In what appears to be one of the formal responses from the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, to President Akufo-Addo’s penchant for not assenting to private members’ bills, General Arts students, particularly those who read government in senior high school, experienced nothing but separation of powers on display. A cursory glance at TV3 Ghana’s quote […] The post Bagbin
Dr Eric Obutey, the Head of Research and Corporate Affairs at the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), has stated that the commission has instructed the Electricity Company of Ghana to distribute funds from the Cash Waterfall Mechanism (CWM) by March 25, 2024. He clarified that the CWM is a system designed to distribute the revenues […] The post PURC
The fallen towers EIGHT HIGH tension towers of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) at Ejisu, have, reportedly, fallen to the ground, causing fear and panic in the community. Read More... The post Bolts, Nuts Thieves Collapse ECG Towers appeared first on
The Electoral Commission (EC) has declared its readiness for the upcoming December polls, assuring Ghanaians of free and fair elections. Dr Bossman Asare, a deputy commissioner at the EC, addressing journalists in Accra on Wednesday, expressed confidence that the forthcoming polls would be among the best. “We are fully ready for the election…We are going […] The post December
The Electoral Commission (EC) has assured that the integrity of its systems and elections remain intact. The Commission said this while dismissing an allegation by the Minority Leader, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson that seven Biometric Verification Devices (BVDs) have been stolen. On Tuesday, March 19, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson indicated that the EC confirmed to […] The post The integrity of our systems
The Electoral Commission has said that the allegation by the Minority Leader, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson that seven Biometric Verification Devices (BVDs) have been stolen is not true. On Tuesday, March 19, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson indicated that the EC confirmed to them about the missing seven BVDs cannot be identified. The minority leader has […] The post No Biometric Verification Devices
The Electoral Commission has said that the allegation by the Minority Leader, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson that seven Biometric Verification Devices (BVDs) have been stolen is not true. On Tuesday, March 19, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson indicated that the EC confirmed to them about the missing seven BVDs cannot be identified. The minority leader has […] The post No Biometric Verification Device
The Electoral Commission (EC) has assured that the integrity of its systems and elections remain intact. The Commission said this while dismissing an allegation by the Minority Leader, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson that seven Biometric Verification Devices (BVDs) have been stolen. On Tuesday, March 19, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson indicated that the EC confirmed to […] The post The integrity of our systems
Former President John Dramani Mahama has urged all Ghanaians to participate in the upcoming voter registration exercise. The Electoral Commission (EC) set May 7 to start voter registration ahead of the 2024 general elections. Mr Mahama therefore urged all eligible individuals to register and get their cards ready to be able to vote in the […] The post Mahama urges all to partake in voter
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has ordered the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to comply with the Cash Waterfall Mechanism (CWM) and pay all tariff revenues as prescribed and allocated under the CWM to secure the financial integrity of the energy sector. According to the PURC, the objective of the CWM is to ensure […] The post PURC bares
By Ferdinand D. ADADZI Introduction Timestamp: Thursday, 14th March, 2024 @ 10.06 pm. We are back to erratic power supply.⚡️ ⚡️ ⚡️ You can call it dumsor or it is not? 🤷♂️ Fact still remains, there are serious challenges in power supply to residents and businesses. In the midst of the challenges, there are plenty […] The post Offgrid
The Electricity Company of Ghana Limited (ECG) has addressed a recently resurfaced video clip featuring its Managing Director, Mr. Samuel Dubik Mahama Esq., circulating on social media. The clip wrongly implies insensitivity to the challenges faced by customers amid the current unstable power supply situation. Dated March 16, 2024, the statement clarifies that the video […] The post ECG
An Energy Expert and a member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwadwo Gyamfi-Poku has assured that the power cuts being experienced by Ghanaians in most parts of the country will be resolved. He indicated that the issue has to do with maintenance work being undertaken by the electricity of Ghana and also the West […] The post Akufo-Addo and his team
Ghana’s Electoral Commission (EC) has assured that the current internet disruptions will not compromise the integrity of the 2024 general elections. The assurance comes amid concerns raised due to recent cuts in undersea fibre optic cables, which have significantly impacted mobile network operations since March 14, leading to widespread internet outages across the nation. In […] The post Internet
Bongo lawmaker Edward Bawa has attributed this to the huge indebtedness in the power sector value chain. He says the power sector is currently facing a 1.5billion debts which government is unable to pay. He was contributing to a discussion on the power cuts being experienced in most parts of the country, on TV3’s Key […] The post The total debt situation in Ghana’s power sector
Dr Ibn Chambas, a member of the AU High-Level Panel, has urged the Electoral Commission (EC) to utilise the upcoming by-election, triggered by the passing of Ejisu MP, John Kumah, as an ideal opportunity to practice professional electoral conduct in preparation for the 2024 elections. He pointed out that Ghana has a history of unrest […] The post Exhibit professionalism
Government spokesperson on governance and security, Palgrave Boakye-Danquah, has appealed to Ghanaians for patience as the administration addresses the ongoing power supply challenges. In recent months, Ghana has grappled with a significant power crisis, resulting in widespread outages across various regions, eliciting frustrations among citizens. Amidst calls for a structured load-shedding schedule to facilitate daily […] The post Dumsor:
The Minority in Parliament is calling on the government to urgently intervene to prevent the disconnection of power to 91 hospitals in the country. The Electricity Company of Ghana has threatened to disconnect the power supply to these hospitals due to their outstanding debts amounting to 261 million Ghana Cedis. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, the Ranking […] The post Minority
The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Mensa has tasked the Ghana Police Service to enforce electoral laws, emphasizing that offenders including EC staff, should be penalised. During a press briefing held jointly with the Police on Thursday, March 14, 2024, the EC Chairperson underscored the importance of addressing electoral violations impartially. “We also […] The post 2024
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has issued demand notices to hospitals with outstanding bills, warning of disconnection from the national grid if payment is not made within 72 hours. A total of 91 health facilities across the country are in debt to the ECG, with a combined outstanding amount of GH¢261 million. Several prominent […] The post ECG gives
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