Former Attorney-general says the Electoral Commissioner is not a law unto herself adding the Commission is a creation of statute. Ayikoi Otoo says Charlotte Osei “must be reminded constantly that that false impression that she is an independent body that cannot be directed by the way she performs her duty.” Speaking barely 24 hours after … Read more
Communications Minister says the powers of the Electoral Commission (EC) has not been undermined, although the High Court has quashed the disqualification of the Progressive People Party’s (PPP) presidential aspirant. In Dr Omane Boamah’s view, the court by its action has only consolidated and classified the powers of the EC. Speaking on Joy FM/MultiTVs’ news … Read more
National Youth Coordinator of the Progressive People’s Party (PPP), Divine Nkrumah has stated that he would have organized a coup to seize power from the incompetent Mahama led administration if not for our constitutional rule that we currently practice. The outspoken politician in an interview with Kwabena Agyapong on Eboboba on Rainbow Radio 87.5Fm posited … Read more
The AG’s Department has filed a suit praying the court to orally examine Alfred Agbesi Woyome over the controversial judgement debt saga. The suit which was signed by the Registrar of the Attorney General , James Mensah said “Alfred Agbesi Woyome is hereby ordered to appear before this court on Thursday 10th day of November … Read more
Effutu MP Alex Afenyo-Markin has accused the Economic and Organised Crimes Office (EOCO) of being irresponsible as far as its investigations into the source of funding of the Progressive People’s Party (PPP) and the All People’s Congress (APC) is concerned. “That is irresponsible, that is outside the mandate of EOCO. EOCO must make sure that … Read more
Dr Papa Kwesi Nduom can pay 100 times more of the GHS1.7million his Progressive People’s Party (PPP) paid as filing fees for his presidential nomination as well as that of his parliamentary aspirants in the 2016 presidential polls, PPP Policy Advisor Kofi Asamoah-Siaw has said. “… Dr Nduom can pay this money twice, five times, … Read more
Nigerian publicist Dele Momodu has dismissed speculations he was paid to publish his promotional magazine on President John Mahama. He has also dismissed suggestions that the latest Ovation magazine edition on the President was not politically motivated in view of a crucial election barely six weeks away. The magazine which emphasized a special focus on … Read more
The Economic and Organised Crimes Office (EOCO) must go after businessman Alfred Agbesi Woyome and reclaim the GHS51 million the highest court of the land has ruled he fraudulently got from the state as judgement debt, rather than “harassing” flag bearers of the Progressive People’s Party (PPP) and the All People’s Congress (APC), Dr Papa … Read more
After her husband was killed by a Boko Haram suicide bomber late last year, Hajjagana Mbasaru was forced to pull her children from school and rely on friends to feed them. Like other widows of civilians fighting the Islamic extremists in northern Nigeria, she spent long months waiting for any kind of government support. Finally, … Read more
A Chinese businessman is seeking security protection over alleged threats to him and others colleagues at Antoakrom in Amansie West of Ashanti. Huang Shouneng also wants Ghana and China Chambers of Commerce to assist him to recover his $500, 000 of what he described as wasted investment. He is accusing the Antoakromhene, Nana Okyere Darko … Read more
After a lighthearted evening in which he traded barbs with Hillary Clinton at a charity dinner, Donald Trump was back on the attack today, calling out Washington leadership and condemning the Obamas for campaigning for Clinton. “We have a bunch of babies running our country, folks,” said Trump at a campaign rally in Fletcher, North … Read more
The Supreme Court has ordered Mr. Alfred Agbesi Woyome, a Ghanaian businessman, and a judgement debtor, to appear before it on Thursday, November 10, at 9.00 am. According to an affidavit filed by Mrs. Stella Badu, Chief State Attorney at the Attorney-General’s Department (Civil Division), Mr. Woyome is to be examined orally on oath by … Read more
Medicines – Watch where you buy them Medicine has two basic meanings, it first refers to the Science of Healing; the practice of the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease, and the promotion of health, and secondly, medications, drugs andbsubstances used to treat and cure diseases and to promote health. From the use of herbs … Read more
President John Dramani Mahama on Friday night launched a special edition of the Ovation International lifestyle magazine which features him and the works his government has been doing to transform Ghana. President Mahama expressed appreciation for the works done by the Nigerian businessman and publisher of the magazine, Chief Dele Momodu to publicize his ‘transformation … Read more
President John Mahama deserves praise from Ghanaians because he has done a “great job” for his country, Ovation International publisher Chief Dele Momodu has said. “People read politics into everything but frankly speaking, there is so much to celebrate about President Mahama,” the Nigerian businessman whose magazine recently published a long interview with Mr Mahama … Read more
The Bank of Uganda has taken management control of Crane Bank because it lacked sufficient capital and posed a systemic risk to the financial system, the central bank said on Thursday. Bank of Uganda Governor Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile, who called Crane Bank the country’s third largest, told a news conference the bank would remain open and … Read more
Former Congolese Vice President Jean-Pierre Bemba has been found guilty by the International Criminal Court (ICC) of bribing witnesses. Bemba was found guilty earlier this year of war crimes and crimes against humanity, and jailed for 18 years. On Wednesday he was convicted of corruptly influencing witnesses and falsifying evidence in that trial. Four close … Read more
Flagbearer of the Great Consolidated Popular Party (GCPP), Dr. Henry Herbert Lartey has promised to create an economic environment that will make “Ghanaians party every weekend,” should he be voted President. According to the businessman, he has the capability of changing the fortunes of the country. Dr. Lartey is however currently unable to contest for … Read more
The Court of Appeal yesterday set November 24, 2016 to deliver its judgement in the contempt of court application brought against Abdul Malik Kweku Baako Jnr., Editor-in-chief of the New Crusading Guide newspaper and three others by NDC businessman, Alfred Agbesi Woyome. The court, presided over by Justice S. E. Kanyoke, set the date after … Read more
Disqualified All People’s Congress (APC) Presidential candidate Hassan Ayariga says the Electoral Commission chairperson Charlotte Osei has demonstrated that she cannot be trusted to manage the 2016 general elections. According to him,the former Electoral Commissioner Dr. Kwadwo Afari Gyan conducted the affairs of the commission more credibily than his successor, Charlotte Osei. “If I have … Read more