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Bill to prevent legislators from buying state assets will be ready soon – Ablakwa says

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North Tongu Members of Parliament (MP), Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has assured the public that he is working round the clock to introduce a private members bill to prevent legislators and government officials from buying state assets.

According to him, these public officials are elected to manage state assets; therefore, they should not be the very individuals benefiting from such sales.

Speaking on The Pulse on JoyNews, he explained that this is why he is working with a team to introduce the bill in the eighth Parliament.

“We want this bill to be ready in this Parliament. So that is why at our press conference today, we appealed to the President that he should stand by to accent to it. We don’t want him to do what he has been doing to other private members bill where he causes his secretary to write a cease and desist [letter],” he said on June 17.

The legislator added that although the current law prevents these officials from engaging in conflicts of interest, many legislators still find loopholes.

As such, he said “I am proposing a private members legislation and work is advancing very impressively. …we want to ban, you see people are taking advantage of grey areas, even though there is conflict of interest in our constitution… clearly, people are taking advantage so we want a very explicit, a very clear and precise piece of legislation that will ban all politicians and politically exposed persons,” he said

He clarified that ownership of Rock City by a New Patriotic Party member did not influence his decision to push for the legislation. Mr Ablakwa said he did so because he believed it was the right course of action and would secure valuable assets for the next generations.

“When they give you state asset to manage on all of us our behalf, if it was six hotels why don’t you make it eight, make it 10 or 12. Add to it so that those coming after us, our children, our children’s children will look up to us and say ooh we did well. We have become so irresponsible.

“So only Nkrumah should build assets for us and we are just selling. What are we leaving behind for the younger ones?” he quizzed.

Meanwhile, Mr Ablakwa is set to lead a demonstration against the sale of four Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) hotels to Rock City Hotel Limited tomorrow, June 18.

He believes the protest would compel the President to prevent the sale of these hotels to Minister of Agriculture, Bryan Acheampong.

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Global Analytics Reveals Candidate In A Massive Lead With 52.7% As At 2nd November

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With the December 7 elections drawing near, tension is growing across the country. Presidential candidates and their teams are working hard to connect with voters through active campaigns in every region.

The two main political parties, the NPP and NDC, are focused on securing support. Many people want the NPP to stay in power, while others believe that a change to the NDC might help reset the economy.

Additionally, a smaller group of voters is interested in supporting smaller parties, moving away from the traditional two-party system.

In preparation for the elections, analysts have been conducting studies to gauge the progress of each candidate.

Global Info Analytics, a key player in tracking public opinion, has been gathering data through online and telephone polls.

Their recent survey in October indicated that John Mahama, the NDC candidate, was leading with a projected 52.1% of the vote.

In a recent update on their official Twitter account, Global Info Analytics shared results from a new poll conducted between late October and early November.

The latest data still shows Mahama in the lead, with an increased percentage of 52.7%.

This update has sparked a variety of reactions on social media.

Many supporters of the NDC were pleased with the news, while others questioned the accuracy of the poll and expressed confidence that the NPP will win.

Below the post, citizens shared a range of comments reflecting their hopes and expectations for the outcome.

What do you think of this new poll update? Your opinion is welcome, so please like, follow, and share.

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Mahama Rejects Military Deployment At Polls

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Former President John Mahama has sounded a warning against the deployment of armed military and security operatives to polling and coalition centers, describing it as a recipe for chaos that must be stopped.

This call to action comes ahead of Ghana’s December 7 elections, where Mahama’s National Democratic Congress (NDC) is locked in a close contest with the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP).

A History of Tensions

Ghana’s electoral landscape has been marred by tensions and disputes, particularly between the NDC and NPP.

The 2012 and 2020 elections saw disputes over results, with the NDC rejecting the 2020 outcome.

Mahama’s Proposal for Peace

John Mahama has proposed expanding the signatories to the Peace Pact to include all stakeholders in the elections.

This, he believes, will bind institutions to play their roles effectively for a peaceful election.

He also urged the Electoral Commission (EC) to remain impartial and the Judiciary to be fair and neutral in resolving election disputes.

EC’s Response

Samuel Tettey, Deputy Chairperson of the EC in charge of Operations, assured that the EC’s activities and processes have been transparent and open.

He said the EC will continue to engage stakeholders transparently to ensure a fair electoral process.

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‘Burning galamsey equipment doesn’t make any sense’ – Alan fires

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The presidential candidate for the Alliance for Revolutionary Change, Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, has laid out a detailed plan to tackle illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, with a focus on demobilising the equipment used in the activity.

Mr Kyerematen criticised the current government’s approach of seizing and burning excavators, calling it ineffective and short-sighted.

According to the former Trade Minister, the practice of burning equipment does not offer a long-term solution to the galamsey crisis.

He proposed a more strategic approach that involves the military in a systematic and sustainable demobilisation of mining machinery.

This, he believes, will better address the root of the problem without causing unnecessary destruction.

The demobilisation plan is part of Kyerematen’s broader 10-point blueprint to combat illegal mining.

A key aspect of this blueprint is a one-year nationwide ban on small-scale and community mining, which will provide the necessary time to introduce proper regulations and rehabilitate the damaged environment.

He has called for a shift in government policy, advocating for a more measured and impactful response to the galamsey issue, which continues to pose serious threats to Ghana’s land and water resources.

“Demobilisation of all machinery and equipment that are currently used in small-scale and community mining. Under the supervision of the military, if you demobilise equipment, you need to do three things- first, you need to keep them under inventory, two, you need to have them properly stored and three, you preserve them.”

“This practice of burning equipment doesn’t make any sense. And that is why the GTP (Great Transformational Plan) proposes that you demobilise, and inventorise them so that you know what you have. Otherwise, after one year, they will be out of use,” he stated.

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