Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the NPP’s vice presidential candidate, has urged the people of Gonjaland to support a political party with a stronger track record of delivering development. He contends that since achieving development is the real goal of democracy, it is the responsibility of the electorate to choose political …
Read More »“4 people who have decided to go Independent do not amount to cross-carpeting” – Kufuor to Bagbin
John Agyekum Kufour, the former president of Ghana, believes that the four parliamentary candidates’ intention to run in the 2024 election cannot be interpreted as cross-carpeting. He believes that the current impasse in Ghana’s Parliament should not have resulted from their decision, which has no bearing on the current Parliament. …
Read More »Alan begins Northern Regional tour
As Alan Kyerematen’s Caravan crew swoops down on the Northern Regions, bringing with them new hope and a rejuvenated vision, excitement has exploded. Ahead of the general election on December 7, regional executives from the Movement for Change’s North East and Upper East Regions are meeting with chiefs, elders, youth, …
Read More »Akufo-Addo, Bawumia government has clearly lost control over the economy – Sammy Gyamfi
Sammy Gyamfi, the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) National Communications Officer, voiced harsh criticism of the present administration, which is headed by President Akufo-Addo and Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, during an appearance on Joy News Newsfile on November 9. Gyamfi claimed that the Akufo-Addo/Bawumia administration had “clearly lost control of …
Read More »“When we wanted to introduce free SHS, Mahama said it was 419” – Bawumia
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumiahas, the NPP’s vice president and presidential candidate, emphasized the importance of the Free Senior High School policy in closing the wealth and poverty gaps in society and accelerating Ghana’s progress. Since the Akufo-Addo administration implemented the Free SHS policy in 2017, more than 5.7 million children have …
Read More »“Parliament is meant to serve the people, not to push party agendas” – Kennedy Agyapong
Outgoing Assin Central Member of Parliament (MP) Kennedy Agyapong has issued a dire warning that the very livelihood of Ghanaian workers may be in jeopardy due to the country’s ongoing legislative impasse. Agyapong emphasized the possible impact on public sector salaries, a problem that goes right to the core of …
Read More »2024 Election: Napo storms Savannah Region
Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh, the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) vice presidential candidate, stressed that the Savannah Region was created to promote development for the Gonjaland rather than to sow discord. He expressed this opinion when he paid a courtesy call at the Ndewura Jakpa Palace in Damongo, Savannah Region, to …
Read More »NLC secures injunction against CLOGSAG’s strike
A court injunction prohibiting the strike by the Civil and Local Government Staff Association, Ghana (CLOGSAG) has been obtained by the National Labour Commission (NLC). The Association claims that the industrial action coincides with the government’s deadline of October 31 to fulfill their requests. This comes after notice was given …
Read More »Court throws out Charles Bissue’s suit against OSP
Charles Bissue sued the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), but the Human Rights Court dismissed his case and ordered him to pay GHS10,000 in fees for wasting the court’s time. In order to intimidate him, Mr. Bissue had claimed that the OSP had illegally secured an arrest warrant. But …
Read More »5 NDC MPs files Private Member’s bill to abolish betting tax
Five National Democratic Congress (NDC) MPs have proposed a private member’s bill to eliminate the 10% withholding tax on gaming and betting winnings. Alhassan Suhuyini (Tamale North), Isaac Adongo (Bolgatanga Central), Teddy Safori Addi (Ayensuano), Francis Xavier Sosu (Madina), and Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson (Ajumako Enyan Esiam) are the MPs …
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