The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has established deadlines for choosing a parliamentary candidate for the upcoming Ashanti Region by-election in Ejisu. Following the passing of Dr. John Ampontuah Kumah, an NPP member of parliament, this election procedure is taking place. Nominations for prospective parliamentary candidates will commence on Tuesday, April …
Read More »Exempt all health facilities from current unannounced and unscheduled load shedding exercises – Minority to gov’t
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is now implementing unannounced and unplanned power load shedding. The Minority in Parliament is advocating for the exemption of health institutions from this practice. In addition, they want an assessment to determine the dependability and capacity of hospitals’ alternative power supply systems. The Minority …
Read More »Mahama vows to separate sports from youth ministry
In an effort to better serve the needs of Ghana’s youth, National Democratic Congress flagbearer Mr. John Dramani Mahama has revealed plans to restructure the Ministry of Youth and Sports. Speaking on March 29, 2024, during the NDC’s National Youth Wing Secretariat and Campaign launch, Mr. Mahama emphasized the need …
Read More »Let’s unite, reflect and appreciate the sacrifice of Jesus Christ to humanity – Bawumia’s Easter message to Ghanaians
The 2024 Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has called on Ghanaians to unite, reflect and appreciate the sacrifice of Jesus Christ to humanity and the values he embodies on the occasion of Easter. The season marking the momentous event on the Christian calendar, the …
Read More »I applied for speedy hearing of Dafeamekpor’s case – Attorney General
Godfred Dame, the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, asked a prompt hearing on the South Dayi MP Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor’s request for an injunction to stop President Nana Akufo-Addo’s cabinet nominees from being approved. His remarks come in response to the National Democratic Congress’s (NDC) criticism of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo …
Read More »Anti-LGBTQ+ bill: Methodist Church to meet President Akufo-Addo
The Methodist Church of Ghana has responded forcefully to President Akufo-Addo’s alleged hold-up in enacting the Sexual Human Rights and Family Values Bill, 2021. The church announced intentions to meet with President Akufo-Addo personally to discuss the issue, with the Presiding Bishop, Most Reverend Dr. Paul Kwabena Boafo, leading the …
Read More »Lawyer John Kumah to be buried May 18
The late Deputy Finance Minister Lawyer John Ampontuah Kumah’s final funeral is scheduled for Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Onwe in the Ejisu Municipality of the Ashanti Region. The day before the funeral, the late member of parliament for the Ejisu constituency will have his body laid in state. The …
Read More »Gov’t wants $100m private funding to complete the Saglemi Housing Project – Oppong Nkrumah
The Saglemi Affordable Housing project is being completed with the help of investors who are willing to provide $100 million in private financing. This was revealed by Minister of Works and Housing Kojo Oppong Nkrumah during a March 28 PM: Express Business Edition show that aired tonight on JoyNews. The …
Read More »GRIDCo cuts off power to several areas of Accra – ECG
The Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) is being blamed by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) for the inconsistent power supply, or dumsor, that exists in certain areas of the Greater Accra region. The power distributor stated in a statement dated Thursday, March 28 that GRIDCo’s reduction in power supply …
Read More »I’ve really delivered on my promises – Bawumia to traders
Mahamudu Bawumia, the vice president, claims that he has nearly fulfilled every commitment, which is why he should be elected president of the nation in 2024. Bawumia listed around thirty projects that he had committed to and carried out during the previous seven years as vice president. Speaking on Wednesday, …
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