Parliament is urging the Supreme Court to expedite the interlocutory injunctions against the anti-gay bill filed by private legal practitioner Richard Dela Sky and gender activist Dr Amanda Odoi. Both Richard Dela Sky and Dr Odoi have independently filed lawsuits against the anti-gay bill, asking the court to prevent President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo from […] The post Parliament
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has asserted that his administration’s dedication to the educational sector surpasses that of any government in the 4th Republic. He highlighted significant investments in infrastructure, educator support, and various other initiatives, positioning his government as exemplary in its commitment to education. Speaking at the launch of the Smart Schools Project […] The post My
The Second Deputy National Organizer for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Elikem Kwame Kotoko, has described President Akufo-Addo’s comments and actions by his secretary Nana Bediatuo Asante on the anti-LGBTQ Bill as cherry-picking and hypocritical. President Akufo-Addo at the New Year greetings event with members of the Diplomatic Corps at Peduase on Monday, March 4, […] The post Anti-LGBTQ+
The Second Deputy National Organizer for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Elikem Kwame Kotoko, has described President Akufo-Addo’s comments and actions by his secretary Nana Bediatuo Asante on the anti-LGBTQ Bill as cherry-picking and hypocritical. President Akufo-Addo at the New Year greetings event with members of the Diplomatic Corps at Peduase on Monday, March 4, […] The post Anti-LGBTQ+
The leadership of the Christ Apostolic Church of Ghana (CACG) has eulogized Parliament for passing the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill into law.According to the Church, the passing of the bill Parliament has assured the people of Ghana that the Parliamentarians were ready to fight for the good of the people of Ghana. Addressing the media in Kumasi […] The post CAC lauds Parliament for passing Anti-Gay Bill
An eleven-member Ugandan delegation on Monday visited Ghana’s Education Ministry to understudy the nation’s educational reforms. The delegation, which would be in the country for five days, was led by Madam Kabahena Flavia Rwabuhoro, a Member of Parliament (MP) and Chairperson for Committee on Gender, Labour and Social Development, as the team comprised of eight […] The post Ugandan
An aircraft believed to belong to the Ghana Armed Forces is reported to have crashed at Bonsukrom, a community in the Ahanta West Municipality of the Western Region. Assembly Member of the area, Thomas Dadzie who confirmed the news to Connect FM’s Omanbapa Morning Show team indicated that the accident occurred when the plane was […] The post WR: Military Aircraft crashes at Bonsukrom, Agona
The Obamas recently released an eye-opening film on Netflix called Leave the World Behind. There’s nothing particularly noteworthy about this film, except that it sparked thousands of TikTok conversations on its topic. For example, would America be prepared if outside forces removed its whole networked communications system, including the internet, radio, television, and banking communication […] The post Why
The Comptroller-General of Immigration (CGI), Mr Kwame Asuah Takyi has disclosed to his men in Koforidua, prior to Ghana’s Independence Day celebration that some of them would soon be deployed to Ghana’s missions abroad to serve as Consular Officers. He has, therefore, asked Immigration officers throughout the country to justify such massive support from Government […] The post GIS
The Adentan High Court One has issued an arrest warrant for Kofi Dankwa Asante-Antwi. Asante-Antwi is wanted by the Airport Police to aid in the investigation of a fraudulent cheque issue, with a face value of $80,000. All attempts to locate him have been unsuccessful. The suspect is about 46 years old, stands five feet […] The post Kofi Dankwa Asante-Antwi wanted by police appeared
Gender activist, Dr. Amanda Odoi, has filed an application for an interlocutory injunction against the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, and the Attorney General, Godfred Yeboah Dame, in response to the recent passage of the anti-gay bill. On February 28, 2024, Parliament approved a bill criminalizing LGBTQ+ activities, encompassing their promotion, advocacy, and funding. Individuals […] The post Gender
Vetting of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s newly nominated ministers, by Parliament’s Appointments Committee, is expected to commence today, March 5, 2024. Among those set to appear are Andrew Egyapa Mercer, Minister-designate for the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture; Lydia Seyram Alhassan, Minister-designate for the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources; Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah, […] The post Egyapa
Dr. Amanda Odoi, a gender activist and research fellow with the Centre for Gender Research, Advocacy, and Documentation (CEGRAD), has issued a warning of potential legal action if President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo signs the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill. Her initial efforts to halt the bill’s passage encountered a roadblock. The Majority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, […] The post We’ll
Vetting of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s newly nominated ministers, by Parliament’s Appointments Committee, is expected to commence today, March 5, 2024. Among those set to appear are Andrew Egyapa Mercer, Minister-designate for the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture; Lydia Seyram Alhassan, Minister-designate for the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources; Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah, […] The post Egyapa
A gender activist and research fellow with the Centre for Gender Research, Advocacy, and Documentation (CEGRAD), Dr. Amanda Odoi, has warned that the passage of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, commonly known as the anti-gay bill, will worsen brain drain in the country. The bill, which prohibits LGBTQ activities and their promotion, […] The post Passage
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has appointed the Director of Health Promotion, Ghana Health Service, Dr Dacosta Aboagye, as the new Chief Executive of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA). The Secretary to the President in a letter explained that the appointment is pursuant to Section 14 (1) of the National Health Insurance Act, […] The post Akufo-Addo
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has given his strongest assurance that the government will work to ensure that the Electoral Commission (EC) organises a credible and fair election in December. Delivering his penultimate State of the Nation address on Tuesday, February 27, Akufo-Addo also emphasized that the government will ensure that public education on the […] The post #2024SONA:
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has expressed the commitment of his government to support the production of standard content and films for the global market. The president, in his State of the Nation Address in Parliament on Tuesday, February 27, said that as part of measures to support the movie industry, a 20 percent tax […] The post We’re
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has indicated that the government’s gold-for-oil policy has significantly reduced pressure on forex. He said the policy has achieved the needed results and has led to a reduction in the prices of fuel at the pump. In his penultimate State of the Nation Address on Tuesday, February 27, the president […] The post Gold-for-oil
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has revealed that the government has fulfilled its financial obligations by settling the last coupons owed to bondholders. The government announced a domestic debt exchange programme in 2023 targeted at individual and pension bondholders as part of its revenue target to reach an agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). […] The post #2024SONA:
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