around the area where the incident took place said the deceased did not move his car until some colleagues went near his taxi to see his lifeless body at the dumpsite. Many believe marital issues might have pushed the deceased to commit suicide as his wife left home with their children to her family house prior to his death. The couple is said to have engaged in a heated argument after the deceased’s wife demanded a divorce. The body has since been deposited at the morgue awaiting autopsy. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/entertainment-actress-martha-ankomah-flaunts-handsome-son-on-instagram-photo The police have seen launched further investigations into the incident. In other developments, a 28-year-old met his untimely death after he was stabbed to death over pork at Kwadaso. Eye witness account says the deceased friend stabbed him during an argument at a drinking spot in the town. The deceased is said to have bought beer when he arrived at a drinking spot. His friend identified as yaw is said to have picked a ladle and started stirring a saucepan containing meat continuously to the disappointment of Adu-Gyamfi who in return asked him to stop since the meat was for the public. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/lifestyle-how-to-naturally-avoid-pregnancy-without-using-contraceptives-photos Adu-Gyamfi’s demand did not go down well with Yaw as he reacted angrily to this advice leading to the exchange of abusive words between the two friends. Yaw who was suspected to be drunk at the time left the scene and armed himself with a kitchen knife and later rushed to the spot screaming “I’ll kill you!! I’ll kill you!! I’ll kill you!!”. Since the late Adu-Gyamfi had left for the house at the time of his arrival, Yaw chased him and met him by a bush road, stabbed him multiple times in the right shoulder after wish he bolted. He, therefore, managed to escape the scene and has since been declared wanted. See pictures below: Story by: News Desk Report

The family of late Former President Jerry John Rawlings has rendered an apology to the Chiefs of the Anlo traditional area for the late communication of the departed statesman's death. News of the former president's death was first circulated on social media, with the official communication coming subsequently from the presidency. The apology was rendered by the bereaved family during a visit to the Anlo Traditional Council to formally inform them of the statesman's demise. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/opinion-how-to-go-on-a-peaceful-aworshia-without-being-caught Former Foreign Affairs Minister, James Victor Gbeho spoke on behalf of the delegation which included Mr. Joshua Agbotui, Mr. Bill Ashiagbor, Dr. Zanetor Rawlings, and Mr.Kimathi Rawlings. According to Mr. Gbeho, it had never been the intention of the family to disrespect the time-honored customs and traditions of the Anlo people. "About three weeks ago, the nation supported us to send Mr. Rawlings' mother, Madam Victoria Agbotui to her ancestors. Later, we were planning to thank the Anlo state first and then the entire nation for their roles. But today, we're here with a heavy heart". READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/entertainment-actress-martha-ankomah-flaunts-handsome-son-on-instagram-photo "We know the customs and traditions of our people but it's the times and seasons we're in. "It's unfortunate you had to learn of the passing of your son, Jerry John Rawlings the way you did. we failed to communicate the falling of the big tree to Torgbuiwo and Mamawo early because even before we could organize ourselves to do anything, the news was already out. "We're nowhere, as customs demand, to respectfully inform you that former President Rawlings is no more and also to invite you in deliberations towards his final funeral rites", he said. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/lifestyle-how-to-naturally-avoid-pregnancy-without-using-contraceptives-photos Awada of Anlo, Torgbui Agbesi Awusu II, who received the family on behalf of the Awoamefia of Anlo, Torgbui Sri III, accepted the plea and said Mr. Rawlings' demise was a loss to the family, Anlo state, Volta Region, Ghana, and the world. He gave the assurance that the council would be in touch with other interest groups including the family, the state, and the National Democratic Congress (NDC), which he founded in order to give a befitting burial to the son of the land and chief, Torgbui Nutifafafiaga, I. Story by Rodney Tsenuokpor

TV and Radio Presenter Lexis Bill born Louis Kwame Sakyiamah is off the market. Lexis is getting married to his long time girlfriend today in a private ceremony. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/opinion-how-to-go-on-a-peaceful-aworshia-without-being-caught According to sources, the traditional marriage came off yesterday and the white wedding would happen today. Sources disclose it is a private ceremony which would be graced by only those who are invited. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/entertainment-actress-martha-ankomah-flaunts-handsome-son-on-instagram-photo The venue of the wedding is unknown but it is believed it would be happening at Unique Floral Avenue in East Legon. Lexis’ soon to be wife has been identified as Esther Esime Siale, an analyst at the Ghana Reinsurance Company. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/lifestyle-how-to-naturally-avoid-pregnancy-without-using-contraceptives-photos Congratulations are in order. See the picture below: Story by: News Desk Report