Update: Ursula Denies Issuing Apology Over Ebony Comments

The Office of the Member of Parliament for Ablekuma West Constituency, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has denied issuing a statement to render an apology over comments made at late songstress Ebony Reigns’s one-week celebration last Sunday. A statement of apology, purported to have been issued by the Minister, emerged Tuesday morning following criticisms over the comments she … Read more

Australia’s ‘Stolen Generations’ Facing Prolonged Trauma

Aborigines belonging to Australia’s so-called “Stolen Generations” Tuesday accused the government of prolonging their suffering by failing to implement recommendations from a landmark report 20 years ago that investigated the forced removal from their families. The term “Stolen Generations” refers to the thousands of indigenous children who were taken from their homes and put in … Read more

‘I Will Never Repeat My Conduct’ – Bugri Naabu Apologises

The Northern Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr Daniel Bugri Naabu has rendered an unqualified apology to the party following a war of words between him and the Gender Minister, Madam Otiko Afisa Djaba. The NPP, at a National Council meeting Wednesday night expressed disapproval and regret against the actions and utterances … Read more

My Outburst Was Due To Extreme Anger and Provocation

The Northern Regional Chairman of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) Daniel Bugri Naabu has stated that his recent outburst following his public brawl with the Minister of Gender and Women Affairs Otiko Djaba was due to extreme anger and provocation. Mr Bugri who apologised to the party in an addressed letter, said he has … Read more

Ayariga Lied Under Oath; Should Apologise To Allah – Lawyer Oppong

Legal Practitioner, Yaw Oppong has accused Mahama Ayariga of indulging in perjury by apologising to the speaker in Parliament over the alleged bribery claims he levelled against a Minister and some Members of Parliament. According to Lawyer Oppong, Mahama Ayariga’s apology only goes to prove the fact that the oath he swore on the Quaran … Read more

I Apologised Out of Respect – Ayariga

Bawku Central MP Mahama Ayarga has said he apologised to parliament out of respect for his colleague members, even though he disagrees with the outcome of the Ghartey committee report. According to him, his hands were tied after parliament voted to adopt the report, which found him guilty of contempt. “The recommendations of the committee … Read more

Mahama Ayariga Speaks On ‘insincere’ Apology

Mahama Ayariga has come under serious criticisms after he rendered an apology many have described as ‘insincere’. The Member of Parliament for Bawku Central was asked to apologise after he was found to be in contempt of the house. He had alleged that the Chairman of the Appointments Committee, Joseph Osei-Owusu, through the minority chief … Read more

My Hands Were Tied – Ayariga On Apology

The Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga, believes it should not matter whether his apology to the Speaker of Parliament after being charged with contempt by the Joe Ghartey committee was from his heart or not. “Whether that [The Apology] was from the bottom of my heart, whether I agree with the grounds … Read more

My Hands Were Tied

The Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga, believes it should not matter whether his apology to the Speaker of Parliament after being charged with contempt by the Joe Ghartey committee was from his heart or not. “Whether that [The Apology] was from the bottom of my heart, whether  I agree with the grounds … Read more

My Hands Were Tied On Apology

The Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga, believes it should not matter whether his apology to the Speaker of Parliament after being charged with contempt by the Joe Ghartey committee was from his heart or not. “Whether that [The Apology] was from the bottom of my heart, whether  I agree with the grounds … Read more

Anne Frank Center Demands Apology From Tim Allen After ”30s Germany’ Comment

The Anne Frank Center for Mutual Respect is demanding an apology from Tim Allen after the actor compared being a conservative in Hollywood to living in Germany in the 1930s. Allen was on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” last week, talking about having attended President Trump’s inauguration, when he made the comparison. “You get beat up if … Read more

Marwako Pepper Victim Denies Payment of Medical Bills By Employers

The young woman who was assaulted by Jihad Chaaban, the Lebanese Supervisor at the Abelenkpe Branch of the Marwako Fast Food, has denied claims by the management of the company that the company is taking care of her. She claims she has personally paid for all her medical bills and bought prescribed drugs from pharmacies … Read more

I Tried To Get Victim Help – Lebanese Supervisor

The Lebanese supervisor at Marwako said he tried to get victim help after the incident The Lebanese supervisor at the centre of the assault case at the Abelemkpe branch of Marwako Fast Foods in Accra, is disputing claims he locked up the victim, a female employee, after he forced her face in blended pepper. Initial … Read more

Marwako Assault: I Tried To Get Victim Help

The Lebanese supervisor at the centre of the assault case at the Abelemkpe branch of Marwako Fast Foods in Accra, is disputing claims he locked up the victim, a female employee, after he forced her face in blended pepper. Initial reports indicated that, the supervisor, Jihad Chaaban, locked up the victim to prevent her from getting some … Read more

Marwako Supervisor Will Be Sanctioned – Fred Oware

The incident at the Abelenkpe branch of Marwako Fast Food where Evelyn Boakye, a Ghanaian kitchen staffer’s face, was dipped into a paste of pepper by her Lebanese supervisor, Jihad Chaaban, will be investigated and the perpetrator punished severely, Fred Oware, Chief Executive Officer of the Bui Power Authority, has said. According to him, the … Read more

Marwako Saga Victim Rejects Apology

Evelyn Boakye, the Marwako worker whose face was dipped into pepper paste, has turned down an apology from her Lebanese supervisor who subjected her to inhumane treatment at the Abelenkpe branch of the fast food joint. Jihad Chaaban, in a letter, apologised to Evelyn, saying: “I wish personally to sincerely apologise to you for the … Read more

The Former National Women’s Organizer for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Anita De Sosoo, has said the posture of the Minister-designate for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Otiko Afisa Djaba, during her vetting on Monday, could prevent more women from being given leadership roles in government. During her vetting by the Appointment Committee on Monday, … Read more

Otiko’s Attitude Could Block Opportunities For Women

The Former National Women’s Organizer for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Anita De Sosoo, has said the posture of the Minister-designate for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Otiko Afisa Djaba, during her vetting on Monday, could prevent more women from being given leadership roles in government. During her vetting by the Appointment Committee on Monday, Ms … Read more

Otiko’s Attitude Could Block Opportunities For Women

The Former National Women’s Organizer for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Anita De Sosoo, has said the posture of the Minister-designate for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Otiko Afisa Djaba, during her vetting on Monday, could prevent more women from being given leadership roles in government. During her vetting by the Appointment Committee on Monday, Ms … Read more

Razak Brimah Apologises After Insulting Ghanaians

Black Stars goalkeeper Razak Brimah has issued an apology for his unsavoury comments against people who have labeled him a bad goalkeeper. Brimah, who is first choice goalkeeper of senior national team, in a post on his Facebook wall stated that the words he used were “unacceptable and offensive” and did not represent his true … Read more