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August 12, 2024August 12, 2024

I Will Reduce Mining Export Tax To 1% To Curb Gold Smuggling – Bawumia

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), has promised to reduce the mining export tax to 1% if elected in the upcoming 2024 general elections. Speaking at the opening, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia said the launch

August 10, 2024August 10, 2024

Poll Names Kufuor As Best President In Ghana’s History

A recent opinion survey conducted by Global InfoAnalytics in the Ashanti Region has named former President John Agyekum Kufuor as the best president in Ghana's history, with 52% of the vote. Top 3 Rankings: John Agyekum Kufuor (52%) Dr. Kwame Nkrumah

August 10, 2024August 10, 2024

Attorney General Appeals Acquittal Of Ato Forson In Ambulance Case

The office of the Attorney General has filed a notice of appeal against the Court of Appeal judgment that acquitted and discharged Dr Cassiel Ato Forson and Richard Jakpa in the ambulance case. In the notice of appeal filed on August

August 8, 2024August 8, 2024

Airbus Scandal: OSP Identifies Mahama As GO1 But Cleared Of Any Wrongdoing

Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has identified former president John Dramani Mahama as the Government Official 1 in the Airbus Scandal. Speaking at a press conference in Accra on Thursday, August 8, the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng also confirmed the

August 7, 2024August 7, 2024

Ghana’s Broken Economy Needs An Experienced Leader, Not A Driver’s Mate – Mahama

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, says Ghana requires an experienced leader to address the current economic woes. He contends that a trusted team is needed to spearhead efforts to change the economic fortunes of the

August 6, 2024August 6, 2024

UGCC Was Against Ghana’s Independence, You Can’t Rewrite Our History – Mahama To Akufo-Addo

Former President John Dramani Mahama has chastised President Akufo-Addo for some comments he made over the weekend. This was after the President emphasised during his address to the nation on August 3 that Dr Kwame Nkrumah was not the only man

August 6, 2024August 6, 2024

NPP To Launch Manifesto August 18

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced the launch of its 2024 Manifesto, scheduled for Sunday, August 18, 2024, in Takoradi, Western Region. This was contained in a statement dated Monday, August 5, 2024, and signed by the party’s General Secretary,

August 6, 2024August 6, 2024

I’ll Willingly Step Down After 2024 Election – Akufo-Addo

President Akufo-Addo says he will step down as president when his tenure ends without any resistance. According to him, he will live up to the legacy of his predecessor and hand over power when his time is up. “I willingly step

August 6, 2024August 6, 2024

Channelling The Sea To Kumasi Is Impracticable, Dangerous – Yellow Ghana President

The flagbearer of Yellow Ghana has criticized the founder of the New Force Movement, Nana Kwame Bediako's proposal to channel the sea to Kumasi. This comes after Mr Bediako promised to dredge the sea to the Ashanti Regional capital, Kumasi, highlighting

August 5, 2024August 5, 2024

NPP Needs Unity To Break The 8 – Nana Owusu Declares

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) members in Manhyia South Constituency have been urged to embrace unity and hard work to help the party to retain political power. Nana Owusu Afriyie Prempeh, who contested the recently held Manhyia South Parliamentary Primaries but