Day: July 22, 2023

Former Deputy Communications Minister of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Felix Kwakye Ofosu has reacted to Ga West Municipal Chief Executive Officer’s claims of how Sanitation Minister, Cecilia Dapaah, may have come by the huge amounts of money reportedly stolen from her residence in Abelemkpe.

During a discussion on Accra-based UTV and monited by GhanaWeb on Saturday, July 22, 2023, about how Cecilia Dapaah came by such money, Mr. Clement Wilkinson opined that the said stolen money US$1m, €300K, GH¢350k could have been funds from funeral donations.

“Someone was asking why she has such an amount of money in her room. You see, for about a year now, mama Cecilia Dapaah has lost two relatives; her big brother died and we went for the funeral as well as her mother,” he said.

“When my brother was speaking, he mentioned that she has gone to work for a company for 40-something million dollars and that the company has also taken 40-something million dollars. I really cannot tell but maybe at the funeral grounds, the company alone donated $2 million as their funeral contribution,” he added.

But in a swift response to the MCE’s claims, Ofosu Kwakye took to his Twitter page to rubbish the explanation from the MCE.

He wrote, “Folks, please take a listen at this explanation from this NPP chap on how the Sanitation Minister came by so much money.”

Meanwhile, former President, John Dramani Mahama has also reacted to the news of the Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Dapaah, being robbed of over US$1 million, €300,000, and millions of Ghana Cedis in cash from her home.

Mr. Mahama wondered why the minister and her family were keeping such an amount of money at their home, blaming President Akufo-Addo for setting bad precedence.

He tweeted: “This is an example of bad precedence being set by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.

“$1m + €300k and millions of GHS in a Ghanaian Minister’s home? Scandalous!!

“Even if genuinely acquired, why keep millions of hard currency at home? Will @NAkufoAddo ever set a good example for public office holders in his administration?” Mahama asked.

Source: Ghana Web

National Women’s Organizer of the opposition National Democratic Congress NDC Dr. Louisa Hannah Bissiw has married a new husband in a very private ceremony.

The new marriage of the NDC former MP comes after her marriage to Dr. Francis Kpormego, a Jamaica-based medical doctor, collapsed, credible sources told MyNewsGh.com.

As a mother of two, details of her new husband who appears younger are sketchy.

In 2014, Dr. Bissiw’s marriage to Dr. Kpormeg made headlines after her then husband surprised her with Toyota Prado for her birthday which drew criticisms.

According to Dr. Bisiw, who is a veterinary doctor by profession, her then husband was a well-to-do person who owned over six major establishments hence could afford the car without any government funds.

Dr. Bisiw explained that her then husband travelled from his base in Jamaica just to throw the birthday party, held at the Tema Development Corporation (TDC) premises in 2014.

Hanna Louisa Bissiw was on born 23 July 1972 in Techimantia, a town in the newly created Ahafo region of Ghana. She was a Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture and also the former Member of Parliament for Tano South.

She attended Kumasi Girls Secondary School and later acquired a scholarship during Rawling’s regime to study in DVM, Agrarian University of Havana, Cuba in 1999.

Source: Ghana Web

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for Kwesimintsim Constituency in the Western Region was seen actually acting on the statement “Don’t be a spectator, be a citizen” when he stepped into heavy rainfall to direct heavy traffic.

Lawyer Philip Fiifi Buckman who could not look on unconcerned as drivers disorderly tried to force their way through, decided to step out of his car to control the intense gridlock around the Apollo Junction which left many vehicles immovable for hours.

The legal practitioner cum politician, who was neatly dressed in a white shirt and trousers was seen drenched, as he efficiently directed the vehicles.

He discharged this unofficial duty excellently for hours like a professional police officer as the vehicles were seen moving freely.

Lawyer Philip Fiifi Buckman’s action won the admiration of many pedestrians who were amazed by his “sacrifice” to ensure order on the road.

Speaking to Kasapa News’ Yaw Boagyan, Lawyer Philip Fiifi Buckman appealed to the police service to ensure that police personnel are assigned to control traffic around the Apollo Junction-Kwasimintim road which is in a poor state to avoid spending productive hours in traffic.

The parliamentary candidate noted that constructors were on the road during Mahama’s administration, but after the NPP assumed power, the project was abandoned causing road accidents and traffic delays in the area.

He promised to ensure the road is fixed when he’s elected Member of Parliament for Kwesimintsim Constituency and John Dramani Mahama as the President after the 2024 general election.

Lawyer Philip Fiifi Buckman said he has the development of Kwasimintim at heart and will ensure that bad roads, poor educational infrastructure, and poor health delivery in the constituency are fixed when he assumes office.

Source: Ghana Web

The Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Abena Dapaah has come under intense criticism and backlash from internet users following a viral circulation of a statement signed by her indicating she would be addressing the inconsistencies surrounding public discussions of a theft case involving her domestic workers at her Abelemkpe residence.

The reactions from netizens were an outright dismissal of the statement. Most users who reacted to the statement on social media indicated they needed no other explanations and that they are able to draw conclusions from the information available, while others mocked her for her inability to check the inconsistencies with the spelling of her name in the statement she released.

The minister is reported to have called for the arrest and prosecution of her domestic staff who allegedly stole monies including $1 million dollars, €300,000, several cedis and other items from her private residence.

The matter has sparked public concerns including the Minority Caucus in Parliament calling for her dismissal.

Source: Ghana Web

Popular Ghanaian socialite, Ayisha Modi and businessman Abass Sariki made headlines in the entertainment industry this week.

Abass Sariki, in a recent development, was captured in a viral video insisting that no romantic relationship whatsoever exists between him and Ayisha Modi.

However, Aisha Modi maintains that she and Abass Sariki are romantically involved with each other because Abass approached her on their first day of meeting, with a marriage proposal.

The two personalities were also captured in a heated exchange on TikTok live over the same issue.

This week’s Nkommo Wo Ho also gives the details of musician Black Sherif’s supposed arrest as well as KKD’s son’s involvement in a parade organized by the LGBTQ+ community in England and other interesting news from Ghanaian and Nigerian celebrities.

Join your host Maame Akua Kyei as she feeds you with the news you missed on this new episode of Nkommo Wo Ho on GhanaWeb TV.

Source: Ghana Web

The Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Abena Dapaah has reacted to public comments about a reported case of theft in her residence in Abelemkpe involving her domestic workers.

The Minister is reported to have called for the arrest and prosecution of her staff who allegedly stole monies including 1 million dollars and 300,000 euros and some items from her private residence.

The matter has sparked public concerns including the minority NDC calling for her dismissal.

But Cecilia Dapaah in a statement released in Accra on Friday 21st July 2023 says there are “noticeable inconsistencies between what is being discussed in the public domain and the thrust of the original complaint on the matter”

The Minister says she’s taking steps to examine the origins of the inconsistencies and will provide a detailed response in the coming days.

Source: Ghana Web

Member of Parliament (MP) for Lambussie, Dr Bright Bakye Yelviel Baligi, has refuted the assertion by some factions in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) that Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia must be made the flagbearer of the party to honour the party’s Dombo tradition.

According to the MP, he is a grandson of Simon Diedong Dombo, a founding member of the Northern Peoples Party, who played a critical role in the formation of the NPP, but he does not agree with the suggestion making the vice president the flagbearer of the NPP would honour his grandfather.

“If there is anybody that can be traced to the Dombo family or the Dombo blood in the current 8th parliament, it would be me. I’m a grandson of the Dombos,” he said.

He further said, “So, if today, something that is supposed to be meant for the Dombos, if Dombo’s grandson decides to support a different person then you should know that there are reasons. There are reasons.”

“Our people say if your brother can not do something for all of you, please don’t let the person embarrass your family,” he added.

The grandson of Dombo said that he supports the presidential bid of the former Minister for Trade and Industry, Alan Kyerematen, because he thinks he (Alan) is the right person to lead the country.

“I have recognised the competence in Alan Kyerematen, I have recognised the excellence in his delivery,” he said.

Source: Ghana Web