1,633 The Minority in Parliament is accusing President Akufo-Addo of taking advantage of the constitution to pad the Supreme Court. President Akufo-Addo has nominated three new persons to go on to the Supreme Court following the retirement of some judges recently. The appointed Justices Henry Kwofi, Yaw Asare Darko and Adjei Frimpong are all currently […]
Author: Foster Ayisah
African Development Bank approves $102m support as budget presentation approaches
1,450 The African Development Bank (AfDA) has given the green light for a $102.6 million grant to support Ghana’s Fiscal Consolidation and Economic Recovery Programme. The initiative aims to reinforce recent fiscal consolidation measures and foster economic reforms, addressing the structural weaknesses exacerbated by global challenges such as the Covid-19 pandemic, global financial tightening, and […]
Three suspected Ghanaians arrested in US with over 100 illegal guns
1,719 Three men with alleged ties to Ghana have been arrested in New York City with over 100 illegal guns. Ahmed “Taju” Mutalib, Abdul Haruna, and Murtala Haruna, all cousins, have been charged with 575 counts of criminal sale of a firearm, criminal possession of a weapon, conspiracy, and money laundering. Prosecutors allege that Mutalib, […]
Akufo-Addo nominates 3 new Supreme Court Justices
1,772 President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has nominated three Court of Appeal Justices to fill vacancies on the Supreme Court bench. They include Justice Henry Anthony Cofie, Justice Yaw Asare Darko and Justice Richard Agyei Frimpong. The appointment according to the President follows the mandatory retirement of three Justices of the apex court earlier this […]
RTI Coalition Elects New Leaders
1,900 The Coalition on the Right to Information, Ghana (RTI Coalition) is thrilled to announce its newly elected 15-member Steering Committee, which will lead the Network for the next two years. The Steering Committee is made up of representatives of organizations that have wealth of experience in open governance through access to information, and it […]
Prioritise competence over religious affiliation – Muslim communities told
1,952 The Coalition of Ashanti regional Muslim Chief Imams, and Concerned Youth of Asawase want Muslims to prioritise competence over religious affiliation when voting in the 2024 general elections. Addressing the media in Kumasi, the group noted the campaign to vote for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia just because he is a Muslim is retrogressive and does […]
2024 General Elections; Manhyia To Win DMB’s Running Mate Bid
1,936 The process of arriving at a running mate is not as simple as many say “It is the decision of the Presidential Candidate”. The reality is distant from the ideal. The NPP’s constitution, specifically Article 12(b), outlines the criteria for selecting a running mate. The individual must be a Ghanaian and a party member. […]
Cecilia Dapaah files new injunction against OSP; seeks to halt further confiscation of her assets
1,708 Former Sanitation Minister Cecilia Dapaah has initiated an interlocutory injunction application against the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), aiming to prevent further confiscation of any of her properties until the criminal case against her is resolved. In the application filed by Madam Dapaah’s legal team, they are seeking an order of interlocutory injunction […]
Parliament summons Ambrose Dery over shooting incident at Toflokpo
1,845 Parliament has summoned the Interior Minister, Ambrose Dery, to provide a briefing to the house on the shooting incident at Sege in the Greater Accra Region, which resulted in the death of one person. A dispute between residents of Ada and the salt mining firm Electrochem Ghana led to a shooting incident at Toflokpo, […]
WAEC releases 2023 BECE results
2,746 The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released provisional results of both school and private candidates who sat for this year’s Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). According to WAEC, it will dispatch the results of school candidates to their respective schools through the Metropolitan/Municipal/District Directors of Education, whereas those of Private Candidates can be […]