Dr Dominic Ayine, Co-chair of the 8-member ad hoc committee that was formed to handle the censure motion filed by the Minority for the removal of the Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, has said that the probe revealed that the Minister miseducated himself. Seconding the motion for the debate on the report of the committee in Parliament on Thursday December “misconducted himself.” On this basis, he called for a secret ballot on the motion. During proceedings in Parliament, the Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin, said the procedure he adopted to handle the censure motion was firmly rooted in law. Delivering his ruling...
Show ‘madness’ – TUC’s Joshua Ansah incites workers against leaders over Debt Exchange
The Deputy Secretary General of the Ghana Trades Union Congress (TUC) has charged a group of workers to rise up and fight for what rightfully belongs to them. Joshua Ansah said if the workers do not show some kind of “madness”, they will be taken for granted by the country’s political leaders. He made this rally while addressing members of the Ghana Mine Workers Union over the Debt Exchange Programme rolled out by the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, on Monday, December 5. “I want to inject the spirit of madness in all of you,” he pronounced, much to applause and shouts of...
I regret leaving my first husband; My second marriage showed me ‘pepper’ – Maame Dokono
Veteran Ghanaian actress Madam Grace Omaboe, known as Maame Dokono, shared her biggest regret with Delay. She mentions how she wishes she did not divorce her first husband. Citing that she was too immature to appreciate his kindness. An old video of the actress detailing her past marriages has resurfaced again, with many sharing it, hoping her message will reach the masses. “I have been married twice, but I suffered very much during the last one. I always say that if I knew how my second marriage would have turned out, I would have stayed with my first husband,” Maame Dokono told Delay. Maame...
You’re crazy – Rooney blasts Adongo over Maguire-Bawumia analogy
Former English Football star, Wayne Rooney has described the Member of Parliament (MP) for Bolgatanga Central, Isaac Adongo as crazy for describing Harry Maguire as an incompetent footballer. Isaac Adongo while making his point on Ghana’s ailing economy compared the Maguire who is an English and Manchester United Captain to the Vice President indicating that his competence in defence is the same being exhibited by Ghana’s Vice President. “He was seen as the best defender in the world. Manchester United went and bought him. He became the biggest threat at the centre of the Manchester United defence, tackling Manchester players...
Sultan of Brunei celeberated by a young Ghanaian on his birthday
The only young African Aburof M. Kushtain from Ghana who celebrated the birthday of His Royal Majesty, Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Muʿizzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan of Brunei. He celebrated him with a paint art work and a dedicated branded book of his through the “Hero Book Project” which is dedicated to celebrating great personalities who have humanity at heart. Brother Kushtain, a motivational speaker and anti-drug abuse campaigner, said that the Sultan needs to be celebrated for transforming Brunei and its people. He further said that most of the time, the media does not highlight the impact the Sultan is making on...
Funny Face grieves father’s death
Ghanaian comedian Benson Nana Yaw Oduro Boateng, popularly known as Funny Face, announced the passing of his father on his official Instagram page this morning. In a short message accompanying a photograph of himself and his father, Funny wrote: “I never got to say goodbye. This your death has hit me hard. You were gone before I knew it, and only GOD knows why.” Funny Face continued to lament his misfortunate, praying that his late father’s spirit keeps watching over his family. “Why did you leave SOO SOON? You have left us broken, DAD. Till we meet again. REST IN PEACE DADDY, continue to watch...
Bawumia named among 100 most influential Africans
Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has been named among the 100 most influential people on the African continent. The exclusive list of transformational African leaders was drawn by revered Pan African publication, the New African Magazine, which seeks to recognise, acknowledge and honour a rare breed of transformational African leaders, whose works are truly transforming lives and making telling impacts on their respective countries and the African continent. Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia was selected in the category of influential LEADERS, along with Presidents Paul Kagame of Rwanda, Macky Sall of Senegal and William Ruto of Kenya. Others are AfFB President Akinwumi...
Kalybos and I plan to have a baby if we are both single after 2 years – Ahuofe Patri
Ghanaian Actress, Ahoufe Patri, speaking on Onua FM’s Adwuma Adwuma, revealed an agreement with Ghanaian comedian Kalybos. She discloses that Kalybos and herself have agreed to go into a relationship after two years if they are both single. Ahoufe Patri and Kalybos broke into the limelight through the popular comedy series ‘Boys Kasa’ with Kalybos trying to win Ahoufe Patricia to be his lover. In an interview with Felicia Osei, Ahoufe Patri disclosed being romantically attracted to Kalyboss, whom she has agreed to date if they are both without lovers. She said: “We have come to an agreement that, after two years,...
However bitter the pill is accept Debt Exchange and move on – Joe Jackson
No matter how unpleasant or painful the Debt Exchange programme that was launched by the Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta is, Ghanaians must accept its existence and move on, a Financial Analyst, Mr Joe Jackson has said. Mr Jackson further asked the government to also play its part in resolving the economic challenges by cutting spending after introducing the prgramme. Sharing his views on this subject matter on Ghana Tonight on TV3 Tuesday December 6, Mr Joe Jackson stated that “At this moment, individuals who were wealthy enough to buy bonds in their own names are not being touched, Treasury Bills are not being touched....
Bank of Ghana upgrades one Ghana cedi coin
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has upgraded the GH¢1 coin with enhanced security features. The upgraded GH¢1 coin will be issued into circulation from Monday, December 12, 2022, a statement from the Bank of Ghana has said. The coin is similar to the existing GH¢1 coin in shape, form and images; the Coat of Arms in front and the Scale of Justice at the back. The upgraded GH¢1 coin has an outer gold and inner silver. The existing and the upgraded GH¢1 coins will co-circulate until the existing coin is gradually withdrawn. The Bank encourages the public to accept the...