The surge in road accident fatalities in Ghana has been described as troubling and scary by road users. The latest road accident figures show a 10 percent rise in mortality within the first half of the year with Ashanti Region leading in the number of casualties. In spite of intensified …
Read More »Mahama will be on retirement after 2024 polls, don’t vote for him – Bawumia tells Ghanaians
The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has urged Ghanaians to reject John Mahama in the upcoming 2024 general elections. He argued that a Mahama presidency would last only four years, making him unaccountable to the people as he would not be seeking re-election. Dr. Bawumia made …
Read More »Bawumia’s campaign team justifies award of GHC200m contract to his brother
The campaign team of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer has defended the alleged awarding of contracts worth over GHC200 million to Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s brother. The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) during its latest Moment of Truth series said Dr. Bawumia cannot absolve himself of the alleged state capture …
Read More »Are you growing the cocoa in the office? – Minority takes on COCOBOD over GH¢3.4bn head office cost
The Minority in Parliament has raised concerns about the management of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), criticising the rising administrative expenditures amidst declining cocoa production. According to the caucus, cocoa production dropped to 655,000 tonnes over the last four years, while COCOBOD’s head office expenditure surged to approximately GH¢3.4 billion …
Read More »Govt resources alone are insufficient – Roads Minister re-emphasizes need for bringing back road tolls
Government has unveiled plans to reinstate road tolls to address a considerable funding shortfall in road infrastructure, aiming to generate significant revenue for the sector. This initiative was revealed by the Minister of Roads and Highways, Francis Asenso-Boakye, during a high-profile panel discussion commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Ghana Highways …
Read More »Moment of Truth: NDC lists over GH¢218m worth of contracts sole sourced to Bawumia’s brother
The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has accused Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia of lying to Ghanaians about his promise to end sole sourcing when his party, the New Patriotic Party (NPP), was in opposition. According to the NDC, the Vice President even listed the end of sole sourcing as one of …
Read More »Bawumia’s brother fingered in GHS52.2m Sunyani airport deal
National Communications Officer of the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi, has condemned the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) for awarding profitable contracts to Vice President and flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s brother through sole-sourcing. Mr. Gyamfi pointed out that despite the NPP’s pledge to curb sole-sourcing contracts, they have allegedly …
Read More »Akufo-Addo refused to be interviewed for my book; says I’ve been mean to him – Manasseh
Investigative journalist and author, Manasseh Azure Awuni has shared the challenges he faced in attempting to interview President Akufo-Addo for his forthcoming book, “The President Ghana Never Got.” The 400-page book documents major events during the 8-year reign of President Akufo-Addo. According to him, he engaged with the President’s cousin, …
Read More »I have not had it easy under Akufo-Addo’s administration – Manasseh Azure
Award-winning Ghanaian broadcast journalist and author, Manasseh Azure Awuni has shared insights into his tumultuous journey as an investigative journalist under the tenure of President Akufo-Addo. This comes amidst his preparation to launch his latest book, “The President Ghana Never Got,” on Thursday, August 8. Mr Awuni recounted the numerous …
Read More »NDC and NPP manipulated my sister – Dr Sekou Nkrumah
Dr Sekou Nkrumah, son of Ghana’s first President, Dr Kwame Nkrumah, claims that his sister, Samia Nkrumah, was manipulated by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Speaking on Joy News PM Express on Tuesday, he explained that Samia returned to Ghana at an inopportune time, lacking …
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