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Acting Special Prosecutor takes ‘instructions, marching orders’ from Chief of Staff – Amidu

Former Special Prosecutor Martin Amidu has said the acting Special Prosecutor, Jane Cynthia Naa Torshie Lamptey, continues running to the Chief of Staff at the presidency to take “instructions” concerning the running of the office in the absence of a substantive Special Prosecutor and a Board. In an article expressing …

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Akufo-Addo names 19 cabinet ministers for second term

• Akufo-Addo has named 19 cabinet ministers • The Cabinet is constituted in conformity with Article 76 (1) of the 1992 constitution • Akufo-Addo maintained 19 ministers of state just like his first term President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has announced nineteen members expected to form his cabinet to help him serve …

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Majority denies sputnik vaccine overpricing claim

The majority in parliament has refuted allegations of overpricing against the government over the purchase of Sputnik V vaccines. The Chairman for the Health Committee of parliament, Dr. Ayew Afriye tells the press corps in parliament no funds have been committed to all agreements entered into for the supply of …

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BREAKING NEWS: Supreme Court ruled in favour of the #FixTheCountry protesters

• The Supreme Court has ruled in favour of the #FixTheCountry protesters • The police secured an injunction on the May 6, 2021, march by the group • The apex court has however overturned that An ex-parte motion filed by the police against the planned protest of the #FixTheCountry demonstration …

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Egyapa Mercer’s approval as Deputy Energy Minister in limbo

Parliament’s Appointments Committee has put on hold the approval of Andrew Egyapa Mercer as Deputy Minister for Energy. The Committee’s action follows Mr. Mercer’s strong disapproval with former Minister for Energy, Peter Amewu’s comment that the PDS-ECG deal was fraudulent. Speaking on Newsnight, JoyNews’ Parliamentary correspondent, Joseph Opoku Gakpo, said …

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Luxurious aircraft: Think about the benefit, not just the cost – Kennedy Agyapong replies Ablakwa

• Okudzeto Ablakwa accused President Akufo-Addo of engaging in luxury at the expense of Ghanaian • Kennedy Agyapong has justified the the used of the £15,000-per-hour aircraft by President Akufo-Addo • He wants Ablakwa to focus on the benefit the country derived from the president’s trip Kennedy Agyapong, the Member …

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I’m sorry for declaring Bawumia as next President – Presidential Staffer to NPP

  A Presidential Staffer, Theresa Addison has apologized to the rank and file of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for declaring Bawumia the next President during the funeral of late Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie also known as Sir John. According to her, in announcing the donations for President Akufo-Addo and his …

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NDC Youth Organizer found dead in his room

The Mempeasem branch of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has been hit with a tragedy as its organizer has died under some bizarre circumstances. The NDc’s polling station’s youth organizer at Mempeasem in the Essikado-Ketan constituency of the Western Region was found dead in his room last Thursday. Abass …

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‘Measure your words carefully’ – Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum jabs Prof Naana Opoku-Agyemang

• The Minister of Education has reacted to some claims by Prof Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang • Prof Opoku-Agyemang claims the students cheated in their final exams • Dr Adutwum said her comments may have consequences on the students Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, the Minister for Education has advised the running …

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Backdoor reinstatement of the Suspended Chairman; NDC may suffer  – Group leader Warns

Mr. Alister Nelson says the suspended Ayawaso North Constituency Chairman of the Opposition National Democratic Congress, Alhaji Ahmed Tahiru Baba has to be at home for another constituency election to behold before a pronouncement can be made on his status as a member of the National Democratic Congress. His comment …

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