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Photos: Akufo-Addo statue in Sekondi-Takoradi vandalized

Residents of Sekondi-Takoradi were met with surprising news on Monday, December 16, as the statue of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, unveiled by the President himself, was found vandalized. The statue, located near the Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital, has been a subject of public debate since its unveiling. Critics have questioned its relevance, particularly in light of unfulfilled government promises and ...

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Stop spreading fake news; Mahama hasn’t made any appointments – Bawah Mogtari

The Office of President-elect John Dramani Mahama has refuted claims that he has made ministerial appointments ahead of his assumption of office. In a press statement issued on Monday, December 16, the Special Aide to Mr Mahama, Joyce Bawah Mogtari, clarified that such reports circulating on social media are untrue. She emphasized that Mr Mahama has not announced any appointments, ...

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Greed, selfishness, and arrogance of power caused our defeat – Appiah-Kubi

Andy Appiah-Kubi, Member of Parliament for Asante Akim North, has attributed the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) defeat in the December 7, 2024, general elections to greed, selfishness, and the arrogance of power exhibited by party leaders and ministers of state. Speaking on The Key Points show with Alfred Ocansey on Saturday, December 14, 2024, Appiah-Kubi offered a scathing critique of ...

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Nobody will scrap Free Senior High School policy: Mahama assures Ghanaians

President-elect John Dramani Mahama has reiterated his unwavering support for Ghana’s Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy, dispelling allegations that his administration intends to abolish the programme. Speaking in an interview with Voice of America (VOA), Mahama dismissed claims by New Patriotic Party (NPP) officials during the campaign that he would scrap the policy. He described the accusations as ...

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Parliament reconvenes today

Parliament is set to reconvene today, Monday, December 16, 2024, at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC), marking its first sitting since the landmark December 7 general elections. This session follows an official circular from the Speaker’s Office on December 11, confirming the location for the meeting. The December 7 elections have reshaped Ghana’s political landscape, ...

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Increase betting tax to 50% – Institute of Community Sustainability tells Mahama

The Institute of Community Sustainability has said that sports betting threatens the well-being of Ghana’s youth. According to the Institute, the proliferation of sports betting, particularly among young people, has reached alarming proportions hence their call to the government to consider increasing the betting tax to 50% from the current 10% to curb this menace. It is recalled that the ...

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‘Bawumia was a crowd-puller, but we failed him’ – NPP MP

The outgoing MP for Asante Akim North has expressed profound regret over what he describes as a collective failure within the NPP to support Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s historic campaign. Andy Kwame Appiah-Kubi speaking on Joy News’ Upfront with Raymond Acquah, described Dr Bawumia’s unprecedented efforts on the campaign trail, the internal sabotage he faced, and how a lack ...

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#2024Polls: ‘It’s painful’ – NAPO admits, accuses Ghanaians of ingratitude

“It’s painful,” Energy Minister and New Patriotic Party (NPP) Vice Presidential Candidate Matthew Opoku Prempeh (NAPO) has said. “We’ve indeed suffered defeat but Ashanti region did their best, showing us great support,” he added. “Turnout was about 65 per cent, and they gave NPP almost a third of the votes.” Standing amidst party faithful, he was commenting on the defeat ...

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NPP urges Peace Council, civil society to pressure Mahama to curb post-election vandalism

The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Frimpong Kodua, has called on civil society organisations and the Peace Council to pressure President-elect John Mahama to rein in supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). This comes amid reports of post-election violence and hooliganism by some supporters of the NDC across the country. Speaking at a press conference ...

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Akufo-Addo hosts Mahama at Jubilee House as transition kicks off

President-elect John Dramani Mahama visited the Jubilee House today, Wednesday, December 11, at the invitation of President Akufo-Addo. The meeting centered on the inauguration of a joint transitional team to oversee a smooth transfer of power following Mr Mahama’s electoral victory. Ahead of the official engagement, the two leaders had a brief and cordial interaction, during which President Akufo-Addo assured ...

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