Author: Krobea

He burst onto the scene in 1979, first in May after a failed coup, but then took over the administration of the country on June 4, 1979 with the Armed Forces Revolutionary Council (AFRC). The then flight lieutenant handed over power to a civilian administration immediately afterwards, allowing for elections exactly two weeks after that coup d’etat. The elections went into a second round on July 9, 1979 with Dr Hilla Limann beating Victor Owusu to become the President of the Third Republic. But Flt. Lt Jerry John Rawlings returned on December 31, 1981 with the Provisional National Defence Council…

The General Secretary of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) has called on members to limit campaigns involving large numbers and mass gatherings as a result of the spike in coronavirus cases. John Boadu admits there have been breaches of Covid-19 protocols in activities aimed at canvassing for votes for the December 7 elections. In the past couple of days, the country’s active cases have risen to 1,302 from a little over 300. “In the wake of the rising Ghana’s new coronavirus cases over the past two weeks raising concerns about a possible second wave of the virus in the…

Legon Cities football club forward Asamoah Gyan has said he is not in the right physical condition to play competitive football currently but will use his experience until he gains his fitness back. Gyan, who was inactive for about 8 months, joined Legon Cities Football Club in the just-ended transfer window and has said it will take a little while before he can hit the ground running because of his current physical condition. Speaking to Juliet Bawuah on the Ghana Premier League Preview Show on TV3, the Black Stars all-time leading top scorer admitted that he is currently not ready…

This year’s National Youth Conference under the auspices of Kingdom Legacy Fellowship (KLF) is scheduled to held on Saturday, November 14 at the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) Conference Hall. This year’s conference is themed: ‘Let Us Rise and Build’ taken from Nehemiah 2:18. It is geared at encouraging the next generation of the youth to be meaningful in nation building. Billed to speak at the conference are Apostle BB Fredrick, the CEO of BB Holdings and Lead Pastor of Omega Revival Centre, Emmanuel Kojo Jones-Mensah, CEO of Empire Group of Companies and Founder of KJM Foundation, and host Apostle Benjamin…

The 3FM Constituency Debate will pitch camp at the Ningo-Prampram Constituency on Friday, November 13.  Giving constituents a chance to speak and question the plans and records of their parliamentary aspirants, the debate has already made pit stops in five different constituencies in the Greater Accra Region. On Friday, the Debate will play host to incumbent Member of Parliament Samuel Nartey George, who is contesting on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Freeborn Kofi Teye of the Ghana Union Movement (GUM) and Angmor Richard Nartey, an independent candidate. The constituency has been a fortress for the NDC since…

Former President John Dramani Mahama on Wednesday, November 11 paid separate courtesy calls on the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, and the Queenmother, Nana Ama Konadu, at the Manhyia Palace. This was at the start of Day 2 of his six-day campaign of the Ashanti Region. Interacting with the Asantehene, the former president, who is also the presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), expressed satisfaction with votes gotten from the Region though it is the stronghold of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). He said the votes of the NDC in the Region amount to the third highest for…

The European Union has deployed over 80 persons to Ghana to observe the December 7 general elections. The team is led by Chief Observer Javier Nart, a member of the European Parliament from Spain. The EU observer mission is made up of a core team and observers from European countries such as Norway, Switzerland, and Canada. The core team made up of nine analysts will analyse the political, electoral and legal issues related to the electoral process and would be supported by logistical and security experts. Chief Observer Javier Nart said the mission is a clear sign of the EU’s…

The flagbearer of the People’s National Convention (PNC), David Apasera, and his running mate, Pastor Dr Divine Ayivor, are in the Upper East Region for a three-day campaign tour. The entourage of the flagbearer includes the National Women’s Organizer, Communication Director and other national officers of the party. He is expected to visit Bolgatanga Central, Bolgatanga East, Talensi, Bawku Central, Zebilla, Navrongo Central, Chiana-Paga and Builsa North constituencies to galvanise support for the PNC ahead of the December 7 polls. On his arrival in Bolgatanga Central Constituency, the PNC flagbearer paid a courtesy call on two Tindaanas, namely Tindonsobligo and…

The Member of Parliament for Asokwa Constituency, Patricia Appiagyei, has appealed to her constituents to renew her mandate and that of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo if they want continuous development. Madam Appiagyei touted that she is “the best person to be promoted if you want development”. Appealing to the electorate, she courted people of Asokwa Constituency to renew her mandate to ensure that the good policies and infrastructural developments that have been witnessed over the past four years are continued. The Asokwa MP, who doubles as the Deputy Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, mentioned initiatives and projects…

The Deputy Bono Region Minister is accusing the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) of conducting a “violence mock run” ahead of the December 7 elections in the Bono Region. Mr. Stevens Siaka said the NDC led by its General Secretary, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, have been fomenting troubles in some parts of the Region in anticipation of what they would do during the December 7 election. The Member of Parliament for Jaman North Constituency made the accusations in an interview with Onua FM’s Yen Sempa on Wednesday, November 11 while speaking on the situation in the Region ahead of the elections.…