James Agbey, an operative of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has issued a stern warning to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, cautioning them against any attempts to rig the upcoming 2024 general elections. Agbey’s warning comes amidst growing concerns about the NPP’s alleged plans to engage in vote-buying and manipulation. Below is his full statement… For Immediate Release Monday September 30, 2024 Akufo-Addo/Bawumia will end up in a rat hole like Gbagbo if they attempt anything funny on December 7 James Agbey, an operative of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has become aware of...
Mahama to unveil NDC women’s manifesto in Ashanti Region today
The campaign team for John Dramani Mahama, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Presidential Candidate, has announced a series of impactful events for this week as he gears up for the 2024 elections. The team says these activities underscore Mahama’s commitment to inclusivity, community engagement, and faith. Kicking off the week, the NDC Women’s Manifesto will be launched in Kumasi on Monday, September 30, 2024. The event, taking place at the Great Hall of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in the Ashanti Region, will be spearheaded by Mr Mahama and his Vice-Presidential Candidate, Prof Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang....
Afrafranto Alliance Leader Alan Kyerematen Condemns Arrest of Youth Protesters
Alan Kyerematen, Presidential Candidate of the Afrafranto Alliance, condemned the detention of 53 young protesters involved in the Democracy Hub demonstrations. The protests aimed to highlight the government’s inaction on illegal mining. Kyerematen criticized authorities for unlawful treatment, questioning charges of conspiracy and unlawful assembly. He expressed dismay at the police’s handling, including reported denials of legal counsel, medical care, food, and water. Kyerematen also criticized the judiciary’s refusal to grant bail, calling it an “abuse of judicial discretion.” He warned of a growing culture of fear and intolerance under the current NPP government, threatening Ghana’s democracy. At a press...
Ghana’s Mining License Issuance Soars
A staggering 2,800% surge in mining licenses has been recorded in Ghana over the past 8 years (2016-2024), according to the Ghana Mining Repository. The data reveals: – 1,696 mining licenses issued between 2016 and 2024 – A significant increase from the 57 licenses issued between 1995 and 2015 This dramatic rise raises questions about the implications of Ghana’s mining sector growth and its environmental and economic impacts. Or, if you’d like a more concise version: Ghana’s Mining Licenses Increase by 2,800% Ghana has issued 1,696 mining licenses between 2016 and 2024, a 2,800% increase from the 57 licenses issued...
Debt stock hits GH₵ 761.2bn as of July 2024; every Ghanaian owing GH₵22,076
Ghana’s debt stock has reached GH₵ 761.2 billion representing 75.7 percent of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) as of July 2024. Compared to the same period last year, the debt stock was at GH₵587.7 billion representing 70.3 percent of GDP. This was contained in the latest Summary of Economic and Financial Data of the Bank of Ghana released in September 2024. The data showed that the external component of the debt hit US$31.6 billion from US$30 billion in the same period last year, representing 46.1 per cent of GDP. The domestic component of the debt was at GH₵290.9 billion...
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 their concerns be resolved or they would resume their strike. The association had temporarily suspended the strike in hopes that the government would act on their demands. Speaking to Citi News, MOWAG General Secretary Richard Kofi Jordan warned that the association would not hesitate to...
Democracy Hub demo: CDD-Ghana slams Police over unlawful arrest of protesters
The Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) has strongly denounced the arrest of over 50 Democracy Hub protesters, labelling it an unlawful tactic employed by the Ghana Police. The protesters, demonstrating against illegal mining (galamsey) were accused of blocking roads and obstructing traffic. CDD-Ghana slammed the Ghana Police Service for using excessive force and brutality, refusing to release the complete list of arrested individuals, and denying access to legal counsel. The organization condemned the unlawful transfer of detainees from police cells to prison without court approval and prolonged detention beyond 48 hours without being brought before a competent court. These actions,...
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 provisional register and a forensic audit of the EC’s IT system. During the protest, NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah presented a petition to the EC, alleging issues such as illegal voter transfers, deleted names, incomplete data, and a compromised IT system among others. In...
Oil and gas production declines by 32% – David Ampofo
David Ampofo, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Upstream Petroleum Chamber, has raised alarm regarding the declining state of the oil and gas industry, highlighting that significant potential benefits for Ghanaians are jeopardized by a troubling decrease in production over the past years. According to Ampofo, the sector has witnessed a staggering “32% decline in production”, which poses a serious threat to the country’s economic growth and energy security. To shed light on this pressing issue, the Chamber has released its 2024 report on the state of the industry, now available for public review. “The time for action is...
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 capacity he has been given to serve,” he said while speaking during the thought leadership forum on the theme “Galamsey Fight: Beyond the talk, what next?” organized by Media General in Accra on Wednesday, September 25. Regarding the Legislative Instrument that permits mining the forest,...