Former President and Flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has once again criticized the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) for what he described as Read More... The post Mahama Criticizes NPP
About 60,000 persons in the informal sector, especially the self-employed have joined the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), since the inception of the Self Employed Enrollment Drive (SEED) programme. The SEED programme seeks to ensure that both workers in the formal and informal sector benefit through their monthly contribution on their retirement or […] The post 60,000 self-employed join SSNIT
It appears the debate on which political party better manages the Ghanaian economy has been settled, as US-based Ghanaian economist, Prof. Dennis Nsafoah, says he hasn’t observed any significant difference after analysing economic data from 1992. The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has consistently claimed that it manages the Ghanaian economy better when in power compared […] The post Better
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has expressed surprise at the summoning of the Ankobeahene of the Begoro Stool, Bafour Owiredu Agyarko Minta II, by the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council. The summons stems from allegations that the chief endorsed the NDC’s presidential candidate, John Dramani Mahama, during a recent campaign tour. Daasebre Ofosu Kwabi Ayebiahwe, Otweresohene/Odau, […] The post Action
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has criticized Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, asserting that he lacks the vision and capacity to turn the fortunes of the country around. The opposition party contends that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer lacks the foresight characteristic of a true leader, making him incomparable to the NDC flagbearer, John […] The post “Incompetent”
Yaw Boadu Ayeboafo, the Chairman of the National Media Commission (NMC), has stated that he will not apologize for his stance on the Ghana Journalists Association’s (GJA) blacklisting directive against two Members of Parliament (MPs). Mr. Ayeboafo has publicly criticized the GJA’s directive, describing it as “dysfunctional and unproductive” to the public interest. He suggests […] The post I
The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has completed a study dubbed – “Time Release” – to assess the average time goods under customs are cleared at the various ports and frontiers of Ghana. The study, conducted between September 2022 and 2024 was done at the Tema Port, Kotoka International Airport, Aflao and Paga borders, to […] The post GRA
The Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council has summoned Nana Owiredu Agyarko, Ankobeahene of Begoro, which is the Benkum Division of the traditional area, for endorsing the flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama at Ahomahomaso, during his recent tour of the Eastern Region. This follows a petition by some Nananoms of the […] The post Begoro
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Abuakwa North, Gifty Twum-Ampofo, has lauded Ms. Abena Gyamera, the Municipal Director of Education for Abuakwa North, for her dedication towards efficient and effective education in the area. According to the lawmaker, who doubles as a Deputy Minister for Education in charge of Technical and Vocational Education Training, Ms. […] The post Abuakwa North
On January 28, Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso announced their withdrawal from the 15-member Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) – from which all three had been suspended following the military coups that overthrew their democratically elected governments. This represents the greatest crisis the bloc has faced since its establishment in 1975. The three […] The post
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Volta Region has urged the public to disregard statements made by the New Patriotic Party’s flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, regarding the government’s construction of a fish landing site in Keta. The NDC in Keta argues that there is no evidence to support the government’s claims of having constructed […] The post Disregard
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
The Jospong Group of Companies has presented separate amounts totalling almost GH¢500,000 to three renal facilities in Accra. The money is to support the treatment of kidney patients of Korle Bu Renal Unit, University of Ghana Dialysis Centre and the Renal Unit of the Bank Hospital who, for some reasons, are unable to afford dialysis […] The post Jospong Group Supports 3 Dialysis Units
What Sayeth the NDC 2020 Peoples Manifesto? 8.7 FINANCIAL INCLUSION AND ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS (FINTECH) A higher level of financial inclusion will not only benefit the poor, create jobs and reduce inequality but will also grow the formal financial sector. Currently, Ghana’s percentage of financial inclusion is estimated at 58 per cent (as at end-2017) and […] The post About FINTECH: E-Levy and Digitalization
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has insisted that Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia cannot absolve himself from the current debilitating economic situation in Ghana. Mr. Mahama insists that every member of the Akufo-Addo administration must be held accountable for the current state of the country’s economy. Speaking at a […] The post You
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and the Trade Union Congress, TUC, have given the Federal Government notice of a nationwide strike, effective in 14 days. Their complaint stems from the failure of the government to implement the 16-point agreement between organized labor (NLC and TUC) and the Federal Government on October 2, 2023. The leaders […] The post Labour Congress, TUC issue notice
The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) National Youth Organizer, George Opare Addo, has stated that the party doesn’t underestimate the capabilities of Independent Presidential aspirant Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen in the 2024 general election. He indicated that Mr. Kyerematen would be treated as one of their political opponents if he appeared on the ballot paper. The […] The post 2024
Mrs Patricia Obo-Nai, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Telecel Ghana, has called on African governments, telecommunications companies and financial service providers to remove obstacles impeding progress towards a cash-lite society and improved cross-border transactions. A statement copied to the Ghana News Agency in Accra on Wednesday said she was speaking at the Africa Prosperity […] The post Telecel
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
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