Judges In Chop Bar Jokes

 

President John Dramani Mahama yesterday mentioned the ridiculing of judges following the bribery and corruption scandal that hit the judiciary recently in his speech at the inauguration of a $50-million court complex in Accra.

He said “the Anas video has provoked all kinds of salacious conversations and discussions both in private and in the media and our judges, regrettably, have become the bat of jokes in chop bars and restaurants.”

‘Judge’ is now a word in local eating joints otherwise called chop bars. It is now common to hear people who go to such places to eat replacing goat meat with judges in their orders.

Give me GH¢3 fufu and GH¢6 judge (for goat meat) is now the common joke in chop bars, as a result of some judges demanding goats in the Anas video.

The president’s comments come on the heels of the release of a 500-hour video by investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas depicting 34 judges and magistrates, over 100 court clerks, seven policemen, five state attorneys and bail contractors taking bribes to pervert justice.

The video also captured a court clerk in a sexual act for same reason.
The bribery scandal, the president said, would have adverse effects on the various arms of government and other key institutions.

“This menace affects all segments of our society—the executive, the legislature, the media, the judiciary, traditional rulers, health facilities and indeed the list is endless…”

The president said he was saddened by the scandal but stressed that he was also particularly elated about the decision by some judges who stood their ground and rejected the offers from their clients.
Thirty-four judges allegedly took bribes in cash and kind.

Most of them have been suspended pending the outcome of a disciplinary hearing.

Optimism

Chief Justice Georgina Theodora Wood was optimistic that the service would overcome the incident and regain its integrity.
She said the judiciary, as an institution, stood at a threshold of a new dawn and asked Ghanaians to take respite from the negativities of the past weeks and join hands with them in restoring and rebuilding the judiciary.

Selfish Desires

“When you find yourself as an adversary in court, resist the temptation to find someone who knows the judge in order that you may obtain favour,” Justice Wood advised.
According to her, “The judiciary is poised to stand, thrive and overcome the present scourge imposed on us by the events of the past…We cannot allow the selfish desires of the minority in our midst to undo our efforts and expectations.”
The CJ noted that the new building signified an opportunity for a new beginning and urged all to resolve to build a judicial system that assured litigants and countrymen of justice and justified the fact that “indeed those who uphold the cause of justice are more than those who pervert it.”

Stop-gap Judges

She said that as part of the shortfalls in the system due to the scandal, 15 Appeal Court judges would be tasked to sit as additional High Court judges.
This, according to the CJ, was part of measures being put in place to ensure that the courts of the implicated judges run normally.

Call for Review

The CJ hinted that the judicial service would also review the criteria for the selection of judges with a focus that “will reflect the desire to improve on the behavioural aspects of judges.”
The focus, she explained, was going to be more on the moral and ethical values in the appointment of judges.
The CJ contended that the gesture would ensure that a judge’s behaviour remained consistent with his or her calling and the relationship with his or her community of workers and service recipients.

The New Court Complex

The court complex is located on the defunct Victoriaborg Press, close to the Cocoa Affairs Courts in Accra.
Four years ago, former President J.E.A. Mills cut the sod for the construction of the complex to replace the dilapidated 24th February Cross Road Courts, popularly known as the Cocoa Affairs Courts.
The construction, which is the first since 1940 for the judiciary, was funded by the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT).
The ultra-modern court complex is made up of 10 land courts, 10 commercial courts, six criminal courts, six general jurisdiction courts, three divorce and matrimonial courts, two financial and economic courts, two human rights courts, two labour courts and a Probate and Administration court.
The court complex also has banking facilities, cafeteria, 300-seater auditorium, library, a business centre, media briefing room, executive offices for the Attorney General and police prosecutor as well as a data centre, among others.
There is also a basement which has a holding cell and car parks for the public and judges.
China State Hualong Construction Limited constructed the building.

 Source:http://www.dailyguideghana.com/judges-in-chop-bar-jokes/

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June 3 Flood, Fire Disaster Victims To Receive Support From From Joy FM, Red Cross

June 3 Flood, Fire Disaster Victims To Receive Support From From Joy FM, Red Cross.

Victims of the June 3 flood and fire disaster at the Kwame Nkrumah Circle in Accra will on Monday receive financial support to restart their businesses destroyed in the disaster.

An appeal launched by Joy FM has yielded nearly 200,000 cedis. The contribution was made mainly by Joy FM listeners.

A combination of floods and an explosion on June 3, 2015 at a GOIL filling station at the Kwame Nkrumah Circle claimed over 100 lives and displaced thousands of residents.

The disaster started with a normal rainfall but intensified during the night resulting in a historic flooding in many parts of the capital but the explosion worsoned the disaster.

President Mahama who visited the scene of the fire declared that government will take drastic measures to reduce the impact of floods and fires.

He later announced a $50 million package to support victims of the flood and fire.

General Secretary of the Ghana Red Cross Society said providing blankets, clothes and food to the victims is not enough.

Kofi Addo believes that the victims should be supported financially in order for them to revamp their businesses.

 See more at:http://www.myjoyonline.com/news/2015/October-10th/june-3-flood-fire-disaster-victims-to-receive-financial-support-from-joy-fm-red-cross.php#sthash.be0ZN5dE.dpuf

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Victims of the June 3 flood and fire disaster at the Kwame Nkrumah Circle in Accra will on Monday receive financial support to restart their businesses destroyed in the disaster.
An appeal launched by Joy FM has yielded nearly 200,000 cedis. The contribution was made mainly by Joy FM listeners.
A combination of floods and an explosion on June 3, 2015 at a GOIL filling station at the Kwame Nkrumah Circle claimed over 100 lives and displaced thousands of residents.
The disaster started with a normal rainfall but intensified during the night resulting in a historic flooding in many parts of the capital but the explosion worsoned the disaster.
President Mahama who visited the scene of the fire declared that government will take drastic measures to reduce the impact of floods and fires.
He later announced a $50 million package to support victims of the flood and fire.
General Secretary of the Ghana Red Cross Society said providing blankets, clothes and food to the victims is not enough.
Kofi Addo believes that the victims should be supported financially in order for them to revamp their businesses.
- See more at: http://www.myjoyonline.com/news/2015/October-10th/june-3-flood-fire-disaster-victims-to-receive-financial-support-from-joy-fm-red-cross.php#sthash.be0ZN5dE.dpuf

Mahama's Stance On New Voter Register Most Appropriate-Pratt

Mahama's Stance On New Voter Register Most Appropriate-Pratt.

Managing news Editor of the Insight Newspaper says President John Maham’s stance on the creation of a new voters register is unquestionable.

According to Kwesi Pratt, President Mahama does not have any other choice because the decision to, or not to create a new voters' register lies solely in the hands of the Electoral Commission (EC) and not even he, the president can influence it.

 

Image Credit: MyJoyOnline

Speaking on Radio Gold’s news analysis programme, ‘Alhaji and Alhaji’, Mr Pratt said the President would be violating the constitution if “he does anything he is not supposed to do”.

The New Patriotic Party is calling for the creation of a new voters’ register after it made claims that more than 70,000 names in Ghana’s electoral roll were foreigners.

The NPP believes that the creation of a new register will make the 2016 general elections a more credible one.

Pressure group Let My Vote Count Alliance has also staged a demonstration to demand the creation of a new register.

Although other political parties have agreed for the creation of a new register, some doubt if it will change anything.

General Secretary of the People’s National Convention (PNC) Bernard Mornah said the existing voters register should rather be “cleansed”.

President Mahama in an interview with journalists in France called on those demanding the creation of a new register to state their case and give the EC the space to make its own decision on the matter.

He said "I have no right to interfere in that list. Ghana has an Electoral Commissioner that is independent and does not consult the president to do anything.

"It is a relatively young register because we have only used it for only one election and it was a register that has been biometrically compiled… It is for the EC to decide what to do”, he said.

Some critics have condemned portions of the president's remarks which suggested that the register was a new one and had to be improved not changed.

Mr Pratt said the critics are wrong. 

“What is wrong with what the president said…the constitution says that that decision ought to be made by the electoral commission and that is what the president said…or do we want the constitution to be violated”, he queried.

He said the NPP should not expect that a new register will be created simply because they think that is the right way to go.

“it seems to me that what they want simply is for all of us to shut up and accept what they are proposing without questions even if what they are proposing does not make sense.

“How can you run any country or institution like this where one segment of the society – even if they are in majority – that when they speak no one else has the right to speak, when they come to conclusions we should all follow them like sheep. They say they want a new voters register so everybody shut up let’s go and get a new voters register”, he said.

He called on the general public to allow the EC room to take a decision on whether or not it is necessary to create a new register.

Credit: http://www.myjoyonline.com

Managing news Editor of the Insight Newspaper says President John Maham’s stance on the creation of a new voters register is unquestionable.
According to Kwesi Pratt, President Mahama does not have any other choice because the decision to, or not to create a new voters' register lies solely in the hands of the Electoral Commission (EC) and not even he, the president can influence it.
Speaking on Radio Gold’s news analysis programme, ‘Alhaji and Alhaji’, Mr Pratt said the President would be violating the constitution if “he does anything he is not supposed to do”.
The New Patriotic Party is calling for the creation of a new voters’ register after it made claims that more than 70,000 names in Ghana’s electoral roll were foreigners.
The NPP believes that the creation of a new register will make the 2016 general elections a more credible one.
Pressure group Let My Vote Count Alliance has also staged a demonstration to demand the creation of a new register.
Although other political parties have agreed for the creation of a new register, some doubt if it will change anything.
General Secretary of the People’s National Convention (PNC) Bernard Mornah said the existing voters register should rather be “cleansed”.
President Mahama in an interview with journalists in France called on those demanding the creation of a new register to state their case and give the EC the space to make its own decision on the matter.
He said "I have no right to interfere in that list. Ghana has an Electoral Commissioner that is independent and does not consult the president to do anything.
"It is a relatively young register because we have only used it for only one election and it was a register that has been biometrically compiled… It is for the EC to decide what to do”, he said.
Some critics have condemned portions of the president's remarks which suggested that the register was a new one and had to be improved not changed.
Mr Pratt said the critics are wrong.
“What is wrong with what the president said…the constitution says that that decision ought to be made by the electoral commission and that is what the president said…or do we want the constitution to be violated”, he queried.
He said the NPP should not expect that a new register will be created simply because they think that is the right way to go.
“it seems to me that what they want simply is for all of us to shut up and accept what they are proposing without questions even if what they are proposing does not make sense.
“How can you run any country or institution like this where one segment of the society – even if they are in majority – that when they speak no one else has the right to speak, when they come to conclusions we should all follow them like sheep. They say they want a new voters register so everybody shut up let’s go and get a new voters register”, he said.
He called on the general public to allow the EC room to take a decision on whether or not it is necessary to create a new register.
- See more at: http://www.myjoyonline.com/politics/2015/October-10th/mahamas-stance-on-new-voter-register-most-appropriate-pratt.php#sthash.DUVhc6lg.dpuf

Is Anas Aremeyaw Anas A National Hero Or A Liability?

You are welcome as I bring to you on the popular and most known ever secrete journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas.

I must say from the word go that Anas Aremeyaw Anas is the best thing that has happened to Ghana for a very long time. His latest heroic sting of the judiciary has taken the country by storm, and it is making a lot of very important people extremely uncomfortable, especially those at the seat of government, because they are next in line. I am patiently keeping my fingers crossed for an explosion, which will turn out to be their Waterloo. The fact is corruption in Ghana is not just a matter of few apples in the barrel; it is the whole container that is rotten. And if that is not fixed, no amount of managerial skills and economic acumen can save the country.

I have been enjoying myself ever since the story broke. Though some prominent people have been making a fool of themselves with their childish comments, you just have to know who is talking to brush them aside. The fact is those who have been caught in this mess are not going to keep their mouth shut – they will go down fighting to the bitter end, even if they have to grab unto straws to catch their last breathe. Besides, those who stand to benefit, if they beat the rap, will scrape the bottom of the barrel to come up with some legalistic hogwash to discredit Anas.

Somewhere last week I read a comment on ghanaweb in which someone was suggesting that Anas is disgracing the country for exposing the judges caught on tape. I was livid beyond words; I had to take time out to calm down my nerves. When I later recovered my composure I consoled myself that it is the comments of a dimwit who is so much concerned with appearances. I, therefore, dropped it altogether to continue enjoying the Anas drama.

However, Bright Akwetey, a private legal practitioner, was fixated on interrupting my amusement. About three days ago he made a statement, which is a classic case of looking at just one side of the argument. The following is the link to his wretched thoughts: http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Order-Anas-to-arrest-freed-criminals-Lawyer-383890.

 He argued that it is greater evil for Anas to have used tactics that let off tough criminals into the community. He further claimed that some of these criminals are armed robbers who will continue to rob and kill people. Of course, Mr Akwetey is right; on the other hand, did Mr Akwetey think about the ultimate consequence of not being able to cure this virulent cancer, which has been metastasising since independence. I hate to point it out; death is the grand finale, failed state is the inevitable denouement, and this cannot be compared to Anas tactics in any stretch of the imagination.
Corruption is just like a cancer, and to destroy it some healthy cells will undoubtedly be affected. It is very childish for a smart person like Mr Bright Akwetey to make that submission. Corruption is killing Ghana slowly, and as far as I am concerned, Anas tactics are small potatoes that shouldn’t be questioned by any Ghanaian with the interest of the nation at heart. When people are dying in their numbers for lack of food, good drinking water, lack of medical care, poor sanitation, unemployment etc. due to the activities of these nation wreckers, and he has the incredible temerity to argue that the armed robbers who were let loose will kill people. What about the thousands that is going to be saved because of his work. I am not even touching the economic benefits this will bring. Think, Mr Bright Akwetey, you sound childish and ridiculous.
For those who think that Anas is washing our dirty linen in public, I believe should look themselves again in the mirror. Ghana is destitute; what is there to show off. We are living on past glories that have become stale.

Let us come to the 21st century. There are worst things that are being exposed in better countries and they don’t make noise about it. Currently, there is an ongoing investigation that involved former Westminster MPs and ministers who were involved in a paedophile ring that abused children for years. This is the mother of all parliaments, and these things happened about 30 years ago, but they still have the need to expose it in order to prevent it from happening again. There is an Akan saying that when you don’t sell your sickness you will not have a cure. Ghana is sick; we can only have a cure when we expose it. They say sunshine is the best disinfectant. Anybody who is against what Anas has done or doing has got something to hide. My unadulterated conviction is that he is an enemy of mother Ghana. Anas Aremeyaw Anas may have his faults as a human being, but currently he is the best thing that has happened to Ghana in a very long time. The incalculable benefit he has brought us far outweighs the liabilities. Those who can’t deal with it should just zip up.

Article Source:  VibeGhana

Lumba Records Four Gospel Albums With Great Ampong

Highlife musician, Daddy Lumba has teamed up with Gospel artiste, Isaiah Kwadwo Ampong to record four gospel albums.

This was disclosed by record producer, Buddy Roro on Radio Univers’ mid-morning show, Brunch2Lunch on Tuesday.

Lumba who just turned fifty-one has already released a collaboration with Great Ampong titled, Hossana. The song on which they sang praises to God for His mercies was produced by Roro.

He told show host, Abrantepa that the collaboration which was Lumba’s idea is a long term project.

“We started working together about a year ago. By God’s grace, this [Hosanna] is out already but we have recorded four gospel albums. It’s a collaboration between Lumba and Ampong. It’s a long term project. However, they can release their individual albums along the way. By December, Lumba’s highlife album will be out,” Roro said.

When asked the motive behind the project, Roro said: “that’s why we tag Lumba as the best of all time. Lumba has helped the likes of Borax and Ofori Amponsah in the music industry. He is a good songwriter and can identify talents easily. And that is why he collaborated with Great Ampong. So let’s say God is taken us to another level through him. He is the brain behind the long term project."

Roro revealed that every song on each of the four albums would have at least ten songs.

Charles Kwadwo Fosu, known in showbiz circles as Daddy Lumba will on Saturday, October 3 2015 launch the Hosanna single at the National Theatre. The event is also to celebrate his 51st anniversary.

This was disclosed by record producer, Buddy Roro on Radio Univers’ mid-morning show, Brunch2Lunch on Tuesday.

 Source: PulseGhana

Airtel Ghana Records Over 4 Million Network Subscribers

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The popular communication giant with the red colour, Airtel Ghana, has reported of its recording of million network subscribers.
Airtel Ghana, the most loved brand in the daily lives of Ghanaians has chalked another phenomenal achievement by recording over 4 million subscribers in the latest Telecom voice and data subscription trend report released by the National Communications Authority (NCA).

The report shows a consistent growth in the subscriber base of the Changemaker company over the first 6 months of the year moving from a voice subscriber base of 3.75 million in January to 4.11 million as at June 2015 – adding more than 360,000 new subscribers to the network which clearly makes Airtel the network with the highest percentage growth (8.77%) and the fastest growing network over the 6 months period.

Commenting on this phenomenal growth, Lucy Quist, Managing Director of Airtel Ghana said, "This is truly a remarkable achievement and we are excited about this performance. We have been leading the industry in product, service and digital innovation that clearly differentiates us from the competition and positions Airtel as the network of choice for the Ghanaian public. These latest results from the NCA validate our position as the most loved brand in the daily lives of Ghanaians".

She continued, "I want to take this opportunity to thank every single one of our over 4 million customers who interact with our brand every day and to invite those yet to experience our superior product and services to join us.

"You now have over 4 million reasons to be on the Smartphone network. Make your change now".

Airtel Ghana's growth on data was unmatched with additions of over 330,000 translating to 13.3% growth over the 6 months period and the highest percentage growth in the industry.

Lucy Quist attributes this to Airtel's "superior network and data quality, coverage and competitive pricing which is unparalleled in the Ghanaian market".

"We have led breakthrough innovations in the digital space, providing customers with offerings such as free Facebook, value added services such as roll over data bundles, browse chaw bundles with 2X and the dual scratch card, which enables consumers to load either voice or data directly. These are the reasons why customers continue to choose us first for voice, data and business solutions".

Airtel Ghana has been a trailblazer since its entry into the Telecommunication industry. The Telecom giant was the first to launch a 3G network in 2008 and upgraded to 3.75G in 2012 to give customers a remarkable experience on their network. Airtel continues to innovate at scale to provide cutting edge solutions to meet customer needs.

As the second largest operator in the country in terms of network coverage, Airtel Ghana recently announced an increase in its data network speeds from 21.6mbps to 42mbps, making it the fastest and the first network operator to undertake this upgrade.

About Bharti Airtel

Bharti Airtel Limited is a leading global telecommunications company with operations in 20 countries across Asia and Africa. Headquartered in New Delhi, India, the company ranks amongst the top 3 mobile service providers globally in terms of subscribers. In India, the company's product offerings include 2G, 3G and 4G wireless services, mobile commerce, fixed line services, high speed DSL broadband, IPTV, DTH, enterprise services including national & international long distance services to carriers. In the rest of the geographies, it offers 2G, 3G and 4G wireless services and mobile commerce. Bharti Airtel had over 335 million customers across its operations at the end of August 2015. To know more please visit, www.airtel.com

About Airtel in Africa

Airtel is driven by the vision of providing affordable and innovative mobile services to all. Airtel has 17 operations in Africa: Burkina Faso, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Madagascar, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. Airtel International is a Bharti Airtel company. For more information, please visit www.airtel.com, or ‘like’ the Airtel Ghana Facebook page via www.facebook.com/airtelgh or follow us on Twitter via the handle @airtelghana.

Article Source: GhanaWeb

TV3 has Suspended Nana Aba Anamoah

TV3 has suspended its lead newscaster Nana Aba Anamoah.

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TV3 has suspended its lead newscaster and in charge of the sports edition at the TV3 network sports, Nana Aba Anamoah.

The actions come after days of massive public backlash against the outspoken presenter following her alleged involvement in an "online information and photo theft".

In a statement Saturday, TV3 said: “after preliminary investigations internally, and in accordance with TV3’s own commitment to the highest level of professionalism, Management has decided to take Nana Aba Anamoah off air until further notice.

“ As a broadcast network that prides itself in upholding high ethical standards and delivering credible and trustworthy content to its viewers, TV3 would like to assure viewers and other key stakeholders that it shall continue to take all necessary steps to maintain such standards,” the statement noted.

“We expect guardians of our brand particularly employees who we entrust to deliver content on air to our viewers, to ascribe to the company’s values whatever they are.” The statement added: “TV3 is committed to deliver on its promise of being the First in News and Best in Entertainment".
 Article Source: GhanaWeb

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