The Minority Leader, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, says the Minority in Parliament will resist any attempts by the electoral management body, the Electoral Commission (EC), to cancel the use of indelible ink from the 2024 polls. The EC announced plans to scrap the ink, traditionally applied to voters’ fingers to prevent multiple voting, in favour […] The post We’ll
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has instructed the various media organizations in the country to blacklist the Member of Parliament for Yendi, Farouk Aliu Mahama for assaulting Citi News’ Northern Regional Reporter, Mohammed Aminu M. Alabira. Farouk Mahama and his team unleashed mayhem on Alabira while he was covering the chaos that disrupted the New […] The post GJA,
The Majority Leader in Parliament, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has called on the Electoral Commission to reconsider its decision to discard the use of indelible ink in the upcoming 2024 general elections. The Electoral Commission has suggested abandoning the use of indelible ink in the December polls, a proposal strongly opposed by the Minority caucus in Parliament. […] The post Don’t
The General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, has urged the people of northern Ghana to place their trust in John Mahama during the upcoming 2024 elections. He emphasized that individuals with small businesses cannot rely on the Nana Addo-Bawumia government, as they are likely to impose burdensome taxes that could […] The post Mahama
Some residents of Agogo in the Asante Akim North District of the Ashanti Region have taken to the streets in protest following the closure of Salt FM by the National Communications Authority (NCA). The radio station, owned by a renowned businessman, Ohene Kwame Frimpong, who recently declared his intention to run as an independent parliamentary […] The post Agogo residents
2024 flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has for the umpteenth time voiced his criticism of the state of Ghana’s economy under President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. According to him, President Akufo-Addo “didn’t inherit a mess; it is your clueless economic management team and finance minister that created the mess […] The post Akufo-Addo’s
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has expressed concern over the impact of losing experienced legislators from both the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the National Patriotic Party (NPP) on the legislature and Ghana’s democracy. Several key Members of Parliament (MPs) were defeated in the primaries of the two major parties. Additionally, some have announced […] The post Exit
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) says it has evidence indicating that the Member of Parliament for Yendi, Farouk Mahama, indeed assaulted Citi News’ Northern Regional Reporter, Mohammed Aminu M. Alabira. Mr. Mahama and his team attacked Alabira while he was reporting on the disruption of the New Patriotic Party’s parliamentary primary in the Yendi constituency […] The post Yendi
ACP Benjamin Agordzo has recounted the mistreatment he faced while he was kept at the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB), formerly the Bureau of National Investigations (BNI), cells after his arrest with others for allegedly plotting to overthrow the sitting government. ACP Agordzo, who escaped a death sentence, decried the maltreatment by officials of the NIB, […] The post NIB
The Member of Parliament for Anyaa-Sowutuom, Dr. Dickson Adomako Kissi, has disclosed the financial implications involved in parliamentary elections, asserting that a minimum of GH₵2 million cedis is required to contest. He characterized this amount as an entrance fee with no direct impact on the election outcome. Despite his recent loss in the NPP Parliamentary […] The post GH₵2m
The campaign team of John Dramani Mahama, the 2024 flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), has denied allegations that their leader is making excessive promises to Ghanaians in the run-up to this year’s general elections. Public sentiment suggests that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer is making too many promises, raising doubts about […] The post 2024
Two people have been reported dead after allegedly being hit by stray bullets fired by the police during a confrontation to disperse a ruthless crowd in the Kwahu South Municipality of the Eastern Region. According to sources, the incident occurred at the chief’s palace where the police had gone to rescue an alleged suspect accused […] The post Two killed during confrontation
Parliament has directed the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA) to provide compensation to farmers who suffered losses due to the avian influenza or Bird Flu outbreak between 2015 and 2018. The 2022 Auditor General’s Report has revealed that a significant portion of the allocated compensation funds, exceeding GH¢1.8 million, remains unutilized in the Ministry’s […] The post Disburse
The Ghana Police Service (GPS) has arrested forty-six more persons in connection with attacks on the Bepong Chiefs palace and some Police officers at Kwahu Bepong in the Eastern Region. The Police Service had earlier arrested 25 persons in connection with the attack. The arrests bring the total number of suspects so far arrested to […] The post Police
Residents living in flood-affected areas in the lower Volta Basin are at risk of experiencing a possible rise in female genital Schistosomiasis (bilharzia), as aquatic weeds that carry freshwater snails, which are carriers of the parasites, have drawn closer to communities living along the Volta River. The Deputy Health Director in charge of Public Health […] The post Akosombo
The Overlord of Dagbon, Yaa Naa Abubakari Mahama II, has admonished the flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, not to amass wealth and properties if re-elected in the upcoming 2024 polls. He further entreated Mahama to prioritize leaving a meaningful legacy rather than accumulating personal wealth if he assumes power […] The post Don’t
The Bank of Ghana will engage officials of the Ghana Revenue Authority and stakeholders within the financial sector on Tuesday, February 6, to address concerns related to unauthorized deductions on mobile money transfers. Over the past week, Citi FM has been at the forefront of advocating for Bank of Ghana officials to intervene and rectify […] The post BoG
Osei Bonsu Amoah, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Akuapem South, has justified his decision not to seek re-election. He said after 16 years of legislative service, he believes it’s an appropriate time for him to retire from Parliament. Mr. Amoah is part of a group of prominent majority MPs who decided not to return […] The post 16 years good enough to
Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has expressed confidence in the party’s ability to address the economic challenges facing the country if the NDC secures victory in the upcoming elections. He emphasized the quality of men within the NDC, stating that they are well-equipped to positively impact the nation’s fortunes. Addressing […] The post We
Ghana is set to import 2,500 tonnes of cocoa beans from Côte d’Ivoire and 1,000 tonnes from Nigeria. Delivery is expected to be done through the Tema Port. This was contained in a letter signed by the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Joseph Boahen Aidoo, sighted by citinewsroom.com, and addressed to […] The post Ghana
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