Samson Lardy Anyenini, counsel for Dr. Mahama Tia Kabiru, has expressed confidence that his client will participate in the re-run of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Walewale primary, following the High Court’s nullification of the initial results. Despite being initially declared the winner, Dr. Kabiru faced legal challenges that led to the court’s decision, necessitating new nominations and a fresh election on September 8. In an interview with Selorm Adonoo on Eyewitness News on Citi FM, monitored by Baina Tv, Anyenini stated that Dr. Kabiru remains committed to the process, saying, “I don’t think he is going to give up.”...
Effective Measures in Place to Tackle Financial Crime, Attorney-General
Ghana’s Minister of Justice and Attorney-General, Godfred Dame, addressed the 41st Cambridge Economic Crime Conference on September 2, highlighting the country’s robust measures to combat financial and economic crime. He emphasized that the primary motivation behind these crimes is the pursuit of illicit wealth and unfair advantages. To tackle this, Dame stressed the importance of effectively tracing and recovering the assets of suspects, thereby eliminating the incentive for such crimes. He stated, “Asset tracing is the ultimate goal in combating economic and financial crime.” Dame also noted that allowing perpetrators to retain the proceeds of their crimes is not only...
Parliament Pledges Peaceful Elections: Speaker Bagbin Assures Journalists
As part of activities leading up to a seminal lecture celebrating 30 years of Parliament and Ghana’s democracy, Speaker Alban Bagbin met with the Northern Region Chapter of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) in Tamale. The engagement focused on Parliament’s role in ensuring peaceful elections and addressing legislative challenges. Bagbin assured journalists of Parliament’s commitment to a peaceful electoral process, emphasizing that power lies with the people. He stated, “Those who make utterances that they won’t hand over power will have no choice but to do so because the Constitution says so, and the power is with the people.” Prof....
Music Industry Professionals Reject Gov’t Plan for Recording Studio – Mark Okraku Mantey
Deputy Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mark Okraku Mantey, has revealed that the government’s plan to establish a recording studio for artists was met with resistance from some members of the music industry. Despite the government’s 2020 manifesto promise to build an ultra-modern recording studio with reduced fees for musicians, the project has yet to materialize four years later. At the 3Entertainment Creative Arts forum on August 30, Okraku Mantey explained that the industry’s opposition to the initiative hindered its progress. “The industry fought against it, and it was a vocal opposition. While some supported the idea, the majority...
Finance Minister instructs Controller & Accountant-General to effect payment of GHC700m first tranche in asset mgt bailout
The Ministry of Finance, led by Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, has initiated the release of GH¢700 million, the first tranche of an additional GH¢1.5 billion, to support the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in bailing out remaining Asset Management Companies (AMCs), including Blackshield Fund Management Ltd. This move aims to alleviate the financial burden on affected individuals. During a press conference in Accra on August 29, Dr. Amin Adam announced that the funds had been processed and instructed the Controller and Accountant-General to release the first tranche. The total amount of GH¢1.5 billion will be disbursed in three tranches. This...
NPP’s Achievements Will Win Us Election – Akufo-Addo
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has expressed pride in his administration’s achievements over the past eight years, stating that the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) election strategy is built on its record of governance. Addressing the 13th Biennial/51st Annual Conference of the Methodist Church of Ghana in Kumasi, Akufo-Addo highlighted his government’s accomplishments in the economy, education, healthcare, infrastructure, and digitization. He praised Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia for presenting a compelling vision for Ghana’s future and challenged the opposition leader to debate Bawumia, implying that they are afraid to do so. Akufo-Addo reaffirmed his commitment to a peaceful transfer of...
NDC Slams Atta Akyea Over Mahama Insult, Demands Apology
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has condemned Samuel Atta Akyea, Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South, for his derogatory comments about their flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama. Atta Akyea had called Mahama a “drunkard” and “alcoholic” during a rally on August 27, 2024. In response, NDC General Secretary Fifi Fiavi Kwetey issued a statement on August 29, described Atta Akyea’s remarks as “reckless” and “unfounded.” The NDC argued that such comments degrade the standards of political discourse and reveal the desperation of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) ahead of the elections. “For the record, H.E. John Dramani Mahama is not a...
GH¢10 Billion Invested in Road Infrastructure Since January – Finance Minister
Minister for Finance and Economic planning , Dr. Amin Mohammed Adam has asserted that the government as so far spent GH₵10 billion on road infrastructure from January, 2024 to June, 2024. At a press briefing on Thursday, August 29, Dr. Amin Mohammed disclosed that all road infrastructures commissioned this year, 2024 was full funded from the national budget. ” This week, the president cut sod for the Accra – Tema Motorway redevelopment project, and two das ago, I also visited the Kasoa Winneba project site with the Minister for Roads and Highways. The Adenta – Dodowa road is progressing, all...
Accept or Step Aside: Shatta Wale Challenges Stonebwoy to Dancehall Showdown
Backstage rivalries are heating up between Ghanaian dancehall artists Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr, known in showbiz as Shatta Wale, and Livingstone Etse Satekla also known as Stonebwoy. Shatta , in a post on X issue a bold challenge, calling out his rival to a musical face-off to settle the question of who is the real “Dancehall King” of Ghana. If Stonebwoy accepts, it’ll be a huge event, but if he declines, Shatta Wale says he should stop calling himself a dancehall artist. Fans are eagerly waiting for Stonebwoy’s response, and the music industry is buzzing with anticipation. Who will...
Dumelo Criticized for Accusing NPP’s Lydia Alhassan of Husband’s Death.
Social media users have criticized John Dumelo, the NDC parliamentary candidate for Ayawaso West-Wuogon, for his remarks about Lydia Seyram Alhassan, the NPP MP for the same constituency, during a TV3 community manifesto event on August 28,2024. When NPP supporters chanted “V8” – a reference to a 2017 scandal involving Dumelo and a state-owned vehicle – Dumelo responded by accusing Alhassan of being responsible for her husband’s death to gain her seat. “I want to say something, I can see their supporters mentioning V8, V8, V8. If that is the case, it is also fair to say that maybe Lydia...