A high-powered delegation from the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council paid a courtesy call on former President John Mahama earlier today and deliberated with him on a wide of range of issues concerning the country’s forward march. Speaking to the media after the closed-door meeting, National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Samuel Ofosu Ampofo disclosed that his leader and the party are opened for any dialogue pertaining to Ghana’s interest. He further indicated that, the party’s position on the contentious and much talked about E-Levy still stands. "From all indications, as far as we are concern the position of NDC and our minority in parliament on e-levy still remains unchanged". Meanwhile Ranking Member on the Finance Committee of Parliament, Dr. Cassiel Ato

Our economy has been classified as grade C by moody an international revered economy rating agency . It means Ghana can not service their debts when they borrow from the international community . The grading is a disincentive for any international financial agency to subscribe to our bonds if is floated to generate the needed funds to run the economy. The ramifications of the above developments means our economy is bankrupt synonymous to the collapse of our financial sector few years ago. The 2020 auditor general report indicated that 12,8billion Ghana cedis was captured as part of its qualified report which relates to diverse financial management and infractions. Instead of government to embark on probity and accountability by ensuring those who are

A four (4) year old girl, Edem Mawudor according to the Volta regional police command has met her untimely death after she was knocked down by an unknown motorist, whilst crossing the road last Thursday February 10, 2022. The victim, who was in the company of her friends could not catch up with the pace when crossing the road and was knocked down by a speeding vehicle killing her instantly at Kudzra a suburb of Kpando-Tafi. Edem Mawudor is reported to have followed her friends when they were sent on an errand on Thursday February 10, 2022, around 5:30 pm. Unfortunately, the driver did not stop and left her to her fate. The victim sustained serious injuries and was confirmed dead at the Margret

Yesterday, Sunday 6th February, 2022, I held a stakeholder meeting with group of Queen Mothers in my Constituency at my residence, Agona Kwanyako. The Queen Mothers visits was to congratulate me and to express their support for me in particular and Agona East at large. We discussed the welfare of the youth, women, children and the vulnerable in the society. The meeting was timely because of the critical role Queen Mothers play in their various communities and we all agreed that we will collaborate to champion the course of the youth especially the single mothers between the ages of 15 to 25. I stressed the need for a collaboration between my Office and Queen Mothers in solving things that have adverse effect on

There is no dispute that the Ghanaian economy is in deep crisis, a crisis marked by huge budget deficits, an unsustainable public debt, rising inflation, a rapidly depreciating currency, ever rising cost of living and a loss of confidence by both domestic and international investor communities. The effects of these have been severe hardships and suffering for the people of Ghana, especially those within vulnerable groups. As a result of the horrendous low point we have now reached, it is very clear that urgent intervention is required to avert a total collapse of the economy. Yet, President Nana Akufo-Addo and his Head of the Economic Management Team, rather appallingly, remain nonchalant in the face of this serious crisis and have limited their

Nana Chairman, Nana Kobena Nketsia V, Paramount Chief of the Essikado Traditional Area, His Excellency John Agyekum Kufuor, former President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, former President of the Republic of Ghana, The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Legon, our hosts,   Current and past Ministers of State here present, Current and past Members of Parliament here present, Esteemed representatives of our Religious Bodies, Nananom, Nii mei, Naa mei, Togbi o,  Mama o,   Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, His Excellency John Evans Atta Mills, late President of the Republic of Ghana and the only President of Ghana to have died in office, was a unique individual who touched the lives of many people in a positive manner. The essence of leadership is to give

Kojo Bonsu, the former Metropolitan Chief Executive of Kumasi has managed to spin himself into a rather needless contradiction. In one breadth he says John Dramani Mahama was an excellent president and he has nothing against him and in the very next breadth he is urging the members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to change him as the flagbearer of the party. According to him even though John Mahama was an excellent President, he cannot win the 2024 elections because of the campaign of lies and slander waged against him by the New Patriotic Party (NPP). When asked why he is not spending his efforts to counter the campaign of lies and slander waged against a leader he claims to admire, Kojo

UTAG SRIKE:STUDENTS CALL FOR RESOLUTION OF IMPASSE: Concerned Students at The University of Ghana have called on Government to hold discussions with the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) in finding an amicable solution to the ongoing strike which has seriously jeopardized academic studies. On January 6, 2022 The University Teachers Association of Ghana in a statement complained about what it refers to as lack of trust that has so far characterized their engagement with the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) The National Executive Committee (NEC) of UTAG withdrew teaching and other related activities on January 10, 2022 over failure of employer to abide by agreed timelines. Following government’s inability to adhere to the directive, UTAG proceeded on a nationwide strike which has

The Volta Regional Police Commander, DCOP Edward Oduro Kwateng has advised personnel to be vigilant when performing duties particularly at the barriers following recent crashes of police officers by some errant drivers. The worrying trend, he bemoaned, has attracted the concern of the Police Administration, hence his visit to caution personnel against speeding drivers. The Regional Commander who toured the Anfoega, Kpando, Hohoe, and Fodome police jurisdictions interacted with personnel as part of the years' planned schedule, to assess the current work conditions, and discuss measures in addressing identified challenges. He reminded personnel of their ‘officers’ safety’ being paramount at all times to avoid unfortunate deaths. DCOP Edward Oduro-Kwateng also charged District Commanders to ensure that personnel on barrier duties use reflectors to make