POLITICS

Tension in Parliament as MPs, Research Assistants tussle over salary

Tension is brewing in Ghana’s Parliament as Members of Parliament tussle with their Research Assistants following payment of salary arrears of the latter. The Research Assistants to the lawmakers, according to sources, had not been paid for some years now and were being supported by the legislators. However, the House …

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EC to compile new voters register for 2020 elections

The Electoral Commission is to compile a new voters register for the next presidential and parliamentary elections in Ghana. The decision was made at an Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting held today (Wednesday, March 27, 2019). The Electoral Commission (EC) in a statement after the meeting said, “the Commission will …

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Asiedu Nketia slapped with GHC600 in GHC15m defamation suit

The General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has been slapped with a cost of GHc600 in the GHC15 million cedi defamation case by the Board Chairman of the Audit Service, Professor Edward Dua-Agyeman. The defamatory suit is in connection with Mr Asiedu Nketiah’s comments he made …

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‘Double-track’ teachers not paid salaries for 5 months

About 8000 teachers recruited by the government to facilitate the implementation of the controversial double track system under the Free SHS policy, have not been paid their salaries five months after their employment. The Ghana Education Service, which is in charge of processing of the newly recruited teachers for their …

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Audio: Sir John reacts to reports about his ‘sack’

Chief Executive Officer of the Forestry Commission, Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie has reacted to reports that he has been asked to step down. According to him, per the rules of engagement governing his appointment, he is supposed to receive letters notifying him of any action to that effect, but no such …

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ATEBUBU: Fakwasi Presby Basic School pupils study on floor

Students of Atebubu Fakwasi Presby Basic School in Atebubu/Amantin Municipality of the Bono East region are compelled to write on the floor due to lack of tables and chairs, especially those at KG 1&2. The school, established 17 years ago has not electricity power and has not seen any renovation; …

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Joseph Yamin slams Ofosu Ampofo

Former Ashanti Regional Secretary of the opposition National Democratic Congress(NDC) Joseph Yamin has accused the National Chairman of the party, Samuel Ofosu Ampofo of stabbing him in the back in the wake of a disclaimer issued against him by the party. According to him, Samuel Ofosu Ampofo whom he helped …

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NDC disowns Yammin over vigilantism comment

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has dissociated itself from claims by one of its key members Joseph Yammin that the party will not disband vigilante groups associated with them. Mr. Yammin, who is a former deputy sports minister, according to media reports says the main opposition will not heed to …

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Rawlings mourns Dr. Kwabena Adjei

Former President Jerry John Rawlings has tweeted his condolences to the family of the late Dr. Kwabena Adjei. The former National Democratic Congress (NDC) national chairman passed away Tuesday morning after battling ill-health. He was 76. In a brief tweet, Rawlings, founder of the NDC, described the late Dr. Kwabena …

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‘NDC will return to power soon’ – Kofi Buah assures

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) will soon be returning to government despite the painful exit in 2016 The chances of the party though would have to be determined by the Ghanaian electorates, the NDC believes following an impressive performance showcased in government, the electorates will give the party another chance …

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Two Senior Lecturers at UEW sacked by Vice Chancellor

Two senior lecturers of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW), have been summarily dismissed by the Vice Chancellor, Reverend Father Prof Anthony Afful-Broni according to a letter sighted by MyNewsGh.com. The two include; Professor Ephraim Avea Nsoh, Principal of the College of Languages Education at Ajumako and Dr. Frimpong Kakyire …

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EC Resumes Voter ID Replacement Exercise

The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced it has resumed the issuance of replacement of voter ID cards with immediate effect. According to a statement dated March 4, 2019, which was issued and signed by its Chairperson Jean Mensah, anyone who wishes to replace a lost, defaced, or a damaged voter’s …

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Manasseh’s documentary empty – Sammy Awuku

The National Organizer of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) Sammy Awuku, has described the documentary filmed by the Multimedia Journalist, Manasseh Azure Awuni as empty. According to him, the over-hyped documentary did not contain any substance and message as advertised. Mr. Awuku was surprised that a group described as …

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WAEC to verify 2019 WASSCE candidates biometrically

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) will, for the first time, capture the fingerprints of candidates who would be writing the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in 2019 as part of measures to curb impersonation. “In order to nip in the bud the growing trend of impersonation, the …

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I’m not a ‘Hawk’ – Sedofu

Mr Theophilus Sedofu, a well-built man alleged to be a member of The Hawks, a militia group affiliated to the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has denied being a member of the group.Although Mr Sedofu has been captured in several pictures wearing a black t-shirt with the inscription “The …

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Mortuary workers call off strike after three days

The Mortuary Workers Association of Ghana (MOWAG) has called off its nationwide strike “for now” after three days of disrupted services. The decision was taken on Thursday after the leadership of the group met with the National Labour Commission. The association declared an indefinite strike for its members on Tuesday, …

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NPP second Vice Chair, Women’s Organizer clash over bungalow

There is a serious power struggle between the 2nd Vice Chairperson of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Felicia Tetteh and the Regional Women’s Organizer of the party, Hajia Rahana Aziz. This confusion between the two party executives in the region has to do with the rightful occupant of a supposed …

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NDC’s Ofosu Ampofo granted GHC400,000 bail

National Chairman of the opposition National Democratic Congress, Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, has been granted bail after initial interrogation by the Police. Mr. Ampofo reported to the CID Headquarters on Monday to answer for leaked audio in which he was allegedly inciting violence. After being kept at the CID head office …

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Mahama reveals NDC’s beef with National Peace Council Chairman

Rev. Prof. Emmanuel Asante ought to have condemned the violence that characterized the Ayawaso West Wuogon by-elections before asking for an apology for the boot-for-boot comments mad by Former President John Dramani Mahama MyNewsGh.com reports. The former President who revealed party supporters and their executives were not happy over his …

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