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Kennedy Agyapong launches crowdfunding platform
A flagbearer hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr Kennedy Agyapong, has launched a digital platform for individuals and groups who believe in his presidential ambition to donate toward his campaign activities.
The platform, which can be activated on all mobile networks, by dialing *797# as well as donating through Ken2024.com.
This would also ensure credible data of all individuals and organizations that will financially support the Assin Central legislature during his flagbearership race.
A leading member of the Fund Raising Committee, Mr Sammy Crabbe, who demonstrated the donation process at a press conference yesterday in Accra, said that individuals and groups should activate the shortcode *797# to contribute their quota.
He said the significance of the donation was for supporters and sympathizers of Kennedy Agyepong to be part of his presidential agenda, in order to transform Ghana’s economy to the benefit of the citizenry when he becomes President.
Mr.Crabbe added that individuals could also donate through Ken 2024.com by following the process to contribute towards the agenda, stressing that the platforms could be activated anywhere in the world.
According to him, the campaign team is targeting about GH 500, 000 total donations weekly from the business class in society, adding that, GH 50, 000 is expected from the middle class as well.
He noted that the donation would be run for 14 months, as the campaign team had strengthened their strategies to ensure their candidate leads the NPP into the 2024 elections.
The Chairman of the Fundraising Committee, Mr Oppong Bio who launched the donations platform, called on individual and benevolent organisations to support their candidate, adding that, although their candidate is a successful businessman, their donations show their participation in the presidential ambition of Mr Agyepong.
BY BERNARD BENGHAN
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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.
