The controversial Electronic Transfer Levy (E-levy) has finally been passed at the second reading stage on Tuesday, March 29, 2022. The second reading of the levy saw the bill being adopted at the reduced rate of 1.5% from the initial proposed rate of 1.75%. Members of the Majority also deliberated …
Read More »Minority Stages A Walk Out On Controversial E-Levy [Watch]
The Minority staged a walkout in Parliament during the consideration of the controversial Electronic Transfer Levy (E-levy) at the second reading stage on Tuesday, March 29, 2022. The second reading of the levy saw the bill being adopted at the reduced rate of 1.5% from the initial proposed rate of …
Read More »Bedridden NPP MP Carried To Parliament In Ambulance To Vote On E-Levy; Video Goes Viral
Bedridden Minister for Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs and MP for Ahanta West, Ebenezer Kojo, reportedly brought to Parliament in ambulance to help the Majority pass the E-Levy. MP for Ahanta West who also doubles as Minister for Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ebenezer Kojo Kum is said to be bedridden and …
Read More »I’ll Complete The 111 Hospitals I Promised Before I Leave Office – Akufo-Addo Assures Ghanaians
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has reiterated his pledge to add one hundred and one district hospitals to the current ones before he exits power in 2024. According to him, plans are far advanced for the projects to be completed before a new a government is sworn in 2025. Speaking …
Read More »President Akufo-Addo Opens Parties, Rallies, Others At Full Capacity
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has announced in his 28th Covid update that Outdoor functions at sporting events, entertainment spots, political rallies and funerals may resume at full capacity, again, as long as all persons at these events are fully vaccinated According to him, “all in-person activities, such as those …
Read More »‘Restore Road Tolls To Generate More Money’ – Minority Tells Gov’t
The Minority in parliament is demanding a reintroduction of the collection of road tolls in the country. According to the Minority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu, the scrapping of road tolls is denying government of revenue. Reacting to the measures instituted by government to revive the economy, Haruna Iddrisu among other things …
Read More »Akufo-Addo To Deliver State Of The Nation Address On Wednesday
President Akufo-Addo is finally set to deliver the State of the Nation Address in Parliament next week Wednesday. This is according to Habib Iddrisu, who is the Deputy Majority Whip. The President was scheduled to appear before the House last three weeks but that constitutional obligation was postponed indefinitely, a …
Read More »“The Hypocrisy In Ghana Makes Me Sick To My Stomach” – Sam George Fumes Over The State Of Ghana Under Nana Addo
Ghana is experiencing one of it’s highest economic hardships under the NPP government led by President Nana Akufo-Addo. Since the beginning of the Ghanaians have witnessed increase in fuel prices, the depreciation of the cedi, the dollar keeps rising and to make things worst transport fares are being increased almost …
Read More »Gov’t Won’t Roll Back Free SHS, Other Flagship Programs – Ofori-Atta
Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta says all its flagship programs including the ambitious Free Senior High School (SHS) policy will continue to run regardless of the challenges confronting the country’s economy. This is contrary to earlier suggestions by the Minister responsible for Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah that all 16 flagship programs …
Read More »Ablakwa Donates Two Months Salary To NSS Personnel In His Constituency
Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has donated his two months salary to the National Service Scheme (NSS) District Office in North Tongu to help cushion NSS personnel in his constituency. The MP’s kind gesture comes in the wake of reports over the weekend that National Service …
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