The Accra Sports Stadium has been disconnected from the national power grid due to non-payment of accumulated electricity debts. During a visit on Tuesday, a few offices had power from a mini power generator, while the entire facility remained off. This is not the first time the stadium has been disconnected. Some officers, who declined […] The post ECG disconnects Accra
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is considering disconnecting power supply to the Parliament of Ghana on Wednesday, February 21, due to an outstanding debt exceeding GH₵23 million. This potential action is part of the ongoing “Operation Zero Balance” initiative which aims to recover unpaid debts from various customers. The inclusion of Parliament among the […] The post Parliament
By Philip Gebu The 2024 edition of National Chocolate Day was scheduled from 9 to 14 February. It is on the theme: “Eat Chocolate, stay healthy, grow Ghana” and sub-themed: “Explore Ghana, eat chocolate. Some activities scheduled for the celebration include a visitation to the Chief Imam, the Central and Cantonments Mosques, as well as […] The post
The Bui Power Authority transacts power business with the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) Limited in the United States of America Dollars, instead of the local currency, Cedi. The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament expressed concerns over the issue during its public hearing in Accra yesterday. The Chairman of the PAC, James Klutse Avedzi, […] The post Bui Sells Power To
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has stated that the party will not support the proposal for a change in the date for the 2024 elections from December to November. “We [NDC] do not believe that this is being proposed in good faith,” he maintained. The NDC flagbearer made the […] The post We’ll not support
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has stated that the party will not support the proposal for a change in the date for the 2024 elections from December to November. “We [NDC] do not believe that this is being proposed in good faith,” he maintained. The NDC flagbearer made the […] The post We’ll not support EC’s
Alexander Afenyo-Markin Deputy Majority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has urged the House to amend or delete clauses in the yet-to-be-passed anti-gay Bill that recommends custodial sentencing as the Read More... The post LGBTQ Bill:
The Ghana Police Service has arrested two more suspects in connection with the murder of the Chief Executive Officer of the Cossy Hill Hotel (Jirapa Dubai) at Jirapa in the Upper West Region. The CEO, Eric Johnson, was gruesomely murdered and found in a pool of blood in one of his hotel rooms on Sunday, […] The post Two more suspects arrested over murder of Jirapa
The government has officially suspended the planned implementation of the 15% Value Added Tax (VAT) on domestic consumption of electricity. In a press statement issued by the Ministry of Read More... The post Suspends 15% VAT On Electricity-
Parliament has approved new measures that establish custodial sentences for the willful promotion, sponsorship, or support of LGBTQ+ activities. The approved legislation calls for a minimum sentence of 3years Read More... The post LGBTQ+: Parliament Approves 5Years
The Majority Leader in Parliament, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has expressed optimism about the conclusion of the clause-by-clause amendment of the bill on the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values, also known as the anti-gay bill, by the end of Friday, February 9. The House is expected to continue with the consideration of […] The post Amendments
Samuel Dubik Mahama – ECG Boss In the wake of the Akosombo Dam water spillage last year, some residents in affected communities continue to face electricity supply issues, despite Read More... The post ECG
Cassiel Ato Forson The opposition National Democratic Congress, (NDC) Members of Parliament have kicked against a request from the Electoral Commission before Parliament to eliminate the use of indelible Read More... The post NDC MPs Fight EC Over Removal Of Indelible
A total of 3.5 million electricity customers are currently using the PowerApp introduced by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). The Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Samuel Dubik Masubir Mahama, who disclosed this on Accra-based Peace FM said when the app was introduced about two-years ago, it had only about 250,000 users. For […] The post Editorial: ECG PowerApp is the
The Member of Parliament for Akuapim South, OB Amoah, is urging the Electoral Commission (EC) to build consensus among political parties over the proposed change in the date for the general elections. The EC has suggested moving the date for both presidential and parliamentary elections from December 7th to November 7th. The opposition National Democratic […] The post EC
Obaapa Christy One of Ghana’s renowned gospel artistes, Obaapa Christy, has released her much anticipated new single, ‘It Will Change’, accompanied by a stunning music video. This marks her Read More... The post Obaapa Christy Returns With ‘It Will Change’
The Electoral Commission (EC) has reportedly taken decisive action by interdicting five officers who were involved in overseeing the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) parliamentary primary in Yendi. The decision Read More... The post EC
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has apologized to Citi FM/Citi TV and the station’s Northern Regional Correspondent, Mohammed Aminu M. Alabira, following an attack on the reporter by the party’s Member of Parliament for Yendi, Farouk Aliu Mahama, during the parliamentary primary. Mr. Aliu Mahama and his team unleashed mayhem on Alabira while he was […] The post NPP
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is introducing a spot-billing system to address all challenges of overbilling resulting from non-reading of customers’ bills, which leads to incorrect estimation. In a press statement dated February 2, 2024, ECG explains that the initiative includes the company’s new reading meter, which will capture customers’ electricity consumption and integrate […] The post ECG
The Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Samuel Nartey George, says that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) supports the position of the party’s flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, on LGBTQ+ issues. Mr. Mahama, addressing the matter during a breakfast meeting with the Clergy in Koforidua on Wednesday, January 31, stated that his faith is against same-sex marriages, […] The post NDC
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