Thugs wielding cudgels and other lethal weapons have attacked the residence of former Brong Ahafo Regional Minister, Eric Opoku at Sankore. The attack was allegedly spearheaded by some members of the governing New Patriotic Party on Sunday. There were some members of the opposition National Democratic Congress who were in the house of Mr. Opoku, … Read more
The Director in charge of Transport and Logistics at the Flagstaff House has said journalists keeping and using state cars would soon be named, shamed and prosecuted. Odeneho Nana Oppong has hinted that the soon-to-be-confirmed Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu, would be provided with the names of the journalists holding state cars. According to him, they … Read more
Head of Transport and Logistics at the Presidency Nana Oppong has dispelled claims that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has purchased new luxurious vehicles from Dubai. Reports are that the Presidency has purchased 56 new presidential vehicles which are yet to be imported to the country. Many believe the President is just throwing dust in … Read more
Former Deputy Finance Minister, Ato Forson’s comments following the removal of taxes on spare parts has angered some spare parts dealers at the Suame Magazine in Kumasi. They are threatening a demonstration against him if he does not retract and apologise to them. The Member of Parliament for Ejumako suggested the abolishing of import duty … Read more
Justice of the Human Rights Court, Gifty Agyei Addo has refused to continue hearing a suit filed by the International Standard Journalists Association against the Electoral Commission on the latter’s decision to charge for media accreditation. The EC charged each journalist who wants to cover the December 7 general elections GHc10 for accreditation. But when … Read more
The Human Rights Division of the Accra High Court has dismissed a suit brought against the Electoral Commission, Ghana (EC) by some journalists over the GH¢10 accreditation fees. Members of the International Standards Journalists Association (ISJA) led by Nana Oppong on Friday, November 11 filed the suit contesting the Commission’s charge for accreditation. In its … Read more
A group calling itself the International Standards Journalist Association (ISJA) has sued the Electoral Commission of Ghana over media accreditation fees. The EC had announced its intention of charging accreditation fees from journalists who would cover the elections. Though the Commission is yet to determine the fee a statement signed by its Head of Communications, Eric … Read more
A group calling itself the International Standards Journalist Association (ISJA) has sued the Electoral Commission of Ghana over media accreditation fees. The EC had announced its intention of charging accreditation fees from journalists who would cover the elections. Though the Commission is yet to determine the fee a statement signed by its Head of Communications, Eric … Read more
Every journalist would have to pay GHC10 to procure an accreditation card from the Ghana’s Electoral Commission to have access to polling centres during voting on December 7. “It’s now been confirmed to be 10.00 cedis, please,” Communications Director at the EC, Eric Kofi Dzakpasu told Onua FM. He explained that the fees would be … Read more
Every journalist would have to pay GHC10 to procure an accreditation card from the Ghana’s Electoral Commission to have access to polling centres during voting on December 7. “It’s now been confirmed to be 10.00 cedis, please,” Communications Director at the EC, Eric Kofi Dzakpasu told Onua FM. He explained that the fees would be … Read more
The Electoral Commission of Ghana is pleading with the media in the country to cooperate with the commission and pay accreditation fees to cover the December 7 presidential and parliamentary elections. The commission set November 7 2016 as deadline for submission of requests for accreditation to be granted at a fee, citing financial constraints. Though … Read more
Some journalists are threatening to sue the Electoral Commission if it insists on taking money from the media before allowing them to cover the upcoming general elections. The EC on Monday announced its intention of requiring accreditation fees from journalists who wish to cover the elections. Though the Commission is yet to determine the fee … Read more
Michael Ayittey Okine, alias Ayitey Powers, the famed Ghanaian boxer, was last Monday arraigned for allegedly taking money from two residents of Kumasi, the Ashanti regional capital, amounting to GH¢14,000 under the pretext of securing them visas. The suspect was put before a court presided over by Audrey Kocuvie- Tay and charged with defrauding by … Read more