Here are six key facts about Kwame Owusu Danso:

1. Reality TV Breakthrough 
Elijah Kwame Owusu Danso first gained fame in 2008 as a contestant on Ghana’s edition of the Nescafe African Revelation competition. He was part of the hiplife group Echo, which won the competition and found moderate success in the local music scene.

2. Hiplife Star
As part of Echo, Danso, then known as Echo Elijah, contributed to hit tracks like Gologolo and Shikome. After the group split in 2011, he pursued a solo career under the name E-Nice.

 

3. Married to Kwesi Pratt Jr.’s Daughter
In 2015, Danso married Maame Ama Pratt, daughter of veteran journalist Kwesi Pratt Jr. Maame Ama Pratt is a television host on Pan African TV and CEO of M.A.P Concepts Ghana, organisers of the Obaasima Summit.

4. Called to the Bar
Last year, Danso was called to the Ghana Bar alongside over 1,000 new lawyers, including prominent figures such as Minister of Foreign Affairs Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey and NLA Director-General Samuel Awuku.

5. Public Relations Career
Before entering politics, Danso built a career in public relations, working as a PR Consultant for Empire Builders, the developers of Trasacco Valley, and other corporate entities in Ghana.

6. Broadcast Journalism
Currently, Danso hosts Good Morning Africa, a current affairs and political talk show on Pan African TV, blending his background in law, media, and activism to engage with national issues.

Alan Kyerematen’s choice of Danso as running mate aligns with his goal of involving more youth in governance, as the 40-year-old represents a dynamic mix of talent in law, media, and public service.

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The Organisation is amongst other things, asking the Office of the Special Prosecutor to thoroughly examine the $245 million expenditure used in hosting and organising the games, held from March 4 to March 23, 2024.

Speaking to the media, president of the Forum for Accountable Governance and private legal practitioner, Kwame Owusu Danso, said that at the heart of their concerns are issues regarding the lack of transparency, accountability, and value for money and alleged potential breaches in procurement, conflicts of interest, and other forms of corruption in the allocation of funds for the games.

Thus, in their request for an investigative report into the matter, they are seeking an inquiry into the following;

1. Vendor selection and procurement processes

2. Contract awards and payments to vendors

3. Quality and delivery of services and goods

4. Potential conflicts of interest and favoritism

5. Compliance with financial regulations and laws

Also, the specific areas of concern include;

1. Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) payment_: Investigate the $3.6 million payment to GBC for production and broadcasting rights, including the discrepancy in payment amounts and the outsourcing of technical production.

2. Food expenditure_: Investigate the $15 million expenditure on food for 5000 participants for 18 days, including:

– Who was given the contract?

– Breakdown of the cost per participant per day

– Quality and delivery of food services

3. Media accreditation: Investigate the amount stated for media accreditation for the games, including:

– Who was awarded the contract?

– Breakdown of the costs of $4.6 Million

– Quality and delivery of services

4. Vendor payments: Investigate payments to all vendors, including those providing services for venue preparation, security, transportation, and accommodations.

5. Expenditure management: Investigate the overall management of the $245 million budget, including any potential mismanagement, waste, or corruption.

Owusu Danso has therefore expressed his confidence in the Office of the Special Prosecutor to delve into the matters for determination and provide an exhaustive inquiry to address the varying questions on the minds of many Ghanaians.

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