By Mensah Maxwell As the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) marks its 50th anniversary, Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has highlighted the challenges facing the region, particularly with regards to the free movement of goods. In a statement, Hon. Ayariga noted that while ECOWAS has made significant progress in promoting regional integration, the free movement of goods remains a …

By: Mensah Maxwell In an exclusive interview with Mensah Maxwell, Parliamentary Correspondent of Adoa TV, Hon. Buckman Fiifi Phillip, Member of Parliament for Kwesimintsim, emphasized the need for unity in development among Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs), Members of Parliament (MPs), and Assembly Members. According to Hon. Kwesimintim, the District Assembly Common Fund (DACF) can only be effectively …

By: Mensah Maxwell In an exclusive interview with Mensah Maxwell, Parliamentary Correspondent of Adoa TV, Hon. Buckman Fiifi Phillip, Member of Parliament for Kwesimintim Constituency, defended the proposed GHS1 energy levy, stating that “desperate situations need desperate solutions.” The government’s proposal to impose a GHS1 energy levy on fuel, diesel, and oil has sparked intense debate among Ghanaians. While some …

Government has assured Ghanaians that it will not engage in reckless borrowing to increase the country’s debt burden. According to the Finance Minister, Ato Forson, speaking in Parliament today, the NDC (the ruling party) is committed to responsible borrowing and will prioritize prudent management of the country’s finances. This statement comes amid concerns over Ghana’s rising debt levels, which have …

By: Maxwell Mensah (Parliamentary Reporter) In a bid to address the recurring power outages in Ghana, known as “dumsor,” the government has proposed a 1 cedi energy levy on fuel, diesel, and oil. This announcement was made by the Finance Minister, Dr. Ato Forson in Parliament today. According to the Minister, the levy aims to generate revenue to tackle the …

By: Maxwell Mensah (Parliamentary Reporter) In a move to promote local development, the government has allocated funds to District Assemblies for various development projects. According to Section 126(3) of the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936), the government is mandated to determine the categories of expenditure within the approved development budgets of District Assemblies that must be funded through the …

On this special occasion, the Ghana Cycling Federation proudly joins the global community in celebrating the incredible power of the bicycle — a simple, affordable, reliable, and sustainable means of transportation, recreation, and sport. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to: All our sponsors – your unwavering support continues to drive our mission and expand the reach of cycling in Ghana. …

The former Finance Minister C has been declared wanted by the Office of the Special Prosecutor. This follows his refusal to appear before the OSP on June 2, 2025 on suspected cases of corruption and corruption related offences. The former minister was expected to attend the OSP on February 10,2025 for an interview on cases in which he is a …

The Ghana Bankers Association has firmly denied claims that banks intend to restrict over-the-counter (OTC) withdrawals of foreign currencies, particularly U.S. dollars. This follows remarks by Isaac Adongo, MP for Bolgatanga Central and a Board Member of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), who suggested that the central bank might tighten controls to help stabilize the cedi. In response, John Awuah, …

Former President, John Dramani Mahama has pledged to complete the long-stalled maternity block project at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi. He made the promise on Monday, June 2, during a courtesy call by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, and a delegation of chiefs at the Jubilee House. The five-storey facility—under construction since February 2021 after the …