By: Araphat Dimah Sissala West Assembly has finally reached a consensus in the confirmation of Mr. Mahamudu Forkah, popularly known as Asante Man, as the District Chief Executive. The confirmation comes after a challenging journey marked by a previous unsuccessful attempt and persistent struggles to secure the required majority. In the confirmation process, Mr. Mahamudu…
After nearly three years of deliberation, Parliament has finally passed the highly contentious Anti-LGBTQ+ bill. The bill, introduced in the House years ago, was approved unanimously on Wednesday, February 28, following the completion of the third reading. Proposed amendments to the bill were rejected by the Speaker, Alban Bagbin, during the session. The bill is…
By: Nana Kwame Bediako President Akufo-Addo has bemoaned the state of sports and its gradual decline in the country. According to him, a presidential policy on football will be unveiled soon to revive fortunes of the national team. The President disclosed this in his State of the Nation Address to Parliament on February 27, 2024….
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The President of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, says his government has taken a deliberate approach to retooling the country’s security services in order to combat any possible internal or external aggression. Speaking on the floor of Ghana’s Parliament on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, during the 2024 edition of the State of…
By Jeremiah Nutsugah The Minority Leader in Parliament, Cassiel Ato Forson, has criticized President Akufo-Addo for not addressing the issue of unemployment in the country, despite the high unemployment rate. Following the President’s delivery of the State of the Nation Address (SONA) on February 27, 2024, touching on various national issues, the Minority Leader in…
Renowned Ghanaian economist, Kwame Pianim has described as unfortunate the appointment of former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta as a Senior Presidential Adviser and Special Envoy for International Trade by President Akufo Addo. Mr Ofori-Atta was relieved of his position as Finance Minister on Wednesday, February 14, and replaced with Mohammed Amin Adam. Subsequently, the Chief…
By: Nana Kwame Bediako Ghana Premier League Champions Medeama SC were walked over by a formidable Al Ahly side at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium by 1-0. The Yellow and Mauve boys were in for a big win in order to boost their chances of qualifying for the knockout stage. Medeama started the game in…
By Edzorna Francis Mensah Parliament on Tuesday, 20th February, at the ninth sitting of the first meeting of the fourth session of the eighth parliament of the Fourth Republic has taken the Environmental Protection Bill, 2023 through the second reading. The Bill, when passed will provide a legal framework for coordinated efforts to address all…
Majority Leader Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has resigned from his role with immediate effect, a decision revealed at a crucial meeting of the majority group on Wednesday, February 21, 2024. The meeting, held at the Jubilee House’s banquet hall in Accra, was heavily guarded and convened by President Nana Akufo-Addo. The gathering, attended by the majority of…
By Mercy Darko The much talked about Tap and Go App for the transport system has officially been launched with the Metro Mass Transit being the first public transport operator to sign onto the App. This new app adds up to the digital transformation spearheaded by the government. Vice President Bawumia who outdoored the App…
