POLITICS

It has now been exactly 11 months since Nana Akufo-Addo was elected as Ghana President. In these 11 months, the president has undoubtedly had both highs and lows. The enrollment of the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) programme would certainly go down as this government’s biggest achievement so far. There have also been certain grounds being laid to ensure ...

The Minority Spokesperson on Mines and Energy, Adam Mutawakilu, has alleged that there is an attempt to cover up the premix diversion scandal. According to him, government’s failure to make any arrests, indicates a lack of willingness to ensure that the perpetrators are brought to book. Speaking on Eyewitness News on Tuesday, Adam Mutawakilu suggested that, persons who signed off ...

Ashanti Regional Minister, Simon Osei Mensah, has expressed displeasure about the poor ventilation at some dormitories of the Kumasi Academy (KUMACA), as the health workers seek to unravel what infection may have killed four students in the school in just a week. Mr. Osei Mensah, who toured dormitories and other facilities in the school, said ventilation is very poor in ...

The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), has cleared the two deputy Chiefs of Staff at the Flagstaff House of corruption allegations made against them by popular and controversial musician Kwame Asare Obeng, aka A-Plus. The Dynamic Youth Movement of Ghana (DYMOG) petitioned CHRAJ to probe Francis Asenso-Boakye and Samuel Abu Jinapor over some corruption allegations made by ...

It’s been twelve months since the New Patriotic Party (NPP) took office and just like any other new administration, there have been some downsides and disappointments. Nana Addo made it to the news big time during the nomination and vetting of ministers which political analysts have described as one of the largest in the 4th republic. The NPP administration has ...

Eight new Ghanaian envoys have been charged by President Akufo-Addo to put the interest of Ghana first during their duty tour in their respective countries of designation. Addressing the newly sworn in Ghanaian envoys at a ceremony at the Flagstaff House, President Akufo-Addo reminded the appointees that they are the most visible symbol of the country and must therefore guide ...

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has charged the newly inaugurated 15-member Local Government Governing Council to assist the Service to up their game in the execution of their legal mandate. Addressing the Council members after administering the oath of office and secrecy to them, Dr. Bawumia said local governance is at the heart of president Akufo-Addo’s programmes and plans for ...

Lawyers of The Multimedia Group have written to private legal practitioner, Kojo Graham, retracting and apologising for comments made by MP for Assin Central on Badwam on Adom TV. The Multimedia Group says it cannot substantiate allegations of thievery Kennedy Agyepong made against lawyer Graham during the 13 June and July 11 2017 broadcasts. “That our client has been unable ...

An NDC stalwart in the Greater Accra Region and former Parliamentarian says his life is at risk for opposing the return of former President John Dramani Mahama to lead the opposition party in the 2020 polls. The former Member of Parliament (MP) for La Dadekotopon, Nii Amasah Namoale, claims some supporters of the former president whom he described as “bulldogs” ...

Government is being urged to devise policies to force the cost of borrowing down to levels below 20 percent to lubricate the business environment. The high cost of borrowing which culminates into a high interest in servicing loans remain a major challenge, for businesses especially start-ups. Renowned Economists, Professor Stephen Adei, says the high cost of borrowing has made Ghana’s ...