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Samson Lardy Anyenini sat with his panel to discuss relevant issues that made headlines during the week.

The three-hour show began with a discussion on a campaign for the consumption of local rice following a statement by the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) that it is in talks with 20 major importers of rice into Ghana to get them to rely on locally produced rice for both domestic consumption and export.

The spotlight was also put on the battle between the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) and the Auditor-General as the latter has filed a suit against the former for investigating him over certain procurement discrepancies at the audit service.

The Auditor-General is seeking among other reliefs, a declaration from the court that EOCO has no “statutory mandate to investigate the Audit Service for any breaches under the Public Procurement Act, 2003 (Act 663)”.

He also wants an order of injunction restraining EOCO, its officers, agents or any of assigns from investigating the Audit Service over any alleged procurement breaches.

The December 17 referendum which has stoked debate in the country was also tabled for discussion. A nationwide referendum will be conducted on December 17, 2019, to enable citizens to decide if an entrenched clause in the 1992 Constitution Article 55(3) needs to be amended to permit political parties in Ghana to participate in local government election.

While the ruling New Patriotic Party is going for a ‘YES’, the opposition is urging electorate to vote ‘NO’.

Enjoy the show below