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Member of Parliament(MP) for Jaman South in the Bono region, Williams Okofo-Dateh, has shared details of his last conversation with Deputy Finance Minister and Ejisu MP, Dr. John Ampontuah Kumah. Mr Okofo-Dateh has revealed that his late colleague requested prayers after he confirmed that he had been considered for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) running mate position. Aside from being colleague …

The 2024 flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama has criticised the allocation of $450 million towards the National Cathedral project while challenges in the education sector remain unaddressed, stating that it will not receive God’s approval. The former President argues that the project, considered as a personal commitment by President Nana Akufo-Addo to God, should be …

A study on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) conducted at Ga Mashie in Accra has revealed that six out of 10 residents in that area had either hypertension, diabetes or were obese. Particularly, for diabetes, the study found that the prevalence was 8.2 per cent while hypertension prevalence increased by 19 per cent between 2013 and 2023. It found that those with …

Dr Patrick Asuming, an economist and financial analyst at the University of Ghana, says the Finance Ministry’s statement on the implications of the Anti-Gay Bill if passed into law ‘will amount to fearmongering.’ The Ministry of Finance has pleaded with President Akufo-Addo not to assent to the recently passed anti-LGBTQ bill by Parliament. In a press release on Monday, March …

John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has held a meeting with a delegation from Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD). The meeting focused on discussions about shared values between the two countries and the significance of international cooperation in tackling global issues. In a Facebook post on Saturday, March 9, Mr. Mahama expressed optimism about future …

Father of late Ejisu Member of Parliament (MP), John Kumah, has said he believes his son is in a good and happy place. According to him, his son had returned home to participate in the 67th Independence Day celebration on March 6, 2024. However, Dr Kumah, who was also a Deputy Finance Minister took ill and couldn’t go about his duty …

Former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, has described the death of Dr. John Kumah as painful and unbelievable.   The former Finance Minister explained that he was surprised by the development because “we had spoken just this Sunday [March 3, 2024], when he called to check up on me and how I was doing and even the way forward”. Mr. …

The UK Sixteenth Council has joined scores of Ghanaians in mourning the late Deputy Finance Minister, Dr John Kumah. In a release signed by its Executive Chairman, Dr Brian Reuben, the Council said it received the news of Dr Kumah’s death as shocking. The Council was proud of his immense contribution to the country and his selfless service to constituents. Dr. …

The Minister of Roads and Highways, Francis Asenso-Boakye, says his ministry has commenced talks with stakeholders about restoring road toll collecting in the country.  He said that if tolls were to be brought back, they would be digitised and automated.  The Minister disclosed this during an inspection of the state of deterioration of some sections of the Accra-Kumasi Highway at Dadieso …

Parliament has approved a $300 million loan from the World Bank, aimed at supporting the First Resilient Recovery Development Policy Financing. This funding is crucial for facilitating the government’s implementation of outlined policies in the 2024 Budget. Initially met with opposition from the minority, who conditioned their support on the government withdrawing its request for a tax waiver exceeding $449 …