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April 15, 2024April 15, 2024

NPP Opens Akan, La Dadekotopon Parliamentary Primaries Nomination

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) will open nominations for parliamentary primary elections for the Akan and La Dadekotopon constituencies on Monday, April 15, 2024. In a statement issued and signed on Thursday, April 11 by the General Secretary of the party,

April 13, 2024April 13, 2024

2024 Polls: Don’t Spread Fake News, Promote National Unity – Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has called on Ghanaians to remain vigilant against the proliferation of fake news in the run-up to the December polls. Emphasizing the potential for fake news to stoke unrest during elections, the president stressed the importance

April 12, 2024April 12, 2024

Ghanaian Worker Productivity: A Comparative Look With Togo

Economist Professor Stephen Adei raises concerns about Ghanaian worker productivity compared to neighboring Togo. Professor Adei's Research: His studies suggest Ghanaian workers rank lower in productivity on a global scale. He also found Ghanaian workers to be less productive than their Togolese

April 12, 2024April 12, 2024

Dr. Bawumia Declares Opposition To LGBTQI+

Vice President and presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has made his stance on the LGBTQI+ issue clear. Addressing the gathered Muslim faithful in Kumasi during the Eid celebrations, Dr. Bawumia stated that his views on

April 12, 2024April 12, 2024

‘I’m Shocked’ – Mahama On Excessive Import Duty

Flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has expressed surprise at the multiple levies and taxes imposed on imported vehicles at the port. Addressing members of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) in Accra, the former

April 11, 2024April 11, 2024

You Are A Humble And Listening Leader – GUTA President Tells Mahama

President of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), has praised the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama, characterising him as a humble and open-minded leader. Dr. Joseph Obeng reflecting on a past encounter with Mr. Mahama during

April 10, 2024April 10, 2024

Ghana Bar Association Says Current Anti-Corruption Laws Counterproductive

The Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA), Saviour Kudze, has raised concerns about how effective the 1992 constitution is in combating corruption in the country. Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express, Mr Kudze expressed strong reservations about existing legislations, asserting

April 10, 2024April 10, 2024

Bawumia Says Govt Has Removed All Ghost Names From The Public Payroll System

Vice President, Dr Bawumia says the government has removed all ghost names from the public payroll system. His announcement comes two months after the Controller and Accountant General, Kwasi Kwaning-Bosompem made a similar declaration. Mr. Kwaning-Bosompem who was speaking at the

April 10, 2024April 10, 2024

Order Forensic Audit Of All Scholarships Awarded Since 2017 – Minority To OSP

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has urged the Special Prosecutor to audit the operations of the Scholarship Secretariat. They said revelations published by The Fourth Estate, make such an exercise by the Kissi Agyebeng-led Office of the Special Prosecutor an imperative.

April 8, 2024April 8, 2024

Prioritise National Peace Ahead Of December 7 Polls – Minister Tells Election Actors

The Electoral Commission (EC), political parties, security agencies and other key actors in the political space have been urged to prioritise the national interest by playing their respective roles without fear or favour to ensure a peaceful election on December 7,