The government paid a total of GH¢300,385,317.52 as judgement debt between 2017 and 2022. The Ministry of Finance made this known in an updated information on judgement debt payment dated August 2023. The Ministry revealed that the payments were made to over 60 individuals and organisations. For instance, in 2017, Albert Osei was paid GH¢279,412.83; […] The post Over
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 […] The post Anti-gay
Parliament has passed the bill on the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values also known as the anti-LGBTQ bill. The bill proscribes LGBT activities and criminalizes its promotion, advocacy and funding. Persons caught in the act would be subjected to a 6 months to 3 year jail term with promoters and […] The post Parliament passes anti-LGBTQ Bill appeared first
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 […] The post Some
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 […] The post I
Multiple award-winning Hiplife music duo Keche has ignited heated debate with their bold claim that “secular musicians are rather the ones doing Gospel music.” Keche believes that their music, though not explicitly religious, promotes positive messages that resonate with listeners and can uplift them spiritually. “ I believe gospel songs are the ones we are […] The post Secular
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has given his strongest assurance that the government will work to ensure that the Electoral Commission (EC) organises a credible and fair election in December. Delivering his penultimate State of the Nation address on Tuesday, February 27, Akufo-Addo also emphasized that the government will ensure that public education on the […] The post #2024SONA:
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has expressed the commitment of his government to support the production of standard content and films for the global market. The president, in his State of the Nation Address in Parliament on Tuesday, February 27, said that as part of measures to support the movie industry, a 20 percent tax […] The post We’re
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has indicated that the government’s gold-for-oil policy has significantly reduced pressure on forex. He said the policy has achieved the needed results and has led to a reduction in the prices of fuel at the pump. In his penultimate State of the Nation Address on Tuesday, February 27, the president […] The post Gold-for-oil
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has revealed that the government has fulfilled its financial obligations by settling the last coupons owed to bondholders. The government announced a domestic debt exchange programme in 2023 targeted at individual and pension bondholders as part of its revenue target to reach an agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). […] The post #2024SONA:
In his State of the Nation address, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo emphasized the progress made in Ghana’s industrial sector and outlined plans for further transformation. The President’s iconic Read More... The post 1D1F
President Nana Akufo-Addo has assured Ghanaians that his government is determined to do all it can to ensure there is security in every inch of the territory of the country. Read More... The post Nana Assures Ghanaians Of Peace, Security appeared first on DailyGuide
President Nana Akufo-Addo has indicated that his government has made unprecedented progress in the provision of facilities for the Judiciary in a bid to improve on quality of justice delivery Read More... The post We’ve Made Unprecedented Investments
President Akufo-Addo has urged Parliament to consider and approve all outstanding exemption applications as a matter of urgency, to send positive signals to the business community. Speaking in Parliament, Read More... The post ‘Approve All Outstanding Exemption
Ghana has resumed her position as the leading gold producer in Africa. President Akufo-Addo disclosed this in Parliament when he delivered his last State of the Nation (SONA). “Mr. Read More... The post Ghana Regains Leading Gold Producer Position appeared
The Board Chair of the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Professor Audrey Gadzekpo, has called on President Akufo-Addo to reject the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Family Values bill. Prof. Gadzekpo argued that the bill undermines fundamental human rights protected by the Constitution, including the rights to dignity, freedom of speech and association, procession […] The post Reject
In a significant move following a major reshuffle on February 14, President Akufo-Addo has assigned additional responsibilities to some ministers to fill vacancies in various ministries while the substantive Read More... The post Akufo-Addo Names Caretaker Ministers appeared
By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The Deputy Minister of Finance, Dr. John Kumah, has stressed the critical role entrepreneurs play in the socio-economic development of the country. Dr. Kumah said entrepreneurs have demonstrated over the years, especially in times of crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic, that they are the true lifeline of the economy. Dr. John […] The post Deputy
The Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has voiced concerns over the emotional tone surrounding the discussions on the anti-gay bill in Ghana’s Parliament. According to him, some of his colleague MPs become emotional during deliberations on the bill. The Effutu lawmaker previously proposed a replacement of a minimum two-month imprisonment sentence with a minimum of one […] The post Stop
Dr. Yaw Adutwum (4th right) in a pose with MUSIGA executives The national executives of the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) led by its president, Bessa Simons, has paid Read More... The post MUSIGA Executives Visit Education Minister appeared first on
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