President Nana Akufo Addo has expressed the country’s gratitude to ex President John Dramani Mahama for supervising a peaceful transition of power to his (Akufo Addo) government which assumed power on January 7, 2017.

According to him, irrespective of all the settlement issues surrounding ex President Mahama, he must be commended for seeing to a smooth transfer of power, a development which is not common on the African continent.

The Ghanaian media space was last week filled with news relating to the retirement settlement of ex President John Mahama following news that he’d requested that the residence in which he lived as the sitting president should be given to him as part of his retirement package.

The issue sparked agitation among a section of the public who urged President Akufo Addo to decline ex President Mahama’s request as it will set a bad precedence.

Following the controversy, Mr Mahama in a letter to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo rescinded his interests in his current place of residence, No. 3 Prestige Link, Cantonments and his proposed office, No. 6, 3rd Avenue , Ridge, all in Accra.

He explained that the requests have threatened the relationships between the current New Patriotic Party government and his former government.

“It would appear that these requests threaten to mar the spirit of cooperation with which we as co-chairs of the joint transition team have managed the smooth transfer of power from my administration to yours. I believe that this controversy is absolutely not needed in these early days as the government settles into office,” Mr Mahama wrote.

“I do recognise that these are facilities that are conventionally extended to presidents that leave office and I am also mindful of the approval by the Parliament of the republic of Ghana on Wednesday, January 4, 2017, at its 22nd sitting of the third meeting of the 4th session.

In the letter which was copied to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Mr Mahama also accused some persons in government of creating the false impression that he requested to purchase the property.

But President Akufo Addo while speaking at a thanksgiving service organized for him by his chirch, the Accra Ridge Church on Sunday January 15, to thank God for his election and successful swearing in as the Fifth 5th President of the Fourth Republic said ex President Mahama must be celebrated for his statemanship.

“Our thanks on this occasion goes to my predessessor the President John Mahama, who followed in the worthy footsteps of his illustrous predessessors, the President Jerry John Rawlings, the President John Agyekum Kufour and supervised a peaceful transmission of power. Despite the controversies surrounding his settlement, his conduct has been a credit to the nation and we must all give thanks to the Almight God.”

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President Nana Akufo Addo has asked the Chief Executive Officer of COCOBOD, Dr Stephen Opuni to vacate his position by close of today, Friday January 13, 2017.

He’s to hand over to the President’s rep at the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Dr Owusu Afriyie Akoto.

The directive was contained in a letter signed by Executive Secretary to the President, Nana Asante Badiatuo.

Dr Opuni until his appointment to COCOBOD in 2013 was the Chief Executive Officer of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA).

He replaced Anthony Fofie.

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The Greater Accra Regional Organizer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Anthony Nukpenu has described the sacking of the Chief Executive Officer of COCOBOD, Dr. Stephen Opuni as welcome news and a good riddance.

President Nana Akufo Addo relieved Dr Opuni of his position with a letter signed by the Executive Secretary to the president Nana Asante Bediatuo.asking the latter to vacate post not later than 5:00pm Friday, January 13, 2017.

The directive, the letter said, is pursuant to section 14(1) of the Presidential (Transition) Act, 2012 (Act 845).

“In view of the urgency attached to this matter, please ensure that you hand over and cease to act as Chief Executive of Ghana Board not later than 5:00pm on January 13, 2017,” the letter said.

The directive is part of the president’s effort to constitute his government and deliver on the promises made during the campaign.

Dr Opuni was appointed Chief Executive of Ghana COCOBOD on 30th November, 2013.

His tenure at COCOBOD was characterized by allegations of corruption over the years, which sparked calls for his sack. Both the General Agricultural Workers Union and the Industrial Commercial Workers Union have accused Dr Opuni of corruption and condemned his leadership style, which they contended was militating against the growth of the cocoa sector.

“The orruption going on in the COCOBOD under Dr Stephen Opuni must be exposed as a matter of citizen responsibility. It is important not to personalise this issue, we don’t have any personal problem with Dr Stephen Opuni. “In doing things that are not right, he has not respected the labour laws of this country. We have talked about that in our press conference held about a week ago” General Secretary if GAWU Kingsley Offei Nkansah said on April 29, 2016.

He’s a known member of the NDC and was also accused of using proceeds from the sale of cocoa to fund the NDC’s electioneering campaign during the December 2016 general elections. But he appears to have stepped on a lot of toes of senior NDC members with his perceived poor human relations.

Speaking to Kasapa News, Anthony Nukpenu expressed hope that Dr Opuni having been sacked will now stop being arrogant and learn how to respect his fellow human beings.

“Opuni as CEO of FDA before going to COCOBOD never showed respec to NDC senior members, he disrespected virtually everyone in the party. I’m wondering which executive in NDC will sympathize with him having been booted out of office. He deserves even more than the kind of letter that was given him because he’s such a disrespectful person to his fellow human beings. Over time many people felt that he would change with respect to his bad human relation but sadly, he never changed. Knowing the kind of enemies he’s created at COCOBOD, I least expected him to stay in office to be sacked by a new President. That is a shame. As he exits that office, he should learn to live well with his fellow human beings.”

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Manhyia Palace exluded utility and essential services providers from the ban on the movement of persons on the night of Thursday January 19, as part of funeral rites of the late Asantehemaa, (Queenmother) Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II which comes off this week.

A statement signed by the Chief of Staff of Manhyia Palace, Kofi Badu said, staff of the Ghana National Fire Service, Ghana Water Company and Electricity Company of Ghana are free to move about on the said day to conduct their legitimate duties.

As part of the arrangements for the burial of the queenmother who’s also the mother of the Overlord of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfour Osei Tutu II, no one is to be seen on the streets, from Bantama to Breman, from 6:00pm of Thursday, January 19 to 3:00am of Friday January 20.

The Asanteman Council has said that the Manhyia Palace will not be held accountable for the lives of people and domestic animals that are seen outside at the said time.

It has cautioned the public to stay indoors within the period stipulated by authorities in order to have the deceased queenmother buried successfully according to the demands of tradition.

The late Asantehemaa died on November 14, 2016 aged 111.

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The Ghana Education Service (GES) has suspended with immediate effect, the transfer of all categories of staff both teaching and non-teaching.

According to the GES, for the avoidance of doubt, mid-stream transfer is also included in the ban, adding that if for any special reason or unavoidable circumstances a transfer has to be made, permission should be sought from the Director-General.

A statement signed by the Director-General, Mr A.M Kor, it is the expectation of Managment that Regional/District Directors of Education, Managers of Educational Units and Heads of Institutions would disserminate the information.

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One person has lost his life in a gory accident that happened in the central region last night around 7pm.

The accident which happened at Bicycle Junction near Gomoa Akotsi on the Winneba- Kasoa highway involved a Toyota Hiace and a Sprinter bus.

The Toyota Hiace with registration GR 5164-16 was heading to Awutu Akrampa , a suburb of Awutu Senya from Gomoa Asebu with footballers who had taken part in a match at Gomoa Akrampa but the driver’s attempt to overtake two cars in front of him was unsuccessful resulting in a head-on collision with an oncoming Sprinter bus with registration number GE 5061-11.

An eye witness who survived the accident as she was on board the Sprinter bus told Kasapa News’ Central Regional Correspondent Kwaku Baah-Acheamfour that the accident could have been avoided if not for the fact that the Sprinter bus driver was also speeding as they headed towards Kasoa.

One person died instantly having her head completely cut off in the process while 5 others sustained serious injuries and have been rushed to the trauma and specialists Hospital at Winneba.

It took over 30 minutes before a joint force of the Budumburam fire service officers and the Awutu Bereku police were able to find the severed head of the deceased.

The Awutu Bereku Police Commander ASP Samuel Shadrack Amfoh also blamed the accident on over speeding as well as failure of the part of the drivers to observe traffic regulations.

He adds that the police are hunting for the sprinter driver who absconded when the accident occurred so he assists them in their investigations.

All the passengers except two, he said are on admission with the rest being discharged.

The two, he explained are seriously injured with one in coma.

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An all female group made up of over 30,000 members of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) has sent a congratulatory message to Hon. Otiko Djaba, Minister Designate – Gender Ministry.

In a statement signed by it’s National Cordinator, Vera Wiredu, ‘Girls Girls For Nana Addo’ praised Hon. Dzaba for her dedication and love for the NPP and expressed confidence she would deliver in her new role as she further seeks to advance the course of women and children.

“She is very hardworking and her commitment and perseverance is unmeasurable. We are very confident in her and know that she will take the Ministry of Gender, Children and social Protection to another level in her tenure of office if finally confirmed.

“The entire leadership and members of Girls Girls for Nana Addo, a volunteer group with over 30,000 memberships under the women’s wing of the N.P.P, who campaigned massively in all the 275 constituencies in Ghana at the just ended 2016 general election wishes to congratulate Madam Otiko Afisa Djaba, Minister Designate for Gender, Children and Social Protection. Her nomination to this sensitive office of national development was expected because of her commitment towards women empowerment in Ghana,” the statement read.

‘Girls Girls For Nana Addo’ added that “Her leadership as the National Women’s organizer is just admirable as she empowered both the young and old especially in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the enormous active involvement and contribution of all women groups during the 2016 electioneering campaign. We the leadership and entire members of the Girls Girls for Nana Addo are very confident in Madam Otiko Afisa Djaba and very hopeful that she will succeed in her new role”.

The group further expressed appreciation to H.E. Nana Akufo-Addo for the confidence reposed in Madam Otiko.

source:peacefmonline.com

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The new government has said it will soon launch a National campaign in the Agric sector dubbed “Planting for Food and Jobs”

The campaign is designed to encourage all citizens both rural and urban dwellers to take up farming as a full time or part time activity, the Minister designate for Agric, Dr. Afriyie Akoto Osei said.

He revealed the new campaign will take off in March, and the next farming season will create over 750,000 jobs for the youth.

Addressing participants at this year’s New Year School at the University of Ghana, Legon, the Minister designate said, the new campaign in the agric sector by the NPP government is aligned with the erstwhile Operation Feed Yourself Programme of the 1970s.

According to Dr. Akoto Osei, this year’s campaign will mainly involve the production of staples such as Maize, Rice, Sorghum, Soya bean, and Vegetables. Other crops, he said will be adopted in subsequent years.

He explained that the policy will be anchored on the following pillars including, Provision of improved seeds, Supply of fertilizers, Provision of Dedicated Extension Service, Marketing and e-agriculture.

“Government institutions and private companies like Breweries and Food Processors will be encouraged to invest in plantation for Food and raw material productions. Prison, Hospitals, Schools, Colleges and Universities will be given incentives to establish their own farms. Indeed all citizens will be persuaded to see it as a national duty to cultivate a crop or two to support the change that triumphed in December 7, 2016. ”

Meanwhile, President Akufo-Addo has endorsed the new policy[Planting for Food and Jobs] by his Minister designate, adding the campaign will begin the initiatives by his administration that will respond to the rural youth unemployment

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Acting National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Freddy Blay, has revealed that he was confident of becoming the next Speaker of Parliament following the NPP’s victory in the 2016 general elections.

The NPP setttled on former Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, Prof. Mike Aaron Oquaye as the 6th Speaker of Parliament of the 7th Parliament of the Fourth Republic.

He was chosen among persons such as Joe Ghartey who is the immediate past 2nd Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Hon. Paapa Owusu Ankomah former MP for Secondi and Mr Freddy Blay who once served as 1st and 2nd Deputy Speaker of Parliament.

Speaking on Asempa FM’s Eko Sii Sen show on Monday, Mr Freddy Blay stated that though he wanted the job he never lobbied for that position but was confident that he was going to be the choice of both the President Akufo Addo and the Council of Elders of the party.

“Of course traditionally, when there’s a vacant seat people contest to occupy it. I was hoping to be made the Speaker of Parliament, but I never spoke to the President about it. I wish I had it but I couldn’t have made noise about my wish. I’m currently serving as the Acting National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), but if there’s any place that the President wants me to serve which will not affect my job in the party, I will gladly take it up.”

Mr Freddy Blay was however confident that Rt. Hon. Mike Ocquaye will excel as a Speaker considering his vast Parliamentary experinece gathered, as he (Ocquay) once served as the Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament.

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The four-day burial rites for the late Asantehemaa, Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II is underway.

Ghanaians across the country and beyond, as well as well wishers of the Ashanti Kingdom will today be allowed to pay their last respect to the late Asantehemaa, Nana Afia Serwah Kobi Ampem II.

They will be allowed to file past the remains of the late Queen mother who has been laying in state since yesterday.

The official mourning cloth for the funeral rite remains black and in accordance with customs female who wants to file past the remains of the late Queen mother must are to do so barefooted with neither headbands nor scarves, ear rings nor bracelets.

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II will also file past his late mother at exactly 11:00 am this morning.

The remains of the late Queen mother will be buried on Thursday night at the Breman Toyal Mausoleum (Ban mu) after a brief stopover at the Bantama Royal Mausoleum (Ban mu) where some traditional rites will be performed.

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The suspected killer of former Member of Parliament Abuakwa North, J.B Dankest, Daniel Asiedu has disclosed that the police has refused him food since December 30, 2016.

He told an Accra Magistrate Court Judge, Stephen Owusu on Tuesday that the CID stopped his relatives from bringing him food in the cells and since that time he has been eating the left overs of other inmates food.

Daniel Asiedu who is angry over the conduct of the CID has said he’ll no longer eat food supplied to him by the police.

State prosecutor,  superintendent Francis Bash promised to resolve the issue.

The presiding Judge adjourned the case to Jan 31 because lawyer for both suspects, Augustine Obour was absent.

Asiedu aka Sexy Don don and Vincent Bosso are being held for murder of the late MP, JB Dankwah Adu in an incident which occurred on February 9 this year, at his Shaishie residence.

Bosso has been charged with abetment of crime to with murder and both pleas had not been taken.

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The Ashanti Regional Police Command has appealed to all persons attending the burial celebration of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II, to ensure their personal security although the Police will be protecting lives and properties.

The Public Relations Officer of the Ashanti Regional Police Command, ASP Mohammed Tanko, in an interview stated that they have enough men to protect lives and properties and also direct vehicular and human traffic, but they also urge all those attending the burial celebration to be mindful of their personal security and be extra vigilant.

ASP Tanko added that the security agencies cannot protect lives and properties alone hence persons attending the burial celebration of the late Asantehemaa, must try as much as possible to protect their properties.

Today, Wednesday January 18, is the third day of the four-day burial rites for the late Asantehemaa, Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II which is underway.

The official mourning cloth for the funeral rite remains black and in accordance with customs female who wants to file past the remains of the late Queen mother must are to do so barefooted with neither headbands nor scarves, ear rings nor bracelets.

The remains of the late Queen mother who is also the mother of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu, will be buried on Thursday night at the Breman Toyal Mausoleum (Ban mu) after a brief stopover at the Bantama Royal Mausoleum (Ban mu) where some traditional rites will be performed.

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The leadership of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) has said it will fight back with the measurable strength should the opposition National Democratic Congress(NDC) decide to create chaos, and unleash any attack on its members.

It will be recalled that the National Chairman of the NDC, Mr Kofi Portuphy, in the company of some national executives of the party at a press conference last week, blamed President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for the rampaging youth of the party who are going about taking over public facilities and creating chaotic scenes in some instances.

He said, among other things, that “Nana Akufo-Addo’s lack of positive and unifying leadership skills as an opposition leader seriously wounded the NPP. Never should he mislead himself into believing that Ghanaians shall allow him to wound and divide this dear country of ours.”

“The beastly conduct of Nana Akufo-Addo’s Invincible Forces will no longer be countenanced. We are calling on civil societies, religious bodies, the media and the international community not to blame the NDC if the unacceptable conduct of Akufo-Addo’s Invincible Forces leads to reprisal attacks.”

But the Deputy General Secretary of the NPP, Nana Obiri Boahene who addressed a press conference at the party’s headquarters in Asylum Down, Wednesday, said it is about time the Police act decisively on reports of alleged seizure of state property by persons perceived to be supporters of the NPP.

He debunked claims by the Chairman of the NPP, Kofi Portuphy that the leadership of the NPP has remained quite while their supporters go on rampage to seize state properties and in the process causing mayhem to supporters of the NDC.

Mr. Portuphy, he said, in 2009 led a group of NDC thugs to seize the offices of NADMO, noting that he has no moral authority to speak on the matter.

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Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia on Wednesday, 18 January paid a surprise visit to the Registrar General’s Department in Accra to learn their difficulties.

Dr Bawumia, during the visit, learned first-hand from some visitors, some of the difficulties they encounter while trying to get their businesses registered.

The Vice President told the acting Registrar General, Mrs Jemima Oware that the new government intends making Ghana the most business-friendly country in Africa, a title currently held by Rwanda.

”It was a fulfilled visit and there will be follow-up discussions,” Dr Bawumia told the media after his interactions.

Dr Bawumia said he will repeat such visits at other state institutions.

source:classfmonline.com

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President of the Republic and Commander of the Ghana Armed Forces, Nana Addo Dankwa-Addo, has deployed 205 Ghanaian combat soldiers to ECOWAS.

The mission of the team is to assist the regional bloc to oust President Yahya Jammeh from power and also ensure that the newly elected leader of the West African is peacefully sworn into power.

Jammeh who lost the December 1, 2016, has since refused to vacate his seat and hand over power to Adama Barrow.

The Gambian leader initially accepted the results of the polls, the outcome of which was seen across the world as a moment of hope.

However, on December 9, Jammeh, had a change of mind and announced that he would challenge the results of the polls at the law court, a decision which has attracted world wide condemnation.

Attempts by AU leaders to convince him to step down have all proved futile, leaving the continent’s body with no option than to use military force to get him out of power.

A statement from the presidency signed by it Director of Communications, Eugene Arhin, says the deployment of the Ghanaian troops follows an agreement by ECOWAS member states to deploy soldiers to The Gambia to create an enabling environment for the “for the effective enforcement of the rule of law, and in accordance with the Constitution of The Gambia”.

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There’s no business activity in Kumasi today, Thursday January 19, 2017 as Asanteman pays final fare well to the late Queen Mother of the Ashanti Kingdom, Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II who died at age 111.

She’s to be laid to rest today.

As part of the burial rites for the late Queenmother of Asante who’s also the mother of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu, the traditional authorities have ordered that no shop and offices should be opened on Thursday.

Businesses affected have accordingly informed their clients about the development which has come as great inconvenience for many customers.

A statement from UniBank on Wednesday January 18th for example said:”Dear valued customer, please be informed that our banking operations in Kumasi will be suspended on Thursday 19th January 2017 due to the funeral of the late Queen Mother of the Ashanti Kingdom. Out ATMs and online banking services will be fully functional. UniBank, Caring for you.”

Furthermore, all movements on the streets of Bantama to Breman have been restricted from 6 pm today.

The news however has been met with agitations from traders who complain they will be affected adversely affected by the decison of the Traditional authorities.

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Four ministerial nominees will today, Friday January 20 come face to face with the Appointment Committee of Parliament as they are vetted.

The first to take his turn will be Senior Minister designate, Hon. Yaw Osafo Marfo followed by Kan Dapaah, who will head the Security Ministry. Finance Minister-nominee, Ken Ofori-Atta, as well as nominee for Defense, Dominic Nitiwul will then take their turns.

The Minority members on the Committee have vowed to subject the ministerial nominees to rigourous questioning, an exercise that will be in the interest of the state.

Ahead of today’s vetting the Minority side on Thursday claimed they were yet to be given the Curriculum Vitae of the Ministerial nominees a day to the beginning of their vetting.

Member of Parliament for Tamale North and a member of the minority side of the committee, Alhassan Suhuyini in an interview with CITI FM, disclosed that several efforts to secure the CVs of the nominees before their vetting commences on Friday had proven futile.

He said the delay in providing them with the CVs of the nominees is intended to frustrate them, adding that this behaviour is condemnable.

“The people of Ghana want us to ask the relevant questions especially about the caliber of people that are going to be working for them. And so, we think that it is unacceptable. We don’t want them to give us the CVs tomorrow morning when we are supposed to be vetting the nominees,” he noted.

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The Senior Minister designate, Yaw Osafo Maafo has said it was regrettable for the system to allow the Bank for Housing and Construction to collapse.

Mr. Yaw Osafo Maafo reiterated that the World Bank misled the country over the collapse of the facility because in his view, “the reasons assigned to the collapse of the bank were not tenable.”

The bank was liquidated following heavy losses, official sources said at the time.

The bank was closed down by the Central bank and the government because sources said, the liabilities of the bank exceeded its asset which affected its ability to satisfy the capital adequacy and minimum capital required under the banking law.

The country’s housing needs is in short supply of 1.7 million units, and is projected to climb to two million by 2018, analysts say.

The situation required the introduction of pragmatic and deliberate policies and private sector participation to raise supply in the sector.

Commenting on the growing Housing deficit in Ghana, during his vetting Friday, Mr. Osafo Maafo said:”We need a bank that can provide medium to long term funds to make the housing industry work.”

“You cannot use commercial bank funds to support housing and therefore we have to think through this again and see the best way forward…Mortgage financing is not medium term, It is long term. People should be paying between 10 to 25 years,” he said.

Mr. Osafo-Maafo is an engineer and a project analyst by training and he established his credentials as a banking and finance leader by heading and successfully restructuring two major Ghanaian banks, the Bank for Housing and Construction and the National Investment Bank between 1979 and 1992.

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Senior Minister designate, Yaw Osafo Marfo has revealed that the Akufo Addo-led government will not hessitate in sacking all public sector workers whose names were put on the payroll after December 2016.

According to him, he as the leader of the then incoming New Patriotic Party (NPP) Transitional Team agreed with the former Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah who headed the Transitional Team of the then outgoing National Democratic Congress (NDC) government that there should not be any employment and procurement immediately after the new President had been declared, in order to ensure a smooth transition exercise.

There have been numerous reports that the NDC government after losing the December 7 elections employed several persons into the public sector.

Former Deputy Attorney General and former MP for Nsuta Kwamang Beposo, Osei Kwame Prempeh for instance alleged on Oman FM that the NDC administration employed as much as 11,000 workers in the public sector between December 7, 2016 and January 7, 2017.

“The recruitment was done in the Tema Port too and all these happened during the transition period,” he said.

According to him, it was because of this last minute employment that NPP supporters decided to besiege some public institutions, threatening to eject the workers.

Speaking during his vetting in Accra on Friday, Hon. Osafo Marfo who’s also a former Finance Minister during the esrtwhile Kufour Administration stated that the NPP Transition Team had a big problem with the employment last-minute employment that happened under the NDC government.

“We really didn’t want to shout over these things because we wanted a smooth transition, but naturally these things can be and should be reviewed…it is a matter of course. There’s a payroll for every department and every institution in this country, so if I’m appointed as the new Minister and you’re not on the payroll till December the day of the election, and you appear on the payroll for January…then when were you enagaged? You’re going to create a problem, the minister is likely to say that all those who were not on the payroll by a particular date, I’ll do away with their services…I can see that happening. If they’ve been engaged long ago and they were just resuming for whatever reason, they’ll be time to rationalize. If names appear on the payroll after December we’ll definately lay them off quietly.”

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The Ashanti Regional Police Command has appealed to all persons attending the burial celebration of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II, to ensure their personal security although the Police will be protecting lives and properties.

The Public Relations Officer of the Ashanti Regional Police Command, ASP Mohammed Tanko, in an interview stated that they have enough men to protect lives and properties and also direct vehicular and human traffic, but they also urge all those attending the burial celebration to be mindful of their personal security and be extra vigilant.

ASP Tanko added that the security agencies cannot protect lives and properties alone hence persons attending the burial celebration of the late Asantehemaa, must try as much as possible to protect their properties.

Today, Wednesday January 18, is the third day of the four-day burial rites for the late Asantehemaa, Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II which is underway.

The official mourning cloth for the funeral rite remains black and in accordance with customs female who wants to file past the remains of the late Queen mother must are to do so barefooted with neither headbands nor scarves, ear rings nor bracelets.

The remains of the late Queen mother who is also the mother of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu, will be buried on Thursday night at the Breman Toyal Mausoleum (Ban mu) after a brief stopover at the Bantama Royal Mausoleum (Ban mu) where some traditional rites will be performed.

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