The recently announced lithium deal has ignited a heated debate, with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) labelling the government’s proclamation of securing a 10% royalty a “celebration of mediocrity.” The NDC contends that while the government asserts Barari DV will be subjected to a 35% corporate tax rate, there exists a pressing need for clarity […] The post Lithium
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has promised to construct affordable houses for teachers if voted into power in 2024. According to him, his empathy arises from the struggles caused by the 2-year advance rent scheme. The former president says he wants to prioritize this housing scheme as part of […] The post My next
The Director of the Ghana School of Law (GSL), Yaw Oppong, has called on Parliament to carefully consider criticisms and proposed amendments surrounding the controversial lithium mining deal. Pressure on the government has intensified amid concerns that the agreement shortchanges Ghana’s resource potential and long-term benefits. Public debate has erupted around the $250-million project in […] The post Lithium
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has urged the government to urgently review the laws and policies on mining in the country, especially regarding green minerals. This call comes in the wake of the government’s lithium lease agreement with Barari DV, which has faced significant criticism from the public. Green minerals are crucial for the development […] The post Lithium
The Executive Secretary of the National Media Commission, George Sarpong, says his outfit may pardon any of the 12 stations cited for various infractions if they express remorse and stop airing unethical content. Asomafo TV, Adwenpa TV, Diamond TV, Nkabom TV and eight others were given a final warning by the National Media Commission and […] The post Inappropriate
Eunice Lasi, the New Patriotic Party’s former parliamentary candidate for the Sege Constituency, has left the party and officially declared her intention to contest the Sege seat as an independent candidate in the 2024 elections. She has also instructed her supporters to deface all her posters that have NPP backgrounds. Madam Eunice Lasi disclosed her […] The post NPP’s
The 2nd part of November 2023 witnessed an increased rate of 64.7% of reported cases of unethical and unlawful content on the Ghanaian airwaves, according to a joint report released by the National Media Commission (NMC) and the National Communications Authority (NCA). According to the two entities, this figure is higher than the first-fortnight report […] The post Fake
The Head of the Local Government Service, Ing. Dr. Nana Ato Arthur, has asked that all local government staff aspiring for assembly positions in the upcoming District Assembly Elections, scheduled for December 19, should immediately resign from their positions if they emerge victorious. Nana Ato Arthur, who urged all Ghanaians to participate in the District […] The post Resign
Emmanuel Nii Okai Laryea, a parliamentary candidate hopeful for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Odododiodio, has expressed his disappointment with the comment made by the incumbent Member of Parliament, Edwin Nii Lantey Vanderpuye. Vanderpuye stated that only Mr. Michael Yarboi Annan, who had been disqualified from the race, could retain the Odododiodio parliamentary seat […] The post Claims
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