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play videoThe security official preventing Appiah Stadium from seeing President Mahama Frank Kwaku Appiah, popularly known as Appiah Stadium, a Kumasi-based political activist and supporter of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has revealed that he has been in discussions with former President John Dramani Mahama regarding a possible appointment in his government.According to Appiah Stadium, he is making efforts to remain relevant in Mahama’s considerations for appointments, as he does not want his name to fade from the former president’s memory. He expressed his desire to secure a position, stating that he hopes to be appointed to a role, preferably…

Samuel Awuku, Member of Parliament for Akuapem North in the Eastern Region, has reacted to the revocation of appointments and recruitments made after December 7, 2024.Chief of Staff Julius Debrah, on Tuesday, February 11, announced in a statement that the appointments and recruitments in question were not in compliance with established good governance practices and principles.As a result, the statement directed: “Heads of Government Institutions…to take the necessary steps to annul any such appointments or recruitments and submit a comprehensive report on the actions taken to this Office by February 17, 2025.”Reacting to the directive in a social media post…

President Donald Trump has ordered a 25% import tax on all steel and aluminium entering the US in a major expansion of existing trade barriers. The tariffs, which will increase the costs of importing the metals into the US, come despite warnings of retaliation from some political leaders in Canada – America’s biggest supplier of the metals – as well as other countries. US businesses dependent on imports have also raised concerns, but Trump has said his plans will boost domestic production. He warned there would be no exceptions, saying he was “simplifying” the rules, which are set to come…

Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister of State for Government Communication, has accused the previous Akufo-Addo-Bawumia administration of bypassing due process in making last-minute public service appointments.According to him, a thorough review of the appointment process revealed multiple irregularities, with many of those appointed in the final days of the administration failing to submit formal application letters to the institutions where they were employed.He further alleged that some individuals were recruited without undergoing interviews to assess their suitability, while others did not complete the required medical examinations.These findings, he said, raise serious concerns about the legality of the appointments and their financial…

Ghana faces the ongoing challenge of achieving food security, particularly with fluctuating seasonal prices and the increasing impact of climate change.A potential solution, often overlooked, lies in revitalising the agricultural colleges established during the First Republic by Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. These institutions, strategically located across the then seven regions of Ghana, offer a ready-made foundation for boosting food production and stabilising the nation’s food supply.Nkrumah’s foresight was remarkable. Each college was equipped with research units staffed by experts and possessed vast hectares of land, earmarked for both experimental farming and large-scale crop and animal production.The carefully selected locations boasted…

Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, chided one of his subjects during the sitting of the Kumasi Traditional Council on Monday, February 10, 2025.According to opemsuo.com, the subject, who was named Appiah Kwarteng, claimed to have destooled Donyinahene Nana Osei Dankwa Brafo II.Appiah Kwarteng is said to have invoked the Great Oath against the chief to prevent him from enstooling anyone other than his niece as the queen mother of Donyina.He also invoked another oath challenging the royalty of Nana Brafo II, before subsequently performing the ram slaughtering rite to destool the chief.But speaking on…

Member of Parliament for Effutu Alexander Afenyo-Markin has informed the Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, that as of Tuesday, February 11, 2025, “the total reported deaths now stand at three” as the Effutu Municipality, Central Region, records rising numbers of cholera cases.“The total number of suspected cases has risen to 412, with cases recorded at key health facilities including Winneba Municipal Hospital, Winneba Health Centre, and the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) Clinic,” he, also, underlined, drawing “urgent attention to the worsening cholera outbreak in the Effutu Municipality, and to request immediate support to contain its spread.”A letter from…

Ivy Heward-Mills and Nana Obiri Boahene A private legal practitioner, Nana Obiri Boahen, has said that the wife of the late former Member of Parliament for Abuakwa North, JB Danquah, lacks the moral right to complain about the slow pace of investigation and prosecution by the state in her late husband’s case.Ivy Heward-Mills, the wife of the late legislator, recently expressed concern over how long the case has dragged on.She stated that it has been nine years since the tragic and untimely death of her husband, yet law enforcement authorities have not provided justice in the matter.In a tribute to…

Members of Parliament from the Kumasi Metropolis have conducted an on-site inspection at the Suame Magazine following a widespread fire that ravaged the industrial area. The group with local leaders and fire victims to discuss the incident’s aftermath, and to explore remedies to prevent future occurrences. The minority caucus is asking the government to institute insurance systems, architectural designs and make available fire tenders to mitigate fire situations. At least 25 shops and 34 vehicles were destroyed by the recent fire at the Suame industrial area. Some members of the minority caucus in Parliament led by Bantama MP, Francis Asenso…

Performance OverviewPresident John Dramani Mahama’s administration has been active since January 7, 2025. In the first month, his administration has focused on resetting the nation’s agenda to address pressing challenges. Key areas of focus include governance, economic recovery, education, social welfare, and security.Key Achievements1. Governance and Institutional Reforms:- Reduced the number of ministries from 30 to 23 to cut government expenditure.- Constituted a Constitution Review Committee to assess and recommend changes to the 1992 Constitution.- Suspended the use of public funds for the National Cathedral project.2. Economic Recovery:- Formed an Economic Dialogue Planning Committee to engage stakeholders on economic recovery.-…