POLITICS

Why Mahama must be given a second chance as President?—Part One

From all indications, Ghanaians have missed former President John Dramani Mahama dearly; his humility, finely tuned instincts and matchless achievements keep him well ahead of the others. And I am going to prove it by outlining some of his achievements just in 3 years. Remember almost a year of his …

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Gov’t engaged in business with antigen test at KIA – Akandoh

The Ranking Member on the Committee on Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, says government appears to be in business with its continuous antigen test at the airport despite the opposition against it. Speaking to Lily Mohammed on Starr Today, Mr. Akandoh indicated  lot of countries are doing without the testing at the …

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By-elections looming at Assin North?

The Assin North Parliamentary seat was won by James Gyakye Quayson in the 2020 elections when he polled some 17,498 votes representing 55.21% against his New Patriotic Party (NPP) contender, Abena Durowaa Mensah who polled 14, 193 votes, representing some 44.79%. Since then, questions about the eligibility of the MP to occupy that position has …

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Seek permission before you use my picture for billboards – Wontumi warns

Chairman Wontumi, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of NPP has expressed his indignation and dissatisfaction to a volunteer group who have erected billboards at vantage points with his pictures in the metropolis to recontest his position. He has asked persons ready to campaign for him to seek his permission before making …

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NPP Youth Organizer suspended for attacking Akufo-Addo

The Akuapem North constituency Youth Organizer of the ruling New Patriotic Party, NPP, Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie alias IGP has been suspended by the party for making unfounded allegations against President Akufo-Addo and National Chairman of the party during the polling station executives and electoral area coordinators election. A letter issued and …

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They saw him as ‘borga’ with money so they didn’t care – Obiri Boahen blames NDC executives for Gyekye Quayson’s woes

Deputy General Secretary of the ruling New Patriotic Party, lawyer Nana Obiri Boahen, has blamed the leadership of the opposition National Democratic Congress for the woes of embattled Assin North Member of Parliament, James Gyekye Quayson. According to lawyer Obiri Boahen, some members of the NDC, prior to Gyekye Quayson’s election as parliamentary candidate, …

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Expect your salaries to be delayed if you don’t pass E-Levy – Kusi Boafo to NDC MPs

The Chief Executive Officer of the Public Sector Reforms, Thomas Kusi-Boafo has entreated members of the Minority in Parliament to prioritize the passing of the Electronic Transactions Levy (E-Levy) bill into law. Government’s proposed 1.5% E-Levy has heavily been resisted by the minority, causing a delay in the passage of the bill. …

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Reintroduce road tolls – Minority to government

The Minority in parliament has asked the government to reintroduce the collection of road tolls in the country. Leader of the Minority group, Haruna Iddrisu indicated that the scrapping of road tolls is denying the government of revenue. He was responding to the new measures announced by the government to help resolve …

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You can cut NPP MPs’ pay but don’t dare touch ours – NDC MP

A member of the Minority Caucus has told the government to dare not touch salaries of opposition MPs as part of the government’s austerity measures. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, who is the MP for Krowor in the Greater Accra Region told Accra FM’s mid-day news on Thursday, 24 March 2022 …

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Assin North MP runs to Supreme Court after appeal court ‘rejection’

Member of Parliament for Assin North has filed a new application at the Supreme Court, seeking to set aside a Court of Appeal decision that struck out his appeal against a High Court decision for non-compliance with court procedures. According to myjoyonline report, James Quayson is challenging a high Court …

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