Medical Doctor and Researcher, Dr. Ernest Kwaku Sarpong, has called on Ghanaians to insist on a forensic audit of the voter registers for the 2024 general elections. He says that one of the most critical aspects of a free and fair election is the credibility of the voters register. Unfortunately, he said, concerns over its...
Veteran Ghanaian actress, Belinda Naa Ode Oku popularly known as Adwoa Smart has expressed appreciation for her distinct physical form. Speaking in a recent interview, Adwoa Smart revealed that she is happy with the way God created her. The actress, well known for her memorable performance in the television series “Obra,” believes that her diminutive...
Ghanaian-American comedian Michael Blackson revealed his assistant in Ghana has received threats after he publicly criticized his experience investing in Ghana’s Eurobond. Blackson had shared his frustration on social media, stating the government had “robbed” him of his investment. In a recent tweet, Blackson questioned why his assistant was targeted: “Let me get this straight, I...
The Ghana Police Service has pledged to maintain law and order during the Democracy Hub Group’s demonstration from September 21-23, 2024. Despite earlier legal challenges, comprehensive security measures are in place to ensure participants’ and the public’s safety. Details of the arrangements will be shared on September 19. The Police Service aims to balance the...
A video circulating on social media has sparked concern regarding the water quality at the Kintampo Waterfalls in the Bono East region of Ghana. The video suggests that the water at the popular tourist attraction has been polluted by illegal mining activities, also known as galamsey. However, the management of the Kintampo Waterfalls has come...
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has been endorsed by his campaign spokesperson, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, as the best candidate to address Ghana’s challenges. Aboagye stated on Facebook that the NPP is the only party that has provided clear reasons for Ghanaians to vote, citing Dr. Bawumia’s specific policy proposals...
The latest data from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) indicates that the cumulative economic growth for the second quarter (Q2) of 2024 stood at 6.9 %. This is a significant increase from the 4.7 percent recorded in the first quarter of 2024. The GSS made this known in a statement issued on Wednesday, September 18....
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has cancelled its Presidential Evening Encounter with the founder and leader of the New Force Movement, Nana Kwame Bediako, popularly known as Cheddar. The cancellation comes after Cheddar pulled out of the encounter after he was expected to make an appearance on Wednesday, September 18. Cheddar was expected to...
Richard Ahiagbah, Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), is questioning why the National Democratic Congress (NDC) hasn’t taken legal action to compel the Electoral Commission to conduct a forensic audit of the voter register. Ahiagbah pointed out that in 2016, the NPP, then the opposition party, successfully used the courts to force...
Minister for Trade and Industry, K.T. Hammond, has reassured the public that the government does not plan to impose price controls on cement in the near future. This clarification comes after the recent implementation of a Legislative Instrument (LI) on cement pricing, which sparked concerns about potential price caps. According to Mr. Hammond, the new...