Richard Ahiagbah, Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), is questioning why the National Democratic Congress (NDC) hasn’t taken legal action to compel the Electoral Commission to conduct a forensic audit of the voter register. Ahiagbah pointed out that in 2016, the NPP, then the opposition party, successfully used the courts to force the Commission to clean up the register, resulting in significant electoral reforms. In a recent social media post, Ahiagbah asked, “Why isn’t the NDC seeking legal recourse to push for their demands, especially if it’s about enhancing the integrity of our electoral system?” He emphasized...
Cement Prices Won’t Be Controlled, Minister Clarifies
Minister for Trade and Industry, K.T. Hammond, has reassured the public that the government does not plan to impose price controls on cement in the near future. This clarification comes after the recent implementation of a Legislative Instrument (LI) on cement pricing, which sparked concerns about potential price caps. According to Mr. Hammond, the new regulations are designed to promote fair and transparent pricing of cement throughout Ghana, rather than controlling prices directly. “I am clear beyond argument that there is a certain amount of unfairness in the pricing of cement in the country and I am prepared to make...
Alliance for Ghana Party Proposes Two-Year Mining Freeze
Presidential hopeful Dr. John Kpikpi of the Progressive Alliance for Ghana (PAG) has pledged to impose a two-year moratorium on small-scale mining to curb the illicit practice of galamsey and reform the mining sector. This vow comes in response to Ghana Water Limited’s (GWL) recent announcement of reduced water supply to Cape Coast and surrounding areas, citing galamsey as a significant threat to water security. Dr. Kpikpi, speaking at an acclamation ceremony in Accra, blamed the problem on the government’s leasing of Ghana’s mineral resources to foreign companies, which he believes has exacerbated the issue. By halting small-scale mining temporarily,...
Ghana’s AFCON Qualification Hopes Unshaken – Otto Addo
Despite a surprising 1-0 loss to Angola at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium, Ghana’s Black Stars coach Otto Addo remains confident that the team’s qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is still within their control. Speaking at a press conference after the match, Addo emphasized that Ghana’s chances of advancing to the tournament in Morocco next year remain in their hands. The loss marked the end of Ghana’s 24-year unbeaten streak at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi. Currently, Ghana ranks third in Group F with zero points, behind Angola and Sudan, who have both secured 1-0...
Experts Call for Reforms in Ghana’s Educational System at the 10th BPI Lecture
Experts and stakeholders at the 10th Baraka Policy Institute (BPA) public lecture held in Accra have emphasized the need for some critical reforms to improve in the country educational system. This year’s lecture brought together stakeholders to reflect on the state of education in Ghana, diagnose challenges, and chart a way forward, with speakers calling for increased investment, modernization of teaching methods, and recalibration of curricula to align with national development goals. Honorable Clement Apaak, Member of Parliament for Builsa South, in his submission as a panelist, stated that even though governments over the years have done some work in...
Minority justifies decision to boycott deliberation on lithium agreement
Members of the Minority caucus on the Mines and Energy Committee of Parliament have defended their decision to boycott a stakeholder meeting on the pending Lithium Mining Agreement. The Lands and Natural Resources Minister, Samuel Abu Jinapor in July 2024, presented the agreement which is between the Government of Ghana and Barari DV and was subsequently referred to the Lands and Natural Resources Committee for consideration. Ranking Member of the Committee, Alhassan Suhuyini, explained that the decision of the Minority members not to attend the meeting was due to the emergency sitting of Parliament at the Accra International Conference Center,...
NDC Wants Live Broadcast of EC Meeting to Address Voter Register Discrepancies
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) is requesting a live broadcast of its upcoming meeting with the Electoral Commission (EC) to discuss concerns and discrepancies found in the Provisional Voters Register (PVR) for the December 7 general elections. In a letter, NDC General Secretary Fifi Fiavi Kwetey emphasized that a live broadcast would ensure transparency in the discussion. This follows an earlier letter on August 27, seeking a meeting to address “serious discrepancies” discovered during the voter exhibition exercise, including inconsistencies between the PVR and exhibited registers. The NDC and other groups have raised concerns about these discrepancies, which were identified...
Galamsey: I believe Akufo-Addo and his government have let the nation down – Kojo Yankah
Founder of the Pan African Heritage Museum, Kojo Yankah has wondered what President Akufo Addo and his government can do between now and the elections on December 7 to tackle the illicit small-scale mining practices (Galamsey). Yankah believes that the President and his government have let the nation down, with respect to protecting the nation’s environment and natural resources. He said this after asking questions relating to galamsey in Ghana and the government’s approach to nipping the situation in the bud. He asked what prevented the inter-ministerial committee that was set up to tackle galamsey and the security agencies from...
Miracles Aboagye: NDC is a Key Enabler of Illegal Mining
Dennis Miracles Aboagye, director of communications for Bawumia Campaign, has accused the National Democratic Congress (NDC) of enabling the illegal mining practice known as galamsey. He claims that while the government is trying to combat galamsey, NDC officials are campaigning against the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) using galamsey as a political tool. Aboagye alleges that NDC officials visit galamsey sites, encouraging miners to continue their activities and promising to protect them if they come to power. He argues that this makes it difficult for the government to effectively address the issue. Aboagye’s comments come amid a blame game between...
Omane Boamah warns against ‘criminal mistakes’ in voter register handling
Dr. Omane Boamah, the Director of Elections for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has responded to the Electoral Commission’s (EC) assertion that it will not inflate the voter’s register. On Monday, September 2, the EC strongly denied allegations that it had added names to the voter register to benefit a particular political party in the upcoming 2024 elections. Dr Bossman Asare, the EC’s Deputy Chairman in charge of Corporate Services, emphasised that the commission has no intention of inflating the register to favour any political party. In a Facebook post, Dr Omane Boamah questioned Ghana’s electoral integrity in light of...