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- ODODODIODIO CONSTITUENCY: NPP Youth Organiser, Bruce Tagoe Is Dead
nformation reaching ThinkNews Online indicates that the Youth Organiser for the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Odododiodio Constituency in the Greater Accra Region, William Walters Nii Ofei Bruce Tagoe is dead. In a statement sighted by ThikNews Online, the NPP Parliamentary Candidate for Odododiodioo, Nii Lante Bannerman said "The grief, pain, and sorrow of his loss has been felt collectively within the rank and file of our dear Odododiodioo. His legacy which has always been affirmed by his commitment to the party will be missed dearly" READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/politics-npp-s-sammy-awuku-escapes-death-picture Mr. Bannerman in his release described the deceased as a committed member of the party adding he will be forever missed. "It is with great sorrow that I received the news of our Youth Organizer, William Walters Nii Ofei Bruce Tagoe’s passing. The grief, pain, and sorrow of his loss has been felt collectively within the rank and file of our dear Odododiodioo. His legacy which has always been affirmed by his commitment to the party will be missed dearly. On behalf of the constituency, I convey our sympathies to his family and loved ones and also pray they find comfort in the Lord." READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/4-more-npp-stalwarts-will-die-prophet-prince-obeng-mensah The Late William Walters Nii Ofei Bruce Tagoe who was known by many as ‘Ras Gege’ served as the party’s Youth Organizer until his death. Below is a copy of the full statement below: It is with great sorrow that I received the news of our Youth Organizer, William Walters Nii Ofei Bruce Tagoe’s passing. The grief, pain, and sorrow of his loss has been felt collectively within the rank and file of our dear Odododiodioo. His legacy which has always been affirmed by his commitment to the party will be missed dearly. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/entertainment-mzbel-renders-apology-to-kofi-amoabeng-pastor-badu-kobi On behalf of the constituency, I convey our sympathies to his family and loved ones and also pray they find comfort in the Lord. While we find solace in knowing that our brother is resting in the bosom of His Maker with no pain, struggle, or worries, we are equally burdened and inspired by the work we have ahead of us to uphold his legacy. To God, we belong and to God, we shall return. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/business-news-sstn-ghana-set-to-hold-3rd-annual-flagship-business-leadership-conference-in-accra Rest well Ras Gege, my brother and friend. From Nii Lante Bannerman, NPP PC for Odododiodioo. Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith
- "4 More NPP Stalwarts Will Die" - Prophet Prince Obeng Mensah
The Founder and General Overseer of the Christ Fire Intercession Ministry in Kumasi Prophet Prince Obeng Mensah popularly known as Gyataba has warned that four more stalwarts of the New Patriotic Party are in line to lose their lives. Hours before the New Patriotic Party’s Parliamentary Candidate for the Yapei Kusowgu constituency Abu Kamara died in a fatal car crash, Prophet Gyataba warned on Abusua FM’s Drive that some NPP stalwarts were going to die few moments after he left the studio. This he said was to confirm a prophecy he made some six months ago where he forewarned about some 12 big shots in the New Patriotic Party going to die beginning from the then Forestry Commission CEO Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie. He told host Big Shark, “in a few hours something will happen to confirm to you that the prophesy that I gave about people dying starting from Sir John is still hanging over the heads of the ruling party.” He indicated that some of the persons whom he had mentioned have either sought a remedy or come to see him to avert the bad omen. He was emphatic however that the four persons left to go were people whose deaths will greatly hurt the New Patriotic Party. He specifically mentioned, Majority leader Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu, the Member of Parliament for Bantama Daniel Okyem Aboagye, the MP for Manhyia North Collins Owusu Amankwah and the Ashanti regional NPP Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako a.k.a. Wontumi. Prophet Gyataba disclosed that the deaths were a result of a certain ritual conducted within some five roundabouts where all these named individuals use. He pointed out, “The rituals were done in the Suame Roundabout, Santase Roundabout, Airport Roundabout, Bekwai Roundabout and Ahojo Roundabout.” He would not disclose who was behind the evil plot but warned that the individuals targeted would not escape the foretold death without seeking remedies from their spiritual fathers or visiting him to forestall the events. “if they have spiritual fathers, they should go there. I am not that kind of men of God who ask that people come see me by force. But all I can add is that the one who ties the knot has the power to undo the knot.” Abu Kamara died on the spot together with an aide, Majeed Kotochi and Adam Abu, another occupant of the car when they collided head on with an articulated truck at the Datoyili police barrier on the outskirts of Tamale. His death brings to two the number of NPP parliamentary candidates who have died within a week after Mfantseman MP Ekow Hayford Quansah was killed by armed suspected robbers. Source: Kasapafmonline.com
- ENTERTAINMENT: Celebrities Storm ShattaWale's Residence To Celebrate Birthday (Pictures + Videos)
Some scores of celebrities on Saturday stormed the residence of SM Boss, Charles Nii Armah Jnr known in showbiz as Shatta Wale to celebrate his birthday. Celebrities who made it to the event include; Archbishop Duncan-William, Efya Nocturnal among others. Shatta Wale ceased the opportunity to make fun and network with old as well as new folks. See pictures and videos below: Story by: Mandy Adwoa Woods
- BREAKING NEWS: 'Dr UN' Arrested (Videos)
Information reaching ThinkNews Online indicates that the self-acclaimed Global Ambassador for the United Nations (UN), Kwame Fordjour, popularly known by many as Dr. UN has been arrested in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region. The arrest comes after a bench warrant was issued by the Asokore Mampong Magistrate Court. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/politics-i-will-turn-nafti-into-a-multimedia-university-mahama The Asokore Magistrate Court is reported to have issued a bench warrant for Fordjour about six months ago after Dr. UN flouted a bail. It is emerging that Dr. UN organized an awards scheme at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Kumasi in 2018. He was later arrested and arraigned before the Asokore Mampong Court. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video Dr. UN was granted bail in the sum of GHC20,000 with his parents signing as his sureties. However, Fordjour absconded after the bail and after attempts to re-arrest him failed, the court issued a bench warrant for him. Dr. UN visited Kumasi today and was scheduled to appear on a show at Hello FM for an interview on an awards scheme he is set to organize in the city. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/entertainment-yaw-sarpong-involved-in-a-dangerous-accident-pictures Watch videos below: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith
- ENTERTAINMENT: Yaw Sarpong, Maame Tiwaa Discharged From Hospital
ThinkNews Online can confirm that Gospel Musician, Yaw Sarpong, and his backing vocalist, Maame Tiwaa have been discharged from the hospital after the duo was involved in an accident. According to sources, the duo are were discharged a few days ago. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/politics-i-will-turn-nafti-into-a-multimedia-university-mahama It will be recalled that Ghana's finest Gospel Musician, Yaw Sarpong has been involved in a very dangerous accident. Sources say the accident occurred at Dwaso Junction on the Kumasi stretch. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video ThinkNews Online has also gathered that Musician Yaw Sarpong were been transferred from the Dwaso to the Komfo Anokye Hospital while Maame Tiwaa remains in a critical condition. Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith
- Government Pumps Over $700M Into Technical, Vocational Education (TVET) - NAPO
The Minister of Education, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh has revealed that the NPP under the Akufo-Addo administration has invested over $700m in the Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Sector since taking office in January 2017. Speaking at the ‘TVET Expo 2020’ event organized by the Council for Technical, Vocational Education and Training (COTVET) at the Movenpick Hotel in Accra, he noted that a total of 32 State of the Art TVET institutions (two per region) costing about half a billion dollars are going to be constructed across all the 16 regions of Ghana. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/local-news-collaborate-with-stakeholder-s-ahead-of-school-re-opening-napo-to-committee He said "In addition to this, the government is also upgrading and modernizing all National Vocational training Institutes (NVTIs) and Opportunity Industrialization Centers (OIC). The government is also constructing three Foundries and Machining centers, work on which is ongoing. Further work includes upgrading of 17 Technical and Vocational Institutes across the country and building an office complex to support the unit responsible for TVET Examination” He added that additional infrastructural and equipment is being provided at all Technical Universities to achieve quality delivery at the Tertiary Level with industry 4.0 standards. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/local-news-collaborate-with-stakeholder-s-ahead-of-school-re-opening-napo-to-committee The Expo comprises an outline of the key reforms being undertaken in the TVET sector by the Ministry through COTVET as well as the launch of TVET Ambassadors and Role Models, the digitization of the registration and accreditation system of COTVET, and the Zonal Skills Competition. Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith
- SAD NEWS: Berekum Arsenal Bankroller, Alhaji Yakubu Moro Confirmed Dead
Owner and bankroller of Division One outfit Berekum Arsenal, Alhaji Yakubu Moro is confirmed dead. The renowned football administrator succumbed to death in the early hours of Friday at the Ridge hospital in Accra after a short illness. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/uganda-footballer-dies-after-being-assaulted-by-teammates-over-poor-defending Under his guidance, Berekum Arsenal, who currently plays in Division One won promotion to the Ghana Premier league in 2000 till 2013 when they were relegated. In 2006, Berekum Arsenal qualified for the CAF Confederation Cup but was eliminated in the second round by Angolan giants Petro Atletico. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/match-report-classless-black-stars-hammered-3-0-by-mali-c-k-akonnor-handed-reality-check The date and time of Alaji Yakubu Moro’s burial are yet to be announced, but per the Islamic convention, the veteran football administrator is likely to be laid to rest on Friday in Berekum. Reactions to the death: Story by: News Desk Report
- Resignation Of Late Mfantseman MP’s Wife From Police Service Not Unconstitutional – Yaw Oppong
A private legal practitioner, Yaw Oppong says the resignation of the wife of the late Ekow Quansah Hayford, Ophelia Hayford from the Police Service to take up a new parliamentary role is not unconstitutional. The leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) branch in Mfantseman in the Central Region on Thursday, October 15, 2020, selected Mrs. Hayford, as the party’s parliamentary candidate for the constituency in the upcoming polls. The late Ekow Hayford was killed by unknown assailants believed to be armed robbers last week when he was returning from community engagements. Ophelia Hayford was a Chief Inspector in the Ghana Police Service. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/politics-i-will-turn-nafti-into-a-multimedia-university-mahama Wife of late Ekow Hayford [Middle]She worked for over 27 years before tendering in her resignation to take up her new role. Some persons have referenced Act 113 of the Police Service Commission Regulation to argue that she did not follow due process in resigning from the Service. The Act states, “An officer who wishes to resign from the service shall give 30 days notice in writing to the Inspector General of the intention to resign. The notice shall be submitted through the officer’s immediate senior officer and the date on which it is received by the senior officer shall be taken as the date on which it was submitted to the Inspector-General.” But Yaw Oppong in an interview on an Accra-based radio station spelt out exceptions to the provisions in the regulation that allows for her to resign before the stipulated three months. “Regulation 116 which also captures voluntary retirement states that an ‘officer may retire from the service at any time upon reaching the age of 45. An officer who wishes to retire on attaining 45 years shall give three months written notice to the Inspector-General, but the Inspector-General may under exceptional circumstances waive the three months.” READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/breaking-news-mfantseman-npp-mp-shot-dead Yaw Oppong further cited section 117 of the regulation which talks about premature retirement to argue that the former police officer did not breach the law. “A member of the service who wishes to retire at an earlier date before reaching the voluntary retiring age may retire at an earlier time with the consent of the council in the case of a senior police officer. Then a subordinate officer may retire at an earlier age with the consent of the Inspector General, provided that officer has served for 10 years.” “Any police officer who finds herself in her position may take the benefit of 116 and 117 instead of going under 113 under resignation. Especially in her case, she has served for more than 20 years. And she is more than 45 years, she needs not to go under 113 at all, even if she did, she can be captured under voluntary retirement under 116 and there will not be any problem at all,” Yaw Oppong explained. Credit: Citinewsroom
- OPINION: "Widows Replacing Dead Husbands In Politics Dangerous" – Gyampo
Professor Ransford Gyampoh has expressed reservation over the decision by the widow of the slain Mfantseman lawmaker to replace him as a candidate of the ruling party in the December polls. According to him, the creeping culture of widows of politicians taking up their roles in politics upon their demise could be dangerous for some homes. “We must also be careful not to perpetuate this precedence. Else, very soon, some unscrupulous people who have marital issues with their spouse may be plotting murder as a means of getting selected to parliament. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/politics-i-will-turn-nafti-into-a-multimedia-university-mahama “Finally, we must be in the know that, the practice of asking widows to replace their dead husbands in parliament, maybe dangerous and soon undermine quality representation, particularly, if the only driving force to push a certain segment of the citizenry to parliament, is the loss of their spouse,” the University of Ghana lecturer wrote in an article. It comes after the New Patriotic Party selected the widow of Ekwow Quansah Hayford as his replacement in the upcoming polls following his killing by suspected robbers. Below are details of the article by professor Gyampo 1. Political Parties and Pressure Groups have the same functions in any democratic dispensation. But they have a fundamental difference. Whereas a Pressure Group seeks to influence policies and governmental actions in a manner favorable to its members, Political Parties, in the strictest sense, are formed to capture political power. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/breaking-news-mfantseman-npp-mp-shot-dead 2. In their quest to capture political power, in transitional democracies, they resort to several appropriate and inappropriate ways and means include genuine issues-based campaigns, emotional overtures, propaganda, and other efforts to court pity and sympathy from voters. 3. As President of the Saltpond Forum, an association of some Saltpond Citizens with membership from Saltpond and other towns of Mfantseman, I tabled a proposal to create a platform for a contest of ideas between the late Kow Kwansah Hayford and other aspiring parliamentarians in the Mfantseman constituency, in 2016. This was accepted and hence, we organized some form of Town Hall meeting, where the aspirants debated among themselves. After the debate, it was clear that the contest was between the NPP and NDC Aspirant. What was however unclear, was who was likely to emerge winner in the 2020 parliamentary election. 4. Following the election, it was not surprising that Hayford of the NPP, won, but with not too significant vote margin. It must be noted that the Mfantseman seat, though a swinging one, has since 1992, favored the NDC 80 percent more, than the NPP. Indeed, from 1992 to date, the NPP has only done “two one terms” in the constituency, ie, Asamoah Boateng’s one term of 2004-2008 and Hayford’s one term of 2016-2020. The rest of the years were enjoyed by the NDC and in my own prediction, based on the voting trends in the constituency, 2020 was going to be an election for the NDC, at least, for the Parliamentary race. 5. In such a situation, where a ruling party’s occupancy of a parliamentary seat is not too secured; and where the incumbent MP from the ruling party, has been allegedly murdered, what “politically wise” thing would any serious political party interested in capturing political power do? They will, by all means, appeal to sympathy, and it would be a fundamental misunderstanding of how political parties in fledgling democracies operate, to fault the NPP for imposing the mourning widow as a replacement of the MP and slating the MP’s funeral rites one week to the 2020 parliamentary elections. This is not the first time and we may have to endure the practice for a while, as political parties grow and democracy develops. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/mfantseman-constituency-bawumia-joins-thousands-to-mourn-at-one-week-celebration-of-slain-mp-pics 6. But just as there are two sides to every coin, the practice has its downsides. It amounts to a sheer political convenience that extols the dogmas of partisan selfishness and disregards the interest of widows and surviving children. It also sacrifices our culture and customary protocols for political expedience. Widows and family members who go through such experience, are denied the rite of mourning their loved ones, just because a group of people needs a certain parliamentary seat at all cost. 7. The widow is being made to sacrifice her job as Police Officer, for a non-Ketu-South-like seat, that she can easily win in 2020 because of sympathy, but cannot be guaranteed victory beyond the victory. Will the party take care of her and the children, when she loses her seat and no longer has a job with the Police Service? 8. We must also be careful not to perpetuate this precedence. Else, very soon, some unscrupulous people who have marital issues with their spouse maybe plotting murder as a means of getting selected to parliament. 9. Finally, we must be in the know that, the practice of asking widows to replace their dead husbands in parliament, maybe dangerous and soon undermine quality representation, particularly, if the only driving force to push a certain segment of the citizenry to parliament, is the loss of their spouse. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/endsars-we-are-with-you-our-nigerian-family-king-promise-screenshot 10. I conclude by calling on political parties in Ghana to be committed to their ultimate purpose of capturing political power. But as we grow our democracy, the quest for political power must not usher us into a regime of sacrificing timeless principles, institutions, rules, customs, and traditions for political expediencies. Credit: Yaw Gyampo, A31, Prabiw, PAV Ansah Street, Saltpond & Suro Nipa House, Kubease, Larteh- Akuapim
- MFANTSEMAN CONSTITUENCY: Bawumia Joins Thousands To Mourn At One-Week Celebration Of Slain MP (Pics)
Vice President, Mahamudu Bawumia has joined thousands of Ghanaians to mourn at the one-week celebration of slain Member of Parliament (MP) for Mfantseman Constituency, Late Ekow Hayford in the Central Region. Dr. Bawumia and residents in the Region gathered at the Kessim School Park in Mankessim to cry with the bereaved family. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/politics-i-will-turn-nafti-into-a-multimedia-university-mahama ThinkNews Online gathered that the Late MP died at the age of 50-year old. The Late Mfantseman MP met his untimely death after he was gun down by some unknown men while returning from a campaign tour of his constituency. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/breaking-news-mfantseman-npp-mp-shot-dead In attendance were Kennedy Agyapong, Sammy Awuku, some Members of Parliament from both the NPP and NDC. See pictures below: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith
- US ELECTIONS: Biden Says Florida Seniors 'Expendable' For Trump
Joe Biden said the only senior Donald Trump seemed to care about was himself US Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has criticized Donald Trump's handling of Covid-19 while courting elderly voters in the key battleground state of Florida. He told them that the president saw seniors, who have been more at risk in the pandemic, as "expendable". There are sharp policy differences between the two candidates on Covid-19. In Pennsylvania, Mr. Trump told thousands of supporters he felt like "Superman" after his Covid treatment. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/endsars-we-are-with-you-our-nigerian-family-king-promise-screenshot The president tested positive for the virus on 1 October, spent three nights in the hospital, and was cleared by doctors to return to the campaign trail at the weekend, holding his first rally in Florida on Monday. After he pulled out of a presidential debate scheduled for this Thursday, Mr. Trump now plans to hold a town hall event in Miami on Thursday night. The event will directly compete with Mr. Biden's town hall in Philadelphia, which is scheduled for the same time and was announced last week. Are older Trump voters sticking with him? Who is ahead - Trump or Biden? Battleground states like Florida and Pennsylvania are crucial for gathering the 270 electoral college votes needed to win the presidential election, which is not determined by a simple count of votes nationwide. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/entertainment-mzbel-renders-apology-to-kofi-amoabeng-pastor-badu-kobi Opinion polls suggest Mr. Biden has a 10-point advantage over Mr. Trump nationally, but his lead in some key states is narrower. In Florida, the Democrat is 3.7 percentage points ahead, according to an average of polls collated by Real Clear Politics. Mr. Trump narrowly won Florida in 2016 as a result buoyed by senior voters. But the latest polls suggest a shift away from the Republican among them this time around. Glenn and Matt are Trump's age but have very different stories of Covid recovery to the president's What did Biden say in Florida? The Democratic candidate spoke to a group of people at a community center for seniors in southern Florida, with social distancing measures in place. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/business-news-sstn-ghana-set-to-hold-3rd-annual-flagship-business-leadership-conference-in-accra The event was in stark contrast to the president's mass rally on Monday in Florida. Mr. Biden accused the president of dismissing the threat that coronavirus posed to senior citizens. "You're expendable, you're forgettable, you're virtually nobody. That's how he sees seniors. That's how he sees you," said Mr. Biden. The "only senior Donald Trump seems to care about" is himself, he added. Mr. Biden also criticized the president for holding "super-spreader parties with Republicans hugging each other without concern of the consequences", while senior citizens couldn't see their grandchildren. A recent White House event for the Supreme Court nominee lied to several attendees testing positive for Covid. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/politics-ghana-will-be-transformed-into-an-advanced-nation-if-elected-president-mahama-hints The Biden event had social-distancing measures, in contrast to the Trump rally Introducing the Democratic candidate at the Florida event, congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz said it was voters aged 65 or over who would "swing elections in the Sunshine State". Joe Biden, 77, and Donald Trump, 74, are the two oldest candidates to contest a US presidential election. Fact-checking Trump and Biden on the campaign trail But Mr. Trump has regularly mocked Mr. Biden as a senior citizen who lacks energy and is "sleepy". The president on Tuesday tweeted a doctored image of Mr. Biden as a wheelchair-user and the words "Biden for Resident", implying a nursing home. Opponents took to social media to say the tweet was disrespecting the elderly. Why is Florida so important? READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/politics-i-will-turn-nafti-into-a-multimedia-university-mahama Despite trailing nationally, close races in crucial states like Florida mean Mr. Trump may win re-election. Under the electoral college system, a candidate can win the most votes nationally but still lose, as happened to Hillary Clinton in 2016. Source: BBC News
- US ELECTIONS: The African Evangelicals Praying For Trump To Win
Despite making pejorative remarks about Africa, US President Donald Trump has attracted a devout following among some Christians on the continent. "Pray for him [Trump] because when God places any of his children in a position, hell sometimes would do everything to destroy that individual," said Nigerian Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, a prominent televangelist, in a sermon in June. He has also warned that critics of the Republican president, who is seeking re-election in November, dislike his supporters. "They are angry at Trump for supporting Christians, you better know it. So the real ones that they hate are you who are Christians," said the pastor, whose broadcasts are popular around the world, including in the US. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/endsars-we-are-with-you-our-nigerian-family-king-promise-screenshot President Trump has been a polarising figure the world over but he is popular in African countries like Nigeria and Kenya, according to a Pew Research poll released in January, where supporters do not appear to be bothered that he reportedly referred to African countries as "shitholes" in 2018. Both Nigeria and Kenya are deeply religious countries. Megachurches proliferate in the Christian south of Nigeria - Africa's most populous nation - and in Kenya, many politicians go to church sermons to address their supporters, such is their popularity. Many evangelical Christian groups in Africa, which are mostly anti-abortion, against gay rights and support Israel, were not keen on Mr. Trump's predecessor, Democrat Barack Obama, despite his Kenyan heritage. "The Obama administration had been pushing a liberal agenda here in Africa and that agenda was of concern to some of us Christian leaders. It was a relief that during Trump's time he's taken a bit of a back seat," Richard Chogo, a pastor at the Deliverance Church in Kenya's capital, Nairobi, told the BBC. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/entertainment-mzbel-renders-apology-to-kofi-amoabeng-pastor-badu-kobi He praised the Trump administration for cutting funding to organizations, such as Marie Stopes, that provide contraception and safe abortion services in several African countries. The charity criticized the 2017 US funding ban, saying that it "put women's lives at risk". But Pastor Chogo agrees with the law in Kenya where abortion is illegal unless a mother's health is in danger, saying that to legalize the termination of pregnancies is part of a "population control agenda". Black Lives Matter 'hijacked' The abortion debate has been at the center of US politics for at least four decades. White evangelicals have coalesced around the issue turning their anti-abortion movement into an influential political force. After the landmark 1973 Roe v Wade decision by the US Supreme Court to legalize abortion, white evangelicals, who were then not politically affiliated with either of the two main parties, backed Republican Ronald Reagan in the 1980 presidential election against then-Democratic incumbent Jimmy Carter. Even though President Carter was an evangelical, they saw him as a progressive liberal - and their vote proved decisive and helped Reagan to win, NPR's Evangelical Votes reports. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/business-news-sstn-ghana-set-to-hold-3rd-annual-flagship-business-leadership-conference-in-accra You may also be interested in: The battle for the Christian vote in the US election What is Roe v Wade ruling on abortion? Why Trump wants Sudan to befriend Israel White evangelicals have since become a key voting bloc for the Republican Party and have extended their influence around the world, especially in Africa. This is despite black protestants in the US being overwhelming Democrat and critical of Mr. Trump's record, according to a recent Pew Research survey. The Venerable Emeka Ezeji, a vicar and archdeacon in the Missionary Christ Anglican Church in Nigeria's south-eastern Enugu state, says his political views are only determined "by what the scriptures say". READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/politics-ghana-will-be-transformed-into-an-advanced-nation-if-elected-president-mahama-hints "Faith is personal, mine is pro-life... African Christians believe that Credit: BBC News












