Afia Schwarzenegger ditches Mahama for Nana Addo in less than 24 hours

Afia Schwarzenegger and President Akufo-Addo

In less than 24 hours since former president Mahama was kicked out of office, his number one celebrity groupie has already defected to the man in charge of affairs now.

Just like many other celebrities, Afia Schwarzenegger openly supported ex-president Mahama who at the time had the advantage of incumbency and seemingly unlimited resources to campaign.

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But although Mahama lost badly, his celebrity supporters have remained behind him and have continued to show their loyalty by addressing him as their choice.

Mzbel for instance cannot bring herself to congratulate the new President, John Dumelo maintains his support, even Tracey Boakye is shedding tears – but Afia has just moved on without looking back.

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Afia captioned a shot of herself with Nana Addo uploaded early Sunday, “On behalf of H.E. William Nana Akuffo Addo Dankwa (The president of Ghana) I present the official 1st mistress of Ghana… See you all in Kyebi. Blessed Sunday Africa.”

She uploaded a second photo saying, "Eish, we trending."

Afia seemed to have attended the special Thanksgiving service the president and his family attended in his hometown, Kyebi.

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President Nana Addo was sworn in as the 5th president of the 4th Republic after a staggering victory in the December general elections which was clad with controversies, drama and emotional roller coasters.

Mahama refuses to vacate official residence; Bawumia stranded

John Dramani Mahama is the immediate past President of the Republic of Ghana.

A decision by the immediate past President of the Republic, John Dramani Mahama, not to vacate his official residence during his tenure as Vice President has left the newly sworn-in Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia without a place of abode even as he begins work.

John Mahama, in a letter signed by former Chief of Staff Julius Debrah, requested ownership of the building that has served as the official residence of the country’s Vice Presidents since 2000. Mr. Mahama in the said letter makes a request for the building located at Cantoments in Accra. 

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It reads, “Reference our (Osafo-Marfo/Debrah) discussion of 19th December 2016 on the above stated matter, we wish to indicate that H.E President John Dramani Mahama would like to have Bungalow No. 3, Prestige Link, Cantoments, Accra and its adjoining facilities as his official retirement home.”

The COCOBOD facility served as residence for the late Alhaji Aliu Mahama as well as former President Mahama during his tenure as Veep in 2008. He has however remained in the facility since then, refusing to part with it even during his time as President, and now, former President.

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The situation, we are told, has left the country’s newly sworn in Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia stranded, as officials desperately look for possible options for the second gentleman of the land.

Information available suggests the building in question used to be a COCOBOD guest house until its conversion into the official residence of the country’s Vice Presidents. But, it appears the building may no longer serve that purpose following the decision by former President Mahama to covet it.

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The immediate past President is also said to have requested that another facility at Ridge be handed over to him to be used as an office. Portions of the letter cited earlier adds that the former president also ‘wishes to have Bungalow No.6, 3rd Avenue, Ridge, Accra as his office.’

It’s unclear what the reasoning behind such a move is but until some intervention of sort is made, the execution of the change agenda being sought by Ghanaians the world over will only be partially met as the former President continues to occupy the sitting Vice President’s apartment.

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9 Exclusive Childhood Photos Of President Akufo-Addo & Family That Will Inspire You

After over 30 years of unrelentingly effort, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will fulfil a childhood dream to follow in the footsteps of his father, Edward Akufo-Addo, and become president of the Republic of Ghana.


Childhood photos of Akufo-Addo with his family members

After his stunning victory in the December 2016 presidential election in which he secured an astonishing 53.85% of the votes – with his main rival, John Mahama, getting 44.40% – Akufo-Addo would be sworn in as president at the Black Stars Square in Accra on Saturday.

Ahead of the event, YEN, today, brings you throwback pictures of Akufo-Addo from his childhood right through to adolescence and finally adulthood.

The pictures document some of Akufo-Addo’s fondest memories with his family, including his dad and mum, and close relatives.


1. Akufo-Addo poses with his mother, Adeline Akufo-Addo




2. Akufo-Addo with his dad and mum




3. Akufo-Addo (seated left) with his family







4. A young Akufo-Addo tries his hands at boxing





5. Akufo-Addo plays with a toy in what appears to be his father’s house




6. Akufo-Addo (wearing a cap) with his family




7. Akufo-Addo as a student at Lancing College in the UK




8. Akufo-Addo with his family members




9. Akufo-Addo as a young lawyer

VIDEO: Prosecute Corrupt NDC Officials – Rawlings Tells Nana Addo

Former First Lady and flagbearer of the National Democratic Party in the 2016 elections, Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings is calling on President-elect Nana Akufo-Addo to prosecute of corrupt officials of the outgoing National Democratic Congress administration.


According Mrs Rawlings, the move will ensure proper accountability for acts perpetrated by persons put in charge of governance in the past 8 years.


At a press conference held in Accra on Wednesday, the former first lady and one-time presidential hopeful admonished the newly elected government not to relent in taking legal action against NDC officers that supervised “fishy deals”.


“Whilst the fourth republican democracy provided a combined human-centered liberal social development, our governance space was being occupied by looters of state coffers completely out of touch with the ordinary people” she noted.


She added that “The result of the 2016 polls is an expression of revulsion at heartless vulgar opulence displayed by government, the deprivation and impoverishment of the people”.

Afia Schwarzenegger goes extreme, shows off another topless photo

Afia Schwarzenegger

  

In attempt to divert attention from Rawlings , President Mahama and the NDC from been lambasted for their great lost in the just ended president elections, much talked about queen of controversies, Afia Schwarzenegger intends to break the internet with her topless picture from her recent photo session.

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She posted the photo on her official instagram account with the caption.

“I can’t afford to sit and watch the entire nation discuss Rawlings whiles I am the only person that is supposed to be discussed Today!!!! Well it’s Friday and This is It!!!!. For the concern married people association my open minded hubby says Hi…”

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Woman heckles Mahama; Prevents him from entering his car

An unidentified woman made a scene Thursday morning on live TV when she hugged and prevented Ghana’s president, John Dramani Mahama, from entering his vehicle after delivering his last State of the Nation Address.

The President was exchanging pleasantries with scores of people who surrounded his vehicle at the forecourt of Parliament House when the woman hugged him for some two seconds.

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She then had tête-à-tête with him but just when the President gave the people his last wave before entering his vehicle, the woman held President Mahama’s shirt from behind for a second.

For inexplicable reasons, just when President Mahama decided to sit in his car, the woman again grabbed his right hand and pulled him from entering the car while she appeared to be crying. 

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Sensing an apparent security threat, the President’s security detail quickly shove the woman from President Mahama before he managed to enter his car and driven away.

Avram Grant names final 23; Dwamena, Attamah, Waris dropped

Ghana coach Avram has submitted his final squad for the .African Cup of Nations after dropping three players from his provisional 26 man squad after his third training session.

Former Ghana youth international, Joseph Attamah Laweh, Strikers Majeed Waris and Raphael Dwamena failed to make the final cut.

The final list therefore sees goalkeeper Richard Ofori, defender Andy Yiadom, midfielders Thomas Partey, Samuel Tetteh and Ebenezer Ofori as well strikers Bernard Tekpetey and Ebenezer Assifuah in line for their AFCON bow.

Dwamena and Attamah who have been in great form for their clubs will have to wait futher for their Black Stars debut while Majeed Waris misses the Cup of Nations yet again after failing to make the squad due to injury two years ago. The Lori\ent striker has represented Ghana at the World Cup but is yet to represent Ghana at the Cup of Nations.

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The squad sees 16 out of 23 players who represented Ghana two years maintaining their places hoping to go one better to win gold.

Goalkeepers: Razak Braimah (Cordoba, Spain), Fatau Dauda (Enyimba) Richard Ofori (Wa All Stars)

Defenders: Harrison Afful (Columbus Crew, USA), Andy Yiadom (Barnsley, England), Baba Rahman (Schalke, Germany), Frank Acheampong (Anderlecht, Belgium), John Boye (Sivasspor, Turkey), Jonathan Mensah (Anzhi, Russia), Daniel Amartey (Leicester City, England), Edwin Gyimah (Orlando Pirates, South Africa)

Midfielders: Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu (Udinese, Italy), Afriyie Acquah (Torino, Italy), Thomas Partey (Atletico Madrid, Spain) Mubarak Wakaso (Panathinaikos, Greece), Christian Atsu (Newcastle, England), Ebenezer Ofori (AIK Stockholm, Sweden), Samuel Tetteh (Leifering, Austria) Andre Ayew (West Ham, England),

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Forwards: Asamoah Gyan (Al Ahli, UAE) Jordan Ayew (Aston Villa, England), Ebenezer Assifuah (Sion, Switzerland), Bernard Tekpetey (Schalke, Germany).

Photo credit: Senyuiedzorm Awusi Adadevoh

List of appointees by the President-elect

President-elect, Nana Akufo-Addo

President-elect, Nana Akufo-Addo on Tuesday announced his first set of appointees ahead of his inauguration on 7th January as President of Ghana.

The President's appointees consist of people who - prior to their appointment - were acting in those roles.

Details below:

Brigadier General Emmanuel Okyere – National Security Adivisor 

Brigadier General Emmanuel Okyere is a military engineer and holds an Executive Master’s Degree in Governance and Leadership from GIMPA. 
He’s also a graduate of the Ghana Military Academy, has a solid military background, having done almost 40 years of distinguished service with the colours. 

He served in various capacities in both the military and local government. He served as the Metropolitan Chief Executive of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly from 1995 to 1996; and from 2006 to 2010, he was the General Officer Commanding the Southern Command 


Joshua Kyeremeh – National Security Co-ordinator 

Joshua Kyeremeh is a product of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, and a former Director of the Bureau of National Investigations (BNI). He worked at the BNI for about 22 years, where he served at command levels in the Northern, Upper East, Ashanti and Greater Accra Regions. 

He also served as head of the Investigations Unit of the Bureau. He rose to become the Deputy Director BNI and ultimately, the Director BNI from 2005 to 2009. 

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Akosua Frema Osei-Opare – Chief of Staff 



Akosua Frema Opare, 69, is a development consultant and a labour and employment expert, with 40 years of experience in these fields. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Home Science from the University of Ghana, and a Master’s degree in Foods, from the University of Guelph, Canada. 

She was a lecturer at the University of Ghana, Legon, from 1976-1982; Consultant for the United Nations in the ‘Women in Fisheries’ programme in countries such as Uganda, Ethiopia, Congo, Kenya and Namibia. She was also Deputy Minister for Manpower, Youth and Employment from 2005 to 2008, under the government of President John Agyekum Kufuor. She was a two-term Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon. She is married with 4 children. 



Nana Bediatuo Asante – Secretary to the President 


Nana Bediatuo Asante is a 53 year old lawyer with over 20 years experience practicing law. He was educated in Ghana, the United Kingdom and the United States, where he obtained a Doctor of Law degree from the New York University of Law. 

He was called to the bar in New York, Ghana and is a member of both bars.He is currently the Managing Partner at Ampem Chambers, a corporate law firm in Ghana. He is married with four children.

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Victor Newman – Director of Research 



Victor Newman is 69 years old. He is an economist, consultant, financial and research analyst. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Agric Economics, with postgraduate qualifications in development planning and budget and financial management. 

He has worked at the Economic Research and Planning Services of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Western Castings Limited, and the Ghanaexim Economic Consultants. From 2008 till 2016, he has served as the Director of Research for the President-Elect’s electioneering campaigns. 

He is married with four children. 


Francis Asenso-Boakye – Political Assistant to the President & Deputy Chief of Staff 



Francis Asenso-Boakye is 39 years old, and holds a B.Sc. degree in Development Planning from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. He has a Master’s Degree in Public Policy and Administration degree from the Michigan State University, and a Certificate in Public Sector Management from Tulane University, Louisiana, USA. 

He is a development planning, project management, and policy specialist, with over 15 years of wide-ranging professional experience in his field, and has worked at the Ministry of Employment and Social Welfare, Global Media Alliance, Delta Acquisitions, USA, and the Ghana Free Zones Board, amongst others. Francis AsensoBoakye has been Political Assistant to the President-Elect since 2008. He is married with 3 children. 


Samuel Abu Jinapor - Deputy Chief of Staff 



Samuel Abu Jinapor is 33 years old. He first graduated from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics. He earned a Bachelor’s of Law from the Faculty of Law, University of Ghana, in 2010, and was subsequently called to the Ghanaian Bar as a Solicitor and Barrister of the Supreme Court of Ghana in 2012. In addition, Mr. Jinapor is expected to earn a Master’s Degree in Law (LLM) in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) from the Faculty of Law, University Of Ghana, in May, 2017. 

He is a member of the reputable commercial and corporate law firm, Messrs. Kulendi @ Law. He has been, since, his undergraduate days, a close aide of the President-Elect. He is married with one child. 

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Ambassador Hassan Ahmed – Director of State Protocol 



Hassan Ahmed is 62 years old. He holds a Master’s Degree from the Georgetown School of Foreign Service, and has been a career diplomat with Ghana’s Diplomatic Service for 34 years, having served in Saudi Arabia, Denmark, Cuba and Japan, where he was Deputy Chief of Mission. 

He was Chief of Protocol at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs when the President-Elect was Foreign Minister. His last posting was to the Islamic Republic of Iran, where he served as Ghana’s Ambassador from 2008 to 2012. 

In 2013, he took an appointment with the United Nations as the Head of Office for the United Nations-African Union Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID), Khartoum, Sudan, a position he still holds. 

He is married with four children. 


Eugene Arhin – Director of Communications 



Eugene Arhin is 33 years old. He graduated from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in 2006 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Materials Engineering. 

He worked as a Teaching Assistant in the Department of Materials Engineering for a year, and joined the Danquah Institute as a Research Analyst in 2008. He was with the Institute until February 2014 when he became Press Secretary to the President Elect. 

He is married with one child. 

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Lord Oblitey Commey – Director of Operations 



Lord Oblitey Commey, 48, is an accomplished entrepreneur and an astute politician known for his tactical, operational and organisational acumen. He was National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for eight years. Prior to that, he served as the Greater Accra Regional Secretary for the party. 

In 2012, he was Director of Operations for the NPP presidential campaign, and, in 2016, he worked in the office of the President-Elect as the officer responsible for Monitoring and Compliance. 

He is married and has three children. 


Saratu Atta – Personal Assistant to the President 



Saratu Atta is 53 years old. She is a graduate of the University of Warwick, UK, and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Politics and International Studies. She worked as a Securities Trader at First Securities Discount House in Lagos, Nigeria from 1993 1997, and then went on to establish her own security printing company in Lagos. 

She was appointed NPP Campaign Secretary in 2008, and has been Office Manager and Executive Assistant to the President-Elect since 2009. 

She has one child. 


Clara Napaga Suleiman Tia – Presidential Staffer


Clara Napaga Tia Sulemana is 30 years old. She is a graduate of the University for Development Studies, and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Integrated Development studies, specialising in social, political and historical studies. 

She worked at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for a year, and has also worked on contract with the Ghana Health service and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) on maternal health issues. She was a campaign aide to the President-Elect during the 2016 electioneering campaign.

UK car sales at record high in 2016

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), said 2.69 million cars were registered last year, 2% higher than in 2015.

The industry body said 2016's growth was due to "very strong" consumer confidence, low-interest finance deals and the launch of several new models.

However, the SMMT says this year is unlikely to set another record, with sales expected to fall by 5-6%.

SMMT chief executive Mike Hawes said such a fall would not represent "a collapse in the market" and sales would still be at "historically an incredibly high level".

He said that five consecutive years of increased sales had been fuelled by pent-up demand that developed during the recession of the late 2000s.

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The SMMT added that the UK new car market was one of the most diverse in the world, with some 44 brands offering nearly 400 different model types.

The biggest selling model was the Ford Fiesta, followed by the Vauxhall Corsa and Ford Focus.

The SMMT said diesel and petrol cars continued to be by far the most popular fuel types for consumers with market share at 47.7% and 49.0% respectively.
However, alternatively fuelled vehicles (AFVs) experienced a strong uplift in demand, rising by 22.2% across the year.

Plug-in hybrids and petrol electric hybrids, in particular, experienced significant growth, with demand up 41.9% and 25.1% respectively.

And more than 10,000 motorists chose to go fully electric in 2016 - up 3.3% on 2015.


The record level of registrations in 2016 doesn't tell the whole story. Overall it was fleet buyers that propelled the market to new highs.

Sales to consumers suggest a very different story.

After a strong start, private car sales fell throughout most of the year. December's 5.5% fall year on year was the ninth monthly decline in a row.

With claims that the new car market is saturated, higher prices coming on forecourts and economic uncertainty ahead, the industry's forecast of a 5% fall in the market this year could prove optimistic.

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The SMMT's Mr Hawes warned car prices were beginning to rise, with the fall in the value of the pound resulting from the Brexit vote having increased prices by 2-3%. More than 85% of new cars bought in the UK are imported.

Mr Hawes said the impact of Brexit on the car industry was, as yet, unclear.
He warned though that if the UK was unable to trade freely with the EU and tariffs were introduced, it would add about £1,500 to the price of each imported car.

Unilever appoints Mr. Yeo Ziobeieton as MD and Mr. Edward Effah as Board Chairman

The thebeftonline.com has learnt that effective from January 1, 2017 Unilever Ghana Limited has appointment of Mr. Yeo Ziobeieton as its new Managing Director. He takes over from Ms. Maidie Arkutu who takes up a new role as the Vice President of Francophone Africa, within the Unilever Group, effective January 1, 2017.


Also Mr. Edward Effah has been appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors effective November 1, 2016. He also replaces Mr. Ishmael Yamson, who resigns after a successful 12 year run as Non-Executive Chairman of the Unilever Ghana Board, having already served as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman for 18 years.


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These new appointments are made in line with regulatory requirements and Unilever’s company policies after the completion of successful tenors by former directors.


Mr. Yaw Nsarkoh, the new Executive Vice President (EVP) of the Ghana/Nigeria cluster and Mrs. Adesola Sotande-Peters, new Chief Finance Officer for Ghana/Nigeria have now been appointed as Non-Executive Directors of Unilever Ghana, effective 1 January, 2017.


Luc-Olivier Marquet, Vice President of Unilever West Africa, also moves into a new role as Executive Vice President of Unilever’s South Africa business, effective January 1, 2017, while Miguel Marquez, Finance Director of Unilever Ghana moves into another role within the Unilever finance chain.

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The new directors, according to Unilever Ghana come with a wealth of experience having served in various leadership and top executive positions within and outside of the company.


Mr. Edward Effah, who is currently Group CEO and Chairman of the Fidelity Group, comes to the job with over 15 years of experience in senior executive positions in finance and treasury management. He is a Chartered Accountant by profession and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. He is also a member of the Institute of Directors (UK).


Yeo Ziobeieton, has 14 years’ experience with Unilever Cote D’iviore, Dakar, Durban, Kenya and South Africa. He has held a number of general management and marketing positions at the company most recently as the managing Director of the 16 countries of Unilever in Francophone West Africa.


Yaw Nsarkoh, was appointed as Unilever Nigeria’s Managing Director effective January 1, 2014. Until his appointment as the EVP Ghana and Nigeria, he served as the Managing Director, of Unilever Nigeria.

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Mrs. Adesola Sotande-Peters, is a Finance Executive (FCCA) with a strong Business Finance leaning and with over 22 years varied professional experience (spanning various organizations such as British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) UK, Informa Group UK, Openwave Telecoms UK, Diageo Plc (Guinness Nigeria Plc, East African Breweries Limited (Kenya), and Guinness Cameroon SA) where she has held various senior finance roles in commercial/strategic finance, financial management consultancy/analysis, with a strong focus on people development/mentoring.

[PHOTO] Yvonne Nelson Shares Memorable Shot With Former President J.A Kufuor

Celebrated Ghanaian actress Yvonne Nelson has shared an eye catching photograph with former President John Agyekum Kufuor from her latest Instagram post.

The actress paid a courtesy call on the former president of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency John Agyekum Kufuor at his residence in Accra.

Yvonne posted on her official Instagram page with a simple caption “Mr. President” but did not give further details about the visit.

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LOVE IN THE AIR: You Need To Read The Touching Birthday Message Stay Jay’s Wife-To-Be Sent Him

Stay Jay real name William Kojo Johnson turns a year older today, January 5 and his girlfriend, Helen Ama Adjabeng cannot keep mute.

The musician in July last year told Amanda Jissih on Hitz FM that he is preparing to marry Ama Adjabeng so Ghanaians should be ready for their wedding date.

The lady who has been with the ‘Twamelala’ rapper for years on Thursday morning poured her heartfelt birthday message out on her instagram page for the world to know how she loves him.

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She made it known to the public how her life has changed after she met Stay Jay. She promised never to exchange him for anything on this planet because he is the best thing she has on earth.

Sister Ama wrote “Happy bday to my better half It’s been great having you in my life and changing so many things Wouldn’t trade You for anything in this world You never wanting to give up on anything inspires and motivates me️AUDIO: Sarkodie Talks About Politics & Reveals Why He Did Not Vote [FULL INTERVIEW]

Keep going higher and I know the Good LORD will see us through  As I have always said this year will be a #YearOfGreatTestimonies  I love you my WILLIAM KOJO JOHNSON  and I can’t just wait  Stay BLESSED ”

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Stay Jay and His Wife-To-Be Ama Adjabeng