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The Dean of Youth Organizers for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Eastern Region, Oscar Kennedy Nyarko, has strongly criticised what he describes as the growing monetisation of leadership positions within the party, warning that the development could undermine the NDC's social democratic principles. In a statement addressed to party members and supporters, Mr. Nyarko expressed concern over what he believes is an excessive increase in filing fees for internal party elections. According to him, the proposed fees risk making leadership positions accessible only to wealthy individuals rather than competent and dedicated party members. He argued that the NDC, which prides itself on its social democratic ideology, should not allow financial strength to become the determining factor for contesting party positions. He questioned why party leaders have remained silent over what he described as a worrying trend that could gradually erode the party's founding philosophy. Mr. ...

  The Founder and President of Save the Nation For Future Leaders, Mr. Kwadwo Atta Apeakorang, has commended Her Honour Emmanuella Asmah of the Accra Circuit Court for sentencing Ghanaian TikToker Camilla Alhassan to one year imprisonment with hard labour. Mr. Apeakorang described the judgment as a bold demonstration of justice, saying it reinforces the principle that no one is above the law. He noted that the court's decision would help restore discipline and responsibility in the use of social media platforms. According to him, while freedom of expression is guaranteed, it must be exercised responsibly and within the confines of the law. He stressed that social media should not be used as a platform to spread falsehoods, insults, or vulgar language against individuals. Mr. Apeakorang expressed hope that the sentence would serve as a strong deterrent to others who misuse social media to defame or verbally abuse people, urging content creators and the general public to uphold truth...