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Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu The Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has debunked claims that President John Dramani Mahama has appointed more than 60 presidential staffers at the Presidency.Speaking on the floor of Parliament on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, he reaffirmed the president’s commitment of managing resources prudently.He clarified that only 30 presidential staffers are working at the Presidency as against the 337 political appointees of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.“Mr. Speaker if you come to the Presidential staff, if you take out the civil servants who…

Derrick Nana Asare, former Communications Officer of TEIN ATU (Tertiary Educational Institutions Network at Accra Technical University), has expressed confidence that President John Dramani Mahama and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) will rescue Ghana from its current economic challenges.In an interview with an online media outlet, Nana Asare attributed the country’s economic difficulties to poor governance and mismanagement under the Akufo-Addo/Bawumia-led NPP administration.He assured Ghanaians that Mahama and the NDC possess the expertise and policies needed to restore financial stability and improve livelihoods.“Ghanaians are struggling due to the economic mismanagement of the NPP government, but President John Mahama and the…

One person has been confirmed injured after scores of Savannah College of Education students clashed with the police this afternoon while demanding a refund of their fees. Yesterday, the students locked up lecture halls and boycotted all academic activities, vowing to confront any lecturer who attempted to enter the school. The aggrieved students accused the college management of deception, claiming they were misled into believing that the institution had been absorbed into the public sector. They argued that the college was listed on the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission’s (GTEC) website as a public institution, only to be informed otherwise after…

This article does not intend to upbraid all and sundry for Ghana’s slackened development, but it rather grubs into the admissible body of evidence on Ghana’s under development in the hands of the successive administrations.That being said, it would appear perverse and somewhat ignoble on my part to scold for instance, the real patriots, whose blood and toil won for us the desired independence in 1957.Indubitably, the real patriots deserve every commendation for taking it upon themselves to elbow their way through for the ultimate freedom. As a matter of fact, their decision to fight for freedom was a step…

Adansi Travels, one of Ghana’s leading travel brands, is proud to announce the launch of its first Adansi Premium Branch at Nester Square, setting a new benchmark in travel convenience and personalized service. This milestone marks the beginning of a strategic expansion aimed at redefining how individuals, families, and corporate clients engage with travel services. Designed to offer a seamless, high-end experience, the Adansi Premium Branch provides a suite of services that go beyond traditional ticketing—bringing comprehensive travel solutions right to the heart of Accra’s business and airline hub.  “Our goal with Adansi Premium Branch is to enhance the way…

Mr Mahama Abdulai, the Project Manager for the Ofankor-Nsawam road project, has attributed the lack of progress on the corridor to the outstanding compensations yet to be paid to affected persons. He also identified the difficulty in relocating utility lines as well as ongoing litigations as major factors affecting work on the stretch.Construction work on the 33.4km road commenced in 2022 and was expected to be completed in July 2024.However, work slowed down in November 2024.Briefing Mr Kwame Governs Agbodza, the Minister of Roads and Highways, during an inspection tour on Thursday, Mr Mahama said the unpaid compensation to some…

Pupils being served a hot meal under the School Feeding Programme The Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection, effective immediately has canceled all Regional and Zonal Coordinators’ contracts under the Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP).No official explanation was made for the abrupt end.On March 4, 2025, Gender Minister Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey made the announcement and thanked the impacted coordinators for their service in a statement.“Please be informed that the contracts of all Regional and Zonal Coordinators of the Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP) are hereby terminated with immediate effect,” part of the statement read.The impacted caterers have…

Professor Agyeman Badu AkosaProfessor Agyeman Badu Akosa, a former Presidential aspirant of the CPP has called on Nkrumaists and members of the CPP to consider joining the National Democratic Congress (NDC), suggesting that it is currently the major political party that is closest to the Nkrumaist tradition.Speaking in an interview with Talking Africa, Prof. Akosa lamented about the lack of impact by Nkrumaists in Ghanaian politics.He stated, “This is where we are in national politics. I know that a lot of my contemporaries believe that we can come together. How long? I contested in 2007. 2007 to 2025 is 18…

The Kwahu Traditional Council has stressed that the outdooring of Daasebre Akumoah Boateng III, Omanhene of the Kwahu Traditional Area, will proceed as scheduled on Saturday, March 8, 2025. The Council entreated the public to disregard rumors of a court injunction withholding the outdooring ceremony, as there is nothing as such. The Akyeamehene of the Kwahu Traditional Area, Nana Asiedu Kwabeng IV clarified that the injunction against the outdooring as being speculated, and that against six Chiefs of Abene and Baffour Akoto Osei (now Daasebre Akuamoah Boateng III), had lapsed. “We once again emphasize to the general public that there…

David Baba Sempah, PhD.”A nation that cannot feed itself is not free.” — Kwame NkrumahGhana spends about US$2 billion each year on importing food, even though it has plenty of farmland, good weather, and a rich farming tradition. The nation relies heavily on buying rice, chicken, wheat, sugar, and other essential foods from abroad. This dependence drains foreign currency reserves and weakens local agriculture and the economy. Addressing this reliance on food imports is crucial for both economic stability and national security. To achieve self-sufficiency in food production, Ghana must focus on smart investments, policy reforms, technological advancements, and robust…