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Former President Mahama Celebrates 65th Birthday with Generous Donation to Dodowa Hospital

On his 65th birthday, former President John Dramani Mahama marked the occasion by paying a visit to the Shai Osudoko District Hospital, making a significant contribution to the medical facility. Responding to an urgent appeal from the hospital’s Medical Director, Mr. Mahama generously donated essential medical equipment, including two modern …

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MP Francis Asenso-Boakye Denies Allegations of Bribery, Cites Political Motives

Francis Asenso-Boakye, the Minister for Works and Housing and Member of Parliament for Bantama, has firmly rejected allegations of bribery leveled against him by Claude Convincer Davit, a businessman. Davit claimed in a widely circulated video that in 2017, he was urged by the MP to pay money for an …

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Parliamentary Chaos Ensues as Majority MPs Walk Out During Approval of 2024 Budget

In a tumultuous session within Parliament today, the Majority Members of Parliament staged a walkout during the critical processes to ratify the 2024 budget, causing abrupt closure of proceedings. The heated debate surrounding the government’s 2024 Fiscal and Financial Policy Statement ended as both minority and minority leaders concluded their …

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Special Prosecutor Initiates Probe into Alleged Corruption in Ghana’s Payroll System

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has launched an investigation and corruption risk assessment targeting potential irregularities within the Government of Ghana’s payroll administration. The inquiry, headed by Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng, is focused on identifying and addressing suspected corruption and related offenses. The primary objectives of this inquiry …

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Ghana to Introduce Chip-Embedded Passports in the Second Half of 2024

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has announced plans to roll out chip-embedded passports in Ghana by the second quarter of the upcoming year. This innovative move aims to complement the existing biometric passports initially, gradually phasing them out in due course. During a recent media briefing in …

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Aggrieved Gold Coast Fund Customers Protest at Finance Ministry Over Unreleased Funds

Customers of the now-defunct Gold Coast Fund Management have initiated a 32-hour protest at the Ministry of Finance, demanding the release of their locked-up funds. Approximately 100 individuals comprising this group aim to exert pressure on the government to address their financial predicaments. Several aggrieved customers shared their stories, emphasizing …

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Government Urged to Rethink Import Restrictions Amidst Backlash from Business Groups

CUTS International’s West Africa Director, Appiah Adomako Kusi, has advised the Minister of Trade and Industry, KT Hammond, to reconsider the proposed Legislative Instrument aimed at limiting imports of specific products. This advice follows a recent clash in Parliament where the Minority vehemently opposed the move. In an interview on …

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Ghana’s Minority Vows to Oppose Tax Exemptions for Companies

The Minority in Parliament of Ghana, led by Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, has declared a strong stance against proposed tax exemptions for 45 companies, citing concerns over the potential misuse of these exemptions for kickbacks and expressing alarm at the collective relief sought amounting to over 5.5 billion Ghanaian …

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President Akufo-Addo’s Non-Assent to Witchcraft Bill Allegedly Breaches Ghana’s Constitution – Minority in Parliament

Members of Ghana’s National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Parliament have raised concerns over President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s purported refusal to assent to the Witchcraft Bill, passed into an Act by Parliament several months ago. This alleged refusal, according to the NDC group, constitutes a violation of Ghana’s 1992 Republican …

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President Akufo-Addo Condemns Display of Machetes by NDC Members at Mahama’s Office

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has strongly criticized the actions of certain members affiliated with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) who were seen carrying machetes near the office of the party’s flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama. The incident, captured on camera and widely circulated, reportedly occurred during an alleged cleanup exercise …

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