Police grant BoG protesters permit to demonstrate on July 30
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Ghana Police Service (GPS) has given the leadership of BoG protesters led by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Minority Caucus in parliament the green light to stage their protests on July 30, 2024. The police have also assured the minority caucus in Parliament of its unwavering cooperation and dedication to upholding […]
Naa Torshie honored with Special Citation by SDA Church, Valley View University
Administrator of the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF), Irene Naa Torshie Addo, and her non-governmental organisation (NGO), Renado Foundation, have been honoured with a special citation by the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Ghana and Valley View University (VVU). The recognition underscores her exceptional commitment to fostering spiritual growth and interfaith unity through her generous support […]
I’ll clean up Ayawaso West Wuogon -John Dumelo
By: Godfred Amoaful The National Democratic Congress (NDC), Parliamentary Candidate for the Ayawaso West Wougun Constituency, John Dumelo, says he will collaborate with the people to keep the place in good shape. Mr. Dumelo was addressing party faithful at a durbar of chiefs during former President Mahama’s visit to the Menpasem and Bawulesie Electoral Areas. […]
Parliamentarians edge Black Stars Legends in exhibition match
Ghanaian Parliamentarians demonstrated their football skills, defeating former Black Stars players 3-1 in an exhibition match at the Accra Sports Stadium on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. The match, which served as a curtain-raiser to the Hearts-Kotoko Democracy Cup match, was filled with excitement from both teams as they celebrated Ghana’s 30-year parliamentary democracy. Mr. Haruna […]
Houseboy jailed for defiling his employer’s daughter
The Gender-Based Violence Court has sentenced a 28-year-old houseboy to seven years imprisonment for having sex with his employer’s 12-year-old daughter. Augustine Owusu was charged with defilement. He has pleaded guilty. The court presided over by Dora Inkumsah Eshun convicted Owusu on his on plea and sentenced him accordingly. The prosecution, led by Chief Inspector […]
EC to brief Parliament on 2024 Elections
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Ghana’s electoral management body, the Electoral Commission (EC), is billed to appear before Parliament on Friday, July 19, 2024, to brief the people’s representatives on preparations for the 2024 General Elections. The meeting, which is expected to take place in the chamber, is in response to a request from members to ascertain […]
80 percent of Farmers not registered under Planting For Food and Jobs – Peasant Farmers
The Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG) has revealed that about 80 percent of farmers have not been registered on the government’s Planting for Food and Jobs Phase two programme as of June 2024. The National President of the Association, Wepia Awal Addo, said the situation is worrying since the planting season is very close. […]
“You cannot revisit any political vigilantism in my region” – Minister warns
By Peter Agengre The North East Regional Minister, Dr. Yidana Zakaria, has warned political parties and other organisations that have ever involved themselves in vigilante activities in the country to remain silent or risk facing the law should they attempt to resurface. According to him, the Regional Security Council would not tolerate any such groupings […]
Sammy Kuffour inspired me to do more after my career- Asamoah Gyan
By: Nana Kwame Bediako At the third Afro Sport Summit, former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan shared his thoughts on life after football, delivering an insightful message to current and aspiring athletes. Gyan emphasised the importance of planning for the future beyond their playing careers, a lesson he learned from his teammate, Sammy Osei Kuffour. […]
The OPOKUs factor: Who will be Ghana’s next Veep?
By Adjei Dickens Ofori Asare Ostensibly, the Presidential Candidates of the two major political parties in Ghana—the New Patriotic Party and the National Democratic Congress—have adhered to Article 60, Clause 2 of the 1992 Constitution, which mandates the designation of a vice presidential candidate before the presidential election. While the flagbearer of the National Democratic […]
Kotoko triumph over Hearts to win maiden Democracy Cup
By: Nana Kwame Bediako In an exciting encounter at the Accra Sports Stadium on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, Ghana’s football giants, Accra Hearts of Oak and Kumasi Asante Kotoko, locked horns in a democracy cup match where Kotoko emerged victorious with a 2-1 win over their archrivals. This special event was organised by the Parliament […]
French Football Federation pursues legal action against Argentina over racist chant
By: Nana Kwame Bediako The French Football Federation (FFF) has announced its decision to take legal action against the Argentina Football Federation (AFA) for what it describes as “abusive remarks of a racial and discriminatory nature”. This announcement follows the circulation of a controversial video featuring Argentina players singing a racially charged song aimed at […]
President Akufo-Addo swears in ADR Centre Governing Board
Bright Ntramah President Akufo-Addo has inaugurated an eight-member board of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Centre with a call to maintain independence and impartiality in the conduct of their duties. The Board is chaired by former Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Jones Dotse. Other members are Mrs Efua Ghartey, Francis Kofi Korankye Sakyi, Michael Gyang […]
Afenyo-Markin chairs ECG Board
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Member of Parliament (MP), for Effutu constituency in the Central Region who doubles as the majority leader and head of government business in Parliament, Mr. Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin, has been appointed by the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, as the new board chairman for the National electricity distribution company, Electricity Company of […]
