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  The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has strongly condemned alleged threats of death and acts of violence purportedly made by some executives of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) against leading members of the ruling party. According to a statement signed by the NPP General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, the party expressed grave concern over threats allegedly issued against the Minority Leader, Hon. Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the National Organiser, Henry Nana Boakye, and Hon. Frank Annor Dompreh by the NDC’s 1st National Vice Chairman, Chief Sofo Azorka, and the NDC’s Abuakwa North Constituency Communications Officer, Alhaji Abdul Wahab Amadu. The statement also cited what it described as an unprovoked physical attack on the NPP’s 3rd National Vice Chairman, Alhaji Osman Masawudu, allegedly carried out by Chief Sofo Azorka and his associates during the Akwatia by-election. > “Such violent conduct, by no less a person than a National Officer of the opposition party ...

  The Member of Parliament for Amenfi Central, Hon. Joana Gyan Cudjoe, has reaffirmed her commitment to promoting responsible mining and agriculture as twin pillars of economic growth for her constituency and Ghana at large. Speaking in an interview on Power FM/TV XYZ today, the legislator clarified that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is not against mining, but firmly against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, which devastates water bodies and the environment. She explained that small-scale mining should not be confused with illegal mining, stressing that “someone might have all the required documents to mine but still fail to do the right thing.” Hon. Gyan noted that since assuming office as MP, she has spearheaded the removal of illegal miners operating along the roadsides of her constituency. She added that she has also engaged the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources to introduce a new initiative dubbed “Green Gold”—a collaborative effort aimed at ensuring ...

  Businesswoman and politician, Hon. Joana Gyan Cudjoe, has expressed her commitment to supporting Ghana’s economy by processing gold into finished jewelry both for local use and for export. Speaking in an interview on CTV today, the Amenfi Central MP emphasized that value addition in the gold sector would not only increase Ghana’s earnings from its natural resources but also create sustainable jobs for the youth. She revealed plans to train young people in jewelry-making and gold processing, thereby equipping them with employable skills. Touching on the issue of illegal mining, the former parliamentary candidate strongly condemned the practice, stressing that it destroys water bodies and the environment. She urged small-scale miners to register with government and operate within the legal framework to ensure responsible and sustainable mining. According to her, when the mining industry is properly regulated and linked to value addition initiatives, Ghana can significantly reduce u...