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At the final funeral rites of the deceased former leader of the country, President Akufo-Addo in his tribute announced that an agreement had been reached with the family of Mr Rawlings to the effect that the University for Development Studies in Tamale be named after him. “Two days after his passing, at the 21st Congregation of UDS, I expressed my strongest convictions, in spite of his reservations, that such an honour should be accorded him. I am glad that this has found favour with his family, and the necessary formalities will be carried out to achieve this, that is: The Jerry John Rawlings University of Development Studies, Tamale.” President Akufo-Addo announced on Wednesday at the Independence Square.

We are happy to announce that A1, an indigenous Ghanaian bread-making company has expanded its operations to the United States. This expansion to the U.S. market is particularly unique because it is grounded on a special partnership arrangement with a major American bread company to ensure scale and penetration of the U.S. market at a faster rate. This initiative is part of Select USA, an American government program designed to help foreign products penetrate the U.S. market. Last year, H.E. Dr. Barfuor Adjei-Barwuah toured the $3 million production site as well as retailers currently testing the A1 cake bread market in the tri-state area. As an Embassy, we are particularly proud of this emerging Ghanaian story and Godfried Obeng Boateng, the young CEO leading this initiative. We encourage Ghanaian investors and all investors alike to support this great initiative. Congratulations on your big step!

The Independent Member of Parliament for Fomena who is also the 2nd Deputy Speaker, Andrew Asiamah Amoako, has officially communicated to the Speaker of Parliament, Rt Hon. Alban Bagbin notifying him of his decision to reunite himself with the New Patriotic Party (NPP) caucus in Parliament. This brings to bear that the NPP is most likely to constitute the Majority in Parliament pending results of the series of court actions the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has initiated against some Parliamentary seats which were won by the NPP in the December 7, 2020, general elections. The Fomena Lawmaker’s letter to the Speaker dated 13th January 2021, is posted for your perusal. 

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has confirmed that the burial of the late former President of Ghana, Jerry John Rawlings will take place between 24 and 27 January 2021 in Accra. The news which was enclosed in a report dated January 8 was relayed to the Diplomatic Mission in the country to remind them of the new development. Detailing what will take place with regards to the burial, the notice issued by the Ministry indicated that Mr. Rawlings will be laid-in-state from 24 to 26 January 2021 at the aisle of the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC) from 9 am to 5 pm daily. The Anlo Traditional Council objected to the earlier date scheduled because they were not consulted neither were they involved in the plan of the funeral. The ex-head of state died on Thursday, 12 November 2020 at the Korle Bu Teaching hospital after a short illness.

Member of parliament for the Bosomtwe Constituency, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum who also was the deputy minister of education under the erstwhile Nana Addo government has supported thirty students from his constituency to go and study various courses in engineering from the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) in Tarkwa which is fully funded by the minister. His vision is to see 100 engineers in his constituency_Bosomtwe_within the next 10 years. The excitement on the faces of these young ones was a sight to behold and that of their parents who had assembled in front of his Constituency Office building was palpable. Fees paid, accommodation provided and a bus ready to convey them to Tarkwa, I encouraged them to aim high, study hard, read wide and pursue success, Dr Adutwum said.

Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo_Addo who emerged as the winner of the election conducted by the electoral commission, Ghana,  has been sworn in as the president of the 4th republic of Ghana.  Today,  in a solemn ceremony organized at the forecourt of the parliament house saw he and his vice,  Dr. Mahamadou Bawumia take the oath of allegiance to the people of Ghana as the president and the vice respectively.  The chief justice, Kwesi Anin-Yeboah who led the swearing_in ceremony first swore Dr. Bawumia into office followed by Nana Addo. The ceremony drew some heads of African states notably George Oppong Weah, Liberia's head of state attended this August occasion of the swearing_in in Ghana's capital, Accra.  The program was organized bearing all the covid19 protocols.

Former MP for Nadowli Kaleo, Alban Sumana Bagbin of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has been elected Speaker of the 8th Parliament of the Fourth Republic. He won the contested secret ballot in the Chamber of Parliament on Thursday dawn against former Speaker, Prof Mike Oquaye. Bagbin pulled 138 votes as against 136 with one lawmaker failing to vote. Mr. Bagbin makes yore for being the first Speaker of Parliament who is not elected by the governing party. The swearing-in of MPs-elect and the selection of a Speaker for the 8th Parliament was delayed by some incidences which marred the beauty of the proces. Finally, four hours after the secret ballot Mr Bagbin was declared winner and was sworn in by the Chief Justice, Kwesi Anin-Yeboah.

The Cape Coast High Court has granted an injunction deterring James Gyekye Quayson from holding himself as NDC MP-elect for Assin North over dual citizenship. This follows a petition against the MP-elect by one Michael Ankoma-Nimfah, a mason and denizen of Assin Bereku. Mr. Quayson is being implicated of owing allegiance to Canada opposite to Article 94 (1) (a) of the 1992 constitution of Ghana. According to Justice Kwadwo Boakye Tawiah, the issues raised against the MP-elect warrant full trial hence he needs to stop describing himself as MP. Even though the MP-elect per documents submitted to the court by his counsel, Abraham Amaliba, indicate that he had taken steps to renounce his citizenship before filing his nominations, the argument of the lawyer for the petitioner, Frank Davis, was that Quayson should have fully renounced his dual citizenship before filing his forms to contest. Further, he said Quayson should have had a certificate of renunciation before filing to contest the As

President Nana Addo Dankwah Akufo Addo has announced the reopening of all kindergarten, Junior High, Senior High, and Tertiary Schools in the country. This comes after a meeting with the various stakeholders of the education sector on 30th December late year, he said. All kindergarten, Primary, and Junior High School students will be returning to school on the 15th of January, 2021 for the first academic year. All first-year students of Senior High Schools will be returning to the classroom in March while Senior High two and three will also return on the 18th of January, 2021. He added that the double-track system of Senior High Schools has been canceled except for some particular Senior High Schools with less infrastructure. All University Students should report to school on Saturday 9th January 2021. Don't forget to like, share, and follow for more interesting updates.