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Executive Director and Head of Global Research at Global InfoAnalytics, Mussa Dankwa has revealed three reasons why the NPP lost the 2024 elections. The then-ruling party lost both the presidential and parliamentary elections by a landslide, with the party losing over 40 seats in the parliamentary election, including several traditional seats it had never lost. Speaking on Peace FM Monday morning, Mussa Dankwa revealed three top reasons why the NPP suffered such a massive defeat. Former President Nana Akufo-Addo had the biggest blame, as Dankwa revealed 80% of Ghanaian voters blame the former President for the NPP’s defeat, for the…

Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Shamima Muslim has come out strong in defence of President Mahama’s anti-corruption efforts. She argues that dropping certain court cases shouldn’t raise questions about Mahama’s commitment to fighting corruption.According to Muslim, President John Dramani Mahama has shown a stronger resolve to tackle corruption than his predecessors and won’t shield anyone involved in wrongdoing. Muslim emphasized that the decision to discontinue cases wasn’t about protecting political allies, but rather ensuring justice is served based on merit, not political vendettas.She pointed out that Mahama has taken concrete steps to operationalize anti-corruption measures, including the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL)…

Former Managing Director of the Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation (BOST) Company, Dr. Edwin Provencal, has kicked against the scrapping of the Gold for Oil policy introduced by the past New Patriotic Party (NPP) government.According to him, although introduced as a temporary measure, the policy played a key role in addressing supply-side inflation and the depreciation of the cedi.He is of the view that scrapping the policy will put pressure on the local currency.“At every point in time we brought in oil, we made sure that we brought in the product at a very good price for the people of…

With France fast losing its influence in west Africa’s Sahel region and an unpredictable US president in power, will China fill the vacuum? The Sahel region covers 10 countries: Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, The Gambia, Guinea, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria and Senegal. French troops have been expelled from three of these – Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger – after military coups. Chad, Senegal and Ivory Coast have also expelled French troops. The troops were there because of the security threat from extremist groups like Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province. Niger also ended an agreement to keep about…

The incident occurred on Saturday, January 11, 2025, A devastating motorcycle collision at Assin Kyinso in the Assin South District of the Central Region claimed the life of 21-year-old Evans Quansah.The incident occurred on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 2:40 p.m.Details of the accident revealed that Bismarck Amoakoh, 23, a rider and a Level 300 student of the Assin Fosu College of Education, sustained life-threatening injuries in the crash.He suffered severe head injuries, as well as fractures to his arm and neck, and was rushed to St. Francis Xavier Hospital in Assin Fosu for treatment.Due to the severity of his…

The Minister for Health, Mr Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has noted that the pressing challenges facing the health sector, including the uneven distribution of healthcare professionals, inadequate healthcare infrastructure and the rising burden of infectious and non-communicable diseases, can be addressed through stakeholder involvement.The Minister said this when he officially commenced duty, after being sworn in last Saturday.He was welcomed by a gathering of staff and management of the ministry for a brief introduction.The Minister indicated that the government would ensure that the country has quality, affordable and accessible healthcare, adding that the government would provide incentives for health workers to…

The Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) issued its Unstoppable Africa 2024 Executive Summary today, shedding light on transformative strategies and solutions to reshape Africa’s financial narrative and accelerate economic growth. The report highlights GABI’s call for the development of an inclusive financing model to address Africa’s unique challenges, focusing on concessional financing, attracting private sector investment and mobilizing domestic resources as essential mechanisms to unlock the continent’s potential. The report also stresses the importance of African institutions taking the lead in changing global risk perceptions and supporting innovative financial solutions to de-risk projects and secure long-term investments. In its third…

The article “CHIEF CLEARING AGENT” raises critical issues regarding the government’s decision to discontinue various court cases against officials from the previous Mahama administration. While the author articulates valid concerns about accountability and transparency, the argument could benefit from a more balanced exploration of the complexities involved in the legal and political landscape of Ghana.Concerns About AccountabilityThe primary argument centers on the potential erosion of accountability due to the mass discontinuation of cases that involve allegations of corruption. This concern is legitimate, as the rule of law and accountability are fundamental to a healthy democracy. The author rightly points out…

Engineers of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) have visited the Asuokow community in the Lower West Akim Constituency of the Eastern Region to conduct feasibility studies for the construction of a bridge over a stream.This was in line with President John Dramani Mahama’s directive to engineers within the GAF to construct a bridge over a stream at Asuokow in the Lower West Akim Constituency of the Eastern Region to facilitate students’ movement to access school. The directive was in response to a video clip, which went viral on social media showing a schoolboy carrying another schoolboy on his back trying…

DCOP Kwasi Ofori, a former Director of Public Affairs of the Ghana Police Service, has stated that the Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mustapha Grande, who doubles as Deputy Director of Operations at the presidency, must be put in check.According to the retired police officer, he aims to drag the presidential staffer to court over allegations and defamation concerning the demolition of his storey-building at Amranhia in the Greater Accra Region during his days in office.Mustapha, on several platforms including Okay FM, has accused the retiree of collapsing his building.However, DCOP Ofori asserted that the said…