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Assin Central Member of Parliament on the ticket of National Democratic Congress(NDC), Nurein Shaibu Migyimah Has accused New Patriotic Party (NPP) appointees of offloading properties they allegedly acquired through corrupt means during the tenure of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.Speaking on the Ghana Yensom morning show hosted by Otafrigya Kwesi Apea-Apreku on Accra 100.5 FM on Thursday, February 20, Mr Migymah claimed that many of these appointees are disposing of the properties to avoid potential legal action by the current government.He urged authorities to impose an embargo on these properties until thorough investigations can be conducted.According to Migymah, the…

The NPP Director of Communications has revealed that ex-President Nana Akufo-Addo has directed his former appointees to remain available for any accountability processes following the conclusion of his administration. Richard Ahiagbah speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Wednesday, February 18, stressed the NPP’s commitment to transparency and accountability. “We [the NPP] have no record of running away; we’ll be here,” he stated firmly. Mr Ahiagbah’s comments come amid calls for accountability from various quarters of the public as the country transitions into a new political administration. Read also: Ken Ofori-Atta no longer a wanted person – OSP Until recently,…

The government‘s consideration to return to the domestic bonds market this year has been vehemently opposed by a financial expert.Dr. Seyram Kawor, a senior finance lecturer at the University of Cape Coast Business School argues that it is too early for the government to return to the domestic capital market.Unsustainable debt levels which limited the government’s fiscal space in addition to other economic challenges such as soaring inflation, and depreciating currency among others forced the former administration to restructure its debt amid an IMF program.Although the exercise was painful, it was necessary to save the economy which was on the…

Never again should Ghanaians accommodate an insensitive, unconcerned, and intolerable system. The days where falsehood, media hijack, abuse of incumbency, populism, and alleged suppression of the judiciary are over, thank God. Eight years of economic mismanagement, systemic and organised plunder of state resources, state capture, waste, nepotism, unfair preferential treatment, cronyism, abuse of office, impunity, and human rights violations reversed the gains made under the previous government and imposed untold suffering on Ghanaians (NDC 2024 Manifesto, page xxi). When I sit down and reflect on the hardship Ghanaians suffered for many years stemming from the introduction of E-levy, Withholding tax…

Chief Saaka Abuba is the North East Council of State Member The North East Council of State Member, Chief Saaka Abuba, is urging the Minister of Interior to lift the recent curfew imposed on Walewale and its surrounding areas. The Ministry of Interior has the authority to impose curfews under certain circumstances, typically in consultation with local leaders and security agencies. On the back of this, Chief Abuba has argued that imposing a curfew in a peaceful area is unnecessary and that providing escorts for travelers on the N10 route would be a more effective way to protect lives.”If I…

Optimism expressed by businessmen and traders about the stability of the Cedi against the US Dollar in the early part of the New Year, has not been sustained, following the continuous depreciation of the local currency. The Cedi began the year somewhat on a stable note, but only six weeks into the year, it has suffered a concerning rate of depreciation. Bank of Ghana data shows that in the first six weeks of the year, the Cedi has recorded a fast depreciation against the U.S. dollar from GHȼ14.5/ dollar at the beginning of January to GHȼ15.55/dollar currently, with higher forex…

Media personality and lawyer, Samson Lardy Anyenini Ghanaian media personality and lawyer, Samson Lardy Anyenini, has taken a swipe at the New Patriotic Party (NPP), over their recent complaints about governance.In a post on his Facebook page, Anyenini highlighted what he sees as the irony of the NPP’s criticisms of President John Mahama’s administration, given their own track record in government.“NPP, as they complain about wrongs, especially to Akufo-Addo regime appointees/recruitments, they are so terribly guilty of these and not fit to cast the first stone,” he wrote.He further expressed frustration at how the NPP now claims to be victims…

Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia Former Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has broken his silence on what he describes as “worrying developments” in the country under the second government of President John Mahama. In a lengthy post on his Facebook page on Wednesday night, addressing a wide range of issues, Dr Bawumia stated that he had reluctantly made the statement, despite his personal vow to allow the new government time to settle. However, recent developments, which he believes pose a “significant threat to the country’s democracy,” had compelled him to speak out. A key concern raised by Dr Bawumia…

Today the issue of national identity has become a global concern. Making it one of the most discussed topics across the world. Globally, approximately 850 million people are without official identification. These are mainly people in less income countries, marginalised and vulnerable groups with majority found in Sub-Sahara Africa. The government of Ghana’s effort at providing national digital identity for its citizens is a further step at transforming the economy and building a solid relationship among residents. However, whether a digital identity lives up to expectation primarily depends on how it is deigned combined with its security limitations, its effectiveness…

Minister for Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has assured that the long-delayed Afari Military Hospital in the Ashanti Region will be completed and operational by September this year.During a visit to the hospital site last Friday, Dr. Boamah, accompanied by a delegation, also paid a courtesy call on Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. He pledged to resolve the challenges that have stalled the project for over six years, stressing the government’s determination to see it through.As part of efforts to expedite the process, the Defence Ministry held a meeting this week with Euroget De-Invest, the company responsible for constructing the…