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Satellites hungry for gold, says Ghana U20 coach after Senegal win

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Black Satellites coach Desmond Offei

Black Satellites coach Desmond Offei says his team has set sights on winning gold at the African Games after reaching the final of the competition.

Ghana defeated U20 African champions Senegal 1-0 at the Accra Sports Stadium to book a date with Uganda on Friday.

Rose Amoanimaa Yeboah won gold for Ghana in High Jump

Michael Ephson’s late strike was all Ghana needed to stay in contention for a gold medal at the tournament being held in Accra.

“The final is for them-the boys. In my opinion, the training is for us (coaches), the match is for the players. The job is done beforehand… the boys are well prepared for this tournament, they keep growing and their mentality is incredible,” said the coach after the game.

“They are very hungry, it’s a final we are going to enjoy it 100 percent,” he added.

In a difficult match in Accra, the Black Satellites weathered the storm and took their chance when it mattered.

“In the first half we didn’t create enough chances, not enough clear-cut chances, but we dug deep and eventually we got rewarded. My boys are not wasteful, we had one clear chance and we finished it. I can’t recall any part of the game where we squandered any chances,” he concluded. Credit: ghanasoccernet.com

Jubilee House tells Parliament: Hey, Don’t Bring Your Anti-Gay Bill Here! …Until all court cases are settled

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Nana Asante Bediatuo- Secretary to the president

Jubilee House has sternly warned Parliament to desist from transmitting the recently passed Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill to the Presidency.

According to the Government House, it is aware of two pending orders for interlocutory injunction, restraining Parliament from transmitting the bill to the President, asking him to sign.

The Executive Secretary to the President, Nana Asante Bediatuo has, therefore, told the Clerk to Parliament, Cyril Nsiah to hold his horses until the matter is resolved by the apex court.

“In the circumstances, you are kindly requested to cease and desist from transmitting the bill to the President until the matters before the Supreme Court are resolved,” Bediatuo stated in a letter he has written to the Clerk.

SERVED APPLICATIONS

In Jubilee House’s letter, Nana Asante Bediatuo informed Cyril Nsiah that the Office of the President had been made aware that both applications had been duly served on the House.

On that basis, it is Jubilee House’s contention that it would be “improper” for Parliament to transmit the Anti-Gay bill to the President, as it would be “equally improper” for the Office to receive same, “until the Supreme Court determines the matters raised in the suits.”

Further, the letter disclosed that the Attorney General has advised the President against taking any action on the bill as the matter is still pending in court.

SETTLED LAW

Referring to law, the Secretary to the President noted that it is settled law that during the pendency of an interlocutory injunction application, the status quo ought to be preserved.

Meaning that no action should be taken that would result in prejudicing the injunctive relief sought and undermining the authority of the court.

DIPLOMATIC CORPS

The Presidency, in the letter, rehashed what the President told members of the Diplomatic Corps in his 2024 new year message to the ambassadors and high commissioners who make up the Corps.

He announced that a concerned citizen had invoked the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, challenging the constitutionality of the bill, and, to that end, he called on everyone to cease fire until the Supreme Court pronounces judgement on the constitutionality or otherwise of the bill.

“I think it will serve little purpose to go, at this stage, into the details of the origin of this proposed law, which is yet to reach my desk. But suffice it to say that I have learned that, today [March 7, 2024], a challenge has been mounted at the Supreme Court by a concerned citizen to the constitutionality of the proposed legislation,” the president said.

“In the circumstances, it would be as well for all of us to hold our hands and await the decision of the court before any action is taken. The operation of the institutions of the Ghanaian state will determine the future trajectory of the rule of law and human rights compliance in our country,” President Akufo-Addo further said.

ASSURANCE

In his address, President Akufo-Addo assured the diplomatic community that despite the passage of the Anti-LGBTQI+ Bill, Ghana will not let slip her enviable and long-standing record as a country that respects the fundamental human rights of all persons within its boundaries.

President Akufo-Addo said he was aware of the difficulties some of Ghana’s international partners have with the bill as passed by Parliament.

“I am aware that last week’s bipartisan passage by Parliament of the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill, on a private member’s motion, has raised considerable anxieties in certain quarters of the diplomatic community and amongst some friends of Ghana that she may be turning her back on her hitherto enviable, long-standing record of human rights observance and attachment to the rule of law.

“I want to assure you that no such backsliding will be contemplated or occasioned,” he remarked.

SUITS

Dr. Amanda Odoi and a journalist, Richard Sky have both filed writs at the Supreme Court against the passage of the bill.

 

 

Asante Bediatuo has no power to write to Parliament -Mahama

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John Dramani Mahama

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, has criticized a letter from the President’s secretary to Parliament asking the legislative House not to transmit the Anti-Bill to him to sign into law.

“…but everyone who is a lawyer will tell you that the President’s secretary has no authority to write such a letter because Parliament is obligated by the constitution to send every Bill to the President. So you cannot tell Parliament not to do its job,” the former President said.

Mr. Mahama who argued that a directive to Parliament contradicts the 1992 Constitution was speaking at a Town Hall meeting at Banda, as part of his tour of the Oti Region.

He stated that, “…this morning I woke up to see a letter from the Secretary to the President to Parliament warning them against transmitting the letter to the Presidency”.

The former President claimed that the letter was disrespectful and seemed to suggest that the President’s secretary had power over parliament. “If you look at how he wrote the letter, it was disrespectful, he wrote it as if he has some powers than parliament and this questions the country’s democracy”, he complained.

Minority’s response

The former minority leader and Tamale South Member of Parliament, Haruna Iddrisu has also expressed his dissatisfaction with the letter saying the office of the President is hindering Parliament’s work.

As a result, he has called for the letter signed by the Secretary to the President, Nana Asante Bediatuo, to be disregarded for failing to follow Parliament’s Standing Orders.

“Politically, what power does the President’s secretary have writing to the Clerk of Parliament and not the President himself, writing directly to the Speaker as is required of our Standing Orders, so that officially it can be read as communication from the President?” Mr Iddrisu asked.

“So ideally this paper means nothing and should be ignored by the Clerk because the President must sign communication to Parliament addressed to the Speaker,” he noted.

Mr. Iddrisu who said this while addressing the house yesterday stressed that the letter, which seeks to prevent Parliament from performing its duties, reflects President Akufo-Addo’s “quest for predominance” over other organs of state including the legislature.

“That is unacceptable and must be fought by all persons who love democracy and cherish the principles and values of the 1992 Constitution. This is a monumental threat to Ghana’s democracy and a monumental threat to Parliament as an institution. By Article 93 we are clothed with legislative authority and mandate,” he emphasized.

The Anti-LGBTQ Bill         

Last month, Parliament passed the Anti-LGBTQ Bill. The bill aims to uphold proper human sexual rights and Ghanaian family values, while prohibiting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ+), and related activities.

The bill in its current form proposes a jail term ranging from six months to three years for those found engaged in same-sex activities, with a more severe punishment of three to five years for promoters and activists of LGBTQ rights.

Following this, it has stirred controversy on whether it should be passed into law or not. While Religious bodies have called on the president to assent to the bill, some Civil society organization (CSO) and International bodies have condemned the bill saying it infringes upon the Human Rights Law.

Jinapor lauds GAF for helping to fight illegal Mining 

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Minister Jinapor interacting with the CDS after the meeting

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel A. Jinapor, has commended the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) for the frontal role it continues to play in the implementation of various policies and initiatives by the Ministry.

Speaking during a courtesy call on the Chief of Defence Staff, Lieutenant General Thomas Oppong-Peprah yesterday, Jinapor touted the collaboration between the Ministry and GAF in various areas including illegal mining, land guard situations and implementation of the government’s flagship afforestation program, Green Ghana Project.

He expressed his heartfelt appreciation of the Ministry to the Armed Forces for always availing itself to the Ministry to execute projects that serves the country.

Disclosing the purpose of his visit, the Minister informed the CDS that, the Ministry, in consultation with relevant stakeholders have agreed to hold the 2024 commemorative tree planting with a target of 10 million trees for the 4th edition of the Green Ghana Project at Burma Camp, which is the base of the Ghana Armed Forces.

The commemorative tree planting ceremony will be performed by President Akufo-Addo to officially kick off the nationwide tree planting exercise.

With this year’s edition slated for the headquarters of the GAF, Samuel Jinapor thought it right to initiate early engagement with the CDS and also court his support.

With the Ministry targeting 10 million trees for the fourth edition of the program on June 7, 2024, the minister appealed to the CDS to once again collaborate with the Ministry to ensure its effectiveness by providing logistical support.

He also leveraged on the meeting to officially congratulate Lieutenant General Thomas Oppong-Peprah on his appointment as CDS.

The CDS, Lieutenant General Thomas Oppong-Peprah, commended the Lands Minister and officials of the Ministry for making efforts to congratulate him on his elevation to the apex of Ghana’s military leadership.

He assured that the relationship and collaboration between his outfit and the Ministry will be strengthened under his watch. On the Green Ghana Project, Lieutenant General Thomas Oppong-Peprah welcomed the responsibility and honour as host of the commemorative tree planting ceremony and promised of its success.

On the issue of logistics, he stated that the Army will make available every resources needed for the successful implementation of the project.

The Green Ghana Project, which is in its fourth year, is the flagship forestry project of the government.

Access roads in Sunyani undergoing repair works      

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Tarring and some repair works on access roads in the Sunyani Township and parts of the Municipality have begun.During a round visit, the Ghana News Agency (GNA) noticed that some potholes on access roads in the Township had been repaired, thereby facilitating the movements of vehicles, drivers and their economic activities.

Hitherto, residents and commercial drivers had been upset about the deplorable and worsened conditions of some access roads in the Sunyani township and parts of the municipality.

Among these roads that attracted the displeasure of the people was the abandoned work on the construction of the 10-kilometer Kuotokrom-Yawhima stretch.
However, at the time of the GNA’s visit to that stretch on Tuesday, work on the project had resumed with the contractors sighted putting finishing touches to tarring works on one side of the dual carriage road.

Leveling work on the other lane had also been completed to pave way for works to begin on the prima sealing on that side.
The Sunyani-based Road construction firm, SAMES Construction Limited is executing this project, with an additional five kilometer stretch of the Sunyani Estate and the Regional Coordinating Council roads.

Mr Dominic Afriyie, the site Engineer of the SAMES construction limited told the GNA that so far about 2.4 kilometres of that stretch had been tarred and assured that the entire road construction work would be completed this year.

“We have also finished the prima sealing at the estate component of the road and we will soon begin that of the regional administration,” he added.
The GNA noticed that some potholes on the main Sunyani-Abesim highway had also been repaired, easing vehicular traffic flow on that stretch.

Due to the unusual vehicular traffic in the morning and evening because of the potholes that had developed around the CASBE section of that stretch, some workers were often stranded for hours as taxi drivers refused to use the road.

Mrs Victoria Darkwa, the Bono Regional Maintenance Engineer of the Urban Roads Department told the GNA that a contract had been awarded for repair works on some of the major roads in the Sunyani municipality, and parts of the region.

With the contract, she said the department would ensure that at least all the major access roads in the Sunyani Township which required repair works would be done.
Mr Kwasi Ameyaw-Cheremeh, the Member of Parliament for Sunyani East said he had intensified monitoring to ensure that access roads in the municipality which needed rehabilitation works were captured and repaired.

Touching on the resumption of work on the Kuotokrom-Yahima stretch, the MP also the Board Chairman of the Bui Power Authority, Managers of the Bui Generating Station (BGS) commended the government for the project.

It said the road project was very dear to the heart of the people, and that they would ensure that the work on the dual carriage stretch was completed on schedule.
Besides that, Mr Ameyaw-Cheremeh said construction works on standard astro-turf pitches for the Abesim and Penkwase communities would commence very soon to unearth and nurture the football talents, not only in those communities, but throughout the municipality.

Mr John Ansu Kumi, the Sunyani Municipal Chief Executive said revenue collection at the Kuotokrom, Yawhima and surrounding settlements would now be easier for collectors.
He said regrettably, most traders and taxpayers in the area had remained unreceptive to the Assembly’s revenue collectors for some time now, due to the poor condition of the Kuotokrom-Yawhima road.

From Dennis Peprah, Kuotokrom

GNA

The Negative Economic Impact Of Undersea Cable Disruptions

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The global data service industry has experienced tremendous growth over the past few decades, with the proliferation of internet-connected devices and the increasing demand for fast and reliable data transmission.

Undersea cables play a critical role in enabling this connectivity by carrying vast amounts of data across oceans to connect different regions of the world. However, disruptions to these undersea cables can have severe consequences on data service, leading to negative economic impacts.

Undersea cables are the backbone of the global telecommunications network, carrying over 95% of international data traffic. These cables are typically made of fibre-optic strands that transmit data as pulses of light, allowing for high-speed and reliable data transmission.

However, these cables are vulnerable to disruptions caused by natural disasters, human activities, and cable malfunctions. When an undersea cable is disrupted, data service can be severely affected, leading to slow internet speeds, dropped connections, and even complete loss of connectivity.

The effects of undersea cable disruptions on data service can be felt on a global scale. For example, in 2008, a series of undersea cable cuts in the Mediterranean Sea caused widespread internet outages in the Middle East, South Asia, and North Africa, disrupting businesses, government services, and everyday communications.

More recently, in 2020, a cable break in the Pacific Ocean disrupted internet connectivity in multiple Pacific island countries, impacting their ability to communicate with the rest of the world.

The negative economic impacts of undersea cable disruptions are significant and wide-ranging. One of the most immediate consequences is the loss of productivity for businesses that rely on data services for their operations. When data service is disrupted, businesses may not be able to access critical information, communicate with customers, or conduct online transactions, leading to financial losses.

Additionally, disruptions to data service can affect international trade, as companies rely on high-speed internet connections to conduct cross-border transactions and communicate with partners overseas.

Furthermore, undersea cable disruptions can have long-term economic impacts on countries that rely on data services for their economic growth. For example, countries in Africa and Asia that are connected to the global internet through undersea cables may face challenges in attracting foreign investment and developing their digital economies if their internet connectivity is unreliable.

In addition, undersea cable disruptions can hinder the delivery of essential services such as healthcare, education, and disaster management, impacting the overall development of a country.

To address the challenges posed by undersea cable disruptions, several solutions can be implemented. First, diversifying the routing of undersea cables can help mitigate the impact of disruptions by providing alternative paths for data transmission.

By investing in multiple cable routes and establishing redundancy in the network, countries can minimize the risk of widespread outages caused by single cable breaks. Additionally, deploying advanced monitoring and repair technologies can help expedite the detection and repair of undersea cable faults, reducing the downtime associated with disruptions.

Furthermore, promoting collaboration between government, industry, and international organizations can strengthen the resilience of undersea cable networks and improve coordination in response to disruptions.

By sharing information and resources, stakeholders can work together to address the challenges posed by undersea cable disruptions and ensure the continuity of data service for all users.

Additionally, investing in the development of alternative technologies such as satellite communication and terrestrial networks can provide backup options for data transmission in the event of undersea cable disruptions.

In conclusion, undersea cable disruptions can have significant effects on data service and lead to negative economic impacts for countries and businesses that rely on internet connectivity.

By implementing proactive measures to strengthen the resilience of undersea cable networks and investing in alternative technologies, the global community can mitigate the impact of disruptions and ensure the continuity of data service.

As the demand for high-speed and reliable data transmission continues to grow, it is essential to address the challenges posed by undersea cable disruptions to support the digital economy and promote sustainable development.

By Aaron Babako Korkormissah.

 (Korkormissahaaronbabako@gmail.com)

The views expressed in this article are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect The Chronicle’s stance.

Editorial: This is timely, EC

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Anyone who has the security of this country at heart might have cringed when it emerged last week that the undersea cable that helps to give us internet services had been damaged. But for around the clock efforts put in by the telecom companies, our national economy, which depends virtually on digitisation would have crashed.

Since the issue was above Ghana, as her sister countries in West Africa and beyond also suffered from the same problem, the opposition parties, this time round, did not make capital out of it.

But we dare say that if this problem had occurred before, during and immediately after presidential and parliamentary elections in December, this year, our motherland would have been plunged into chaos.

Politicians and civil society organisations who are doing objective discussions about what has happened and proffering solutions would have been singing a different tune, extrapolating that the government was plotting to rig the elections.

Since many wars on the continent of Africa came as a result of disputed elections, this country would have been set on fire, as a result of such reckless statements from people who should have known better.

The Chronicle is, therefore, happy with the statement from the Electoral Commission (EC) that the December 24 presidential and parliamentary elections will not be dependent on the internet.

The process for declaration of both presidential and parliamentary elections results is done manually and, therefore, any disruption in internet services will not affect the 2024 general election, the Director of Electoral Services at the Electoral Commission, Dr Serebour Quaicoe, was quoted as saying by the state owned Daily Graphic.

Dr Quaicoe, who was speaking in an interview with the paper allayed the fears and concerns expressed by some Ghanaians that the recent Internet disruption if experienced on the Election Day might have affected the outcome of the polls.

“Our results declaration process is basically manual. The Biometric Verification Devices use SD cards with the data on them and they don’t use Internet, so there is no way the 2024 elections will be affected if there are issues with Internet connectivity, as being experienced now,” he reportedly told the paper.

Though The Chronicle finds it very interesting that the Daily Graphic decided to bury such a sensitive information from the EC in the middle pages of the paper, instead of giving it prominence at the front page, we respect their editorial decision. What is important is that the information has come out and it is going to be a public record.

But this should not be the end of the journey – the EC must take it upon itself to properly educate Ghanaians that truncation in internet connectivity or services should it happen on the day of the election cannot affect the outcome of the polls.

This will help avert the situation where those who want to see Ghana in the abyss will take advantage of lack of internet connectivity, should the problem arise, to incite the youth to cause mayhem.

As the Akan adage goes, a tree stump that can pierce your sole must always be uprooted to avoid the danger of injuring another person. In our opinion, the lack of internet connectivity problem being experienced at the moment is a serious threat to our national security.

We must, therefore, take the necessary steps as the EC had already started doing, to allay any fear that it can affect our national election should we experience it on the Election Day.

 

Culture, Adventure and Community: The unforgettable Experience of the Heritage Caravan 2024

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On Sunday, March 3, 2024 about 170 enthusiastic patrons, known as ‘Caravanites’, embarked on the highly-anticipated Citi FM/Citi TV 2024 Heritage Caravan. It was a transformative journey spanning 8 days to explore 14 regions of Ghana.

This immersive journey provided a deep dive into the heart of Ghana, showcasing its rich cultural diversity to the eager Caravanites.

The Heritage Caravan serves as a vibrant exploration of Ghana’s cultural tapestry, blending history, gastronomy, and entertainment in every region it embraces.

 

The Journey

Throughout the 8-day expedition, participants whose ages range between early 20s and mid 70s experienced a journey of a lifetime, being exposed to the diverse cultures of Ghana.

The 8- day journey took ‘Caravanites’ through the Volta, Eastern, Ashanti, Bono, Ahafo, Bono East, Upper East, North East, Northern, Savannah, Western North, Western and Central Regions, before returning to the Greater Accra Region.

Anticipation and Excitement

For many participants, especially those travelling outside the Greater Accra Region for the first time, the journey was filled with anticipation and excitement.

It provided a learning curve for many as they delved into the stories behind various tourist sites, whilst others saw it as an opportunity to have fun away from their busy schedules.

Volta Region

In the Volta Region, participants indulged in a Volta Food Bazaar and a Kente Durbar, savoring local dishes and enjoying waist breaking borborbor dances by cultural troupes.

Eastern Region

In the Eastern Region, patrons literally “discovered the unknown” meals of the region at a lunch hosted by the Regional Minister, Seth Acheampong. The breathtaking mountainous and valley scenes of the region could easily pass as dessert for patrons as they strained from right to left taking in the views.

Ashanti Region

The journey then transitioned to the Ashanti region, where participants visited the prestigious Manhyia Palace Museum and witnessed the return of looted artifacts.

Other Regions

The adventure continued with visits to natural wonders such as the Kintampo Waterfalls in the Bono East Region and the Paga Crocodile Pond in the Upper East Region, where those wild reptiles allowed patrons to pose for pictures with them as they lied motionless at the bank of the pond enjoying the hot sun rays that land on their thick backs.

Northern Region

In the Northern Regional capital, Tamale, a cultural night at the Dakpema Palace did not only expose Caravanites to the beautiful dances and songs of Dagbon, but also, to the spectacular performance of horse riders who proved that even horses can dance when the rhythm is good.

 

 

Savannah Region

The Mole National Park in the Savannah Region brought many patrons face to face for the first time with mountain sized elephants which they hitherto, had only seen on television screens and pictures. The sight of the largest animal on earth was perhaps, one of the major highlights of the trip.

Western Region

Having done 7 out of the 8 day journey, the elegant Maaha Beach Resort in the Western Region was just the right relaxation spot for patrons to cool off. A formal dinner and a bonfire night climaxed by barefoot walks on the sandy beaches of Nzema land was heavenly.

Rich Culture

Throughout the expedition, participants celebrated Ghana’s rich cultural heritage, interacted with local communities and formed lasting memories.

Returning to Accra and the pressures of work and life was the last thing Caravanites wished for, but alas, the journey had to end as they grudgingly and reluctantly dragged their luggage out of the buses parked at the premises of Citi TV before disappearing into the night skies towards home.

The success of the Heritage Caravan was made possible through the support of sponsors such as the National Lottery Authority, Hollard Insurance, GB Foods among others.

By Leticia Osei, with files from Umaru Sanda Amadu

SSNIT boss suggests digital entrepreneurship to investors

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Director-General of SSNIT, Dr John Ofori-Tenkorang

Dr John Ofori-Tenkorang, the Director-General of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), has urged Ghanaian entrepreneurs and corporate executives to prioritise digital entrepreneurship to foster sustainable economic development.

He also charged them to pursue innovation to overcome the challenges that were associated with digital entrepreneurship to take advantage of the opportunities that came with the digital economy.

Speaking at the 14th Ghana Entrepreneurs and Corporate Executive Awards, in Accra, over the weekend, Dr Ofori-Tenkorang stressed the importance of the digital entrepreneurship for a sustainable economic development.

“If anyone ever doubted digital entrepreneurship as a tool for economic development, the answer will be to look at the COVID era and how it would have been nearly impossible to live our lives without digital entrepreneurs and digitised products and services.

“Almost all businesses were forced to migrate to digital platforms or strengthen already existing ones,” he said.

The Awards was to recognise, celebrate and reward entrepreneurs and corporate executives who had contributed significantly to the socio-economic development of the country.

This year’s event was on the theme: “Promoting Digital Entrepreneurship as a Tool for Sustainable Digital Economic Development”.

In all, 36 entrepreneurs and corporate executives including some diplomats were awarded.

Dr Ofori-Tenkorang noted that the impact of digital technologies on businesses had been profound, stressing that it had enabled them (businesses) to reach broader markets, positively impacted efficiency, driven innovation and brought significant transformation across various sectors.

However, he explained that it had also come with it fierce competition in the marketplace due to entry barriers.

“Now, you can start a business from your bedroom, and because entry barriers have been lowered, you have got to be on top of your game. So, this makes it challenging for entrepreneurs to differentiate themselves and gain recognition.

“It also brings cybersecurity threats such as data breaches, hacking, malware, ransomware. Protecting sensitive information and ensuring security protection of digital assets is a big challenge,” he added.

Entrepreneurs, Dr Ofori-Tenkorang said, must therefore, find ways to navigate those challenges, adding that they must learn to adapt, innovate and effectively manage all those associated risks.

For the digital ecosystem to thrive, Dr Ofori-Tenkorang urged collaboration between the private sector, government and also called for various inter-institutional collaborations.

“We need to collaborate with government, agencies, industries, stakeholders, academia and civil society organisations to foster support for digital entrepreneurship and sustainable economic development,” he said.

“We need to advocate for policies and regulations that support digital entrepreneurship and sustainability,” he added.

He urged them to promote initiatives within their organisations by providing access to digital tools and platforms, such as payment platforms and user-friendly mobile apps for underserved communities to bridge the digital divide.

Some of the awarded categories were Ghana’s Greatest Entrepreneur of All Time Award 2023, which went to six entrepreneurs – Mr. Alex Apau Dadey, Executive Chairman, KGL Group; Dr. Osei Kwame, Executive Chairman Despite Group of Companies; Dr. Ernest Ofori Sarpong, Executive Chairman, Special Group of Companies; Dr. Daniel McKorley Founder and Chairman, McDan Group; Mr. Moses Baiden Jnr., Founder and Chairman, Margins ID Group and Mr. Mukesh V. Thakwani, Founder & Chairman, B5 PLUS Group.

Others were: Outstanding Pharmaceutical Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2023, which went to Dr. Kofi Addo-Agyekum, Founder/Chief Executive Officer, Kofikrom Pharmacy Limited; Nana Akomea, Managing Director    , Intercity STC Coaches Limited, Outstanding Chief Executive Officer of the Year Award 2023 (Transport Sector); Dr. Anthony Kwesi Aubynn, Board Chairman, ARB Apex Bank PLC & Amenfiman Rural Bank PLC picked up the Outstanding Board Chair of the Year Award 2023 (Private Sector).

Also, Mr. Bice Osei-Kuffour, Managing Director, Ghana Post Company Limited, adjudged the Most Innovative Chief Executive Officer of the Year Award 2023, while the Lifetime Achievement Award 2023 (Public Sector) went to Ms. Elizabeth Akua Ohene, Board Chair of SSNIT.

Mr Jean Claude Galea Mallia, Maltese High Commissioner to Ghana, was also awarded with the Outstanding Ambassador of the Year Award 2023.

GNA

 

Kumasi bizman allegedly defrauds public servant off US$91k

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Accra Circuit Court

Kwame Oduro Amoakohene, a Kumasi based businessman has been charged before an Accra Circuit Court for allegedly defrauding a close friend, Dorothy Yeboah, who is a Public Servant off US$91,000 under the disguise of selling to her a Mercedes Benz.

When the case was called in the court, presided over by Mrs Afia Owusua Appiah on Monday, this week, Kwame Oduro Amoakohene and the Prosecuting Officer, DSP Maxwell Opponent were not present.  The Counsel for the accused, Francis Adjei was, however, present.

Francis Adjei, holding brief for Bismarck Nsiah Aboagye, told the court that the accused was unwell and that he was seeking medical attention at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH).

The court, therefore, adjourned the case to next month, April 18, 2024.

Background 

The Public Servant, Dorothy Yeboah, a resident of Accra and Kwame Oduro Amoakohene, a self-style businessman had been friends for about four years.

During their friendship, Kwame usually discussed some of his business plans with Dorothy, which the latter does not show interest.

On July 16, 2023, Kwame brought up a new proposal to Dorothy, that he has some vehicles for sale in the United States of America and forwarded pictures of some vehicles to Dorothy, including a Mercedes Benz, which he claimed was available at a discounted price of US$36,000.00 plus shipment.

Kwame allegedly told the complainant that he needed part payment to enable him travel to the USA to prepare the vehicle, while the balance is transferred to him later.

The Complainant became convinced and paid a deposit of US$22,000.00 to Kwame and in September 2023, the suspect travelled to the United States.

When he got to the United States, he demanded that the Complainant paid the balance into his Consolidated Bank of Ghana account, which she obliged, by paying GH¢160,000.00 equivalent of US$14,000.00.

Kwame, after receiving the funds, told the complainant that the said Mercedes Benz was no longer readily available and pleaded to be given time to arrange the vehicle for her.

On September 27, 2023 Kwame once again sent pictures of another Mercedes Benz, which he claimed was available for sale at US$55,000.00 including shipment to Ghana.

Since the complainant was not having money at the time, Kwame convinced her to share the pictures and price of the vehicle with her friends.

The Complainant managed to get the attention of one of her friends, who showed interest in the vehicle and the suspect gave his account number to the Complainant for payment, covering the said vehicle.

The public Servant paid the US$55,000.00 into the account provided by the suspect, making it a total sum of US$91,000.00.

After receiving the money, Kwame further forwarded pictures of some other vehicles, which he claimed he bought, instead of the agreed ones.

The complainant insisted that the vehicles were shipped after receiving several flimsy excuses from the suspect.

On October 12, 2023 he forwarded tracking numbers to the Complainant, showing that he had shipped two containers, containing the Complainant’s vehicles.

While monitoring the arrival of the containers, Kwame further demanded an extra US$5,000.00 from the Complainant with claims that he was using the money to ship her second container.

The Complainant became alarmed and suspicious of Kwame, as well as the tracking numbers, which turned out to be false.

She reported the case to Police, leading to the arrest of Kwame. During investigation, he admitted to the offence in his investigating statement.

He paid US$10,000.00 as partial refund of the money collected from the Complainant.

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