POLITICS

New appointees have been made to significant party positions by the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC). The nominations were disclosed in a press release that was signed by the general secretary of the NDC, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey. The new nominations were purportedly agreed at the NDC’s National Executive Committee meeting …

Alan Kyerematen, the former Trade Minister, is the only viable contender among the 10 would-be presidential candidates of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), according to Carlos Ahenkorah, MP for Tema West. The key player on the Alan campaign team claimed that the former trade minister stands out in terms …

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 He called the E-Levy a “nuisance tax” and suggested that it be repealed if its revenue goals are not being …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …