North Tongu Member of Parliament, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has alleged that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has assisted the Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Rev. Dr. Ammishaddai Adu Owusu-Amoah who signed the controversial agreement between the GRA and the Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML) to run away from the country with his family. The […] The post GRA-SML
North Tongu Member of Parliament, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has alleged that the Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Rev. Dr. Ammishaddai Adu Owusu-Amoah who signed the controversial agreement between the GRA and the Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML) has left Ghana with his family. Mr Ablakwa alleged that the GRA boss left Ghana with the […] The post GRA-SML
A landmark pact between Ethiopia and the breakaway region of Somaliland has drawn condemnation from Somalia. Other neighbors also worry about allowing potential naval access to the Red Sea.
A landmark pact between Ethiopia and the breakaway region of Somaliland has drawn condemnation from Somalia. Other neighbors also worry about allowing potential naval access to the Red Sea.
The National Conference of Muslim Kings, Muslim Paramount Chiefs, and Imams (NACOKINGS) has expressed its unwavering support for the private member’s bill currently before Parliament, advocating for the extension of Muslim holidays. The bill contrasts with the current practice of only observing one day each for the two Eids. Francis-Xavier Sosu, the Member of Parliament […] The post NACOKINGS
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has announced that it submitted a proposal to Parliament for the reconsideration of the Emission Levy Bill, scheduled for implementation in 2024. The Emissions Levy Bill, approved by Parliament, imposes an annual charge of GH¢100 on all owners of petrol and diesel cars, starting from January 2024. The […] The post GPRTU
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has once again criticised President Akufo-Addo’s stance on the Criminal Offences Amendment Bill 2023, 1 and 2, and the Ghana Armed Forces Amendment Bill 2023, stating that it not only contradicts constitutional procedure but also raises concerns about the future of Private Members’ Bills. The President, in a letter […] The post Akufo-Addo’s
Parliament has approved the Value Added Tax Amendment Bill 2023 which imposes a 5 percent flat rate for the rental of commercial premises and the sale of immovable property by an estate developer. The VAT Amendment Bill 2023 also seeks to introduce a zero rate on locally produced sanitary pads and waive VAT on the […] The post Parliament passes VAT Amendment Bill appeared first on
The Majority in Parliament says the attack on the President by the Speaker, Alban Bagbin, for failing to assent to some private member’s bill is unfortunate. The President, in a letter to Parliament, explained that his decision to decline assenting to the Criminal Offences Amendment Bill and the Ghana Armed Forces Amendment Bill sponsored by […] The post Anti-witchcraft
Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu says President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s refusal to assent to the anti-witchcraft bill will hinder the country’s democracy. President Akufo-Addo cited potential financial implications on the country’s consolidated fund as the reason behind his decision not to sign the bill. However, Kpebu is not accepting such an excuse, deeming it […] The post Akufo-Addo’s
Following the blueprint of many successful nations, the Government of Ghana looks to shore up the consumption of locally produced goods and services by restricting imports of selected 22 strategic items. This move is also intended to empower local industries, bolster the cedi’s performance, create employment, increase domestic revenue among other positive economic outcomes. A […] The post Right
Westline Entertainment, organizers of the prestigious Western Music Awards have slated 24th December, 2023 for the seventh edition of the awards which celebrates creative arts players from and operating in Western and Western North Regions. Sponsored by Medimafo Herbal Center, the seventh edition of the awards will be held at the Kingstel Hotel at Apolo […] The post 7th edition of Western
Ghanaian winger Osman Bukari has positioned himself strongly for a spot in the Black Stars’ 2023 AFCON squad following an impressive performance during Crvena Zvezda’s (Red Star Belgrade’s) UEFA Champions League campaign. Despite Red Star Belgrade’s exit from the competition at the group stage, finishing at the bottom of Group G with just one point, […] The post Osman
The Commissioner of the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice, Advocate Joseph Whittal, is urging the government to expedite the passage of the anti-witchcraft bill. He explains that this urgency is due to the hardships faced by women labelled as witches, who cannot endure the associated assault and stigma. He spoke at the commemoration […] The post CHAJ
The Commissioner of the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice, Advocate Joseph Whittal, is urging the government to expedite the passage of the anti-witchcraft bill. He explains that this urgency is due to the hardships faced by women labelled as witches, who cannot endure the associated assault and stigma. He spoke at the commemoration […] The post CHRAJ
A day’s symposium on Gender-based Violence, under the theme: “Invest to Prevent Violence against Women”, has taken place at Obuasi in the Ashanti region. Organised by AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mines, the Programme, which was heavily attended by women in particular, sought to bring out the many problems women go through and how to address them. […] The post AngloGold Moves To Address
A Catholic Priest of the Corpus Christi Parish Catholic Church at Krofrom, in Kumasi, Rev. Father Lucas Bineh has expressed worry over the state of corruption, selfishness and self centered attitude in citizenry, which is eroding the nation’s socio-economic gains. According to him, Ghanaians, especially those in authority have become corrupt, selfish and self centered […] The post Catholic
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