The main opposition party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has announced its opposition to any attempts by the Majority in Parliament to pass a law that would protect the legacy of President Nana Akufo-Addo.  NDC General Secretary, Fifi Kwetey, described the proposed law to support free Senior High Schools (SHS) as a strategy to safeguard the president’s legacy rather than …

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has launched investigations into how a patient believed to be in her late 60s with P.O.P. on her legs was dumped in a bush at Gomoa Ojobi in the Central Region. Residents are demanding justice for the patient who was reportedly on admission at the Winneba Trauma Hospital but died three days later after she …

At a meeting with the Northern regional and constituency executives of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Tamale on Friday, Mrs Lordina Dramani Mahama stressed the importance of putting aside differences and working together for the party’s greater good. She urged party members to let go of any grudges and focus on working towards the victory of John Mahama and …

The African Electoral Institute (AEI) has warned that some of the challenges that confronted the just-ended voter transfer exercise conducted by the Electoral Commission are likely to resurface in the 7 December 2024 polls. In a statement, AEI listed irregular power supply, poor internet connectivity, poor publicity of the exercise, disruption by the weather (rainfall), security challenges and the busing …

An uncompleted storey building has suddenly collapsed, killing a 45-year-old carpenter in Community 22 of the Kpone Katamanso Municipality. The sudden incident occurred on Saturday morning while Kwesi was working on the building. The cause is however, yet to be established. The Police and Fire Service personnel visited the scene to remove the body from the rubbles. The body has …

The Minister for Roads and Highway, Francis-Asenson Bokaye on Friday concluded his working visit to the Savannah Region by inspecting ongoing works on the Binjai-Fufulso 100km road. This road connects the western part of Savannah to the eastern part and is known for its rosewood timber and shea-butter farming. Following this, he visited the vibrant city of Damongo with the …

The Cape Coast Teaching Hospital has temporarily suspended haemodialysis services. A statement signed by the Public Relations Officer, Fred Nyankah explained the development is due to maintenance work to be carried out to ensure that only quality services are rendered. “This is to respectfully inform our cherished clients and the general public of the temporal suspension of haemodialysis services at …

Roads and Highways Minister, Francis Asenso-Boakye has blamed the government’s debt structuring programme for the delay in commencing construction on the first phase of the Tamale-Walewale road project. In June 2022, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia broke ground for the construction of the 83km highway. The project was expected to be completed by April 2023. The highway, also known as …

A former Health Minister, Alexander Segbefia, has reiterated the importance of reviewing the government’s Free Senior High School (SHS) policy. Discussing the sustainability of Free SHS, Mr Segbefia said while the policy itself is a beneficial social intervention, it needs to be evaluated to ensure its effectiveness. He critiqued the governing New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) proposed Free SHS Bill, noting that …

The Ministry of Health has announced it has received funds from the Ministry of Finance to clear 64 Global Fund containers currently held at Tema Port. The total amount of GH₵7,429,694.39 will be used to cover demurrage fees and third-party charges, ensuring the prompt release of these vital health supplies. This follows warnings from the Ghana Medical Association (GMA) about …