Mahama running from debate because he’s ‘as empty as an empty barrel’ – Bawumia

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has chastised his counterpart from the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, for declining to engage in a debate with him. The spokesperson of the John Mahama Campaign Team, Joyce Bawah Mogtari, said there’s no need for a debate between Mahama and … Read more

NPRA approves sale of SSNIT’s 60% shares in four hotels – Employment Minister

The Minister of Employment and Labour Relations, Ignatius Baffour Awuah, has announced that the National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA) has approved the sale of 60% of SSNIT’s shares in its hotel investment portfolio. The NPRA on June 28, directed SSNIT to suspend its negotiations with Rock City over the sale of four hotels, pending further … Read more

Justice Asare Botwe bars media commentary on Ato Forson trial

The Judge presiding over the case involving Ato Forson and Richard Jakpa has barred media commentary on the ongoing criminal proceedings. This according to Justice Afia Serwah Asare Botwe is related to what she believes are borderline contemptuous commentary passed on evidence submitted in court. Justice Afia Serwah Asare-Botwe before making the order expressed concern … Read more

IGP leaked tape: Appointment of IGPs must be consultative – Report

The special Parliamentary committee, established to investigate the leaked tape involving the Inspector General of Police (IGP), has suggested that the president, while exercising his constitutional power to appoint an IGP, should ensure a consultative nomination and appointment process involving key actors and stakeholders in the security and intelligence sectors. “The nomination and appointment process … Read more

Financial sector clean-up: BoG reiterates compliance with Fit and Proper Criteria

The Bank of Ghana has notified financial institutions to abide by the Banks and Specialised Deposit-Taking Institutions Act, 2016 as well as the Fit and Proper Persons Criteria. Under the laws persons who were directly implicated in the 2017–2019 financial sector clean-up and all previous directors of failed banks are barred from holding key positions … Read more

Mahama is running away from a debate because of his empty policies – Bawumia

The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has accused the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, of running away from a possible debate because he is afraid his “empty policies will be exposed.” Bawumia said he is looking forward to a debate with the NDC’s flagbearer despite … Read more

IGP leaked tape: Committee’s report ‘anaemic’, must be rejected – Atta Akyea

The Chairman of the ad hoc committee set up to probe a leaked tape on a plot to remove the IGP from office, Samuel Atta Akyea says the report of the committee is anaemic and lacks substance for any Parliamentary action. The committee’s report which was not signed by the Chairman revealed that the three … Read more

IGP leaked tape: Bagbin orders committee’s report to be delivered to Akufo-Addo

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin has directed the Clerk of Parliament to present a copy of the report of the adhoc committee set up to investigate a leaked tape on the plot to remove the IGP from office to the President for any further action deemed necessary. This follows the adoption of the committee’s … Read more

NAPO’s comment on Nkrumah not an insult, just a strong personal view – Fiifi Boafo

Fiifi Boafo, the spokesperson for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) running mate Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has downplayed the controversy surrounding Dr. Opoku Prempeh’s recent comments comparing the achievements of President Akufo-Addo to those of Ghana’s first President, Kwame Nkrumah. According to Fiifi Boafo, Dr. Opoku Prempeh, popularly known as NAPO, did not intend to … Read more

I’m not disrespectful, I only speak the truth – NAPO justifies Kwame Nkrumah comment

Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the running mate of NPP flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has justified his comments that no President since Independence surpasses the achievements of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. During his introduction in Kumasi on Tuesday, Opoku Prempeh popularly known as NAPO declared that President Akufo-Addo’s accomplishments surpass those of Dr Kwame Nkrumah. … Read more