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February 26, 2024February 26, 2024

Extraordinary Summit Of ECOWAS Heads Of States Ends In Abuja

The Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government has ended its extraordinary summit convened in the Nigerian capital Abuja to discuss the Political, Peace and Security situation in the ECOWAS sub-region. The meeting chaired by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of

February 23, 2024February 23, 2024

NPP National Council Confirms Afenyo-Markin As Majority Leader, Patricia Appiagyei Is Deputy

The National Council of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has confirmed Alexander Afenyo-Markin as the new Majority Leader after an emergency meeting on Friday (23 February). This is after Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu stepped down from his role as leader of the House on

February 22, 2024February 22, 2024

We’ll Announce Electoral Calendar Before February Ends – EC

Deputy Minister of Finance, Dr. John Kumah, has disclosed that the government collected a total of GH¢1.19 billion in revenue from the E-levy for the year 2023. From this sum, the government allocated funds to its YouStart Programme, the Ghana Enterprise

February 22, 2024February 22, 2024

Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu Steps Down As Majority Leader

Majority Leader Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has voluntarily resigned from his role with immediate effect, a decision revealed at a crucial meeting of the majority group Wednesday evening. The meeting, held at the Jubilee House’s banquet hall in Accra, was heavily guarded and

February 20, 2024February 20, 2024

Persons Behind $12m Agyapa Deal Won’t Go Unpunished In Next NDC Govt – Sammy Gyamfi

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has vowed to prosecute government officials and persons involved in the controversial $12 million expenditure on the suspended Gold Royalties Monetisation Transaction arrangement, popularly referred to as the ‘Agyapa deal’, if it emerges victorious in the

February 20, 2024February 20, 2024

NPP Reshuffles Leadership Of Majority Caucus In Parliament

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) will be making another major changes to the leadership of the Majority Caucus in Parliament as part of preparations for the upcoming elections in December. According to sources, Effutu MP, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, will replace Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu

February 19, 2024February 19, 2024

Bawumia: “Tap and Go” Transport Initiative Will Reduce Corruption

Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia says he is optimistic the rollout of the ‘Tap and Go” transport initiative will help address the menace of corruption within the state intercity and intracity transport companies. Similar to the popular Oyster Card used in the United Kingdom, “Tap and Go” is a

February 16, 2024February 16, 2024

NDC Weeps Over Disunity Among Minority Caucus

The General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, has called for unity and solidarity among Members of Parliament (MPs) from the party. Fifi Kwetey emphasized the importance of prioritizing the party and the country’s interests in their

February 16, 2024February 16, 2024

Mahama Criticizes NPP Government For Economic Challenges

Former President and Flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has once again criticized the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) for what he described as the country’s economic mess. He stated that millions of Ghanaians are grappling

February 15, 2024February 15, 2024

Timing Of Ministerial Reshuffling Problematic – Kwadwo Mpiani

A former Chief of Staff under the erstwhile Kufuor administration, Kwadwo Mpiani, has raised concerns about the timing of President Akufo-Addo's ministerial reshuffling with barely ten months to a general election. Mr Mpiani expressed reservations, noting that while the President has