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Minority describes cabinet reshuffle as ‘injury time remix’

The Minority in Parliament has described the government’s ministerial reshuffle announced in a statement from the President to Parliament, on February 14, as an “injury time remix.” According to them, “This is a mere remix of the Akufo-Addo and Alhaji Bawumia’s failed governments. This injury time remix is tasteless and …

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The draconian taxes must go now – NDC tells Bawumia

  The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has said that Ghanaians cannot wait until after ten months before what they describe as draconian taxes are abolished. The main opposition wants the government to abolish those taxes now. “The time to scrap the draconian taxes is now, not the next ten months.” …

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Asokwa MP pushes for passage of Affirmative Action Bill to increase women participation in governance

The Member of Parliament for Asokwa Constituency, Hon.Patricia Appiagyei, has stated that women’s participation in the just-ended Assembly election has increased compared to the previous elections. She believes the passage of the affirmative action bill into law will increase women’s chances in politics. According to her, although the female figures …

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Akufo-Addo to present State of the Nation address on February 2

Parliament has announced that President Akufo-Addo will present the 2024 State of the Nation Address (SONA) to the House on February 27, 2024. This is contained in a press release signed by the Deputy Clerk to Parliament, Camillo Pwamang, dated February 12. “The President of the Republic of Ghana, Nana …

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Police arrest five people in connection with murder of Jirapa Dubai CEO

Four more suspects have been picked up by the police in connection with the killing of the owner of the safari resort in Jirapa in the Upper West Region, commonly referred to as “Jirapa Dubai.”. This brings the number of suspects picked up by the police to five. They are …

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Organized Labour suspends planned demo over VAT on electric

Organized labour has suspended its planned demonstration over the Value Added Tax (VAT) on electricity following the government’s decision to suspend the controversial tax. Secretary General of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), Dr Anthony Yaw Baah, announced the suspension of the demonstration at a press conference in Accra on Friday, …

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EOCO officials invade premises of Obibini Black Man Company in Kumasi

Officers from the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) have invaded the premises of Obibini Black Man Company Limited in Kumasi per order from the Executive Director of the Office. The order was to enable one S.O. Patrick Awoonor and his team from EOCO to enter the premises of Obibini …

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A/R: Fake KATH doctor nabbed at Tafo Government Hospital

State prosecutors have been detailing how a self-styled medical doctor claiming to be working at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital was arrested by the management of the Tafo Government Hospital. The suspect, Prince Agyapong, 32, faced a circuit court at Old Tafo in Kumasi on Tuesday, February 6, and has …

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Bawumia is a man of destiny – Kufuor encourages support for sustain positive contributions

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor believes that Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has what it takes to lead Ghana. Describing Dr Bawmuia as a “man of destiny,” Mr Kufour recalled seeing him impress leaders and high-ranking individuals during an international conference in London at the time he was president. “I …

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My ministers and deputies will not exceed 50 – Bawumia

The 2024 Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia says his administration will not have more than 50 ministers and deputy ministers. This follows numerous calls on the Akufo-Addo-led government by stakeholders, including the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) and civil society organizations, to reduce the …

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