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Ghana's Health Minister, Kwaku Agyeman Manu has revealed that President Akufo-Addo and other Government Officials leading the fight against covid-19 in the country are tired since the citizenry are refusing to adhere to simple protocols outlined to reduce the spread. According to him, despite the numerous public education, some individuals are failing to follow simple instructions adding that if care is not taken, many of the positive cases could soon turn into critical conditions. Speaking at the commissioning of a Police Station and CHPS Compound at Dormaa Nsesreso, the Health Minister said "If we don’t do that, the virus will continue to spread. Our positive cases continue to increase, if we are not careful the positive cases will turn into critical illness. Nana Addo is tired. Those of us leading the fight are fatigued because we have done all that we could to defeat the virus but people are not adhering to the preventive protocols" The Minister tasked the citizenry to continue to adhere to hand washing, social distancing and wearing of masks directives to help save the country some money and reduce the stress in fighting this disease. The Health Minister who also doubles as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Dormaa Central Constituency further stressed that the covid-19 pandemic has come to stay adding that cases in Bono Region has now risen to 19. “In Bono Region we have not recorded many cases, the Regional Minister tells me our case count is 19 now. The Disease has come to stay with us, it is not going away anytime soon so all that we have to do is to adhere to the preventive protocols. Wearing or masks and hand washing not encouraging in Bono" he stressed. The Minister however mentioned that he caused the arrest of some deviant Ghanaians who kept their masks in their pocket instead of wearing it. He noted that since the voluntary compliance approach is not going as planned, Government has now sort the police arresting and prosecuting people who flout the directives. Speaking as a Guest of Honour at the commissioning, the Inspector General of Police, James Oppong Boanuh cautioned the residents to adhere to the simple Covid-19 protocols. He however used the opportunity to send a strong warning to the youth to be self-discipline and partake in the ongoing voter registration exercise. Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Minister of Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has revealed that Ghana's Senior Minister, Yaw Osafo Marfo has tested positive for the novel coronavirus. According to him, the Senior Minister will begin isolation from his residence. Addressing the media at a meet-the-press in Accra, he said “Senior Minister Yaw Osafo-Marfo has tested positive and will begin isolation from home, we encourage all to abide by the strict compliance to all safety protocols” The Senior Minister becomes the next Top Government Official to contract the virus. Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Veteran Actress, Beatrice Naa Abia Chinery-Crabbe, known by many as Miliky MiCool, will be laid to rest on Saturday, July 11. According to the family, the memorial service will be held at the Chinery Family house located at North Kaneshie near Big traffic light in Accra. It is emerging that the thanksgiving service will also take place on Sunday, July 12, 2020. The family is asking well-wishers and sympathizers to be in black clothes as they mourn with the family. The Veteran Actress died some few weeks ago after certain health complications. She died at the age of 54 and left behind two children. Miliky Micool started her acting career in 1993—and has acted in many movies and TV series which include YOLO. Watch picture below: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

The long-awaited Running Mate of the largest opposition party, National Democratic Congress (NDC), Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has disclosed that her historic nomination is not a personal achievement but victory for inclusive and participatory democracy in the country. According to Prof. Agyemang, the inclusive and participatory democracy will help enhance the credentials of Ghana and recognize the towering role women have played over the ages to achieve the progress we have made. In her acceptance speech as the running mate of NDC, Prof. Jane said "I wish to salute all those who have come before me and pledge to draw deeply from their inspiration" She added that although she has worked with HE John Dramani Mahama closely, she believes he is a man of vision, a leader Ghanaians can trust. She added that HE Mahama is a public servant of integrity and a courageous leader who has made the right decisions in the national interest at all times. "It is with deep honour and a high sense of gratitude that I convey my acceptance of the nomination by H.E. John Dramani Mahama, Flagbearer and Leader of the great National Democratic Congress (NDC) to be his Running Mate for the December 7, 2020 election" Prof. Agyemang added. She further noted that she is humbled by the overwhelming endorsement her nomination has received from the Founder of the NDC, H.E. Jerry John Rawlings, the Council of Elders, the National Executive Committee and the rank and file of our party, as well as the general public. Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang also pledged to diligently apply, dedicate her energy and intellect in ensuring a resounding victory for the NDC and Ghana in the December polls. Below is a copy of the acceptance speech: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Presidential Aspirant of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama has set record after selecting former Education Minister, Professor Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang, as the female Veep in the history of the party and his running mate ahead of the 2020 general election. The announcement which came as a shock to many has also revealed that the NDC believes in the empowerment of women in the country. Presidential Candidate, John Mahama made the declaration after the party's National Executive Council (NEC) held a closed-door meeting. Prof Jane Opoku-Agyemang’s name had come up severally among others as likely candidates to be selected as running mate but she was given the nod ahead of the others. The Professor had her name among NDC greatssuch as Prof. Kwesi Botchway, Kwabena Duffour, Zanetor Rawlings, and Mr. Johnson Asiedu Nketia. Profile of Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang is the current Africa Board Chairperson of the Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE). She has been a FAWE member since 2014. She is a former Minister of Education in Ghana. Prof. Opoku-Agyemang was appointed the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast in 2008, the first female Vice-Chancellor of a public university in Ghana. Before heading the university, she had since 1986 served as head of the Department of English, Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Dean of the Board of Graduate Studies and Founding Dean of the School of Graduate Studies and Research. She was also the Academic Director of the African Diaspora Studies programme of School for International Training Study Abroad. In October 2009, she was elected Ghana’s representative to UNESCO’s Executive Board. She has been re-elected for a second time to UNESCO Executive Board. She obtained her Diplôme Supérieure d’Etudes Françaises from the University of Dakar, Senegal in 1976, a B. A. (Hons) with a Diploma in Education from the University of Cape Coast in 1977 and Masters and Doctorate degrees from York University in Toronto, Canada in 1980 and 1986 respectively. Naana has chaired more than twenty Boards and Committees, among them: the Council of the University College of Education, Winneba 1998-2002; Academic Committee of the Ghana Council for Tertiary Education; and was Joint Co-coordinator of the Specialist Program in English Language and Ghanaian Culture for Japan Overseas Co-operation Volunteers 1991-1993. She has also chaired the Adjudication Committee, VALCO Literary Awards, Ghana 1993-1998; Board of Governors, Ghana Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD-Ghana) since its founding in 1998; and, Board of Governors, Wesley Girls High School 1994-1998. In recognition of her outstanding contribution to the development and promotion of quality education in Ghana, the Ghana Women of Excellence Award was conferred her. She is a member of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences; University Teachers Association of Ghana; English Studies Association; African Studies Association, USA; African Literature Association, USA; and the International Fulbright Scholars Association. She is the recipient of four honorary doctoral degrees; the Global Leadership Award; many national and international awards; she serves on several councils, boards, and committees and has published many books and articles. She is also a two-time Fulbright scholar and is currently a Fellow of the Commonwealth of Learning (COL). Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

In response to a request from the Western Regional House of Chiefs, the Coastal Development Authority (CODA) on Thursday, 2nd July, broke ground for commencement of construction works for an Accident Management Centre (Trauma Center) at Apimanim in the Ahanta West Constituency. The new facility is being funded under the Infrastructure for Poverty Eradication Programme (IPEP) of the Ministry of Special Development Initiatives (MSDI). According to CODA, the facility is to be equipped and staffed to provide care for patients suffering from major traumatic injuries including car crash injuries, gunshot wounds, falls, burns, and others. Present at the ground-breaking ceremony were the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of CODA, Lawyer Jerry Ahmed Shaib; Deputy Western Regional Minister; Hon. Eugenia Gifty Kusi; Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Ahanta West Municipal Assembly, Hon. Henrietta Mary Eyison; MP for Ahanta West Constituency, Hon. Ebenezer Kojo Kum; Paramount Chief of Wassa Amenfi Traditional Area, Tetrete Okuamoah Sekyim II; Paramount Chief of Dixcove, Nana Agyeman and other traditional leaders and residents of Ahanta West. On behalf the Western Regional Minister, the Deputy Western Regional Minister thanked CODA for approving the project. She also commended the Regional House of Chiefs for their timely support and commitment to development. Hon. Kusi stated, that HE Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is known to be a man of his word and construction of the trauma centre is proof of that. Trauma Centre The construction of the Accident Management Centre will cost GHS7.2 million and is expected to be completed within 6 calendar months. The facility will have the following spaces to enable it function efficiently: Waiting Area Reception Area Nurses Bay Resuscitation Area Stretcher Bay Triage Ward Plaster Room Staff Rest Room Minor Theatre Pharmacy Doctor’s Restroom Staff Mess Changing Room Services Room Clean/Dirty Utility Rooms Administration Scrub up Gowning Room Stores Staff and Patients Lavatory When completed, the Centre will serve the emergency health needs of the Western Region and surrounding communities. Exemplary Traditional Leadership During a needs assessment by CODA, the Western Regional House of Chiefs made a request for a Regional health facility. They also went further to release land for the project without any strings attached. This, according to the CEO of CODA was a vital input that gave impetus to the selection and approval of this particular project. He stated, “the proactive leadership of Tetrete Okuamoah Sekyim II and the Western Regional House of Chiefs is noteworthy, Nananom have demonstrated their love for their people and their commitment to development”. Lawyer Jerry Ahmed Shaib averred that the new facility is in fulfillment of assurances made by HE Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to ensure accelerated economic and social development of Ahanta West. Lawyer Jerry Ahmed Shaib encouraged traders to form unions to enable them qualify for financial support from the CODA Credit Union which is designed to provide microcredit facilities to the informal sector at negligible interest rates. IPEP in Ahanta West Touching on other ongoing IPEP funded interventions in Ahanta West Constituency, the CEO requested the Municipal Chief Executive of Ahanta West to implore traders at the Apowa Market to temporarily relocate to a designated space to make way for the construction of a modern market with 40 open stalls, store room and external works including paving of ground. He assured that no trader will lose their space upon completion of the market. CODA is also constructing a Youth Center Complex at Agona Nkwanta to provide a suitable environment where young people can meet and participate in a variety of activities for their socialization and development for the future. Construction is also ongoing for a footbridge to connect Akwidaa Old Town and New Town as part of efforts to facilitate movement of people, goods and services between the two towns. To promote literacy education, CODA is constructing a modern ICT Library at Dixcove fully fitted with books and a ICT lab to serve the educational development needs of Ahanta West Constituency. All the projects are being funded under the one million dollars per constituency programme of the government, otherwise known as IPEP

Presidential Aspirant on the ticket of the largest opposition party, National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama will today unveil his running mate as the party builds up towards the upcoming 2020 general elections. According to sources, the Presidential Aspirant will be selecting a contender whom the party deems fit to assist John Mahama win the elections. It is emerging that the shortlisted include; Former Education Minister Naana Opoku-Agyeman, Former Finance Minister, Kwabena Duffuor and Senior Economic Advisor at UNDP, Nii Moi Thompson PROFILE: Naana Opoku-Agyeman She was the former Education Minister under the NDC administration and when selected will become the first female to back a male flagbearer on the ticket of the NDC. Prof. Opoku-Agyeman is a veteran educationist and the first female Vice Chancellor of a public university of Ghana when she was appointed to head University of Cape Coast (UCC) in 2008. Before then, she served at various levels of the university’s hierarchy. When Mahama won the 2012 general elections, She was appointed Education Minister; a position she held until the party lost power in 2016. Nii Moi Thompson Bannerman Nii Moi Thompson is a former Director-General of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC). Born at Bantama in Kumasi, Ashanti Region, Dr. Thompson had to move to Liberia for his secondary education where he also worked as a journalist. He then moved to the US for tertiary education and then worked briefly there before returning to Ghana. Nii Moi Thompson has worked with the United Nations with the UNDP where he served as Senior Economic Advisor in South Africa. When Mahama won the 2012 elections, he was appointed to head the NDPC. Dr. Kwabena Duffuor Also in the running is Dr. Kwabena Duffour, Former Finance Minister in the Atta-Mills regime. He was replaced with Seth Terkper when Mahama took over the reins after 2012 following the death of Prof. Mills. Duffuor is the owner of defunct UniBank and has also served as Governor of the Bank of Ghana. He would, if chosen, bring to the table his experience in economics and economic management, a skill the governing NPP touted Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia for. Story by: News Desk Report

Information reaching ThinkNewsOnline indicates that 6 females students of Accra Girls Senior High School have tested positive for the coronavirus pandemic. According to sources, the students have sent to the school's isolation centre. It is emerging that the Ayawaso North Health directorate has directed some health workers to attend to the situation. "11 students at the sickbay and some of them tested positive. They have been rushed to the Ga East Municipal Hospital for treatment" a source said. ThinkNewsOnline has also gathered that whiles some students are complaining of living in fear, parents of some students are calling for their wards to be released to them. Weeks ago, President Akufo-Addo in his address to the nation assured parents that he will ensure the 'Akufo-Addo graduates' are safe and exposed to covid-19. He mentioned that all schools would be fumigated before students are allowed to access them. ThinkNewsOnline will be monitoring and will keep readers updated. Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Former President, Jerry John Rawlings has revealed that he will get rid of his 'Moses' Brush' if President Akufo-Addo manages to kick Covid-19 out of the country. According to him, although his new look has surprised many, he will only go back to his normal looks after the pandemic has exited the country. Speaking at the 2020 June 4 celebration, he said “Ladies and gentlemen…“for those of you who are wondering about this Moses brush, if you want, call it Moses broom. Since the president [Akufo-Addo] has decided, he will use his shaven head to get rid of Covid-19, I will use [my] Moses’ brush [hair] to get rid of it and when it happens, then I think we can go back to our normal look” He however joshed saying he was going to use his hair to brush the disease away. In a recent interview with an Accra-based radio station, the Ex. President said “I wanted to provide evidence that I was also hibernating and I have decided until it goes, this hair won’t go. He mentioned that as soon as it goes, he will shave his hair. Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

The General Overseer of Mountain of Grace and Glory Ministry in Nigeria, Prophet Emmanuel Chinonso Stephen has warned that Ghana might lose President Akufo-Addo if the citizenry do not do away with the politicization of his health and pray for him. According to Prophet Stephen, President Akufo-Addo is not living in ordinary times adding that if care is not taken a disaster might befall the country and its citizenry. Speaking at the '2019 My Year of Glory' service, the General Overseer said "And a revelation appeared before me that Ghanaians should pray for their President. What I am seeing concerning the President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo, he needs to pray. I saw him so sick and this sickness started from cough, chest" He added that in the revelation, he observed that President Akufo-Addo was battling with chest issues which the citizenry ought to have known but they were not informed. The Man of God further mentioned the health challenge of President Akufo-Addo however found its way into the known making it trend as public news. "When the thing came up, instead of them to look at what it is, they began to play politics with it. And as they began to play politics, it became a louder issue" the Man of God said. Prophet Stephen challenged Ghanaians to embark on prayers adding that adhering to the directives of his revelation will see the President of Ghana not dying. Correlation President Akufo-Addo has been advised to go into a 14-day self-isolation after a staff in his close circle tested positive for covid-19. According to the Minister of Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, the self-isolation is a part of measures of complying to the covid-19 protocols. In a communique signed by the Minister for Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah and sighted by ThinkNewsOnline, it said "On the advice of doctors, the President of the Republic, Nana Addo Danquah Akufo-Addo, is from today, July 4, 2020 taking a fourteen (14) day precautionary self-isolation measure in compliance with Covid-19 protocols" President Akufo-Addo is expected to work from the Presidential villa at the Jubilee House, Accra for the next 14-days. Below is the video: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Information reaching ThinkNewsOnline indicates that President Akufo-Addo has been advised to go into a 14-day self-isolation after a staff in his close circle tested positive for covid-19. According to the Minister of Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, the self-isolation is a part of measures of complying to the covid-19 protocols. In a communique signed by the Minister for Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah and sighted by ThinkNewsOnline, it said "On the advice of doctors, the President of the Republic, Nana Addo Danquah Akufo-Addo, is from today, July 4, 2020 taking a fourteen (14) day precautionary self-isolation measure in compliance with Covid-19 protocols" The Information Minister also added that President Akufo-Addo will henceforth be working from the Presidential villa at the Jubilee House, Accra. Below is a copy of the release: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Information reaching ThinkNewsOnline indicates that JoyNews/Fm's News Anchor, Komla Adom has quit the Multimedia family and is set to join 'ABC News'. Sources close to the versatile journalist says there will be a shocking announcement in the coming days which will see Komla Adom being unveiled as a new member of East Legon-based news cable, ABC News. It is emerging that Komla Adom quit the Multimedia Group in June over what close friends and associates believe was "a breakdown in relationship - between the presenter and management" ThinkNewsOnline has also gathered that the presenter was yanked off-air in March this year over disagreements on his fashionable rings he wore on his fingers whiles airing the news. Though there is no official word on his next move yet, there are speculations he could be joining either TV3 or Asaase Radio. However fresh information available to ThinkNewsOnline has it that, ABC News could be his next destination. Although the ABC News' TV Network is currently on-test transmission, the former JoyNews/Fm presenter is likely to be the new News Anchor. Kingsley Komla Adom's resignation adds to a tall list of reporters and presenters who have quit the media giant in the last five months. Captain Smart, Nana Yaa Brefo, Naa Ashorkor, Norvan Acquah Hayford, Emma Morrison and Sammy Yirenkyi have all left the group. ThinkNewsOnline will be updating its readers on new developments. Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith