Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, has stressed the Asante kingdom’s tenacity and declared that any attempts to marginalize or disparage it will fail. During a durbar held at Manhyia Palace on Thursday, February 8, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II emphasized the kingdom’s resilience in spite of its past setbacks. The …
Read More »University Unions suspend strike
The Teachers and Educational Workers Union (TEWU), the Senior Staff Association of Universities of Ghana, and other associated unions have called off their weeks-long work strike Following discussions with the government regarding their terms of service, during which some of their main concerns were addressed, the suspension took place on …
Read More »Organized Labour suspends demo over 15% VAT on electricity
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 …
Read More »My administration will introduce a very simple, citizen and business-friendly flat tax regime – Bawumia
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 …
Read More »Don’t run away from your mess – Mahama replies Bawumia
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 …
Read More »Bawumia promises tax incentives for film producers and musicians
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 …
Read More »National Service will no longer be mandatory – Dr Bawumia
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 …
Read More »Finance Ministry tells ECG to suspends 15% VAT on electricity
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 …
Read More »I’ve restored the spirit and soul of the Asante – Otumfuo marks 150th Anniversary of Sagrenti War
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 …
Read More »2024 election is between the NDC and GUM – Osofo Kyiri Abosom
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 …
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