Background The Presidential (Transition) Act, 2012 (Act 845) provides in section 14(1) as follows: ‘On the assumption of office of the person elected as President a person holding any of the offices specified in the Schedule shall cease to hold that office, and shall be paid the relevant retirement benefits and the enjoyment of facilities ... Background The Presidential (Transition) Act, 2012 (Act 845) provides in section 14(1) as follows: ‘On the assumption of office of the person elected
The Presidency has revealed that there are 208 cars unaccounted for at the Flagstaff House’s vehicle pool following the change in government on January 7, 2017. The Director of Communications at the Presidency, Eugene Arhin, indicated that this was detected after the assessment of five car models in the car pool inventory of the Flagstaff House. ... The Presidency has revealed that there are 208 cars unaccounted for at the Flagstaff House’s vehicle pool following the change in government
The King of Swaziland, King Mswati III, has congratulated President Akufo-Addo on his victory in the December 2016 election, and subsequent swearing-in as Ghana’s President. A special delegation sent by the King to Ghana on Wednesday, February 8, 2017, to convey the message, assured the President of the co-operation of the King, and the people of Swaziland ... The King of Swaziland, King Mswati III, has congratulated President Akufo-Addo on his victory in the December 2016 election,
Some disqualified applicants vying for the position of District Chief Executive position in the Chaiana-Paga District, have petitioned the National Executive of the party to cancel the criteria used by the constituency executives in the selection process, and re-run the process or risk the wrath of party activists in the constituency. According to them, the constituency ... Some disqualified applicants vying for the position of District Chief Executive position in the Chaiana-Paga District, have
The National Service Scheme (NSS), has revoked the appointment of persons who were employed at the secretariat towards the end of the erstwhile National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) government in December 2016. A statement from the scheme signed by newly appointed Executive Director, Ussif Mustapha, said the recruitment procedure was not properly adhered to. The statement ... The National Service Scheme (NSS), has revoked the appointment of persons who were employed at the secretariat towards
Parents in Sunyani have expressed anger and resentment over unapproved fees, which continues to be charged by some public basic schools in the municipality. The schools are collecting from them all manner of fees – maintenance, security, cultural, fence wall, computer and extra classes. They raised the concerns at a forum on the capitation grant ... Parents in Sunyani have expressed anger and resentment over unapproved fees, which continues to be charged by some public basic schools in
The Paramount Chief of the Western Nzema Traditional Area in the Western Region, Awulae Annor Agyei, has said that the New Patriotic Party’s decision to divide the Western Region into two, is needless and will not bring the expected development to the region. According to him, the division will also disintegrate the five ethnic groups ... The Paramount Chief of the Western Nzema Traditional Area in the Western Region, Awulae Annor Agyei, has said that the New Patriotic Party’s decision to
The minister nominee for Aviation, Cecilia Dapaah, has hinted that Ghana will have its own national airline within the next two years. The country has been without a national airline since 2010, when Ghana International Airlines ceased operation due to high indebtedness. Cecilia Dapaah told Parliament’s Appointments Committee that findings from a feasibility study for a new ... The minister nominee for Aviation, Cecilia Dapaah, has hinted that Ghana will have its own national airline within
Some senior representatives from Vodafone Business Solutions, and the Bank of Ghana, will attend the inaugural Tech in Ghana Conference (TIGC) being held in London later this month. First Deputy Governor of the BoG, Millison Narh, and Angela Mensah-Poku, Director of Enterprise Business Unit & Wholesale – the business arm of Vodafone Ghana, will be ... Some senior representatives from Vodafone Business Solutions, and the Bank of Ghana, will attend the inaugural Tech in Ghana Conference
The Minister Nominee for the newly created aviation ministry, Christina Abena Dapaah has resolved to reduce taxes on domestic air fares to increase passenger volumes within the country. This is in fulfillment of the New Patriotic Party’s campaign promise to scrap the 17.5 percent VAT on domestic air tickets that make it unattractive for patronage. ... The Minister Nominee for the newly created aviation ministry, Christina Abena Dapaah has resolved to reduce taxes on domestic air fares to increase
The management of the University of Lagos, UNILAG, has, in a new dress code it issued to the students of the institution, banned tight-fitting clothes such as tight pair of trousers, mini-skirts, blouses and other body revealing ones. In a circular to the undergraduates, the school said, “all clothes, which reveal sensitive parts of the ... The management of the University of Lagos, UNILAG, has, in a new dress code it issued to the students of the institution, banned tight-fitting clothes such
Russia’s main opposition leader, Alexei Navalny, has been found guilty of embezzlement and handed a five-year suspended sentence. It bars him from running for president next year against Vladimir Putin. But Mr. Navalny has vowed to take part in the race regardless. He denies the charges and says he will appeal against the verdict. His ... Russia’s main opposition leader, Alexei Navalny, has been found guilty of embezzlement and handed a five-year suspended sentence. It bars him from
The Zongo Development Fund will not be abused on social and traditional engagements, the Minister-nominee for Zongo Development and Inner cities, Alhaji Boniface Abubakar Siddique has said. Alhaji Siddique warned that the Zongo Development fund would not be a “Father Christmas” fund for the targeted beneficiaries. Indications from government are that, it will be allocating $50 ... The Zongo Development Fund will not be abused on social and traditional engagements, the Minister-nominee for
The Minority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu, asked the most questions during the vetting of the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Otiko Afisa Djaba. The Majority Leader, Joseph Osei-Owusu on the contrary, asked the minister 7 questions in the 129 minute-long encounter with the Appointments Committee of Parliament. Details of the encounter are captured in ... The Minority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu, asked the most questions during the vetting of the Minister for Gender, Children and Social
The Minority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu, asked the most questions during the vetting of the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Otiko Afisa Djaba. The Majority Leader, Joseph Osei-Owusu on the contrary, asked the minister 7 questions in the 129 minute-long encounter with the Appointments Committee of Parliament. Details of the encounter are captured in ... The Minority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu, asked the most questions during the vetting of the Minister for Gender, Children and Social
The Supreme Court on Tuesday [February 7] threw out an appeal filed by a 42-year-old man currently serving a 30 year jail term saying “the planning and execution of the offence of robbery by the appellant was serious.” According to the court, it also did not find any merit in the mitigating factors filed by ... The Supreme Court on Tuesday [February 7] threw out an appeal filed by a 42-year-old man currently serving a 30 year jail term saying “the planning and execution of the offence of
Minister Nominee for Zongo Development and Inner cities, Boniface Abubakar Siddique, has declared his resolve to establish a solid foundation for the transformation of Zongo communities by conscientizing the major stakeholders. He said this when he was questioned on measures he will take to transform various Zongo communities across the country. “What I expect is ... Minister Nominee for Zongo Development and Inner cities, Boniface Abubakar Siddique, has declared his resolve to establish a
The Confederation of African Football says it will take greater control over pitches at Africa Cup of Nations to avoid poor playing surfaces. The pitches at this year’s finals in Gabon came in for heavy criticism, with the state of the turf in Port Gentil blamed by then-Ghana coach Avram Grant as responsible for causing ... The Confederation of African Football says it will take greater control over pitches at Africa Cup of Nations to avoid poor playing surfaces. The pitches at this year’s
Former Attorney General, Martin Amidu, has withdrawn his suit at the Supreme Court in which he was seeking to examine businessman Alfred Woyome, over the delay in the repayment of the GHc 51 million judgment debt paid to him. According to Mr. Amidu, his decision to withdraw the suit, was due to the change of ... Former Attorney General, Martin Amidu, has withdrawn his suit at the Supreme Court in which he was seeking to examine businessman Alfred Woyome, over the delay in the repayment of the
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