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Kurt Okraku to address GFA Congress on Tuesday
President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku will address the 30th Ordinary Session of Congress of the Ghana Football Association on Tuesday August 27, 2024.
The President is expected to provide an update on strategic initiatives being implemented and new ideas expected to be discussed and affirmed for execution during the main convocation on Tuesday August 27.
He will discuss, amongst others, strategic elements of phase two of the GFA’s agenda of fixing the fundamentals of Ghana Football whilst consolidating gains made since the last congress was held on July 10, 2023 in Kumasi.
The 30th Ordinary Congress of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) will span two days, comprising an extended program of events for delegates.
Monday’s activities are a combination of fun-filled games to be engaged in after group discussions on topical issues impacting Ghana Football.
There will also be a presentation, photo session, interviews, and the sod cutting for the construction of a modern gymnasium and swimming pool.
Delegates will also visit areas of the refurbished accommodation facilities.
The main session of Congress will be held on Tuesday, August 27, 2024.
President Simeon-Okraku is scheduled to attend meetings during the two-day period and also participate in the special fun games lined up.
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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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Bagbin lifts suspension of four MPs
Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has lifted the suspension of four Members of Parliament (MPs) who were suspended after a clash during the vetting session on Thursday, January 30, 2025.
The altercation occurred between Minority and Majority MPs, escalating tensions in Parliament. The disagreement reached a peak after the suspension of the four MPs, triggering a debate over whether the vetting should proceed on January 31, 2025.
Following the suspension, the Minority MPs walked out, leaving only the Majority to continue with the vetting of nominees, including that of MP Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, who had already undergone several hours of questioning by the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin.
The lifting of the suspension comes after a review of the incident. The four MPs – Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, Jerry Ahmed Shaib and Alhassan Tampuli – are now expected to resume their parliamentary duties as normal. The move seeks to restore order in Parliament following the disruptions.
This was after both the majority leader and minority leader appealed to the Speaker of Parliament to lift the ban on the four MPs.
Alban Bagbin said, “So I have lifted the suspension order. I do so instantly and takes effect immediately. The affected Hon. Members are permitted now to enter the precincts of the house. I must say they actually complied with the orders.”
He assured that the investigations will continue, and the House will have the opportunity to make a decision.
He commended the security agencies for their support.
Source : Citinewsroom.com
