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‘So annoying’ – Sekou Nkrumah’s reaction to Akufo-Addo praise by TD Jakes

Dr. Sekou Nkrumah, one of the sons of Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, has reacted to Bishop Thomas Dexter (TD) Jakes’ praise of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo during a church service. Sharing the video of the American preacher in his chapel, reading a lengthy praise of President Akufo-Addo, Dr. Nkrumah captioned his …

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Mahama’s ‘luxury’ jet travels cost Ghana US$11,000 per hour – Kwadaso MP alleges

Member of Parliament (MP) for Kwadaso, Dr. Kingsley Nyarko, has stated that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is not the only president who has travelled outside the country using a hired private jet. The MP in an interview on the Asaase Breakfast Show said, other former presidents have in the …

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Stop hailing me ‘father ooooh father’ when am in a procession entering the house — Speaker urges MPs

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has cautioned Members of Parliament (MPs) to desist from hailing him whenever he is in a procession to the Chamber. He said such occasions were solemn moments, which should be observed as such. The Speaker, who said this in his formal statement …

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Mahama denies Abronye’s coup allegation

Former President John Dramani Mahama has responded to a coup allegation levelled against him by the New Patriotic Party Bono regional chairman, Kwame Baffoe alias Abronye DC. Joyce Bawah Mogtari, special aide to Mr. Mahama, in a statement on behalf of the former President described the allegation by Abronye DC as concocted stories. The …

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Minority files motion for Agyeman Manu’s removal over Sputnik V vaccines

The Minority in Parliament has filed a motion for a vote of censure against Health Minister, Kwaku Agyeman Manu over his role in the procurement of Sputnik V vaccines from Russia through a middleman. Parliament Wednesday by consensus adopted the report of the committee which indicted the Minister of failing …

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NDC Western Regional Organiser passes on

Western Regional Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Organiser, Japhet Baidoo, has passed on. According to reports, he died on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, after a short ailment. Until his demise, Mr Baidoo was working as the Safety and Environment Officer of the Takoradi Technical University. Western Regional Communication …

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I’m happy E-Levy impasse in parliament has woken your consciences – Mahama to clergy

Former President John Dramani Mahama has justified the fight that occurred in Parliament over the E-levy, saying the Minority lawmakers were not expected to sit timidly to allow unconstitutionality to pass in the House. He told the clergy who visited him that the constitution is clear on how proceedings should be conducted in Parliament. …

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NDC afraid E-levy will help NPP retain power in 2024 – Ephson

Pollster and Managing Editor of the Daily Dispatch Newspaper, Ben Ephson, has suggested the opposition National Democratic Congress may be afraid revenue accrued from the controversial E-levy if passed will help the NPP retain power in 2024 hence their stiff opposition. According to him, the extent of opposition by the …

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Abronye DC granted GH¢100,000 bail

The Bono Region Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC, has been granted bail in the sum of GH¢100,000 with two sureties. The outspoken NPP chairman was at the Accra Circuit Court A on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, after he was detained by the police …

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More trouble for Bobie Ansah as Anyidoho drags him to police over Mills’ death

Embattled Accra FM presenter, Kwabena Bobie Ansah may just be in another trouble as the Founder of the Atta Mills Institute, Koku Anyidoho, has petitioned the Ghana Police Service to have him investigated over some wild and damaging utterances shared in a YouTube video he distributed. According to an Asempa …

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