Kwame Agbodza backs sea defence project for Ketu South
The Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has stated that the government does not currently consider it necessary to declare a state of emergency in Ketu South, despite…
Mahama assures tidal wave victims of gov’t commitment to ameliorate their plight
Salakope and Agavedzi, two coastal communities in the Ketu South Municipality of the Volta Region, have been grappling with severe devastation caused by recurrent tidal waves. In response to their…
We’ll ensure all unfairly dismissed workers are reinstated – Ntim Fordjour
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin South and former Deputy Minister of Education, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has pledged to ensure that all teachers who were unfairly dismissed from…
Mahama has done very well in his honeymoon period – Prof Adei
Renowned economist and former Chairman of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), Professor Stephen Adei, has praised President John Dramani Mahama for his performance during his first 100 days in…
68th Independence Day celebrations will cost only a tenth of 2024 amount – Kwakye Ofosu
The Minister of State in charge of Government Communication, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has announced that Ghana’s 68th Independence Day celebrations will cost only a tenth of the amount spent last…
Minority’s motion to probe post-Dec. 7 dismissals blocked
The Minority in Parliament has been blocked from moving a motion seeking a parliamentary probe into the dismissal of workers employed after December 7. The motion, filed by the Minority…
There are less than 60 political appointees at Presidency – Kwakye Ofosu
The Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Ofosu Kwakye, has told Parliament that there are currently fewer than 60 presidential staffers working at the Presidency, alongside fewer…
- 24 Hour Economy , Economy , Ghana , MP's Corner , News , NPP , Parliament
- March 6, 2025
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“Programme baako, definitions bebree” – Oppong Nkrumah mocks 24-hour economy
Former Information Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has criticized the government for its failure to clearly define and explain key economic policies, particularly the much-touted 24-hour economy. Speaking on the floor…
None of the Agenda 111 hospitals is operational; $1.4b needed for completion – Health Minister
The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, says some of the Agenda 111 hospital projects inaugurated by the erstwhile government are still under construction, emphasizing that none of them is…
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- March 4, 2025
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Former NSS deputy boss Gifty Oware-Mensah arrives in Ghana
Gifty Oware-Mensah, the former Deputy Executive Director of Ghana’s National Service Scheme (NSS) and a current member of the Ghana Football Association’s (GFA) Executive Council, has returned to Ghana following…
Apologize and retract, or I will expose how we lost 2024 elections – NPP MP warns party over report
In a recent development within Ghana’s New Patriotic Party (NPP), Stephen Amoah, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Nhyiaeso in the Ashanti Region, has issued a stern warning to the…
- Economy , Finance , Ghana , MP's Corner , News
- March 4, 2025
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Finance Minister Ato Forson warns of ongoing economic crisis at National Economic Dialogue
Ghana’s economic crisis is far from over, Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has cautioned, as he painted a stark picture of the country’s financial state at the National Economic…
Consumers cannot be forced to pay higher tariffs to cover ECG’s inefficiencies – Ato Forson calls for reform
Electricity distribution company, Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), is at the center of a financial crisis, draining billions from the national budget while struggling with inefficiencies and revenue losses. This…
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- March 4, 2025
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Former Lands Minister Samuel Jinapor calls for clarity on proposed Gold Board
The former Lands and Natural Resources Minister, Samuel A. Jinapor, has urged the government to clarify issues surrounding the proposed Gold Board. The Damongo MP argues that the concept raises…
We need to fix structural economic issues – Stephen Amoah
The former Deputy Finance Minister, Dr Stephen Amoah, has stressed the urgent need for Ghana to address fundamental economic issues to achieve long-term stability. Speaking on JoyNews PM Express on Monday, March…
I ordered arrest of Ameyaw Ekumfi – Attorney-General
The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has confirmed that he authorized the arrest of the former Board Chairman of the Public Procurement Authority (PPA), Prof. Christopher Ekumfi…
IMANI proposes a RESET on governance to revitalize Ghana’s economy
The founding president and CEO of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has proposed a radical approach to governance reform aimed at tackling Ghana’s entrenched public financial mismanagement. Speaking at the National…
We’ll resist any attempt to smuggle in new taxes or increase others – Minority warns
The Minority caucus in parliament has warned that it will strongly oppose any move by the government to introduce new taxes or increase existing ones, warning that such measures will…
Mahama underperformed in his 1st term while Akufo-Addo over-performed – Minority
The Minority caucus in Parliament has criticized President John Mahama’s assessment of the economy, insisting that he under-performed during his first term while former President Akufo-Addo over-performed. Addressing a press…
Mahama is back again with blame game – Minority insists
The Minority has accused President John Dramani Mahama of engaging in yet another round of blame game as he leads the National Economic Dialogue. Addressing a press conference on Monday,…
