The governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) has opened nominations for the election of polling station executives and electoral area coordinators’ from February 19 to 21, 2022. The party in a memo signed by the Director of Research and Elections, Evans Nimako dated February 14, 2022, says “I have been directed …
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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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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. …
Read More »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 …
Read More »2021 BECE candidates to verify school choices via SMS
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has said a bulk SMS will be sent to parents of prospective Senior High School (SHS) students to verify and confirm their schools of choice from Wednesday, 16 to Tuesday, 22 February 2022. “Parents, teachers, candidates are to be informed, that a bulk SMS of …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Two KTU staff dismissed; 8 others suspended for embezzling over 600k
The governing council of the Koforidua Technical University (KTU) has dismissed two staff of the University for engaging in financial malfeasance. The council, as part of its disciplinary action, also reprimanded and suspended eight (8) others for their involvement in the crime. Three of the staff were, however, exonerated. The …
Read More »LISTEN: Koku Anyidoho petitions CID over Atta-Mills death
A former Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Koku Anyidoho has petitioned the Criminal Investigative Department (CID) to do an inquest into the death of the late Professor John Evans Atta-Mills who died while serving as president of Ghana. Koku said his letter to the CID has …
Read More »We’re studying the court order to advise accordingly – UTAG lawyers
Lawyers for the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) have said they are studying a court order that granted the National Labour Commission (NLC) an application against the strike, to advise their client accordingly on the next line of action. The Labour Division of the Accra High Court has granted …
Read More »Abronye arrested, charged for making false coup allegations against Mahama
The Ghana Police Service says it has arrested Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic, Kwame Baffoe alias Abronye DC. His arrest follows an invitation extended to him by the police in relation to some allegations of coup plot he made against former President John Dramani Mahama. More soon Source: www.ghanaweb.com
Read More »Abronye DC reacts to police invitation
A few hours after the Ghana Police Service issued an invitation to the Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, Kwame Baffoe, to appear before it to help with investigations into claims he made on a radio show, the latter has said he is ready to honour the invitation. …
Read More »Court orders UTAG to call off strike
The Accra High Court Labour Court 1, has ordered the University Teachers Association to call off its ongoing strike which has entered its 5th week. The court’s ruling follows a suit filed by the National Labour Commission asking for the enforcement of an earlier order it issued calling on UTAG …
Read More »For five years Mahama can’t reach Akufo-Addo on phone – Ofosu-Ampofo
The National Chairman of the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has made a passionate appeal to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to take steps to depolarise the country to foster development. According to Mr. Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, current developments in the country shows how the country is deeply divided. He called for …
Read More »VIDEO: What Abronye said about John Mahama that caused his police invitation
The Bono Regional Chairman of the ruling New Patriotic Party, Kwame Baffoe, alias Abronye DC, has been given up to 4:00 pm to report to the Accra Regional Police Command. His invitation contained in a release by the police dated Tuesday, February 15, 2022, is in relation to some comments …
Read More »Ghana is in a state of disarray – Dr Duffuor
Former Minister of Finance, Dr Kwabena Duffuor has said Ghana is in a state of disarray due to current happenings in the country. According to him, the country was in disorder because, coupled with the economic hardships it has created, the government is now censoring the media. The former finance minister, …
Read More »Big relief for NPP as Adwoa Safo arrives in Ghana by weekend
Spokesperson for the Gender and Social Protection Minister, Sara Adwoa Safo, Nana Dubin has said that her Boss will arrive in Ghana by the weekend of 19th February, 2022. Nana Dubin in an interview with Kofi Adoma Nwanwani on Angel FM’s Anɔpa Bɔfoɔ on Monday said the Dome-Kwabenya Member of Parliament (MP) …
Read More »Mahama has connived with Al Qaeda to stage a coup in Ghana – Abronye alleges
The Bono regional chairman of the NPP Abronye DC has alleged that former President John Mahama has met the Al Qaeda militants to stage a coup in Ghana. According to the NPP stalwart, John Mahama is in ties with the group to help him undertake a coup to become president again. …
Read More »Encourage students to pursue STEM-based courses -Dr Adutwum
The Education Minister, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, has urged Headmasters of Senior High, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) schools to encourage students to take a keen interest in the study of STEM-based courses. This, he said could be done by engaging the services of various institutions in the …
Read More »Lack of incubators: Two infants mortality recorded at Agroyesum Hospital in 2022
The lack of incubators at the Saint Martin’s Catholic Hospital at Agroyesum in the Amansie West District of the Ashanti Region has resulted in the death two news born babies in the first month of 2022 The two premature babies according doctors, died at the facility because they could not …
Read More »‘You’re old enough to be my father – Schoolgirl leaks WhatsApp chat of headmaster proposing to her
A headmaster of an undisclosed school somewhere in Ghana has been exposed by a female student for making advances towards her via WhatsApp. The schoolgirl, whose name is given as Serwaa, leaked the private chat between her and the headmaster revealing how the shameless old man was bent on cheating …
Read More »State Experimental School collapsing; kids exposed to danger
An old building housing children of the State Experimental Basic School in the Ashanti Regional capital, Kumasi, is in danger of collapse as three of its pillars have started falling apart. The primary school building, built in the 1950s, has seen no major renovation, and parts of the pillars have …
Read More »Jomoro MP Has 2 Dates Of Birth
The Petitioner challenging the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament (MP) for Jomoro in the Western Region to produce evidence of her renounced dual citizenship in court, has stated that the MP has two dates of birth. According to Joshua Emuah Kofie, a native of Nuba-Mpataba in the Jomoro …
Read More »Kufuor’s freedom of expression video pops up amid arrest of govt critics
An old video of ex-President John Agyekum Kufuor talking about press freedom within the general context of freedom of expression has popped up online. The undated video in which he is captured touting the ruling New Patriotic Party’s credentials in championing press freedom is likely a party event. It was republished …
Read More »VIDEO: Police seize Bawjiase SHS bus as NPP, NDC supporters trade blows at handing-over ceremony
A GETFund bus donated to the Bawjiase Senior High School (SHS) has been seized by the District Police Command. This comes after some supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) engaged in fisticuffs during a handing-over ceremony on Saturday. Information gathered by Adom News‘ Kofi …
Read More »I’m told Afia Akoto was sacked from MASLOC because she married an NDC man – Ken Agyapong
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. …
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