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I may contest Ablekuma South seat if people call on me- Shatta Wale
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Ghanaian dancehall artiste Shatta Wale has indicated that he may enter politics and contest the parliamentary seat for Ablekuma South if the people call on him to do so.
According to him, his interest in politics would not be driven by wealth but by a desire to serve the interests of the people.
Speaking in an interview on Asempa Fm, the musician, whose real name is Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr., explained that although he has not taken a firm decision yet, he would consider contesting the seat in the future.
He stated that if residents of Ablekuma South strongly call on him to represent them in Parliament, he would not hesitate to accept the challenge.
“If people call on me to enter politics, I will do it, but I am not coming into it because I am rich. I want to serve the interests of the people, and I will stand as an MP for Ablekuma South,” he indicated.
The artiste noted that political leaders play a major role in shaping how the country is governed, stressing that anyone who wants to influence national development must be ready to participate in the political decision making process.
According to him, just like in business where decisions are made at the table, individuals who want to influence policies must also be present at the political decision making table.
Shatta Wale suggested that Ghana needed to rethink some of its governance structures and policies to match the pace of development in other parts of the world.
He observed that countries such as Dubai had experienced rapid transformation within a short period and believed Ghana could achieve similar progress with the right policies.
The musician said if he eventually decides to contest a parliamentary seat, he would introduce policies that focus on development and improving the lives of the people.
He however emphasised that for now he preferred to remain focused on his music career and personal projects.
Shatta Wale added that he loved Ghana and believed the country remained one of the best places to live, expressing confidence that the nation could achieve greater development if leaders and citizens worked together.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has clarified that former Finance Minister Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta remains the subject of criminal proceedings in Ghana and is still wanted under a valid arrest warrant issued by the High Court in Accra.
In a public notice, the OSP said it had taken note of a transcript of a hearing from a United States immigration court that has been circulated by some media organisations.
According to the office, the document has been interpreted by some to suggest that Mr. Ofori-Atta has not been credibly charged or linked to any wrongdoing in Ghana.
The OSP rejected that interpretation, explaining that it is not involved in Mr. Ofori-Atta’s immigration proceedings in the United States.
It said its involvement relates only to extradition proceedings, which are being handled through Ghana’s Attorney-General as the country’s central authority.
According to the OSP, the extradition documents are not before the US immigration court and the court has no authority to determine whether the criminal charges against Mr. Ofori-Atta are credible.
“The credibility or otherwise of the criminal charges against Mr. Ofori-Atta is a matter for determination by the courts in Ghana,” the OSP stated.
The office explained that there are three separate legal proceedings involving the former minister.
These include the immigration proceedings in the United States concerning his immigration status, extradition proceedings to determine whether he should be returned to Ghana, and the criminal case before the High Court in Accra involving corruption and corruption-related offences.
The OSP reiterated that Mr. Ofori-Atta remains before the High Court in Accra as an accused person and that a valid warrant has been issued for his arrest.
It maintained that he remains a fugitive from justice in Ghana and is required to appear before the High Court to answer the charges against him.
The Special Prosecutor also stressed that the criminal proceedings in Ghana would continue in accordance with the law and the directives of the High Court, whether or not Mr. Ofori-Atta is physically present in the country.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Telecel Ghana has announced that it has resolved the intermittent challenges that affected its voice and data services.
In a message to customers, the telecommunications company announced that its network services had been fully restored after experiencing temporary disruptions.
“We are pleased to inform you that intermittent challenges with our voice and data services have been resolved,” the company said.
Telecel apologised to customers for the inconvenience caused by the service interruptions and thanked them for their patience during the period.
“We appreciate your patience and apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused,” the company added.
The company assured customers of its commitment to providing reliable communication services under its slogan, “Connecting Energies.”
By: Jacob Aggrey
