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I haven’t flouted any rule by supporting Bawumia for president – Annoh-Dompreh
Majority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has said he hasn’t flouted any rule by supporting Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, in the upcoming presidential primaries of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP).
He said his support for the Vice President had made some party faithful to turn against him with unsubstantiated allegations, including destroying billboards of rival aspirants.
Mr Annoh-Dompreh, who is also MP for Nsawam/Adoagyiri, is one of the at least 100 lawmakers, who are backing the candidature of the Vice President, to bear the flag for the party in the 2024 General Election.
He dismissed allegations that he masterminded the destruction of a billboard of another flagbearer aspirant, Kennedy Agyapong, in Nsawam, saying he has no hand in the act.
At a press conference, in Accra yesterday, Mr Annoh-Dompreh explained that the billboard was pulled down by the agency which owns it for the failure of Mr Agyapong’s team to reach financial agreement with it.
According to the Majority Chief Whip, since his declaration to back the Vice President’s bid, he has been the subject of verbal attacks by the Kennedy Agyapong team and on his media platforms.
Mr Annoh-Dompreh said as democrats, the intolerance to other people’s choices does not auger well for the party.
“They should respect my decision. My decision to support the Vice President is not out of nothing. It is based on substantive evidence of what the man can do for our party and this country,” he said.
Mr Annoh-Dompreh said he had the moral and patriotic obligation to ensure that he contributed to the victory of the NPP in 2024.
“I cannot be in the middle. We want to do something that has never been done in the history of the party and country and this would not take ordinary efforts to achieve.
“I want to be part of that history and therefore if I have evidence that there is a particular candidate amongst the lot who can make that history, I can’t hold on to that urge,” he said.
Mr Annoh-Dompreh called on followers of all the candidates in the contest to sell their messages to the delegates and tolerate the views of others.
The NPP goes to polls on Saturday where about 1000 delegates would be expected to elect five of the 10 candidates, to battle it out on November 4, 2023, for the flagbearer slot for the 2024 General Election.
source:Ghanaian Times
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Many SOEs have been used as mere instruments for personal wealth accumulation –Pres.Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has expressed concern over the misuse of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) for personal financial gain by individuals in leadership positions.
Speaking during a meeting with Chief Executives of specified entities under the State Interest and Governance Authority (SIGA) on Thursday, March 13, the President directly attributed the dire state of SOEs to their leadership, accusing chief executives, management teams, and governing boards of prioritising personal enrichment over organisational efficiency.
He pointed to bloated budgets, unjustified allowances, and unnecessary expenditures as factors draining public funds while SOEs continue to rely on government bailouts.
“Many SOEs have been used as mere instruments for personal wealth accumulation by appointees. The chief executives, management, and boards of these enterprises are responsible for this situation. Some SOEs have become perennial loss-makers, draining public funds with bloated budgets, unjustified allowances, and unnecessary expenditures while relying on government bailouts as if entitled to them. Many of these entities are at their lowest point in the entire history of the Fourth Republic,” he said.
President Mahama further noted that many SOEs have been plagued by inefficiencies, corruption, and mismanagement, leading to consistent financial losses. He cited the 2023 State Ownership Report by the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA), which highlighted systemic inefficiencies and wasteful expenditures within these entities.
He therefore reaffirmed his commitment to reforming under-performing SOEs and ensuring they serve national interests.
He warned that loss-making SOEs will no longer be tolerated and will either be merged, privatised, or closed.
“I will assess you based on your performance. If you do not align with the pace of the reset agenda, you may be asked to step aside. If that adds to the horror movie, so be it,” he added.
Source: Myjoyonline.com
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Prophet Courage Heavens set to launch ‘Predestination’ book on March 23
Prophet Courage A. Heavens is set to launch the much-awaited book titled ‘Predestination’ on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at 5:00PM.
The launch, which is expected to impact lives, will take place at Crossgates Ministries, Flattop, off N1 Highway, opposite Angel Hauz.
The book is aimed at addressing the way people struggle to understand how free will and destiny align.
It is also aimed at providing clarity on God’s sovereignty and one’s place in His divine plan.
The various chapters of the book address various issues through scriptures and personal stories.
Committed to impacting society, part of the proceeds from the book will go into Courage Heavens Education Legacy (CHEL), an educational foundation transforming lives.
CHEL is dedicated to providing financial support and mentorship to brilliant but needy students, ensuring they have access to quality education and opportunities for a better future.
Prophet Courage Heavens is a prolific writer and previously authored Eli Eli Lama Sabachthani, a powerful book that encourages unwavering faith in times of trials.
In addition, he has written seven more prophetic and life-changing books that are yet to be published.
He is dedicated to raising the next generation for impactful ministry. As the leader of Crossgates Ministries, he nurtures believers in faith and purpose.
