Politics

The Mpraeso/Bepong Afranie-Asona family, in a statement, has informed President Akufo-Addo of the passing of Kwadwo Affram Asiedu Esq.  According to the family, the sad event occurred on Monday, January 8, 2024, at the Focos Hospital, Pantang in the Greater Accra Region. The one-week Observance in honour of the late former Eastern Regional Minister, who also served as a Deputy Minister for Interior and …

Ghanaian political figure Gabby Otchere Darko, a member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has stirred controversy by asserting his familial ties to the historic Big 6, a group of influential leaders in Ghana’s political history. In an exclusive interview with Bola Ray on the Star chat, Otchere Darko openly acknowledged his family’s connections within the government, shedding light on his …

Founder of the New Force, Nana Kwame Bediako, also known as Cheddar, has stated that he remains resolute and steadfast in his position despite what he perceives as attempts by the government to intimidate or pressure him. Cheddar believes there are concerted efforts, possibly through the tax evasion allegations, to coerce or influence him in a way that could impact his …

Moses Abor, a contestant for Ayawaso Central NPP primaries, accuses Greater Accra Regional Minister, Henry Quartey, of planning to manipulate the election using unauthorized security personnel.. In a formal complaint, the former NPP Greater Accra Youth Organiser disclosed that Henry Quartey is planning to deploy “illegal security personnel” to influence the poll in his favour. Below is Moses Abor’s full …

The running mate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2020 elections, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has for expressed concern over President Akufo-Addo’s consistent tendency to attribute his failures to those who do not vote his party, the New Patriotic Party (NPP). In a Twitter post, Professor Opoku-Agyemang also highlighted instances where President Akufo-Addo ignored his responsibilities towards such people and in …

NPP’s National Organiser, Henry Nana Boakye, also known as “Nana B,” is facing strong criticism for defending embattled Ashanti Regional New Patriotic Party (NPP) Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, known as Chairman Wontumi, concerning the latter’s disrespectful comments against the overlord of the Ashanti Kingdom. A group known as “Ashanti Youth” has expressed their displeasure, describing Nana B as a significant traitor …

The Ghana Association of Banks (GAB) is issuing a public warning against sharing Ghana card, Visa card, or debit card details with individuals posing as bank staff on digital platforms like WhatsApp or email. To prevent fraud and scams, bank customers are advised not to share images revealing bank account details or identity numbers. GAB emphasizes that individuals should never send …

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) says it has engaged some youth who locked up the party’s office in the Northern Region following the arrest of its suspended vice chairman, Alhaji Abdul Hamid. Alhaji Abdul Hamid was arrested and released, and he has subsequently been suspended from the party for assaulting the NDC Northern Regional Treasurer, Hajia Shamima Yakubu, during a …

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced that Parents Associations (PAs) can fundraise in support of the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy.  According to the GES, the PAs may explore diverse fundraising avenues for school development but are prohibited from imposing any fees on students or pupils. This was contained in a recently released guidelines document by GES for the operation …

Former Convener of Individual Bondholders Forum, Senyo Hosi, has taken a swipe at the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) and the government over the non-payment of cocoa bills. He blamed the central government for the failure of COCOBOD to settle customers’ funds. He asserted that there is no difference between cocoa bills and treasury bills; therefore, if the government is paying treasury …