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Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), formally introduced Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, his running mate, to the party’s national officials. Today, July 1, 2024, the presentation was held at the party headquarters located in Asylum Down, Greater Accra Region. In compliance with the NPP …

MTN Ghana has arranged a forum on ethics and fraud prevention for its suppliers, vendors, and business partners at MTN House in Accra. The forum’s topics this year included MTN’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) policies, data security and privacy, combating corruption and bribery, and the significance of moral corporate …

Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, the Minister of Finance, has strongly advised the public to abstain from any speculation regarding the current problems facing the cedi and to avoid taking any measures that would cause the currency to become even more unstable. This caution follows remarks made by Bolgatanga Central Member …

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has issued a warning to Ghanaian politicians, stating that they should take note of the recent events in Kenya, particularly as the nation gets ready for a pivotal election on December 7. The Speaker urged politicians, especially members of Parliament, to ensure …

This Wednesday, July 3, 2024, the Minister of Finance is expected to go before Parliament to respond to a pressing inquiry over the National Cathedral project’s expenses from Patricia Appiagyei, the Deputy Majority Leader. Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has stated that the Minister will be questioned about the National Cathedral …

On Friday, June 28, the executive board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) authorized the second evaluation of Ghana’s US$3 billion loan program. The most recent clearance permits the government to receive an immediate payout of US$360 million to support economic recovery. The decision was made subsequent to the nation …

A Bloomberg study published on Friday, June 28th, stated that during the first half of 2024, the Naira, the currency of Nigeria, has underperformed all other currencies worldwide. According to a Bloomberg analysis, the Central Bank of Nigeria’s attempts to fortify the Naira have been impeded by devaluation, a lack …

Yaw Acheampong Boafo, the president of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA), has demanded an end to the politicization of the country’s legal system. His comments coincide with the nation’s growing political analysis of prominent legal decisions. On Sunday, June 30, at the Martyrs of the Rule of Law Remembrance Service …

Alhaji Animu Mohammed Adams has been removed from his role as the National Democratic Congress’s (NDC) Northern Region Director of Elections. The NDC is the main opposition party. The party said in a letter dated June 19, 2024, and signed by General Secretary Mr. Fifi Kwetey, that Mr. Animu Mohammed …

The Ghana Police Service has stated that it has been aware of certain media stories implying that Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, the Inspector-General of Police, has been requested to take a leave of absence. In contrast to what has been reported, the IGP and Police are still on duty. “We …