Author: SAMUEL
IMANI Africa’s Franklin Cudjoe has questioned the reasoning behind Asiedu Nketia’s Thank you tour. He is of the view that instead of embarking on this tour, Asiedu Nketia should use the opportunity to visit illegal mining sites. This he believes will be a better venture than the decision to embark on a useless venture. Making this known in a Facebook post he said “Chairman of the NDC party on a ‘thank you tour’? For what? Chairman, instead please tour all the galamsey sites booming with activity and together with the president declare those areas dangerous zones. If you are able…
Former Member of Parliament for Kubungu, Ras Mubarak has questioned the thinking behind the decision of Asiedu Nketia to go on a Thank You tour. National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced a thank you tour across the country. According to reports, his tour will begin in the Eastern Region of Ghana where he will address party faithful and thank Ghanaians for voting the NDC back to power. But Ras Mubarak believes it’s an unnecessary venture as the president has embarked on a similar exercise after he was voted into power. He believes that Asiedu Nketia is…
The Ibrahim Mahama Global Foundation has confirmed plans to enroll Suzzy Pinamang, the senior high school student who survived a shooting incident, in a new school after doctors in London cleared her to continue her education. Pinamang, who underwent eye surgery in June, returned to London between September 10 and 16 for a medical review. Doctors were satisfied with her recovery progress and expressed confidence in the success of the procedure. Grateful for the support she has received, Pinamang said: “This has not been an easy road, but I thank God for life and for the doctors who have given…
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced that Ghana will prioritize a disciplined borrowing approach, focusing exclusively on funding transformative projects with a lasting economic and social impact. This strategic shift follows significant progress in Ghana’s debt sustainability. Speaking during a meeting with the President of the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA), H.E. Mr. Abdullah KH ALMUSAIBEEH, in Accra, Dr. Forson emphasized that new borrowing will be directed away from consumption and toward key infrastructure. The Ministry’s focus on sustainable development is underpinned by a notable improvement in Ghana’s public…
Four persons have been critically injured in a serious road crash at Dichemso Plaza in the Kumasi Metropolis, Ashanti Region, involving a commercial Urvan bus and a school bus. The collision occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, September 17, when the Urvan bus, carrying 15 nursing students, rammed into the stationary school bus. Thankfully, no students were on board the school bus at the time. Eyewitnesses described the impact as severe, leaving four nursing students critically injured. Three of the victims reportedly lost consciousness due to the severity of their injuries and were immediately rushed to the hospital for…
David Kwodwo Prah Afful, the man captured in a viral video threatening to kill President John Dramani Mahama, Members of Parliament, and other government officials if he had access to a gun or cutlass, has been sentenced to seven months in prison. Afful, popularly known on social media as Kwame Nkrumah II, appeared before an Accra Circuit Court where he pleaded guilty to charges of threat of death and offensive conduct likely to cause a breach of the peace. In court, he pleaded with government officials to forgive him for his behaviour. The Ghana Police Service arrested Afful after he…
The Bank of Ghana’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has cut its benchmark policy rate by 350 basis points to 21.5%, citing a steady decline in inflationary pressures. This marks the second major reduction this year, as the central bank moves to stimulate credit growth and support economic recovery, despite concerns over currency stability and the potential impact of proposed utility tariff increases. In July 2025, the rate was reduced by 300 basis points from 28% to 25%, following a marginal hike in March from 27% to 28%. The rate was held steady at the May meeting. Addressing the press after…
Five prominent Ghanaians, including celebrated YouTuber Wode Maya and media personality Anita Erskine, are set to be awarded diplomatic passports by the state as part of a new initiative to promote African unity and integration. The move, announced by Minister of Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, recognises the significant impact of these individuals in “promoting the unity of African people around the world.” He explained that the recognition would enable them to expand their efforts on the global stage. Wode Maya, Denta Amoateng, Rocky Dawuni, Anita Erskine, and visual artist Ibrahim Mahama will all be granted diplomatic passports to support…
The Ministry of Transport has pledged to address the long-standing grievances of railway workers who have gone nearly a year without pay. The affected employees have expressed deep frustration over the delays and have threatened to strike and picket on September 30 if their concerns are not addressed. Speaking during the Government Accountability Series, Transport Minister Joseph Nikpe assured that the government is actively working on a solution. “The Ghana Railway company’s operations have declined over the years due to infrastructure deterioration which has limited its capacity to generate sufficient revenue to cover its operational cost including staff salary. We’re…
Minister for Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has announced key updates on ongoing and upcoming aviation projects during the latest edition of the Government Accountability Series. Speaking on the status of the Prempeh Agyemang I International Airport, Mr. Nikpe said; “The runway, which currently measures 1,981 meters, is being extended to 2,320 meters to accommodate medium-sized aircraft and facilitate international flight operations. The project is 90 percent complete and will be ready by the end of the year.” He also pointed to improvements in night operations as part of government’s 24-hour economy agenda. “We have extended night operations at Prempeh Agyemang…