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  • Attempting to combat corruption as president will result in death – Okyeame Kwame

    Attempting to combat corruption as president will result in death – Okyeame Kwame

    Okyeame Kwame asserts that the solution to Ghana’s issues lies in educating the next generation.

    From his vantage point, meaningful change appears unachievable due to the pervasive corruption in the current political environment.

    The rapper has voiced doubt, claiming that because corruption is so pervasive, any leader who tries to implement significant reforms will suffer dire consequences and may even endanger their life.

    “NDC/NPP cannot help Ghana; family is what can help Ghana. The problem affecting us as a people is a problem of the mind. The corrupt system cannot fix itself; it makes a lot of people rich and happy. If a president wants to come and fight corruption in the country right now, he will be dead in 2 weeks. It’s not about pay; it’s not about money; it’s about morality,” he asserted.

    Ghanaians’ current generation’s mentality, according to Okyeame Kwame, is the primary cause of corruption. He suggested that fostering corruption in young people from an early age would be the most successful course of action.

    “The politician was put in power by you and me; they are a representation of us, so if they are corrupt, it shows that you are corrupt. I agree that politicians are causing problems, but as you fight the politicians, train your child not to think like a politician. My vision is that we train our children to be incorruptible so that they will grow up and do away with this corrupt system. That is the only way I think Ghana would develop. Let us focus on training the young ones now,” he emphasized.

    When questioned about the politicians in charge right now, Okyeame Kwame gave a fatalistic response, implying that they will all eventually die. He emphasised that the best way to create good change in the future is to teach children to be selfless.

  • Deputy Finance Minister John Kumah passes on

    Deputy Finance Minister John Kumah passes on

    The Deputy Minister for Finance, Dr. John Kumah, has passed away aged 45 years.

    The Ejisu MP died in the early hours of Thursday, March 7, after a short illness.

    He leaves behind a legacy as a devoted family man, being survived by his wife, Apostle Mrs. Lilian Kumah, and six children.

    Notably, Dr Kumah served as the inaugural Chief Executive Officer for the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), where he played a crucial role in positioning NEIP as a key player in Ghana’s entrepreneurship ecosystem.

    Under his leadership, NEIP trained 7,000 startups in 2018 through the Presidential Business Support Programme and provided financial support to 1,350 beneficiaries.
    Before his government role, Dr Kumah was a founding member and Managing Partner of Aduaprokye Chambers, a law firm, and also established Majak Associates Ltd, a building and construction company.

    In addition to his professional achievements, Dr. Kumah was recognized for his educational accomplishments, including a Doctorate in Business Innovation from the Swiss Business School in Switzerland and a Masters in Applied Business Research.

    He also held an Executive Masters’ degree in Business Administration (Finance) from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA).

    Dr. Kumah’s academic journey began at the University of Ghana, where he earned Bachelor’s degrees in Economics with Philosophy and Law, followed by admission to the Ghana Bar in 2013.

    Described as an entrepreneur, lawyer, politician, and preacher, Dr. Kumah viewed his various roles as a calling to serve humanity.

    Source | Myjoyonline

  • I stayed out of the 2020 elections, I will do the same this year – Akwaboah

    I stayed out of the 2020 elections, I will do the same this year – Akwaboah

    Multiple award winning highlife musician Akwaboah has revealed that he abstained from the 2020 general elections, which resulted in President Akufo-Addo being re-elected for a second term.

    In an interview with Accra FM, the artist claimed that political candidates who are elected to office “eventually come into power and misuse government money” because they fail to keep their campaign promises.

    He has decided not to cast a ballot in the general elections this year because of this.

    In response to Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the NPP flagbearer, who made promises during his lecture on Wednesday regarding tax breaks for the creative arts sector and the launch of new streaming platforms, Akwaboah emphasised that these are just political campaign ploys.

    “We have heard these assurances countless times. It is not only him. He stated on Thursday’s midmorning show on Accra FM, “Anybody who wants political power says the same or something similar, thinking that is what would get them needed attention from the creative arts sector.”

    He bemoaned the fact that certain slick claims frequently work to persuade the electorate’s less knowledgeable members.

    Because “typical Ghanaians are too shy and cower from asking questions” about the ideas and utterances of leaders who are either aspiring or substantive, the situation is made worse.

    He claims that instead of evaluating the validity of promises made by aspirant leaders, Ghanaians are more impressed by charisma and “English proficiency.”

    According to him, this compels people to vote based on “kinship, ethnic, and tribal lines.”

    He elaborated, saying, “I will not say I believe [Dr. Bawumia] or not; we are just hoping that he will keep his promises.”

    When asked if he would join other voters to the polls on December 7. The singer definitively replied, “no,” and disclosed that he did not vote in the general elections of 2020.

    In an attempt to become the next president, the leaders of the two major political parties have started their separate campaigns across the nation.