The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has doubled down on its plea to wealthier nations to support Ghana and other weaker economies to help such countries extricate themselves from the shackles of debt. The call also comes at a time when the fund has seen a $1. 6 billion shortfalls in its funding in the face of the seemingly global economic crises where funding to debt-distressed countries was at its highest. Speaking ahead of the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, Kristalina Georgieva, the IMF’s Managing Director said the fund and wealthier countries needed to make it easier for vulnerable...
US to push for ‘speedy’ action on debt relief for Ghana
The United States Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will push for immediate action on requests by Ghana and Zambia for restructuring their sovereign debts during the 2023 Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank this week. “During the week, Secretary Yellen will also maintain urgency for the speedy resolution of Common Framework cases like Zambia and Ghana to remove debt overhangs and foster growth in developing countries. She will also stress the importance of concluding the debt treatment for Sri Lanka,” the Treasury said in a press release on Monday. Ms Yellen will also advocate for...
Stephen Appiah calls for ex-footballers to run Ghana football
Former Ghana captain Stephen Appiah believes the country’s football should be led by former players rather than those who can speak English fluently. Appiah, in an interview, expressed his frustration that many former players and legends do not get the opportunity to be involved in football administration. According to him, it is not about one’s ability to speak English or use complex grammar, but rather their insights and understanding of the game. “Legends and former players are not getting the chance around football administration. I have learnt something, that football is run by footballers. It is not the grammar or...
NPP has been the most violent party both in rhetoric and in action – Kpessa-Whyte
A Fellow at the Institute of African Studies at the University of Ghana, Dr Micheal Kpessa-Wyhte has said the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has been the most violent party in Ghana both in rhetoric and in action. He recounted that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo incited his followers to engage in violence when he was seeking political power. After winning the elections, he said, the supporters of the NPP formed vigilantes groups to cause mayhem Speaking on the Big Issue on TV3 on Tuesday April 11, in relation to the comment by Agric Minister Bryan Acheampong that the NPP would not hand over...
Mahama said ‘do or die’, Asiedu Nketia said they’ll sacrifice lives, Sammy Gyamfi threatened Military – Tonto
A member of the communications team of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Kofi Tonto has said Agric Minister Bryan Acheampong made a conditional statement that if the National Democratic Congress (NDC) decides to unleash violence they would be met squarely by the NPP. He indicated that leading members of the NDC including former President John Dramani Mahama, National Chair Johnson Asiedu Nketia and National Communications Officer Sammy Gyamfi have all made comments suggesting that they intend to cause violence in the elections. He recounted the comment made by Mr Mahama to the effect that the NDC comes from a revolutionary background and when it comes...
Mohammed Salisu missing games due to ‘doubts over commitment to Southampton’ – Reports
Black Stars defender, Mohammed Salisu continues to miss out on Premier League club, Southampton’s games recently due to “doubts over his commitment” to the club. This is according to The Athletic, with the report coming on the back of Salisu’s absence in Southampton’s 1-4 loss to Manchester City this weekend in the English Premier League. Salisu’s contract with the relegation-bound Southampton runs out in June 2024 but his fine play has attracted interest from the likes of Newcastle United. The Former Real Valladolid player recovered from injury to play in Southampton’s 0-2 loss to Brentford as fellow defender Armel Bella-Kotchap was forced...
Bryan Acheampong’s indiscipline has reached legendary levels – Nyaho-Tamakloe
A founding member of the New Patriotic Party, Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe has slammed the Member of Parliament for Abetifi and Minister for Food and Agriculture, Bryan Acheampong for claiming that the ruling party will hold on to power at all cost. Mr Acheampong addressing party supporters at Mpraeso on Saturday said the ruling New Patriotic Party will never hand over power to the opposition NDC in 2025. “NDC party will collapse. If the NDC dares to use threats, violence and foolishness in the 2024 election, we will let them know we have the men. We will show them that we...
Mahama threatened and preached violence, Bryan Acheampong replied him – Miracles Aboagye
A Presidential Staffer, Mr Dennis Mircales Aboagye has said that the Minister of Food and Agriculture Bryan Acheampong replied to former President John Dramani Mahama who he said threatened and preached violence. In the view of the Mricales Aboagye, persons criticizing Bryan Acheampong hate people who stand up for themselves. In a tweet, he said “Your candidate threatens and preaches violence and touts your revolutionary roots.@BryanAcheampong replies and says IF you try violence, you won’t have your way and you are screaming. What were u thinking? Political Bullies, They hate people who stand up for themselves.” His comments come after the NDC criticised Bryan Acheampong for saying that...
C/R: 2020 NDC Parliamentary Candidate disqualified after vetting
The 2020 Parliamentary Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for the Agona West Constituency in the Central Region has been disqualified from next month’s primaries. Paul Ofori-Amoah was disqualified by the Vetting Committee, chaired by National Organiser Joseph Yammin, after several petitions were brought against him. Though it is unclear what the petitions are about, 3news.com can confirm that they have to do with an assassination plot against the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament, Cynthia Mamle Morrison, in the heat of the 2020 elections. Though the matter has since been under investigations, documents from the armed men arrested from their hotel...
My dream is to be like Asamoah Gyan- Antoine Semenyo
Black Stars forward Antoine Semenyo has revealed that his style of play is very much inspired by former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan. The Bournemouth winger was Ghana’s hero in the recent 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers as he climbed off the bench to score the only goal at the Baba Yara Stadium against Angola in Chris Hughton’s first game in charge of the national team. Prior to the Semenyo’s goal at the Baba Yara, Ghana’s last goal against the Palancas Negras was scored by Asamoah Gyan in 2010 during the quarterfinals of the AFCON which was hosted by Angola....