By:Yaw Owusu-Frempong The questions that come to my mind in recent times when I am watching television and I hear the word Flagstaff/Jubilee House are: Are there any plans to change the name of ‘Flagstaff House’ to ‘Jubilee House’? Does it mean that any political party that is elected to form a government can change … Read more
By:Eric Bawah “The Dogs Bark But The Caravan Passes” – Houphouet Boigny, late President of Ivory Coast The chiefs of Sunyani in the Brong Ahafo Region, led by their paramount chief, Nana Aso Nkrawiri are vexations to our spirits. They seem to be habouring madness in their stomachs because all too soon, they had forgotten … Read more
Central Regional Communications Director of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Kwesi Dawood, has congratulated Ambassador Thomas Kwesi Quartey, for emerging victorious as the new Deputy Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission. Describing him as an excellent diplomat by all standards, Mr. Dawood stated that his victory will forever go down in history as … Read more
Gender Minister Nominee, Otiko Afisa Djaba has said she will not withdraw her comments made against the former President John Dramani Mahama during a rally in Tamale. Speaking during her vetting at Parliament House in Accra, Otiko Djaba said she owes the former President no apology. The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Women’s Organizer, … Read more
Usually Political pressure groups with affiliation to political parties turn to go extinct when their affiliated party wins election and form government. But pressure group Let My Votes Count Alliance (LMVCA) has said going extinct is not an option as the group will soon embark on massive national recruitment exercise in order to attain nationwide … Read more
Movement for Democratic and Accountable Governance, MODAG, a civil society group in Tema has called on minority MP’s not to be intimidated as they vet the newly appointed NPP Ministers of states. According to the group, the posture of some of the newly appointed Ministers at the vetting leaves much to be desired. Speaking to … Read more
A group in Tema, Movement for Democratic and Accountable Governance, MODAG, has called on minority MP’s not to be intimidated as they vet the newly appointed NPP Ministers of states. According to the group, the posture of some of the newly appointed Ministers at the vetting leaves much to be desired. Speaking to Citi news, … Read more
“Nana, you very successfully fulfilled your historic role of destiny. You will remain much beloved in your Kingdom, Asante, and by many beyond who were fortunate to come close to you.” His Excellency J. A. Kufuor Former President of Ghana “I shall remain true to your advice; and I shall forever remember and live by … Read more
“Nana, you very successfully fulfilled your historic role of destiny. You will remain much beloved in your Kingdom, Asante, and by many beyond who were fortunate to come close to you.” His Excellency J. A. Kufuor Former President of Ghana “I shall remain true to your advice; and I shall forever remember and live by … Read more
Usually pressure groups with affiliation to political parties turn to go extinct when their party wins election and forms government. But pressure group Let My Votes Count Alliance (LMVCA) has said going extinct is not an option as the group vows to keep the new government on its toes. Speaking to Onua FM, Ibrahim Adjei, … Read more
In a few weeks’ time, Ghana will be celebrating 60th years of nationhood. On 6th March 1957, an independent country, Ghana, emerged from what was then the Gold Coast. The new nation, Ghana adopted the motto: Freedom and Justice. These words could well have been a paraphrasing of the United States Declaration of Independence which … Read more
Managing Editor of the Insight Newspaper has described the nomination of Mr. Osafo Marfo for the senior Minister designate position as a mark to honor his personality. Apart from that, he did not understand why the Nana Addo- led government will resurface a position tried and abandoned under the first NPP government under President Kufuor. … Read more
Justice Saeed Kweku Gyan, a Court of Appeals Judge has said former President John Dramani Mahama deserved to be applauded and recognised by all people of goodwill for his posture and conduct after the 2016 general election. He said the gesture of the ex President to concede defeat even before the formal declaration by the … Read more
The Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Rt. Rev. Prof. Cephas Narh Omenyo, has admonished the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo to make corruption his top priority throughout the period of his presidency, calling for implementation of policies that will reorient the attitude of Ghanaians. Delivering the sermon at a thanksgiving service organized … Read more
Former Minsiter of Local Government, Samuel Ofosu Ampofo has condemned the Nana Akufo Addo-led government rush manner in which it sacked the 216 Metropolitan, Municipal and Districts Chief Executives across the country. According to him, the dismissal of the MMDCEs which he describes as a “coup mentality practice” is most unfortunate, questioning the capacity in … Read more
The Executive Director of Abrabo-Pa Concept, organizers of ‘Woman2Woman Gh’, Akosua Ago Aboagye has called on females who will have the opportunity to serve in the Nana Addo-led administration to “exhibit the characteristics of women of substance and hard work so that the young women in Ghana can emulate from them”. According to her, newly … Read more
“There is the need for us to streamline Ghanaian sports and put it on a firm footing and all of us in Ghana will agree with that. We have a tremendous heritage in this area and it is time for that heritage to speak in this country whether it is football, athletics or boxing.” I … Read more
“There is the need for us to streamline Ghanaian sports and put it on a firm footing and all of us in Ghana will agree with that. We have a tremendous heritage in this area and it is time for that heritage to speak in this country whether it is football, athletics or boxing.” I … Read more
The President of the Republic of Ghana Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo by virtue of Article 243 (3) (b) of the Republic has revoked the appointments of all Metropolitan/Municipal/District Chief Executive (MMDCEs). In a letter signed by the Minister Designate for Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Hajia Alima Mahama, the president directed all MMDCE’s … Read more
The President of the Republic of Ghana Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo by virtue of Article 243 (3) (b) of the Republic has revoked the appointments of all Metropolitan/Municipal/District Chief Executive (MMDCE’s). In a letter signed by the Minister Designate for Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Hajia Alima Mahama, the president directed all MMDCE’s … Read more