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‘What We Have Is An Executocracy Not A Democracy’ – Chancellor Of UCC Calls For Review of 1992 Constitution

A statesman, Sir Sam Jonah, has reiterated the need for a review of the 1992 Constitution to completely make changes to powers granted the Executive arm of government. The Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) noted that the Constitution in its current state has “created a monstrous Executive …

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Col. Festus Aboagye: Supreme Court’s 7-0, 9-0 Rulings Too ‘Artificial’

Security analyst, Col. Festus Aboagye (rtd) says recent judgements by the Supreme Court make it easy for some Ghanaians to have doubts over the fairness of their verdicts. The comment comes on the back of a caution to judges by the National Security Minister Kan Dapaah over perceived bias in …

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A Pandemic Treaty Cannot Leave Solidarity To Chance – John Mahama Writes

When Ghana became the first country in Africa to receive COVID-19 vaccine doses through the COVID-19 Vaccines Global Access (COVAX) initiative to equitably distribute COVID vaccines, I had a glimmer of hope; that solidarity would prevail to protect people everywhere from the virus. Fast forward to today and a third …

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Akufo-Addo @78: Biography, Age, & Facts

President of the 4th Republic of Ghana, H.E William Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has turned 78 today, Tuesday, March 29, 2022.     Countless goodwill messages have been pouring in from different angles; family, friends, groups and institutions in Ghana and beyond.         Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo – …

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Call Sarah Adwoa Safo’s Bluff; Sack Her And Conduct A By-Election – Ben Ephson

Managing News Editor of the Daily Dispatch Newspaper, Ben Ephson has called on the leadership of the ruling New Patriotic Party to take a conclusive decision on the Member of Parliament for the Dome-Kwabenya constituency, Sarah Adwoa Safo. Speaking in an interview with Evans Mensah on Top Story on Thursday, …

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GSA To Otchere-Darko: Delete Tweet And Apologise To PWDs

The Ghana Stammering Association (GSA) is angry with a leading member of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) Gabby Otchere-Darko, for what they describe as disparaging comments about stammers. Mr Otchere-Darko, reacting to the recent comments of former President John Mahama on the current state of the country’s economy took …

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Akufo-Addo To Juaben Assembly Members: “Anyone Who Opposes My Nominee Next Time Will Incur My wrath”

As Juaben is without a Municipal Chief Executive, President Akufo-Addo says persons who reject his next nominee will face his wrath. He made this statement  at Juaben in the Ashanti Region when he commissioned the party’s constituency office complex, where he called on inhabitants to support whoever he nominates as …

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Kwame Pianim Says, Journalists Must Not Be On Public Boards

The economist and liberal political stalwart Kwame Pianim has lashed out at the current and previous governments for appointing journalists to the boards of public institutions in Ghana. Pianims comment comes after the recent appointments of Paul Adom-Otchere (Metro TV) and Kwame Sefa Kayi (Peace FM) to the boards of …

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NUGS: 1.75% E-levy Is A Step In The Right Direction

The National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) has backed the proposal by the government to impose a 1.75% levy on all electronic transactions, starting from January, 2022. NUGS believes that the e-levy is a ‘step in the right direction,’ as it will help the government generate revenue to tackle youth …

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Read How Ofori Atta Assured UPSA Graduates Of Job Creation Measures In 2022 Budget

The Finance Minister Mr Ofori Atta is expected to present the budget statement for the 2022 fiscal year in Parliament today Wednesday November 17. Earlier, he assured new graduates from the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) and all Ghanaians youths across the country that the budget statement of the government …

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