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Social media reacts to KT Hammond’s criticism of youth who hooted at Akufo-Addo

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Ghanaians on social media have a lot to say about Adansi Asokwa legislator, Kobina Tahir Hammond, today.

The Member of Parliament had taken exception to the reception received by President Akufo-Addo at the Global Citizen Festival.

On September 24, the President was booed by the youth while delivering a speech in line with the organisers’ mission.

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However, KT Hammond sees the move as disrespectful on the part of the attendees.

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He insists that there are more appropriate channels of getting their concerns heard, adding that the event was not a political platform m to merit such uproar.

But social media users are of a different view.

One of them shared on Twitter that this should be the new trend because “how many tyms do they talk abt our demonstrations?”

“They don’t talk about it cos they don’t even care, but look at how they are all pained at the booing. How can KT Hammond disrespect us all?,” the user posted on the microblogging site.

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First Lady boosts Black Maidens, Black Princesses’ morale with generous support

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Dr Lartey presenting items to players
Dr Lartey presenting items to players

Ghana’s First Lady, Lordina Mahama, has made a generous donation to the country’s national female Under-17 and Under-20 teams – Black Maidens and Black Princesses- as they continue preparations for major international assignments.

The donation, made on Friday, May 22, was presented on behalf of the First Lady by the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, at the GFA Technical Centre in Prampram.

The gesture forms part of efforts to motivate and support Ghana’s young female footballers as they prepare to represent the country on the international stage.

The donation included essential food items and toiletries aimed at supporting the welfare and well-being of the players and technical teams.

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The donation included cartons of Milo, T-rolls, soft drinks, toiletries, and a range of essential supplies aimed at supporting the welfare of the players, enhancing camp conditions, and easing preparations ahead of their respective assignments.

The Black Maidens are currently engaged in preparations for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers and are set to take on Liberia women’s national under-17 football team in the second-leg encounter in Liberia this weekend.

Meanwhile, the Black Princesses have already secured qualification to the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after overcoming Uganda in the qualifiers, extending Ghana’s remarkable record to eight consecutive appearances at the tournament.

The donation by the First Lady was expected to boost morale within both camps while reinforcing national support for the young female footballers who continue to make the country proud.

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State closes case in missing US$2M ‘Sky Train’ matter

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The prosecution has officially rested its case in The Republic v Solomon Asamoah & Another, the high-profile legal battle commonly referred to as the “Sky Train” case.

The Deputy Attorney General Justice Srem Sai announced the development, praising the state’s team of hard-working prosecutors for successfully anchoring the state’s evidence before the High Court.

The criminal trial centers on the former Chief Executive Officer and the former Board Chairman of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF).

The duo stands accused of illegally authorizing and paying out US$2 million to a foreign company without obtaining board directives or other mandatory statutory approvals.

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State investigators have confirmed that the disbursed millions cannot be found.

Following the closure of the prosecution’s case, the accused persons moved the court for an opportunity to file a submission of no case.

The presiding judge granted the application, ordering the defense to submit their arguments by June 8.

The outcome of the June 8 filings will decide the fate of the trial:

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With this, if the judge finds the defense’s submission convincing, the accused will be acquitted and discharged however, If the judge dismisses the submission, the court will order the accused officials to take the stand and explain why they should not face prison sentences.

By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme

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