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Nakeeyat named ambassador for 4R+ Initiative by CorpNation Foundation
Award-winning young Ghanaian poet, Nakeeyat Dramani has been named Ambassador for CorpNation Foundation’s 4R+ Initiative.
4R+ Initiative is a solid waste management initiative that promotes the reduction of waste generation and encourages recycling, reusing and recovery of waste.
The initiative aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) number 13.
Speaking to Thespectatoronline.com, during the unveiling ceremony held at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, the Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of 4R+ Initiative, Saviour Adzika said all of these are tied to a sustainability element to ensure a safer society.
He said as part of the component of the project, there would be tree planting, student clubs, environmental quizes and award schemes to ensure people are interested in things regarding the environment.
According to him, it has taken his outfit, CorpNation Foundation four years since they rolled out this initiative in Takoradi.
Introducing the Ambassador for the initiative, Nana Kwesi Coomson, Public Relations Manager, said Nakeeyat represents the future.
Mr. Coomson noted that the reason for settling on Nakeeyat was that the project goes beyond the present generation, adding that it was to ensure the younger ones are exposed to the dangers of poor waste management.
Nakeeyat on her part expressed her appreciation for the acknowledgement of CorpNation and called on all and sundry to get involved in the initiative.
She charged Ghanaians to be activists for the protection of the environment which would go a long way to save lives.
According to her, it has become a global concern over the years with a significant impact on lives and properties.
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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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
