President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has once again dismissed accusations of being a “clearing agent” in response to allegations of corruption against some of his appointees. Responding to former President John Mahama’s allegations, Akufo-Addo emphasised that his government is committed to upholding due process and the principles of justice in the ongoing …
Read More »NPP must not focus on where a running mate hails from – Kobby Mensah
Political marketing strategist, Prof. Kobby Mensah, has criticised the focus on a presidential candidate’s regional background as non-strategic and lacking vision. As the governing New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential candidate for election 2024 prepares to name his running mate, there have been calls for regional considerations, with many expecting him …
Read More »IMF Board to approve $360m third tranche by end of June
Ghana’s second review programme for a third tranche of US$360 million is expected to go before the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) by the end of June 2024. This is to see to the approval and disbursement of additional funds under the country’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) …
Read More »Mahama outlines over 20 plans for arts and tourism ahead of 2024 election
The Presidential Candidate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dramani Mahama, has highlighted some of the policies he intends to implement for the creative economy if he wins the 2024 election. At a policy dialogue with the creative arts industry stakeholders held at the AH Hotel in Accra on Friday, …
Read More »Bawumia’s running mate will be announced by end of June – Nana Akomea
The Vice Chairman of the Bawumia Campaign Team, Nana Akomea, has revealed that the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia will submit a name to the party’s National Council for consideration as his running mate by the end of June. His announcement comes amid widespread speculation …
Read More »AG-Jakpa tape: There’s no basis to allow inquiry into Attorney General’s conduct – Judge
An Accra High Court says the demand for an inquiry into the Attorney General’s conduct in the ongoing Ambulance case has no basis. This forms part of four separate rulings by the court today, Thursday, June 6. This follows numerous applications filed by the first accused person and the third …
Read More »‘Tullow contract’ allegations against NAPO laughable – Energy minister’s press aide
Press Aide to Energy Minister Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, Kofi Abrefa Afena, has described the claim made by Kevin Taylor on Sunday night, June 2, 2024, accusing Energy Minister Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh of wrongdoing as laughable and only portraying Kevin Taylor as a complete joke. According to Mr. Afena, the whole …
Read More »Hawa Koomson’s son stabbed; check out how
Ato Koomson, the son of Awutu Senya East Member of Parliament (MP), Mavis Hawa Koomson is in stable condition after being stabbed. The unfortunate incident occurred on Sunday after confusion broke out at the Electoral Commission’s (EC) office at Kasoa. According to the Campaign Manager for the MP, Kwadwo Anim …
Read More »Ato Forson files application for mistrial in ambulance case
Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the first accused in the ongoing ambulance trial, has applied a mistrial. He cited recent developments involving a leaked telephone conversation between Mr. Jakpa and Attorney-General Godfred Dame. In his affidavit filed on Friday, May 31, Dr. Ato Forson highlighted concerns regarding the leaked tape, which …
Read More »Majority accuses minority of hypocrisy over rejection of $350m tax exemptions
The Majority in Parliament has accused its Minority counterparts of hypocrisy.This follows the rejection of the $350 million tax waiver requests for some 42 companies under the 1D1F initiative.The Minority through its leader, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, on the floor of parliament during the recent emergency sitting questioned the basis …
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