Politics

BY: Naa Anyema Collison Accommodation challenges at the Trinity Theological Seminary are set to be alleviated as the Vice President of Ghana, H.E Alhaji Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has cut sod for the construction of a new 200-bed, 4-story hostel project on the seminary’s premises. The groundbreaking ceremony marked a significant milestone in addressing the accommodation deficit faced by students and …

Former Minister for Science and Environment, Professor Frimpong Boateng, has raised concerns about the implementation of the government’s Agenda 111 policy, describing it as problematic. While acknowledging the merit of the idea, Professor Frimpong Boateng expressed reservations about its execution, citing potential financial challenges. In an interview on Wednesday, April 3, the esteemed professor emphasised that a phased approach would …

Former Minister for Science and Environment, Professor Frimpong Boateng, has cast doubt on President Akufo-Addo’s assertion of victory in the fight against corruption. In his view, there remains much to be done to root out the corruption deeply entrenched in Ghanaian society. During an interview on Wednesday, April 3, Professor Frimpong Boateng expressed concern over the pervasive nature of corruption, …

In a compelling open letter addressed to President Akufo-Addo, University of Ghana lecturer, Professor Yaw Gyampo has urged swift action in the release of the KPMG report regarding the controversial SML deal. Gyampo’s letter emphasizes the importance of transparency and accountability in governance, reminding the President of his responsibility to the people of Ghana. The SML deal, which has been …

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) is yet to decide whether to participate in the Ejisu by-election after the unfortunate passing of the Member of Parliament, John Kumah. The Deputy General Secretary of the party, Mustapha Gbande, said their focus is on mourning the late deputy Finance Minister, John Kumah rather than rushing to fill the vacant seat. Mr. Gbande urged …

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dramani Mahama, has pointed to the recent power outages in Ghana, commonly known as “dumsor,” as a consequence of mismanagement of the country’s power-generating assets and the collateralization of the Energy Sector Levy Act (ESLA). The government implemented ESLA to consolidate various levies within the energy sector to fund power generation …

Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Sam George, has distanced himself from the recent Gborbu Wulormo child marriage brouhaha. Per reports, a 12-year-old and a 63-year-old traditional leader of Nungua, a suburb of Accra, have tied the knot. On social media, many criticized Sam George for not commenting on the issue, which they viewed as a flagrant violation of the Children’s Act, especially …

The Minority in Parliament has described as “terrible and disappointing” the decision by the Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration Ministry to increase passport application fees. The Ministry, in a statement on Monday, adjusted the fees for passport applications, raising them from GH¢100 to ¢500 for the 32-page booklet and to ¢644 for the 48-page booklet under the standard service. For …

In 2014 the Supreme Court unanimously ordered businessman, Alfred Agbesi Woyome to refund some ¢51.2 million to the state. This was after the court had ruled that Mr Woyome got the money out of unconstitutional and invalid contracts between the state and Waterville Holdings Limited in 2006 for the construction of CAN 2008 stadia. Subsequently, in 2020 the Supreme Court …

An outspoken operative of the NDC, James Agbey, has replied to the MP for Abetifi, Bryan Acheampong, over his reiterated comments that the NPP will not hand over political power to the opposition. Bryan Acheampong rehashed his unpopular statements during the past weekend at Kwahu, indicating that the National Democratic Congress should ready itself because power will not be transferred …