On January 26, the Individual Bondholders Forum (IBF) requested assistance from Agbogbomefia Togbe Afede XIV of the Asogli State to help exclude them from the Domestic Debt Exchange Program (DDEP). The organization claims that the problem is extremely important to them and their way of life. Senyo Hosi, the convener …
Read More »Diasporan investment key to Ghana’s economy- Alex Dadey
Alex Dadey, executive chairman of the KGL Group and chairman of the board of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre, has urged the government to emphasize diasporan investment as a remedy for Ghana’s economic problems. In his opening speech on Day 1 of the inaugural Kwahu Summit, Alex Dadey discussed his …
Read More »“2023 is your year of roads” – Amoako-Attah to Kwabre East chiefs
According to the Minister of Roads and Highways, Kwasi Amoako Attah, the ruling New Patriotic Party cannot afford to lose control of its political fortunes in the Kwabre East Constituency since it is still a stronghold there. Although the area’s roads are terrible, he believes that this does not indicate …
Read More »Minority announces public hearing on the audit of the COVID-19 expenditure
The National Democratic Congress (NDC), led by the minority caucus in Parliament, has announced that it would hold a public hearing on February 7, 2023, followed by a roadshow to educate Ghanaians about the government’s spending on COVID-19 and the present economic situation. The party claims that in order to …
Read More »Africa Business Dialogues: VP Bawumia proposes focus on three broad areas for AFCFTA success
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, vice president, has suggested three major areas of attention that, in his opinion, can aid the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in bringing about the necessary transformation for Africa. Dr. Bawumia said that although the AfCFTA has laid the groundwork for Africa’s transformation, its full potential …
Read More »Extend Minority leadership mandate to May 2023 – 60 NDC MPs to NEC
The national leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) have been urged to reverse their decision to replace the leader of the Parliamentary Minority caucus by 60 NDC Members of Parliament (MPs). The party leaders, according to the NDC MPs who signed the statement, failed to take into account the …
Read More »President Akufo-Addo appoints new Chief of Air Staff
As of today, January 26, 2023, President Akufo-Addo has chosen Air Vice Marshal Frederick Asare Kwasi Bekoe as Chief of Air Staff. In accordance with the provisions of Article 212 of the constitution, the appointment was made after consultation with the Council of State. This comes after his predecessor, Air …
Read More »Minority will not accept any increase in the size of government – Ato Forson
Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the recently appointed Minority Leader, has issued a warning that the Minority would oppose any move by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to increase the number of his appointments. At his first news conference after being appointed by the NDC leadership, Mr. Forson, a member of …
Read More »Local Government Minister promises to resolve meter problem at Kejetia Market
The Kumasi Kejetia Market’s one meter issue will be resolved, according to Hon. Dan Botwe, Minister of Local Government, Decentralization, and Rural Development. Mr. Dan Botwe, the sector minister, claims that his office is coordinating closely with the Energy Ministry to ensure that separate meters are offered to market traders. …
Read More »“I can tell you that the meeting between Ato Forson and Haruna was not fruitful” – Muntaka reveals
Muntaka Mubarak, a former Minority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has counseled the incoming minority leadership to exercise patience and wait till after talks have been done before assuming their positions. Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson pledged on Thursday to do all in his …
Read More »