The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has vehemently denied reports that some individuals in the party have been intimidating experienced Members of Parliament, hence their decision not to seek re-election. Eighteen (18) Members of Parliament have resolved not to seek re-election in the NPP’s parliamentary elections on January 27, 2024. This voluntary exit has sparked significant […] The post Claims
In a virtual ceremony, Global Media Alliance, a leading integrated marketing and communications giant, launched the much-anticipated Ghana Beverage Awards (GBA), setting the stage for a year of celebration and recognition within the beverage industry. The launch event paved way for nominations scheduled from January 11, 2024 to February 26, 2024, via the official website, […] The post GBA
The Education think tank, Africa Education Watch, is demanding clarity from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) regarding its plans to review the free Senior High School policy. The Executive Secretary of the think tank, Kofi Asare, argues that the NDC’s flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, does not need to conduct a stakeholder engagement before deciding on […] The post No
The Chairman of the Constitutional, Legal, and Parliamentary Affairs Committee of Parliament, Kwame Anyimadu-Antwi, is confident that the committee will finish amending the clauses of the bill on the promotion of proper human sexual rights and Ghanaian family values, also known as the anti-gay bill, between February and March this year for it to be […] The post We
The Member of Parliament for the North Tongu constituency, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has refused to apologize to the Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Rev. Dr. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah, for accusing him of fleeing the country while a contract he supervised is being probed. In a post on social media, Ablakwa accused the President of […] The post I do not owe
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has tasked the new Offinsomanhene, Nana Dwamena Akenten II, to look for a new candidate to replace Nana Ama Serwaa Nyarko, the current Queen mother of Offinso. The Asantehene said he wants a candidate who can smoothly work with the newly enstooled Omanhene, such that, she will be willing […] The post Otumfuo
The Head of Local Government Service, Dr. Nana Ato Arthur, has urged local government staff to exercise caution in their duties and refrain from engaging in any political activities. He emphasized that the service would sanction staff found breaking the rules. Addressing the press during a media engagement organized by the Local Government Service to […] The post Don’t
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has dismissed calls to shield experienced Members of Parliament (MPs) from competition in their parliamentary primaries, citing the core principles of democracy. This comes in response to recent remarks by Kwame Ayimadu-Antwi, MP for Asante Akim Central, who expressed frustration with the party’s seeming lack of support for seasoned lawmakers. […] The post NPP
Sheela Oppong Sakyi, a legal practitioner and strategist at the office of the First Lady, says she has what it takes to defeat incumbent MP for Dome-Kwabenya, Sarah Adwoa Safo, in the upcoming NPP Parliamentary primaries. Confident in her ability to secure victory, Sheela asserts that she is the ideal candidate to help the NPP […] The post NPP Primaries: Dome-Kwabenya
A Deputy Minister for Finance and Member of Parliament for Ejisu in the Ashanti Region, Dr. John Ampontuah Kumah, has reiterated the government’s commitment to pursuing wealth creation programs in 2024 to benefit the country’s teeming youthful population. The Deputy Minister for Finance, in charge of Wealth Creation, in a statement welcoming the New Year, […] The post We’ll
The Cybers Security Authority (CSA) has barred cybersecurity service providers, establishments, and professionals without licences from operating in Ghana effective January 1, 2024. This stern action comes in the wake of the December 31, 2023, deadline set by the Authority for these entities to obtain a licence or accreditation to operate lawfully in the country […] The post CSA
Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has announced plans by Parliament to seek legal interpretation over President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s decision not to sign some Bills passed by the House. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, last year, refused to sign the Criminal Offences Bill of 2022, the Witchcraft Bill, and the Armed Forces Bill of […] The post Parliament
The National Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has heavily criticized the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, for arresting the Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), Kofi Ofosu Nkansah. Mr. Nkansah was arrested on January 10, 2024, by the Special Prosecutor for allegedly campaigning with NEIP money […] The post Sanitise
The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) is bent on embarking on its planned nationwide strike over what it deems as the government’s failure to negotiate their conditions of service. The General Secretary of UTAG, Dr. Eliasu Mumuni, says discussions on base pay, based on market premiums, are the single most important issue that will […] The post We’ll
Flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has taken a swipe at the alleged corrupt dealings of the current government, stating that corruption is currently on the loose and running all over the country without control. Mahama, during his tour of the Volta region on Thursday, said the New Patriotic Party […] The post Corruption
The First Deputy Speaker and Member of Parliament for Bekwai, Joseph Osei-Owusu, has intensified his campaign for COP Alex Mensah ahead of the New Patriotic Party’s parliamentary primaries. The Bekwai MP, who is not seeking re-election, has openly endorsed the candidature of the retired Police Officer and urged delegates to vote massively for him. In […] The post NPP
The Minority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for Adaklu, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has justified his warning to people contemplating rigging the December elections in the Volta Region. He advised individuals nursing plans to rig the 2024 polls in the Volta Region to write their will before attempting to execute such a sinister move. Agbodza, […] The post Write
The National Service Secretariat (NSS) has promised to pay arrears owed previous personnel by the end of this week. In December last year, the secretariat issued a press statement announcing the payment of the arrears owed to personnel from January 2023 to May 2023 and promised to pay the outstanding arrears from June and allowances […] The post Arrears
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