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Sponsors of the Anti-LGBTQ bill have stated that one of President Akufo-Addo’s nominees to the Supreme Court, Professor Richard Frimpong Oppong, poses a threat to their bill. The nominee faced intense questioning due to an article he wrote advocating for the property rights of same-sex couples to be respected and protected. The NDC MP for South Dayi, at the Appointments …

Former Majority Leader Osei Kyei Mensah-Bonsu has openly admitted his apprehension leading up to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential Primaries. His concern was rooted in the potential for significant internal divisions if unresolved issues were not addressed, which is why he had previously advocated for a consensus to avoid the primaries altogether. Despite his confidence that Vice President Dr. …

The intention by Parliament to set up and run its own television station is a misplaced priority and a misapplication of financial resources, the Chairman of the National Media Commission (NMC), Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh, has said. He explained that the state through the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) already had the capacity and human resources for doing that. Rather, a capital injection was …

Samuel Apea-Danquah, a visionary Ghanaian polymath and serial entrepreneur, is poised to make history as the youngest presidential aspirant since the era of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. Born on Monday, February 22, 1982, in Bosuso, Eastern Region of Ghana, Samuel’s journey from humble beginnings to becoming a formidable force in Ghana’s entrepreneurial and political landscape is nothing short of inspirational. A …

Alan John Kwadwo Kyerematen objected to the sale of the Ghana International Trade Fair Centre when the agreement was laid before him as Minister of Trade and Industry. A leading member of the Movement for Change, Hopeson Yaovi Adorye, who made the revelation says members made several attempts of the government to sign the agreement which he refused. Establishing the …

Proposed date for Manifesto Launch: Saturday 31st August, 2024 Venue: University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast NoActivityTimelineResponsibilityRemarks1Formation of a Manifesto Launch Committee15th August,2024Flagbearer, General Secretary, National Chairman & MC ChairmanCommittee to have representation from FEC, Office of the Flagbearer and Manifesto Committee2Briefing of FEC, Council of Elders and Minority Leadership on the manifesto14th August, 2024GS, NC, MC ChairmanJoint briefing conducted3Design …

National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, has strongly criticized President Akufo-Addo, labeling him as the most reckless and heartless leader in Ghana’s history. Mahama’s remarks were in response to Akufo-Addo’s comments regarding the people of Mepe and other villages severely impacted by the Akosombo Dam spillage in 2023. During a community engagement in Dadedo, Ho West, as part of his …

Chief Executive Officer of McDan Group of Companies, Daniel McKorley, has said he would have considered sponsoring the Ghana Premier League. But he has changed his mind due to what he described as the pervasive gambling associated with the sport. The Ghana Premier League is currently without a headline sponsor following the termination of betPawa’s three-year contract with the Ghana …

Increasing revenue by widening the tax net while reducing the tax burden Economic Independence is the state where an economy can fulfill and sustain its citizens’ economic aspirations and prosperity without excessive reliance on foreign capital, skills, and enterprise. It is a significant national objective as it embodies our economic sovereignty. The six (6) pillars of economic independence are fiscal …

Legendary Ghanaian gospel musician, Esther Smith has clarified that she is not related to Chef Smith of Cookathon fame. In an interview on Accra-based OKAY FM, Esther Smith said she does not know the chef from Adam. “Please, I’m not related to Chef Smith in any way. I don’t know him from Adam. My father is Smith from Cape Coast, …