NPP Will Win The Election.

The 2016 presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, says he is confident of an NPP victory in the December 7 presidential and parliamentary elections, citing the enthusiastic response of the Ghanaian electorate to his message of change, progress and prosperity for the nation.
Having undertaken electioneering campaigns in 2008 and 2012, Nana Akufo-Addo explained that the passionate response to his message by Ghanaians, who are yearning for a change from the hardships and suffering imposed on them by the Mahama government, is one he has never witnessed before in previous years.
“I’ve been to the Volta region with (the late) Adu Boahen in 1992. Then, Akatsi was a difficult place for us. But, now, I’m being mobbed in Akatsi. I’ve also been to Greater Accra, Eastern, Brong Ahafo and Ashanti. And, everywhere we’ve been, I’m being mobbed by these amazing crowds of enthusiastic people, who are responding to our message – a message of change and a message of progress and prosperity,” the NPP flagbearer said.
Much to the delight of hundreds of NPP sympathisers gathered, the NPP flagbearer added: “This is my third campaign as presidential candidate, and I have never seen what I am seeing now. The momentum is with us, and if we continue to work hard and secure the ballot, we will win the December election.”
Nana Akufo-Addo was addressing a fundraising event in Hartford, organized by the NPP Connecticut Chapter, on Saturday, July 23, 2016, when he made this known.
With the end of the first phase of his nationwide tour set to end in August, the NPP flagbearer was quick to state that winning the 2016 election will be largely based on the policies and programmes the party will outline to the people of Ghana, which will return the country onto the path of progress and prosperity.
“I don’t want to dwell on the current situation at home. It is bad, and there’s no honest Ghanaian or observer who can deny this fact. I suspect that the even the President of the Republic, in the quiet of his room, will acknowledge that things are not well. ‘Enko yie’,” he added.
To this end, the NPP flagbearer noted that an NPP government, God-willing from January 2017, will put in place measures aimed at stimulating the industrial development of the country, diversifying the nation’s agriculture, and reforming the nation’s financial sector to support industry and agriculture.
“This is a time tested programme, there’s nothing original about it, and it has been at the heart of the success of East Asia, and I am very confident that if we go about it systematically, it is going to be the heart of the success for us as well”, he indicated.peacefmonline.com

Demonstrations Against EC Will Not Affect Our Democratic Credentials - CODEO Replies Mahama

EC Boss, Madam Charlotte Osei Coalition of Domestic Election Observers (CODEO) in a response to President Mahama’s appeal to political parties to give the Electoral Commission (EC) the peace to do its work has urged the commission to carry Ghanaians along with its activities to ‘kill’ any doubt. According to the Coalition of Domestic Election Observers, the urgency with which the Electoral Commission explains its activities to Ghanaians will ward-off doubtful minds and make its programs a success without heckling from political parties and pressure groups. President John Dramani Mahama has appealed to political parties to give the Electoral Commission (EC) the peace to do its work. He said demonstrations against the EC could negatively affect the country’s democratic credentials and so any party with concerns over the electoral process must use the Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) for redress. President Mahama made the call when he joined Tijaniyya Muslims in Ghana and others from some parts of West Africa to observe Mawlid, the birthday of the Prophet Mohammed. Commenting on President Mahama’s appeal, National Coordinator for CODEO, Albert Arhin on Okay FM’s 'Ade Akye Abia' Morning Show agreed to the fact that the EC should be an independent body without pressure from the citizens, but added that sometimes a little pressure helps to make the activities of the EC successful. He added that whenever the Electoral Commission (EC) refuses to explain issues to Ghanaians, its activities give room for doubts and anxiety in Ghanaians, bringing about the troubles and the numerous demonstrations. He thus stressed that the political parties can discuss the voters register at the IPAC meeting but reiterated it should not stop the EC from assuring Ghanaians the transparency in their activities. “I don’t think the political parties cannot discuss this at IPAC meeting; EC should make the Ghanaian public to understand that they can be trusted because it is important. The IPAC meeting may not get to Ghanaians because it is not all their meetings which are captured by the media,” he stated. “Whenever people don’t understand something, the EC must quickly explain to their understanding. When you do this, you carry them along with you and make everything transparent,” he added. He however did not see how demonstrating against the activities of the Electoral Commission will negatively affect the country’s democratic credentials.

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NPP Will Witness Another Greater Shocking Death If . . . - Rev Owusu Bempah

Rev. Owusu Bempah, Founder and Leader of Glorious Word and Power Ministries The Founder and Leader of the Glorious Word and Power Ministries, Rev Owusu Bempah has attributed the death of Jake Obetsebi-Lamptey, former National Chairman of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) to one of the many prophecies God revealed to him at last year's December 31 all-night church service. According to him, the death of the Eastern Regional Police Commander, DCOP Angwubutoge Awuni, the fatal accidents on our roads, the death of the Bantamahene and many deaths in the country are part of the prophecies God revealed to him. Former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Jacob Otanka "Jake" Obetsebi-Lamptey passed away early Sunday. On the 16th of December last year news went viral on Social media that Jake Otanka Obetsebi-Lamptey was dead but he confirmed that he was in South Africa receiving treatment. The rumour mill had it that the former Tourism Minister died in South Africa while seeking medical attention. But a hale and hearty Obetsebi Lamptey wondered why “people go out of their way to manufacture idiotic stories when there are so many serious stories that concern our country that are going on that people should be concerned with…it shows futility of what goes on on social media unfortunately.” But upon confirmation by Bryan Acheampong last Sunday of his death, Rev. Owusu Bempah on Okay FM’s 'Ade Akye Abia' Morning Show hinted that the death of Jake Obetsebi-Lamptey is one of the prophecies God revealed to him. Rev. Owusu Bempah is again warning the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) that there will be another death which will involve a pillar of the party if the members are not prayerful and sit unconcerned. “I am not a prophet of doom but if the NPP sit down and don’t pray harder, they will witness another death which is far greater than the death of Jake Obetsebi-Lamptey. This is what God revealed to me last year December 31, 2015 and if they like they should not pray and watch out,” he admonished. He however begged not to be seen as an NPP Prophet but a prophet of God as he is prepared to speak the mind of God and not per his own conviction to please anybody in the country.

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NDC Commiserate With NPP: "Contemporary Ghanaian Political History Cannot Be Written Without Jake"

The ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) commiserate with the opposition New Patriotic Party on the passing away of their immediate past National Chairman, Jake Obetsebi Lamptey. The former Tourism Minister passed away Sunday dawn in London after a protracted illness. "In all honesty, contemporary Ghanaian political history cannot be written without the mention of Jake Otanka Obetsebi Lamptey; and we pray the Good Lord finds a peaceful resting place for his soul," part of the statement signed by General Secretary, Johnson Asiedu Nketia read. Read Full Statement Below:  The sad news of the passing away of Jake Otanka Obetsebi Lamptey has hit the National Democratic Congress (NDC) very hard in the heart and we send out our heartfelt condolences to the immediate and extended families of the late former Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). We also commiserate with the NPP in this moment of grief. In all honesty, contemporary Ghanaian political history cannot be written without the mention of Jake Otanka Obetsebi Lamptey; and we pray the Good Lord finds a peaceful resting place for his soul. Jake; Ye ma wu due! Johnson Asiedu Nketiah (NDC General Secretary)

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Bawumia: Restoration of Teacher-Trainee Allowances Is Non-Negotiable

Dr Bawumia at the Dambai College of Education Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Vice-Presidential Candidate of Nana Akufo-Addo, says the NPP sees the need to restore allowances to trainee teachers and nurses as non-negotiable, explaining that Teacher Education, in particular, is critical to developing the quality human resource Ghana needs to succeed in the competitive global community. “We will restore the teacher and nursing training allowances – for us, it is non-negotiable. Every nation must prioritize certain sectors at every point in time and invest the necessary resources to reap maximum benefits and, for the NPP, Ghana today needs to invest every necessary resource in education to give us the quality human resource we need to win the globally competitive economic battle,” he said. Dr. Bawumia made these comments at the Dambai College of Education (DACE), on Monday, after listening to the complaints of students and lecturers of the College on conditions of Teacher Trainees and Colleges of Education across the country. Speaking at the Forum, Mr. Lambert Ahiadzu Sefadzi, Head of the Social Sciences Department at the College, decried the current conditions of Colleges of Education, stating that the current government has no policy framework toward Teacher Education. “There a lot of problems facing colleges of education but only one has gained prominence: the issue of the withdrawal of the Teacher Trainee Allowances. However, there are other problems, including inability of government to implement fully the Colleges of Education Bill, poor infrastructure among others. The Colleges of Education Bill which was passed in 2012 making the colleges tertiary institutions is not fully implemented. When it suits government, they cite parts of the Bill, for example the withdrawal of Teacher Trainee Allowances. It would interest you to know that since 2012, tutors in Colleges of Education have been doing the work of tertiary teachers but are paid like teachers of basic and secondary cycle schools, though they have all the qualification required by the National Council of Tertiary Education. Migration of teachers of Colleges of Education to the NCTE payroll has also not been done. Government continues to drag its feet saying there is no money while teachers continue to do everything and produce Diploma certificated teachers, without any commensurate compensation. They have reduced entry requirements to attract a lot of people to Colleges of Education. In the past, individuals were required to have at least C6 in all core subjects to gain entry to the Colleges of Education but because the cost of training has gone up and individuals are financing their education, they have reduced the entry requirement to D7 to attract a lot of students and this is what they are using to boast that enrolment has increased in Colleges of Education.” Asaanah Peter Anagbila, a student of the College, stated that as a result of the scrapping of the allowances, though it has been three (3) weeks since the school reopened for classes, many of their colleagues have not been able to return because they have not been able to find money to pay for their fees and for their upkeep. “I am happy to know that Nana Akufo-Addo and Dr. Bawumia have indicated their resolve to restore the Teacher Trainee Allowances. This is what gives us hope and we are grateful. With the restoration of Teacher Trainee Allowances, Teacher Education will be once again attractive in Ghana,” he added.   When he took his turn, Dr. Bawumia explained that the NDC government had decided to take the path of taxing every conceivable item and abolishing all kinds of expenditure because it had mismanaged the unprecedented resources that had come into the country within the last 7 years. “In the government’s desperation and recourse to a fixation on taxation and unfortunate cuts in the hope that it would fill the hole they have sunk the Ghanaian economy into, they have also cancelled the all-important Teacher Trainee Allowances. It is instructive to note that this policy, like the many other desperate schemes, was introduced around 2013 and 2014 after the Government had recklessly borrowed and overspent in the 2012 Election year leading to double digit fiscal deficits in 2012 and 2013.” “Ladies and Gentlemen, when you are desperate and when you find yourself in a hole, any idea will sound great to you because you have very limited options. It is therefore not surprising the number of desperate schemes and policies this government keeps innovating in attempt to climb back up from the hole,” he stated. Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia noted that the decision to scrap the allowances was worrying as it betrays a lack of appreciation of the need to prioritise education and especially the training of key professionals such as teachers and nurses. “As the government continues to claim that the policy to scrap the allowances is the best thing to have happened to Teacher Trainees and Training Colleges, the supposed biggest beneficiaries of the policy, trainees, continue to cry out and face unbearable hardships to keep themselves in school after the cancellation of the allowances”, he lamented. Dr. Bawumia reiterated the NPP’s promise to restore the allowances to ensure that Ghana develops the necessary human resource for development.

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