The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has said he will roll out new policies to regulate mining in the country. The new policy, according to the flagbearer, will include the involvement of chiefs in the mining concessions. Dr Bawumia added that he will facilitate the setting up of a mining bank. “I am also rolling out a mineral development bank, a bank for miners so that you can do proper responsible mining as we have set up Agric development bank for farmers,” he assured. He was addressing people of Ntoboroso in the Atwima Mponua Constituency...
33 Days to Disaster? Global InfoAnalytics Poll Spells Doom for Bawumia
The latest poll by Global InfoAnalytics between 28th October and 2nd November 2024 shows the ruling party’s candidate and the current vice president, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia (DMB) trailing the leader of the main opposition, John Dramani Mahama (JDM) 52.7% to 40.1% nearly a month before voters head to the polls. Nana Kwame Bediako (NKB), the leader of the New Force, attracts 4.0% of support while the leader of the Movement for Change, Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen (AKK) attracts 1.5% support, others are on 0.7%. The poll suggests NKB is losing ground after his astronomical rise in the polls in recent times....
Pay NABCO trainees if you care about Ghanaian youth – Mahama tells Bawumia
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, John Dramani Mahama, has criticized the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, over his recent promise to create jobs for the youth, pointing to the government’s unfulfilled job creation commitments. Mahama’s remarks come in response to Dr. Bawumia’s pledge to prioritize youth employment if elected in the December 7 presidential election. Speaking to a crowd in Kwamikrom in the Biakoye constituency during his Oti Regional tour, Mahama questioned the credibility of Dr Bawumia’s promise, citing the struggles faced by former Nation Builders Corps (NABCO) trainees who are still owed several months...
Suspend planned strike – FWSC pleads with CLOGSAG
The Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) has called on the Civil and Local Governance Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG) to reconsider its decision to begin a strike on Thursday, November 7, 2024. CLOGSAG, representing civil and local government workers, announced plans for the strike, citing frustration with the government’s delayed implementation of a long-negotiated salary structure. CLOGSAG on November 4, stated that the government’s failure to execute the proposed salary adjustments—agreed upon in a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) over a year and a half ago—has left members with no choice but to take action. However, the FWSC is urging...
Value of trading activity dropped by 45% in 2023
The Ghana Commodity Exchange (GCX) has reported a substantial decline in trading activity for 2023, with total trade value falling to GH₵11.3 million — a 45% decrease from GH₵20.7 million in 2022. This downturn, detailed in the 2023 Financial Stability Review, underscores the economic and environmental challenges facing Ghana’s agricultural market. GCX’s traded commodities include maize, soybeans, sorghum, sesame, rice, and cashews. The overall decline reflects the impacts of macroeconomic instability and adverse climate conditions, both of which have influenced price dynamics and market performance. The number of contracts traded on GCX also saw a marked reduction, with only 2,206...
45 Years of Tension: Iran-US Embassy Seizure
State-organised rallies were held across Iran on Sunday to mark the 1979 takeover of the United States embassy in Tehran. In the capital, thousands chanted “death to America” and “death to Israel” at the gate of the former embassy which has not been used since the hostage crisis. Some carried images of top figures of Iran’s allied militant groups killed by Israel, including Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. Forty-five years ago, radical students stormed the embassy soon after the fall of the US-back Shah of Iran, the country’s last monarch. They held over 50 diplomats hostage...
Mahama lacks understanding of digitalization, don’t vote for him- Bawumia
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential candidate, has criticized John Dramani Mahama, flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), for underestimating the impact of digitalization on Ghana’s economy. Speaking to the youth on Sunday, November 3, Bawumia emphasized digitalization’s crucial role in Ghana’s economic progress and highlighted its benefits for citizens. Digitalization vs. Infrastructure Bawumia argued that Mahama’s presidency was marred by economic challenges due to his lack of understanding of digital advancements. He also downplayed Mahama’s emphasis on infrastructure development, suggesting it pales in comparison to the current administration’s digital-focused approach. 24-Hour Economy Policy Under Fire...
No Payment Received: Sunon Asogli Claims $30M from Controller Still Unpaid
Independent Power Producer Sunon Asogli Power Ghana Limited has reported that it has not received any part of the 30 million dollars directed by the Ministry of Finance for release by the Controller and Accountant General’s Department (CAGD), despite government assurances. This update follows Sunon Asogli’s recent shutdown of its 560MW power plant due to an outstanding debt of 259 million dollars owed by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). In an interview with the media, the Business Development Manager at Sunon Asogli Power Ghana Limited, Dr Elikplim Apetorgbor, explained that efforts to settle the debt in instalments have not...
19 Killed in Bawku Conflict Amid Escalating Tensions
Two individuals have tragically lost their lives in the ongoing Bawku conflict, which has seen a rise in violence and unrest in the region. The victims were ambushed while travelling in a truck from Bawku when unidentified assailants opened fire on their vehicle, resulting in their deaths. Among the deceased was a Mamprusi, while the other was a Togolese national who had travelled to Bawku to care for his ailing father. Sadly, the father passed away during their stay, and the two were en route to Togo with the deceased body when the ambush occurred. The Bawku conflict, rooted in...
Vacant seats: Parliament’s childish antics not inspiring – Appiah-Kubi
Andy Appiah-Kubi, the Member of Parliament for Asante Akim North, has expressed deep concerns regarding the escalating political tension within Ghana’s Parliament, which he attributes to immature behaviour displayed by members of both the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Appiah-Kubi criticised what he described as childish antics that have dominated parliamentary discourse, particularly following a recent decision by the Speaker of Parliament to declare four parliamentary seats vacant. Speaker Alban Bagbin’s decision sparked a scramble for majority status, with both parties jostling for dominance in the legislative body. This power struggle, Appiah-Kubi argues has led...