John Akologu Tia, a former minister of information, has passed away. The NDC’s Upper East Regional Communications Officer, Abdallah Salifu, confirmed the news, stating that he passed away following a brief illness. He said that on Sunday, March 24, Mr. Tia passed away at the Upper East Regional Hospital. Politician …
Read More »GRA Workers’ Union slams Bawumia over harassing businesses comments
The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, made comments on the revenue mobilization strategies used by the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), which the Ghana Revenue Authority Workers’ Union has vehemently condemned. In a meeting with the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dr. Bawumia highlighted …
Read More »I’ll be more accountable to Ghanaians because I will face the people again after 2024 – Dr. Bawumia
The Flagbearer of the NPP, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has said that if elected into office as President, he will be more accountable to Ghanaians than his main contender, former President John Mahama, whom he said, will not be accountable to the people because he will not seek re-election. Speaking at …
Read More »2024 Elections: Ghana needs problem solvers, generational thinkers and people with integrity – Dr. Bawumia
The Vice President and Flagbearer of the NPP, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has outlined a number of qualities, he believes Ghana’s next leader must possess, to move the country forward to the next level. Speaking at the NPP International Conference in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Saturday March 23, Dr. Bawumia said, …
Read More »“Give NDPC more constitutional powers to lead long-term national development planning” – GIP
A position paper about the 2024 presidential election has been given to political party leaders by the Ghana Institute of Planning (GIP). The document offers political parties a framework for formulating their manifestos and setting priorities for their policies in order to tackle the nation’s most important development and urban …
Read More »Speaker was either misled or misinformed – Attorney-General writes
Concerns have been expressed by the Attorney General over Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin’s claim that the House is unable to discuss the nomination of new ministers and deputies nominated by President Akufo-Addo because of a Supreme Court order. Godfred Dame asserts that Parliament is free to move on with …
Read More »“Missing laptops do not contain information, so there are no risks” – EC assures political parties
The Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC) responsible for Corporate Services, Dr. Bossman Asare, has urged Ghanaians to maintain composure in light of the missing Commission equipment. He claims that nothing important that might jeopardize the integrity of the votes on December 7 is on the lost computers. Following …
Read More »Apologize for suspending approval of ministerial nominees – Atta Akyea to Speaker
Speaker Alban Bagbin’s move to halt the approval of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s recently nominated ministers has drawn criticism from Samuel Atta Akyea, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Abuakwa South. Akyea suggests that an apology would be fitting for the mistake. The Speaker stated that Rockson-Nelson Etse K. …
Read More »Ghana to launch 5G mobile internet services in September – Ursula Owusu-Ekuful
Ghana’s intentions to launch 5G mobile internet services by September 2024 have been formally announced by Minister of Communication and Digitalization Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, demonstrating the government’s commitment to growing the digital economy. The minister emphasized the significance of adopting 5G technology for national growth and restated the ministry’s continued efforts …
Read More »Call off strike – National Labour Commission orders Teacher Unions
The three striking teacher unions have received an order from the National Labour Commission (NLC) to cease their strike action. The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), and the Coalition of Concerned Teachers (CCT) announced a nationwide strike on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, …
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