Mr Kojo Bonsu has said he will campaign on the legacies of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) if he is elected by the party as the flagbearer for the 2024 general elections. When asked whether he will be falling on the legacies of John Mahama in campaigning or any other person in the NDC in the event he is elected as flagbearer, the former Mayor of Kumasi told Johnnie Hughes on the New Day show on TV3 Thursday November 17 that “NDC.” He stressed “I am going to campaign on NDC’s legacies.” Mr Bonsu further said he has the skills and the...
Chiefs of Oyarifa release land to LaNMMA for the construction of CHPS compound
Work is to begin on the construction of a CHPS Compound at Oyarifa Village in the La Nkwantanang-Madina Municipality in Accra, the La Nkwantanang-Madina Municipal Chiefs Executive (MCE), Hon. Jennifer Dede Adjabeng has said. The project which is the initiative of the Assembly comes after the chiefs and people of Oyarifa in the municipality released a 1 acre land to the Assembly to facilitate the project. The project is one several health infrastructure initiatives by the Assembly to ensure access to quality healthcare services and with the National Health Insurance Scheme, boost the provision of healthcare infrastructure and financial accessibility...
No scheme, no evil strategies, no diabolism will work against you – Annoh-Dompreh to Bawumia
Member of Parliament for Nsawam-Adoagryri, Frank Annoh-Dompreh has said the Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia will make history in Ghana’s politics. He said no diabolic agenda will work against the Vice President. “No schemes, nor evil strategies, nor diabolism, nor hate deductions could set us apart.. We are set to make history, so shall it be…” he tweeted after Dr Bawumia served notice that he won’t allow people to use his name for corrupt activities because his integrity is his most cherished asset in life. Dr. Bawumia reacted swiftly on his Facebook page on Monday, November 14 following investigations by journalist Anas Aremeyaw...
It takes more than one man to be be corrupt – IEA Boss on Adu Boahen’s sacking
Corruption is deep and pervasive in Ghana’s political space, the Director of Research at the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) Dr John Kwakye has said. Reacting to the sacking of the Minister of State at the Finance Ministry, Charles Adu Boahen, Dr Kwakye said in a tweet that one man cannot be corrupt alone. “It takes more than one man to be be corrupt. The other corrupt people should be fished out as well. May be the Special Prosecutor’s investigation will do that. Sadly, corruption is deep and pervasive in our political space,” he said. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo announced in...
I don’t have a car so I don’t buy fuel – K.T. Hammond
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Adansi Asokwa, K.T Hammond says he does not feel the impact of the skyrocketing fuel prices because he does not own a car. The Adansi Asokwa MP made the revelation on Tuesday, November 15, during the sitting of the committee hearing the censure motion against the embattled Finance Minister, Mr Ken Ofori-Atta. During the proceedings, the Minority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu suggested to K.T. Hammond that since he also buys fuel, he must be feeling the impact of the “mismanagement” he and his caucus are talking about. However, the controversial legislator retorted that “I don’t...
Ofori-Atta still at post to cover up Akufo-Addo’s rot – Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe suspects
Statesman and politician, Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, has wondered about President Akufo-Addo’s hesitation to terminate the appointment of the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta. For the New Patriotic Party (NPP) stalwart, this means the President needs his cousin at post to perform some duties that are not in the interest of the country. Speaking in an interview on JoyNews’ AM Show, Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe said the Finance Minister should have resigned the very day Ghana decided to seek support from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). In his view, Mr Ofori-Atta had pledged not to take the country to the Fund because “We are a...
Gabby denies Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu’s claims on Finance Minister job, others
Gabby Otchere-Darko, a leading member of the New Patriotic Party, has disputed claims by the Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, that he said the Majority Leader was behind moves to get the Finance Minister removed. Responding to reports that the Majority Leader also accused him of trying to undermine his attempt to be the Suame MP, Mr. Otchere-Darko said on Facebook: “I have since sent him a message on this denying same.” Reports indicated that Mr. Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu said Mr. Otchere-Darko had called him the ringleader behind the NPP MPs calling for the resignation of the Finance Minister. Mr. Otchere-Darko is alleged to...
Police investigate shooting incident at Kenyasi
The Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a shooting incident at Kenyasi in the Ahafo Region on 15th November, 2022. The shooting incident, according to the Police, resulted in the death of one person and injury to four others. Following the incident, some members of the community went on rampage in the town causing destruction to two vehicles. Police have intensified law, order and security operations in the area and calm has since been restored. Investigation continues and anybody found culpable will be taken through the due process of the law. Source ; 3news.com
Gambia’s cough syrup investigation ‘delayed’ by families
An ongoing investigation into the deaths of more than 70 children in The Gambia linked to cough syrups made in India, has been delayed by parents of the victims not cooperating with investigators, a senior medical officer has said. In October, the World Heath Organization (WHO) issued a global alert over four brands of cough syrups, saying they could be linked to acute kidney damage, following reports from The Gambia of children diagnosed with serious kidney problems. Investigators in The Gambia now say some parents could not recall the quantity of doses they gave to their children, and places they...
Ofori-Atta and John Kumah must also go – Mornah
The Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta and his Deputy John Kumah must also leave office immediately, a member of the Peoples National Convention (PNC) Bernard Mornah has said. In his view, Mr Ofori-Atta is not the answer to the economic challenges facing Ghanaians. “Investors don’t have confidence in the economy because of Ofori-Atta,” he said on the Big Issue on TV3 with Berla Mundi on Tuesday November 15. He added ” John Kumah said they will not go to the IMF but today we are at the IMF.” He was contributing to a discussion on the sacking of the Minister of State at...