The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Nkawkaw Constituency has strongly condemned the recent divisive agenda propagated by certain individuals who prioritize ethnicity over development in the appointment of the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE). This stance is deeply concerning, especially in the 21st century when Ghana faces significant economic challenges. …
Read More »Private Citizen Drags President Mahama To Court Over Appointment Of Anthony Kwasi Sarpong As New GRA Boss
A private citizen, Emmanuella Sarfowaah, has dragged the President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, through the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, to court over his appointment of Anthony Kwasi Sarpong as the Acting Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). The suit, from court documents, shows …
Read More »Audio: Akyem Abenase Residents Want Chief Destooled
Aggrieved residents of Akyem Abenase in the Akyemansa district of the Eastern Region have expressed their discontent with their chief, Nana Boame Ankra II. According to the residents, since the enstoolment of Nana Boame Ankra II, no development has taken place in the town. For the past seven years, they …
Read More »Nurse Dies As Uganda Confirms New Ebola Outbreak
The victim was a 32-year-old male nurse whose symptoms included “high fever, chest pain, and difficulty in breathing” and “bleeding from multiple body sites”. He died of multi-organ failure on Wednesday at Mulango National Hospital, located in the city’s central business district. This marks Uganda’s eighth recorded Ebola outbreak since …
Read More »NPP MPs Rejects Suspension Of 3 Members Over Appointments Committee Chaos.
The Minority group in Parliament has criticised the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, for suspending three members of their caucus from parliamentary proceedings for two weeks, effective January 31, 2025. Their suspension of the MPs follows violent confrontations at the Appointments Committee on Thursday evening of January 30, 2025, over …
Read More »Ministerial Vetting: Minority Boycott Cleared Path For Speedy Vetting Of 10 More Nominees Under 4 Hours
It was a smooth sail for President John Mahama’s nominees who followed the vetting of Foreign Affairs Minister-nominee, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa’s session. This was after the North Tongu legislator’s appearance before the Appointments Committee on Friday saw a dramatic end as a disagreement led to a walkout by the Minority. …
Read More »Speaker Suspends Majority And Minority Chief Whips Over Vetting Chaos; Orders Reconstitution Of Appointments Committee
In an unprecedented move, Members of Parliament involved in the violent clashes during the Appointments Committee sitting on Thursday, January 30 have been suspended for two weeks. The decision, announced by Speaker Alban Bagbin on Friday, January 31, 2025, intimated it is an indication of Parliament’s strong stance against misconduct …
Read More »President Mahama Nominates Dr. Johnson Asiamah As BoG Governor
President John Dramani Mahama has nominated Dr. Johnson Asiamah to serve as Governor of the Bank of Ghana pending approval by the Council of State. Dr Asiamah’s nomination follows the receipt and acceptance of a formal request by current Governor, Dr. Ernest Addison, to proceed on leave leading to his …
Read More »BoG Governor Proceeds On Terminal Leave Effective February 3
proceeds on terminal leave effective February 3 ahead of his retirement in March The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Ernest Addison will from Monday February 3, 2025 proceed on a terminal leave as he prepares for retirement. Information from the Central Bank confirms that Dr. Addison who …
Read More »NPP MPs Demands Resignation of Appointments Committee Clerk Over Alleged Bias
The Minority caucus in Parliament is demanding the immediate resignation of the Clerk of the Appointments Committee, Gifty Jiagge-Gobah, accusing her of bias and unprofessional conduct in the vetting process. The opposition MPs allege that the clerk has shown open allegiance to the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), compromising the …
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