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Why Dr. Bawumia should lead NPP to the next Election

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The NPP youth wing know as “Bawumia Movement” is calling on all meaning NPP executives from the Constituencies to the National level to effectively Engage with the Grassroots before choosing their flag bearer for 2024 general elections, Mr Paul Adjei who is the National President and Dr Christain Narh Opata (PhD) the national Vice President for the movement’s all his member’s are making this early call because all meaning Ghanaians are aware that Ghana today under the leadership of Nana and Bawumia is far gone from Taxation to production.

We also observed Ghana couldn’t have move this fast without the contribution of the Young intelligent Bawumia, the Prophet of Economy and the master planner that move Ghana from Analog to a surprised Digitize Ghana.


Our support for Dr Bawumia is a total support for because of Transportational agenda for the youth and also fastest growing of Ghana’s economy.


We also wish to use this medium to clear the doubts that Northern can not lead NPP, it’s nervous, cheap political propaganda and should be disregarded.


NPP need someone like Dr Bawumia to set another records in the Ghana’s politics. The agenda break the eight 🎱 is on course and are fully in support of it Dr Bawumia if we can describe is the Greatest Asset Ghana ever had in the morden days politics in Ghana, the most competent as well as unifier and the grassroots Man

Although in the course of the first four years under the Akufo-Addo’s led administration he (Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia) lost a bit of lustre unlike the period when he was holding public lectures in opposition, and to our strong conviction if NPP manage him well, no one within NDC can beat him in any election.

“He may also have huge challenges with cross-over appeal especially with some who maintain that any myth or any last remaining amount of good will or political capital from his Bawunomics or Bawumia lecture series days has been completely dissipated. And he does have to fight off many tags that have taken root.”

Finally we must say that when ever NDC,puts up a glittering and hard to gloss over candidate then the NPP would be going in as the under-dogs but if Bawumia is fielded there will be a realistic chance and it would be nothing but game on.

The greatest asset for Ghana now is His excellence Discovering Dr Digital Bawumia

Mr Paul Adjei the national president for the Bawumia movement and Dr Christain Narh Opata continued to says that The greatest asset Ghana have now is not only Free SHS but His Excellence also Discovering Dr Digital Bawumia

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[Video] I don’t understand why you seem to be confusing me with the petitioner – Aseidu Nketia to EC Lawyer

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First witness for the petitioner in the 2020 Presidential Election Petition, John Asiedu Nketiah, Friday raised a concern in the Supreme Court that counsel for the 1st Respondent Electoral Commission of Ghana (EC) addressed him as though he were the petitioner.

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) General Secretary took his turn in the witness box at the Supreme Court as the first witness of the petitioner to be crossed examined.

While counsel for the EC was “putting it to” masked Mr. Nketiah in the witness box who provided answers where required, it got to a point where he got seemingly alarmed by the line of questioning.

The counsel for the EC, Lawyer Justin Amenuvor had made reference to some analysis the petitioner did on the Techiman South results and arrived at a conclusion that  the EC Chair was wrong with her figures when she declared Akufo-Addo President on December 9, 2020.

The lawyer pointed out to Mr. Aseidu that the analysis was not accurate.  

“I’m putting it to you that using all the total valid votes in the Techiman South constituency, that’s the total registered voters (sic) in the Techiman South Constituency to do your analysis is incorrect and I’m putting that to you”, he said.

Aseidu Nketia disagreed, explaining that their analysis on that issue was informed by what the 1st Respondent Electoral Commission chairperson, Jean Mensa had said on December 9, 2020 when she declared the Presidential Election Results in favor of the 2nd Respondent Akufo-Addo

“So the analysis we did there was to show that based on the figures she herself declared, that statement could not be correct”, he explained.

Counsel insisted the witness knew that the Chairperson of the EC was right in her analysis as at the time she was declaring the said results and that it was stated in the petition and same confirmed by the 1st Respondent.

Mr. Nketiah wanted to clarify if the EC lawyer was referring to him as the one who he knew the EC chair was right. The lawyer answered in the affirmative, adding “so the petitioner stated that in the petition that that ought to be the correct number and the 1st Respondent agreed too”.

“I’m putting it to you that you knew”, Lawyer Justin stood his grounds demanding an answer to that query.

Mr. Nketia was hesistant with the answer at this point. He felt the lawyer had mistaken him for the petitioner.  

 “My lord, I don’t understand why you seem to be confusing me with the petitioner, my Lord, I don’t understand”, he said, while laughing.

The court was thrown into laughter.

That however did not stop the lawyer from demanding his answers.

Watch full video here.

Source:3news.com

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Supreme Court dismisses Mahama’s application to review ruling on interrogatories

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The Supreme Court has dismissed an application filed by John Dramani Mahama asking it to review a decision to disallow him from asking the Electoral Commission some 12 questions.

This was after two additional justices, Justice Imoro Tanko and Justice Henrietta Mensah Bonsu were added to the initial seven-member panel hearing the election petition.

Lead Counsel for the petitioner, Tsatsu Tsikata had argued that the interrogatories are relevant as it would help the apex court determine the authenticity of the result that was declared on December 9, 2020, by the EC.

Again, he explained that order 22 under CI 47 can still be applied since it will not affect the 42-day timeline the court wants to meet under the CI 99.

But giving its ruling, the court held that the threshold required to enable it to review its decision has not been met.

Chief Justice Kwasi Anin-Yeboah explained that no exceptional circumstances have been demonstrated to necessitate the review powers of the court neither has any new evidence been added to urge the court to take a different view.

This dismissal follows a similar ruling on another application by the petitioner, Mr. Mahama, to replace paragraph 28 of the original statement of case, as well as file a supplement to their statement of case requesting for the review.

Mr. Mahama, through his legal team, had argued that the court will not only be provided with further information if the application was granted but the interrogatories will not delay the petition hearing.

But the nine-panel of judges unanimously dismissed the supplementary application and proceeded to hear the review application which was also subsequently dismissed.

The case has since been adjourned to Friday, January 29, 2021.

Background

Mr. Mahama’s lawyers on January 20, 2021 filed a motion asking that the court reviews its decision.

They say the court erred when it ruled that CI 47 was not applicable. They also argue that the court should have exercised its discretionary powers in accordance with article 296 of the constitution.

This provision requires an authority vested with discretionary power to be fair and candid. They further stated that the court got it wrong yet again when it took the view that the current rules requiring expeditious trial mean even amendments are not allowed.

Mr. Mahama on Monday, January 25 filed another process asking to be permitted to file additional ground to support the review requested.

This ground seeks to argue that the court’s ruling was characterized by a lack of due regard to the law or facts (per incuriam) relative to article 129 (4) of the constitution and the court’s decision in Ex Parte Magna International Transport Ltd and Bernard Mornah v AG.

129(4) states that; “For the purposes of hearing and determining a matter within its jurisdiction and the amendment, execution or the enforcement of a judgment or order made on any matter, and for the purposes of any other authority, expressly or by necessary implication given to the Supreme Court by this Constitution or any other law, the Supreme Court shall have all the powers, authority and jurisdiction vested in any court established by this Constitution or any other law.”

They also want to replace paragraph 28 of the original statement of case (that of the review) and additionally file a supplement to the statement of case.

Paragraph 28 in the initial review document stated among others “there is no reference in rule 69(c) 4 of CI 99 to amendments.

It is rather 69 A (6) which provides as follows ….”.

The proposed new paragraph in the bit about “it is rather” quoted 68(7) instead of the 69A(6) quoted earlier.null

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LIVESTREAMING: 2020 Election Petition hearing

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The Supreme Court will today, January 26, 2021, hear the John Mahama election petition.

Lawyers of former president John Mahama have filed a motion seeking leave to file “an additional ground of review” to the review application on the interrogatories.

Mr Mahama and his lawyers per the motion for leave are also seeking leave to “replace paragraph 28 of their original statement of the case.

Already, lawyers for John Dramani Mahama have filed a new motion at the Supreme Court asking the Electoral Commission (EC) to furnish them with all 275 original copies of constituency collation forms for the presidential election.

This move follows the dismissal of John Mahama’s legal team’s earlier motion seeking to ask the EC some 12 questions.

Mahama’s motion also has five other requests from the EC, which include the original Constituency Presidential Election Results Summary Sheets and the Regional Presidential Election Results Collation Forms.

The Electoral Commission (EC) declared President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) the winner of the 2020 polls, however, Mr. Mahama disagrees with the figures put out by the Chair of the Commission.

John Mahama, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Presidential Candidate is, therefore, seeking a rerun of the election because he believes no candidate won the polls.

The court is expected to hear the case and give a ruling within a period of 42 days.

Source:Ghanaweb.com

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Joe Biden Granddaughter Finnegan Biden’s Inauguration Brandon Maxwell Camel Brown Coat and Matching Dress

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One of our 2nd most requested looks? Finnegan Biden’s Inauguration Day $3,000 Brandon Maxwell Camel Coat and $2,195 Matching Dress:

Her coat, which was $3,000 before it sold out,  features a clean silhouette with an elegant shawl lapel and smart button closures.

She paired the coat with a chic dress in the same color and coordinating vegan leather gloves.

A classic silhouette, this dress features an elegant a-line skirt and flattering scoop neck. The look is sold out, but shop Maxwell’s current collection at BrandonMaxwell.com. Thoughts? Images: Getty/Brandon Maxwell Original source: http://fashionbombdaily.com/finnegan-bidens-inauguration-brandon-maxwell-camel-coat-and-matching-dress/

Source:cooltrendds.com

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Sam George blasts NDC members accusing their MPs of being sell-outs

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“See I had decided to keep quiet and not speak but the truth is I cannot hold it in anymore.

It is annoying and irritating seeing the disparaging and demeaning commentary being propagated by members of the NDC against the Parliamentary Caucus of the Party reference the upcoming vetting process. The suggestion that we are a group of sell-outs who have no spine is insulting.

All 137 of us in Parliament stood up to the excessive abuse of State Power by the Akufo-Addo regime and I the face of intimidation and threats won our Parliamentary seats for the Party. On the night of the 6th and 7th January, we again with unity of purpose put our lives at risk and successfully elected an NDC Speaker of Parliament. What more should the NDC MPs do before you our own recognise our sacrifice?

Whatever inducement you think is being offered did not exist when we put Party first to elect a Speaker? Do you know the battles many members are having to fight today as a consequence of our actions on the night of the 7th January?

What is most annoying is those who are making all the threats and casting insinuation have failed to provide a half page memorandum on why any of the people they are talking about should be disqualified. Disqualification is not based on emotional outbursts or your whims and caprices. It is based on HARD FACTS backed by EVIDENCE! And don’t tell me the evidence is there. You too you are a person, package it and send it to us as a Memorandum.

I believe in the sense of caramaderie in the NDC Caucus. I believe in the integrity of our Members on the Appointments Committee. I trust our Leadership. We would act in the ultimate best interest of Party and Country. This involves putting tact, strategy and wisdom over emotions. If you.have a problem with that, kindly pick forms the next time nominations are opened and contest to become an MP and come and do the blow man things you are posting about.

Learn to love your own, dear NDC Member!🦁 -Sam George

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Supreme Court refuses John Dramani Mahama request for EC to answer 12 questions.

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The Supreme Court noted that the Petitioners had filed an application for leave to serve interrogatories the night before. By their Application, the Petitioners were seeking to have the 1st Respondent answer twelve(12) questions relating to collation and transmission of results, the involvement of NCA in transmission and errors in declaration and when they were detected.

Counsel for Petitioner submitted upon being asked by Amegatcher JSC under what rules the application was being made, that even though there were no express rules in the Supreme Court rules allowing the filing of interrogatories, they were relying on Order 22 of CI 47 and the inherent power of the Court as well as the precedent in the 2012 election petition. He then read a portion of the Judgment by Gbadegbe JSC in support of his submission.

Counsel further submitted that the interrogatories were based on the answers of the 1st Respondent to their Petition.

The Court admonished Counsel for Petitioner to avoid personalising the matter before the court by continuously mentioning the name of the Chairperson of the 2nd Respondent rather than her office.

Counsel for 1st Respondent filed an opposition to the application and in his answer to the application submitted that the answers Petitioner was seeking were already contained in the petition and the answers of the Respondents hence the application was needless. He further submitted that the Petitioners were attempting to smuggle through the back door matters which they had failed to include in their Petition and the court should dismiss same.

Counsel for 2nd Respondent made a prayer to assist the Court on the legal issues being argued and the Court granted the prayer. Counsel for 2nd Respondent submitted that, the grant of interrogatories is a discretionary power of the court and the matters in respect of which it is granted should relate to the issues in dispute. Counsel further submitted that, the interrogatories which Petitioner intended to serve did not relate to matters in dispute before the court and could be asked in cross-examination. He concluded by submitting the interrogatories amounted to fishing and the court should dismiss it. In support of his case, Counsel for petitioner also read a portion of the Gbadegbe’s decision which Counsel for the petitioner has failed to draw the Court’s attention.

DECISION OF THE COURT

After a long recess, the Court speaking through the Chief Justice dismissed the Application on the basis that interrogatories are granted having regard to all the circumstances of a case. The Court said the petitioner has failed to establish the relevancy of the interrogatories they want to serve in relation to the case they had filed. The court also noted that following the 2012 election petition, new laws have been passed to regulate how election petitions are to be conducted hence reliance of the high court rules was improper . The application was therefore dismissed.

PRE-TRIAL/CASE MANAGEMENT

The court solicited issues from Counsel for the parties but Counsel for the Petitioners prayed for the matter to be adjourned to Thursday since their issues were not ready and they wanted to peruse the ruling of the Court to advise themselves.

Counsel for the 2nd Respondent submitted to the Court that the business of the day was Pre-trial and Counsel for the Petitioner ought to have been ready for the business.

The Court however adjourned to 20th January, 2021 for the parties to file their issues and for case management to proceed.

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Bosomtwe MP’s vision 100 engineers in 10 years on course.

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The Member of Parliament (MP) for Bosomtwe in the Ashanti Region, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, has set up a 10 year vision to ensure that the Bosomtwe area produces at least 100 engineers in the next 10 years.

As part of that he has been offering scholarships to brilliant students from the area for them to pursue high level education at the tertiary level.

On Monday morning, be bid farewell to 30 students from the Bosomtwe who have gained admission at the University of Mines and Technology (UMAT) at Tarkwa to pursue various courses in Engineering.

Dr Adutwum is fully funding the education of the students.

He posed and took pictures with the students who were about boarding a bus to the Tarkwa campus of UMAT in the Western Region.

The excitement on the faces of the students and that of the parents who had assembled in front of Dr Adutwum’s constituency office building “was palpable,” Dr Adutwum stated in a post on social media.

“Fees paid, accommodation provided and a bus ready to convey them to Tarkwa, I encouraged them to aim high, study hard, read wide and pursue success,” the former Deputy Minister of Education in President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s first term in office wrote.

“My vision of ensuring that Bosomtwe gets 100 engineers within the next ten years is on course,” he added.

Source:graphic.com.gh

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Mahama corrects errors in his election petition

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Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dramani Mahama has filed a motion at the Supreme Court to correct some errors in his election petition.

Mr. Mahama  said in the motion that “in indorsing on the Writ, the addresses of the parties to be served, an error was made in the description and positioning of the parties in Paragraph 6, which l seek leave to correct”.

It further said “in the relief numbered (f) on the Writ which was repeated in paragraph 35(f) of the Petition, there is typographical error in the third and fourth lines, which refers to “1st Respondent” instead of “2nd Respondent”, which I also seek leave to correct”.

“Counsel has advised me that the parties to the Petition have otherwise properly been indorsed on Writ and correctly described in the Petition.

“In the Appearances which Respondents have caused to be filed on their respective behalves, they acknowledge their correct and proper designations and descriptions. They would therefore not be prejudiced in any manner if the amendment is granted.

“A copy each of the proposed Amended Writ and Petition are attached and marked compositely as Exhibit “AMENDMENT 1. I seek the amendment in good faith”.

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I Did It For Akufo-Addo, Grassroots – Carlos Ahenkorah Defends Snatching Ballot Papers

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The Member of Parliament for Tema West, Carlos Ahenkorah, has rendered an unqualified apology to Ghanaians for causing a stir in Parliament during the counting of ballots for a new speaker.

In a statement, Mr Ahenkorah explained he meant well when he snatched some ballot papers in the Chamber aimed at saving the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) from losing.

According to him, the NPP could not allow itself to be bullied in Parliament, especially when the NDC MPs led by Asawase lawmaker, Muntaka Mubarak, kept snatching and kicking the ballot box and the voting booth respectively without any retaliation from his members.

He said his action was out of love for the NPP but it is just unfortunate it did not go well.

The Tema West MP apologised for the incident especially to his family and friends both near and far who may be affected by his actions.

“The NPP in me couldn’t be controlled. I apologise but I tried!!!” He added.

Mr Ahenkorah said he couldn’t watch as NDC executed a well-orchestrated plan towards using NPP members to snatch the speakership adding that his apology is genuine.

Carlos Ahenkorah was among 275 MPs sworn in by the speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon Alban Bagbin on 7th January 2021 for the 8th parliament of the 4th republic.

Source: hotfmghana

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Bagbin Didn’t Win The Elections – Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu

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Majority Leader of the 7th Parliament, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has brought to bear happenings that culminated in the former MP for Nadowli Kaleo, Alban Bagbin, becoming the Speaker of the 8th Parliament.

Reports are rife that the candidate of the National Democratic Congress caucus beat his contender, Prof. Aaron Mike Oquaye with 138 votes resulting in him getting sworn in as the Speaker of Parliament from 2021 – 2025.

But outlining the details on the night of the dissolution of the 7th Parliament in an exclusive interview with GhanaWeb, the MP for Suame indicated that during the voting exercise to determine who was to be the leader of the House of Legislature, contrary to the reports, both candidates garnered 136 votes.

He further explained that two of the votes were unaccounted for, while one got rejected because both candidates had been tainted.

He noted that after the brouhaha surrounding the ballot sheets involving Member of Parliament for Tema West, Carlos Ahenkorah, he suggested to the leadership for a rerun of the polls to be carried out since it appeared two of the ballots could not be accounted for after they had been retrieved.

That suggestion was, however, shot down by the leadership on the other side of the divide since the House had spent over 8 hours and were short of time before the inauguration of the President-elect later in the day.

He indicated that after three failed attempts to decide on whether there should be a rerun or not the police were invited into the chamber to protect the ballots.

After several deliberations and taking into consideration the actions that marred the exercise, the leadership decided to compromise for the office of the Speaker of Parliament to be conferred on the candidate of the NDC, Alban Sumana Bagbin.

Listen to the full details from the night on the dissolution of the 7th Parliament by former Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu:

Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu gives vivid account of incidents at dissolution of 7th parliament

Source: hotfmghana

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NDC vows not to recognise Akufo-Addo as President until

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The Opposition National Democratic Congress says notwithstanding the inauguration of Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as President of Ghana for a second term in office, the party will not recognise him as such until all issues surrounding his election are resolved.

The declaration was made known by the General Secretary of the NDC, Johnson Asiedu Nketia at a press briefing in Accra on Friday.

In his words: “Notwithstanding the swearing-in, the NDC shall not recognise Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo until all the issues surrounding his flawed election are satisfactorily resolved”.

The opposition party is currently challenging the outcome of the December 7 Presidential Election at the Supreme Court.