The running mate of the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, is set to embark on a one-day tour of three major markets in Accra on Thursday. The tour will take her to the Mallam Atta, Kaneshie, and Makola markets, where she will engage with market women, traders, shop attendants, shoppers, kayayei, commercial drivers, and passengers. ...
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Ghana’s food insecurity crisis worsens amid economic struggles
Ghana is facing an escalating food insecurity crisis, with the rate of insufficient food consumption (IFC) rising by 5.77 per cent in July 2024. This is according to the latest Food Security Monitor report. This significant increase is largely attributed to the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, which has been exacerbated by persistently high inflation, a weakening currency, and soaring fuel prices. ...
Read More »Samson Asaki Awingobit joins race for PNC national chairmanship
Samson Asaki Awingobit has officially declared his candidacy for the National Chairmanship position of the People’s National Convention (PNC) in the party’s upcoming internal elections. The elections is scheduled to take place on Saturday, 31 August 2024. Mr. Awingobit’s media aide on Wednesday, 14 August 2024, along with key party executives, picked up his nomination forms at the PNC Headquarters ...
Read More »Achimota forest: 262 acres to be returned to Owoo Family – Samuel Jinapor
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has confirmed that an agreement has been reached to return 262 acres of the Achimota Forest to its allodial owners, the Owoo family. This decision follows a period of controversy triggered by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s issuance of Executive Instrument 144, which initially sought to reclassify 362 acres of ...
Read More »NDC set to launch 2024 election manifesto on Aug. 24 in Central Region
The main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced the official launch of its manifesto for the 2024 general elections. The party will launch the manifesto on Saturday, 24 August 2024 in the Central Region. The manifesto, which is expected to outline the party’s vision and plans for the country, will be presented to the public during this event. The ...
Read More »CAF WCL 2024Q: Hasaacas Ladies complete final training session ahead of Edo Queens fixture
Hasaacas Ladies held their final training session ahead of their second game in the ongoing CAF Women’s Champions League (CAF WCL) Qualifiers. The five-time Ghanaian champions face Nigeria’s Edo Queens in their next group game, scheduled for Wednesday, August 14. The team was involved in an intense training on Tuesday as they wrapped up their preparation for the big game ...
Read More »Dec polls: Change campaign strategy – Ameyaw-Akumfi to NPP
“Political rallies have long been a means for party members to gather and boost morale, but they seldom result in a significant increase in votes. With the general election just four months away, it is essential to adjust our campaign strategies, Prof. Christopher Ameyaw Akumfi has stated. In a statement dated August 14, 2024, Prof. Ameyaw Akumfi emphasised the need ...
Read More »It’s important we open up legal education – SC nominee Justice Essah
Supreme Court nominee Justice Sophia Roseta Oduokuwa Bernasko Essah has championed the need to expand access to legal education in the country. Justice Essah was speaking during her vetting session before Parliament on Tuesday,13 August 12024. Justice Essah highlighted the necessity of broadening legal education to accommodate a diverse range of aspiring legal professionals. “I think that as a country, ...
Read More »What we need is an experienced hand who has handled this country before – Mahama
Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) NDC John Dramani Mahama has told Ghanaians to vote for him because he has the experience to govern this country better. He says what Ghanaians need is an experienced hand who has handled this country before. To that end, he has asked Ghanains to to reject any attempt by the New Patriotic Party ...
Read More »We’re pleased with Bawumia’s 10-year driver’s licence renewal policy – Alliance of Drivers Ghana
The Alliance of Drivers Ghana has endorsed Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer’s recent promise to extend the validity of driver’s licences in the country to 10 years. The Alliance says it will help Dr. Bawumia achieve this by campaigning for him. Reacting to the promise by Dr. Bawumia in a statement issued on Wednesday, 14 ...
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