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I have a special bonus for you — Businessman Ibrahim Mahama pledges
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Businessman and philanthropist Ibrahim Mahama told the Black Stars he has “a much better bonus for you than the taxpayers” and will personally invest in the team, after visiting the squad in Rhode Island on Thursday ahead of Saturday’s World Cup decider against Croatia.
Mr. Ibrahim Mahama was part of the strong delegation led by Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, H.E. Victor Smith, that visited the team’s camp following their 0-0 draw with England. He was joined by Sports and Recreation Minister Hon. Kofi Adams and Foreign Minister Hon. Samuel Okudjeto Ablakwa.
Addressing the players and technical staff, Mahama revealed he had stopped following football after Ghana’s 2010 World Cup exit. “In 2010, the President and I went to South Africa to watch the match and were robbed,” he said. “And from then, I just said to myself that I won’t follow football again. My son has actually been following football, and he has actually encouraged me to look into football.”
“And I’m very happy. I thought we were just having to see players, but I’ve seen the technical team, and I’m very impressed.”
Mahama said meeting the squad brought back memories of past Black Stars sides.
He added “I just hear the names and I can’t put their faces together. And I’ve heard the name Semenyo, and I say, where is Semenyo from? And coming to see this team, it just reminds me of how they came up and how they made us proud.”
He told the team he would now follow their World Cup run closely. “So, listen, you guys, I’m going to follow your journey, and I’m going to also make sure that I invest in you, because not you alone, the technical team, you’ve done very well,” Mahama said. “And let’s find many more Ghanaians who have untold stories to see how we can make it together.”
The businessman then announced a personal incentive separate from government bonuses.
According to him, “Apart from the government’s bonus, I have a special bonus,” he said. “I was going to run away, but they’ve held me hostage, so I can’t fly back home. So, I’m going to stay and watch you. But I say, I have a much better bonus for you than the taxpayers. So please do us proud, and then you’ll be rewarded.”
Ghana face Croatia at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Saturday, June 28, at 5 p.m. The Black Stars sit joint top of Group L on four points and will qualify for the Round of 32 with a win.
Also present at Thursday’s meeting were President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, Vice President Mark Addo, Dr. Randy Abbey, Stephen Appiah, Moses Armah and Samuel Aboabire.
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
