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President John Dramani Mahama has assured the people of the Western Region of his government’s resolve to complete the stalled Takoradi Market Circle redevelopment project to reap its full benefits.He said the government would hold discussions with the contractor to set new schedules for work, to resume on the project to ensure its successful completion.President Mahama gave the assurance when he visited the Takoradi Market Circle redevelopment project site, as part of his tour to thank the people of the Western Region for their support during the Election 2024.He said: “We are here to inspect and assess the status of…

In today’s rapidly evolving world, the use of data has become indispensable across various sectors, from business to education, to healthcare. The church, as a crucial institution in society, cannot afford to be left behind in this data-driven age. Despite its spiritual focus, the church is an organization with members, operations, and missions that benefit immensely from informed decision-making. Unfortunately, many churches lack comprehensive data on their congregations, branches, youth, and activities, which hinders their ability to grow effectively and manage new converts.This article aims to shed light on the importance of data-driven decision-making for pastors and church leaders. It…

Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has advocated for the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) to ensure fairness in governance, arguing that it would secure long-term political stability for the party, as public satisfaction determines electoral outcomes.”I believe that if we do this, the NPP will remain in opposition for nearly a century because Ghanaians will be so satisfied with the government. Look at Rwanda, everyone is happy with the president. When the general populace is satisfied, they will continue to support the party that serves them well,” the Member of Parliament for Bawku said in an interview…

State Transport Corporation (STC) boss, Nana Akomea, has criticized Members of Parliament for their violent behavior during the ministerial vetting last Thursday.Both minority and majority caucuses on the Appointments Committee engaged in altercations, destroying tables and microphones over misunderstandings about whether or not to carry on the vetting of two appointees namely Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Minister-designate for Foreign Affairs, and Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, Health Minister-designate.This misconduct compelled the Speaker to suspend four members of the House.They are Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, Alhassan Sulemana Tampuli and Jerry Ahmed Shaib.Nana Akomea has described the MPs’ behavior as very disgusting and questioned…

A group called Concerned Traders of New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Kumasi, has called for a new flagbearer for the 2028 general elections, rejecting any attempt to reintroduce Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as the party’s candidate. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday 4th February 2025 the spokesperson for the group, Benjamin Ofori, stated that the NPP’s humiliating defeat in the 2024 elections underscored the need for a different and winnable candidate. He blamed the party’s electoral loss on unpopular government decisions and what he described as the selection of the “wrong candidate” in Dr. Bawumia. “The assumption that Dr. Bawumia…

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has reaffirmed his country’s commitment to deepening economic and trade relations with Ghana following a phone call with President John Dramani Mahama. A statement from the presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt on February 3, 2025, said President El-Sisi congratulated President Mahama on his re-election and expressed Egypt’s willingness to strengthen bilateral ties. According to Presidential Spokesperson Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, President El-Sisi emphasised the strong historical and political ties between Egypt and Ghana, adding that his administration is eager to expand cooperation between the two nations. “Egypt is committed to cultivating closer bilateral relations…

Bernard Ahiafor, Member of Parliament for Akatsi South and Chairman of Parliament’s Appointments Committee, has criticized the posture of Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin during the ongoing vetting process.Mr. Ahiafor, who described the Effutu MP as a friend, admitted that his behavior during the vetting process is sometimes difficult to tolerate.Speaking on Accra-based JoyNews’ PM Express on Monday, February 3, the First Deputy Speaker of Parliament expressed concerns over what he described as Afenyo-Markin’s double standards.According to Mr. Ahiafor, whenever he reaches a consensus with the Ranking Member of the Appointment Committee, he later makes a U-turn to oppose the same…

The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) has revoked the membership of Worldwide Securities Limited (WSL) due to multiple regulatory breaches, barring the firm from trading on the Exchange and managing client investments.In a statement, the GSE cited WSL’s failure to renew its Broker-Dealer license with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as required under Rule 9(2)(e) of the Exchange’s Dealing Membership Rules.The firm also defaulted on financial obligations to the Exchange, violating Rule 9(2)(b), and lacked the required personnel to operate effectively, breaching Rules 6(j) and 6(k).Additionally, WSL did not meet the minimum activity threshold for broker-dealer operations, contravening Rule 6(L).With…

The decision by the Speaker of Ghana’s 9th Parliament, Mr. Alban SK Bagbin, to immediately suspend the four bipartisan Members of the august House involved in a barbaric fisticuff on the Parliamentary Appointments Committee, on Tuesday, January 30, 2025, must be unreservedly applauded (See “Speaker Suspends Four MPs Over Vetting Brouhaha” Modernghana.com 1/31/25). Not only does such uncouth and boorish behavior leave much to be desired, it also does not paint a civilized image about the leadership of the country to the International Community, especially at a time when Ghana is in dire need of foreign investment and the development…

Scene from the site of Akufo-Addo’s vandalised statue Reconstruction work has commenced on the statue of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo at the Effia-Nkwanta Regional Hospital in Sekondi, which was vandalised by unknown individuals on January 13, 2025.A video from the site of the statue, reportedly shared by the sculptor and ceramist behind the controversial statue, showed the ongoing work at the site.Two men could be seen digging a round trench at the base of the damaged statue.The sculptor captioned the video, “Something new is cooking.”About the vandalised statueThe statue of Akufo-Addo was completely destroyed after initially suffering some…