The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has promised that he would not abandon uncompleted projects being executed by the governing National Democratic Congress if he is elected president of Ghana on December 7. This he said is because of several pleas made to him by Ghanaians during his campaign ... The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has promised that he would not abandon uncompleted projects being executed by the
The vice presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has observed a depressing state of affairs in the northern part of country, saying the people in the three regions of the north have become poorer under President John Dramani Mahama and his governing National Democratic Congress (NDC). He bemoaned that the ... The vice presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has observed a depressing state of affairs in the northern part
Parliament has passed a 38 million euro loan agreement between the Government of Ghana and Deutsche bank for the construction of the University of Environment and Sustainable Development in Somanya and Donkorkrom in the Eastern Region. Before the agreement was passed however, the minority raised concerns about value for money for some of the components ... Parliament has passed a 38 million euro loan agreement between the Government of Ghana and Deutsche bank for the construction of the University
Parliament has passed the Local Government Bill. The Bill if assented by the President, will give Local authorities and District Assembly’s greater scope and autonomy in the management of local matters. The Bill also provides a clear accountability framework, to ensure that the activities of the Local Authorities reflect the wishes of the people they ... Parliament has passed the Local Government Bill. The Bill if assented by the President, will give Local authorities and District Assembly’s
The Coalition of Domestic election Observers (CODEO) has expressed satisfaction with the latest Supreme Court ruling ordering the Electoral Commission (EC) to create a portion on the collation forms for all parties and including returning officers to append their signatures after results are collated. In an interview with Citi News, the National Coordinator of CODEO, ... The Coalition of Domestic election Observers (CODEO) has expressed satisfaction with the latest Supreme Court ruling ordering
An Accra High Court on Friday ordered the Electoral Commission (EC) to allow the Presidential Candidate of the Progressive People’s Party (PPP) , Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom to correct mistakes on his nomination forms. The Infographic below captures specific orders from the High Court to the EC and the factors that earlier accounted for Nduom’s ... An Accra High Court on Friday ordered the Electoral Commission (EC) to allow the Presidential Candidate of the Progressive People’s Party
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has served notice it will resist the privatization of the Electricity Company of Ghana(ECG). In strong worded letter to the Flagstaff House , the TUC accused the Millennium Development Authority (MiDA) of betraying the Union by going ahead to announce a planned Builders Conference on the private sector participation of ... The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has served notice it will resist the privatization of the Electricity Company of Ghana(ECG). In strong worded
Parliament has passed the Sports Bill after years of discussion and deliberation. The idea of the bill was first proposed in the 2000s in the tenure of former President J.A. Kuffour but its passage was held up for a long time. The bill was sent the House earlier this year for consideration and it was ... Parliament has passed the Sports Bill after years of discussion and deliberation. The idea of the bill was first proposed in the 2000s in the tenure of former President J.A. Kuffour but its passage
The Ministry of Health (MOH) is introducing the MenAfricVac-1 vaccine into the country’s immunization programme to help combat the outbreak of meningitis. Dr. Yaw Ofori Yeboah, Deputy Director, Public Health, at the Volta Regional Health Directorate, said the MenAfricVac-1 would be the 13th vaccine to be made available to children throughout the country to protect them against ... The Ministry of Health (MOH) is introducing the MenAfricVac-1 vaccine into the country’s immunization programme
The People’s National Convention (PNC) has filed a suit against the Electoral Commission (EC), praying the court to clear its Flagbearer to contest in the December 7 polls. The PNC flagbearer, Edward Mahama was disqualified on the grounds that some of the subscribers who endorsed his nomination forms from the regions, forged signatures while others ... The People’s National Convention (PNC) has filed a suit against the Electoral Commission (EC), praying the court to clear its Flagbearer
Naba Joseph Apakre and the seven royal clans contesting the legitimacy of Naba Raymond Alafia Abilba as paramount chief of the Bolgatanga traditional area, have described as unlawful the ruling by the judicial committee of the Upper East Regional house of chiefs declaring Naba Raymond Abilba as legitimate chief of the Bolga traditional area. According to ... Naba Joseph Apakre and the seven royal clans contesting the legitimacy of Naba Raymond Alafia Abilba as paramount chief of the Bolgatanga
Uber drivers have won the right to be classed as workers rather than self-employed. The ruling by a London employment tribunal means drivers for the ride-hailing app will be entitled to holiday pay, paid rest breaks and the national minimum wage. The GMB union described the decision as a “monumental victory” for some 40,000 drivers ... Uber drivers have won the right to be classed as workers rather than self-employed. The ruling by a London employment tribunal means drivers for the
Islamic State (IS) militants have abducted tens of thousands of civilians from around the Iraqi city of Mosul to use as human shields, the UN says. The group also killed some 190 former members of Iraq’s security services and 42 civilians, apparently for refusing to obey its orders, the UN adds. Iraqi, Kurdish and allied ... Islamic State (IS) militants have abducted tens of thousands of civilians from around the Iraqi city of Mosul to use as human shields, the UN says. The group also killed
An Accra High Court on Friday ruled in favour of the flagbearer of the Progressive People’s Party (PPP), Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom who was challenging his disqualification from the 2016 presidential race by the Electoral Commission (EC). The EC rejected Dr. Nduom’s nomination claiming the number of subscribers to his forms did not meet the ... An Accra High Court on Friday ruled in favour of the flagbearer of the Progressive People’s Party (PPP), Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom who was challenging his
The New Patriotic Party flagbearer, Nana Akufo-Addo has been overwhelmed by the warm reception of residents of the Volta Region. Akufo Addo has spent five days in the region canvassing votes ahead of this year’s general elections in December 7. Addressing the Volta Regional House of Chief at the end of his campaign tour today [October ... The New Patriotic Party flagbearer, Nana Akufo-Addo has been overwhelmed by the warm reception of residents of the Volta Region. Akufo Addo has spent five
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for Klottey Korle constituency, Dr. Zanetor Rawlings, has cautioned politicians to desist from maligning people in the name of politics. Zanetor was speaking at a prayer retreat organized by the Young Adult’s Fellowship (YAF) at Adabraka Official town Presbyterian Church as part of their 10th anniversary celebrations. The ... The National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for Klottey Korle constituency, Dr. Zanetor
Hundreds of supporters and sympathizers of the Progressive People’s have gathered at the Headquarters of the party at Asylum Down in Accra. This follows the judgement by an Accra High Court to order the Electoral Commission of Ghana (EC) to allow the party correct errors on its presidential nomination forms that formed the basis for ... Hundreds of supporters and sympathizers of the Progressive People’s have gathered at the Headquarters of the party at Asylum Down in Accra. This follows the
Flagbearer of the Progressive People’s Party (PPP), Dr Papa Kwesi Nduom is generating a lot of buzz on social media platform Twitter, following a judgement by an Accra High Court that offers him a chance to contest in this year’s presidential elections. “Nduom” is leading the trends for conversations on the platform in Ghana after ... Flagbearer of the Progressive People’s Party (PPP), Dr Papa Kwesi Nduom is generating a lot of buzz on social media platform Twitter, following a judgement
A Tamale High Court presided over by His Lordship Charles Gyamfi has ruled that the Abudu Royals should be allowed to perform the final funeral rites of the late Yaa-Naa Mahamadu IV at the Old Gbewaa palace in Yendi. The ruling was in furtherance to a Supreme Court ruling in 1986 that the late Yaa-Naa ... A Tamale High Court presided over by His Lordship Charles Gyamfi has ruled that the Abudu Royals should be allowed to perform the final funeral rites of the late Yaa-Naa Mahamadu IV at the Old
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