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The Ministry of Finance has urged President Akufo-Addo not to approve the recently passed anti-LGBTQ bill by Parliament, citing potential significant financial repercussions for Ghana. In a statement released on Monday, March 4, the Finance Ministry cautioned that signing the bill could lead to substantial losses in World Bank financing, …

The Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC) have expressed their gratitude and satisfaction following the passage of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, popularly known as the anti-gay bill, by Ghana’s Parliament. The legislation, which criminalizes and prohibits LGBT activities, was approved on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, sparking …

The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference is urging President Akufo-Addo to focus on necessary changes to the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, also known as the Anti-LGBTQ Bill, before giving it final approval. On Wednesday, February 28, Parliament passed the bill, which imposes a jail term of 6 …

In a bid to bolster Ghana’s industrialization efforts, President Akufo-Addo has revealed plans to introduce legislation prohibiting the export of raw bauxite. This announcement came during his State of the Nation Address to the 8th Parliament. President Akufo-Addo outlined the government’s commitment to the Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation’s Four …

  President Akufo-Addo delivered his penultimate State of the Nation Address to Parliament on February 27, 2024. Please read full speech below: It is always exhilarating to be back in Parliament, and to discharge the duty, in fulfillment of Article 67 of the Constitution, of delivering to the House a …

In his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Tuesday, February 27, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo expressed optimism about Ghana’s future, stating that the country is overcoming its challenges and moving forward. He acknowledged the difficulties faced in the past but emphasized that Ghana is now on the path …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has assured the public that the recent change in leadership at the Ministry of Finance will not impact the terms agreed with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) regarding the three-year US$3 billion Extended Credit Facility (ECF) aimed at supporting Ghana’s economic policies and reforms. Following …

In a bid to enhance infrastructure development in the Ashanti Region, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has instructed the Finance Minister, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, to expedite the completion of several abandoned projects before the end of the year. These landmark projects include the Kumasi International Airport, the Okomfo Anokye …

Ghana’s President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has departed the country to attend the Munich Security Conference in Germany, followed by the 37th African Union (AU) Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.0⁰ The Munich Security Conference serves as a key platform for global discussions on security policy, with the 2024 edition on …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has made significant changes to his government’s executive, including the removal of the Minister of Finance, Mr. Ken Ofori Atta, and other officials, effective immediately. President Akufo-Addo expressed his gratitude to the outgoing ministers and deputies for their dedication and hard work during their tenure. …