The National Chairman of the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has said a future government led by John Mahama will be “scary for bad people” in Ghana.

Speaking to supporters during a three-day regional tour in Sandema, Upper East Region, Mr. Nketia emphasised his party’s commitment to recovering every pesewa misappropriated under the current New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration.

In his address, Mr. Nketia assured party members that the NDC would prioritise justice and fairness for law-abiding citizens while holding accountable those guilty of corruption and mismanagement of state resources.

“Let me assure you, the Mahama government is not scary for good people but certainly going to be scary for bad people in this country,” he asserted.

He urged all citizens, whether in government roles or private businesses, to adhere to principles of good citizenship.

“Because when we come to power, we must set standards that’ll be followed by generations yet unborn. And that is the surest way of ensuring development in this country,” he added.

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The Ghana federation of Labour (GFL) has indicated that their impending strike action against the rampant illegal mining in the country remains unchanged despite the Government’s assurance that the menace will be tackled.

Beginning from October 10, 2024, majority of Ghanaian workers may not show up for work following a directive by the Trades Union Congress (TUC) to workers to begin a strike action on the said day to force the government to act on illegal mining.

The directive is in connection with the government’s failure to address critical concerns regarding illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, in forest reserves across the country.

The directive forced President Nana Akufo-Addo to meet the leaders of Organised Labour on Thursday and appealed to them to suspend the strike, assuring the workers group that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government is dedicated to protecting the environment while pursuing sustainable mining practices.

But speaking on Power Kasiebo on Tv XYZ after the meeting, Secretary-General of the GFL, Mr Abraham Koomson, said despite the assurance from Akufo-Addo, the strike will take place as scheduled.

“For how longn has this illegal mining been destroying our waterbodies and forests?” he quizzed. “We have been talking about this for years but the government seems not to care probably because some of his appointees are benefitting from it.”

According to him, President Nana Akufo-Addo has “showcased traits of dishonesty many times hence we cannot believe his words.”

Although he said the president kept appealing to the leadership of Organised Labour at the meeting, the strike action will take place as scheduled un til they see tremendous change in the colour of the rivers which have been heavily polluted by galamsey.

Meanwhile, Information Minister Fatimatu Abubakar has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to engaging all relevant stakeholders in finding solutions to Ghana’s illegal mining crisis.

In a statement on Friday, October 4, Fatimatu Abubakar reiterated the government’s ongoing efforts toward sustainable mining and environmental protection.

She assured the public that the government will continue to engage with all stakeholders to achieve these objectives.

Below is the statement

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Protesters demanding the immediate release of members of the Democracy Hub arrested and remanded into prison custody for demonstrating against illegal mining have issued a 7-day ultimatum to government to place a moratorium on illegal and all forms of small scale mining across the country.

The Concerned Citizens of Ghana Against Galamasey are set to petition the Minister for Land and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor today, which marks Day-Two of the street protest against government’s reluctance to stop the illegal activities that have destroyed major water bodies and forest reserves in most parts of the Western, Central, Ashanti and Eastern regions of Ghana.

The demonstrators mostly the youth who are protesting against their brothers and sisters describe the Courts decision to put those rounded up by the police into Prison and Police custodies for two weeks as heavy-handed, and a clear manipulation of the Courts but he Executive at the pleasure of government and the NPP, which is exploiting the illegal mining activities for political
advantage.

On Friday, September 4, 2024, which is the sec on day of tbe protest saw more people from all walks of life joining the protest in defiance of intimidation by the heavy Police deployment.

The development comes in the wake of another ultimatum by Organized labour failure of which they will embark on a nationwide strike beginning Thursday, September 12.

The Presidency has already met them with the hope of deferring the protest but pressure is mounting on Leadership of organized labour not to succumb to promises or pressure.

Some too NPP executives including a member of Parliament have already come under harsh criticism for publicly suggesting galamsey will not be banned because the people must eat and any decision otherwise will affect their electoral fortunes

By: Edward Asare Ayeh//myxyzonline.com

The Member of Parliament for the Bodi constituency, Sampson Ahi says the top hierarchy of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) have concede that it is highly unlikely the Vice President, the the flagbearer of their party, Dr Mahamadu Bawumia will lose the upcoming elections.

According to him, they quietly admit it will take a Herculean task to change the mindset of Ghanians who can now compare, after the abysmal performance of the Akufo Addo- Bawumia government over the past seven years.

The Bodi MP said they alternative now DOR the party is to focus on winning more Parmiamentary seats.

He added that the party, fully aware of the defeat ahead, has therefore devised a clandestine campaign urging electorates to vote ‘Skirt and Blouse’,.

“The NPP knows Dr. Bawumia cannot win, so they are redirecting their efforts to retaining parliamentary seats,” he stated.

Sampson Ahi was speaking when he hosted the NDC Vice Presidential candidate, Professor Naana Opoku-Agyemang in his constituency as part of her three-daytour of the Western North Region.

His comment comes on the back of the latest polls including that of reputable organizations such as The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), Fitch Solutions, and Global InfoAnalytics, which have all projected that former President John Mahama is poised to win the 2024 presidential elections.

The forecasts highlight high inflation and deteriorating living standards as significant factors contributing to Bawumia’s potential defeat.

Sampson Ahi who has been accompanying the NDC Running Mate on her tour, urged voters in Bodi, Suaman, Bia East, and Bia West constituencies to resist the NPP’s “desperation tactics” as he put it, and cast their votes for the NDC in both the NDC Presidential and Parliamentary candidates.

The Vice presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has intensified voter education campaign in the Western North Region, advising electorates to take keen interest in helping the vulnerable to understand to voting process to reduce spoilt ballots.

Addressing mini durbars at Bodi, Suaman and Aowin constituencies, Professor Opoku-Agyemang said all their effort in mobilizing support in the various communities will be in vain if their ballots intended to affirm the change they want are rejected.

She told the voters to take note of the NDC’s iconic symbol, the Umbrella, look for the picture of the Presidential candidate, John Dramani Mahama and select the number eight spot on the ballot paper.

She described John Mahama as a “truthful and trustworthy” leader and expressed confidence in his ability to alleviate the hardships currently faced by Ghanaians under the ruling government.

At Nkwanta, in Akontombra, residents defied heavy rain to block Opoku-Agyemang’s convoy to endorse former president John Mahama.

At Suiano, the crowd erupted into cheers upon the arrival of the NDC’s vice presidential hopeful.

Throughout her engagements, Opoku-Agyemang spoke about policies aimed at empowering women and enhancing economic stability.

She discussed the NDC’s 24-hour economy proposal and the Women’s Development Bank, which aims at providing soft loans to female traders, ultimately to improve their source of livelihood and economic independence.

“The NDC is committed to lifting up our communities and ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to succeed,” she said.

Waste management giant, Zoomlion Ghana Limited, has debunked claims that it is responsible for determining allowances paid to operatives under the Sanitation Module of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA).

The Waste management company maintains it is responsible for managing operatives and providing the necessary logistics, but payment of allowances is solely determined by the Government and the YEA.

A statement signed by the Communication Directorate of the company on Thursday, October 3,2024 indicated that the company only processes the payments made by the government to the operatives.

“The payment of YEA operatives’ allowances is solely determined by the Government/YEA. It is then released to Zoomlion for onward payment to the beneficiaries,” the statement read.

The statement further assured that Zoomlion Ghana’s commitment to supporting YEA operatives and working with the government to ensure timely payments adding that it will continue to deliver world-class waste management services and uphold it’s contractual agreements with the government

Find below the full statement: