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President Akufo-Addo cancels appointment of 24 District Chief Executives

President Akufo-Addo’s 2023 Christmas message

The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has revoked the appointment of 24 District Chief Executives (DCEs) with immediate effect. The president said in a letter that the decision is “in accordance with Article 243 (3) b of the Constitution and section 20 (3) (b) of the Local Government Act, 2014, (Act 936)”. The reason for […]

2nd Africa Prosperity Dialogues open with President Akufo-Addo promising visa-free package

Akufo-Addo

By Bright Ntramah President Akufo-Addo says his government intends to make entry into Ghana by Africans visa-free with the view to enhancing intra-regional business.  The President said this at the launch of the second edition of Africa Prosperity Dialogues at Peduase in the Eastern region.  President Akufo-Addo noted that Africa has diverse resources and a […]

President Akufo-Addo makes changes in leadership of Ghana Armed Forces

Oppong-Peprah

By Seth Eyiah President Akufo-Addo has appointed the Chief of Army Staff, Major General Thomas Oppong-Peprah, as Chief of the Defence Staff, effective Thursday, February 1, 2024. This appointment has been made subject to consultation with the Council of State, pursuant to the provisions of Article 212 of the Constitution of the Republic. A statement […]

President Akufo-Addo’s comments on neglect of Ekumfi unpresidential – NDC

Akufo-Addo

By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has condemned a comment made by the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo, that he intentionally neglected development in the Ekumfi constituency. According to the NDC, it deems the President’s comments “unpresidential” and indicative of what the opposition party described as the “vindictive” nature of Mr. Akufo […]

Parliament plans to sue Akufo-Addo over non-signing of Witchcraft, Armed Forces bills

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By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin, has announced plans by Parliament to seek legal interpretation over President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s refusal to sign some bills passed by the House. President Akufo-Addo, last year, declined to sign the Criminal Offences Bill of 2022, the Witchcraft Bill, and the Armed […]

President Akufo-Addo host Black Stars to farewell dinner ahead of AFCON 2023

Akufo-Addo host Black Stars to farewell dinner ahead of AFCON 2023

By: Nana Kwame Bediako  The Black Stars have been hosted to a farewell dinner in preparation towards the AFCON in Côte d’Ivoire. The team will be jetting off on Wednesday, 10th January, 2024 to Côte d’Ivoire.  Tuesday’s night dinner was held to calm the nerves and tension among the squad, as they were treated to […]

UG hosts 75th Annual New Year School; President Akufo-Addo is Special Guest

Confusion rocks UG…as University Authorities make changes to students’ residence

The 75th Annual New Year School and Conference (ANYSC) begins  Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at the Great Hall and the ISSER Conference Centre of the University of Ghana (UG), Legon.   The School of Continuing and Distance Education (SCDE) of the College of Education at the University of Ghana is collaborating with various partners and institutions for […]

President Akufo-Addo, Mahama join in State Burial for ET Mensah

President Akufo-Addo, Mahama join in State Burial for ET Mensah

A  State funeral has been held at the Forecourt of the State House for the former Member of Parliament for the Ningo-Prampram Constituency and Council of State member, Enoch Teye Mensah, popularly known as ET Mensah. The astute politician who is known for his immense love and contribution to football passed away in South Africa in […]

President Akufo-Addo swears in 3 new Supreme Court Justices; calls for high judicial excellence

President Akufo-Addo swears in 3 new Supreme Court Justices; calls for high judicial excellence

By: Bright Ntramah President Akufo-Addo has sworn three new justices of the Supreme Court into office and charged them to strengthen the development of Ghana’s constitution, and ensure that their judgments contribute to the development of the nation. They are Justice Justice Henry Anthony Koffie, Justice Yaw Darko Asare and Justice Richard Adjei-Frimpong. Their elevation […]