Mr. Cudjoe’s appointment takes effect from February 1, 2024. The position was previously held by the indefatigable Mr. Francis Dadzie, who proceeds on retirement after 25 years of contributing enormously to build a revered reputation for the AAG. Speaking on the appointment, President of the AAG, Mr. Andrew Ackah, said, “Isaac’s exceptional career and industry […] The post Isaac
Mr Samuel Abu Jinapor, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources has hosted the Administrator of the US Environmental Protection Agency, Mr. Michael S. Regan and the US Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Virginia Evelyn Palmer, at the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources to discuss forest and climate-related matters. The meeting focused on Ghana and […] The post Jinapor hosts US diplomats over climate
Chiefs from Ekumfi Traditional Area, led by their Omanhen, Odeɛfo Akyin VIII, have described as highly unfortunate and regrettable, a deliberate attempt by President Nana Addo to deny the people of Ekumfi development. In a recent public reaction, President Akufo Addo explained that he had denied the people of Ekumfi development because they voted out […] The post Ekumfi chiefs are ‘mad’ over
The Minerals Commission (MC) says neither itself nor the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has received a formal application or request from FGR Bogoso Prestea Ltd, the operators of the Prestea-Bogoso Mines, to put the Mine under Care and Maintenance. Spokesperson for the Senior Staff Union of Bogoso-Prestea Mines, MacDonald Hickson had in an […] The post Minerals Commission speaks
The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel A. Jinapor, has underscored the importance of value addition to the successful and responsible exploitation of natural resources, urging African countries to follow the blueprint being implemented by Ghana. Speaking at the Africa Prosperity Dialogues 2024 at Aburi in the Eastern Region, Mr. Jinapor gave prominence to […] The post
According to a social media post by Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Ghana Football Association budgeted $8.5 million for the Black Stars’ campaign at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire. Ablakwa claims to have obtained “unimpeachable, irrefutable and indisputable” […] The post Ghana
The Member of Parliament for Adansi Asokwa, K.T Hammond, has accused one of his rivals in the Adansi Asokwa NPP parliamentary primaries, Samuel Binfoh Darkwah, of employing thugs to assault his supporters. The outspoken MP alleged that his supporters were attacked in the early hours of Saturday, January 27. While he reported the incident to […] The post #NPPDecides:
Some irate youth of Manfo, Subrisu and Fante Communities in the Ahafo Ano North Municipality of the Ashanti Region have asked the government to, as a matter of urgency, stop the state security agencies from unnecessarily harassing them at the community mining site at Fante. They have threatened the government not to, in its wildest dream, […] The post Miners angry over harassment by state
President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, is seeking further clarification on the government’s recent decision to procure new trains for Ghana. This inquiry comes in the wake of government’s announcement of purchasing 12 modern diesel-powered trains scheduled to arrive in mid-February, to enhance the country’s railway transportation system. The intended deployment of these trains is […] The post Franklin
The Second Deputy Whip of the Minority Caucus in Parliament, Comfort Doyoe Cudjoe, has urged traditional leaders to oppose sod-cutting ceremonies by the Akufo-Addo government in their jurisdictions this year. The lawmaker says any project initiated in an election year is a scam due to the government’s often inability to see the completion of such […] The post Don’t
Samuel Atta Akyea The Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South, Samuel Atta Akyea, has joined a growing chorus of voices urging Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to step down, citing both Read More... The post Ken Ofori-Atta Must Resign
Samuel Adotevi The Ghana 2024 Integrated Business Establishment Survey (IBES) has officially been launched in Takoradi, in the Western Region. The survey is being implemented by the Ghana Statistical Read More... The post Integrated Business Establishment
Franklin Cudjoe, President of IMANI Africa, has expressed his sympathy for Ghana’s future president due to the continuous introduction of taxes by the current New Patriotic Party (NPP) government. Following the recent implementation of the Value Added Tax (VAT) on residential electricity consumption effective January 1, Mr Cudjoe anticipates the possibility of additional taxes, given […] The post I
Okudzeto Ablakwa In a recent Facebook post by Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and an online publication by ghextractives.com, allegations were made that the Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Rev. Read More... The post GRA
Samuel Atta Akyea, the Chairman of the committee probing the leaked tape capturing an alleged plot to oust the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, has stated that the committee is yet to finalize its report. He called on the public to disregard rumours suggesting that the report has been submitted to […] The post Leaked IGP tape: We’re
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
President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has criticized the Nana Akufo-Addo government for preventing New Africa Foundation from organizing its widely publicized Convention 2024. The Pan African event, Convention 2024, was originally scheduled to take place on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at Black Star Square, coinciding with Ghana’s Constitution Day, but was called off a […] The post Franklin
Disqualified parliamentary aspirant of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Ayawaso West Wuogon, Samuel Owusu Amankwah, has petitioned the national leadership of the party to overturn the decision of the vetting committee, which barred him from contesting the primaries. The former constituency youth organizer alleged that he was offered a bribe to step down from […] The post NPP
Franklin Cudjoe, President of IMANI Africa, has strongly criticized the Electoral Commission (EC) for attributing the recent District Assembly election lapses to mere “technical challenges.” He argued that the explanation is disingenuous and highlights underlying issues with the Commission’s planning and transparency. Mr Cudjoe emphasized that the EC’s assurances of preparedness weeks before the election […] The post DLEs:
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