The 19th Triennial Conference of the Commonwealth Magistrates and Judges Association (CMJA) was launched in Accra on Monday, September 5, by Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.
Competent Vice President of Ghana
In its five-decade history, the CMJA Conference, which brings together Chief Justices, Judges, Magistrates, and judicial officers from Commonwealth Nations, has aided in promoting judicial independence and enhancing legal administration in member nations, the Vice President added.
He urged the CMJA to embrace the power of digital technologies and innovations to increase access to justice and improve judicial systems in the modern world, where they are facilitating life and making things easier.
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia
After kicking off the event, Dr. said on Facebook, “I also shared with them, the tale of how Ghana has already started digitizing its judicial process, and reinforced our Government’s commitment to it, to enable easy and convenient access to justice in our nation.”
Francis Kofi Okesu, the Dean of MMDCEs in the Oti Region and the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Krachi East, was discovered dead in a hotel in Kumasi, Ghana.
It is unknown what brought the MCE to the administrative center of the Ashanti Region, but his lifeless body was discovered there. Health care specialists carefully examined the body and discovered no signs of assault, although they did discover spermatozoa on his thigh.
The spermatozoa droplets, in the opinion of the authorities, point to a potential sexual act prior to his demise.
Sylvester Attah, the deceased’s driver, and he had booked into the hotel late on Friday, September 2.
However, the driver departed to check into a new hotel. Attempts to contact Mr. Kofi Okesu were unsuccessful because he hasn’t been seen since checking into the hotel. The police have launched their investigations.
Ghana International, Asamoah Gyan is not ruling out the possibility of representing the nation at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The 36-year-old has targeted a return to the national team for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar despite not being fully fit at the moment The former Sunderland striker has not retired from International football despite not playing for the Black Stars since the 2019 AFCON tournament in Egypt.
Asamoah Gyan
Gyan, who is Ghana’s all-time goal scorer with 51 goals, last played active football in the 2020/2021 season for Ghana Premier League side, Legon Cities where he made just five appearances.. Gyan, however says he hasn’t had any communication with the Ghana Football Association or Otto Addo about his plans.
“Honestly, I haven’t spoken to anybody yet, it’s part of the plan. I just want to see how my body reacts first,” Gyan told BBC’s John Bennett “My manager and I have been talking behind the scenes, so we just have to make sure we know what we are doing. ‘Everything is in progress, everything looks positive, so we will see what happens, there might be a surprise.” Ghana have been paired in Group H of the World Cup with Portugal, South Korea and Uruguay.
Asamoah Gyan eyes a spot in the Black Stars
Asamoah Gyan’s return to the Black Stars looming Ghana international Asamoah Gyan has stated that he will not rule out representing his country in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Despite not being fully fit at the moment, the 36-year-old hopes to return to the national team for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Despite not appearing for the Black Stars since the 2019 AFCON tournament in Egypt, the former Sunderland striker has not retired from international football.
Gyan, Ghana’s all-time leading scorer with 51 goals, last played for Legon Cities in the Ghana Premier League in the 2020/2021 season, making only five appearances. Gyan, however says he hasn’t had any discussions with the Ghana Football Association or Otto Addo about his plans. “Honestly, I haven’t spoken to anybody yet, it’s part of the plan. I just want to see how my body reacts first,” Gyan told BBC’s John Bennett “My manager and I have been talking behind the scenes, so we just have to make sure we know what we are doing.
‘Everything is in progress, everything looks positive, so we will see what happens, there might be a surprise.” Christian Atsu, a former Black Stars winger who played for Ghana during his time in the national team, has also backed his former teammate to be invited to the team ahead of the World Cup in Qatar. “Honour Asamoah Gyan with his last wish,” Christian Atsu said on Twitter.
Ghana have been drawn in Group H of the World Cup with Portugal, South Korea and Uruguay.
The Ghana Tourism Authority under the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Birthright AFRICA Incorporated today. The organization inspires youth and young adults of African descent between the ages of 13-30 to explore their cultural roots through travel.
They also encourage learning ones history in the United States, before they take the journey abroad. Since 2015, Birthright AFRICA has been focused on creating the next generation to become leaders who are proud of their African heritage. They aim to teach young people to stay connected to their African roots while understanding that they have the power to pursue their aspirations and become more innovative while learning about Africa.
Akwasi Agyeman, CEO of the Ghana Tourism Authority said he was very excited about the signing of this MOU. “Since the Year of Return, we’ve seen a lot of our own come back to the continent. Ghana has become a mainstay for that reconnection home.” he said. “So having this partnership with Walla and the team at Birthright AFRICA project, I think is very symbolic. Because the ethos of what you are doing sits with what the whole Beyond the Return conversation is.” He continued saying that the Year of Return was for the diaspora to come and visit, see the continent and see Ghana and now with Beyond the Return it’s more about reconnection, investment, diaspora pathways and doing things together.
“Tourism is about travel and travel precedes trade and trade increases the commerce of a people,” said Jidenna, who is on Birthright AFRICA’s Executive Board. “What we’re really doing here is creating, and fostering power. That’s what this is all about. It’s not merely heritage, it’s not merely connections, it’s not merely ‘chillin’ on Labadi Beach’ and hanging out in the sand. It’s power. What is power but the flow of energy between two points? If that is power, then that is what Birthright Africa is doing right now.
Jidenna
The Ghana Tourism Authority under the Ministry of Tourism , Arts and Culture is signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Birthright Africa Incorporated who has been having Collaborations since 2019 inspiring the youth and young adults of African descent ages 13 to 30 to explore their cultural route and legacy of innovation within the United States of America and select nations in Africa as a Birthright.
Ransford Gyampo, a professor at the University of Ghana’s Political Science Department, has expressed concern about President Akufo-decision Addo’s not to reshuffle his appointees.
Gyampo said on Asaase’s Big Bulletin on Monday (8 August), “If you have the men, some are tired, some have been incompetent, and some are packing away.” Why don’t you reshuffle them and bring in new members? Fresh ideas, new perspectives, new energy, and so on. However, the president has the final say.”
H.E Akufo-Addo
“If the president believes they have performed admirably, well… after his tenure, we will be the best judges, we will assess him and determine whether he has performed admirably with his ministers or not,” he said.
Gyampo continued, “And so, if the president believes they are doing well and we believe they are not doing well, I believe the president’s position must be taken because he appointed them.” But, at the end of the day, we will conduct a thorough assessment of his government to determine whether or not his ministers assisted him.”
