Private legal practitioner, Martin Kpebu is raising concerns regarding threats by businessman Alfred Agbesi Woyome to sue the General Legal Council (GLC) over legal practitioner, Samuel Nerquaye-Tetteh’s disbarment from the bar. Mr. Woyome threatened to sue the GLC for taking such an action against former Chief State Prosecutor, Samuel Nerquaye-Tetteh for professional misconduct. Kpebu asserts […] The post AG
Education think tank, Africa Education Watch has begun manifesto consultations with various political parties to incorporate policies targeted at investing in basic education into their manifestos. According to EduWatch, the neglect of investment in basic education infrastructure has necessitated the need for political parties to ensure their manifestos align with the broad vision of the […] The post EduWatch
X, formerly known as Twitter, has finally paid off the staff it sacked in its African headquarters more than a year after they were laid off, the agency which represents them has said. Most had only been in the job, based in Ghana’s capital, Accra, for a few months when the social media platform fired […] The post Sacked Twitter staff in Ghana finally get pay-off
The National Invitational School’s Athletics Championships (NISAC) is set to take place this upcoming weekend, running from February 24, 2024, to February 28, 2024. It will be held at the University of Ghana stadium in Accra. This four-day invitational school athletics competition will witness the participation of 57 Senior High Schools vying for glory both […] The post NISAC
The Ministry of Roads and Highways has disclosed that the GH¢150 million allotted toward engaging and paying road contractors to patch potholes across the country is just one of many projects aimed at improving the country’s road network. The ministry’s head of public relations, Nasir Ahmad Yartey, explained that “the whole idea is to move […] The post GH¢150m
The former Minister for Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has urged the staff of the Ministry to continue to safeguard and enhance the media support initiatives initiated during his tenure as Minister. In a passionate farewell address during a staff durbar at the Ministry’s premises on Friday, February 16, 2024, the Minister made a passionate plea […] The post Protect
The leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ashanti Region is currently engaged in a meeting to address the threats of electoral violence made by one of its members. Alhaji Mustapha Alhasan, the Party’s Constituency Organizer for Manhyia South, has been declared wanted by the Ashanti Region Police Command due to his provocative […] The post NDC
The Electoral Commission (EC) has backtracked on its decision to eliminate the use of indelible ink in the upcoming 2024 general elections, responding to strong criticisms from stakeholders, including the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC). Dr. Eric Asare Bossman, the Deputy EC Chairman in charge of Corporate Services, acknowledged the concerns raised by the public, […] The post Election
The Mahama 2024 Campaign Team has refuted allegations of over-relying on Alan Kyerematen and his Butterfly Movement for political gains in the Ashanti Region. According to the team, such misinformation is being circulated by an affiliate of the New Patriotic Party known as the “Social Democratic Forum.” A statement signed by Joyce Bawah Mogtari, the […] The post Mahama
Franklin Cudjoe, the President of IMANI Africa, has welcomed the initiative by Parliament to promote the use of local languages during its proceedings. According to him, it would be admirable to listen to the Members of Parliament (MPs) make their remarks in their local dialects and may be timely as the house prepares to welcome […] The post Use
The Ghana Police Service has reassured the public of a free and fair electoral process in the upcoming general election scheduled for December 7, 2024. This commitment comes in the wake of the violence that marred the 2020 general election, resulting in the tragic deaths of eight individuals, including three minors, with an additional 15 […] The post Election 2024 will
The National Executive Committee of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is convening at the Alisa Hotel, where they will unveil the members of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s campaign team. The meeting will spotlight Dan Botwe, who is set to be named Campaign Chairman, and Opare Ansah, who is expected to take on the role of campaign […] The post Hackman, other
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has attributed the suffering and hardships currently in Ghana to the unprecedented levels of corruption under the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia administration. At a press conference today, February 19, 2024, the party lamented the corruption allegedly perpetrated by officials of the Akufo-Addo/Bawumia government in the past seven years. The NDC recounted the BOST […] The post Ghanaians
A man believed to be mentally unstable has tragically taken the lives of four individuals in Banda-Nkwanta, a community located along the Bole-Bamboi highway in the Bole district of the Savannah Region. The incident reportedly unfolded when the man, identified as Daganaa, arrived at a nearby galamsey site to unload items and requested to use […] The post Savannah
The National Communications Officer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi, has stated that the flagbearer of the party, John Dramani Mahama, is the best person to protect the public purse, describing him as ‘incorruptible’. He underscored the need for the electorate to entrust the public purse in the hands of Mr. Mahama, […] The post Mahama is incorruptible
The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMA) has once again absolved itself of blame for the Akosombo dam spillage disaster. Over 30,000 people were displaced after the Volta River Authority (VRA) spilled excess water from the Akosombo and Kpong dams in September 2023. Stakeholders questioned the data-sharing system between the GMA and VRA; however, the Director-General of […] The post We
The Accra Academy Senior High School (SHS) is currently without power due to disconnection by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) over alleged unpaid arrears. Citi News‘ Fauzu Masawudu reported that as of 8:40 pm when he arrived, the entire campus was in darkness, with students using torchlights in their classrooms for studying. An anonymous […] The post ECG
The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) is set to release its policy proposals aimed at guiding political parties in shaping their manifestos ahead of this year’s general elections. The move is to ensure that the needs of GNAT members are effectively integrated into the agendas of political parties. In an interview with Citi News […] The post GNAT
Mohammed Amin Adam, the newly appointed Finance Minister, has urged the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to work hard to achieve its financial targets for the fiscal year 2024. He stressed that the GRA should adhere to a sophisticated roadmap that balances a user-friendly approach with the uncompromised execution of its mandate. During a visit to […] The post Let’s
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) leadership in the Ashanti Region has accused the Ghana Police Service of bias, particularly concerning the enforcement of laws involving NDC members. The party has acknowledged a statement from the police and plans to accompany its Manhyia South Constituency Organizer, Mustapha Alhassan, to the police headquarters on Tuesday for an […] The post Ashanti
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