Banking Consultant Dr Richmond Atuahene and Data and Research Analyst Isaac Kofi Agyei have admonished the government to cut its expenditure by 30 per cent to effectively combat inflationary pressures. The two in a report titled, ‘Thirsty Banks: Ghana’s 2023 Challenge with High Cash Reserve Ratios,’ raised several concerns including the government’s approach of “relying […] The post Cut
Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has revealed that resigning from his position as Majority Leader was the best decision he ever made. The Suame MP stated that his primary motivation was to prevent disunity within the Majority front in Parliament. Speaking to journalists in Kumasi for the first time since his resignation in February, […] The post Resigning
By Kofi Anokye Owusu-Darko (Dr) According to the banks, there is a Bank of Ghana (BOG) directive that all third-party transactions in the banking hall must be supported by an identification (ID) of the party undertaking the transaction. This stems from the Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2020 (Act 1044), and the December 2022 BOG Guidelines for […] The post Anti-money
The Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of Parliament and MP for Asante Akim North, Andy Appiah-Kubi has mounted a spirited defense for the new passport application fees arguing that acquisition of a passport is a privilege. He therefore questioned applicants as to who is supposed to pay for the difference in the processing of […] The post Who should
Member of Parliament for the Asante Akim North constituency and Chairman of Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, Andy Appiah-Kubi, has said that passports are no longer a source document to prove one’s citizenship since the inception of the Ghana Card. His comments follow the astronomical increase in passport processing fees by Parliament, which came into effect […] The post Passport
Andy Appiah-Kubi, chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of Parliament, has pledged the committee’s commitment to holding the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration accountable for enhancing the passport acquisition process. This declaration comes in response to public outcry regarding the recent hike in passport application fees by the government. Appiah-Kubi defended the fee […] The post Increased
Kofi Appianin Ennin The Obuasi West Constituency in the Ashanti Region will see a fierce battle as the countdown to the polls on December 7 gets underway, with the Read More... The post Independent Candidate Pops Up In Obuasi West appeared first on
A private businessman in Obuasi, Mr Kofi Appianin Ennin, has declared his intention to contest the Obuasi West Constituency parliamentary seat as an Independent Candidate, in the upcoming general elections in December 2024. Mr Kwaku Kwarteng, the incumbent MP and Madam Faustilove Appiah Kannin, have filed to contest the seat as New Patriotic Party (NPP) […] The post Appianin
Over ten people have expressed interest in contesting the vacant Ejisu constituency seat on the ticket of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP). At the last count yesterday afternoon, about 12 were already canvassing for support to win the parliamentary primary to contest the upcoming by-election. Four-time contender Abenaa Pokuaa Boaitey; former President of the […] The post More NPP members chase John
Mr Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, the Member of Parliament for Suame and Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, has donated GH¢150,000 to the Heal Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) fund. The former Majority Leader, whilst presenting the cheque covering the amount to the hospital said he was inspired by the initiative of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, to […] The post Suame lawmaker donates
The Chief of Ahwerewam in the Ahafo-Ano South East District of the Ashanti region, Oheneba Owusu Ansah Nante Ababio, has denounced galamsey in his community. He has, therefore, asked Chinese and Ghanaian illegal miners operating within his jurisdiction to stop the illegality within 24-hours or face his wrath. “Whoever is seen doing galamsey would be […] The post Ahwerewam Chief wages war against galamsey
Two persons have been arraigned before an Accra Circuit Court for allegedly robbing an online trader of electronic gadgets worth GH¢126,300. They are Edward Kweku Sena, a 43-year-old Instructor and Derrick Botchway a 35-year-old Driver.An accomplice, whose name was given as Quaye, is at large.Sena and Botchway have been charged with conspiracy to commit crime […] The post Two in court for allegedly
In a bid to enhance technical vocational education within their community, the Chiefs and people of Dagbamate, in the Akatsi South Municipality of the Volta Region, have constructed a new vocational school, set to be commissioned in 2025. It is the expectation of the people that new school will become the hub for technical skills […] The post Editorial: We Commend The Chiefs And People Of
A former spokesman of the Atiku-Okowa presidential campaign council, Daniel Bwala, has said the 2023 Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Peter Obi is hunted by a ghost he created. Bwala was reacting to Obi’s latest threat to jump the LP before the 2027 general elections. The former Anambra State governor had vowed “not to die” […] The post ‘Peter Obi haunted by ghost’
Former Energy Minister Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah is calling for a thorough audit of the GH¢10 billion generated from the Energy Sector Levy (ESLA). The Deputy Minority Leader in Parliament alleges mismanagement of the funds by the Finance Ministry. He argues that this mismanagement has led to crippling debt within the energy sector, exacerbating recent […] The post Minority
The Minority in Parliament has demanded that all health facilities in the country be taken out of the current load shedding taking place. Juaboso Member of Parliament and ranking member on the health committee of Parliament Kwabena Mintah Akandoh indicated that power cuts in the health facilities are likely to cause avoidable deaths hence their […] The post Exempt all health facilities
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has indicated that it will reveal further details regarding mismanagement in the organization and execution of the 13th African Games. In a press briefing held on Tuesday, the Caucus unveiled that despite Parliament’s approval of $195 million for infrastructure enhancements linked to the games, the government’s mismanagement led to a […] The post All
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has indicated that it will reveal further details regarding mismanagement in the organization and execution of the 13th African Games. In a press briefing held on Tuesday, the Caucus unveiled that despite Parliament’s approval of $195 million for infrastructure enhancements linked to the games, the government’s mismanagement led to a […] The post African
As part of efforts to help solve sanitation issues at Ejisu RC School, the Antwi Mensah and Family Foundation has commissioned a 15-seater toilet facility for the Junior High School, Primary and the KG including washrooms. The facility comprises a common shower for the kindergarten as well as changing rooms for both male and female […] The post Antwi
Kofi Sarpong Renowned Ghanaian gospel singer and songwriter, Kofi Sarpong, is back to take the music world by storm with his inspirational song ‘Yehowa.’ Diana Hamilton, a well-known and Read More... The post Kofi Sarpong Unveils ‘Yehowa’ appeared first on DailyGuide
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