Former President John Dramani Mahama has called on Ghanaians not to reject any monetary gifts and other material offerings that may be given by his opponents as a ploy to coerce them to change their voting patterns on December 7, 2024. Mr. Mahama emphasized that some politicians will try to use money to influence this […] The post Take the money
Former President John Dramani Mahama has called on Ghanaians not to reject any monetary gifts and other material offerings that may be given by his opponents as a ploy to coerce them to change their voting patterns on December 7, 2024. Mr. Mahama emphasized that some politicians will try to use money to influence this […] The post Take the money
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has officially voiced its opposition to the Electoral Commission’s decision to shift the date of the 2024 polls from December to November. The Electoral Commission on Monday, January 29, met the various political parties at its Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting to continue deliberations on its proposal for the change […] The post We
The Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Samuel Nartey George, has accused the Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority, Rev. Dr. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah, of attempting to re-award a contract given to a Ghanaian company to an Indian company. The MP alleged that although the Ghanaian company, Axom Ghana, is performing as expected, the Commissioner-General, against the […] The post GRA
Maame Tiwa Addo-Danquah, the Executive Director of the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO), is advocating for a unified effort to combat corruption in the country. Addressing the issue, the EOCO boss emphasized the need for a shift in the mindset of Ghanaians to effectively tackle corruption. In an interview, she expressed concern about the […] The post Ghanaians
The Electoral Commission (EC) has indicated that field staff who supervised the voter exhibition exercise last year will be paid by Friday. Deputy Chairman of the Commission in charge of Corporate Services, Dr. Bossman Asare, noted that inaccurate information provided by the staff accounted for the delay. In an interview with Umaru Sanda Amadu on […] The post Staff
A survey conducted by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has shown that over 50 per cent of pregnant women in the country are anaemic compared to 40 per cent of them who are not pregnant. The report, dubbed “The 2022 Demographic and Health Survey, “showed that children aged 6-59 months in households were eligible for […] The post Over 50% of pregnant women are anaemic –
Mr Samuel Abu Jinapor, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources has hosted the Administrator of the US Environmental Protection Agency, Mr. Michael S. Regan and the US Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Virginia Evelyn Palmer, at the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources to discuss forest and climate-related matters. The meeting focused on Ghana and […] The post Jinapor hosts US diplomats over climate
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has voiced his concerns about the Electoral Commission’s proposal to move the voting date from December to November. In Mahama’s view, the new proposals have the potential to raise doubts about the integrity of the elections. The Electoral Commission has suggested moving the voting […] The post Major
The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, in Osun State says it arrested 4,971 traffic offenders across the state in 2023. The Sector Commander, Mr Henry Benamasia, revealed this in an interview with newsmen on Tuesday in Osogbo. He added that personnel from the Command rescued 976 accident victims across the state during the period. According […] The post We arrested 4,971 traffic offenders in 2023
Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame has attributed the delays during Major Maxwell Mahama’s trial to a faulty juror system, which he said the government is taking measures to reform. Despite the verdict of the jury leading to a life sentence on 12 of the accused persons, the Attorney General noted that they were avoidable delays […] The post Major Mahama: We’re taking
The Ghana Demographic and Health Survey conducted by the Ghana Statistical Service has revealed concerning statistics regarding HIV awareness and prevention among men aged 15 to 49. The data reveals that a significant 76 percent of men in this age group are unaware of their HIV status. Furthermore, only 28% reported the use of condoms […] The post 76% of men are unaware
Tertiary Education Workers Union of Ghana (TEWUG), has declared a nationwide strike effective 1st February 2024 over the failure of the government to address some pressing concerns affecting them. The labour union laments over the employer’s reluctance to address their welfare needs, including tier-two pension funds, vehicle maintenance allowance, and overtime allowance, among others. They […] The post TEWU
The Ministry of Roads and Highways has announced that the Kasoa-Winneba road has been designated as a national security priority. Nasir Yartey, the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Ministry of Roads and Highways, stated that this decision was made due to the road’s national significance and consistent heavy traffic. During an interview with Bernard […] The post We’ve
The Member of Parliament for Old Tafo, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, has revealed that the Chiefs and residents of the Ashanti region are calling for Energy Minister Mathew Opoku Prempeh to be chosen as the running mate to NPP Flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia in the upcoming 2024 general elections. Assifuah emphasized that the people of the […] The post Ashanti
In a recent development, Divisional Chiefs from the Kumasi Traditional Council praised Bernard Antwi Boasiako, known as Chairman Wontumi, affirming his deep reverence for the Golden Stool and dismissing claims that he spoke against Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. Several Chiefs highlighted Chairman Wontumi’s well-known humility toward the Golden Stool, contradicting allegations that emerged during […] The post Wontumi
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has assured that it will take action once it receives the full report from its regional representative, the Electoral Commission, and the Ghana Police Service on the electoral violence that occurred at Yendi during the party’s parliamentary primary over the weekend. The counting process of the party’s January 27, 2024, […] The post We’ll
The Paramount Chief of Ekumfi Traditional Area, Odeefo Akyin VIII, has denied claims of delegating persons to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to demand the autopsy of the late President John Evans Atta Mills. The family of the late former President, Professor John Evans Fiifi Atta Mills, on January 13, 204, asked President Akufo-Addo to […] The post I’ve
The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) resident representative in Ghana, Dr. Leandro Medina, has lauded the nation’s concerted efforts to achieve economic stability, affirming that although Ghana has not reached its destination, it is undeniably on the right path. During an interview on the Citi Breakfast Show on Tuesday, January 30, Dr. Medina told host Bernard […] The post Ghana’s
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has referred the management of the National Blood Service to the Attorney General for prosecution in light of procurement infractions highlighted in the 2022 Auditor General’s report. The report outlines that the National Blood Service engaged in the procurement of goods and services totalling over GH¢130,000 without following proper procurement […] The post PAC
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