Discontinuation of high-profile cases: We need to know the reasons – Kpebu

Renowned private legal practitioner, Martin Kpebu, has emphasized the need for greater transparency and accountability in the Attorney-General’s decision-making process, particularly in relation to the recent discontinuation of high-profile cases. Speaking on TV3’s The Key Points, Kpebu argued that when the Attorney-General (A-G) decides to withdraw a case, the reasons behind such a move should be…

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State attorneys are opposing bail for 20 anti-galamsey protestors in remand

State Attorneys have once again opposed a bail application for 20 of the anti-galamsey protestors currently on remand, filing fresh affidavits to argue against their release.  This comes after the High Court Judge criticized the State Attorneys on Monday for disrespecting the court by failing to appear for previous hearings. In court today, Tuesday, the…

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Shatta Wale: Only Ghanaian artiste billed for Vybz Kartel concert

Ghanaian dancehall artiste, Shatta Wale has been confirmed as the sole Ghanaian performer at the highly anticipated “Freedom Street” concert, headlined by Jamaican dancehall legend Vybz Kartel. Scheduled for December 31, 2024, at the National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica, this event will mark Vybz Kartel’s first live performance in over 14 years following his recent…

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Coventry City Manager praises Black Stars’ Thomas-Asante despite demoralizing loss

After declining to criticize Black Stars forward Brandon Solomon Thomas-Asante for missing a big chance, Coventry City manager, Frank Lampard, praised the Ghana player’s performance in Coventry’s 2-1 loss to Norwich City. Coventry held a 1-0 lead before Black Stars midfielder Amankwah Forson’s goals in the 91st and 94th minute respectively got Norwich the win. Thomas-Asante played out…

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NPP Communicator Urges MCE, MP to Put Road Equipment to Use in Sissala East

A member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) communication team in the Sissala East Constituency, Mr. Kanton Luriwie Issah, has called on the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) and the Member of Parliament (MP) to take immediate steps to deploy the road maintenance equipment acquired under the District Road Improvement Project (DRIP). Speaking during the Lawasijan…

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Sissala East Municipal Assembly Orients 8 Facilitators for SOCO Project Implementation

The Sissala East Municipal Assembly has officially engaged and oriented eight Community Facilitators to lead the implementation of the Gulf of Guinea Northern Regions Social Cohesion (SOCO) projects. The ceremony, held at the Municipal Assembly, saw the formal presentation of appointment letters and tools of trade to the newly recruited personnel. Addressing the facilitators, the…

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The Member of Parliament for Pru East, Dr. Kwabena Donkor, has accused the Minister of Finance of feet-dragging in implementing proposals to cushion Ghanaians against rising fuel prices. According to Dr. Donkor, there is no justification for the refusal of the government to protect consumers in the face of rising fuel prices. “I am aware that recommendations have been made to the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry is reluctant to implement the directive of government, and that is absolutely unacceptable. The Ghanaian people are suffering from high prices yet, the externalities cannot be discounted, but there is a section that is within our control, so we cannot ride on the externalities to justify the current prices.” Prices at the pumps crossed the GHS 10 per litre mark on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. Dr. Donkor is of the view that more can be done to salvage the suffering masses. He added his voice to the call for some petroleum taxes to be removed from the price build-up. “The Ghanaian state has the capacity of controlling the taxes and levies. This is not the first time we are having an increase in petroleum prices due to global trends. Anytime it rises beyond a certain amount, the Ghanaian state reduces the amount of taxes on the product so that some relief is given to some consumers. He said: “We have called on government several times [but to no avail]. We are producing oil, and we are gaining from the upstream, therefore, the tax, like the special petroleum tax” can be halted while those that can be reduced are drastically brought down.” He recommended that a second look be taken at the whole pricing regime so that the burden on consumers can be reduced. He said the National Petroleum Authority, NPA, should embark on a conservation campaign to educate consumers on how to efficiently use their petroleum products. “We must also take a second look at the entire pricing regime. Are there inefficiencies in the pricing regime? Can we improve on the efficiencies in the pricing and sectoral regime so that the gains of these efficiencies can be pushed to the consumers, especially in these difficult times? The NPA as the regulator should also embark on a conservation campaign. In these times, the public should be educated on methodologies of managing the use of petroleum products.”

The National Council of the New Patriotic Party has endorsed the decision by the flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia to pick Energy Minister, Matthew Opoku Prempeh as his running mate for the upcoming elections. The National Council endorsed the decision on Thursday after earlier meetings with the National Executive Council, and the National Steering Committee of…

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NDC Outdoors 2024 Running Mate: Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang

The outdooring of Former President John Mahama’s running mate Prof Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang is currently underway at the Kofi Ohene Konadu Auditorium at the University of Professional Studies (UPSA). The National Democratic Congress (NDC) is formally introducing its running mate for the 2024 General Election. The ceremony, graced by NDC’s flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, and…

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