Mahama Ayariga, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Bawku Central, has weighed in on the ongoing debate surrounding President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s decision not to receive the Anti-Gay Bill, asserting that the President would not face any legal repercussions should he choose to receive it. This statement comes amidst heightened discussion following the Presidency’s […] The post Akufo-Addo
Award-winning artist, Sharon Dede Padiki has commenced her painting marathon seeking to break the Guinness World Record for the longest painting by an individual. The post Guinness World Record : Artist Sharon Padiki embarks on 168-hour painting marathon first appeared on 3News.
By Jayati GHOSH While the technical details of international agreements may seem arcane or even trivial, they often commit governments to policies that have major economic consequences. This is especially true for low- and middle-income countries, which have long been on the receiving end of unfair treaties. International tax agreements are a case in point. […] The post For
By Cina Lawson and Rory Stewart For decades, the international community has grappled with the challenge of ending extreme poverty, which is the leading Sustainable Development Goal for 2030. Despite some progress, we remain far off track, with an estimated 700 million people still struggling to survive on less than $2.15 per day. Unlike in […] The post A
The government has announced progress in addressing the aftermath of the Akosombo Dam spillage that displaced thousands of residents along the Lower Volta Basin six months ago. Minister for Works and Housing, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, provided an update in Parliament, highlighting the establishment of an inter-ministerial committee chaired by the Chief of Staff at the […] The post Govt
The Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has disclosed that it will petition the Engineering Council over damages caused by urban roads during their construction works. Managing Director of the GWL, Dr. Clifford A. Braimah, attributed the shortages in the water supply to the Tamale metropolis to burst pipelines caused by contractors working on major road projects. […] The post Tamale
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
Hassan Zein Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known in showbiz as A Plus, has surrendered in a defamation suit brought against him by Ghanaian business mogul and philanthropist, Hassan Zein. Read More... The post A Plus Loses Court Case To Zein appeared first on DailyGuide
The Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) has asserted that the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill, popularly known as Anti-Gay Bill, is not only ill-conceived but Read More... The post CDD Fights Anti-Gay Bill appeared first on DailyGuide
Vincent Ekow Assafuah, Deputy Minister-designate for the Ministry of Local Government, Decentralisation and Rural Development has acknowledged that while he wholeheartedly supports the passage of the anti-LGBTQ+ bill, he believes that merely ostracising gays from society is not the solution. He advocated for parliament to be interested in the reformation of homosexuals and not allow […] The post I
Franklin Cudjoe, the Founder and President of IMANI Africa, has criticised the decision to imprison individuals who identify as gays, describing it as ‘senseless.’ On February 28, 2024, Parliament passed a bill criminalising LGBTQ activities and prohibiting their promotion, advocacy, and funding. Individuals found guilty under this law could face imprisonment ranging from six months […] The post Anti-LGBTQ+
Former Member of Parliament for Jomoro, Samia Yaba Nkrumah, has called on President Akufo-Addo not to sign the Bill on Human Sexual Rights and Family Values, also known as Read More... The post Reject Anti-LGBTQ Bill – Samia
Edem Agbana, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate for Ketu North, has described discussions regarding the financial implications of the Anti-Gay Bill as embarrassing. He argues that such discussions compromise the integrity of Ghana’s independence. The Ministry of Finance has expressed concerns about the financial repercussions of the Anti-Gay Bill, even urging President Akufo-Addo […] The post Anti-gay
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
Former Member of Parliament for Jomoro, Samia Yaba Nkrumah, has urged President Akufo-Addo not to assent to the Bill on Human Sexual Rights and Family Values, commonly known as the anti-LGBTQ bill. This legislation passed in Parliament on February 28, 2024, criminalizes LGBTQ activities and prohibits their promotion, advocacy, and funding. Those found guilty could […] The post Don’t
First Deputy Minority Whip, Ahmed Ibrahim, has asserted that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is employing various tactics to avoid assenting to the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill. Parliament approved the bill on February 28, 2024, criminalizing LGBTQ+ activities, as well as their promotion, advocacy, and funding. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has since pledged to await the […] The post Akufo-Addo
Regent University College of Science and Technology has appointed Prof. Samuel Lartey as the Vice President of the institution. Before he was appointed Vice President, Samuel served as the Executive Head of Research, Business Intelligence, Market Conduct and Media at the Ghana Association of Banks. The Board of Trustees and Council of the university announced […] The post
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
Professor Alidu Seidu, the Head of the Political Science Department at the University of Ghana, has urged President Akufo-Addo to stand firm against international pressure and assent to the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill. The bill, which was passed by Parliament on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, prohibits LGBT activities and criminalizes their promotion, […] The post Be
The Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC) has vowed to face squarely individuals who will attempt to impose LGBTQ+ activities on Ghanaians. During an interview on the Point of View, on Citi TV, on Monday, the General Secretary of GPCC, Apostle Immanuel Nii Okuley Tettey, cautioned that those who publicly discuss and participate in LGBTQ+ […] The post We’ll
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