The ad-hoc committee tasked with probing the issues surrounding the locked-up funds of customers affected by the collapse of Gold Coast Fund Management Limited has postponed its public hearing to Wednesday, February 28, 2024. This adjustment is to make way for President Nana Akufo-Addo’s State of the Nation address in Parliament, scheduled for Tuesday, February […] The post Public
The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has called on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to detail plans for stabilizing the local currency in the upcoming 2024 State of the Nation Address (SONA), scheduled for Tuesday, February 27. In line with Article 67 of the 1992 constitution, the President is anticipated to present an update […] The post 2024 SONA:
Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has expressed concerns about the constitutionality of the proposed Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values, popularly known as the anti-LGBTQ+ bill currently under consideration by Parliament. He believes it has significant legal flaws and would not withstand scrutiny in court. Afenyo-Markin previously advocated for adjustments to the […] The post Anti-gay
Citi FM/Citi TV has signed a partnership agreement with Nissan and Toyota to utilize locally assembled vehicles by the two renowned automobile giants for the 2024 Heritage Caravan, slated from March 3 to March 10, 2024. As anticipation builds for the Heritage Caravan’s upcoming journey through Ghana’s 14 regions, enthusiasm resonates, particularly among proponents of […] The post Locally
Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has disclosed that the new standing orders of Parliament have created ‘Backbenchers Time’ to allow Members of Parliament at the backbench to contribute ideas to enhance parliamentary practice. In his address at a workshop on the new standing orders at the Rock City Hotel in Kwahu-Nkwatia, the Majority Leader emphasized the […] The post New
The President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has expressed concern over the resignation of Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu as Majority Leader, stating that the Suame legislator was sacrificed on the altar of expediency by the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu formally resigned as Majority Leader on Friday, February 23, following prior notification to the Majority Caucus on […] The post Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has commemorated the 58th anniversary of the overthrow of Ghana’s first president, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, describing the abrupt end to Nkrumah’s visionary leadership as a day of shame that will forever be remembered. The NDC, in a press release, stated that the February 24, 1966 coup d’état derailed Ghana […] The post Nkrumah’s
Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, the MP for Assin Central, has unequivocally stated that he is not interested in partnering the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, in the upcoming December elections. While Bawumia is yet to officially reveal his running mate, Mr Agyapong, speaking on the KSM Show on Pan African Television […] The post I’ve
Dr. Richard Anthony, the Medical Director of the Tema General Hospital, has expressed worry at the alarming rate of people being brought to the hospital dead. Dr Anthony said a total of 1,079 people, including 621 males and 458, were brought to the Tema General Hospital dead on arrival in 2023. “We recorded a worrying […] The post 1,079 people were brought
Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has revealed that the recently revised standing orders of Parliament include a dedicated segment known as ‘Backbenchers Time.’ This initiative aims to provide Members of Parliament situated at the backbench with an opportunity to actively contribute their ideas and perspectives, thereby enriching the parliamentary practice. Speaking at a workshop held at […] The post New
Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has revealed that the recently revised standing orders of Parliament include a dedicated segment known as ‘Backbenchers Time.’ This initiative aims to provide Members of Parliament situated at the backbench with an opportunity to actively contribute their ideas and perspectives, thereby enriching the parliamentary practice. Speaking at a workshop held at […] The post New
The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has reiterated its commitment to ensuring that Ghanaians acquire wealth through its proposed 24-hour economy if elected in the 2024 elections. The NDC held its National Policy Dialogue on February 22 and February 23 to deliberate on its policy priorities for the December polls at the Peduase Lodge in […] The post 24-hour
The Presidential Candidate of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has stated that the massive acceptance of his 24-hour economy proposal has sent shivers down the spines of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP). The NDC, on February 22 and February 23, held a national policy dialogue at the Peduase Lodge to […] The post My
Political analyst Dr. Richard Amoako Baah has stated that Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Suame, resigned as a show of solidarity and to maintain peace within the New Patriotic Party (NPP). He suggests that Mr. Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu’s resignation was not voluntary, but rather a move to appease certain individuals within the party. Mr. […] The post Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu’s
The extensive searches including a reported excavation for alleged stolen booty conducted in the house of the former boss of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Stephen Kwabena Opuni, became a topical issue in his trial at the Accra High Court last Wednesday. During cross-examination, counsel for Dr Opuni, Samuel Codjoe, inquired from a witness whether […] The post No
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has underscored the importance of the 24-hour economy. According to Mr. Mahama, the 24-hour economy is the surest way for the country to achieve its significant economic expansion. He made these remarks when he addressed the party’s national policy dialogue held between February 22 […] The post 24-hour
A former Deputy Managing Director of the National Investment Bank (NIB) and member of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Alfred Thompson, has described Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu’s resignation as Majority Leader as bold and commendable for party unity. Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu formally announced his resignation as Majority Leader in Parliament on Friday, February 23, after previously notifying the […] The post Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu’s
Madam Justina Owusu-Banahene, the Bono Regional Minister, has appealed to Ghana’s development partners to assist in adding value to cashew fruits and nuts for job creation and poverty reduction. She expressed regret that 889,000 metric tons of cashew fruits went to waste in the region annually due to the lack of processing plants to ensure […] The post Bono
Hiplife legend Okyeame Kwame has debunked claims that he has been paid to join the manifesto committee of flagbearer of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. Okyeame Kwame is one of the fifteen people who were named as members of the New Patriotic Party’s Manifesto Committee for tourism, arts, and culture. Other […] The post Bawumia’s
The Agogo Traditional Council has petitioned President Akufo-Addo to intervene and direct the National Communications Authority (NCA) to reopen Salt FM. The radio station, owned by renowned businessman Ohene Kwame Frimpong, was shut down on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, for failing to renew its authorization, according to a notice issued by the NCA. Some residents […] The post Direct
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