POLITICS

FAAJ Asks President To Sack SSNIT Director-General Kofi Bosompem Osafo-Maafo.

The Director General of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) Kofi Bosompem Osafo-Maafo should be fired, according to a demand made by the Forum for Accountability and Justice (FAAJ). The social justice interest group expressed concerns over Mr. Osafo-Maafo’s handling of the controversial sale of SSNIT hotels to …

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Richard Jakpa Files Application To Strike Out Charges Against Him Over Ambulance Case

Richard Jakpa, the third accused in the ongoing ambulance trial, has filed a court application seeking to have the charges against him dismissed or, alternatively, to have the proceedings against him stayed. The application was submitted on Thursday, May 30, by his lawyer Thaddeus Sory of Messrs @ Law Counsel. …

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I Won’t Retract nor Apologise – Former Special Prosecutor Dares Speaker Bagbin

Former Special Prosecutor Martin Amidu has called the bluff of Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin over comments regarding the rationale behind a certain trip supposedly made by the latter. Mr Amidu says he is not ready to apologise for the remarks made in his article. This is despite a demand …

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Video: Cedi Depreciation Issue Is A Ritual Problem – Deputy Finance Minister

The Deputy Minister for Finance and a member of parliament for Nhyiaeso constituency in the Ashanti region., Dr Stephen Amoah, says the depreciation of the Ghana cedi is a ritual problem caused by the import-driven economy. Speaking to the media on Wednesday, he highlighted that with importation putting demand on …

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Ayawaso West Wuogon: NDC PC Issues Strong Warning To NPP MP

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for Ayawaso West Wuogon, John Dumelo, has responded to a video circulating on social media. The viral video depicts a confrontation between him and supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) at the ongoing limited registration centre at the University of Ghana, Legon. …

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“It Will Be Unpardonable Offence For Ghanaians To Elect Mahama Over Bawumia” – Nana Obiri Boahen

Former Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Lawyer Nana Obiri Boahen, has strongly advised Ghanaians against voting for John Mahama in the upcoming general elections, asserting that such a choice would be deemed a grave transgression. Lawyer Nana Obiri Boahen underscored the superiority of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia …

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Ghana Parliament To Reconvene On June 11

On Tuesday, June 11, 2024, the Parliament will reconvene after its recess. This was announced in a statement issued by the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, on Monday, May 27. According to the release, the Speaker is exercising his authority to reconvene the house under Order 58 of the standing …

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President Akufo-Addo Breaks Silence On SSNIT-Rock City Hotel Sale Controversy

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has responded to Organized Labour’s petition for the controversial sale of state-owned hotels by the national pensions body. The president’s reaction was confirmed by the Trades Union Congress (TUC) boss, Dr Yaw Baah, who told to the media that the president had in his response …

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Ghana: Today’s Newspaper Headlines; Thursday, May 30, 2024.

  Below are the major news headlines captured on the front pages of the various newspapers in Ghana today.      Daily Guide       The Business Analyst       The Daily Searchlight       Daily Graphic         The Chronicle         …

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