POLITICS

Hajia Safia Mohammed has been named as the new National Coordinator of the School Feeding Program by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. The appointment follows the Sunday, November 12, 2023, death of the program’s national coordinator, Madam Getrude Quashiga. The New Patriotic Party (NPP) 1st Deputy National Women’s Organizer, Hajia …

The government’s spokesperson for security and governance, Palgrave Boakye-Danquah, has formally declared his intention to run in the parliamentary primary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). He intends to contest for the Abuakwa North Constituency seat. “The portals for forms were opened so I went through the process, did some …

The Ghana Energy Sector Transformation Initiative Project (GESTIP), a World Bank initiative, and the Ministry of Energy organized a stakeholder engagement exercise at the Accra Metropolitan Authority over the weekend. The purpose of the event, which was attended by a number of organizations from the energy sector, religious groups, civil …

The GHc1000 withdrawal cap has been officially suspended effective immediately, according to the Mobile Money Advocacy Group (MoMAG). In order to address concerns regarding the meager and stagnant commissions of Mobile Money (MoMo) agents, meetings with relevant authorities were held prior to this decision. A temporary measure restricting cash withdrawals …

All parties engaged in the nation’s electoral process have been urged by the National House of Chief to give top priority to creating a calm and open atmosphere for the next elections in 2024. The House of Chiefs emphasized how important it is to have free and fair elections in …

24 Hour Economy already exists in Ghana and is not a new policy The coming of the 24-hour Economy? A 24-hour economy refers to an economic system where businesses and activities operate around the clock, 24 hours a day. This concept has gained prominence in modern society due to increased …

A new ban on motorbikes and tricycles near the Kumasi Airport has been announced by the Ashanti Regional Security Council (REGSEC). With immediate effect, it is forbidden for any rider to proceed past the Airport Roundabout in the direction of the airport. The Council justified the restriction with reference to …

Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, a member of parliament representing the Ashanti Region’s Manhyia South Constituency, has submitted his papers for nomination to run in the 2024 parliamentary elections. His filing marks his fifth attempt to win the seat since Manhyia was the constituency’s name in 2008. He has served as …

The GH¢786.9 million budget set aside by the Electoral Commission for the general elections of 2024 has received approval from Parliament. It received an approval on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. The House has also requested that the GH¢140.7 million shortfall be addressed by the Ministry of Finance in order to …

Dr. Gideon Boako, the vice president’s Technical Advisor, has declared his candidacy for the Tano North seat of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). He stated that calls from opinion leaders and delegates to keep the seat out of the hands of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) had an impact on …