The Electoral Commission (EC) yesterday opened applications for special voting for qualified institutions and individuals, which has been fixed for Monday, December 2, 2024.It will close the applications for qualified persons who have a just cause to be granted special voting rights to apply on July 1. The special voting will not be conferred automatically, […]
Bryan Acheampong Dares North Tongu MP
The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Bryan Acheampong, has dismissed allegations that his hotel, Rock City, is incurring losses.The rebuttal comes in the wake of accusations by Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Member of Parliament (MP), for North Tongu who suggested the hotel was unprofitable and claimed he had documents to prove his claim. In a conversation […]
Atwima Nwabiagya: 76-year-old woman killed by daughter over witchcraft allegations
A 76-year-old woman, Afia Sarpomaa, has been killed by her daughter at Abuakwa Asenemaso in the Atwima Nwabiagya South District of the Ashanti Region over witchcraft accusation. According to reports, the assailant stormed the mother’s room in the morning of Monday, June 17, 2024, and accused her of bewitching the family, and began to stab […]
Two social welfare officers agreed for Winneba hospital patient to be sent back to Gomoa Ojobi – Suspended director’s report
It has been explained that after the patient from the Trauma and Specialist Hospital at Winneba in the Central Region was declared well by the Clinician, coupled with the fact that she was itching to leave the hospital, a consensus was reached by two social welfare officers, one at the hospital and one from Gomoa […]
Africa became an accidental victim of Russia-Ukraine conflict–Akufo-Addo reiterates
President Akufo-Addo has highlighted the severe repercussions of the Ukraine war on African economies, living standards, and inflation rates.According to him, this has caused a widespread impact beyond the centre of the war. He explained that “We oppose colonialism and domination, but in this context, we view Russian aggression in Ukraine.”He pointed out that Africa […]
Election 2024: Be fair in discharging your duties – Asutifi NDC warns police
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) executives in Asutifi South Constituency, Ahafo Region, have issued a stern call to the police ahead of the 2024 general elections, urging them to uphold fairness in their duties to ensure peace prevails in the constituency. The call comes after a recent incident during the voters’ transfer exercise where a […]
Winneba Hospital Director suspended over alleged abandonment of patient in a bush
The Medical Director of the Trauma and Specialist Hospital at Winneba in the Central Region, Dr George Prah has temporary been relieved of his post pending the outcome of the investigation into the alleged abandonment of a patient in a bush, which led to the death of the patient. He is to step aside until […]
Demo against sale of SSNIT hotels comes off today
North Tongu Member of Parliament (MP), Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa will today, June 18, 2024, lead a mammoth demonstration against the sale of four Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) hotels to Rock City Hotel Limited, owned by the Minister of Agriculture, Bryan Acheampong. Dubbed Hands off our Hotels, the protest seeks to compel President […]
Govt Releases Funds To Clear Medical Supplies At Tema Port
The Ministry of Health (MoH) has announced that it has received funds from the Ministry of Finance necessary for the clearance of the Global Fund medical supplies that are currently at the Tema port. In a recent statement released on Thursday, June 13, the ministry noted that it has received an amount of GH¢7,429,694.39 from […]
Committee recommends capping MPs and ministers in constitutional review
The Constitutional Review Consultative Committee, established by the government, has proposed capping the size of Parliament.The committee suggests amending Article 93 to ensure that parliament comprises not more than 277 elected Members. This recommendation aims to streamline legislative processes and enhance efficiency within the parliamentary system.Additionally, the committee recommends amending Article 47 to align with […]