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Be vigilant, don’t allow govt to pass draconian policies – Mahama to NDC MPs

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has urged the Minority in Parliament to resist any attempt by the government to impose more hardship on Ghanaians ahead of the December polls. Mr. Mahama says the Minority remains the only force capable of stopping the government from imposing hardship and draconian policies…

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There will be a new approach to sports funding by my government – Bawumia

The Vice President and Flagbearer of the NPP, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, says there will be a significant shift in sports funding by his government, to ensure Ghana meets the needs for modern sports development. Addressing Ghanaians on Wednesday February 7, 2024, to unveil his vision for Ghana, Dr. Bawumia said Ghana sports has not realised…

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Gov’t suspends VAT on electricity policy

Government through the Finance Ministry has directed ECG and NEDCo to suspend the implementation of the proposed 15% VAT on electricity consumption. The move to impose a tax on the consumption of electricity by residential customers has received stiff opposition from various quarters. Organised Labour gave government January 31 ultimatum to withdraw the insensitive tax…

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E-Levy will be abolished if I’m voted into power – Dr Bawumia

Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has pledged to abolish the controversial levy on electronic transactions, commonly known as the E-Levy if elected into power. Addressing Ghanaians on Wednesday, the New Patriotic Party’s presidential candidate explained that he wants to make Ghana a cashless economy as soon as possible not only to foster economic growth but…

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Ghanaian youngster Ibrahim Osman to join Brighton & Hove Albion in the summer

Premier League side Brighton and Hove Albion have completed the permanent signing of Ghanaian youngster Ibrahim Osman. The Seagulls will pay €19.5 million to Nordsjaelland for the services of the 19-year-old with the player set to join in the summer. Osman broke into the Danish outfit last season featuring in six league games including two…

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My ministers and deputies will not exceed 50 – Bawumia

The 2024 Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia says his administration will not have more than 50 Ministers and Deputy Ministers. This follows numerous calls on the Akufo-Addo-led government by stakeholders, including the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), and Civil Society Organisations to reduce the size of his government to…

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