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 He called the E-Levy a “nuisance tax” and suggested that it be repealed if its revenue goals are not being …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 …
Read More »Picketing at Bank of Ghana will threaten public order – Police to Minority
Picketing at the Bank of Ghana (BoG) will jeopardize public order and security, according to the Ghana Police Service. The Police have instructed the Minority to start the protest from the facade of Parliament House through Osu Cemetery Traffic Light and end at Independence Square, according to a statement released …
Read More »Wagner boss killed in plane crashed which killed 10 people
Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner Group who incited a mutiny against the Russian army in June, was aboard the aircraft that crashed outside of Moscow, according to Russian police. According to Russia’s emergency circumstances ministry, all 10 passengers on board died. 10 passengers have reportedly perished after a …
Read More »Akufo-Addo gov’t has not demonstrated seriousness to the fight against corruption – Rev. Opuni replies Osafo Maafo
According to Rev. Dr. Kwabena Opuni Frimpong, a former General Secretary of the Ghana Christian Council, the Akufo-Addo administration has not shown a commitment to the battle against corruption. He added that previous administrations had not demonstrated a commitment to combating corruption. Despite the fact that more than 70% of …
Read More »Help gov’t to take action to redeem the nation from corruption – Osafo Maafo to Christians
Senior Presidential Advisor Yaw Osafo Maafo has expressed worries about the message that church leaders deliver to Christians, particularly in light of the fact that corruption still exists in a country that describes itself as primarily Christian, with 72% of its population practicing Christianity. “We need to do some introspection …
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