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NPP, NDC Policies omit press freedom

By: Ruth Tang The Vice President of the Republic of Ghana and the Presidential candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), His Excellency Dr. Muhammadu Bawumia, has announced his proposed policies to tackle if he is elected as the President in the upcoming elections. He made this announcement at the Kofi Ohene Konadu Hall of the University of Professional Studies …

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2024 Elections: Every policy must solve a problem

Story By: Angelina Tukpe After analyzing policies made by the two major political parties, NPP and NDC, it has become clear that every policy should aim to solve a problem. The statistics collected from the Data Analysis and Insight show on AdoaTV, highlight the diverse range of stakeholders engaged in the policy. These stakeholders include national decision-makers, local authorities, and …

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Badminton Association ready for the 13th African Games

26 Countries including Ghana have signed up to play Badminton which will be an Olympic Qualifying event at the 13th African Games from March 3-10 at the Borteyman Sports Complex. Participating countries are Burkina Faso, Togo, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Ivory Coast, Tunisia, Egypt, Algeria, Kenya, Cameroon, and Zambia. The rest are Uganda, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Somalia, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Senegal, Benin, …

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Parliament endorses 3 to 5-year custodial sentence for promotion of LGBTQ+

Parliament has endorsed a minimum custodial sentence of three years and a maximum of five years for individuals found to be willfully promoting, sponsoring, or supporting LGBTQ+ activities. Additionally, those caught engaging in such activities will face a minimum sentence of six months and a maximum of three years. During parliamentary deliberations on the clause-by-clause amendment of the bill concerning …

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LGBTQ+: Afenyo-Markin opposes custodial sentence

The Deputy Majority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has opposed the idea of imposing a custodial sentence on individuals involved in LGBTQ+ activities. This was after Parliament endorsed a minimum custodial sentence of three years and a maximum of five years for individuals found to be willfully promoting, sponsoring, or supporting LGBTQ+ activities. Additionally, those caught engaging in such activities …

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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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