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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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Our first term economic record is unmatched in 4th Republic – Bawumia
Posted on | CommentNo government in its first term under the Fourth Republic can match the economic record of the Nana Akufo-Addo administration, the Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has said. “For virtually every economic measure, from inflation, to interest rates, exchange rate … Read more →
Asikuma District Assembly used public funds to pacify gods
Posted on | CommentThe Asikuma Odoben Brakwa District Assembly in the Central Region says it used funds meant for the assembly to pay for ritual items to pacify the gods before a newly constructed market for the area could be used by traders. … Read more →
New voters register to save country over GH¢173m – EC
Posted on | CommentProcuring a new biometric voter management system (BVMS) and compiling a new voters register will save the country GH¢173.07 million, compared to upgrading the current system, the Electoral Commission (EC) has stated. Whereas it will cost the commission $19 million … Read more →
‘More prosecutions coming’ – Prez. Akufo-Addo
Posted on | CommentPRESIDENT NANA Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has hinted of the prosecution of a lot of persons who engaged in suspicious dealings that led to huge financial losses both to the state and to individuals. Such unscrupulous transactions have culminated in the … Read more →
NDC boys burn tyres over voters’ register
Posted on | CommentSome supporters of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) burnt tyres to register their displeasure over the move by the Electoral Commission (EC) to compile a new voters’ register for the upcoming general elections, this year. They marched through the … Read more →
It’s wickedness to set up a man to force him to resign – Sam George on Kan Dapaah video
Posted on | CommentMember of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram Sam George is of the view the Minister of National Security, Mr Albert Kan-Dapaah was set up by persons from within his own party with regard to his leaked amorous video call with an unknown … Read more →
13 political parties back EC’s move for new voters’ register
Posted on | CommentThirteen political parties say the Electoral Commission’s (EC) decision to compile a new voters’ register ahead of the 2020 general elections is necessary. The parties believe the EC has made a solid case for a new register in terms of … Read more →
Breakdown of EC’s GHS390m budget for voter registration exercise approved
Posted on | CommentParliament has approved a budget of over GHS 390 million for the Electoral Commission to conduct the voter registration exercise ahead of the 2020 national elections. Documents sighted by Citi News show the amount will be expended on procurement, recruitment, training, data … Read more →
Gov’t to prove 72% manifesto achievement on January 27
Posted on | CommentGovernment has set Monday, January 27, 2020, as the date to release comprehensive data on how it arrived at the 72 percent mark in the fulfilment of its 2016 campaign promises. Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah who made the announcement … Read more →
Vociferous NDC man Linford Owuo found dead in Kumasi
Posted on | CommentA vociferous member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ashanti Region, Linford Owuo, popularly known as Siddi is dead. He was found dead in his room Wednesday morning [January 8. 2020], at Adankwame near Kumasi in the Ashanti … Read more →
Ghanaians have every justification to celebrate Constitution Day – NPP
Posted on | CommentThe governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) has in a statement reiterated the importance of commemorating the Constitution Day introduced by the Akufo-Addo government. According to the statement signed by NPP’s General Secretary, John Boadu, the day is of great significance … Read more →
Mahama calls for transparency in EC’s operation ahead of 2020 polls
Posted on | CommentThe flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama is urging the Electoral Commission to be transparent in its activities with political parties ahead of the 2020 elections. He said the EC must ensure that all political … Read more →
Presidency spent GHc 62m on foreign travels in 9 months
Posted on | CommentThe Presidency spent 62,578,224 Ghana Cedis on foreign travels and related expenses in the first nine months of 2019. This is according to documents presented to Parliament as part of budget estimates for the office of government machinery. The breakdown … Read more →
GH¢400m not for equipment only – EC justifies budget
Posted on | CommentThe Electoral Commission (EC) is defending the GH¢444,846,663 it is requesting for the compilation of a new voters’ register ahead of the 2020 general elections. The Commission is seeking budgetary approval from Parliament to enable it undertake its activities for … Read more →
Past Presidents had significant impact on my life – Sophia Akuffo
Posted on | CommentThe outgoing Chief Justice, Sophia Akuffo, has paid glowing tributes to past presidents as well as leaders of the country who significantly impacted her life. Singling out the roles the former presidents played in her life, Sophia Akuffo paid a glowing tribute … Read more →
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