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Today's Front Pages [22nd Feb 2016]

Here are today's newspaper headlines

 

PUT GHANA FIRST – RAWLINGS, KUFUOR URGE EC, STAKEHOLDERS

Two former Presidents have shared their thoughts on the electoral process, underscoring the need for all measures to be put in place for peaceful elections in 2016.

EC, POLITICAL PARTIES FIRGHT OVER FUTURE OF ELECTION STEERING COMMITTEE

The controversy surrounding the setting up of an Election Steering Committee by the EC appears not to be ending.

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KONADU OPENS UP: WHY I CONTESTED MILLS

Former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings has finally told the story about why she decided to contest President John Evans Atta Mills for the flagbearer position of the NDC in 2011 ahead of the 2012 polls.

5 FIGHT FOR JB’S SEAT

The Electoral Commission has set April  5, 2016  for the conduct of a by-election in the Abuakwa North Constituency of the Eastern Region to elect a new MP.

EC MAKES U-TURN ON STEERING COMMITTEE

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The Electoral Commission appears to be unyielding regarding the setting up of the National Election Steering Committee, as it has asked the public to disregard  media reports that the Commission had dropped plans to use the controversial committee for the November general elections.

$18M WORTH OF GOLD IMPOUNDED

Security officials at Kotoka International Airport (KIA) on Wednesday busted a syndicate attempting to smuggle 12 boxes of gold weighing about 480 kilograms out of the country.

GOOD NEWS FOR GHANAIAN BUSINESSES

The South African High Commission has announced plans to grant 10 years visa to Ghanaian businessmen and women for whatever business transactions they intend to carry out in that country.

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CDD OFFERS EC ADVICE

The Head of Research and Programmes at the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD), Dr Franklyn Oduro, has urged the EC to take useful lessens from the controversy surrounding the setting up of the election steering committee to broaden consultation.

PRESIDENT PROMISES FREE AND FAIR ELECTIONS

President John Dramani Mahama has said his administration would do everything under his purview to ensure that the November 7 general election is free and fair.

ADB APPOINTS DANIEL ASIEDU AS NEW MD

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Mr Daniel Asiedu has been appointed the new Managing Director of Agricultural  Development Bank Limited (ADB).

MAHAMA ANNOUNCES GHC100,000 SUPPORT FOR ACCIDENT VICTIMS

President John Mahama is in the Brong Ahafo Region capital, Sunyani, visiting survivors of last Wednesday’s deadly bus accident in which 63 passengers perished.

GOLD SMUGGLING SPIKES AS GRA SEIZES $18M WORTH OF THE COMMODITY

Concerns about gold receipts to the country have further heightened following the detection and seizure of a large amount of gold bullion meant for export without declaration and proper documentation.

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FIVE POLYTECHNICS ASSUME VARSITY STATUS THIS YEAR

Five polytechnics in the country are lacing up their boots as they prepare to change their status to technical universities come September this year.

DANIEL ASIDU MOVES TO HEAD ADB

PASTOR OTABIL IS NOT AN NPP MEMBER – NPP

The NPP has denied allegations that Dr Mensah Otabil, head Pastor of ICGC, is a member of the party.

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