Former Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Martin Amidu, has revealed he rejected an offer to serve as a Supreme Court judge in1999. He said he was persuaded by a number of people including Supreme Court judge, Justice William Atuguba, to accept the offer but he proved unyielding, saying “…but I will not change my … Read more
Special Prosecutor nominee, Martin Amidu, has said he discharged his duties fully and distinguished himself creditably when he was the Deputy Attorney General and Minister of Justice under the National Democratic Congress. At his vetting Tuesday morning, Mr. Amidu admitted he studied for a certificate from an institution in Ohio in the US, but that … Read more
The Special Prosecutor nominee Martin A. B.K Amidu has stated that he accepted the President’s offer because he wants to stop the leakages and corruption that has bedevilled the country since constitutional rule. Addressing Parliament’s Appointment’s Committee Tuesday, the anti-corruption campaigner stated that the country must be stabilised by protecting the national purse and ensuring … Read more
Veteran actor Asonaba Kwaku Darko, popularly known as Super OD, has died. The actor, according to reports, passed away on Tuesday, February 13 at the Swedru Government Hospital in the Central Region. The 84-year-old veteran actor had been out of the public’s eye for some time due to his illness and had been living in … Read more
Parliament’s Appointments Committee is set to vet the Special Prosecutor nominee, Martin Amidu, today, despite a lawsuit challenging his eligibility. A former deputy Attorney General Dr. Dominic Ayine filed a suit at the Supreme Court a day before the vetting, arguing the nominee is too old to hold the position. He wants the apex court … Read more
Mr Stephen Ashitey Adjei, an executive member of the Tema East branch of the NDC has exclusively attributed the defeat of the National Democratic Congress in the 2016 polls to former President John Dramani Mahama. “Yes it is true that President Mahama has already come out to take responsibility for our defeat, but everybody knows … Read more
Northern Alliance for Better Ghana (NAFBEG), a National Democratic Congress pressure Group has appealed to former President John Dramani Mahama not to contest for the Presidential slot of the NDC for the 2020 elections. According to the group, it was a bad idea for the former President to return to the frontlines of politics after … Read more
Mr Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin, a Deputy Speaker of Parliament has stated that the alienation of members of the National Democratic Council of Elders chiefly contributed to their defeat in 2016 polls. He explained that because the party elders were distanced from the Presidency, there were no co-ordinations that could enrich the fortunes of the … Read more
Former vice president Kwesi Amissah-Arthur has warned the government could grapple with job placement for the over 90,000 students who gained admission through the Free Senior High School programme. The ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) launched the Free SHS policy in its first year in office to absorb tuition and other related academic fees. Mr. … Read more
Second deputy speaker of Parliament and MP for Nadowli Kaleo, Alban Bagbin, has asked members of the National Democratic Congress to give their full support to whoever is chosen to lead the party into the 2020 elections. He observed competition strengthens the spirit of democracy, hence should not be seen as war among the candidates. … Read more
Deputy Defense Minister Major (Rtd) Derrick Oduro has described as unwarranted concerns raised by some security experts about the ‘Shoot to Kill’ approach of dealing with activities of Fulani herdsmen. Some security experts have raised concerns over government’s ‘Shoot to Kill’ strategy in dealing with the Fulani cattle menace in the country, describing it as … Read more
A thanksgiving service has been planned by government on Sunday to mark the Silver Jubilee of the Fourth Republic. The ceremony is scheduled to be held at the Independence Square at 3:30pm. Ghana’s Fourth Republic began on January 7, 1993 after the swearing in of Jerrry John Rawlings as winner of the 1992 presidential elections. … Read more
Alhaji Bature who is also the founder and Editor of the Al-Hajj newspaper died Friday morning, 3news.com gathered. He was on admission at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital where he was receiving treatment after he suffered stroke while in his bath in December 2017. He would be buried in accordance with Islamic tradition in the … Read more
Spio Garbrah’s Forward Ever Agenda- Lots of surprising and intriguing packages will surely unfold in Ghana’s 2020 electioneering which is two years away. It may seem too early for the ordinary Ghanaian or the electorates, but it is definitely not so early for potential political aspirants who have started now to make straight paths for their … Read more
The house of a well-known serial caller, Appiah Stadium, came under serious attack Sunday evening as assailants tried to burn down his house in the Ashanti region. Some unknown persons allegedly bombarded the house with petrol bombs with occupants in doors. Video seen by 3news.com shows some burning objects on the compound of a house … Read more
Deputy Communications Director of the National Democratic Congress, Fred Agbenyo, has questioned the preparedness of government agencies in responding to emergencies on the back of the health crisis at the Kumasi Academy that led to the death of four students in a week. He observed that how the KUMACA incident was handled showed there was … Read more
Mahama’s life after presidency is vividly reflected in his 59th birthday celebration… The immediate-past president of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency, John Dramani Mahama turned 59 years on Wednesday, 29th November, 2017. John Mahama’s 59th birthday was the first he celebrated since after vacating the office of the president following his defeat at the … Read more
The 2020 presidential race of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) will likely be a very competitive one, considering the number of party members eyeing the presidency. Among the numerous persons who have indicated interest in the presidential slot of the NDC is Stephen Atubiga, a member of the NDC communication team. Atubiga, since after publicly … Read more
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) chairmen have all joined the Mahama 2020 campaign. The NDC chairmen for the ten regions of Ghana have come together to appeal to former president John Dramani Mahama to contest for the party’s presidential slot in order to lead them in the next general elections coming up in 2020. Also … Read more
Member of Parliament for Nadowli West and Second Deputy Speaker of the House, Honorable Alban Bagbin has given unwavering assurances that he will contest for the presidency come year 2020, notwithstanding who will stand to be his rivals. “Whether John Dramani Mahama contests the NDC flagbearership or not for the 2020 election, I am also going … Read more