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The Electoral Commission (EC) has refuted allegations by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) of attempts to manipulate the 2024 General Elections in favour of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP). The NDC, while criticising President Akufo-Addo over his comments about not relinquishing power to someone he once defeated, argued that he had been emboldened by […] The post We
The Minority in Parliament has staged a walkout ahead of the approval of Ministers and Deputy Ministers-designate by President Akufo-Addo. The group asserts that the current economic and power crises are the result of the government’s mismanagement, necessitating decisive action rather than new ministerial appointments. Speaking ahead of the adoption of the Appointments Committee report, […] The post Minority
Parliament has approved the nomination of nine Ministers of State by President Akufo-Addo. The President in his first ministerial reshuffle since 2017 designated Dr Bernard Okoe Boye as the Minister of Health, Lydia Seyram Alhassan as the Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources, and Dakoa Newman as the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection […] The post Parliament approves
This pledge was made by the Chief of Staff Akosua Frema Osei-Opare on behalf of President Akufo-Addo at the 3rd African Media Convention (AMC) on Thursday, May 16, 2024. Addressing an audience comprising over 2,000 media practitioners, policymakers, scholars, and stakeholders from across the African continent, Madam Osei-Opare said the pivotal role of the media […] The post Govt
Parliament has approved a loan facility of 150 million dollars from the World Bank intended to fund the ongoing Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) project, which aims to address flooding issues in the capital. The loan was approved despite the opposition from the minority caucus. The minority group contended that an earlier loan […] The post Parliament
Effective 30th June 2024, 65 registered professional bodies including the Ghana Bar Association and the Ghana Journalists Association risk having their membership being struck out from the national register of companies for failing to submit their annual accounts and update their certificate of membership. According to the Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC), it […] The post GBA,
The Chief Justice, Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, has stressed the significance of instilling an understanding of the law in students. As part of her mentoring initiative, she administered the oath of office to the newly appointed executives of the Justice Club at Chemu Senior High Technical School. In her address, Justice Torkornoo highlighted the […] The post Chief
A wave of sorrow swept over relatives, sympathisers, and constituents as they assembled to witness the arrival of the remains of the late Ejisu Member of Parliament, Dr John Ampontuah Kumah. The late MP’s remains were conveyed to Ejisu and later to his Donaso residence for the burial and final funeral rites, which will take […] The post Relatives,
Ahead of this year’s elections, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has assured that Ghana’s image as Africa’s beacon of democracy will remain intact. The President’s remarks come as the nation prepares for the 2024 general elections, a pivotal test for the country’s democratic institutions. Observers both within and outside Ghana are closely monitoring the process. […] The post Election
The Majority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has stated that no constituency has been left without representation in parliament. His statement comes in response to the Minority Leader, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, who expressed disappointment over the delay in electing a representative for the residents of Santrokofi, Akpofu, Likpe, and Lolobi (SALL). The 2020 elections […] The post No
The Member of Parliament for Tamale North, Alhassan Suhuyini, has accused President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo of having an interest in the removal of the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng from office. A petition from the former Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu, seeking to remove the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, has been forwarded to Chief Justice Gertrude […] The post Suhuyini:
The Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi, has mocked Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), using his campaign slogan “IT IS POSSIBLE.” In a Facebook post on Friday, May 17, Gyamfi listed several perceived failures of the Akufo-Addo/Bawumia government, framing them within the “IT IS POSSIBLE” […] The post It
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has administered the oath of office to Mr Kwabena Boateng, the newly elected Member of Parliament for the Ejisu constituency in the Ashanti Region. Mr Boateng emerged victorious in the recent by-election, securing 27,782 votes, which accounted for 55.8% of the total ballots cast. His closest contender, Mr Kwabena […] The post Bagbin swears
The Minority in Parliament has dismissed the government’s directive to halt the increase in the prices of cement, calling it an unrealistic and unlawful move. This comes after the Minister for Trade and Industry, K.T. Hammond, instructed cement manufacturers to halt price increases and publish their retail prices to curb arbitrary price hikes. The Minority […] The post Minority
President Akufo-Addo has urged journalists to utilise their platforms to raise awareness about pressing global issues, with a particular focus on climate change. He encouraged African media to use their influence to intensify discussions on this vital subject, underlining the importance of educating and rallying the public for joint action. Addressing the 3rd African Media […] The post Use
Students at St. Mary’s Seminary and Senior High School (SMASCO) in Lolobi, in the Oti Region, have called for intervention to address severe water and sanitation issues on campus. The lack of potable water has forced students to fetch water from the Dayi River, leading to concerns about potential outbreaks of infectious diseases and other […] The post SMASCO
On Sunday, 12th May 2024, the beloved Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams (‘Papa’), Presiding Archbishop and General Overseer of United Denominations of Action Chapel International, turned 67 years old. To God be the glory for how far He has brought this great servant of His from the miry clay to the hilltop (Psalm 40:2). The Scriptures are […] The post Archbishop
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Member of Parliament for North Tongu, has lodged a petition with the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), seeking an investigation into the sale of six hotels owned by the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) to Bryan Acheampong. Ablakwa revealed that documents in his possession indicate that […] The post Ablakwa
South African voters living in Algeria, Egypt, Iran, Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Syria will cast their votes at their respective foreign missions between between 07:00 and 19:00 local time. South Africans living abroad will be the first set of voters to cast their ballots on Friday, ahead of the main polls on 29 May. […] The post South Africans abroad begin to cast their
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