Many African political pessimists had retreats of thought, when Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) assisted in ending the iron-fisted rule of Yahya Abdul-Aziz Jemus Junkung Jammeh of the Gambian Republic in January 2017. Many Africans especially the Gambians were plunged into a cornucopia of euphoria. African political pundits sighed and retorted: West Africa … Read more
Ghana and Togo have resolved to deepen co-operation, as well as strengthen the ties of friendship that exist between them in the sectors of security, immigration, agriculture and water, health, trade, digital economy, environment, energy, transport and the issue of maritime borders. A communiqué issued at the end of the official visit of the President … Read more
President Akufo-Addo, is advocating for a 24-hour opening of the borders between Ghana and Togo, explaining that this will boost trade and tourism, and, thereby, ensure that the peoples of the two nations reap the economic benefits thereof. According to President Akufo-Addo, “the opening of our borders will give true meaning to the ECOWAS Protocols … Read more
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on Tuesday, May 2, 2017, arrived in Lome, the capital of the Republic of Togo to a rousing welcome from residents, at the commencement of his 3-day visit. Mr Akufo-Addo, who made the trip to Togo by road, was met at the Aflao border by the Togolese President, Faure Essozimna … Read more
Reverend Azigiza Jnr., known for his overwhelming triumph in 1991 as the Best West African DJ, Best African DJ in 1993 and Host of Joy Beach Jam, will be honoured with a ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ at the 2017 Rush Ghana DJ Awards. Merqury Republic said Tuesday that Reverend Azigiza Jnr will receive the award Saturday … Read more
You need to read the full text of Nana Addo’s inaugural speech so that you don’t get fooled by hearsay… Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo was inaugurated as Ghana’s new President on Saturday 7th January, 2017 at the Black Stars Square, Accra. Nana Akufo-Addo’s inauguration follows his victory in the presidential elections held on the … Read more
Ghana’s 5th President of the 4th Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Saturday, January 7, 2017, called on all Ghanaians to be optimistic about the future, and unite for the development of the country. He said his assumption of office will spell the beginning of a new era of economic transformation of prosperity for the … Read more
Speech delivered by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo after he was sworn in as president. INAUGURAL ADDRESS OF HIS EXCELLENCY, NANA ADDO DANKWA AKUFO-ADDO, ON THE OCCASION OF HIS SWEARING IN AS PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC, AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF THE GHANA ARMED FORCES. Mr Speaker, The Ghanaian people give thanks to Almighty God for the … Read more
Vote out the NPP and the NDC! [1] By Francis Kwarteng “The tension in the atmosphere created by the clashes does not speak well of the country and is tainting Ghana’s reputation…The clashes show the level of intolerance, which is not a sign of democracy. Democracy is a contest of ideas and not physical, where … Read more
“The tension in the atmosphere created by the clashes does not speak well of the country and is tainting Ghana’s reputation…The clashes show the level of intolerance, which is not a sign of democracy. Democracy is a contest of ideas and not physical, where violence is allowed to have a place” (Most Reverend Emmanuel Asante, … Read more
The Director of Public Affairs of the Ghana Police Service, Superintendent Cephas Arthur has said that the Inspector General of Police, John Kudalor has no right to allow Togolese entry to cast their vote in the December polls. He said the IGP has no jurisdiction in Togo to command Togolese security officers to open their … Read more
The Executives of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Akatsi North Constituency of the Volta Region wish to express their gratitude to the good people of the Constituency for their show of concern and love for their flag-bearer Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and parliamentary candidate Dr Prince Sodoke Amuzu in the run-up to the … Read more
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), John Kudalor, has advised security officers not to allow any form of intimidation that seeks to prevent eligible voters along the country’s corridors and those abroad from voting in the polls on 7th December. Addressing the media on a day’s visit to the Volta Region, John Kudalor, observed that … Read more
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), John Kudalor, has advised security officers not to allow any form of intimidation that seeks to prevent eligible voters along the country’s corridors and those abroad from voting in the polls on 7th December. Addressing the media on a day’s visit to the Volta Region, John Kudalor, observed that … Read more
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), John Kudalor, has advised security officers not to allow any form of intimidation that seeks to prevent eligible voters along the country’s corridors and those abroad from voting in the polls on 7th December. Addressing the media on a day’s visit to the Volta Region, John Kudalor, observed that … Read more
The acting Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Freddie Blay, has indicated that there is clear evidence that the NPP will record its highest votes ever in the Volta Region in the December 7 parliamentary and presidential elections. According to him, the hard work of parliamentary candidates, regional, constituency and branch executives was very … Read more
The Volta Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) says they are 100 percent sure that there are Togolese on the electoral roll to be used for the December election. John Peter Amewu explained that some Togolese who through erronoeus mechanisms and taking freebies have found their names on the voters register would be … Read more
The Paramount Chief of Anlo Traditional Council Togbui Sri III has enstooled Former President John Jerry Rawlings as Togbuiga Nutifafa (Senior Peace chief) of Anlo Traditional area for his leading role in maintaining peace and stability in Ghana. The former President was enstooled at a mini Hogbetsotso festival durbar held in Tadzewu to herald the … Read more
Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Honourable Edward Doe-Adjaho, has bemoaned the total neglect of various tourist sites in the Anlo Traditional Area of the Volta Region. He noted that the neglect of tourist sites in the region has rendered majority of young men and women jobless. He made this observation at the official launch of the … Read more
My first time of understanding the word propaganda was in George Owell’s dystopian novel: 1984. In that novel the main protagonist: Wiston Smith, was in charge of propaganda and in his capacity as a worker at the ministry of truth, his responsibilities included reversing history by rewriting newspapers to support his party line. The impeccable … Read more