The vehicles of the district chief executive and the coordinating director for the Chereponi district in the North East region have been impounded by a high court in Nalerigu. This action follows a court ruling in favour of a contractor who had completed work for the district but had not been paid by the assembly. […] The post Nalerigu court impounds vehicles
In recent times we have been grappling with erratic power outages. These unpredictable and frustrating disruptions of electricity supply has been attributed to various factors including aging infrastructure, maintenance issues, transmission challenges, illegal connections to name a few. This unwelcome guest has left Ghanaians and businesses in the dark and seeking answers. However, amidst this […] The post Power
By Sualah Abdul-wahab President Akufo-Addo has inaugurated a 15KW Solar Power Plant phase two project at Kaleo in the Nadowli-Kaleo District of the Upper West Region. The plant constructed by the Volta River Authority with support from the German Development Bank is expected to increase Ghana’s and VRA’s generation capacity and diversity by adding more […]
Abel Dzidotor, a 41-year-old truck driver who abandoned his vehicle on the Tema-Mpakadan rail lines, has been sentenced to six months in jail by the Juapong Circuit Court. This was after he pleaded guilty to three out of four charges namely – careless and inconsiderate driving, unauthorized stopping, and causing harm. He was convicted on […] The post Driver who caused accident
Godwin Edudzi Tameklo, the Director of Legal Directorate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has expressed concerns about the government’s alleged plan to rename the Ameri Power Plant as the Kumasi 1 Thermal Power Plant. The Volta River Authority in a recent Facebook post announced the commissioning of the Kumasi 1 Thermal Power Plant (K1TPP) […] The post Rebranding
Energy analyst and Executive Director of the Institute for Energy Security (IES), Nana Amoasi VII, has stated that the government did no wrong in renaming the AMERI power plants to Kumasi 1 Thermal Power Plant (K1TPP). He said the renaming of the Africa and Middle East Resource Investment (AMERI) plants to Kumasi 1 Thermal Power […] The post K1TPP: There’s absolutely
Ranking member of the Mines and Energy Committee of Parliament and MP for the Yapei-Kusawgu constituency, John Abdulai Jinapor, has stated that the NDC will no longer countenance attempts by the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia government to rename projects commissioned under former President John Dramani Mahama. Mr. Jinapor’s comments follow reports that the government is set to commission […] The post Akufo-Addo
The Government of Ghana through the Obuasi Municipal Assembly (OMA) has provided GH¢2.7 million in relief items and cash to the 600 people displaced by the recent rainstorm at Koffekrom in the Obuasi Municipality. The gesture which was presented to the Chiefs and people of Koffekrom by the Chief Executive of the Obuasi Municipal Assembly, […] The post Govt provides GH¢2.7m
Joseph Osei-Owusu, the First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, has indicated that the House may need to confront the Finance Ministry if it does not provide clarity on its indebtedness to the District Assembly Common Fund by the conclusion of June 2024. This concern has been prompted by revelations made by Benjamin Kpodo, the Member of […] The post Parliament
An aircraft believed to belong to the Ghana Armed Forces is reported to have crashed at Bonsukrom, a community in the Ahanta West Municipality of the Western Region. Assembly Member of the area, Thomas Dadzie who confirmed the news to Connect FM’s Omanbapa Morning Show team indicated that the accident occurred when the plane was […] The post WR: Military Aircraft crashes at Bonsukrom, Agona
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
A private aircraft with seven people aboard crashed into a tree Wednesday, March 6, 2024, after failing to take off successfully in Burkina Faso’s eastern region, killing five people and injuring two, authorities said. The plane was taking off from a local airport in the city of Diapaga en route to the city of Fada […] The post Five killed in a private plane
At least two people have died in a plane crash at Nairobi National Park on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 with 44 others escaped unharmed. One of the planes involved was a Dash 8 owned by Safari Link, bound for Diani with 44 passengers and crew. The other was a Cessna plane on a training session, […] The post Two dead as planes collide mid-air in Nairobi appeared first on
Ghanaian-based label owned by Lawrence Asiamah Hanson popularly known as Bullgod, Bullhaus Entertainment has released its much-awaited album dubbed ‘Horns Up’ Bullgod took to his social media pages to announce the release of the project with a trailer a few days ago. In the post, he captioned the trailer with anticipation which led to much […] The post Bullhaus
The Jospong Group of Companies (JCG) has entered into agreement with the Lagos State Government through the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources to build waste treatment plants in Lagos. The integrated waste treatment facility will help to transform the environmental situation of Africa’s most populous city. The landmark agreement was formalized with the signing […] The post
Johnson Asiedu Nketia The National Chairman of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia says District Assemblies concept should never be partisan since it would defeat the Read More... The post NPP Making Assemblies Partisan
By E. N. Kwame NKRUMAH (Dr) & David ALEMZERO (Dr) While ostensibly rooted in environmental concerns, the recent introduction of a Vehicle and industrial Emission levy in Ghana has ignited a profound and nuanced debate within the socio-political landscape. Critics argue that the hurried implementation of the levy raises questions about the government’s commitment to […] The post
The Akuapem South Municipal Assembly has dispelled claims circulating on social media about the involvement of the Municipal Chief Executive, Frank Aidoo, in the cutting and sale of some abandoned rail tracks in the municipality. Residents of the Akuapem South Municipality woke up to news alleging the involvement of the assembly in the sale of […] The post Akuapem
Some of the newly elected assembly members The newly elected assembly members of the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly (STMA) have been reminded that their work as Assembly Members is sacrificial. Read More... The post Assembly Work Is Sacrificial – MCE appeared first on
After two rounds of hotly contested voting for a presiding member, the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly failed to produce one. Despite a successful swearing-in ceremony for the 54 assembly members alongside the three Members of Parliament in the Metropolis, the 54 assembly members with voting rights were unable to give the two-thirds majority of 38 votes […] The post Sekondi-Takoradi
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