Samuel Atta Akyea, the Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South has expressed surprise at the resignation of Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu as Majority Leader. Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, who holds the record for being Ghana’s longest-serving lawmaker, announced his resignation formally during an important meeting at the presidency in Accra on Wednesday. His resignation comes at a time when there […] The post Our
Kenya has waived entry fees for passport holders from South Africa and six other countries, following widespread criticism of the recently introduced $30 fee. The move aims to boost tourism and attract business travellers. Previously, all foreign passport holders were subject to visa requirements, but the government’s decision sparked backlash for potentially increasing travel costs […] The post Kenya
Police personnel are currently stationed at the Osino Presby Senior High and Technical School following a physical confrontation between students and some community members from Nsuapemso in the Fanteakwa South District, which resulted in one death. The incident occurred on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. The personnel who have mounted surveillance are also patrolling the school’s […] The post One
In a surprising turn of events, Majority Leader Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has tendered in his resignation with immediate effect, prompting anticipation of a significant reshuffle within the majority parliamentary leadership of Read More... The post Breaking
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is considering disconnecting power supply to the Parliament of Ghana on Wednesday, February 21, due to an outstanding debt exceeding GH₵23 million. This potential action is part of the ongoing “Operation Zero Balance” initiative which aims to recover unpaid debts from various customers. The inclusion of Parliament among the […] The post Parliament
Over the weekend, the Ghana Immigration Service organised a fitness walk for its Officers and Staff of the Service drawn from the National Headquarters, Kotoka International Airport, Tema and Central East Regional Commands. The walk, which took place in the early hours of the morning, saw participants gather at the GIS headquarters in Accra before […] The post GIS organizes Health Walk for
Former Finance Minister Seth Terkper has expressed scepticism about President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s decision to replace Ken Ofori-Atta with Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam as Finance Minister. According to Mr. Terkper, the change comes at a critical time when the country is under an IMF programme, suggesting that it might be too late for Dr. […] The post Amin
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has directed the committees on education, finance, culture, and tourism to explore factors leading to the seeming extinction of local languages in the country and provide appropriate recommendations for consideration. This follows concerns raised by Members of Parliament about the growing neglect of local languages, particularly in schools across […] The post Parliament
Sunyani East’s Member of Parliament, Kwasi Ameyaw-Cheremeh, has been nominated as the Presiding Speaker for Friday’s parliamentary proceedings. This development arose due to the absence of Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, and his two Deputies, Joseph Osei Owusu and Andrew Asiamah Amoako. In accordance with the new standing orders, the nomination of Kwasi Ameyaw-Cheremeh as […] The post Ameyaw-Cheremeh
The Minority in Parliament is demanding the vetting of five Ministers of State who have been reassigned by the President to other ministries. The caucus contends that before the reassignment of the ministers, the president announced that he had relieved them of their portfolios in government with immediate effect, hence warranting the need for the […] The post Re-assigned
The Member of Parliament for Bolgatanga Central, Isaac Adongo, has referred to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s removal of Ken Ofori-Atta as Finance Minister as mere ‘window dressing.’ Window dressing is the act or an instance of making something appear deceptively attractive or favourable. It can also mean something used to create a deceptively favourable […] The post Akufo-Addo’s
The newly appointed Finance Minister, Mohammed Amin Adam, has declared his commitment to aggressively pursue revenue mobilization to bolster the country’s finances to meet expenditure targets. Amin Adam, appointed by President Akufo-Addo to succeed Ken Ofori-Atta on Wednesday, February 14, outlined his strategy during an interview on the Citi Breakfast Show on Thursday. Expressing his […] The post I’ll
Ken Ofori-Atta, the former Minister for Finance, will soon be named Senior Presidential Advisor on the Economy, The Chronicle has learned. He is also to be named as the President’s Special Envoy on International Investment and Capital Markets, deep-throat sources have told The Chronicle. The Minister for Finance is not the only person to be […] The post Ofori-Atta to be appointed
The Parliamentary Candidate for the Abuakwa South Constituency, Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, has urged students to draw inspiration from the life of the late Joseph Boakye Danquah. He also urged the students to carry the profound lessons from Danquah’s life and turn them into actions that propel Ghana forward with resilience, unity and steadfast commitment to […] The post Draw inspiration
Citi News has gathered that barring any last-minute decision, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo may announce a major shake-up in his government today, Wednesday, February 14th, 2024. This will mark Akufo-Addo’s major ministerial reshuffle since assuming office in January 2017. With barely ten months to the 2024 polls, the President is expected to announce significant […] The post Akufo-Addo
Information reaching DAILY GUIDE indicates that President Akufo-Addo has made changes to his government with some prominent ministers losing their positions to new entrants while others have been moved Read More... The post Ministerial
Archibold Cobbina THE MALLAM ATTA Market, located in the Ayawaso Central Municipality in Accra, will be redeveloped into a modern market complex and a shopping mall, Municipal Chief Executive Read More... The post Mallam Atta Market To Become Modern Market
Minister of State at the Finance Ministry, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has been announced as the new Minister of Finance. He takes over from Ken Ofori-Atta who was relieved of his duties by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo in a major government reshuffle on Wednesday. In February 2023, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam was announced Minister […] The post Amin Adam replaces Ofori-Atta
The Deputy Minority Leader in Parliament, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, has expressed scepticism regarding President Akufo-Addo’s recent ministerial reshuffle, deeming it belated and unlikely to yield significant results. In a major ministerial reshuffle announced on Wednesday, February 14, President Akufo-Addo relieved the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori Atta, of his duties. The reshuffle has also impacted […] The post Akufo-Addo’s
Tensions flared in Ghana’s Parliament on Tuesday, February 13, as a seemingly routine exchange of pleasantries took a dramatic turn between Members of Parliament Kennedy Agyapong and Sylvester Tetteh. The incident occurred when Sylvester Tetteh, the MP for Bortianor-Ngleshie-Amanfro, attempted to extend greetings to Kennedy Agyapong, MP for Assin Central upon the latter’s entrance into […] The post Ken
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