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September 5, 2024September 5, 2024

EC Rejects NDC’s Request for Live Broadcast of Voters Register Review

The Electoral Commission (EC) has denied the National Democratic Congress (NDC)'s request for a live broadcast of a meeting aimed at reviewing the Provisional Voters Register (PVR) for the upcoming December 7 general elections. The NDC had proposed that the meeting,

September 5, 2024September 5, 2024

THE ONLY WAY TO END ILLEGAL MINING IS TO BOOT NPP OUT – SAMMY GYAMFI

The National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi, has stated that getting the New Patriotic Party (NPP) out of office at the polls in December is the surest way to end illegal mining. He noted that while

September 5, 2024September 5, 2024

Don’t Divert Drought Relief Funds To NPP Sympathisers – Mahama

John Dramani Mahama, flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has issued a stern warning that his party will not tolerate any attempt to divert funds meant for drought victims in Northern Ghana to individuals sympathetic to the New Patriotic Party

September 5, 2024September 5, 2024

Ayariga Unveils Mensah as Running Mate

Flagbearer of the All-People’s Congress (APC), Dr Hassan Ayariga, has announced Rev. Dr. Samuel Worlanyo Mensah as his running mate. Dr. Ayariga believes this will be the right partnership to secure victory for the party in the December 7 election. The

September 5, 2024September 5, 2024

Ghana Will Be Better Off With NPP In Power – Bawumia

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has asserted that Ghana would benefit significantly from the NPP staying in power. He emphasised that the party has developed a range of policies designed to enhance the quality of

September 4, 2024September 4, 2024

Parliament Greenlights $250m World Bank Loan for Energy Sector

Parliament has approved a $250 million loan agreement from the World Bank to support the Ghana Energy Sector Recovery Programme. The facility, which was previously disapproved before the parliamentary recess, was a key reason for the recall of Parliament for a

September 4, 2024September 4, 2024

Speaker, Chief Justice Excluded From Siren Privileges In New Traffic Law

The Office of the Speaker of Parliament and the Chief Justice have been excluded from the list of high-ranking public officials permitted to install a siren in their official vehicles and use a motorcade. This omission was highlighted by former Minority

September 4, 2024September 4, 2024

SPEAKER ACCUSES MAJORITY OF BAD FAITH OVER PARLIAMENT RECALL FOR EMERGENCY

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin has criticised the Majority in Parliament for acting in bad faith by recalling the House from its break. This follows a request by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) MPs to consider several urgent matters, including the

September 4, 2024September 4, 2024

MINORITY DEMANDS REMOVAL OF LANDS MINISTER, DEPUTIES OVER GALAMSEY CRISIS

The Minority on the Works and Housing Committee has called for the immediate removal of the Lands Minister and his deputies, accusing them of failing to protect Ghana’s water bodies and rivers from the devastating effects of illegal mining, known as

September 3, 2024September 3, 2024

Some Of You Engage In Galamsey, Stop It – Bagbin To MPs

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has disclosed that some Members of Parliament (MPs) are involved in illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey. This revelation came during a two-day emergency sitting of Parliament, where MPs debated the ongoing galamsey crisis. The