The Minority Caucus in Parliament has cautioned the government to halt Torentco Assets Management deal immediately or they will use every legal means including parliamentary process to halt the deal. Speaking to the press the Ranking Member of Mines and Energy Committee Hon, John Abu Jinapor accused the government for …
Read More »Jomoro MP donates building materials to 6 Schools for renovations
Six primary schools in the Jomoro constituency of the Western region have benefited from a refurbishment project Hon. Dorcas Afo-Toffey undertook over the weekends because she recognizes the value of education in producing the next generation of leaders. Gyegyekro Basic School, Cocoa Town Basic School, Alenrezule Basic School, Tikobo Number …
Read More »Parliament has passed the Narcotics Control Commission Amendment Bill 2023
The Bill empowers the Ministry of Interior to grant a license for the cultivation of cannabis for industrial and medicinal purposes. The Supreme Court struck out provisions in the Narcotic Control Commission Act that allowed for the cultivation of certain kinds of cannabis for medicinal and industrial purposes arguing that …
Read More »Ghana inflation rises to 42.5% in June 2023
In June, Ghana’s inflation rate reached a three-month high, mostly due to skyrocketing food costs. Inflation progressively decreased for four straight months until April after hitting a high of 54.1% in December that was higher than it had been in more than two decades. However, according to government statistician Samuel …
Read More »Akyem Old Tafo Chiefs celebrate Ohum Festival to foster unity and development
Osabarima Adusei Peasah IV, the Chief of Akyem Old Tafo in the Abuakwa North of the Eastern region, has reaffirmed his resolve to assist in overseeing development projects in his enclaves. He has therefore urged his sub-chiefs and the local populace to work hard to realize his goals. The request …
Read More »Leadership of Parliament to meet over recent Minority boycott
Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, the majority leader and minister for parliamentary affairs, said he will discuss the Minority group’s ongoing boycott of parliamentary proceedings on days James Gyakye Quayson is in court with his colleague Minority Leader Cassiel Ato Forson. On days when Collins Dauda, the Minority Leader, Assin North and Asutifi …
Read More »Justice system in Ghana has lost its values and credibility – Executive Secretary ADAM-GH
Mr. Azubila Emmanuel Abdul-Salam, Executive Secretary of Anchoring Democracy Advocacy Movement Ghana ADAM-GH, has expressed grave concerns about the way in which the country’s justice system is developing as well as the public’s perception of and faith in the judicial system. He claims that Ghana, which has long been hailed …
Read More »NPP clears all presidential aspirants for special electoral college election
All ten candidates for the special Electoral College election have been approved by the vetting committee of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP). Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, Kwadwo Poku, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Boakye Agyarko, Kwabena Agyei Agyapong, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, Dr. Kofi Konadu Apraku, Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto, Joe Ghartey, and …
Read More »Akufo-Addo’s NPP has shown that they are prepared to resort to electoral manipulation – Mahama
John Mahama, the candidate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has charged that the Akufo-Addo administration plans to rig the 2024 general elections by taking advantage of the Electoral Commission’s “partisan” leadership. Speaking on July 8, 2023, at the Alumni Connect of the Tertiary Education Institutions Network – KNUST chapter …
Read More »Any NPP candidate for president will do better than the NDC, according to Kwame Pianim
Any of the 10 candidates for president from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) will lead Ghana better than a member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), according to renowned economist Kwame Pianim. He thinks that if they are chosen to lead the party, the candidates will all be willing to …
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