Akufo-Addo accepts NAPO’s resignation as Energy Minister

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has accepted the resignation of Dr Mathew Opoku Prempeh. Opoku Prempeh popularly known as NAPO resigned as the Energy Minister following his elevation as the running mate of Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, effective 18th July 2024. “The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has today, Thursday, 11th July 2024, … Read more

Apologise to Kufuor over recent comments – Nyaho Tamakloe to NAPO

Dr. Nyaho Nyaho Tamakloe, a Senior Statesman and Foundation Member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has called on Energy Minister Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, also known as NAPO, to apologize to former President John Agyekum Kufuor. This call comes in response to NAPO’s assertion that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is the best president … Read more

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

LI on cement pricing unconstitutional – Cement Manufacturers Association

The Chamber of Cement Manufacturers Association of Ghana has described the laying of the Legislative Instrument (LI) on cement price regulation as unconstitutional. This comes after the LI was laid in Parliament on Tuesday, July 9, by the Minister of Trade and Industry, K.T. Hammond. In an interview with the media after a stakeholder consultative … 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

Jakpa subpoenas Bagbin, top military officials in ambulance trial

Richard Jakpa, the third accused in the ongoing Ambulance case has filed processes to compel two former Health Ministers Alban Bagbin and Alex Segbefia as well as Chief of Defence Staff Lt. General Oppong Peprah and others to testify in the ongoing trial. Richard Jakpa ended his testimony on Tuesday, July 9, and has been … 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

Expedite investigation on Ahmed Suale murder – GJA tells AG

President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Kwabena Dwumfour has called on the Attorney General (AG) to expedite action on the Ahmed Suale case, which has faced delays over the years. This call comes on the back of the recent attack on some three journalists leading to the media blackout on some political figures. … Read more

IGP assures of thorough probe into death of 24-year-old at Hotel in Takoradi

The Inspector General of Police, Dr. George Akufo Damapare has assured the family of 24-year-old Loise Abena Koranteng, who was found dead in a pool at the CrisLord Palace Hotel in Takoradi an expedited investigation into the matter. Loise Abena Koranteng reportedly checked into the CrisLord Palace Hotel on June 7, 2024, with her boss … 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