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The Supreme Court has deferred the ruling on the injunction application by Dr Amanda Odoi and Broadcast Journalist, Richard Sky to the transmission of the anti-LGBTQ bill to the President and rather deliver the ruling on the same day the final judgement will be given. The five-member panel, chaired by Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo stated … Read more
The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has clarified that he holds no personal vendetta against Bryan Acheampong, the owner of Rock City Hotel and the Minister of Agriculture. Ablakwa’s recent criticisms of Bryan Acheampong stemmed from the controversial sale process of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust’s (SSNIT) 60% shares … Read more
Dominic Ayine, Chairman of the Subsidiary Legislation Committee of Parliament, has taken responsibility for the proposed LI Road Traffic amendment that would have allowed Members of Parliament to use sirens and be exempt from speed limits. The amendment, which was met with massive backlash from Ghanaians and the minority caucus, was part of the L. … Read more
The Public Procurement Authority (PPA) has announced stringent measures to curb the use of fake certificates among suppliers, contractors, and consultants engaged in public procurement. The Authority stated in a public notice that individuals found with fake certificates will face up to three years of prohibition from participating in public procurement, along with potential criminal … Read more
Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, the Member of Parliament (MP) for South Dayi, has underscored the significance of committees in augmenting Parliament’s oversight capabilities. On Tuesday, Parliament unveiled several pivotal committees, with Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, North Tongu MP, taking the helm of the Assurance Committee. The Assurance Committee is entrusted with ensuring that commitments made by the government … Read more
In a bid to support the country’s small and medium enterprises, the government is investing 2.1 billion Ghana cedis through the newly launched SME Growth and Opportunity Programme. The initiative aims to provide targeted financial and technical assistance to high-potential SMEs, equipping them with the necessary resources to expand and thrive in a competitive market. … Read more
The Ghana Hydrological Authority has warned that two-thirds of the country’s coastline is at risk of erosion and urgent protection is needed to prevent the loss of critical national assets. The Chief Executive Officer of the authority, Dr. John Kissi, during a media briefing revealed that approximately 370 km of the 550 km coastline is … Read more
The Judicial Council has approved the learned Fellow of the Ghana Academy of Sciences, Professor of Law and legal academic Prof. Richard Frimpong Oppong and his co-nominee, the learned Justice of the Court of Appeal, Her Ladyship Justice Sophia Rosetta Bernasko Essah for the Supreme Court Bench. The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, announced the … Read more
The Chief of Defense Staff, Lieutenant General Thomas Oppong-Peprah, has pledged that the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) will work professionally to ensure peace and stability in the upcoming December elections. Lieutenant General Thomas Oppong-Peprah said that GAF, with support from other security agencies, will ensure that Ghana’s borders are protected from any external threats. Speaking … Read more
The Member of Parliament for Yapei Kusawgu, John Jinapor, has urged the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, to focus on addressing the depreciation of the Cedi to mitigate the rising fuel prices instead of calling for debates ahead of the December elections. Jinapor’s comments come in response to the recent … Read more