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Rain Foundations launches Silver Jubilee
The Rain Foundation launched its Silver Jubilee Anniversary last Sunday at the Dreamer’s Hub located at North Legon, in Accra.
Also known as Rain Foundations, the international mission-based organisation boasts of 25 years of Impacting thousands of people the across the world through events, mentorship, charity, books, and outreach programmes.
Taking their turns to address the guests on the achievements of the organisation, and plans for the anniversary celebration, George Kingsley Acquah ESQ, Global President of the Foundation and a law lecturer hinted that the organisation had a rich package of programmes, projects and products for their nine-month anniversary celebration.
Madam Gifty Selasie, President of Rain Worldwide Actualisation Project and a Consular Officer at the Norwegian Embassy also outlined plans to achieve international win-win partnerships.
Squadron Leader Ben Appau, leader of one of the organisation’s networks (AURA) revealed that the founding President of Rain, Raphaelle Antwi – a celebrated author of 58 books, had a special project to mentor, brand and publish 25 new writers this year as part of the anniversary celebrations.
A delegation of the ’94 Year Group of Achimota Basic School was also present to honour the occasion and to celebrate with the founding President of Rain who is an old student of the school.
The President of the group, Mr. Nana Agyei Blackie commended Author Ralph Antwi for his good works and assured the audience of their continuous support.
By Edem Mensah Tsotorme
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New BoG governor can’t engage in official duties – Afenyo-Markin to Mahama
The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo Markin has raised concerns over the assumption of official duties by Dr. Johnson Asiamah as Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG).
The former Deputy Governor was recently nominated by President John Dramani, on January 31, 2025, to serve as Governor, pending approval by the Council of State.
This follows a formal request by the current Governor, Dr. Ernest Addison, to proceed on leave ahead of his retirement on March 31, 2025.
However, in a letter to President Mahama dated February 4, Minority Leader raised serious concerns with Dr. Asiamah’s assumption of office in the absence of the Council of State.
“Your Excellency, it is my considered view that Dr. Johnson Asiamah should refrain from engaging in official duties at the Bank of Ghana until his nomination has been duly approved by the Council of State. While awaiting confirmation, he can seek any necessary briefings outside the formal assumption of office,” the letter noted.
He added, “I trust that due attention will be given to this matter to uphold the integrity of our institutional processes.”
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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Bagbin lifts suspension of four MPs
Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has lifted the suspension of four Members of Parliament (MPs) who were suspended after a clash during the vetting session on Thursday, January 30, 2025.
The altercation occurred between Minority and Majority MPs, escalating tensions in Parliament. The disagreement reached a peak after the suspension of the four MPs, triggering a debate over whether the vetting should proceed on January 31, 2025.
Following the suspension, the Minority MPs walked out, leaving only the Majority to continue with the vetting of nominees, including that of MP Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, who had already undergone several hours of questioning by the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin.
The lifting of the suspension comes after a review of the incident. The four MPs – Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, Jerry Ahmed Shaib and Alhassan Tampuli – are now expected to resume their parliamentary duties as normal. The move seeks to restore order in Parliament following the disruptions.
This was after both the majority leader and minority leader appealed to the Speaker of Parliament to lift the ban on the four MPs.
Alban Bagbin said, “So I have lifted the suspension order. I do so instantly and takes effect immediately. The affected Hon. Members are permitted now to enter the precincts of the house. I must say they actually complied with the orders.”
He assured that the investigations will continue, and the House will have the opportunity to make a decision.
He commended the security agencies for their support.
Source : Citinewsroom.com
