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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...

EC petitioned to annul Efutu parliamentary results

February 11, 2025

Two candidates from the Effutu Constituency, James Kofi Annan of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and independent candidate Louisa Buabeng, have petitioned the Winneba High Court to annul the 2024 parliamentary election results. They’re alleging irregularities and bias on the part of the Electoral Commission (EC).The petitioners are seeking the court’s intervention to overturn the...

President Mahama Cracks Down on Government Excesses: No More First Class Travel for Appointees

February 11, 2025

In a bold move to promote modesty and prudent spending, President Mahama has banned first-class travel for all government appointees. This decree is part of a broader effort to curb excessive spending and lavish lifestyles among government officials ¹.According to the President, any travel deemed essential must be cleared with the Chief of Staff beforehand....

Ablakwa discloses information from ORAL findings: 2,417 complaints, 36 major cases, and $20.49 billion in ‘savings’.

February 10, 2025

Ablakwa Reveals Significant Findings from ORAL Investigation In a recent disclosure, Member of Parliament Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has shared critical findings from the ORAL investigation, highlighting a staggering 2,417 complaints filed, along with 36 major cases identified during the inquiry. Ablakwa emphasized the substantial impact of these findings, particularly noting that the investigation has led...

Anomabo Fisheries College set for face-lift-Veep

February 8, 2025

In a poignant reflection, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang, the Vice President recalled her recent visit to the Anomabo Fisheries College with His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama. The visit, she noted, was a moment for deep reflection as it revealed the neglect the college has endured over the past eight years. Once nearing completion,...

President Mahama appoints Brigadier-General Tanye-Kulono as acting D-G of GPHA

February 7, 2025

President John Mahama has appointed Brigadier-General Paul Seidu Tanye-Kulono as acting Director-General of Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority(GPHA). Brigadier-General Tanye-Kulono, a distinguished military officer and legal professional, currently serves as the Deputy Commandant of the National College of Defence Studies (NCDS) at Burma Camp, Accra. His appointment brings extensive leadership, legal expertise and security strategy...

Unity, diversity essential for national development – BSG General Secretary

February 7, 2025

The General Secretary of the Bible Society of Ghana (BSG), Very Reverend Dr. John K. Addo Jnr., has underscored the vital role of unity in national development and called on Ghanaians to embrace diversity as a strength in building a stronger nation. Speaking at the Bible Week Symposium in Accra on Thursday, under the theme...

Vetting Chaos Committee to Resume Hearings Amidst Controversy

February 6, 2025

The Ad-Hoc Committee investigating the chaotic events that unfolded during the January 30 vetting process is set to resume its hearings on Friday, February 7, 2025. This comes after an unexpected suspension on Wednesday, February 5, which sparked controversy and accusations of interference. According to Chairman Emmanuel Bedzrah, the committee will proceed with public witness...

Africa needs to collaborate to achieve absolute transformation-MTN Ghana CFO

February 6, 2025

The Chief Finance Officer(CFO) of MTN Ghana, Antoinette Kwofie, has called for the unification of regulations across the continent to facilitate the attraction of capital to invest in the infrastructure on the continent.Participating in a panel discussion at the 2025 Africa Prosperity Dialogues (APD) on the topic, “Filling the Funding Gap for Infrastructure”, Antoinette Kwofie...