Elvis Anokye

Watch arrival of Akufo-Addo, Wontumi at Alisa Hotel for Bawumia campaign unveiling

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo was in attendance at the Alisa Hotel on Monday, February 19, 2024, when the New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Executive Council met. The body convened to receive the campaign team for the 2024 elections. Akufo-Addo arrived at the premises amid heavy security detail. His car …

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Police Service disassociate itself from DCOP Waabu’s election security comment

The Ghana Police Service has distanced itself from comments made by a Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Gabriel Prince Waabu on election security. Speaking on Joy News, DCOP Waabu indicated that the service treats every constituency as a hotspot. DCOP Waabu also emphasised that the police have implemented various structures …

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Fuel prices may rise for next 2 to 3 months – Duncan Amoah

Executive Secretary of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC), Duncan Amoah has hinted that prices of petroleum products may continue to rise for the next two to three months. Oil Marketing companies over the weekend made upward adjustments to the prices of fuel at the pumps by between 3% to …

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No military, Ghana as a hotspot – Police chief on 2024 election security preps

A Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Prince Gabriel Waabu has made some big disclosures about security arrangements for the 2024 general elections. During an appearance on Joynews’ Election Headquarters unveiling event in Accra, DCOP Waabu spoke about how deployments will be made and the issue of hotspots. On deployments, he …

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Guinea junta leader dissolves government; appointees’ accounts, passports ‘seized’

Guinea’s transitional president Mamady Doumbouya has dissolved the government led by Dr Bernard Goumou effective February 19, 2024. The dissolution was contained in a decree read on state TV and posted on the social media handles of the presidency. The post captioned: “Decree dissolving the government read for you by …

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Majority leadership reshuffle halted for deeper consultations

The proposed reshuffle of the Majority leadership in Parliament has been temporarily suspended. This pause is strategic, allowing President Nana Akuffo-Addo and the leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to undertake thorough consultations with the Majority Caucus. The decision to temporarily halt the intended changes underscores the necessity of …

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ECG disconnects Accra Academy from power grid over debt

The Accra Academy Senior High School (SHS) is currently without power due to disconnection by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) over alleged unpaid arrears. Citi News‘ Fauzu Masawudu reported that as of 8:40 pm when he arrived, the entire campus was in darkness, with students using torchlights in their …

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Mahama endorsement: Petition for destoolment of Ankobeahene of Begoro dismissed

The Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council has dismissed a petition seeking the destoolment of Ankobeahene of Begoro, Barfuor Owiredu Agyarko Minta II, for endorsing John Dramani Mahama. The case was called in chambers on Monday, February 19, 2024, and both parties “advised”. The writ of summons, signed by D. M Ofori-Atta, …

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Three busted for stealing rail tracks at Nsawam

Three suspects have been picked up by the Nsawam Municipal Police Command for stealing rail tracks. The suspects are, Ibrahim Adamu, Abdul Kadril, and Japharu Haruna. The three who were on board a Hyundai Mighty truck with registration number GS-3201-09, fully loaded with quantities of railway lines, were arrested by …

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FULL LIST: Campaign team for Bawumia unveiled

Ahead of the 2024 general elections, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has put together a campaign team to steer the party’s march towards “Breaking the Eight” – that is retaining power for a third consecutive term. The campaign team comprises senior members with experience in campaigning and political strategies, who are lined …

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