Hon. Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, majority leader and minister of parliamentary affairs, has informed the Special Delegates that H.E. Alhaji Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is a guy with great intellectual qualities who is prepared to govern the country in the current era. Speaking on Wontumi Radio this morning, Friday, August 25, 2023, Hon …
Read More »Newly appointed NDC Director of Elections Omane Boamah promises to bring back party to power
Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, the National Democratic Congress’s (NDC) recently appointed Director of Elections and IT, has pledged to work hard to restore the party to power. Dr. Omane Boamah said in a statement that he is humbled by the appointment and has accepted the position of director of …
Read More »Omane Boamah, Prof Alabi, Mahdi, Samuel Sarpong others appointed to top positions in NDC
New appointees have been made to significant party positions by the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC). The nominations were disclosed in a press release that was signed by the general secretary of the NDC, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey. The new nominations were purportedly agreed at the NDC’s National Executive Committee meeting …
Read More »Alan is the only marketable candidate for NPP – Tema West MP
Alan Kyerematen, the former Trade Minister, is the only viable contender among the 10 would-be presidential candidates of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), according to Carlos Ahenkorah, MP for Tema West. The key player on the Alan campaign team claimed that the former trade minister stands out in terms …
Read More »E-Levy is a “nuisance tax” scrap it – Duffour advises gov’t
Dr. Kwabena Duffuor, a former Finance Minister, has recommended that if the Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy) is not bringing in enough money as anticipated, the Akufo-Addo administration should abolish it. He called the E-Levy a “nuisance tax” and suggested that it be repealed if its revenue goals are not being …
Read More »Breaking the 8 will be difficult – Hon Eugene Boakye Antwi
The incumbent New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) effort to win the 2024 general elections will be challenging, according to Eugene Boakye Antwi, Member of Parliament for Subin Constituency. He contends that in order to actually end the eight-year cycle of governance, the party needs to take initiatives or develop action plans. …
Read More »Gov’t pledged to fulfill all upcoming financial obligations to domestic bondholders
The government has expressed its gratitude to all parties involved, particularly bondholders who willingly participated in the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) after the government issued a request for participation. The first coupons of the tendered bonds were due on August 22, 2023, in accordance with the terms and conditions …
Read More »“If you say you have turned the corner, what did you find in turning the corner? Duffour questions Finance Minister
Kwabena Duffuor, a former Finance Minister, has questioned “what corner” Ghana’s faltering economy has reportedly turned because, in his opinion, the data suggests otherwise. Mr. Ofori-Atta stated on July 1, 2022, “we took what was then a very difficult but necessary decision to request support from the IMF to implement …
Read More »“There are a lot of corrupt people,thieves in my own ministry” – Amoako-Attah confirms
Mr. Kwasi Amoako-Attah, the Minister of Roads and Highways, has claimed that his department is full of “thieves” and “corrupt” individuals who help and abet haulage truck drivers who cross Ghana’s borders with loads that weigh far more than the required amount. “There are a lot of corrupt people, there …
Read More »“I don’t fear going to jail at all” – Assin North MP Gyakye Quayson declares
Assin North MP James Gyakye Quayson, who is now on trial for perjury and forgery, has stated his unwavering faith in Ghana’s criminal justice system. When asked if he was worried about going to jail if found guilty, the troubled congressman responded, “No, why should I? I have faith in …
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