Adjei Baffour Awuah wins NPP’s Manhyia South Parliamentary Primary

Lawyer Nana Adjei Baffour Awuah has won the Manhyia South Parliamentary primary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), securing 376 votes. Owusu Afriyie Prempeh, the brother of incumbent MP Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh polled 141 votes. James Owusu garnered 7 votes, while Akwasi Coker Gyambibi had 2 votes Prof. Smart Sarpong’s science and data research … Read more

GHS issues alert over Dengue Fever outbreak; nine cases confirmed

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has announced the outbreak of clinical malaria, known as Dengue Fever, in some districts of the Eastern Region. According to the GHS, a total of nine cases have been confirmed after samples were sent to the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR). A statement signed by Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, … Read more

SSNIT confirms decision to end Hotel Sale process to Organised Labour

The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has officially communicated its decision to terminate the sale of its four hotels to Organised Labour. The termination of the sale was announced after Organised Labour decided to embark on a nationwide strike on Monday, July 15. SSNIT was negotiating to sell 60 percent of its shares … Read more

Dissolve SSNIT Board, management members must resign immediately – UTAG demands

The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has called for the immediate dissolution of the Board of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) and the resignation of top management members. UTAG in a statement issued on Saturday, July 13, noted that SSNIT’s initial disregard of public outcry to go ahead with the sale … Read more

NPP primary: Voting underway to elect NAPO’s replacement in Manyhia South

Voting is underway to elect a Parliamentary Candidate to replace Dr Mathew Opoku Prempeh after his elevation to the running mate position, leaving the seat vacant. A total of 568 delegates are voting to choose from four candidates contesting in the Manyhia South primary. Prof. Smart Sarpong’s science and data research tipped Nana Agyei Baffour … Read more

ECOWAS: Afenyo-Markin calls for radical reforms to strengthen regional integration

In a powerful address that could reshape the future of West African regional cooperation, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, Deputy Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, delivered a compelling call for reform at the closing session of the parliamentary meeting in Abuja on July 13, 2024. The Effutu MP, who doubles as the Majority Leader in Ghana’s Parliament, highlighted … Read more

Akufo-Addo, Nkrumah share same legacy of bankrupting Ghana – Franklin Cudjoe

The Founder and President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, says both former President Dr. Kwame Nkrumah and President Akufo-Addo share the same legacy of bankrupting Ghana. He drew parallels between the two leaders, citing Ghana’s financial ruins. His comments come after Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the running mate of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, compared the current … Read more

NLC secures injunction against CETAG’s strike

The National Labour Commission (NLC) has obtained an interlocutory injunction to halt the ongoing strike by the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG). CETAG had been on strike since Friday, June 14, 2024, protesting the government’s delay in implementing the arbitral award and negotiated service conditions. Despite the NLC’s order to call off … Read more

Edward Bawa slams AG for misleading public on ENI/Vitol arbitration ruling

Edward Bawa, the Member of Parliament for Bongo and a member of the Energy Committee in Parliament, has criticised Attorney General Godfred Dame for deceiving the public following the International Arbitration Tribunal’s ruling on the ENI/Vitol lawsuit. The International Arbitration Tribunal in the Eni & Vitol versus Ghana and Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) arbitration … Read more