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15% VAT on electricity on hold: How long can the suspension last?

After enduring weeks of protests, threats of strikes from organised labour, and opposition from over 30 workers unions, associations and civil society groups, government has decided to backtrack on its decision to implement a 15% Value Added Tax (VAT) on non-lifeline consumers of electricity at the residential level. The proposed tax was estimated to increase electricity bills by up to …

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I’m committed to helping NPP ‘break the 8’ – Adwoa Safo

The Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, Sarah Adwoa Safo, has reaffirmed her unwavering dedication to mobilizing support for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in its quest to secure victory in the 2024 general elections. Despite her recent setback in the party’s primaries on January 27, Adwoa Safo remains resolute in her commitment to assisting the NPP in retaining the Dome-Kwabenya …

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‘All of them dey inside’ – Mahama jabs Jack Toronto and small brothers over economic woes

John Dramani Mahama, flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has restated that the Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo-led government must be held to account for Ghana’s current economic challenges. The former president accused the NPP administration of borrowing $13.5 billion over six years without tangible outputs, insisting that Ghanaians would hold them responsible for the hardships and debts incurred. During a …

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Bawumia’s biggest success is helping Akuffo-Addo to become corrupt -Kingwise Torvinyeku

BY: Priscilla Addah Kingwise Torvinyeku a communication team member of the New Democratic Congress, NDC says Bawumia’s biggest success is helping Akuffo-Addo to become corrupt. Kingwise Torvinyeku expressed disappointment about the PDS issue during an Adoa TV A.M Ghana interview. The Public Distribution System (PDS) has certain conditions and criteria to be met. However, it appears that the bill for …

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When it comes to Credibility, Mahama is Worse- Seth Offei

BY: Priscilla Addah Seth Offei, a communication team member of the ruling New Patriotic Party, NPP, said that John Dramani Mahama, the former President and flagbearer for the National Democratic Congress, NDC, had all the credentials but couldn’t manage the economy. Seth Ofei, during an interview on Adoa TV AM Ghana, claimed that John Mahama had held several political positions, …

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Breaking The Stigma: Embracing Mental Health As A Priority 

BY: PASCALINE   SACKER The major impact raised to overcome the shadows of mental health challenges shows that everyone has a story worth sharing. Mental Health is crucial to overall well-being, encompassing emotional, psychological and social aspects of life. Some Ghanaians have become more addicted to drugs such as cocaine, marijuana, and wee which can harm mental health. Health is our …

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Bawumia speaks: FULL TEXT

GHANA’S NEXT CHAPTER: SELFLESS LEADERSHIP AND BOLD SOLUTIONS FOR THE FUTURE by DR. MAHAMUDU BAWUMIA VICE-PRESIDENT , AND NPP PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE, REPUBLIC OF GHANA UNIVERSITY OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES (UPSA) 7TH FEBRUARY 2024 Ladies and Gentlemen, Three months ago, I was elected as leader and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to lead the party into the 2024 Elections. I am eternally …

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E-levy will be Abolish

In a bold declaration, Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has announced his intention to abolish the Electronic Transfer Levy (E-levy) if elected President. Addressing the nation at the University of Professional Studies (UPSA) in Accra today, the Vice President noted that the removal of the levy will aid the government’s cashless economy agenda. “To move towards a cashless economy, however, …

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