Ghanaians have taken to social media to express their excitement over an assurance by Cassiel Ato Forson, President John Mahama’s nominee for Minister of Finance that the betting tax will be abolished. During his vetting on Monday, January 13, 2025, Ato Forson disclosed that the tax generated minimal revenue for …
Read More »I don’t need siren as an MP – John Dumelo reacts to A Plus’ comment
The Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency, John Dumelo, has stated that he does not need a siren to assist with his parliamentary duties. He believes that while sirens can make transportation easier, they are not necessary for him as an MP. Dumelo mentioned that some of his fellow …
Read More »Are you part of the transitional team? – Abass Nurudeen chides Seth Terkper over Free SHS comment
The Ashanti Regional Communications Officer of the NDC, Abass Nurudeen, has launched a scathing attack on former Finance Minister Seth Terkper over remarks he made regarding the Free SHS policy. Seth Terkper, in an interview on Accra-based TV3 on December 14, 2024, suggested that the Free SHS policy must be limited to …
Read More »‘No comment’ – Watch Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu’s reaction to ‘losing’ post as Majority Leader
Majority Leader Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has reacted to recent reports that he would soon be replaced as leader of the caucus in Parliament. “No comment,” he told a Joy News journalist (February 20, 2024) in the corridors of Parliament. His reaction came hours after the caucus had formally dismissed reports that …
Read More »Police Service disassociate itself from DCOP Waabu’s election security comment
The Ghana Police Service has distanced itself from comments made by a Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Gabriel Prince Waabu on election security. Speaking on Joy News, DCOP Waabu indicated that the service treats every constituency as a hotspot. DCOP Waabu also emphasised that the police have implemented various structures …
Read More »This is unnecessary! – Bridget Otoo slams Akufo-Addo over ‘you don’t vote for me’ comment
Prominent media personality, Bridget Otoo, has taken a swipe at President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for his remarks when he visited the people of Mepe and other flood-affected areas in the Volta region. “I came here because Ghanaians are having difficulties and suffering and it is my responsibility to try and help. If …
Read More »Your face has never been on a ballot paper – Mahama blasts Bawumia over ‘I’ve beaten him twice’ comment
Former President John Dramani Mahama has clapped back at Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia over his claims that he has beaten him twice in elections. Speaking on the KSM show, Mr Mahama said Dr Bawumia was wrong in his assertion. “He says he knows how to beat me and that he’s beaten me before. …
Read More »Dormaahene hauled before Judicial Council over comment on Quayson trial
The Paramount Chief of the Dormaa Traditional Area, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyeman Badu II who doubles as a High Court judge has been hauled before the Judicial Council over recent comments he made on a case before the courts. His appearance according to reports is on the back of his comment …
Read More »Burna Boy responds to Davido’s ‘new cat’ comment
Grammy award-winning singer Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu who is better known as Burna Boy has finally responded to Davido’s “new cat” statement. Recall that a “new-cats vs. old-cats” spat broke out a month ago after Davido called Burna Boy and other artists “new in the industry.” Burna Boy finally addressed the …
Read More »Most useless region comment: Captain Smart cursed by Sehwi Wawso Traditional Council
The Sehwi Wawso Traditional Council last week performed rituals as part of measures to summon Onua FM/TV presenter Captain Smart over controversial comments. In a June 30, 2023 post shared by Oyerepa TV, elders of the area are sighted pouring libation over the issue with reports indicating that the slaughtering …
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