A staff of Atinka Television Roonie Bee has taken to his Facebook page to register his dismissal fears for participating in ‘FixTheCountry’ Demo in Accra on Wednesday. What Roonie Bee does not know is that Atinka Tv is a supposed bed-mate of NPP and asuch any development that tends to make the government unpopular warrants a Sack. Readers recall a number of Shows including ‘Time With CPP’ on Atinka Tv was forcefully removed with a Supposed Order from Above Notice.

The Atinka TVs Brong Ahafo Correspondence Roonie Bee says ‘I am tempted to believe that there are some elements working hard to ensure that my days at Atinka media village are very limited because of certain happenings going on lately’.

Now let me emphasize that my inclusion and association with the organisers of fix the country project was born out of respect and love I have for my brother Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah .

‘I never went to fix the country in my capacity as a journalist or a reporter for Atinka media village even though I work with them and am still at post as their B/A correspondent’.

I am a Ghanaian and the last time I checked my rights and privileges as a Ghanaian is still valid even though I work with an enviable brand like Atinka Media Village

I fathom with the conscience that brand positioning matters in business, however staff of companies and top brands sometimes have to understand that these workers are relatively Ghanaians and have rights to their personal life.

Am very shocked to the bones how my pictures and videos are flying all over but hey all is well’.

Victimizing journalist is a very common phinominon in media houses in Ghana. Thousands of journalist work in fear of Sack for being objective but for survival sake, our poorly paid journalist will always do their boot-lickers bidding.

Ghana will on Wednesday hold a memorable Photo Exhibition and Tribute Session in honor of the last African Freedom Fighter – First President of the Republic of Zambia, Kenneth Kaunda at the DuBois Memorial Centre for Pan African Culture.

Nana Frimpomaa, the Chair and Leader of CPP in an exclusive interview with GhPress noted that, Kenneth Kaunda, while in power, hosted many of the movements fighting for independence or Black Equality in other countries around the continent, standing up to white minority rule in Angola, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa and Rhodesia, now Zimbabwe. The Convention Peoples Party believes the contribution of this noble freedom fighter merits our attention and commemoration.

CPP has promised a solemn occasion in honor of Kenneth Kaunda and called on the Presidency, Diplomatic Community, The Executive, Judiciary, Legislature, Christian Council, Political Parties, Corporate Ghana and well wishes to grace the occasion at 9 am prompt.

According to organizers of the program, a book of condolence will be opened in honor of Kenneth Kaunda alongside a legendary photo exhibition and a treat of great African cultural performances, songs and poetry.

As the president Nana Addo Danquah Akuffo-Addo gears up to present update number 25 to the nation on measures taken against the spread of Covid19 at 8pm, many Ghanaians have called for the president to rather present measures taken against the Culture of Silence and the unbearable hardship especially among the youth.

Many Ghanaians seem fedup with the increasing deceit by Governments in power who consistently fail to provide jobs and opportunities for youth development and survival in the country. The recent ‘FixTheCountry” mantra is evident of increasing breakdown of state machinery in dealing with the basic needs of citizens. Sitting governments best bet is long talk and grammar and praise singing of non-reflective ahievements.

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Gh Press has gathered that Ghanaians are not interested in ‘nó 25 Measure Taken Against Covid 19. ‘ We have stayed home, gotten hungry, can’t feed our families and it’s enough Mr President’. ‘ Some of us lost our jobs during Covid and survival is near ghost limits, we can’t access loans to start business, masloc has become a preserve of party people, fuel prizes have sky rocketed, we can’t afford to pay for electricity and water, airtime cost is killing and food stuff are on record high. No state can develope in such poor management’.

Worse of all, these proponent of freedom of speech have from the begining of this year caused fear and panic with unwarranted dismissals and arrest of people who criticize the government. All attempts to hit the street on ‘FixTheCountry’ demonstrations have been met with brutal police presence reminiscent of frontal enemy combatant.

Journalist have been silenced in a Rambo Style with ‘ Order From Above’ . Just recently Caleb of Citi tv was arrested and manhandled by security personnel. A Rambo Styled arrest of another journalist Zoe of Citi tv shocked the International community.

Captain Smart, a strong critic of state was fired by Angel Tv to go home and shut up siting ‘Order From Above’. Yes, it was Nana Addo who urged ghanaians to participate in the building of the country under his administration on the 7th of January 2017 but it feels now that the president of Ghana and his aparachies now require all Ghanaians to be spectators, not citizens. Anyone who tries to be a citizen of Ghana will face charges.

As if that’s not enough, the Convention People’s Party’s live show hosted by the chair and leader on Atinka TV has been ordered to stop- another ‘order from above’ indicator. All attempts by the party to seek concrete information on the actual rational behind the abrupt order has proved futile.

Ghanaians can only wait to hear what his Excellency Nana Addo Danquah Akuffo-Addo has to say.

It was an ugly scene at Atinka Television premisses at about 7: 45pm on Saturday. Gh Press had earlier in the day gathered that Atinka Tv had unprofessionally taken off ‘Time With CPP’ show without any written notice.

Co-host of show, Lady Joyce Larbie told GhPress that she had gone to the TV station with the Producer of the show, a Technical Support Staff and a regular panel member Comrade Habib who doubles as the director of elections only to realize that the make-up room, M.C.R and Main Studio were under lock and Key.

Background

Joyce Larbie said, the office of Nana Akosua Frimpomaa, chair and leader of CPP recieved a call from the news editor in the afternoon of Saturday to confirm that ‘Time With CPP’ will air at 8pm contrary to earlier speculations and that the said Deputy Managing Director Mr Poku had consulted with said faceless ‘order from above’ only to be called again after two hours to announce that the same ‘order from above’ has insisted on taking the program off air.

‘It should go on record that ‘Time With CPP’ has been a pay-to-air show on Atinka TV since October 2020. Management of Atinka Tv recieve cheques and physical cash from Nana Frimpomaa on weekly and monthy basis as dictated by the terms and conditions on contracts signed. Infact some staff of the station confirm that Nana Frimpomaa on weekly basis expresses her generosity towards them at the end of the show.

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On reaching the Atinka Tv premisses, Joyce Larbie and her team exchanged pleasantries with the security detail stationed at his post. He accordingly welcomed them and gave them permission to carry on. At the 2rd floor Joyce realized that the Make-up room was locked. According to her she moved to the Studio and main MCR also to realize all were under lock and key. She said that was very unusual. For some five minutes nobody was seen to offer any assistance or give information on the current development. Joyce Larbie continued: ‘I overhead some voices from an adjourning office, knocked and entered. We met one lady who we later got to know was the programs manager and two other gentlemen. The programs manager in an unusual tone and demeanor told is that ‘ Time With CPP’ is off the schedule so we should move out. She at a point started laughing indicating that there’s nothing we can do to change the order. The issue got heated in the adjourning MCR as Joyce insisted on speaking to the soo called coward hiding behind ‘order from above’. One staff in the MCR told Joyce that the DMD Mr Poku left his office unannounced probable to avoid the CPP team.

At 20:16 hours, the security man at post led us to the stations accountant Mr Daniel Adjetey. After narrating our story to him, his very first comment was ‘this is not fare’. Mr Adjetey added that he had not been informed of any such instruction since he was the very person who recieved CPPs airtime pay cheques from Nana Frimpomaa. The accountant confirmed that he had in custody the last cheque issued by Nana Frimpomaa. He called the DMD Mr Poku on his call phone only to be told not to entertain us. The team left the premisses at 23 hours GMT.

Gh Press will keep you posted on further developments.

Hardcore investigations by GhPress has revealed that top management of Atinka Media Village, a subsidiary of Tobinco Group and owned by Mr Samuel Tobin has ordered CPPs popular Saturday Show dubbed ‘Time With CPP’ to be stoped and taken off air with immediate effect.

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Inside information names one Mr Nsiah Poku, the DMD of Atinka Tv as the one who carried the directive. When asked reasons why the program is taken off air, Mr Poku cited ‘Order From Above. Mr Poku however failed to name the soo called bearer of the order.

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‘Time With CPP Show’ hosted by the chair and leader of the party Nana Frimpomaa Sarpong Kumankuma has been on Atinka Tv since October last year. According to Lady Joyce Larbie, Personal Assistant of Nana Frimpomaa, series of contracts were made and renewals effected with regular payments to Atinka Tv by cheque and Cash. She said Atinka Tv sent one staff by name Madugu to Nana Frimpomaa’s office last week to sign another two months contract which was executed.

Joyce Larbie added that, the office of Nana Frimpomaa has not been given any written letter to this immediate directive by Atinka Television and they find this very unprofessional and a total beech of contract and trust. She said they will carry on their live show today at 8pm until management of Atinka TV do the proper thing.

It will be recalled that Angel TV’s Captain Smart was also suspended last two weeks citing this same ‘Order From Above. Till date Ghanaians have not been told who gave the order and captain is still home and expected to shut up.

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In another Rambo-Styled spectacle, a team of about seven heavily-armed police officers besieged the premises of Citi FM and Citi TV on Tuesday afternoon, May 11, 2021, in an attempt to arrest journalist Zoe.

The question in the mind of protectors of our fragile democracy is: who is behind the gaging of press freedom in Ghana?

GhPress will update you on further development on this hot story.

Gnani is a small farming community in Yendi. Over a century, the most popular scenery in Gnani is the ‘customized camp harbouring 170 supposed witches and 88 wizards’ brought there from all parts of the northern region.

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‘The very unpleasant scene at the Gnani Witch Camp calls for urgent rescue and I can’t comprehend how innocent human lives are wasted in this inhuman circumstances’ she said.

Nana Frimpomaa said the stories told her by these vulnerable human beings are chilling and sad. Scores of women and men have died at the Gnani Witch camp for lack of food, water and Sustainance. Others have been brutally assaulted before rescued to Gnani. Many have been forced to take Weedicide, Animal Blood, Corpse Bath Water and Faeces in a bid to confess being witches and wizards.

The Dwantoahemaa of Dormaa Traditional Area thanked the Chiefs of Gnani and Gambaga for supporting the women and promised to assist them to live normal lives.

Today marks clossing session of Ramadan Tafsir in the Islamic World and His Eminence the Chief Imam, Dr Shaikh Alhaji Osman Nuhu Sharubutu invited the Vice President, Members of the Executives, Heads of Political Parties, Judiciary, Diplomatic community and Imams to grace the occasion.

In an interview with the chair and Leader of the Convention People’s Party at Abose Okai Central Mosque, Nana Frimpomaa explained that she has always seen the need to participate in such special Muslim programs because the nation Ghana has coexisted relatively peacefully among Christians and Muslims and all our energies should be centered on consolidating this beautiful unity in purpose.

The vocal and aticulate leader related that, she finds the annual Ramadan of muslims as a period of reflection on humanity and special moment where muslims pray for the peace of Ghana. Nana added that medics prove that conscious fasting is positive to the rejuvenation the body and commended muslims for the practice.

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Nana Frimpomaa lauded the national Chief Imam for inviting her to the occasion and asked for Allah’s blessings in his life. She said the goodness in the personality of Dr Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu is the reason for his advanced age. ‘Sheikh Nuhu Sharubutu has proved to be father for all. His council and advice in critical times has helped resolved serious conflict situations in this country’.

The closing session of the 2021 Ramadan Tafsir was under the theme: ‘Promoting Quality Education, Key to Alleviating Poverty And Ignorance in Our Communities’.

Tafsir is an Arabic word تفسير which derives from the root word ‘Fassara. Fassara intends to clarify, to elucidate, to expound, to explain or to decipher. It further implies the clarification or translation of something. Tafsir signifies moments of deep knowledge sharing.

The vice president His Excellency Dr Alhaji Mahamadu Bawumia gave the key note address. He tauted the free SHS as the single most successful academic policy ever. Other speakers included the Dr. Tanko of Korlebu Teaching Hospital, Justice Omoro Amadu Tanco from the office of the Chief Justice, Hon. Henry Quartey – Greater Accra Regional Minister, His Excellency Iain Walker – the British High Commissioner to Ghana, His Excellency Meshal Hamdan Al-Rogi – Saudi Arabian Ambassador to Ghana

His Eminence Dr Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu said special prayers for the nation to climax the event

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At the end of Day-2 of the CODEO’s ongoing stakeholder review, a clear call to end gender stereotyping has been reached.

Contrary to perceptions of reduced acts of vigilantism as a result of few cases recorded during 2020, the phenomenon of vigilantism has taken on new dimensions such that women who seek to engage in politics are threatened physically and psychologically and that in part accounts for the low representation of women in politics.

The Chair and Leader of the CPP said conscious efforts should be made towards changing the negative narrative around gender stereotyping as a measure to encourage more women to participate and represent constituencies.

She is of the view that Ghana’s electoral system can be improved through concious efforts and total inclusion of stake holders.

Nana Hemaa related that both gender should be seen as partners for progress and development and no acts of violence against women in politics should be entertained. She called for security agencies to expedite action to investigate all acts of violence against women before, during and after elections.

Nana Frimpomaa has bemoaned the deliberate efforts of most media houses to crowd out the CPP and other political parties on media coverage.

The chair and leader of the Convention People’s Party Nana Frimpomaa made this known at an interview session granted her at the ongoing workshop organized by Coalition of Domestic Election Observers (CODEO) at Ada.

Nana Frimpomaa said, if truly the media prides it self as the forth estate of the realm and believes it’s activities deepen democracy, a level playing field should be given all political parties to be heard.

She added that the good people of Ghana are fed up with the chicken and egg situation where only the NDC and NPP consumes the entire airspace deliberately given out by the media. ‘The tenets of democracy ensures equal and fair play’.

The Okukudru-Hemaa said, her outfit is always ready to debate national issues and the CPP with its current and vibrant leadership is poised to make the difference this time.

The Coalition of Domestic Election Observers workshop ends today with key recomendations by stakeholders aimed at improving Ghana’s electoral system.

The chair and leader of the Convention People’s Party, Nana Frimpomaa has mede her concerns known at the workshop organized by the CODEO on the need for the electoral commission of Ghana to employ a robust and trusted software capable of Collating data from the 38000 pooling stations during elections.

The Leader added that it is just not right to allow media houses to control data on elections in Ghana as this has caused too many election violence and created credibility issues with the Electoral Commission.

Nana Frimpomaa said it is absurd that after 64 years of independence, we still have the same source of data giving very different fiqures at collation centres such that even the electoral commission had on several occasions changed their own verified and and certified data put out on thier website for public consuption. ‘We need to grow beyond election petiness in this country if we truly want to deepen our fragile democracy’ she added.

The CPP is fairly represented at the ongoing CODEO workshop by the parties leader and Chair Nana Frimpomaa, the General Secretary Nana Yaa Jantuah, the National Organizer Mr Yirimambo Moses and the Director of Elections Comrade Habib Yakubu.

Nana Akosua Frimpomaa Sarpong Kumakuma, the chair and leader of CPP has adviced all nationals to support governments efforts in containing the deadly corona virus.

She made this statement after taking her jab at the Ridge Hospital this morning in the company of her PA and Director of Media Affairs. Nana Frimpomaa related that, Ghana’s case count as shown on statistical data indicates that proper management and strict adherence of the Covid protocol will go along way to reduce the rate of spread. The CPP leader called on all who have not taken a jab to do so as this will signify your fight against the virus.

Asked if she felt any reaction after the jab, the smiling leader, said ‘ Am just fine, I feels no pain, no drowsiness, no headache’. She however adviced all who have underlying conditions to pre-inform the health official before taking the jab.

‘Corona virus should be defeated, we are not accepting it as part of us, we ought to go back to normal times and we all are obligated to fight the virus, all of us’ she added.

It’s was an amazing scene of over 60  live beautiful dolphines swimming to the shore at the Brewire beach at Nzima in the Western Region of Ghana. Hundreds of locals and fisherfolks trooped to catch a glimpse of the dolphins at about 2pm Sunday afternoon.
To the Fishermen, this was a direct blessing from god, adding that the most high has answered their prayer for bumper harvest. They forcefully dragged the dolphines on rocks and started sales negotiation with buyers.
One could see the dolphines bleed with thick blood ozing from their beaks, blow holes, eyes, dorsal fins, flippers and flukes.
This ugly scene moved Nana Frimpomaa, the chair and leader of the Convention People’s Party who at the time was in a convoy to meet the Chief of Brewire on a scheduled tour of abundoned projects and factories initiated by Dr Kwame Nkrumah in the Western Region. Nana Frimpomaa with her executives present at the time and quickly initiated a campaign to rescue the dolphines and save them from human consuption. She related that, these dolphins are recreational fishes of tourist interest and must be rescued when they go astray.Nana added that, known for their playful behavior, dolphins are highly intelligent. They are as smart as apes, and the evolution of their larger brains is surprisingly similar to humans. In fact, they are said to be the second-most intelligent mammals after humans. Dolphins can recognize themselves in a mirror, and call each other unique names.’If there is a way to keep these dolphins safe for tourism purposes, I am ready to invest in them’.She called on the chief and elders of Bewire to support her call  to ‘Save The Dolphines Now’ project. The Chief together with the District Police Commander DSP Daniel Safo who heeded to her calls for stop every body in the town who intended to trade the dolphines for human consuption.
It took Nana Frimpomaa and her team 9 hours of tough negotiation and education to get the people to comprehend the need to join the rescue efforts. Finally the chair and leader decided to pay in cash all the fisherfolks of Brewire who will return the dolphins to her. The Leader payed 3000 dollars to rescue 40 dolphines who had already been sold to marketers nearby in truckloads and tricycles.Meanwhile investigative journalist and media team to the CPP leader uncovered several dolphines already slaughtered for the market.

The said culprits had concealed the butchered dolphines under several large black sheets.

The police team cordened off the area  and seized all butchery tools and pans. Arrangements were made to burry the carcasses.

Nana Fripomaa finally got 40 dolphines rescued and returned a  temporal location in the sea at 21 hours GMT.

The Concerned Tertiary Students of Journalism have expressed gratitude to Nana Akosua Frimpomaa, the Chair and Leader of Convention People’s Party for her donation of 5000 Cedis cash to defray the cost of tuition fees for students in dare need of financial assistance following a directive by management of GIJ requesting all defaulting students to defer their courses.

Speaking to Gh Press, a member of CTSJ Madam Farida Yeboah said the singular most valuable gesture by Nana Frimpomaa who stood as a mother to us at that critical times was angelic. ‘Nana simply showed Leadership by example’ she added.

Ms Farida said students and the general public also contributed additional 1870 Cedis to support . In all a total of 9 students benefited from the funds and are eligible to write their examination.

Ms Farida appealed for 3500 cedis additional funds to support 2 students who have not been able to pay a dime and risk defering their programs by close to day today.

She appeals to all good hearted citizens , Philanthropist, corporate Ghana, Pastors and fellow Ghanaians to support these 2 students .

For your support kindly contact Ms Farida Yeboah on 0553462489.

Nana Akosua Frimpomaa, the Chair and Leader of the Convention People’s Party has joined the family of Emeritus Professor George Kwabena Effah Benneh, the former Vice- Chancellor of the University of Ghana at his final Funeral Rights at the holy spirit cathedral.

The President of the republic of Ghana, Nana Addo Danquah Akuffo- Addo and several high profile dignitaries of state , Diplomats , The Clergy, Friends and well wishers filed to pay their final respect to one of Ghana’s decorated and industrious son Prof. Benneh.

Speaking to the press, Nana Frimpomaa related that Professor Benny had served his country well and left a positive legacy for generations. The chairperson of the party asked Ghanaians to emulate the selfless spirit of Professor Benneh.

George Benneh was born on 6th March 1934 at Brekum in the Brong Ahafo Region. Until his demise on the 11th of February 2021, Emeritus Professor George Kwabena Effah Benneh was a Ghanaian academic and university administrator who served as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Legon from 1992 to 1996.

He was a professor and later an emeritus professor of Geography and Resource Development at the same university.

Prof in his youthful life was a success in academics and athletics. At age 14 he led Achimota Athetics Team to win 800 yard- race. Prof Benneh also captained the University of Ghana Athletic Team.

Prof Benneh was survived by 6 children and 17 grand children.

Final Respect to Professor Benneh

Nana Frimpomaa with Dr Duffour

The National Youth League of the Convention People’s Party has called for the rejuvenation of Workers Brigade and Young Pioneers – an initiative of Dr Kwame Nkrumah.

The Chair and Leader of CPP, Nana Frimpomaa in her welcome note at the Press Conference organized at the CPP heaquaters called for a total support for tried and tested policies and programs of Dr Kwame Nkrumah and entreated the media to push the message to government- the key stake holder and to the populace.

Nana Frimpomaa said she fully support the Party’s Youth Leagues initiative as it tends to inculcate the spirit of communal contribution among the youth towards national development.

The CPP under the able leadership of Nana Frimpomaa Sarpong Kumakuma in recent times has been very active on national development discussions.

The party is currently promoting it’s ‘MY10K’ drive to ensure that every youth in Ghana is economically independent – an Nkrumah rooted ideology.