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Why has respected Dag Heward-Mills left Nat’l Cathedral Board? – Ablakwa asks Secretariat

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The National Cathedral Secretariat had indicated in an announcement on Monday, January 16 that following the January 7 memo that it issued to refute a ‘false’ declare made towards the National Cathedral, its consideration has been drawn to one more false accusation.

This time, and utilizing info from the identical documentation submitted by the Secretariat to Parliament on December 15, 2022, the Secretariat famous, the National Cathedral is claimed to have made unlawful funds totaling GHC 2.6m to an organization known as JNS.

Mr. Ablakwa made this accusation after he offered what he describes as “unimpeachable” and “incontrovertible” proof towards the Secretary to the Board of Trustees of the National Cathedral of Ghana, Reverend Victor Kusi Boateng.

According to him, Rev Kusi Boateng is the third “mystery” director of JNS Talent Cantre Limited, a agency he had earlier accused of receiving GH¢2.6 million unlawful money switch from the Secretariat.

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“Unimpeachable and incontrovertible evidence confirms that Mr. Kwabena Adu Gyamfi is the famous Rev. Victor Kusi Boateng who still serves on the National Cathedral Board as an Executive Council Member/Director,” the National Democratic Congress (NDC) MP disclosed.

“For the avoidance of doubt, there is no such thing as a distinct Kwabena Adu Gyamfi. Kwabena Adu Gyamfi is a legal creation of Rev. Victor Kusi-Boateng. The two are subsequently one and the identical.

“Rev. Victor Kusi-Boateng AKA Kwabena Adu Gyamfi thought he had outwitted every Ghanaian, particularly our authorities whom he dribbled for many years; but the day of reckoning is finally here.”

But responding to him in an announcement, the Secretariat mentioned “As a traditional verification – anticipated of a Member of Parliament – would have revealed, this was not an unlawful cost however reasonably a refund of a brief-time period curiosity-free mortgage made by JNS to prime up the funds to the contractors of the National Cathedral.

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“This help was sought from a National Cathedral Trustee Member, Rev Kusi Boateng, in a letter dated August 26, 2021, as a consequence of a delay within the receipt of funds to pay the Contractors on time. The GHC 2.6m was paid from the JNS account to the National Cathedral account on August 27, 2021, following a request from Rev Kusi Boateng to his bankers, ADB.

“The GHC 2.6m was refunded to Rev Kusi Boateng, and JNS, by the National Cathedral on September 8, 2021.”

It added “So, this isn’t an unlawful cost! As now we have careworn, constantly, a challenge of this nature that considerably raises the problems of religion and nationwide improvement will at all times have its discontents, malcontents, in addition to those that would use lies, and reckless populist statements to present the impression of wanting accountability. In our vibrant democracy, that is to be anticipated.

“However, we do expect that the basic values of verification, particularly by Members of Parliament, would be followed. The Board and Management of the National Cathedral Project remain focused and committed to the completion of the National Cathedral, and would continue to do so with diligence, integrity, excellence, and accountability.”

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By Laud Nartey|3news.com|Ghana

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Constitutional review: Government accepts proposal to abolish death penalty – Dominic Ayine

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Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has announced that the government has accepted the recommendation to abolish the death penalty and replace it with life imprisonment as part of the constitutional review process.

He said the proposed amendment would affect Articles 3, 13, 19 and 72 of the 1992 Constitution, with offences that previously attracted the death penalty instead carrying life imprisonment.

Dr. Ayine made the announcement on July 30, 2026, at the Jubilee House in Accra during the Government Accountability Series while outlining the government’s position on the final recommendations of the Constitution Review Committee.

According to him, the government believes the death penalty is inconsistent with the constitutional right to life and Ghana’s international human rights obligations.

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He explained that the recommendation forms part of broader proposals aimed at strengthening the protection of fundamental human rights under the Constitution.

Dr. Ayine said the government had also accepted the spirit of several recommendations to expand rights relating to women, children, persons with disabilities, older persons and the youth.

He added that a comprehensive Human Rights Act would be introduced to protect these rights and provide detailed enforcement mechanisms instead of amending the entrenched provisions of the Constitution through a national referendum.

By: Jacob Aggrey

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Dzifa Gomashie urges investment in Ghana’s tourism, hospitality and creative sectors

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Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has called on both local and international investors to tap into opportunities in Ghana’s tourism, hospitality and creative industries.

Speaking in an interview yesterday with World Media USA Today, the Minister said government is committed to creating a conducive investment environment to support growth in the sector.

She highlighted key investment areas including hotels, fashion, music, film production, and tourism infrastructure.

Dzifa Gomashie also encouraged Ghanaians to invest in domestic tourism to help boost the local economy.

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According to her, strategic investment in tourism and the creative economy will drive economic transformation, create jobs, and position Ghana as Africa’s gateway for heritage, culture, business and investment.

“Ghana has vast opportunities across tourism, hospitality and the creative industries. We are ready and open for business,” she stated.

The Minister’s remarks come as government intensifies efforts to leverage culture and tourism as drivers of economic growth and job creation.

By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme

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