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Ghana condemns military takeover in Guinea-Bissau

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The Government of Ghana has issued a strong condemnation of the military takeover in Guinea-Bissau, describing the incident as an attack on democracy and the will of the people.

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed deep concern over the coup carried out by some members of the Guinean-Bissauan military shortly after the country held peaceful presidential and parliamentary elections on 23 November.

Ghana noted that the action has disrupted the democratic process and halted the release of the election results, which were expected on 27 November.

The government called for the immediate restoration of constitutional rule in Guinea-Bissau.

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It stressed that any disagreements over the elections should be resolved through lawful and transparent processes, not force.

Ghana urged the military to protect the rights and safety of citizens, foreign nationals, and officials of the ECOWAS Election Observation Mission who are currently in the country.

It insisted that their security and safe passage must be guaranteed.

The statement appealed to the people of Guinea-Bissau to remain calm and avoid actions that could worsen the situation.

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Ghana reaffirmed its support for ECOWAS and the African Union as they work to resolve the crisis and uphold democratic governance in the region.

By: Jacob Aggrey

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Over 20 structures levelled at Laboma Beach Resort

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Some victims salveging their belongings after the demolitioning exercise at the Laboma Beach Resort Photo Victor A. Buxton (19)

Over 20 structures built within the 50-metre buffer zone of the Kpeshie Lagoon at the Laboma Beach Resort in the La Dade-Kotopon Municipality were on Sunday demolished by the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council (GARCC).

Buildings such as single-unit semi-detached under construction and completed chalets at the resort were pulled down while portions of a newly constructed perimeter wall were also demolished. Read More

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MTN Ghana climaxes 30th anniversary with CEO Invitational golf

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Some of the winners of the competition

About 120 golfers from clubs across Ghana participated in an 18-hole competition, dubbed ‘MTN 30th Anniversary CEO Invitational Golf Tournament’ held at the Achimota Golf Club on Saturday.

Frederick Semenu Duvor his receives his prize from Mr Ishmael Yamson

At the end of the hectic day, Frederick Semenu Duvor won the Men’s Group A event with 39 points, while Julienne Afi claimed the Ladies’ Group A title with the same score.

Kous Lounges Mang receiving the award for the Ladies Group B event

Yaw Mireku Jnr. won the Men’s Group B with an impressive 45 points, while Kous Louanges Mang took the Ladies’ Group B title with 38 points.

Kofi Mangesi won Men’s Group C with 40 points while Elorm R. Akuash Bonney claimed the Ladies’ version with 42 points.

In the Seniors Division, Jan Vogel emerged winner of the men’s category with 39 gross, while Helen Appah topped the ladies’ category with 44 gross.

Addressing participants, the company’s Board Chairman, Mr Ishmael Yamson, urged the company to approach its next phase with the same resilience, discipline and determination that have defined its success over the past three decades.

He drew a striking parallel between the game of golf and MTN Ghana’s three-decade journey, describing both as long games in which success depends less on one spectacular moment than on consistency, patience, judgment and the ability to recover from setbacks.

He said, golf had taught him a lesson that extended far beyond the fairways, thus, a round cannot be won on the first hole.

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An official of MTN presenting the Ladies Group A winner prize to Juliene Amezrado

In golfing terms, he said, MTN Ghana had encountered its share of regulatory bunkers, competitive hazards and unexpected storms that had forced the company to pause, reassess and change its approach.

Hellen Appah receiving the Ladies Seniors award

But those challenges, he suggested, were part of the journey rather than reasons to abandon it.

By Andrew Nortey

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