Author: THE NEW REPUBLIC

By Leo Nelson Two concerned citizens are calling for an independent investigation into allegations that some government appointees may have paid money to secure recognition at the recently held 6th Ghana Ministers of State Excellence Awards. In a petition addressed to the Chief of Staff, the petitioners urged the Presidency to investigate claims that award recipients were allegedly required to pay between GH¢25,000 and GH¢50,000 to receive honours at the event held on Saturday, June 6. The petition, signed by Kwaku D. A. Takyi, popularly known as Sir Obama Pokuase, and Kamaldeen Ibrahim, also known as Amasaman Broni, argues that…

By Leo Nelson The Director of Man Made Disaster at National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO), Maxwell Emmanuel Niber has disclosed that the agency has identified several buildings considered unsafe for human occupation. He explained that approval has been secured from the relevant ministry to begin the next phase of action. The Director indicated that the affected structures pose risks because of their condition, location and other safety concerns. Consequently, NADMO has started engaging occupants to vacate the premises ahead of demolition exercises. He stated that the agency’s priority is to safeguard lives and property before any disaster occurs. Furthermore, Niber…

By Lawrence Odoom Aspiring Central Regional Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Kofi Matthew, has exhorted members of the Tertiary Education Institutions Network (TEIN) to intentionally forge formidable networks and render consequential service to the Party if they seek to ascend its ranks. Addressing TEIN members at the Central Regional TEIN Festival, the former Acting Central Regional Secretary unveiled what he termed the twin pillars of political ascendancy: “The Art” and “The Seed.” He posited that politics mirrors the ecclesiastical journey, where recognition and elevation hinge on both one’s relationships and one’s contributions. “Politics is like a church.…

By Lawrence Odoom The Chief Executive Officer of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), Professor Nana Ama Brown Klutse, has charged young members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to entrench unity, discipline, and unwavering commitment to projecting the Party’s vision as it engineers expanded opportunities for the next generation. Addressing the Tertiary Education Institutions Network (TEIN) at the 30th Anniversary Celebration of Central Regional TEIN held at KAAF University College, Gomoa Fetteh Kakraba, Prof. Klutse cautioned youthful activists against corrosive internal attacks. She urged them to redirect their vigor toward purposeful engagement and advocacy that uplifts the Party. “The future…

John Dramani and Julius Debrah Steer Ghana’s Resetting Agenda Toward National Transformation By Lawrence Odoom President John Dramani Mahama, in concert with Chief of Staff Hon. Dr. Julius Debrah, is charting a deliberate course to recalibrate the machinery of governance and reassert the country’s founding ideals. Their synergy signals more than political alignment, it reflects a shared conviction that the business of nation-building demands vision, discipline, and unwavering stewardship. The administration’s “Resetting Agenda” is no longer a conceptual framework. It is crystallizing into tangible policy thrusts, institutional reforms, and a renewed social contract between the State and its citizenry. What…

By Lawrence Odoom Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has issued a stern admonition for strict compliance with building codes and heightened accountability, following the catastrophic collapse of a structure at Avenor, near Melcom Plus in North Kaneshie. The Vice President made the impassioned plea on Sunday, June 7, during a somber visit to the disaster site, where rescue operations persist. One fatality has been confirmed and two persons remain entrapped beneath the rubble as emergency crews work against time. Addressing journalists at the scene, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang emphasized that such calamities are largely preventable when stakeholders exhibit fidelity to established…

The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has reminded the public to save and share emergency contact numbers as heavy rains continue to pose flood risks across the country, with the toll-free number 112 available for all disaster-related emergencies. As the rainy season intensifies and concerns over potential dam spillage remain, NADMO has urged citizens to be prepared and act swiftly when flooding occurs. The organisation emphasised that heavy rains can turn streets into danger zones fast, and immediate reporting of emergencies can save lives. Emergency contacts NADMO has made the following emergency numbers available to the public: 112 (toll-free, 24/7)…

By Leo Nelson The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has announced that the government secured employment opportunities for Ghanaians evacuated from South Africa. He stated that the initiative is aimed at supporting reintegration and restoring livelihoods of affected citizens. Okudzeto Ablakwa explained that the intervention is a coordinated national response involving both state institutions and corporate entities. The Minister of Foreign Affairs noted that the collaboration is designed to ensure returnees are not left without support after their evacuation. He disclosed that businessman Ibrahim Mahama has led private sector support through Engineers and Planners. He…

By Lawrence Odoom The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has revealed that approximately 200 employment opportunities have already been secured for Ghanaians repatriated from South Africa in the wake of recent xenophobic violence. Addressing the second cohort of 345 returnees on Saturday night, June 6, 2026, at Accra International Airport, Mr. Ablakwa noted that the private sector had responded with alacrity to the government’s appeal for support. “I’m so impressed that already about 200 jobs have been secured for you. Leading the pack is Mr Ibrahim Mahama of Engineers and Planners; he has offered 100…

By Lawrence Odoom The Ghanaian government has launched a formidable legal offensive to pursue full restitution for citizens whose businesses, investments, and life savings were decimated in the latest eruption of anti-immigrant violence in South Africa. Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa made the commitment on Saturday night, June 6, 2026, Accra International Airport as he welcomed the second cohort of 345 distressed returnees. Many arrived with little more than the clothes on their backs after abandoning decades of enterprise to escape marauding vigilante mobs. Acknowledging the profound economic trauma etched on the faces of the evacuees,…