The Transport Operators of Ghana have taken a swipe at the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia over his pledge to extend the renewal of driver’s licences from two years to 10 years. The group in a statement on Tuesday, August 13, described Bawumia’s pledge as “another bait …
Read More »The Big Debate: NPP Has Disappointed Atwima Kwanwoma District – Residents Reveal
Residents and some chiefs of Atwima Kwanwoma District in the Ashanti Region have said the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has failed to deliver in the district. “The NPP has disappointed the people of Atwima Kwanwoma. Even in power, they have done nothing, and so a vote for the NDC will …
Read More »Ghana’s Cocoa Sector Will Collapse In 5 Years – Group Warns
The National Association of Cocoa Farmers has warned that if authorities fail to address the challenges facing the cocoa sector, it could face extinction within five to ten years. President of the Association, Stephenson Anane Boateng, said that the practice of illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, in cocoa-growing communities …
Read More »Audio: Bryan Acheampong Clarifies Controversial Remarks
Minister of Food and Agriculture, Bryan Acheampong, has clarified his recent comments about the December 2024 elections. Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen programme Monday, the MP for Abetifi constituency explained that his statement about the New Patriotic Party (NPP) winning the election “by all means necessary” was misquoted. Mr. …
Read More »Ghana: Today’s Newspaper Headlines; Tuesday, August 13, 2024.
Below are the major news headlines captured on the front pages of the various newspapers in Ghana today. The Daily Searchlight Daily Graphic Daily Guide Graphic Business The New Crusading Guide …
Read More »Mahama’s Speech At NDC Youth Manifesto Launch At UPSA – Full Text
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has launched a manifesto for the youth of Ghana. The launch was performed by former President John Mahama. The event took place at the auditorium of the University for Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA). Here is the full speech read by NDC flagbearer, John Mahama …
Read More »KNUST Vice Chancellor Faces Contempt Charge Amid Reappointment Controversy
The petitioner challenging the reappointment of Professor Rita Akosua Dickson as the Vice Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has initiated contempt of court proceedings against some key officials of the university. Clement Ohene Asare is seeking an order to commit the respondents for what …
Read More »NPP Verifies Parliamentary Candidates
The Agyemin-Boateng Conference Room of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) at Kokomlemle will from today, August 12 to August 16, 2024, be the beehive of activity as the party begins the verification of all its 276 parliamentary aspirants ahead of the opening of nomination between September 9 and 13 by …
Read More »Rent Cost In Ghana Skyrockets; YTAG Calls For Urgent Rant Reform
The executives of the Young Tenants Association of Ghana (YTAG) are indeed upset about the high cost of rent in the country. The lack of proper regulation is also a concern for the association, considering that in some non-prime areas, a chamber and hall self-contained accommodation facility goes for as …
Read More »NDC Pledges Tuition-Free Education For First Year University Students
The Opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has made a promise to provide tuition-free education for first-year students in public universities. This policy according to the party is part of a broader set of reforms aimed at making higher education accessible for all, most especially for students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. …
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