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Coalition of Political Parties protest against removal of Chief Justice

The Coalition of Political Parties today protested in Accra against the President’s attempt to remove the Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo.

According to them, the demonstration is to express widespread discontent with the President’s actions, seen as an assault on democracy and the judiciary.

After marching through the principal streets of Accra, the protesters presented petitions to the Judiciary, Parliament and the Presidency.

The lead petitioner, Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin while presenting the petition, said the coalition was unhappy with President Mahama’s action aimed at removing the Chief Justice.

Additionally, he said, the language of the petition is respectful in expressing their view, and he was optimistic that they would receive the appropriate response.

They added that following the successful demonstration, they will outline their next steps in the coming days.

Receiving the petition on behalf of the Chief of Staff, Stan Dogbe said, the successful protest is a testament of the democratic tenets the President wants to instill in the Ghanaians.

He added that “If it were the case like this over the past 8 years, I’m sure the retaliatory politics you mention wouldn’t have occurred. Your reference to retaliatory politics is an admission that the 8 years under Akufo-Addo and Bawumia were not the best.”

He said whatever action that President Mahama is currently taking is in line with the 1992 constitution of Ghana and assured them of handing over the petition to Chief of Staff.

By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme

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Strengthening Diplomatic Ties: US Ambassador meets Interior Minister

Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak received the Ambassador Virginia Palmer, US Ambassador to Ghana in his office in Accra.

The meeting, focused on strengthening bilateral ties and discussing mutual interests and officially inform the Minister of the end of her duty tour in Ghana.

Muntaka Mubarak outlined key areas of interest of the Ministry, and explored opportunities for continued collaboration.

The Minister also commended Amb. Palmer for her contributions to the Interior Ministry and its agencies, highlighting the progress made in U.S.-Ghana relations.

Amb. Virginia Palmer thanked the Minister for his support during her tenure in Ghana and assured him of the continuous support of the US government not just to the Interior Ministry but Ghana as a whole.

The discussions underscored the strong partnership between the Ghana and US with both sides expressing commitment to strengthening ties in areas of mutual benefit.

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Ministry of Health commends partners for supporting MahamaCares

The Ministry of Health has expressed its profound appreciation to Telecel Ghana, Alive Industries, East Cantonment Pharmacy, and KMI Energies for their generous contributions to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (MahamaCares), an initiative aimed at providing financial assistance to individuals living with chronic diseases across the country.

Telecel Ghana has pledged to support the initiative by equipping three (3) healthcare centers with HPV testing kits, digital colposcopes, and biopsy instruments.

The donation, which will also cover operational costs for these facilities over two years, is expected to enable the screening of at least 5,000 women in the first year, offering free diagnostic services to underserved communities.

Additionally, Alive Industries has donated ₵500,000.00, East Cantonment Pharmacy has contributed ₵50,000.00, and KMI Energies has supported the initiative with ₵5,000.00.

These contributions are expected to significantly strengthen the MahamaCares initiative and help expand its reach and impact nationwide.

The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, praised the efforts of the contributing organizations and emphasized the importance of public-private partnerships in improving national health outcomes.