Kwahu South DCE calls for ceasefire

Mr. Joseph Omari, District Chief Executive (DCE) for Kwahu South Assembly in the Eastern Region has urged the rank and file of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the region to create space for peace and unity and work together as a team to win the impending 2016 elections.

He said the NDC risks losing the 2016 elections, if steps are not taken to address the recent acrimony within the party in the region.

Consequently, he has called on all party faithful to desist from championing any perceived individual interest which could negatively affect the collective interest of the party before, during and after the 2016 general elections.

Hon. Omari’s clarion call come on the heels of a misunderstanding that ensued between some party sympathizers and some cross-section of Municipal and District Chief Executives (MDCEs) during a meeting at the residency of the Eastern Regional Minister last Thursday.

The meeting which was attended by the Eastern Regional Minister, Hon. Antwi Bosiako-Sekyere, Deputy Regional Minister Hon. Mavis Ama Frimpong and some Regional Executives of the NDC party was aimed at addressing complaints lodged against some (MDCEs) in the Eastern Region by constituency executives of the ruling party.

Brytfmonline.com gathered that, the DCE for Atiwa Assembly Hon. Emmanuel Atta Twum was choked with words and later fell unconscious when he attempted to answer series of allegation levelled against him by some NDC party members from his area.

Hon. Twum who was later rushed to the Koforidua Government Hospital, treated and discharged nearly met his untimely death when he took turn to answer the allegations levelled at him during the meeting.

Expressing his frustration following the collapsed of his colleague DCE, it was alleged that, Hon. Joseph Omari threatened to ‘gun’ down those around who might have caused the DCE to collapse, but the DCE has since denied ever saying such a thing as reported in some section of the media.

But Hon. Omari instead called on them during the meeting to exercise restraints with MDCEs and find lasting solutions to any form of problems making waves among them.

Some regional, constituency and few supporters of the party who were at the meeting did not take kindly of an appeal made by the Kwahu South DCE calling on members to be easy-going on MDCEs in the region.

This harmless call from the Kwahu South DCE nearly marred the meeting as angry party executives verbally attacked him but the Kwahu South DCE still insist that patience, peace and unity is the key to the party’s stay in power come 2016.

Meanwhile, according to the Regional Chairman of the party, Mr. Tawiah Boateng, Mr. Omari together with the Regional Minister and his Deputy as well as the Regional Executives of the Party who were present at the meeting left to check on the Atiwa DCE who has early on taken to the Regional Hospital. He said the Kwahu South DCE never engaged in any scuffle with anybody making the party members from Atiwa lynching him to death as reported in some cross-section of the media.

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UHAS Suicide Lecturer Buried

The Late Winfred Korku Ametefe

Family members, friends, students and fellow lecturers of Winfred Korku Ametefe are still at a lost as to why their beloved took his own life.

Winfred Korku Ametefe, a lecturer of the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS), is alleged to have committed suicide about a week ago at his residence at VORADEP Village in Ho.

Several attempts by the press to solicit some answers from close relations have proved futile, as all of them have declined to comment on the matter.

That notwithstanding, sources close to the family have confirmed that the mortal remains of Winfred were interred last Saturday at the Ho public cemetery.

A source said according to custom, a person who commits suicide is not given a befitting burial and his body is not laid in state. To this end, the body of Winfred was kept in the morgue of the Volta Regional Hospital, while a brief and solemn burial service was held in his honour at the Elorm Parish of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Ho Bankoe.

The body was then transported straight from the morgue to the cemetery. This was followed by a brief reception at the premises of UHAS, where Winfred was a lecturer before his unfortunate death on 19th July, 2015.

Winfred Ametefe allegedly committed suicide in his official residence that fateful day. But this was discovered two days later, after he went missing.

His neighbours who discovered his dead body alerted the police, who conveyed the body to the regional hospital morgue. The police say they are still investigating the case but have released the body for burial after exhausting their findings on the body.



The Late Winfred Korku Ametefe

The 41-year-old lecturer, who taught Quantitative Literacy in the School of Public Health at the Hohoe campus of UHAS, is said to have left behind a wife and a son who are all resident in the United Kingdom. He is also reported to have served in the British Army for about a decade before returning home to join the infant university.

Photos: Hiplife artiste weds Kwesi Pratt's daughter

Former member of Ghanaian music group Echo known for their hit single Gologo, Kwame Owusu Danso has tied the knot to Maame Ama Pratt, daughter of outspoken managing editor of the Insight Newspaper in a colourful ceremony in Accra, Ghana.

The strictly by invitation ceremony saw a selected list of showbiz personalities and political figures.

Gunman in Mahama’s church jailed 10 years

The gunman who said he had wanted to assassinate President John Mahama has been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment.

The suspect, Charles Antwi was arrested last Sunday for wielding a loaded and cocked pistol at the Ringway Gospel Centre branch of the Assemblies of God Church in Accra where President Mahama worships.

Charles Antwi has been charged with unlawful possession of firearm.

He pleaded guilty to the charge proferred against him in court on Tuesday.

Afia Schwarzenegger explains why she was arrested

Afia Schwarzenegger has spoken after reports that she was busted last Sunday at Omotuo joint at Agbobga Junction in Accra.

According to Afia she was approached by one family to take a picture with them when she went to buy food from one restaurant in Accra.

But unfortunately the pictures she was taking with fans present at the restaurant turned into something different.

She has pleaded with her fans not to request to take pictures with her especially at places which threatens her security.

"I went to a restaurant to buy food….I was approached by this beautiful family to for a pic…After which a few other people asked me for a foto. …what happened next is a script I will give to lydia forson.

This is not to disrespect anybody but to inform u my loyal fans not to ask me for pictures at certain places…sometimes my security matters as well. Love you all and Good morning"

See her explanation below:

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Customer runs car into Ecobank Sunyani Branch [Photos]

female customer of the Sunyani branch of Ecobank Ghana limited caused extensive damage to the bank’s property after she accidentally run her car into the banking hall, smashing all the glass doors at the entrance. Eyewitnesses say the woman who was driving a red Toyota Camry with registration number BA 451-15, might have mistakenly ...
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