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Bunkpurugu MP condemns protest by constituency youth over his ministerial ‘snub’

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Member of Parliament of the Bunkpurugu Constituency,  Dr. Abed Bandim Member of Parliament of the Bunkpurugu Constituency, Dr. Abed Bandim

The Member of Parliament of the Bunkpurugu Constituency in the North East Region, Dr. Abed Bandim, has responded to concerns raised by some youth in his constituency over the recent ministerial appointments by President John Dramani Mahama.

The youth of the constituency had gone on a protest to express disappointment over the exclusion of their MP in the latest deputy ministerial appointments by President John Dramani Mahama.

They argued that despite the constituency’s backing of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), the party has disregarded them in terms of development and support for their leaders.

However, in a statement on his Facebook page on February 10, 2024, Dr. Bandim denounced the demonstrations and called for calm among the youth.

“I strongly disagree with the makers of the recent video and the demonstrations by the youth of Bunkpurugu/Nakpanduri district. While I respect the right to express concerns, I urge everyone to do so peacefully and responsibly,” he stated.

He also acknowledged that the president is aware of the problems the constituency faces and that measures are being put in place to ensure that the necessary infrastructural projects are completed.

“I want to assure the people of Bunkpurugu that President John Dramani Mahama is fully aware of our constituency’s needs and has a clear plan to address them. He will not disappoint the good people of Bunkpurugu.

“My priority as your Member of Parliament is to ensure that key infrastructure projects, such as the Nalerigu-Bunkpurugu road and the Sayoogu-Bunkpurugu road, are completed. Additionally, the Bunkpurugu District Hospital remains a crucial project that I am committed to seeing through. These are the issues that matter most to our people, and they will remain my focus,” he added.

Dr. Bandim further assured the constituents of the president’s plans for the country and expressed his confidence that his ‘appointment’ would come at the right time.

“The president has a well-structured plan for the next four years, and we must allow him the time and space to implement it. Nothing should distract or pressure him from delivering on the NDC’s manifesto promises to the people.

“I have full confidence that His Excellency President Mahama will not disappoint in this regard. I urge everyone to remain patient, constructive, and supportive of the government’s development agenda. Together, we can achieve the progress we seek for Bunkpurugu,” he said.

He added that “As a Christian who operates by faith, I believe that my latter glory is going to be greater than my former… Relatives and close friends who know me can attest that I am not in haste but wait for God’s own appointment time,” the statement concluded.

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GRA boss urged to increase revenue without over-reliance on the IMF

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Anthony Kwasi Sarpong is GRA's Commisioner-General Anthony Kwasi Sarpong is GRA’s Commisioner-General

A senior partner at AB and David Africa, David Ofosu-Dorte, has advised the Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Anthony Sarpong, to critically look at other ways to increase revenue, instead of heavily relying on the International Monetary Fund.

According to him, the country’s dependence on the fund results in the fund setting rules and conditionalities for the country.

He admonished him to prioritise sustainable tax policies, while vouching for his competence and ability to lead the Authority.

“He [Anthony Sarpong] is competent, but I think his two challenges are to broaden the tax base so more people can pay and find new sources and ensure that we can increase revenue. What I want him to avoid is increasing revenue based on the target set by the IMF,” he said.

Ofosu-Dorte also bemoaned Ghana’s reliance on the IMF and added that Ghana must strive to reduce expenditure.

“I do not understand how we plan our whole life around what the IMF sets. As a nation, we should know the target and those targets should also include reducing the government’s expenditure. It is not just about raising it only,” he stated.

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‘It felt like pressure’ – Antoine Semenyo reflects on World Cup debut

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Antoine Semenyo is a forward for Bournemouth Antoine Semenyo is a forward for Bournemouth

Bournemouth forward, Antoine Semenyo, has taken a walk down memory lane, reminiscing about his World Cup debut. The young striker made his first-ever World Cup appearance in Qatar in 2022 and has now shared his experience of representing the Black Stars on football’s biggest stage.

In a candid reflection, Semenyo opened up about his time at the 2022 World Cup, where he was limited to brief appearances in two of Ghana’s group-stage matches.

Speaking exclusively to Premier League TV, he recalled the immense pressure surrounding the tournament.

“Pressure. It felt like pressure, to be honest. There’s a lot of pressure from the fans because we’ve got a good team, and we’ve got to do well. I agree with them — we have a very good team — so, there was a lot of expectation behind it. I think we needed to beat Uruguay to go through. Obviously, we lost. It was just frustrating,” he told the channel.

The forward also acknowledged the disappointment felt by Ghanaian fans following the team’s elimination, emphasising their deep passion for the game.

“You look into the stands, and all the fans were frustrated, angry, cussing at everyone — and that’s just the country in a nutshell. They just love football. Their entire week is determined by how well we do,” he added.

Since earning his first cap for Ghana, the 25-year-old has gone on to feature in major international tournaments, including the 2022 World Cup and the 2023 AFCON. He has made 25 appearances for the national team, scoring twice.

Meanwhile, the Black Stars are preparing for their next challenge in March 2025. They will face Chad and Madagascar in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, a crucial step toward securing a spot in the prestigious tournament.

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Promote your own songs, don’t depend on anybody – Bullgod on Fameye-Ama Nova feud

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Entertainment pundit, Bullgod

Entertainment pundit and artiste manager, Bullgod, has advised musicians to focus on developing their own promotional strategies instead of relying on collaborations with other artistes.

His comments come in the wake of a public dispute between budding musician Ama Nova and Fameye.

Ama Nova recently revealed in an interview that she had paid Fameye to feature in her music video and promote their collaborative song, ‘Odo Different.’

She said Fameye allegedly failed to fulfil his part of the agreement, leaving her frustrated.

But speaking on this development, Bullgod has emphasised the importance of self-reliance in the music industry.

In a discussion on Hitz FM, he has urged artistes not to depend on anyone for their success.

“Once you go and do your song, find your promotional strategy. Don’t depend on anybody. Once you do that, you’re crippled. There will be no ideal time for the next artiste to help you promote yours,” he stated.

He also encouraged Ama Nova and her team to take more proactive steps, rather than waiting for Fameye.

“Whether Fameye was dropping his project ‘Very Soon’ late last year or in the next two years, they should have been able to drop their content side by side and not depend on him to push their stuff. It’s even good for them when Fameye drops and they drop. There’ll be a lot of traction around him online. They don’t necessarily have to wait for him,” he added.

Bullgod also emphasised that Fameye and his team should honour their commitment to Ama Nova.

“If they’ve agreed to shoot a video, Fameye and his team must do the needful. They have to make themselves available to shoot the video so that they can wash their hands off the contract,” he stated.

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Parliamentary business is suffering because of Minority’s conduct – MP

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Bodi MP, Samson Ahi, has criticized the current minority in Parliament for opting for disorder instead of coordinated boycotts when expressing opposition.

He argued that this approach has disrupted parliamentary activities and made governance more challenging.

“The normal parliamentary practice is that if a group does not support a certain course of action, they will register their displeasure by walking out.