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Kpando Father’s Day Cooking contest: we celebrate your profound impact as providers – Della Sowah

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Member of Parliament for Kpando Constituency, Della Sowah has extend her deepest appreciation to the remarkable fathers in the Kpando community.

According to her, their unwavering commitment, wisdom, and love leave an indelible mark on the lives of their children.

Against this backdrop, “we celebrate your profound impact as providers, mentors, and role models. May this Father’s Day be filled with well-deserved recognition, heartfelt moments, and cherished connections with your loved ones.”

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“Your devotion strengthens the very fabric of our society. Wishing you a joyous and memorable Father’s Day!,” she said.

Della Sowah, as part of measures to celebrate the hard work of fathers, is organising a cooking competition for all fathers in her constituency.

The event is slated for Sunday, June 18, 2023, to commemorate International Father’s Day will take place at the forecourt of Akpini Radio starting from 11 a.m.

Interestingly, the winner will go home with GH₵1,000 in addition to a gas stove and other souvenirs.

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Two other winners, the first and second runners-up, will also be given a reward of GH₵ 500 in addition to a table-top cooker and GH₵ 200 plus a rice cooker, respectively.

By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme

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OSP to assess extortion allegations against Afenyo-Markin

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The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has taken note of public allegations of extortion and related conduct made against the Minority Leader of Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin.

The allegations were made by the Chief Executive of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi.

In a brief statement, the OSP said it has also received a joint petition submitted by two persons, as well as two separate petitions from other persons, in relation to the same allegations.

“Given the nature of the allegations, the OSP will assess the case and determine whether it falls within its statutory mandate and whether further investigative action is warranted,” the statement said.

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The development comes amid a heated public feud between the Minority in Parliament and the leadership of GoldBod over the operations of the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme.

The Minority, led by Afenyo-Markin, has accused GoldBod and the Bank of Ghana of causing a loss of over $1.7 billion, citing the International Monetary Fund’s August 2026 report. The Minority has vowed to pursue the matter as Parliament has reconvened for an emergency sitting.

GoldBod, on the other hand, has rejected claims by some NPP MPs, including Tano South MP Dr Gideon Boako, that it owes the Bank of Ghana GH¢1 billion in overdrafts, describing the claim as “false and malicious.”

In the latest twist, GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi has accused the Minority Leader of extortion and related conduct, an allegation that has triggered petitions to the OSP.

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The OSP is mandated under Act 959 to investigate and prosecute specific cases of alleged or suspected corruption and corruption-related offences involving public officers and politically exposed persons.

By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme

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Justin Kodua Frimpong files nomination to seek re-election as NPP General Secretary

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General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Kodua Frimpong, has filed his nomination to contest the position of General Secretary again as the party begins its rebuilding efforts ahead of the 2028 general elections.

He was accompanied by party stalwarts and supporters who were in high spirits, expressing confidence that he is the right person to hold the position.

Speaking after filing his nomination, Mr Kodua Frimpong assured the rank and file of the party that he would not disappoint them.

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“I can assure you that the faith the rank and file of the party have had in me, I will never disappoint them,” he said.

He also pledged to run a clean campaign devoid of personal attacks.

“I can assure you that our internal campaign will be devoid of personal attacks,” he told his fellow contestants and the rank and file of the party as he seeks to retain his position.

His tenure has seen the party through the 2024 general elections, where the NPP lost power to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) after eight years in government.

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The party is currently in a rebuilding phase, with internal elections scheduled to elect new national executives to lead its reorganization towards the 2028 polls.

The General Secretary position is considered one of the most influential in the party’s administrative structure, responsible for the day-to-day running of the party secretariat and implementation of party decisions.

By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme

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