Alan Kyerematen, Presidential Candidate of the Afrafranto Alliance, condemned the detention of 53 young protesters involved in the Democracy Hub demonstrations. The protests aimed to highlight the government’s inaction on illegal mining. Kyerematen criticized authorities for unlawful treatment, questioning charges of conspiracy and unlawful assembly. He expressed dismay at the police’s handling, including reported denials...
Author: Baina Media (Baina Media)
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Ghana’s Mining License Issuance Soars
A staggering 2,800% surge in mining licenses has been recorded in Ghana over the past 8 years (2016-2024), according to the Ghana Mining Repository. The data reveals: – 1,696 mining licenses issued between 2016 and 2024 – A significant increase from the 57 licenses issued between 1995 and 2015 This dramatic rise raises questions about...
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Debt stock hits GH₵ 761.2bn as of July 2024; every Ghanaian owing GH₵22,076
Ghana’s debt stock has reached GH₵ 761.2 billion representing 75.7 percent of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) as of July 2024. Compared to the same period last year, the debt stock was at GH₵587.7 billion representing 70.3 percent of GDP. This was contained in the latest Summary of Economic and Financial Data of the...
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Mortuary Workers Issue Ultimatum: ‘Act Now or Face Consequences
The Mortuary Workers Association of Ghana (MOWAG) has voiced frustration over the government’s lack of commitment to addressing its members’ concerns. According to the association, the government has been making empty promises regarding improvements to the conditions of service for MOWAG members. This comes after MOWAG issued a two-week ultimatum to the government, demanding that...
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Democracy Hub demo: CDD-Ghana slams Police over unlawful arrest of protesters
The Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) has strongly denounced the arrest of over 50 Democracy Hub protesters, labelling it an unlawful tactic employed by the Ghana Police. The protesters, demonstrating against illegal mining (galamsey) were accused of blocking roads and obstructing traffic. CDD-Ghana slammed the Ghana Police Service for using excessive force and brutality, refusing...
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Corrected voter register will be re-exhibited online – EC tells NDC
The Electoral Commission (EC) has assured the National Democratic Congress (NDC) that it will re-exhibit the corrected Provisional Voters Register (PVR) online before the final version is printed for the 2024 General Elections. This decision follows a nationwide demonstration led by the NDC, dubbed ‘Enough is Enough,’ which called for corrections to discrepancies in the...
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Oil and gas production declines by 32% – David Ampofo
David Ampofo, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Upstream Petroleum Chamber, has raised alarm regarding the declining state of the oil and gas industry, highlighting that significant potential benefits for Ghanaians are jeopardized by a troubling decrease in production over the past years. According to Ampofo, the sector has witnessed a staggering “32% decline...
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Galamsey fight should be devoid of politics – Appiah-Kubi
Asante Akim North lawmaker Kwame Andy Appiah Kubi has said that the fight against illegal small-scale mining should be devoid of politics. He states that the impact of galamsey knows no political colors therefore the need to address it dispassionately. “it should be devoid of politics whoever has not performed has not performed in the...
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Ashanti Region Warned: NAPO Says NDC Vote is a Waste
Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, also known as Napo, has issued a stern warning to voters in the Ashanti Region, urging them not to cast their ballots for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the upcoming elections. According to Napo, who is the Vice Presidential Candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), the NDC has consistently...
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Finance Ministry clarifies ongoing efforts to settle Trafigura arrears
The Government of Ghana has reiterated its commitment to fulfilling its obligations under the Settlement Agreement with Trafigura, with the aim of resolving the matter swiftly. This reassurance follows the circulation of a letter on social media suggesting a delay by the government in executing the agreement. On September 24, Trafigura’s Ghana Power Generation Company...