The National Tenants Union of Ghana (NATUG) has given its seal of approval to the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) housing policies, citing alignment with its own goals . After reviewing proposals from various political parties, NATUG praised the NDC’s plans to transform the Rent Control Department into an independent Rent Authority and introduce other tenant-friendly initiatives. NATUG’s Endorsement: Key Reasons – Alignment with NATUG’s goals: The NDC’s housing policies resonate with NATUG’s objectives, making it an attractive choice. – Transforming Rent Control Department: The proposed independent Rent Authority aims to better regulate rental markets and protect tenants’ interests. – Tenant-friendly...
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 Constituency as part of her campaign tour in the Western North Region. Prof Opoku-Agyemang emphasized that Ghana is renowned for its peace and stability, underscoring the Electoral Commission’s responsibility to conduct its affairs impartially. She stressed that fairness in dealing with political parties and stakeholders...
The Galamsey Dilemma: Votes or Environment? Asante Akim South MP admits government hesitance to impose ban due to election fears
Kwaku Asante-Boateng, the Member of Parliament for Asante Akim South, has revealed that the government’s hesitation to tackle galamsey, or illegal mining, stems from fear of losing the upcoming December 7 elections. He believes that the New Patriotic Party’s strong anti-galamsey stance in 2020 led to losses in mining communities. Asante-Boateng, who is also the Deputy Minister for Railway Development, suggests that this fear of electoral consequences is not unique to the NPP, but a concern for any political party operating in regions where galamsey is prevalent. He defends the government’s cautious approach, citing the political reality of vote loss....
“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 to address discrepancies since the initial release of the register, resulting in significant improvements. “The voters register for today is different from what was provided to the parties in August,” She explained, highlighting the progress made. Jean Mensa urged stakeholders to trust the commission, citing...
Semenyo Shines as Bournemouth Thrash Southampton
Ghanaian forward Antoine Semenyo continued his impressive Premier League form, scoring Bournemouth’s third goal in a convincing 3-1 victory over Southampton at the Vitality Stadium on Monday night. Bournemouth dominated the match, with Evanilson opening the scoring with his first goal for the club since joining in the summer, courtesy of Marcus Tavernier’s assist. Dango Ouattara doubled the lead 15 minutes later, and Semenyo sealed the win with his third Premier League goal of the season in the 39th minute. Southampton managed a consolation goal in the second half. Semenyo’s Stellar Start Semenyo’s goal marked his fourth direct goal involvement...
‘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 in an interview on Channel One TV on Monday, September 30, Mr Ankomah expressed frustration over the lack of tangible results in combating galamsey, despite numerous promises from officials. He stressed that the government has consistently overlooked urgent calls for stricter enforcement of mining regulations,...
Voters’ Top Concerns Revealed: Economy, Jobs, and Education Take Center Stage in 2024 Elections”
Economy, jobs and education remain the top issues for voters according to the poll as 70% of the issues cited as important was the economy, followed by jobs, 62% and Education, 48%, the final field poll conducted by Global InfoAnalytics, nearly two months before December 2024 has said. The survey also states that the current economic conditions of voters will have a greater influence on the outcome of the December elections according to the poll as it is cited 55% of the time by voters, followed by past performance of the political parties, 40%, the credibility of the candidates,...
2024 Elections: Mahama leads Bawumia with 51.1% – Global InfoAnalytics
The final field poll conducted by Global InfoAnalytics, nearly two months before December 2024 says the presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dramani Mahama (JDM) maintains his lead in the poll with 51.1% of the votes. The vice president and the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia (DMB) is on 37.3%, Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen (AKK), an independent candidate on 4.1%, Nana Kwame Bediako, an independent candidate also on 6.2% and others on 1.3% that is the weighted committed voters’ model. However, using the likely voters’ model (unweighted), JDM is on 49.3%, DMB, 35.9%,...
Banks’ credit to private sector continued to grow – Addison
Private sector credit continued to grow during the review period to 21.7 percent in August 2024, from 10.7 percent in August 2023, Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) Dr Ernest Addison has said. In real terms, private sector credit recorded a growth of 1.1 percent, relative to a 21.0 percent contraction in 2023, he said. Generally, Dr Addison said, the banking sector’s performance continued to improve, with assets growing at 38.7 percent at end-August 2024, compared to 19.6 percent in August 2023. Both pre-tax and after-tax profits were higher in the first eight months of 2024 relative to the...
Mahama’s Hunger-Free Ghana Vision: No Citizen Will Go to Bed Hungry
John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of Ghana’s opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), has made a bold promise to transform Ghana’s economy and ensure no citizen worries about their next meal. Speaking at the Sekondi Methodist Park, he envisioned a Ghana where everyone has equal access to opportunities, quality education, and decent work, with no one left behind. Mahama’s plan centers around the 24-hour economic model, a key part of the NDC’s 2024 election manifesto. This model aims to: – Boost Youth Opportunities: Create jobs and enhance productivity – Increase Exports: Reduce dependence on imports and stabilize the currency – Rejuvenate...