Director of Research at the African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET), Dr. Joe Amoako-Tuffour, has slammed the outgone Finance Minister, Seth Terkper, of ostensibly playing a “Ponzi game” with his management of the economy. In a scathing assessment of the economy left by the outgone National Democratic Congress government, he said Ghana currently lay in conditions ... Director of Research at the African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET), Dr. Joe Amoako-Tuffour, has slammed
The Minister nominee for Works and Housing, Samuel Atta Akyea has stated that the NPP government will introduce a housing fund to subsidize the cost of housing for low income earners. According to him, financing is one critical factor that has impeded Ghana’s efforts at reducing the widening housing deficit. Mr. Atta Akyea also believes ... The Minister nominee for Works and Housing, Samuel Atta Akyea has stated that the NPP government will introduce a housing fund to subsidize the cost of
Sister of Trade Minister nominee Alan Kyeremanten, Bridget Darko, has passed away. Bridget Darko died from injuries from the recent La Gas explosion. Her shop was located near the area the gas explosion occurred and she sustained her injuries when the fire resulting from the explosion extended to her shop. She was hospitalized after the incident. ... Sister of Trade Minister nominee Alan Kyeremanten, Bridget Darko, has passed away. Bridget Darko died from injuries from the recent La Gas explosion. Her
Pressure Group, Occupy Ghana has asked President Nana Akufo-Addo to examine and review relevant provisions of Article 71 emoluments and benefits. The group’s demand follows former President John Mahama’s withdrawal of his request to keep his official residence as his retirement package. Speaking on Eyewitness News, a member of the group Ace Ankomah argued that ... Pressure Group, Occupy Ghana has asked President Nana Akufo-Addo to examine and review relevant provisions of Article 71 emoluments
The Institute of Energy and Climate Change Policy (IECP) has cautioned the Akufo-Addo government against plans to halt the increase in utility prices in the short-term. According to IECP, the plan is dangerous and will worsen the financial position of utility providers in the country and eventually lead the country into a period of erratic ... The Institute of Energy and Climate Change Policy (IECP) has cautioned the Akufo-Addo government against plans to halt the increase in utility prices in
President Nana Akufo-Addo has named six more nominees for business related ministries under his administration. They include; Joe Ghartey, Akoto Osei and Kwaku Ofori Asiamah. The three have been nominated for Railways development, Monitoring & Evaluation and Transport Ministries respectively. Other nominations include; Ursula Owusu Ekuful, Atta Akyea and Kofi Addah who have been tipped ... President Nana Akufo-Addo has named six more nominees for business related ministries under his administration. They
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A group calling itself Young Diplomats of Ghana (YDG) has congratulated Madam Shirley Ayorkor Botchway, Member of Parliament for the Anyaa Sowutuom constituency on her appointment as Minister Designate for Foreign Affairs. YDG is of the firm conviction that Hon. Ayorkor Botchway is the best candidate to steer the affairs of the Ministry. “With her ... A group calling itself Young Diplomats of Ghana (YDG) has congratulated Madam Shirley Ayorkor Botchway, Member of Parliament for the Anyaa
The latest list of ministerial nominees indicates that, there will be two new ministries introduced under the Nana Akufo-Addo-led administration in addition to the National Security Ministry which is backed by law. A list of ministerial appointments forwarded to parliament today [Wednesday], indicated that a Ministry of Monitoring and Evaluation, and a Ministry of Re-organisation ... The latest list of ministerial nominees indicates that, there will be two new ministries introduced under the
Former Minister of Justice, Joe Ghartey has been named as the Minister nominee for the newly created Railways & Development ministry. The nomination was announced by Speaker of Parliament, Hon. Professor Aaron Mike Ocquaye in Parliament on Wednesday. Joe Ghartey is the Member of Parliament for Essikado-Ketan constituency in the Western region. He served as ... Former Minister of Justice, Joe Ghartey has been named as the Minister nominee for the newly created Railways & Development ministry. The
The Tamale Police Command has deployed personnel to protect all government offices within the metropolis, following reported cases of forced evictions by some perceived New Patriotic Party (NPP) supporters. The supporters besieged the offices of the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO), threatening to assault workers if they do not vacate the premises. They subsequently closed ... The Tamale Police Command has deployed personnel to protect all government offices within the metropolis,
President Nana Addo has nominated two more women for ministerial appointments pending parliamentary approval. They are the Member of Parliament for Ablekuma West Constituency, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, and the National Women’s Organizer for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Otiko Afisa Djaba. Ursula Owusu was nominated as a nominee for the Communications Minister position, whereas Otiko Afisa ... President Nana Addo has nominated two more women for ministerial appointments pending parliamentary approval. They
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Abuakwa-South, Samuel Atta Akyea has urged President Akuffo-Addo not to succumb to pressure to apologize for plagiarizing portions of his inaugural speech. The President has been under intense pressure to apologize after it was discovered that portions of his speech were lifted from speeches by some former ... The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Abuakwa-South, Samuel Atta Akyea has urged President Akuffo-Addo not to succumb
Mauritius based investment fund, Quantum Global Africa Hotel LP, has acquired Movenpick Ambassador Hotel from Kingdom Holding Company. Quantum Global is an international group of companies active in the areas of private equity investments, investment management as well as macroeconomic research and econometric modelling. Quantum Global’s private equity arm manages a family of funds targeting ... Mauritius based investment fund, Quantum Global Africa Hotel LP, has acquired Movenpick Ambassador
US President-elect Donald Trump has reacted furiously to allegations that Russia has compromising material on him, saying Moscow has “never tried to use leverage on me”. Mr Trump condemned US intelligence agencies for allowing “fake news” to “leak” into the public, asking: “Are we living in Nazi Germany?” The claims say his election campaign communicated ... US President-elect Donald Trump has reacted furiously to allegations that Russia has compromising
President Akufo-Addo’s Senior Minister nominee, Yaw Osafo-Maafo, has described Ghana’s economy as one that is heavily in debt. According to him, the situation can be rescued by Nana Akufo-Addo’s government which will block all leakages of the country’s sources. He made the remark after he was nominated by the President at the Flagstaff House on Tuesday. ... President Akufo-Addo’s Senior Minister nominee, Yaw Osafo-Maafo, has described Ghana’s economy as one that is heavily
The Member of Parliament for the Abuakwa South constituency, Samuel Atta Akyea has made it unto Nana Akufo-Addo’s ministerial list heading the Ministry of Works and Housing if approved by Parliament. MP for Essikado/Ketan Constituency has also been nominated for the Ministry of Railways development. This was in a statement read by the Speaker of ... The Member of Parliament for the Abuakwa South constituency, Samuel Atta Akyea has made it unto Nana Akufo-Addo’s ministerial list heading the
President Akufo-Addo has nominated 12 more individuals to occupy various ministerial positions in his government. This is the second batch of ministerial nominees made by the President after he announced 13 others on Tuesday, January 11, 2017. This brings to total, 25 ministerial nominees made by Nana Akufo-Addo. In the list of new nominees submitted ... President Akufo-Addo has nominated 12 more individuals to occupy various ministerial positions in his government. This is the second batch of
Three people have been released without charge by French police investigating a Paris jewellery robbery that targeted TV reality star Kim Kardashian West. They include her chauffeur in Paris, Michael Madar. The three were among 17 people arrested in co-ordinated raids across France on Monday. The driver’s brother is still being questioned by police, reports ... Three people have been released without charge by French police investigating a Paris jewellery robbery that targeted TV reality
Former President John Mahama has rejected an office space that was to be provided to him by the new government. Mahama, who has also withdran an earlier request to keep his current place of residence as his retirement home said the decision was to avoid hurting the great relationship between himself and the current President, ... Former President John Mahama has rejected an office space that was to be provided to him by the new government. Mahama, who has also withdran an earlier request to keep
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