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Prez. Mahama orders fuel tax cuts, cheaper transport
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President John Dramani Mahama has ordered immediate interventions to shield Ghanaians from surging fuel prices, as global tensions in the Middle East continue to disrupt oil supplies and push up costs. The directive was issued following a Cabinet meeting in … Read more →
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Mahama’s Comeback backed by 94 NDC MPs
Posted on | CommentAbout 94 National Democratic Congress Members of Parliament have thrown their weight behind the candidature of John Mahama ahead of the party’s presidential primaries. The MPs, according to Builsa South lawmaker Clement Apaak, have signed a document declaring their support … Read more →
Ghana’s Bauxite For $2bn Chinese Projects Deal Justified by Gov’t
Posted on | CommentThe government has justified its decision to exchange Ghana’s bauxite for two billion worth of infrastructure from China in spite of opposition from the minority. The agreement which was approved by Parliament last week saw stiff opposition from the minority … Read more →
Minority – Executive Order On ‘New AMERI’ Deal A Rip-Off
Posted on | CommentThe Minority in Parliament has accused President Akufo-Addo of conniving with his ministers to rob Ghana of its scarce resource after approving the renegotiated AMERI deal by an Executive Order. President Akufo-Addo on July 31 by an Executive Order approved … Read more →
ECG to take custody of all PPAs
Posted on | CommentThe Ministry of Energy has commenced an arrangement to make the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) the custodian of all Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) in the country. In this regard, the current PPAs held by the Volta River Authority (VRA) … Read more →
Nana Addo Approves ‘New AMERI’ Deal By Executive Order
Posted on | CommentPresident Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has by executive order approved the renegotiated AMERI deal which is currently awaiting Parliamentary approval. A statement by the President’s secretary, Nana Asante Bediatuo stated that “the President of the Republic of Ghana has granted … Read more →
Kotei Dzani – Allow Under-40s To Contest Presidency
Posted on | CommentThe youngest member of the Council of State Dr. Nii Kotei Dzani is advocating for a reduction in the age for people eyeing the presidency of Ghana. According to the president of Groupe Ideal, it is about time Ghana follows … Read more →
Akufo-Addo In Togo For ECOWAS Summit
Posted on | CommentPresident Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has left Ghana for the 53rd Ordinary Session of the Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government in Lome, Togo. He left Ghana on Sunday, 29th July 2018. The meeting of the Heads of State will … Read more →
Parliament defers sanctions against Ken Agyapong
Posted on | CommentParliament is yet to decide on the fate of Mr. Kennedy Ohene Agyepong, Member of Parliament for Assin Central, for his alleged disparaging comments about the House. It has been anticipated that the House would make a conclusive decision on … Read more →
Methodist Bishop – Politicians Can Work In Unity
Posted on | CommentThe presiding bishop of the Methodist Church of Ghana, Most Rev. Titus Awotwi Pratt, has advised politicians to live in harmony, despite their political differences. According to him, politicians in Ghana can remain united and at the same time discharge … Read more →
Gov’t – Amissah-Arthur Was A Quintessential Gentleman
Posted on | 1 CommentThe government has described the late former vice president Kwesi Bekoe Amissah-Arthur as a “quintessential gentleman” in the “tempestuous waters of Ghana adversarial politics.” In a glowing tribute on behalf of the government at the state burial of the late … Read more →
Rawlings – Amissah-Arthur Was A True Son Of Ghana
Posted on | CommentFormer President Jerry John Rawlings has paid a glowing tribute to the departed former Vice President Kwesi Bekoe Amissah-Arthur, describing him as an unsung hero and a true son of Ghana. In a tribute, former President Rawlings said Mr. Amissah-Arthur … Read more →
Privileges C’tee Recommends Ken Agyapong’s Suspension
Posted on | CommentThe Privileges Committee of Parliament has recommended sanctions against the Assin Central Member of Parliament Kennedy Agyapong over his claims that Parliament is cheap. The committee in its report after the public hearing of the member last week said: “ … Read more →
Amissah-Arthur’s Widow Slams Wicked, Lying Politicians
Posted on | CommentThe wife of the late former Vice President, Matilda Amissah-Arthur has slammed “wicked” politicians who maligned and peddled falsehood about his husband. Delivering a tribute at the funeral service of the late Vice President Kwasi Bekoe Amissah-Arthur, at the International … Read more →
COCOBOD incurred loss of GHC 1.4 bn in 1st quarter – Minority
Posted on | CommentThe Minority in Parliament has warned of looming danger in the operations of COCOBOD due to a debt of some GHC 1.4 billion. According to the Minority Spokesperson on Finance, although the cocoa season has not traveled the full haul … Read more →
Minority Probing Background Of Nominees – Haruna
Posted on | CommentThe Minority leader in Parliament Haruna Iddrisu has said the Minority is interrogating the background of the four individuals who have been nominated to join the Electoral Commission by President Akufo-Addo. Nonetheless, he says, politicians must strive to demystify what … Read more →
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