The National Democratic Congress (NDC) will meet with its Members of Parliament (MPs) to discuss the appointment of their new leadership, according to Fifi Kwetey, the party’s general secretary. After certain party MPs petitioned the National Executive Committee (NEC) to halt the selection of the new leadership of the party …
Read More »Individual Bondholders petition Togbe Afede XIV
On January 26, the Individual Bondholders Forum (IBF) requested assistance from Agbogbomefia Togbe Afede XIV of the Asogli State to help exclude them from the Domestic Debt Exchange Program (DDEP). The organization claims that the problem is extremely important to them and their way of life. Senyo Hosi, the convener …
Read More »Diasporan investment key to Ghana’s economy- Alex Dadey
Alex Dadey, executive chairman of the KGL Group and chairman of the board of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre, has urged the government to emphasize diasporan investment as a remedy for Ghana’s economic problems. In his opening speech on Day 1 of the inaugural Kwahu Summit, Alex Dadey discussed his …
Read More »Waakye kills 5: Suspected food poisoning,40 others affected
Five people have reportedly died after eating a meal of rice and beans, popularly known as waakye, they bought from a food joint at Oyibi Bush Canteen Junction, in Accra. About 40 people were reportedly affected, out of which five, including a pregnant woman and a lotto vendor, died. The …
Read More »“2023 is your year of roads” – Amoako-Attah to Kwabre East chiefs
According to the Minister of Roads and Highways, Kwasi Amoako Attah, the ruling New Patriotic Party cannot afford to lose control of its political fortunes in the Kwabre East Constituency since it is still a stronghold there. Although the area’s roads are terrible, he believes that this does not indicate …
Read More »Minority announces public hearing on the audit of the COVID-19 expenditure
The National Democratic Congress (NDC), led by the minority caucus in Parliament, has announced that it would hold a public hearing on February 7, 2023, followed by a roadshow to educate Ghanaians about the government’s spending on COVID-19 and the present economic situation. The party claims that in order to …
Read More »Africa Business Dialogues: VP Bawumia proposes focus on three broad areas for AFCFTA success
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, vice president, has suggested three major areas of attention that, in his opinion, can aid the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in bringing about the necessary transformation for Africa. Dr. Bawumia said that although the AfCFTA has laid the groundwork for Africa’s transformation, its full potential …
Read More »Extend Minority leadership mandate to May 2023 – 60 NDC MPs to NEC
The national leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) have been urged to reverse their decision to replace the leader of the Parliamentary Minority caucus by 60 NDC Members of Parliament (MPs). The party leaders, according to the NDC MPs who signed the statement, failed to take into account the …
Read More »President Akufo-Addo appoints new Chief of Air Staff
As of today, January 26, 2023, President Akufo-Addo has chosen Air Vice Marshal Frederick Asare Kwasi Bekoe as Chief of Air Staff. In accordance with the provisions of Article 212 of the constitution, the appointment was made after consultation with the Council of State. This comes after his predecessor, Air …
Read More »Minority will not accept any increase in the size of government – Ato Forson
Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the recently appointed Minority Leader, has issued a warning that the Minority would oppose any move by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to increase the number of his appointments. At his first news conference after being appointed by the NDC leadership, Mr. Forson, a member of …
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