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:
Police in Tema are on the heels of a painter, Koffi Elom Sewonou, aka Francis Gomez, aka Hakeem Lion, who allegedly attempted to murder a retired officer of the Bureau of National Investigation (BNI) last month at Community 10. Information available to The Chronicle from both police and family sources reveal that the incident occurred […] The post Retired BNI officer escapes death by a hair’s
Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has rebutted claims by the Minority regarding the government’s tax waiver requests for businesses under the One District One Factory initiative. Despite opposition from the Minority, who raised concerns about potential corruption and misuse of public funds over the proposed $449 million tax exemptions, Afenyo-Markin defended the initiative during his debate […] The post Afenyo-Markin
The National Tenants’ Union of Ghana has called for the immediate publication of the names of beneficiaries under the National Rental Assistance Scheme (NRAS), organized by regions and communities. This call comes in response to former Minister of Works and Housing, Francis Asenso Boakye’s assertion that 1,492 citizens received a total disbursement of GH 19 […] The post Publish
The Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has withdrawn remarks he made about the NDC’s running mate, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, during his debate on the State of the Nation address. The Minority caucus was incensed by the Majority Leader’s assertion that the selection of Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, a woman in her 70s, as the NDC’s […] The post Afenyo-Markin
The Minister for Roads and Highways, Francis Asenso-Boakye, has called for the reintroduction of road tolls in a bid to mobilize adequate revenue to bridge the country’s road infrastructural deficit. The collection of road tolls was discontinued in 2021 as part of policy measures announced by the government in the preceding year’s budget statement. During […] The post Asenso-Boakye
Inhabitants of Manso Tontokrom in the Amansie South Municipality of the Ashanti Region have intensified demands for the government to register the area under its Community Mining Scheme. The youth and opinion leaders in the area believe this will reduce rising unemployment and also save the environment and water bodies from the threats of illegal […] The post Manso-Tontokrom
Four people have been arrested following a clash between some residents of Manso Tontokrom and private security personnel deployed to protect the concession of Asanko Gold Mines in the Ashanti Region. The arrests follow the altercation, which occurred on Saturday, March 2, 2024, when the security personnel reportedly fired gunshots, resulting in the death of […] The post Manso
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has stated that it has commenced a probe into the clash between some residents of Manso Tontokrom and security personnel of Asanko Gold Mine Limited, in collaboration with the appropriate security authorities. An altercation between residents of Manso Tontokrom and Asanko Gold Mine security personnel on Saturday, March […] The post Perpetrators
The Member of Parliament for Anyaa-Sowutuom, Dr Dickson Adomako Kissi, has hailed the new Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, stating that he will herald a new era in parliamentary proceedings. Following the resignation of Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Deputy Majority Leader and MP for Efutu, was appointed as the new Majority Leader on February 22. […] The post Afenyo-Markin
A clash between residents of Manso Tontokrom and Private Security personnel, deployed to safeguard Asanko Gold Mines Limited’s concession, has left three individuals dead. The altercation, which occurred on Saturday, escalated when the security personnel reportedly fired gunshots, resulting in the death of a resident. In retaliation, enraged locals lynched two members of the private […] The post Three
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
George Yaw Boakye The Ahafo Regional Minister, George Yaw Boakye, has praised President Akufo-Addo for his decision to establish four new universities in the country of which his region Read More... The post Ahafo Minister Hails Nana For New Universities appeared
The Minority in Parliament has issued a warning to the Minister for Roads and Highways, Francis Asenso-Boakye, regarding what they perceive as his continuous absence from parliamentary sessions where he is expected to address queries related to his ministry. According to the Caucus, the Minister has, on three separate occasions since his nomination to lead […] The post Minority
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Madina, Francis-Xavier Sosu, has staunchly defended his Parental Leave Bill Proposal, designed to address the gender gap by advocating for a parental leave period ranging from 7 days to 4 weeks for fathers to support their spouses after childbirth. Sosu highlighted the need for immediate parental leave for working […] The post Paternal leave
The Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has confessed to facing a challenging situation when he couldn’t openly endorse the presidential bid of his close friend, Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong. Agyapong’s aspirations to lead the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) ultimately fell short, with the coveted position going to Vice President Dr. Mahamudu […] The post It
The new Majority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has hinted that some of his fellow MPs are hesitant to criticize the controversial anti-gay bill due to fear of victimization. He indicated that the manner in which the bill was introduced has instilled fear among legislators, leading them to avoid questioning it. Afenyo-Markin also expressed concern […] The post Some
The Majority Leader and MP for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has voiced his apprehensions about Members of Parliament assuming ministerial positions. Criticism has been directed at MPs who also serve as Ministers, with stakeholders accusing them of neglecting their parliamentary oversight responsibilities to the disadvantage of their constituents once they become ministers. Afenyo-Markin recognized the significant […] The post I
Francis-Xavier Sosu A new bill extending maternity leave from three to four months, introducing paternal leave for men, and providing for other ‘related matters’ in maternal health, such as the Read More... The post Parental Leave Bill Coming appeared first on DailyGuide
Alexander Afenyo-Markin The Effutu constituency in the Central Region was filled with joy as thousands of residents took to the streets of Winneba to celebrate the appointment of their Read More... The post Effutu Constituents Hail Afenyo-Markin’s Leadership
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