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May 3, 2024May 3, 2024

Chiefs Will Be Part Of Licensing Miners When I Become President – Bawumia

The New Patriotic Party’s flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has announced his plan to amend the Minerals Act if he wins the upcoming presidential elections. He emphasised that the proposed amendment would incorporate the Chiefs into the mineral licensing process, ensuring their

May 3, 2024May 3, 2024

Majority Caucus Petitions Bagbin For Urgent Recall Of Parliament

The Majority Caucus in Parliament has requested an urgent reconvening of the House. A letter by the Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, cited Article 112(3) and Order 53 of the Standing Orders of Parliament, which allow 15 percent of the members of

May 2, 2024May 2, 2024

EC Dismisses Viral Video Alleging Ballot Box Stuffing

The Electoral Commission (EC) has urged the public to disregard a viral video allegedly depicting a man stuffing a ballot box. Reports on social media indicate that the incident was recorded during the recent by-election at Ejisu. But Samuel Tettey, the

May 2, 2024May 2, 2024

I Believe God Can Use Me To Do Something Good For Ghana – Bawumia

The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has expressed his firm belief that he can contribute positively to Ghana and that divine intervention can guide him towards this goal. He shared these sentiments during a meeting with the

May 2, 2024May 2, 2024

President Akufo-Addo Confident New Labour Act Will Be Promulgated By End Of Year

President Akufo-Addo has reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring the enactment of a new labour Act that is comprehensive and contemporary and protects the interests of all actors in the world of work. The President was addressing the Nation and all labour unions’ May

May 2, 2024May 2, 2024

Retrieve Monies Paid SML, Prosecute Persons Involved – NDC To Govt

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has called on the Akufo-Addo/Bawumia government to take immediate steps to retrieve all monies paid to the petroleum revenue assurance firm, Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML). President Akufo-Addo ordered KPMG to audit the contract between the two

May 1, 2024May 1, 2024

NPP’s Kwabena Boateng Wins Ejisu By-Election With 55.8%

Kwabena Boateng, representing the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has clinched victory in the Ejisu by-election. Mr Boateng secured 27, 782 representing 55.8% of the total votes cast while Mr Kwabena Owusu Aduomi, an Independent Candidate, garnered 21, 534, representing 43.3% of

April 30, 2024April 30, 2024

Ejisu By-Election: Two EC Officials Captured Allegedly Receiving Bribe Removed

The Electoral Commission (EC) has taken action by withdrawing two of its temporary staff members after a video surfaced allegedly showing them receiving what appears to be a bribe. The viral video depicts an unidentified individual placing a white envelope on

April 30, 2024April 30, 2024

Youth Employment, Empowerment Is My Focus – Bawumia

Vice President and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has laid out his vision for addressing critical issues plaguing the country’s young population. In an address to Ghanaian youth at the newly inaugurated Youth Resource Centre in

April 29, 2024April 29, 2024

‘Dumsor’ Crisis Will Be Over Soon – Bawumia

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has assured that the ongoing erratic power supply, commonly referred to as ‘dumsor’, will soon be resolved. Speaking to the Clergy and Imams in Akropong on Monday, April 29, during