The Chairman of the Committee on Economy and Development, Hon. Eric Afful, has praised the resilience and enduring relevance of the Ghana Cedi as the nation’s official currency, as Parliament commemorated its 60th anniversary. Speaking on the floor of the House, Hon. Afful described the Ghana Cedi as a reliable medium of exchange and store...
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Parliament Congratulates Speaker Bagbin on Election as Chairperson of Africa Geopolitical Group – IPU
The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has received warm congratulations from Members of Parliament following his election as Chairperson of the Africa Geopolitical Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU). The Majority Leader, Hon. Mahama Ayariga, led the House in extending its commendations to the Speaker. He noted that at the 151st...
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Vice President Calls for Stronger Partnerships to Rebuild Confidence in Cedi
Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has called on the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to strengthen its collaboration with commercial banks and the wider business community in order to preserve the progress made in stabilizing the Cedi and to fully restore confidence in the national currency. Addressing the Cedi@60 anniversary celebration in Accra, the Vice...
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Government Reaffirms Commitment to Cedi Stability – Finance Minister
The Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has reiterated the government’s firm dedication to preserving the stability of the Ghana cedi and consolidating the progress made in recent months. Addressing the ceremony to mark the 60th anniversary of the Ghana Cedi in Accra on Tuesday, October 28, Dr. Forson assured the nation that the...
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Cedi Appreciates 37% as Ghana Strengthens Economy – Bank of Ghana”
Ghana has achieved a significant economic recovery under the stewardship of President John Dramani Mahama, according to the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Asiama. Delivering remarks at the commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the Ghana Cedi in Accra on Tuesday, October 28, Dr. Asiama emphasized that deliberate and challenging policy interventions...
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“GNFS Halts Construction at Roman Ridge Site After Collapse; Probe Underway”
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has ordered the site manager of the collapsed building at Roman Ridge to suspend all construction works until investigations into the incident are completed. The collapse occurred at the Roman Ridge Engineering Centre, situated between a 10-storey residential complex and the Ghana Institute of Engineering. The three-storey building, reportedly...
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Building Collapses at Roman Ridge, 14 Workers Rescued as Fears Mount of More Trapped
A structure belonging to the Architectural Engineering Group at Roman Ridge in Accra has reportedly caved in, with several individuals feared to be trapped under the wreckage. The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) confirmed the occurrence in a statement shared on Facebook. Nonetheless, the GNFS has assured the public that a specialized rescue team from...
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Parliament to Vet Justice Baffoe-Bonnie for Chief Justice Role on November 10
The Appointments Committee of Parliament is scheduled to evaluate Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie on Monday, November 10, 2025, for his proposed elevation to the role of Chief Justice of Ghana. According to an official communication from Parliament, the vetting session will commence at 11:00 a.m. and will take place in Committee Rooms 1, 2, and 3...
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Paul Afoko Declares Bid to Reclaim NPP Chairmanship, Vows to Lead with Integrity and Unity
Former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Awentami Paul Afoko, has declared his intention to vie for the party’s national chairmanship in the forthcoming internal elections. Mr. Afoko, who first assumed the role of NPP National Chairman in April 2014, stated that his decision was the result of “extensive reflection and encouragement” from...
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Court Lifts Arrest Directive After Wontumi Appears
A bench warrant issued earlier today for the apprehension of Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi and serving as the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, was officially withdrawn following his subsequent appearance in court. The warrant was issued by the Criminal Division of the High Court around 9:40 a.m. after...