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Akufo-Addo pardons former Deputy National Security Coordinator
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has written to the Minister of Interior, Ambrose Dery, requesting the release of Alhaji Salifu Mimina Osman, the former Deputy National Security Coordinator.
This follows a petition filed at the President’s Office by the Kpembe Traditional Area’s Paramount Chief, Kpembewura Haruna Dari Bismark Banbange Ndefoso I.
According to the appeal, which was filed on Wednesday, July 26, Alhaji Mimina Osman is deserving of a presidential pardon due to his poor health and excellent attitude.
According to a response issued by the President’s Secretary, Nana Asante Bediatuo, on Tuesday, August 1, President Akufo-Addo has exercised his prerogative of mercy in favour of the Deputy National Security Coordinator in the John Mahama administration and granted him mercy in accordance with Article 72(1)(a) of the 1992 Constitution.
“Kindly take the necessary steps to give effect to the presidential pardon immediately,” the answer instructed the Interior Minister.
Alhaji Mimina Osman was one of three people found guilty of 14 various offences, including causing the state financial harm and violating the Public Procurement Act in the acquisition of surveillance equipment for the National Security Council Secretariat.
Alhaji Mimina Osman, a son of Kpembe, was sentenced to five years in prison by Justice Eric Kyei Baffour in 2020, along with two other National Communications Authority (NCA) board members, Eugene Baffoe-Bonnie and William Tetteh-Tevie.
The Accra High Court sentenced the three to a total of 16 years in jail with hard work.
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Power interruptions damage our enterprises; release dumsor schedule – GUTA
The Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA) has joined demands for the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to produce a load-shedding schedule, citing the persistent power outages that are badly impacting companies and livelihoods across the nation.
GUTA issued a statement emphasising the considerable impact of the power outages on many sectors, including agriculture, trade, and industry.
According to them, firms are struggling to meet production schedules and prepare for their personnel as a result of the irregular power supply, which raises production costs and degrades living conditions.
Traders, store owners, wholesalers, tailors, dressmakers, electricians, and other artists are also suffering business losses as a result of the “Dumsor phenomenon.”
GUTA is asking for answers from ECG about the true reasons of the unpredictable power outages, measures to resolve the issue, and a deadline for resolution.
They also requested ECG to publish a timeframe for load-shedding so that companies may organise their activities appropriately.
Because of the unpredictability of power outages, many shop owners have turned to generators, which has resulted in rising fuel costs to keep them operating during outages.
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The Foreign Affairs Ministry cautions against travelling to Northern Mali
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has advised Ghanaians not to travel to certain areas of Northern Mali.
In an official statement, the Ministry underlined recent security concerns along critical routes connecting Mali and Niger, notably in the Gao and Ansongo regions of Northern Mali.
The Ministry mentioned incidents of terrorist activity targeting travellers along these routes.
“The Ministry remains committed to the safety of Ghanaians and will provide updates on the security situation in the region under reference in due course,” the statement went on to say.
The Foreign Affairs Ministry reminded the people to always prioritise their safety when travelling.
Find the statement below:
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Gov’t settles on blue and white as new paint for basic schools
Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, Minister of Education, has declared that the government intends to repaint all public basic schools in blue and white, replacing the present brown and yellow.
This programme is part of a rebranding campaign to improve the appearance of the institutions.
Dr Adutwum went on to say that this is only one of several initiatives targeted at revitalising and improving basic education in the country.
“We’re moving to blue and white. We are painting all of the schools to give them an appealing appearance. This is the revolution Ghana deserves, and it is on its way,” the minister said at a “The free SHS tale” discussion in Accra on Tuesday, April 23, 2024.
He also announced the replacement of the brown and yellow outfits.
“We are modifying the uniforms of public elementary schools across the country. The yellow and brown that you see now will go. Reformation is coming to a community near you, and you will witness it.”
The education minister expanded, saying that this project is part of the government’s attempts to demonstrate to critics that its concentration is not exclusively on secondary education.
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