CEO of Bechem United, Prof Nana Kwasi Darlyn has taken advantage of President Addo visit to Bechem in the Ahafo Region to push for a sports stadium. According to him, it will help generate revenue and also spice up the love for the game among the youth. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/local-news-collaborate-with-stakeholder-s-ahead-of-school-re-opening-napo-to-committee He said "Government should consider citing one of the stadia at Bechem for the people of Ahafo since it is the only town with a premier league team in the region and beyond. This will help with the development of talents in the various sports disciplines and not just soccer" Upon meeting the minister of Education, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, Prof Darlyn ceased the opportunity to express his admiration for the great reforms he is introducing at the Educational front and wished the ban on sporting activities will be lifted soon. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/sports-michael-essien-seals-coaching-assistant-job-at-nordsjaelland-fc-pictures Dr. Prempeh urged him and his colleague sports administrators to engage with the sports minister on all issues since the Akufo-Addo government is committed to the development of sports. The CEO of Bechem United and the Hon. Minister of Education met at the inspection of the newly built Educational office complex at Bechem. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/coda-allays-fears-over-chorkor-bridge Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Parliamentary Candidate for Ayawaso North Constituency, Alhaji Osman Mohammed Manaf has embarked on tour in the constituency to ascertain the problems of the constituents ahead of the December elections. According to him, the tour will help him identify the challenges facing his people. Speaking at the tour, he said “We need to vote for a change in Ayawaso North Constituency as there is no hope in NDC. NDC has occupied the parliamentary seat for 28 years but have performed abysmal in the Constituency” READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/covid-19-coda-donates-ppes-to-ga-traditional-council-ahead-of-homowo-celebrations He described the performance of NDC within the 28 years as woefully insatiable adding they could not fulfill their promises. The PC lambasted the NDC stressing they have failed to develop the Constituency as expected. Alhaji Mànaf assured the constituents of positive change in the constituency if given the nod. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/local-news-coda-donates-5000-facemasks-150-hand-sanitizers-to-gaam-pictures He was optimistic that with the support of the President Akufo-Addo, Ayawaso North will have a new face-lift. Some NDC members who have defected to the NPP in the Constituency appealed to Alhaji Manaf to make Ayawaso North better than before with opportunities for the youth. At Mamobi market, the PC educated the market women on the need to observe the Covid 19 safety protocols. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/facemask-coda-boss-urges-police-to-enforce-laws He also presented liquid soaps and hand sanitizers. He appealed to them to rally behind him and President Akufo-Addo for better Ayawaso North. See pictures below: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

The Leadership of Coastal Development Authority (CODA) has cut sod for the construction of a 24-Unit Lockable Stores, 2 Open Sheds and Drains with Culvert at the Asebu Market in the Central Region. According to him, the project is being funded by CODA through the one million dollars per constituency programme under the Infrastructure for Poverty Eradication Programme (IPEP) under the Ministry for Special Development Initiatives (MSDI) in fulfillment of the President’s promise in 2016. He said “The sod cutting is not only for the construction of market sheds but also includes the construction of 24 lockable stores and drains with culverts to help solve the problem of flooding at the market anytime it rains” He added that the market upon completion would be given first to the market women who were originally selling there and not be given any other person unless everyone has been sorted out first. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/coda-allays-fears-over-chorkor-bridge “The President is a man of his words who is known for keeping his promises. He made it clear that in addition to the Asebu market project, there are several completed projects and ongoing IPEP-funded projects in the Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese constituency as well. Some of the projects as five (5) water systems, five (5) toilet systems, CHPS Compound at Asebu Ekroful and drains at Asebu Zongo, 3-Unit Classroom block at Ohiaba, 3-Unit Classroom block at Mpredwo, drains at New Ebu, 3-Unit Classroom block at Aponapondo Kwamankese, Children’s ward at Abura Dunkwa Hospital, 3-Unit Classroom block at Akokorkrono. Others are CHPS Compound at Brafoyaw, Community Library at Amosima, Durbar Grounds at Edumfa, Afrangua and Nyamedom” He implored the Chiefs to remember to pray for the President to enable him bring more development to their doorstep. He assured that all artisans that would be needed for the projects would be recruited from their community. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/facemask-coda-boss-urges-police-to-enforce-laws He also promised that CODA will consider construction of a taxi station and shed to provide shelter and decent environment for drivers to ply their trade in. The Deputy Central Regional Minister, Honourable Thomas Adjei Baafour in his address assured the Chiefs and people that the President will continue to fulfill his promises so long as they continue to support him. He told the gathering that out of the landing beaches being constructed by the current government, seven (7) of them are in the Central Region and Moree which is in the Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese district is also a beneficiary. He further appealed for the maximum support from the Chiefs and people to enable the smooth completion of the project. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/facemask-coda-boss-urges-police-to-enforce-laws He also advised that the people should ensure that they maintain the market well upon its completion. The Member of Parliament (MP) for Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese constituency, Honourable Elvis Moris Donkoh in his address expressed his happiness for having this market constructed for the people. He assured the people that the project would commence and complete successfully because the President always ensures that he keeps to all his promises. He further explained a lot of projects that have been completed by the current government. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/local-news-coda-donates-5000-facemasks-150-hand-sanitizers-to-gaam-pictures He mentioned several social interventions like the school feeding programme that has been expanded under this government. He also mentioned community that have been connected to the water systems and are enjoying good water for the first time. He used the opportunity to introduce the contractor of the project, M/S Elink Global Ltd. to the people and promised that the duration of the project is eight (8) months but will ensure that it is completed as early as possible. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/covid-19-coda-donates-ppes-to-ga-traditional-council-ahead-of-homowo-celebrations Chief of Amosima and an Appeal Court Judge, Nana Amoah VIII appealed to all politicians to ensure that the 2020 election is free of violence and insults. He also expressed their support for the government for the good works they are doing and prayed that more projects be brought into their community. Present at the sod cutting ceremony were Mr. Kingsley Karikari-Bondzi, Deputy CEO for CODA in charge of Greater Accra Region, Nana Obrempon Nimo Brom IV (Chief of Asebu Amantsindo), Nana Amansema Kese (Obaahema of Asebu Asebu Amantsindo), Nana Andzi Bofo IX (Chief of Asebu Ekroful), Nana Kyei V (Chief of Asebu Apewosika), Nana Owiredu Apreko I (Dabiahen), Nana Bentsin VI (Chief of Asebu Old Ebu), and Nana Amoah VIII (Chief of Amosima). See pictures below: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Reggae music was made popular globally by one musical messenger known as Bob Marley who spoke of Africa and freedom for oppressed people globally, but did you know that the people of Republic of China love Reggae music? Early Chinese record producers were mostly behind-the-scenes guys, the technicians and distributors. Meet Long Shen Dao, one of Chinese Top Raggae Band who have won the hearts of many reggae lovers in China. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/covid-19-coda-donates-ppes-to-ga-traditional-council-ahead-of-homowo-celebrations We can likely thank the latter for the birth of the Chinese mainland’s first-ever reggae band, Longshendao. Though Chinese immigrants played a well-documented role in the birth of reggae more than 50 years ago, the genre didn’t catch on in the Chinese mainland until 2006, when a handful of seasoned Beijing rockers-turned-dreadheads launched Longshendao (龙神道), a name as cultural as it is hippified that means “the Tao of the dragon god.” Chinese reggae may seem like an oxymoron, but for nine years, Beijing’s Long Shen Dao has been spreading the good word of Marley and friends. While their reputation has spread abroad, they’re hitting the road for their longest national tour yet, stopping off at MAO Livehouse on December 18. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/local-news-coda-donates-5000-facemasks-150-hand-sanitizers-to-gaam-pictures However the music from the roots reggae era has continued to spread throughout the world. Laohan, the lead singer of Kawa. The band’s music is a blend of Jamaican island rhythms and influences from their own indigenous group. The name, Kawa, reflects their identity, the Wa, who are dispersed throughout Myanmar, Thailand, and Yunnan, China’s most southwestern province—and its most ethnically diverse. Kawa and their lead singer, Laohan, whom young fans look up to as their own Bob Marley.Kawa is composed of Wa people, an indigenous group that’s considered a minority in China. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/facemask-coda-boss-urges-police-to-enforce-laws Their claimed ancestral home is a territory that straddles the border between China and Myanmar. The lead singer Laohan characterized with standard style of Regae was engaged in folk songs of Wa and accumulated the core creative energy in the simple, forceful melody of the Wa nationality. The connection between Wa folk music and nature, the awe of the world, the joy and freedom of the Wa people all precipitated in the works of Kawa. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/coda-allays-fears-over-chorkor-bridge Watch video below: Story by: Mandy Woods

Ghanaian Musician, Martin King Arthur known in showbiz as Kofi Kinaata has presented his Vodafone Ghana Music Awards to the Western Regional Police Commander, DCOP Felix Fosu-Agyemang at his office. According to the Kofi Kinaata, the gesture was a sign of respect and his gratitude to the Commander for his support. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/coda-allays-fears-over-chorkor-bridge Kofi Kinaata said “I have a good relationship with this office but since you came I have not been able to visit you so I’m here to first of all welcome you and also present the just ended VGMA awards to you” Receiving the awards, DCOP Fosu-Agyemang said "I am a number one fan of Kofi Kinaata because of the matured and relevant issues he addresses in his songs. “I love ‘Things Fall Apart’ because of the message it carries and all your songs. You address matured and relevant issues. Your songs are not noise but matured songs. If this is how you’ll go, you’ll reap bountifully even in your old age from royalties” READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/facemask-coda-boss-urges-police-to-enforce-laws The awards were Highlife Song of the year, Songwriter of the year and Most Popular Song of the year. See pictures below: Story by: Mandy Woods

The District Chief Executive (DCE) of Saboba District Assembly in the Northern Region, George Bingrini has provided three free canoes and vehicles to transport the 200 final year Junior High School (JHS) who got stranded over the Bagre Dam spillage few days ago. According to him, although the dam has caused lots of problem, he could not afford to watch the future of the kids to go wasted hence the gesture. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/local-news-531-705-students-begin-bece-today He said “The Assembly has been able to get 3 canoes and some live jackets to evacuate the students to the other side of the river so they can participate in the BECE examination" The DCE also mentioned that the spillage has caused lots of troubles in the community adding measures must be put in place to curb the annual crisis. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/fraudster-fools-sarkodie-politicians-and-other-celebrities-presents-fake-awards-to-them The students were however grateful for the support and promised to pass with flying colours. Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

A pressure group calling itself the Progressive Intellectuals says it is calling on the country's judiciary to crack the whip on the Member of Parliament for Assin Central Constituency, Kennedy Agyapong for insulting a judge as it was done in the case of ‘Montie 3’. According to the group, it is disappointed in the lawmaker adding it was not expecting such behaviour from him. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/watch-politics-kennedy-agyapong-i-dare-you-to-reveal-my-videos-tracey-boakye-fumes In a statement sighted by ThinkNews Online, it said "Ghanaians expect that the judiciary, in the same manner as was in the ‘Montie trio’, will crack the whip on Hon Kennedy Agyapong without fear or favour. We expect that the notorious trite maxim, 'equality before the law' which underpins all democratic and lawful societies like Ghana shall be upheld" The statement further said "We deem the lawless conduct of the Hon MP as a grievous and a more impact fault than that of the ‘Montie trio’s’ regrettable episode. It is therefore expected that the NPP MP is given a fair trial in the court and be allowed to have his day as well, and if found guilty given the appropriate punishment to serve as deterrence for like-minded persons" READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/watch-politics-mahama-cannot-be-president-again-kennedy-agyapong-videos The pressure group says it trusts the highest impartiality of the Ghanaian judiciary adding it hopes no influence will come to bear in the matter in any way in the pursuit of justice and equity. Below are details of the statement: IN THE MATTER OF THE CONTEMPT CHARGE AGAINST THE HON MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT FOR ASSIN CENTRAL, CENTRAL REGION, HONOURABLE KENNEDY AGYAPONG. We write as a group known as Progressive Intellectuals, made up of academics with various backgrounds in Ghana, to bring our concerns to the attention of Ghanaians on the above subject matter. We recall that in 2016, three individual Ghanaians were convicted on contempt charges for making some unguarded and unfortunate statements about the Honourable Chief Justice and some Justices of the Supreme Court on an evening radio discussion programme on Montie 100.1 FM. For emphasis, the three persons were convicted on their own guilty pleas on the following contemptuous charges against the Supreme Court; scandalising the court; defying and lowering the authority of the court; and bringing the authority of the court into disrepute. In a judgment of the Supreme Court of Ghana dated 27th July 2016, the contemnors, Salifu Maase (alias Mugabe) Godwin Ako Gunn and Alistair Tairo Nelson, citizens of Ghana, were convicted to prison for contempt of court. Before judgment would be handed to them, the gentlemen in subsequent broadcasts on different platforms, expressed their remorse and rendered unqualified apologies for their statements. They admitted their guilt and apologised for their conduct, and pleaded for mercy and forgiveness before the court. It must be noted that, despite their personal apologies and pleas from sympathisers to the court to tamper justice with mercy, the Supreme Court was minded to exact judgment in accordance with article 126(2) of the Constitution of the Republic of Ghana to serve as deterrent to the general citizenry. The final judgment was sentence for each of them to four (4) months imprisonment, together with a fine of GHC10,000.00 each or in default a further term of one (1) month. After paying the fines and serving parts of the prison terms at the Nsawam Medium Security prison, the convicts petitioned the President and received pardon through the lawful exercise of the prerogative of mercy under Article 72 of the 1992 Constitution, which pardon received mixed reactions from the general public. It is instructive to note that, as expected of the moral society, before the “Montie trio” would be convicted, the general public including civil society organisations, faith-based organisations, professional bodies (notably the Ghana Bar Association (GBA), the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA)), political parties (including the party they were alleged to belong to, the NDC), and some respected individuals had through different fora condemned their conducts with all the alacrity it deserved. In the last few days, Ghanaians woke up to hear a very serious and condemnable statement allegedly uttered by the Hon Member of Parliament for Assin Central in the Central Region, Hon Kennedy Agyapong, threatening to deal with a sitting judge in a case he is involved himself as a defendant. Kennedy Agyapong on his privately-owned media, Net 2 TV on Wednesday, September 2, 2020, used very unprintable language to express his displeasure in a land case he is appearing as a defendant and an interested party. His anger was over a decision by the trial judge to grant an injunction against him without allegedly conducting due diligence. In his furor, the MP alleged that judges in Ghana abuse their powers in line with their judicial roles and threatened to “face the judge” in this particular matter and dared same to challenge him. We take note of the fact that, upon receiving a contempt summon from the court, the NPP MP has issued a personal statement ahead of the September 14, 2020 scheduled date for hearing to apologise to the Honourable Chief Justice and the Justices of the courts in Ghana as a whole. We took note to rehash the brief backgrounds of the two cases to underline the principles that must inform the moral judgments of the general public and particularly the court trying this matter to take judicial notice of precedents and lessons for posterity. In a democratic society like Ghana, the least one would expect is the misapplication of our laws and/or unfair treatments of citizens based on their race, place of origin, political opinion, colour, religion, creed or gender against the spirit of article 12(2) of the 1992 Constitution. First, without prejudice to judicial processes, we are still astonished by the loud silence of the general public, and particularly by the GBA in condemning this contemptuous outburst. We will therefore demand same swift condemnation from the GBA, the GJA and like-minded organisations as they did in the “Montie trio” case. We shall always as academics expect a greater level of condemnation for someone in the capacity such as lawmaker of our Republic who is naturally expected to live above reproach and defend the institutions of government which he has sworn on oath to do same. Ghanaians expect that the judiciary, in the same manner as was in the ‘Montie trio’, will crack the whip on Hon Kennedy Agyapong without fear or favour. We expect that the notorious trite maxim, “equality before the law” which underpins all democratic and lawful societies like Ghana shall be upheld. We deem the lawless conduct of the Hon MP as a grievous and a more impactful fault than that of the ‘Montie trio’s’ regrettable episode. It is therefore expected that the NPP MP is given a fair trial in the court and be allowed to have his day as well, and if found guilty given the appropriate punishment to serve as deterrence for like-minded persons. We trust the highest impartiality of the Ghanaian judiciary and hope that no influence will come to bear in this matter in any way in the pursuit of justice and equity. We are also by this statement calling on the President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo Addo to publicly condemn the conduct of his NPP MP and support a fair trial of same. Long live Ghana! Long live the Judiciary of Ghana! Long live the Progressive Intellectuals of Ghana Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

ThinkNews Online can confirm that 531,705 final-year Junior High School (JHS) students across the country will be writing this year’s Basic Education Certificate Examinations (BECE) on Monday September 14. Out of the 531,705 final-year Junior high school (JHS) students, 269,419 are male while 262,286 are female. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/watch-ras-kuuku-s-stolen-vgma-award-found-video-pictures It is emerging that the students will be starting their paper with English Language and Religious and Moral Education (RME). ThinkNews Online has also gathered that 2,007 supervisors from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) will be assisted by 1,719 other supervisors to invigilate the students across the country. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/fraudster-fools-sarkodie-politicians-and-other-celebrities-presents-fake-awards-to-them The exams will end on Friday, September 18.

Information reaching ThinkNews Online indicates Raggae/Dancehall Artiste of the Year, Ras Kuuku has been hospitalised. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/watch-ras-kuuku-s-stolen-vgma-award-found-video-pictures Although it is unknown what causes his ailment, it is emerging the musician is responding to treatment. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/fraudster-fools-sarkodie-politicians-and-other-celebrities-presents-fake-awards-to-them Meanwhile, some scores of social media users are asking whether his admission at the hospital is as a result of his missing VGMA award or he is indeed unwell. See picture below: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Burninton act and Ghanaian Dancehall King, Stonebwoy has humbled SM Boss, Shattawale at the just ended Asaase Radio's lyrical Sound Clash which was held at Movenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra on Saturday. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/watch-shattawale-clashes-with-stonebwoy-at-soundclash-launch According to Stonebwoy, music is not about noise but feeding the listeners with some soothing and refreshing. Stonebwoy said "See this one oh. We no reach round 10 but he dey play 'as)kp)'" READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/watch-entertainment-stonebwoy-murders-shattawale-at-asaase-sound-clash-videos-pictures Watch video below: Story: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Bhim Nation President, Livingstone Etse Satekla known in showbiz as Stonebwoy has murdered fellow Artist, Shattawale at the maiden edition of Asaase Radio's sound clash. The BhimNation mounted the stage with great energy, flowing lyrically like never before. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/watch-entertainment-stonebwoy-shattawale-sound-clash-scheduled-for-september-12 The crowd could not hide their joy as they sang back to back of all Stonebwoy's songs. The just ended sound clash was between two Dancehall Artists in Ghana. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/watch-shattawale-clashes-with-stonebwoy-at-soundclash-launch Although the two have been kicked out of the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA), management of Asaase Radio in their unique way, brought the followers and music lovers under one umbrella via the Sound Clash. See pictures and video below: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Lawyers for Gospel Musician, Joyce Blessing, Legal Relief Trust has sued an Accra-based radio station, Power Fm over lesbian comments. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/pass-the-affirmative-action-bill-now-2016-ppp-running-mate According to the lawyers, their attention was drawn to a radio programme called ‘Power Entertainment in which a caller called on the show calling their client, a lesbian among others. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/stop-hiding-behind-dirty-politics-some-of-you-are-naturally-dirty-brigette-dzogbonuku In a suit sighted by ThinkNews Online, it said “Our client’s attention has been drawn to a radio programme on your station christened ‘POWER ENTERTAINMENT’ which is aired on every Saturday afternoon. That on Saturday, the 5th of September, 2020 during the airing of the program you allowed a lady by name, Linda who among other things informed the world at large that our client is her Lesbian partner and that some of the three children our client has are fathered by a certain, Kwesi Ernest knowing that these allegation are untrue” Below is a full copy of the suit: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith