The former Mampong MP, Francis Addai Nimoh, has formally joined the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential race. The 57-year-old engineer said he will lead a united NPP to ‘Break the 8’ if elected by the delegates in the yet-to-be-announced national delegates’ congress. Announcing his bid at the Osu Presby …
Read More »Akufo-Addo Appoints Ignatius Baffour Awuah As Minister For Pensions
The Minister for Employment and Labour Relations, Ignatius Baffour Awuah, has been appointed as the Minister in charge of Pensions by the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo- Addo. His appointment which takes effect from January 30, 2023, is also in accordance with the section 211 of the National Pensions Act …
Read More »Odike Resigns From UFP
Mr Akwasi Addai Odike, former flagbearer of the United Front Party (UFP), has confirmed his departure from the UFP and the formation of a new union called the Union Government. Mr. Akwasi Addai Odike was a candidate during the 2012 general elections in Ghana. He was then the flag bearer …
Read More »The Best Candidate To Lead The Shai Osu Doku NPP To Victory 2024, Detailing His Political Portfolio
Hon. Benjamin Nargeh is a successful Ghanaian businessman who has been an active member of the New Patriotic Party since 2000. Who has been instrumental with Party activities since 2004 and counting. His zeal for party people and the success of party activities urged him on in mobilising the youth …
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Asantehene Promises To Support Alan Kyerematen’s Flagbearership Bid With Prayers
Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has welcomed Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen’s bid to lead the New Patriotic Party (NPP) as its flagbearer. Giving audience to Mr. Kyerematen at the Manhyia Palace on Monday, the Otumfuo assured the presidential hopeful of his prayers and blessings saying, “I support you with prayers and …
Read More »Korle-Bu Doctors To Embark On Strike Over Unpaid Arrears
Members of the Korle Bu Doctors Association (KOSA) are threatening to withdraw their services to the outpatient department and elective surgeries over unpaid arrears. The strike is expected to commence from February 6 to 10, should management fail to come up with clear timelines for payment of 13th-month salary arrears. …
Read More »Ghana Is 72nd Most Corrupt Country In The World – Report
Ghana has stagnated in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) scoring 43 out of 100 for the third time. It has maintained the score since 2020. The country currently ranks 72nd out of 180 countries ranked in the world. This was captured in a report released by …
Read More »Ghanaians To Pay More As 30% ECG Tariff Hike Takes Effect From February 1
Ghanaians will from tomorrow, Wednesday, February 1, 2023, pay more for utility tariffs as the increment announced by the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURC) kicks in. PURC on January 16 increased electricity prices by about 30% and 8.3% for water effective February 1, 2023. The PURC cited the cedi …
Read More »NPP Presidential Race: “Only Hypocrites Will Turn Their Back Against Alan ”- Tema West MP
Member of Parliament for Tema West and former Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, Carlos Ahenkorah has said he will be surprised to see true NPP supporters turn their back against the candidature of Alan Kwakwo Kyeremanten to be the next flagbearer of the party. According to him, the …
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