Traders in the Ashanti region are thrilled that work on phase two of the Kejetia-Central Market redevelopment project has resumed after being stalled for over a year. They have urged the government to expedite the project’s completion, fearing it may be used as a political tool in the upcoming general elections. The project, which began in 2022, was halted in early 2023 …

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 awareness campaigns and education on road safety issues, carnage on …

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 these remarks during his tour of the Eastern Region, where …

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 ongoing by the current administration. According to Communications Officer of …

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 in 2023. During an interaction with journalists in Accra on …

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 Authority (GHA). Mr. Asenso-Boakye emphasized the essential role of road …

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 the achievements of the Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo government, but …

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 awarded contracts to Dr. Bawumia’s brother’s company, Resource Access Limited, …

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, Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko to secure an interview with the President, …

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 challenges he faced, including threats to his life and the …