The Minority in Parliament has hinted at its decision to petition the International Monetary Fund (IMF) over the appointment of Dr. Johnson Asiama as the Governor of the Bank of Ghana. This comes after the Minority raised concerns about his nomination, questioning the legality of his actions and the integrity of his appointment. …
Read More »BoG First Deputy Governor proceeds on leave
The First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Maxwell Opoku-Afari, has proceeded on leave pending the end of his contract. A notice shared by the Central Bank noted that his leave takes effect from February 5, 2025. “This has received the approval of H.E President John Mahama,” the …
Read More »I sleep with women but it’s no grounds to bar me from the Bar – Ama Governor
Elorm Ama Ababio, popularly known as Ama Governor, a Ghanaian social media influencer and lawyer-in-waiting, has publicly restated her queer identity. Speaking in an interview on Joy News on September 23, 2023, during the #OccupyJulorbihouse demonstration in Accra, she emphasized that her sexual orientation has no bearing on her qualifications …
Read More »Ama Governor granted access to apply to be called to the Bar
Ghanaian social media influencer and lawyer-in-waiting Elorm Ama Ababio, also known as Ama Governor, has finally been granted access to be called to bar. In November 2022, Ama Governor was denied to be called to the bar following a complaint filed by a “concerned citizen”. The complaint alleged that Ama …
Read More »New BoG office valued at $121 million as of 2020 – Governor Addison
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Ernest Addison, has explained the issues surrounding the building of a new head office. According to him, after various stages of evaluation and submission of the contract details the value of the contract approved by the Public Procurement Authority is $121,078,517.94. At a press briefing …
Read More »BoG governor, deputies must resign – NDC gives 21-day ultimatum
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Ernest Addison, has been given a 21-day ultimatum to resign. According to the minority in parliament, the governor and his deputies must resign after running the country into a ditch. During a press briefing on August 8, 2022, the Minority Leader, Dr. Cassiel Ato …
Read More »Former Bank of Ghana Deputy Governor Millison Narh dies in U.S
Millison Narh, a former Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), has passed away in the United States after a brief illness, Myjoyonline.com reports. Mr. Narh retired from his position as Deputy Governor of the BoG in 2017, having served in the role since July 2009. During his tenure, …
Read More »Nigerian TikTokers publicly whipped, ordered to wash toilets for defaming governor
A court in Nigeria’s northern state of Kano ordered the public whipping of two TikTokers after it determined the comedians had smeared the image of state Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, a judicial spokesperson said. The individuals were also ordered to wash toilets as part of their punishment. Baba Jibo Ibrahim, …
Read More »5 sultry photos of embattled law student Ama Governor
Despite successfully passing her bar exams and the interview session as well, Ghanaian socialite, Ama Governor’s appears to have ‘shaky’ chances of becoming a lawyer. Known in real life as Elorm Ababio, she is due to be called to the bar on Friday, November 12, 2022, upon completion of the …
Read More »Nigerian TikTok stars sentenced to 20 lashes for defaming governor
Two Tiktok stars in in Nigeria’s Kano State have been found guilty of defaming state governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. The magistrate’s court also found them of engaging in actions that could disturb public peace. The sentence included offering a public apology to the governor, being given 20 lashes each, an …
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