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President Akufo-Addo has announced that the government’s Agenda 111 Hospital Projects will create approximately 67,000 jobs upon completion. Highlighting the significance of the project, President Akufo-Addo emphasized that each hospital, capable of employing over 100 people, marks Agenda 111 as a transformative initiative. During the commissioning of the Adansi North Hospital in Fomena, Ashanti Region, … Read more
The People’s National Convention (PNC) has appealed to the Electoral Commission (EC) to withhold the final certificate for the registration of the People’s National Party (PNP). In a statement issued to the EC on July 16, the PNC’s solicitors expressed concerns that the name PNP, being the predecessor party that gave rise to the PNC, … Read more
Dr Mahamadu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has urged the Ghana Police Service to ensure a violent-free election in the upcoming December polls. According to the Vice President, Ghana’s democratic gains must be consolidated. Speaking at an event at the Police CID Headquarters, Dr Bawumia said the Police have a major … Read more
The Ranking Member on the Education Committee of Parliament, Peter Nortsu-Kotoe, has indicated that the committee plans to push the Education Minister to address the sector’s challenges by bringing these issues into the public domain. The Akatsi North MP explained that the Minister has repeatedly failed to appear before the House to provide answers to … Read more
Afrobarometer’s flagship report on Democratic Trends in Africa has found that the majority of young people are dissatisfied with democratic governance in their countries. The report, which surveyed 39 countries across Africa, indicates a growing disillusionment with democracy among the youth, who are increasingly leaning towards military rule as a temporary solution to the failures … Read more
Dr Rosemond Wilson has been named the new Head of the Ghana National Office of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC). She succeeds Mrs. Wendy E. Addy-Lamptey, who has retired. The announcement was made in a statement released by WAEC in Accra on Wednesday, July 17. The statement highlighted Dr. Wilson’s extensive experience and expertise … Read more
The Auditor General’s report has disclosed that the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) Management Secretariat disbursed cash grants to 44 beneficiaries who had passed away, totalling GH¢84,480. The report further highlighted that an amount of GH¢396,620 was disbursed to beneficiaries who were no longer eligible for the programme. LEAP, a government-implemented social protection initiative, aims … Read more
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appointed Commissioner of Police (COP) Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno as the new Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Operations. A statement signed by the Director of Communications at the Presidency, Eugene Arhin, explained that the appointment is pursuant to the advice of the Police Council at its meeting … Read more
The Minority in Parliament has disclosed that the government is indebted to the tune of over six billion Ghana Cedis to companies, individuals and organisations in relation to the Free Senior High School policy. The caucus reveals that the government has failed to reimburse over GHC300 million funds used in the procurement of the GHC1.3 … Read more
The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Jean Mensa, has urged political parties to accept the outcome of the 2024 general elections. During the presentation of the Democracy Cup to the EC by the leadership of Parliament in Accra on Wednesday, the Chairperson of the EC, Jean Mensa assured of transparent elections and urged political leaders … Read more