Some Assembly members in Awutu Senya West have described the confirmation of the District Chief Executive for Awutu Senya West, Moses Arhinful Acquah, as illegal. They claimed the confirmation took place in the early hours of Sunday, March 10, 2024. The DCE nominee had earlier failed to meet the two-thirds majority needed in his two […] The post Awutu
Ameyaw-Cheremeh casting his ballot during the constituency primaries THE SUNYANI East Member of Parliament (MP), Kwesi Ameyaw-Cheremeh, has won the parliamentary slot on the ticket of the New Patriotic Read More... The post Ameyaw-Cheremeh Retains Sunyani East NPP
The Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has withdrawn remarks he made about the NDC’s running mate, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, during his debate on the State of the Nation address. The Minority caucus was incensed by the Majority Leader’s assertion that the selection of Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, a woman in her 70s, as the NDC’s […] The post Afenyo-Markin
The 2024 Heritage Caravan, a flagship event of Citi FM/TV, is nearing its peak as participants, known as ‘Caravanites’, enjoy leisure time at the Maaha Beach Resort Hotel in Elonyi, Western Region, on the seventh day of their eight-day journey across the country. On Saturday, March 9, 2024, dubbed ‘National Lottery Authority (NLA) Day’, the […] The post 2024
The 2024 Heritage Caravan, organised by Citi FM/Citi TV, is reaching its climax as participants unwind at the Maaha Beach Resort in Elonyi, Western Region, on the seventh day of their eight-day journey across the country. On Saturday, March 9, 2024, designated as ‘National Lottery Authority (NLA) Day’, the ‘Caravanites’ immersed themselves in various captivating […] The post 2024
Gender activist, Dr. Amanda Odoi, has filed an application for an interlocutory injunction against the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, and the Attorney General, Godfred Yeboah Dame, in response to the recent passage of the anti-gay bill. On February 28, 2024, Parliament approved a bill criminalizing LGBTQ+ activities, encompassing their promotion, advocacy, and funding. Individuals […] The post Gender
On the sixth day of the Citi FM/Citi TV 2024 Heritage Caravan, the enthusiastic ‘Caravanites’ made their way to Mole National Park in Larabanga, the largest wildlife refuge. The day, aptly named ‘Hollard Day,’ provided a unique opportunity for participants to immerse themselves in nature and witness a diverse array of animal species in their […] The post 2024
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Participants of the Citi FM/TV 2024 Heritage Caravan are continuing their exploration of nature and culture as they reach the fifth day of their journey at the Paga Crocodile Pond. On March 7, the participants had an extraordinary experience of catching a glimpse of live crocodiles and other reptiles. Some of the ‘Caravanites’ even touched […] The post Heritage
Dr. Amanda Odoi, a gender activist and research fellow with the Centre for Gender Research, Advocacy, and Documentation (CEGRAD), has issued a warning of potential legal action if President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo signs the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill. Her initial efforts to halt the bill’s passage encountered a roadblock. The Majority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, […] The post We’ll
The National Democratic Congress General Secretary, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, says the 24-hour economy proposal being championed by his party’s flagbearer, John Mahama, is a transformative initiative that aims to address Ghana’s increasing unemployment crisis and reshape its economic landscape. His statement follows the surge in Ghana’s unemployment rate, especially among the youth, citing statistics from […] The post Mahama’s
A gender activist and research fellow with the Centre for Gender Research, Advocacy, and Documentation (CEGRAD), Dr. Amanda Odoi, has warned that the passage of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, commonly known as the anti-gay bill, will worsen brain drain in the country. The bill, which prohibits LGBTQ activities and their promotion, […] The post Passage
The Member of Parliament for Anyaa-Sowutuom, Dr Dickson Adomako Kissi, has hailed the new Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, stating that he will herald a new era in parliamentary proceedings. Following the resignation of Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Deputy Majority Leader and MP for Efutu, was appointed as the new Majority Leader on February 22. […] The post Afenyo-Markin
The Director of Elections and IT of the National Democratic Congress, Dr Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, in an open letter to the Electoral Commission, has raised concerns regarding the perceived delays in preparations for the upcoming December 07 elections. Dr Boamah highlights the absence of a calendar of activities to guide the elections, labelling it […] The post Sit
The use of Pesticides | Citi Business Edition | Friday, 1st March, 2024 The post The Use Of Pesticides | Citi Business Edition | Friday, 1st March, 2024 appeared first on Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana.
Togbe Afede XIV, the Agbogbomefia of the Asogli State, has strongly criticised the recent decision by the Bank of Ghana (BOG) to reduce the policy rate from 30% to 29%, describing it as nothing more than a “big joke.” The BOG’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announced this cut on January 29, 2024, with Togbe Afede […] The post BoG’s 1% policy rate cut
Government says the gold-for-oil policy contributed to a reduction in the country’s inflation rate from 54.1 percent to 23.5 percent in January 2023. The policy was introduced by the government in an attempt to address Ghana’s dwindling foreign currency reserves, coupled with the demand for dollars by oil importers, which was weakening the local cedi […] The post Gold-for-oil
The Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has confessed to facing a challenging situation when he couldn’t openly endorse the presidential bid of his close friend, Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong. Agyapong’s aspirations to lead the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) ultimately fell short, with the coveted position going to Vice President Dr. Mahamudu […] The post It
The new Majority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has hinted that some of his fellow MPs are hesitant to criticize the controversial anti-gay bill due to fear of victimization. He indicated that the manner in which the bill was introduced has instilled fear among legislators, leading them to avoid questioning it. Afenyo-Markin also expressed concern […] The post Some
The Majority Leader and MP for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has voiced his apprehensions about Members of Parliament assuming ministerial positions. Criticism has been directed at MPs who also serve as Ministers, with stakeholders accusing them of neglecting their parliamentary oversight responsibilities to the disadvantage of their constituents once they become ministers. Afenyo-Markin recognized the significant […] The post I
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