Don’t stifle media freedom — IDEG
The Institute for Democratic Governance (IDEG) has said that no attempt should be made to stifle media freedom in the country. That was because attempts to consistently put limitations on the media could affect the country’s ranking on the media landscape world wide. A Senior Research Fellow at IDEG, Mr Kwesi Jonah, said that in […]
Police arrest 39 suspects in separate swoops in Accra
The Madina Divisional Police and James Town District Police Commands, have arrested 39 suspects in separate swoops to clamp down on crime in the national capital. The police retrieved cannabis, dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp among other things from the suspects. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Effia Tenge, Head of Public Affairs Unit, […]
Review laws to criminalise homosexuality – Chief Imam
The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Dr Usumanu Nuhu Sharubutu has urged the Government to consider the immediate review of the country’s laws to criminalise homosexuality. This was contained in a statement signed by Sheikh Armiyawo Shaibu, Spokesperson for the National Chief Imam, and copied to the Ghana News Agency, on Tuesday. Homosexuality is broadly defined […]
President Akufo-Addo hints at expansion of Council of State
President Nana Addo Danquah Akufo-Addo has hinted at an amendment to the Constitution that will allow the President to appoint 17 people to the Council of State instead of the current 11 required. Speaking at the swearing-in of the new Council of State, the President said the creation of new Regions has necessitated a change in […]
