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Two granted bail Zamramaline Shooting Incidence

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Two persons arrested over the Zamramaline Shooting incident have been granted bail when they appeared before an Accra Circuit Court. The two are: Godfred Amegbor, a 29-year-old mobile money vendor and Offei Darko, a 28-year-old musician.

They are jointly being held for abetment of crime and trespass.  Darko is, however, facing three counts of causing harm and use of offensive weapons. They have pleaded not guilty. The two accused persons have been granted a bail in the sum of GHS100,000.00 each with two sureties.

The Court ordered that one of the sureties should be justified and one of the sureties should be a civil servant earning not less than GHS2, 000.00. Isaac Abbey a 37-year-old Military personnel, charged with protection of land and interest in land, carrying offensive weapon and trespass, however, did not turn up in court.

Prosecution informed the Court that a check at the military command revealed that the command was yet to release Abbey. The Court has ordered prosecution to write officially to the military command to release Abbey so he could appear before it at the next adjourned date. The Court presided over by Mr Sam Bright Acquah adjourned the matter to June 21, 2022.

Prosecuting Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Augustus Yirenkyi told the Court that Abbey was a military officer with the Education Unit at Teshie, Darko was a musician, Amegbor was a mobile money vendor at Lapaz, Accra and Yahaya Tamimu, aged 32, was a trader.

The Prosecution said on June 4, 2022, Amegbor who was in a military uniform captured on video posed as military officer stationed at the Education Unit in Teshie and Darko joined Abbey in his Ford SUV vehicle to a construction site at Zamramaline, near Dansoman in Accra, for an illegal demolishing exercise.

Mr Yirenkyi said they met a crowd including victims Faisal Khalid Azuma and Ali Hashimiru, who was currently on admission at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital suffering from gunshot wounds.

The Prosecution said the victims confronted the accused persons and demanded of a court warrant that allowed them to demolish the property on the land and that generated a heated argument between the two parties.

Mr Yirenkyi said Darko who was seen wielding a gun in a video aimed and shot at the victims which led to Azuma sustaining injuries on his left ankle, Hashimiru to his stomach, a 13-year-old Fawzan Inusah, a passerby to his buttocks and three others who were part of the crowd. The Prosecution said Hashimiru and three others were rushed to the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital.

Mr Yirenkyi said three were treated and discharged but Hashimiru was detained due to the severity of his injuries, whilst the 13-year-old Inusah was sent to Shukura Community Clinic where he was also treated and discharged.

After the shooting, suspect Abbey arrested the injured and brought him to the Dansoman Police Station and lodged a complaint of causing damage to his vehicle where the accused was arrested and detained for investigation. The Prosecution said Darko and Amegbor were later arrested by the youth of Zamramaline and brought to the station after enduring severe beating.

Mr Yirenkyi said victim Azuma and the two accused persons were sent to the Dansoman Polyclinic where they were treated and discharged.

During investigations, the accused persons alleged that the gun was taken from them by the crowd that assaulted them. The Prosecution said the case was under investigation.

By Emelia Nkrumah

GNA

Sekondi-Takoradi residents unhappy with proposed tariff increase

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Takoradi where the residents have kicked against the increment

A cross-section of the public who participated in the Public Hearing on the 2022-2027 multi-year major utility tariff review have expressed resentment about the proposals by the companies.

The public was not enthused by the level of service delivery in terms of quality, efficiency and effectiveness, as well as prompt response to concerns or challenges encountered by customers of both the Ghana Water Company and the Electricity Company of Ghana.

The Public Hearing was organised by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) to educate the residents of the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis on technicalities in fixing tariffs and build consensus for some upward adjustments to handle operational costs.

Mr Thomas Cudjoe, a Lecturer at the Takoradi Technical University, was worried about the absence of pipe-borne water for almost six months in the Airport Ridge residential area and Windy Ridge areas and, therefore, proposed only a 10 per cent upward adjustment of tariffs.

Mr Thomas Evans Adjei, the Regional Chairman of the Ghana Electrical Contractors Association, called on the PURC to conduct regular follow-ups and engage citizens regularly to appreciate their concerns and not only wait to engage them when they want to increase tariffs.

Madam Naana Barton-Oduro, the Assembly member for the Railway Port Electoral Area, was unhappy that residents paid for services without the benefits they deserved and asked the two companies to up their game if they wanted an upward adjustment of tariffs.

Others also lambasted the entities for operational losses, attributing it to delayed responses and other operational mishaps.

Meanwhile, Dr Ishmael Ackah, the Executive Secretary of the PURC, said the overall objective of the engagement was to ensure that consumers were given the best of services.

He said the tariffs would be set on prevailing macroeconomic indicators and the financial viability of investment in line with the Commission’s templates and guidelines.

He said the engagement was also an opportunity for the citizenry to “influence the regulatory regime.”

Ms Sylvia Nushie, the Management Information System Manager of the ECG, touted the massive injection of capital into their operations and the plans of expansion and called on Ghanaians to bear with them.

She also urged the Bank of Ghana to deal with the depreciation of the cedi and government and public support to mitigate the increasing debt burden, which currently stood at GHC6.2billion.

Mr Seth Eric Atiepa, a Director of the Ghana Water Company Limited, noted some construction works and projects to boost production amid the growing cost of doing business and the need for stakeholders to share in the load.

He said the major problem of the company was the activities of illegal miners which had gone a long way to increase their production cost since the company had to use more chemicals to treat raw water, which is heavily polluted

Mr Ishmael Edjekumhene, Chairman of the Technical Committee of the PURC, acknowledged the need for improvement and prayed that by the close of June some concrete proposals would be established for use.

Nana Kobena Nketsia V, the Paramount Chief of Essikado, who chaired the engagement, said water continued to be an essential commodity that must be safeguarded by all.

He said social justice demanded that abusers of such natural heritage were dealt with, adding, “we all have a share in these resources ‘. GNA

 

Why I shunned APC presidential primary – Ex-minister, Nwajiuba

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Ex-Minister, Emeka Nwajiuba

The immediate past Minister of State for Education and presidential aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, has revealed the reasons behind his absence from the party’s ongoing presidential primary.

Aside from being among 28 presidential aspirants who bought the presidential nomination form, he was also the first cabinet member to resign his position in pursuing his ambition.

Giving his reasons on Wednesday in a statement he personally signed and titled, “Statement of Appreciation and thanksgiving”, the former minister said alleged “marginalization of South-East” was responsible for his absence.

The statement read:

I am issuing this statement after a careful review of our campaign for the presidential ticket of the APC.

First, I thank our Almighty God, creator and giver of all things, for the gift of everything we are or have. I then will thank all of the many persons, those afar and those around, who through personal services, prayers, texts, advise, financial gifts, donations, and numerous other means, encouraged me.

I thank my family, who have endured my incessant derision of their preference for a less public and risky, lifestyle.

I thank all my friends, well-wishers and even those who may not wish us all that well, but have played their parts in the National discuss.

I would urge that no one should be despondent or disappointed. My approach to the Nigeria presidency is hinged on being able to present a progressive vision of an inclusive, united and focused brand of energy to transform Nigeria into a wholesome economic powerhouse, whose citizens will be better secured to live more fulfilling.

I choose to take the tedious path of following the law, meeting requirements and staying disciplined, in other to sell a paradigm of same.

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NLC condemns employers that violate labour standards

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National Labor Congress, Ayuba Wabba

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned those violating international labour standards in different countries and workplaces.

The NLC President, Mr Ayuba Wabba, said this while making a presentation at the ongoing 110th Session of the International Labour Conference (ILO) on Wednesday in Geneva, Switzerland.

This year’s conference had:” Social Justice, decent work” as its theme.

Wabba was reacting to the report of the Director-General of International Labour Organisation (ILO), Mr Guy Ryder.

According to him, we are appalled and opposed to the growing resistance against trade unionism through obstructions of freedom of association, freedom to organise, and freedom to collectively bargain.

“The right to strike and the irresponsible violation of collective bargaining agreements especially by multinational companies is appalling,’’ he said.

He noted that globally, workers are concerned about the rise of fascism, ultra-nationalism, unilateralism, irresponsible capitalism, and despotism.

He noted that this had threatened not only the fabrics of harmonious industrial relations but also the foundations of global peace and our collective survival.

Wabba further noted that the aggression by Russia against Ukraine had turned about seven million Ukrainians into refugees, maimed and killed thousands more.

According to him, we should be worried that the war in Ukraine almost brought the world to the doorsteps of a nuclear winter.

“Currently, the global food and energy supply chain has been severely serrated by this war leading to hyperinflation, hunger and destitution in many countries.

“ It is workers and their families that suffer most during senseless wars like this.

“The working people of the world unequivocally denounce the ongoing human tragedy in Ukraine.

“We stand in solidarity with the workers and people of Ukraine. We demand a stop to the aggression now. We implore Russia to embrace dialogue, ‘’he said.

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Building collapse claims life of construction worker, another injured in Kano

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The building that caught fire

A collapsed two storey building in Kanti Kwari textile market in Kano State on Tuesday claimed the life of one construction worker, Abdulkadir Nasiru, 20-year-old.

It was gathered that Nasiru’s co-worker, Naziru Shafiu survived from the incident after he was rescued alive from the building which was under construction.

Confirming the incident to Vanguard, the spokesperson of the Kano State Fire Service, Saminu Yusif attributed the cause of the incident to the use of substandard building materials.

According to him, “we received a distress call around 12 noon on Tuesday about the incident.

“A two storey building under construction collapsed in Unity road, Kantin Kwari market.

“Two persons were trapped inside the building. One, Abdulkadir Nasir, 20-year-old was rescued alive while the other, Naziru Shafiu, 30-year-old was recovered dead. The corpse was evacuated to Nasarawa specialist hospital.

“The ground and first floor of the building have been completed but not yet plastered and not in use while work was ongoing on the last floor before the incident happened.

“The cause of the incident is use of substandard building materials,” Yusif however stated.

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Peter Obi, our Presidential candidate, LP affirms

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Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi

Labour Party, yesterday, debunked rumour making the round that it conducted parallel Presidential primaries that produced a factional Presidential candidate, in the person of one Samson Uchenna.

The party, in a statement issued by the Acting National Publicity Secretary, Abayomi Arabambi Oluwafemi and made available to newsmen in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, noted that the party never had parallel primaries.

Arabambi argued that though Uchenna was a Presidential aspirant on the platform of Labour Party, he withdrew his nominations to support Mr Peter Obi voluntarily.

The statement read: “the attention of Labour Party has been drawn to the criminal activities of PDP Vanguard against the Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi by falsely claiming that our former presidential aspirant by the name, Samson Uchenna has emerged as a factional presidential candidate on the platform of Labour Party.

“Labour Party here states categorically that this Samson Uchenna is not in any way our Party’s  presidential candidate. He is an aspirant on the platform of Labour Party who withdrew his nominations to support Mr Peter Obi voluntarily.

“The PDP Vanguard as an agent of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, is hereby advised to stay on the path of professionalism and avoid taking sides with faceless people who have no bearing with the legitimate political activities of the Labour Party (LP) on very weight issues as the transparently free, democratically credible, free and fair presidential primaries that brought in Peter Gregory Obi, the former Governor of Anambra State as the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the May 30, 2022 primaries that took place in Asaba, the Delta State capital in South Nigeria.

Source: vanguardngr.com

Kofi Sarpong attains new rank in Ghana Police

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Kofi Sarpong

Ghanaian Gospel Musician, Kofi Sarpong who doubles as a public servant has been promoted in the Ghana Police Service where he is a full time employee.

The ‘AyeyiNdowm‘ hitmaker is now an Assistant Commissioner of Police with the Ghana Police Service.

At the time of his breakthrough in the music industry, he was a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) which influenced him to add it to his stage name, making it DSP Kofi Sarpong. In an interview to announce a new stage name following promotion of his rank, the Police cum Musician mentioned that he now wants to be known as Kofi Sarpong because adding his ranks to his stage name will mean that he has to change his alias anytime he is promoted.

Announcing the news to his followers via a post on Facebook, the elated Kofi Sarpong wrote;“The God we serve never fails us, He makes all things beautiful ,thank u God for this promotion and new journey in my life I AM ACP KOFI SARPONG stay safe for Ghana.”

There is no record label in Ghana’ -Kwabena Kwabena

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Kwabena Kwabena

Ghana can brag about having gold, cocoa, and exceptional music talents like Sarkodie, Stonebwoy, Gyakie, Efya among others but it can’t brag about having a record label in the eyes of Kwabena Kwabena. According to the Ghanaian singer, despite the existence of Lynx Entertainment, Black Avenue Music, Sarkcess Music, Zylofon Music, among others, he sees no record label in Ghana.

Detailing his what has influenced his assertion, the ‘Adult Music’ hitmaker said the practice of some “record labels” in the country does not fall in line with what constitutes a record label globally.

Speaking on Hitz FM, Kwabena Kwabena was further queried about Lynx Entertainment and he said: “it’s someone’s business, I wouldn’t want to comment on that”.

However, he insisted that “what actually constitutes a record label there is none in Ghana. Record labels see talent, know the potential of the talent, build and groom the talent and make sure they get to the top, else they won’t touch it [the talent”.

According to the ‘Tokro’ singer, “Record labels invest for a period of about five years to see their returns”.

Sharing his thoughts about the music business in Ghana, Kwabena Kwabena said unlike the other parts of the world where record labels provide everything that will make its signed artists feel at ease, the opposite happens in Ghana.

“People do music here like buy and sell… like selling tomatoes for a profit. That is not music and record label. Here people come out saying I have bought him that and all that, if you are a record label, you can invest in an artiste and gain nothing, and you don’t come screaming because you are a record label,” he lamented.

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We deserve apology; Western Region Creative Arts players mad at Tourism Minister

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The current state of the Centre for National Culture in Sekondi-Takoradi

At a stakeholder engagement with the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture in Takoradi, the Minister, Dr. Awal Mohammed on June, 5, 2021 promised the people of Sekondi-Takoradi that, within a year, the deserted 32-year-old Centre for National Culture (CNC) at Sekondi will have a facelift to an international standard.

Dr. Awal’s one-year promise fell on June 5, 2022 but the Creative Arts Players in Western Region are yet to see any renovation of the CNC. This has infuriated the stakeholders in the Western Region who have shared their sentiments with The Chronicle.

Speaking to the Business Manager of Empire FM, Enoch Asare popularly known as Feeling Daddy, he stated that; “On our entertainment show, one of our disc jockeys, Magic George said the one year promise given by the Minister is not realistic and he cannot do it. At a point, I also started believing it that it cannot be done. He just raised our hopes and did nothing. I think we deserve apology for his failed promise.”

In his assertion, the Manager for Connect FM in Takoradi, Ransford Nana OseiAsare said; “If you make a promise, we expect that even if you’re unable to keep it, communicate it as to why it’s delayed or unable to materialize. I think this CNC issues has dragged for far too long and need to be looked it. The impression is that, the creative arts is taken for granted because this has lingered on for far too long before the regional minister even took over office.”

Macall Mensah who is the Programmes Manager of Beach FM also added that; “The minister was under no compulsion to say anything about the construction of the theatre if there was nothing in the offing. It is painful to learn that there has been no new development since the Hon. Minister made the promise. It cannot be emphasized enough the ease the theatre will bring to event organization in the region.More importantly is that, the theatre can easily pay for monies spent on it, considering the number of events that will be organized there. We shall continue to request for this government to make good of their promise and complete the Western Regional Centre for National Culture.”

“From the onset, I knew they were lies; these were things said to make the creative arts players feel they are also part of those he thinks about. Looking at the dilapidated nature of the CNC, the one year was not feasible, he said it to tickle us. They only pay attention to tourism and nothing else,” YoofiEyeson, an Entertainment Show host of Spice FM also stated.

“Has he even made efforts to come to the city to check how far things are going? We’ve even had two Creative Arts Ministers from the Region who didn’t even pay attention to the CNC and someone who doesn’t have any attachment to the region,” Mr. Eyeson added.

“It was a great joy for all stakeholders in the creative art industry in the Western Region when the Honorable Minister made that statement of getting our CNC to international standard. As a region that can’t boast of even one proper large event auditorium, this came as good news, although most of the stakeholders had huge doubt of it happening. Hold and behold, it’s been a year and not even a brush of paint has touched the wall. A venue that when made better can fetch the country some good money. This is a total disappointment and shame on the minister and his ministry. But I still comeback to say that industry players in Western Region are not angry enough. We still look like a joke to them. This is not something we are letting go. We will do everything possible to make sure the Western Regional Centre for National” AtoKwaminaOtoo, an Entertainment host of Connect FM added.

Efforts to reach the Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister proved futile, as calls to his number were not answered and those close to him refused to respond to the story.

John Kerry commits to look into case of missing British journalist

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John Kerry

The US climate envoy John Kerry has committed to pursuing the facts behind the disappearance of a veteran Guardian contributor and a celebrated Indigenous expert in the Brazilian Amazon.

Dom Phillips and Bruno Araújo Pereira were last seen on Sunday morning travelling by boat, illegal loggers, drug traffickers and security forces.
Kerry, a former US secretary of state, appears shocked at details of the case recounted by the Brazilian Indigenous leader Sonia Guajajara in a WhatsApp video of the encounter seen by the Guardian.
The exchange happened at a ceremony on Tuesday honouring Time magazine’s 100 most influential people of 2022, one of whom was Guajajara.
However, in a second WhatsApp video from the event, Guajajara said: “Unfortunately, I can’t even celebrate or commemorate being on this list because I have to lament … the disappearance of Indigenous activist Bruno and journalist Dom Phillips who have vanished, simply vanished, and no one knows where they are.

Source: theguardian.com

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