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1,383 The Minority in Parliament is accusing President Akufo-Addo of breaching the constitution by his failure to assent to the amendment to the Criminal and other Offences Act within the stipulated time. The Criminal and other Offences Act amendment which was passed in July this year to criminalise accusations of witchcraft and the practices of […]
1,574 The parliamentary candidate for Amenfi Central Joana Gyan has graduated from the Doyen Institute with a Professional Diploma in Criminal Investigations and Intelligence Analysis. Doyen Institute, recognised as Africa’s premier security institution, held a graduation ceremony that included Joana Gyan who represents the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Speaking to the media after the event, […]
1,618 Cardinal Peter Appiah Turkson is seen by some as a candidate to become the first African Pope in about 1,500 years, but reacting to the suggestion jokingly, and interjecting while the question was still being posed, Cardinal Peter Appiah Turkson, said “I pray a lot also against it.” In a BBC Hard Talk interview […]
1,368 Six business associations have submitted a petition to Parliament urging the House to reject the import restrictions bill proposed by the government through the Ministry of Trade and Industry. The Joint Business Consultative Forum, comprising associations such as the Ghana Union of Traders Associations (GUTA), Food and Beverages Association of Ghana (FABAG), Importers and […]
1,396 The Minority in Parliament is accusing the government of indulging in corruption with party cronies through tax exemptions under the guise of the One District One Factory initiative. The Minority says “corruption-induced money that government officials got by inflating contracts and receiving kick-backs is also diminishing” due to the State’s inability to borrow to […]
1,443 Economist Prof. John Gatsi has suggested that electricity is essential if the 24-hour economy proposal by the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, is to be implemented. He believes part of the manufacturing sector will be disincentivized if constant electricity is not provided to ensure effective production. The economist also […]
1,352 The Builsa South MP, Clement Apaak has condemned comments made by the Upper East Regional Minister, Stephen Yakubu over former President John Mahama’s 24-hour economy proposal. Mr Yakubu is seen in a video questioning the feasibility of the 24-hour economy idea. He argued that the proposed 24-hour economy would deprive farmers of their conjugal […]
1,492 Economist and Director of Operations at Dalex Finance, Joe Jackson, has expressed his strong belief in the feasibility of Mahama’s 24-hour economy policy. Jackson emphasized that the policy’s success hinges on the government’s ability to foster a conducive business environment. He highlighted the need for accessible financing and reduced tax burdens to support businesses. […]
1,381 A former Deputy Finance Minister and Member of Parliament for Cape Coast South, George Kweku Ricketts-Hagan, has expressed support for the introduction of the legislative instrument (L.I.) aimed at restricting the importation of specific strategic products. He believes the move could contribute to a reduction in the country’s import bill. However, he highlighted concerns […]
1,501 Political Risk Analyst, Dr Theo Acheampong has lauded the 24-hour economy idea proposed by former President and NDC presidential candidate for election 2024, John Dramani Mahama. According to him, the policy, if implemented effectively, could be beneficial in reducing the unemployment rate in the country. Dr Acheampong emphasised that the policy has the potential […]