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‘You Have Managed To Keep The Lights On For 7yrs, Why Now?’ – Gabby Otchere-Darko Asks Energy Sector Players

A stalwart of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko, is looking for answers to the ongoing power supply challenges being experienced in certain parts of the country, otherwise known as dumsor. He says he cannot fathom why the nation had a stable electricity supply even at the peak …

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Oteng Gyasi Resigns As GRA Board Chair

Mr. Anthony Oteng-Gyasi’s resignation as the board chair of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has been accepted by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. Dr Oteng-Gyasi’s resignation was followed by the dissolution of the board of GRA. President Akufo-Addo subsequently appointed Madam Julie Essiam as the new Commissioner-General of the Ghana …

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Akufo-Addo Appoints Julie Essiam As New GRA Boss

Madam Julie Essiam has been appointed by President Akufo-Addo as the new Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority. She replaces Rev. Dr. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah. Until her appointment, Madam Julie Essiam was the Commissioner responsible for the Support Services Division of the GRA. Her appointment comes hours after President Akufo-Addo dissolved …

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President Akufo-Addo Sacks GRA Boss Rev. Dr. Ammishaddai

President Akufo-Addo has dismissed Rev. Dr. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah from his role as the Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) with immediate effect as of Wednesday, March 27. Additionally, the President has dissolved the board of the GRA without providing a specific reason. However, it is anticipated that a new …

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President Akufo-Addo Appoints Hebert Krapa As New Board Chair Of ECG

President Akufo-Addo has appointed Deputy Minister for Energy, Herbert Krapa as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). This follows the resignation of the previous chairman, Keli Gadzekpo, on Tuesday, March 26. Mr. Gadzeko, who had chaired the electricity company since his …

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ECG Board Chair Resigns

The Board Chair of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Keli Gadzekpo, has tendered in his resignation, effective April 9. In his resignation letter to President Akufo-Addo, Mr Gadzekpo cited personal reasons as his motive behind the move. The board chair further wished ECG and the government continued success in …

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Energy Ministry Reacts To NAPO’s “Dumsor” Comment

The Ministry of Energy claims recent remarks by Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh regarding the issuance of a load-shedding timetable have been deliberately distorted by the Media to portray the Minister as an insensitive person. Kofi Abrefa Afena, a spokesperson for the Energy Ministry, in a statement on March 26, affirmed …

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Watch: Ask Those Calling For Load-shedding Timetable To Bring It – Energy Minister To Ghanaians On ‘Dumsor’

The Energy Minister, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has stated that the country is not facing ‘dumsor’ (erratic power supply), indicating that individuals calling for a load-shedding timetable should release it themselves. He said the current power situation is “300 times better” than what was experienced under former President John Mahama …

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MTN Restores Normal Data Services

Telecommunications giant MTN has announced the restoration of internet network capacity, promising enhanced data services. Ghanaians have been experiencing disruptions caused by cuts to undersea fibre optic cables, impacting vital internet services in Ghana since Thursday, March 14, 2024. On March 24, 2024, MTN issued a statement confirming the use …

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VIDEO: Juapong Chief Appeal For Revamp Of Volta Star Textiles Limited

The Chief of Juapong in the North Tongu Constituency in the Volta Region, Torgui Ahadzi Gboti ll, disclosed the reason why the Juapong Textiles Company has forcibly closed down. The chief stated that the factory was shut down because the business could not afford to pay the employees’ salaries. He …

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