Naa Fuseini Seidu Pelpuo IV, the Overlord of Wa, is concerned about the rising incidence of serial killings in the region. A middle-aged motorist was killed in the most recent instance; his body was found behind a trailer with his neck cut. This adds to the string of enigmatic security …
Read More »Bagbin advocates for a legislative cap on the number of Supreme Court justices
There should be a legislative limit on the number of Justices nominated to Ghana’s Supreme Court, according to Speaker of the Parliament Alban Bagbin. At the moment, the constitution stipulates that there must be nine judges, but it does not state how many can serve. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo …
Read More »NPP has been good to Wechiau; We will vote for Bawumia – Wechiau Paramount Chief
The leaders and populace of Wechiau, located in the Wa West constituency of the Upper West Region, have pledged to support the NPP’s candidates this time around because of the party’s long-standing dedication to the region’s development. According to the Chiefs, NPP flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s decision to formally “announce …
Read More »Any attempt to illegally freeze salaries would lead to legal action – CETAG warns gov’t
The Colleges of Education Teachers Association (CETAG) leadership has vowed to escalate its indefinite strike until the government implements the arbitral ruling and agreed service terms. It has also said that it would oppose any unlawful attempts to freeze members’ pay. Beginning in June, CETAG has maintained that its strike …
Read More »President Akufo-Addo inaugurates 320 Housing Units for Police Service in Tesano
The commissioning of 320 new housing units for the Police Service in Tesano, Accra, by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is a significant step towards improving the welfare of Ghana’s security forces. This achievement is a critical first step in enhancing national security and safety and is evidence of the …
Read More »Minority delays Mid-year budget presentation over MPs common fund
The absence of the Minority Caucus has caused a delay in the presentation of the 2024 mid-year budget review to Parliament. The Minority MPs are reportedly protesting the hold-up in the payment of their common funds, according to media reports. Today, Tuesday, July 23, 2024, the Finance Minister, Dr. Mohammed …
Read More »Minority suspends #OccupyBoG demo again, sets August 13 as new date
The second protest planned by the Minority in Parliament is aimed at forcing the resignation of Dr. Ernest Addison, the governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), and his two deputies. The demonstration has been rescheduled for August 13 instead of July 30. The National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) 2024 campaign …
Read More »Hon. Nicholas Amankwah tackles Amenfi East town roads with bitumen
The Western Region’s Wassa Amenfi East constituency’s Member of Parliament, Hon. Nicholas Amankwah, has graciously allowed the bitumen to be applied on the roads in Wassa Akropong Town. The incumbent opposition MP has given local contractors the go-ahead to start renovating and reconstructing the roads in Akropong Town. The member …
Read More »President Akufo-Addo nominates two judges for Supreme Court
There have apparently been two nominations made by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for appointment to the Ghanaian Supreme Court. The candidates are Justice Sophia Rosetta Bernasko Essah, a justice of the Court of Appeal, and Prof. Richard Frimpong Oppong, a legal scholar and fellow of the Ghana Academy of …
Read More »Mid-Year Budget Review: Reduce cost of electricity to boost business growth – AGI
The government has been urged by the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) to reduce the high energy expenses incurred by industry in its forthcoming mid-year budget review. AGI claims that this action will shield local business owners from financial ruin brought on by excessive production expenses. This request was made …
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