Deputy Sanitation and Water Resources Minister, Amidu Issahaku Chinnia, has called for accountability regarding the funds allocated for the Pwalugu Multipurpose Dam project in the Upper East Region. The Sissala East Member of Parliament is concerned that although New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration made provision for the project in the Talensi District, …
Read More »Jean Mensa announces special voting date for 2024 elections
The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Jean Mensa, has announced that special voting for the 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections will take place on December 2, 2024. The announcement was made during a meeting with the national executive of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) in Accra on May 28. The special voting …
Read More »I can run a government with 50 ministers – Bawumia as he denies government’s reckless spending
Vice President and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has refuted allegations of reckless spending by the Akufo-Addo-led administration, asserting that the government has judiciously utilised funds for long-term national benefit. Speaking at the 8th Ghana CEOs Summit in Accra, Dr. Bawumia emphasised the administration’s commitment to prudent financial …
Read More »NDC trying to cajole A-G to drop ambulance case – Gary Nimako
Private Legal Practitioner, Gary Nimako is of the view that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) wants to cajole the Attorney General into ending the prosecution of persons involved in the ambulance case. He notes that currently in Ghana, the best way to make light of an issue is to involve …
Read More »Bawumia, Mahama engage in a heated debate on the economy at the 8th CEO Summit
On Monday, May 27, 2024, the 8th Ghana CEO Summit in Accra witnessed a heated debate between former President John Dramani Mahama and Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. The exchange, a highlight of the summit, brought together two of Ghana’s prominent political figures to discuss critical issues affecting the nation’s economy and development. …
Read More »Kumasi: Eyewitness makes shocking revelation about Pico Restaurant fire outbreak
Four shops including the popular fast food joint, Pico Restaurant have been burnt in a fire which broke out close to Top-High in Kumasi on Tuesday. An eyewitness claimed workers at the Pico Restaurant at Ayigya in Kumasi failed to heed to calls to alert the Fire Service on time …
Read More »MAHAMA Urges CEOs To Drive Ghana’s Economic Revival At 8th CEO Summit
Story by Angelina Tukpe In a stirring keynote address at the 8th Ghana CEO Summit, former President John Dramani Mahama called on corporate leaders to play a crucial role in revitalizing the nation’s economy. He emphasized the importance of world-class business support, workforce upskilling, and an open regulatory framework. “The …
Read More »ECG fully complies with Cash Waterfall Mechanism for the first time
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced in its latest validation report that the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has fully adhered to the Cash Waterfall Mechanism (CWM) for March 2024 payments. This compliance follows intense scrutiny and criticism from both the media and the PURC, which have been …
Read More »Supreme Court strikes out ‘suicide suit’ as moot
A seven-member panel of the court struck out the suit following a new law by Parliament which amended the law and decriminalised attempted suicide, rendering the legal action moot. During the hearing of the suit, the Justices of the Supreme Court led by Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, asked State Attorneys defending …
Read More »KATH Labour unions kick against CEO’s removal
Labour Unions of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital(KATH) have shown solidarity with the current Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Professor Addai Mensah following a petition for his removal. Private legal practitioner, Kwame Adofo has submitted a petition to President Akufo-Addo, seeking the removal of Professor Addai Mensah, citing evidence of alleged …
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