I will investigate $77m ambulance maintenance contract – Mintah Akandoh
By Ashiadey Dotse Minister-designate for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has promised to investigate the controversial $77 million ambulance maintenance contract if approved by Parliament. Speaking during his vetting on Friday, January 31, 2025, Mr. Akandoh expressed concerns about the contract between the Ministry of Health and the company responsible for maintaining Ghana’s ambulances. “I have […]
I’ll use technology to reform passport regime – Ablakwa pledges
By Ashiadey Dotse The Minister nominee for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has promised to introduce technology-driven reforms to improve Ghana’s passport application and issuance process. Appearing before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Friday, Mr. Ablakwa said the current passport system needs urgent modernisation to make it more efficient, transparent, and accessible to all Ghanaians. He […]
President Mahama nominates Dr Johnson Asiamah as Bank of Ghana Governor
President John Mahama has nominated Dr Johnson Asiamah as the new Governor of the Bank of Ghana, pending approval by the Council of State. The nomination comes after the current Governor, Dr Ernest Addison, requested to proceed on leave ahead of his retirement on 31 March 2025. The announcement was contained in a statement signed […]
Sports Minister designate Kofi Adams vows to scrap 10% betting tax
By Kwame Bediako Sport and Recreation Minister-designate Kofi Adams has announced plans to eliminate the ten percent tax on betting winnings. Speaking on Sporty FM, Kofi Adams made it clear that taxing individual winnings is not a sustainable practice, especially when betting companies are already subjected to taxation. Adams expressed his views on the taxation […]
I will establish Consular Fund to support Ghanaians abroad – Okudzeto Ablakwa
By Ashiadey Dotse The Minister-designate for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has pledged to establish a consular fund to support Ghanaians in distress abroad if approved as a minister. Mr. Ablakwa, during his vetting on Friday, January 31, 2025, with the appointment committee, highlighted the challenges faced by Ghanaian embassies and high commissions in assisting […]
Ghana remains friends of all, enemies to none – Okudzeto Ablakwa
By Kwame Bediako The Minister-designate for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has underscored the importance of Ghana’s diplomatic stance on the African continent. He articulated a vision of Ghana as a nation that embodies the principle of being a “friend to all and an enemy to none,” aiming to foster cooperation and solidarity among African […]
I will review and improve drone services – Mintah Akandoh
By Ashiadey Dotse The Minister-designate for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has promised to review and improve the medical drone delivery service if approved for the position. During his vetting before the Appointments Committee on Friday, January 31, 2025, Mr. Akandoh acknowledged that the use of drones to deliver essential medicines to remote areas is a […]
Parliament vets minister nominee for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa
Parliament has vetted Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Minister-designate for Foreign Affairs, following his nomination by President John Mahama. Watch here: More stories here
I will not cancel any contract without justification – Mintah Akandoh
By Ashiadey Dotse The Health Minister nominee, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has promised not to unfairly cancel contracts in the health sector if approved for the role. He gave this assurance when he appeared before the Appointments Committee on Friday, January 31. Mr. Akandoh stressed the importance of private businesses in developing the country and said […]
Vetting chaos: Group condemns vandalism, demands swift action
By Edzorna Francis Mensah Pressure Group, ONEGHANA MOVEMENT has condemned what it describes as acts of vandalism during ministerial vetting in Parliament and called on the IGP and Attorney-General to immediately and as a matter of upholding the rule of law, investigate, arrest, and initiate criminal processes against any person culpable in the destruction of […]
Kantamanto fire victims get relief as GCB Bank unveils special loan package
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Kantamanto fire outbreak victims are said to have breathed a sigh of relief after Ghana Commercial Bank (GCB Bank) rolled out a special loan package for them. The special loan package forms part of efforts by GCB Bank to support its Micro and small enterprise customers whose businesses were destroyed in […]
Parliament vets minister nominee for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh
Parliament has vetted Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, the Minister-designate for Health, following his nomination by President John Dramani Mahama. Watch here: More stories here
Kofi Adams to review GFA’s new technical team amid player concerns over Otto Addo
By Kwame Bediako Minister for Sports and Recreation Designate, Hon. Kofi Adams, has announced that he will be reviewing the recent appointments made by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to the Black Stars’ technical team. In a candid interview with Sporty FM on Friday, January 31, 2025, Adams expressed that this review would be among […]
Dr Omane Boamah approved as Defence Minister
Parliament has unanimously approved Dr Edward Kofi Omane Boamah as the new Minister of Defence. The approval came after a thorough vetting process by an 11-member Committee on Tuesday, January 28. According to the ninth Committee report, “The Committee found the nominee competent, knowledgeable, and well-suited for his ministerial role.” This endorsement paved way for […]
