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April 26, 2024April 26, 2024

€16m Solar Power Plant Opens In Ghana’s Upper West Region

President Nana Akufo-Addo has inaugurated a €16million 15-megawatt (MW) phase II solar power project, with GH¢30million in counterpart funding by the Volta River Authority (VRA), in Kaleo, Nadowli Kaleo District of the Upper West Region. The investment aims to improve the

April 25, 2024April 25, 2024

I’m Committed To Improving Ghana’s Power Supply – Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says his government will continue to invest in the power sector to improve the electricity supply in the country. Speaking at the commissioning of a 15-megawatt solar power plant in Kaleo in the Upper West Region,

April 25, 2024April 25, 2024

We’ll Prosecute Corrupt Officials Under Akufo-Addo’s Govt – Prof Opoku-Agyemang

Prof Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, the running mate of NDC flagbearer John Dramani Mahama for the 2024 general elections, has vowed to hold accountable any official involved in the misappropriation of state resources during Akufo-Addo’s administration. She made these commitments during her

April 24, 2024April 24, 2024

Supreme Court Declares Payment Of Wages To Spouses Of President, VP Unconstitutional

The Supreme Court has in two separate judgments declared as unconstitutional the payment of wages to the spouses of the President and Vice President. The two cases were filed by South Dayi Member of Parliament (MP) Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor and the

April 24, 2024April 24, 2024

Mahama Urges Dialogue Over Suppression In Education Sector

John Dramani Mahama, former President of the Republic and flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has stated that suppressing free speech, victimising and intimidating stakeholders in the education sector will not resolve the issues at hand. He said the best

April 24, 2024April 24, 2024

Ghana Union Of Students Leaders Vow Action Against GETFUND Allocation Cuts

The President of the National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS), Mr Daniel Oppong Kyeremeh has threatened to lead daily demonstrations against government if it does consciously work to remove the cap placed on GETFUND allocations to schools in the country. Addressing

April 23, 2024April 23, 2024

Declaration Of Assets Must Not Be Confidential – Osafo-Maafo

Senior Presidential Advisor Yaw Osafo-Maafo is advocating for increased transparency in the declaration of assets owned by public officials, emphasising its critical role in bolstering accountability within Ghana’s governance framework. Osafo-Maafo pointed out that while current regulations mandate public officials, including

April 22, 2024April 22, 2024

I’ll Address Free SHS Challenges If Elected President – Mahama

John Dramani Mahama, flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), has affirmed that a future NDC government will give top priority to resolving the issues surrounding the implementation of the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy. This pledge comes in

April 22, 2024April 22, 2024

Allow Bawumia To Freely Choose A Running Mate – NPP Group

A group of New Patriotic Party (NPP) executives, including grassroots members and non-party individuals who are fervent supporters of Dr. Mahammudu Bawumia, the party’s Flagbearer, has urged everyone to respect his autonomy in choosing his running mate without undue pressure. Known

April 22, 2024April 22, 2024

EC Clears Six To Contest Ejisu By-Election

Six candidates have been cleared by the Electoral Commission, EC to contest in the upcoming Ejisu by-election in the Ashanti Region scheduled for Tuesday, April 30, 2024. The Ejisu seat has been vacant since March 7, 2024, following the death of