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NPP never selects presidential candidates based on who can pay – Sammy Awuku
A former National Organiser of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Sammy Awuku, has stated that delegates of the party will not be swayed by money to choose the party’s presidential candidate for the 2024 polls.
As the NPP votes in the presidential primary on November 4, there have been allegations about the influence of money by some aspirants.
Allegations of financial inducement were rife during the party’s super delegates’ conference that trimmed the number of aspirants to five, until the resignation of former Trade Minister Alan Kyerematen, leaving four contestants.
The four are the Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Assin Central MP, Kennedy Agyapong, former Agric Minister, Dr Akoto Afriyie, and a former MP, Francis Addai-Nimo.
While aspirants have often been accused of inducing delegates to sway votes in their favour, they have mostly denied with the explanation that the monies are largely given to delegates to take care of their transportation and food.
Speaking on PM Express on Wednesday after three delegates of the NPP confessed to receiving some amounts on PM Express, Mr. Awuku, who’s a member of Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s campaign team said such payments do not inform who leads the NPP at any point in time.
According to him, considering the huge number of over 200,000 delegates voting in this election, no aspirant can realistically influence all of them to sway the votes in his favour.
“Tonight’s conversation has been revealing speaking to the delegates. The whole picture that has been painted that it is the biggest economic activity that happens on that voting day cannot be true, cannot be accurate” Mr Awuku told the Host, Evans Mensah.
“You did use Ledzokuku just for an example, and you are talking about in excess of 1,600. A candidate cannot even give beyond that 400 or 500 cedis even per delegate because the figures will be huge. And doing that across 276 constituencies, unless that candidate is only looking at only one constituency and not moving beyond that, but this is a mass election.”
According to Mr Awuku, the delegates are aware that their choice on voting day will be determined by who has the capability to win political power for the party and steer the national affairs competently rather than who pays the highest amount.
“First of all, the expectations must be watered down; and I am happy that the delegates themselves know that reality sets in, and money will not be a key determinant in deciding who they should vote for.”
Source: Myjoyonline.com
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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.
