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I never asked, nor received $20,000 from Ransford Osei- Frederick Agyeampong
Executive Committee Member of the Ghana Football Association, Frederick Acheampong has responded to allegation made against him by former Ghana International Ranford Osei.
In a statement issued today, the astute media personality indicated that “I have noted with deep shock and surprise, the totally
unfounded claims by former footballer Ransford Osei, that he gave a sum of $20,000 to me, to facilitate his call up into the Black Stars squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.”
He added that “I find the ridiculous claims by the player malicious and without any basis and challenge o him lo to provide provide proof proof of payment.”
Mr.Acheampong threatened that “If he fails to provide the evidence to back up his absurd claims, I will be left with no choice than to use all legal means including the law courts to clear my name.”
Again the statement added that those actively publishing and spreading this falsehood via social media, will join in the legal proceedings.
“In my dealings with Ransford Osei, in my capacity as Marketing and Communications Director of Kessben FC, I acted with utmost professionalism as all parties worked tirelessly to lift his football career up to the next level,”he noted
He added that Ransford Osei, has since sought to blame his career failures on everyone but himself, the latest being this ridiculous accusation against him.
“I never asked, nor received $20,000 from Ransford Osei for any purpose and hereby challenge him to provide the proof or retract and apologise,” Frederick Acheampong stated.
He concluded by saying, “In the meantime, I have referred the matter to my lawyers and instructed them to take up the issue to exonerate me from this spurious allegation.”
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Vice President, Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has called for stronger action to promote gender equity and create more opportunities for women in the workplace.
She made the call in a Facebook post after joining staff at the Presidency of Ghana to mark International Women’s Day.
The celebration was held under the theme “From Commitment to Action: Promoting Equity for Every Woman in the Workplace” and focused on recognising the achievements of women while reflecting on the work needed to ensure equal opportunities.
Professor Opoku-Agyemang extended warm wishes to women across Ghana and noted that women have always played key roles in the country’s communities and economic activities.
According to her, women in the past served as healers, traders and queen mothers who contributed to leadership and governance in traditional societies.
She explained that Ghana’s cultural history shows that women have long provided knowledge, leadership and innovation to help develop communities.
The Vice President however noted that current disparities require society to examine systems and structures that may have limited opportunities for women.
She stressed that advancing gender equity will require deliberate actions and the mentoring of young women to prepare them for leadership roles.
Professor Opoku-Agyemang recognised women whose work takes place in markets, streets and small trading spaces across the country.
According to her, these women form the backbone of local economies and continue to demonstrate resilience despite the difficult conditions they face.
She commended women working at the Presidency for their dedication and leadership and reaffirmed the need to promote respect, fairness and opportunity for every woman.
The Vice President further called on both men and women to work together to break barriers and ensure that women can fully contribute to Ghana’s development.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Diaspora Affairs Office at the Office of the President has hosted a delegation of African diaspora women who are in Ghana ahead of a planned Presidential Conferment of Citizenship ceremony.
The Director of Diaspora Affairs, Kofi Okyere Darko, explained in a Facebook post that the visit was a gesture of appreciation by the delegation to the Government of Ghana for its continued efforts to reconnect Africans in the diaspora with their ancestral homeland.
He indicated that the ceremony, scheduled for next Monday, will officially grant Ghanaian citizenship to members of the delegation as part of the country’s broader engagement with the African diaspora.
The delegation was led by Erica Bennett, Founder of the Diaspora Africa Forum.
According to Mr Okyere Darko, her years of advocacy have played an important role in strengthening ties between Africa and people of African descent living abroad.
He noted that the group’s journey towards citizenship represents not only a legal process but also a cultural and spiritual return to their roots.
Also present at the meeting was Natalie Jackson, an attorney who is also expected to receive Ghanaian citizenship during the ceremony. She works closely with renowned civil rights lawyer Ben Crump.
Mr Okyere Darko emphasised that Ghana remains committed to strengthening relationships with the African diaspora and promoting unity, identity, and shared heritage among people of African descent worldwide.
By: Jacob Aggrey
