The Minority Leader, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has stated that the Minority in Parliament saved Ghana $150 million by challenging the government’s tax waiver for 42 companies under the One-District-One-Factory initiative. He explained that due to the Minority’s objections to some of the assessments of the companies, the exemptions were revised from $459 million to […] The post Tax
The Electoral Commission (EC) has disclosed that some Ghana Card numbers used to register some individuals in the ongoing voter registration process at the Pusiga District Registration Centre on May 13, 2024, were fraudulent. It was discovered that about 17 individuals had used the counterfeit Ghana Card numbers during the ongoing Voter Registration Exercise at […] The post Ghana
The Minority Leader, Cassiel Ato Forson, has alleged that $65 million of the $200 million allocated for the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development Project (GARID) was misused. Despite the Minority’s strong opposition, Parliament approved an additional $150 million loan facility from the World Bank for the GARID project on Friday, May 17, 2024. In […] The post $65m GARID
Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams, the Founder and Presiding Archbishop of Action Chapel International, has urged stakeholders to uphold honesty and fairness in this election year. He warned that failure to adhere to these principles could have negative consequences. He highlighted the high levels of pain and suffering in the country, which have led to a significant […] The post Election
The National Youth Organizer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Salam Mustapha, has assured Ghanaian youth that they will not regret voting for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as the next President of Ghana. Addressing the youth at the “Youth Connect” platform in the Northern Region, Salam Mustapha emphasised that Dr Bawumia is committed to the needs […] The post Youth
The Minister for the Interior, Henry Quartey, has firmly refuted claims that the government is illegally enlisting members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) into the security services. The Minority in Parliament has accused the government of illegally recruiting NPP members into the security services in anticipation of the 2024 general elections. The caucus claims […] The post Govt
Dr. Bernard Okoe-Boye, the Minister of Health, has made a significant contribution to healthcare facilities in Accra by donating a bus to Lekma Hospital and an ambulance to the University of Ghana Medical Centre. This support, as Dr. Okoe-Boye explained, is intended to enhance the operational capabilities of these hospitals. During the handover ceremony, Dr. […] The post Dr.
The Communications Officer for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi, has alleged that the petition by Martin Amidu is part of a larger plot orchestrated by President Akufo-Addo to oust the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng. This follows Martin Amidu’s petition to President Akufo-Addo to remove the Special Prosecutor citing several infractions as the basis […] The post Amidu’s
The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has received the petition filed by the Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, against the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) over the sale of some hotels to the Minister for Agriculture, Bryan Acheampong. Mr Ablakwa, on Thursday, May 16, petitioned CHRAJ […] The post SSNIT
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has recommended that the Bank of Ghana (BoG) consider implementing a currency board in place of the existing central bank system. The IEA posits that this approach will aid in maintaining the Cedi as a legal tender, emphasising that the currency board would ensure that Cedis in circulation are […] The post Adopt currency
Organised Labour has raised concerns about the ongoing divestiture of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) shares in four hotels to Rock City Hotel, owned by Bryan Acheampong, the Minister of Agriculture. The group has consequently urged the government to suspend the process, warning of a potential nationwide strike by workers. SSNIT is […] The post We’ll
The Ministry of Works and Housing has categorically affirmed that the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) Project has responsibly managed the $200 million allocated for its operations. This statement comes in the wake of accusations from the minority caucus suggesting mismanagement of the project’s funds. In a statement issued on Monday, the Ministry […] The post We’ve
The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Parliamentary Candidate for Tano North, Dr. Gideon Boako, has provided support to 50 apprentices in the constituency by offering GH¢1,000 seed capital to each of them. This assistance follows their graduation from various professional training programs on Sunday, May 19. In a Facebook post on Monday, May 20, Dr Boako […] The post Gideon
A 16-year-old girl has died with several others sustaining injuries of varying degrees after a rainstorm wreaked havoc in Jachie in the Bosomtwi District of the Ashanti Region. The storm, which occurred on Thursday, May 16, 2024, ripped off the roofs of over 50 houses and other structures, leaving parts of the community without electricity. […] The post A/R:16-year-old
The Minority in Parliament has accused the government of illegally recruiting NPP foot soldiers into the security services ahead of the 2024 general elections. The caucus alleged that all NPP Parliamentary Candidates have been offered 30 slots for recruitment into the various security services in a calculated attempt to compromise the December polls. The Minority […] The post Election
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo met with the leadership of Parliament on Monday, May 20, 2024. This included the leadership of both the Minority and Majority Caucuses. This was made known by the Minority Leader, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, in a press statement. According to Ato Forson, the meeting, held at the Presidency, was convened […] The post Akufo-Addo
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has announced the termination of its long-running scholarship scheme, citing the implementation of the Free Senior High School (SHS) initiative by the government. In its place, the board has established the Cocoa Board Education Trust, aimed at providing essential primary school infrastructure in underserved cocoa-growing communities. According to the chairman […] The post Free
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has outlined strategies to stabilise the depreciation of the Cedi. The IEA mentioned that many of these strategies need to be implemented starting from Monday, May 20, and others should be executed concurrently to ensure maximum effectiveness. The IEA emphasised that these strategies should focus on addressing the fundamental […] The post IEA
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has expressed its apprehension regarding the continuous instability of Ghana’s Cedi. The IEA pointed out that the cedi has depreciated by 99.99% from 1983 to 2024, attributing the blame to successive economic managers for their inability to tackle the cedi issue effectively. The IEA underscored the lack of proactive […] The post Ghana’s
Health Minister, Dr Bernard Okoe-Boye, has called on nursing trainees to back the Akufo-Addo administration in its efforts to disburse their allowances. He acknowledged that some allowances are still outstanding, but assured that the government is making strides to settle these arrears. He contrasted this with the previous government, which he said lacked the resolve […] The post Support
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