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IDEG urges reform in local governance

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By Edmund Smith-Asante Dr Emmanuel Akwetey The Institute for Democratic Governance (IDEG) has recommended that the position of Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) must be put up for election by political parties.

Politics of exclusion, major cause of violence — IDEG

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By Edmund Smith-Asante Dr Emmanuel Akwetey Ghana’s “winner-takes-all” democratic system is the underlining cause of the perceived threats of violence in this year’s elections, the Institute for Democratic Governance (IDEG) has said.

Akropong goes red to mourn Okuapehene

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By Edmund Smith-Asante Beginning today, the dominant colour that will be seen on the entire Akuapem Ridge, particularly the seat of the Akuapem Traditional Area, Akropong, will be red, with some black as well.

Bani promises security for Parliament

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By Edmund Smith-Asante Mr Prosper Bani The Minister-designate of the Interior, Mr Prosper Douglas Kweku Bani, was Thursday taken through 204 minutes of grilling, during which he pledged to engage with the legislature on the provision of security for the members.

Overthrow of Nkrumah commemorated

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By Edmund Smith-Asante Dr Kwame Nkrumah Since the overthrow of Ghana’s first President, Dr Kwame Nkrumah, the fortunes of workers in the country have only dwindled, with unemployment, underemployment and rampant redundancy being the order of the day, the Secretary General of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), Mr Kofi Asamoah, has stated.

Media urged to show decorum in election reportage

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By Edmund Smith-Asante Dr Lawrence Tetteh World- renowned Evangelist, Dr Lawrence Tetteh, has urged the media to exercise utmost decorum in their reporting of the 2016 election to maintain the peace in the country.

Performance of MMDAs in VR consistently decline

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By Edmund Smith-Asante The Auditor General’s report on the accounts of metropolitan, municipal and district assemblies (MMDAs) has revealed a consistent decline in the performance of assemblies in the Volta Region.

Leaders must be smart — Dr Tetteh

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By Edmund Smith-Asante • Dr Ebenezer Tetteh, left, World Miracle Outreach, UK, addressing participants in the seminar. Picture by EDNA ADUSERWAA A psychologist and evangelist, Dr Ebenezer Tetteh, has stated that it is required of a leader to be smart, which means he or she must be aware of changes in his or her environment.

Accident on the Kwahu scarp

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By Edmund Smith-Asante A near fatal accident occurred on the bridge to the Obomeng town on Saturday at about 7 p.m. on a rainy night, causing a hold up in traffic. 

3 Former University of Ghana VCs honoured

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By Edmund Smith-Asante Three former vice chancellors of the University of Ghana, Legon, on Sunday had their names literally etched in letters of gold in view of their contribution to Ghana’s premier university during their tenure.

Preach peace during Election 2016 Kofi Asamoah urges workers

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By Edmund Smith-Asante Mr Kofi Asamoah - left, chairing the editorial conference of the Daily Graphic. Those with him are some members of organised labour and members of the editorial conference. Picture: EMMANUEL ASAMOAH ADDAI The Secretary-General of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), Mr Kofi Asamoah, has urged workers to sensitise their colleagues to the need to maintain the peace before, during and after the elections this year.

Eye clinic installs latest laser technology

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By Edmund Smith-Asante An eye surgeon, Dr Henry Amisah explaining how the laser equipment works The Inter-Star Eye Clinic and Laser Centre in Accra has installed the latest laser technology for eye treatment in the country.