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Nduom’s bank not on the verge of bankruptcy – Central Bank of Liberia debunks reports

The Central Bank of Liberia has debunked bankruptcy reports regarding two leading commercial banks in Monrovia’s capital. One of the banks, known was SIB Liberia Limited, which is owned by Ghanaian millionaire, Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom, was cited in a report published by frontpageafricaonline.com, with the caption “Broke Banks?” which prompted panic withdrawals from customers. In the rejoinder issued by Liberia’s …

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Dr Bawumia vows to deal decisively with ‘galamsey’ if elected President

Vice President and flagbearer of the governing New Patriotic Party, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has highlighted the dangers of illegal mining and outlined strategies he would rollout to deal with the menace if elected president come December 7. Illegal mining, according to the vice president, poses a real threat to the country’s quest to add value to its gold resources by …

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No one should lose a strand of hair because of elections – Dr Quaicoe

The Director of Electoral Services at the Electoral Commission (EC), Dr Serebour Quaicoe, has called for peaceful behaviour among electorates as the country prepares for the general election in December. Speaking at a forum on Friday, August 9, Dr Quaicoe emphasised that no one should suffer harm over election-related disputes. According to him, behind the public disagreements between the two major political …

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You are a candidate for jail – Sammy Gyamfi tells Attorney General

The Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi, has stated that his party is fully prepared to face the Office of the Attorney General. His comments come in response to the Attorney General’s decision to appeal the Court of Appeal’s ruling, which acquitted and discharged Minority Leader Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson and Richard Jakpa in the ambulance …

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Why NDC denied Mahama was ‘Government Official 1’ in Airbus scandal

The Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi, has explained why the party initially denied that former President John Dramani Mahama was the individual referred to as ‘Government Official 1’ in the Airbus bribery scandal. According to Mr. Gyamfi, the NDC’s denial was rooted in their belief that Mr. Mahama was not corrupt, contrary to the narrative …

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Boniface Gambila replies John Mahama on ‘strained’ Ghana-Burkina relations

Ghana’s Ambassador to Burkina Faso, Boniface Gambila, has rejected claims that the country’s relationship with Burkina Faso has been strained. This comes after former President and National Democratic Congress flagbearer, John Mahama alleged that President Akufo-Addo’s recent commentary and engagement with the US government have affected the relationship between the two countries. Speaking during a media interaction in the Upper …

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Mahama won’t debate on any IEA platform – Dep. Spokesperson

Deputy Spokesperson for the John Mahama campaign, Beatrice Annang has indicated that John Dramani Mahama will not participate in any debate organized by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) IEA announced at a press conference on Monday August 7, 2024 that it had slated it presidential debates for October, Novemeber. The Institute announced that it will hold debates and encounters to allow …

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Airbus Scandal: Mahama has proven he’s the right man to fight corruption- Sammy Gyamfi

Communications Director for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Sammy Gyamfi says Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo wanted a corrupt classmate hence the decision to investigate the Airbus scandal. However, John Dramani Mahama after his exoneration has been proven to be unblemished. He indicated that this is an indication that John Dramani Mahama is Ghana’s best leader to fight corruption in the …

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Airbus Scandal: OSP clears Mahama, former president’s brother, others

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has cleared former President John Dramani Mahama and his brother Samuel Adam Mahama of any wrongdoing after it investigated the Airbus Scandal. Speaking at a press briefing in Accra on Thursday, August 8, 2024, the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, pointed out that the Airbus scandal would not have made headlines around the world …

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