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GAPNEWS I will support Bawumia to ‘break the 8 – Adwoa Safo The defeated parliamentary aspirant of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for the Dome-Kwabenya Constituency in the recently held primary, Sarah Adwoa Safo has pledged her commitment to supporting campaign efforts to enable the party retain power. According to her, despite losing her bid to remain as Member of Parliament for the Constituency to Mike Ocquaye Junior, she remains steadfast and committed to the shared ideals of the NPP. “…despite the setback and outcome of last Saturday’s parliamentary primaries in Dome-Kwabenya, I remain steadfast in my commitment to the shared values of the New Patriotic Party and our corporate quest to break the 8 with H.E. Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, come December 7,2024,” she said in a press release dated January 30 that refutes speculations that she intends to run as an independent candidate in the forthcoming elections.

GAPNEWS Ablakwa on $8.5 million budget for Ghana Black Stars at AFCON 2023   The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has said the Ministry of Youth and Sports budgeted $8.5 million ( GH₵ 105 million) for the Black Stars' campaign at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).  His disclosure follows calls for transparency before the tournament regarding the budget allocated for the national team's participation. Previously, the Ministry, through its Public Relations Officer Charles Amofah, declined to reveal the budget, stating that it was still "a work in progress."      However, in a recent social media post, Ablakwa said he relied on "unimpeachable, irrefutable, and indisputable intercepted documents" to reveal the specific figure. "From these documents," Ablakwa stated, "I can boldly confirm that the Ghanaian government and the GFA put together and agreed on a budget of US$8,506,450.00 for AF...

GAPNEWS     Major Mahama trial: 12 persons found guilty as two others acquitted and discharged   A 7-member jury has found twelve accused persons standing trial for the alleged murder of Major Maxwell Mahama guilty of conspiracy to commit murder and committing murder. Two others, Bismark Donkor and Bismark Abanga were found not guilty of conspiracy to commit murder. Among the convicts was the assemblyman of Denkyira-Obuasi, William Baah, who was also found guilty of abetment to commit crime namely murder.   The Assemblyman involved in the murder of the late Major Mahama has been found guilty of abetment of crime. The verdict was issued by the High Cout in Accra on January 29. The summary of the verdict, with regard to the other accused persons, is as follows:   Bernard Asamoah A2 – Guilty of conspiracy to commit murder and murder (Unanimous) A3 Kofi Nyame – Guilty of conspiracy to commit murder and murder (Unanimous) A4 Akwasi Baah ...

GAPNEWS NDC Returns To IPAC Fifi kwetey In a significant development, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has officially announced its re-entry into the Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) of the electoral process. This comes as the NDC expresses optimism in revitalizing the committee, drawing inspiration from the robust Consensus Building Platform previously established during the tenures of Dr. Afari Gyan and Charlotte Osei as Chairpersons of the Electoral Commission of Ghana. NDC made this known in a statement dated Sunday, January 28, 2024, and signed by its General Secretary, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey. The IPAC, a forum for constructive dialogue and collaboration, plays a crucial role in the democratic process of Ghana. It serves as a platform for political parties to engage with the Electoral Commission, the body responsible for overseeing elections in the country. The re-entry of the NDC into the IPAC marks a significant step towards strengthening democratic practices and enhancing...

GAPNEWS President Akufo-Addo Calls For Unity, Support For Presidential And Parliamentary Candidates In a statement released today, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has called for all members of the governing NPP to unite firmly behind their excellent presidential candidate and formidable parliamentary candidates, in order to secure another resounding victory for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the upcoming general elections. The parliamentary primaries held on Saturday, 27th January 2024, marked the completion of the final phase of internal contests within the NPP. President Akufo-Addo expressed their commitment to democracy and the rule of law, and has praised all stakeholders involved in the primaries, including the Electoral Commission, the security services, and the media, for their contribution to the process. He extends warm congratulations to the rank and file of the party and applauds the efforts of the national, regional, constituency, electoral area, and polling station...

GAPNEWS We are not aware of decision by Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger to withdraw – ECOWAS     The  Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)  has said that its attention has been drawn to a statement broadcast on the National Televisions of  Mali  and  Niger  announcing the decision of  Burkina Faso , Mali and Niger to withdraw from  ECOWAS . The Commission said it has not been officially informed about this  development . “The ECOWAS Commission is yet to receive any direct formal notification from the three Member States about their intention to withdraw from the Community,” part of a press release dated January 28 read. The ECOWAS noted that the aforementioned countries are considered important members of the community. “The ECOWAS Commission, as directed by the Authority of Heads of State and  Government , has been working assiduously with these countries for the restoration of constitutional order. Bur...

GAPNEWS I never discussed Coup plot with anyone – ACP Agordzo   ACP Agordzo Assistant Commissioner of  Police  (ACP), Dr. Benjamin Kwasi Agordzo who was alleged to have planned an oust of government by the state, has denied masterminding any  coup  plot against government. The state during the alleged high  treason trial  against the retired senior police officer accused Mr. Agordzo of engaging in plans to oust government together with a group called Take Action  Ghana  (TAG). Dr. Agordzo during his first–ever media interview on  TV3  after he was acquitted said Take Action Ghana was only a democratic-oriented and non-governmental organisation which was only involved with advocacy and  development  of the country. He said he only joined the group after he was approached by Dr. Mac Palm who detailed the interest of the group to him before he joined. He explained that never was there any conversation on co...

GAPNEWS The need for Ghana to prepared for future uncertainty that could affect the economy. Ghana is endowed with gold and oil palms and situated between the trans-Saharan trade routes and the African coastline visited by successive European traders, the area known today as Ghana has been involved in all phases of Africa's economic development during the last forty five years.  In 1981 a military government under the leadership of Flight Lieutenant Jerry John Rawlings came to power. Calling itself the Provisional National Defence Council (PNDC), the Rawlings regime initially blamed the nation's economic problems on the corruption of previous governments. Rawlings soon discovered, however, that Ghana's problems were the result of forces more complicated than economic abuse. Following a severe drought in 1983 (fire out break), the government accepted stringent International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank loan conditions and instituted the Economic Recovery Program ...