Family of the late MP for Abuakwa North, JB Danquah has charged the Attorney General to swiftly prosecute the murder case of the legislator. Spokesperson for the late MP, Kwaku Solomon in an interview said the family were devastated after the two suspects were discharged after the Attorney General filed a nolle prosequi but later … Read more
Anti-corruption campaigner, Martin Amidu, has called on the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, to set up a commission of enquiry to investigate the bribery scandal that hit Parliament in 2017. According to him, it was wrong for Parliament to investigate the matter especially when some members of Parliament were complicit in the matter. “The President … Read more
Anti-corruption campaigner, Martin Amidu, has taken a swipe at Parliament for charging Bawku Central Member of Parliament, Mahama Ayariga for contempt of Parliament following the making allegations he made against some members of the Appointments Committee. According to Mr. Amidu, the charge was “unconstitutional.” Amidu, who is also a former Attorney General, further argued that, the Committee … Read more
Former Attorney General Martin Amidu has criticised parliament for imposing punishment on Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga, concerning bribery allegations he made against parliament’s Appointments Committee. The Ghartey Committee, which investigated the allegation made by Mr Ayariga against the leadership of parliament’s Appointments Committee, found him guilty of contempt of parliament. “I … Read more
Former Attorney General, Martin Amidu, has asked President Akufo-Addo to ensure that the change Ghanaians voted for in the December 7 general elections doesn’t elude them. He explained that the President was given the nod because of his position against corruption in the country, and should thus ensure that he fulfills that promise by tackling … Read more
The Attorney General, Gloria Akufo has confirmed that her office indeed ordered the entering of a nolle prosequi in the ongoing trial of the suspected killers of former Abuakwa North Member of Parliament (MP), Joseph Boakye Danquah-Adu. The two men linked to the murder of the late MP were Tuesday morning discharged by an Accra … Read more
The two men linked to the murder of a former Member of Parliament (MP) for Abuakwa-North, Mr J. B. Danquah-Adu, were Tuesday morning discharged by the Accra High Court following the filing of a Nolle prosequi by the Attorney General, Graphic Online’s Emmanuel Ebo Hawkson reports from court. Daniel Asiedu and Vincent Bosso, the two … Read more
Attorney General and Minister of Justice Gloria Akuffo has said the two suspects (Daniel Asiedu and Vincent Bossu) who were discharged by an Accra High Court on Tuesday 30 May after her office filed a case of nolle prosequi in the case regarding the murder of late Abuakwa North MP JB Danquah-Adu are not free … Read more
The aL-hAJJ can authoritatively confirm, barring any act of God, Ghana’s immediate past President, John Dramani Mahama will stake claim to the opposition National Democratic Congress’ vacant flag bearer position ahead of Presidential elections in 2020. Though his immediate family had earlier kicked against calls on him to lead the NDC again, they are said … Read more
The Deputy General Secretary of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Obiri Boahen, must be cursing his stars for including on the list of illegal miners, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Juaboso in the Western Region, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh. The Sunyani-based lawyer, has been summoned before a number of deities, including the dreaded … Read more
The Ashanti regional branch of the Ghana National Association of Small Scale Miners (GNASSM) has called on government to allow its members to go back to work after being rendered jobless for three months. “…To the government, we say three months is enough; allow us to go back to work,” the group said in a … Read more
The Minister of Youth and Sports, Isaac Asiamah has blamed the erstwhile Mills and Mahama administrations for the poor state of the nation’s biggest sports facility, Accra Sports Stadium. According to him, the stadium is in its current state of abyss because it was neglected for nine years. He hinted that the NDC administrations of … Read more
United States President, Donald Trump, had added his voice to wishing Muslims a happy Ramadan period as the faithful begin the period of fasting and worship. The message has, however, elicited a response which raises issues with the content and wording. According to a US-Somali legislator, Ilhan Omar, Trump’s ‘tepid statement,’ was willfully ignorant and … Read more
A former Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Hanna Tetteh, has prayed for Allah’s blessings for all Muslims in the country as they begin their 30-day fast today, Saturday 27 May. “Ramadan Mubarak to all my Moslem friends, as you begin your fast may this holy month bring you joy, peace and the blessings … Read more
Member of Parliament (MP) for Juaboso Constituency in the Western Region, Kwabena Minta Akandoh has rained curses on Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Lawyer Obiri Boahen for accusing him of engaging in illegal mining in the constituency. Lawyer Obiri Boahen has accused Kwabena Minta Akandoh of allegedly engaging in illegal mining … Read more
The Member of Parliament for Ho Central, Benjamin Kpodo, has questioned the rationale behind government’s decision to “scale down” a 17.5km feeder road project which covers the Hodzo, Takla, and Kpenoe communities. According to him, the Feeder Roads Department and other relevant stakeholders said they had to scale down on projects because of lack of … Read more
Member of the National Democratic Congress and former Member of Parliament for Akwatia, Baba Jamal has initiated a suit against the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, Bernard Antwi-Boasiako known popularly as Chairman Wontumi and Accra-based UTV following an allegation that he is involved in illegal mining. In Baba Jamal’s statement of claim, … Read more
The Member of Parliament for Manso Adubea in the Ashanti region Yaw Frimpong has apologized to the former Defence Minister over his allegations that Dr. Benjamin Kumbuor ordered military personnel to guard illegal mining concessions. Hon. Frimpong made the claim after concerns were raised by the Lands and Natural Resources Minister John Peter Amewu over … Read more
Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Lawyer Obiri Boahen has accused the Member of Parliament (MP) for Juaboso Constituency in the Western Region, Kwabena Minta Akandoh of allegedly engaging in illegal mining activities in the constituency According to him, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) MP and other functional executives of the party … Read more
New Patriotic Party (NPP) former MP for Obuasi East has doubts the police’ investigations into the death of Abuakwa North Member of Parliament JB Danquah-Adu will see the light of day. Mr Edward Enning was certain that the case will not move beyond the preliminary level because it has been politicized. “JB Danquah’s death will … Read more