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Former Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Samuel Koku Anyidoho Former Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Samuel Koku Anyidoho, has called for a discussion on making the salaries and emoluments of state officials public. According to him, these individuals are paid with taxpayers’ money, and it is of interest to the ordinary taxpayer to know how much is given to them for their service to the country.In a series of tweets on X, formerly known as Twitter, he also called for a probe into parliamentary expenditure.“We use taxpayers’ money to pay our President…

Efforts by organisers of Diaspora Property Expo 2025 (DPE2025) to attract investment to Ghana, particularly in the real estate sector, have been commended by Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang. The DPE2025 is scheduled to take place from 21st to 23rd March in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to connect Ghanaian real estate developers with diaspora investors from the USA and Canada. A meeting was held at the Vice President’s office in Cantonments, Accra, with a team representing the DPE2025 organisers, during which the importance of promoting the expo to encourage direct investments that could spur economic growth and infrastructure development in Ghana was…

A 23-year-old abandoned Maternity Block at the Tafo Government Hospital in the Ashanti Region is taking a heavy toll on maternal healthcare in the area.The project, initiated in 2002 by then-Member of Parliament Hon. Dr. Akoto Osei during President John Agyekum Kufuor’s regime, has been left to deteriorate, with the building wearing and tearing over time.Initially intended to reduce child mortality for improved maternal healthcare, the project has now become a white elephant.According to hospital administrators, the facility’s Maternity Block currently has only two beds, severely impeding healthcare delivery.Mr. Daniel Adu Amankwaa, the hospital’s Administrator, revealed that completing the project…

Castel group has agreed to acquire Diageo’s 80.4% stake in Guinness Ghana Breweries PLC at a price of GH¢5.15 per share. The parties signed a share purchase agreement on January 28, 2025. The acquisition of Diageo’s stake is conditioned upon obtaining the approval of the ECOWAS Regional Competition Authority (ERCA). In a circular from the Ghana Stock Exchange, Castel group said it will comply with the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Code on Takeovers and Mergers, 2008 (Code) and intends to take the necessary steps under said Code. To the extent applicable under the Code, a mandatory takeover…

Minister of State for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has dismissed claims that the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) was deliberately excluded from the National Economic Dialogue, a forum organized by President John Dramani Mahama’s administration to address Ghana’s economic challenges.His clarification follows concerns over the absence of NPP representatives at the high-profile event.According to Kwakye Ofosu, the dialogue was an inclusive platform designed to foster collaboration among all stakeholders, and nothing prevented the NPP or any other political party from attending, even if they were not formally invited.“I will have to check with the organisers to be certain, but…

Stephen Amoah, popularly known as Sticka, the Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso Stephen Amoah, popularly known as Sticka, the Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso in the Ashanti Region, has warned the party to reveal the real truth behind its loss in the 2024 elections in the region, or he will expose it himself.According to Sticka, the party’s executive caucus, in their recent report on the election loss, has filed a report to tarnish his image and that of his constituency, and he demands an apology.He asserted that the said report had accused him of having an alternative campaign team for…

Acting Managing Director of the Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC), Lawyer Sammy Gyamfi, has expressed strong confidence in Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, describing him as the best Finance Minister Ghana has ever had.Mr Gyamfi urged Ghanaians to prepare for an exceptional tenure under Dr Ato Forson’s leadership.Speaking in an interview with Asempa FM on Monday, 3rd March, he emphasised that the Finance Minister’s expertise and strategic vision would have a lasting impact on the country’s economic development.Praising Dr Ato Forson’s capabilities, Mr Gyamfi stated, “Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, he is a great guy.Ghana has gotten a proper Finance…

Executive Secretary of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC), Duncan Amoah, has commended the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Asiama, for suspending the Gold-for-Oil programme.His comments follow the Bank of Ghana’s announcement on the suspension of The Gold For Oil Programme due to financial losses and operational challenges on March 3, 2025.According to Duncan Amoah, the programme, which was designed to reduce Ghana’s reliance on foreign exchange for fuel imports and stabilize domestic fuel prices, was neither sustainable nor a viable solution to addressing fuel price fluctuations.In an interview on Eyewitness News on Citi FM, he stated…

Almost a decade after signing the Paris Agreement in 2015, Ghana’s progress toward fulfilling its climate pledges remains mixed. While the country has made notable efforts in drafting policies and initiating climate adaptation projects, critical gaps persist in implementation, transparency, and financial mobilization, raising concerns about the country’s ability to meet its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).Failure to Meet Emission Reduction Targets (Article 4)Under Article 4 of the Paris Agreement, Ghana committed to reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 15% unconditionally and up to 45% with international support by 2030. However, reports indicate that Ghana’s emissions from deforestation, industrial activities,…

A member of the Communications Team of the Movement for Change, Dr. Ramzi Inusah, has praised COP Iddi Seidu, former Commander of the Greater Accra Regional Police Command, for his dedication and efforts to combat the illicit sale of opioids in Ghana.According to Dr. Inusah, COP Iddi Seidu played a crucial role in tackling the growing menace of illegal drug sales, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to protecting the public health and safety of young Ghanaians.Speaking in an interview on Accra-based Kessben FM, Dr. Inusah, also an activist against the use of illicit drugs revealed that when he initially sought to…