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Ken Ofori-Atta’s continuous stay in office, baffling – Mahama

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2024 Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress, John DRAMANI Mahama has questioned Finance Minister,Ken Ofori-Atta’s continuous stay in office despite his abysmal performance, which has plunged Ghana’s economy in crisis.

Speaking at Twifo Praso in the Central region as part of his #Building Ghana tour, the former President recounted how some NPP MPs, fed up with the the status quo, petitioned the President to fire his cousin.

” I can’t understand why the President has refused to remove his brother from the the Finance Ministry.
He has refused to listen to everyone.
Eighty NPP MPs signed a petition for removal of the Finance Minister but the President refused” he queried

He added .. “it’s difficult to apprehend why the same person is kept at the ministry, despite the glaring failure”

He intimated that Nana Akufo Addo himself has lost hope and has confessed that openly.

“He told journalists recently during an interview, who ever will take over as next President after him will restore the economy” – Mr Mahama recalled.

The NDC flagbearer, who several independent polls have tipped to win the next election said the next election must be a communal labour and that Ghanaians must come out in their numbers to vote against the current government.

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Decision to force party chairperson, other leaders out of office is unconstitutional – CPP

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The Council of Elders of the Convention Peoples Party, (CPP) has declared the decision to force out party leaders, including the Chairperson and General Secretary, as unconstitutional.

A statement signed by the Chairman of the Council of Elders, Felix Amoah, condemned the move, revoked the so supposed decision by the National Executive Council, and described as unconstitutional the establishment of an Interim Council.

The CPP re-affirmed Article 68 of the party’s constitution, and its resolve to restore calm after the so-called vote of no confidence that led to the removal of key elected officers, including Chairperson, Nana Akosua Frimpongmaa Sarpong Kumankumah, and General Secretary, Nana Yaa Jantuah, who has since announced her resignation from the party.

Part of the statement read… “The council of elders have also become aware of the involvement of its former secretary, comrade Subiri Isah in a fresh uncalled for legal action against the chairperson and leaders of the party, supposed to have been triggered by the party, to force her to resign her position unaccountably. Comrade Isah is therefore urged to immediately withdraw this unnecessary latest suit from court.

It added .. “In view of this situation, the chairperson and leader is hereby urged to convene a central committee meeting to take quick remedial action pursuant to stemming the further deterioration of the fortunes of the party,” the statement added.

 

The council accused the 2020 flagbearer of the party, Ivor Kobina Greenstreet, and others of being behind the internal discord.

“The council’s aim is to restore stability of the party as a prerequisite for the forward march of the CPP. Given the above, the supposed decision by some members of NEC to set up the Interim Council after all business of the NEC is unconstitutional and is hereby revoked. The attempts to force the current Chairperson and leader of office is also unconstitutional,” part of the statement read.
The Council of Elders expressed awareness of legal actions initiated against the Chairperson and leaders by former secretary Subiri Isah.

The statement urged Isah to withdraw the ‘uncalled-for’ legal action, emphasizing the need for internal resolution to prevent further deterioration of the party’s fortunes.

The power play within the party was triggered by a petition presented at the National Executive Council (NEC) during a meeting in Kumasi on Tuesday, December 5, 2023.

The petition, submitted by CPP members from various parts of the country, urged the NEC to compel all national executives of the Nkrumahist party to either voluntarily resign or face removal over allegations of incompetence.

This resulted in a vote of no confidence in all national executives, leading to significant tension during the meeting.

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Volta Regional NDC Communications office builds capacity of serial callers, communicators

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The Volta Regional leadership of the NDC has scaled up activities though capacity building workshops to empower advocates to effectively disseminate information and counter false propaganda intended to mislead potential voters in the party’s stronghold.

The initiative by the regional leadership of the party, targeting communicators and serial callers is also to align them with the party’s communications strategy for an effective campaign towards the December 7, 2024 elections.

On Monday, December 4, 2023, members from the Ho Central constituency, had their turn of a one-day training and sensitization workshop. It comes after similar exercises in the Hohoe, Ketu South and South Tongu constituencies.

It focused on equipping communicators and serial callers with the tools needed to articulate the party’s vision, in-depth knowledge and insights into the party’s major policy proposals, especially the 24 Hour Economy, succinctly espoused by H.E. John Dramani Mahama.


According to the Regional Communications Officer, Sorkpa Kafui Agbleze, these engagements shall be completed before a major Regional Communications seminar scheduled to take place on 17th of December.

The event, will be attended by party heavy weights in the region and at the national level.

The regional Communications officer, aided by his deputy, Delali Bright Kugbeadzor, took turns to break down Frequently Asked Questions, FAQs shared by the party to defuse the spirited attempt by the governing New Patriotic Party to water down the expected impact of the bold idea that has the potential of creating jobs for the teeming youth, boost revenue generation, strengthen Ghana’s cedi, reduce inflation and interest rates and as well tax reliefs intended to attract more investment opportunities for businesses and companies that will subscribe to the transformative policy.