A military officer in his late 30s was shot dead in Millennium City during a land dispute, while two other officers narrowly escaped death. The incident occurred near the Millennium City District Police Command at Kasoa in the Central region of Ghana. According to reports, the brother of one of the military officers had purchased […] The post Military officer
Investigations have been launched into the tragic death of a soldier at Millennium City in Kasoa, Central Region by the Ghana Armed Forces. Lance Corporal (L/Cpl) Danso Michael was reportedly killed amid a dispute over land ownership. In a statement released on Wednesday, May 1, the GAF revealed that initial findings indicate L/Cpl Omar Abdul […] The post Kasoa:
Member of Parliament (MP) for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, has filed an appeal to reverse the decision of the High Court to dismiss his request to compel President Akufo-Addo and Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin to act on the bill within seven days. The appeal processes filed on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, states among other things […] The post LGBTQ+
The High Court in Accra has observed with dismay the “delay tactics” being employed by State Prosecutors in commencing the trial of former president of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) Kwasi Nyantakyi. The Court was also unhappy about the substantive State Prosecutor’s request to prioritize an “official assignment” at the expense of the “prosecution of […] The post #Number
The Minority in Parliament has entreated Ministers-designate by President Akufo-Addo to desist from presenting themselves as representatives of the President. This comes on the back of Minister of Health designate, Dr. Bernard Okoe-Boye embarking on inspections at health facilities in his capacity as the President’s representative. In a statement signed by the ranking member of […] The post Ministers-designate
Yaa Serwaa Sarpong, the Director of Support Services at Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Ltd (SML), has refuted certain figures in KPMG’s report concerning the revenue they generated for the government. According to KPMG’s report, SML boosted the government’s tax revenue to GHS2.45 billion during the period under review. “Regarding the downstream petroleum audit services, KPMG determined […] The post We
President Akufo-Addo has called out the Allan Kyeremanten-led Movement for Change and the opposition National Democratic Congress insisting he is aware the two are behind Kwadwo Owusu Aduomi’s independent candidature in Tuesday’s Ejisu by elections. Making his last remarks as the NPP wraps up its campaigns in Ejisu, the president asserted, “I know that the […] The post No
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama says President Akufo-Addo cannot determine who becomes his successor in the 2024 election. This follows President Akufo-Addo’s statement that former President John Mahama cannot be his successor. “Before the election is held, I am going to come here and pay my proper goodbye to you […] The post 2024
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas says the US is the only country that can stop Israel from attacking Rafah, the southern Gaza city where more than a million people are taking refuge. Mr Abbas, who runs parts of the occupied West Bank, said any attack could see Palestinians flee Gaza. On Saturday Israel’s foreign minister said […] The post Palestinian leader appeals to US
Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor’s request for a Mandamus seeking to compel the Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin and President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to act on the LGBTQ+ bill within 7 days has been dismissed. The High Court in Accra presided over by Justice Ellen Lordina Serwah Mireku said, though the court has jurisdiction to hear the […] The post LGBTQ+
The National Democratic Congress (NDC), has called on the President Akufo-Addo and Dr. Bawumia government to take immediate steps to retrieve all monies paid to SML Ghana Limited for no work done. At a press conference addressed by its National Communication Officer in Accra today, the party demanded the immediate publication of the full KPMG […] The post NDC demands retrieval of monies paid to SML
The National Democratic Congress (NDC), has accused the Akufo-Addo/Bawumia government of attempted cover-up of corruption and criminality in the raging SML matter. The Presidency last week released a report detailing the President’s directives on recommendations of a yet to be published KPMG investigation. Whereas the report identified breaches of several laws involving contracts between the […] The post NDC
Former Auditor-General Daniel Yaw Domelevo has criticised the selection of KPMG to audit the contract between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Ltd (SML), describing it as illegal and unprofessional behaviour. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo ordered KPMG to audit the contract between the two entities on January 2, 2024. Following the […] The post GRA-SML
A group calling itself United Voices for Change (UVC) has called on President Akufo-Addo to dismiss the Chief Executive Officers of the Ghana Cocoa Board, Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Ghana Water Company, and the Ghana Airport Company for running the companies at a loss. Addressing a press conference last Tuesday, the Convener of the […] The post Sack State-Owned Enterprise CEOs – Group
FLASHBACK: GFA President Kurt Okraku receiving the five-year Action Plan from Ghana Beach Soccer Chairman Ampofo Ankrah as other officials look on The country’s football governing body, Ghana Football Read More... The post GFA Rallies Support For Beach Soccer appeared first
The Minority in Parliament is demanding the publication of the KPMG audit report on Strategic Mobilization Ghana Ltd (SML) and Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) contract. President Akufo-Addo has stated that the SML Downstream petroleum service is needed however the Ministry of Finance (MoF) and the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) will have to renegotiate the fee […] The post Minority
Isaac Adongo, Ranking Member on the Finance Committee of Parliament has asked President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to lay KPMG’s audit report on the revenue mobilisation agreement between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Ltd (SML) before Parliament. KPMG, an auditing firm, has finalised and presented its report on the GRA-SML contract […] The post Lay
The Ashanti regional minister Simon Osei Mensah has threatened to sue the Electricity Company of Ghana Limited (ECG) management in the Ashanti region over what he described as false publication against him. He also accused the Ashanti regional branch of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) of acting without wisdom by threatening to withdraw their […] The post Ashanti
The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has responded to allegations made by former President John Mahama, who claimed that the current New Patriotic Party (NPP) government had appointed NPP sympathizers to the Commission. The EC emphasized the neutrality of its recruitment process and questioned the accuracy of Mahama’s statements. During an interview at the London […] The post Ghanaians
Political Strategist, Professor Kobby Mensah says flag bearer John Mahama has made a better choice by choosing Professor Jane Opoku-Agyemang as his running mate for the 2024 election. This comes on the back of the official outdooring of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flag bearer, John Mahama’s running mate, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang at the […] The post Mahama
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