Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Member of Parliament for North Tongu, has expressed his deep gratitude and sense of responsibility after being appointed Chairman of the newly formed anti-corruption unit, Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL), by President-elect John Dramani Mahama. In a post on his Facebook page, Ablakwa stated: “I humbly accept to chair this ORAL Team…
Nigerian Afrobeats artiste Kizz Daniel has proffered advice to other musicians not to pay attention to the clout that comes with social media figures. In a post on X, the ‘Buga’ singer rather suggested that musicians should focus on their craft and the work they churn out, because he believes that is what will give…
The Ranking Member on the Foreign Affairs Committee and Member of Parliament for Damongo, Samuel A. Jinapor, has emphasized the need for Ghana to take a leading role in advocating democratic governance in the Sahel region. He asserts that as a nation built on democratic principles, Ghana must actively promote these values, particularly in its…
The Ghana Police Service has pledged to take firm action against individuals who incite violence before, during, and after the December elections. The police stated that holding perpetrators accountable will act as a deterrent to others considering actions that could destabilize the country. During an engagement with the Civic Forum Initiative at the Police Headquarters…
President-elect John Mahama’s Transition Team has launched secure platforms for public reporting of corruption, reinforcing transparency in governance. The Anti-Corruption Preparatory Team, established by President-elect John Dramani Mahama, has unveiled new interactive platforms aimed at tackling corruption. The initiative was announced in a press statement issued on Wednesday, December 20, 2024, by the Mahama Transition Team,…
By Edzorna Francis Mensah Parliament on Tuesday, 20th February, at the ninth sitting of the first meeting of the fourth session of the eighth parliament of the Fourth Republic has taken the Environmental Protection Bill, 2023 through the second reading. The Bill, when passed will provide a legal framework for coordinated efforts to address all…
Kofi Adams has questioned the fairness of rewarding management committee members at the same or higher level as players who put in physical effort on the pitch. The Sports Minister nominee, speaking on JoySports, expressed his discomfort with the practice, arguing that while officials deserve compensation, players should always be the priority. “Does it really…
Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has urged Parliament to fully support the government’s 2025 budget estimates, highlighting key revenue and expenditure measures designed to drive economic growth and support the country’s fiscal objectives. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 2025 Post-Budget Workshop in Parliament, the Finance Minister emphasised that the proposed budget sets…
The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has alleged that some equipment designated for the District Road Improvement Project (DRIP) is being diverted for illegal mining operations, with little to no intervention from the Mahama administration to stop the practice. He warned that the ongoing environmental degradation caused by illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey,…
Israel’s military said on Sunday that it was reducing its numbers of soldiers from southern Gaza, leaving just one brigade in the area. The military stressed a “significant force” would remain in Gaza. “This is another stage in the war effort”, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesman Lt Col Peter Lerner told the BBC. The pull-out…
