The NDC Parliamentary Candidate for Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency, John Dumelo says he is confident his rival, Lydia Alhassan representing the ruling NPP will vote for him in the upcoming December elections. In a Facebook post sighted by ThinkNews Online, John Dumelo wrote "I have a feeling Lydia herself will vote for me....#idey4u" Also Read: Kennedy Agyapong Resurrects 'PapaNo' Saga, Ridicules Mahama For Buying 'Cheap House' For Tracey The Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency has become a hotspot ahead of the December polls. Since the Constituency is a stronghold of the ruling NPP, Madam Lydia says she is bent on retaining the NPP and the legacies of her late husband, Boakye Agyarko. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/lifestyle-how-to-naturally-avoid-pregnancy-without-using-contraceptives-photos The post from John Dumelo has seen 36K reactions, 1.7K comments, and 417 shares. Some scores of Ghana are calling on aspirants in the Odododiodio Constituency to learn from John and Lydia. See pictures below: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Former President John Dramani Mahama is the one described as ‘Government Official 1’ in the Airbus Bribery Scandal, Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu has said in a report. Mr. Amidu revealed this in his observations in the corruption risk assessment report on the Agyapa Royalties deal that he submitted to the Office of the President on October 16, 2020. Mr. Martin Amidu said, “the only reason the former President [Mahama] has not been invited for interrogation (in spite of all threats from some of his followers and lawyers) is the fact that he got himself an insurance as the Presidential candidate of the other largest political party in Ghana.” Also Read: Kennedy Agyapong Resurrects 'PapaNo' Saga, Ridicules Mahama For Buying 'Cheap House' For Tracey Corruption allegations were leveled against government officials in the acquisition of three military aircraft by the government of Ghana between 2009 and 2015. Airbus, the European aircraft manufacturer, is alleged to have paid bribes in Ghana when it sold the three military aircraft. The aerospace multinational admitted hiring the brother of a top elected Ghanaian official as its consultant for the pitch to sell the aircraft to the country. Also, Airbus confessed paying the said consultant through a third party when its Compliance Unit raised red flags about the close relationship between the consultant and the top elected official, who was a key decision-maker in the purchase of the military aircraft. Story By: thinknewsonline.com

The Member of Parliament for Assin Central Constituency, Kennedy Agyapong has rediculed the flagbear of the NDC, John Mahama saying houses purchased for his 'Mistresses' are cheap and below standards. In a video sighted by ThinkNews Online, Kennedy Agyapong said "You got Tracey Boakye a house worth GHc450,000 and you won't keep quiet because you don't date 'better women'. When I am buying a house for a woman, I make sure it is more than $1M" The Assin Central MP added that instead of focusing on the upcoming December elections, 'PapaNo' flies to Dubai to chill with his girls adding President Akufo-Addo will not involve himself in such meaningless act. Watch video below: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

With the popularity gained by the local textiles and garments industry in recent times comes the task of elevating the industry to a more lucrative one. With that mantra, the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) says it is keen on raising valuable Foreign Direct Investment for the industry through its upcoming Garments and Textiles Investment Meeting themed " The future of garments and textiles in Ghana’s industrialization drive". READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/chraj-report-your-silence-on-boateng-adjei-is-unacceptable-governance-watch-gh-to-akufo-addo The two-day virtual meeting, set for the 4th and 5th of November (10 am-12 pm each day) will create a platform for the GIPC and key stakeholders in the garments and textiles industry, namely; the Association of Ghana Apparel Manufacturers (AGAM) and the Cotton Development Authority to discuss a plethora of issues akin to the industry. Key among the issues to be discussed are industry insights and policies, finding practical solutions to challenges peculiar to the Ghanaian textile and garment industry as well as exploring the essence of the African Continental Free Trade Area agreement to the industry. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/business-news-airtel-to-leave-ghana-s-telecom-market-space From an investment perspective, the Center will lead discussions on how to leverage the enormous potential of the local garments and textile industry to lure in needed investment and financial support. Speaking on the upcoming event, the Chief Executive Officer of the GIPC, Yofi Grant reference that Ghana’s garments and textiles industry is an age-old one with the budding potential for revenue generation and job creation and it’s about time significant funding was directed to the industry. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/entertainment-sister-derby-blasts-joy-fm-over-unprofessional-behaviour-picture Below is a copy of the release: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

The Leadership of Governance Watch Ghana, a Civil Society Organization with a specific focus on governance, accountability, human rights says it is unhappy about President Akufo-Addo's silence on CHRAJ's report which bothers on the conduct of the former Chief Executive Officer of the Public Procurement Authority (PPA), Adjenim Boateng Adjei involving “contract for sale” a documentary by Investigative Journalist, Manasseh Azuri Awuni. According to the civil society organization, the report by CHRAJ is after a complaint submitted by President Akufo-Addo for an investigation into the said conduct of Mr. Adjenim Boateng Adjei. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/breaking-news-mfantseman-npp-mp-shot-dead In a release sighted by ThinkNews Online, it said "We have also taken note of the letter terminating his appointment dated 30th October 2020 signed by the Director of Communications at the Presidency. While we commend the efforts to ensure the final termination of the appointment of Mr. Adjei following the adverse findings by CHRAJ in line with the fight against corruption, we are unsatisfied with the fact that the Office of the President is silent on prosecuting Mr. Adjei for the improprieties established in the findings of the CHRAJ report" The statement further mentioned that the findings spelled out under point 10.0 headed “SUMMARY OF KEY FINDINGS OF THE INVESTIGATION” contained on page 181-182 of the report, concludes that Mr. Adjei positioned himself at all material times in a manner that placed his personal interest ahead of the public office he was expected to protect. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/world-press-freedom-day-government-recognizes-significance-of-press-in-fight-against-covid-19 It also noted that the report revealed how Mr Adjei had transactions conducted on his bank accounts that are questionable as the volume exceeded his salary without any convincing explanation from him. Below is a copy of the full release: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

“It is none of my business and who am I to judge Felix”, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Abura Asebu Kwamankesse, Mr. Elvis Morris Donkor, has said in response to a leaked videotape involving his main rival, the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) Felix Kwakye Ofosu and someone’s fiancée. Mr. Kwakye Ofosu, a Former Deputy Information Minister, is trending on social media after he was allegedly caught in a room with an engaged woman. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/breaking-news-mfantseman-npp-mp-shot-dead The viral video was recorded by the brother of the man supposed to be getting married to the woman Mr. Kwakye Ofosu had allegedly been visiting at odd hours. Mr. Kwakye Ofosu, who is contesting the Abura Asebu Kwamankesse seat, is yet to speak to the matter. Reacting to the video on Accra FM Monday, 2 November 2020, Mr. Kwakye Ofosu’s contender said the incident is none of his business. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/politics-i-will-turn-nafti-into-a-multimedia-university-mahama He said: “This is none of my business’ who am I to judge Felix? We all have our reason for our actions, so, I leave it to him. “I’m human just as Felix and as far as I’m a man, it can happen to everybody, so, I’m not the one to judge. It’s up to him and his conscience.” Asked if the video gives him an edge over Mr. Kwakye Ofosu in the upcoming elections, the sitting MP said: “I know Felix has already lost the election. I floored him when we had a debate...Nobody even knows Felix in Abura Asebu, Abura Asebu Kwamankesse is not Accra, people don’t even know him…” READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/politics-ghana-will-be-transformed-into-an-advanced-nation-if-elected-president-mahama-hints Source: Classfmonline.com

Media Personality, Valentina Afia Agyeiwaa known by many as Afia Schwar has advised NDC's, Felix Kwakye Ofosu to desist from sleeping with women while wearing the party's t-shirt as the December elections draw closer. According to Afia Schwar, she is disappointed in the NDC's stalwart for being caught in the room of another man's wife. READ ASO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/presidency-presec-presents-2020-nsmq-trophy-to-prez-akufo-addo The media personality took to her Instagram page and said "Let's just be honest... Every man is chopius n equally guilty of whatever FOK is been accused of.. The gentleman that recorded the video should be ashamed of himself ranting over his brother's "Girlfriend"... Well, your brother's Girlfriend is Not your family's property...neither is she your relative n she can do whatever she wants with herself...I feel sorry for the women that were encouraging your foolishness." She advised Felix Ofosu Kwakye not to go out there sleeping with women while wearing the NDC T-Shirt. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/politics-ghana-will-be-transformed-into-an-advanced-nation-if-elected-president-mahama-hints "My advice to Felix, you don't go sleeping with women at your party's t-shirt at this crucial moment...I mean how??? Excuse me someone that held a political office should be smarter than that...who does that, you must always look at the bigger picture than a minute or 2 of orgasm..yes orgasm last a maximum of 2 mins so don't throw your future away for sake of an orgasm" she added. The media personality further called on Ghanaians to vote for President Akufo-Addo in the December polls. She said "Having said that kindly remember to vote for Nana Addo Dankwaa for a better tomorrow. Let's give him 4 more to do more..4 more to focus on the orphans. God bless us all, God bless 🇬🇭." READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/world-press-freedom-day-government-recognizes-significance-of-press-in-fight-against-covid-19 It is emerging that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is in a huge mess as one of its “babies with sharp teeth”, Felix Kwakye Ofosu has been caught allegedly bonking someone’s girlfriend’s at dawn. In a viral video, Felix Kwakye Ofosu was seen begging the brother of the man engaged to the woman he allegedly slept with to stop recording him and let them settle the issue off-cameras. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/politics-i-will-turn-nafti-into-a-multimedia-university-mahama But the man refused on the basis that Felix is good at lying so it’s better he records everything as evidence. In another video, one woman who was a witness to whatever happened was seen cursing that if she is lying that she didn’t see Felix Kwakye Ofosu with a towel wrapped around his waist and hiding in the bathroom of the lady, may the gods bring their wrath on her. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/breaking-news-mfantseman-npp-mp-shot-dead It looks like the bizarre incident happened this year because Felix Kwakye Ofosu in the video was seen wearing the 2020 campaign shirt of the NDC. Watch videos below: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

The Government of Ghana will on November 3 through the Ministry of Information hold its 7th edition of the Nation Building Updates on the theme: “Becoming West African’s Food Basket”. The 7th edition is said to commence 10am at the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences and will be led by the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Honourable Owusu Afriyie Akoto. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/breaking-news-mfantseman-npp-mp-shot-dead The Minister will be expected to outline the gains made under the various government’s flagship agricultural interventions that seek to ensure food security in Ghana. The session will be televised live on all major Television and Radio platforms across the nation. It will be streamed live also on all Ministry of Information’s social media handles. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/politics-i-will-turn-nafti-into-a-multimedia-university-mahama Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

On this day in 1995, Late Michael Jackson received the "Diamond of Africa" award from Ghana's then President, Flt Lt J.J. Rawlings, at the Hotel Hilton in LA. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/entertainment-stop-being-a-hypocrite-eddie-khae-blasts-kuami-eugene-videos Earlier, Michael presented two elegantly decorated swords on behalf of Saudi Arabian Prince, Al-Waleed bin Talal to the first couple. Watch video and pictures below: Credit: GBCOnline

Gareth Bale's first goal since re-signing for Tottenham helped his side beat Brighton to go second in the Premier League table. In an action-packed game, Harry Kane put Spurs ahead from the penalty spot, his 149th Premier League goal, after a video assistant referee check deemed Adam Lallana had fouled the England captain. Tariq Lamptey scored a controversial equaliser, the exciting 20-year-old sweeping home after Solly March appeared to foul Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg in the build-up. Referee Graham Scott consulted the pitchside monitor before allowing the goal to stand, much to Tottenham's disbelief, before substitute Bale had the final say. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/breaking-news-mfantseman-npp-mp-shot-dead The Wales forward powered home a cross by Sergio Reguilon past debutant Brighton keeper Robert Sanchez, his first Spurs goal since May 2013. Kane is virtually faultless - Hart Bale to the rescue Bale celebrated his first Spurs goal in seven years and 166 days as though he had won the Champions League again, wheeling away to celebrate with his jubilant team-mates. Jose Mourinho turned the clock back in an attempt to get his Tottenham tenure moving into the future when he brought Bale back to the club he left in 2013 for Real Madrid. Bale was derided in Spain as more golfer than footballer after being marginalised by coach Zinedine Zidane but he played a key role as Spurs climbed two points behind leaders Liverpool. Gareth Bale describes winner for Tottenham against Brighton as 'amazing feeling' Mourinho demanded a reaction following his side's surprise Europa League defeat at Royal Antwerp on Thursday, a game in which he made four changes at half-time. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/politics-i-will-turn-nafti-into-a-multimedia-university-mahama He got one although his side were made to battle hard against Brighton, who cancelled out Kane's opener in highly contentious circumstances before Bale stole the headlines. Erik Lamela hit the post and Kane missed a great chance from close range to score his landmark 150th top-flight goal, yet this was not vintage Spurs. But for the second successive league game they dug deep to come away with three points. Lamptey again catches the eye Brighton played without a recognised striker, with leading scorer Neal Maupay left out of the 18. In addition, the visitors gave a debut to keeper Sanchez, whose last competitive match was against Rotherham United for Rochdale in League One last season. But Graham Potter's side played some good football and in Lamptey, who was a bundle of energy, they have one of the most exceptional young talents in the Premier League. His first career goal came from a pass by Pascal Gross, who has now assisted 16 Premier League goals for Brighton, double that of any other player at the club. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/politics-ghana-will-be-transformed-into-an-advanced-nation-if-elected-president-mahama-hints The worry for Potter is his side are not winning enough games. Despite enjoying more possession than Spurs, it is now one victory in seven league matches. 'Tottenham fans love Gareth' - what they said Mourinho 'misses' football before VAR Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho, speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "It wasn't a surprise because I knew Brighton were a very good team with a very good coach. They created lots of difficulties but we had a very good reaction after they equalised." On Brighton's controversial equaliser: "I have to try and stay away from this. I don't know what to say." On Gareth Bale's winner: "We were in need of a goal and I've been telling you for a couple of weeks that Bale is improving. I know he doesn't have 90 minutes of Premier League in his legs. "The good thing with him is he is very intelligent, very experienced and very Tottenham. He understands. "We are using the Europa League matches to improve his condition and today he scored a winning goal, which is a great feeling for the team. It's also a great feeling for the fans because Tottenham fans love Gareth." Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 Brighton & Hove Albion: Graham Potter happy with performance Brighton boss Graham Potter: "There is a little bit of a talking point about our penalty decision. It is another conversation around refereeing and VAR, which I am not too interested in. "I can't control what they do, when I saw them live I wasn't sure about Harry Kane's one. I'd rather focus on our performance, it was really, really good. "I'm disappointed with the result, but really pleased with the positives. We pushed Tottenham hard and are disappointed to come away with nothing." READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/world-press-freedom-day-government-recognizes-significance-of-press-in-fight-against-covid-19 Kane breaks into all-time top 10 - the stats Harry Kane has moved into the top-10 all-time Premier League goals list, notching his 149th strike to move level with Les Ferdinand. Only the bottom three sides have lost more games in the Premier League this season than Brighton (four). Tottenham (14 points) end the day as high as second in the Premier League table for the first time since February 2019 under Mauricio Pochettino. Of the 12 players to have taken at least 25 Premier League penalties, only Matt Le Tissier (96%) and Thierry Henry (92%) have a higher penalty conversion rate than Harry Kane (88%, 22/25). What's next? Tottenham are off to Bulgaria to face Ludogorets in the Europa League on Thursday (17:55 GMT), while Brighton are back in action on Friday at home to Burnley in the Premier League (17:30 GMT). Credit: BBC Sports

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's second-half penalty gave Arsenal their first Premier League away win over Manchester United since 2006. Aubameyang ended a run of five games without a goal by sending David de Gea the wrong way on 69 minutes after Paul Pogba had fouled Hector Bellerin. United tried to rally but came no closer to an equaliser than when Donny van de Beek's cross-shot flicked off Mohamed Elneny and then into the face of goalkeeper Bernd Leno before bouncing to safety off a post. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/breaking-news-mfantseman-npp-mp-shot-dead It was not the greatest contest between two clubs who used to fight it out for the biggest prizes but are now a pale imitation of their former selves. While Arsenal will be delighted at the deserved victory, this was not the kind of United performance that did justice to the memory of club legend Nobby Stiles, who died on Friday. Pogba is the most high-profile figure in the United midfield that World Cup winner Stiles used to operate in. But the Frenchman had a day to forget, giving the ball away too cheaply when his side attacked and needlessly fouling Bellerin to turn the contest Arsenal's way. The Gunners now have 12 points and are up to eighth and United remain in 15th on seven points. Pogba says he made 'stupid mistake' to concede penalty Why Arsenal win could be defining moment for Arteta - Keown analysis Reaction from Old Trafford READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/politics-i-will-turn-nafti-into-a-multimedia-university-mahama Pogba apologises for 'stupid mistake' Arsenal end long wait for a 'big six' away win It is only two weeks since Arsenal visited Manchester and did quite well, only to lose to a Raheem Sterling goal at City. Last week, United and another London club, Chelsea, played out a thoroughly forgettable goalless draw at Old Trafford. The first-half of this contest felt like a combination of the two games. United were a shadow of the side that hammered RB Leipzig in the Champions League on Tuesday. Their one decent opportunity came when Marcus Rashford found Mason Greenwood with a superb pass across the area but Bernd Leno saved with his feet and would have been disappointed if he had been beaten at the near post. Arsenal were decent. Egypt midfielder Elneny justified his selection ahead of Granit Xhaka with an excellent performance screening the visitors' defence. William schemed ahead of him and Arsenal enjoyed the majority of possession. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/politics-ghana-will-be-transformed-into-an-advanced-nation-if-elected-president-mahama-hints Aubameyang ended a run of five league games without a goal - scoring with his first shot on target in his past three games in the competition But they never really looked as though they believed they could score. Alexandre Lacazette might have done had Victor Lindelof not nudged Aubameyang's pass away from him. Willian skimmed the bar with shortly afterwards and Bukayo Saka should have done far better when Bellerin picked him out with a right-wing cross. Aubameyang also lacked conviction when he curled an excellent chance wide after the break but given an opportunity from the spot, the former Borussia Dortmund man delivered, in the process ending Arsenal's unwanted 29-game wait for an away win against a fellow 'big six' rival. Man Utd never turned up - Solskjaer Solskjaer's not celebrating his century Mason Greenwood (centre) produced one of Manchester United's two shots on target during the match READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/world-press-freedom-day-government-recognizes-significance-of-press-in-fight-against-covid-19 This was Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's 100th game in charge of United - and it still feels like they are taking a step forward, before another going backwards immediately follows. Over the past two weeks, United have been excellent at Newcastle, superb in Paris and brilliant against RB Leipzig. In between they were tepid against Chelsea and worse in this game. Add in the 6-1 home defeat by Tottenham just before the international break and it is little wonder questions remain about Solskjaer being the right man for the job. He stuck with the same diamond formation that worked perfectly against Leipzig, only to find it completely ineffective against Mikel Arteta's well-drilled side, who did not allow United the space they had enjoyed in midweek. In addition to Pogba, Bruno Fernandes was anonymous and it can only be concluded Edinson Cavani is still not properly fit, otherwise he would have been introduced far earlier than he was. As it is, United are only three places above the relegation zone and while the season is still early - and they do have a match in hand - they remain without a home win. It is the first time this has happened since 1972 and the gap to the clubs for whom they are expected to challenge for honours with is growing. READ ASO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/presidency-presec-presents-2020-nsmq-trophy-to-prez-akufo-addo 'We didn't turn up' - reaction Ole Gunnar Solskjaer speaking to BBC's Match of the Day: "That's football for you. It goes up and down. "We didn't turn up, especially in the first half. That's what we have to address because we know these boys can be so good. "We knew that this was the big game this week. And unfortunately in the first half we didn't play well enough. "Second half we played better, we never seemed to have to defend too much. But when we did have to, we were too slow and gave away the penalty." "The boy is running away from goal, there is no need to go for the ball. Not much of a touch, but it's probably a penalty. "It's for other people to judge if we're making progress." United midfielder Paul Pogba: "We know it's a poor performance. Myself, I cannot give a foul away like this. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/opinion-the-seized-galamsey-excavators-disappeared-based-on-instructions-from-prof-frimpong-boateng "I thought I would touch the ball, but I didn't. (I) cost us the goal today with the penalty. "Like I say, details. We have to do better, the team, myself, it starts with me. "I felt like I touched him a bit, I knew I was in the box, I shouldn't have given a penalty away like that. "Maybe I was a bit out of breath, it made me do this stupid mistake." Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta speaking to Match of the Day: "I wanted to generate belief and I asked them to be who we are as a team right now. "I'm delighted because we played with a lot of courage and big personality. "They played a really tricky formation with four midfielders and two that constantly strain your back four. We could have scored twice in the first half and when we scored the goal we had to manage those moments. There was high stress, it is different to any other ground. "Individually you have to win the fights and step up to the occasion and the performance of every player today was top drawer." United's home slump - the stats Only Chelsea (18) have won more Premier League games against United than Arsenal, with this their 16th victory against the Red Devils. United have taken just seven points from their six Premier League games this season - their lowest tally at this stage since David Moyes' short stint at the helm in 2013-14 (seven), a campaign in which they went on to finish seventh. United have failed to win any of their opening four top-flight games at Old Trafford for the first time since 1972-73 - a campaign in which they finished 18th. United have conceded five penalties in their past seven Premier League home games; the previous five penalties they had conceded at Old Trafford in the competition came over a period of 101 games. Pogba has conceded three penalties in the Premier League under Solskjaer, while no other Manchester United player has conceded more than one. Aubameyang is the first Arsenal player to score a penalty at Old Trafford in the Premier League - neither of the previous two attempts were converted (Robin Van Persie in 2011 and Gilberto Silva in 2006). What's next? United are next in action in the Champions League, when they have a trip to Istanbul Basaksehir on Wednesday (17:55 GMT). They visit Everton in the Premier League on 7 November (12:30 GMT). READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/entertainment-stop-being-a-hypocrite-eddie-khae-blasts-kuami-eugene-videos Arsenal play Solskjaer's former club Molde in the Europa League on Thursday (20:00 GMT) and then Aston Villa at the Emirates in the Premier League on 8 November (19:15 GMT). Credit: BBC Sports

"By our bad habits, we spoil our sacred river banks and furnish excellent breeding grounds for flies with the result that the very flies which through our criminal negligence settle upon uncovered nightsoil defile our bodies after we have bathed. A small spade is the means of salvation from a great nuisance. Leaving night soil, cleaning the nose or spitting on the road is a sin against God as well as humanity and betrays a sad want of consideration for others. The man who does not cover his waste deserves a heavy penalty, even if he lives in the forest"-Mahatma Gandhi. Without a doubt, Covid-19 will define the year 2020. One of the worst in recent memory! Like it or not, the Virus has altered our way of life forever and as a people, we will have to adapt to the new realities. With the pandemic came the protocols meant to contain and ward it off.washing and sanitizing of hands, with the wearing of masks being the most prominent. The focuses of this article however are about masks and their disposal. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/breaking-news-mfantseman-npp-mp-shot-dead As I move around the city of Accra daily, I come across streets littered with used masks, something that clearly qualifies as an eyesore. One wonders if our leaders, especially the authorities at the Ministry of health ever took into consideration what would become of used masks even as they advocated for its use. I am not a health professional but from a purely environmental protection point of view, I believe our city authorities need to pay attention to this new menace. The spectre of a country littered with used masks can certainly not advance our ambitions of becoming the cleanest city in Africa. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/politics-i-will-turn-nafti-into-a-multimedia-university-mahama A country already battling with the disposal of plastic waste cannot afford to add the littering of the environment with masks to its waste problems. The National Commission for Civic Education also has it's work cut out for it.together with the environmental protection agencies, an intensive educational campaign could be mounted to educate people, especially in the rural areas on ideal ways of disposing masks through public address systems and adverts within the electronic and print media. On the other hand, a collaborative effort between waste collection agency, Zoomlion and the Ministry of Health could also ensure that our cities are rid of this menace, with a view to keeping the environment clean and safeguarding the health of the citizenry. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/politics-ghana-will-be-transformed-into-an-advanced-nation-if-elected-president-mahama-hints The citizenry must also begin to imbibe the virtue of discipline. The countries we admire so much and aspire to emulate did not attain their status through wishful thinking!they bought into a vision of a progressive country and with discipline as their compass gradually strove with purposeful leadership to reach the admirable heights of a developed nation. Our lack of discipline as a people remains a bane to national development and the spectre of a littered environment is certainly a blot on our image as a country. Cleanliness they say is next to Godliness, and that time-honoured adage must find expression in our actions. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/world-press-freedom-day-government-recognizes-significance-of-press-in-fight-against-covid-19 Credit: Rodney Tsenuokpor Disclaimer: ThinkNewsOnline is not responsible for the opinions of contributors published on our website. Details of authors have been published beneath the write-up.