A statement issued by the Minister for Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, announcing the directive from President Akufo-Addo to the Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, to seek support from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has been met with divergent views. Whilst some industry experts think the decision should have been taken long time ago, others also think the IMF support is not necessary and that the government could have fallen on the Central Bank to finance specific projects dear to the
Former President John Dramani Mahama has cautioned President Akuffo Addo to make sure that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme should mark an important step towards addressing the dire economic situation in the country. “This should mark an important step towards addressing the dire economic situation, which has left Ghanaians wallowing under intense suffering and hardships.” The former President made this claim in a Facebook post, where he applauded President Akufo-Addo’s decision
A leading contestant for the National Chairman position of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Stephen Asamoah Boateng (Asabee), has thrown a challenge to his fellow chairmanship aspirants to open up for a debate. “They should come on set with me; let’s know who can best articulate the party’s position on issues,” he said. He wants the party folks to decide who among them has deeper knowledge and understanding of the party, and can best articulate its stand on various issues, especially
A former Upper East Regional Minister, Rockson Ayine Bukari, who served in the first term of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has added his voice to calls by some Ghanaians on the President to reshuffle his ministers. There have been calls in recent times on President Akufo-Addo to reshuffle his ministers following the worsening economic fortunes of the country. One of such Ghanaians is former President John Dramani Mahama. Prior to its coming into power in 2017, the New Patriotic Party (NPP)
The Headmistress of the Atasemanso Roman Catholic Primary School, Rev. Sister Grace Nuamah, has, on behalf of the Catholic Diocese of Kumasi, School Management Committee and Parents /Teachers Association, expressed profound appreciation to the Bridge-To-Africa Connections (BTAC) for the tremendous support accorded the school over the last few years. She noted that the BTAC assistance had helped to improve the standard and performance of the pupils. Bridge-To-Africa Connection, founded by Madam Dawn
Three Hundred and Ninety three Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), constituting the 11th batch of recruits of the National Ambulance Service (NAS) passing out at the Paramedics and Emergency Care Training School (PECTS) at Nkenkaasu in the Offinso North District of the Ashanti Region after a year’s intensive training. The batch, comprising 199 males and 194 females, happened to be the 6th of EMTs to pass out from the Training School since its inception in November 2013. They were taken trough
The chiefs and people of Ave Dakpa in the Akatsi North District of the Volta Region have inaugurated their Town Management Committee (TMC) at a colourful ceremony at Ave Dakpa, the administrative capital. The formation of the Committee was done in consultation with the Paramount Chief of the Ave Dakpa Traditional Area and President of the Ave Dakpa Traditional Council, Torgbui Nyamekor Glakpe V. It is aimed among other things at partnering with the chiefs and elders to iron out some major differences
The directive of Nana Otuo Siriboe II, the Juabenhene to the Asona Royal family of Konongo, in the Asante Akim Central Municipality, not to accord the late chief royal courtesies and protocols has been disapproved by a group calling itself ‘Concerned Citizens of Konongo’. The Juabenhene, who doubles as the chairman of the Council of State, on Tuesday May 31, 2022, dissolved the Council of stool elders of the Konongo sub-Traditional Council and relieved them of their traditional positions. The
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament (MP) for Ayensuano Constituency in the Eastern Region, Teddy Safori Addi, has provided a total of 100 boreholes to some communities in his constituency. The boreholes are to solve the perennial water shortages experienced in the beneficiary communities during the dry season, as well as help the residents to access good drinking water to improve their health. The short, but impressive, commissioning ceremony was graced by the former Minister
Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the 100 years old Akyem Akokoaso Presby School building made from mud and sticks in the form of concrete pillars would give way for a modern multi-purpose building. The school, which was built in 1902 through the instrumentality of the chiefs and people of the area has suffered many setbacks, including a weak foundation, ripping off of roofing, broken doors and windows. A situation that has always threatened the goal to provide academic education for people in
Mr Richmond Koduah, the District Chief Executive for Upper Denkyira West District in the Central region, has debunked claims by Daniel Ohene Darko, Member of Parliament for the Upper Denkyira West constituency that he provided a Network Mast and constructed deplorable roads in the District. The MP reportedly stated that he asked the Minister of Communication and the Ghana Investment Fund to Electronic Communications (GIFEC) Project to complete networks at Jameso Nkwanta, Nyinawusu, Besease,
The national executive aspirants of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) participated in the recent balloting processes to help determine how each aspirant will be positioned on the ballot paper for the elections scheduled for July 17. After the exercise came to an end, National Youth Organiser aspirant, Prince Kamal Gumah picked number 3 on the ballot paper. A supporter of Prince Gumah explained that the number 3 is a divine number and shows the connection to the spiritual realm and spiritual
The Deputy Commissioner of the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), Mrs Mercy Larbi, says for the past two decades Ghana has not submitted its human rights reports to the African Commission on Human and People’s Rights (ACHPR). She said the responsibility lies on the Office of the Attorney-General (A-G) and Ministry of Justice to ensure that Ghana meet this continental obligation. Mrs Larbi was speaking at a two-day workshop for the drafting of Civil Society Organisations
The Daily Graphic in last Friday’s issue quoted the Ghana Education Service Director-General, Prof Kwasi Opoku-Amankwa as saying, “You don’t have to wait till the last minute before you start planning for your pension. If you do that, you will find yourself wanting.” He made this assertion whilst advising staff of the service to plan adequately for their retirement. The Chronicle is in support of Prof. Opoku-Amankwa’s advice because the Ghanaian workforce have adopted the habit of waiting
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Group KOANS, Prof. Kofi Anokye, has called on the Overlord of the Akim Abuakwa Traditional Area, Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin II, to stay away from Akim Abuakwa sold lands. Prof. Anokye stated that almost all the lands belonging to Akim Abuakwa had been sold outright, and for all time way back in 1928, with the exception of a few on which the inheritance occupied. But responding to the issues raised by Prof. Kofi Anokye, the Akwansrahene (Visiting Chief) of Kyebi
A fellow of the Office of the Youth Envoy of the African Union Commission, Sabina Ngwanchang Nforba, has advised the youth of Africa to become entrepreneurs and fully exploit the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). “The youth should actively and meaningfully participate in politics, become entrepreneurs, and fully exploit the African Continental Free Trade Area agreement, become advocates for good governance, and build the spirit of volunteerism and community,” she stated. She
If the June 4 Principles introduced new things into the system, they were things of very sick disposition, very unnecessary and very appalling. And one which Ghanaians must condemn most, whenever it is being practiced, is that unprovoked attacks on people who have attained some success in life. One of the cardinal principles of June 4, is to grow wickedly envious of others. June 4 taught Ghanaians that all the rich, made it through corruption and in that era, the rich and the successful were targets
The Independent National Electoral Commission has received 5,305 Bimodal Voters Accreditation System for the July 16 governorship election in Osun State and its configuration concluded, the Resident Electoral Commissioner, Prof. Abdulganiyu Raji, has said. The commission also put the number of registration areas in Osun at 332 with 1,955,657 registered voters and 335,298 Permanent Voter Cards collected so far. The Osun REC stated these in his speech delivered via zoom during a dialogue session organised
The Benue State Government has alerted the entire Nigerians that the reintroduced Water Resources Bill was targeted at their fundamental rights to freshwater. DAILY POST recalls that the bill which triggered controversy in the National Assembly between 2017 and 2020, was reintroduced on Wednesday by the Chairman of the House Committee on Water Resources, Sada Soli from Katsina State. It can be recalled that the Muhammadu Buhari administration had sent the proposed law to the National Assembly as
The Senior Pastor of Awaiting The Second Coming Of Christ Ministry, Adewale Giwa, has stated that Nigerians are confused about who to cast their votes for in 2023 as president due to hunger caused by politicians. According to Giwa, starvation had been weaponised among Nigerians by politicians in order to have opportunities to influence the mindset of citizens in their favour. The pastor who stated this over the weekend emphasised that the situation, which is begging for urgent measure, could be seen
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