Since Ghana (knowingly or unknowingly) decided to adopt a Gradualist Approach to decentralization, we are bound to grapple at this time with certain issues which could have been addressed long ago. It is nevertheless said, ‘better late than never’. The effectiveness of a decentralized system is measured by certain indicators across the strands of political … Read more
President-Elect Akufo-Addo’s announcement that beginning in 2018 all Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executive Officers will be elected directly by the people of the localities these officials intend to serve is a step in the right direction (See “MMDCEs Will Be Elected from 2018 – Akufo-Addo” Ultimatefmonline.com / Modernghana.com 12/27/16). It could not be more … Read more
The Minority in Parliament has expressed disappointment and disagreement in government for delaying hand-over notes and yet recruiting and contracting loans. Addressing the press at Job 600 of the Parliament House Thursday, Minority Leader Osei-Kyei Mensah-Bonsu said, “we in the NPP Minority Caucus notes with considerable consternation the attempt to procure new loans in the … Read more
Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, Minority Leader in Parliament, has expressed worry over the delay of the Administrator General to furnish the House with a copy of the handing over notes to enable them get up to speed information on the state of the outgoing government. He could not fathom why the legislature had not been given its … Read more
Kweku Baako Jnr has proffered an analysis of the loss of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) at the just-ended polls citing complacency as a key reason the ruling party failed to clinch a second term. The Editor-in-Chief of the New Crusading Guide newspaper also pointed out to over-confidence in the so-called Green Book by the … Read more
The Northern Region Secretary of the National Democratic Congress has played down the influence of the running mate of the New Patriotic Party for the calamitous defeat the governing party suffered in the December elections. Abdul Rauf Halid said the defeat was more as a result of the “political tsunami that swept through the entire … Read more
The Deputy Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, John Oti Bless has directed all Metropolitan Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) in the country to abrogate contracts of non performing contractors and re-award contracts. The Deputy Minister observed that most of the non performing contractors have hoarded so many projects to themselves that they … Read more
Professor Thomas Akabzaa, Chief Direct of the Petroleum Ministry, has given an upbeat assessment of the nation’s oil and gas industry, saying, its’ future is promising. He said with the start of oil drilling at the second oil field – Tweneboa Enyenra and Ntonme (TEN fields), and the Sankofa Gye Nyame expected to come on-stream … Read more
Chief Director of the Petroleum Ministry, Professor Thomas Akabzaa, has given an upbeat assessment of the nation’s oil and gas industry, saying, its future is promising. He said with the start of oil drilling at the second oil field – Tweneboa Enyenra and Ntonme (TEN fields), and the Sankofa Gye Nyame expected to come on-stream … Read more
The attitude of some Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) in the Volta Region is likely to affect the fortunes of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), as supporters and sympathisers have started showing signs of apathy towards the party. The Chronicle can state that the arrogance, pride and gross disrespect of these MMDCEs … Read more
The School of Continuing and Distance Education (SCDE) of the College of Education, University of Ghana announces the 68th Annual New Year School and Conference which is on the theme “Promoting National Development through Agricultural Modernization: The Role of ICT”. The Annual New Year School and Conference has become an important event on the University … Read more
Ghana Federation of Disability Organisations (GFD) is calling on the Minister of Local Government and Rural Development (MLGRD), to as a matter of urgency order the stoppage of the collection of money from the 3% of the district assembly common fund allocated to Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) by organizations which are not beneficiaries of the … Read more
A couple of weeks ago, in my article entitled “Papa Kwesi Nduom is too big to be ignored”, I did mention that it was not right for Papa Kwesi Nduom to have been disqualified without giving him the opportunity to correct his nomination form. I also did mention that in an ideal situation, there should … Read more
“Do not imagine comrades, that leadership is a pleasure! On the contrary, it is a deep and heavy responsibility “. Squealer: Animal Farm “If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear”. George Orwell: 1984 THE 8- YEAR RULE (2008 – 2016) of the … Read more
Prince Imoro Andani, a former Northern Regional Minister, has said when given the mandate, the New Patriotic Party administration would change the name Savannah Accelerated Development Authority into Northern Development Authority. He said they would also create similar structures in the middle belts of the country to help transform development in these areas. Prince Andani … Read more
A president under the Convention People’s Party (CPP) administration will pay taxes like the the average Ghanaian does. This according to the party would set an example for others to follow. The information was captured in the CPP’s 2016 manifesto which was released yesterday, Saturday, October 29, 2016. A Ghanaian president per the Constitution is … Read more
Parliament is set to pass the amended Presidential Transition Bill on Monday with a new provision that allows an outgoing President and his Vice a one-month grace period to vacate official bungalows. Under the new amendment of the Presidential (Transition) Act 2012, the outgoing President and his vice would be required to vacate the official … Read more
The political party an individual belongs to will not play any role in appointments in a future government of the Progressive People’s Party (PPP), flag bearer Dr Papa Kwesi Nduom has said. According to the business consultant, his ministers, who will not exceed 40, will consist of individuals who are competent irrespective of their religious, … Read more
Flagbearer of the Progressive People’s Party (PPP,) has said that a 2017 PPP administration will not have Members of Parliament (MPs) serve as ministers of state. According to him, MPs are legislators whose works range from law making to serving as a watchdog for the Executive arm of government and that duplicating their roles make … Read more
The final decision of honourable members of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly on a compromise to settle on Nana Adu Mensah Asare, the Amakomhene as the Presiding Member of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly is an indicator of how traditional authorities could be moderators of fracas contained in our traditional district assemblies which stalls the intentions of … Read more