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Ghanaians Must Give Mahama Time to ‘Press the Right Buttons’ for Development

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Rev. Isaac Owusu-Bempah, the leader of the Glorious Word Power Ministries, has urged Ghanaians to exercise patience with President-elect John Dramani Mahama as he assumes office on January 7, 2025 as reported by Ghana Web on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Speaking during a December 31 Watchnight Service, the reverend called on citizens to refrain from placing undue pressure on the new leader as he begins his tenure.

Rev. Owusu-Bempah emphasized that rebuilding a nation takes time and requires patience from its citizens. “Resetting things requires patience. Let us allow him to press the right buttons to reset the nation,” he advised.

He also highlighted Mahama’s qualities, including his humility and dedication to Ghana’s progress, as reasons for optimism.

Ghanaians are preparing for the inauguration of John Dramani Mahama, who is set to begin his second term as President.

His vision for the country, outlined in his New Year message, focuses on economic transformation, job creation, and fostering innovation.

Mahama also pledged to promote youth empowerment and implement measures to tackle corruption and overspending.

The incoming administration is committed to engaging businesses, simplifying bureaucratic processes, and creating opportunities for all.

Mahama has reassured citizens that his government will prioritize equity and shared prosperity, stating, “We are committed to removing barriers and providing the necessary resources.”

See What the World Googled in 2024

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From international sporting milestones to major celebrity news, 2024 was a year defined by global moments that captivated the world’s curiosity.

Google has unveiled its annual Year in Search report, revealing the top 10 trending searches that dominated the platform from January to November 2024.

The list highlights searches that saw the most significant surge in interest compared to 2023, offering a fascinating snapshot of global priorities and concerns.

Top 10 Trending Google Searches in 2024

Here’s a look at the most searched topics and when they peaked:

1. Copa América – June 30 – July 6
2. UEFA European Championship – June 23 – June 29
3. ICC Men’s T20 World Cup – May 26 – June 1
4. India vs England – February 18 – February 24
5. Liam Payne – October 13 – 19
6. Donald Trump – November 3 – November 9
7. India vs Bangladesh – September 15 – September 21
8. iPhone 16 – September 8 – September 14
9. Olympics – August 4 – August 10
10. Catherine, Princess of Wales – March 17 – March 23
Sporting Glory Steals the Spotlight

Sports dominated the top trends, reflecting global enthusiasm for major tournaments. Football reigned supreme with the Copa América and UEFA European Championship drawing attention in June and July. The Paris Olympics, held in late July, rounded out a summer of thrilling athletic competition.

Cricket also made a strong showing, with the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in June and India’s victorious Test series against England in February capturing immense interest. The T20 World Cup was particularly noteworthy, as it marked the first time the United States co-hosted an ICC tournament alongside the West Indies.

Celebrity News and Tech Trends

Tragedy struck the music world with the death of former One Direction member Liam Payne in October, which spurred an outpouring of grief and memories online. Earlier in the year, the Princess of Wales, Catherine, revealed her battle with cancer in March, drawing widespread sympathy and support.

Tech enthusiasts kept tabs on the launch of Apple’s latest device, the iPhone 16, in September, securing it a place among the year’s most searched topics.

Politics in the Spotlight

Donald Trump, always a lightning rod for public interest, made headlines throughout the year. His re-election victory in November drove search spikes, as did the assassination attempt during a July campaign rally in Pennsylvania, a dramatic moment that shook the U.S. political landscape.
Reflections on a Tumultuous Year

The Year in Search 2024 rankings offer a poignant reminder of the stories that united, inspired, and intrigued people across the globe. From unforgettable sporting moments to personal tragedies and political intrigue, these searches reflect a year that was anything but ordinary.

What will 2025 bring? Only time, and perhaps a quick Google search, will tell.

 

Source: visualcapitalist.com

Watch the rib-cracking moment Akrobeto presented the news with Nana Aba Anamoah

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Akwasi Boadi popularly known as 'Akrobeto' with Nana Aba Anamoh on set play videoAkwasi Boadi popularly known as ‘Akrobeto’ with Nana Aba Anamoh on set

At UTV’s ‘Day with the Stars’ event, popular Ghanaian actor and TV host Akrobeto, alongside renowned broadcaster Nana Aba Anamoah, presented the news for the day.

Their unique pairing sparked immense excitement, drawing attention to their contrasting news presentation style.

Akrobeto is known for his comic role as the ‘Real News’ presenter and his humorous struggles with English, often entertaining viewers with mispronunciations and misspellings.

In contrast, Nana Aba Anamoah, known for her mastery of the English language, was paired with Akrobeto to create a lively news segment.

From start to finish, the two provided a captivating show, full of rib-cracking moments.

The audience was treated to numerous instances where Nana Aba couldn’t help but “freak out” over Akrobeto’s unique approach to the English language, constantly correcting him with a mix of laughter and disbelief.

Their playful, yet incompatible, delivery exuded more comedy than serious news presentation.

Although Akrobeto got some spellings right, his errors far outweighed the few times he ‘nailed it’. The few times he got it right earned him applause and hugs from Nana Aba.

The chemistry between the two was evident as their light-hearted banter stole the show, transforming what would have been a regular news presentation into a ‘comedy show’.

At a point, the roles reversed when Nana Aba struggled with Twi pronunciations, giving Akrobeto the chance to correct her in return.

The ‘Day with the Stars’ event, an annual tradition at UTV, brought together a host of Ghanaian celebrities, who played the role of broadcasters at the media house live on TV.

Held on January 1, 2025, the event was filled with excitement, as the likes of Salinko, LilWin, Piesie Esther, OB Amponsah, Diana Asamoah, Lady Prempeh, Brother Sammy, and many more took on various roles, delivering entertainment and excitement.

In addition to the news presentations, the day also witnessed live performances from some musicians and comedians.

Let’s watch the full video of Akrobeto and Nana Aba Anamoah presenting the news below:

Also, watch the 31st Night prophecies from various Ghanaian prophets at their churches below:

EB

How the fourth assassination attempt on Kwame Nkrumah claimed the life of his security guard

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Dr. Kwame Nkrumah was Ghana's first President Dr. Kwame Nkrumah was Ghana’s first President

On January 2, 1964, a shocking assassination attempt was made on the life of Ghana’s first president, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, by his own security guard, Police Constable Seth Ametewee, at the Flagstaff House. This was the fourth attempt on Nkrumah’s life.

While the attack failed to kill Nkrumah, the president’s loyal security officer, Chief Superintendent Salifu Dagarti, tragically lost his life as he shielded the president from the gunfire.

This story was originally published on GhanaWeb on November 12, 2023. Read it below:

Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana’s first president, is often remembered as a leader who survived numerous assassination attempts during his time in office.

According to Nkrumah’s autobiography ‘Dark Days in Ghana’, there were at least six known attempts on his life.

“Members of the Police and the Special Branch have been involved in each of the six attacks made on my life, and have frequently ignored, and sometimes aided, the activities of people they knew were plotting to overthrow the government,” part of Nkrumah’s book is quoted.

The article narrated that one of Nkrumah’s attacks was by his own security guard, Police Constable Seth Ametewee, at the then seat of government, the Flagstaff House, on Thursday, January 2, 1964.

“The time was about 1:15 pm and the setting was the courtyard of the seat of the Government of Ghana, the Flagstaff House. In the company of two security guards and his aide de camp (ADC), Salifu Dagarti, President Nkrumah was about moving from the Flagstaff House to the Christiansborg (Osu) Castle for lunch.

“Police Constable Ametewee, who was on guard duty at the Flagstaff House shot at President Nkrumah four (4) times when the President was moving towards his car. Four gunshots at the President by no other person but a Police Officer assigned to guard the presidential office? This gory act resonates with the Shakespearean assertion that goes,” part of the article reads.

Amid the chaos, Nkrumah’s driver was nowhere to be found and the two guides, including his Aide-De-Camp (ADC), who were with him took cover behind his vehicle.

He fired at Nkrumah once again, when the late former president stood up to understand what was happening, but Superintendent Salifu, the ADC, intervened and took the bullet for the president in his head which killed him instantly.

“Constable Ametewee, who was appointed a presidential guard some few days ago, fired again but his gun failed and the president started crying for help but the armed police officers and senior government officials at the scene made no move. One official was reported to have remarked, ‘They’ve bungled it again’.”

Nkrumah then started running for cover which led to him finding the Flagstaff House kitchen where the famous fight took place.

“Ametewee had bitten the President’s cheek and the President also kicked Ametewee in the groin and Ametewee became unconscious momentarily,” parts of the article reads.

It added, “It was only at this stage that other police officers intervened, knocking out Ametewee and he laid on the floor of the kitchen of the Flagstaff House. He was then placed under arrest.”

Constable Ametewee was sentenced to death by the Criminal Session of the High Court in Accra, for the murder of Supt Salifu and the attempt to kill the president.

However, the Supreme Court overturned the death sentence of Ametewee after it ruled that his intention was not to kill Salifu; saying, “If a person does an act with the intent to kill…and his act happens to take effect, whether completely or incompletely, against a different person, he shall be liable to be tried and punished as if his intent has been directed against that different person…”

One of the big six, JB Danquah, died in prison after he was detained for allegedly bribing Ametewee to kill Dr Kwame Nkrumah.

MAG/EB