February 2025 – Page 15

Western Region Council of State Nominee Emphasizes Experience Over Age

February 12, 2025

Gabriel Tanko, a nominee for the Western Region’s representative on the Council of State, has stressed that experience, not age, is the crucial factor in effectively serving in the role.Speaking during the elections, Tanko highlighted his extensive background and expertise, which he believes make him an ideal candidate for the position.”It’s about experience, not age,”...

Separate politics from development – Prof. Agyeman-Duah

February 12, 2025

Former United Nations Gover¬nance Advisor, Professor Baffour Agyeman-Duah, has called for a clear separation between politics and national de¬velopment to ensure development.Speaking on Joy FM, an Accra-based radio station, he questioned the long-standing prac¬tice of newly elected presidents removing all key appointees of the previous government, regardless of their performance.“I am not a constitutional lawyer,...

Revocation of last-minute appointments will ensure due process-Kwakye Ofosu

February 12, 2025

Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Minister of State for Government Communication, has said, the revocation of last minute public service appointments by the previous Akufo-Addo-Bawumia administration will ensure that due process is followed.According to him, the appointments did not follow due process and a thorough review,revealed multiple irregularities, with many of those appointed in the final...

Christiana Awuni Calls for Apology from Charlotte Oduro Over Marriage Remarks

February 11, 2025

In a recent public statement, actress Christiana Awuni has urged relationship expert Charlotte Oduro to apologize for her previous comments regarding marriage. Awuni expressed her discontent with Oduro’s views, asserting that they misrepresent the realities of marriage and could mislead individuals seeking guidance in their relationships. Awuni emphasized the importance of understanding the complexities of...

SWAG Urges Sports Minister to Prioritize School Sports

February 11, 2025

The Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) called on the new Sports Minister, Hon. Kofi Iddie Adams, to make school sports a top priority. They stressed the importance of revitalizing inter-school competitions and enhancing the sporting framework within educational institutions. SWAG’s Recommendations for School Sports By addressing these key areas, SWAG believes the Minister can...

“We will implement device registration alongside SIM re-registration,” stated Sam George.

February 11, 2025

Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has announced that the government will implement a comprehensive registration of all mobile and digital devices in addition to proper SIM re-registration to strengthen the fight against digital fraud. During his vetting in Parliament, he criticized the SIM re-registration conducted by the previous administration from...

Legon Cities Owner Re-Elected as Oti Region Council of State Representative

February 11, 2025

Richard Kings Atikpo, owner of Legon Cities Football Club, has secured a decisive victory in the Oti Region Council of State representative election. Atikpo, who is also the Executive Chairman of Gulf Energy Ghana Limited, polled 16 out of 18 total votes cast, defeating seven other aspirants ¹. The election, held on Tuesday, February 11,...

Western Region Gets New Council of State Representative

February 11, 2025

Maxwell Boakye, a 32-year-old entrepreneur, has been elected as the Western Region’s representative on the Council of State. Boakye secured 17 votes, defeating eight other candidates in an election supervised by the Electoral Commission and held in Sekondi. In his acceptance speech, Boakye thanked the delegates for their confidence in him and promised to work...

Okada Legalization Process Begins

February 11, 2025

The Minister of Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has initiated the process to legalize the commercial use of motorbikes, popularly known as Okada, in Ghana. This move follows the National Democratic Congress’s (NDC) 2024 election manifesto promise to legitimize Okada operations. On his first day in office, Mr. Nikpe directed the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority...

Ga Mantse Calls for Collaboration to Promote Ga Language

February 11, 2025

On February 11, 2025, Ga Mantse, Nii Teiko Tsuru II, urged Citi FM and Channel One TV to join forces in promoting the Ga language and culture. During a courtesy visit from the media outlets’ management at the Ga Mantse Palace, he emphasized the importance of preserving the Ga identity and morals through media engagement....