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Parliament petitions Chief Justice for an expedited hearing of cases against anti-LGBTQI+ Bill

Parliament has formally requested the Chief Justice to expedite the hearing of cases related to the Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill, commonly known as the anti-LGBTQI+ Bill. In a petition submitted on Friday, March 28, Parliament’s legal representatives emphasised the significant public interest surrounding these cases and stressed the importance of a prompt…

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Paarigbiele 2024: “Revive Tumu Cotton Ginnery” – Tumu Kuoru to gov’t

By Araphat Dimah|Radford 107.5FM The Paramount Chief of the Tumu Traditional Area, Kuoru Richard Babini Kanton VI has passionately called on government to revive the Tumu Cotton Ginnery. During a grand durbar to climax the 2024 Paarigbiele Festival held today, March 23, 2024, Kuoru Richard Babini Kanton VI has underscored the significance of reviving the…

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Ghana’s anti-LGBTQ+ bill: President Akufo-Addo to wait for Supreme Court ruling

Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo has said he will not assent to an anti-gay bill until the Supreme Court rules on its constitutionality. Earlier, the finance ministry warned that billions of dollars in World Bank funding could be lost if it became law. Passed by MPs last week, it imposes a jail term of up to…

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Gandawii Chiefs Advocate Harmony for Peaceful 2024 Elections

By: Araphat Dimah The 13th edition of the Gandawii Naabahilime Festival, celebrated by the Chiefs and People of Pulima Traditional Area, commenced with a call for harmony in diversity to ensure peaceful elections. The theme for this year’s festival, “Harmony in Diversity: Empowering Voices for Peaceful Elections,” resonated throughout the community. Kuoru Deiwia Osman Nankpa…

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I will construct 12 seater bio-gas places to eliminate open defecation – Kuoru Nmasi VI

By: Araphat Dimah The Chief of Dasima, Kuoru Nmasi Huaru Batong VI has announce plans to construct 12-seater bio-gas places to eliminate open defecation in the community. He said this while appealing to members of his community to be conscious about sanitation. “I would on this note, Mr. Chairman, like to appeal to my community…

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Parliament unanimously passes Anti-LGBTQ+ bill

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…

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