As the national elections on December 7 draw near, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, the National Chief Imam of Ghana, has urged political figures and interested parties to put peace first. With election season well underway and emotions high, Sheikh Sharubutu has called on politicians to conduct themselves with decency and …
Read More »NPP warn Ghanaians against NDC’s “crafted false narrative” of being unfairly treated by EC
The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), according to the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), has a “despicable reputation of throwing allegations around without substantive evidence.” The party said it was regrettable that the NDC claimed to have found some inconsistencies in the 2024 provisional voter register and questioned why, in …
Read More »Akufo-Addo affirms Affirmative Action Bill 2024
The Affirmative Action Gender Equity Bill 2024 has been formally signed into law by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. The law, which was approved by Parliament in July, intends to address the sociocultural, political, and economic inequalities that have historically placed women at a disadvantage because of patriarchal structures and …
Read More »“Let’s promote responsible mining; banning it will cost youth jobs” – National House of Chiefs President
The National House of Chiefs President, Ogyeahoho Yaw Gyebi II, has dismissed demands for a complete ban on mining operations in Ghana. Rather, in order to encourage safe mining, the President of the National House of Chiefs is pushing for stricter rules. His position is in response to growing political …
Read More »Mahama doesn’t respect chiefs, clergy and Imams – Napo
John Mahama, the former president, has received advice not to disparage respected imams, pastors, and chiefs without cause. Mahama’s recent words against religious and traditional leaders seem to be an expression of exasperation, according to Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) vice presidential candidate. Following remarks interpreted …
Read More »Mahama attributes the drop in cocoa production on government incompetence
Ghana’s cocoa output has decreased, and the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) leader, Mr. John Dramani Mahama, has criticized the incumbent administration for it, citing rampant theft and poor management. Speaking during a gathering with the Ahafo Regional House of Chiefs as part of his campaign tour, Mr. Mahama questioned …
Read More »Gomoa West NDC constituency chairman arrested over DRIP clash
Mohammed Kassim, the chairman of the Gomoa West constituency for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has been taken into custody at the Bakaano police station in Cape Coast. The chairman was arrested for an unspecified reason, but family sources believe it may have something to do with the recent altercation …
Read More »Bawumia promises to construct mini harbour and sea defense in Sege
If elected as the next President of Ghana, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has promised to build a mini harbour and a maritime defense system for the residents of Sege. In addition to promoting economic growth by enhancing the infrastructure for the regional fishing …
Read More »I’ll restore automatic posting after school – Mahama assures nursing trainees
John Mahama, the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) presidential candidate for 2024, claims that the next administration he leads would bring back automatic posting for nursing students upon graduation. During a brief campaign stop at the Ntrotroso College of Nursing and Midwifery in the Asutifi North Constituency, Mr. Mahama gave the …
Read More »“$58m National Cathedral is comparable to an abandoned galamsey site” – Ato Forson mocks gov’t
Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minority Leader in Parliament, has taken a strong stance against the National Cathedral project, calling the building site the “world’s most expensive swimming pool” and harshly criticizing it. Dr. Forson vented his dissatisfaction on Tuesday, September 17, on Twitter over the project’s lack of progress. …
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