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Are politicians worth our votes?

By: Ruth Tang In Ghana, like many other democratic countries around the globe, the power to become a leader is dependent on the voting power of the citizens. That is to say, politicians or political leaders are voted into power by the people who see them as the right choices. Every election period, politicians make promises revolving around individual and …

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Tax Amnesty not a right call for Bawumia – Francis Timore

By: ANFRED Mr. Francis-Timore, a tax consultant commended Vice President Dr. Alhaji Mahamudu Bawumia on his policies presented to Ghanaians but questioned his authenticity. During a conversation on PM Ghana with Pepsival, Mr Timore questioned why Dr Bawumia, who has held the position of Vice President for almost seven [7] years could not leverage on such policies but is now …

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Afenyo-Markin writes: The case for non-custodial sentencing and plea bargaining in addressing same-sex sexual relationships

A significant problem that casts a long shadow over Ghana’s ongoing efforts at social and legal reform is the extreme congestion in its prison system. This problem is a significant indication of the underlying conflicts and difficulties within Ghana’s criminal justice system, not only one of capability. This paper presents an important investigation of an alternative course: the use of …

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Spare Parts Industry Anticipates Economic Boost with Proposed Flat Rate Tax

By: Ruth Tang The Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association have voiced their support for the NPP Presidential candidate, Dr Mahamadu Bawumia for his proposal to implement a flat rate tax on spare parts imports, following his recent announcement of policies, on Wednesday 7th February 2024 at the University of Professional Studies, Accra. They emphasized its potential to benefit both …

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The Economy does not meet the threshold of Tax to GDP ratio

By: ANFRED Mr. Francis-Timore, a tax consultant, is unsurprised by the country’s high tax levels. He also believes that COVID-19 has exposed the weaknesses in the Ghanaian economy. As per his statement, every country in the world is expected to maintain a tax-to-GDP ratio of at least 15%. However, the Ghanaian economy is currently struggling to even pay the salaries …

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NPP, NDC Policies omit press freedom

By: Ruth Tang The Vice President of the Republic of Ghana and the Presidential candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), His Excellency Dr. Muhammadu Bawumia, has announced his proposed policies to tackle if he is elected as the President in the upcoming elections. He made this announcement at the Kofi Ohene Konadu Hall of the University of Professional Studies …

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2024 Elections: Every policy must solve a problem

Story By: Angelina Tukpe After analyzing policies made by the two major political parties, NPP and NDC, it has become clear that every policy should aim to solve a problem. The statistics collected from the Data Analysis and Insight show on AdoaTV, highlight the diverse range of stakeholders engaged in the policy. These stakeholders include national decision-makers, local authorities, and …

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LGBTQ+: Afenyo-Markin opposes custodial sentence

The Deputy Majority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has opposed the idea of imposing a custodial sentence on individuals involved in LGBTQ+ activities. This was after Parliament endorsed a minimum custodial sentence of three years and a maximum of five years for individuals found to be willfully promoting, sponsoring, or supporting LGBTQ+ activities. Additionally, those caught engaging in such activities …

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  Bawumia  is a pathological liar – Mr Morgan Gabby Attipoe

By: Angelina Tukpe Mr Morgan Gabby Attipoe, an NDC communication team member for Ayawaso Central conveyed a strong message saying Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the vice president and flag bearer of NPP is a pathological liar. During an interview on the Am Ghana show on Adoa TV, Mr. Morgan criticized Dr. Bawumia, stating that he is dishonest and good at deception. …

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