Politicians creating parallel civil service – Prof. Gyampo
By Edzorna Francis Mensah Professor of Political Science at the University of Ghana, Professor Ransford Gyampo, has expressed shock at the level of partisan politics within the civil service to the extent that some civil servants attend political rallies and others wear party paraphilia openly with impunity. He said it appears the principle of neutrality […]
Election 2024: Bernard Mornah seeks to restrain EC from further activities
By Beatrice Oppon and Priscilla Owusu Ansah Flagbearer of the PNC, Bernard Mornah, has sued the Electoral Commission (EC), over his disqualification from this year’s Presidential election. In an application filed at the Accra High Court on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, Mr Mornah is seeking, among other reliefs, an order restraining the EC from carrying […]
Elections reflect values and priorities of society– Peace Council
Mrs. Joana Opare, a member of the National Peace Council‘s Governing Board, has underscored the critical role of elections as reflections of societal values and priorities. She emphasised that it was essential for citizens to engage in actions that promote peace and stability ahead of the forthcoming general elections. Speaking at the National Women Peace […]
PAC surcharges two officers of South Tongu Assembly
By Edzorna Mensah The Public Accounts Committee of Parliament, has instructed that two officers of the South Tongu Assembly be surcharged for failure to produce two JCR’s. The Chairman of PAC, James Klutse Avedzi, insists that the infraction constitutes dereliction of duty on the part of the Revenue Superintendent and the Finance Officer, hence the […]
Kpedze SHS receives Energy-Efficient Kitchen after winning 2022 National Renewable Energy Challenge
By Jones Anlimah Kpedze Senior High School in the Ho West District of the Volta Region has received a brand-new kitchen equipped with improved institutional cookstoves. The facility, provided by the Energy Commission as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), serves as a reward for the school’s victory in the 2022 Renewable Energy Challenge. […]
Democracy Hub Protest: Court remands 39 accused persons
Thirty-nine people who were part of the weekend’s street protest and were arrested by the police for unlawful acts have been remanded into custody by the Accra Circuit Court. They were part of the three day street protest organised by the pressure group, Democracy Hub. The protest, which voiced concerns over illegal small-scale mining (galamsey) […]
Hassan Ayariga vows to ban all mining and make ownership solely by government
By: Maltiti Sayida Sadick In a bold move that has already ignited debate across the country, Hassan Ayariga, the presidential candidate of the All Peoples Congress (APC), has promised a radical shift in Ghana’s economic policy. Speaking to Maltiti Sayida Sadick on the GTV Breakfast Manifesto watch segment after his manifesto launch over the weekend, […]
“If Dr. Kwame Nkrumah returns today, he will collapse before reaching Accra” – Dr. Hassan Ayariga
By: Maltiti Sayida Sadicxk In a candid interview on GTV Breakfast’s Manifesto Watch segment, Dr. Hassan Ayariga, presidential candidate of the All Peoples Congress (APC), delivered a stinging assessment of Ghana’s current state, declaring that if Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, the nation’s founding father, was to return today, “he will collapse before he gets to Accra.” […]
Democracy Hub protests: Ama Governor, eight others remanded in Police custody; back in Court October 8
By Beatrice Oppon A Lawyer, Elorm Ama Ababio, popularly known as Ama Governor, and eight other protestors have been remanded into custody by an Accra Circuit Court. They are part of more than forty demonstrators arrested during the #OccupyJulorbiHouse protest organised by Democracy Hub over the weekend. The three-day protest was held at the 37 […]
Unemployment rate is a major cause of concern among youth in Ghana
BY: Mabel Esinam Awagah and Jacqueline Emefa Ampo President of the Ghana National Psychological Association, Dr. Collins Agyeman-Badu, says the COVID-19 pandemic and unemployment have led to increased stress and anxiety among workers due to job insecurity and changes in work environments, causing the youth to feel hopeless. Dr. Collins also pointed out the rise […]
NDC’s Running Mate, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, engages with UK and Ireland Chapter at fundraiser in London
By Celestine Avi This past weekend, the NDC’s running mate, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, engaged with members of the party’s UK and Ireland Chapter during a fundraiser event in London. The event provided an opportunity to discuss key areas of the NDC’s vision for Ghana, specifically in preparation for the 2024 general election. Central to […]
NDC engages CSOs, media over calls for forensic audit of voter’s register
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Ghana’s largest opposition party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), on Monday, September 23, 2024, engaged some Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), the Diplomatic Corps, among others, over its call for an independent audit of the 2024 voters’ register. The NDC’s meeting with the various groups was to share […]
Gender Ministry develops draft child protection toolkits for educators
The Department of Children, under the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection, in partnership with UNICEF has convened a stakeholder engagement to discuss and refine draft child protection toolkits for educators. The primary objective of the engagement was to gather feedback and input from key stakeholders, as well as to pretest draft flashcards on […]
17 industry players honoured for driving growth at 2024 Volta Regional Tourism Awards
By Jones Anlimah Seventeen industry players have been honoured at the 2024 Volta Regional Tourism Awards for their remarkable achievements in boosting the region’s tourism. The theme for the event was “Celebrating Innovation and Recognizing Excellence in Ghana’s Tourism Sector.” The Volta Regional Tourism Awards seeks to rrecogniseand celebrate outstanding contributions to the growth of […]
