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Anti-gay bill was passed for political reasons – Audrey Gadzekpo
The Board Chair of the Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Audrey Gadzekpo claims the Anti-Gay Bill was passed for political reasons. Parliament passed the bill on Human Sexual Rights and Family Values also known as the anti-LGBTQ bill on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. The bill proscribes LGBT activities and criminalizes its promotion, advocacy and funding. […]
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Anti-gay bill detrimental to societal well-being – Audrey Gadzekpo
The Board Chair of the Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Professor Audrey Gadzekpo, has characterized the Anti-Gay Bill as detrimental to societal well-being. Ghana’s parliament endorsed the stringent legislation on Wednesday, February 28, prescribing a maximum of five years imprisonment for the formation or financing of LGBTQ+ groups. The bill garnered support from both major […]
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Free SHS review: Mahama accuses NPP of double standards
The flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress, John Dramani Mahama, has accused the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) of double standards in the ongoing debate over the review of the Free Senior High School Policy. The governing NPP has consistently rejected calls for a review of the free SHS programme introduced in 2017. Speaking […]
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Akufo-Addo should fulfil his promise by assenting to anti-gay bill – Sam George
The lead proponent of the bill on Human Sexual Rights and Family Values, Samuel Nartey George hopes that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo would fulfil his promise by signing the bill into law. Parliament on Wednesday, February 28 passed the bill on Human Sexual Rights and Family Values also known as the anti-LGBTQ bill. The bill […]
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Police probe death of Ejura govt hospital worker
The police at Ejura in the Ashanti region have commenced investigations into the death of a 56-year-old worker at the Ejura government hospital whose body was found hanging on a mango tree on Sunday, February 25, 2024. The deceased, identified as Sarfo Boakye, was a father of 3 from a royal family in Ejura. Speaking […]
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Action by anti-vegetable oil smuggling taskforce apt – AGI
The Association of Ghana Industries is in support of efforts by the Tree Crop Development Authority and others to crack down on smuggled vegetable oil in the Ghanaian market. The Tree Crop Development Authority, the Oil Palm Development Association of Ghana, the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority, and National Security on Tuesday closed […]
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It was difficult not to openly support Ken Agyapong’s presidential bid – Afenyo-Markin
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 […]
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‘Bloated All African Games budget could’ve resettled Akosombo spillage victims’ – Ablakwa
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Member of Parliament for North Tongu, has expressed concern over the government’s planned $48 million operational expenses for the forthcoming 13th All African Games. He suggests that these funds could be redirected to assist victims of the Akosombo dam spillage. Ablakwa has raised allegations that the government plans to spend $48 […]
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Akufo-Addo to present State of the Nation Address today
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is scheduled to deliver the State of the Nation Address to Parliament today, February 27, 2024. The address is in accordance with Article 67 of the 1992 Constitution, which states that the President shall deliver a message on the State of the Nation to Parliament at the start of each […]
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Ofori-Atta’s Senior Presidential Adviser portfolio unnecessary – Kwame Pianim
Kwame Pianim, a leading member of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) and economist, has voiced his disappointment over the recent appointment of Ken Ofori-Atta, the former Finance Minister, as the Senior Presidential Adviser and Special Envoy for International Trade by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. Fatimatu Abubakar, the Information Minister-designate, defended the reassignment of […]
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NMC’s ineffectiveness led to closure of 4 radio stations in Bawku – MFWA
The Media Foundation for West Africa has attributed the closure of four radio stations in Bawku by the National Communications Authority (NCA) to what it says is the inactivity of the National Media Commission (NMC). The NCA, following a recommendation by the Upper East Regional Security Council and the National Security Ministry, shut down the […]
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Bawku: Gumah FM owner refutes NCA’s claims of inflammatory broadcast
Prince Kamal Gumah, the proprietor of Gumah FM, disputes the National Communications Authority’s (NCA) stated reason for shutting down his radio station in Bawku. Gumah FM was one of four stations closed by the NCA. The NCA, acting on recommendations from the Upper East Regional Security Council and the Ministry of National Security, closed Bawku […]
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Some MPs fear criticizing anti-gay bill over possible victimisation – Afenyo-Markin
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 […]
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Jospong makes inroads in Africa, signs deal to build waste treatment plants in Lagos
The Jospong Group of Companies (JCG) has entered into an agreement with the Lagos State Government through the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources to build waste treatment plants in Lagos, Nigeria. The integrated waste treatment facility will help to transform the environmental situation of Africa’s most populous city. The landmark agreement was formalized with […]
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Let’s work together to secure credible elections in December – NMC to journalists
The National Media Commission (NMC) has called for collaboration with journalists and media houses to ensure credible elections in December. This comes in the wake of the recent closure of four radio stations in Bawku by the National Communications Authority (NCA). The stations affected including Bawku FM, Source FM, Zahra FM, and Gumah FM, were […]
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All African Games: LOC justifies $48m for operational expenses
The Local Organising Committee of the All African Games has justified the government’s allocation of $48 million toward the operational expenses of the games. The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa on his Facebook page on Monday disclosed that the government planned to spend $48 million, despite the US$195 million that had […]
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Delegate system must be scrapped to curb political corruption – CDD
The Director of Advocacy and Policy Engagement at the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Kojo Pumpuni Asante, is advocating for the elimination of the delegate system in the selection of parliamentary and presidential candidates as a measure to combat corruption in Ghana’s electoral process. This call comes in response to recent revelations by Zebilla’s […]
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I don’t believe MPs must be Ministers – Afenyo-Markin
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 […]
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Parental support for Free SHS policy necessary – Apaak
Dr Clement Apaak, the Builsa South MP and ranking member of the Education Committee of Parliament, has endorsed Africa Education Watch’s (Eduwatch) suggestion for parents to contribute to the Free Senior High School policy. Eduwatch has called on the government to reassess its Free SHS policy, suggesting that parents who choose to have their children […]
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Opuni Highlights Ghana Card Impact On Financial Sector
Julian Opuni Fidelity Bank Managing Director, Julian Opuni, has highlighted the impact of the Ghana Card on the financial sector. Sharing his perspectives on key issues impacting Ghana’s financial
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