September 2023 saw a decrease in inflation to 38.1% from the 40.1% seen in August 2023. Even though there has been a decrease for two months running, this is the first time this year that the inflation rate has dropped below 40%. Inflation rates for both food and non-food items …
Read More »CSOs petition President Akufo-Addo to release prison inmates on death row
Francis Xavier Sosu, a member of parliament representing Madina, has requested that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo commute the death sentences of death row inmates to life in prison. In a petition made public to Ghanatodayonline.com and dated October 11, he begged Akufo-Addo to use his prerogative of mercy to …
Read More »“NSS transformation agenda addressing employment needs of youths” – Akufo-Addo
The entire transformation program being undertaken by the National Service Scheme, which is linked to the new strategic direction of other pro-youth organizations, is addressing the particular job demands of young people, according to President of the Republic Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. According to him, the main goals of this …
Read More »FBI launches an investigation into Cecilia Dapaah’s US assets and financial dealings
Inquiries into the actions of Ms. Cecilia Abena Dapaah, the former Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources, and her associates have been begun concurrently by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the United States. Their assets and financial dealings within the …
Read More »President Akufo-Addo leaves for America; speaks on democracy and security in West Africa
At the request of the president of the United States Institute of Peace (USIP), Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo departed the country on October 11, 2023, in order to give a keynote speech at the USIP headquarters in Washington, D.C., on October 12, 2023. The United States and its allies are …
Read More »Prof Frimpong-Boateng’s allegations in his report on illegal mining empty – Attorney-General
The Office of the Attorney General and the Ministry of Justice claim that Prof. Frimpong-Boateng’s claims in his report on unlawful mining activities in the nation are unfounded and lack the supporting documentation necessary to bring the named parties to justice. It comes after the conclusion of its examination of …
Read More »Cecilia Dapaah charged by OSP for failure to declare assets and income
Former Sanitation Minister Cecilia Dapaah has been accused by the Office of the Special Prosecutor for failing to comply with a request from the office to declare her assets and money. The OSP is looking into Cecilia Dapaah after enormous sums of local and foreign money were discovered in her …
Read More »A one-month demonstration to remove Akufo-Addo from power to take place in December
The #FixTheCountry Movement and #OccupyJulorbiHouse protests were organized by Democracy Hub, who also announced plans for a one-month protest to call on President Nana Akufo-Addo to step down or face possible impeachment by parliament. The hashtags for the event are #JustResign and #OccupyJulorbiHouse. In addition to the President’s resignation, the …
Read More »Complete the ongoing projects in Ashanti Region or forget about ‘breaking the 8’ – Kumasi traders to NPP
Some businesspeople in the Ashanti region’s Kumasi city have criticized President Akufo-Addo, his vice Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, and the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) harshly, saying: “You will not break any eight if you do not develop the region.” If the NPP government did not halt its “lackadaisical approach” to …
Read More »EC start procedures to establish Guan constituency
For the purpose of establishing the Guan Constituency in the Oti Region, the Electoral Commission (EC) has submitted a Constitutional Instrument (C.I.) to Parliament. When the C.I. is approved by Parliament, it will allow residents of the Guan Constituency, which includes the traditional areas of Santrokofi, Akpafu, Likpe, and Lolobi …
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