Frank Aboagye Jackson, Author at APMediaGH

August 15, 2024August 15, 2024

Election 2024: Peace Declarations Mean Nothing – Asiedu Nketia

The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has announced that the party will not be part of any peace declarations before the 2024 elections. Mr. Nketia stressed that past experiences have shown such declarations to be

August 15, 2024August 15, 2024

EC Assures NDC of Credible Voter Register for 2024 Elections

The Electoral Commission (EC) has promised to conduct a thorough voter exhibition exercise and provide political parties with a credible register for the December elections. This follows the National Democratic Congress (NDC) demand for the EC to immediately release the provisional

August 15, 2024August 15, 2024

Government Denies Selling State Lands, Blames Predecessors

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has vehemently refuted allegations of the government selling state lands to cronies. In a press briefing, Minister Samuel Abu Jinapor dismissed the claims as "palpably false" and politically motivated. Jinapor pointed to specific instances,

August 15, 2024August 15, 2024

Lover Kills 18-Year-Old Girlfriend In Nkawkaw

An 18-year-old woman has been tragically murdered by her lover in the Kwahu West Municipality. The deceased, identified only as Adwoa, was allegedly killed by her partner, Kwaku Siaw, a washing bay attendant. The suspect is currently on the run following

August 15, 2024August 15, 2024

‘Renounce Your Canadian Citizenship’ – Minority To ‘Dual Citizen’ Supreme Court Nominee

The Minority Leader, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has raised concerns over the nomination of a dual citizen for a Supreme Court position, emphasizing that such individuals should not be eligible for key governmental roles, especially as judges on the highest court.

August 14, 2024August 14, 2024

Too Many Tax Exemptions Affecting Revenue – World Bank

Ghana’s tax system does not generate as much revenue as it should because of the many tax reliefs or exemptions that narrows the corporate income tax (CIT) base, the World Bank has said in its 8th Ghana Economic Update. According to the

August 14, 2024August 14, 2024

ECG Disconnects Kejetia Market Again Over GH¢7m Debt

The Kumasi City Market, also known as the New Kejetia Market, has been disconnected from the power grid by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) due to outstanding arrears of over GH¢7 million. Despite a previous agreement to clear the debt,

August 14, 2024August 14, 2024

UN Slams Venezuela Repression and Lack Of Transparency

A group of United Nations experts has said that Venezuela's presidential election lacked "basic transparency and integrity". The UN panel of experts has echoed the criticism levelled by the Carter Center, whose independent observers said earlier that the election "could not

August 14, 2024August 14, 2024

North Darfur’s Remaining Hospital Risks Closure As Sudan’s Civil War Intensifies

The last operating public hospital in Sudan’s North Darfur state is at risk of closure, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) warned Wednesday, amid fierce fighting between the country’s rival military factions that have left more than 18,000 people dead and 33,000 injured.

August 14, 2024August 14, 2024

Ghanaian Lawmakers Conclude Session, Deliver Legislative Wins

Ghanaian lawmakers on Tuesday (31 July) wrapped up the Third Meeting of the Fourth Session of the Eighth Parliament. The session, which began on 11th June 2024, saw the passage of several significant bills aimed at advancing national development and addressing