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 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 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 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
The Greater Accra Regional Minister and Member of Parliament for the Ayawaso Central constituency, Henry Quartey, says Parliament and Ghana as a whole stand to face dire consequences for the exit of experienced legislators from Parliament. About 28 New Patriotic Party MPs lost their seats in the parliamentary primaries held on Saturday. 18 NPP MPs […] The post NPP
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has said processes have begun toward the implementation of a visa-free regime for all Africans to the country. He emphasised that he is committed to completing the free visa process before the end of his term as President early next year. “The government of Ghana is committed to ensuring visa-free […] The post We
Mr. Kwasi Kwaning-Bosompem, the Controller and Accountant General, on Monday, January 29, opted to avoid facing the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) following his recent defeat in the parliamentary primary. Scheduled to appear before the Committee on Monday to address pertinent questions, Mr. Kwaning-Bosompem was notably absent when proceedings started. Deputy Finance Minister, Abena Osei Asare, […] The post Controller
The Jury in the Major Mahama case has returned a unanimous guilty verdict on 12 out of the 14 persons standing trial for the death of Major Mahama. The 12 have been found guilty of counts of murder, conspiracy to commit murder and abetment of murder. The 12 includes the Assembly Member of the area […] The post Major Mahama: 12 out of 14 suspects found guilty
The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has alleged that the Youth and Sports Ministry budgeted an estimated $8.5 million, equivalent to GH¢105 million, for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. According to the MP, the government and the Ghana Football Association (GFA) have tried to conceal the budget for the country’s […] The post Govt
The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has alleged that the Youth and Sports Ministry budgeted an estimated $8.5 million, equivalent to GH¢105 million, for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. According to the MP, the government and the Ghana Football Association (GFA) have tried to conceal the budget for the country’s […] The post Govt budgeted
The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Kodua Frimpong, says the party is yet to receive a report on the assault of Citi FM/Citi TV’s Northern Regional correspondent, Mohammed Alabira, during the recent Parliamentary primary in Yendi in the Northern region. The attack, allegedly led by the Member of Parliament for Yendi, […] The post I’m
The Northern Regional Police Command has assumed control of the investigation into the assault of Mohammed Aminu M. Alabira, the Northern Regional correspondent of Citi FM/Citi TV, by the Member of Parliament for Yendi, Farouk Aliu Mahama. Mr. Aliu Mahama and his team unleashed mayhem on Alabira while he was covering the chaos that disrupted […] The post Yendi
Chief Executive of Stanbic Bank Ghana, Kwamina Asomaning, has called on young graduates to embrace the journey of discovery as they begin their lives out of school. Mr. Asomaning said this at the graduating class of 2022/2023 of the College of Humanities, University of Ghana. The Stanbic Bank Chief Executive shared insights from his personal […] The post Stanbic
The National Democratic Congress has rescinded its decision to boycott meetings of the Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC). The party made this known a statement dated Sunday, January 28, 2024 and signed by its General Secretary, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey. IPAC meetings are aimed at giving the various political parties the opportunity to review election-related activities and […] The post NDC
Three West African countries, Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have announced their decision to break away from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) with immediate effect. These countries are currently led by militaries that seized power from civilian leaders. “After 49 years, the valiant peoples of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger regretfully and with […] The post ECOWAS
A tense situation unfolded between Francis Asenso-Boakye, the Member of Parliament for Bantama, and his rival Ralph Agyapong, a lawyer and brother of the outspoken politician, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong. The tension escalated when Francis Asenso-Boakye began singing at the voting centre, a move deemed unprofessional by Ralph Agyapong. Prompt intervention by the police and Electoral […] The post #NPPDecides:
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:
NPP delegates in Dome-Kwabenya have passionately expressed their desire for change as they welcomed Dr Mike Oquaye Jr. to the voting centre for the party’s parliamentary poll. The delegates could be heard chanting, “We want change, we want DKC” as Dr. Mike Oquaye Jr. arrived at the centre. Dr. Mike Oquaye Jr., incumbent MP Adwoa […] The post #NPPDecides:
The incumbent Member of Parliament for Abuakwa North, Gifty Twum-Ampofo has lost her bid to represent the Abuakwa North constituency. She polled 202 votes while Nana Ampaw Addo-Frempong popularly known as Buffalo polled 222 votes to win the parliamentary primary. A prominent figure in Ghana’s security and governance, Palgrave Boakye Danquah polled 76 votes while […] The post #NPPDecides:
The incumbent Member of Parliament for Abuakwa North, Gifty Twum-Ampofo has lost her bid to represent the Abuakwa North constituency. She polled 202 votes while Nana Ampaw Addo-Frempong popularly known as Buffalo polled 222 votes to win the parliamentary primary. A prominent figure in Ghana’s security and governance, Palgrave Boakye Danquah polled 76 votes while […] The post #NPPDecides:
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