The Minority in Parliament is demanding the vetting of five Ministers of State who have been reassigned by the President to other ministries. The caucus contends that before the reassignment of the ministers, the president announced that he had relieved them of their portfolios in government with immediate effect, hence warranting the need for the […] The post Re-assigned
By Philip Gebu The 2024 edition of National Chocolate Day was scheduled from 9 to 14 February. It is on the theme: “Eat Chocolate, stay healthy, grow Ghana” and sub-themed: “Explore Ghana, eat chocolate. Some activities scheduled for the celebration include a visitation to the Chief Imam, the Central and Cantonments Mosques, as well as […] The post
The Deputy Minority Leader in Parliament, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, has expressed scepticism regarding President Akufo-Addo’s recent ministerial reshuffle, deeming it belated and unlikely to yield significant results. In a major ministerial reshuffle announced on Wednesday, February 14, President Akufo-Addo relieved the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori Atta, of his duties. The reshuffle has also impacted […] The post Akufo-Addo’s
By Evelyn ARTHUR, Tema Managing Director of Cocoa Processing Company Ltd, PLC, Kojo Ofori-Safo, has indicated that the company has produced more than enough chocolate and cocoa based products for the Ghanaian market and beyond. According to him, the company aims to produce about 3,000 metric tonnes of chocolate this year translating into over 40 […] The post CPC
Solidaridad has partnered the Department of Cooperatives in Ghana to facilitate the establishment of a robust regional and national cooperative association to increase cocoa farmers’ participation in decision-making. The partnership was formalised by signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) during a brief ceremony at Solidaridad’s office in Accra. This is against the backdrop that cocoa […] The post
Tensions flared in Ghana’s Parliament on Tuesday, February 13, as a seemingly routine exchange of pleasantries took a dramatic turn between Members of Parliament Kennedy Agyapong and Sylvester Tetteh. The incident occurred when Sylvester Tetteh, the MP for Bortianor-Ngleshie-Amanfro, attempted to extend greetings to Kennedy Agyapong, MP for Assin Central upon the latter’s entrance into […] The post Ken
In a surprising turn of events, Members of Parliament Kennedy Agyapong and Sylvester Tetteh have managed to reconcile following a heated confrontation within the parliamentary chambers. The incident, which initially sparked concerns of a brewing conflict, has now taken a positive twist as the two politicians set aside their differences after the swift intervention of […] The post Ken
The Ranking Member of the Food, Agriculture, and Cocoa Affairs Committee, Eric Opoku, is calling for a probe into the Cocoa Rehabilitation Programme launched in 2018. The legislator argues that the programme, which identifies diseased farms, cuts down affected trees, and replants them with disease-resistant cocoa varieties, among other measures, has failed, as the country […] The post Govt’s
Eric Opoku, the National Democratic Congress spokesperson for agriculture and Member of Parliament for Asunafo South, has expressed concern over the loss of more than 500,000 hectares of cocoa farms in Ghana due to the Cocoa Swollen Shoot Viral Disease (CSSVD). He interprets this loss as a failure of the government to properly implement the […] The post Loss
The Chief Executive of Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Joseph Boahen Aidoo, has revealed that over 500,000 hectares of cocoa farms in Ghana have been lost to the Cocoa Swollen Shoot Viral Disease (CSSVD), posing a major threat to the country’s cocoa production. While recognising the gravity of the challenge, Mr Aidoo also offered some assurances, […] The post Ghana
Parliament has approved a custodial sentence of a minimum of 3 years and a maximum of 5 years for the willful promotion, sponsorship, or support of LGBTQ+ activities. Persons caught in the act would also be subjected to a minimum sentence of 6 months and a maximum sentence of 3 years. During parliamentary proceedings on […] The post Parliament approves
Members of Parliament (MPs) recited the National Pledge in the House yesterday to open the fourth session of the Eighth Parliament, pledging allegiance to the country. This was done after Read More... The post MPs Recite National Pledge appeared first on DailyGuide
Parliament has directed Prof. Kenneth Attafuah, the Executive Secretary of the National Identification Authority (NIA), to refund over GHc98,000 deducted from the Authority’s Account as penalty for the delayed transfer of Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) contributions. The NIA, having failed to remit SSNIT contributions promptly, covered the penalty using the Authority’s funds. […] The post PAC
The Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has announced that the parliament’s updated standing orders have led to the formation of an Economic Committee. This committee comprises MPs with expertise in economics, enhancing their ability to seek professional advice. Their primary role will be to scrutinize the implications of government loan agreements meticulously. Mr. Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, in an […] The post Parliamentary
Mr. Kwame Owusu-Boateng displaying the award, flanked by the management team Opportunity International Savings and Loans (OISL) Ltd. has received ISO/IEC 27001 certification in line with Bank of Ghana’s Read More... The post Opportunity
James Klutse Avedzi The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament has ordered the immediate arrest of the Northern Regional Director and Accountant of the National Sports Authority (NSA). The Read More... The post NSA Director Hot Over GH¢ 160k appeared first on
Effective Tuesday, February 6, parliamentarians will commence sessions by reciting the National Pledge, marking the implementation of the new standing orders. This significant change in the new standing orders introduces a requirement for heads of state of institutions to directly appear before Parliament to address queries related to their agencies. The shift contrasts with the […] The post New
The Majority Leader in Parliament, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has called on the Electoral Commission to reconsider its decision to discard the use of indelible ink in the upcoming 2024 general elections. The Electoral Commission has suggested abandoning the use of indelible ink in the December polls, a proposal strongly opposed by the Minority caucus in Parliament. […] The post Don’t
The Speaker of Ghana’s Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has called on stakeholders to adopt a comprehensive strategy to address the issues with the state of football in the country. He made this statement during the first meeting of the fourth session of Parliament following Ghana’s early exit from the 2023 AFCON in Cote d’Ivoire. “The Black […] The post It’s
Ghana is set to import 2,500 tonnes of cocoa beans from Côte d’Ivoire and 1,000 tonnes from Nigeria. Delivery is expected to be done through the Tema Port. This was contained in a letter signed by the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Joseph Boahen Aidoo, sighted by citinewsroom.com, and addressed to […] The post Ghana
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