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Gambia and Cameroon face off in Group D

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The Stade Bouake prepares for a crucial Group D clash at the Africa Cup of Nations as Gambia and Cameroon face off on Tuesday.

Already at the brink of elimination from the 2023 AFCON, the Scorpions will seek to play spoiler against the Indomitable Lions, who still have a chance to advance.

Gambia’s AFCON 2023 hopes appear bleak after a second consecutive defeat, a 1-0 loss to the National Elephants of Guinea in their Group F encounter.

Their final group game against Cameroon offers a slim chance to salvage some pride and register their first points and goal, however, history offers little encouragement.

The West Africans have lost all three of their previous encounters with the Indomitable Lions, including their last meeting during the knockout stage of the 2022 AFCON tournament.

Cameroon got their AFCON campaign underway with a 1-1 draw against Guinea, but a 3-1 defeat to Senegal on matchday two leaves their round of 16 qualification now hanging precariously in the balance.

However, a win does not guarantee automatic qualification for Cameroon, who will have to rely on Senegal to beat Guinea. This could increase their chances of making it into the knockout stage as one of the best third-placed teams if they fail to finish second.

Gambia are going to put up a fight, but Cameroon’s superior quality could be the difference. The Indomitable Lions have struggled to create high-quality chances in this tournament but they should have too much for the Scorpions.

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Guinea lock horns with Senegal in a decisive Group C clash

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The Stade Charles Konan Banny de Yamoussoukro will reverberate with anticipation as Guinea lock horns with Senegal in a decisive Group C clash at the Africa Cup of Nations.

The National Elephants need just one point to secure a top-two finish in the group and guarantee their qualification for the knockout stage, while the Teranga Lions, who have already sealed their place in the last 16, must avoid defeat to finish top of the group. Senegal secured their place in the knockout stages of AFCON 2023 after a thrilling 3-1 victory over Cameroon in their second group game.

With top spot in the group up for grabs, Senegal will look to maintain their unbeaten run in their final group game on Tuesday. Avoiding defeat would guarantee them first place and potentially a more favourable tie in the next round.

A single point will be enough for the Guineans to seal a top-two spot and book their place in the knockout stages. However, defeat would leave them reliant on Cameroon dropping points against Gambia or a superior goal difference should both teams finish on four points.

It is worth noting that Guinea and Senegal shared the same group at the previous AFCON, playing out a goalless draw. The National Elephants will undoubtedly hope to replicate that result against the reigning champions on Tuesday.

Expect a cagey affair, with both teams hesitant to take undue risks. While Senegal’s superior attacking weapons and experience, even with a potential change in their forward line, should give them the advantage, Guinea’s resolute determination to secure qualification could make this a tighter encounter than many predict.

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Samsung new Galaxy S series offer 13 languages interpretations

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Samsung new Galaxy S series
By Bernice Bessey
Samsung Electronics Company Limited has taken technology a step higher by embedding Artificial Intelligence (A1) in new Galaxy S series to break language barrier.
Thus, live conversations can be instantly translated on a split-screen view so people standing opposite each other can read a text transcription of what the other person has said, and  it even works without cellular data or Wi-Fi.
This takes the Galaxy S series, Galaxy S24 Ultra, Galaxy S24+ and Galaxy S24, a notch higher above its competitors on the market.
With the introduction of this new technology, Samsung is offering users the opportunity to experience AI.
Galaxy S series, is therefore, leading the way into a new era that will forever change how mobile devices empower users.
AI amplifies nearly every experience on Galaxy S24 series, from enabling barrier-free communication with intelligent text and call translations, to maximizing creative freedom with Galaxy’s ProVisual Engine, to setting a new standard for search that will change how Galaxy users discover the world around them.
“The Galaxy S24 series transforms our connection with the world and ignites the next decade of mobile innovation,” said TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics. “Galaxy AI is built on our innovation heritage and deep understanding of how people use their phones. We’re excited to see how our users around the world empower their everyday lives with Galaxy AI to open up new possibilities.”
Galaxy AI introduces meaningful intelligence aimed at enhancing every part of life, especially the phone’s most fundamental role: communication. When you need to defy language barriers, Galaxy S24 makes it easier than ever. Chat with another student or colleague from abroad.
Book a reservation while on vacation in another country. It’s all possible with Live Translate, two-way, real-time voice and text translations of phone calls within the native app. No third-party apps are required, and on-device AI keeps conversations completely private.
For messages and other apps, Chat Assist can help perfect conversational tones to ensure communication sounds as it was intended: like a polite message to a coworker or a short and catchy phrase for a social media caption.
AI built into Samsung Keyboard can also translate messages in real-time in 13 languages. In the car, Android Auto will automatically summarize incoming messages and suggest relevant replies and actions, like sending someone your ETA, so you can stay connected while staying focused on the road.
Organization also gets a big boost with Note Assist in Samsung Notes, featuring AI-generated summaries, template creation that streamlines notes with pre-made formats, and cover creation to make notes easy to spot with a brief preview. For voice recordings, even when there are multiple speakers, Transcript Assist uses AI and Speech-to-Text technology to transcribe, summarize and even translate recordings.
Communication isn’t the only way Galaxy S24 series takes the fundamental benefits of the phone into the future. Online search has transformed nearly every aspect of life. Galaxy S24 marks a milestone in the history of search as the first phone to debut intuitive, gesture-driven Circle to Search with Google.
To give Galaxy users an incredible new tool, Galaxy turned to the worldwide leader of search, Google, and opened up new forms of discovery with a simple gesture. With a long press on the home button, users can circle, highlight, scribble on, or tap anything on Galaxy S24’s screen to see helpful, high-quality search results. Seeing a beautiful landmark in the background of a friend’s social media post or a surprising fun fact on YouTube Shorts can quickly become an accurate search to learn more – without having to leave that app.
And depending on a user‘s location, for certain searches, generative AI-powered overviews can provide helpful information and context pulled together from across the web, and users can ask more complex and nuanced questions. It’s that easy. And that epic.
Galaxy S24 Ultra is the first-ever Galaxy phone to feature a titanium frame, enhancing device durability and longevity. Galaxy S24 Ultra’s significantly thinner body enables better on-the-go experience with more comfortable grip. On Galaxy S24+ and Galaxy S24, a streamlined One-mass design satisfies a more aesthetic standard with seamless connection between the device’s rear cover and side frame.
The Galaxy S24 series comes in Earth mineral-inspired color tones. On Galaxy S24 Ultra, colors include: Titanium Gray, Titanium Black, Titanium Violet and Titanium Yellow. On Galaxy S24+ and Galaxy S24 colors include: Onyx Black, Marble Gray, Cobalt Violet and Amber Yellow. All three models will come with additional colors available online only.

NPP parliamentary race Adutwum Takes The Crown! … Receives overwhelming endorsement from delegates

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Delegates of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Bosomtwe Constituency in the Ashanti Region have reciprocated the good works of the Minister for Education, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, who as  the then Deputy Minister, introduced the ‘Double Track System’ that dealt with large number of students who had qualified for the Senior High School (SHS).

Following the sound policies introduced by the government, large number of Junior High School graduates qualified for the Free Senior High School. The sheer number of the qualified students overwhelmed the government assisted SHSs.

This forced Dr Adutwum and his team to think outside the outside box and introduced the Double Track System, which helped to admit all the qualified students.

Following this feat and the way he has handled the Ministry of Education, The Chronicle understands no party member filed his or her nomination papers to contest him.

In what appeared like a family reunion, the over 1,000 delegates sang the praise of the MP at a special delegates conference to endorse him as a sole contender for the seat.

Amidst singing and dancing, the delegates welcomed Dr Adutwum to the venue, in appreciation of his impactful leadership, which is transforming lives in the constituency as well.

Their excitement, which knew no bounds, delayed proceedings for a while, with party leaders having a tough time controlling them for the commencement of the acclamation.

The exercise, which was supervised by Madam Ernest Owusu Banahene, the District Director of the Electoral Commission was witnessed by some Regional Executives led by Adom Appiah, the Regional Secretary.

The overwhelming approval of Dr Adutwum by the delegates, according to the Regional Secretary, is a testament of how well the MP has served his constituents.

He applauded them for keeping faith with their MP, who is seen as one of the outstanding MPs, raising high the flag of the party in the region.

“I want to remind you that beyond your support for your affable MP, you have a responsibility to canvass for votes in your respective polling stations to help break the eight,” he entreated the delegates.

He emphasised the need to close their ranks and work towards a common goal of retaining power, in order not to truncate the pace of development of the country.

The Regional Secretary said the role of polling station executives was critical to the fortunes of the party, ahead of the 2024 General elections and urged them to step up their campaigns.

Dr Adutwum thanked the delegates for renewing their confidence in him and assured them of his unwavering determination to represent their interest to the best of his ability.

He said the confidence reposed in him would motivate him to do more to bring development to the constituency, while building the human resource base of Bosomtwe.

He recounted the massive infrastructural development he had brought to the constituency through their mandate, especially in the education sector.

“We have a task to accomplish together this year and I urge all of you to put your shoulders to the wheel to retain power collectively,” he told the delegates.

C/R chiefs endorse lithium project

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George Mireku Duker, Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources in charge of Mines and Martin Kwaku Ayisi, CEO of Minerals Commission

The Central Regional House of Chiefs has declared its overwhelming endorsement and support for the Ewoyaa Lithium Project, describing it as a major milestone in the harnessing of Ghana’s mineral resources and an opportunity for unprecedented development in the region.

The resounding approval of the revered Chiefs, which serves as the green light for the commencement of the Ewoyaa Lithium Project came to light during an engagement with the traditional rulers and a delegation from the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources and the Minerals Commission, led by the Deputy Minister in charge of Mines, George Mireku Duker, on Friday, January 19, 2024.

The Chiefs commended the Lands Ministry and the Minerals Commission for painstakingly and sedulously laying bare every single detail about the Ewoyaa Lithium Deal and providing the traditional rulers comprehensive information about the deal.

In his presentation on behalf of the Sector Minister, Mireku Duker explained that as someone who owes allegiance to the area through his paternal side, he will not vouch for a deal that will not serve the interest of the people of Ewoyaa, the Central Region and Ghana as a whole.

Providing background details to why Barari DV Ltd (a Subsidiary of Atlantic Lithium) inked the deal as the explorer of the lithium ore, Mr Duker explained that government was enjoined to grant license to the company as it had already undertaken reconnaissance and prospecting activities at the mine.

The Deputy Minister,however, made it succinctly clear that the government, in granting mining license to the company, ensured that the ultimate interest of the indigenes of Ewoyaa and Ghanaians reigned supreme in the agreement.

He also touted the integral role of lithium in the global fight against climate change, expressing that Ghana is well-placed to contribute significantly to the fight with the discovery and harnessing of job opportunities.

George Mireku Duker, Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources in charge of Mines

Mireku Duker also outlined the employment and socio-economic benefit the Central Region is set to enjoy with the exploitation of the ore.

He concluded his presentation with the statement that: “The deal is one of the best in terms of mining fiscal regimes in Africa and the world”.

The Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Commission, Mr. Martin Ayisi, assured the Chiefs of the commitment by his outfit to grant the necessary licenses to companies who apply for them and meet the necessary requirement.

He called for objectivity and circumspection in comparing Ghana to other countries about the Lithium deal and reaffirmed his belief that the deal is in the interest of the country.

The President of the Central Regional House of Chiefs, Odeefo Amoakwa Buadu VIII, commended the government for taking the initiative to engage the chiefs on the deal, noting that the forum was productive and beneficial.

He noted that the meeting exposed the chiefs to the huge benefits the region stand to gain from the deal and will support it wholeheartedly.

He explained that the concerns of the chiefs is rooted in the perceived lack of growth in areas where some of the country’s mineral resources are exploited and hoped that the lithium story will be a different and more positive one from the others.

IMF 2nd tranche release: Stalled projects to take off

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Dr John Kumah- Deputy Finance Minister

The past week was marked by a significant development in the public debt trajectory following the unanimous approval of Ghana’s request for debt treatment under the G-20 Common Framework for Debt Treatment Beyond the Debt Service Suspension Initiative (CF-DSSI).

The government has been combining both fiscal prudence and debt restructuring measures to contain growth in public debt with the view of bringing the debt levels to moderate debt level from high risk of debt distress.

The Official Creditor Committee (OCC) decision to support the grand efforts of government is commendable, refreshing and worth celebrating. We, however, do so with caution given that more work needs to be done going forward.

The OCC is made up of Ghana’s bilateral creditors and was constituted on 12th May 2023 under the auspices of the Paris Club.

France and China co-chair the Committee. The unanimous approval paves the way for the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to hold an Executive Board meeting to consider the Staff Level Agreement (SLA) reached between Government and the IMF Mission during their first review mission of the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) Programme.

A successful IMF Executive Board meeting will subsequently lead to the disbursement of the second tranche of US$600.0 million in line with the disbursement arrangement of the ECF.

The OCC’s magnanimity also paves the way for the finalization of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to be signed between the Government of Ghana (GoG) and the OCC and the potential re-start of the implementation of selected list of foreign-financed projects/programme, which currently are delayed and are at various stages.

As may be recalled, the President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on 1st July 2022, directed the Finance Minister to request an IMF programme under the ECF to deal with challenges that had bedeviled the economy emanating primarily from the impact of COVID-19 Pandemic and domestic vulnerabilities.

Subsequently, on May 17th, 2023, the ECF program was approved to support Ghana’s economic recovery efforts dubbed Post COVID-19 Programme for Economic Growth (PC-PEG).

The broad contour of the programme aims to restore macroeconomic stability and debt sustainability on the back of wide-ranging reforms to build resilience and lay the foundation for more robust and inclusive growth.

An essential prerequisite for the IMF Programme was a confirmation that Ghana’s public debt was on a sustainable trajectory.

Subsequently, Ghana embarked on the restructuring of both domestic and external debt. The Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) launched on 5th December 2022 has successfully been completed with over 90 percent participation. The OCC’s approval of bilateral debt treatment is expected to provide the impetus for the ongoing commercial debt (Eurobonds) negotiations.

Having a hold on Ghana’s debt trajectory in 2024 is particularly important for two reasons. Firstly, the global economy is projected to experience sluggish growth, with a forecasted rate of only 2.4 percent.

This would be the weakest growth rate since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic and the slowest in the past three decades. On the back of this sorry record, borrowing cost of most developing economies especially those with weak sovereign credit ratings are expected to witness an uptake as the global interest rate regime remains high.

The disturbing signal from this is the fact that by the end of 2024, approximately one out of every four developing countries and around 40% of low-income countries will still be economically poorer than they were on the eve of the COVID pandemic in 2019, as reported by the World Bank.

The concomitant effects of this forecast plummet in global growth could undermine the steady progress we have made unless the underlying issue of debt unsustainability is fully and comprehensively addressed.

The second important factor to consider is that in 2024, over 70 countries, with a combined population of approximately 4.5 billion people, are scheduled to hold elections. The outcomes of these elections, especially those in America, Mexico, India and Russia will have a significant implication for the future of democracy and multilateralism. The outcomes of these elections have the potential to bring about substantial changes that could disrupt the global economic architecture.

This, in turn, would have a ripple effect that would be felt predominantly in developing and low-income countries, especially those with diversified and integrated economies. It is crucial not to underestimate the potential challenges and headwinds that Ghana’s economy may face as a result of these imminent issues.

Despite the potential global challenges mentioned earlier, government remains optimistic and determined to build upon the achievements made under the IMF Programme in order to further improve the welfare of Ghanaians. Job creation, youth development and empowerment initiatives will continue to receive unwavering support from the government.

Ghana’s dynamic and diverse population will remain   the nation’s most valuable asset and government will strive to optimize the potential benefits from this valuable resource. I urge all Ghanaians to continue to support government as we chart a new path in our public administration and management, with a strong focus on sustainability.

By John Kumah, Deputy Finance Minister

Police, military avert bloodbath in Bawku

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The bomb police and the military prevented from exploding

The timely intervention of a Ghana Police Service Patrol team in Bawku foiled an alleged bomb threat by unknown assailants, who took to their heels, leaving the bomb behind.

The unexploded ordinance has since been retrieved by Ghana Police and handed over to the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) for safe custody at the 11 Mechanised Battalion Magazine in Bazua, Upper East.

The two unknown assailants, according to the GAF, in the early hours of Thursday, January 18, 2024 attempted to bomb a Goil Filling Station in Bawku.

The GAF, in a statement dated Saturday, January 20, 2024 said the two were spotted attempting to light up a Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) at about 05:30 hours last Thursday.

“In another development, at about 05:30 hrs same day, a Ghana Police patrol team spotted two locals attempting to light up a Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) bomb at a Goil Filling Station in Bawku,” Director General, Public Affairs, GAF, Brigadier General E Aggrey-Quashie said in the statement he signed.

“The suspects fled upon sighting the patrol team, leaving behind the bomb. Ghana Police retrieved the Unexploded Ordinance (UXO) and handed over same for safe custody at 11 Mechanised Battalion Magazine at Bazua,” the release continued.

CHANGING DYNAMICS

The GAF said the presence and attempt to detonate high explosives such as RPG bombs in the operational environment signpost the changing dynamics of the threat profile.

This is the second attempted bombing in the north in barely a year. In February 2023, criminals up north tried to blow up a bridge. They used improvised explosives.

The government already dreads the growing violent spillover from a jihadist war across the border in Burkina Faso.

The Minister for Defence, Dominic Nitiwul, informed Parliament on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 three days after the incident had happened the previous Sunday, and warned the nation against the conflict.

DON’T JOKE

He said that “for the first time, Mr Speaker, three days ago, an improvised explosive device was used to blow a bridge. Don’t let us joke with Bawku. And that is how terrorists operate.”

According to the minister, the threat of terrorism hanging around Ghana through the corridors of Bawku is real.

As such, the security agencies are working within Bawku and its precincts with the mindset that if the Bawku conflict does not stop now, “we risk the situation where Ghana can be thrown under terrorist attacks.

“What is happening today is not about chieftaincy. It is criminality. Those operating are criminals,” the minister said.

SHOOTINGS

The Thursday, January 18, 2024 incident was another development in the seeming escalating security tension in the town.

On Wednesday, January 17, 2024 unknown gunmen attacked members of the public behind Bawku Divisional Police Station, killing two victims and injuring four others.

The GAF statement chronicled the turn of events, which it said began on Friday, January 12, 2024 with the murder of a 40-year-old man.

The GAF said troops dispatched to the scene retrieved two 7.62 x 39mm live rounds from the deceased’s pocket.

The release also said that in the early hours of Saturday, January 13, 2024 sporadic gunshots were heard at New Station, Daduuri, and Maziama.

The statement also describes an incident worth mentioning where GAF troops conducting night foot patrols around Hasania School at Sabongari were fired upon by four gunmen.

The statement said the troops returned fire spontaneously, neutralising three of the assailants and the fourth suspect managed to escape.

DEBUNK

The GAF statement basically addressed allegations that soldiers deployed on Operation Maida Buuri to restore calm in Bawku had killed three innocent Kusasi youth at Sabongari, a suburb of Bawku.

It also debunked allegations that the assailants were initially held in custody by its troops and subsequently executed.

WARNING

The statement sternly warned and instructively noted that “directly engaging the military is a development that could result in fatal consequences, as troops will spare no opportunity to defend themselves, as well as protect residents of Bawku.”

The GAF, therefore, cautioned factions in the Bawku conflict against drawing the military into direct armed confrontation while efforts are undertaken to resolve the current impasse.

Ghana records over 60% reduction in Malaria Prevalence

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Dignitaries present at the launch showcasing a copy of the GDHS report

Ghana has made a significant improvement in the fight against Malaria prevalence among children under-5 years, as it records 67% reduction, thus over 26% in 2014 to 8.6% in 2022.

This was revealed during the launch of 7th Ghana Demographic and Health Survey (GDHS) by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), in collaboration with the Ghana Health Service (GHS) and other development partners last Friday, in Accra.

The objective of the report is to achieve health-related Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 5 targets, which require acceleration of efforts and investments.

The main report of 2022 GDHS presents an updated statistics on basic demographic and health indicators.

The launch marked the beginning of a series of dissemination activities aimed to engage key stakeholders involved in policy decision-making, planning, monitoring, and evaluation.

While Most of the regions in Ghana, especially the Greater Accra region, recorded a significant reduction of 11.2% to 2.0% – Northern region moved down from 38% to 10.6% – all in the 8 years span. Upper East Region continues to record a surge in Malaria prevalence, recording 11.7% to 12.2% increment.

The USAID Ghana Health Office Director, Dr. Zohra Balsara, who also addressed the gathering, indicated thatthe United States had worked with the Ghana Health Services’ National Malaria Elimination Program to deliver millions of bed nets, rapid malaria test kits and malaria medication – including malaria therapy for pregnant women and children under 5.

She further stated that they have scaled up laboratory diagnostics, trained health staff to improve the quality of malaria services and supported social and behaviour change, and together are making strides to prevent malaria and encourage early treatment.

The Government Statistician, Prof. Samuel Kobina Annim, who presented the survey highlighted that significant progress had been made over the 8-year period with about a third drop of the rate in 2014, which should be commended.

Emphasising on the increase in the Upper East Region, he advised that the country’s decentralisation efforts must be strengthened.

Other areas he highlighted from the GDHS Main report included access and behaviour viewpoints, where health improvements are a shared responsibility between individuals and the state.

“With respect to health seeking behaviour, for instance, about one-third (32.4%)of women 15 to 49 years visited a health facility or health provider in the six months period preceding, while one-fifth of men in this age range (20.4%) did so”, he added.

Prof. Kwabena Annim bemoaned the retrogression of some health indicators over time, citing an example from the survey report, which said childhood vaccination coverage remains lower than in previous surveys.

“Currently, 75% of children are vaccinated against all basic antigens, which is a decrease from 79% in the 2008 GDHS. The 2022 GDHS also shows a slight increase in the percentage of children with no vaccinations from 1% in the 2008 GDHS to 2% in 2022.Sexual violence increased by 1.1 percentage points between 2008 and 2022”, he disclosed.

According to him, based on the findings of the report, it is evident that achieving the Sustainable Development Goals 2, 3 and 5 targets will require acceleration of efforts and investments.

In a related development, in pursuit of attaining #zeromalaria for the nation, the Ministry of Health and the Ghana Health Service, with support from its partners, have unveiled the National Malaria Elimination Strategic Plan (NMESP) of Ghana for the years 2024 to 2028.

Under the theme: “Zero malaria starts now:Launching Ghana’s path to elimination”, the four year plan will not only outline the achievements made so far, but also underscores the interventions to be integrated with ongoing efforts for the realization of a malaria-free Ghana.

The primary objectives of the strategic plan are; to achieve a 90% reduction in malaria mortality by 2028, decrease malaria case incidence by 50% by the same year, and eradicate malaria in 21 districts characterized by very low malaria burdens.

So, indeed the NDC is a Religion!

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At first, Fifi Kwetey asked all Voltarians to convert to the religion called NDC. Then social media splashed a news item, supposed to have taken place in 2020, of NDC executives taking an oath with a sword in hand and swearing on their lives and the lives of their firstborns, that should they sell the party in the General Election, they should die.

If the executives, only swore on their lives, I will not have any problem. But to involve the lives of their innocent firstborns, it’s a very serious issue. And swearing with a sword in hand is a very serious thing because it is swearing on one’s life.

The NDC has a tradition of blood sacrifice. In 1979, the AFRC started it all when Rawlings killed eight senior military officers including three former heads-of-state. Over forty-years later on Asaase Fm, he confessed that those he killed were innocent, but had to be sacrificed to spare the lives of eighty or so guilty ones.

In 1981, when the PNDC illegally toppled the only united Nkrumaist’s party, PNP, with the help of some Nkrumaists, more innocent blood was shed to entrench the military government. In March 2003, W.O.1 Joseph Adjei Buadi, one-time close friend of Rawlings and a member of the PNDC confirmed this at the National Reconciliation Commission (NRC), when he said adults and children were sacrificed to sustain the June 4 Uprising and the 1981 coup.

The video, coming out again in an election year, is to inform Ghanaians about NDC’s intentions. To win at all cost, as in “Do or Die!!!” H.E. John Mahama’s comment, about Election 2024 to be a Do-or-Die affair, is a serious and dangerous one. Do-or-Die is a situation in which one has to do something, or they will fail, lose, etc. And here that “something,” can include evil.

Prior to Election 2000, ritual murders were rampant. When the culprit was jailed during the NPP regime, NDC top officials went to visit him in jail. Any links?

This “Do-or-Die,” statement and the oath taken in party head office may support the fact that the NDC is an occultic religion, that accepts blood sacrifices of innocent souls, including the firstborns.

In some texts, firstborns are of great spiritual significance to the family. They absorb most of the family karma and transform them into something new. So, to willingly sacrifice a firstborn, is to desire to achieve a greater feat at all cost. God who never condoned the sacrificing of firstborns, willingly gave up His Only Son, to be sacrificed for man to be freed from Satan. It showed how He so much loved the world.

In the case of the NDC, it is all the obvious that the intention of sacrificing firstborns is based on selfishness and greed for power. Power, which if it gets in their hand, will be used to selfishly enrich themselves and not to improve the lot of the ordinary Ghanaian. There was a video on social media, where at an NDC gathering with some of the top members including Hon Ofosu Ampofo and I think H.E. John Mahama, someone stood up and said that next time the NDC comes to power, it will think only about the welfare of its members and not of Ghanaians.

So, the NDC is a religion, like the religious practice of ‘fiashidi’ or ‘trokosi’, where innocent young virgins of the family, are sacrificed to become perpetual vestal slaves in shrines, to atone for crimes they knew nothing about. The question is what if some of these firstborns do not belong to the NDC? This is evil and must not be condoned.

Ghana is certainly shrouded in a dark mist of evil. Below are words the NDC high priest made executives to recite after him, when signing that pact with Satan: “As I held this sword, I make a vow, that if I compromise and sell my party the NDC, out for money for this coming elections, may I die and my firstborn, die in my place. So, help me God.”

The words, “So, help me God,” do not in any way refer to the Triune God. It is to an unknown spirit, which the NDC high priest refers to here, as god. God as we know does not accept human sacrifices. In Genesis 22: 1-19. He tested Abraham to know how deeply the man loves Him and when Abraham passed the test, He replaced Isaac with a ram.

In Judges 6:29-40, God ignored Jephthah who vowed to sacrifice the first person who comes to welcome him when he returns home, victorious over the Ammonites. Jephthah’s daughter was the first to welcome him.

He became downhearted and broken and he had to do, what he had vowed to do. Will he have been depressed if an unrelated person came to welcome him? Wishing evil for someone, could unfortunately turn round and hit one in the face. These NDC members should be careful what they are wishing for.

NDC is an occultic religion and all the firstborns of the party’s executives must take note. They must submit themselves to God and ask for protection. To Ghanaians, we must all pray for this country and ask God to cleanse the NDC.

Fifi Kwetey has spoken and what he said is the truth, the NDC is a religion.

By Hon. Daniel Dugan

Editorial: We need academic stability on our university campuses

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According to a citinewroom.com report, the National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) is urging the government to swiftly address the demands of the Senior Staff Associations of the universities in the country.

Senior Staff Association of the Public Universities in Ghana (SSA-UoG) and the Federation of Universities Senior Staff (FUSSAG) on Wednesday, 17 January, 2024 declared an indefinite nationwide strike over the blatant disregard for their welfare by the government. According to the Association, their call for the payment of their two-tier pension and overtime allowances requests have gone unheeded, resulting in the strike.

The strike has led to the withdrawal of various services including healthcare, administration and security, affecting final-year students who require strict supervision from senior technicians during their practical sessions. The decision to embark on an indefinite strike, a potent expression of dissatisfaction, speaks volumes about the perceived neglect of the welfare of our esteemed educators.

At the heart of this agitation are reasonable requests of payment of the two-tier pension and overtime allowances. The government’s alleged disregard for these fundamental demands has left the academic workforce with no recourse but to down their tools.

Such a situation not only undermines the morale of those entrusted with molding the minds of our future leaders but also disrupts the delicate ecosystem of higher education.

The ramifications of this strike are profound, extending beyond the confines of university campuses. The withdrawal of vital services, including healthcare, administration and security casts a pall over the academic landscape. Final-year students, in particular, find themselves caught in the crossfire, with practical sessions disrupted.

This jeopardizes the quality of education and the timely progression of students set to enter the workforce. It also goes a long way to disrupt the academic calendar which the Ghana Education Service is working tirelessly to reset to Pre COVID-19 era.

The Chronicle calls for an expeditious and amicable resolution to this impasse. A nation’s progress is intricately tied to the development of its human capital and the educators are the architects of that development. We implore the government to engage in constructive dialogue with the Senior Staff Associations, recognising the pivotal role they play in shaping the future of our nation.

Education is the bedrock upon which nations build their destinies. Neglecting the needs and concerns of those who impart knowledge weakens the very foundation of our educational system. The government must not only address the immediate demands but also reevaluate its commitment to prioritizing education as a cornerstone of national development.

The future of our students, the integrity of our educational institutions and the progress of our nation hinge on a collective commitment to resolving this crisis. Let the halls of learning echo once again with the exchange of ideas and the pursuit of knowledge, unhampered by the specter of discord.

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