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The judge sitting on the ongoing ambulance purchase trial, Justice Afia Serwah Asare-Botwe, has warned parties involved in the case to tone down their submissions and assertions outside of the court. According to her, any attempt by any individual to scandalise the court will not be tolerated. Addressing the gathering ahead of the commencement of today’s hearing, Justice Asare-Botwe however …

A Circuit Court at Asokwa, Kumasi, has sentenced a Nigerian sex trafficker noted for trafficking young Nigerian girls into prostitution in Konongo in the Ashanti region to five years imprisonment with hard labour. Rose Ikem, aged 40, who was convicted of human trafficking and assault, will also compensate four of her victims, whom she lured from Nigeria, for GHȼ24,000 with …

Deputy Sanitation and Water Resources Minister, Amidu Issahaku Chinnia, has called for accountability regarding the funds allocated for the Pwalugu Multipurpose Dam project in the Upper East Region. The Sissala East Member of Parliament is concerned that although New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration made provision for the project in the Talensi District, no significant development has taken place as the government’s tenure …

The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Jean Mensa, has announced that special voting for the 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections will take place on December 2, 2024. The announcement was made during a meeting with the national executive of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) in Accra on May 28. The special voting arrangement is designed for eligible voters who will be unable …

Vice President and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has refuted allegations of reckless spending by the Akufo-Addo-led administration, asserting that the government has judiciously utilised funds for long-term national benefit. Speaking at the 8th Ghana CEOs Summit in Accra, Dr. Bawumia emphasised the administration’s commitment to prudent financial management. “The networking of the hospitals—you know, Ghana.gov—all of these …

Private Legal Practitioner, Gary Nimako is of the view that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) wants to cajole the Attorney General into ending the prosecution of persons involved in the ambulance case. He notes that currently in Ghana, the best way to make light of an issue is to involve politics and that is what the NDC is seeking to …

On Monday, May 27, 2024, the 8th Ghana CEO Summit in Accra witnessed a heated debate between former President John Dramani Mahama and Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. The exchange, a highlight of the summit, brought together two of Ghana’s prominent political figures to discuss critical issues affecting the nation’s economy and development. Former President Mahama addressed the summit in person, delivering a …

Four shops including the popular fast food joint, Pico Restaurant have been burnt in a fire which broke out close to Top-High in Kumasi on Tuesday. An eyewitness claimed workers at the Pico Restaurant at Ayigya in Kumasi failed to heed to calls to alert the Fire Service on time before fire razed down the restaurant and other shops. Four …

Story by Angelina Tukpe In a stirring keynote address at the 8th Ghana CEO Summit, former President John Dramani Mahama called on corporate leaders to play a crucial role in revitalizing the nation’s economy. He emphasized the importance of world-class business support, workforce upskilling, and an open regulatory framework. “The path forward is clear. CEOs can play a pivotal role …

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced in its latest validation report that the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has fully adhered to the Cash Waterfall Mechanism (CWM) for March 2024 payments. This compliance follows intense scrutiny and criticism from both the media and the PURC, which have been vocal about ECG’s failure to fully comply with the CWM …