NPRA Halts SSNIT’s Hotel Sale Talks with Rock City
The National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA) has instructed the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) to pause its ongoing negotiations with Rock City regarding the sale of four hotels. SSNIT has been in discussions with Rock City Limited, identified as the Strategic Investor, concerning the sale of Labadi Beach …
Read More »Parliamentary Committee Established to Consider Pension Scheme for MPs
In light of concerns regarding the welfare of former Members of Parliament (MPs), the Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Andrew Asiamah Amoako, has created an eight-member ad hoc committee to investigate the feasibility of a pension scheme for MPs. The committee’s formation follows suggestions from both the Minority and Majority …
Read More »Kwaku Kwarteng Reassigned as Spokesperson for Economy Committee
The Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has appointed Kwaku Kwarteng, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Obuasi West, as the spokesperson for the newly established Economy Committee. This change follows allegations against Kwarteng, who currently chairs the Finance Committee, of obstructing the approval of tax waivers for companies under the One …
Read More »Mahama Donates GH¢50,000 to Sanitation Team, Buz Stop Boys
Former President John Dramani Mahama has praised the Buz Stop Boys, a sanitation team, for their outstanding patriotic volunteerism dedicated to achieving a cleaner, healthier, and better Ghana. In a statement from the Office of the former President, shared with the Ghana News Agency, it was announced that Mahama donated …
Read More »NDC Withdraws Assin Central Parliamentary Candidate Over Alleged Misconduct
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has withdrawn Nurein Shiabu Migyimah as its parliamentary candidate for Assin Central due to allegations of immoral behavior and actions against party principles. Complaints against Nurein Shiabu Migyimah led the NDC’s Central Regional Functional Executive Committee (R-FEC) to conduct thorough investigations and deliberations. The committee …
Read More »“If We Are Not Careful, What Is Happening in Kenya Will Be Replicated in Ghana” – Dr. Nyaho-Tamakloe
Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, a founding member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has urged Ghanaian leaders to avoid taking citizens for granted in light of recent events in Kenya. He cautions that if politicians prioritize their interests over the needs of the people who elected them, Ghana could experience similar …
Read More »Efforts underway to ensure Ghanaian MPs safe return from Kenya – Parliament
Parliament has recognized reports involving five Members of Parliament (MPs) entangled in a violent demonstration in Kenya on Tuesday, June 25. The High Commission of Ghana in Kenya has confirmed that the five MPs, along with an accompanying officer, are currently safe and secure. This information was detailed in a …
Read More »Kenyan President Ruto Rejects and Withdraws Controversial Finance Bill
Kenyan President William Ruto has withdrawn and rejected the contentious Finance Bill 2024 following widespread protests and violence across the country on Tuesday, June 25. Protesters stormed the National Assembly, setting part of the parliament building ablaze and clashing with police. The demonstrations, led by youth, were ignited by the …
Read More »Bawumia Nominates Opoku Prempeh as Running Mate to Akufo-Addo
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has recommended Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the current Energy Minister and known as NAPO, as his running mate to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. Sources from the presidency revealed to Citi News that a meeting took place on Tuesday …
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