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Electoral Killings: President Mahama demands action in a letter to IGP
President John Dramani Mahama is demanding immediate action on the killing of eight Ghanaians during the 2020 and 2024 elections, in a letter to the Inspector General of Police, George Akuffo Dampare.
In a letter signed by the Executive Secretary to the President, Dr.Callistus Mahama, he noted that “ I have been instructed by H.E, John Mahama, to formally request your office to initiate immediate investigations into the tragic deaths of Ghanaian citizens during the 2020/24 general elections.
According to the letter, these incidents, which occurred in various parts of the country, have left a lasting scar on the country’s democratic process, and it is imperative that justice is served for the victims and their families.
“To ensure the investigations are comprehensive and transparent, we respectfully propose the following: Establishment of a Dedicated Investigative Taskforce, Collaboration with Witnesses and Families, Review of Electoral Security Arrangements, Use of Forensic Evidence,” the letter added.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Read full statement below.
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Enoch Boateng to host spirit-filled worship experience
All roads lead to the Word Arena Chapel International, as Enoch Boateng Ministries lead worshippers to the throne room tomorrow at Dansoman in Accra.
Dubbed ‘Let Judah Rise,’ it aims to uplift the spirit of attendees, ignite faith and create an atmosphere of deep worship.
In an interview with The Spectator Agoro, the UK-based artiste who doubles as a pastor said the first edition which was held in Oda in the Eastern Region was super and promises attendees that this year’s edition would be mind-blowing and full of miracles.
He stated that special guests ministering in songs include Joshua Ahenkorah, the soulful Efe Grace, and Benny Brooks.
Pastor Enoch Boateng has since extended invitation to everyone to come and experience God’s presence in a unique way.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
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Fusing politics with fashion
Ghanaians, especially die-hard sympathisers of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) trooped to the Black Stars Square to be part of history.
The occasion was the historical return of Mr John Dramani Mahama as president of Ghana and Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang as vice president.
President Mahama was coming to the office of the president for the second time while Prof. Opoku- Agyemang was sworn-in as the first female Vice President.
The party sympathisers marked the occasion in style, appearing in fashionable dresses designed with party paraphernalia.
To make the electoral feat remarkable, they appeared in special shirts, jerseys, cloths in party colours, not leaving out the vuvuzelas.
Boldly inscribed in these attires were symbols of the NDC and Ghana.
The event also brought to the fore the typical Ghanaian hospitality, entertaining a couple of guests that came to witness the event
By Victor A. Buxton
