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Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), has said that the party will put a “Buy Ghana First” policy into effect as part of its efforts to boost local economic development. During the NPP manifesto unveiling, Dr. Bawumia emphasized the need of giving local goods …

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has clarified that the recent move to stop accepting syndicated loans from international banks is a part of a larger plan to turn to local financing of the cocoa business. The board insisted that the change was intended to maximize the economic advantages of cocoa …

Cynthia Morrison, the member of parliament for Agona West for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has announced that she would run as an independent in the 2024 parliamentary elections. During a conversation with residents, the former Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection made this announcement. “God willing, I would …

Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, popularly known as NAPO, the vice presidential candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has boasted about the party’s accomplishments and asserted that the NPP has a superior track record in political office than the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC). To maintain the progress made thus …

Martin Adjei Mensah Korsah, the Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, has threatened to take legal action against contractors who, after being paid, neglect to complete important infrastructure projects in 35 municipalities. The Minister has issued a warning that failure by contractors to fulfill their commitments would result in …

The government’s refusal to reimburse suppliers for tablets and other educational supplies, together with the hold-up in marking the scripts for the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), have caused great alarm among the Minority in Parliament. Peter Nortsu-Kotoe, the ranking member on education, charged earlier today in a news conference …

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) and its presidential candidate, Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia, have been accused by Malik Basintale, the NDC’s deputy national communication officer, of stealing policies from their 2020 manifesto. Malik claims that NPP representatives produced proof of more than 50 stolen policies, including pledges to eliminate e-levy, build …

The Ghana Trades Union Congress(TUC) has chosen Bernard Owusu as its new leader. Mr. Owusu served as the General Transport Petroleum Chemical Workers Union’s (GTPCWU) National Chairman prior to being chosen as the TUC’s Chairman. He replaces Alex Opoku-Nyarko. With 347 votes, Bernard Owusu defeated Alex Opoku-Nyarko, who was running …

A nine-member presidential debate committee has been established by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) in an effort to interact with political parties as the general elections of 2024 draw near. The institution had earlier said that discussions for the vice presidency and presidency will take place in October and …

The Minority in Parliament has expressed concerns about the financial stability of COCOBOD, stating that the organization has had loan requests for cocoa purchases for the 2024–2025 harvest season turned down by foreign banks. The Minority claims that this development is a key symptom of the waning trust that international …