The Manhyia Palace Museum in Kumasi has scheduled its reopening on 1st May 2024 as part of the Silver Jubilee celebrations of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene (Asante King). Hosted by the Asantehene, the museum will unveil refurbished facilities and historic Ashanti heirlooms to the public in its new Homecoming exhibition. This momentous occasion marks […] The post Manhyia
Dr. Bernard Okoe-Boye, the Minister of Health designate, has refuted claims of operating unlawfully within the Health Ministry amidst delays in his approval by Parliament. Concerns regarding the legality of his involvement in the ministry’s affairs have been raised due to pending parliamentary confirmation. However, addressing the press in Accra, Dr. Okoe-Boye asserted his legitimacy, […] The post I’m
The alumni group of Mfantsipim Senior High School, the oldest second cycle school in Ghana, the Mfantsipim Old Boys Association (MOBA), has sworn into office its National Executive Committee at an induction service in Accra. The ceremony marked the transition of leadership from Ebusuapanin Captain John Fordjoe, who had held the position for nine years, […] The post Margins
There have been a lot of conversations about the use of the driver’s mate phrase by Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia. It has been the subject of widespread commentary sometimes bordering on ridicule, humour and attack. While this is all well and good, it has drowned the undergirding or larger point made by the Vice […] The post Etse Sikanku writes: The driver’s
Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, the Member of Parliament for South Dayi, has expressed his intention to appeal a recent High Court ruling regarding a judicial review application he filed on the Anti-LGBTQ+ bill. According to him, the reason given by the court — the use of discretionary power — to throw out the appeal, is unreasonable. This […] The post Anti-Gay
The Health Minister-designate, Bernard Okoe-Boye has urged health facilities to utilize alternative power sources, particularly generator sets amidst the recent erratic power supply. This follows calls for the exemption of Health facilities from the ongoing intermittent power cuts citing its detrimental effect on healthcare delivery. Addressing the media during a working visit to the Korle […] The post Dumsor:
The Electoral Commission (EC) is set to conduct a by-election for the Ejisu constituency today, Tuesday, April 30, to fill the vacant seat left by the late Member of Parliament (MP) and Deputy Finance Minister, Dr. John Ampontuah Kumah, who passed away on March 7, 2024. The New Patriotic Party (NPP) selected Kwabena Boateng on […] The post EC holds Ejisu by-election today appeared first
The governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) has expressed concern over the emergence of independent candidates among its members in some constituencies across the country. The national chairman of the party, Stephen Ntim, says the party will embark on a reconciliation exercise across the country to bring all failed and aggrieved members on board ahead of […] The post Election
Bright Simons, the Honorary Vice President of IMANI Africa, has expressed concern about a new contract that was set to be awarded to the controversial Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Ltd (SML). He revealed that SML had signed a contract to receive 0.75% of every mineral Ghana would sell, if the Fourth Estate hadn’t exposed their operations. […] The post SML’s
Professor Ransford Gyampo, a political science lecturer at the University of Ghana, has criticised the current structure of the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy, arguing that it fails to uphold quality educational standards. According to Professor Gyampo, focusing the policy on academically talented yet financially disadvantaged students would alleviate the financial burden on the […] The post Structure
The Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations is scheduled to hold discussions with the leadership of the Teachers and Educational Workers Union (TEWU) of TUC today over tier-2 pension arrears owed to members of the union. The union had previously set an April deadline for the government to resolve all outstanding payments owed to its […] The post Labour Ministry
Minister of Food and Agriculture, Dr. Bryan Acheampong, has expressed confidence that the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, will choose the most suitable candidate to accompany him in the December elections. Dr. Acheampong asserts that Dr. Bawumia will select the individual best suited to serve as his running mate. Addressing reporters amidst […] The post I’m
Yaa Serwaa Sarpong, the Director of Support Services at Strategic Management Limited (SML), has affirmed that they have met their performance obligations with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), highlighting among other things, the closure of a revenue leakage gap due to their efforts. On January 2 of this year, President Nana Akufo-Addo ordered KPMG to […] The post We plugged
Yaa Serwaa Sarpong, the Director of Support Services at Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Ltd (SML), has strongly refuted claims of receiving GH¢1,061,054,778.00 for a revenue mobilisation contract with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). President Akufo-Addo commissioned KPMG on January 2 to audit the contract between the GRA and SML. Following the audit, KPMG reported that SML […] The post We’ve
Bernard Okoe-Boye, the Minister-designate for Health, has revealed that over 40 health facilities have been completed as part of efforts to enhance healthcare delivery in Ghana. These facilities, which include polyclinics, district centres, specialized units, and CHIP compounds, are separate from the government’s Agenda 111 project aimed at constructing new hospitals across the country. During […] The post Over
The Chief of Staff Akosua Frema Osei-Opare has rallied residents of Ejisu to throw their support behind the New Patriotic Party (NPP) candidate, Kwabena Boateng, ahead of Tuesday’s by-election. With the seat left vacant following the passing of the sitting NPP MP, John Ampontuah Kumah, Osei-Opare emphasised the importance of voting for continuity and progress […] The post Chief
Frederick Opare-Ansah, the campaign manager for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has expressed full confidence in the Vice President’s readiness to engage in a debate with former President John Dramani Mahama at any given opportunity. During an interview on Eyewitness News with Umaru Sanda Amadu, the former Suhum MP delved into the government’s accomplishments, acknowledging the prevailing […] The post Bawumia
The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced its readiness for Tuesday’s by-election in Ejisu, Ashanti region. Following the unfortunate passing of the Ejisu Member of Parliament, John Kumah, the EC declared the by-election to fill the vacant seat, scheduled for April 30. Dr Serebour Quaicoe, Director of Electoral Services at the EC, assured that all necessary […] The post We are
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has accused the Akufo-Addo/Bawumia government of attempts to cover up corruption and criminality in the raging SML-GRA contract saga. President Akufo-Addo ordered KPMG to audit the contract between the Ghana Revenue Authority and SML on January 2, 2024. Following the submission of the audit report, on April 24, 2024, a […] The post KPMG
The Electoral Commission (EC) has refuted claims made by IMANI Africa, regarding the auctioning of some Biometric Verification Devices (BVDs). IMANI questioned the EC on the number of BVDs auctioned after 10 devices were found at a recycling company in Madina. IMANI also raised questions about the basis of the auctioning process, including inquiries about […] The post We
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