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lack Princesses jet off to Columbia for FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup
The Black Princesses have departed Accra for Colombia ahead of the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup.
The team will continue preparations in Colombia as they prepare for their seventh consecutive appearance at the biennial tournament.
The Black Princesses who moved camp from Cape Coast to Accra on Monday, engaged Avenor All stars in a preparatory game at the Accra Sports Stadium before travelling.
The FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup will kick off in Columbia from Saturday, August 31 – Sunday, September 22, 2024.
The Black Princesses will open their campaign against Austria on September 2 before taking on Japan and New Zealand in the other group E matches.
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Afenyo-Markin petitions IGP, demands disciplinary action against police officer for assault
The Minority Leader, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, demanding an investigation and disciplinary action against Constable Forson over alleged assault.
According to him, during yesterday’s ‘Save The Judiciary’ Demonstration in Accra, he was assaulted by a police officer.
In a statement issued today, the Minority leader stated that “I hereby formally petition your office to investigate and take appropriate disciplinary action against Constable Forson, a tall, fair, and heavily built officer who was stationed at the entrance
of Parliament House to provide security during today’s “”Save the Judiciary” demonstration.”
“Constable Forson assaulted me at the entrance of Parliament House during the demonstration, “ he revealed
The minority leader added, “To address the incident and correct misleading narratives circulating in the public domain,I have issued a public statement detailing the events as they occurred.”
“1 rely on the said statement, which is hereby attached for your information and further action. Counting on your usual cooperation,” he concluded.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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Dr. Patrick Nomo Returns as Chief Director of Ministry of Finance
Dr. Patrick Nomo has resumed his role as Chief Director of the Ministry of Finance, two years after his transfer to the Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation.
At a staff gathering to bid farewell to outgoing Chief Director Ms. Eva Mends and welcome Dr. Nomo, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson (MP) commended Ms. Mends for her distinguished service.
He highlighted her leadership in navigating the economic crisis, securing the IMF-ECF programme, and advancing debt restructuring efforts.
“The progress we see in the economy today reflects the hard work of this Ministry, with Eva providing steady leadership and focus,” Dr. Forson said.
Welcoming Dr. Nomo, the Minister expressed confidence in his institutional knowledge and urged staff to support efforts to reset the economy.
Ms. Mends, appointed Chief Director in April 2023, succeeded Dr. Nomo, who previously held the position from October 2016. Both have also served as Directors of the Budget Division.
Present at the event were Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Ampem Nyarko, Head of Civil Service Dr. Evans Aggrey-Darkoh, Chief Director at the Office of the Head of Civil Service Mrs. Eunice Osae, Chief Director of the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition Mrs. Wilhelmina Asamoah, and Chief Director at the Office of the Head of Local Government Service Mrs. Felicia Agyeman Boakye.
