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The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) is urging President Akufo-Addo to take necessary steps to resolve any legal issues he has with the Anti-Witchcraft Bill and sign it into law. This call to action is detailed in CHRAJ’s advisory opinion on the Criminal Offences Bill, 2023 [Anti-Witchcraft …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has finally commented on his appointment of Commissioner of Police (COP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno as the new Deputy Inspector-General of Police (IGP) in charge of Operations. The president’s decision to appoint COP Yohuno as the IGP in charge of Operations sparked controversy in the country, …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has accepted the resignation of Dr Mathew Opoku Prempeh. Opoku Prempeh popularly known as NAPO resigned as the Energy Minister following his elevation as the running mate of Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, effective 18th July 2024. “The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has …

Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has advised Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh also known as “Napo” to ensure that Dr Mahamudu Bawumia never regrets selecting him as his running mate for the forthcoming 2024 general election. The venerable chief admonished Dr Opoku Prempeh, his grandson, to remain loyal to Dr Bawumia …

President Akufo-Addo says the approval of Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh as Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia’s running mate was not opposed in any way at the New Patriotic Party’s National Council. The President credited Napo for implementing the government’s flagship Free SHS policy, which he says is a testament to his hard …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has said that the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and Manhyia South Lawmakefr Matthew Opoku make a good pair for the elections. He described this partnership as an excellent one that will win the NPP in the elections. …

The Minority in Parliament has announced its decision not to participate in the vetting of the new Deputy Minister-designate for Trade and Industry, Kofi Ahenkorah Marfo, scheduled for today, Tuesday, July 2. In a press statement issued on Tuesday, July 2, and signed by its leader, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, …

The Executive Secretary of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, Nana Bediatuo Asante, has been appointed as Ambassador-at-Large. Nana Bediatuo Asante, who has served as the President’s Executive Secretary since 2017, received his new appointment during a ceremony held at the Jubilee House. At this event, President Akufo-Addo also presented credentials …

Former Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) are demanding their end-of-service benefits from the government three years after leaving office. After President Akufo-Addo’s reshuffle in 2021, 134 MMDCEs lost their jobs. According to their appointment letters, they were entitled to benefits such as a three-month consolidated salary and an …

In the face of widespread criticism about numerous cases of possible corruption under his tentrue, President Akufo-Addo has stated that combating corruption has been the cornerstone of his administration. According to him, corruption thrives in environments where it can be concealed, and that access to information is crucial in fighting …