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Story by Atwumaa Agnes Hassan Ayariga, the founder of the All People’s Congress (APC), has voiced out his opinion that the Electoral Commission of Ghana does not need to make any changes to the December 7 election date. Hassan Ayariga has also suggested that the Electoral Commission work towards amending the 1992 Constitution, specifically the portions that mandate a runoff …

By: Ruth Tang In the bustling streets of Accra, Ghana’s vibrant capital city, a silent crisis unfolds every day, largely unnoticed by many. Here, amidst the hustle and bustle of urban life, a marginalized and vulnerable population struggles to survive – street children and homeless individuals with disabilities. Even though their experiences are often kept secret, the tales of these …

By: Ruth Tang Ghana’s President, His Excellency Nana Akufo-Addo, took a bold stance during the recent African Union summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, advocating for a significant shift in how African nations manage their financial reserves. He put forward that Ghana retrieves a minimum of 30 percent of its public funds and assets currently held in foreign banks, asserting that …

By: Pascaline Sacker The National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) in Ghana is to provide access and financial cover to healthcare services for citizens in the country. Most citizens complain about the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) due to its ineffectiveness in recent times when they visit public hospitals for medical care as well as other private health facilities that accept …

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has noted that Accra Academy will remain disconnected until it meets certain conditions in line with the company’s revenue collection efforts. ECG’s External Communications Manager, Laila Abubakari, while engaging the media, noted that one of these conditions is the settlement of at least 50% of the outstanding bills by the school authorities. Another solution she floated …

The Minister of Communications and Digitalisation, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has refuted assertions that the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) has already lost the upcoming 2024 presidential elections. According to her, most of the sentiments about the NPP losing the elections are on social media, but the elections would not be conducted there. She said that if elections are conducted on social media, then Peter …

By: Ruth Tang Finance Minister Mohammed Amin Adam has urged the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to earnestly strive for its financial targets for the fiscal year 2024.Dr. Adam highlighted the necessity of a balanced approach, emphasizing the importance of a strategic roadmap that incorporates user-friendly methods alongside a strong commitment to fulfilling the GRA’s mandate. During his recent visit to …

 Story by: Angelina Tukpe World Social Justice Day, also known as International Day of Social Justice, is observed annually on February 20th. The day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2007 to promote efforts towards tackling issues such as poverty, exclusion, gender equality, social rights, and job security. The purpose of World Social Justice Day is to …

A former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Communications Director in the Northern Region, Issahaku Abdul-Latif has passed on. Mr Abdul-Latif, who was also a former National Health Insurance Authority (NIA) boss reportedly died on Monday, February 19, 2024. Reports suggest he passed at the Tamale Teaching Hospital following an extended battle with surgery complications. The NPP Communications Director, Yussif Danjummah confirmed the sadden …

By: Stephen Bittor The Deputy Chairman of the Electoral Commission of Ghana, Dr Bossman Asare has clarified the air on the controversial proposition for the change of date for 2024 general elections. According to him, the idea is feasible but not in this year’s elections, but rather in subsequent ones. Mr. Asare pointed to the fact that the bill has …