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The Vice Presidential candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, widely known as NAPO, has advised the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, to refrain from criticising traditional and religious leaders, including chiefs, imams, and pastors. NAPO’s remarks follow recent comments by Mr. Mahama, who expressed dissatisfaction with these leaders for their …

The National Chief Imam of Ghana, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, has called on politicians and key stakeholders in the upcoming general elections to make peace their top priority. The Chief Imam urged political leaders to be mindful of their language and avoid making inflammatory statements that could incite tension or unrest. During a meeting with Muslim youth in Accra, Sheikh …

Story by Nathaniel Nii Kotei Ashie The vibrant cultural heritage of the GaDangme people was on full display as the Gadangme Association of New Jersey celebrated its annual Homowo Festival at Conant Park in Hillside. The festival, a highlight of the community’s calendar, brought together chiefs, queen mothers, and members to honor the rich traditions of the GaDangme culture. The …

The Ghana Police Service has reversed its earlier stance and agreed to provide security for the upcoming #ReOccupyJulorbiHouse protest, despite initially securing an injunction from the High Court to halt the demonstration. The injunction was filed by Chief Inspector Richard Asamoah from the Greater Accra Regional Police Headquarters on September 17, 2024. In a recent update, the Police have assured …

Ghana has received 500 metric tonnes of cereals from the ECOWAS Regional Food Security Reserve to help its national response strategy following a drought that affected major grain supply areas. The delivery of maize, sorghum, millet, and rice aims to increase the resilience of populations facing food insecurity. Mr. Charles Ndiaye, the Acting ECOWAS Resident Representative in Ghana presented the consignment to Dr …

Prices of vegetables at some major markets in the Nabdam District of the Upper East Region have witnessed a significant drop within one month. A market survey conducted by the Ghana News Agency at the Zanlerigu, Pelungu, and Kongo markets in the district revealed that prices of vegetables such as tomatoes, pepper, and okra had reduced drastically. Farmers of these …

Ogyeahoho Yaw Gyebi II, President of the National House of Chiefs, has dismissed calls for a total ban on all mining activities in Ghana, advocating instead for stronger regulations to ensure responsible mining. He stressed that mining plays a crucial role in the country’s economy and argued that halting all mining operations would have negative consequences. His statement comes as …

The president of the Ghana Association of Bankers (GAB) has raised questions on the financial viability of contesting for parliamentary seats in Ghana. John Awuah in a thought-provoking post shared on his LinkedIn page on Tuesday, September 17, expressed his concerns regarding the high costs associated with running for parliamentary elections. He noted that the expenses incurred during party primaries and the …

Democracy Hub, organisers of the “Fix the Country” demonstrations have announced plans to hit the streets in the coming days over the devastation caused by illegal mining locally known as ‘galamsey’. The group’s convener, Naa Densuah, is calling for the resignation of the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources and other state officials. According to her, those in power have ignored …

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has commenced the disbursement of GH¢402 million to health facilities nationwide. The amount covers claims submitted and vetted for June and July 2024, bringing the NHIA within the agreed-upon three-month reimbursement period. Public health facilities have received GH¢223,920,270.93, representing 56.03 percent of the total amount, while private health facilities have been allocated GH¢106,477,070.40, accounting for 26.64 …