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The Judicial Council has approved the learned Fellow of the Ghana Academy of Sciences, Professor of Law and legal academic Prof. Richard Frimpong Oppong and his co-nominee, the learned Justice of the Court of Appeal, Her Ladyship Justice Sophia Rosetta Bernasko Essah for the Supreme Court Bench. The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, announced the approval during the inauguration of …

Fitch Solutions, an international research and data firm says the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and its Flagbearer, John Mahama will emerge victorious in the December 7th general elections. The London-based firm which has been consistent with its forecast since last year argues that 54 percent of respondents surveyed tipped NDC’s candidate John Mahama as the winner in the upcoming presidential …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appointed Commissioner of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno as the new Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Operations. This appointment comes after the advice of the Police Council during its meeting on 17th July, where COP Yohuno’s exceptional credentials and dedication to duty were acknowledged. The appointment letter described COP Yohuno as “a distinguished …

At a meeting with Volta River Authority (VRA) officials and security and emergency services officials at the Ministry of the Interior in Accra, Henry Quartey, Minister for the Interior urged VRA to ensure proper stakeholder engagement, sensitisation and public safety in case of spillage of the Akosombo Dam stressing the importance of prioritising public safety in the exercise. Henry Quartey …

Dakoa Newman, the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, is urging persons who abandon their children at unsafe places to desist from the practice which could endanger their lives. She said instead of exposing such children to danger, they should engage the Department of Social Welfare to discuss the best way to handle the situation. The Minister gave the …

Director of Conflict Resolution of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Abraham Amaliba, has told Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia that there is nothing to debate over in terms of the economy because the issues are already visible for Ghanaians to see. Amaliba says Ghanaians have seen that the exchange rate under the Mahama administration was far better than what is …

Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has described the 24-hour economy idea of his position number in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dramani Mahama as empty. Dr Bawumia accused Mr Mahama of his inability to explain what the 24-hour economy is. “He says he has a 24-hour economy which he cannot explain. It is as …

The Minister for the Interior, Henry Quartey received the Turkish Ambassador to Ghana, Huseyin Gungor at his office in Accra to discuss bilateral relations between Ghana and Turkey, with a focus on security. They also explored potential areas of cooperation between the two countries, including counter-terrorism, trade and capacity building for security agencies. Henry Quartey welcomed the Ambassador and expressed …

The Mahama Campaign Team has denied reports that John Dramani Mahama went to Russia to seek assistance from the government for the December polls. They slammed Asaase Radio and Daily Guide for allegedly publishing false information. According to a statement from Joyce Bawah Mogtari, Mahama’s spokesperson, issued on Friday, July 12, 2024, the publication by Asaase Radio on Thursday, July …

The chairman of the special committee probing a leaked tape detailing plans to remove the Inspector General of Police (IGP) from office, Samuel Atta Akyea, has criticized the committee’s Vice Chairman, James Agalga, for his stance on the legality of requesting the IGP’s call logs as evidence. Speaking in Parliament on Wednesday, 10 July 2024, Mr. Atta Akyea accused Mr. …