The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has reassured Ghanaians of its neutral and limited role in the upcoming December 7 general elections, addressing concerns raised by some stakeholders about potential military deployment to polling stations. Clarifying the military’s position, GAF emphasised that soldiers will not be stationed at polling stations during the elections. Instead, their involvement will be strictly in support of the police and only when requested. Speaking during an engagement between the Election Security Taskforce and the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG), Brigadier General Kweku Dankwa Hagan, head of operations, training, and peacekeeping at the Armed Forces headquarters,...
Rigging an election is impossible in Ghana – EC
The Electoral Commission (EC) has refuted claims of collusion with any political party to manipulate the December 7 general elections. The National Democratic Congress (NDC) recently accused the EC of collaborating with the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to influence election outcomes in the Ashanti Region. Addressing these allegations at a security symposium held at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre, Dr. Serebuor Quaicoe, the EC’s Head of Training, dismissed the claims as baseless. He emphasized that the current electoral system is designed to prevent any form of rigging, ensuring the integrity and transparency of the process. “There is no...
BoG to announce new Monetary Policy rate on November 25
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has commenced its regular Monetary Policy Meetings, running from Wednesday, November 20, to Friday, November 22, 2024, to assess the state of the economy. The 121st meeting will focus on evaluating current inflation levels and overall economic conditions. In its previous meeting, the Bank of Ghana reduced the Monetary Policy Rate to 27%, marking the second rate cut since 2021, after a period of tight monetary policy aimed at controlling high inflation. The rate had been set at 29% for nine months following a reduction from 30% in January 2024. The recent rate cut aims...
Over 80 Educational projects to be inaugurated today
The government will on Thursday, November 21, 2024, inaugurate over 80 educational projects across all 16 regions of the country. The initiative seeks to enhance access to quality education by providing modern facilities tailored to meet the diverse needs of Ghanaian students. According to the Ministry of Education, President Akufo-Addo will lead the exercise which will be a nationwide event involving simultaneous ceremonies at district and regional levels. Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and Education Minister Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum will join the President in officiating the events, which will be broadcast live on major television networks and social media...
Impose visa bans on election disruptors – Kofi Akpaloo tells European Embassies
Kofi Akpaloo, the presidential candidate of the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), has called on European embassies to impose visa restrictions on individuals who disrupt the upcoming December 7 polls. According to him, this measure would discourage electoral misconduct by preventing perpetrators from travelling abroad. His appeal followed the recent decision by the United States to implement a visa restriction policy targeting individuals involved in undermining democratic processes. Announced on Monday, October 28, the policy operates under Section 212(a)(3)(C) of the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act focuses on specific individuals, not the general Ghanaian populace or government. Speaking to the...
Galamsey: Three charged in connection with Aisha Huang case
Three individuals linked to the Aisha Huang case have been charged with conspiracy to undertake mining operations without a license, violating Section 23(1) of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29) and Section 99(2)(a) of the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703), as amended by Act 995 of 2019. Specific Charges Li Wei Guo (First Accused): Charged with false representation in obtaining a work permit, contrary to Section 52(1)(e) of the Immigration Act, 2000 (Act 573). Shi Mei Zhi and Nana Kwame Opoku (alias Obolo): Charged with false representation in obtaining residence permits, also under Section 52(1)(e) of the...
Expired rice for students: Education Ministry vows consequences if…
The Ministry of Education (MoE) has described as “positive feedback”, revelations by North Tongu MP Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa that some 22,000 bags of expired rice were repackaged and supplied to Senior High Schools across the country. Spokesperson Kwasi Kwarteng told Joy FM that the Ministry has initiated an investigation into the allegations made on Wednesday, 13th November. Ablakwa claimed that the National Food Buffer Stock Company, in collaboration with a company named Lamens Investments Africa Limited, distributed the expired rice. According to Mr. Ablakwa, the Buffer Stock’s storage facility in Kumasi, Ashanti Region, was used to repackage the expired rice...
Vote for a political party that supports indigenous businesses – Dr Nduom
Dr Papa Kwesi Nduom, the Global Chairman of Group Nduom (GN), has urged Ghanaians to cast their votes in favour of political parties that champion the cause of investing in local enterprises to foster growth, expansion, and employment opportunities. He said fostering a more sustainable and self-sufficient economy, required an unwavering support for domestic businesses to enhance their competitiveness in both regional and global markets. He expressed these sentiments in an interview with the Ghana News Agency during the inauguration of a three-unit classroom block for Abayee, a rural community in the Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abrem Municipality of the Central Region. The new...
Indian billionaire acquires Pepsi bottling operations in Ghana for $15.1m
Varun Beverages, an Indian multinational led by billionaire Ravi Jaipuria, has agreed to acquire PepsiCo’s bottling operations in Ghana for $15.1 million. In a statement, the company said the deal forms part of a broader $169.6 million purchase covering operations in both Ghana and Tanzania and marks an expansion of Varun Beverages’ footprint in Africa. The acquisition of SBC Beverages Ghana Limited (SBCG), which was finalised subject to regulatory approvals, will see Varun Beverages take full control of Pepsi’s bottling and distribution network in Ghana. SBCG manufactures and sells the PepsiCo franchised brands: Pepsi, Pepsi Max, 7UP, 7UP FREE, Mirinda,...
Forex licence suspension won’t impact core services – CBG assures customers
Consolidated Bank Ghana (CBG) has assured customers that the suspension of its foreign exchange license will not disrupt its core banking operations. The bank confirmed that all branches and digital platforms remain fully operational, urging customers to remain calm. The Bank of Ghana (BoG) imposed a one-month suspension of CBG’s forex license, effective November 26, due to multiple violations of market regulations. In a statement, CBG assured customers it is working closely with the BoG to address the issues and aims to have the license restored by the end of the suspension period. “We want to reassure our valued customers...