The Wenchi High Court has affirmed the declaration of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Techiman South, Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah as the winner of the 2020 parliamentary election. The court has also fined the petitioners GH¢ 100,000.00 to be shared between the member of parliament of the constituency and the Electoral...
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Nat’l Council of Songhai Chiefs holds meeting geared towards dev’t
The maiden edition of the Annual General Meeting of the National Council of Songhai Chiefs was held on Saturday, 26th November amongst the various Songhai chiefs in all 16 regions of Ghana. The event was held under the auspices of the President of the National Council of Songhai Chiefs, Chief Mohammed Mohammed Zuna. This meeting...
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Ga West Council of Zongo Chiefs Celebrates 4th Anniversary
The Ga West Council of Zongo Chiefs held its 4th anniversary celebration under the leadership of its chairman Sarki Muhammad Al-Halipha Haidara, who doubles as Zongo chief for the Amasaman Community on Saturday 26th November 2022. The Ga West Council of Zongo Chiefs organized a grand Durbar at the forecourt of Amasaman Chief palace to...
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2023 Budget: Government to cut imports of public institutions by 50%
The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta has announced some measures in the 2023 Budget aimed at boosting the local productive capacity of the economy. Outlining the measures on the Floor of Parliament, Mr. Ofori-Atta said government will cut the imports of public sector institutions that rely on imports either for inputs or consumption by 50%. It...
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Young girls bemoan High cost of sanitary pads.
The challenging economic circumstances currently has affected the cost of goods and services in the country including sanitary pads. The prices of sanitary pads has shot up from five cedis currently selling at 20 Cedis. The soaring inflation has pushed up the cost of pads in Ghana, driving more girls out of school or to...
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Madina Market Head Potters Appeal for Gov’t Support
Some head potters in the Madina Market are calling on the government to come to their aid so as to make life comfortable for them.They say as a result of high inflation in Ghana, the cost of living has become unbearable for them. The head potters, also referred to as Kayayeis, lamented on the rate...
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CHRAJ petitioned by Anas to investigate Ofori-Atta
Investigative jourmlasts Anas Aremeyaw Anas has petitioned the Commission for Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) to investigate the FinanceMinister Ken Ofori-Atta. The petitioner raised issue of conflict of interest against the Finance Minister for which he should be investigated. CHRAJ boss Joseph Whittal told journalists on Monday November 21 that “The allegations are that there...
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Terrorism: Adequate preparation needed to prevent it – Akufo-Addo
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has said that adequate preparation is needed to prevent terrorism from happening in Ghana. Mr Akufo-Addo said this when he held bilateral talks with the European Council President, Charles Michel, at the Jubilee House on Monday (21 November). “Today the epicentre of terrorists’ activities is Burkina Faso, who is our northern neighbour. Even...
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2023 budget to be presented on Thursday; some NPP MPs vow to boycott session
The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta is expected to present the 2023 Budget Statement of government before Parliament on Thursday, November 24, 2022. The budget forecasts government’s expenditure and revenue for the ensuing year. There have been concerns about the delay in its presentation due to the government’s negotiation with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for...
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NABCO trainees back calls for Ofori-Atta’s removal
The Coalition of Nation Builders Corps (NABCO) Trainees have joined calls by Members of Parliament (MPs) and a section of Ghanaians for the removal of the Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta. The Coalition in a statement claimed that the Finance Minister has been insensitive to the plight of NABCO trainees. “The Finance Minister who is...