The Right Reverend Dr Abraham Nana Opare Kwakye, Moderator of the General Assembly of The Presbyterian Church, has asked the Electoral Commission, Political Parties and Civil Society Organisations to work towards peace in the upcoming General Election. He said the citizens also had a crucial role to play to maintain …
Read More »Akufo-Addo’s stance on Witchcraft, Armed Forces bills ‘poses serious implications for future of Private Members’ Bills’ – Bagbin
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has once again criticised President Akufo-Addo’s stance on the Criminal Offences Amendment Bill 2023, 1 and 2, and the Ghana Armed Forces Amendment Bill 2023, stating that it not only contradicts constitutional procedure but also raises concerns about the future of Private Members’ Bills. …
Read More »Mamprugu Moaduri: Ten in critical condition after clashing with police
Ten individuals have sustained injuries after locals clash with the police in the Mamprugu Moaduri district of the North East Region. According to eyewitnesses, the incident, which occurred on Tuesday (26 December) was as a result of a stolen motorbike by a young man, the police were preventing from being lynched. The …
Read More »Ghana must demand for peace in Gaza – Ablakwa
Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has called on government to play a more pivotal role in ensuring an end to Israel’s ongoing massacre of Palestinian people in Gaza. According to Mr. Ablakwa, Ghana has since independence been a moral voice for peace and global stability and …
Read More »Drive carefully and defensively to avoid vehicular accidents – Nana Obosu
Nana Obosu II, Effutu Municipal Chairman of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), has advised drivers, especially those who ply the Kasoa-Winneba-Cape Coast highway to be vigilant and strictly adhere to road traffic regulations to avoid vehicular accidents. He stated that the inability of some drivers to boldly correct …
Read More »We are actively investigating Ahmed Suale’s murder – CID boss
Four years after the fatal shooting of investigative journalist Ahmed Suale in Accra, the Director General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), COP Agyeiwaa Koduah Andoh-Kwofie, has confirmed that the case is actively under investigation. Ahmed Suale, associated with Tiger Eye PI, was killed by unidentified gunmen on January 16, …
Read More »Dam spillage: GNAPS bemoans gov’t neglect of private schools in affected areas
The Ghana National Association of Private Schools (GNAPS) is urging government to offer support and relief packages to private schools affected by the Akosombo dam spillage floods that disrupted livelihoods and left thousands displaced. The President of GNAPS, Prof. Damascus Tuurosong alleged that several private schools in the Volta region …
Read More »13 feared dead in gory accident at Awoshie
A gory accident occurred Saturday dawn around 3:45 am at Awoshie in the Ablekuma North Constituency claiming about 13 lives. This happened after a public transport ran into an abandoned truck at Banyard intersection in Awoshie in Accra. The red passenger vehicle, with registeration number GW 6302-21, ran into the …
Read More »You are incompetent – Chief lambastes Abura Asebu Kwamankese MP
The Paramount Chief of Kwamankese Traditional Council who also doubles as the Chief of Abura Ayeldo has slammed the Member of Parliament for Abura Asebu Kwamankese Constituency in the Central Region describing him as super incompetent. According to the Paramount Chief, Okakaben Kwamena Andoh, the area cannot lay its hands …
Read More »Emissions Levy Bill: Petrol, diesel car owners to pay ₵100 every year
Parliament has by majority decision passed the Emissions Levy Bill which will among other things; charge all petrol and diesel car owners 100 cedis every year beginning in January 2024. The government is introducing this new tax bill in Parliament with the aim of promoting the use of eco-friendly sources …
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