ECG to boycott Ashanti Regional Minister over arrest of General Manager
Employees of the Ashanti Regional branch of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) have declared their plan to raise red flags in their offices nationwide, beginning today. Their aim is to compel an apology from the Regional Minister following allegations that he was involved in the arrest of their General Manager, Ing. Mark Wiafe Asumani, […]
Mahama collaborates with teachers’ union to elevate education
Former President and NDC flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, held a meeting with representatives from the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) at their head office. The agenda was to discuss and finalize elements of the NDC manifesto related to education. The meeting, held at the Nagrat head office, was aimed at soliciting inputs and insights […]
Bawumia will outshine Mahama in any anti-corruption test – Salam Mustapha
Salam Mustapha, the National Youth Organizer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has underscored the anti-corruption track record of the party’s flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. Mustapha argues that Dr. Bawumia outshines the National Democratic Congress’ flagbearer, John Mahama, in any anti-corruption evaluation, emphasizing Bawumia’s absence of ties to corruption allegations, both in his roles as […]
Stop lying, be truthful to Ghanaians about dumsor – Omane Boamah to govt
Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, the Director of Elections and IT for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has spoken out against the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia-led government, alleging that they have been misleading Ghanaians regarding the intermittent power supply issue, commonly referred to as dumsor. In a social media post addressed to Energy Minister Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh and […]
Gospel musician KODA passes on
KODA, the beloved Gospel musician, has tragically passed away. According to a source close to the family, Kofi Owusu Dua Anto, as he was known, lost his battle with a brief illness in the early hours of Sunday. KODA, a multi-talented artiste known for his songwriting, record producing, and soulful voice, was a prominent figure […]
High govt debt, pushed 850,000 Ghanaians into poverty – Report
According to a report by the Women in Informal Employment: Globalizing and Organizing (WIEGO), approximately 850,000 Ghanaians, predominantly women, were plunged into extreme poverty in 2022. This was attributed to various factors such as soaring government debt levels and the shutdown of international markets to Ghana, among others. Research conducted in October 2023 revealed that […]
John Mahama wins Prestigious 2024 Africa Advancement Award for Exemplary Leadership
Former President of the Republic of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, has been honored with the prestigious 2024 Africa Advancement Award for Exemplary Leadership. The accolade was bestowed upon him at the African Heritage Awards (AHA) 2024 event held in Lagos, Nigeria, on Saturday, April 13. Mahama’s recognition stems from his significant contributions to Ghana’s democracy, […]
Targeting businesses of political opponents is a major problem in Africa – Mahama
Former President John Dramani Mahama has voiced his concern regarding what he perceives as a troubling trend among African governments, wherein businesses owned by political opponents become targets. Mahama highlighted that this phenomenon contributes to a broader issue hindering the emergence of more prosperous African businesses. He emphasized that the tendency of governments to focus […]
Performance tracker vague, needs more data – IMANI Africa
Policy think tank, IMANI Africa, has urged the government to enhance the quality of information and data featured on the recently introduced Performance Tracker. According to the think tank, while acknowledging the positive intent behind the tracker, there is a critical need for more comprehensive and accurate data to optimize its effectiveness. IMANI Africa mentions […]
Govt work’ mentality affecting productivity in Ghana – Prof Adei
Economist Professor Stephen Adei has voiced his apprehension regarding what he terms as the ‘government work’ mentality, which he perceives as a hindrance to productivity in Ghana, spanning both public and private sectors. He identifies this mindset as a lingering consequence of colonialism, asserting its pervasive influence in the country. According to Prof. Adei, this […]