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A Political Marketing Strategist, Professor Kobby Mensah, has downplayed the relevance of presidential debates ahead of the December 7 election. According to him, debates especially those organised by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) have been bastardised and no longer needed. Prof Mensah made this statement amidst calls for a debate between the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and National Democratic Congress …

Former President John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has reiterated his support for the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy, promising enhancements if he is re-elected in the upcoming December 7 elections. Mr Mahama stressed the policy’s role in ensuring equal educational opportunities for all citizens. Speaking to journalists in Accra on Sunday, 7 July …

The flagbearer for the National Democratic Congress, John Dramani Mahama, has assured that the next NDC administration will launch an investigation into the funds allocated for the National Cathedral project. He made this known during a media engagement on Sunday, July 7 at the Kempinski Hotel. Mr. Mahama stated that certain fraudulent individuals have devised deceitful schemes to steal from the …

Martin Kpebu, a private legal practitioner, has described as “bad” the timing and processes for the proposal to appoint new justices to the Supreme Court. Mrs Gertrude Araba Esaba Torkonoo, the Chief Justice, had in a letter dated May 30, 2024, addressed to the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, recommended the appointment of five justices to the Supreme Court. The …

Former President, John Mahama has pledged to address corruption allegations impartially if he returns to office. He emphasized that he would not shield any offenders from investigation, including his own appointees. During a conference with journalists on Sunday, the NDC flagbearer highlighted that his approach to governance has evolved, and he will no longer adopt a lenient stance on corrupt …

The Volta River Authority (VRA) has hinted at plans to engage relevant stakeholders regarding the potential controlled spillage of excess water from the Akosombo Dam. This precautionary measure aims to maintain the structural integrity of the dam and ensure the safety of surrounding communities. In a notice signed by VRA’s Deputy Chief Executive in Charge of Services, Ing. Ken Arthur, …

A young lady believed to be in her twenties was caught by some residents of Nkawkaw for attempting to make away with GH¢40,000 she stole from a mobile money vendor. The lady, under the pretext of withdrawing funds, sneakily snatched the money and hid it in her side bag. She immediately attempted to leave the scene, unbeknownst that her actions …

The National Association of Sachet and Packaged Water Producers (NASPAWAP) has aligned with plastic manufacturers in urging the government to indefinitely suspend the recently imposed 5 per cent excise tax on finished plastics. The association warns that this tax would significantly burden consumers. In a statement, NASPAWAP highlighted the substantial price increases in bottled and sachet water since January 2024, …

The flagbearer of the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has announced a stringent new policy in a move to tackle the controversial issue of state asset acquisition by government officials. Speaking to journalists in Accra on Sunday,7 July 2024, Mr. Mahama committed to a zero-tolerance approach, vowing that no public office holder under his administration would …

A total of 569,095 candidates are expected to take the weeklong 2024 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) which starts today, July 8. The candidates are expected to write English Language on July 8 and finish with Arabic by Monday, July 15, 2024. The examination would take in 2,123 centres nationwide with 2,123 supervisors, 1,889 assistant supervisors, and 19,973 invigilators to …