POLITICS

Nkoranza south MCE nominee gets 100 percent approval

Members of the Nkoranza South Municipal assembly on Frday October 22, 2021 gave  one hundred percent  approval to Hon Daniel Owuredu as the Municipal Chief Executive for the area.   All the 45 assembly members endorsed Hon Daniel Owuredu who was nominated by the President to represent him in the Municipality.   Hon Daniel …

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LIVESTREAMING: Kwami Sefa Kayi interviews Akufo-Addo on Peace FM

This Thursday morning, ace broadcaster, Kwami Sefa Kayi, takes his seat in the studios of Peace FM again, and with his panel members, they will discuss pertinent issues relating to governance and national interest. As is expected, the ‘Kokrokoo’ morning show host will stir insightful conversations and ensure that listeners …

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Aflao chief gives govt 4-month ultimatum to open E-block

The Paramount Chief of the Aflao Traditional Area, Torgbui Adzonugaga Amenya Fiti, has given the government a four-month ultimatum to open the e-block community day senior high school which has stalled since 2016. The ¢9 million project which was part of some 200 classroom blocks the erstwhile Mahama administration started …

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Pupils of Abansere Basic School learn under roofless shed

Pupils of Abansere Basic School in the Berekum West District of the Bono Region currently have classes under harsh and unfavourable conditions due to the absence of befitting classrooms. Pupils from classes two, three, and four learn under a shed that was constructed by the school with the support of …

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Spio-Garbrah sues Wontumi for calling him a thief

Ad • Wontumi labels Ekwow Spio-Garbrah a thief • NPP Ashanti regional chairman sued for defamation  • Spio-Garbrah seeks 10 million dollars as compensation  A leading member of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Ekwow Spio-Garbrah, has filed a lawsuit against the Ashanti regional chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako popularly known …

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Mankarigu health workers return to post

Health workers at Mankarigu Health Centre in the North Gonja District of the Savannah Region have returned to post after partially closing down the facility on Friday, October 15. Their decision to return to work follows a meeting between the North Gonja District Health Directorate and opinion leaders from the …

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FULL TEXT: NDC’s press conference on recent increase in fuel prices

STATEMENT DELIVERED BY THE NATIONAL COMMUNICATION OFFICER OF THE NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS, SAMMY GYAMFI ESQ., AT A PRESS CONFERENCE HELD AT THE PARTY’S HEADQUARTERS ON THE PERSISTENT INCREASE IN FUEL PRICES BY THE AKUFO-ADDO/BAWUMIA-NPP GOVERNMENT. Monday, 18th October, 2021 Good afternoon distinguished ladies and gentlemen of the media. It is …

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Savanna NDC sacks constituency executives

The Savanna arm of the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has sacked some constituency executives in the region including the constituency chairmen for Salaga South and Daboya-Mankarigu. A letter dated Thursday, 14 October 2021, and signed by Regional Secretary Salisu Be-Awuribe, announced the fate of Haruna Salifu and Alhaji …

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Osafo-Maafo makes major statement about Alan

Senior Presidential Advisor to President Nana Akufo-Addo, Yaw Osafo-Maafo, has distanced himself from a viral social media message purporting to endorse Trade Minister Alan Kyerematen as the next flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Describing the message as disappointing, he added he has never at any point made such …

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Twice rejected Kumawu DCE nominee finally secures 100% endorsement

The District Chief Executive nominee for the Sekyere Kumawu District in the Ashanti region, Samuel Addai Agyekum has finally been confirmed by the Assembly members of the district. The twice rejected nominee of President Nana Akufo-Addo secured an overwhelming endorsement of 100% Yes votes in the 28 total votes cast. …

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Haruna Iddrisu rallies MPs for ‘make-or-break’ anti-LGBTQ Bill

The Minority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu, has rallied his fellow legislators to back the controversial anti-LGBTQ+ Bill in Parliament. At a press conference on Friday, October 15, 2021, Mr. Iddrisu said the Bill had full bipartisan support, with all MPs united in “holding high the moral flag of our country.” He …

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Kofi Adda died of heart failure – Report

• Joseph Kofi Adda died at age 65 • Autopsy report states that he died of heart failure • Kofi Adda was the former minister of Aviation Former Minister for Aviation, Joseph Kofi Addadied of heart failure, mynewsgh has reported. In the said report sighted by GhanaWeb, a source confirmed to the news …

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Tension in Bantama NPP over party album

Tension is brewing within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) at Bantama in the Ashanti Region as some polling station executives complain of intimidation by constituency executives to flush some names out of the delegate’s album. It was a hot verbal banter on Akoma FM’s current affairs and political show GhanAkoma …

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Ghana loses US$5 billion to mental health issues

The medical director of the Accra Psychiatric Hospital, Dr Pinaman Appau, has revealed that Ghana loses at least US$5 billion per year to mental health issues. Speaking to Asaase News, Dr Appau said the challenge is as a result of a lack of attention to the problem in the country. Her …

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NDC official, Kwesi Dawood remanded over fresh charges

Kwesi Dawood, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) communication officer in the Central Region, was on Thursday (14 October) remanded into police custody after reappearing in court over fresh charges. Dawood has been accused of alleged incest and abortion with his biological daughter. On Wednesday, Dawood was granted a GHC30, 000 …

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10 facts about the late Joseph Kofi Adda

• Joseph Kofi Adda has passed on • He is said to have died, Thursday dawn • Kofi Adda, according to sources, was unwell Joseph Kofi Adda is reported to have died in the early hours of Thursday, October 14, 2021. According to a family source as reported by mynewsgh.com report, …

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Former Aviation Minister Kofi Adda has died

• Kofi Addah dies at age 65 • He died at the Legon Hospital after a short illness • The incident occurred on Thursday Former Member of Parliament for Navrongo Central, Joseph Kofi Adda, has been reported dead. He is said to have died after a short illness. The former Aviation …

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