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Brenda Damoah wins ‘Face of Faith’ Beauty Pageant
Brenda Damoah, a graduate of the University of Ghana, Legon, has emerged winner of this year’s Face of Faith Beauty Pageant which came off in Accra last weekend.
The pageant which was focused on enhancing child protection and girl-child education saw Ms Damoah defeat other four beauty queens to walk away with the ultimate crown.
Dubbed the “Quarantine Edition” the pageant was to also support children in deprived communities amidst the COVID-19 outbreak in Ghana.
The event which was virtual on Ceejay TV saw Lisa Marfo, a writer and Linda Adepa Adom of the Central University College taking the first and second runner up positions respectively.
The participants would together, launch a COVID-19 relieve support for children of Chorkor in Accra on August 1, 2020.
By Michael D. Abayateye
The MP for Old Tafo, Vincent Assafuah, has criticised what he describes as an attempt by the President to influence the work of Parliament in the ongoing debate over the future of the Office of the Special Prosecutor.
On his facebook post in response to recent developments, Assafuah argued that those who previously claimed he did not understand the separation of powers must now reconsider their position.
He noted that the current situation shows the President trying to direct Parliamentarians on how to carry out their duties, a move he believes challenges the very principles those critics defended.
Assafuah urged the President to restrain the Deputy Attorney General, Justice Sai, following the widespread public backlash over moves linked to the possible scrapping of the OSP.
He stressed that the case currently before the court should be withdrawn, describing it as unnecessary.
He referenced Section 4 of the OSP Act, explaining that all prosecutions by the Office of the Special Prosecutor must be authorised by the Attorney General, whose powers he described as sacrosanct.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Diaspora Affairs Office at the Presidency has addressed a social media report claiming that some visiting African American tourists were approached by people pretending to be police officers.
In a statement, the office noted that such information can cause fear among visitors, especially those travelling from the diaspora during the festive season.
It assured the public that Ghana treats all reports concerning the safety of travellers with urgency.
According to the statement, the Ghana Police Service and the Cyber Security Authority have begun a full investigation to verify the story and identify anyone involved.
The office emphasised that thousands of visitors arrive in the country at this time of year, and every traveller deserves to feel safe and respected.
The Diaspora Affairs Office reaffirmed Ghana’s reputation as a peaceful and welcoming destination.
It added that all security and intelligence agencies are working together to ensure the country remains a trusted and enjoyable place for visitors exploring its culture, heritage and beauty.
The update was issued by Kofi Okyere Darko, Director of Diaspora Affairs.
By: Jacob Aggrey
