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Similarly, former CEO of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme, Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, said that the defeat of the NPP in the 2024 general elections was a referendum on the 8 years of the party when it was in office. He says that from the President, vice, ministers, board chairs, CEOs, appointees and all those who had direct or indirect power or influence during the 8 years, they all, may have done something which contributed to the defeat. To that end, he says they will not tolerate any agenda to push the blame from our 2024 defeat on the candidature of…

The Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Haruna Mohammed, has defended the Minority’s decision to boycott the ad-hoc committee set up by the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, to probe the chaotic incident at last week Thursday’s vetting. This follows Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, who instructed his fellow Members of Parliament not to participate in the ongoing probing exercise by the ad-hoc committee. Mr Mohammed explained that boycotts and absenteeism from committees have always been allowed in our constitutional jurisprudence. In an interview on JoyFM’s Top Story on Wednesday, February 5, Mr Mohammed noted that the suspension…

The Acting CEO of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Godwin Edudzi Tamakloe, has said the Ranking Member of Parliament’s Appointments Committee is using the platform for political vendettas.Speaking on TV3 NewDay on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, Mr. Tamakloe remarked that he had closely observed the committee’s vetting process, specifically Alexander Afenyo-Markin’s demeanor and questioning style.He stated that his observations led him to believe that the platform was being used to settle political scores, a development he deemed as worrying.”The approach of Afenyo-Markin, relative to questioning, is creating an impression that he is using the august platform of the Appointments Committee…

Jubilant victory songs filled the air in Ghana’s capital, Accra, on Monday as supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) party filled the streets to celebrate their candidate, former President John Dramani Mahama’s win in an election that will once again make him head of state of the West African nation. Decked in the party’s colours of red, white and black, supporters, young and old, blew on flutes, whistled and drummed thunderously on plastic buckets, as they hugged and danced in front of the NDC headquarters in Accra’s Adabraka neighbourhood. Their joy was hardly surprising. Mahama’s defeat of Vice President…

The Electricity Company of Ghana Ltd (ECG) has recovered over Gh¢ 29 million from its debtors in the Greater Accra Region through the intervention of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC).The Gh¢29,080,692.20 is out of a total indebtedness of Gh¢ 33,807,691.20 for 2024, which was paid by 17 institutions – public and private.Madam Gifty Bruce-Nelson, the Greater Accra Regional Manager, PURC, said this at a media briefing on the various interventions the Commission had undertaken to provide quality services to citizens and ensure utilities’ viability and sustainability.She said the PURC, after writing to some customers to settle their debts to…

In a nation where healthcare, education, and economic development are paramount, the contributions of Mr. Kofi Job and his wife, Dr. Esther Gyebi, cannot be overstated.As the founders of the Kofi Job Foundation, they have made an indelible mark on Ghana’s economic sector, particularly in the areas of health, education, employment, infrastructure, and religion.Transforming Healthcare in the Ashanti RegionOne of their most notable achievements is the donation of over GH¢3 million to five major hospitals in the Ashanti Region, including the Okomfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Suntreso Government Hospital, Kumasi South Hospital, Tafo Government Hospital, and the Manhyia District Hospital.These funds…

This initiative aligns with the MP’s ongoing efforts to bridge the digital divide The Member of Parliament for the Karaga Constituency and former Minister for Finance, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, has officially handed over a newly constructed ICT centre to the Pishigu community. The facility was presented to the school’s headmistress and the chief of Pishigu as part of efforts to enhance digital literacy among students.Speaking on behalf of the MP, the District Education Director and District Coordinator emphasised the significance of technology in modern education. “The world is rapidly going digital, and every child must have the opportunity to…

The University of Gold Coast is proud to announce the appointment of Professor Pikay Richardson as the Chair of its University Council. Prof. Richardson, an internationally acclaimed academic and thought leader in business, leadership, and governance, brings to the position decades of distinguished service in academia and strategic development across various sectors. The Council, the highest decision-making body of the University, will benefit immensely from Prof. Richardson’s visionary leadership, strategic insights, and commitment to excellence. His appointment comes at a pivotal moment as the University of Gold Coast, following its recent attainment of a Presidential Charter, continues its mission of…

President of Breast Care International (BCI), Dr. Beatrice Wiafe Addai, has called for sustained countrywide education and economic empowerment in addressing the surge in cancer cases in Ghana.She stated that cancer delivery in Ghana is mired in superstition and bogged down by mounting financial challenges, a situation she described as worrying.Dr Beatrice Wiafe Addai said reports at the hospitals indicate that some patients come with end-stage conditions of cancer following prolonged days at quack health facilities.She noted that this was a result of a failed promise of curing cancer diseases through exorcisms by these quack health practitioners, mostly traditional medicine…

Global firm, Deloitte has expressed concerns about the high debt profiles of Ghana and Nigeria. According to the professional services firm, this poses a risk to the growth outlook. It disclosed this in its Global Economic Outlook January 2025. “Fiscal policy in West Africa revolves around two main themes, revenue mobilization and debt restructuring/sustainability. Nigeria and Ghana both have high debt profiles”. It stressed that Ghana has an ongoing debt-restructuring plan that has helped it secure an International Monetary Fund (MF) package and disbursements alongside securing agreements with its lenders. On the other hand, Nigeria is facing rising debt levels…