POLITICS

While struggling to parry accusations of aiding Nana Akufo-Addo to unseat President John Mahama and the National Democratic Congress in the 2016 elections, former President Jerry John Rawlings; his wife, Nana Konadu and former Attorney General, Martin A. B. K. Amidu, are busily lacing their boots to take over control of the biggest opposition party. The NDC founder and his ...

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has revealed that his government is putting in place measures to ensure that small-scale mining is conducted in a sustainable manner. According to him, “the sustainable small-scale mining regime we envisage will protect our environment and protect the workers as well.” Touching on the issue of “galamsey” in his address to workers at this year’s ...

The Brong Ahafo Regional Youth Orgainser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe, also known as ‘Abronye DC’ has warned former Sports Minister, Ni Lante Vanderpuiye to get ready for him as he is set to storm his house and tow away government vehicles in his possession. The NPP firebrand who was part of a government’s taskforce to retrieve ...

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) says the country is threatened by the kind of appointments the President has made since he was sworn in. The party in a May Day statement Monday said President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has chosen to burden the tax payer with a big government instead of investing in productive sectors of the economy to create ...

IT APPEARS that the UK visa fraud allegation made against three sitting Ghanaian parliamentarians and one former Member of Parliament (MP), will end up in court. This is because one of them, George Boakye – former MP of Asunafo South in the Brong-Ahafo Region – who is very unhappy with the allegation leveled against him by the British High Commissioner ...

Economist and lecturer at the Kumasi Technical University , Rev Thomas Kusi Boafo has observed that the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) recognizes the contributions of hard working members more than the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP). He indicates that the NDC is bereft of ideas in managing the economy which is one of its major shortfalls but in terms ...

The ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) is optimistic workers in both the formal and informal sectors will begin to reap the dividends of the Akufo-Addo government as the local currency grows “in strength.” In a statement to mark Workers’ Day on May 1, the NPP said the “economy is stabilizing” as a result of tax cuts and the implementation of ...

The family of the murdered MP for Abuakwa North Constituency, Joseph Baokye Danquah-Adu, has opened a register for two million signatures of persons seeking the reopening of the case of the murder. This came to light during a press conference held in Akyem-Tafo, where the family also hinted of turning to the International Criminal Court (ICC) to seek justice. The ...

The Minority in Parliament has condemned what it says is the needless and lawless attacks by elements within the governing New Patriotic Party shortly after winning power. It has also criticised what it says is the unfortunate and obscene mass worker transfers, forced resignations, politically motivated ‘proceed on leave’ directives and unlawful termination of engagements within the public and civil ...

Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia last Friday saluted Muslims who were honoured for their achievements and contributions towards the betterment of society. He was delivering a speech as the guest speaker during the second chapter of the annual recognition of outstanding Muslims in various areas of human endeavour dubbed ‘Ghana Muslim Achievers Awards 2017’ held at the National Theatre. He emphasized ...