Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has challenged former President John Dramani Mahama to familiarize himself with the receiver’s report on the baking sector clean-up exercise before making comments, urging him to read the report and understand the specifics. Dr Bawumia said that the cleanup exercise in the banking sector saved GHC4.6 million depositors’ money. “We saved the deposits of 4.6 million bank depositors who really were going to lose their deposits if those banks were not saved. I don’t understand whether the former president has taken his time to understand the banking sector. Some...
“15+ WASSCE Candidates at Osu Presbyterian SHS Almost Barred from Writing Social Studies Exam Due to lateness
Over 15 students at Osu Presbyterian Senior High School faced exclusion from the WASSCE Social Studies exam due to lateness. A West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) delegation, led by Dr. Rosemond Wilson, witnessed the incident. School Headmaster Vincent Esuah attributed the students’ lateness to a habitual behavior, emphasizing his commitment to enforcing examination rules. “WAEC works with rules and regulations and the rules are that students are to be seated 30 minutes before a paper. We already had a delay, and we started the paper; they [the students] are now coming. They have no reason for coming late, they are...
We’ve not predicted violence in Ghana’s 2024 elections – ECOWAS
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission has denied allegations that suggest that it predicted violence during Ghana’s 2024 general elections, in its recent Pre-Election Fact-Finding Mission to the country. The Herald Newspaper in an article, published on August 21, 2024, claimed to have obtained a ‘draft statement’ from the ECOWAS Mission, in which the commission ‘predicted violence’ in the electoral process. In an official statement, ECOWAS clarified that its pre-electoral missions do not publicly release findings, as these reports are confidential and intended solely for the President of the Commission to assist in engagements with member states....
Value your votes – Opoku-Agyemang tells Ghanaians
The running mate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Prof. Jane Naana OpokuAgyemang, has urged Ghanaians to base their voting decisions on the state of the economy and how it has impacted their lives and businesses. She has therefore invited those who usually vote for the ruling party to be sincere about the abysmal performance of the government, and vote for change. “A political party is not like a family which bonds you by blood. You are free to change party and vote for a party that can truly improve your livelihood and develop the nation,” she explained. Addressing a...
President Akufo-Addo Calls SSNIT Hotel Sale Controversy ‘Unnecessary'”
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has downplayed the controversy surrounding the attempted sale of Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) hotels, calling it unnecessary. He cited SSNIT’s recent surplus of GHs 230 million as evidence of the trust’s improved performance. Speaking to organized labor in Accra, the President emphasized the need for measured decision-making to protect the long-term interests of pensioners. “Take note of the improved performance of SSNIT which recently announced a surplus of GHs 230million on its operations, this should be reassuring to organised labour and perhaps bring into sharper relief the unnecessary controversy that was recently...
The alternative will send us to an abyss of disaster; vote for NPP – Prince David Osei
Ghanaian actor Prince David Osei has endorsed the New Patriotic Party (NPP) ahead of the December elections. Speaking at the party’s manifesto launch on August 18, Osei urged citizens to vote for the NPP, warning that alternative choices would lead to disaster. He emphasized that the NPP would bring prosperity to the country. ‘The alternative is not the solution; it will plunge us into disaster. Vote for progress Vote Bawumia, Vote Matthew Opoku Prempeh as the next president,’ he said. While acknowledging Ghana’s economic challenges, Osei noted that the situation is part of a global trend, citing economic difficulties in...
Samartex face tough test in CAF Champions league debut
Ghanaian champions Samartex will be put to the test this Sunday as they embark on their first-ever CAF Champions League campaign with a clash against Cameroonian champions, Victoria United FC. Samartex, riding high on the euphoria of their maiden Ghana Premier League title, will be looking to make a statement on the continental stage. Coach Nuru Amadu has been working tirelessly to prepare his troops for this monumental encounter, aware of the challenges posed by the home side. Victoria United, buoyed by their domestic success, will be eager to make a strong start to their own Champions League journey. The...
Global Cholera Outbreaks Reach Alarming Levels
The World Health Organization (WHO) reports a significant surge in cholera cases and deaths, with 307,433 cases and 2,326 deaths across 26 countries between January and July. The Eastern Mediterranean Region is the hardest hit, followed by Africa, South-East Asia, the Americas, and Europe. The cholera response is severely challenged by a shortage of Oral Cholera Vaccines (OCV), with demand far outstripping supply. Since January, 18 countries have requested 105 million doses, nearly double the 55 million doses produced. WHO Raises Alarm In January, WHO classified the global cholera resurgence as a grade 3 emergency, its highest level. Due...
Actor Yul Edochie weighs in on P-Square’s ongoing feud
Nigerian actor Yul Edochie has shared his thoughts on the ongoing feud between the renowned music duo P Square, comprising twin brothers Paul and Peter Okoye. Amidst widespread calls for reconciliation. Yul Edochie presented an alternative viewpoint on Instagram, suggesting that maintaining distance can sometimes be the key to achieving genuine peace, rather than necessarily seeking closeness or reunification. Edochie argues that pushing for closeness can harm some people, while distance is essential for others’ wellbeing. “I see people say Rudeboy go & make peace with your brother, Mr P go & make peace with your brother, I just...
Mahama Pledges to Establish National Prayer and Thanksgiving Day if Elected
Presidential candidate John Dramani Mahama has pledged to establish an annual National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving, aiming to unite diverse faiths in gratitude and seek divine guidance for Ghana’s prosperity. Citing biblical teachings and international precedents, Mahama emphasized the significance of collective thanksgiving in invoking God’s blessings and acknowledging past divine interventions to secure a brighter future for the nation. Full statement Below Khadijahtu Kubura kailani