According to Mr. Jonathan Nash, the MCC was considering an investment in Togo, but had to postpone it because of the ongoing political crisis in that country.

The acting CEO explained that “last fall, we finalised preparations for this programme (in Togo). It is a threshold programme, which is smaller than the Compact. However, given the challenges on the ground, and the unfolding political situation, our board of directors decided to postpone approving the programme.”

He continued, “One of the things we were looking for was the launch of a dialogue. Because of your leadership, and what you have done on the ground, we are now prepared to take this investment to our Board of Directors in the coming weeks. Assuming that things continue to move in a positive direction, hopefully our board will approve it, and we can begin an investment to Togo.”

Mr. Jonathan Nash told President Akufo-Addo that “on behalf of the MCC, we want to thank you for your leadership.”

Mr. Jonathan Nash conveyed his appreciation on Saturday, February 24, 2018, when he paid a courtesy call on President Akufo-Addo, ahead of the Winter Meeting of the National Governors Association of the United States of America, where the President will become the first African leader to address the 50 US Governors at an NGA meeting.

On his part, President Akufo-Addo noted that the interests of Ghanaians and of Ghana’s political leaders are in the peace and stability of Togo, and the freedom of the Togolese people, which, he explained, was not negotiable.

The President was hopeful that sooner rather than later, a solution will be found to the impasse in Togo, so that peace, stability, the consolidation of democracy and the rule of law, which are the demands of the Togolese people, will be realised in Togo.

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The National Security, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs Ministers, on Wednesday March 1, 2017,  jointly paid a working visit to the Yendi Municipality.

They met with leaders of the two chieftaincy divides in the Dagbon State.

The Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs Minister, Samuel Kofi Dzamesi, told the Dagbon Regent that they were on a familiarization tour of the region.

“Our visit today is for us to introduce ourselves to you and to see the way forward in ensuring peace in the Northern Region.”

He expressed President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo’s disquiet about the incessant chieftaincy stalemate in Dagbon.

“President Nana Akufo Addo is very interested in ensuring peace, security, law and order in this country.”

He said government will find a permanent solution to the stalemate, and stressed the need for dialogue between the two factions.

According to him, government will corroborate with the traditional councils, and the regional and national house of chiefs to deal with all unresolved chieftaincy disputes in the country.

“We as a government puts security and peace issues ahead of everything because if there is no peace there wouldn’t be any development. We understand that development can come through our majesties, Imams and pastors, and that is why religious affairs is attached to the chieftaincy ministry.”

The National Security Minister, Hon. Kan Dapaah, said the two ministers will collaborate to promote peace and security, as he assured the Dagbon Regent saying, “I look forward to paying regular calls, seek advice, guidance and constant blessings.”

The Dagbon Regent, Kampakuya Naa Abdulai Andani, blamed Dagbon’s insecurity on what he described as wobbly security arrangements in the past.

He however commended President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo for promising not to interfere in the Dagbon chieftaincy dispute. He also showed appreciation to government functionaries’ frequent visits to his palace.

They later met the Regent for the Abudus, Boling-Lana Mahamadu Abdulai and his elders. The Boling-Lana assured government of maximum peace and unity in Yendi and its environs.

He called for concerted efforts to find a lasting solution the age-long Dagbon chieftaincy dispute.

The Northern Regional Minister, who doubles as Chairman of the Regional Security Council, accompanied the ministers to Yendi.

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By: Abdul Karim Naatogmah/citifmonline.com

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The tweet comes a day after the newly elected President of The Gambia, Adama Barrow, was formally sworn into office.

Mahama asked to intervene

Former President Mahama was asked to continue his mediation role in the effort to resolve the Gambian political impasse.

In an ECOWAS meeting held on the sidelines of the inaugural ceremony of President Akufo-Addo, Mr. Mahama was asked to continue to assist President Muhammadu Buhari as co-mediator in the Gambian issue.

In a telephone conversation, President Akufo Addo personally conveyed the ECOWAS decision to Mr. Mahama and expressed his confidence that with his help, President Buhari would be able to realize a peaceful resolution of The Gambian impasse.

Background

There has been heightened tension in that country after long time ruler Jammeh, decided to reject results of their December 1 election, weeks after he had conceded defeat to the opposition leader, Amadu Barrow.

West African Leaders earlier deployed a standby force to the Gambia after several efforts to compel Yahyeh Jammeh to step down proved futile.

The move came on the back of attempts by West African Leaders including a committee led by Nigeria’s Muhammadu Buhari and Ghana’s John Mahama, failed to convince Jahmmeh who has ruled the Gambia for 22 years to concede.

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By: Marian Ansah/citifmonline.com/Ghana

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