The Chief of Akyem Wenchi, who also serves as the Oseawuohene, Daasebre Dr. Asumadu Appiah, has clarified his recent comments about galamsey in his community. The chief has said there has been a miscommunication, stating his comment has been misunderstood. Daasebere Appiah during a visit to the community by New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia acknowledged that the youth of Wenchi …

Former President John Mahama has criticized the ongoing taxation in Ghana related to COVID-19, stating that the country is still burdened with taxes for a pandemic that has since passed. Speaking at the Mahama Youth Town hall on Monday, August 12, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer expressed concern that Ghanaians who endured and survived the pandemic are now being unfairly taxed. …

Relying on the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) to finance the proposed ‘no academic fees for level 100 students’ at the universities can create problems because the GETFund is currently facing challenges, a political science lecturer at the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Dr Jonathan Asante Otchere has said. He stated that the GETFund has been leveraged for loans by …

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has saved over GH¢94 million worth of properties from being ravaged by fire between January and July this year. They are made of residential buildings, industrial properties and other public facilities. This highlights the GNFS’ improved fire management strategies and the growing efficiency in preventing extensive damage despite its numerous operational challenges. The cost of damage …

Presidential Candidate of the Opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama has touted the party’s flagship campaign promise as a means to address the prevailing rate of youth unemployment in the country. In an address during the party’s launch of its National Youth Manifesto, the former president explained that the policy would serve as a bedrock for economic growth if …

The National Peace Council (NPC) is closely monitoring the political discourse ahead of the December 7 polls and will not hesitate to call out political parties and politicians who cross the red line by threatening violence, the National Chairman of the Council, Rev. Dr Ernest Adu-Gyamfi, has said. He said though it was a normal practice for political actors to be optimistic …

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party for the 2024 elections, has put his campaigning activities on hold to recharge ahead of the launch of the party’s manifesto over the weekend. A statement issued by the Director of Communications of the Bawumia 2024 campaign, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, indicates that the Vice President is briefly halting campaign activities …

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has promised to make the first year of university tuition-free for all students in public institutions when elected in the December 7 election. The NDC has also pledged certification for artisans nationwide. Public Relations consultant and a member of the NDC Youth Manifesto team, Festus Mwingsong Akyuuro announced this during the launch at the University of Professional …

The Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) has recorded a GH¢3.7 million loss to illegal power connections in the Northern region. The Managing Director, Osman Ayuba disclosed this at the Public Accounts Committee of Parliament sitting on Monday. “And an estimated power loss or stolen power in the northern area was GH¢3.7 million. The whole NEDCo area was GH¢4.1 million,” he …

The Vice President of Ghana and 2024 Presidential Candidate of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, is advocating for extensive changes in the way driver’s licenses are renewed. Unlike Ghanaian passports which are currently renewed every ten years, driver’s licenses are renewed every two years. According to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) which is mandated to …