POLITICS

Assin Central Member of Parliament Kennedy Agyapong has said he has been informed about the dismissal of Afia Akoto. While condemning the development, the legislator mentioned that the basis for Afia Akoto’s dismissal from the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC) is unfathomable. “I’m told Afia Akoto has been sacked from MASLOC. …

Former Ghana Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Ambassador Alhaji Saeed Sinare, has described embezzlement allegations leveled against him at the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament as “mischievous”. According to the diplomat, he is ready to appear before PAC with all the necessary documentation to clear his name over an alleged $60.000 …

Former deputy minister for information under the erstwhile National Democratic Congress, Felix Kwakye-Ofosu, has accused President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for acting in a manner that compromises press freedom. The president has been under serious criticism following the arrest and detention of some journalists and activists over the past few weeks as …

Nana Dubin Kwapong, personal assistant to Dome-Kwabenya Member of Parliament, Sarah Adwoa Safo, has disclosed that the MP will arrive in the country next week. The absentee MP has come under fire in recent weeks over her continuous absence from Parliament with some NPP MPs accusing her of holding the government to ransom …

Former Deputy Minister for Information under the erstwhile National Democratic Congress government, Felix Kwakye-Ofosu, has called out Second Lady of the State, Hajia Samira Bawumia following the arrest of Accra FM journalist, Bobie Ansah. Bobie Ansah was arrested and detained on Thursday night and according to the police, it had investigated …

Former President John Dramani Mahama has penned an open letter to his successor, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on what he says is the rising spate of free speech criminalisation in the country. The former President cites the cases of Ahmed Hussein Suale, Captain Smart and Oheneba Boamah Bennie as evidence of …

Assin Central Member of Parliament, Kennedy Agyapong has reacted to the continuous absence of Dome–Kwabenya MP, Sarah Adwoa Safo from Parliament. According to him, the lawmaker’s conduct is tantamount to holding the governing New Patriotic Party to ransom. Speaking on Oman Fm, the Assin Central MP suggested that the Gender Minister, who is …

On February 9, 2022 Photos and videos from the celebration of Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensa-Bonsu’s birthday with an E-Levy cake went viral. The video captured an all-green, six-part cake that spelt out the words, E-LEVY very boldly. Big names such the Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, his wife, Samira Bawumia, …

New Patriotic Party (NPP) Stalwart, Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko, has acknowledged Ghanaians are suffering. But he is quick to add it is a global phenomenon in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. Taking to his Twitter page, the Danquah Institute founder, however, indicated the incumbent government has shown commitment to alleviate the …

Sam Nartey George, MP, Ningo Prampram, has challenged his colleague from the governing NPP, who is also the Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, to name the NDC MP who sent him the viral E-Levy birthday cake. Speaking on Joy News’ ‘PM Express’ show, the MP gave a 24-hour ultimatum and indicated that …