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By-election cash could’ve settled NaBCo, Buffer Stock arrears – Mahama to NPP

1,828  Leader of the opposition NDC John Mahama has chastised the governing New Patriotic Party, saying, it only prioritizes its electoral fortunes rather than governance. The former President cites the introduction of what he calls poorly conceived projects and the government’s spending of resources to allegedly buy votes in the recent elections in Kumawu and […]

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There is no necessity for parliamentary intervention – Afenyo Markin on impasse between Buffer Stock and Food Suppliers

2,298  The Member of Parliament for Effutu Constituency, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo Markin has said there is no need for a parliamentary intervention regarding the impasse between the National Association of Food Suppliers and the National Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO). He claims that the Ministry of Finance is already working tirelessly to ensure that the NAFCO […]

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National Security intensifies campaign on ‘see-something-say-something’

1,804  The Ministry of National Security has intensified its “see something, say something” campaign across border communities in the Upper East Region to monitor and avert the intrusion of violent extremists into the country. According to the Ministry, the campaign is aimed at creating awareness and alertness among community members to report suspicious characters living […]

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Suame Interchange Project: Authorities begin removing structures along streets

1,542  Authorities have begun removing structures situated along streets as part of the process to begin the construction of the Suame Interchange Project in the Ashanti region. The Suame Municipal Assembly issued notices to owners of the structures some weeks ago, asking them to relocate and allow the contractors to proceed with work. The structures […]

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Do Parliament business and stop following Bawumia-NDC Chairman Fires Majority leader

1,485  Chairman Nana Kwasi, Ashanti Regional Chairman of the biggest opposition party,NDC, has descended heavily on Majority leader, Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu and other NPP MPs who have forgone their Parliamentary duties and are following Dr Mahamodu Bawumia in his Ashanti Regional tour in Kumasi today. According to him,he sees no sense in the move […]

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Losing Assin North By-Election Is A Biggest Lesson To Us – NPP Regional Director Of Communications

1,646  The Eastern Regional Director of Communications of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Evans Osei Yeboah popularly known as ‘Tsooboi’ has said that losing Assin North By-election is a beigest lesson to their party. According to him, the party lost the Assin North by-election as a result of some minor errors made by the party. […]

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Bawamia launches his Ashanti campaign secretariat today at Asokwa

1,592  NPP flagbearer hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and current Vice President, Dr. Mamadu Bawumia will today launch Ashanti Regional Secretariat for his flagbearership campaign activities at Asokwa in Kumasi. Dr Bawumia yesterday arrived in Kumasi to start his regional campaign activities targeting delegates of the party ahead of its upcoming special delegates […]