After the prices of several petroleum products decreased in the most recent pricing window, the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) Ghana is requesting a considerable decrease in the costs of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). The Chamber’s request comes after fuel and gasoline prices decreased by nearly 8% on January 1, …
Read More »Galamsey fight: Lands Minister lauds Ghana Armed Forces
The Ghana Armed Forces(GAF) have received special praise from the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Mr. Samuel A. Jinapor (MP), for their unwavering support of the ministry’s programs and efforts aimed at preserving the environment. On January 5, 2022, Vice Admiral Seth Amoama, the Chief of Defence Staff, had …
Read More »President Akufo-Addo appoints Ofori-Atta as caretaker of Trade Ministry
Ken Ofori-Atta, the finance minister, has been nominated by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to serve as the ministry of trade and industry’s acting minister. This comes after Alan Kwadwo Kyeremanten, the actual minister, resigned. On January 5, 2023, Mr. Kyerematen submitted his resignation to the president. It is anticipated …
Read More »“We all have roles to secure power in 2024” – Asiedu Nketiah to NDC supporters
Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, the National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has said that the party’s success in the general elections of 2024 will be the result of a team effort. In an effort to help the party win the 2024 elections, he said that all candidates who failed …
Read More »Dr Eric Nkansah has been confirmed GES Director-General
On October 19, 2022, Dr. Nkansah was named acting director-general of the GES. Prof. Kwasi Opoku-Amankwa was replaced by him because the administration deemed his services no longer necessary. His nomination was contested by several teacher unions, notably the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), who urged the President to …
Read More »President Akufo-Addo accepts Alan Kyerematen’s resignation
The resignation of Trade Minister Alan Kyerematen has received the approval of President Akufo-Addo. The President has since instructed Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to serve in that capacity until a permanent replacement is named. On January 5, 2023, Alan Kyerematen gave the President his letter of resignation. The New Patriotic …
Read More »Use appointees’ resignations to reduce the size of your gov’t – Akufo-Addo told
Nii Amartei Amartey, a lecturer in political science at the University of Professional Studies – Accra (UPSA), has recommended President Akufo-Addo not to replace Ministers who leave his government. The professor’s statement follows the resignation of the present administration’s Minister of Trade and Industry, Alan Kyerematen. According to sources close …
Read More »CETAG resumes suspended strike today
As of today, January 6, 2023, the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) will resume its strike. On December 19, 2022, CETAG suspended a strike and began working again. However, the group pointed out the following in a statement issued on January 5, 2023: “Following a meeting held …
Read More »NDC to elect flagbearer on May 6; filing fee is Ghc 500,000
Party members who are interested in running for president of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), the opposition party, in 2024 must pay filing fees of 500,000 and nomination fees of 30,000 each. On Saturday, May 6, voting for both the presidential and parliamentary candidates will take place simultaneously. The party’s …
Read More »Alan Kyerematen resigns as Trade Minister
Alan John Kwadwo Kyerematen, the minister of trade, has left the cabinet. The minister submitted his letter of resignation to President Nana Akufo-Addo on January 5, 2023, according to many people close to him. There have long been rumors that the person known as “Alan Cash” wants to run for …
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