The founder and President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has reacted to reports that Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, has chosen Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh (NAPO), the Minister for Energy, as his running mate for the 2024 elections. In a Facebook post on June 27, 2024, …

Mr Kadevi Selasy, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Communication Officer for the Awutu Senya West Constituency, has reportedly been found dead in Nkwadum, a suburb of Awutu Bontrase in the Central Region. According to reports, ,Mr  Selasy was discovered hanging on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. Earlier that morning, Mr. Selasy …

The minority caucus in Parliament has expressed optimism about winning the upcoming December 7  presidential elections. This follows speculation about Energy Minister Matthew Opoku Prempeh as Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s running mate.  Deputy Minority Leader Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah and Ranking Member on Defence James Agalga conveyed their sentiments in an …

The Trade Minister has dismissed calls by cement manufacturers for stakeholder discussions before the proposed legislative instrument aimed at regulating cement prices is placed before Parliament. Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express, Kobina Tahir Hammond said that although the manufacturers were not consulted during the drafting of the L.I., he had …

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Volta Region has accused the Member of Parliament for Hohoe, John-Peter Amewu, of deliberately delaying the court case challenging the legitimacy of the election conducted in his constituency in December 2020. About 17,000 voters from the Santrofi, Akpafu, Likpe and Lolobi (SALL) enclave, …

Manufacturers of cement products could be liable to up to three years in jail if they flout certain provisions of the Legislative Instrument (L.I.) being proposed by Trade Minister, K.T Hammond. This stiff penalty is contained in the proposed draft document the Trades Minister intends to present to the House …

John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress, (NDC) has expressed appreciation to the South Korean government for its decision to forgive Ghana’s debt, noting that it will help support Ghana’s debt restructuring efforts during these challenging economic times. This comes after the Ambassador of South Korea to …

The Ghana Plastic Manufacturers Association has threatened to shut down production over the imposition of a 5% excise tax on locally produced plastic products. At a press conference, the President, Ebbo Botwe issued a week ultimatum to government to rescind the decision as it would impact their businesses. However, he …

Trades and Industry Minister, KT Hammond, says he will disregard the Chamber of Cement Manufacturers petition to delay the implementation of a legislative instrument to regulate cement prices. KT Hammond insists that the law is essential to prevent a cartel of manufacturers from exploiting the public. Under the proposed LI, …

Veteran journalist Kwesi Pratt Jnr has criticized members of the Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo government for “rejoicing” over an agreement reached with Eurobond holders regarding the treatment of Ghana’s $13 billion debt to external creditors. Under the agreement, Eurobond holders are expected to forego approximately $4.7 billion of the debt owed to …