Author: johnmahama

The North East Region has faced a turbulent start to the year, marked by protests, communal violence, and rising insecurity. The unrest began with demonstrations in the eastern part of the region, where residents of Chereponi, Yunyoo, and Bunkprugu constituencies protested against what they describe as the government’s lack of representation. Despite strongly supporting President Mahama and the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), residents say no local representatives, including their Members of Parliament (MPs), have been appointed to significant positions. Tensions escalated in the Bunkprugu-Nakpanduri district when protests turned violent. Party properties were destroyed in Nakpanduri as demonstrators demanded that…

The respected and sharp-witted Mighty Minority leader, Hon.Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, should stay focused and never be distracted by all the scheming and calculated attempts by the so-called supermajority in Parliament and the NDC.For a fact, the NDC and government of the day have deployed all manner of shenanigans upon realizing that they won’t get it easy with the learned Minority leader who doubled as the member of Parliament for the people of Effutu and the leader of the Minority Caucus.Since the beginning of the 9th Parliament, the Minority leader has firmly and courageously held the fort and continues to display…

Member of Parliament for Effutu and Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has raised concerns over the creation of unauthorized social media accounts in his name.According to the lawmaker, these fake accounts are being used to deceive unsuspecting individuals into making payments in exchange for favours.In a social media post on Friday, February 24, Mr. Afenyo-Markin cautioned the public to be vigilant, emphasizing that he would never solicit money from anyone before offering assistance.“It has come to my attention that certain individuals are creating fake social media accounts in my name with the intent to deceive and extort unsuspecting members…

Former presidential advisor on heath, Dr. Nsiah Asare Former Director General of the Ghana Health Service, Dr Anthony Nsiah Asare, has told the President of Ghana that he will not be allowed to throw dust into the eyes of Ghanaians.According to him, the president’s claim that only one of the Agenda 111 hospitals was completed by the previous government is false.He emphasized the need for the president to ensure he gets his facts right before divulging any information to the people of Ghana.Dr Nsiah Asare indicated that before the previous government left office, three of the Agenda 111 hospitals were…

The Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, has revealed that a total of 22 individuals were injured during the recent clash between students of Sokode Senior High Technical School and members of the Sokode community in the Ho Municipality. Speaking on JoyNews’ AM Show on Monday, 24 February, a day after the incident escalated on the school premises, the minister confirmed that “about 22 persons were injured as a result of this incident, and all have been treated at various hospitals and discharged. This includes 19 students, eight girls, and eleven boys, as well as two residents from the community and…

The statement, “The more you appear, the less your value, and the less you appear, the more your value,” captures a deep insight into human behavior, perception, and the interplay between scarcity and presence. It delves into psychological, social, and economic principles that shape how individuals and their contributions are viewed. The Scarcity Principle At its heart, this statement reflects the scarcity principle, an economic concept suggesting that the rarer something is, the more valuable it becomes. This idea extends beyond physical goods to intangible aspects like time, attention, and presence. When someone is always visible or accessible, their presence…

Deputy Finance Minister-designate, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, given the dwindling external aid from major donors to Ghana, said; “It’s about time we plan our lives without aid”. He referred to the recent cancellation of funding support from the United States of America through USAID, which would create a funding gap of $156 million for Ghana this year. Answering questions during his vetting before the Appointments Committee of Parliament on Monday, Mr Ampem said he would support the substantive sector minister to leverage digital technology systems to rake in revenue for the state. The nominee pledged to leverage the Ghana Integrated Financial…

Sampson Ahi, Deputy Minister Designate for Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry, has announced plans to work through the government to revive the Pwalugu Tomato Factory as part of efforts to strengthen Ghana’s agribusiness sector.Speaking during his vetting by Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Monday February 24, Ahi emphasised the importance of collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture to ensure the success of the initiative.According to him, reviving the factory alone without the raw input, which is tomato, will not achieve the objective of industralisation.He therefore highlighted the need to support local tomato farmers through educational farming programs to increase production.“The agribusiness means…

Minister of Lands and Natural Resources and members of the Ashanti REGSEC visited galamsey sites The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has made it clear that no amount of political or financial influence will interfere with the government’s fight against illegal mining.Speaking to the media on Monday, February 24, during a visit to the Offin-Shelterbelt Forest Reserve in the Nkawie Forest District, Ashanti Region, the minister revealed that he has already started receiving calls from powerful individuals attempting to secure the release of arrested Chinese nationals involved in illegal mining.However, he firmly rejected these attempts, stressing…

The ANAQ Foundation, in partnership with Super Ladies, served meals to over 1,000 street children in Kumasi on Valentine’s Day. This initiative aimed to offer care and support to vulnerable children, particularly on a day traditionally dedicated to love and kindness. The organisations distributed food at key locations, including the Amakom and Aful-Nkwanta traffic light areas, assisting both children and their mothers in need. Ama Nyarko Attafuah-Quainoo, President of the ANAQ Foundation, highlighted the importance of providing meals to children who are often forced to beg on the streets due to hunger. She explained that, instead of spending their limited…