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‘Don’t take Muslims, Christians co-existence for granted’
Alhaji Muniru(right) expressing appreciation for the items received on behalf of his colleagues
The Presiding Member for Akuapem North Municipal Assembly in the Eastern Region, Nana AsieduOffei hasstated that the option of peaceful coexistence of Muslims and Christians in the region particularly in the Akuapem North should not be taken lightly.
‘’Let us continue to live in harmony and unite for a common goal, because we are all preaching peace and the salvation of the lost souls for God” he said.
According to Nana Offei this would fast-track the development of the communities and to improve the living standards of the people.
Nana AsieduOffei said this at Akropong on Thursday after presenting 26 bags of rice and five boxes of cooking oil to Muslims in five towns in the municipality to observe this year’s
Eid al-Fitr. The towns are Akropong, Larteh, Mampong, Korkoom, and Mangoase.
Nana AsieduOffei who for the past nine years donated cattle, rice and edible oil to Muslim communities in the area said Christians and Muslim followers are the world’s most two powerful religions which preach peace so they should see themselves as members of one big family in the region, especially in the Akuapem North.
Religion, he said should not be a dividing factor but rather unite the people to pursue a common agenda for the rapid development of the communities.
The Muslim Chief of Akropong, Alhaji Abdel Muniru received the items on behalf of his colleagues and thanked Nana Offei for the gesture.
He stated that he has Muslims at heart, especially during Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha celebrations and therefore prayed for him, the family and the nation as a whole for Allah”s continuous blessing.
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NPP is so hurt by my nomination – Sam George
The Minister for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovation, and Member of Parliament(MP) for Ningo-Prampram, Samuel Nartey George, says opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) Members of Parliament (MPs) are hurt by his nomination.
The minister who was approved by the majority in Parliament yesterday in a Facebook post stated that “It is clear to me that the NPP is so hurt by my nomination as Minister for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations and would stop at nothing to fight it.”
His post was in response to photos circulated on social media suggesting he was watching what appears to be nude content on his phone.
Mr. Sam George accused the NPP MPs of circulating fake photos with a false narration to tarnish his reputation, saying: “They have resorted to a smear campaign and cheap lies with fake photos.”
“After failing to mobilise their own Caucus in Parliament to vote against my nomination, they have resorted to smear campaign and cheap lies with fake photos,” he posted.
He concluded, “I can assure them that the days of misinformation and cheap fabricated lies are coming to an end. The Ministry would tighten regulations on such illegal conducts of misinformation and disinformation in the coming weeks and sanitise our media space.So help me God.”
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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