The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Wednesday afternoon put away his well-earned reputation as a scholar to don the garb of a chef when he served lunch to officers and men of the Ghana Armed Forces at Burma Camp, Accra. The Vice President showed his serving skills after delivering an address on behalf of President … Read more
The Minister of Communications, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has rendered an unqualified apology over her comments at the one-week celebration for Ebony held in her constituency. In a video, which has since gone viral on social media, Mrs Owusu-Ekuful, who addressed sympathisers as the Member of Parliament for Ablekuma West Constituency, said she has been saddened by … Read more
Veteran Ghanaian high life musician, Awuram Badu, who died last year at the age of 76, was Saturday given a state burial in Kumasi. Scores of showbiz personalities, both musicians and actors, joined the family of late musician as she was laid to rest at her hometown, Banko, after a burial service at the Centre … Read more
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has warned headmasters and headmistress senior high schools in the country against charging unapproved fees, and other charges already exempted under the Free SHS policy. According to President Akufo-Addo, he knows there are a handful of reactionary elements in the country who are determined to undermine the Free SHS policy. … Read more
President of the National House of Chiefs has commended President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for appointing former Attorney General, Martin Amidu, to head the country’s Office of the Special Prosecutor (SP). Togbe Afede XIV said he was particularly happy about the level of accountability under the leadership of President Akufo-Addo so far. Togbe Afede who … Read more
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has commended Jacob Zuma for showing “patriotism and statesmanship” for resigning as president of South Africa. He was pleased that Mr. Zuma listened to the demands of South Africans, and accordingly resigned Wednesday after years of attempts to remove him failed. “…His Excellency Jacob Zuma, is also to be commended … Read more
The Vice President, Alhaji Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has reiterated government’s resolve to deal forcefully and decisively with the issue of illegal bunkering and the smuggling of petroleum products by sea into Ghana. Government, he said, is in the process of formulating policies aimed at nipping the situation in the bud once and for all. Dr … Read more
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says the urgent responsibility facing leaders on the continent is to make Africa attractive so African youths see the continent as a place of opportunities. With the continent having the youngest population, President Akufo-Addo noted that “our youth who bear the brunt of the suffering now resort to desperate measures … Read more
‘Dangerous Highway’ is a comprehensive road safety documentary that focuses on the George Walker Bush Highway in Accra six years after it was opened to the public. The six-lane George Walker Bush Highway of 14.1 km links the Tetteh Quarshie Interchange to Mallam Junction. The project was initiated in 2008 by then President John Agyekum … Read more
The Member of Parliament for Bolgatanga Central Constituency, Isaac Adongo, has urged the members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to take their time and teach the president basic mathematics. Contributing to the debate on the State of the Nation Address delivered by President Nana Akufo-Addo last Thursday, Mr Adongo indicated that the President is … Read more
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has left Accra for Sokoto, Nigeria, where he will be a guest at the International Conference on Transformative Governance in Africa. The invitation was extended to Ghana’s leader by the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Most Reverend Dr Matthew Hassan Kukah. The president will be out in Nigeria … Read more
Policy think-tank IMANI Ghana says former Attorney General Martin Amidu who was vetted by parliament Tuesday for the Office of the Special Prosecutor, has given a good account of himself as the best person for the job. According to IMANI, the nominee “exhibited great wit, candour, anger sometimes, and above all boundless knowledge of his … Read more
He said he doesn’t even have the money to run a presidential campaign as evidenced in his inability to “bring people here and feed them”. Mr Amidu made this known on Tuesday at his vetting for the position of Special Prosecutor. He faced Parliament’s Appointments Committee a little over a month after being nominated by … Read more
The ministers of Interior, Transport and Roads and Highways are to meet and come out with proposals to address the issue of recent road accidents, the president has ordered. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says the recent spate of accidents and the ensuing deaths and injuries is cause for concern to him. That is why … Read more
Tributes have poured in for veteran Ghanaian actor Super OD, real name Asonaba Kwaku Darko, who passed away on Tuesday in his Agona Swedru hometown. Super OD was taken ill last Saturday, according to son Simon Darko, after complaining of weakness. He has not been well for some time now. He unfortunately gave up the … Read more
“I’m The Best Person For Prosecution” – Martin Amidu Martin Amidu, the Special Prosecutor nominee has retorted to the Appointment Committee that he is the rightful person for that office. He said this on Tuesday, February 13, 2018, during his vetting by the Parliament’s Appointment Committee “…If you want anybody who will be meticulous in … Read more
Nominee for Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu, says he considers his nomination as a fine opportunity to prevent any future coups. Martin Amidu said coup makers have in the past, justified overthrowing governments because of endemic corruption. “It is important that this country is stabilized. It is important that nobody makes an excuse to make a … Read more
The Special Prosecutor nominee, Martin Amidu has said his accusation of former President John Mahama of undermining efforts by the Akufo-Addo administration in fighting corruption in the country was a “perception.” Mr. Amidu in an article titled: “The Missing Link” in the Woyome case, he said “moles planted in high positions by the Mahama administration, … Read more
The Special Prosecutor nominee, Martin Amidu has said he is the best choice for the tedious fight against corruption. “…If you want anybody who will be meticulous in investigation and prosecution, the president has made the best choice for,” he said Tuesday, February 13, 2018 during his vetting by the Parliament’s Appointment Committee. He added: … Read more
Participants at the just ended Multi-stakeholder Anti-Corruption Strategic Meeting on the Right to Information (RTI) has renewed its call on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to ensure the passage of the Bill. The group urged the Government to place the RTI Bill on the calendar of the current Parliament before the end of the first … Read more