The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has urged President Akufo-Addo to allay his concerns in advance of the 2024 election by bringing charges against those responsible for the killing of eight citizens during the 2020 election. According to a statement released by the NDC’s director of communications, Kakra Essamuah, the party …
Read More »“Undoubtedly, the economic catastrophe we face is self-inflicted and caused by this gov’t” – Mahama
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, has stated that the current government is to blame for the economic difficulties facing Ghanaians. The former president claimed during his speech at the 9th Ghana CEO Network Business Cocktail that his 24-hour economy policy will provide relief to the aggrieved …
Read More »‘Ghana Beyond Aid’ plan has turned Ghana into a beggar nation – Mahama jabs Akufo-Addo
The Akufo-Addo-Bawumia-led government has come under fire from former president John Dramani Mahama for abandoning the 40-year national development plan and enacting the Ghana Beyond Aid agenda, which he claims has turned Ghana into a “beggar nation.” Mahama stated that the Ghana Beyond Aid policy has not been successful during …
Read More »Asenso-Boakye pledges Ghana’s backing for global climate change initiatives
The Minister of Works and Housing, Francis Asenso-Boakye, has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to international initiatives that seek to decarbonize the building and construction industry in an effort to combat climate change and its effects on people’s lives, communities, and livelihoods. At the second Ministerial Meeting on Urbanization and Climate …
Read More »Oforikrom residents demonstrate against bad roads in community
Numerous residents of the nearby communities in the Oforikrom Municipality, including Boadi, Emena, Apemso, Appiadu, Kokoben, Kotei, Deduako, and others, have flocked to the streets in protest of the inadequate road system in the enclave. The area’s irate citizens bemoan the fact that getting around is difficult due to the …
Read More »Bagbin promises to pass Anti-LGBTQ+ bill before Parliament goes on Christmas break
Before the House adjourns for the Christmas holiday, Speaker of the House Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin predicts that the anti-LGBTQ bill will be passed. He claims that the bill is supported by both the majority and minority parties in parliament. Speaking on Thursday, December 7, on the floor of Parliament, …
Read More »You cannot impose import restrictions – IMF to gov’t
The Ghanaian government has been informed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that it is not permitted to impose or increase import restrictions for the purpose of maintaining a balance of payments. This is a commitment made in the IMF bailout package to provide Ghana with about $3 billion in …
Read More »Parliament approves 2024 budget after headcount
The 2024 budget was ultimately approved by Parliament in spite of strong opposition from the Minority. Following the headcount, 138 votes were cast in the majority caucus and 136 in the minority caucus. Following the conclusion of the debate on Wednesday, November 29, Speaker of the House Alban Bagbin called …
Read More »Family of the late Lawyer Anthony Akoto Ampaw calls on Speaker of Parliament
Lawyer Anthony Akoto Ampaw, who passed away, was a fervent supporter of accountability, openness, and sound governance. His influence on the legal history of our nation will never be forgotten, as he was committed to advancing social justice and inclusive development. Adorably referred to as “Sheey Sheey,” he was a …
Read More »Present the Barari DV lithium agreement to Parliament – Minority to government
The Minority in Parliament is requesting that the government present the specifics of the lithium mining agreement with Barari DV to the house for review and approval. The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) and former Chief Justice Sophia Akufo, among other influential parties, have denounced the contract as colonial and …
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