Scores OF officers who were engaged by the Electoral Commission (EC) to work at the various polling stations during the December 7 elections are complaining about illegal deduction of monies due them. According to them, the EC had unjustifiably deducted GH¢20 from the amount that each person was supposed to have collected. Some of the … Read more
The Ghana Association of teachers (GNAT), Kumasi metro has organized a free health screening exercise for it’s members to ensure they go about their daily activities in good health. The exercise, GNAT mobile clinic was initiated in 2015 by the association and it is done annually to help all members in the Kumasi metropolis know … Read more
Let me congratulate you on your election as President and wish you very well in your tenure of office. I have one concern, and I believe many people, especially those from your party’s stronghold regions, share this concern. If winning elections is about numbers, then I believe you should consider appointment from constituencies that delivered … Read more
Confusion erupted at the Ghanamy B polling station in the Aketego electoral area in the Oforikrom Constituency when a young man claiming to be the Returning Officer attempted to reposition the polling booths from the agreed position by the party agents. Some young men attempted to beat him up, after he failed to produce evidence … Read more
He urged Ghanaians to respect and tolerate the political stance and affiliation of each other, adding that there is no need for us to create violence when choosing political leaders. Mr Osei Kofi who is also Ghana’s Deputy Chief of staff made the appeal while addressing party supporters and sympathizers at a rally at Ayigya … Read more
There appears to be a carefully tailored strategy by the NPP in Oforikrom to reduce the number of votes in our strongholds, but we won’t take any intimidation from them (NPP), Deputy chief of staff, Jonny Osei Kofi has said. Addressing electorates at Oforikrom East, one of the electoral area where he vies as the … Read more
The United States (US) Embassy in Accra has warned US citizens domiciled in Ghana to be cautious of their movements around the country as the December 7 presidential and parliamentary elections draw nearer. A statement issued by the embassy on Friday November 25 titled: ‘Security Message for U. S. Citizens: Safety Considerations and the Upcoming … Read more
Campaign posters and billboards of President John Mahama and his Deputy Chief of Staff, Johnny Osei Kofi, at the Oforikrom constituency in Kumasi have been destroyed by some unknown persons. According to Mr Osei Kofi who is contesting the constituency parliamentary seat on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress, posters and billboards of himself … Read more
Campaign posters and billboards of President John Mahama and his Deputy Chief of Staff, Johnny Osei Kofi, at the Oforikrom constituency in Kumasi have been destroyed by some unknown persons. According to Mr Osei Kofi who is contesting the constituency parliamentary seat on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress, posters and billboards of himself … Read more
By Jonny Osei Kofi A Deputy Chief of staff and Parliamentary candidate for Oforikrom, Jonny Osei Kofi has expressed frustration at the spate at which campaign posters are being defaced in the country ahead of the December polls. On the eve of a special day he took to a social media platform to pour his … Read more
Government has denied claims making the rounds that the Customs, Excise and Preventive Service (CEPS) has increased import duties, indicating investigations into the false claims have commenced. Deputy Chief of Staff, Johnny Osei Kofi, who debunked the claim Saturday, consequently asked Ghanaians, particularly importers, to disregard such information, which he said is intended to make the government … Read more
Introducing Mr Osei Kofi to a teeming crowd of students of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Kumasi, President Mahama urged the people to vote massively for the National Democratic Congress and Mr Osei Kofi in the December 7 general elections. President Mahama praised his Deputy Chief of Staff for what he … Read more
Ghana’s Deputy Chief of Staff, Johnny Osei Kofi, has rubbished allegations that he is stockpiling guns and ammunition to cause mayhem during this year’s presidential and parliamentary elections on December 7. Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyepong, alleged on some radio stations in Kumasi two weeks ago that Mr Osei has imported guns … Read more
Ghana’s Deputy Chief of Staff, Johnny Osei Kofi, has rubbished allegations that he is stockpiling guns and ammunition to cause mayhem during this year’s presidential and parliamentary elections on December 7. Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong, alleged on some radio stations in Kumasi two weeks ago that Mr Osei have imported guns … Read more
NPP Member of Parliament for Assin North, Kennedy Agyapong is said to have made some allegations against the Deputy chief of staff, Jonny Osei Kofi, claiming he has imported guns over millions of dollars in a supposed meeting held in his home in Kumasi to create mayhem come December polls. Reacting to the allegations, Jonny … Read more
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr John Kudalor, has assured the public of the commitment of the Police Service to remain impartial in the discharge of its duties towards the successful conduct of the December 7 general election. He, therefore, appealed to the people to cooperate with the police by abiding by electoral laws … Read more
The Deputy Chief of Staff has stated that, President John Dramani Mahama’s administration has worked tirelessly for the benefit of the country. He says the government has not slacked in its development agenda in the areas of education, health and infrastructure. Jonny Osei Kofi, who is the NDC’s Parliamentary candidate for the Oforikrom constituency, was … Read more
Veep’s speech; Is NPP running from its ugly shadow in Ashanti? By Maxwell Okamafo Addo Contrary to what his accusers and opponents are alleging, the Vice President never used the word ‘rig’ during his speech in Asawase. It however not surprising to hear them go on that tangent, since as the saying goes, ‘you give … Read more
The National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) Parliamentary candidate for Oforikrom Constituency Johnny Osei Kofi has expressed concerns about continuous destruction and defacing of his campaign posters and bill boards in the Constituency in the Ashanti region. The Deputy Chief of Staff is accusing members of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) of being behind the act. … Read more
The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), has called for the political parties and their supporters, to focus on realistic diagnosis of the economic challenges facing the people and find solutions. Mr. Arthur Wilson, Deputy Ashanti Regional Director of the Commission, said the election campaign should be issue-based. He indicated that it was through this … Read more