The widow of John Kumah, the late deputy Finance Minister and New Patriotic Party (NPP) member of Parliament for Ejisu in the Ashanti Region, has emphatically stated that her husband did not die from food poisoning, contrary to circulating reports in sections of mainstream media and social media. Instead, she clarified that he courageously battled a severe illness for over …

Member of Parliament(MP) for Jaman South in the Bono region, Williams Okofo-Dateh, has shared details of his last conversation with Deputy Finance Minister and Ejisu MP, Dr. John Ampontuah Kumah. Mr Okofo-Dateh has revealed that his late colleague requested prayers after he confirmed that he had been considered for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) running mate position. Aside from being colleague …

By Isaac Mortey Before the commencement of the African Games, Cycling fans were hopeful the sport will win a medal in the Road Race, but it has not been rosy for Team Ghana as two of their cyclists have to pull out due to a faulty bike. The Cycling Federation requested equipment from the Local Organizing Committee, the Ministry Of …

The 2024 flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama has criticised the allocation of $450 million towards the National Cathedral project while challenges in the education sector remain unaddressed, stating that it will not receive God’s approval. The former President argues that the project, considered as a personal commitment by President Nana Akufo-Addo to God, should be …

A study on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) conducted at Ga Mashie in Accra has revealed that six out of 10 residents in that area had either hypertension, diabetes or were obese. Particularly, for diabetes, the study found that the prevalence was 8.2 per cent while hypertension prevalence increased by 19 per cent between 2013 and 2023. It found that those with …

Dr Patrick Asuming, an economist and financial analyst at the University of Ghana, says the Finance Ministry’s statement on the implications of the Anti-Gay Bill if passed into law ‘will amount to fearmongering.’ The Ministry of Finance has pleaded with President Akufo-Addo not to assent to the recently passed anti-LGBTQ bill by Parliament. In a press release on Monday, March …

John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has held a meeting with a delegation from Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD). The meeting focused on discussions about shared values between the two countries and the significance of international cooperation in tackling global issues. In a Facebook post on Saturday, March 9, Mr. Mahama expressed optimism about future …

Father of late Ejisu Member of Parliament (MP), John Kumah, has said he believes his son is in a good and happy place. According to him, his son had returned home to participate in the 67th Independence Day celebration on March 6, 2024. However, Dr Kumah, who was also a Deputy Finance Minister took ill and couldn’t go about his duty …

Former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, has described the death of Dr. John Kumah as painful and unbelievable.   The former Finance Minister explained that he was surprised by the development because “we had spoken just this Sunday [March 3, 2024], when he called to check up on me and how I was doing and even the way forward”. Mr. …

The UK Sixteenth Council has joined scores of Ghanaians in mourning the late Deputy Finance Minister, Dr John Kumah. In a release signed by its Executive Chairman, Dr Brian Reuben, the Council said it received the news of Dr Kumah’s death as shocking. The Council was proud of his immense contribution to the country and his selfless service to constituents. Dr. …