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…
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…
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has pledged to take legal action against government officials and individuals implicated in the $12 million expenditure on the suspended Gold Royalties Monetisation Transaction, known as the Agyapa deal. During one of the party’s ‘Moment of Truth’ series held in Accra on Monday, February 19, Sammy Gyamfi, the National Communications…
Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flag bearer, is expected to present a list of his campaign team to the Party’s National Executive Committee for approval on Monday. According to news reports, the Vice President conducted extensive consultations to put together a campaign team composed of experienced persons who had played…
The Deputy Minority Leader in Parliament, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, has expressed scepticism regarding President Akufo-Addo’s recent ministerial reshuffle, deeming it belated and unlikely to yield significant results. In a major ministerial reshuffle announced on Wednesday, February 14, President Akufo-Addo relieved the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori Atta, of his duties. The reshuffle has also impacted…
Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has finally been relieved of his duties. Also out of the picture are Road Minister Kwasi Amoako-Atta and Health Minister Kwaku Agyeman Manu. In a big shake-up, Information Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah moves to the Housing Ministry, while his deputy Fatimatu Abubakar takes over as the substantive Minister. Interior Minister Ambrose…
Mr Tahiru Issahaku Moomin, the Wa Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), has asked Assembly Members to see their work as sacrificial service to their communities, the Municipality, and the nation to propel development. He entreated them to serve the people they represented and the country at the Local Government Level in a way and manner that…
