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Russia-Ukraine war directly affecting Africa — Nana Addo tells UN

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2 years ago

September 22, 2022

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has expressed concerns over the impact the Russia-Ukraine war is having on the African continent.

He said the conflict has compromised the food security of Africa, causing a disruption of commodity imports.

Speaking at the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, he said the war has had an impact on the economies of African countries including Ghana.

He noted that while grappling with the consequences of COVID-19, Russia invaded Ukraine, aggravating the already difficult situation.

“It is not just the dismay that we feel at seeing such deliberate devastation of cities and towns in Europe in the year 2022; we are feeling this war directly in our lives in Africa. Every bullet, every bomb, every shell that hits a target in Ukraine hits our pockets and our economies in Africa,” he said.

He said the inflation rate is not increasing in only Ghana but it is also the same story in some developed countries including the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US).

According to him, “The economic turmoil is global with inflation as the number one enemy this year. It hit a 40-year-high in the US and UK in recent months. There is record inflation in the eurozone.

“Several African countries have inflation rates surging three to four times higher than what they were just two years ago. In Ghana, we are experiencing the highest inflation for 21 years. The high costs of food are hurting the poor, especially the urban poor, the most.”

He stated that the spillover from central banks raising interest rates to combat inflation has been severe beyond borders, as global investors pull money out of developing economies to invest in bonds in the developed world.

“This has led to depreciating currencies and increased borrowing costs; meaning we need to raise and spend more of our own currencies to service our foreign debts in US dollars,” he noted.

He added: “It has become clear, if ever there was any doubt, that the international financial structure is skewed significantly against developing and emerging economies like Ghana.”

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Limited voter registration: Resolve all difficulties to ensure seamless procedure – NPP to EC

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8 hours ago

May 8, 2024

Majesty

“Today is day one and it is expected that all those who are of age, the EC must come clear to us and let us know what is really happening. I mean, as I said, we can’t work out this situation where people have moved from their homes to registration centres only to be treated in this manner. “It is the reason I am saying that the EC must walk the talk and let us know what the challenges are.”

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has encouraged the Electoral Commission (EC) to resolve the issues raised on the first day of the restricted voter registration drive.

The NPP voiced fear that unsolved flaws might result in voting disenfranchisement if not addressed.

On the first day of the 21-day voter registration process, there were reports of equipment failures and network issues around the country.

Evans Nimako, Director of Elections and Research for the NPP, stated that the EC must do what is appropriate to guarantee that all eligible voters are registered at the conclusion of the process.

“Today is day one and it is expected that all those who are of age, the EC must come clear to us and let us know what is really happening. I mean, as I said, we can’t work out this situation where people have moved from their homes to registration centres only to be treated in this manner.

“It is the reason I am saying that the EC must walk the talk and let us know what the challenges are.”

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I have trust in Bawumia to continue my excellent works – Akufo-Addo

Published

9 hours ago

May 8, 2024

Majesty

He cautioned that choosing John Dramani Mahama as the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer will imperil his administration's achievements. "Also, after the voting period ends, our task is straightforward. The person I vanquished is dissatisfied with my efforts, thus I cannot hand up authority to them. "He will destroy everything we have done when he comes," he lamented. President Akufo-Addo urged Ghanaians to vote in large numbers for Dr. Bawumia in order to solidify his accomplishments in government. "I implore you to vote for the person with whom I have worked for the past seven and a half years. "I have faith in him, and I know he will come and finish the work I have started," he concluded.

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has urged Ghanaians to vote for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia in the December elections.

He expressed confidence that Dr Bawumia would continue the good job that was begun during his government.

Speaking at a brief rally in Doboro, Eastern Region, after visiting Blue Skies Limited, President Akufo-Addo stated that his Vice President is the best choice to replace him.

He cautioned that choosing John Dramani Mahama as the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer would imperil his administration’s achievements.

“Also, after the voting period ends, our task is straightforward. The person I vanquished is dissatisfied with my efforts, thus I cannot hand up authority to them. “He will destroy everything we have done when he comes,” he lamented.

President Akufo-Addo urged Ghanaians to vote in large numbers for Dr Bawumia in order to solidify his accomplishments in government.

“I implore you to vote for the person with whom I have worked for the past seven and a half years. “I have faith in him, and I know he will come and finish the work I have started,” he concluded.

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Tina Mensah blames former MCE Patrick Kumor’s death on Akufo Addo

Published

1 day ago

May 7, 2024

Majesty

"My late MCE did nothing to earn his dismissal; the only error he made was to back me, and I lost the primaries. "How can someone who been named the number one MCE at the national and regional levels be fired? He got various honours for his efforts as MCE. He was replaced without consulting me," she allegedly told Accra-based Onua TV/FM while visiting the grieving family to express her condolences.

Tina Ayele Mensah, a Weija-Gbawe Member of Parliament (MP), has conveyed her condolences on the tragic death of Patrick Kumor, the former Municipal Chief Executive (MCE).

Madam Mensah has ascribed Mr Kumor’s death to his removal from government in February 2024, which she says was not the wisest decision.

The MP said that the dead backed her re-election in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary primaries.

“My late MCE did nothing to earn his dismissal; the only error he made was to back me, and I lost the primaries.

“How can someone who has been named the number one MCE at the national and regional levels be fired? He got various honours for his efforts as MCE. He was replaced without consulting me,” she allegedly told Accra-based Onua TV/FM while visiting the grieving family to express her condolences.

According to the member, Mr Kumor was unable to endure the news and recover from the shock.

“Patrick isn’t as powerful as me. I don’t mind if you fire me; but, Patrick is not like me. Patrick couldn’t stop thinking about his bag, and his blood pressure continued to rise. “‘Afei se asa’ (it is finished), Patrick is gone,” she stated.