Field officers engaged by the Electoral Commission (EC) for the 2023 district-level elections have raised complaints about the prolonged delay in receiving their allowances. These officers played critical roles during the elections, which involved the training and deployment of over 100,000 officials to 38,000 polling stations nationwide in December of …
Read More »Ghana Aims to Become West Africa’s ICT Hub – Minister Ursula Owusu-Ekuful
During the 12th Information Communications Technology for Development (ICT4D) Conference in Accra, the Minister of Communications and Digitalisation, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to utilizing technology to drive development and bolster economic growth. Mrs. Owusu-Ekuful highlighted the crucial role of technology in shaping Ghana’s future, noting significant progress in …
Read More »Attorney General Responds to Alban Bagbin Claims of Suit at the Supreme Court Preventing Him From Continuing With the Vetting of Ministerial Nominees
In response to Speaker Alban Bagbin’s statement regarding the Parliament’s decision to halt the approval process for ministerial nominees, the Attorney-General has issued a detailed response clarifying the legal status of the situation. The Attorney-General, in a letter dated March 21, 2024, addressed to Speaker Bagbin, highlighted several key points …
Read More »The Culture and Democracy of Ghana are Supreme, and I Will do Everything Legally Possible to Safeguard Them – Alban Bagbin
Alban Bagbin, the Speaker of Parliament, has declared his commitment to protect Ghana’s democracy from any attempts by the government to undermine it. He issued a strong warning against actions that could jeopardize the sovereignty of Ghanaians during his tenure as Speaker. Bagbin’s statement was prompted by a letter …
Read More »President Akufo-Addo to Introduce ‘Ghana Smart Schools Project’ on March 25th for Enhanced E-Learning
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is set to unveil the ‘Ghana Smart Schools Project’ on Monday, March 25, 2024, as a groundbreaking initiative aimed at improving e-learning and digitalization across the country. The project will be implemented in all Senior High Schools (SHSs) and Technical and Vocational Education and Training …
Read More »EC denies claims of missing biometric verification devices
The Electoral Commission (EC) has refuted allegations of the theft of seven Biometric Verification Devices (BVRs) from its storage facilities. During a press conference in Accra, Deputy Chairperson in charge of Operations, Samuel Tettey, stated that no BVDs had been stolen, responding to claims made by Minority Leader, Dr. Cassiel …
Read More »Speaker Halts Approval of Akufo-Addo’s Ministerial Nominees Until Suit Challenging their Appointment is Determined
Parliament has decided to suspend the vetting and approval process of President Akufo-Addo’s nominated Ministers and Deputy Ministers of State. This decision comes in response to an interlocutory injunction filed at the Supreme Court by Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, MP for South Dayi. Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, announced this development on …
Read More »Parliament Threatens Action Against Finance Ministry Over GH¢6bn Common Fund Arrears
The First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Joseph Osei-Owusu, has warned the Finance Ministry of possible confrontation if it fails to provide clarity on its GH¢6 billion debt to the District Assembly Common Fund by the end of June 2024. This warning comes after revelations by Benjamin Kpodo, the MP for …
Read More »I’m Mobilizing Funds to Buy Either Chelsea or Manchester United – Nana Kwame Bediako
In a recent interview, Nana Kwame Bediako, popularly known as Cheddar, has revealed his ambitious plan to acquire either Chelsea FC or Manchester United, aiming to showcase African leadership capability in the global sports arena. Expressing his passion for sports, Cheddar emphasized his vision to advance the development of football, …
Read More »IMF Urges Inclusive Society Amid Ghana’s Anti-Gay Legislation Controversy
The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, has stressed the significance of inclusivity following Ghana’s Parliament’s approval of the anti-gay bill. During an interview on Citi TV’s The Point of View with Bernard Avle, Georgieva underscored the need for all Ghanaians to participate fully in the …
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