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Sacked D-G of SSNIT has not engaged in any malfeasance – Presidency
The Presidency has refuted speculations that the outgoing Director-General of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), Dr John Ofori-Tenkorang was dismissed for engaging in some wrongdoing. A statement released by the Director of Communications for the Presidency, Eugene Arhin said, such speculations have no basis. “Contrary to some speculations in the media, the […]
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President is satisfied with performance of Dr Ofori-Tenkorang as Director-General of SSNIT – Presidency
The Presidency has touted the great transformation made to the operations of the the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) by its outgoing Director-General, Dr John Ofori-Tenkorang. A statement released by the Director of Communications for the Presidency, Eugene Arhin said President Akufo-Addo values the contribution of Dr Ofori-Tenkorang to the development of SSNIT. […]
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Energy
Energy Committee tasks ECG to publish load-shedding timetable
The Mines and Energy Committee of Parliament has tasked the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to fast-track processes to ensure that consumers receive a load-shedding timetable in the coming days. At a crunch meeting with stakeholders in the energy sectors in Accra, the Chairman of the Committee, Samuel Atta Akyea, told the media that the […]
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Dumsor: Akufo-Addo has ordered suspension of electricity export – Atta Akyea
The Chairman of the Energy Committee of Parliament, Samuel Atta Akyea, has disclosed that President Akufo-Addo has directed the Volta River Authority to reduce the export of electricity to neighbouring countries in response to the ongoing intermittent power outages, commonly known as ‘dumsor’. “The President is on top of the issues and I am even […]
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Dumsor: IPGG commends Akufo-Addo’s decision to halt electricity export
The Independent Power Generators Ghana (IPGG) has commended President Akufo-Addo regarding his directive to the Volta River Authority to halt the exportation of electricity to neighbouring nations such as Togo and Burkina Faso. The group acknowledged that while this suspension may not completely resolve the current energy crisis, it will certainly provide some relief and […]
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Suspending approval of new ministers needless – Atta Kyea
The Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South, Samuel Atta Kyea, has argued that the letter from the Presidency to Parliament on the anti-gay bill does not constitute a violation of the Constitution. The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, suspended the approval of ministers and deputy ministers of state nominated by President Akufo-Addo on Wednesday. This […]
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‘I’ll eat humble pie if I were Bagbin’ – Atta Akyea
Samuel Atta Akyea, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Abuakwa South, has criticized Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin’s decision to suspend the approval of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s newly nominated ministers. Atta Akyea suggested that if he were in Bagbin’s position, he would have issued an apology for the error. At the heart of […]
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Akufo-Addo has learnt lessons from E-levy case – Law lecturer on why President must wait for SC ruling
Professor Kwadwo Appiagyei-Atua has opined that following the Electronic Transaction Service levy (E-levy) debacle, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has learnt lessons from the case and would want to respect the law while waiting for the Supreme Court’s determination on the applications for injunction filed against him and the legislature. Parliament unanimously passed the Human […]
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Fidelity Bank champions development of young entrepreneurs
Fidelity Bank, Ghana’s largest privately-owned bank has held its inaugural Stakeholder Workshop, as well as the Orange Summit, to address critical needs in sustainability and young entrepreneur development. These events are in line with the bank’s commitment to a brighter future for Ghana, through impactful initiatives on two key fronts – fostering sustainable development and […]
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Parliament summons Transport Minister over $20 charge by GACL
Parliament has summoned the Minister for Transport, Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, to appear before the House on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, over unlawful charges by the Ghana Airports Company Limited. This follows concerns raised by the Minority Caucus over the introduction of a $20 maintenance charge on all round trips by the Ghana Airports Company Limited […]
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Afenyo-Markin’s comments against Jane Opoku-Agyemang myopic – COPEC’s Research Head
Paul Eric Ofori, the Head of Research at the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC), has described Alexander Afenyo-Markin’s comments against the National Democratic Congress (NDC) running mate, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, as unfortunate and myopic. The Majority Leader said in Parliament on Monday, March, 11, that the selection of Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, a woman […]
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Afenyo-Markin’s comment on Prof. Opoku-Agyemang’s age myopic – COPEC’s Research Head
Paul Eric Ofori, the Head of Research at the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC), has described Alexander Afenyo-Markin’s comments against the National Democratic Congress (NDC) running mate, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, as unfortunate and myopic. The Majority Leader said in Parliament on Monday, March, 11, that the selection of Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, a woman […]
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Ofori-Atta’s Senior Presidential Adviser portfolio unnecessary – Kwame Pianim
Kwame Pianim, a leading member of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) and economist, has voiced his disappointment over the recent appointment of Ken Ofori-Atta, the former Finance Minister, as the Senior Presidential Adviser and Special Envoy for International Trade by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. Fatimatu Abubakar, the Information Minister-designate, defended the reassignment of […]
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Fatimatu Abubakar justifies Ken Ofori-Atta’s new appointment
Information Minister-designate Fatimatu Abubakar has defended the reassignment of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to a new portfolio, emphasizing his unquestionable capacity to provide valuable advice in the financial sector. “His capacity to guide or to advise in the financial sector is not lost just because he is no longer Finance Minister. if his skills […]
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Atta Akyea worried over outstanding govt businesses amidst Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu’s resignation
The Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South, Samuel Atta Akyea, has expressed his concerns regarding the timing of the shake-up within the Majority Leadership in Parliament. He believes the changes at this juncture could jeopardize the unity within the caucus in the house. MP for Efutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has been designated as the new Majority […]
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Our situation is precarious; timing of Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu’s resignation surprising – Atta Akyea
Samuel Atta Akyea, the Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South has expressed surprise at the resignation of Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu as Majority Leader. Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, who holds the record for being Ghana’s longest-serving lawmaker, announced his resignation formally during an important meeting at the presidency in Accra on Wednesday. His resignation comes at a time when there […]
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Vivian Jill supports colleague actor Kyekyeku with ¢10k
Ghanaian comic actor, Bismark Ofori, also known as Kyekyeku, was overwhelmed with emotion when actress Vivian Jill generously donated a sum of GH¢10,000 to him. The gift, she said, was to support the premiere of his latest movie, “1957”. Tears streamed down Kyekyeku’s face, who was taken aback by the unexpected gesture of support from […]
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