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During his presidential campaign, President John Dramani Mahama hinted at removing the controversial 10% tax on all winnings bets. Now that he has assumed office, should he go ahead and abolish it? The 10% withholding tax on winnings was imposed by the previous administration in the hope of curbing the rate of gambling, and generating more revenue for the country. The move was met with widespread dismay by Ghanaian bettors, who felt the government was being insensitive to their plight. With the change in power, Ghanaian punters are now demanding that the tax be removed. Betting expert, ‘Leye Ayodele, agrees…

Lawyer Lawrence Kwesi Botchway, widely known as Kwesi Botchway Jnr, has distinguished himself as a formidable force in Ghana’s legal and political landscape. With an impressive academic portfolio that includes two bachelor’s degrees, two master’s degrees, and extensive professional experience, Botchway stands as a rising legal luminary.This was contained in a statement based on his academic certificates and CV documents released on Friday, February 14, 2025, following his latest academic achievement at the University of Ghana, Legon.Per the statement, Kwesi Botchway Jnr’s academic journey began at Light of the World School Complex and St. Martin’s Senior High School, where he…

Lawyer and leader of the Fix the Country Movement, Oliver Barker-Vormawor Private legal practitioner and leader of the Fix the Country Movement, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, has made some serious allegations against the previous Nana Akufo-Addo administration.He first slammed former Attorney General Godfred Dame following the latter’s media address in response to reasons given by current Attorney General Godfred Dame regarding the decision to withdraw some high-profile cases involving senior officials.Barker-Vormawor is alleging that attempts were made by the previous government to have Dormaahene Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyeman Badu II removed as a judge for granting him (Barker-Vormawor) bail in the treason trial.He…

Former Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has challenged his successor, Dr Dominic Ayine, to provide evidence of an alleged memo recommending the withdrawal of charges against the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Asiama. According to Dame, no such document exists, and he insists that the decision to discontinue the charges was based on falsehoods. Dr Ayine, speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday, February 12, defended his decision to drop the case, stating that a review of the evidence revealed significant weaknesses. He said that his reassessment uncovered an internal memo from the…

IntroductionOn 7 October 2023, the Palestinian armed group Hamas launched a shocking and unprecedented attack on Israel. In response, Israel initiated a brutal invasion of the Hamas-administered Gaza Strip. After fifteen months of intense fighting, Israel and Hamas signed a ceasefire agreement on 19 January 2025 to end the war. During the war, at least 62,614 Palestinians and at least 1,975 Israelis have been killed. The war exacerbated existing tensions throughout the Middle East. Among the Middle Eastern states, Egypt is one of the very few who maintains ties with both Hamas and Israel. Owing to geographic proximity, military-strategic calculations,…

The Chartered Institute of Marketing, Ghana (CIMG) has officially announced the results of its highly anticipated national elections. The voting process, overseen by the Electoral Commission, concluded with the election of new executives who will guide the Institute in the coming term. The newly elected National Executives are: National President-Elect: Michael Abbiw National Vice-President Elect: Ama Gifty Amoah National Secretary-Elect: Edwin Letsa K. Kpedor National Treasurer-Elect: Dr. Francis Mensah Sasraku Additionally, the following individuals have been elected as Council Members: Hilda Peasah Norrender Wordie Debrah Kwasi Kyere “We are excited to welcome our new leaders and are confident that their…

Mustapha Gbande, NDC Deputy General Secretary Deputy General Secretary of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mustapha Gbande, has questioned claims that former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta was left traumatized after a National Security raid on his private residence in Cantonments, Accra.Speaking on the issue, Gbande dismissed the concerns, arguing that the real trauma was suffered by Ghanaians who lost their livelihoods due to policies implemented under Mr. Ofori-Atta’s tenure as Finance Minister.“What is more traumatizing than the collapse of local banks, which left over 5,000 people jobless?Innocent people lost their monthly stipends, homes were broken, and dreams were shattered…

A physically challenged man believed to be in his 50s was found dead Friday morning at the Korlebu traffic light opposite the Bukom Boxing Arena in Accra. The deceased whose relatives could not be traced immediately by city authorities, was suspected to be a beggar. Beggars at the intersection, however, denied knowing him. The police said they suspected no foul play in the immediate but are investigating his death. An eye witness reckoned seeing the deceased sitting at the location with his clutches by him at about 4pm the previous day. The lifeless body was found wrapped in a Ghana flag and…

Karpowership Ghana is currently in discussions with the government to address accumulated debt, stating that the non-payment of invoices is affecting its operations. Speaking in an interview, Sandra Amarquaye, Communication Manager for Karpowership Ghana, confirmed that the company has engaged the Ministry of Energy regarding outstanding financial obligations. “We had a meeting with the Minister of Energy to bring to his attention the accumulated debt and engage in negotiations,” she stated. Ms Amarquaye noted that discussions are ongoing, and Karpowership Ghana remains committed to finding a sustainable solution in collaboration with the government. “While we continue to operate, the non-payment…

Our laws uphold two cardinal principles of justice—so fundamental are these rules that they are regarded as “natural.” One of these, which is the subject of my reflection today, is the principle that no person should be judged without the opportunity to be heard. Every individual must be given the chance to explain their actions before judgment, even if their explanation appears unjustifiable or outright foolish. This right is inherent, regardless of who the person is or claims to be. Some argue that, apart from God’s direct instruction to Adam not to eat the forbidden fruit in the Garden of…