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Politics

Finance Ministry told to improve disbursement of funds under the free SHS policy

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) must improve the disbursement of funds under the free SHS policy, a report released by the Africa Education Watch (Eduwatch) has recommended. The report said the timely availability of funds, especially at the school level, to procure items that were previously ‘smuggled’ into prospectus, is critical …

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When did you become an NPP member??? – Kwesi Pratt quizzes Joyce Aryee

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) a few days ago announced the members of the campaign team of the flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia. The 40-member team included Reverend Dr Joyce Aryee who was part of the Campaign Advisory Committee. Declined Political Science lecturer at the University of Ghana, Prof Ransford Gyampo believes, Madam …

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24 Hour Economy: A game changer – Mahama

The flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), former President John Dramani Mahama, has reiterated his much-touted ‘24 hour’ economy policy as a game changer that would massively improve the economic fortunes of the country. Speaking at the end of a two-day policy dialogue by the party at Peduase …

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Mahama bemoans lack of development in 6 new regions

Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama has criticised the Akufo-Addo government for depriving the six new regions his administration created of needed development. He expressed disappointment at the current state of development in these regions. Mr Mahama has therefore promised to prioritize the development of the new …

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NDC remembers Kwame Nkrumah on the occasion of his overthrow 58 years ago

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has commemorated 58th anniversary of the overthrow of Ghana’s first President, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. On 24th February, 1966, President Nkrumah was ousted from office through Ghana’s first-ever coup d’etat. In a press release to mark the day, signed by its General Secretary, the NDC …

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Replacement of Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu was done in an embarrassing manner – Kpebu

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu, believes that the replacement of  Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu as Majority Leader was done in an embarrassing manner. He says that Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, one of the longest-serving members of parliament, first heard of his removal in the news. “What ahs done to deserve such an embarrassment? …

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Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu was pushed out – Rasheed Draman insists

The Executive Director of the Africa Center for Parliamentary Affairs, (ACEPA) Dr Rasheed Draman has insisted that Mr Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu was pushed out as Majority Leader. He referred to a comment made by Mr Kyei-Mensah-Bnu to the effect that he did not want further confusion in the Majirity caicus hence …

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24hr economy policy has offered hope to Ghanaians – Mahama

Former President John Dramani Mahama has said that the 24-hour economy idea that he proposed remains the surest way to achieve significant economic expansion. He also said it is the best way to boost productivity, meet demand, curb unbridled imports and their attendant adverse effects on our economy, currency and, …

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History made by Akufo-Addo, Amin Adam now in charge of only domestic public finance – Minority Leader on Ofori-Atta’s new portfolio

The Minority Leader Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has sarcastically described the new portfolio of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta as a historic appointment. With this appointment, he said, President Akufo-Addo has chalked another history. Another history chalked under Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo  and Alhaji Dr Bawumia,  Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam …

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Ken Ofori-Atta appointed Senior Presidential Advisor and Special Envoy for International Finance

Former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta has received a new portfolio in the Akufo-Addo administration following the much-anticipated reshuffling by the President. In a letter dated February 15, 2024 and signed by the Chief of Staff, Frema Osei-Opare, the former Finance Minister has been appointed as Senior Presidential Advisor and Special …

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