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The leadership of the Trades Union Congress has received assurances from Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), that he will cut government spending and use the money saved to raise worker salaries. On May 29, 2024, in Accra, Dr. Bawumia provided the promise during a …

The $12 million that was given to the contractor working on the Pwalugu Multipurpose Irrigation Dam project, according to the Ghana Irrigation Development Authority (GIDA), was only a mobilization payment. The contractor, Messrs Power Construction Corporation of China (POWERCHINA), was to receive payment of US$48.5 million as a mobilization fee …

Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame is being fiercely defended by the New Patriotic Party (NPP), which maintains that despite allegations made by the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Dame’s character is untarnished. Following a press conference hosted by the National Democratic Congress (NDC), the New Patriotic Party (NPP) reacted, accusing Attorney …

Godfred Dame Yeboah, Minister of Justice and Attorney General, must step down or be fired immediately and without conditions, according to a demand made by the National Democratic Congress (NDC). The party claims that Mr. Dame ought to face criminal charges in addition to President Akufo-Addo’s dismissal. The demand was …

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, vice president and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has denied claims that the Akufo-Addo-led administration has spent recklessly, claiming that money has been wisely used for the long-term sake of the country. In his remarks, Dr. Bawumia emphasized the administration’s dedication to responsible financial management during …

On December 2, 2024, the Electoral Commission is going to hold a special voting session in advance of the general elections that are set for December 7. Voting ahead of the general election day is possible for a select group of registered voters, such as members of the media and …

The Ghana National Association of Small Scale Miners’ members have demanded the prompt resignation of its officials, claiming poor leadership and a disdain for the organization’s well-being. The executives were accused by the members in a statement of operating the association without responsibility or following the constitution since their election …

The public has been alerted by the Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) to the concerning trend of flash floods in the nation and is being urged to pay more attention to the early warning information that the agency releases. Flash floods are large-volume, abrupt local floods that happen quickly within six …

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has placed the bursar, matron, and storekeeper of Somé Senior High School (SHS) under arrest for allegedly stealing school-owned food supplies. They were identified by the GES as Alex Obuadi (storekeeper), Yorm Dzikumu (matrons), and Richard Ametorxe (bursar) in a press release announcing their interdiction. …

Ghana’s public debt increased by GH¢46.4 billion in the first two months of 2024, to reach GH¢658.6 billion ($53.1 billion), according to figures from the Bank of Ghana. As a result, the debt to GDP ratio of the nation is 62.7%. According to the Bank of Ghana’s May 2024 Summary …