Cement price regulation: Manufacturers did not boycott meeting with me – KT Hammond
Minister of Trade and Industry, Kwabena Tahiru Hammond, has dismissed reports that cement manufacturers boycotted a meeting with him over price regulation. Instead the Asokwa lawmaker disclosed that the manufacturers requested a closed-door meeting, which was misconstrued as a boycott. In an interview on Original TV’s Adwenepa show, Hammond clarified that the meeting was called […]
Trade Minister to lay cement regulation bill in Parliament
Minister of Trade and Industry, Kwabena Tahiru Hammond, has reaffirmed his commitment to laying the Cement Price Regulation Bill before Parliament, despite a disagreement with cement manufacturers over a closed-door meeting. Hammond explained that his ministry has been engaging stakeholders since January 2024 to ensure the regulation of cement prices through Legislative Instrument (L.I) 2480. […]
Bantama MP urges support for Bawumia-NAPO ticket
Francis Asenso-Boakye, the Minister of Roads, has endorsed Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, also known as Napo, as Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s favored running mate in the 2024 presidential contest. The Bantama MP, who is well-known for his significant influence within the New Patriotic Party (NPP), commended Dr. Opoku Prempeh for his commitment and skills, stating that […]
Kennedy Osei Nyarko urges support for Bawumia-NAPO ticket
Hon. Kennedy Osei Nyarko, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Akim Swedru, has endorsed Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, also known as Napo, as Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s favored running mate in the 2024 presidential contest. The Akim Swedru MP praised Dr. Opoku Prempeh for his dedication and abilities, noting that he possessed a special blend of […]
Join us to rescue Ghana – NDC to Ghanaians
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has launched a unity campaign, urging all patriotic citizens, especially the youth, women, and first-time voters, to join forces with the party to rescue the country from the failed New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration. According to the NDC, the current government has failed to deliver on its promises, leaving the […]
Abolish ex-gratia, it hasn’t served its purpose to curb corruption – Bagbin
Speaker of Parliament Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin has reiterated his stance on ex-gratia payments to Article 71 officeholders, saying the system has outlived its purpose and should be abolished. Speaking at a public forum in Kumasi to mark the 30th anniversary of the Fourth Republican Parliament, Bagbin noted that the original intention behind ex-gratia payments […]
Shops in Accra to close for Homowo clean-up exercise today
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has announced a city-wide clean-up exercise, dubbed “Homowo clean-up exercise”, to take place today, July 2, 2024, from 6:00 am to noon. The exercise will cover areas in Ga Mashie, including Sempe, Gbese, Abloa, Asere, and Dogo Beach. According to the AMA, all shops and businesses are required to remain […]
Endorsement of Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh as Running Mate.
The Coalition of Parliamentary Candidates representing the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in orphan constituencies is proud to announce our full endorsement of Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the Energy Minister and Member of Parliament for Manhyia South Constituency, as the Running Mate for our Presidential Candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, in the upcoming general elections. According to […]