Tag Archives: Politics

The Speaker of Ghana’s Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has made a controversial statement regarding the Affirmative Action Bill. Bagbin declared that the bill, introduced under a certificate of urgency, will not be passed during his tenure. During a Breakfast Meeting commemorating 30 years of Parliamentary Democracy, Bagbin voiced his strong opposition …

During his recent ‘Building Ghana Tour’ in the Bono Region, former President John Dramani Mahama pledged to eliminate teacher licensure exams, sparking controversy within educational circles. He argued that subjecting teacher trainees to an extra assessment after completing rigorous four-year Bachelor of Education programs was unnecessary. Dr. Clement Apaak, Deputy …

In a recent address to a bustling crowd during his tour of the north, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the Vice President and Flagbearer of the NPP, critiqued former President John Mahama’s plan to implement a 24-hour economy if re-elected, labeling it as an ill-conceived policy. Dr. Bawumia expressed skepticism regarding the …

Residents of Samsam and surrounding areas within the Ga West Municipality have taken to the streets to voice their deep concern over the appalling condition of their roads. The roads, characterized by dust, gaping potholes, and rough terrain, link to critical areas such as the Pokuase-Nsawam interchange and parts of …

In a bid to combat Ghana’s persistent issue of youth unemployment, the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) has initiated a program aiming to create a minimum of twenty thousand sustainable jobs within two years. Recognizing the long-standing challenge of high youth unemployment being a threat to national security, this move is …

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has commenced procedures to incorporate the cost of dialysis for kidney patients within the Health Insurance Scheme. The initiative, currently underway through NHIA’s regional offices, involves gathering data from teaching hospitals where dialysis procedures are performed, aimed at evaluating feasibility for further steps. Mr. …

John Dramani Mahama, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, has unveiled plans to revolutionize Ghana’s cashew processing sector should he secure victory in the 2024 elections. Emphasizing the significance of agricultural advancement, Mahama outlined a bold strategy to transform the current practice of exporting raw cashew nuts to India. He …

Former President John Dramani Mahama, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, has announced plans to eliminate the teacher licensure exams if he assumes the presidency again. Speaking during his “Building Ghana Tour” in Wenchi, Bono Region, Mahama criticized the teacher certification program, deeming it unnecessary due to existing exam requirements …

John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of Ghana’s National Democratic Congress (NDC), has emphasized a commitment to fulfilling the party’s pledges without making false assurances. During his visit to Wenchi in the Bono Region as part of his nationwide tour, Mahama assured the community’s chiefs and elders that the NDC, known …

The Chairman of the Greater Accra Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), Tsonam Cleanse Akpeloo, has commended the government for its recent actions in the 2024 budget, particularly praising the removal of specific taxes. One notable mention in Akpeloo’s commendation was the elimination of taxes imposed on locally manufactured sanitary pads. …