The Russian Embassy in Ghana has taken on US Vice President Kamala Harris over her claims about the impact of the Russian-Ukraine crisis on African countries. The Embassy explained that her claim that the war has led to the inability of nations across the globe to access certain foods, particularly grain, is not accurate. Fact-checking the US VP’s statement on its Twitter page on Wednesday, March 29, the Russian Embassy said European officials have acknowledged that about 53 million tonnes of grain and other food products have been supplied by Ukraine. It stressed that the only reason for the apparent food insecurity...
ECG to release timetable as Ghana Gas shuts down for 14 days
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is said to be preparing to release a schedule to guide consumers as gas supply to some power plants is going to be affected for the next 14 days due to a shutdown of the Atuabo Gas Processing Plant in the Western Region. The routine shutdown, which began on Saturday, March 25, is expected to ensure “the reliability of the gas processing plant and transmission infrastructure”. “The shutdown will affect gas supply to some power plants and will ultimately result in interruption of power supply to some consumers,” a statement from the Ministry of Energy on...
Mahama announces award scheme for NDC branches in 2024
Former President John Dramani Mahama has announced an award scheme designed to reward branches and constituencies of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) that work to increase their votes in the 2024 general elections. “We are going to institute a reward system for constituencies and branches,” Mr Mahama said on Wednesday, March 29 while on a three-day campaign tour in the Central Region. “We’ll give every constituency a target and if you meet the target and exceed it, the branch and constituency will be rewarded.” Mr Mahama stressed that his 2024 campaign will be anchored by the branches with the award scheme intended to...
Asamoah Gyan tips Black Meteors No.3 Ernest Nuamah for big things
Former Black Stars captain, Asamoah Gyan, has expressed his admiration for the impressive performance of Ernest Numah during the U-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Algeria. Gyan, who watched the game, was particularly impressed with Numah’s display on the flanks, and has tipped the youngster for big things in the future. Numah, who wore Gyan’s favourite jersey number 3, was the star of the match, thrilling the fans at the Baba Yara Stadium with his skills and dribbles. He provided the assist for the only goal of the game, which was scored by Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, helping Ghana to...
There’s a national interest above NPP, NDC – Muntaka decries partisanship in Parliament
Former Minority Chief Whip, Munkata Mubarak has said national interest should always be above party partisan interest. Until that is done, he said, the development of Ghana and Parliament will be difficult. Euologising the late former Member of Parliament for Old Tafo Dr Anthony Akoto Osei in Parliament on Wednesday, March 29, the Asawase Lawmaker said “we are taking soo much-entrenched positions, both sides, those in government taking soo much-entrenched positions, those in the opposition taking extreme entrenched position. “I can bet you, this is not helpful to our country, it is not helpful to the development of Parliament. The...
Parliament decriminalises attempted suicide
Parliament has amended sections of the Criminal Offenses Act of 1960, which criminalised attempted suicide. Following the amendment which took place on Tuesday, any person who attempts to take his own life will be considered a mental health issue requiring assistance by law. Ghanaian health experts have been pushing for the law to be changed, saying attempted suicide is a medical condition that needs health support rather than imprisonment.But some legislators had kicked against the move to decriminalise attempted suicide. The former Minority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu, in 2019 described the attempt to take one’s life as an unacceptable behaviour that...
Fuel prices to fall between 2% and 9% from April 1
Fuel prices will fall between 2% and 9% for the third consecutive time from April 1, 2023 with Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) expected to witness its biggest decline in recent times. According to the Institute for Energy Security, LPG will go down by about 9%, whilst petrol and diesel will witness between 2% and 5% drop. The institute is attributing the drop to the stability of the cedi to the dollar and the easing of prices of finished products on the world market. “Fuel consumers must expect another round of fuel price drops in the coming days. The imminent price...
LGBTQ+: You’re the last person to lecture us on human rights – Sam George fires US Vice President
The Ningo Prampram MP Samuel Nartey George has criticised US Vice President Kamala Harris for her comments on Ghana’s position on LGBTQ+ issues. According to him, the US Vice President should be the last person to lecture Ghanaians on morality and issues of human rights. The vociferous former presidential staffer said if Ghanaians needed such lessons, they would not go to a brothel for it. Speaking in an interview with Accra-based Citi FM on Tuesday, March 28, he urged the U.S. Vice President to ensure human rights are protected in her country. “Kamala Harris is the last place or person...
Approval of Ministers: 2nd Dep Speaker condemns NDC MPs who took pictures of how they voted
Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament Andrew Asiamah Amoako has criticized some of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Members of Parliament (MPs) who allegedly took pictures of how they voted in the approval of the Ministers to explain to their party the line of voting. He said the action was wrong. Speaking on the floor of Parliament on Tuesday, March 28, the MP for Fomena said “I am not saying this to spite anybody but bringing this to the attention of all of us so that we may refrain from this act. If we are voting yes, let the yes be in our...
LGBTQI: Akufo-Addo was being diplomatic – Bishop Mensah
A member of the National Executive Council (NEC) of Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC), Bishop Samuel Mensah has said although President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo who is Christian was expected to have expressed his disapproval of same-sex marriage on the basis of his religious beliefs, the President was a bit diplomatic in his response to a question on homosexuality during the meeting with the US Vice President Kamala Harris. Bishop Mensah indicated that it was expected that the issue of homosexuality would come up for discussion during the meeting with Madam Kamal Harris. Speaking on the Ghana Tonight Show on TV3 Tuesday, March 28,...