The Auditor-General, on Friday, asked all persons in public offices who have not yet declared their assets to do so in tandem with Article 286 of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana. The Article states: “All Public office holders were required to submit to the Auditor-General, a written declaration of all property or assets owned by, … Read more
Details emerging from the Bank of Ghana (BoG), reveal the negotiated resignation of Dr. Abdul-Nashiru Issahaku, as Governor, three years ahead of his four-year mandate caused the taxpayer GH¢3,204 million. Insiders have told The Herald that, the Akufo-Addo government, has since effected the mouthwatering payment to the ex-Governor of the Central Bank, who was forced … Read more
There appears to be no end in sight for the protracted legal battle between some judges found to have traded money, gifts for justice and the Chief Justice who dismissed them. Three of the High court judges standing trial in the infamous bribery scandal in the judiciary have filed a suit challenging the choice of … Read more
Indicted High Court Judge, Paul Dery has filed a new lawsuit against the Chief Justice, Georgina Theodora Woode and two others over the Judicial Corruption scandal. He is seeking, among a litany of reliefs, a declaration that the Chief Justice lacked jurisdiction to inquire into the petition for his removal, presented to then-President John Mahama, … Read more
Indicted High Court Judge, Paul Dery has filed a new lawsuit against the Chief Justice, Georgina Theodora Woode and two others over the Judicial Corruption scandal. He is seeking, among a litany of reliefs, a declaration that the Chief Justice lacked jurisdiction to enquire into any petition based on the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29). … Read more
It is amazing how NDC Government officials and communicators get so jittery when Alfred Agbesi WOYOME issue is raised by the opposition party, NPP. Some still have the audacity to call WOYOME a criminal. We claim we are so educated yet so nignorant to the extent that, our only source of information is what is … Read more
Some have raised issues with the declaration by Asanteman (Manhyia Palace) that resulted in shops closing down (essential services were exempted) and residents of Kumasi staying indoors leaving the streets completely empty on Thursday. It was part of rites for its Queen Mother, Nana Afia Serwaa Kobi Ampem II, who was making that very final … Read more
In November 2015, President Mahama performed the constitutional ritual of constituting a committee to review the emoluments of Article 71 class of public sector workers. The Committee had 5 members and was chaired by Prof. Dora Francisca Edu-Buandoh. The Committee presented its report in September 2016. Given that the elections were just around the corner … Read more
In November 2015, President Mahama performed the Constitutional ritual of constituting a committee to review the emoluments of Article 71 class of public sector workers. The Committee had five members and was chaired by Prof. Dora Francisca Edu-Buandoh. The Committee presented its report in September 2016. Given that the elections were just around the corner … Read more
In November 2015, President John Mahama performed the Constitutional ritual of constituting a committee to review the emoluments of Article 71 class of public sector workers. The Committee had five members, and was chaired by Prof. Dora Francisca Edu-Buandoh. The Committee presented its report in September 2016. Given that the elections were just around the … Read more
A financial and investment management consultant Dr. Raziel Obeng-Okon says though the proposed one-district one-factory policy by the incoming government is feasible but wants its implementation to be private sector driven. He argued there is enough evidence to demonstrate that government-managed projects do not perform due to the widely held view that government is not … Read more
A financial and investment management consultant Dr. Raziel Obeng-Okon says though the proposed one-district one-factory policy by the incoming government is feasible but wants its implementation to be private sector driven. He argued there is enough evidence to demonstrate that government-managed projects do not perform due to the widely held view that government is not … Read more
Opinions are divided over whether the current Bank of Ghana governor, Dr. Abdul-Nashiru Issahaku, should be allowed to serve his term, following the electoral victory of the New Patriotic Party’s presidential candidate, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. While the former Finance Minister and a Member of Parliament’s Finance Committee Dr. Anthony Akoto Osei believes the governor … Read more
Of the Supreme Court, Amidu and Woyome: Qui tam? File photo of Alfred Woyome and former Attorney General Martin Amidu You have heard of the writ of certiorari, the writ of mandamus, the writ of habeas corpus, and other similar writs. But I bet you have never heard of the writ of qui tam. There … Read more
With three weeks to the dissolution of the Sixth Parliament, the legislators have started complaining over delays by President John Dramani Mahama in determining the conditions of service and end of service benefit of Article 71 holders of which they are part of. They are not sure when their emoluments will be determined by the … Read more