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Ghana Catholic Bishops Raise Alarm Over Rampant Corruption in the Country 

The President of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference, Rev. Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi, has voiced grave concerns about the widespread and uncontrolled corruption suffocating Ghana. During the inauguration of the 2023 plenary assembly in the Sunyani Diocese on November 13, 2023, Rev. Gyamfi highlighted the alarming situation of the country’s continued …

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Supreme Court Dismisses Ken Kuranchie’s Challenge to Mahama’s Eligibility for 2024 Elections

The Supreme Court has ruled against the application by Ken Kuranchie, the editor of Daily Searchlight, which sought to contest John Dramani Mahama’s eligibility to run in the upcoming 2024 elections. Kuranchie’s application was deemed flawed by the apex court, citing its deficiencies. Filed in June 2023, the case targeted …

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Economist Dr. Patrick Assuming Urges Emphasis on Tax Compliance, Not New Taxes in 2024 Budget

Economist Dr. Patrick Assuming emphasized the necessity for the 2024 budget to concentrate on enhancing tax compliance instead of introducing fresh taxes. Ahead of the impending presentation of the government’s 2024 Annual Budget Statement and Economic Policy by Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to Parliament on November 15, 2023, there have …

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Repairing Traffic Lights is at the Same Cost as Replacing Them – Ministry of Road and Highways

The Ministry of Roads and Highways has initiated a nationwide effort to fix malfunctioning traffic lights throughout Ghana. They are working in conjunction with the Ghana Police to enforce legal consequences against those responsible for damaging public road infrastructure, particularly traffic lights, as it’s led to increased vehicular accidents, theft, …

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Ken Ofori Atta Set to Present 2024 Budget On Wednesday

Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta is set to unveil the 2024 Annual Budget Statement and Economic Policy in Parliament on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. Leading up to this event, there have been demands for the government to significantly curtail its spending in order to address the struggling economy. Kenneth Thompson, the …

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No Decision Can Be Taken Within the NPP Without Consulting Me – Kennedy Agyapong

Kennedy Agyapong, the Member of Parliament for Assin Central, has emphasized his significant role within the New Patriotic Party (NPP), declaring that crucial decisions within the party will not be made without seeking his input. Agyapong conveyed this message during a celebratory “Showdown” Thanksgiving event organized for his supporters and …

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Ghana Remains Hopeful for IMF Second Tranche Loan – Finance Ministry Clarifies Deadline

The Ministry of Finance has provided clarification regarding Ghana’s status in relation to the disbursement of the second tranche of a $600 million loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Contrary to previous reports, Ghana did not miss the November 1 deadline for this disbursement. In a statement released on …

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Ghana Police Deny Approval for #OccupyJulorbiHouse Protest 2.0 during Christmas Festivities

Conveners of the #FixTheCountry and #OccupyJulorbiHouse movements have been informed by the Ghana Police Service that their planned protest scheduled for December will not be permitted due to the upcoming Christmas and New Year celebrations. The Police Service cited concerns about the mingling of peaceful demonstrators with political figures from …

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NPP to Organize Parliamentary Primaries in Unrepresented Constituencies

The governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced its plans to host an extraordinary constituency delegates conference on Saturday, December 2, 2023, with the purpose of selecting parliamentary candidates for constituencies where the party currently lacks parliamentary representation. A press release issued by the NPP and endorsed by its general …

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Parliament Summons Interior Minister Ambrose Dery Over Fatal Shooting in Toflokpo

  Parliament has requested the presence of Interior Minister Ambrose Dery to deliver a comprehensive report regarding the recent tragic shooting incident in Sege, Greater Accra Region, resulting in the loss of one life. A clash between Ada residents and the salt mining firm Electrochem Ghana culminated in a violent …

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