The planned protest by Organized Labor against the 15% Value Added Tax (VAT) on electricity has been deferred. Organised Labour called on the government to fully remove the new tax and threatened to carry out the demonstration in spite of the government’s suspension of the policy to allow for additional …

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the Vice President and NPP Flagbearer, claims that if he is elected President, Ghana will have a new, “friendly” flat tax system. The NPP flagbearer gave a speech to the people on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, in Accra, outlining his vision and priorities for Ghana. He stated …

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia cannot absolve himself of the “mess” of the Akufo-Addo-led government, according to former president John Dramani Mahama. As the current presidential candidate of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) in 2024, he claims that Dr. Bawumia cannot claim he is not involved in the government’s …

In the event that he is elected president, Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia, the vice president and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has pledged to bring digital and streaming platforms for Ghanaian artists. Dr. Bawumia claims that this will have a major impact on the nation’s creative sector. ‘Ghana’s Next …

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential candidate for 2024, claims that if elected, national service will not be mandatory. The Vice President stated, “I think it’s time to rethink the concept of our current National Service Scheme in order to help our youth get jobs.” He made …

The scheduled implementation of the 15 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) on residential electricity consumption has been officially suspended by the government. Therefore, the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCO) have been directed by the Ministry of Finance to cease enforcing the tax. On …

After obtaining artifacts at the Manhyia Palace that were stolen from Kumasi approximately 150 years ago, Ashanti overlord Otumfuo Osei Tutu II claims to have restored the spirit and soul of the Ashanti people. In 1874, seven golden artifacts were taken from Kumasi and ended up at the Fowler Museum …

The leader and founder of the Ghana Union Movement, Rev. Christian Kwabena Andrews, also known as Osofo Kyiri Abosom, claims that he and the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer are in a two-horse race for the general election of 2024. Speaking on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, on the Ghana …

As the head of the Economic Management Team (EMT), Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has made it apparent that he lacked the authority to make decisions. In its capacity as a cabinet subcommittee, he made it clear that the EMT could only offer recommendations. It could not implement them. At …

A minimum of three years in prison and a maximum of five years in prison have been approved by Parliament for those found to be knowingly endorsing, sponsoring, or assisting LGBTQ+ activities. Moreover, a minimum sentence of six months and a maximum sentence of three years await those found guilty …