By: Ruth Tang The opposition National Democratic Congress has accused Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame of manipulating court proceedings to incriminate the leader of their party’s Caucus in Parliament, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson. During the trial on May 23rd, witness Richard Jakpa testified that Godfred Dame pressured him to alter his …

By: Ruth Tang The Centre for Democratic Development Ghana (CDD-Ghana) has expressed satisfaction with the release of the KPMG report regarding the contract between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML). Director of Advocacy and Policy Engagement at CDD-Ghana, Dr. Kojo Pumpuni Asante commended the report’s release, …

By Wilhelmina Oddoye A leading member of the Movement for Change, Hopeson Adorye, has been granted bail by the Dansoman Circuit Court on Thursday, May 23.  He was granted bail by the Dansoman District Court, set at GH¢20,000. The leading member of the Movement was charged with the publication of …

By Ruth Tang President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has released a comprehensive audit report detailing contracts and transactions between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML). The report, exceeding 300 pages, was initially withheld from the public, but the presidency has now disclosed it, emphasizing transparency and …

The President of the Republic of Ghana Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appointed Joe Ghartey as the new Board Chair of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). Mr Ghartey who is the current Member of Parliament (MP) for Essikado-Ketan replaces Dr. Tony Oteng Gyasi. Mr Ghartey is tasked with reforming the …

Story by Atwumaa Agnes The flag bearer of the New Patriotic Party ( NPP ), His excellency Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has unveiled plans to provide driving skills to head porters, also known as “kayayei.” This announcement was made on Tuesday, May 21, during the launch of the “Kayayei Empowerment Programme” …

Story by Angelina Tukpe After a triumphant 2-0 win against Benin, Laryea Kingston shared his thoughts on the match and his journey to this pivotal moment. Speaking to reporters, Kingston expressed his excitement and fulfillment in being part of the tournament, a goal he has diligently pursued for the past …

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has announced the termination of its long-running scholarship scheme, citing the implementation of the Free Senior High School (SHS) initiative by the government. In its place, the Board has established the Cocoa Board Education Trust, aimed at providing essential primary school infrastructure in underserved cocoa-growing …

Story by Isaac Mortey Ghana’s Black Challenge team kicked off their African Amputee Cup of Nations campaign with a commanding four zero win over Gambia. Goals from Hamza Mohammed, Yussif Yahaya, and a brave from Mubarak Mohammed gave Ghana the three maximum points over their counterpart with Mubarak Mohammed winning …

PETROSOL has appointed Daniel Acheampong, a distinguished corporate leader and former Chief Executive Officer of Volta Aluminium Company Ltd (VALCO), as its Board Chairman. He officially assumed the Chairmanship role on Thursday, May 16, 2024. Mr. Acheampong, who dedicated 36 years to VALCO in various key roles, steadily rose through the ranks due …