Ken Thompson, former Chief Executive Officer of Dalex Finance, has delivered a scathing critique of former President Nana Akufo-Addo’s administration, accusing it of running the economy aground. Speaking on Channel One TV‘s Face to Face on Tuesday, Thompson expressed frustration over the former government’s handling of key issues. “They run the economy aground,” Thompson stated, […] The post Akufo-Addo
Ken Thompson, former Chief Executive Officer of Dalex Finance, has delivered a scathing critique of former President Nana Akufo-Addo’s administration, accusing it of running the economy aground. Speaking on Channel One TV‘s Face to Face on Tuesday, Thompson expressed frustration over the former government’s handling of key issues. “They run the economy aground,” Thompson stated, […] The post Akufo-Addo
?Ken Thompson, former Chief Executive Officer of Dalex Finance, has expressed his disappointment in former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta’s management of Ghana’s economy, particularly criticizing the government’s excessive borrowing. In an interview with Umaru Sanda Amadu on Channel One TV’s Face to Face on Tuesday, March 25, Thompson recounted his earlier warnings to Ofori-Atta about […] The post Ken
Retired General Thomas Oppong-Peprah, the immediate past Chief of the Defence Staff, has expressed his excitement about retirement, describing it as a long-awaited period of freedom. According to him, stepping down from active service has granted him the luxury of setting his own schedule, free from the demands of official duties. Reflecting on his 41 […] The post ‘After
A heavy rainstorm in Accra on Tuesday evening caused significant disruptions, including an uprooted tree that fell in front of the Kotobabi Police Station around 5:00 PM, damaging property and injuring a passerby. The fallen tree landed on a moving salon car with registration number DV 5886 W, trapping its occupant and causing a hand […] The post Rainstorm: Fallen tree
Government is expected to raise $1.1 billion in 2025 to settle outstanding payments owed to ENI for gas supply. These payments include monthly invoices, letter of credit (LC) replenishments, and overdue arrears. This financial commitment was revealed during a high-level meeting between Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, Energy Minister John Abdulai Jinapor, and ENI […] The post Govt
Energy and Green Transition Minister John Abdulai Jinapor has pledged a thorough effort to recover the missing containers belonging to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) or their monetary value. An investigative report has revealed that over 1,300 containers belonging to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) cannot be accounted for at the Tema Port. […] The post John
Energy and Green Transition Minister John Abdulai Jinapor has confidently stated that the longstanding power challenges, commonly referred to as ‘dumsor,’ in the Ashanti Region have been effectively addressed. Speaking on the progress made on Citi FM‘s Eyewitness News on Tuesday, Jinapor highlighted the significant improvements to infrastructure aimed at ensuring a stable power supply. […] The post John
President John Dramani Mahama has taken a significant step in addressing three petitions submitted by various individuals seeking the removal of the Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkonoo. In accordance with Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution, the President has forwarded the petitions to the Council of State to begin the mandated consultation process. The announcement was […] The post Mahama
Energy and Green Transition Minister John Abdulai Jinapor, has condemned the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) for awarding contracts for materials it could not clear from the port, describing the situation as irrational and indicative of poor procurement practices. An investigative report revealed that despite financial challenges, ECG awarded contracts to two firms to clear […] The post John
Administrator of District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF), Michael Harry Yamson, has emphasized his commitment to addressing developmental disparities across Ghana’s districts. He pledged to collaborate closely with the Ministry of Local Government to achieve these objectives. Speaking during his swearing-in as the Administrator of DACF on Tuesday, March 25, Mr Yamson said, “I thought long […] The post I’ll
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the recent robbery and murder of mobile money vendors in the region. The victims, Patricia Nimako and Gideon Owusu Sarpong, were attacked in separate incidents at Krofrom and Kwadaso on February 13 and March 10, 2025, respectively. Addressing the media on March 25, […] The post A/R:
The downpour accompanied by strong winds wreaked havoc at the ANC Mall in East Legon, Accra, on Tuesday evening, leading to the collapse of the car park shed and significant damage to over 50 vehicles. Viral videos on social media showed the shelter covering the parking area was torn down by the force of the […] The post Over 50 cars damaged as ANC Mall car park shed
Parliament has approved the sum of 3.2 billion Ghana Cedis for the Ministry of Roads and Highways for the year 2025. The Ghana Highway Authority, under the Ministry, aims to recruit 137 staff to make up for the shortfall from the creation of new regions and the establishment of regional offices as part of the […] The post Parliament approves GHS3.2bn for Roads and
Over 1,300 containers belonging to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) cannot be accounted for at the Tema Port, according to a report. Prof Innocent Senyo Acquah, Chairman of the investigative committee, noted that while ECG claimed to have 2,491 uncleared containers filled with cables and other essential equipment, an independent audit at the port […] The post Over
Parliament has approved an amount of GHS 1.2 billion for the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition for the 2025 fiscal year. The allocation aims to support key initiatives focused on improving electricity distribution and advancing Ghana’s transition to renewable energy. As part of its objectives for 2025, the Ministry is expected to procure and […] The post Parliament
President John Dramani Mahama has sworn in Michael Harry Yamson as the Administrator of the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF). The decision follows a unanimous recommendation by the Appointments Committee, which endorsed Yamson’s approval based on his demonstrated competence, extensive knowledge, and exceptional skills in addressing matters relevant to the role. Michael Harry Yamson appeared before […] The post Mahama
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has launched a scathing critique of the current NDC government, accusing them of prioritising propaganda over governance and failing to deliver on promises to the Ghanaian people. “Mr. Speaker, it is very clear to us that our friends in government today were only interested in propaganda politics,” Afenyo-Markin declared in Parliament […] The post Afenyo-Markin:
Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga has praised President John Dramani Mahama for delivering on his promises, describing him as a “talk and do” leader. Speaking in Parliament, Ayariga highlighted key policy changes outlined in the 2025 budget that align with Mahama’s campaign commitments. “Mr Speaker, the budget clearly establishes President John Dramani Mahama as a talk […] The post ‘2025
The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has criticized the Mahama administration, accusing it of being on a path to collapsing businesses in Ghana. He asserted that the government lacked clear plans for job creation, support for fisherfolk and farmers, and private sector development. Afenyo-Markin further alleged that the Mahama administration is just focused on persecuting political […] The post Mahama
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