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  KGL Group Chairman, Alex Apau Dadey Honored with Forbes Best of Africa Corporate Leadership & Innovation Award Alex Apau Dadey, the distinguished Executive Chairman of KGL Group, has been celebrated with the prestigious Forbes Best of Africa Corporate Leadership and Innovation Award at a high-profile Leadership and Philanthropy Forum held at the House of Lords in London. The award was formally presented by Mark A. Furlong, President of Custom Solutions Media for Forbes Media, who commended Mr. Dadey’s exceptional achievements in steering KGL Group to remarkable technological heights. Presenting the honor, Mr. Furlong stated: “On behalf of the Forbes Best of Africa Award Committee, it is my honor to present to you the Forbes Best of Africa Corporate Leadership & Innovation Award.” The official citation praised Mr. Dadey’s transformative leadership: “As Executive Chairman of KGL Group, you have successfully led the company’s expansion into digital solutions, fintech, and te...

  NPP Cannot Sell Leadership: The GHS 4.5 Million Filing Fee Is an Insult to Our Democracy There comes a time in every political tradition when silence becomes betrayal. The New Patriotic Party has reached that point. How did we arrive at a place where a presidential aspirant must pay GHS 4.5 million to exercise the basic right of internal political participation? Out of this amount, GHS 4 million is labeled as “party development fees,” with only GHS 500,000 being the actual cost of nomination forms. Let us be blunt this is not fundraising. This is monetization of leadership. This is the commercialization of internal democracy. This is not the NPP that Danquah, Busia, and Dombo envisioned. This is not the NPP we sold to the Ghanaian people as the party of merit, competence, and fairness. Instead, we are gradually becoming a franchise where leadership is auctioned to the highest bidder. If this continues, then we are no longer electing leaders we are buying them.  Competent Pat...

Assin North; NDC Communication Team Member & Leader, "Assin North Grassroots Advocate" Shows Appreciation for Hon. Gyakye Quayson's Appointment. We, the good people of Assin North, are overwhelmed with joy and gratitude as we express our heartfelt thanks to you for fulfilling your promise to us. Your appointment of Hon. Gyakye Quayson as a Minister has not only confirmed your faithfulness but also demonstrated your love and appreciation for the great people of Assin North. As a leader, you have consistently shown your commitment to recognizing and rewarding talent, hard work, and dedication. Hon. Gyakye Quayson's appointment is a testament to your belief in his abilities and your confidence in his capacity to serve our great nation. We are thrilled that you have taken this bold step, which will undoubtedly boost the morale of our constituents and reinforce their trust in your leadership. Your actions speak volumes about your character, and we are proud to support ...

  Mahama/NDC's 2025 Budget Has Proven That NPP is Still an Asset to Ghana's Development...Razak Kojo Opoku(PhD). The aims and objectives listed below as enshrined in the Constitution of NPP clearly put the New Patriotic Party(NPP) ahead of any political party operating in Ghana including the NDC:  To manage the economy of the country with efficiency and prudence, guided by the consideration of national interest.  To promote a vibrant, free-market economy and encourage vigorous participation by citizens in economic activities.  To create a climate in which private enterprise will thrive and citizens and foreigners alike may invest without fear and without unnecessary bureaucratic restrictions and impediments, in order to create wealth and prosperity for the citizens and people of the country.  This objective has been amended as, "to recognize and guarantee the ownership of property by individuals, either alone or in association with others.  To solve the gra...

  NPP 2024 Elections Defeat: Assin Central Presented A Weak Parliamentary Candidate ...Constituents Reveals. The New Patriotic Party's (NPP) staggering defeat in the 2024 general election has prompted a nationwide introspection, as the party seeks to understand the underlying causes of its loss. One of the most shocking losses was the Assin Central seat, which had been a stronghold for the NPP since 2000 under the leadership of Kennedy Agyapong. In a surprising turn of events, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) managed to wrestle the seat away from the NPP, leaving many to wonder what factors contributed to this unexpected outcome. To gain a deeper understanding of the reasons behind this defeat, independent media personalities engaged with residents in the area, gathering their thoughts and opinions on the matter. The majority of those interviewed attributed the loss to the  unappealing posture of the 2024 NPP candidate for Assin Central, Godfred Nti Anewu, who struggled ...

THE RESET MUST BEGIN FROM HOME- To the Appointees of the New Administration The Leader of Presidential Watchtower, and NDC Communication Team member, Rev Isaac Manu has called on the appointees of the New Administration to put the Grassroot first. Speaking on behalf of the Grassroot said, as they embark on their new roles, we urge them not to forget the grassroots, the very foundation of our great success. The RESET agenda, as envisioned by our President, must begin from home, within the National Democratic Congress (NDC). As the Bible advises, "beginning from Jerusalem" (Luke 24:47), we too must start from our own backyard, empowering our grassroots members to drive positive change. The age-old adage "charity begins at home" rings true in this context. We call upon you, our esteemed appointees, to establish structures that prioritize the grassroots. Give our loyal members the first opportunity in all sectors, recognizing their dedication and hard work without compr...

  NPP And NDC Playing "Chaskele"  With EC... Rev Dr Worlanyo Mensah Tensions between Ghana's Electoral Commission (EC), National Democratic Congress (NDC), and New Patriotic Party (NPP) have escalated over alleged discrepancies in the 2024 voter register. Rev Dr Samuel Worlanyo Mensah, vice presidential candidate for the All People's Congress (APC), economist and a lecture at Wisconsin university Accra, has warned that the NDC and NPP's actions during the limited voter registration and special transfer of vote exercise have compromised the register's integrity. "The two major parties were bussing people from their homes to registration centers, encouraging minors and foreigners to register," Dr. Worlanyo alleged. The NDC recently raised concerns upon receiving the provisional voters register, citing bloated electoral rolls in certain polling stations and alleged attempts by the EC to rig the December 7 polls in favor of the governing NPP. In res...

  Galamsey Fight: Government Must Tread Carefully to Avoid Judgement Debt -- Rev Dr. Worlanyo Mensah The Vice Presidential Candidate of the All Peoples Congress (APC) and renowned economist, Rev Dr. Worlanyo Mensah, has cautioned the government to exercise restraint in addressing illegal mining activities, popularly known as "galamsey." Dr. Mensah warned that hasty actions, driven by calls from Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), could lead to substantial judgement debts. "Many Ghanaians are advocating for drastic measures, including 'shoot and kill' operations and burning excavators at galamsey sites, under the guise of executive directives, which lack legal backing," Dr. Mensah said. While acknowledging the need to stop illegal mining, Dr. Mensah emphasized that such actions must be grounded in law to achieve their intended purpose. "The government must not forget that foreign and local mining firms with prospective mining licenses from the Ministry o...

  Sustainable Research Mentorship is the Best Model to Connect Academia to Industry.... Professor George Kofi Amoako A renowned and one of the top 3% leading marketing scholars in Africa, Professor George Kofi Amoako has stated that, "Sustainable Research Mentorship is the best model to connect Academia to Industry for national socioeconomic development and advancement" .  Sustainable Research Mentorship leads to synergies between academia and industry which has a resultant impact on innovation, knowledge sharing, advancement and collaboration across all the spectrum of national economy.  According to Professor George Amoako, a lot of students who complete postgraduate studies at the Doctoral and Master's level are unable to conduct top-notch research both in academia and industry largely due to lack of sustainable research mentorship model across almost all the Universities globally.  He said that, this huge gap has created a disconnection between knowledge acquisit...

  Sustainability of National Development Requires Upgrade, Reset, Restore & Restructuring...Razak Kojo Opoku. The current State of Ghana requires a combination of an Upgrade, Reset, Restore and Restructuring of all the sectors of the economy including majority of unprofitable, counterproductive and redundant policies and programmes.  Comprehensive sustainability of national development is achieved through continuous improvement of good policies coupled with Upgrade, Review, Reset and discontinue of policies. Some policies and programmes such as Free SHS Policy, One District One Factory, One Constituency One Ambulance, Digital Economy (Digitization & Digitalization), Roads & Infrastructure etc. called for an UPGRADE of such policies and programmes. Cronyism (appointment of large number of family & friends to serve in government), nepotism, favouritism, winner-takes-it-all, unnecessary undermining of private businesspersons, corruption, nuisance taxes (including ...

  Top Notch NPP Members Defects to NDC At Assin Akropong-Wurakese Several members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) from Assin Akropong, Wurakese and it's environs in Assin Central constituency of the Central Region has defeated to the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Defected members which includes a former Assembly member of Assin Akropong electoral area in the person of Mr. Tweneboah Kodua, head of NPP Seria callers in the area and others top-notch NPP members in the area. Announcing their resignation on Saturday, 1st June 2024 at a launching of NDC vibrant pressure group who called itself "Eagle Eye Movement" at Assin Akropong, they explained that they viewed NDC as a party who has the needs of Ghanaians at heart and are democratic than the governing NPP administration.  Defected members assured the rank and file of the NDC of their total commitment, determination and dedication in working hard to ensure that a change was effected to bring development to the people ...

  Pairing Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, the Current Education Minister, with Bawumia: A Winning Combination for Ghana's Transformation and NPP's Electoral Success in December 2024 The upcoming December 2024 elections in Ghana will play a crucial role in determining the country's future. As whispers of potential political alliances and partnerships circulate, one pairing that has caught the attention of many is between Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, the current Education Minister, and Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. This dynamic duo holds immense potential to bring about significant changes to Ghana's education sector while bolstering the chances of success for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the upcoming elections.   The Visionary Leadership of Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum: Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum has proven himself to be an exemplary leader through his remarkable contributions as Ghana's Education Minister since February 2021. With an extensive background in education and a deep underst...

Eagle Eye Movement Condemns Assin Central NPP Chairman Over His Venomous Utterances Against NDC PC In The constituency.  Leadership of a vibrant pressure group who call it's self "Eagle Eye movement" at Assin Akropong Assin Central constituency of the Central Region has expressed it's dissatisfaction about news going viral from the outfit of the Assin Central Constituency New Patriotic Party Chairman,  Attakora Amanianpong peddling lies and false allegations against the National Democratic Congress (NDC)parliamentary candidate, Hon. Nurein Shaibu Migyimah.  Addressing the media, the chairman for the group Mr. Oheneba Tutu Samuel emphasized that Chairman Attakorah on record described NDC parliamentary candidate (Hon. Nurein Shaibu Migyimah) as ' a madman ' in the viral video.  'Chairman Attakorah by this unsavory, venomous utterances has brought the image of NPP Assin Central into disrepute', Mr Oheneba Tutu said.  According to Mr Oheneba Tutu Samuel, ...

“I Will Make Agro-industry The Backbone Of Assin Central” — Mr Kwaddwo Baidoo Assures NPP Delegates An aspiring parliamentary hopeful for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Assin Central Constituency, Mr Eric Kwadwo Baidoo popularly known as "Brother"  has promised to transform the area into an agro-industrial enclave if he becomes the Member of Parliament (MP). Well known in the area as “Brother”, the enterprising businessman in his late 40s is optimistic about harnessing the natural resource endowments of the area to make agro-processing the economic backbone of the area. “Empowering the citizenry to improve their welfare is my ultimate satisfaction. Assin Central is the heart of Assin and I’m well determined to oxygenate it for the betterment of all. “The topmost priority of my vision is to build factories in our constituency endowed with rich resources such as coconut, palm oil, and sugar cane through value addition,” Mr. Baidoo told NPP delegates at a meeting in Assin ...

  SDA Church Do Not Have A Solid Case To Demand For The Change Of 7th December For 2024 Elections: Razak Kojo Opoku.  The current leadership of Seventh-Day Adventist Church DO NOT have any solid grounds to demand for the change of date for this year 2024 general election due to the following facts: In 1996, the general election was conducted on Saturday, 7th December. The SDA Church did not opposed to the date at that time. They fully voted on that day. In 2008, the general election was conducted on Sunday, 7th December.  All Christians who worship on Sundays fully voted on that day.  In 2012, the general election was conducted on Friday, 7th December.  All Muslims of the various Islamic Sects vote on that day.  2024 is NOT the first time a general election would be conducted by the Electoral Commission on Religious Worshipping Days. Moreover, Ghana is a Secular State not a Jewish State.

  The Honeymoon Period Saga : Razak Kojo Opoku Writes The campaign promise of using 100 days or less to fix challenges facing the Country has become noise in the ears of Ghanaians due to the lack of honesty and commitment on the part of Politicians over the years. A lot of things have gone wrong with the governance of this Country especially under the 4th Republic but sadly many people out of cowardice or due to their selfish interest have decided to remain mute or silence over national issues.  The NPP and NDC only embrace the Truth when it favours their political agenda but completely Reject and Fight same when it undermines their respective chances of winning and maintaining political power. In opposition, Politicians embrace the Truth but in power reject and fight it, and this dishonest attitude is one of the weaknesses of Ghana's democracy. The collective focus should rather be on Ghana First regardless of which party or President is in power. That's why H. E. Nana Akufo-...