Tertiary Education Workers Union of Ghana (TEWUG), has declared a nationwide strike effective 1st February 2024 over the failure of the government to address some pressing concerns affecting them. The labour union laments over the employer’s reluctance to address their welfare needs, including tier-two pension funds, vehicle maintenance allowance, and overtime allowance, among others. They […] The post TEWU
The Ministry of Roads and Highways has announced that the Kasoa-Winneba road has been designated as a national security priority. Nasir Yartey, the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Ministry of Roads and Highways, stated that this decision was made due to the road’s national significance and consistent heavy traffic. During an interview with Bernard […] The post We’ve
The Member of Parliament for Old Tafo, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, has revealed that the Chiefs and residents of the Ashanti region are calling for Energy Minister Mathew Opoku Prempeh to be chosen as the running mate to NPP Flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia in the upcoming 2024 general elections. Assifuah emphasized that the people of the […] The post Ashanti
In a recent development, Divisional Chiefs from the Kumasi Traditional Council praised Bernard Antwi Boasiako, known as Chairman Wontumi, affirming his deep reverence for the Golden Stool and dismissing claims that he spoke against Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. Several Chiefs highlighted Chairman Wontumi’s well-known humility toward the Golden Stool, contradicting allegations that emerged during […] The post Wontumi
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has assured that it will take action once it receives the full report from its regional representative, the Electoral Commission, and the Ghana Police Service on the electoral violence that occurred at Yendi during the party’s parliamentary primary over the weekend. The counting process of the party’s January 27, 2024, […] The post We’ll
The Paramount Chief of Ekumfi Traditional Area, Odeefo Akyin VIII, has denied claims of delegating persons to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to demand the autopsy of the late President John Evans Atta Mills. The family of the late former President, Professor John Evans Fiifi Atta Mills, on January 13, 204, asked President Akufo-Addo to […] The post I’ve
The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) resident representative in Ghana, Dr. Leandro Medina, has lauded the nation’s concerted efforts to achieve economic stability, affirming that although Ghana has not reached its destination, it is undeniably on the right path. During an interview on the Citi Breakfast Show on Tuesday, January 30, Dr. Medina told host Bernard […] The post Ghana’s
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has referred the management of the National Blood Service to the Attorney General for prosecution in light of procurement infractions highlighted in the 2022 Auditor General’s report. The report outlines that the National Blood Service engaged in the procurement of goods and services totalling over GH¢130,000 without following proper procurement […] The post PAC
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has urged the Electoral Commission (EC) to promptly release the calendar of activities for the election year. It has also called on the EC to prioritize urgent and essential activities aimed at enhancing the integrity of the December 7, 2024, elections. In a Facebook post on Tuesday, the Director of […] The post Release calendar for 2024
The Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, has expressed disappointment in Ghana’s stagnated position on the Corruption Perception Index (CPI), highlighting the country’s lack of progress in the fight against corruption. Ghana attained a score of 43 out of a possible 100, securing the 70th position out of 180 countries and territories in the Corruption Perceptions Index […] The post Ghana’s
Ghana has scored zero for the fourth consecutive year in fighting corruption, according to the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2023 released today, January 30, 2024, by Transparency International (TI). The Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII), the local chapter of Transparency International in its report said, “Ghana scored 43 out of a clean score of 100 and […] The post Ghana
The Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, has expressed disappointment in Ghana’s stagnated position on the Corruption Perception Index (CPI), highlighting the country’s lack of progress in the fight against corruption. Ghana attained a score of 43 out of a possible 100, securing the 70th position out of 180 countries and territories in the Corruption Perceptions Index […] The post Ghana’s
The National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Stephen Ayesu Ntim, has issued a rallying call for unity among party members, emphasizing the collective effort needed to secure victory in the upcoming general election scheduled for December. In a message addressed to all elected candidates following the Parliamentary Primaries on Saturday, January 27, 2024, […] The post NPP
Mine workers of the Future Global Resources Bogoso-Prestea Mines (FGR) are demonstrating against what they say is the mismanagement of the mine, which they claim has affected productivity and the payment systems of workers. The General Secretary of the senior staff union of FGR Bogoso-Prestea Mines, Samuel Kumi Manu, and other workers, speaking to Citi […] The post FGR
Founder and Leader of the Ghana Union Movement, Reverend Christian Kwabena Andrews, popularly called Osofo Kyiri Abosom, has criticized the government for continuously burdening the ordinary Ghanaian with the introduction of taxes, especially on essential services. He says the recent 15 percent VAT on Electricity has exposed the current administration’s failure in managing the economy […] The post Akufo-Addo
The Electoral Commission (EC) has strongly rejected accusations of poorly conducting the District Level Elections (DLEs), emphasizing that they met the expected standards despite challenges encountered during the process. The District Level Elections, conducted nationwide on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, faced various challenges, leading to the postponement of elections in some district assemblies to Thursday, […] The post District
The Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, has dismissed calls for the scraping of his outfit, stating that these calls are unfounded and lack evidence of his office’s performance. Several individuals have criticized the OSP, claiming that it duplicates the functions of the Attorney General and other investigative bodies. This includes an Economist with UDS, Dr. Michael […] The post Calls
Extensive dialogue will be held with Organised Labour and other key stakeholders in the coming weeks on the VAT on electricity, the Ministry of Finance has said. The stakeholder dialogue, as stated by the Finance Ministry in its statement dated January 30, 2024, is aimed at ensuring stakeholder buy-in. Organised Labour has kicked against the […] The post VAT
The defeated incumbent Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya constituency in the just-ended parliamentary primaries of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Adwoa Safo, has denied reports that she is nursing ambitions to run as an Independent Candidate in the December polls. She stated that though she lost the primary, she remains steadfast in her commitment to […] The post I’m
Extensive dialogue will be held with Organised Labour and other key stakeholders in the coming weeks on the VAT on electricity, the Ministry of Finance has said. The stakeholder dialogue, as stated by the Finance Ministry in its statement dated January 30, 2024, is aimed at ensuring stakeholder buy-in. Organised Labour has kicked against the […] The post VAT
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