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Chaos erupted in Parliament when a loud voice from the Minority backbench labeled a Majority MP as a “daughter of a murderer.”It was even worrying when the voice kept justifying the comment as being factual without evidence to back the claim.The voice clearly a male voice was heard shouting “Daughter of a murderer sit down, daughter of a murderer sit down. There is evidence to back that her father killed people.”Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo Markin who was on the floor addressing Parliament at the time was seen calling for calm among his members.He clearly did not like the comment that…

Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has accepted full responsibility for the chaos that broke out during last week’s vetting of ministerial nominees. Speaking on the floor of Parliament on February 4, 2025, the Minority Leader expressed concern about the disruptions which generated public concern about the chaos and destruction of state properties. The Effutu MP pleaded with Speaker Alban Bagbin to reconsider his decision to suspend four MPs including three of their members. This plea is in contrast to their earlier claim that Bagbin acted with no legal authority. “Mr Speaker, I take full responsibility as a leader on my side,…

Some constituency executives in the Upper Manya Krobo District of the Eastern Region have endorsed the candidature of Mr. Evans Sre-Onyame, an educationist and HR practitioner, who is vying for the position of District Chief Executive (DCE) for the area. Explaining their reasons for openly supporting Sre-Onyame, the constituency executives stated that the district is lagging behind in development and, therefore, needs a charismatic leader who can leverage available resources and channel them toward the district’s development. According to them, their preferred candidate has, over the years, demonstrated commitment and loyalty to the party, particularly during challenging times when some…

Lawyer Maurice Ampaw, a private legal practitioner, has recently clarified his earlier statements about leaving Ghana if John Dramani Mahama is re-elected. He explained that his remarks were part of a political strategy aimed at motivating supporters of the New Patriotic Party to vote in order to keep Mahama in the opposition.He emphasized that he has spent his entire life in Ghana and would never consider trading it for any other country, not even one like Togo, which he views as less developed.Ampaw also reflected on Mahama’s potential victory as a reminder that anything is achievable with determination.His comments were…

Hollard Insurance, a subsidiary of Hollard Ghana, is thrilled to announce the launch of an exciting Motor Insurance Promotion designed to reward new and existing customers.This initiative underscores Hollard’s commitment to providing exceptional service to its clients.Under this promotion, customers who purchase or renew their motor insurance policies with Hollard will be eligible to receive various fantastic rewards. These include instant fuel vouchers to help you save on your next fill-up, complimentary roadside assistance for peace of mind on the road, and exclusive Hollard-branded gifts to show our appreciation for your loyalty, among other exciting offers.”At Hollard, our mantra is…

– Source:During its 16th annual summit in Kazan, Russia, Brics – a group of emerging economies determined to act as a counterweight to the west and to whittle down the influence of global institutions – invited Nigeria and eight other countries to join it as “partner” countries. Nigeria formally accepted the invitation in January 2025. That invitation has generated questions about how Nigeria stands to benefit, especially when US president Donald Trump is threatening to sanction members of the group if they replace the US dollar as reserve currency. It was established in 2006 and initially composed of Brazil, Russia,…

A scene from the thanksgiving service The Member of Parliament for Techiman North, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, held a thanksgiving service over the weekend to mark the victory of her party in the 2024 general elections.At the thanksgiving service of Ofosu-Adjare, who has also been appointed Minister of Trade, Industry, and Agribusiness, by President John Dramani Mahama, one of the chiefs in attendance could not hide his love for the official campaign song of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2024 Election – Nacee’s ‘kwen kwen.’He explained that the song was a thorn in the flesh of the opposition, New Patriotic…

Ghanaian business mogul and philanthropist Ibrahim Mahama has pledged full educational support for Melchizedek Adio Baafawiise, the 13-year-old physics prodigy who recently made history as the youngest student ever admitted to Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). The meeting, held in Accra on February 3, 2025, brought together Melchizedek and his parents for an inspiring conversation about education, ambition, and the future of science in Ghana. Ibrahim Mahama, known for his commitment to youth empowerment, commended the young scholar for his outstanding academic achievements. Melchizedek, who hails from Bole in the Savannah Region, gained national attention after scoring…

Dr Stephen Ayisi Addo, Programme Manager of the National HIV and AIDS Control Programme (NACP), has asked the government to mobilise resources for HIV response to withstand the shocks of a funding crisis.Dr Ayisi Addo said funds from partners and reliable sources were becoming challenging, hence the need to strategize and take charge of the country’s own health and avoid any crisis, going forward.The Programme Manager made the call in an interview with the Ghana News Agency, following the recent executive order by the United States (US) to halt disbursing of HIV medications to poor countries.This follows a recent article…

Edward Ekow Obeng Kenzo has officially assumed office as the Acting Chief Executive of the Volta River Authority (VRA), taking over from Emmanuel Antwi Darkwa in a brief handover ceremony today. With 24 years of experience in the power sector, Obeng Kenzo brings a wealth of expertise to his new role. Before this appointment, he served as the Deputy Chief Executive in charge of Engineering and Operations, where he was responsible for providing strategic direction and leadership to various departments within the organisation. A mechanical engineer by training, he holds a Master’s Degree in Public Administration (MPA) and a Bachelor…