Former Attorney General, Martin Amidu is asking Ghanaians to overcome their fears and rise up in defense of what is right as he cites the outgoing government of deliberately putting impediment in the way of the new administration. The citizen vigilante who wades into the last minute appointments by the Mahama-led government challenged citizens to … Read more
Former Attorney General, Martin Amidu is asking Ghanaians to overcome their fears and rise up in defense of what is right as he cites the outgoing government of deliberately putting impediment in the way of the new administration. The citizen vigilante who wades into the last minute appointments by the Mahama-led government challenged citizens to … Read more
Former Attorney General, Martin Amidu, has added his voice to the condemnation of the outgoing government’s last-minute appointments, contracts and recruitments. Describing the move by the outgoing government as arrogance, Mr Amidu suggests that the incoming government could reverse the decisions after January 7, 2016. “…How come this Looter Government is so arrogant even after … Read more
Many interesting developments have taken place since the NPP routed the Government of my party, the NDC, in the just ended General and Presidential elections. The looter John Mahama Government promised a smooth transition as though he had an option in the matter. Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Heads of State are invited … Read more
By Joseph Annor Undoubtedly, corruption allegations have been level against President Mahama and his Government more than any of his predecessors during the 4th republic, and perhaps more than any other Ghanaian government including even General Acheampong. Moreover, most of corruption allegations against the previous governments were mainly based on perceptions rather than proven facts. … Read more
Undoubtedly, corruption allegations have been level against President Mahama and his Government more than any of his predecessors during the 4th republic, and perhaps more than any other Ghanaian government including even General Acheampong. Moreover, most of corruption allegations against the previous governments were mainly based on perceptions rather than proven facts. For example, Rawlings’ … Read more
Even though seven candidates are vying for the presidency, the race actually is between President John Dramani Mahama of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and Nana Akufo-Addo of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP). President Mahama, who is seeking for re-election and opposition leader Nana Akufo-Addo, who also has an extensive business experience, both have … Read more
Peace and tranquility are the greatest achievement every government can boast of any day, these are the core elements of every strong and resilient economy…. Nana Addo’s argument that politics should be about issues was on point but where l disagree with him is the fact that the personality of a candidate shouldn’t drive the … Read more
Why promise of a ‘Green revolution’ post December 7 election is a hoax Ghana’s forest reserve currently stands at about 1 million hectares I will want to begin with a ‘shout out’ to all our hard working farmers for their extraordinary role in helping us keep body, soul, and spirit together all year round. Despite … Read more
I will want to begin with a ‘shout out’ to all our hard working farmers for their extraordinary role in helping us keep body, soul, and spirit together all year round. Despite the numerous troubles of your daily lives and tough-talking politicians ‘throwing you under the bus’ more often than they lift you up, you … Read more
The paper estimates the Total Cost of major NPP Promises in their manifesto and assesses the Party’s proposed tax cuts on economic growth and revenue generation to finance the cost of the promises. The relationship is robust even after controlling for economic growth. The paper finds a negative and elastic relationship between corporate tax rate … Read more
An outspoken law professor, Stephen Kwaku Asare, has questioned the basis of the quashing of the conviction of Tsatsu Tsikata by the Court of Appeal, describing it as an error in law. He argued in a Facebook post few hours after the court’s decision Wednesday that Mr Tsikata had no locus standi to appeal his … Read more
Good morning, Ladies and Gentlemen of the press Good morning, fellow Ghanaians We wish to welcome you to the final edition of the Meet the Press series for this year, and consistent with our mandate, we are hopeful that at the end of this session with the media both the Citizenry and Government will be … Read more
Ga rural chiefs have massively pledged their support for President John Mahama in appreciation of the massive infrastructure developments that are changing the phase of Accra. The Chiefs are particularly grateful for his commitment that is not limited to the capital city but transforming he nation at large. They also commended the President for his … Read more
Vice President Kwesi Amissah-Arthur has warned political party activists who intend to foment trouble in the December 7 elections to desist from such behaviour. He said the security agencies were alert and would deal ruthlessly with such deviants, who would also be made to face the full rigours of the law. Vice President Amissah-Arthur gave … Read more
play videoBui’s initial cost was pegged at $622m, but a review conduct in 2012 increased the amount by $168m The NDC Government has not been honest with Ghanaians on the amount of power the country is getting from the Bui dam, chief executive of the Tema Oil Refinery has stated. According to Kwame Awuah Darko, … Read more
Vice President Kwesi Amissah-Arthur, has denied allegations that the Government has stashed away funds meant to purchase cocoa beans and is using it for the campaign of President John Mahama. He said there was no truth in the allegation being made by their opponent, and thus asked the public, especially cocoa farmers, to disregard it. Vice … Read more
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) says Ghana’s life expectancy at birth increased from 60 years to 63 years from 2008 to 2013 because of its Administration’s commitment to deliver a better and improved healthcare system. The NDC says the achievements under the health sector are as a result of the strategic investment made under the … Read more
Government is working to reduce the wage bill from the current 51 percent to 40 percent in 2017 in order to invest in social and economic services. President John Mahama disclosed this at the 21st breakfast meeting with the Ghanaian business community organized by the Ghana Investment Promotion Center (GIPC) in Accra on Monday. One … Read more
To the NDC one of its greatest achievements is the elimination of schools under trees. But from the NDC’s own budgets, manifestes and greenbooks, different figures are given to Ghanaians with regard to the total number of schools under trees and the number of schools they have eliminated. So why these inconsistencies? ‘‘Eliminate the remaining … Read more