Author: SAMUEL
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has announced that Ghana and Qatar have agreed to quickly conclude a labour mobility agreement to open up job opportunities for thousands of skilled young Ghanaians. The Minister is currently in Qatar for an official visit on the invitation of the Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani. He said they had fruitful bilateral discussions which focused on forging closer ties, increasing trade, strategic security cooperation and collaborating in conflict mediation as our two countries believe in a multilateral rule-based order anchored…
The Minority in Parliament has described the Mahama-administration’s flagship 24-Hour Economy policy as a ‘confusing mix of policy ideas with no clear implementation.’ Their criticism comes on the back of the presentation of the 2026 Budget and Economic Policy in Parliament, which they argue exposes the government’s continued inability to deliver on its major campaign promises. Addressing journalists on Friday, November 14, Former Finance Minister and MP for Karaga, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, speaking on behalf of the Minority Caucus, said the policy, which was touted as a transformative job creation programme, has failed to show any meaningful progress nearly…
The Minority in Parliament has sharply criticised the Mahama-led administration, accusing it of presiding over what they describe as clear fiscal indiscipline. Their concerns follow the presentation of the 2026 Budget and Economic Policy, which they say exposes the government’s persistent failure to release funds for key sectors despite making annual allocations. Addressing journalists on Friday, November 14, former Finance Minister and MP for Karaga, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, speaking on behalf of the Minority Caucus, said the government’s approach to public expenditure continues to undermine productivity across ministries, departments, and agencies. He said that although the budget consistently allocates…
The Minority in Parliament is urging Ghanaians to temper their expectations for the coming year, warning that the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy offers little hope of meaningful economic transformation. Their concerns follow the presentation of the budget in Parliament, which they argue highlights the government’s continued inability to fulfil major campaign promises and exposes what they describe as persistent gaps in economic management. Addressing journalists on Friday, November 14, former Finance Minister and MP for Karaga, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, speaking on behalf of the Minority Caucus, said the structure of the 2026 Budget shows no significant shift…
The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has issued a stark warning to members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) caucus in Parliament, cautioning that persistent internal divisions threaten not only the party’s effectiveness in Parliament but its long-term political future. Speaking at a caucus meeting in Parliament on Wednesday, November 13, 2025, he stressed that the cost of infighting has already proven disastrous, contributing significantly to the party’s defeat in the last general elections. According to him, the NPP’s internal fractures have weakened its ability to serve as a strong opposition, emboldened the governing side, and eroded public trust. He noted…
Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso, Dr. Stephen Amoah, has criticised the current Mahama administration’s new tax reforms, arguing that they risk reversing the economic gains made in previous years. His comments follow the presentation of the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy by Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, which introduced major VAT reforms, including the scrapping of the COVID-19 levy, the removal of the decoupled GETFund and NHIS levy from the VAT base, and the elimination of VAT on reconnaissance and mineral prospecting. Speaking on Channel One Newsroom, Dr. Stephen Amoah cautioned that the government’s approach to taxation could…
The Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, says the government remains committed to completing the ongoing Accra–Kumasi Highway project, even while planning to start a new expressway road that will link the two big cities. According to him, the Roads Minister has already instructed contractors to resume work, and several have returned to the site to continue construction. He explained that while progress on the project has slowed, it is largely due to significant variations in cost estimates, which have nearly doubled and require careful review to protect the public purse. Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show with Bernard…
The Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has stated that Ghana’s long-term economic stability depends on the private sector taking the lead in job creation rather than relying heavily on government recruitment. According to him, while the state plays a crucial role in providing essential services, it cannot sustainably absorb the large numbers of job seekers entering the labour market each year. He explained that government employment must be strategic and focused on sectors where public service delivery is essential, but broader job growth must come from the real sector and private enterprises. “The government cannot say that we…
Minister of Finance Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has sounded the alarm over what he describes as excessive and unjustified procurement at COCOBOD, revealing that the institution currently has more than 3,000 containers of jute sacks stranded at the Tema Port—materials he says will not be needed “for the next five years.” Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on Friday, November 14, Dr. Forson said the stockpile underscores the extent of procurement mismanagement under the previous administration, which he accused of awarding contracts “without any source of payment.” He disclosed that COCOBOD Chief Executive Dr. Ransford Abbey inherited GH¢32 billion in…
Accra Regional Minister, Hon. Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, has expressed disappointment over the behavior of some applicants following the tragic stampede at El-Wak Stadium, which claimed six lives. According to her, organizers had clearly instructed certain groups not to report that day, yet many ignored the directive and showed up, causing chaos. “They showed a bad attitude. They were told not to come today, but they came. The screening was in groups, and they were supposed to come on Saturday. I don’t know why they couldn’t just follow the rules,” she said. Hon. Ocloo described the situation as avoidable, stressing…