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Akufo-Addo on board to Zambia for 3-day visit

The President of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has left Ghana, for 3-day official state visit to the Republic of Zambia, on the invitation of President Edgar Chagwa Lungu.

Appointees of Mahama to blame for NDC's defeat- Nana Ato Dadzie

The Mahama administration failed to secure a second term in office partly because his appointees did not deliver.

Leading member of the NDC and lawyer Nana Ato Dadzie says although former President John Dramani Mahama selected persons deemed competent into his government, the appointees did not work to the expectation of Ghanaians who were yearning for positive chances in their socio-economic wellbeing.

Speaking in an interview on JoyNews, Nana Ato Dadzie who supports a comeback for the former president in the 2020 elections, expressed the hope that President Mahama would pick lessons from his mistakes to become a better leader if he get another opportunity.

Leaders of the NDC have been on a fact finding mission since losing the 2016 to ascertain the reasons for their historic defeat at the hands of the NPP. A committee constituted to investigate, led by former finance minister Dr. Kwesi Botchwey last week presented its findings to party executives. The committee recommended among others the strengthening of the NDC's election collation system and more consultation with the intellectual backbone of the party.

It is not known if Nana Ato Dadzie’s suggestions are contained in the report, which is yet to be made public.

The lawyer who is of the firm belief that former President Mahama stands the best chance of regaining power for the NDC, prescribes a closer association between Mr Mahama and the larger population for feedback on the performance of his appointees if he gets another chance.

Review visa protocol suspension or....Haruna Iddrisu

Minority Leader in Parliament Haruna Iddrisu has called on government to appeal against the decision by the United States government to strip off visa protocol for former presidents of Ghana.

Haruna Iddrisu said the appeal against the decision should be based on the strength of Ghana’s reciprocal gestures.

 During an interaction with Parliament, the US Ambassador to Ghana, Robert Jackson, disclosed a directive from the US government which strips off all former presidents a visa protocol anytime they want to visit the States. The decision means former presidents and their staff will have to queue like any other Ghanaian visa applicant.

Commenting on the issue, Mr Iddrisu said a clear difference must be drawn between an official and a private visit. He believes the decision by the US government is a step to put an end to the abuse of privileges.

 He however noted that, the basis of negotiation between Ghana and the US should be on the grounds of reciprocity.

Mr. Iddrisu said until the US government reverses the decision, all US leaders who intend visiting Ghana should be subjected to the same directive.

Blows at NPP delagates conference in Kumasi

The annual delegates conference of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Subin Constituency in the Ashanti regional capital of Kumasi turned chaotic as supporters struggled for accreditation to enter the conference venue.