A Sowutuom Branch Organiser of the National Democratic Congress, who threatened to kill citizens during the December 7 general election, has been sentenced to four years imprisonment. Mohammed Ibrahim was found guilty by an Accra Circuit Court, presided over by Evelyn Asamoah, at the end of the trial. Ibrahim was charged with publication of false news with intent to cause fear and alarm, threat of harm, and offensive conduct to breach the peace. He pleaded not guilty. He was sentenced to three years imprisonment for publication of false news with intent to cause harm, four years on the charge of...
Election 2024: Bawumia is experienced and ready to lead Ghana – Akufo-Addo
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has expressed confidence that his Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, is well-prepared to become Ghana’s next president. Speaking at a meeting with members of Organised Labour on Tuesday, December 3, President Akufo-Addo highlighted that Bawumia has gained the necessary knowledge and experience over the past seven years to effectively lead the country. The president further emphasized that a vote for Dr. Bawumia is a vote for continued progress and development. “I have no doubt in my mind that my vice president who was with me eight years in opposition and who was a Deputy Governor...
Fuel prices up again: Diesel selling at GH₵15.72, petrol now GH₵14.99 per litre
Some Oil Marketing Companies have started marginally increasing fuel prices following the commencement of the first pricing window in December. Shell has already taken the lead by increasing the prices of both petrol and diesel. A litre of petrol, which previously sold for GH₵14.82 during the second pricing window in November, is now being retailed at GH₵14.99, reflecting a marginal increment. Similarly, diesel, previously priced at GH₵15.66 per litre, is now being sold at GH₵15.72. This development comes at a time when only petrol prices declined, while diesel prices remained unchanged during the second pricing window of November, despite expectations...
Police intercept 88 individuals allegedly recruited for election security in Western North
The Ghana Police Service is investigating 88 individuals who were intercepted on board two Metro Mass Transit buses at Benchema near Asawinso in the Western North Region on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. Preliminary investigations indicate that the individuals were allegedly recruited by a man identified as Sammy from various locations in the Greater Accra Region, including Adenta, Oyarifa, and Madina. They were reportedly being transported to provide security at polling stations in some constituencies within the Western North Region. The suspects are currently in police custody, assisting with the investigation. Meanwhile, efforts are underway to locate and apprehend Sammy, the...
Mahama vows to tackle galamsey, promote responsible mining practices
Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has vowed to introduce sustainable mining practices to address environmental degradation in areas prone to illegal mining. Speaking to party supporters at Akrokkeri in the Fomena Constituency on the third day of his six-day campaign tour in the Ashanti Region, Mahama acknowledged the critical role of small-scale mining in the local economy. He assured miners that his administration would implement policies aimed at safeguarding the environment while enhancing mining livelihoods. “I know that here in Adansi, you deeply value small-scale mining. The NDC will bring policies to support small-scale miners...
Election 2024: EC destroys defective ballots for Eastern region
The Ghana Police Service, in collaboration with the Eastern Regional Elections Security Taskforce on Tuesday, December 3, supervised the destruction of the defective ballot papers, which were recalled by the Electoral Commission (EC). The exercise was also under the strict supervision of all constituency election directors of all the political parties who monitored the exercise right from their various armories to the regional dump site on the Akwadum road. EC suspended the Special Voting exercise for the Eastern and Western regions due to these breaches. The exercise was also under the strict supervision of all constituency election directors of all...
Mahama slams govt for mismanaging $11.5bn loan facility
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has accused the government of mismanaging an $11.5 billion loan facility acquired over the last eight years. According to Mahama, these funds, if properly utilised, could have been invested in transformative projects to propel Ghana towards development akin to cities like Dubai. Addressing the Muslim community during a special prayer service at the Great Hall of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in the Ashanti Region, Mahama contrasted the current government’s performance with his tenure. He highlighted that with a $3.5 billion loan during his administration,...
$360m IMF fund to boost dollar supply and strengthen cedi; one dollar equals GH¢16.50
The anticipated US$360 million disbursement from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in the coming days is expected to provide a much-needed cushion to Ghana’s reserves and further augment the supply-side interventions of the Ghana cedi. This is expected to bolster the performance of the local currency in the near term. Last week, the Ghana cedi gained further on the back of improved foreign exchange liquidity. The Bank of Ghana (BoG) sold about US$93.05 million during the daily auctions and auctioned an additional US$20 million to the Bulk Oil Distributing Companies. This boost in liquidity helped the cedi to recover 1.85%...
‘I am a retired army general ready to rescue Ghana from current difficulties’ – Mahama
The NDC flagbearer, John Mahama, has likened himself to a “retired army general” returning to service, as he campaigns for reelection in the upcoming general elections. Speaking to district and municipal Imams in the Ashanti Region on Monday, 2nd December 2024, Mr Mahama highlighted his determination to address Ghana’s pressing challenges. During the engagement, which formed part of his six-day campaign tour, the former president criticised what he described as the current administration’s economic mismanagement and governance failures. The former President assured the religious leaders of his readiness to provide effective leadership that would steer the nation towards recovery and...
Stonebwoy crowned Artiste Of The Year at Ghana Music Awards UK 2024
Iconic Dancehall/Reggae artiste Livingstone Etsa Satekla better known as Stonebwoy, has once again cemented his position as a global music icon by clinching the prestigious Artiste of the Year award at the Ghana Music Awards UK 2024. The star-studded ceremony, held at the Meridian Grand, N18 3AF in London on Saturday, November 30, saw a plethora of Ghanaian music luminaries in attendance, including King Ayisoba, Joseph Matthew, Fuse ODG, Akosua Agyapong, Mr Drew, and Episode. The night was filled with accolades, as legendary singer Akosua Adjepong was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award, while Ofori Amponsah and Mark Darlington received...