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GJA holds memorial service for Dr Doris Yaa Dartey
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has held a short memorial service and signed a Book of Condolence for Dr Doris Yaa Dartey, a prolific writer, lecturer, communications expert and media consultant of international repute at the Accra International Press Centre (AIPC) on Monday.
A galaxy of prominent media practitioners and other sympathisers attended the solemn programme.
Dr Doris Dartey, a seasoned and influential media practitioner with the ‘ Heart of Gold’ and a committed Columnist of The Spectator ‘ The Watchwoman’ whose articles were riddled with ‘positive punches’ and geared towards attitudinal change, human resource and national development among others, died at the Korle- Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra, on Sunday, July 19, 2020, at the age of 67.
She would be laid to rest on Thursday, August 6, 2020, in Accra. It would be a private burial.
Mr Affail Monney, President of GJA in a short statement said that the death of Dr Doris Dartey had, indeed, created a vacuum which would be very difficult to fill.
He said that the deceased was an epitome of virtue and selflessness whose contribution to the development of media practitioners in the country would stand the test of time.
‘Unquestionably, Dr Doris Dartey was successful in whatever she did because she executed all her assignments and undertook all her endeavours with unrestrained love, chronic zest and incredible gusto.
“She would be sorely, missed and fondly remembered for her extravagant generosity and immaculate jocularity,” he said.
Pastor Joseph Aaron Hagan of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in a brief sermon asked members of the association to take consolation in the Biblical fact that “To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under the Heaven: A time to be born and a time to die.”
He extolled the commitment, dedication and zeal with which the deceased displayed in the discharge of her duties especially regarding punctuality, and asked that journalists and other media practitioners should also make judicious use of, ‘time’ in the course of their work.
By Castro Zangina -Tong & Ruth Bentum-Micah
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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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