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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...

Rev Isaac Manu Reminds the President of his Promise to Assin North The Leader of Presidential Watchtower, a prayer team for the Presidency, and NDC Communication Team member, Rev Isaac Manu, applauds the President for showing commitment in  fulfilling his campaign promises. Notably, the establishment of ORAL and the reduction of ministries from 30 to 23 demonstrate the President's commitment to his word. Rev Manu also reminds the President of his pledge to the people of Assin North concerning ministerial appointment, as stated in his previous address.¹ "We acknowledge the President's efforts in keeping his promises and encourage him to continue on this path," says Rev Manu. Reference:  https://citinewsroom.com/2023/06/ill-appoint-gyakye-quayson-as-minister-if-i-win-2024-polls-mahama/

  The Misleading Debate on the LGBTQ+ Bill: Setting the Record Straight As the debate surrounding the LGBTQ+ Bill continues to unfold, it's essential to separate fact from fiction. The recent statement by H.E. John Dramani Mahama has sparked intense discussion, but the focus has been misdirected. Rather than debating the merits of H.E. Mahama's statement on government sponsorship, we should be examining the bill's status: has it expired in accordance with the law, or is it still in force? This is the crux of the matter, and it's crucial that we steer the conversation back on track. H.E. Mahama's statement should be seen as a testament to his commitment to passing the bill. By prioritizing its passage, he demonstrates his dedication to promoting equality and human rights. As a nation, we should be applauding this effort, rather than getting bogged down in misinformed debates. As a member of the NDC Communication Team and Leader of the Presidential Watchtower GH, I ur...

  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...

NPP Government Shortchanges Cocoa Farmers: A Closer Look at the Discrepancies.... Twifo Atti-Morkwa NDC Communication Officer. In recent years, Ghana's cocoa farmers have faced significant disparities in the payments they receive for their hard work. A comparison of current cocoa pricing practices under the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government with those from the era of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) highlights a troubling trend: farmers are being shortchanged, while the government profits disproportionately. As of today, the global market price for cocoa stands at $6,470 per ton. With an exchange rate of Ghc 16.35 to $1, this translates to Ghc 105,784.50 per ton in Ghanaian cedis. Given that one ton comprises 16 bags, this sets the price per bag at Ghc 6,611.00. However, the current government pays cocoa farmers only Ghc 3,000 per ton—just 45.39% of the total price—retaining the remaining 54.61%, or Ghc 3,609.52 per ton. In stark contrast, under the NDC government led by J...

  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...