Vice-President Alhaji Dr. Mahammudu Bawumia has pledged to remain steadfast in government’s determination to build a nation that works for everybody and not a privileged few. He therefore called on the people to give strong backing to the government as it rolled out its’ carefully thought out policies and programmes to fight poverty and make … Read more
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has asked the Black Stars not to be influenced by financial considerations but be prepared to sacrifice a little to bring back the excitement that characterised the team sometime past. He said it was a privilege to be selected out of over 24 million people to play for the … Read more
A prominent Islamic cleric has predicted a resounding victory for the Black Stars as they clash with the Wallias of Ethiopia in an African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier slated for the Baba Yara Stadium, Kumasi, on Sunday. Sheikh Haroun Abdul Mummin, the Ashanti Regional Chief Imam, said the Muslim community had been praying fervently … Read more
A cross section of Ghanaians have called on the Government of Ghana to declare the memorial of the May 9, 2001 Accra Stadium Disaster a national day of observance. They were speaking after the annual May 9 Remembered street walk in Kumasi, the Ashanti regional capital on Saturday 6 May 2017. The walk was organised … Read more
Mr. Herbert Mensah, Chairman of Kumasi Asante Kotoko at the time of the Africa’s biggest recorded stadium disaster on May 9, 2001 at the Accra Sports Stadium, has called on all Ghanaians to “embrace the day”, not only in solidarity with the 126 fallen heroes who died on that day, but in a call for … Read more
Mr Herbert Mensah, Chairman of Kumasi Asante Kotoko at the time of the Africa’s biggest recorded stadium disaster on 9 May 2001 at the Accra Sports Stadium, has called on all Ghanaians to “embrace the day”, not only in solidarity with the 126 fallen heroes who died on that day but in a call for … Read more
The Office of the Chief Imam, Sheikh Usmanu Nuhu Sharabutu has raised concerns about the newly constituted Hajj board saying it is too partisan. This comes a few days after government released a 14-member committee chaired by former New Patriotic Part (NPP) Member of Parliament and Minister Sheikh IC Quaye. Some regional Chief Imams have … Read more
The Office of the Chief Imam, Sheikh Usmanu Nuhu Sharabutu has raised concerns about the newly constituted Hajj board saying it is too partisan. This comes a few days after government released a 14-member committee chaired by former New Patriotic Part (NPP) Member of Parliament and Minister Sheikh IC Quaye. Some regional Chief Imams have … Read more
The Ashanti Regional Chairperson of the Electoral Commission of Ghana, Mr. Serebour Quaicoo has reiterated the need for journalists to understand the electoral process to avoid misinforming the public which could subsequently lead to chaos. Speaking at the launch of Penplusbytes and EIB Network “Voter’s count, Amplifying voices through new digital platforms” project in Kumasi, … Read more
The Ashanti Regional Police Commander, COP Kofi Boakye, has reiterated no security agency can win this year’s elections for any political party, calling on citizens to avoid politicising crime. Speaking at the launch of Penplusbytes and EIB Network “Voter’s Count, Amplifying voices through new digital platforms” project in Kumasi, he said: “We are neutral as … Read more