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The governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) has accused the main opposition, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), of attempting to tarnish the image of the residents of Kasoa in the Awutu Senya East Constituency of the Central Region. According to the NPP, elements within the NDC are focused on portraying the people of Kasoa as violent ahead of the upcoming general …

A Deputy Ranking Member of Parliament’s Education Committee, Dr Clement Apaak has disclosed that steps would be taken to summon the Education Minister Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum to Parliament regarding the free Wi-Fi to Senior High Schools(SHS). Minority MPs are demanding that the Minister addresses unresolved questions about the free Wi-Fi contract. Speaking on the Super Morning Show on Monday, June …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has once again dismissed accusations of being a “clearing agent” in response to allegations of corruption against some of his appointees. Responding to former President John Mahama’s allegations, Akufo-Addo emphasised that his government is committed to upholding due process and the principles of justice in the ongoing fight against corruption. The NDC flagbearer has repeatedly described President …

A former President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kwesi Nyantakyi would have to wait a little longer to know the outcome of an appeal by investigative journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas. Mr Anas is challenging a high court decision requiring him to unmask during testimony in the ongoing corruption trial. The former GFA head is standing trial for fraud, corruption, …

The indefinite strike by staff of the National Identification Authority (NIA) has left numerous applicants in the Ashanti Region stranded, unable to access essential services. The strike, which began on Monday, June 10, 2024, was announced on Sunday by the Public Services Workers Union, citing poor conditions of service and the government’s failure to address negotiation delays and institution-specific allowances. …

Political marketing strategist, Prof. Kobby Mensah, has criticised the focus on a presidential candidate’s regional background as non-strategic and lacking vision. As the governing New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential candidate for election 2024 prepares to name his running mate, there have been calls for regional considerations, with many expecting him to name a candidate from the Ashanti Region, the party’s …

Kwame Jantuah, a member of the Convention People’s Party (CPP) and a private legal practitioner, has expressed discontent about the selective application of the prosecutorial powers of the Attorney-General on issues of public officials causing financial loss to the state, citing the botched national cathedral project. Lawyer Jantuah questioned the lack of interest on the part of both the Attorney-General …

Ghana’s second review programme for a third tranche of US$360 million is expected to go before the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) by the end of June 2024. This is to see to the approval and disbursement of additional funds under the country’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme with the IMF for economic recovery and stability. “Our …

The Presidential Candidate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dramani Mahama, has highlighted some of the policies he intends to implement for the creative economy if he wins the 2024 election. At a policy dialogue with the creative arts industry stakeholders held at the AH Hotel in Accra on Friday, June 7, 2024, the former President of Ghana acknowledged that …

Tension is mounting at Akyem Asuom in the Kwaebibirem Municipality of the Eastern region. he chiefs are demanding the immediate transfer of the Akyem Asuom Police Commander, Superintendent Abanga Stephen, over alleged involvement in illegal activities. The Krontihene of Akyem Asuom, Nana Boadi Amponim Abodade III, accused Superintendent Abanga of unprofessional conduct and disrespect towards traditional leaders. He alleged that …