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Calls for accountability over Mills' funeral expenditure are premature – IDEG
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Calls for accountability over Mills' funeral expenditure are premature – IDEG
{sidebar id=10 align=right}The Institute for Democratic Governance has described as premature, calls for accountability of funds committed to the organization of late President Mills' funeral.
According to the Executive Director of the Institute, Dr. Emmanuel Akwetey, although there is need for transparency and accountability of the President Mills' Funeral Committee, such calls are unfair to members of the committee who he said are already working under intense pressure.
Speaking to Joy FM, Dr. Akwetey said those making the transparency and accountability demands must accept the commitment made by the committee, to render full account, after the funeral rites of the late President.
At a press conference organized by the Funeral Planning Committee, the chairman of the Committee Kofi Totobi Quakyi pledged that the committee would render accounts of whatever funds that would be committed to the funeral.
But Policy Analyst with the Center for National Affairs, Rocky Obeng disagreed with IDEG’s stance saying that, people have the propensity to be extravagant, when given access to unlimited resources.
Rocky Obeng told Joy FM the funeral committee must come up with an estimation of expenditure for the funeral rites. This, he believed, would serve as a parameter within which the committee would be working.
He said the current situation where the committee had been given free hand to operate, could also afford some unscrupulous persons on the committee to dip their hands into the national coffers as well make decisions which might not be financially prudent.
Dr. Akwetey however stated Ghanaians must give the committee the benefit of doubt, adding that this is not the time to be suspicious of one another.
He expressed optimism that the funeral the committee would render accounts of funds allocated for the funeral.
From: Richard Nii Abbey/Myjoyonline.com
No commentsPrez Mills will be upset if we spend Ghc 30m on his funeral - Totobi Quakyi
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Prez Mills will be upset if we spend Ghc 30m on his funeral - Totobi Quakyi
{sidebar id=10 align=right}The late president John Atta Mills will squirm in his grave or probably resurrect and tell us his piece of mind, if we spend GH¢30 million on his funeral, Chairman of the Funeral Planning Committee has said.
Mr Kofi Totobi-Quakyi was denying media reports that a whopping GH¢30 million had been budgeted for the late leader's funeral.
There were speculations in the media the casket for the late president alone costs US$75,000.
But the Funeral Planning Committee has dismissed the reports at a press briefing in Accra.
“I have done some research on the internet and never came across any casket that comes close to US$75, 000. In any case President Mills will turn in his grave if we make any attempt to spend that kind of money,” he stated.
Meanwhile, Journalists and other photographers will not be allowed to photograph the body of late President John Atta Mills, the Funeral Planning Committee has said.
Mr Totobi Quakyi said the measure is to prevent photo journalists from disrupting the order of events at the ceremony.
The body of the late president will be laid in state at the forecourt of the State House for the President, the Speaker of Parliament, Parliamentarians and other important dignitaries to file past and pay their last respects.
Wednesday, the general public will also have the opportunity to file past the body before the final funeral service and burial on Friday.
The Funeral Committee says a riser will be erected for journalists and photo journalists to operate from and to restrain them from surging forward and disorganising the event.
Myjoyonline.com's David Andoh, who is at the press conference, reported photo journalists particularly, and journalists generally, are distressed by the development, fearing it will hamper their work in covering the historic event.
Mr Quakyi warned, the security men will be ruthless with anybody who disrespects the limits and boundaries set by their accreditation.
He cautioned that no person or group of persons dressed in any party paraphernalia would be allowed entry into the premises of the funeral.
According to him, persons who wish to do must wear the national colours or risk being denied access to the venues where the funeral events would be taking place.
From: Myjoyonline.com
NPP Launches Manifesto For Election 2012 On August 25
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NPP Launches Manifesto For Election 2012 On August 25
The Danquah Institute (DI) a political think tank affiliated to the main opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) on Monday said the party is set to launch its Election 2012 manifesto on Saturday, August 25.
Tarkwa-Nsueam Assembly renovates birthplace of late President
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Tarkwa-Nsueam Assembly renovates birthplace of late President
The Tarkwa-Nsueam Assembly has almost completed the renovation works at the birth place of the late President John Evans Atta Mills at Nzemaline in the Western region.
UN Tribute To The Late President Mills (FULL TEXT)
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UN Tribute To The Late President Mills (FULL TEXT)
{sidebar id=10 align=right}The General Assembly of the United Nations paid a glowing tribute to the memory of the late President Johns Evans Atta Mills on July 27, 2012, in New York.
The President of the General Assembly, regional groups of the United Nations and the United States of America expressed their condolences, sympathies and sentiments to the government and people of Ghana.
The President of the 66th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations, Mr Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser, noted that as President of Ghana, the late President Atta Mills, was widely regarded as caring, principled and a dedicated leader, who made lasting contributions towards the advancement of economic development and good governance in Ghana.
He observed that President Mills would be remembered by millions of Ghanaians as a man of peace who was truly dedicated to democracy and worked hard for the unity and stability of his country. His legacy of hard work, integrity and sacrifice would remain bright and enduring for the people of Ghana and of the world.
Botswana, on behalf of the African group, emphasised that President Mills had a commitment to improving the lives and welfare of his people. Throughout his career, he fought for the social and economic empowerment of the average Ghanaian, targeted the less privileged and made conscious effort to reach out to them. He devoted his energy and attention to the transformation of Ghana and promotion of Ghana’s competitive edge in the global market.
Botswana noted that President Mills was a distinguished statesman, an agent of change and an embodiment of integrity and humility. He had an extraordinary temperament and rarely showed emotions even under most trying circumstances. She called for renewed commitment to uphold human dignity, democracy and accountable governance as the best way to honour his memory and legacy.
Germany, speaking on behalf of the Western European and other states, regarded President Mills as a great statesman, who led Ghana in times of prosperity and made Ghana an anchor of stability and democratic rule. Under his wise leadership, Ghana continued to be reliable partner for the United Nations with a balanced and prudent engagement in the fragile West African region.
Germany expressed her conviction that Ghana’s democracy would overcome the loss and the planned election in December would demonstrate the mature state of Ghana’s political culture. She wished President John Mahama wisdom and courage to lead Ghana towards the elections and prosperity during his tenure.
Bosnia and Herzegovina, on behalf of Eastern European States, remarked that President Mills was an outstanding political figure on the African continent and would be remembered for his leadership and dedicated service to his country on its path to democratic and economic success.
It noted that under President Mills, Ghana made notable progress in a number of areas of economic development in the midst of the global economic crisis. His dedicated work on strengthening democracy and good governance as well as significant contribution to promoting regional peace had been recognised by the international community. She expressed the hope that the legacy of President Mills would serve as an outstanding example in leading the country towards progress and prosperity.
The tribute on behalf of Asia and the Pacific States noted that history would remember President Mills for his dedication and long standing services to his country and his people. He was instrumental during the pivotal period in Ghana and the region’s history. It noted that the late President Mills worked tirelessly to improve the lives of his people and his efforts were brought to fruition in the economic growth Ghana had witnessed.
It added that his vision for the future had seen benefits from policies focused on investing in local people to ensure that they reaped benefits of economic growth. Under his stewardship, Ghana had been hailed as a model of democracy and stability.
Haiti, on behalf of Latin America and Caribbean States, paid tribute to President Mills as a great visionary and statesman whose life was dedicated to the advancement of his people, the continent and humanity at large.
She added that his life would always be associated with the glorious chapter in Ghana’s history. He left a great legacy in Ghana where Ghana was seen as a model of democracy internationally and a showcase for West Africa. She expressed the wish that his successor would continue with his good works and keeps alive his dream of a better world.
The United States of America noted that President Mills led Ghana through a period of remarkable growth and development. He worked tirelessly to improve the lives of his people by promoting economic growth in Ghana in the midst of challenging global circumstances and strengthened Ghana’s strong tradition of democracy. He pursued regional peace and reinforced Ghana’s reputation as a leader in Africa. She observed that during his tenure, he forged a deeper partnership between Ghana and the USA.
Source: GNA