January, 2024

• 23 January

  TUC gives govt 7-day ultimatum to withdraw VAT on electricity

  

  The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has given the government a seven-day ultimatum to withdraw the imposition of Value Added Tax (VAT) on electricity consumption above lifeline. In a letter dated January 1, Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, directed the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCO) to implement the VAT, aiming to raise revenue for the COVID-19 recovery program. However, the …

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• 23 January

  Africa’s unity is a threat to our enemies – Julius Malema

  

  South African firebrand politician Julius Malema has delivered a powerful message during his recent visit to Ghana, emphasizing the urgent need for African unity. In a stirring address, Malema highlighted the enduring challenges faced by Ghana and other African nations in achieving true independence, particularly in the economic sphere. He asserted that while countries like Ghana have advanced in terms of democracy, …

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• 23 January

  Ecumenical Summit of Anglican and Catholic Bishops Starts Today in Rome

  

  Today, during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, bishops from the Anglican and Roman Catholic traditions are gathering for Growing Together – a weeklong summit for ecumenical discussion and pilgrimage in Rome and Canterbury between 22 and 29 January 2024 (arrivals day 22). The Summit is organised by IARCCUM, the International Anglican-Roman Catholic Commission for Unity and Mission. IARCCUM …

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• 19 January

  3 of the big 6 are my relatives – Gabby Otchere Darko justifies family and friends gov’t

  

  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 …

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• 19 January

  I am not backing down despite the intimidation – Cheddar tells govt

  

  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 …

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• 19 January

  NPP primaries: Stop Henry Quartey from rigging Ayawaso Central poll – Moses Abor petitions IGP

  

  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 …

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• 18 January

  “Our president keeps blaming his failures on those who he claims do not vote for him” – Prof Opoku-Agyemang

  

  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 …

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• 18 January

  Korle Bu Renal Unit: Why Parliament mute on health over debt non-payment – Kwame Sarpong AsieduKorle

  

  Pharmacist and Democracy and Development Fellow at CDD-Ghana, Kwame Sarpong Asiedu, has called on Parliament to haul the Minister of Health before the house to answer questions about the government’s failure to settle the indebtedness of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital’s Renal Unit. The Renal Unit has accumulated a debt of GH₵4 million following the removal of tax and excise duty …

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• 18 January

  Former Interior Minister Mark Woyongo dies at 78

  

  Latest reports on social media indicate that the former Member of Parliament for Navrongo Central and former interior Minister, Mark Owen Woyongo is dead. Some followers confirmed the news of his death on social media and expressed their condolences and tributes. The cause and place of his death are not yet clear, but it is believed that he died on Wednesday, January …

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• 18 January

  You are a traitor to the Ashanti Kingdom for defending Wontumi – Ashanti Youth Group tells Nana B

  

  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 …

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