Clement Blankson

Ghanaians are right to call Akufo-Addo’s gov’t family and friends – Gabby

The Founder and Chairman of Africa Prosperity Network, Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko has stated that accusations of President Akufo-Addo running a family and friend government is legitimate. Speaking on Starr Chat with Bola Ray, Mr. Otchere-Darko explained that the President has a huge family who are educated and handle positions. “I think that …

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Dafeamekpor sues to revoke one-year post-retirement contract extension of GRDA CEO

National Democratic Congress Member of Parliament (MP) for the South Dayi constituency in the Volta Region, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor   (the applicant), has instituted a court action against Dr Ernest Yaw Owusu (1st defendant), chief executive officer of the Ghana Railways Development Authority (GRDA). The law maker also sued the Ghana Railways …

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CAF slaps Ghana with $15K fine over fans’ clash during AFCON

The Disciplinary Board of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has imposed a fine of $15,000 on the Ghana Football Association over fans trouble in the Africa Cup of Nations Match 4 game between Ghana and Cape Verde on Sunday, January 14, 2024. The Safety and Security Official reported that …

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NPP leadership ordered to produce Chairman Wontumi before Kumasi Traditional Council

Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Ashanti Region, Bernard Antwi Boasiako also known as Chairman Wontumi has been ordered to appear before the Kumasi Traditional Council at the Manhyia Palace on Monday, January 29, 2024. This follows alleged derogatory remarks he made against the Asantehene about a …

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Ewoyaa project: Piedmont Lithium to sell portion of its Atlantic shares to another firm

US-based Piedmont Lithium has announced it will sell a portion of shares it holds in Aim- and ASX-listed Atlantic Lithium to Atlantic’s biggest shareholder, Assore International. The Nasdaq- and ASX-listed company will sell 24.3 million shares of Atlantic at £0.25 apiece, putting about $ 7.8 million in its coffers. “We …

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I’ve never hidden the source of my wealth – Nana Kwame Bediako

Ghanaian businessman Nana Kwame Bediako, popularly known as Cheddar has stated that he is not attempting to conceal the source of his wealth. The presidential aspirant clarified that he is a businessman with many successful ventures that have brought him financial success. According to him, his success was achieved through …

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Ghana’s educational system is doomed under Mahama, says Adutwum

Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum the Minister of Education has scolded former president John Mahama over his latest comment suggesting Ghana is no longer taking part in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). Mahama recently chastised the government for pulling Ghana out of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination …

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District Assembly polls violence: Afenyo-Markin is a hooligan – NDC

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has described the Effutu Member of Parliament (MP), Afenyo-Markin as a hooligan. This comes on the back of Effutu lawmaker, Alexander Afenyo-Markin demanding an apology from the National Chairman for the opposition NDC Johnson Asiedu Nketia for accusing him of unleashing violence during the recently …

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Govt charging VAT on electricity since January 1; finance minister letter shows

A letter from the Ministry of Finance has showed that the government has been changing Value Added Tax (VAT) on a section of electricity consumers in the country. The letter, which was signed by the Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, and addressed to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and …

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2023 was a year of economic hardships inflicted by the current NPP gov’t – NDC

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has described 2023 as a year marked by ‘economic hardships inflicted by the current NPP government.’ The party said this while wishing all Ghanaians a Happy New Year. General Secretary Fifi Kwetey said in a statement that despite the economic difficulties, the National Democratic Congress remains …

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