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NPP Mourns John Kumah: Directs all party flags to fly at half-mast

The governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) has issued a statement mourning the sudden demise of the Deputy Finance Minister and Member of Parliament for Ejisu, Hon. John Ampontuah Kumah.  The death of the deputy Finance Minister rather came as a shock to all and sundry. In an official press release …

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Canadian Murder Case: Trial to commence May 9

The trial of Safina Adizatu Mohammed, the lady who is alleged to have murdered Frank Kofi Osei, a Ghanaian residing in Canada is set to commence on May 9. This follows the completion of opening addresses by both Prosecution and Defence lawyers. The Prosecution led by a Senior State Attorney, …

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John Kumah’s death shocking – Ato Forson

The Minority Leader and Membere of parliament for Ajumako Enyan Esiam, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has expressed grave sadness over the sudden demise of his fellow MP for Ejisu and Deputy Finance Minister, John Kumah. Expressing his deep shock at the unexpected loss, the Minority Leader mentioned that a comprehensive …

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International Women’s Day March 8

Friday, March 8 marks International Women’s Day. According to a recent publication by the United Nations, 340 million women and girls will be living in extreme poverty by 2030. The importance of gender equality and the well-being of women in today’s world cannot be overstated. This year’s theme, “Invest in …

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You were a truly committed member of the NPP and gov’t – Dr Bawumia Mourns John Kumah 

The Vice President of the Republic, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has expressed shock and sadness over the death of Dr. John Ampontuah Kumah. The New Patriotic Party’s presidential candidate, in his message of mourning for the young politician, paid a glowing tribute to him, describing John Kumah as a committed member …

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‘John and Jane’ ticket gives credence to affirmative action – Mustapha Gbande

Mustapha Gbande, the Deputy General Secretary of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), has stated that the appointment of Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang as John Mahama’s running mate in the 2024 election gives credence to affirmative action. The NDC flag bearer, former President Mahama, retained his 2020 running mate, Prof. …

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Barbra Banda seals second-biggest women’s transfer

Orlando Pride has secured the services of Zambia’s star forward, Barbra Banda, in the second-most expensive women’s soccer transfer in history. The 23-year-old has joined the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) club for an impressive $740,000 (£581,000) from Chinese club Shanghai Shengli. This move comes on the heels of another …

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Political parties approve EC’s election calendar

The Electoral Commission has said that leaders of Political Parties who attended a meeting held on March 7 made useful inputs into the 2024 Election Plan and approved it. The Commission said it indicated its willingness to implement a number of the suggestions that they made. “Political Parties at the …

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Parliament’s medical facility should be accessible to former MPs – Haruna Iddrisu advocates

Former Minority Leader and Member of Parliament (MP) for the Tamale South constituency, Haruna Iddrisu, has indicated that Parliament’s medical facility be made free and accessible to both current and former MPs. The MPs decried their poor conditions of service amidst public criticisms of the political class living a better …

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John Kumah died on his way to Accra to be airlifted to Germany – Spokesperson

The Spokesperson for the late Member of Parliament for the Ejisu constituency in the Ashanti region Kwasi Owusu Twumasi has disclosed his Boss who doubles as Deputy Finance Minister Lawyer John Ampontuah Kumah died at Suhum while on his way to hospital for treatment in Accra on Thursday 7th March …

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