Dr. John Kwakye The Director of Research at the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), Dr. John Kwakye says government must accept responsibility for the economic outcomes during the 2020-22 Read More... The post ‘Accept Responsibility For Economic Outcomes’ appeared
Recent events in relation to the passage of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill 2024 have taken me down memory lane. Parliament unanimously passed the Bill (also known as the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill) on Wednesday, February 28. Of particular interest to me is Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin’s objection to custodial sentencing as prescribed under […] The post The Akoto Lante Samaritan – a remix
Concerned residents of Ledzokuku in the Greater Accra region have voiced their disappointment regarding the ongoing destruction of development projects within the constituency, which were initiated by the former Member of Parliament, Dr. Bernard Okoe Boye. Reported instances of damage include the dismantling of a shelter intended for an ambulance, which was generously donated by […] The post Ledzokuku
Two females and nine males between the ages of 18 and 52 years have been hauled before the Accra Circuit Court for unlawful possession of drugs. They are Ethel Anaab, 28 a trader, Daniel Tetteh Botchway, 52 a farmer, Ruth Botchway, 20 a trader, Kofi Nti, 29 a driver and Benette Adjei, 29 a chef. […] The post 2 females, 9 males in court over alleged narcotic offences appeared first
In a bid to enhance technical vocational education within their community, the Chiefs and people of Dagbamate, in the Akatsi South Municipality of the Volta Region, have constructed a new vocational school, set to be commissioned in 2025. It is the expectation of the people that new school will become the hub for technical skills […] The post Editorial: We Commend The Chiefs And People Of
The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has criticized the government’s expenditure in the health sector, emphasizing the alleged dubious spending on digitalization initiatives amounting to GH¢2.67 billion. In a social media post [X] on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, Ablakwa expressed concern over the state of healthcare in Ghana, highlighting various challenges […] The post Ablakwa
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel A. Jinapor, has commissioned an ultra-modern office that will serve as the hub of activities for Greater Accra Lands Commission. The complex, made up of a number of spacious offices, conference room and an auditorium was constructed with internally generated funds (IGF) from the regional office of the […] The post Lands C’ssion, G/A gets modern
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 […] The post Dumsor:
A former Deputy Minister of Information, Felix Kwakye Ofosu has criticized Vice President Dr Mahamud Bawumia for the woes of the Cedi against the dollar. As head of the Economic Management Team (EMT), Mr Ofosu Kwakye said, Dr Bawumia has as failed to manage the entire economy well, leading the struggles of the Cedi. In […] The post Bawumia is the worst to have managed
The Director of Communications for the Bawumia 2024 Campaign Team, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, is urging Ghanaians to recognize the significance of Vice President Bawumia’s initiative to digitize various sectors of the economy. Explaining this in an interview on March 25, he pointed out that digitalization is crucial for economic growth in today’s world, hence trivialising […] The post Do
The letter that was written to the clerk of Parliament by Secretary to the President, Nana Bediatuo Asante asking the House not to remit the anti-gay bill to the office of the president was a proactive action taken under the law, a presidential staffer Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has said. Parliament unanimously passed the Human Sexual […] The post Anti-gay
A Presidential Staffer Mr Dennis Miracles Aboagye has said that several people he has spoken to on the anti-gay bill have not read the entire document. He says even several Members of Parliament (MPs) have not seen the final draft bill. “80 percent of people I talked to haven’t read the bill… Some MPs may […] The post Many MPs haven’t even seen the final
A Presidential Staffer Mr Dennis Miracles Aboagye has said that several people he has spoken to on the anti-gay bill have not read the entire document. He says several Members of Parliament (MPs) have not even seen the final draft bill. “80 percent of people I talked to haven’t read the bill… Some MPs may […] The post Many MPs haven’t even seen the final
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 […] The post Suspending
The Director of Research at the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), Dr John Kwakye, has said that Ghanaians should vote for leaders who will rely on the natural resources of the country to generate revenue for development. He says leaders who beg for Western aid should be rejected. Ghanaians are preparing for the polls on […] The post 2024 polls: Reject leaders who beg for Western aid – Kwakye
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has a duty to slash its Policy Rate (PR) drastically by at least 200 basis points, an economist and Director of Research at the Institue of Economic Affairs (IEA), Dr John Kwakye, has said. In his view, reducing the rate drastically will trigger a decline in the ‘artificially high’ lending […] The post Cut policy rate drastically – Economist tells Bank
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has launched a book chronicling Ghana’s experience with the novel Corona virus. The launch of the book was held on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at the College of Physicians and Surgeons in Accra. Authored by the Minister for Health Designate, Dr. Bernard Okoe Boye, the book is titled Fellow […] The post Akufo-Addo launches Okoe Boye’s Fellow Ghanaians
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel A. Jinapor, has commended the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) for the frontal role it continues to play in the implementation of various policies and initiatives by the Ministry. Speaking during a courtesy call on the Chief of Defence Staff, Lieutenant General Thomas Oppong-Peprah yesterday, Jinapor touted the […] The post Jinapor lauds GAF for
Three Ghanaian runners will be hoping to pick up medals in the men’s and women’s 100m finals at the University of Ghana Stadium today. While Mary Boakye will be competing in the women’s division, 100m record holder, Benjamin Azamati will be running with his compatriot, Barnabas Aggerh in the men’s final. While Benjamin Azamati advanced […] The post Accra
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Member of Parliament (MP) for North Tongu, has expressed concerns that the scandal involving Rev Victor Kusi Boateng could cast doubt on the credibility of the country’s diplomatic passports. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, clarified in parliament on Friday that Rev Boateng, officially recorded as […] The post Kusi
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