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VOTING BEGINGS JULY 15TH
VOTING ENDS SEPT 14TH
MAIN EVENT SEPT 15TH

He will take part in discussions aimed at accelerating food security in Africa.

Three other African leaders, President Yayi Boni of Benin, Prime Minister Meles Zenawi of Ethiopia and President Jakaya Kikwete of Tanzania are also participating in the summit.

Presidential spokesperson Koku Anyidoho told Joy News before boarding the plane that President Mills’ participation in the summit is in recognition of successes chalked by his government in agriculture.

The G8 is a forum for eight of the world’s largest economies namely France, Britain, Italy, Germany, Canada, Japan, the US and Russia. Eight other Ghanaian experts are participating in the G8 summit.

Europe-based youngsters Ishmael Yartey and Christian Atsu were among the six players who were handed their maiden Black Stars call-ups.

Nine home-based players were also named in the squad with Berekum Chelsea trio of Ernest Sowah, Emmanuel Clottey and Richard Kissi Boateng included.

The team will start a non-residential camp in Accra on 21 May, 2012.

The squad will be pruned before the team departs to Kumasi on 27th May ahead of the match against Lesotho on 1st June, 2012.

Ghana face Lesotho in Kumasi for Appiah’s first game before they play Zambia on June 9 in Ndorla.

Ghana Squad

Goalkeepers: Adam Kwarasey (Stromsgodset, Norway), Robert Dabuo (Wa All Stars), Daniel Adjei (Liberty Professionals), Ernest Sowah (Berekum Chelsea)

Defenders: Samuel Inkoom (Dnipro, Ukraine), Daniel Opare (Standard Liege, Belgium), Harrison Afful (Esperance, Tunisia), Richard Kissi Boateng (Berekum Cheslea), Masawudu Alhassan (Genoa, Italy), John Boye (Rennes, France), Lee Addy (Dalian Aerbin, China), Daniel Addo (Arsenal Kyiv, Ukraine) Rashid Sumaila (Dwarfs), Jerry Akaminko (Manisaspor, Turkey), Isaac Vorsah (Hoffenheim, Germany)

Midfielders: Anthony Annan (Vitesse Arnhem, Netherlands), Derek Boateng (Dnipro, Ukraine), Emmanuel Agyemang Badu (Udinese ,Italy), Rabiu Mohammed (Evian, France) Richard Mpong (Medema) Albert Adomah (Bristol City, England), Christian Atsu (Rio Ave, Portugal), Ishamel Yartey, (Servette, Switzerland), Sulley Muntari (AC Milan, Italy), Kwadwo Asamoah (Udinese, Italy).

Forwards: Jordan Ayew (Marseille, France), Dominic Adiyiah (Arsenal Kyiv, Ukraine), Ben Acheampong (Kotoko), Emmanuel Baffour (New Edubiase), Emmanuel Clottey (Berekum Chelsea).

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The books are on subjects like Sociology, Psychology, Philosophy, Agriculture, Education and Economics. They were donated to support the education programme of the Ghana Prisons Service.

Making the presentation, with the support from Brokens Chapter of Rotary Club and BTS of Kentucky, Mr. Laryea said the donation was necessitated following a visit he made to the Nsawam Medium Security Prisons last year to conduct a brief quantitative study on epidemiology and armed robbery.

He said his interaction with the prisoners amply showed that they needed educational materials to equip them in their teachings at the various prison establishments.

He noted that the inmates could do more if they were given additional support, including education, thus, his quest to solicit support from the Brokens Chapter of the Rotary Club and BTS of Kentucky who helped with the provision and transportation of the books to Ghana.

Mr. Laryea said “the role of the Ghana Prisons Service in transforming the lifestyle of inmates cannot be overemphasized,” saying that though some of the inmates entered the prisons without any trade, profession or educational background, the Service had been very instrumental in adding value to their lives with some contributing immensely to national development after their release.”

Mr. Laryea promised that he would mobilise more educational materials and other items that would be of good use to the Prisons Service.

Presidential Candidate Nana Addo Danquah Akuffo-Addo meets Ghanaians in Atlanta

Following a discussions/meetings with senior NPP officials and the Ghanaian Muslim community in the New York area, NPP Flag Bearer Nana Addo Danquah Akuffo-Addo, met with Ghanaian citizens in the Atlanta GA area at a press conference hosted by the NPP (New Patriotic Party) Atlanta Chapter last Sunday, April 22 2012 to assure them of the party’s manifesto and agenda.  Attendees of the press conference dubbed, ‘The most critical election of a generation’, included representatives of the Tennessee and North Carolina branches of the NPP.

Unable to make it to a pre arranged web radio session with Obimanso Radio due to a hectic schedule, presidential candidate Nana Akuffo-Addo made an off the cuff appearance at the Marriott Plaza to connect and interact with fellow Ghanaians while elaborating on the most important reasons why he believes he’s the right man to lead the Republic of Ghana potentially into the next decade.
The concerns of the people gathered ranged from investment prospects to absentee voting as well as the current cultural, economic, political climate in Ghana.

With the US economy still recovering from the recession, it has now become rather pertinent for Ghanaians to seek gainful employment and career opportunities back home, so the Presidential Candidate’s visit couldn’t have been more opportune. The platform was also suitable for students and young Ghanaians who are fast becoming aware of the stable political environment, to engage in politics by voicing out their concerns as well as offer solutions to some of the issues facing a young democracy, thus showcasing their fresh talents and technological skills.

The people seemed convinced that with this Presidential hopeful and  the  NPP’s manifesto which includes proposals such as free primary education,  Ghanaians living abroad being able to vote, and the comprehensive package to encourage business ventures in Ghana , would indeed enhance the lives of Ghanaian citizens both home and abroad.

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The President would be the special guest for the event, which is the most important gathering of conservationists including those from non-governmental organisations and governments.

It seeks to promote strong governmental leadership in the sound management of the world’s natural resources, a statement from the Presidency said earlier.

The over 500 invited guests would include other Heads of State, members of President Obama’s Cabinet, members of the U.S Congress, world business leaders and prominent leaders from international NGOs.

A statement signed by Mr Koku Anyidoho, Spokes Person for the President, copied to the GNA in Accra, said: “His Excellency President Atta Mills’ invitation is because of his academic standing on global issues, especially during the period when he was a visiting scholar at the University of British Columbia’s (UBC) Liu Institute for Global Issues.”

It said, President Mills would also be in New York to meet with the highly influential Business Council For International Understanding.

The President, who was seen off by some Members of Parliament, service personnel and officials from the presidency, is expected back in Accra on Saturday, April 28, 2012.

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