Mines and Energy Committee Urges Caution Amidst Contract Controversy Involving SML
The Chairman of the Mines and Energy Committee in Parliament, Samuel Atta Akyea, has urged against hasty judgments amidst the ongoing controversy surrounding the contract awarded to Strategic Mobilization Limited (SML) by the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) through the finance ministry. Atta Akyea’s caution comes after leading committee members on a visit to SML’s data […]
CSOs caution Bawumia against religious and tribal politics
Some Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) have warned Vice President Dr Alhaji Mahamadu Bawumia to desist from using religion and tribalism as political weapons to destabilize the country. The CSOs including Community Focus Foundation Ghana (CFF-Ghana) and Democratic Credentials Network among other Civil Society Organizations under their #Safeguarding Our Democracy Initiative# made this statement known at […]
‘Mahama’s 24-hour economy is empty’-Barker-Vormawor
Oliver Mawuse Barker-Vormawor, a private attorney and the organizer of the #FixTheCountry Movement, has come out strongly against former President John Mahama and his proposed 24-hour economic strategy. Barker-Vormawor characterized the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer’s proposal as a curious choice for a flagship agenda and said it lacked substance in a Facebook post. Barker-Vormawor […]
Alan Kyeremanten pledges to scrap import duties on spare parts
Presidential candidate and Leader of the Movement for Change, Alan Kyerematen, has committed to eliminating import taxes on spare parts within two years if entrusted with the leadership of the country in the upcoming general election. Kyeremanten emphasized that the cost of spare parts significantly contributes to transportation expenses, thereby impacting the overall cost of […]
Akufo-Addo designates caretaker ministers
Some Ministers have been given extra duties by President Akufo-Addo in order to cover vacancies in Ministries that do not have permanent ministers. The president did his first major reshuffle on Wednesday, February 14, entirely taking some ministers off his government while reassigning some to other ministries. One prominent appointment is that John Peter Amewu, […]
POLITICAL INCLUSIVITY: THE POSITION OF THE NEW PATRIOTIC PARTY
In a previous article, I discussed the New Patriotic Party’s apparent neglect of female expertise and leadership within the party, as revealed by the composition of the Party’s campaign team. Various perspectives on the sentiments expressed in the article have heightened the sensitivity of the matter. While Dr. Bawumia and the Party leadership have the […]
Abena Osei-Asare assumes position as Minister of State at the Finance Ministry
President Akufo-Addo has named the Deputy Minister of Finance, who also happens to be a member of parliament for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) representing the Atiwa East district in the Eastern Region, as a minister of state. Mrs. Abena Osei-Asare succeeds Mohammed Amin Adam, who was named the Finance Minister in his official capacity […]
You can’t create regions in name only; develop them – Mahama
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Mahama, has criticized the administration for what he sees as the six new regions’ lack of progress. According to him, the six new regions that the Akufo-Addo administration created are only symbolic, having not undergone any real growth. During a gathering of traditional leaders at the Jakpa Palace, […]
Six New Envoys Presents Credentials To President Akufo-Addo
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on Friday, 23rd February, 2024, received the letters of Credence of six envoys at a brief presentation event at the Jubilee House, in Accra. They are H.E Mr Park Kyongsig, Republic of Korea; H.E. Ms. Polly Ioannou, Republic of Cyprus; H.E. Mr Peter Ryan, Ireland; H.E. […]
Afia Schwarzenegger Criticizes Hajia4Reall’s Social Media Behavior Amidst Fraud Investigation
Controversial media personality, Afia Schwarzenegger, has expressed disappointment in the actions of those advising Hajia4Reall, also known as Mona Montrage, during her investigation for fraud. Afia Schwarzenegger highlighted that Hajia4Reall’s behaviour on social media during the investigation period was inappropriate, as she continued to post content seemingly aimed at proving herself to others. In her […]