The Police have said they have taken notice of a statement allegedly issued by the lawyers of the accused persons standing trial for their conduct during the democracy hub demonstration, claiming that the Police forced their clients to re-enact the protest at the 37 Intersection. The Police stated that this allegation is untrue. Giving the...
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Galamsey practices endangering fertility rates in Ghana – Fertility Society of Ghana
Experts are sounding the alarm about the harmful effects of illegal mining, or “galamsey,” on fertility rates in Ghana, with both men and women being impacted. The issue is being linked to toxic chemicals like mercury and cyanide, which are commonly used in these mining practices. Dr. Rudolph Kantum Adageba, president of the Fertility Society...
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Speak against EC’s actions that can undermine our peace – Opoku-Agyemang to traditional leaders
The Vice Presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Prof Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has called on the Electoral Commission to uphold transparency and fairness in its interactions with all political parties to ensure a peaceful electoral process. Her remarks came during a courtesy visit to the chiefs and elders of Dadieso in the Suaman...
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“Voter Register Discrepancies Addressed, Says Electoral Commission
Electoral Commission Chairperson Jean Mensa announced today at the Inter-Party Advisory Committee meeting that most errors in the voter register have been resolved. Jean Mensa emphasized that the register is still a work in progress and naturally contains some imperfections, which are common in any registration process. She assured that the commission has taken steps...
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‘We have lost it’ – Ace Ankomah declares on galamsey fight
Ace Anan Ankomah, Convener of Occupy Ghana, has declared that the fight against illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, has been effectively lost. In a candid assessment, he emphasised that the government’s failure to take decisive action and heed multiple warnings regarding the rampant illegal mining activities has contributed significantly to this dire situation. Speaking...
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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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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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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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Bunkpurugu: One dead, others injured in chieftaincy dispute
One person has been killed and others injured with several houses burnt at Naniik and Binbagu communities in the Bunkpurugu/Nakpanduri District in the North East Region over a reported chieftaincy dispute. Channel One News sources in the two communities indicate that residents fled in haste, leaving what could not be carried. The General Manager of...
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Free SHS Policy Under Fire: Professor Claims It’s Destroying Ghana’s Education System
Professor Martin Oteng Ababio, a University of Ghana lecturer, has expressed concerns about the Free Senior High School policy’s impact on education. Despite increased university enrollment, he argues that inadequate infrastructure expansion has compromised education quality. Professor Martin Oteng Ababio recently expressed concerns about the Free Senior High School policy’s impact on Ghana’s education sector....