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…
By Michael Dewonu Former President John Dramani Mahama says the insensitivity of the government towards the plight of victims of the Akosombo dam spillage is unacceptable, and that five months after persons have been displaced by the flooding, central government has done nothing to lessen the sufferings of the flood victims. The former President said…
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…
A Presidential Staffer Mr Dennis Miracles Aboagye has said that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) needs to show some respect to the people of Ghana by telling the people what their plans are for the country. He observed that the NDC is jittery following the address delivered by the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party…
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…
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…
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…
Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has disclosed that the new Standing Orders of the House include provisions enabling MPs to belong to an independent caucus. This is quite a departure from the conventional alignment with either the Majority or Minority caucuses. The former Nadowli Kaleo MP made this revelation during his opening remarks in Parliament…
The Majority Leader in Parliament, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu says he is worried over the rate with which experienced lawmakers are exiting parliament either voluntarily or were voted against in their respective parliamentary primaries. He says Ghana is currently described as one of the three countries in the world with a high attrition rate in its parliament,…
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Member of Parliament (MP) for the Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency in the Greater Accra region, Madam Lydia Seyram Alhassan, has launched an ambitious skills training programme aimed at equipping students in tertiary institutions with hands-on employable skills as they pursue their academic goals. A total of 125 selected tertiary students out…
