The Government and Hospital Pharmacists Association (GHOSPA), wants President Akufo-Addo to intervene in the recurring issues regarding their migration unto the Single Spine Salary Structure. It lamented that after seven years of being migrated onto the single spine, they are yet to receive what is due them. The General Secretary of GHOSPA, Agyeman Badu, made the … Read more
A ranking member of Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee , Okudzeto Ablakwa, has warned that the case involving the two Guantanamo detainees could severe Ghana’s relationship with the United States (US) if not handled well. His comments follow the judgement by the Supreme Court on Thursday that declared as unconstitutional the hosting of the two detainees … Read more
Government is calling for calm among Ghanaians as it promises to take steps to address issues to do with the two ex-detainees of Guantanamo Bay. The Supreme Court on Thursday asked that the issue of hosting the suspected terrorist in Ghana should be sent back to Parliament for approval. It was on the judgement in … Read more
It appears government may allow the continuous stay of the two Guantanamo Bay detainees after noting that they have been well behaved, as it is taking “prompt” steps to deal with the Supreme Court’s orders concerning the continued stay of the two. This follows the declaration as unconstitutional, the agreement which has Ghana hosting two … Read more
As part of the 70th birthday celebration of former President Jerry John Rawlings, Former President John Dramani Mahama has wished him a happy anniversary. He wished him in a tweet on Thursday. Flight Lieutenant (rtd) Rawlings was born on June 22, 1947 to Victoria Agbotui and James John Ramsey, a chemist from the United Kingdom. … Read more
A seven Member Supreme Court panel presided over by the Chief Justice, Sophia Akuffo has shot down findings of the Sole Commissioner, Justice Yaw Apaw, now a Supreme Court judge himself. The court declared as unconstitutional, some conclusions the Sole Commissioner reached when he considered the cases involving businessma Alfred Agbesi Woyome vrs. the Attorney … Read more
Ghana’s government is facing growing calls to keep its promises after it won elections on a pledge to stamp out corruption. President Nana Akufo-Addo and his administration have in recent weeks seen protesters take to the streets to raise awareness about the issue. In May, hundreds marched on the Economic and Organised Crime Office in … Read more
The Minority in Parliament is challenging the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board (Cocobod), Joseph Aidoo, to make public funds accrued so far under the Cocoa Stabilisation Fund. The Fund, according to the Minority, was introduced during the tenure of John Dramani Mahama – precisely in October, 2014 – “as a risk-mitigation mechanism … Read more
A total of 58 suspects arrested in connection with the murder of Major Maxwell Mahama, have made an appearance at the Accra Central District Court today [Wednesday]. The suspects, including women, are in the grips of the police for their alleged involvement in the gruesome murder of the military man in Denkyira Obuasi in the Central … Read more
Following The aL-hAJJ’s incontrovertible exposé on the importation of 43 armor-plated luxurious vehicles for the presidency, latest intelligence report reaching this paper indicate that, President Akufo-Addo has finally given the green light for his administration to take possession of the vehicles, the freeze on the purchase of new vehicles notwithstanding. A senior government official (name … Read more
Today can confirm that the long-awaited Kwesi Botchewy’s committee report on the humiliating defeat suffered by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2016 election was not for nothing, but to ensure that the second term agenda of former President John Dramani Mahama is on course. This is because the original report, which was cited by Today, categorically … Read more
President and Chairman of Groupe Nduom, Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom, says it is the responsibility of Ghanaians to constantly remind the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) of its campaign promises. According to him, he decided not to speak after the election “because what Ghanaians needed to do was to put their parochial and political interest … Read more
Following The aL-hAJJ’s incontrovertible exposé on the importation of 43 armor-plated luxurious vehicles for the presidency, latest intelligence report reaching this paper indicate that, President Akufo-Addo has finally given the green light for his administration to take possession of the vehicles, the freeze on the purchase of new vehicles notwithstanding. A senior government official (name … Read more
A “peacemaking and healing” tour of eminent and credible members of the National Democratic Congress has been recommended for the party in its quest to restructure to win political power in the 2020 election. “We believe this is extremely important for purposes of creating the necessary conditions for any serious work that needs to be … Read more
As the world commemorates Fathers’ day today [Sunday], former President, John Dramani Mahama has dedicated the occasion to the late Soldier, Major Maxwell Adam Mahama who was killed in the line of duty at Denkyira-Obuasi in the Central Region. The former President took to his Twitter handle to honour Major Mahama, saying “dedicating this fathers day … Read more
As the world celebrates Fathers’ Day today, June 18, former President John Dramani Mahama has taken to his Twitter handle to celebrate the late Major Maxwell Mahama. Major Mahama, then a captain in the military, was accosted and lynched by some residents of Denkyira-Obuasi who mistook him for an armed robber, while on a routine … Read more
The much-anticipated report of the committee charged with examining why the National Democratic Congress (NDC) lost the 2016 general elections, will be presented to the party on Monday, June 19, 2017. The 13-member committee, headed by former Finance and Economic Planning Minister, Prof. Kwesi Botchwey, has toured the country met with grassroot supporters and investigated … Read more
Yes, the real, stereotypical lynching occurred scarcely 24 hours before Capt. Maxwell Adam Mahama met his proverbial Maker on Monday, May 29, 2017. But, of course as that decidedly cynical and farcical Ghanaian maxim goes, “The blood of Madam Yenboka Kenna was one of those silent and morbidly docile bloods that simply went with the … Read more
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has described his victory over former president John Dramani Mahama as historic. The President who was addressing at the Konrad Adenaeur Foundation’s Academy, on the theme, “Ghana, A Rising Star Of Africa, said Ghanaians wanted a change of government and in doing so, they went to the polls on December … Read more
An elder of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) says the party is not perturbed about the 2020 elections if the former President, John Mahama, will contest. Dr. Kwame Amoako Tuffour said the NPP will ‘beat’ him if he comes because with all the alleged stealing during the 2016 elections, the NPP won with over … Read more