Politics

2024 Polls: “All Votes Will Be Counted And Protected,”- NDC Reg Chair Vows

254  The Western north regional chairman of the opposition National Democratic Congress, Mr. Michael Aidoo, has reiterated that, no vote will be left unprotected come 2024 general elections. According to him, the Npp has planned to rig the elections and twist some figures to favor their interest, but won’t kowtow to such impunity. Whilst addressing […]

Politics

Ghana’s current downgrade by credit rating agencies a ‘borla’ status – Mahama

223  Ghana’s current status according credit rating agencies is in its worst form ever, a situation described by the 2024 flag bearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) as ‘borla’. Borla, in the local dialect refers to garbage, the description John Dramani Mahama has given to Ghana’s junk status as given by the credit rating […]

Politics

Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu objects to sole use of GhanaCard for Voter registration

189  The Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has expressed his reservations about the Electoral Commission’s (EC) proposal to use the Ghana Card as the sole document for voter registration in the 2024 elections. Citing the ongoing challenges in the issuance of Ghana Cards by the National Identification Authority (NIA), Mr. Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu argued that it would be […]

Politics

IMF Board suggests 50% increase in quota allocated to Ghana, other members

184  The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has put forward a proposition for a 50% quota increase for member countries, including Ghana, based on their existing quotas. This proposal is subject to approval by the Board of Governors. The recommendation follows guidance provided by the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC) during […]

Sanitation

59,000 low-income households benefit from GAMA/GKMA biodigester toilets facilities

333  Ing. George Asiedu ,Coordinator for Greater Accra and Greater Kumasi Metropolitan Area Sanitation and Water Project (GAMA/GKMA SWP) has stated that, since the inception of the project, they have constructed about 59,000 potable biodigester toilets for households in low-income urban communities in Accra and Kumasi with 598 gender-friendly for schools and health facilities in […]

Business

Otumfuor Awards E.K Agyeman Mining Company

278  Mr E. K Agyeman, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of E. K Agyeman Mining Company has received Gold Award as one of the most outstanding Business owners in the Ashanti region. Mr. Agyeman received the Award at the joint 20th Ashanti Business and Financial Excellence Awards and the 9th Business Leaders Excellence Awards ceremony […]

Politics

NPP must prioritize merit over regional background in running mate selection – Ameyaw Akumfi

175  A leading member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the board chairman for the Public Procurement Authority, Professor Ameyaw Akumfi, has advised the NPP not to focus exclusively on selecting a running mate from the Ashanti Region. This advice comes in the wake of Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s election as the party’s […]

Social

Otumfuor must hear this:Okomfo Anokye’s historic cola tree cut down by unknown persons in Feyiase

358  The Feyiase Akoyem Traditional Council and the police have joined forces in search of persons believed to have fell the historic cola tree planted by Asante’s revered chief priest, Okomfo Anokye. The tree, planted centuries ago, holds historical significance to the Asante Kingdom and serves medicinal purposes for residents living close to the sacred […]