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June 27, 2024June 27, 2024

KENYA UNREST: MP BEMOAN LACK OF EMERGENCY EXIT AT GHANA’S PARLIAMENT

Member of Parliament for Asuogyaman Constituency, Hon. Thomas Ampem Nyarko has bemoaned the lack of emergency exit in Ghana’s Parliament amid the unrest in Kenya. The angry protestors stormed the country’s parliament bringing parliamentary business to a halt protesting against a

June 27, 2024June 27, 2024

BAWUMIA PRESENTS OPOKU PREMPEH’S NAME AS CHOICE OF RUNNING MATE TO AKUFO-ADDO

According to credible reports, flagbearer of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has consulted President Akufo-Addo on his choice of a running mate for the December 7 presidential election.Per sources, a meeting took place last night

June 27, 2024June 27, 2024

NDC’S RETURN TO IPAC HAS BEEN BENEFICIAL – JEAN MENSA

Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Mensa, says the National Democratic Congress’s (NDC) return to the Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) has been very fruitful, as the party has offered valuable input to improve Ghana's electoral system. The NDC boycotted IPAC

June 27, 2024June 27, 2024

Minority Denies Opposition To Free SHS Bill, Calls For Educational Reforms

The Minority caucus has clarified its stance on the Free Senior High School (SHS) bill, emphasising that they are not opposed to the initiative. Instead, they are urging the government to address existing challenges in the educational sector. This comes after

June 26, 2024June 26, 2024

GHANA HIGH COMMISSION IN KENYA WARNS AGAINST TRAVEL AMIDST UNREST

Ghana’s High Commissioner to Kenya, Damptey Bediako Asare, is advising Ghanaians to be cautious about travelling to Kenya due to escalating protests in the East African country. Protesters have launched what they call "7 Days of Rage," with street marches against

June 26, 2024June 26, 2024

Kusi Boateng Loses Appeal to Silence Ablakwa on National Cathedral

The Court of Appeal has thrown out an application filed by Rev. Victor Kusi Boateng, Secretary to the Board of Trustees of the National Cathedral project. The suit sought to restrain the Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa

June 26, 2024June 26, 2024

MAHAMA WILL STILL GRANT AMNESTY TO CONVICTED GALAMSEY MINERS – SPECIAL AID

A Special Aide for former President John Mahama has said that his next government will look into granting amnesty to alleged illegal miners awaiting prosecution in jail and some convicted miners. Speaking to the media, Joyce Bawa-Mogtari said that it is

June 25, 2024June 25, 2024

President Akufo-Addo Assures Free, Fair, Peaceful Elections

In a bid to uphold Ghana’s democratic values and ensure a transparent electoral process, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has pledged to guarantee that the upcoming December 7 elections are free, fair, and peaceful. Reaffirming his commitment to democratic principles, President

June 25, 2024June 25, 2024

Market Queen Mothers Endorse NAPO As Ideal Running Mate For Bawumia

Queen Mothers of the Kejetia and Race Course Markets have endorsed the Energy Minister and Member of Parliament (MP) for Manhyia South, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh aka Napo as the ideal Running Mate for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. They explained that Napo

June 25, 2024June 25, 2024

Govt To Release GH¢1.5bn For Failed Banks Customers

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has instructed the Ministry of Finance to earmark GH¢1.5 billion for customers impacted by the banking sector clean-up in Ghana. The announcement was made by Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam during a UK Town Hall