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February 8, 2024February 8, 2024

Finance Ministry Not Meeting 5% ABFA Requirement – PIAC

The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC), simplified report titled, “Citizen Version 2022,” has revealed that the Ministry of Finance has failed to meet the requirement to transfer 5% of the Annual Budget Funding Amount (ABFA) to the District Assembly Common

February 8, 2024February 8, 2024

Newborns To Receive Ghana Card Numbers – Bawumia

Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has stated that Ghana card numbers will soon be issued to newborns in Ghana. In his address at the UPSA auditorium, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), outlined his visionary initiative

February 8, 2024February 8, 2024

Government Suspends 15% VAT On Electricity

The Ministry of Finance has directed the Electricity Company of Ghana, Ltd (ECG) and the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCO) to suspend the implementation of 15% VAT on electricity directive. Organised Labour has scheduled next Tuesday (13 February) to embark on a demonstration

February 7, 2024February 7, 2024

I’ll Abolish E-Levy As President – Bawumia

The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has stated that he will abolish the tax on electronic financial transaction also known as E-levy, if elected President of Ghana. The controversial tax was introduced in 2022, and prior to the introduction, Vice President

February 7, 2024February 7, 2024

I Would Have No More Than 50 Ministers And Deputies – Dr Bawumia

The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has said he would have no more than 50 ministers and deputy ministers if elected as president in this year’s elections. He said this while delivering an address at the

February 7, 2024February 7, 2024

I’ll Cause To Be Published Online Details Of All Public Contracts For Public Scrutiny – Bawumia

The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Dr Mahamadu Bawumia has outlined his vision for Ghana. Among his visions, he said he cause to be published online details of all public contracts for public scrutiny. Delivering an address at the

February 7, 2024February 7, 2024

High Attrition Rate In Parliament Makes Ghana A Laughing Stock – Majority Leader

The Majority Leader in Parliament, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu says he is worried over the rate with which experienced lawmakers are exiting parliament either voluntarily or were voted against in their respective parliamentary primaries. He says Ghana is currently described as one of

February 7, 2024February 7, 2024

Plot To Remove IGP: Committee Will Not Serve Anyone’s Interest – Atta Akyea

The Chairman of the Ad hoc Committee of Parliament investigating has the alleged clandestine plot to remove the Inspector General of Police Dr George Akuffo Dampare, has reiterated the committees' commitment to produce a balanced report on its investigations. Samuel Atta

February 7, 2024

Akufo-Addo To Deliver State Of the Nation Address On 27 February

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is expected to deliver the State of the Nation Address (SONA) in Parliament on Tuesday 27 February. Majority Leader and Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu announced this on Tuesday, (6 February) when Parliament reconvened. This is in accordance

February 6, 2024February 6, 2024

New Standing Orders Require MPs To Recite National Pledge And Undergo Roll Call

Starting from Tuesday, February 6, parliamentary sessions will kick off with the recitation of the National Pledge, signifying the implementation of the new standing orders. This significant amendment in the new standing orders mandates heads of institutions to personally appear before