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Don’t comment on sensitive matters that affect Manhyia – NPP cautions members
The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has directed party members particularly in Ashanti to desist from commenting further on the alleged unfortunate comment the party’s regional chairman made against Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II during the party’s parliamentary vetting in Kumasi.
Addressing a news conference in Kumasi today, Justin Koduah Frimpong disclosed, that the party’s top hierarchy is on the grounds to resolve the issue.
He said the party has a tradition, and respect for Nananom “As a party, we have a history, we have a tradition and certainly have an ideology. We know where we came from as a party, from UGCC, NLM, UP, PP, UFP, and NPP.”
According to him, their history has been shaped and supported Asanteman and the good people of the Ashanti Region and as a party, they hold extreme undiluted absolute respect for Asanteman, particularly His Majesty, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, and Nananom.
He therefore used the platform to caution the rank and file of the party to desist from making any commentary via any means of communication.
“Desist from making any sensitive comments regarding Nananom and particularly His Majesty and the party,” he said.
Lawyer Justin Koduah Frimpong further added that the leadership of the party is in touch and is on the grounds as well as knows what to do to make sure the respect for Nananom and the revered King as well as the good people of Ashanti Region remain intact.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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GTA staff in Cape Coast for refresher training programme
Staff of Ghana Tourism Authority are currently in Cape Coast in the Central Region for capacity building.
The staff members from the Ghana Tourism Authority’s departments of Corporate Affairs, Marketing, Research, Product Development, and Investment have convened in the Central Regional Capital for a refresher training programme.
Against this backdrop, the team took the opportunity to visit some of the city’s notable sites and attractions, including Cape Coast Castle.
This initiative is under the esteemed leadership of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of GTA, Mrs. Maame Efua Houadjeto, who prioritizes capacity building and equipping teams with adequate resources to achieve optimal results.
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Egyptian Ambassador to Ghana discusses potential collaborations in the health sector
The Egyptian Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. A. M. Youseef has paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, to discuss potential collaborations in the health sector.
The Ambassador highlighted several proposals from the Egyptian government, including providing accommodation for physicians inside or close to the hospital building.
Additionally, H.E. Youseef expressed interest in bringing expert physicians and medical instruments on board but emphasized the need for the Ghanaian government to provide the necessary infrastructure.
The establishment of pharmaceutical companies in Ghana was also proposed, with the Ambassador noting that proposals had already been made to some businessmen.
However, the Ambassador mentioned that one of the challenges they face is the slow response time from the Ghanaian government.
Mr. Akandoh in response acknowledged this challenge and assured the Ambassador that the President, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, is committed to the health sector.
Given the current pressure on the government to provide funds for the health sector, Mr.Akandoh suggested that the Egyptian government take up the project in its entirety, including the construction of infrastructure and equipment.
This, he explained, would be more feasible as the Ghanaian government is currently focused on completing old projects left by the previous administration.
Mr.Akandoh appreciated the Egyptian government’s interest in collaborating with Ghana on health projects and advised them to bring more companies on board to help complete the project, noting that, it is a vital area of healthcare that the government would like to see thrive.
