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President Mahama consoles Rev. Wengam, family
A delegation of the General Council of Assemblies of God, Ghana, the Nyankpen and Wengam families, and Cedar Mountain Chapel have informed President John Mahama about the demise of Madam Deborah Wengam, mother of the General Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Ghana, Rev. Stephen Wengam.
They used the occasion to invite the President to the funeral service on Saturday at the Forecourt of the State House in Accra.
The delegation was led by the Assistant General Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Ghana, Rev. Dr Godwin Tito Agyei.
Rev. Tito Agyei eulogised Madam Wengam who had been a member of the church for 71 years. He especially commended her for raising a visionary leader, Rev. Wengam, for the church.
Rev. Tito Agyei said the funeral is attracting people of all walks of life and a huge delegation from the international community.
He thanked President Mahama for quickly visiting to commiserate with the bereaved family on hearing of the passing of Madam Wengam.
The President commended the late Madam Wengam for serving her generation well by producing a prominent leader for the church in particular and society at large.
President Mahama consoled Rev. Wengam and family, and prayed that the soul of Madam Wengam rest in peace.
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NPP is so hurt by my nomination – Sam George
The Minister for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovation, and Member of Parliament(MP) for Ningo-Prampram, Samuel Nartey George, says opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) Members of Parliament (MPs) are hurt by his nomination.
The minister who was approved by the majority in Parliament yesterday in a Facebook post stated that “It is clear to me that the NPP is so hurt by my nomination as Minister for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations and would stop at nothing to fight it.”
His post was in response to photos circulated on social media suggesting he was watching what appears to be nude content on his phone.
Mr. Sam George accused the NPP MPs of circulating fake photos with a false narration to tarnish his reputation, saying: “They have resorted to a smear campaign and cheap lies with fake photos.”
“After failing to mobilise their own Caucus in Parliament to vote against my nomination, they have resorted to smear campaign and cheap lies with fake photos,” he posted.
He concluded, “I can assure them that the days of misinformation and cheap fabricated lies are coming to an end. The Ministry would tighten regulations on such illegal conducts of misinformation and disinformation in the coming weeks and sanitise our media space.So help me God.”
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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