Politics

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has finally commented on his appointment of Commissioner of Police (COP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno as the new Deputy Inspector-General of Police (IGP) in charge of Operations. The president’s decision to appoint COP Yohuno as the IGP in charge of Operations sparked controversy in the country, with some suggesting that his action was intended to diminish the authority …

Service Ghana Auto Group Limited, a company embroiled in controversy, is under intense scrutiny for its involvement in a dubious $34.9 million (GH₵538 million) ambulance spare parts procurement deal. The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has raised serious concerns about the company’s practices and the legitimacy of the contracts it received. Ablakwa pointed out significant discrepancies …

National Chairman of the Progressive People’s Party (PPP), Nana Ofori Owusu has fired a salvo at former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta for his role in an alleged $34.9 million (GH₵538 million) procurement deal for ambulance spare parts. He stated unequivocally that, this exposé is a serious indictment on the former Finance Minister. Mr. Okudzeto Ablakwa has accused Mr. Ken Ofori-Atta …

The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has clarified that it has not yet extended invitations to any political parties or presidential candidates for the upcoming Presidential Debates. This comes after concerns raised by the Mahama 2024 Campaign that the Institute announced such activity as if a stakeholder, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has been engaged. “The Constitution of Ghana does not grant …

The Member of Parliament for Sefwi Wiawso, Dr. Kwaku Afriyie, has expressed that the actions of Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin towards him on the floor of Parliament on Monday, July 22, 2024, were deeply humiliating to both him and his constituents. He asserted that Alban Bagbin’s manner of addressing him exhibited gross disrespect towards him and his constituents. Dr. Afriyie, …

Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has engaged members of the Arab Coordination Group to support the Government’s growth strategy which targets an investment of $12 billion.   The Government, having successfully undergone both domestic and external debt restructuring and moved onto the path of economic recovery, seeks to have investments in key sectors of the economy in the next three years.   The …

The leadership of the Majority Caucus has rendered an unqualified apology to Speaker Alban Bagbin on behalf of the Member of Parliament for Sefwi Wiawso, Dr. Kwaku Afriyie, who was asked to leave the Chamber after making comments that the Speaker found disrespectful. The confrontation occurred during a parliamentary session where the Speaker informed the House about the nomination 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 …

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 …