The Minority in Parliament has said the reason for wearing mourning clothes to the State of the Nation Address is to mourn the country’s democracy, which is under threat from the Majority. According to the Minority, the Majority was increasingly becoming intolerant of the Minority’s views and that the Speaker, Professor Aaron Mike Oquaye, is … Read more
An Insurance Consultant, George Addae, has impressed is impressing on authorities to amend Ghana’s insurance laws to allow insurance companies undertake the mandatory towing of vehicles. He explained to Citi News in Accra that the new provisions will, among others, spell out the modalities in carrying out that mandate. “Now to create a levy on the … Read more
An Insurance Consultant, George Addae has impressed on authorities to amend Ghana’s insurance laws to allow insurance companies undertake the mandatory towing of vehicles. He explains to Citi Business News the new provisions will among others spell out the modalities in carrying out that mandate. “Now to create a levy on the motor insurance car policy will … Read more
Government is awaiting the report of Parliament’s Committee on Road and Transport before taking a decision on the controversial tow tax. The mandatory levy for vehicle users to tow broken down vehicles was suspended last month after pressure from the public and civil society. It is unclear when the report of the committee would be … Read more
The Ministry of Finance has disclosed that GH¢5.26 million has been spent so far on the Ghana, 60 Years On celebration. Answering questions on behalf of the Ministry, Deputy Finance Minister Kwaku Kwarteng alluded to the fact that his sector released an amount of GH¢5.26 million towards the celebration of the nation’s 60th anniversary. This … Read more
The First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Joe Osei-Owusu, has described as narrow-minded, arguments against the mandatory towing fee for all vehicle owners. This is in spite of calls by the public for the law to be scrapped. In a Citi News interview, Mr. Osei-Owusu argued that, the policy is in the supreme interest of road … Read more
Anti-corruption campaigner, Sydney Casely Hayford has described as unnecessary, the National Road Safety Commission’s planned mandatory towing fee for all motorists. Speaking on ’s News Analysis and Current Affairs program, , Mr Casely Hayford suggested that the program is an unnecessary arrangement implemented on an individualistic basis to benefit only persons whose vehicles break down along … Read more
Government has expressed hopes that buyers and users of vehicular spare parts in Ghana will soon start to enjoy reduced prices in the market. This comes after the Parliament approved the Customs Amendment Bill 2017 that will allow for the removal of import duties on vehicle spare parts. The bill was passed after a prolonged … Read more
The Minority caucus in Parliament on Thursday described as “outrageous” the transfer of huge numbers of staff of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) en bloc across the regions. The National Democratic Congress (NDC) caucus said the move was to frustrate the staff and replace them with allies of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP). “We … Read more
The Minority in Parliament has bemoaned government’s decision to reduce allocation to the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETfund) by 21%. According to the Minority, the reduction would affect project delivery under the GETFund. Speaking on the floor of the Parliament before approval of the GETfund Formula for the allocation of its GHc790 million, Deputy Minority … Read more
Founding President of think tank IMANI Ghana has charged the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) to quit playing politics with the $2.25b bond issued by government. Franklin Cudjoe believes “the minority NDC will struggle to succeed in concluding that the Finance Minister was conflicted in the cedi bond matter” adding: “there is no smoking gun” … Read more
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has appointed a case manager for the petition filed by the Minority over government’s recent $2.25 billion bond issue. Minority Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto-Ablakwa, who filed the petition tells Joy News the case manager Jennifer Carr, has promised to deal with the matter expeditiously. “We … Read more
The Minority in parliament has expressed dissatisfaction over answers provided by Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta in parliament concerning the US$2.25b bond. The Minority had asked the minister to provide documents covering the issuance of the bond. Responding on the floor of parliament on Wednesday, June 7 to a half-motion filed by the Minority, he said … Read more
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has appointed a case manager for the petition filed by the Minority over government’s recent $2.25 billion bond issue. Minority Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto-Ablakwa, who filed the petition tells Joy News the case manager Jennifer Carr, has promised to deal with the matter expeditiously. “We … Read more
The Minority in Parliament has expressed dissatisfaction with Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta’s response to issues surrounding the $2.25 billion domestic bond. The NDC MPs said the Minister cherry-picked the information that helped to put him in good light. Deputy Minority leader, James Klutsey Avedzi told Evans Mensah on Joy FM’s Top Story Wednesday, the Finance … Read more
Government is insisting nothing untoward happened in the $2.25 billion local bond issued on the Financial market in April this year. The Minority in Parliament has said the manner the bond was issued was shrouded in secrecy and amounted to a conflict of interest situation. The National Democratic Congress (NDC) MPs said Trevor G. Trefgarne, … Read more
The Dzodze Youth Club has congratulated Anthony Avorgbedor after he was confirmed as the Chief Executive of Ketu North District. The group in a statement described him as a “valuable and precious asset not only in politics but also in entrepreneurship being an astute businessman.” Mr. Avorgbedor garnered 55 out of 55 of the total votes … Read more
Deputy Minority Leader James Klutse Avedzi has called on state authorities to explore ways by which the inauguration of future presidents can be held without high expenditure. Having observed the inaugural ceremony of French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday, May 15, Mr Avedzi stated: “Unnecessary costs have been saved and I am wondering if Ghana … Read more
Deputy Minority Leader James Klutse Avedzi has called on state authorities to explore ways by which the inauguration of future presidents can be held without high expenditure. Having observed the inaugural ceremony of French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday, May 15, Mr Avedzi stated that: “Unnecessary costs have been saved and I am wondering if … Read more
The auctioneer involved in the irregular auctioning of 24 vehicles at the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) risks losing his licence or being suspended for breaching the Auction Sales Act. This is after the Ghana Auctioneers Association (GAA) referred him to the disciplinary committee over his actions. A report by the Auditor-General says Alexander … Read more