Majority Leader Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has voluntarily resigned from his role with immediate effect, a decision revealed at a crucial meeting of the majority group Wednesday evening. The meeting, held at the Jubilee House’s banquet hall in Accra, was heavily guarded and convened by President Nana Akufo-Addo. The gathering, attended by the majority of the group’s […] The post Osei
Ghanaian sports legend Asamoah Gyan has been named as part of a team tasked to put together a manifesto for the flagbearer of the governing New Patriotic Party, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, for the 2024 polls. Asamoah Gyan is the chairman of the Youth and Sports sub-committee. This information was contained in a press release signed […] The post Bawumia’s
The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) and the Institute for Energy Security (IES) have urged the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) to shut down the Chinese Sentuo Oil Refinery over alleged illegal operations. COPEC and IES, in a statement on February 21, 2024, raised concerns about the refinery operating without the appropriate permit from the NPA […] The post COPEC,
The National Association of Institutional Suppliers has scheduled March 4, 2024, to picket at the Ministry of Education. This decision stems from the persistent neglect demonstrated by the ministry in awarding them contracts and settling outstanding debts owed to its members, which collectively exceed GH¢100 million. The association laments the government’s failure to honour payments […] The post Institutional
The Ankobeahene of the Begoro Stool, Bafour Owiredu Agyarko Minta II, has been cautioned by the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council in the Eastern Region. Bafour Owiredu Agyarko Minta II appeared before the council on Monday, February 19, over his alleged endorsement of the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, during his […] The post Akyem
The Manhyia South constituency organizer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ashanti Region, Mustapha Alhassan, is expected to report to the police headquarters today. This comes after the police declared him wanted following a viral video capturing him issuing threats of electoral violence. The regional executives of the party, unhappy with the summons, […] The post Viral
The leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ashanti Region has criticized the police’s decision to declare Alhaji Mustapha Alhasan, its Manhyia South Constituency Organiser, wanted. The party perceives this action as an overreaction and a diversionary tactic from the country’s current hardships. Alhaji Alhasan became a person of interest for the Ashanti […] The post Declaring
The Senior Housemaster of Kalpohin Senior High School in Tamale has been reported to the Northern Regional Police Command for negligence, resulting in the death of a student. The 17-year-old student, who tragically passed away on Sunday night, was entrusted to his fellow students’ care to take him to the hospital after obtaining an exeat […] The post Kalpohin
An amount of GH¢5 million has been released by the government to settle arrears owed by Second Cycle institutions, sources within the Electricity Company of Ghana have disclosed to Citi News. This move follows the recent power disconnection to Accra Academy by the ECG national task force due to a GH¢400,000 debt. The disconnection left […] The post Govt
The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has stated that no docket fit for prosecution or action has been submitted to his office over the murder of investigative journalist, Ahmed Suale. While investigations are ongoing, the Minister highlighted that four suspects were initially detained to aid the inquiry. However, they were later granted […] The post No
The Manhyia South Constituency Organizer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Alhassan Mustapha, has been granted bail by the police after being charged with offences related to his conduct. Mustapha was charged with Offensive Conduct conducive to a breach of peace and making threats of death. The arrest followed a viral video in which Alhassan […] The post NDC
The Accra Sports Stadium has been disconnected from the national power grid due to non-payment of accumulated electricity debts. During a visit on Tuesday, a few offices had power from a mini power generator, while the entire facility remained off. This is not the first time the stadium has been disconnected. Some officers, who declined […] The post ECG disconnects Accra
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released provisional results of 37,825 candidates who sat for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination for Private Candidates, 2023 – Second Series. According to WAEC, the entry figure comprised 17,389 males and 20,725 females. The figure also included 16 visually impaired candidates. A statement by the Head […] The post WAEC
Joseph Boahen Aidoo, the Chief Executive of the Ghana Cocoa Board, has assured farmers of an increased farm gate price per bag of cocoa beans for the upcoming season. The Produce Price Review Committee will determine the adjustment percentage, announced and taking effect next season. Speaking at a Public Accounts Committee sitting, Mr. Aidoo encouraged […] The post COCOBOD
The Teachers and Educational Workers Union (TEWU) has vehemently urged the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to promptly release all frozen salaries owed to its members. The Association alleged that the OSP has withheld the salaries of more than 400 teachers during its investigation of ghost names on the government’s payroll. Speaking to Citi […] The post TEWU
Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, the Member of Parliament for Tamale Central, has called for the resignation of Joseph Boahen Aidoo, the Chief Executive of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD). Mohammed criticized Aidoo for his alleged inability to address the decline in cocoa production and for falling short of the projected targets. During a session with the […] The post Murtala
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is considering disconnecting power supply to the Parliament of Ghana on Wednesday, February 21, due to an outstanding debt exceeding GH₵23 million. This potential action is part of the ongoing “Operation Zero Balance” initiative which aims to recover unpaid debts from various customers. The inclusion of Parliament among the […] The post Parliament
The Asantene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has urged the new Finance Minister, Mohammed Amin Adam, to address the current economic challenges facing the country. Expressing optimism in the Finance Minister’s ability to lead an economic turnaround, Otumfuo encouraged him to implement key strategies and measures for success. The Asantehene advised the Minister to build upon […] The post Tackle
The ranking member of the Roads and Transport Committee in Parliament, Isaac Adjei Mensah, has strongly criticized the government’s management of the road sector, labelling it the “poorest performance” since the start of the Fourth Republic. Juxtaposing the performance of various governments, he argued that President Akufo-Addo’s administration has been “abysmal.” In his February 7 […] The post NPP
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