Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the Vice President and NPP Flagbearer, claims that if he is elected President, Ghana will have a new, “friendly” flat tax system. The NPP flagbearer gave a speech to the people on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, in Accra, outlining his vision and priorities for Ghana. He stated …
Read More »Don’t run away from your mess – Mahama replies Bawumia
Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia cannot absolve himself of the “mess” of the Akufo-Addo-led government, according to former president John Dramani Mahama. As the current presidential candidate of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) in 2024, he claims that Dr. Bawumia cannot claim he is not involved in the government’s …
Read More »Bawumia promises tax incentives for film producers and musicians
In the event that he is elected president, Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia, the vice president and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has pledged to bring digital and streaming platforms for Ghanaian artists. Dr. Bawumia claims that this will have a major impact on the nation’s creative sector. ‘Ghana’s Next …
Read More »National Service will no longer be mandatory – Dr Bawumia
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential candidate for 2024, claims that if elected, national service will not be mandatory. The Vice President stated, “I think it’s time to rethink the concept of our current National Service Scheme in order to help our youth get jobs.” He made …
Read More »Finance Ministry tells ECG to suspends 15% VAT on electricity
The scheduled implementation of the 15 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) on residential electricity consumption has been officially suspended by the government. Therefore, the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCO) have been directed by the Ministry of Finance to cease enforcing the tax. On …
Read More »2024 election is between the NDC and GUM – Osofo Kyiri Abosom
The leader and founder of the Ghana Union Movement, Rev. Christian Kwabena Andrews, also known as Osofo Kyiri Abosom, claims that he and the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer are in a two-horse race for the general election of 2024. Speaking on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, on the Ghana …
Read More »I had no decision-making power as Economic Management Team chairman – Dr Bawumia
As the head of the Economic Management Team (EMT), Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has made it apparent that he lacked the authority to make decisions. In its capacity as a cabinet subcommittee, he made it clear that the EMT could only offer recommendations. It could not implement them. At …
Read More »Parliament approves sentences of 3 to 5yrs in Prison for promotion of LGBTQ+
A minimum of three years in prison and a maximum of five years in prison have been approved by Parliament for those found to be knowingly endorsing, sponsoring, or assisting LGBTQ+ activities. Moreover, a minimum sentence of six months and a maximum sentence of three years await those found guilty …
Read More »Former Youth and Sports Minister Mustapha Ahmed is dead
Dr. Mustapha Ahmed, a former minister of youth and sports, passed away. On February 7, a Wednesday, the 63-year-old passed away. As of yet, the cause of death is unknown. From 2001 to 2016, Dr. Ahmed represented the Ayawaso North Constituency as a Member of Parliament (MP). In March 2015, …
Read More »Odeneho Kwaku Appiah storms Manhyia Palace with ‘War smock” for 150th Anniversary of the Sagrenti war
Chairman Odeneho Kwaku Appiah (COKA), a former constituency chairman for Afigya Kwabre South in the Ashanti Region, has celebrated the 150th anniversary of the Sagrenti War in style. Clad in black Batakari cloth and accompanied by a large entourage, he stormed the Manhyia palace to grace the Kuntunkuni durbar to …
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