The Committee is currently working on the office of the Special Prosecutor Bill which seeks to deal mainly with public sector corruption.

Speaking to Citi News’ Duke Mensah Opoku, Ben Abdallah, who is also the Member of Parliament for the Offinso South constituency, said his committee hopes to push the bill through before the budget reading later in November.

[contextly_sidebar id=”ZI9iJ0Ou4a9Ep1NL4aTWzgpIBAk35s30″]“I’ve already alluded to the fact that before you take anyone to court, you need to weigh the facts, carry out thorough and comprehensive investigation, and you need to come up with certain facts which are of probative value before you proceed to court. If you hurriedly proceed to court because you want Mr. A or Mr. B to be prosecuted in order to satisfy political A or political B, your facts may not be adequate enough to prosecute the matter.”

“And this government is not in a hurry to rush any matter to court for the sake of prosecution. This government is taking its time to do what is legitimately and legally expected of it. And to prosecute what is legitimately and legally expected of it; and I believe that at the end of the day, when the time is due, the necessary legal action will be taken,” he added.

Prosecutions of corrupt officials to begin in October

This comes on the back of an assurance from a Deputy Attorney General, Joseph Kpemka, who in August 2017 stated that, the alleged corrupt officials of the Mahama government will be dragged to court in October.

Although the October deadline has elapsed, Ghanaians are yet to witness the prosecution of such appointees.

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The artiste believes that his year has been largely successful due to the huge support he has received from his fans.

[contextly_sidebar id=”yS1RXP2mGFDjUHXSg0z8CdKo7PqNw0M4″]The best way to show his appreciation, the Ashaiman-based musician says, is to give them a song for the Christmas festivities.

According to the dancehall artiste, who recently bagged four awards in just 24 hours in Ghana and Nigeria, the song, MIGHTYLELE, which means mighty, is a perfect dance song for the yuletide.

Stonebwoy, born Livingstone Etse Setekla, giving the rationale behind the song said it is his way of heeding to the call of his numerous fans who have been asking what he has for them this Christmas.

“Lots of fans have been asking me what’s new for Christmas on top of the hits in the system?” he said.

In response to the request, “we decided to throw this one out for their dancing feet since Christmas is all about having fun and good time with friends, family and loved ones.”

His fan base, Bhim Nation, and those outside that circle, are an integral part of his music. His songs, he noted, are largely inspired and influenced by the feedback from his fans.

Stonebwoy is expected to dazzle fans at the official Christmas party, Decemba 2 Remember 2015, powered by 97.3 Citi FM and Airtel Ghana – the smartphone network.

Stonebwoy will share the #D2R2015 stage the #Telemo hitmaker Gasmilla, award winning ace Hiplife artiste Kontihene, Ghana’s most powerful music trio VVIP, talented engineer, rapper and vocalist E.L., sensational Fante rapper Pappy Kojo and new entrants Wisa Greid and Atom  during the concert to thrill patrons and usher Ghana into the Christmas festivities.

Decemba 2 Rememba 2015 (#D2R2015) comes off on Christmas Eve, December 24 at the Accra International Conference

Center. Dress code is white tops and blue jeans.

Stonebwoy at last years Decemba 2 Rememba

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Source: Stonebwoy News and Kojo Akoto Boateng/citifmonline/Ghana

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With the concert less than one month away, the minds behind the year’s most anticipated musical concert, 97.3 Citi FM and Airtel Ghana – The Smartphone Network, have revealed the first batch of performers that will take the stage during the concert at the Accra International Conference Center on Christmas Eve, 24^th December.

The Ghana Music Artiste of the year and Afrodancehall star Stonebwoy Burniton, the #Telemo hitmaker Gasmilla, award winning ace Hiplife artiste Kontihene, Ghana’s most powerful music trio VVIP, talented engineer, rapper and vocalist E.L. and the sensational Fante rapper Pappy Kojo will take the stage during the concert to thrill patrons and usher Ghana into the Christmas festivities.

New entrants Atom and Wisa Greid shall join the hot line-up to thrill fans with their ‘Yɛ wɔ kurom’ and ‘Ekiki Me’ hits respectively.

Ghana’s most sought after music trio VVIP will give patrons a night to rememba with their chart-topping singles and their timeless collection of classic Hiplife songs.

Stonebwoy and Kontihene were adjudged best performers at last year’s event by fans. With the crafty Gasmilla, energetic and timeless VVIP, talented E.L. and new sensations Pappy Kojo, Atom and Wisa Greid on the bill, who would emerge the fans favorite performer 2015?

#D2R2015 has some awesome packages for fans. Fans get the chance to win free tickets, souvenirs and more from headline sponsors Airtel Ghana and get to introduce their favorite performers on the night by participating in the Biggest Fan Competition.

To participate in the #D2R2015 Biggest Fan Competition, record a short video of you singing your favorite song of any of the artistes on the bill. Share on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter with the hashtag #D2R2015, and tag @Citi973 and @AirtelGhana.

Decemba 2 Rememba 2015 (#D2R2015) comes off on Christmas Eve, December 24 at the Accra International Conference Center.

Dress code is white tops and blue jeans.

Kontihene rocks #D2R2014

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By: Kojo Akoto Boateng/citifmonline.com/Ghana

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