The former executives said they are hopeful that Mr. Ayisi Boateng will be appointed to a higher public office to enable him to advance his cause in the interest of members of the party and those of TESCON.

[contextly_sidebar id=”h1JGwXiqXWvheGxBY3PCnWa74xDyhYus”]In a statement copied to citifmonline.com, the group said Mr. Ayisi Boateng’s conduct continues to inspire them although they are unemployed.

They said in the light of the development, they were “waiting patiently for the right time to be fixed [in various positions].”

The group also chided members of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) for condemning Mr. Ayisi Boateng’s comment, arguing that they [NDC] did the same whilst in power.

‘NPP members more Ghanaian than others’ – SA High Commissioner

Ghana’s High Commissioner to South Africa, George Ayisi Boateng, among other things, suggested that some citizens are more Ghanaian than others, hence deserve better treatment and immediate attention from his outfit.

According to him, the “more Ghanaian” people, loyalists of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), must have their interests prioritized by all government appointees.

Read the full statement below:

We the past TESCON Presidents bring you greetings from our homes. Although unemployed and waiting patiently for the right time to be fixed, we wish to state emphatically that we are very proud of you, H.E. Ayisi Boateng, the High Commissioner to South Africa.

We have heard and read diverse backlash and attacks from “the babies with sharp teeth” in opposition regarding your statement at a TESCON meeting at Kumasi Technical University that TESCON members are your priority and to that extent, NPP members.

You have been our source of inspiration during our days in opposition and you continue to inspire us. Travelling from South Africa to attend our programs alone tells us to do more since there is hope for the future because we are always remembered by you.

“Onipa nua” affectionately called has proven beyond reasonable doubt that he has TESCON members at heart and we also pledge to be present any time you call on us, we are going to be present.

It is our fervent hope and prayer that very soon, you shall be appointed to an office in Ghana that will aid you to continue helping the youth as you have always envisioned. God continue to bless your positive thought’s for us.

TO PAST TESCON LEADERS

We shall by this call on former and past TESCON leaders in government to turn to TESCON members and aid us since they are our source of inspiration. We shall however forever be grateful to the likes of lawyer Justin Koduah Frimpong( CEO of YEA) ,lawyer Henry Nana Boakye aka Nana B (deputy CEO of NSS ), Mr Nelson Owusu  Ansah ( Ashanti regional youth organizer and YEA director) and many others for their immense support to TESCON in Ashanti region. We recognise your efforts. They have made TESCON members their priority and we really appreciate it.

TO THE OPPOSITION (NDC)

To the opposition, our only advice to them is to concentrate on fixing their tattered party just as the KB’s report is suggesting and stop creating something out of nothing because we all saw how they treated our TEIN counterparts.

It was very normal to treat TEIN members special but abomination now to treat TESCON members special. They must get over the elections shock and give proper opposition to the government for the formulation of better policies that will help develop the country.

………..SIGNED………..

Hon George Krobea Asante
Former TESCON President
GIMPA, KUMASI
Yiadom BOAKYE Emmanuel
Former  TESCON President
KNUST
Nana Osei
Former TESCON President
CSUC

Seth Osei Acheampong
Former TESCON President
University of Education, Kumasi
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By: Jonas Nyabor/citifmonline.com/Ghana

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The pair have been linked with moves to Tottenham, now managed by ex-Saints boss Mauricio Pochettino.

Southampton have already sold five players this summer.

“Jay Rodriguez and Morgan Schneiderlin will be in our line-up as we move into next season,” Krueger told BBC Radio Solent. “They will not be sold.”

Rickie Lambert, Luke Shaw, Adam Lallana, Dejan Lovren and Calum Chambers have all left the club this summer, despite Krueger previously saying Saints would not sell their key players.

He admitted to meeting officials from Tottenham last week, but said it was unrelated to the potential departures of Rodriguez, 25, and France international Schneiderlin, 24.

Rodriguez, who has been at St Mary’s since joining from hometown club Burnley in 2012 for a fee of about £7m, is currently sidelined with an anterior cruciate ligament injury.

Schneiderlin joined Southampton from Strasbourg in 2008 and played a key role in their rise from League One to the top flight.

The midfielder played for France at this summer’s World Cup in Brazil and has attracted interest from Arsenal, but is understood to favour a move to Spurs.

“We see them as a part of our core group of players,” added Krueger. “Those stories being passed around are quite simply false.

“I did meet Spurs officials in Toronto but not a word was exchanged about players of Southampton.”

Rickie Lambert, Luke Shaw, Adam Lallana, Dejan Lovren and Calum Chambers have all left the club this summer

Krueger denied that owner Katharina Liebherr was looking to sell the club or recoup her family’s investment, adding that the money they have received for the five players leaving St Mary’s will be invested back into the squad.

Southampton’s chairman also said that new manager Ronald Koeman was “100% involved in every single decision we are making” and apologised to supporters for a lack of communication over the past few weeks.

“We did not put any players up for sale,” he added. “To get the best deal we needed to stay silent. It was not in our style to leak things out.”

He accused the departed players of wanting to take a “shortcut to Champions League football” and said the club are close to adding to their squad, having already signed Dusan Tadic and Graziano Pelle this summer.

“Those players were wanting to have it immediately,” he said. “Once you end up with a group with that type of attitude you need to do what is best for the club. We did not make any decision on financial grounds.”

The former NHL ice hockey chief also said that Southampton’s executive director Les Reed was doing an “outstanding job”, despite criticism from supporters.

“I do not know if there are many other people that work with so much character and integrity on a daily basis,” he said. “He embodies the type of club we want to be.

“He does nothing but tell the truth. If people want to hear fairytales they are at the wrong club.

“We tell the truth and Les Reed has done an outstanding job in getting us the best deals for the players leaving the club, as he is getting the best possible deals for targets coming into the club.”

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Source: Sky Sports

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The 19-year-old, who completed a medical ahead of his move to the Emirates, becomes manager Arsene Wenger’s fourth signing of the summer.

Wenger has already boosted his squad with aquisition of Alexis Sanchez, Mathieu Debuchy and David Ospina, but Chambers will provide defensive cover following the departure of Bacary Sagna who joined Manchester City.

“We are very pleased that Calum has agreed to join us,” Wenger told the club’s official website. “The way he adapted to the Premier League last season with Southampton at a young age shows he has tremendous quality.

“He has a lot of the attributes that we look for in a young player and I am sure he will do well with us.”

Chambers said: “I am so happy to be signing for Arsenal. They are a team I have much admired for their playing style, and a team who have been one of the top sides in Europe for many years.

“I’m looking forward to joining up with my new team-mates today and beginning preparation for the season ahead.

“I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to everyone at Southampton FC for everything they have done for me and for making this move possible.”

Les Reed, Southampton’s executive director, said: “We are naturally disappointed whenever any of our Academy graduates leave the club, and that is very much the case with Calum’s departure.

“Calum made it clear to us that he did not see his future at Southampton.

“As such, it was crucial that we were able to negotiate a substantial fee that also reflects the work our staff have put into Calum’s development since he joined the club at the age of eight.”

Chambers is expected to make his first Arsenal appearance at the Emirates Cup 2014, over the weekend of August 2 and 3.

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Source: Sky Sports

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