Political marketing strategist, Prof. Kobby Mensah, has criticised the focus on a presidential candidate’s regional background as non-strategic and lacking vision. As the governing New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential candidate for election 2024 prepares to name his running mate, there have been calls for regional considerations, with many expecting him to name a candidate from the Ashanti Region, the party’s …

Kwame Jantuah, a member of the Convention People’s Party (CPP) and a private legal practitioner, has expressed discontent about the selective application of the prosecutorial powers of the Attorney-General on issues of public officials causing financial loss to the state, citing the botched national cathedral project. Lawyer Jantuah questioned the lack of interest on the part of both the Attorney-General …

Ghana’s second review programme for a third tranche of US$360 million is expected to go before the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) by the end of June 2024. This is to see to the approval and disbursement of additional funds under the country’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme with the IMF for economic recovery and stability. “Our …

The Presidential Candidate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dramani Mahama, has highlighted some of the policies he intends to implement for the creative economy if he wins the 2024 election. At a policy dialogue with the creative arts industry stakeholders held at the AH Hotel in Accra on Friday, June 7, 2024, the former President of Ghana acknowledged that …

Tension is mounting at Akyem Asuom in the Kwaebibirem Municipality of the Eastern region. he chiefs are demanding the immediate transfer of the Akyem Asuom Police Commander, Superintendent Abanga Stephen, over alleged involvement in illegal activities. The Krontihene of Akyem Asuom, Nana Boadi Amponim Abodade III, accused Superintendent Abanga of unprofessional conduct and disrespect towards traditional leaders. He alleged that …

The Vice Chairman of the Bawumia Campaign Team, Nana Akomea, has revealed that the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia will submit a name to the party’s National Council for consideration as his running mate by the end of June. His announcement comes amid widespread speculation within the NPP and among political analysts about the apparent …

Samuel Opoku, a fish farmer at Gomoa Mampong has been left reeling from a devastating setback following the collapse of the bridge Ayensu River Bridge on the Accra-Winneba Highway. Mr Opoku’s fish ponds, spanning several hectares have been flooded, washing away months of hard work and investment. The aggrieved farmer almost in tears counted his losses on Thursday. “The most devastating …

The prosecution in the Tema Mpakadan train accident has told the court repairing the train will cost over $2 million. According to the prosecution, the manufacturers of the train examined the damage caused to the train and the damage is valued at $2,138,466.86. Four more persons were arraigned at the High Court in  Accra and remanded for abetment of unlawful …

An Accra High Court says the demand for an inquiry into the Attorney General’s conduct in the ongoing Ambulance case has no basis. This forms part of four separate rulings by the court today, Thursday, June 6. This follows numerous applications filed by the first accused person and the third accused, Richard Jakpa. The applications are an order of inquiry …

Following the recent hike in food prices in Ghana amid the harsh economic challenges the country is facing, poultry farmers have warned Ghanaians about a significant increase in price of eggs. During an interview Joseph Boakye Yiadom attributed the price surge to what he describes as an increase in production input. Giving an account of the increase in maize and soybeans, …