The Supreme Court has rejected a request by the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, to order for a re-run of the 2020 polls. According to the Justices of the apex court, John Mahama failed to convince them to make such an order. The Supreme Court justices disclosed this in their […] The post We have no reason to
The Supreme Court has dismissed the election petition brought before it by John Dramani Mahama, the 2020 Presidential Candidate of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC). “The petitioner did not demonstrate in any way how the errors [committed by the EC] affected the declaration of the election…We have therefore no reason to order a re-run […] The post Supreme
On the occasion of World Obesity Day, Fat2Fit Ghana would like to encourage practical solutions to help Ghanaians achieve and maintain a healthy body weight and reverse obesity trends. Many of the underlying health conditions that have taken millions of lives around the world as a result of the global Covid-19 pandemic stems from obesity […] The post World
The National Democratic Congress Communications Director, Sammy Gyamfi, has criticised the NDC caucus in Parliament following the controversial approval of some minister-nominees. In comments on Facebook, Mr. Gyamfi described the handling of the minister-nominees as a betrayal. His remarks singled out the Minority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu; the Minority Chief Whip, Muntaka Mubarak and even the […] The post Sammy
Believers of the catholic faith in Ghana have been encouraged to avail themselves to be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus. The church through a statement by the Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference said it is imperative for all its consecrated members including priests to take the jab in the ongoing national vaccination exercise. It also extended […] The post Vaccination
US-based Ghanaian legal practitioner, Professor Kwaku Asare (popularly referred to as Kwaku Azar) has taken on the Board Chairman of the Audit Service for challenging the nationality of the immediate past Auditor General, Daniel Yao Domelevo. “I was extremely shocked at the Audit Service Board. The Board was completely out of order when it introduced […] The post Audit
Allianz Life Insurance Ghana organized a webinar on the implications of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AFCFTA) on the Insurance sector. This webinar was attended by members of the Insurance Brokers Association of Ghana (IBAG), members of the Chartered Insurance Institute of Ghana (CIIG), Allianz staff and other interested persons. The moderator for the […] The post Allianz
A Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Yonny Kulendi, says fellow Justices are open to criticism of their handling of the election petition. They, however, draw the line at insults and personal attacks. “Let’s be constructive, let’s be proactive. As trustees of the people’s power of justice, we are willing and happy to be criticised.” […] The post Election
Police in the Ashanti Region are on alert for possible communal clashes between residents of Adwumakase-Kese and Bomfa in the Afigya Kwabre South District over a land boundary dispute. The Ashanti Regional Police Command says it has picked up intelligence that some youth of Adwumakase-Kese are plotting to cause disturbances. “It has come to the […] The post A/R:
A US-based lawyer, Professor Kwaku Asare, has suggested that events surrounding the removal of the Auditor General, Daniel Yao Domelevo show that the government’s ultimate plan has always been to have him removed from office. Speaking on The Point of View, Prof Asare, said the recent controversy over Mr. Domelevo’s date of birth and nationality […] The post Domelevo’s
The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has issued some regulatory directives to commercial passenger transport operators providing only inter-city services. This is to improve the quality of service offered and mainly reduce crashes on Ghana’s roads. Commercial drivers who operate other forms of public transport popularly known as “trotro” are however exempted from the guidelines. […] The post Road
There were chaotic scenes on Wednesday in north-western Nigeria as parents were reunited with their kidnapped daughters in the town of Jangebe. Eyewitnesses say at least three people were shot by the security forces. The shooting reportedly happened after parents, frustrated by the length of the handover ceremony, started throwing rocks at government officials. It’s […] The post ‘Nigerian
The UN says at least 20 African migrants died after smugglers threw them overboard off the coast of Djibouti. The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) said at least 80 people were thrown off the vessel after the traffickers realised it was overloaded. Their boat had been carrying about 200 migrants, including women and children according […] The post At least
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has promised to help actualize the vision of creating a just and free society in the country. According to him, this aspiration as captured in Article 34 (1) of the 1992 Constitution will continue to be a mirage unless Parliament takes its rightful place as the bulwark […] The post Parliament will be effective under
The Supreme Court is today, Thursday, March 4, 2021, expected to deliver its judgment on the December 2020 presidential election petition. Former President John Mahama who re-contested the election on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), took the Electoral Commission to court, challenging the validity of the Commission’s 9th December 2020 declaration of […] The post Supreme
Parliament has by a majority decision and consensus approved the nomination of 13 ministerial nominees of President Nana Akufo-Addo. While 10 were approved by consensus, three were approved by a majority vote on the floor of the house after extensive debate on recommendations made by the Appointments Committee. Those whose approvals were secured through a […] The post Parliament
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